2009.12.18 The News Standard by The News Standard

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Maj. Gen. gives update on BRAC timeline By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com

FORT KNOX — Maj. Gen. James Milano gave a presentation to local media Thursday, Dec. 3, and presented the vision and mission of Fort Knox, as well as discussed the impact of the Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) expansion taking place. Milano said Fort Knox is the Army’s premier community in training, supporting and proTHE NEWS STANDARD/LINDSEY CORLEY

Meade County Sheriff’s deputy Bryan Rogers hands Dylan Walden one of his gifts, purchased during Shop With a Cop.

To serve and protect A ... and shop Through Shop With a Cop, Christmas comes early for local children By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstanard.com

tecting the lives of its soldiers, families and civilians and the mission on post is to continue to train and develop soldiers and maintain and transition throughout the impending BRAC transformation. “We’ve got to make sure the people, the most important resource we have, are taken care of throughout this transition,” Milano said. Fort Knox has already begun to transition, by way of construction on post, and

Milano said the actual moving will accomplish, making Fort of people on and off base will Benning the Maneuver Center largely be done over the of the Excellence. upcoming summer, and In the wake of the the move to Fort Benning, move, Fort Knox Ga., for the Armor Center will become the and School, is on track to Human Resource meet the Sept. 15, 2011, Center of Excelcompletion date. lence, with people Milano said the move moving from AlexMaj. Gen. makes perfect sense in andria, Va., St. Louthat the Armor and the James Milano is, and Indianapolis Infantry fight together to relocate. and should train together, as See BRAC, A5 well, which is what the move

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standing-room only crowd of hundreds of friends and family members piled into the Meade County High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening, to please their ears with the musical renderings of the Stuart Pepper Middle School and Meade County High School bands. Under the leadership of band director Bruce Soderstrom and assistant director Matt Williams, band members performed “project pieces” that they’ve perfected throughout the fall semester and concluded their performances with some familiar holiday classics, such as “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “Silent Night.” For their headlining pieces, the seventh-grade band performed “Boogie Blues,” the eighth-grade band played “The Pink Panther” and the high school band performed a collection of songs from the Disney movie “Lilo and Stitch.” All three bands also demonstrated their fine skill by playing traditional Old English and Celtic selections as well.

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Members of Meade County law enforcement and volunteers from other organizations woke up bright and early Saturday morning to help make Christmas brighter for 42 local children. Shop With a Cop, a nationwide program that helps provide money and shopping assistance for families in need for the holidays, gave children from

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Soldiers seek integration into community By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

CLOCKWISE (from top): Tiffany Bruce peeks at the audience while playing; Michael Cundiff and the rest of the high school trombone players keep in sync; Mirage Elmore waits for the next song to begin; eighth-grader Jennifer Whelan keeps her eyes on band director Bruce Soderstrom; seventh-grader Christian Bunch smiles at a family member before the performance. See more photos on Page A5.

BRANDENBURG — During Monday’s City Council meeting, members welcomed an introduction by Lt. Col. James W. Vizzard, commander of the 1st Battalion 6th Field Artillery regiment, a part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Infantry division — which relocated to Fort Knox through BRAC in October 2009. Brandenburg was selected as the battalion’s “partner community” which, Vizzard explained, means battalion soldiers seek to establish neighborly relationships with members of the city by becoming involved in community events,

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Extension council votes to upgrade pavilion’s appearance By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com

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Contractors aim to have the roof on the new extension office pavilion before Christmas.

Members of the Meade County Extension District Board met Tuesday morning during a specially called meeting to discuss alterations with the new pavilion presently being constructed on the extension district campus. The open-air pavilion is being funded through a matching grant; the state allocated $53,000 for the project last January. County extension agent Andy Mills

reported on Tuesday that some unforeseen expenses have occurred with construction of the structure thus far. “It’s been one hurdle after another, but we’ve able to jump them all,” Mills said. As part of the state permitting process, an architect was required to redraw the building’s plans to incorporate some necessary changes. “We had to have an earthquake plan ... which meant better footers and a few other structural details,” Mills said.

“And we had to show some more detail with the electrical plans.” An itemized expense sheet showed the costs for the redesign, required earthquake plan components and state permitting, all of which put the project $2,163 over the anticipated budget. “If you look at the overall scope of the project, that’s not too bad,” Mills said. Board members then discussed the aesthetics of the building, specifically

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Officials not ‘happy campers’ about violations By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com MULDRAUGH — Mayor Danny Tate told members of the city council and others during a regular council meeting Monday night that the meeting he and public works director Anthony Lee attended in Frankfort regarding the city’s violation of storm water mandates, was the “one and only” he wanted to attend. Tate said the city has approximately eight months to institute mandates regarding the storm water regulations or else the state could levy fines of $1,000 a day until it’s done, and currently, based on already being in violation, Tate said the city of Muldraugh expects to see a fine of between $5,000 and $25,000. He has, however, written a letter, explaining the situation and asking for lenience and the fine to be forgiven. “They weren’t happy campers,” Tate said. “When the federal government tells you you have to do something, you’ve pretty much got to do it.” Tate said there are several things required for the city before it’s in compliance, including passing several ordinances, by a deadline of April 2010. The storm water regulatory ordinance has been drafted and needs to be passed, an ordinance outlining six basic minimal practices to be complied with has been adopted by the county’s attorney and is ready to be passed by the council and a post-construction ordinance still needs to be drafted and subsequently passed. “We’re in pretty hot water with them,” Tate said. “These ordinances have got to be passed.” The city’s engineer also has to draft a plan of compliance and submit it by Sept. 30, 2010, and the city has to sponsor public outreach programs like hearings and a poster contest at the local school.

Shop From page A1 infants to 16 years old $150 to purchase toys, clothes and more from Pamida and Cox’s Home Center, both in Brandenburg. Bill Basham, a deputy sheriff and vice presi-

“The only way we’re going to get anything done is if we work together,” said councilman Woody Holston. Holston, who is part of the storm water committee, reminded the mayor that at the beginning, Tate requested $2,500 a month in revenue from fees levied to support the storm water regulations but when such a plan was presented to the council, Tate threatened to veto it, calling it “too much money.” “We can’t operate like that,” Holston said. “You’re either for it, you’re for it or if you’re against it, you’re against it.” “You’ve got to be for the city,” Tate said, saying the fees were too high for local businesses and city residents who were already struggling to pay their bills. Meeting compliance won’t be as expensive after the city engineer is paid for, which will cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000, Tate said, therefore the program will ultimately be self-sustaining with the lower fees. In other Muldraugh news, the council: •Discussed proposing an amendment to require R-2 and R-3 three parking spaces per resident, after rental units in town are crowding parking lots with vehicles. The amendment would not be retroactive. •Voted to use money from the land development fund, totaling $5,000, and to use Area Development Funds, totaling $5,000, toward the study and design of a storm shelter, which will cost $10,000. •Heard concerns from Tate regarding local business upkeep. Tate said he sent out letters to a few businesses telling them to maintain their property and keep it looking nice, but recommended the council consider only issuing conditional use licenses with businesses, so if they can’t abide by the ordinances, the licenses can be revoked. dent of the Fraternal Order of Police, said the money was raised by the county, was used to help children in the county and was spent in the county, keeping the event truly local. Pamida also donated $1,000 toward Meade County’s Shop With A Cop and gave a 20 percent discount to all goods purchased during the event.

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TOP: Meade County Sheriff’s deputy Greg Shipley adds up the total during the shopping spree. ABOVE: Muldraugh Police Chief John Stinebruner checks out at Pamida after shopping for a child’s Christmas gifts.

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Editorial Taking lessons from our next door neighbors

Brandenburg City Council members — and the city itself — were in for a treat Monday evening when Lt. Col. James Vizzard introduced himself and the recently-relocated 1st Battalion of the 6th Field Artillery regiment to those in attendance at the meeting. Lt. Col. Vizzard spoke about a Fort Knox initiative to have its soldiers, especially those new to the area through BRAC, be positive, active neighbors within the communities in which they live and work. Vizzard expressed his and other soldiers’ interests in helping with community programs such as Christmas by the River and school functions. Why don’t we as residents possess that same desire in our own hometown? Relocating to a new area can be difficult, even moreso under the pretenses of deployment and leaving behind your uprooted family in new and unfamiliar surroundings. So for Lt. Col. Vizzard and his fellow battalion soldiers to have taken the initiative to be involved members of their new community from the get-go should be commended and should hold a mirror to our own practices of being community-minded citizens. It shouldn’t take being uprooted from our comfort zones to necessitate our sense of volunteerism and good neighborliness. Look around your town and your neighborhoods and think how much better it could be if we all had Lt. Col. Vizzard’s ambition to be courteous, proactive members of our county. The 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery are strangers to our hometown, and yet each soldier is anxious to lend a hand. We should take a lesson from our new next door neighbors and follow suit by developing stronger, kinder relationships with the people around us and being eager and willing to help where there’s a need.

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Do you agree with Pres. Obama’s plan to send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan with a withdrawal date of July 2011? Once a month, local political party members are asked to compose a 500-word response to a topic (see headline above) provided to them by The News Standard. These columns are printed the third week of the month. Meade County Republican Party Concerning the war in Afghanistan and sending more troops, we first want to remind everyone of 9/11. In the trial the Muslims have issued their official legal response. The following are excerpts from this legal response to the U.S. “...With god’s wiling, we are terrorists to the bone. So, many thanks to god. “...We ask to be near to god, we fight you and destroy you and terrorize you. The Jihad in god’s cause is a great duty in our religion. We have news for you, the news is: You will be greatly defeated in Afghanistan and Iraq and that America will fall, politically, militarily, and economically. Your end is very near and your fall will be just as the fall of the towers on the blessed 9/11 day. We will raise from the ruins, god willing. So we ask from god to accept our contributions to the great attack, the great attack on America, and to place our nineteen martyred brethren among the highest peaks in paradise. God is great and pride for god, the prophet, and the believers...” We are clearly in a war

against Muslim terrorists and we need to win the war. The generals called for 40,000 troops in August. This strategy is based on the advice from General Petraeus, General McChrystal, Ambassador Eikenberry and other commanders on the ground and with military experience who have knowledge of the conflict and care for our country. Why on earth did we get a response, “Let me think about it” for five months! Meanwhile our soldiers were in tremendous danger without the backup they needed. It’s very sad that we did not heed their call five months ago and we still are not giving them the number of troops they requested and that we are essentially telling the terrorists, “hey, sit around and we’ll pack our bags in 18 months and be out of your way.” How ridiculous! We are in a horrendous situation in our country in the war on terror. Muslim terrorists have a religious Islamic duty to destroy America. Meanwhile Obama bows to Muslim kings, prays in mosques, has sworn in a Muslim rights advocate to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, and appoints many other Muslim radicals to high security positions. We are in a war on terror and we are giving them positions that allow them access to our national security secrets. On numerous occasions Obama has refused to salute the American flag but proudly

bows to Muslim kings. What on earth is going on? First of all it is absolutely important that we have a commander in chief that is an American citizen and one that loves and supports our country and the military. The media has been very silent on this issue but it is a fact that the only school record ever found on Obama is a school record from an Indonesian school showing him a citizen of Indonesia and a Muslim. Two million, four hundred thousand dollars have been spent to keep from producing birth certificates, passports, school records, etc. Yes, we must fight the war on terror in Afghanistan and in our nation. Meade County Democratic Party The current crisis we face in Afghanistan is by no means a war of convenience or necessity. If Osama Bin Laden had already been killed or captured, we would probably not be having this discussion. Terrorists, unlikee our opponents of thee past, do not have a home address. When n our soldiers foughtt in Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Croatia, and many any other places throughout the globe, our goal(s) carried a dominant theme: to prevent one group from exerting their will over another. Terrorism thrives where there is chaos and instability. That is the situation we face in Afghanistan. Areas where

our troops have been able to bring peace and stability are thriving. The general populous of this country wants what we want: get a job, raise a family and practice their religion. When allowed to do these things, like a bully, terrorists lose their power. Our troops on the ground in Afghanistan will tell you that the more help they have the quicker they can root out these thugs and allow the peace-loving citizenry to get on with their lives. A timetable has been proposed by President Obama which would put a specific time limit on how long our troops will take to accomplish this task, but like all good plans, this too is subject to change. Even our Secretary of Defense has alluded to a performance based criteria rather than a specific timetable. Most people are realistic about this, and fully expect the July 2011 deadline to be “revised.” Thirty-thousand additional troops may sound like a lot — and it is. But as the old o saying goes, “in for fo a penny, in for a pound,” we have p aagain taken upon ourselves the task of o preventing one group p from exerting their will upon another. We as Americans must support our troops, we must support our President, and we must value human lives as we have in the past — as delicate, fragile gifts from God that cannot and will not be taken lightly.

Government and the gallows: History repeats itself, again

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tuckians found out that gambling won’t repair our fading economy or crumbling schools. It only serves politicians and shady gambling interests. Higdon ran against a national Democratic Party radical agenda, and the 2010 midterm elections could see quite a few political “hangings” of the gallows builders. Envy and a desire to control the flow of information also play a part in this modern-day Queen Esther story. When Mordecai informed King Xerxes about the attempt on his life, his stature among the people rose — putting Haman’s downfall in motion. When Fox News began exposing the truth about the radical agenda the big-gov-

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acquired by a hacker that reveal manipulation of data to hide the fact that the earth may actually be cooling. Gov. Steve Beshear, state Democrats and the horseracing industry set fundraising records in the Dec. 8 special state Senate election. They spent more than $1 million to build political gallows for Senate Republicans and their candidate, Jimmy Higdon. But it backfired. Higdon of Lebanon routed Jodie Haydon from Bardstown and further diminished chances of lawmakers approving expanded casino gambling. Instead of popping champagne, Beshear & Co. find themselves with the proverbial noose around their political necks on their own very costly gallows. Ken-

ernment types in Washington have planned for hard working taxpayers — including, as President Barack Obama said during the campaign, taking from those who work hard to earn and giving it to bailout-minded moochers — White House staff built gallows: They shut out Fox reporters from the president’s network interviews. It gives me hope that the administration’s numbers began to tank while Fox’s ratings went stratospheric. Is that the gallows I hear creaking? Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. You can reach him at jwaters@freedomkentucky.com. Previously published columns can be read at www.bipps.org.

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In the biblical account of Queen Esther, the evil Haman, one of her nation’s highest government officials became so consumed with envy and control that he eventually hung on the gallows he built for Mordecai, his righteous nemesis. Haman used legislative maneuvers to trick the king into signing an edict to destroy the Jewish people, including Esther, a leader in the nation, and her Uncle Mordecai. In the current battle over the future of our nation, the people — just like the an-

The health care proposal represents a trillion-dollar gallows built to kill our freedom. But it remains to be seen who hangs. With chances of a “government option” fading, it appears the unraveling is under way. Meanwhile, environmental wackos built gallows, too — from recycled arguments, of course. Like Haman, they count on folks not finding out that they have based their tax-raising, government-growing and businessdestroying plans on a fraud. The king in that ancient Persian tale started reading old news when he couldn’t sleep one night. He discovered that his life had once been saved by none other than Mordecai — the man Haman was trying to destroy. So now we read old e-mails

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cient king — got tricked into believing more government would mean a better life for them and a more hopeful future for their children. But then they started discovering the truth: The nation’s “Esthers” discovered that the current health care bill would result in middle class Kentucky families paying 19 percent of their pre-tax income on insurance premiums, copays and deductibles. Elderly “Mordecais” found out about $500 billion in proposed Medicare funding cuts. The people learned that women younger than age 50 and older than age 74 face pressure to forego mammograms, while those older than age 50 are ordered to get them only every two years.

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Ralph Glenn Wright, 58, reckless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs aggravator, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Jacob L. Johnson, 22, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, $200 fine. Patrick Wayne Pack, 47, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; possession of marijuanapled not guilty, preliminary hearing 12/9/09. Timothy Clay Wemes, 37, trafficking controlled substance, 1st degree; 1st offense- probation revoking hearing 12/9/09. Jason Todd Sipes, 36, burglary, 2nd degreepled not guilty, preliminary hearing 12/9/09. Machelle Renee Booker, 43, fugitive from another state, warrant required- continued first appearance, 12/9/09. Jason Carl Bartley, 29, criminal abuse, 1st degree, child 12 or underpled not guilty, preliminary hearing 12/9/09. Kenneth S. Cater, theft by unlawful taking/display all otherspled not guilty, preliminary hearing 12/16/09. Walter R. Williams, 42, fugitive from another state, misdemeanor- dismiss. Kathy Lynn Hill, 48, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Jeremy W. Guenther, 26, traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Benjamin C. Goff, 20, theft by unlawful taking, gasoline under $500- pled guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine, make restitution $43.20 to Hagers. Joseph Wayne Harman, 29, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Christopher George Shelton, 35, assault 4th degree, child abuse; unlawful imprisonment 2nd degreecontinued first appearance 12/16/09. Chad M. Hall, 24, cultivation of marijuana, less than 5 plants, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possession of marijuanapled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. Michael A. Clement, 52, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Timothy S. Woodrum, 18, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Martha McCoy Goodwin, 62, 3 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- failure to appear, send court notice. David Lee Nash, 55, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle- failure to appear continued first appearance. Angel N. Burnett, 24, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- dismiss with proof. Sammual B. Gardner, 20, speeding 18 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance cardfailure to appear continued first appearance. James Di Mascio, operating vehicle with expired operators licenseamend to no license in possession, $50 fine. Colleen Annette Thompson, 37, improper registration plate- dismiss; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offensepled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years; $100 fine. Sara E. Evans, 18, speeding 15mph over limit- state traffic school. Kevin L. Jones, 25, no/expired registration plates- dismiss; operating on suspended/revoked operators licenseamend to no operators license in possession, pled guilty, $50 fine. Bobby A. Poindexter Jr., disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Russ Dam Tucker, 48, failure to register transfer of motor vehiclepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/09. Johnnie L. Brown, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Terry Wayne Garrison, 59, speeding 15 mph over limit- order to defer 6 months. Lataya Hamilton, 28, no/expired registration plates- pled guilty, $25 fine; filure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 2nd offensepled guilty, 90 days probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, $1000 fine, license suspended. Brian Mitchell Razor, 31, possess controlled substance, 2nd offensepled guilty, 12 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probated;

possession of marijuanapled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Ethan L. Adkisson, 20, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, less than 21 years of agepled guilty, 90 days license suspended, $300 fine; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- dismiss/merged; possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor- pled guilty, $50 fine. Byron Christophe Lewis, 27, non support- pretrial conference, to enter plea 12/16/09. Mikal Wilson Hall, 46, non support- pretrial conference 1/20/10. Brandon G. Kinney, 23, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 1/6/10. Kevin Richard Sheldon, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 12/9/09. Johnny Lee Watson, 46, assault 4th degree domestic violence, no visible injury- pretrial conference 1/13/09. Randall L. Henderson, 24, rear license not illuminated; possession of marijuanapretrial conference 1/6/10. Samuel Morton Barr, 28, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 2nd offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 12/16/09. Corey L. Doyle, 21, fraudulent use of credit card under $500 within 6 month period- pled guilty, 6 months probated for 2 years, no contact or communication with B&H liquors and Levi Mattingly. Pamela Ann Thomas, 47, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS, county traffic school, 2 days. Ronald Ray Meeks, 32, speeding 15mph over limit- pled guilty $30 fine; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepled guilty, $50 fine, amend to no license in possession. Carrie Lynn Barclay, 42, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/6/10. Matthew Wayne Laughead, 25, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance- pretrial conference 12/23/09. Holly N. Gumm, 23, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates- pretrial conference, failure to appear. Paul Don Mattingly, 60, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS, $300 fine. James Otis Dever, 55, disregarding traffic control device, traffic lightpled guilty, $25 fine; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, KAPS, $100 fine; no/expired registration plates- $25 fine; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle- $100 fine, 6 months probated for 2 years. Mark Anthony Lindsey, 51, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offensepled guilty, 6 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation, $500 fine, 18 months suspended license, KAPS. Darrell F. Bryan, 30, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismiss. Laranda L. Wehmeyer, 23, 8 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 1/13/10. Samantha Daley, 21, 16 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $300- pretrial conference 1/6/10. Scott Michael Fackler, 39, reckless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offensepretrial conference 12/23/09. Casey Chet Harris, 27, giving officer false name or address; criminal trespassing, 3rd degree- dismiss on defer. Colleen Marie Snyder, 44, local county ordinance; cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- motion county attorney, dismiss on defer. Juan Pedro Resendez Jr., 27, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offensepretrial conference 12/16/09. Danita Rose Smallwood, 40, speeding 15mph over limit- dismiss on defer. Jason Carl Bartley, 29, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 12/9/09. Dustin E. Thompson, 22, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing failure to appear. James Lee King vs. Rachel Michelle Crick, domestic violence- no further problems released form bond. Ruth C. Terhune vs. Michael W. Terhune Jr., domestic violenceto be released on forthwith charge. Angel Katlin Knight vs. Jason DeWayne Hager, domestic violence- DVO entered. Jean Renee Shaw vs. Michael

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Thomas Hammack, domestic violence- DVO entered. Chris Lon Thomas vs. Amber Fredrick, domestic violence- no domestic violence found, case dismissed. Leighann Nicole Smith vs. John Chism, domestic violenceDVO dismissed. Ronald Dav Hayes, 46, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense- waive to grand jury 1/11/10. Casey Cave, 21, probation violation for misdemeanor offense-= admitted violation, revoked 120 days jail. Jessey K. Conn, 20, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- $25 fine; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS; possession of marijuanapled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation. Craig E. Dugan, 23, speeding 15 mph over limit- pled guilty, state traffic school; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, 2 years, $300 fine, KAPS/ADE. Timothy J. Tate, 35, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- suppression hearing, 2/3/10.

District Court 12/09/09 Martin R. Kent, Possess controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- void, indicted on this case. James Rog Lasley, 52, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $00- pled not guilty pretrial conference 1/13/09. Scott Anthony Hornback, 30, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. Christie L. Jackson, 2 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour hail 2 years probation. Maureen E. Mazirel, 20, speeding 12mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensefailure to appear. Bradley Glen Arnold, 35, operating motor vehicle under/influence of intoxicated beverage, 1st offense; controlled substance prescription not in original container, 1st offense; possess controlled substance, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/10. Joseph Roy Tyree, 38, failure to or improper signal; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 1st offense; possession of marijuana; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/09. Jill Marie Pollock, 30, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offense- license surrendered, pled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/09. Kent Roland Shaw, 51, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. aggravator, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, 2 years probation; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled guilty, $25 fine. Arnold Wayne Stewart Jr., 35, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepretrial conference 12/16/09. Anthony C. Simcoe, 22, inadequate silencer (muffler); operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/23/09. Noramn L. Reid, 50, failure to illuminate head lamps- $25 fine; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- 30 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- 30 days probated after 2 days

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jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, $300 fine. Derrick W. Nevitt, 21, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years, KAPS/ADE, $200 fine; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- dismiss/merged. Anthony Lee Sullivan, 39, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/30/09. Melisa Ann Hurt, 36, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehiclepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. Larry Evans Mullins, 60, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/10. Brian Wallace Murphy, 34, careless driving; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc, 3rd offense- continued first appearance 12/16/09. Pedro P. Medino, 25, reckless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. Machelle Renee Booker, 43, fugitive from another state, warrant required- continued first appearance 3/31/10. Andrew T. Poole, 20, theft by unlawful taking/display all otherspled not guilty, preliminary hearing 12/16/09. Charles Edward Peak Jr., 55, 2 counts of illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/10. Christopher George Shelton, 35, assault 4th degree, child abuse; unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degreepled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. Shaun Casey Bennett, 27, theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail. David P. Wedge, 18, truancy, student 18 but not yet 21- pled not guilty, 2/3/10. Christopher James Stephanian, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/23/09. Elizabeth Ann Cox, 27, theft by unlawful taking/display shopliftingpled not guilty, pretrial conference 12/16/09. James Wil Crume Jr., 51, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- arraignment 1/6/10. Waleed A. Hammad, 36, failure to wear set belts- $25 fine; improper equipment- $25 fine; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- $50. Torland Dshawn Edwards, 33, failure to produce insurance cardfailure to appear, send court notice 12/16/09. Paul E. Marchese II, 23, speeding 26mph over/greater limit- pled guilty $30 fine. Steven C. Cabisca, 36, operating vehicle with expired operators license; no/expired registration plates- failure to appear, send court notice 12/16/09. Christopher Earl Harrison, 38, speeding 22mph over limit- arraignment. Gregory Way Searcy, 50, speeding 17mph over limit; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offensepled not guilty, pretrial conference 1/13/10. Sharon N. Johnson, 44, no/ expired registration plates; operating vehicle with expired operators licensedismiss with proof. Joshua D. Medley, 31, speeding 10mph over limit- state traffic school; no proof of insurance/security, 1st offense- $25 fine. Terry L. Keith, 46, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 2/17/10. Betty Jo Hedden, 40, 13 counts of theft by deception including cold

Friday, December 18, 2009 checks under $300- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Richard Gleen Hobbs, 33, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- conditional plea guilty, can appeal to higher court. Vanessa Rene Fletcher, 28, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- pretrial conference 12/16/09. Beau Sutton, 27, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- 12/16/09. Michael William Donahue, 31, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; failure of non owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offensepretrial conference 12/23/09. Jessie L. Wilson, 18, possession of marijuanapretrial conference

1/6/10. Robert P. Moore Jr., 37, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years; carrying a concealed deadly weapon- pled guilty 6 months probated for 2 years, forfeit weapon. Timothy Dwayne Durbin, 39, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. aggravator, 2nd offensepled guilty, 6 months probated after 14 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE; terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- 12 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation; possession of marijuana- 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation. Nancy L. Crosby, 35, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; controlled substance prescrip-

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Community Briefings County road department worker dismissed During a special meeting held Tuesday, fiscal court entered a 35-minute long closed session pursuant to KRS61.810(l) (f). After the session, a unanimous vote was made to release an unnamed employee of the county road department. Meade County Road Department Supervisor Mark Popham and county attorney Margaret Matney were in attendance at the meeting. Young vs. sheriff’s dept. lawsuit transferred to magistrate judge On Dec. 4, plaintiff Thomas Ray Young, a Muldraugh police officer, and defendants the Meade County Sheriff’s Dept., Meade County Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick and Meade County, signed notices of consent to permit the current lawsuit to fall under jurisdiction of a magistrate judge. According to a court document dated Dec. 8, the matter is transferred from U.S. District Court Judge Hon. Charles R. Simpson III to Magistrate Judge Hon. James D. Moyer. Muldraugh Police Chief John Stinebruner announced during Monday’s city council meeting that Young resigned from his position with the department last week.

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Try the ‘10-minute Cure for Holiday Stress’ Jennifer Bridge Family & Consumer Science Well ... maybe it’s not a cure, but it can sure help! And it just takes 10 minutes a day. Harmful stress — the kind that generates illness, family violence and war — begins with a lack of inner harmony and peace. During the holiday season, the vibrations of peace are very strong; there is a tangible spirit of giving, friendliness, love and joy. However, despite this spirit of warmth and peace, the holiday season too often finds us spending more than we can afford and eating and drinking too much. The stores are mobbed, traffic snarled. Those living alone may feel isolated and

troubled families may see their problems intensified. In short, if we’re not careful, the peace of the holiday season can be eclipsed by hurry, worry and tension. We are apt to make many little and big choices that separate us from a deeper attunement to the season’s vibrant peace. What to do about it? Sit down with a few friends, engage in a little brainstorming, and you’ll probably come up with all kinds of interesting and practical recommendations for creatively minimizing holiday stress. One idea along these lines is called “The 10-Minute Cure for Holiday Stress.” The 10-Minute Cure for Holiday Stress consists of two parts: a five-minute nighttime session for developing more peace, and a similar five-minute early morning session. Each fiveminute period consists of

three parts as follows: Nighttime peace attunement (five minutes): 1. Mentally scan back over the day and assess your depth of inner peace during each significant event. In the future, how could you do an ever-better job of being calm and peaceful? 2. Give thanks for the opportunities of the day, and mentally forgive yourself and others for any mistakes and shortcomings. 3. With deep feeling and concentration, send thoughts of peace and loving-kindness to all those who come to mind. Early morning peace attunement (five minutes): 1. Take a moment for quiet time as you let yourself feel warmth and peace in your heart. 2. Visualize your upcoming day and see yourself carrying out your activities

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in a calm, productive, creative, peace-filled way. 3. With deep attention and conviction, mentally repeat to yourself several times: “I feel the spirit of peace around me and within me. Peace, like a bright sun, radiates from my heart. Peace flows through me and blesses all I do.” Do your best to keep your nighttime and morning attunements to five minutes. That way it won’t eat into your time too much and you’ll be more likely to continue with the exercise in the days to come. You may be surprised at how much you can comfortably accomplish in five minutes. Try the 10-Minute Cure for Holiday Stress for seven days straight. Then evaluate how well it has worked for you. Don’t be surprised if you become addicted to it! Why is peace so important? It is absolutely essen-

tial to optimal health and the creative management of stress. Peace is the mother of kindness, sensitivity and affection. It is the cornerstone of wisdom, and the foundation of all intelligent decisions. Out of peace comes love, and from love springs joy. During the remainder of the holidays, and throughout the coming year, let peace and the love it brings be your goal and your guide. Say no to hurry, tension, over-scheduling and over-consuming. Say yes to calmly listening to the promptings of your heart. If we all make a conscious effort to let our inner peace imbue our thoughts, words, and actions, our collective level of stress will be significantly reduced. Moreover, as we become serious students of the spirit of peace, we will find our lives both greatly simplified and greatly enriched.

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Andrew Woolfolk, spokesman for the Meade County Civil War Heritage Association, asked fiscal court for any amount of financial support at Dec. 8’s meeting. Woolfolk said Civil War reenactments had been held periodically in Brandenburg since 2005, with the association receiving most of its sponsorship from the Meade County Public Library, which is unable to support the group this year due to the construction of its new building. Woolfolk is expecting 250-300 reenactors and thousands of spectators at the July 9-11, 2010 reenactments. He said it costs roughly $10,000 to the host the event, which is now held biannually in Brandenburg. The three-day reenactments are free and open to the public. After some discussion, magistrates voted unanimously to table the decision until January.

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Soldiers From page A1 and by also seeking residents’ support by inviting them to support the battalion’s military events. “We will almost certainly be deploying within the next 14 or 15 months to either Iraq or Afghanistan ... and it’s very important to us that we be viewed as a part of this community so that when we get up and leave, our families are well taken care of and that they are a part of a safe community,” Vizzard said. He said four battalion families presently live in Brandenburg and 25 to 30 others live in the general area. Vizzard and several battalion members attended

BRAC From page A1 Milano said 3,500 military and civilian authorized personnel will be moving to Fort Benning, along with $1.2 billion in property, including 188 Abrams, 31 Strykers and more than 10,000 small arms, 41 programs of instruction and more than 20,000 annual soldier training programs. The move will be done near the end of fiscal year 2010 and the beginning of fiscal year 2011. Though the move from Fort Knox is big, Milano said Fort Knox will actually be gaining in personnel during the transformation. The base’s population today is more than 36,000, including soldiers, contrac-

the city’s Christmas by the River festivities at the end of November, and in the future, battalion members would love to be a part of such a community event by helping to erect the light displays or perform other duties, he said. He also said the battalion would be available to serve as color guards at various events, as well. “It’s just very important to us that we help keep Brandenburg a good place to live,” he said. Mayor David Pace and other council members thanked Vizzard for attending Monday’s meeting and said they look forward to working with him and the rest of the battalion members in the future. Also discussed during Monday’s meeting: •Police chief Jeff Cox said

the volunteer Citizens on Patrol group was able to raise $1,300 during the Christmas by the River bake sale and silent auction. •Council approved declaring a 2003 Crown Victoria with maintenance issues as surplus for an upcoming sheriff’s auction in February. •Council members voted 4-1 to reinstate a business license to Granny’s Attic after the license was suspended last month. Council cited public safety issues as reasons for suspending the license, after hearing a report from fire chief Larry Naser. After reading an updated report from the fire department, council voted, 4-1, to reinstate the business license. Councilman Ronnie Joyner cast the dissenting vote, and Scotty Applegate was absent.

tors and military family members. At population, during the “big inhale” this summer, more than 41,000 people will come to Fort Knox. Milano said at the end of the transformation, the post-BRAC population should be around 39,000. Before BRAC began, in 2003, population was 31,386. “That’s good news if you’re a local business owner or local official, in terms of continued relevance for military among surrounding counties here and municipalities,” Milano said. “The fact that the Armor Center and School is moving to Fort Benning from Fort Knox is a big deal to the Army. But I think that the bigger deal for the Army and for Kentucky is the fact that Fort Knox not only remains relevant, it’s growing and it’s getting

even more relevant. The fact that we have a center of excellence that’s going to be established here is a big deal for the Army and, to me, it demonstrates Fort Knox’s continued relevance well into the future for the local community, for the state and for the Army.” The U.S. Army is the second largest payroll among Kentucky industries selling product outside the state, the largest employer in Kentucky that could relocate outside the state, and hosts 64,000 military personnel spending $9.5 billion annually. Kentucky is eighth among 50 states in number of active military duty, fourth among fifty states in number of active duty Army, tenth among 50 states in total number of personnel and is home to 344,000 veterans.

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OBITUARIES

Ora Bell Ditto Cleaver

Jewell Thompson

Mrs. Ora Bell Ditto Cleaver, 78, of Guston, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mrs. Cleaver was a member of Guston Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Richard Cleaver Sr.; and a son, Donnie Cleaver. Mrs. Cleaver is survived by three sons, Richard Cleaver Jr. of Radcliff, Ky., Ronnie (Nona) Cleaver Sr. of Georgetown, Ky., and Douglas (Charity) Cleaver of Guston; a daughter, Nancy (Derrick) Reese of Radcliff, Ky.; a sister, Lucretia Welch of Ekron; 24 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held today, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ronnie Cleaver officiating. Burial will be in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Jewell Thompson, 77, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Milton Thompson; and a great grandson, Christopher Lee Trueblood. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Peggy Thompson of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a daughter, Norma Thompson, of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a sister, Norma Johnson of Vine Grove, Ky.; a brother, Roy Wells of Fresno, Ohio; five grandchildren, Angela Smith, Bret Thompson, Pamela Tabor, Brian Smith and Julianne Perkins; and four great-grandchildren, Mallory Kennedy, Shyann Kennedy, Jayden Smith and Katie Smith. The funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Bro. Dave Rednour officiating. Burial was held in the Valley Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown, Ky.

Dulcenia Frances Powers

Dulcenia Frances Powers, 82, of Leavenworth, Kan., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at Homestead of Leavenworth in Leavenworth, Kan. She was the past president of Peoples State Bank in Hodgenville, Ky. Her memberships included Hodgenville Chamber of Commerce, past president; Southern Heights Methodist Church in Leavenworth; and the Shiners’ Ladies Auxiliary in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Burton Powers; and a son, Jackie Powers Jr. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Jay Byrne of Leavenworth, Kan., and Stephanie and Steve Ollis of Turner, Ore.; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Nancy Powers of Upland, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, George and Eilene Mallinckrodt of Oklahoma City, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 14, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with the Rev. Jim Meador officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky.

Ben I. Newton

Ben I. Newton, 83, of Guston, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1926, to the late John Irvin and McKaley Miller Newton. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Raley and Lorraine Sherrill; and one brother, Frank L. Newton. He survived by his wife, Frances A. Newton; two children, Ben Alan (Judy) Newton and Nancy (Forest) Thompson. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky. Burial followed in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Patteson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Guston.

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Nicholas Wilfred Willett Nicholas Wilfred Willett, 83, of Little Bend, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at North Hardin Health and Rehab in Radcliff, Ky. He was born April 7, 1926, in Roberta, Ky., to the late John Wilkerson and Melissa Elizabeth Stiles Willett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Goodman Willett; two sisters, Barbara McGlinn and Elizabeth Faulkner; and grandson, John Willett.. He is survived by daughters, Gloria (Randy) Benham of Brandenburg and Susie (Joey) Singleton of Little Bend; a son, Nick (Sharon) Willett of Little Bend; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held tomorrow, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m., at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial in Parr-Frans Cemetery in Battletown. Visitation will be held, today, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and after 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 19, at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may at www.bjsfuneraals.com.

William “Billy” Ray William “Billy” Ray, 52, of Rineyville, Ky., died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at his home. He was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and was retired from Local Carpenters Union 3223. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary Ray Kincheloe and Patty Ray Best. He is survived by his wife, Jan Laswell Ray of Rineyville, Ky.; three children, Bradley Ray, Patrick Ray and Kaleigh Ray, all of Rineyville, Ky.; his parents, Virgil L. and Mary E. Ray of Rineyville, Ky.; two sisters and their husbands, Sharon and Harold Wren of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Gina and Mike Ryan of Rineyville, Ky.; a brother, Mark Ray of Rineyville, Ky.; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. The Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday, Dec. 16. at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with the Rev. Daniel Lincoln officiating. Burial followed in the St. Brigid Cemetery in Vine Grove, Ky. Arrangements were handled by Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Brigid Catholic Church, 314 East Main St., Vine Grove, KY 40175 or Hosparus of Central Kentucky, P.O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Community Calendar Friday, Dec. 18

•TEEN ANIME CLUB – 5:30-7 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at the Meade County Public Library. Join us for all things anime. 270-422-2094

Saturday, Dec.19

•BROWN BAG DAY – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Meade County Clothes Closet. •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

Monday, Dec. 21

•BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP – 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hopsital in Elizabethtown, Ky. the 3rd Monday of each month. Marcia Barnes, R.N. 270-706-1559 •M.A.R.C. BINGO – 6-11 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. New games and prizes.

We really appreciate the meals, flowers and all the condolences that were sent. Thanks to all the community churches that had Donnie on their prayer lists. It is great comfort knowing we have so much love and support from all our friends, families and the community. Special thanks to Hager Funeral Home and to Father Anthony Chandler for his beautiful service.

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Thursday, Dec. 24 •Christmas Eve

CLOSINGS FOR CHRISTMAS

•The Meade County Courthouse will be closed Dec. 24-27. •Meade County Solid Waste and Recycling with be closed Dec. 24 and 25. •The News Standard office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25.

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Sunday, Dec. 20

•MUSICAL PERFORMANCE – 2 p.m. at Doe Run Inn. Hopewell Ministries of Irvington, Ky. will present a free performance. •BAKE SALE – 9 a.m. in front of Kroger. Meade County Equine Society. For more information, call 270497-4349 •BINGO – 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349

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Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241. •MEADE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – 7 p.m. 3rd Monday of each month. •NITE OWLS HOMEMAKERS CLUB – 7 p.m. 3rd Monday of each month. Call 270-422-4958 for more information. •STORY HOUR – 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094

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FAITH & VALUES Holiday trips can be memorable, pricy

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James Dobson Focus on the Family

Question: Money is tight this year and we’re thinking about cancelling our trip home to see my mother and father for Christmas. Our young boys are already talking about missing Grandma and Grandpa, but I’m trying to assure them we’ll make it next year. Do you agree? Dr. Dobson: Not necessarily. Each family is allotted a finite number of holiday seasons in a lifetime, and each of them is priceless beyond measure. You’re wise to live within your budget. But assuming you’re not talking about thousands of dollars, perhaps you could consider the trip home as a gift in and of itself. Be creative. Wrap up a “voucher” and mark it good for a trip to the grandparents and let your children open it as they would a traditional present on Christmas morning. Having been where you’ve been, I’m reminded of one of my happiest memories as an adult that happened to have occurred

during the Christmas season. Let me tell you about it. Perhaps it will give you some perspective. I can close my eyes today and relive the year my wife, two children and I boarded an airplane for Kansas City, where we spent the holidays with my mother and father. The plane landed and I stepped into the terminal, instantly catching sight of my 6-foot-4-inch Dad towering above the crowd. There was a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face. He could hardly wait to tell me about a book he had been reading. And, of course, Mom was aglow with excitement. Her “children” were home for Christmas! What joyful moments those were when Danae and Ryan were young and my parents were alive. Our kids would wholeheartedly agree. I’m thankful today that we invested the effort to create these treasured memories that will endure for a lifetime. My mom and dad are now gone, of course, and our children are grown. All the money in the world wouldn’t turn back the clock. Wise is the person, someone once said, who can see the end at the

beginning. In other words, taking the long view of life is usually the shortest route to regret-free living. What I have written might only serve to frustrate you in these tight financial times, but perhaps the principle I have shared will be valuable at a future time. QUESTION: You have recommended for many years that parents take their preteens away from home for what you called a “Preparing for Adolescence” weekend, during which they talk about the physical and emotional changes about to occur. I’m interested in your comment that kids want this information before they become teenagers, but they won’t want to talk about it after puberty. Do their attitudes really change that much overnight? DR. DOBSON: As a matter of fact, they do. A study of 1,023 children between 10 and 13 showed that the number who felt uncomfortable talking to their parents about sexuality nearly doubled after puberty occurred. Prior to that, they were very open to instruction and guidance at home. Ninetythree percent of those aged 10 to 12 felt loved by their

Kindness is necessary in this world Dan Newton Divine Guidance

Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving, one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (NKJV). The world needs kindness. But let’s narrow the scope even further. Your world needs kindness. Even your home needs

kindness. Where people are living in close proximity, as in your home, kindness sometimes gets lost. In the New Testament, the language given to the church is given to the home. The church met in the home. When Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you,” that’s also directed at the home. We should strive to be tenderhearted, kind and

forgiving. The fruit of the Spirit is tested in that laboratory we call the family. If you can make it work there, it will work any place on the face of the earth. If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11 a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

God’s word dwelt among us as Jesus Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight

The story is told of a certain man who hated church, but loved ducks. However, his ducks weren’t too bright because they wouldn’t go south when winter came. The man fretted as each day got colder, and the ducks weaker. He put grain on the ground in an attempt to lead the ducks into the warmth of the barn, but they wouldn’t take the bait. He left the barn doors open at night and turned on the lights inside, but the little ducks never even noticed.

As the days went by and the weather got even colder, the duck lover tried more tricks but nothing seemed to work. In frustration, he finally attempted to physically herd the ducks into the warmth of the barn, but the more he waved and shouted, the more afraid and skittish the ducks became. His efforts only caused the ducks to flee even farther away from the warmth and the food which their loving duck shepherd was offering them. In desperation, the poor man fell to his knees sobbing, knowing that the ducks he loved so much would surely die soon and that there was nothing he could do to help them. After all he, a human being, was simply unfathom-

able to the little ducks. He said to himself, “If only I could be one of them, I could show them, communicate to them, and they would accept me, and not be afraid of me, and I could bring them to the safety, warmth, and shelter of the place which I have prepared for them.” What a wonderful idea, he thought. Just then, he heard the bells at the nearby church ringing for Christmas Eve services. It was then realized, for the first time in his life, what that babe in a manger in Bethlehem was really all about. John 1 says “and the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

Bible Trivia

parents “all the time,” says Dr. Alvin Poussaint, a psychiatrist at Harvard University. He said, “I think parents may be surprised that children of this age are saying, ‘We want to be close to you. We need you and we’re still afraid. We need the sense of safety and security that you supply.’” The study showed, however, that attitudes changed dramatically when the children reached the eighth grade. Those who had been open to advice the year before were suddenly unwilling to talk to their parents. The window of accessibility had closed. The moral to the story? Invest a little time in the months before puberty to get your children ready for the stresses of adolescence. The effort will pay big dividends. Dr. Dobson is founder and Chairman Emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995, www.focusonthefamily. org. Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

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1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were “what”? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Walked, Rode donkey, Boat, Bible not specific

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Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media indicate that America’s youth are developing important social and technical skills online — often in ways adults do not understand or value. University of California– Irvine researchers argue that in contrast to common reports that kids spending time online is dangerous or promotes laziness, spending time online is essential for young people to pick up the social and technical skills they need to be competent citizens in the digital age. The study was supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s $50 million digital media and learning initiative, which is exploring how digital media has changed the way young people learn, play, socialize, and participate in civic life. A team of 28 researchers and collaborators incorporated the following methods: interviewed more than 800 young people and their parents, both one-onone and in focus groups; spent over 5,000 hours observing teens on sites such as MySpace, Facebook,

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tion not in original container, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/13/10. Mary Jane Wardrip, 45, advertise drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/6/10. Kacy Marie Clemens, 23, possession of marijuanapretrial conference 1/6/10. Erin M. Bennett, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference, 12/30/09. Salvador Matthew Padilla, 33, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/6/10. Kevin Richard Sheldon, 45, 2 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Kathy Lynn Hill, 48, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz. 1st offensepretrial conference 2/24/10, jury trial 3/5/10. Robert David Raisor, 34, speeding 9 mph over limit; failure to wear seat belts; possession of marijuanapretrial conference 1/6/10. Nicole M. Cruise, 22, speeding 14mph over limit; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 12/23/09. Jack Parrigin, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 1/20/10. Jeremy W. Guenther, 26, traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz. 1st offensepretrial conference 2/24/10, jury trial 3/5/10. Donald R. Wells, 55, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree; theft by unlawful taking/display, all other- pretrial conference 1/13/10. Ricky Lyn Sloan, 51, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; license to be in possession; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 2/10/10. Michael A. Clement, 52, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pretrial conference 12/23/09. Daniel John Popham, 29, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offensepretrial conference 2/3/10. Kelly F. Addesa, 45, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepretrial conference 12/23/10. Daniel Dejesus Urrutia, 31, speeding 16mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepretrial conference 1/13/10. Stacey A. Davis, 43, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offensepled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine.

YouTube, and other networked communities; and documented (through the use of diaries/journaling) how, and to what extent, young people utilize digital media. The researchers identified two distinctive categories of teen engagement with digital media: friendship-driven and interest-driven. While friendship-driven participation centered on “hanging out” with existing friends, interest-driven participation involved accessing online information and communities that may not be present in the local peer group. The following findings were reported: •There is a generation gap in how youth and adults view the value of online activity. •Youth understand the social value of online activity and are generally highly motivated to participate. •Youth are navigating complex social and technical worlds by participating online. •The social worlds where youth interact have new kinds of dynamics, as online socializing involves managing elaborate networks of friends and acquaintances. •The Internet provides new kinds of public spaces for youth to interact and receive feedback from one another. •Most youth can connect

with people in different locations and of different ages who share their interests, making it possible to pursue interests that might not be popular or valued among their local peer groups. •Youth can connect with people in different locations and of different ages who share their interests, making it possible to pursue interests that might not be popular or valued among their local peer groups. This report acknowledges that learning today is more centered on peerbased networking, which can redefine education in the years to come. The research demonstrates that, although many young people are developing a broad range of sophisticated new literacy and technical skills, they are also facing new challenges in how to manage their social relationships online. Hence, such a rapid rate of change presents obstacles for both adults and youth to remain at pace with technological advances. More information about the study and the MacArthur Foundation’s digital media and learning initiative can be found online at digitallearning.macfound.org or http:// www.macfound.org/site/ c.1kLXJ8MQKrH/b.4773437 For more information, contact the Meade County Extension Office at 270-4224958.

Ralph Glenn Wright, 58, reckless driving- dismiss/merged; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. aggravator 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, $300 fine. Bobby A. Poindexter Jr., 32, disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 12/30/09. Russ Dam Tucker, 48, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle- pretrial conference 2/10/10. Tonya Lynn Zryd, 37, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, .08, aggravator, 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ ADE, $300 fine. James Rog Lasly, 52, 3 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 1/13/10. Sherry Lea Henry, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 12/16/09. Laura Nicole Bruce vs. Bradley Wayne Rogers, domestic violenceentered. Elizabeth D. Cuevas vs. Christopher George Shelton, domestic violence- EPO entered, continue 12/16/09. Tanya Ann Baker vs. Zachary David Adam Goodlett, domestic violence- DVO dismissed. Angela Fay Cook vs. Johnny

Ranson Warren Jr., domestic violence- DVO entered. Michelle Lee Elmore vs. Jeffery Alan Elmore, domestic violenceDVO entered. Arnold Wayne Stewart Jr., 35, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 1/13/10. Jon Charles Mills, 21, forgery, 2nd degree- dismiss by motion of county attorney. Shawn D. Sellers, 37, flagrant non support- amend to non support, pled guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years. Erin M. Lingerfelt, 22, theft by unlawful talking, building; theft of controlled substance, 1st offense, <$300- defer 6 months. Patrick Wayne Pack, 47, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; possession of marijuana- waive to grand jury. Brett William Pike, 18, speeding 9 mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. .02 1st offense; person 18-20 possession/purchase/ have another purchase of alcohol; 1st degree possession of controlled substance/ cocaine, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- preliminary hearing 1/6/10. Ronald Edward Stearley, 69, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepretrial conference 1/6/10, remand suspend hearing.

whether or not it was worthwhile to spend additional money to upgrade the building’s appearance. After discussing options and costs, the board voted unanimously to put 6 inch by 6 inch vinyl wrap around the building’s 20 metal posts for a total cost of $2,520. The next possibility board members weighed was adding brick to the walls around the rest rooms and storage area. The pavilion will have no walls except in these two corner areas, Mills said. A price sheet showed the cost to add regular brick around those walls would be $7,040 and glue-on brick would be $10,560. “I think we’ve spent enough to dress this building up,” said board member Bob Stith. “We’re talking about another several thousand dollars.” County extension agent Jennifer Bridge said it’s important for the pavilion to look like it’s part of the ex-

Friday, December 18, 2009 tension service’s campus. “We’re trying to not make this just look like a pole barn,” she said. “A lot of people will be able to see this building from Old Ekron Road.” Members discussed not putting up the brick now, and waiting to add it at a later time though chairman Kenny Haught and county extension agent Carole Goodwin said it’s most likely less expensive and easier to add the brick now if that’s what the board wants to do. After further discussion the board voted 4-1 to spend $7,040 to add regular brick around the walled-in areas. Stith cast the dissenting vote, board member Mark

Popham abstained and board member Tim Gossett was absent. Mills said the roof of the building is anticipated to be completed by Christmas, and the sewer line is also expected to be dug by then. “But that all depends on the weather,” he said. At the close of the meeting, Goodwin presented small gifts to Haught and Stith, and thanked them for their service on the district board. The two board members’ terms will conclude at the end of the year, and new members are scheduled to be sworn in at the Jan. 14 meeting. “This is just a small token of our appreciation for all your hard work on the board,” Goodwin said.

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Wee Care Day Care run out of owner’s home and heart By Lindsey Corley

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For 25 years, Brenda Morris, known as “Ms. B,” has been operating her day care, Wee Care Day Care, out of her home, and out of her heart. “I’ve always wanted to (own a day care),” she said. “And I’ve always loved children.” The journey to owning her own business brought her to Meade County from the The Last Frontier — Alaska. She worked in construction there, but left after she adopted her two children, Brianna and Brendan, within a couple of months of each other. “I came here and there weren’t any day cares, so my mom lent me some money and I built a home and put a day care in it,” she said. That was in 1984 and she said starting her own business was tough, but she was close to both her mom and her sister, whom she lived with for a while before her new home was complete. Morris said as her business grew, she saw customers from a wide range of backgrounds, including many military families, something she is quite familiar with, being a former military child herself. “They’ve been my bread and butter,” she said. Her experience has helped her effectively communicate with other military children, coming from a sense of understanding, having been there herself. Now, Morris keeps around 12 children, from kindergarten age and up, before and after school only, something she instituted about 10 years

ago, as a way to give her some time during the day to do the things she needed to do. Though that’s cut down on her time with the children and, admittedly, her income, she said it doesn’t matter because she’s still doing what she loves to do, which is what’s important to her. For her day care, she said she wants the children who come to her to use their imaginations and to use their manners, things she’s seen change during her 25 years in the business. She still teaches those concepts and she said Wee Care is different because it’s home-based. “I operate my day care more with my heart than my head and I’ve always done it that way,” she said. She serves breakfast to the kids before school, if they want, and she sends them off to catch the bus. Then, in the afternoon, at 10 minutes past 3 p.m., she gets the kids off the bus, ushers them in for a snack and then the youngsters can go to their play areas, separated into boys and girls’ playrooms. There are toys for imaginative play and dress up and books and puzzles for everyone. The kids also have the opportunity to use a computer, which Morris monitors closely, and for more technologically advanced children, she also monitors usage of handheld gaming devices like PSPs. “They have to earn them,” she said. Though she’s firm in her rules, she’s got a soft spot in her heart for all of her children and many of them have the same for her. She said she was even

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ABOVE: A wall of former clients, along with drawings and mementos of the kids from Wee Care. RIGHT: Brenda Morris, also known as “Ms. B,” stands beside a wall of activities, toys and games for youngsters to keep entertained. asked by a former client to be her maid of honor during her wedding. Morris said she told the girl, whom she began caring for at the age of two, that she needed her best girl friend to stand with her during the wedding, not her. “She said, ‘You are,’” Morris said. And she’s not the only one who’s kept in touch with Morris after leaving her care. “I just have people who just became family,” Morris said. Not only does she strive to create a loving environment for the kids, but she also works to create a safe one too. She goes through yearly inspections by a state agency dealing with day cares, as well as being CPR and first aid certified. She also has affordable rates for before and after school care. For just before or

after school care, cost is $40 per child; for both before and after school care, cost is $45. All of this put together keeps Morris in high demand with customers and she doesn’t keep a waiting list for available spots. She said she knows when people need child care, they need it now, and some of her kids stay with her five years or more, so a waiting list seems impractical. Morris said she wants the children she cares for to feel loved and cared for in her environment, because of the amount of time they spend there. “They say that I built their bridge,” she said. “And that makes me feel very good.” Wee Care Day Care is located at 3966 Flaherty Road in Flaherty. For more information, contact Morris at 270828-8383.

‘Starting Over’ may lead to finishing rich Dollars and Sense David Uffington Sometimes, an excellent book is hidden behind a bad title. That’s the case with “Start Over, Finish Rich (10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010).” Written by money guru David Bach (hence the pop title), “Start Over” covers the commonsense moneyhandling practices we all agree with but don’t always do. The book lays out an action plan for the new financial reality many are facing. Writes Bach: “The aftermath of a recession is the ideal environment in which to lay the foundation for a secure, financially independent future.” With that in mind, here are some highlights: •Finding your money. Your first step isn’t to try to get back the money you lost in stocks or real estate or your 401(k). Your first step is to de-

termine where your money is now — and where it goes. •Repair your credit and deal with credit-card debt. Bach’s rule of thumb: If you have debt, stop using your credit cards. Understand and fix your credit scores. •Rebuild your emergency savings using Bach’s plan. •Rebuild with real estate. If you have a mortgage, consider refinancing if you can find a fixed rate 30-year mortgage that’s at least one percentage point less than what you have now. If you want to buy, be sure to have at least six months of expenses put away first. •Rebuild your college fund, 25 ways to save $5,000, organize your finances using technology to automate your savings — it’s all here, and more. It’s Bach’s personable writing style that puts

this book ahead of similar ones. The stories in the book show that he clearly has his finger on the pulse of those who’ve suffered financial losses and wonder if they’ll ever recover. He scatters lots of links through the chapters in case you need more information or help. If you’ve had financial losses in this recession, take a look at “Start Over.” Consider making this the first book you read in the New Year. As Bach says, “Doing nothing is the worst choice you can make.” 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 King Features Synd., Inc.

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In Meade County, our most common agriculture product found on farms is cattle. We are ranked 40th in the state by the number of beef cows we raise. However, we are ranked 55th in the state by the amount of money received from our cattle. This discrepancy in ranking indicates we are not receiving the money we deserve for our cattle and/or we are selling a poorer quality product than what the market is wanting. In both

cases we can improve. One area that may help is education. Meade, Hardin and LaRue counties will be once again offering the Master Cattleman Program. Since the University of Kentucky started the program, 45 Meade Countians have completed the course. Some have taken it twice. The program costs $100. This covers nine meals and all the materials you receive. The following table outlines the dates and sessions. All sessions start at 5 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. This is an outstanding comprehensive beef program/short course taught by University of Kentucky Specialists. For the last few years fund-

ing for this has been hard to come by. Therefore, it may not be around after this year. Only 30 participants from the three counties can be selected. Selection is based on first come first serve basis. The registration deadline is Jan. 11, 2010. Registration forms can be picked up at the Meade County Extension Office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 3. If you want to have the knowledge to improve your beef operation, this is definitely the program in which you should participate. For more information, call the Extension Office at 270-422-4958.

Kentucky farm economy hit hard in 2009, 2010 outlook a mixed bag Submitted by the UK College of Agriculture

The global recession and the bursting of 2008's commodity price bubble resulted in a one-two punch to Kentucky's agricultural sector in 2009. Agricultural economists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture estimate Kentucky farm cash receipts to be $4.29 billion this year, down about $550 million from 2008's record high. However, if global economic recovery proceeds as predicted, overall cash receipts for 2010 should remain at approximately the same level, or slightly higher. The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts that net farm income to American agriculture will be down 34 percent this year as compared to 2008 and $6.5 billion below the 1-year average of $64 billion. Net farm income is estimated to be $1.07 billion for this year. "We can expect Kentucky agriculture to follow the same trend of sharply lower gross receipts for this year," said Craig Infanger, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics. However, Infanger said, there is a general consensus that the U.S. economy is in recovery mode; third quarter growth was positive. Infanger, fellow UK agricultural economists Kenny Burdine, Will Snell, Cory Walters, Tim Woods and Lee Meyer and Kentucky Farm Business Management Program Coordinator Jerry Pierce presented an overview and outlook of the Kentucky farm economy as part of the annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation conference in Louisville this week.

Beef Beef cattle numbers are as low as they were in the 1960s, but weak demand has kept prices soft. Calf prices rallied from late 2008 levels, but plummeted in the fall, resulting in a price decline of more than $20 per hundredweight from spring to fall. If demand strengthens in the coming year, calf prices should rally into the spring of 2010, Burdine said.

tracts will likely receive noticeable price discounts, while lower quality tobacco grown outside contracts could generate very disappointing offers. Snell does not expect buyers to ask Kentucky growers to plant additional acres in 2010.

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Kentucky’s ag sector took a one-two punch in 2009.

Dairy The dairy sector also experienced hardships brought on by the weak economy. Kentucky mailbox prices will likely average around $6 per hundredweight below 2008 levels. The USDA accounted for 86,000 dairy cows in Kentucky at the start of 2009, but the expectation is that number will be lower at the start of 2010. Burdine expects that the lower herd numbers coupled with improvement in dairy stocks should result in mailbox prices above 2009 levels by $2 to $4 per hundredweight. Tobacco Tobacco farmers grew a relatively large crop in 2009, despite the wet growing season. A boost in burley acres and better yields helped offset a significant drop in dark tobacco acres, according to Snell. The USDA predicts Kentucky's tobacco production will total 207.4 million pounds, which is slightly more than the 2008 crop and the highest production level since the 2004 buyout. Demand declined on both the domestic and export side. Snell said quality will be an even greater factor in determining the fate of the 2009-2010 U.S. burley market. Excellent quality burley, based on contract prices plus incentives, should continue to gross in the $1.70s and $1.80s per pound. However, Snell said, lower quality tobacco within con-

Corn Corn production continued its growth, totaling 12.92 billion bushels, a 6.8 percent increase over 2008. Exports and use for ethanol and feed are expected to increase over 2008 by 7.5 percent. Taking into account changes in production and use, Walters said it still appears that corn use will exceed production in the coming year, thereby reducing ending stocks. The USDA report also expects average farm price to decrease by 12.6 percent to $3.55 per bushel from 2008. Soybean Soybean crop size sat at a record 3.32 billion bushels according to the USDA November crop report. This would be 12 percent larger than in 2008. Soybean production should exceed use for the 2009-10 marketing year, thereby increasing ending stocks. USDA average farm price is expected to decrease 7.7 percent to $9.20 per bushel from 2008. A weak economy and relatively high input costs resulted in another weak marketing season for Kentucky's green industry — greenhouse, nursery and sod production. The green industry is fueled nationwide by new home construction and healthy consumer spending. Consequently, the sector has been hit hard by the recent economic slowdown. Woods says he expects that Kentucky would be fortunate to pass $65 million in sales in 2009, far below the record of $81.2 set in 2006. Still, UK economists, who see signs that the overall economy might be improving, believe there is some cause for optimism. "As economic growth is restored, prospects for Kentucky agriculture will improve in 2010," Infanger said, "but it may be a long, slow recovery phase."

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The Greenwave wrestling team will host the first annual Tsunami Wrestling Tournament next week on Monday and Tuesday.

The dual-style tournament will have 12 teams and will start at 10 a.m. on each day.

Come and cheer on Meade County wrestlers. ON DECK

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Wrestling Lonsome Duals

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Dec. 21-23 Greenwave Basketball Smokey Mountain Classic @ Gatlinburg, Tenn. Lady Waves Basketball Smokey Mountain Classic @ Gatlinburg, Tenn.

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Dec. 18 Greenwave JV/V Basketball Campbellsville 6:30/7 p.m.

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Cheaney Schwartz shoots a long jumper over a Breckinridge defender.

Missed shots were the downfall for the Meade County Greenwave basketball team on Tuesday against their 11th District rival Breckinridge County Tigers. In front of a rowdy Breckinridge County home crowd, the Greenwave shot 33 percent from the field and lost, 67-52. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to find a way to put the ball in the hole,â&#x20AC;? Meade County head coach Jerry Garris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to find someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to score. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bot-

tom line. The name of the game is putting the ball in the hole and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not doing it right now.â&#x20AC;? The Greenwave went on a 3 minute and 49 second scoring drought that spanned through the tail end of the third quarter and partway into the fourth. Sophomore Thomas Wilson broke the scoring famine with a free throw 43 seconds into the fourth, but it took the team an additional 40 seconds to snap its field goal drought. During that span, Breckinridge County went on a 17-3

run, putting the Greenwave in a 51-34 deficit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The big part was having a lot of kids on the court that were tired,â&#x20AC;? Garris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had some players who played a lot of minutes and we just kind of spazzed out. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happens especially with young kids.â&#x20AC;? Six underclassmen saw significant time for the Greenwave, but one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorers was senior guard Will Campbell who had 14 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just got in too big of a hurry,â&#x20AC;? Campbell said who also added

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Dec. 28-30 Greenwave Basketball Shelby County Invitational @ Shelby County TBA

Dec. 29-30 MCHS Wrestling Border Classic @ Wayne County 8 and 9 a.m.

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three rebounds, three assists and a steal to his stat line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started to turn the ball around a lot. That got our confidence down a little bit.â&#x20AC;? Campbell kept the game close in the first half when he hit two 3-pointers including a bank shot, which he said was lucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I can hit a 3-pointer it helps my defense a lot,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Especially when I hit that bank shot in. Anytime someone makes a 3 it gives us a little boost to

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Jan. 5 Greenwave JV/V Basketball Floyd Central 6/7:30 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 must 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.

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It took the Meade County Lady Waves basketball team an extra 4 minutes to finish off the Breckinridge County Lady Tigers last Friday, their biggest district rival. With the game knotted up at 56 at the end of regulation the Lady Waves went into overtime and got the job done to win 67-64. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very big win,â&#x20AC;? said Meade County head coach Josh Hurt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very gutsy win. A lot of things went against us and a lot of things went against them. We fought through the adversity and emotion.â&#x20AC;? The on-court adversity of the game stemmed from offcourt emotional ties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the game I set in my heart that we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to lose this game,â&#x20AC;? said senior forward Carly Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one thing that kept me going was Chelsea. She was in my heart and mind and I said to myself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to do this for Chelsea.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? The poignant game was the one-year anniversary of Chelsea Stinnettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, while Breckinridge County suffered its own loss when senior Kalyn Witworth passed away in a car accident right before this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball season.

Senior guard Mallory Wathen splits two Breckinridge County defenders during last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game.

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Class of 2010 inducted into the MCHS Hall of Fame Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County High School will induct its 2010 Hall of Fame members tonight before the Greenwave basketball game against Campbellsville. There are five inductees this year that span basketball greats and first-time coaches. A reception will be held in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobby at 6 p.m. before the game. Induction speeches by the new members will be given in between the JV and varsity games.

The public is encouraged to attend the reception and games that will celebrate the new members. 2010 MCHS Hall of Fame inductee Tim Davis is the head coach for visiting Campbellsville in a twist of old friends and new rivals. Here is the full list of the 2010 class along with their career achievements: Scott Hawkins A 1984 MCHS graduate, Hawkins was a three-year letterman in basketball and baseball. In 1983 and 1984 he was part of the district

championship basketball team and was named the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MVP, all-district and all-region team. He was also named to the 1984 basketball all-state honorable mention. Hawkins played college basketball at Brescia University where he started three years. He scored over 1,200 points and had more than 3,000 assists during his career at Brescia. Through 1987-89 he led the NAIA in free throw percentage (93 percent). Jim DeVries DeVries was MCHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis and football coach. Dur-

ing his stint as tennis coach he led three regional tennis championships. As football coach he won four district championships and three regional championships. He was also named coach of the year in 1977 and 1981. In 2001, he was inducted into the 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame. Tim Davis Davis graduated in 1975 from MCHS and was a threeyear letterman in basketball. In 1974, his team made the regional semifinals where he led the team in scoring

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and field goal percentage. He was named to the alldistrict team. In 1975, Davis was also the leading rebounder and MVP. During the same year, Davis was named to the all-district and all-region teams. After his years at MCHS he played basketball at Campbellsville University as a four-year letterman and a two-year starter. Davis coached at Marion County High School from 1983-95. There, he had a

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The 2009-10 cheerleading team will cheer from the sidelines during the Greenwave and Lady Waves basketball games this season and will also participate in several competitions. The team consists of senior Bethany Hooper, juniors Shelby Heibert, Brittani Troutman, Kelli Warford, Tilar Henrickson, sophomores Lydia Moore, Kylie Tucker, freshmen Montana Noe, Taylor Hammond, Alisha Cross, Hanna Darnall and Allie Stull. For a full season preview check Sept. 4’s issue of The News Standard when the team geared up for the football season.

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Swim competes at WKU Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County swim team traveled to Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., to compete in the Hilltopper Invite last Saturday. The boys team finished 14th out of 21 teams and the girls team finished 11 out of 21 teams. Here are the results from the meet: Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay 9 Meade County 2:12.22 King, Ali English, Kelsey Hurt, Lisa Crotzer, Ashley Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay 14 Meade County 1:58.52 Kippy, Caro Osborne, T.J. 14 Wilson, Tate 14 King, Scott 17 Girls 200 Yard Free 15 Hurt, Lisa 2:28.67 Boys 200 Yard IM 15 Wilson, Tate 2:28.87 23 Caro, Clifton 2:37.58 Girls 50 Yard Free 7 Crotzer, Ashley 28.01 27 English, Kelsey 29.92 Boys 50 Yard Free 13 King, Scott 24.41 23 Mason, Shawn 25.70 Girls 100 Yard Fly 16 Hurt, Lisa 1:15.12 Boys 100 Yard Fly 19 Bevill, Ben 1:06.87

Girls 100 Yard Free 17 Mills, Kenzie 1:03.78 24 Crotzer, Ashley 1:05.73 Boys 100 Yard Free 21 Bevill, Ben 57.30 28 Mason, Shawn 59.30 Girls 200 Yard Free Relay 7 Meade County 1:56.14 English, Kelsey Mills, Kenzie Duffield, Shannon Crotzer, Ashley Boys 200 Yard Free Relay 5 Meade County 1:40.06 Bevill, Ben F Osborne, T.J. Mason, Shawn King, Scott Girls 100 Yard Back 15 Mills, Kenzie 1:13.06 23 King, Ali 1:18.98 Boys 100 Yard Back 13 Osborne, T.J. 1:07.40 Girls 100 Yard Breast 12 English, Kelsey 1:22.06 Boys 100 Yard Breast 19 King, Scott 1:13.77 29 Osborne, T.J. 1:18.46 Girls 400 Yard Free Relay 8 Meade County 4:32.51 Mills, Kenzie Duffield, Shannon King, Ali Hurt, Lisa Boys 400 Yard Free Relay 13 Meade County 4:01.24 Bevill, Ben Kippy, Laro Wilson, Tate Mason, Shawn

SPORTS QUIZ By Chris Richcreek

1. Name the only National League team to win two World Series since 1983. 2. Which was the last major-league team to lose the World Series one year and win it the next? 3. In 2008, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees fell just short of Dan Marino's single-season mark of 5,084 passing yards, with 5,069. Whom did Brees replace as No. 2 on the all-time list? 4. How many consecutive years has the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team made the NCAA Tournament? 5. Who was the first European defenseman to tally 1,000 points in the NHL? 6. Entering 2010, how many consecutive World Cups had the U.S. men's soccer team played in? 7. Whom did Muhammad Ali beat to become the first three-time heavyweight boxing champion? Answers 1. The Florida Marlins (1997, 2003). 2. The Oakland A's in 1988-1989. 3. Kurt Warner had 4,830 passing yards for St. Louis in 2001. 4. Eleven consecutive years. 5. Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom in 2009. 6. Five, beginning in 1990. 7. Leon Spinks, in 1978.

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Breaking From page B1 Each team donned ribbons on their jerseys and decals on their shoes to honor the two studentathletes. The Lady Waves’ warm-up shirts commemorated Stinnett with her name on the back embossed with angel wings. “With it being the oneyear anniversary of Chelsea’s death and then playing Breck today it’s really ironic,” senior guard Mallory Wathen said. “It’s hard to think that we lost a player and they just lost a player. We know what it’s like; it’s hard. Things like that put the rivalry into perspective. We respect each other.” Wathen carried the brunt of the ball handling duties for Meade County when senior point guard Caroline Wilson left the game with 6:57 left in the first half after receiving a large gash on her chin from falling on the floor. “To put Mallory Wathen in the position to run the point the whole game is tough to do,” Hurt said. “That’s not what she normally does for us but she did a great job.” “We all handle the ball really well,” Wathen said, who ended the night with 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal. “We all do it in practice. I felt like when I went to (point guard) my main objective was to pick everybody up and not get everyone down. I wanted them to know we weren’t out of it.” The Lady Waves’ early lead grew, 22-12, 3 minutes after Wilson went out of the game but then they hit a debilitating scoring slump. By the end of the first half the game was knotted at 28 and the Lady Tigers opened the second half with a 2

minute, 8-0 scoring run to give them the first lead of the game 36-28. “Caroline goes out and we responded with some emotion and actually extended the lead,” Hurt said. “Then we hit a lull. Then their shooters started hitting shots. The momentum was on their side and then they came out on an 8-0 run to start the half. We had to call a timeout.” After the timeout Evans found junior forward Scarlett Powers for a layup and foul to cut Breckinridge County’s lead to seven, 38-31. Powers ended the night with a game-high 24 points, 10 rebounds and two assists. “I told the girls (during the timeout) to get the ball inside,” Hurt said. “I wanted them to calm down and just play our game. We get some stops then Carly gets the ball to Scarlett — she gets the three-point play. Then the game was on. If we don’t convert on that possession and they get up 10 or 12 points then we’re in a lot of trouble.” Evans took over the game in the fourth quarter to regain the Lady Waves’ lead, 44-43, when she stole the ball and went coast-tocoast for the lay-in with 5:30 left in the game. With 3 minutes left Evans hit a jumper to make the score 54-52 and then senior center Bliss Powers tipped in a rebound to extend the lead to 56-52. But Breckinridge County didn’t give up with 28 seconds left sophomore Julie Whitfill was fouled during a 3-point attempt. She hit 2-of-3 free throws to tie the game up, 56-56. Breckinridge County had a chance to win the game with 8 seconds left but the tough Lady Waves defense held the Lady Tigers at bay and forced the game into overtime. “We didn’t fret with 10 seconds left in the fourth

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quarter,” Hurt said. “There was no panic. We just went out and got a stop. We made them shoot a contested shot and got the rebound. That was a gutsy defensive stop.” In overtime, senior small forward Alexa Adams hit a 3-pointer to put the Lady Waves up for good with 2 minutes left. Adams also hit a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to put Meade County up 4746 and finished the game with eight points and five rebounds. “Alexa Adams hit a huge 3,” Hurt said. “We didn’t look back from there. That was a dagger.” The Lady Waves saw significant time from several different players. Eighthgrader Raley Johnson saw a lot of time coming off the bench alongside sophomore Kristin Benton. “Raley Johnson had a good game,” Hurt said. “She showed why she’s extremely talented. She’s a little inexperienced, but she’s a good athlete. Carly Evans is just huge for us. Bliss Powers struggled early but she came up big with some free throws and rebounds. Scarlett Powers was dominate.” Bliss Powers chipped in six points and nine rebounds, while Evans had a packed stat line with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals. The win puts the Lady Waves in sole first place in the district. “It makes it easier for us to secure the No. 1 seed (in the district),” Wathen said. “We’re not in a hole early in the season. That’s big.” Meade County played at Hancock County last night though results of the game were not available before press time. For a full recap of the game check next week’s issue of The News Standard. GC’s offense outlasts MC’s

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our morale and it helps us on both ends of the floor.” The two teams were rusty in the opening minutes of the game and the first quarter ended with the Tigers up 8-7. Meade County stuck with them and went into half time down by four, 28-25. “I think this was our best defensive effort,” Garris said. “We haven’t played a whole lot of man. But we pressured them and put some heat on them. We battled on the boards. If you look at the stats everything is pretty even. The difference is that third quarter.” Meade County was outscored in the third quarter, 19-6, but fought its way back to within 10 points with a minute-and-a-half left in the game, 60-50. But the Greenwave was unable to further hack into the lead. “Our kids fought back,” Garris said. “We made a good comeback there. I was really pleased that they didn’t give up. I think we had a really good effort. I thought we defended better tonight.” Sophomore guard Bo Wilson led the team with 16 points while sophomore

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215-136 record and coached four district champions, one regional runner-up, two regional championships, an LIT championship and a state championship in 1993. He became head coach at Campbellsville High School in 1995 where he has posted a 256-143 record with seven district championships, one regional runner-up and five “All A” regional championships. Other awards Davis has received are: Kentucky East All-Star coach in 1991, 5th Region coach of the year in 1992 and 1993, The CourierJournal’s Kentucky coach of the year in 1993, the National Federation Section 2’s 1995 coach of the year and 1996 5th Regional coach of the year.

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Thomas Wilson charges down the court with the ball. guard Cheaney Schwartz added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists. With the loss the Greenwave is now in second place in the district with a 1-1 record, but it doesn’t put them out of the race for a No. 1 seed. With new rules enacted this season, a tiebreaker is the winner of the second matchup of the two teams. “This (loss) hasn’t put us that far behind,” Garris said. “We changed how to decide a tie from a coin toss to the second game. What we have to do now is take care of business until we play them again. If we win

out and they win out and we beat them next game we’ll still get that No. 1 seed.” Campbell came away from the loss with confidence, saying the outcome of the next game against the Tigers will be different. “We should have won this game,” he said. “We can beat these guys, but we just let it slip away in the third quarter. We need to shoot better. We played good defense and rebounded well against them. We have to do that again.” The Greenwave will host Campbellsville tonight at 7:30 p.m.

In 2004, Davis was inducted into the Kentucky Basketball Coaches Association Court of Honor. In 2008, he was named Campbellsville Chamber of Commerce’s educator of the year and the head coach of the Kentucky All-Stars vs. the Indiana All-Stars. Jack Goodman Goodman was the principal of Brandenburg Elementary and Junior High schools from 1964-78. He was the first MCHS golf coach in 1964 and became the MCHS athletic director during the same year. Goodman also served as the 5th Regional Policy Board member and Football Officials Assigning Secretary. From 1982-88 he coached girls AAU basketball. He is an official member of the KHSAA Hall of Fame since 1996 and in 1998 was named to the Basketball Officials Hall of Fame.

In 2002, he was honored to the 5th Region Athletic Directors Hall of Fame and a Hardin County School Distinguished Alumnus. Dennise Mudd Mudd was an MCHS teacher and counselor from 1963-92. She was also the cheerleading team’s sponsor from 1963-70. In 1967, Mudd was the first girls tennis coach and girls track coach; she was also the first girls golf coach in 1973. In 2003, she was selected to Georgetown College Athletic Hall of Fame. As a golfer, Mudd is the Jeff Elks Golf Club and Oxmoor Country Club flight winner and low net. She also was the Kentucky women’s state amateur golf flight runner-up. Mudd is also the Hillcrest County Club and Doe Valley Ladies Golf Association club champion.

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The Meade County Lady Waves just couldn’t overcome the offensive powers of Grayson County last Saturday and lost 83-69. The Lady Waves turned the ball over 20 times, while Grayson County was on fire shooting 61.9 percent from the 3-point arc (13-21). Meade County only hit three 3-pointers. The Lady Waves dominated the post by scoring 42 points in the paint and won the rebound battle, 32-29. Scarlett Powers who had 19 points, six rebounds and two steals led Meade County. Evans added 17 points and had four rebounds and two steals. Caroline Wilson rebounded from her injured chin from the Breckinridge County game the previous night to score 11 points and added two assists and two rebounds. Wathen scored 10 points and had a gamehigh six assists.

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was 19th-century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer who made the following sage observation: "If we were not all so interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it." •Sharks inspire a great deal of fear in most people. However, the keepers of statistics claim that you are much more likely to be killed by a bee than you are to be killed by a shark -- 50 times more likely, in fact. •When a seal goes to sleep, whether in the sea or on land, it stops breathing. Every 15 minutes or so it will wake up to take a breath, then it will go back to sleep. •When it comes to irrigated crops in the United States, you might be surprised to learn that the plant that covers the most acreage isn't corn, wheat or soybeans; it's grass. Think about that the next time you're watering your lawn.

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•There's an interesting story behind the name of the Caribbean island of Curacao. It seems that explorer Amerigo Vespucci had several sailors on his ship who were very seriously ill with scurvy, so he dropped them off on the island, assuming they would die. However, the abandoned sailors feasted on fresh fruit, thereby ingesting the vitamin C that cured the disease and saved their lives. The word "curacao" means "cure" in Portuguese. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

Horoscopes HOCUS-FOCUS

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also to deal with what happens afterward. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You have what it takes to set your goals quite a bit higher this year. Learn what you need to know and put what you learn into your efforts. A partner offers loving support. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) In true Gemini Twin fashion, you're conflicted about a decision you know you'll have to make in this New Year. Best advice: Get the facts before you make any commitment. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend offers you an exciting opportunity for this New Year. Although your positive aspects are strong in most respects, caution is advised. Investigate before you invest. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You can make this New Year a roaring success. Start by readjusting your goals to reflect the changes in the economy. Your den-mate offers both wise and loving support. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The New Year brings new opportunities for change. But you need to be ready to move from the comfortable status quo to the challenging unknown. It's up to you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your most important New Year's resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings. Do it soon, for both of your sakes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The New Year has much to offer the intensely determined Scorpian, who isn't afraid to take on challenges and stay with them until they surrender their rewards. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You'll have many fine opportunities in this New Year. But be warned: Reject offers of "help." You work best when you're free to be your own creative self.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The New Year offers changes that you might feel you're not quite ready for. Best advice: Deal with them one step at a time, until you've built up your self-confidence. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Travel is a dominant aspect of the New Year. This could mean relocating to another city (or even another country) in connection with your education or your career. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) This New Year brings news about a change you've been anticipating. You might have a problem persuading a loved one about your new plans, but he or she will soon go along with them. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making people feel safe and protected. You would make an excellent youth counselor. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Meade County schools will be out of session for winter break from Dec. 21 thru Jan. 1. School will resume on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

1989 F-250 utility bed, ladder rack, speed manual was on LP gas, runs good. New white paint 2 years ago. Make offer 270-4222980

The Meade County Courthouse will be closed Dec. 24-27 for the Christmas holiday and will re-open on Dec. 28 at 8 a.m. Also, the courthouse will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1st for the New Year holiday.

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

Meade County Solid Waste and Recycling will be closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas and will re-open on Dec. 26. For the New Year holiday, they will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 and will re-open on Jan. 2.

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.

The Hardin Memorial Hospital WOW Mobile (Wellness on Wheels) will not be making its regular monthly site visits during the months of December, January, and February. They will continue their monthly visits to the Kroger parking lot in March 2010. For more information, please call 270-737-4464 or visit www.hmh.net

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. Free Homework Help!! Live Tutor!! 4-10 p.m. Daily. Math · Science • Social Studies • English. Grades K-12, College Intro and Adult Learners. This is a program supported by the Meade County Public Library. 270422-2094

Free Homework Help!! Live Tutor!! 4-10 p.m. Daily. Math · Science • Social Studies • English. Grades K-12, College Intro and Adult Learners. This is a program supported by the Meade County Public Library. 270422-2094

3 bedroom house for rent in Brandenburg. Unfurnished. $500/month. Call 270-4224454 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Stove, dishwasher, refridgerator. 960 sq. ft. Across from Brandenburg Primary School. Bottom unit. $600/ month. $400 deposit. 270547-0373 or 270-8282339 Office Space For Lease: Approx. 650 sq. ft. Available Jan. 1, 2010 – 1120 High Street – Brandenburg. Call 270-422-3550 Nice home in Flaherty. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths sitting on 2 acres with a shed. $600 a month plus deposit. Call 270-945-4907 or 270828-5052 1 bedroom apartment for rent. Stove, fridge, washer and dryer furnished. $425/ month. Deposit required. No pets. Valley View Apartments, Payneville. Call 270-496-4426 or 270496-4130 The Meade County Senior Center building and grounds is open for rent after 3 p.m. any Thursday. Call 270-422-5200 for more information. For rent or lease: 30x50’ showroom, glass front with 2 offices and kitchen in rear. Plus 3 additional offices. Also has storage area. Call 502-552-5408 or 270-4222522.

Merry Christmas from Jones Fine Jewelry! 50% off all in-stock merchandise. Located just inside The Bookshelf – 484 E. Broadway – Brandenburg. **DISH Network. $19.99/ mo, Why Pay More For TV? 100+ Channels. FREE 4-Room Install. FREE HDDVR. Plus $600 Sign-up BONUS. Call Now! 1-866240-3844 Get Dish -FREE Installation– $19.99/mo HBO & Showtime FREE- Over 50 HD Channels FREE Lowest Prices– No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for Details1-877-238-8412

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Medical scrubs in good condition $3 each for medium pants and $3 each for large tops. Call 270945-1491

Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-3838. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-4224542. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.

Tax Preparer Needed during tax season. Mail resume to 500 Broadway, Brandenburg, KY 40108 270-422-3827

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Friday, December 18, 2009

MEADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE will be closed

December 24 - 27 for the Christmas holiday We will re-open December 28 at 8 a.m. Hope you have a

Merry Christmas! Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-3838.

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Nice open ground off Hwy 60 and Wales Cemetery Road. Will sell all or tract off, make offer. Need to sell! Up to 16 acres available. 1-866865-5263 www.kylandco.com

CLOSED Dec. 24 and 25 for CHRISTMAS We will reopen Saturday, Dec. 26

will be CLOSED December 31 & January 1 for the New Year Holiday

CLOSED Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for NEW YEAR’S We will reopen Saturday, Jan. 2

Meade County Sheriff’s Dept.

No garbage will be picked up Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Customers whose trash is picked up on Fridays will be picked up on Saturday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 2. All other garbage pick up will follow the normal schedule.

will be OPEN December 31 8 a.m. - noon and CLOSED January 1, 2010 for the New Year Holiday Have a Safe & Happy New Year

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.

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.

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Painting – Need help with indoor painting? Experienced and insured. New construction or re-painting. Call Becky at 270-980-0970 or 270-422-5751 Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-945-7879.

Gun Show! Dec. 19-20. Sat. 9-5 & Sun 9-4. Somerset. The Center (2292 S. Hwy 27). Buy Sell Trade. Info: (563)9278176. Kenny Woods Gun Show Inc.

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Merry Christmas

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5 acres and 10 acres wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox.

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

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ADOPT - A - PET TODAY! Call the Meade County Animal Shelter 422-2064

Notice: Transportation to NA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378. 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 information. 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 270-5470445. 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: 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 information.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Support groups typically meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and the 1st Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Registration is required. Call to register or for more information, call 270-706-5092 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.

HOPE & HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7893.

SLEEP DISORDERS: AWAKE meeting – Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. A health awareness group for people affected by sleep apnea and/or sleep disorders. Call 812-738-7892 for more information. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lena at 270-422-2692.

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

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

lecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding thru STATE WIA Program. Must meet hiring Requirements of Major Trucking Companies. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644

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PTL OTR Drivers. NEW PAY PACKAGE! Great Miles! Up to 46 cpm. 12 months experience required. No felony or DUI past 5 years. 877-740-6262. www.ptlinc.com

Drivers- Immediate Need! Regional & OTR positions available NOW! CDL-A w/ Tanker Req’d. Outstanding pay & benefits! Call a recruiter TODAY! 877-484-3061 www.oakleytransport.com 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 FREE CDL Class-A Training Must be LAID OFF, Col-

DRIVERS CDL-A FLATBED. Up to .40 CPM Home most weekends. $1,000 sign-on bonus. OTR experience required. No Felonies. Top Earner $69,000. 800-441-4271 xKY-100

Driver- Flatbed Drivers- We have the Freight to Make You $$. Must have TWIC Card or apply within 30 days. Class-A CDL. Western Express. 888-801-5295

17.3 acres all wooded, great hunting in Rosetta area off Blue Fork Road. $30,000 cash. 1-866865-5263 www.kylandco.com

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Creative co-op student grasps the meaning of reduce, reuse & recycle Submitted by Gayle Parr Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle Center

Just after Thanksgiving, I requested that my part-time employee, Shelby Snider, decorate the Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle Center office for Christmas. Shelby, 17, is working in the office at MCSW&R during her senior year through the Meade County High School Marketing Co-op Program. Please keep in mind that I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask her to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think recycleâ&#x20AC;? while doing this project. She was provided with nothing but a reused artificial tree and a string of recycled lights which is usually the extent of our holiday decorating at MCSW&R. Do you know the old saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask and you shall receive? Boy, did I receive . . . and then some. Now, upon entering the

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Seventeen-year-old Shelby Snider stands next to the recycled Christmas tree she created at her co-op job at the Meade County Solid Waste & Recycle Center. office, employees and visitors are greeted by a small, tabletop Christmas tree (reused) decorated with the coolest thing . . . or-

naments fashioned out of smashed aluminum cans (recycled). Shelby created the effect of snow both on the

windowsill and under the Christmas tree by using the stuffing from a recycled stuffed animal. To further beautify the office, presents under the tree were created by wrapping small cardboard boxes with newspaper (recycled). These gifts were then garnished with ribbon that had also been recycled by a customer. Numerous hand-cut paper snowflakes and recycled Christmas window stickers adorn five windows of our office. Oh, and letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget the recycled lights that she hung in the reception area. Shelby Snider is to be commended for decorating the office with an entirely recycled theme. It just goes to show you that many young people are paying attention to the world around them and they are certainly on board with recycling.

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25 years. This year the two clubs joined together to celebrate the Christmas season even more. The members played games with the guests including musical chairs and surprise drawings. Club members and guests enjoyed pizza, drinks and cake. The following is a list of all the members and officers of FBLA and DECA who went to MARC Industries to celebrate the holiday season:

On Dec. 2, members of Meade County High School FBLA organization and officers of DECA organization along with advisors, Michele Miller, Lorraine Himmelhaver, and Elissa Gagel traveled to MARC Industries to entertain guests with a annual Christmas party. This has been a tradition with FBLA for more than

Jessica Dennis, Ryan Barr, Emerald Holley, Katie Renyer, Tiffany Mullins, Matthew Fackler, Natasha Dutschke, Tiffany Brown, Rebekah Barr, Courtney McGraw, Jessee Adams, Kayla Higbee, Andre Dowell, Ali King, Ryan Babb, Tate Wilson, Savannah Buckey, Emily Greenlan, Avery Sydnor, Kathryn Anderson, Shelby Snider, Ashley Sydnor, Kara Leonhart, Shandra Hagerman and Sarah Whelan.

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FBLA and DECA students celebrated Christmas with MARC Industries earlier this month.

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Darker shades of gray indicate the best fishing or hunting potential based on the phase of the moon. = New Moon

= Full Moon

Hunting season Elk season apps now available pays off for local hunters Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department

FRANKFORT — Applications for Kentucky’s 2010 elk hunt lottery went on sale. Applications cost $10, and give the purchaser a chance to win a bull or cow elk tag. Applications are available online only. You may apply by logging onto the homepage of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at fw.ky.gov and clicking on the yellow “Buy Licenses Here”

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Ursula Ory, of Little Bend, harvested a buck and a doe on Nov. 15, 2009. This is biggest buck she’s ever bagged. Seven-yearold Trevor Ory, of Brandenburg, harvested his first deer during youth hunting weekend earlier in the season. Natalie Prather killed a six-point buck. Bill Boyer got his first deer of the season with a bow.

box on the right side of the page. If you wish to purchase a chance for someone on your Christmas shopping list, you will need that person’s social security number. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife issued 750 cow elk tags and 250 bull elk tags for the regular 2009 lottery quota hunts. More than 46,000 people applied for the 2009 hunts. Youth hunters 15 years old and younger may apply for the 2010 youth-only elk hunt at Paul Van Booven Wildlife Management Area. Youth may apply for the

regular quota elk hunts and the youth-only hunt, but each application costs $10. You can only apply one time (except those youth applying for the youth-only and regular elk quota hunts). The lottery is open to Kentucky residents and non-residents. The deadline to apply is April 30. The drawing will be conducted in May. Eighty-seven percent of those drawn for the 2009 bull elk hunt successfully harvested a bull elk during the current season.

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Award

Bridge wins extension educator of the year

The Kentucky Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences recently awarded Jennifer Bridge, Meade County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Extension Educator of the Year. The award was based on her service to Meade County residents through educational programming, her involvement with the Buttermilk Falls Trail and Meade County Clothesline of Quilts projects and many hours of volunteer service to her community. Bridge has served as the extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Meade County since 1989.

HERITAGE

Birthday Celebration

Henson’s 100th Birthday

Birth

Ayden Carter Lawson

Amy and Aaron Larson are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ayden Carter Larson. Ayden was born Oct. 14, at 12 p.m. He weighed 9 pounds and 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Ayden was welcomed home by big sister Jordan Larson and special cousin Shelbi Humphrey. Proud grandparents are Diane and the late Leroy Humphrey, and Ralph and Sandra Larson and great-grandmother Frieda Humphrey. James W. Henson of Vine Grove, Ky. will celebrate his 100th birthday on Jan. 2, 2010, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Colvin Community Center in Radcliff, Ky. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the celebration. No gifts, please.

Community Lady bowlers raise $601 for Shop With a Cop

Friday, December 18, 2009

Brandenburg McDonald’s makes donation

Magistrate Tony Staples and family would like to wish everyone a

Merry Christmas

Happy New Year

Jesus Kathy

Tony Kirk Katie

Mike Gaynell Dupin hands $601 to Bill Basham, coordinator of the local Shop With a Cop program during a special presentation held last Thursday at Lynn’s Pins. Lynn’s Pins owner Gerry Lynn, right, was also on hand and commended Dupin’s efforts.

Members of the ladies bowling league at Lynn’s Pins helped raise $601 for the local Shop With a Cop program that provides Christmas gifts for Meade County children in need. Raffle tickets were sold at the bowling alley for several days, with all proceeds going to Shop With a Cop. “It all started when one of our ladies said they wanted to help the kids,” said event organizer Gaynell Dupin. This is the fourth year the lady bowlers have generated funds for the charity.

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Wilson Dec. 21: Hope Beam, Seth Chee, Ryan Bruner, Shirley Pate, Hope Beam and Tina Love Dec. 22: Joe Noble, James

Krystal

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Cesca Vadner, administrative manager at McDonald’s in Brandenburg presents the check to Linda Whelan, with the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. McDonald’s of Brandenburg donated $500 to the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. The organization is a local non-profit agency, serving families in need, by providing clothes and food at no cost. This year they set up an Angel Tree and anticipate 400-500 children will be approved for use. The donated money will also help give some families in need a good holiday dinner.

Birthdays

Dec. 18: Marian Wilkins Tibbitsw Dec. 19: Jaylen Brooks and Ruth Keith Dec. 20: Pete Shewmaker, Frank Lucas and Emilie

Kadin

Robert Wilkins and Chip Robinson Dec. 23: Rodney Fackler and Shelly LaTondress Dec. 24: Catherine Padgett

Kevin

Katie

Neville