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Elem. schools sites for H1N1 vaccine clinics Payneville, Flaherty schools host first of local flu clinics Staff Report The News Standard
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department initiated school-based H1N1influenza vaccination clinics across the seven-county district this week. The clinics will take place in at least one school in each county, and will continue through December until all schools have had vaccine clinics. In Meade County, Payneville Elementary School was the site for the first local clinic on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Flaherty Elementary
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Students at Flaherty Elementary and Brandenburg Primary schools played the part of pilgrims and Native Americans as they celebrated Thanksgiving.
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Business’s license suspended due to health risks Council cites ‘threat to public safety’ as key concern By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com
BRANDENBURG — During a specialcalled meeting held Thursday evening, city council moved to suspend the business license of Granny’s Attic, a second-hand shop located on Broadway. The action came after a brief closed session with Meade County fire chief Larry Naser. Council woman Patsy Lusk read aloud council’s motion, stating “immediate threat to public safety and health and welfare” as reason for the course of action.
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Dozens of local Special Olympics bowling team members have been setting them up and knocking them down at Lynn’s Pins on Tuesday afternoons, as they practice in preparation for the upcoming state competition. Bowling is one of the four athletic events available to Meade County Special Olympics participants, and based on the high scores Meade County earned during the
ABOVE: Jeremiah Estes; RIGHT: Students in Mrs. Erin Donnerman’s kindergarten class
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BRANDENBURG — If you’re looking for a way for your family to catch the holiday spirit, then plan to be in Brandenburg this Saturday. That’s when fireworks and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus will mark the beginning of the 12th annual Christmas By The River
light display in the community’s park on the banks of the Ohio River. Beginning then, and from dusk to midnight each day through Jan. 3, 2010, visitors will be able to see some 100 displays lighted by an estimated 350,000 bulbs as they drive or walk through Riverfront Park. The day’s festivities will begin at noon. That’s when
food and craft booths will open and mule-drawn wagons will begin taking passengers on tours of the park and Historic Buttermilk Falls Recreational Trail and of the downtown area. At the same time, the Brandenburg Police Department’s annual silent auction will open near the park’s gazebo, offering dozens of donated gift baskets and baked
items for sale to the highest bidders. Proceeds from the event help support the city’s Citizens On Patrol program. From noon to 5:15 p.m., the gazebo will be the site of a series of mini-concerts of holiday entertainment provided by choirs from local churches, school choruses, and others.
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Choral performances, horse wagon rides, vendors and craft booths, a visit from Santa, fireworks and the traditional lighting ceremony will all take place on Saturday.
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Several sophomores at Meade County High School helped make the Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for 30 local families. Through their charitable efforts, those students gathered thousands of canned goods and enough money to purchase 30 turkeys to donate to the Meade County Food Pantry. English teacher Shannon Anderson challenged five of her sophomore classes to see which period could rake in the most donations, with the winning team receiving a hearty, homecooked meal prepared by Anderson and her mother. “The kids really took it seriously and this is the result of their work,” Anderson said Saturday afternoon at the food pantry as she stood among the 30 donated turkeys. “I think these are some pretty special kids. Some kids get a bad wrap today and this goes to show that they can have really good
intentions.” The five classes piled up 2,520 canned goods and raised $800, half of which was used to purchase 30 turkeys and 50 boxes of stuffing. Anderson said the remainder of the money will be used to buy more turkeys at Christmas time. Anderson’s second period class won the competition by accruing 1,100 cans. “We had fun with it and just about everybody brought something in everyday ... loose change or something,” said sophomore Meghan Dawson. “We were excited about doing it.” Linda Whelan, director of the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, said the organization is in dire need of the donations, and the local families who receive the food items will surely be grateful. “Because it’s not just about having a turkey to eat ... a turkey is a symbol of Thanksgiving,” Whelan said.
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MCHS teacher Shannon Anderson, sophomore Meghan Dawson, clothes closet director Linda Whelan and assistant director Karen Harris stand behind some of the 30 turkeys dropped off at the Clothes Closet on Saturday.
Volunteers remove 1,042 bags of litter from county roadways Mark Gossett Meade Co. Solid Waste & Recycling
During these tough economic times I am thankful that we can offer a necessary service to our community at no cost. For those of you that didn’t know, our industrial paper shredder has been fully operational for over a year now and many citizens and businesses have already utilized this free service. If you have paperwork that you would like to have shredded, please call us at 270-422-2868 to set up an appointment, During your scheduled time period, you are welcome to stay and watch as your paperwork is processed. Sept. 21 kicked off four weeks of fall litter cleanup in Meade County with 37 local non-profit groups participating. During the course of this month-long program, 1,042 bags of litter were removed from our county’s roadways. Our volunteer groups are to be commended for another job well done. If our citizens would make a decision to stop tossing trash out of their car windows, Meade County’s roadside litter problem would diminish considerably. I challenge you to change your habits. Not only will you feel
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At 5:15 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will begin their trip into the park, and at 5:30 p.m. they will join Brandenburg Mayor David Pace to flip the switch that will simultaneously start the fireworks and illuminate the holiday displays. Following the ceremony, children will be able to visit the Clauses in the gazebo, where the couple will listen to Christmas wish lists, advise on niceness and naughtiness, and pose for photos with their young guests. The Clauses will be at the gazebo for as long as it takes for every child to have an opportunity to visit them, according to Amy Haynes, events coordinator for the City of Brandenburg. Sponsors of this year’s kick-off events are Bran-
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Meeting briefs from November Fiscal court says no to stipend increase for training During fiscal court’s November meeting, Meade County Water District General Manager Joe Bartley asked magistrates for the opportunity to increase water district board member’s monthly stipends if they pursued their own individual training with the Public Service Commission. Bartley said presently the five board members receive a stipend of $300 per month. If board members volunteer to attend a PSC training course, which is typically a two-day event, those board members are eligible to have their monthly stipend increase to $500. He said the training better enhances board members’ understanding and capabilities, which allows them to serve the board, and the community, better. He also said the stipend increase was an incentive for board members to want to attend training. Bartley clarified that although the stipend increase is contained within the water district’s budget, and it does not involve fiscal court money, he is still required to have fiscal court’s approval. Magistrate Mark Hubbard made a motion to approve the stipend increase for board members who seek out the additional training. After several moments of silence the motion wasn’t seconded, causing it to die. Ekron city council tackles park vandalism During the regular monthly meeting of the Ekron City Council, mayor Gwynne Ison and the council discussed several concerns, after not meeting last month due to lack of a quorum. First, Ison and the council discussed street repairs, specifically on Reese Avenue, where Ison said the road needs gravel. Ison said, though, that the speed limit, set at 15 mph, should significantly reduce the issues regarding steep drainage ditches. Another part of the problem could be from drivers by-passing speed bumps and wear and tear on the road. Ison suggested getting a list together of gravel that needs to be laid within the city. The council also discussed continued vandalism at the park in town. Ison proposed a solution to the problem, by installing security cameras at Ekron Grocery, and possibly other locations, to be pointed toward the area. Ison requested getting more information about security cameras and their viability in Ekron. Battletown Community Park gets county funding After hearing a request from two Battletown Community Park representatives during November’s fiscal court meeting, magistrates voted to provide $1,500 to the park, in efforts to keep it open to the community. Last year fiscal court voted to no longer fund amounts to annual community events like Guston Days and the Battletown Blowout, citing the recessing economy as a major reason for the cutbacks. After hearing during this month’s meeting, however, that Battletown Community Park was on the verge of closing because not enough money is available to pay the insurance bill, magistrates voted to allot the $1,500 that it had previously provided to the Battletown Blowout. After clarifying with county attorney Margaret Matney, it was deemed that the funding could be used to pay the park’s insurance bill even though they money had previously been earmarked specifically for the Battletown Blowout event.
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its own laws within the U.S. Constitution. It goes even further by establishing that any power not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution is the exclusive jurisdiction of each state. The tenth amendment was the guarantee that the signers of the Constitution needed to take back to the citizens of their states to show them that this new government of the People, by the People, and for the People was NOT just a new monarchy, but truly a democratic form of government that allowed them the opportunity to choose their own destiny. Next week: How the right of states to self-governance has been violated.
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math proficiency, Jefferson County schools started identifying students “at grade level” when test scores show them performing in a lower category called “apprentice.” It gets worse. In its “apprentice” category of performance, the state uses three levels. The lowest level starts at 40 points. This means some Jefferson County students performing at only 40 percent of proficiency (40 points with 100 required for proficiency) are identified by the pig beautifiers as learning “at grade level.” Talk about Swine Flu. This is sickening. Hearing no objection from the mayor’s office or metro council, should we assume this conspiracy’s web is spun high and wide? That depends on the response from local politicians — who benefit from claiming the city offers a world-class education system — even if it doesn’t. How high this goes depends on the response from Frankfort’s politicians and bureaucrats entrusted with the leadership of our education system. My “Deep Throat” informs me that the Greater Louisville Project’s extremely misleading information is readily endorsed by JCPS
Superintendent Sheldon Berman and U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville. I’m not seeing black helicopters here. But what I do see — and anyone else can if they take an objective look — is that claiming students performing at only 40 percent of proficiency are “at grade level” does little to move Kentucky away from the precipice of a Third World education system. Deep Throat also provided a handout from the forum filled with myths about charter schools, including that they “negatively affect financial resources of public schools.” Test Question: If these folks falsely state that students achieving at only 40-percent proficiency are progressing at a pace adequate for competing in the 21st century, why should we believe any of their claims — especially those about school choice, which would diminish their control over a failing education system? Pass the lipstick, please. Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. Read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.
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The coverup — not the original scandal — always lands “educrats” and their political enablers in the hottest water. Hiding bad news to save face or prevent temporary political fallout is how a low-level felony “breaking and entering” brought down a presidency. Despite Halloween’s passing, the ghost of “Tricky Dick” floats throughout Kentucky’s largest school district. The Jefferson County Public Schools and its community enablers — to avoid embarrassment — are engaged in a massive coverup of the truth about academic performance. The Greater Louisville Project serves as primary enabler. It claims that 90 percent of JCPS students read “at or above grade level.” Yet, the latest state test scores show that more than 40 percent of middle school students in the district are not proficient readers. The gaps between fantasy created by a group des-
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perate to justify claims of a world-class school district and reality of the latest numbers are even wider in math and science. During a recent education forum at Jefferson County’s Southwest Government Center, the Greater Louisville Project claimed 81 percent of students performed at grade level last year in math and science. But how? The education department’s own scores show that 59 percent of all JCPS high school students failed to reach proficiency in math and 63 percent scored below proficiency in science. Fortunately, these enablers cannot erase test scores. If they could, no one could see the truth. The first step toward fixing Kentucky schools requires accepting that leaders of one of the nation’s 50 largest school districts have become very adept at putting lipstick on a pig. Kentucky students are placed in one of four categories based on academic performance by using a scale of zero to 140 points — with 100 points the threshold students must reach for proficiency. However, in order to avoid embarrassment for a school district where only 29 percent of its eighth-graders reach
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to the powers of the States. The Ninth Amendment states: “The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” This statement basically means that although the Constitution gives certain rights to the Federal Government, it DOES NOT prohibit any other rights to the states (or the citizens of those states). This amendment reaffirms Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution, guaranteeing each state’s right to self-governance. The writers of the Constitution went even further to insure the rights of the individual states with the Tenth Amendment, which reads; The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the People. This amendment is the very foundation of our nation. It gives each and every state within our United States the right to establish
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each state should retain its individual identity, along with the legal and legislative independence inherent in such status. This promise was not enough to satisfy the representatives, nor the citizens of the states, however. This new constitution established a central government that many thought was too powerful, or too able to position itself in authority over the states. In fact, the states initially refused to ratify the Constitution because they believed that it granted too much power to the Federal Government. It was therefore sent back to the Constitutional Convention with the aforementioned concerns. The founders, noting these concerns, then composed a set of limiting guidelines. These guidelines eventually became the Bill of Rights, and the new Constitution was duly ratified and accepted. Two sections of this “Bill of Rights,” the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, specifically addressed limiting the powers of the new Federal Government as it pertained
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Last week I decided to buy a nativity set for my front yard. Up until now, you could find one most any place, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, most of the larger stores; even Walgreens had them. So I started calling around to see where I could pick up a set. Well, to my great surprise, there are NONE. I called Pamida, Cox’s, and Allen’s Hardware because they were close by. Same answer everywhere I called — no, and don’t expect to get them in. Then I decided to broaden my search, so I called Elizabethtown, K-Mart, Sears, Wal-Mart, Home Depot — same answer, no. Now I am furious. I decided to call Louisville, so I called Meijer, of course I got the same answer — no. A lot of these places I not only called, but I went back to check on personally, to see if maybe something had come in, but nothing. While in my quest I found plenty of snowmen, angels, bears, pigs and a zebra, but no nativity; by now I am ready to explode. I was still under the impression that Christmas was the celebration of the birth of Christ and if I could find Santas of all kinds, snowmen, flying geese, a zebra and even a decorated pig, I should be able to find a nativity because I thought we were celebrating Christ, not a decorated pig. I thought this is nothing in comparison to the real problem: We have millions of young men and women laying down their lives daily for our freedom and the reason this country was founded. They are dying in foreign countries for our rights and “we, the people” are sitting by and doing nothing while our rights are being taken away, all the time. If, in fact, we are still a free country, with the same principles our country was established on —freedom of speech; freedom of religion; freedom of life; freedom of liberty; freedom of the pursuit of happiness — and if we want to keep it this way then all Christians of every Christian religion are going to have to stand together united as one force to keep this country united with the same principles it was founded on. Friday I went to Florence, Ky., to spend the weekend with some friends. After hours on the phone and checking every store that might have nativity sets, we found a couple at Lowe’s, neither appropriate for what I needed. She finally thought of H&S Hardware in Louisville; she called and they had them. Needless to say, I stopped in on my way home and bought one. It is now set up in my front yard. Oh! I forgot, you can order them online, but who wants to do that and why should anyone have to, especially when you can find everything but a nativity set at most stores. So again, I’ll ask, what happened to Christ in Christmas?
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Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 1 Tract A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, property located in Meade County, deed tax $106. Estate of William R. Lawson, by Patricia Benham and Ricky Lawson, Co-Administrators with will annexed, to Patricia L. Benham and Wade L. Benham, a 5.895 acre tract on Weldon Road, Brandenburg. Estate of William R. Lawson, by Patricia Benham and Ricky Lawson, Co-Administrators with will annexed, to Patricia L. Benham and Wade L. Benham, an 11.496 acre tract on Weldon Road, Brandenburg. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Jeff Nott, lot 3 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $22. Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb to Jeff Nott, lot 26 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $22. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America, to Eric R. Judge and Migmone C. Simons-Judge, 501 Piping Rock Road, Unite 202-2, Brandenburg. Angela Ferry, nka Angela D. Adams, to Jeffrey Cox and Savannah Cox, 170 Windsor Place, Brandenburg, deed tax $121.50. Kimberly Thomas and Louis A. Thomas, Jr. to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, grant of easement, Parcel No. 275, property located in Meade County. Kimberly Thomas and Louis A. Thomas, Jr. to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, grant of easement, Parcel No. 276, property located in Meade County. Howard R. Alley and Barbara Alley to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, grant of easement, Parcel No. 278, property located in Meade County. William H. Cutting to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 34 Tract A, property located in Meade County, deed tax $156.50. Pamela J. Howard to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 35 Tract A, property located in Meade County, deed tax $151.50. Gary G. J. St. Amand and Patricia C. St. Amand to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, grant of easement, Parcel No. 37, property located in Meade County. Kenneth R. Benoit and Erika Benoit to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 60, property located in Meade County, deed tax $3.50 Sue Cummings and Melissa Pickett and Michael Landon Pickett to Jennifer Honaker, lot 21, 22 and 23 of English Estates Subdivision, deed tax $40.50. Citizens Union Bank, by and through Masha C. Miller, First Vice President, to Matthew Brackett and Pamela Brackett, property located in Meade County, deed tax $35. Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb to Nancy E. Davis, lot 28 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $22. Julian M. Isonto Lon A. Maggard and Susan K. Maggard, 2.09 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $25. Terry E. Medley and Corliss S. Medley to James H. Haisma, Jr. and Theresa Haisma, lot 231 of Audubon Woods Section of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $169. Robert E. Cummings to Kimberli D. Garretson, 79 Rolling Ridge Court, Brandenburg, deed tax $164.50. Thelbert Clemons Oglesby, Jr. and Shirley A. Oglesby to Troy L. Benham, lot 6 of Buck Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $27.50. Elaine Stephens and Don Stephens to Steven Butler and Tammy Butler, lot 12 of Dove Haven Subdivision, deed tax $5. Alexander Garcia to Debrah A. Garcia, property located in Meade County. George H. Hoffman and Minnie Hoffman to Elroy Ray and
Etheleen Ray, property located in Meade County, deed tax $.50. Howard Smith Ford II and Petra Ford to Lauren M. McCallister, 825 Shot Hunt Road, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $96. Keith Willett to James Aaron Wilkins, property located in Meade County, deed tax $81.50 Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb to Justin Goodwin and Angela Goodwin, lot 8 of Country Lane Estates, deed tax $113. Malinda Board to William T. Price and Terri W. Price and Jeffrey A. Price and Theresa G. Price, lot 24 of Otter View Estates, deed tax $14. Jill E. Gibson, fka Jill E. Holler, and Danny Gibson to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 14 Tract A, deed tax $2.50. Inez Moss to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 20 Tract A, C, D and E, deed tax $17. Larry J. Ferguson and Yu Ferguson to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 26 Tract A and B, deed tax $42.50. David A. Vowels and Veronica Elaine Vowels to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 76, deed tax $23. Robert A. Voight to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 21 Tract A, B and C, deed tax $5. Michael Ploude, Sr. and Gloria Ploude to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 23 Tract A, B and C, deed tax $16.50. Teresa C. Yates, a widow, under the Teresa C. Crawford Revocable Living Trust, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 42 Tract A and B, deed tax $.50. Jerry Horton and Pamela Horton to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, deed of conveyance, Parcel No. 289, deed tax $86.50. Theresa Pawlawski, aka Teresa Pawlawski, aka Marty Theresa Pawlawski, a single and unmarried person; and John R. Pawlawski, aka John Pawlawski, aka Bobby Pawlawski, a single and unmarried person; and Commonwealth of Kentucky; and Knotts Supply, Inc., aka Knott Supply, Inc.; and United States of America; and Central Farm Supply of Kentucky, Inc.; and State Auto Mutual Insurance Company; and Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet; and Doe Valley Association, Inc., By Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Mark R. Jarvis and Erin P. Jarvis, lot 282 of Audubon Woods Section of Doe Valley Subdivision. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach to John C. Robinson, Sr., contract for deed, parcel 6 consisting of 12.623 acres and parcel 7 consisting of 12.531 acres in Meade County. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach to John C. Robinson, Sr., contract for deed, parcel 5 consisting of 12.697 acres in Meade County. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach to John C. Robinson, Sr., contract for deed, parcel 4 consisting of 12.776 acres in Meade County. Rebecca M. Richardson, by and through her attorney-in-fact Jo Lyn Vowels, to Jeff Nott, lot 66 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $22. Bill Wood to Jamie Goodwin, contract for deed, 201 Lynn Street, Muldraugh. Ronald E. Davis and Carol D. Davis to Steven Solomon and Geraldine Solomon, 60 Brightberry Road, Brandenburg, deed tax $229. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott to William H. Kays and Karen S. Kays, lot 63 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $165. Jack Shacklett and Rose Shacklett to James David Shacklett and Brenda Jean Shacklette, easement agreement. 0.741 acres in Meade County. Wheatley Motor Company, by and through Pat Wheatley, to P & A Properties, LLC, by and through
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Ronald Able, a 2.016 acre tract in Brandenburg, deed tax $100. Howard Charles Orr, Jr. and Traci Lee Greenwell, fka Traci Lee Orr and James M. Greenwell, aka Mike Greenwell, to David M. McCoy, lot 6 of Sunflower Estates, deed tax $85. Thomas A. Duke to James Wilson and Christine Wilson, property located in Meade County, deed tax $18.50. Nancy E. Davis to Daniel J. Pavlik, contract, 1140 Liberty Road, Battletown. Doris E. Jenkins to Brandenburg Telecom LLC, a Kentucky Limited Livability Company, by and through Alllison Willoughby, Member, easement, a 289 square foot tract near Battletown. Tammy Prough to Michael A. Colasanti, lot 17 and 18 of Starwood, deed tax $32. Julia Graf to Vickie Kingsbury, 315 Hicks Road, Guston.
Quit Claim Deeds Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BG 1 Series, lot 1 and 3 of Simpson Tracts. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BAG@ 1 Series, lot 11, 31, 32, 35, and 36 of Coyote Forest Subdivision. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BBAAJJ 1 Series, lot 3A, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of Millstead Subdivision. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, G@ 1 Series, lot 78 of Knob Subdivision, Section 1. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BAGA 1 Series, lot 8 of Highland Heights. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, G@\ 1 Series, 80 Blue Jay Court, Vine Grove, Ky. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, RG@ 3 Series, lot 11 of Flaherty Heights Subdivision. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, G 1 Series, 204 Sunny Meadows Drive, Brandenburg. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, G 1 Series, lot 28, 29 and 51 of The Woods. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BASHJR 1 Series, lot 35 of Park Place Estates. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BGA 1 Series, lot 1, 2, 3, 5 and 12 of Otter Haven Estates. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BHRAWG 1 Series, lot 15, 16, 17, 42, 43, 44, 54, 55, 63 and 64 of The Woods. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BHJR 1 Series, lot 6 and 17 of Flaherty Heights Subdivision. Steven W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BGA 1 Series, lot 1 and 2 of Scenic Acres. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, by and through Gene McGehee, their attorney-in-fact to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, BACX 1 Series, tract 26 of The Coffman Farm. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, G@ 1 Series, lot 125 and 126 of The Knob Subdivision.
Building Permits 10/29/09 C&C Storage, commercial change of use, $341.60. 11/12/09 James Basham, pole barn, $82.50. 11/13/09 Kevin Mills, addition. 11/13/09 Kevin and Nicole Whelan, garage, $82.50. 11/13/09 Betty and Elizabeth Downs, doublewide ‘09, $100. 11/17/09 Jeffrey and Rebekah Braunhausen, garage, $82.50. 11/18/09 Steve Redmon, single family dwelling, $210.60.
Brandenburg Police Department 10/30/09 at 11:37 a.m. Thomas Hardin of New Albany, Ind. was
driving a 2007 International. Christopher Hulsey of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Segrave Fire Apparatus. Hulsey was parked at the gas pumps getting fuel. Hardin entered the parking lot and was attempting to go in front of Hulsey. Hardin misjudged the clearance and hit the ladder on the front of Hulsey’s vehicle with the side of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to Hardin’s vehicle. Very minor damage was done to Hulsey’s vehicle. Report BPD09108 was filed by Officer Singleton. 11/8/09 at 12:16 a.m. Paul Barr of Lanesville, Ind. was driving a 2005 GM Sierra northbound on ByPass Road when a deer ran into his path. Barr was unable to avoid hitting the deer. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report BPD09110 was filed by Officer Singleton. 11/9/09 at 11:05 a.m. Blaine Gatliff of Brandenburg was driving a 1996 Chrysler Sebring. Mary Maysey of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. Maysey stated that she was waiting to turn left and had her turn signal on while on Broadway Street. Gatliff was going the same direction and did not stop and collided into the rear of Maysey. Maysey complained of back pain and was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle. No injuries were reported. Moderate to severe damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09111 was filed by Officer Singleton. 11/15/09 at 10:55 p.m. Kurtis Clark of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. Brian Taylor of Brandenburg was driving a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. Joseph Wagner of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 1999 Dodge Stratus. Clark stated that as he was attempting to turn left onto Old Ekron Road from ByPass Road he hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. Due to this action, Clark left the road, traveled into the ditch, and struck the right rear side of Taylor’s vehicle. In the process of leaving the roadway, Clark threw debris all over Wagner’s vehicle. Wagner stated that the puddle of antifreeze under the vehicle was not there before the accident. No injuries were reported. Moderate to severe damage was done to Clark’s and Taylor’s vehicles. Minor to moderate damage was done to Wagner’s vehicle. Report BPD09112 was filed by Officer Whited. 11/17/09 at 4:34 p.m. Derek Vessels of Brandenburg was driving a 1996 Honda Pilot. Lloyd Sedoris of Payneville was driving a 1999 Mercury Sable. Vessels stated that his vehicle started to hydroplane, which caused him to cross the turn lane and he was unable to stop before the left side of his vehicle hit the left side of Sedoris’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Minor to moderate damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09113 was filed by Officer Whited.
Meade County Sheriff Department 11/3/09 at 4:31 p.m. Arthur Dettman of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 1991 Ford Ecoline E-350. Dettman was traveling eastbound on Flaherty Road and hit mirrors with a red pick up truck, driver is unknown and was traveling westbound on Flaherty Road. The driver side mirror window broke on Dettman’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0300 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/4/09 at 1:38 p.m. Stephen Dvorak of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Nissan Frontier. Orean Decuir of Bowling Green, Ky. was driving a 1999 Kenworth T600. Dvorak was traveling westbound on KY 1638 and Dvorak was traveling eastbound on KY 1638. Decuir and witnesses stated that they witnessed Dvorak crossing the center line and observed Decuir move from the travel portion of the road to the shoulder to avoid hitting Dvorak but was unable to avoid the accident due to Dvorak crossing the road and striking him on the shoulder of the road. Dvorak was treated by Meade County EMS and was transported by Life-Net Air Ambulance to University of Louisville Hospital. Very severe damage was done to Dvorak’s vehicle. Moderate damage was done to Decuir’s vehicle. Report 09-0302 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/4/09 at 6:51 p.m. James Pike of Vine Grove, Ky. was driving a 2002 Dodge westbound on Rabbit Run Road when a dog entered the roadway into his path, causing him to strike the dog. No injuries were reported. Minor
Friday, November 27, 2009 damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0303 was filed by Officer Wright. 11/7/09 at 5:24 p.m. Stacey Davis of New Albany, Ind. was driving a 1996 Dodge. Joseph Bischof of Louisville was driving a 2005 Ford. Bischof was traveling eastbound on Fairgrounds Road. Davis was making a left turn from Fairgrounds Road onto Circle K Road and turned into the path of Bischof, causing him to hit his vehicle. According to Davis, he did not see Bischof due to the sun in his eyes. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and injured party was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Very severe damage was done to both vehicles. Report 09-0305 was filed by Officer Wright. 11/8/09 at 11:32 a.m. Christine Gardiner of Surprise, Ariz. was driving a 2002 Dodge Dakota northbound on KY 79 at KY 261. Gardiner stated that the vehicle in front of her slammed on their brakes and she hit her brakes and slid off the road and hit a fence owned by Howard P. King. Witness stated that she was following Gardiner and that they were slowing for the vehicle making the turn and for some reason Gardiner slammed on her brakes and the next thing she knew, Gardiner hit the fence. No injuries were reported. Minor to moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0304 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/9/09 at 9:22 a.m. Ester Hamilton of Brandenburg was driving a 2004 Chrysler Sebring eastbound on Battletown Road when an unknown large black truck that was traveling westbound on Battletown Road was in Hamilton’s lane of traffic. Hamilton ran off the roadway to avoid a collision and struck a semi trailer
that was parked on lot of 3365 Battletown Road. First aid was given by Meade County EMS #1 and Hamilton was transported to University of Louisville Hospital by the Life Net helicopter. Report 09-0306 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/11/09 at 8:15 a.m. Margaret Duvall of Louisville was driving a 2004 Ford Taurus on Brandenburg Road in the right lane when a deer ran into the roadway directly into her path. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0307 was filed by Officer Ponder. 11/12/09 10:10 a.m. Edward Cates of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer eastbound on KY 1638 when a deer ran into the passenger side front fender, causing minor damage. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0308 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/13/09 at 3:15 p.m. Brittani Troutman of Brandenburg had parked her 2005 Scion TC at Meade County High School. An unknown vehicle made contact with her left rear bumper and wheel well, causing deep scuff marks to the left side of her vehicle. The unidentified vehicle left the scene. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to Troutman’s vehicle. Report 090309 was filed by Officer Cummings. 11/13/09 at 11:45 p.m. Arvell Trent of Ekron was driving a 2006 Ford Explorer eastbound on Hwy. 448 just past the junction of Hwy. 1638 and Hwy. 448 and struck a deer. Trent then pulled to the side of the road and stopped. The officer was unable to locate the deer. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to the vehicle. Report 09-0310 was filed by Officer Shipley.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Submitted by Meade Co. Area Chamber of Commerce
BRANDENBURG — Meade County Public Library is the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month for November. The library was selected because of the key role it plays in the community’s intellectual life; its commitment to the people of Meade County; and its support of and involvement in the work of the Chamber of Commerce. “Our library is one of the jewels of Meade County,” says Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Pike. “In other communities the size of ours, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a library that matches the Meade County Public Library in the breadth and depth of the services it offers and its commitment to collaborative ef-
forts with other community organizations.” That sentiment was echoed earlier this month, when the library was awarded the Best Partner/Non-Profit Organization Award for 2009 by the Family Resources & Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky. Members of the organization are professionals who come together to provide legislative advocacy, training, and support for public schools’ family resource and youth services center coordinators in Kentucky. Two coordinators — Debra Canavera from Stuart Pepper Middle School and Andrea Pike-Golf from Brandenburg Primary School and David T. Wilson Elementary School — nominated the library for the award. “When you mention ‘library,’ the first thing everyone thinks of is books. The Meade County Public
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From left to right, MCPL staff member Sarah Graham, library assistant; Rachel Baelz, library director; Sheila Rountree, library assistant; Jeanne Yates, library assistant; and Megan Stith, head of children’s services represent MCPL during its recent recognition. Library staff has realized that our library is much more than the books on the shelves. Our library is truly the center of many of our community’s and schools’ activities,” they wrote.
Library Director Rachel Baelz says she was delighted to accept the award, which she describes as a tribute to the hard work of the library’s seven full-time and ten parttime staffers, as well as the
members of its board. Use of the library continues to grow, she says, and that’s one of the reasons for the new state-of-the-art facility that will be build on land on Old Ekron Road, op-
posite the site of the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. For those who think the library doesn’t get that much use, the director cites these figures for the fiscal year that ended June 30: •123,000 visits to the library. •89,485 books circulated. •24,188 Internet users on its computers. •19,880 people of varying ages who took part in 813 programs or events. The library is located at 400 Library Place in Brandenburg, and is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library can be reached by telephone at 270-422-2094 and by e-mail at askus@ kynet.org. Many of its resources are online at www. meadereads.org.
Beans pack a healthy, low-fat protein punch Chad O’Bryan Everyday Remedies
I once heard an interview with one of the world’s leading dieticians, when asked if he were stranded on a desert island what was the one food he would bring with him — surprisingly he answered, “beans.” His rationale was that he would want a food source that can be easily stored and provide a nutrient punch. Not knowing how long he could be stranded, he stated beans would be the ideal food in those circumstances. Although it is unlikely that any of us will ever be stranded on a desert island, it’s a great idea to include beans in
Bowlers From page A1 regional games held earlier this month, the athletes are sure to be a competitive group at the state competition held Dec. 4-6 at Collins Bowling Centers in Lexington. Several hundred bowlers are expected to compete. “We did really well and
our diets at points throughout the week. Though they come in all different shapes, sizes, colors and flavors, incorporating one or multiple types into an entrée or side dish is very easy and healthy. Typically, a single cup of dried beans can be stored for years and yield approximately 2 1/2 cups of cooked beans. They offer the richest basis of vegetable protein available, and when added with other seeds, nuts or grains can be formed into a complete protein which effectively substitutes for a sometimes more nutritious alternative to meats cheeses, or poultry that have more unhealthy fat contents. A serving of cooked of lentils provide nearly 17 grams of protein with less than 1 gram of fat, whereas 2 ounces of lean beef provide simi-
lar amounts of protein, but more than five times more fat. Since proteins are key to building and repairing tissue, producing necessary enzymes and hormones, assisting the body in resisting disease and fatigue, and regulating bodily processes it’s necessary to include a protein source in our diets throughout the day. Along with being a great protein source, eating more beans is a way to include more soluble and insoluble fiber in our food intake. One serving can give the average person more than 25 percent of their daily recommended amounts. Further, they are rich in vitamins B complex, calcium and a source of lysine, an amino acid that is known to effectively prevent and eliminate cold sores that
had a lot of first places at the regions,” said Meade County Special Olympics coordinator Charlotte Shepard. “But because of our good scores we might be put in some highly competitive areas at state.” Shepard along with a team of assistant coaches offer tips and advice to the bowlers as they practice on Tuesdays at Lynn’s Pins in Brandenburg. “We just guide them along,” Shepard said. “Some of them don’t need much
coaching at all. They really work hard at it.” More than 50 athletes compete in local Special Olympics athletic events, which also include cheerleading, basketball and track and field. Ages range from pre-teen to adult. “It’s fun and I like to be with my friends,” said Linda Milam as she took a break inbetween frames. Below are the results of the regional competition held Nov. 5-6 at King Pin Lanes in Louisville.
Name
Age group Score Place
Singles Ashley Abell Dakota Abell Teresa Abell Thomas Abell Jarred Ayer Samantha Billion Dustin Bolen Isiah Brown Patricia Brown Richard Bryant Justin Clarkson Deanna Dages Ausin Edelen Stanley Edge Paul Fackler Kimberly Fairman Tonya Hoover Stefani Humm Joshua Janes Ashley Jones Priscilla King Nicholas Lembach Frank Lundy Brittany Matayo Gary Mattingly Linda Milam Gerald Mobley Jodi Morgan Raley Thomas LaDonna Rednour Joseph Rice Ruth Roberts Joshua Satterly Casey Smeltzer Kim Smith Samantha Taylor Rose Thompson Zachary Tubbs Felicia Woodruff
12-15 12-15 16-21 16-21 16-21 16-21 22-29 16-21 30+ 22-29 16-21 16-21 12-15 30+ 30+ 26-21 26-21 26-21 22-29 16-21 30+ 16-21 30+ 16-21 30+ 30+ 30+ 30+ 12-15 30+ 22-29 22-29 16-21 16-21 22-29 12-15 16-21 16-21 22-29
140 106 143 169 174 132 267 204 174 232 111 106 62 107 217 234 101 101 145 52 155 148 139 140 106 44 154 318 68 166 165 105 232 188 107 160 143 120 200
1 5 2 1 4 2 1 3 1 1 3 2 2 3 2 1 4 4 4 4 1 2 1 2 4 4 3 1 1 1 1 4 2 3 3 2 4 4 1
Name
Age group Score
Place
Unified Christopher Allen Jarred Ayer Rick Ayer Jean Billion Samantha Billion Dustin Bolen Isiah Brown Verona Brown Richard Bryant Ruth Bryant Tifany Hood Sandra McGuire Kim Smith Samantha Taylor
22-29 16-21 30+ 30+ 16-21 22-29 16-21 30+ 22-29 30+ 16-21 30+ 22-29 12-15
1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
460 416 416 403 403 397 362 362 357 357 311 297 460 311
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TOP: Josh Janes rolls his ball down the alley Tuesday afternoon during the Meade County Special Olympics bowling team’s practice at Lynn’s Pins. ABOVE: Linda Milam watches her ball knock down a spare during practice.
form around the mouth and tongue. An American Institute for Cancer Research study of 35,000 women who ate four or more servings of legumes per week, were 33 percent less likely to develop colorectal polyps, a precursor to colon cancer. Comparatively, an article published in the November 2007 issue of Journal of Nutrition added to an already convincing body of evidence that beans helped individuals lower their total cholesterol. The health benefits of beans most likely come from their chemical compounds which are currently being looked as an agent in fighting cancer and heart disease. The recommendations for the amount of beans people consume vary widely on their calorie needs, however the United States Di-
etary Guidelines advise five servings per week for low activity individuals and six servings and six servings per week for more active individuals. One aspect that cannot go with out mentioning is that beans are relatively inexpensive. A pot of bean soup, including all ingredients, will cost about 15 cents per serving. A person would be hard pressed to cook a more nutritious meal more affordably. Whether you eat beans for the health benefits or to save money they are a wonderful choice for you and your family. Meade County native Chad O’Bryan’s monthly columns offer insight into home remedies and other everyday living topics. His columns offer helpful advice, but shouldn’t replace the direction of professionals.
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.
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OBITUARIES
Mary Ruth Pyle
Walter J. “Jake” Kersey
Mary Ruth Pyle, 96, formerly of Evansville, Ind., passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Corydon, Ind. Mary Ruth was born June 16, 1913, in Boonville, Ind., to the late Louis W. and Winona Hay Rucker. She was preceded in death by her husband Hyman E. Pyle and daughter Shirley Lee Shepherd. She is survived by her son, Radford E. Pyle of Corydon, Ind.; grandson, Martyn Pyle of Rockport, Ind.; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg with burial following in Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Ind. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer ’s Association. Online condolences at www.bjsfunerals.com.
Walter J. “Jake” Kersey, 80, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky., surrounded by family. A native of Edmonson County, he had lived in Radcliff, Ky. for 37 years. A road builder by trade, Jake was a supervisor on major projects across the state including I-65, I-71, and I-64. Previously, he had been a surveyor for the U.S. Geological Survey, where he helped to establish mapping points throughout the northeastern United States. Later, he owned and operated Stoneyís Grocery in Radcliff, Ky., with his wife Helen. An avid antique collector, Jake enjoyed attending auctions, woodworking, paperback westerns, bluegrass music and spending time with his family. He was a member of Vine Grove Masonic lodge #603, the Louisville Temple of Scottish Rite as a 32° mason. He was also a member of Stovall United Methodist Church and he was a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Kersey; his parents, Jesse and Mamie Kersey; seven brothers, James, Oval, Dalton, Pete, Milton, Rubin, and Billy Kersey; two sisters, Pauline Pennington, and Marie Shively. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Michael and Denise Kersey of Rineyville, Ky., Steve and Angie Kersey of Louisville; two daughters, Pam and her husband Douglas Bell of Augusta, Ga.. and Stephanie of Louisville; nine grandchildren, Jan Easton, Leah Bell, Leslie Bell, Jacob Bell, Julian Kersey, Rachel Kersey, Nina Kersey, Isabella Kersey and Lauren Kersey. The funeral service was held Nov. 23 at Stovall United Methodist Church in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Ken Jessee officiating. Burial was held in the Stovall Methodist Church Cemetery. There will be a Masonic service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., P.O. Box 1807, Louisville, KY 40201-1807. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.
James Robert Bailey
James Robert Bailey, 47, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and he attended North Hardin High School. He was in the care of Edgewood Manor Nursing Home in Portsmouth, Ohio, from an accident that occurred in 2001. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Alan Bailey. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Joanne Bailey of Radcliff, Ky.; a brother, Maj. Richard L. Bailey of Birmingham, Ala.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Jon Scoville of Kennesaw, Ga. The funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Donald W. Perry officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.
Ethel Virginia Mangin Burrell
Mrs. Ethel Virginia Mangin Burrell, 79, of Battletown, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at Medco Center in Brandenburg. She was preceded in death by a son, Perry Burrell; a sister, Katherine Florence Mangin Brown; and a brother, William Ross Mangin. Mrs. Burrell is survived by her husband, Samuel Burrell; three children, Judy (Roger) Humphrey of Payneville; Ronnie (Patsy) Burrell of Battletown; and Sandra Simmons of Valley Station, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. The funeral service was held Nov. 23 from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Mount Hope Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Erie Dee Trent
Mrs. Erie Dee Trent, 84, Clarksville, Ind., formerly of Meade County, died Thursday, Nov. 19, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Ind. Mrs. Trent is survived by her husband, Carl Walton Trent of Clarksville, Ind.; seven children, Joyce Emery of Lyndon, Ky., Marilyn Dunn of Otisco, Ind., Carletta Richardson of Charlestown, Ind., Gary Trent, John Trent and Kevin Trent, all of Clarksville, Ind., and Timothy Trent of Scottsburg, Ind.; two sisters, Beatrice Moore of Brandenburg and Minnie Ann Reeves of Louisville; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Nov. 24 from the chapel of Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg with burial in Weldon Christian Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Gerald Mark Henricks
Mr. Gerald Mark Henricks, 79, of Ekron, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Henricks was retired from A&P Foods and from maintenance at the US Naval Hospital in Long Beach, Calf. He is survived by his longtime friend, Charles F. Hook; six children, Gene, Geoffrey, and Gregory Henricks, Jan Dilling, Beth Richardson and Annette Aubuchon; and several brothers and sisters. Cremation was chosen by the family. Hager Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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James C. Montgomery James C. Montgomery, 69, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the US Army for 20 years and civil service for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnie and Ethel Montgomery; a sister, Phyllis Schmitzer; and a brother, Donald Montgomery. He is survived by his wife, Luise Montgomery of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two daughters, Jenny and her husband Tim Tyree of Louisville; Cherie Montgomery of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a son, John and his wife Jennifer Montgomery of Sterling Heights, Mich.; four sisters, Jonie Parker of Trenton, Mich., Lois Douglas of Okla., Jean Blanton of Ashland, Ky., and Joy Walters of Ashland, Ky.; five grandchildren, Joshua Scott Jaburg, John Christian Jaburg, Timothy James Hunter Tyree, James Calvin Montgomery, Luke Armstrong Montgomery; and two great grandchildren, Zachary James Montgomery and Elijah Scott Montgomery. The funeral service was held Nov. 25 at Nelson-EdelenBennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. with Bro. Gene Kitts officiating. Burial was in The Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff with military honors. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.
THANK YOU!
Battletown Elementary would like to thank the following contributors to our Chili Supper. Thank you so much for making our event a success. 1st prize - winner, Cathy Williams $200 Gift Certificate to Carhartt donated by Don & Lynn Biddle Logging
2nd prize - winner, Gwen Keys
$100 Cash donated by Meade County Bank
3rd prize - winner, Vicky Gagel
$50 Gift Card to Kroger donated by Jeanna Turner - Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Community Calendar Friday, Nov. 27
•DONUTS – 9 a.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Donuts, coffee, and games. Free. Every Friday. 270-547-7648
Saturday, Nov. 28
•CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER – Opening day, Riverfront Park. Entertainment begins at 11:30, crafts, food, wagon rides, silent auction and bake sale all day. Santa arrives at dusk, followed by the light up of the Riverfront and fireworks. Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. •THE EDGE SERVICE – 6 p.m. Every Saturday at Glad Tidings Christian Center’s activity building. Geared for ages 18-35. Nursery and childcare provided (up to age 5). Eric and Danielle Hornback, Edge Pastors. 270-4222020 •VFW DANCE – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184
Sunday, Nov. 29
•WREATH FESTIVAL – 10th Annual Wreath Festival hosted by the Pets In Need Society. Visit the Meade County Courthouse, open Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during courthouse hours Nov. 30-Dec. 4 •BINGO – 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349
Monday, Nov. 30
•M.A.R.C. BINGO – 6-11 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. New games and prizes. Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241. •STORY HOUR – 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094
Tuesday, Dec. 1
•EKRON CHOIR CONCERT – 6-8 p.m. at the Meade County High School Performing Arts Center. •DIABETES COALITION – 2 p.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Breckinridge and Meade Diabetes Coalition meeting. Call Melissa Conder at 800-280-1601 ext. 1035 for more information.
•EKRON CITY COUNCIL MEETING – 7 p.m. First Tuesday of each month at Ekron City Hall.
•RIVERPORT AUTHORITY – 6:30 p.m. First Tuesday of each month.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
•LINE DANCING – 7-8:30 p.m. at Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Beginning line dance lessons. Call for more information. 270-668-7324 •VFW BINGO – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184 •YOGA – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094 •YOGA FOR KIDS – 4-5 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Meade County Public Library. Ages 10-18. Call to register for the class. 270-4222094
Thursday, Dec. 3
•JINGLE BELL TROT-5:45 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church to register. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. Free shirts for the first 200 that register. Walk, jog, or trot from the church and down to the Riverfront through the Christmas by the River lights and back. Family fun for everyone. •DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS – Thursday, Dec. 3 through Saturday, Dec. 5. Various community events. Visit www.vinegrove.org for information or call 270-8772422. •COMMUNITY DINNER – at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Carryout available at 5 p.m. Inside dining 5:30-7 p.m. $6 for adults. $4 for children 10 and under. 270-547-7648 •DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP – 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. on the 1st Thursday of each month. Registration is required. 270706-5092 or 270-706-5071 •LAPSIT STORYHOUR – 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library every Thursday. For ages 2 and under. 270-422-2094
COMING UP:
•5th Annual Christmas Pageant, Saturday, Dec. 5 •Meade County Equine Society Bake Sale, 9 a.m. at Kroger, Sunday, Dec. 20
Dickens of a Christmas
Sponsored by Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co-sponsored by • VFW Post 10281 • Cuque Janitorial • Johnny on the Spot 2 • The City of Vine Grove
Thursday, December 3, 2009
•6 p.m. Town Hall Meeting with a free Chili Supper at the Vine Grove Community Center •6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Testify will perform •6:30 p.m. Auction for Christmas for the Children
Friday. December 4, 2009 •5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available at Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust •5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open House downtown by local businesses. •5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Jenny’s Park to hear children’s requests. •7 p.m. Wonderland in the Park Opens •6:15 p.m. Candle Lighting Ceremony by our community. •Complimentary marshmallows for roasting and apple cider. •Community Christmas Sing-a-Long will end the evening.
Saturday, December 5, 2009 •Activities at Brown Street School •Mrs. Claus arrives at 8 a.m. •Breakfast with Mrs. Claus 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. Cafeteria, hosted by the Vine Grove Woman’s Club Adults $5 - Kids 10 and under $3.00 •Free pictures with Mrs. Claus provided by the Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce •Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 9:30 a.m. For more Events information, contact 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Art and craft vendors Donna Broadway Musical Entertainment at 270-877-2422 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – in the gym donna@vinegrove.org
Friday, November 27, 2009
FAITH & VALUES
The News Standard - A7
Home schooling may be the right choice for your kids James Dobson Focus on the Family
QUESTION: Don’t you think home schooling might negatively impact the socialization process? I don’t want my children growing up to be misfits. DR. DOBSON: This is the question home-schooling parents hear most often from curious (or critical) friends, relatives, and neighbors. “Socialization” is a vague, dark cloud hanging over their heads. What if teaching at home somehow isolates the kids and turns them into oddballs? For you and all those parents who see this issue as the great danger of home education, I would respectfully disagree — for these reasons.
First, to remove a child from the classroom is not necessarily to confine him or her to the house. And once beyond the schoolyard gate, the options are practically unlimited. Homeschool support groups are surfacing in community after community across the country. Some are highly organized and offer field trips, teaching co-ops, tutoring services, social activities and various other assistances and resources. There are home-schooling athletic leagues and orchestras and other activities. Even if you’re operating completely on your own, there are outings to museums and parks, visits to farms, factories, hospitals, and seats of local government, days with Dad at the office, trips to Grandma’s house, extracurricular activities like sports and mu-
True spirit of the season Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
There is a story told of a former mayor of a rather large town in America who was presiding at a court when a police officer brought in a man who had been caught stealing a loaf of bread. The mayor asked the man what he had to say for himself. The man replied that he and his family were very hungry and they had nothing to eat. He also told the mayor that he intended to steal a loaf of bologna to make a meal for his family. “Well, I have to punish you because the law makes no exceptions,” the mayor told the man. “I am going to fine you $10.” It is then, the story tells us, that the mayor reached into his pocket, took out a $10 bill, gave
it to the man and said, “Here is the money to pay your fine. However, I am going to remit your fine. Furthermore, I am going to fine everyone in this court room 50 cents for living in a town where a man has to resort to stealing bread just to feed his family.” With that he ordered the bailiff to receive the fine from everyone and give it to the man who was caught stealing the bread. The poor man was dismissed from the court with $47.50. During the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, let us remember the true spirit of what this season is about. Jesus said that it was more blessed to give than to receive. Everyone is in a hurry this time of the year but let’s not get so busy that we cant find someone to help make the holidays truly merry. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
sic, church youth groups, service organizations and special-interest clubs. There are friends to be invited over and relatives to visit and parties to attend. The list is limitless. Even a trip with Mom to the market can provide youngsters with invaluable exposure to the lives and daily tasks of real adults in the real world. While they’re there, a multitude of lessons can be learned about math (pricing, fractions, pints vs. gallons, addition, subtraction, etc.), reading labels and other academic subjects. And without the strictures of schedule and formal curricula, it can all be considered part of the educational process. That’s what I’d call socialization at its best! To accuse home schoolers of creating strange little people in solitary confinement is nonsense.
Kids Talk About God
Author Lowell Streiker once asked his 4-year-old grandson how he liked his Thanksgiving dinner. “I didn’t like the turkey much, but I sure loved the bread it ate,” he replied. I suspect Grandma Streiker had something to do with the bread the turkey ate. I don’t know how she does it, but my grandmother always picks a turkey that ate cornbread. Lacy, age 11, has a grandmother who goes above and beyond the call of duty: “We all get to pick one thing for my grandmother to cook.” Lacy, I hope your grandmother gets to pick a few people to wash the dishes. “I like Thanksgiving because I’m off from school, and I don’t have to eat supper because I stuff myself at lunch,” says K.F., 10. It’s true that turkeys aren’t the only creatures who get stuffed on Thanksgiving, but let’s not forget the holiday’s original purpose, says Michael, 9: “The Pilgrims wanted to have a feast, and the Indians were very nice.” The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in December of 1620. By early fall, about half of the original 102 who sailed on the Mayflower had died. The remaining colonists de-
cided to celebrate their survival with a feast that lasted three days. Their guests were 91 Indians who taught them how to survive in their new environment. The Pilgrims believed God enabled them to endure by providing help through an Indian named Squanto. You can imagine their astonishment when he walked into camp and said in perfect English, “My name is Squanto.” As a boy, Squanto had been kidnapped and taken to England, where he studied English for three years. Later, he was sold into slavery but was purchased and freed by Christians. At the first Thanksgiving, Governor William Bradford thanked God for his bounty, protection and providence in “bringing to us the Indian Squanto, your own special instrument to save us from hunger and to help us to establish our colony in this new land.” “Thanksgiving has two good words,” says Hollie, 9. “They are ‘thanks’ and ‘giving,’ and that’s what we need to do — thank others and be giving. Those are two things my mom taught me.” Hollie, your mom has taught you well. You’re following the example of the Pilgrims. But let’s not forget Dad. Adrienne, 9, is fortunate to have a father who’s not ashamed to offer thanks to God: “I like when my dad
at too early an age. Research shows that if these tender little boys and girls can be kept at home for a few more years and shielded from the impact of social pressure, they tend to be more confident, more independent, and often emerge as leaders three or four years later. If acquainting them with ridicule, rejection, physical threats and the rigors of the pecking order is necessary to socialize our children, I’d recommend that we keep them unsocialized for a little longer. QUESTION: So, how can parents preserve their own peace of mind and maintain harmony during car trips and family holidays? DR. DOBSON: Some-
times it helps to redefine the boundaries at the beginning of your time together. Let the children know exactly what you’re doing and what’s expected of them. If they still misbehave, respond with good, loving discipline right from the start. No parent wants to be an ogre on vacation, but it helps to show a little firmness at the outset that can make the rest of the time together fun for the entire family. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.
COAT DRIVE
Faith above feelings 4th Annual Coat and Toy Drive Dan Newton Divine Guidance Hebrews 10: 38 says, “Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” ( NKJV ). Hebrews 10:38 teaches that we should live by faith. Yet sometimes, despite our best intentions, negative feelings can rob us of the peace and abundance that would otherwise be ours through Christ. When anger or anxiety separates us from the spiritual blessings that God has in store, we must rethink our priorities and renew our faith. We must place faith above feelings. Human emotions are highly variable, decidedly unpredictable, and often unreliable. Our emotions are like the weather, only far more fickle. So we must learn to live
Why do you like Thanksgiving? Carey Kinsolving
The great advantage of home schooling, in fact, is the protection it provides to vulnerable children from the wrong kind of socialization. When children interact in large groups, the strongest and most aggressive kids quickly intimidate the weak and vulnerable. I am absolutely convinced that bad things happen to immature and “different” boys and girls when they are thrown into the highly competitive world of other children. When this occurs in nursery school or in kindergarten, they learn to fear their peers. There stands this knobby-legged little girl who doesn’t have a clue about life or how to cope with things that scare her. It’s sink or swim, kid. Go for it! It is easy to see why such children tend to become more peer dependent because of the jostling they get
prays before we eat. I don’t know why, but I just do.” Smart dads with young children are always aware that little eyes are watching. When dads set an example by honoring and thanking God for his goodness and provision, their children usually follow. Tori, 6, is already following the example of godly parents: “I like Thanksgiving because I get to eat chicken and my mama is with me and my daddy is with me. I get to see my cousins. I get to be with God because I say the blessings.” Tori, you might have the wrong bird, but you’ve definitely got the right company. Matthew Henry, a Christian Bible scholar who lived in the 17th century, learned to obey the biblical command to “in everything give thanks.” After being robbed, he wrote: “Let me be thankful first, because I was never robbed before; second, because although they took my purse, they did not take my life; third, because although they took my all, it was not much; and fourth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.” Now that’s what I call Thanksgiving! Listen to a talking book, download the “Kids Color Me Bible” for free, watch Kid TV Interviews and win a dude ranch vacation by entering the Children’s International Arts Festival at www. KidsTalkAboutGod.org.
by faith, not by the ups and downs of our own emotional roller coasters. Sometime during this day, you will probably be gripped by a strong negative emotion. Distrust it. Rein it in. Test it. Turn it over to God. Your emotions will inevitably change; God will not. So trust Him completely as you watch your feelings slowly evaporate into thin air which, of course, they will. 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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Happy
Thanksgiving from all of us at The News Standard!
Wishing you a blessed holiday with family and friends who can share in all we have to be thankful for!
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The News Standard - A8
Mark your calendars for Jingle Bell Trot Submitted by Meade Co. Area Chamber of Commerce
their own pace,” is the way McGehee Insurance’s Gena Bradley characterizes the BRANDENBURG — Peo- Jingle Bell Trot. She and the insurance ple looking for an enjoyable way to see the Christmas agency’s staff help run the lights of Historic Down- event and provide the jingle town Brandenburg should bells that are distributed to put the Jingle Bell Trot on participants and the posttrot refreshments. their calendars. Registration will begin The trot is a festive evening of running — as well at 5:45 p.m. at the Family as walking — through the Life Center at Brandenburg streets of Brandenburg in United Methodist Church at 215 Broadway, acthe glow of its cording to Powell. holiday lights on WHAT 7th Annual That’s when the Thursday, Dec. 3. Jingle Bell Trot souvenir t-shirts This will be the — and jingle bells seventh year for WHEN Thursday, — will be distribthe event, which Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m., uted. is organized by registration at At 6:30 p.m., McGehee Insur- 5:45 p.m. participants will ance Agency and begin the trot the Meade Coun- WHERE Begin at the at the intersecty Area Chamber Family Life Center at Brandenburg United tion of Broadway of Commerce. Methodist Church loand Hill Street. Like previous cated at 215 Broadway From that point, trots, it’s free and they’ll travel open to the pubalong Broadway lic. Last year, the event drew more than 200 to Main Street, and then follow Main into Riverfront participants. Again this year, thanks to Park, where they’ll pass the the generosity of a group of dozens of light displays that sponsors, the first 200 people make up Christmas By The who register to take part will River. When they leave the park, receive souvenir t-shirts. Those sponsors, along they’ll follow the same route with McGehee Insurance back to the church’s FamAgency, are Brandenburg ily Life Center for refreshTelephone Company, C&S ments, according to Powell, Pumping, Cox’s Variety who says the trot covers a & Garden Center, DeVries distance of 1.8 miles. This year, to provide inFamily Dentistry, Doe Run Inn, First Federal Savings creased safety for particiBank, Fort Knox Federal pants, Powell says BroadCredit Union, HealthSouth way from Hill Street to High Rehabilitation Hospital, Street; all of Main Street; and Hilltop Big Bend Quarry, the road through Riverfront Little Dave’s Down By The Park will be closed to all trafRiver, The Lusk Group, Mc- fic from 6:25 to 7:30 p.m. In previous years, limited Donald’s of Brandenburg, Meade County Bank, Meade traffic had been allowed on County Cooperative Exten- those streets during the trot, sion Service, Meade County and although no accidents Farm Bureau Insurance, The had occurred, the trot’s orgaMeade County Messenger, nizers agreed that closing the Meade County Public Li- streets would improve the brary, Meade County Tour- margin of safety, Powell says. To ensure safety, Powell ism, Neal’s Trucking, The News Standard, River Ridge says participants: •Should not use music, Marathon, Stone Law Office, radio, or telephone headand WVIH.com Radio. “Participation in the sets. •Should wear clothing Jingle Bell Trot has grown over the years because it’s that will make them visible a great family and commu- since the trot will take place nity event,” says Russ Pow- after dark. •Should stay within the ell, executive director of the course and follow all inChamber of Commerce. “It’s free, it’s fun, it’s a structions from Brandengood way to kick off the burg Police Department Christmas season — and, officers and its Citizens on it’s something we and our Patrol volunteers who prosponsors enjoy doing to vide traffic control and sethank the community for curity for the event. For more information call its support throughout the the Chamber of Commerce year,” he says. “A family-oriented event at 270-422-3626 or e-mail that people can enjoy at info@meadekychamber.org.
License From page A1
Granny’s Attic moved from Main Street to its present location on Broadway almost a year ago. The store sells antiques, furniture, clothing, toys, home decorations and a wealth of other used items. Mayor David Pace said the suspension would take effect immediately. Also discussed during Thursday’s meeting was the Hwy. 933 water line extension which will stretch city water service to the industrial park.
Clinics From page A1
School hosted the second clinic on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. The third and fourth clinics will be held at Meade County High School and Muldraugh Elementary School, though the dates and times are yet to be announced. “We are excited to start holding school-based clinics. We will schedule more clinics as we receive more vaccine,” said Linda Sims, Director of Lincoln Trail
After receiving only one bid for the project, council voted to award the project to Flynn Brothers Contracting, of Louisville, pending that costs come in under $500,000. Pace said Flynn Brothers bid was for right around $493,000, but that didn’t include engineering fees. The grant the city has to use toward the project is $500,000 and must be used by the end of the year. Pace said he’ll initiate discussions with Flynn Brothers aiming to get the project cost and the engineering fees bundled together to stay under the $500,000 mark. City council’s next regular meeting is Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at city hall. District Health Department. The H1N1 vaccination clinics will be targeting elementary school aged children first, according to the LTDHD. The amount of vaccine received weekly will determine which schools will be scheduled first. Consent forms for the vaccine will be sent to parents and need to be returned to the school in order for a child to receive the vaccine. Visit www.meade. kyschools.us, contact your local school or contact the Lincoln Trail Health Department at 270-769-1601 for more information.
Friday, November 27, 2009
37 locals kiss the Blarney Stone during recent trip to Ireland Submitted by St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Thirty-seven people from Meade and Hardin counties traveled to Ireland from Sept. 6-16 under the direction of Father Anthony Chandler of St John’s Catholic Church. The group spent several days in Dublin, traveled to the Aran Islands, Galway, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Waterford and the Knock Shrine. Many kissed the Blarney Stone and visited St Patrick’s Cathedral. Participants include: Rosalie Whelan, Cathy Smith, Mary Ann Adkisson, Frank and Monica Lucas, Adam and Jennifer Woolfolk, Jettie Burnett, Marlene Black, Charlie and Peggy Jenkins, Lauren and Samantha Pate, John and Janice Jenkins, Tom and Sue Foushee, Tom and Vaneda Gorter, Malcolm and Martha Howard, Barbara Muncy, Jean Simer, Hugh and Wanda Martin, Carol and Theresa Bertrand, Greg and Shirley Beavin, Mike and Debbie Jones, Amanda Brown, Kateri Barr, Margit Sanders, Patricia and Valencia Camp, and Father Chandler.
Childhood should be full of fun and SAFE adventure s in the outdoors...
COURTESY PHOTOS
TOP: The 37 Meade Countians who visited Ireland; LEFT: A view from atop Blarney Castle at the site of the Blarney Stone, ABOVE: One of the many castles the group spotted on its tour.
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MEADE COUNTY SCHOOL BUS SNOW ROUTES 2009-2010 Following description indicates routes that will be used at times when it is determined that some roads are safe and others are not. This announcement will be made the night before over radio station WMMG. All other announcements concerning the closing of school will be made on Channel 11 TV, WMMG, and WHAS radio. Parents of children in the Preschool program are cautioned to have contingency plans for their children, in the event weather alters their noon bus schedules. Weather conditions may dictate running snow routes when school is released early. Bus No. 168 171 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188
Driver Caroline Whited Charlie Wint Ronda Miller Rebecca Waddle Shannon Rothrock Sandra Osborne Nicole Warren Ruth Gerkins Doris Benningfield Elizabeth Lindsey Clint Williams Mary Chism Kim Newman Mary Bruner Marli DeWitt Debbie Powell Ulrike Mason
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Shannon Wilkins Regina Vinson Kenneth Brown Norma Schlatter Hilda Farris Amanda Poe Lois Daugherty Diane Pike Lisa Montgomery Lisa Miller Gale Smith Veronica Compton
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Mary Ackerman Lonnetta Sumner Annette Straney Mitzi Allgeier Christina Terry Melodie Hall Tommy Hardin Edna Lyons Barbara Greenwell Bobbi Mann Danetta Collins Patty Wheaton Bridget Miller Delilah Frank Trina Shoulders Deborah Fackler Darlene Lusk Charlotte Mattingly Cathy Jones
Description of Snow Routes Will not travel Top Hill Road. Regular route. Will not travel Stanley Allen Drive or Sunset Drive. Will not travel Milan Rd, Turkey Heaven, Richardson Landing, Delilah Way or English Estates. Will not travel Sun Valley Road , Roach Rd, or Fackler Rd from Arnold School Rd to the turn around. Will not travel Burnett Rd. Will travel Gaines Rd only, no sides roads. Will not travel Coyote Run, Doe Haven Road, Knollwood, or Seminole Road. Will not travel Scott Hill Road (Alex Willis Hill) Will not travel Lafayette. Will not travel Harrington Heights. Regular route. Will travel 144 and 376 only. Will not travel Ditto Ln (meet a PJ's), Rolling Hills, or Camelot Estates. Will not travel Bud Wilson Road. Regular route. Will travel 1882 and 1816 only, no side roads. 1st run - Will not travel Ballman Rd or Boak Mountain (meet at Old 60). 2nd run - 1816 only, no side roads. Will travel Hwy. 228 only. Will not travel Concordia Rd, Ray Rd, Riverview Rd, Barr-Greenwell Rd or Keith Road. Will travel Liberty Road and 228 only. Will not travel Morgan Road, Greer Road, or Estes Lane. Will not travel side roads off Hwy. 60 or Mills Road. Will not travel Paradise Bottom or Big Bend Rd. Will not travel Mary Ann Tobin Road or Long Valley Road. Will travel 144 & 886 only, pick up at both ends of 1919. Will not travel Stoney Pt or Thad Redman Rd. Will travel Cherokee Rd to Cherokee Spur. Will not travel Echo Trail. Regular route. Will not travel Rivers Edge. Will pick up at end of Knob Road and Wolf Creek. 1st run - Will not travel Veirs Ln, Rogers Lake Rd. Rubbit Run - turn around at Hill Top Church. 2nd Run - 144 only, will not travel side roads. Will not travel Kirchdorfer Ln - pick up Kirchdorfer Ln at Fairgrounds Rd end (1692). Will not travel Apple Jack, Boone Hollow, Little Bend Road - pick up at top of hill. Will not travel Otter Ridge Dr or Long Branch Rd. Will not travel Whelan Road. Regular route. Will not travel travel Bruner Road, Ron's Run, or Meadow Wood. 1st Run - will not travel Lake Rd or Timberline Rd. 2nd Run - Regular route. Will not travel Neeley Road. Will run Buck Grove Rd. Regular route. Will not travel New State Rd. Regular route. Will not travel Johnny Pack Road. Will pick up at Doe Valley main entrance or on Parkway if clear. 1st run - Will not travel Stanley Allen Drive or Sunset Drive. 2nd Run - 1600 only, no side roads. Will not run Sunny Lane or Buck Knob. Will not travel Benham Road, Starwood, Sycamore, or Emmer Dr. Will pick up at Doe Valley main entrance or on Parkway if clear. Will pick up at Doe Valley rear entrance or on Parkway if clear. Will not travel Tom Brown Lane, Carter Place, Phillips Ln or Wimpee Rd. Will travel only 1600 and 144. Will not travel Sandridge Road, Davis Ln, or Bewley Way.
Friday, November 27, 2009
AGRICULTURE
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Avoid feeding moldy hay to animals Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources
Because the wet hay season created conditions for mold development in hay, horse owners need to be especially careful not to feed moldy hay to their animals. Moldy hay also reduces the performance of cattle, sheep and goats so producers should avoid it. Greater amounts of mold growth occur when hay is baled above the safe moisture level of 18 percent for large, round bales and 20 percent for small, square bales. Mycotoxins, poisons produced by these molds, can cause problems when moldy hay is fed to animals. There are hundreds of different mycotoxins which are diverse in their chemistry and effects on animals. Horses shouldn’t be fed moldy or dusty hay even when the amount of mold or dust appears to be minor. Any hay (alfalfa, timothy, clover and fescue) containing mold can inflame a horse’s respiratory tract and impair its breathing ability. Many horses develop per-
manent lung damage after consuming moldy or dusty hay. This chronic lung damage, often called “heaves,” affects the horses’ ability to breathe normally during exercises. In severe cases, heaves impairs the horse’s ability to breathe normally even at rest. Mold can have other detrimental effects on horses such as causing digestive upsets and contributing to colic. Although red clover has a good nutrient profile, it sometimes is affected by a mold that causes horses to slobber. This slobbering doesn’t appear to harm the horse, but most handlers find it offensive. Cattle, sheep and goats don’t like moldy hay so they eat less of it. This results in reduced performance from less intake of lower quality hay. Some hay with a significant amount of mold can be used in cattle rations because cattle are less sensitive to the mold spores. However, feeding cattle too much moldy hay causes increased disease incidences and reduced production efficiency. When fed too much moldy hay, dairy cattle don’t give as much milk and their immune systems and repro-
duction can be affected. In addition, dairy producers can experience huge economic losses from milk contamination. Beef cattle frequently consume large, round bales of hay with some mold present and rarely have any problems. However, abnormally moldy hay can lead to decreased intake, resulting in reduced performance such as a lower rate of gain. If you suspect that hay is excessively moldy, you might want to have samples sent to a diagnostic laboratory to be tested for mycotoxins. The Breathitt Veterinary Center in Hopkinsville, Ky., will analyze samples, but only those submitted by a veterinarian. This lab performs analyses for the following mycotoxins: alfatoxin, ochratoxin, T-2, vomitoxin, zearalenone and ergotamine. Sheep and goats will avoid moldy hay if at all possible; animals will pick around moldy hay, or not eat it at all. Thus it’s not a very efficient feed source and is best avoided. When selecting hay for pleasure or farm animals, be concerned about the overall quality. Generally, large round bales have more mold than the small square ones.
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In addition to cleanliness, nutrient value is another important consideration. Legumes (alfalfa and red clover) typically have a much higher protein and calcium content than grass hays, such as timothy, orchardgrass and fescue. Legumes also may be higher in energy and total digestible nutrients. When the price per ton among various hays is similar, alfalfa usually is the best value because it has more nutrients and tends to be more palatable than other types so animals usually will waste less. The best way to evaluate the nutrient value of hay is to have a chemical analysis performed. Use forage core samples from at least 20 bales to get the most accurate analysis. Typically the analysis will determine moisture, crude protein, neutral and acid detergent fiber levels (that help determine energy content), calcium and phosphorous. You also need to match the type of hay to each animal’s nutrient needs. For instance, does the animal have low- or high-nutrient requirements? For more information, contact your Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958.
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By Carol Spence UK College of Ag LEXINGTON — Backed by a nearly $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Cooperative Extension will offer a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers and those who are thinking about taking up farming. The Kentucky's whole farm management education program, A Common Field, is a two-year course offered in 20 areas of the state. It will include face-toface educational meetings at county extension offices, on-farm demonstrations and, in the second year, a mentor program that will connect beginning farmers with experienced producers. Program organizers are also developing an Internet-based version. The commonwealth's two land grant institutions, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, are partnering in the program. Joining them in the project are Kentucky Women in Agriculture and the Kentucky Beef Network. In announcing the USDA's funding for 29 universities and agricultural organizations, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan said, "Beginning farmers and ranchers face unique challenges and need educational and training programs to enhance their profitability and long term sustainability. The training and education provided through these grants will help ensure the success of the next generation of farmers and ranchers as they work to feed people in their local communities and throughout the world." Lee Meyer, extension professor, and Jennifer Hunter, extension associate in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics, are the co-principal investigators on the grant. Meyer said UK has already done some work in this area, with agent training and a few countybased programs, but the USDA funding will provide the necessary resources to expand and reach many more beginning farmers in the state. Part of the impetus for the program is the loss of farms through transitions from one generation to the next or through farm fail-
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A new program aims to direct beginning farmers through the challenges of finding success and sustainability. ures. Meyer sees the program as an important move to provide needed support for people currently in their early years in farming and those who might be thinking about returning to the land in the near future. Hunter said the program would focus specifically on the producers and their interests and plans. In the first year, the course will cover topics such as enterprise evaluation, land-labor resources, nutrient management, farm record keeping, agriculture water quality plans and marketing plans, among others. During the second year, organizers will connect program participants with mentor farmers who have similar enterprise interests. During this phase, beginning farmers will take the material they learned in the classroom and, with the help of their mentors, put it into practice on their own farms. "This is everything the beginning farmer needs to get started and get started on the right path," Hunter said. Kentucky State University is folding this program under their Small Farm Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Program. "This is an opportunity for two institutions to bring together their resources for the betterment of a clientele that desperately needs good, unbiased research and support in these days of trial by fire," said Harold Benson, director of the land grant program at Kentucky State University. "To put it simply, we want to be
the best helping hand that we can be and to get these farmers to the point where they are assured that they can be a success." Beginning farmers — defined by the USDA as those who have been farming for 10 years or less — or those thinking about going into farming should contact their county Cooperative Extension offices now if they are interested in participating in the program. "I think it's exciting that we've already had interest expressed from county extension agents from as far east as Boyd and Greenup counties to as far west as Henderson," Hunter said. Meyer said the comprehensive online curriculum will live on well past the face-to-face part of the program. It will give access to farmers who don't have the program in their counties and will be used to support and supplement the training of those in the traditional program. "I really see that as one of the lasting legacies of this project," Meyer said. "We'll have an excellent face-toface curriculum, but following that, we should have this very comprehensive online resource for producers to go to and continue to access in the future." The funding for A Common Field comes from the USDA's new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative. For more information about the program or to express an interest in enrolling, contact the local Kentucky Cooperative Extension office at 270-4224958.
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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
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BUSINESS
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Local crafty couple loves creating, sharing projects with people By Lindsey Corley
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Billy Barnes, of Brandenburg, has been quite crafty his entire life. When he was a young boy, he used a coping saw to make cut-outs of Mickey Mouse, painted them and sold them door-to-door for a nickel or dime, which at that time, he said, was big money. Later in life, he repaired televisions, for which he wasn’t officially trained, and built his own homes, without the help of blueprints. Barnes said he just sees the end product in his mind and sets out to build it the way it needs to be to match his image. Now, the 76-year-old is still following the plan he figures out in his head, this time making things he really enjoys like windmills or lighthouses and he makes and sells hand-painted cornhole boards in many different sizes. He saw those boards two years ago for the first time, during a family get-together in Elizabethtown, Ky. “I thought it might be fun to make something like that,” he said. Since then, he’s made nearly 180 corn hold boards and sold 150 of them, especially for birthdays, Father’s Day and Christmas. The Barnes’ have set up outside Cox’s Variety and Garden Center in Brandenburg, selling the boards during the peak-playing season, over the summer. Barnes expects the 30 or so boards he has on hand to go quickly during the gift-giving season and is offering a special discount, 20 percent off, until the end of the year. Barnes’ more detailed boards (with designs like a football field) cost $125 regularly, but will be on sale for $100. Other boards, with painted logos for UK, UofL, Meade County Greenwave or NASCAR, are regularly $100 and will be on sale for
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ABOVE: Billy and Helen Barnes stand in the garage Billy built, with the cornhole boards he builds and they sell. TOP RIGHT: Billy shows off his smaller boards. BOTTOM RIGHT: This windmill, put up by the Barnes’ just a week ago, was one of Billy’s favorite projects. $80. Each board comes with eight embroidered bags. Barnes also makes smaller boards, painted similarly, with four bags each, which cost $36 each, and even smaller “coin hole” boards, for $20, in which a player flips coins. Every board he makes is varnished and completely weather resistant and, as he said, as slick as slick can be. Barnes so enjoyed making the boards, he thought of one rather high-profile potential player he wanted to make one for. He built a board, painted like a football field, especially for Pres. Barack Obama and his family, wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia. He said he’s been in contact with different members of Congress trying to get the board to the president, but it seems unlikely, due to the sheer number of gifts and letters Pres. Obama receives daily. “I just know they’d love it,” he said, because they’re an athletic family with the perfect number of players to complete the game. Though he’s made several of the boards, each one taking about two days each,
Barnes still considers the woodworking, painting and building a hobby, something he does for fun. “I love doing what I’m doing,” he said. “I love to create. I try to put my best into it.” But after a day spent doing some yard work around his home, he and his wife Helen looked at their yard and thought maybe it was missing something. “I looked at the hill, and said it would look real pretty if a lighthouse or windmill was up there,” he said. “When I say something like I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it.” So he lit right in, taking the pattern from an image he had in his head. He said he worked off and on for weeks on building the windmills and lighthouses, each having “a whole lot of detail.” The windmill currently standing in his yard was just put up about a week ago, standing 12-foot tall with a 10-foot wide radius on the windmill. He said sometimes he works 12- or 14-hour days just to see his projects come to a finish, only taking time
Be aware of homebuying scams By David Uffington Dollars And Sense
The extension of the government’s homebuyer program has coaxed many would-be buyers out into the real-estate market. The program (an $8,000 credit to first-time homebuyers or a $6,500 credit to certain current homeowners) has convinced many that this is the time to buy. However, bad subprime mortgages and shady realestate dealings are not a thing of the past. Yes, there are new laws governing the mortgage industry, but the game is the same — only the specifics have changed. “Homebuyers Beware: Who’s Ripping You Off Now? — What You Must Know About the New Rules of Mortgage and Credit” is a must-read for anyone who’s buying real estate right now. If you also are dealing with bad credit, this book can help. Author Carolyn Warren’s insider knowledge comes from a back-
ground in the mortgage industry (a dozen years), some of them spent in the subprime real-estate area. When she writes about the lies and the scams, it’s because she’s seen them up close. Warren provides hundreds of insider tips about buying or refinancing a house, including: •Nine ways to raise your credit score, including getting bad credit erased from your file. •The 10-step loan process: Know what to expect so you’ll be aware when things don’t proceed the way they should. •How to recover from a foreclosure and buy another house. •How to pick a real-estate agent. (No, they’re not necessarily on your side.) Twelve reasons to use a Buyer’s Agent. •How to refinance and not get ripped off — 10 things you need to know. •Comparing loan options for the best deal. •Listening for code words that indicate you’re
about to get ripped off. •What the Good Faith Estimate has to cover — and what surprise costs could show up at closing. •Locking in a rate. •The truth about fees. What fees do you really have to pay? Why “no fee” loans can cost you more. •Junk fees explained: ancillary fee, e-mail fee, doc prep fee, doc review fee, courier fees, photo review fee, satisfaction fee and more are ways for lenders to get more of your money. By using even some of the ideas in “Homebuyers Beware,” you’ll save yourself thousands of dollars, and probably a few headaches, too. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2009 Synd., Inc.
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out to eat and sleep, and even that can be sometimes interrupted. “I’ll lay in bed a lot, thinking just how it’s going to be,” he said. “I’ll put things together, just thinking about it, (and) know just how to go about it.” Barnes’ love of creating is something he likens to God’s creation of the earth. “He just loved to do it,” he said. “I guess we take right after him.” Barnes, who moved to Meade County 23 years ago, was a paper handler and painter years ago in Louisville, then in the 1970s worked on televisions at home, and with Bell Electronics in Brandenburg, for several years. He and Helen are both retired and use their crafts to keep busy. They both make quilts and Barnes even won a ribbon at the Meade County fair for one of his quilts. Barnes said his wife, whom he has been married to for nearly 60 years, is always helping with his projects and enjoys the work as much as he does. Helen reciprocated the feeling.
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“Don’t tell him,” she said, “but I’m pretty proud of him.” His next project will be preparing his Volkswagen Beetle for painting, but he’s also planning to make more windmills, which he says are his “favorite” projects. The Barnes’ have four children, Marion (and Cheryl) Barnes of Brandenburg, Jerry (and Donna) Barnes of Hardinsburg, Victor (and Faye) Barnes of Cox’s Creek,
Ky., and Vivian (and Richard) Ledford of Mt. Washington, Ky. The kids, Barnes said, take after their father and are just as crafty, just the same as he took after his own father, Marion Russell Barnes. “My dad, he could do anything,” he said. “I’m just following him.” For more information on purchasing one of Barnes’ cornhole boards, contact him at 270-828-8106.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
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UPCOMING ISSUES Winter 2009-10 athletic team previews Due to space constraints, the Meade County wrestling 2009-10 preview will be in next week’s paper. We apologize for the inconvenience. ON DECK 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, Ind. 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4-5 Lady Waves Basketball Meade Co. Tip-off
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New coach looks to steer away from rough waters By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com Meade County junior swimmer Savannah Bucky didn’t get the best birthday present from her swim coach J.P LaVertu. During Bucky’s 17th birthday on Aug. 11, LaVertu announced his resignation from Meade County schools and stepped down as the head swim coach. He then became the head coach of Shelby County’s swim program, while the Meade County Greenwave swim team was left in his wake. “He left on my birthday,” Bucky said. “I’ll always remember that. It kind of put a dent in my day.” A week later Bucky and her fellow swimmers received a gift of a new coach who looks to continue the Greenwave swimming tradition. Twenty-four year old Josh Thompson accepted the job in
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Josh Thompson directs the Meade County swim team during practice. mid-August, while he was visiting friends in Louisville. The Paducah, Ky., native had been living in Anchorage, Alaska, and working for a program called Swim for America.
“I had no intentions of staying in Kentucky,” said Thompson. “I was actually thinking of going to Rwanda and teach. I like to travel. I never had the intentions to go
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Dec. 7 Lady Waves JV/V Basketball Ohio Co. 6:30/8 p.m. VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY Second Annual Chelsea Stinnett Memorial Community Volleyball Tournament
Registration for the Feb. 8 volleyball tournament will continue through Jan. 8. The teams much have at least six players and two females on the team. The tournament is a no-spike league with only underhand serving. Players must be 18 years or older. The double elimination tournament may start on Jan. 5 if there are more than 14 teams. Cost for each team is $100 ($125 for late registration) also there is a $50 deposit due during the sign up. Trophies will be given to the first and second place teams. For more information e-mail volleyball booster president Regina Robers at regina.roberts@meade. kyschools.us or head coach Jennifer Smith at Jennifer. smith@meade.kyschools.us. Entry forms can be mailed to Jennifer Smith 938 Old State Rd. Brandenburg, KY 40108
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2009 Volleyball Banquet Awards
Freshmen Awards Offensive Player: Billie Weick Defensive Player: Bethany Roberts 110 percent: Mikhaela Perry Most Consistent: Alexis Greco
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The Lady Waves return all five starters and add several key players
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JV Awards Offensive player: Scarlett Powers Defensive player: Rachel Johnson Most Improved: Rachel Powers 110 percent: Selena Burton and Becca Clark Coach Award for Leadership: LeAnna Luney
back to a small town or Kentucky, but the opportunity to be a head coach, to get my teaching degree — I just couldn’t pass that up.” Now Thompson will have to bring a team together that has lost its leader. “(LaVertu) was the guy who started it here,” Thompson said. “He started (the program) 10 years ago. A lot of the swimmers were very, very close to him. He was Meade County swimming. My philosophy, so far, is to slowly integrate my style while also keeping a lot of the things the kids are already used to. I don’t want to come in and completely change everything.” The transition of the new swim coach wasn’t helped by the graduation of the program’s best swimmers Alex Medley and Troy Jobe. “We definitely lost a lot of time
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Varsity Awards Defensive player: Erin Sireno Offensive player: Bliss Powers Coach’s Award for Leadership: Bliss Powers Chelsea Stinnett Teammate Award: Blaire Brangers ROY: Leanna Luney Most Consistent: Tiffany Filburn 110 percent: Heather Darnall Sportsmanship: Kelcie McCoy Most Aggressive: Erin Sireno Most Improved: Olivia Wright
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TOP: Mallory Wathen charges down the court with the basketball. ABOVE: A group of Lady Waves fight over a rebound during practice.
The Meade County Lady Waves basketball team can call this season a comeback. With six seniors on the team, including all five starters returning to the squad, the Lady Waves look to avenge their opening district playoff loss to Hancock County last year. “(The Hancock game) left a bad taste in our mouths,” said senior returning small forward Alexa Adams. “We were really disappointed. Last year was just a rough year but we’re going to come back and fight.” The team is poised for the comeback run with all
returning starters including one of the region’s best frontcourt duos, senior Bliss Powers and junior Scarlett Powers. The duo made up for 624 of 1,456 points Meade County scored last year and also lassoed in 433 rebounds. “We’re big and strong,” said Lady Waves head coach Josh Hurt. “We’re physical. Our goal is to get the ball into the post. Our guards do a good job on beating defenders off the dribble and getting the ball into the lane.” The two starting post players measure six-foot while Scarlett Powers led the team with 11.3 points and nearly eight rebounds a game. “She’s our power for-
ward but you can call her a center too,” Hurt said. “It doesn’t really matter. She’s been really working hard. She has great post moves and rebounds well. She also has good touch on her shot.” Of all the Lady Waves players last year, Bliss Powers was the most disgusted after the seasonending loss to Hancock. “We have to work harder,” she said after the loss. And that’s just what she has done during the off-season. “She had a great summer,” Hurt said. “She was an all-five star camper at the Georgetown College camp.
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Speed’s experiment pays off for Petty Motorsports By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week Scott Speed, once a Formula One driver, was part of a bold experiment perpetrated by NASCAR’s Team Red Bull. After placing Speed in a variety of races — 16 each in the Camping World Truck and ARCA series — in 2008, the team cut loose A.J. Allmendinger and replaced him with Speed in the team’s No. 82 Toyota. Allmendinger took a ride with what is now Richard
Petty Motorsports. Neither driver has been particularly impressive this year, though Allmendinger has performed slightly better, ranking 25th in the Sprint Cup standings with one top-five and five top-10 finishes. Speed, 26, is 35th with one top five (also his only top 10). But Speed, from Manteca, Calif., is gradually adjusting to stock-car racing. Asked what he has learned, he said, “Probably a lot: how you get the cars running throughout
the practice and throughout the weekend, and how you show up with them as far as the setup is concerned is obviously very important. “I’m still learning an enormous amount of just racing sort of skill. Racing on an oval in these big, heavy cars is something completely different than what I’ve ever done my whole life. It’s amazing, every weekend, as we get more competitive and start running in the top 20 and start running in a com-
petitive position, and how much I’m learning in those situations. I think my ‘race craft’ and my feel for the car is what’s getting better and better.” Echoing Juan Pablo Montoya, who has successfully made a transition from Formula One to NASCAR, Speed said this is a whole new world for him. “It’s completely different because, in Formula One, I went into it just like (fellow Cup rookie) Joey (Logano),” said Speed. “I’ve done it my whole
life. It was what was natural to me. “It’s something completely new and very challenging.”
Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar. rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_ thisweek@yahoo.com.
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Teams gear up for a successful winter season The 2009-10 Lady Waves varsity, JV and freshman basketball teams pose for a team photo. Members of the teams are Carly Evans, Caroline Wilson, Mallory Wathen, Bliss Powers, Nicole Smith, Alexa Adams, Scarlett Powers, Kristin Benton, Kayla Padgett, Tiffany Brown, LeAnna Luney, Rachel Johnson, Kalanilia Chun, Dionna Ditto, Aleix Greco, Megan Aebersold, Maya Luney, Billie Weick, Kayla Keith, Dawnesha Tubbs, Rachel Crebessa, Britney Brinson and Mikhaela Perry.
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The Meade County swim team poses for a team photo. The swim team memebers are Alex Aikin, Tara Beck, Kelsie Bewley, Aviva Buckey, Savannah Buckey, Cierra Cooper, Ashley Crotzer, Annie DeVries, Shannon Duffield, Kelsey English, Becca Hicks, Whitney Hurd, Lisa Hurt, Georgia Karr, Allie King, Hannah King. Taryne Knott, Chelsea Lancaster, Krystin Lanham, Hannah McCleavy, Jenna McKinney, Kenzie Mills, Nancy Morgan, Tara Moschalovich, Heather Pfieffer, Courtney Pollock, Megan Presley, Lacey Reichmuth, Hallie Roederer, Paige Slyfield, Katie Smith, Jessie Soderstrom, Morgan Spink, Yana Stepkaeva, Darby Stull, Lacee Tate, Samantah Thompson, Destiny Timmons, Bekah Wolfe, Wyatt Bean, Ben Bevill, Kip Caro. Roger Gayelty, Blake Hall, Chris Higgins, Daniel Johnson, Scott King, Andrew Lanham, Shawn Mason, Chris McClish, Preston O’Brien, T.J. Osborne, Brent Pohlman, Justin Presley, John Stroud, Collin Tate, Nickolas Thomas, Nicholas Warren and Tate Wilson.
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TOP: The soccer seniors look on during the award presentation at the Lady Waves soccer banquet on Nov. 19. ABOVE: The seniors pose with soccer coaches at the end of the banquet. LEFT: Defenseman Joy Straney gives a heartfelt senior speech.
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Talent From page B1 She’s playing well for us. She’s got to play well in the paint and be a strong defensive player.” Not only has Bliss Powers improved her game during the off-season, but the entire team has had a very productive summer. The team ended with a 16-7 record over the summer months and showed that they can hang with anyone in the state, according to Hurt. “We played the best of the best,” he said. “We did a lot of good things this summer. I think part of the reason of that success was the bitterness of (the Hancock) loss. I don’t want to say it was the best thing for us but it pushed us toward better things.” To complement the Lady Waves strong post presence is a talented backcourt anchored by senior point guard Caroline Wilson and shooting guard Mallory Wathen. Wilson led the team with 4.7 assists per game and also averaged 10 points per game. “She’s had a great summer and a really good preseason,” Hurt said of his starting point guard. “The key for her is her decision making. She has great skills and I think being a senior and a starter, she has really taken that leadership role.” Wilson’s right-hand woman is Wathen who shot the lights out last year with 26 3-pointers. “There hasn’t been a more impressive player (on our team) than Mallory Wathen,” Hurt said. “She’s shooting the ball well and handling the ball well.” Wathen’s outside shooting will help the Lady Waves who look to mix up
Hurt’s playbook this year. “We’re doing some different things this year,” he said. “We’ve had the same playbook the last six years. With the experience we have coming back I feel comfortable to make some additions. I think the kids have liked it and I think it’s going to work out for us.” Adams rounds out the starting five at the small forward position where she shot 43.3 percent from the field last year. “I want to improve my shooting percentage,” she said. “I’d like to get it into the 50s. I just want to do the little things right and help the team. We all want to make it to state alongside a district and region championship.” Another aspect that makes the Lady Waves stronger this year is the depth of their bench, a lack of which plagued them late in the season. “Last year one of our big problems was depth,” Hurt said. “Once we got past our starting five we started to have problems. They tried really hard and played their best. But by the end of the season our team was getting tired and worn down.” The team welcomes back senior small forward Carly Evans — who didn’t play last season. “I feel like I’m at home,” Evans said. “I feel like this is family. I thought it would be awkward because I didn’t play last year but I came back to open arms.” Evans, a state finalist in the 200-meter run and the long jump during last year’s track season, has all the tools to be an outstanding basketball player. “She’s a kid that can start on a lot of teams. She may start for us, who knows, but she’s going to be a player that gets lot of minutes for
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us,” Hurt said. “This is a kid that I think is probably the best athlete in the region. There’s no doubt about it. Now she’s not the best basketball player all the time because she has to work on her decision-making. But as far as sheer speed, quickness and athletic ability, she’s really exciting to watch.” Other players who will see playing time are juniors forward Kristin Benton, guard Kayla Padgett and guard Tiffany Brown. “Kayla (Padgett) has battled a foot injury, but she was definitely our sixth man last year,” Hurt said. “Kristen Benton is coming back and should see some good minutes. Her hands have to improve. Tiffany is kind of a wild card. She’s such a great cross country runner that she’s only practiced a few days. She’s in great shape and she is as quick as a cat.” Another player who is fighting for playing time is sophomore forward LeAnna Luney. “(Luney) is really making a case for some post time, which is kind of unfortunate because we’re so loaded in that position,” Hurt said. “She has really come into her athletic ability. Last year at sprints she was always finishing last. This year she’s in the front. Her rebounding and defense is amazing.” Another player that may log some important minutes is eighth-grader Raley Johnson. The youngster is moving up to the varsity squad because Hurt says she’s one of the best basketball players he has ever coached. But with all the talent the Lady Waves are returning, it doesn’t mean the path to a district championship will be easy. In fact it’s quite the contrary since both Hancock and Breckinridge counties
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are in the same situation as Meade County. “Hancock is bringing everyone back this year,” Hurt said. “They are saying the same things we are saying. They are senior dominated and they are a lot like us. They think this is our year. Breckinridge lost just one player. Our district may be the best in the region.” But the Lady Waves will be prepared for the important district matchups later in the season by playing some of the best teams in the state during the first half, which include Elizabethtown, Paul Dunbar and Taylor County. “We start with E’town the first game,” Hurt said. “People think I’m crazy for doing that and maybe I am. But we start out off the season knowing where we stand. “We should be prepared for the district. We should be battle tested, but when we get there we have to play. That’s the end result. Han-
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TOP LEFT: Scarlett Powers (left) grabs a rebound. TOP RIGHT: Bliss Powers shoots a jumper. ABOVE: Carly Evans drives to the basket. cock and Breckinridge aren’t going to give us anything.” The Lady Waves open
the season at Elizabethtown on Monday starting at 7:30 p.m.
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losing Troy and Alex,” said junior Scott King. “Hopefully as the season goes on, we’ll get better and progress.” King will lead the boys team as the captain and one of the two returning swimmers of last year’s statequalifying medley relay team — junior Ben Bevill is the other returning state qualifier and captain. “We lost a bunch of time without them,” King said. “I was looking at the book at our times and one of our relay times was 1:47. Just the other day it was 1:56. We’ve lost nine seconds because of them. That’s tough to make up.” King will also race the 50-meter freestyle where he hopes to eventually break Medley’s school record of 23.32. “I want to either this year or next year to set a school record for 50-yard freestyle,” he said, who is clocking in at 25 seconds in the event. “I have some work to do to get that record.” Bevill is the most versatile swimmer returning to the team, according to Thompson. Sophomore Justin Presley will have to fill the big shoes of Troy Jobe as the team’s top backstroker. Junior Chris Higgins is also a swimmer that may be able to fill the void left from the seniors. “(Higgins) has been doing
great swimming the butterfly and I expect him to really go far,” Thompson said. “He’s someone who has improved leaps and bounds.” Freshman T.J. Osborne is coming off a huge summer where he swam well for the Elizabethtown Dolphins and competed in several state club meets. “T.J. Osborne has really looked good,” Thompson said. “He’s probably our top freshman on our team. (Freshman) Tate Wilson is really good too.” Both Wilson and Osborne will compete in several different events because of their strength at all four strokes. The team has shown its youth, but also has a lot of untapped talent. Sophomore Shawn Mason may be one of Thompson’s biggest surprises thus far in the season. “(Mason) really came out of nowhere,” he said. “As a freestyler Shawn Mason really came out. He’s been putting up the best times. He’s working hard.” On the girls team, Bucky, alongside top-freestyle swimmer junior Ashley Crotzer, were named team captains. The two are part of the medley team — including juniors Kelsey English and Lisa Hurt — which will fight for a state meet bid. “The girls have never qualified for state,” Crozter said. “We’re going to try our hardest. Last year, we were really close to qualifying. Individually we might have some girls qualify for the state meet
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if they work really hard. But state is really hard to get to. The times are so close.” One of the top individuals is Hurt at the butterfly. “Lisa Hurt is looking great again this year,” Thompson said. “She’s really fast, especially in the ‘fly.” With only one senior on the team, the girls team is young and has numbers with nearly 40 members on the team. The boys team only has nearly 20 members. This says a lot for a program that has to travel 45 minutes to its practice facility. “The team has to be really committed,” Thompson said. “We don’t have the luxury of just going to the pool after school. It makes it difficult on them to get their homework done and stuff like that.” With a total drive time of an hour and a half, the swim team is only in the pool for an hour and 15 minutes. “It takes a lot away from homework time,” Crotzer said. “It’s pretty hard. We get home at 7:30 (p.m.) Bus rides are cramped. With 60 people on the bus … yeah, three people to a seat isn’t always fun.” But despite the loss of the coach, top swimmers and
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TOP: Enrique Jimonez swims the butterfly. ABOVE: Allie King practices the breaststroke.
even long bus rides the team stuck together. “We told each other when (LaVertu) left that we weren’t going to give up on the team,” King said. “We weren’t giving up on Meade County swimming and we’ve stuck together and it’s worked so far. I think we have a bright future.” The swim team starts its season Monday when it hosts Fort Knox, John Hardin, North Hardin and Central Hardin at 5:45 p.m. at the Gammons pool in Fort Knox.
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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was Serbian electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla who made the following sage observation: "One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane." •You may be surprised to learn that in 1980, the mayor of Detroit gave the key to the city to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. •If you're planning a trip to Minnesota anytime soon, you might want to stop in the town of Pipestone to see its claim to roadside-attraction fame: a 30-foot-long peace pipe. •If you think postage rates are getting high now, consider this: To send mail by Pony Express originally cost $5 per ounce — and that was when a dollar was worth a whole lot more than it is today. •The World Health Organization does not include cockroaches on its list of insects hazardous to human health.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) There could be an unexpected change in plans for your upcoming holiday travels. But keep in mind that a little flexibility goes a long way in resolving any disappointments. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new relationship might not be responding quite as quickly as you'd hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of preholiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the flurry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom first. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your effectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. That old friend might have some welcome news. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member's actions continue to surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your wise counsel finally got through. It's like having an early holiday gift, isn't it? SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, when it comes to doing the "wisdom thing," you do it so well.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might find that you still need to firm up one or two of those stilloutstanding decisions so that you can finally move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You usually don't carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you're justified in doing so. But aren't you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Call us... The News Standard, and place your ad TODAY! Horses, mules and minis for sale, prices vary. $100$500. Great prospects; need to liquidate. For more information call 270-6681800
BENEFIT
AUCTION
Hay for sale – round bales $30 (5x5 roll) and square bales $4 per bale. Minimum 10 bales. Call 270-8288447
sponsored by Meade County Saddle Club
Hay for sale – Alfalfa square bales $5. All types and priced round bales. 270496-4196
Round and Square hay – Alf/Og/Tim. Round bales $20-$50. Square bales $3.75-$5.00. 270-6685873 Horse Shoeing-Farrier Service. Accepting new clients. 30 years experienced. Jerry Chee 270-422-4060. Or call cell 270-668-4306. AQHA Stud Service. Bay Badger Tivio. Ky. Breeders incentive fund. www. baybadgertivio.com. 270422-4060.
The experience you want, the service you expect, the value you deserve!
at St. Mary’s Parrish Hall, Payneville, KY all proceeds benefit Jennifer Addison Lyons and family
Residential • Commercial 22 years experience!
Auction starts @ 1 p.m.
Registered Angus Bull. 2 years old. Call 270-4222548
NH Tractor 7740, 100 hp, barn kept, 3350 hrs. excellent condition. $21,000. 270-668-5873.
WRIGHT’S CONSTRUCTION
December 12, 2009
Bulls for sale – Poled Hereford select sires. Limited edition and Domino. 18 months old. $1400. 270-496-4196
Tractor- 1983 6140 Allis Chalmers- 743 actual hours, 2-owners, with finish mower box scrapper, grader blade and boom. $6950.00. Call 270-4223050.
Quality Starts At The Top Serving Meade and all surrounding counties
Free Estimates & Roof Inspections
Rook Tournament @ 6 p.m.
Fully Insured & bonded With Expert & Courteous Crews
$10 entry fee per person, draw for partners
Cornhole Tournament @ 4 p.m. entry fee $10 per person, draw for partners, $100 added
Dance @ 8 p.m.
ROOFING
Member of National Homebuilders Association
• Very Competitive Pricing • Structural Repair • Trusses Repaired • Many Styles & Colors Available • Clean & Quality Roofing • Tear-Off & Replacement • Storm & Wind Damage • Rotten Wood Replacement • Magnetic Yard Sweeping • Offering Senior Discounts • 24 Hour Leak & Damage Repair
270-828-5206 • 502-724-3614
We also install METAL ROOFING!
ROOFING
Your home improvements done the W-right way the first time!
D.J. by Happy Hour Productions For more info – call 270-945-8309 or 270-497-4461
The EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. offers Healthcare Provider CPR and CPR Renewal classes monthly. Please call 812-738-7871 for more information.
College funds a bit low?
Free English Classes – Call 270-422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade County Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates and times.
The Help Wanted section has local job opportunities for you!
ADVERTISERS: You can place a 25-word classified ad in 70 Kentucky newspapers for as little as $250 with one order, one payment. For information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502-2238821 DIVORCE with or without Children $95.00. With FREE name change documents (wife only) and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24hrs/ 7days: 1-888789-0198.
1989 F-250 utility bed, ladder rack, speed manual was on LP gas, runs good. New white paint 2 years ago. Make offer 270-422-2980 1995 F-350 Turbo Diesel 5 speed with overdrive, flat bed with 3 side boxes, ladder rack. 235,000 miles. Make offer 270-422-2980 1990 Chevy 1500. Runs great. Has a/c, power windows, regular cab. $2,000.00 Call 270-945-1682.
For Rent: 5 room house in Muldraugh with enclosed front porch and laundry room. $350/month plus utilities. 502-942-2800
• Sidewalks • Driveways • Concrete • Aggregate • Stone • Retaining Walls
The Meade County Senior Center building and grounds is open for rent after 3 p.m. any Thursday. Call 270-422-5200 for more information.
349 Pine Ridge Dr. Brandenburg, Ky 40108 Local: 270.422.1879 Cell: 502.594.6579
For rent or lease: 30x50’ showroom, glass front with 2 offices and kitchen in rear. Plus 3 additional offices. Also has storage area. Call 502-552-5408 or 270-4222522.
1973 Ranger boat. 16 foot long, 6.2 foot beam. 1979 Mercury Outboard 80hp, Capacity of six. $1200. 270-8286741 or 270-547-1809
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2004 Honda 50. $750. Call 270-422-4090 Whirlpool full-size washer and dryer. 2 years old. Used approximately 10 times. Like Brand New. $850. Call 270-422-3775 Full set of scaffolding. 5’x5’, 2 cross braces, and 4 8” locking wheels. Can be set up with or without wheels, costs $600 or more new. Will sell for $300. 270-4225875
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DESIGNER PURSE PARTIES Knock-off Coach, Dolce Gabana and Dooney Bourke purses
Will hold parties in your home!
Call 270-945-9096
2005
HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 Excellent condition, 5,800 miles, $7,800 or best offer 270-668-4857
Sawzall, heavy duty, Milwaukee orbital. 13 amp. New. $150. 270-422-5875 Craftsman truck bed toolbox $100 or best offer. Call 270-312-6005. Browning over and under Citori shotgun. Like New. $1400.00 Call 270-5474567 or 270-668-7376. 3 pt. hitch tiller, 6 ft wide, $1200. Call 270-547-4567 or 270-668-7376.
Antique stand up traveling trunk with hangers and drawers. Made in the U.S.A. $50. 270-422-5875.
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Automotive
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WILSON’S
Stay one step ahead of the storm Call the Meade County Emergency Management Hotline for important information about weather threats, school closings and delays, road closures, flash flood advisories, emergency shelter locations and more.
RYOBI Surface Planer $150, RYOBI Drum sander $200, shop smith $900, Craftsman scroll saw $50, various sizes of wood clamps $20 each, bench grinder $60, butcher block wood working table $800. Call 270-828-6741 or 270547-1809.
ANGEL TREE
The Meade County Clothes Closet is taking applications for the Angel Tree through Dec. 12, Monday thru Friday, 10 to 3:30, Saturday 10 to 1:30. All gifts need to be returned to the Meade County Clothes Closet, with the angel attached by Dec. 12. For more info about the Angel Tree program and guidelines, please call Linda or Karen at 422-2010. All donations whether monetary or new gift items for the Angel Tree can be dropped off at the Meade County Clothes Closet, 2320 ByPass Rd or mailed to Meade County Clothes Closet, 2320 ByPass RD, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108
Steel Arch Buildings- 3 Repo’d Buildings; 20x30, 30x30 Must sell before going to auction. Will sell for balance owed. Display discounts available. Deal Won’t Last! 1-866352-0469
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HYDE HOME IMPROVEMENT
270-254-5368
ADDITIONS / REMODEL / REPAIR hydehomeimprovement@gmail.com
• ADDITIONS • DECKS • WINDOWS • DOORS • SHEDS • PAINT • SIDING • CERAMIC TILE • CONCRETE SIDEWALKS • DRIVEWAYS • RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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24 Hour Emergency Service 502-773-2938 CELL
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BUY • SELL • TRADE CARS & TRUCKS
Nationwide Locating Service for Parts • Foreign & Domestic Late Model Parts & Rebuilders Locally owned by David and Kathy Masterson
(270) 547-2778 • (800) 405-0963
www.mastersonautoparts.com
1752 N. Hwy 79 • Irvington, KY.
Concrete
Concrete
YOUART’S concrete service
• Stamping • Commercial
Call Remle to place your ad, call 270-422-4542
2070 A Bypass Rd. Brandenburg, KY. 40108
Darrell E. Barr, Sr.
478 Broadway Brandenburg, KY 40108
270-422-3213
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Construction
Doors
Flea Market
Flea Market
All your construction needs!
free estimates!
999 Lawrence St, Brandenburg
422-1202
Meade County Open Air Market
Bennett Service & Sales Jeff Adkisson • Owner/Operator
422-2980 Office 547-0566 Cell Fully Insured
Open every Saturday & Sunday through October 624 Broadway Brandenburg 270-422-4251
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WARDRIP TRUCKING & BY-PASS STONE
Fountains • Mulch • Carports
422-7744
No Job Too Small (502) 271-8447 cell (270) 496-4209 home
FREAETES! ESTIM
“We Love Our Customers”
Knott’s Body Shop
270-319-0838 (cell) 270-497-4342 (home)
Over 25 Years Experience
270.422.1090
Cleaners and Alterations
barrautomotive@bbtel.com Automotive & Diesel Repair
Call bILL yOUART • 547-4692 • 547-0880 (CELL)
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All your FISHING & OUTDOOR needs!
COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICE
2605 Brandenburg Rd. Brandenburg, KY
Casey Bennett
Handyman Handy yman
Bait & Tackle
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151 Shannon Lane Brandenburg, Ky 40108
(270) 422-4121
120 Shamrock Road Brandenburg, Ky
“Great concrete at great prices”
DIXIE YARD WORKS 7070 N. Dixie Hwy. E-town, Ky 42701
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• Landscaping Rock • Stepping Stones
• Concrete • Statuary • Top Soil • Flagstone •
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270-422-7442
• Colored Concrete • Residential
Serving Meade and Breck Counties with 35 years of Service
Member of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce • Insured • References
, . Fast, Friendly Service You Can Trust! Timmy Barr, Owner
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Part-Time, Home-Based Internet Business. Earn $500-$1000/ month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No selling required. FREE details. www.k348.com
Ky Health Training: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Nurse Aide Training, Phlebotomy training. Lexington & Georgetown. Day, Night, Weekend classes. 859-9632901, 888-274-2018 www. nurseaidetrainingcenter. com
Airlines Are Hiring - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing Available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888349-5387 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 866-460-9765 www.CentruaOnline.com
Medical scrubs in good condition $3 each for medium pants and $3 each for large tops. Call 270945-1491
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 270-4227066. 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 270422-4673 or email drugtips@ bbtel.com.
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.
25 acres, all wooded. Located at dead end in Breckinridge County. $50,000. $2,000 down. $531 per month. 1-866865-5263 www.kylandco.com 3 bd, 2 bath on 1 acre with garage. $59,900. $4,900 down. $609 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 45 acres located in Custer. Open/wooded. Located off Hwy. 86. $2,200 per acre. 1-866865-5263 www.kylandco.com 8 acres completely open. Great tract for hay. $24,900. $500 down. $270 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 5 acres, open, great for mobile homes. $15,000. $500 down. $161 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 28 acres, open in front, remaining balance wooded, large pond. $85,000 cash. 1-866865-5263 www.kylandco.com 4 bd, 2 bath brick house with basement and barn on 3 acres. $140,000 cash only. 1-866-8655263 www.ky-landco.com
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Redheaded Walker Coonhound. Female. Red collar with tags. White/ black/brown/red. Lost Oct. 21st. Milan and Turkey Heaven intersection. 502494-6861
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Lost Yellow Lab – male, 2 yrs. old, 70 lbs, no collar, missing from Christian Church Road, Weldon area on Nov. 14th. Please call 270-668-2555
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FREE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding Thru STATE WIA Program. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836
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Help Wanted – Part Time Minister of Music to lead worship and choir at Rock Haven Baptist Church. Submit resume to 444 Old Mill Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108. Job description available at church office. 270-828-2555 or at www. rockhavenbaptist.org
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 502-262-0549.
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Looking for a fun, energetic and outgoing person to join our Sales Team! Apply in person at The News Standard, 1065 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. 270422-4542
3 bed, 2 bath doublewide on 9 acres, just minutes from Brandenburg, Mauckport, Indiana, $59,900. Owner Financing Available. 270422-4977
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FOUND: Male black 7-8 year poodle mix. Loving and housebroken. Found in Forrest Hills in late Sep by Meade County Animal Control Officer but is now with a rescuer. Please call 270-422-7066 or 270-8631580.
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LAND FOR SALE 24 acres mini farm near Irvington. Nice home site, pasture, trees, electric. 13 acres mini farm 10 miles from Brandenburg. Beautiful home site, wooded and open, electric. 5 acres and 10 acres wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox. 1-4 acres Meade County Water, septic, electric, near Fort Knox. Perfect for deer hunting: properties 31 acres to 112 acres, you may combine. Properties are in Breckinridge, Meade, and joining counties in Kentucky.
Call MW at 270-668-4035 www.mwlandforsale.com
English Estates
Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • 1.5 miles West of Brandenburg ByPass, subdivision on right 1.638 acres ............. LOT 8........................ $19,900 1.696 acres ............. LOT 28...................... $19,600 1.224 acres .............. LOT 42...................... $13,900 1.572 acres .............. LOT 48...................... $15,290 1.296 acres .............. LOT 49...................... $14,500 1.27 acres ................ LOT 50...................... $14,400 1.232 acres .............. LOT 51...................... $13,900
Indian Oaks
Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • County Water • Wooded lots • 2.5 miles South of Brandenburg By-Pass, subdivision on left
If you own land (or can get some from a relative) you can keep your cash! ZERO DOWN financing available on factory-direct Singles, Doubles & Triples! Need a septic? No problem! We do utilities, too! Limited or no credit OK because we own the bank!
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McGeheeHumphreyDavis Realty and Auction 422-4977 877-6366 547-4977 We offer owner financing on most all our properties with no prequalifications! *Please visit our website at www.mhdrealty.com* 3 bed, 2 bath home in Brandenburg, just minutes from the By-Pass, $54,900. 6 acres ready for your home, septic, county water off Hwy 1638 at Gaines Rd, $42,500. 2 bed, 1 bath home on 1 acre in Irvington off Hwy 79, $39,900. 9 wooded acres, hillside, Payneville area of Meade Co, $24,900. 3 bed, 1 bath off US 60 on 1 acre close to Ft. Knox, $39,900.
Advertise it here. Call 422-4542!
BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDL- NO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-780-5539 Drivers CDL-A Flatbed Up to .40CPM Home time. Benefits. OTR Experience Required. No felonies. Top earner $69,000. Carrier since 1928! 800-441-4271 x KY-100 Flatbed Company & O/OPs needed. Must have 2 years Steel Coil Exp. O/OPs must have own trailer & equipment. Excellent pay & Benefits. Low Deadhead Miles. Call M-F 8am-4pm. 800-525-3383 ext. 8 or apply online at www.tlexpress.com
PTL OTR Drivers. New Pay Package! Great Miles! Up to 45 cpm. 12 months experience required. No felony or DUI past 5 years. 877-740-6262. www.ptlinc.com
COAT DRIVE
4th Annual Coat and Toy Drive for the children NOW ACCEPTING
Meade Springs
All donations need to be received by December 15
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
ADOPT - A - PET TODAY! Call the Meade County Animal Shelter 422-2064
FREE CDL CLASS-A TRAINING Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding thru STATE WIA Program. Must meet hiring Requirements of Major Trucking Companies. Financing options/ tuition reimbursement also available. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644
Toys • (washable) Coats • Shoes Drop off at this business location
455 ByPass Road, Suite C Brandenburg, KY 40108
Hardesty-Raymond Road Lots for Sale • Black top roads •Country Living is were you want to be, then this is the place for you!
6 acres ...................LOT 9........................... $30,000
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE
Call 270-668-4857
COUNTRY VILLAGE
Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-945-7879.
Motel Rooms & Cabins Reasonable Rates Nice & Clean Nightly, Weekly & Monthly Rates
Furnished Apartment
For Rent One Bedroom • Utilities Included
(270) 422-2282
Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access • Call for Availability
(270) 422-2282
Christmas by the River Opening Day Festivities! NOVEMBER 28, 2009 Gazebo, Brandenburg Riverfront Park –Entertainment begins at 11:30 a.m.
Gun Show! Nov. 27-29. Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4. Lexington. Heritage Hall (430 W. Vine St.) Buy, Sell, Trade. Info: 563-927-8176. STAY AND PLAY at one of Kentucky’s top golf courses, Cherry Blossom, Georgetown. Call 502570-9489 about Stay and Play, including furnished townhome, golf for four.
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 AL-ANON: 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 info.
–Craft & Food Vendors begin at noon –Wagon Rides begin at noon
–Citizens on Patrol Silent Auction & Bake Sale All Day! –Santa arrives at dusk, followed by the Light-up of the Riverfront & fireworks. –Free pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus Special Thanks to: The News Standard, WVIH.com, Meade County Messenger, WMMG, Allen’s ST, & River Ridge Marathon Sponsored by: Meade County Fiscal Court, Meade Count RECC Fort Knox Federal Credit Union Brandenburg Telephone Company Meade County Bank First Federal Savings Bank, ARCH Chemical
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place, 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 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 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Look Good, Feel better, 3rd Monday of each month. 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 for more 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 270-706-1493 or Karen at 270-706-1250 for more info. 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 270-706-5092 or 270-706-5071. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center at 1111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. For more information, call 270-706-5010 or e-mail Beth Greenwell at bgreenwell@hmh.net BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, in 5A at 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Individuals who have had surgery, as well as those who are considering having the surgery are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Barnes, R.N. at 270-706-1559.
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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.
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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.
Or call us at 270-422-4542.
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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Drivers: CDL-A Teams Earn Top Dollar Running Specialty Cargo for Midwest Carrier. 46-82 Split. Apply: www.randrtruck.com 866-204-8006
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
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Friday, November 27, 2009
DECA students attend Fall Leadership Workshop Submitted by Meade County DECA On Oct. 21, Meade County DECA members attended the Fall Leadership Workshop at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky. Members attended workshops that assist them in competition and met students from neighboring counties. Officers also attended workshops, built leadership skills and learned how to make the Meade County DECA chapter better. Forty-two members attended, accompanied by two chaperones, Angela Anderson and Samantha Benham. Elissa Gagel, the Chapter’s advisor also attended the workshop.
Record book results for 49 local 4-H’ers Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development
This year 4-H‘ers completed 49 record books for judging. A completed record book in the 4-H’ers project area is the official completion of a project. We want to congratulate all who turned in their books on a job well done. The results are listed below: COURTESY PHOTO
More than 40 Meade County High School DECA students traveled to Bowling Green, Ky., last month for a special Fall Leadership Workshop at Western Kentucky University.
Band bids farewell to instructor, seniors
During its performance at the Bands of America Grand Nationals held Nov. 12-14 in Indianapolis, Meade County High School band members paid tribute to long-time band instructor Bruce Soderstrom, who plans to retire at the end of the school year. Twenty-three senior band members were also recognized by the traditional pinning of the roses. Parents pinned rose boutonnieres on their senior band students before the performance. The Grand Nationals was the last fall competition for the MCHS marching band.
Senior Beef Lydia Richardson-Blue/ Champion Junior Beef Kaylee Compton-Blue/ Champion Madison Brown-Blue/ Reserve Champion Allie Stull-Blue Senior Sheep Amber Kessinger-Blue/ Champion Levi Wilkins-Red/Reserve Champion Junior Sheep Kaitlin Fackler-Blue/ Champion Elizabeth Fackler-Blue/ Reserve Champion Haley Adcock-Blue
ABOVE LEFT: Field commander Kaitlyn Lasley leads the band after she displayed a banner on the podium that reads “thanks for 33 years” — a tribute to band instructor Bruce Soderstrom, who is retiring at the end of the school year. ABOVE RIGHT: Senior Jordan Meredith smiles with parents Stephanie and Russ after the pinning of the roses. LEFT: Marching band staff members Lindsey Frank, Shane Embry, Bruce Soderstrom, Matt Williams, James Shacklett and David Phillips pose together before the band’s performance in Indianapolis.
Junior Goat Zachary Mills-Blue/ Champion Madilyn Barr-Blue/Reserve Champion Sara Chism-Blue Alex Lee-Blue Alicia Lee-Blue Karissa Chapman-Blue Justin Ray-Blue Tredina Ready-Red Kelsie Smith-Red Zach Flaherty-White Chet Flaherty-White Kristin Burton-White Senior Swine
Muldraugh- 25, Battletown Black- 17. Muldraugh: Tristtan Howard, 10; Seth Davis, 13; Chad Jupin, 2. Battletown Black: Tray Powers, 2; Kolby White, 4; Austin Gagel, 10; Cody Burrell, 1. Payneville Blue- 27, Payneville Gold- 25. Payneville Blue: Aaron Whelan, 6; Austin Poole, 2; Garrett Poole, 2; Gory Johnston, 4; Levi Hurt, 7; Brett Woods, 2; Austin Gouvas, 4. Payneville Gold: Logan
2; Case Medley, 2; Tyler Andrew, 2. Flaherty: Madson Dee Thompson, 4; Gavin Priddy, 21; Cody Lee, 8.
Flaherty White- 37, Flaherty Blue-14. Flaherty White: Seth Sharritt, 4; Jacob Bewley, 26; Jarod Stone, 2; Roger Younger Jr., 5. Flaherty Blue: Garrett Ammons, 6; Stephen Cleaver, 4; Jesse Tate, 4.
David T. Wilson Blue- 29, David T. Wilson Red- 20. DTW Blue: Sam Shernetz, 4; Devin Patty, 4; DeWan Ditto, 10; Mack Wilson, 3; Cody Walter, 3; Craig Lindsey, 2; Zack Prather, 3. DTW Red: John Millay, 9; Branden Ferguson, 2; Cody James, 3; Tyler Haynes, 6.
Ekron Black- 11, Ekron Purple- 3. Ekron Black: Barrett Dowell, 4; Ethan Miller, 3; Kyle Reed, 4. Ekron Purple: Kevin Millay, 2; Josh Summit, 1. Ekron Gray- 34, Flaherty Red- 33. Ekron: Tommy Maddox, 2; Chase Maddox, 4; Josh Durbin, 22; Austin Sanders,
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Austin Turner recently received a Panther Pride Award at Ekron Elementary school for his concern for an upset fellow student during lunch. His actions are an example of why Ekron is a place where people want to be.
Elementary Boys Saturday Basketball League results from Nov. 11 Greco, 2; Kody Hardesty, 1; Cameron Galvez, 8; Jessie Brown, 4; Jordan Brown, 2; Bryce Mattingly, 8.
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What to do with all that deer meat? Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Taking your first deer is an exciting achievement. Your heart pounds as you watch the deer in your sights. You try hard to keep your hands still while you squeeze the trigger. After the shot, adrenaline makes you short of breath. You feel relief when you later approach the clean-shot deer on the ground. What happens next, however, can be overwhelming. A good-sized adult deer can yield 60 or 70 pounds of meat, and a new hunter may have no idea what to do with it. Good tasting venison begins with careful preparation and trimming. Cut away all bloody areas, trim the fat and make sure the venison is clean as possible. These are the leading causes of off-flavor, or “wild” taste in the meat. Start with the back straps, those tubular-shaped cuts of meat found on either
side of the backbone. “Your back straps are your best meat — they’re going to be the most tender,” said David Casey, retired assistant director of law enforcement for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Take them and butterfly them. Cut them into about 1 1/2-inch steaks and then cut them almost all the way through in the middle.” These steaks are now ready for the grill. You can also freeze them after making the cuts — divide them into single meal-sized groups and wrap each group in freezer paper for later convenience. The deer’s hams, or hindquarters, yield a lot of meat that can be used several ways. Casey encourages hunters to pick up a copy of Kentucky Afield” television’s deer processing DVD to learn how to divide the hams into various muscle groups. The show is available through Kentucky Fish and Wild-
life’s Web site at fw.ky.gov – just click on ““Kentucky Afield Store” to purchase the DVD. “You basically have big muscle groups, and you need to separate those muscle groups,” he explained. “You can turn the rump roast into steaks or put it in a crock pot with potatoes and carrots and fix it like roast. Any little pieces can be used for hamburger in deer chili, spaghetti sauce or hamburger patties.” Shoulder cuts can be a little tricky, since averagesized deer don’t yield a lot of meat from this area. Casey recommends trimming this meat and grinding it like the extra meat from the hams. “Any trimmings like that can go to hamburger or summer sausage mixed with pork fat,” he said. “It doesn’t take a lot — maybe 1/3 added by weight to the meat. It depends on what you want. You can actually add nothing and just have really lean meat, which is fine for adding to sauce.
But it’ll come apart if you try to make patties.” Pork fat is available at many grocery stores that have meat departments, or hunters can take the trimmings to a meat processor to have hamburger or summer sausage made. Doing it yourself, however, is cost-effective. “If you enjoyed the hunt and you’re planning on hunting in future years, you can just invest in a hand-operated grinder,” Casey said. “Most groceries and stores like Cabela’s have them for $20 or $25. You can grind the meat right at the kitchen table.” Finally, check the Internet for venison recipes. The amount of meat you get from your deer may seem overwhelming at first — but the possibilities are endless once you get comfortable working with the various cuts. Most importantly, the meat will come from a deer you took yourself, and you’ll have a well-earned sense of accomplishment and pride.
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TOP LEFT: Emily Redman harvested an eightpoint, 180 pound deer. Redman used a 30-30 rifle to kill the deer on her farm in Payneville. The kill occurred on opening morning of rifle season around 8:20 a.m. This was Emily’s first time hunting and first deer. TOP RIGHT: During the opening morning of rifle season, Logan Webb of Payneville proudly shows off his sixpoint buck. Logan’s little sister, Rylee, is also in the picture. ABOVE: Traci Greenwell poses with her first 8-point deer that she killed on opening day. RIGHT: Bobby Gagel of Battletown harvested a 12- to 17-point buck weighing 180 pounds. He shot the deer on his farm on Nov. 15 using a 30.6. Pictured with him are his sons Keston and Dawson Gagel.
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Meade County Ministerial Association holds annual Community Thanksgiving Worship service
Alexander Ray Travis Josh and Danielle Travis of Flaherty would like to announce the birth of their son, Alexander Ray, on Sept. 14, 2009, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 201/2 inches long. He is the brother of Grayson Thomas and the grandson of Kelly and Lori Padgett of Brandenburg, John and Donna Snyder of Flaherty and Galvin and Becky Travis of Lebanon Junction, Ky. Great-grandparents are Bill and Marie Padgett and Rosco and Annetta Avitt, all of Brandenburg, W.T. and Alice Armstrong of Lebanon Junction, Ky., and John and Veleda Travis of Mount Washington, Ky.
By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County Ministerial Association hosted the annual community Thanksgiving worship service Sunday, Nov. 22, at Meade County High School. A few hundred people showed up to hear pastors from different denominations around the county come together and speak on the importance of giving thanks, not only on Thanksgiving, but every day. Eric Stephens, pastor of Hill Grove Baptist Church, gave the message based on a passage in the chapter of Luke concerning the unthankful lepers. Stephens said there are three main reasons why people fail to give thanks to God: They have no idea how bad off they are; they feel entitled to what they have; and they are more concerned with man’s acceptance than God’s. “Entering into this season of Thanksgiving, if we as Christians aren’t thankful, why would they take us seriously?” Stephens asked. The MCHS band and junior-senior chorus also gave performances. A special performance was made by the MCHS Madrigals, in full costume.
TOP: Members of the crowd sing along during the hymn, “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” BOTTOM LEFT: Saul Begley performs his solo during the call to worship, “Ubi caritas.” BOTTOM RIGHT: Alan Thomas, left, of Gospel Fellowship Church, Chris Wilson, of Payneville Baptist Church, and Jim Robinson, right, of Brandenburg United Methodist Church, perform a reading.
Marriages
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Heather Marie Bosley, 24, of Ekron, daughter of Mary Ellen Adkins and Willis Earl Bosley, to Abraham Austin Straney, 26, of Ekron, son of Annette Willeen Kelly and Kenneth Anthony Straney. Tracey Lynn Eden, 41, of Ekron, daughter of Thelma Rose Fields and Milford Wayne Eden, to Christopher James Chapman, 28, of Ekron, son of Sandra K. Rhodes and Richard James Chapman, Jr. Sarah Beth Gill, 26, of Brandenburg, daughter of Sharon Alexander and Harold Nelson Gill, Jr., to Bryon Keith Conn,
39, of Brandenburg, son of Lois Janette Pound and Herbert Lee Conn. Nicole Lynn Satterley, 16, of Brandenburg, daughter of Dawn Austin Steger and Raymond Theodore Satterley Jr., to Jonathon Earl Blankenship, 18, of Fairdale, Ky., son of Lisa Rena Lawson and Michael Wayne Blankenship Sr. Patricia Shawn Laxson, 45, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Gertie Marie Baker and Golden Wesley McCubbins, to James William Crume Jr., 51, son of Imogene Hixon and James William Crume Sr.
Achievement Student receives Panther Pride award
Kayla Edwards was awarded a Panther Pride Award recently for recognizing how hard our custodial staff works and being willing to help them as much as possible in keeping the school clean. Because of her willingness to help, Ekron is a place where people want to be. Panther Pride awards are given to students at Ekron Elementary School who exhibit characteristics worthy of praise. Awards have been given recently to students for reasons such as showing concern for a fellow student, helping a student who had dropped her books in the hallway, helping fix a pencil sharpener in a classroom, helping a teacher without being told and by acknowledging the feelings of cafeteria monitors Kayla Edwards displays her Panther Pride award. after a hard day.
R Re ec ci ip pe e of•the•week of•the•week Oven Baked Omelets Christmas brunch is a holiday tradition at our house, and eggs are always the star of the show. My Oven-Baked Omelet recipe is quick and easy to make, and is a crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch or a light supper. Oven-Baked Omelets The pre-cooked toppings for these oven-baked omelets can be set up buffet style and quickly re-heated in the microwave, using an electric skillet or on the stovetop in a saute pan. Cooking oil spray, butter or vegetable oil for saute and baking pans 6 large Eggland’s Best eggs, separated 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated onion 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning Cheese for sprinkling or topping: Parmesan, Cheddar, American, Gouda, Goat cheese, etc. 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking oil
spray, butter or vegetable oil. Place the pans in the oven to heat. In a large bowl, beat together egg whites and 3/4 teaspoons of the salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat. 2. In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, grated onion, flour and Italian seasoning. Beat until the mixture is thick and thoroughly blended. Gently fold in the egg whites. Spread mixture in the hot cake pans. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. 3. Use a knife to loosen the omelets from the sides of the pans. Invert the layers, bottom-side down, onto serving plates. Cut the omelets into wedges. Cover the pieces with foil to keep them warm. 4. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with sliced fruit and hot biscuits or rolls. Serves 12. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of five cookbooks. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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