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of the foreign exchange students were familiar with Indiana. Wenke didn’t even know where Madison was when she received her placement for her foreign exchange family.

“I Googled the place,” she said. “When you think of America, you don’t think of Madison.”

Instead, the three students thought of the East Coast like New York City or the West Coast like Los Angeles or San Francisco.

While Wenke and Frenzel knew they were coming to Madison before leaving Germany, Ruiz thought he’d be spending his time on the West Coast. Ruiz was sponsored by a different program than Frenzel and Wenke.

But a turn of events brought Ruiz to Madison.

The family he was supposed to stay with decided not to go through with the assignment, and Ruiz was left in New York upon arrival while his foreign exchange sponsor found another location for him to stay.

“I didn’t have a host family,” Ruiz said. “It was crazy.”

Wenke said she went through a few weeks of homesickness before adjusting to her surroundings and beginning the school year.

She was only supposed to stay for a semester before returning home to Germany, yet she decided to stay for the second semester in Madison.

“They always told me it was a great experience,” Wenke said of other friends who participated in foreign exchange programs. “And I’m glad I did it.”

While all of the exchange students will have experiences to share with their families and friends on their return home, Frenzel’s exchange experience will continue even after he leaves Madison.

“My host brother is going

back,” he said.

Frenzel’s host brother will travel to Germany a few weeks after Frenzel’s return to spend three weeks in Hannover. The visit will allow Frenzel to show the differences he’s noted between the two countries, such as the age differences in laws. The legal driving age is 18 in Germany while the legal drinking age is 16, he said – quite the opposite here.

And the language has been quite a difference as well, even though he’s studied English for several years.

Each student studied English in their home country, yet being immersed in an Englishspeaking society has been an adjustment.

“Sometimes I mix my words,” Wenke said.

Recently, her host sister asked what the German translation was for a word. It took several minutes for her to remember the correct translations, she said.

Ruiz agreed that reversing back to his native Spanish might be a little difficult for a while when returning home.

“The first week (back home) is going to be so weird,” Ruiz said.

All three students are finding their time in the United States quickly coming to a close, even though they’re not sure they’re ready for their journeys to end quite so soon.

Wenke, Frenzel and Ruiz plan to return to their homes just weeks after the last day of school in Madison.

All three students are making the most of the time they have left and of their experiences in the United States.

Each student has visited different locations during their stay, and they plan to travel during Spring break as well to see places they’ve heard about or want to explore.

“We should live as much as we can in those three months,” Frenzel said.

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Continued from Page A1 Two state representatives on the Tourism Development and Energy committee noted during the February discussion that the location sounded like a great location for tourism.

“It sound like something that would be good to host or increase our tourism,” Rep. Mike Harmon, R-Danville, said.

Meeks noted that LG&E might not be open to that idea.

“But it’s certainly something to consider,” he said.

Rep. Kim King, R-Harrodsburg, also thought the area might be a good boost for area tourism.

“I’m very intrigued with the tourism opportunities here,” King said. “Kentucky is so rich in history, and I just see this as being potentially a tremendous draw for a regional and national and international visitors.”

Locally, Trimble County Fiscal Court magistrates already agreed at their February meeting to issue a letter showing their support of historical landmark preservation in Trimble County – including the Wentworth Lime Cave, should researchers determine the landmark to be of historic value.

Several groups look to trace the historical connections of the cave to the area, including state historical organizations and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps continues

Crew cuts off water to Bob Evans

A construction crew installing gas pumps at the Kroger store, 525 E. Clifty Drive, hit a water line running to the nearby Bob Evans Restaurant.

The restaurant was without water until the crew fixed the line.

“Everything’s taken care of now,” Kroger manager Holly Tekeeton said. “The water is back on, and we’ve done our best to take care of that.”

to look into the cave’s historical significance before approving a wetlands destruction permit for the LG&E landfill project.

There is no projected timeline for the investigation or permit approval process at this time.

Several options to preserve the cave might need to be investigated should additional research show that the cave is in fact an historic property. All groups involved would need to work together to meet requirement of the law for historic properties in Kentucky, Corps project manager Kimberly Simpson said.

The law allows for avoidance of the historical site, minimization of impact to the historical site or mitigation, but the law does not require avoidance over minimization or mitigation, a release from the Corps said.

The House resolution had minor changes before being passed through the committee Thursday to include more language about tourism and cultural values of the site, Meeks said during the committee meeting.

“I’m a big history guy,” committee chairman Rep. Keith Hall, D-Phelps, said in February. “I think it is very important to be visionary going forward and to preserve those lands.”

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bank accounts minus debts like mortgages and credit cards.

National home prices have extended their gains this year.

And the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, a broad gauge of the stock market, has surged 8 percent so far this year.

Some economists caution that the recovered wealth might spur less consumer spending than it did before the recession.

Dana Saporta, an economist at Credit Suisse, notes that Americans are now less likely to use the equity in their homes to fuel spending. The value of home equity Americans are cashing out has fallen 90 percent in six years, she said.

And since the housing bust, when home values fell broadly for the first time in decades, many homeowners are skeptical that higher prices will last, Saporta said. They won’t necessarily spend more as a result.

Finally, the upper-income Americans who have benefited most from the nation’s recovered wealth don’t tend to spend as much of their money as Americans overall do.

But they’ve gotten a lot richer. The Dow Jones industrial average has just set a record high. Since bottoming in March 2009, the Dow has jumped 119 percent. Roughly 80 percent of stocks are held by the richest 10 percent of households.

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Continued from Page A1 Holton, was transported to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville and later transported to University of Cincinnati Hospital with unknown injuries.

Rob Moorhead, South Ripley Schools superintendent, said the students were participating in a school-approved Soil and Water Conservation meeting at Hopewell Baptist Church, serving breakfast as part of the South Ripley Chapter of the FFA. The students were scheduled to be at the event for the entire school day. It was unclear why they left the event early.

South Ripley provided grief counselors to students today and will continue to do so as needed. Grief counselors will also be available for staff and parents.

The crash remains under investigation.

For the past five years, middle-class Americans have sold stocks and missed out on much of the rebound. During 2012, Americans dumped $204 billion in stocks, the Fed’s report showed.

Homes accounted for twothirds of middle-class assets before the recession, estimates economist Edward Wolff of New York University. Among all U.S. households, they accounted for only one-third of assets. And national home values remain about 30 percent below their peak.

Still, some Americans are benefiting from rising home prices — and spending more as a result.

Helen Lyons of Takoma Park, Md., bought a home with her husband last year and is already seeing neighbors sell for much higher prices. That’s given her confidence that her home purchase will pay off.

“I think we got in at exactly the right time,” said Lyons, 24.

“We feel like we are sitting on something that is a potential investment, not just a place to live.”

The increase in her home’s value has led Lyons and her husband, Nick Finio, to repaint the interior, landscape the yard and stain the porch.

“You buy a house, you end up going to Home Depot and spending tons of money,” Lyons said.

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That helps explain why economists expect Americans’ regained wealth to contribute further to the economic recovery. Consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of the economy.

“It should boost consumption, because as people feel wealthier they tend to spend more,” Saporta said. “It doesn’t necessarily mean that households will go on a spending spree.”

Carl Riccadonna, an economist at Deutsche Bank, is a bit more optimistic. He thinks higher home values and some easing of credit requirements by banks will lead Americans to cash out more of their home equity.

Riccadonna forecasts that the increase in home prices alone could boost consumer spending this year by roughly $110 billion — nearly offsetting the $120 billion cost of higher Social Security taxes that kicked in Jan. 1.

The Fed report also showed that Americans are increasingly taking on more debt, enabling them to spend more. In the October-December quarter, household debt rose 2.4 percent. It was the sharpest gain in nearly five years.

And it marked a shift from when the recession ended in June 2009, after which many households focused on repaying debt rather than borrowing.

Economists increasingly think that process, known as “deleveraging,” is ending.

“The drag from deleveraging is now a thing of the past,” Smith said. “Household credit is once again supporting growth.”

Smith noted that the two key trends in the Fed report — higher wealth and more consumer borrowing — are likely enabling people to spend more at a critical time: Most workers have had to absorb higher Social Security taxes this year. Someone earning $50,000 has about $1,000 less to spend in 2013. A household with two high-paid workers has up to $4,500 less.

And gas prices have risen sharply. The average price for a gallon is $3.72, roughly 44 cents more than when the year began.

“The combination of what we’re seeing in terms of wealth increases and higher household borrowing explains why spending has not fallen more in the face of higher taxes and gasoline prices,” Smith said.

Household finances are still improving, even with the increase in borrowing. Total household debt amounted to about 100 percent of after-tax income in the October-December quarter, down from 126 percent in 2007.

WEATHER NATION A strong storm will continue moving away from the eastern seaboard Friday, eventually bringing an end to precipitation along the Northeast Coast. Morning snow will be likely in parts of New England, with Massachusetts and Maine receiving the heaviest of this snow.

Meanwhile, attention will shift westward as a strong Pacific storm slams into the Southern California coast before moving inland into the Southwest. This storm will provide much-needed rain to parts of Southern California and Arizona, while also bringing high elevation snow from the southern Sierra Nevadas through Arizona.

Higher elevations of Arizona will receive several inches of snow from this storm. In addition, moisture will spread into the southern Rockies, renewing welcomed high elevation snow. Winter Storm Watches are posted for many parts of the Southern Rockies in anticipation of over a foot of snow in some places.

By the end of the day, rain will spill into the Plains, with snow possible farther to the north in

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the Dakotas.

The Northeast will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 20s and 30s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Temperatures in the Lower 48 states Thursday have ranged from a morning low of -14 degrees at Bigfork, Minn. to a high of 82 degrees at Pampa, Texas MADISON Sunrise: 7:03; Sunset: 6:41 Temp: High, 42; Low, 34; Mean, 38; Deficit, 2.2 Precipitation: 0.0 Total, March: 0.68 Deficit, March: 0.30 Precipitation, Year: 6.18 Deficit, Year: 1.02 Barometer: Rising; 30.46 River Stage: 24.5 feet; 2.3 feet higher than Thursday.

River Temperature: 38

JOINT PAIN? DON’T WAIT.

WHITESBURG (AP) — About 40 college students from Pennsylvania are recovering after being rescued from an eastern Kentucky mountain.

The Letcher County Fire and Rescue Squad said that the students were hiking on Pine Mountain when they were reported missing Thursday evening around 7 p.m. Officials say they were found hours later with the help of search crews from several volunteer fire departments.

The Mayking Volunteer Fire Department told the station that the hikers are students from La Salle University.

All of the hikers were taken to an area hospital, where five were treated for exposure.

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3 held in Deputy Pike theft

Deputies with the Jefferson County sheriff’s department arrested three people Saturday in connection with a burglary in the 2300 block of Deputy Pike.

Officers received the burglary report at 5:49 a.m. While responding to the scene, Deputy Josh Cochran passed a red Jeep speeding along State Road 7 that matched the description of a vehicle seen fleeing the scene, Sheriff John Wallace said.

With assistance from the Madison Police Department, the Jeep was located at the intersection of East and Fourth streets, police said. The three people in the vehicle were identified as Adam Foster, 19, of Madison, a 17-year-old male juvenile of Madison and a 12-year-old female juvenile from Madison. Wallace said the

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12-year-old had been reported missing to the police department earlier in the day.

Police found evidence in the vehicle that linked the three to the burglary on Deputy Pike, Wallace said.

Foster was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit burglary, aiding in burglary and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

The 17-year-old juvenile was taken to a juvenile correctional facility on charges of escape, consumption of alcohol by a minor, theft, burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and attempted theft.

The 12-year-old was placed on house arrest and released to the custody of her parents.

Foster has a pending burglary case in Jefferson Circuit Court.

Continued from Page A1 rollton join together during difficult times, he said while speaking.

“This community … has always come together in the time of need,” McMurry said.

McMurry also said that accidents happen, and asked the community to refrain from placing blame on anyone.

The community thanked first responders for the quick reaction to the accident scene Oct. 28. Emergency vehicles

from various emergency response teams drove ahead of a walk from Point Park Pavilion around the Carroll County Courthouse Square and back to the park.

Ron and Kelly Deitz, parents of Ryder Deitz, and Chris and Stacy Tuttle, parents of Caroline Tuttle, attended the candlelight vigil and served as leaders for the group of walkers through the streets of Carrollton.

Jeanie Rider sang “In the

Arms of the Angels” during the vigil. She sang “This Little Light of Mine” during the walk.

Joe Kindoll, pastor of Cove Hill Baptist Church in Carrollton, read from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which says there is a season for everything and every life.

“This community has experienced many emotions this week,” Kindoll said. “Tonight we remember the lives that were lost.”

Continued from Page A1 ing to the charred tree) what are they going to go back and tell their friends about our town?”

Additionally, Todd said the vandals hurt the locals, who might see fewer and fewer decorations from the shop owners.

“We are thinking twice about what we will do for Christmas decorations,” Lubrano said.

“We can’t afford to just keep having our things ruined.”

Nathan Montoya, co-owner

of Village Lights Bookstore and one of the organizers of the Main Street neighborhood watch, said that even with the watch program, the criminals are getting out of hand and are out of control. Now, with the Christmas shopping season fast approaching and the Main Street Open House this Friday, he wonders what can be done.

“They have gone too far with this,” Montoya said. “They should be ashamed for what they did.”

Police Chief Dan Thurston

said there are no suspects in the two cases, and there is no reason to believe the two incidents are related. Thurston said he plans to step up downtown patrolling in an effort to curb vandalism.

Lubrano said she looks not only back to what’s been done, but she also looks forward and said she hopes more will be done by the city to fight the escalating vandalism. “This can’t keep up, if the city wants a healthy downtown.”

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in an ill-fated line of tea partybacked candidates who lost races in Colorado, Delaware and Nevada that Republicans otherwise would likely have won in 2010.

Most of the money spent on the race has gone toward emphasizing the key themes of each campaign. Donnelly supporters use Mourdock’s own words to portray him as extreme, while Mourdock backers call Donnelly a reliable vote for national Democratic agenda items.

But the race’s most significant development could have come during an Oct. 23 debate in New Albany, when Mourdock said that pregnancies that result from rape are “something that God intended to happen.”

A Howey/DePauw Indiana Battleground Poll released Friday showed that Donnelly had taken a commanding lead in the race with 47 percent support to Moudock’s 36 percent and 6 percent for Libertarian Andrew Horning.

Meanwhile, a Rasmussen Reports poll released the same day was more favorable for the Republican, but still showed Donnelly with a lead, 45 percent to 42 percent.

Mourdock’s campaign is now hoping a strong year for other Republicans, especially presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and gubernatorial nominee Mike Pence, will carry Mourdock past the finish line.

“He’s going to have to have a great day by the top of the ticket to get back on track,” Mike McDaniel, the former Indiana Republican Party chairman, said on the public television program Indiana Week in Review.

Mourdock and his supporters are responsible for the majority of the ad traffic over the final days of the race, spending about $5 million compared with the $3.9 million by Donnelly and his backers.

On a conference call with reporters Friday, Mourdock’s ad consultant, Jason Miller,

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and at least $17.7 million from the candidates, including the primary — being spent on the race.

It’s enough to shatter the $31 million record set in the 2004 governor’s race.

“That’s wall-to-wall carpeting. It’s unprecedented,” said Robert Dion, a political-science professor at the University of Evansville.

The hefty spending underscores the high stakes. Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs Tuesday, and Republicans say they cannot possibly win a majority unless they keep U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar’s seat in GOP hands.

Voters are set to decide how the story of this year’s Senate race ends. Mourdock could become this year’s Rand Paul, a tea party favorite who defeated the establishment pick in a primary and went on to win Kentucky’s Senate seat.

Or he could become the latest

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ACCIDENTS Friday 8:54 p.m. Milton and Mulberry streets. Vehicles driven

by Michael Kimmel, 26, Madison, and Jasper Barkley, 19, Madison. Total damage less than $7,500.

ARRESTS AND CITATIONS Saturday 10:50 p.m. Cheri L. Bennett, 31, Dupont, arrested on a charge of theft.

Sunday 4:27 p.m. Edward D. Owen, 37, Canaan, cited for an expired license plate.

10:05 p.m. Ross P. Polley, 21, Madison, arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana.

INCIDENTS Friday 8:19 p.m. Illegal burn in the 400 block of Poplar Street.

8:34 p.m. Welfare check in the 200 block of Harrison Street.

8:54 p.m. Property damage accident at Milton and Mulberry streets.

10:35 p.m. Vehicle struck a deer in the 8700 block of U.S. 421.

11 p.m. Suspicious person or circumstance in the 300 block of Demaree Drive.

11:02 p.m. Fight without weapons in the 300 block of West Street.

Saturday 12:50 a.m. Unwanted person in the 500 block of Ivy Tech Drive.

2:21 a.m. Assist another department in the 1400 block of North State Road 62.

2:58 a.m. Illegal burn in the 200 block of East Main Street.

3:56 a.m. Assist another

department at Lanier Drive and Bear Street.

7:26 a.m. Criminal mischief in the 200 block of East Main Street.

8:03 a.m. Intoxicated driver westbound on Main Street.

11:36 a.m. Escort requested in the 100 block of Holt Drive.

11:45 a.m. Disturbance in the 1300 block of Clifty Drive.

11:47 a.m. Criminal mischief in the 100 block of East Main Street.

12:58 p.m. Property damage accident in the 100 block of Clifty Drive.

1:28 p.m. Traffic stop in the 200 block of East Second Street.

2:55 p.m. Argument in the 200 block of Hooten Boulevard.

2:58 p.m. Traffic stop at Montclair Street and Wilson Avenue.

3:17 p.m. Traffic stop at Green Road and Marion Street.

3:35 p.m. Assist another department at the Jefferson County Jail.

3:52 p.m. Threats or threatening behavior in the 200 block of Hooten Boulevard.

3:59 p.m. Argument in the 200 block of Hooten Boulevard.

4:11 p.m. Traffic stop in the 300 block of Walnut Street.

4:33 p.m. Intoxicated driver at State roads 62 and 256.

Unable to locate.

4:46 p.m. Criminal mischief in the 200 block of Sunrise Drive.

4:57 p.m. Traffic stop in the 900 block of East Main Street.

6:37 p.m. Traffic stop at Lanier Drive and Green Road.

6:50 p.m. Traffic stop in the 400 block of Clifty Drive.

7:13 p.m. Traffic stop in the 600 block of Green Road.

8:05 p.m. Case follow-up in the 1000 block of Green Road.

8:18 p.m. Shoplifting in the 400 block of Jefferson Street.

8:41 p.m. Juvenile problem

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5:48 a.m. Injured deer on South State Road 62, Lexington.

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MADISON Sunrise: &;13; Sunset: 5:36 Temp: High, 53; Low, 36; Mean, 44.5; Deficit, 4.6 Precipitation: 0.0 Total, November: 0.0 Deficit, November: 0.44 Precipitation, Year: 29.18 Deficit, Year: 8.42 Barometer: Steady; 30.18 River Stage: 23.5 feet; 2.1 feet lower than Friday.

River Temperature: 55

in the 700 block of Clifty Drive.

9:32 p.m. Parking problem at West Street and Hentz Lane.

9:44 p.m. Breaking and entering into a residence in the 200 block of Hooten Boulevard.

10:50 p.m. Shoplifting in the 500 block of Ivy Tech Drive.

11:55 p.m. Leaving the scene of an accident in the 700 block of West Third Street.

Sunday 12:02 a.m. Fight without weapons in the 200 block of Hooten Boulevard.

12:15 a.m. Fight without weapons in the 300 block of Jefferson Street.

1:12 a.m. Assist another department at State Road 7 and Deputy Pike. Unable to locate.

1:58 a.m. Intoxicated person in the 300 block of Mulberry Street.

3:40 a.m. Assist EMS in the 700 block of West Fourth Street.

Woman killed in Switz. County crash

A two-vehicle crash Saturday in Switzerland County resulted in the death of a woman from Frankfort, Ky. State police said Pauline Sandifer, 71, failed to yield when turning from Bennett Road onto State Road 156 and was struck by a car driven by Emily Harsin, 20, of Vevay.

Sandifer was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Harsin was taken to King’s Daughters’ Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police said both drivers were wearing seat belts.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department, Vevay Police Department and Switzerland County Fire, Rescue and EMS.

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Theft of prescription pills hurting friendship

Stuckers celebrate 65th anniversary

Dr. William and Rosemary Stucker celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Thursday, June 7, 2012. The couple was married June 7, 1947, in the chapel at the World War II United States Naval Base in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. Dr. Stucker was a naval officer stationed at the base and Mrs. Stucker was a nursing student living in Argentia.

Dr. Stucker is a graduate of Central High School. He attended Hanover College, where he played basketball and was inducted into the Hanover College Hall of Fame.

Following his discharge from active duty, he attended and graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Following his graduation, he established an active 32-year dental practice in Madison. He served in the Dental Corps of the U.S. Naval Reserves for 26 years and retired with the rank of Captain in 1983. He is a member of the Elk’s Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He was chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Health for many years. He formerly served as tennis coach at Shawe Memorial Junior/Senior High School.

Mrs. Stucker is a member of the Prince of Peace Ladies Organization and a volunteer with its funeral lunch program. She is a long-time docent with Historic Madison Inc. and a member of Tri Kappa. She enjoys playing bridge.

They are members of the Prince of Peace Parish.

The couple have three children, JoAnn Byer and her husband Marty of Richmond, Va., Lisa Todd of Louisville, Ky. and Robert Stucker and his wife Dot of Cincinnati, Ohio. They also have eight grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

CHURCH EVENTS Event items must be in writing and hand-carried, mailed, faxed or e-mailed to The Madison Courier two weeks before the date of the activity or meeting. The Madison Courier is at 310 West St., Madison, IN 47250. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The fax number is (812) 273-6903 and the e-mail address is zelda@madisoncourier.com.

Brushy Fork Baptist Church Vacation Bible School: Brushy Fork Baptist Church, 12840 N. Brushy Ford Church Road, Canaan, will host Son Rise Vacation Bible School June 10-15 at 6 p.m. For more information call (812) 839-3430.

Calvary Baptist Church Vacation Bible School: Calvary Baptist Church will host vacation Bible school from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 11-15 at the church for children from age 4 to those entering 6th grade. For more information call (812) 273-2289.

NUMC Vacation Bible School: North United Methodist Church will host vacation Bible school June 11 to 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The theme will be NASA - North Church Adventure in Space for Assurance. The week will include stories, snacks, crafts, music and more. Open to children age 3 to 12. For more information call (812) 273-1226.

Taize: A Taize worship service will be held June 15 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. Taize services will be held on the first Friday of the month at Madison Presbyterian Church, 202 Broadway and on the third Friday of each month at Hanover Presbyterian Church, 174 East Main Street, Hanover.

Choir Tour Concert: The touring youth choir from the Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Ill. will perform at 7 p.m. June 15 at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Revival: The First Apostolic Church, 111 Third St., Carrollton, Ky., will host a revival featuring the preaching, singing and sign language of the Rev. David Crucher and family. Services will be held June 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. and June 17 at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Christian Cavaliers: Will perform gospel music from 5 to 7 p.m. at Brooksburg Baptist Church Park June 23. A love gift offering will be collected for the performers. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs.

The Chuck Wagon Gang: Will perform at 7 p.m. June 28 at North Madison Baptist Church, 1906 Orchard St., celebrating 75 years of gospel music. Admission is $5 per person, and a love offering will be collected for the group.

Trimble County Hymn Sing: Will be held at 7 p.m. July 5 at Antioch Baptist Church.

Soul’d Out Quartet: Will perform at 7 p.m. July 14 at North Madison Baptist Church, 1906 Orchard St. Admission is $5 per person, and a love offering will be collected for the group.

Dear Annie: I had several surgeries during the past year and needed help from friends during my recovery.

They have been generous with their time, caring for me and my three boys so my husband could work. They even helped with meals and chores. I have paid them in cash and gifts to show my gratitude.

The problem is, I caught two of my friends stealing my pain medications. The first incident was so blatant that I immediately ended our relationship. I then caught the second friend skimming a few pills every visit. There is no mistake. After the first incident, I began keeping track, and it was clear that two pills were missing every time this particular friend visited. I know if I confronted him, he would deny it or blame someone else, so I haven’t bothered.

Now my pills are locked up, which makes it inconvenient for me. But I can’t seem to forgive or forget.

I feel violated and taken advantage of and can’t seem to move forward. Please advise. — Out of Meds in

California Dear California: If these friends are addicted to pain pills, they probably could not control themselves Annie’s when access Mailbox was so simple. You have taken the necessary steps to be sure there is no additional theft. However, it sounds as if you need to get this off your chest. If it will make you feel better, tell the second friend that you are aware that he stole your pills. State it as a matter of fact, not as a question, and suggest he get professional help for his addiction. Don’t argue with him. Other than an admission of guilt or an apology, his response is irrelevant. This is for your benefit, not his.

Dear Annie: My husband and I play golf once a week with three other couples, and all of us go out to eat afterward. We live in a retirement community with many

restaurants, but we always go to the same few and always eat inside.

I am cold in air-conditioned restaurants, so I prefer to eat outside. The others say it’s too hot, too buggy, too windy, etc., so I never get to eat where I like. I think we should rotate choosing restaurants so we each get a turn to select the one we want. What do you think is fair? — California Dear California: Taking turns is fair, but it will only work if the others agree. So, by all means, ask them. But as uncomfortable as you are indoors, you can put on a sweater or jacket to stay warm. Those who have a problem with heat, wind or bugs can do nothing about it.

If your golfing buddies prefer not to change the current setup, we recommend you save your outdoor dining for other occasions.

Dear Annie: “My Heart Is Aching for Lonely Seniors” made a plea for family members to visit loved ones who are in a nursing home. I have a suggestion that has worked well for us.

Four years ago, my mother

had a stroke and now is mostly confined to her home.

We installed a set of nine video telephones that allow Mom to see the kids and the kids to see her. I was surprised how well this works, and the “face to face” contact is great. The young kids like to show off for Mom and let her see their homework and projects, and of course, Mom adores seeing them.

Telephone calls are fine, but young kids don’t often have a lot to say. With a video phone (or Skype or anything else like it), the entire family can gather around to wave and say hi to Mom. It is almost like being there.

This is particularly good for family members who live out of state. It’s worked out great for us. — G. Dear G.: Technology has provided wonderful ways to stay in touch. Thanks for the suggestion.

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takes notice. They’ll sense you know what you’re talking about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your instincts and opinions regarding commercial matters could be rather extraordinary. All it will take to go after something big is the scent of profit in the air.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Having a slight air of mystery about you makes your personality a bit more appealing to members of the opposite gender. You’ll not be role-playing; your perfor-

mance will come naturally.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Although it doesn’t always work, appealing to the nobler instincts of others will elicit benefits for you both socially and financially. Try to petition people whom you’ve aided in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — After spending some time with someone you thought had little to offer by way of friendship, it might surprise you when he or she invites you into his or her special circle of friends.

DAILY HOROSCOPES

Thursday, June 14, 2012 Several new friends are likely to enter your life in the year ahead. The ones who will make the most impact are likely to be a bit older than you and are apt to have much more experience, yet you’ll find much in common.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Although you may feel impelled to conduct yourself graciously with certain people over whom you have authority, you’ll be glad you did. It’ll enhance a favorable impression of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You’ll have little problem accurately perceiving the outcome of events once you put your mind to doing so. All you have to do is judiciously focus on significant events.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Even if you are pressed into a position where you’re asked to mastermind a joint endeavor, you’ll do remarkably well. The ways to do so will be obvious to you, even if they aren’t to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — When working out an agreement with someone, be sure to negotiate from a position of strength, but also try to

be fair. Collectively, it’ll spell success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — That appropriate help you need in order to undertake a difficult task will be out there, but it won’t simply come to you. You’ll have to seek it out.

Just ask nicely to get what you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — It behooves you to let your feelings be known regarding someone you’re attracted to but have been reluctant to approach. There’s a chance the feelings could be mutual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Even though you might perform your tasks in ways that may baffle people who are trying to understand your techniques, it’s likely to turn out to be a very productive day for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — You may not be one who easily or often speaks out about your opinions, but when you do, everyone within earshot sits up and

Twelve members from the Jefferson County 4-H Horse and Pony Club traveled to Hoosier Horse Park near Edinburgh June 4-7 for the 4-H Horse and Pony Camp.

While there they learned horsemanship skills and practiced halter showmanship, trail class, reining, jumping and western pleasure. They also took a trail ride around the cross country course in the park.

Clay Brawner received the Best Mental Attitude Award; Taylor Backus received the

Most Improved Rider Award; and Bailey Laub, Steven O’Neal and Britt Copeland received Master Horseman Awards. Several of the club members also stayed for the Area 4-H Horse Show held on June 9-10.

Members attending the camp were Danielle Sorenson, Rachel Hoffman, Taylor Backus, McKenzy Gray, Lane Jines, Britt Copeland, Mariah Carnes, Clay Brawner, Steven O’Neal, Clare Burress, Brienne Copeland and Bailey Laub.

Jefferson County 4-H Horse and Pony Club attends camp

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CELEBRATIONS June 13, 2012 Birthdays

• Carrie Bechman • Mike Cline • Brent Lewellyn • Taylor Rhotten - 18 Celebrity Birthdays Actor Bob McGrath (“Sesame Street”) is 80. Magician Siegfried of Siegfried and Roy is 73. Singer Bobby Freeman is 72. Actor Malcolm McDowell is 69. Singer Dennis Locorriere of Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show is 63. Actor Richard Thomas is 61. Comedian Tim Allen (“Home Improvement”) is 59. Actress Ally Sheedy is 50. TV anchor Hannah Storm is 50. Bassist Paul deLisle of Smash Mouth is 49. Singer David Gray is 44. Singer Deniece Pearson of Five Star is 44. Musician Soren Rasted (Aqua) is 43. Actor-singer Jamie Walters is 43. Singer-guitarist Rivers Cuomo of Weezer is 42. Actor Steve-O (“Jackass”) is 38. Actor Ethan Embry (“Can’t Hardly Wait,” “That Thing You Do!”) is 34. Singer Raz B (B2K) is 27.

Actresses Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are 26.

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The Madison Courier, Madison, Indiana

Child abuse prevention event planned in Carrollton Several groups encourage local residents to “Make a Difference in a Child’s Life” during a child abuse prevention event this week.

The event on Friday will feature free food, entertainment, inflatables, door prizes, a guest speaker and free resources for child abuse and alcohol or substance abuse. A closing ceremony will help to show awareness for child abuse and honor those who have fallen victim.

The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the General Butler State Resort Park’s front entrance.

The event is sponsored by Champions for a Drug Free Carroll County, Family Ties, 21st Century Lighthouse and Youth Services. For more information, call (502) 732-8304.

Milton tractor, car show fundraiser Saturday

Milton Fire and Rescue plans to host a tractor and car show this weekend to raise funds for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children event.

The tractor and car show will take place Saturday at the Milton Fire Station #1, 11556 U.S. 421-N. The entry fee to show a vehicle is $5, and the winning vehicle of the show will receive a plaque.

The fire department also plans a fish fry during the event. All money collected during the event will go to the WHAS Crusade for Children.

CHURCH EVENTS

Free event item listings must be in writing and hand-carried, mailed, faxed or e-mailed to The Madison Courier two weeks before the date of the activity or meeting. The Madison Courier is at 310 West St., Madison, IN 47250.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The fax number is (812) 273-6903 and the e-mail address is zelda@madisoncourier.com.

Plant Exchange: Chelsea Community Church will host a plant exchange from 4 to 6 p.m. April 26. Exchange grasses, annuals, bushes, bulbs, plants, containers and garden decorations.

Soup Supper: The Ladies of St. John’s United Church of Christ will host their monthly soup supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 26 in Wetzel Hall. The menu will include vegetable, beam and potato soups, hot dogs, a variety of sandwiches and homemade desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade. A meal is $6. Carry out is available.

Fundraiser Dinner: The Prince of Peace Ladies Organization will host a pork dinner at the Knights of Columbus April 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal is $12 and includes roasted pork, two sides, applesauce, salad, dessert and a drink.

The proceeds help fund the funeral luncheons provided by the ladies organization.

Soup Supper: North Madison Baptist Church, 1906 Orchard St., will host a soup supper fundraiser April 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. with soups, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. A freewill offering will be collected. All proceeds will go towards the elevator fund.

Salad Luncheon: The Hanover United Methodist Church Women will host a salad luncheon April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 220 E. LaGrange Road, Hanover. The meal is $9. Proceeds will go towards the Methodist Women Missions. Carry out is available and delivery is available in the Hanover area.

Spring Revival: Hanover Baptist Church, 151 W. Main St., Hanover, will host a spring revival April 28-May 1 with

services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 6 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday.

The guest speaker will be Dr. Charles Sullivan, the retired executive director of the State Convention of Baptist in Indiana. Nursery care will be available. For more information call (812) 866-3073.

Trimble County Hymn Sing: Will be held May 2 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. The hymn sing is held the first Thursday of each month at a Trimble County Church.

Taize: A Taize worship service will be held May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Madison Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome.

Taize services will be held on the first Friday of the month at Madison Presbyterian Church, 202 Broadway and on the third Friday of each month at Hanover Presbyterian Church, 174 East Main Street, Hanover.

Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser: Trinity United Methodist Church Youth will host a soup and sandwich meal as a fundraiser for their 2013 mission trip. The event will be May 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The meal is $10 per person, and free for children under 6 years old. Following the meal a slideshow of the April 3, 1974 tornado will be shown from 6:45 to 8 p.m.

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus: Trinity United Methodist Church will host a series, filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East with Ray Vander Laan. The class will meet from 9 to 10 a.m. each Sunday for 10 weeks, starting May 5.

Registration is due by April 18 and is $12 for the cost of the book. For more information or to register call (8120 2653059.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered recovery program for hurts, habits and hang-ups based on the beatitudes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 1635 Oak Hill Drive. Sign up by calling (812) 493-4487.

CELEBRATIONS

• Brian Jones • Pam McClelland

PEOPLE Mom won’t let son forget bad behavior

April 24, 2013 Birthdays

Anniversaries • Glen and Neoma Mahoney Gray - 65 years Celebrity Birthdays Actress Shirley MacLaine is 79. Actress-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 71. Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 70. Drummer Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival) is 68. Rob Hyman of The Hooters is 63. Actor Eric Bogosian is 60. Jack Blades of Night Ranger is 59. Actor Michael O’Keefe (“Roseanne”) is 58. Actor Glenn Morshower is 54. Cedric the Entertainer is 49. Actor Djimon Hounsou is 49. Drummer Patty Schemel (Hole) is 46. Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors is 45.

Actress Melinda Clarke is 44. Brian Marshall of Creed is 40.

Actor Eric Balfour is 36. Actress Rebecca Mader is 36. Actor Austin Nichols is 33. Actress Sasha Barrese is 32. Singer Kelly Clarkson is 31. Tyson Ritter of All-American Rejects is 29.

Dear Annie: When I was 11 years old, I made an insulting remark to one of my older sister’s teenage friends, teasing her about her acne. The next day, my mother loudly confronted me about it, and my grandmother and sister joined in. For the next several months, if I said anything my mother didn’t like, she’d angrily remind me of the horrible thing I’d done. For years after, she’d allude to it. This continued until I was close to 30.

Last year, my mother told me this same girl had been working as a waitress after dropping out of college, and that my comments about her acne had ruined her self-esteem. At that point, I tracked her down and asked her whether she was still upset with me over the incident all those years ago. She said she didn’t remember it at all. She said her lifestyle choices were the result of her rebelling against her domineering parents and had nothing to do

with me.

During a recent car trip with my parents, my mother brought this up again. I loudly said, “That was 24 years Annie’s ago, and I’m Mailbox tired of hearing about it.

If you don’t stop, I will leave.”

My mother told me to “go,” and I had my father pull over, and I took my bag and walked back home.

I haven’t spoken to my parents in six months, and I don’t miss them. Really, Annie, when can a 35-year-old man expect forgiveness for something he did when he was 11? I may have been a rude kid, but I had a mother who called me “fat” and “pudgy.” I guess I learned it from her. Is my mother crazy, or do I have to do some penance? — New Yorker

DAILY HOROSCOPES

Thursday, April 25, 2013 In the year ahead, you could somewhat reluctantly enter into a partnership arrangement. However, even though in your eyes it won’t be ideal, it could end up producing numerous and unexpected benefits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Strive to be cooperative when you find yourself dealing with a group of friends. If you’re self-serving, others will follow suit and no one will benefit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You have the ability to achieve some important objectives, as long as you don’t spread yourself too thin. Trying to juggle several projects may not be the best idea.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — When talking with friends about something political, you should be extra careful. If you find that you’re endorsing a position that differs from theirs, walk away fast.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Getting along with people from all walks of life is one of your better assets. Be careful, however, because this wonderful ability might not apply when dealing with authority figures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Methods that work well for you might not do so for others.

Don’t try to force your way of doing things on an unbeliever.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — There is nothing wrong with your earning potential, but you might not be too adept at keeping what you make.

Don’t allow what you worked so hard for to slip through

your fingers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Although taking charge comes naturally to you, don’t ruffle the feathers of those who want to express themselves differently.

There’s room for every sort of viewpoint.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — Friends will help you to a limited degree, but don’t ask them to take care of things that you should be handling yourself. You wouldn’t like the answers you got.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You won’t be disappointed if you build your hopes on a realistic basis.

The opposite will be true, however, if your expectations are predicated upon receiving a free ride.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Certain conditions that have an influence on your finances and/or career could become quite complex.

Handle your affairs with extreme care and delicate attention to detail.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Provided no one challenges you, you will be a most delightful companion. Those who dare to do so, however, could see a totally different side of your personality.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Walk away from any kind of joint venture the moment you see that not everyone has anted up equally, especially if you’re one of those asked to pony up the most.

National Volunteer Week at Jefferson County Public Library April 21-27

This week and every week we honor and ap- Jefferson County preciate the 40+ volunteers, who in 2012 do- Public nated more than 1,500 hours of their time to Library help us better serve the Jefferson County community. Volunteers tutor literacy and English students, create displays, assist with children’s programs, prepare library materials for circulation, garden, and research local history. The library volunteer program allows us to provide resources and services well beyond our budgetary limits. If you know a library volunteer, please thank them for their valued contribution.

This special lady is turning

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Dear New Yorker: Your mother seems vindictive and obsessive. You have acknowledged your rudeness toward this young woman and, we assume, apologized to her at some point. But when a child is 11, a parent should use such incidents to teach kindness.

Your mother used it as an excuse to hold something over your head for eternity. You are right not to tolerate such comments any longer.

Dear Annie: I am appalled by the way people dress.

We dress so casually that women do not take pride in being women, and men are losing their dignity. I believe in equality, but do women have to dress like men? And everyone wears jeans with everything. We look sloppy.

People from other countries must wonder why we don’t take more care with our outward appearance. After all, it reflects a healthy mind, body and spirit, and shows we care about our American image.

Can anything be done about it? — Conscientious Observer Dear Observer: Probably not. People like to be comfortable, which can lead to being sloppy and gender-neutral.

Others like to show off their bodies, which can lead to

overexposure. Fashions come and go. All you can do is hold out hope for a more formal future.

Dear Annie: To all outward appearances, I am hale and hearty, regardless of what is going on inside my body that requires the use of a handicapped parking space.

Recently, one sour-faced woman commented that I “do not look handicapped.”

Usually, I ignore such boors, but it was taking a lot of effort to walk tall and smile that day. I remarked that it was an exceptionally good day for me, and I hoped she would put her X-ray vision to good use for the betterment of medical science. And I kept right on walking. — Encino, Calif.

Dear Encino: That was a kinder response than most.

Thanks.

Dear Readers: Today is Administrative Professionals Day. If you have assistants who make your job easier, please let them know how much they are appreciated.

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GRADUATE RECOGNITION: The Madison Courier will publish a special section recognizing local highschool graduates in May. We welcome the inclusion of homeschooled students. Headshot photos of graduates can be dropped off at the 310 Courier Square or emailed to zelda@madisoncourier.com. Graduates must be submitted by May 10. For more information call (812) 265-3641, ext. 251.

Attention all 4-H members enrolled in the sheep project:

On Saturday, April 27, a “Preparation for Show Day”

will be held at the Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Those attending will learn how to prepare sheep for show day and the rules one needs to know. Come and be prepared for the 2013 4-H sheep show as older members teach and showers learn.

Lunch will be provided.

Questions: Contact 812-801-3287

BAPTIST

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Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Church 2601 N. Ryker’s Ridge Rd., Madison 812-265-4540–www.rykersridge.org Paul Brewster, Senior Pastor SUNDAY 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Morning Worship 6 pm Community Groups WEDNESDAY 6:15 pm Underground (youth) 6:30 pm Truth Finders (children) 6:30 pm Prayer & Bible Study

Broadway Baptist Church Pastor Robert M. Scott 615 N. Broadway, Madison 812-265-4728 Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10:15 am Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm

CHRISTIAN First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) 512 West Main Street Madison, IN 812-265-3945 Pastor Mike Delaney SUNDAY SERVICES Begins at 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Service at 10:30 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Madison Presbyterian Church 202 Broadway, Madison 812-265-2952 Sunday Worship 10 am Taize Services 1st & 3rd Fridays 6:30 pm

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SUNDAY 9:00 am School of the Bible 10:00 am Worship 10:30 am Hispanic Worship MONDAY 10:00 am Dream Ladies Bible Study WEDNESDAY 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study Oneighty Youth, M-Pact Girls and Royal Rangers (birth-grade 5) FRIDAY 10:00 am Hispanic Bible Study

Lutheran

Faith Lutheran ChurchLCMS 3024 Michigan Road Madison, IN 812-273-1371 Pastor Jeff Pflug Sunday School and Adult Bible Class: 9:15 a.m.

Divine Service: 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Service at 10:30 a.m. www.faithlutheran-madison.org faithinfo.lcms@gmail.com

Episcopal

Christ Episcopal Church

Sponsored by Madison Tool, Inc.

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Event begins at 7:00 p.m.

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EVENSONG Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Sunday 9:15 a.m.

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A8 • Monday. December 24, 2012

• Christmas

Continued from Page A1 bling and banging things around as he made his way to the door.

Jack opened the door and invited me in and asked me if I wanted a cup of coffee. Heck no! I wanted a Pepsi!

Jack put some ice in a glass, poured the Pepsi and asked what he could do for me. I explained that it was all about what I could do for him. I could run a few errands for him. Jack reminded me that his wife had passed on the year before and he really didn’t need much of anything these days.

Then he looked me in the eye and said, “Well let me think, maybe I do.”

It turned out that Jack only wanted a carton of Pepsi Cola and a pack of Lucky Strikes. Jack handed me five bucks and I was off in a flash. My aunt and uncle ran a little Mom and Pop grocery store down the block so my errand wouldn’t take too long.

As I headed toward the store I figured this wasn’t going to be a big pay day after all. Nevertheless I did have visions of a pay day floating around in my head, a Payday candy bar and the rest of that Pepsi that is. I was already sabotaging my BB gun fund raising scheme before I even got started.

When I got back to Jack’s house I was in for another disappointment. Jack didn’t tell me to keep the change nor did he flip me a fifty cent piece. He set the groceries down on the kitchen table and asked if liked to read. I said sure I like to read. And I wondered why he wanted to know.

I soon found out. Jack motioned for me to follow him. He led me to his bedroom where he knelt down on the floor in front of his dresser and opened the bottom drawer. He took out a velvet lined box and showed me a Purple Heart Medal that his son was awarded during the Korean War. I didn’t even know that Jack had had a son. Jack explained that Jack junior had been killed in action.

I didn’t know what to say except how sorry I was. Jack put the medal away and closed the dresser drawer. Then he went to the closet and dragged out several boxes. The boxes were full of his son’s books from his childhood days. I guess old Jack had been safekeeping his son’s books since before he left for the war all those years ago.

I had to make three trips but I finally got all the boxes home. When I was

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leaving with the last box I thanked Jack over and over because my Mom would have killed me if I hadn’t. But to tell the truth I didn’t think a few old dusty boxes of stinky books was a good trade for a fifty cent piece.

When I got home I began to look through the boxes. There were a few of authors I knew, like Rudyard Kipling and Mark Twain, but who had ever heard of H. Rider Haggard or Arthur Conan Doyle, or Edgar Rice Burroughs or Joseph Conrad?

The more I explored the more I began to realize that each box was like a pirate’s treasure chest filled with incredible things. As I sorted through the books in the various boxes I found many books I had never heard of before. But when I showed the books to Mom and Dad and my brothers they instantly knew the books or had seen the movies. I began to think maybe old Jack had really done me a big favor after all.

Most of the books turned out to be well-known classics, just not to me at the time. There was Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn; Tarzan of the Apes; Sherlock Holmes; John Carter of Mars; The Moon Maid; Allan Quatermain and King Solomon’s Mines; The War of the Worlds; The Time Machine; The Invisible Man; The Call of the Wild; White Fang; The Sea Wolf; Adventure; and many more.

I knew “Tarzan” was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs because each Tarzan movie always described him as “Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan.” I just didn’t know ERB had written about Mars and Venus and a thousand other places beyond the farthest star, too.

During that Christmas holiday I began reading Junior’s books. I didn’t run out of books until almost a year later. I then camped out at the public library tracking down all the books written by my newly discovered favorite authors that had not been included in those boxes.

A couple of years later when I got to junior high I chose a bookcase as my shop class project. After high school the draft was breathing down my neck so I joined the Navy and went off to places unknown leaving my books at home just like Junior. Now the U.S. Navy took over the role of expanding my horizons. All in all the Navy experience was quite different than the

adventures described in the books.

I had better luck than Junior and returned home in one piece. One day when my parents were shopping I began wandering through the house wallowing in my now ancient childhood memories.

It was my first Christmas home in five years. I was home, safe and sound and feeling good.

Imagine my surprise and delight to see my old bookcase full of books still occupying space in the family room. It was like rediscovering old friends that I had thought were lost forever.

As I sat there on the floor thumbing through book after book, I couldn’t help but think how wrong I had been about those old stinking books being worth less.

Jack didn’t live long enough to know the impact those books would have on me. I’ve never forgotten Jack, Junior or those old books.

Future BB guns came and went along with the bows and arrows, but here was my old book collection still standing tall.

I sometimes wonder if Jack was just cleaning out his closet or if he knew the effect that Junior’s book collection might have on me? Somehow I think Jack knew. Maybe Jack, and in a way Junior too, were simply paying it forward.

Junior’s books snapped me out of my self-inflicted doldrums that Christmas and inspired me to read! And, I became a voracious reader. The adventure stories took me out of my friendly, comfortable neighborhood and expanded my horizons beyond southern Indiana like nothing else could do. Well, except for the U.S. Navy.

As an adult I know the most valuable gifts are not found under the tree. Truly lasting gifts are measured in the hours and minutes your family and friends take to reach out to you and share the benefit of their lessons learned. It is to your benefit to take the time to listen, think and learn.

What you want and what you need are generally not the same. The best gifts you’ll ever receive are measured in time.

And perhaps even more importantly, you too, should take the time to pay it forward!

Larry Stewart Maryland

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The Madison Courier, Madison, Indiana

Continued from Page A1 lawmakers that the economy is already suffering from the uncertainty and they shouldn’t risk making it worse by blowing past their deadline.

WHAT IF THEY NEVER AGREE? If negotiations between Obama and Congress collapse completely, 2013 looks like a rocky year.

Taxes would jump $2,400 on average for families with incomes of $50,000 to $75,000, according to a study by the non-partisan Tax Policy Center.

Because consumers would get less of their paychecks to spend, businesses and jobs would suffer.

At the same time, Americans would feel cuts in government services; some federal workers would be furloughed or laid off, and companies would lose government business. The nation would lose up to 3.4 million jobs, the Congressional Budget Office predicts.

“The consequences of that would be felt by everybody,” Bernanke says.

THE TAXES Much of the disagreement surrounds the George W. Bush-era income tax cuts, and whether those rates should be allowed to rise for the nation’s wealthiest taxpayers. Both political parties say they want to protect the middle-class from tax increases.

Several tax breaks begun in 2009 to stimulate the economy by aiding low- and middleincome families are also set to expire Jan. 1. The alternative minimum tax would expand to catch 28 million more taxpayers, with an average increase of $3,700 a year. Taxes on investments would rise, too.

More deaths would be covered by the federal estate tax, and the rate climbs from 35 percent to 55 percent. Some corporate tax breaks would end.

The temporary Social Security payroll tax cut also is due to expire. That tax break for most Americans seems likely to

end even if a fiscal cliff deal is reached, now that Obama has backed down from his call to prolong it as an economic stimulus.

THE SPENDING If the nation goes over the fiscal cliff, budget cuts of 8 or 9 percent would hit most of the federal government, touching all sorts of things from agriculture to law enforcement and the military to weather forecasting. A few areas, such as Social Security benefits, Veterans Affairs and some programs for the poor, are exempt.

THERE’S MORE AT STAKE • Some 2 million jobless Americans may lose their federal unemployment aid. Obama wants to continue the benefits extension as part of the deal; Republicans say it’s too costly.

• Social Security recipients might see their checks grow more slowly.

• The price of milk could double. If Congress doesn’t provide a fix for expiring dairy price supports before Jan. 1, milk-drinking families could feel the pinch. One scenario is to attach a farm bill extension to the fiscal cliff legislation — if a compromise is reached in time.

• Millions of taxpayers who want to file their 2012 returns before mid-March will be held up while they wait to see if Congress comes through with a deal to stop the alternative minimum tax from hitting more people.

CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF? In theory, Congress and Obama could just say no to the fiscal cliff, by extending all the tax cuts and overturning the automatic spending reductions in current law. But both Republicans and Democrats agree it’s time to take steps to put the nation on a path away from a future of crippling debt.

Indeed, the automatic spending cuts set for January were created as a last-ditch effort to force Congress to deal with the debt problem.

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PEOPLE Birthday celebrations strain relationships

The Madison Courier, Madison, Indiana

Dear Annie: My extended family has always been big on celebrating family birthdays for the adults. Celebrations used to include a meal at a restaurant, but as the families expanded, we began celebrating at relatives’ homes with appetizers followed by cake and ice cream.

The problem is, these parties always take place at the homes of grandparents or aunts and uncles. The adult nephews and their wives never offer to host.

They also never offer to bring anything. We have hinted on numerous occasions that it would be nice if everyone contributed, but it falls on deaf ears. There are no financial reasons why they cannot step up.

We have tried to let it go, but at the most recent party, one of the wives stated that giving parties is just too expensive.

She said they would not be organizing any more children’s parties and that “someone else” in the family can throw one for the kids.

Two weeks later, we learned that the grandparents on the wife’s side had hosted an extravagant party, and then the parents threw a “kiddo” party

for the little ones and their adult parents.

Only the adults from our side of the family were excluded.

We Annie’s cannot tell Mailbox these wives what we think, because every time we voice an opinion, they go on Facebook and accuse us of “bullying.” We don’t feel the need to give in to their demands, but we also don’t want the children to suffer. We are all — Going Nuts in the Midwest Dear Going Nuts: These wives do not wish to contribute to or participate in their husbands’ family events, and that’s unlikely to change unless the nephews insist. You can still celebrate the little kids’ birthdays with something smaller. Skip your adult nephews’ birthdays and those of their wives. They aren’t interested.

Dear Annie: Last year, my 91-year-old father bent over to

pick up his morning newspaper, lost his balance and fell, breaking his shoulder. During Dad’s recovery, it became apparent that my 89-year-old mother could not take care of him. My sister and I made the difficult decision to put both of them into the same care facility.

I’ve been going to my parents’ house once a month to sort through a lifetime of memories, clean and repaint.

In an effort to move the old TV console, I kept tripping over the cord. When I opened the two sliding doors to stuff the cord inside, I saw a bulging envelope. It was filled with smaller envelopes of $100 bills, $50 bills, $20s and singles, totaling $4,000. After I calmed down, I phoned my sister, and we put the money back into my parents’ bank account.

I’m probably not the first child who has found a hidden treasure in a book or tucked away with the clothes. Tell your readers to be sure to take the time to do a thorough search. — Learned Something Valuable Dear Learned: You’ve told them, and we are certain they

will be paying closer attention now. Found money is always a delightful discovery.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Young Empty Nester,” who said she phones former mom friends for lunch or conversation, but no one returns her calls. She might need to examine her own personality traits.

I had three friends whom I rarely called back. One has mastered the art of eating, breathing and talking simultaneously. One cried and talked about her latest illness.

And the other dominated every minute of every conversation lamenting her three-year-old divorce.

In an effort to be kind, I listened to their woes for years.

But there comes a time when you must pursue more positive acquaintances. Those whose worlds revolve entirely around themselves are draining and have to be cut loose. — Maine Coast •

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 Your leadership qualities are likely to be substantially enhanced in the year ahead. In arrangements where you have previously been content to be a follower, you will now want to take on a more commanding role.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — In a competitive situation, you’ll fare much better if you are realistic in the assessment of your competitors. Don’t underestimate anyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You’ll be quite efficient when doing things you like, but not so much with projects or jobs you find distasteful.

Regardless of what you do, do it with pride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Bad feelings could result if you have false expectations of a colleague.

Don’t automatically assume that he or she enjoys engaging in something as much as you do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Small domestic issues could easily be blown out of proportion. Keep this in mind before you find fault with your mate for a lack of enthusiasm regarding a certain matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You’re likely to come out better in handling your material affairs if you follow

your own counsel instead of listening to the advice of outsiders.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll have to be a bit thick-skinned if you intend to take over a faltering recreational situation and reorganize it. Even though you’ll do what’s right, you may be criticized.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — The consequences of your acts could adversely affect others if you’re not careful, even if your intentions are good. Consider what you’re about to do before you take action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Even if it normally takes a lot for you to show any anger, be extra sure you have control over your temper at all times. Once your ire’s released, it’ll be quite difficult to rein in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Watch out for the little things that bug you to the point of distraction. Conversely, if you have to deal with something serious, you’ll handle it well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Don’t do anything that you know from experience is apt to cause you or someone else a problem. If you choose to ignore your good judgment, you’ll hate yourself down the line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — There is a good chance that you’ll be inclined to strive for something that you know is beyond your capabilities.

Set realistic goals; it’s foolish to spin your wheels on the unattainable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If a forceful and domineering friend tries to involve you in something that you really don’t want to participate in, resist coercion. Stand up for your rights.

Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 The year ahead could be an exceptional one for you, both socially and materially. A few new people in your life will

bring opportunities for innovation and enrichment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Endeavors you originate or direct have better-than-average chances of producing the rewards you envision. Let others have a hand in things if they so desire, but don’t share the catbird seat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — There is no reason whatsoever why you can’t chalk up some solid numbers in the profit column. Give your most significant financial interest the time it deserves.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Rather than trying to sway an entire group to your way of thinking, isolate its key members and sell them on your plans. Once convinced, they’ll be more effective when pitching to the others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — If you need someone with special talent to help you with a pet project, now is the time to seek out this person’s help. A positive response could evaporate if you wait too long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Pleasant circumstances could come out of involvements that are business-oriented. A serious meeting could turn out to be a very enjoyable experience.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Under the right circumstances, a significant financial matter could develop. If you play your cards right, you could come out ahead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — This could be an exceptionally harmonious day in all your affairs, but especially so in your partnership arrangements. Strike while the iron is hot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Don’t leave any stones unturned in your search for ways to make or save money.

This is an especially fortunate time for your financial and business and dealings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

— Your ability to knit together important bits and pieces of information is exceptional.

Don’t hesitate to use it abundantly when gauging the significance of things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Use your own smarts instead of listening to the advice of others regarding the way a critical matter should be handled. Lady Luck is looking to be on your side.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — A friend who is apt to think on a grand scale will inspire you to do likewise. Once you decide to do so, don’t put any limitations on your hopes and expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) — Your material affairs are trending quite favorably.

Revisit past failed plans to make some money — they could work if tried again.

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PEOPLE Facial birthmark is hindering job search

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A6 • Saturday, April 27, 2013

Dear Annie: My adult son has a large, dark, textured birthmark on his right cheek.

We believe it has caused him to lose out on job opportunities. He has been trying without success to get a job for four years. He is a hard worker, punctual and trustworthy. He has pounded the pavement looking for work and gone online and applied for more than 200 jobs.

A friend of my son’s said privately that he would hire him but looking at “that thing” on his face makes him sick.

My question to you is: Are there plastic surgeons out there who would help my son by removing this birthmark at a very low cost? He has no income, and we are not in a position right now to help him financially. — Grateful Mom Dear Grateful: Your son may qualify for Medicaid, in which case a plastic surgeon may be able to remove the skin growth at no cost if it is potentially malignant.

Check at medicaid.gov to see whether your son is covered in his state. He also should check his local hospitals and medical schools. Some surgeons and

Sunday, April 28, 2013 There are strong indications that you will form a power ful alliance in the year ahead that could prove to be helpful to your career. The value of this partnership will depend on your ability to keep it confidential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — There’s a chance that you could be domineering in a one-on-one relationship, which would be counterproductive.

Use charm to get what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It’s nice to be helpful, but don’t take on so many burdens that it makes you ineffective. When you’re bogged down and can’t function, you won’t do anybody any good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Stick to the plan of a social engagement, instead of trying to make a last-minute change. Your alterations won’t add anything of value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you’re not careful, you could easily yield to peer pressure and agree to do something that does not serve your best interest. Be firm and stand your ground.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Just because someone is a colorful talker doesn’t mean that he or she is a knowledgeable one. Don’t be mesmerized by the flash and totally overlook substance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — The need for instant gratification could cause you to spend your money foolishly.

Wait until you find the per fect buy instead of snapping up the first offer you come across.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you make an impulsive commitment or promise, there’s a good chance you’ll end up regretting it. Be very careful on what or to whom you pledge your word.

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In the meantime, Annie’s we suggest Mailbox he visit his local pharmacy or department store and ask about cosmetics that will cover the birthmark. Or he could try two products we have recommended in the past: Dermablend (dermablend.com) and Covermark (covermark.com).

Dear Annie: Since my husband discovered that his parents are first cousins, he’s been having an emotional crisis that I can’t help him with.

I was the one who uncovered the secret when I was doing research for a genealogy study to be presented as a gift for my father-in-law’s 70th birthday.

I have given my in-laws many opportunities to absolve themselves of their deception,

but I must have been far too subtle to make myself clear about the situation. I don’t expect an answer from you or your staff members, because I’ve tried to contact numerous others concerning this subject, and it appears to be taboo for even the most open-minded of venues. — Need Help in California Dear Need Help: Really?

We cannot imagine why.

Your in-laws may have done nothing that requires “absolving.” Marriage between first cousins is legal in 20 states and is permitted in six others depending on the circumstances. In Biblical times, marriage between first cousins was commonplace.

Instead of sweeping this under the rug and watching your husband freak out, please talk to your in-laws directly.

Say you found this information while researching the family tree.

Let them discuss it frankly so their son can learn to accept what’s already happened and put it behind him. There’s no reason for this to become a major crisis. If you are planning to have children (or

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If a friend or associate is raring to go, you might be a bit too retiring for him or her.

Instead of seeking solitude, get out and try to have fun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll be eager to hang out with people, yet you might not enjoy being in a large gathering full of new faces.

Stick to your familiar inner circle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — There is nothing wrong with being a little competitive, provided it’s for a reasonable, constructive purpose. Today, however, your urge to win might come from a negative source.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll be susceptible to high-risk proposals that promise something for nothing. Look at all “too good to be true” deals with a gimlet eye.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’ll enjoy conversational exchanges as long as they’re not centered on personal or weighty subjects. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into emotional repartee.

Monday, April 29, 2013 A number of important endeavors that you’ve labored hard on could finally come to fruition in the year ahead. Although they might have taken a while, these successes will now happen rapidly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your optimistic disposition makes you a dominating force to be reckoned with. Anybody who dares try to upstage you is destined for second place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your detective abilities

already do), you might consider genetic counseling now that you have a more complete family history.

Dear Annie: The letter from “Tired Daughter” really hit home. My mother was an alcoholic and also blamed my father for her sad life. He finally left, and we kids took the brunt of her sorry existence. Finally, as an adult, I gently cut ties with her. When she developed dementia (partially due to her alcoholism), she ended up in a care facility.

My brother and I shared the job of handling her affairs.

So many times, people said, “But she’s your mother,” as if I had to love her because we were related. We are not forced to love an abuser, no matter who they are. “Tired Daughter” should get on with her life and her family and lose the guilt, with the help of a professional if needed.

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will be unusually sharp. If you happen to be working on something that calls for factfinding, success is inevitable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — The secret to dealing with others successfully is to make each and every person feel special, regardless of whether that person has done anything for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — As long as your goals are well defined, you shouldn’t have any problems fulfilling them.

Knowing what you want goes a long way to helping you get it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You are apt to do better than most in matters that involve pronounced elements of chance. Your luck will be running high, so put it to use.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make a goal you’ve been striving hard to attain your primary focus. It can easily become a reality if you relegate everything else to secondary status.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — This could be an unusually productive day for you, as long as you don’t put limits

on your activities. You’re even capable of juggling several jobs simultaneously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Because conditions are exceptionally favorable, you’re likely to be lucky, especially in your financial affairs.

Focus on money matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Let the adage “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” govern your actions. If you delegate work, the results will be inferior.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Something you want badly is much closer than you think. Don’t allow any kind of setback to discourage you, because things will ultimately work out.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your friends will have an enormous influence over your outlook and attitude. If possible, choose companions who have lots of positive mental and physical energy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You shouldn’t have trouble advancing your prestige and profits. Strike while the stars are in alignment and things are going your way.

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God and Bombs”

The world around us continues to endure one hardship after the next.

From the recent explosions that occurred in the fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, to the Boston Marathon bombings, we are time and time again faced with the lingering questions of “Is God really in control?” and “What is God’s relationship to evil?” How does a Bible-believing Christian respond to such tragedy?

We must affirm, along with Scripture, that God is both entirely good and completely sovereign and that man is altogether responsible for his actions. The Psalmist says, “For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you” (Ps 5:4). At the same time, God is sovereign, and everything that occurs in this world happens within the realm of God’s control, allowance, and will. Paul writes that God “works all things according to the counsel of his will” (Eph 1:11).

How does evil fit into the economy of God? The following verses help us answer this question: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Gen 50:20); “Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” (Job 2:10); “Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come?” (Lam 3:38); “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil” (Prov 16:4); “The Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?” (Ex 4:11); “Does disaster come to a city, unless the Lord has done it?”

(Amos 3:6). Many respond to the above question by concluding that God is totally “hands-off” when it comes to His relationship with evil.

But, the preceding verses do not allow for such a conclusion.

Most assuredly, the greatest tragedy in all of human history was the crucifixion of Christ Jesus. It is at the cross where we see the relationship of the goodness of God, the sovereignty of God, and the responsibility of mankind most clearly displayed. This mystery is explained in Acts 4:27-28 when the believers pray and affirm the responsibility and culpability of Herod, Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles, and the Jews, on the one hand, and the divine foreordination of all the particulars of the event, on the other hand.

If God is “hands-off” with His relationship to tragedy and evil, and if such things are beyond God’s control and allowance, then you and I can derive no genuine comfort from, and we may not be assured that there is any real meaning behind, these events. However if God is in control, if He is all-loving, and if there is an all-wise Mind behind everything that takes place in this world, them we can be confident and we may rest assured that “for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Rom 8:28) Grace and Peace, Tyler Smith, associate pastor

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PEOPLE Wife should be willing to play ‘bad guy’ A6 • Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dear Annie: Recently, my husband mentioned that he wanted to get together with some friends for a project. I encouraged him to invite the guys to our home to work on it. I thought it would be a few hours, but it ended up taking well over 12. They arrived early in the morning and stayed until late that night, taking over our living room.

I suggested in private to my husband that he should have wrapped things up by late afternoon. The project is for fun. It’s not like they had a deadline for work. It is also designed to continue on a weekly basis for the next six months, so committing to only a portion of the day would not have made much difference.

My husband, however, is a people pleaser and didn’t feel he could ask his friends to leave before they wanted to. Would it be wise to discuss a lax but scheduled time of arrival and departure with them in the future, or am I being unfair to suggest that the party should move elsewhere after 10 hours? I want my husband and

his friends to feel comfortable in our home, but I also don’t want my house invaded for such a long period of time. — East Annie’s Coast Mailbox Dear East Coast: It is always wise to discuss time constraints in advance, particularly when overstaying annoys you so much. Some wives would have no objection to a 12-hour marathon. They would occupy themselves elsewhere, and this is one option for you.

But please discuss reasonable limits with your husband, allowing yourself to be the “bad guy” in order for him to ask his friends to leave when you’ve had enough. There is no point creating ill will with one’s spouse if it could easily be avoided.

Dear Annie: My husband has been put on the lung transplant list, and we are pray-

ing and waiting. Please remind your readers about donating their organs. They only need to mark the back of their driver’s licenses. Many people are desperate for a lung, and my husband’s time is getting shorter. — Vermont Dear Vermont: People are also desperately waiting for kidneys, livers, hearts and corneas. We urge all of our readers to consider the gift of being an organ donor.

Dear Annie: I’d like to add another take to “Not a Fan of the Big Gulp.” I agree that a Big Gulp is probably a little over the top. However, I always bring my own canned soda to my family’s parties.

You see, I am a recovering alcoholic with 24 years of sobriety. Sadly, my family members cannot be trusted not to add liquor to whatever is served. My sponsor suggested that I bring my own drink and keep it with me at all times.

One can then be certain that alcohol-free drinks are neither tampered with nor inadvertently mixed with alcoholic drinks.

At a bridal shower for my nephew’s fiancee, I brought my own soda. As I was leaving, my sister took me aside and told me that our niece had spiked the lemonade with vodka so people would “loosen up.” I was shocked and angry that this 37-year-old niece would pull such a juvenile and dangerous trick. Aside from my sobriety, she never considered that some guests may have been taking medication that could be lethal in combination with alcohol. — Recovering Drunk Dear Recovering: We are certain that etiquette would give you a pass. We also heard from someone whose well water was tainted. But in most instances, it is rude to bring your own beverage to occasions where there is a variety served. And it is never appropriate to bring a Big Gulp.

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Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 In the year ahead, you could be unusually lucky in endeavors that involve some elements of chance. It isn’t likely that you will take foolish risks — you will instead be a bold entrepreneur.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — The probability of making a breakthrough on a recent project is exceptionally good.

However, it’s smart to keep this matter confidential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23Dec. 21) — If you find yourself in a position where you can help guide a friend through

an awkward maze, don’t wait to be asked, especially if you see your pal making avoidable mistakes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An opportunity might arise that would enable you to be of assistance to someone you could easily help. If you don’t do so, sadly, chances are it’ll be for some selfish reason.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Your powers of observation are especially keen, and you will easily spot errors in others’ methods. Find an opening to correct them without

appearing to be a know-it-all.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — If you’ve got the experience, it might be smart for you to assume the principal role in a joint endeavor rather than leave things up to your partner.

Why take a chance on what the other party might not know?

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You could get a lot more accomplished if you are willing to cooperate with your colleagues. You’ll quickly discover that they’ll pull for you when you pull for them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Before doing any work for another, get a firm commitment on what your prospective employer is willing to pay.

Chances are, the bigger the reward, the better job you’ll do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You’ll instinctively treat everyone as an equal and, since most people hold you in high esteem, they’ll take it as a huge compliment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — This is a good day to take on some tasks that you know you should have attended to by now but have been neglecting.

Once they’re done, it’ll be a huge load off your back.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Try to set aside some time

to spend with someone you like but haven’t seen much of lately. It’ll prove to be a happy event, but more importantly, you could learn something quite valuable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Some kind and generous behavior you display to others could turn out to be of tremendous personal benefit in the long run. It pays to be a giver.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — The major reason why your words carry more weight than usual is that they will not only come straight from the heart but will have a strong ring of sincerity as well.

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Taize: A Taize worship service will be held Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Presbyterian Church. Everyone is welcome. Taize services will be held on the first Friday of the month at Madison Presbyterian Church, 202 Broadway and on the third Friday of each month at Hanover Presbyterian Church, 174 East Main Street, Hanover.

Supper and Christmas Auction: Paynesville Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will host a supper and Christmas auction at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. All proceeds go towards those in need during the holiday season.

Messiah Rehearsal: Rehearsal for the Madison-Ohio Valley Community Chorus and Hanover College Concert Choir’s annual performance of selections from Handel’s Messiah will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Fitzgibbon Recital Hall in the Lynn Center for Fine Arts Building on the Hanover College campus. Rehearsals will also be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 25. The performance is set for Dec. 2.

Prophetic Encounter: Madison Assembly of God, 1636 Clifty Drive, will host evangelist Andre Van Zyl Nov. 18-20 with services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Joy in the Journey: A women’s fellowship and Bible study will meet at 6 p.m. each Tuesday at A Step Back Restaurant in New Washington. The group is led by Jackie Osinski. For more information call (502) 468-6316.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered recovery program for hurts, habits and hang-ups based on the beatitudes will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 1635 Oak Hill Drive. Sign up by calling (812) 493-4487.

Jesus Clothes Closet: The Jesus Clothes Closet at Trinity United Methodist Church is open every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. with free clothes for infants to adults. Use the church’s Main Street entrance. Closed on holidays which fall on a Monday.

DivorceCare: A weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced meets every Thursday night from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Hanover Baptist Church, 151 W. Main St., Hanover. For more information call (812) 866-3073.

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A6 • Saturday, April 27, 2013

Dear Annie: My adult son has a large, dark, textured birthmark on his right cheek.

We believe it has caused him to lose out on job opportunities. He has been trying without success to get a job for four years. He is a hard worker, punctual and trustworthy. He has pounded the pavement looking for work and gone online and applied for more than 200 jobs.

A friend of my son’s said privately that he would hire him but looking at “that thing” on his face makes him sick.

My question to you is: Are there plastic surgeons out there who would help my son by removing this birthmark at a very low cost? He has no income, and we are not in a position right now to help him financially. — Grateful Mom Dear Grateful: Your son may qualify for Medicaid, in which case a plastic surgeon may be able to remove the skin growth at no cost if it is potentially malignant.

Check at medicaid.gov to see whether your son is covered in his state. He also should check his local hospitals and medical schools. Some surgeons and

Sunday, April 28, 2013 There are strong indications that you will form a power ful alliance in the year ahead that could prove to be helpful to your career. The value of this partnership will depend on your ability to keep it confidential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — There’s a chance that you could be domineering in a one-on-one relationship, which would be counterproductive.

Use charm to get what you want.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It’s nice to be helpful, but don’t take on so many burdens that it makes you ineffective. When you’re bogged down and can’t function, you won’t do anybody any good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Stick to the plan of a social engagement, instead of trying to make a last-minute change. Your alterations won’t add anything of value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — If you’re not careful, you could easily yield to peer pressure and agree to do something that does not serve your best interest. Be firm and stand your ground.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Just because someone is a colorful talker doesn’t mean that he or she is a knowledgeable one. Don’t be mesmerized by the flash and totally overlook substance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — The need for instant gratification could cause you to spend your money foolishly.

Wait until you find the per fect buy instead of snapping up the first offer you come across.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you make an impulsive commitment or promise, there’s a good chance you’ll end up regretting it. Be very careful on what or to whom you pledge your word.

hospitals have been known to generously donate their skills and facilities for low-income patients.

In the meantime, Annie’s we suggest Mailbox he visit his local pharmacy or department store and ask about cosmetics that will cover the birthmark. Or he could try two products we have recommended in the past: Dermablend (dermablend.com) and Covermark (covermark.com).

Dear Annie: Since my husband discovered that his parents are first cousins, he’s been having an emotional crisis that I can’t help him with.

I was the one who uncovered the secret when I was doing research for a genealogy study to be presented as a gift for my father-in-law’s 70th birthday.

I have given my in-laws many opportunities to absolve themselves of their deception,

but I must have been far too subtle to make myself clear about the situation. I don’t expect an answer from you or your staff members, because I’ve tried to contact numerous others concerning this subject, and it appears to be taboo for even the most open-minded of venues. — Need Help in California Dear Need Help: Really?

We cannot imagine why.

Your in-laws may have done nothing that requires “absolving.” Marriage between first cousins is legal in 20 states and is permitted in six others depending on the circumstances. In Biblical times, marriage between first cousins was commonplace.

Instead of sweeping this under the rug and watching your husband freak out, please talk to your in-laws directly.

Say you found this information while researching the family tree.

Let them discuss it frankly so their son can learn to accept what’s already happened and put it behind him. There’s no reason for this to become a major crisis. If you are planning to have children (or

DAILY HOROSCOPES

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If a friend or associate is raring to go, you might be a bit too retiring for him or her.

Instead of seeking solitude, get out and try to have fun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — You’ll be eager to hang out with people, yet you might not enjoy being in a large gathering full of new faces.

Stick to your familiar inner circle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — There is nothing wrong with being a little competitive, provided it’s for a reasonable, constructive purpose. Today, however, your urge to win might come from a negative source.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You’ll be susceptible to high-risk proposals that promise something for nothing. Look at all “too good to be true” deals with a gimlet eye.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’ll enjoy conversational exchanges as long as they’re not centered on personal or weighty subjects. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into emotional repartee.

Monday, April 29, 2013 A number of important endeavors that you’ve labored hard on could finally come to fruition in the year ahead. Although they might have taken a while, these successes will now happen rapidly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Your optimistic disposition makes you a dominating force to be reckoned with. Anybody who dares try to upstage you is destined for second place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Your detective abilities

already do), you might consider genetic counseling now that you have a more complete family history.

Dear Annie: The letter from “Tired Daughter” really hit home. My mother was an alcoholic and also blamed my father for her sad life. He finally left, and we kids took the brunt of her sorry existence. Finally, as an adult, I gently cut ties with her. When she developed dementia (partially due to her alcoholism), she ended up in a care facility.

My brother and I shared the job of handling her affairs.

So many times, people said, “But she’s your mother,” as if I had to love her because we were related. We are not forced to love an abuser, no matter who they are. “Tired Daughter” should get on with her life and her family and lose the guilt, with the help of a professional if needed.

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will be unusually sharp. If you happen to be working on something that calls for factfinding, success is inevitable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — The secret to dealing with others successfully is to make each and every person feel special, regardless of whether that person has done anything for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — As long as your goals are well defined, you shouldn’t have any problems fulfilling them.

Knowing what you want goes a long way to helping you get it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You are apt to do better than most in matters that involve pronounced elements of chance. Your luck will be running high, so put it to use.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make a goal you’ve been striving hard to attain your primary focus. It can easily become a reality if you relegate everything else to secondary status.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — This could be an unusually productive day for you, as long as you don’t put limits

on your activities. You’re even capable of juggling several jobs simultaneously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Because conditions are exceptionally favorable, you’re likely to be lucky, especially in your financial affairs.

Focus on money matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Let the adage “If you want something done right, do it yourself,” govern your actions. If you delegate work, the results will be inferior.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Something you want badly is much closer than you think. Don’t allow any kind of setback to discourage you, because things will ultimately work out.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your friends will have an enormous influence over your outlook and attitude. If possible, choose companions who have lots of positive mental and physical energy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You shouldn’t have trouble advancing your prestige and profits. Strike while the stars are in alignment and things are going your way.

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“Tonight Show” host Jay Leno is 63. Actress Mary McDonnell is 60. Singerbassist Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth is 60. Rapper Too Short is 47. Actress Simbi Khali (“3rd Rock From the Sun”) is 42. Actress Bridget Moynahan is 42. Actor Chris Young is 42. Rapper Big Gipp of Goodie Mob is 40. Actress Elisabeth Rohm is 40. Actor Jorge Garcia (“Lost”) is 40. Actress Penelope Cruz is 39. Actor Nate Richert (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”) is 35.

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Announcer Casey Kasem is 81.

Actress Judy Carne is 74. Cuba Gooding of the Main Ingredient is 69. Singer Ann Peebles is 66. Kate Pierson of The B-52’s is 65. Herbie Murrell of The Stylistics is 64. Actor Douglas Sheehan is 64. Guitarist Ace Frehley is 62. Singer Sheena Easton is 54. Actor James Le Gros is 51. Rob Squires of Big Head Todd and the Monsters is 48. Patrick Hallahan of My Morning Jacket is 35. Jim James of My Morning Jacket is 35. Actress Ari Graynor is 30.

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God and Bombs”

The world around us continues to endure one hardship after the next.

From the recent explosions that occurred in the fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, to the Boston Marathon bombings, we are time and time again faced with the lingering questions of “Is God really in control?” and “What is God’s relationship to evil?” How does a Bible-believing Christian respond to such tragedy?

We must affirm, along with Scripture, that God is both entirely good and completely sovereign and that man is altogether responsible for his actions. The Psalmist says, “For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you” (Ps 5:4). At the same time, God is sovereign, and everything that occurs in this world happens within the realm of God’s control, allowance, and will. Paul writes that God “works all things according to the counsel of his will” (Eph 1:11).

How does evil fit into the economy of God? The following verses help us answer this question: “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good” (Gen 50:20); “Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” (Job 2:10); “Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come?” (Lam 3:38); “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil” (Prov 16:4); “The Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?” (Ex 4:11); “Does disaster come to a city, unless the Lord has done it?”

(Amos 3:6). Many respond to the above question by concluding that God is totally “hands-off” when it comes to His relationship with evil.

But, the preceding verses do not allow for such a conclusion.

Most assuredly, the greatest tragedy in all of human history was the crucifixion of Christ Jesus. It is at the cross where we see the relationship of the goodness of God, the sovereignty of God, and the responsibility of mankind most clearly displayed. This mystery is explained in Acts 4:27-28 when the believers pray and affirm the responsibility and culpability of Herod, Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles, and the Jews, on the one hand, and the divine foreordination of all the particulars of the event, on the other hand.

If God is “hands-off” with His relationship to tragedy and evil, and if such things are beyond God’s control and allowance, then you and I can derive no genuine comfort from, and we may not be assured that there is any real meaning behind, these events. However if God is in control, if He is all-loving, and if there is an all-wise Mind behind everything that takes place in this world, them we can be confident and we may rest assured that “for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (Rom 8:28) Grace and Peace, Tyler Smith, associate pastor

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KENTUCKY

A2 • Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Madison Courier, Madison, Indiana

Magistrates deny Trimble Conservation Bedford considers District budget request for a second time revamping city’s sewer ordinance

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Courier Staff Writer rbruck@madisoncourier.com

Magistrates failed to approve the Trimble County Conservation District’s request for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for a second time during a meeting Monday.

Chairman Jonathan Turner with the conservation district again requested $144,000 for the district’s 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. At the meeting, Turner discussed a KRS statute that allows the district to receive funding through Fiscal Court.

According to the statute – KRS 262.2 – the Fiscal Court may fund the conservation district programs through “general funds or from the levy of a millage tax on all real property within the boundaries of the county.”

“What we’re asking for is to be a special taxing district,” Turner said. Nearly 70 of the 121 conservation districts throughout the state already operate from a millage tax, he said.

The statute states that the Fiscal Court must provide a specific list of objections or corrections in writing should magistrates not approve the budget.

Magistrates also pointed out that the statute requires the conservation board to present a report of last year’s operation, a long-range plan for natural resource development and an annual plan of work.

Magistrate Kirby Melvin asked to see information about the funds dispersed through the Trimble County Conservation District for the previous years. He wanted to see who was benefiting from the funds, how much they received and how many times they’ve received the funding.

Turner provided a list of recipients at the meeting and discussed the creeks project that was available through the conservation district as just one of the many benefits the district brought to the county.

“You all know how you benefited,” Turner said.

“Look at the contractors in this county that benefited.”

If the conservation district isn’t in the county, the funding wouldn’t be available, Turner said.

Magistrates said this was the first time the district had requested that much funding.

The Fiscal Court had funded around $10,000 in previous years.

An increase to $144,000 for an annual budget comes from the district’s hopes to begin a local cost share program on a first-come, first-served basis like Shelby County, Ky. The increase will also allow more educational funding for schools too.

“Prior years haven’t ever met the needs,” Turner said.

“There’s not enough to operate like they should. We just want to offer more to the landowners of this county.”

Magistrates agreed the district is worthwhile, but there isn’t money available to fund the $144,000 request.

“We’re a small county, and we’re just trying to survive,”

Magistrate Nolan Hamilton said.

Trimble County JudgeExecutive Jerry Powell said he already had to make the difficult decision to implement the new 5 percent insurance tax earlier this year.

“If I have to be the one to vote for it...I won’t do it,” he said.

Magistrate David Scott said the Fiscal Court tried to help the district last month when Turner presented at the meeting, but a compromise couldn’t be reached. The court had set aside nearly $11,000 in next year’s budget during the first reading.

“What you’ve got is a good program,” Melvin said. “I can’t help you if you won’t help me.”

Magistrates agreed that Powell and Turner should sit down and discuss the Trimble County Conservation District budget to see some agreement could be reached.

“As a whole, we all live in this county and we all want the same thing,” Powell said.

The property had been purchased as one parcel, divided into seven plats and sold for recreational use last year.

The Fiscal Court should have been notified before the lots had been subdivided and sold, but that wasn’t the case, Powell said at a meeting last year.

“If this had been done right to start with we wouldn’t have to do this,” Powell said.

Now the court plans to look at an amendment to the subdivision regulation. Magistrates plan to discuss the issue with the county’s attorney before making a final decision.

“We just want to be fair and consistent,” Magistrate David Scott said.

A special meeting to discuss the issue will be scheduled before the Fiscal Court’s next regularly scheduled meeting in June, Powell told the group.

Also during the meeting, magistrates agreed to update the Courthouse heating and air conditioning software for an estimated $18,899. Dale Jones with Alpha Mechanical of Louisville attended the meeting to answer any questions magistrates might have about the new software for the system.

Magistrates asked about how long the software would last.

“I can’t tell you your laptop isn’t going to be outdated six months from now,” Jones said, and the same could be said for the software system.

While the software should never go bad, it could become an issue to find someone who would know how to service the program several years down the road.

“Ten years from now, you may not find any old guys about to work on it,” Jones said. “Everything keeps progressing.”

Nothing seems to be wrong with the current heating and cooling system in the Courthouse, he said, but the software no longer has a company that will service the system.

“We have no choice (but to proceed),” Melvin said.

Magistrates unanimously approved the decision to upgrade the software.

In other business: • Matt Bullock and a team from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented information concerning the county’s rural secondary roads during the meeting.

Bullock recommended repairs to nearly 4.6 miles of Corn Creek Road and nearly 6 miles of U.S. 42 up to Sulphur Road. The state department will take care of the repairs over the summer months by resurfacing the roadway.

The state department and local county officials had discussed replacement of a bridge on Connector Road by using the county’s available Flex Funds.

The cost estimate for the bridge has increased to nearly $1 million, and Flex Funds would only provide about $114,000 toward the construction.

“I don’t think the bridge is in that bad of shape,” Bullock said.

He noted the bridge might flood during inclement weather, but it is not in any danger of falling.

• Sonia McElroy presented information about a possible driving tour throughout Trimble County to showcase historical sites. She hoped to get the Fiscal Court’s support before going to state agencies

and possibly locate grants for the idea.

• Powell opened bids to widen Coopers Bottom Road by three feet. The lowest bid was submitted by Sedam Contracting Company in Hanover for $31,680.

“I don’t see that we have enough money,” Melvin said.

Magistrate Nolan Hamilton said he’d like to see something done in the area to widen the road, but he doesn’t expect the project to begin until crops are harvested.

Farmers wouldn’t want to lose their crops to a road project, he said.

Magistrates agreed to table the issue until a later date.

• Magistrates also agreed to look at River Valley Way about possibly making road a county road. Road viewers will take a look and report back to county officials with a recommendation before deciding whether or not to take over maintenance of the road.

Trimble Fiscal Court plans special meeting to discuss requirements for subdivided property

By RENEE BRUCK

Courier Staff Writer rbruck@madisoncourier.com

A Madison realtor and a few potential property buyers asked the Trimble County Fiscal Court what could be done to satisfy county requirements to subdivide property near the Ohio River in Milton.

Jim Pruett of Scott Lynch Realty and property buyers presented their plans to add an entrance to the seven plots of land planned to be used for recreational purposes on KY 36. The entrance would add a gravel driveway to allow access to all of the lots as required by state officials.

Magistrates discussed the need to name the entrance and roadway for emergency medical necessities. They also discussed the type of drive needed for the subdivided lots.

The county’s subdivision regulations states the area must have a blacktopped road access to each lot, magistrates said. Potential buyers and the seller had planned to pay for a graveled road and entrance for the property that is going to be used for seasonal camping.

“Where I sit, it’s got to be blacktopped across that,” Magistrate Kirby Melvin said, noting the subdivision regulation.

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The Bedford City Commissioner will look to revamp the city’s sewer ordinance before pursuing anincrease in rates.

Mayor Russell Clifton told the commissioners on Monday that the city continues to lose money in its sewer fund because some residents are not paying their water bills and still use the service.

He said the city also has made too many exceptions and needs to solidify a sewer ordinance that clearly establishes the fees and stop-service guidelines. In some cases, the city has made deals for some behind on payments only to have the residents break the agreements, Clifton said.

“Every month it keeps coming up,” he said. “It needs to stop.”

While a rate increase is likely, Clifton said he wants to revise the ordinance before discussing any possible increase.

“Before I’m in favor of raising rates, we’ve got to get an ordinance with some teeth in it,” he said.

The city will hold a special meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the ordinance changes.

Also at the meeting, the city’s deputy clerk Rita Davis reported that all but two residents violating the city’s nuisance ordinance have cleaned up their properties.

The city recently sent out a letter to residents in violation of the statute. Some of the properties had accumulations of trash,

abandoned vehicles and large brush piles.

The city revised its nuisance ordinance in 2009 to include dilapidated houses. After reading the updates, city attorney Genon Hensley asked if the commissioners would pursue any additional amendments.

Commissioner Harold Greene asked if the current ordinance includes banning parked cars on city sidewalks. Greene said he often sees parked cars on sidewalks and is concerned about possible structural damage to the surface. Hensley said the ordinance does address that issue.

In other business: • The commissioners agreed to host a youth-lunch program this year from June 3-28. Commissioner Todd Pollock, who was absent, asked Davis to present the plan to the board.

The lunches will be come pre-packaged from Bedford Elementary School and distributed at the Bedford Community Center and served each week day from noon to 1 p.m.

• Davis reported that the city held its cleanup event on May 11 and helped dispose of 20 tires, five couches, tree branches and other large trash items. She added that several residents in violation of the nuisance ordinance utilized the cleanup day.

• Bedford City Hall will be closed Friday and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. • The town will hold the second reading of its 2013-2014 budget at its next monthly meeting on June 17 at 10 a.m.

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