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Brandenburg representative halts lending bill Casey Tolliver The News Standard

Last Wednesday, State Rep. Jeff Greer, D-Brandenburg, halted hearings on a bill that would have affected how payday lenders charged their customers, a day after an organization released results of a study that condemned the practices of payday lenders.

Greer, who is the chair- was stalled, The Kentucky man of the Banking and In- Coalition for Responsible Lending released surance Committee, results of a yearstalled House Bill long study which 381, a bill that would they said proves delete service fees of that payday lend$15 per $100 of each ing is detrimental payday loan. The bill to the state’s econalso would have limomy. ited the percentage However, Greer rate on payday loans Greer said that the statisto 36 percent.

The day before the bill tics released by KCRL differ

from the statistics on payday loans that he received.

“Their statistics differed greatly than the statistics I got from the Department of Financial Institutions,” Greer said. “These stats that I got came from them (the Dept. of Financial Institutions), and the commissioner, Charles Vice, he gave us information that was extremely different than what

those folks were giving.”

According to the KCRL study, payday lenders are hurting the economy statewide, and the majority of the payday lenders in Kentucky are nationally owned, so their profits leave the state.

The study also concluded that payday lenders target areas where people most likely need access to small-

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MCHS Agriculture classes embrace modern technology in curriculum Casey Tolliver The News Standard

In the February 26, 2010 issue of The News Standard, we referred to the Meade County City Council and the actual name is The Brandenburg City Council. The city will not lose 2.7 acres of land with the Meade County Public Library construction.

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Chris Cornelius shows off an iPod he uses in his Ag class.

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — A 1998 Mazda 626, was traveling south on US31W and entered the portion of the roadway divided by a center wall. Witnesses stated that Unit 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed in the left lane. Unit 1 entered a slight left curve, sideswiped the wall, and traveled across both lanes, exiting on the right shoulder and striking a guardrail. Unit 1 vaulted over the guardrail and overturned numerous times before coming to a final rest on its roof at the foot of a military memorial at the base of Muldraugh Hill.

The driver of the vehicle Nathan A. King, WM, 21 of Ekron, Ky., was airlifted to University of Louisville hospital with life threatening injuries.

All fatal victims were ejected from the vehicle. Fatal victims are Brian C. Butt, WM, 22 of Ekron, Ky., was pronounced dead at the scene. Michael A. Butt, WM, 23 of Ekron, Ky., was pronounced dead at the scene. Third victim, Dereke Chism, WM, 23 of Guston, Ky., was pronounced dead at the scene.

A fourth passenger Bruce E. Butt, WM, 22, of Radcliff, Ky., was transported to the University of Louisville hospital where he was treated and released.

Drugs and alcohol are suspected factors in the accident along with speed. The investigation is being conducted by Trooper Jonathan Vaughn with the Kentucky State Police of Elizabethtown.

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Most teachers don’t allow their students to use iPods in class, but Meade County High School agriculture teacher Jeremy Hall has no problem with it.

Not only does he not mind if the students use their iPods while his agriculture communications class is in session, he also encourages the students in his veterinary science class to play on a Nintendo Wii gaming console.

That’s because Hall has found a way to make these classes more entertaining, while spurring the educational process.

The classes are more than just fun and games, and the high tech toys actually help to improve the scholastic performance of the students.

Hall said that his agriculture communications students actually take the class more seriously because

dollar short term credit, as well as low-to moderateincome families who would be less likely to repay the loan on time.

Last year, state legislators passed HB 444, a bill which created a database that would store all information pertinent to every payday loan account statewide.

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Talk about a last-minute notice.

The day Sergeant Major Mark Kimmons got the orders that he was set to be deployed, he only had four hours to get ready.

But this one wasn’t like his past missions. This time he was sent to help in the Haiti relief effort, so he didn’t mind the short notice.

Once he landed in Port Au Prince, Haiti and saw the devastation Kimmons brought back on how much destruction had occurred.

“Honestly, it was like ‘Oh my God,” Kimmons said. “My thought was ‘how did anyone survive?’ … It was total devastation.”

Kimmons, a 44-year-old Meade County resident, was sent to Haiti Jan. 17 with the 3d Expeditionary Sustainment Command of the U.S. Military.

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SGM Mark Kimmons was sent to help in the Haiti relief effort on short notice.

According to its Web site, the 3d ESC’s mission is “enable the force to support high levels of combat over the duration of major operations.

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety evaluations on roadways in all eight Post 4 counties during the next month.

Troopers will be conducting safety checkpoints on various roadways in Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson counties most often during weekend nights when impaired driving traffic is at a maximum. Officers may also initiate checkpoints at other times during the week.

The primary focus of these safety checks will be to reduce the incidence of drug and alcohol impaired drivers, however, officers will also be emphasizing the use of child safety seats and seat belts.

Motorists can expect to see increased traffic enforcement patrols in the north central Kentucky area.

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Haiti From page A1 Our battlefield support facilitates the force commander’s ability to generate combat power at the decisive time and place.”

Kimmons was one of the first people on the ground in Haiti after a massive earthquake struck the country Jan. 12, said Sergeant First Class Dave McClain.

Kimmons basically had to start from scratch to help set up camp and prepare to aid in the revitalization.

They had no running water, no tents and no basic life support essentials. It was rough adjusting at first.

However, Kimmons was able to have everything set up in time for the rest of the soldiers to arrive.

“It got better each day,” Kimmons said. “Just like Haiti, it’s getting better each day.”

Some of his main job duties include being central command for auto logistics.

In lighter terms, Kimmons said his officers come up with plans and he reviews them.

“I get out and see the difference that has been made,” Kimmons said. “After my first day I saw all the devastation … (I’m) doing a small part with the Haitians to rebuild their country.”

Even though the Jan. 12 earthquake almost completely destroyed some areas in Haiti and left over a million people homeless, Kimmons said the Haitians are trying to stay optimistic.

“They are happy the US Services are here to help out,” Kimmons said. “(Haitians) are very nice people … Very positive about (the future).”

He added that the Haitians’ positivity is even rubbing off on the US troops.

“When you get deployed, you get depressed … but people here aren’t depressed,” Kimmons said. “I think coming here this deployment has been nothing but positive.”

Throughout his whole experience in Haiti, Kimmons said he has seen a lot of progress in the recovery effort.

“There has been lots of improvement,” Kimmons said. “Not so much on the rebuilding, more on cleaning, which may be minor

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DAVE MCCLAIN

From left to right: SGM Mark Kimmons, SGT Julia Hickox and MAJ Matthew Welch set up concertina wire to enhance security around US troops’ camp in Haiti. in our eyes but it’s major for (the Haitians).”

Throughout his 27 years in the military, Kimmons said he has never seen the branches of the armed forces come together like they did in Haiti.

He notes that it has even been one of the highlights of his current deployment.

“It makes me proud to be an American,” Kimmons said. “Everyone thinks there is a rivalry … but here we work as one.”

Kimmons said that he, along with the rest of the 3rd ESC, is set to come back home in about a week.

He said the two things he is looking forward to is seeing his wife and son and eating some real food.

“I haven’t had real food in 45 days,” Kimmons said. “I’m looking forward to a steak.”

“This is a great misson” When Major Paul Hayes first landed in Haiti Feb. 3, he was in awe.

“There is no way a picture of video could capture the damage,” Hayes said.

Hayes, a 38-year-old Meade County resident, was also deployed to Haiti right after the earthquake, although he had more time to prepare.

Hayes is a part of the Public Affairs sector of the 3rd ESC, so he is in charge of collecting photographic support and writing stories to keep soldiers’ families back home in the know.

“My biggest accomplishment is to provide families a window into what we are doing,” Hayes said.

Throughout his experience thus far, Hayes said he noticed that the Haitian people are very resilient.

“What surprised me is we drove by a soccer field, where we would have thought would be tent

city,” Hayes said.

But instead, there was a group of kids playing soccer.

“It showed me there is pockets of normalcy (in Haiti),” Hayes said.

When Hayes got the news he was going to be deployed to Haiti, he said he actually felt kind of delighted.

“I was kind of excited,” Hayes said. “We all want to help.”

Hayes compared this deployment to when he played sports in the past.

He said he always wanted to be the kid who was on the bench and was called in to save the game.

This time, he felt like he was being asked to aid in something that would truly leave an impact.

“I was honored to be called upon,” Hayes said.

“It gives me a sense of pride … if you have to be deployed, this is a great mission.”

One of Hayes’s previous deployments includes being in Iraq for about a year, although he said Iraq involves a completely different state of mind as compared to Haiti.

“Iraq you feel like you’re going into combat,” Hayes said. “Here it is completely different, we are helping (Haiti) recover from a disaster.”

Hayes noted that, while he has been gone, his neighbors have been a life saver. He said that even though he doesn’t have family in Meade County, he does plan to retire here.

Along with Kimmons, Hayes is set to return home in about a week.

Hayes is looking forward to taking a hot shower and having a hot meal.Though, he hasn’t decided what he would like to eat yet.

“Either a steak or a pizza,” Hayes said. “I don’t know … it may be both.”

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I have always been nosy.

Not in the annoying sense, like how a mom asks a teenager a million questions or how a neighbor keeps the curtains peeled back so they can peer at your house and keep tabs on every move that you make.

My nosiness is more like the inquisitive nature of a child, like wondering what makes things tick or how things work.

With the swiftness of a short order cook, my nosiness has taken me places.

One time, I wondered what it was like in England.

So I put in my two weeks notice at the restaurant where I was a cook, cleared

out my savings, borrowed some money from Dad and booked a flight to England.

Incidentally, that is where I met my wife.

Another day, I wondered what it was like to go to college. So I applied to Eastern Kentucky University and was accepted.

I majored in journalism, which allowed my nosiness to actually serve a purpose.

As a nontraditional student, I was quite a bit older than most the other students around me, my on-campus presence was different than the others on campus.

I lacked the swagger of the younger, more handsome guys. I looked like I could be working at EKU, not taking classes there.

It was a good thing that I have always enjoyed being different.

But I persisted, and four

and a half years later, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

I soon found out that jobs were scarce, especially in the journalism sector.

I am lucky enough to have gotten a job as a reporter at the News Standard.

It’s a great newspaper, in a great community.

I’m on the agriculture beat here at the News Standard, which will come in handy because I am an avid gardener.

When I’m not out covering the news for Meade County or playing in the dirt, I can usually be found picking on a banjo.

I enjoy meeting new people here in Meade County and look forward to tell the tales of our local farmers.

So don’t hesitate to contact me with any news or story ideas.

I can be reached at casey@ thenewsstandard.com.

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Bill From page A1 The database was initially set to begin operating July 1 of this year, but will start May 1, two months ahead of schedule.

Without the data base, state legislators lacked enough concrete facts to send the bill any further, Greer said.

“It’s only prudent that if we’re going to regulate it, that we do it based on good, solid information,” Greer said. “Not one side saying ‘we have these statistics’ and another side

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According to Greer, his decision was not an impetuous one.

“My decision wasn’t just made with a finger snap,” Greer said. “A lot of thought went into it.”

House Bill 381, which was sponsored by Rep. Daryl Owens, D-Louisville, was introduced to the House on Feb. 4. It reached the Banking & Insurance Committee on Feb. 8.

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“They’re wanting us to come in and make changes prior to us getting any solid information,” Greer said. “Give us time to set up the data base to give us information on the industry before we do anything to regulate it.”

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Dear Editor, When I have an urgent financial need between paychecks, there are very few options open to me. That is why from time to time I turn to payday lenders for help. Without payday loans my only options would be to bounce checks, which would result in massive overdraft charges, or face the consequences of not paying my bills. Payday loans are an affordable option that gives me control over my own finances.

I’ve heard that some members of the General Assembly want to take away my access to payday loans. I also heard that Rep. Jeff Greer, chairman of the committee that handles payday lending, not only stood up for my right to choose how best to handle my personal finances, but also helped pass new consumer protections to ensure people use payday loans responsibly and according to existing state law.

I follow the law and use payday loans for their intended purpose. I’m glad to hear that a new database system will make sure that everyone abides by the law as well. It’s a shame that people who are not payday customers have chosen to hold up a few bad examples and portray them as normal. Hopefully, the database will show them that most payday customers are hardworking people like myself who just need a little help from time to time.

I applaud Rep. Greer for protecting my right to choose payday loans.

Greg Willis Louisville, KY

Rebuilding freedoms

Meade County Democratic Party A budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky is much like the budget we have in our own households. In basic terms, a budget consists of money in and money out and like the country and western song goes sometimes, “there’s too much month at the end of the money.” The big difference between the state’s budget and the individual family budget is that the Kentucky Constitution says that the state’s budget must be balanced.

When you create a monster, like the huge, all-encompassing budget of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the monster must be fed. Some items are easier to cut than others - like pay increases for state employees and teachers. Other areas of the state budget are not so easy, like services provided to the less fortunate. It is very difficult to pick and choose what stays and what goes when it comes to the budget. Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposed gaming at race tracks will provide an added income stream to our state that has not been here before. Opponents of gaming appear to have blinders on, like some of the race horses, that only allow them to see straight ahead. If they

would take those blinders off and look to their right and to their left, they would see the thousands upon thousands of vehicles loaded with Kentucky residents and their millions of dollars crossing Kentucky’s border into surrounding states that have legalized gaming.

Facing this reality alone, and taking the necessary steps to compete, would provide much needed relief in the horse racing industry and a definite boost to this state’s budget. Stubborn partisanship will not solve the budget woes of Kentucky.

One thing that can be said for sure is that the Republicans in Frankfort have and will be wasting too much time blaming the Democrats for this budget crisis we are all facing. The problems we face are not confined to a political party. Just ask the teacher who doesn’t get a raise next year. Their political party won’t make a difference then, and it doesn’t make a difference now. Compromise will get us through this crisis, not placing blame and fingerpointing. Our budget is much like going on a diet. There are countless gimmicks out there, all promising to melt those pounds away, but someone wise once said, “to lose weight, you must eat less, exercise more, and do it forever.” The same

goes for our budget — we must spend less, find more sources of revenue, and do it forever.

Meade County Republican Party When Republican Governor Ernie Fletcher took over after years of Democratic control of Kentucky spending he inherited and balanced a $300 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2004.

He turned it into a $249 million budget surplus through responsible budgeting and efficiency measures. He even took thousands off Kentucky’s poorest off the tax rolls.

When this Democrat administration took over there was $249 million dollar rainy day fund. That was spent and was not enough.

Massive tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol were put into affect to cover the shortfall. One year later, here we come again with a 1.5 BILLION dollar short fall. What is wrong with this picture?

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Maybe it is the necessary crisis for the Governor to force his magical solution of expanded gambling on the people. First, the current budget shortage is not due to some natural disaster or major crisis. Kentucky has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. The cur-

rent shortfall is simply due to the current budget being overly fat with pork. I just happened to visit a webpage recently and on that webpage was listed every department in Kentucky that receives public funds (i.e. our tax money). The list was 37 pages long. That’s right, 37 pages. We can simply remove the fat and pork from our budget. Some say, what fat? Refer to the 37 pages.

Simply put, the budget has to be trimmed. For far too long, the taxpayers have funded unsound principles. Republican legislators are focusing the b budget debate on cutting wasteful spending in state government and setting priorities that reflect the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Spending priorities should focus on education, human services and public protection. After those needs are met, we need to make informed decisions about where to make cuts, which programs we keep, and which areas need additional funding. Companies looking to expand or relocate here must know that state government can be relied on to keep its financial house in order without higher taxes that discourage job formation.

We cannot spend, tax, or gamble our way to prosperity.

Jo Ann “J.P.” Phillips Kentuckians’ Voice for Crime Victims

The Aug. 2009 riot at Northpoint Prison in Danville should not be an issue where extra time and money are expended when food service was NOT the cause of the riot, as the official investigation proved. Taxpayers should consider there is no mistreatment of convicted criminals. They get their three nutritious “hots” for free. To reward prisoners with any bonus for their continued misbehavior sends exactly the wrong message.

This riot shows we’ve been

sending the wrong message for far too long Instead of being outraged by the criminals that perpetrated more violence and destruction, a few members of the General Assembly have unnecessarily responded to the “school yard bullies” by suggesting that taxpayers should hand over our lunch money.

I am appalled that members of the House Judiciary Committee once again put convicts above all other law abiding citizens of the Com-

monwealth. The Chairman, Representative Brent Yonts of Greenville, has introduced House Bill 33, which would INCREASE spending on prison meals by $5 million annually.

Our representatives need to know where Kentuckians’ priorities lie. When budget cuts are forcing the state to shave school days and further cut health benefits, surely the General Assembly does not need to be reminded that violent offenders deserve hard time, not haute cuisine.

Gov. Beshear views on prison are right Governor Beshear has it right. When he heard legislators were discussing prison dining options, he wisely remarked, “I am not gonna spend one dime more for feeding convicted criminals that go out and burn a prison down than I have to. We need to be spending that dime and all the extra money we have on educating our kids and doing the other things that move this state forward.”

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We should be extremely grateful that America’s founders had the foresight to amend the Constitution to ensure certain rights, including James Madison’s proposed “right of the people peaceably to assemble.”

Otherwise, can you imagine what government bullies would do to the contemporary Tea (Taxed Enough Already) Party movement, which has turned the right to assemble into a national movement?

I’ll be surprised if eventually some elitist at the Capitol Annex turns on the Tea Parties for exceeding noise-ordinance levels with a hearty rendition of “God Bless America” on the steps of the Capitol — as occurred in the Restore America rally this past Saturday.

In fact, the Civil Rights movement could have been stymied without the protections offered by the First Amendment. The Civics Library of the Missouri Bar reports that the First Amendment prodded the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn minister Fred Shuttlesworth’s conviction. Police arrested him and 52 other blacks – including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – who had marched from Birmingham’s First Baptist Church on the afternoon of April 12, 1963, to protest denial of their civil rights.

The marchers walked two-abreast and stayed on the sidewalk. The peaceful protest led to their arrest a mere four blocks from the church.

A court convicted Shuttlesworth for violating a city parade ordinance. However, the Supreme Court said the ordinance violated the good reverend’s constitutional right to peaceably assembly.

The only way such rights can be denied is if the gathering poses a “clear and present danger” to public safety.

Further modifications have, in fact, made the standard for arrest even narrower, requiring the government to provide a heavy burden of proof that restricting citizens’ assembly is necessary.

Judges don’t view unconventional, unpopular or even wacky views as justifying denial of First Amendment freedoms. In-

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stead, the more likely “clear and present danger” is that freedom-loving Americans won’t show up to peaceably assemble and petition government with grievances.

Organizers of the impressive Restore America event expected 5,000. Fewer than 500 showed up. Yet, many Americans gladly choose to gather on the couch to bemoan the injustices rendered during a basketball game.

These events make our country work like the Founders intended. They believed in a “bottom-up” political system — not a “top-down” approach of intimidation like the now-defunct Soviet Union embraced.

The Declaration of Independence indicates that those who govern in our system only have the power to do so as long as they get the “consent of the governed.”

The right to peaceably assemble means you can show up at a Tea Party on the downtown square or a school-choice rally in the Capitol Rotunda and inform lawmakers with your very presence that you don’t consent to government-run health care, erosion of state rights or the immorally corrupt and out-of-control government spending we see — from the Statehouse to the White House.

Believe me, there are groups taking advantage of their constitutional right to assemble and consent to more government and less individual liberty. But unlike the Restore America attendee-patriots, these groups show up with their hands out.

The Advocacy Action Network recently helped organize a rally to protest tough budget-cut decisions forced upon lawmakers. Sob stories abounded how advocates of social services ‘became emotional’ while describing the plight of those dependent on such programs.

We need safety nets, but we also need fiscal responsibility.

Since I also have the right not to peaceably assemble, I wasn’t there. Instead, I’m heading to Tea Parties this spring with a hankie in one hand and my well-worn copy of the Constitution in the other.

After all, someone needs to ‘become emotional’ about the toll the current government’s tax-and-spend policies will take on our children and grandchildren, don’t they?

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Chris McGehee to Ernie L. Park and Beverly J. Park, Lot 46 of Vowels Farm Division.

S & E Rentals INC., a Kentucky corporation, to Keith A. Farris and Beth Farris, 110 Russell Rd in Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $55.

Joyce L. Sword to Mobile Home Park of Muldraugh, LLC, Lot 74 of East Muldraugh Subdivision, deed tax $10.50.

Aron Epstein to Joyce Sword, Lot 68 of East Muldraugh Subdivision, deed tax $25.

Joyce Sword to Mobile Home Park of Muldraugh, LLC, Lot 68 of East Muldraugh Subdivision, deed tax $9.50.

Shawn Redmon to James Crump and Angela N. Crump, Lot 46 of Harrington Heights, deed tax $164.50.

Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC, to Trading Post Homes of Elizabethtown, LLC, Lot 25 of the Red Hawk Subdivision.

Trading Post Homes of Elizabethtown, LLC, to Charles R. Otis and Darlene M. Otis, Lot 25 of the Red Hawk Subdivision, deed tax $134.50.

The estate of George L. Frymire to Leigh A. Taylor-Jones and Lorraine M. Stephen, a 22.139 acre tract on Norton Road.

Marty Claycomb, to Jonathon W. Wardrip, Sr., and Stephanie Wardrip, 410 Ghen Rd in Brandenburg, deed tax $76.

Dennie S. Warren and Annette Warren, to James S. Warren and Danielle Warren, Lot 5B in Old Doe Run Estates.

BBurg, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to OB Properties, LLC, A Kentucky Limited Liability Company, Lot 67 of the Station Subdivision.

John Proctor and Linda Proctor, to John Edward Proctor and Linda Robyn Leach Proctor, Lot 6 of Hillcrest Greens.

Margaret Lucille Haynes to John Albert Haynes, property located in Meade County.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acting by and through Stephanie A. Maguire, attorney, 80 Oaks Lane in Guston, Ky. Diane Denbleyker to The Cadle Company, Lot 108 of Doe Valley Subdivision.

Diane Denbleker to the Cadle Company, Lot 317 of Doe Valley Subdivision.

Diane Denbleker to the Cadle Company, a 6.589 acre tract located at Doe Valley Parkway in Doe Valley Subdivision.

Irvington K & K Enterprises, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Kevin Kasey and Kerry Kasey, property located in Meade County.

Claude Trent, by and through his Attorney-In-Fact Barbara E. Marquez, and Margerie Trent Hendricks, by and through her Attorney-In-Fact Patricia Ann Eads, and Marcella Trent Hobby, by and through her Attorney-In-Fact Peggy Ann Slater, and Barbara Rose Reichmuth and Robert E. Reichmuth, and Leona Watkins and James W. Watkins, and Anita Suzann Smith and Aubrey R. Smith, and Kathy Bennett and Timothy R. Bennett, and Patricia L. Reesor and Ashley Reesor, and Stephanie Stark and Charles Stark, and Sonya White and Richard White, and Charles Reesor Jr., and Almeta Marie Reesor Witt, and Lorraine Jeanette Reesor Overly and Carl Overly, Carol Yvonne Reesor Midgett and George Midgett, and Betty Jo Lee and David Lee, and Olivia Rose Reesor Trent and Juanita Pearl Reesor Trent, and Carl Robert Reesor Jr., and Lois Reesor, and Rita K. Oliger and Michael Oliger, and Teresa Jane Reesor Bowman and David Bowman, and Nellie June Trent Zerbe, and Stella Donahue and Timothy Donahue, and Almeta Sue Kessinger and Wayne Kessinger, and Ruby Allen and Rick Allen, and Anita Trent and Deborah Ann Trent, and Mary Elizabeth Blevins and Michael Blevins, and Frankie Ann SipesGreenwell and John E. Greenwell, and Mona Elizabeth Sipes-Schnellenberger and Walter Schnellenberger, and Betty Bruner-Johnson and Thelbert Johnson, and Jo Ann Bruner-Bondurant and Joseph A. Bondurant, and Doris June Holt-Green and James A. Green, and Joan Marie Holt-Seelye, and Lorraine Holt-Medley and Richard A. Medley, and Suzane Holt, and Barbara Judith Pecora, and Julia Alice Yates and Fairleigh Yates, and Angela K. Harrington to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, Parcel 3 Tract A, Parcel 3 Tract B, property located in Meade County.

Joseph H. Logsdon and Bonnie A. Logsdon to C Jean Miller, property located in Meade County, deed tax $3.

Press Mark, LLC, to the Richlie Family Trust of 2008, Lot 3 of Doe Valley Greens Station, deed tax $14.

George Alex Ditto to George Alex Ditto and Jane Ditto, property located in Meade County.

Trading Post Homes of Meade

County, LLC to Elizabeth A. Downs, 360 Robbins Drive, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $117.50.

Paul J. Kizinkiewicz and Diane C. Kizinkeiwicz to National Transfer Services, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, 4400 Fort Ave in Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $210.

National Transfer Services, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, to Kevin R. Yocom and Dorinda L. Yocom, 4400 Fort Ave in Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $210.

Neftali Perez and Iris Perez to Jeremy L. Benando and Heather M. Benando, 108 Pineland Lane in Brandenburg, deed tax $225.

Richard A. Medley and Lorraine Medley to Richard Todd Medley, 7576 Hwy 60 in Ekron, Ky. Richard A. Medley and Lorraine Medley to Ty Alexander Medley, 6.342 acre tract located near Ekron, Ky. Kathy O’Banion to Gordon Board, a 4 acre tract near Garrett, Ky., deed tax $68.50.

Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae, to W. Douglas Reed and Donna K. Reed, 312 St. Andrews Rd in Brandenburg, Ky. Thomas R. Carter and Raquel D. Carter to Tracy K. Hankins and Janice Hankins, Lot 53 of Doe Haven Estates, deed tax $145.

Kentucky Manor Inc., a Kentucky corporation, to Bruce W. Clagg and Michelle M. Clagg, Lots 37, 38, 39 and 40 in the St. Martins Addition of Flaherty.

Tracy A. Smith to Michael Delaven and Hyon S. Delaven, 326 Tom Brown Lane in Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $205.

Bruce Wayne Morris and Judith L. Morris, to Jolene Black, 206 Bent Pine Lane in Brandenburg, Ky., deed tax $295.

Danny L. Holley and Ena Holley to Leland H. Zickuhr and Allison Leigh Zickuhr, 40 Warren Court in Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $79.

Quit Claim Deeds

Leigh A. Taylor-Jones and Gerald L. Jones, to Lorraine M. Stephen, a 22.139 acre tract on Norton Road, deed tax $2.

Neal S. Fowler and Melita J. Fowler, to Neal S. Fowler and Melita J. Fowler, property located in Meade County.

Roy Black and Jolene Black to Jolene Black, Lot 136 and 137 in Doe Valley Subdivision.

Building Permits

2/19/10 KY Land Co., doublewide 2009, $100.

2/23/10 Robert Cummings, single family dwelling, $211.40.

2/23/10 Michael Sondergeld, shop, $82.50.

2/24/10 Troy and Lanore Jones, addition, $100.

2/24/10 Camp Piomingo, commercial pool, $350.74.

Septic Permits

2/12/10 KY Land Company/ Jim Warren, Minnie Court, Brandenburg.

2/12/10 City of Louisville/ Jim Warren, Otter Creek Road, Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report 2/12/10 Powers Pit Stop, 2960 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg, Ky. 92 percent food. 91 percent retail, 96 percent same day follow-up. Food: employees need hair restraints in food prep area, dish washing facilities not in operation during food prep, no test strips for three comp. sink. Retail: four items expired on shelf, voluntarily destroyed. Both: dumpster lids open, ceiling in back storage area in poor repair, light lacks shield in walk-in cooler.

2/12/10 Margaret’s Restaurant, 519 Lawerence St Brandenburg, Ky. 98 percent food. Food: employees need hair restraints in food prepping and lighting lacks shield in storage room.

2/12/10 Dollar General, 8305 Dixie Hwy Muldraugh, Ky. Follow-up retail score 95 percent.

2/12/10 Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 2030 By-Pass Rd Brandenburg, Ky. 95 percent food. Food: cutting boards by grill in poor repair. Both: dumpster lids open, floor tiles missing by three comp. sink, floor of outdoor storage building in poor repair.

2/17/10 Schnitzel Barn, 5580 Flaherty Rd Vine Grove, Ky. 96 percent food. Food: walk-in cooler not at proper temperature.

2/17/10 Otter Creek Tavern, 6860 Flaherty Rd Vine Grove, Ky. 88 percent food. 97 percent retail. Food: dented cans found, corrected, no hair restraints worn in food prep area, cutting board in poor repair, build-up in bottom of prep cooler. Both: hand sink in food prep area not easily accessible, corrected.

2/17/10 Dollar General, 8305 Dixie Highway Muldraugh, Ky. Follow-up retail score 99 percent, from 2/12/10 inspection.

2/17/10 Watts Food Mart, 305 N. Dixie Highway Muldraugh, Ky. Follow up retail score: 96 percent, from 2/4/10 inspection.

2/17/10 Perna’s Place, 124 Broadway St. Brandenburg, Ky. 91 percent food. Food: thermometers not con-

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spicuous in some cold units, walk-in coolers shelving rusty. Both: floors in back storage area unclean, floors around food equipment unclean in food prep area, ceiling in back storage area in poor repair and bottle of cleaning agent not labeled, corrected that day. Same day follow-up: 96 percent.

2/17/10 Rock Inn Bar & Grill, 139 Tip Top Rd., Vine Grove, Ky. 99 percent food. Both: lights lack shield in food prep area.

2/18/10 Schnitzel Barn, 5580 Flaherty Rd. Vine Grove, Ky. 100 percent food, follow-up score from 2/17/10 inspection.

2/18/10 Shree J. Foodmart, 6820 Flaherty Rd. Vine Grove, Ky. 89 percent food, follow-up score from 2/8/10 inspection. 92 percent retail, follow-up score from 2/8/10 inspection. From original inspection food: two items past expiration, fixed, ice scoop improperly stored at ice machine, no chemical test strips for three comp. sink, single service cups and lids need dispensing. Both: handle in poor repair at three comp. sink, no hot water at hand sink in restroom, door not self closing at restroom, dumpster lid missing, floor tiles in poor repair in prep area, mops and brooms stored on floor in back storage area.

2/18/10 Uncle Dave’s Tavern, 435 Flaherty Rd Ekron, Ky. 86 percent food, follow up from 1/25/10 inspection. Food: no test for sanitizer, corrected. Both: outer opening unprotected in back storage, poor repair on grease trap.

2/19/10 Doe Valley Swim, Doe Valley Parkway Brandenburg, Ky. 88 percent food. 93 percent retail. Food: dented cans found, corrected that day, cutting boards in poor repair, improper test strips for sanitizer and no sanitizer in dishwasher, use 3 comp sink till corrected.

2/22/10 Kroger, 560 River Ridge Plaza Brandenburg, Ky. 100 percent food. 100 percent retail.

Brandenburg Police Department

2/19/10 8: 26 a.m. Jerry T. Zumbrun of Columbia City, Ind., was driving a 2003 trailer. Rent-A-Car Enterprises of Louisville, Ky., was driving a 2010 Chevrolet IMT. Zumbrun was traveling west behind the Cabinet for Family and Children, where Rent-ACar Enterprises was parked. Zumbrun collided with Rent-A-Car Enterprises causing moderate/severe damage. Report BPD 10011 was filed by Officer Young.

2/19/10 9:07 a.m. Hayes L. Prather of Ekron, Ky., was driving a 2002 Oldsmobile. Kerry L. Greer of Guston, Ky., was driving a 2000 Ford. Prather was traveling northbound on the 770 block of the Bypass in the right lane. Greer was stopped in the 770 block, northbound right lane of the Bypass with emergency flashers on. Greer, got out of the vehicle to move an object out of the roadway. Prather kept traveling northbound and collided with Greer causing Greer to roll forward striking another car. Report BPD 10012 was filed by Officer S. Young.

2/21/10 1:19 p.m. Jamin K. Johnson of Henderson, Ky., was driving a 2005 Chevrolet CK 1500. Damien McDonald of Brandenburg was driving a 2010 Kia Forte. McDonald was waiting in the drive-thru at McDonalds. Johnson stated that he turned around to help his passenger get her seatbelt on and did not realize that the truck was moving until he heard the horn from McDonald. Johnson could not stop in time and collided into the side of McDonald’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10013 was filed by Officer Singleton.

Meade County Sheriff Department 2/19/10 3:23 p.m. Stephen M. Williams of Brandenburg, Ky., was driving a 1989 Ford F150. Joel W. O’Brien of Brandenburg was driving a 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Williams was stopped in traffic waiting to exit the vocational school parking lot on Greer Street. Williams was backing from a parking spot. Williams said he did not see O’Brien behind his pick up truck.

Williams struck O’Brien in the passenger side with it’s left rear bumper. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and remained in service. Report 10-0043 was filed by Officer M. Cummings.

2/19/10 3:44 p.m. Corey D. Williams of Vine Grove, Ky., was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. As Williams was negotiating a curve the rear of the vehicle started into a skid and he tried to steer out of the skid then over corrected and the vehicle skided off the road and over the embankment and overturned once and landed back on its wheels. Report 10-0044 was filed

by Officer T. Hendley.

2/19/10 9:13 p.m. James E. Carmon of Brandenburg, Ky., was driving a 1993 Jeep. Heather D. Wilkins of Brandenburg, Ky., was driving a 2003 Chevrolet. Carmon was parked partially in the roadway and partially in a private drive. Carmon was facing west, but was parked on the right shoulder of the east-bound lane of Rock Ridge Road. Wilkins was east bound on Rock Ridge Road. Wilkins struck Carmon in the right bumper

front bumper. The roadway was dry at the area of impact, but was wet from melting snow in the area Wilkins was breaking. Report 10-0045 was filed by Officer B. Wright.

2/20/10 1:04 p.m. Andrea C. Hale of Vine Grove, Ky., was driving a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Courtney S. Scholl of Irvington, Ky., was driving a 2001 Honda Accord. Hale was driving north on Shot Hunt Road, stopped at a stop sign. Scholl was east on Highway 60 “Owensboro Highway” approaching the intersection at Shot Hunt Road. Hale attempted to cross Highway 60, failing to yield the right of way to Scholl. Scholl struck Hale.

Report 10-0046 was filed by Officer B. Ponder.

2/24/10 8:47 a.m. Cheryl A. Devine, of Guston, Ky., was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. Devine was north on Ky 941 and as she came around the curve she hit a slick spot on the roadway due to light snow at the time, her vehicle went into a skid and she went off the road and back across the road into a ditch which was the final resting point. Report 10-0047 was filed by Officer T. Hendley.

District Court 02/17/10 Stephen Wayne Clater Jr., driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 3rd offense.

Marion C. Barnes, 56, 2 counts of sexual abuse, 3rd degree; 3 counts of sexual abuse, 1st degree- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 2/24/10.

Tammy Mae Richards, 32, 3 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled not guilty 3/10/10.

Joseph A. Phillips, 19, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; person 18-20 possess/ purchase/attempt to purchase/have another purchase alcohol- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Aaron W. Neace, 22, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Amy M. Moore, 36, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- failure to appear, send court notice 3/10/10.

Joseph A. Weick, 18, theft by unlawful taking/display shopliftingpled not guilty, pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Justin Amburgey, 18, improper equipment- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/3/10.

Brandy Lynn Carrier, 31, speeding 10mph over limit- assign state traffic school; failure to notify address change to department of transportation- dismiss with proof.

Michael R. Kinley, 20, no/ expired registration; failure of nonowner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense; failure to notify address change to department of transportation; license to be in possession- verbal notice for 2/24/10.

Jonathan L. Schellenberg, 26, speeding 26mph over limit/greaterarraignment 2/24/10.

Angela R. Davis, 41, 5 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $300- continued first appearance 2/24/10.

Angela Jeannette Fowler, 41, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensepled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days, license revoked 90 days.

Troy R. Britt, 47, speeding 14mph over limit- pled guilty $28 fine.

Patrick Wayne Stout, 25, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 2nd offense- pled guilty $100 fine, amend to reckless driving.

Richard E. Swink, 46, 7 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 4/7/10.

Erin M. Bennett, 43, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- jury trial 2/26/10.

Richard Francis Dowell Jr., 27, theft by unlawful taking/display-shoplifting- jury trial conference 2/19/10.

Terry L. Keith, 46, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 4/21/10.

Ricky Lyn Sloan, 51, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pled guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail, $200 fine, ADE/KAPS; license to be in possession- dismiss/merged; possession of marijuana- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation.

Chad M. Hall, 24, cultivation of marijuana, less than 5 plants, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possession of marijuanapretrial conference 3/17/10.

William Henry Alexander, 38, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Kim Blandford, 38, theft by deception include cold checks under

Friday, March 5, 2010 $500- pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Martin Wade, 41, possession of marijuana; advertise drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference continue 3/17/10.

Larry Dale Knott, 49, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/3/10.

Brandon Phelps, 21, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation.

Jeffery Michael Tynan, 19, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference, failure to appear.

Juan Pedro Resendez Jr., 27, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offensejury trail 2/26/10.

Joshua Dale Clark, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 2nd or greater offense; improper registration plate- pretrial conference 3/17/10.

Tyler J. Sexton, 23, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 ears, $100 fine.

Maureen E. Mazurek, 20, speeding 12mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 3/10/10.

Michael D. Hack, 47, theft by unlawful taking/display-all otherspreliminary hearing 4/7/10.

Ronald M. Raley, 19, non support- pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Wesley B. Keith, 44, possession of marijuana; use/posses drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/10/10.

Teresa K. Osborne, 37, possession of marijuana; possess controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- suppression hearing 3/10/10.

Tammy Mae Richards, 32, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation.

Bryon Keith Conn, 39, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pretrial conference 3/3/10.

Sarah Beth Conn, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury; contempt of court, violation of emergency protective order- pretrial conference 3/3/10.

Darsey M. Christensen, 39, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- pled guilty, $25 fine; disorderly conduct, 2nd degreedismiss; endangering the welfare of a minor- pled guilty, 12 months probated after 5 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS, order entered.

Dennis Gal Fortner, 64, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- order to defer 12 months.

George Timothy Jupin, 48, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation.

Clayton Wagers, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; possession of marijuanapretrial conference 3/10/10.

Thomas R. Zimmerman Jr., 45, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- defer 12 months, with conduct, no unlawful contact or communication.

Casey Dowell, 21, traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz, 1st offense;

probation violation for misdemeanor offense- preliminary hearing 3/3/10, amend to traffic within 1000 years of school.

Ronald D. Hayes, 46, 2 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation.

Frank D. Stanley, 24, driving on DUI suspended license, 2nd offense; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense; criminal mischief, 2nd degree- pretrial conference 3/10/10.

Mark D. Ray, 49, careless driving- dismiss/merged; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 1st offense - pled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- $25 fine; failure to wear seat belts- $25 fine.

William R. Eddington, 20, speeding 20mph over limit- state traffic school; failure to produce insurance card- dismiss with proof.

Zachery C. Willett, 18, traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz, 1st offense; person less than 18 enter premises to purchase alcohol; no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; license to be in possession- pretrial conference 2/24/10.

Kimberly J. West, 39, probation violation for misdemeanor offenseprobation revocation hearing 2/24/10.

Stacie J. Smiley, 38, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/10/10.

Sara M. Herbert 25, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 2/24/10.

Brian H. Reichmuth, 21, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/3/10.

James E. Lutz III, 56, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- remand.

Danny E. Embry, 52, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- remand.

Charles W. Ditto, 61, probation violation for misdemeanor offenseprobation revocation hearing 3/10/10, to have checks paid.

Charles F. Ward, 51, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- remand.

Misty D. Armstrong, 34, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- remand.

Thomas M. Stith, 47, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 2/24/10.

Oscar Esteban Gonzalez, 31, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/3/10.

Michael Wayne Maddle, 27, probation violation for misdemeanor offenseremand.

Mary Louise Frederick, 42, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/10/10.

Sherry L. Henry, 29, probation violation for misdemeanor offenseprobation revocation hearing, failure to appear.

Sherry L. Henry, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference, failure to appear.

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CEDAR GROVE TAVERN is under new ownership and remodeling is on its way. We will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, (March 1 to March 15) and then reopen while finishing our new look. Please be patient with us as we remodel and come by and check out our new look.

MARCH AND APRIL

Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry

The Meade County Clothes Closet & Food Pantry and the Feinstein Foundation are working again on the spring food drive.

Mr. Feinstein donates $1,000,000 every year of his own money to food pantries throughout the United States.

The food challenge is for 2 months (March & April).

On April 10th we will be handing out flyers and food lists, collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations in front of the Sav-A-Lot and Dollar General stores. On April 30th we will total all items and monies and send this total to Mr. Feinstein. He will take a percentage of this total and send the food pantry a check. (Minimum is $250) The more we collect, the more money we receive from the Feinstein Foundation.

Please help us with this Feinstein Foundation challenge and help eradicate hunger!

For more information, call 422-2010

NEWS Debra Masterson to run iPod for 6th District Magistrate

The News Standard — A5

Friday, March 5, 2010

Submitted by the office of Debra Masterson

I am announcing my candidacy for the position of magistrate of the 6th District, which includes Payneville, Battletown, Midway-Sirocco, Wolf Creek, Concordia, Rhodelia and Andyville.

In 1975, I briefly worked for a new attorney in Hardinsburg, and then was hired at Fort Knox, where I worked for the next 29 years until recently retiring. During my last 10 years at Fort Knox, I worked for the Deputy Commander and then for the Commander of Ireland Army Community Hospital, where we employed over 1,000 soldiers and civilians, and had the responsibility for the medical care for approximately 130,000 soldiers, retirees, and family members in six-state area, as well as the Warrior Transition Unit.

I have always wondered why many Meade County residents have to leave the

Debra Masterson county to work and shop.

When I examined the property tax rates for Kentucky, I finally understood. My campaign will be based on lowering property taxes for individuals and businesses.

We need to lure businesses and industry to the county, and attract people coming with BRAC to live here and spend their money here. We must cut wasteful govern-

ment spending. In addition, I would also like to be instrumental in reopening Otter Creek Park.

I’ve been married to my best friend, Tod, for 33 years, and we are members of St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi in Payneville. We have raised three beautiful daughters, Lori, Dana and Julie. Lori and Dana have blessed us with four precious grandchildren.

Three of those grandchildren attend Payneville Elementary, the same wonderful school their mother and aunts attended. My goal is to give my grandchildren, and yours, the opportunity to live and work right here in Meade County.

I have always loved politics, and enjoy campaigns and the political process.

I am looking forward to traveling around my district and speaking to all of you during the campaign.

If anyone would like to help in my campaign, please call me at 270-496-4560.

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they get to use iPods in class.

“This is by far, in my 10 years of teaching, my most focused group of students,” Hall said. “Rarely do you get that much drive and intensity from a class.”

Students in Hall’s agriculture communications class at MCHS get to use their iPods, which are portable media players created by computer company Apple, to help them prepare for speeches they give as part of class requirements.

The students’ scores from the speeches are used to calculate their grades, and the students also compete in the Regional FFA speech competition.

The agriculture department has a computer program called “Audacity” that the students can use to record and sync up their speeches to their iPods.

Hall says that the students then listen to their speeches

while doing chores or during down time and even during class, to help them find mistakes in their speeches, or work on their pronunciation, and improve the overall quality of the speeches.

Chris Cornelius, a senior in the agriculture communications class, said that he has definitely noticed a difference in his speeches since he began using his iPod during studies.

“I think it has helped me out a lot more, because instead of just reading my speech, I can click on it and hear what it sounds like,” Cornelius said. “The big thing for me is not having any outside interferences, using the iPod can drown out outside distractions” This school year is the first year that iPods have been incorporated into the agriculture communications curriculam.

Students in Hall’s veterinary science class get to use a Nintendo Wii gaming console.

Animal Planet: Vet Life, a Wii game that features a veterinary office, allows stu-

dents to get virtual experience tending to wounded animals by playing the role of young veterinarians.

“It has served its purpose perfectly,” Hall said. “They are learning some pretty rigorous stuff, as far as Vet Science goes. And they get to play with Wii, which is always a little different.”

On the game, players must tend to sick or injured animals by checking vital signs of the animals, resetting broken bones and mending cuts.

Hall got the idea of using the Wii console in class after he found the Vet Life game while shopping for games with his son.

Hall also uses a lumberjack game in the forestry class that he teaches at MCHS. Hall says that he has never caught any students misusing (or abusing) their iPod privileges at school, like listening to music when they are supposed to be preparing for their speech.

“They’re not a typical high school class,” Hall said. “It’s all business.”

Mitch Shortt announces his run for 2nd District Magistrate Submitted by the office of Mitch Shortt In making my decision to run for this office, I felt I could bring some of my business knowledge and experience to help our community.

For those that don’t know me, I am a graduate of Western Kentucky University. My wife Ruth and I have been married for 33 years and live in Doe Valley.

We have one son and three grandchildren.

We have loved living in Meade County for the past 11 years and are looking forward to retiring here.

My wife and I have owned and operated our own business for the past 20 years doing medical sales. I have managed 50 plus employees, negotiated deals and managed accounts. I was in hospital administration for 12 years and have worked as a surgical nurse.

I believe this experience will be very beneficial to Meade County in helping to get us on track of

Mitch Shortt bringing and creating jobs for our community and preparing for BRAC and managing the growth that will be coming to our community.

My vision for Meade County is to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses and create jobs.

If we can provide a business environment for economic development we can create jobs to give our children and grandchildren the opportunity to

live and work in Meade County. There are too many people that have to leave the county to work everyday and more that move out of the county, raising our grand children elsewhere.

I want our citizens to have the opportunity to work here and give the opportunity to our children to live here. We can do this and still maintain our rural way of life.

I also would like to work diligently on getting Otter Creek Park reopened. I am a conservative pro-life, Pro 2nd Amendment candidate that stands strongly against any and all new taxes or tax increases. I would like to hear from you and have your input in our county’s needs as well.

If you will give me the chance to serve you, you will not be disappointed. I ask for your vote in the Republican primary election on Tuesday, May 18, and then all registered voters will have the opportunity to vote on my behalf on November 2, 2010.

Greer receives education award Submitted by the Kentucky School Board Association

FRANKFORT — State Rep. Jeff Greer (D-Brandenburg) was honored for his work to strengthen public education in Kentucky with his selection as a recipient of the Kentucky School Boards Association’s 2010 KIDS First Advocacy Awards.

Rep. Greer was recognized Feb. 24 in Frankfort at the opening event of KSBA’s “KIDS First in Frankfort” advocacy conference and lobbying day.

Nominated by Meade County Superintendent Mitch Crump, Rep. Greer brought 13 years of service as a school board member to the legislature when he was first elected as 27th district representative in

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Delbert L. Mattingly 26, 6 counts of knowingly exploit adult by person over $300- preliminary hearing 2/24/10.

Tommie Ray Humphrey, 32, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing, 3/3/10.

Elbert J. Cottrell, 20, traffic in controlled substance within 1000

2007.

Serving parts of Bullitt, Hardin and Meade counties, Rep. Greer has sponsored legislation in 2009 that has given school districts greater flexibility to use their capital outlay funds on a broader array of facility needs.

Rep. Greer also sponsored legislation that allows growth districts to take advantage of a mid-year adjustment in their state SEEK (Support Education Excellence in Kentucky) funding as a recognition of student enrollment growth.

“I’m a champion of education because I know the difference it makes in the course of a person’s life,” said Rep. Greer. “Sponsoring education legislation, serving on the school

board, supporting the BRAC school expansion are all things that I am proud to have undertaken.”

A member of the House Education Committee, he has been involved in efforts to ensure that public school systems in the area of the Fort Knox U.S. Army base receive additional resources to address the influx of new students due to the expansion of that base’s military personnel.

“This award is truly humbling,” said Rep. Greer. “I respect the work of educational advocacy groups like the KSBA who play a critical role in advancing education in Kentucky.”

Established in 1936, KSBA is the largest organization of elected public officials in Kentucky.

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OBITUARIES

Brian Butt

Dereke Anthony Chism

Brian Charles Butt, 22, of Ekron, Ky., died Sunday, February 28, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Brian is survived by his son, Kyle Hazelwood; father Walter Wayne Butt of Ekron, Ky.; mother and step-father Karen and Tony Pedigo of Ekron, Ky.; brothers Bruce Butt and Andrew Butt of Ekron, Ky.; sister Stacy Kirby of Louisville, Ky.; half-sister Kimberly Ann Hinkle of Henry Co., Ky.; half-brother Walter Wayne Butt, Jr., of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandmothers Grace Butt and Marilyn Seidenfaden of Louisville, Ky.; great-grandmother Rita Logsdon of Louisville, Ky.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4 at the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, burial followed at the Resthaven Mausoleum, Louisville, Ky.

Dereke Anthony Chism, 24, of Guston, Ky., died tragically in an automobile accident Sunday, February 28, 2010.

Dereke was born October 1, 1986 in Louisville, Ky., to Debbie Barr Hurt of Guston and Timothy Chism of Louisville, Ky. He was a 2005 graduate of Meade County High School and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Barr Hurt and stepfather Mike Hurt of Guston, Ky.; father Timothy Chism of Louisville, Ky.; brother John Chism and his wife Amanda of Louisville, Ky.; grandparents, Blanche and E.T. Davidsson of Payneville, Ky.; grandmother, Wanda Patterson and many close friends and family.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3 at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Payneville, Ky., with burial following in the Church Cemetery.

Michael Butt Michael Amos Butt, 23, of Ekron, Ky., died Sunday, February 28, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Maggie Elizabeth McCauley; father Walter Wayne Butt of Ekron, Ky.; mother and step-father Karen and Tony Pedigo of Ekron, Ky.; brothers Bruce Butt and Andrew Butt of Ekron, Ky.; sister Stacy Kirby of Louisville, Ky.; half-sister Kimberly Ann Hinkle of Henry Co., Ky.; half-brother Walter Wayne Butt, Jr., of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandmothers Grace Butt and Marilyn Seidenfaden of Louisville, Ky.; great-grandmother Rita Logsdon of Louisville, Ky.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 4 at the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, burial followed at the Resthaven Mausoleum, Louisville, Ky.

Ruth Tanner Ruth Lois Claycomb Tanner, 91, of Irvington, Ky., died Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

She was born July 23, 1918 to the late Peyton & Nannie (Bell) Claycomb.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jonas Allen Tanner.

She survived by her son Rex Tanner; two grandchildren Clay Tanner and Kelly Blair; and two great-granddaughters.

Funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday February 27 at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington, Ky.

Francis T. “Jack” Utley, Jr. Francis T. “Jack” Utley, Jr., 71, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home.

He was president of Owl Creek Construction enabling him to pursue his career of developing, building and selling real estate. Jack was a long time member of St. Brigid Catholic Church, Hardin County Board of Realtors and Lincoln Trail Home Builders Association. His favorite past times were fishing and bluegrass music.

He was preceded in death by his son Thomas Allen Utley and his parents, Francis T. and Gertrude Utley.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Brown Utley; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Larry Johns of Georgetown, Ky., Christa and William Pelc of Vine Grove and Starla and Chuck Miller of Radcliff, Ky.; a sister and brotherin-law, Martha and Ed Green of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Linda Utley of Mendota, ILL; five grandchildren, Jennifer Stewart, Laura Johns, Amy Wilkins, Julia Miller and Justin Johns; and two great grandchildren, Hayden Stewart and Kendall Stewart.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 27, at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial was in the St. Brigid Church Cemetery in Vine Grove, Ky.

Clarine Miller Clarine Miller, 80, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Sunday, February 28, 2010 in Corydon, Ind. Clarine was born September 29, 1929 in Big Spring, Ky., to the late Lonnie B. and Lottie Snelling Dooley.

She was a member of the Irvington United Methodist Church and she enjoyed quilting.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Miller of Brandenburg, Ky.; two children Pam Pollock of Brandenburg, Ky., and Jim Miller of Guston, Ky.; three grandchildren, Brian Pollock and Zach and Abe Miller; brother Ralph Dooley of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery.

Albert Montgomery Albert “AL” Montgomery, 69, of Big Spring, Ky., died Monday, February 22, 2010 at Breck. Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg, Ky. He was born December 13, 1940 to the late Samuel & Anna E. Montgomery.

He was preceded in death by his step-son Albert Allen.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Montgomery; two children Gail and Gina Montgomery; two step-children Diane Brown and David Allen; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral was held at noon Friday, February 26 at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial followed in High Plains Cemetery.

Elizabeth Bragg Elizabeth Bragg, 89, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Friday, February 26, 2010 at her home.

She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Ireland Army Community Hospital, volunteered with the American Red Cross for over 30 years and was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Bragg; and sister, Maria Gagstaedter. .

She is survived by her special friends and care givers, Marion and Gail Ray of Vine Grove, Ky.; their children, Joey, Amy and their families; special friends, Pauline Hannah of Cecilia, Ky., Drs. Margaret and Terje Buggeland of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Pat Mitchell of Vine Grove, Ky.; a nephew, Rainer Gagstaedter of Austria; and her brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Denzel and Alma Bragg of Ohio; and two great nephews, Rainer Gagstaedter and Guenther Gagstaedter and their families of Austria.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11a.m. Monday, March 1 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial followed at the St. Brigid Cemetery.

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Friday, Mar. 5 •MEADE COUNTY FARM TOY SHOW AND SALE – March 5th and 6th at the Meade County Fairgrounds Community Building. For more information call Neal or Melody Dodson at 270-547-6443 •P.L. KASEY CENTER – 9 a.m. coffee, donuts and games. 10 a.m. exercise.

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Saturday, Mar. 6 •CLUB TACK SWAP – 9 a.m. 3rd Annual Breck County 4-H Horse Club Tack Swap at the Breck County Extension Office. For more information, call Barbara at 270-547- 3173 or Virginia Thompson at 270-828-2873.

•VFW DANCE – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg.

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Sunday, Mar. 7 •BUCK GROVE CEMETERY MEETING – 2 p.m. at the Buck Grove Baptist Church.

•BINGO – 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349

Monday, Mar. 8 •STORY HOUR – 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094 •WEIGHT THE REALITY SERIES – 6-7 p.m. at the Meade County Cooperative Extension Office.

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•BUNCO – 6:30-8:30 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. $5.00. Concessions sold.

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FAITH & VALUES Good conversation is a game of catch

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Friday, March 5, 2010

James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: Last week you answered a question from my girlfriend. I’m the boyfriend who doesn’t talk very much. I’ve been that way all of my life.

Part of the problem is that I just don’t like to reveal what I’m feeling. But also, I don’t know how to talk to people. I get really uncomfortable when I’m with people and I’m expected to say things. Can you give me some hints about how to express myself?

DR. DOBSON: It might help you to understand the basics of good conversation. Let me ask you to imagine that the two of us are facing each other about eight feet apart. You have four tennis balls in your hands, and you toss one of them to me. Instead of throwing the ball back, however, I hold it and wait for you to toss another to me.

Eventually all four balls are in my hands. We stand there looking at each other

awkwardly and wondering what to do next. The game is over.

Good conversation is something like that game of catch. One person throws an idea or a comment to the other, and he or she then tosses it back.

But if that second person doesn’t return it, the game ends. Both players feel awkward and wish they could be somewhere else.

Let me illustrate further.

Suppose I say to my son when he comes home in the afternoon, “How did it go in school today?” If he answers, “Fine,” he has caught the ball and held it.

We have nothing more to say to each other unless I can come up with another comment -- another “ball” to throw to him.

But if my son says, “I had a good day because I got an A on my history test,” he has caught the ball and thrown it back. I can then ask, “Was it a difficult test?” or “Did you study hard for it?” or “I’ll bet you’re proud of yourself.”

If my son replies, “Yes,” he has wrecked the game again. To keep the conversation going, he needs to throw back something

of substance, such as “It was a tough examination, but it was fair.” Then our “game” can continue.

I hope you see that the art of talking to people is really very simple. It’s just a matter of throwing the conversational ball back and forth.

As for your relationship with a future wife, it won’t be enough to just throw the ball back to her. She’s going to want you to be more intimate than that.

She’ll need to know how you feel about her, what you dream about, things that upset you, what you’d like her to do, how you feel about God, etc.

You can learn to put these thoughts into words, even though you will probably never be a big talker. I suggest that you push yourself in this direction rather than saying, “That’s just how I am.” Your wife will probably have to make some changes to accommodate you, too.

That’s what a good marriage is all about.

QUESTION: I’ve been aware of my husband’s unfaithfulness for some time now. I’ve taken him to task for it, which has resulted in some incredible,

horrible battles. I have even made demands that he stop his infidelity, yet no change in his attitude and behavior has happened. What am I doing wrong?

DR. DOBSON: I’m afraid you’ve made the common mistake of misunderstanding the difference between expressions of anger and loving toughness. Simply becoming angry and throwing temper tantrums is no more effective with a spouse than it is with a rebellious teenager. Screaming and accusing and berating are rarely successful in changing the behavior of human beings of any age.

What is required is a course of action -- an ultimatum that demands a specific response and results in a consequence.

Then you must have the courage to deliver on the promise.

Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published

by Tyndale House.

Old prophecies show fulfillment in life Dan Newton Divine Guidance

2 Samuel 7: 13 - 14 says, “He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

I will be his father, and he shall be my son.

If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men.”

These verses comprise the heart of the great Davidic Covenant “made by God with David and his “

seed.”

As with many Old Testament prophecies, it had both an immediate and ultimate fulfillment.

Initially, it applied to Solomon who did, indeed, “build a house for my name.”

Its complete fulfillment, however, had to await the distant coming (a thousand years in the future for His first coming) of David’s greater Son, the Messiah. It was only of Him that God could promise uniquely that he would also be the Son of the heavenly Father (Hebrews 1: 5).

To His mother, Mary, the angel Gabriel confirmed the Davidic promise: “He shall be great, and shall be

called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of His father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end” (Luke 1: 32 - 33). But before his eternal throne could be established, his iniquities must be judged.

As far as Solomon was concerned his iniquities ultimately cut his own seed off from the throne.

“The seed of David according to the flesh “ (Romans 1: 3) came through Nathan, not Solomon (Luke 3: 23 - 31).

Although Jesus Christ “knew no sin“ (1 Corinthians 5: 21), “he was bruised for our iniquities,” because

“the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

He deserved no chastening; nevertheless, “the chastisement of our peace was upon him “ (Isaiah 53: 5 -6). Thereby the Lord Jesus Christ, “greater than Solomon “(Matthew 12: 42), is indeed “a son over his own house; whose house are we “ (Hebrews 3: 6).

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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.

Bible literacy course wins Senate approval Submitted article FRANKFORT — Kentucky schools could offer courses on the Bible within a historical context under legislation passed Friday by the Senate.

Senate Bill 142, sponsored by Senators David Boswell, D-Owensboro, and Julian Carroll, DFrankfort, directs the state

Board of Education to develop guidelines for courses on the Old Testament and New Testament as well as a course that covers both.

“The Bible is the most influential book ever written,” Boswell said. He noted works of literature and film that reference the Bible in addition to historical figures such as Abra-

ham Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who quoted scripture in their speeches.

“I want to emphasize that it should be taught, not preached,” Boswell said. The bill requires the courses to be taught in a religiously neutral context with a focus on history and literary techniques in addition to its influence on

government and culture.

Under the bill, high school-based decision making councils would have to approve the courses before they could be offered at each school. The courses would be electives, not graduation requirements.

The measure, which passed 37-1, now moves to the House for its consideration.

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FEATURE Eastern Ky. University student excels despite adversity

Friday, March 5, 2010

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Immediately following the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, a few of her fellow middle school students told Afsi Siahloohi she should “go back where you came from.” That wouldn’t have been hard to do.

Like most of her classmates, she was born and raised in eastern Kentucky, on a farm at Spout Springs, to be exact.

Her father, Karim, is a native of Iran, and her mother, Kimberly, was born and reared in the Kentucky hill country.

“Growing up, I always knew I looked different, but I never thought I was different. The words of a few of my classmates brought a whole new perspective,” she says, while sitting behind a desk in her spacious office on the Eastern Kentucky University campus.

It was an eye-opening experience that, coupled with the support of a loving family and outstanding teachers has helped her advance to a unique position.

She is the current student body president of E.K.U., where she will graduate in May with a degree in public relations.

The confidence and ability to lead a 16,000-student university were gained in a much smaller academic setting, the now closed Hargett Elementary, where she spent her first four

years of formal schooling.

“I loved Hargett,” she exclaims, noting an instructor at that school has had a major influence on her life.

“She didn’t settle for the status quo, always pushing me to do more and realize my potential….that I could do things.”

She also credits her mom, an English teacher at EKU the past eight years, for providing guidance.

“I’ve been lucky to have a mom like her. She has always said that if you’re going to do a job, do it right or not at all.

By the time she had reached Estill High, Asfi was doing enough things right to earn a position in student government, serving as class secretary for four straight years.

She was also a member of 10 other organizations, including the school’s first ever soccer team, which was coached by her father.

Her stellar play led to two straight seasons of being named All-District.

Afsi’s preparation for life has extended well beyond the classroom.

She has traveled with her father to his native home, seeing first hand the impoverished, but lush and beautiful, — surroundings.

“When I see what he came from, it makes me realize how spoiled I am,” she

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Afsi Siahloohi has enjoyed numerous successes during her college years at EKU. says.

“He lived in a shack and had to study using an oil lamp, then had to be willing to leave his family to get an education.”

She regrets never having been able to meet her late Iranian grandmother and notes she was struck by the lone photo (Afsi as a baby) hanging on a wall inside her home.

Because she has dual citizenship, Afsi was allowed to vote in the presidential election in Iran while there last year.

Her travels also include a trip to Ireland and England during winter break this year.

Back home, she has been well-schooled in some of life’s basic skills, thanks to her extended family on Hudson Mill Road, a scenic area where she says she loves taking walks in the fall.

Besides the Siahkoohis, the road is home to Afsi’s grandparents.

From her grandfather, who she says can raise potatoes that are “so delicious you don’t have to put anything on them,” she has obtained an appreciation for gardening and healthy eating.

“There’s nothing better than fresh food directly from the garden,” she says.

Besides knowing how to

raise a garden, she can sew (“if I have to“), rotate her tires, and change the oil in her vehicle.

“I feel like everyone should know the basics in life,” says the former youth league soccer coach, who grew up attending Salem Baptist Church.

She even picked up surveying skills while accompanying her dad, a civil engineer, to work.

Originally a broadcast major, the self-described “people person” says she knew she wanted to seek the office of class president from the first day she stepped onto campus and met the then current leader.

Using her mom’s office as her campaign headquarters, she ran with the slogan, “I give hugs, not handshakes,” and the election drew a record number of voters.

The paid position requires the president to devote a minimum of 20 hours, but she estimates she puts in 60 to 80, a dedication that has helped her fulfill most of her goals.

In addition to her studies and office duties, she also serves as a campaign manager for Jared Carpenter, candidate for the state senate.

When she graduates in May, Afsi hopes to work in education or politics.

And where would this world traveler like to serve in either of these capacities?

“We’ve had some great elected officials in my home-county, and maybe one day my name can be added to that list,” she says, noting a particular interest in serving as county judge executive.

“I have always wanted my parents along, no matter what I was doing. Family is forever, and I don’t ever want to move away. I feel it’s my duty to go back to where I came from.”

Columnist Don White has served as editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at thekytraveler.com

This is an editorial originally appearing in the Courier Journal on Feb. 26, 2010. Who is Jeff Greer serving, the people of the 27th District or his contributors?

Recipe of•the•week Irish Potatoes Are Perfect for Any Meal

By Angela Shelf Medearis The people of Ireland embraced the potato around 1780. The crop rapidly became the primary source of food for most of the population. Potatoes are nourishing and filling, and contain most of the vitamins needed for our daily diet. The crop also is a popular food source around the world because it requires only an acre of land and will grow under almost any conditions.

An Irish potato is waxy, which makes it hold its shape when boiled, a common cooking technique in Ireland. The potatoes also are delicious when fried, roasted or broiled. The waxy texture of the potato makes it gluey and dense when mashed, so select another variety like a Russet potato for this purpose.

An Irish potato is covered with an off-white or creamcolored skin. The flesh of an Irish potato is a creamy white. Black flecks or marks often mottle the flesh of the potato, but have no impact on the flavor.

In the 1840s, a disease caused by a fungus infested potato crops throughout Europe, causing a devastating famine in Ireland.

This time period is called the Great Famine or Gorta Mor meaning “the great hunger.” Mass emigration coupled with widespread deaths from starvation caused the Irish population to drop by 20 percent to 25 percent. By 1850, the Irish made up a quarter of the population in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

After years of hardship and suffering in Ireland,

Alexandre Millardet, a French botanist, discovered an effective fungicide to combat the potato blight in 1883. Today, potatoes are the world’s fourth-largest food crop, following rice, wheat and maize.

Irish potatoes are perfect for any meal. An old prayer celebrates the tubers as follows: “Potatoes served at breakfast, at dinner served again; potatoes served at supper, forever and Amen!”

Here’s a great recipe for Irish Potato Casserole that’s perfect for breakfast, dinner or supper, forever and Amen!!

Irish Potato Casserole 1 1/2 pounds (4 to 5 medium) Irish potatoes, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 4 tablespoons butter, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing casserole dish 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover them with cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring potatoes to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when a fork is inserted in the center.

Carefully drain off water

and set potatoes aside.

2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Place breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Add two tablespoons of the melted butter to the breadcrumbs; mix well and set aside. Reserve the rest of the butter in the saucepan.

3. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg into the butter in the saucepan. Cook until mixture starts to bubble around the edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Use the remaining teaspoon of butter to grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Combine potatoes, hardboiled eggs, onion and remaining salt and pepper in the casserole dish. Add sauce and gently mix the ingredients together until well-combined.

5.

Sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs over the casserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and the breadcrumbs are brown. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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FRANKFORT – You may have seen the Internet popup ads, commercials on late night television, faxes or postcards – all promising a low-cost product that will cover all of your health care needs. In today’s economy, some of these offers seem like the answer to consumer concerns.

Kentucky Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark is warning residents to be cautious when evaluating such offers.

“Our Consumer Protection division is noting a troubling increase in calls and complaints about entities making claims that are misleading, confusing or outright deceptive,” Clark said. “Consumers should ask questions and be very careful before they sign up for any of these

products.”

Clark cautions consumers to be aware that health discount plans, which offer savings on health care services ranging from doctor visits to prescription drugs, are not insurance. Most provide a “membership” for a monthly fee. Health discount plans are under the jurisdiction of Kentucky’s Office of the Attorney General.

“These plans are not a substitute for a health or Medicare supplement plan,” Clark said.

In addition, some companies are offering limited health plans, often marketed as cancer only, specific disease, hospital cash or indemnity plans.

As the name suggests, these plans offer limited benefits and are generally sold to supplement a comprehensive health insurance plan, not as an

alternative.

While health discount plans and limited health plans may be appropriate for some consumers, Commissioner Clark said that is not the case with unauthorized “health insurance” products being sold by fly-by-night entities.

“These companies are not authorized to sell health insurance in Kentucky.

They sell a product to consumers with no intention of providing benefits. By the time we find out about these groups, consumers have been harmed and the company is usually gone, taking the money with them,” Clark said.

Clark offers these tips to consumers: If the company is selling a health insurance product, contact the Department of Insurance to be sure the entity is authorized to do

Knowing the best time to buy

By David Uffington Dollars and sense When you need to buy something right away, you do the best you can to find what you want at a good price.

But with most items, it’s possible to time your purchase to when you’re more likely to get a real deal. Here are some suggested times to buy: Vacuum cleaners — Shop for older models just in time for spring cleaning.

Air conditioners — anytime between October and March, before new models arrive in early spring.

Camping, hiking, biking and outdoor equipment — Shop just as the newest gear hits the stores in January and February.

Cars and trucks — Many people believe that the best time to buy a car is at the end of the month, when sales personnel are desperate to meet their quotas. Instead, consider shopping for a car at the beginning of the month when the quota meter

is reset to zero and sales staff hope to get a jump on filling that month’s quota.

Cameras -- Keep an eye out for new models coming out — and buy an older model.

Airline tickets — Book your flight at least 21 days in advance, but less than three months ahead of time.

However, if you’re buying tickets for your family’s annual vacation, don’t play the waiting game for too long. Consult a travel agent early to nail down your best price, especially if you’ll also need a rental car and accommodations at the other end.

Appliances — look for sales in September and October. Negotiate for free delivery and setup, as well as taking the old item away.

Furniture — The best times to buy are February and August, when showrooms are cleared for new furniture after the holidays.

Gym memberships — It’s true that you’ll get

the best deals in December and January as people gear up for their New Year ’s resolutions. But if there’s a gym near you, approach them at any time to ask for their best possible deal. They might surprise you.

As always, do your homework before you buy. Make comparisons.

Look online for competitor pricing and coupons.

The biggest way to save money is to plan ahead: If you know your window air conditioner likely won’t make it through another summer, start looking now.

Don’t wait until July, when prices will be high and stock low.

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) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Last year, the Kentucky Department for Public Health amended the regulations governing the state’s food code.

The Kentucky Food Establishment Act and State Retail Food Code regulation, which governs food regulations across the Commonwealth, had not been substantially revised since 1976.

The new version of the administrative regulation adopts changes made in 2005 to the federal food code, putting Kentucky

in line with national standards. These changes go into effect on May 1, 2010.

Lincoln Trail District Health Department will be providing training sessions to review changes to Kentucky’s Food Code across the areas of Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington Counties.

The target audience will include facilities holding food permits.

“We want to make sure all of the restaurants, grocers, and food suppliers in our area understand the changes to the state’s food code before they take ef-

fect”, stated Sara Jo Best, Environmental Director at Lincoln Trail District Health Department.

Business owners are advised to familiarize themselves with the code to assure they will be in compliance by May. “This is important training to assure the health and safety of our communities”, Sara Jo Best said.

To read the amended code, visit http://www.lrc.ky.gov/ kar/902/045/005.htm.

To obtain a list of training locations and times, please contact your local environmental office or visit http://ltdhd. ky.gov/.

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Consumers can search for a company or agent by going to the Department of Insurance Web site at http:// insurance.ky.gov.

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Essay: ‘I Love Cows’ remembers a love one Commodities Casey Tolliver The News Standard

Cows and love are two words that you don’t hear in the same sentence very often, but thanks to a statewide essay contest, Meade County High School FFA and 4-H Club members are being encouraged to express why they love cattle for a chance to win an actual cow.

The Dustin Worthington Memorial Fund, a fund set up to honor a Mercer County teen killed in 2000, sponsors the “I Love Cows” essay contest.

The Memorial Fund offers a heifer calf as a prize to each of the winners of the essay contest.

The contest was open to all FFA and 4-H Club members statewide.

According to Josh Mitcham, a MCHS agriculture teacher, the contest is more than an essay contest about loving cows, but provides the students who win the calf a chance to help students prove that they are

responsible.

“It’s instilling a work ethic that a lot of kids don’t get until they get that first job,” Mitcham said. “You can tell the kids that have had something like this their first day on the job.”

Daniel Millay, a student at John R. Allen Freshman Academy, submitted an essay and hopes to win a heifer, so that he can begin breeding cattle to help pay the expenses of his current agricultural endeavors at his parent’s farm.

He also would like to donate a heifer back to the memorial fund, to be used as an essay contest prize in the future.

“I raise show pigs, that’s how I make my money right now. But if I had a cow, I could eventually afford to buy equipment and feed,” Millay said. “If I win a heifer, I’m going to put it in the field with the other cattle that my parents own, and breed them. Hopefully, I can give a heifer back.”

The number of winners of the essay contest is different

Kentuckanna Livestock Market- Owensboro, Ky KY Dept of Ag-USDA Market News Monday March 1, 2010 *HD - High Dressing, LD - Low Dressing Receipts: 378

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“I Love Cows” essay remembers Dustin Worthington from Mercer County, Ky and his love of cows. each year, according to Dennis Worthington, the father of Dustin Worthington and one of the creators of the Dustin Worthington Memorial Fund.

“It depends largely on the number of essays received from a particular county.

This is the reason we started a statewide competition several years ago. We had counties that there would be one or two essays so we decided to start a statewide

contest and award one to a 4-H and one to a FFA member,” Worthington said in an email.

The deadline to submit essays was March 3, and the awards are presented on April 4 of each year at the Mercer County Extension Office, according to the Dustin Worthington Memorial Fund website.

For more information, go to www.dustinworthingtonmemorial.org.

Protect gardens from fruit disease in spring Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources Home gardeners will soon be busy with the rush of spring planting activities. Early Spring is also when primary infections occur in many fruits crops.

So, late winter is the ideal time for home fruit growers to get a jump on disease management.

You should trim fruit trees to thin the tree canopy. This allows for good air movement and sunlight

penetration. Rake up and destroy fallen leaves and remove and destroy fruit mummies left on trees or on the ground from last season. Remove galls on nearby cedar trees which are a source of apple rust diseases. Prune out fire blight cankers in existing apple trees and black knot swellings from plum trees while it is still cold.

Prune grapevines to allow good sunlight penetration and air movement for maximum fruit production. Remove any diseased, dead or cankered vines and remove and destroy last year’s fruit mummies hanging on the vines and

lying on the ground.

Berry growers should prune out dead and winter-injured blackberry and raspberry canes and diseased blueberry twigs and branches. Now is a good time to mulch strawberry beds between rows and under the canopy to keep fruits off the ground.

Strawberry plants need adequate spacing to help reduce gray mold fruit rot. Hand removal of dead leaves and stems also reduces the presence of gray mold fungus.

If you use pesticides and fungicides, be sure to read and understand product labels for proper application

procedures. Appropriate timing is important for bud and blossom development and in some cases, to protect pollinators. When ordering nursery stock for new fruit plantings, choose to plant disease resistant varieties.

For more information about insect and disease control for home fruit planting, including organic alternatives, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Program encourages to protect grass lands Brandenburg Field Office and Meade County Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation Service in Kentucky is accepting applications for the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP).

Although GRP applications are continually accepted, the application ranking cutoff dates for 2010 are March 15 and June 1. Applications received after June 1, 2010 will be deferred until the next ranking cycle.

The Grassland Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners and operators the opportunity to protect grazing uses and related conservation values by conserving and restoring grassland resources.

The focus of GRP in Kentucky will emphasize preservation of native and naturalized grasslands and protection of grazing operations with excellent land management practices.

Those easement offers that

enhance or establish native grasses, will receive ranking preference for easements while rental offers that exhibit proper grazing use will receive ranking preference for rentals.

The compensation portion of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 for GRP authorizes easement compensation based on the fair market value of the land, as determined by an appraisal or an area-wide market analysis or survey, which takes into account the grassland value, and is limited to a

geographic cap or the landowner offer. GRP rental contracts provide selected landowners and operators to receive annual payments to maintain or restore grassland functions and values for the length of the contract.

All participants in GRP are required to implement a grazing management plan which will be developed in conjunction with NRCS. Eligible land for GRP includes grasslands for which grazing or haying is the predominant use, or land

Last week: 578

Last year: 296

Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were 1.00 to 2.00 lower. Feeder steer and heifer calves 3.00 to 5.00 higher. Yearling cattle were steady. Good supply of feeder cattle with very good demand. Slaughter cows were 16 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 03 percent: Replacement cows 01 percent and feeders 80 percent: The feeder supply included 22 percent steers 48 percent heifers and 30 percent bulls. 24 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

Slaughter Cows Breaker 75-80% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 920-1180 1051 50.50-53.00 51.49 1 1150 1150 58.00 58.00 HD 1 1195 1195 46.50 46.50 LD 21 1200-1575 1359 48.00-54.00 51.37 5 1300-1440 1343 54.50-57.50 55.67 HD 1 1485 1485 47.00 47.00 LD 1 1690 1690 48.50 48.50 Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8 920-1100 1033 43.50-48.00 45.51 1 1050 1050 54.00 54.00 HD 3 1210-1480 1342 45.50-49.00 47.21 1 1215 1215 51.00 51.00 HD Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 885-1090 984 39.00-41.50 40.26 2 860-1025 942 33.50 33.50 LD Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 1310-1425 1368 61.50-62.50 61.98 1 1885 1885 67.00 67.00 Slaughter Bulls Y.G 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 1095-1268 1199 58.50-60.00 59.11 2 1865-2070 1968 58.50-59.50 58.97 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 225-280 252 113.00-126.00 120.13 6 305-328 318 114.50-124.00 117.64 3 435-490 457 109.50-116.00 111.92 16 500-598 544 104.00-110.00 105.69 3 600 600 104.00 104.00 4 735 735 92.00 92.00 5 934 934 83.50 83.50 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 6 250-271 264 112.00-119.00 114.21 13 315-394 366 101.00-107.00 105.44 18 400-495 445 97.00-106.00 102.05 50 503-560 524 90.00-99.00 95.76 10 620-675 658 84.00-91.00 86.75 12 702-730 710 78.50-85.00 82.42 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 9 414-455 431 91.00-91.50 91.23 Feeder Heifers Medium 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 515-585 568 82.50-88.00 86.75 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 14 323-374 358 110.00-116.50 113.96 12 405-465 447 106.00-114.50 111.69 3 412 412 121.00 121.00 fancy 16 508-562 531 95.50-107.00 104.27 11 605-660 638 85.00-94.00 86.78 12 735 735 83.75 83.75 3 803-880 829 76.00-78.00 76.71 Cow-Calf Pairs Medium and Large 1-2 Middle-Aged Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 1150-1200 1188 725.00-1050.00 971.32 Stock Bulls: No Test Baby Calves: No Test

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that has been historically dominated by grassland, forbs, or shrub land. Restoration for land enrolled in GRP has a maximum cost share rate of 50 percent.

Additional program information is provided on the NRCS Kentucky Web page at www.ky.nrcs.usda.gov/ programs. Scroll down to Grassland Reserve Program.

Interested landowners and operators should contact Calvin Bohannon, District Conservationist, Meade County at 270-4223183 ext. 3.

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District honors

End game

Meade County athletes receive 11th District tournament team honors

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Roger Young loads his arrow during the region tournament at Meade County High School on Saturday.

*Denotes district champion

March 6 SPMS Cheerleading Competition @ Henry Clay

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MCHS Track and Field Mason Dixon Games @ Broadbent Arena March 8 SPMS Volleyball West Hardin March 11 Ekron Archery Practice

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It’s tough to follow up last fall’s World Championship showing by the Meade County High School archery team, however the Meade County schools archery program kept its dominance intact as two schools won their divisions during Saturday’s 3rd Region tournament..

David T. Wilson Elementary School won its first elementary region championship as it edged out Hardinsburg Elementary (Breckinridge County Schools).

“Overall the team effort was great,” said coach Stacey Mcpherson. “Everybody was outstanding. We practice two to three times a week, sometimes four hours during the weekend.”

Stuart Pepper Middle School also finished first in the middle school division by edging out both Breckinridge

and Hancock middle schools.

“They did great I think,” said Stuart Pepper middle school’s first year coach Mike Dowell. “It was a team effort. I think they all did great. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

Stuart Pepper placed four individuals in the girls top five, while the top two boys were also from Meade County.

The Meade County High School team finished second behind Breckinridge County. During the World Championship Meade County edged out Breckinridge County for the title.

Although the high school placed second overall, several individuals did well including senior Nathan Parcell who finished as the overall boys top archer in the region.

“It’s exciting,” Parcell said. “It’s a big accomplishment and I’m ready to take it

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Waves Lady Waves’ offensive flood too much for Breck County during championship game Monday night’s game

MEADE COUNTY 71 Breckinridge County 48

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Caroline Wilson is one of six seniors that have helped the Lady Waves win a district title.

SPMS Volleyball @East Hardin Middle 6 p.m.

MC Seniors deserve champ title

March 15 SPMS Volleyball James T. Alton Middle 6 p.m.

March 16 MCHS Track and Field Practice Meet North hardin March 18 Ekron Archery Practice SPMS Volleyball St. James

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made shots, we executed and handled the ball well.

We came out and did what we had to do.”

The Lady Waves shot 50 percent from the field (21-of-42) and made seven 3-pointers.

Meade County also outrebounded Breckinridge County 34-21 and rendered the Lady Tigers to a 25 field goal percentage.

Meade County jumped out to an early 13-7 lead in the first 6 minutes of the game thanks to senior forward Carly Evans who made three 3-pointers and jumper.

“I felt like I was on tonight,” Evans said. “I found my stroke early.

After losing to Hancock County last year’s opening game of the 11th District tournament, Meade County forward Bliss Powers vowed that a one-anddone showing was not going to happen her senior year.

Three-hundred and sixtyseven days later Powers’ promise came to fruition after winning the 11th District Championship game against Breckinridge County last Thursday.

“I remember that conversation actually,” Powers recalled the interview she had with The News Standard after the loss.

“It wasn’t fun and I wasn’t happy at all. Last year around this time was a big wakeup call. We knew we had to come into every game ready and focused.”

Powers, along with five other seniors, worked hard in the off-season going to camps and finishing a 16-7 summer league record.

The team brought back all five starters — seniors Bliss Powers, Caroline Wilson, Mallory Wathen, Alexa Adams and junior Scarlett Powers — along with the re-addition of seniors Carly Evans and Nicole Smith.

“We didn’t change that much from last year,” said Caroline Wilson. “Of course going through everything last year, we know what to do this year.

Last year during stressful situations we kind of freaked out.

This year we’re more calm.

That shows the dedication we have toward the game.”

During the 2008-09 season the Lady Waves went through

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VOLLEYBALL NEWS Volleyball tourney make up The Chelsea Stinnett Volleyball tournament was canceled on Feb. 6 due to the winter weather. The tournament is rescheduled to start at 9 p.m. tomorrow, March 6, at the Meade County High School Gymnasium.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Girls Basketball Association Tournament

The Girls Basketball Association will host a tournament at University of Louisville on May 7-9. All games will be played on campus at the recreational center.

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Lady Waves’ season ends against a tough Owensboro Catholic team

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County Lady Waves basketball team head coach Josh Hurt knows his team is on a roll.

After winning their last six games by an average margin of 32.5 points a game, the Lady Waves dismantled rival Breckinridge Lady Tigers, 71-48, in the 11th District championship on Feb 25.

“We’re rolling … we really are,” Hurt said, whose Lady Waves claimed their first district title since 2008. “We’re rolling as a team. We’re playing well. I have nine kids that are playing well. I’m tickled to death

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TOP: Scarlett Powers drives to the basket. ABOVE: The Lady Waves win hold up their district trophy. with them right now.”

During the championship game Meade County dominated Breckinridge County in all aspects of the game.

“We did exactly what we wanted,” said senior guard Mallory Wathen who had 16 points, five rebounds and three assists during the game. “We

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I was a little aggravated and stressing about school.

But I think I used that stress and anger in a positive way and used it on the court.”

“She is a spark for us,” senior forward Bliss Powers said of Evans. “When she’s on, we’re all on. She was on tonight.”

Evans found herself in early foul trouble and got her fifth and final foul with 6:12 left in the game. Evans only played 20 minutes, while eighth-grade guard Raley Johnson came in to fill Evans’ spot to score nine important points and guard the Lady Tigers’ most lethal offensive player, junior guard Julie Jarboe.

“I thought I did pretty good,” Johnson said, who played 11 minutes in place of Evans who had to sit most of the second half due to foul trouble. “I’m not as nervous as usual even though it was probably the biggest game I’ve ever played in. I thought I did well. I felt good when I blocked (Jarboe).”

Johnson ended the night with nine points, three rebounds two blocks and a steal.

“It’s the best game she’s played,” Hurt said of his upstart eighth-grader. “It was in a timely fashion, we needed her in the biggest game of the year. Defensively she was the answer.”

Hurt brought Johnson up from middle school at the beginning of the season but was unsure of how long it would take her to get acclimated to the varsity level.

“She has always been a good defender,” he said. “It’s funny though, when we brought her up I thought she was going to be a tremendous offensive player and she would have to adjust defensively.

It’s been just the opposite.

She’s been tremendous defensively and she showed glimpses tonight on how special of a player she really is.”

After halftime, Meade County extended its lead to 39-27 when senior guard Caroline Wilson drove to the basket for a lay-up with 6:43 left in the third.

Wilson had 11 points to go alongside a hefty seven assists.

“In the past (Breckinridge County has) tried to pull me in and take a charge,” Wilson said. “We talked about it a little bit in practice that once I get into lane I should pull up and shoot a jumper or make a pass. I think that was a lot more effective.”

Two minutes later the Lady Waves extended their lead, 46-30. Jarboe went on a six point streak to cut the lead to 10, 46-36, but Johnson answered back with a 3-pointer with 4 minutes left in the third quarter.

“It helps that during this win streak we have had players come out and hit two 3s in a row,” Wilson said. “(Mallory Wathen) has done it. Carly (Evans) and Raley (Johnson) did it tonight. That really helps to get the lead and get in flow and rhythm of our game.”

In the fourth quarter, Johnson hit another jumper with 4:23 left in the game to give Meade County a 20-point lead, 62-42.

“We could have not have played better,” Hurt said.

“We did a good job on their key players. Our man-toman in the half court was good. We went zone a few times and did well on that. Normally, when we get into a zone people just start making 3s on us. They didn’t tonight. They missed some shots they normally would make.”

During the final 2:31 of the game, the Lady Waves pulled their starters for a much deserved standing ovation by the Meade County crowd.

“This is very big for us considering we lost in the first round last year,” Wathen said. “It makes this year’s district championship that much sweeter.”

Meade County lost to Hancock County during the opening district tournament game, which ended the season prematurely.

With every player returning from last year’s roster — including six seniors — the players have been waiting for the district championship game for over a year.

“Where we were this time last year and where we are today is a tribute to those six girls and the rest of the team, coaching staff and the community,” Hurt said. “I get a little emotional when I think of what this team has gone through and how they have persevered.

It’s just special.”

five girls that can score and we’re unselfish.”

With the Lady Waves combining their offensive prowess alongside a defense that scrounged up 323 steals, they had winning streaks of six and seven.

“You can just feel it,” Hurt said. “You can just see us play so loose right now. We just can’t miss. It’s like when you go to Vegas and you put a quarter in the slot it’s always coming up cherries. We want to keep that going into the regional tournament.”

On Monday Meade County did end up losing their home game against Owensboro Catholic. Despite the 73-66 loss, the team gained more than just winning records over the years.

“Our six seniors is probably the closest group of seniors I have ever been with,” Wathen said. “We’re all there for each other.

We’ve played together for so long we know the ins and outs of each other’s games.

We’re all just great friends on and off the court.”

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TOP: Raley Johnson gets fouled against Breckinridge County. ABOVE: Mallory Wathen gets a breakaway drive to the basket.

Seniors From page B1 several traumatic and teamchanging events. The lone senior, Chelsea Stinnett died in a car accident, ice storms canceled and rescheduled most of the mid-season games.

“I’ve always thought that last year made us stronger,” Bliss Powers said. “I always thought that with us not playing well, losing district and then losing Chelsea really helped us get stronger and closer as a team.”

The team boasts six seniors who have been playing basketball since they were elementary age.

“We’ve always played together,” Wilson said. “People say ‘oh there’s six seniors on the team.’ But we feel like we’ve been six seniors on this team for so long now. It doesn’t even seem strange.”

Josh Hurt’s first year as the Lady Waves head coach was six years ago when the senior class was in seventh grade.

“You know, my six seniors are very, very special to me.

All of them but Carly (Evans) have been here since seventh grade,” he said. “I remember meeting their parents and talking to their parents for the first time. It’s a group I really love. I thought they could be special.”

Evans joined the team during her freshman year and instantly added another level of athleticism. After not playing last year, Evans rejoined the team to reach their ultimate goal of winning a state title.

“I met the girls my freshman year and they were so welcoming,” she said.

“These are my teammates and my sisters. We’re family and like we say in the locker

room we’re going to keep talking to each other 10, 15 years down the road.”

The senior class made up for 1,226 of the total 1,688 points scored by the Lady Waves this year. Six players were in the triple digit scoring for the year — four of them were seniors including Evans’ 339 points and Wilson led the team with 107 assists in the season.

“We can score about 70 points a game,” Hurt said.

“We’re a tremendous offensive team. I have about

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Isaiah Satram (left) and Chase Garris (right) were named to the 11th District boys basketball tournament team. Sara Basham (left) and Kelli Warford (right) were named to the 11th District girls tournament cheerleading team. Scarlett Powers, Carly Evans, Caroline Wilson and Mallory Wathen (left to right) were named to the 11th District girls basketball tournament team. Brittani Troutman (left) and Bethany Hooper (right) were named to the 11th District boys tournament cheerleading team.

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School districts and the First Steps Kentucky Early Intervention System within the eight county Lincoln Train ADD District Area are working together to insure that children and youth with disabilities are identified and enrolled in an appropriate educational program.

Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington County Schools and this area’s Early Intervention System have designated April as project Special Child Month. Each school district offers special education programs to meet the individual needs of children beginning at age 3. These services are free of charge.

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By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard Even with the No. 2 seed in the 3rd Region tournament, it seemed a little unusual that the Meade County Lady Waves first round opponent was Owensboro Catholic Lady Aces.

“It was the worst possible draw,” Meade County head coach Josh Hurt said. “We could have gotten Muhlenberg who we’d already beat by 36 or we get Edmonson (County).

Instead we get Owensboro Catholic. Anyone who knows them, knew that this was going to be a fight.”

Meade went on to lose to the Lady Aces, 73-66, and ended their season.

The Lady Waves were 10-5 in the region and Owensboro Catholic (1715 overall) was one of the only two region teams that Meade County did not face during the regular season.

“These guys beat Lexington Christian, who might win the whole state tournament, in the Elite 8 Class A State Tournament,” Hurt said.

“They have played really good teams. They’re a good team who has played some really good competition.”

Meade County made it a game, especially in the first half, when they jumped to a 9-4 lead in the first 4 minutes of the game.

Senior forward Alexa Adams hit a 3-pointer from the corner at the 1:50 mark and then a long 2-pointer with 34 seconds left in the first quarter. Mallory Wathen then made a 3-point shot to end the opening quarter and give Meade County its biggest lead, 21-16.

“I was feeling it tonight,” said Adams, who ended with seven points.

“I just want to come off the bench and try to keep my team in the game and get us a lead.”

In the second quarter, the Lady Aces made a 10-5 run to tie the game up at 24 with 5:15 remaining in the half. Three minutes later senior guard Kaitlyn Elder hit her second 3-pointer of the game to give Owensboro Catholic a 33-28 lead.

“She ended up with three 3s,” Hurt said. “She had made 20 percent of her 3s this year and she was a 20

percent shooter overall on the year. She makes some tonight and now she’s the hero tonight. That’s basketball.”

The two teams went into the half with the Lady Aces up 37-34. But the second half rang problems for Meade County.

Bliss Powers made a lay-up with 4:12 left in the third quarter to give them a 48-42 lead.

“Bliss made a great move on the baseline and then I don’t know what happened to us,” Hurt said. “It just all kind of went south on us for a little while and we never seemed to get the momentum turned back around the other way.”

However the Lady Waves remained stuck on 48 for nearly five minutes, which extended into the fourth quarter.

“I guess that’s shooting for you,” Caroline Wilson said. “Shooting can be streaky and (our shots) weren’t falling.”

During that time Owensboro Catholic freshman phenom Rebecca Greenwell scored eight straight points and ended the night with a game-high 38 points and wrangled in 13 rebounds.

“Rebecca Greenwell is a good player,” said senior Carly Evans who had the daunting task of guarding her for most of the night.

“When it comes to good players you can only limit them rather than stop

them. It was a good experience. For me to guard a talented player like that makes me better.”

Greenwell averages a shade less than 30 points a game and already has more than 1,500 points in her young career.

“In a year or two she could be a national player of the year candidate,” Hurt said of Greenwell, who has already verbally committed to play basketball at the University of Tennessee. “She’s awfully good.”

In the fourth quarter the Lady Waves cut Owensboro Catholic’s lead to six, 58-52 with a senior point guard Caroline Wilson lay-up at the 6:28 mark in the third.

The Lady Waves went on another scoring drought that spanned more than 3 minutes, while Greenwell hit a jumper with 3:14 left in the game to give the Lady Aces their biggest lead of the game 62-52.

“In the end it was a heck of a ball game and if you’re going to go down, go down fighting,” Hurt said. “I think we did that tonight. We never quit. We made some plays to cut into the lead, but in the end they got a not just an all-state, but an all-national player.”

Meade County tried to hack into the lead with 1 minute left when Bliss Powers made a lay-up to

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ABOVE: Carly Evans shoots between two Owensboro Catholic defenders. Evans ended the night with a team-high 16 points. ABOVE LEFT: Caroline Wilson edges past an Owensboro Catholic player on Monday night. make the score 67-60, but Greenwell answered back with a rebound and a layup off a miss free throw to stay ahead by nine and ran away with the game.

The loss ended the Lady Waves six game winning streak. They lost the rebound battle, 39-24, for the first time in seven games.

Despite 13 steals by the Lady Waves, they couldn’t overcome Owensboro Catholics 48 percent shooting from the field.

Evans led the Lady Waves with 16 points, six steals and four rebounds.

Wilson added 13 points and six assists, while

sophomore Scarlett Powers and Wathen each had 10 points. Senior Bliss Powers chipped in with nine rebounds and eight points.

Meade County graduates six seniors this year: Wathen, Wilson, Bliss Powers, Evans, Adams and Nicole Smith.

“It hasn’t even truly sunk in yet,” Wilson said about playing her last game as a Lady Waves. “I’m going to miss it though. It was a great experience and I had a lot of wonderful times.

We had a great season I just wish it had gone a little bit further.”

“I’ve gotten to know all these girls so well,” Adams added. “They are like my sisters and family so it’s pretty hard right now.

It’s not going to be the same when we don’t come to practice tomorrow.”

The Lady Waves ended with a 17-12 record and won its 4th district title in five years.

“We accomplished things we wanted to this year,” Evans said. “Even though we didn’t win region or state title, we can look back on it and say ‘We were district champions. In 2010, we gave it our all.’”

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•It was longtime U.S. Congressman from Minnesota Eugene J. McCarthy who made the following sage observation: “It is dangerous for a national candidate to say things that people might remember.”

•You may not be surprised to learn that the portions offered in fast-food restaurants have increased in size during the past few decades, but you may find the amount of the increase to be shocking: Portions are now anywhere from two to five times as large as they were in 1980.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Disappointed about something that didn’t go your way? Cheer up.

Look at the reasons it happened, and you could find a valuable lesson about what to do (or not do!) the next time.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to do some reassessing of plans and goals -- even how you considered redoing your bathroom.

The point is to be open to change if change can improve things.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Take some time to learn who is the right person (or persons) to approach and discuss your ideas with for your new project. Also, reserve time to prepare for an upcoming family event.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Dealing with a demanding situation, as you recently did, could drain much of your own emotional reserves. Take time to relax and indulge yourself in some well-earned pampering.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The regal Lion might feel that she or he is above emotional displays.

But showing your feelings can be liberating for you, and reassuring for someone who has been waiting for you to do so.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An emotionally needy person might make more demands than you can cope with. Best to ask for some breathing space NOW, before resentment sets in and makes communication difficult.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An unexpected spate of mixed signals could cause serious schedule setbacks. Best to focus on straightening everything out as soon as possible and get everyone back on track.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be aware that someone in the workplace could try to use a disagreement with a colleague against you. If so, be prepared to offer your side of the story with the facts to back you up.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unexpected challenge to a previous decision can be unsettling. But your reservoir of self-confidence -- plus your loyal supporters -- should help carry the day for you. Good luck.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While the idea of making some sort of major move in the near future continues to interest you, don’t overlook a new possibility that could be emerging closer to home.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Be careful not to base an upcoming decision on gossip or anything you might hear if it can’t meet provable standards. That’s true regardless of whom the source might be.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still need to do some solid reassessing early in the week before you can close that sensitive situation. A new job-related opportunity could present itself later in the week.

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These properties will be offered at public auction to the highest bidder on terms of TEN (10%) PERCENT down, in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified check, and the balance on a credit of forty-five (45) days, secured by a bond with sufficient surety, bearing interest at the accruing interest rate of 12% per annum from date of sale until the purchase price is paid. PLEASE CONTACT THE MASTER COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SALE TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO QUALIFY TO BID. The auction will be held at the front door of the Courthouse in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

Property #1 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION I GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION Vs. RICHARD D. CASTLEMAN, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00064 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $15,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 25 January, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 690 Sunset Drive, Vine Grove, Kentucky 40175. Situated in Meade County, Kentucky All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in MEADE County, KY and known and designated as Lot 38, THE KNOBS Subdivision, recorded in Plat CABINET 5, SLIDE 73, of the MEADE County Court Clerk’s Office, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Being the same property conveyed from GORDON BOARD and BERNETT BOARD to RICHARD D. CASTLEMAN and SANDRA G. CASTLEMAN, HIS WIFE, by deed dated September 23, 1998 and recorded September 29, 1998 in Deed book 411, page 507, of the public records of MEADE County, KY, as well as a deed recorded in deed book 508, page 642 in the Meade County Clerk’s Office.

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CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00442 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $89,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 25 January, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 9090 Highway 60, Guston, Kentucky 40142 and is more particularly described as follows: Being Lots No. 3 and 4 Burch Property (Highway 60 Estates) and recorded in Plat Cabinet 4, Page 37, Office of the Meade County Clerk.

Said Property is subject to any restrictions and easements of record therewith.

Being the same property conveyed to Tammy Tooker and Trevor Tooker, wife and husband, from Tammy Molden n/k/a Tammy Tooker, married, by Deed dated February 6, 2007 in Deed Book 523, page 38, in the Office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $136,090.77 plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

STEPHANIE A. MAGUIRE, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #5 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK Vs. MICHAEL SHEEHAN, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00283 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $$83,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 21 August, 2009 and a subsequent order entered on 25 January, 2010 rescheduling said sale, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 504 Happy Ridge Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108 and is more particularly described as follows:

IF THERE IS A MANUFACTURED HOME ON SAID PROPERTY, IT IS NOT TO BE SOLD. The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $101,210.98, plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

ELIZABETH MCHARGUE, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #2 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION I THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK COMPANY, INC., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE) BY AND THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORIZED SERVICING AGENT, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., SUCCESSOR SERVICER TO OAKWOOD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, LLC Vs. JAMES W. CHESSER, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00147

Being Lot No. 7 Happy Hollow Subdivision, a plat and plan of which is of record in Deed Book 102, Page 482, in the Office of the Clerk of the Meade County Court.

Being the same property conveyed to Michael Sheehan and Brooke Sheehan, husband and wife, from John Chism, unmarried, by Deed dated December 13, 2006, and filed for record on December 21, 2006 in Deed Book 520, Page 645 in the Office of the Clerk of the Meade County Court.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $94,455.48 plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

AMANDA B. ROMANELLO, Counsel for Plaintiff

PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $40,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 25 January, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 640 Kirchdorfer, Brandenburg, Kentucky Being Lots #12 of Circle “K” Estates, Section IV, a Plat and Plan of which is of record in Plat Cabinet 4, file 126, Clerk’s Office of the Meade County Court, and said property is subject to any restrictions and easements of record therewith.

Property #6 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION I NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC FKA CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY I, LLC Vs. REBECCA ALLEN, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00048 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $30,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 25 January, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

ADDRESS: 3670 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky

Being the same property to which James W. Chesser acquired title by Deed from Gordon Board and his wife, Bernett Board, dated January 16, 1999, of record in Deed Book 415, Page 444, in the Meade County Clerk’s Office.

Parcel No.: 114-00-00-017.26

Also included in this conveyance is a 16’ x 76’ 1998 Oakwood Mobile Home, VIN # HOTN12CO5932 located on the property.

The following described property located in Meade County, Kentucky, to-wit:

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $52,841.94 plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

Being Lot No. 26, Poplar Hills Estates, Section II, a plat and plan of which is of recorded in Plat Book 4, Sheet 173, Office of the Meade County Clerk.

ELIZABETH MCHARGUE, Counsel for Plaintiff

A Doublewide Modular Home exists on the subject property. The VIN # is CLH020854TNAB.

Property #3 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Vs. CARLA J. STONE, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00390 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS

APPRAISAL: $195,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 25 January, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 10 March, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 6850 Old State Road, Guston, Kentucky 40142 and is more particularly described as follows: Lot #1 – (19.472 acres) of the Jack Nunn Property as shown on a plat of record in Plat Cabinet 6, Sheet 119 in the office of the Meade County Court Clerk. The property is subject to all building limits, utility easements, right of way, and overhead utility lines set forth on the Plat.

Being the same property conveyed to Eugene A. Stone and Carla J. Stone, his wife, from James J. Hines and Ione Hines, his wife, by Deed dated August 1, 2005, and filed for record on August 11, 2005 in Deed Book 501, Page 456 of the Meade County Court Clerk’s Office.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $205,157.21 plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

RICHARD MARK ROTHFUSS, II, Counsel for Plaintiff

Being the same property conveyed to Rebecca Allen and Jeff Allen, her husband, by virtue of a deed from James T. Hyde and Kim G. Hyde, his wife, dated August 25, 2004, filed September 20, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 490, Page 313, County Clerk’s Office, Meade County, Kentucky.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $75,037.82 plus interest and costs.

However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

MELISSA J. WHELAN, Counsel for Plaintiff The above properties will be offered at public auction to the highest bidder on terms of TEN (10%) PERCENT down, and the balance on a credit of forty-five (45) days, secured by a bond with sufficient surety, bearing interest at the accruing interest rate of 12% per annum from date of sale until the purchase price is paid. The auction will be held at the front door of the Courthouse in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

The real estate has been adjudged indivisible and will be sold as a whole, including all improvements. It will be sold free of all liens except for real estate taxes for the current year, but subject to all restrictions and easements of record. The purchaser shall assume and pay the real estate taxes for the current year and all subsequent years. Persons desiring to bid on the above-described property must bring to the Commissioner’s office prior to the sale, a letter from his/her bank, that they are qualified for a loan in the amount of the purchase. The purchaser will be required to make the down payment at the time of sale, payable to the order of the Master Commissioner in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified. The purchaser will also be required to give bond for the balance of the purchase price with surety that is satisfactory to the Master Commissioner. The bond, payable to the Master Commissioner, will have the force and effect of a judgment bearing twelve (12%) percent interest from the date of sale. A lien will be retained on the property sold until the purchase money is fully paid.

DOUGLAS P. VOWELS MASTER COMMISSIONER POST OFFICE BOX 356, BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY 40108 PHONE: (270) 422-5803

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BPS students learn healthy exercise and raise money

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Local first, second and third grade students at Brandenburg Primary School got a chance to have fun and raise money at the same time Friday, Feb. 26.

The students jumped rope in BPS’s gym for the program “Jump Rope for Hearts.”

According to gym teacher Matt Pollock, the students jumped rope since it is a great way to stay healthy.

“The main reason is to raise awareness of the different areas of heart disease,” he said.

BPS has been participating in this program every year since 1998.

During the 45-minute

event, students were broken up in groups of five.

One person from each group went out on the gym floor and jumped rope for about two minutes and then they handed the rope to the next person in line.

There are even a few students at BPS who are either currently dealing with, or have dealt with heart problems in the past, Pollock said.

He added that this event gives students a personal connection to different types of heart problems and see where their money went.

Pollock said his favorite part about the event is “seeing the kids have fun and see them understand why they are doing this.”

Ekron students help fire victims

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ABOVE: (Left to right) Macy Biddle and Shane Paschal reach new heights with their fellow students. RIGHT: (Left to right) Kaela Wooden turns the rope as Madelyn Nevitt and Olivia Triplett have fun during the event.

Local boys basketball team nab championship Submitted article

The Meade County fifth grade boys traveling basketball team ended the regular season with a 4-2 record in the Elizabethtown Youth Basketball League.

During the end of the season tournament the team went undefeated to bring home the championship title.

Meade County won the championship game 28-12 after falling behind 8-0 during the first half.

The Meade County fifth grade boys team posed after winning the Elizabethtown championship game. The team’s players are Logan Greco, Garrett Ammons, Ethan Miller, Case Medley, Devin Patty, Clayton Kelly, Tyler Haynes, Tyler Andrews and head coached Jay Miller.

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When student Jay Maloney heard of the unfortunate incident, he rallied the students at Ekron Elementary to help volunteer their time for the Soup Supper. The students pictured on the back row, left to right are Brendon Leslie, Josh Durbin, Chase Maddox, Jay Maloney, Kevin Millay, Tommy Maddox, and Cole Tighe. Front row left to right are Paige Skaggs, Tanner Sipers, Clay Sipes, Trevor Tighe, Clayton Kelly, and Hailey Skaggs.

When two students at Ekron Elementary lost everything in a fire, it took no time for the staff at Ekron to come together and put a plan in motion to help ease their burden.

Principal Jon Thomas and employees Dana Medley, Tami Maloney and Shaunna Lasley overseen a benefit Soup Supper held on February 20, 2010, at Ekron Elementary for the Maddox-Barclay family.

With the help of local businesses, and volunteers it was a huge success.

The staff at Ekron Elementary and Carrie Barclay would like to thank the following for their support: Kroger, Houchens, Doe Run Inn, Kentucky Fried Chicken, WMMG, The News Standard, Ekron Elementary PTO, Save A Lot, Currans, Dairy Queen, MCHS FFA, Meade County Messenger, Shannon Anderson’s sophomore classes, and Steve Wardrip.

Local director retires after 33 years

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In honor of Meade County High School band director Bruce Soderstrom’s retirement, he played the National Anthem with his trumpet for the final time at a Greenwave home game on Saturday. During Soderstrom’s 33 years at Meade County High School, he has helped make Meade County a hostile place for visiting teams to play athletic competitions.

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Region From page B1 to the next level at state and see how we shoot there.”

In a sport that is highly cerebral, Parcell attributed his success to staying focused.

“It’s a more mental game than what most people think,” he said. “Because the people who go up there and win can keep it together. They’re not going to psych themselves out. There were some really good shooters out there today from (Breckinridge) that should have gotten first place. But they go up there and psych themselves out.”

Tylor Knott finished third in the high school male division. Kayla Dowell finished first in the girls middle school division while Justin Ray finished first in the boys middle school division.

Tanner Sipes from Ekron Elementary finished first in the boys elementary division, while Colin Crum and Kadin Staples, both of David T. Wilson Elementary, placed second and third respectively. Cale Jumpin, from Payneville Elementary, finished fourth.

The teams will compete in the state tournament on March 22 and 23 in Louisville followed by the national tournament in Louisville on May 7 and 8.

Here are the full results from the region tournament: Top Overall Male Archer: Nathan Parcell, Meade County High School Top Overall Female Archer: Tammy Curry, Breckinridge County High School

Top Elementary Female Archers (1st - 5th): Shelby Clark, Breckinridge County Middle School Kelsey Ball, Hardinsburg Elementary Abby Lindsey, David T. Wilson Elementary

Kayla Parcell, Battletown Elementary Kaylin Logsdon, Flaherty Elementary Top Elementary Male Archers (1st - 5th): Tanner Sipes, Ekron Elementary Colin Crump, David T. Wilson Elementary Kadin Staples, David T. Wilson Elementary Cale Jupin, Payneville Elementary Rob Carman, Hardinsburg Elementary Top Middle School Female Archers (1st - 5th): Kayla Dowell, SPMS Jasmine Hall, SPMS Ashley Padgett, SPMS Amanda Beirman, SPMS Stacey Anthony, Breckinridge County Middle School Top Middle School Male Archers (1st - 5th): Justin Ray, SPMS Wyatt McPherson, SPMS Craig Norton, Breckinridge County Middle School Grant Johnson, Breckinridge County Middle School Bradley Orr, Breckinridge County Middle School Top High School Female Archers (1st - 5th): Tammy Curry, BCHS Tiffany Bostrom, BCHS Amber Nall, BCHS Jaci Kinder, BCHS Savannah Murphey, BCHS Top High School Male Archers (1st - 5th): Nathan Parcell, MCHS Aaron Whitfill, BCHS Taylor Knott, MCHS Will Thompson, BCHS Taylor Riggs, BCHS TEAM STANDINGS Elementary: 1. David T. Wilson Elementary 2. Hardinsburg Elementary 3. Flaherty Elementary Middle School: 1. Stuart Pepper 2. Breckinridge County 3. Hancock County High School: 1. Breckinridge County 2. Meade County

TOP TO BOTTOM: David T. Wilson Elementary wins the elementary division archery region tournament. Flaherty Elementary took third in the elementary division archery region tournament. The Meade county High School team took second in the region high school division archery region tournament. Stuart Pepper Middle School won the middle school division archery region tournament.

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Looking forward to spring fishing There are several things anglers have to consider this spring Scott Patton ESPN Bass Master Spring fishing is something we all look forward to.

It’s also something the fish look forward to. As the water begins to warm up and the bass’ metabolism begins to increase, the fisherman can find active fish in his home waters.

There are several things that an angler should consider just before going to the lake, launching the boat, and going fishing.

One of those things can be the main ingredient to catching fish and that is picking the right location to fish.

In the spring the things I take into consideration is what type of lake it is.

1) Is the lake a flat land lake, a high land, or a mountain land lake?

2) What is the overall make up of the lake: rock, sand, mud etc.) What is the secondary type of cover: grass, rock, wood?

You also have to determine what the surrounding terrain is like. What I mean when I ask what the terrain is like, I mean what

is the terrain like several miles away have to do with the water your fishing. This is a very important factor because if it is an area that is farmland, a lot of this land will be freshly plowed. And in the spring we have a lot of rainfall and when that rain hits the freshly plowed field it is easily turned into mud. It washes out into nearby streams and creeks and then washes right into the lake and this creates muddy water.

In the early spring this muddy water mixed with cold water temperatures can spell disaster. This condition may lead you to fish the main lake where the water isn’t always turned muddy yet, especially if the rains are pretty recent. One tip that has always helped me a lot if the spring rains muddy what seems to be the entire lake.

If it has been a few days since any rain has fallen, follow a major creek channel all the way towards the back.

You may be surprised with the clean fresh water you’ll find. The back of these creeks can really clear up fast, while the rest of the lake can still be muddied up. Remember the water flows from the creeks and

out through the dam. You’ll usually find good fishing in these locations.

The lures I would use in muddy water are a black and chartreuse jig with a rattle, a chartreuse spinnerbait with a single No. 5 or larger Colorado style blade, or a wide wobble crank bait in crawfish or chartreuse and black, and a plastic lizard or baby brush hog with a rattle inserted into it. Fish these baits Texas style and fish all these lures slowly.

Now if you find clear water in the back of these creeks; fish a jerk bait around any rocks, wood, or grass that you can find.

A fluke is another lure to use. Fish it in the same area you would fish the jerk bait.

If the fish won’t take these first offerings, I’ll then look to my jigs to entice them. I’ll fish a oneeighth or one-fourth oz jig combined with a super chunk, black and blue or brown and black or a pumpkin seed is also a good clear water choice.

Scott Patton Fishes the ESPN BASS Tour and is sponsored by Nitro Boats, Bass Pro Shops, Mercury Outboards, Tracker Marine, ZOOM, and Bluegrass Lures.

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Bevill — Thomas

Medley — Lucas

Miss Hayley Lynne Bevill and Mr. Michael Shane Thomas were united in marriage on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at six o’clock in the evening.

Hayley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bevill. Shane is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas.

The wedding was held at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. with Pastor Tony Yates officiating. A dinner and dance reception followed at the hotel. An informal reception will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brandenburg on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Wayne and Peggy Medley, of Flaherty, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Anna Medley to Corey Lucas, son of Roger and Marchitta Lucas of Cecilia.

The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Central Hardin School and is employed at McMillen Mechanical in Elizabethtown.

The wedding is at 6:30 p.m., March 13, 2010 at Open Valley United Baptist Church with a reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Vine Grove, Ky.

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The Garrett Homemakers Club held their February meeting in the party room at the Brandenburg Food Court on Thursday Feb. 18.

It was a spur of the moment decision. Our previous meeting had cancelled due to the snow and more snow in the forecast. Twelve members present and four were absent.

After the pledge of allegiance to the flag and an inspirational reading by Debbie Foushee, we had our business meeting followed by the lesson of the month.

I gave the lesson entitled “Fast Break Breakfast.�

We discussed the importance of eating a good breakfast everyday and that the healthiest way to eat was to “Eat like a king for breakfast, like a prince for lunch and like a beggar for dinner.�

There were many new breakfast ideas and recipes.

Everyone enjoyed sampling Jennifer Bridge’s recipe for “Islandic Muffins.�

Besides being delicious, these have an added bonus because it is food safe to mix and the batter will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks, allowing you to bake only the number of muffins you need each day.

These would be great to keep on hand if you have

children. They are very healthy and you could have fresh baked muffins every day.

The recipe makes 48 muffins, so if there are only one or two people at your house, I recommend cutting the recipe in half. If you don’t have this recipe, you should stop by the U.K. Extension Office and get it.

Another interesting recipe was for “Easy Sweet Roll Dough Master Mix.� It was a basic sweet roll mix for any kind of sweet roll from cinnamon buns to danish.

Sweet rolls are not the healthiest choice for breakfast, but this could be made healthier topping them with cream cheese or fresh fruit.

The ideas are endless.

It is made from a box of yellow cake. To make the sweet rolls mix five cups of all-purpose flour, two packages of yeast and two and one half cups of warm water.

The ingredients for this sweet roll mix were given away as a door prize and Jane Warford won the prize.

Everyone had a great time in spite of the weather and the meeting was adjourned at 2 p.m. with the hope that spring is on the way. Submitted by Mary Pike of Garret Homemaker Club.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy Elissa Darnall Gagel

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With lots of love, family and friends!

Brendyn Riley Decker Heather Benham of Guston, along with Curtis Decker of Guston are proud to announce the birth of their son, Brendyn Riley Decker.

Riley was born February 11, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He weighed 6 lbs., 12.5 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Wesley and Linda Benham and Jr. and Angie Decker, all of Guston.

Great grandparents are Bud and the late Ella Grace Benham of Guston, Kay and Denver Hale of McQuady, Ky., Jimmy and Janet Arnold of Ekron, Ken and Mary Raymer of Guston, and the late Maxa and Reba Decker of Guston.

Marriage Licenses Lindsay Jo Collins, 26, of Brandenburg, daughter of Diana Lynn Richey and Reggie Gerard Epperson, to Daniel Steven Collins, 26, of Brandenburg, son of Danetta Rose Collins and Steven Wayne Collins.

Carla Rose Bruce, 18, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Terri Rose Eldridge and Robert Michael Bruce, to Dustin Matthew Owens, 23, of Vine Grove, Ky., son of Barbara Aline Voles and Kevin Lee Owens.

Nipaporn Netpana, 28, of Lexington, daughter of Sommai Phusamsot Netpana and Udom Netpana, to James Lawerence Bruner, 47, of Lexington, son of Joann Marie Vessels Bruner and Robert Leo Bruner.

2010 Senior Citizens King and Queen Corena Lathaem, 76, of Brandenburg, and her “sweetheart�

Pete Shoemaker, 77, of Corydon, Ind., after they were crowned King and Queen Tuesday, Feb. 23 during a late Valentine’s Dance at the Meade County Senior Center.

Lathaem and Shoemaker collectively raised $207.81 for the nutrition program at the Senior Center. Aside from the crown, Lathaem and Shoemaker both received roses and a box of candy. Lathaem and Shoemaker were actually set up on a blind date by their fellow friends at the Senior Center Betty Woertz of Indiana and Sondra Hinton of Brandenburg.

Birthday Celebrations March 6: Eileen Shacklett, Charlie Allen, Lisa Medley and Kyle Anthony Greenwell March 7: Jimmy Wemes, Patty Mattingly and Delma Basham March 8: Jeff Greer and Tina Powers March 9: Lori Puyear, Josh Wemes, Van Baggett and Tammy Faulkenburg March 10: Susie Barr, Jennifer Smith and E.T. Davisson March 11:Kathy Jones, Janie Ditto, John Brock Sr. and Josie Bennett

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