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NEWS ........A2 City looks to define “buffer zone” The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission met last week to discuss buffer zones between residential and commercial properties.
SPORTS ......B1 Golfer up for new challenges
Senior Brittani` Laney signs to play golf at Campbellsville University.
‘wave crushes Tigers, takes district top seed Even though the Greenwave baseball team is struggling in regular season play, it remains undefeated in the district.
Waves’ pitching staff all Aces The Lady Waves’ tied ballgame against Breckinridge County was called in the tenth inning due to weather.
VIEWPOINTS.....A4 County adopts animal ordinance Meade County’s animal ordinance is long overdue, but some things are better late than never.
OBITUARIES.....A5 Gregory Barney, 57 Sonja Ells, 67 Christopher Grammer Mary Hardesty, 83 William Hylton, 76 David Luttrell Sr., 52 Clinton Manska, 46 Allie Thornhill, 86 Pauline Wilson, 77 G.E. Smith, 85
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FORT KNOX — Residents from around the state rained down from the sky over Fort Knox as they participated in the Golden Knights Tandem Camp. “We are trying to connect the American people with our army,” said Col. Joe Herd, commander of the Golden Knights. “We want them to understand what we do.” The Golden Knights are the army’s parachute team, which is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. The team came to Fort Knox to host the three-day camp, which began on Tuesday. The group stayed in Meade County during their visit. This is the second year the event has taken place in Kentucky and about 10 people get to jump everyday. The experience gives residents of Kentucky a glimpse into what the army is all about. “A lot of people really don’t understand what we do, so this lets them see a little,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Donna Punihaole. Leaders from local universities and businesses came to participate in the event. Jeanne Fiene, from Western Kentucky University, felt what it was like to freefall at 70 miles per hour. “It’s an unbelievable opportunity,” Fiene said. “This is a way to stand up and endorse what the military means to all of us, and it’s absolutely essential to support our military because they support us. They have me hooked.” The Golden Knights host about five to seven tandem camps a year throughout the country. “No one walks away unhappy,” Sgt. Maj. Michael Eitniear said. “I think people walk away with a more positive attitude toward the Army.” The Golden Knights will head to Virginia to host their next tandem camp.
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Students named Governor’s Scholars BY LAUREN BEDNAR youth@thenewsstandard.com
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The Army’s Golden Knights show that jumping out of a perfectly good airplane can be fun — if you have a parachute.
$206,000 will be used for road feasibility study BY BETSY SIMON news@thenewsstandard.com
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Riverport can spend grant The Riverport Authority Commission found a way to use its $206,000 grant before losing unspent funds this summer.
The commission voted unanimously Monday to use their $206,000 grant to pay for a feasibility study so a road to the 51-acre Riverport site can be built. The Riverport Authority will lose unspent monies June 30. “We’re trying, I hope, to not let this issue linger any longer than it has to,” said Riverport Authority Chairman Don Bewley. The Riverport Authority has been battling with the Industrial Authority over the land needed to build the road that will lead to the port. They
met last week to discuss how to resolve the road construction issue and how to allow the Riverport Authority to use the grant before it expires. “We have to cooperate with the Industrial Authority because this port is going to be good for Meade County, Hardin County…it’s going to be good for the whole area,” committee member Edd Pike said. PLEASE
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Meade County High School had two students chosen for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars program, and one student chosen for the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts for the 2006-2007 school year. Hannah Allen and Jennifer Hail were named Governor’s Scholars and Blake Cox received the Governor’s School for the Arts. To be accepted as a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar, the students had to complete a 15 page application, including four sections covering: honors and Jennifer Hail awards; club and organization involvement; service and volunteering; and academic record. Along with the application, the student had to complete two written essays. For Allen, being named a Governor’s Scholar was a four-year commitment. “I’m still in shock,” she said. “It wasn’t one of my goals going into Hannah Allen high school. Then when my opportunity was given, I took it on and gave it 110%.” Allen is involved heavily in school activities, including: Future Business Leaders of America (historian), Youth in Charge (secretary), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (huddle leader/officer), Archery Club, student YMCA and National Blake Cox Honor Society. Allen also has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. The second honoree, Hail, said the accomplishment was an “honor.” “I feel very honored to receive this opportunity that only 1,000 students from Kentucky are chosen for,” she said. “I think it will make college easier to adjust to and will relieve financial stress.”
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County native releases debut album BY CHARLES L. WESTMORELAND editor@thenewsstandard.com
Not all singers need American Idol to make a name for themselves. Just ask Donna Geddes, who spent the last 35 years chasing her childhood dream and recently saw it to fruition. The 49-year-old Meade County native released her debut album, “Speakeasy,” April 22, before taking a light vacation here last week to visit family. The album is a tribute to the 1930s and
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Brandenburg woman dies in car accident BY CHARLES L. WESTMORELAND editor@thenewsstandard.com
MULDRAUGH — A Brandenburg woman died Wednesday following a four-car collision that sent three others to the hospital. The accident happened during morning rush-hour traffic on U.S. 31W in Muldraugh, near Muldraugh Hill, closing the road for hours, after the Ford Edge pickup that 41-year-old Tina Lynch, of Brandenburg, was riding in struck another vehicle that crossed lanes. Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene by Meade County Coroner Billy Adams. According to the Meade Coun-
ty Sheriff’s Department, a Chevy pickup driven by Brandenburg resident Brandon Hurt, 22, crossed the center divider while driving southbound on U.S. 31W, hitting the pickup Lynch was riding in. The 16-year-old driver of the Ford pickup was flown to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Hurt was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Deputy Mike Robinson said it is unknown why Hurt crossed lanes. The accident is still under investigation. Two other vehicles were then hit after the initial impact. Neither of the drivers of the other two vehicles suffered major injuries.
‘40s music, she said, with an upbeat, “toetapping” rhythm and “a little dash of rock” mixed in, along with Blues and Jazz influences. The album includes seven original songs and three cover songs. “It’s fairly eclectic,” said Geddes, who currently lives in Baltimore, Md., with her husband, Robert. “It’s the kind of music you can sit back and enjoy, and you can even understand the lyrics,” she laughs. Geddes’ support cast on the album is a veritable “who’s who” in the music
industry, featuring keyboard work by Bobby Ogdin, Elvis’ former pianist, along with other Nashville-based musicians. “I went from complete obscurity to working with some of the top musicians in Nashville,” Geddes said. “It’s like being Cinderella and sitting in the corner, and then the fairy godmother hits you on the head with the wand and says, ‘You get to go to the ball.’ For me, this is a PLEASE
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Almost 100-year-old Payneville home burns down
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The Audrey Powell old family home in Payneville on state Route 376 caught fire May 1. The home was built in 1914. Powell lived next to the house, where a family of five was residing. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The family decided to let the house finish burning under a controlled environment after most of it was ravaged by flames.
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The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed buffer issues at a special meeting last Thursday. The commission members recognized that buffer issues exist on properties in the city, like the issue surrounding the Four Oaks subdivision. The committee members met to discuss how the buffer issue can best be resolved and what steps need to be taken to prevent a similar situation from occurring again. The Heritage Center, Inc. is developing the two acres at the intersection of By-Pass and Four Oaks roads. During construction, most of the wooded area dividing the homes from the commercial property has
been torn down, though a few trees still remain. Under the current policy, “an adequate buffer” is supposed to be placed between the commercial and residential properties, however, the committee is trying to determine what “adequate” actually means. But Lee Klockow, a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said a distance should be required between the two properties. “Since a buffer zone is just space…I think we need to add a required distance based on what goes on the property,” Klockow said. City Councilman Bruce Fackler, who represented Brandenburg City Council, said the city could require an initial green space that must exist between commercial and resi-
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dential properties, and then determine a method for shielding residential properties later. “Establish an initial green space, then specify a screen after that,” he said. The committee said they should establish a standard buffer that had to exist from the start and make any necessary adjustments after they know what will be built on the commercial property. “We could define a mini-
mum 10-foot buffer that must exist at the time of rezoning,” Planning and Zoning committee member Philip Henning said. “Then, once a use (of the property) is known, we need to determine what will be the best way to shield the commercial property from the residential.” Fackler also said it might be a good idea to also add a stipulation to Brandenburg’s ordinance that says commercial
developers must have the city’s approval before they can touch the land because it could prevent problems in the future. “I know some of the larger cities have a requirement that you have to let the city know before you do any sort of moving on the land,” Fackler said. Klockow said he would work on a rewording of the ordinance to address the commission’s suggestion for a required buffer and then the commission could make their recommendations to city council. Also discussed at last Thursday’s meeting was Planning and Zoning’s decision to make a request to Brandenburg City Council to change the lot sizes of the property located between state Route 448 and Christian Church
‘Hearts and Hands Reach Out’
N EWS B RIEFS Firefighters rescue man at Otter Creek Park
The Meade County Fire Department sent search crews to Otter Creek Park after a man fell off a bike and tumbled 20-feet down a hill into the creek. Emergency responders were first notified around 10 a.m. Saturday morning, according to Fire Chief Larry Naser. The incident happened near the Grahampton picnic area near state Route 1638. “One crew went downstream and another went upstream during the search,” Naser said. The man was cared for by the fire department and Meade County EMS before being flown to University Hospital in Louisville. He was conscious but the extent of his injuries are unknown.
Fire Department to hold benefit luncheon
The Meade County Fire Department will hold a Crusade for Children luncheon at the Station 1 firehouse today. Food will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 pm. Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips dessert and drink will be available for $5. Orders can be called into the firehouse at 422-4292, or faxed to 422-4535. Fire Chief Larry Naser said he and his crew will deliver food to residents who live inside the fire district. Proceeds will go to the Crusade for Children. The Fire Department will hold a similar event, only this time a barbeque, May 18.
Road. “There was a certified letter sent out to all of the property owners and we got okay responses from all residents on the road except one,” Klockow said. The property was originally in possession of the county, but has recently been annexed by Brandenburg. The rezoning would decrease the size of the property. “We are suggesting, in this case, that since we (Planning and Zoning Commission) didn’t do the original zoning we recommend that the property be rezoned now that it’s the city’s,” Henning said. The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to take the issue to City Council for permission to rezone the property.
Gas leak causes high school evacuation Construction crews working on the high school’s auditorium hit a gas line last week, forcing school officials to evacuate the building for about an hour. School official Rodney Pickering said LG&E shut off the valve and the contractor responsible for damaging the line made the repairs. No one was injured during the accident. “The high school did an outstanding job of monitoring the situation to minimize their exposure,” Pickering said.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s Practical Nursing students made a blanket to send to students at Virginia Tech in a show of support and solidarity following the tragic shootings there. Students Vanessa Embry and Nicole Hart created and sewed the blanket, and every student and instructor in the program made a handprint on it in the Virginia Tech colors. The message on the blanket read: “Our Hearts and Hands Reach Out.”
Brandenburg to build new well The Reynolds Company in Louisville won the bid to build the new water well in Brandenburg during a special city council meeting Monday. The city council met to discuss which company Brandenburg should have build its well. Two companies, The Reynolds Company and National Water Services, had previously submitted their bids for the construction. With a bid of $159,000, Brandenburg City Council unanimously voted to have The Reynolds Company, which has done work for the city in the past, handle the construction of the well. “Between their bid and our past history with them, we decided to go with The Reynolds Company,” said Brandenburg Mayor David Pace about the decision. According to Pace, the $159,000 bid is only for the cost of building the well and does not include additional fees, such as engineering, which will be determined later.
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Changes made to dead animal removal program SUBMITTED ARTICLE
Since December 2003, the Meade County Conservation District, in cooperation with the Meade County Fiscal Court and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has sponsored the Dead Animal Removal service. Nation Brothers, Inc. from Shelbyville provides this service and many animal owners have used the service. Animals that can be picked up include horses, cattle, hogs, ostrich, and llamas. Neither sheep nor chickens will be accepted. This does not include commercial facilities such as vet clinics or stockyards. Nation Brothers, Inc. will
not go through unopened gates or remove animals from areas where live animals are contained. The animals must be placed on a hard surface, such as gravel or blacktop, near the front of the property. There is a $75 fee per farm visit. Fiscal Court covers $50 of the cost, and the animal owner will pay $25 to have their animal removed. The Meade County Conservation District will bill each animal owner for services monthly. The Meade County Conservation District received a letter from Nation Brothers, Inc. with the following information: “Due to global concerns with animal- borne illnesses
and recent restrictions placed on rendering facilities nationally, National Brothers, Inc. can no longer accept deer or goats for the rendering process. Rather than not provide pickup for goats or deer, Nation Brothers, Inc. would like to provide another option for the county government and farmers to remove these selected animals. Nation Brothers, Inc. is prepared and permitted by the state veterinarian’s office to compost the deer and goats. Meade County Fiscal Court has paid for the removal of deer in the county. Nation Brothers, Inc. will continue to provide service on all other agriculture animals as
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we have in the past. As of March 1, 2007, the price of the extra handling and composting materials will require a charge of $22.50 per deer or goat to be added to the monthly charge as composting fees. This will be a total of $47.50 per goat. If there are any questions call Gabe Nation at (502) 834-7875.” Call Nation Brothers Toll Free Number: 1-800-633-5677 Office Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to Noon on Friday For more information about the Conservation District programs and events, please check out the Meade County Conservation District website at http://www.meadecd.org.
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The commission unanimously passed the motion with the request that Mike Flint, executive director for the Flint Group, who is helping to get financing for the building of the port, be “kept in the loop” with progress updates every 30 days. If the study shows the road cannot be built in that location, the commission also requests to be notified as soon as possible so an alternate location can be considered. Judge/Executive Harry
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Hail is involved in: Student Government (treasurer), Future Business Leaders of America (treasurer), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, 2007 Prom Committee, Lady Wave Soccer, Dance Team and also carries a 4.0 grade point average. This summer, Allen and Hail will attend a five-week seminar at a to-be-announced college. Once there, they will to
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Craycroft was in attendance and approved of the commission’s decision to use the grant to move ahead with the study. “It’s a good way to go for right now,” he said. Flint was also asked by the commission to put together a marketing study to see what customer base will use the port and what the community needs for the port are. “For us to be a player in this market, we are going to have to be a general port, not just an (agricultural) port,” Bewley said. “And we’ll have to have customers lined up to use this port.” Flint said right now they have no tenants, but Bewley said it should not be a prob-
lem. “We know the port will be an asset (to the community), so we’re not worried about finding any (tenants),” Bewley said. A new committee member, Larry Thomas, a farmer from Hardin County, joined the commission for the first time. Bewley concluded the meeting by informing the commission that he has accepted a new job and will not be able to attend the next four meetings. He asked if the commission would like him to step down and appoint a new chairman, however, the committee decided to keep Bewley as chairman, unless it becomes an issue later down the road.
attend classes, field trips and receive an early taste of college life — all the while earning college credit hours. Cox was the recipient of the Governor’s School of the Arts. He will travel to Transylvania University in Lexington, where he will spend three weeks immersed in the performing arts. In order to obtain this opportunity, Cox had to audition for the program; he was one of the approximated 230 Kentucky students to be accepted. The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts provides hands-on art opportunities for talented high school
students in the areas of dance, acting, music, writing, architecture and visual arts. Along with hands-on training, the program also offers regional workshops and masters classes. Cox is very involved in extracurricular activities as well. During the past school year he has participated in: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (huddle leader), Youth in Charge (advisory council), Drama Club (historian and played “Mr. Webb” in the school’s production of “Our Town”), Tri-M (historian), Chorus (historian), Barber Shop Quartet, National Honor Society and Academic Team.
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ased on some of the horrific stories told by members of the Pets In Need Society (PINS) and Meade County Animal Control Officer Tom Brady, it is difficult to fathom that it took nearly seven years for Meade County to adopt an animal ordinance to protect our furry and hooved friends. Residents saw the need for animal protection in 2000, but past county officials reportedly turned a blind eye to the E DITORIAL situation for several more years, continuing to allow dogs at the pound to be exe- I SSUE : Meade County cuted by gunfire like war finally adopts an animal prisoners in a third-world ordinance. country. There was also a report of O UR V IEW : Although a horse that drowned getting long overdue, it’s always a sip of water because it “better later than never.” lacked the strength to stand up. Aside from the uncommon and unprovoked cases of “dog bites man,” animals are voiceless victims of cruelty far too often. Their inability to change environments, or to unadopt their owners, allows them to be easily neglected without advocates to vie for their rights. All animals deserve the same level of respect any living being does. But if people are unwilling to acknowledge those rights as well as the basic requirements for healthy living, then the law needs to be quickly and forcefully imposed. Credit for the current and much healthier standards for animal treatment should primarily fall on the shoulders of the men and women of PINS, particularly co-founders Deb Sobel and Karen Kennedy. With Brady by their side for the past two years, animals also have a new friend, who along with his staff, can be found petting, grooming, and playing with animals at the shelter each day. Hopefully, Brady and his crew can convince less compassionate residents to follow their examples.
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One of state’s greatest challenges is improving our collective health FRANKFORT — One of Kentucky’s greatest challenges this century will be improving our collective health. It is a daunting task in many ways, given our historically high rates of chronic disease and obesity. More than a quarter of a million Kentuckians, for example, have been diagnosed with diabetes, another 109,000 are suspected to have it and 611,000 adults 40 or older are considered at-risk. Unfortunately, the rising number of children defined as being obese is virtually guaranteeing those numbers will rise. Our high school students have the third-highest rate in the country, and studies show that if those overweight now don’t change, they are far more likely to remain that way as adults. To understand how that affects all of us, each Kentuckian spent an average of $282 in 2003 to treat complications arising from obesity. Being overweight, of course, is a major factor behind what is by far Kentucky’s greatest health concern: cardiovascular disease. It leads to more deaths than the next six leading causes combined, and well more than half of our 120 counties have cardiovascular mortality rates above the
also authorized a new task force in 2006 designed to improve our health and fitness. This year, my colleagues and I the Cardiovascular established Disease Initiative, which the American Heart Association says is the first of its kind to address a major chronic disease in such a comprehensive way. Our approach will improve early outreach, bring together health officials from the public and private sector and improve treatment and research. A similar new law, meanwhile, should increase diabetes research. While it is unrealistic to assume that these diseases can be completely eradicated, at least in the near future, we have the tools right now to reduce those numbers significantly. For too many of us in Kentucky, our lives literally depend on it. We cannot afford to wait. If you would like to let me know your thoughts about this, I am easy to reach. You can write to me at Room 351E, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601. You can also leave a message for me or for any legislator at 800-3727181. For the deaf or hard of hearing, the number is 800-896-0305. I hope to hear from you soon.
national average; 20 exceed the average by an amazing 25 percent. The cost in lives and expense is staggering. In 2001, the latest year in which figures are F RANKFORT available, 15,000 F OCUS Kentuckians died from this disease, and more than $2 billion was spent to treat its devastating symptoms in our hospitals. One of the undeniable facts J EFF about these health problems is that so G REER many of them are preventable. If we could lower our smoking rate, improve what we eat and get more exercise, we could make tremendous strides, save hundreds of millions of dollars and live long enough to truly enjoy the golden years. The General Assembly is doing what it can to make a difference in this regard. Two years ago, we permanently dedicated millions of dollars annually for cancer research, and last year we took out much of the junk food that had been available in our elementary and secondary schools. Legislators
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One has to wonder what kind of thinking went into this decision: The Department of Defense recently cut the imminent danger pay to military personnel in six locations. Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Georgia and Angola are no longer considered hot spots. Imminent danger pay of $225 a month (for duty in a foreign area with threats of physical harm, insurrection or wartime conditions) will no longer be paid. Instead, three of those locations will see increased hardship duty pay: up to $150 per month for those serving in Georgia, Angola and Sierra Leone, and $100 to those serving in Macedonia under a new hardship duty designation. Hardship duty is any place where service personnel have a quality of life lower than those in the U.S. experience in terms of the environment, security and living conditions. Not only is the DoD taking away cash in this designation switch, but it’s taking away the tax benefits: Military personnel in a combat zone don’t pay federal income taxes while serving there. Enlisted personnel or warrant officers can exclude the whole amount, while commissioned
V ETERANS P OST F REDDY G ROVES officers have the amount capped at the highest enlisted pay. Hardship duty pay is fully taxable. And Bosnia isn’t even on the hardship list anymore? One look at the Deployment Health Clinical Center’s Web site and you wonder why. Here’s a list of things they’re apparently concerned about. For military personnel in Bosnia: Tick-borne Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Leptospirosis, Lyme Disease, Murine Flea-borne Typhus (Endemic Typhus), Rabies, Shigellosis and Tick-borne Typhus (Mediterranean Spotted Fever). Granted, the number of service personnel still in Bosnia isn’t great (something around 200), but just based on the health issues alone you’d think the DoD would at least be concerned enough to give hardship duty pay. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send an e-mail to letters.kfws@hearstsc.com.
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Gregory Reid Barney, 57, Vine Grove, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired civil service worker after 35 years in telephone communications. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Barney. Mr. Barney is survived by his wife, Jackie Barney, Vine Grove; two daughters, Angie (Eric) Hommrich, Louisville, and Bekki (Les) Wells, Vine Grove; a son, Brian (Pam) Traylor, St. Louis, Mo.; his mother, Hermalee Voss, Portsmouth, Ohio; two brothers, Dave Barney, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Bruce Barney, Portsmouth, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, Vine Grove, with Gary Bishop and the Rev. Wayne Jenkins officiating. Cremation was chosen by the family; burial service will be held May 12 at 2 p.m. from Scioto Burial Park in McDermott, Ohio. Friends may call at the funeral home May 5 after noon. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Star Adult Workshop, 2625 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Condolences may be expressed online at www.coffeyandchism.com.
Sonja J. Ells
Sonja J. Ells, 67, of Brandenburg, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stallard Ells; a son, Gary Wilson; and a daughter, Donna Dudley Wilson. She is survived by a daughter, Denise Thompson, Brandenburg; two sons, Douglas Wayne Wilson, New Castle, Wyo., and Lloyd Scott Brown, Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Norma Age of Apopka, Fla., and Betty Logsdon, Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and a brother, Jim Age, Crestwood, Ky. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m., at Nelson-EdelenBennett Funeral Home, Vine Grove, with the Rev. Wayne Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Buck Grove Cemetery in Ekron. Visitation was held Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will also be held today beginning at 9 a.m. at the funeral home. The guest register may be signed at www.nebfh.com.
Christopher Ryan Grammer
Christopher Ryan Grammer, infant son of Mark Grammer and Tiffany Hamlet, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Norton Suburban Hospital, Louisville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Steve Hamlet. Christopher is survived by his parents; his maternal grandmother, Tina Hamlet, Battletown; his paternal grandparents, Brett “Boe” and Debbie Grammer, Ekron; his maternal greatgrandparents, Paulette Pate, Brandenburg, Dola Kessinger, Vine Grove; his paternal great-grandparents, Ronnie Grammer, Muldraugh, Mae Lacy, Bardstown, Horace Lacy, Guston; his godparents, Jessica Hampton, Brandenburg, Matthew Sears, Irvington; two uncles, Steven Hamlet Jr. and Thomas Hamlet, both of Battletown; an aunt, Melanie Grammer, Ekron; and several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Monday, May 1 from St. George Cemetery, Brandenburg, with the Rev. Paul Beach officiating. Arrangements were handled by Hager Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
Mary Catherine Hardesty
Mary Catherine Hardesty, 83, Brandenburg, died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown. She was born Dec. 8, 1923, in Meade County, the daughter of Henry and Edith Brown Hardesty. She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church for the past 20 years, and prior to that a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Payneville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Russell Hardesty; a son, Paul Fredrick Hardesty; a sister, Fonda Weilage; and two brothers, Oswald Hardesty and Patrick Hardesty. Mrs. Hardesty is survived by three children, Joseph Michael (Barbara) Hardesty and Leo Hardesty, both of Brandenburg and Lawrence Benjamin Hardesty, Webster; a brother, Benny (Mary Lena) Hardesty, Brandenburg; a sister, Juanita McMahan, Mt. Washington; a grandson, Josh (Tiffany) Hardesty; a step-grandson, Mike (Angie) Hager; a step-greatgranddaughter, Autumn Hager; and a special friend, Nina Justice. Funeral services were held Monday, May 1 from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Beach officiating. Burial was in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery, Payneville, directed by Hager Funeral Home. Vigil services were held April 30, from the funeral home with Deacon Mike Jones officiating. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.
William “Bill” L. Hylton
William “Bill” L. Hylton, 76, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at his residence in Brown County. He was born April 24, 1931, in Breckinridge County, the son of the late Edward L. and Myrtle (Payne) Hylton. He served with the Air Transport Squadron Three of the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired in 1998 as the owner and operator of the Hylton Construction Company. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Mr. Hylton is survived by three daughters, Pebbles (Brian) Bailey, Brown County, Dawn H. (Mark) Nelson, Mooresville, and Terry L. (Tim) Huber, Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four nieces.
Obituaries
There were no services. Arrangements were handled by Meredith-Clark Funeral Home Cremation and Personalization Center in Morgantown. Condolences may be expressed online at www.meredithclark.com.
David William Luttrell Sr.
David William Luttrell Sr., 52, Brandenburg, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Norton Hospital, Louisville. He was born Dec. 10, 1954, in Louisville, the son of Carolyn Willham Luttrell, Brandenburg, and David Luttrell, Louisville. He was employed by Traylor Brothers Construction Company Inc.; a member of Operating Engineers Local 181 and Laborers Local 576. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Ann Luttrell, and his grandmother, Eva “Troutman” Crawford. Mr. Luttrell is survived by his wife, Kathy Romines Luttrell; a daughter, Chariti Luttrell, Battletown; two sons, David “Willie” (Thi) Luttrell Jr., Philadelphia, Pa., and Deron Luttrell, Brandenburg; a granddaughter, Ariana Meshell Cortez; two sisters, Deborah (Bill) Scott, Louisville, and Ruth Hagan, Payneville; and a brother, James H. Luttrell. Funeral services were held Friday, April 27 from the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home with Bro. Nighthawk Troutman officiating. Burial was in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Roberts, James Luttrell Jr., James Luttrell Sr., Toby Michael Shaw, Larry Maysay and Tony Gray. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Meade County Relay for Life/American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left online at www.bjsfunerals.com.
Clinton Wade Manska
Clinton Wade Manska, 46, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Manska. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Kenny, Lexington, Mich.; one son, Duane Manska, Louisville; one sister, Carla Manska, Lexington, Mich.; two brothers, Curtis Manska, Brandenburg, and Matthew Manska, Flower Mound, Texas, and his long-time companion, Lisa Stuban, St. Petersburg, Fla. A memorial service has been held.
C.E.“Junior” Smith
Mr. C.E. “Junior” Smith, age 85, Guston, Ky, died Thursday, May 3, 2007, at the North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center, Radcliff, Ky. C.E. was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and also attended Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church and was a retire building contractor and farmer. He was proceeded in death by his wives, Anna Ruth Mills Smith and Alice Fackler Smith. C.E. is survived by four children, Gene (Betty) Smith, Judy (Mark Gossett) Hicks, Rick (Debbie) Smith, all of Brandenburg, Ky; Roger (Alice) Smith, Irvington, Ky; ten grandchildren, Steven and Cindy Smith, Jon and Rebecca Embry, Michelle and Todd Willhite, Debbie and Greg Teague, Kim Smith, Chelsie Fackler; and eight greatgrandchildren, Anthony, Carolyn, Michael, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Michael, Alex and Zach. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, from Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Irvington, Ky, with burial in St. George Cemetery, Brandenburg, Ky. Friends may call at Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, Ky, after noon today and after 8 a.m. on Saturday. Prayer services will be held at 7 p.m. today from the chapel of the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to either St. George or New Highland Cemeteries.
Allie “John”Thornhill
Allie “John” Thornhill, 86, Brandenburg, died Friday, April 27, 2007, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. He was born Aug. 26, 1920, the son of the late Sherman and Flarie Still Thornhill. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lula Hardaway and Genevie Greer; and four brothers, Leonard Thornhill, Homer “Jess” Thornhill, Cecil Thornhill and Shirley Thornhill. Mr. Thornhill is survived by his wife, Evelyn “B-Doll” Thornhill; four children, John “Johnny” Thornhill, Kathy Mae Lambert and Rosemary Ann (Bradley) Johnston, all of Brandenburg, and Judy Elaine (Randy) Thornhill, Scottsville; a sister, Mary Dailey, Hammond, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 30 from the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home followed by burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Corey Stranahan, Terry Johnston, Jim Welch, Joey Tyree, Erik Mann, Randy Pennington and Shannon Tyree. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 334 Brandenburg, KY 40108 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online condolences may be made placed at www.bjsfunerals.com.
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Former Little Dave’s owner Dave Branson sold the restaurant to Michael, Ruah, Paul and Crystal Cole last week. The family intends to keep the restuarant’s name.
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Little Dave’s restaurant, well-known for its family-friendly environment and delectable down-home cooking, has changed ownership. Former proprietor Dave Branson retired recently, but the restaurant will, for the most part, remain the same, said the new owners. Michael and Ruah Cole, and their son and daughter-in-law Paul and Crystal, are the new faces behind the bar. Michael recently retired from Ford Motor Company and was looking for a family business when Little Dave’s became available on the market.
Ruah said the family realizes the success of Little Dave’s and intends to keep many of the same things, including some staff, menu items, and even the restaurant’s name. “It’s a growing business and everyone is used to it,” she said. A few new things will be added, however. Ruah said they intend to introduce a few new desserts and the restaurant will now be open on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. She said buying the restaurant from Branson was “bittersweet,” because, although she loves the restaurant and is glad to be one of the new owners, she “hated to see him go.”
Financial Spring cleaning BY DAVID UFFINGTON DOLLARS AND SENSE
Now that tax season is over, it's a good time to do a little financial spring cleaning. • Did you get a big tax refund? If you did, it means you gave the government an interest-free loan all year. While it's great to get a refund because it gives you money for a project or vacation, you can do the same thing for yourself, and get interest at the same time. Adjust your deductions to cover your taxes, and bank the rest each month in an interest-bearing account. At the end of the year you'll have a nest egg the size of your refund, plus accumulated interest. • Get ready for next year's taxes by setting up a folder system. One folder will do it. Put into it all your paycheck stubs, plus any receipts for uniforms or work expenses and mileage.
If you're self-employed, you can still use the one-folder system, just add paper clips. Every month clip together batches of your documentation, such as phone bills and supplies receipts. You'll be one step ahead next January. • Reread your will. Does it still reflect your intentions? Has your financial situation changed enough to merit rewriting the will? Do you need a new executor or attorney? Are the minors you made gifts to no longer minors? • Call your insurance agent and review your coverage for home, auto and life. If your coverage is spread out with different companies, ask about a reduction in cost if you combine home and auto. • Take care of home repairs before they become expensive. Walk around your house with a clipboard and pen and make note of any repairs needed.
Check for loose roof shingles, signs of standing water around the foundation, limbs that need to be cut back, and trim that needs paint. If you plan to do the work yourself, start checking hardware store ads for bargains that are sure to come up. If you'll need a contractor, make calls now before spring schedules get tight. • Do you have a collection you've been sitting on until the market price increases, such as stamps or sports collectibles? Review what you currently have and consider whether it's time to sell, buy more or continue holding. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or send e-mail to letters.kfws@hearstsc.com.
Extension Service classes for May
Below is a list of classes being offered at the Meade County Extension office. These classes are being taught by De’Borah Winston, Meade County FCS Agent-at-Large. To pre-register call 422-4958.
May 4, 2007, 6:00-8:00 p.m., BEGINNER’S CAKE DECORATING CLASS This class will be taught in four consecutive sessions on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. The first class date is June 6, 07. Pre-registration is required by calling the Extension Office at 422-4958. Cost is $4.50 (cost of the Wilton Cake Decorating Book, which is available at the Extension Office upon registration). A supply list is included with the purchase of the book. Which you will need to purchase and bring with you to each session. Approximate cost of supplies is $35.00. Deadline to register for this class is May 3, 2007. May 22, 2007, 12 noon. FOOD BUDGET AND COOKING CLASS This class is being offered as a series of food budget and cooking classes. Get excited about
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May 30, 2007, 12 noon -1:00pm, or 6:00-7:00pm BASIC MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASS Learn the basics of how to budget for your everyday financial needs. There will be tips on paying bills off, budgeting for grocery purchases, saving for a rainy day and other life’s necessities. This is a 3-hour instructional class presented in one hour sessions (May 30, June 13 & 27). Attendees will need to bring a red and green pen, pencil and yellow highlighter. For information and to register, call 422-4958. Deadline to register is May 29, 2007. Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
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Controlling cattle pests
Friday, May 4, 2007
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Horn flies and face flies are key pests of cattle in Kentucky. Both species breed in fresh pasture manure piles but present very different threats and management problems. Fortunately, there are a variety of fly control options. Horn flies are blood feeders. They remain on animals most of the time, taking 20 to 30 small blood meals per day. More than 100 flies along the sides and backs of each animal every day during the fly season can mean 12 to 15 pounds lower weaning weights for spring calves and poor gains for older animals. The close association between the horn fly and the animal, however, does make many control methods quite effective. On the other hand, face flies spend about 90 percent of their time resting off of animals and visit them only to feed on liquids around the eyes and face. This makes some fly control methods more effective than others because face flies visit hard-to-treat areas for very short time periods. One control option is insec-
ticide-impregnated cattle ear tags which release small amounts of an insecticide distributed over the animal during grooming or rubbing. In general, ear tags provide excellent, long-term control of horn flies and some brands also reduce face fly numbers. Another advantage is that animals only have to be handled once. Read the label before you purchase and use insecticide ear tags. All tags are labeled for beef cattle while only those with certain active ingredients are approved for use on lactating dairy cattle. For fly control, it is best to tag animals after horn fly numbers reach 50 or more per side. This reduces the chances of developing resistance to the active ingredients that are being used. Normally, tags provide 12 to 15 weeks of fly control. Tagging too early in the season can mean that the tags are not providing good control in the fall that will help to control the overwintering population. Another method of control is pour-on products. These are ready-to-use formulations that are applied to animals in meas-
ured doses based upon body weight. Horn flies are killed as they land on treated areas of the animal and pick up the insecticide through their body. Typically, the pour-ons provide about four weeks of fly reduction so they must be reapplied at intervals or used in combination with other methods. The length of control will vary with weather and other factors so treat again when fly numbers build back up to about 100 per side but no sooner than the label instructions allow. Many cattle producers like to use self-application devices, such as dust bags, back rubbers, or automatic sprayers for pasture fly control. They can be purchased ready-made or assembled from easily found materials. These devices can do a very effective job of horn fly control and may provide satisfactory to excellent face fly control. All require regular inspection and service to be sure that they are working and dispensing properly and may not be as mobile as other fly control systems. Location is important for these fly control methods. They must be put where ani-
mals can use them regularly. The number needed will vary with herd size, pasture area, and other factors. The ultimate goal is to get each animal treated regularly. Horn flies and face flies breed in cattle droppings in pastures. Manure can be made toxic by having animals consume an insecticide that passes out in the manure. Mineral blocks or loose supplements are available which contain fly control products. This method is only a part of a total pasture fly control program because horn flies and face flies will move in from nearby herds. Supplemental control through the use of dust bags or backrubbers is needed to deal with these "fly-ins”. Beef cattle producers have many alternatives for pasture fly control. Cost, effectiveness, past control history and herd management practices help to narrow this list. For more information on fly control, contact the Meade Cooperative Extension Service. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
Wheat Field Day still scheduled for May BY LAURA SKILLMAN UK COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
PRINCETON, Ky., (April 25, 2007) – While a recent arctic cold snap damaged the state’s winter wheat crop, the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day is still slated to take place May 15 at the Research and Education Center in Princeton. Many educational opportunities will be available to growers. Some farmers in the state have opted to destroy their damaged wheat and plant another crop, but the plots at the UK research farm are still in place. This will allow farm-
ers to see some of the damage as well as allow researchers a chance to collect data from the unusual weather occurrence that took place in early April. The field day program was set prior to the weather mishap and will include information that is relevant to growers year after year. Wheat variety trials conducted annually by the university, application timing of the herbicide Osprey and nitrogen fertilizer will be discussed. Other topics include information on the Uniform Eastern Winter Wheat Leaf and Glume Blotch Nursery, insecticide seed applied treatment study, screening for scab
resistance in breeding material, nitrogen fertilization of wheat using polymer-coated urea, final results of on-farm no tillage trials and an update on automated steering technology. The field day is an annual event of the UK Wheat Science Group. Registration for this year’s program begins at 8:30 a.m. The program will conclude at noon with lunch provided by the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association. Certified crop advisers can receive one and a half hours of continuing education credits in both pest management and crop management. The program has also been approved
Staying informed is important for consumers purchasing pet food LEXINGTON, KY — As part of its ongoing service mission to monitor animal feed quality in Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Division of Regulatory Services advises consumers who buy pet food to stay informed. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that, in addition to wheat gluten, an ingredient called rice protein concentrate may also be contaminated with melamine and is now part of the nationwide recall of certain
brands of pet foods containing these ingredients. More than 100 brands are now on the recall list. Kentuckians who regularly purchase dog and cat food are advised to continually stay aware of the latest information as it becomes available. Pet owners should become familiar with affected brands, and should always read pet food package labels carefully before every purchase. “An excellent source of information is the FDA Web site,” said Bill Thom,
Regulatory Services director. “We recommend checking this site frequently for the latest information.” Web sites of major pet food manufacturers also will have the latest consumer information about their products. A link to the FDA pet food recall site is also found at the Regulatory Services Web site. The UK Division of Regulatory Services will continue in-state monitoring of retailer compliance with FDA pet food recalls.
for three general pesticide credit hours and one hour in categories 1a, 4, 10, 12 and 14 from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. For more information contact Dottie Call, Wheat Science Group coordinator, at 270-3657541, ext. 234 or dcall@uky.edu.
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Joe and Yolanda Hobbs of Flaherty, Ky., will celebrate 50 years of marriage on May 11, 2007. In honor of this event, their children and grandchildren will host a reception at the Flaherty Firehouse on Sunday, May 6th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No invitations will be sent; all friends and relatives are invited. Please, no gifts. Your presence will be gift enough. Joe and Yolanda Hobbs are the parents of Debbie Hobbs, Cincinnati, Ohio, Kelly Hobbs of Lantana, Texas, Cathy (James) Hourigan, Lexington, Ky., and Kevin (Susan) Hobbs, Southlake, Texas. They are the grandparents of Tyler, Kaylee, and Braden Hobbs, and Caroline and Wilson Hourigan.
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Saturday, May 5 •Free Excel Basic class, 10 a.m. till noon, at the Meade County Career and Education Center. For more information, call (270) 422-5884. Meade County Education and Career Center is affiliated with Elizabethtown Community College. •Run for the Roses – 133rd Annual Kentucky Derby.
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Tuesday, May 8 •Brandenburg Planning & Zoning meeting, 7 p.m., at city hall. •Fiscal Court, 7 p.m., at the courthouse •SPMS SBDM, 3:45 p.m. •Meade County Board of Education meeting, 7:30 p.m. •Free Excel Basic class, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Meade County Career and Education Center. For more information, call270-422-5884. Meade County Education and Career Center is affiliated with Elizabethtown Community College. •Al-Anon Meeting, 8 p.m., at the Alcohalt House. Call 828-2624 •Parks Committee meeting, 6 p.m. •Gamblers Anonymous, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Center, Radcliff, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9 •Meade County Clothes Closet will have Senior Citizens Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 60 and over. All clothing, purses and shoes will be 50% off. •Free Childbirth Education Class, 7-9 p.m. in the Harrison Room of Harrison County Hospital. Class will be instructed by the professional nursing staff. To register, call (812) 738-7830, ext. 132
•David T. Elementary SBDM, 3:15 p.m. •Muldraugh Elementary SBDM, 3:30 p.m. •Diabetes nutrition class for new people, Meade County Health Department, 1 p.m. •Diabetes nutrition class – follow up, Meade County Health Department, 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 10 •Flaherty SBDM, 3:30 p.m., in the library •Meade County District Firefighters Committee meeting, 7 p.m., at fire station 1. •Payneville Fire Department meeting, 7:30 p.m. •WorkKeys Preparation and Certification, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Meade County Education and Career Center, affiliated with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. For more information or to register, call (270) 422-5884. •Family Fun Night, Meade County Public Library Annex, 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 •The Parr-Frans Cemetery, Inc., is having a bake sale today and tomorrow, 9 a.m. both days, at Webb’s Grocery and Stull’s Grocery in Andyville. For more information, call (270) 497-4373. •“A Walk to Remember” walkathon, 5:30 p.m., Meade County Extension office, Old Ekron Road. For information, call 422-2148.
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Mr. and Mrs. DeNeil Whelan, Vine Grove, are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, TeNeil Lee Whelan, to Sean Marty Seabolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marty Seabolt, Brandenburg. TeNeil is employed at the Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust in Vine Grove and is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Business at WKU. Sean is employed at Altec Industries, Elizabethtown, and will receive a Bachelors Degree in Applied Technology from WKU in 2007. The ceremony will take place May 19, 2007, at noon EDT at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove, Kentucky.
Friday, May 4 •Farm Service Agency meeting, 8:30 a.m. Call 422-3188 (First Friday of every month) •Ancestral Trails Historical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the new Nelson County Public Library in Bardstown located in the old Flaget Hospital. Visitors will be able to tour the new library and genealogy room. For more information call (270) 8623209. •Meade County Extension Homemakers will have a bake sale to benefit the Homemakers scholarship fund. It will be held in front of Sav-A-Lot beginning at 8 a.m. •The Central Kentucky Artist Guild will be having an annual all-member show, 6-8 p.m., Historic State Theater Complex, 209 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown.
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Children’s differences fascinate parents QUESTION: I have two children who are as different as night and day. In fact, they conform perfectly to your description of "strong-willed" and "compliant" children. One is a spitfire and the other is a sweetheart. I am very interested in knowing more about what this means for them long-term. Beyond everyday issues of discipline and relating within a family, what can you tell me about these kids? DR. DOBSON: You'll be interested to know that more than 35,000 parents participated in a study I conducted to answer those specific questions. It is described in detail in my book "Parenting Isn't for Cowards," but let me boil down some of the most important findings. Remember that these conclusions represent common traits and characteristics that may or may not apply to your two
children. These descriptions strong-willed or compliant. represent what typically hap- These elements of temperapens with very strong-willed ment are basically inherited, children (SWC) and very and can occur in the eldest compliant children (CC) as child or in the baby. the years unfold. •No. 4: Most par•No. 1: In the ents know they human family, there have a SWC very F OCUS ON are nearly three early. One-third can THE FAMILY times as many SWCs tell it at birth. Twoas CCs. Nearly thirds know by the every family with first birthday, and multiple children 92 percent are cerhas at least one tain by the third SWC. birthday. Parents of •No. 2: Male compliant children SWCs outnumber know it even earlier. females by about 5 •No. 5: The temJ AMES percent, and female peraments of chilD OBSON CCs outnumber dren tend to reflect males by about 6 those of their parpercent. Thus, there ents. Although there is a slight tendency for males are many exceptions, two to have tougher tempera- strong-willed parents are ments and for females to be more likely to produce toughmore compliant, but it is often minded kids and vice versa. reversed. •No. 6: One of the most •No. 3: The birth order has interesting findings is related nothing to do with being to what parents can expect
from SWCs in the teen years. The answer? A battle! Fully 74 percent of SWCs rebel significantly during adolescence. Those were the primary findings from our study. It yielded a picture of the compliant child as being someone more at peace with himself or herself, as well with parents, teachers and peers. The strong-willed child, by contrast, seems compelled from within to fuss, fight, test, question, resist and challenge. Why is he or she like that? It is difficult to say, except to affirm that this child is more unsettled in every aspect of life. We do know that lower self-esteem is related to the excessive peer dependency, academic difficulties, social problems and even the rebellion we have seen. Acceptance of one's intrinsic worth is the core of the personality. When it is unsteady, everything else is affected.
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The power of sharing wounds “Voyeur television” started with Candid Camera. Now we have one “reality” show after another where people “tell all,” knowingly or unknowingly. The guests on Jerry I have a New York Times Springer merely expose their cartoon thumb-tacked on the wounds for voyeurs to laugh wall near my computer where at. At least the guests on “Dr. I do my writing. It pictures a Phil” and “Oprah Winfrey” young lady, sitting comfort- expose their wounds so as to ably in a window sill, a cup of get help, and to help others tea at her side, with a note pad heal their wounds. St. Paul bragged often on her raised knees. The caption reads, “Dear Mom and about his “woundedness.” Dad: Thanks for the happy When speaking of his mysterichildhood. You’ve destroyed ous “thorn in the flesh,” he brags about his any chance I had of becoming a great E NCOURAGING “ w e a k n e s s e s , insults, hardships, writer.” W ORDS persecutions and It made me realconstraints,” not in ize again, that if some sick, narcissisthings had not been tic way to get symthe way they were pathy and attention, when I was young, I but “for the sake of would probably not Christ.” He believed have anything to that “when I am preach or write about weak, then I am today. Some people strong.” have warned me that J. R ONALD “Nobody wants it is dangerous to be K NOTT to hear about the so open about my labor pains. They wounds, but, for the just want to see the most part, I have ignored them and spilled my baby.” In our relationships guts, not just as a cheap way to with others, it is often our vicget sympathy, but whenever I tory over pain and suffering, think it might be helpful to not just how much we suffered, that can be helpful to others. There is one caution to those who are experiencing “telling all” and “spilling your their own pain and suffering. guts” in a public way. Above Talking about how good we the cartoon, mentioned above, have it, how lucky we have I also have a quote from an old been and how clever we are baseball player named Johnny usually turns people off. What I am talking about Sain. He says, “People don’t want to hear about the labor here is “compassion,” a Latin pains. They just want to see word, meaning “to suffer the baby.” Just spilling your with.” The dictionary defines guts in public is intrusive and “compassion” as “deep awaredoesn’t help people, unless ness of the suffering of another you can show that you have coupled with the wish to gone through some healing relieve it.” When I “spill my guts” and and triumphed over them. They want to see a positive “tell my story” in these columns, outcome or else it is dismissed it is not to get sympathy, but to be a “wounded healer.” as whining.
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Not long ago, my adult pened? The more time we spend daughter was driving my car, adjusting the rearview mirror, looking at what is behind us, when it just came off in her the less time we spend seeing hand. The whole thing came what is before us. Looking to the past so it can guide us in unglued from the windshield. After a few miles of driving the future can be good. But with no rearview mirror, I real- when we look in the past because there is ized just how much something there we time we spend lookjust can't quite get ing behind us. It's ok PASTOR ’ S over, it can be harmto check and see S POTLIGHT ful. what is behind you The Apostle Paul when you are drivsaid in Philippians 3, ing. But when you "This one thing I do, are living for God, forgetting those looking behind us things which are can be discouraging, behind, and reacheven dangerous. ing forth unto those When the things which are Hebrews were set R ANDY I press before, free from bondage J OHNSON toward the mark for from Egypt and life the prize of the high became difficult, it calling of God in didn't take long for them to look in the past and Christ Jesus." Rather than living in the long to return there. They murmured against Moses, the one past, let us look forward with who help set them free. They hope in Christ Jesus. The past is good as a guidesaid, "Did God bring us into this wilderness to die? It post, but it is not so good as a would be better for us to hitching post. Don't stay tied return to Egypt." They longed to the past. to return to the bonds of slavRandy Johnson is the reverend ery and torture! of the Brandenburg Church of God How much time do you and also hosts a radio show on spend looking in the past? Do WMMG from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 you spend time reliving some p.m. from Monday through hurtful situation that hap- Wednesday.
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School hosts child abuse awareness vigil Elizabethtown Community and Technical College hosted the 1st Annual Child Abuse Awareness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, April 26, 2007 in the John Behen Room in the Administration Building. April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The Phoenix Club, an ECTC student organization dedicated to increasing awareness of all types of domestic violence, sponsored the event, along with students and faculty in the college’s human services program. About 60 people attended the vigil, which featured two student speakers who were survivors of child abuse. Kathy Dow and Jayne Bartley, Family Service Office Supervisors for Nelson and Washington Counties, spoke about the challenges confronted by social workers whose job it is to protect children from various forms of abuse and neglect. The vigil also included songs sung by Amy Williams and poetry read, or written, by ECTC faculty, staff and students. The evening ended with a candlelight ceremony in memory of victims and celebration of survivors of child abuse. Anyone interested in learning more about the Phoenix Club can contact Susan Berry at 270-706-8436 or sberry0003@kctcs.edu.
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dream come true.” The Brandenburg-born singer will return to Meade County again this summer for a benefit concert after performing in Miami, Fla. “I’m proud to tell people I’m from Brandenburg,” she said. “I’m looking forward to coming back again. We just need to find the right kind of space for it.” Proceeds from her albums, which can be purchased at the Golden Manor Motel, or www.DonnaGeddes.com, for $15, will go towards the Airline Ambassadors International. The non-profit program was founded by a flight attendant in 1996 and helps to deliver aid to the underprivileged worldwide. “They take supplies to orphanages and help bring
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would be years later before fate would deliver a second chance. In the 1980s, Geddes worked on two Hollywood films, to include “In Country” and “Next of Kin,” featuring Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze, who Geddes said was a “fantastic dancer” from firsthand experience. Although she was more interested in meeting famed Perry County musician Gene Ritchie, Geddes said Swayze had a few encouraging words for her when shooting ended. “One of the last things he told me was to believe in
myself,” she remembered, admitting, however, by that point she had given up on ever putting out an album. Geddes was divorced and raising three children on her own and considered a professional music career out of reach. In the 1990s, Geddes returned to music, playing in Michigan and working on music festivals. “I kept working to make ends meet like everyone else,” she said. “But I’d pretty much given up on the idea of ever seeing the possibility of having a record.” Later that decade, Geddes
returned to Meade County after her mother was injured in a motorcycle accident. After her youngest child graduated from Meade County High School, Geddes accepted her current position as a flight attendant with American Airlines in 1998 and met her husband, Robert, a year later. It was singing karaoke on a cruise ship in 2001 that delivered her next shot at fame when she met singer/songwriter Barry Crompton, who was the ship’s hired performer. Crompton was impressed with Geddes, and a long-lasting friendship began. Crompton eventually left the open seas and relocated to Los Angeles, where he began producing albums. Crompton had no hesitation when Geddes called him one day wondering if he would produce her album. “I don’t want to fly forever and I really just want to sing,” she told him. Crompton produced the album with Tim Smith, whose
uncle, Arthur, is in the Country Music Hall of Fame. “We put an album together and it was so much more than I expected,” she said. Even though Geddes has her own label now, Dragonfly Records, she can still be found singing in the same Karaoke bars in Baltimore and said she doesn’t plan on quitting her day job anytime soon. She said the difference in her career was when she stopped pressuring herself to succeed. “My life during the past 10 years has been about being the best person I can be and making sacrifices for other people,” she said. “I lost that need to prove to myself I could sing.” Geddes recent accomplishments have convinced her that dreams are worth holding onto, no matter what that dream is. “Everybody has dreams,” she said. “And no matter what age you are, you should never give up your dreams.”
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Senior starting pitcher Drew Stankiewicz, far left, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a 2-run bomb over the left-center fence against rival Breckinridge County Tuesday.
If you look at its overall record, the Greenwave baseball team appears to be struggling mightily. Overall, the team is nine games below .500 at (6-15). But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll see that the team is also (3-0) against its crucial district slate, which includes rivals Hancock and Breckinridge counties. The Hornets are (9-9) overall, while the Tigers are (10-14), but after Meade completed a regular-season sweep against Breckinridge Tuesday, the Tigers are (1-2) in the district and so is Hancock. With only three district teams, no one has any chance of catching a ’wave and Meade has taken the top seed — and the benefits that go with it. “With today’s win, we clinched the automatic No. 1 seed in the district tournament,” senior Drew Stankiewicz said after Tuesday’s 11-1 shellacking of Breckinridge. “So, that means we’re automatically in the champi-
onship game and that’s a big help because we’re automatically in the region tournament — that’s a good feeling.” The Greenwave was all over the Tigers from the opening pitch, scoring nine runs in the first two innings. “I think jumping on them early gets them down a little and it makes our hitters a little bit more aggressive, which we need,” coach Darren Snell said. “When we’re struggling, we tend to take too many pitches and when we’re hitting well, guys go up looking to hit — and that’s why hitting is contagious. One guy gets a hit, the next guy goes up looking to get one and it just keeps on going and guys get more aggressive.” In the first inning, sophomore Cody Staples led off with a double and No. 3 hitter, senior Jordan Alexander hit a single, scoring Staples. Alexander stole second and senior Cambron Rockwood hit a single, scoring Alexander. Then, senior T.J. Millay hit a single
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SPORTS BRIEFS Signup deadlines pending for several athletic camps
• The Meade County High School Greenwave basketaball program will be hosting summer basketball camps for all kids in the county June 4 through June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The deadline to signup without a late penalty is May 23, and signup forms are located at every school in the county, or you can leave a message for coach Jerry Garris by calling 4227515. The fee is $100. The camp will be held at Stuart Pepper Middle School this year and a three-day shootout is scheduled for June 11 through June 13. There are nine teams scheduled for play Monday, June 11, and 12 teams on Tuesday, June 12, with championship matches on Wednesday, June 13.
•The Lady Waves and coach Josh Hurt are also holding a camp June 11-15 and the early signup period ends May 15.
•The wrestling team is also holding a camp from May 29 through June 2 at James R. Allen for students entering grades 4 through 12. The registration fee is $60.
Sophomore Jonah Cundiff won his singles match against Fort Knox Tuesday, 6-0, 6-3.
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The tennis teams are preparing for region play, coming in just more than a week, after finishing regular season play this Monday at North Hardin and Tuesday at Doe Valley against Bardstown. Last Thursday and Friday, the teams competed in the Lincoln Heritage Conference Tennis Tournament, with the girls advancing past the first round. Coach Amber English said the girls’ team made it to the second round before running into conference powers Elizabethtown, who won both the boys’ and girls’ titles, and Central Hardin. “We won our first round with our (No.) 1 and (No.) 2 doubles,” she said. “Kate Daley and Caroline Wilson won the first round and played Etown in the second and they played them pretty well. Jessie Jenkins and Kayla Stull also won their first round and played Central (Hardin) in the second round. They played them well, too, and they’re improving and that’s what I like to see.” English said her team has steadily gotten better throughout the season and is looking to parlay its conference success into some region tournament victories. “I was happy we made it to the second round because we did our best and we have regionals coming up so we’re looking forward to that,” she said. “I think we’ve progressed every match. The biggest thing with them is just believing they can win and beat some of those teams like E-town and Central.” The boys were all eliminated in the first PLEASE
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Eighth-grader Raymie Greenwell struck out 8 in relief Wednesday against Breckinridge County.
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The Lady Waves crucial makeup district tilt with Breckinridge County was called in the top of the tenth inning on Wednesday night with the score knotted at 2-2. The game was originally scheduled for April 26 but rescheduled due to some of the same weather that got Tuesday’s game re-suspended. Coach Mike Harreld said the makeup time
would be decided after last night’s doubleheader at Hancock County. If the Waves won the double-header, the makeup would be critical to district tournament seeding, as the team would still have a shot at the No. 1 seed. “We’ll finish it out from where it ended and since we were in the tenth, it will go to the tiebreaker,” Harreld said. “The last hitter from the inning before will start out on second base for the international tiebreaker, and then we’ll get the same shot in the bottom of the inning.” Harreld said waiting to finish such a big game is difficult on everyone. “Especially with the situation the district is PLEASE
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MCHS female golfer up for new challenge BY SHAUN T. COX sports@thenewsstandard.com
Campbellsville University has an up-and-coming women’s golf program that just signed an upand-coming Meade County High School golfer. Senior Brittani` Laney signed on the dotted line last Tuesday to play for Tigers head coach Lindsay Hines, who said Laney has the type of leadership qualities that can help build the budding program. “She has a great demeanor on the course and she really keeps her cool,” Hines said. “I think she’ll be a great leader for our team and she has the potential to grow into a real-
ly great player. The Campbellsville women’s program has only had three full seasons of team competition thus far, but has already produced some of the top golfers in its conference. “We are a fairly new program,” Hines said. “2004-2005 was when we started to have a full team of women and we’ve grown every year since — not only in number but in talent. Since ’04, we’ve had two Mid-South Conference Players of the Year. Next year will be our largest team as far as numbers and talent.” After taking visits to several Kentucky college campuses, Laney said Campbellsville felt the most
like home. “I went down for the Tiger Roundup — their mascot is the Tigers and a bunch of high school students go down on a Friday afternoon and spend the night,” she said. “We stayed with students and went to class with them… and it was a really homey atmosphere. It just reminded me a lot of home with the way people treated me. The coach was really nice and I didn’t see that in a lot of the other colleges I went to. “I visited Lindsey Wilson and Kentucky Weslyan — they were my PLEASE
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After trailing teammates, Gordon is on a roll BY BUDDY SHACKLETTE
DAYTONA BEACH — It’s amazing how two incredible weeks can turn things around for a racecar driver. Heading to Phoenix three weeks ago, four-time NEXTEL Cup champion Jeff Gordon was considered the most-talented driver that ranked third on his team. Sure, Gordon has had the points lead since Mark Martin took on parttime status, but teammates Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch were getting all of the press for running up front and winning races. Heading to Phoenix, Gordon had three poles and three runner-up finishes but hadn’t been able to close the deal with a win. On the other hand, Johnson had three wins and Busch won at Bristol. “We’re having a lot of success this year. But, we’ve also had some times when we haven’t run as well. A year or two ago, Jack Roush had five cars in the top 10,” said team owner Rick Hendrick. “The Gibbs cars could easily be sitting here with three wins, and we’d be sitting here with three. You enjoy it while you can — it’s too com-
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., left, congratulated Jeff Gordon, right, for passing his father, Dale Earnhardt Sr., for sixth all-time on the career victories list.
petitive out there.” Johnson has stayed the course, Busch has endured some of the same trouble that has plagued teammate Casey Mears, and Gordon has been downright on fire since a trip to the desert a couple of weeks ago.
He hasn’t necessarily been dominant, but he’s stayed out of trouble, kept himself in a position to win and particularly, been in that position at the end of the race. He’s led 124 of a possible 504 laps over the last two races while making history over the
last two weeks. His 76th career win at Phoenix pulled him even with the late Dale Earnhardt on the NASCAR all-time wins, but one week later — and on what would’ve been Earnhardt’s 56th birthday no less — Gordon surpassed Earnhardt, taking sole possession of sixth on the all-time wins list with 77 victories. And the Californian did so under a cascade of beers thrown from the stands following his victory. “I just don’t think at this point I’ve taken enough time to really reflect on it. In the next days I’ll think about it and think how cool it is to have 77 victories. But, I can tell you that shortly after that, it’s going to be business as usual. I’m going to the shop after that — probably on Tuesday — I’ve got a bunch of stuff going on Wednesday and we’re preparing for Richmond,” Gordon said. “But one day, I hope I’ll have the opportunity to look back on every one of them and realize just how special it’s been and the career I’ve had and the wins I had.” While Gordon has flourished as of late, Hendrick’s day last Sunday was PLEASE
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and that was really the key to the game there. If we had gotten one or two of those guys in, it would have been a whole different ballgame.” With a No. 1 seed in the district tournament locked up, the team has shifted its focus to beating Hancock next week for a full district sweep of the regular season and Snell made it clear, the guys aren’t taking that game off. “No, not at all, we want to sweep the district,” he said. “We want to win them all. You want to go into your district tournament having beaten them both times you’ve played them. “I think that gives you an advantage mentally more than anything. It’s going to be tough for us to beat them because we haven’t seen (their ace) yet. Supposedly, he throws pretty hard so that might be a tough one for our hitters.” Snell said a district title could really make this season something special and this team could leave its mark. “If we win the district, we’ll go in (the regional tournament) as a No. 1 seed and we’ll get to play a No. 2 out of someone else’s district,” he said. “If you happen to draw the Owensboro district, the difference between a one and a two seed there isn’t that big. But if you get one from some of these other districts we play against, the difference between a one and a two could be big. “We’ve never won a district championship here before and that’s one thing these kids could do that nobody else has done. That could really turn around their season. Right now, they don’t think it’s a total failure but obviously, it hasn’t gone as well as we’d like. But, if they come back and win the district championship, that’s what they’ll remember.”
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Senior Cambron Rockwood dives head first into third base Tuesday against Breckinridge County. Rockwood finished the game with a single and a triple, two RBIs and a run scored. Rockwood scored after senior Drew Stankiewicz hit a two-run homer over the fence in left-center in the 11-1 victory that was called after the top of the fifth inning because of the high school mercy rule. The Greenwave completed a regular season sweep of the Tigers for the second straight season and now have a stranglehold on the No. 1 overall seed in the district tournament. As the top seed, the team is guaranteed a spot in the district title game and the regional tournament. The district tournament winner will play the No. 2 seed from another district in the region, and the loser will play a district champion in the first round of regional play.
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Above: Senior Jordan Alexander stole second base during Tuesday’s 11-1 win over Breckinridge County. Alexander also had two hits, three RBIs and scored two runs.
Right: Senior Brooks Benton has shown some handy glove work at third base this season. Benton also had two hits and scored a run.
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to knock in Rockwood. “We haven’t been getting a bunch of runs early all season and once we do, it makes the game go a lot smoother,” Stankiewicz said. In the second, Meade County really poured it on in scoring six more. Senior Brooks Benton led off with single, and moved to second on a sacrifice by senior Daniel Crean. After Staples was hit by a pitch, senior Corey Thomas hit a single to knock in Benton. Alexander came up and hit a triple to clear the bases. Not to be outdone, Rockwood hit a triple, scoring Alexander. Next up was Stankiewicz, who hit a rocket over the leftcenter fence for a two-run homer, his first of the season. “It was a 3-1 fastball,” he said after the game. “In high school, I hit one last year in the district tournament, so this is my second one.” Snell said Stankiewicz is really starting to come around at the plate. “He’s obviously making some pretty good adjustments from the beginning of the season to now,” he said. Stankiewicz was also the starting pitcher, giving up one run in five innings — all it took to take out the Tigers. “He’s hasn’t thrown in a while — it’s been a good week,” Snell said of his pitcher’s performance. “We didn’t expect him to have pinpoint accuracy, but he was good enough. Stankiewicz also felt like he didn’t get the ball over the plate enough. “I threw pretty good — not as many strikes as I would have liked,” he said. “It was enough to get the job done, but certainly not my
best performances.” In the fourth, Stankiewicz reached on a walk and went to third on a hit and run with junior Justin Geary at the plate, who hit a single and then stole second. Sophomore Mikie Derossett hit a double, knocking in Stankiewicz and Geary and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Tigers. Stankiewicz gave up a single in the top of the fifth, which wasn’t enough to stop the 10-run, mercy rule end of the game. Snell credited his backup players for their handy glove work in keeping the Tigers from scoring in the latter innings of the route. “In getting a lead like that, we were able to put some guys into the game who are better defensive players,” he said. “Daniel Allen made a couple of nice defensive plays out in right and if he wasn’t in the game, we may not have been able to make those plays. “And Devon Lacefield, there in the last inning going in, that’s a big defensive replacement and when you can put guys in like that — that defensively are excellent players — that’s a big plus for you. If you’re only up one or two runs, you can’t do that, but up five, six, seven runs, you can afford to put them in there.” Monday, Meade lost its rematch with North Hardin 5-4 after leaving too many runners on base early. “We played pretty well and we didn’t have any errors,” Snell said. “Brooks pitched well on the mound and we hit the ball all right. Brooks hit a three-run homer in the fifth and they were able to come back in the sixth and tie it up. “Then, in the seventh, they were able to score one more than we did. We had a lot of guys on early and couldn’t get them around
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round and Coach Mark Zweifel said the conference tournament went about the way he expected. Zweifel said he thinks his young team will be better prepared next year with a summer full of practice. “I felt like all of our teams could have done a little bit better,” he said. “Jonah played at his level and when he went against (Jacob) Blevins, from Central (Hardin), he played an entire game that night. If he played that kind of a game against the other competition, he would probably be undefeated this year. Blevins was the No. 1 player in the conference and more than likely, he’ll be the No. 1 in the region.” Meade County already plays in a tough region with powers like Elizabethtown and Central Hardin, and the tournament draw didn’t do Meade any favors. “It was one of those nights that things just didn’t go our way. My kids got bad draws — and I don’t say that to be spiteful. Jonah got the No. 1 kid in the region and had Mike won his first round match, he would have had the No. 2 seed in the conference. Both of my doubles teams got seeded draws in their first match, so it went the way I expected. They played well and gave it everything they had and that’s all any coach could ask
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top schools. I looked at Louisville but it was a little too big for me. Everything I needed was (at Campbellsville) and it wasn’t far from home.” MCHS coach Deena Hurt said she thought Campbellsville was the perfect place for Laney. “Campbellsville is an outstanding small college with a Christian background and it has an excellent athletic tradition,” she said. “At a golf invitational tournament last season, I spoke with a representative from Campbellsville about the possibility of Brittani` fitting in very well at their school. I cannot take any credit for that, however. It was through her hard work and Brittani`’s family commitment to golf that she is joining their team.” Laney’s family commitment to golf concerns the time she’s spent on the course with her dad, Gaylon, and the two started playing together when Brittani` was about 10-years-old. “He would hit and I would hit, but I wouldn’t hit mine again — I would pick it up and take it to his,” she said. “I would pick mine up again and that’s how I learned the swing of things. I was in middle school and I was upset because there wasn’t a team that I could join. I guess I started getting serious then — about as serious as you can get in middle school.” The MCHS team practices at Doe Valley in Brandenburg, and it was the practice facilities and dorms that really
for.” Zweifel said the overwhelming opinion of others at the tournament is that his young team has improved tremendously. “Take Jonah (Cundiff) at the conference tournament,” he said. “Everyone that saw him play last year said he’s heads and shoulders above where he was. Everyone said by the time he’s a senior he’ll be one of the better players in the region and the same thing with Michael (West). When they get their entire game going, they’ll be fine.” Monday, the team is at North Hardin and Tuesday is the final regular season match at Doe Valley before region play begins. Zweifel said it could help if his team draws some of the same opponents in the upcoming region tournament a week from this Monday. But, there are five other teams that will be added to the mix, making preparation difficult. “When we get to regions, now you throw in Nelson Campbellsville, County, Bardstown, Bethlehem and Springfield,” he said. “That’s an additional five teams and some of those teams have some quality players and it becomes a situation where if you have to play any of them and you never have before, you’ll go in cold and you won’t know how to prepare for them. If we get lucky and draw the kids from our conference in the first round, we should do fairly well.” Earlier this week, the girls’ team won its first team victo-
impressed Laney on her visits to Campbellsville. “They have a sports complex that’s just a big building with Astroturf… where the golf team can hit into the nets and the softball team used it — it was amazing,” she said. “They just built a new chapel — which should be finished this fall — and The Village, where I’ll be rooming was just amazing. There are townhouses with six girls per village — three rooms and three bathrooms. I’ll only have to share a bathroom with one girl instead of the whole school.” Hines said the complex is definitely a bonus during the winter and spring, when playing outdoors is sometimes impossible. “The course we play at is only five minutes from campus and we have the on-campus facility where if it’s raining or during the wintertime, we can hit balls indoors,” she said. “We also have two different weight rooms where she can get stronger and we have a swimming pool, which is actually really good for golfers because it doesn’t strain muscles — it just strengthens them.” Hines said getting more distance off the tee is probably the aspect of Laney’s game she needs to work on most. “She’s straight off the tee, she doesn’t hit it real far but that’s something we can work on as she comes and focuses solely on golf and academics here at Campbellsville,” she said. “It’s a huge jump from high school to college as far as yardage. We play close to 6,000 yards, where now she’s used to playing 4,800 to 5,000. So, I think distance is going to be
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“We had our first team match win (Monday) against Nelson,” English said. “We improve every game and that’s what you like to see. They were very excited. Jessie and Kayla won in a third set and Jessie Jordan won No. 2 singles in her third set and so did our No. 3 singles.” Zweifel said the boys didn’t do as well as he would have liked. “We were in every match and with a couple of shots here and a couple of shots there, we should have won the match probably 3-2,” he said. “It was another one of those days where nothing went the way we needed it again.” Zweifel said tennis is one of those games that no matter how good you are or how much you practice, some days you have and some, you don’t. “Tennis is a funny game,” he said. “There are days when everything goes in and there are days when everything goes out. It’s sort of like golf if you think about it. Tennis is a very humbling game because one day, you can be hitting the ball a ton and the next, it’s like, ‘what am I doing wrong?’ I’m holding the racket the way I always do but the ball keeps sailing.”
Boys Nelson County match:
Jonah Cundiff lost to Daniel Moore 5-7, 1-6 Mike West lost to Brandon Giovanetti 6-7 (4-7), 2-6 Tyler Chapman lost to Jeremy
key for her to step up her game.” There are opportunities out there for kids to earn college athletic scholarships outside the worlds of basketball and football, the so-called “moneymakers.” Hurt said all it takes is a little grit and determination. “I think it speaks a great deal for Meade County athletics to have so many students capable of playing at the next level,” she said. “As for golf and other “fringe” sports, Brittani` is proof that hard work and dedication will pay off. I expect Brittani`’s career to really take off throughout college. She is coachable and will benefit greatly from having a fresh set of eyes instructing her.” Laney said too many people think all she does is ride around in a cart all day, swinging a stick at a little ball, which is simply not true. Competitive golfers on every level — from junior golf, to high school, to college and to the pros — are only allowed to walk, no matter how hot it might be. Laney said it’s time people realized how competitive golf is and how much you have to practice not only to get good, but stay good. “A lot of other sports don’t get as much recognition and after a while, it just kind of drives you crazy,” she said. “It’s a sport that most people say ‘It’s boring.’ I watch it sometimes just to see how (pros) play compared to how I play. But, people say ‘It can’t be that hard. All you’re doing is going out and hitting a ball.’ Go out there, you shoot and tell me then how it’s easy. It’s a sport you have to practice all the time.”
S PORTS B RIEF MCHS guard earns a spot on Kentucky All-Star team
Meade County senior and Mississippi State signee Riley Benock was named to the Kentucky All-Star team, which plays two games against the Indiana All-Star team every year. Coach Ron Bevars of North Hardin chose the team during tryouts last week, which includes Elizabethtown’s Steffphon Pettigrew, this year’s Mr. Basketball, Gatorade Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year in the state of Kentucky. The two teams will meet on June 16 in 2007 Kentucky All-Star Roster Name
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Western Kentucky’s Diddle Arena, and again in Conseco Field House in Indianapolis on June 23. Indiana swept last year’s games 90-74 and 94-66 — without former Ohio State and soon-to-be NBA star Greg Oden, who was injured at the time. The Hoosiers have also won the last five games in a row and have a commanding lead in the series at 76-40. This year’s Indiana team is led by Indiana University signee Eric Gordon, a five-star prospect who is rated the No. 1 shooting guard in the nation by rivals.com.
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Simpson 1-6 (played as a one set match due to darkness). Adam Myatt and Jordan Feldpausch lost to Patrick O’Bryan and Sam Loch 4-6, 6-4, 4-6 Kris Bergman and Jordan Roberts defeated Trust Upton and Ethan Cissell in a Proset: 8-1.
Boys Fort Knox match:
Jonah Cundiff defeated Ryan Ogden 6-0, 6-3 Mike West defeated Antone Dechesme 6-1, 7-6, (7-4) Tyler Chapman lost to Philip Warden 3-8 (proset) Jordan Feldpausch and Adam Myatt lost to Jake Piscal and George Velez 6-0, 5-7, 4-6 Kris Bergman and Jordan Roberts lost to Pedro Marrero and Craig Needham 3-6, 6-2, 5-7 Girls Fort Knox match:
Megan Wright lost to Precy Baltazar 3-6, 2-6 Brandi Bryan lost to Schalashly Marrero 3-6, 3-6 Brooklyn Smith lost to Patricia Perez 1-8 Kate Dailey and Caroline Wilson defeated Marissa Morris and Danielle Piscal 6-0, 6-0 Jessie Jenkins and Jessie Jordan defeated Kylee Bal/Natasha Moore 6-2, 6-2 Fort Knox won 3-2
Girls Nelson match:
Megan Wright lost to Morgan Stine 2-6, 5-7
Jessie Jordan lost to Katie Plante 7-5, 5-7, 6-7 (3-6) Brandi Bryan defeated Brittany Lewellen 8-4 Kate Dailey andCaroline Wilson defeated L. Filiatreau 6-1,
6-4 Jessie Jenkins and Kayla Stull defeated Amber Vittitow and Emily Handlosev 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 Meade wins 3-2
Notice of Proposed Rate Increase Notice is hereby given by that the MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (District) has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Kentucky (PSC) seeking approval of revised water rates and non-recurring charges.The District plans to implement the proposed rates upon approval by the PSC. First 2,000 Next 5,000 Next 10,000 Next 20,000 Over 37,000 Doe Valley Otter Creek Bulk Sales
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T OP T ENS Top Ten Movies 1. Blades of Glory (PG-13) Will Ferrell, Jon Heder 2. Meet the Robinsons (G) animated 3. Are We Done Yet? (PG) Ice Cube, Nia Long 4. Grindhouse (R) Rose McGowan, Freddy Rodriguez 5. The Reaping (R) Hilary Swank, David Morrissey 6. 300 (R) Gerard Butler, Lena Headey 7. Wild Hogs (PG-13) John Travolta, Tim Allen 8. Shooter (R) Mark Wahlberg, Kate Mara 9. TMNT (PG) Patrick Stewart, Sarah Michelle Gellar 10. Firehouse Dog (PG) Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood
Top 10 Video Rentals 1. The Pursuit of Happyness (PG-13) Will Smith (Sony) 2. Happy Feet (PG) animated (Warner) 3. Blood Diamond (R) Leonardo DiCaprio (Warner) 4. Eragon (PG) Edward Speleers (Fox) 5. Casino Royale (PG-13) Daniel Craig (Sony) 6. Rocky Balboa (PG) Sylvester Stallone (Sony) 7. The Holiday (PG-13) Cameron Diaz (Sony) 8. Children of Men (R) Clive Owen (Universal) 9. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (R) Sacha Baron Cohen (Fox) 10. Stranger Than Fiction (PG-13) Will Ferrell (Sony)
Top 10 DVD Sales 1. Eragon (PG) (20th Century Fox) 2. Blood Diamond (R) (Warner) 3. Casino Royale (PG-13) (Sony) 4. Rocky Balboa (PG) (Sony) 5. Borat (R) (20th Century Fox) 6. The Holiday (PG-13) (Columbia) 7. Peter Pan (G) (Walt Disney) 8. The Nativity Story (PG) (New Line) 9. The Departed (R) (Warner) 10. Everyone’s Hero (G) (20th Century Fox) (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
Friday, May 4, 2007
T HIS W EEK ’ S H OROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You are aware of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no matter how persuasive the counter-arguments might be. Money pressures will soon ease. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) By all means, have fun and enjoy your newly expanded social life. But don’t forget that some people are depending on you to keep promises that are very important to them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You need to wait patiently for an answer to a workplace problem and not push for a decision. Remember: Time is on your side. A financial matter needs closer attention.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You now have information that can influence that decision
you planned to make. But the clever Cat will consult a trusted friend or family member before making a major move.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Good news: You’re finding that more doors are opening for you to show what you can do, and you don’t even have to knock very hard to get the attention you’re seeking.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your gift for creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a sudden rush of responsibilities that would threaten someone less able to balance his or her priorities. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your Congratulations. energy levels are coming right back up to normal — just in time to help you tackle some worthwhile challenges and make some important choices.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The sage Sagittarian should demand a full explanation of inconsistencies that might be cropping up
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C A P R I C O R N (December 22 to January 19) A conflict between obligations to family and to the job can create stressful problems. Best advice: Balance your dual priorities so that one doesn’t outweigh the other. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t guess, speculate or gossip about that socalled “mystery” situation at the workplace. Bide your time. An explanation will be forthcoming very soon. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Boredom might be creeping in and causing you to lose interest in a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping over your usual routine and finding a new way to do an old task. BORN THIS WEEK: You can warm the coldest heart with your lyrical voice and bright smile. You find yourself at home, wherever you are. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc.
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For Rent
Miniature gelding, 7 years old? Broke to buggy, drives like Cadillac dream, driven in parade. Will help in learning to drive, $300. Mini mare, 7 years old? $350. Call Pat at (270) 422-5835.
2 bedroom, ceramic bath, central air, electric heat, nice and quiet. (270) 422-3036.
For Sale
• Secretary and inhouse sales positions (lumber yard experience preferred, computer skills necessary)
Announcements
15 ft. wide electric “chain” roll-up door with electric motor. Never used, still in crate. $1200. Call Bob at (270) 668-4857.
• Yard truck loader/ order picker (lumber yard experience preferred)
One order, One check, One smart move! Same time and money by making one call to place a 25word classified in 70 Kentucky newspapers for only $250. For more information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502223-8821
We Wrote the Book on Credit Counseling-Consumer Credit Counseling Service, established in 1955, is Kentucky’s local community source for financial education, budgeting, credit and debt counseling with offices in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Florence, Jeffersontown, Pikeville and Richmond. Toll free 800-355-2227,www.cccservices.com
Business Opportunities
Commissions, Residuals and Bonuses for marketing Cell phones, Satellite TV, Home security systems, Healthcare products and services, Etc. Full or Part-Time. FREE SEMINARS May 10, Lexington. (859)269-3386. Space limited. Call for Reservation. www.rx4fortune.com
’89 Travelmaster – 350 Chevy engine, sleeps six, bath, full kitchen, lots of storage, 51,000 miles. $6,500. Call (270) 497-4766.
Campers
14.3 ft. fisher boat, 2001 motor, 2004 trailer, camouflage, trolling motor, lots of accessories, great condition. For more information, call (270) 828-4831. RPM Mini Motos: Kawasaki KDX 50 Replica Dirt Bike $375; Kawasaki Ninja 50 cc Pocket Bike $335. Free Shipping. COD Payment Available. 330-701-8719 Sawmills from only $2,990. Convert your Logs to Valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodindustries.com. FREE information: 1-800-578-1363 ext.500-A
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For Rent Commercial building, 1,400 square feet. 2615 Brandenburg Road. (270) 422-2499. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 20 minutes from Fort Knox. $400 per month, $400 deposit. No pets. Call (270) 422-2499. 1 bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator, central air and heat. County water, cable ready. Call (270) 496-4426 or 4964131 Valley View Apartments.
Announcements
270.668.4802 2025 By-Pass Rd Brandenburg, Ky
Help Wanted Hiring Administrative Assistant for small office in Brandenburg – looking for an enthusiastic long-term employee with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and experience with Microsoft Office and Quicken. Duties include preparing spreadsheets, newsletters, billing, plan and staff conventions and seminars. Some in-state travel required (expenses paid). $10 per hour, 20-30 hrs/wk. Please send resume immediately, with cover letter and references, to KAC, 301A Bypass Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
Announcements
I am not responsible for Robin Jeffries’ bills. Jerry Jeffries, Jr. Home Improvement
Part & Full-Time Positions Available
• CDL drivers, local lumber delivery • Cleanup help *Benefits* Send resume to: Knotts Supply, Inc. 11070 Rhodelia Road Rhodelia, KY 40161
Business Services Attention Homeowners: Display homes wanted for vinyl siding, windows, roofs, baths. Guaranteed Financing! No payments until January 2008. Starting at $99 month. Call 1800-251-0843
Help Wanted
Church Secretary: parttime, 25 hours per week. General office duties. Individual must be dependable, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS office, Publisher, and QuickBooks is desired. Please send cover letter and a resume with three references to P.O. Box 532, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108. Real estate sales office needs self-motivated sales person. Experience preferred. KY Land of Irvington. (270) 547-4222. Ann’s Cleaning Service – Cleaning homes in Louisville area. Serious applicants only. Must pass background and work check. Call (270) 422-2925, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crane Operator: Immediate Opening: EmployeeOwned contractor in need of a crane operator with 5 yrs of verifiable experience. Must be able to travel in the Kentuckiana area. Excellent pay and benefits. Send resume to PO Box 37270, Louisville, KY 40233 or fax 502/9923734. Drug Free Workplace. EOE- M/F/D/V Part-time, home-based Internet business. Earn $500-$1000/ month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No investment required. FREE details. www.K348.com. Mystery Shoppers- Get paid to shop! Retail/ Dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality/ customer service. Earn up to $150/ day. Call 1-888-727-0594 ($1.95 fee). Spencerian College (Lexington) is seeking energetic individuals to join our team of professional recruiters. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, goal driven, assertive, and organized. Consultative sales experience a plus. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Send resume to ladcock@spencerian.edu. EOE. WANT TO BE A NEWSPAPER REPORTER? But don’t have the training or experience. The Kentucky Press Association is offering a five-day Journalism Boot Camp, July 9-13, in Frankfort. Class is limited to 15 participants. $100 for one week of intensive journalism training. Contact the Kentucky Press Association, (502) 2238821, for details, or go to www.kypress.com and click on One-Week Journalism Boot Camp for details and registration form.
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$$Class-A Drivers$$ Terminals in Clarksville TN, Georgetown and Owensboro KY areas. Flatbed and van freight, planned reloads. Excellent pay, benefits, and hometime. Call 866-417-7387. Driver- $5K Sign-on Bonus for experienced teams: Dry Van & Temp Control. Solo jobs also available: Regional & OTR. O/Os & CDL-A Grads welcome. Call Covenant (866)684-2519. EOE. Drivers! Act now! *Miles *Benefits *Bonus *3643cpm/ $1.20/pm* $0 lease NEW trucks, Only 3 mos OTR 800-635-8669 Driver- Are you getting a pay increase? Roehl drivers have! Practical Route and Top 10 Pay. Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus. Students and O/O welcome. Class-A Required. Call Today! 877-774-5313 www.GoRoehl.com Driver: Don't just start your career, start it right! Company Sponsored CDL training in 3 weeks. Must be 21. Have CDL? Tuition reimbursement! CRST. 866-917-2778. Drivers- Top Pay 47¢ mile includes 3¢ bonus. Home weekly. Paid orientation. BCBS Insurance, low premiums. Class-A CDL 866-804-2065 required www.transportamerica.com DriverKNIGHT TRANSPORTATION- We are looking for drivers that want to be known by name and not a number. Call Joyce or Travis, 888346-4639. 4mos. OTR CDL-A experience required. Owner Ops: 800-437-5907. Driver- NEW MAY Pay Increase. 43CPM to 47CPM. Guarantee Hometime, Company or Lease Purchase available, BC/BS, CDL-A and 6 months experience required. 800-441-4271 ext. KY-100
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Pet Supplies
$39,900 NEW Doublewides; $19,900 NEW Singlewides. Luv Homes, Georgetown, 502-8671770
Happy Jack (R) Sardex II: The greaseless, odorless way to treat mange on dogs without steroids. At TSC Tractor Supply. (www.happyjackinc.com)
We’re expanding! More classifieds and Adopt-A-Pet are now located on Page B9!
Drivers: Class-A CDL Drivers Home Everyday, Some require hazmat, (2 yr recent exp required) 866-270-2665 www.abdrivers.com New Regional & OTR positions now available in your area! New equipment, premium pay package, Great benefits. Call 877-484-3061 or visit us at www.oakleytransport.com
Mobile Homes
SERVICE DIRECTORY Corvin’s
422-2600
Run Close to Home! $.45/mile! Excellent Miles! Home weekly! New equipment! Blue Cross/ Blue Shield! Dental! 401k! EZ Pass/ Toll Cards! Heartland Express 1-800-441-4953 www.heartlandexpress.com Regional Flatbed Drivers: NOW PAYING $.40/mile!!! Earn $50,000 PLUS 6% Bonus! Home every weekend and 1-2 times per week!! Great benefits including 401K! 6 mo. t/t & Class-A CDL req'd. Wabash Valley Transportation, Inc. 800-246-6305 www.wvtonline.com
Instructional Airlines Are Hiring! Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA Approved program. Financial Aid if qualifiedJob placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888)349-5387. Attend College Online from home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid and Computer provided if qualified. Call 866-8582121 www.onlinetidewatertech.com Driver- Ask how to get the BEST in Class-A & B CDL training. You deserve it! Truck America Training can teach you how. 1-866244-3644 www.tatcdl.com
Help Wanted
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Small Engine Mechanic
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Nice 2 acre lot, on blacktop road, city water and electric available. Located on Hwy 1238. $24,900. Owner finance available. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222
To Start Immediately Full time • Benefits Available
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1 acre with doublewide home and large building, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, completely remodeled with new kitchen, new windows & doors, drywall, new carpet, new light fixtures, new heat and air, on a confoundation. crete Located off US Hwy 60 & Hwy 144 on Hwy 333 (Big Springs Road). $89,900. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222 1.7 acres with 16’x 80’ mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vinyl siding and shingle roof, 2 new decks, located off Hwy. $54,900. www.kentucky-land.com 8282222
Home Improvement
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
35 Flaherty Road Ekron, Kentucky 40117
Manufactured Homes
1 and 2 acre wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, restricted to houses. $24,900 Owner financing available. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222
We’re Looking For You!
2935 Brandenburg Road Brandenburg, Kentucky
Jeff Adkisson - Owner/Operator
Building Lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved “restricted to houses.” $29,900. Owner finance available. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222 2 to 6 acre building lots in Farmington Estates, city water, paved roads, located off U.S. 60 on Fort Ave. (Hwy 1882) $24,900. Owner finance available. www.kentuckyland.com 828-2222
Galloway’s Home Improvement & Lawn Care 270-945-1736 Free Estimates!
JT
General Services • • • • • •
Yard Work - seeding, fertilizing, grading, etc. Tree Trimming & Cutting Tractor Work - driveways, yard grading, etc. Landscape Retaining Walls & Borders Pressure Washing & More! Concrete Sealing Fully Insured! Call for Free Estimates!
270-863-2406 J.M. Pollock
For all your air conditioning, heating & electrical needs, call the professionals at
Pike Electric 270- 496-4504
Serving this area since 1976. • Repairs • Replacement • New Work
In-Town & In-House Moving Household items too heavy to move...? Call us Your in-house moving specialist! We service ALL of Kentucky! MON-FRI 9-6 SAT 9-5
310 Dixie Hwy • Radcliff
270-352-0651
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LAWN CARE SERVICE Too busy with work or just not enough time in the day? Call Steve for a free estimate! No yard too big and no yard too small. All yards are welcome. 945-4122 or 828-8285 Insured.
Granny’s Treasures Thrift Shop It’s fine... It’s nifty....
to shop thrifty!
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Agriculture
• Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Bucket Truck, 65 ft. • Lot Clearing • Seasoned Firewood • Stump Removal • Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Crane Service • 24hr Emer. Service • Visa/MC Accepted
828-8124
PRO SERVICES Lot Clearing Crane Services Demolitions • Ponds Free Estimates 24 Hour Emergency Services
828-2364
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Wood • Brick • Concrete • Stucco • Aluminum • Vinyl Siding Plastic • Paint Removal • Fabric • Decks • Mobile Homes RVs and Boats • Farm Machinery & Much More!
BATES ENTERPRISES Another quality service brought to you by
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RAY’S
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Fully Licensed and Insured
24 Hour Emergency Service
270.268.1405 270.735.3231
PRO TREE
Tree Removal & Trimming Stump Grinding Free Estimates 24 Hour Emergency Services
828-2364
T.H. DRYWALL “No Job Is Too BIG or Too Small! 270.300.0949
WATTS AUTO Mechanic On Duty
422-2409
RICHARD’S
Auto Mart & Portable Buildings 422-5597 • 668-5374 2320 By-Pass Road Brandenburg, KY 40108
Painter
Home & Business Interior • Exterior Drywall Repair Over 25 Years Experience! H Fully Insured H
Call Mitch Stivers 270-496-4788
STORM SHELTER Where will you go in the event of severe weather or a tornado? Warren Construction Storm Shelters 668-2193 or 828-2970
WRIGHT’S CONSTRUCTION Residential • Commercial
• Reroofing •New Roofs • Tear Offs • •Flat Roofs • Repairs • Siding • Metal Roofing • Gutters • Chimney Repairs • • Insurance Work • 20 Years Experience • • Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Your home improvements done the W-right way the first time! 270-828-5206 • 502-724-3614
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MARKETPLACE
Classified Advertising Rates: $6.75 for 25 words, / 25¢ for each additional word. Reach more than 1 Million readers statewide for just $250!
Get Results In The News Standard Marketplace! Call 422-4542 To Place Your Ad Today!
For Rent
Miniature gelding, 7 years old? Broke to buggy, drives like Cadillac dream, driven in parade. Will help in learning to drive, $300. Mini mare, 7 years old? $350. Call Pat at (270) 422-5835.
2 bedroom, ceramic bath, central air, electric heat, nice and quiet. (270) 422-3036.
For Sale
• Secretary and inhouse sales positions (lumber yard experience preferred, computer skills necessary)
Announcements
15 ft. wide electric “chain” roll-up door with electric motor. Never used, still in crate. $1200. Call Bob at (270) 668-4857.
• Yard truck loader/ order picker (lumber yard experience preferred)
One order, One check, One smart move! Same time and money by making one call to place a 25word classified in 70 Kentucky newspapers for only $250. For more information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502223-8821
We Wrote the Book on Credit Counseling-Consumer Credit Counseling Service, established in 1955, is Kentucky’s local community source for financial education, budgeting, credit and debt counseling with offices in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Florence, Jeffersontown, Pikeville and Richmond. Toll free 800-355-2227,www.cccservices.com
Business Opportunities
Commissions, Residuals and Bonuses for marketing Cell phones, Satellite TV, Home security systems, Healthcare products and services, Etc. Full or Part-Time. FREE SEMINARS May 10, Lexington. (859)269-3386. Space limited. Call for Reservation. www.rx4fortune.com
’89 Travelmaster – 350 Chevy engine, sleeps six, bath, full kitchen, lots of storage, 51,000 miles. $6,500. Call (270) 497-4766.
Campers
14.3 ft. fisher boat, 2001 motor, 2004 trailer, camouflage, trolling motor, lots of accessories, great condition. For more information, call (270) 828-4831. RPM Mini Motos: Kawasaki KDX 50 Replica Dirt Bike $375; Kawasaki Ninja 50 cc Pocket Bike $335. Free Shipping. COD Payment Available. 330-701-8719 Sawmills from only $2,990. Convert your Logs to Valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. www.norwoodindustries.com. FREE information: 1-800-578-1363 ext.500-A
Health
Therapeutic Massage Velana Barr, Licensed NCTM
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Outdoors
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Friday, May 4, 2007
Try bluegill patterns, shapes for catching bigger bass BY JOHNNIE CRAIN
Anglers across the Midwest are constantly asking me why bass hit chartreuse and chartreuse dominated color baits. They say; ‘There’s nothing in the water that is chartreuse.’ While this is basically true, what fish see may not be exactly what we see. Things change under water and a fish’s eye is not the same as ours. Let’s take a closer look at a chartreuse-dominated color scheme that seems to work anywhere, any time — fire tiger. Fire Tiger pattern baits have been, and conitinue to be, one of the top-producing colors of all time. Fire tiger baits have a little green, orange, black, chartreuse
chartreuse so effective is that it is highly visible in any water color. Clear, stained or muddy, chartreuse shows up. It’s an easy color for bass and other predators to see. When a bluegill is speedily trying to escape a bass in pursuit, the blur of color on the bluegill very much looks like the fire tiger color. Even crawfish have orange, green and some black on them, which are the same basic colors of a bluegill. Color is a great trigger to help anglers catch more fish.
and yellow. Now what in the underwater world has those colors? Bluegill! Look closely at a bluegill and you’ll find all these colors, especially if the gill has been around weed cover for some time. Another factor is that many crankbaits are shaped more like a bluegill than shad or other bait fish. Remember the Big-O craze in the 70’s? It was called the pregnant bluegill, and man did it catch fish. Still does. When a bluegill is in escape mode, its colors blend together and appear similar to a fire tiger pattern.
Bait Shape Some major trends in the lure industry are to imitate the shad. Shad are a mainstay diet of a lot of fish, but bass — especially
The Importance of Chartreuse The main factor that makes
BIRD OF THE WEEK
big bass — love bluegill. Bluegill pattern baits are shorter, wider and designed to be fished in and around shallow water trees, rocks and brush. Bass find it much easier to hide behind an object and quickly and efficiently dispatch a bluegill than try to run down a school of open water shad. Bass, especially in ponds, are prone to attack bluegill. Have you ever hooked a small to medium-size bluegill and have a giant bass try to take the ‘gill? This has happend to me so many times I’ve started using larger hooks when bluegill fishing, just in case. I catch fewer ‘gills, but sometimes add a nice bass to the creel. You may want to try more
THE NEWS STANDARD/SHAUN T. COX
Try using bluegill shaped crankbaits like this B&D Custom Lures version, in chartreuse and fire tiger colors.
bluegill pattern baits this fall. The ‘gills will be hunkered around shallow cover and the bass will be prowling the shorelines looking for them. You may just improve your catch greatly.
For boating season, don’t forget certification cards for youngsters SGT. BOB MARANGO
The boating season is here and it is time to get boating certification cards for young boaters. It is important to note who may operate a boat and under what conditions. In Kentucky, if a person is less than 12-years-old they may not operate any boat with a motor over 10 horsepower, and this includes personal watercraft. If a person is between the ages of 12 and 17 they may operate a boat or personal watercraft, which has a motor over 10 horse-
power only if they have passed an approved boating safety course and carry the education certificate with them. They are exempt from this requirement if they are accompanied by a person 18 years or older. Boating education classes are offered in the 3rd district, which includes Meade, Breckinridge, Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, Spencer and Shelby counties, twice a month April through August. Please check the following schedule for time, place and
location.
BOATING 2007 SCHEDULE 3rd DISTRICT DATES April 4-5, 18-19 May 2-3, 16-17 June 6-7, 20-21 July 4-5, 18-19 Aug. 1-2, 15-16
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16 acre mini farm in Breckinridge County on paved road. Electric, pasture, woods. Only $41,500. Call Marion at (270) 668-4035.
Meade County – 1+ acre lot with 16x80 vinyl siding home, 2 porches, beautiful home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Close to Fort Knox and Louisville. $64,900. Financing available. (270) 828-8834 Spring Cleaning Sale – •2007 28x56, $41,900 •2007 28x48, 2x6 walls, glamour bath, $43,900 •2 Northern, Amish built 16x80’s, vinyl/shingle, 3 bedrooms, starting at $33,900 Save thousands! Call (270) 828-8834
Land for sale – 10 acres, lots of road frontage, $35,000. Call (270) 5472193 for more information.
Three Lots, Breckinridge County. 2 lots are 6.2 acres, 1 lot is 8.1 acres. $2,500 per acre for individual lots, $2,000 per acre for all 20.5 acres. Call Dwayne (270) 828-8748. For sale by owner 10+ acres on Old Ekron Road. 5 min from Brandenburg. County Water available. Approx 800 ft of road frontage. 4 BR/2BA house also for sale (270828-8450) www.meadecountyhomesforsale.com Just $195.22/ month* 1+ acres with FREE Boat Slips! Nicely wooded lake access property in brand new premier development on spectacular 160,000 acre recreational lake! Prime waterfronts available. Call 1-800-7043154, x. 1114 Price $34,900, *20% down, balance financed 30 years, 7.5% fixed, OAC
7 acre fisherman’s dream on creek by boat dock. Nice home site in Breckinridge County. Only $49,500. Call Marion at (270) 6684035. HUNTERS! LOOK! LOOK! 122 acres, Harrison County., Ky., near Lexington 88.9 acres, Fordsville, Ohio County 49 acres, Breckinridge County, Ky. 112 acres, Breckinridge County, Ky. 31 acres, Breckinridge County, Ky. 367 acres, Lewis County, Ky., near Morehead, Ky. See our website www.mwlandforsale.co m or call Marion Whelan at (270) 6684035. 20 acre mini farm in Breckinridge County near Webster. Call Marion at (270) 6684035. 1.5 acres restricted to home sites near Doe Valley. County water and electric available. Beautiful lots. Call Marion at (270) 6684035. 1-6 acres in Meade County near Vine Grove. OK for mobile homes or doublewides. County water and electric available. Call Marion at (270) 668-4035. in 1-3 acres Breckinridge County near Garfield. For more information call Marion at (270) 668-4035.
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Yard sale Saturday, May 5 at 1142 Sunset Drive in Vine Grove. On the corner of Sunset and Hobbs Reesor off Hwy 60 in Meade County.
28 acres in Breckinridge County. Open and wooded, has lots of road frontage. $49,500.
17.5 acres in Breckinridge County near Webster. Wooded, lots of road frontage. $500 Down.
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10 acres Garfield. Paved some fencing, land mostly $39,000.
Sgt. Bob Marango is a 21-year verteran of fish and wildlife law enforcement. He is an honors graduate of the University of Louisville with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology. Sgt. Marango and his family have lived in Meade County for the past 19 years.
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Directions: Gene Snyder (I265) to Bardstown Rd Exit (31-E). Go east approximately 5 miles to the Bullitt County line. Turn left on Waterford Rd (hwy 660). Go approximately 1 mile and the club is on the right.
BRANDENBURG Huntin’ & Fishin’
WILSON’S BAIT & TACKLE
Kodee Barr, left, with his brother proudly displays his 24-pound turkey harvested here in Meade County with a 12-gauge Mossberg. The turkey had a 9 1/2 inch combined beard length with 7/8 inch spurs.
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All classes are at the Jefferson County Sportsman’s Club from 6 to 9 p.m. and the phone number is 502-821-4440.
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In some states, it’s even illegal to use bluegill for bait, but I never do. I like to trick bass into taking a fake bait. God bless and good fishin’ Johnnie.
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House cleaning - $50 per house. For more information, call (270) 497-4391.
CHERRY BLOSSOM GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB, Georgetown. Voted #1 public access golf course by GolfWeek Magazine. Join us for your next round or outing. Call 502570-9849.
Spring cleaning in your home – I do windows! I have references. Weekdays. Call Kathy at (270) 547-4620. Leave message.
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.
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Youth
Friday, May 4, 2007
All Academics covered in two week window BY LAUREN BEDNAR YOUTH REPORTER
Throughout the week of April 23-27 Meade County High School participated in the mandatory statewide Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) testing. This year, only the sophomores and juniors were tested. Being a junior, this included me. Within the TARGET: week, we were tested in Y OUTH math, science, social studies, and arts and humanities, with multiple numerous choice questions and about 18 open responses. The juniors were the only class to test all week. “Testing really didn’t bother me,” said junior L AUREN Kelsie Ledford. “It’s B EDNAR there to make sure that we’re being taught what we should learn throughout high school.” The sophomores were only tested in reading. On the last day (Thursday for them), they were tested in arts and humanities. They had multiple-choice questions as well, along with about 6 open-responses. Sophomore Tylar Matthews shared his view on testing, which contrasted with Ledford’s. “It’s pointJUNIOR less,” he said. KELSIE LEDFORD “The material that it covered was mediocre to what we learned this year. It was somewhat irrelevant to what we’ve learned from the curriculum. Three out of the four days it was nothing but reading and finally on the fourth day, we covered the humanities.” Student Curriculum Instruction Assessor Bob Schrader was in charge of the testing this year, and said the testing is to make sure teachers are covering the right classroom material. “State mandatory testing insures our teachers are covering the content the state has established in each academic area,” he said. “Our teachers do an excellent job preparing our students for testing. The amount of time we take for testing is adequate. We have to cover all the academic areas within a two week window. MCHS takes one week to focus on testing, limiting the amount of homework given to students during that week. I think our students put forth a good effort. Our results continue to increase each year.” The Board SOPHOMORE takes and anaTYLAR MATTHEWS lyzes the scores; then uses the information to make changes for future years. P e r s o n a l l y, standardized testing isn’t my favorite way to make sure that I learned what I’m supposed to, but it does get the job done. It’s the only way that the school system can make sure that all of the students statewide are getting the education and teaching that the state should provide.
“Testing really didn’t bother me...”
“It was somewhat irrelevant to what we learned.”
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THE NEWS STANDARD/BETSY SIMON
The Optimist Club of Meade County recognized five students at last Thursdayˆs Optimizing Kindness in Kids & Essay Contest Banquet. The students honored for the OK Kids award were: Wesley Dowell, Emily Myers, Kody Kennedy and Samantha Crawley. Senior Annmarie Givans won the Optimist International Club Essay contest. “We honor students who show good, positive character, said Debbie Canavera, a member of the club’s board of directors and Youth Services Coordinator for Stuart Pepper Middle School. The Optimist Club is an international organization devoted to bettering the lives of children through programs, such as sports scholarships, camps and family assistance efforts.
OK Kids recognized for helping others BY BETSY SIMON
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The kind words and helpful hands of Meade County students shined in the spotlight last week at the Optimizing Kindness in Kids and Essay Contest Banquet. “We honor students who show good, positive character,” said Debbie Canavera, a board member for the Optimist Club and Youth Services Coordinator for Stuart Pepper Middle School. The banquet was held by The Optimist Club, an international organization that strives to create a better future for kids through service to the community. Canavera said the club received over 60 nominations this year. The students were nominated by fellow community members who recognized positive activities the kids have done. A winner was selected from four age categories. There was also an award for the essay contest winner, Annmarie Givans, who wrote on the topic “I Make A Difference because…” Her passion for science is what Givans says is going to help her improve the lives of people around her. “I want to make a difference in medical research,” Givans said. “…to make other people’s lives better.” Givans received a $300 scholarship to assist with furthering her education. In the fall, she will attend Western Kentucky University and major in biochemistry. “The scholarship will help with school,” she said. “Every little bit helps.” Other winners of the night included: Emily Myers, a senior, Wesley Dowell, a seventh grader at Stuart Pepper Middle School, Kody Kennedy, a fourth grader from David T. Wilson Elementary and Samantha Crawley, a kindergartener at Flaherty Elementary. For many of the student, like Myers, their nominations came as a big shock. “When the lady from the Extension Office told me…I was surprised,” Myers said. One of the good deeds fir which Myers was recognized was instituting the Students Supporting Soldiers program, where students donate goods to send to troops overseas. Kara King, presenter of the award and Youth Services Coordinator of Meade County High School, said Myers won because of her character. “She deserves this because she
exhibits kindness, respect and honesty,” King said. Students received awards for the way they treat and respect others. Jennifer Hall, who teaches and nominated Kennedy, said he deserved to win. She nominated the class president for the award because he has a big heart. “Kody’s been in my class since August and I’ve seen how loving and generous he is,” Hall said. The students were recognized for their own personal achievements, as well as the positive twist they bring to other peoples’ lives. Eunice Goodman said she nominated her grandson, Wesley Dowell, because she’s proud of his abilities and personal character. “He works hard on playing basketball, and he got most improved player this year,” Goodman said. “Wesley was also the only grandchild that went to visit his great-grandmother who has Alzheimer’s. Visiting someone in her condition isn’t easy for anyone. I’m proud of him.” Standing out in the crowd is what Canavera said was a reason Dowell received an award. “I was thrilled when I saw who won the OK Kids award for the middle school,” said Canavera. “Wesley stands out because of how respectful he is. He’s an outstanding young man.” Whitney Ditto, presenter of the award and Youth Services Coordinator for Flaherty, Ekron and Muldraugh schools, said Crawley was recognized for being so young, yet still putting others first. “At her age, kids tend to think of themselves more, but Samantha’s is always willing to share,” Ditto said. Sutton said the kids that do not follow the rules often overshadow many outstanding students in today’s world. This banquet was time to recognize the positive influences kids have on their communities. “The national media doesn’t always focus on the positive things kids do,” said Jason Sutton, President of the Optimist Club and Director of Pupil Personnel for Meade County Schools. “We’re doing this to recognize that they do great things. These kids succeed by helping others to succeed.” With big hearts and even bigger dreams, students were rewarded for creating their own roads to success and still remembering to stop along the way to set others on the right path to a better life.
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Meade County HOSA participated in the 2007 State HOSA Leadership Conference March 8-10. The conference was held at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville. HOSA students from every region across the state were in attendance. The following students represented the Meade County Area Technology Center: HOSA Bowl – Lydia Curran, Morgan Filburn, Jordan Warford, and Megan McGehee; CPR/First Aid – Erika Brumitt and Whitley Hoskins; Biomedical Debate – Kayla Stull, Whitney Rhodes, Kelsey Powell, and Shelia Jarboe; Researched Persuasive Speaking – Charice Lee. The students who won at the state level are eligible to attend the 2007 National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida June 20-24. Meade County’s Biomedical Debate Team and CPR/First Aid team won first place at the state conference and will be attending the National Conference. Advisor Donna Lynch will be traveling with them to Orlando.
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in and the timing of the season, you hate to come back a week later or whatever and try to finish it,” he said. “That makes it tough. But, I think Raymie (Greenwell) will come back fresh and we’ll probably start out with her and she should be strong to start with.” The Lady Waves staked a 20 lead in the bottom of the third behind the arm of sophomore Maris Harreld and good defensive play, which sat Breckinridge down 1-2-3 in each of the first three innings . In the bottom of the third, senior Katie Straney led off with a triple and freshman Malory Wathen knocked her home with a double. Wathen scored on a hit and run sacrifice bunt by sophomore Claire Cannady, but that would be the end of the scoring — at least until the game was called. Mike Harreld said Wathen, who had two hits, a walk, a stolen base and scored a run, is a young lady who thrives under pressure. “Malory is one of those players that just rises to the occasion,” he said. “She’s won a couple of ballgames for us with late inning hits. Malory is at her best when the pressure is on. She just gets the job done for you whether it’s stealing bases or getting hits. She’s a heady ball player and she knows how to play the game.” Wathen said she was just glad to help out and credited the team’s defense. I felt like I pulled through for the team even though it’s tied and that’s not a very good feeling,” she said. “Hopefully, whenever we play again, we can come right back out and finish it. I thought we did really well (defensively). Ciara Taylor made a great catch at shortstop and the overall defense was definitely outstanding. We didn’t let many balls get through the infield and our outfield caught all of them.” In the top of the fourth, the Lady Tigers bit back by scoring a run. After striking out the fifth of the 14 hitters she faced, Maris Harreld gave up the first two hits in the game and then an error on the defense scored one unearned run. Mike Harreld then went to eighth-grader Raymie Greenwell to try and shut the door on Breckinridge. “I think we came out ready to play today, unlike our first game with them,” Maris Harreld said. “I think I started strong and they started catching on and Ramey came in and did a really good job of holding them for us.” After a wild pitch advanced the runners to second and third, Greenwell got the hitter to chase a pitch above her head
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soured by the loss of not one but two racecars — and one at the hands of a teammate. Kyle Busch, for the second time in as many days, was involved in a hard crash that not only totaled his racecar but also cracked his HANS safety device in the process. “He didn’t cause those accidents. He was a victim and I think he’s done well this year. We’ve talked to him and Jeff’s talked to him. He likes to run flat-out and he likes to lead and that’s just part of it. He’s figuring it out and I hate he’s had the bad luck,” Hendrick said of Busch. “I’m glad he wasn’t hurt. That speaks a lot for the safety in the cars to go through what those two did. That crash Saturday was a pretty bad crash. What do you say when it’s not his fault.” Mears’ crash, on the other hand, was teammate Jimmie Johnson’s fault. Mears was running with the leaders and under the understanding that his Hendrick teammates were all going to pit. Johnson, who was running right behind Mears, didn’t get the same order and his No. 48 Chevrolet turned Mears, who went sliding hard into the inside retaining wall. The wreck ended his day prematurely, resulted in a 37thplace finish and left him 35th in the points standings. “I did talk to Jimmie and I talked to Casey and Jimmie feels horrible and Casey’s team needed a good run and they were getting it. That was a problem somewhere in that organization because everybody knows when we’re pitting and we relay that information to the spotters,” Hendrick said. “I think Jeff’s spotter and
for the final out. In the fifth, Greenwell struck out the side after giving up a leadoff single. In the sixth, the Lady Tigers scored their final run — this one also unearned. Greenwell went on to strike out 8, bringing the two-pitcher total to 13 for the unfinished game. Greenwell said she felt pretty good, even without much warm-up time. “Well, it’s hard to come straight off the bench but I was ready, the girls were ready and Maris did a really good job,” she said. Some of the Lady Tigers were happy to see an eighthgrader enter the game, until Greenwell started sitting them down one after another. Greenwell said what opponents think doesn’t bother her and she thought her team was about to pull out the win. “(I feel) pretty good about myself that I’m able to play on the varsity team against juniors and seniors,” she said. “To be able to strike them out is a good achievement. I think we were just getting pumped up and ready to go. If we would have kept going, we would have pulled through and won it.” Mike Harreld said it’s definitely a bonus to have a staff full of able-bodied pitchers, but the routine plays are what can cost you games and district titles. “We did exactly what we wanted to do with them, keeping them off stride by bringing Maris in first, and then if we had a good lead we were going to bring in Kelcie McCoy and not let them see Raymie,” he said. “I thought Maris pitched outstanding, only giving up one run and up to that point, she kept them at bay. Raymie went in and she was fresh, we just had a couple of errors there that hurt us pretty bad. You have to knock the ball down and make the routine plays. If we came up with the play, we’d have been out of here with a 21 win. “But not only that, we missed a squeeze bunt and we tried to sacrifice bunt three times and couldn’t get it down and get the runner in scoring position. Those are the little things you have to do to win games.” Monday, the Waves got a measure of revenge against North Hardin with a 4-2 win at Meade Olin Park. The Lady Trojans beat Meade 4-3 with a final inning comeback on April 24. “I thought our girls played extremely well,” Mike Harreld said. “They stepped up and played great defense. We hit the ball well and it didn’t matter which one they threw — we hit both of their pitchers and that was the key. We were able to get key hits with people on base.”
Stevie knew that Casey was pitting that lap and Jimmie said he didn’t see his hand and Casey said it was up. They’re best friends and I think the disappointment is for me and for Casey and the organization as in Jimmie is that, that team needed a good run. They sat there and watched all the other three teams do real well this year and they’re gelling now and they’re starting to get their stride, but they can’t get any luck. I told them this morning that before the race started, I said ‘You can’t have bad luck all the time.’ The blow was that it was our car that took them out.” Hendrick, Richard Childress Racing and Roush Fenway Racing each have three drivers in the top-12 in the points standings, but only Hendrick has three drivers in the top-8 and can claim six of the season’s first nine wins thus far. And Gordon’s success has been unparalleled. He has run off five consecutive top-five runs, has seven top-five finishes on the season and has finished no worse than 12th. “When you have someone like Mr. Hendrick, who’s kind of taken you in and raised you up as a young kid in high school and taught you everything about racing, it’s hard to give those guys anything so to win for them, that’s really the only thing you can do,” said Steve Letarte, Gordon’s crew chief. “I think that drives a lot of the employees at the company and I think that’s what a lot of people underestimate. It’s motivation from within. You don’t have to put prizes or goals up, people want to win because they want to see the people around them happy and I think that’s what makes a difference.” Buddy Shacklette is a graduate of Meade County High School and has covered NASCAR for the Daytona Beach News-Journal for the past 15 years.
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