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RECC gets funding surge for electric improvements By Casey Tolliver The News Standard
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Crews work on electric enhancements on Singleton Road.
Meade County RECC recently received an $18.5 million guaranteed loan which the electricity company will put to use serving many local rural areas. The loan was part of more than $53 million awarded to the state by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program,
the state. “These investments in Kentucky’s rural infrastructure and economy could not come at a better time,” Gov. Steve Beshear said about the loans in a press release. “The projects that will be possible through these loans and grants will provide and improve electric service and create jobs in the Commonwealth.”
“We’re constantly upgrading and providing new lines.....” - Tim Gossett/V.P. Member Services-R.E.C.C. will help the RECC upgrade and maintain it’s current rural electric infrastructure in Meade County. “We’re constantly upgrading and providing new lines, and obviously we need capital to operate,” Meade County
RECC vice president of member services and marketing Tim Gossett said. “It was an opportunity for us to look at our process and upgrade it.” Meade County RECC’s loan was one of three awards given by the USDA in
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Local accident with CSX train takes fatal turn Staff Report The News Standard
A Brandenburg woman died from injuries she sustained in a collision with a train last week. Dominga Mercado-Mendoza, 72, was the passenger in a car that ran into the path of a CSX train at the railroad crossing on Doe Run/ Ekron Road, according to a report by the Meade County Sheriff’s
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Members of First Baptist Church applaud soldiers while they enter the church for a special night of appreciation.
After an attempted break-in in another part of the county, a Brandenburg home was the scene of a burglary last week. “We had an attempted breakin in Flaherty and a break-in today on Payneville Road,” Meade County Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick said.
Brandenburg’s First Baptist Church shows appreciation to active military troops By Brian Graves The News Standard The children along the sidewalk were not old enough to truly understand war and death. And, they almost assuredly did not totally understand why they were applauding these tall people with the green
outfits. But, cheer and clap and wave they did Saturday night as they served as the first entrance for more than 160 soldiers from Fort Knox. The military personnel were being hosted to a “night out” by the members of First Baptist Church in Brandenburg.
FBC has been hosting this event a couple of times a year and it is a major time for the church. “Our church appreciates the sacrifices these soldiers make,” said Pastor Sherman Ramsey. “We envelop them with prayer See TROOPS, Page A2
Research sheds light on James Irvin Newton murder By Gerry Fischer The News Standard While researching the Billy Shacklett Civil War raid, and exploring the old Meadville Cemetery, I came across the headstone of James Irvin Newton and two bronze plaques placed on his grave in October 1998. The front plaque was inscribed with a message that stated “Newton was killed by the night riders in July of 1865, while in his yard across the road from this cemetery.” Originally, I felt that James Newton may have been the guide that led Joseph Herr in his attack on Meadville’s,
Captain Billy Shacklett, and that his killing may have been in retaliation for informing on Billy; however, James was serving in the Union Army far away from Meade County, and I later found additional pieces of information about James Newton and his actions in the Meadville community that opened a new avenue of thought about his death. While no one can say positively who did the killing, there are some interesting comments about his murder, written years ago, indicating the possibility that he was not killed by ConPHOTO BY GERRY FISCHER federate guerrillas, but rather A headstone placed in 1998 states, “Newton was killed by the night riders in July of 1865, while in his yard across the road from this cemetery.” The stone rests in the old Meadeville Cemetery. See MURDER, Page A7
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Friday, October 8, 2010
State Medicaid to assist smokers in quitting Staff Report The News Standard
FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that the state’s Medicaid recipients are now eligible for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products and tobacco cessation medications to assist more Medicaid recipients in giving up smoking and tobacco use and reduce the rate of tobacco-related illnesses in Kentucky. As part of the program, Medicaid recipients who receive NRT or prescriptions for tobacco cessation drugs will be required to enroll in counseling programs that assist those who are trying to kick the habit. “Quitting smoking or the use of other tobacco products is one of the most important lifestyle changes an individual can make when it comes to health and wellbeing,” said Gov. Beshear. “Our hope is that people will think about the effects of tobacco on their health and give some
“Quitting smoking...is one of the most important lifestyle changes” - Steve Breshear/Kentucky Governor
serious consideration to quitting. This is a great opportunity for Medicaid recipients to stop smoking or using tobacco, start living healthier lifestyles and create a healthier environment in their homes — which will ultimately save lives and precious health care dollars.” Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States as well as Kentucky. Nearly 8,000 Kentuckians die prematurely each year of tobacco use. Specifically, smoking is a major risk factor for the four leading causes of death — heart disease, cancer, stroke and chronic pulmonary disease. “Death and chronic disease related to smoking and tobacco use are tragic not only because of their impact on health and mortality, but also because they could have been pre-
vented,” said Janie Miller, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. “This is definitely a step in the right direction to help more people quit smoking and start leading healthier, longer lives.” Under the new program, the Medicaid recipient is given a tobacco cessation assessment by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant. During the assessment, the provider compiles a medical and psychosocial history of the recipient, assesses the recipient’s tobacco usage, readiness/willingness to quit, coping skills, barriers to quitting, and completes a tobacco cessation program referral form for the recipient. Exceptions to the counseling requirement can be granted to members with valid hardships or if the provider deems it unnecessary.
The recipient then will select a smoking cessation program, such as the Kentucky Tobacco Quit Line or Cooper-Clayton Smoking Cessation course, in which to enroll, and NRT products or other tobacco cessation medications will be prescribed by the provider, if necessary. “In our experience, people have the most success with quitting when they have access to a combination of resources and support,” said Kentucky Public Health Commissioner William Hacker, M.D. “This new program offers both to Medicaid recipients. Programs like this help more people understand the effects of tobacco and gives them the opportunity and support they need to quit.” The Kentucky General Assembly allocated $1.5 million in state funds for each both fiscal year 2011 and 2012 to implement the program. Federal matching funds are projected to equal $4.7 million in fiscal year 2011 and $3.7 million in fiscal year 2012.
Battletown Community Park Octoberfest
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From page A1 all year and we know the difference that makes, but then to be able see them in person, shake their hands, and let them know one-on-one how much we love them and appreciate their service is a special feeling for all of us.” The soldiers were welcomed warmly twice — the first time as they unloaded their buses and the second as they entered the church’s Family Life Center. Keeping in military order, the guests were then seated making the gym look like the mess hall at an Army base. They didn’t have to keep their military attitudes in check very long. “You can be at ease now,” said church member Connie Fackler. “And, there is no mister or missus tonight, that’s why we have the name tags. Call us by our names.” After the pleasantries came the food. More than 100 pizzas were ordered for the occasion and church members stood ready to order more if needed. It wasn’t that the pizza wasn’t appreciated, but it was obvious from the overflowing plates of sweet stuff the hit of the meal was the dozens of home-cooked pies, cakes, cookies that filled half of the food serving tables. As the meals were ending,
ments include hanging poles and maintaining integral system parts such as regulaFrom page A1 tors, sub-station transformers and capacitors. For Meade County RECC, A portion of the loan will which experiences 1-2 per- also go to another imporcent growth in a typical tant aspect of providing year, the loan will be uti- electricity: right-of-way lized by helping serve near- and vegetation managely 1,500 new and existing ment, such as trimming members, to build 60 miles and clearing trees. worth of new distribution “Trees and power lines line, to make improve- don’t mix,” Gossett said. ments to existing distribu- “And we don’t like it when tion line and make other trees fall into power lines. system improvements. That tends to tear down lines “Suffice it to say, main- and cause short circuits.” taining an electrical distriThe loan will also conbution system is an ongoing tinue to help provide power process,” Gossett said. “It’s a to rural areas that can somepretty complex process. It’s times be a bit more difficult a labor intensive and capital to service. intensive process. And you “Some of our line sections have to do it safely.” in rural areas are longer than The 60 miles of new dis- in urban areas,” Gossett tribution aren’t in significant said. “Some lines are eight stretches of the county, but or nine miles long to get to in segments of line around some houses. We’ve just got the county, according to the sheer function of disGossett. tance and terrain to contend “It could be a half mile with.” here or a mile there,” he said. Meade County RECC, “It could even be in a part of which services Meade Breck County. If you go out County and parts of Breckand buy a piece of property enridge, Grayson, Hancock, 500 feet off the road, that’s Ohio and Hardin counties, going to be a part of that 60 has nearly 2,900 miles of miles of new line.” distribution line and serves Other system improve- 29,000 members.
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Troops enjoy the homecooked desserts served at the “Bold Knight” celebration held at First Baptist Church. soldiers were given the opportunity to make a call to a family member or loved one using church member cell phones. Then, the military toughness of the service members was allowed to be dropped for a time of fun and games as soldiers were tested in skills probably not used much on active duty. Balancing balloons, passing hula hoops and playing with empty tin cans brought some light-hearted fun and levity not normally found during a
soldier’s day. The troops were then brought to the church’s sanctuary where the FBC Youth Choir sang and soldiers shared in their own personal stories about faith and service. “We wanted to show these brave warriors a fun time and a good meal with a Christian atmosphere,” Ramsey said. “But, knowing that out of the 160 who came, there was one-fourth of them left having made a decision for Christ fills our souls with joy.”
OBITUARIES
Friday, October 8, 2010
George Estle Vowels
James H. Wayne
George Estle Vowels, 75, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Louisville, Ky. He was a retired barber and owner of Estle’s Barber Shop in Vine Grove, Ky. Estle was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the AmVets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Margaret Vowels; two sisters, Shirley Lingo and Dicky Smith; his brother, Tommie Vowels; and a great granddaughter, Gracie Helen New. His survivors include his wife, Helen Vowels of Vine Grove, Ky.; one daughter, Roxie Claywell of Vine Grove, Ky.; three sons, Randy Vowels and his wife, Marianne, of Radcliff, Ky., Pat Vowels and his wife, Susan, of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Jerry Vowels of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Dorothy Morse of Radcliff, Ky., and Patty Sims of Vine Grove, Ky.; three granddaughters, Brandy New, Tara Harper and Mallory Vowels; four grandsons, Clayton Vowels, Casey Claywell, Brad Vowels and Brock Vowels; a great-grandson, Jasper New; and three great-granddaughters, Molly New, Caraline New and Brianna Harper. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Daniel L. Lincoln officiating. Burial followed in the St. Brigid Cemetery in Vine Grove, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, P. O. Box 2149, Elizabethtown, KY 42702. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.
Rose Virginia Roberts
Rose Virginia Roberts, 82, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Ky. She is survived by her husband, James Claude Roberts; nine children, Rob (Jill) Roberts of Campbellsville, Ky., Marc (Laura) Roberts of Louisville, Ky., David (Debbie) Roberts of Lexington, Ky., Chris Roberts of Vine Grove, Ky., Matt (Charlene) Roberts of Flaherty, Ky., Tim (Toni) Roberts of Lexington, Ky., Joel (Renee) Roberts of Columbus, Ohio, Kimberly (Mitch) Rickman of Bowling Green, Ky., and Jon (Vanessa) Roberts of Georgetown, Ky.; a brother, Victor (Angie) Barus of New Jersey; numerous nieces and nephews from the New Jersey and Mississippi area; 24 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Ron Burgess officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation online at www. macular.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.
Mr. James H. Wayne, 81, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky., from injuries received in an automobile accident. Wayne was retired from Olin Corp., was a Navy veteran, was a Charter Member of Brandenburg Moose Lodge No. 1177 and a member of Harrison Lodge No. 122 F.&A.M. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Wayne; a grandson, Jason Sipes; a brother, Edward Wayne; and a sister Frances Price. Mr. Wayne is survived by three children, Bucky Wayne, Steve (Charlotte) Wayne of Brandenburg, Ky.; and Kenneth (Jane) Wayne of Vine Grove, Ky.; a sister, Ann Steiman of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Dr. Billy D. Marcum officiating. Burial followed in Cap Anderson Cemetery with military honors. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Edna D. Cundiff
Edna D. Cundiff, 76, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of Ekron Baptist Church. Mrs. Cundiff was preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth Cundiff; a son, Gary Cundiff; a brother, Kenneth Basham and a sister, Frances Basham. She is survived by a son, Terry (Allison) Cundiff of Brandenburg, Ky.; a grandson, Jeremy Cundiff of Guston, Ky.; a brother, Robert Basham of Edmonds, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Bridge, officiating. Burial followed in Ekron Baptist Church cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Dolores Ann Baker Dolores Ann Baker, 85, formerly of Brandenburg, Ky., died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab in Salem, Ky. Dolores was born Sept. 24, 1925, in Lumberton, N.J., to the late Florence Holmes and Ursel Mizelle. Dolores was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Brandenburg. Her husband Charles Baker and brother, Jack Holmes preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Phylis Burnes of Bardstown, Ky., Elizabeth (Freddie) Spadie of Guston, Ky., and Bonnie Baker of Marion, Ky.; sons, Bruce (Connie) Spruill of Louisville, Ky., and Roy (Beatrice) Spruill of Flaherty, Ky.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at noon at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. Burial followed in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www bjsfunerals.com.
Mary Lois Tingler
Dorothy B. Hull
Mary Lois Tingler, 84, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born May 4, 1926, in Trigg County, Ky., and grew up at Golden Pond. After retiring from 17 years service at WalMart, she loved and lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tingler was baptized by Cliff Jones, Pastor of the First Christian Church faith of Princeton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gentry Floyd and Lily Nadean (Dunn) Litchfield; three sisters, Marvie (Eugene) Thompson, Robbie (Thurman) Shaw and Myra (Clayton) Darnell. She is survived by her husband, Harry C. Tingler of Radcliff, Ky.; two daughters, Kay Branch and her husband, Ford of Princeton, Ky., Gina Skees and her husband Mark of Radcliff, Ky.; a son, Russell Boyd and his wife Donna of Elizabethtown, Ky. Known as “Mamaw, Grandmother, and Mudder,” Mrs. Tingler left loving memories for her five grandchildren, Ford Branch and his wife Kelly of Princeton, Ky., Aimee Boyd Coffey and her husband Jimmy of Elizabethtown, Ky., Selena Scalzitti and her husband Matt of North Carolina, Lindsey Boyd of California, Ashley Branch Mann and her husband Austin of Tennessee; five great-grandchildren, Tripp and Tallie Branch, Giavanna Scalzitti, Gage Coffey and Olivia Mann. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept.27, 2010, at NelsonEdelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Condolences may be expressed at www.nebfh.com.
Dorothy B. Hull, 79, of Irvington, Ky., died Sunday Oct. 3, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born Jan. 13, 1931, to the late William “Bill” & Ava Beatrice (Cashman) Macy. She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Gordon, Douglas, and Leonard Macy. Survivors include her husband, Richard Hull of Irvington, Ky.; five children, Michael Ray Stearman of Irvington, Ky., Richard Wayne (Sharon Gay) Hull of Glen Allen, Va., David Alan (Sharon Lynn) Hull) of Warsaw, Ky., Carol Diane (John) Hull Bartlett of Cookesville, Tenn., Tracy Lynn Hull of Irvington, Ky.; brother, Donald Wayne Macy of Irvington, Ky.; three grandchildren, Parker Alan, Sean Paden and Katherine Ellis Hull. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky.
Dominga MercadoMendoza Dominga Mercado-Mendoza, 72, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky., from injuries received in an automobile accident. She is survived by four children, Raymond and Edwin Martinez, Maria Gonzalez, Puerto Rico and Bethzaida Camara all of Brandenburg, Ky.; brother, Juan Mercado of Puerto Rico; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at The Kingdom Hall in Vine Grove, Ky. Arrangements by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
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John Edward Mitchell
John Edward Mitchell, 74, of Flaherty, Ky., died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Mitchell’s memberships includes St. Martin of Tour Catholic Church in Flaherty, Ky., Knights of Columbus, American Legion and AMVETS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an avid fan of Nascar and the University of Kentucky. Mitchell led his high school team, the Flaherty Blue Devil’s to a district championship in 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ella Mae Mitchell; three brothers, Albert Lee Mitchell, William F. Mitchell and Marion Joseph Mitchell; and a granddaughter, Jamie Nicole Proctor. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Dixie Lea Mitchell of Flaherty, Ky.; daughter, Cynthia Koch and her husband, Ron, of Savannah, Ga,; three sons, John Christopher Mitchell, Francis Todd Mitchell, Mark Mitchell and his wife, Linda, all of Flaherty, Ky.; three grandchildren, Maria Moss and her husband, Bryan, of Phoenix, Ariz., Jonathon Casey Mitchell and Alexander Doyle Mitchell both of Flaherty, Ky.; great-granddaugher, Jillian Edward Moss of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty, Ky., with Rev. A.L. Chandler officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors. Condolences can be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Where do we begin, how do we even start, to express the emotions, deep within our heart. Your kind words and visits during our time of grief, just knowing you will be here, anytime, is such a relief. The food, cards, calls, whatever you have done, helps our family through dark days, soon we’ll see the sun. The parade of love, lined up, with a place for our bike kept, thirty riders strong, in honor of Kevin, even as they wept. God has a new angel by his side, we all know as Kevin, our family finds peace, as he watches over us from heaven. Thank you for loving Kevin and supporting us during this time.
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Editorial
Friday, October 8, 2010
“Crossing the line”
Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon Kentucky’s Insurance Commissioner recently pitched a hissy fit that any 2-year-old denied its toy would envy because health insurers decided not to issue new “child-only” policies days before parts of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act became law on Sept. 23. Why? Because Sharon Clark doesn’t understand: Health insurers cannot raise taxes or just print new money to plug budget shortfalls. They must reap profits to stay in business. So insurers did what Congress failed to do before passing health care reform: They read the law and discovered it prohibits private insurers from denying a “child-only” policy because of pre-existing conditions. Such prohibitions sound noble and make insurance companies refusing to issue such policies appear scarier than Frankenstein on Halloween. Not surprisingly, it’s also what Clark focused on in
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bulance on the way to the hospital and cancel it once the crisis ended. Suderman also addresses the cycle of such unintended consequences: “That would drive up expenses for child-only policies, which would push more people out of the insurance pool, which would further drive up coverage costs, and so on and so forth spinning faster and faster until the out of control merrygo-round has thrown off just about everyone.” Wasn’t Washington’s new federal health care mandate supposed to slow the merry-go-round down so that more people could get on and stay on? Clark said that she fears “an influx of new members” in Kentucky Access, the commonwealth’s highrisk pool. She said such additional demands “are not in the public interest.” Of course, I wonder if Clark and her ilk in Congress ever considered that unprecedented federal intrusion into 17 percent of the private sector’s economy might not exactly serve “the public interest,” either. One thing’s for sure, whatever happens with the “child-only” policies is peanuts compared with what awaits in 2014 when
the federal health care law’s price controls include everyone. Experts say these new government regulations will make it impossible for insurers not to avoid insuring the sick — at least not if they want to stay in business. “Look for insurers to avoid, mistreat and dump the sick by marketing themselves only to healthy people, skimping on claims processing and customer services, and dropping benefits that sick people value — not because insurers are heartless, but because that is what Obamacare rewards,” wrote Cato Institute’s Michael Tanner. A number of other insurers have filed requests with states seeking up to 9-percent increases. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut says the new health care law’s mandates are driving up premiums of many of its customers by nearly 30 percent. Part of Clark’s fact-finding agenda should include letting Kentuckians know how she plans to protect the commonwealth from further health-insurance assaults by Washington, which makes many Kentucky taxpayers — and voters — fume.
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a statement in which she professes distress about “the effect this (insurer decisions) will have on Kentuckians, particularly children with pre-existing health conditions . . .” She overstates the concern about children with pre-existing conditions. •Insurers are not canceling existing child-only policies. •They will honor policies in hand for children — even those with preexisting conditions. They just won’t write new child-only policies. “But it’s indicative of one of the new health care law’s fundamental contradictions: Insurers are expected to both abide by new rules, which could prove costly, and not significantly change their prices or services in response to them,” Peter Suderman, associate editor of Reason magazine wrote. For insurers, such contradictions reflect singularly on cost, not politics. Insurers — including Louisville-based Humana Inc. — changed their “child-only” policies because parts of the new health care bill now in effect would have allowed parents to essentially apply for coverage in the am-
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The situation with Clementi shows us that this next generation — the first generation to be raised fully in the age of the Internet — has not only crossed bullying over from adolescence into adulthood, but have also transcended bullying from reality into cyberspace. Whether it’s in actuality or online, it is unclear exactly why anyone, youth or adult, would bully anyone else. It could be a lack of selfesteem in the bully or no self respect for themselves or anyone else. Maybe they do it out of insecurity or to make them feel better about themselves. But wouldn’t it be much more satisfying to do something productive and worthwhile, instead of scarring someone for life, or even worse, driving them to kill themself?
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When John Kerry calls you out of touch, you must be so far out of touch that you need to call Mazlan Othman, the U.N.’s designated liaison to space aliens, to re-establish contact with Planet Earth. So it was a signal moment when the Massachusetts senator took it upon himself to explain the outlandish folkways of the American people: “We have an electorate that doesn’t always pay that much attention to what’s going on, so people are influenced by a simple slogan rather than the facts or truth or what’s happening.” Take that, Velma Hart. Those who saw Hart, a middle-class, AfricanAmerican mother of two, confront President Barack Obama at a CNBC town-hall meeting last month thought they had heard a genuine voice of dismay at the state of the economy and Obama’s failure to deliver on his golden promises. If we take Hart as representative of the public mood, though, Kerry must have instead discerned a clueless complainer If only Hart were sufficiently plugged in, she’d have the sense to get over her economic anxiety. So what if she fears returning to frank-and-beans dinners? Does John Kerry carp when he’s forced to move his $7 million yacht from Rhode Island to Massachusetts, where he has to shoulder an additional $500,000 tax bill? Whatever else you
The stories of many people’s childhoods and elementary school experience is rife with lore of being bullied or living in daily fear of being hassled by notorious school bullies. But recently an incident caught my eye that made me realize that bullying isn’t just reserved for elementary kids on the playground or the seemingly long walk from the classroom to the bus after school. On Sept. 22, Tyler Clementi, a student at Rutgers University, took his own life after a private and intimate encounter was broadcast online.
Even if the bully doesn’t realize it, that’s what they are doing when they persecute someone. They are tormenting. Clementi was tormented and humiliated to the point that he took his own life. Sometimes the consequences are less severe. Not every person who is bullied kills themself. But, they do have to suffer nonetheless and live in constant worry with a low sense of self worth and respect. That is no way for any human being to have to live their life, whether it be a kid in elementary school, a student in college or an adult at work. Bullies can even be at home, including parents or siblings. Where do you think some of these kids learn it? The same kids who are bullies often grow up to be bullies as adults.
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think of Democrats, they are lousy amateur sociologists and political scientists. Whenever the public rejects them, it’s a “temper tantrum,” in late ABC News anchor Peter Jennings’ term for the 1994 electoral rout. Liberal Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson has teed up that tried-and-true explanation for this fall: “The American people are acting like a bunch of spoiled brats.” Obama has his own theory of voter irrationality. In his view, if only economic conditions were stronger, reasonable people would be Obamasupporting secularists with liberal mores. During the 2008 primaries, he infamously explained that people in rural areas who weren’t supporting him were clinging to guns and religion because of the poor economy. It’s the all-purpose explanation for any public sentiment that discomfits liberals. Not far behind is the plaint that “the system” is broken so people are understandably frustrated by the “pace of change.” This is the same system through which Democrats forced a historic $800 billion stimulus bill, a historic health-care law and a historic financial-regulation bill. When the late Democratic Sen. Mo Udall ran for president in 1976, he commented after one primary loss, “The voters have spoken ... the bastards.” That’s a great line, but a poor message for a political party. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2010 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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A seemingly innocent prank crossed a very indelible line. He was betrayed by his roommate and another friend, made to feel that he should be a laughing stock for a lifestyle that was part of who he was, a lifestyle that was his business. Just like Clementi, victims of bullying are found in the crosshairs of a bully, chastised for any obvious trait that sets them apart from what is considered to be “the norm.” That’s what bullying boils down to. One person deemed unacceptable by another, for one reason or another. The fact of the matter remains, no one person is born with the right to judge another. And definitely, no one is born with the right to torment a person because they deem them as different.
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Trains are interwoven into the transport fabric of our lives. We rely on them to carry our goods, products and even us across the nation. For hundreds of years the railroad has served as a harbinger of progress and a tool for commerce and transportation. But with that reliance and convenience comes a price — an inextricable threat to safety. We have all been near railroad tracks. Some people have even played on them as children. Railroad crossings are where our lives and train routes intersect. Many drivers cross them every day without giving them a second thought. The more modern ones have safety features such as flashing lights and arms that raise and lower installed to give drivers proper warning that a train is approaching. However, there are still some crossings that merely have a sign stating there are train tracks ahead. Some have suggested a recent fatality involving a train and a car occurred at a crossing with such a sign, and that a mechanized warning gate and flashing lights may have meant the difference between life and death, or could have prevented the accident all together. However, the fact remains that driving over a railroad crossing begs a bit of extra caution — no matter if the warning sign gives early warning of an impending train or if it merely sits idly by with a meek warning. It makes no difference. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a person or a car is hit by a train every 115 minutes in America. The Federal Railroad Administration states that an average of 355 people are killed at railroad crossings. Accidents on railroads and railroad crossings aren’t all too rare, but walking away from them unharmed or even alive is. With a bit of common sense and extra caution, railroad crossings lose their dangerous edge.
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Glad Tidings celebrates its ‘homecoming’ By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Glad Tidings Christian Center celebrated its homecoming Sept. 26. The congregation gathered early Sunday morning with service and a dinner afterwards. The homecoming service marked the new era for Glad Tidings after Larry Powell was inducted as the new pastor August 29. Powell, along with his wife, Joy, and son, Kevin, recently moved to Brandenburg from Panama City, Fla., when Powell was named the new pastor at Glad Tidings Christian Center. “Thank you for this great
homecoming day,” Powell said to his fellow church members. “Homecoming is about gathering with friends. A time when we all come together and feel special.” The homecoming service was aimed to reach out to former and prospective members of the church. During his sermon, Powell spoke about “how anybody who feels like a nobody can leave Glad Tidings a somebody.” He correlated his message with a story from the Bible about a woman who was ill and felt like a “nobody.” In Mark 5:34, she thought that by just touching Jesus’ garment she would be
healed. Jesus stopped and wondered who touched him and the woman confessed saying she had been ill and wanted to turn to Jesus. Jesus turned to the woman and said, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease. “She was a nobody and became a somebody,” Powell said. He added that sometimes people are like frogs on a lilly pad floating down the river of life. They’re floating downstream and nobody cares. “You know, a lot of times miracles come from the disruptions in life,” Powell said.
Dan Newton Divine Guidance Matthew 4: 3-4 says, “Then the tempter approached Him and said, ‘If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’” But He answered, “It is written: man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (HCSB) Military strategists know that knowledge is one of the most devastating weapons a field commander can have. A strong knowledge
to offer and came out completely unscathed, gives us the perfect example. Matthew 4: 1-11 tells how Jesus left the scene of his baptism and headed straight into the wilderness, where he spent forty days fasting and praying. There he faced some very real temptations from his very real enemy. Right off the bat, the devil pounced on Jesus’ most immediate weakness: hunger. You’d be hungry, too, after fasting for 40 days. Satan wanted to derail the divine plan that Jesus had freely chosen to follow, so he offered up this little suggestion: “If you’re really the Son of God, turn these rocks into bread.” Jesus recognized the devil’s
1. Is the Book of Nathan in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Though Paul was born in Tarus of Cilicia, where was he brought up? Jerusalem, Shiloh, Jericho, Damascus 3. What 8-year-old boy served as King of Jerusalem for 100 days? Shamgar, Jehoiachin, Adino, Sisera THE NEWS STANDARD/JENNIFER CORBETT
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I love honey. I especially like it on a fresh, hot biscuit with butter. However I do not like being stung by a honeybee. Honeybee’s are a fascinating creature. I recently learned that bees in a hive have specific jobs to do. Some make
the honeycombs, some forage for food and some collect pollen. About 1 percent of the beehive population has the job of removing the dead bees from the hive. They are called the “undertaker bee.” Further, the undertaker bee’s job isn’t a permanent assignment. It seems that the bees perform this job on a rotating basis. At some point in the life of every bee, it will have the job of being the undertaker bee for a while and then it will
be the task of other bees. And so it is in the life and work of God’s church. Surely there will be times in your service to God and His church that will require you to accept less than desirable responsibilities. In those times, it is important that you remember that, just as the beehive could not sustain life without the diligent work of the undertaker bees, so also the church cannot accomplish God’s work without the willingness of every member to fulfill the responsibilities he
ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Jerusalem; 3) Jehoiachin
Larry Powell, the new pastor at Glad Tidings Christian Center, speaks to the congregation and thanks them for welcoming him and his family with open arms.
tactics. Though Satan had unleashed his weapon of choice, Jesus had one that was far more effective and more devastating: the Word of God. The battle ended before it began because the devil has no counterattack strong enough to overcome the man who uses God’s Word as his weapon of choice. 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.
Even lousy jobs deserve your best effort Randy Johnson
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God’s word is the weapon of choice of the enemy’s weapons, strategies, tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses can mean the difference between success and failure on the battlefield. The devil knows a lot about effective spiritual battle especially about our weaknesses and faults and he loves to use his diabolical knowledge to harass us, lie to us, and tempt us. Since he’s been doing this for thousands of years, he has developed his skills into a real art form twisted, evil, and devastatingly effective. How can we fight the tactics of such a formidable enemy? Jesus Christ, the man who faced the worst temptation the devil had
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or she has been given. If you’ve been given the worst job in the church, won’t you at least give it your best effort? 1 Corinthians 12:20-22: “As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
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Hospice care offers return to the art of dying David Yount Amazing Grace As our population ages, much literature has appeared concentrating on living well in our final years. But publications aimed at helping people die with grace have virtually disappeared. In the age of faith, by contrast, there were many guides to the art of dying. In the Aug. 2 issue of The New Yorker, Dr. Atul Gawande, who teaches at Harvard Medical School, noted that a Latin guide to “the good death” was published in the year 1415 and reprinted in more than 100 editions across Europe. Acknowledging that ev-
eryone is destined to die, the guide cautioned against the futility of mere materialism, because one can’t carry material things into eternity. However, the manual added, many things can be cultivated in this life that will be possessed fully in the next, among them love, knowledge, appreciation and even adventure. The book deemed wealth, honor, power and lust to be vanitas vanitatum (vanity of vanities). The faithful were urged instead to approach death by focusing their lives on the love of God. Such guides, Gawande notes, “provided families with prayers and questions for the dying in order to put them in the right frame of mind during their final hours.” A dying person’s last words came to hold a certain reverence. Before medical technology
became sophisticated, death came relatively swiftly. But today, Gawande notes, “for most people death comes only after long medical struggle with an incurable condition — advanced cancer, progressive organ failure (usually the heart, kidney or liver) or the multiple debilities of old age. In all such cases, death is certain, but the timing is not. So everyone struggles with this uncertainty — with how, and when, to accept that the battle is lost.” The cost of postponing the inevitable is pain and helplessness for the terminally ill, and incredible expense for medical care. Gawande notes that “25 percent of all Medicare spending is for the 5 percent who are in their final year of life, and most of that money goes for care in their
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Kenneth Broughton, Jr., aka Kenny Broughton, Jr., and Lori Ann Broughton, to Jeff Nott, a 0.346 acre tract located southeast of Lee Road, deed tax $2. James L. Cherry and Angela Cherry, to Kenneth D. Swanson and Mary A. Swanson, lot 71 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $295. Jewell H. Carey, to Otis K. Carey and Jewell H. Carey, property located in Meade County. Doe Valley Real Estate Corporation, to Keith Smith and Janice Smith, lot 1 in Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $5. Doe Valley Association, Inc., to Keith Smith and Janice Smith, lot 2 in Pine Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $5. Doe Valley Real Estate Corporation, to Keith Smith and Janice Smith, lot 409 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $7.50. Jeffrey Stencel, to Paul M. Amrhein and Christine Amrhein, lot 63 of Doe Valley Subdivision, Hickory Hills Section. Stone Holdings, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Amanda E. Stone, lot 12 in Shamrock Hills Subdivision. Michael D. Lassiter, to Billy D. Wilson and Kimberly C. Wilson, lots 6 and 7 of English Hills Estates, deed tax $191. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott, to Michael Stacey and Natalie Stacey, a 2.533 acre tract located southeast of Lee Road, deed tax $168. Bernard Lee Hardesty, to Mary Jean P. Mattingly, Mary Jean Sipes, Judith Ann Padgett, Gary Bernard Hardesty, Larry Robert Hardesty, Terry Joseph Hardesty, Terry Joseph Hardesty, property located in Meade County. Richard D. Mayberry, IV, to Craig A. Towne and Sara M. Towne, a 1.006 acre tract located in Meade County, deed tax $123. Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC, to Jeffrey D. Parnell, lot 7 of Red Hawk Subdivision, deed tax $133. Donald W. Barr and Jennifer Barr, to James Cherry and Angela D. Cherry, lot 44 of River Cliff Subdivision, deed tax $195. John E. Allgeier and Verna L. Allgeier, to Donald Barr and Jennifer Barr, lot 1 and 2 of Circle K. Estates located on HWY 1692, lot 4 located southwest of KY HWY 1692, lot 5 located south of KY HWY 1692, deed tax $20. The Estate of Lawrence Collinsworth, to Petra Dalton, lot 223 of Doe Valley Subdivision in Pine Point Section. Jim Hines and Ione Hines, to Elton Youart, lot 20 of Hunters Forest Subdivision, deed tax $29. Rebecca Richardson, by and through attorney-in-fact Jo Lyn Begle, to Roger Wilkins and Austin A. Wilkins, lot 49, Section 3 of Rosewood Estates, deed tax $8. Roger Wilkins and Austin A. Wilkins, to Charles Milling and Deborah Milling, lot 49 of Rosewood Estates, deed tax $45. David Ray Durham and Patsy Durham, to Dean Durham and Dawn Lorraine Durham, lot 3 and 4 of Donnie Ray Durham Farm Division, deed tax $50. Joshua S. Fogle and Jill A. Fogle, fna Jill A. Ferguson, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $13. James S. Lancaster and Nancy C. Lancaster, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $28.50. Scott R. Dougherty and Kyung-Ae Dougherty, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $33.50. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $38.50. John T. Rhodes and Peggy Rhodes, John T. Rhodes III and Shari Rhodes, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and KY 333, deed tax $63.50. Steve W. Aulbach and Karen M. Aulbach, Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $146.
Quitclaim Deeds
Angela Lassiter, to Michael Lassiter, lots 6 and 7 of English Hills Estates. Marie Diane Nugent, to Michael Joseph Nugent, lot 1 of Welton-Branson Lots. Kimberly McGehee, to Richard R. McGehee, lot 14 of Eastwood Hills Subdivision. Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Diebler, to the Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Diebler Living Trust, property located in Meade County. Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Diebler, to the Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Diebler Revocable Living Trust, lot 9 of Phillips Acres Subdivision. Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Die-
bler, to the Karl P. Diebler and Susan E. Diebler Revocable Living Trust, lot 10 of Phillips Acres Subdivision.
Building Permits
9/23/10 Randal and Debra Sloan, garage, $82.50. 9/24/10 Pike Lawn and Garden, commercial, $954. 9/27/10 Tony and Brenda Phillips, DW’11, $100. 9/27/10 Charles and Linda Brown, pole barn, $82.50. 9/29/10 Shawn Redmon, SFD plus attached garage, $340.20.
Septic Permits
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Retail Food
9/24/10 MCYSA Concession, Flippins Run Park in Brandenburg. 97 percent food. Food: Gatorade stored on the floor, microwave unclean. 9/24/10 Snappy Tomato Pizza, 149 Old Mill Rd in Brandenburg. Follow up score from 9/20/10: 100 percent food. 9/24/10 Doe Valley Express, 155 Old Mill Rd in Brandenburg. 85 percent food. 96 percent retail. Retail: toothpaste expired. Food: no date marking being used, person in charge could not demonstrate knowledge, wiping cloths not stored in solution, no soap at hand washing sink, no hand wash sign at hand sink, mouse droppings in food area, shelving unclean. 9/27/10 Doe Run Inn with catering, 500 Doe Run Inn Rd in Brandenburg. Follow-up score from 9/17/10: 94 percent food. Food: prep cooler not holding temperature, cooling units unclean, storage units unclean, floor tiles unclean and missing around dishwasher, mop stored in bucket. 9/27/10 Battletown Elementary, 8585 Battletown Rd in Battletown. 100 percent food. 9/2710 Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 2030 By-pass Rd in Brandenburg. 96 percent food. Food: sandwich prep table cutting board not easily cleanable, dumpster lid open, floor of outside storage building rusty and in poor repair. 9/28/10 Golden China Buffett, 1270 Old Ekron Rd in Brandenburg. 78 percent food. Food: dented cans, no date labels, product uncovered in freezer and cold units, ice cream on floor, other products stored on floor, customers dipping ice cream, grey water not dumped down mop sink, no hot water in bathrooms, no signs at hand washing sink. 9/28/10 Brandenburg Primary, 750 Broadway in Brandenburg. 99 percent food. Food: build up on ice machine. 9/28/10 Ekron Elementary, 2500 Haysville Rd in Ekron. 99 percent food. Food: ice machine starting to have build up.
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9/20/10 10:27 a.m. Roger D. Carter, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT. Carter was operating southbound on HWY 1600 when he misjudged a curve, went off the right side, over corrected and went across two lane and rolled the vehicle to its top. The vehicle ended up in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Meade County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0241 was filed by Officer Matti. 9/20/10 5:32 p.m. Amber M. Patenaude, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Patenaude was operating east bound on Christian Church Road. Patenaude’s vehicle ran off the right side of the road and Patenaude over corrected. Her vehicle then went off the left side of the roadway and overturned. Patenaude’s vehicle came to a rest on its top. Patenaude stated she was text messaging on her phone at the time. Patenaude refused transport but went to the hospital with a family member. Report 100242 was filed by Officer Rogers. 9/20/10 6:13 p.m. Charles R. Spink, of Battletown, was driving a 1989 Ford F150. Spink was operating northbound on Old State Road. Spink looked and waved at a resident on the side of the road. Spink then ran off the right side of the road into a ditch and then struck a tree. Spink was being transported by Meade County EMS when medical issues arose and had to be flown by helicopter. Report 10-0243 was filed by Officer Rogers. 9/23/10 3:50 p.m. Gregory T. Spalding, of Hardinsburg, was driving a 1998 GM Small Conventional Cab 4X. Spalding was operating westbound on HWY 60. Spalding stated he dozed off, went off the right shoulder, over corrected and crossed over the highway and rolled over into a ditch. Meade County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0245 was filed by Officer Matti. 9/24/10 3:49 p.m. Deann D. Taylor, of Elizabethtown, was driving a 1998 Honda Accord. Morgan L. Dominique, of Fredericksburg, Va., was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. Bruce L. Dodson, of Brandenburg, was driv-
ing a 1993 Advance MFG Co Cement. Taylor and Dodson were both operating eastbound on HWY 1638. Dominique was operating westbound on Hwy 1638. Taylor went to pass Dodson and while doing so struck Dominique on the left side of the vehicle. Taylor then swerved over in front of Dodson causing Dodson to strike Taylor and force the vehicle into the guard rail. Dodson’s supervisor showed up at the scene and checked the cement truck for damage. The supervisor stated that there was not any damage and asked if the vehicle could leave and deliver the load of concrete to its customer. The truck was allowed to leave. No injuries were reported. Report 100246 was filed by Officer Matti. 9/25/10 9:21 a.m. Richard J. Roberts, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Extended 4X4. Kelli J. Deer, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2006 Honda Accord EX. Deer was traveling east on Rocky Top Road. Roberts was traveling east on Rocky Top Road behind Deer. Roberts stated he did not see Deer due to the sun in his eyes. Roberts struck Deer in the rear. Deer stated she was traveling slowly in order to keep the gravel dust down. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0247 was filed by Officer Wright. 9/25/10 1:08 p.m. Anita E. Colleta, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2008 Honda Civic LX. Melody Fratarcanegelo, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2007 Hyundai Accent. Colleta was making a left turn from west KY 144 onto Coleman Road. Fratarcanegelo was eastbound on KY 144. Colleta turned into the path of Fratarcanegelo, causing Fratarcanegelo to strike Colleta. Meade County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-028 was filed by Officer Wright. 9/25/10 1:50 p.m. Richard D. McCue, of Ekron, was driving a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. McCue was westbound on KY 1239. McCue traveled off the right side of the roadway, over an earth embankment and struck a tree. McCue stated he did not know what happened. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0249 was filed by Officer Wright. 9/26/10 11:57 a.m. James H. Wayne, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. Witnesses stated that Wayne was west on KY 1638/ Old Mill Road. They saw Wayne drive off the right shoulder, strike a culvert and flip three or four times and came to a rest on its wheels in the ditch line of 760 Old Mill Rd. Witnesses stated that Wayne had fell asleep. Wayne was removed by Meade County EMS and Meade County Fire Department and was transported to the helipad and air lifted to University Hospital by Air Methods Air Ambulance. Report 100250 was filed by Officer Hendley. 9/27/10 11:56 a.m. Bethzaida Camara, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1994 Mercury Sable GS. Camara said she was west on Doe Run-Ekron Road. Camara applied her brakes but failed to stop and ran into the path of the CSX train at the railroad crossing on Doe Run-Ekron Road, crossing If You DRINK....
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No. 40.29. Patients were treated by Meade County EMS and transported by Air Methods Air Ambulance to University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. Assisted by Ekron Fire Department, Meade County Med No. 2 and 3, Meade County Sheriff Department units 926, 930, 921 and 920. Report 10-0251 was filed by Officer Hendley.
District Court 9/22/10 Scottie E. Schickel, 42, speeding 26 mph over/greater; reckless driving; improper passing- pretrial conference 10/6/10. Adam M. Freeman, 27, non support- plead guilty, 12 months probated, 2 years. Kailya C. Henry, 23, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs; license to be in possessionpretrial conference 10/6/10. Joshua W. Farrow, 26, manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree- preliminary hearing 10/27/10. Theodore M. Bruner, 32, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- continued 10/6/10. Donald R. Lee, Jr., 32, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 9/29/10. Gregory L. Knott, 47, criminal littering; possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle- pretrial conference 10/6/10. Brandi J. Lucas, 35, 2 counts of assault, 4th degree, minor injury- pretrial conference 11/10/10, jury trial 11/19/10. Jeffrey F. Simpson, 42, possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia- plead guilty, 6 months probated, 2 years probation, 10 days jail. Tommy L. Reid, 57, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; dogs to be licensed- failure to appear. Sarah L. Kenley, 27, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated, 2 years probation after 1 hour jail. Timothy D. Durbin, 40, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- pretrial conference 10/6/10. Lawrence W. Compton, 40, speeding 26 mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 24 mph over, assign state traffic school; failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine. Kimberly K. Smith, 40, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; failure to notify address change to the Department of Transportation- failure to appear. Donna T. Cawthorn, 53, no/expired registration plates- plead guilty, $25 fine; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- plead guilty, $1,000 fine, 90 days probated for 2 years. John T. Letson, 41, speeding 26 mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 25 over, $50 fine; reckless drivingplead guilty, $50 fine. Michael D. Fashion, 21, attempt to allude police/traffic officer; speeding 18 mph mover limit; reckless drivDon’t DRIVE!
ing- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Joe M. Gatrost, 30, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license; no insurance, 1st offense; no/ expired registration plates- pretrial conference 9/29/10. Michelle D. Davis, 21, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Jeffrey M. Tynan, 20, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- plead guilty, 6 months probated, 2 years probation after serving 10 days in jail, KAPS. Patrick R. Kelley, Jr., 40, operating a vehicle with expired operators license- plead guilty, $50 fine; failure to produce insurance card- plead guilty, $1,000 fine, 90 days probated for 2 years. Billie J. Mitchell, 29, speeding 19 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card- continued 10/6/10. Penny A. Kelley, 41, 29 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Paul D. Schweickhardt, 27, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- failure to appear. Phillip L. Roy, Jr., 55, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Conal B. Boyatt, 54, 3 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Timothy C. Probus, 45, local city ordinance- dismissed. Tiffany Jefferson, 22, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Carl E. Woods, Jr., 47, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- continued 10/6/10. Joyce E. Mitchell, 50, possession of a controlled substance, 2nd degreeamend to possession of controlled substance not in proper container; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, $300 fine, 30 days probated for 2 years after serving 4 days jail. Lisa A. Miller, 42, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated, 2 years probation after serving 1 year. Paul A. Brown, 35, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Donald R. Hopkins, 35, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated for 2 years after serving 1 hour jail. Terri L. Brown, 30, no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance; license to be in possession- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Roy A. Douglas, 36, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 10/6/10. Chad W. Maynor, 30, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Sherry L. Henry, 30, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear. Brandi J. Lucas, 35, failure to wear seat belts; failure to produce in-
surance card; no/expired registration plates- pretrial conference 11/10/10, jury trial 11/19/10. Joshua A. Dielkes, 26, speeding 14 mph over limit- plead guilty, $28 fine; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- plead guilty, $1,000 fine, 90 days probated for 2 years. Heather M. Culver, 21, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Steven W. Karstens, 32, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs- continued 10/13/10. Cody D. Goosey, 43, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, amend up to a DUI, 1st offense with aggression, license suspended for 90 days, 30 days probated for 2 years after serving 4 days, $300 fine. Jason M. Volkov, 24, failure to produce insurance card- dismissed with proof. Christine A. Hanshaw, 52, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years. Joseph E. Boggs, 51, speeding 26 mph over/greater- plead guilty, amend to 15 mph over, $30 fine; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, $200 fine, KAPS, 30 days probated for 2 years after serving 2 years, license suspended for 90 days. Kasaundra L. Luper, 26, speeding 26 mph over/greater- amend to 25 mph over, $60 fine; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, 2nd offense- plead guilty, 6 months probated for 2 years after serving 30 days, $500 fine, KAPS; reckless driving- dismissed; operating on a suspended/revoked operators licenseplead guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years. Kayla A. Gonzalez, 25, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Christopher L. Poynter, 31, 3 counts of theft by unlawful takinggasoline under $500- plead guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years, 3 days jail, license suspended for 60 days; no operators/moped license- plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, license suspended for 6 months; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation- dismissed. Michael E. Kurtz, 35, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated for 2 years after serving 1 hour jail. Cletus M. Lasley, 49, 13 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Amanda A. McCoy, 26, 6 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Andy Newsome, 55, illegal take/ pursue/molest any deer/wild turkey/ elk; entry on land to shoot/hunt/fish/ trap with out consent- dismissed. William H. Haynes, probation violation, for misdemeanor offensefailure to appear.
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Dan Redenius of Ekron takes time to volunteer his labor to cleanup the local historic graveyard and preserve the remains of Meade Countians from years ago. shootings, and robberies were perpetrated on citizens favoring either side. There was an uneasiness in Meade County when ever the home guard or guerrillas were in the neighborhood. It was a reign of terror. James Newton arrived home in May 1865, about a month after Lee surrendered. He returned to the blacksmithing trade he enjoyed before going off to war on the evening of July 9, three months to the day after Lee’s surrender. He was sitting at his kitchen table quietly, eating his supper, when a voice called for him to come outside. As he exited the house, night riders had gathered in his yard, and shot him dead. The questions are, who were the killers, and why was he killed? Talk in the community rumored Newton was providing information about home guard activities to the Confederate guerrillas. He certainly would have been in a position to know about the home guard and their patrols, because the guard likely asked him to inform about guerrilla activity in the area, and being a discharged Union soldier, he would be trusted and expected to help the home
guard. If Newton provided Union intelligence to the guerrillas, then he had become a “double agent” of sorts. This makes sense considering Meadville was Confederate. What better way to ingratiate oneself after the war had ended, than by helping the people with whom ones friends and neighbors held in respect, letting bygones be bygone? This might also answer another question. The night James Newton was murdered he was called out into his yard by night riders that, according to an old newspaper report, were in disguise. The easiest disguise was to cover one’s head in sack cloth or feed bags with eye holes cut to facilitate vision. When James stepped out onto his porch, he was gunned down. Why would guerrillas disguise themselves before killing Newton? Everyone in the neighbor hood not only knew them, but also the horses they rode. If, however, the home guard were the night riders then they would need to be in disguise, because if they were recognized, they would face murder charges and retaliation by Newton‘s
friends. Confederate guerrillas had nothing to lose by openly shooting Newton, because most of them were already wanted, and many for capital offenses. They would not need to wear a disguise. I also believe the guerrillas would consider it cowardly to wear a disguise, and if they did call out and kill Newton, they would want him to see their faces as they fired. Newton’s family was Catholic, and fearing that his body would be desecrated, they hurriedly buried him in the Baptist Cemetery across from their home. Until 1998, when the family placed a granite stone on his grave, a limestone slab was his only marker. While we probably will never know the truth about the murder of James Irvin Newton, it seems to me more likely that he was killed by soldiers of his own persuasion than Confederate guerrillas in his neighborhood who were likely aided by him and who were largely on the run. It is conceivable that the same shameless individual that informed on William Shacklett also told on James Newton.
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By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Brandenburg Riverfront Park was bursting with the sound of music Saturday, Sept. 25, as the River Heritage Festival set up shop and kept the cool grooves going all day. “It was a successful event,” said Webster Cundiff, president of the Meade County Museum and Arts Council (MCMAC). According to Cundiff, this is the fifth year for the River Heritage Festival. In the beginning, MCMAC acquired the River Heritage Bluegrass Festival from the city of Brandenburg. But after hearing some feedback, Cundiff and his team knew they wanted to incorporate more styles of music into the event. “There is so many genres of music,” Cundiff said. “We want to stay true to who Brandenburg is, but we want to try to incorporate as much as we can. There is a lot of directions we can take it.” This year’s River Heritage Festival was packed with live music, as well as an opportunity to buy some homemade decorations. Attendance was high throughout the day. The event began bright and early with a 5k Run/Walk at Buttermilk Falls. Approximately 23-25 vendors set up shop near the amphitheater. The booths sold items ranging from jewelry to cornhole games. Adjacent from the vendors laid a row of scarecrows. Festival patrons were able to vote for which scarecrow they enjoyed the most. The winner received a $25 prize. There was also a pumpkin-decorating contest that was broken off into different age groups. A new aspect to the festival was a military tribute. Cundiff lead the crowd in a moment of silence as all attendants thanked those who have served the country and those who have lost their lives in the service According to Cundiff, the idea was sparked from Mayor David Pace. “That is part of the fabric that makes Meade County so great,” Cundiff said. “We’ll probably keep it next year.” The Heartland Ducilmer Club performed an original routine.
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TOP: The Heartland Ducilmer Club performs on the riverfront amphitheater during the River Heritage Festival Sept. 25. ABOVE: Mallory Wardrip (left) and Lydia Santos browse the scarecrows during the festival. Live entertainment continued through the night with performances by Tru Steel and The Gospel Lights. At the end of the night, the amphitheater was filled with people listening to the sounds of Breckinridge County native Ryan Ross. Cundiff emphasized the success of the River Heritage Festival was due to corporate sponsors. He added that to incorporate more avenues of music, more volunteers and sponsors are vital. As for right now, MCMAC is finishing up a busy event series, which included a Native American Festival, Summer Concert Series and art shows. “We’re trying to engage the community in understanding the arts,” Cundiff said.
Cliff Wise Term 2003 110 2004 143 2005 100 2006 183 TOTAL 536
Butch Kerrick Term 2007 96 2008 100 2009 114 2010 25 (THRU SEPT.) TOTAL 335
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Friday, Oct. 8 FALL BREAK — No school. FALL FLING — 1-5 p.m. at David T. Wilson Elementary. Drop in for crafts, games and activities for all ages. Ghost stories will begin at 1:30. Fear Factor will begin at 3:30. If you’re not afraid to eat out of a dirty diaper or if “green slime” is your favorite food, Fear Factor Friday is for you. Permission slips available on site. SHELTER ADOPTIONS — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Orscheln Home & Farm Store, Radcliff, Ky. 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, Oct. 9 CLIMB ON ABOARD AT RIVERFRONT PARK — 1-3 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Get an up-close look at fire trucks, construction equipment, a helicopter, and more. Scale a rock wall and climb aboard the big machines. Refreshments will be served. WELLNESS ON WHEELS — from 7 a.m. – noon at the Kroger Towne Mall in Elizabethtown. The event will provide preventative wellness screenings, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose and breast cancer risk. Cholesterol panel will cost $20. Osteoporosis bone density will cost $20. Flu shots available for individuals 18 years and older for $25. No appointment necessary. For more information call 270-234-4406. 4TH ANNUAL M.A.R.C AUCTION AND HORSE SHOW — Horseshow will begin at 1 p.m. and auction begins at 3 p.m. The event will be located at 1580 Fackler Rd in Webster, KY. All proceeds go to M.A.R.C. The event is sponsored by the MC Saddle Club. For more information contact Scotty Padgett at 270-668-9311, Jennifer Lyons at 270-4221932 or Timmy Stinson at 270-668-1870. VFW DANCE — 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270422-5184. BATTLETOWN OCTOBERFEST CAR AND BIKE SHOW — at Battletown Community Park. Registration 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Trophies awarded at 1 p.m. Free public admission. Music by Rockin’ Rod and the Music Machine DJ Services. $10 entry fee for car and bike show participants.
Sunday, Oct. 10 HOMECOMING AND DEDICATION TO NEW FELLOWSHIP HALL — at Weldon Christian Church. Dinner starts at 1 p.m. Dedication service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by the church. For more information call 270-422-7288, 270-422-3423 or Jerry Russell at 270-945-0246. CLASSIC CORVETTES KY MEETING — 1 p.m. in the conference room at Nolin RECC located at 411 Ring Road West in Elizabethtown. Corvette enthusiasts are welcome to come and find out about the family oriented club. Plans include contributions to
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local charities and fun events. For more information contact Bob Schramm at 270-763-8439 or e-mail at jaycamper@gmail.com. BINGO — 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License No. 1195. 270-496-4349. REMEMBRANCE DAY — 1 p.m. at Meadeville Cemetery. Celebrating the restoration of this once abandoned cemetery. For more information contact Dan Redenius at 270-828-2583 or 270-547-2161. WOLF CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH 189th HOMECOMING — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School will start at 10 a.m. Come and join our celebration. Following the worship service, a potluck will be served in the fellowship hall. For more information call 270-4974162 or 270-422-2584.
Monday, Oct.11 LIFE MAKEOVER BOOK DISCUSSION — 6-7 p.m. at MC Public Library Annex. The group will discuss Cheryl Richardson’s book “Life Makeover.” Pick up your copy at the front desk. STORY HOUR — 10:3011:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-6. 270-422-2094. OUTDOOR FITNESS — 3:45-4:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. 270-422-2094. 4-H HORSE CLUB MEETING — 6 p.m. at MC Extension Office.
Tuesday, Oct. 12 EMT BASIC CLASS- 610 p.m. at the EMS classroom in the EMS building at Harrison County Hospital. The cost for the class is $5, which includes tuition and books. The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 5 thru March 31, 2011. For more information or to register for the class, contact Michael Hunter at 812734-3818. GET YOUR FLU SHOTS — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at SaveRite Drugs in Irvington. For more information call 270-422-2422. LITTLE PRINCESS — 6-7 p.m. at MC Public Library Annex. Event is for ages 3-7. Come dressed as royalty for a night of crafts and princess activities. BOOK DISCUSSION — 6:30-8 p.m. at MC Public Library Annex. Join for the library’s fun, friendly and live book discussion each month in the library’s annex. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. STORY HOUR — 10:3011:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-6. 270-422-2094. DULCIMER JAM — 6:30 p.m. at Vine Grove City Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and listen or play. 270-877-2422. TOTALLY NONSTOP TODDLERTIME — 9:30-10 a.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. The event is for ages 3 and under. 270422-2094. SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building. The “Wayne Wertz’s Band” will be performing. Everyone is welcome to attend. BACK TO THE TABLE HOLIDAY COOKING DEMONSTRATION — 6-8 p.m. in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital. Each patient is asked to bring a donation of two
canned food items that will be donated to Harrison County Community Services. Spots are limited. Call 812-738-7869 to register. FRIENDSHIP HOMEMAKERS MEETING — 6 p.m. at MC Extension Office.
Wednesday, Oct. 13 HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK PROGRAM — 6:308 p.m. in the Capital Room 2 at Harrison County Hospital. Cost is $10 per participant. Call the wellness line at 812-738-7869 to make a reservation. YOGA — Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 270-422-2094. BEGINNING YOGA — Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 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. TOWN AND COUNTRY HOMEMAKERS MEETING — 11 a.m. at MC Extension Office.
Thursday, Oct. 14 EMT BASIC CLASS- 610 p.m. at the EMS classroom in the EMS building at Harrison County Hospital. The cost for the class is $5, which includes tuition and books. The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 5 thru March 31, 2011. For more information or to register for the class, contact Michael Hunter at 812-734-3818. WELLNESS ON WHEELS — 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Walmart. The event will provide preventative wellness screenings, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose and breast cancer risk. Cholesterol panel will cost $20. Osteoporosis bone density will cost $20. Flu shots available for individuals 18 years and older for $25. No appointment necessary. For more information call 270-234-4406. 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. 270-547-7648. GET YOUR FLU SHOTS — 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at Brandenburg Pharmacy Care. For more information call 270-422-2422. BABYSITTING CLASS — 3-5 p.m. at Stuart Pepper Middle School. DANCE STYLE SAMPLER — 11-11:45 a.m. at MC Public Library Annex. PETS IN NEED (PINS) SOCIETY FUNDRAISER — at Doe Run Inn. During each Thursday in October, Doe Run Inn will be donating 10 percent of each Italian pasta buffet sold to PINS. PINS volunteers will be available to answer questions. Come out and help fund the PINS spray/ neuter program while eating a great meal. GENERAL ELECTION FORUM — 6:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404. Everyone is invited to attend and meet and hear the candidates answering questions concerning the upcoming election. Sponsored by the Meade County Citizens
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Upcoming Events MULDRAUGH ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL — Oct. 15 at Muldraugh Elementary. Auction starts at 6:15 p.m. Auction items include American Girl Doll, NFL memorabilia, Kurig coffee maker, tickets and many more. Turkey dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. Event cost $8 for adults and $5 for children. WOMANLESS BEAUTY PAGEANT — Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Brandenburg Primary. ST. JOHN’S HARVEST FESTIVAL AND TURKEY DINNER — Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s. Dinner is $8 for adults and carry out. Children cost $5. Menu includes turkey, dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, apples, dinner roll, homemade pie and drink. Capital prizes and fun booths. SALEM ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY WMU
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MEETING — Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Muldraugh Baptist Church. Coy Webb, who works with KBC Disaster Relief Program and Men’s Mission Project, will speak. A special invitation is extended to all men and boys, especially men on mission groups. Refreshments and childcare will be provided. For more information call June Jarvis at 270-422-3820. NARFE MEETING — Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Cliff Wise. THE LIBRARY TURNS 100 — Oct. 21. Come enjoy cake and record your memories of attending school or library programs in a book that will be archived at the MC Public Library new facility. Pictures of the building from the last 100 years will be on display. Join us as we celebrate the library’s past
and look toward the future together.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: MEADE COUNTY — Oct. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at MC Public Library. Join us as ghost hunters from Ken-Tenn Paranormal and Meade County’s own New Light Paranormal share their experiences with the unknown.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON — Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Brandenburg Moose Lodge.
ARROWHEAD SHOW — Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Parrish Hall behind St. Martin’s Church in Flaherty. For more information contact Marion Ray at 270-828-3001 or 270-668-9500.
FCCLA ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH — Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at MC High School. The event is open to the community.
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Program strives to get people moving and healthy By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Some Meade Countians are stepping up their game to stay healthy while still keeping their busy schedules and not missing a beat. This is a part of “Get Moving Meade County” which kicked off at the Meade County Extension Office last week. According to Jennifer Bridge, county extension agent for family and consumer sciences, this eight-week program is designed to encourage people to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. The event, which was created 12 years ago, is a “do it on your own” program that motivates people to get their blood pumping by counting
Personal Activity Minutes (PAM). According to Melissa Phillips, health educator at the Meade County Health Department, a PAM is anything that increases a person’s heart rate. Each PAM is equivalent to 15 minutes of sustained motion whether it may be dancing, sweeping, walking, yoga, pilates, walking up and down stairs or simple household chores. “We’re trying to get people more physically active,” Phillips said. “The goal is to do activities above and beyond everyday life.” People can either enroll in the program individually or in teams of four. At the finale, the individual and group winners will receive a free
massage. In the beginning, people pay a $10 fee. But, their money isn’t going down the drain. Each participant receives a t-shirt, pedometer and a tape measure to notice if their body changes over the eight-week period. “We’re kind of tracking things differently,” Bridge said. She noted that she knows firsthand how well it opens a person’s eyes. “It’s something I’ve been doing for the past year,” she said. “It’s interesting to see the changes in my body.” By incorporating the pedometer, people will truly get an idea of how many steps they take in a day and sometimes it may surprise them. “Being conscious of that
gym that got their blood pumping. Some of the exercises he ran included running in place, jumping jacks, stretches and races. Before Drummond began the exercises, one student got to participate in the “Million Dollar Throw,” where they were able to throw a football through a hole and win a book. The cafeteria was full of students ready to show their grooves by dancing to songs such as “Party in the USA,” by Miley Cyrus, “The Electric Slide,” and “Cotton Eyed Joe.” Throughout the day, the teachers didn’t sit off on the sidelines watching, they jumped into the mix of things and found it being a great way to bond with their students. “The teachers like to participate with the kids,” Saylor said. “We have fun.”
TOP: Students exercise in the Stuart Pepper Middle School gym during Healthy Mind/Healthy Body last Friday. ABOVE: Seventh-grader Karl Maifeld stretches out as far as he can during aerobics, which were led by J.R. Drummond.
has really helped me,” Bridge said. This year, “Get Moving Meade County” tries to incorporate at least one activity where members can come together. People gathered at the extension office Sept. 30 for an event led by Swag Cartel, a native of Great Britain who owns Swag’s Shoe Store in Louisville. Cartel is an avid runner who has ran more than 10,000 miles in his lifetime. From the beginning, Bridge knew Cartel would be the perfect fit for the program since some people may be running in the wrong type of shoes. “We thought to bring him in to talk about proper fit, selecting shoes and exercise clothing,” Bridge said. Another activity “Get Mov-
ing Meade County” has promoted is the “2nd Sunday,” an event where communities across Kentucky close a roadway to walk and run for four hours. Instead of holding the event on a second Sunday, the event will be held on the second Saturday to correlate with the Oct. 9 “Climb On Board” event at Riverfront Park with the Meade County Public Library.
“This year Meade County is partnering with the Library’s event to combine the two events. We will be on hand with free t-shirts and other giveaways to those stopping by our booth and filling out a quick survey on physical activity.” Even though the kickoff has already passed, Bridge said it’s not too late to sign up, if there is anyone still interested.
Students find their inner healthy mind, body By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
Stuart Pepper Middle School students celebrated the beginning of fall break with some cool moves, all while breaking a sweat. SPMS took part in Healthy Mind/Healthy Body last week. The event began early Friday morning and lasted throughout the entire school day. During the day, students were broke off into their usual teams and participated in 120 minutes intervals of aerobics, reading activities, dancing and a walkathon. “It’s a great day,” said Jennifer Saylor, seventh grade assistant principal. “The teachers have fun. The kids get into it.” The program was created three years ago by Robin Warren who wanted to promote reading at SPMS. According to Saylor, the walkathon portion of the day was used as a fundraiser where parents and community members could pledge money for every mile they walked. All students were able to participate in the day’s activities, even if they didn’t pledge any money. This year’s Healthy Mind/Healthy Body walkathon raised upwards of $6,000, Saylor noted. She added that the money earned will be used to fund student activities. Seventh grade technology teacher J.R. Drummond lead the students in vigorous physical activity in the
State Police to hold safety checks Submitted by Kentucky State Police
ELIZABETHTOWN — 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 conduction safety checkpoints on various roadways in Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson counties most often during weekend nights when impaired driv-
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ing traffic is at a maximum. Officers may also initiate checkpoints at other times during the week. The primary focus of these safety checks will be to reduce the incidence of drug and alcohol impaired drivers, however, officers will also be emphasizing the use of child safety seats and seat belts. Motorists can expect to see increased traffic enforcement patrols in the north central Kentucky area.
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report. Mercado-Mendoza’s daughter, Bethzaida Camara, of Brandenburg, was the driver of the car. Camara applied the car’s brakes as she approached the crossing, but the car failed to stop causing the vehicle to pull into the path of the train, according to the report. Both women were treated at the scene by Meade County EMS, but were then airlifted to University Hospital in Louisville. At the time, Camara was listed in fair condition, while her mother was listed in serious but stable condition. However, Mercado-Mendoza succumbed to her injuries four days later.
Deputy Tim Hendley responded to a reported burglary on Payneville Road last Friday, according to a Sheriff’s Department report. When he arrived at the scene, Deputy Hendley discovered the house had been entered forcibly Radios, TVs, jewelry and firearms were among the items reported stolen. Total value of the items taken is approximately $1,104. The incident remains under investigation. The break-in is considered a 2nd degree burglary, which is a class C felony.
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has established an official Web site, AnnualCreditReport.com, where conFamily & sumers may request their Consumer report from all three agenScience cies at one time. Complicating the proYour car is on its last legs cess, however, many busiand now you’re looking nesses have also established to buy a new car and you similar Web sites where know you will need a loan. consumers may request a The bank or car dealer will free, annual credit report— have to check your credit with strings attached. This before granting you a loan. makes locating the official It’s really important that Web site more difficult for your credit report have consumers, many of whom correct information in it, go to a business Web site otherwise any incorrect in- and get more than they formation could cost you bargained for. A consumer who gets a hundreds of extra dollars in interest that you should “free” credit report from the wrong site may find not have to pay. Under federal law, every unexpected charges on his consumer is entitled to a or her credit card for serfree, annual credit report vices he or she didn’t reeach year from each of the quest and might not need. This could include a credthree nationwide credit reporting agencies: Equifax, it score, which will always Experian, and TransUnion. cost money, even from leConsumers who find gitimate sites. It could be errors and/or omissions a useful thing to know, but in their credit report may you don’t want to pay for it notify the credit reporting if you don’t need it. Unexagency in writing, with pected charges sometimes necessary documentation, also include identity theft requesting a correction to protection, which might come with the first month their report. If the credit reporting free; if you don’t cancel agency finds that the con- the service after your one sumer is right, it must cor- free month, you will then rect the error. And, even if be charged each month for the agency does not agree, this ongoing service. You’ve probably seen the consumer may place a statement in his or her some of the commercials credit report, explaining for these unofficial credit report services on TV or the error or omission. To make the process of heard them on the radio. requesting a free, annual These commercials have credit report as simple as confused many consumers, possible, the government who don’t know which is
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ABOVE: A sample credit report. Requesting a report is as simple as visiting the Web site AnnualCreditReport.com, a government site explaining the new report laws. the official site. Some consumers mistakenly think the commercials are for the official site when they are not. Far too many have gone to the wrong Web site and been charged for unwanted services. However, a new provision of the law on free credit reports will help consumers learn where they can get their free, annual credit report without being charged for other services. Since April 2, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission requires that advertisements for “free credit reports” include a new disclosure to help consumers avoid confusing “free” offers for the real thing. Such
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free offers often require consumers to spend money on credit monitoring or other products. As stated on the FTC Web site, the new free credit reports rule will require a disclosure at the top of each page of Web sites advertising free credit reports, stating: “This notice is required by law. Read more at FTC.gov. You have the right to a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com or 877-322-8228, the only authorized source under federal law.” The disclosure must also include a clickable button to “Take you to the autho-
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A pink ribbon is the symbol worn in October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. Tragically, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die from it this year in America. Breast cancer occurs mainly in women, but men can get it too. Many people do not realize that men have breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer. About 1,970 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men. About 390 men will die from breast cancer. New medical research strongly suggests that you can eat and live pro-actively to prevent breast cancer before it strikes. Current anti-breast cancer medical efforts are aimed at critical early detection with mammograms. Early detection allows doctors to treat the cancer while it is still small and confined to the breasts. Aaron Tabor, M.D., along with Lillie Shockney, RN, have written a free book about cancer prevention entitled “Fight Now.” Shockney, an internationally recognized breast cancer nurse, has survived breast cancer twice. “Fight Now” was written for anyone who wants to reduce breast cancer risk, or the risk of cancer recurrence, with proper eating and lifestyle choices. Developed during the past two years with new medical research reviewed from leading hospitals around the world, “Fight Now” helps readers take immediate action to start lowering the chance breast cancer. “Fight Now” is available for free download at www.fightBCnow.com. Dr. Tabor’s top-10 food items to fight breast cancer include easy-to-enjoy carrots, apples and green tea. According to Dr. Tabor, “Carrots and other foods rich in beta-carotene may lower your breast cancer relative risk by up to 221 percent, and lower the risk of invasive cancer. A natural substance in raw carrots called “falcarinol” can slow
rized source” and clickable links to AnnualCreditReport.com and FTC.gov (the Federal Trade Commission’s Web site). The amended rule, in order not to confuse or mislead consumers, also requires nationwide consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to delay any advertising for products or services on AnnualCreditReport.com until after consumers get their free credit reports. This amended rule took effect April 2, 2010, but the wording of disclosures for radio and television advertisements took effect on Sept. 1, 2010.
Consumers will want to request their free, annual credit report at the official, government Web site AnnualCreditReport.com. Younger consumers most likely will not have a credit history, and this is okay. Those under age 18 will need a parent or legal guardian to request their free, annual credit report in writing, providing information as instructed on the official Web site. Information in credit reports is used not only by car dealers, but also in buying a house; issuing credit and debit cards; opening bank accounts; by potential landlords, who may deny you an apartment based on your credit report; by insurance companies, which base the amount you must pay in premiums on your creditworthiness; and even by those hiring for jobs. So it’s best to know what is in your report, even if no information is there yet. For more information, including how to correct information on your credit report, please see the Federal Trade Commission’s article, “Building a Better Credit Report,” at www.ftc.gov/ bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/ credit/cre03.shtm. For more information contact the Meade County Cooperative Extensive Service. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
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ABOVE: A collection of foods which promote the reduction of cancer risks through proper eating. the growth of cancer cells. Falcarinol is inactivated by heat or cooking, so it is critical to eat raw carrots, too.” “A few apples a day may truly keep the breast-cancer surgeon away. Specifically, studies show that natural substances found in apples decrease the number of tumors, the size of tumors and tumor growth rates in animal models. The more apple extract the animals were fed, the greater the reduction in cancer,” said Dr. Tabor. “Green tea consumption may reduce your breast cancer relative risk by more than 50 percent. Green tea is rich in potent ‘polyphenol’ antioxidants that protect your DNA from damage and shortening, reduce inflammation, reduce estrogen and reduce breast tissue density. The recommended amount to consume is two to four cups per day, or you can take a green-tea supplement,” added Dr. Tabor. While carrots, apples and green tea are three easy anti-breast cancer food items, “Fight Now” contains a full listing of even more powerful foods to enjoy or to eliminate to lower cancer risk. High consumption of one particular group of foods may increase relative risk of breast cancer by up to 253 percent. Enjoy this Apple and Carrot Salad with a cup or glass of green tea, and you’ll incorporate three delicious cancer-fighting ingredients into your diet. Apple and carrot salad 1/2 pound carrots, coarsely grated (about 2 cups) 2 large organic apples (Baldwin, Cortland, Granny Smith or Red Delicious), un-
peeled cored and sliced into matchstick pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 large Hass avocados, peeled, cut in half and pitted 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1. In a large bowl, mix together carrots, apples, oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and salt and pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and permeate the ingredients. 2. Place 1/2 cup of the salad on each avocado half. Sprinkle with apple cider vinegar. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 4. The information for this article provided courtesy of “Fight Now” by Dr. Aaron Tabor and Lilie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS. The book is available for free download at www.fightBCnow.com. Angela Shelf Medearis 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. Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www.dunnsmemorial.com).
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For more than 30 years, Lisa Jenkins has been cutting hair and helping people do all they want to look good. Lisa decided 14 years ago to open her own salon and Classic Cuts is the result. Located at 1194 Armory Place in Brandenburg, Classic Cuts provides all the services one would expect from a major salon. With five stylists, a nail technician and a message technician, Jenkins said they provide full service when it comes to grooming for both the man and the woman. “We have pedicures and manicures,” adds Shannon Vessels, one of the salon’s stylists. She also noted nail care is offered. “I worked under someone else. I’ve been doing hair for 32 years,” Jenkins said. “I did that until 1996 when I had this opportunity.” Jenkins is a Battletown native where she still resides. She noted all of her staff is from the local area. “I have a good clientele,” Jenkins adds. “They’re all good people. And, I have good people who work for
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Owner and stylist Lisa Jenkins of Classic Cuts in Brandenburg styles the hair of 20-year customer Midge Kingston. me.” “Every year, we have to take continuing education classes to keep up to date with the newest techniques,” Vessels said. The salon also carries a wide variety of skin and hair care products from name brands including Matrix, Chi, Nioxin, Joyco, and Biosilk.
Krista Popham serves as the salon’s massage therapist. Popham said the therapy she offers can help with many problems including stress. “It also helps with sports injuries and aiding in preventing injuries,” Popham said. The salon is currently having weekly drawings for a free message therapy session.
Jenkins said the salon will be offering “full day spa” packages for the holidays that will include all the services the salon offers. “We’re the best,” Vessels said. The salon can be reached by calling 270-4222722 or visiting the Amory Place location. The salon is open Monday through Saturday.
Local cellular company plays with rivalries Submitted by Bluegrass Cellular ELIZABETHTOWN — Bluegrass Cellular Inc. is launching “Battles in the Bluegrass,” a high school sports program that will feature rivalry football games across the state throughout the month of October. The program is part of the company’s ongoing support of community high school athletics. The winning team from each matchup will be added to a traveling “Battles in the Bluegrass” trophy which will be displayed at every game. Each winning team will also receive an individual trophy to be displayed at the school. In addition, Bluegrass Cel-
lular will host an on-field promotion at each of the featured games. “We are proud to announce the Battles in the Bluegrass program,” said Barry Nothstine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bluegrass Cellular. “As a local service provider, it is our goal to provide excellent service to our customers and support the communities we serve. We are excited to become more involved in the fun surrounding these rivalry games in our area.” Before each game, fans can log on to www.battlesinthebluegrass.com to view preview videos of each match up, including interviews with coaches. Football fans can also review video highlights online after each featured game, and
place their vote for “Play of the Game.” At the end of the Battles season, community members will have the opportunity to vote for the “Play of the Season” among the season’s winners. Fans unable to attend the games can follow a running score updated by the “Battle Buddy” on Bluegrass Cellular’s Facebook page by logging on to www.facebook.com/bluegrasscellular and clicking the “Like” button. Bluegrass Cellular plans to extend the program into the upcoming basketball season. This year’s football schedule includes: Oct. 8: Pulaski County High School vs. South Laurel High School Oct. 15: Glasgow High
School vs. Monroe County High School Oct. 22: Warren Central High School vs. Bowling Green High School Oct. 29: Central Hardin High School vs. John Hardin High School Headquartered in Elizabethtown, Ky., Bluegrass Cellular has been operating in Kentucky for over 19 years with 21 company owned retail locations and over 30 authorized agent locations. A pioneer in the wireless field in the state’s rural areas, Bluegrass was the first to offer digital cellular service to Central Kentucky in 1998. Visit bluegrasscellular.com or call 800-928-CELL. Follow Bluegrass Cellular on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Bluegrass_Cell or www.twitter. com/BCI_Android
Scammers add to bag of tricks By David Uffington Dollars and Sense The scammers who want to separate us from our money never sleep. And they’ve gotten more creative than ever. Scammers are targeting those who make purchases on Amazon.com and are raking in millions of dollars. They send out a mass e-mail, complete with a duplicate of the Amazon logo, with a thanks for the most recent purchase. A variation is to send an e-mail saying that the Amazon. com account has been compromised. The purchaser is asked to click a link, which either downloads a virus or brings up a webpage that asks for login and credit card information. Since so many people buy from Amazon.com, the scammers actually are hitting large numbers of purchasers. With personal information in hand, they go on a spending spree. Hotels are notorious for lack of security in their computers, and scammers are having a field day with it. It’s thought that hotel computers are the No. 1 location for credit-card scammers to attack. And it’s not just the mom-andpop motels — the major chains are getting hit too. There’s not much that can be done, except to check your creditcard statements the minute you get them. There’s a movement afoot to have creditcard holders check their purchases and balances on a daily basis to stop the frauds faster. However, there is danger in that as well, especially if you use WiFi and check your account from an unprotected location. There must be money in online auto sales, because scammers have targeted that area, too. To accomplish the fraud, scammers create a website or e-mail address that is only one letter off
from a legitimate site. All it would take is a small typo to put purchasers in contact with the scammers instead of the actual dealership. Purchasers would inquire about buying a vehicle, and the scammers would tell them how and where to wire the money ... and of course, the vehicle is never delivered. Anytime there’s a disaster or storm, beware of phony solicitations. With the BP oil spill, it’s said that some creative scammers were even taking money to get clean-up jobs for people who applied. Hurricanes, deep snow, floods — they’re all perfect for the scammers who prey on our generous spirits. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
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Dr. Bridgette Brown Powers and her husband, Ben, stand with family members at the recent open house of Dr. Powers’ new office. Meade County Chiropractic and Sport Rehab is located at 124 Broadway in Brandenburg.
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AGRICULTURE Keep eye out for State gets $651,000 for conservation stink bugs this fall
Friday, October 8, 2010
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The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a 5/8 inch long x 3/8 inch wide shield-shaped insect; its upper surface is mottled with brown and gray, the underside is white with gray or black markings. A native of the JapanKorea-China region, this sap-feeding insect was reported first from Allentown, Pa. in 2001. Since then, it has been discovered in localities in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Ohio, as well as Oregon and California. Individuals collected around houses (tentatively identified as the BMSB) were sent in from Boyd County late last week by Lorie Bowling, County Extension Agent for Horticulture. The BMSB draws attention in September and October when the winged adults
fly to and enter structures as they look for protected sites to spend the winter. Typically, they will leave these sites in early May when females will fly to plants and lay clusters of about 30 eggs on the underside of leaves. The nuisance value of this species is exceeded by plant damage inflicted as it feeds on fruit, field, and vegetable crops and a range of ornamentals. There is one generation each year. Stink bugs are not common fall invaders in Kentucky so please send insects matching the description above to your local Cooperative Extension Service office so that we may identify areas were populations may be becoming established. There is no quarantine program for this insect like ones seen with other exotic species. However, this insect has become a significant pest where it is established. Additional information is available in an Ohio State University Publication that is available at www.ohioline.osu.edu.
Ky. roadside farm markets open for customers’ visits Staff Report The News Standard •Serenity Hills Pioneer Day — Saturday, Oct. 9 in Nicholasville, Ky. Learn about pioneer life in Kentucky. Travel back in time to the 1800’s where you will experience daily life on rural Kentucky. Food will be available and enjoy shopping in our 1820s gift shop featuring Kentucky products. The event begins at 10am and ends at 4 p.m. $5 per car load. For more information call 859-536-5056. •Apple Butter Days at the Bramble Ridge Orchard — Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m.-to 4 p.m. in Mt. Sterling. Watch, smell, and taste the apple butter being made in a 75 gallon kettle outdoors. There will be music, weaving, crafts, fresh donuts, apple pies, apple cider, and apple butter tasting on fresh warm biscuits. Plenty of fresh apples and jams and jellies to choose from. Don’t forget to check out the observation beehive as the bees prepare for winter. •Foxhollow Farm’s 3rd annual Fall Festival to benefit Maryhurst — Saturday Oct. 9 in Crestwood. The Oct. 9 event features
live music, farm fresh food, hayrides a pick-your-ownpumpkin patch, and much more for the whole family. The event, sponsored by PNC, will run from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Crestwood farm, located at 8905 Hwy. 329. Admission is free. Parking $1. Foxhollow Farm is a Grass Fed Beef and Vegetable farm in Crestwood, Kentucky, just 15 miles north of downtown Louisville. For more information on the sponsorships and the festival, contact Maggie Keith at 502-241-9674 or Maggie@foxhollow.com. •Pelly’s old Fashioned Farm Days — Saturday, Oct. 9 in Smiths Grove. Join us as we step back in time featuring horse drawn sorghum making, quilting, spinning, hand cranked cider press, and much more. Don’t forget to pick up pumpkins and gourds for your fall decorations. For more information contact Pelly’s Farm Fresh Market at 270-563-FARM (3276). Bi-Water Farm AutumnFest — Saturday, Oct. 9 & Sunday, Oct. 10 in Georgetown. Kayla Michelle will be on stage.
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Receipts 500 Last week 389 Last year 349 ***AD-Average Dressing, HD-High Dressing, LD-Low Dressing Compared to last Monday: Slaughter cows and bulls were 2.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder steers and bulls steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Moderate supply of feeder cattle with moderate demand. Slaughter cows 25 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 03: Replacement cows 07 percent and feeders 65 percent. The feeder supply included 21 percent steers, 00 percent hostein steers, 42 percent heifers, 40 percent bulls. 15 percen of the supply weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300 lbs 106.00115.00; 300-400 lbs 101.00-113.50; 500-600 lbs 100.50; 600-700 lbs 91.00-95.50 Feeder Holstein Steers Large 3: No Test Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300 lbs 111.00.117.50; 300-400 lbs 100.50.-107.50; 400-500 lbs 95.00105.50; 500-600 lbs 88.00-99.00; 600-700 lbs 83.00-90.50; 700-800 lbs 71.50-81.00. Medium and Large 2: 400-500 lbs 88.00-89.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2: 100-200 lbs 113.00124.50; 200-300 lbs 98.50.-113.00; 300-400 lbs 91.50101.50; 400-500 lbs 85.00-96.00; 500-600 lbs 80.50-90.50; 600-700 lbs 76.00-85.00. Medium and Large 2 200-300 lbs 93.00-95.00. Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 960-1640 46.00-52.50 54.00-60.50 40.00-45.00 Boner 80-85 865-1310 41.00-47.00 47.50-48.00 38.00-40.50 Lean 85-90 825-1170 36.00-42.50 45.00 31.00-35.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yld Grade Weight 1 1165-2045 2 1335-2040
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 17 state public access programs will receive grants totaling $11.76 million through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP). The state programs were selected from 28 applications vying for the competitive VPA-HIP grants program that was announced July 8. “This administration is committed to preserving and enhancing the great conservation legacy of our nation’s hunters and anglers for the benefit of current and future generations,” Vilsack said. “VPA-HIP will help achieve conservation goals and increase opportunities for hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation by providing
greater access to privately held lands and we are excited to assist these 17 states in developing new and enhancing existing public access and habitat incentive programs.” The 17 states and their grant amounts are: •Arizona - $600,000 •Colorado - $445,318 •Idaho - $400,000 •Illinois - $525,250 •Iowa - $500,000 •Kansas - $1,500,000 •Kentucky - $651,515 •Michigan - $457,449 •Minnesota - $582,367 •Nebraska - $1,091,164 •North Dakota - $300,000 •Oregon - $786,795 •Pennsylvania -$1,500,000 •South Dakota - $558,325 •Utah - $84,837 •Washington - $836,999 •Wisconsin - $936,040. The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program incentivizes owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily give hunters, fisher-
men, hikers, bird watchers and other recreational outdoor enthusiasts access to land for their enjoyment. Program funds were made available to states and tribal governments through a competitive process. Eligible states and tribal governments could request funding for existing public access programs, to create new public access programs, or to provide incentives to improve wildlife habitat on enrolled lands. VPA-HIP funds may be used to provide rental payments and other incentives, such as technical or conservation services to landowners who, in return, provide the public access to their land. Funding priority was given to proposals that use the grant money to address these objectives: •Maximize participation by landowners;
•Ensure that land enrolled in the program has appropriate wildlife habitat; •Provide incentives to strengthen wildlife habitat improvement efforts on Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) land, if available; •Supplement funding and services from other federal, state, tribal government or private resources that is provided in the form of cash or inkind services; and •Inform the public about the location of public access land. FSA will open the grant application period for fiscal year 2011 funding after publication of a final rule. It is anticipated that the grant application period for states and tribal governments will occur in the late fall of 2010. For more information on VPA-HIP and other FSA programs, visit www.fsa. usda.gov/vpa.
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Area teams gear up for next week’s district playoffs By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard
Here is a preview for each team’s district tournaments.
Kentucky high school fall sports district playoffs are about to heat up next week and the Meade County teams are looking to make deep playoff runs this year. The Lady Waves soccer and volleyball teams are poised to make some waves in the district tournament with high seeds, while the Greenwave soccer team looks to erase a terrible September with a winning October.
Volleyball — at Hancock County The Lady Waves volleyball team has been a dominant force in the district ever since joining in 2005. The only difference this year is the district was realigned from the 9th to the 11th district and dropped Grayson County. But Meade County’s dominance hasn’t changed with an undefeated record against two district teams, Breckinridge and Hancock
Counties. With district rival Grayson County out of the picture, the only formidable opponent is Breckinridge County. The Lady Tigers have forced a three-game set against Meade County, but during their last meeting the Lady Waves won, 25-23, 25-19. Lone senior Tiffany Filburn leads Meade County. Filburn has played in four district tournaments as a starter and is looking for the team’s fourth-straight district championship. Alongside Filburn will be middle
hitter LeAnna Luney who is a physical presence at the net, while junior setter Becca Clark will tee up for the big hitters. The Lady Waves will play the winner of Breckinridge/Hancock on Tuesday starting at 6 p.m.
Girls soccer — at Fort Knox The Lady Waves sealed up a No. 3 seed after playing close to No. 1 seed Elizabethtown, losing 5-1 and taking the seed away from North Hardin to goal differential.
Meade County goes into the tournament with a 2-2-1 district record (115-2 overall) and will face the tournament’s host Fort Knox in the first round. The Lady Waves beat Fort Knox, 4-0 earlier in the season. They also opened last year’s district tournament with 3-0 victory over Fort Knox. The Lady Waves are anchored by senior keeper Kiana Rupe who has tended seven shut outs this season. See DISTRICT, Page B4
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SOCCER NEWS Lady Waves lose to Louisville Male Meade County Lady Waves soccer team gave up two second half goals to lose 2-1 against Louisville Male last Wednesday. Freshman striker Katelyn Cucino scored the lone goal on a senior midfielder Devon Rowe assist. Junior Meaghan Dunn had seven saves. FOOTBALL NEWS District realignment affects Meade County The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) announced its 2011 football district realignment this past week and it will affect the district parings for Meade County. Due to a new school in Bowling Green, Greenwood will move down to 5A along with North Hardin who will join the same district as John Hardin. Greenwood will join District 2 5A. With the loss of two teams, 2nd District 6A will bring in Paul Laurence Dunbar to round out the four team district of Meade County, Nelson County, Central Hardin and Dunbar. Meade County will remain in 6A, while district pairings in Louisville may have powerhouses, Trinity and St. Xavier, in the same district along with Manual and Male. The four teams have a combined 39 state football titles and will make for the state’s best district.
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Senior midfielder Cody Clements handles the ball up the field against Bullitt East.
MC wins first game in 35 days By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard
With the district tournament coming this weekend, the Meade County Greenwave soccer team needed some momentum. It had been 35 days since the last time the team had experienced a win, but on Tuesday night a 1-0 victory over Bullitt East was just what the Greenwave needed. “It seems like we have been playing a very tough game for about eight or nine hours straight,” Meade County head coach Matt Pollock said. “It finally broke. It was still one of those games where we had to grind it out. We had to keep pressing.” Meade County dominated almost the entire match, keeping the ball in their offensive end of the field. During the first half, the team had plenty of scoring opportunities including five corner kicks. After a few second-half adjustments, the Greenwave finally scored 67 minutes into the game when senior forward Todd Johnson slipped the ball past two defenders and the keeper. The lone goal proved to be good the remaining 12 minutes of the game. “We passed the ball well and we moved the ball around well,” Johnson said. “But, our execution of shots just didn’t go down. But, we kept pushing and pushing, spread the ball around and eventually one went in… that was enough” Meade County’s winless streak was difficult in many ways. “It’s been tough,” Johnson said. “We knew we could play better. There were games where we would lose the lead or they would score on us and we’d put our heads down. We told ourselves that eventually we were going to win. It finally happened and we’re happy.” The Greenwave went 4-1 during the team’s first five See WIN, Page B4
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Senior tailback Rex Liverman celebrates the win over North Hardin.
Tough defense is the name of Meade County Greenwave football and when last Friday’s game came down to a one-play defensive stand, Meade County got its biggest play by arguably the toughest player on defense: junior Max Cundiff. Cundiff stopped a fourthand-4 cutback run play by North Hardin sophomore running back Michael Brunson to stall out a possible game-winning drive with 1:08 left to play in the game. With the stop, Meade County went on to win their first district game of the season, 19-15, which was also its first win since the season opener against Anderson County. “(Defensive coordinator Tim Mattingly) told us what to do and what to watch for,” Cundiff said of the gameclinching play. “He told me to See BACK, Page B3
Brutal schedule gives football team a district edge By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County Greenwave football team’s opening half of the schedule is just brutal. But it’s all part of a plan to prepare the team for important games such as last Friday’s district win over North Hardin. Much like a baseball play-
er warming up on deck with a weighted bat, the front end of the Greenwave schedule is filled with talented teams packed with speed, size and strength such as fourth ranked Ballard, 5A powerhouse John Hardin and a speedy Fern Creek team — it’s to ready for the upcoming challenges. “I like to think that our previ-
ous schedule helped prepare us for a team like a North Hardin team that’s this athletic,” Meade County head coach Larry Mofield said. “When we go against North Hardin, we’ve seen athletes before. This isn’t the first time where we went, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe See SCHEDULE, Page B3
Lady Waves seniors receive six-goal send off By Casey Tolliver The News Standard For coaches, it’s often a hard to figure out how to replace on field talents lost to graduation. But Meade County Lady Waves soccer team head coach Dan Shook will also be plagued with the task of replacing the camaraderie that has gelled his team over the past season. “These seniors, they seem like they’re always together, in school, socializing out of school, they just have a deep friendship with each other and you see that carried over into soccer,” Shook said. “They respect each other and that’s what makes them a fun but unique group, it’s the friendship that they’ve had. And it didn’t just start in high school. A lot of them grew up playing soccer together.” Not only have this year’s seniors helped the Lady Waves be successful on the soccer field, in other ways, the leadership is like an extension of the coaching staff, Shook added. “We’ve had groups of seniors before where you get some exceptional leaders but all these girls this
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Senior Devon Rowe slips past two Fern Creek defenders on Monday. year have brought great leadership to this team,” he said. “They’ve kept the team together, they’ve kept the team focused. To have a senior class where any one of them can lead in a different way that’s been great this year. As a coach, we can look at them to help us.” The team is losing midfielder Devon Rowe, sweeper Marissa Moorman, striker Lindsey Burchett, goalkeeper Kiana Rupe, striker Kristen Benton and fullback Erin
Benton to graduation. Meade County will also be losing a team manager. Amelia Pike, who has been a Lady Waves manager for the past two years, will also be graduating next spring. Unlike many of the other Lady Wave seniors who played throughout their high school years, Rowe played soccer only one season for the Lady Waves. See SENIORS, Page B2
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Seniors From page B1 Rowe, who previously played soccer for 12 years before focusing her efforts on track and cross-country, joined the team for her senior year. Though her Lady Wave soccer career was short, it was definitely fulfilling. “Probably one of the best high school experiences,” Rowe said. “I love the girls, they’re all like my sisters.” “I missed the sport. I played it for 12 years and then ran nothing but track
and cross country in high school. In my last year, I was like ‘you know what? I want to play soccer because I missed it. And I’m really happy I did. I’m probably going to remember this for the rest of my life.” Senior Kristen Benton, who is also a Meade County softball and basketball standout, was unable to play in the senior swan song due to an ankle injury sustained in the Lady Wave classic, but cheered Meade County on from the sidelines. “I wish I could play the last few games, but it is what it is,” Kristen said.
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“It’s been great these four years, and I’ve been playing with a great bunch of girls. It’s going to be sad to leave them all.” Meade County faced Fern Creek in their senior testimonial match. Senior fullback Erin Benton opened Meade County’s goal account early on in the game. Benton took advantage of a bungled header near the Fern Creek goal and slotted home a shot past the opposing keeper 3 minutes into the game, giving the Lady Waves a lead they would not relinquish. A somewhat stagnate
Fern Creek side began briefly showing signs of life after their midfield collected the ball and moved the ball up the pitch to the Meade County half of the field. Senior goalkeeper Kiana Rupe was tested for the first time 13 minutes into the match when Fern Creek managed their first shot on goal. Rupe, who was untested for most of the night, easily collected the strike. Meade County’s second goal came soon after Rupe put the ball back into play, when senior striker Lindsey Burchett found the
Friday, October 8, 2010 back of the net. Benton was credited with the assist. The goal gave the Lady Waves a 2-0 lead they would take into halftime. Burchett came out locked and loaded after halftime, firing a shot on goal 20 seconds into the second half. She found the back of the net 9 minutes later, extending Meade County’s lead to 3-0. Freshman midfielder Breanna Bretches added to the Lady Waves goal tally when she slipped the ball past the Fern Creek keeper after a Meade County indirect kick, to extend the Lady Waves’ lead to 4-0.
Rupe soon found herself on the other side of the ball, when she was selected to take a penalty kick after a Fern Creek handball in the box. She slotted the ball past the Fern Creek keeper for her first ever goal as a keeper, making the score line 5-0. “It felt different, it felt kind of weird being in the other keeper’s box with my stuff still on,” Rupe said. Senior sweeper Marissa Moorman capped Meade County’s scoring with nearly 2 minutes left in the game to make the final score 6-0.
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Lady Wave soccer seniors pose with their families during senior night. The seniors are: FAR LEFT (top to bottom): Lindsey Burchett with Tammy and David Burchett; Amelia Pike with Dale and Sue Pike; Kiana Rupe with Christy and brother Kerry Rupe; Devon Rowe with Desiree Emig and Robbe Rowe; LEFT: Kristin and Erin Benton with John and Denise Benton; ABOVE: Marissa Moorman and Kim Moorman.
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Back From page B1 watch for the bounce outside. That’s exactly what the guy did. I went up and took him down.” During the Greenwave’s second game of the season, Cundiff severely cut the tip of his index finger. Since then, he had not played and even last week he didn’t participate in full contact drills during practice. “It’s nice to have Max Cundiff back,” said junior quarterback and safety Thomas Wilson. “He’s a player. He hasn’t had pads on the last three weeks and he makes the play of the game. That just shows you the kind of player he is.” “All I’ve been doing is lifting and running,” Cundiff said about the last three weeks of practice. “It’s a huge privilege to come out here and put on my pads. This is the first time I’ve done any hitting (since getting hurt).” The Meade County defense came up big when it needed to, even though North Hardin outgained the Greenwave, 347-227. The Greenwave had four sacks, while senior defensive end Ryan Hogan had two himself. One of the biggest stops of the game came after junior punter Zach Bogard pinned the North Hardin offense on the 1-yard line with a 37-yard punt 7 minutes into the game. Two plays later, senior defensive tackle Will Wilson dropped Brunson in the end zone for a safety and the game’s first points, 2-0. “I think our punter and snappers are starting to get some confidence,” said Meade County head coach Larry Mofield, whose special teams have struggled the last four games. “They executed tonight and did a good job. It was a big play to get that safety.” After the safety, the Greenwave drove 55 yards in seven plays where junior quarterback Thomas Wilson ran 17-yards up the middle on a draw play to score. Senior kicker Michael Clinkscales kicked the extra point to make the score 9-0. Meade County took a 16-0 lead into the half, after Wilson scored his second touchdown of the game when he dove into the end zone from 4 yards out. The play capped off a 11 play drive that traveled 61 yards. During the drive, the Greenwave converted a third-and-14 play when Wilson found a wide open Brady Smith for a 37 yard play. “I was out week three and four. I’m not trying to make excuses or anything, but honestly, I thought we were rusty last week,” Wilson said of the previous loss against Bowling Green Greenwood. “I didn’t feel ready. I wasn’t comfortable. I hadn’t thrown to the wideouts that much. But, having a full week of practice this week helped a lot.” It’s Wilson’s second game back after hurting his ankle during the John Hardin game. Wilson’s immediate impact has been felt as he rushed for 49 yards and
Schedule From page B1 this guy runs so fast.’” During the past two years, the Greenwave team has opened the first half of the season with only one win, but once they get into late season district play they have had winning streaks. Now, Meade County is 1-1 in the district (2-4 overall) and is fighting for its fourth straight No. 2 seed in the district playoffs. Junior wide receiver Brady Smith — who is also on the Greenwave baseball team — says the football season is a lot like baseball. “In baseball, you start off rusty and you haven’t seen real live pitching,” Smith said. “Maybe after a quarter of the year you finally
threw for 114. He scattered the ball around to several offensive players as his seven completions went to five different players. “I feel comfortable throwing to all the guys,” Wilson said. “Brady made a nice catch, Bryce (Garris) did too, and Bo (Wilson). I’d just like to say Blake Robins made a heck of a catch, too.” North Hardin fought back in the second half to score 15 unanswered points. Their first touchdown of the game with 1:39 left in the third quarter came when quarterback Vincent Davis found Avery Price for a 39-yard touchdown. Meade County stopped the two-point conversion. The Trojans’ next drive ended in a 30-yard field goal by Nigel Pahn, making the score 16-9. “Our defense to come up and hold this type of team like we did is special,” Mofield said. “We had to make some plays. Holding them to a field goal was a big drive.” North Hardin cut the lead to one when Davis scored on a quarterback sneak with 8:26 left in the game. But, the extra point attempted by Price floated left of the field goal post making the score 16-15. “The extra point always seems to come back and get you,” Mofield said. “It’s such a momentum swing. If they would’ve tied it up they would have been bouncing off the walls. But after they missed it, it kind of deflated them.” During the ensuing drive, Meade County took the ball 65 yards and chewed more than 4 minutes off the clock, which resulted in a Clinkscales 28-yard field goal to extend the Greenwave lead to 19-15. “We were able to take the ball and move it,” Mofield said. “That was a good drive. We got the field goal to score that.” North Hardin took the ball to the 9-yard line, but the drive was stalled by Cundiff’s tackle. Mofield attributed the win to a team effort. “Our defense, I thought, was outstanding,” he said. “Someone might say you gave up so many yards, but
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they try to spread you out horizontally and vertically. It’s a tough combination.” North Hardin has helped the Greenwave get back on track the past two seasons. Last season, Meade County was on a five game losing streak but after a 23-21 win over the Trojans, the Greenwave went on to win six straight games. Meade County has won the past six meetings between the two teams. The week leading up to every game, coaches post inspirational quotes and photos to get the team prepared for the upcoming opponent. This week there was only one thing posted in the locker room: the word ‘North.’ “North Hardin is always the team we get it going and start getting wins,” Cundiff said. “In the locker room it just said ‘North.’ That’s all the motivation we need because we always step up against North.” The Greenwave will now travel to Lincoln County tonight for a 7:30 p.m. kick off. Lincoln County is 1-5 and is coming off a 49-7 loss to Pulaski County last Friday. North Hardin 0 0 9 6 — 15 Meade County 9 7 0 3 —19 Scoring Summary First quarter MC: safety, 4:59 MC: Thomas Wilson 17-yar run (Michael Clinkscales kick), 1:35 Second quarter MC: Wilson 4-yard run (Clinkscales kick), 7:24 Third quarter NH: Avery Price 39 yard pass from Vincent Davis (2-point conversion failed), 7:41 NH: Nigel Parhn 30-yard field goal, 4:15 NH: Davis 1-yard run (kick no good), 8:26 MC: Clinkscales 28-yard field goal, 4:15 Rushing Wilson 18-49, Max Liverman 17-50, Max Cundiff 4-8, Tylor Pinkard 1-6 Passing Wilson 7-13-0-114 Receiving Brady Smith 2-60, Bryce Garris 2-22, Tylor Pinkard 1-20, Rex Liverman 1-6, Blake Robbins 1-6
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Freshman defensive back Zeb Wilson attempts to bat a pass away agianst North Hardin last Friday. get used to live pitching. I can see where it’s the same for football. The teams we play are awesome. It’s good competition. It will help us in the long run.” It certainly has helped the Greenwave in the past and it’s all started with wins over North Hardin. Meade County has had a 7-12 record before playing North Hardin during the past three seasons. After facing North Hardin, Meade county is 14-4, including deep region playoff runs. “North Hardin always seems to be the team where we start off winning,” said junior running back Max Cundiff. “We just step it up against North and we get the job done.” The Greenwave’s outof-league record is a dismal 11-16 during the past
four years, however, their district record is 12-4. The reason for this is Meade County prepares for the district games by way of playing teams such as Ballard and John Hardin. “It prepares us a lot,” Cundiff said. “When the coaches see what we’re doing wrong, we work on it.” “It helps to see the speed of John Hardin, Ballard, Fern Creek,” said junior quarterback Thomas Wilson. “We don’t have a lot of speed on our practice field … It’s sort of like seeing that live pitcher (in baseball). We don’t see that live speed until Friday nights. It takes a while to get used to.” That acclimation process may yield losses during the front end of the season but help finish with win streaks and playoff victories.
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Bryce Garris catches the ball during the game against North Hardin last Friday.
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Don’t count Edwards out of the Chase By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week Carl Edwards, who won nine races in 2008, hasn’t won any since. Yet Edwards, who was runner-up to Jimmie Johnson in the 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup, is back in it this year and actually accumulated more points in the final 10 races of the regular season than any other driver. Consistency has become Edwards’ key. A 10th-place finish in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway left Edwards, 31, in ninth place in the Sprint Cup standings, 95 points behind leader Denny Hamlin. Edwards, of Columbia, Mo., felt good to put New Hampshire — and a decent finish — behind him. “Everyone knows that the meat of the Chase is mile-and-a-half tracks like Kansas and California,” he said. “You definitely want to get a good start, but I don’t think anyone can set the tone of the Chase here (New Hampshire), just because it’s kind of a unique track.” The challenge, of course, is beating Jimmie Johnson, who has won the past four championships. “I think that we have proven ... that we can score more points than anyone in the series, and that’s what it is going to take,” Edwards said. “Jimmie (Johnson) did a good job ... of explaining that you have to have something to hang your hat on. You either have to have wins or you
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Tiffany Filburn lead the Lady Waves with eight kills for their loss against Central Hardin. John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo
Carl Edwards, left, alongside Cup Series driver David Ragan, was the Sprint Cup runner-up in 2008, but is winless since that season. Nevertheless, he’s eighth in points heading into Dover. have to be very consistent. You have to have some sort of thing to build your team around. “We are building our hopes on the fact that we have shown, over an extended period, that we can score better average finishes than everyone else. Now we just have to go do that. That’s what I am counting on: the ability to go do that.” Edwards has spent his entire Sprint Cup career driving Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 99 Ford. In 2005, his first full season, he wound up third in the Chase behind that year’s champion, Tony Stewart, and Edwards’ teammate, Greg Biffle.
Consistency is a recent addition to Edwards’ repertoire. All 16 of his Cup victories have taken place in three seasons — 2005, 2007 and 2008 — but he has qualified for the Chase in five of his six full seasons. Edwards won the Nationwide Series championship in 2007. 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.
Win From page B1 games. They scored 22 goals, while only giving up seven. But after their win over Ohio County on Aug. 28, Meade County only scored six goals in 12 games. They were shut out six times and tied twice. One of the ties came from the district’s last seed, Fort Knox. During the month of September, Meade County saw plenty of injuries. Their stopper, senior Ethan Madison, has been out for more than a month, senior defender Michael Clinkscales missed a handful of games with an ankle injury, and senior forward Todd Johnson has missed several games along with various other role players. “We can celebrate the small victories. We’ve got to think about all the things we’ve overcome,” Pollock said. “We’ve gone through a lot of injuries and a lot of personnel changes. On top of that we faced some tough opponents.” It’s the soccer program’s
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Meade County volleyball team dropped a game against former district rival Central Hardin, 25-13, 25-18.
District From page B1 Seniors Kristin Benton and Lindsey Burchett will lead the offensive push for the Lady Waves as the team’s leading scorers. Meade County plays Fort Knox on Monday starting at 6 p.m. If they win they will play Central Hardin on Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. Boys Soccer — at North Hardin. The Greenwave soccer team would like to forget last month, where the
Senior middle hitter Tiffany Filburn led the Lady Waves with eight kills, six digs, four assists and a block. Junior middle hitter LeAnna Luney had three kills, three digs and a block while junior setter Becca
Clark added 12 assists, eight digs, and three kills. Meade county has lost two straight games to Central Hardin, who used to be in the same district. Meade County is 22-8 overall with a region record of 9-3.
team could not win. In fact, Meade County went on a 35 day winless streak. All that can change when they play North Hardin during the opening round of the district tournament. Earlier in the season, Meade County lost to North Hardin, 2-1, which started their spiral downward into a 12 game winless streak. But the Greenwave have a chance to come full circle with a victory over North Hardin. Look for senior forward Todd Johnson and sophomore forward Brent Raley to help spark the Greenwave offense, which has only scored 6 goals in the
last 12 games. The defense will have to be solid with senior veteran Michael Clinkscales and sophomore Dylan Andrews as the last line of defense. The district has not been kind to the Greenwave who has a 0-4-1 record, including a tie against district bottom feeder Fort Knox. The team did break the winless streak with a win over Bullitt East, but will it be enough momentum for the team to build off of? Meade County will play district tournament host team North Hardin Sunday at 4 p.m.
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Senior Todd Johnson takes a shot during Tuesday’s game. longest winless streak on record, however the team looks to build off the momentum given to them from Bullitt East. “This win was huge especially going into district play this weekend,” Clinkscales said. “If we had gone in with straight losses it probably wouldn’t have gone well. But this win definitely boosts our morale.” The Greenwave will
play in the district tournament on Sunday when they face host team North Hardin at 4 p.m. Greenwave drops another game The Meade County Greenwave lost to Marion County 2-1 despite out shooting them. Sophomore forward Brent Raley scored the Greenwave’s lone goal.
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Flashback
By Mick Harper
1. What is the stage name of Stuart Leslie Goddard? What was the name of his group? 2. Who wrote and released “Roll Over, Beethoven,” and when? 3. Name the group that released “Eight Miles High,” and give the year. 4. What was the first single released by Diana Ross after she left The Supremes? 5. Name the No. 1 song on the Rolling Stone magazine list of 500 greatest songs. 6. What was George Michael’s first No. 1 song as a solo artist after leaving Wham!? Answers 1. Adam Ant. Adam and the Ants had three No. 1 hits from 19771982. Ant was once voted sexiest man in America by MTV viewers. 2. Chuck Berry, in 1956. Rolling Stone magazine listed the song at No. 97 on its list of 500 greatest songs. 3. The Byrds, in 1966. 4. “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” in 1970. The song didn’t do well. It was quickly followed by “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” which hit the No. 1 spot. 5. Oddly enough, “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan came in at No. 1. “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones was No. 2, followed by “Imagine” by John Lennon. 6. “Faith,” off the 1987 album of the same name. The first single released from the album was “I Want Your Sex,” which reached No. 2. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Trivia Test
By Fifi Rodriguez
1. HUMAN ANATOMY: Where is the hyoid bone located in the human body? 2. MEASUREMENTS: When would an antepenultimate event be held? 3. LANGUAGE: What is another name for a virgule, a type of punctuation? 4. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “An onion can make people cry, but there has never been a vegetable invented to make them laugh”? 5. INVENTIONS: When was Astroturf patented? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of unicorns called? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What is Iatrophobia? 8. MONEY: What is the term for the ridges that are on the sides of some coins? 9. MATH: What is a division sign also known as? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which is the only inanimate symbol in the zodiac signs? Answers: 1. The throat 2. Third from the last event 3. Slash mark 4. Will Rogers 5. 1967
6. A blessing 7. A fear of doctors 8. Reeding 9. An obelus 10. Libra, the Scales (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Paws Corner By Sam Mazzotta There’s a Bear
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I moved into a home in rural Vermont this summer and was rather terrified one morning when I walked out into my backyard and found myself face to face with a bear. I ran back in the house, and it trundled off into the woods. Later, my neighbors told me the bear is well-known in the area and that some residents, including my home’s former owner, used to feed it. What can I do to keep it out of my yard? — Jessica, via e-mail DEAR JESSICA: Bears can be a real nuisance -- although in many places it’s human encroachment that exacerbates the problem -- and when well-meaning humans feed them, they become more than a nuisance: They’re then a danger. Let the Vermont Fish & Wildlife office (http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/) near you know about the bear. Unlike some states and urban areas, the office may not be able to come out and capture or kill the bear, but they will give you advice on how to reduce the risk of another surprise visit. Meantime, follow these steps as well: • Don’t leave garbage cans outdoors; store in a shed or garage and have a well-latched cover. • Don’t place garbage on the curb the night before trash pickup. • Feed your pets indoors. • After a barbecue, clean the grill well. Store inside if possible. • If you have a bird feeder, empty it or take it inside for at least four weeks. Keep in contact with your neighbors about the bear. If you or they continue to have problems, stay in contact with Vermont Fish & Wildlife.
Have a question about your pet? Contact Sam at ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice at www.pawscorner.com. Want to adopt a pet? Contact the Meade County Animal Shelter at 4222064 for more information and don’t forget to spay and neuter your pets. The animal shelter also accepts donations of pine cleaner, paper towels and bleach. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Celebrity Extra By Cindy Elavsky
Q: My husband and I think “Men of a Certain Age” was the best show on TV last year. Can you tell us if it’s been picked up for a second season? We sure hope so. — Carmen G., via e-mail A: I am happy to report that TNT’s hit comedy starring Ray Romano, Andre Braugher and Scott Bakula has been renewed for a second season, which will premiere Nov. 29. You can relive the first season soon, as Season One will make its DVD Ray Romano debut Nov. 2. The two-disc DVD set will include all 10 episodes from the first season. Bonus features include commentary, deleted scenes, gag reel and behind-the-scenes footage. Q: I just found out that actors Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek have divorced. How are they doing, and how do they make it work with their children? — Sasha F., Ontario, Canada A: I spoke with Jane recently while she was promoting her Lifetime movie “Reviving Ophelia” (which I highly recommend), and she told me how she and Brad are able to make it work since getting divorced in 2009: “Brad and I have a really wonderful relationship. The marriage couldn’t work anymore, but I think that we still have an incredible fondness and love for each other that we really want our kids to see as we become friends. We just think of it as a family that lives in two different houses.” Q: I was so sad to read that Gloria Stuart had passed away. “Titanic” is one of my all-time favorite movies, and Gloria did a wonderful job in it. What other films has this beautiful actress been in? — Phyllis S., via e-mail A: Gloria Stuart, who passed away Sept. 26 of respiratory failure at the age of 100, got her start early in Hollywood. She was a blond beauty who starred in “The Invisible Man,” “Gold Diggers of 1935” and “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.” She was semiretired by the 1940s, and returned to acting in the ‘70s with sporadic roles in TV and film. She returned to the acting forefront in the 1997 epic romance/disaster film “Titanic,” and both she and Kate Winslet were nominated for an Academy Award for the same role (Kate playing Young Rose, and Gloria playing Older Rose), which was an Oscar first. Upon hearing of Gloria’s passing, Kate released this statement: “I feel blessed to have met her, known her and to have acted alongside her. She will be deeply missed.” Q: What are these rumors I’m hearing about a “Sound of Music” reunion? — Gerry D., Wilmington, Del. A: I think you’re referring to the news that the entire cast of the hit 1965 musical will reunite on “Oprah” on Oct. 29 in honor of the film’s 45th anniversary. All the cast members will be on hand, including stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Color me ecstatic! Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline.com and twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ALL MY CHILDREN: Scott found Annie and JR in bed together. Jesse wore a blindfold so he could relate to Angie’s blindness. Greenlee promised Kendall that she would tell Ryan her real feelings once she was free again. Scott realized his marriage was over and tossed aside his wedding ring. Ryan gave Madison a key to his apartment. Jack was able to get Greenlee out on bail. Erica gave up her shares to Caleb. Wait to See: Liza offers Greenlee a Jonathan Jackson stars as “Lucky” on ABC’s “General Hospital” plea deal. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Jackie was shocked by Rick’s proposal and told him that she would never leave Owen. Hope informed Oliver that she was now dating Liam. Stephanie refused to undergo treatment for lung cancer. Nick told Jackie that she had to change her ways. Steffy attempted to seduce Liam with her sexy lingerie. Stephanie began crossing off her “bucket list.” Bridget apologized to Nick for all the pain she caused him. Wait to See: Pam tells Taylor about Stephanie’s illness. DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Melanie found out that Chloe cheated on Daniel. Nicole agreed to keep Brady’s secret. Arianna vowed to seek justice for EJ. Adrienne and Justin admitted they might have been hasty in getting divorced. Brady asked Victor if he and Nicole could move into Vivian’s old room together. Chad was puzzled as to why Kate hired him to work for Stefano. Wait to See: Chloe and Melanie have a showdown at the wedding. GENERAL HOSPITAL: Claire found out that Brenda was back in Port Charles. Sam offered to find Michael a prostitute to help him overcome his issues. Robin and Brenda caught up on all the drama in their lives. Luke visited Lucky in jail in Ireland. Carly made Jax promise to stay away from Brenda. Meanwhile, Brenda tried to drum up the nerve to tell Sonny that she still loved him. Luke encouraged Lucky to act on his feelings for Siobhan. Wait to See: Lucky is assigned to kidnap someone in Port Charles. ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Jessica was placed on bed rest for the duration of her pregnancy. Greg was found unconscious after Eli injected him with a drug. Dani disappeared before Ross could take her to Tahiti. Brody started going to Marty for counseling. Echo assured Charlie that she wasn’t in town to cause trouble. Todd pulled Ross from the river after Eli shot him. Echo asked Viki if she could work for “The Banner.” Eli was waiting for Dani at Starr’s apartment. Wait to See: Natalie discovers that Tea is alive. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Katherine warned Tucker that she would take Victor’s side over his in a lawsuit. Mac told Lily to trust her instincts about Cane. Adam couldn’t take his eyes off Sharon at the festival despite being married to Skye. Murphy recognized Meggie from his past and collapsed before he could tell Victor. Lily found a mysterious DVD marked “family photos” in Cane’s belongings. Wait to See: Diane Jenkins returns to Genoa City. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Fun & Games
Friday, October 8, 2010
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Last Week’s Solutions
• It was Polish-born British novelist Joseph Conrad who made the following sage observation: “Being a woman is a terribly difficult task since it consists principally in dealing with men.” • If you’re in the mood to indulge yourself — and have the means to do it — you can vacation in the penthouse suite at Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France. At a rate of more than $35,000 per night, it’s one of the world’s most expensive hotel rooms. • An electronics shop in Seattle once advertised that it was selling stereos for “299 bananas.” As it turns out, 30-some odd customers showed up to take advantage of the special — in a literal fashion. They each brought — you guessed it — 299 actual bananas. The local zoo ended up being the beneficiary of all the extra produce. • The first state in the Union to declare Christmas an official legal holiday was Alabama, and it happened in 1836. • Thought for the Day: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” — Mark Twain (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some flashes of Aries ire might erupt as you confront an unusually bewildering situation. But you should be able to keep your temper under control as you work through it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That marriage ‘twixt the arts and practicality that Taureans excel at once again highlights your enjoyment of much of the week. However, you need to watch any sudden urge to splurge. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Even with all the plusses apparently outweighing the minuses, you still might want to defer an important decision to make sure you have all the facts you need. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) One or two problems might threaten to derail otherwise smoothly running situations at work or at home. But a few well-placed words should help get things back on track quickly. LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas in the spotlight to open your generous Lion’s hearts and share the glory with those who helped you accomplish so much along the way. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might want to get advice from someone who’s been there and knows these situations better than you do, before investing time or money (or both) in a questionable matter. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Be careful how you handle a workplace matter that seems out of place in the schedule you’ve prepared. Before you act, one way or another, find out who set it up and why. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your entertainment aspect is strong this week. Besides providing a wonderful break from everyday obligations, sharing fun times brings you closer to those you care for. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Having a weekend fun fest? Your friend or relative who’s down in the emotional dumps could perk up if you find a way to include him or her in your plans. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) If you’re in one of those “the Goat knows best” periods, you might want to ease up and try listening to what others have to say. You could learn something. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge is getting closer, and you should be out there now showing facts and figures to potential allies to help persuade them to rally to your support. Good luck. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Getting a head start on holiday plans could help free up some time later to spend on other projects. Meanwhile, a colleague has some ideas that you might find worth discussing. BORN THIS WEEK: You are always there for others, and sometimes you need to be reminded that you need to be there for yourself as well. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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MULTI-FAMILY Yard and Garage Sale – 24 ft Crest pontoon w/ trailer and 88 horseJohnsonmotor,$4,500. Kimball organ, surround sound system, princess t.v., entertainment center, DVDs, DVD player, food dehydrator, food processors, new sewing machine, bed, bedroom furniture, game console chairs, appliances, furniture, electronics, M&M collectables, camping equipment, lawn equipment, toys, clothes, wheelchair/ handicap equipment. Inflatable bouncy house, & canning jars. RAIN OR SHINE, Oct 7, 8, 9, 9:00am - ?. In Irvington on HWY 79, take road #477 Webster Rd, turn right onto Irvington Heights Ln, 1101 Irvington Heights Ln.
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Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Halloween will soon be here and the Kentucky State Parks have plenty of activities — some scary and some not — planned for families. They include costume contests, haunted trails, hayrides, storytelling, games, campground decorating and more. Below is a listing of Kentucky State Park Halloween events with dates, times and phone numbers. (Please note that some activities are limited to campground guests.) Visit www. parks.ky.gov for more details about parks or to make lodging or camping reservations. BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, LUCAS 13th Halloween Spookout, Oct. 15-17 The 13th Annual Spookout Weekend will be held in the campground at Barren River Oct. 15-17. This fun Halloween-themed weekend includes fun activities for the entire family. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites for the weekend. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated site. There will also be a scarecrow competition with the most creative scarecrow winning a prize. Creativity and the use of recyclable items are encouraged. Activities throughout the weekend include a skeleton scavenger hunt, tie-dye t-shirts, games and crafts. There will also be the traditional pumpkin roll contest, costume contests for all ages and trick or treating. Saturday night will conclude the activities with spooky songs and scary stories. For more information, call the recreation office at 800-3250057 or email Lisa Deavers at lisa.deavers@ky.gov DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, BURKESVILLE Haunted Hallow Hotel, Oct. 23 Good Evening, welcome to Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. We’ve been expecting you. Brave souls can experience first hand the horrors deep within the woods of the hollow on this very scary night. Ghoulish activities will be offered throughout the day on Saturday such as pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, campsite decorating contest, and hayrides (a fee will be charged for rides) Campers don’t forget to bring candy for those little trick-or-treaters. We’ll be waiting for you, ha, ha, ha... For more information call 800-325-2282. E.P. “TOM” SAWYER STATE PARK, LOUISVILLE After Dark in the Park, Geo-Ghost Walk, Oct. 8 Explore the grounds
of the former Lakeland Asylum built in 1873. Actual cases and stories surrounding the property will be your clues to finding as many lost souls (also known as caches) as you can. We’ve rounded up some great prizes for the quickest and most prolific soul seekers. All new route and stories will be included this year. If you don’t know what Geocaching is-don’t worry. Call ahead and we can arrange to meet one hour before the event to explain. Open 8-11 p.m.; must register by 10 p.m. Located at Shelter No. 1; fee is $10 per person. For more information contact Laura Rissler at 502-429-7270 or laura.rissler@ky.gov Paranormal Excursions, Oct. 29 Have you ever wanted to be a Ghost Hunter? Here is your chance. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park sits on the former grounds of the 1873 Lakeland Asylum, also known as the Old Central State Hospital. The evening will begin by showcasing previous captured evidence. Then trained Paranormal Investigators will guide you along hot spots, allowing you to use the equipment to gather more evidence. We will explore the unclaimed cemetery, trails, lake and Sawyer-Hayes Community Center. Open 8 p.m.midnight. Meet at SawyerHayes Community Center. Price is $55 per person and includes a DVD and audio of evidence collected. For more information call 502429-7270 or email laura. rissler@ky.gov. GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK, CAMPBELLSVILLE Halloween in the Park, Oct. 22-24 The whole weekend will be filled with fun and enjoyment for the whole family! The first 20 campers will receive a free pumpkin to use in the pumpkin decorating contest on Saturday. Activities include: Free mini golf and ghost golf for when the full moon comes out. Campsite decorating contest includes first place prize of two nights free camping; second place wins one night free camping; third place gets a choice of free TShirt. Pumpkin decorating contest. Trick or Treating for the kids camping (treat bags will be supplied.) Corn Hole Tournament-$5 entry fee. 270-465-8255. LEVI JACKSON STATE PARK, LONDON Camp Spook, Oct. 22-23 Camping amidst the ghosts and goblins, beautiful sights of fall decorations, costume contests and trick-or-treating is all a part of the Halloween festivities. Nightly activities will lead up to a chili cook-off and chili supper on Friday evening that
all campers can enjoy. Hayride, crafts, games, haunted walks and other contests are planned for the big and little goblins. Prizes for decorated campsites include best autumn, animated, most creative and scariest. A mystical array of lights and animation is a hallowing sight to see. This event is for campers only. Call 606-330-2130. NOLIN LAKE STATE PARK, BEE SPRING Halloween in the Campground, Oct. 30 Children 13 and under can trick or treat in the campground from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy seeing how different sites have decorated for the season. For campers only. The park will provide the fire and you furnish the hot dogs and s’mores. 270286-4240. OLD FORT HARROD STATE PARK, HARRODSBURG Haunted Frontier, A Settler’s Nightmare, Oct. 28-31 Come to a haunted house 236 years in the making. Actually, it’s a haunted fort. One of the most popular events of the year returns to scare the pants off of the brave crowds who dare to enter the Old Fort at night. Not recommended for children under 6. Call 859-7343314. ROUGH RIVER STATE RESORT PARK, FALLS OF ROUGH Halloween Spectacular, Oct. 22-24 Join the ghoulish staff of Rough River for a fun Spooktacular Weekend! Kids and adults both will enjoy hayrides, contests, trick-or treating, glow in the dark haunted mini golf, cakewalk, games, a bonfire with a Special Guest Storyteller, and much more. If you are camping be sure to bring your Halloween Decor for our campsite decorating contest. Call Rough River Dam State Resort Park at 800-325-1713 or email sheila.jones@ky.gov for more information. TAYLORSVILLELAKESTATE PARK, TAYLORSVILLE Happy Halloween Evening, Oct. 30 Taylorsville Lake offers a safe and spooktacular way to celebrate the Halloween holiday at Happy Halloween. Activities include hayrides, campsite decoration, trick or treating, the everpopular outdoor scary movie. Activities begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. Call 502477-8713. WAVELAND STATE HISTORIC PARK, LEXINGTON Murder, Madness and Mayhem: Waveland’s Haunted House and Trail, Oct. 15-16 Open from 8 – 11:30 p.m. both days. Groups of 10 or more need to call for reservations at 859-272-3611. Admission is $7 adults and $4 for students.
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MCHS performs an array of music genres at fall concert
By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
The Meade County High School choir held its fall concert last Thursday in the MCHS auditorium. These performances also marked a beginning for new Choir Director Derek Crafton and Assistant Choir Director Courtney Richardson. No style of music was untouched as the group performed songs ranging from the Renaissance
period to pieces from the 21st century. The Madrigals kicked off the evening. Donned in Middle Age clothing, the group of students performed “All Ye Who Music Love” and “Cantate Domino.” The choir was broken off into two groups of upper and lower classmen. First, the freshman and sophomore choir took the stage to perform “Ballad of the Tempest,” “The Pasture,” and “Shut de Do,” with Dale Mundell perform-
ing a solo act. Next, the junior and senior choir sang “Hallelujah Amen,” “Sitivit Anima Mea,” “Psalm 23,” with Ryan Barr on the piano and Assistant Band Director Matt Williams on the horn. Other songs included “He’ll Make a Way,” and “Tres Cantos Nativos,” which had the whole audience participating. Every person mimicked Richardson’s motions to make the auditorium sound like a jungle.
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TOP: Choir Director Derek Crafton leads the freshmen/sophomore choir during their fall concert last Thursday in Meade County High School’s auditorium. ABOVE: Freshmen and sophomore students sing a solo routine during the concert.
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Lady Waves Saturday League Results from Sept. 25 Grades 3 and 4 Flaherty Team 2 Green, 14, Brandenburg Primary/ David T. Wilson Team 3, 6. Flaherty scorers: Julie Oelze, 6; Ally Johnson, 4; Samantha Crawley, 4. BP/ DTW scorers: Colby Dubin, 4; Brooklyn Short, 2. Flaherty Team 1 Blue, 18, Brandenburg Primary/ David T. Wilson Team 2, 4. Flaherty scorers: Kenzy Compton, 10; Cecila Banks, 2; Anissa Richer, 2; Megan Sutton, 4. BP/DTW scorer: Autumn Griffin, 4. Brandenburg Primary/ David T. Wilson Team 3, 6, Brandenburg Team 1, 24. BP/DTW scorers: Autumn Skeeters, 2; Colby Dupin, 4. Brandenburg scorers: Abby Nelson, 10; Lauren Laslie, 8; Vannie Arnold, 6. Ekron Team 2, 17, Payneville, 4. Ekron scorers: Klaunah Hersey, 2; Mak-
enna Gonsalves, 2; Kendall Wringler, 2; Jenna Gallimore, 6; Braydin Board, 5. Payneville scorers: Allie Morris, 2; Gracie Nevitt, 2. Ekron Team 2, 26, Brandenburg Primary/David T. Wilson Team 2. Ekron scorers: Klaunah Hersey, 2; Makenna Gonsalvez, 4; Kendall Wringler, 6; Jenna Gallimore, 10; Braydin Board, 4. BP/DTW scorers: Jaycie Barger, 2. Flaherty Blue, 7, Ekron Team 1, 12. Flaherty scorers: Kenzy Compton, 4; Stephanie Cleaver, 2; Anissa Richer, 1. Ekron scorers: Haleigh Claycomb, 10; Alyssa Powell, 2. Ekron Team 1, 6, Flaherty Green, 20. Ekron scorers: Carina Druch, 2; Haleigh Claycomb, 4. Flaherty scorers: Julie Oelze, 4; Ally Johnson, 6; Samantha Crawley, 10.
Grades 5 and 6 Payneville Team 3, 14, Ekron Team 2, 12. Payneville scorers: Brittany Johnson, 2; Ally Jo Lancaster, 10; Isabella Galvez, 2. Ekron scorers: Devon Harris, 1; Alysa Brown, 11. Ekron Team 1, 22, Battletown, 5. Ekron scorers: Lauren Roberts, 8; Nicole Belcher, 12; Haley Midkiff, 2. Battletown scorers: Michelle Arnold, 3; Hannah Miller, 2. Ekron Team 2, 26, David T. Wilson Purple, 6. Ekron scorers: Devon Harris, 2; Alysa Brown, 22; Shellie Jantzen, 2. DTW scorers: Kynsi Sisoumenkhana, 1; Peyton Sipes, 5. David T. Wilson Green, 22, Battletown, 12. DTW scorers: Madelyn Givans, 2; Shelby Humphrey, 1; Abrienne Luney, 4; Brianna Rybarezyk, 4; Breanna
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Evans, 3; Nicole Thorson, 6; Erika Biddle, 2. Battletown scorers: Michelle Arnold, 2; Emi White, 10. David T. Wilson Purple, 13, Muldraugh, 12. DTW scorers: Lindsey Hubbard, 3; Stephanie Popham, 2; Jessie Ehl, 6; Nicole Frame, 2. Muldraugh scorers: Victoria Huber, 2; Alana Boggs, 8; Chasity Adkins, 2. Flaherty, 10, David T. Wilson Green, 4. Flaherty scorers: Jasmine Sipes, 6; Madison Rhoades, 2; Miranda Tabor, 2. DTW scorers: Shelby Humphrey, 2; Rachel Keen, 2. Ekron Team 1, 31, Muldraugh, 5. Ekron scorers: Nicole Belcher, 25; Emily Williams, 4; Ashley Oberst, 2. Muldraugh scorers: Alana Boggs, 1; Malea Leathers, 2; Chasity Adkins, 2.
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RECC gets funding surge for electric improvements By Casey Tolliver The News Standard
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Crews work on electric enhancements on Singleton Road.
Meade County RECC recently received an $18.5 million guaranteed loan which the electricity company will put to use serving many local rural areas. The loan was part of more than $53 million awarded to the state by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program,
the state. “These investments in Kentucky’s rural infrastructure and economy could not come at a better time,” Gov. Steve Beshear said about the loans in a press release. “The projects that will be possible through these loans and grants will provide and improve electric service and create jobs in the Commonwealth.”
“We’re constantly upgrading and providing new lines.....” - Tim Gossett/V.P. Member Services-R.E.C.C. will help the RECC upgrade and maintain it’s current rural electric infrastructure in Meade County. “We’re constantly upgrading and providing new lines, and obviously we need capital to operate,” Meade County
RECC vice president of member services and marketing Tim Gossett said. “It was an opportunity for us to look at our process and upgrade it.” Meade County RECC’s loan was one of three awards given by the USDA in
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Local accident with CSX train takes fatal turn Staff Report The News Standard
A Brandenburg woman died from injuries she sustained in a collision with a train last week. Dominga Mercado-Mendoza, 72, was the passenger in a car that ran into the path of a CSX train at the railroad crossing on Doe Run/ Ekron Road, according to a report by the Meade County Sheriff’s
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Members of First Baptist Church applaud soldiers while they enter the church for a special night of appreciation.
After an attempted break-in in another part of the county, a Brandenburg home was the scene of a burglary last week. “We had an attempted breakin in Flaherty and a break-in today on Payneville Road,” Meade County Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick said.
Brandenburg’s First Baptist Church shows appreciation to active military troops By Brian Graves The News Standard The children along the sidewalk were not old enough to truly understand war and death. And, they almost assuredly did not totally understand why they were applauding these tall people with the green
outfits. But, cheer and clap and wave they did Saturday night as they served as the first entrance for more than 160 soldiers from Fort Knox. The military personnel were being hosted to a “night out” by the members of First Baptist Church in Brandenburg.
FBC has been hosting this event a couple of times a year and it is a major time for the church. “Our church appreciates the sacrifices these soldiers make,” said Pastor Sherman Ramsey. “We envelop them with prayer See TROOPS, Page A2
Research sheds light on James Irvin Newton murder By Gerry Fischer The News Standard While researching the Billy Shacklett Civil War raid, and exploring the old Meadville Cemetery, I came across the headstone of James Irvin Newton and two bronze plaques placed on his grave in October 1998. The front plaque was inscribed with a message that stated “Newton was killed by the night riders in July of 1865, while in his yard across the road from this cemetery.” Originally, I felt that James Newton may have been the guide that led Joseph Herr in his attack on Meadville’s,
Captain Billy Shacklett, and that his killing may have been in retaliation for informing on Billy; however, James was serving in the Union Army far away from Meade County, and I later found additional pieces of information about James Newton and his actions in the Meadville community that opened a new avenue of thought about his death. While no one can say positively who did the killing, there are some interesting comments about his murder, written years ago, indicating the possibility that he was not killed by ConPHOTO BY GERRY FISCHER federate guerrillas, but rather A headstone placed in 1998 states, “Newton was killed by the night riders in July of 1865, while in his yard across the road from this cemetery.” The stone rests in the old Meadeville Cemetery. See MURDER, Page A7
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