It’s in the bank
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Meade County Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary today, and its president attributes quality customer service and a conservative style to its quarter-century success.
Guston beekeeper Doug Gerkins has an affinity for honey harvesting and the peculiar creatures that produce it — a unique hobby that has his whole family abuzz.
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School’s new principal is a familiar face, former teacher By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Stuart Pepper Middle School has a new principal with a very familiar face. Chad Butler came to Meade County nearly 10 years ago and was hired at SPMS as a seventh grade social studies teacher before advancing to the assistant principal posi-
tion at James R. Allen Freshman Academy. Butler will now succeed Kellianne Wilson, who had been principal at the school since 2006 and led the school to a record breaking 92.5 percentage overall on its CATS scores. Wilson has taken a position with the Meade County Board of Education as the secondary instruction-
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al supervisor where she “will be focusing on maintaining high expectations for student learning, curriculum, assessment and instruction … my goal is to work closely with both (Meade County High School and SPMS) as we strive to be one of the top five districts in the state,” Wilson stated. After working at the mid-
dle school for two years, Butler transferred to MCHS because he had an aspiration to become the head boys basketball coach. “I worked at Meade County High School for five years as a teacher and somewhere in those years my goals changed and … I wanted to get into administration,” Butler said. “After five-and-a-
half years at the high school as a teacher … I applied and got the freshman academy administration position.” Butler stayed busy as assistant principal for two-and-ahalf years, until the word let out that Wilson accepted a new position on the board. “But if you look at my career, I started at the middle school and even when I went
to the high school I mostly taught freshman and was on a lot of the committees that had a lot to do with the transition from middle school to high school,” Butler said. He also worked closely with Wilson, often referring to her as a mentor on CATS related issues and
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Meeting to evaluate fire truck wreck
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In between the storm bursts of recent weeks, temperatures have climbed upward of 90 degrees with heat indexes well into the 100s. In efforts to keep cool and also get some underwater experience, dozens of local children have flocked to Hillcrest Country Club’s swimming pool where they enjoy swim lessons every Tuesday and Thursday. Young swimmers of all ages learn the basics of poolside safety and proper maneuvering once they become accustomed to the water. Evening lessons cost $30 for club members and $40 for non-club members. For more information, call Hillcrest Country Club at 270422-4455.
Board offers compensation to the five injured firefighters By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
The Meade County Fire Protection District (MCFPD) recently held a meeting t that included an agenda packed full with discussion items, including compensation for the firefighters injured in the June 8 pumper truck accident. MCFPD held its monthly meeting June 16 at the MCFPD headquarters. With the absences of trustee Dee Decker and treasurer Jim Anthony, the board skipped the treasurer’s report generally given by Anthony, as well as agenda item No. 3 —appointment of board officers — to instead
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Fiscal Court fills new GPS mapping job By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com
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TOP RIGHT: Andrew Popham takes a plunge. TOP: Emily Popham comes up for air as she swims across the pool. ABOVE: Swimming instructor Alexis Hobbs catches Bennett Hobbs as he jumps into the pool at Hillcrest Country Club.
At a special meeting called June 18, Meade County Fiscal Court heard the second reading of the proposed budget, which garnered little discussion among the magistrates and Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft. County attorney Margaret Matney read the budget proposal aloud and treasurer Shirley Fackler took a roll call vote. All magistrates voted yes, except Herbie Chism and Tony Staples. The second reading passed, 5-2. Also on the agenda at the special meeting was the GIS/GPS technician who will work toward building the comprehensive digital map of the county for the E-911
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P&Z votes to initiate rezoning request with Meade County Quarry By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Under the direction of the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission, administrator Tony Coletta began posting signs along Big Bend Road on Monday. The signs were hung in regards to P&Z’s motion made during its June 18 meeting to initiate a zoning change from agricultural to heavy industrial for the 488 acres Meade
County Quarry leases from land owner James Collins. The change in zoning has been a hot topic among P&Z, fiscal court and Meade County residents for nearly a year, with some landowners in the Big Bend area not wanting another — the fourth — quarry to begin blasting in their end of the county. P&Z chairman Mark Garverich said the motion was approved unanimously by those commis-
sion members in attendance at last Thursday’s meeting. Per protocol, signs must be posted along the land at least 30 days prior to the scheduled public hearing during which the action will be discussed. For this zoning action, that date is the Aug. 20 P&Z meeting. Coletta said letters regarding the rezoning were issued to Collins and Meade County Quarry representatives earlier this week, and P&Z will wait for those parties’ responses.
Planning and zoning administrator Tony Coletta posts a notice of rezoning sign at the entrance way to Meade County Quarry on Big Bend Road.
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Chamber of Commerce cuts the tape on new office By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com
made the relocation possible and said he’s already seen the fruits of the labor. “We’ve been tracking people who come in,� he said. “It’s been phenomenal how many people stop by for information.� He said even people who have been in Brandenburg for a while will stop in and ask about local landmarks or office buildings and the staff have been glad to help. David Pace, chairman of the IDA, said there were many challenges and delays in getting the building renovation completed, but the spirit of the people who
Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce held its official ribbon cutting June 18 celebrating the renovation of a new office building at 79 Broadway. The building not only houses the Chamber, but also the Meade CountyBrandenburg Industrial Development Authority and Meade County Tourism. Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce and Meade County Tourism, took time to thank everyone who
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Local fathers celebrated at Senior Citizens Center
contributed benefitted the successful endeavor. “We had to crawl ‌ until we could climb,â€? he said. Matthew Pike, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said the project could never have been finished without the help of Chamber members, either with time or material donations. “We’re obviously a product of all our members,â€? he said. “(The building) is proof of that.â€? Meade County Chamber of Commerce is located at 79 Broadway. For more information, call 270-4223626.
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Dads, from left to right, Bill Bassett, Paul Wilton, Kevin Ditto, Sherman Clarkson and Lee St. Clair accept gift certificates to Dairy Queen and an ice cream cake in honor of Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. Staff Report The News Standard Several fathers were honored at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center during a small celebration held Friday morning. Five dads were given gift certificates to Dairy Queen, donated by activities director Sondra Hinton, and an ice cream
cake, donated by Bill Bassett, was also provided. Hinton said she usually tries to do something to honor both mothers and fathers close to their respective holidays, to keep the days special for those in attendance. Meade County Senior Citizens Center is located at 1200 Old Ekron Rd. For more information, call 270-422-5200.
Report A Crime... 270-422-HOPE (4673) The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help. Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed.
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Nearly two dozen community members helped recognize the new offices of the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Authority and Meade County Tourism during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held June 18.
The new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).
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Secrecy oath ended for veterans who witnessed A-bombs Veterans Post Freddy Groves If you were an Atomic Veteran and were sworn to secrecy about the atomic blasts you witnessed between 1945 and 1962, that secrecy oath has been rescinded. And, if you have service-related medical issues because of that service, you might be due compensation. In 1990, Congress passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the requirement for secrecy was voided while compensation was established. Unfortunately this has stayed under the veil for a long, long time. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Program has a Web site: www. usdoj.gov/civil/torts/ const/reca/. Look the site over carefully — the compensation qualification requirements are strict if you want to apply. There are applications to fill out, of course, and you’ll need a lot of documentation to support your claim, especially medical evidence. But the check you could receive is significant, depending on your particular service. You could receive:
•$50,000 if you worked downwind of weapons testing in certain parts of Nevada, Utah and Arizona. •$75,000 if you participated onsite in the weapons tests in Nevada, Pacific, Trinity or South Atlantic. •$100,00 if you were a uranium miner or millworker in a number of states. Additionally, if you are the child or spouse of an Atomic Veteran who has died from those servicerelated medical problems, the check would come to you as compensation for your loss. There is another site you need to look at, too: National Association of Atomic Veterans, Inc. (www.naav.com). This is a comprehensive site, and I suggest you make it your first stop. Read the specific duties, dates and locations that may qualify you as an Atomic Veteran. According to NAAV, there are 195,000 of you who might not know about the oath and the compensation. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@ gmail.com.
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Gov. Beshear is riding a dead horse Kentucky’s horse racing industry faces serious challenges. The amount of activity at Churchill Downs and Ellis and Turfway parks is fading like a speedy frontrunner in a mileand-a-half race. Purses get thinner, trainers leave for out-of-state tracks, breeding incentives dwindle and crowds do the same. Chuck Stinnett, the Henderson Gleaner business editor, reported recently that Ellis Park drew 8,500 people with free admission to an event last year featuring jockeys racing camels and ostriches between horse races. It made for the biggest crowd in 20 years, but still less than half the record 18,000 who paid to watch races on Labor Day in 1951. Those kinds of crowds made Kentucky the horse racing capital of the world. And for a long time, other states conceded that title. Now states such as Indiana, West Virginia and Pennsylvania want bigger pieces of a shrinking pie. Like Mine that Bird on race day, these states have come out of nowhere to put their horse-racing operations on steroids with mammoth breeding incen-
tives and bigger purses paid for largely by “racinos” — video gaming terminals at the tracks. Churchill Downs remains the focus of the entire nation each first Saturday in May. The rest of the year, it struggles but manages to stay afloat. However, owners of smaller tracks such as Ellis Park say they might close their operations if politicians don’t give them a bailout by passing a law allowing “racinos” at Kentucky’s tracks. Businessman Ron Geary, who’s already reduced the number of racing days during this year’s live meet by more than half, says Ellis Park could close altogether after Labor Day. Yet Geary knew when he bought the track that it was already losing money. Claiming he didn’t grasp how competitive the industry was when he took over Ellis Park, Geary now wants a bailout from Frankfort. But should we usher in what Rev. Bob Russell, former pastor of Louisville’s Southeast Christian Church — one of the nation’s largest congregations — called “the crack cocaine of gambling” just because Geary is afraid his risk might not
pay off? Why not give slots I’m suspicious of the to every failing business? governor’s plan because Gov. Steve Beshear called he wouldn’t allow on the the Legislature special-session back into session to Bluegrass agenda an alternahelp provide some tive proposal by Beacon indirect corporate Senate President welfare to wealthy David Williams, Rhorse-track owners Burkesville, which such as Geary. He’s fattens Kentucky’s hoping lawmakers racing purses by will vote to allow $80 million with“racinos” at Kenout expanded gamtucky’s tracks. bling. But the numbers And unlike durJim Waters ing his campaign, don’t back Beshear’s claims about the imwhen Beshear suppact of expanded gambling. ported letting “the people” To increase racing purses decide on racinos, the govby $94 million, as the gover- ernor now opposes a vote nor claims his plan would, on a constitutional amendgambling at horse tracks ment. would have to increase from A wise elder once told the current $470 million to a me: “If you’re confident whopping $5.3 billion. Even in your stance, don’t fear if every dollar currently wa- a debate. If you’re right, gered in other states by Ken- your assertions will entuckians were recouped, it dure the scrutiny and rewould still amount to less main standing when the than $1 billion. dust settles.” Also, an analysis by Jeff The governor lacks confiHooke and Associates dence — and the votes, and shows that only 26 percent he knows it. of the revenue in Beshear’s plan would come from KenJim Waters is director of tuckians currently crossing policy and communications the border to play in other for the Bluegrass Institute, states, meaning that 41 per- Kentucky’s free-market think cent would have to come tank. Reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. Read from new slot players. Who wants to bet on that previously published columns at www.bipps.org. happening?
Stormy weather is a bold reminder of the need for self-sufficiency ful embankment of snow wedged against the backs of our vehicles. “Unprepared” was nearly an understatement for the two of us. Lucky for me my boyfriend was an avid MacGyver fan as a child and he managed to salvage what little hot water we had left to help thaw the windows and door handles of our cars, and I scrounged up a few items from the house to act as ice picks to pry the doors open and turn the cars on to run for a bit. We rigged up a “stove” using glass candle lids, a metal rack from our toaster oven, two coffee cups, rubbing alcohol and matches, and used it to heat up leftover chili. (I don’t recommend anyone trying this at home, by the way.) But as the day went on, we realized we were completely at a loss. The roads finally cleared enough for my parents to save us and we went to
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first home that includes a gas fireplace, my boyfriend and I have decided to take Gates’s advice by purchasing fundamental items that we know will get us comfortably through a week’s time, not just three days. We have a closet dedicated to storing various blankets, winter clothes and boots. We purchased a gas grill to use outside as a stove and stocked up on candles, oil lamps, waterproof matches, a first-aid kit with all the essentials, a large stock of water, double A batteries, over-thecounter pain medications, a whistle (for signaling), flashlights, and shovels. We also keep an extra can opener, tools, washcloths and towels, toilet paper, paper towels, cups, plates, utensils and garbage bags handy. We didn’t just prepare our homes. Our vehicles now have roadside safety kits along with ice scrapers, chains, blankets, pertinent
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their gas-powered house for the week. I remember telling myself, “Crystal, you should know better than to be so unprepared. You were raised in Meade County — you know bad weather happens.” So, I decided to help myself. I got prepared. Last week, I wrote an article titled, “Glad Tidings is county’s newest shelter” in which American Red Cross Disaster Chair Angel Gates made a few common-sense statements about the use of shelters and being prepared for disastrous weather. “The more (people) are prepared at home the easier things are going to be on them,” Gates said. “Simply put together a prepared kit with nonperishable items and medication enough for three days … for everyone in the family including pets.” She suggested constantly rotating the foods and medication to ensure freshness of the products. After recently buying our
fluids (oil, washer fluid), tie-downs, toilet paper, paper towels, a camera, water bottles and much more. We even keep a can of gas in the cellar. Our goal: to be less dependent and more self-sufficient the next time disaster strikes. Kentuckians know how unpredictable the weather can be at any point in time, which is why we’re better off preparing ourselves today instead of tomorrow. Take a few minutes to Google search “home preparedness kits” and “roadside emergency kits” to see just how prepared you are. If you come across a few things in your research that you don’t have, stock up on them as soon as possible. Power outages, flooding, ice storms and tornadoes can occur in an instant, so prepare now. While it’s good to know the county has a new emergency shelter, I’d rather be dry and warm in my own home the next time the lights go out.
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Severe weather scares hit, my boyfriend and I purme. Probably because as a chased a bag of rock salt. Meade County native, I’ve I came home and spread seen my fair share of the salt around my softball-sized hail, short driveway that News funnel clouds, tornaangles downhill. to Me does, ice and much The storm hit over more. But what night and when I scares me now more woke up in a cloud than ever, is being of my own breath unprepared, and and cursing my when Thursday’s covers for not besevere thunderstorm ing warm enough, I hit, I caught myself realized my electricpacing the floors a ity was out. I looked Crystal bit, but I wasn’t as out the window and Benham shaky as I usually knew right away it am because I was wasn’t going to be prepared for the worst. turned back on for a while. Glancing back at my unI tried to use my cell prepared-self during Janu- phone to call my parents, ary’s ice storm, I wonder, but towers were down and “why did it take me so long their house phone wasn’t to prepare a home safety kit, connected. again?” I mean, everyone My boyfriend and I had knows and everyone talks hardly any food or water in about Meade County’s ri- the house. We had no snow diculous weather. shovels, no form of heat, Like many others during and our laundry hadn’t the ice storm, I was com- been done in days. Our cars pletely unprepared and un- had a blanket of ice nearly derestimated its strength. three inches thick on it and The night before the storm plow trucks left a wonder-
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Edward Andrake, aka Edward Andrake II, and Nancy L. Andrake and Edward W. Andrake and Vicki Andrake and First Select, Inc. and United States of America and Unknown occupant, if any, and ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 630 Gumwell Road, Brandenburg. Federal Home Mortgage Corporation to Derek Richardson and Amelia Bennett, 225 Gumwell Road, Brandenburg. The Estate of Helen L. Givans, aka Helen Givans, to CES Developments, LLC, 324 Top Hill Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $46.50. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington D.C., to Poula Song Gogol, 201 Sassafras Court, Brandenburg. Barbara Dix to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, deed of conveyance, parcel no. 23 Tract A, parcel no. 23 tract B, parcel no. 23 Tract C, and parcel no. 23 Tract D, property located in Meade County, deed tax $10.50. Donald Ray Jones and Joyce Jones to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, grant of easement, parcel no. 8 Tract A, deed tax $13. Dale and Annetta Waters to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, deed of conveyance, parcel no. 5 Tract A, parcel no. 5 Tract B, parcel no. 5 Tract C, parcel no. 5 Tract D, and parcel no. 5 Tract X, deed tax $205. James Lawson to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, deed of conveyance, parcel no. 17 Tract A, deed tax $15. Scot J. Serafin and Amy Serafin to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, deed of conveyance, parcel no. 31 Tract A, parcel no. 31 Tract B, deed tax $.50. Gerald W. Parcell and Tula M. Parcell to Timothy W. Parcell and Christie R. Parcell, tract 11 of section 3, Green Valley. Roy Titus and Jane Titus to Shelby Snider and Charlotte Fackler, lot 3 of Turkey Heaven Estates, property located in Meade County, deed tax $9. Frederick Haught and Verna Lou Haught to Kenneth Haught and Rebecca Haught, a 1.699 acre tract located in Meade County. Julie Meiers, fka Julie Burns, and Sean Meiers to Julie Meiers, fka Julie Burns, and Sean Meiers, property located in Meade County. Mae Taylor to Steven E. Logsdon, by and through his Attorney-In-Fact, Frankie Stull, and Frankie L. Stull, a 1.00 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $140. R. Terry Bennett, as Executor of the Estate of John H. Carlberg, to J.D. Sullivan Properties, Inc., A Kentucky Corporation, lot 25,26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32, located in Muldraugh, deed tax $90. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott to Corey Rector and Faith Rector, lot 58 of Forest Ridge Estates, Section 2, in Meade County, deed tax $147.50. Joyce Elizabeth Davis and unknown defendant, spouse of Elizabeth Davis and Albins Used Cars, Inc., ARK Credits SE and unknown defendant, spouse of Pamela H. Basham, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, property located in Meade County. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington D.C., to Audrey N Straney and Timothy A. Clark, 940 Big Spring Road, Ekron. Doreen Collins Fackler and Bernard L. Fackler to Doreen Collins Fackler and Bernard L. Fackler, 457 DE Brown Road, Brandenburg. William Harold Basham and Thelma J. Basham to Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, a 2.00 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $300. Kathryn Amanda Cleaver, administratrix of the Estate of Lou Ann Rowan, to Kathryn Amanda Cleaver, one acre in Meade County.
Quit Claim Deeds Gary L. Lyons to Donna J. Lyons, property located in Meade County. Kimberly S. Emmerling and Ronald Henry, II, to Jerry W. Wood, lot 13 of Lost Acres Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $42. Brenda Hembrey and Carole Goodwin to Brenda Hembrey, lot 14 of Allen Heights Addition in Brandenburg. James Daniel Jones to Johanna S. Myers, Trustee, property located in Meade County, deed tax $1.
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Retail Food Establishment Report 4/28/09 David T. Wilson concession, 1075 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 4/28/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, wrestling concessions, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 4/28/09 Meade County High School, Freshman Academy, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, wrestling concessions, 99 percent. Food service: no test strips. 4/28/09 Stuart Pepper Middle School, 1085 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, concession stand. 100 percent. 4/29/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, softball concession 99 percent. Food service: no test strips for sanitizer. 4/30/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, girls basketball concessions. 99 percent. Food service: no test strips for sanitizer. 4/30/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg, soccer concession stand, behind middle school. 99 percent. Food service: bare wood in several areas. 06/09/09 Meade County High School, band concession, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg. 92 percent, follow-up inspection. Food service: outer openings corrected, no conspicuous thermometers in several cold units, drain boards needed on each side of 3 comp sink, bare wood in several areas, no test strips for sanitizer, no soap or hand towels at hand sink, ceiling is bare wood. 6/15/09 St. John’s Education Center, 513 E. Broadway Street, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 6/15/09 Pamida, 177 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 95 percent retail, 100 percent same-day follow-up. Retail: Southern Belle chocolate milk, pint size, three bottles expired, corrected immediately. 6/16/09 Brandenburg BP, 1200 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 99 percent. Retail: fan grills observed with build-up in walk-in cooler.
Brandenburg Police Department 6/5/09 at 4:51 p.m. Brooke Sheehan of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Dodge Nitro. Corina Hart Mattingly of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Suzuki Esteem. Mattingly stated that she pulled up to the end of the drive waiting to turn onto Old Ekron Road from Langdon Apartments. Sheehan stated that she was turning in from Old Ekron Road, into Langdon Apartments. Sheehan struck the front of Mattingly’s vehicle as she was entering the drive, stating that the sun was in her eyes and she never saw Mattingly. No injuries were reported. Very minor damage was done to Sheehan’s vehicle, moderate damage was done to Mattingly’s vehicle. Report BPD09050 was filed by Officer Singleton. 6/13/09 at 12:22 p.m. Jerame Bass of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Ford. Natasha Morris of Central, Ind. was driving a 2008 Pontiac G/5. Bass was traveling westbound on High Street. Morris was parked facing eastbound on the westbound side of High Street. Bass was beside Morris when another vehicle came traveling eastbound, forcing Bass to go over to the right, colliding with Morris’s vehicle, causing minor damage to Bass’s vehicle and minor to moderate damage to Morris’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09053 was filed by Officer Young. 6/15/09 at 4:59 p.m. Otis Bennett of Brandenburg was driving a 2006 Kia Sportage. Britney Wilson of Brandenburg was driving a 2000 Plymouth Neon. Edna Parr of Payneville was driving a 2004 Ford Freestar. Bennett stated that Wilson had stopped on ByPass Road and that he tried to avoid colliding into the rear of Wilson’s vehicle by veering to the right. He went between Wilson and Parr, causing damage to the right rear bumper of Wilson’s vehicle and the left side of Parr’s vehicle. Upon arriving at the scene, Bennett and Parr stated that Wilson had left the scene. She was later found at the Freshman Academy. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to Bennett’s vehicle. Minor damage was done to Wilson’s vehicle. Very minor damage was done to Parr’s vehicle. Report BPD09054 was filed by Officer Singleton.
Meade County Sheriff Department 6/10/09 at 10:24 p.m. Phillip Barley of Payneville was driving a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix westbound on Payneville Road when he crossed the opposing lane of traffic and struck the end of the guardrail. He then traveled up the guardrail and became airborne, flipped numerous times while rolling down the earth embankment and came to rest on its roof. Barley was ejected from the vehicle but path
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was undeterminable. Witnesses confirmed the account. Barley was taken to the waiting helicopter for transport prior to police arrival. First aid was given by Meade County EMS MED 3 and taken to University of Louisville Hospital. Very severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0156 was filed by Officer Rogers. 6/12/09 at 5:17 a.m. Debra Anderson of Irvington was driving a 2001 Chevrolet eastbound on US 60. A deer entered her path, causing her to strike the deer. She then traveled off the left side of the roadway, where she came to rest. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and Anderson was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Moderate damage was done to her vehicle. Report 09-0161 was filed by Officer Wright. 6/13/09 at 11:46 a.m. Holly Eubanks of Brandenburg was driving a 2008 Honda Pilot. David Triplett of Brandenburg was driving a 1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500. Both were traveling eastbound on KY 1638. Triplett stopped in the roadway to prepare for a left turn. Just prior to the accident, Triplett noticed that Eubanks was not stopping and accelerated his vehicle, attempting to avoid the accident. Eubanks failed to stop and struck Triplett in the rear end. First aid was given by Meade County EMS. Injured parties refused transport. Severe damage was done to Eubanks vehicle and severe damage was done to Triplett’s vehicle. Report 09-0159 was filed by Officer Ponder. 6/13/09 at 3:02 p.m. William Higdon of Elizabethtown, Ky. was traveling westbound on US 60 when he attempted to pass slow moving traffic, lost control and ran off the roadway into a ditch. He continued through the ditch, striking a driveway culvert and earth embankment, causing the vehicle to become airborne. The vehicle flipped numerous times before coming to rest on its top. Witnesses provided this account. First aid was given by Meade County EMS MED 2 and Higdon was taken to University of Louisville Hospital by helicopter. Very severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0160 was filed by Officer Rogers. 6/16/09 at 9:58 p.m. Christopher Liner of Hardinsburg, Ky. was driving a 1991 Buick. Justin Waters of Rhodelia, Ky. was driving a 1994 Chevrolet. Liner was traveling eastbound on KY 376 when he swerved to miss a deer. He struck Waters, who was traveling westbound on KY 376. Liner then traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. First aid was given by Meade County EMS. Severe damage was done to Liner’s vehicle; moderate damage was done to Waters’ vehicle. Report 09-0162 was filed by Officer Wright. 6/17/09 at 5:02 p.m. Donna Allen of Louisville was driving a 2001 Ford westbound on KY 1638 when she left the right side of the roadway and struck a rock wall. She then came back onto the roadway and left the right side of the roadway again, struck the wall again, where it came to a rest and then caught on fire. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and Allen was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Moderate to severe damage was done to her vehicle. Report 090163 was filed by Officer Wright.
District Court 6/19/09 David Dwayne Allen II, 37, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Jason Leo Priest, 33, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Joshua Montgomery, 23, 4th degree assault with minor injury- deferred. Terrance Stevens Sweetman, 34, theft by unlawful taking over $300pled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Amanda G. Brooks, 18, cultivation of marijuana; traffic in marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Rebecca Gale Brooks, 40, cultivation of marijuana; traffic in marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernaliapled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/24/09. James C. Brooks, 21, traffic in marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; cultivation of marijuana- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Jennifer Jo Carman, 30, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Jennifer K. Benningfield, 24, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs - pretrial conference 6/24/09. Christopher Dewayne Liner, 30, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Lonnie Alan Drake, 38, reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 7/01/09. Richard Eugene Miller II, 24, 1st
degree criminal mischief 4h degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury; 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; operating a vehicle with expired operator’s license; one headlight; improper equipmentpreliminary hearing 6/24/09. Corey L. Miller, 23, 1st degree criminal mischief; possession of marijuana; 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury; 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Nathaniel D. Hammond, 46, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300; disregarding yield right of way sign-continues 8/05/09. Robert W. Grier, 48, 1st degree wanton endangerment- preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Aaron Dennis Kissel, 26, driving on DUI suspended license; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Debra J. Dame, 53, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- preliminary hearing 6/24/09. Curt O. Keith, 22, non supportpled guilty 12 months probated 2 years. Stephen Blaine Haney, 41, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 7/08/09. Amber Dawn Puckett, 29, possession marijuana- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Laranda L. Wehmeyer , 22, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 7/08/09. Ronald Hubert Austin, 59, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pretrial conference 7/01/09. James Louis Mudd, 37, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Michael N. Allen, 32, theft by deception including cold check under $30- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour jail 2 year jail. Codi L. Cundiff, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled not guilty 7/01/09. Laura A. Mattingly, 28, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with no visible injury- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Vickie Ann Kingsbury, 45, alcohol intoxication in a public place- pled guilty $25 fine; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- 30 days probated after 4 days jail. Tabitha M. Parrish, 20, theft by unlawful taking/shoplifting under $300- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Carrie B. Hewski, 32, failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismissed. William Joseph Fowler, 37, reckless driving- pled guilty $50 fine. David Printis Bolin, Sr., 54, speeding 26 mph over/greater- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Dewan Lamar Ditto, 37, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; no/expired registration plates- pled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Joseph D. Musgrave, 47, speeding 14 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear. Paul Chapman Harrison, 30, speeding 26 mph over/greater- amend to 15 mph over; failure to wear seat belts- dismissed. Courtney Erin Wollam, 29, speeding 20 mph over limit; no/expired registration plates- failure to appear. Loretta Lynn Sutherland, 40, failure to wear seat belts; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitypled not guilty 6/24/09. Rose Marie Sidebottom, 45, speeding 26 mph over/greater- amend to 15 mph over pled guilty $30 fine.\ Joseh C. Taylor, speeding 14 mph over limit; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- failure to appear. Shane P. Burnfin, 22, failure to wear seat belts; operates on suspended/revoked operator’s license8/19/09. Joshua Keith Mead Eley, 30, speeding 18 mph over the limit; no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitypled not guilty pretrial conference 6/24/09. Samantha Daley, 20, 15 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 7/29/09. Robert W. Grier, 48, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possess open alcohol beverage container- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Daniel S. Blake, 21, failure to surrender revoked operator’s licensepled guilty $50 fine. William P. Denton , 53, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugsjury trial 8/14/09.
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Principal From page A1 transitioning eighth grade students to the freshman academy. “I’ve worked closely with Chad for two-and-a-half years,” Wilson said. “As a parent of an incoming seventh grader, I can say with confidence that SPMS has, as its new principal, one of the finest administrators I have worked with in my many years of experience.” Butler said he’s aware of the big shoes he’ll have to fill, but looking at his resume, the position “was just a perfect fit for me and where I was in my career.” He plans to spend his summer going over the many learning programs Wilson implemented at the school in order to gain an idea of how to maintain the same high standards, as well as improve in areas that
Wreck From page A1 discuss the finalization of the 2008-2009 FY budget. Trustees were presented with a document of final figures for the district’s budget, which was moved by T. Parker, seconded by Bruno Ilario and approved unanimously for the total amount of $215,401. Before appointing four new board members for the next FY, Bosemer announced that Anthony was the only person who was nominated to run for the treasurer’s position for the 2009-10 FY. After Bosemer asked the board for any additional nominations, the board unanimously approved Anthony for the seat. Bosemer announced that Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft reappointed him as the board’s chairman for another threeyear term, which he and the board unanimously accepted. Board members also agreed to reelect trustee John Abadie as secretary. The mo-
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show room for it. “I’m going to look at all the fantastic programs that they have in place that have shot their CATS scores up to the highest they’ve ever been in district history,” Butler said. “My first job is to continue some of the great programs we already have in place. The second thing I’m going to do is, the district is moving toward something called professional learning communities (PLC), and what I’m going to need do with the staff is go to the next phase of PLC.” PLC got its start at the middle school and high school, and is a nationally-recognized program that provides focus and commitment to each student’s individual needs. Because of its success, the program will be implemented into each school in the district for the 2009-10 school year. Bob Schrader, the other assistant principal of the freshman academy, said he knows Butler has what it takes to maintain and expand SPMS’s
reputation for high test scores. “Butler is highly qualified for this position and will be a tremendous asset to SPMS,” Schrader stated. “Mr. Butler leads by example and his hard work ethic, tremendous knowledge and experience.” Butler adheres to one key philosophy — “every kid, every day.” “We want to give every (student) what they need to be successful,” he said. “Student achievement is our No. 1 priority.” Schrader said Butler “makes decisions that are best for students” and that the former assistant principal will be missed, but his partner won’t be too far. Schrader and Wilson both said they look forward to continuing to work closely with Butler on the transitioning of eighth graders to the freshman academy. When Butler first came to Meade County, the Breckinridge County native said he
tion was made by Parker, seconded by Ilario and accepted by all trustees but Abadie. Abadie’s dissenting vote was not discussed in detail. Chief Larry Naser asked the board if it felt a vice chair position is needed. The board said it was and unanimously approved Parker for the position. Trustees then went into closed session according to KRS Ch. 61.080 Sub-section F, and discussed two issues: Naser’s employee contract review and workers compensation for the five firefighters involved in the engine 42 accident. Parker made a motion for the board to renew Naser’s contract bonus and standard pay raise of 2 percent, which trustees accepted. “We’ve had five firefighters in an incident and we have worker’s compensation … but unfortunately those (monies) don’t kick in automatically,” Bosemer said. “On behalf of the board we’d like to extend each individual the opportunity for a grant for 100 percent of their net income until they start receiving their workman’s
compensation, and we will do that individually.” Bosemer said all five firefighters, who were present at the meeting, will need to make their request to Naser. “It will help offset the loss that you’ve had with your income and any needs that you have at this time,” Bosemer said to the firefighters. The board also agreed to have a special meeting on June 29 to discuss the accident. “I’d like to have a twoweek period where the chief, the three chief officers and several other people review the findings of the incident, the need for new equipment, replacement of equipment, damages to equipment and kind of get a roll up of everything that’s going on,” Bosemer said. “Then those people will come back with measurers that are recommended for replacement of the apparatus and equipment.” Naser will organize the meetings and report back to the board with methods to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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Jodi Morgan, Ricky Bryant, Paul Fackler and Ashley Abell, all members of the Meade County Special Olympics Team, pose with their “Athletes Choice” award winner, Delmar Cundiff, who registered a 1957 Chevy pick-up at the open car show held Saturday.
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Dispatch Center. Mark Bennett spoke to the magistrates about the selection process of a candidate for hiring. He said they received 10 applications and narrowed it down to four, then he and Craycroft held individual interviews. Based on that and other qualifications, Benton presented Tom Bridge to the court for approval for hiring. Bridge is currently the administrative assistant at the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and has worked at the former Olin Chemicals and as an interim pastor at Ekron Baptist Church during his 21 years in Brandenburg. During the discussion,
after the motion was made and seconded to accept Bridge into the position, magistrate Randall Hardesty asked for clarification regarding who was supposed to sit in on the interviews during the hiring process. Hardesty said it had been discussed that he and magistrate Tony Staples were supposed to be involved, but Hardesty had refused because his nephew was applying for the job. Instead, he asked magistrate Steve Wardrip to take his place. Craycroft said no magistrates were called in during the interview process for the GIS/GPS position, but some had been called in during hiring for dispatch. Wardrip did sit in on the dispatch interviews, he said, but Hardesty said, to his knowledge, the GIS job was supposed to have been done the same way. “I think we need to do
Rob Haukom, a local antique car fan, along with Huddle House, Pamida, many friends and family, hosted an open car show in Pamida’s parking lot to support the Meade County Special Olympics team. “It’s just been absolutely a great day, with great weather and great fun,” said the team’s coordinator, Charlotte Shepard. “Hopefully we will be able to have the car show again next year.” Haukom’s daughter, Dana Henry — a Meade County High School faculty member — was the mastermind behind the car show, which raked in nearly $800. The car show’s 26 local sponsors donated all plaques, trophies and door prizes that were distributed to attendees. all applications the same,” Staples said. Chism echoed that sentiment and said in the last court, all magistrates were involved in all of the hiring processes. The motion to hire Bridge as GIS/GPS technician was passed unanimously by the court. The position is as a county employee on contract and after a year, another determination regarding hours and salary will be made. It’s currently full-time, at a wage of $12 an hour. Prior to the special Fiscal Court meeting, Fiscal Court met for a public hearing regarding county road aid and local government economic assistance. The hearing was open for nearly 25 minutes and no community members opted to speak. The next Fiscal Court meeting is Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m.
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Chad Butler, former assistant principal at the James R. Allen Freshman Academy, is taking the reins as principal at Stuart Pepper Middle School. wasn’t planning on staying. “I’ve fallen in love with Meade County,” he said. “I can see myself finishing up my career in Meade County. My family loves it here. It’s a
perfect situation for me — it’s close enough to home, but it’s also far enough away ... that professionally I’ve been able to afford a name for myself, but personally it’s also close
enough that my family and I can visit ‘home’ anytime we want.” Schrader said the assistant principal position at the freshman academy is still vacant.
Naser said during the chief’s report that: All members involved in the accident with engine 42 were released from University of Louisville Hospital. Three members will have follow-up appointments with their physicians or specialists. Highview Fire Department in Louisville has lent
the MCFPD an apparatus, which the district has put insurance on. “(WHAS-11) Crusade for Children was another success,” Naser said. “Our total contribution was $19,530.79 and Arch Chemicals plans to come … and make a donation, so I’m not sure of the correct total right now.” This district had a total of
53 runs in May, including 14 motor vehicle accidents with an average of 12 responders and an average response time of 8.3 minutes, 24 EMS assist runs with an average of eight firefighters and an 8.3 minute response time, and two public assists with an average of 22 responders and a 10 minute response time.
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Tom Dean Tom Dean, 88, of Irvington, passed away Friday at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. Mr. Dean was owner and operator of Dean’s Construction and Dean’s Plumbing for many years. He was a member of Clair Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Jubilee Men’s Chorus. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his son, Don Dean. He is survived by his wife, Nora Dean; two daughters, Stacy Watts Gaston of Louisville and Regina Brown of Irvington, Ky.; four sisters, Janet Brooks, Shirley Wales and Charlotte Luney, all of Louisville, and Ora B. King of Patterson, N.J.; one brother, Wooder (Gladys) Johnson of Hardinsburg, Ky.; five grandchildren, Chad and Brackston Dean, Shan Hermitt, Shawnda Gaston and Latisha Wales; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Luke Compton and Chassidy Dean. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 23, at the Chapel cof the Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert D. Young Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Brooks Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may go to the Ministry of Kindness at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church.
Betty Jeanette Hoskins Mrs. Betty Jeanette “Jan” Hoskins, 68, of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was retired from the Meade County Detention Center and was an avid yard sale attendee. Mrs. Hoskins was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Everett and Minnie Lucille Tyson Bennett. She is survived by her husband, Philip Wayne Hoskins; her children, Kathy (Scott) Burggraf and Sally Goins, both of Brandenburg, Denise (Tony) Brittain of Union, Ohio, Beaver (Michelle) Hoskins of Battletown and Diane (Lloyd) Brown of New Madison, Ohio; her beloved pet, Rudy; her grandchildren, Mandy, Wes, Kristen, Karli, Lindsay, Kevin, Whitley, Nick, Cody, Dustin, Dakota and Laynee; her great-grandchildren, Colton, Shelby, Elijah, Ian, Hallie, Brooklyn and Roman; a sister, Joan Elaine Bennett of Las Vegas, Nev.; and three brothers, Wally Bennett of Bewleyville, Ky., Richie Bennett of Battletown and Manuel Bennett of Owensboro, Ky. Funeral services will be held today, at 11 a.m., at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Pearl Macy Dorothy Pearl Macy, 52, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at her home. She is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Belk. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Macy of Radcliff, Ky.; two sons, Christopher Cox of Atlanta, Ga., and Clifton Cox of Radcliff, Ky.; a daughter, Cynthia Cox of Radcliff, Ky.; her parents, James and Amy Belk of West Point, Miss.; a sister, Emma Williams of McDonough, Ga.; and two brothers, Donnie Belk of Dallas, Texas, and James Roy Belk of Lagrange, Ga. The funeral service was held Monday, June 22, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff with the Rev. William Macy officiating. A second funeral service will be today, at 11 a.m., at Carter and Sons Funeral Home in West Point, Miss., with burial to follow in the Memorial Gardens in West Point, Miss. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society 701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. P.O. Box 1807 Louisville, Ky 40201-1807. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
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Mrs. Mary T. Grubb, 75, of Louisville, formerly of Brandenburg, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Grubb was an active member of the Meade County Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph G. and Elsie M. Johnston Higdon and her husband, Alexander Grubb. Mrs. Grubb is survived by six children, Vanessa Suffoletta of Louisville, Monica Sue (Kevin) Spratt of Taylorsville, Ky., Karen (Doug) Stiff and Pamela (Larry) Simpson, both of Brandenburg, Alexander Grubb Jr. of Etowah, N.C. and Bryant (Jeannie) Grubb of Mt. Washington, Ky.; two brothers, Layman Higdon of Indiana and Daymond Higdon of Clarkson, Ky.; five sisters, Louise Vaughn, Anna Jean White, Polly Daniel and Trensa Findley, all of Louisville, and Janie Schimmels of Big Clifty, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and eight great–grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, June 20, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg, with burial in St. George Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mass of the Air in Louisville or to Hosparus of Louisville.
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Floyd Konkle Mr. Floyd Konkle, 71, of Payneville, formerly of Bennington and Switzerland Counties in Indiana, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 2:45 a.m., at the Medco Center in Brandenburg. Floyd was born July 9, 1937 in Switzerland County, Ind., the son of the late David H. and Beatrice McMackin Konkle. He was raised near Bennington, and lived there until he moved to Payneville 25 years ago. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Aug. 1, 1955, rising to the rank of specialist four, serving Battery D 63rd AAA MSL Battalion. He was honorably discharged in 1963 from Fort Sheridan, Ill., receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He married March 17, 1959, in Moores Hill, Ind., to Mildred “Millie” Robbins. They had three children. He was employed at Williamson Heater in Madison, Ind., as a welder for 10 years. He later worked for the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Vevay, Ind., and for the Switzerland County Highway Department in maintenance. He retired after 20 years of service with American Commercial Barge Lines in Jeffersonville, Ind. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends. He was baptized in the Methodist faith and had attended Cross Plains Church of Christ. He was a life member of the Vevay VFW Post 5396 and the Vevay American Legion Post 185. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Boyce and two brothers, Darrell and Charles Konkle. Floyd is survived by his loving daughters, Sue Pike and her husband Dale of Payneville and LeAnn Briddle of Brandenburg; his loving son, Ron Konkle and his wife Gloria of Cross Plains, Ind.; his sister, Leona Struckman and her husband Louis of Dillsboro, Ind.; his six grandchildren, Chris and Heather Konkle, Scotty and Jessica Biddle and Paul and Amelia Pike; his four great-grandchildren, Madison, Ethan, Mikaela and Tyler; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home in Vevay, Ind., by the Rev. Ralph Campen. Interment followed in the Slawson Cemetery in Bennington, Ind., with full military honors conducted by Vevay American Legion Post 185 and Vevay VFW Post 5396. Pallbearers were David Konkle, Dale Pike, Paul Pike, Scott Biddle, Ameilia Pike and Randy Bushhorn. Memorial contributions to Slawson Cemetery Association.
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Barbara Sue “Boo” Collins, 44, of Louisville, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at University Hospital in Louisville. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Mae McKenzie of Brandenburg; her children, Brittney Leigh Collins of Ekron, Mark Anthony Daniel Maddox of Brandenburg, Jessi Aaron Johnson of Louisville and Brackston Neil James Dean of Irvington, Ky.; two sisters, Gina Renee Collins of Brandenburg and Shannon (Scotty) Allen of Payneville; two brothers, Warren DeWayne (Sandra) Collins of Ekron and Donald Brackston Collins II of Brandenburg; a grandson, Jonathan Carter King Jr. of Brandenburg; family friend Tina Suzanne Hall of Brandenbuirg; special nieces, Amber Michelle Sansone, Brandi Marlie Collins and Tiffany Allen Collins; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, June 29, at 2 p.m., at the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky., with the Rev. Happy Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in Rich Family Cemetery in Edmonson County. Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the funeral home for the family.
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Ekron Baptist Church Ekron 270-422-2958 First Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God Ekron 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center Brandenburg 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship Payneville 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church Ekron 270-828-2333 Guston Baptist Church Guston 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary
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Higher Encounters Ministries Brandenburg 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church Guston 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ Guston 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy Ekron 270-828-8770 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Brandenburg 270-422-3721 Macedonia Christian Church Battletown 282-7288 Meade County Baptist Temple Brandenburg 270-422-4066 Meade County General Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-2739
New Brandenburg Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church Guston 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God Brandenburg 270-422-2478 Salem Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-4242-1399 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Brandenburg 270-422-2196 Weldon Christian Church Brandenburg 502-635-7515 Zion Grove Baptist Church Ekron 270-828-3939
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FAITH & VALUES
Friday, June 26, 2009
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Rocky teen years bring pain to parents
QUESTION: Give me rejected their family’s core your shortest answer to the values in their mid-twenquestion: How can I best ties. In those exceptional cases, I’ll wager that survive the tumultuous years of my three Focus on other problems and teenagers? the family sources of pain were involved. DR. DOBSON: This What this means, is my best shot: first of all, is that 1. Keep the famthese tough-minded ily schedule simple. kids will argue and 2. Get plenty of rest. fight and complain 3. Eat nutritious throughout their meal. 4. Keep your years at home, but teenager involved in James nonstop, wholesome Dobson the majority will turn around when activities. 5. Stay on they reach young your knees. When fatigue and ill adulthood and do what health lead adults to act their parents most desired. like hot-tempered teenag- That should be reassuring. ers, anything can happen at Furthermore, if we could home. have evaluated these individuals at 35 instead of 24 QUESTION: What are years of age, we would have the long-range implications seen that even fewer were of raising a strong-willed still in rebellion against pachild? What can we expect rental values. as the years go by? Second, raising a strongDR. DOBSON: Well, I can willed child (or a houseful give you a few encouraging of them) can be a lonely job conclusions from our study for parents. You can begin of more than 35,000 parents. to feel like yours is the only The tendency of strong- family that has gone through willed children (SWCs) is these struggles. Don’t beto return to parental values lieve it. In another study of when they reach adulthood. 3,000 parents, we found that Parents told us that 85 per- 85 percent of families had cent of their grown SWCs at least one strong-willed (24 years of age and older) child. This is parenthood. came back to what they had This is human nature. been taught — entirely or at Third, I urge you as parleast “somewhat.� That is ents of strong-willed chilgood news. Only 15 percent dren not to feel “cheated� or were so headstrong that they depressed by the assignment
of raising such individuals. You are not an exception or the butt of some cruel cosmic joke. All human beings, including the very compliant child, arrive with a generous assortment of flaws. Yes, it is more difficult to raise an independent little fellow or gal, but you can do it! You can, through prayer and supplication before the Lord, bring him or her to that period of harmony in early adulthood that makes the effort worthwhile. I also believe that you can increase the odds of transmitting your values to these individuals by following some time-honored principles found in Scripture. So hang in there. Nothing of value in life comes easy anyway, except the free gift of salvation from Jesus Christ. Hold tightly to Solomon’s encouraging words, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it� (Proverbs 22:6, KJV). QUESTION: You have talked about how Barbie dolls place undue emphasis on clothing, possession and appearance. Barbie isn’t the only example of this adolescent influence in our culture, is it? DR. DOBSON: No, our children are saturated with commercial stuff that has
Jesus’s love flows at tropical vacation Bible school Grass skirts, leis, tropical flowers and parakeets decorated the interior of Brandenburg Church of God this week as vacation Bible school was held for local children. Boys and girls of all ages attended the school from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday during which they learned about important stories from the Bible, played games, en-
joyed crafts and expanded their understanding and love for Jesus. This year, the Bible school’s theme was “Lava lava luau� and children gathered at “Lava Lava Island,� a place where Jesus’s love flows.� Local congregation members organized the week-long event, which concludes with a special performance to be held tonight at the church.
the same impact. More and more, we see adolescent clothes, attitudes, and values being marketed to younger and younger children. And rock and rap music, with adolescent and adult themes, is finding eager listeners among the very young. I believe it is desirable to postpone the adolescent experience until it is summoned by the happy hormones. Therefore, I strongly recommend that parents screen the influences to which their children are exposed, keeping activities appropriate for each age. While we can’t isolate our kids from the world as it is, we don’t have to turn our babies into teenyboppers. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers� and “Bringing Up Boys,� both published by Tyndale House.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of 2 Samuel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Luke 22, what “Mount of� did Jesus’ disciples follow him to? Carmel, Zion, Olives, Pisgah 3. What future Israelite lead-
er as a baby was described as “exceedingly fair�? Solomon, David, Herod, Moses 4. From Judges 16, how many times did Delilah say Samson mocked her? 1, 3, 5, 7 5. According to Ecclesiastes ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Olives; 3) Moses; 4) 3; 5) Everything
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Be open to His will, be qualified Samuel 16:10 – 12 says, “Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen these.� And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are these all the children?� And he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and behold, he is tending the sheep.� Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him; for we will not sit down until he comes here.� So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the Lord said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.� (NASB) Young David’s thoughts were back home, where the great prophet, Samuel, was visiting. As the baby of the family, he was stuck with sheep duty so the rest of his brothers could meet the man of God. “It’s not fair,� he sighed to himself. To console himself, he picked up his harp and began to worship God. His song was interrupted by one of the household servants. “David!� the servant yelled, “Come quickly! The
prophet is waiting for you! God calls your name. He has told your father he Just like Samuel, who will not even sit down until would not even sit down he meets you.� until he had met Divine Samuel waited with David, God is anxiously for Da- Guidance standing and waitvid’s arrival. He’d ing for you. You are met all the rest of precious and imporJesse’s tall, powertant to the Lord; he’s fully built sons, and given you special God had rejected gifts that only you each one in turn. can use. When you When the breathhear him call, know Dan less teenager finally Newton that he will be waitappeared before ing for you with him, Samuel knew open arms when you that he was looking at the come running. hope of his nation. Samuel So remember, God is not asked David to kneel be- concerned with your family fore him. When the anoint- background, appearance, ing oil began to cover Da- education or finances. He vid, the Spirit of the Lord cares most about the state came on him. of your soul. If you are open Do you feel like David to his will and purpose then — sometimes left out and you are more than qualified treated unfairly because for his call. In the end, you you are young? It’s hard to see, it is these things that are be the one who is always your destiny. missing out and being left We invite you to visit with behind. Remember, though, us this Sunday at one of our that this won’t last forever. services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. One day, God is going to Be sure to listen to our Racome to you with your “big dio program on WMMG at break“ so use this time of 9:30 to 10 a.m. every Sunday waiting to prepare yourself. morning. Then you’ll be ready, like Rev. Dan Newton is the pasDavid was, to run when tor of Grace Baptist Church.
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When a New York City subway car is hijacked, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) dispatcher on duty finds himself in the middle of a major hostage crisis. In this third cinematic version of a novel previously made into both a theatrical (1974) and television movie (1998) with the same title, John Travolta plays the ruthless, cold-hearted leader of the hijackers. Denzel Washington is the MTA employee who happens to be at the command center’s switchboard when his otherwise ordinary workday takes a major detour. Travolta’s tough and tattooed triggerman, known only as Ryder, gives Washington’s bespectacled civil servant, Walter Garber, a message to pass along to the city of New York: Come up with $10 million in exactly one hour, and don’t be late — because for every minute over the deadline, a passenger is going to die. As the clock ticks down, Garber becomes even more
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day man suddenly thrust outside his comfort zone. James Gandolfini has a colorful post-“Sopranos” turn as the Big Apple’s lame-duck mayor, whose countdown to retirement is interrupted by the emergency unfolding underneath his streets. Both Ryder and Gerber, it turns out, have secrets that take the movie to another level of psychodrama. But things start to derail when they start spouting lines about religion, redemption and retribution that you have a hard time believing characters in their situations would actually say. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.
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TWILIGHT: A FAN EXPERIENCE 6-8 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. For 7-12th graders. 270-4222094
Saturday, June 27 BATTLETOWN BLOWOUT Gate opens at noon, auction is at 5 p.m. and Tornado wrestling is at 6 p.m. Fireworks will be at dark. BROWN BAG DAY 10-12 p.m. at the Meade County Clothes Closet. Bring a bag and fill up for $1. GOLF SCRAMBLE 1 p.m. The MCHS Cheer Boosters will host this golf scramble at Doe Valley Golf Course. Chad Sharritt 502-299-3220 or any cheer booster. MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Amy 270-422-7402 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270422-5184 YU GI OH 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Light lunch served. Tournament in the morning and tag team match in the afternoon. 270-422-2094
Sunday, June 28 BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349
Monday, June 29 BLUEGRASS MUSIC Enjoy free bluegrass mu-
sic in the Vine Grove Optimist Park every Monday night at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donna Broadway 270-877-2422 M.A.R.C. BINGO 6-11 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. New games and prizes. Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241. MOVIE MONDAYS At Brandenburg Primary School. June 29: 10 a.m. Tale of Despereaux. 12 p.m. The Water Horse. VINE GROVE ANNUAL SOCCER CAMP 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29, 30, and July 1st at Vine Grove Optimist Park. Free lunch provided. Cost is $45 and registration forms can be downloaded from www. vinegrovesoccer.com. Ages 4 and up. Gary Long 270317-2772
ian, and retired personnel to assist them in identifying and communicating their major employable skills to potential employers; however, other members of the military and civilian community are welcome. For registration and information call 502-624-8357. LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. 270422-2094
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TEEN CONCERT 7-9 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Meade County’s own band ‘The Foxxery’. 270-422-2094
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FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church, 255 Buck Grove Road. No registration required. Free nursery care available for students during class. 270-828-3365 or 270-828-6320 MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Amy 270-422-7402
Wednesday, July 1 CORYDON CINEMAS Free Family Film Festival. Doors open at 9 a.m. Movie starts at 10 a.m., July 1: Space Chimps. 812-738-1864 LINE DANCING 7-8:30 p.m. at Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Beginning line dance lessons. Call for more information. 270-668-7324 VFW BINGO 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270422-5184
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WILKINS FAMILY REUNION 12 p.m. Wesley and Lula Wilkins welcome family and friends to attend this reunion at Rock Haven Baptist Church, 4444 Old Mill Road, Hwy 1638, Brandenburg. Deloris Webb 502-4476575
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NEWS Approach fireworks season with care for a happy, safe summer
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Americans look forward joyful celebration into a to summer vacations, painful memory when camping, family reunions, children and adults are inpicnics, and espejured while using cially our nation’s fireworks. Health birthday on the Although legal Update Fourth of July. consumer fireSummertime, works that comhowever, also ply with the U.S. brings fires and Consumer Product injuries due to fireSafety Commission works and outdoor (CPSC) regulations grills. can be relatively According to safe, all fireworks Centers for Disare hazardous and ease Control and Melissa D. can cause injury. Prevention, every Fireworks are Kinnard year nearly 10,000 classified as hazAmericans are inardous substances jured by fireworks and al- under the Federal Hazardmost 5,000 are injured by ous Substances Act. charcoal/wood-burning Some fireworks, such and propane grill fires. In as illegal firecracker type 2007, 64 percent of fire- devices (M-80s, quarter works injuries occurred sticks) and professional between June 22 and July display fireworks should 22. never be used or handled Fireworks can turn a by consumers due to seri-
ous injuries and deaths that can and do occur. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer. Fireworks safety •The best way to enjoy fireworks is to visit public fireworks displays put on by professionals who know how to safely handle fireworks. •If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area. •Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass. •Always have a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly. •Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks. •Stand several feet away
from lit fireworks. If a devise does not go off, do not stand over it to investigate it. Put it out with water and dispose of it. •Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If a devise is not marked with the contents, direction and a warning label, do not light it. •Supervise children around fireworks at all times. Barbecue safety •Before using a grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line. Make sure the tubes — where the air and gas mix are not blocked. •Do not overfill the propane tank. •Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at
a barbecue. •Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flames can flashback up into the container and explode. •Keep all matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately. Supervise children around outdoor grills. •Dispose of hot coals properly — douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to ensure that the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers. •Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas - carbon monoxide could be produced. •Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and
Roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire. Call 911 or your local emergency number if a burn warrants serious medical attention.
Campfire safety •Build campfires where they will not spread, away from dry grass and leaves. •Keep campfires small, and don’t let them get out of hand. •Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done. Stir it and douse it again with water. •Never leave campfires unattended. Please follow these tips to have happy and safe celebrations this summer. For more information on Fire Safety Tips you may call the Meade County Health Department at 270422-3988.
Second annual Rock Ridge celebration brings community together By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com
The residents of Rock Ridge held their second annual Rock Ridge Community Days Saturday at New Beginnings Christian Center in Brandenburg. The yard beside the church was filled with a community yard sale, crafts and games for everyone to enjoy. Activities director Wendy Martin said she helped conceive the idea for the event as a way to bring the community together. “They said this sort of thing is what they wanted,” she said. The first year, the event was held at Rock Haven Baptist Church and she
said this year’s event was quite a bit bigger than the first, including a host of donations like a trophy from Beck’s Mini Mall and the bouncy house from a resident. George Eide, another resident of Rock Ridge, said he’s proud of how his small community is growing and becoming more self-sufficient. He said Rock Ridge has done a lot to promote and help itself, including with a visible neighborhood watch and by becoming a certified emergency shelter, complete with a generator. Five contests were held during the two-day event: a car and motorcycle show, Little Miss and Mr. contest and talent and pet contests. The Little Miss and Mr.
contest had to be amended, due to lack of little misters, but four girls competed in the Little Miss portion: Valerie Meadows, Paige Martin, Madison Kinney and Victoria Eiler. Meadows, 3, was crowned Little Miss Rock Ridge and Martin was runner-up. In the talent contest, first place went to Martin, who sang “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star;” second place went to Meadows, who attempted to sing; and third place went to Sumer Beard, who performed a dance. Two pets were given awards for their participation in the pet contest. First place winner was a German shepherd named Alli who shook hands and sat on command. Second place
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LEFT: Four contestants turned out for the Little Miss competition. From left, they are, Victoria Eiler, Paige Elizabeth Martin, Madison Leandra Kinney, and Victoria Meadows. TOP: A classic car show was part of the event. winner was Penny, who tried to sit on command. In the car and motorcycle shows, two participants
were given awards. The People’s choice and first place in the car show was Hugh Bass, who entered his
classic Thunderbird. Grover Beard won first place in the motorcycle show with his Harley-Davidson.
Answers, advice for the many grandparents raising grandchildren
Across the United States, positive development. You a growing number of grand- can help them develop selfparents are raising their confidence, self-identity and grandchildren. self-respect. Never Today, more than Extension make them feel like they are a burden six million children Service to you in any way. live in households Reassure them they headed by grandare loved through parents or other relaffection and verbal atives. In Kentucky, praise. more than 35,000 grandparents reKnow your legal sponsible for meetstatus ing the basic needs Despite raising a of their grandchilJennifer dren, and the numgrandchild for a peBridge riod of time, the lebers continue to gal system does not grow. Raising a grandchild after automatically grant grandraising your own children parents rights to make can be very difficult but health, education and legal also very rewarding. Below decisions. It is important to are some important tips to have open communication consider when parenting a with your adult children in addition to understanding grandchild. your legal rights in regard Seek out support and in- to what is in the best interest of the child. Ask an atformation Numerous support torney who practices family groups focus on helping law to help you determine grandparents cope with whether or not it would be raising a grandchild and the beneficial for you and the feelings and emotions that child to become the grandcome with this duty. These child’s legal guardian. groups are very important as they provide a place for Benefits of support groups people to give and receive for grandparents raising both emotional and practi- grandchildren As more grandparents cal support as well as the opportunity to exchange become caregivers for their grandchildren, there are an information. increasing number of reTake care of your own sources, support groups and institutions they can utilize health If you are sick, you won’t to better serve themselves be able take care of your and their grandchildren. grandchildren, and they Support groups allow careneed you. Find ways to keep givers to share information, yourself healthy: face your offer advice and receive feelings, guard your health, help with issues that arise find time for yourself and when raising a grandchild. Many cities across the for fun, exercise, and ask people for help or respite. state and nation have deDo what you can to relieve veloped support groups stress and take breaks from for grandparents who are around-the-clock caregiv- raising their grandchildren. ing by accepting help from If you are raising a grandchild, a support group may friends and family. be beneficial for you. Support groups have Make grandchildren feel many pluses. Research inloved and important Feeling unloved or un- dicates attending support wanted can cause emotional groups can be beneficial to and psychological problems your health as well as your for a child, which may cause emotional and physical them to inappropriately act well-being. Having the social support out or harbor negative or guilty feelings. Therefore, it of others can boost the imis very important that you mune system by reducing create a relationship with a person’s anxiety and psythem to ensure their sense chological stress, especially of security and to support if the members of the group
effectively can relate and communicate with each other. These groups also offer you the opportunity to talk to others who are dealing
with similar circumstances and situations. Many times, you will find these individuals to be understanding, empathetic and full of practical advice. It
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Pamela J. Parker, 37, 11 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- 7/01/09. Jeremy D. Hoagland, 28, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pretrial conference 7/08/09. Leslie T. Duke, 22, possession of marijuana- jury trial 8/14/09. Shelley Jea Frazier, 45, abatement of nuisances- dismissed. Casey R. Dowell, 20, possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated after 10 days; traffic in marijuana- dismissed. Phillip W. Medlin, 21, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled guilty 6 months probated after 10 days. Jason Carl Bartley, 28, failure to wear seat belts- $25 fine; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days jail fine $300; 3rd degree terroristic threatening- 90 days probated 2 years. Patricia A. Willis, 27, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. Michael Bruce Beavin, 34, alcohol intoxication in a public placepretrial conference 7/01/09. Ethel Graves Palmer, 68, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; dogs to be licensed; local county ordinancepretrial conference 7/01/09. Nakisha J. Mckinney, 27, dogs to be vaccinated- pled guilty $25 fine; dogs to be licensed- dismissed. Clayton Evan Ditto, 45, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- dismissed. Timothy H. Cole, 20, alcohol intoxication in a public place6/24/09.. Mathew W. Jones, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place- dismissed. Daniel P. Porter, 38, 4th degree assault/domestic violence- pretrial conference 7/22/09. Robert Carl Champagne, Jr., 31, alcohol intoxication in a public place; menacing; 2nd degree disorderly conduct- pretrial conference 6/24/09.
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Billy Joe Woods, 42, one headlight- $25 fine; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s licensepled guilty 30 days probated 2 years $100 fine. Juan Pedro Resendez, Jr., 26, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continues 6/24/09. Shannon D. Reece, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pretrial conference 7/08/09. Bobby Dewayne Lutes, 43, unauthorized of a motor vehicle- dismissed. Chad Ward, 18, failure to wear seat belts; operating on suspended/ revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender revoked operator’s licensejury trial 8/24/09. James D. Hardgrove, 22, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- failure to appear. John Lee Lampson, 31, 18 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 12 months jail probated after 5 days. David M. Lewis, 19, 4th degree assault/domestic violence with minor injury- pretrial conference 7/01/09; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/securitypled guilty $100 fine. Travis Lawson Alexander, 36, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 6 months probated after 30 days $500 fine. Adolfo A. Contreras, 37, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 6 months probated after 2 days jail $200. Richard T. Harris III, 39, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days jail $300 fine. Jamie Marie Smith, 27, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled guilty 10 days probated after 1 hour. Jamie Marie Levine, 27, careless driving- dismissed; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pled guilty 6 months after 10 days jail $500 fine. Amanda M. Mehler, 23, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- failure to appear. William T. Wemes, 35, proba-
tion violation- preliminary hearing 7/01/09. Ricky Len Smith, 51, probation violation- revoked 30 days jail. Brandi Lea Wolfe, 30, probation violation- remand in compliance. Shawn M. Hayes, 22, probation violation- revoked 60 days. Sara Mae Hebert, 24, probation violation- failure to appear. Tina Lynn Lucas, probation violation- failure to appear. Michael Krone, 20, probation violation; 2 counts of 3rd degree terroristic threatening- 7/22/09. Rommel J. Breffe, 42, probation violation; 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- 6/24/09. Elizabeth M. Washington, 25, 4th degree assault/domestic violation- defer. Carl Wayne Sydnor, 45, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 6/24/09. Tobias J. Curran, 21, careless driving- dismissed. Christopher L. Coomer, 18, truancy- dismissed. Laura Nicole Bruce s. Bradley Wayne Rogers, domestic violenceDVO entered. Lisa Ann Sutherland vs. Timothy Neil Woods, domestic violenceDVO entered. Jessica Ashley Moore vs. Thomas Keith Hogan, domestic violenceDVO entered. Heather R. Drum, 28, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia; cultivation of marijuanapreliminary hearing 7/29/09. Mark Gibson, 38, convicted felon in possession of handgun- dismissed; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled guilty 6 months probated after serving 10 days. Talesa Howell, 37, trafficking in controlled substance- amend; use/ possess drug paraphernalia- 12 months probated after 10 days jail; possession of marijuana- pled guilty 12 months probated after 10 days. Harold Anothy Garvey, 32, trafficking in Methamphetamine- 12 months probated after 60 days jail; use/possess drug paraphernaliapled guilty 12 months probated after 10 days jail. Joyse W. Whisenhunt, 18, 2nd degree assault; 3rd degree terroristic threatening- preliminary hearing 7/29/09.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Kentucky guy is now ‘Family Guy’ writer
You may know Peter Griffin. But chances are you’ve not heard of Kirker Butler. Without Kirker, however, Peter might not be such a familiar figure, because he wouldn’t have much to say. The Butler County native and 1989 graduate of Ohio County High School in Hartford, Ky., has been serving as a writer on “Family Guy,” the animated television sitcom featuring Peter as head of a very dysfunctional family. Recently, the son of Lynn and Linda Likens of Muhlenberg County returned from Los Angeles to his Kentucky roots for induction into the Ohio County High School Wall of Fame. While in town, he gave credit to his senior English teacher, Linda Elmore, as being a major influence on his life and a person from whom he “learned a lot.” After writing for “Family Guy” for more than five years, Butler worked his way up the ladder to the title of supervising producer. He also performed various voices on the Fox Network show, including President George W. Bush. Two years ago, an entire episode was devoted to spoofing “Star Wars” which led to a decision to spoof the entire Star Wars triology. Butler’s contribution was to write the hour-long “Empire Strikes Back” episode called “Something, something, something Dark Side.” The second “Star Wars”/”Family Guy” episode, also written by Butler,
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Barbecued Pulled-Pork Sandwiches This recipe is a great way to tenderize an inexpensive cut of meat and conserve energy by using the crockpot. The salsa infuses the meat with flavor while it cooks, and the barbeque sauce is the perfect finish. You’ll have enough pulled pork to feed a crowd, or you can freeze any leftovers for another fabulous meal! 5 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 large onions, sliced 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Chunky Salsa or Pace Pineapple Mango Chipotle Salsa 1 1/2 cups water 1 bottle (16 ounces) barbecue sauce 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 24 hamburger buns 1. Place half the onions in the crockpot. Add the meat and then the rest of the onions. Pour the salsa and the water over and the pork and the onions. 2. Turn the crockpot to the HIGH setting for 4 to 5 hours or on the LOW setting for 7 to 9 hours or until the pork is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork. 3. Remove the pork and onions from the crockpot and discard any of the remaining liquid and accumulated fat. Let the meat cool slightly. Shred the pork, using two forks. Mix together the barbeque sauce, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and salt until well-combined. 4. Mix the shredded pork and onions with the barbeque sauce. Return the barbequed pork to the crockpot and cook on HIGH for another hour. Serve about 1/2 cup shredded pork in each roll. Top with coleslaw, if desired. Serves 24. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of five cookbooks. Her latest cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and the host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
of Dawson Springs, Ky., wound up in Los Angeles, where he produced news stories for E! Channel’s “E! News Daily.” Connections to a former writer for “Friends” led to a gig writing six episodes for the show “What I Like About You.” Informed by his agent that a writing position was open for “Family Guy,” Butler wrote a spec that impressed the show’s producer and has resulted in his becoming a highly respected member of his profession. Currently, he is the second lead writer on “The Cleveland Show,” a spinoff of Family Guy slated to debut this fall. All-in-all, a pretty impressive resume for the self-described “nerd” and pep band member at Ohio County High who says his teenage highlights were “riding the bus to away games and cruising Druther’s parking lot.” Columnist Don White has served as editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at thekytraveler.com.
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Pulled-pork barbeque sandwiches were used to entice potential voters to attend political rallies. These flavorful sandwiches definitely have my vote. This crockpot recipe for pulled pork is perfect for anyone who can’t barbeque the traditional way. Serve the pulled pork with a scoop of coleslaw on the sandwich or on the side, along with some baked beans, corn on the cob and sweet, lemon-flavored iced tea, and you’ll have the makings of a Southern-style barbeque no matter where you live!
will be aired this fall. The major “Star Wars” fan said nothing in his career has brought more excitement to him than writing that episode. Becoming a writer didn’t seem like something that was “in the stars” for this son of a former Ohio County pharmacist. He really wanted to be an actor. Coming out of high school, he spent four years at Western Kentucky University pursing a degree in the performing arts. Looking back, he considers that time that may have been wasted, although there was a two-year gig in Michigan where he sang and danced in musical productions. Improv classes at Second City in Chicago brought him into contact with people such as John Belushi and Bill Murray and the chance to see the success stories of Stephen Colbert and others unfold up close and personal. While trying to perfect his skills on stage and working a series of minimum wage jobs, Butler began to realize his future lay in writing. He relocated to Louisville where he practiced his writing skills, leading up to a short film entitled “The Love Seat.” Filmed in Louisville and at various locations in Ohio County, the movie did well at film festivals, leading to another short flick, “The Confetti Brothers.” That movie premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France in 2001. Following that success, Butler and his wife, Karen Harryman, a native
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Commodities Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday June 22, 2009 Receipts: 173 Last week: 345 Last year: 377 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady. Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady on light test. Slaughter cows were 13 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 04 percent: Replacement cows 01 percent and feeders 82 percent: The feeder supply included 40 percent steers 29 percent heifers and 31 percent bulls. 54 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress Lo-Dress Breaker 75-80 1045-1565 46.00-51.00 52.00-53.00 Boner 80-85 940-1410 43.00-48.00 Lean 85-90 815-1175 37.00-41.50 33.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Lo-Dress 1 1105-1890 79-80 60.50-62.50 2 1270-1865 75-76 55.00-56.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 500-600 551 94.50-98.00 95.84 37 600-700 634 96.50-99.25 98.74 4 800-900 864 80.50-81.00 80.62 Groups of 20 or more: 23 head 630 lbs 99.25 mixed Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price
2 400-500 452 90.00-100.00 2 500-600 545 87.00-91.00 Feeder Steers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 400-500 448 96.00 2 600-700 615 91.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 10 300-400 370 93.00-96.50 7 400-500 458 88.00-94.00 5 500-600 512 85.00-86.00 9 600-700 643 83.00-86.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 300-400 340 90.00-91.00 2 500-600 558 84.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 300-400 325 103.00-104.00 11 400-500 444 98.00-101.00 4 500-600 539 87.00-94.50 7 600-700 686 77.50-80.00 11 800-900 891 67.50 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 4 300-400 376 88.00-99.50 Stock Cows: No Test Stock Cows and Calves: No Test Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: No Test
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BUSINESS
Friday, June 26, 2009
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Meade County Bank ranked 20th in nation, turns 25 today By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com A locally owned bank that was recently ranked the 20th hometown bank in the nation by the American Bankers Association is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. Meade County Bank President Jim Hines said he credits the bank’s ongoing success to the overall conservative qualities that have been maintained since June 1, 1984 — the official opening of the bank. “Meade County bank has always operated in a conservative manor and for that reason has had very few problems,” Hines said. As the country’s recession takes a toll on many big city banks, Hines said Meade County Bank has made little adjustments. “We’ve operated under the same philosophy since we’ve been in existence,” vice president Bryan Claycomb added. “We’ve been consistent … our philosophy of doing business has served us well through the 25 years and we don’t anticipate it changing over the next 25 years.” The bank has three branches, on the ByPass in Brandenburg, on 31W in Muldraugh and inside Kroger at Riverridge Plaza in Brandenburg. At the close of 2008, it’s size is $119 million — a fairly low number considering most other banks ranked by the American Bankers Association range between $1 million and $3 billion, Hines said, but the ranking is based on performance and stability, not size. “The public has heard a lot about bailout money,” Claycomb said. “The bank did not take nor will it take any governmental bailout money. A lot of the big banks did take the money and are now trying to pay
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LEFT: Meade County Bank tellers Betty Parr, Nick Hunter and Chelsea Krohn take a spare moment to catch up on work. ABOVE: The bank’s president, Jim Hines, and vice president, Bryan Claycomb, pose in Hines’s office. Both have been with the bank since it first opened. it back. We think this acknowledgement is really important when folks are nowadays worried about their money and what’s safe and not safe, and to have a hometown bank in their community that’s acknowledged as the top 20th bank as far as performance and safety.” Hines said the bank is pleased to say all loan decisions and management decisions are made locally. The bank is also proud of the connection it’s made with Meade County High School’s Tidal Wave Bank. Meade County Bank sponsors the school bank which has added a second location — James R. Allen Freshman Academy — in its near 10 years of operation. Meade County Bank employees Debbie Allen and Darlene Hayden are the Tidal Wave Bank advisors. The two work closely with Kelly Holley, the banking teacher, and students, teaching them the importance of managing finances, as well as helping create a resumeboosting experience. When entering any Meade County Bank branch, a customer is generally welcomed before reaching the tellers
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desk. Hines and Claycomb said the staff of 26 full- and part-time employees make it a point to know every customer individually and on a first and last name basis. “Customer service is our No. 1 priority,” Claycomb said. “We realize the only reason we have a job is because of our customers, and our focus is on providing exceptional service to our customers.” “We mean to know our customers and know all of them and we feel like we do,” Hines added. “We want them to know that they can come in and talk to a person when they have a concern … not just voicemail or an audio response system. There’s a person here available to talk to them about anything that their financial needs may require.” Hines moved to Meade County Bank when it first opened, and Claycomb, who took the job while serving as Meade County’s property valuation administrator, has been with the company for 23 years. Together, the two are prime examples of the company’s traditional, low employee turn over. “We’ve got a great group of folks that work for us
and have a lot of experience under their belt,” Claycomb said. “We have a lot of fine help.” Today the bank celebrates its 25th birthday at its main location at 2175 ByPass Road in Brandenburg. During regular business hours — 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. — promotional items such as hats sporting the bank’s logo will be given away to customers. “We encourage our customers to stop by and celebrate with us and even if you’re not a customer, we would sure like for you to stop by and let us introduce
ourselves,” Claycomb said. The hometown bank offers a full array of services and “for folks that are new to our community, they’ll find that we can offer anything that big city banks will have, only we think we can do it better,” Claycomb said. Meade County Bank’s Brandenburg and Muldraugh branches are open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Muldraugh branch is located at 104 North Dixie Hwy. The
Riverridge Plaza branch is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is located inside Kroger in Brandenburg. For more information, call 270-422-4141 or visit www. meadecountybank.com. Business profiles are a free service offered by The News Standard to Meade County business owners. If you would like to have your business profiled, contact Crystal Benham at 270-422-4542 or e-mail crystal@thenewsstandard.com.
STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST Quotes effective as of close of market Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Deere & Co. ................................DE ............... 39.25 Caterpillar Inc............................CAT ............... 33.00 Ford Motor Co. .............................. F ................. 5.53 Harley-Davidson .....................HOG ............... 15.34 CSX Corp...................................CSX ............... 32.63 General Electric Co. ....................GE ............... 11.60 Peabody Energy ........................ BTU ............... 29.18 Marathon Oil...........................MRO ............... 28.87 Chevron ................................... CVX ............... 65.96 Arch Chemicals ..........................ARJ ............... 25.28 Brown Forman B....................... BF B ............... 42.35 Lowes Companies ...................LOW ............... 18.31 Home Depot Inc.........................HD ............... 22.88 McDonalds Corp .....................MCD ............... 56.76 Papa Johns .............................. PZZA ............... 23.60 Yum! Brands Inc ...................... YUM ............... 32.69 Coca-Cola Co ............................. KO ............... 47.80 Pepsico Inc ................................ PEP ............... 53.01 RadioShack .............................. RSH ............... 13.18
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As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a new tax credit will allow first-time home buyers to claim up to $8,000. Unlike the tax credit plan of last year (which allowed an interestfree tax “loan” of $7,500), this one doesn’t have to be paid back. Qualifying homes must be purchased between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 1, 2009. “Purchased” means that you actually close on the home, with settlement completed and title transferred to you. The credit is 10 percent of the purchase price, with a cap of $8,000. Any type of home can qualify, whether it’s a resale, a new one, one you have constructed, a condo, a mobile home, single family or townhouse. “First-time buyers” are those who haven’t owned a principal residence during the previous three years. A principal residence is one where you live more than half the time. Owning a vacation home won’t disqualify you, as it’s a place you stay sometimes, but not where you live. There are income caps: If you’re single, income can-
not exceed $75,000. For married couples, that amount is $150,000. Depending on your modified gross income, there is a phase-out of the credit amount near the top of the income range. To keep the credit, you need to live in the home (use it as your principal place of residence) for three years. If you sell the home, you have to pay back the full credit. Use IRS Form 5404 to claim your credit when you file. Beware: The form is for both the old ($7,500) and new ($8,000) credits. Read the form carefully as you fill it out. That credit amount is then transferred to your Form 1040. If you qualify for the full $8,000, but don’t owe that much in taxes, you’ll end up with a credit at the bottom of your Form 1040, and a check for the balance will be sent to you from the Internal Revenue Service. If you bought a home and qualified under the $7,500 pay-back scenario and filed your 2008 tax forms, you can file an amendment to your taxes (Form 1040X) to claim the new credit. Look online for IRS news release 2009-27 for details. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer questions. E-mail him at columnreply@gmail.com.
Abraham Lincoln’s wisdom grew from his Hoosier roots. The production of LINCOLN will explore the character of our greatest president, and how it was forged in the woods of Spencer County, Indiana. Pre-show activities include an Amish meal catered by Black Buggy, children’s pioneer games, artisan demonstrations, and free, unlimited soft drinks and popcorn during intermission. It’s sight and sound. Lights and music. A twenty-first century production of the life of this great and good man, our nation’s 16th President. Celebrate one life that forever changed the world. Make reservations today for dinner and drama at LincolnAmphitheatre.com.
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AGRICULTURE
Friday, June 26, 2009
Guston apiarist is the bee’s knees of honey harvesting By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
When the first cave paintings depicting honey gathering were discovered by archeologists, it became apparent that in 13,000 B.C. the trade consisted of climbing a tree and hitting a hive with a stick. Honey harvesting has since become a little more refined. Though its origins date back to the most ancient of civilizations, collecting honey and maintaining bee populations is still a widely popular hobby — or career, for some. Guston resident Doug Gerkins grew up in the hills of Meade County, though it wasn’t until 2002 that he first became acquainted with beekeeping, properly called apiculture. He now has more than a dozen hives, each one home to roughly 50,000 Carnolian honey bees. “When I first started out I had two hives,” Gerkins said. “That way I could kind of compare them off one another. And that way I wasn’t in dead water if something didn’t work out with one of them.” Gerkins attributes his first steps into beekeeping to local beekeepers Wayne Roberts and Jerry Greenwell. With their help, he learned the basics, purchased the gear and began studying up on all things bees. “I think it’s pretty fascinating,” Gerkins said. “They’re the only insects that produce something edible by humans. I enjoy the honey, of course ... and for people that enjoy being outdoors or for agriculturerelated folks, (beekeeping) just goes hand-in-hand.” Italian and Russian strains of honey bees are commonplace for Kentucky beekeepers, though Gerkins works with Carnolians, a subspecies of the Western honey bee that is regarded for its nonaggressive behavior. “I’ve been stung two or three times already this year,” Gerkins said. “But they are pretty gentle. They’re really not interested in you; they’ve got work to do.” With one queen per hive, worker bees — all of which are female — spend every moment of their frantic lives completing important tasks. Whether feeding larvae, collecting pollen or making wax, each plays a necessary role. Drones are males and are
the largest bees in a colony. They do not work; they are produced to mate with new queens. “From July through the fall is when you start collecting honey,” Gerkins said. “Over the winter, they all ball up around the queen to protect her. They’ll keep a constant core temperature of 90 to 95 degrees inside a hive during the winter.” As late fall sets in, the queen begins producing less than her 1,500 eggs a day, and the colonies live well off their stored honey until trees and flowers bloom again in the spring. “With the last two summers being so dry ... I’ve had to feed them sometimes, to make sure they have enough to eat,” Gerkins said. He checks in on his hive boxes often, and if they are ever lacking enough honey to feed the bees, he concocts a sugar water syrup to satiate them. As honey collection season begins in the coming weeks, Gerkins and his 11-year-old daughter, Grace — who has also discovered an affinity for bees — will use an extractor to remove honey from the hives. After running the honey through a filter, Gerkins’ wife, Becky, and his two other daughters, Jenny and Haley, all help bottle and package the sweet and sticky product. In February, Grace and her father attended a beekeepers school held at Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Roughly 400 people attended the school, 300 of which called themselves new beekeepers, according to Gerkins. “I learned that honey isn’t bee poop,” Grace said about the school. She’s never been stung by a bee, but says she’s not scared because of the protective gear apiarists wear when working around their hives. A typical Kentucky bee hive will produce 50 or 60 pounds of honey per year, Gerkins said, though some are capable of producing more than 100 pounds. “This year with the spring so wet, the bees missed out on a lot of poplar and locust blooms and rain washed away a lot of the nectar,” Gerkins said. “But the rain is good for the clover, which I think is probably the best source for Kentucky beekeepers.” Beekeeping has become the perfect hobby, Gerkins
Have a blast at camp Summer is quickly ap- and wildlife. Also, 4-H Camp proaching, and many of Ken- can help your child develop tucky’s young people and independence, responsibility, their parents are makself-confidence, and ing plans for summer camaraderie among CEA for break, some of which peers and adult may include summer Youth, 4-H staff members and camp. If you enjoy volunteers. Trained making friends, being staff and volunteers active and learning will supervise the about the environcampers and strive ment, 4-H camp could to make sure each be a perfect summer 4-H’er has a safe activity for you. and happy camping Many exciting experience. Carole activities and ad4-H wants your Goodwin child to have campventures await 4-H campers. 4-H’ers can ing experience that spend their days paris not only memoticipating in activities such rable, but safe. All camp as swimming, arts and crafts, staff and volunteers undergo canoeing, nature hikes, ar- background checks prior to chery, riflery and sporting camp. Each camp location activities. In addition to day will have an on-site emerprograms, many different gency medical technician at programs keep the excite- all times to take care of campment of camp going into the ers’ needs. evening. Campers should 4-H campers will attend come prepared to try to new one of four regionally-locatthings, make friends and ed camps. 4-H members, have a lot of fun. consisting of 7 adult counselParents should expect their ors, 7 teen counselors and 70 child to have many positive campers from Meade County memories of 4-H Camp and will attend Lake Cumbermake many new friends. Not land 4-H Camp from June 29 only do many children find to July 2. these activities fun, but they Call the Meade County will likely learn new skills Cooperative Extension Serand develop a greater appre- vice at 270-422-4958 for more ciation for the environment information.
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TOP LEFT: Grace Gerkins dons her protective bee suit. LEFT: One of Gerkins’ Carnolian honey bees. ABOVE: Doug Gerkins checks in on some hive boxes at one of his bee yards. said. Though the next few months will be the peak of honey collection, the bees are fairly self-sufficient throughout the rest of the year. “It’s something that gets the whole family involved
too ... and you can always learn something new,” he said. With honey in high demand, Gerkins sells his product to family and friends first, then distributes the rest of his
bounty to customers. “I always make sure to keep enough for myself first,” he said. With an interest in beekeeping growing locally, Gerkins said the possibility exists
to establish a Meade County beekeepers club. For more information about initiating a local beekeeping group, call Gerkins at 270-828-4737 or Shird Robinson at 270-828-2549.
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During the first Kentucky vs. Tennessee Softball AllStar Game, a young bat girl stood wide-eyed looking up at the players. That bat girl was Meade County’s Maris Harreld, who finally had the chance to be one of the players she envied as a child when she competed in the all-star game yesterday at Middle Tennessee State University. “That’s the biggest shock,” Maris Harreld said. “I was the bat girl for the first Ten-
nessee and Kentucky game. I always looked up to them and thought, ‘they are so good. It would be so awesome to play on this team,’ and I didn’t think I ever would have played on this team, but it’s neat that I finally made it.” Harreld was a no-brainer for the coaches of the Kentucky All-Star team who chose her to pitch after watching her during the East/West Kentucky All-Star game on June 13 and 14. “The coaches made the selection for this team,” said Mike, Maris Harreld’s fa-
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Summer soccer camp Coach Long’s Annual Summer Soccer Camp June 29, 30 and July 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vine Grove Optimist Park. Free lunch is provided. Cost is $45 and registration forms can be downloaded from www.vinegrovesoccer. com. For ages four and up. Contact Gary Long 270-317-2772 for more information. Fall soccer sign ups VGOYS fall soccer sign ups are being held until July 1, and the fee is $40. Registration forms on line at www.vinegrovesoccer. com. Applications can be mailed to the P.O. Box 592, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Post mark by July 1 to receive discounted fee. Regular fee is $45 each for the 1st/2nd child and the 3rd and up are free. Child MUST be four years old by August 1 in order to participate per KYSA rules. Contact Tammy Long 270-317-2766 for more information. Rineyville youth soccer fall 2009 season registration The Rineyville Community will have a brand new soccer league this fall. Sign-ups are at the Rineyville Community Park Concession Stand (between the baseball fields) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. through July 10. Then July 11, 18 and 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registrations can be delivered to: P.O. Box 71, Rineyville, KY 60162 with a check for fees and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. The cost is $35 for players in the U6 and U8 age divisions and $40 for U10, U12 and U14. Make checks payable to RCYSL. You pay for the first two children and the third fourth and fifth child from the same household are free. For questions, e-mail rineyvilleyouthsoccer@ yahoo.com.
ther and softball coach for Meade County. “They came up and said she was the second pitcher taken.” Harreld pitched four innings during the all-star game by striking out six batters and surrendering one hit. “It’s a little more relaxed,” she said about playing the all-star games. “Everyone there is there to have fun, but the teams are so good.” Adding to her convincing softball resume during her senior season were her all-district, all-region and
Maris Harreld was selected to participate on the Kentucky All-Star team that played the Tennessee All-Star team yesterday.
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Mattingly Brothers help the Yankees claim Minor League Championship By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Caden Mattingly may have been the smallest player on the field, but he certainly played a huge part for his Little League team. During the June 18 Meade County Little League Minor (nine- and ten-year-olds) championship game, Mattingly aided in the Yankees’ victory over the Rays, 6-3. “I know I’m small,” said nine-year-old Mattingly.
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TOP: Caden Mattingly shuts down the Rays during the last inning of the championship game held on June 18. ABOVE: Garett Poole and Caden Mattingly celebrate after winning the Minor League Championship game. LEFT: Bryce Mattingly rounds third base to score the final run of the game.
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BRANDENBURG — The winning score was as hot as the weather at the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual two-person golf scramble on Saturday. That’s because Jon Miller, of Brandenburg, and Keith Ohr, of Louisville, shot a blistering 55 to win the Cox’s Variety & Garden Center Championship Division, besting 30 other teams in that division at Hillcrest Country Club. Bill Lowther and Bob Pollock, both of Brandenburg, shot a 63 to win the Meade
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LONG POND, Pa. — In addition to being owner of a four-car Sprint Cup team, as well as a Nationwide Series operation, Richard Childress owns a winery and a museum near his Welcome, N.C., shop. An avid hunter, Childress also was recently elected to the board of directors of the National Rifle Association. Childress’s race team has recently fallen on hard times. Three of his drivers — Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick — made the Chase for the Sprint
Jon Miller and Keith Ohr won the Cox’s Variety & Garden Center Championship Division.
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The Yankees finished in first place during the regular season and the tournament. The team consists of Cameron Galvez, Caden Mattingly, Bryce Mattingly, Austin Poole, Garett Poole, Logan Greco, Dillon Lancaster, Cody Oliver, Bradley Blevins and Jacob Moore. Coaches were Gary Poole, Bruce Nevitt and Jamie Mattingly.
Little From page B1 “But I can play with them.” Mattingly had a triple and a single, while scoring twice in the game. He also closed out the game on the mound by retiring the side during the bottom of the sixth inning. Mattingly’s brother, Bryce, also had a single, scored twice, and pitched three innings to record the win. The game wasn’t a Yankees’ blowout though as the feisty Rays tied the game up 2-2 in third inning after Garrett Ammons had a two RBI single with the bases loaded. The Rays were quite reminiscent of last year ’s Major League’s Tampa Bay Rays, who surprised every one during the MLB Playoffs. The Meade County team hovered around a .500 record all season long
and finished in fourth place, but awoke during the tournament when they snuffed the second seeded Cardinals to reach the championship game against the Yankees. “We weren’t supposed to be here,” Rays head coach Robbie Ammons told his players in between the second and third innings. “But we’ve worked for it.” The Mattingly brothers struck again in the fifth inning when Bryce Mattingly hit a double and eventually rounded all the bases scoring himself and Caden Mattingly, which made the final score 6-3. After the game the Yankees celebrated their first place finish in the regular season and in the tournament, while Caden Mattingly jumped on top of some of his much bigger teammates. “I won a trophy,” he said was his first thought after the game. “I really like winning trophies.”
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The Rays finished second at the end of the season tournament. The roster is James Weatherholtz, Stephon Benock, Ethan Miller, Garrett Ammons, Jacob Short, Trent Dewitt, Trent Thomas, Shawn DeRossett, Devon Rider, Cole Miller and Cameron Ray. Coaches were Robbie Ammons, Jay Miller and Billy Benock.
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The Cardinals finished in second place during the regular season. Players were Brock Wilson, Levi Hurt, Jacob Crase, Cody Walter, Tyler Sell, Josh Story, Nathan Nash, Trevor Denner, Colten Smith, Ryan Dunaway, Evan White and Trey Ashley. Coaches were Jim Crase, Wayne Hurt and Mike Story.
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All-Star From page B1 state team honors, along with a team-high .50 ERA and .909 win percentage in the pitcher’s circle. “I haven’t had a player this decorated before,” Mike Harreld said. “I really didn’t notice how good her stats were until we got toward the end of the season. She’s had an amazing year. They exceeded my expectations by far.” According to her father, Harreld’s ERA reached .89, but she managed to bring it down to .50 during the last leg of the season. “That’s hard to do at the end of the season,” he said. “I don’t think I saw
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an ERA lower than that in the state.” After playing in the East/ West Kentucky All-Star game and the Kentucky vs. Tennessee All-Star Game, Maris has played with some of the best players softball has to offer, but she still thinks the Meade County High School team is irreplaceable. “I wouldn’t trade in my (Lady Waves) team,” she said. “They didn’t make an error, ever. I’m going to really miss this team. They are so good and really fun to play with.” The Kentucky All-Star team had some familiar foes turn teammates for Harreld such as North Hardin’s catcher, Sarah Anderson. “She’s caught for me over the summer and during the (East/West game),” Harreld said. “So we will have that going for us. It’s hard to mesh together (with these all-star teams). It’s a little crazy at the beginning.” Harreld — who has signed to play softball at Asbury College — will join her new team in the fall but this summer she might as well be living on the softball diamond. With weekend tournaments on the Louisville Stunners team, camps, umpiring and giving pitching lessons during the week, Harreld’s summer is busy. “It’s a softball summer,” Harreld said with a laugh,
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Cup last year, but only Burton is currently in the top 12. In the past eight races, Bowyer has fallen from second to 16th in the rankings, and Harvick from 10th to 26th. In April, Childress responded by switching the crew chiefs of Harvick and Casey Mears, the fourth driver he added this year to his Cup stable. So far, the results have been discouraging. “We just need to fix all of our race teams, and this is the first step,” said Childress. “I’m not above making more changes if that’s what it takes. I’m going to be looking hard at everything. We don’t have a choice. We have to be competitive.” Dale Earnhardt won six of his seven championships driving Childress’s Chevrolets. Childress hasn’t used No. 3 since Earnhardt’s death in a Daytona 500 crash in 2001. This year he added No. 33 for Bowyer, moving Mears to No. 07. “I had a meeting with our whole organization,” said Childress. “Everybody that works on the four race teams was there, and I explained to them that we would make more changes if we had to, and we were going to do what it took to make these cars competitive.” Childress, originally from Winston-Salem, N.C., was once a Cup driver himself. Now 63, Childress never won in 285 Cup starts, but finished six times in the top five. His best career finish was a third in Nashville, Tenn., in 1978.
County Farm Bureau Insurance Senior Division in which 12 teams competed. “Another successful golf scramble,” was the way Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, described the event. “The support we get from our players, sponsors, volunteers, and Hillcrest Country Club is what makes this scramble such a success, and that, in turn, benefits the entire community by helping keep the Chamber of Commerce a strong, thriving organization,” he said. Winners of the Championship Division’s other flights in the blind-draw scramble were: •The Lusk Group First Flight – Vince Bradley and John Deaton, both of Brandenburg, with a score of 64. •The Bluegrass Cellular Second Flight – Bill Corum and Jim Corum, both of Brandenburg, with a score of 67. •Third Flight – Tim Coffman and John Taylor, both of Corydon, Ind., with a score of 70. •Fourth Flight – Frankie Beasley, of Brandenburg, and Rick Jent, of Vine Grove, with a score of 76. Winners of the Senior Division’s Meade County Public Library First Flight were Jerry Nelson and Forrest Ledford, both of Brandenburg, with a
“that’s for sure. But I’m playing the game I love.” This summer will also be one of the first in eight years that her father won’t be there as a coach. “She needs to get out from under my wing,” Mike Harreld said, “because she’s going to have to deal with other coaches. She needs to get used to playing for someone else.” But that doesn’t make it easy on the instinctive coach. “It’s kind of hard sitting back and watching,” he added. “I feel like I know what she’s capable of. I want to be the one calling the pitches for her. It makes it hard when someone gets a hit off of her and I feel like I would have thrown the ball here or done it like this.” As Harreld’s softball career moves on, she says she’ll miss Meade County and may come back after college to help her dad coach. “To me, I’m just glad it’s not over and I have something to look forward to still,” Harreld said. “For a lot of girls, they played their last game of fast pitch and now they’re going to have to play slow pitch. I’m just lucky that I’m still playing the sport I love.” If she does return to Meade County, it’s hard not to believe that there will be some wide-eyed bat girl looking up at her.
score of 77. Winners of the nearest-tothe-pin competition for each hole were: •No. 1/10 – The team of Vince Bradley and Sam Morrison, both of Brandenburg. •No. 2/11 – The team of Miller and Ohr. •No. 3/12 – The team of David Ratliff and Brian Ratliff, both of Irvington. •No. 4/13 – The team of Miller and Ohr. •No. 5/14 – The team of Trent Gulley and Kevin Blake, both of Brandenburg. •No. 6/15 – Lincoln Lawrence, of Jeffersonville, Ind. •No. 7/16 – The team of Austin Polston, of Prospect, and Matt McClure, of Louisville. •No. 8 /17 – The team of Bradley and Morrison. •No. 9/18 – Lincoln Lawrence. The longest-drive competitions were won by Rachel Heavrin, of Brandenburg, in the women’s division, and Larry Cash, of Lexington, in the men’s division. The most-accurate drive competitions were won by Susan Crews, of Louisville, in the women’s division, and the team of Don Renyer, of Brandenburg, and Mitch Combs, of Elizabethtown, in the men’s division. The winning teams in the championship and senior divisions each received $500, with $100 going to each team that won a flight and to each team or member of a team that
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Seniors Claire Cannady, Megan Fackler, Maris Harreld, Taylor Smith, Cindy Padgett and Amanda Smith pose after the 2009 Lady Waves Softball Banquet. Banquet Award winners: Varsity Awards Highest BA Erin Sireno, .347 Highest Slugging Percentage Erin Sireno, .500 Most RBIs Erin Sireno and Kristin Benton, 18 Most Runs Scored Erin Sireno and Kristin Benton, 17 Most Stolen Bases Kristin Benton, 9 Highest Fielding percentage (infield) Megan Fackler, 968 Highest Fielding Per-
centage (outfield) Cindy Padgett, .962 Highest Winning Percentage Maris Harreld, .909 Lowest ERA Maris Harreld, .50 Coaches Award Claire Cannady 110% Award Amanda Smith Academic Award Taylor Smith JV Awards Highest Batting Average Scarlett Powers, .545 Highest Slugging Percentage Scarlett Powers, 1.273
won a competition. In a two-person golf scramble format, each team consists of two players. After each shot, the best of the two shots is selected and both players play from that spot until the ball is holed. One team score is recorded. Ties are broken on the scorecard starting at Hole 1. 2009 Golf Scramble Results: Cox’s Variety & Garden Center Championship Flight 1 Jon Miller, Brandenburg & Keith Ohr, Louisville, 55 2 Robert Carman, Hardinsburg & Phillip Wolfe, Hardinsburg, 60 3 Lincoln Lawrence, Jeffersonville, Indiana & Jeff Dawson, Shepherdsville, 61 4 Vince Bradley, Brandenburg & Sam Morrison, Brandenburg, 62 5 Jason Witten, Leitchfield & Ron Layman, Lexington, 62 6 Trent Gulley, Brandenburg & Kevin Blake, Brandenburg, 62 The Lusk Group First Flight 1Vince Bradley, Brandenburg & John Deaton, Brandenburg, 64 2 Austin Polston, Prospect & Matt McClure, Louisville, 64 3 Pat Newkirk, Louisville & David Pohlmann, Louisville, 65 4 John Alexander, Irvington & Scott Neel, Owensboro, 66 5 David Ratliff, Irvington & Brian Ratliff, Irvington, 67 6 Braden Pace, Branden-
Most RBIs Raymie Greenwell and Ashley Funk, 16 Most Runs Scored Nicole Brown, 21 Most Stolen Bases Raymie Greenwell, 19 Highest Fielding Percentage (infield) Erin Benton and Ashley Funk, 1.000 Highest Fielding percentage (outfield) Chelsea Cummings, 1.000 Highest Winning Percentage Raymie Greenwell and Brittany Lancaster, 1.000
burg & Larry Cash, Lexington, 67 Bluegrass Cellular Second Flight 1 Bill Corum, Brandenburg & Jim Corum, Brandenburg, 67 2 Roger Kearton, Brandenburg & George Harper, Brandenburg, 68 3 Mike Ford, Brandenburg & Tim Coffman, Corydon, Ind., 68 4 Gary Whelan, Brandenburg & Josh Thompson, Brandenburg, 68 5 Mike Ford, Brandenburg & John Deaton, Brandenburg, 69 6 Larry McCord, Irvington & Lloyd King, Frankfort, 69 Third Flight 1 Tim Coffman, Corydon, Ind. & John Taylor, Corydon, Ind., 70 2 Aaron Pierce, Brandenburg & Adam Pierce, Brandenburg, 73 3 Paul Poole, Brandenburg & Aaron Poole, Brandenburg, 74 4 Jim Thompson, Battletown & David Mitcham, Brandenburg, 74 5 Tom Hewlett, Brandenburg & Randall Bradley, Brandenburg, 74 6 Rachel Heavrin, Brandenburg & Mike Trent, Brandenburg, 74 Fourth Flight 1 Frankie Beasley, Brandenburg & Rick Jent, Vine Grove, 76 2 Gary Snyder, Elizabeth, Indiana & Travis Miller, Elizabeth, Ind., 77 3 Mark Keys, Ekron & Paul Keys, Elizabethtown, 77
Lowest ERA Raymie Greenwell, .35 Freshman Awards Highest Batting Average Helena Hardin, .550 Most Stolen Bases Ashley Nikolao, 15 Most RBIs Ashley Nikolao, 32 Lowest ERA Kendell Smith, 1.27 Highest Fielding Percentage (infield) Devin Lancaster, .945 Highest Fielding Percentage (outfield) Taylor DeWitt, 1.000
4 Jamie Rich, Brandenburg & Keith Daub, Brandenburg, 78 5 Bobby Knott, Irvington & Greg Cummins, Brandenburg, 79 6 Mark Hubbard, Vine Grove & Zach Miller, Elizabethtown, 80 7 Skip Lane, Ekron & Don Lane, Brandenburg, 83 Meade County Farm Bureau Insurance Senior Flight 1 Bill Lowther, Brandenburg & Bob Pollock, Brandenburg, 63 2 Tom Siewert, Brandenburg & John Storms, Irvington, 68 3 Wayne Sanders, Fredericksburg, Indiana & Bob Glordan, Corydon, Ind., 69 4 Larry Bradley, Vine Grove & Chuck Eley, Brandenburg, 72 5 Gene Smalley, Louisville & Ann Smalley, Louisville, 73 6 Tim Johnston, Brandenburg & Randy Johnson, Elizabethtown, 74 Meade County Public Library First Flight 1 Jerry Nelson, Brandenburg & Forrest Ledford, Brandenburg, 77 2 Doug Cornett, Guston & John Hayes, Brandenburg, 77 3 Don Renyer, Brandenburg & Mitch Combs, Elizabethtown, 77 4 Roy Allen, Brandenburg & Doug Childres, Elizabethtown, 77 5 Rick Clayton, Brandenburg & Jack Clayton, Louisville,81 6 Jim Parr, Georgetown, Ind. & Susan Crews, Louisville, 81
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FRANKFORT — Lazy days spent fishing a farm pond are some of the best times afield. Many oldtimers got their start this way, while today’s kids often follow suit and catch their first fish from a pond. Stock your tackle box with a few well-worn favorites and you can also catch farm pond fish this summer. “I always try to keep a good supply of some type of plastic worms,” said Andy Mowrey, an avid farm pond angler and stream restoration biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “I also like the good old-fashioned topwaters like Hula Poppers and Jitterbugs. Also, I keep some kind of jig-and-pig or crankbait; something that moves faster than a plastic lure.” Southwestern District Fisheries Biologist Eric Cummins keeps topwaters in his tackle box when targeting bass in farm ponds. “A buzzbait in white and chartreuse or a Pop-R are always a good bet,” Cummins said. “If the fish are willing I always go the topwater route for bass.” As summer progresses,
many farm ponds become inundated with moss, or filamentous algae. Anglers should change up their lures when fishing these ponds. “You can use plastic worms or a ‘do-nothing’ worm if the farm pond has a lot of vegetation,” Cummins suggested. “As the name implies, it’s not weighted. You work it slowly and can hook it a variety of different ways to give it the action you’re after. It will help keep you out of the moss.” Cummins again recommends chartreuse and white for these baits. “You can go crazy and use pinks and such, but usually I keep it simple,” he said. Live bait is a good choice when going after bluegill. Night crawlers, redworms and wax worms are bluegill favorites. Kids can even dig up their own worms or catch crickets around the bank. Several artificial lures also work well for bluegill. “Beetle Spins would be an easy bet,” said Cummins. “Black is a good color, or even a black body with white and chartreuse.” Mowrey casts flies tied a couple feet below clear teardrop-shaped bobbers. Some anglers call these casting bubbles. “That’s a
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Choosing the right lure for pond fishing will help anglers catch more fish. lot of fun,” he said. “You can also catch a lot of bluegill on a fly rod.” Catfish are another farm pond favorite, and good baits can be as close as the refrigerator. Mowrey recalls hooking a monster blue cat on a piece of hot dog as a kid. Cummins uses chicken livers, worms
and grasshoppers. “If you dare, you can use stink baits,” Cummins said. “But that comes at a price.” Head to the water early in the day as the weather warms up this summer. The fish are biting and the best fishing hole may be as close as your favorite farm pond.
People feeding bears leads to euthanization Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources were forced to euthanize a 480-pound black bear this week after it exhibited unacceptable behaviors of habituation to people. The decisive instance occurred after the bear allowed a woman and small child to approach within four feet of it at Kingdom Come State Park in Harlan County. It was the third bear euthanized in Kentucky by department biologists in less than two months. Another 190-pound, 10-year-old female bear that approached people in campsites, bluffed them away from state park picnic tables and ate the abandoned food was euthanized April 19. That event occurred just one day after a 220-pound male bear was put down near Prestonsburg after exhibiting the same food-conditioned behaviors. “Situations like these are unfortunate, but entirely preventable,” said Steven Dobey, black bear biologist for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “People must learn that the intentional, or unintentional, feeding of bears creates behaviors that are not acceptable for such powerful animals. “ Wildlife biologists say people feeding bears are condemning the animals
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Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources were forced to euthanize a black bear. to a bleak end. “When bears are allowed to feed from garbage cans and dumpsters, or especially when fed on purpose, they inevitably lose their natural fear of humans,” said Dobey. “Most people simply do not realize how fast and strong these animals are. Bears are opportunistic feeders and those that have been feeding around people are looking for the easy food they’ve come to expect. However, these are wild animals and their tolerant behavior can change in an instant.” Black bears are native to Kentucky, but their numbers dropped significantly about a century ago due to logging and unregulated hunting. Bears have been returning to a largely reforested east Kentucky for the past two decades. And
as their numbers are now growing steadily, people enjoy watching them. However, people who leave food out so that they can see the bears are creating a problem. “People are signing the bear’s death warrant,” said Dobey. “When a bear’s diet consists of easy pickings left out by people who simply want to watch it or take its picture, it begins to associate people with food instead of listening to a natural instinct to avoid them. “That’s when they approach homes, populated picnic areas, and open garbage dumpsters,” he said. “While it can be a tough decision to euthanize a bear for another person’s irresponsible actions, it is human safety that is our ultimate concern in these situations.” Department personnel
sometimes trap and relocate bears exhibiting nuisance behaviors, but relocated bears often find their way back to the original site or continue their nuisance behavior in a different area. When it becomes clear that their behavior threatens human safety, the bear will be destroyed. Jayson Plaxico, a wildlife biologist from Prestonsburg, said the 480-pound male bear he euthanized this week had recovered completely from a serious injury that was noticed last summer, when it was captured as a research animal. “It was missing the last one-third of its lower jaw, probably from being hit by a vehicle,” said Plaxico. “We caught it in a trap last year and it weighed 300 pounds. It had become so dependent on eating garbage in Kingdom Come State Park that it allowed a woman with a small child to come within four feet of it last weekend.” “One swipe from a powerful paw and that could be a tragedy,” said Dobey. “It can happen in an instant.” It is illegal to feed bears in Kentucky. Persons doing so can be cited. “We hope to get the message out that feeding bears only encourages behavior that will require us to kill them,” said Dobey. “We’ve had to kill three this spring already. And in all three instances it was because they were fed by people.”
Anglers fish through muddy waters Submitted by Brandenburg Huntin’ and Fishin’ The Ohio River was muddy and the current swift but anglers still were able to hang on to their fish, though most came up a little on the short side on Tuesday. The weekly tournament only had five boats brave enough for this week’s challenge. Here are the results of the tournament: First Place Mike and Melissa Pickett 4.12 lbs., $100 Big Bass Mike and Melissa Pickett 3.39 lbs., $25 Big Trash Fish Billy Sipes and Ronnie Knott 4.69lbs, Stripe $25 SUBMITTED PHOTO
Tuesday’s fishing tournament winners were Mike and Melissa Pickett.
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Held every Thursday night from 6-8 p.m. is an Archery Poker Shoot with a $5 entry fee. Last weeks winner was Eddie Baysinger.
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2001 Ford Escort ZX2. 77,000 miles, 5 speed, 2.0L Zetec Engine, 28-34 MPG, Aftermarket speakers, likenew tires, good condition with minor scrapes, black exterior, tan cloth interior, power locks, windows, and remote entry, ice cold air conditioning. $2,700 OBO. Contact Anthony at 270-945-4883.
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25’ animated commercial Christmas light display. Bear moves and places star on tree. Sold new for $11,599. Asking $3,800. 270-945-5039. Washer $50, electric stove $50, solid cherry t.v. armoire $200, recliner chair $50, t.v. stand $25, solid oak coffee table $75, pre-lit 8’ Christmas tree $100 (used 1 yr), Thomas the Train toddlers rider $150. Call 270-828-8480 or 502-494-7335.
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Wanted: Life Agents! Earn $500 a day- Great Agent BenefitsCommissions Paid Daily- Liberal Underwriting- Leads, Leads, Leads. LIFE INSURANCE, LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 888-713-6020.
The Todd County Health Department is looking to contract with an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner one full day per week with the possibility of 25 hours per week in the school system. Must have current state license or compact state license. Duties include family planning, prenatal, basic primary care, well-child exams. ARNP should be either a family nurse practitioner or women’s health practitioner. Contracted rate: $50 per hour. Send resume and copy of current license to Leslie Daniels, MS Director; Todd County Health Department, 205 McReynolds Drive, Elkton, KY 42220 or fax to 270-265-0602. Call 270-265-2362 with questions.
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Computer for sale, XP home, AMP Semphrom 3400+, 512 meg ram, internet ready with keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Works like new! Great for home internet use or a person going to college. 270-422-4542.
BUY • SELL • TRADE For rent or lease: 30x50’ showroom, glass front with 2 offices and kitchen in rear. Plus 3 additional offices. Also has storage area. Call 502552-5408 or 270-422-2522.
Call Landmark Today!! Tired of being laid off? Landmark (www.ldmkusa.com) is still growing and hiring Working Superintendents and Foremen with direct experience in heavy civil industry- Bridges, dams, elevated slabs, highways, shafts, stadiums, columns, etc. (no homebuilders please). Must be able to travel out of the state on 10 days work/ 4 days back home rotation. All travel expenses, including flights, hotels, and per diem, paid by Landmark. If qualified, please call 888-486-6888 or e-mail resumemgr@ yahoo.com Relocation to Texas not required.
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Horse Shoeing-Farrier Service. Accepting new clients. 30 years experienced. Jerry Chee 270-422-4060. Or call cell 270-668-4306.
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The City of Vine Grove will have Autumn Daze Festival in the park on September 19. We are looking for craft, food, and yard sale vendors. For more information, call Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422. Entry forms for the festival may be downloaded at www.vinegrove.org. Coach Long’s Annual Summer Soccer Camp is June 29, 30, and July 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vine Grove Optimist Park. Free lunch provided. Cost is $45 and registration forms can be downloaded from www.vinegrovesoccer. com. Ages 4 and up. Contact Gary Long at 270-317-2772 for more information. VGOYS Fall Soccer Sign Ups! Sign up before July 1st and the fee is only $40. Registration forms online at www. vinegrovesoccer.com. Applications can be mailed to the Post Office Box 592, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Post mark by July 1st to receive discounted fee. Regular fee is $45 each for the 1st/2nd child and the 3rd and up is free. Child MUST be 4 years old by August 1st, 2009 in order to participate per KYSA rules. Contact Tammy Long 270-317-2766 for more information.
Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-45-7879. Will do housecleaning. Good Rates. References Available. Call 270-6687559 or 270-668-8029.
STAY AND PLAY at one of Kentucky’s top golf courses, Cherry Blossom, Georgetown. Call 502570-9489 about Stay and Play, including furnished townhome, golf for four.
Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542. Join the Meade County Archers! The archery club is a division of the Meade County Sportsmen Club located at the fairgrounds in Brandenburg. For membership info or for questions, please call Brian Hamilton at 270-945-5742 or Mike Greenwell at 270-945-3581. The Meade County Senior Citizens Inc. Board is trying to bring their roster up-to-date. Anyone that is a member, please send your membership number, address and a contact phone number to Meade County Seniors, Inc. Attn: President P.O. Box 1600, Brandenburg, KY 40108. If a relative or friend knows whether a member is deceased, in a nursing home, or has moved away from the area, please send or bring a letter with that information to the senior citizen center Mon., Wed., Thurs., or Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have a member certificate, bring it or mail a copy. Please submit any information even if you don’t know your member number. It is important. For more information, please call 270-422-5200. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.
BRANDENBURG ALANON: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to all. Call 270-422-1050 for more information. OPEN DOOR ALATEEN GROUP: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. These meetings are for Al-Anon and Alateen members only. You qualify for membership if your life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Please come to any Al-Anon or Alateen Opened or Closed meetings! Call 270-4221050 for more information.
Notice: Transportation to NA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries, Battletown, beginning Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378.
A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place, 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270547-0445.
Notice: Transportation to AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries, Battletown, beginning Wednesday, Jun 10th at 6:30 p.m. for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378.
N A R C O T I C S ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270547-0445.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Look Good, Feel better, 3rd Monday of each month. 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 for more information. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support, 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6 p.m. in the 5th floor boardroom at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270706-1493 or Karen at 270-706-1250 for more information. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Support groups typically meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and the 1st Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Registration is required. Call to register or for more information, call 270-7065092 or 270-706-5071. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center at 1111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. For more information, call 270706-5010 or e-mail Beth Greenwell at bgreenwell@ hmh.net
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BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, in 5A at 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Individuals who have had surgery, as well as those who are considering having the surgery are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Barnes, R.N. at 270-7061559. HOPE & HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. 812-7387893. SLEEP DISORDERS: AWAKE meeting – Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. A health awareness group for people affected by sleep apnea and/ or sleep disorders. Call 812-738-7892 for more information. GHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lena at 270-422-2692. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information, please call 270-828-3406.
BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDL- NO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-780-5539.
CDL-A Flatbed Drivers, Weekends Home, Paid up to .42¢/ mile. Benefits. Paid vacation. 6 months OTR exp. req’d. 800-441-4271 xKY-100.
Drivers- Miles & Freight: Positions available ASAP! CDL-A with tanker required. Top pay, premium benefits and Much More! Call or visit us online 877484-3061 www.oakleytransport.com.
Drivers: Weekly runs between Kentucky and California, 2009 Equipment, must have 5 years verifiable produce experience, must have good work record and MVR. Call 270-991-0098.
FREE CDL Class-A or B training completed within 3 weeks with employment assistance. Must be LAID OFF and Collecting Unemployment or exhausted Benefits to qualify. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644.
Help Wanted. Join Wil-Trans Lease or Company Driver program. Enjoy our strong freight network. Must be 23. 888-229-8712.Company www.ptl-inc. com 888-417-1155 O/Os.
Huge Yard Sale! Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. 8 a.m. to? Cedar Lane in Guston. Furniture, household, books, dishes, mini chopper, clothes, toys, Barbie jeep, misc.
2 Family Yard Sale! Friday, June 26 8-4 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 8-? Off Poplar Hills Subdivision. Signs will be posted. Lots of baby clothes and misc items. Rain cancels to the following weekend.
Moving Sale! Saturday, June 27 8-2 p.m. 108 Rolling Trail, Brandenburg. Antique dining room set with 10 chairs, roll top desk, 2 recliners and an upright piano.
Saturday, June 27 9-? 46 Pike Lane, Better Mobile Living. New items have been added!
Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 274 Lucas Drive, Brandenburg. Take Hwy. 1638 across from Allen’s Pay Lake, to Jim Barr Road to Lucas Drive, 270-828-4644.
Wanting to buy house trailers, 1985 to 1995. Call 812-569-0478 or 270-668-1870.
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Free to a good home: blue heeler mix, had shots and has been wormed. Good with kids and other dogs. Call 270-536-3557. Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-3838. GET A HANDLE on FLEATICK control costs! Ask for Happy Jack(R) Kennel Spot. Quicker kill. Lasts longer. Costs less. At Southern States. www.happyjackinc. com.
LOTS FOR SALE ENGLISH ESTATES Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900 Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600 Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900 Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290 Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500 Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400 Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900
INDIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000
MEADE SPRINGS Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000 Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 On Meade Road
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YOUTH Trophies awarded to Meade County’s future sports stars Friday, June 26, 2009
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On Friday June 19, the Meade County football, soccer, and Lady Waves basketball summer camps concluded with award ceremonies praising the boys and girls who spent part of the summer vacations learning to become better athletes. Medals and trophies were presented to players who excelled individually and displayed positive qualities like sportsmanship and teamwork. More objective awards also were given out, such as the Most Outstanding Camper and 110 Percent Award to players who impressed instructors throughout the week-long camps. The young athletes learned the basics of each respective sport, though instructors made sure fun was had by everyone. A combination of high school athletes and coaches helped organize and lead the various camps.
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Students direct short video during film editing class By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com
“It’s Too Late to Study.” But it’s not too late, despite the summer holiday, for some students to get a crash course in video editing. Paula Fowler, a business education teacher at Meade County High School, sponsored a Video Editing Camp last week, for elementary and middle schoolers interested in learning about the process. The students chose a theme for their film, “It’s Too Late to Study,” and worked for a week shooting video and using the high school’s Mac Lab to edit their footage. “They brought props, planned (the movie),” Fowler said. “They were into it.” The students started out
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LEFT: Paula Fowler helps Battletown fifth-grader Kayla Parcell with her video editing. Sarahbeth Cox, a sixth grader at Payneville Elementary, studies her footage. with 22 minutes of footage for the short film, which was to be silent, and edited down to about six minutes. “They were good about critiquing their own work,” she said. Of course, the students admitted the acting and
playing with the camera were the most fun parts of the week. “The editing, I don’t really like,” Sarahbeth Cox said. Cox is 11 and an incoming 6th grader at Payneville Elementary School. But, they did seem to en-
Brothers complete Law Enforcement Explorer Academy Submitted content Mike Faith Jr. and Austin Faith attended the third Annual Kentucky Law Enforcement Explorer Academy in Bullitt County from June 7- 12. Awards were given to attendees on June 11. Police agencies from around the region sent their explorers to the academy, including Louisville Metro, Owensboro, Covington, Villa Hills, Milltown and Paris police departments, as well as the Kentucky State Police. The six-day academy camp had approximately 42 explorers ages 14-21. These explorers have a desire to explore law enforcement as a potential career. The daily schedule began at 6 a.m. with physical training. Each day ended at 11 p.m. Different activities held include drill and ceremony, defensive tac-
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tended, Mike Faith Jr. said, “To further better myself in my career choice of law enforcement. It was a great learning experience.” Austin Faith said, “The academy was great. I got the opportunity to meet explorers from different police departments. It was a very tough week but I made it.”
Summer events at the library include art contests, bands
Adult Summer Reading Program Stop by the library and register for the adult summer reading program. Each time you read a book, you can register to win prizes. Movie tickets, gift cards and more! Family Fun Fridays Enjoy Summer Reading with your family and friends! No registration is required for these programs held at David T. Wilson Elementary. Upcoming events •Friday, June 26 from 12-4 p.m., Get Graphic: Art Day featuring the Game Krazy Video Game Van. Crafts, activities and video games. •Friday, July 3 from 1-3 p.m., be part of the show with Marie Augustine’s Garbage Can Band. Play recycled instruments and make one to take home.
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ementary School, liked the more compact design of an iMac versus a PC. “You don’t have to have such a big monitor,” she said. In addition to a short, silent film, the students also used the camera to do a
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joy using a Mac computer to work. Margaret Huffines, 12, a 7th grader at Stuart Pepper Middle School, said she liked the computers because they were faster than PCs and Kayla Parcell, 10, a 5th grader at Battletown El-
small news segment, using students in the basketball camps as subjects. Fowler said she thought up the idea for the camp as a way to raise awareness for Splash News, a program at the high school, and to raise money for new cameras and other video equipment. She said early exposure to the process could entice young people to take the classes as they get into high school and could, possibly, turn into a future career. This year, six children participated and were helped by a student coordinator, Christy Mullins. Fowler plans to operate the camp again next year. For more information on the video editing camp or Splash News, contact Fowler at Meade County High School, 270-422-7515, ext. 4545.
•Friday, July 10 from 1-3 p.m., Let’s Dance! Don’t miss the Wulfe Brothers’ performance of “Let’s Dance” followed by a presentation from Dancetime Studio. These fun-filled shows will have fans of all ages on their feet and dancing together! Crafts will follow. •Friday, July 17 from 5-9 p.m., Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party and Family Fun Night at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. Enjoy food, games, and inflatables. Check out the art gallery of work created by our readers and don’t miss the grand prize drawings for our Reading Contest. •Art contest: Be Creative at Your Library This Summer. We can’t wait to see your submissions to the following contests: Photography — take a picture of something related to art, music, dance, or drama. Open to children entering Pre-K through Grade 12. Any medium — sculpt, paint, or draw anything you can think of. All types of art are welcome in this contest. Open to children entering Pre-K through Grade 12. Grab bag — make a work of art out of the odds and ends you receive in a “Grab
Bag” provided by the Library. Open to children entering Pre-K through Grade 6. Submissions must be received by Friday, July 10 so awards can be given out at Family Fun Night on Friday, July 17 from 5-9 p.m. at Riverfront Park. The winner and honorable mention in each age group and category will receive a prize. Please include your name, the grade you are entering, and phone number on each entry. •Summer Reading Contest: Pick up a reading log at the library, complete 8 of the 12 challenges, and win prizes! .All participants will receive a goodie bag and be entered in our grand prize drawing. You could go home with: A digital camera with 2GB memory card and LCD photo viewer key chain; Scene It? Deluxe Disney Edition DVD Game; or an i-Dog Dance Turn in your reading log at the Children’s Library by July 16 to receive your goodie bag and be entered in the drawing to be held at the Family Fun Night on Friday, July 17. •Twilight: A Fan Experience, June 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Library Annex, learn what it was like to be behind the scenes of the Twilight movie. Prizes included.
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was American astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on the moon, who made the following declaration: "I believe that every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises." •If you're like the average American, you will spend approximately 8,760 hours of your life — that's one full year — just watching commercials on TV. •According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word that has the largest number of different meanings is "set" — it takes 26 pages to detail them all. •According to the record-keepers at Guinness, Robert Ardito holds the world record for the most punches thrown in one minute: 702.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to that interview. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make that important impression. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New information might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. Never mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always preferable. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for could pay off in many ways. Expect to hear some unexpected but very welcome news that can make a big difference in your life. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Stepping away from an old and seemingly insoluble problem might be helpful. Use the time to take a new look at the situation and perhaps work out a new method of dealing with it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You're still in a favorable goal-setting mode. However, you might need to be a little more realistic about some of your aims. Best to reach for what is currently doable. The rest will follow. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A setback is never easy to deal with. But it could be a boon in disguise. Recheck your proposal, and strengthen the weak spots. Seek advice from someone who has "been there and done that." LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coming up with a new way of handling a tedious job-regulated chore could lead to more than just a congratulatory memo once the word reaches the "right people." Good luck. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you might call determination someone else might regard as stubbornness. Look for ways to reach a compromise that won't require a major shift of views on your part. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You're still in a vulnerable mode vis-a-vis "offers" that sound too good to be true. So continue to be skeptical about anything that can't be backed up with provable facts. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Thrift is still dominant this week. What you don't spend on what you don't need will be available for you to draw on should a possible (albeit temporary) money crunch hit. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Staying close to home early in the week allows for some introspection about your social life. Sort out your feelings before rejoining your fun-time fellows on the weekend. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It can be a bit daunting as well as exciting to find yourself finally taking action on a long-delayed move for a change. It helps to stay with it when others rally to support you. BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of home and family provide you with the emotional support you need to find success in the outside world. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
SPORTS
Friday, June 26, 2009
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Charity pull has more success during its second year On June 20, the “Pullin’ on a Dream Matt Pike Memorial Tractor Pull” brought in 4,500 spectators — 1,000 more than its inaugural event last year. Even with scorching temperatures, most of the crowd shuffled in after the sun went down to fill up the Meade County Fairgrounds. All the proceeds of the event went towards a gym and children’s center for a local church.
Results from June 20’s Matt Pike Memorial pull: Pro Street Diesel Truck 1st Ben Jefferson 2nd Steven Willoughby 3rd Wesley Wade 4th Travis Cooper 5th William Chambers 6th Kevin Cawdill 7th Wade Mcginnis 8th Gene Jolly 9th Scott Willoughby Limited Light Super Stock Tractors 1st Jerry Sipes 2nd Jeff Medley, Covered in Red 3rd Tom Haines broke Tony Dibble, Itty Bitty Bang Bang 4th David Burnett 5th Scott Fackler, Red Thunder 6th Jeremy Mattingly, Extremely Confused broke Ben Bowen, Loco Motion’ broke Larry Anderson, Grease Monkey 7th Gene Helton, Dragon Slayer 8th Larry Phillips, Lil’ Insane 9th John Hagan, Aganist the Wind DQ Travis Gordon, Total Recall Pro Stock 2wd Truck 1st Nick Burger, Red Lined 2nd Michael White, Mislick 3rd Steven Coomer, Who’s Your Aggrevation 4th Jason Coomer, Rapid Heartbeat 5th Rick Smith, Are We There Yet 6th Steve Powell, One A Good Night 7th Jeff Gritton, Marital Madness
CLOCKWISE (From left): Meade County native Jeremy Mattingly, of Payneville, waits to be unhitched from the sled after making his first pull. Kevin Cawdill pulls the sled down the dirt track with his Dodge truck. Jerry Sipes (left), of Flaherty, inspects his engine after making a full pull. The front tires of Brandenburg’s David Burnett’s tractor leave the ground as he roars toward the 300-yard mark. Smoke billows from Larry Phillips’ tractor — of Vine Grove, Ky. — as he barrels across the arena. Scott Fackler, of Brandenburg, regains control of his tractor and sled to claim a fifth place finish in the Limited Light Super Stock Tractors.
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Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hancock and their children, Brian and Beth, hosted a surprise family dinner honoring their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Shacklette’s 82nd and 80th birthdays on Saturday, June 6 at Doe Run Inn in Brandenburg.
Kevin and Rhonda Roberts of Guston are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindsey, to Benjamin Derek Haukom. Ben is the son of Rob and Diana Haukom of Brandenburg. The wedding ceremony will take place July 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church in Brandenburg.
Laurel and Katie Black announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their mother, Jessica Black, daughter of Jim and Anna Popham of Rhodelia, to Jim Vessels, son of Johnny and Marilyn Vessels of Payneville. Jessica is a 1996 graduate of Meade County High School and is currently employed at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Rhodelia. Jim is a 1992 graduate of Meade County High School and a grain farmer. The wedding will take place July 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. A reception will immediately follow at Johnson Hall. All friends and family are invited to attend.
Achievements
Higbee earns national leadership award
The United States Achievement Academy has announced that Kayla Higbee of Brandenburg has been named a United States National Leadership and Service Award Winner. Higbee will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook which is published nationally. Higbee is a student at Meade County High School. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students. “Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy selects USAA winners based on the Standards of Selection
Kayla Higbee set forth by the Academy. The criteria for selection are a student’s academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, citizenship, attitude and cooperative spirit and dependability. Kayla is the daughter of Peggy Russell and John Higbee of Brandenburg. Her grandparents are the late Mose and Irma Russell of Brandenburg and the late Dutch and Anna Mae Higbee of Rock Haven, Ky.
Shiroma attends Forum on Medicine
Thomas Shiroma The National Youth Leadership Forum has accepted Thomas Shiroma to attend the Forum on Medicine in
Philadelphia, Pa. at Villanova University from June 21 to June 30. He will receive a medical-based experience, interact with medical professionals and will view a live surgery of a total knee replacement. A junior at Meade County High School, Thomas is seriously involved in band, takes voice and piano lessons from Dr. Sue Gilvin and cantors at St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi Church. He was personally selected by his biology teacher, Ms. Luwaine Gilland, based on his academics, excellence, leadership and interest in the the field of medicine. He is the son of Cynthia Shiroma of Louisville and the grandson of Warren and Patricia Shiroma of Guston.
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