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Recent study shows obesity is weighing Ky. down

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard

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This graph shows the 2008 obesity rate, before the recent increase to 30.5 percent.

New Madrid fault line poses disaster issues

Waistbands in Kentucky are stretching a bit further, according to a report released last week.

According to the report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kentucky’s 30.5 percent adult obesity rate is seventh in the nation.

“I get information from different organizations, and they all say our obesity rates are going up,” director of Nutrition Services for Lincoln Trail District Health

Department Roxanne True said.

The study mirrors a recent insurgence in obesity rates within the past decade.

In 1998, Kentucky had an obesity rate of 15-19 percent. By 1999, the Commonwealth was registered in the 20-24 percent obesity rate category.

In 2004, the state’s obesity rates jumped to 25-29 percent.

The overweight trend boils down to a cultural causation, and is mostly a result of how foods are prepared, according to True.

“It’s a different culture,”

she said. “This is how things have been prepared for generations. And if you look at the schools, the foods are fixed in a way the students are used to eating at home.

If you go to another area of the country, it (food) may be prepared a different way.”

The Bluegrass state ranked third in childhood obesity, trailing only Mississippi and Georgia, with a 21 percent rate, according to the study.

“It would be great if we could do something about it,” True said. “But the problem See OBESE, Page A7

Threshing through the past

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard A recently released study outlines risk factors and destruction totals for areas within the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which includes Meade County.

The study, which was commissioned by FEMA and conducted by the University of Illinois, concluded a damaging earthquake would pose significant and detrimental consequences within the seismic zone.

“People don’t really realize what this could do to us,” Meade County Emergency Management Director Ron Dodson said.

“People think this is not going to happen, but there is a possibility for things like that.”

The study, which was conducted last year and released by FEMA last week, consisted See QUAKE, Page A7

Construction on Highway Ky. 933 causes closure

By State of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Construction of the KY 933 extension in Meade County has required the closure of Christian Church Road. The closure began Tuesday, July 6.

The closure is between Bud Wilson Road and Berryman Road and will be effective through Aug. 1. Motorists can detour to the east via Weldon Road and KY 1638. To the west, motorists can detour to KY 448.

The portion of KY 933 that has been closed since June 6 was reopened July 6.

“This project continues to progress,” said Patty Dunaway, chief engineer for the Elizabethtown Highway District. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation as the Transportation Cabinet works to improve the highway network in Meade County.”

See HIGHWAY, Page A7

Correction In the July 2, 2010 issue, the News Standard reported that Meade County schools would begin on August 3. The actual first day of school is August 4.

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Meade County residents Ed Brown, left, and John Pike, right, forked loads of wheat straw into an older model baler at the 18th Annual Threshing Days and Antique Power show last week held at the Meade County Fairgrounds in Brandenburg, Ky. Casey Tolliver The News Standard Antiquated farming techniques were briefly resurrected last weekend, when Lincoln Trail Antique Power held its 18th An-

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nual Threshing Days and Antique Power Show.

Local antique farm machinery enthusiasts gathered at the Meade County Fairgrounds to catch a glimpse of farming techniques used to thresh and bale wheat in the

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INDEX Agriculture, A12 Business, A11 Court News, A6 Classifieds, B8 Faith, A5 Games, B7 Obituaries, A4 Outdoors, B5 TV Guide, B6 Youth, B10

past.

Various models of antique tractors, most of which had been restored to their former glory, were on display.

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Fair legacy stems from the humblest beginnings

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard Meade County resident J.T. Barger remembers the days when the Meade County Fair didn’t exist.

“When I was a kid, there was no fair,” Barger said.

But Barger, who has served on the fair board for more than 40 years, and a few fair board members of yesteryear laid the building blocks for what the fair would become today.

“Me and Bob Bridges and Curtis, and I can’t remember who all, hauled them blocks from West Point out there to build them stands at the fairgrounds,

when it was first built,” he said.

The fair, which at one point punctuated Brandenburg’s landscape on a parcel of land near where Ramsey Field sits today, was relocated in the early 1950s to its current grounds.

Without them, and many other of the initial fair board members, there would have been no fair.

Barger’s timeworn memories reflect on names such as Jake Hamilton, Wilbur Ashcraft, Homer Richardson, Ralph Stith and Thomas J. Stith, people who laid the foundation for the Meade County Fair.

See FAIR, Page A8

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This American flag stands approximately 100 feet tall and flies near Rough River Lake.

By Brian Graves The News Standard Charlie Corbett loves America and that love can be seen from a great distance.

Corbett, along with his wife, Katherine, displays what may be the largest, privately owned American flag anywhere.

The 40 x 60 foot flag waves 24 hours a day, seven days a week in front of the Corbett home above Rough River Lake and it flies with honor, respect and love.

“We were counting the other day and there are about 43 members of our family who are veterans,” Corbett said. “I was in the Navy three years on a submarine.”

It was during those Navy days Corbett met his bride-tobe whose father was a World War II veteran.

“When we decided to move back to Kentucky, we got into the waterfront land developing business,” Corbett said.

“It was at that time Katherine’s father became very ill.

He wasn’t able to travel and we sent him pictures of the land we were going to buy.”

Katherine’s father lamented during one of their visits to him he would probably never be able to see the land his daughter and son-in-law purchased.

“After that trip, we were trying to come up with a theme for our developments

and we began thinking about her dad, all of my family, her son on active duty in Afghanistan today, and I lost a godson in Iraq,” Corbett said. “So, we decided to name our company Patriots Pointe Properties.”

He then told his wife he wanted to put a flag up in front of their home overlooking Rough River Lake.

“She told her dad (about the flag) just before he died and he really wanted to come and see it, but he just couldn’t,” Corbett said. “She told him not to worry. We’d put up a flag big enough so he could see it in heaven.”

However, Corbett added, she had no idea this is what he had in mind.

Corbett bought the flag, along with two extras, from a company in North Carolina that he says is the oldest maker of American flags in the country.

The flagpole is approximately 100 feet tall, 26 yards of concrete hold it in place, and all totaled weighs 55 tons.

“Once we got it here on site, it took about two weeks to get it installed,” Corbett said.

The flag can be seen from Rough River State Park and most of the surrounding highways.

It is always flown according to federal guidelines, illuminated at night with 5,000 watts of light.

Corbett flies the flag for about three months before it

is taken down and repaired, but he added that when one comes down, another goes immediately back up.

When a flag is brought down, Corbett says it takes five people to handle it and 30 people to fold it.

One of the people Corbett says influenced his love of showing the colors was George Hager.

“When I would come home on leave, George Hager noticed that when service members came home on leave, they didn’t wear their uniform,” Corbett said. “I stopped in one day to see him at the business he owned and I was wearing my dress blue Navy uniform and he made the biggest fuss over that.

So, every time I came home I wore my dress blues and encouraged my nephews to do the same.”

Corbett said he did not discover until Hager’s death that Hager had been a WWII veteran and had won the bronze star.

“He never spoke about it.

He was a quiet, courageous man.” Corbett said.

“So, that is why we do this. We fly this flag for those who served and who are serving in the Armed Forces and to remind people that it’s all part of our duty to make this a more perfect union in whatever way we can. It requires everybody’s individual effort.”

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“A lot of green for a little green”

Eva Moskowitz has become an expert at being hated.

It started a few years ago when the “bleeding-heart liberal,” as she describes herself, served on the New York City Council as chairwoman of the education committee. In an excess of public spiritedness, she subjected the contract of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), as well as the contracts of the principals and custodians, to critical scrutiny at public hearings. Her life would never be the same.

Moskowitz still talks of those contracts with outraged astonishment. When she visited schools, she would ask what sounds like a setup for a joke: “Does your custodian change your light bulbs?”

children arriving for the first day of school with chants of “Don’t be fooled, abort charter schools.”

Moskowitz didn’t set out to be a union target. “I’m not a Milton Friedman,” she says. “I just think kids are getting screwed by a system that’s horrible.” She is now part of a nationwide revolt against the uniondominated education blob, running the gamut from liberal reformers like her on the left to fiscal conservatives like Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey on the right. For the unions, it should be a worrisome sign that you can engage in a conspiracy against the public interest for only so long before creating a backlash.

As a Harlem Success parent said over and over again in a rejoinder to protesters outside one of the schools: “My baby is learning.”

Courtesy of the education establishment’s public enemy number one.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

Courage abounds in face of pessimism Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon Pessimism about our commonwealth and country comes much easier these days than optimism.

Thereís certainly plenty to be down about. The economy is tanking. We’re mired in war in the Middle East and radicals who know little - and care even less - about the Constitution have seized power in Washington.

In Kentucky, the unemployment rate is higher than the nation’s. Our leaders in Frankfort allow the feds to trample our rights.

A pension crisis threatens to bankrupt the state’s economy. And our faltering education system is failing another generation.

Americans are more concerned than I’ve ever known. Most are frustrated.

Some are angry.

A recent CBS News/New York Times Poll shows 60 percent of respondents think the country is headed in the wrong direction, and 82 percent are dissatisfied, 48 percent “very much so” with the economy.

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anti-war movement, which collapsed not because we ceased to be at war, but merely because the Democrats took power,” wrote conservative blogger John Hawkins. “If Republicans take charge and don’t address the deficit, the Tea Partiers could very easily turn from their best friends into their worst enemies.”

Only “time will tell” whether the Tea Party will reshape America’s political climate for the better, Hawkins said. “(But) the fact that so many Americans are on the streets trying to pull it off is a good omen for this country’s future,” he said.

Courage may not rise as easily as pessimistic poll numbers. But as young Vanover wrote in his essay, it’s the tool with which we can “fight these dilemmas” and “we can conquer them.”

It is, as he writes, that through which “all things are possible.”

Jim Waters is vice president of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentuckyís free-market think tank.

Reach him at jwaters@ freedomky.com. His previously published columns at www.bipps.org.

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corruption and serves her community by speaking truth to power.

For four years, Corbin Times-Tribune editor Samantha Swindler has left corruption in southeastern Kentucky no place to hide.

She’s also exposed overpaid school bureaucrats who have led a party of failure at the expense of a generation of students.

Polls don’t herald two out of 138 legislators who do the right thing.

Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville, and Rep. Melvin Henley, D-Murray, returned more than $2,500 in wages and expenses received for this year’s special legislative session. They said it was wrong to profit from the Legislature’s policies of procrastination.

Pollsters also often fail to capture the courage of the Tea Party movement.

So, come out to what might turn into the largest tea party in Kentucky’s history on July 10 at 5 p.m. at the state capitol in Frankfort. You’ll see what the polls miss: hardworking, taxpaying middle-class Americans who are creating lasting change.

“This (Tea Party movement) is in contrast to other recent protests, like the

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Polling is much better at chronicling defeat than capturing the scent of courage.

But courage abounds in the commonwealth.

Two young Kentuckians wrote about courage in two of the best essays submitted by more than 50,000 participants in the Bill of Rights Institute’s “Being an American Essay Contest.”

Cody Franklin, a freshman homeschooler from Knott County, and Tyler Vanover, a junior at Whitley County High School, cited the valor of the patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence under threat of arrest and death. Franklin also wrote about the courage of a World War II veteran whom he interviewed. The vet fought in the Battle of the Bulge at the tender age of 18.

Franklin said he wanted “to be counted as one who will follow these great examples and pledge my life, my fortune, and my sacred honor for liberty.”

This young man’s essay is just another reason for optimism about America’s future.

And polls can’t quantify the courage displayed by the editor of a small daily newspaper who exposes

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sion to demonstrate how education can work unencumbered by the insane constraints of the established system.

It’s amazing what you can accomplish, she says, when you design your schools “around teaching and learning and don’t think of yourself as an employment program for grown-ups.”

Almost all of Harlem Success’ students are black or Latino, and three-quarters qualify for free and reduced lunch. Last year, 100 percent of Harlem Success’ third-graders passed the standardized state math exam, and 95 percent passed the english test, far outpacing the local school districts and ranking the school 32nd among all of New York state’s 3,500 public schools.

For her critics, it’s another reason to hate her.

The union imports activists to protest her schools.

Last year, a charming mob greeted Harlem Success

VIEWPOINTS

With fewer than 100 days until the opening ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, I am excited that Kentucky has the opportunity to showcase its unparalleled natural beauty, hospitality and top-notch colleges and universities for the thousands of visitors who will be arriving in our state for the world’s largest sporting event since the 2002 Winter Olympics.

This is the time to put our best foot forward.

Not only does the Commonwealth have cities chock full of history and festivals that rival any across the nation, we have dozens of lakes that offer a multitude of water activities and trails specifically designed for horseback riding and four wheeling.

This past April, Knott County hosted its Fourth Annual ATV event — drawing more than 900 participants.

This event has created an estimated $120,000 economic impact for the region.

Additionally, Knott County hosted its Fourth Annual Horseback Trail Ride in May, where more than 11,000 participants brought with them 7,000 horses from as far away as Texas, Utah and Michigan.

When the dust settled, the economic benefit to the state and county was estimated to be $2 million.

In addition to our many natural attractions, visitors also will notice that our state offers some of the best colleges and universities in the country, with diverse and

dynamic student body populations, academic leaders and state-of-the art research facilities.

Our schools are working to support small businesses and creating new ones to expand Kentucky’s workforce and economic development.

Although we still face tough economic times, new companies are coming to Kentucky and existing ones continue to expand.

Seven manufacturing companies in Northern Kentucky have recently announced expansions of existing operations or have recently relocated to the region since the beginning of this year.

This is expected to create more than 400 new jobs and a total capital investment of more than $28.4 million.

The Fort Knox Army base realignment is expected to create an additional 1,400 new jobs. With the anticipated number of spin-off jobs, that number could grow to 7,800, including military, civilians, contractors and jobs created in the service industry to support a larger population.

I know that when the spotlight shines on “My Old Kentucky Home” at the end of September, the world will see that as the horse capital of the world, with the most beautiful landscapes, our greatest asset is our people.

We are a hard-working group of people who love one another, support one another and come together to succeed.

The citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky make our state the greatest place in the world.

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The answer: Not quite.

They would change the bulbs, but not the ballast — which starts the current in a fluorescent bulb — because that’s not in their contract.

Custodians can paint the walls of a classroom only up to 10-feet high, after which the official painters must take over.

A teacher can be fired only after an elaborate arbitration procedure. Since the union approves the arbitrators, it will nix anyone who has been notably unforgiving of teacher malfeasance in the past. Only 10 teachers were fired out of 55,000 tenured teachers in 2008.

The UFT took its revenge by defeating her in a race for Manhattan borough president in 2005. But it is not yet rid of this meddlesome woman. As the hardcharging CEO of the Harlem Success Academy, a network of four — soon to be seven — charter schools, she is on a righteous mis-

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Sometimes, government gets it right.

So it was last week when the announcement came Meade County would be the host county for a new regional recycling effort with Breckenridge County, Hancock County, and Irvington.

The four entities will share a state grant totaling close to $500,000 that will enable the area to bring recycling programs to a new level.

The latter three will increase their capacity to receive recyclable materials, and with Meade serving as the host county, that means the local center will process more and make 20 percent of the funds realized from those facilities.

The local solid waste department will be able to expand and improve their facilities and bring in more revenue.

One requirement of the grant is for the county to put up an amount of “in-kind” service equal to 25 percent of the grant amount.

Because of the support of the Meade County Fiscal Court for the project, that amount will be used to help renovate what has become a not-to-friendly area for its workers and to expand the site so the new equipment purchased with the grant can be properly housed.

A department that was looking at shortfalls a few years ago now has the chance to be a fund magnet.

Solid Waste Department Director Mark Gossett deserves a pat on the back for his work in developing and applying for the state grant and following it to fruition.

His goal to have county-wide curbside recycling is one worth working toward and the funds realized from this new arrangement could go a long way in funding such a service.

This is a good thing both environmentally and economically and, in the words of Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, “It’s a win all the way around.”

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Nicholus Brandon Shelton

William “Bill” Bernard Waters

Ben Frank Curl

Nicholus Brandon Shelton, 29, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, July 1, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

He retired from the U. S. Navy and was a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

He is survived by two children, Ryleigh Baran and Mason Shelton; his mother, Debra Mundell of Radcliff, Ky.; his father, Michael Mundell of Copperas Cove, Texas; two brothers, Phillip Shelton of Vine Grove, Ky., and Shaun Smith of Copperas Cove, Texas; and his wife, Wendy M. Shelton of Vine Grove, Ky..

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Burial followed with military honors in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (phassociation.org).

Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.

William “Bill” Bernard Waters, 68, of Vine Grove, Ky., passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Mr. Waters never quit anything and his life was an example to others as a life well lived. His memberships include St. Brigid Catholic Church where he sang in the choir, Kentucky Jaycees and the Knights of Columbus. He currently worked for the Hardin County School System as a bus driver and was a retired mail carrier.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Waters; and his parents, Charles and Mary Waters.

Survivors include one son, William Waters and his wife Erin of Louisville, Ky.; three daughters, Donna Lynn Hughes and her husband, Richard of Vine Grove, Ky., Pamela Ann Jefferson and her husband, Michael of Louisville, Ky., Erika Marie Errico and her husband, Anthony of Elizabethtown, Ky.; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Rose Mary Miller of Elizabethtown, Ky., Yvonne Thompson of Elizabethtown, Ky., Sheila Gatlin of Radcliff, Ky.; four brothers, Charlie Waters of Vine Grove, Ky., J.R. Waters of Huntsville, Ala., Steve Waters of Radcliff, Ky., Tony Waters of Radcliff, Ky.; and a host of friends and relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Daniel Lincoln officiating. Burial followed in the St. Brigid Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

Ben Frank Curl, Jr., 75, of Wolf Creek, Ky., died Monday, July 5, 2010.

Ben was born June 3, 1935 in Wolf Creek, Ky., to the late Ben F. Curl, Sr. and Eulalia Houghton Curl.

Benny was a member of the Wolf Creek Baptist Church, a member of Local 181 Operators Union, Henderson, Ky., a member of the Harrison Lodge 122 F and AM and he had retired from the Wolf Creek Volunteer Fire Department. He was also an avid fisherman.

Two infant daughters and 11 brothers and sisters preceded him in death.

He is survived by: wife, Donnie M. Wright Curl of Wolf Creek, Ky.; daughters, Pam (Bob) Frederick of Palmyra, Ind., and Carlette (Harry) Miller of Guston, Ky.; sons, John (Julie) Curl of Wolf Creek, Ky., and David (Vanessa) Wright of Ekron, Ky.; brothers, Bill (Pat) Curl of Wolf Creek, Ky., and Hubert Curl of Brandenburg, Ky.; godchildren, Pat and Patty Higdon of Wolf Creek, Ky.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010 at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with burial in Parr-Frans Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.com.

Mabel E. Jones Mabel E Jones, of Louisville, Ky., died Monday, July 5, 2010, at Baptist Hospital East.

She loved living in Doe Valley where she was a resident for 32 years, Mabel was predeceased by a granddaughter, Cristie Cates Welch.

She is survived by her three loving children, Pat Cates (Ed); Bobby Jones (Sharla); and Janet Jones Pearson (Don); Mabel is also survived by her granddaughter, Randi Jones; also four great-grandchildren Sarah and Grace Welch , Julia and Ashley Dempski.

A celebration of Mabel’s life will be held Friday, July 9 at 2 p.m. at Arch L Heady at Resthaven Chapel on 4400 Bardstown Road in Louisville, Ky. Entombment will be private. Please visit our Web site at www.archlheadyresthaven.com.

Doris G. Adams Doris G. Adams, 61, of Battletown, Ky., died July 2, 2010 at University of Louisville Hospital.

She was a member of Meade County General Baptist Church, formerly employed at the Dairy Queen in Muldraugh, Ky., retired from the Kroger Cake and Deli in Brandenburg, Ky., and an avid homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Whiteside and two grandchildren, Timothy Adams, Jr. and Evander Allan Adams. She was born April 15, 1949, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of the late Louis G. and Helen Cook Whiteside.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen E. Adams; three sons, Timothy (Carrie) Adams, Dennis (Sherry) Adams both of Battletown, Ky.; Gregory (Christian) Adams of Brandenburg, Ky.; two sisters, Carolyn (Shelby) Taylor and Norma Blanford both of Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Ronnie (Carol) Whiteside of Louisville, Ky.; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday July 6 at the chapel of the Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home.

Entombment followed in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Online condolences may be sent to bjsfunerals.com

Irena Bennett Pipes Irena Bennett Pipes, 102, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Sunday July 4, 2010 at the Medco Center in Brandenburg, Ky. She was born Aug. 17, 1908, in Battletown, Ky., the daughter of the late Marvin Frank and Harriet Effie Haynes Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Pipes; her sister, Alverta Kendall; and her brother, Truvers Bennett.

She was a member of Cold Spring Baptist Church, where she was the Sunday school secretary for many years.

Survivors include daughter, Lorna “Deanie” Althouse of Battletown, Ky.; sister, Iona Bennett Peckinpaugh of West Point, Ky.; five grandchildren, Cheryl Althouse Bradley, Leslie Althouse Hartel, Lori Althouse Revell, Bruce Althouse and Eric Althouse; nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the Cold Spring Baptist Church in Battletown, Ky., burial followed in Marve Bennett Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may go to Cold Spring Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.bjsfunerals.com.

Mary Virginia Knott Mary Virginia Knott, 73, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at her residence.

Knott was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aloysius Knott; a granddaughter, Melissa Dawn Basham; her parents, William Arthur and Mary Lee Sinnett; two brothers, Arthur Lamar, and Harold “Butch” Sinnett, and a sister, Sue Carol Sinnett.

She is survived by seven children, Joyce (William) Basham of Vine Grove, Ky., Larry (Vickie) Knott of Elizabethtown, Ky., Tony (Norma) Knott of Louisville, Ky., Kathy (Kevin) Druin of Ekron, Ky., Sheila Knott, Rhonda Bruce Knott, Billy Joe (Kathy) Knott, all of Flaherty, Ky.; two brothers, Roger (Theresa) Sinnett of Guston, Ky., William O. (Vivian) Sinnett of Vine Grove, Ky.; a sister, Barbara (Pat) Dye of Brandenburg, Ky.; a very special friend, Grover “Mack” McClanahan; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, Ky., burial followed in St. George Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Steven James Jones Steven James Jones, 53, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at his residence.

He is survived by a daughter, Samantha Harber ofRadcliff, Ky.; his mother, Dorothy Mae DeJarnette Jones; two sisters, Pamela Vincent and Tammie Maeser of Brandenburg, Ky.; a grandson, Samuel; one niece, McKayla Maeser, and a nephew, Christopher McClish.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home. Burial followed in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, Ind. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Thelma Robinson Thelma Lee Bennett Robinson, 89, of Irvington, Ky., died Friday, July 2, 2010.

She was a life long member of Irvington United Methodist Church. She was born Jan. 15, 1921 to the late Lorenzo & Lillie Mae Board Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Robinson and son, Ralph Robinson.

She is survived by her children, Joann (Charlie) Hembrey, Rosemary (Dave) Lawson, Allyson (Dean) Bailey, Vincent Robinson all of Irvington, Ky., Curtis Robinson of Hardinsburg, Ky., Laura Entrekin of Ellettsville, Ind.; six grandkids, Marie McAfee, Jessica Monin, Jason Haynes, Terry Clark Robinson, Megan Entrekin, Sarah Lowe; four great-grandkids, Julie Ann McAfee, Lily McAfee, Blair Robinson and Madeline Haynes.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 5 at Alexander Funeral Home with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Irvington, Ky.

The Meade County Civil War Heritage Association, Inc. invites you to attend the: 147th Anniversary of Morgan’s Crossing of the Ohio River by General John Hunt Morgan on the Riverfront in Brandenburg, Kentucky

July 10-11, 2010

Sat: 9am - 5pm & 7 to dusk • Sun: 9am - 3:30 pm

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Anna Marie Tolhurst Anna Marie Tolhurst, 59, of Rhodelia, Ky., died July 4, 2010 in Brandenburg, Ky. She was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. She is survived by her husband Larry Tolhurst; two sons, Todd Tolhurst of Rhodelia, Ky., and Aaron Tolhurst of Anchorage, Alaska, and his parents, Anna Burthof and John B. Grubs of Guston, Ky.; one grandson, Micheal Tolhurst; two sisters, Mary Jane (Kenny) Sullivan of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Barbara Sue Grubs of Guston, Ky.; one brother: John J. Grubbs of Elizabethtown, Ky. A private family service will be held Thursday at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky., on Thursday.

Online condolences may be sent to bjsfunerals.com

Sophia Farnham Sophia Brooke Farnham, infant daughter of Joshua and Leann Farnham, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at her home in Vine Grove, Ky. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Joshua Farnham, also of Vine Grove, Ky. Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010, at the main post chapel on Ft. Knox with Chaplain LTC Douglas Peterson officiating.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh. com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Sue Bird Smallwood Glenda Sue Bird Smallwood, 75, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at her residence.

Mrs. Smallwood was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky. Survivors include two sons, Timothy Bird of Radcliff, Ky., Jim Bird and his wife Diana of Radcliff, Ky.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Cralle Mills and her husband, Charles of Ekron, Ky., and Marilyn France and her husband, Bob of Gassaway, Tenn.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Mill Creek Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Nathan Whisnatt officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.

The Family of

Roy R. Padgett, Jr., would like to send a very special “thank you” to our family of friends for f your kindness, love, and support of our family during this difficult time! Also, special thanks to Brother Tom Bridge, Brother Jim Robinson, Reverend Al Wilson, and the staff of Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home.

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FAITH & VALUES

Friday, July 9, 2010

The ability to marvel lies at the center of our identity Dan Newton Divine Guidance

Genesis 1: 31 says, “ God saw everything that He made, and indeed it was very good.” ( NKJV ) Genesis begins, as everyone knows, with the creation of the world.

None of us were there to witness it, but we’re given the account of how God fashioned the heavens and the earth with his powerful hand.

Through writing inspired by the spirit of God, we can stand and behold the mo-

ment when God said, “ Lwt there be light,” when he divided the waters from the dry land; when he caused the earth to bring forth grass and when he placed the sun, the moon, and the stars in the sky.

On each occasion we know that God said, “ It is good.”

Yes, it is good. That’s our most basic response too, when we look into the star-filled sky or see the sun rise in glory over a mountain, bathing the skies in orange and deep blue.

But when we see that which is perfect, that which God has proclaimed good, we respond also with our emotions. We

stand amazed; we wonder.

That’s a point we must stop and consider, for the ability to marvel lies at the very center of our identities as human beings created in the divine image.

Stand before that sunset and not only will your eyes be filled, but also your very soul and imagination.

If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11 a.m.

We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

St. John celebrates summer with Kids’ Fest celebration

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First Baptist celebrates the Fourth of July

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Members of First Baptist Church dig into some home cooking during a holiday picnic at the waterfront.

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The congregation of First Baptist Church enjoyed a traditional Fourth of July Picnic Sunday at the waterfront as part of their celebrtion of the nation’s birth. Members provided home cooked dishes and desserts of all kinds. Prior to the picnic, the church held a special patriotic service featuring the Sanctuary Choir’s performance of the musical, “We Hold These Truths,” featuring soloist Connie Fackler. Church musicians Jeanetta Bosely and Bonita Reed performed a special arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Reed performed a piano solo rendition of “God of Our Fathers.”

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Saint John’s Church held a Kid’s Summer Fest week in lieu of a traditional Vacation Bible School from June 21-25.

The week included some local and national entertainers including a musician, dog trainer, magicians, karaoke, and a balloon show.

There were also Bible lessons, crafts, music, the prize patrol, a trip to Corydon Theaters.

More than 80 children and 25 teen and adults helpers enjoyed the week.

The program was designed by the church director of religious education, Monica Lucas.

Kids act up in public to test their parents James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: My threeyear-old can be counted on to behave like a brat whenever we are in the mall or in a restaurant. He seems to know I will not punish him there in front of other people. How should I handle this tactic?

DR. DOBSON: Let me answer you with an illustration from nature. They tell me that a raccoon can usually kill a dog if he gets him in a lake or river. He will simply pull the hound underwater until he drowns. Most other predatory animals prefer to do battle on the turf of their own choosing.

So do children. If they’re going to pick a fight with mom or dad, they’d rather stage it in a public place, such as a supermarket or in the church foyer.

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1. Is the Book of 1 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Genesis 38, who was the first individual

They are smart enough to know that they are “safer” in front of other people. They will grab candy or speak in disrespectful ways that would never be attempted at home. Again, the most successful military generals are those who surprise the enemy in a terrain advantageous to their troops. Public facilities represent the high ground for a rambunctious preschooler.

You may be one of the parents who has fallen into the trap of creating “sanctuaries” in which the old rules aren’t enforced. It is a certainty that your strong-willed son or daughter will notice those safe zones and behave offensively and disrespectfully when there.

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. killed by God for being wicked? Cain, Er, Onan, Gomorrah 3. How long had the woman been sick that touched the hem of Jesus’ garment? 1 month, 6 months, 3 years, 12 years ANSWERS: 1. New; 2. Er; 3. 12 years;(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Deeds

City of Brandenburg, to the Meade County Public Library, a 2.073 acre tract located on the west side of Old State Road, deed tax $20.

Meade County Public Library, to the City of Brandenburg, a 2.073 acre tract located on the west side of Old Ekron Road, deed tax $20.

Robert E. Swink, to Deborah Roth, 3.461 acre tract in Meade County.

Evelyn B. Moreman, to Walter Allen Cole Jr., and Lois Cole, a 1.300 acre tract located on the south side of KY 933.

Doan Brothers Construction, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, by and through Chuck Doan, to Mark J. Ingram, a 5.500 acre tract located on the southwest side of Fackler Road, deed tax $21.

Michael Wheatley, to Joseph D. Stiff and Karen L. Stiff, lot 70 of Doe Valley Park Estates, deed tax $71.50.

Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae, to Angela Mize, 370 Christian Church Road in Brandenburg.

PENSCO Trust Company Custodian FBO Robert T. Milne, to John David Hardesty and Lois R. Hardesty, lot 368 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $2.

Lucinda S. Mullen, fka Lucinda S. Smaage, and Bernie Paul Mullen, to Leon T. Lambeth and Betty W. Lambeth, lot 40 of Camelot Estates Subdivision, deed tax $166.

Michael Todd Nutt and Lisa Nutt, to William R. Chapman and Nancy D. Chapman, property located in Meade County, deed tax $40.50.

Tony N. Tidwell and Jill L. Tidwell, to John V. Goodlett and Mary Sue Goodlett, lot 5 of Doe Valley Estates.

Anna M. Barr, to Kurt A. Barr and Donna Barr, lot 36 of River Ridge Estates, deed tax $20.

Jessica A. Ogle, fka Jessica A. Whyte, and Adam W. Ogle, to Richard L. Logsdon, a 4.5339 acre tract located on the south side of Hobbs Reesor Road, deed tax $100.

James F. Stiff and Rebecca J. Stiff Revocable Living Trust, to Brian L. Stout, lot 7 of Patchwork Estates, deed tax $45.

Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, to Nancy Davis, lot 35 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $22.

Samuel A. Coyle Jr., and Margaret Coyle, to Constance H. Mitoraj, property located in Meade County, deed tax $33.

Jason Lee and Brandy Lee, to Michael S. Hampton and Jennifer K. Stiff, lot 70 of the Station Subdivision, deed tax $110.

The estate of Frederick A. Shiels, by and through Mary Louise Neal, to Darren Sipes and Kathy Sipes, lot 11 of Hillcrest Greens, deed tax $49.50.

Billy W. Lowe and Sandra K. Lowe, to Jamie L. Brown, lot 3A of Warren Farm Division, deed tax $80.

Malinda Board, to Glen H. Steele and Linda L. Steele, lot 23 of Otter View Estate Subdivision, deed tax $12.50.

Mark Barr and Dianna Barr, to Mary K. Malone, lot 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Block No. B as shown by plat of Orthoboer & Sons Addition in the town of Muldraugh, deed tax $84.50.

Caroline Moses and Dan Legaspi, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and KY 414, deed tax $171.

Straney Farms, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and KY 414, deed tax $15.

Stanley E. Alvey, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 approximately 344 feet northwest of the intersection of KY 313 and Millstead Drive, deed tax $147.

Robert Herman and Linda Lucas, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 approximately 1,003 feet northwest of the intersection of KY 313 and Millstead Drive.

David Hobbs and Janet Lee Hobbs, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and along the northwest side of KY 333, deed tax $335.

Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott, to Jim Columbus Basham, lot 4 of Peaceful Valley Subdivision, deed tax $123.

Cynthia Ohlmann and Mark Ohlmann, to William Kelly Benham and Samantha Ann Benham, lot 4 of Circle K Estates, deed tax $235.

William Kelly Benham and Samantha Ann Benham, to George A. Angeloff and Judy A. Angeloff, lot 3 of Doe Haven Estates, deed tax $251.50.

William J. Powell Sr., and Glenna

E. Powell, to Mark Rines, lot 546 of Doe Valley Subdivision in Glenoaks Section, deed tax $1.

Mark Rines, to Nick Roberts, lot 546 of Doe Valley Subdivision in Glenoaks Section, deed tax $2.

The estate of Frederick A. Shiels, by and through Mary Louise Neal, to David Vujaklija and Amy Vujaklija, lot 10 of Hillcrest Greens, deed tax $38.50.

Cassandra L. Bernard, fka Cassandra L. Klinger, and Jason N. Bernard, to Robert O. Wilson and Rogene T. Wilson, unit 542B in Hillcrest Greens Patio Homes, deed tax $149.

Emilie L. Morales, nka Emilie L. Wilson, to Steven O’Bryant and Margaret E. O’Bryant, property located in Meade County, deed tax $170.

Eric K. Medley, to Sarah L. Vowels and Brandon K. Medley, a tract of land in Meade County on the south side along HWY 144, deed tax $112.

Shirley A. Perry, to Douglas C. Bordelon and Babe R. Bordelon, property located in Meade County, deed tax $115.

Quitclaim Deeds

Lemuel Lee Lewis Bosley, to William Earl Bosley and Heather Marie Straney, property located in Meade County, deed tax $3.

Lisa Cundiff, to Jerry Cundiff, lot 17 and 18 of Valley View Estates.

Building Permits

6/24/10 Robert Cummings, SFD and attached garage, $359.52.

6/25/10 Cecil Maus, garage, $82.50.

6/28/10 Keith Smith, SFD, $262.

6/28/10 Keith Smith, SFD and attached garage, $379.04.

6/29/10 Marty Claycomb, SW’00, $100.

6/29/10 Stephen McIntosh, roof over deck, $35.

6/29/10 Marilyn Adkisson, garage and change of use, $182.50

Septic Permits

6/25/10 Steve Redmon/Garland Brown, 88 Tree Stand Road in Vine Grove.

6/25/10 David Livers/Tommy Popham, 5885 Haysville Road in Guston.

6/28/10 Jeff Nott/Pat Wathen, Coyote Run Road in Brandenburg.

6/28/10 Delmar Miller/Owner, 340 Hamilton Road in Battletown.

6/28/10 Board of Education/ Jerry Slone, 2615 Flaherty Road in Ekron.

6/29/10 Norma Prather/Jack Yates, Christopher Road in Payneville.

6/29/10 John Grass/Jack Yates, Fort Avenue in Vine Grove.

6/29/10 Trading Post Homes/ Tony Doyle, Genesis Lane in Guston.

Retail Food

6/28/10 Knights of Columbus, 1200 High Street. 98 percent food.

Food: no thermometer in fridge.

Brandenburg Police

6/24/10 4:35 p.m. Bryan C. Whelan, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2004 Chevrolet C/K 1500.

Whelan was backing in Barr Auto’s parking lot when he backed into a parked 1994 Toyota Camry, which was parked in the right back quarter panel. No injuries were reported.

Report BPD10062 was filed by Officer Richardson.

6/30/10 7:10 p.m. Adrain L. Hayes, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1985 Ford F350. Hayes was backing from a parking spot when he backed into a parked 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10063 was filed by Officer Richardson.

Meade County Sheriff

6/24/10 8:22 a.m. Marlaina R. Drury, of Guston, was driving a 2006 Ford Fusion. Drury was northbound on KY HWY 79, when a plastic seed container blew from the bed of a 2003 Silver Chevrolet C3500 flatbed truck. Drury was unable to avoid the container in the roadway, striking it with the left front of her vehicle. The container came from a vehicle owned by Richard L. Barger. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0151 was filed

by Officer Hendeley.

6/24/10 2:48 p.m. Charles W. Clater, of Guston, was driving a 1995 Nissan. A 1995 Chevrolet was parked at the gas pump at the Best Stop BP on US 60. Clater pulled into the parking lot behind the Chevrolet and struck the car in the rear bumper. No injuries were reported.

Report 10-0152 was filed by Officer Wright.

6/25/10 8:20 a.m. Randall W. Carnell, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2008 Kenworth DS. John L. Roberts, of Battletown, was driving a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Carnell stated that he had gone around a 90 degree curve in the road and stopped to back up. He observed Roberts, who was going into a driveway that was straight ahead

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where the roadway curves. Carnell stated that he thought Roberts had came to a stop, so he began to back up to the garbage collection point, making contact with the right side of Roberts, who had proceeded straight into the driveway. Roberts stated that he saw Carnell and did not realize that he was backing up when he attempted to proceed straight into the driveway. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0153 was filed by Officer Cummings.

6/25/10 4:29 p.m. Ashley N. Lazaros, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2000 Volkswagen. Elsie R. Schupp, of Ekron, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet. Lazaros was west bound on KY 144 behind Schupp. Schupp was making a right turn into a parking lot when Lazaros struck Schupp in the rear. No injuries were reported.

Report 10-0154 was filed by Officer Wright.

6/26/10 9:13 a.m. Isaac N. Powell, of Irvington, was driving a 1998 Ford Taurus. Nicholas T. Hardesty, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2005 Case JI. Hardesty was operating eastbound on Hwy 144 and was in the process of making a left turn onto a dirt road when Powell, who was traveling in the same direction, attempted to pass Hardesty at the same time Hardesty was turning. Powell struck Hardesty while passing. No injuries were reported.

Report 10-0155 was filed by Officer Matti.

6/26/10 12:37 p.m. Amanda N. Hornback, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2000 Plymouth. Udo J. Fleischhauer, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. Fleischhauer was operating east bound on HWY 144 and was stopped to make a left turn onto Camelot Drive, when Hornback, who was operating east bound, was not able to stop and struck Fleischhauer from behind. No injuries were reported.

Report 10-0156 was filed by Officer Matti.

6/26/10 6 p.m. John P. McQuade, of Leithcfield, was driving a 2002 Harley-Davidson Sporster.

McQuade was operating eastbound on St. Martin Road. McQuade veered off the road and down into the ditch before laying the motorcycle over. A witness confirmed the account. McQuade was in a diabetic emergency and blacked out. McQuade was not wearing a helmet.

A computer check revealed that McQuade had a motorcycle permit only. The witness also stated that McQuade has been drinking earlier in the day. Meade County Med 1 was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0157 was filed by Officer Rogers.

6/26/10 7:21 p.m. Amanda L. Nichols, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1999 General Motors Sierra. Ethan M. Brangers, of Ekron, was driving a 1991 Chevrolet S10. Brangers was operating east bound on US 60.

Nichols was operating westbound in US 60 and was making a left turn onto Fort Avenue. Nichols failed to yield the right of way and turned in front of Brangers. Brangers then struck Nichols in the right side.

Nichols stated that another vehicle that was traveling eastbound on US 60 waved her to make a right turn onto Fort Avenue. Nichols stated that she did not see Brangers before making the turn. Fort Knox EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to U.S. Army Hospital. Report 10-0158 was filed by Officer Rogers.

6/30/10 4:46 a.m. Christina A. Stephenson, of Battletown, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer. Stephenson was east bound on KY 228 when a deer ran into her path resulting in a collision. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0159 was filed

by Officer Graham.

District Court 06/23/10 Demetrick L. Carter, 30, assault, 4th degree, minor injury; alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/7/10.

Joshua S. Rains, 30, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; operating ATV on roadway; fleeing or evading police, 1st degree; resisting arrest- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Mitchell B. Bowen, 23, fleeing or evading police, 1st degree; leaving the scene of an accident/ failure to render aid or assistance; reckless driving; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, 1st offense- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/30/10.

Jesse J. Ford, 24, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; resisting arrest- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Roger D. Ettel, 57, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs; 1st offense- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Harry P. Carroll, 40, operating

a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Kevin J. Dowell, 29, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; operating a motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, 3rd offense; possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/7/10.

James A. Hays, 22, speeding 16mph over limit; improper start from parked position; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Dana E. Counterman, 54, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offenseplead guilty, 6 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation, fine suspended/waived; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years.

Jason C. Moore, 28, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all othersplead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Seth King, 24, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/30/10, no communication or contact with Snappy Tomato Pizza.

Deborah A. Andres, 29, theft of identity of another without consent- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/30/10.

Joshua D. Fuqua, 29, flagrant non support- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/30/10.

Joseph D. Riggs, 28, receiving stolen property under $10,000plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/30/10, Arvin E. Lawson, 47, theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- failure to appear.

Steven W. Slone, 24, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all othersplead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10. No communication or contact with Snappy Tomato Pizza.

Belinda E. Elliott, theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 9/1/10.

Burtless S. Hart, possession of marijuana- plead guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation.

Jason L. Stewart, 30, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all othersplead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10, no communication or contact with Snappy Tomato Pizza.

Lee L. Hall, 22, non supportpreliminary hearing 7/7/10.

Nicole M. Powers, 23, non support- failure to appear.

Kathleen Smyth, 35, theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Christopher M. Adams, 34, speeding 26mph over/greater; reckless driving; fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, motor vehicle; improper registration plate; no motorcycle operators license; failure to comply with helmet law, under 21 years old; carrying a concealed deadly weapon; inadequate silencer- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/7/10.

Jill N. Carroll, 34, one headlight-dismissed with proof; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- plead not guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, KAPS, $100 fine.

Steven G. Thompson, 36, speeding 16mph over limit- plead guilty, $32 fine; failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no operators license in possession, $50 fine; failure to surrender revoked operators license- dismissed.

Dennie E. Davis, 25, failure to wear seat belts; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense- failure to appear.

William A. Piccolo III, 27, failure to wear seat belts, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security; failure to notify address change to Dept. of Transportation- failure to appear.

Kelly S. Simpson, 44, failure of owner to maintained required insurance/security, 1st offenseplead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/7/10.

Phillip D. Helton, 30, speeding 26mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 25mph, $60 fine.

Jeremy S. Drury, 24, speeding 26mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 25mph, $60 fine.

Todd A. Eaton, 41, failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine; failure to wear seat beltsplead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine.

Raymond A. Peeler, 31, speeding 16mph over limit- state traffic school; failure to notify address change to Dept. of Transportation- dismissed with proof;

Friday, July 9, 2010 failure to produce insurance carddismissed with proof.

Paul H. Sherrill, 73, failure to wear seat belts- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed with proof.

Nicholas K. Dittmer, 25, failure to wear seat belts; failure to produce insurance card- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Joe T. Nichols, 36, speeding 15mph over limit; failure to wear seat belts- failure to appear.

Bryan E. Masden, 20, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine.

John M. Norton, 39, speeding 18mph over limit- plead guilty $36 fine; operating on suspended/ revoked operators license- plead guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine.

Timothy E. McGaren, 31, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all others- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Mary J. Wardrip, 46, advertise drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 7/7/10.

Chad M. Hall, 25, cultivation of marijuana, under 5 plants, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 7/7/10.

David P. Wedge, 19, truancy, student 18 but not yet 21- County Attorney dismissed.

Christopher A. Chretien, 19, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possession of marijuana; reckless driving- pretrial conference 6/30/10.

Jon M. Leveque, 32, speeding 26mph over/greater- amend to 25mph, $60 fine; license to be in possession- plead guilty, $250 fine.

Joshua D. Clark, 30, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- amend to no license in possession, $50 fine; leaving the scene of an accident failure to render aid or assistance; improper registration plate- County Attorney dismissed; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 2nd or greater offense- defer order 12 months, KAPS. Sean T. Murphy, 45, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- pretrial conference 8/4/10, jury trial 8/13/10.

Stephen A. Ballinger, 19, truancy, student 18 but not yet 21pretrial conference 9/29/10.

Amos L. Clark, 53, local city ordinance- County Attorney dismissed.

Jason P. Thomas, 30, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offense; operating on suspended/revoked operators license; possession of controlled substance, 1st offense; possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container- pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Penny A. Kelly, 41, 29 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 7/21/10.

Brandyn R. Betz, 21, careless driving; instruction permit violations; possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- failure to appear.

Melisa A. Hurt, 37, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all others; theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 7/21/10.

William A. Blanton, 31, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- plead guilty, 12 months probated after 15 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Megan T. Orr, 21, theft by unlawful taking/disp- shoplifting- pretrial conference 7/21/10.

Melanie House, 19, theft by unlawful taking/disp- shopliftingpretrial conference 7/21/10.

Kenneth S. Frasure, 39, cruelty to animals, 2nd degree- order deferred 12 months.

James O. Goodwin, 48, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree; assault, 4th degree, no visible injurypretrial conference 7/7/10.

Cornelius Clark Jr., 21, assault, 4th degree, minor injury- pretrial conference 9/8/10.

Jennifer Shreves, 35, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offensepretrial conference 8/18/10, jury trial 8/27/10.

Robert A. Lee, 21, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine.

Nina G. Reynolds, 22, speeding 10mph over limit; failure to register transfer of motor vehiclepretrial conference 7/7/10.

Robert A. Hutton Jr., 47, speeding 24mph over limit- state traffic school.

Christian Oswaldo-Arredondo, 24, speeding 19mph over

limit- plead guilty, $38 fine; no operators/moped license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine.

Bobby R. Kraatz, 20, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine; speeding 26mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 25mph over, $60 fine; improper equipment- dismissed; improper display of registration plates- plead guilty $25 fine; rear license not illuminated- plead guilty, $25; license plate no legible- plead guilty, $25 fine; reckless driving- dismissed.

Patrick B. Hardin Jr., speeding 26mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 25mph, $60 fine; failure to produce insurance carddismissed.

Michael D. McAnallen, 21, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree, motor vehicle- plead guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation.

Jennifer R. French, 28, failure to wear seat belts; operating on suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 7/7/10.

Anna E. Cundiff, 55, 3 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks under $300; probation violation (for misdemeanor offense); theft by unlawful taking, gasoline under $500; 2 counts of theft by deception , including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 8/11/10.

Billie Jean Mitchell, 29, speeding 19mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card; possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container- pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Kathleen C. Smyth, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks under $500pretrial conference 7/14/10.

Stephen W. Clater Sr., 52, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 3rd or greater offense within 12 months- plead guilty, 90 days probated after 45 days jail, 2 year probation, KAPS; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- 90 days probated after 30 days jail, 2 year probation; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- plead guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS; operating a motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense- dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

Quintezz’ R. Thompson, 24, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear.

Russell W. Ivey, 31, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- failure to appear.

Fallon L. Meredith, 28, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revoked, 200 hours community service, reprobated for 2 years, KAPS. Thomas D. Frank, 41, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 6/30/10.

Marilyn L. Camara vs. Billy Joe Mattingly II, domestic violence- EPO entered, continue 2 weeks.

April A. Hathaway vs. Christopher Byan-Allen Hathaway, domestic violence- DVO dismissed.

Anglea M. Mulligan vs. Patrick D. Hathaway, domestic violence- DVO dismissed.

Tina L. Cox vs. Timothy S. Lamoureux, domestic violenceDVO entered, in effect till 6/23/11.

Ethel C. Lee vs. Teresa S. White, domestic violence- EPO entered, continue to 7/7/10.

Thomas R. Hearn, 28, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 9/29/10.

William K. Dilley, 47, criminal mischief, 2nd degree; assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury; theft by unlawful taking/disp- autopreliminary hearing 8/18/10.

Michael D. Hack, 48, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all others; theft by deception, including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 8/11/10.

Amanda A. McCoy, 26, 5 counts of theft by deception, including cold checks under $500; flagrant non support- failure to appear.

Jeffery M. Tynan, 20, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 7/21/10; burglary, 1st degree; theft by unlawful taking/ disp-firearm; theft by unlawful taking- building- waive to grand jury 7/12/10.

Zachery C. Willett, 19, burglary, 1st degree; theft by unlawful taking/ disp- firearm; theft by deception, including cold checks under $10,000; receiving stolen property under $500waive to grand jury 7/12/10.

Joe M. Gatrost, 30, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear.

David M. Thorpe, 33, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense- pretrial conference 6/30/10.

NEWS

Friday, July 9, 2010

Obese

COMMISSIONER’S SALE • July 14, 2010 at 12:01 P.M. MEADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE • BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY

From page A1 with it is most children who are obese stay obese.

That’s really sad and kind of scary when you think about it.”

The Kentucky Department of Education also sees statistics from many different studies, including the recent TAH study, which all reached similar conclusions.

“That’s just one of many numbers, and we look at all of those numbers,” Department of Education spokesperson Lisa Gross said. “The general consensus is that we are a fat state.”

Kentucky schools play a significant role in promoting healthy habits in children, such as eating healthier and getting more exercise.

Laws have been enacted regulating the quality of foods served to students, as well as requiring certain daily amounts of exercise.

“Schools play a big role in student health,” Gross said.

“And you do see kids thinking about it in ways they didn’t think about it before, and maybe even talking about it at home. It’s a much bigger effort and it’s something the schools are definitely taking seriously.”

Like with children, less exercise is also a cause in the influx of obesity rates in adults, according to True.

Quake From page A1 of an earthquake impact assessment which calculated the extent of damage effectuated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

Although Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee would feel the brunt of the damage, Kentucky and Illinois would also be impacted.

The extent of the carnage would be devastating, according to the report.

Nearly 715,000 buildings in the eight state study region would be damaged, including as many as 130 hospitals.

The ensuing havoc would create infrastructure damage that would likely result in nearly 86,000 injuries and

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 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Vs. JAMES CLARK, et al

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In recent years, people in America have fought on a regular basis to shed extra pounds.

“Kentucky does not score very well with adults who practice physical activity on a daily basis,” she said.

“If kids are exposed to physical activity at a young age, there’s a chance that will become a part of their lifestyle.

I’m looking at it more as a long term thing, let’s build habits these kids will take into adulthood.”

Mississippi topped obesity rankings for both adults and children, the report concluded.

Colorado had the lowest adult obesity ranking with 19.1, while Oregon had the lowest children’s obesity rate with 9.6 percent.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

vention Web site, obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or greater.

Body mass Index is calculated from a person’s weight and height, and provides a reasonable indicator of body fatness and weight categories that may lead to health problems.

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardio vascular disease, certain types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Though Kentucky’s rates signify a problem, it concurs with a national trend, according to True.

“If you look at the maps for obesity, there are only two or three states who aren’t over 20-25 percent.

We just happen to lead the parade,” she said.

fatalities.

The devastation would also play havoc on the economies of the eight state region, the report added.

The states would suffer direct economic losses, with the fiscal pitfall likely to reach nearly $300 billion and indirect losses expected to at least double that amount, according to the study.

“You’re looking at losing banking systems, electrical grids going out of power for months, and bridges would become impassable,” Dodson said.

The fault is no stranger to seismic activity.

Ground rumblings in the region were reported as far back as 1699 by European explorers in the region.

Between 1811 and 1812, a series of four earthquakes

in the seismic zone ranging from 7.0 to 8.1 magnitudes rocked the zone.

The result of the quake leveled towns, changed the course of many rivers, and even created Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee.

“People thought the devil had come to Kentucky,” Dodson said.

More recently, the fault became active in April 2008, leading to a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Meade County.

That quake was minimal compared to what is expected by earthquake forecasters, according to Dodson.

“Nowhere is prepared for what we’re looking at, like an earthquake like in 181112,” Dodson said. “Nowhere in the country is prepared for something like that.”

GRAPH BY U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

The above map shows the comparison of the magnitude of earthquake caused by California’s major fault and the 1895 earthquake caused by the New Madrid fault.

Highway From page A1

Construction on the $4.4 million new route and realignment of KY 933 began in March. The 2.4-mile proj-

ect includes a new stretch that will tie the existing KY 933 from Buttermilk Falls Road southwest to KY 448 near Berryman Road. The project is designed to ease truck access to area industrial sites, including Buttermilk Falls Industrial Park.

The road would also provide access to a prospective new river port.

Motorists are asked to use appropriate caution near the work zone.

Visit http://511.ky.gov for the latest statewide traffic updates.

State Police holding safety checks Submitted by the Kentucky State Police 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

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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.

Stay one step ahead of the storm Call the Meade County Emergency Management Hotline for important information about weather threats, school closings and delays, road closures, flash flood advisories, emergency shelter locations and more.

422-1082 www.meadeema.com

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00301 CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00301 PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $60,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 23 November, 2009 and a subsequent order entered on 21 May, 2010 rescheduling said sale, the Master Commissioner will on 14 July, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Beginning at a pipe 30’ from center of Highway #144 and corner to Lamkin; thence with Highway #144 S. 671/4 degrees W. 100 feet to a pipe corner to Richard Board; thence with Board’s line S. 30 3/4 degrees W. 282 feet to a pipe corner to Lucas; thence with Lucas’ line N. 74 3/4 degrees W. 150 feet to a pipe corner to Lamkin; thence with Lamkin’s line N. 40 1/4 degrees E. 292 feet to the beginning and containing 0.8 acre, more or less.

Said property was conveyed to James Clark, unmarried, from Terry Wilson a/k/a/ Terrance Wilson and Jean Wilson, husband and wife, on June 23, 2006 by a deed recorded on June 27, 2006 in Deed Book 514, Page 360.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $69,963.57 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

DAVID E. JOHNSON, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #2 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Vs. JONATHAN HESCHKE, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00500 PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $180,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 4 June, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 14 July, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 36 Allen Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108 and is more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: Being Lot 5, Pack Estates, Meade County, Kentucky, per plat of same of record in Plat Cabinet 6, Sheet 121, in the Office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

Tract 2: Being Lot 6, Pack Estates, Meade County, Kentucky, per plat of the same record in Plat Cabinet 6, Sheet 121, in the Office of the Meade County Clerk.

Being the same property conveyed to Rebecca Heschke and Jonathan Heschke, her husband, from Pack Properties, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, and Bennie Pack and Linda Pack, his wife, by Deed dated February 10, 2006 and recorded in Deed Book 508, Page 605 in the Office of the Meade County Clerk.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $201,975.53 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

ANGELA M. GOAD, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #3 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Vs. SANDRA LEE ISAACS, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-CI-00531 PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $115,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 7 June, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 14 July, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 65 Medley Drive, Ekron, Kentucky 40117 and is more particularly described as follows: Medley Farm: Lots 1,2, and part of 3 Being lots 1, 2 and part of 3 of the Medley Farm shown on the Plat Book 4, Page 170, in th Office of the Meade County Court Clerk, containing 2,299 acres.

Detailed Legal: Being a tract consolidating Tract No. 1, Tract No. 2, and part of Tract No. 3 of the Medley Farm Division located on the Rock Have-Buck Grove Road in Meade County, Kentucky and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a set 1/2 iron pin and cap with RLS #997, in the southeasterly line of the right-of-way of he Rock Have-Buck Grove Road, said point of beginning being located on a corner common to Tract No. 1 of the Medley Farm Divison and a tract conveyed to Chalres K. Medley as described in Deed Book 94, Page 353 in the Office f the Meade County Clerk, and referenced southwesterly along said road about 3.5 miles from its intersection with Kentucky 1638; Thence along the property line dividing Tracts 1, 2, and part of 3 and said Medley tract, South 33D 37m 06S East a distance of 591.70 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin and cap on a new corner in said Medley’s line; Thence south 53D 25M 33S West along a line dividing Tract No. 3 a distance of 184.27 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin and cap in the northesterly line of the right-of-way of Medley Drive; Thence North 36D 31M 30SWest along said right-of-way line a distance of 599.82 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin on the pint of intersection of the northeasterly line of the right-of-way of Medley Drive and the southeasterly line of the right-of-way of the rock Haven-Buck Grove Road; Thence North 56D 47M 24S East along the southeasterly line of the right-of-way of Rock Haven-Buck Grove Road a distance of 352.60 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.299 acres and subject to all easements of record and apparent.

Subject to a 50.00 foot Building Line and Utility easement running 50.00 feet from and parallel to the road frontage log line and 15.00 foot utility easement running 15.00 feet from and parallel to all interior lot lines.

Being the same property conveyed to William C. Issacs, Sr. and Sandra Lee Isaacs, from Land, Inc., by Deed dated August 24, 1999 and recorded August 27, 1999 in Deed Book 424, Page 501, in the Office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

And included is a 2000, Make REDM, Model W822, Model #28 x 7, VIN 137C1128, Title # 992510820067.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $126,065.40 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

STEPHANIE A. MAGUIRE, Counsel for Plaintiff Property # 4 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II THE CECILIAN BANK Vs. ALBERT ANDREW PATENAUDE, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 10-CI-00070 PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $80,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 4 June, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 14 July, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

A little over one acre lying on the South Side of the New Brandenburg Road, leading to Old Weldon, describes as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the land owned by Tom Wather, where it joins the New Brandenburg Road; thence in a Southerly direction along the West line of Tom Wather 195 feet to the Northeast corner of Holston tract; thence in a Southerly direction with the Northerly line of Holston 891 feet to a point 27 feet South of the New Brandenburg Road; thence Easterly with the Southerly line of the New Brandenburg Road in a meandering direction to the Northwest corner of Tom Wathen, and point of beginning, containing more than one acre.

There is excepted and not conveyed the following described property: Exception 1: Land sold to Harold Lewis Benham and wife by Deed dated July 8, 1958 and recorded in Deed Book 91, page 112, and further described as: Beginning at a stake or stone on the Old Weldon Road and the property line of Buz Wathen; thence along the Wathen line in a Southerly direction 105 feet to a stake or stone and to Lawson line; thence along same in a Westerly direction 75 feet and to a stake or stone another line of Lawson; thence along same in a Northernly direction 105 feet and back to the Old Weldon Road; thence along same in a Easterly direction 90 feet and back to the place of beginning.

Exception 2: Land sold to Larry Lawson and wife by a Deed dated April 14, 1973 and recorded in Deed Book 122, page 52 and thither described as: Beginning at a stake in the line of Donald Dix and Old Weldon Road; thence along Old Weldon Road in a Northerly Direction 235 feet to a stake and to a line of Louise Lawson; thence along her line in an Easterly direction 78 feet to a stake and to line of Donald Dix; thence along Dix line in a Southerly direction 249 feet to a stake and back to Donald Dix; thence along the same in an Easterly direction 26 feet back to Old Weldon Road, the place of beginning.

Exception 3: Land sold to Harold Benham and wife by Deed dated April 14, 1972, and recorded in Deed Book 122, page 54, and further described as: Beginning at a stake in line with Old Weldon Road and line of Louis Lawson; thence along the said road in a Northerly direction 239 feet to a stake and to a line of Harold Benham; thence along same in an Easterly direction 100 feet to a stake and another line of Harold L. Benham; thence along same in a Northerly direction 75 feet to a stake and to a line of Andrew Wathen; thence along same in a Easterly direction 68 feet to a stake and to a line of Donald Dix; thence along same in a Southerly direction 330 feet to a stake and back to line of Louise Lawson; thence along same in a Westerly direction 123 feet and back to the place of beginning.

Exception 4: Land sold to Virgil Whistle by Deed dated April 5, 1975, and recorded in Deed Book130, page 34, and further described as: Beginning at a stake in line with the Old Weldon Road, and property line of Harold Benham; thence along said road in a Southerly direction 65 feet to a stake and to a line of Clayton Lawson; thence along the same in Easterly direction 115 feet to a stake and to a line od Donald Dix; thence along same in a Northerly direction 65 feet to a stake and back to the line of Harold Benham; thence along same in a Westerly direction 123 feet to stake and back to place of beginning.

Title derived by Albert Andrew Patenaude and Tabitha Patenaude, husband and wife, and Brenda Raley, a single person, by Deed Book 526, page 230, in the Office of the Meade County Clerk The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy judgments in the amount of $72,984.48 and $8,069.00 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

DAVID T. WILSON, II, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #5 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Vs. SETH A. PERRY AKA SETH ALAN PERRY, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-CI-00394 PLAINTIFF

DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $134,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 18 June, 2009 and a subsequent order entered on 4 June, 2010 rescheduling said sale, the Master Commissioner will on 14 July, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 288 Meadow Glenn, Vine Grove, Kentucky 40175 and is more particularly described as follows: Being Lot 11A of Meadow Glenn Subdivision, a plat of which is of record in Plat Book 5, Sheet 100 in the Office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

Being the same property conveyed to Seth Alan Perry and Erin Perry, husband and wife, from Earl Davis and Nancy Davis, his wife, by Deed dated July 19, 2005 and recorded July 22, 2005 in Deed Book 501, page 86, 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 $135,393.05 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

DAVID E. JOHNSON, 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 abovedescribed 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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Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a free service to community groups and organizations for event announcements. To submit event information, please call The News Standard office at 270-422-4542, visit us at 1065 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, or e-mail us at sales@thenewsstandard.com.

Friday, July 9

•EXTENSION HOMEMAKER COUNCIL – 10 a.m. at the MC Extension office.

•P.L. KASEY CENTER – 9 a.m. coffee, donuts and games.

10 a.m. exercise. 10:30 a.m. nutrition bingo. P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Free. Every Friday.

All times are eastern. 270-547-7648

Saturday, July 10

•CIVIL WAR DAYS – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7 p.m.-dusk at Riverfront Park. Events include Morgan’s Raid on downtown, battles, camp dance, and much more. Visit www. brandenburgreenactment.com for more information.

•FREE CONCERT – 7 p.m. in the parking lot of First Baptist Church, 338 High Street, Brandenburg. “Swerve” will be performing. For more information call 270-422-3355.

•MC FARMER’S MARKET – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the MC Extension Office pavilion.

•DINO-MITE MOVIE NIGHT – 5 p.m. at the Louisville Zoo. Featuring “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” Meet and greet Danny’s dinosaur from the popular children’s book “Danny and the Dinosaur” then enjoy the movie under the stars. Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. For more information visit www.louisvillezoo.org.

•PILATES – 9 a.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. Beginning mat pilates. Limited class size. Call to register. 270422-2094 •VFW DANCE – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184

Sunday, July 11

•CIVIL WAR DAYS – 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park.

Events include Morgan’s Raid on Downtown, battles, camp dance, and much more. Visit www.brandenburgreenactment.com for more information.

•CLASSIC CORVETTES KY MEETING – 2 p.m. in the conference room at Addington Field (E-town Airport), Kitty Hawk Drive off Ring Rd. For more information contact Bob Schramm at 270-763-8439 or email jaycamper@gmail.com.

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

Monday, July 12

•MCHS YOUTH CHEER CAMP – July 12-16 from 9 a.m.12 p.m. in the Brandenburg Primary Gym. For students entering grades 1-8. For more information contact Kim Wood at 270-668-3217 or email kim.wood@meade.kyschools.us.

•CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS – 7-9 p.m. at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital. To register call 812-738-7830 ext. 2012.

•THE MEADE TO SEW – 6 p.m. at the MC Extension Office. Bring your own supplies and tools. Space is limited, so pre-register. 270-422-4958 •KENTUCKY PUBLIC RETIREES MEETING – 11:30 a.m. at the Iron Skillet restaurant, off the Glendale exit on I-65 (Exit 86), inside the Petro Shopping Center. Speaker will be State Rep. Jimmie Lee. For more information call 270-765-4015.

•BRANDENBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Second Monday every month. 7 p.m.

•MULDRAUGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Second Monday every month. 6:30 p.m.

•BUNCO – 6:30-8:30 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. $5. Concessions sold. Second Monday every month. 270-547-7648

Tuesday, July 13

•MC FARMER’S MARKET – 1-5 p.m. at the MC Extension Office pavilion.

•DULCIMER JAM – 6:30 p.m. at Vine Grove City Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and listen or play. 270-877-2422 •MC CIVIL WAR HERITAGE ASSOCIATION INC. MEETING – 7 p.m. at the MC Public Library. Everyone welcome.

•BLUEGRASS HOMEMAKERS – Meet second Tuesday of every month. 10 a.m. Call the MC Extension Office for more information. 270-422-4958 •FRIENDSHIP HOMEMAKERS – Meet second Tuesday of every month. 6 p.m. Call the MC Extension Office for more information. 270-422-4958 •FISCAL COURT MEETING. Second Tuesday every month. 7 p.m.

•SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. Second Tuesday every month. 7:30 p.m.

•LION’S CLUB – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Home Plate Restaurant, call 422-3293.

Fair From page A1 And those were the days when they still served full home cooked meals at the fair, not the funnel cakes, corn dogs and cotton candy that are served today today.

They were the humble beginnings for what the fair has become today.

Faded memories of a fair nearly 50 years ago give way to a current fair that is impressive, to say the least.

“It’s the second best fair in the state of Kentucky,” Barger said. “I know of people who will save up their vacation days at work, just so they can go to the fair all week.”

According to Barger, the fair boards of most recent memory, spearheaded by the likes of former fair manager Jim Greer and current fair manager David Pace, have made the fair the award-winning fete that it is today.

In the years since the earlier fair boards, the fair has been transformed from a three day affair to a week long triumph of Meade County festivities.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has bestowed the county fair with numerous awards, including the prestigious Most Progressive Fair Award in 1996.

Pace admits the fair has taken a more motorized edge, but will always stay consistently founded in agriculture.

“We’ve always kept our roots of the fair agricultural,” he said. “Even though we’re big into motor sports, we’ll always have agriculture embedded in our roots.”

Since Pace has taken the reigns as fair manager, many changes have transpired.

Roads at the fairgrounds are now blacktopped, replacing gritty gravel avenues that produced blanketing dust clouds.

There has also been the addition of buildings and updated facilities.

The average attendance for the past few years has been more than 40,000 people.

But Pace, who owns a t-shirt from every Meade County Fair tractor and truck pull dating back to 1981, doesn’t take credit for the booming success of the fair.

“None of us could have

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Wednesday, July 14 •FREE FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. at Corydon Cinemas. Showing “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”

•DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: MANAGING YOUR MEALS – Initial class at 1 p.m. and follow up class at 2:30 p.m. at the MC Health Department. Registration is required. 800-280-1601 ext.1035 •YOGA – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. 270-422-2094 •BEGINNING YOGA –5 p.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. 270-422-2094 •VFW BINGO – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184 •LINE DANCING – 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff, Ky. Every Wednesday. 270-668-7228 •GARRETT HOMEMAKERS – Meet second Wednesday of every month. 11 a.m. Call the MC Extension Office for more information. 270-422-4958 •TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMEMAKERS – Meet second Wednesday of every month. 11 a.m. Call the MC Extension Office for more information. 270-422-4958

Thursday, July 15

•BEGINNING FOOD PRESERVATION: CANNING – 6:30 p.m. at the MC Extension Office. To pre-register call 270-422-4958.

•A TASTE OF MEADE COUNTY COMMITTEE – 10 a.m. at the MC Extension Office.

•NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES YEARLY DINNER – 12 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. Bring a dish, meat, etc. Norva Lark from Hardin Memorial Hospital will speak on the heart. For more information call 270-668-1742.

•CHARLIE LOGSDON FREE WALKING TOUR – 7 p.m. on the square in Elizabethtown. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Dana Beth Lyddan at 270-234-8258.

•COMMUNITY DINNER – 5:30 to 7 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Carryout available at 5 p.m. $6 for adults. $4 for children 10 and under. Every Thursday. All times are eastern. 270547-7648 •MEADE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING. Third Thursday every month. 6:30 p.m.

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•MEADE COUNTY FAIR – July 17-24 •WILKINS FAMILY REUNION – July 17 at 12 p.m. at the MC Senior Citizens building, 1200 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg. Friends and family welcome. For more information contact Deloris Webb at 502-447-6575.

•14TH ANNUAL FAIR FEST 5K – July 17 at 7:40 a.m. for the 1 mile fun run/ walk and 8 a.m. for the 5K at the MC Fairgrounds.

•ST. MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH PICNIC – All State and District Offices day July 17. Beef and Office Democrat Republican Other chicken dinner served State Rep. Jeff Greer (D) Dalton Jantzen (R) from 3-7 p.m. “Hillbillies Dis. Judge 1 Steve Crebessa Havin’ Fun” and “Final Reckoning” playing. Corn Kenneth Harold Goff II hole pitch, and silent aucDis. Judge 2 Darren Sipes tion. Baby contest, contact Shan F. Embry Tammy at 270-547-7207.

Com. Atty. Susan Streible (D) David M. Williams (R) •MCHS CLASS OF 1980 CLASS REUNION – Saturday, August 7 at the Doe Meade County Offices Valley Swim and Tennis Office Democrat Republican Other Club. Check us out on FaRebecca Richardson (D) PVA cebook. Call Angie Yates Judge/Ex. Becky Flaherty (D) Gerry Lynn (R) Bevill at 270-422-5317 for Attorney Jessica Brown Roberts (D) Margaret L. Matney (R) more information.

•NATIVE AMERICAN Clerk Katrina Fitzgerald (D) POW-WOW – August 13 Sheriff Clifford L. Wise (D) William “Butch” Kerrick (R) and 14 at Brandenburg Jailer Troy Seelye (D) Carlton ”Daryl” Haynes (R) Riverfront Park.

Visit Coroner William R. “Billy” Adams (D) www.meadearts.com for Surveyor Timothy W. Smith (D) more information.

•RIVER HERITAGE FESTIVAL – September Meade County Magistrates 25 at Brandenburg RivDistrict Democrat Republican Other erfront Park. Visit www.

1 – Muldraugh, Woodland, Grahampton meadearts.com for more Chris Cottrell (D) Thomas Goddard (I) information.

Submit your community 2 – Rock Haven, Doe Valley, Weldon event today to The News Herbert “Herbie” Chism II (D) Mitch Shortt (R) Standard at 270-422-4542.

3 – Flaherty, Guston, Otter Creek Mark D. Hubbard (D) Gale Delano (R) 4 – B-burg East, B-burg West, Ashton done it without our fair boards,” Pace said. “But the Tony Staples (D) Gary P. Chapman (R) thing that makes our fair so 5 – Ekron, Buck Grove, Garrett successful, is that we have Harold E. Davidson (D) Steve Wardrip (R) the support of the entire 6 – Payneville, Battletown, Wolf Creek community.”

Randall Hardesty (D) Debra Masterson (R) The 2010 Meade County Fair will feature a few new events.

Meade County Constables On Monday evening, District Democrat Republican Other troops from Fort Knox will 1 – Muldraugh, Woodland, Grahampton be on hand to raise the flags.

Henry Bailey (D) Christopher Williams (R) Later that evening, local bands Floored and The Ra2 – Rock Haven, Doe Valley, Weldon chel Timberlake Band will James R. Tanner (D) Bob Colasanti (R) perform in the main arena, 3 – Flaherty, Guston, Otter Creek Pace said.

Russell F. Zahnd (R) On Saturday, July 24, the 4– B-burg East, B-burg West, Ashton fair will feature a remote controlled truck and tractor Jason L. Fore (D) pull in the new auction and 5 – Ekron, Buck Grove, Garrett show barn, he added.

James Perguson (D) James P. Harris (R) For a full fair schedule, 6 – Payneville, Battletown, Wolf Creek visit the Meade County Fair James “J.C.” Chism (D) Phillip Wimpee (R) Web site at www.meadecountyfair.com.

With the addition of new The GENERAL ELECTION to be held in November 2, 2010, will include races for Branfeatures almost every year, denburg, Ekron, Muldraugh MAYORS and CITY COUNCILS. This list above is for the what started as a homecomNovember election with the current candidate information available. ing has turned into a homespun, yearly festival that is as anticipated as Christmas.

“They’ve got so much stuff going on, it’s unreal,” he said. “It’s many times better than it used to be. You could not believe the people that come here, from Indiana and Louisville, and all over.

People just can’t wait for the Meade County Fair.”

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Ky. Medicaid announces program changes Ky. Cabinet for Health and Family Services The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) announced changes today to the Medicaid program that will save approximately $87 million in state and federal funds (almost $26 million in state general funds alone), while minimizing the impact on recipients and providers and increasing efforts to curb waste, fraud and abuse.

“We have worked extremely hard to balance maximizing cost containment options with maintaining services to the growing Medicaid population,” said Medicaid Commissioner Elizabeth Johnson. “These common sense changes serve to enhance the integrity of the program, support quality practice by participating providers and continue to provide appropriate and quality care for recipients.”

Changes include: •Implementing a new policy of reimbursing for prescriptions only if written by enrolled, active Medicaid providers.

This will enhance program integrity by reducing drugseeking and drug diversion behavior among Medicaid recipients. It will save money by reducing some members’ ability to “doctor shop” for unnecessary drugs or abused substances.

The change will also result in improved patient care, as well as savings, by reducing the opportunity for duplicative or contraindicated medications being prescribed to a member. The program will be phased in to allow members and providers an opportunity to assure necessary maintenance and behavioral medications are continued without any gaps in availability.

•Enactingvariouspharmacy changes, including covering only the generic version, rather than the brand name, of over-the-counter medications that are on a specified

list and are prescribed by a provider. Medicaid currently covers all prescribed over-the-counter medications. Also, members will be required to use 90 percent of their medication, rather than 80 percent, before they are allowed to obtain a refill of their prescription.

This will discourage “stockpiling” of medications and reduce waste and opportunities for illegal medication selling, while still guaranteeing access to necessary medications for Medicaid recipients.

•Expanding the “lock in” program with members who are identified as having high costs relative to their medical condition. The program will be enhanced to refine the identification of members and limit them to one designated primary care provider, one pharmacy and one controlled substance provider (if different from the primary care provider) and one hospital for treatment of non-emergency conditions.

The change is designed to reduce the unnecessary use of medical services, treatments, emergency rooms and, in conjunction with the pharmacy changes, the abuse of controlled substances.

•Moving the provision of diabetic supplies, such as glucose monitors and test strips, exclusively to pharmacies, to allow Medicaid to maximize any available manufacturer rebates.

The majority of Medicaid recipients obtain their diabetic supplies through pharmacies, so they will experience no change. Those who do purchase the supplies through Durable Medical Equipment (DME) companies typically purchase them from out-of-state companies, so this policy change will help keep Medicaid dollars in Kentucky.

•Partnering with the Department of Revenue to increase collaboration in collecting outstanding debts owed by providers. After

DMS exhausts all other means of collection, the Department of Revenue will be informed of the outstanding debt and will locate the provider and begin the collection process through a tax interception program.

•Enhancing the Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program. HIPP permits Medicaid to pay the premium of a Medicaid recipient who has access to an employer-sponsored health insurance plan. This program allows DMS and its recipients to participate in the health insurance market and offer recipients a better opportunity to coordinate their benefits with their families.

A mechanism will be created to identify eligible recipients and provide for marketing and education about the benefits of enrolling in the HIPP program. The enhanced program will make participation more attractive by providing “wraparound coverage” that can give recipients access to services not otherwise covered through an employersponsored plan.

•Complying with recently enacted federal health care reform legislation that will require all state Medicaid programs to alter their reimbursements for certain preventable events.

The reform will reduce payments for services that relate to hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) and some conditions on a list of Serious Reportable Events (called “Never Events”).

The change implemented

by DMS will be similar to the existing Medicare policy.

This change is intended to provide hospitals with clear financial incentives to reduce HACs and Never Events.

•Enhancing Surveillance and Utilization Review Subsystem (SURS) and program integrity through the use of incentives for contracted third parties to work with DMS to more aggressively identify provider fraud and abuse. After conducting a

New contract for Passport Health Ky. Cabinet for Health and Family Services The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and University Health Care, Inc. (Passport Health Plan) have reached an agreement for Fiscal Year 2011 that will provide continuity of health care services to approximately 160,000 Medicaid recipients in a 16-county area, which includes Meade County.

Under the agreement, Passport Health Plan members will continue to have access to 35 hospitals, more than 3,000 physicians and hundreds of ancillary providers, ensuring no disruption in the provision of health care to Passport members.

The one-year agreement will allow the Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) to continue to contract with the Passport Health Plan while also achieving reductions in the projected cost growth of the plan, and allows the Medicaid program to operate with the limited

funding appropriated. It also gives Passport the flexibility to manage the health plan’s cost of operations within the total resources (payments from DMS and Passport’s reserves) available to the plan.

“We are extremely pleased we were able to reach an agreement that protects options for our Passport members while also staying within our limited available resources,” said Janie Miller, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

“Passport is a long-standing, valuable partner in our efforts to provide quality health care to Kentucky’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Elizabeth Johnson, DMS commissioner. “During these difficult times, this agreement reflects a true partnership approach in meeting the financial constraints faced by the Medicaid program, while ensuring quality care for our citizens.”

“I very much appreciate the efforts of Governor

Beshear and Secretary Miller as we worked together to ensure we continue to meet the needs and improve the lives of the citizens of Kentucky, especially during these harsh economic times,” said James Ramsey, president of the University of Louisville.

Under the agreement, Passport will receive no increase in the weighted average rates for services, but will receive additional funding for new eligible participants who come into the program. Under the new contract, total payments to Passport will increase by approximately $8 million for every 1 percent increase in the number of eligibles.

The agreement also will allow for the continuation of Passport’s payments in an estimated amount of $16.9 million to the University of Louisville Hospital Urban Trauma Center, with the UofL Hospital contributing the state share, as proposed in the recently enacted biennial budget.

Five die over Fourth of July holiday weekend

By Kentucky State Police Office of Public Affairs Preliminary statistics indicate that five people died in five separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways during the official Fourth of July Independence Day holiday period, which began at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 2 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 5.

Four of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and three of those were not wearing seat belts. The motor vehicle crashes occurred in Grayson, Hopkins, Bell and Todd counties.

One crash involved a motorcycle in Fayette County and the victim was not wearing a helmet.

The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in this crash.

Through July 5, preliminary statistics indicate that 353 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2010.

This is 51 less than reported for the same time period in 2009.

There were 287 motor vehicle fatalities and 148 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Twenty-six pedestrians have been killed.

Thirty fatalities involved a motorcycle, one involved a

scooter and seven involved an ATV. Two fatalities involved a bicycle.

Forty-three crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. A total of eighty fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.

Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 800-222-5555.

Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.

review of current efforts, DMS determined that improvements could be made in identifying fraud and abuse and recovery of state funds. A request for proposals has been issued and is currently in process. DMS will contract with a vendor that will seek recoveries through innovative approaches, using the latest in computer modeling, based on the successful experience of other states.

•Shifting from DMS paying the state General Fund share for preventive health services provided through local health departments to the Department for Public Health putting up the state match. This change is designed to ensure these vital services can continue to expand.

DMS has and will continue to implement other programmatic changes, such as pharmacy audits and enforcement of maximum allowable service limitations. Many of the changes will be implemented immediately, with others following shortly thereafter.

The enacted Medicaid budget presumes program savings/reductions of $544 million ($106 million in state funds). These measures represent the first phase of addressing the shortfall. The $544 million in program savings is unrelated to the failure of Congress to extend the enhanced FMAP through June 30, 2011.

Should the enhanced FMAP not be extended, additional program reductions would be necessary absent increased General Fund revenue or reductions to other areas of state government.

Approximately 800,000 Kentuckians are enrolled in the Medicaid program, which has a budget of around $6 billion state and federal dollars for state fiscal year 2011.

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Louisville Zoo opens long awaited Glacier Run Wine documentary wins three awards Submitted by the Louisville Zoo

LOUISVILLE, KY — The Louisville Zoo and Mayor Jerry Abramson gave their final “seal of approval” to the Zoo’s new Seal and Sea Lion Habitat at Glacier Run during a public Grand Opening.

“The Louisville Zoo is known for its award-winning, innovative exhibits and Glacier Run continues that tradition with a world-class zoo experience right here in our own back yard,” Abramson said. “Glacier Run is an investment that will provide a major boost to our community and region’s quality of life and will be a tourism attraction for years to come.”

In September 2008, the Zoo began construction on the Glacier Run Village, the “heart” of Glacier Run, which now features pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) and will feature polar bears in the spring of 2011.

“Our Seal and Sea Lion Habitat offers a highquality, exciting experience that fundamentally advances your Zoo’s mission of ‘bettering the bond between people and our planet’ through education, recreation and quality family fun,” Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak said. “This exhibit gives visitors a unique opportunity to connect with playful and intelligent seals and sea lions through interactive Zoo keeper trainings and fun, educational presentations.”

To date, the Zoo’s Glacier Run Capital Campaign Steering Committee has raised more than $24 million for the entire project—the most ever raised for a single capital campaign in the Zoo’s 41-year history. The Zoo continues its efforts to raise the ap-

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A trainer at the Louisville Zoo works with a sea lion at the zoo’s new Glacier Run habitat. proximately $3 million remaining to complete the other originally planned components of Glacier Run, which will include polar bears, Steller ’s sea eagles, sea otters and an animal sanctuary.

Once Glacier Run is totally complete, the estimated economic impact of the Zoo on the region will increase to $33.6 million while adding more than 400 new jobs to the local economy.

Walczak said the exhibit is a tremendous triumph for the Zoo. “This isn’t just an exhibit. It is a place for understanding conservation and preservation,” he said. “For example, we currently have a young sea lion rescued from the Pacific coast that you will meet over the summer.

This exhibit is already making a positive impact on conservation and saving animals. Your Zoo is a place dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors and leadership in scientific research and

conservation education.”

Once completed, Glacier Run will not only tell the dramatic story of the polar bear, one of the most charismatic species on the planet becoming more threatened every day, it will also engage visitors of all ages and educate them about the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Glacier Run will inspire visitors to actively participate in the Zoo’s mission of bettering the bond between people and our planet.

Glacier Run will be a truly unique experience where one can visit the animals, talk to the keepers about conservation and become temporarily immersed in life on the tundra.

The exhibit will recreate the natural habitat for some of the Zoo’s most popular residents like polar bears, and the addition of species like the Steller ’s sea eagles, reindeer and Arctic fox will add to the feeling of being surrounded by wildlife. The town of

Corn adds pop and sweetness to salads

By Angela Shelf Medearis THE KITCHEN DIVA There’s an old saying that the best way to prepare freshly picked corn is to have a pot of water boiling in the corn patch so that you can cook it instantly. It’s best to cook fresh corn as soon after it’s been picked as possible.

If fresh corn isn’t stored or prepared properly, its natural sugars start to diminish quickly, resulting in a loss of sweetness within a couple of days.

If you can’t purchase fresh corn, frozen corn is an acceptable and delicious substitute for most recipes.

Corn on the cob is an essential part of a summer meal and provides many health benefits yearround.

The average serving of corn on the cob has about a quarter of your daily requirement for thiamin, which helps maintain memory, as well as betacryptoxanthin, which aids in lung health.

Corn also is high in folic acid, which is needed for women who are taking oral contraceptives. It also is a good source of fiber and contains fair amounts of vitamin C, magnesium, niacin and potassium.

One serving size (one ear of corn) has about 83 calories.

A corn kernel is made up of four major components: starch, fiber, protein and oil.

Corn can be processed in different ways to tap into these components, and it’s used in all kinds of products.

A typical grocery store will contain 4,000 products that list corn ingredients on the label, but many other products also depend on corn — from paper goods and cardboard packaging to meat, milk, eggs, poultry and

other protein products that come from corn-fed animals.

Here are some tips from the Utah State Extension Service for selecting and storing fresh corn: •Look for corn with good green husk color, silk ends that are free from decay or worm injury and stem ends that are not too discolored or dried.

Select ears that are wellcovered with plump, nottoo-mature kernels. Avoid ears with undeveloped kernels, ears with very large kernels and darkyellow kernels, because they can be tough and not very sweet.

•Husk one side of the corn. Press a fingernail into one of the kernels to test the liquid. Ripe corn should have a milky-looking liquid; overripe corn will have either a clear liquid or none at all.

•It is important to pick corn and process it within two to three hours. The sugar in corn is quickly lost, so for optimum quality process it as soon after picking as possible. If you can’t cook fresh corn immediately, store it in the refrigerator.

This recipe for Corn and Cabbage Slaw showcases the flavor of freshly picked corn to perfection.

Corn and Cabbage Slaw 5 cups cabbage

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1 1/2 cups fresh, whole kernel corn (or frozen and thawed) 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup chopped, roasted, salted peanuts, optional In a bowl, combine the cabbage, corn and onion.

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

Spoon the sour cream mixture over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir in the peanuts just before serving, if desired.

Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her latest 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.

Glacier Run will include a schoolhouse and general store in addition to the newly opened amphitheater that makes viewing the seal and sea lion enrichment demonstrations more enjoyable.

The first four phases of Glacier Run have now opened. They include the expanded Australian Walkabout, the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run, Alice S. Etscorn Tiger Tundra exhibit and Seal and Sea Lion Habitat.

Seal and sea lion training demonstrations will be held daily at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

The Louisville Zoo, a nonprofit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education.

The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

FRANKFORT, KY — A documentary about Kentucky’s growing wine industry has won three national awards for excellence.

“Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience” was honored by the 31st annual Telly Awards with two Silver Telly awards, the organization’s highest award, in the Cultural and History/ Biography categories and a Bronze Telly in the Travel/ Tourism category. The Telly Awards honor the best local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, video and film productions, and work created for the Web. “This documentary very effectively told the story of our wine industry’s rich history and its bright future,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer. “These awards will bring new attention to Kentucky’s outstanding wines and some of

the talented, hard-working people who produce them.”

A judging panel of 350 accomplished industry professionals, each a past winner of a Silver Telly and a member of the Silver Telly Council, judged more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and around the world. Fewer than 10 percent of entries are chosen for the Silver Telly.

“Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience,” a project of the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, is a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of Kentucky’s wine industry from its status as a national leader in the 1800s to its demise as a result of prohibition to its current re-emergence. The documentary was co-produced

by New West LLC of Louisville, Ky. “Vintage Kentucky: The Vine to Wine Experience” may be purchased on DVD by going to www.kentuckywine.com.

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A hometown atmosphere for the animal lover at heart

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Tommy Stinson has always grown up with a love for animals, livestock and being outdoors.

He grew up in a household dedicated to taking care of animals, especially horses.

Stinson’s initial interest was sparked by learning from his grandparents.

“It’s all they’ve ever done,” he said.

So it made sense that he would open up a store for animal lovers at heart. Stinson, a longtime native of Meade County, opened T & B Feed Store approximately three months ago. He felt compelled to start his own business due to the economy and that jobs were hard to find. Prior to the store, Stinson got his feet wet by working in home improvements. But with jobs few and far between, he sought to create his own business and have the best of both worlds: earning money while working in a surrounding that he enjoys.

“I thought ‘well at least it will keep me from starving,’” Stinson said jokingly.

The store is located off ByPass Road and gives customers a hometown feeling. The business offers just about anything for people who love to be outdoors such as flowers,

horse lunges, saddles, trailers, horse brushes, Wrangler jeans, feed for chickens, goats, cattle and horses.

One surprise for Stinson has been the high number of people in the area who own chickens. Typically, the business mostly sells horse feed, though it usually depends on the time of year.

“You will sell more in the winter, than you do in the summer,” he added.

Aside from outdoor items, the business also offers top of the line motor scooters that are 49 and a half CCs and can get approximately 100 miles to the gallon.

“They’re fun as heck to ride,” Stinson said. “If I don’t need to haul something, I’ll drive a scooter to work.”

Since they are easily maneuverable, Stinson wanted to use one to lend a supporting hand to a friend who is battling stomach cancer. The woman has three children and has difficulty moving around, so Stinson is helping her by loaning her a scooter so she can attend the Meade County State Fair.

Although the business is only a few months old, Stinson and his business partner, Bonnie Stinson, have already seen a growth in their business venture.

“Actually, it’s been better

Annual RECC member meeting held June 28 Submitted by Tim Gossett Meade County RECC The 73rd Annual Membership Meeting of the Meade County RECC was held at the Breckinridge County High School in Harned, Kentucky, June 28, 2010. The estimated attendance was 807 including the 551 members who officially registered before the meeting began.

During the business meeting of the Cooperative, one member was elected to the Board of Directors. Elected to a term of three years to District No. 1 was Stephen Barr, of Payneville, Ky. Burns E. Mercer, President and C.E.O. focused his report on the financial condition of the cooperative. The following is his report to the membership: “It is my pleasure to report to you that in these very difficult economic times your coop remains in sound financial condition. That is important for a number of reasons, one being that our lenders require us to meet certain financial conditions to continue borrowing money to improve and maintain our capital assets. The electricity business is very capital intensive and requires that we regularly borrow money to maintain and build our assets. Another reason to remain in sound financial condition is to have reserves we can use when unexpected things happen, such as the wind storm in 2008 and the ice storm in 2009.

“I’m talking about this need to maintain a good financial condition tonight because I have some good news, bad news and then some good news to end tonight.

“First, the good news. According to the rate filing of LG&E and KU earlier this year, Meade County RECC has the lowest rates of any electric utility in the state of Kentucky that is regulated by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. That is part of the good news.

“The bad news is, to remain in sound financial condition and to have adequate reserves; we will file a rate increase request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission within the next month. That request will be for slightly less than a six percent increase. The Public Service Commission will have approximately six months to review that request and make a decision as to its merits. Therefore, we anticipate that increase taking effect in February or March of next year.

“The final good news is that Meade County RECC mem-

bers will still enjoy some of the lowest electric rates in Kentucky, that coupled with the fact that Kentucky has some of the lowest rates in the country is indeed good news for our members. One other point, the national average residential KWH rate is 10.86 cents per KWH. For Meade County RECC members that rate is currently 6.99 cents per KWH. In other words, our members currently enjoy a 55 percent decrease from the national KWH average cost. Another way to say that, an average monthly bill for 1,000 KWH across the nation would be $109, at Meade County RECC it is $70, saving our members $39 per month.

“One other quick point, even after the increase, Meade County RECC members will be paying less per KWH than every IOU in Kentucky. I think that is remarkable when you consider those IOU’s have significant size and scale advantages such as having over 40 customers per mile of line, to our 9 customers per mile of line.”

The annual meeting entertainment was the next item on the agenda. The entertainment this year featured LeRoy Van Dyke. After more than five decades as an entertainer, Leroy still travels in excess of a hundred thousand performing miles yearly around the world . . . he performs in all facets of show business including fairs, festivals, concerts, rodeos, supper clubs, conventions, radio, television, recordings, the Nevada circuit, livestock events, agricultural shows and private functions.

He has not missed a performance in over four decades as an entertainer.

On a personal note, should you ask, Leroy will tell you that there are only four things he ever wanted to do: sing, sell, write, and raise livestock.

He is living his dream. His name is a household word in country music circles around the world.

He is an auctioneering Hall of Fame member. He was a successful journalist, and is the author of “Auctioneering, Motivation, Success,” a work that is rapidly becoming the textbook of the auction profession. His Arabian mules are developing a reputation from New England to California and from Canada to the Deep South.

For the children’s entertainment, caricaturist Denny Whalen gave a very entertaining performance.

Meade County RECC provides electricity to over 28,000 members in six Kentucky counties.

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Tommy Stinson and Bonnie Stinson own T & B Feed Store, which has been open for a few short months. The store is for the animal lover at heart and it offers just about anything to make a person’s furry best friend happy. than I thought it would be,” he said. “Even in the last four or five weeks, it has picked up.”

The two-person team of Tommy and Bonnie at T & B Feed works quite well together and they don’t let themselves get overwhelmed.

Tommy is there most of the time and Bonnie comes to the store when she is done working at her full-time job. Neither of them use a Blackberry or a

calendar to stay organized, to them it’s all about doing business the “old fashioned way.”

According to Stinson, his love of his company comes from interacting with different customers everyday and how each day is different than the next.

In his opinion, what makes T&B Feed unique is its convenient location; he knows the business since he has been around horses most of his life

and can get whatever a customer needs.

“I just try to get what I think I can sell,” he said. “I try to get different ends of the spectrum … you can get anything, anytime.

“You always want to sell more things,” Stinson said. “(T & B Feed) is in a little community where everybody has chickens, dogs, cats, horses … You try to keep a little of everything.”

As for the future of his business, Stinson doesn’t see himself moving anytime soon.

“I’d like for it to stay right here, it’s a good location,” he said.

T & B Feed Store is located on 2145 Brandenburg Rd and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information contact Tommy Stinson at 270-668-1870 or 270-422-1870.

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AGRICULTURE

Friday, July 9, 2010

Local threshers showcase farm power of the past

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard When it comes to cutting wheat and separating the wheat from the chaff, technology has come far since the turn of the century.

But local threshers took a step back in time to appreciate and keep alive older methods when Lincoln Trail Antique Power held its 18th annual Threshing Days and Antique Power Show last weekend.

“The goal of the club is to preserve the heritage of agriculture from the time it evolved from horsepower to mechanical power,” Lincoln Trail Antique Power president Edd Pike said.

“Most folks who had this (technology) in their early years, they are gone.”

Antique tractor enthusiasts from around the region converged at the fairgrounds to show off restored, vintage tractors and farm equipment.

Fumes circulated the grounds among the hums, rattles and squeaks of antiquated machinery and tractors restored to their former glory.

Wheat threshing and baling demonstrations proved the machines haven’t lost

their usefulness.

Tractors strapped with wide belts similar to those in car engines were hooked up to non-motorized balers used to make threshing and baling wheat easier in the past. The power of the tractors’ engines pulled the belts, bringing the mechanisms to life.

In the past, farmers in an area would use the same type of equipment as they banded together to help cut each other’s wheat, Pike said.

When the threshing machine came through the area, they would thresh the grain from the wheat, and then bale the straw to feed livestock.

“They would do this as a community,” Pike said.

“They would move from farm to farm, and help each other cut wheat. The women would get together and fix a big meal, and when they would get done for the day, they would all sit down and eat, like a big family.”

Other demonstrations at the show included steam engines, blacksmithing and field demonstrations.

Oliver tractors were the featured tractor for the weekend.

The tractors, which were

discontinued in 1976, traced their roots to the very first tractor.

The most unique piece of equipment at the show was a type of hay stacker that was used in the early 1900s.

The stacker was in pristine condition, considering its age, according to Pike.

“I doubt that you would find one around in anywhere near as good of shape as that one,” he said.

“It’s almost in original condition.”

Activities at the show included music by the Foggy Dew Players, a Parade of Power, tractor, engine and lawn mower games and nail driving and wrench tossing contests.

Many children’s activities were available, including barrel train rides and many other kids games.

The goal of the club is to generate interest in younger generations in an effort to help preserve antiquated farming techniques.

“We have quite a few young people interested and it seems like we’re getting more all the time,” Pike said. “The young folks now, if they don’t get educated, you’ve lost it for future generations.”

ABOVE: Larry Pollock, left, wraps wire around bales of wheat straw.

LEFT: Tractor enthusiasts line up for the Parade of Power at Threshing Days

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Summer weather means surge in poisonous pests Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources

“I don’t like spiders and snakes…” are the lyrics to the catchy 1970s tune by singer Jim Stafford.

Although the song has little to do with wildlife, the sentiment holds true for many whose fear, when they cross paths with a common snake or spider, is real even when the perceived danger isn’t.

Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, and ophidiophobia, the fear of snakes, are the two most common phobias people experience about animals and wildlife.

A phobia is a strong, irrational fear of something that presents little to no actual danger. The best way to control these fears is to educate yourself on the subject

or to avoid the source altogether.

However, if you enjoy outdoor activities like gardening, hiking, camping or even just setting up the backyard barbeque, chances are eventually you will run into one of these creatures.

Spiders and snakes are predators that prey on insects and other animals that feed on many plants found in yards and gardens.

Both of these backyard visitors are often misunderstood.

While it is true that some snakes and spiders will bite if disturbed, generally, neither are aggressive toward humans and actual bites in the yard are rare.

Two spiders found in Kentucky are considered dangerous; the brown recluse and the black widow.

Both of these spiders prefer to live in dark, seldom disturbed areas.

You are more likely to find them hiding in garages and

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Snakes and spiders are more prevalent in the summer storage sheds than among plants in your yard or garden.

For this reason, it is always a good idea to wear gloves when searching through items in these areas.

Look at pictures of these and other spiders so you can identify them.

The black widow has a distinct red, hour-glass shape on her underside.

A dark, fiddle-shaped mark is found on the body

of the brown recluse.

Some of the more colorful spiders found outdoors include orb weavers like the large yellow and black garden spiders, funnel web spiders, jumping spiders, wolf spiders and crab spiders.

Of the 33 snake species found in Kentucky, only four are venomous; the Northern copperhead, Western cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake and pygmy rattlesnake.

These four species have very specialized habitat requirements and are rarely found around suburban homes and buildings.

Garter snakes, rat snakes and Eastern milk snakes are harmless and more likely to be seen in populated areas.

These beneficial species prefer damp, dark and cool areas where food is abundant.

Stacked firewood, old lumber or junk piles, heavily mulched gardens, lawns and abandoned lots with tall vegetation, cluttered basements and attics, and feed storage areas in barns where rodents may be abundant, provide attractive habitats.

There are several ways to differentiate between venomous and harmless snakes.

For a detailed list of identifying characteristics, go to the website: www.ca.uky. edu/forestryextension/ publications_wildlife.php.

If you encounter a snake,

the best approach is probably to retreat.

A cornered animal is more likely to strike, but if left alone, the intruder will probably initiate its retreat.

If a problem persists, homeowners can try altering the habitat to make it less attractive.

No chemicals exist to kill snakes so cultural practices such as mowing, removing clutter and controlling rodent populations must be used to reduce opportunities for human-snake interactions.

As predators, spiders and snakes are an important part of our natural world.

They provide free pest control by reducing populations of undesirable insects and rodents that can damage crops, landscaping and property.

For more information about wildlife in your backyard, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

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Slaughter cows were 20 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 06 percent. Replacement cows 10 percent and feeders 64 percent: The feeder supply included 28 percent steers, 00 percent holstein steers, 38 percent heifers and 34 percent bulls. 08 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

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Feeder Bulls Medium and Large: 1-2 300-400 lbs 115.50 122.50; 400-500 lbs 115.00; 500-600 lbs 103.50-107.00.

Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 995-1780 58.00-63.50 66.00 55.50 Boner 80-85 770-1145 53.00-59.00 61.00 47.00-48.00

Lean 85-90 845-920 49.50-54.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yld Grd Weight Carcass Boning % AD HD 1 1280-2040 79-81 70.00-76.00 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-8 years old 3-8 months bred 920-1045 lbs 59.50-64.50 per cwt.

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SCORES AND PHOTO SUBMISSIONS

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard

Ben Achtabowski, Sports Editor

Submit scores from Little League baseball, soccer, or any other summer leagues.

Also, if you have any photos of a game that you would like to see in the paper, submit them to sports@thenewsstandard.com or drop them off at our office on Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg.

Don’t forget to submit your outdoor photos, too. See your picture of a big fish catch in The News Standard.

There is no charge for photo submissions.

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Erin Sireno participated in the Ky./Tenn. All-Star series.

The softball season may have ended prematurely for recent Meade County High School graduate Erin Sireno. But long after Meade County’s last out, accolades and awards have inundated Sireno’s summer.

Last week Sireno competed in the prestigious Kentucky/Tennessee AllStar Softball series played at Western Kentucky University — participants

sion between the two teams,” Sireno said, who was also named First Team All-State.

They stayed in the same hotel in Bowling Green, Ky., and Sireno felt pressure of the completion even when not on the field.

“I went into the hotel elevator with some of the Tennessee parents and they were like staring us down,” she said. “I knew it was going to be intense, which I like. I like it when

were voted on the team by coaches around the state.

The Kentucky team lost 2-0 and 3-2 in a best-ofthree series.

“Defensively I played well, but I didn’t do so well at the plate,” Sireno said, who didn’t get a hit in the two games. “I think I’m not doing so great this summer because we don’t practice every day like we do during the school year.”

Despite being a friendly game, the bitter rival states didn’t take the game lightly.

“You could feel the ten-

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ON DECK June 25-July 9 KHSAA dead period No practices July 12-16 MCHS Youth Cheer Camp @ Brandenburg Primary 9 a.m.-noon July 17-24 Meade County Fair Meade County Fairgrounds All day

ANNUAL FAIR 5K Fair Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run The Meade County High School track and cross country teams will host the annual Fair fest 5K run July 17. The 1 mile run will begin at 7:40 a.m. with the 5K starting at 8 a.m. at the Meade County Fairgrounds.

The cost is $10 if received

by July 12. Its $15 at the day of the race. Return all entries to Meade County High School Track and Cross Country, c/o Larry Garner, 85 Cedarline Lanes, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

Making a

Splash

LOCAL TRIATHLON

MAC Mini-Triathlon Meade County Activity Center will host a mini-triathlon Aug. 21 at Doe Valley.

The race will consist of a seven lap swim, 8 mile bike ride and a 2.2 mile run.

There will be awards and t-shirts. More information to come.

SOCCER NEWS

Soccer Tryouts Tryouts for the boys soccer team will begin July 15 at 8:30 am. Players need to have a completed sports physical in hand to tryout.

Tryouts will take place behind the board of education at the high school soccer practice fields and are open for grades 7-12.

GOLF OUTING Bellarmine University 7th Annual Golf Scramble Bellarmine University softball team will host its 7th Annual Golf Scramble Sept 11 at Doe Valley Golf Course. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. There is only enough room for 36 teams.

The cost is $200 per team which includes golf, cart and lunch. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. For more information contact the Bellarmine University softball team.

MEADE COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS MCHS Youth Cheer Camp The MCHS Cheerleading squad will hold its annual cheer camp July 12-15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brandenburg Primary Gym. The cost is $40 per camper before July 12.

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New MCHS swim coach C.J. Kirk has coached baseball and football at Meade County and in Georgia since 2004.

New Meade County swim coach looks to turn opportunity into winning tradition

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County swim team has been a rudderless ship after losing long-time head coach J.P. LaVertu last fall. Luckily for the Meade County swim team, they look to steer back on the right track with new head coach C.J. Kirk.

Kirk’s background is steeped with sports tradition, including coaching baseball and football at Meade County, but is now

looking to make a splash for the Greenwave poolside.

“I’ve been around sports my whole life,” Kirk said, who has been a substitute teacher for Meade County the past two years. “I feel like I know how a program should be ran. I’ve coached under coach Mofield and coach Clanton. They know how to run a program. Both of them do a great job.”

Kirk’s father was an athletic director and coach in southern Il-

linois and he was raised around sports. He went to Murray State where he graduated and became a physical education teacher at Ekron Elementary in 2004.

“I never even heard of Meade County before,” he said. “But I loved it. I loved teaching the kids and coaching football.”

In 2007, Kirk left for a teaching and coaching opportunity in Georgia, but found himself back in Meade County a year later.

“It just didn’t feel right down

there,” Kirk said. “I really regretted making that move. From the minute I moved there, I knew that wasn’t the place I wanted to be.”

He returned to Meade County to help coach the football team and substitute teach, he finally found a chance to take a dream job of building a sports program from his own vision.

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Gordon looks to build momentum for the rest of the season

By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week SONOMA, Calif.

— Jimmie Johnson got a long-awaited road-course victory, but winning couldn’t have meant as much to Johnson as second place did to Robby Gordon.

As owner of his

team, Gordon has struggled. His No. 7 Monster Energy Toyota failed to make the field at Pocono. Prior to the runner-up finish, Gordon’s best showing of the season had been a 14th at Phoenix. He has only three finishes in the top 20.

“My team needs

a little bit of morale here and there,” said Gordon. “This will boost morale back at the workshop. I will say that we will come to Watkins Glen guns blazing. We’ll get a lot of confidence going into the Glen and spend a bunch of time getting more rear grip.

At the end of the day,

that’s what we struggled on with Jimmie (Johnson).”

What a runner-up finish at Infineon Raceway did for Gordon is solidify his position in the Sprint Cup point standings, meaning that he will have a guaranteed spot in the next race and, quite probably, several

more after that.

“On a weekly basis, let’s face it right now, we’re (32nd) in points,” he observed.

“It’s hard to build morale. ... I think this will build us some momentum. I’m not going to say it’s going to push our guys, because the guys have to get on board.

“I believe they’ll have confidence going to Watkins Glen (the other road course, on Aug. 8) that we can actually win that race, so we can build some momentum throughout the summer, and hopefully have some good runs.

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MCHS youth summer camps wrap up with group photos Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County High School sports teams held their annual camps during the month of June. The camps took time to take group photos during the last day of each camp. There were many participants in each. Check The News Standard’s Facebook page for more photos of the camps.

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The 2010 MCHS summer sports camp participants pose for a group photo. FROM TOP: The MCHS Baseball Camp, the MCHS Back of the Net Soccer Camp, the Lady Waves Softball Camp and the Volleyball Camp.

Build From page B1 Gordon, from Orange, Calif., has been a winner in NASCAR, off-road racing and Indy cars. At age 41, he continues to compete in major off-road races. He has three Sprint Cup victories to his credit, the most recent occurring on Aug. 10, 2003, at Watkins Glen.

“This is a tough sport,” he said. “I don’t know how to say it. Cup racing, when you’re racing against these teams out here, you’re racing against the best teams in America.

“Obviously, Cup racing

is where it’s at. We’re fortunate enough to be in it. How do you say it? Sometimes we dog-paddle; sometimes we take a few gulps of water. Other times, you have days like this that you can build momentum on for a little while.”

Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008.

His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

SPORTS QUIZ

By Chris Richcreek

1. Name the last Yankees player before Melky Cabrera in 2009 to hit for the cycle in a game.

2. In 2009, the Tampa Bay Rays became the fastest team in majorleague history to amass 100 stolen bases and 100 home runs in a season (77 games). Whose record did the Rays break?

3. Name the six NFL teams that, entering 2010, had gone the past five years without recording a losing season.

4. Arizona State point guard Derek Glasser set a school record in the 2009-10 season for career assists (551). Who had held the mark?

5. Carolina’s Cam Ward set a franchise record in 2010 for most career victories by a Hurricanes goalie. Who had been the leader?

6. When was the last time before 2010 that the U.S. won Olympic gold in the four-man bobsled event?

7. Annika Sorenstam won five consecutive tournaments in 20042005 to tie an LPGA record. Who else won five in a row?

Answers 1. Tony Fernandez, in 1995.

2. The 1977 Cincinnati Reds and 1994 Cleveland Indians, each needed 84 games.

3. Dallas, Indianapolis, New England, New York Giants, Pittsburgh and San Diego.

4. Bobby Thompson, with 454.

5. Arturs Irbe, with 130 victories.

6. It was 1948.

7. Nancy Lopez, in 1978.

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Her hitless stat line seemed foreign after the past four seasons Sireno played for Meade County. The past two years she has hit nearly .500 and led a Lady Wave team who is a perennial top 10 team in the state.

A relaxed demeanor throughout the season boosted Sireno’s numbers.

Five months before the beginning of her senior softball season, Sireno signed with a Division II college, Bellarmine University.

Sireno grew gaudy numbers after being relieved from the pressures and choices of finding a college

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Meade County’s Erin Sireno was one of the best batters in the state during her senior season. to go to. She hit a team-high .492 while scoring 34 runs.

She knocked in 37 RBI and stole 13 bases. She had 11 doubles and team-high six triples and four home runs.

Sireno had not hit a

home run before this season. Her new-found power came from the help of her winter hitting coach from Mercy High School.

“He kept saying, you’re going to hit more home

runs this year,” Sireno said. “I kind of laughed when he said that and told him I hadn’t ever hit a home run. He couldn’t believe me and told me I would hit at least four

home runs this season.”

She was also named The News-Enterprise area softball player of the year — the first Lady Wave to do so in 13 years. Even Sireno was surprised.

“It’s a big honor,” she said. “It’s a big deal because out of every player in the area they chose me.”

Sireno’s father, Mark, and her discussed stats and records set by Lady Wave Veronica Livers who played more than half a decade ago.

“My dad would always talk about those numbers,” Sireno said. “I was shocked that the numbers she put up and she still didn’t get player of the year. That really shows me what I accomplished this year. I really did achieve

all my goals this year.”

Sireno is not foreign to accolades. During her sophomore year she was named to the 11th District and 3rd Region teams. She was also selected to the Class 3A Second Team All State.

She also received district and region team honors her junior year. She was named to the Kentucky East-West Senior and Junior All-Star teams.

“I’m proud of what we did this year,” Sireno said.

“And I’m proud of what I accomplished here. I feel like being honored proves that I accomplished what I was going for this year. I wanted to become the best player I could this year.

All these awards show that I did become the best player I could be.”

MC Little League teams place Blue Ribbon Motors at summer baseball tourneys

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The Meade County 10-year-old all star team took first place in Elizabethtown, Ky. FRONT ROW: Dominic Farole, Collin Rice, William Pike, Bobby Blankenship and AJ Wright. MIDDLE ROW: Hayden Biddle, Kobe Nikolao, Trenton Thomas, Steven Benock, Carson Crump and Austin Shipley. BACK ROW: Coaches Chris Biddle, Rusty Thomas, Billy Benock and Mitch Crump.

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The Madness pose for a photo. The team members are: FRONT ROW (left to right) Austin Poole, Zack Prather, Garrett Poole, Cody Lee, Bryce Mattingly and Austin Sanders; MIDDLE ROW (left to right): Ethan Miller, Garrett Ammons, Caden Mattingly, Levi Hurt, Case Medley and Tyler Haynes; BACK ROW (left to right) Coaches Wayne Hurt, Gary Poole and Robbie Ammons.

Staff Report The News Standard MC Madness were the Nations Baseball KY State Runner Up. Madness qualified to compete at the Ohio Valley Ultimate World Series in Columbus, Ind. They will play the week of July 21-25.

Meade County High School athletics...

making the competition

green with envy.

The 9-10 year old Meade County All Stars were 1-1 in pool play on Saturday and came back on Sunday to win the single elimination tournament in the Elizabethtown Area Baseball Commission All Star Invitational Tournament by defeating the Garrard County All Stars, 9-3, and the Campbellsville Black Sox, 7-5.

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The Flaherty Express pose after wining their fourth straight championship. FRONT ROW: Brittany “B.P.” Payne, Shanell Newby and Maya Luney. MIDDLE ROW: Katelyn Allen, Jesse Adams, Megan Brockman, Joy Straney, Stephanie Slayton, Alexa Adams, Ashley Carter and Brittany Allen. BACK ROW: Coach Tara Newby, Shelby Wise, Sara Chism, Nicole Smith and coach Raymond Banks.

Express wins fourth straight championship Submitted by Rhonda Adams The Meade County Flaherty Express Softball team did it again: They went undefeated in the regular season, outscoring their opponents 163-42 and winning the tournament in only two games.

This year’s team coached again by Raymond Banks and Tara Newby were a little nervous at the beginning of the season after losing five players form last year’s team. They had to pick up several new and inexperienced players.

“Looking at the good teams we played last year, who did not lose anyone like we did, had us concerned,” Newby said. “A great surprise we did add this year was Nicole Smith. Nicole hasn’t played a regular season game in five years. Our outfield was struggling and she added great depth. She played the entire season in left field without a

Splash From page B1 a great opportunity,” he said. “That’s something I can really look forward to.

This is going to be a new experience, but I’m excited.

Anytime you have your own program all those ideas you have, that you never could voice or get off the ground as an assistant coach, you can do that now as a head coach.”

After taking the job in June, Kirk has been focusing on learning the finer things about coaching swimming.

It will take him in a whole new direction as he’s used to calling plays on the gridiron and calling pitches for the Greenwave baseball team.

“I do know a lot more about swimming now rather than a few months ago,” Kirk said, who will continue to help out with the baseball team in the spring. “It’s been an on-going process. I’ve talked to coach LaVertu. I’m pretty good friends with him.”

He and LaVertu coached football during Kirk’s first stint at Meade County. LaVertu coached swimming at the same time for 10 years and evolved the program into a numbers-strong team.

Meade County even had several swimmers qualify for the state championship meet and place.

“I was first and foremost a football coach,” LaVertu said, who was MCHS first swim coach in 1999. “I played football and I coached it. I didn’t know much about swimming at first.

“It took me several years to get my coaching style. I talked to so many coaches.

I read everything I could, watched every video I could about swimming, and I just asked questions. I wanted to know everything about swimming.”

Last fall, LaVertu accepted a swim head coach job at Shelby County and left the spot vacant — he is also the head coach of a new high school out of the same coun-

single error and she is also a really strong hitter.”

All season long the team relied on the returning players to push the newer players.

The returning players were pitcher Alexa Adams, catcher Maya Luney, first baseman Jesse Adams, second baseman Stephanie Slayton third baseman Ashley Carter and right fielder Katelyn Allen.

Shortstop Brittany “B.P.” Payne and right center fielder Shanell Newby make up for a deadly duo up the middle.

Left center fielder Joy Straney was the leadoff hitter who had the quickness to turn a single into a triple, according to Newby. Luney was the teams’ last returning player who didn’t play until the championship tournament due to playing on the high school team.

“She’s they type of player who can step into any position and be a huge con-

tributor,” Newby said. “ Our rookies did an amazing job.

Coming onto a team where expectations are so high is not an easy adjustment to make.”

In the first game of the double elimination tournament, Flaherty defeated the Meade County Sliders, 15-1.

Maya Luney and Newby had several homeruns.

After a long wait, Flaherty shut out the Eagles, 13-0.

Flaherty had a four run lead heading into the fifth inning and tacked on nine more runs. Nicole Smith and Megan Brockman went perfect from the plate. Slayton hit a triple and scored two runs and Jesse Adams hit two doubles and scored twice.

The team was flawless on defense and Alexa Adams pitched a shout out game with Luney behind the plate.

Alexa Adams faced 50 batters in two games and recorded six strikeouts and walked

ty, Martha Layne Collins High School. After Meade County’s short stint with interim head coach Josh Thompson, Kirk looks to fill the position long term.

“The kids need someone to push them and make them better,” Kirk said. “They need a coach. And for me to come in here and coach is going to be special to me.”

Being in similar positions of coming from a football background, LaVertu has become one of Kirk’s mentors.

“He’s been great,” Kirk said of LaVertu’s guidance.

“I’ve talked to him a lot.

He’s been giving me a lot of good stuff.”

LaVertu also left a program that has more than 50 swimmers on the team, who have great dedication since they have to travel to Fort Knox to practice four or five times a week.

“The numbers are great,” Kirk said. “When you look at building a program you’re looking for numbers. I want to take this thing far. I want to build strong work habits. I want the kids to work hard. Working hard helps accomplish goals. That will translate to life, too, not just the pool.”

Helping Kirk’s transition into swimming is his established interaction with some of the team’s swimmers.

Senior Scott King was the team’s captain last year and is also on the baseball team.

“I know a lot of these kids,” Kirk said. “I’m familiar with a lot of them.”

Kirk taught Kenzie Mills at Ekron Elementary. Baseball player Bo Wilson’s brother, Tate, is on the team. Football player Nelson Mason Jr.’s brother, Shawn, is one of the team’s best swimmers.

“It is nice to know some of these kids,” Kirk said. “It’s better than going in blind. I know there is a good group and core of swimmers that will make this program better. They care about swimming and they love it. They are dedicated.”

Kirk also comes at a pivotal transition time, where the area is looking to build a rec-

reational center. The swim team would benefit greatly if a pool was within the county rather than having the team travel to Fort Knox.

“If we can get that done, it will do nothing but help the swim team,” Kirk said about the possibility of a Meade County recreational center. “It’s hard to have to go to Fort Knox. If we get the kids able to swim inside Meade county it will be great not only for them, but for the community.”

LaVertu also felt this was a vital time for the program.

“The program has continued to grow,” LaVertu said, who had 30 participants during MCHS inaugural year in 1999. “I don’t want to put unwanted pressure on C.J. or the swimmers, but it is a pivotal time. They need that facility if they want to continue to have success.

And really the community needs the facility, too. The swim team is just a portion of benefits of having a facility in the community.”

Kirk says he wants to be a Greenwave for life.

In fact, the past two years he’s wanted to show his intentions of staying in the community.

“I wanted to show that I’m here for good,” he said. “I’m not going anywhere. Being a Greenwave is in my blood now.”

With a strong pedigree in sports — especially Meade County sports — Kirk’s bottom line is winning.

“Once we get our work ethic down, then I just want to win,” he said. “I want to win every swim meet. I want to get it to the point where people talk about swim in the state of Kentucky, they talk about Meade County.”

One thing’s for sure, the swim team can already count the new coaching acquisition as a win.

“I think they made a great choice,” LaVertu said. “The swimmers at Meade County are dedicated and they need a coach that is just as dedicated. I have no doubt that C.J. will be dedicated.”

one. She threw only 22 called balls in two games.

The championship win is the fourth straight for the Express. Alexa Adams, Jesse Adams, Carter, Luney, Newby, Payne, Slayton, Smith and Straney were all named to the 20 year old and under state team.

Here are the stats for the two games: Straney 5-for8, four runs; Alexa Adams 5-for-6, six RBI, four runs, one walk; Payne 6-for-8, four RBI, three runs; Newby 4-for-7, two RBI, three runs, a home run; Shelby Wise 3-for-4, two runs; Luney 3-for-3 three RBI, two runs, four walks; Carter 3-for-7, one run; Jesse Adams 4-for-6, two RBI, two runs; Smith 4-for-5, 3 RBI, 3 runs; Sara Chism 1-for-2, one run; Katelyn Allen 3-for-4 3 RBI, two runs; Megan Brockman 2-for-4, one RBI; Brittany Allen 0-for-2; Slayton 1-for-2, 2 RBI, one run.

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From July 6-31, at any of the 18 park courses, players18-years of age or younger may play a free round and smack a free bucket of balls on the driving range when accompanied by a paying adult (carts not included).

“Golf is absolutely family friendly,” said Commissioner Gerry van der Meer, of the Kentucky Department of Parks.

“Novice or experienced duffer, this special is a nice deal and a neat way to introduce kids to golf, build the players of tomorrow and create memories of a lifetime,” he said. “Kentucky State Parks have a time-honored relationship with golf and top-notch courses. The entire family can plan a weekend getaway, combination golf/ camping trip and loads of other outdoor adventures.”

Six of the park system’s golf courses have been recognized over the past several years as “bests” by Golf Digest and Golfweek Magazine. Honors include most affordable, best place to play and best course distinction. Mineral Mound State Park near Eddyville; Hidden Cove at Grayson Lake State Park in Olive Hill; Yatesville Lake in Louisa; Dale Hollow Lake near Burkesville; Wasioto

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“The recognition shows what quality play is available anywhere in the state,” van der Meer added. “Teeing off at any of them is a great golf value, convenient and in July, an even better deal.”

Additional park golf packages make play a

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This is the time of year you have a few choices on where to catch bass. You either fish deep structure, you fish at night or you can head up the river system of a lake to catch shallower bass.

All of these techniques will produce fish, but not all fishermen like to fish deep or just don’t want to stay out all night to catch fish.

That’s where fishing river systems or the rivers leading into a lake will always produce some hot summer fishing.

This is something I have done for years. In most states an angler can find a river nearby to which he can fish, or you can simply go to your favorite lake and head up the river that was impounded to create the lake.

The fishing methods that I will explain will work in either location.

I will look for creeks that flow into the river and usually start searching there. I will always keep the movement of the current in mind here.

Bass will use current to ambush prey and in a river system there will be more current so this will be a more dominate feeding tool that the bass will use in his favor.

I will start fishing my

way up the creek and I will usually use search baits at first, buzz bait, spinnerbaits and shallow running crank baits.

I look for anything that will break the current, it can be a bend in the creek or river, a rock slide, fallen timber, grass, docks anything that will let the bass lay and wait for his prey.

One of my favorite techniques is fishing shallow running crankbaits through stumps, laydowns or docks pilings.

I will deliberately crash the bait into any obstacle I can find, and the more you keep it hitting an object the better chance you will have at drawing a strike.

I will fish any cover I can find, and fish all the way back till I can’t go any further and I usually will use a push pole to get me over the shallower areas into the next deeper pool, this is where most bass have never seen a lure before.

I have won a lot of money by doing just that.

Now sometimes you will have to fish the main river itself, especially if the river system doesn’t have a lot of tributaries running into it.

Here I will look for any type of flat that may run out into the river and look for stumps or any other type of cover that may hold a bass. Again pay attention to the current, fish with it, that’s how the bass

will be hunting.

See in your mind the bass laying and waiting for its prey and try to present your lure as naturally as possible, and make the lure come into contact with the cover. This is a real key here.

Once I figure out a pattern I will start looking for more of what I found and eliminate the rest. Some other lures you will want to have tied on will be a buzzbait, jigs a tube or brush hog.

An angler can keep running and looking for something different about the main river that’s where you will find the bass. And always keep an eye open for baitfish and bluegill.

The entire river won’t hold fish so look for the areas that seem to have more life in it and anything like that will cue you into those areas.

Turtles and birds are there for a reason and it’s usually to eat.

Keep in mind as you’re searching these types of areas under water obstacles will be there so keep your eyes open and on your depth finder. Because you can sure tear up a lower unit in a hurry and will be way up the creek without a paddle — pun intended.

You need to be careful.

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Last Week’s Solutions

•You might be surprised to learn that it was theoretical physicist Albert Einstein, one of the bestknown scientists of all time, who made the following sage observation: “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.

If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

•On average, a man’s beard grows about a half-inch every month.

•Do you suffer from coprolalia? I would hope not! If you’re a word deconstructionist and up on your Greek, you might be able to figure out that coprolalia means an uncontrollable use of obscene language, since “copro” means “dung” and “lalia” means “chatter” or “babble.”

•Marilyn Monroe’s iconic film “Some Like It Hot” (which in 2000 was named the greatest American comedy film of all time by the American Film Institute) was originally titled “Not Tonight Josephine!”

•It’s probably fair to say that people have been enjoying mixed alcoholic beverages for hundreds of years, but the word “cocktail” wasn’t in general use until 1888, when it was printed for the first time, in a bartender’s manual.

•In Connecticut in the 17th century, it was illegal to smoke more than one cigarette a day, and that one had to be smoked at home.

•Thought for the Day: “A society that gets rid of all its troublemakers goes downhill.” -- Robert A. Heinlein (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Starting something new is always exciting for the adventurous Aries.

And here’s the good news: This time you might be able to get some assistance in helping you finish what you’ve started.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Put your daydreaming penchant on hold for now, and face the facts as they are, not as you’d like them to be. Your customary hardheaded approach to “deals,” etc., would be called for.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Problems beyond your control might delay some of your plans. But things should start to get back to normal by midweek. The weekend could bring an unexpected (but welcome) visitor.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s a good time to buckle down and tackle those unfinished tasks so you’ll be ready to take on other projects. The week’s end could bring an invitation from a most surprising source.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Mixed signals could create a few stressful moments for the Lion. But by midweek, explanations should help ease the tension. The weekend is party time! Share it with someone special.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good “catching up” week for finishing tasks, calling old friends and maybe reading that book you haven’t opened yet or renting that movie you wanted to see again.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Money matters should be worked out, even if it takes time away from a more romantic situation. Better to settle things before feelings turn hard and angry on all sides.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A job-related problem could turn out to be less troublesome than it seemed at first. Just a few moments of talk ‘twixt the parties resolves everything to everyone’s satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The Sagittarian Archer takes aim at health and fitness issues this week. Watch your diet, and try to put more exercise time into your typically busy schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As you continue to focus on a career or job change, it’s a good time to look over some of your rarely used skills and see where they can fit into your future workplace plans.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A loved one’s health might be worrisome, but there’s good news by midweek. Expect people who share your ideas and your goals to try to contact you by the week’s end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A colleague’s request that makes the typically perceptive Pisces feel uncomfortable is a request you probably will want to turn down.

The weekend favors family gettogethers.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making others feel warm and wanted. Even newcomers feel like old friends. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Students go ‘mad’ over science with fun experiments

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Getting a carbon dioxide shower and building a green fire were just some of the things happening at David T. Wilson Elementary last Friday.

Those experiments plus the wonders of science were part of the “Fire and Ice with Mad Science” event.

Approximately 30 students attended the event sponsored by the Meade County Public Library. Students got to witness interesting experiments that typically wouldn’t be seen inside a classroom.

“They seemed to really like it,” said Joshua Grubbs, a scientist from “Mad Science” who conducted the event.

“It makes them feel like they’re learning more.”

‘Mad Science’ is a program that teaches children the wonders of science by creating fun experiments that are geared towards the younger generation. The program travels around Kentucky.

Grubbs, also known as, “Dr. Seedrick Von Frankenstein,” said there are only three rules for an event like this: don’t touch anything, don’t give away the secret and have fun.

Even though his time with ‘Mad Science’ began two months ago, Grubbs’ love for science and the world around him sparked when he was younger and he said he loves lighting the fire in children’s eyes during his shows.

Some of the activities included the rainbow fountain experiment, which connected three bottles with dry ice, hot water and cold water. The bottles used a vacuum system and once everything was put together created a high and low-pressure system, which resulted in a rainbow.

Another experiment included a carbon dioxide shower, which generated a lot of positive feedback.

The ‘shower ’ consisted of a tube of carbon dioxide that turned into fog. Students experienced a ‘green fire,’ where Grubbs lit a fire on a paper plate and used copper and magnesium to make the fire turn different colors.

Grubbs added that this type of event is a great way to get students out of the typical classroom environment and bring them into a world full of the wonders of science.

“It’s a great way to entertain children with knowledge,” he said. “I love watching them get excited.”

TOP: Joshua Grubbs shows a group of students a rainbow fountain at “Fire and Ice with Mad Science” last Friday at David T. Wilson Elementary.

Some of the other experiments Grubbs conducted include a green fire, dry ice storms and showing the effects of pressure by placing a balloon on top of a bottle of gas.

LEFT: Joshua Grubbs, a scientist with ”Mad Science,” grins as he gives himself a carbon dioxide bath.

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The essence of a county fair is living off the land Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development

By Baxter Black “Most people just don’t get it,” Ron said, bemoaning the urban politicians that continue to whittle away at funding for county fairs and the Ag Extension Service. “It’s all about the kids learning real life.”

To their misfortune, urban children have much less opportunity to connect with real life. They look at some farm kid working on his show steer every day for months.

It is beyond their comprehension. “Why”, they think, ‘Would anyone want to waste their time in such a mindless pursuit?’ and then they whip out their Game Boy and fall into a trance.

Thank goodness there are some politicians, corporations and influential associations that DO get it. As famers and livestock raisers continue to

decline in numbers, it is even more critical that parents, county agents, agriculture teachers, 4-H leaders, scientists and teachers instill in the next generations the realities of life that farming depends on. Does America want to become a net importer of food in 50 years?

I appreciate Mrs. Obama’s garden. Whole Foods specialty markets, organic and natural producers. They have a niche market. But who is going to feed the other 99 percent of our burgeoning population, much less a hungry

third world?

Those kids, our kids who are fitting steers, doing chores, picking apples, showing hogs, driving the grain truck, learning to weld, riding pens, irrigating strawberries, managing a pasture, hosing the milk room, stacking hay and learning to read the sky are assimilating the mountain of knowledge that it takes to make dirt and rain into food.

Farm kids start learning the land and the livestock when they are old enough to carry a bucket.

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Ag. development board awards grant to local welding program

By Sandra Gardner Ky. Agriculture Board FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, approved the Breckinridge County Board of Education for $6,120 in Meade County Agricultural Development Funds to provide a metal inert gas (MIG) welding training program for area producers.

“I am committed to creating opportunities that will make Kentucky’s agricultural

community stronger,” said Gov. Beshear.

“Projects such as this one funded by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board play an integral role in achieving this goal.”

The program will consist of two, 15-hour courses to help producers reduce their dependency on hiring others for on-farm welding work.

The funds awarded will assist with the cost of welders and equipment, as well as the training for the two courses.

Producers who participate

will pay a nominal fee and will be provided a welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses and a MIG welder.

Producers who complete both courses may keep what they have used during the training. This project was one of 17 proposals approved at the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board’s June business meeting.

For more information about the welding program in Meade County, contact Tim Carden, adult agriculture teacher, at 270- 547-8662.

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can eat. That is the essence of the county fair. Beneath all the fun, auctions, and show ribbons, the serious business of learning how to make a living off the land continues like an underground river.

The list of ‘essential professions’ is a short one. That’s the reality of real life. Farm kids hold our future in their hands. They are in training to feed the world. And fair board members and county agents get it.

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daily chores they are practicing. It’s like taking piano lessons or tennis lessons except what farm kids learn has a much more profound objective; feeding us all.

Our culture expends a great deal of effort on future NBA stars, astronauts, environmental lawyers, doctors, and political science majors.

But for every 100 rock stars, Rhoades Scholars and Heisman trophy winners our country produces, we better make sure we spend enough to train at least two future farmers, so the rest of them

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Amanda McCollum Chism

Amanda (McCollum) Chism received her Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

She is the first UofL School of Medicine student recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

This honor is bestowed on a graduating student who is shown to be exemplary in his or her compassion and quality of patient care. Some of the activities in which she participated that merited this honor were working six weeks in the emergency room and labor and delivery departments at El Progresso Hospital in Honduras; directing a student ran free medical clinic in Louisville, Ky.; receiving a research grant from the American Academy of Neurology to pursue research in movement disorders; and serving on the board of Project Latin America to provide medical care for underserved regions.

Dr. Chism is a 2002 graduate of Meade County High School in Brandenburg, Ky., and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Kentucky in 2006. She will complete the requirements of her four year residency program in internal medicine and pediatrics by working at University, Veterans Administration and Kosair Children’s Hospitals in Louisville, Ky. Dr. Chism is the wife of John Chism, Louisville, Ky., daughter of Lloyd and Paula McCollum, Brandenburg, Ky., daughter-in-law of Mike and Debbie Hurt, Guston, Ky., and granddaughter of Amelia Barr, Rhodelia, Ky., and Albert and Jo Ann McCollum, Louisville, Ky.

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Payneville Elementary’s staff and students came together to raise money for Crusade for Children in memory of Rance Foushee, a former schoolmate.

Payneville students donate to Crusade for Children Adie and mother, Carissa lost their lives in a tragic automobile accident.

They were wonderful members of our community and our school family.

Payneville students and staff donated $1,500.51 to the Payneville Fire Department in loving memory of

The last week of school, the students and staff at Payneville Elementary collected money for the Crusade for Children in loving memory of Rance Foushee.

Rance was in first grade at Payneville and on the morning of December 7, 2009 - he, his little sister

our former little classmate.

Students donated money to participate in activities throughout the week such as crazy hair day, favorite sports team day, and inside out day.

Any student who donated money received a water balloon to throw at willing staff

members.

Even on the last day of school during school-wide morning assembly, when there were no more activities for students to participate in, students were still donating money in memory of Rance — as well as several community volunteers.

Elizabethtown Community Technical College Dean’s List Part-time student president’s honor list eligibility criteria includes: a cumulative 4.0 grade point average and a cumulative total of at least 18 KCTCS semester credits.

For subsequent terms, a parttime degree-seeking student must earn a 4.0 GPA, three additional credits or more for the term, a 4.0 cumulative GPA and a cumulative total of at least 21 KCTCS credits.

The dean’s list recognizes academic excellence in students who achieve a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average overall for the semester.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College has announced the names of students who made the dean’s list and the president’s honor list for Spring 2010 semester.

The president’s honor list is awarded to full-time and part-time students who are eligible based on the following criteria: Full-time degreeseeking students earning a 4.0 grade point average and successfully completing at least 12 hours of course work for the academic term, excluding developmental courses, are included in the full-time student president’s honor list.

Spring 2010 Full-time Dean’s List: Megan Kendall, Christie Metcalfe, David Smith, Jennifer Brown, Jennifer Cummings, Mary Brown, Crystal Dutchover, Natalie Hartness, Ronald Kent, Crystal Kinser, Betty Manning, Emily Matthews, Tiffany McBenge, Lajeana Moore, Kelsey Powell, Nikolas Powers, Michael Roach, Lori Fox, Linda Gott, Gary Lytle.

Spring 2010 Part-time Dean’s List: Kevin Fackler, Annmarie Givans, Hayden Goldsmith, Britney Jordan, Erica Whelan.

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Spring 2010 President’s Honor List for Full-time Students: Robert Bland, Joshua Bullock, James Hastings, David Lucas, Jeffrey Manning, Jessica West, Janet Kaufman, James McCray, Jr., Stephanie Thomas, Timi LaTondress.

Spring 2010 President’s Honor List for Part-time Students: Stephanie Crosier, Cynthia Dowell, Patricia Dunn, Andrea Etheridge, Emily Foushee-Mattingly, Donna Kunkler, Jason Perry, Cory Compton, Morgan Pack, Sheila Proctor, Kenneth Edmonds, Shannon Oelze.

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Megan Lanham Megan Lanham graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky.

She received the College of Nursing Faculty Award for her display of leadership, ambition and intuitiveness, during the College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony at the Singletary Center in Lexington on May 7, 2010.

Megan served as the Chair of the Undergraduate Nursing Activities and Advisory Council; and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society. As a skills lab intern, she mentored fellow undergraduate students.

Megan also served as a class officer throughout nursing school and was a member of the Dean’s Honor Colloquium.

She completed a research project on infection control and was recognized at the 2010 UK’s Scholarship Showcase.

She is the daughter of Tom and Ginny Lanham, Brandenburg, Ky., and graduated from Meade County High School in 2006.

Megan’s plans are to enter Vanderbilt School of Nursing and receive a Master’s Degree in Nursing and practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Chad Lancaster Chad Lancaster, age 16, of Flaherty, Ky., won Papa John’s Metro Parks Junior Tour held at Shawnee Golf Course in Louisville, Ky., on Monday, June 28th.

Chad won the 1618 year old division by scoring a 76 on the course. Chad is the son of Todd and Robin Lancaster and grandson of Ronnie and Diane Lancaster of Flaherty, Ky., and Wayne and Pat Heibert of Garrett, Ky.

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Wedding Anniversaries

Birth Announcement

Blanc 60th Wedding Anniversary

Ritchie 60th Wedding Anniversary

Kenneth and Jane Ritchie of Brandenburg, Ky., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 15, 2010.

The Ritchies have five children, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Charles and Frances Nell Blanc will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, July 16, 2010.

Their children, Allen Blanc, Cookie (Robert) Winburn, Belinda (Gene) Cross, and Bill (Jill) Blanc invite you to a drop-in at their parents’ home, 3375 Old State Road, Brandenburg, Ky., from 7-9 pm. No gifts please.

The Blancs were married at Smithwood Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn., where he was minister of music for seven years prior to being called into the pastoral ministry. Brother Blanc retired in 2008 after serving 41 years as pastor of Ekron Baptist Church where his wife was a loving supporter and co-laborer. In addition to their four children, they have 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Molly Leeann Arnold

Madison Arnold is proud to announce the birth of her baby sister Molly Leeann Arnold.

She was born at Harrison County Hospital at 1:52 a.m.

She weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Proud parents are Jeffrey and Wendy Arnold of Payneville, Ky. Proud grandparents are Jessie and Penny Medley of Payneville, Ky., and Jody and Joy Arnold of Payneville, Ky.

Marriages

Susan Lynn Wilson, 42, of Brandenburg, daughter of Joan Lester Holton and John Milhorn Wilson, to Daniel Weedon Shook, 45, of Brandenburg, son of Martha Ann Wooten and Frank Weedon Shook III. Misty Dawn Slater, 23, of Hudson, daughter of Sherry Denise Adams and Bobby Slater, to Kristofer Ray Miller, 26, of Hudson, son of Diana Marie Wilson and Michael Harry Miller.

Birthdays

July 9: Larry Medley, Mandy Sturgeon, Michael Loyd, Steve Deibler and TJ Blake July 10: Morgan Spink and Brittany Neben July 11: Jerry Trent, Kyle Snider, Derek Waddle, Betty Wemes, Danny Knott, Laresa Mudd and Tony Doyle July 12: Quinton Thomas July 13: Nick Hauck July 14: Mark Smith, Caleb Thomas, Emily Williams and Elizabeth Vujaklija July 15: Irina King, Pat Brown and Blake Whelan

Achievement

Savannah Buckey

Savannah J. Buckey of Brandenburg, Ky., a junior at Meade Co. High School was selected to be among 1,100 attendees out of over 4,000 junior applicants nationwide at West Point’s prestigious Summer Leaders Seminar. Savannah and the other attendees traveled to the West Point Military Academy in New York to live in the cadet barracks (dormitories), where she and her roommate would live for the one week seminar.

The one-week seminars are designed to

help juniors identify what is important in their college-selection process, while giving them an idea of the importance of leadership and sound decision-making in their education, careers and lives, in general. Savannah participated in academic, leadership, athletic and military workshops throughout the week.

Physical fitness training began her day starting at 5 a.m. and continued at various times during the day. Being a swimmer on the high school team definitely helped her get through this demanding regimen. One of her favorite parts of training was the virtual-reality war simulations, which is a video game on steroids. The weapons simulation has a huge video screen, which is networked to modified army rifles which feel and act almost like the real thing when fired, where virtual friendly and enemy forces would move around in a virtual city or country environment.

Savannah had to choose three academic workshops to attend from the 15 available.

Her choice of physics, chemistry, and geography/environmental sciences ties in with her high school studies and college interests.

Meals were provided to Savannah and the students at the Cadet Mess (dining facility) where they all learned how quickly the Army can feed many people.

Savannah definitely benefited from this experience while gaining new insights into the West Point cadet’s life. She is still working on where she will end up attending college.

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