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At recently re-opened Clark’s Tavern customers are treated like family Business, A11

Homecoming duo crowned

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Andy Mills explains the chemistry behind the season’s colorful leaves Agriculture, A12

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The MCHS Class of 2010 crowned their Homecoming King and Queen last week, and the Greenwave capped off the evening with a win.

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Angel Tree to help make Christmas come true for children By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Though Trick-or-Treat is still a week away, the upcoming holiday season may be a burden weighing on many local parents’ minds, given the high unemployment rate and state of the economy that continues to depress much of the country. But Meade Countians

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needing a helping hand to purchase Christmas gifts for their children need look no further than the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry in Brandenburg. Linda Whelan, director of The Clothes Closet, partnered with the Meade County Ministerial Association this year in order to spread the cheer of Christmas to those in need

through the Angel Tree — a national campaign operated by The Salvation Army that provides assistance when parents are monetarily unable to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Once Angel Tree applicants are selected, churches and businesses can participate in the program by specifying how many paper angels — each one

representing a local child — they’ll take and put on display. From there, individuals or families can adopt an angel from the display; then they are given a “wish list” specific to that child’s needs. Gifts are to be dropped off, unwrapped, at the business or church from which the angel was selected.

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County touts new voting machines

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Local family finds a son half a world away By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com For David and Lorie Craycroft, it’s really true to say their son, Tyler Min Craycroft, was waiting for them to enter his life. The Craycrofts adopted Tyler from South Korea, through Holt Adoption, where Tyler was listed as a “waiting” child, or one who was diagnosed with some sort of medical need. Tyler was waiting, figuratively and literally, for David and Lorie to realize their family of four, including two biological children, Mason, 8, and Bethany, 4, wasn’t yet complete. The process started when a missionary spoke at the Craycrofts’ church, First Baptist Church in Brandenburg. The topic was the needs of children in Africa, especially those without parents to give them proper guidance and help them in their spiritual upbringings, as well as their physical ones. The experience particularly touched Lorie

TOP: David Craycroft holds Tyler during a visit to Seoul, South Korea. BELOW: Lorie Craycroft smiles with Tyler at Dianna’s Park in Brandenburg.

and she asked David to keep his heart and mind open to the possibility of sharing their blessings as a family with a child who needs a home. Lorie set to work researching different organizations in the field of international adoption. It wasn’t until David and Lorie attended a seminar on adoption, from America World — the adoption organization partnered with Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman — that David said he had his “ah-ha” moment. “I thought, ‘OK, we’ve got to get this thing started,’” David said. So, in mid-March, they filled out an online application with Holt International and got access to profiles of waiting children. They then had to go through a home study, conducted by the Mary Kendall campus in Owensboro, Ky. Lorie said the “waiting children” had a wide range of medical issues, from minor issues to major. Tyler, who was born last November, was one of the first profiles they viewed, and the one they ultimately came back to. By the time they selected his profile in June, it was the first time Tyler, who had seizures in his legs, had been chosen. David said taking on a waiting child came with the expected concerns. “It’s all a leap of faith,” he said. “It truly is.” The agency gave the Craycrofts information about Tyler’s condition and they did mo monthly well-baby checks, keeping everyone everyo updated on his status, but David sa said they knew that the condition could either get better or worse and they had been warned of the worstcase scenarios. Still, they went forward with the procedure and began war the “laborsome” process known as a paper pregnancy. The Holt Agency pa headquarters in the United States he is located in Eugene, Ore., and paperwork had to float between that p office and the one in Seoul, South Korea. The paperwork included biographies of each family member, tax records, financial informa-

From left to right: Pat Garcia, Andrea Pike-Goff and Whitney Ditto, all with school family resource centers, volunteered Friday morning to take applications for this year’s Angel Tree program.

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tion and even having their well examined and their dogs tested. From mid-June to the end of August, the Craycrofts had to endure the worst part of the process — the waiting. “That was the hard part,” David said. While waiting for their travel call, the notification of Tyler’s availability, Lorie had been following other families on a similar time-table and saw others getting their calls in early September, both David and Lorie thought it would be around October before they would get to bring their son home. But they got a call early in September and they would have flown to South Korea, but Tyler got sick and wasn’t cleared for travel. Finally, on Sept. 17, they got a call that he was healthy and ready to meet his parents. David and Lorie, whose bags had been packed for weeks, were ready to go. The couple, who had never before traveled outside of the U.S., along with Lorie’s mother, arrived in Seoul late on Friday, Sept. 18, and were able to explore and experience a bit of their son’s native culture. “It’s a fascinating country,” David said. They went to a culture festival at the National Museum of Korea and even ventured onto the subway system. But their main reason for travel came Monday morning — meeting Tyler face-to-face. Waiting children are kept in foster care, so David and Lorie were introduced to

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Though the 2010 primary elections are nearly seven months away, one of the county’s new 18 voting machines is on display, giving voters the opportunity to familiarize themselves with it before the upcoming elections unfold. Meade County Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald said Meade County received 18 EScan voting machines earlier this year through HAVA funds (Help America Vote Act) funds, of which the county received roughly $81,000. The E-Scan machines will replace the clunky 1242 machines, which

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Federal, state funding cut for textbooks District uses stimulus monies to cover cut in funding By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

Meade County School District will receive a significantly lower amount of funds for textbooks this year. During the Meade County Board of Education’s Board meeting held Tuesday at the Board of Education office, District Finance Officer Susan Fackler presented the final numbers of the 2009-10 budget. After explaining the differences in state

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Council approves nondiscrimination standards for resolution By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com MULDRAUGH — City council members voted to hear the first reading of Resolution No. 2009-07, which relates to the acceptance and approval of grants through the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, for water improvements, during the regular monthly meeting of

Muldraugh City Council. City council also discussed implementing a set of procurement standards, requiring people who bid work for the city to meet certain requirements, in order to be able to approve and accept certain funds, especially those funds given from state or federal institutions. Mayor Danny Tate said these standards

should have already been on file, as it’s a fairly common procedure to require such documentation. Some discussion occurred with language in the resolution regarding locally owned, minority owned, female owned and small businesses. In section IV of the resolution, it states specifically that efforts will be made and documented to

solicit participation of such businesses. “What that’s telling you is you can’t discriminate against small businesses,” Tate said. “You shouldn’t discriminate against any businesses, so why is this even in there?” asked councilman Ralph Lee and questioned whether or not the language was reverse-discrimination.

“The lawyer (drew) this up,” Tate said. “I suggest we leave this alone. He didn’t put it in there for nothing.” Passing the resolution would allow the city of Muldraugh to accept funds nearing $2.5 million for water improvement through Fort Knox’s BRAC monies. Caroline Cline, Muldraugh City Clerk/Treasurer, said the resolution

was a blanket form and similar language was included in other resolutions dealing with procurement standards. Lee suggested including different language or an additional section specifying no business would be given preferential treatment, but Tate said including those

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Kids get early treats at Optimist Club’s Halloween Campout

LIHEAP heating cost assistance now available Submitted by Lynne Robey LIHEAP Director Do you need assistance with your heating costs? Your local Community Action Office is currently assisting families of lowincome with LIHEAP. Please apply on your assigned day.

The Meade County Fairgrounds was headquarters for pre-Halloween fun last weekend, when the Meade County Optimist Club hosted its first annual Halloween Campout. Optimist Club president Jason Sutton said 120 people camped out last weekend, and children — those who stayed overnight and those who didn’t — enjoyed pump-

Friday, October 23, 2009

The first day to apply for heating assistance is Nov. 2, 2009; the application must be made before Dec. 11, 2009. You will need to bring your most recent electric or natural gas bill, or a statement from your fuel company if using propane, fuel oil or kerosene, or verification that heating

expenses are included in the rent, proof of income for the entire family for the previous month, (check stubs must be for wages paid during the previous month — award letters) and social security numbers and birth dates for all in household. All applicants must veri-

fy their address with a postmarked envelope or bill. New applicants must show a picture ID. For more information, contact Gina Moorman at Meade County Community Action at 270-422-2545 or stop by the office located at 496 E. Broadway in Brandenburg.

kin carving, games, a pancake breakfast, mule rides, trick-or-treating and other events. Proceeds benefit the local Optimist Club and go toward items such as school supplies. Sutton said this is the first year for Halloween Campout though he hopes to make it an annual tradition put on by the Meade County Optimist Club.

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TOP (from left to right): Katelyn Ditto, Addi Allen, Drew Ford, Kole Allen, Debin Montgomery (mask) and Austin Hiner were trick-or-treaters Saturday evening at the campout. ABOVE (from left to right): Tyler Haynes, Jeff Adkisson, Judy Adkisson and James Whittaker decorated their campsite and dressed up themselves as they handed out treats to children at the Optimist Club’s Halloween Campout.

Angels From page A1 Whelan said during previous years families were only able to apply for children up to age 14, but “we think all children deserve a Christmas and this year we’ve raised the age to 18.” Ekron resident Tammy Smiddy said she was glad to see the age limit increase. “It really helped that they raised the ages this year,” said the mother of two teenagers. “It really helps a whole lot, especially when you can’t afford it.” Families can continue to apply for the Angel Tree program at The Clothes Closet Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Nov. 13. An adult family member who lives with the children must complete an application form and will be asked to show proof of identification before doing so. The application will allow specifications for the items children need or want, such as clothing or toys. The “angels” ages will be disclosed, but names will be left out and replaced with a number. Whelan said proof of income may be asked for in some cases, and all applicants will be notified by phone if they are accepted or declined for the program. Local churches and businesses interested in participating in the Angel Tree can also fill out application forms until Nov. 13 at the The Clothes Closet. Whelan said churches and businesses should specify how many angels they would like to sponsor and all angels should be displayed in the church or business by Nov. 20. There is no limit on how many angels individuals can “adopt.” The Clothes Closet will also be taking donations, which will be used to build food baskets

for the families. A local Vine Grove woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said due to the loss of her job, she will seek assistance in providing a Christmas for her six-year-old and threeyear-old. “It means a lot when your income failed and you’ve lost your job, especially when you’re on a tight budget,” she said. This is the second year the woman has applied for assistance, and last year, she said her children were grateful for the gifts they received through Angel Tree. “They were really happy last year,” she said. “It really helped a lot. It really makes a difference. People need to remember that this is not for the adults, it’s for the children.” For more information, contact The Clothes Closet and Food Pantry at 270422-2010 or stop by at 2320 ByPass Road in Brandenburg. Guidelines for applicants: •Applications will be accepted at the Meade County Clothes Closet, Oct. 16 through Nov. 13. Hours to apply are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. •Applications will be accepted for children through ages 18. •An adult family member must complete the form. •Applicants must show I.D. before completing the application and when picking up the gifts. •If an applicant does not has a valid, up-to-date clothing voucher, they must bring proof of income for all family members and expenses (rent, utilities, etc.). •Children must live with the family member applying for assistance. •Applicants will be notified by phone if they are accepted or denied. •Families will pick up gifts Dec. 14-21 from The Clothes Closet.

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Friday, October 23, 2009

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The business world is still favorable to businessmen Last week’s front page article spotlighted local women business owners who’ve made a successful name for themselves in the Meade County marketplace. As the owners and operators of their establishments, it’s clear to see that American women have come a long way since Rosie the Riveter. The percentage of women in the American workforce is nearing an all-time high, comprising 46.5 percent of the total U.S. labor force in 2008. The United States Department of Labor predicts that number to rise to 47 percent by 2016. While women have just about evened the playing field as far as employment numbers go, what is still crooked is the unequal pay that women receive when compared to their male counterpart’s salaries. Though women make up nearly half of the entire work force in America, their median weekly earnings were 80 percent of men’s, $638 compared to $798, according to the Department of Labor. The report also showed that men have the majority of top tier occupations — CEO’s, physicians and finance officers — which would, of course, make their median weekly earnings higher. But an eye-catching number of female professionals claim that sexual discrimination is the reason top tier occupations are dominated by men. The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission hears more 20,000 cases a year regarding gender discrimination from all levels of employment, part-time store attendants through chief financial officers. In an ongoing lawsuit that began in 2007, Wal-Mart is charged with sexual discrimination, with plaintiffs alleging that despite 70 percent of the chain’s national workforce being comprised of women, those women were paid less than male employees who worked in the same departments and less than one-third of store managers are female, according to Forbes Magazine. Female workers shouldn’t be remiss when notions of gender discrimination occur. Rosie and her fellow riveters were paid pennies compared to men when they filled in at the assembly lines during WWII, doing the same amount — and in some instances, more work — as the men they replaced. They paved the foundation for equality in the workplace, something every working woman should assure is in place.

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This ‘TRAIN’ needs more lawmakers aboard Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon

The transparency train is leaving the station. At first, the train largely sat empty. Except for a few policymakers, most of Frankfort showed little interest in letting taxpayers know how lawmakers spent $9 billion of their money at budgeting time. “We know better than unsophisticated taxpayers,” describes the attitude of some of our state’s biggest spenders. But state government’s shareholders know more than lawmakers think. The voice of these empowered Kentucky taxpayers already has resulted in significant improvements to Gov. Steve Beshear’s formerly useless government spending Web site at www. opendoor.ky.gov. Previously, the site offered some — but not nearly enough — information about spending. Now, even though more attention to “user-friendliness” is still needed, the greatly improved site even offers “PDF” versions of contracts with vendors.

Beshear deserves some credit for getting on board the Transparency Express. But remember, the way it works now, the next governor could shut the line down for any number of lame reasons often put forth by the Government in Secret Sect: claims of site misuse, cost and security or privacy concerns. The progress made toward giving Kentucky’s secretive government a “sunnier” disposition would come undone. To keep that from happening, Kentucky needs a policy requiring all three branches of government to put their checkbooks online in a searchable database within a reasonable time frame. Two lawmakers have “engineered” a bill to do that: Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, and Rep. Jim DeCesare, R-Bowling Green. DeCesare got things rolling with similar bills during the past two legislative sessions. The third time should be a charm. “The transparency debate is an issue whose time has come,” Thayer told me. “Many states across the union are doing exactly the same thing. It’s something we should have done a long time ago.”

But taxpayers tend to not pay as close attention to spending when money flows through the state like the Kentucky River and “the livin’ is easy.” TEA (Taxed Enough Already) parties from Murray to Richmond didn’t occur when most Kentuckians found chickens in their pots and jobs to buy those birds. But tough times changed that, and now taxpayers want to know how their hard-earned money gets tossed around. Yes, they want a “SEA” (Spending Enough Already) change in Frankfort and Washington, D.C. State Auditor Crit Luallen’s office has shown time and again that when taxpayer-backed spending becomes public, change for the better occurs. And that’s why making government more transparent matters so much. Just one example: An audit by Luallen’s office could not even determine how much Kentucky spent on its CATS education testing system in 2008. Luallen’s office reported that incomplete invoices involving $14 million for the CATS test “do not sufficiently describe services provided.” These incomplete invoices resulted in

thousands of dollars worth of overpayments and contract modifications. In just one of those cases, the KDE overpaid thousands of dollars to testing vendor HumRRO “because the vendor’s invoice was not adequately reviewed.” Who knows what additional shameful spending could be eliminated if Luallen had the eyes of many more taxpayers helping reconciliate Frankfort’s checkbook? As Kentucky native and former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis said: “Sunlight is . . . the best of disinfectants.” The TRAIN (Transparency, Review And Insight Now) made possible through the bills proposed by DeCesare and Thayer can take taxpayers directly to the source of spending problems. Kentucky taxpayers would become “citizen auditors.” “We’re going to get a bunch of free audits,” DeCesare said. All state lawmakers need to get on board this train. 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.

Do you really understand what a ‘trillion’ is? Jeff Johnson Kentucky Patriots Millions. Billions. Trillions. These are numbers that we have all heard much about lately, but I wonder how well we really understand what they signify. For most of us, all we really know about these gargantuan figures is what we learned in some longforgotten math class. Even then, they were only mentioned in passing; something to be aware of, but nothing to concern ourselves with. Then came the 21st century. We have all heard the stories of instant millionaires, the winners of Super-Lotto

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page; one second is how long it takes for our newborn children to become high school graduates. One million seconds equals 11 1/2 days. So how much is a trillion? One trillion seconds is equal to 31,709 years, three months and 22 days. What does this correlation mean to you and me, the average citizen? Let’s suppose, just for now, that our government was capable of no longer spending more than it takes in. Let’s suppose that Congress is capable of practicing what we have been taught all of our lives; “Don’t spend more than you make.” If we, as a nation, stopped the deficit spending as of yesterday, and if we, as a nation began repaying the national debt at a rate of $100 each and every second, how

long would it take to repay this debt? The answer is 3,722 years. Do you see the absolute insanity behind what our elected officials are doing? Do you honestly believe that we, as a nation, can keep up this level of spending? If these facts bother you, are you interested in making a change? If so, please contact me at jeffjohnson@ ispky.com, or call me at 270-828-8778. People just like you have had enough, and have decided to act. Together, we can save our country. Meade County resident Jeff Johnson is the state leader of the Kentucky Patriots, a grassroots organization dedicated to the defense and preservation of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

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jackpots and such. We have even heard of billionaires like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and a few others. We all have heard these numbers; we know that they are “really big” and we know that, until now, most of us still need not concern ourselves with them. Then came “The Government.” As of noon local time, on Sept. 28, 2009, the U.S. national debt was $11,793,398,172,714. That is 11 trillion, 793 billion, 398 million, 172 thousand, 714 dollars! (Source: usdebtclock.org) HUH?! Let’s put this in terms that someone without a Ph.D. in economics can understand. One second of time is a measurement that anyone can appreciate. One second is the blink of an eye; one second is the turning of a

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Deeds

HSBC Bank USA, N.A., to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, special warranty deed, 9 Daisy Lane, Brandenburg. Green Tree Servicing, LLC, to Amy Larson, 180 Sun Valley Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $20. Daniel Remmler and Unknown Defendant, spouse of Daniel Remmler, and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs, property located in Meade County. Tom Varney and Julie Varney to Steven G. Allen, 2118 Doe Valley Parkway E, Brandenburg, deed tax $99. Charles R. Hobbs and Anita K. Hobbs to Brandenburg Telecom, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Livability Company, by and through Allison Willoughby, Member, a 0.006 acre easement. Juanita Juse to Jeff Nott, lot 38 of Carter Subdivision, Section Four, deed tax $9. Sue Cummings to Rena M. Singleton, Tract A, a 30.664 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $150. Melissa Pickett and Michael Pickett to Rena M. Singleton, a 30.664 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $150. Pamela J. Howard to Gary G. St. Amand and Patricia C. St. Amand, property located in Meade County, deed tax $1. William K. Bennett and William G. Bennett and Mary C. Bennett to Kristina White and Delbert White, lot 14 and 14B of Lost Acres Subdivision, deed tax $86.50. Garry Hockman and Lydia M. Hockman to Richard L. Thompson and Norma Jean Thompson, 2145 Fairgrounds Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $190. Randall Benham and Gloria Benham to Jason N. Benham and Mindy L. Benham, 3045 Olin Road, Brandenburg. The Estate of James A. Doll, by James A. Doll, Jr., Executor, to J.J.& J. Investments, LLC, lot 18 of Falling Oak’s Estates, lot 14 and 32 of Warren Farm Division, lot 11 of Hide-A-Way Hills Estates, and lot 6 and 6A of Poole Estate Division. Green Tree Servicing, LLC, Successor Servicer to GreenPoint Credit Corporation, to Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb, lot 164 of The Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $40. Joshua Jenkins to Midway Petroleum Company, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, Deed I and II, property located in Meade County. Edward Dutschke, acting by and through Laura Dutschke, his attorneyin-fact, to Laura Dutschke and Elaine Watts, property located in Meade County. Chapman Land, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Phillip R. Wright, Jr., lot 6 of Popular Hill Estates, deed tax $45.50. Kenneth Heavrin to Larry Singleton and Glenda Singleton, a 3,008.8 square foot tract in Meade County, deed tax $35. D&D Land Development Company, a General Partnership, Bill Green and Julia Green, Richard Houk and Betty Houk, Floyd D. Dothager and Bonnie B. Dothager, to Floyd D. Dothager and Bonnie D. Dothager, deed of correction, property located in Meade County. D & D Land Development Company, a General Partnership, Bill Green and Julia Green, Richard Houk and Betty Houk, Floyd D. Dothager and Bonnie B. Dothager, to Floyd D. Dothager and Bonnie D. Dothager, deed of correction, property located in Meade County, deed tax $3.50. Trading Post Homes of Meade County to Kevin G. Emerick and Stacey L. Emerick, 635 Burnett Drive, Ekron, deed tax $125.

Quit Claim Deeds

Stephen Brown to Elaine Cantrell, lot 106 of Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision. Mavis J. Dresel to Mavis J. Dresel, Dean R. Dresel, and Daniel J. Dresel, lot 3 of Sunnyview Acres Subdivision.

Building Permits

10/8/09 Robert Cummings, single family dwelling, $201.80. 10/12/09 Debra and Charles Hurt, addition, $100. 10/14/09 Keith Smith, single family dwelling, $205.80. 10/14/09 Keith Smith, single family dwelling, $205.

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10/5/09 Philip Wright/DC Marcum, Doe Run Ekron Road, Brandenburg. 10/6/09 Flaherty School/Steve Cundiff, Ekron. 10/8/09 Gary Powell/John Allen, Stith Valley Road, Guston. 10/13/09 Mike Meador/Ron Henry, Rolling Acres Drive, Ekron.

Retail Food Establishment Report

10/5/09 Temple Tot Town, 636 Broadway, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 10/5/09 Fox and the Hound Learning Center, 193 Payne Road, Ekron. 100 percent. 10/5/09 Super 8 Motel buffet, 1900 Armory Road, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 10/6/09 Domino’s Pizza, 757 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 99 percent. Food service: hand sink by pizza prep line leaking. 10/6/09 Huddle House, 751 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 98 percent. Food

service: areas around toaster oven observed with build-up, floors in areas in back of store observed with build-up. 10/7/09 Bozzers, LLC, 754 Broadway, Brandenburg. 98 percent. Food service: handle missing on freezer, handle in poor repair on cooler, incorrect test strips for sanitizer. 10/8/09 Meade Olin Park, 187 Olin Road, Brandenburg. 98 percent follow-up inspection. Food service: build-up inside cappuccino machine, mops improperly stored. 10/8/09 VFW Club, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 98 percent. Food service: freezer door lacks handle, incorrect test strips for sanitizer. 10/8/09 Milo Farm Bakery, 1270 Sand Ridge Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 100 percent. 10/13/09 Roberts Family Farm, 125 Kennedy Road, Guston. 100 percent. 10/13/09 Clark’s Tavern, 8440 Rhodelia Road, Payneville. 94 percent. Food Service: some cold units lack thermometers, some shelving in kitchen area unclean, bare wood shelving in walk-in cooler, can opener unclean, walls in kitchen area unclean, ceiling stained, holes in wall in men’s restroom. 10/14/09 Little Angel’s Learning Center, 646 Bland Street, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 10/14/09 River Ridge Marathon, 630 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. 96 percent food service, 96 percent retail. Both: outer opening (by restrooms) unprotected. 10/14/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg. 96 percent food service. Food service: gauge on dishwasher washing cycle not working, not corrected from 9/30/09 inspection. 10/15/09 Lynn’s Pinns, 204 Olin Road, Brandenburg. 100 percent. 10/15/09 Mr. Gatti’s, 584 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 83 percent. Food service: salad bar cooler not at proper temperature, food item (cheese) improperly thawed, ice scoop improperly stored at ice machine, no hair restraints worn in food prep area, shelving unclean in several areas, counter unclean by drink machine, build-up on drink machine, leak at sink by dishwasher, no hand towels at sink by ice machine, no covered trash container in women’s rest room, dumpster lid open, build-up on floors, build-up on walls, ceiling tiles stained. 10/15/09 Papa John’s Pizza, 510 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. 92 percent, 97 percent after immediate correction. Food service: can opener and holder unclean, wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, unlabeled bottle found, corrected.

Brandenburg Police Department

10/12/09 at 3:11 p.m. Jessie Clarkson of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1979 Ford. Steven Beasley of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Ford. Blake Robbins of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2001 Ford. Robbins was slowing down on Old State Road. Clarkson was traveling westbound and did not notice Robbins slowing down and collided into Robbins’ rear, causing minor to moderate damage to his vehicle. Beasley was traveling westbound on Old State Road and did not see the collision that had happened. He then collided in the rear of Clarkson’s vehicle, causing moderate to severe damage to his own vehicle. Moderate damage was done to Clarkson’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09103 was filed by Officer Young. 10/12/09 at 6:49 p.m. Brandy Blevins of Webster was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu. Donna Waldridge of Battletown was driving a 1995 Dodge. Thomas Stith of Guston was driving a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. Stith was stopped in the turn lane at the red light facing north on the ByPass. Waldridge was traveling on KY 79 from Irvington going straight through the traffic light on KY 448. Blevins was traveling south on the ByPass and stated that she ran the red light. Waldridge collided into the side of Blevins, causing Blevins to spin around in the roadway and collide into the front of Stith’s vehicle, causing moderate to severe damage to her vehicle, minor to moderate damage to Waldridge’s vehicle, and very minor damage to Stith’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09104 was filed by Officer Singleton. 10/14/09 at 1:11 p.m. Joseph Burnett of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Chevrolet C/K 1500 on Old Ekron Road. Homer Williams of Irvington, Ky. was driving a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Burnett stated that he was going straight from the stop sign at Kroger access road onto Armory Place and that he thought he had enough room to make it across. He pulled into the path of Williams, causing Williams to hit Burnett’s vehicle in the right side. Burnett spun in the roadway and struck a street sign. Minor to moderate damage was done to Burnett’s vehicle. Moderate to severe damage was done to Williams’ vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD09105 was filed by Officer Singleton.

Meade Co. Sheriff’s Department

10/1/09 at 10:44 a.m. Jamie MacDonald of Brandenburg was driving a 2000 Cadillac Escalade. Gary Harwood of Brandenburg was driving a 2008 LNDR Range Rover. Harwood was traveling southbound on KY 933 and had slowed to avoid hitting an animal carcass in the roadway. MacDonald was also traveling southbound on KY 933 and failed to stop, striking

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Harwood in the rear. MacDonald stated that her brakes would not lock up and the airbags did not deploy. Moderate to severe damage was done to MacDonald’s vehicle. Minor to moderate damage was done to Harwood’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0257 was filed by Officer Hendley. 10/2/09 at 6:31 a.m. Brain Hopper of Custer, Ky. was driving a 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. Deborah Fox of Webster was driving a 2007 Dodge Nitro. Fox was slowed or stopped due to a car in front of her. Hopper was behind Fox and he hit his brakes and went into a slide and struck the rear of Fox, resulting in a small mark on the back of Fox’s vehicle. Minor damage was done to both vehicles. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0258 was filed by Officer Graham. 10/9/09 at 12:02 a.m. Carly Evans of Brandenburg was driving a 1998 Toyota Camry eastbound on Old Mill Road. Evans stated that she was trying to find her wallet in the vehicle and was looking in the backseat while she was driving down the road. She ran off the road and struck an earth embankment, causing minor damage to her vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS MED 2 and Evans was taken to Ireland Army Hospital. Report 09-0266 was filed by Officer Rogers. 10/9/09 at 1:50 p.m. Tiffany Dalrymple of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1995 Buick Le Sabre. Roger Mendes of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. Both vehicles were traveling southbound on US 31W in the left/fast lane. Mendes was stopped at the traffic light. Dalrymple failed to stop and struck Mendes in the rear, causing moderate damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0267 was filed by Officer Ponder. 10/10/09 at 2:16 p.m. Nancy Crosby of Brandenburg was driving a 1992 Buick Le Sabre westbound on KY 376 when she spilled a Gatorade in her lap and she jerked the steering wheel and crossed the eastbound lane and struck the ditch and hit a fence, knocking approximately 100 feet of fence down. Moderate to severe damage was done to her vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0268 was filed by Officer Hendley. 10/11/09 at 6:25 p.m. Rebecca Bowling of Elizabethtown, Ky. was driving a 2009 Nissan eastbound on KY 1238. According to Bowling, she lost control of the vehicle when it started sliding on loose gravel. She traveled off the right side of the roadway and over an earth embankment, causing severe damage to her vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and she was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0271 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/12/09 at 8:10 a.m. Shannon Meadows of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2002 Dodge Caravan westbound on Shircliffe Road. A deer ran into the roadway directly in the path of Meadows, causing her to strike the deer with the front of her vehicle, causing moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0269 was filed by Officer Ponder. 10/12/09 at 3:01 p.m. Kim Wood of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Chevrolet northbound on KY 710 when she traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail. She then traveled across the roadway and off the left shoulder, and then overturned and came to rest on a fence. Severe damage was done to the vehicle. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and she was taken to University of Louisville Hospital. Report 09-0270 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/12/09 at 10:27 p.m. Jennifer Harvey of Guston was driving a 2003 Ford eastbound on Charlie Pile Road. Harvey stated that she fainted and ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a mailbox, causing minor to moderate damage to her vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 090272 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/14/09 at 6:49 a.m. Tara Mon-

chilovich of Ekron was driving a 1994 Chevrolet southbound on Garrett Road when she lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch, causing moderate to severe damage to her vehicle. Monchilovich sustained a head injury due to striking the steering wheel. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and she was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 09-0273 was filed by Officer Matti. 10/14/09 at 6:17 p.m. Carl Sydnor of Brandenburg was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on Old Mill Road when he lost control and went into the ditch, causing minor damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0274 was filed by Officer Matti.

District Court 10/14/09

William Henry Alexander, 38, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; operating vehicle with expired operators license- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 10/28/09. Tammy Lee Cundiff, 44, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. John Stanford Lucas, 28, rear license not illuminated; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 2nd offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Brian Mitchell Razor, 30, possess controlled substance, 2nd offense; possession of marijuana- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 10/28/09. Marhonda Louann Goddard, 35, flagrant non support- dismissed CAD. Kimberly Lee Foreman, 28, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; controlled substance prescription not in original container, 1st offense-indicted by circuit court. Jennifer Elaine Bassette, 31, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09., Larry T. Ashley II, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- failure to appear, bail $500. Courtney N. Cameron, 21, 10 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Justin D. Applegate, 29, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense- failure to appear, bail $500. Waleed A. Hammad, 36, failure to wear seat belts; improper equipment; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- failure to appear, bail $500. Adan Arevalo, 35, failure to produce insurance card – dismiss with proof. Anita L. Cain, 55, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Benjamin Goff, 20, disregarding traffic control device, traffic light; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense; license to be in possession- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Kathy Jean Eldridge, 38, disregarding stop sign- send court notice. Takeasha L. Kizer, 25, failure to produce insurance card- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Steven T. Holeman, 44, fugitive from another state, misdemeanor- dismiss. Danny Dale Sea Jr. 34, burglary 2nd degree- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation; assault 4th degree domestic violence, no visible injury- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, no contact or communication, stay 500 feet away from Mary Barnes, KAPS/counseling. Mary Jane Wardrip, 45, advertise drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Sherry Lyn Clevenger, 50, theft by unlawful taking/display shopliftingpled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09.

Friday, October 23, 2009 Christi Marie Calhoon, 37, theft by deception including cold checks, continue 10/28/09. Justin Aaron Ritter, 31, theft by unlawful taking, gasoline under $500pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/4/09. Michael Anthony Duran Carter, 36, speeding 10mph over limit- defer 6 months. Roger M. Bartell, 51, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensefailure to appear, bail $500. Amy Lee Kotouch, 27, no operators/moped license. Robert Way Brockman, 49, careless driving; operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensepretrial conference 11/4/09. Sara Mae Hebert, 25, non payment of fines- shock probation hearing, to be shocked out today. Justin Chelf, 31, assault, 2nd degree- pretrial conference 11/4/09. Michael A. Butt, 23, non supportpled guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, pay child support as ordered. Brandon Finch, 25, unlawful transaction with minor, 3rd degree- pretrial conference 10/16/09. Roy Lee Humphrey Jr. 60, selling alcoholic beverages to minors, 2nd offensepled not guilty, 90 days probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation. Matthew Owen McCubbins, 40, non support- pretrial conference 10/28/09. 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 11/4/09. Anna Elizabeth Cundiff, 54, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 11/4/09. Robert P. Moore Jr. 37, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; carrying a concealed deadly weapon- pretrial conference 11/4/09.

William Matthew Curl, 37, cruelty to animal, 2nd degree- pretrial conference 11/4/09. Nancy L. Crosby, 35, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; controlled substance prescription not in original container, 1st offense- pretrial conference 12/2/09. Byron Christophe Lewis, 27, non support- pretrial conference 11/4/09. Shannon D. Reece, 30, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 10/28/09. Samara Lynn Allen, 28, operating on suspended/ revoked operators licensepretrial conference, failure to appear. Kenneth Ray Osborne, 47, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference 1/6/10, jury trial 1/11/10. Joshua Edward Wells, 26, license to be in possession- pled guilty $50 fine; failure to produce insurance card- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Thomas Gregory Hobbs, 25, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance- pretrial conference 10/28/09. Barry Mitchell Gibbs, 31, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- dismissed by county attorney. Bryan Thomas Hughes, 33, careless driving- dismiss/merged; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, $200 fine. Charles Robert Milam, 61, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; license to be in possession- pretrial conference 1/6/10, jury trial 1/11/10. Justin William Barnett, 27, speeding 14mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 2nd offense- pretrial conference 1/6/10, jury trial 1/11/10.

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Friday, October 23, 2009

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Array of upcoming classes slated at Extension Office Jennifer Bridge Family & Consumer Science The following classes have been set for October and November. Like all programs at the Extension Office, these classes are open to anyone wishing to participate. You do not have to be a resident of Meade County or even know someone who will be attending. If in the description of the class being held asks that you preregister, please call our office at 270-422-4958. This gives us an idea on the amount of materials we need to prepare. Most classes are free and you are guaranteed to walk away with something beneficial. The Extension Office is located at 1041 Old Ekron Rd in Brandenburg. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Back To The Kitchen: Bread and Starches Fiber is one of the most important components of a healthy diet. This session will cover basics of bread making and ways to increase fiber in your diet. Loretta Skaggs, EFNEP assistant and Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will be presenting this session. Please pre-register.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m., What In The World Is Going On Around Me? Are you informed about the issues facing your community now and in the future? This lesson will help you gain skills in defining and studying local issues which impact community decisions. Please pre-register.

around the corner and many people are looking for new recipes and ways to incorporate healthy foods into their holiday meals. This session will cover ways to eat healthy throughout the holidays. Loretta Skaggs, EFNEP assistant and Jennifer Bridge, Meade FCS agent presenting. Please pre-register.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., Estate Planning for Farmers Keith Jefferies, an agriculture attorney from Henry County will be on hand to address considerations for farmers when planning estates and land transference as well as other related topics. Non-farmers are also welcome to attend. Please register for the 2 p.m. or the 6:30 p.m. session.

Thursday, Nov. 19, noon, Deck the Halls with Diabetic Foods Mechelle Coble, RD with Lincoln Trail Health Department and Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will demonstrate ways for diabetics to enjoy the holidays but still maintain proper insulin levels. A variety of recipes and techniques will be covered. Please pre-register.

Monday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., Save Money! Use Coupons! The use of coupons have increased in popularity. Audrey Meyers, Green County Extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will be on hand to share ways to walk out of the grocery with lots of items without spending lots of cash. She will also share other ways to reduce other expenses through the use of coupons. Please preregister. Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., Back to the Kitchen: Holiday Foods The holidays are just

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., Make a Real Holiday Wreath Andy Mills, Meade County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources will demonstrate and work with participants to make a holiday wreath using fresh greenery. Cost is $8 and participants will need to bring their own greenery and other embellishments. The main greenery for the wreath should be cut in 4-8 inch lengths. Cedar or Taxus are easier to work with. Class size is limited to 10, so sign up early.

SPMS celebrates healthy minds, healthy bodies Staff Report The News Standard

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TOP: Students do the chicken dance in the commons area at Stuart Pepper Middle School during Healthy Minds/Healthy Bodies day. ABOVE: P.E. teacher John Drummond instructs on the proper ways to do a push-up and students follow his lead.

Cut From page A1 and federal grant monies that the district received, Fackler explained the drop in textbook funds. “We just found, since the last board meeting, that we weren’t going to get full textbook funding for this year,” Fackler said. “This was a significant cut. Two years ago we got $153,745 for textbooks. This year (the state) told us to expect a 3-5 percent cut for textbooks.” But the cut was much grater than 3-5 percent. This year, the district received only $21,388. Final budget numbers were received by the district last month but most textbooks had already been purchased, leaving Superintendent Mitch Crump to make a decision about how much to budget for them.

“We went ahead and allocated textbook monies because school had already started and we had to buy our textbooks,” Fackler said. “So we had to choose to keep it at that level that we had it last year for this year. But … we can’t continue to fund textbooks without assistance.” Despite the many cutbacks, the district isn’t in any nutshell. It received stimulus monies in the amount of $1.99 million through a grant called State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF). “Thank goodness for the stimulus money, because if we wouldn’t have got that money, it would be a much grimmer tale,” Fackler said. SFSF is being held by the city of Brandenburg, the local governing agent. The district received hefty portions of the grant money during the first three months that it was available, but now, according to the grant stipulations, the district must apply

Last Friday, students at Stuart Pepper Middle School were encouraged to maintain healthy minds and healthy bodies during the second annual Healthy Mind/ Healthy Body day. It began last year by the reading department as a way to provide an opportunity to promote reading throughout the school. According to Jane Slinger, SPMS student technology coordinator, after looking further, though, school faculty and staff decided an emphasis on physical activity would be important too. “Ultimately, the staff at SPMS wants students to develop habits that will benefit them, body and mind, for the rest of their lives,” Slinger stated. The day-long activities sent students, in roundrobin fashion, to different stations, where there was reading, walking, exercise and dancing. Slinger said they also collected money for this marathon of activities with all donations going toward the school’s Renaissance Program.

monthly for the money on a reimbursement basis. In other board of education news: •Instructional supervisors Kellianne Wilson and Melissa Givans presented this year’s National No Child Left Behind and Kentucky Core Content Test results for the district. “As a district we’re improving,” Wilson said. “We recognize that we are not making progress, and that is where we’re going to focus. As a district we are not in a declining category or in a category of concern but we do know that there are some things we need to look at.” Givans said the district has begun implementing incentive programs in math and reading throughout the schools and will begin using early identification and intervention to assist students in learning key materials. •The board unanimously approve purchasing a new handicap bus.

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Allen’s S&T Hardware is CoC’s member of the month for October Submitted by Meade Co. Chamber of Commerce BRANDENBURG — Allen’s S&T Hardware is the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for October. The company, owned by the Straney family, was selected because of its deep roots here; its on-going support of the Chamber of Commerce; and the example it sets for the business community by constantly reshaping itself to respond to its customers’ needs, according to Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Pike. “Businesses like Allen’s can teach all of us a thing or two about how to deal with our customers and their changing needs in a changing world,” Pike says. Allen’s dates to 1942, when Donald Allen, a Meade County native, started a coal company to supply businesses and households with what was for many the main source of heating fuel. As coal was supplanted by natural gas and electricity, Allen turned to other products, such as fertilizer and plumbing and carpentry supplies. Still later, he phased out fertilizer and increased in other areas as well as adding more general hardware. Although Allen died in 1969, his business plan survived — and the business has thrived, first under the

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Allen Straney holds the member of the month sign outside Allen’s S&T Hardware store. leadership of his daughter, Shirley Straney, and now that of her son, Steve Straney. This third-generation leader says he and his family take pride in the long tenure and experience of Allen’s eight full-time employees and the breadth and depth of the store’s inventory at competitive prices. What are the ingredients in the family’s recipe for success? Straney says the three most important are: •“Our ability to diversify as markets change.” •“Providing our custom-

ers with good products and services.” •“Treating people the way they want to be treated.” He notes with satisfaction that while he’s the third generation of his family to run the business, many of Allen’s customers are the third generations of their families to shop there. The store is located at 344 Broadway in Brandenburg, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To contact Allen’s S&T Hardware, call 270-4222824.

There is a fire 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. 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.

OBITUARIES

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John Jacobi Hager

Barbara Brown Hardesty

John Jacobi Hager, infant son of J. J. and Rhonda Hager of Flaherty, passed away, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Kosair Childrens Hospital in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Hager. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Erica and Abby Rhodes; grandparents, Georgia Hager, Pam and Dickie Chapman and Charles Larry Medley; and great-grandmother, Anna Jean Corbett. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Cemetery in Flaherty with the Rev. Anthony Chandler officiating. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Mrs. Barbara Brown Hardesty, 65, of Brandenburg, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was retired from Meade County Schools, last teaching at Ekron Elementary School. She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Martin Hager and a sister, Betty Sue Dunn. Mrs. Hardesty is survived by her husband, Mike Hardesty; one son, Michael Glenn Hager of Brandenburg; two sisters, Mamie Joyce Patmore of Tell City, Ind., and Wilma Jean Horsley of Brandenburg; a brother, John W. Brown of Sample; and a granddaughter, Autumn Marie Hager. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Jolly Cemetery in Sample, Ky. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Expressions of sympathy may be contributions to the Meade County Public Library. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Alberta M. “Bertie” Kelly

Ann Love Ann Love, 76, of Brandenburg, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Abbeville, Ala., to the late Anthony and Ruby Wise Bennett. She was a member of Ekron Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years and had retired from the Army Air Force Exchange Service in Fort Knox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Love Sr., a daughter, Christy Pyles and a sister, Jane Duran. She is survived by daughters, Blinda (Randall) Meredith of Magnolia and Althea Moseley of Owensboro, Ky; a son, Ken Love of San Antonio, Texas; brothers, Walter A. Bennett, Alfred G. Bennett, Warren L. Bennett and Robert Bennett; grandchildren, Marcy Franke, Tommy Early, Kara Early and Venessa Moseley; and great-grandchildren, Eli Early and Jaxon Harris. The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 12, at Ekron Baptist Church. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home handled arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Galilean Home Ministries, P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY 42539. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com.

Charles R. Highbaugh Charles R. “Charlie” Highbaugh, 65, of Upton, Ky., died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Helen Highbaugh; and two sons, Ricky Highbaugh and Gregg Highbaugh. The funeral service will be held today, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church with burial in Hammonsville Cemetery. Dixon-Rogers Funeral Home in Magnolia handled arrangements.

Thelma Lee Chapman

Thelma Lee Chapman, 90, of Irvington, Ky., died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born Nov. 16, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Schepp Kitchen. She was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, served in the WAC, and a member of the Irvington Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Chapman. The funeral was Thursday, Oct. 15, at Alexander Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony Harmon officiating. Burial followed in Louisville Memorial Gardens West Cemetery.

Mrs. Alberta M. “Bertie” Kelly, 70, of Guston, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Johnson; a brother, Carlos Gambrell; and son-inlaw, Frank Turner. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Kelly of Guston; nine children, Janice (Jim) Smith of Louisville, Clifford (Lisa) Johnson II of Cub Run, Ky., Theresa Turner of Fairdale, Ky., Todd Johnson, Rick (Brandy) Kelly, Rusty (Shantel) Kelly, Randy (Kim) Kelly and Ronda (John) Staub, all of Brandenburg, and Rodney (Jennifer) Kelly of Guston; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce (Joe) Donahue, Rosie (David) Parsons and Karen (Brian) Marlow, all of Louisville; and her companions, Babe and Rocky. The funeral service was held Monday, Oct. 19, at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Louisville. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Robbie L. Duddy Robbie L. Duddy, 38, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Robbie was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper at Yellowbank Wildlife Management area. He is survived by his mother, Lana Howard of Louisville; two sisters, Kim Duddy and Christy Duddy, both of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews, including Justin Nelson and Kimberly Skaggs, both of Big Springs, Ky. The funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 22, at Hampton Funeral Home in Barbourville, Ky. Burial followed in Morris Cemetery. Owen Funeral Home in Louisville handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Owen Funeral Home to offset funeral costs.

Connie D. Embry Coppage Connie Darlene Embry Coppage, 48, of Hardinsburg, Ky., died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Breckinridge County on Nov. 20, 1960, the daughter of the late James Howard Embry and Bernice Stevenson Embry. She is survived by her son, Tommy Coppage of Leitchfield, Ky.; one grandson, James Coppage; a brother, Jimmy Embry of Guston; sisters Shelia Galloway of Westview, Ky., and Tracy Lucas and Stacy Carman, both of SeRee, Ky.; stepbrother, Mike Robinson of Elizabethtown, Ky.; stepsisters, Joannie Witt of Florida and Debbie Rodgers and Donna Bratcher, both of Leitchfield, Ky. There will be no visitation or services. Cremation was chosen. Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg handled the arrangements.

Bethel/Muldraugh Methodist Church Brandenburg 270-422-4501

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brandenburg 270-422-3656

Big Springs Baptist Ekron 270-828-3844

Cold Spring Baptist Church Battletown 270-497-4500

Blue River Baptist Battletown 270-497-4877 Brandenburg Church of Christ Brandenburg 270-422-3878 Brandenburg Church of God Brandenburg 270-422-5488 Brandenburg United Methodist Church Brandenburg 270-422-2810 Buck Grove Baptist Ekron 270-828-2717 Canaanland Ministries Inc. Brandenburg 270-422-1087 Cedar Grove Bible Methodist Church Brandenburg 270-422-8095 Church of the Nazarene Brandenburg 270-422-4691

Community Baptist Brandenburg 270-828-6500 Ekron Baptist Church Ekron 270-422-2958 First Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God Ekron 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center Brandenburg 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship Payneville 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church Ekron 270-828-2333 Guston Baptist Church Guston 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary Baptist Guston 270-547-7703

Helping Hands Ministry Brandenburg 270-422-1819 Higher Encounters Ministries Brandenburg 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church Guston 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ Guston 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy Ekron 270-828-8770 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Brandenburg 270-422-3721

Muldraugh Church of Jesus Christ of United Baptist Brandenburg 270-828-3140 New Brandenburg Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Brandenburg 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church Guston 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God Brandenburg 270-422-2478 Rock Haven Baptist Brandenburg 270-828-2555

Macedonia Christian Church Battletown 282-7288

Salem Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-1399

Meade County Baptist Temple Brandenburg 270-422-4066

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Brandenburg 270-422-2196

Meade County General Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-2739

Weldon Christian Church Brandenburg 502-635-7515

Muldraugh Baptist Church Muldraugh 502-942-3886

Zion Grove Baptist Church Ekron 270-828-3939

Friday, October 23, 2009

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FAITH & VALUES MC Clothes Closet shows appreciation

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Friday, October 23, 2009

By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

The Meade County Clothes Closet/Food Pantry held its annual Appreciation Ceremony for its many volunteers Oct. 15 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Old Weldon. The ceremony allowed ministers throughout the county to serve a hearty meal to members of their church who rotate volunteering at The Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. Formal invitations were sent to volunteers and their families from Clothes Closet Director Linda Whelan and assistant director Karen Harris to attend the event, which was hosted by the members of Bethel church and its pastor, Bro. Dan Paddack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Clothes Closet and the Food Pantry are both such good ministries,â&#x20AC;? Paddack said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We (hold the appreciation ceremony) each year, and â&#x20AC;Ś the churches rotate hosting it. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really our way of showing appreciation to the volunteers.â&#x20AC;?

Ceremony attendees were entertained by the Ekron Baptist Church Puppeteers and members of the MARC A-Team, a gospel music group. Whelan gave a welcoming speech, during which she thanked those for coming and spoke about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angel Tree program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard that the Angel Tree is going to be through your church you may want to ask about it,â&#x20AC;? Whelan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This way the kids will still have a Christmas, and the money and gifts stay in Meade County. With the economy the way it is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing more and more people (at The Clothes Closet and Food Pantry). Secondhand stores are thriving in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers are always needed. Whelan said those interested in volunteering can contact her or Harris at 270-422-2010, or stop by at 2320 ByPass Road in Brandenburg. To read more on the Meade County Angel Tree turn to page A1.

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TOP: Karen Harris, Meade County Clothes Closet assistant director (left), and director Linda Whelan stand among the many Clothes Closet volunteers. ABOVE: MARC A-Team members sing a variety of gospel songs.

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A missionary was assigned to some remote islands in the Pacific. After three months, he sent a letter to mission headquarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m being plagued by rats. What shall I do?â&#x20AC;? his letter said. Soon a crate arrived, filled with rat traps. However, hardly a month later the missionary sent a second letter to headquarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rats wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the bait, what shall I do?â&#x20AC;? Not long after, a second crate arrived, filled with rat poison. However, hardly another month passed, when the missionary found it necessary to send a third letter to

headquarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rats wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch the poison. Do you have any other suggestion?â&#x20AC;? he asked. Soon he received a letter from mission headquarters which said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We suggest you get used to the rats.â&#x20AC;? Sad to say there are some things in life, try as we might, we can do little about. Instead of worrying over them and letter it get us down, take the advice of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 4:12,13 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think it not strange concerning the fiery trials which is to try you as though some strange thing has happened to you but rejoice insomuch as you are partakers of Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sufferings. When His glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy.â&#x20AC;? Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

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Divine Guidance â&#x20AC;&#x153;TRUST HIMâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Proverbs 3: 5 - 6 says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.â&#x20AC;? ( NKJV ). Sometimes the future seems bright, and sometimes it does not. Yet even when we cannot see the possibilities of tomorrow, God can. As believers, our challenge is to trust an uncertain future to an all-powerful God. When we trust God, we should trust Him without reservation. We should steel ourselves against the inevitable disappointments of the day,

secure in the knowledge that our Heavenly Father has a plan for the future that only He can see. Can you place your future into the hands of a loving and all-knowing God? Can you live amid the uncertainties of today, knowing that God has dominion over all your tomorrows? If you can, you are wise and you are blessed. When you trust God with everything you are and everything you have, He will bless you now and forever. We invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church this Sunday in one of our services at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Be sure to listen to our radio program every Sunday morning at 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Large crowds turn out at annual St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Festival St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg held its annual Fall Festival and Turkey Dinner fundraiser on Sunday. Father Anthony Chandler said the event still had its standard large crowd of locals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did more advertising this year hoping to boost the amount of people, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really had a great crowd today,â&#x20AC;? he said. Prior to the event, which was held from noon to 5 p.m., families sold $1 raffle tickets for games and prizes, though cash was still accepted for tickets during the festivities. Parish staff member Monica Lucas said the church generally sells about 12,000 dinners, which cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. Teri Pierce, a member of the church, coordinated the turkey dinner. Festivities included a cake wheel, silent auction, haunted house and many other games for visitors of all ages. The fall festival also held three raffle drawings for $1,000, $500 and a homemade quilt donated by Brandenburg resident Catherine Bradley.

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Friday, Oct. 23 BPS FALL FESTIVAL 4:30-7 p.m. Brandenburg Primary School.

Zombieland / Starring Woody Harrelson, Jessie Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin / Rated R

Zombies — you know, those ravenous, re-animated corpses with the insatiable munchies for human-body bits — have been chewing up the big screen for more than 50 years. Their latest appearance, in this big-budget horror spoof that which mixes equal parts carnage and comedy, has become a bona fide box-office hit. It’s no surprise. “Zombieland” is a wild funhouse ride of grossness and giggles that should coast into Halloween as a must-see for fright-flick fans who agree that laughter makes any zombie popcorn apocalypse easier to digest. In a decimated, deadzone America with rabid flesh-eaters springing from every nook and cranny, Woody Harrelson is Tallahassee, a good ol’ boy survivalist with a fetish for weapons and a sweet tooth for Twinkies. Jessie Eisenberg plays Columbus, a lovelorn nebbish with irritable bowel syndrome who outfoxes zombies by adhering to a long list of precautionary, common-

Friday, October 23, 2009

CHILI COOK-OFF At the MCHS home football game. $5 to taste the chili, and the winner gets 40 percent of the profits. Any business that would like to enter is asked to get a hold of Mrs. Lindsey at MCHS. 270-422-7515

sense rules — like “Check the back seat” and “Beware of bathrooms.” When Tallahassee and Columbus come across two wily young damsels in faux distress (Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin), they eventually join forces and head to the comedic centerpiece — an audaciously out-ofleft-field encounter in the Hollywood home of a movie icon. To say more would spoil the surprise, and it’s a whopper. The splattery conclusion is staged in an amusement park, which provides several opportunities for inventive, zombie-fied interludes on the midway. If you thought the Drop Zone was dangerous under normal circumstances, just try

it with a horde of hungry zombies drooling for you to come back down. And if you’ve ever thought clowns were creepy, wait until you come face-to-face with one that wants to slurp your brain through your skullcap. Yikes! The dialogue is fast, funny and full-on R-rated, and Harrelson is a hoot as the drawly daredevil at the epicenter of all the merry, macabre mayhem, nursing a secret hurt inside the tender heart of his hard shell. “Mama always said I’d be good at something,” he notes at one point. “Who woulda known it’d be zombie killing?” Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.

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assorted boogymen, plus tales of spooky encounters, legendary spirits and haunted places throughout history, it’s perfect reading for a dark, stormy night! Karloff & Lugosi Horror Classics (DVD) They’re forever famous for playing the screen’s iconic characters of Frankenstein and Dracula. But Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi have a bit of fun out of their monster makeup in these four lesser-known flicks. Karloff plays a gangster sentenced to the electric chair in “The Walking Dead” (1936) and a descendent of the original Dr. Frankenstein in “Frankenstein-1970” (1958). Lugosi is a mad scientist in the zany “Zombies on Broadway”(1945) and teams with Karloff and another horror icon, Peter Lorre, for comedy, music and murder in “You’ll Find Out” (1940). Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.

KIDS CLASSES Dance at 5:30 p.m., Tumbling at 6:30 p.m., and Cheer Camp at 7:30 p.m. at Fusion Tan and Spa, 520 E. Broadway, Brandenburg. Call for details. 270-4223800

Saturday, Oct. 24

DANCE CAMP 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The MCHS Dance Team is hosting this Dance Camp that will be held at Brandenburg Primary School. Kindergarten-8th grade. For more information, contact Kara Hawkins at 270422-7515 FALL FESTIVAL 5 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church. Trunk or treat, chili, sandwiches, dessert, bonfire, hayride, music, crafts, and games. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Thru October. Amy 270-422-7402 THE EDGE SERVICE 6 p.m. every Saturday at Glad Tidings Christian Center’s activity building. Geared for ages 1835. Nursery and childcare provided (up to age 5). Eric and Danielle Hornback, Edge Pastors. 270422-2020 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270422-5184 WOMEN’S EXPO 8th Annual Brandenburg Women’s Expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building at the fairgrounds. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Free admission.

Sunday, Oct. 25 PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY St. Mary Magdalen and St. Theresa churches will honor our priest on Priesthood

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Sunday. Call 270-496-4333 or 270-496-4343 for more information. BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349 BREAST CANCER WALK 11:30 a.m. 5K walk at Waterfront Park, Louisville. Visit www.makingstrides. acsevents.org/louisville for more information.

Monday, Oct. 26 PINS MEETING 7 p.m. at Little Dave’s Restaurant, Brandenburg. Pets in Need Society. KICKBOXING CLASS 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Fusion Tan and Spa, 520 E. Broadway, Brandenburg. Call for details. 270-4223800 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. 27

SENIOR HALLOWEEN PARTY At the Meade County Senior Citizens Center, 1200 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. Costume contest. Call 270-422-5200 for more information. MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, INC. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Thru October. Amy 270-422-7402 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094 STORY HOUR 6-7 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. For ages 2-6. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at our Halloween Party. Caregiver attendance is required. 270-422-2094

Wednesday, Oct. 28 EXERCISE & DANCE CLASSES Advanced Exercise at 5:30 p.m., Chair Dancing at 6:30 p.m., and Thriller Dance Class at 7:30 p.m. at

Fusion Tan and Spa, 520 E. Broadway, Brandenburg. Call for details. 270-4223800

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

YOGA FOR KIDS 4-5 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Meade County Public Library. Ages 10-18. Call to register for the class. 270-422-2094

Thursday, Oct. 29

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. 30

KIDS CLASSES Dance at 5:30 p.m., Tumbling at 6:30 p.m., and Cheer Camp at 7:30 p.m. at Fusion Tan and Spa, 520 E. Broadway, Brandenburg. Call for details. 270-4223800

Saturday, Oct. 31

FCCLA PUMPKIN PATCH 5:30-8 p.m. at Meade County High School.

HALLELUJAH FESTIVAL 6-9 p.m. at Glad Tidings Christian Center, 515 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. Maze, games, music, chili supper. This is a free event for the community. Marion Barnes, Pastor 270-4222020

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Tyler and his foster parents, with whom he had developed a deep bond. The first meeting, according to David and Lorie, was “kind of rough.” “You’ve got to think, we look, sound and smell different than he’s used to,” David said. Because of the strong bond Tyler had formed with his foster mother, he was most comfortable when sitting in her lap and was uneasy with Lorie and David. The second meeting didn’t go much better. They picked Tyler up and decided to take him for a walk, to help him get used to being with David and Lorie exclusively, but a walk in Seoul is not like one at home. City blocks are completely

different and before they knew it, David and Lorie were lost, with a crying baby. “After the second meeting, we were unnerved,” David said. “There was a lot of prayer,” Lorie said. “Individually and together.” Lorie was convinced Tyler wouldn’t cry forever and reminded David that even Mason cried a lot as a baby, because he had colic. Still, picking up Tyler for the last time in Seoul and setting out on the long trip home wasn’t much better. Not only was it traumatic for the foster mother, who wept openly as she handed Tyler over, even Tyler himself seemed wary about the couple, crying in the cab on the way to the hotel and squirming trying to get away. “It was rougher than we imagined,” Lorie said. “But each hour was better.” David credited Lorie’s tough love with making Ty-

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ler see the light at the end of the tunnel. Once at the hotel, Lorie tried to feed Tyler a bottle, but his crying and anxiety was making it difficult. Finally, David said Lorie had to take control. She held Tyler tight, made eye contact and put the bottle in his mouth. “It was like a light bulb,” David said. “You could see it. He thought ‘You guys are OK.’ That connection was made.” Since then, the connection has been unbreakable. Tyler has been home, in Brandenburg, for nearly a month and his parents say he’s assimilating well, sleeping, eating and exploring new things every day. In addition, he was also given a clean bill of health by his local pediatrician and has stopped taking medication for the seizures in his legs, which have disappeared. He’s also quite smitten with his new siblings, David said, especially older brother Mason.

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“They’ve really taken to him too,” he said. The whole experience for the Craycrofts has been one of faith and family. They kept a blog online detailing their journey, from finding Tyler to the trip to South Korea to get him, and the support they’ve gotten has been so helpful, David said. “We had a sense, even when we were lost (in Seoul), we felt like we had a lot of people behind us, prayers and thoughts,” David said. As for other people who may be considering adoption, David and Lorie said for them, it was never a rescue mission, but more of what the child could bring to their family, echoing a quote from Steven Curtis Chapman — It’s not what you do for a child, but what a child will do for you. “The whole experience of going to Seoul, he’s already given us that,” David said. “The whole experience of

Any way you prep them, eggs provide vitamins and minerals Chad O’Bryan Everyday Remedies

Whether you boil them, poach them, microwave them or even fry them, eggs are one of the most nutrient rich and, therefore, one of the healthiest foods that we can eat. They are protein packed and contain almost every vitamin and mineral humans need. Along with that they are one of the most economical foods that exist. You can get a dozen for under $2. Typically an eggs is put into three categories — the whole egg, the white and the yolk. One large egg contains 7g of protein, 5g of fat, and nearly every essential vitamin and mineral need by humans. As we all know, an egg can be separated in two distinct parts — the white and the yolk. Each part has its own unique benefits and advantages, as well as some drawbacks. The white has 4.5g of protein with no fat or cholesterol. Some health experts call the egg white the perfect protein. It contains more than

Approves From page A1 things would be irrelevant and they should pass the resolution as it was presented. “They say that’s how we (have) to do it, so let’s do it,” Tate said. A roll call vote passed unanimously to pass the procurement standards. In old business, city council again discussed Ordi-

half the whole eggs niacin, riboflavin, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and sulfur. The nutrients in whites consistently outrank milk, beef, whey and soy in the quality of protein. The yolk is the part that has given the egg a bad name, contains nearly all the fat and cholesterol of the whole egg. At first blush this doesn’t look good however it is not as bad as early studies found. Yolks have been found to contain choline — a key component found to be effective against lipids, which helps the heart, while not letting excess cholesterol store in the liver. Meaning eating the yolk doesn’t necessarily lead to an unfavorable ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol. Studies on choline also suggest that it is an important building block to brain function. An article published in the Journal of Nutrition says that eating an egg or two a day is not a significant factor in raising cholesterol levels although boiling is preferred over frying due to the fact that the former eliminates the ingestion of saturated fats contained in cooking oils. Other studies have found that eating more than two eggs a day does increase LDL (bad cholesterol) protein in

the bloodstream. However, found the LDL particles created were much larger particles and less likely to enter artery walls and build up artery clogging plaque. Although eggs appear to be a very healthy food source, it is still not wise to eat them in unlimited amounts. Consuming seven or more a week will most likely raise cholesterol levels, and are a fairly calorie rich food. However, while eggs can potentially add more calories to a meal they also tend to control individual’s hunger level for a longer time. Like few other foods, eggs can be purchase almost anywhere all year long with very little variation in quality. Everything needs to be consumed in moderation but it might be a good idea to throw in an egg or two in your diet every now and again. Please consult a physician or dietician before making changes to your diet. There are many factors beyond the scope of this article you may need to consider to maintain good health. Meade County native Chad O’Bryan’s monthly columns offer insight into home remedies and other everyday living topics. His columns offer helpful advice, but shouldn’t replace the direction of professionals.

nance 290, which would set the speed limit on North Main Street at 35 mph, which had previously been vetoed by Tate. The current speed is 15 mph. “Let’s just put it back and be done with it,” said councilman Joseph Noon. Noon said the topic has been lingering on too long and the council needs to make a decision. Again, Tate said he was absolutely against changing the speed limit, because 35 mph, on that road, is just

“too fast” and the residents who live there are against it. A motion was made to have a roll-call vote and all council members present voted in favor of resetting the speed limit. Council also set Muldraugh’s trick or treating times. Trick or treating will be Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Muldraugh City Council will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Muldraugh City Hall.

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The Craycrofts smile with their newest family member. From left to right are Bethany, David, Mason holding Tyler and Lorie. what he brings is more of a blessing than what we are adding to him.” “It’s something (we were) called to do, definitely,” Lorie said. “We had so many bless-

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Voting From page A1 Fitzgerald said were purchased in 1986. Four of those machines have been donated for local schools to use during mock elections. The E-Scan machines require voters to mark their vote on a sheet of paper, then slide the paper into the feed slot of the scanner. “It doesn’t matter if you feed in backward, upside down, left or right,” Fitzgerald said. “It will still scan it in ... and if you make a mistake, the machine won’t accept the vote and will let you know something is wrong.” An error could be if the voter made his or her check mark outside the appropriate box, causing the machine to think the individual voted for too many candidates. “It should make the final count easier to do too ... and should save us some time,” she said.

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Katrina Fitzgerald demonstrates how to use the E-Scan. Fitzgerald said the E-Scan machines will be paired with the eSlate machines the county already uses and both types of machines will be available at each precinct. One of the new E-Scan machines will be at the Brandenburg Women’s Expo this Saturday and it will also be available at the county clerk’s office during week days for residents to test before election day.

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4-H helps spark science achievement in children Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development

American universities have an ally in their efforts to educate more students in science, technology and engineering and keep the nation competitive in the global economy. A Tufts University study released recently shows children involved in 4-H perform better in those subjects and are more likely to pursue science careers, according to the study, released in conjunction with 4-H National Youth Science Day. “When parents ask, ‘What can I do to get my kid a leg up?,’ getting them involved in 4-H turns out to be a very effective strategy,” said Richard Lerner, director of the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts and lead researcher for the multiyear study. The latest phase of study looked at more than 1,300 tenth-graders who participated in 4-H programs and nearly 800 who didn’t. The research was commissioned by the National 4-H Council and funded by corporations that sponsor the organization. 4-H said an advisory board helps ensure the

study is conducted independently. The report also found that children involved for a longer time experienced more benefits, and that girls benefited more from 4-H participation than boys, though the reason was unclear. “We’re not saying 4-H is the formula to get your kids into Tufts University,” Lerner said, adding that parents, mentors and other youth development programs also play critical roles. “What we’re saying is greater doses of 4-H give your kid an advantage.” Angelina Mangiardi, 15, a high school sophomore from Pittsfield, Mass., has taken part in 4-H programs for six years and attended a 4-H Science Engineering and Technology camp this summer at the University of Massachusetts, where she studied rocketry. “4-H has helped me be involved in different things, so I can figure out what I want,” she said. “I do like the sciences.” Tyler Crager, 13, an eighth-grader from Whitman, Mass., also attended the camp. He learned astrophotography, visited a planetarium and “investigated bugs and stuff” in an entomology lab. Tyler said he is considering science as a career and is particularly interested in forensics. Plenty of evidence shows that students learn a lot out-

side the classroom, including after-school programs like 4-H, said Dr. Francis Eberle, executive director of the National Science Teachers Association. The 4-H focus on science and technology lines up with the century-old organization’s original mission of bringing scientific developments in farming to rural areas, said Don Floyd, national 4-H president. “This challenge we have as a country of not producing enough scientists is a big deal,” Floyd said. He pointed out that the U.S. lags behind China and Japan and Germany, “where about 60 percent of their graduates are science majors, and we’re doing about 30 percent,” he said. The 6 million 4-H members, about half of whom live in urban areas, study alternative energy, robotics, engineering and computer technology. Previously published findings of the Tufts study have shown that 4-H participants are nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school and nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college. They are also 41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors. For more information about 4-H, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270422-4958.

Freshman football team skunks Ft. Knox at last home game Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County Greenwave freshman football team extended its winning streak to four after it defeated Fort Knox last

Thursday at home by the score of 41-0. The team’s record is 4-4, prior to their game played Thursday night at Central Hardin. The score was not available by press time, though if the ‘Wave de-

feated Central Hardin they advanced to the league championship game to be played Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at John Hardin. The freshman team is coached by head coach Adam Stowe.

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Lady Waves Saturday League Basketball results from Oct. 17 Brandenburg A, 10, Payneville, 4. Brandenburg A: Hailey Gable 8; Drew Anna; 2. Payneville: Emma Barr 2; Jenna Duke 2. Brandenburg C, 16, Ekron, 13. Brandenburg C: Lauren Sutton 4; Sydney Muncy 8; JoJo Cannady 4. Ekron 1: Ryleigh Board 7; Heather Cook 2; Holly Robinson 4. Brandenburg B, 14, Flaherty, 8. Brandenburg B: Brooke Short 2; Abby Nelson 4; Madison Ellis 4; Makenna Ellis 2; Hilary Otis 2. Flaherty 1: Christy Davis 4; Madison Rhodes 4. Battletown, 28, Ekron 2, 8. Battle-

4; Hannah Miller 2; Cailee Thomas 2; Emilee White 2. Ekron 1, 19, DTW Gold, 11. Ekron 1: Lauren Claycomb 11; Kristen Williams 4; Marissa Gallimore 4. DTW Gold: Abby Lindsey 2; Brittney Sharpe 9. Flaherty 2, 18, Battletown, 7. Flaherty 2: Brooke Spears 12; Darra Johnson 6. Battletown: Gracie Fackler 4; Abby Vallandingham 2; Elizabeth Pollock 1. Payneville, 19, Muldraugh, 4. Payneville: Kristen Swanson 4; Judy Crawford 1; Ally Lancaster 4; Caitlyn Perdue 10. Muldraugh: Alexis Boggs 2; Star Denkoff 2.

Miller 4. Flaherty 1: Allyssa Fulks 2; Alison Leslie 2. Ekron 3, 16, Ekron 2, 10. Ekron 3: Alisa Brown 8; Corina Clarkson 4; Catlyn Kessinger 2; Leah Ogborne 2. Ekron 2: Lauren Roberts 2; Jeny Hayes 4; Brianna Ashbaugh 4. DTW Blue, 22, Ekron, 2. DTW Blue: Abrienne Luney 2; Angelica Miller 18; Brooke Stiltner 2. Ekron 2: Lexie Perguson 2. DTW Gold, 20, Battletown, 16. DTW Gold: Abby Lindsey 6; Karissa Hardesty 6; Brittney Sharpe 6; Brooke Moore 2. Battletown: Gracie Fackler 2; Amber Wolff 4; Elizabeth Pollock

town: Emmi White 18; Chelsea Jones 4; Erica Hardesty 6. Ekron 2: Jennifer Reeder 2; Kayla Edwards 6. Flaherty 2, 16, Brandenburg A, 12. Flaherty 2: Allie Johnson 6; Miranda Russell 10. Brandenburg A: Drew Anna 2; Hailey Gable 10.

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Clark’s Tavern in Rhodelia has reopened its doors and long-time supporters are already making their way to the place where everyone most likely knows their names. Not much has or will change with the bar and restaurant, but it does have a new manager. She’s a familiar face, as well, and she flaunts a history of restaurant and bartending experience. Wilma Barr has worked for Clark’s owner, John Clark, for several years, but she’s also worked at other various local restaurants including The Corner Tavern in Payneville, Mr. Gatti’s in Brandenburg and Green Valley Restaurant in Irvington, Ky. When Clark decided to reopen the establishment, he asked Barr to manage it. When the bar reopened Oct. 13, Barr said she was thrilled to see so many familiar customers make their way back. “The night after we opened we hosted Rook night and we had 12 teams of Rook players,” she said. “I’m just really pleased that everybody came back.” Clark’s Tavern serves a wide variety of domestic beer, along with bottled Corona, Smirnoff and Bicardi products. The restaurant serves hefty-sized fish, hamburg-

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er, pork and fried chicken sandwiches, as well as chicken wings, shrimp baskets and bratwursts, all served with homemade chips and pickles — or customers can make it a meal for a small additional charge. Appetizers include French fries, onion rings, hot pepper cheese cubes, breaded macaroni and cheese, breaded mushrooms, corn nuggets and natural potato chip baskets. With generous prices and a friendly atmosphere, Clark’s is the place to be for good food and a good time. Barr said the only big change the business is making is that it will no longer have servers on the floor serving food to customers. Food orders can either be called in or ordered at the bar, and the restaurant will offer carryout and dine-in services. “Just come as you are and have a good time,” Barr said. “Rook tournaments are on Wednesday nights and it’s a $5 entry fee. First place winners get $50 a piece and second place winners get $10 a piece.” The plans for entertainment at the bar are pending, but Barr said she hopes to bring in bands and karaoke in the future. “We’re just shooting for being open and having a good time, and then we’ll see if we can get something

else going,” she said. Barr said she has had many customers ask if the bar plans to have a Christmas party this year. “I had one guy ask me if we were going to be doing Christmas parties this year,” she said. “If they want to have a Christmas party, they can call and tell me the date. That way I can make sure I’ve got enough workers here.” The tavern is spacious, something Barr’s daughter, Janice — who is also an employee — says makes the business stand out from others like it. It has multiple 50-cent pool tables, a large stage and a jukebox containing a wide array of music. The atmosphere at Clark’s is similar to that of “Cheers” — America’s favorite, down-home tavern. “Pretty much everybody knows everybody here,” Barr said.

Barr enjoys managing the facility, but enjoys her customers the most. “They’re just friendly and they always seem to make you feel good. If they’re happy then that makes you feel good that you’re doing something they enjoy,” she said. Clark’s Tavern’s main priority is keeping its customers pleased because “if they’re not happy, they’re not going to come back,” Barr said. “That’s all that matters here.” Although the bar and restaurant has opened during tough economic times, Barr said she predicts business will thrive. Clark’s Tavern is located at 8440 Rhodelia Road (Hwy. 144) and is open Monday and Tuesday, 4-10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 4-11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, noon to midnight. For more information call 270-4964600.

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better than plastic sheeting in kits and are cheaper over the long term. The more cold air you block from getting into your home, the more comfortable you’ll be — and the lower your heating costs. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send email to columnreply@gmail.com.

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The story behind the natural process of autumn colors Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources

What about those fall colors? I’ve had some questions pertaining to this. Some people think that our colors may be more vibrant because of all the rain. Not so. The colors are due to a combination of the environment and the trees’ chemistry. First, I’m sure some time during our early childhood education we were taught that the green color in leaves come from a pigment called chlorophyl. The fall colors we are now seeing are also caused by pigments. The other two pigments that cause color are carotenoid and anthocyanins. Of these three pigments, chlorophyl is the most important because of its role in photosynthesis in making food. Carotenoid is responsible for the yellow, orange, and brown colors, while red color comes from anthocyanins. Not all trees produce anthocyanins. Chlorophyl and carotenoid are in the leaves at all times during the growing season. However, the chlorophyl make the carotenoid giving the leaves their green color. As autumn approaches, the days become shorter and the nights get longer. This decrease in sunlight causes less chlorophyl to be produced until eventually it is not made at all. This allows the already existing carotenoid and newly produced anthocyanins to show their colors.

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The intensity of the fall colors depends on the temperature and rainfall. The yellow and orange colors are already in the leaves so are not affected as much by the weather. However, the anthocyanins, red color, are made during autumn when the days are warm and sunny, but the nights are cool. This type of condition allows the leaves to produce lots of sugars during the day. These sugars are prevented from flowing out of the leaves because of the cool nights. This extra sugar and sunlight allows more red pigment to be produced giving the leaves their red color. Our most attractive falls

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Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • per CWT for October 19, 2009 Receipts: 362 Last week: 300 Last year: 210 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 1.00 higher Feeder steers steady to 1.00 higher Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter cows were 20 % of supply: Slaughter bulls 02%: Replacement cows 08% and feeders 70%: The feeder supply included 32% steers 38% heifers and 30% bulls. 35 % weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows Breaker 75-80% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 1030-1150 1077 40.50-44.00 42.21 2 1085-1130 1108 37.50-39.00 38.27 Low Dressing 10 1200-1560 1350 40.00-45.50 43.35 2 1445-1450 1448 46.00-47.00 46.50 High Dressing 1 1260 1260 38.50 38.50 Low Dressing 1 1810 1810 46.50 46.50 High Dressing Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 895-1180 1057 36.00-39.50 37.58 1 1095 1095 42.50 42.50 High Dressing 1 1110 1110 34.50 34.50 Low Dressing 4 1245-1345 1294 36.00-37.50 36.87 1 1370 1370 34.00 34.00 Low Dressing Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 735 735 27.00 27.00 Low Dressing 11 810-1130 975 32.50-37.50 34.67 3 895-970 925 25.00-30.50 28.09 Low Dressing 1 1220 1220 34.50 34.50 Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 2020 2020 54.50 54.50

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ON DECK

Oct. 23 Greenwave Football Central Hardin 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 Cross Country @ Franklin Central Invitational

TBA

Oct. 26-29 Volleyball State Tournament TBA

Oct. 26 SPMS 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball @ West Hardin Middle School 5:30 p.m.

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scored his first varsity touchdown in the fourth quarter. “It feels great,” Hogan said. Junior tight end and “I really wanted to make linebacker Ryan Hogan got up for that fumble. I feel so the sweet taste of redemp- confident whenever (senior quarterback) tion against Tyler (Matthe Nelson Last Friday’s game tingly) is County CarNelson County 3 throwing the dinals last MEADE COUNTY 21 ball. He gave Friday when the Meade County Green- me some great passes.” Like Hogan, the Greenwave won 21-3. After fumbling the ball in wave (3-5 overall, 2-1 disfirst quarter on the 12-yard trict) seem to have redeemed line, Hogan made three catch- itself from a dismal 0-5 start es for a total 57 yards and and have won three straight

Oct. 27 SPMS Intramural Football Black vs. Green 3:30 p.m. Blue vs. Red 5:30 p.m.

games, including two important district wins. “The kids played hard and came together,” said Meade County head coach Larry Mofield. “That’s been the difference of our three wins and five losses. Our team comes together. Our kids cared about each other. They were willing to sacrifice for each other. You see a total team effort right now.” The Greenwave defensive effort held Nelson County

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Tommy Arnold runs over a Nelson County defender.

Magical evening

SPMS Intramural Football Red vs. Green 3:30 p.m. Blue vs. Black 4:30 p.m.

The Harlem Wizards razzle the Meade County All Stars and dazzle Meade spectators

Freshman Football Playoffs TBA

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Oct. 30 Greenwave Football @ Butler 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 31 MCHS Cross Country Middle School State Meet TBA SOCCER NEWS 10th District Team nominations

Two Greenwave soccer players were named to the All-District team last week: Senior defenseman Gabe Buttram and junior forward Todd Johnston.

Two Lady Waves soccer players were named to the All-District team last week: senior midfielder Lindsay Andrews and junior keeper Kiana Rupe. CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Lexington Catholic Invitational held on Oct. 17

Girls 5000-Meter Run 35 Level, April 21:14.69 43 Brown, Tiffany 21:34.88 57 Neal, Kaylea 21:58.72 61 Jenkins, Shelby 22:05.56 65 Timmons, Destiny 22:10.93 81 Dukes, Kim 22:32.04 101 Smith, Cynthia 23:23.09

Girls Team Scores 1 DuPont Manual 2 Daviess County “A” 3 Assumption 4 Sacred Heart 5 Eastern 6 Bowling Green 7 Notre Dame Academy 8 Meade County Total Time: 1:49:04.78 Average: 21:48.96 9 Muhlenberg County 10 Dixie Heights

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pectators were treated to some magical feats on the basketball court that fell only short of Harry Potter’s Expecto Patronum spell when the Harlem Wizards came to Meade County on Saturday. More than 1,300 fans packed the Meade County High School gym to watch the Wizards take on the Meade County All Star team, which consisted of a motley array of local distinguished residents. The Meade County All Stars had 40 players ranging from state representative Jeff Greer to Meade County High School principal Bill Adams, along with former Greenwave players such as Jeanna Turner and John DeVries. The game served as a charity event for the Meade County bas-

ketball teams and all proceeds went to the program’s travel expenses for future tournaments. This year’s Greenwave basketball team members entertained the crowd as ambiguous cheerleaders who performed an entire dance routine during halftime and cheered on the Meade County All Stars from the sidelines. The Wizards served up their tag line, “Trick hoops and alley oops,” to the full effect of monster windmill jams and clever schemes on the unsuspecting All Star team. Children and other individuals hand selected from the crowd participated in some of the Wizards’ antics, including one lucky man who tried his hand at a $10,000 45-foot shot, but fell short. In the end, the Wizards 103-93 win kept their 2,000-plus win streak alive. For more photos turn to B2.

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TOP LEFT: A-Train spins the ball on Jacob Carter‘s finger. TOP: Dazzle passes the ball. ABOVE: Rocket Man dances with Meg King. LEFT: The Greenwave basketball players-turned-cheerleaders root on the Meade County All Stars.

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I walked away from Saturday’s Harlem Wizards game with two things: 1. A new nickname, Wild Thing, that the MC dubbed me while playing a short four minutes. 2. A huge amount of respect for the Harlem Wizards as athletes and entertainers. Sure, The Wizards are amazing athletes who possesses dunking skills I only can mimic on a small Nerf basketball hoop hanging on the back of my office door, but I respect the way they make communities feel. It may be hard to believe seven guys from Harlem, N.Y., rolled into our small rural community and made everyone smile and feel good for three hours by just bouncing a basketball around. It’s even harder to believe it nowadays when athletes show up in the police blotters just as much as they do in the sports agate. The Harlem Wizards entertain crowds across the world like few can. They share the spotlight with the audience — a rarity considering most professional athletes feel burdened to lift up a hand and give a kid in the crowd a high five, let alone the 15 seconds it takes to sign an autograph. The Harlem Wizards waited until every kid in line had their moment with the team and the players signed unlimited autographs after the game on Saturday. The Wizards’ smiles lit up the gym when they rushed out onto the floor and began their highflying act, all while making adoring children feel like stars as they spun the basketball on their tiny fingers. I know the Wizards aren’t NBA stars and they’re not getting paid multimillion dollar contracts or playing top-notch athletes for 82 games (although I’m sure

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Time runs out on the Greenwave’s soccer season By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

Boys 5000-Meter Run 11 Breeds, Sean 16:51.23 35 Bowen, Zach 17:35.22 44 Blair, Tyler 17:51.11 70 Humphrey, Joseph 18:16.74 73 Medley, Chad 18:22.00 100 Waldecker, Dakota 18:49.96

Boys Team Scores 1 St Xavier 2 Conner 3 Apollo 4 Daviess County 5 Greenwood 6 Trinity (Louisville) 7 Butler 8 Meade County Total Time: 1:28:56.30 Average: 17:47.26 9 DuPont Manual

Lessons from the Harlem Wizards

Oct. 29 SPMS 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Bluegrass Middle School 5:30 p.m.

MCHS Cross Country Conference Meet @ BBTel

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Zack Brown fights for the ball against John Hardin.

The Meade County Greenwave soccer team just ran out of time. After falling 2-0 in the second half during the district semifinals game against John Hardin, the host Greenwave scored with 1:30 left in the game. After pressing the final minute of the game the Greenwave were unable to find the equalizer and lost 2-1 to end their season. “It was one of those ‘too little, too late’ things,” Matt Pollock said. “We finally got some stuff gelling together

toward the end. We made some really good attacks and got some fire in our bellies. You’ve got to have that during the whole game. Unfortunately we just couldn’t get it going until the end.” The Greenwave’s lone goal was set up by senior midfielder Quintin Franke’s corner kick. The ball settled near the outside post where junior forward Todd Johnston jabbed the ball in the net. During the remaining minute the Greenwave had two chances for the gametying goal when Franke ripped a shot from 25 yards out and senior midfielder

Logan Raley had a shot from inside the goal box. “The footing was a little bit of an issue,” Pollock said of the field after several days of rain. “I think we got a little overzealous on some of our shots and put a little too much on it.” “It was really tough out there,” senior defensemen Gabe Buttram said. “If you go out on the field there are slide marks that are three feet long. If you start running, you just keep going. It was so hard to stop.” John Hardin’s first goal came four minutes into the

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Tramples From page B1 to only three points. Meade County hasn’t given up a touchdown in two games. The team also rendered the Cardinals to 175 yards and stopped them 10 times on third- and fourth-down conversion plays. “(Defensive Coordinator Tim) Mattingly works hard and presses all week long,” said senior linebacker Ricky Funk, who had four tackles and an interception. “We go out there and just execute. I feel very confident with his game plan. The way he coaches and teaches us really gives us a lot of confidence in ourselves and him.” The difference for Meade County has been its second half response. After scoring during the first drive of the game, when senior wingback Tommy Arnold reached the end zone on a 3-yard run, the offense didn’t put any more points on the board until the fourth quarter. “All of our losses this year — excluding the Ballard game — was all about halftime,” Mofield said. “It was how we responded at halftime. We responded tonight and that’s good. You want to do that this time of the year.” The Cardinals scored their only points of the game in the third quarter after a big 35-yard pass

play, which put them on the 24-yard line. Eventually Nelson County drove the ball down to the 3-yard line, but after a costly penalty they were forced to kick a 32-yard field goal to make the score 7-3. “We had a nice defensive stand there,” Mofield said. “They had that big play, but we held them to a field goal attempt. You have to give them credit to take a chance in these conditions. But our defense got a huge victory out of that drive because when our back was against the wall we still came through.” By the start of the fourth quarter Meade County scored, 14-7, when Mattingly found Hogan in the middle of the field and plunged into the end zone. “He didn’t want to fumble that football (earlier in the game).” Mofield said. “You don’t get many opportunities and he came back from adversity.” The Greenwave had quite a few plays to its tight ends such as Hogan and senior Alec Goodhart — who also had a career night with two catches for 45 yards. “We did do some new things,” Mofield said about his newfound production from the tight ends. “At this point of the year you can’t leave anything in the bank. You have to open up some things. When you run the ball out of the wishbone offense, teams

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LEFT: Alec Goodhart and Tyler Crow take down a Nelson County runner. ABOVE: Ryan Hogan catches his first varsity touchdown pass. are going to pack in the run. So we had to get some play action out of that and booted it out. We had some success out of that.” Mattingly went 7-for12 through the air for 84 yards during the sloppy, rainy conditions. Senior fullback Tyler Crow lead the team in rushing with 85 yards on 19 carries and Arnold chipped in 44 yards on 14 carries. The Greenwave added its final touchdown of the night after an Arnold interception on Meade County’s 34-yard line. Eight plays later. junior wing back Rex Liver scored on the right side edge from three yards

out. Junior kicker Michael Clinkscales added the extra point making the final score 21-3. “We needed big plays,” Mofield said, whose defense forced four Nelson County turnovers. “And when we needed them our defense got them and our offense capitalized on them.” Meade County will need even more big plays tonight when it faces off with its final 2nd District rival Central Hardin. The game will likely decide who will receive a second seed in the district and an opening home playoff game. “This is big for us,” Funk said after the Nel-

son County game. “We lost that opening (district) game to Greenwood, but if we win out we get a home playoff game. That would be big for us. So we’re going to come out gunning for Central Hardin.” The game is also senior night where the festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Kick off is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Field. Nelson County 0 0 3 Meade County 7 0 0

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Scoring Summary First Quarter MC: Tommy Arnold 3-yard run (Michael Clinkscales

kick), 7:00 Third quarter NC: Danile Mudd 32-yard field goal, 6:33 Fourth Quarter Ryan Hogan 21-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Mattingly (Clinkscales kick), 4:19 MC: Rex Liverman 3-yard touchdown (Clinkscales kick), :52 Rushing Tyler Crow 19-85, Rex Liverman 15-55, Tommy Arnold 14-44 Passing Tyler Mattingly 7-12-1-1, 84 yards Receiving Ryan Hogan 3-57, Alec Goodhart 2-45, Tommy Arnold 2-13

Long extends soccer career by signing with St. Catharine By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Meade County High School senior Paige Long has lived the soccer life. Ever since her dad and coach, Gary Long, placed a soccer ball on her feet at the age of three she has never looked back. “Soccer’s my life,” Paige Long said, who played forward for the Lady Waves. “It’s always soccer, soccer, soccer. It’s always been like that.” So it only made sense when she signed to play soccer with St. Catharine College in Bardstown, Ky., last Thursday to extend her career past high school. “I’m so excited,” Long said. “This has been a dream come true, honestly. I’ve been dreaming about this day since I was little. I can’t believe it’s happening.” Long’s soccer career has been a bit unorthodox. She played for her father’s allboys club team — the Vine Grove Vipers. The first time she played on an all girls team was when she joined the Lady Waves her freshman year. “Playing with the boys really helped me a lot,” she said. “It was hard playing

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with the boys and then switching to all girls. They wanted me to switch to all girls but I never did.” Over the next four years she led the Lady Waves in scoring and was named to numerous all-district teams. Her senior year has been her most productive season; she scored 17 goals. The feat is amazing by most standards, but Long fell short of her lofty preseason target of 25 goals. “I knew that was pretty high,” she said. “But I think I could have had more. There were games I could have scored more but I didn’t play much because we were so far ahead.” Her high standards has set her with a great opportunity at St. Catharine where she may see significant playing time right away. “I expect she will be quite an impact player as a freshman,” said St. Catharine’s head coach Paul Patton. “She’ll earn quite a bit of playing time and hopefully she’ll contribute by scoring some goals.” But before joining the team next fall, Long still has basketball season com-

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ing up and is even considering track in the spring so she can continue her physical conditioning. “I need to stay in shape and work out,” she said. “I think all the (senior Lady Waves players) are going to play indoor (soccer) this winter. I’m thinking about joining track and staying

in shape.” Her commitment last Thursday also marked the end of a very emotional week — the Lady Waves won their first district tournament game and then lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to Central Hardin. “The Central game was crazy,” Long said.

“We were so close. That’s what’s so hard about it. We could have gone to region, but we just fell short. I wasn’t sure if it would be hard to play my final (high school) game, but it was. It was really hard.” Looking back on her four years as a Lady Wave she and her 12 senior teammates

created many memories. “This team is goofy,” Long said. “We had so much fun. We’re always there for each other; then again we also could be mean with each other. But that’s just the competitiveness of this team. I’m going to miss hanging out with each other.”

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second half during a corner kick. A little more than 10 minutes later the Bulldogs scored the all-important insurance goal. “That was a big goal,” Pollock said. “The first goal I thought we could handle and get over that and stay in the game. The second one was a tough blow. It was tough for us to get over that.” The loss ended the Greenwave’s season with a final 11-5-2 record, 3-3-1 in the district — a season that ended up better than anticipated. “It was better than what I expected,” Buttram said. “I was expecting it to be different this year after graduating a lot of seniors last year. But this year was great. I’ve been playing with these guys since I was little. I was the only senior on defense, and I think I’m going to miss those guys. I wish I could play with them one more season.” The Greenwave graduates eight seniors this year

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LEFT: Meade County and John Hardin battle over a corner kick. ABOVE: Logan Raley moves the ball up the field.

— including leading scorer Zack Brown, keeper Jordan Compton and defensive juggernaut Buttram. The team will also graduate midfielder and team captain Logan Raley along with Matt Buckman, Chad Med-

ley and Charlie Backstrom. “Eight seniors is a big group,” Pollock said. “I don’t even want to think about replacing them. Just seeing them go on is tough. We’ve become such a close-knit family these last few months.

“They are an awesome group of individuals. I can’t expect any more out of them. They gave me great effort everyday. They were good students and good role models. I wish them the best.”

The Chase has been divided By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week Juan Pablo Montoya began the Chase for the Sprint Cup with 5,000 points, which meant he was 40 points out of first place. Since then, Montoya has finished fourth or better in every race. Now he is 58 points out of first place. Isn’t that incredible? Is there any doubt that Montoya is wondering to himself, “What do I have to do?” (One obvious answer: win a race). In the fourth of 10 Chase races, the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in California, the top five in points finished in the top five in the race. Jimmie Johnson, now leader and three-time defending champion, won, followed by Jeff Gordon, Montoya, Mark Martin and Tony Stewart. It wasn’t in order by points, but it was emblematic of the first four races. The Chase itself separates NASCAR’s top series into haves and have-nots. The first four races have further divided the fortunate 12 — the drivers eligible to compete for the championship — into haves and have-nots. Perhaps there are now three castes: have-haves, have-have-nots

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Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya and Mark Martin lead the field in a late-race, shootout-style restart during the Pepsi 500. They also represent the front end of the Chase field. and just plain old have-nots. Have-not classic, maybe. Johnson, Martin and Montoya have been almost faultless. Stewart has scrambled, but magnificently (and in some cases, luckily) averted disaster. Gordon is there, waiting for a sign of weakness. It’s still a bit too early to rule out a few others, but drivers like Kurt Busch and Carl Edwards just don’t seem capable of outperforming the top five. Their cars just don’t

seem fast enough, at least not on a regular basis. At this point in 2007, Johnson and Gordon were doing this, but this is the first Chase in which so many have been so bulletproof. That’s likely to change, but the near-perfection of the top trio -- Johnson, Martin and Montoya — is astonishing. Their finishes: Johnson: 4, 1, 9, 1. Martin: 1, 2, 7, 4. Montoya: 3, 4, 4, 3. “It’s incredible,” said Montoya. “We have four (great fin-

ishes) in a row, and I’ve been losing points to the leader. It is what it is. ... You ain’t going to make any points on anybody. Everybody that runs good is going to be there. You just got to make sure you don’t lose any.” Three are right there. Stewart and Gordon are lurking. Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards have lost their grip. Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne and Brian Vickers are already off the radar.

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The News Standard Staff Report Three Meade County Lady Waves volleyball players were named to the 9th District team last Thursday: Senior middle hitter Bliss Powers, senior libero Erin Sireno and junior middle hitter Tiffany Filburn. Meade County won the district when they defeated Grayson County in three sets last Thursday at the Meade County High School gym. It’s the second year Filburn and Powers have made the alldistrict team.

Lessons From page B1 there were a few Meade County All Stars who think they are top-notch), but they leave fans feeling like a million bucks. And that, in my eyes, is more special than a LeBron James dunk or an Alex Rodriguez dinger. I think we get lost in the daze of professional sports every once in a while and forget that sports are a form of entertainment, and not real life. It’s an escape, a hobby, but it’s often treated like life and

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death. Athletes are paraded around on the fronts of newspapers for drunk driving charges or they head into courtrooms with handcuffs on — I question the entertainment side of that. While ESPN is filled with litigations and contract numbers, I’ll stick with the trick hoops and alley oops of the Harlem Wizards. I’d much rather see the smiling faces of Meade County students laughing at their principal who just received a wedgie from a six-footfive basketball player than watch wounded pit bulls dragged from Michael

Vick’s Bad Newz Kennelz. It’s the feel-good stories that make sports great. And the Wizards provide feel-good stories night in and night out as they play 280-plus games a year. What makes them even more admirable is they truly enjoy doing their jobs. When I spent the day with DP — a Wizards player — during a promotion day around Meade County Schools last month, I got the full story of how he found his way onto the team. At first, DP was apprehensive of the job and didn’t like the entertainment style of basketball

the Wizards play. But after a full year, he fell in love with it. He fell in love with the crowds and the children that admired the ball twirling on his finger. He showed a genuineness that is rarely seen in postgame press conferences. He and his Wizards are the good things that sports give society, and for that I respect them. Maybe professional athletes should take a spell out of the Wizards’ book and mesmerize their fans with skillful entertainment rather than dumbfounding them with selfish motivations or actions.

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11 a.m. to Midnight St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Payneville, KY Large Auction@11 a.m. Corn Hole Tournament, $10 a game. Winner and Loser Bracket, starts at 1 p.m. 50% of entry fee and $200 PRIZE MONEY

Dance @ 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. $10 family and $6 single

Costume Contest for Adult and Child 3 to 5 p.m.

Soup dinner served all day with Hamburger and Hot Dogs Pumpkin Carving Contest Halloween Cake Contest Bring your kids by for a hot meal, treats, and contest before trick or treating. Then come back for the dance and corn hole. DONATIONS APPRECIATED! All proceeds benefit M.A.R.C. For info call Jennifer Lyons@270-945-9803 or 270-422-1932 or Debbie Troutman 270-497-4643

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Call us... The News Standard, and place your ad TODAY! 454 Model International Tractor. $4,500.00 Call 270-496-4563 Tractor- 1983 6140 Allis Chalmers- 743 actual hours, 2-owners, with finish mower box scrapper, grader blade and boom. $6950.00. Call 270-4223050. NH Tractor 7740, 100 hp, barn kept, 3350 hrs. excellent condition. $21,000. 270-668-5873. Round and Square hay – Alf/Og/Tim. Round bales $20-$50. Square bales $3.75-$5.00. 270-6685873 1460 Int. Combine $3,700. 430 Bushel Grain Cart $1,800. ’68 Int. Loadstar w/14’ Grain Bed $2,000. 6 row corn head $2,500. Take ALL for $8,000. Call 270-828-8261. Horse Shoeing-Farrier Service. Accepting new clients. 30 years experienced. Jerry Chee 270-422-4060. Or call cell 270-668-4306. AQHA Stud Service. Bay Badger Tivio. Ky. Breeders incentive fund. www. baybadgertivio.com. 270422-4060.

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4th Annual Coat and Toy Drive for the children NOW ACCEPTING

Toys • (washable) Coats • Shoes All donations need to be received by December 15 Drop off at this business location

455 ByPass Road, Suite C Brandenburg, KY 40108

The EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. offers Healthcare Provider CPR and CPR Renewal classes monthly. Please call 812-738-7871 for more information. 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. Are you preparing for a new arrival in 2009? For information on childbirth preparation education classes, please contact Hardin Memorial Hospital at www.hmh.net or call 270737-4464. Free English Classes – Call 270-422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade County Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates and times.

For Rent: 5 room house in Muldraugh with enclosed front porch and laundry room. $350/month plus utilities. 502-942-2800

• Sidewalks • Driveways • Concrete • Aggregate • Stone • Retaining Walls

For Rent: 1 BR apt., second floor, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer included. Cable ready. $375/month. Deposit required. No pets. Valley View Apts. Payneville. 270-496-4426 or 270-4964130

349 Pine Ridge Dr. Brandenburg, Ky 40108 Local: 270.422.1879 Cell: 502.594.6579

The Meade County Senior Center building and grounds is open for rent after 3 p.m. any Thursday. Call 270-422-5200 for more information. For rent or lease: 30x50’ showroom, glass front with 2 offices and kitchen in rear. Plus 3 additional offices. Also has storage area. Call 502-552-5408 or 270-4222522.

INDIAN ARTIFACT AUCTION- Sat. Oct. 31, Holiday Inn North, Lexington. Over 300 Museum- grade relics! Clovis, Dovetails and Cumberlands! Call for information and catalog, 1-800-466-3836.

3 pt. hitch tiller, 6 ft wide, $1200. 18 ft. tandem trailer, good shape, $900. Two row corn planter, $75. Call 270-547-4567 or 270-6687376. Hugo Rolling Walker with seat. 300 lb. capacity, like new, only used 4-5 times. Paid $170, will sell for $100 or best offer. Call 270-4221516.

HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 Excellent condition, 5,800 miles, $7,800 or best offer 270-668-4857

Steel gooseneck horse trailer, can haul up to 4 horses with tack room, $1,800, call 270-6682881.

Motivated? Good with People? Love the Sun? Free to Travel? Call Phil at 888-890-2070. Paid Training and Free Transportation.

Hay Rake.....John Deere, 4 bar, $200 call 270-9451682. Gas power winch, Echo brand, like brand new $250, call 270-945-1682. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00--Convert your LOGS TO VALUABLE LUMBER with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. norwoodsawmills. com/300n. Free information: -800-578-1363-Ext300-N.

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• Very Competitive Pricing • Structural Repair • Trusses Repaired • Many Styles & Colors Available • Clean & Quality Roofing • Tear-Off & Replacement • Storm & Wind Damage • Rotten Wood Replacement • Magnetic Yard Sweeping • Offering Senior Discounts • 24 Hour Leak & Damage Repair

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Nationwide Locating Service for Parts • Foreign & Domestic Late Model Parts & Rebuilders Locally owned by David and Kathy Masterson

Sawzall, heavy duty, Milwaukee orbital. 13 amp. New. $150. 270-422-5875

Jenny Lynn cradle $40. Large area rug, 8x12, $30. 270-828-3192 or 270-9455878.

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)

COMMERCIAL SECURITY GATE. Approx. 15 ft. w/ motor. Rolls down. Never been installed. Call for more information. 270-8282927.

BUY • SELL • TRADE Full set of scaffolding. 5’x5’, 2 cross braces, and 4 8” locking wheels. Can be set up with or without wheels, costs $600 or more new. Will sell for $300. 270-422-5875

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MEDICAL HELP WANTED Experienced phlebotomists, paramedics, MD’s, LPN’s, MA’s needed for Daytime Mobile Insurance Examinations. $1630 exam. KY and Southern IN. Detail oriented, independent contractor work. E-mail resume: gpd@insightbb.com

Horse Farm, Elizabeth, Ind. 27 acres. Multiple uses. Seller will divide. Just lowered price reduced to $295,000.00. Can be used for boarding, training, breeding, operation, etc. For detailed info, call Larry Hayes, Remax Properties East 502262-0549.

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2.5 acres, Zoned B-2. Split into 2 lots. Perks for 2 home sites. Great for Duplexes. Flaherty area. $31,000. 270-9453314.

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FREE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding Thru STATE WIA Program. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836

Lake Lot BLOW OUT 2+ Acre Lake Lot w/ Free boat slips! Just $24,900 was $59,900. Located on 160,000 acre Kentucky Lake. Enjoy swimming pool, walking trails, private park, more. Excellent financing. Call now 1-800-704-3154 x3299 kylakesale.com

LAND FOR SALE 24 acres mini farm near Irvington. Nice home site, pasture, trees, electric. 13 acres mini farm 10 miles from Brandenburg. Beautiful home site, wooded and open, electric. 5 acres and 10 acres wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox. 1-4 acres Meade County Water, septic, electric, near Fort Knox.

Central Kentucky Premier Heifer Sale. Saturday, October 31, 2009, 1:00PM, Marion County Fairgrounds, Lebanon KY. Selling 175 Spring Calving Heifers. See website: www. heifersales.com David Sandusky (270)692-7793

Your local Community Action Office is currently assisting families of lowincome with LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). First day to apply is Nov. 2. Applications must be made before Dec. 11. Call 270422-2545 for details and information. 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. Join the Citizens On Patrol Team! This program is for you if you want to take an active role in improving your community and if you are interested in fun, fellowship, and making new friends. For information on joining and an application, please visit the Brandenburg Police department or visit www. brandenburgpolice.com. 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. Join the Meade County Archers! The archery club is a division of the Meade County Sportsmen Club located at the fairgrounds in Brandenburg. For membership info or for questions, please call Brian Hamilton at 270-945-5742 or Mike Greenwell at 270945-3581. The Meade County Senior Citizens Inc. Board is trying to bring their roster up-to-date. Anyone that is a member, please send your membership number, address and a contact phone number to Meade County Seniors, Inc. Attn: President P.O. Box 1600, Brandenburg, KY 40108. If a relative or friend knows whether a member is deceased, in a nursing home, or has moved away from the area, please send or bring a letter with that information to the senior citizen center Mon., Wed., Thurs., or Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have a member certificate, bring it or mail a copy. Please submit any information even if you don’t know your member number. It is important. For more information, please call 270-422-5200. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.

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TODD COUNTY FISCAL COURT (OWNER) will receive proposals through Codell Construction Company (CM) to furnish all labor and materials to complete the Site Grading and Drainage Package for the TODD COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER located at 204 WEST MAIN STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. Work is to be performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and addenda prepared by JKS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS (ARCHITECT), MARCUM E N G I N E E R I N G (MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER), JKS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS (CIVIL ENGINEER), and K&S ENGINEERING ( S T R U C T U R A L E N G I N E E R ) .

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Drawings, specifications, and the project manual may be obtained by contacting PADUCAH BLUEPRINT @ 270/4446171. Questions should be directed in writing to the C.M.’s attention:JOHN HAGAN CODELL, Codell Construction CompanyP. O. Box 619, 625 Trade Avenue, Eddyville, KY 40238 PHONE: (270) 388-5122 FAX: (270) 3885175 E-MAIL: jhcodell@ codellconstruction.com

2 acres with 16’x 80’ mobile Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water on a paved county road, located off U.S. Hwy. 60 and HobbsReesor on Sunset Drive. $54,900. $4,900 down, $554/Mo. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

A complete set of Drawings, Specifications, and the project manual requires a refundable deposit of $75.00 payable to TODD COUNTY FISCAL COURT.

1.8 acres with a 2,356 sq.ft. Double Wide Home, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, central heat and air, all electric, located off U.S. Hwy. 60 and Osborn Road on Zinfandel near Fort Knox. $84,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

Bids will be due by October 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM, and will be opened at the TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FISCAL COURT ROOM, 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% Bid Bond. No Bidder may withdraw a bid submitted for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

5 acres set-up for Double-Wide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222.

A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM at TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FISCAL COURT ROOM, 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. All bidders are urged to attend this meeting.

4 acres, water well, lays excellent, located on Shumate Road near Ekron. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

The Project is to be complete within 60 calendar days from the date of the official Notice to Proceed, and liquidated damages are $1,000.00/ day thereafter, if the completion date is not met. Successful Bidders may be required to furnish a 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond for this Project. The cost of the premium for such a bond shall be included in the base bid as an alternate, which may or may not be accepted.

One acre set-up for mobile home or double wide with city water, septic system, electric and drive-way. Located off Old Ekron Road in Popular Hills. $27,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222. 2 acre lots off U.S. Hwy 60 and Hobbs-Reesor Road with set-up with new septic system, city water, electric service and drive-way. $27,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270828-2222.

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Small breed adult dogs. 5 years to 8 months. Up to date on shots. Very friendly. Small adoption fee to good homes only. 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 270-4227066. Happy Jack Flea Beacon: Controls fleas in the home without expensive pesticides! Results overnight! At Southern States. www.happyjackinc.com

5.8 acres with a 2006, 16x80 Mobile Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all electric, new carpet, new central heat and air, freshly painted ceilings and walls, located new Bewleyville on Bewleyville-Rosetta Road. $54,900. $4,900 down. $554/mo. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land. com, 270-828-2222.

FOR SALE 1.4 acre building lot in River Edge, city water, excellent perk test, build your new home in the most desirable neighborhood in Brandenburg. $27,900 owner financing available, Call 270-668-2540.

2 acres and 2.5 acre lots in Whelan Ponds development, 1.3 miles west of Brandenburg By-Pass Road on Hwy. 79. Restrictions. Lots starting at $34,900. Call 270-668-8003 or obprop.com

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English Estates

Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • 1.5 miles West of Brandenburg ByPass, subdivision on right 1.638 acres ............. LOT 8........................ $19,900 1.696 acres ............. LOT 28...................... $19,600 1.224 acres .............. LOT 42...................... $13,900 1.572 acres .............. LOT 48...................... $15,290 1.296 acres .............. LOT 49...................... $14,500 1.27 acres ................ LOT 50...................... $14,400 1.232 acres .............. LOT 51...................... $13,900

Indian Oaks

Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • County Water • Wooded lots • 2.5 miles South of Brandenburg By-Pass, subdivision on left 3.46 acres ............... LOT 10...................... $25,500 2.5297 acres ........... LOT 14...................... $17,000 2.5399 acres ............ LOT 15...................... $17,000 2.250 acres .............. LOT 16.......................$16,500

Meade Springs

Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • 1 mile South of Brandenburg By-Pass, turn left on Meade Springs Road, property on right

Hardesty-Raymond Road Lots for Sale • Black top roads •Country Living is were you want to be, then this is the place for you!

6 acres ...................LOT 9........................... $30,000

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2 to 4 acre tracts, excellent building sites. O.K. for mobile homes. Water and electric. Starting at $12,900. $900 down. $155 per month. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 69.9 acres open/wooded, secluded. $2,000 per acre. 1-866-8655263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 1.5 acres with metal barn, great for horses. $23,800. $1,000 down. $253 additional acreage available. 1-866-8655263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 3 bd, 1 bath house, fixer upper, well water. $54,900. $4,900 down. $554 per month. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 3 bd, 2bath singlewide on 1.5 acres with garage in Meade County. $49,900. $4,900 down. $498 per month. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington Price Reduced. 4 bd, 2bh with 2 car garage on 1 acre. $59,900. $5,000 down. $608 per month. Located in Grayson County. 1-866-865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington 25 acres completely wooded, secluded. $2,000 per acre. Great hunting tract. 1-866865-5263 Ky. Land Co. of Irvington

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FREE CDL CLASS-A TRAINING Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding thru STATE WIA Program. Must meet hiring Requirements of Major Trucking Companies. Financing options/ tuition reimbursement also available. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644

Owner- Operators- Drive w/ an industry leader! Towne Air needs Daycabs/ Tractors and Solo Sleepers 10 years or newer. CDL-A w/ Hazmat, 2 yrs verifiable experience, pass pre-employment physical, drug test. Email jack.murphy@towneair.com 866-234-7476.

PTL OTR Drivers. New Pay Package! Great Miles! Up to 46cpm. 12 months experience required. No felony or DUI past 5 years. 877-740-6262. www.ptl-inc. com

Benefit Yard Sale – Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 & 24 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Knights of Columbus Hall on High Street. Many items and something for everyone! All proceeds to to Diann Shireman for medical expenses. Sponsored by friends and family.

5 Family Garage Sale – Saturday, Oct. 24 – 439 Trail Ridge Road – 8 a.m. to ??. Eastwood Hills behind Davis Florist. Too much to list!

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Drivers- Miles & Freight: Positions available ASAP! CDL-A with tanker required. Top pay, premium benefits and MUCH MORE! Call or visit us online 877484-3061 www.oakleytransport.com

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BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDL- NO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-780-5539

Indoor Sale/Yard Sale – Saturday, October 24 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 2700 Old Ekron Road – Christmas items, dolls, antiques.

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Kentucky Land Co. of Irvington

Drivers Needed: Regional CDL-A w/1yr Recent Flatbed Exp. Req. Ask for Shane 888-880-5909

4.092 acres .............. LOT 29...................... $35,000 4.988 acres .............. LOT 30...................... $42,000

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Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access • Call for Availability

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SPMS football teams continue in post-season play Submitted by SPMS Football

The SPMS Traveling Squad football team defeated the Edmonson County Wildcats Saturday at Hamilton Field. The ‘Wave recovered an on-side kick to start the game and Devonte Duncan bolted 42 yards on the second play to score Meade’s first touchdown. Logan Burchett connected with Nick “Sunshine” O’Brien for the 2-point conversion to make the score 8–0 with 6:35 left in the first. Devin Hendley intercepted a Wildcats’ pass to stop a drive with 3:16 left in the first quarter. After a nice drive, Jonah Shacklett scored on an 8-yard run. Another Burchett to O’Brien pass jumped the Greenwave’s lead to 16-0. Edmonson County made their only sustained drive late in the half and scored with 13.9 seconds left in the half. The two-point conversion failed. On the ensuing kick-off Devonte Duncan caught the pooch kick and busted up the middle of the field, broke to the outside and rambled 70 yards for a touchdown. Again, Burchett hit O’Brien to complete another 2-point conversion pass, setting the scores at 24-6 at halftime. The Wildcats kicked-off and it was deja vu all over again. The kick went to Duncan who bounced off three would-be tacklers and sprinted 70 yards for another touchdown. This time Zeb Wilson, who just returned after being out for a month and half due to a

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LEFT: The eighth grade team celebrates. ABOVE: the seventh grade defense clobbers a Glasgow ball carrier. hip injury, passed to O’Brien for Sunshine’s fourth twopoint conversion. This made the score 32-6 with just 15 seconds off the second half clock. The Greenwave’s onslaught ended when Wilson completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to O’Brien. The two-point conversion failed making the score 38-6. Edmonson County scored a late touchdown against reserves to make the final score 38-12. The Greenwave aimed to advance to the regional finals when they played the Corbin Middle School “Red Hounds” Thursday night. (The score was not available by press time.) The winner of that game will advance to the Region II Championship which will be played Oct. 24. The winner of Region II will advance to Lexington Catholic High School for the state semi-finals on Oct. 30-31.

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4-H Teen Club stays busy with activities Submitted by Aurora Laslie 4-H Teen Club Reporter It might be the beginning of a new school year, but the Meade County 4-H Teen Club has been in high gear for a while. We started the New Year last spring with elections of the 2009-10 officers. Amelia Pike, president; Marissa Moorman, vice president; Amber Kessinger, treasurer; Lindsey Burchett, secretary; and Aurora Laslie, reporter. Teen Club members Amber Kessinger, Lydia Rich-

ardson, Joey Wardrip and Aurora Laslie made the annual trip to Holiday World in August. Like every year, the Teen Club is in the process of collecting food for the Back Pack for Hunger program by placing boxes throughout the high school, freshman academy and vocational school. We will soon be preparing for the holiday season by adopting angels from the Angel Tree. This shopping spree is always a fun time for all involved.

Seventh grade team advances to state semi-finals The seventh grade football team has experienced new levels of success this year. Playing more games and having a head coach has taken the program to a higher level of competition. This is just the fourth year that seventh graders have been allowed to compete at the middle school level. It has been a huge bonus for the eighth grade program and the overall football program in Meade County. In the four years of playing the seventh grade teams have never lost a game or a scrimmage. Seventh grade head coach

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possessions. The only time they didn’t score was when they were running out the clock at the end of the game to keep from scoring unnecessarily against their opponent. Tyler Dowell set the tone on the opening kick-off as the Glasgow ball carrier was hit by several Greenwave creating a fumble that Tyler recovered at the Scotty 40-yard line. David Sipes scored on a 12-yard run to cap off the first scoring drive. The two-point conversion pass was incomplete. John Wilson had a big fourth down and five run and Will King added an 18-yard run leading up to David’s touchdown. The first quarter

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Roman Whelan has taken the youngsters to an all-time high this year. They completed their regular season with a perfect 6-0 record and were entered as an at-large team to the Seventh Grade State Playoffs. Monday night at Hamilton Field the Waves blasted the Glasgow Scotties to advance to the state semifinals. Their next game will be Oct. 31 at Lexington Catholic High School where they will play the winner of the Lone Oak Middle and Bowling Green Junior High game. The winner will advance to the state finals. In a game of efficiency, the ‘Wave scored on five of six

ended with the score 6-0. The second quarter saw Glasgow advance to the ‘Wave’s 30-yard line, but the tough defense forced them to turn the ball over on downs. Quickly, Sipes swept around end for a 12-yard gain and John Wilson hit Luke Babb on a pass for a 20-yard gain. John than hit John Miller for an 18-yard touchdown pass and also a two-point conversion pass to take the lead up to 14-0. Late in the first half Wilson and Miller connected again on a fourth down touchdown pass of 25 yards. Again the conversion failed. This marked the end of the first half with the ‘Wave leading 20–0. The defense kept the Scotties under wraps the entire game. Michael Robey, Tyler Compton, Micah Kaiser and Jake Thomas lead the stout defensive effort to keep the Scotties offense scoreless. David Sipes broke a strong run off tackle for 41 yards and a third quarter score and John Wilson dove in 1-yard fourth quarter touchdown. This completed the scoring and the Greenwave won their first state playoff game by the score of 32–0. Congratulations go out to Coach Roman Whelan and the entire 7th grade team. Best of

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Take advantage of the last few weeks of bass fishing Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department

FRANKFORT — Some of the most gorgeous weather of the year is upon us. The leaves are turning copper, brown and brick, the sunlight is exceptionally bright and the window of opportunity for stream smallmouth bass angling narrows with each passing day. Now is the time to get on it. Smallmouth bass in streams get aggressive in September and October as days shorten and water temperatures drop. They heartily strike jigs, soft plastics and flies during this time, but only if fished in the right places. “They are still feeding heavily to put on weight for the winter,” said Gerry Buynak, assistant director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Fall fishing is good because they want to eat. Nature is telling them to eat.” Stream smallmouth bass in October locate deeper than they did just a month ago, but are still in areas with some current. “If you can find an undercut bank or a deep root wad with some current, fish there,” advised Buynak, who conducted fall smallmouth bass population sampling on central Kentucky’s Elkhorn Creek for years. “They will still come out of those hides into current to feed.” A 1/8-ounce black or purple hair jig with a tiny black pork frog trailer is tough to beat right now, as is a black 4-inch finesse worm. These lures slowly tumbling in the current near an undercut bank should get smoked by a large smallmouth. It seems many of the strikes from stream smallmouth in October come from large fish. A weighted black woolly bugger drifted by these same spots draws vicious strikes for a fly angler. October usually brings

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There’s only a few weeks left of prime bass fishing. with it the lowest water levels of the year. It is a good idea to downsize your line to 4-pound test and throw smaller, more subtle lures. A 2 1/2inch grub produces more strikes right now than a 4-inch grub. Stream smallmouth in October’s clear water will hit a boot or spade-tailed grub or a straight-tailed worm more often than a curly-tailed worm or grub. Jigs should be small and compact. “As the water cools some more, they start settling down into deeper holes,” said Jeff Ross, assistant director of fisheries for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “They locate near structure such as boulders in deep holes where they can lie and wait for food to drift by without wasting energy.” It surprises the mind how quickly stream smallmouth fishing can change from excellent to poor in fall. Once mid-November hits and the leaves are all gone, those shoals, runs and root wads crawling with bronzebacks in September and October seem devoid of any aquatic life. “Once it gets into mid and late November and the water temperatures drop to 50 degrees, smallmouth bass in streams go almost dormant,” Buynak explained. “They don’t do

Halloween walk fun for kids Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department

FRANKFORT — Ghosts and goblins of all ages can join the fun at the “Salato Wildlife Education Center’s” Halloween Walk with the Animals in Frankfort from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Admission to this kid-safe, trick-or-treat event is $5 per person. The event is most appropriate for kids under the age of 11 and their parents. Little trick-or-treaters are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. The Salato Center staff will trick or treat you with lots of exciting activities. The fun begins at the door when kids get their Halloween activity book and animal passports. There will be plenty of candy for kids as they get their passports stamped at each animal exhibit. Take your little goblins through the Haunted Hay Maze or dare to explore the Creatures of the Night. Kids can also have their faces painted for free. For an extra 50 cents, kids can fish for a prize at the fishing booth. Children will love meeting animal characters and learning about their habitats on the

exciting “Walk the Wild Woods!” Wal-Mart of Frankfort, along with several other area businesses, are joining the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources as sponsors of the Halloween Walk with the Animals. The Salato Center has a variety of native animals for the public to see, including a black bear, bobcats, elk, deer, bison, eagles, snakes and fish. The Center has numerous indoor exhibits and miles of hiking trails open to the public. Fishing is available at two lakes. While some programs may require a registration fee, general admission to the Salato Center is free. For more information, call 1-800-858-1549, ext. 4445. Learn more about upcoming events at the Salato Center on the Internet at ”The Salato Center,” operated by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, is located at the department’s headquarters on U.S. 60 in Frankfort, 1.5 miles west of U.S. 127. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The Center is closed Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.

anything until spring.” Buynak related a story of some winter population sampling he helped conduct on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania years ago. “One of our divers came up with an 18-inch smallmouth,” he said. “He just grabbed it with his hands. That is how lethargic they are in winter.” Anglers target smallmouth bass in reservoirs year-round, but not stream smallmouth. “They slow down in lakes, but still bite,” Ross explained. “It has to do with current. They need to conserve more energy in winter in streams to maintain their position in current. The lake also has a temperature buffer because of the large amount of water. A stream doesn’t have that, it gets colder.” The clock is ticking for good stream smallmouth fishing this year. Get out in the next few weeks, or it will be early next spring before they bite heartily again. Author Lee McClellan is an award-winning associate editor for Kentucky Afield magazine, the official publication of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. He is a life-long hunter and angler, with a passion for smallmouth bass fishing

Pictured from left to right: Frank Beum, Daniel Boone National Forest Supervisor, Jim Funk, Kentucky Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Leader, Jennifer Turner, Kentucky Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Information Officer, Gwen Hensley, Kentucky Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Graphic Specialist, Evelyn Morgan, Kentucky Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team Information Officer, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Leah MacSwords, Kentucky Division of Forestry Director.

Ky. Wildland Fire Prevention team receives national award Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s Wildland Fire Prevention and Education Team recently received the Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award was presented to the team for outstanding work in wildland fire prevention in southeast Kentucky and surrounding states. This merit award has been bestowed on well deserving groups and individuals annually since 1957 by the National Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Committee. “The Silver Smokey Award is given to organizations or individuals

who have a significant impact on wildland fire prevention within a regional scope over a minimum two-year period,” said Leah MacSwords, director of the Kentucky Division of Forestry. MacSwords presented the award at the Governor’s Conference on the Environment in early October. Jim Funk, Jennifer Turner, Evelyn Morgan, and Gwen Hensley accepted the award on behalf of the team. Through the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention (CFFP) Program, the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of

State Foresters (NASF), and the Advertising Council sponsor the national Smokey Bear Awards to recognize outstanding service in the prevention of human-caused wildfires and to increase public recognition and awareness of the need for continuing wildfire prevention efforts. Smokey Bear Awards are chosen through a nomination process and a maximum of five silver awards are handed out annually across the country. For more information about wildfire prevention, visit the KDF Web site at www.forestry.ky.gov.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Caution dominates the Sheep's monetary aspect this week. Rams and Ewes might want to shear their big spending plans until a more favorable financial picture begins to emerge by week's end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thrift counts both at home and at work. So you might want to rethink major purchases or investments. Also, be wary of a so-called revelation about a previous decision. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Both household budgets and workplace accounts might benefit from some judicious trimming of unnecessary expenses. A partnership could lead to an unexpected challenge. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously overlooked opportunity could re-emerge with a new travelrelated matter. Check this out carefully to see if it's what you really want before you decide one way or another. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be the start of a new careerchanging phase, so start marking down your many accomplishments for those who need to know how much you have to offer. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's not too early for the sometimes procrastinating Virgo to start making those long-distance travel plans. The sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other endeavors. You'll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a personal relationship could be more difficult than you'd expected. Look into the possibility that someone might be interfering for his or her own reasons. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A project you once rejected might be more attractive because of changes that you feel you can now work with. The weekend is especially favorable to family matters. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good week for the gregarious Goat to enjoy being with people you care for. You might even want to show off those creative kitchen skills you're so adept at. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague might think your attitude is patronizing or even outright insulting. True. That might be his or her problem. But you might want to take some reassuring steps anyway. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It's a good time to jettison those old concepts about a family matter you might have been holding on to. This will help make room for a new and more enlightened way of dealing with it. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to analyze a puzzling situation before you try to resolve it. This makes you excel at getting things done the right way. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Friday, October 23, 2009

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Homecoming 2009 shows off the best of MCHS

Class of 2010 crowns king and queen The Meade County High School masses have spoken and elected their 2009 Homecoming King and Queen: seniors Jeremy Mattingly and Hannah Clark. Mattingly was shocked at his nomination because during the previous three years he was never voted into the homecoming festivities “This is my first time ever, so it’s a big surprise,” Mattingly said. “I didn’t know what to think when they said my name. My mind went kind of blank for a second.” Mattingly plans to go to college in Nashville, Tenn., and eventually become a member of a NASCAR pit crew. “Everything’s fun about

high school,” he said. “You have to get an education, but you can have fun along the way. I’ve definitely had fun.” Clark was proud of her queen nomination. “It’s a great honor,” she said. “It’s a little cold out here, but I’m happy to have won.” Clark is member of the MCHS dance team and plans to go to Western Kentucky University. So far she is undecided on her studies, but looks forward to going to college, while savoring the quickly passing senior year at Meade County High School. “I’m going to remember my friends,” she said. “I’m so happy it’s my senior year and it’s going by so quick.”

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Cedar Grove hosts chili cook-off

Births

HERITAGE

Friday, October 23, 2009

Abbigail Denise Ray

Brandon and Faith Ray of Brandenburg are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Abbigail Denise Ray, June 25, 2009, at 11:01 a.m., at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Abby weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. She was welcomed by her big brother, Andrew and her big sister, Paris. Proud grandparents are Buddy and Michelle Ray of Brandenburg, Cindy Dowell of Muldraugh, and Terry and Linda Keown of Eminence, Ky.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!

Leah Ryann Embry Kameron Embry is proud to announce the birth of his cousin, Leah Ryann Embry, born Aug. 7, 2009, at 12:29 a.m. From left to right: Howard Basham, director of the at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville. She weighed 5 Veterans’ Memorial project in Irvington, Ky., poses with pounds, 5 ounces and was 19-1/2 inches long. Patty Haynes; Glenda Benham, winner of Bubba’s Cedar Her proud parents are Daniel and Lindsey Embry. GrandGrove Tavern chili cook-off and also a co-owner of the parents are Carolyn and Jim Baker and Dewayne Nevitt, all bar; Bobby Waters of Brandenburg; Irvington Mayor Inez of Brandenburg. Great-grandparents are Nellie and the late Board; and Meade County Magistrate Steve Wardrip. Junior Embry, Bill and the late Bea Brown, all of Brandenburg, and Ralph and Betty Capps of Bullit County, Ky. Her Bubba’s Cedar Grove Tavern recently held a chili cook-off uncles and aunt are Josh Embry, Kristie Knopp, Josh Benbenefiting the Irvington, Ky., Veterans’ Memorial project. nett and Chris Nugent. Irvington resident Howard Basham is the director of the project and asked tavern owners Paul and Glenda Benham to partake in fundraising for the land located on Hwy. 79 in Irvington, just across the train tracks. Basham erected the project on the memorial in Sept. 2008. Dick and Blanch Frymire, of Irvington, donated the land to the city of Irvington to be used to build the memorial. Dick Frymire is a nationally recognized folklorist and has written many farmers’ almanacs. “I grew up in Irvington all my life, and when I retired from the military after many years I wanted to give something back to my hometown,” Basham said. “So with Dick Frymire’s help, I’ve been able to build this, and since we’ve built it we’ve added a handicap walkway and flags and so many other things. “And it’s not just for veterans that live in Irvington,” Basham said. “It’s a veterans’ memorial.” Three locals entered the cook-off with a $20 entry fee sporting various chili recipes, which were judged by Meade County Leighann Smith of Little Bend and John Chism of Ekron are Magistrate Steve Wardrip and Irvington Mayor Inez Board. Glenda Benham, co-owner of the bar, took home the grand proud to announce the birth of their son, Brayden Tylor Smith, prize — a large trophy, which will go on display at the busi- born Sept. 14, 2009, at 3:04 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. ness. Proud grandparents are Tammie and Teddy Smith of Little Bubba’s Cedar Grove Tavern raised a total of $275 through Bend and Bobby and Darlene Chism of Brandenburg. Proud the cook-off and a 50/50 drawing. great-grandparents are Mary Alice Smith and the late Lamar To donate to the memorial funds, call Irvington City Hall at Smith, Richard Cissell, and the late Judy and Preston Parr, all 270-547-3835 or contact Basham at 270-668-8320. of Little Bend. SUBMITTED BY FAYE BLAIR

Oct. 23: Sharon Lockaby and Sam Barr Oct. 24: Julia Baker and Roger Oakes Oct. 25: Samantha Watts, Caleb Greenwell, Keston Gagel, Emma Bates and Keith Michael Knott Oct. 26: Holly Bruner, Simone Jones and Catherine Bradley Oct. 27: Jason Thomas, Jayde Allgeier, Peyton Rae Wemes and Yvonne McNabb Oct. 28: Nick Pipes Oct. 29: Olivia Patterson, Teresa G. Lockard, Kara Leonhart, Gladys St. Clair and Joshua Totten

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Brayden Tylor Smith

October 28

Achievements

Campbellsville University announces scholarships

Campbellsville University has announced the academic scholarship recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year. Christopher Parker of Brandenburg, recipient of an academic scholarship, a 2008 graduate of Meade County High School; Bayly Risen of Brandenburg, recipient of an academic scholarship, the daughter of Kenneth and Lisa Risen and a 2008 graduate of Meade County High School; Sarah Smith of Bran-

denburg, recipient of an academic scholarship, the daughter of Rob and Leana Smith and a 2006 graduate of Meade County High School; Andrew Stankiewicz of Brandenburg, recipient of an academic scholarship, the son of David and Amy Stankiewicz and a 2007 graduate of Meade County High School; Jonathan McCoy of Ekron, recipient of an academic scholarship, the son of Michael and Rachel McCoy and a 2009 graduate of Meade

County High School; Stephanie Menser of Ekron, recipient of an academic scholarship, a 2009 graduate of Meade County High School; Scholarship awards are based upon a students ACT or SAT score combined with their GPA and class rank. Academic scholarships are awarded in various amounts to students based on high school grade point average, ACT or SAT scores and high school ranking. The average awarded academic scholarship is $6,000.

Local public library employee receives grant

FRANKFORT — Rachel Baelz, employee of the Meade County Public Library, has been named a recipient of a Graduate Library School Tuition Reimbursement Grant. The Graduate Library School Tuition Grant program was created to fill the need for qualified librarians in Kentucky. Funds are made available for full-time public library employees to pursue library science graduate degrees by attending at least one class at any American Library Association accredited graduate program in the country. Funding is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA.) IMLS is the primary source of federal

Rachel Baelz, Meade County Public librarian, smiles between the stacks. She was recently given a grant to help offset costs of her graduate degree. support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to informa-

Marriage Licenses

Bethany Marie Stull, 24, of Webster, daughter of Brenda Kay Barr Stull and Roger Dale Stull, to Nicholas Thomas Hardesty, 23, of Brandenburg, son of Debra Louise West Hardesty and Nicholas Eugene Hardesty. Samantha Kay Berding, 21, of Fairdale, Ky., daugh-

ter of Cheri Dawn Burba and Walter Wayne Berding, Jr., to Benjamin Steven Becka, 21, of Fort Knox, son of Lillian Julissa Tovar and Jeffrey Michael Becka. Tina Marie Dunn, 20, of Brandenburg, daughter of Melanie Ann Estes and John Presley Dunn, to Afton Leroy Smith, Jr., 23, of

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Brandenburg, son of Victoria Ellen Stinson and Afton Leroy Smith, Sr. Ashley Rose Bewley, 23, of Guston, daughter of Caroline Rose Bewley and Kenneth Todd Duvall, to Robert Lee Reeder, III, 24, of Guston, son of Carole Rose and Robert Lee Reeder, Jr.

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