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Citizens speak out at nuisance ordinance hearing Some residents say 100 percent yea, others say 100 percent nay By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
In an effort to listen to public testimony before making a decision whether or not to implement a county nuisance ordinance, fiscal court held a
public hearing Monday evening that was attended by citizens both for and against the proposed ordinance. The idea of reinstating a nuisance ordinance has been discussed periodically at fiscal court meetings for more
than a year, and a draft was composed several months ago. Copies of the ordinance draft were available for residents at Monday’s hearing. Most residents who spoke in favor of the nuisance ordinance mentioned specific problems they’ve had with neighbors, such as loose dogs, extremely loud noise and music emanating from
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By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com President Barack Obama signed a proclamation Oct. 30, 2009, that November be declared National Military Family Appreciation month. Less than a week later, a gunman opened fire at the Texas military base Fort Hood, killing 12 and wounding 31 people. Military families have a lot to deal with, from deployment to long working hours at home, and dedicating their lives to protecting and serving this country, both at home and abroad. SFC Eddie and Glenna Broughton are
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Flaherty school update tops board discussion By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Board of Education heard an update on the Flaherty school project during its regular monthly meeting Nov. 10 by director of building and grounds Rodney Pickering. Pickering gave an eight-week update on the project, during which, he said there’s been only about a week and a half of good weather. “We’ve probably had some record rainfall,” Pickering said. He said the contractors working on the project have focused the attention of their “A-teams” on the building and, so far, things have been going smoothly. Pickering showed board members and Meade County school principals some
nearby homes, numerous dogs barking incessantly, dilapidated buildings and properties that are “eyesores” and other causes for concern. Some residents said their particular nuisances have been ongoing for months, and in one case more than 14 years. Luther and Vivian Grinder, of Vine Grove, said pleas with neighbors to lower their noise
level are met with vulgar actions and profanity. “We can’t carry on a conversation; we’re embarrassed to have our family and friends come to our house ... the walls of our house shake from their music,” Vivian said. “We are peace-loving people and we pay our taxes.” Luther said he was told by local law enforcement offi-
cers — who were called to his residence more than once to address the nuisance — that they were unable to cite the neighbors for any cause. Meade County Planning and Zoning Administrator Tony Coletta said local law enforcement agencies must have a law in place before
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Local taxidermist has mastered the art of preservation By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
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or many local hunters the buck stops in Flaherty, specifically at the home of Ronnie Ballman. But that’s not the only thing that stops at the Meade County native’s taxidermy shop. From bullfrogs and walleye to antelope and black bears, Ronnie’s Taxidermy is a true artisan’s haven, a place where the primal avocations of hunting and fishing combine with the practiced craft of intricate hand painting and an astute familiarity with a variety of anatomies. A keen hunter and fisher and all-around outdoorsman since childhood, Ballman was primarily in his niche inside a blind or jon boat, but after meddling with furs and having some of his own trophies mounted, he developed a sturdy attraction to the process of animal preservation. “I had trapped as a kid and always kind of been around furs and animals while hunting,” Ballman said. “On a trip to visit my sister in D.C. I went to the Smithsonian ... and I could’ve stayed in there for a week.” That visit to the world’s largest museum complex — which is internationally recognized for its world-class displays of animals — grounded his interest in taxidermy and encouraged him to learn all he could. “I got a lot of books and did research ... and eventually got my state license,” he said. Years ago, it was commonplace to use the phrase “stuffing” a deer, but with advancements in technology animals are no longer stuffed with wood shavings and
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TOP: Flaherty taxidermist Ronnie Ballman talks about the process of creating a deer mount inside his shop. ABOVE LEFT: Ballman rests his hands on a recently completed elk mount inside the drying room. ABOVE RIGHT: Plastic ears, glass eyes, pliers, wire and brushes are some of the materials and tools of the trade. straw like they used to be. Today, animal skins are bound to plastic foam forms — creating “mounts” — and the taxidermist uses finely tipped paint brushes, air brushes, needles, curry combs, brushes, threads, pliers, replica body features and adhesive to recreate the life-likeness of the subject. “The technology of it has changed a lot over the last 20 years,” Ballman said. “Everything about it is high-tech. It used to be that if you were right-handed and righteye dominant, the right side of the animals would look a little better than the left, just by nature. But now there’s ways to repro-
duce exactly what you did on one side by mirroring it ... and the materials you can work with now are great.” The first step in the process, Ballman explained, is to confer with the hunter about his or her vision for the mount, such as posture, angle and direction. He then takes full measurements of the animal and orders the appropriately sized plastic foam pieces that the hide will be fitted around. While Ballman waits for the parts to arrive, he separates the skin from the animal’s body and tans the hide using a
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Drama Club performance continues this weekend with cast of 30 students Shay McCleavy, left, and Kelsey Adams practice their performance for the upcoming drama club production. THE NEWS STANDARD/ LINDSEY CORLEY
Comedy about two families making amends By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com More than 30 Meade County High School students have been preparing for the annual drama club production, which premiered Thursday
night at MCHS. This year’s selection, “You Can’t Take It With You,” is a Pulitzerprize winning play written in the 1930s about an eccentric family with a normal daughter who falls in love with a wealthy successful young man. When the two families meet, on the wrong evening, the man’s family gets a shock, while both families must learn to get along without re-
lying on outward appearances. MCHS drama club sponsor Kelly Capps said the cast and crew have been preparing for this opening weekend for more than six weeks. Showtimes are today and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Cast and crew for “You Can’t Take It With You” are Cameron Yundt,
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Raising the bar: Middle school students make academic repeat
LEFT: The eighth-grade class at Stuart Pepper Middle School took a special class photo on Friday as part of their congratulations from school faculty for achieving such high scores on the state’s standardized testing last year. BELOW: Nine students scored distinguished allaround on the tests last year as eighth graders.
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Staff Report The News Standard Stuart Pepper Middle School was a sea of green on Friday when eighth-grade students donned t-shirts in recognition of their lofty results on state standardized testing last year. SPMS broke its academic record for standardized testing last year with an overall score of 97 percent, which puts the school in the top 15th percentile in the state. The record-breaking score is 1 percent higher than 200708’s overall percentage. In addition, last year’s eighth-grade class (presently freshmen) had nine students score distinguished in every testing category: MeganAebersold, Jessica Arnold, Meaghan Dunn, Madeline Cecil, Natalie Redmon, Rachel Harreld, Justin Barley, Hallie Roederer and Jessalyn Stivers.
Speak From page A1 they can enforce it. Residents who spoke in opposition of the nuisance ordinance said the ordinance would give persons the right to harass their neighbors and would cause more problems than it would eliminate. Others said neighbors should work out their differences on their own and a nuisance ordinance isn’t the answer to abating the situations mentioned by nuisance ordinance supporters. Bim Wardrip asked what percentage of Meade County’s population has nuisance complaints. “Why are we making an ordinance for the whole county’s population if you’re only getting a handful of complaints?� he asked. Coletta said “98 percent of the county will never know the nuisance ordinance exists ... it’s just that 2 percent or so that’s the problem.� Laura Day, a supporter of the ordinance, said while she and others with nuisance complaints may be the minority, others don’t know “what it’s like until it’s happening to you.� Dalton Jantzen, who serves as a deputy sheriff, prefaced his comments by stating that he was addressing fiscal court as a taxpaying member of Meade County, not as a law officer. He said he was against the nuisance ordinance and pointed out several flaws that he identified within it, such as the clause that says activities carried out by government are exempt from the nuisance ordinance. “If it applies to us, to citizens, it should apply to everyone,� he said. He also said that if noise pollution is a prevalent problem with citizens, then noise disturbances should be resolved under the state’s disorderly conduct statutes, KRS 525.055 and KRS 525.060. The statutes state that a person is guilty of disorderly conduct when he or she “1. Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior; 2. Makes unreasonable noise; or 3. Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose ...� in a public place. A disorderly conduct offense is a misdemeanor. Magistrates said a reason they worked diligently to compose the nuisance ordinance draft is they were informed that the KRS couldn’t be enforced by county law officers until the KRS were adopted
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This year’s eighth-grade class had a whopping 49 students score distinguished in all areas last year as seventh graders: Evan Allison, Andrew Barr, Madasen Bartlett, Ashley Bloomer, Kristen Bowen, Kayla Brown, Autumn Bruner, Logan Burchett, Cara Caro, Sara Chism, Kelsey Clater, Jacob Coles, Blaine Crigler, Devonte Duncan, through county ordinances. Allison Martin, spokesperson for Attorney General Jack Conway’s office, and Lisa Lang, a lawyer with the attorney general’s office, both confirmed during a phone conference with The News Standard on Tuesday that county governments do not have to adopt KRS provisions before they can enforce them. “KRS are enforceable,� Martin said. She said it’s a tendency for city and county governments to create nuisance ordinances that simply take the KRS a step further by making their own ordinances that are specific to that local government’s areas of concerns. Allen Flaherty, who serves on the planning and zoning commission, addressed the court as a citizen and said whether or not the nuisance ordinance is adopted, Meade County residents have ongoing problems that aren’t being solved. “We’re still not getting things done,� he said. “We need to do something to help these people.� Code enforcement officer Coletta said the proposed nuisance ordinance requires the hiring of a code enforcement officer either on a full-time or part-time basis. A code enforcement board would also be established to hear nuisance ordinance cases and appeals. The nuisance ordinance would be enforceable by all peace officers. Coletta, the planning and zoning administrator, has made some official citations under the abandoned property ordinance since he was appointed to office, though the county has not had a code enforcement officer since Hank Schaffner left the position in December 2007 after fiscal court voted 4-3 that if Schaffner continued to carry a weapon on duty he would be replaced. Brandenburg nuisance ordinance The City of Brandenburg’s nuisance ordinance is four pages long, with updates last made in 1996 and 1989. The ordinance addresses issues such as unfit dwellings, dangerous trees, accumulation of rubbish, noxious odors, keeping of animals and other provisions. In an earlier interview with mayor David Pace, he said letters and a copy of the nuisance ordinance are sent to home or business owners in violation of the ordinance as a first step. He said, as a whole, citizens are cooperative with the nuisance ordinance.
Hamilton English, Joseph Fogle, Kayla Funk, Dylan Gregory, Jasmine Hall, Joshua Hardesty, Alexandra Haynes, Cova Haynes, Whitney Hiner, Bailee Howard, Nicole Humphrey, Brooke Jent, Jasmine Lancaster, William Mathias, Olivia Matthews, Jacob Mattingly, Dustin McMahan, James NcNeil, Beajay Mewhorter, Matthew Millay, Muldraugh ordinances To supplement its nuisance ordinance, Muldraugh City Council adopted the International Property Maintenance Code in May 2009, which sets requirements for structures, such as exterior appearances, the accumulation of rubbish and garbage, fire safety requirements,
Sadie Moore, Holli Otis, Cortney Patterson, Makayla Pearce, Chelsea Pipes, Tyler Price, Joseph Psyck, Joshua Ramsey, Justin Ray, Adam Rockwood, Rachel Sanders, Austin Schroeder, Carrisa Schwartz, Aaron Smith, Natalie Spink, Lewis Swink, Jamie Thomas, Tabitha Thomas, Dillon Westbay, Jacob Whelan, Joseph Wiglesworth and Nathan Wimpee. Principal Chad Butler, currently in his first year as principal at SPMS, and other faculty members commended the students for their achievements and commented on the students’ driven work ethic and commitment to their education. Butler said the goal for next year is for students to score 100 percent on standardized testing and rank Stuart Pepper Middle School within the top 10 percent of middle schools in Kentucky. and others. The eight-page long nuisance ordinance contains a three-page section on noise pollution. Police chief John Stinebruner said there have been some problems but no citizens have been cited to district court yet under the property maintenance provisions.
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Should Meade County have a nuisance ordinance?
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Editor’s Note: The News Standard introduces this week the first edition of a new monthly feature, Political Poles. This new content consists of columns drafted by representatives of the Meade County Republican and Democratic parties. Once a month, party members are asked to compose a 500-word response to a topic (see headline above) provided to them by The News Standard. These columns will be printed the third week of the month. Meade County Democratic Party Helping the less fortunate is not new to America; as a matter of fact it originated many centuries ago. In days past, a “Poor Law” was enacted in England d and the purpose off this law was to help p the economically y disadvantaged. Overr the years, throughout hout many countries, laws aws have been enacted to help those who suffer — economically, physically and even spiritually. Now is one of those times. Many may not realize this, but the healthcare industry (and it is without a doubt an industry) is responsible for approximately 20 percent of all spending in this country. This is an industry that for the most part goes unchecked, with faceless bureaucrats at insurance companies making decisions based on managing risk, not what’s best for the patient. This industry is also exempt from antitrust laws. So in essence, they can, and have, done as they pleased; all in pursuit of the almighty dollar disguised as helping the sick. Patients receiving health care in the United States spend way less time in the hospital than other countries throughout the world. We are not even in the top 20.
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With the economy being in the shape it’s in, a record number of people have decided to sit it out — and go back to school. Veterans are a healthy portion of that number. The new G.I. Bill, with its cash benefit, is a good impetus for veterans to enroll. The problem? Getting the
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challenged. The true challenge comes when we can look back on the day when health coverage for all Americans became a reality — and wonder how we ever let it become so bad. Meade County Republican Party Nearly two weeks ago we were witnesses to the House of Representative’s vote on healthcare. As expected, the vote was close, with 220 congressmen voting in favor of passing the bill, and 215 congressmen listening to their constituents and voting against it. Once again, little time was provided for the American people to read the massive 1,900-page bill. Who votes in favor of a bill they haven’t even read, just to be part of history? Now that people have been given time to read it, we’re learning more about what’s in the bill. The bill next goes before the Senate, and surprise! — it suddenly increased by 900 more pages. We’d all like affordable insurance to be available to everyone who wishes to purchase it, but that is for the free market and insurance companies to come up with, not the federal government. The thoughtt of the government in n the health care busi-ness should scaree the daylights outt of everyone. However, for anyone who has the “entitlement” mentality, the government calling the shots on their health care won’t be anything new. Look at the programs already run by the government. Cash for clunkers — BROKE; the U.S. Postal Service — BROKE; Social Security — BROKE; Medicare — BROKE. We’ve been assured healthcare overhaul will be partly funded by cleaning up the fraud going
on in Medicare, the government insurance program that provides health care to elderly and disabled Americans. Last year that fraud came up to $60 billion. Yes, billion! If the government administers a program subjected to billions in fraud, how can we turn them loose with nationalized healthcare? The total government takeover of the healthcare system will subject us to: •Fines and/or imprisonment for tax evasion for not having a government approved $15,000 per year health insurance policy. Anyone who can’t afford it will be a criminal felon, except the illegal aliens, of course. •Fines for small business owners who do not provide health insurance for employees. •The young will pay more for insurance to make up for the elderly who are unable to pay the premiums. Those who use the least will pay for those who need the most. •Rationing: Doctors will be paid bonuses for not ordering tests for you. •Mandatory end-of-life counseling. •Guaranteed coverage for abortions through the ninth month,, and yes, you would be paying for this. payi The Democratic ParT is tainted ty leadership le by corruption, and the liberals among th us are supporting u Socialists with their agendas based on implementing Fascist, Marxist and Communist political doctrines into our own government. These Socialists are clearly a threat to everything we hold sacred in America. We need to defeat this bill! During the weeks ahead we encourage citizens to contact their Senators to tell them to vote against the total government take-over of the health care system.
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money. The Department of Veterans Affairs didn’t expect to be so swamped with education claims. Recently, the delays in getting the funds out were so long that the VA came up with a way for veterans to get their checks pronto: Appear in person at the closest regional office, and a check would be cut while you wait. I imagine the VA hoped that would take care of the backlog and get things back on the right track. Well, it didn’t. Unfortu-
nately, that payment at the regional office was a onetime deal. If you’ve done it once, you can’t do it again. Now the solution, it says, is to hire an outside contractor. Don’t those two words — outside contractor — just send a shiver down your spine? It’s said that the outside contractors will weed through the backlog by doing enrollment certification. VA personnel will actually make the claims decisions.
At this point, the VA has put out a solicitation for a contractor to handle the work. Bottom line: If you’re stuck in this no-check scenario, don’t give up. Stay in school. Talk to the people in the appropriate department and see if you can make arrangements to pay your tuition later. Maybe you can take out a school loan for expenses and pay it off when the checks come in. Just don’t quit. These education benefits are yours. You’ve earned them.
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Why? Insurance companies decide how long you should be in the hospital. Insurance coverage is approved and denied every day based on the economics of the situation; again, risk management. How can this be right? There will never be a perfect solution to the healthcare crisis we face today. But facts do speak for themselves. Those of us who have a job, have health coverage and pay taxes are already paying for the 35 to 40 million people who do not have health coverage. Granted, some never seek medical help because of this, but most do — by flooding our emergency rooms with ailments that should be treated at a doctor’s office. increased cost to health This incr providers that canpr not refuse patients in n rooms eemergency tthroughout the counttry is a burden we all bear every day. be Reform is being met with so much resistance because the healthcare industry has a monopoly. They can pick and choose who they cover, where they offer healthcare and how much they will pay for health services. They are also exempt from being charged with having a monopoly. We should all remember back when telephone companies were broken up because they were so large and so powerful that they held a choke hold on our communication needs and charged whatever they wanted. The competition in that industry today keeps costs down. What we need now is a Sick Law. This law will allow us to legislate that 20 percent of our economy that is exempt from prosecution. Most every individual will have access to health coverage. The money being spent to oppose health care reform is coming from an industry whose livelihood is being
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Gov. Steve Beshear came close to trading places with Scrooge. Residents greeted his invitation for Kentuckians to join him for the lighting of the “holiday tree” with all the holly jolly of a football coach hearing he lost his job, as happened at Western Kentucky University and could be in “the Cards” for another in-state coach. Of course, WKU Coach Dave Elson became the fall guy for a school administration bent on becoming a big-time football program in a state that’s as crazy about basketball as a nine-yearold about that new pink bike under the tree … uh … Christmas tree, that is. WKU officials failed to consider that the transition from winning I-AA championships to I-A punching bag is, to quote Bowling Green Daily News sports editor Daniel Pike, “hard. Really, really hard.” Elson tried hard to win, but didn’t. Beshear tried hard not to offend anyone, and ended up insulting lots of freedom-loving Kentuckians of faith, who sensed he wanted to sacrifice for political safety a symbol we hold dear. Patience is necessary when building a football program. But sometimes the people’s long suffering must end. When it did with Beshear, he changed step faster than a Baptist preacher at a Pentecostal Christmas pageant. The people simply refused to accept his premise that “political” correctness serves best. “No, it’s a Christmas tree!” they said. And the top politician in the state caved. If nothing else, this incident serves as a reminder that despite the fantasies of the crowd in the White House or the statehouse, this country and commonwealth still belong to “the people.” The coal-in-the-stocking with this bah-humbugturned-kiss-under-themistletoe moment is that Kentuckians often get more riled about symbols than substance. Don’t misunderstand. I’m a “Merry Christmas” guy.
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You can take the “Happy Holidays” PC stuff and stick it out back in the garbage with all the used wrapping paper. But the people who demonstrated the “Christmas spirit” when the governor wanted to mess with a tradition are the same people who too often fail to stand up against bad policies that have a much-more adverse affect. While your chestnuts roast, think about the impact that many had by saying “no” to “holiday” and “yes” to “Christmas.” Then ask yourself: “Why is it that they seem to find it so easy to rip a weak-kneed leader for wanting to avoid a church-state battle with the ACLU yet often remain quiet as church mice when it comes to public policies tearing the very fibers of our freedom?” Before Beshear surrendered, not many of the Christmas-loving protesters held back with the excuse: “well, one person’s voice won’t matter.” They raised their voices. They showed passion, even anger. The governor messed with an important symbol. No one dared tell them it wasn’t within their power to keep Christmas at the capitol. As the late-night Christmas Eve fire crackles this year, sugarplums won’t be dancing in my head. Instead, I’ll be dreaming about the nightmare those same passionate Kentuckians could cause self-serving politicians by demanding they change plans to raise taxes, poison the finest health-care system in the world, implement wacko environmental policies and avoid dealing with failing schools. You can dream about “a white Christmas.” I’ll be dreaming of a commonwealth where hard-working taxpayers and good people have lost their patience and retaken control of their destinies. I’ll dream about a government that is protecting — instead of threatening — our liberty, and a place where Kentuckians revel in the peace, joy and blessings of freedom. Talk about being both happy and merry! Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com.
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Tim Meek and Ruth A. Meek, who acquired title as Ruth A. Meek, aka Ruth A. Burrell and Ruth A. Riley, to Tim Meek and Ruth A. Meek, 343 Pine Point Road, Brandenburg. Jack D. Herald and Jerry Lee Allen and Canda Allen and Corina Cade and Brian Cade and Keri Lynn Allen and Michael Allen and Christopher Lee Allen to Billie Ruth Byerly and Kevin Wayne Byerly, lot 53 of Flaherty Heights Subdivision, deed tax $20. Ricky Lee Allen to Billie Ruth Byerly and Kevin Wayne Byerly, lot 53 of Flaherty Heights Subdivision. Richard Zimmerman and Patricia Zimmerman to Billie Ruth Byerly and Kevin Wayne Byerly, lot 53 of Flaherty Heights Subdivision. Kimberli Garretson, aka Kimberli Dawn Garretson, to Walter T. Garretson, lot 4 of Rolling Heights Subdivision, Section 1. Carol Crabtree, widow of James H. Crabtree, to Gordon Board, property located in Meade County.
Building Permits
11/5/09 Nancy Davis, single family dwelling, $153. 11/5/09 Dorothy Shofner, singlewide ’03, $100. 11/12/09 James Basham, pole barn, $82.50.
Septic Permits
11/9/09 Nanny Clark/Steve Cundiff, Stith Valley Road, Guston. 11/10/09 Paul Hayes/James Warren, Jr., Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. 11/12/09 Burrell Lee/Jack Yates, Lee Road, Vine Grove, Ky.
Retail Food Report
11/9/09 Meade County High School, 938 Old State Road, Brandenburg. Follow-up inspection. 100 percent. 11/10/09 River Ridge Marathon, 630 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg. Follow-up inspection. 100 percent. 11/12/09 Tina’s Horseshoe Bar and Grill, 105 Broadway, Brandenburg. 95 percent. 100 percent same-day follow-up. Food service: Classic Mayo, two bottles, expired, voluntarily destroyed.
District Court 11/04/09 Douglas P. Dages, 20, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing, 11/18/09. Amy N. Shirley, 20, theft by unlawful taking/display shoplifting- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Kimberly L. Carwile, 26, fugitive from another state, warrant required- review 11/6/09. Kenneth J. Sovar, 44, speeding 18mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Jeremy D. Dugan, 23, speeding 18mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Thomas Marvin Phillips, 54, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, $200 fine, KAPS/ADE. Robin Eads Monroe, 27, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offense- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. James Phillip Greer, 29, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 11/18/09. Michael Eugene Simpson, 43, controlled substance prescription not in original container, 1st offense; traffic in controlled substance, 2nd offense- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing, 11/10/09. Amber L. Rayls, 21, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Harold Anthony Parente, 42, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Amanda Elizabeth Riggs, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Brandon G. Kinney, 23, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Sandra Gail Mercer, 30, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10
days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Kevin Richard Sheldon, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Sandra Ros Sally, 43, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/25/09. Samantha A. Daley, 21, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/25/09. Travis Liner, 26, possession of marijuana- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/18/09. Brian Mitchell Razor, 31, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Kevin Eugene Bandy, 39, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- failure to appear, send court notice. Shawn Alexander Montgomery, 26, theft by deception including cold checks under $500pled not guilty, pretrial conference 11/25/09. Troy Shawn Clancy, 42, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- pled not guilty pretrial conference 11/18/09. Kimberly Gaye Brown, 46, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. David C. Beal III, 20, careless driving- pled guilty $100 fine; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- pled guilty $50 fine. Bettie C. Stinson, 43, improper passing; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- continued first appearance, failure to appear. Joshua A. McManama, 18, speeding 15mph over limit; license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card- continued first appearance, failure to appear. Lawrence James Dattilo Jr., 37, speeding 20mph over limit- continued first appearance 11/4/09, state traffic school. Tobin Leslie Greenwell, 39, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Tony Aubrey, 43, speeding 10mph over limit; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense. Johnnie L. Brown, 45, theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pled not guilty, continued first appearance 12-2-09. Johnnie L. Brown, 45, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- continued first appearance 12-2-09. Nathaniel D. Hammond, 47, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pretrial conference 11/18/09. Jeffrey Lee Smith, 52, 2 counts of cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- pled guilty 6 months probated for 2 years. Laura E. Buchholz, 47, cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- pled guilty, 6 months probated for 2 years, restitution at 100 months. William Matthew Curl II, 37, cruelty to animals, 2nd degreedefer 12 months with conditions, 11/3/10. Lataya Hamilton, 28, no/ expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator maintain required insurance, 2nd offensepretrial conference 11/18/09. Billy J. Mattingly II, 21, 6 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pled guilty, 12 months probated after 5 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Patrick W. Kullman III, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 11/25/09. Jessie L. Wilson, 18, possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 12/9/09. Debra J. Allen, 31, 5 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Anna Elizabeth Cundiff, 54, 3 counts of by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference, failure to appear. Robert P. Moore Jr., 37, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; carrying a concealed deadly weapon- pretrial conference 12/9/09. Jennifer Elaine Bassette, 31, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Byron Christophe Lewis, 27, non support- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Mikal Wilson Hall, 46, non support- pretrial conference 12/2/09.
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Mary Jane Wardrip, 35, advertise drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Salvador Matthew Padilla, 33, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Courtney N. Cameron, 21, 10 counts of by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Justin Aaron Ritter, 31, theft by unlawful taking, gasoline under $500- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation. Gregory All Brown, 48, theft by unlawful taking/display shoplifting- pretrial conference 11/25/09. Andrew J. Trent, 26, theft by unlawful taking/display shoplifting- pretrial conference, failure to appear. Jennifer Rose French, 27, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; no/expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Shannon D. Reece, 30, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license- pled guilty $50 fine. Anita L. Cain, 55, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Benjamin Goff, 20, disregarding traffic control device, traffic light- pled guilty $50; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offensepled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, KAPS; license to be in possession- pled guilty, $25 fine. Takeasha L. Kizer, 25, failure to produce insurance cardpled guilty 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Robert Way Brockman, 49, careless driving; operating on suspended/revoked operators licenseamend to no license in possession, pled guilty, $50 fine. Daniel Scott Hurt, 24, improper equipment- pled guilty $25; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, $200 fine, KAPS/ ADE; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled guilty $25 fine. Timothy J. Tate, 35, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference 12/2/09. John Stanford Lucas, 28, rear license not illuminated; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offensepretrial conference 11/25/09. Shannon Wayne Rogers, 34, failure to notify address change to department of transportation; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference 11/18/09. Terry L. Keith, 46, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 12/2/09. Samantha Daley, 21, 15 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300pretrial conference 12/2/09. Deandre Suzanne Benham vs. Shawn Dewayne Benham, domestic violence- contempt hearing 11/18/09, remanded/denied. Chuck Spink vs. Regina E. Deckard, domestic violence- dismissed without prejudice. Shannon Dale Watson vs. Johnny Lee Watson, domestic violence- DVO entered, in effect until 11/4/10. Rebecca L. Rains vs. Zachary Earl Rains, domestic- DVO dismissed. Catherine Lynn Pelston, 45, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 11/18/09. Delbert L. Mattingly II, 6 counts of knowingly exploit adult by person over $300- preliminary hearing 11/18/09. Shawn D. Sellers, 37, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 11/25/09. Erin M. Lingerfelt, 22, theft by unlawful taking, building; theft of controlled substance, 1st offensepreliminary hearing 11/18/09. Martin R. Kent, 32, 1st degree possession of controlled substance/cocaine, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- waive to grand jury 12/7/09. Aaron Rich, 19, knowingly exploit adult by person over $300preliminary hearing 11/18/09. William Chad Brown, 20, traffic controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense; 1st degree possession of controlled substance/ drug unspecified, 1st offense- preliminary hearing 11/18/09. Joseph P. Mobley, 63, rape,
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3rd degree; sodomy, 3rd degreepreliminary hearing 11/18/09. Danvil K. Anderson, 23, cultivation of marijuana- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation. Amanda Alean McCoy, 25, flagrant non support; 2 counts of theft by deception including g cold checks under $500- preliminary hearing, failure to appear. Richard Gleen Hobbs, 33, operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference 1/18/09. Erin M. Bennett, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 11/18/09. William P. Denton, 54, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference. Luke H. Schwartz, 29, assault 4th degree domestic violence, no visible injury; assault 4th degree child abuse- dismiss per county attorney. David Scott Stines, 21, following another vehicle too closely- pled guilty $100 fine; possession of marijuana- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS; use/ possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- 6 months probated after 10 days, 2 years probation. Ronald Ray Meeks Jr., 32, speeding 15mph over limit; operating on suspended operators license- pretrial conference 12/2/09. Donald Dean Rider, 65, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offense- pretrial conference 11/25/09.
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Faculty take advantage of in-school flu clinic Submitted by Karen Cottrell, RN District school nurse and health coordinator Pharmacist Adam Robinson, of Brandenburg Pharmacy Care, along with Lori Beth Hinton, a fourth year pharmacy student from the University of Kentucky, volunteered their time Oct. 30 to give flu shots to employees at seven Meade County schools. The traveling flu clinic started at Payneville Elementary School and concluded at Meade County High School after vaccinating more than100 employees. “This was one of several clinics that Ms. Hinton has done as part of a research project for school,” Robinson said. “We thought this was a way to help the teachers and
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Faye Wood, a sub-aide with the school district, receives a flu shot from pharmacist Adam Robinson. other employees who were interested in receiving the vaccine but were unable to leave work to get vaccinated. Since Lori was planning clin-
ics for her research project, we thought this would be a great idea. This was Brandenburg Pharmacy Care’s way of giving back to the dedicated em-
ployees of the Meade County school system.” Many people are interested in receiving the flu vaccine this year. Brandenburg Pharmacy Care only offered the seasonal flu vaccine as the H1N1 vaccine was not available. If the school system has the opportunity to offer the H1N1 vaccine to our employees, we will definitely try to make it accessible for those who are interested. We are working closely with the health department and our local health agencies to keep our employees updated on where they can get the vaccination for themselves and their family. The Meade County school district appreciates Adam and Lori Beth volunteering their time to help keep our employees healthy.
Vine Grove mayor won’t seek another term Submitted by Donovan Smith Vine Grove Mayor
Several months ago, I decided that I will not be seeking another term as mayor of Vine Grove. I’ve had the honor of being elected twice to the mayor’s position. I’ve enjoyed my service and I am very proud of our administrations’ accomplishments. I have been in pub-
I can’t put a number on lic service for more than 30 all the wonderful years and at age friends I have made 70, I now want to during my term as spend more time mayor. with my family, I will miss interwhich includes acting with them five grandchiland with the city dren. staff. I plan to stay acThe Vine Grove tive in community City Council, city events and continue to work in Donovan Smith clerk and administrative staff, as well our family real estate business with my wife as our police chief, fire chief, public works direcPenny.
tor and all employees, will be a huge asset to the new mayor. Vine Grove is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and these people have the necessary skills and experience to face the many challenges of this growth. I want to thank the wonderful people of Vine Grove for their friendship and support. I’ll remember you for the rest of my life.
Homemakers welcome holiday season with 50th annual bazaar The halls were decked at the Meade County Farm Bureau Community Building on Saturday where the Meade County Homemakers hosted their 50th Annual Holiday Bazaar. More than 50 vendors were on site selling a plethora of holiday decor, candles, floral arrangements, crafts, kitchen items, wreaths, jewelry and more. Meade County Homemakers members provided baked goods and snacks and greeted visitors as they filed into the all-day event. A hearty lunch was offered at “Santa’s Snack Shop” and the big man in red was slated to make a special appearance for all of the children in attendance. This marked the first year the homemakers held the bazaar at the Farm Bureau building, which allowed them to accommodate such a large number of vendors and visitors.
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Stull’s Country Store “ Wishing You A Safe, Blessed Thanksgiving”.....
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MEATS Jennie-0-Turkeys, 18-20 lb. ....... $1.09 lb. Jennie-0-Turkey Breast, 5-9 lb. ... $1.49 lb. KY Legend Hams......................... $2.99 lb. Cumberland Gap Semi-Boneless Hams .............. $1.99 lb. Hickory Hill Whole Boneless Hams ............ $2.39 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast ............ $1.89 lb. Johnsonville Cheddar Sausage ... $3.19 lb.
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TOP: Ella Gagle and her granddaughter Edith Darnall, 6, admire the crafts for sale at a booth operated by Betty Emberton. ABOVE: Local residents and visitors from nearby counties peruse the booths. RIGHT: Sandy Byerly smiles with daughter Genna amid the dozens of wooden reindeer decorations for sale at their booth. With the help of her husband, B.J., the Vine Grove couple has handcrafted more than 1,500 reindeer this fall.
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“Penny Sycamore;” Elizabeth Hollis, “Essie;” Brianna Stewart and Stephanie Whelan, “Rheba;” Bryan Eden and Jordan
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Roger Rose, “Henderson;” Shay McCleavy and Berran Evans, “Tony Kirby;” Joshua Brower, “Boris Kolenkhov;” Megan Swinehart and Alexis Brockman, “Gay Wellington;” Matthew Fackler and Shay McCleavy, “Mr. Kirby;” Jo Harmon and Shandra Hagerman, “Mrs. Kirby;” Roger Rose
Mount From page A1 tanning machine. The hide is then fitted over the form, the fake eyes and facial features are installed, the rack, if there is one, is mounted and the back of the hide, which needs to be sliced in order to fit the hide over the form, is stitched back up in a way that’s invisible to the eye. The mount takes two weeks to dry, and all the while Ballman nitpicks at the detail work of every mount, repainting, rebrushing and retouching-up every feature until he feels the animal looks real enough to blink an eye. “I do a lot of adjusting,” Ballman said. “There’s a lot of brushing that goes into it.” One mount can take several days or even weeks to
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Taxidermist Ronnie Ballman shows a work in progress inside his painting studio at his shop in Flaherty. complete, depending on the size and whether it’s a shoulder mount or full-body one. Ballman also offers European mounts — just the skull and rack — which are a less expensive alternative. While the taxidermy process for each species of animal varies slightly, preserving or replicating fish is a whole different task. When a fish skin dries,
nearly all of the color fades away, leaving behind a brown, bland color palette. Ballman uses images of the fish to help him re-establish its vibrance with his air brushes. “It was tricky to get a hold of at first,” Ballman said about air brushing. “Like with anything, you think you were doing good when you first started years ago
and Devon LaLiberte, “GMen;” Kita Simpson and Sarah Schroeder, “G-Women;” Ashley Taylor, “Olga;” Jessica Owens, stage manager; Hannah Kimel, assistant stage manager; Ryan Barr, light board operator; and Rachel Sutterly, Melissa Clark and Nick Allen, sound board operators. but you look back at then to how you can do it now and see how you’ve really come along.” Like all practiced trades, Ballman has fine-tuned his skills over his more than 20 years inside the taxidermy shop. After selling his Radcliff, Ky., business in 2002, he pursued what was then a hobby as a career. “You don’t make a lot of money ... but I like doing it,” he said of taxidermy. Though whitetail are the most common animals Ballman is asked to mount, snapping turtles, mountain lions, mule deer, squirrels, turkeys and more all peek down upon visitors from the rafters of his shop. “I couldn’t tell you how many animals I’ve done over the years,” Ballman said. “Hopefully I’ve still got a lot left in me.” Call Ronnie’s Taxidermy at 270-828-3898 or 270-9986023, or e-mail ronniestaxidermy@mail.com.
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OBITUARIES
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Audrey Ellen Spalding
Jennie Cook Boyer
Audrey Ellen Spalding, 77, formerly of Brandenburg, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born June 3, 1932, in Grayson County, Ky., to the late Barchie Robert and Ella Lee Sego Smith. She was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Women’s Missionary Society at the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Spalding. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Harry) Barron of Versailles, Ky.; her son, Robert (Dora) Spalding of Muldraugh; sisters, Cleona Durham of Tennessee and Jean (Winchel) Howard of Radcliff, Ky.; six grandchildren, Abe, Carla, John, Emily, Ashley and Michael; and one greatgrandchild, Joshua. The funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 16, at Zion Grove Baptist Church in Ekron with burial in the church cemetery. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Kosair Charities. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com.
Jennie Cook Boyer, 77, of Okolona, Ky., passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Norton-Audubon Hospital. She was a member of the Parkland Baptist Church, attended Walnut Street Baptist Church and was a volunteer at Audubon Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Henry C. Boyer; sons, William E. Boyer (Danita) and Jeffrey L. Boyer; a daughter, Cheryl Hosseinpour; five grandchildren including a special grandchild, William “Bean” Boyer and Angel Wright; and special friends, Danny Graves and Gary Buckler. The funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 19, at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Louisville and burial was in Dry Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Relay for Life.
Ret. CSM Loy Melvin Lee
Ret. CSM Loy Melvin Lee, 69, of Radcliff, Ky., died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a member of American Legion 113, a lifetime member of VFW 10281, charter member of NCO Museum in El Paso, Texas, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Inge Lee. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Anne Lee of Radcliff, Ky.; three sons, Patrick and his wife Tanya Lee of Woodbridge, Va., Michael Lee of Vine Grove, Ky., and Mark and his wife Amy Lee of Virginia; five grandsons, Alex Lee, Nick Lee, Daniel Lee, Matthew Lee and Stephen Lee; a granddaughter, Megan Lee; and three great-granddaughters, Alexa Lee, Sierra Lee and Abigail Lee. The funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 19, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Pastor Paul Horn officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Deborah Ann “Debbie” Smith
Mrs. Deborah Ann “Debbie” Smith, 52, of Brandenburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the residence of her son. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Irvington Chapter #544. She was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Mae Helsley; and her grandmother, Anna J. Fortenberry. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Danny Smith; two children, Selena (James) Hurt and B.J. (Shannon) Smith, both of Brandenburg; one brother, Kevin Dewayne (Rhonda) Priest of Emison, Ind.; one nephew, Justin Hurt; four grandchildren, Amanda, Kasey, Bryan and Shelby; and numerous special friends. The funeral service will be held Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with burial following in New Highland Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon until 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Sunday. O.E.S. funeral rites will be held Saturday evening at the chapel of the funeral home. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Ernest Roger Wise
Ernest Roger Wise, 80, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Rosewood Health Care Center in Bowling Green, Ky. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Newton and Gladys Worth; and four brothers, Paul, Roy Lee, Arvel and Donald Wise. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ernest Roger and Betty Wise of Elizabethtown, Ky; a grandson, Eric Wise; great-grandson, Patrick Wise; and a sister, Evelyn Edlin of Vine Grove, Ky. The funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 16, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. Burial was held in the Mt. Zion Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Leroy Edmond Woofter
Leroy Edmond Woofter, 91, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He is survived by his three children, David Leroy Woofter, Helen Louise Fleharty and Stephen Allen Woofter. The funeral services will be held at a later date. NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Rose Marie Brown Mrs. Rose Marie Brown, 72, of Brooks, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at The Altenheim in Louisville. Mrs. Brown was retired from General Electric. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Clay and Nannie Beatrice Kennison Wright; her husband, Norman Brown; three infant children; three sisters, Mattie B. Trimble, Thelma Ree Martin Dowell and Mabel Pearl Wright; two brothers, Wesley Louis Wright and Robert “Bob” Wright; and a nephew Drexel Lucas. Mrs. Brown is survived by three children, Paulette Delano and Shelby Ann Wooldridge, both of Brooks, Ky., and Melvin Louis Wilcox of Brandenburg; two sisters, June Kendall of Guston and Jannetta Lucas of Ekron; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Baysinger officiating. Burial followed in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
David Wayne Sheroan David Wayne Sheroan, 48, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a truck driver for 20 years and was employed with Maximum Transportation in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a 1981 graduate of North Hardin High School and was of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Sheroan. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Denise Sheroan of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and James Brewer of Elizabethtown, Ky.; his father Harvey Sheroan and his wife Decie of Vine Grove, Ky.; two brothers and their wives, Gary and Jane Sheroan of Vine Grove, Ky., and Mike and Lisa Sheroan of Radcliff, Ky.; loving and devoted aunts and uncles; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Barbara Waddell of Elizabethtown, Ky. The funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 16, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Bro. Johnnie Benham officiating. Burial followed in the Vine Grove Cemetery. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Lloyd W. O’Banion Mr. Lloyd W. O’Banion, 66, of Guston, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Louisville. Mr. O’Banion is survived by his wife, Kathy Bisinger O’Banion of Guston; five children, Angela Fackler of Webster, Ky., Tommy O’Banion of Louisville, John Curtis O’Banion of Ekron and Debbie Phillips and Carolyn Hall, both of Shelbyville, Ky.; four stepchildren, Stephen Fosskulth and Bill Fosskulth II, both of Franklin, Ind., Kristi Seamans of Lexington and Ben Fosskulth of Georgetown, Ind.; two brothers, Jerry O’Banion of Ekron and John Schlosser of Charlestown, Ind.; five sisters, Lana Oue of Japan, June Kelly of Florida, Sherry Sanders of Sarafta, La., Margaret McGuire of Columbus, Ohio, and Martha McClain of Frankfort, Ky.; and 25 grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m., at Hill Grove Baptist Church in Guston, with burial following in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Buffalo, Ky. Visitation is Saturday, Nov. 21, after 9:30 a.m. at Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the family or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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Friday, Nov. 20
•GOSPEL MUSIC–7 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 190 Bethel Road. Sonshiners Quartet will perform. www.sonshiners.com •P.L. KASEY CENTER–9 a.m. coffee, donuts and games. 10 a.m. exercise. 10:30 a.m. nutrition bingo. P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Free. Every Friday. All times are eastern. 270-547-7648 •MCHS DRAMA PLAY–7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Meade County High School. “You Can’t Take It With You” Nov. 1921st. $5 for students. $7 for adults.
Saturday, Nov. 21
•BROWN BAG DAY–10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. 270-422-2010 •VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT–1-3 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Ages 10 and up. Snacks are provided. 270-422-2094 •CHRISTMAS PARADE– 7th Annual Irvington Christmas Parade. At dusk. A community choir will sing Christmas carols around the city Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Santa will be at the Irvington firehouse after the parade. •BREAKFAST WITH SANTA–8 a.m. at the Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown, Ky. Call 270-234-8258 for more information. •CHRISTMAS PARADE– 5 p.m. Light up downtown in Elizabethtown, Ky. •TEXAS HOLD ‘EM–612 p.m. at the Brandenburg Moose Lodge. License #0000241. Sponsored by M.A.R.C. Meade Association for Retarded Citizens Fundraiser. Call Sande Brown at 270-422-1061 for more information. •NIGHTTIME PARK OBSERVATORY–6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Harrison Park Observatory, South Harrison Park Dr SE Laconia, Ind. 47135. Visit www.jefferson. kctcs.edu/observatory/ for more information. •BAKUGAN–10 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Bakugan tournament. 270-422-2094 •MCHS DRAMA PLAY–7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Meade County High School. “You Can’t Take It With You” Nov. 1921st. $5 for students. $7 for adults.
Sunday, Nov. 22
•COMMUNITYTHANKSGIVING SERVICE–2:30 p.m. at the Meade County High School Performing Arts Center. Featuring the MCHS Chorus, Band, and Madrigals. Bring canned goods for the Meade County Food Pantry. Call 270-422-3355 for more information.
Monday, Nov. 23
•ROOK–6:30 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. No Fee. Concessions sold. Every 4th Monday of the month. 270547-7648 •PINS (Pets In Need) MEETING–7 p.m. at Little Dave’s Restaurant in Brandenburg. 270-422-3838
Tuesday, Nov. 24
•LION’S CLUB–6:30-7:30 p.m. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Home Plate Restaurant. Call 422-3293 for more information. •HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS–1 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. Adults will have the opportunity to network and share ideas while students engage in crafts, games, and other fun activities. 270-422-2094
Wednesday, Nov. 25
•Meade County Schools will be closed Nov. 25-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. •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, Nov. 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
•COMMUNITY DINNER–5:30 to 7 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Carryout available at 5 p.m. $6 for adults. $4 for children 10 and under. Every Thursday. 270547-7648 •ROCKRIDGE COMMUNITY BLOCKWATCH MEETING–7 p.m. Last Thursday of each month at Fire Department Station No. 2 off of KY 933. 270-828-6651
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FAITH & VALUES Sonshiners Quartet to perform at BUMC
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Submitted by Bethel United Methodist Church
A concert featuring the Sonshiners Quartet, a traditional all male quartet, will be today, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church. The Sonshiners have been together more than 30 years, performing and sharing their love of Jesus Christ through song. In 2003, the Sonshiners experienced national radio play recognition for the single release “All Aboard” from the album, “Tried and True.”
In February 2004, the song reached no. 91 in the Singing News. Since that time, the Quartet has had even more radio success with six subsequent releases, including the recent release, “I Choose To Believe,” which went all the way to No. 1 and on radioactiveairplay. com. According to the members of the Sonshiners Quartet, “I Choose To Believe” is just what this world needs today. The Quartet is based in southern Indiana and travels to Georgia, Florida,
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Be careful of language Learn to seek God first Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
Some time ago, in the little town I live in, I was at a public function and while there, I met a man who was using some very foul language. Not many people were around as he and I chatted but the language he was using made me feel uncomfortable. Now, I didn’t know this man and he didn’t know me. We were making general conversation. I thought to myself that if I turned the conversation around to something of a spiritual nature perhaps he would refrain from using such vulgar words. So I asked him if he went to church. “Well, yes I do,” replied the man. Then he told me the name of the church and that he was even one of the deacons. I was shocked but never let on to the man that I was a pastor. I did however wonder about his church and what
his pastor would have thought about the language he was using. I finally excused myself and as I walked away I thought about how this man represented his church. Then I thought about me and my church. When I am in public, how well do I represent my church? What kind of an impression do the members of my church make on the public? It’s important to be careful how you act in public but I believe it is also important to be careful what you say in public. In Mat. 5:14-16 Jesus talked about being a light, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. Then He said for us to let our light shine before men that they may give glory to the Father. People will judge you, your church and your God by what you say and do. Actions may speak louder than words but be careful of the words you use at all times. They mean things too. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
Dan Newton Divine Guidance Psalm 37: 4 says, “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” (NKJV) The great writer and theologian Henry Blackaby once had this to say about prayer: “Prayer does not give you spiritual power. Prayer aligns your life with God so he chooses to demonstrate His power through you. The purpose of prayer is not to convince God to change your circumstances but to prepare you to be involved in God’s activity.” Many people become discouraged when their prayers are not answered, or when they are not answered in the way that they had hoped. But getting what you want isn’t the purpose of prayer. The real heart of prayer lies in a relationship that you foster with the creator of the universe, who knows your deepest desires as well as what is best for you. When Jesus gave His famous Sermon on the Mount, He addressed the matter of our priorities, es-
pecially in prayer. After He spoke to the people about money and material needs such as food and clothing, He shared one of the most important principles in Scripture: “Seek first God’s kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” ( Matthew 6: 33 ) Blackaby would agree with Jesus on this point. When your prayers become less focused on your own needs, on changing your own circumstances, and they become more intent on your relationship with the Father and what He wants for your life, then you are praying the prayer that brings spiritual power. When you earnestly seek God’s will for your life, then he will meet your needs and fulfill your deepest desires, the desires that He himself has planted in your heart. It’s a win-win situation. If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11 a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
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NEWS Make a holiday card to send to troops The News Standard - A8
Submitted by the Meade County Public Library Holiday Mail for Heroes is a campaign sponsored by the American Red Cross to distribute holiday cards to service members and veterans in both the U.S. and abroad.
Please take a minute to stop by the library and make a card to send to our troops recovering in military hospitals as well as veterans and their families. Supplies can be found in the Holiday Mail for Heroes box in the Children’s Library.
Please sign your card and leave it in the marked envelope provided or drop it off at the front desk when you are finished. If you would like to make your card at home, you are also welcome to bring it to the library by Friday, De-
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just one example of a military family devoted to their lives of service. Eddie, 42, said, as a boy and the youngest of 13 children, he grew up near Barbourville, Ky., with admiration for the military, but he never had confidence he could be in the Army. Because of the job outlook when he and Glenna, 44, were married, he made the decision to join. “Even though I never had confidence that I could actually do it, that was the only thing I had left to do, to try to make something successful for us,” he said. In fact, he said he always looked on the commitment to join the military with skepticism, wondering how someone could make that choice. “After 18-plus years in the Army, I can tell you that I’m proud to be part of a family of military men and women who served,” he said. “There’s nothing like it. It’s challenging, but I think that’s why I love it so much. Challenge is what makes you grow.” Currently working as an Army recruiter, in advertising and public affairs, for medical professionals, Eddie said his career has been one of the most unusual he’s heard of, particularly because he has never been deployed to places like Iraq or Afghanistan. He came in with the National Guard, still skeptical whether he could handle Army life. No one else in his family had served before him, but after basic training, in which he said he had a “blast,” he called Glenna and warned her when he got home, he wanted to go full-time. He came back into the Army as an orthopedic technician from 1992 until 2000. He started his job as a recruiter 20 days before 9/11
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visual updates, including where concrete has been poured in the gym and walls have been put up around the building. He also detailed a project done over fall break that dealt with the area between the old and new Flaherty schools. “The goal over fall break was to remove all the power lines, get the transformer hooked up and get this hillside removed between the two,” he said. Pickering also talked about the energy efficiency of the building, including the incorporation of a different type of unit in one part of the building, a Daikin variable refrigerant flow unit, versus the Hydro-Temp units used elsewhere in the building. Pickering said Meade County schools were given the opportunity through Thermal Equipment Sales in Louisville to install a Daikin, which will feature one unit with only one compressor to control temperature in a four-classroom pod. The Hydro-Temp system has two compressors each, and each unit controls temperature for two classrooms within the pod. Advantages of the Daiken, besides being more energy efficient, are saving space and being more maintenance friendly. Pickering also said the advantage of the Daiken unit is each classroom will have temperature control. In the Hydro-Temp classrooms, temperature is averaged between two classrooms. “Our goal is to have it be
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SFC Eddie Broughton and his wife, Glenna, talk about their military family lifestyle with their children, from left to right, Jenna, Caleb and Josh. and has been recruiting ever since. The family’s duty assignments have been in San Francisco, Calif., Honolulu, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jacksonville, Fla., before returning home to Kentucky and working at Fort Knox. For Glenna, she said being an Army wife isn’t something she would have considered, growing up as an only child in a small town in Kentucky. “But, I’ll tell you, I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” she said. Glenna said becoming part of the military family creates such a bond between those who experience it. “Just like the (shooting) at Fort Hood, that was like losing our family, even though we don’t know those people,” she said. “There’s such a bond between the military and their wives and their spouses, it’s kind of hard to explain.” The Broughtons have three children — Jenna, 16, Josh, 14, and Caleb, 10 — who have experienced military family life alongside their parents. Josh and Caleb don’t mind the moving that comes along
with service, but for their sister, it’s a different story. “For me, it has (been difficult),” Jenna said. Glenna agreed with her daughter and said, for her, it seems like the girls get more attached to people than the boys do. All the children agree, though, that they are very proud of their dad and his commitment to his country. “I just like seeing him walk around in his uniform,” Jenna said. When they made the decision to have children, and raise them in the military life, Eddie said the impact it would have was always in the back of their minds. “It’s not a normal lifestyle which is what makes everybody in it so close-knit,” he said. For Glenna, knowing the children wouldn’t grow up around their grandparents was one of the hardest things about military life. “I believe that God filled that gap with our church families that we’ve had,” she said. Their faith is another important part of their lives, along with service.
“We wouldn’t be here right now if it weren’t for our faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ,” Eddie said. He currently serves as a music minister at New Brandenburg Southern Baptist Church and being involved in churches wherever they’ve been assigned has been an important part of their lives. For Eddie, he said he relies not only on faith to help him get through, but also on his wife. “A soldier cannot do what a soldier has to do if he doesn’t have a wife who is faithful, because it’s a team,” he said. “I rely so heavily on her.” He said his job isn’t about punching a time clock or asking for certain days off, but rather, he’s completely devoted to work and can’t always answer the phone or return an e-mail and he relies on Glenna to maintain everything on the home front while he’s gone. “I do my 100 percent to be faithful not only to her, but in my responsibilities as a husband and a solider,” he said. “It’s complete teamwork. If you don’t work as a team, then you’ll fail.”
online where people from the industry can get on and look at our building and see how these units are performing compared to each other,” Pickering said. Superintendent Mitch Crump said one of the engineers on the project said this will be one of the most energy efficient buildings in the state. Pickering said the building is using all the design criteria to be a “net-zero” building except the use of solar energy, as some new schools in Warren County, Ky., are. “Net zero” is a term applied to buildings with zero net energy consumption. In other board news: •The first reading of the alternative credit options policy was held. Amy Berry, coordinator for student services, said the old policy regarding credits from Kentucky Virtual High School limited students to only three credits toward their graduation requirements. “When we revised the policy we just took out that limit for students,” she said. Berry said it was also more clearly spelled out who was financially responsible for KVHS credit options. •The following employees were hired: Gary Grant, performing arts center director; Stacy Mielke, special education instructional assistant, SPMS; Nina Lynch, personal assistant, DTWE; Jill Benham, special education instructional assistant, DTWE; Wendy Wingler and Angelina Worley, substitute bus drivers; Traci Bewley, substitute bus monitor; Karrie Busby and Tina Stull, substitute instructional assistants; Joyce Durbin and Stephanie Parker, certified substitute teachers; and
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Give thanks for farmers this holiday season Richie Farmer Ky. Dept. of Agriculture Commissioner
At this special time of year, my family and I like to pause to give thanks for our many blessings. This season is known for the fall harvest and bountiful meals with friends and family, so it is especially appropriate to give thanks for Kentucky’s farmers. Kentucky’s farmers — and those throughout America — produce the food and fiber we all depend on. Thanks to their skill, ingenuity and hard work, we are blessed with the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world. The average American farmer feeds 144 people.
American farmers produce a variety of foods unmatched anywhere on Earth, making it possible for us to have the wholesome, balanced meals we need to survive and thrive. Right here in Kentucky, our farmers produce a growing diversity of crops and livestock. Their experience and expertise enable them to make the most of Kentucky’s temperate climate and rich, fertile soils. Some of them run family farms that have been fixtures in their communities for generations, even centuries. They feel a deep kinship with the soil they work and the consumers they serve. Many Kentucky farmers market their products with help from the Kentucky Proud farm marketing program. Kentucky Proud has put millions of
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According to state agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer, the average American farmer feeds 144 people. dollars in the pockets of Kentucky farmers in the last five years, enabling their operations to continue and even prosper.
Kentucky Proud also helps consumers find Kentuckyraised or -processed foods that they can serve to their families with confidence.
Farmers contribute to our local and state economy. Kentucky farmers took in a record $4.7 billion in cash receipts in 2008, and agriculture as a whole accounts for more than a quarter of Kentucky’s economic activity. Agriculture puts thousands of Kentuckians to work in our rural communities as well as our urban areas. Farmers are our relatives, friends and neighbors. Many of them are leaders in our churches, schools and communities. Young farmers and students in 4-H and FFA will play a vital role in Kentucky’s progress and prosperity for years to come. In the spirit of the season, I hope you will join me in giving thanks for farmers and asking for rich blessings upon them that they may continue their noble and essential work.
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.
Fall’s the time to plant trees, shrubs Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources
Fall is the best time to transplant trees and shrubs in Kentucky. Broad-leafed evergreens and conifers do best when planted in early fall while deciduous trees will do well if transplanted a little later in mid-autumn. Planting evergreens earlier in the fall will allow the plant’s roots to become established before the harsh weather of winter sets in. Deciduous trees are best transplanted when temperatures are cooler so they will remain dormant. The roots, however, will be active as long as soil temperatures remain above freezing. For best results with both types of plants, apply a layer of mulch after transplanting and keep the root zone moist throughout the fall and winter. Another reason for planting in the fall is that great deals can often be had at nursery and garden centers. The store managers will be reducing inventory to avoid the expense of overwintering plants. Remember to transplant your trees or shrubs at the same depth they were previously growing, and keep them well watered for the first few years. Make sure to plant landscape trees and shrubs in a well drained soil. Few things are more damaging to the home landscape than poor drainage. Even in sandy soils, the presence of excess water in the upper soil profile will restrict root development. And if a plant’s roots are not healthy, the decline of the entire plant is sure to follow. Fortunately, there is a very easy test to determine whether soil drainage is adequate. Simply dig a hole about 2 feet deep and fill it full of water. If water remains in the hole after 24 hours, drainage is considered poor. What causes poor drainage? There may be several factors but in most home landscapes the culprit is likely compacted soil. To correct this problem, you need
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Fall is the best time of the year to transplant trees and shrubs in Kentucky. to deep cultivate the soil to break up the compaction that traps water in the upper portion of the soil. When preparing a planting bed or installing a tree or shrub, be sure to practice double digging. To prepare a bed by double digging, first remove the top 8 to 12 inches of soil and place it in a mound nearby. Next, take a shovel or garden fork and work up the lower layer of soil, turning the soil upside down as the hole is worked. It is not necessary to completely break up the clods of dirt that will be evident in this lower soil level. However, if compost, manure or other organic material is available, the soil structure will be enhanced if the material is worked into the lower soil profile. By simply breaking up and amending this layer you will allow water to more easily move through the soil. After the lower 12 to 18 inches of soil have been loosened, backfill with the top soil that was first removed. This should loosen the soil sufficiently to allow better drainage and promote a healthier plant root system. For a large area such as a yard, this process can be more easily done using sub-soiling equipment that breaks up the soil to a depth of 2 to 3 feet or even deeper. For more information, call the Meade County Extension Office at 270-422-4958.
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MIG Welder Project for Meade County farmers The Meade County Ag Development Council approved tobacco settlement money to help fund a welding program for Meade farmers. Pre-approval process if you are interested in applying for the Mig Welders project, you must apply in person at the Meade County Extension Service between Nov. 16 and Dec. 4. Applications can be picked up between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pending review and approval by the committee, you will receive notice by Dec. 22 if you have been approved. Ranking for the program will be based on answers to preapproval questions. Only 12 participants can be accepted. The program will consist of 30 hours of classroom and hands-on training with mig welders to be conducted at the Meade County Area Vocational School. The training dates will be in January and February 2010, and specific dates will be announced once you have received notification of your acceptance into the program. To participate in the program, once you have been accepted, your cost share registration fee for this program will be approximately $360. You will receive in return for your full participation, a Miller 180 Auto Mig Welder plus materials such as a helmet, pliers and gloves for your own use.
Kentuckanna Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • per CWT for November 16, 2009 Receipts: 540 Last week: 613 Last year: 386 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers and heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter cows were 07 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 01 percent: Replacement cows 05 percent and feeders 87 percent: The feeder supply included 40 percent steers 33 percent heifers and 27 percent bulls. 24 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows Breaker 75-80% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 1065-1180 1138 39.00-42.50 40.85 1 1185 1185 36.00 36.00 Low Dressing 5 1245-1410 1351 40.00-43.50 41.80 3 1375-1500 1425 36.50 36.50 Low Dressing Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 955-1195 1074 35.00-40.00 37.50 1 1090 1090 33.00 33.00 Low Dressing 1 1300 1300 39.00 39.00 1 1240 1240 43.00 43.00 High Dressing Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 930-1165 1050 28.50-31.50 29.54 2 1285-1350 1318 29.50-34.50 32.06 Slaughter Bulls Y.G 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 1350-1405 1378 46.00-49.50 47.72 3 1615-2010 1753 46.00-50.00 47.84 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 265-280 275 105.50-112.00 107.59 20 335-391 386 94.00-102.50 101.31 1 300 300 110.50 110.50 Fancy 13 430-470 445 85.50-95.00 89.10 66 534-560 552 83.50-89.00 88.37 53 606-643 620 80.50-86.35 85.66 3 730-737 735 81.50-83.50 82.84
Groups of 20 or more: 53 head 554 lbs 89.00 mstlyblk 31 head 606 lbs 85.75 mstlyblk Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 320-360 340 89.00-92.00 3 410-430 423 83.50-85.00 3 505-570 540 75.50-80.00 Feeder Steers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 4 428 428 85.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 4 225-290 254 85.00-92.00 10 314-363 328 82.00-87.00 33 405-498 420 75.00-86.50 28 520-593 539 72.00-79.00 12 610-685 656 68.00-75.50 5 646 646 79.00 Value Added 3 843 843 66.75 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 2 273 273 80.00 7 315-390 366 68.00-76.00 12 460-499 488 69.00-72.00 4 535-560 548 67.50-70.00 Feeder Heifers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 7 441 441 74.50 2 520 520 68.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range 5 255-295 270 101.00-107.00 17 320-385 374 90.00-101.00 20 417-485 426 87.00-92.50
Avg Price 90.59 83.98 77.33 Avg Price 85.00 Avg Price 88.92 83.27 82.42 75.34 71.20 79.00 66.75 Avg Price 80.00 73.92 71.75 68.78 Avg Price 74.50 68.00 Avg Price 105.50 94.77 91.00
34 500-575 549 78.00-86.00 83.62 6 605-680 641 70.00-75.00 73.11 13 725-760 756 72.00-73.50 73.04 Groups of 20 or more: 20 head 561 lbs 85.00 mstlyblk Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 475-485 480 77.00-80.00 78.52 4 508-580 528 72.00-76.00 73.94 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Young, 4-6 months bred Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 875 875 54.50 54.50 2 775 775 54.50-55.50 55.00 Bred Cows Medium & Large 1-2 Middle-Aged, 4-6 mos. bred Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 950-1345 1155 44.50-55.50 48.49 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Aged, 4-6 mos. bred Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 960-1345 1154 37.00-46.50 40.98 1 1090 1090 39.00 39.00 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Aged, 7-9 mos. bred 1 1060 1060 42.50 42.50 Cow-Calf Pairs Medium and Large 1-2 Middle-Aged Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 1165-1335 1255 660.00-800.00 715.90
Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: No Test
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Smith Auto Supply longest established, locally owned parts store By Lindsey Corley
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Smith Auto Supply, in Brandenburg, is a homegrown success story that has a rich history of serving the auto parts needs of Meade County residents and beyond. It began in 1934 as Payneville Garage, with just a tobacco warehouse and four acres. According to a history of the store, compiled by J. Cecil Smith, a former owner, and son of original owner Roy M. Smith, Payneville Garage “had a steep ramp of black oiled wood going up to the open floor, half a story above the road outside, and no hydraulic lift for under-car work.” Owners Roy Smith and Hobart L. Coomes, brothers-in-law, did body work and painted cars at their shop and even built a fullsize wrecker out of a 1-1/2 ton 1934 Chevrolet truck, with a winch and dual wheels with chains. “They were always towing cars up Payneville Hill,” Cecil Smith stated. In the early 1940s, with the declaration of World War II, Roy Smith worked at the tank garage at Fort Knox and kept his own garage open late nights. During this time, Cecil Smith stated Roy possibly bought out Hobart’s share of the business and a new sign was posted, renaming it Smith’s Garage. In 1945, Roy took out a loan from Farmers Deposit Bank, totaling $500, to replace the old tobacco barn. According to Smith’s history, the new concrete garage featured a new hydraulic lift and the steep entrance ramp was abolished. The new garage was at ground level with a halfbasement underneath. During Roy’s years with the garage, it grew exponentially as a family business. He had several children, many of whom grew up working in the shop, sons and daughters who learned the trade working on cars or behind the counter, including Cecil, who began working full-time for his father in 1955. His brother Bill followed in 1957 and became the tune-up and wheel alignment specialist at Smith’s Garage. “He soon had a good reputation for tune-ups and wheel alignments,” Cecil stated. “And customers brought their cars from Brandenburg and Irvington. Sometimes we would pick up and deliver customers’ vehicles to them.” In 1959, Cecil began selling auto parts to the surrounding garages, service stations and car dealers; so another name change was in store for the shop, which went from Smith’s Garage to Smith’s Auto Supply. Since so much of the shop’s business was already coming from Brandenburg, the Smiths decided to relocate to a storefront in town. “Their first step in this relocation was to rent half of the front of Ray Chism’s Body Shop for two years, from 1959 to 1961, while the new store was being built in late 1960,” Cecil stated. “The large windows in the front of what used to be Lamar Allen’s Dodge and Plymouth dealership made great exposure to the public that an auto parts store was inside the old showroom. The location, on the Lamar Allen property, was just next door to where Smith Auto Supply’s new building was to be located. It was the first auto parts store ever in Brandenburg.” In the 1960s, Smith Auto Supply joined the Autopro group, which helped provide sales and advertising support. The Smiths also decided to close their drive-in service shop and focus exclusively on doing machine shop services and selling over-the-counter merchandise to walk-in customers, Cecil stated.
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ABOVE: Craig Smith, left, the third generation of Smiths to work at Smith Auto Supply, and Jack LaTondress, right, work the counter. RIGHT: Owner Jon Pirtle Jr. holds a Humvee driveshaft, one of the many large vehicle parts kept in stock. He and his brother, Bill, bought 1/3 shares of the business from their father in 1967 and, later, Roy split his 1/3 share and sold it to his sons in 1973. Smith Auto Supply also became affiliated with BigA parts, which allowed them to have overnight delivery from affiliated warehouses, along with professional advertising and marketing. Big-A eventually turned into a partnership with Carquest Auto Parts, with whom Smith Auto Supply is still associated today. Jon Pirtle Jr. began working for Smith Auto Supply when he was 19, in 1979, almost right out of high school and is there today. He worked his way up the ranks at Smith Auto Supply, starting behind the counter and now, he owns the business. Pirtle eventually bought Cecil’s half-share in 1996, becoming co-owner with Bill, until Dec. 31, 2007, when Pirtle bought Bill’s share and became sole owner. During his 30 years with the business, Pirtle has seen Smith Auto Supply grow from being just a small shop to now supplying automotive, industrial and military parts and supplies, including vehicles through Fort Knox and local rock quarries. After the 9/11 attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and near Shanksville, Penn., Fort Knox began to supply Humvee engines to support the war effort, and Smith Auto Supply has supplied parts and machine work to rebuild more than 2,000 of these engines, Cecil stated. “They shipped those engines to Iraq, Afghanistan,” Pirtle said. “They shipped them everywhere.” Pirtle said Smith Auto Supply caters to the professional mechanic, especially local car retailers and machine shops, and they’re also the only automotive store locally that mixes automotive paint. In addition, they sell parts for ATVs and lawnmowers, have one of the largest supplies of bolts in Brandenburg and can get most special order parts through overnight delivery, just to name a few of the services offered at the store. “Just a lot of big and heavy duty, different things most people would never even think we had,” Pirtle said. That’s not to say Smith Auto Supply doesn’t have merchandise for those who prefer to do it themselves. “It’s just cars are getting so hard to work on anymore,” he said. But with Cecil and Bill being regulars in the store, and with another Smith — Craig — behind the counter still, Pirtle said there’s probably 150 years of experience in automotives between them. And they’re always trying to keep on top of their
parts inventory. Pirtle said it used to be that, for example, a water pump could fit 20 different cars, but these days it may only fit two. Those kinds of questions are ones Pirtle and his employees will try to answer if they can, and soon, Carquest will have a database available for them to search to find out more. “If you’re new to the area or have never been here before, I’d say stop by,” Pirtle said. He said since they’re not located on the By-Pass, people may not remember Smith Auto Supply is still around, but Pirtle said they were the first of their kind in Brandenburg and they’ll be around for a long time, offering quality and professionalism to customers. One of the benefits of being associated with Carquest is their dedication to the motto, “Original form, fit and function.” Not all auto parts are the same and Carquest makes it a point to supply its retailers with parts that look, fits like and functions like the original. “Carquest is just a different, higher quality part,” he said. Smith Auto Supply is located at 716 High Street in Brandenburg. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Smith Auto Supply at 270422-2127.
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Buck shots Local hunters show off their opening weekend deer kills
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Ben Achtabowski, Sports Editor 270-422-4542 sports@thenewsstandard.com
UPCOMING ISSUES Winter 2009-10 athletic team previews Next week’s issue of The News Standard will have previews of the swim teams, wrestling team and girls basketball team. Dec. 5’s issue will have the boys basketball team preview alongside the dance team’s preview. BASKETBALL NEWS Meade County Basketball Day
The Greenwave basketball program will host its annual basketball tomorrow at Meade County High School. Come and enjoy the games with an all-day admission fee of $3 for adults and $2 for children and students.
Here is the full schedule of the day:
8:45 a.m.—Battletown Red vs. Battletown Black (Pictures at 8:15)
A grand finale The MCHS band finishes its season in Indy
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16-year-old bags state record buck By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com It’s not very often that experienced hunters are jealous of a 16-year-old girl, but Meade County’s Deidre Bryant made every hunter in Kentucky envious last weekend. As Bryant hauled her 175-pound 23 to 25-point
buck (the official score of the points was not available before press time) into Webb’s Butcher Block in Payneville last Sunday jaws dropped and records were rewritten. “When I got to Webb’s everyone started taking pictures and talking to me,” Bryant said, who is a sophomore at Meade County High School. “It was pretty
neat and it felt good.” The buck shattered the previous Kentucky woman’s record of a 21-point non-typical deer shot by a 14-year-old earlier this year. “I actually thought it was an eight-point when I first saw it,” Bryant said. “I was really just looking at its eyes at first. I knew it was big though.”
Since she just turned 16 it was her first time hunting alone. Bagging a 23 to 25-point deer her first time alone was kind of like hitting a homerun the first time someone picks up a baseball bat. Bryant was hunting at her uncle Charles West’s farm near Munfordville, Ky., where she set out into the woods Saturday af-
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10:15 a.m.—Payneville Blue vs. Payneville Gold (Pictures at 9:45)
11 a.m. —Flaherty Blue vs. Flaherty White (Pictures at 10:30)
11:45 a.m.—Flaherty Red vs. Ekron Gray (Pictures at 11:15)
TOP: Senior lineman Brian Rule shows emotion after the Greenwave loss to Henderson County to end the season. LEFT: Seniors Ryan Mundell (left) and Junior Mason are shocked on the sidelines after Meade County’s blocked field goal attempt in the waning minutes of the game.
12:30 p.m.—Ekron Black vs. Ekron Purple (Pictures at noon)
1:15 p.m.—DTW Green vs. DTW Yellow (Pictures at 12:45)
2 p.m.—DTW Red vs. DTW Blue (Pictures at 1:30)
3 p.m. — 7th Grade vs. Breckinridge County
4 p.m.—8th Grade vs. Breckinridge County
5 p.m.—Freshman vs. Louisville Waggener
6 p.m.—Junior Varsity vs. Louisville Waggener
7:30 p.m.—Varsity vs. Louisville Waggener
Meade County stunned after season-ending loss to Henderson 7 p.m.
SPMS 7th and 8th grade boys basketball ITA 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25-27 No School Nov. 28 MCHS Cross Country Footlocker South Regional @ Charlotte, N.C. TBA Nov. 30 Lady Waves JV/V Basketball @ Elizabethtown 6/7:30 p.m. SPMS 7th and 8th grade boys basketball @ Scott Middle School 5:30/6:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 Greenwave JV/V Basketball @ Daviess Co. 6:30/8 p.m.
Lady Waves Basketball South Central, IN 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4-5 Lady Waves Basketball Meade Co. Tip-off
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Dec. 5 Greenwave Basketball District Tip-off classic @ Breckinridge Co.
Greenwave Wrestling Oldham Co. Super Duals 9 a.m.
Dec. 7 Lady Waves JV/V Basketball Ohio Co. 6:30/8 p.m.
By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Of all the losses this season, last Friday’s 24-13 defeat to the Henderson County Colonels left the Meade County Greenwave football team at a loss for words. “I don’t know what to do or what to say,” said Meade County senior quarterback Tyler Mattingly. “Football is the only thing I can think about.” Mattingly and a handful of teammates roamed the Henderson County field after the game and received comforting hugs from family and fans, but nothing could hold back the tears. “I’m sad to see it go,” said senior defensive lineman Chaz Nevitt. “All of the seniors worked our butts off this year. We love playing with each other. It’s just sad to see everybody for the last time on this field.” The Greenwave appeared to be one of the hottest teams in the state with six straight wins including a dominating 35-13 victory over Owensboro Apollo in the opening round of playoffs. But the Greenwave’s ability to control the offensive and defensive
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MC teams claim top 10 in state
9:30 a.m.—Muldraugh vs. Battletown Black (Battletown plays twice. Pictures at 9)
ON DECK Nov. 23 Greenwave Wrestling Meet the Team
ternoon while her father, Johnny, went to another part of the property. As her hunting day drew to a close, Bryant started to pack up and head home. Then all of a sudden the large deer sauntered out from behind her blind. A stunned Bryant prepared
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Tyler Mattingly completed 20 passes for 219 yards against Henderson County.
fronts — which worked “That’s what they alduring the previous six lowed us,” Mattingly said, games — was stifled by who was 20-for-37 passthe Colonels. ing for 219 yards. “They “(Henderson County) stopped the run. I didn’t was well-schooled in the think they could that run game and we knew much, but they’re good. that coming into the They hit hard and they’re game,” said Meade County a good team.” head coach Larry Mofield. During the opening “They drive Last Friday’s game were very Meade Henderson County 24 physiCounty MEADE COUNTY 13 cal and went tough. We threejust had to match that and and-out which included I don’t know if we did.” two dropped passes. After The Greenwave only a Greenwave punt, Hengained 130 yards on 30 at- derson County scored on tempts and was forced to their first offensive play take it to the air where the when senior Casey Edteam threw 38 times for a wards ran a fullback dive season-high 238 yards. up the middle 66-yards to
put them up 7-0. “They stuffed us on offense. We had a few passes that should have been caught during the first drive,” Mofield said. “Next thing you know on their first play, they get a touchdown. That kind of hurt us but we were able to hold them to three points the rest of the half.” The Greenwave had a fumble, threw an interception and punted two more times in the first quarter, which left Mofield a little concerned. “I don’t know if it was the bus trip or what, but we seemed to come out a little flat,” he said, whose team traveled more than two hours to Henderson. “I thought we hung in there though.” Finally Meade County evened the score at seven when senior fullback Tyler Crow broke loose from 21 yards out with nearly seven minutes left in the second quarter. The play capped off a 10-play, 80-yard drive and Crow finished the game with a team-high 97 yards on 13 carries. The Colonels answered right back during the ensuing drive and drove all the way to the 6 yard
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Meade County cross country head coach Larry Garner cracked a big, proud grin when he said his program was one of the elite in the state. “We can definitely claim we’re one of the top five programs in the state,” Garner said, who just finished his 12th year as coach. “As the head coach of both teams those are the numbers I like to see. It’s not just the boys or girls team. Put them together and we’re one of the best around.” With the boys team finishing seventh and girls finishing 10th last weekend in the Class 3A state meet at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, there was only one other school — Daviess County — that had both teams finish in the top 10. “(Daviess County is) by far the best program in the state, but once you get past them we’re one of those best teams,” Garner said. The Meade County team’s list of goals was short, sweet and spanned only four weeks. First was to win the conference meet — check. Second was to finish top three in region — check. Finally was to finish top 10 in the state — check. “We went into the season with the goal of top 10 for both teams,” Garner said “That’s kind of the expectation I’d like to set from here on out. We want to be top 10 every year.” As far as the boys team, Garner
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Sireno’s stats impress D-II Bellarmine U Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com
Meade County senior Erin Sireno likes numbers and she has the stats to prove it. The aspiring math teacher signed with NCAA Division II Bellarmine University because of the gaudy numbers she’s made from her right field position. “I looked back at our stats last night and she has some pretty impressive ones,” Meade County softball head coach Mike Harreld said. “She was our leading hitter and was on-base half the time. Out
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Erin Sireno signs with Bellarmine University last Thursday.
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Top From page B1 says there are seven elite teams and the numbers proved it. Meade County finished with 194 points, while the eighth-place Conner had 239. “We were actually closer to second place than eighth place,” he said. “You have the elite seven which includes us in the state. It’s kind of cool when you look at the numbers. We’re one of the best.” The team ran much better than its third place finish during the 3rd Region meet on Nov. 7. At the state meet Zach Bowen finished with a time of 17:15.82 — which was a much better time than his region time. “He struggled at region,” Garner said of his top junior runner. “But at state he looked like the guy we knew could run. After the race he walked up to me with the biggest grin because he knew he stepped up and helped his boys out.” Senior Chad Medley also ran a great race. The twosport athlete has shown improvement over the last few weeks and had his best race of the year last weekend, according to Garner. “Chad ran amazing,” he said. “He struggled coming out of soccer. But he start-
ed to run more and more distances and ran with us. He hit a bump in October. I think the workouts were starting to wear him down. But you can see the last few weeks he started to get into it. He’s one of those kids were I wish I had him for a few more weeks. With the performance he had, I can see him running under 17 minutes.” Medley finished 40th in the state with a time of 17:22.92. As a soccer player it’s hard to deny his versatility. “He’s running around a lot,” Garner said. “He’s running with us in the mornings in August and September. Then he has soccer in the afternoon. All the games and meets really add up. He always has stuff going on; his grades are good and his attitude’s great. He’s a talented kid.” The boys top runner was senior Sean Breeds. He has shown that he has the talent to be a top 10 runner, but Breeds fell short of his goal of top 15 and finished 19th. Garner felt the biggest deterrent of Breed’s goal was when he was sick two weeks ago. “For him personally I feel bad,” Garner said. “If he wouldn’t have gotten sick he would have gotten in top 10. You can tell in race that he was fighting all he could but he was just flat. He just didn’t have the get up and go he
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possesses. I feel bad for him and he’s a top 10 guy in the state, definitely.” Overall the team ran one of its best races in the state. In fact they raised a lot of eyebrows in the first two miles of the 5,000-meter (3.1 miles) race. The team hovered around third place, said Garner. “The boys ran great,” he added. “At one point of the race they were in third or fourth place. The coach from Trinity and other coaches there were talking about us. People saw us and knew us.” Another team that raised eyebrows was the girls team who finished 10th in the state. With one of their top runners sick and unable to run, senior Shelby Jenkins, the team only had one senior score for the Lady Waves. Senior Kim Dukes ran another solid race when she challenged Meade County’s top runner, sophomore April Level. “Kim Dukes looked strong,” Garner said. “She ran with April Level and they pushed each other. They really worked well together. It was an impressive win for them.” Dukes finished with a time of 21:16.69, which is amazing considering the injuries she has endured throughout the season. “Kim has all the talent in the world,” Garner said.
“She’s overcome some bad knee issues and she’s pretty much been injured all year. Any time she sets her mind to running well, she does. There’s certain races where she just seems lost or doesn’t know what to do with it. But when it comes down to postseason she always has stepped up for us. She’s one of those clutch performers I’m really going to miss next year.” Although the team will lose Dukes, Jenkins and senior Cynthia Smith, Garner felt his team has the talent to continue its run for future top-10 spots. “This program has a lot of talent,” Garner said. “I really like what the kids are doing here.” The teams will compete at the Footlocker South Regional in Charlotte, N.C. on Nov. 28 to round out the season.
Results: Boys 5k Run CC Class 3A Individual Meade County times 19 Sean Breeds, 16:55.56 30 Zach Bowen, 17:15.82 40 Chad Medley, 17:22.92 53 Tyler Blair, 17:36.01 81 Joseph Humphrey, 18:01.55 91 Nathan Bates, 18:08.83 123 Dakota Waldecker, 18:29.76 Team Scores 1 St. Xavier 72 2 Daviess County, 149 3 Trinity (Louisville),152
Friday, November 20, 2009 4 Greenwood, 171 5 Apollo, 174 6 Butler, 176 7 Meade County, 194 Total Time: 1:27:11.86 Average: 17:26.38 8 Conner, 239 9 Shelby County, 348 10 Eastern, 360 11 Paul Dunbar, 376 12 Bowling Green, 382 13 Dupont Manual, 383 14 Campbell County, 399 15 Grant County, 420 16 North Laurel, 420 17 North Hardin, 455 18 Grayson County, 469 19 Pulaski County, 478 20 Muhlenberg County, 479 21 Lafayette, 480 22 Ryle, 516 23 Marshall County, 541 24 Scott County, 604 25 Henry Clay, 657 26 Southwestern, 684 27 Madison Central, 762 Girls 5k Run CC Class 3A Individual Meade County times 52 April Level 20:51.48 68 Tiffany Brown 21:13.79 70 Kim Dukes 21:16.69 91 Kaylea Neal 21:37.64 108 Destiny Timmons 22:03.98 157 Cynthia Smith 22:54.72 Team Scores 1 Sacred Heart, 89 2 Daviess County, 112 3 Assumption, 113 4 Dupont Manual, 114 5 Bowling Green, 160 6 Oldham County, 162 7 Eastern, 181 8 Notre Dame, 261
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Sean Breeds finished 19th in the state meet last weekend. 9 Paul Dunbar, 296 10 Meade County, 347 Total Time: 1:47:03.58 Average: 21:24.72 11 Owensboro, 369 12 Muhlenberg County, 371 13 Dixie Heights, 404 14 Ryle, 425 15 Woodford County, 446 16 Southwestern, 455 17 Apollo, 473 18 Scott County, 482 19 North Hardin, 523 20 George Rogers Clark, 539 21 Barren County, 542 22 Campbell County, 544 23 Pleasure Ridge Park, 570 24 Bullitt Central, 573 25 Lincoln County, 585 26 Pulaski County, 602 27 Greenwood, 675
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Stats From page B1 of 35 games she only had one error. That’s huge numbers for us.” With those numbers she put up during her junior year, Sireno will head into her senior season without the pressure of scouts or finding a college. “I thought it would be a good thing to get out of the way,” Sireno said, who plans to study secondary education in college and become a math teacher and softball coach. “I’ll be a lot more relaxed during my last season. I just wanted to get it out of the way.” Sireno follows the footsteps of last year’s senior Maris Harreld who signed with Asbury College before
the start of her senior season. The move paid off as Harreld made a run for Ms. Softball — given to Kentucky’s best softball player — during last season. “It’s nice to have (Sireno) sign early,” Mike Harreld said. “Now she won’t have to worry about performing through the year and have people scouting her. For her and us, it’s a nice feature.” Sireno’s father, Mark, was still worried about the complacency that many athletes get after signing with a big college. “It takes a lot of pressure off but I don’t want her to relax,” he said. “I want her to keep going. I want her to prove that this wasn’t just a fluke and she deserves to go to this school.” Sireno still knows she has a lot of work to do here in Meade County before she
moves up to Bellarmine University, located in Louisville. “I’m just going to keep playing like I have been,” Sireno said, who hit .347 with a .500 slugging percentage last spring. “I’ll play like I have something to work for, which I do. I want to win during my senior season. But in the back of my mind, I have something that will let me relax knowing that I already signed with a college.” The location of the school is convenient for Sireno and her family. Sireno’s mother, Connie, is definitely happy with the proximity of the home games and even the away games. “The closer to mom she is, the happier I am,” Connie Sireno said. “She was dead set on Bellarmine, which is fine with me because she’s only 45 minutes away and then her away games are in East-
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ern Missouri, which is where I’m originally from. So she’ll have family watching her even during away games.” But first and foremost Sireno is still committed to the Lady Waves team as she looks forward to next season. “Me and (senior second baseman) Mallory (Wathen) talk every day about softball,” Sireno said. “We have big plans this year. We have lost a lot (from last year), but we had a lot of good backup players. I have a feeling we’ll make it just as far as we did last year, if not further.” When she finally does go to Bellarmine University Mike Harreld feels she has a chance to step into a starting spot. “I think she has a chance to go into Bellarmine and start right away,” he said. “She’s that strong of a player. I’m actually disappointed that more people
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Erin Sireno (center front row) poses with her family, coaches and softball teammates before she signed with Bellarmine University last Thursday. weren’t knocking down the door to get her. She’s probably one of the best players I’ve had here. She has speed and a great arm. She has a great glove too. She’s an intelligent player. You can’t coach that — ei-
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line. But Meade County held them to a 21-yard field goal to head into half time down 10-7. In the third quarter, Henderson County kicked another field goal from 34 yards to make the score 13-7 with 2:55 left in the third quarter. “Being down just 10-7 at the half was good because it seemed like they were knocking on the door a few times,” Mofield said. “I thought our defense stiffened up. To hold them to a field goal was a big deal.” With time running out of the third quarter, the Colonels scored again on an Edwards fullback dive from 6 yards out. Edwards set up that touchdown when he had a 36-yard run two plays earlier. “That’s their No.1 play on offense,” Mofield said of Henderson County’s fullback dive. “You saw tonight they ran it both on first and second down. It’s one of those things you have to be committed to stop.” The Colonels elected for the two-point conversion and senior quarterback Kolby Odaniel ran it in to make the score 21-7 with seven seconds left in the third quarter. On Henderson County’s next drive they kicked a 35yard field goal making the score 24-7. Then the Greenwave offense finally awoke on a big play from Mattingly who rifled the ball to sophomore wide receiver Thomas Wilson. Wilson then broke a tackle and scrambled 71 yards for the touchdown. Junior Michael Clinkscales’ extra point attempt soared wide right to keep the score at 24-13. Wilson ended the night with 102 yards on six catches. He also threw a pass for 19 yards. Meade County’s other wide receiver, sophomore Bo Wilson, had a big night with eight catches and 84 yards. He also had two interceptions. The Greenwave then stopped Henderson County in three plays during the next drive and got the ball back. They took the ball 81 yards but chewed up five minutes off the clock. Mattingly went 8-for-17 on the drive for 58 yards. But Clinkscales’ 21-yard field goal attempt was blocked and the Colonels were able to run out the remainder of the clock to end the game. “We started off the game badly,” Mattingly said. “If we would have played like we did toward the end of the game we would have had a shot to win. But we can’t take anything back now.” The Greenwave had 18 seniors on the team and all but three have played together since elementary school. “We played flag football and we played tackle football,” Nevitt said. “We played on the same teams and we played against each other. We all hang out and in
ther you have it or don’t.” And the numbers don’t lie — she certainly has it.
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school we’re always together. We love each other. I just hate to see it end.” Mattingly moved into the school district during his seventh grade year. The first group of friends he made was the football team. “I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to take me in,” he said. “It was such a hard change when I got here and they made it easy on me. I love these guys. I’ll always keep in touch with them.” Meade County ended the season 6-6 during a brutal first half of the schedule. In the end, this was a typical Meade County football team — just the way Mofield likes it. “Games will be over at some point for everybody, then you have to live the rest of your life,” he said. “I think if these kids attack life like they did these last several games they’re going to be successful. That’s what I’ll remember about them. They hung together and fought against a mighty schedule. “This was a good group of seniors. It’s going to be hard to replace them. They left a good legacy here. The good thing is the young kids saw all this and they know there’s a way to rise above all the hardships.” Meade County 0 7 0 6—13 Henderson County 7 3 11 3—24 Scoring Summary First Quarter HC: Casey Edwards 66-yard run (Brandon Potts kick), 10:51 Second Quarter MC: Tyler Crow 21-yard run (Michael Clinkscales kick), 6:47 HC: Potts 21-yard field goal, 2:02 Third Quarter HC: Potts 34-yard field goal, 2:55 HC: Edwards 6-yard run (Kolby Odaniel run), :07 Fourth Quarter HC: Potts 35-yard field goal, 10:00 MC: Tyler Mattingly 71-yard pass to Thomas Wilson (Kick failed), 8:00 Rushing Tyler Crow 14-97, Rex Liverman 8-18, Tyler Mattingly 4- -40, Max Cundiff 2-2, Tommy Arnold 1-3, Thomas Wilson 1- -1 Passing Tyler Mattingly 20-37-2-1, 219 yards Receiving Bo Wilson 8-84, Thomas Wilson 6-102, Tommy Arnold 2-6, Tyler Crow 2-14, Rex Liverman 1-8, Max Cundiff 1-11
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, who made the following sage observation: "It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours." •In all likelihood, you've never heard of an ailment known as aquagenic urticaria. It's extremely rare, affecting only 1 out of every 23 million people on the planet. Those who suffer from this disease are hypersensitive to the ions found in nondistilled water. They can drink distilled water, but if they come into contact with any other kind of water, they break out in a painful allergic rash. •The country of Finland has more islands than any other nation on Earth.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) While it seems that chaos is taking over, you get everything back to normal, even if it means being more than a little assertive with some people. Expect to hear more job-related news soon. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect to be able to move ahead with your workplace plans now that you have a good idea of what you might have to face. You also can anticipate a welcome change on the home front. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A quieter period settles in, giving you a chance to catch your breath, as well as allowing for more time to handle some important family matters. The arts dominate this weekend. Enjoy them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The frustrations of last week have pretty much played themselves out. You should find things going more smoothly, especially with those all-important personal matters. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Once again, you find a creative way to resolve a pesky problem in short order. However, a matter involving a possible breach of confidence might need a bit more time to check out. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Reuniting with an old friend could lead to the sharing of some great new experiences. But be careful you don't find yourself once again being supercritical or overly judgmental. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should be seeing some positive results following your move toward repairing that unraveling relationship. There might be some setbacks, but staying with it ultimately pays off. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Encouraging a friendlier environment in the home could go a long way to help dissipate anger and resolve problems, especially those affecting children. It won't be easy, but you can do it. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent act of kindness is beginning to show some unexpected (but very welcome) results. On another note, expect to hear more about a possible move to another locale.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The good news is that the sure-footed Goat can rely on his or her skill to get around obstacles in the workplace. The not-so-good news is that new impediments could turn up later. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A change of pace is welcome but also confusing. Before you make decisions one way or another, be sure you know precisely what it is you're being asked to do. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Don't fret if you don't get the gratitude you think you're owed for doing a nice thing for someone. There might be a good reason for that. In any event, what's important is that you did it. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making the sort of wise decisions that lead to shedding new light on dark situations. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The City of Vine Grove and Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust is again sponsoring the Dickens of a Christmas Festival in Vine Grove on December 4th and 5th. We are looking for vendors to sell arts and crafts and gift items. If you are interested please call Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422. You can also download forms at www.vinegrove.org. Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-7066. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542. 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. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Meade County Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call toll free (866) 6329992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). UDSA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
For Sale – Miniature Dachshund puppies – Black, tan, and red short haired, male and female. Raised in our home and spoiled daily! CKC registered. $250 includes first shot, vet check, and starter pack of food. Call 270-422-4828 Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-7066.
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Notice: Transportation to AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378. BRANDENBURG ALANON: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to all. Call 270-422-1050 for more information. OPEN DOOR ALATEEN GROUP: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. These meetings are for Al-Anon and Alateen members only. You qualify for membership if your life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Please come to any Al-Anon or Alateen Opened or Closed meetings! Call 270-422-1050 for more information. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place, 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270547-0347 or 270-547-0445. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-5470347 or 270-547-0445. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Look Good, Feel better, 3rd Monday of each month. 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 for info. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support, 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6 p.m. in the 5th floor boardroom at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-7061493 or Karen at 270-7061250 for more information. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Support groups typically meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and the 1st Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Registration is required. Call to register or for more information, call 270-7065092 or 270-706-5071
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BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, in 5A at 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Individuals who have had surgery, as well as those who are considering having the surgery are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Barnes, R.N. at 270-706-1559. HOPE & HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7893. SLEEP DISORDERS: AWAKE meeting – Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. A health awareness group for people affected by sleep apnea and/or sleep disorders. Call 812-738-7892 for more information. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lena at 270-422-2692.
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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
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LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center at 1111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. For more information, call 270706-5010 or e-mail Beth Greenwell at bgreenwell@ hmh.net
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English Estates
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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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 4.092 acres .............. LOT 29...................... $35,000 4.988 acres .............. LOT 30...................... $42,000
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Christmas by the River Opening Day Festivities! NOVEMBER 28, 2009 Gazebo, Brandenburg Riverfront Park –Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m. –Craft & Food Vendors begin at noon –Wagon Rides begin at noon
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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.
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YOUTH Marching band wraps up competitive Tips for how youth season at national event in Indianapolis can deal with bullies
Friday, November 20, 2009
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Carole Goodwin
The Meade County High School Marching Band played out its 2009 competitive fall season with a finale performance at the Bands of America Grand Nationals helped last weekend in Indianapolis. The MCHS band was one of nearly 80 marching bands from across the nation that participated in the three-day event. Avon High School, in Indiana, won the prestigious competition. The band competed in a halfdozen competitions throughout the fall, and is a regular performer at Greenwave athletic events. Bruce Soderstrom is director of the band and Matt Williams is assistant director. Lindsay Frank is the color guard instructor.
phone, it is known as cyber bullying. Both boys and girls can be bullies and can cause their victims to experience all types of negative feelings, including loneliness, low self-esteem, depression or embarrassment. If you find yourself or someone else as the victim of a bully, you should share your feelings and your situation with a caring adult. Remember your teachers, principals, guidance counselors and parents are there to listen and help. If you are afraid to report the bully or embarrassed to discuss the situation in front of others, ask an adult to talk with you in private. From there, you can work together on the best way to deal with the issue. Don’t worry about being perceived by your peers as a tattler or snitch. There’s a big difference between “tattling” and “telling on someone.” A person who tattles is deliberately trying to get someone in trouble. Telling on someone is intended to protect the well-being of yourself and others. You or someone you know deserves having a positive experience in life without being stressed out by bullying. For more information contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958.
4-H & Youth Development
THE NEWS STANDARD/BEN ACHTABOWSKI
CLOCKWISE (from top): Drummers play in formation at Hamilton Field; Allison Denton stays in rhythm; Jonathan Copeck plays his saxophone; Kita Simpson performs with the color guard.
Ekron students receive Panther Pride awards
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Lynn Combs and Haley Edge (pictured with principal Jon Thomas) were the recent recipients of an Ekron Elementary School Panther Pride Award for their willingness to quickly help a fellow student who had dropped her books in the hallway. Thanks to them, Ekron is a place where people want to be.
Unfortunately, bullying is a huge problem among young people. Whether you are walking down the halls, eating lunch or riding the bus, you may witness someone being bullied. You could even be the victim. Bullying is not an acceptable behavior and if someone bullies you, you do have options to peacefully deal with the situation. First, it’s important for you to understand bullying. Bullying occurs when someone hurts, scares or forces you to do something that’s against your beliefs or better judgment. Bullying comes in physical, mental and verbal forms. Physical bullying is when someone is kicked, hit, pushed or beaten by another person. Verbal bullying includes name calling, taunting, teasing and threatening. Bullying may affect you mentally when people spread rumors about you or try to destroy your friendships or relationship with others. This can occur face to face, by e-mail, texting, or instant messaging. When you are bullied (threatened, harassed, picked on) through a computer or cell
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VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT SATURDAYS! NOV. 21 & DEC. 19 & JAN. 16 1- 3 p.m., ages 10 and up
Come make new friends and check out our new gaming equipment. Tournament begins at 1 p.m. in the Meade County Public Library annex building. Snacks are provided.
Red Ribbon Week celebrated Submitted by Kellie Conley, RN, BSN School Nurse and Student Assistance Coordinator
Meade County High School students traded in their green for red Oct. 26-30 as they celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week began in California in 1986 after the kidnapping and death of Enrique Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent. Camarena was instrumental in the arrest of many marijuana and cocaine traffickers in the United States. After his death, many of his family, friends, and colleagues began wearing red ribbons in his honor. In 1988 Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention. Members from the MCHS Students Against Destruction Decisions organization kicked off Red Ribbon Week by tying red ribbons on all vehicles in the parking lot of the school. The entire student body was also given
red bracelets to wear and “drug-free” pledge cards to sign. Students that signed the pledge were entered into a drawing for gift cards from Target, O’Charley’s, iTunes and Barnes and Noble. Students from the Freshman Academy participated in unscrambling a drug free message in order to win prizes. School Resource Officer Mike Cummings performed simulated sobriety tests on the students using “drunk goggles.” These goggles simulate what it’s like to have a blood alcohol level of 0.08, the legal limit. He also talked about the effects of alcohol on your ability to think, reason and make decisions. The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety brought its Distracted Driving Simulator to MCHS. The “D2” simulator gives real-life exposure to the dangers of distracted driving without putting teenagers at risk by mimicking the handling characteristics of a vehicle. Drivers were given the opportunity to receive phone calls and text messages while attempting to obey the rules of the road.
Juniors and seniors also attended an assembly on the devastating affects of drinking and driving. Rose-Shell Barnard-Davidson, a native of Louisville, told the students her heartbreaking story of loss following the tragic alcohol related accident in 2000 that claimed the lives of her son and daughter. The students were deeply moved by her courageous words and many vowed to never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This incredible assembly was made possible by the generosity of Meade County Attorney Margaret Matney. Red Ribbon Week was a tremendous success and we hope that each year can be as great as this year. A very special pat on the back goes out to everyone that made Red Ribbon Week possible especially Kara Hawkins and Mark Zweifel, SADD club advisors, all the SADD club members, especially Scott King, Shania Harper, Youth Service Center Assistant, and Karen Cottrell, district health coordinator and school nurse.
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7TH ANNUAL IRVINGTON
CHRISTMAS PARADE
November 21, at dusk A Community Choir will be singing Christmas Carols around the City Christmas tree at 6 p.m. ET. Santa will be at the Irvington Fire House for the children after the parade. (Please bring YOUR OWN CAMERA). Kids, take this chance to register for a girl’s & boy’s bicycle that Santa will be drawing to give away that night. Don’t forget to send your letters to Santa! If you wish to participate in the parade, contact City Hall at 547-3835
Please come & join the spirit of the season!
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Friday, November 20, 2009
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Lunar Calendar Friday
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1:56-3:56 p.m. 2:26-4:26 a.m.
2:44-4:44 p.m. 3:14-5:14 a.m.
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From page B1 her gun for the record-breaking kill. “He was really loud,” she said. “Usually deer are quiet. So I got my gun ready to shoot and I shot it.” Her shot was far from great and actually tagged the deer’s back. “That’s not where you want to shoot a deer,” she said. “So I shot him again and I thought, man, I just got a big deer.” Immediately following her big kill she went to get her father. “I told my dad, ‘I think I got a big buck.’” Bryant said. “He didn’t believe me and then he saw it. He didn’t know what to think. He couldn’t believe it.” The humble 16-year-old attributes the kill to good fortune. “It was really lucky, but I’m really proud of myself,” Bryant said. “A lot of people are surprised that I had the nerve to shoot the deer. They don’t think I could have shot it because I’m a girl and that I would be nervous.” After the kill, the word got out and she has become a legend in the hunting world. “Everyone was saying ‘you’re famous now,’” Bryant said. “A bunch of guys want to go hunting with me now. They’re shaking my hand for good luck and all of that stuff.” Bryant’s fame has even drawn the attention of the big names in hunting. “We’ve had a lot of offers (for the deer) so far,” she said. “The prices keep going up everyday.” Bass Pro Shop has been the highest bidder. Also RedHead and Remington could sponsor her because she was using their gear. “I actually would like to keep the deer,” she said. “I don’t know what we’ll do but they may make a replica of the deer and take it around the nation. My name will be at the bottom of the deer.” Bryant didn’t know exactly how the money would be spent if they choose
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Clothes Closet & Food Pantry BROWN BAG DAY November 21 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. November 25 to 29 CLOSED November 30 REOPEN at 10 a.m. ANGEL TREE applications are closed!
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Deirdre Bryant poses with her 23- to 25-point deer at Webb’s Butcher Block. to sell it, but a portion would go toward her college funds and also paying off her parent’s house. Though when it comes down to it, Bryant just wants to hunt. “I kind of wish I didn’t get it so I could still go hunting. Last weekend was warm I like to go when it’s colder out. But I can still go doe hunting.” Bryant started hunting when she was 12 years old and during her first
year she shot a doe. The next year she shot two does within the same week. “I love hunting,” she said. “I like killing deer and I like all the guts and everything. It’s fun.” Even after hitting a homerun her first time hunting alone, the kill has not satiated her passion for hunting. “I don’t know how to top it,” Bryant said, “but it won’t stop me from hunting again.”
Where: Brandenburg Moose Lodge (245 Main St., Brandenburg, Ky.)
When: November 21st Time: 6 p.m.- Midnight EDT
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Local hunters show off opening-season kills
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Caleb Thomas, 8, harvested his first buck on Nov. 14, 2009 with a 223 youth model rifle. The seven-point buck weighed 170 pounds. He is the son of Adam and Carrie Lancaster of Flaherty and Chris and Leah Thomas of Brandenburg.
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Bob Simmons shows off his 10-point buck he harvested last weekend.
Poachers caught after nearly a year Submitted by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department
FRANKFORT — Resolute determination and a timely tip from a local citizen helped Christian County Conservation Sgt. James Nason close a deer poaching case last week, just three days before the statute of limitations on the charges would have expired. Two Christian County men entered guilty pleas Monday, Nov. 16, in Christian District
Court to charges related to killing a deer on the day prior to the 2008 firearms season opener and then Telechecking it one day later as if it were a legal kill. Chris Brown, 28, of Hopkinsville, and his father-inlaw, Sammy Gilliam, 55, of Pembroke, pleaded guilty in the poaching of a Boone and Crockett Club trophy class white-tailed buck. Brown admitted poaching the deer out of season and
then illegally Telechecking it a day later, while Gilliam pleaded guilty to assisting Brown after the kill. Telecheck is a system used by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for hunters to report their game harvest by telephone. Nason said he had been aware of the poaching for quite some time. But it was information he received from a community member during last month’s muzzleloader
deer season that allowed him to seek arrest warrants for Brown and Gilliam. Brown and Gilliam each paid fines and court costs of $409. In addition, Brown received a 30-day jail sentence that was probated for two years. He also forfeited his deer rifle, the mounted deer and was stripped of his hunting privileges for two years. Gilliam lost his hunting privileges for one year.
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Announcement
Vance new Ekron Baptist Church senior pastor
Dr. Jammie Vance has joined Ekron Baptist Church as senior pastor. Dr. Vance has been in ministry since 1992, serving in various positions such as associate pastor, youth pastor and senior pastor. He has a passion to preach and teach the Bible in relevant and applicable ways. His down-to-earth, evangelistic and encouraging style helps him relate to people of all ages. Dr.Vance has a Bachelor of Science degree from Boyce Bible College, a Master of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Tonya and they have four children, Mikayla, Alexis, Jordan and Brycen. Mikayla is a student at Stuart Pepper Middle School PHOTO SUBMITTED and plays on the 8th grade basketball team. Alexis, Jordan and Brycen are Dr. Jimmie Vance, shown with his family, is the students at Ekron Elementary School. new senior pastor at Ekron Baptist Church.
Achievement
Meade County Public Library awarded as Community Partner
The Fall Institute recently presented the Meade County Public Library with the award for Best Non-profit Community Partner. The Meade County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers nominated the MCPL for its ongoing work with families and students in Meade County. The FRYSCs collaborate with the library to bring many worthwhile programs into the schools. Representing the library is Rachel Baelz, director; Diana Seal, youth librarian; and Peggy Darnall, MCPL library board. Representing the Meade County Family Resource and Youth Services Centers is Amy Berry, Coordinator for PHOTO SUBMITTED Student Services; Debbie Canavera, Stuart Pepper Middle School and An- Left to right: Andrea Pike-Goff, Debbie Canadrea Pike-Goff, David T. Wilson and vera, Peggy Darnall, Rachel Baelz, Diana Seal Brandenburg Primary. and Amy Berry.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Community Event
Battletown Elementary celebrate Veterans Day
Battletown students take the oath to uphold the Constitution.
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Veterans Day was observed at Battletown Elementary School during an early morning school-wide assembly Tuesday, Nov. 10. Ms. Nancy Bell’s 2nd and 3rd grade classes recited the Preamble to the Constitution. Ms. Belinda Jones, librarian, led the students in a pledge of oath to uphold the Constitution.
Marriages Rita Lynn Moore, 48, of Guston, daughter of Patsy Jean Butler and Richard Kenneth Moore, to Thomas Wayne Bruce, 51, of Guston, son of Charlotte Ann Hall and Cecil Lee Bruce.
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Nov. 20: Kacie Smith; Nov. 21: Jeffrey Stull, Meagan Ray, Eliza Hughes, Bruce Shackett, Christy Stull and Kevin Dunn; Nov. 22: Cole Durham, Regina Duncan, Laura Beth Smith, David Culp and Cindy Richards; Nov. 23: George Thomas and James Everet Haynes; Nov. 24: Jillian Brooks, Tobie Greenwell, Kennedy and Kaelyn Ledford, Kellie Arnold, James Cecil, Carrie Schmidt and Ronald Thompson; Nov. 25: Ann Williams, Cassie Basham and Cindy Trent; Nov. 26: Trish Pike, Justin Waters, Tristin Mattingly, Brent Hottell and Justin Jones
Misty Dawn Allen, 25, of Brandenburg, daughter of Linda Lou Hardesty and Randall Louis Bandy, to Randall Eugene Reed, 32, of Brandenburg, son of Bonita Sue Dull and Larry Eugene Reed.
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Stuart Pepper Middle School holds food drive
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Students at Stuart Pepper Middle School pose beside some of the 2,395 items donated to help replenish shelves at a local food pantry.
Stuart Pepper Middle School students understand the impact of giving, especially during the holiday season. Knowing that the community food pantry has run low on food this fall, students decided to have a canned food drive to help replenish the pantry shelves. SPMS students donated a total of 2,395 items. The drive was a team competition and the team who donated the most food items earned a Community Service Badge, part of the school’s Renaissance program.
The 8th Grade Hurricanes’ team earned the badge by donating 1,128 items. Students in Mrs. Mary Lang’s algebra class challenged one another to bring in food items. They led the way for the Hurricanes by donating 740 cans. The 7th Grade Eagles’ team came in second with 709 food items. Some students donated money from their allowance or money they had earned to purchase food items. Our students are proud of their successful food drive.
Seventh grade Lady Waves basketball team goes to final round at state
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The 7th grade Lady Wave basketball team pose after competing in the state championships, losing to Lincoln County in the final round.
The 7th grade Lady Wave basketball team participated in the 2009 Middle School State Tournament, in Lexington, on Nov. 7-8 and took home runner-up honors. In the Sweet 16 the Lady Waves, coached by Todd Saylor, defeated Bernheim 43-12. In the Elite 8 the Lady Waves defeated an
excellent Anderson County team 41-24. In the semi-finals the Lady Waves outlasted a very good Casey County team in a thrilling 31-30 victory. The Lady Waves came up short in the state championship game losing to Lincoln County 28-38.
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