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Swine flu: Schools prepared, parents shouldn’t be scared By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com For those in panic mode over the recent outbreak of the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu, Meade County school district administrators say not to fret,
just take precautionary measures. The airborne virus has swept its way across the nation — closing schools in some areas — and seems to target children and older adults more so than the general population.
Meade County Superintendent Mitch Crump said the H1N1 virus is no more harmful than seasonal flu; nevertheless, the district is prepared and isn’t taking the situation lightly. With the help of the Center of Disease Control (CDC),
Kentucky Department of Education and Meade County Health Department, school nurses, administrators and other personnel are thoroughly educating themselves and others about the medical emergency. “(School nurses) stay in
close communication with the local health department and the department of education sends updates on H1N1 with the CDC and … we’re trying to continue to follow their directions,” Crump said. The school district re-
cently sent home letters to all parents and guardians of Meade County students explaining that “the health and well-being of our students are our top priority,” and precautionary
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Quarry rezoning narrowly gets go-ahead from P&Z Slim 4-3 vote earns recommendation to fiscal court COURTESY PHOTO
James Burns competes during the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Vet brings home silver, bronze wins By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com James Burn almost died, twice. Though confined to a wheelchair as a result, the 51-year-old Army veteran is far from limited — evidence of which recently hung around his neck after he won four medals in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
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Guthrie guest speaker at CoC monthly lunch By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Health care reform and energy reliance were key phrases of the day on Thursday when Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie (R) was the guest speaker at the monthly Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. A large crowd of chamber of commerce
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By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com With a final vote of 4-3, the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission approved sending a recommendation to Meade County Fiscal Court to rezone nearly 500 acres in Battletown being mined by Meade County Quarry. It was standing-room only in the courtroom on Thursday, Aug. 20, as the seven-member commission heard comments from landowner James Collins and his attorney, Michael Tigue, testimony from planning and zoning administrator Tony Coletta and the impassioned pleas from neighbors and residents of Meade County both for and in opposition of the rezoning. Coletta gave background on the land, currently zoned A-2 (agricultural). “The topography of the parcels is very rugged with steep hills and grades throughout,” Coletta read from his report. He said the slopes range from 30-90 percent grades and the land has 12-20 percent soil erosion. It’s also not categorized by the U.S. Geological Survey as being “prime farmland.” “Overall, the general topography and condition does not appear consistent with land use for traditional agricultural activities,” Coletta said. Collins told the commission that his property, located on Big Bend Road, had been for sale for more than a year before he was contacted by representatives from the quarry interested in speculating his property. “It is my sincere belief that Meade County Quarry would be a very valuable asset to Meade County,” Collins said. Tigue spoke on behalf of his client, as well, and stated that the property has “very practical limitations to traditional agricultural usage” as illustrated by Coletta’s finding of facts submission. Tigue told the commission that the use of his client’s land for agricultural purposes isn’t the best or most practical use not only for him, or for Meade County Quarry, but also for the community. “Mr. Collins, quite frankly, shouldn’t have to sell his land for non-traditional agricultural uses when there are better, more suitable uses, both from an economic perspective, but a planning perspective, what you all are supposed to concern yourselves
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Meade County Planning and Zoning Administrator Tony Coletta hangs a notice of zoning change sign outside the main entrance to Meade County Quarry in June, notifying residents of last week’s meeting.
FINDING OF FACTS 1. Is the proposed amendment in agreement and consistent with the goals of the comprehensive plan? Reese Mark Wardrip Garverich
Allen Flaherty
Paul Sonja Cibolski Redmon
Wesley Wright
Lawrence Sechrist
2. Is the current zoning classification incorrect or improper and is the proposed classification more appropriate? Reese Mark Allen Wardrip Garverich Flaherty
Paul Cibolski
Sonja Redmon
Wesley Wright
Lawrence Sechrist
3. Have there been major changes of an economic, physical or social nature within the area involved which were not anticipated by the comprehensive plan which have substantially altered the basic character of the area? Reese Mark Allen Wardrip Garverich Flaherty
Paul Cibolski
Sonja Redmon
Wesley Wright
Lawrence Sechrist
Given the determination of the finding of facts, should the proposed map amendment be forwarded to fiscal court with the recommendation of approval? Reese Mark Allen Wardrip Garverich Flaherty
Paul Cibolski
Sonja Redmon
Wesley Wright
Lawrence Sechrist
The seven-member P&Z commission based its decision to recommend the rezoning by answering these questions. about,” Tigue said. Tigue reminded the commission, and members of the audience, that Collins’ property currently has non-conforming rights to extract rock. “I can tell you as a representative, Meade County (Quarry)
has every intention of blasting and extracting the rock on this property and they have the lawful right, standing here today, to do that,” he said. The issue, Tigue said, wasn’t whether or not the property was going to be mined, but how it’s
going to be mined and why rezoning the land would be appropriate. With the rezoning from A-2 (Agricultural) to HI (Heavy Industrial), severance tax revenue from Meade County Quarry would go to the coffers of Meade County. Tigue said the quarry would be profitable for the operation, whether or not the rezoning goes through, but the county, and its citizens, would benefit more from an HI classification. Still, a bevy of citizens took time to speak not only against the rezoning, but the presence of another quarry in Big Bend at all. David Bell, an outspoken opponent of Meade County Quarry for the past year, was one of the citizens who offered an opinion during the meeting. “I’m concerned about damage to our homes, our wells, our cisterns, our slabs, our foundations and our walls,” Bell said. “I’m concerned about our health. I’m concerned our quality of life and that which will be available to those who follow. There will be permanent habitat loss. I’m concerned about the environment and that there will be water, air, noise and light pollution. I’m concerned about recreation and aesthetics and how they will be hampered. I’m concerned about property values. I’m concerned about the insidious nature of quarries. Once they become established, they invariably expand.” Bell said the text amendment passed earlier this year basically restricts commercial mining to ground zoned HI, but reminded the commission that this ground was still zoned A-2 and, thus, should be protected. Bell said the Meade County Comprehensive Plan is worded to keep the landscape of the county natural. Bill McDaniel, an operational person with Meade County Quarry, answered a few questions posed by the commission, specifically about the scrubber stone rock found on Collins’ property. Scrubber stone is a quality of lime rock that has a certain percentage of calcium carbonate within the rock. The benefit to harvesting this type of rock is that this particular type of limestone is found only in certain places in the world and is in high demand to be utilized in clean coal facilities, to help clean emissions. Commissioner Wesley Wright
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Submitted by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. has awarded its highest annual honor — the Franchisee of the Year Award — to franchise owners Mike and Debbie Jones of Brandenburg. The award was presented to the Joneses at the 2009 Jackson Hewitt Annual Convention, held recently in Orlando, Fla. The franchise, which operates 68 locations throughout Kentucky and Indiana, was selected based on the company’s exceptional performance during the 2009 Tax Season in the areas of growth, territory and employee development, customer service, community involvement, and for exhibiting exemplary standards of quality, professionalism and entrepreneurship. “We are so excited to be selected as the Jackson Hewitt Franchisee of the Year,” said Mike Jones, franchise owner. “For us, it’s always been about keeping a positive attitude and continually looking around for opportunities to enhance and grow our business, while providing quality service to our customers. Our passion for the business continues to be ignited by the dedication of our team and the trust from our customers.” The Jones’ franchise operation was chosen from nearly 800 franchisees operating approximately 5,610 franchised locations. They have grown their office and storefront locations from one in 1996 to 45 storefronts and 23 retail locations in 13
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measures are being enforced in every school, such as hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and creating an overall cleaner environment. The letter included a list of signs and symptoms and preventative steps for parents to follow. “The best defense against spreading germs is hand washing,” said Karen Cottrell, Meade County’s district nurse. “If you cough or sneeze … do it into a tissue or your (shirt) sleeve because you don’t want to be spreading it out there to everyone.” Crump said if the district were to have a potential swine flu case, steps would carefully be taken to prevent a potential outbreak. “Once a case breaks out, we will notify parents to monitor their child, making sure that if they see any types of symptoms that they keep them home and take them to a physician,” Crump said. “Also, we would notify the staff and make sure that if we have someone of high risk, like
Quarry From page A1 asked about the elevation of the rock Meade County Quarry is planning to dig, in regards to protecting the ground water. Scott Ely, another operational person with Meade County Quarry, said the permits approved in Kentucky for this mining project are all above ground level. McDaniel also told the commission that from the point of being operational, it would take three to five years to become profitable and that Meade County Quarry has a bond for $225,000 designated for reclamation. Commissioner Sonja Redmon questioned whether or not reclamation could be done with that amount of money.
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Business owners Mike and Debbie Jones, of Brandenburg, are recent recipients of the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service “Franchisee of the Year Award.” years, helping them to prepare more than 17,000 tax returns this past tax season. “Mike and Debbie Jones have demonstrated great leadership in how they have run their franchise operation over the years,” said Harry Buckley, President and CEO, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. “Their significant growth achievements combined with outstanding customer service is the reason why they were selected for this prestigious award. We applaud them and their staff for their efforts over the years and for achieving our highest accolade — “Franchisee of the
Year” for 2009.”
a pregnant staff member, that we communicate with them that there’s a possible or confirmed case.” Crump added that Jason Sutton, director of pupil personnel, and Rodney Pickering, director of building and grounds, would track an ill student’s footsteps to make sure the infected child’s classroom, bus and other potentially contaminated areas are sterilized. But shutting down a school, Crump said, is an action that would only occur if the case transformed into an outbreak. “We would handle this just like we would any flu,” he said. “If the attendance and the outbreak spreads, then you have to look at all options.” According to the CDC Web site, schools should be notified by parents if their child becomes infected. The child should be sent immediately to a physician and then isolated. Once the child is well, the CDC recommends he or she remains home for an additional 24 hours before returning to regular school activities. “Schools and kids are a lot more susceptible to get it, but at this point it’s not
any more dangerous or severe than the regular flu,” Crump said. Cottrell said that currently physicians are treating all persons with flu like symptoms — fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue — as they would cases of swine flu. Recent reports say the U.S. government’s plan to release 120 million vaccinations by mid-October has changed, and instead the government will release only 40 million, with an additional 20 million vaccinations each week thereafter. The CDC recommends the following groups of people to obtain the vaccination: •Children ages six months to 12 years •Pregnant women •Caregivers for children younger than six months •Healthcare and emergency medical personnel •Persons 24-64 years old who have conditions associated with high risk or medical complications from influenza. For more information on H1N1, visit www.cdc.gov/ swineflu, www.flu.gov or www.healthalerts.ky.gov.
“If any business operates properly, it can be done in those confines,” McDaniel said. McDaniel said he knows the mining industry has caused a lot of the ill-will people feel toward it, but it’s a necessary industry in today’s society and, if done properly, mining isn’t necessarily done in a disrespectful, non-communicative way anymore. After more than two hours of listening to testimony, from both supporters and opponents, commissioner Paul Cibolski made a motion to go directly to the finding of facts, seconded by Lawrence Sechrist. On three issues, the vote was mixed among commissioners. On the final vote, based on the finding of facts, whether to send the rezoning request to Meade County Fiscal Court with a recommendation to ap-
prove, the vote was as follows: Allen Flaherty, Mark Garverich and Lawrence Sechrist, no; Paul Cibolski, Reese Wardrip, Sonja Redmon and Wesley Wright, yes. The recommendation to rezone Collins’ property to HI will be sent before fiscal court at its next regular meeting. This same rezoning request was brought before the planning and zoning commission by representatives of Meade County Quarry in August 2008, but was ultimately voted down. In June, Meade County Fiscal Court made a motion for Coletta to initiate the same rezoning request — from A2 to HI — with the quarry, which resulted in last week’s meeting. The next regular meeting of Meade County Planning and Zoning is Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse.
About Jackson Hewitt Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), with approximately 6,600 franchised and company-owned offices throughout the United States during the 2009 tax season, is an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax preparation. Most offices are independently owned and operated. The company is based in Parsippany, N. J. More information may be obtained at www.jacksonhewitt.com. To locate the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service office nearest to you, call 800-234-1040.
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Kentuckians already were concerned about Washington’s plan to absorb 15 percent of the economy and take away individuals’ health care decisions. But when U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, D-Ky., said he wouldn’t have a town hall meeting to directly answer questions about the “reform,” many in his district hit the roof. Chandler told WKYTTV he chose not to hold a town hall because of the “incivility” of the debate. But his constituents are not fooled. They know the real reason Chandler wants to avoid a town hall. It’s not easy to face small-business owners whose taxes under President Barack Obama’s health care proposal could, as Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., indicated in a floor speech, rise as much as 45 percent. Chandler knows Obama’s comment that “If you can afford it, either give your employees
2003-2008 period,” Garen said. In other words, we’ve already got too many people on the government dole. Do we want policies that encourage even more dependency? Garen also said that proposals call for the government plan to “establish reimbursement rates for physicians and services near Medicare rates.” Considering that Kentucky’s Medicare reimbursement rates rank among the lowest, is it any wonder that many health care providers remain very suspicious of Washington’s proposals? Many of these providers don’t want to accept additional Medicare patients now. Forcing them to take on additional patients under a new plan that could have similar very low reimbursement rates holds the potential for great “incivility.” And Chandler knows that. Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. Read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.
New vets education program up and running Veterans Post Freddy Groves The newest version of the veterans’ education program, called the Post9/11 GI Bill, is now up and running. The package of benefits is better than ever. If you’ve thought about going back to school or getting training, this could be the time. To qualify, a veteran must have at least 90 days of service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, and an honorable discharge. Those with serviceconnected disabilities only need 30 days of service. The percentage of benefits you receive depends on the time you served after that date. Three years gets you the maximum benefit. The new program covers: •Tuition and school fees paid directly to the school (the amount is capped at the level of maximum instate tuition). •Up to $1,000 for books. •A housing allowance with the amount dependent on the cost of living where you live.
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$1.1 billion ... gone Only 53 percent of the staff that pays claims for the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-VA Outpatient Fee Care Program had a training course before being turned loose with the checkbook. So says a recent report that estimates $1.1 billion in overpayments to medical vendors in the past five years. The Non-VA Fee Care Program allows veterans who live far from a VA facility, or who need medical services that the VA can’t provide, to go to an outside facility for care. In all cases, pre-authorization is required. The report by the VA’s Office of the Inspector General says that 37 percent of paid claims had something wrong, such as duplication of payment or an incorrect amount. For the year 2008 alone, that means that $225 million was overpaid. In 80 percent of the claims, authorization was improperly given. This means that no one checked to see if VA medical centers could provide the same service before authorizing medical care at an outside facility. In 55 percent of the claims,
lower-level staff took it upon themselves to authorize outside services when they had no authority. Duplicate payments accounted for 12 percent of the claims paid, totaling $156 million. Incorrect payments were made 26 percent of the time due to incorrect feepayment schedules. This accounts for $47 million in overpayments. Miscellaneous minor payment errors accounted for $20.5 million in overpayments. The report says that the Veterans Health Administration doesn’t have control over the payments because it doesn’t have current policies in place for procedures, staff training and oversight. Potential new policies were submitted for review last fall, but haven’t been instituted after it was determined that they didn’t even come close to addressing all the problems. 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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analysis of their economic impact. Most analysis does not go beyond 2019, only a decade and not long when considering the long-term economic impact that this policy would have. What’s the rush, congressman? Inquiring potential town-hall attendee minds want to know. And who can predict how many more mandates will be added before Congress gets done with its version of health care “reform?” Make no mistake, the health care proposals on the table now would launch another assault on Kentucky’s fragile economy. John Garen, chairman of the Department of Economics and Gatton Endowed Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky, said the proposals most popular among supporters of a governmentrun health care system call for a large expansion of Medicaid, which gets a great deal of its money from state taxes. “This is a (Medicaid) program whose expenditures are already out of control — increasing in Kentucky at an average annual rate of about 9 percent over the
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health insurance or pay into the pot” may go over well on the East Coast but not in Lexington. It’s tough for Chandler to explain how constituents satisfied with their health care plans can keep them — especially when a government-run plan doesn’t have to make a profit and taxes subsidize it when the kitty gets low. What happens when the private health-insurance providers can’t compete with the public plan? Inquiring town-hall attendees would want to know, Mr. Chandler. I’m not saying private insurers are angels. History shows — and heaven knows — they are not. But that doesn’t justify government intervention that worsens rather than improves the system. When government’s solution makes the problem worse, guess who pays? Those who “can afford” to pay, Obama says. Hmmmm. I wonder: Who’s going to decide who can “afford” to pay? It might be tough for Chandler to explain the rush to create such a massive government program. Many of the mandates suggested lack adequate
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For the most part I have been low-key about Meade County Quarry and its attempts to work with the county on bringing in new opportunities of employment, tax revenue, and developing a piece of property that has been for sale for a long time in an area where both sides talk about what is best for Big Bend and the surrounding area. I listened to some good arguments and also heard a lot of comparing apples with oranges. I also live and join the river very near the proposed site. The terrain of my property is like that of Mr. Collins’; it’s very rocky, hilly and mostly even hard to walk on, and for anyone to think that this lay of land is good for farming will have a difficult time convincing me of such. I am very familiar with the Big Bend area and directly or indirectly know most of the people who live there and, yes, there are some beautiful farms and croplands in the bottoms but Mr. Collins’ property is no way in comparison with these other true farms. The most important thing that we all seem to be missing is that this is Jim Collins’ property and he has the greatest and most valid complaint of all — not being able to sell and move on with his life. I would like for everyone who is protesting against Mr. Collins that also owns property in this immediate area to think for a moment about what if it were you wanting to sell your land but were faced with all the challenges he’s encountered. As I mentioned before, my property joins the Ohio River and unlike most property owners in this area I will be able to clearly see the mining operations and feel that it will not be that big of an impact on my everyday life. What does trouble me greatly is, for one, that any of my neighbors could have more to say with what I can or cannot do with my property, and, secondly, that simply in doing so you call yourselves neighbors. I don’t want anyone to think for a second that I have developed hard feeling against any of my neighbors, I have only done several times what I asked you to do: I put myself in Mr. Collins’ shoes and can honestly say it doesn’t set well with me at all. I have never heard any protesting against any of the other surrounding quarries and I feel that it would be naive of us, the people of the Battletown area, to think that a quarry would not be interested in this property. I attended the Aug. 20 meeting and will finish with quoting Jim Collins: “I will have to say that I’m offended. I’ve been fighting this for 18 months now and made every attempt to sell my land, including advertising over the Internet, not to mention a huge sign in front of the property for a year and not one person protesting the rezoning of this land made any effort to purchase this land.”
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Last week’s planning and zoning commission meeting regarding the acreage mined by Meade County Quarry bared striking similarities — and some positive upgrades — to last August’s meeting held over the same rezoning issue. The public hearing pitted Meade County Quarry and its local supporters against landowners and residents living in and around the affected area, though this go-round maintained more civility and order to schedule. Still, both parties — for the quarry and against — couldn’t help but interject with the raucous applause and hoots — actions that shouldn’t be permitted in the court room and should’ve been nipped in the bud. A consistent thread of confusion that weaved throughout the public session, however, was the many anti-quarry persons’ statements about why the quarry shouldn’t be allowed to open up shop. Their points were well-grounded, persuasive and valid, yet, all of those comments were ultimately moot. The issue Thursday evening had nothing to do with whether or not the quarry should exist in Big Bend; that decision was made in the affirmative many months ago at a fiscal court meeting that was poorly attended by anyone concerned with the quarry. The issue Thursday evening was regarding which zoning classification was most suitable for the land. It appeared, after several residents resonated similar concerns, that many were misinformed of what — specifically — the meeting was about. Meade County Quarry is established and has been for many months. Comments of why the operation is unwelcome are irrelevant at this point, procedurally speaking. Planning and zoning commission members asked pertinent questions regarding the effects on the land and the quarry’s operations as pertaining to the A2 and HI zoning classifications, and conducted the meeting to par, clearly basing the outcome — whether it was supportive of the rezoning or not — on the finding of facts. Fiscal court is now taxed with making the final conclusion about the rezoning. The topic is undoubtedly an emotional one for the residents who have spoken about it, though the magistrates’ chore is to base their decision on facts, and facts alone.
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Richard W. Twigg and Tamela F. Twigg to Nevin Salada and Heather M. Salada, lot 17 of Camelot Estates Subdivision to Vine Grove in Meade County, deed tax $182.50. William Hayes Edelen, III, to Lucy A. Clark, one acre in Flaherty, deed tax $50. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through her attorney-in-fact Gordon Board, lot 2, 3, and 4 of Twin Fawn Estates Section I in Meade County, deed tax $80. Cedar Grove Liquor Wine and Beer, Inc. to Eddie M. Sipes and Elizabeth D. Sipes, deed of correction, property located in Meade County. Chris Meinhart, as Public Administrator of the Estate of Roy J. Taylor, deceased, under power of sale contained in will of said decendent, to Gordon Board and Bernett Board, tract I, a 9.359 acre tract in Battletown, tract II, a 4.001 acre tract in Battletown, deed tax $13. Diane Humphrey to Charlotte Cummings Fackler and Donald Kevin Fackler, property located in Meade County, deed tax $1.50. William P. Mattingly and Michael S. Mattingly to TMN Services, LLC, as Trustee of Land Trust 080806, lot 824 of Wildflower Ridge Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $2. William T. Frohman and Anna M. Frohman, aka Anna M. Frohmen, and Beneficial Kentucky, Inc., dba, Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Kentucky, and Chase Home Finance, LLC, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Federal National Mortgage Association, lot 51 of Creek View Estates in Meade County. Timothy W. Barr and Amy Barr to Irvington K & K Enterprises, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, a 0.700 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax $10. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through their attorney-in-fact, Gene McGehee, to Jerry L. Edison, Jr., lot 22 of The Knobs in Meade County, deed tax $50. Russell Clark to William E. Henson and Hazel M. Henson, 455 Phillips Lane, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $35. Christopher J. Becker and Lisa Becker to Travis M. Bettinger, lot 44 of Peaceful Valley Estates, Section II, in Meade County, deed tax $148. James E. Lucas and Sonja D. Lucas to James E. Lucas and Sonja D. Lucas, tract I and II, property located in Meade County. Kentucky Housing Corporation to Christopher W. Collins and Brittany C. Collins, tract I and II, property located in Meade County. Raymond L. Davis and Nancy C. Davis to Keith D. Caporal and Daniela Caporal, lot 22 of Woodland Meadows Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $168. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott to Brandon S. Emerson and Christina R. Hallau, lot 29 of Coyote Forest Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $139. Melissa Pickett and Mike Pickett to George A. Lancaster and Margaret A. Lancaster, lot 11 of English Estates Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $7. Steven C. Hart to Thomas C. Pickering and Ashley D. Pickering, lot 21 of Camelot Estates in Meade County, deed tax $186.50. Tamara K. Jackey, by Herbert M. O’Reilly, Special Master Commissioner, to Michael D. Jackey, lot 34 of Point Salem Development in Meade County. Paul Stull Building and Remodeling, Inc. by and through its agent, Paul Stull, to John O’Bryan, Lot 5 of River Cliff Subdivision, deed tax $25. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, Lot 1 of Sunflower Estates. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, Lot 8 of Sunflower Estates. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, property located in Meade County. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, property located in Meade County. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, property located in Meade County. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, property located in
Meade County. Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, successor Trustees of the Harry A. Mills Living Trust to Theresa W. Mills and H. Andrew Mills, Trustees or their successors in Trust, under the Mills Family Trust, 38.1138 acre tract located in Meade County. Billie R. Faith and Gloria Faith to Mary Sue Thompson, lot 1, unit 6 of Lakeview Condominiums, deed tax $150. Nancy E. Davis, by and through her Attorney-In-Fact, Earl M. Davis Jr., to David J. Liles and Angela Liles, lot 7 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $140. UBS Real Estate Securities, Inc. to Malinda M. Allen, lot 15 of Whispering Meadows Subdivision, deed tax $55. Gladys I. Carrico and Earl P. Carrico Sr. to Phillip Edward Durbin and Kimberly Durbin, deed of correction, .200 acre tract in Muldraugh. Phillip Edward Durbin and Kimberly Durbin to Karie M. Quinn, .200 acre tract in Muldraugh. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington D.C., acting by and through the Federal Housing Commissioner to Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC, 130 Oaklawn Court. Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commisioner of the Meade County Circuit Court, for and on behalf of Chris McGehee to Big Rivers Electric Corporation, deed of easement, property located in Meade County. Lannie A Keith and Sheila Keith to Samuel A. Mattingly and Twila Gail Mattingly, propertied located in Meade County, deed tax $29. Rebecca M. Richardson, by and through her attorney-in-fact Jo Lyn Vowels to Jeff Nott, lot 63 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $22. Delaine Streible and Leslie Eugene Streible to Russell Knight and Alpha Knight, lot 69, of Pine Point Subdivision and Doe Valley Division, deed tax $4. Kenneth R. Greenwell to Mark A. Knott, 5.005 acre tract and a part of a 200.4 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $12. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Matthew A. Teeter, tract 7 Cron Place. Richard Tony Shelton to Sharon Shelton, 1.696 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax $30. HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. to Jim Cartwright and Melinda Van Lacre Cartwright, 4038 Old State Road in Brandenburg, deed tax $70.50. Joe Bennett Backhoe Plumbing and Rentals, Inc. to Martin W. Jones and Jean T. Jones, lot 12 of Grandview Estates, deed tax $36. Rubye Rachel Heavrin to Floyd Williams, property in Meade County, deed tax $14.50. B.J. Espy Sr. Living Trust by and through BJ Espy, Sr., Trustee to Kenneth Heavrin to James R. Thomas and Mildred M. Thomas, a 5.2732 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $27. Patricia Martin to Richard S. Patterson and Diana M. Patterson, tract 28 of Rolling Meadows Subdivision, deed tax $147. Malinda Board to Sharon M. Lippelt, lot 7 of Otter View Estates, deed tax $16. Leilani Rankin and unknown spouse of Leilani Rankin and Meade County Judge Executive and Lowell Caudill and Mary Caudill and unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, trustees, beneficiaries, executors and administrators, if any, of Lowell Caudill and unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, trustees, beneficiaries, executors and administrators, if any, of Mary Caudill and City of Vine Grove and RTR Properties, LLC, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Stone Holdings, tract 17, property located in Meade County. Ronald Henry II to Jerry W. Wood, lot 13 Lost Acres Subdivision, deed tax $43. Jerry W. Wood to Stone Holdings, LLC by and through Alec G. Stone, member, 527 Crystal Lane in Brandenburg, deed tax $29. Leona R. Reed to Katherine Briggs, deed I, deed II, and deed III, all located in Meade County, deed tax $16. Steve Redmon Construction, Inc. to Rhonda Allen, 0.987 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $147. Mary Delaine Streible and Leslie Eugene Streible to Retirement Properties, LLC, lot 22 in Meadowview View Park Addition. Federal National Mortgage Association AKA Fannie Mae to John R. Thompson, 1635 Rock Ridge Rd., Brandenburg. CMH of Ky, Inc. to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, property located in Meade County. Quit Claim Deeds Jerry Edison and Angela R. Tucker to Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through their attorney-in-fact, Gene McGehee, lot 22 of The Knobs in Meade County. Ronald S. Hildreth and Sharon L. Hildreth to James F. and Rebecca J. Stiff Revocable Living Trust, lot 6 of Patchwork Estates in Meade County, deed tax $24. Lori Bryson, nka Lori Ikner, to Randy Ikner, tract I and II, property located in Meade County.
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Tami Patterson to Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through there attorney-in-fact, Gene McGhee, lots 109 and 110 of Knobs Subdivision. Tina Marie Talley to Kerry Blake Talley, lot 25, 26, and 27 of The Woods. Jerry N. Bratcher and Joyce A. Bratcher to Jerry N. Bratcher and Joyce A. Bratcher, Co-Trustees under the Bratcher Family Living Trust, tract 11B of Redmon Farm Division. Jerry N. Bratcher and Joyce A. Bratcher to Jerry N. Bratcher and Joyce A. Bratcher, Co-Trustees under the Bratcher Family Living Trust, 230 Boak Mountain AKA 45 Mountain Lane, Vine Grove, Ky.
Building Permits 8/6/09 Raymond Staples, roof over deck. 8/10/09 James Stanley, singlewide ’10, $55. 8/11/09 Janet Urley, roof over deck. 8/12/09 Shawn Redmond, single family dwelling, $220.10.
Septic Permits 8/11/09 Harold Remsburg, Vessels Road, Vine Grove, Ky.
Retail Food Establishment Report 8/11/09 Guardian Angel Daycare, 6215 Brandenburg Road, Ekron. 100 percent. 8/11/09 Little Dave’s Four Corners, 6186 Big Springs Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 98 percent food service. 99 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area. Both: wood floors in food prep and retail areas. 8/11/09 A & J Food Mart, 6820 Flaherty Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 91 percent food service. 86 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area. Retail: Southern Belle orange juice 1 pint expired, voluntarily destroyed, cappuccino machine interior observed with build-up. Both: no hot water in restroom, floors in numerous areas unclean, walls unclean in storage room, mops and brooms stored on floor.
Brandenburg Police Department 8/5/09 at 7:58 a.m. Sue Stull of Payneville was driving a 1997 Chevrolet. Emily Clemons of Battletown was driving a 1988 Ford Bronco II. Both were traveling southbound on KY 1051 in front of the Dairy Queen. Stull was in the fast lane and Clemons was in the slow lane. According to both operators, a red car pulled out of Dairy Queen and went south on KY 1051. As they approached the entrance and merged out of the turning lane and into the fast lane the nearly hit Stull. Stull then attempted to merge into the slow lane, not seeing Clemons beside her and striking her. At time of report the identification of the red vehicle was not known. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09074 was filed by Officer Cox. 8/11/09 at 3:30 p.m. Sherry Stout of Battletown was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. Kevin Hall of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Ford Taurus. Stout stated that she was pulling from a parking space and Hall collided into the front of her car. Hall stated that he did not see Stout because he was looking for a parking space. No injuries were reported. Minor to moderate damage was done to Stout’s vehicle. Minor damage was done to Hall’s vehicle. Report BPD09076 was filed by Officer Singleton. 8/17/09 at 11:45 a.m. Patrick T. Flanagan of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 Chevrolet. Wendy L. Anand of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Honda. Flanagan made a right turn onto Old Ekron Road from Advanced Auto Parts into the right lane. Anand made a left turn onto Old Ekron Road from Pamida into the left lane. Flanagan advised that he was getting over into the turning lane when he was hit. Anand advised that she watched Flanagan as he got into the turning lane, colliding with her vehicle. Both vehicles had minor damage to the vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09077 was filed by Officer Young. 8/17/09 at 2:21 p.m. Michael Brinley of Brandenburg was driving a 1986 Chevrolet. Cynthia M. Chipps of Vine Grove, Ky was driving a 1994 Chrysler. Chipps was parked in the Brandenburg Chiropractic parking lot. Brinley was traveling in the River Ridge Plaza, when he swerved to miss a vehicle. When Brinley swerved, he collided with Chipps causing minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09078 was filed by Officer Young.
Meade County Sheriff’s Department
8/8/09 at 5:32 a.m. Harold Vaughn of Payneville was driving a 2008
Chevrolet eastbound on KY 144 when a dog ran into his path, resulting in an impact and minor to moderate damage to the vehicle. Report 09-0215 was filed by Officer Graham. 8/8/09 at 11:08 a.m. Matthew Holtzclaw of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 GM Sierra westbound on KY 1638 pulling an 18’ trailer with a Bobcat attached. The trailer hitch broke and the trailer dislodged from the truck causing the truck and trailer to strike the guardrail. The trailer dislodged from the truck and came to final rest on the north side of KY 1638. He then crossed eastbound traffic and came to final rest on the south side of KY 1638 on an embankment. First aid was given by Meade County EMS. Severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0216 was filed by Officer Ponder. 8/10/09 at 5:03 p.m. Larry Johnson of Elizabethtown, Ky. was driving a 1996 Lincoln Towncar. David Medley of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Chevrolet S-10. Medley was driving westbound on Flaherty Road going through the intersection at US 60. Johnson was eastbound on Brandenburg Road and was attempting to make a left turn onto US 60. Both had the green light but Johnson failed to yield the right of way to through traffic. The witness was sitting westbound on Flaherty Road at the intersection waiting to turn left. The witness stated that Johnson made his left turn from the through lane and was not in the left turn only lane. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to both vehicles. Report 09-0217 was filed by Officer Rogers. 8/7/09 at 3:08 p.m. Sabrina Cheatham of Brandenburg was driving a 2000 Ford southbound on Weldon Road. According to witnesses, Cheatham was on the wrong side of the road with the driver’s door opened. Cheatham fell out of the vehicle and the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, through a fence and came to rest in a yard. Cheatham stated that she has a history of seizures and could not remember what happened. No injuries were reported. Report 090219 was filed by Officer Wright. 8/15/09 at 4:17 p.m. Anesha L. Knott of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. Paul D. Barr of Lanesville, In. was driving a 1996 GM Sierra. Knott was being operated west on Ky 144 and Barr was being operated east on Ky 144, witness stated that Barr crossed the center line and struck Knott. However the evidence does not correspond with the witness’s statement. Evidence shows that Knott crossed the center line and struck Barr in the side according to skid marks and gouge marks on roadway. Moderate/ Severe damage to Knott’s and Barr’s vehicle. Report 09-0222 was filed by Officer Hendley. 8/15/09 at 6:01 p.m. Anna Lancaster of Brandenburg was driving a 1995 Pontiac. Lancaster was north bound on Ky 710. Lancaster stated her front wheel came loose, causing her to loose control. Lancaster traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence. Both front wheels appeared secure when the officer arrived. Moderate damage occurred to Lancaster’s vehicle. Report 09-0225 was filed by Officer Wright. 8/15/09 at 9:09 p.m. Angela Chapman of Big Spring, Ky was driving a 1994 Ford. Thomas Hobbs of Vine Grove, Ky was driving a 1996 Chevrolet. Chapman was west bound on Ky 144 and US 60. Hobbs was making a right turn from East US 60 onto Ky 144. Hobbs struck Chapman in the left front bumper. Hobbs left the scene after the collision. Moderate damage was done to Hobbs vehicle. Moderate/Severe damage was done to Chapman’s vehicle. Report 09-0222 was filed by Officer Wright. 8/16/09 7:30 p.m. Rose M. Folden of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Toyota Pre-Runner. Folden was being operated North on Ky 710. Folden
Friday, August 28, 2009 stated she fell asleep and awoke just prior to the impact. Folden ran off the road and hit a mailbox, a TV dish, two utility poles, and overturned numerous times before coming to rest on the drivers side against a guide wire. Very severe damage was done to Folden’s vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS. Report 09-00223 was filed by Officer McCubbin. 8/17/09 at 5:10 p.m. Whitley N. Hoskins of Battletown was driving a 2003 Saturn Vue. Hoskins was being operated east on KY Hwy 228. When the officer arrived, Hoskins was standing, holding onto an open door of a witness’s vehicle. The officer observed damage to the embankment, road shoulder, asphalt and terrain. According to witnesses, Hoskins was out of control crossing over into the west bound lane and striking an earth embankment. The vehicle then went back and forth from the embankment to road shoulder for approximately 150 ft. The vehicle then continued to travel out of control for an additional 75 yards, 20 to 30 feet down into a ravine coming to a stop at a tree line. First aid was given by Meade County EMS Med 3. Very severe damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0224 was filed by Officer Shipley.
District Court 8/12/09 (Continued) Chad Ward, 18, failure to wear seat belts; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure to surrender revoked operators license- 8-24-09 Brittany K. Roth, 23, speeding 15mph over limit- failure to appear. Judy Elaine Blevins, 41, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 2nd offense- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, $500 fine, KAPS. John Mark Sakofske, 30, speeding 25mph over limit- amended to 15mph, $30 fine. Robert C. Belcher, 58, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 1st offense- final pre trial conference 9-23-09, 10-2-09. Bobby Lewis King, 29, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense- 9-9-09. Frank Albert Adkins, 32, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 1st offense; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure of non owner operator maintain required insurance, 2nd offense- pre trial conference 9-9-09. Daniel John Popham, 28, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 2nd offense- pre trial conference 8-26-09. Ronda Michelle Cox, 40, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 1st offense- final pre trial conference 9-16-09, jury trial 9-28-09. Robert E. Witt, 62, theft by unlawful taking/ display shoplifting- dismiss with deferral. Noble F. Richardson, 68, theft by unlawful taking/ display shopliftingdismiss after defer per county attorney Jeremiah Greer, 22, cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- dismiss after defer per county attorney. Jennilyn F. Thomas, 22, speeding 10mph over limit- dismiss after defer per county attorney. Theodus Thurston Jr., 47, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear, $500 cash. Sara Mae Hebert, 24, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense); non payment of fines- 8-26-09. David A. Dowell, 22, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)continue 10-7-09. James McNaughton, 23, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- PRH 8-26-09. Jeremiah J. Roberts, 23, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear, $500 cash. Laura A. Mattingly, 23, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)8-26-09.
Toni M. Norris, 19, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)PRH- 8-26-09. Christopher Andrew Skaggs, 28, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- remand. Brandon T. Vowels, 23, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)revoke, 10 days jail. Mary Ann Ladd, 28, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense); non payment of fines- failure to appear, $500 cash. William Lee Puckett, 31, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)failure to appear, $500 cash. Donnie Gle Dame, 52, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)GNT- 1 day jail. Kyle A. Farvour, 22, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear. Kyle A. Farvour, 22, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear. Tabitha Patenaude vs. Albert Andrew Patenaude, domestic violenceentered. Mary Ann McLemore vs. Fredrick Joseph McLemore, domestic violence- entered, may have contact and communication. Teresa M. Sams vs. William T. Beatty, domestic violence- entered, continue to 8-26-09. Penny Fout vs. Troy Allen Fout, domestic violence- entered. Amy Lor Thomas, 43, 5 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks over $300- preliminary
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To be, or not to be prepared: Sept. is National Preparedness Month Submitted by Ron Dodson Meade Co. Emergency Management Agency Tornadoes, wind storms, floods, earthquakes and ice storms: The last 24 months have given us a taste of them all. Were you ready? Or did you find yourself wishing you had been better prepared after each event? The month of September is once again National Preparedness Month and with winter only a few months away it is a good time to examine your readiness. Many people purchased generators, auxiliary heat sources and other items during the ice storm this past January. Many of them also turned around and sold them after the event passed. Why? Because they’ve mistakenly judged that we will never have to face such events again. In truth, no one can say when the next major event will strike us. Some of the shortfalls we have seen in the last 24
months include individuals failing to store adequate amounts of non-perishable foods that don’t require cooking for more than a three-day- and-night period. A one-week period is better; same goes for water. Just because you are on a county or city water system doesn’t mean you won’t need the suggested three gallons per person minimum amount of water stored and rotated to keep it fresh. What about flashlights, portable radios, fire extinguishers and other essentials? Do you have a source of auxiliary heat and do you know how to safely use it to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from fumes? Do you have a plan for your family or business in the event of a major emergency? The Meade County Emergency Management Agency Web site is full of information to help increase your preparedness: www.meadeema. com/downloads.html. A major complaint from
the January ice storm is lack of public information. This has been addressed by the addition of the Emergency and Public Information Hotline at 270-422-1082 (It was erroneously listed in the new 2009 telephone book). This is an answer-only line which allows local government to record up to 10 minutes of information for you to access in an emergency situation — things like sheltering, food and water resources, routes of travel and closures of roadways, etc. It can be accessed from any working land line telephone or cell phone. Radio station WMMG now has a back up generator. If the power fails the station may leave the air for a few minutes, but will soon be broadcasting emergency information on 93.5 FM and 1140 AM. To hear this in a power outage, you’ll need an inexpensive portable AM/ FM radio operating on batteries or a dynamotor crank on the radio. These can be
Meade County RECC named CoC’s member of the month for August Submitted by Meade Co. Area Chamber of Commerce Meade County RECC is the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for August. The rural electric cooperative was selected because of its strong, on-going support of the Chamber of Commerce and its commitment to community service in Meade and the five neighboring counties in which it provides service, according to Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Pike. “Meade County RECC is a tremendous supporter of the Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to make our community a good place to be in business, to work, to raise a family, and to enjoy life,� he said.
He cites such contributions as its efforts to help the Chamber of Commerce, Meade County Tourism, and the Meade County-Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority move into new quarters at 79 Broadway, and its support of initiatives to market the community to U.S. Department of Defense military and civilian personnel relocating to Fort Knox. Beyond support for the Chamber of Commerce, Pike says RECC was recognized for its work on behalf of community endeavors, citing the Meade County Clothesline of Quilts and the Meade County Fair and its on-going programs to educate consumers about energy safety and conservation. “And,� Pike says, “we can’t overlook the RECC’s efforts during severe weath-
er that strikes our community from time to time. The cooperative and its employees show a dedication to the well being of their members that’s impressive.� Meade County RECC was formed in 1937 and today provides service to 27,847 members in Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin and Ohio counties over 2,965 miles of power lines. The cooperative, governed by a seven-person board of directors elected from its membership, has 64 fulltime and six part-time employees working out of its offices in Brandenburg and in Hardinsburg, in Breckinridge County. Information about Meade County RECC is available online at www.mcrecc.com or by calling 270-422-2162.
found for less than $25. Patients having specialized medical equipment at home have always been a problem in any emergency. It seems that most people feel local governments should stockpile enough oxygen, emergency generators and other medical needs to care for the whole community. This is simply not practical; no local government has the money or the storage space to obtain and warehouse several hundred oxygen bottles, a vast array of pharmaceuticals or thousands of portable generators. Individuals with special needs should talk with their suppliers and doctors about their needs. Meade County RECC and others like to know if you have special medical needs so they can try to restore your electricity as soon as possible, but there is no way they can guarantee fast restoration in any emergency. You still may be on your own for extended periods should it be a major out-
age with extensive damage to the power infrastructure, as we had in the ice storm. Some western Kentucky communities were out of power for many months following the ice storm. The ice storm and other disasters have shown us that such events will happen here. To think that we are now finished with disasters is pure folly. The small earthquake in April 2008 rattled nerves. A major earthquake (whenever it comes) will make the 2009 ice storm look like a picnic. Entire regions of the U.S. will be impacted on a wide scale. Movement and handling of emergency meal kits, water and fuels to supply millions of people will be staggering logistically. Arrangements for shelter will be even moreso. Months will pass before even basic needs will be restored. If it occurs in or around winter, hardships will be unimaginable for those caught off guard. The American Red Cross is
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Silver From page A1 Burns suffered a lower back injury during a tour in Vietnam in 1976 when he plummeted 800 feet without a parachute after it malfunctioned. Then, he broke his back in 1983. “It was June 12 at Doe Run Creek,� he said. “It was a diving accident. I had a back spasm while diving into the water ... and I missed the swimming hole I was aiming for.� Burns’ competitive edge and pursuit for an adventurous life were never curbed, however, and the Philadelphia native participated in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games for the sixth year this summer. The event is held in different cities across the country, more recently held in Spokane, Wash. Burns competed in the airguns, slalom, 100-meter
track and two swimming events: the 25-yard backstroke and 25-yard freestyle. His strength, agility and determination led him to the winners’ circle where he earned two silver medals for the track event and slalom and two bronze medals for the swimming races. “I’m 51-years-old now so it’s nothing for these younger veterans to come in and blow me out of the water,� Burns said. “But nobody’s there to really win. It’s more of a big, happy partnership than it is a competition.� More than 500 athletes attended this year’s National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which is the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world. The event is a multi-event sports and rehabilitation program for military service veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or certain neurological problems. The games are presented by the Department of Veter-
ans of Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. “President Obama recently said that caring for veterans and their families is a matter of honor as a nation,� stated Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki, in a letter about this summer’s competition. “The National Veterans Wheelchair Games highlight our nation’s commitment to our wounded heroes. The Games also allow those veterans to teach us all the meaning of heroism, determination and comradeship.� In addition to staying in shape for the annual contest, Burns serves as a community mentor educating children about playing safely in and around water. He is also the chaplain for the Meade County fire district. “It’s really a special time,� he said about the Olympics. “You see these soldiers coming back from Afghanistan or Iraq with no arms or no legs and they’re swimming 50 meters ... it’ll really put a lump in your throat.�
still looking for volunteers to receive training and provide local shelter for the next major event. A few local people and churches have stepped forward, but many more are needed. Meade County can’t depend on other counties sending us help in wide spread emergency situations. The 2009 ice storm demonstrated how quickly the regional volunteer base can be snatched up. We need our own people to help with our local requirements. Likewise, Meade County Emergency Management needs a few good people (not already committed to other emergency services) who can assist with various administrative tasks when emergencies strike. As with the American Red Cross you will need to receive training and of course, background checks to participate. Call 270-4222776 if you’re interested. More information can be found at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ERGSY4FD6Lc.
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Mrs. Annabell Bennett, 90, of Louisville, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Bennett; three brothers, Clarence T. Kendall Sr., Arlie “Buddy” Kendall and Evans Kendall; and a sister, Bertha Mae Kendall. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Laverne Sedoris of Louisville and Deanna Sinnett of West Point, Ky.; six grandchildren, Gary, Bobby and Jeff Sedoris, Debbie Stowe and Todd Sinnett, all of Louisville, and Keith Sinnett of West Point, Ky.; a sister, Dorothy Jones of Louisville; a halfbrother, Elmer Pipes of West Point; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. today. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Mrs. Gladys Maxine Ritchie Logsdon, 83, of Brandenburg, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Logsdon was a member of Rock Haven Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, Judith Faye Allsopp, Charles Dennis Logsdon and Lonna Lynne Humphrey, all of Brandenburg; seven grandchildren, Angela, Karen, Cindy, Troy, LaDonna, Bridgette and Dwayne; 13 great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jalen, Justyn, Makaela, Tyler, Andrew, Caledon, Samantha, Caitlin, Casy, Jeremy, Dwayne and Blair; and three great-greatgrandchildren, Justin, Tyler and Mia. The funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 27, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with burial following in Buck Grove Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Timothy E. “Tim” McCoy
Timothy E. “Tim” McCoy, 58, of Ekron, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest. He was born Sept. 22, 1950, in Louisville to the late Frank and Marguerite McCoy. He was an employee of Kosmos Cement for 28 years where he was a derrick operator, a member of the Boilermakers Union D595 of Louisville, where he was president for 12 years, a Kentucky Colonel, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, an avid fisherman, hunter, NASCAR and Tony Stewart fan and UK basketball fan. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Eva Jones McCoy; a daughter, Mandy Stout of Ekron; sons, Donald McCoy and Mike (Adrianne) McCoy, both of Ekron, Ky.; a sister, Nancy (Byrd) Shacklette of Ekron; brothers, Tom (Sharon) McCoy of Anaheim, Calif., and John David (Lee Ann) McCoy of Ekron; and six grandchildren, Sara, Austin, Whitney, Jose, Carter and Katie. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m., at the chapel of Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg, Ky., with burial in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com.
Waltraud Maria Brooks Waltraud Maria Brooks, 70, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a volunteer for Hope in Radcliff, a former employee of Ireland Army Hospital on Ft. Knox, and was a caring mother. She is survived by her husband, Turley Brooks of Radcliff, Ky.; two daughters, Eva (Mark) Prickett of Temple, Texas, and Tammy Brooks of Radcliff, Ky.; three sons, Tony (Chris) Brooks of Colorado Springs, Colo., Karlos Brooks of Radcliff, Ky., and Andrae (Jana) Brooks of Woodbridge, Va.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers and three sisters, all of Germany. A graveside service was held Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky., with Bro. Ron Burgess officiating. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
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Betty Jean Greer Barger Mrs. Betty Jean Greer Barger, 78, of Guston, Ky., died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at her residence. She was born Feb. 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph Emmett and Mamie Milholland Greer. Besides her parents, Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, a brother, Herman Greer, and a sister, Edith Humphrey. She is survived by four children, Beverly (Norman) Sipes, Ron (Betty) Barger, Pam (Roger) Thompson, and Karen (Willie) Dowell, all of Brandenburg; five grandsons, Jacob Sipes, Miles and Keane Barger, Kelley Thompson and Chris Earle; six greatgrandchildren, TJ, Jessica, Jasmine and Jade Sipes, Kyle Thompson and Caden Earle; a stepgranddaughter, Shanna O’Banion; a brother, Joe (JoAnn) Greer of Brandenburg; five sisters, Mary Waters of Elizabethtown, Ky.; Martha Greer of Jeffersonville, Ind., Dot Sermersheim of Valley Station, Ky., Margaret (Leroy) Adkisson of Irvington, Ky., and JoAnn Willett of Wolf Creek, Ky.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 24, at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial followed in St. George Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jacob Sipes, T.J. Sipes, Keane Barger, Butch Thompson, Tim Humphrey and Rick Barger. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 or to the Masonic Homes of Louisville, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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Donald Alvin Fair Donald Alvin Fair, 37, of Big Spring, Ky., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at his home in Big Spring. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janey M. Fair, and his sister, Shannon Rae Fair. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Faye Fair of Big Spring, Ky.; a son, Stefan R. Mitchell of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and his father, Larry R. Fair of Radcliff, Ky. A graveside service was held Monday, Aug. 24, at Monte Vista Memorial Park, in Johnson City, Tenn., with the Rev. Lon Tobin officiating. Burial followed in the Monte Vista Memorial Gardens. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
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Norman Messenger Norman Messenger, 83, of Radcliff, Ky., died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at his home. MSgt. Messenger began his 31 years of military service with the U.S. Navy and retired his service with the U.S. Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II and held an Associates of Arts degree in business. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Blondell Sue Messenger; his parents, Percy H. and Mary A. Messenger; his brother, Milo T. Messenger; his sister, Blondell J. Watkins; and three infant siblings. He is survived by his wife, Susan Ellen Messenger of Radcliff, Ky.; two sons, Norman Keith (Diane) Messenger of Locust Grove, Va., and Mark Herschel (Theresa) Messenger of Franklin, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Norman Keith Messenger Jr., Elizabeth Marie Pritchett, Stephen Mark Messenger, Ellen Ann Messenger and Paul Daniel Messenger; and three great-grandchildren. The service will be held in West Virginia. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Tiffany Leah Vertrees Tiffany Leah Vertrees, 35, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Radcliff, Ky. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Diana L. and David Loving of Radcliff, Ky.; her father, Russell A. Robinson of Radcliff, Ky.; two brothers, Bruce D. Westerfield of Somerset, Ky., and Joshua A. Westerfield of Indianapolis, Ind.; a stepbrother, David Lee Loving Jr. of Radcliff, Ky.; a stepsister, Amber Y. Loving of Radcliff, Ky.; and a niece, Branda Westerfield of Somerset, Ky. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Pastor Thomas Murphy officiating. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Bethel/Muldraugh Methodist Church 270-422-4501 Big Springs Baptist Church 270-828-3844 Blue River Baptist Church 270-497-4877 Brandenburg Church of Christ 270-422-3878 Brandenburg Church of God 270-422-5488 Brandenburg United Methodist Church 270-422-2810 Buck Grove Baptist Church 270-828-2717 Canaanland Ministries Inc. 270-422-1087 Cedar Grove Bible Methodist Church 270-422-8095 Church of the Nazarene 270-422-4691 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 270-422-3656 Cold Spring Baptist Church 270-497-4500 Community Baptist Church 270-828-6500 Ekron Baptist Church 270-422-2958 First Baptist Church 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church 270-828-2333 Guston Baptist Church 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary Baptist Church 270-547-7703
Helping Hands Ministry 270-422-1819 Higher Encounters Ministries 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy 270-828-8770 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 270-422-3721 Macedonia Christian Church 282-7288 Meade County Baptist Temple 270-422-4066 Meade County General Baptist Church 270-422-2739 Muldrauch Baptist Church 502-942-3886 Muldraugh Church of Jesus Christ of United Baptist 270-828-3140 New Brandenburg Baptist Church 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Church 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God 270-422-2478 Rock Haven Baptist Church 270-828-2555 Salem Baptist Church 270-422-1399 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 270-422-2196 Weldon Christian Church 502-635-7515 Zion Grove Baptist Church 270-828-3939
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FAITH & VALUES
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Violent shows, toys, should be a concern to parents James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: I’m concerned about the violent content of some children’s cartoon shows and the toys and other products connected with them. My husband thinks they’re harmless. What’s your point of view? DR. DOBSON: I share your misgivings. There’s a trend toward a brand of violence in some of today’s cartoons and toys that I see as a dangerous departure from the more traditional combat-type games in which boys have always engaged. For one thing, the characters tend to be adults involved in adult activities, some of which are
highly questionable. I don’t feel that they are appropriate role models for impressionable young children. In addition, there’s an occult or New Age flavor to many of these programs and products. The settings are mythical or futuristic, and the action often revolves around superstition, sorcery and magic. For these reasons they concern me for spiritual as well as psychological reasons. The electronic media has incredible power to “sell” these dubious heroes and their exploits to our children. Studies have measured actual physiological changes that occur when kids are watching a violent television program or movie: The pulse rate quickens, the eyes dilate, the hands sweat, the mouth goes dry, and breathing accelerates. It should be obvious that this
kind of “entertainment” has a dramatic emotional impact — especially if it’s repeated often enough. And the toys that are marketed as “spin-offs” from such programs only serve to reinforce or extend those negative effects. What’s more, there’s no balancing positive, healthy or educational component to these products. That’s why our organization, Focus on the Family, and others have made major investments in high-quality videos and other materials for children. We must provide alternatives for families that want their kids to have wholesome entertainment but are determined to protect them from the popular culture. We will continue to do what we can to meet that need.
QUESTION: I have a friend whose children drive me crazy when I’m around them. They are the most undisciplined brats I’ve ever seen. We can’t even talk when they are around. I would love to help my friend with a few disciplinary tips. How can I do this without offending her? DR. DOBSON: When you want to point out a flaw or shortcoming in someone else’s behavior or character, you do it the way porcupines make love: very, very carefully. Otherwise, you’re likely to lose a friend. Pointing out parenting mistakes in others is even riskier. You’re liable to get your ears pinned back for trying it -even when your motives are honorable and you have a child’s interest at heart. That’s why I never offer unsolicited
ABOVE: Rev. Sherman Ramsey submerges Arrick Jones during the creek baptism. RIGHT: Youth minister Steve Butler performs Kelsey Randolph’s baptism. THE NEWS STANDARD/ LAURA SAYLOR
Come clean, receive His forgiveness Dan Newton Divine Guidance Genesis 3:11–12 says, “And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ the man said. ‘The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.’” (NASB) Following the release of photographs depicting the shocking abuse of Iraqi prisoners of war, former secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld told the Senate Armed Services Committee, “These events occurred on my watch. As secretary of defense, I am accountable for them. I take full responsibility.” Though Rumsfeld’s words did little to quiet his crit-
ics, many observers found them refreshing because they demonstrated an uncommon willingness to take responsibility for the deplorable environment he had allowed to develop. Every failure seems to attract a corresponding excuse. The murderer says, “I’m really not a bad person,” or the embezzling CEO insists, “I didn’t know,” but excusemaking is nothing new. It goes as far back as the dawn of human history when Adam began making excuses for his willful obedience. When God uncovered Adam’s sin, the man offered sort of an admission: “Well … it was the woman … the woman you gave me, I might add. She gave me the fruit, and … well … yeah, I guess I ate it. But I mean, look at her, Lord! I mean c’mon! I’m only human!” Excuses. Excuses.
Adam led the blame-shifting parade that so many of us have marched in ever since, faulting God and others for our own shortcomings. What would have happened if Adam had owned up to his failure? We’ll never know. The far more relevant question is whether we will own up to ours. When you sin or err in any way, you need to come clean with God without offering alibis or excuses as Adam did. That’s the way to receive God’s forgiveness and restoration. We invite you to Grace Baptist Church this Sunday for our services 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. Be sure to listen to our Radio program every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight Recently I came across this little story and thought it so funny but true, and I wanted to share it with you. A grandfather asked his ten-year-old grandson, “What did you learn in Sunday School today?” “Well, Grandpa, we learned all about the Jews and the Ex-
odus. The Jews got chased all the way to the Red Sea by the Egyptian soldiers in chariots, before Moses ordered a dozen big boats. They just made it across the sea before the soldiers caught them. The Egyptians started to cross the Red Sea after them, but a huge wave came and drowned them all, and the Jews were saved.” The grandfather exclaimed, “Your teacher told you that?” “Well, not exactly,” the boy said, “but you’d never believe it the way she told it.”
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Don’t distort, dismiss the Word of God It seems so many today are as apt to distort or dismiss the Word of God because it seems unbelievable. The Word of God is the divinely inspired and infallible account of God and His Son Jesus Christ and His work and will for all mankind. Jesus said in Luke 21:33, ”Heaven and earth shall pass away but my words shall endure forever.” The Word of God: heed it, read it, believe it. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
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QUESTION: What causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? DR. DOBSON: It is believed to be inherited. Russell Barkley of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center estimates that 40 percent of ADHD kids have a parent with similar symptoms, and 35 percent have an affected
sibling. If one identical twin is affected, the chances are between 80 and 92 percent that his or her sibling will be also. ADHD is two to three times as likely to be diagnosed in boys as girls. The cause of ADHD is unknown, but it is probably associated with subtle differences in brain structure, its neural pathways, its chemistry, its blood supply or its electrical system. As of this writing, some interesting hypotheses are emerging, although definitive conclusions can’t yet be drawn. 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.
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First Baptist Church holds creek baptism Congregation members of First Baptist Church in Brandenburg along with the friends and family members of eight local individuals shared in the celebration of a creek baptism held Sunday evening at Doe Run Inn. Arrick Jones, Tyler Blaire, Kelsey Randolph, Matthew Miller, Elizabeth Burns, Daphnie Mattingly, Luke Mattingly and Austin Allen were all baptized in Doe Run Creek during the brief outdoor service. Baptism candidates were then presented with a rose and Bible by Rev. Sherman Ramsey. Worship was held through song and prayer, with a fellowship gathering held afterward at Doe Run Inn.
advice about other people’s children, no matter how badly I think it is needed. If you insist on telling the other mother what she doesn’t want to hear, let me suggest that you first invest some time and effort in your friend. When a relationship of confidence has been carefully constructed, you’ll have then earned the right to offer her some gentle advice. There are no shortcuts to this process.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of Leviticus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 3, what does Jesus say that everyone practicing evil hates? The light, Truth, The Lord, Believers 3. Who found an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a
chariot reading the words of Esaias (Isaiah)? Ahaz, Philip, Jotham, Uzziah 4. From Joshua 2, where did Rahab hide Israelite spies? Under table, In cave, On roof, With oxen 5. What did Jesus send into a herd of swine? Unclean
spirits, Justice, Breath of life, Mighty wind 6. Who was the father of Solomon? Nathan, Uriah, Judas, David ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) The light; 3) Philip; 4) On roof; 5) Unclean spirits; 6) David
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For half a century, Hollywood has speculated what it might be like if extraterrestrials paid us a visit. Would they want to destroy us? Rule us? Save us? “District 9” inventively takes us to a not-so-distant future when intergalactic aliens have already been here for more than 20 years, marooned when their craft stalls out the sky above Johannesburg, South Africa. And after all this time, humans still have no clue about where they’re from, why they came or what makes them tick. Walled into a shantytown in the middle of Johannesburg, South Africa, the aliens — which walk upright, communicate fluently in their own language and raise families — are dismissively called “prawns” for their physical resemblance to the aquatic bottom-feeders. And they haven’t exactly become model citizens. They scavenge through garbage dumps, traffic with Nigerian crime lords and don’t care much for the ghetto squalor in which they’ve been forced to live in District 9.
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Friday, Aug. 28 KY HEARTLAND FESTIVAL August 28 and 29 at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown. For information, visit www. etownchamber.org or call 270-765-4334. Bluegrass Cellular 5K Fun Run/ Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. at Ring Road Branch of Bluegrass Cellular. Visit www. bluegrasscellular.com
Saturday, Aug. 29 FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Call Amy 270-4227402 When a military-industrial corporation initiates a re-settlement of the aliens into another fenced compound further from the city, none of the citizens of Johannesburg complains. They’re thrilled to see them go. Good riddance. After setting the scene, “District 9” drops us into the two-decades-downthe-road present, as a lowlevel bureaucrat (newcomer Sharlto Copley) gets the job of heading up the alien evictions. But things don’t go exactly as planned. To reveal more would pull the movie’s punch. Suffice it to say that director Neill Blomkampp, a native of South Africa, has crafted a grittily brilliant allegory about racism, military impe-
rialism and some of humanity’s baser instincts. (You don’t have to strain to see the movie’s connection to South Africa’s former separatist policies of racial apartheid, which was boiling and roiling when Blomkampp was coming of age there in the early 1990s.) But despite its sharpedged, satirical social overtones, “District 9” is not a political soapbox. It’s a rocking, rolling action drama about alien castaways that just want to go home, an evil corporation that wants to capitalize on them at any cost, and one man who freakishly gets caught in the middle. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.
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An historial ‘Miracle’ brings underdogs to HD Miracle (Blu-ray) Kurt Russell stars in this rousing 2004 Disney flick about the memorable 1980 Olympics hockey match-up between the U.S. underdogs and the seemingly invincible Russians. It’s as inspiring as ever, and the new hi-res Blu-ray treatment brings every slap shot into crisp high-definition. Extras include several bonus features, including one about the real-life coach that brought home the gold, Herb Brooks. The Book of Cool, by Marianne Taylor (Book) It’s a term we hear — and use — with casual abandon. But what is “Cool?” This hip and flip exploration of the ultimate expression of social acceptance covers the spectrum of people, fashions and fads past and present.
With a mixture of pop psychology, pseudo-science, sociological dissection and just plain playfulness, it’ll help you define it, understand it and, above all, avoid its dreaded flipside: uncool! Visions of Britain and Ireland (DVD) Ever wanted to zip around the British Isles in a helicopter? Take an exhilarating fly-over of the legendary landmarks, historic cities, ancient sites and lush landscapes of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in this scenerypacked fourdisc set, which contains an hour of bonus footage that never aired when the series originally aired on public television. With a sound track of classical music and sonorous poetry, it’s a treat for your armchair-travel senses. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.
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OUTDOOR EXPO 8 a.m. at the Breck Co. Fairgrounds. 4x4 truck show, sales, boats, ATV’s, seminars, etc.! Visit www. huntinthebeast.com for more information. Chris Stallings 270-668-9037 PATRIOT’S POT LUCK PICNIC 12 p.m. at Meade-Olin Park in Brandenburg. Bring kids, the folks, and some of your favorite dishes. Eat and then discuss ways that we can get involved in a government that belongs to us. This is NOT a partisan event, merely a chance to meet some good people, eat a good meal, and have some fun. E-mail jeffjohnson@ispky.com for more information. THE EDGE SERVICE 6 p.m. Every Saturday at Glad Tidings Christian Center’s activity building. Geared for ages 1835. Nursery and childcare provided (up to age 5). Eric and Danielle Hornback, Edge Pastors. 270422-2020 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road,
Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184
Sunday, Aug. 30 BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349
Monday, Aug. 31 BEDTIME STORY NIGHT 6:30-7 pm. at the Meade County Public Library. Children are encouraged to attend in their pajamas and bring a pillow, blanket, or favorite stuffed animal. 270-422-2094 BLUEGRASS MUSIC Enjoy free bluegrass music in the Vine Grove Optimist Park every Monday night at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donna Broadway 270-877-2422 HOMEWORK HELP Free homework help 4-10 p.m. daily. www. meadereads.org or call the Meade County Library at 270-422-2094 for information. 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. STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094
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DIABETES COALITION 2 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Breckinridge and Meade County Diabetes Coalition. Open to anyone with an interest in improving the lives of people that are affected by diabetes. 800-280-1601 ext. 1035
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
FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Call Amy 270-4227402
STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094
Wednesday, Sept. 2
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
YOGA Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094
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BOOK DISCUSSION 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. “A Skeleton In God’s Closet”, written by Paul L. Maier.
LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library every Thursday. For ages 2 and under. 270-422-2094
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Planning meal time for your family Jennifer Bridge Family & Consumer Science Anyone who cooks meals for their family wants to prepare nutritious meals that are tasty. Great meals do not just happen. They take time and preparation, but following a few tips and planning meals in advance is beneficial for you and your family. By planning meals you can provide side dishes that appeal to everyone. Planning your meals in advance could help you refrain from unnecessary purchases at the grocery store and have fewer leftovers. One of the best things about meal planning is that you create fun, family time where everyone can appreciate one another. There are many ways you can plan meals and taking a little time each week to do so can save time, money and effort. When planning meals, use cookbooks and grocery advertisements to make menus and a shopping list. Consider purchasing cookbooks with appetizing recipes that you want to try or ask your friends for tried and true recipes that you know
Guthrie From page A4 members listened to Guthrie speak briefly about an array of current issues, from health care reform and foreign dependence to stimulus funds and energy initiatives Guthrie said he initially
your family will love. This will save time and money at the grocery store. Look in the pantry and refrigerator to see what you have leftover that could be used again. Using leftovers saves money and prevents the loss of foods to spoiling. To save time while cooking, consider combining made-ahead frozen dishes with easy-to-prepare side dishes. It’s important to take into account the nutrition offerings of each meal. Think of meal patterns by what your family needs the most of in the way of nutrition. Since eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables is a big challenge for many families, start with a fruit and/or vegetable and then decide on a protein dish that will compliment your choice. Include a hot or cold vegetable that goes well with the main dish. Select a hot or cold beverage, remembering to meet the daily milk requirement. Finish with a dessert such as fresh fruit, yogurt or pudding. Desserts are not always needed, but if you decide to include one, consider the number of calories in it. Healthy meals should be colorful and tasty, using delicious blends of flavors and textures. Consider using a crisp food with a soft food for
a scale of texture. The use of color helps make a meal satisfying too. If the main dish needs color, serve it with a colorful vegetable or salad. Combine bland flavor with a zesty food; use seasoning to bring out taste and flavor. Remember to serve hot foods hot and cold foods cold. For example, serve hot pork chops with cold applesauce. Make the meal balanced with hearty and light foods but also offer a variety of choices. Vary methods of preparation for the same type of food served more than once in the same day. And finally, create a pleasant setting that promotes good conversation between family members. Taking the time and effort to prepare a great meal can be a rewarding experience for you and your family members and could become an important, lasting tradition. For more information and tips on planning nutritious meals for your family, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. Source: Sandra Bastin, extension food and nutrition specialist
supported stimulus funds when they were intended to benefit bridges and roadways, but “that money hasn’t gotten out into the communities like it was supposed it,” he said. He went on to say that Kentucky will mostly be the state most negatively affected by the Cap and Trade Bill because the state boasts
big manufacturers due to its present low energy costs. After discussing the strengths and weaknesses of current government policies, Guthrie opened the floor to questions. The luncheon concluded after 1 p.m., though Guthrie lingered afterward with attendees to further expound upon their questions and his points of view.
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Creative teaching grant goes to middle school duo By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Stuart Pepper Middle School teachers David Craycroft and Amy Vujaklija were recently announced as winners of the $1,000 Greer Creative Teaching Grant for 2009. Their project, titled Young Entrepreneur Systems, engages nearly 200 middle school students in a business operation selling dog tag necklaces to their peers. The tags are personalized with names and designs, and students are involved in every aspect, from marketing and project management to cost analysis and delivery. “It’s turning out to be a pretty good way for students to get some hands on learning about how businesses work,” Vujaklija said. “It’s been a lot of work so far, but the students are into it. They distributed surveys to different classrooms and are responsible for collect-
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hearing 9-2-09. Josye W. Whisenhunt, 18, assault 2nd degree- dismiss; terroristic threatening 3rd degree- jury trial 10-23-09. Ruby Lauveda Allen, 26, 1st degree possession of controlled substance/ drug unspecified, 1st offense- pled guilty, 90 days probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation; possession of marijuana, less than 8 oz., 1st offensepled guilty, 12 months probated after 20 days jail, 2 years probation. Arnold Wayne Stewart Jr., 34, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 10-7-09. Carl Rob Frazier, 68, 2 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degreepreliminary hearing 10-7-09. Nickolas A. Skaggs, 20, sodomy 2nd degree; rape 2nd degree no forcewaive to grand jury 9-14-09. Steven Kelley Powers, 43, sexual abuse, 1st degree- preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Christopher W. Addington, 22, receiving stolen property under $10,000; possession of burglary toolspreliminary hearing 8-26-09. Michael E. Miller, 24, careless driving; receiving stolen property under $10,000; possession of burglary toolspreliminary hearing 8-26-09. Jon Charles Mills, 20, forgery 2nd degree- 9-2-09. Jeramie L. McGrew, 19, receiving stolen property (firearm)- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 60 days jail, 2 years probation. Bruce Eugene Mills, 31, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.- dismiss by motion of county attorney. Shirley Mae Hale vs. Mark Jef Hale, domestic violence, defer released on $500 bond, 10-7-09. Richard Eug Swink, 45, theft by deception including cold checks under $10,000- preliminary hearing 8-2609. Richard Eug Swink, 45, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Richard Eug Swink, 45, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500, pre trial conference 8-26-09. Frederick Joseph McLemore, 47, probation revocation hearing- 9-2309. Frederick Joseph McLemore, 47, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.pre trial conference 9-23-09. Richard Jason Elmore, 31, probation violation- 9-9-09. Richard Jason Elmore, 31, flagrant non support, preliminary hearing 9-909. Tammy Lynn Dodson, 37, possession of marijuana- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pled
guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail.
District Court 8/28/09 Joshua Thomas Banister, 26, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, on foot; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, 1st offense; possession open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Aaron Lee Triplett, 26, speeding 15mph over limit; operation motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, .08, aggravator, 2nd offense; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspendedpled not guilty, pretrial conference 8-26-09. Crystal Ann Cundiff, 26, failure to wear seat belts; reckless driving; operation motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, 3rd offense; fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, on foot; resisting arrest; escape, 3rd degree- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 8-26-09. Shawn Dewayne Benham, 31, failure to or improper signal; reckless driving- dismiss/merged; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS $200. Adam D. Martin, 27, speeding 16mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc., .08, 1st offense- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 8-26-09. Courtney Newsome, 35, speeding 21mph over limit; OPS, failure to appear, $1000 cash. Michael R. Pierce, 41, leave accident/fail render aid/assistance with death/serious physical injury- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Earl Ray Jett Jr., 34, failure to/ or improper signal; careless driving; failure to wear seat belts; possession of marijuana; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, 1st offense; possession open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- TEP 8-26-09. Boris T. Drane Jr., probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Steven T. Holeman, 43, fugitive from another state (misdemeanor)- in 90 days, Indiana to get government warrant or else release him. Ashley N. Cozart, 24, theft by unlawful taking/display, shoplifting- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 8-2609. Christopher Michael Hulsey, 35, theft by deception including cold checks- pled guilty, 10 days probated, after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Stanley Way Straney, 45, non
support- 8-26-09, to dismiss if check clears. Ashley Jacqueline Annand, 24, theft by deception including cold checks- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 8-26-09. Amber M. Swink, 21, assault 4th degree, domestic violence minor injury- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 9-2-09. Laura Ellen Smith, 45, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- pled not guilty pretrial conference 9-2-09. Matthew Dale Holtzclaw, 27, thet by unlawful taking/display shopliftingpled not guilty pretrial conference 8-26-09. James M. Reed Jr., 22, speeding 17mph over limit- pled guilty, $30 fine; operation on suspended/revoked operators license- amend to no license in possession, pled guilty $50 fine. Elizabeth S. Benski, 46, speeding 10mph over limit- pled guilty, $20 fine Dena R. Stylianou, 32, failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear, send court notice 9-2-09. Michael Lee Whelan, 26, no motorcycle operators license; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense- send notice for 9-16-09. Jeremiah T. Bradley, 18, speeding 15mph over limit- pled guilty, $30 fine. Ashley N. Jeanes, 20, speeding 19mph over limit; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense- pretrial conference 8-26-09. Robert Lee Smith, 36, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; improper equipment- pled not guilty pretrial conference 9-9-09. Mary Fern Blair, 42, speeding 23mph over limit- 9-16-09, assigned state traffic school. Patrick W. Kullman III, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense. Mary Ann McLemore vs. Bendetta Mae Williams, domestic violencedismiss. Debrah Ann Garcia vs. Alexander John Garcia, domestic violence- 9-209. Emilie Morales-Wilson, 37, 3 counts of criminal possession forged instrument, 2nd degree- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Jeffrey N. Thomas, 45, wanted endangerment, 1st degree; fleeing or evading police, 1st degree; reckless driving- pled not guilty preliminary hearing 8-26-09. Gregory Dennis Timberlake II, 31, disorderly conduct 2nd degree; theft by unlawful taking/display shoplifting- pled not guilty pretrial conference 8-26-09. Matthew Allen Teeter, 28, assault 4th degree, domestic violence minor injury; violation of Kentucky E.P.O./ D.V.O.; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, 1st offense- pled not guilty pretrial conference 8-26-09.
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SPMS teachers David Craycroft and Amy Vujaklija received the 2009 Greer Creative Teaching Grant. ing them and evaluating the information on them.” Craycroft said the project melds economics and technology with art and design, exposing students to the full gamut of roles necessary to operate a successful busi-
ness endeavor. “It’s really taking off ... and it’s something we’ll continue to work on throughout the school year,” he said. The grant is sponsored locally each year by Greer Insurance.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Fashion Floors: successfully servicing homes, businesses for 33 years By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Though its location is a tad off the beaten path, Fashion Floors Inc. is undoubtedly a successful business. Established in 1976, owner Allen Stivers decided to open the business when he grew tiresome of his daily “grind of a drive” to Ford Motor Company in Louisville, his son, Shawn Stivers said. Allen started the business in his garage, located behind his Meade County home. Shawn said he’s still not sure what interested his father in flooring, but nevertheless, the business flourished. Within its first year, Allen needed a larger facility for his operation, and soon he and his sons built a building on a one-acre parcel — its current location on Brandenburg Road (Hwy. 144). Thirty-two years later the corporation continues to boast quality, brandname products for all types of floors, down-home, friendly customer service and competitive prices. Allen has since retired from the operation, but still “peaks his head in a few times a week,” Shawn said. Having been raised around the business and providing a helping hand for many years, Shawn said he found his knack in the flooring industry after he married his wife, Rhonda. “After we married I felt it was time to grow up,” he said. “It’s what I knew and I was good at it … and one
thing led to another and I just hung in there and stayed with it.” Shawn is now the operator and manager of Fashion Floors. The store offers all types of flooring from hardwood and ceramic tile to laminate and carpet, services such as steam cleaning for cars, homes and upholsteries, free estimates and installation for residential and commercial locations. Fashion Floors guarantees its installation work for two years. The store’s inventory includes Shaw Carpets, Bruce Hardwood and many other top brand products that all come with manufacturer warranties ranging from one to 50 years. Fashion Floors employs 16 locals and several subcontractors. Many employees have nearly 20 years with the company or equivalent experience. “We try to be personable,” he said. “People who work here … all grew up around here, and most of my installers all live in Brandenburg, except for a couple who live in Breckinridge County.” Shawn said due to the economic decline, Fashion Floors has taken a slight hit in residential business, but for the most part his customers have remained loyal — something he said he and his employees are grateful for. “I’ve seen a decrease in residential work, but honestly I’ve got just as many people working for me as I did before,” he said. The store also has various types of financing options and is willing to work with
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Employees Rhonda Stivers (left front), Joe Voyles (left back), and Karen Withers (right front) stand in the center of Fashion Floor’s show room with operator and manager Shawn Stivers. each individual’s financial and personal needs. “We go through CitiFinancial,” he said. “We’ve got everything from 90 days same as cash, all the way up to … making payments for two years.” Shawn credits the store’s success to the few words of wisdom he instills in himself and other employees. “The thing I try to get through to our employees is to treat people the way you’d want to be treated, and if you do that, you’re probably not too far off,” he said. “We just try to keep our customer’s happy and take care of them in a timely fashion.” Many customers, according to Shawn, are surprised at the quantity and availability of stock the store offers.
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“A lot of times I think people are shocked because we are kind of off the beaten path,” he said. “They’re shocked when they walk in and see the selection we have. I think a lot of people think, ‘Well they’re out there in the middle of nowhere,’ and when they walk in they’re like, ‘Wow, they do have a lot to offer.’” Shawn said when it comes to competing with large corporations, Fashion Floors may not be able to sustain such low prices for its flooring, “but when it comes to bidding the total job (estimates, installing, etc.) we seldom ever lose out to them because they’ll nickel and dime you to death … and we’re more personable with our customers. Plus, when we
come out and look at (the job), I’ve installed every day for over a dozen years before I was sitting behind the desk and Joe (Voyles, an employee) probably did it for 20 years, so you’re getting that experience … and you’re happy with it when we get through.” Fashion Floors Inc. is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat-
urday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is located at 6055 Brandenburg Road in Brandenburg. For more information, call 270-828-2558.
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Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday August 24, 2009 Receipts: 267 Last week: 202 Last year: 418 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter cows were 10 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 04 percent: Replacement cows 03 percent and feeders 83 percent: The feeder supply included 31 percent steers 43 percent heifers and 26 percent bulls. 16 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress Lo-Dress Breaker 75-80 1070-2145 44.00-49.00 41.50 Boner 80-85 830-1475 40.00-43.50 Lean 85-90 830-1265 35.00-40.50 28.00-34.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Lo Dress 1 1965-2040 79-80 57.00-58.50 2 1005-1880 75-76 51.50-55.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 200-300 241 107.00-115.00 112.25 15 300-400 372 104.00-113.00 107.32 9 400-500 454 106.00-113.00 107.84 13 500-600 549 96.00-103.00 101.18 7 600-700 661 90.00-97.00 95.97 2 800-900 832 83.00-84.00 83.50 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 500-600 538 90.00-93.00 91.44 3 600-700 650 84.00 84.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 200-300 229 96.00-99.00 97.65 27 300-400 368 90.00-95.00 93.28
13 400-500 433 88.00-94.50 92.09 14 500-600 544 85.00-93.00 90.80 7 600-700 654 81.00-82.25 81.88 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 400-500 463 83.50-86.50 85.47 3 500-600 575 83.00 83.00 2 600-700 658 71.50-75.00 73.30 Feeder Heifers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 500-600 583 82.50 82.50 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 300-400 345 107.00-109.00 108.00 7 400-500 405 103.00-110.00 108.93 12 500-600 581 84.50-93.00 87.17 3 600-700 617 87.00-89.00 88.35 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 400-500 460 89.00-94.00 91.82 5 500-600 558 81.00-85.00 81.85 Feeder Bulls Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 400-500 455 88.00 88.00 2 500-600 515 87.50 87.50 3 700-800 783 72.50 72.50 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 300-400 396 81.00 81.00 4 500-600 536 88.00 88.00 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 3-8 months bred 960-1105 lbs. 46.50-55.50 per cwt. Stock Cows and Calves: No Test Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: No Test
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INTRODUCING THE 2010
E R I E G N K D R A T N CLASSES OF
MEADE COUNTY
On Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, more than 339 children began their first day of school in the Meade County school system. Students entered kindergarten at Brandenburg Primary, Battletown Elementary, Ekron Elementary, Muldraugh Elementary, Flaherty Elementary, and Payneville Elementary, and faculty welcomed them with open arms.
Graduating Class of 2022
Mrs. Gable Muldraugh Elementary
Front row (left to right): Paige Knott, Nathan Anglin, Dylan Grubb, Kelsi Duke, Ethan Meacham, Jacob Gaines. Back row: Marcia Gable, Aaliyah Sable, Daniel Holt, Joey Harrison, Ashleigh Boggs, Ethan Deitz, Booklyn Hicks, Krista Collins, Angie Phillips, not pictured, Sierra Quillen.
Ms. Blankenship Brandenburg Primary
Mrs. Sutton Brandenburg Primary
Front row (left to right): Xavier St. John, Tavia Ferry, Paige Young, Makenzie Ledrick, Elyza Gogol, Dakata Jupin. Second row: Grant Beavin, Kara Bewley, Shane Seitz, Kerstin Nevitt, Thomas Biddle, Jamie Rouse, Max Robinson. Back row: Mrs. Julie Sutton, teacher; Garrett Wilkins, Cody Carmon, Cooper Crump, Aaron Brown, Joey Dunn, Emma Shaw, Hunter Loyall, Mrs. Marti Jones, aide. Not pictured: Kaela Wooden and Alexis Stroh.
Mrs. Kirk Brandenburg Primary
Front row (left to right): Hunter Logsdon, Beth Pike, Erika Persson, Paige Martin, Ethan Medley, Paris Disrud. Second row: Griffin Allen, Camreon Hill, Reagan Brown, JoAnna Jantzen, Zackeri Duke, Adrian Eden, Dalton Bass. Back row: Ms. Amy Blankeship, teacher; Lana Edwards, Cole Dunn, Luke Fackler, Lexie Wright, Kyle Parker, J.D. Wilson, Ethan McEwan, Mrs. Kristi Pike, aide. Not pictured: Danielle Adle, Jacob Chism.
Front row (left to right): Ethan Webster, Aydon Caudill, Faith Hughey, Devyn Lynn, Jalen Spradlin, Jacob Dodson. Second row: Ethan Shamblin, Sidney Perry, Junior Greer, Payton Brown, Hayley Brothers, Lawson King, Emilee Duke. Back row: Mrs Lauren Kirk, teacher; Brayden Duke, Nathan Lucas, Amira Drain, James Hampton, Anna Moss, Tori Eiler, Leigha Basham, Mrs. Krista Hardesty, aide.
Mrs. Burtle Brandenburg Primary
Mrs. Funk Brandenburg Primary
Front row (left to right): Emily Hildreth, Jezeca Poole, Aidan Rider, Kali Givans, Rebecca Abell, Haley McElroy. Second row: Dylan Smith, Camden Vessels, Kaylee Nall, Nathan Haycraft, Jadyn Johnson, Mason Raines, Lane Nevitt. Back Row: Mrs. Mary Beth Hubbard, aide; Elisia Burnett, Trinity Spink, Julia Wilkerson, Elijah Rale, Shelby Lahue, Taylor Thompson, Jimmy Montoya, Mrs. Donna Burtle, teacher. Not pictured: Logan Keeling and Austin Self.
Mrs. Donnerman Brandenburg Primary
Front row (left to right): Zoe Sondergeld, Jamie Conrad, Dakota Rowan, Chantel Godsey, Ashton Ledford, Megan Clark, Collin Wright. Second row: Colby Wernz, Jaden Yates, Alyna Mattingly, Grayson Pollock, Madelyn Nevitt, Avery Davidson. Back row: Ms. Kasi Cannady, student teacher; Mrs. Erin Donnerman, teacher; Olivia Triplett, Brent Eads, Sumer Beard, Brady Pollack, Logan McBenge, Aria Eden, Klayton Vann, Mrs. Diana Compton, aide. Not pictured: Riley Gabel, Haley Miller.
Front row (left to right): Kevin Williams, Abby Howard, Nadia Turner, Ethan Hopkins, Garett Darnall, Dallas Terry, Chesney Benham. Second row: Lain Kaufman, Colby Freeman, Ethan Johnston, James Wolf, Sarahann Welch, Hannah Heschke. Back row: Alexis McMasters, Cara Miller, Mimi Honaker, Myah Dixon, Roman Lyons, Chip Devries. Mrs. D. Funk, teacher, Mrs. K. Stout, aide.
Mrs. Wiltshire Brandenburg Primary
Front row (left to right): Jenna Stargel, Chloe McDaniel, Braiden Rider, T.J. Babauta, Clinton Raines, M.J. Padilla. Second row: Dominick Triplett, Keith Scoval, Jessika Wade, Caleb Drechsel, Mally Robinson, Braily Haycraft, Rebecca McMahan. Back row: Courtney Risky, Addison Hibbard, A’Kyah Johnson, Aaron Gardner, Nikki Brothers, Kadence Riggs, David Ruiz. Mrs. Melissa Wiltshire, teacher, and Mrs. Tina Bush, aide.
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Mrs. Smith Paynevillle Elementary
Front row (left to right): Cori Sternwell, Jenna Pike, Brandon Barentine, Cody Pike, Anthony Brown, Andi Cheatham and Aaron Allen. Middle row: Mason Stull, Emily Millay, Hope Stivers, Avery Shacklette, Kayla Humphrey and Rusty Kennedy. Back row: Teacher Mrs. Vista Smith, Chaney Weick, Kaitie Humphrey, Jamie Smith, Macie Heavrin, Tyler Smith, Levi Stull, Hunter Ashmore and teacher’s aide Jennifer Triplett. Not pictured: Kymberly Massey.
Mrs. Meeks Ekron Elementary
Front row (left to right): Roman Gonsalves, Cyia Robertson, Emma Sipes, Alexis Fraley, Courtney Allen, Heather Sweetman and Johnathan Burkhead. Second row: Bryan Riggs, Erica Jewell, Hanna Ashley, Chandler Rupert, Katie Akers, Austin Stewart and Jessica Parson. Back row: Teacher’s aide, Tammy Lane, Grace Mattingly, Miranda Snyder, Nation Taylor, Olivia Adkins, Bobby Ferrier, Haley Mumford, Haley Hardesty and teacher Susan Meeks. Not pictured: Alex Hernandez and Devin Board.
Mrs. Whelan Battletown Elementary
Front row (left to right): Kellie Arnold, Kanaan Stephenson, Haley Moore, Sarah Wolfe and Jolie Sooner. Back row: Teacher Paulette Whelan, Ethan White, Ella Gagel, Sumner Crosier, Joseph Crosier, Hannah Anderson and teacher’s aid, Mary Bennett. Not pictured: Gavin Rhodes.
Mrs. Meyers Flaherty Elementary
Front row (left to right): Koda Elliot, Victoria Lawson, Brendan Allison, Danielle Albert, Cooper Vance, Michaela Whelan, Christopher Mulligan, Taylor Ray, and Jake Phillips. Back row: Will Sipes, Celeste Perry, Dylan Shaw, Caitlin Kennedy, Alex Edelen, Aubrey Hardesty, Seth Serrano, Madison Albert, Joshua Defevers, Ashley Dunning. Teacher’s aide Ms. Debbie, teacher Mrs. Myers.
Mrs. Hill Flaherty Elementary
Front row (left to right): Gavin Heiner, Jaida Michaels, Mark Williams, Whitley Pike, Nicholas Ortiz, Teja Tisdell, Case Kessinger. Second row: Madison Winiecki, Derek Dunning, Jessica Wollam, Ryan Bailey, Cheyenne Cantu, Jay Hartlage, Gracey Laxson. Back Row: Sky Colston, Levi Thomas, Adrianna Porter, Austin Glenn, Jessica Dunbar, Trace Hardesty. Left: Mrs. Cheryl Hill, teacher; Tonda Baldwin, aide. Not pictured: Layla Pollock.
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Mrs. Amy Ray Paynevillle Elementary
Front row (left to right): David Funk, Allie Readon, Zachary Dedicke and Mason Outland. Back row: Abby Deibler, Aiden Rhodes, Daisy Gibson, Justin Johnston, Hayden Knott and Thad Redmon. Not pictured: Mrs. Amy Ray
Mrs. First Ekron Elementary
Front row (left to right): Eric Toews, Allyson Durbin, Ricky Lopez, Alanie Milby, Jayden Gonsalves and Angelina Stinnett. Second row: Cami Burnett, Jacob Carter, Billie Jackey, Emily Stith, Zachary Cheek, Ashton Jantzen, Christina Tidwell and Hannah Richardson. Back row: Teacher’s aide Shaunna Lasley, Griffin Blair, Braden Compton, Madison Compton, Brody Lynch, Emma Mattingly, Katie Kelly, Nehal Habbel, Kain Clarkson, Sara Dean, Sarah Hockman and teacher Ashley First.
Mrs. Bandurske Flaherty Elementary
Front row (left to right): Hannah English, Haley English, Jamie Hurley, Landon Bullock. Back row: Olivia Terry, Isaac Crosslin, Zachary Leonard, Jarett Shacklette, Mrs. Karen Bandurske.
Mrs. Rowlett Flaherty Elementary
Front row (left to right): Kacie Ray, Adam Thompson, Helena Cantu, Mason Shelton, Dylan Ploude, Allyssa Stoker. Middle row: Caleb Kennedy, Kaylnn Church, Ashton Rose, Kaley Gunderson, Caitlin Perry, Jacob Maxwell. Back row: Teacher assistant Mrs. Tamela Twigg, Nathan Johnson, Lydia Ward, Alex DeJarnette, Ryley Lancaster, Frankie Glassmire, MaKaela Tyler, teacher Mrs. Heather Rowlett. Not pictured: Justise Burns and Brooke Deer.
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Front row (left to right): Lucas Roberts, Audrey Richards, Marcus Pryor, Madison Blair, Bret Totty, Lily Gootee, Jimmie Bandy, Savannah Arnold. Back row: Teacher Mrs. Jessie Bradley, Adam Hunt, Tessa Caudill, Bryce Vessels, Brady Knott, Jeremy Jackson, Brooklyn Mattingly, Chloe Myers, Kaitlyn Hodge, Hailey Parker.
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Speed has become one of the Greenwave’s strengths this year By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
Aug. 29 Lady Waves varsity volleyball @ Marion Co.
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Meade County individuals Jesse Adams 47 Cynthia Smith 50 Karlea King 57 Ashley Carter 61 Rachel Harreld 66 ARCHERY EVENTS 3D tournament make up Make up for the Meade County NASP’s fair 3D shoot tournament is on Aug. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at the Meade County Fairgrounds. Registration is $5 on-site and will have 30 targets at 10 to 15 meters. Awards will be given to 1st through 5th place finishers. For more information call Travis Stull at 270-496-4715.
Last year’s Meade County Greenwave football team struggled at times to establish a running game, which led to offensive sputters and low game scores. But with a new season revving up tonight at Anderson County, the Greenwave has a high-octane offense filled with plenty of speed and skilled backs. The team has two new-but-old wingbacks in senior Tommy Arnold and junior Rex Liverman. The two didn’t play last year, but are back to give the team speed around the edge this year. “Tommy (Arnold) has a speed that we didn’t have last year,” said those kids,” ds,” Mofield said. “I said Greenwave head coach Larry Mo- last year our most improved player field. “Rex Liverman is back and he was Ricky y Funk and he’s continued has speed. So we have two kids that to make great strides.” Funk will split time with Crow to can run that we didn’t have last year. make for a deep backfield, while ArThat makes a difference.” With the outside speed of Arnold nold and Liverman will be backed and Liverman, a strong inside attack up by two wo solid sophomore wingwill be essential to keep opponents’ backs, Max ax Cundiff and Brady Smith — who were defenses honest. ere major cogs in the undeThat’s where seniors Tyler Crow feated freshman shman team last year. “Max Cundiff and Ricky Funk can easily start for come into play as 2009 Greenwave Football us,” Mofield said. a pair of bruising “Same with Brady fullbacks. 8/28 at Anderson Co. 8 p.m. 9/4 at John Hardin 7:30 p.m. Smith — they both “What’s going to 9/11 Fern Creek 7:30 p.m. have some athletic help our wing posi9/18 Ballard 7:30 p.m. ability for us.” tions is our fullback 9/25 at Greenwood 8 p.m. Returning quarplay,” Mofield said. 10/2 at North Hardin 7:30 p.m. terback senior Tyler “If Ricky Funk and 10/9 Lincoln County 7:30 p.m. 10/16 Nelson County 7:30 p.m. Mattingly will also Tyler Crow can get 10/23 Central Hardin 7:30 p.m. reap the benefits of yards between the 10/30 at Butler 7:30 p.m. a strong and deep tackles, it will open backfield. up everything. “For me, it’s a quarterback’s That’s the biggest key for us.” Crow, a 5-foot-10-inch, 208-pound dream,” Mattingly said of handing one man wrecking crew, showed off the ball to backs such as Crow some of his hard yardage runs be- and Arnold. “If I’m in trouble I can tween the tackles last year with a dump the ball off to my athletes and handful of touchdowns and more let them do what they do.” Mattingly has grown a lot from than 300 yards rushing. This year, however, he will see more carries his first year as a varsity starting alongside his counterpart, Funk. See SPEED, B10 “I’ve been pleased with both of
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TOP: Tommy Arnold looks to add speed to the Greenwave team. ABOVE: Tyler Mattingly returns as the Meade County starting QB.
Lady Waves off to 2-0-1 start Meade dismantles Corydon By Ben Achtabowski Sports Editor
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Heading into this fall the Lady Waves soccer team had high expectations. So far they have met those expectations with a 2-0-1 record early in the season. Meade County won its home opener 5-1 against Bullitt East Aug 19. The scoring opened in the 24th minute of the first half when senior Chelsea Fochtman crossed to senior Allie Bogard who knocked the ball into the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Fochtman had the next two assists for
The Meade County Greenwave soccer team knows that the best defense is a good attack after its dismantling of
Corydon Central of Indiana, 7-0, on Tuesday night. “You don’t want to get stuck back on defense at any length of time with any team,” said
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Lindsey Andrews (No. 7) scored the winning goal against Bardstown on Saturday. the Lady Waves in the 27th minute when she connected with senior Paige Long and then in the 36th minute when she found sophomore Shelby Miller. “Fochtman with her
speed is amazing,” said head coach Dan Shook. “We have a lot of speed all over the field. I think she used her speed where she could get in
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Zack Brown recorded a hat trick against Corydon Central.
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The 2009 Meade County Greenwave football team has many returning starters on both sides of the ball. The team starts its season tonight at Anderson County.
Freshman volleyball captures LaRue tourney The Meade County freshman volleyball team won its tournament last weekend held at LaRue County. They beat Spencer County, Bullitt East, and John Hardin. They lost one game to LaRue County but came back in the championship game and beat LaRue County 18-14 in the first set and 18-14 again in the second set to win the match and the championship.
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the position to get all of those assists.” Fochtman credits her quickness to running cross country and track. “I was more focused on getting the ball to my girls rather than looking for my shot,” Fochtman said. “I was paying more attention. I’m supposed to be taking shots — and I will. But if I don’t think I can make it or if I think I can set up someone else with a better shot then I’m going to pass it. Really, nine times out of 10, I’m going to pass it.” Bullitt East scored its lone goal of the game with two minutes left in the first half to make the score 3-1. “You hate to give up that one goal,” Shook said. “But our defense battled it out a lot. They made some great saves. Our defense proved itself time and time again tonight.” Junior Kiana Rupe had 12 saves in her first varsity start including several diving saves in the first half. The Lady Waves con-
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Meade County head coach Matt Pollock. “It was good, though, and we looked pretty comfortable. It was the offense’s night tonight.” The Greenwave took a little time to get its game legs during the first match of the season, while the Corydon Central Panthers already had four games under their belts. “I think we had some first game jitters,” said senior forward Zack Brown. “Not playing a game for three or four weeks will do that. We were getting pretty tired of practicing with each other. It was nice to come out here and take it out on some other team.” During the opening minutes of the game the Greenwave looked
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ABOVE: Chelsea Fochtman battles for the ball against a Bullitt East player. RIGHT: Kiana Rupe kicks the ball during Meade County’s game against Bardstown. tinued its offensive attack when Long rounded out her hat trick with two second-half goals. The first one was 18 minutes into the second half assisted by senior Kelli Eden. Then, six minutes later, senior Alexis Hobbs found Long for the third goal to make the final score 5-1. MC sinks Bardstown
a little disheveled but quickly found its groove 11 minutes into the game when Brown charged down the right side of the field and crossed the ball to senior midfielder Logan Raley for the first goal of the game. The second goal was a great individual effort by junior forward Chris Plummer who attacked a Corydon defender deep in the right side corner and wrangled in a quick shot on the goalie. The ball slipped into the net for the second goal of the night with 17 minutes left in the half. Meade County headed into the second half with only a 2-0 lead, but blew out the game 10 minutes in when Brown scored three straight goals all within four minutes of each other. “It feels pretty good,” Brown said of his hat trick and assist. “This is a great
The Lady Waves faced its first formidable foe of the season when they faced a 3-0 Bardstown club Aug. 21 and won 2-1. The Lady Waves struck first when Long scored off a cross from Fochtman in the 14th minute, 1-0. However in the second half Bardstown evened the game, 1-1, 27 minutes into the second half. The Lady Waves had the
way to start off the season. We looked really good in the second half and I think this is just a precursor of what we’re going to do this year.” Senior midfielder Quintin Franke capped off the night with the final two goals with 24 minutes and 57 seconds left in the game. Senior Jordan Compton and sophomore Logan Griffith had a combined effort in the goal for the team’s shut out. The Corydon Central game was the first of four games this week, which includes last night’s home opener against Grayson County and a two-game showdown during the Greenwave Invitational tomorrow starting at 9 a.m. “We have to take care of ourselves,” Pollock said. “We have four games this week. Once we start this season we are
last laugh when Long connected with senior midfielder Lindsey Andrews to score the winning goal with two minutes left in the game. “Me and Paige work really well together,” Andrews said. “Once she gets the ball she knows what to do with it.” Rupe had another fantastic game in the net where she had 13 saves
Is Ron Hornaday Jr. the greatest driver in the history of what is now the Camping World Truck Series? According to a wide range of observers, there isn’t much doubt. Hornaday’s latest accomplishment — a record five consecutive victories — is only a small part of what the 51-year-old native of Palmdale, Calif., has achieved since the Truck Series began in 1995. He has competed regularly in all but five seasons (2000-04) and to date has won a record 45 races, far outdistancing Jack Sprague (28) and Mike Skinner (26). To quantify the significance of the five consecutive victo-
ries, one should note that no one has won more than four in a row at the Sprint Cup level since Richard Petty’s 10 consecutive victories in 1967. Said former Truck Series regular Joe Ruttman: “There’s no question, performance-wise from start to finish, Hornaday is head and shoulders ahead of everyone else. ... When you look at the Truck Series in its entirety, you’re looking at two guys (Skinner and Hornaday). They’re both great guys and have been a real key to the success of Truck racing. NASCAR is fortunate to have two great champions in the series still ‘duking’ it out after all these years.” Skinner, still a series regular, joked: “We need to break Hornaday’s arms and legs,
Waves knot up with Ballard The Lady Waves tied its match with Ballard 1-1 on Monday night. Ballard scored in the first half while Meade County tied the game up in the second when junior Kristin Benton scored on a Miller assist. Rupe had 12 saves in the game.
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Chad Medley (left) attacks an airball with a Corydon Central defender. going to play a lot of matches. “We just have to stretch and eat right. The team has to take care of itself this week so we can maintain
this level of play.” For a full recap of last night’s game and tomorrow’s tournament check next week’s issue of The News Standard.
Hornaday is a cut above the rest By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week
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and maybe (crew chief) Rick Ren’s, too, to slow them down a little now. That’s about the only way to slow that team down. Right now, they’re like a steamroller and are definitely in a class by themselves. “It’s embarrassing because they’re just playing with the rest of the field. They just get out there and ride around, and when it’s time to go, they go.” “Hornaday’s driving style fits the Truck Series perfectly because he’s a hard-charging, tough competitor,” said driver Terry Cook, “and every lap he runs, he races like it’s the last lap.” The most modest assessment of Hornaday’s ability and career came from, well, Hornaday himself. “It’s been a great ride for
me,” he said. Hornaday’s reputation — tough, but fair — fits the Truck Series’ image. “If you rough a guy up, he’ll get you back,” he said. “All these things take place. The driver makes the decision on how badly he wants to win it. If you cross the line, there will be payback. That’s just part of it.” Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com.
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Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-PINS.
Join the Citizens On Patrol Team! This program is for you if you want to take an active role in improving your community and if you are interested in fun, fellowship, and making new friends. For information on joining and an application, please visit the Brandenburg Police department or visit www. brandenburgpolice.com.
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Have a corvette? Classic Corvettes KY is a relatively new club. We plan outings, donate to charity near the end of the year, meet monthly and welcome new members. Check out www. classic-corvettes-ky.com Call Bob Beyerlin at 270422-1165 or Bob Schramm at 270-763-8439.
MCEMA (Meade County Emergency Management Agency) is asking all churches to contact him with information on your church’s name, location, phone, fax, and e-mails to have on file for emergency situations. Please call 270422-2776 or e-mail him at meadeema@bbtel.com.
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 270945-3581. NOTICE cont'd on B7
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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.
Cleaning services available. References, for a quote, call 270-980-1071. Beasley Towing. Cheapest rates in county. Local or long-distance hauling. I buy junk cars. Call 270-6687022 or 270-945-6444. Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-945-7879.
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. 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.
FOR SALE: ‘06 Harley Davidson Nighttrain, 1450 cc, 5 speed, special edition H/D tank, custom seat, Rinehart pipes, 3,600 miles, showroom condition. $12,500, 270-945-0503.
Small breed adult dogs and puppies for sale. Pure breds and designer breeds. Up to date shots and health guarantees. Reasonably priced. Call 270-547-5817. 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.
Horse Farm, Elizabeth, Ind. 27 acres. Can be used for boarding, training, breeding, operation, etc. For detailed info, call Larry Hayes, Remax Properties East 502-262-0549. 2005 16x80 Southern Comfort home on 1.59 acres. 3 br, 2 ba, deck and porch. $50,000. 270-8285762. Lot 44 Stoney Point 4.83 acres with septic for 2 bedroom house. $7,500. 270-257-8935. Leave message. ’04 Fortune Silver Elite 32x80 (2, 560 sq ft) & 2.02 Acres in Custer Area. Secluded with Private Drive, New Carpet $79,900. 270547-0999 or 270-6683102.
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28x56 Clayton on Beautifully Landscaped 1.57 acres. All Appliances, New Carpet, Plank Fence, Blacktop Drive. Next to Doe Valley. Agent Owned $82,500. 270-668-3102 or 270-5470999.
24 ac mini farm near Irvington. Nice home site, pasture, trees, electric.
Newly remodeled 3 bedroom home with garage. Country setting, close to Doe Valley and 1638 area. $72,000. Call 270-945-9747.
Hunters Dream: properties 38 ac to 112 ac up to 367 ac. Properties are in Breckinridge, Meade, and joining counties in Kentucky.
2.5 acres, Zoned B-2. Split into 2 lots. Perks for 2 home sites. Great for Duplexes. Flaherty area. $31,000. 270-945-3314. Labor Day Weekend Sale Lakefront Lot with Dock Built only $49,900 (was $124,900) SAVE 60%. Spectacular lakefront lot with boat dock already built on Kentucky Lake, a fabulous 160,000 acre recreational paradise. Paved road, utilities, new survey. Excellent financing. Call now 800-704-3154 www.kylandsale.com
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13 ac mini farm 10 miles from Brandenburg. Beautiful home site, wooded and open, electric. 5 ac and 10 ac wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox. 1 ac Meade Co. Water, septic, electric, only 12 miles from Fort Knox.
30.8 acres Breck Co. between Brandenburg, Irvington. Wooded, electric, beautiful home site, $59,900.
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ENGLISH ESTATES Lots for Sale 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 Lots for Sale Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000
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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. 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 270-422-1050 for more information. 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 270547-0347 or 270-547-0445. NARCOTICS 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 270547-0347 or 270-547-0445. 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 270-7061493 or Karen at 270-7061250 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 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.
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lena at 270-4222692.
Newly Remodeled 2 bed, 1 bath house on 1 acre, fenced in yard. $54,900.00. $4,900.00 down, $554.00 a month. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information, please call 270828-3406.
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Open and wooded hunting ground, excellent hunting. 400 acres to choose from. $2,200.00 an acre, located in Breckinridge Co. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington. 5 minutes from Fort Knox Base. Over 100 aces, can purchase together or tract. City water down front. Several ponds on property. $6,000.00 cash per acre. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington. Lake front lots on Rough River. 1-6 acre tracts available starting at $19,900.00. $900.00 down, $211.00 per month. Property has city water and electric. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington. 100 acres of open and wooded ground located in a quiet country setting on a dead end road. Some fencing boarders wet/dry creek. Choose from 10 to 100 acres. $3,000.00 per acre. Will Finance. 1-866-8655263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington. ATTENTION: 1st home buyers, we are now accepting the 1st home buyer tax credit towards the down payment on our homes. Call for details! 1-866-8655263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington.
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Meade County Tire Amnesty Program
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CDL-A Flatbed Drivers Up to .40¢. Good Benefits, Home Time, Paid Vacation. Lease Purchase Available OTR experience required. No felonies. 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, 877-4843061 www.oakleytransport.com
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ETI- an Over The Road Trucking Company is Hiring OTR, O/O’s, and Drivers interested in Simple Lease Purchase. Need CDL-A, 1 yr experience. Call Dan 800955-0555.
All tires, including those with rims, will be accepted. Tires NOT accepted are foam filled tires, off road construction equipment tires and solid tires with pressed on rims. Other restrictions may apply.
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Flatbed Company & O/O Drivers Needed. O/O Must have own trailer and equipment. Excellent Pay & Benefits, Home Weekends, Low Deadhead Miles. Call M-F 8AM-5PM 800-5253383 ext. 106 or apply online at www.tlexpress. com
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Arts and Craft vendors wanted for the River Heritage Festival, September 26, $10 per booth. Pick up application at the Meade County Extension office or call 270-422-4958. 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.
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•If you're like 80 percent of the women who responded to a 2006 survey, you never wear about onequarter of the clothes you own. Thought for the Day: "Thanks to TV and for the convenience of TV, you can only be one of two kinds of human beings, either a liberal or a conservative." — Kurt Vonnegut (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be careful not to allow the backers of a new financial "deal" to pull the wool over the Lamb's eyes. It could hold fewer plusses and more negatives than you were first led to believe. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's a good idea to finish all incomplete tasks so that you can devote your attention to next week's projects. The weekend could hold surprises for romantic Fernandas and Ferdinands. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A workplace suggestion you made a while ago that you might have forgotten could come back with a request to turn it from idea to reality. Your social life picks up considerably this weekend. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Someone from the past could return with an intriguing opportunity for a future project. Check into it, by all means. But don't neglect your current responsibilities in the meantime. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Keeping your claws sheathed and using good humor instead to counter someone who's bad-mouthing the Big Cat isn't easy. But it's the best way to avoid more problems down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace situation could improve if you're less critical and more supportive of those who are, after all, trying to do their best. Let them know you're there to help when necessary. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new job offer might not carry all the benefits you're seeking. Make sure you know what you're entitled to, what is off the table and what is negotiable before you make a decision. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A social obligation you would rather get out of could hold some surprisingly positive aspects. Why not go and see for yourself? A family member makes a curious request. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Before tackling that new project awaiting you at home or on the job, take time out for some much-deserved pampering to help lift your spirits and restore your energy levels. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your social calendar begins to fill up more quickly than you expected. And that's great. You deserve to enjoy some good fun after so much time spent on serious matters. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A domestic situation continues to improve, thanks to all the tender, loving concern you've shown. A colleague makes a questionable move that you might want to check out sooner rather than later. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sudden turn in a romantic relationship calls for both a rational and passionate response. Keep the love level high, but also find out why the problem arose in the first place. BORN THIS WEEK: You often set high standards for others. But to your credit, you set the same expectations for yourself. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Co-op program great for students, businesses By Lindsey Corley Staff Writer For more than 30 years, Meade County High School seniors have gotten a taste of the real world, in the form of hands-on experience in local businesses, thanks to a business co-op class at the high school. Paula Fowler, business teacher at MCHS, said the goal of the program is to extend learning from the business classes to real world experience between the school, employers, parents and, of course, the students. Those who are participating in the co-op class have had at least three or four businesses classes before entering the year-long class as seniors. They’re then matched up with local businesses and serve as any other employee. They get paid for their work and PHOTO COURTESY OF BATTLETOWN ELEMENTARY
Former President George W. Bush poses with Battletown Elementary’s American flag.
Battletown’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ project endorsed by Bush Staff Report The News Standard Battletown Elementary School’s historic “Our Flag” has traveled more than 41,000 miles across the country and overseas into the arms of military men and women. The project started after 9/11 as a way for students to show their support to the people who strive to protect the country. Students sent an American flag to places such as Ground Zero in New York City, Iraq, Afghanistan, Shanksville, Pa., the U.S. Capitol and more. The flag, no matter where it travels, is always returned to Battletown Elementary School. April 17, 2008, the flag was retired at the school during a special ceremony, but “Our Flag” recently came out of retirement for one last journey. The project’s Web site, which can be accessed through the Battletown Elementary School Web site, reads “Since the humble beginnings of Operation Stars and Stripes, it has always been our hope to receive the support of President George W. Bush, whose entire presidency was dictated by the events of that fateful day in 2001.” In May 2009, the flag was sent to Dallas and on June 9, George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, honored the students’ request for a photograph with “Our Flag.” Bush returned the flag to the school with the following letter: “To the Students, Teachers and Faculty of Battletown Elementary School, I recently learned about
Operation Stars and Stripes from your librarian Mrs. (Belinda) Jones. Thank you for your efforts to pay tribute to America’s heroes. I am honored to take a picture with your flag. Every day, all across our country, police officers and firefighters willingly put themselves in harm’s way to save the lives of others. These dedicated professionals protect their fellow citizens from crime, violence, and terrorism, and they help make their communities safer and more peaceful. Of all the privileges that came with the Presidency, there was no higher honor that serving as Commander in Chief of the citizens who volunteer to wear the uniform. Their brave service on the front lines of the war on terror has helped create a safer America and a freer and more peaceful world, and our country owes these warriors and their families a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay. I am grateful to Battletown Elementary for your strong record of service and patriotism. In communities like yours, we see the best of our country — neighbors helping neighbors, and a citizenry that is resilient, hopeful, caring, and strong. Keep up the good work. Laura and I send our best wishes. May God bless you, may God bless our first responders, military personnel, and their families, and may God continue to bless our great country.” Visit www.meade.k12. ky.us/B-Town/operation_ stars_and_stripes.htm for more information.
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publishing, basic banking and accounting and more. One of the lessons that the students learn more effectively in real life, rather than from a book, is the element of human resources, Fowler said. “It’s hard to teach that,” she said, of dealing with people and resolving any office conflict that may arise. As for the students, they appreciate the opportunity, to both work and learn. Mandy Waters, 17, is a co-op for Meade County Farm Bureau insurance, where she answers phones and files papers. She’s been working there about three months and her experience has helped her to see she’d like to pursue a degree in business. “I like the challenge, to do something different,” she said. Hannah Huffines, 17,
works at Arch Chemicals in the shipping department. She wants to continue her education and thinks the experience has taught her the responsibility of being in the workforce. She also said the job has helped her to be “quick on (her) feet.” Fowler said businesses are generally as happy with their students as their students are with them. Part-time workers can sometimes be difficult to find, since most outof-work adults want fulltime jobs with benefits. Plus, Fowler said if there is an issue with a student, she can help counsel them through the situation, acting as another layer of authority in conjunction with the business. For any business interested in becoming a co-op employer, contact Fowler at the high school by calling 270-422-7515.
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they’re expected to follow the business’s code of conduct. This year, 17 students are enrolled in the class and 10 businesses have responded by hiring most of them. A few are still looking for employment. Fowler said she thinks that might come down to one thing — the economy. “I think it’s caused employers to take a look back,” she said. “See if they can afford it.” The commitment when hiring a co-op student is at least 10 hours per week, though they can and do work more, if it’s needed. These students have taken classes in office etiquette and will work through Electronic Office course work during the year, which will include lessons on phone techniques and etiquette, filing skills, public speaking, desktop
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quarterback where he threw for more than 900 yards and five touchdowns for a 5-6 record. “I learned a lot last year that I can bring into this year,” the 5-foot-11, 167-pound senior said. “I learned to not force anything. With the pressure I had last year, I forced a lot of passes I shouldn’t have. This year I’m going to use my check down routes and hot routes.” In a run first offense, Mofield is confident that Mattingly will run the offense with efficiency and minimize the team’s mistakes. “We ask our quarterbacks to play within themselves and play smart,” Mofield said. “We don’t ask our quarterback to put up 3,000 yards or anything like that. We ask them to play within themselves and not to force anything. But Tyler can do what we ask of him and he’s a good kid.” Mattingly’s targets include a pair of returning sophomores to the team, Thomas Wilson and Bo Wilson. Although Mattingly’s primary target, Michael Addesa, graduated last year, he feels this year he’ll be able to distribute the ball between various receivers. “I feel like I can spread the ball out more,” Mattingly said. “I want to get the ball in all our players’ hands. That way our offense will be harder to read. They just can’t key on one player.” Other players filling in the receiver spots are seniors Alec Goodhart and Kyle Kingsbury and juniors Blake Robbins and Ronald Williams. “They can all catch, but what we ask in our wide outs is that they can block,” Mofield said. “Thomas Wilson will be a primary wide out, but everyone will see some playing time.” The most important part of a well-oiled offense is the unsung heroes on the line. With three returning starters, the Greenwave offensive line will field another tough, blue-collared group of players. Seniors Chaz Nevitt, Chip Robinson and Brandean Kenealy all return to lead the linemen. Replacing three-year starter Anthony Ruelas is Cole Aebersold who is 5’11” and 230 pounds. Aebersold has been battling a knee injury throughout the preseason, but is expected to play tonight in the season opener. Nevitt will fall into the leadership role that Ruelas left behind. “When we ended our season last year Anthony (Ruelas) said to me ‘It’s your year (next year). Just take what I have given you and just enjoy it,’” Nevitt said. “I remember he pumped us up. Now I’ll have to pump us up.”
Junior Will Wilson fills the left tackle spot along with senior Quin Lynch. The starting offensive lineman averages 223 pounds, which is larger than last year’s team. “We’re bigger,” Mofield said. “We have about eight linemen that can play right now. I’m not confident with all of our replacements just yet, but hopefully they’ll come around and it will be one of our strengths this year.” Like every past Mofieldcoached Greenwave team, the focus is on discipline, doing things correctly, and playing hard-nosed 4-4 defenses. The defense is led this year by a good core of players returning to the line. “Defensively we’ve looked pretty good,” Mofield said. “Our line is pretty good.” Kenealy returns at tackle alongside Nevitt and Lynch. Most of the Greenwave players play on both sides of the ball, where Mofield keeps his starters and rests them on offense. “If we have players playing on both sides of the ball we’re going to rest them when we’re on offense,” he said. “So it’s important to have backups who know what they are doing.” Nevitt was an entertaining spark plug for the Greenwave last year with his loud howls and constant energy on and off the field. Now he will be the top dog senior where his energy will be needed more than ever. “Chaz (Nevitt) is hard to handle when he plays,” Mofield said. “He’s athletic and physical. You definitely don’t have to light a fire on his chest to play. He comes ready to be physical and aggressive and, as a coach, I like that.” Mofield also says Lynch has been a bright spot for the defensive line during the team’s scrimmages. “He’s made some great tackles and big plays for us,” he added. The linebacker core is an interesting dichotomy of four seniors and four sophomores, where Mofield said they have either loads of experience or no experience at all. Outside linebacker Goodhart makes the defensive calls, while the weak side outside linebacker will feature Funk. “He’s a very solid football player,” Mofield said of Goodhart. “He has made himself and his work ethic is one-of-a-kind. He’s one of those players that will play both sides of the ball and deserves every bit of playing time he gets.” The inside linebacker positions are held by Crow and senior Junior Nelson. Nelson sat out last season but returns for his senior season. The inexperienced backups are Smith, Cody Hoskins, Garrett Kenealy and Stephan Compton. Junior Ryan Hogan has
become a hybrid player for the Greenwave where the coaches have experimented with him on the defensive line and at linebacker. “We haven’t decided what we want to do with him yet,” Mofield said. “But we know he has to get on the field for us.” The defensive backfield will have some speed this year to counteract some of its more athletic opponents. Thomas Wilson returns as the starting safety. “(Thomas Wilson) started as a freshman last year, and he was one of the best of the 11 guys we had out there so he’s back this year,” Mofield said. Junior Ryan Stinnett, Arnold, Liverman and Bo Wilson will cover the corners. Special teams will also play an important part of the Greenwave attack. Senior soccer player Gabe Buttram will have the kicking duties for the Greenwave and has already shown his kicking ability on the soccer field as the returning district defensive player of the year. “I’m excited about him,” Mofield said. “He has a chance to kick the ball into the end zone. He’s got a good foot and if he does get it into the end zone that will be a nice weapon for us.” The Greenwave will need all the weapons they can get as their first five games are against some of the best teams in the entire state. “We have the first five toughest games we’ve had since I’ve been there.” Mattingly said. “They are all athletic and fast.” The team will travel to No. 9 in 5-A Anderson County tonight and face one of the best quarterbacks in the state, Jacob Russell. Next week the team travels to perennial 5-A championship contender John Hardin, then plays Fern Creek and Ballard in back-to-back home games, and afterwards travels to Greenwood for its first district game of the year. All five teams have a chance to be in the top 10 in their respective classes, according to Mofield. But Meade County remains unranked and unnoticed, which gives the team a chance to sneak up on some teams. “I was looking at the rankings today and we were way down,” said Lynch. “We weren’t even on the top 25. I think we’ll come out and surprise people. We don’t care about leaderboards or anything like that; we know who we are and what we can do.” But the players welcome the challenge of the schedule and know it will help them in the long run. “I think we’ll be better because of this schedule,” Nevitt said. “We’ll be tested right away and know what it’s like in the playoffs. It’s going to work us a lot more.” With the tough schedule the Greenwave will have
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to depend on senior leadership, which is the team’s strong suit. The senior class boasts 20 players, more than half of which played all four years. “I’m just excited about playing my senior year,” Nevitt said. “This senior class is really close. I love these guys. I remember playing with them in fourth and fifth grade.” The solid returning senior class, the athletic overhaul of the team and the grueling schedule should make for another enthralling Meade County football season. “I think we’re going to be exciting this year,” Mattingly said. “With the speed we have I think we’ll put on a good show. We may make a mistake here and there but we have the ability to bust out a big play every once in a while.” The season kicks off tonight at Anderson County starting at 8 p.m.
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TOP: Bo Wilson catches a long pass during a scrimmage against Marion County. ABOVE: Alec Goodhart recovers a fumble. BOTTOM LEFT CORNER: Tyler Crow tackles a Marion County runner during one of the Greenwave’s preseason scrimmages.
2009 Meade County Greenwave Football Roster 2 Thomas Wilson, QB/DB, Soph. 3 Rex Liverman, RB/DB, Jr. 4 Sean Brotzge, WR/DB, Jr. 5 Garrett Kenealy, RB/LB, Soph. 6 Bo Wilson, WR/DB, Soph. 8 Cody Hoskins, FB/LB, Soph. 9 Seth Pooler, WR/DB, Soph. 10 Nathan McKee, WR/DB, Sr. 11 Alec Goodhart, WR/LB, Sr. 14 Tyler Mattingly, QB/DB, Sr. 15 Brady Smith, RB/LB, Sr. 20 Dylan McGraw, WR/DB, Jr. 21 Tyler Crow, FB/LB, Sr. 22 Ricky Funk, FB/LB, Sr. 23 Tommy Arnold, RB/DB, Sr. 24 Ryan Stinnett, WR/DB, Jr. 25 Brandon Belt, RB/DB, Jr. 30 Luke Hamlin, TE/LB, Sr. 32 Max Cundiff, RB/DB, Soph. 34 Michael Clinkscales, K, Jr. 38 Junior Mason, WR/LB, Sr. 42 Ryan Hogan, TE/LB, Jr. 43 Tylor Pinkard, RB/DB, Soph. 45 Gabe Buttram, K, Sr. 50 Zach Adams, OL/DL, Jr. 51 Evan Kenealy, OL/DL, Fresh. 52 Cole Aebersold, OL/DL. Sr. 53 Stephen Compton, OL/LB, Soph. 55 Quin Lynch, OL/DL, Sr.
57 Scotty Rister, OL/DL, Soph. 58 Michael Whitely, OL/DL, Jr. 59 Mark Hall, OL/DL, Jr. 60 Nick Carter, OL/LB, Sr. 62 Will Wilson, OL/DL, Jr. 63 Chris Cornelius, OL/DL, Sr. 64 Brian Rule, OL/DL, Sr. 65 Aaron Settles, OL/DL, Jr. 66 Chaz Nevitt, OL/DL, Sr. 67 Chip Robinson, OL/DL, Sr. 69 Tyler Lopez, OL/DL, Sr. 70 Jeremy Greenwood, OL/DL, Jr. 71 Brandon Hubbard, OL/DL, Jr. 75 Dakota Shelton, OL/DL, Soph. 76 Matt Moore, OL/DL, Soph. 77 Brandean Kenealy, OL/DL, Sr. 78 Matt Wise, OL/DL, Jr. 80 Ronald Williams, WR/DB, Jr. 83 Trent McGlothin, WR/DB, Jr. 84 Blake Robbins, WR/DB, Jr. 86 Kurt Nevitt, WR/DB, Soph. 88 Ryan Mundell, WR/DB, Sr. 89 Kyle Kingsbury, WR/DB, Sr. 98 Dylan English, OL/DL, Soph. Head Coach: Larry Mofield Assistants: Tim Mattingly, Jason Scott, Glen Wilson, Garret Frank, C.J. Kirk, Gabe Chapman, Adam Stowe, Josh Trotter
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Bow shoot aimed to remember local hunters By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Last Saturday was a perfect day to celebrate the beautiful life of Jackie Miller. The Meade County Archers held the 5th Annual Keith Kesterson Memorial shoot at the Cale Brown Archery Range in Yellowbank, Ky. With cool fall temperatures settling in and the sun shining down, a new pavilion was dedicated to Miller who passed away on Jan. 5 of pancreatic cancer. “It was a great event,” said Miller’s brother-in-law, Jeep Fraley. “We had nice weather and nice food and nice company. Everyone had nice things to say about Jackie. Of course, I’ve never heard anybody say anything bad about Jack.” The event was perfect to commemorate Miller’s life that was steeped in hunting, fishing and outdoorsmanship. The event also remembered the passing of other close friends of the hunting community: Keith Kesterson who passed away in 2004 and Cale Brown in 1997. “We live our lives wondering what kind of footprint you’re going to leave in this world,” said Tony Brown, commissioner of the 3rd District of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and Cale Brown’s father. “I think all three of these guys left a great footprint. A print that will be remembered for years.” Miller was diagnosed with the cancer two years ago. After his doctor diagramed the cancer and said the prognosis wasn’t good, Miller remained strong and collective. “Jackie said without batting an eye or without shedding a tear, ‘it is what it is,’” Fraley said. “The rest of us were a wreck. He was calm. Never once did I hear him say ‘why me?’ Even at his worst. He accepted it and just moved on.” That was how Miller lived his life as a husband, father and friend. “Jackie lived a full life,” Fraley said. “Besides a brother-in-law, he was my best friend. He was a great husband to his wife and a great father to his kids. He loved to introduce young people into hunting and give respect to wildlife and nature.” His passion for the outdoors was one of his most distinguished characteristics. One of Fraley’s best memories was when Miller finally dragged him out to fish. “I never was much of an outdoors person, but I finally aggravated the man to take me fishing,” Fraley said. The two went out on the Ohio River around 10 a.m. one day and began to fish. Once 4 p.m. rolled around hunger struck Fraley. “We didn’t take any food or drinks with us,” he
chuckled. “Finally I said, ‘Well, I’m getting pretty thirsty and hungry.’ Jackie looked right at me and said, ‘We didn’t come out here for a picnic, we came out here to go fishing.’” With that kind of dedication, Miller loved to introduce young ones to hunting including Fraley’s grandson, 12-year-old Jonathon Reesor. Reesor learned to shoot a bow from Miller when he was only 10 years old. “I didn’t know he cared about hunting,” Fraley said of his grandson. “But his Uncle Jackie showed him how to shoot a bow and I’d never seen a kid so happy. It was the small things that Jackie did to help people that he took pleasure in.” Miller also helped one of Saturday’s bow shoot coordinators, Mike Greenwell, shoot his first turkey. “Jackie took me turkey hunting for the first time,” Greenwell said. “I caught my first turkey with him. Every time I think of Jackie I think of getting that first turkey with him. One of my best memories of my life has Jackie in it.”
Miller’s effect on the people around him continues today. During his funeral in early January people waited two hours to pay their respects; the line stretched all the way from Hager Funeral Home to Ramsey Baseball Field. Last weekend 48 archers competed in the memorial shoot, while many family members and friends came to watch and reminisce about Miller, Cale Brown and Kesterson. “It was just meant to be,” Greenwell said. “The weather was awesome. There were so many family and friends out there and I think those guys were looking down on us to give us a blessed weekend.” Even after the success of the event and the dedication of pavilion, Greenwell was still somber about commemorating another loss in the hunting community. “I just hope we don’t have to put up any more memorials,” he said. “That means we lose someone close to us. That ground is sacred to us. We want people to respect it and know that it’s a place for everyone to enjoy.”
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TOP: Family and friends congregate under the newly constructed pavilion built in memory of Jackie Miller. ABOVE LEFT: Jackie Miller proudly displays a turkey he harvested. ABOVE RIGHT: Family of Jackie Miller celebrate the day near the pavilion dedicated to their loved one. Front row (left to right): Kenny Curl, Cindy Curl, Jonathon Reesor, Donna Fraley. Middle row (left to right): Norene Yates, Phyllis Allen, Miller’s daughter Courtney Felker, his wife Diane Miller and his son Jeremy Miller. Back row (left to right): Sheley Brown, Jeep Fraley, Kenny Miller, Jo Brown and Eddie Felker.
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ABOVE: Team Winners: 1st, Darrian Barr, of Irvington, and Anthony Brown, of Brandenburg, scored 621. 2nd, Josh Cook and Jessie Campbell, both of Ekron, scored 590. 3rd, Cory Fackler, of Brandenburg and Justin Nelson, of Big Springs, scored 590. Not pictured is Individual Overall Winner Robbie Ammons, of Garrett, scored 328. LEFT: Cory Fackler, of Brandenburg, attempts to hit the bulls eye at a metal target to earn an extra 10 points.
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Bennett graduates from basic training
Army Spc. R. Nicholas Bennett II graduated from basic combat training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga., during a ceremony held June 18, 2009 on Pomeroy Field. During the nine weeks of intense training, Spc. Bennett studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values, traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading, land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, field maneuvers and tactics. Spc. Bennett is a 1999 graduate of Meade County High School and 2006 graduate of Sullivan University in Louisville. He is the son of Rocky and Benita Bennett of Battletown, and father of Brynna Bennett of Brandenburg. He is currently undergoing Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Jackson, S.C., before being placed at a permanent duty station.
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Miles receives Hardin Co. alumni award
Roxanne Marie Bush Miles, of Brandenburg, recently received the Hardin County School District 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award. A ceremony for Miles and nine other award winners was held Aug. 12, at Nolin RECC in Elizabethtown, Ky., where Hardin County Superintendent Nannette Johnston made a presentation. Miles is a 1983 graduate of West Hardin High School. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Sullivan University with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and obtained her master’s degree from University of Louisville with a 4.0 GPA. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary and holds a Rank One certification from Western Kentucky University. Miles has been a business teacher at Meade County High School for eight years and was the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Secondary Kentucky Teacher Award from Kentucky Business Education Association and the 2009 Kentucky Outstanding FBLA Advisor of the Year. She has also served as a youth soccer and basketball coach and is a dedicated member of Brandenburg United Methodist Church. Miles’ sister, Carolyn Martin, of Franklin, Ky., nominated her for the award.
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Kentucky Crushed Stone Association announces Miner of the Year
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KCSA) recently announced Mr. Donnie Spencer of Hinkle Contracting in Stanton, Ky., as the 2008 Miner of the Year. This award was presented on August 9, 2009 at the KCSA Annual Summer Meeting held at French Lick Resort Casino in French Lick, Ind. The Miner of the Year Award is presented annually by the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association to recognize the outstanding contributions to the aggregates industry by an individual. As a respected leader in the industry, this individual’s distinguished achievements in the industry in Kentucky and KCSA deserve special recognition. Individuals nominated for this award exemplify the very best in their profession and continually bring credit to the industry and to their entire community. These individuals contribute significantly to the aggregates industry by providing a safe working environment, being innovative in problem-solving, demonstrating a concern for the environment and contributing to the betterment of his/her community through civic and community affairs activities.
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Andrew James Helton was born Aug. 5, 2009. He weighed 7 pounds and 14.5 ounces and was 18 inches long. Proud parents are Andy and Jennifer Helton of Webster. Proud grandparents are Gary and Jeanette Darnall of Brandenburg. Sophia Drury, daughter of Melissa and David Drury of Crestwood, Ky., and granddaughter of Joann Smith of Guston, recently participated in the Junior Olympics in Iowa. Drury placed fourth in the trampoline division.
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