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County to help move pavilion dirt, per fiscal court vote By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
Talk turned dirty at fiscal court’s special called meeting on Sept. 23 when magistrates entertained the notion of using county manpower to help prepare ground work for the extension office’s new pavilion. Discussion over the con-
struction of the building has been commonplace at Meade County Extension Service District Board meetings for the last several months, since the extension service received $53,098 in matching grant money from the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy to help fund the project. The matter was brought up at fiscal court last week to see
if the county would offer site preparation aid to help save the extension board from spending money on a contractor to do the work. Edd Pike, a representative from Meade County Farmers Market, Inc., along with Bob Stith, extension service district board member, attended the meeting. “What needs to be made
clear is that this isn’t the Meade County Farmers Market’s pavilion,” Pike said. “This building will belong to, and will be used by, the extension office ... the farmers market has first priority on it ... and was the entity used to funnel the grant money ... but the building will belong to the extension office.” Magistrate Tony Staples
said he was in favor of having the county road department offer some of its services to the project. “I think we should be able to do some of the work, what we can to get it ready. Then they can get someone else to come in and do the final grade,” he said. Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft said
Playing it safe Students get firsthand experience about dangers lurking at home and on the farm LEFT: Greg Morgan, safety and training director with Big Rivers Electric Corp., “roasts” a hot dog on power lines during a simulation about the dangers of electricity held Tuesday at the fairgrounds. BELOW: Students answer a question about gun safety as Dep. Dalton Jantzen of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department points out the similarities between real guns and play guns.
By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Twenty-five tiny hands shot into the air when Dep. Dalton Jantzen asked a class of fourth graders if the hand gun he held was fake. The students all said yes, but the answer was no. “So you see how hard it is to tell the difference between look-a-likes, between real guns and toy ones,” Jantzen said. The gun safety station was one of several that Meade County fourth graders visited on Monday and Tuesday at the annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day held at the Meade County Fairgrounds. The event is orchestrated locally by the Meade County Extension Service and organizers Jerome and Tina Morgan. “It’s to teach kids the importance of knowing how to stay safe ... whether they’re at their own home or visiting a friend’s,” Jerome said. Tina said the Safety Day is going on its 15th year in Meade County, and the program really seems to hit home with local students. “They get to see it firsthand ... what can happen when you play around power lines
he told the district board the county would do the dirt work before he realized the full scope of the overhaul. “Under the original dirt moving plans ... we couldn’t do it,” he said. “We didn’t have the equipment for what needed to be done once I saw the plans.”
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Sipes to run for district judge in 2010 Submitted press release
Darren Sipes wishes to announce that he will be a candidate in 2010 for District Judge, Division 2, of the 46th Judicial District, which serves Meade, Breckinridge and Grayson counties. Darren is a life-long resident of Meade County, a graduate of Meade County High School, and began his law career in 1994. He began his career as As- Darren Sipes sistant Meade County Attorney, and then served as Meade County Attorney from 1998 through 2006. As county attorney, Darren was the criminal prosecutor for the Meade District Court,
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Rows of ghoulish pumpkin faces and hand-crafted scarecrows of all shapes and sizes paired with traditional live bluegrass music drew waves of visitors to Riverfront Park Saturday, where the annual River Heritage Music Festival —
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or around a lawn mower,” she said. On both days, the program commenced with a demonstration about electrical safety that was put on by Greg Morgan, of Big Rivers Electric Corp., and David Pace, of Meade County RECC. During the demonstration, Morgan talked
about the life-threatening risks of flying kites near power lines and what students should do if they ever come across a downed line. Using sizzling power lines and an explosive transformer, the shock of hot lines
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The PINS’ scarecrow won first prize.
Lifeline to use local youth as advocates for drug, alcohol prevention Dep. Mike Cummings and Joyce Mann, director of Meade County Lifeline, talk about how to recognize teen drug and alcohol use. THE NEWS STANDARD/ LAURA SAYLOR
By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Sometimes taking one step is harder than taking 12. That first step Meade County Lifeline director Joyce Mann is encouraging parents to take, is realizing that it’s easier than they think for their children to become involved in drugs and alcohol. That was the message at the heart of Meade County Lifeline’s meeting held Sept. 24 at the extension office.
Mann reviewed the inner workings of Lifeline to a roomful of community members who have used the program, or who are part of the program’s recovery system. Lifeline is a faith-based organization that offers support for teens and adults facing addiction or other life-altering problems. The support system originates in Kentucky and was initiated in Meade County three years ago by Mann, who has “been clean and sober for 12 years.”
Through Lifeline, Mann works with local residents — some of whom are on parole, on probation, or are serving jail time — to provide 12step programs for everything from drug addiction to anger management. Lifeline ministries serve as an alternative to court-ordered secular groups. With its proven success in adults in Meade County, Mann said she
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Community lends hand to firefighter hit by car By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Irvington Baptist Church Fellowship Center housed nearly 200 locals Saturday night as Webster Fire Department and the women’s auxiliary hosted a benefit auction and chili supper for one of their own volunteers. Webster’s assistant fire chief, Roger Simmons, decided to coordinate the event for his long-time friend, Bryan Lucas. Bryan was hit by a driver who refused to stop for a red light on the ByPass in Brandenburg July 25, the last Saturday night of the Meade County Fair. Bryan and his girlfriend were crossing the four-lane road when he noticed the car wasn’t stopping. “He literally pushed his
girlfriend out of the way,” said Patty Lucas, Bryan’s mother. “After it happened he called me and said they’d been hit … I never in my wildest dream would ever think I’d see what I saw that night.” Patty thought her son had been in an automobile accident, but when she arrived to the scene, she saw different. Bryan’s legs were crushed and his girlfriend suffered a concussion from being clipped by the driver’s side mirror. Now, Bryan attends triweekly therapy sessions, slowly regaining strength in his legs, and is indebted with hefty medical bills. Patty said her son is a construction worker, but is currently not able to work and unable to pay the bills.
“We couldn’t pay the bills … and Roger had come up with the idea before to have a fundraiser for (Bryan) … eventually we agreed to it,” Patty said. The 23-year-old is also a volunteer firefighter for Webster and Irvington, Ky., alongside his mother, his father, Joey, and his sister, Emily. Helping and protecting the community is something Patty said the Lucas family takes pride in. Bryan’s oldest brother, Mark Waddle, is a U.S. Marine. “During the ice storm last year, (Bryan) stayed at the station on call for four days; he never would come home,” she said. “He’s just dedicated to helping the community.” Patty gave Simmons the approval to hold the fundraiser and Simmons began working with local business-
Leo’s Club presents check to PINS as community donation By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County High School Leo’s Club presented a hefty check to the Pets in Need Society (PINS) Friday during its monthly meeting held at Stuart Pepper Middle School. The organization — which is a teen club sponsored by the Hardin County Lions Club — selects various ways to help the community each semester. According to club president Brooke Matthews, originally the club wanted to raise funds for the Meade County Animal Shelter, but the shelter’s director, Tom Brady, asked that they sup-
port PINS — the local nonprofit organization that has helped create a fresh look for the shelter and works in conjunction with the shelter, offering spay/neuter vouchers to those who adopt pets from the shelter. “So we contacted David (Kitson, president of PINS) and the club decided ahead of time that whatever funds they raised the club would match,” said Bill Albano, the club’s advisor and president of the North Hardin Lions Club. “David said the shelter could also use cleaning products like bleach, paper towels and Pine-sol.” Members of the club stood outside Cox’s Vari-
ety and Garden Center in Brandenburg Sept. 12 with posters representing the club, the shelter and PINS asking people to either donate money or to the three products. “We were excited to work with PINS,” Matthews said. “We’re just glad we could help.” Leo’s Club raised a total of $116 and presented a check for $240 to the Kitson. Kitson thanked the organization for their support. To donate or volunteer to PINS, contact David Kitson at 270-422-5380. For more information about PINS, visit www.petsinneedsociety.org.
es and residents right away to help his friend. Saturday night was the first time Bryan heard of the event. “They announced it over the scanner at the fire house,” she said. “We wanted it to be a surprise.” Roy Butler, of Butler Realty and Auction, conducted the auction, which had donated items from residents in the Irvington-Webster area. Simmons said two homemade quilts were donated to the auction — one by Helen Hobbs and the other from an anonymous donor. All supporters were fed with chili suppers, which included a large bowl of homemade chili, hot dogs, sodas and dessert. “We charged the adults $5.50 for a dinner and kids were $2.50 … and most of
them would hand us extra and say, ‘Just keep the change,’” Patty said. “It was so successful and we had such a great turn out.” A donation jar also brought in a large chunk of the night’s earning, which totaled more than $4,300 and was given to Bryan, who is using the money for his medical bills. “It was unbelievable,” Patty said, about the success of the event. “I was just amazed. All of his co-workers were there and so many friends. We were just overwhelmed with all the support. I’d look at (Bryan) and he’d be tearing up and I’d tear up. There were so many people that helped and we just thank every one of them.” Simmons said the event required help from many people and “we couldn’t have done it without them.”
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“I just felt that (the event) was for a good cause and it was benefiting one of our own,” he said. “I’ve known Bryan since he was a little boy and we just wanted to help.” Patty said currently Bryan is making progress with physical therapy. “His doctors said he’s about a month ahead of schedule on healing,” she said. “The main contributing factors to his fast healing are his age and his health. He works for Certified Construction in Fort Knox and he’s a volunteer firefighter, so he stays in good health.” For those interested in supporting the Lucas fund, donations can be dropped off at Frymire Equipment, located at 204 S. First Street in Irvington, Ky., or call 270547-2751.
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Staff Report The News Standard Two of the University of Louisville’s most notable forerunners visited Meade County High School last Friday, during a casual learning session that enlightened high schoolers about the importance of higher education. Dr. James R. Ramsey, president of the University of Louisville, talked to students about experiences, education and life achievements that can be afforded to students who attend UofL to further their academic career. His visit was due in part to the university’s 2009 outreach program, during which Ramsey and a cohort of admissions counselors and alumni are traveling the state and making time to greet high school students in person. Ramsey had guest speakers describing the personal metamorphoses they underwent during their time at UofL, including studying abroad in a variety of U.S. and international cities. Dr. Laman A. Gray Jr., Professor of Surgery and Director of the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at UofL, also spent time with MCHS students. A Louisville native, Gray is renowned worldwide for his successful advancements in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, especially in the development of artificial hearts.
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Kudos to the Meade County Museum and Arts Council for another special River Heritage Music Festival that we can call unique to Meade County. The outdoor festival is a true delight, and a free one at that. As the county with the most river front mileage in the state, we sometimes let the history and grandeur of our area, specifically along the river front, become commonplace. But the festival highlights this natural amenity in a truly community-oriented way. The festival is now a staple of the harvest; a kind reminder that the air, the leaves and the sky are shifting so we best bid farewell to another Kentucky summer and ease into the season of sweaters and early sunsets. The musicians that performed featured talent home grown within county lines mixed with the voices of country and folk singers who have traveled the country from coast to coast. The rows of decorated pumpkins and scarecrows seem fresh from the pages of a staged magazine spread and the vendor booths pocked with local handymen and handywomen offer a springboard for conversation and comity. Those who missed the festival missed out on much. You’d be hardpressed to find another localized event that brings so much to the table and asks for nothing in return besides your own lawn chair and family and friends. The quaint simplicity of the festival and its community atmosphere are its finest successes. Watching old friends rub elbows at the festival as a bluegrass band plays on and a barge rolls by are stark indications that it’s autumn in Meade County.
Letters to the Editor To the students of Ms. Whelan’s class at Payneville Elementary, We loved reading about your ideas for the new Meade County Public Library in The News Standard. We will definitely take your advice and be sure to give kids their own room where they can read, play games and have fun at the library! There will be much more space for books, movies and games, so there will always be something new for you to borrow with your free library card. Until we finish the new building, remember you are always welcome to come spend time in the Kids’ Room at your library. You can play with toys, use the computers, get help with homework, visit our pet hamster or enjoy our many programs for kids. We hope you are as excited as we are about making the Meade County Public Library a special place for our whole community! Thanks again for your inspiring plans and pictures! From, The staff at the Meade County Public Library
Dear Editor, I think the media has made the people of Meade County assume that David Bell is the only person opposed to the quarry in the Big Bend. Let me set the record straight! There are 60 families in the Big Bend area that asked Mr. Bell to be our spokesperson. We did not choose to have every person present the same argument over and over; we did not choose to have our people carry signs and jeer at the people in favor of the quarry. But make no mistake we have family and friends numbering in the hundreds in Meade County and we all feel we got a raw deal so we will make our voices heard on election day. Thank you, James Kolle Battletown
Gag me with a spoon — full of health care reform Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon The beginning of the end of our health care freedom is underway in Washington. Powerful left-winger, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., accused Louisville-based Humana Inc. of using scare tactics in a letter the company mailed to seniors warning them they might lose popular Medicare benefits if the senator’s health care plan passes. The letter urged the elderly to contact their legislators. What’s wrong with that? Contacting legislators — especially when major policy changes are planned — is as American as apple pie and baseball. But that’s not the senator’s America. If people disagree with his creative version of reality, he wants to censor them. Truth cannot interfere with his attempt to ram governmentbacked health care through Congress and down our throats. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ordered Humana to stop using the letter — including removing it from its Web site. The obscure agency also started “inves-
tigating” Humana. Humana, which employs more than 10,000 in Kentucky and 28,000 nationwide, faces a maximum penalty that includes throwing the insurer out of the Medicare Advantage program, which covers 1.4 million elderly and generates half Humana’s revenue. The question for Baucus: “What happened to economic stimulus and making sure all Americans have adequate coverage?” Baucus and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could not stop Sen. Mitch McConnell, RKy., Senate minority leader, from calling the halt to the letter writing what it really is: “a gag order.” And they couldn’t gag the nation’s chief budget expert, who said the Baucus health care plan would indeed “reduce the extra benefits that would be made available to beneficiaries through Medicare Advantage plans.” That comes not from some right-wing radio shock jock but from Douglas Elmendorf, appointed in January by the Democratic leadership in Congress to lead the Congressional Budget Office. National Public Radio — again no right-wing mouthpiece by any stretch — reported: “As often
as Democrats, President Obama included, say an overhaul won’t crimp the insurance that people like, there’s no denying that folks enrolled in Medicare Advantage would see reductions under the proposals getting traction.” Experts estimate the Baucus health care plan would result in a $125-billion cut from Advantage, which offers better care, numerous options and more services to beneficiaries. Humana’s opponents are government interventionists desperate to win the information war and complete their conquest for control of the health care sector — 15 percent of our economy. The problem for them: They cannot find a way to pay for the plan. So these spread-thewealth proponents have decided to rob from Peter (Medicare Advantage) to pay Paul (the uninsured) even if an increasing number of taxpayers, especially the elderly, oppose the idea. This agency tried to cover their assault on Humana’s First Amendment rights to free speech by arguing that seniors may think the firm’s memo was official government communication. Nonsense. It’s clearly marked “HUMANA” in big bold letters at the top, indicating
it’s directly from the company. What’s really happening is these deficit spenders want to get their hands on the additional 14 percent paid to private providers in the Medicare Advantage program. In return for these higher payments, providers offer services not covered in the traditional Medicare programs, including eye care and hearing aids. Medicare Advantage also focuses on preventive care and results in elderly patients spending fewer days in the hospital while allowing them more than 30 different choices for care. Scary? I’ll show you scary: The same big-government types swearing up and down the halls of each hospital that any government health care plan would have to compete with the private sector are the same folks censoring a privately owned company from offering its side of the story to their customers? This is just the beginning. 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.
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an alternative to H.R. 3221 which would retain the current lending system, study reform options, put $13 billion toward deficit reduction and help avoid a massive infliction of debt on future generations. Currently, 4,400 colleges and universities still choose to participate in the FFEL program. If they felt it wasn’t working they would have joined the Direct Loan program by now, but they haven’t. I have heard from colleges and universities across my district and they have all shared with me how the FFEL program benefits their students by offering additional services, flexibility and choice. Dr. Gary Ransdell, President of Western Kentucky University in Bowling
choice and service, while they watch spending and the national debt swell. I urge those in the U.S. Senate not to support this legislation and hope we can work toward a bipartisan solution. I know the importance of postsecondary education and as the Ranking Member on the U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness I will continue to be a consistent voice for America’s students and their families. Congressman Guthrie represents Kentucky’s Second Congressional District in Congress. You can reach Congressman Guthrie by contacting his Bowling Green office at (270) 842-9896 or by e-mail on his Web site, http:// guthrie.house.gov.
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While many are focused on fighting the government takeover of the health care system, a lesser-known bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week that paved the way for a government takeover of the student loan industry. Recent polls have shown that Americans feel the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to businesses and individuals. Concern about too much growth in government has not been this high in over a decade and substantiates what Americans have
through the U.S. Treasury. In 1993, Congress worked with newly-elected President Bill Clinton to create the Direct Loan program. Democrats at the time argued this “public option” in student lending would merely add a competitive element to the marketplace, the same argument we are now hearing in the health care debate. H.R. 3221 fully abolishes the private sector-based FFEL program and replaces it entirely with the Direct Loan program — the so-called “government option,” which will now be the only option. Requiring student loans to flow through a single government channel will dramatically increase our national debt and tie up federal capital. I offered
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been saying over the past several months. However, Congressional leadership has not been listening. Last week, the House passed H.R. 3221, which dramatically expands the federal government by eliminating the private sector-based federal student loan program and spends tens of billions of dollars on a range of new entitlement programs. Currently, two federal student loan programs exist — the Federal Family Education Loan program (FFEL) and the Federal Direct Lending program. The fundamental difference between these two programs is the sources of money they use to fund student loans. The FFEL program uses private capital, while Direct Loans are financed
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9/17/09 at 3:56 p.m. Ryan D. Skaggs of Brandenburg was driving a 1995 Ford. Skaggs was teaching the operator how to drive with hand contols at the Meade County Fair Grounds. The operator stated that he hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Skaggs went through the fence over the side wall of the tunnel. Both were taken from the vehicle with the assistance of Meade County E.M.S and Meade County Fire Department. At the time of the collision no one reported any injuries. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle.
Officer did not witness the collision. Report BPD09097 was filed by Officer Singleton. 9/18/09 at 5:41 p.m. Kay S. Sinnett of Brandenburg was driving a 1993 Pontiac. James F. Brown of Webster was driving a 1995 Mazda. Sinnett was making a left turn onto Old State Road on the ByPass. Brown was traveling southbound on the ByPass. Sinnett failed to yield right of way to Brown and collided with Brown causing minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09094 was filed by Officer Young. 9/21/09 at 9:38 a.m. Martha L. Karnes of Brandenburg was driving a 2001 Chrysler. Kathy A. Dowell of Brandenburg was driving a 1999 Mercury. Karnes was traveling northbound on the Bypass and ran the red light. Dowell came across the ByPass from Old Ekron Road. When Dowell came across collided with Karnes causing them to spin around. Karne’s vehicle had minor damage and Dowell’s had moderate damage. First aid was given by EMS Station 3 and refused transport. Report BPD09095 was filed by Officer Young. 9/21/09 at 8:55 a.m. Jerry L. Wade of Ekron was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger. Edwin W. Weber of Brandenburg was driving a 2005 Chevrolet. Wade was traveling north on KY 1051. Weber was traveling east and attempting to turn left from KY 448 onto South KY1051. According to both operators Wade had the red light for North KY 1051 travel and Weber had the green light to turn left on KY 1051 South. Wade states he was talking to his passenger and came around curve and did not see the light was red. Wade struck Weber in the drivers side front wheel area. Officer did not witness the collision. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09096 was filed by Officer Cox.
Meade County Sheriff Department 9/17/09 at 7:10 a.m. Mary P. Johnson of Ekron was driving a 1994 Eagle Vision. Johnson was operating east on KY 1238 when a deer ran out in front of her and she was unable to stop in time, striking a deer with the front end and the passenger side front door of her vehicle. No injuries were reported. Minor to moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0249 was filed by Officer Hendley. 9/17/09 at 10:38 a.m. Emmett Wardrip of Brandenburg was driving a 1989 Mack DP. Rebecca A. Bryant of Brandenburg was driving a 1994 Ford F150. Wardrip was at the intersection of Shumate Road and Old Ekron Road at the stop sign waiting to turn right onto Old Ekron Road at which time Bryant was operating east on Old Ekron Road. Wardrip failed to see Bryant and pulled out and struck Bryant in the right side by the rear tire. Minor to moderate damage was done to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0250 was filed by Officer Hendley. 9/20/09 at 3:41 p.m. Nancy L. Crosby of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Ford F150. Amanda B. Trayner of Louisville was driving a 2003 Saturn. Trayner was operating eastbound on Old Mill Road and was stopped in traffic. Crosby was also operating eastbound on Old Mill Road and struck Trayner in the rear end. Witnesses stated that Crosby struck Trayner prior to stopping. Crosby stated that she had stopped and was pulling up to let a car cross Old Mill Road from Carpenters Test Road and only bumped Trayner. Witnesses also stated that Crosby had been weaving while traveling down Old Mill Road and was crossing into the opposing lane of traffic. Crosby was clearly under the influence of an intoxicant. She stated that she had taken some prescribed medications throughout the day. She failed field sobriety tests, was arrested and lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. Very minor damage was done to both vehicle’s. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0252 was filed by Officer Rogers. 9/21/09 at 2:01 p.m. Rhonda G. Chelinsky of Vine Grove was driving a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. Chelinsky was operating north on KY 1882. Chelinsky stated that she had a seizure and ran off the roadway and crossed back over the roadway and struck the embankment causing the vehicle to roll over onto its right side. Justo Suarez came upon the accident and crawled through the back of the vehicle and pulled her out of the rear of the vehicle. Minor to moderate damage was done to the vehicle. First aid was given by Hardin County EMS Squad #5
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and was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0254 was filed by Officer Hendley. 9/22/09 at 9:58 p.m. Tabitha M. Priest of Irvington was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. Priest was operating north on Hwy 1600. Priest failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Hwy 1600 and Hwy 333 traveling straight then crossing over Hwy 333 hitting an earth embankment which caused Priest to go airborne for approximately 25 to 30 yards landing in an empty cornfield. Priest then traveled an additional 500 feet before coming to a stop just shy of a standing field of corn. The asphalt was wet from rain and I could not determine any skidding. Spoke with driver of Priest before EMS transported her and she said she didn’t remember anything. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle. First aid was given by MCEMS Med 2 and transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0255 was filed by Officer Shipley.
District Court 9/23/09 Shawn D. Sellers, 37, flagrant non support- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 9/30/09. Kevin Ray Bates, 37, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense- pled not guilty, 6 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, county traffic school, $500 fine, license suspended for 8 months; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree- pled guilty, 90 days probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation; wanton endangerment, 2nd degree, police officer- pled guilty 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probated. Kevin Ray Bates, 37, assault 4th degree, domestic violence, minor injury- pretrial conference 9/30/09. Harry Phillip Carroll, 39, non payment of fines- show cause hearing 9/30/09, told by judge to have R. Welch apply money. Rebecca Lynn Way, 28, criminal mischief, 1st degree- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Timothy Llo Humphrey, 54, flagrant non support- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Delbert L. Mattingly, 26, 6 counts of knowingly exploit adult by person over $300- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 9/30/09. James Michael Strasshofer, 25, theft by unlawful taking gasoline, 1st offense- suspended license, pled guilty 30 days probated, 2 years probation, stay away from Madison Mini Mart, order entered. Jessie L. Wilson, 18, possession of marijuana- pled not guilty, 10/7/09. James Travis Skaggs, 28, non support, 1st offense- pled not guilty, 9/30/09. Abbigail Marie Parente, 29, theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Kathleen A. Armstrong, 59, speeding 10mph over limit- defer 6 months; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates- dismiss with proof. Anna Lancaster, 18, failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 9/30/09. Derek Herschel Henderson, 25, speeding 24mph over limit/ greater- state traffic school. Richard Paul Cline Jr., 35, speeding 16mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card- pretrial conference 9/30/09. Christopher S. Brown, 18, failure of non owner operator to maintain require insurance, 1st offense- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 9/30/09. Amy Lee Kotouch, 27, no operator/moped license- send court notice. Ronald Ray Meeks Jr., 32, speeding 15mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 9/30/09. Damon Ode Holman, 55, theft by deception, including cold checks under $300- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 5 days, 2 years probation, county traffic school, KAPS. Daniel Ray Hesler, 40, operating ATV on roadway- $25 fine; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- KAPS/ADE, $200 fine, pled guilty 30 days probated after 2 days, 2 years probation; criminal littering- pled guilty 30 days probated, 2 years probation; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismiss with proof.
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Jeffrey Lee Smith, 52, 2 counts of cruelty to animal, 2nd degreepretrial conference 10/28/09. Anita Louise Cain, 55, cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- defer 12 months. Laura E. Buchholz, 47, cruelty to animal, 2nd degree- pretrial conference 10/28/09. Buffy S. Hood, 37, cruelty to animal, 2nd degree, deferral 6 months. Eugene J. Bryant, 55, receiving stolen property under $500, pretrial conference 10/21/09. Donald Ray Wolz, 41, possession of marijuana- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Stephen Wayne Clater, Jr., 25, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- pretrial conference 10/7/09 Justin K. Swink, 20, possession of marijuana- pled guilty 6 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation; use/possess drug paraphernalia- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation. Janice Marie Barr, 29, local city ordinance (loose dogs)- defer after 6 months/ pay board fee. Michael William Donahue, 31, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense- pretrial conference 10/14/09. Jeremiah Stout, 27, alcohol intoxication in public place, 1st offense- pled guilty, $25; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree- pled guilty, 30 days probated 2 years probation, non alcohol. Joseph B. Rice, 24, theft by unlawful taking display shopliftingpled guilty, 30 days probated after 11 days county traffic school, 2 years probation, stay out of Movie Gallery. Debra J. Allen, 30, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/7/09. Michael Lee Whelan, 27, no motorcycle operators license; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense- pretrial conference 10/7/09. Ashley N. Jeanes, 21, speeding 19mph over limit; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offensepretrial conference 11/25/09, jury trial 11/30/09. Joshua Edward Wells, 26, license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card- pretrial conference 10/14/09. Thomas Gregory Hobbs, 25, leaving scene of accident/failure
to render aid or assistance- pretrial conference 11/14/09. Destayne Jurae Moffitt, 25, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 10/21/09. Jennifer Richard, 38, speeding 23 mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure to wear seat belts; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- pretrial conference 10/7/09. Richard Anthony Polston, 25, 4 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300.pled guilty, 12 months probated after 5 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Richard Anthony Polston, 25, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- 12 months probated 5 days jail 2 years probation. Richard Anthony Polston, 25, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- 12 months probated after 1 day jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Frederick Joseph McLemore, 48, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./ D.V.O.pretrial conference 10/28/09. Nathan Justis Adams, 28, probation violation- remand on proof. Amanda May Baker, 29, probation violation- probation revoking hearing 10/21/09. Sabrina D. Cheatham, 37, probation violation- probation revoking hearing 10/21/09. Mikalynn Marie Elder, 30, probation violation- probation revoking hearing, failure to appear, $100 cash. Tara Whelan vs. Michael Lee Whelan, domestic violence- contempt motion remanded. Patricia Lynn Fackler vs. John Wallace Langley, domestic violence- DVO entered. Amanda Fraley vs. Brandin Ashley Fraley, domestic violenceDVO entered. Joshua Thomas Banister, 27, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 4 months jail, 2 years probation; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, 2nd offense- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, $350 fine; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled guilty $25 fine. James Thornton Groves, 50, traffic in marijuana, 8 oz, 2nd offense; traffic in controlled substance- waived to grand jury, 10/12/09. Christopher Jason Russell, 36,
manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia; 5 counts of controlled substance endangerment to child, 4th degree- waived to grand jury 10/12/09. Michael E. Miller, 25, careless driving; receiving stolen property under $10,000; possession of burglary tools- preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Michael E. Miller, 25, criminal mischief, 2nd degree; criminal mischief, 3rd degree; 2 counts of fraudulent use of credit cards under $100; 8 counts of theft by unlawful taking/display, from auto; theft of controlled substance, 1st offense- preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Richard Eug Swink, 46, theft by deception including cold checks under $10,000- preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Richard Eug Swink, 46, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 10/7/09. Richard Eug Swink, 46, 7 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/7/09. Christopher W. Addington, 23, possession of burglary tools- pled not guilty, 12 months, 90 days jail, 2 years probation. Christopher W. Addington, 23, 2 counts of criminal mischief, 3rd degree- pled guilty 90 days probated after 30 days jail; 2 counts of fraudulent use of credit cards under $100 within 6 month period- pled guilty 12 months probated after 90 days jail, concurred; criminal possession of forged instrument, 3rd degree; 2 counts of theft by unlawful taking/display from autopled guilty 12 months probated after 90 days jail; possession of controlled substance, 2nd offense; 6 counts of theft by unlawful taking/display from auto- pled guilty months probated after 90 days jail, 2 years probation. Luke H. Schwartz, 29, assault 4th degree domestic violence, no visible injury- pretrial conference 11//4/09, jury trial 11/6/09. Robert C. Belcher, 59, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ ADE, $200 fine, license suspended 90 days. Michael Wayne Stull, 31, no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 10/7/09. Spencer M. Shade, 38, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 11/25/09.
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Wise announces candidacy to run for office of Meade County Sheriff Submitted press release On Sept. 10, 2009 the Kentucky Registry of Election finance notified Cliff Wise that his letter of intent to seek the office of Meade County Sheriff had been accepted and approved in Frankfort. While official filing for any county office cannot take place until November 2009, the letter of intent allows candidates to get organized and accept campaign contributions prior to the filing date. Cliff has served the sheriff’s office for 23 years, including 19 years as chief deputy and four years as sheriff. Cliff joined the department in 1983 when Joe Greer was in his first term as sheriff. At that time the force was rather small in numbers and the primary responsibility of the office was
Safe From page A1 instilled a serious tone about just how dangerous electricity can be. From there, students divvied out into various workshops where they were instructed about fire, gun and animal safety, threatening weather situations and chemical and toxin labels. Representatives of the America Red Cross used
Dirt From page A1 Craycroft said since the plans for design have been adjusted, he thinks the county road department could help. “I’m not against helping, but just to what extent?” Craycroft asked. “Is it worth taking away from the road work that needs done in the county this time of year?” Craycroft said county workers only have roughly a six-week window left to get black-topping, chipping and sealing and other roadway tasks completed before win-
to collect taxes and deal with in many areas of Criminal criminal complaints. Justice Training, including As the use of illegal drugs Peace Officer Professional became more prevaStandards, Methamlent across the United phetamine Detection, States, creating more Basic Officer Skills, serious crimes relatMandatory Duties of ed to illicit drug trafthe Sheriff, Civil Profic, the sheriff and his cess and Procedures, officers became more The Police Executive involved in dealing Command Course, with the effects. Command Decisions, Cliff earned his and the Homeland Cliff Wise certification through Security Course. continuing educaThrough the years, tion in order to bring modern Cliff has worked closely with techniques to fighting the the Kentucky State Police, drug problem. As the popu- as well as various federal lation of Meade County grew, agencies to combat crime in so did the size of the deputy Meade County. force as directed by state law. Cliff and his wife, Jeanne, During Cliff’s term of office, live on Cavalry Drive, just drug enforcement became off Fort Avenue. They reside a major part of the depart- in Meade County although ment’s efforts. their street has a Vine Grove, Cliff holds certification Ky., address. Cliff is the own-
er and operator of C&C Portables. Cliff has three children from a previous marriage. His daughter Stephanie and her husband, Willie Lynch, live in Ekron. His daughter Tabitha and her husband, Brent Heid, reside in New Albany, Ind. His son Cliff and his wife, Angie, live on Fort Avenue and he works with his dad in the family business. From these three children Cliff enjoys five grandchildren, Jonathan Plemmons, Brady Lynch, Cooper Wise, William Heid and Michael Heid. Jeanne’s son, Adam Robinson, is the pharmacist at Brandenburg Pharmacy Care. Jeanne has been employed for 19 years by the Meade County Ambulance Service as one of their outstanding Emergency Medical Technicians.
their dummy “Choking Charlie” to re-enact proper actions when someone is choking. Carole Goodwin, county extension agent for 4-H and Youth Development, said the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day used to be strictly farm-oriented, and was held for several years on the weekend at the farm of Homer Lee and Kaye Richardson. “Because it was farming it quickly became discredited by people who didn’t live on farms,” Goodwin said.
So the program morphed over the years and began taking place during the school day so students of all backgrounds could become acquainted with safety precautions not only on the farm, but near their own homes and neighborhoods. Goodwin said local community service agencies are a large part of the success of the safety day, citing firefighters, EMS personnel, police officers and others for their volunteerism during the two-day event.
“Tina and Jerome do a lot to make sure this happens every year,” Goodwin said. “They go back to take classes every year ... before the safety days.” The Progressive Farmer magazine initiated the annual safety days in 1995. “We learn to stay away from lawn mowers and electric lines,” said Dakota Velazquez, a fourth-grader from Ekron Elementary School. “Some of it I knew before ... but I know it and see that different things can hurt me and my friends.”
ter weather sets in. Magistrate Herbie Chism presented a typed letter from Craycroft, dated Dec. 2, 2008, that states, “According to Department of Local Government, we were told we can do your earth preparation. The Meade County Road Department will do the land preparation for you as an inkind service.” Chism asked why fiscal court wasn’t made aware of that letter, which was included in the extension district board’s application packet, according to Stith. Craycroft said he made that written statement before he realized how much dirt work was going to have to be done at the site.
Discussion furthered with most magistrates voicing support of the project, since the pavilion will be used by the extension service to benefit its programs and the community at large. After stating that he double-checked with the state office and made certain it was lawful for the county department to aid the extension service project, Staples made a motion for the road department to help do dirt work to prepare the construction site for the pavilion on the extension office campus. The motion was seconded by magistrate Steve Wardrip. During pre-vote discussions, Chism requested that Craycroft make fiscal court
aware of future guarantees before presenting typed letters to the community that the county and/or fiscal court would commit to a service. The vote passed unanimously. Also during the special meeting, fiscal court unanimously approved the hire of Jason Henderson as the county’s new information technology personnel. The IT position had been vacant since the resignation of Jeremy Bullock in August. The vote came after a closed session and Craycroft’s recommendation. The position had been advertised for, and interviews were held prior to the meeting.
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is shifting the program’s angle to focus on youth by bringing awareness about the devastation of teen substance abuse, and also offering counsel to families already enduring it. “We are on a mission,” Mann said, after playing a video of disturbing actions committed by teens under the influence of drugs and alcohol. “Look at what our kids are doing.” Mann said the biggest hurdle to mitigating teen substance abuse is making headway with parents. Vouching for that notion was Dep. Mike Cummings of the Meade County Sheriff’s Department who is also the school resource officer. “These kids at the high school should be outliving all of us in this room by 30 or 40 years ... but that’s not the case because of the risk factors of drug and alcohol,” he said. “It’s not what it used to be when you and I were growing up.” He said parents need to be more aware of what their kids are doing, and to not be immediately trusting of other parents. Alcohol, he said, can be just as reckless as highend drugs. Cummings said using cell phones to check in on teens isn’t reliable because cell phones can be answered anywhere. “You get your kid’s friend’s land line number,” he said. “And call that at three in the morning. You might wake up the parents ... but maybe they need to be woken up.”
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(Left to right): Brandon Saylor, Jeremy Marr, John Stroud, Adam Thompson and Brandon Finch, of the band “Birth of a Zealot” and Isaiah Mann, far right, of the band “Requisition” are local musicians aiming to help minister their peers about teens and addiction. A local father of six spoke next, saying he was absolutely unaware that his teenage son was addicted to alcohol. “I took for granted that other parents would take care of my son,” he said, with tears in his eyes. “I didn’t pay attention to the signs, and they were there. I didn’t help him until it was nearly too late.” The Lifeline program helped turn his son’s and his family’s lives around, and has now made him an advocate to helping his neighbors. “Please, let’s stop what’s happening in our community,” he said. “Don’t act like it’s not there ... don’t act like your child can’t be involved with it.” Mann introduced a group of local young band members whom she hopes to have help spread the message about smart decisionmaking to other Meade County youth. “We need to use young
people to spread information and let them peer minister,” she said. “These guys can do it through their music.” Mann said the bands’ music “isn’t what we grew up listening to,” but it’s what some teens are prone to listen to and is a good avenue to inform young audiences about the disaster of teens and addiction. Lifeline’s teen prevention efforts include a 12-step recovery program designed specifically for young people and their family members. Mann said she aims to make information about teen addiction prevention convenient and easily accessible for parents. The local Lifeline program purchases some materials, such as booklets, that outline recovery steps through fundraisers, but business or individual sponsors are always needed. Chasidy Bennett and her
mother, Fay, are local adults nearing the conclusion of their 12-week recovery program called “Breaking Free.” Both helped organize Thursday’s meeting, which was held complete with a full course meal and drinks. “It’s just a great thing,” Chasidy said about Lifeline. ”It’s a way to get help for yourself ... and a way to help other people learn from your mistakes.” Lifeline meetings are held weekly at the Meade County Lifeline office located across from Brandenburg Primary School. The program is also accessible through the Meade County Detention Center. For more information, visit the Teen Challenge Web site, which is the overseeing organization of Lifeline, at www. teenchallengeky.com. For more information, about Meade County Lifeline, contact director Joyce Mann at 270-547-0254.
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Catherene “Miss Dottie” Singleton Escue Clark
Catherene “Miss Dottie” Singleton Escue Clark, 81, of Battletown, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Catherene was born Aug. 9, 1928 in Battletown to the late Christopher Columbus and Evalina Chism Singleton. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Escue and Donald Clark; sisters, Louise West, Lorene Hardesty, Mary Pauline Singleton and Eva Mae Whitener; and brothers, Columbus and Steven H. Singleton. She is survived by her daughters, Evella (Philip) Troutt of Anaheim, Calif., and Sharon Escue of Battletown; twin sister, Kathleen (Harold) Cannon of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Melody (Jimmy) Mulligan, Jeremy (Melanie) Troutt and Evan Troutt, all of California; and great-grandchildren, Caleb Patterson, Brittany Patterson, Sawyer and Ashlynne Mulligan. The funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 28, at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. Burial followed in Marve Bennett Cemetery in Battletown. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com
Roxanne Brown Roxanne Brown, 58, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Brown was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty. Roxanne was a hairdresser at Highland Hair Care in Vine Grove, Ky., and also worked at UPS. She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Shaun Brown; her father, James Andrew Carmon; her mother, Mary Virginia Dowell; four brothers and one sister. Survivors include two daughters, Shauna Thompson and her husband, Todd, of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Tessa Brown of Louisville; one grandson, Lucas Thompson; an unborn granddaughter; one brother, Terry Carmon and his wife, Tammy, of Rock Haven, Ky.; one sister, Gina Carmon of Vine Grove, Ky.; and lots of family and friends. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty with the Rev. A.L. Chandler officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Online condolences at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Karl Osier Karl Osier, 81, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at his home. SFC Osier retired from the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He retired again after 28 years with Crucible Steel in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Osier; his son, James Osier; and his granddaughter, Angela McAllister. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brigitte and Bill Pagels of Carnesville, Ga.; his grandson, James McAllister; a daughter-in-law, Donnie Osier of King, N.C.; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ilse and Helmuth Oestreich of Germany; and a special care giver, Rose Sutton. The funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 28, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky., with military honors. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
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Mrs. Thelma Reed Board, 84, of Brandenburg, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Medco Center in Brandenburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.W. Board; a son, William Earl Barrett; one sister, Mary Brown; and three brothers, William Edward Reed, James Robert Reed and Gene Reed. Mrs. Board is survived by four step-children, Becky Hamill of Harrison, Tenn., Greg Board of Flintstone, Ga., Jimmy Board and Dale Board, both of Stanford, Ky.; a sister, Zela Irene Stevenson of Gray Court, S.C.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her special friend and caretaker, Edith Darnall of Brandenburg. The funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 1, from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Dennis Robert Elsey, 55, of Ekron, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. He was a member of the VFW in Vine Grove and was employed with Bluegrass Challenge Academy as a teacher. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Elsey, and a sister, Linda Maltby. He is survived by his wife, Su Elsey of Ekron; a daughter, Linda Cooper of Vine Grove, Ky.; his parents, Freddie and Caroline Strehlow of Michigan; three brothers, Steven Strehlow of Nevada, Alan Strehlow of Maine and Paul Strehlow of Oregon; and two sisters, Tina Dempsey of Georgia and Betty Ann McKuhen of Michigan. A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 1, at the First Korean Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Yong K. Cho officiating. Interment will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky., with military honors. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Dennis Elsey Scholarship KY Youth Challenge Foundation Inc.; Bldg. 296 714 Dixie St., Ft. Knox, KY 40121. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Paul L.G. Auclair Paul L.G. Auclair, 76, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Mr. Auclair retired as a Captain from the United States Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked in management at Brown & Williamson for 23 years, worked as a tour guide at the Patton Museum in Fort Knox and was active for many years in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Louisville. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Auclair of Vine Grove, Ky.; one son, Benjamin “Ben” Paul Auclair and his wife, Scherry, of Louisville; two daughters, Paula Jaenichen and her husband, Chip, of Memphis, Tenn., Amy Pickrell and her husband, Tipton, of Vine Grove, Ky.; four grandsons, Nathan Jaenichen and his wife, Penelope, of Okinawa, Japan, B.J. Pickrell of Goose Creek, S.C., Mathew Auclair of Louisville and Robert Louis Pickrell of Vine Grove, Ky.; two granddaughters, Rachel Lynne Jaenichen of Vine Grove, Ky., and Katelyn Auclair of Louisville; and two great-grandchildren, Paxton Jaenichen of Okinawa, Japan and Alaina Pickrell of Vine Grove, Ky. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wreaths Across America, 702 Augusta Drive, Vine Grove, KY 40175 or Hosparus, P.O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Online condolences at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Roy Lee Banks
Mr. Roy Lee Banks, 79, of Louisville died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He was retired from Civil Service and Jefferson County Schools, a Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Banks is survived by five children, Lillian “Pete” Banks, Sr., of Guston, Roy E. Banks and Alvin “Pretty” Banks of Ekron, Florine Banks and Candace Banks of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home. Burial followed in Zion Grove Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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We would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us since the tragic loss of our beloved Jonathan. Special thanks to Father Ron Knott, Hager Funeral Home and the pallbearers — words cannot express our gratitude. Please keep us in your prayers. -Ronnie, Jane, Kevin, Chuck, Darren, Mary and families.
Mary Clement Greenwell Sister Mary Clement Greenwell, 101, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 82nd year of religious life. A native of Curdsville, Ky., she was an educator for more than 50 years. She taught at Flaherty Elementary School, 1940-44. She taught in many other schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville, in the Diocese of Owensboro, and in Missouri and New Mexico, and spent 11 years in Louisville in outreach and tutoring ministry. As a teacher, she believed even the most unlikely learner could become a good student. She retired to the Motherhouse in 1989, where she loved to play cards. Survivors include nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious community. The funeral Mass was held Friday, Sept. 25, at Mount Saint Joseph. Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. Gifts in memory of Sister Mary Clement Greenwell may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.
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Charles Bernard Rector, 66, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Rector; and his dad, George R. Rector, Sr. He is survived by two sons, James B. Rector of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Andrew M. Rector of New Albany, Ind.; his mother, Margaret Rector; two grandchildren, Tylar L. Rector and Hunter M. Rector; two brothers, George R. Rector Jr. and Gene Rector; three sisters, Mary Jane Huckins, Kay Ellen Condon and Jo Ann C. Lancaster. A memorial service will be held today at noon at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. Burial will follow in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky., with military honors. Visitation will begin today at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Alberta Georgia Matthews, 92, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of Stithton Baptist Church and the Radcliff Homemakers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Matthews, and two sisters, Sylvia Crawley and Estelle Carr. She was survived by three nephews and two nieces, David Crawley of Noblesville, Ind., James Powell and his wife Mary of Brandenburg, Pat Powell of Georgetown, Ind., Rachelle Dodds of Valley Station, Ky., and Rebecca Wood of Clarksville, Tenn. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Dr. Gregg Curtis officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Julian Hunt Keys
Leonard Wesley Hyden
Julian Hunt Keys, 92, of Clarkson, Ky., formerly of Irvington, Ky., passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, Ky. He was born Sept. 22, 1917, the son of the late Wilbur and Lucille Parr Keys. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having been awarded the Purple Heart, a member and Deacon of Irvington Baptist Church for more than 50 years, he was a musician with a number of country bands, an avid fisherman and loved to camp, a member of the Irvington Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of the Irvington Masonic Lodge # 868 F & A M. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert O. Keys. Mr. Keys is survived by his wife, Mildred Stiff Keys; two children, Anna Marie (William G.) Curtis and Linda (Terry) Patterson; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be e-mailed to alexanderfhome@ bbtel.com.
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Leonard Wesley Hyden, 65, of Clarkson, Ky., died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at Twin Lake Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, Ky. MSG Hyden retired from the U. S. Army and was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam wars. He is survived by his fiancé, Marianne Olson, and her children, Sonja, Betty, Richard and Ricky; two daughters, Helen and Joann; a sister, Sarah; two brothers, Donald and Frank; and a grandson, Tyler. A committal service with military honors was held Monday, Sept. 28, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www. nebfh.com.
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Muldraugh Methodist church reaches out to Knox soldiers Muldraugh United Methodist Church helps soldiers relax with outreach program By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Nearly two years ago, Muldraugh United Methodist Church (MUMC) began reaching out to nearby Fort Knox military members through a program called “Soldier Outreach.” The program began with basic trainees that visited the church around Christmas time and has now expanded to four sessions a year with soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) and the 46th Adjutant General Battalion. The program was designed for wounded soldiers that, because of their injuries, had to remain in basic training, miles away from family for longer than expected. “Basic training is generally two months, but some of these guys are there five to six months because they’re injured and then they have to start over,” said Melissa
Molnar, a trustee and treasurer of the church and a volunteer of the program. Molnar said some soldiers have been injured more than once forcing them to restart basic training numerous times. While at basic training, soldiers are under strict regulations and communication with family and friends is scarce. The program, Molnar said, is “just a more relaxing time” and a way to relieve stresses from their everyday training routine. “They’re away from home for a long time and they need support. They need a friendly face and something other than institutional food for a night just to try to refresh them so they can hang on a little longer,” Molnar said. She said the church began the program because of the many ties MUMC members have to the military or Fort Knox. “Everyone has felt a connection with the program,”
Molnar said. “Whether we have children in the military or we work on Fort Knox or we are either in the military or are retired military … we wanted to help, and when it started we wanted to share what we feel at Christmas with soldiers that couldn’t go home to their families.” Soldier Outreach takes place once in March, June, August and December and begins each time with a spiritual message from Bro. Dan Paddack, the church’s pastor. Molnar said the soldiers and volunteers “do a lot of singing and talking” and the units are fed homemade meals prepared by church members and volunteers. MUMC has designated volunteers who specify in particular areas such as military or ministry. “Whatever they need we have different parts of our group that handle it,” Molnar said. “If they need a prayer, then Bro. Dan will handle it. If they just need hugs and talking then Betty (Hubbard, a member of the church) and I will do all the hugs and talking.” Soldiers also participate
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Muldraugh United Methodist Church volunteers and soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 46th Adjutant General Battalion of Fort Knox listen closely to an outdoor service given by Bro. Dan Paddack during a visit to the church’s “Soldier Outreach” program on Aug. 30. in games of football and cornhole as well as singing and many other relaxing activities. “I really enjoy hearing each soldiers’ story and finding out where they came from, where home is,” Molnar said. “Many of
Key to good parenting is beyond scientific James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: What does behavioral research tell us about the best way to raise children? Have scientific studies spelled out what works and what doesn’t, especially regarding how to discipline properly? DR. DOBSON: My answer may sound like heresy coming from a man who spent ten years of his life as a professor of pediatrics, responsible for medical and behavioral research, but I don’t believe the scientific community is capable of determining the best parenting techniques. There have been some worthwhile studies, to be sure, but the subject of discipline almost defies definitive investigation. Why? Because the only way to study this topic scientifically would be to place newborns randomly in “permissive” vs. “disciplined” families and then keep them under close observation for ten or fifteen years. Since it is impossible to do that, re-
searchers have tried to tease out information where they could find it. But family relationships are so multidimensional and complicated that they almost defy rigorous scrutiny. Indeed, most of the studies reported in the literature are scientifically useless. For example, the late Dr. David Larson, psychiatrist and a researcher at the National Institutes of Health, reviewed 132 articles in professional journals that purported to investigate the long-term consequences of corporal punishment. He found most of them flawed in design. Ninety percent of the studies failed to distinguish between good homes where spanking was administered by loving parents, and those bordering on (or actually inflicting) child abuse. This distinction is critical for obvious reasons. Dr. Larson concluded that the findings were invalidated by this failure to consider the overall health of family relationships. To repeat, the consequences of various approaches to parental discipline appear to be beyond the reach of social research. It is simply not possible to study this complex
subject scientifically without warping families to set up the research design. Even if such studies were conducted, the researchers would be studying contrived families — not typical parent-child relationships. QUESTION: My wife and I are keenly aware of how difficult it is to be good parents, and at times, we feel very inadequate to do the job. How does a mom or dad know what’s best for a child from day to day? DR. DOBSON: The most dedicated parents go through times when they fear they aren’t responding properly to their children. They wonder if they’re overreacting or underreacting, being too strict or too lenient. They suspect that they’re making major mistakes that will haunt them later on. Fortunately, parents don’t have to do everything right. We all make thousands of little mistakes — and a few big ones — that we wish we could reverse. But somehow, most kids roll with these blunders and come out just fine anyway. Let me give you what I consider to be the key to
good parenting. It is to learn how to get behind the eyes of your child, seeing what he sees and feeling what he feels. When you know his frame of mind, your response becomes obvious. For example, when he’s lonely, he needs your company. When he’s defiant, he needs your help in controlling impulses. When he’s afraid, he needs the security of your embrace. When he’s happy, he needs to share his laughter and joy with those he loves. Raising healthy children, then, is not so much a science as it is a highly developed art, and most of us have the natural intuitive faculties to learn it. Take the time to observe those kids who live in your house. If you tune in closely to what they say and do, the feelings behind those behaviors will soon become apparent. Then your reaction to what you’ve seen will lead to more confident parenthood. 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.
Where’s the evidence? Spend time with Him Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
A few years ago someone told me a story. It is an amusing story, but it turns out it really isn’t all that funny. It seems there was a small boy who one day asked his father this questions, “Dad, what is a Christian?” The father replied, “Son, a Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his neighbors and even his enemies. He prays often, reads his bible, is kind, loving and gentle. He also likes to go to church and he is involved
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of Jude in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whom did God choose to replace Moses to lead
in the Lord’s work. That, son, is a Christian.” After a few moments and with a puzzled look on his face the boy asked, “Dad, have I ever seen one?” I know the story may seem funny, but it isn’t a laughing matter. In a world where morality seems to be growing darker each day there is a need for Christians to be Christ-like. The world at it’s worst needs Christians to be their best. The Bible, in the book of 2 Corinthians 6:17, calls Christians to be different. If someone accused you of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict? Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God. the Israelites? Aaron, Jacob, Joshua, Caleb 3. Which disciple betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? Peter, Judas, John, Matthew ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Joshua; 3) Judas
Dan Newton Divine Guidance 2 Corinthians 3:18 says, “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (NKJV) As Christians who pray, “Your Kingdom come,” we long to see our homes, neighborhoods and workplaces filled with Jesus’ light. The more time we spend in God’s awesome presence, the more we become changed into His likeness. Every minute that we spend gazing into His face, the more He will consume our darkness so that our faces can display His glory. Because we tend to become like those with
whom we spend time with, why not spend some time lingering in God’s presence today? Imagine His perfect ways that can weave together a good plan for your life. Listen to His gracious and forgiving words as you confess your failures. Soak in His relentless tenderness as you give Him your burdens. Gaze on His kingly brightness so that your face can display His likeness. The more you spend time with Him, the more you will be changed. Then so will your world. We encourage you to visit Grace Baptist Church this Sunday in one of its services at 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. Be sure to listen to our radio program every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WMMG. Rev. Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
them have really interesting stories.” On average the church receives 16 to 20 soldiers, and all soldiers are encouraged to leave addresses to receive letters from the church once they leave the program. The Christmas Soldier
Outreach program will be held Dec. 8 at MUMC located at 101 S. Main Street in Muldraugh. Molnar said volunteers are welcome. For more information, contact Molnar at 270-828-2606 or Betty Hubbard at 270-8288202.
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Sunday, Oct. 11 Lunch — 1 p.m. Chili, turkey and ham sandwiches, salads, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost: $5. If anyone wants to donate chili or other food, let Sondra Hinton know, in advance, either by phone (422-3497) or by coming to the center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Auction - 2 p.m. Have anything new or old (if in clean shape and works) to donate? Bring to the center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. If money donation, call 422-5200 and leave a message, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Wednesday through Friday.
“Find it Here” is a major evangelistic campaign to deliver the Gospel to 1.5 million households across Kentucky in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday 2010. Members of the churches of the Salem Association of Baptists will be participating in this campaign by Prayer Walking throughout the area during September and October. The Prayer Walkers will pause in front of each house and pray for that household. If you have a special prayer need, let the prayer walking team know when you see them in your area. For more information concerning this campaign, call 270-828-2421.
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‘Whiteout’ is more like ‘CSI: South Pole’ Whiteout/Starring Kate Beckinsale/Rated R
In the coldest place on Earth, a deadly snowstorm is closing in and the sun’s about to go down for six months. And a killer is on the loose. Kate Beckinsale plays a U.S. marshal assigned to an American research base in Antarctica. When a frozen corpse turns up in the middle of icy nowhere, she stumbles into a situation that puts her life in danger. The movie opens with a shootout and a lot of shouting aboard a Russian airplane some 50 years earlier. The plane crashes into the Antarctic wasteland. Cut to present-day Marshal Carrie Stetko (Beckinsale) peeling off her clothes and stepping into a steamy shower. Gratuitous, exploitational cheesecake, or just a friendly reminder that there’s a woman underneath the bulky parkas Beckinsale will wear for the rest of the movie? Tom Skerritt plays Stetko’s pal and confidant, Dr. John Fury (whose name hints at the movie’s comic-book roots), a mild-mannered veteran of many seasons at the ice station. Everyone’s buzz-
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7 p.m. The Ancestral Trails Historical Society will meet at the Hardin County Public Library in Elizabethtown, Ky. Steve Mather will illustrate grave dowsing. Every one is invited to attend. 270862-3209
Saturday, Oct. 3 ing about a brutal storm, a “whiteout,” barreling their way. When it’s clear that the base will be hit, the decision is made to close up shop early for the winter and get out of there. Then the marshal finds that frozen, mutilated body, falls into a sinkhole that leads her to the Russian airplane and gets chased by an angry masked man with a pickax. She discovers some fishy things back at the base. Even on ice, she begins to smell a rat. Who can she trust? The movie’s setting is both a blessing and a curse. The forbidding, sub-freezing icescape is moodily exotic, dangerous and potentially deadly. But when the snow starts blowing, it’s impossible to tell who’s who and
what’s what. Maybe parkas should be color-coded. And maybe the movie should have been a lot shorter. Despite its “race against time” countdown as Beckinsale tries to beat the storm, corral the killer and solve the mystery of the crashed airplane, “Whiteout” drips along at the pace of a melting snowman. It would have been much tighter and tauter as a 50-minute TV episode instead of a featurelength movie. In fact, it actually looks and feels like a TV show. The camera work, the flashbacks, the dirty double-crosses and cutthroat conspiracies ... call it “CSI South Pole.” Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.
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Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd don’t forget roots Lynyrd Skynyrd: God & Guns (CD) Although the lineup has continued to evolve over the past 35 years, this legendary name-brand band of Southern rockers has never forgotten its swampin’ stompin’ roots. And as lead singer Johnny Van Zant leads his guitarslinging crew through these 12 new barnburners, you’ll never find yourself wondering where they stand, especially on tunes like “That’s Ain’t My America” and the title track, which doesn’t exactly seek the middle ground on a contentious subject. The closer, “Gifted Hands,” is a soaring, muscular anthem that pays homage to the late Billy Powell, a founding member whose own “gifted hands” provided the keyboard signatures to dozens of Skynyrd staples, including “Free Bird.” Bonanza: The Official First Season, Vols. 1 & 2 (DVD) Saddle up and ride again with Ben Cartwright, Hoss, Little Joe and Adam in this twovolume collection (also available separately) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
classic TV Western, the first ever broadcast in color. In addition to all 32 re-mastered episodes from 1959-1961, the combo set is loaded with extra features, including photo galleries, a documentary about the iconic Ponderosa map that “burned” at the beginning of every show, and a rare alternate pilot episode featuring the Cartwrights singing the rousing theme song—the only time it was ever used with words. Sunshine Cleaning (DVD) Amy Adams and Emily Blunt are the heart of this bittersweet, quirky comedydrama from the makers of “Little Miss Sunshine” about two sisters who launch a crimescene-cleanup business. Likeably offbeat, multi-layered and ultimately uplifting, it won’t make you convulse in laughter. It will, though, remind you that in the process of cleaning up the messes of life, we can sometimes learn a lot about ourselves, discover some unexpected treasures…and maybe even laugh a little. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.
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FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Amy 270-422-7402 PET FESTIVAL And blessing of the animals. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverfront Amphitheatre, Brandenburg. Games, raffle, contests, food, and door prizes. Bluegrass gospel music by “The Mooleyville Billies”. Blessing of the animals by Rev. Dan Paddock. www.petsinneedsociety.org 270-422-3838 THE EDGE SERVICE 6 p.m. Every Saturday at Glad Tidings Christian Center’s activity building. Geared for ages 18-35. Nursery and childcare provided (up to age 5). Eric and Danielle Hornback, Edge Pastors. 270-422-2020 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270422-5184 VINE GROVE SOCCER Vipers soccer try-outs at 2 p.m. today at Vine Grove Optimist Park. Try-outs are free and open to players eligible to play U14-U17 soccer. Gary 270-317-2772
Sunday, Oct. 4 BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, located at the corner of Oaklawn and Hill Street in Brandenburg (near the library). Every one is welcome to bring their pets. FAMILY REUNION The annual BennettGreer reunion will be at 1 p.m. at the Battletown Community Park. Potluck dinner. Family and friends welcome. Lora Carson 270422-1131 HONOR FLIGHT BENEFIT DANCE 6:30-10:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404. Auction, raffle, and door prizes. Wilbur Beasley 270-497-4124
ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 6 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library Annex. This will be a joint meeting with the Meade County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 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 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
Tuesday, Oct. 6 CHAT-N-STITCH 6 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. For ages 10 to 100. Learn how to knit while making new friends. 270-422-2094 DIABETES COALITION 2 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Meade and Breckinridge counties. Melissa Conder at 800-2801601 ext. 1035 EKRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 p.m. First Tuesday of each month at Ekron City Hall. FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Amy 270-422-7402 RIVERPORT AUTHORITY 6:30 p.m. First Tuesday of each month. STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094
Wednesday, Oct. 7 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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BLOOD DRIVE 3-7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 515 E. Broadway, Brandenburg. Remember to eat ironrich foods and drink plenty of water. Be a life saving hero, donate blood. COMMUNITY DINNER At P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Carryout available at 5 p.m. Inside dining 5:30-7 p.m. Turkey dinner. $6 for adults. $4 for children 10 and under. 270-547-7648 LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library every Thursday. For ages 2 and under. 270-422-2094
Friday, Oct. 9 KNOB CREEK GUN SHOW October 9-11 at Knob Creek Gun Range, 690 Ritchey Lane, West Point, Ky. visit www.knobcreekrange.com for more information. 502-922-4457
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CLIMB ABOARD 1-4 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. Fire trucks, police cars construction equipment, and more. All ages are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Call the Meade County Public Library for more information. 270-4222094
HORSE SHOW AND AUCTION The 3rd Annual M.A.R.C. Benefit Horse Show and Auction will be at the Meade County Saddle Club Grounds on Fackler Road, Payneville. Show time and activities begin at 1 p.m. EST. Fun for the whole family. Admission is $3. KY PATRIOTS The Kentucky Patriots will have an information table at the Knob Creek Gun Shoot on Sat. Oct.10. We will be there at 8am and throughout the day. Be sure to stop by our table and get information on joining the Kentucky Patriots! www. kentuckypatriots@ispky. com
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•Annual Bean Soup Dinner to kick off the 2010 Election season, Stuart Pepper Middle School, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13
•Miss Fall Harvest Pageant at Robert’s Family Farm, Saturday, Oct. 17 •St. John’s Turkey Dinner and Harvest Festival, 12-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18 •Brandenburg Women’s Expo, Saturday, Oct. 24.
2009 PETS IN NEED SOCIETY PET FESTIVAL & BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Saturday, October 3, 2009 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hillbilly Hoedown Bluegrass Gospel Music by “The Mooleyville Billies” Blessing of the Animals by Rev. Dan Paddack
GAMES • RAFFLE • CONTESTS • FOOD • DOOR PRIZES Spay/Neuter Vouchers Prizes to human and pet winners in these contests: 1. Kid and pet in hillbilly costumes 2. Best tail waggin’ dog 3. Animal with the worst teeth 4. Biggest dog 5. Biggest cat 6. Best adult and pet in hillbilly costumes 7. Best animal trick (any animal)
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NEWS Woman proves it’s never too Two upcoming events encourage late to chase down a dream Meade Countians to be up, active
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Friday, October 2, 2009
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By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com Who says it’s too late to chase down a dream? According to Corena Latham, it’s never too late to start fresh and face new challenges. Latham, 75, of Brandenburg, recently completed an 80-hour Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, with an 85 percent (or B-average) in the course. Latham spent 31 years as a restaurant manager, but said she got the itch to go back to school and get her nursing certificate because of her desire to volunteer with the elderly in nursing homes. “There’s not enough help there,” she said. Latham said although employees do their best to meet the basic needs of patients, some residents never get visitors or one-on-one attention to just sit and talk for a while. So with the encouragement of people she knew, including Meade County Senior Citizens Center Director Sondra Hinton and two industry personnel, Julie Baker, LPN, and Barbara Warrant, retired CNA, Latham started taking classes at ECTC. She was also awarded the Donovan scholarship, which is given to recipients based on age. Latham said despite her desire to do it, there were times when she struggled during the difficult course work.
Family & Consumer Science Meade Countains have two great opportunities to participate in state-wide programs and be physically active. Meade County has been selected as a pilot county for Get Moving Kentucky: A Family Walking Program. The program is free and each week incentive prizes will be given to participants. In addition each par-
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Seventy-five-year-old Corena Latham recently completed an 80-hour Certified Nursing Assistant program. But she had a secret weapon. Latham was taking the same classes as her granddaughter, Pennie Layne Hausele, who was also enrolled in the nursing program. Experiencing the program with Hausele was another reason Latham wanted to go back to school. And, since she received her certificate in May, she said she has missed the experience of getting up and going to class. “I loved it,” she said, of being on campus. “I am so sorry I can’t get up now and go to class.”
That doesn’t mean she won’t ever return, though. Latham said she is seriously considering going back to school to get her LPN certificate, or Licensed Nurse Practitioner. For now, though, she’s excited to volunteer two days a week at Medco in Brandenburg, to not only apply the skills she learned in school but also to visit with the residents who may need a friend. “I can’t wait,” she said. “They’re probably going to see me more than two days.”
the leading advocate for the protection of children in neglect and abuse cases, and he administered the Meade County child support office. In 2006, the Meade County child support office was ranked as one of the top performing offices in Kentucky. Darren has also had a private law practice since 1994 and he currently serves as city attorney for Brandenburg and Irvington, Ky. Darren has extensive experience in District Court. Darren has been a prosecutor, a defense attorney, an attorney for persons filing lawsuits and an attorney for persons who have been sued. Darren has been exposed to a variety of viewpoints and feels that he can emphasize fairness. If elected, his highest priorities will be public safety, protect-
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There is a burn ban in effect, pursuant to Division of Forestry regulations. The ban will be in effect from Oct. 1 through Dec. 15 and Feb. 15 through April 30.
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TOP LEFT: Shane Whitt and Lori Schassberger were the top finishers in the adult division of the River Heritage Music Festival 5K. TOP RIGHT: Forrest Stevens was the first place winner in the youth division. BELOW: Dozens of festive pumpkins were on display for the pumpkin decorating contest.
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Extension Homemaker annual pecan sale The Meade County Extension Homemakers are now having their annual pecan sale. You may contact the Extension Office at 270-4224958 to order. Orders must be pre-paid and pre-ordered in advance. The cost is $6.50 for pieces and $7 for halves. The deadline to order is Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. For more information on these or other programs offered through the Extension Service please contact us at 270-422-4958.
It is illegal to burn from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the ban, but is legal to burn acceptable items from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Contact Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft’s office at 270-422-3967 for more information about the burn ban.
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Festival sponsored by the Meade County Museum and Arts Council — was held. Dozens of local vendors were on hand selling merchandise, fresh food was available, pumpkin decorating and scarecrow decorating contests took place and several bluegrass, country and folk musical performers took center stage at the amphitheater. A 5K run/walk was held at 8 a.m. along the Buttermilk Falls trail, during which 143 adults and children participated. Top finishers were Shane Whitt in the male division, Lori Schassberger in the female division and Forrest Stevens in the youth division. For more information about the Meade County Museum and Arts Council, visit www.meadearts.com.
ticipant will earn a chance each week to enter a drawing for an iPod that will be given away at the end of the 10 weeks. Those wishing to participate must register at the Extension Office by Oct. 7. This program is for families. On Oct. 11, Second Sunday will occur state wide. In Meade County, the event will be held on the Riverfront in downtown Brandenburg. Participants are encouraged to walk, run or bike the Buttermilk Falls Trail between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. Beginning at 1:45 p.m., the first 100 participants to show up for the event will
ing children, emphasizing education to children, being courteous and respectful, combining book law with common sense, community involvement, and, most of all, fair treatment. His other priorities will be to start court on time and conduct the business of the court as efficiently as possible to allow citizens, attorneys and court staff to get on with their daily business and not be in court long hours. Darren emphasizes that no one from Meade County has ever served as District Judge in Division 2. He would appreciate the vote and support of Meade Countians. If you would like to speak to Darren or contact him about helping with his campaign, you can reach Darren at 270-4223939 or 998-0068. Note: In August 2009, another attorney from Meade County, Steve Crebessa, announced he is also a candidate for District Judge. There
are two divisions of the District Court. Steve Crebessa will be running as a candidate in Division 1 and Darren Sipes will be running as a candidate in Division 2. Therefore, Sipes and Crebessa will not be running against one another. In addition, the District Court judges should not be confused with the Circuit Court Judges. Our Circuit Court judges are Robert Miller and Bruce Butler. Sipes will not be running against Robert Miller nor Bruce Butler. District Judge elections are non-partisan, meaning the candidates do not run with a party affiliation (Democrat, Republican, Independent, etc). Some of the routine duties of a District Court Judge are as follows: District Judges preside over criminal cases, money claims under the amount of $4,000.00, juvenile matters, domestic violence, and the probate of Wills and estate administration following someone’s death.
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Being treated like a dog, or a chicken, is preferred on the farm
Quite often, Anneliese Margot Jaensch treats Jim Cox like a dog. But not often enough to suit him. “It’s so cute when he says ‘Honey, do me a favor. Treat me like a dog…. please,” Jaensch said. The native of Drip Rock, Ky., also wouldn’t mind if he got the same attention given their 80-100 chickens, but it’s a house-full of canines that rule the roost. Five years ago the couple moved from Red Lick Road to the opposite side of Estill County, in Kentucky, after seeing the potential to develop 25 acres of overgrown hillside property on New Fox Road into a paradise for them and their pets. Besides the dogs of varying sizes and breeds, and chickens, all of which are considered pets and many bearing names, “Critter Ridge” is also home to ducks like Quacker. He has grown old on the farm and walks so slowly now that “he worries me,” Jaensch said, noting he sometimes crawls into her lap to be comforted. “I’d like to have a pet goat, but Jim says no. He says he doesn’t want a goat in the house,” she said. Jaensch is a native of northern Germany who came to the United States in 1964 after marrying an American soldier.
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ABOVE: Critter Ridge owners Anneliese Margot Jaensch and Jim Cox stand with one of their many beloved fowl. This one is named Quackers. RIGHT: Jaensch, a native of Germany, spreads chicken feed to the approximate 80 to 100 chickens who call Critter Ridge, which is located in Estill County, Ky., their home. A lifelong animal lover, she says her family was very poor, but that didn’t stop her from befriending animals. She recalls declaring she no longer liked milk, and giving her portion to nurse a stray cat back to health. Noting her native land is small and cramped; she said she feels blessed to live in the wide-open spaces where her animals have room to roam. After relocating from Germany to Ohio, she di-
vorced in 1982, and she and Jim have been together since 1987. He was born in Drip Rock and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, with his parents at a very young age. Jim has served in the Air Force, helped manufacture albums for Mercury Records, and is retired from a Cincinnati printing company. According to Jaensch, she fell in love with the area on visits to see Cox’s relatives. The decision was made to move from Ohio to a farm on Red Lick Road in 1997.
Residents win at Muldraugh City Festival TOP LEFT: The Muldraugh City Fest kicked off with a cornhole tournament on Friday, Sept. 18. Winners were, left to right, second place, Robert Reese and Teresa Schercliffe won $105; first place, David Greer and Donald Stobart won $225; third place, Todd Nall and Todd hawkins won $70. BOTTOM LEFT: A karaoke contest was also part of the festival. The contest was hosted by Siggy Lowe. Winners were, left to right, Lowe, third place winner, Angelie Spencer, second place winner, Lorie Jameson and first place winner Amanda Walker.
“It was beautiful out there, but we lived in a deep hollow and there wasn’t much daylight,” Jaensch, a Hospice caregiver, said. She works on a parttime basis in six counties and takes pride in providing services. “I don’t like going to parties, weddings, or anniversaries, but it’s an honor to be present at a birth or death,” she said. As much as she enjoys her work, the farm is where she prefers to be.
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her place of refuge named “The Roost for Rest.” Not a lot of resting takes place on Critter Ridge. But that’s alright with them. “I can’t wait for morning to come so I can start all over again,” she said.
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“Our friends just don’t understand, but this is Heaven, and we like to piddle around here all day long,” she said. A walk around the farm reveals Jim has been doing a lot more than piddling. Several buildings, all with names like Chick Inn and Keats Cottage, have been built to house the fowl, and there’s even an attractive get-away cabin for the owners. “This is where I come to pout, and also when I’m happy,” Jaensch said, of
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BUSINESS Thomas Tree Service specializes in tackling hard-to-get trees Friday, October 2, 2009
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By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
In 1974, Jerry Thomas and his brother-in-law, Bruce Sanders, teamed up with Jerry’s father, Joseph W. Thomas, and started a tree care business in Louisville called Thomas Tree Service Inc. At the time, and at the ripe age of 19, Jerry said the business was “a way to make money and something I was good at,” after he and Bruce were laid off from a tree care company where they’d both gained experience. Over time, Jerry developed a knack for dendrology and became an expert at tree care and maintaining a highly reputable business. Joseph has since retired from the business and left its ownership to Jerry and his sister, Vera Sanders. Jerry migrated to Meade County seven years ago where he and Bruce presently operate the business, maintaining a large clientele in and around Meade and Jefferson counties. Thomas Tree Service has a crew of seven experienced employees from Meade, Bullitt and Jefferson counties, and offers services in tree trimming and removal. Because trees are no small job to tackle, the business has a crane service, which assists the Thomas crew with their specialization: hard-to-get trees. “A lot of people don’t mess with hard-to-get trees,” Jerry said. “It’s a lot of work with those trees and a lot of it is manual labor.” Jerry said for trees that are located in tight spots, the crew brings in the crane and uses rigging and roping to bring it down piece by piece, carefully ensuring the safety of any nearby building or landscape. Jerry is an avid Arboreous Society magazine reader, which helps keep him up-to-
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LEFT: Thomas Tree Service Inc. employee Chris Cross dangles from a tree located outside an Arch Chemicals building while using roping and rigging skills to bring down a hefty tree. ABOVE: Jerry Thomas, co-owner of Thomas Tree Service, employs his crane to transfer large sections of a hard-to-get tree to the ground. date with the latest regional news about trees and proper methods for trimming and removing them. “Tree care means proper pruning,” Jerry said. “You’ve seen these trees that people go in and it looks like a hat rack when they’re done — “top them” they call it. We don’t do that kind of stuff. That’s hard on the trees.” When more than 20 percent of the foliage is taken from a tree, “you open up a lot of windows for disease and pests … so we just try to keep our pruning within 20 percent or less,” he said.
Jerry advises his customers to have a tree analyzed by a professional if he or she notices a problem because it’s more expensive to remove a dead tree. “If it can’t be saved it should be removed,” he said. “A lot of times it costs too much to save it.” But a tree with a disease could potentially spread the illness to neighboring trees. Jerry said guaranteeing his work would be like a doctor guaranteeing open heart surgery would help a patient live longer.
FKFCU brings new branch to ‘Burg By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
Fort Knox Federal Credit Union (FKFCU) held an indoor groundbreaking celebration at Super 8 hotel in Brandenburg Friday, Sept. 25, due to inclement weather. The ceremony introduced the upcoming construction on the FKFCU branch. Various employees of Brandenburg’s Riverridge Plaza branch, bank president Bill Rissel, members of the FKFCU board, Brandenburg Mayor David Pace and a slew of other supporters were in attendance as Rissel announced the groundbreaking of FKFCU’s newest location at 1452 Old State Road, across from the food court. “The new location shows our commitment to growth within the community,” Rissel said. “We hope to help Meade County flourish by expanding our services for our members.” Rissel said FKFCU is the second largest credit union in the state and is among “top ratings as far as financial development and strength.” The new branch is the third to be built this year in the Commonwealth. “The credit union exists to improve the financial lives of each member … and we’re going to be good corporate citizens of the county,” he said.
“If you’ve got a problem with your trees, I can come out and maybe try to correct it … but it’s like a doctor. If you have a heart problem … they might do surgery on you and you might flop the next day,” he said. Jerry’s and Sanders’s biggest challenge with the industry, by far, is conquering those hard-to-get trees, but “we’ve never started a job we couldn’t finish.” The business provides free estimates to commercial and residential clients in Meade and Jefferson counties, and is insured. Thomas Tree Ser-
vice will travel for jobs and does not charge for extra mileage. Jerry and Bruce work with insurance companies, as well. Jerry said during the January ice storm, the operation stayed busy. “During the ice storm there was so much damage the insurance companies couldn’t get out there, so the homeowners took care of it themselves, and then the insurance companies reimburse them,” he said. “I work with the individual and the insurance companies.” Thomas Tree Service also
collaborates with other contractors to assist with difficult trees and offers tree planting services as well. The business competitively prices bids on jobs, completes the job in a timely and accurate manner and never leaves a mess behind. All wood chips from tree removals and trims are recycled and used as field material to cover large holes. Thomas Tree Service’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For a free estimate, call 502-937-5599 or 502-664-6811.
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Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Board members and president Bill Rissel gather around a rendering of the of the credit union’s future branch. Also in attendance was long-time employee and Meade County resident Leo C. Pike Jr., who served in the military and began his career with FKFCU in 1962 as a volunteer board member, then later became employed with the credit union in 1974. He now serves as director emeritus. “My job was to go out and get members. So they gave me a car … and I would go to seven different counties promoting the credit union,” Pike said. “I’d go to schools, factories, hospitals … pretty much anywhere I could.”
Pike said he was proud to see the credit union expanding. “It tickles me to see the accomplishments this credit union has made … and I take a little credit for it,” Pike said, laughing. Vicki Bryson, the current manager of the Brandenburg branch, will continue her leadership at the new branch and will be assisted by senior vice president Ray Springsteen. FKFCU will also be planting Colorado Blue Spruce trees around the grounds to symbolize its “branching out.”
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AGRICULTURE Annual Meade Co. Farm Bureau meeting has bittersweet note A12 - The News Standard
Friday, October 2, 2009
By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com This year’s annual Meade County Farm Bureau (MCFB) annual meeting, held Thursday, Sept. 24, was marked with sadness. It was in 2009 that MCFB lost some very valuable members, including Sandy Smith, a customer service representative for 24 years, and Wilbur and Evelyn Ashcraft, long-time MCFB members and Wilbur, a long-time MCFB director. During remarks made by MCFB chairmen and directors, each touched on the loss of the beloved MCFB members. Greg Beavin, agency manager, said Smith celebrated her 24th year with MCFB and died just six days later. Her success, he said, is the impact she had on the agency. “She set the bar,” he said. Brandenburg Mayor and Meade County Fair Board chairman David Pace joked that he’d just seen Wilbur at this year’s fair, when Ashcraft “conned me out of another hat” from the fair board office. Pace said the Ashcrafts will be missed by many in Meade County. The meeting’s agenda included hearing reports from several involved with MCFB, including Beavin’s
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Greg Beavin presents the community service award to Jeremy Smith; Chase McIntosh performs; a memorial remembers Wilbur and Evelyn Ashcraft. report on insurance and Pace’s report on the Meade County Fair. Beavin said 2009 was “one big year, as far as claims,” with totals between a record-breaking 40-50 million. “Kentucky Farm Bureau is still going strong,” he said. “We’re looking for fairer weather.” Beavin said the claims will, of course, affect rates, but it will be some time before trending up is seen. During Pace’s report, he gave 2009 final attendance numbers for the fair. With the Wednesday rain-out, fair attendance was down from last year, 41,210 compared to 42,800. He said, if not for one day’s dreary weather, he suspects the fair would have been on
pace to see some 50,000 attendants. Pace also reiterated the retirement of two fair board members, Terry Miller and Jim Scott, and thanked them, and everyone involved in MCFB for their involvement with the Meade County Fair. “A lot of people in this group make the fair what it is,” Pace said. As for next year, Pace said he’d like to renovate seating in the arena as well as expand the fair office. “The fair is getting bigtime,” he said. Janet Scott, MCFB Women’s Chairman, also spoke to the crowd, about the success in working with the Meade County Homemakers for the Meade County Fair breakfast.
Beavin handed out the 2009 MCFB Community Service Award, which is given away each year to Farm Bureau members who display leadership and a commitment to service. This year’s award was given posthumously to Sandy Smith, for her involvement in church activities, volunteering and other civic
opportunities. Beavin said she’d even donated blood the night she died. The award was accepted by her son, Jeremy Smith. Before the meeting began, Farm Bureau members were treated to dinner, provided by the Bluegrass Homemakers, and entertainment provided by Chase McIntosh, a student
at Meade County High School, who will represent MCFB in the state competition, and Lydia Richardson, who won Outstanding Youth Speech and will also go on to compete in the district. For more information on Meade County Farm Bureau, call MCFB at 270-4223979.
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The corn field at Roberts Family Farm — located at 125 Kennedy Road in Guston — is now open for the public to enjoy throughout the fall season. For information about hours and admission, as well as other activities at the farm, call 270-422-2301.
Home invaders this time of year Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources As usual my news article topic is driven by the phone call questions the week before. This past week, by far, the most common call was about the black beetles found crawling around in the house. The following publication by University of Kentucky Entomologist Stephanie Bailey explains the life cycle of this home invader, the ground beetle. Just keep in mind this is the most common time of year to see more insects in the home. Most of them do not want to be in your house. They just took a wrong turn into a small opening around a door and ended up there. Entfact-104, Ground Beetles, by Stephanie Bailey, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Ground beetles make up one of the largest groups of beetles in North America, with more than 2,200 species. Although there is some variation in their body shape and coloring, most are shiny and black (some are metallic), and have ridged wing covers. Another characteristic common to ground beetles is a smaller head than thorax, and threadlike antennae. They may be confused with cockroaches such as the oriental roach (both are shiny and very dark) but beetles have hardened front wings where roaches either have
leathery wings or no wings. Adults are active at night and tend to hide under rocks during the day. They will run when exposed. They come out at night to feed on unsuspecting insects. Likely targets include caterpillars, root maggots, snails, and other soft bodied insects. The fiery searcher, a very brilliantly colored ground beetle, was imported to assist in the control of gypsy moth larvae Most species do not use their wings, but a few may fly to lights at night. One group of ground beetles, called bombadier beetles, have an interesting defensive mechanism. When threatened, they raise the end of their body and fire a chemical gas with popping sound and smokelike puffs. The gas is irritating to enemies such as toads and would-be collectors. Ground beetle larvae, like adults, are important predators. The larvae live below ground, where they use their large pincher-like mandibles to devour soildwelling insects. Adults may wander into homes by crawling through small openings or under doors. They will not stay inside — they prefer the outdoors. Since ground beetles are beneficial insects, control is not warranted. However, if they are creating a nuisance, move or remove hiding places next to the house such as log piles, mulch, and debris around the perimeter. Caulking and weatherstripping will close some entrance points. Beetles found indoors may be swept up and discarded. If beetles are creating a nuisance by flying to lights at
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This is a common time of year for ground beetles and other insects to be found inside the home.
night, repositioning the lighting or changing white lights to yellow may reduce the attraction. Read more about ground beetles and see pictures of different species at the Kentucky Critter Files, www.uky. edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/casefile.htm.
Commodities Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market Report per CWT for Monday September 28, 2009 Receipts: 365 Last week: 284 Last year: 413 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Feeder steers steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady. Slaughter cows were 12 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 02 percent: Replacement cows 05 percent and feeders 81 percent: The feeder supply included 23 percent steers 36 percent heifers and 41 percent bulls. 28 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress Lo-Dress Breaker 75-80 1070-1665 42.50-47.50 36.50-39.50 Boner 80-85 905-1225 37.00-41.50 35.00 Lean 85-90 730-1440 31.50-36.00 40.00 28.00-30.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Lo Dress 1 1900 79 54.00 2 1160-1960 75-76 50.00-53.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 200-300 280 107.00-112.00 108.75 2 300-400 348 98.00-102.00 100.01 16 400-500 464 90.00-98.00 96.13 6 500-600 554 86.50-95.50 87.86 10 600-700 644 81.00-84.50 82.40 7 700-800 756 80.00-82.75 81.77 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 200-300 288 85.00-90.00 87.43 3 500-600 510 80.00-86.00 83.68 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 200-300 252 91.00-92.00 91.30
11 300-400 357 84.00-90.00 87.44 4 400-500 444 81.00-83.00 81.99 23 500-600 535 75.00-84.00 80.10 17 600-700 657 72.00-76.50 74.17 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 300-400 345 75.50-76.00 75.77 5 400-500 429 71.00-78.00 72.55 13 500-600 533 69.00-73.00 71.10 Feeder Heifers Small and Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 6 500-600 548 69.50 69.50 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 323 98.50-107.50 101.51 19 400-500 464 88.50-98.50 93.35 21 500-600 560 80.00-88.00 83.53 21 500-600 544 75.00-79.75 79.01 Full 11 600-700 630 75.25-78.00 75.51 10 700-800 728 68.50-72.50 70.63 2 800-900 860 64.50-69.50 66.91 3 900-1000 952 60.50 60.50 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 375 83.50-94.00 90.36 4 400-500 444 85.00-86.50 85.58 2 500-600 538 75.00-76.00 75.47 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 3 to 8 months bred 910-1450 lbs. 43.00-59.00 per cwt. Stock Cows and Calves: Medium and large 1-2: 3-8 years old 1350-1400 lbs with 100-200 lbs calves at side 910.00-930.00 per pair. Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: 45.00-80.00 per head.
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ON DECK Oct. 2 Greenwave Football @ North Hardin 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 Lady Waves JV soccer JV Tournament
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‘Chase’ing down a dream
Sophomore Garris gets the right bounces for state tournament bid By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
On the 16th hole sophomore Meade County golfer Chase Garris drilled a drive. With wind gusts reaching nearly 40 mph on Monday at the Shawnee Golf Course in Louisville, Garris’s drive drifted toward the cart path.
Then all of the sudden, Garris heard a loud bang and saw his ball bounce onto the middle of the fairway. The ball ended up hitting the edge of the cart path, propelling it into the fairway and creating a perfect shot for the green. That was just the kind of day Garris had at the 3rd Region Tournament to put himself into the state tournament next week in Bowling Green, Ky. He shot a 76, good for a top individual score in the region. “It knocked it right into the fairway
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Oct. 7 Lady Waves JV/V Soccer @ Nelson Co. 5:30/7 p.m. Oct. 8 Lady Waves JV/V Volleyball @ Fort Knox 6/7 p.m. Oct. 9 Greenwave Football Lincoln Co. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 MCHS Cross Country @ North Hardin Invite
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ABOVE: Sophomore Chase Garris hits the ball out of the rough. LEFT: Garris talks strategy with head coach Josh Thompson.
GOLF RESULTS Sept. 21 Lady Waves golf team results
Golf team finishes 7th
Team Scores Meade County 223 John Hardin 227 Individual Results Jesse Adams — 50 Cynthia Smith — 52 Alexa Adams — 59 Krista Wright — 62 Karlea King — 65 Rachel Harreld — 67 Ashley Carter — 69
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The Lady Waves golf team is in a tough region. Powerhouses such as Central Hardin, North Hardin and Elizabethtown make it difficult to compete. “It’s just a good region,” said Meade County head coach Rob Miller. “There are some great individuals out here and there are some great teams.” The Lady Waves finished seventh place with a 421 during the 3rd Region tournament on Tuesday at Shawnee Country Club in Louisville. The team was led by senior Cynthia Smith who shot a 93. On the front nine she came out looking good and in contention for an individual qualifying spot at the state tournament. But her game slipped during the turn and she fell behind in the last nine holes. “The front nine went well, the back nine was a little sketchy,” Smith said. “I think I just got tired. I was pretty consistent and I
BASKETBALL NEWS The Meade County Greenwave basketball teams will host the Harlem Wizards vs. Meade County All-Stars basketball game on Oct. 17. Pre-sale tickets are $8 and $10 at the door. Pre-sale tickets will have an opportunity to win a 45-foot shot for $10,000. Tickets are sold at Meade County schools. For more information go to www. Harlemwizards.com SOCCER NEWS Atletico Flames Futbol Club
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Tryout Dates for Spring 2010 U14 - U18 team on Nov.14. Times: 10-11:30am — all girls. 12-1:30pm — all boys. Tryouts will be held at Nicholas Field. For more information go to http:// atleticoflames.com/index. php, or contact Darrin Jaquess at djaquess@atleticoflames.com Travel team try-outs
Vine Grove Vipers soccer team is holding try-outs on tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Vine Grove Optimist Park.
Try-outs are free and open to players eligible to play U14U17 soccer. If selected to play, fees are $200 and you receive a complete uniform, three tournaments plus regular season games. Contact Gary at 270-3172772 for more information.
Alexa Adams sinks a putt on Tuesday.
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Blaire Brangers (left) high fives Bliss Powers.
Waves clinch No. 1 seed By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com After losing two district games, the Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team faced a must-win game on Tuesday when they hosted 9th District foe Grayson County. With the straight set
victory — 26-24 and 25-19 — Meade County clinched the No.1 district seed for the fifth time in a row. “I told the girls before that this was a tie-breaker,” said first-year Meade County head coach Jennifer Smith.
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inders and looked ready to capture that first win. Then, they played the The Meade County second half. “We fell apart,” said Greenwave left the field last Friday still searching Meade County head coach Larry Mofor its eluLast Friday’s game field. “We sive first Greenwood 28 had our win after MEADE COUNTY 13 opportuthe Bowlnities. It’s ing Green Greenwood Gators sur- been the story of our seamounted a 28-13 second- son. You can trace it all the way back to the Anderson half comeback victory. With the Greenwave County game.” The Gators fumbled (0-5 overall, 0-1 district) heading into half time the first possession of the with a 13-7 lead they second half but Meade were clicking on all cyl- County could not extend
their 13-7 lead after going three-and-out. Greenwood took the ball 68 yards for the go-ahead touchdown when senior quarterback Ty Downing found senior wide receiver Nehimiah Mkanta for a 6-yard touchdown. After the extra point Greenwood took the lead 14-13. Downing and Mkanta also hooked up during the Gator’s game-opening drive for an 85-yard touchdown play. Downing finished the night
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Dream From page B1 where I had a good shot at the green,” Garris said. “I guess that made up for a few of the breaks I was getting.” Last year, Garris had hardly any breaks go his way. After a long drive his ball rolled into a hazard, which gave him an extra stroke and put him into a playoff with three other golfers for the final spot in the state tournament. As a freshman, Garris competed in the two-hole playoff but lost to a senior from Butler County. This year Garris made the turn with a 39, unsure of his position to make the state tournament. “I knew that the pace that I was on wasn’t going to get it done,” he said. “(Greenwave head) coach Thompson said I had to shoot 2-under on the back nine. I got a birdie on 10 and that was a real confidence booster.” On the par-5, 11th hole Garris scored a birdie and came just short of a birdie putt on the next par-3 hole. Garris had one hiccup on the back nine during the 13th where he cleared the green after a bunker shot, then put the ball right back into that same bunker on the next shot. “The bunker was like playing on the pavement, really,” Thompson said. “He just kind of scalded the shot. He made a mess out of that hole and was irritated about that.” But Garris rebounded on the next hole where he hammered a drive right down the fairway for par. Garris may have been lucky on the 16th hole with the cart path shot but he was a flat out gamer on the last hole. After hitting a wedge shot 15-feet short of the pin Garris was faced with a must-make putt. He sank it, which squeaked him by a playoff round for the last individual spot in the state tournament. “My second shot was a killer,” Garris said. “That was awful. I thought to myself, ‘You can’t do this again. You’re not doing this to yourself.’ Before that hole I hadn’t made a putt besides a tap in. I knew I read it right and I just didn’t want to leave it short.” After making the shot Garris uncharacteristically showed emotion with a fist pump and went into the clubhouse still uncertain of whether or not he made the cut. “That was the first time I saw some emotion from Chase,” Thompson said. “He did a little fist pump and we get in and 77 was a playoff. That’s what he shot last year to get into a playoff. This year he makes that putt and saves him from a playoff.” Garris’s emotion came with reason: the scale of the shot. “Pressure-wise I think it was the biggest shot I’ve made,” he said. “Even after I made it, though, I still really didn’t think I was in. I thought I would be in a play-
off like I was last year. Garris’s putting game was one of his best efforts to date. After 20 putts on the front nine, he managed 13 putts on the back. “My putting is not very good,” he said. “But I get by with it because I can hit the greens. I think 33 is one of the lowest I’ve ever had.” Garris’s strength is his driver and approach game. Despite the gusty winds, it didn’t appear to affect him but it definitely took its toll on other players. Thompson attributed the negative effects of the wind to the mentality of young players. “A lot of kids have a tendency to swing hard when that wind is in their face,” he said. “And actually that’s when your swing needs to be the smoothest. Especially those younger kids, they want to get that extra juice behind it.” After the round, Garris realized this is right where he wants to be. The last Meade County boys golfer to make it to the state tournament was Zach Wiles in 2001. Garris was at that tournament with his father, Jerry Garris, who was the Meade County golf coach at that time. “I remember some of it, but not much,” Garris said, who would have been seven years old. “I always knew where I wanted to be. It’s great to finally reach that dream.” The rest of the Greenwave team had an up and down day and finished fourth in the region with a team score of 328. Senior Aaron Ford finished with an 82, but Thompson felt he may have been affected by the wind. “Aaron Ford played decent,” he said. “He’s probably one of those kids that saw that wind and tried to hit it harder. Aaron can crush it. He probably can hit if farther than anyone there. But once he gets that wind in his face he feels like he has to hit it harder.” Junior Matt Hewlett also showed a lot of improvement with his game and ended with an 84. “I was really pleased with the way Matt played today,” Thompson said. “He doesn’t hit the ball long, but he is starting to really develop a really good short game.” The most disappointing performance of the day was senior Tyler Yates’s. During the season he was the glue that kept the team together and consistently the best player for the Greenwave. “I feel terrible for Tyler. He’s carried the load this year. He’s made our scores look good — for the most part Tyler carried us,” Thompson said. “He really improved this year. All of our players did. We just didn’t put up good scores. They all have improved, it’s just something didn’t click when they got out there.” Not only did Yates boost the team in scores but also helped behind the scenes as a leader.
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The Meade County High School cross country teams dominated the Hillbilly Run at Nelson County last Saturday and swept the meet with two first place finishes. The boys team placed four runners in the topeight including first-place runner senior Sean Breeds who finished with a time of 17:04.94. The girls team claimed the Hillbilly Run title by finishing all runners in the top-20. Sophomore April Level was the top-finisher with a score of 21:48.12. Boys 5K Run 1 Breeds, Sean, 17:04.94 6 Bowen, Zach, 18:02.96 7 Humphrey, Joseph, 18:17.82 8 Blair, Tyler, 18:18.10 15 Medley, Chad, 18:44.28 19 Waldecker, Dakota, 18:52.49 41 Thacker, Zach, 20:14.05 Team Scores
1 Meade County Total Time: 1:30:28.10 Average: 18:05.62 2 Central Hardin 3 Boyle County 4 Edmonson County 5 Nelson County 6 Williamstown Independent 7 LaRue County 8 Seneca Girls 5K Run CC 10 Level, April, 21:48.12 11 Neal, Kaylea, 21:49.80 14 Brown, Tiffany, 21:58.32 15 Jenkins, Shelby, 22:03.34 16 Timmons, Destiny, 22:07.08 28 Smith, Cynthia, 23:25.78 60 Kelch, Natasha, 25:25.02 Team Scores 1 Meade County Total Time: 1:49:46.66 Average: 21:57.34 2 Apollo 3 Spencer County 4 Presentation Academy 5 Boyle County 6 Central Hardin 7 Mercy Academy 8 LaRue County 9 Nelson County 10 Bardstown 11 Edmonson County
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CLOCKWISE (from top right): Matt Hewlett chips the ball onto the green. Chad Lancaster studies his putt. Tyler Yates tees off. Aaron Ford watches one of his shots. “Tyler has been good for us,” Thompson added. “He’s been good for the younger guys. He’s always done the things I asked of him and he got a lot better. I hope that next year we can see him play at college somewhere. I have no doubt he can play somewhere. I think he has the most potential to be a good college golfer since I’ve been here.” The region tournament champion for the fifthstraight year was Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown’s
Garrett Hinton won the individual title with a 71. The state tournament will be held at the Bowling Green Country Club in Bowling Green, Ky., on Monday and Tuesday. RESULTS: Meade County Score 328 — Fourth Place Individual scores Tyler Yates – 86 Chase Garris – 76 Matt Hewlett – 84 Aaron Ford – 82 Chad Lancaster – 96
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From page B1 with 252 yards on 11 completions, while Mkanta had five receptions for 122 yards. With the Greenwave down for a second time in the game, they cracked under pressure. “When they scored we got that look in our faces,” said senior Greenwave fullback and linebacker Tyler Crow. “We know we have to score again and we have to push the ball more. We pressure ourselves and then mistakes start to happen. We get those penalties.” During Meade County’s next possession, sophomore Max Cundiff fumbled the ball on the 21-yard line. The Greenwave had their chance on the next play when sophomore safety Thomas Wilson recovered a fumble and returned it to Greenwood’s 15-yard line. Three plays later Meade County had a chance to take the lead on a 30-yard field goal but the kick fell short. “We had the ball on the 15-yard line,” Mofield said. “We had a chance to kick a field goal. It’s not like we didn’t have our opportunities.” Two possessions later, in the fourth quarter, Meade County had another golden opportunity with the ball on Greenwood’s 25yard line. But four-straight penalties put Meade County back on its own 35-yard line for a second-and-45. “We just had a meltdown,” Mofield said, whose team had 13 penalties for 88 yards. “I felt like we didn’t make the plays tonight.” Two drives later after a Meade County fumble Greenwood also had a mini-breakdown and found themselves in a third-and-28 situation. But Downing found senior running back Hunter Thompson on a short screen pass who went 70 yards for the touchdown to make the score 21-14.
Hall From page B1 “I knew they wanted it. They pushed through and fought back.” During the first game the Lady Waves leaped out to an 18-13 lead but found themselves stuck at 19 while Grayson County ripped off a seven point streak to take the lead, 21-19. But Meade County battled back within one, 2423, after senior outside hitter Blaire Brangers had a kill, then tied the game with an ace. During the next volley the two teams had an intense exchange as players from both sides of the net dove into the crowd to save the ball. After a solid two-minute volley Meade County took the point on a tip from junior Tiffany Filburn. “That’s probably the most intense game we’ve ever played,” Smith said. Filburn played her first full game since her preseason knee injury. The 6-foot-2 middle hitter led the team with 14 digs, eight kills and four blocks. “It feels pretty good to get back,” Filburn said. “I’m a little bit tired.” “It’s good to have (Filburn) back,” Smith added. “I think they are getting used to having her back.
“Our defense held them to a third-and-30 play,” Mofield said shaking his head. “Then they score on that, while we were forced to punt on our long yardage drive. Our defense was out on the field for a long time. We were just worn down.” The Meade County defense did see the field often during the game as the Gators possessed the ball the majority of the second half. Greenwood added a final touchdown in the fourth quarter with 2 minutes left in the game when sophomore Nix Crawford scored a 4-yard touchdown run to make the final score 28-13. In the first half Meade County dominated the ground to eventually outgain Greenwood 145 to -8 yards. The Greenwave’s leading rusher was Crow, who missed the Ballard game due to a shoulder injury. “I feel like if I get low enough, I can run as far as I can until they have a bunch of guys on top of me,” he said, who had 12 rushes for 56 yards and scored Meade County’s only two touchdowns. “I like to think I can get at least 5 or more yards every play. I really feel confident running.” She’s hurting a little bit. She’s just worn down and tired. It’ll take her some time to get her game legs.” The Lady Waves took the next two points to seal the first game, 26-24. “Grayson County was ridiculous,” Smith said. “They would not let any ball drop. They played a great game.” During the second game the teams went tit-for-tat through the first half of the game. Senior Bliss Powers tied the game up at 16 after an ace, then had a kill two volleys later to make the score 18-16. Powers had 18 digs, 14 kills, two blocks and an assist. Meade County went on to win the game with three straight points, 25-19. “That was pretty big,” Filburn said of the victory. “I didn’t really think we were going to win that first game. You could see it on our faces toward the end that we might lose it. But we pushed through it. “It was a huge motivator to be that No. 1 spot. That’s a big deal for us and we want to win the district.” Senior setter Kelcie McCoy recorded 27 digs, 24 assists and four kills on the night, while senior outside hitter Olivia Wright had five digs and four kills. Senior libero Erin Sireno chipped in with 20 digs.
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Sophomore Rachel Johnson prepares to bump the ball.
The tough runner had an extra pad on his shoulder for protection, and didn’t feel much shoulder pain throughout the game, but suffered the pain of another loss. “I’m not worried about (my shoulder),” Crow said. “I can play. I can fight through the pain. What I’m worried about is getting that first win as a team.” Sophomore wingback Max Cundiff — who replaced injured senior Tommy Arnold — also had a good night, rushing 11 times for 53 yards. “He ran the ball well,” Mofield said of Cundiff. “He’s only a sophomore. That means we have him for two more years. You have to like that. He also played some defense for us.” Meade County is now 0-5 — its second worst start in 11 years; when the team went 0-7 and finished 1-9 in 1998. “There’s only two choices: lie down or keep fighting,” Mofield said, whose team has lost to Greenwood three straight times. “I still think we can turn it around.” As for Crow the realization of just making playoffs is motivation enough. “We can’t be district
champs now,” Crow said. “Now we’re fighting for the playoffs. We have to win the next game. We need to have a talk and pull each other up. If we come together as a team we can still win some games.” The Greenwave will travel to North Hardin tonight in hopes of getting its first win in an important District 2 game. North Hardin has struggled this year with a 2-3 overall record and also a 0-1 district record after a 19-6 loss to Central Hardin. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at North Hardin. Meade County 0 13 0 0—13 Greenwood 7 0 7 14—28 Scoring Summary First Quarter G: Nehemiah Mkanta 83-yard pass from Ty Downing (Lee Hargis kick), 7:15 Second Quarter MC: Tyler Crow 2-yard run (kick failed), 10:55 MC: Crow 4-yard run (Michael Clinkscales kick), 4:26 Third Quarter G: Mkanta 6-yard pass from Downing (Alex Belt kick), 5:44 Fourth Quarter G: Hunter Thompson 70-yard pass from Downing (Belt
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I didn’t have one bad hole. I just consistently got worse on the back nine.” During the front nine Smith parred a hole and a few holes later chipped in the ball to save bogey. “It worked out in the end, but that was a tough hole,” she said. “If I hadn’t chipped it in it would have been a very bad hole for me.” Alexa Adams also played a solid game despite having a higher score than her season average. “It wasn’t my best round today,” Adams said, who shot a 125. “The course just killed me. It was pretty straight and flat but for some reason I couldn’t hit the ball straight today.” Adams had a devastating hole where she found herself in a mud puddle on a bunker during one of the back nine’s par-3s. After a few hacks at the lodged ball she was unable to knock it out. “I couldn’t get it out of there,” she said. “I ended up getting a 10. It’s so frustrating when you can’t get it out.” The Lady Waves fielded two players — junior Jesse
Adams and sophomore Carly King — who will return to the team next year and gained invaluable experience during the region tournament. Jesse Adams ended with a 96 and has shown drastic improvements over the year, according to her coach. “It was good experience for both of them,” Miller said. “I really believe Jesse can come back and try to compete for one of those top spots. She loves the game and has to work during the off-season though.” Overall, the team improved a lot this season and Miller felt the team showed up to compete in the region. “I’m proud of the whole team,” he said. “They came out and they know the odds are stacked against them with all of these good golfers. But they play hard and don’t back down.” Now that the season’s done, both Alexa Adams and Smith felt the season was more than just golf. “It was a fun season,” Adams said. “I’ll remember taking pictures on the golf course and just having fun.” “It’s not about the golf all the time; it was just fun times and the people,” Smith added. “We’re like a family.”
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Lady Waves get 10-goal mercy
LEFT: Cynthia Smith watches one of her approach shots on the 18th hole. ABOVE: Jesse Adams taps in a short putt.
By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com A mercy rule in soccer is rarely seen, but the Meade County Lady Waves soccer team utilized the 10-goal rule against Waggener on Monday. With a 8-0 lead senior Rebecca Hail floated a 20yard shot over Waggeners’s keeper’s head to make the score 9-0 and senior Lindsey Burchett put the final nail in the coffin to complete the 10-0 skunk five minutes into the second half. “We knew it wasn’t like a district game but I did expect them to pull a win out,” Lady Waves head coach Dan Shook said. “The girls played well and got the job done.” Hail ended the night with two goals, while senior striker Paige Long recorded a hat trick. Senior midfielder Lindsey Andrews also tallied two goals and an assist in the game. Senior midfielder Johnna Woodard added a goal after ripping off seven shots in the first half. One of her teammates joked during the game, “you’ve kicked the ball everywhere but the net.” With 1:50 left in the first half Woodward chipped the ball in to make the score 8-0. “I was just taking a lot of shots and it finally went in,” Woodward said. “I think it’s harder to stay focused when they’re not competitive.” Waves fall to Apollo
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Lindsey Burchett shoots the ball during the Lady Waves game against Waggener. The Lady Waves had three goals in the last 15 minutes of the game on
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Greenwave soccer scores district stunner Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County Greenwave soccer team got one of its biggest wins of the season on Tuesday when they defeated 10th District rival, the John Hardin Bulldogs, 2-1. The win marks the third straight and second district win to put Meade County in a three-way tie for the third seed in the upcoming district tournament. The Greenwave struck first when senior Zack Brown chipped in a rebound shot off the post 14 minutes into the game. The Greenwave got an insurance goal with time running out of the first half when Meade County received a direct kick from 20 yards out. Senior Logan Raley floated the ball into the box and found junior forward Todd Johnston who headed the ball into the goal. John Hardin scored midway through the second half, but the Greenwave held onto the lead.
Meade takes down Fern Creek Host Meade County fended off Fern Creek, 3-2 on Monday. Senior Zack Brown and Quintin Franke each had a goal, while junior Todd Johnston chipped in with the final goal. Senior Gabe Buttram had an assist in the game and senior goalie Jordan Compton had two saves.
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ADDITIONS / REMODEL / REPAIR Meade County Head Start is now accepting applications for our Free Federal Funded Preschool Program. The program serves children ages 3 to 4 years old with disabilities and/ or meets our income guidelines. To see if you qualify, please call 270-828-3311 or come by our location at 440 St. Martins Road in Flaherty.
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Mobile Home For Sale, Clean 3 Bedroom Clayton Double wide with Air, Must Sell. Owner may finance and move to your lot. 270678-2460
Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400
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Lots for Sale Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000
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 270-422-7066. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542. 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.
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Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900
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Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500
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270-547-4222 1-866-865-5263 5 acres open and wooded with septic, water, electric, and drive. $24,900.00. $2,500.00 down. $248.00 per month. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 3 bd, 2 bh on 1.5 acres in Meade County. $49,900.00. $4,900.00 down. $498.00 per month. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington Just Reduced! 4 bd, 2bh on 1 acre in Grayson County. $69,900.00. $5,000.00 down. $694.00 per month. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 57 acres of open and wooded, Great farm with year round creek. $2,500.00 per acre. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington Beautiful 100 acre farm, 5 minutes from Fort Knox. City water. Several stocked ponds. $6,000.00 per acre, will sell in smaller tracts. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 145 acres completely wooded hunting ground. $2,200.00 per acre, will tract to suit. Located in Breckinridge County. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 300 acres hunters paradise. $2,200.00 per acre. Open and wooded. Choose your acreage. Owner financing for everyone. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 25 acres completely wooded, secluded. Located in Custer, Breckinridge County. $2,000.00 per acre. 1-866-8655263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington
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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. 800-525-3383 ext. 106. Or Apply Online at www.tlexpress.com
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Account/Fund Reps. Neptune Textiles and Fabrics, Ltd. A supplier of Textile Materials, requires urgent employment of part time workers. Must have access to the internet. More information will be made available if you send us an email. Do not that phone inquiry is not accepted. (pebbles136@ live.com)
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Part time position. Flexible schedule. Pants presser, experience preferred. Ask for Larry. 270-422-3213
GOVT JOBS HS grads ages 17-34. Financial security, great benefits, paid training, 30 days vacation/ yr, travel. Call Mon-Fri 800-282-1384
SECURITY. Gain Skills on the job. Good pay, benefits, 30 days vacation/ yr. No exp. needed. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800-282-1384
422-4977 877-6366 547-4977 We offer owner financing on most all our properties with no prequalifications!
Ky Health Training: Nurse Aide Training, Phlebotomy training. Lexington & Georgetown. Day, Night, Weekend classes. 859963-2901, 888-274-2018 www.nurseaidetrainingcenter. com
Buying Scrap Gold and Silver. 10-14-18 kt Gold. .925 Silver and Silver Coins. Call 270-422-2841 or 270872-6953
Donations for M.A.R.C. Benefit Auction. We will pick up items. Please call 270-497-4643 or 270-4225335.
Meade County Lions Club Yard Sale – Proceeds benefit Meade County residents needing assistance with vision problems. Sale date is Saturday, Oct. 10th with rain date of Saturday, Oct. 17th. – 31 Howard Drive, Brandenburg. Items: baby clothes, 2 bassinettes, high chair, child gate, booster chairs, 20” TV with built-in DVD and VHS players, microwave, 2 sets of towing mirrors, coffee maker, small household items, dishes, ice cream maker, bean bag, 2 stools, metal desk, oil paintings, and other misc. items. Time: 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. No Early Sales.
*Please visit our website at www.mhdrealty.com* 6 acres ready for your home, mobile ok, septic, electric, county water on-site off Hwy 1638, $42,900
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-349-5387.
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, large home, off 31-W at West Point, $64,900
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 866-460-9765 www.CenturaOnline.com
30 acres, Rhodelia area, good hunting ground, $44,900.
FREE tuition for Heavy Equipment Operator Training- You must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Employment assistance. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836
3 bed, 1 bath, needs work on 2 acres off US 60, $39,500 14.1 wooded acres, 10 minutes from Brandenburg off Hwy 228, $29,900
13 ac mini farm 10 miles from Brandenburg. Beautiful home site, wooded and open, electric.
Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-945-7879.
1-4 ac Meade Co. Water, septic, electric, near Fort Knox. Hunters Dream: properties 38 ac to 112 ac up to 367 ac. Properties are in Breckinridge, Meade, and joining counties in Kentucky. 30.8 acres Breck Co. between Brandenburg, Irvington. Wooded, electric, beautiful homesite, also good deer and turkey hunting, $59,900.
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FREE 5 month old boxer/lab puppy. She’s house trained and very active. Good with children and is a people-person dog. For more information, or if interested, call Crystal at 270-422-4542 or 859-358-8560. 6 boxer puppies, all males, AKC registered. Born August 22. Ready for a home! Fawn in color. Asking $250. Has had first shots and vet check. 270-668-3810 or 270-668-3829 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 270-422-7066. Happy Jack Flea Beacon: Controls fleas in the home without expensive pesticides! Results overnight! At Southern States. www.happyjackinc.com
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.
STAY AND PLAY at one of Kentucky’s top golf courses, Cherry Blossom, Georgetown. Call 502570-9489 about Stay and Play, including furnished townhome, golf for four.
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.
Notice: Transportation to NA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378.
List items for sale here. Call 422-4542
Notice: Transportation to AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378.
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 65 and 424 of the Kentucky Revised Statues, the following information and supporting data may be inspected by the general public at Meade County Extension Office, 1041 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg, KY after September 30, 2009 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meade County Extension District Board Members:
PO Box 489 Brandenburg Shirley Beavin 6255 Midway Rd. Brandenburg Robert E. Stith 6825 Midway Rd. Brandenburg Mark Popham
2725 Rhodelia Rd. Payneville
Bruce Howard
7775 Old State Rd. Guston
Harry Craycroft 516 Fairway Dr. Brandenburg
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL PERIOD: 7/1/08 TO 6/30/09 REVENUES Revenues Taxes (all catagories) Charges for Services Other Revenues Interest Earned Total revenues
$472,019.14 $ 0.00 $ 100.00 $ 115.87 $472,235.01
Carryover from Prior Fiscal Year
$459,498.23
Expenditures
Personnel Operations Administration Building Total Expenditures
$111,110.98 $ 91,783.05 $ 61,925.21 $126,230.46 $391,049.70
I, the undersigned, Treasurer of Meade County District Cooperative Extension Education Fund, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct record of the accounts in the Meade County District Cooperative Extension Education Fund, Brandenburg, Kentucky, as of June 30, 2009. Robert E. Stith, Treasurer Meade County District Cooperative Extension Education Fund Subscribed and sworn to before me by the foregoing Affiant, Robert E. Stith (Treasurer), this 18th day of September, 2009, My commission expires: 4/14/2013. Donna M. Curl Notary Public, State of Kentucky at Large
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4-H offers opportunities for every child to grow Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development
National 4-H Week will be celebrated Oct. 4-9. This article gives an in-depth look at who and what 4-H is: 1. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning, citizenship and life skills. 2. 4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States. 3. More than seven million young people, ages 5-19 are currently involved in 4-H and nearly 600,000 older youth and adults volunteer their time to the 4-H. 4. More than 60 million young people across America have been 4-H members since it started in 1902. 5. 4-H has a presence in
every county in every state in the nation and Washington, D.C. 4-H is active in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia and the Northern Mariana Islands. 4-H also is present on United States Army and Air Force installations worldwide. 6. 4-H reaches young people through a network of 3,600 professional educators associated with 106 State Land Grant Universities. 7. 4-H engages youth in hands-on, experiential learning projects and activities that cover almost any interest area. Nationally, 4-H focuses on the after-school, healthy lifestyles, youth in governance, science, engineering and technology and professional and volunteer development initiatives. 8. The widely recognized 4-H Clover with H’s on each leaf stands for: •Head — clearer think-
ing and decision-making, knowledge useful throughout life; •Heart — greater loyalty, strong personal values, positive self-concept, concern for others; •Hands — larger service, workforce preparedness, useful skills, science and technology literacy; •Health — better living and healthy lifestyles. 9. Principal funding comes from county, state, and federal public sources, but private sector partners invest greatly in 4-H through their local and state 4-H foundations and National 4-H Council. 10. The Essential Elements of 4-H are: Belonging Youth need to know others care about them. They need to have a sense of connection. In 4-H, youth have the opportunity to feel physically and emotionally
safe while actively participating in a group. Mastery Youth develop self-confidence by experiencing success at solving problems and challenges. In 4-H, young people tackle projects and activities in which they master skills to make positive career and life choices. Independence Youth need to know that they can influence people and events through their decisions and actions. Through 4-H leadership opportunities, youth learn to understand themselves. They become independent thinkers and are more responsible. Generosity Youth need to feel that their lives have meaning. Through 4-H community service and citizenship activities, youth connect to their communities, give back to others and begin
to understand the “big picture” of their lives. 4-H enrollment requirements A student must be in the fourth grade and/or nine years old by Dec. 31, 2009, to enroll in the “traditional” 4-H program. The last day to enroll for the 2009-10 project year is Dec. 31, 2009. Those taking Livestock Projects must be enrolled by Oct. 31, 2009. If a child moves into the county after the enrollment deadline, he or she can enroll for the year if he or she is enrolled by the last day of school. If a student attends a school which does not have an organized club, he/she can enroll at the Meade County Cooperative Extension office by the enrollment deadline. To participate in 4-H projects, clubs, events, or activi-
ties, with the exception of 4-H Camp, the youth must be enrolled by the deadline. Any school or project club may have their own club rules in addition to these. Don’t forget that 4-H project books for the past year are due to the Extension office by Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. A project is not officially complete until are record book is turned in. Your record book should include project records, project story and an overall 4-H story. The project story is a paragraph telling what you learned in the project. The overall 4-H story should be 1/2 page and tell what you have learned by being in 4-H and other activities other than your project work. For more information about 4-H, please contact your Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958.
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Students named Sen. Jeff Green scholars Submitted by KHEAA FRANKFORT — Two students from Meade County have been named Sen. Jeff Green Scholars. Students earn this designation by achieving a 4.0 grade point average all four years of high school and scoring at least a 28 composite on the ACT. The title honors the late state Sen. Jeff Green of Mayfield, Ky., who served in the
Kentucky General Assembly from 1992 to 1997. Local students who earned this prestigious designation are Emily Miller and Taylor Smith, both of Meade County High School. “My congratulations go to these hardworking and deserving students for this tremendous academic accomplishment,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “A strong public education system builds the
foundation for students to be successful in college and beyond, and I am grateful for the dedication and support of the faculty, administrators and the parents who helped these students succeed. I know they are proud of them.” As Sen. Jeff Green Scholars, these students are eligible for at least $2,500 a year in Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) awards.
KEES awards are funded by net Kentucky lottery proceeds and may be used at most colleges and universities in Kentucky. Students may access their KEES account information at www. kheaa.com For more information about KEES, write to KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 406020798; call 800-928-8926; e-mail kees@kheaa.com; or visit www.kheaa.com.
Campout! Oct. 16-18 Meade County Fairgrounds
Join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun and spooky hayrides! • Sites have electric/water hookups and cost $60 for the weekend • Tents welcome! • Shower and bathroom facilities available • Pancake breakfast Saturday, 8-10 a.m., $3. For more info or for reservations, call Whitney Ditto, 270-422-1001 or 270-668-9320
Upcoming events at Meade County Public Library Fall Reading Week (No registration required) Monday, 10/5: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Transportation Story Hour for ages two thru kindergarten; 1-3 p.m., grades 1-2 Tuesday, 10/6: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Transportation Story Hour for ages two thru kindergarten; 1-3 p.m., grades 3-4 Wednesday, 10/7: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pumpkins Story Hour for ages two thru kindergarten; 1-3 p.m., grades 5-6 Thursday, 10/8: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Lapsit for ages two and under; 1-3 p.m., All ages; 4-6 p.m., Teen Thursday; 7-8:30 p.m., Family Astronomy Night Friday, 10/9: 1-2 p.m.; Ghost Stories with Kentucky author Thomas Freese Saturday, 10/10: 1-4 p.m., Climb Aboard at Riverfront Park Ghost Stories Friday, Oct. 9 from 1-2 p.m. in the MCPL Annex. Ken-
tucky author and artist Thomas Freese will be telling spooky tales and signing copies of his books. Perfect for elementary age children and their families. Family Astronomy Night Thursday, Oct. 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Library Annex. Observe planets and create your own telescope. Free and open to the public. Bring the whole family.
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Ekron students add individual flare to CoC luncheon By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon for September at Ekron Elementary School, to give community leaders and Chamber members the opportunity to see the school’s renovation and expansion. Every year, the Chamber partners with Meade County schools for a backto-school luncheon during the month of September and give an update on particulars within the district. In addition to the Ekron expansion, and guided tours provided by students, Chamber members heard a little about an initiative taken by Meade County schools called, “If She Only Knew Me.” The project, which included an illustrated book, was meant to drive the point home with teachers that every student has a life outside of class and should be treated as individuals. Local students made “If She Only Knew Me” placemats for Chamber members to read as they had lunch, each with individual “If She Only Knew Me” statements. Chamber members also heard a short presentation made by Meade County High School nurse Kellie Conley and agriculture teacher Josh Mitcham re-
“If she only knew me ... you’d know that my dad is in the Army.”
“If she only knew me ... I am a monkey lovin’ girl.”
garding fundraising for Challenge Day, a special day for about 100 MCHS students to learn about each other and establish lines of communication and respect.
The Challenge Day program began last year and Mitcham and Conley said they hope to be able to offer every MCHS student the chance to participate before
they graduate. For information about how to donate to the program, contact Conley or Mitcham at MCHS at 270422-7515.
Marching band members give their all at rained-out regionals in Louisville By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com
The Meade County High School Marching Band traveled to Louisville Saturday for the annual Bands of America Regional Competition held at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. The band faced tough competition against 22 state and national finalists including LaRue County, North Hardin and Hart County high schools, as well as bands from Indiana. Due to inclement weather the competition’s finals were canceled and all results were based on preliminary performances. MCHS’s Assistant Band Director Matthew Williams said the band performed well throughout its four movements that were called, “Emotions.” “They had four pieces called ‘embrace,’ ‘excite,’ ‘encourage’ and ‘emphasize,’” he said. “They did well, but it was difficult because the stadium has some problems with echoing.” Though band members gave it their all, Meade County failed to make the top 10. “I think we did good but there were spots we need help on,” said eleventhgrader and field commander, Kaityln Lasley. “We just need to keep practicing, which when we got out there we knew all the steps and I don’t know what really happened, but we are just going to keep going forward and practicing hard. We’re good, we just need to be better.” Low brass player Michelle Eigenheer, said the band has already proven its skills during the beginning of the season when it took grand champion at
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TOP: The Meade County High School Marching Band stands in formation during their performance at regionals on Saturday at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. BOTTOM LEFT: Michelle Eigenheer plays during the band’s half-time show at the Sept.18 football game. BOTTOM RIGHT (left to right): Christine Latta, Paul Howard and Jacob Stull stay focused on snare drums during a home MCHS football game.
its first competition. “We placed grand champion in the first competition,” she said. “We’re going farther than we have in the past. It wasn’t the best performance, but we pulled through.” Williams said the band will continue to practice and strive for excellence. “Upward and onward,” he said. “That’s what I always say. We have a lot of
talent this year and the kids continue to do well and work hard.” This was the band’s third competition this year and it has five more shows to go, including Bands of America National Championship held in Indianapolis, Ind., where it will compete against 90 top bands in the U.S. Though the band is having a good season, Lasley
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and Eigenheer said Meade Countians are in for an even better treat. “Meade County is going to have the best season we’ve ever had before,” Eigenheer said. The band’s next competition is Oct. 17 at Daviess County. For more information visit http://meade. ky.mch.schoolinsites.com and click on MCHS Marching Band Contest Schedule.
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •You probably don't think much about the fees charged at ATMs, but maybe you should start. That $1 here, $2.50 there really adds up — to more than $4 billion every year in the U.S. alone. •Do you suffer from prosopagnosia? Unless you've suffered some kind of injury to your brain, probably not. Also known as face blindness, prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize familiar faces. •If you're a fan of the tiny, rubbery candy known as the Gummi Bear, here's some good news for you: The world's largest Gummi Bear is now on the market, available for about $30. The equivalent of 1,400 regularsize bears, the giant candy weighs 5 pounds.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An upcoming trip could create some problems with your schedule unless you tie up as many loose ends as possible before you head out the door. Ask a friend or colleague to help you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Being eager to start a new project is fine. However, moving ahead without knowing what actually will be expected of you could cause a problem down the line. Ask some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting through some recent challenges in good shape might give you a false sense of security. Don't relax your guard. You need to be prepared for what else could happen. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still advised, even though you think you're as prepared as you need to be. Keep in mind that change is in your aspect, and you should expect the unexpected. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Lion's gift of persuasion helps you get your points across, even to some of your most negative naysayers. An old friend might seek you out for some advice. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Being sure of your convictions is fine. But leave some room for dissenting opinions. You might learn something that could help you avoid a possible problem later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting good legal advice on what your rights actually are is the first step toward resolving that pesky problem so that it doesn't re-emerge at a later date. Good luck. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Longtime relationships work well this week, whether they're personal or professional. It's also a good time to invite new friends and colleagues into your life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to do the research that will help you uncover those irrefutable facts that can back you up on your new venture when you most need it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Change is an important factor in your aspect this week and could affect something you might have thought was immune to any sort of adjustment or "alteration." AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Being asked to share someone's deeply personal confidence might be flattering, but accepting could be unwise. Decline gracefully but firmly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) As wise as you are, you could still be misled by someone who seems to be sincere but might not be. Take more time to assess the situation before making any commitments. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to face challenges that others might try to avoid, and by so doing, you set an example of courage for all. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Kentucky parks have plenty of Halloween events Submitted by Kentucky Dept. of Parks FRANKFORT — Kentucky State Parks are getting out the pumpkins and ghoulish decorations to prepare for one of the most popular times at parks — Halloween. Many of the park system’s campgrounds will be having special activities for campers, including decorations, costumes, hayrides and games for the kids. And other resort parks, recreation parks and historic sites will also have special events in late October — a great time to be outside with family and friends. Parents of young children should check in advance — some parks have age recommendations for their events. Don’t forget that resort parks have lodge rooms and cottages available as well as excellent restaurants with your favorite meals. For more information about state park events or to make lodging or camping reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov. Here is the list of Halloween events: Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas Trail of Scarecrows Oct. 1-31 The trail of scarecrows is the fundraiser for Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign (KECC). Entries will be displayed from Oct. 1 Oct. 31 along the paved trail at the park for everyone to see. Prizes will be awarded to the best scarecrows. Plan early and show off your talents. All scarecrows must be up by Oct. 1st. We will be taking appointments to put them up on Sept. 29 and 30. 1-800-325-0057. 13th Annual Halloween Spookout at Barren River Oct. 16-18 Visit Barren River for this annual spooktacular weekend where the ghosts and goblins take over the campground. There will be costume contests, pumpkin roll contests, trick or treating and a variety of other activities for ghouls of all sizes. 1-800325-0057. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Mount Olivet Scarecrows in the Park Oct. 1-31 This event encourages families, schools, businesses, and other groups to apply their imaginations to design and build scarecrow displays for all to enjoy. The scarecrows, along with laminated signs advertising the builders of the figures, will be placed along the paved drive to Worthington Lodge. There is a $20 fee per scarecrow display for families, schools, and youth groups. The fee for businesses is $40. Half of all display fees will be donated to charity through the Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign. Display must be in place by Oct. 1. All entries will be judged on October 2nd and the builders of the winning scarecrow will receive a $75 Kentucky State Park Gift Card. Call Stefanie Gaither at 859/289-5507 or 800/4437008 for information. Family Fright Day & Fright Night! Oct. 24 This day will have frightening fun that is appropriate for all ages at the Pioneer Museum beginning at 1 p.m. at Blue Licks Battlefield. Programming includes: children’s mask making, family jack-o-lantern carving, children’s games and activities. Cost is $4/children 13 and under, adults are free. Later in the evening there will be Tall Tales and Ghost Stories in the Pioneer Room at the museum. These stories are
sure to strike fear in the hearts of the bravest souls. We encourage parents to keep this in mind when bringing children. Not everyone likes to be scared! As day turns to night, the Poltergeist Movie Theatre Experience at the Worthington Lodge is free for everyone and includes popcorn. The movie: “Poltergeist” is rated PG. Bottomless sodas will be available for $1. Call 800/443-7008 for more information. Murder Mystery — Trouble at the Tropicabana Oct. 30Nov. 1 This special event at Buckhorn Lake will be presented by Fantastical Theatricals of Lexington. Friday evening includes a dance/costume party, with Halloween appropriate songs and dances. You will even have the opportunity to learn the dance from “Thriller.” On Saturday the park will host a murdermystery called “Trouble at the Tropicabana” — a spoof of the “I Love Lucy” show. It takes place in the nightclub, so there is lots of fun, Latin song and dance and of course loads of Ricky, Lucy, Fred and Ethel zaniness! 800-325-0058. Halloween Campout Celebration & Ghost Stories Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Campers come join Carter Caves for our 6th Annual Halloween Campout Celebration. Some of the special activities include site-to-site trick or treating, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, spooky mini golf and a campsite decorating contest. On Saturday night you can imagine yourself encased in total darkness with only the sounds of bats flying through the air. Sounds like a perfect place to spend your Halloween evening with our Ghost Stories in a Cave Program. Bring along a chair and your imagination. Admission is $2 a person. 1-800-325-0059. Cumberland Falls State Resort Par Howling at the Moon Oct. 31 Cumberland Falls will host the “Howling at the Moon” starting at 8 p.m. at the park visitor center. Telescopes will be set up for moon viewing. Costumed stargazers will get trick or treat candy. The event will end about 9 p.m. Camper decorating contest with prizes being awarded for: scariest campsite, 1st, 2nd and third place. 1-800325-0063. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, Louisville The Possessed- Film Primer for Sci-Fi Channel Oct. 8 The Sci-Fi Channel is coming to E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park! Join us for the Premier of The Possessed, a paranormal production by the Booth Brothers from the spooked series. The evening will be hosted by Keith Age, one of the lead investigators. The premier is complete with accounts, captured paranormal footage, interviews and much more. The event will be aired on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the New Sawyer-Hayes Community Center. Meet the investigating team and see a live feed to Hollywood and various locations! The event is free. Get in the season and have the chance to meet the real Ghost Hunters. Contact Laura Rissler at 502429-7270 or email at laura. rissler@ky.gov. Paranormal Excursions Oct. 30 Have you ever wanted to be a Ghost Hunter? Here is your chance! On Friday, Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight, E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park will be hosting Paranormal
Excursions. The park sits on the former grounds of the 1873 Lakeland Asylum, also known as the Old Central State Hospital. Having already done the preliminary investigation with premier ghost hunters AfterDark PI, the evening will begin by showcasing previous captured evidence. Then trained Paranormal Investigators will guide you along hot spots, allowing you to use the equipment to gather more evidence. We will explore the unclaimed cemetery, trails, lake, and Sawyer Hayes Community Center located directly over the old hospital. Registration is required; price is $55 per person and will include a DVD and audio of evidence collected throughout the evening. Meet at the community center. Please call Laura Rissler at 429-7270 or email at laura.rissler@ky.gov for more information. Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond Halloween Fest XV Oct. 13 - 25 Come early and join us for our biggest Halloween Party yet as we celebrate with THIRTEEN days of fun and frights. We will have scheduled times for haunted puttputt, camper decoration contests, costume contests, ghost walks, bean supper, pancake breakfast, Halloween parade, crafts, Pumpkin Express hayrides, Pirate hikes, live entertainment, trick or treating and lots, lots more. This event is for registered campers only. For more information call (859) 527-3131, ext. 218 or email booncamp@bellsouth.net. General Burnside State Park, Burnside Spook Out Weekend Oct. 23-24 Come join the park if you dare. This is a weekend of spooks and fun. Campers please decorate your sites. Lots of games and activities for all ages. 606-561-4104 General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton Jump Start Your Halloween Oct. 23-25 Jump Start your Halloween experience at General Butler State Resort Park! This weekend is back by popular demand; events include, for both evenings Haunted Halloween Train & Castle of Doom and Mini Golf. Campsite decorating and Saturday’s Trick or Treating in the campground will highlight this weekend for all resort guests staying at General Butler State Resort Park. Make a reservation at General Butler State Resort Park if you would like to Jump Start Your Halloween. 866-462-8853. Halloween Family Fun Weekend Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Who’s afraid of the dark? Calling all brave souls to join General Butler State Resort Park for a howling good time! Evening activities are open to the general public and located in the Park’s front entrance. Haunted Train Rides, 18 Hole Mini Golf, plus other haunting surprises. Resort guests staying the weekend at the lodge, cottages or campground can participate in the other activities and entertainment planned on Saturday like Creepy Fingers Pottery Workshop with Albert Bauman and Trick or Treating just to name a few. Evening activities will charge admission fees. 866-462-8853. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Greenup Camper Halloween Oct. 23-24, Oct. 30-31 Two fun filled weekends with ghosts, goblins, witches, and more! There will be a scavenger hunt, hayrides,
costume contest, pumpkin carving, and site decorating contest and campsite trick or treating. Don’t miss out on this weekend of ghoulish fun. Do not forget the haunted trail available both weekends from dark until 10:30 p.m. We dare you to take the trail of horror. Trail walks begin at the community pool parking lot. Admission fee is $5 per person and includes hayride back to parking lot. The haunted trail is definitely not for the faint of heart. 800-325-0083. Green River Lake State Park, Campbellsville Halloween in the Park Oct. 23-25 The whole weekend will be filled with fun and enjoyment for the whole family! The first 20 campers will receive a free pumpkin to use in the pumpkin decorating contest on Saturday. Activities include: Free mini golf and ghost golf for when the full moon comes out! Prizes offered for campsite decorating and pumpkin decorating. Trick or Treating for the kids camping (treat bags will be supplied). Corn Toss Championship-$5 entry fee. 270-465-8255. Haunted Campground Halloween Oct. 23-24 Come join the Jenny Wiley Recreation Staff for an evening of ghosts, ghouls and spooks! The evening’s activities will consist of a costume dance, a live ghost hunt, costume con-
test and much more! Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 30-31 Join the ghoulish staff of Rough River for a fun Spooktacular Weekend! Kids and adults both will enjoy hayrides, contests, trick-or treating, games, and much more. If you are camping be sure to bring your Halloween Decor for our campsite decorating contest! Call Rough River Dam State Resort Park at 800-325-1713 or email sheila.jones@ky.gov for information. Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville Happy Halloween Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Taylorsville Lake offers a safe and spooktacular way to celebrate the Halloween holiday at Happy Halloween. Activities include hayrides, campsite decoration, Trick or Treating, the ever-popular outdoor scary movie, plus prize-winning contests for groups and individuals. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Friday. Call 502-4778713 for details. Waveland State Historic Site, Lexington Ghost Walk, Paranormal Workshop and Costume Competition Oct. 16, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 Waveland will host a Ghost Walk on Friday, Oct. 16 from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults $4 for students. Groups of ten
or more should call for reservations. 859-272-3611. On Oct. 17, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. the park will host a paranormal workshop. (The program will be repeated Oct. 24 from 9 p.m. to midnight) Admission is $15 per person. On Oct. 24, a children’s Halloween costume competition will be held from 5-7 p.m. The fee is $2 per child. Children are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Suggested ages for children one to 12. Prizes will be given for originality, design, and subject. Call 859-272-3611. White Hall State Historic Site, Richmond Ghost Walk Oct. 29-31 This is a must see theatrical experience performed by Eastern Kentucky University’s Theater Department. “Spirit Guides” lead guests from room to room and introduce the spirits of the past, who come out of the dimness to tell the tender and incredible stories of the illustrious Clay family. Each tour is limited to 20 people. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Eastern Kentucky University Theater Department scholarship fund. First performance is at 7 p.m. with 12 tours a night. Tickets are $10.00 per person, by reservation only. Call (859) 6239178 for information and reservations.
Home of the Nation’s Largest Machine Gun Shoot and Military Gun Show!
Knob Creek Gun Range Next Show Coming Soon! October 9, 10 & 11, 2009 ADMISSION: Adults - $10.00 Day Children Under 12 - $5.00 Day You must be 18 years of age to shoot long guns and 21 years of age to shoot handguns or be accompanied by your parent
MATCHES: Assult Rifle; Old Military Bolt Action Rifle; Practical Pistol; KCR Subgun; Jungle Walk; Assault Shotgun All visitors enter Knob Creek Property at there own risk! Hearing & eye protection are strongly recommended at all shooting areas on the Knob Creek Property. Knob Creek Range Inc will not be held responsible for injury to you or damage to your personal property while at Knob Creek!
RANGE OFFICE HOURS: Friday 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Night shoot starts at 5 p.m.) Sunday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MACHINE GUN RENTALS: Saturday 9:00 a.m. ‘til dark Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. gun show hours Fri. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please write for brochure for further details.
502.922.4457
690 Ritchey Lane • West Point, Ky 40177 • Located 1 mile off 31W on Highway 44 • Bullitt County • • www.knobcreekrange.com • www.machinegunshoot.com • E-mail: kennysumner@bellsouth.net
HERITAGE
B12 - The News Standard
Births
Zachary Wayne Blanton
Amanda and William Blanton of Brandenburg announce the birth of their son, Zachary Wayne Blanton. He was born Sept. 14, 2009, at 1:40 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Zachary is the brother to Alexis Blanton, Haley Blanton, and William Blanton Jr. Grandparents are Melanie and James Walton, the late Alma Garrett and the late Billy Garrett of Brandenburg.
Reunion
The Powell Family Homecoming was held September 13, 2009 at Ekron Baptist Church Christian Life Center, honoring Everett and Lena Powell. Several members were not present due to illnesses. There was around 125 present. After the meal the family collected $450 to be donated to the church in memonry of Lena May Simmons Stiff. Family members in attendance were: Helen Prather; Keith, Tina, Dustin, and Brianna Powell; Vickie Outland; Jada Bratchelder; Jim and Renee Wardrip; Ricky E. Wardrip; Sonny and Kearon Powell; Patsy Jones; Cathy Wilkins; Rosie Moli Miller; Hilda Farris; Fred and Chase Russell; Jim Bob Ruseell and Sarah and Allie Morris; John and Miranda Russell; Harry Prather; Sam Prather; Wesley Prather and Camden Vessels; Johnny Powell; Brenda Hardesty; Sue Frazier; Lizzy Miller; Paul Powell; Courtney and Chelsey Frank; Emilee Rhodes; Justin Gould; Mike and Jill Powell; Gary and Debbie Powell; Gary Allan, Tiffany, Emilee and Jordan Powell; Brad, April, and
Waylon Schmidt is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Samuel Lane Schmidt. Proud parents are Jonathan and Janette (Pike) Schmidt. Lane was born June 16, 2009, at 5:28 a.m. at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tom and Cindy Schmidt of Concordia and Martin and Janet Pike of Flaherty.
Elijah Coy; David, Megan, Conner and Devan Hardesty; Shawn, Kim, Austin, Marcus, and Abby Jo Powell; Ronnie Dee, Cary, Brandon, Erica, and Corbin Powell; Tim Powell and Tom Smith; Kelly and Maureen Powell, Kylee Martin; Allan Powell and Jessica Roth; Phyllis Allen and Kenny Miller; Jay, Diana, Alepsa and Maggie Powell; John and Jackie Wright, Beau, Stephanie and Blake Swincher; Gene, Heather and Alexis Anderson; Scot, Ideliz, Adrian, and Anthony Anderson; Debbie Stewart; Rhonda, Bob, and Justin Barmore; Glenda and Rick Anderson; Sara Perguson; Jessica Powell and friends Tara Sutherland and Earl Edgell; Chelsia Roberts; Pat Roberts; Ricky Roberts; Jennifer, Jena and Jenny Hayes and Justin Amburgey; Danny and Terri Wathen; Greg and Debbie Medley; Violet Powell; Pat and Paula Wathen; Sheila and Desiree and Seth Nalley; Linda Sue Reddix; Patrick Hardesty and Sissy Brooks; Daniel Hardesty. The 2010 reunion is set for Sept. 12, at Ekron Baptist Church.
Achievement
Local grad earns nursing degree
ALBANY, NY — Jancey R. Terry, a resident of Brandenburg, has earned an Associate in Science in Nursing from Excelsior College. Excelsior College (www. excelsior.edu) is an accredited, private, nonprofit institution that focuses on the needs of working adults. Its primary mission is to increase access to a college degree for adult learners by removing obstacles to their
educational goals. Excelsior’s unique strengths lie in its acknowledged leadership in the assessment of student knowledge. It does so by providing working adults multiple avenues to degree completion that include its own online courses and college-level proficiency examinations, and the acceptance of credit in transfer from other colleges and universities.
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY
ALLIE
Love.. Mom, Dad, Uncle Ben & family
Happy 14th birthday, Jessi!
Love, the whole family
HaPpY BiRtHdAy!
Oct. 2: Darin Wathen, Bonnie Miller and Aubrey Hardesty Oct. 3: Brian Trent, Jennifer Edsell and Ruth Lucas Oct. 4: Amanda Durbin and Marlene Voyles Oct: 5: Jessi Blehar, Alan Wilkins,
Samuel Lane Schmidt
Debbie Smith and Robynn Dietrich Oct. 6: Abby Deibler and Adam Greenwell Oct. 7: Michael Whelan, Kayleigh Hardesty and Earlene Ratliff Oct. 8: Seth Clark
Friday, October 2, 2009
Ashton Robert J. Hensley Bridgette Smith and Ashley Hensley, both of Sonora, Ky., announce the birth of their son, Ashton Robert J. Hensley. He was born Sept. 22, 2009, at 9:19 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Steve and Sharon Roberts of Vine Grove, Ky., and Peggy Buck of Radcliff, Ky. Greatgrandmothers are Maureen Woods of Payneville and Betty Hensley of Covington, Ky.
Marriage Licenses Beth Anne Robinson, 35, of Brandenburg, daughter of Victoria Ann Sabo and William Henry Robinson, to William Andrew Woolfolk, 47, of Brandenburg, son of Patricia Ann Benham and James Sumner Woolfolk. Tiffany Marie Frances Dukes, 27, of Corydon, Ind., daughter of Youlanda June Jecker and Clifton Ray Dukes, to Brett Daniel Nugent, 22, of Corydon, Ind., son of Lois Ann Dodge and John Randolph Nugent. Shannon Renae Miller, 24, of Payneville, daughter of Ruth Helen McFall and Delmar Lee Miller, to Charles Thomas Vessels, 26, of Payneville, son of Katherine Denise Hartley and Thomas Joseph Vessels. Rachel Jill Abadie, 26, of Brandenburg, daughter of Jacqueline Noella Bromberg and John Entienne Abadie, to Derrick Earl Sermonis, 25, of Brandenburg, son of Connie Marie Sermonis and Scott Allen Sermonis. Karla Newton Mattingly, 37, of Guston, daughter
of Violet Elaine Rogers and Kenneth Ray Newton, to Charles Edward Mercer, 42, of Brandenburg, son of Carol June Jones and Ronnie Doyle Mercer. Jessica Ann Threadgill, 21, of Brandenburg, daughter of Michelle Anne Lacey Johns and Eric Robert Johns, to Andrew Richard Thomas, 21, of Brandenburg, son of Brenda Lee Greer Thomas and Martin Franklin Thomas. Melissa Mae Musch, 33, of Ekron, daughter of Pamela Mae Scholze and Jeffrey Gene Bushmaker, to Richard Dewayne McCue, 36, of Ekron, son of Brenda Joy Harley and George Frederick McCue. Judith Lorraine Staples, 42, of Ekron, daughter of Dorisey Jean Hardesty Keith and Calvin Russell Keith, to Larry Neal Adkins, Jr., 38, of Brandenburg, son of Catherine Fay Reesor Wilkins and Larry Neal Adkins Sr.