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New and improved Ekron Elem. ready to ring in school year By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com Ekron Elementary School opened its doors — some shiny, new ones, in fact — to students on Wednesday and principal Jon Thomas had nothing but praise for the new addition to the building. “It’s really nice,” he said. “State-

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of-the-art.” The addition included eight classrooms, which now house 5th and 6th grades, an office, a new parent entrance and parking lot, as well as a renovation and enlarging of the kitchen and cafeteria serving lines, said Rodney Pickering, the school district’s director of building and grounds,

which increases the school’s capacity from 425 students to 625. Pickering said the project, which began in April 2008, will allow for further growth, as the area — one that is particularly thriving in Meade County — gets larger.

Students and parents walk into the school’s newly renovated entrance.

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Submitted press release Steven Crebessa formally announces his candidacy for District Judge of the 46th Judicial District. This district includes Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties. If more than two candidates file to run then a primary will be held in May 2010. The general election will be held in November 2010. Steve The Honorable Crebessa Tom Lively retired from the position in January 2009. The District Court has limited jurisdiction, which means it hears only certain types of cases. Ninety percent of all Kentuckians involved in court proceedings appear before

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Police seek info on fatal ATV wreck Submitted by Kentucky State Police, Post 4 VINE GROVE, Ky. — On Aug. 3 at 7:17 p.m., troopers from the Elizabethtown Post of the Kentucky State Police were called to investigate an accident on KY 1500, approximately three miles north of Vine Grove, Ky. Unit 2, an ATV with a disc in tow, operated by Vine Grove resident Stanley F. Hensley, 57, was traveling north on KY 1500. Unit 1, a 2009 Pontiac G6, whose operator has not been identified, was also traveling north on KY 1500, as it approached Unit 2’s location. Unit 1 struck the rear of Unit 2, which resulted in Unit 2 operator

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ABOVE: Firefighter Phil Powers walks past the blazing house on Old State Rd. that was used for live-fire training last week. BELOW: A team of firefighters quickly advances to a second interior fire after extinguishing one in a rear bedroom.

Firefighters get crucial, hands-on training during monitored house fire By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com Meade County Fire District firefighters received hands-on training July 25 when they tackled a burning house in Brandenburg. The house, located on Old State Road across from the food court, was donated to the district to use for training purposes. Assistant fire chief Mike Curl started the fire in a confined room in the home using hay bales and wooden pallets. He stayed inside during most of the training to monitor the conditions of the fire and direct firefighters. Captains LeRoy Lewis and Terry Compton, sergeant Chris Wardrip and Muldraugh’s assistant fire chief Anthony Lee each

instructed five groups of trainees and rotated bringing the groups in and out of the building. Curl said nearly 40 hours of preparation were applied to the house before any training began. The state requires fire departments to work through a lengthy list of precautionary measures before allowing any live-fire training. “We have to go in and remove the roof, any flooring and furniture, make sure the structure is free of asbestos, reverse all doors so that they are pushing out instead of in, bust out all glass windows and put up sheets of metal in their place.” Curl said. “And once we’re finished, we have to go back through and perform an inspection on the home to make sure each requirement was com-

pleted and to check for cracks in the ceiling.” Each side of the house was marked with a letter. The front of the home was marked with an “A” signifying the entrance, and other letters were marked clockwise around the home acting as a compass for the firefighters whose vision and hearing are im-

paired from noise and smoke. “It’s important to prep the house properly because if you don’t the house will not be able to withstand the punishment it took and it wouldn’t have provided a proper training course,” Curl said. “People think it’s crazy

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Local GED recipients celebrate during graduation ceremony Connie S. Hardesty, center, accepts her degree from manager Dianne Bratcher.

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By Lindsey Corley lindsey@thenewsstandard.com Eleven students were on hand to receive their General Educational Development degrees Friday night at the Meade County Extension Office, presented by the Meade County Education and Career Center, in conjunction with Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.

A total of 44 students were eligible for graduation with a high school equivalency degree due to classes and services offered at MCECC. Dianne Bratcher, manager of MCECC, gave a welcome and short commencement speech, in lieu of planned speaker Jack Dilbeck, Ph.D., dean of institutional effectiveness and off-campus programs at ECTC and state representative Jeff Greer (D-Brandenburg).

Awards were also handed out during the commencement ceremony. Richard Thompson of Community Based Services and Glenda Daugherty were recognized for the Community Partner Award. Two students were given special recognition for their work and achievements, as well. Marquitta Justice was

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to put so many hours into preparing a house that you’re just going to burn, but what they don’t understand is that we do it so our firefighters can learn better.” Chris Crawford, captain and training officer, said burning the house provides great experience and allows firefighters to test their skills before responding to a real emergency. “This is about the best training these guys can get,” Crawford said. “Most of our training is done inside the station, and for the most part, many of our firefighters haven’t actually worked in a fire before they get called on a run for the first time.” “The things that they’ve seen last night were basically the same scenario they will see during a live fire,” Curl said. Bumpers were installed in the doorways of every room, helping push the smoke lower to the ground, producing a more realistic experience. Prior to Thursday night, firefighters-in-training were required to complete a fourhour course called 1403. Curl and many other instructors teach the class during which

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students learn what to expect while fighting a fire and how to properly use the water hose and other equipment. On Thursday trainees were challenged with one- and two-room fires. “They were given multiple room burns, at which they

had to calm one, and then initiate attack on the second fire,” Curl said, who burned his 37th home that night. Accountability and rehab units were on the scene carefully securing the safety of emergency responders, some of which got their first

LEFT: A team of firefighters crawls into a burning bedroom. ABOVE: Firefighters Justin White, left, and Chuck Naser take a breather after their second revolution inside the structure. TOP RIGHT: Sean Thompson makes certain junior firefighter Evelyn Curl’s mask is airtight before she enters the house. RIGHT: Capt. Terry Compton instructs a team before it enters the burning structure. taste of black smoke and intense heat. Curl explained that a fire contains thermal layers and the hottest layers rise to the top of a structure. Instructors taught their students to douse the top layers first, and then make their way

down to the base. “Basically the students learned three things today: how to cool, how to protect and how to extinguish,” Crawford said. Once training was completed, personnel monitored the house as it burned

to the ground and eventually cooled. “I feel that everybody there did an excellent job,” Curl said. “I’ve seen a lot of smiles on faces. That’s the kind of training I like to see because if people have a positive attitude they obtain more.”

Knox to host arm wrestling tourney Submitted by Fort Knox Public Affairs FORT KNOX — Individuals weighing more than 144 pounds are invited to test their strength at an arm wrestling tournament sponsored by Fort Knox’s Family Moral Welfare and Recreation scheduled to be held at The Rocker II Club here Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, contestants may pre-register

Judge From page A1 court proceedings appear before District Court. Juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, probate of wills, felony preliminary hearings, small claims, and civil cases involving $4,000 or less are all District Court matters, as well as voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and cases relating to domestic violence and abuse. In less populated areas, a district may encompass more than one county. Crebessa graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1989 and the University of Louisville Law School in 1993. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October 1993. Crebessa lives in Flaherty

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Student of the Year and Heather Hodge received an award for most persistence in achieving goals. The list of graduates is as follows: Douglas P. Adams, Matthew K. Ammons, Samantha A. Berry, Elizabeth A.M. Brown, Mike A. Buckler,

at the following Fort Knox locations: Gammon Gym, Natcher Gym, The Rocker II, and the Hansen Community Center. Registration will cost $5 prior to the event and $7 at the door. Spectators arriving before 8 p.m. will be admitted free. All competitors who reach the quarter-finals of regional events in their weight classes will earn a special preferred National Ranking and receive invitations into the Grand Fi-

nale at the Arizona State Fair in October. The winners will officially represent their area at their own expense. The competition will feature standardized weight classes for both men and women. The event is part of a series of Grand Prix competitions that are held by Armwrestling USA . For additional information contact Anne Connor at 502624-4762.

with his wife, Amy (Pike). They have three children, Ashley, Amber and Rachel. He and Amy are proud grandparents of Mason and Riley. Both of his parents retired from the military, after 20 years of service, as senior non-commissioned officers. His father, Richard Crebessa, passed away in December 1989 as a result of service-related injuries. His mother, Annette Hornsby, resides in Brandenburg. Crebessa now serves as the Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 46th Judicial Circuit and previously so served from October 1993 through December 1999. The Commonwealth Attorney’s office prosecutes all felony cases in Breckinridge, Grayson and Meade counties. He was the attorney for the City of Brandenburg from January 2000 until De-

cember 2008. As city attorney he advised the mayor and city council on a variety of legal matters and drafted ordinances. Appointed by the Chief Circuit Judge to serve as Domestic Relations Commissioner in November 2005, Crebessa remained in that position until December 2008. As Domestic Relations Commissioner he presided over all divorce and child custody proceedings in the Circuit. Also appointed by the Chief District Judge to serve as Trial Commissioner in 1999, he held that position until December 2008. The Trial Commissioner presides over District Court matters when the sitting District Judges are unavailable. The responsibilities include temporary custody, probate matters, issuance of search warrants and emergency protective orders.

Martin A. Clements, Courtnee R. Dougherty, James R. Duke, Nicole Durbin, Tammy Embry, James C. Evans, Stephanie Gonzales, Tonya M. Gregory, Chad B. Haney, Connie S. Hardesty, Heather L. Hodge, Derek Hunter, James W. Jones, William J. Jones, Michael L. Jordan, Joey Joyce, Marquitta Justice, Phillip J. Kendrick, Robert T. King, Molly R. Lenn, Timothy R. Maiden, Rynn N. McGlinn, Heather L. McQueary, Leer

O. Murray, Tish Phillips, Rebecca A. Potter, Melissa D. Priddy, Julie A. Reese, Adrian L. Richie, Tristin L. Riggs, John M. Sakofske, Gabrielle Schmidt, Joshua C. Shofner, Taiwon M. Stephenson, Aaron P. Strohmeyer, Toby Taylor, Christopher A. Thomas, Timothy M. Whitely. For more information about the Meade County Education and Career Center, located at 2025 ByPass Road, contact Bratcher at 270-422-5884.

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Eleven local students attended Friday’s graduation ceremony for those who attained their GEDs through the Meade County Education and Career Center.

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Freddy Groves A retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant by the name of Sally Drumm has hit on something worth noting. She believes that writing about our experiences in the military is a step on the way to healing. Four years ago, Drumm started Milspeak, a series of no-cost creative-writing workshops that bring veterans together to put their stories — memoirs, if you will — down on paper. There’s also a Web site: www.milspeak.org. Check out the stories in the Writers Gallery. They include a Marine who worked in the military mortuary in Iraq and one who writes of his experience in Desert Storm. There’s a story by a teenage girl who has been raised in the military, another by a Korean War veteran and dozens more. All are worth reading. Check the Milspeak Memos, writing from veterans like us. Volumes 1 through 3 detail the Vietnam War experience, taps

and tattoos, and sea stories. Additionally, there is an invitation to submit work. Milspeak is accepting submissions for Volume 4 of the Memos until Oct. 3. The overall topic is essays, memoirs and poetry about Gulf Wars 1 and 2. Milspeak has just come out with a 474-page anthology, “Milspeak: Warriors, Veterans, Family and Friends Writing the Military Experience.” The anthology is a mix of memoirs and handbook for military folks who want to write. Drumm’s wish is that profits from the sale of the anthology go to keeping the Milspeak creative-writing seminars alive, at no cost to participants. You can order the anthology online or through the publisher, Press 53, at 336414-5599. If you’ve ever wanted to get your own story down on paper, the anthology might be the push you need if you can’t attend the workshops. Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com.

Washington, D.C. which, in Friedman-speak, will result in a severe “economic hangover.” But just as alcoholics are loath to admit addiction, those hooked on government’s teat reject the very cure they badly need — while hunting for another drink. When she served as first lady, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: “The unfettered free market has been the most radically destructive force in American life in the last generation.” Friedman refuted that premise 35 years earlier: “What most people really object to when they object to a free market is that it is so hard for them to shape it to their own will. The market gives people what the people want instead of what other people think they ought to want. At the bottom of many criticisms of the market economy is really lack of belief in freedom itself.” The fog is lifting.

Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Reach him at jwaters@freedomkentucky.com. Read previously published columns at www. bipps.org.

Our quality of life teeters on health care reform According to an old saying, only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Every year, the time rolls around to do our civic duty and make sure we’ve paid into a system of government that has sustained us as a country, though some may argue just barely, for more than 200 years. But it’s the death part that gets a little tricky. Many of us in such an advanced country are being forced to choose between sickness and health in this struggling economy and, for some, the lack of health care could mean death. What do we do? The topic is as polarizing as you might expect. President Obama was elected on a platform of promising to reform health care, and is about to embark on a national tour to drum up grass roots support of reform, but what, really, is the right thing to do? What’s the best plan for our country, that won’t bankrupt us or cripple an already struggling medical system? Those are important questions, undoubtedly, and ones that our current U.S. legislature will be mulling over and eventually answering, due to health care reform legislation that’s expected to be addressed after the August

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recess. But there are other important questions, too, like what can we afford not to do? It’s easy to fall into the trap of the same old rhetoric we’ve been hearing for decades. It’s too expensive to actually create a change in the system, it’s too bulky and too intricate a prospect. It just can’t be done. Frankly, that’s just an easy way out. And it’s easy to be gainfully employed and fully insured and think those things. It’s hard to imagine someone uninsured or under-insured (of which a staggering number of people are) claiming the job of health care reform is too large, so let’s not bother with it at all. Individual insurance plans are being treated as an extra rather than a necessity and some come with co-pays or deductible so high, it’s as if there’s no insurance plan in place at all. That’s even if people have chosen to cover themselves. It’s likely many Americans are choosing between food on the table and a house to shelter themselves rather than worry about health insurance at all. That is a scary prospect. It’s not a cold, flu or broken bone that makes the

idea of people without while that may be true, it’s health insurance frighten- not as if the United States ing — it’s the big stuff, par- would be blazing a trail in ticularly a diagnounknown territory. sis of a disease like Many other nations In the cancer. It’s people across the world Loop who are dying in have standardized the prime of their health care, be they lives because they better or worse couldn’t afford than we are; it’s not treatment for canunheard of. cer or, worse, if they The next six weeks delayed treatment or so, the news will too long, thinking feature the topic on they could avoid a health care reform Lindsey doctor’s visit for a on heavy rotation, Corley little while longer on our televisions, because they knew our computer the cost would be high. screens and in our newsIt’s people who have lived papers. It’s important to through and beaten the educate ourselves on what diseases that have plagued this will mean for us, for them and are dropped from our families, our neighbors their coverage or switch and our communities as a insurers only to be denied whole. coverage for “pre-existing And it’s important to conditions.” It’s a plethora remember that our health, of things we can no longer our very quality of life, is abide, the least of which is dependent on what kind that we feel robbed of the of health care we have the choice of being healthy. ability to receive. The time for health care As the granddaughter, reform is now, for just those niece, sister-in-law and reasons and more. Whether wife of cancer survivors, we move to a government- various forms of health controlled health system care have touched my life is not the crux of the is- in deeply personal ways. I sue, though some might am not alone in that. We’ve divert attention to that, all been touched by sickclaiming the big, scary ness and, hopefully, the government could not pos- joys of recovery. Everyone sibly be able to handle the should have that option, day-to-day intricacies of without worrying if it’s personal health care, and covered by insurance.

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times in the Declaration of Independence and once in the First Amendment to the Constitution. The word “fair” can be found nowhere in either document. So, which is more constitutionally sound: A “fair” health care plan subsidized by government, which destroys competition and the health care marketplace, or a plan that avails individuals the “freedom” to choose what kind of plan they want, or whether they even want coverage? Which adheres more closely to the founders’ principles: A state pension system such as Kentucky’s, which forces taxpayers — the wealthproducers — to pay for ritzy benefits for state workers, who mostly develop programs that take away our wealth, or a policy requiring those on the public payroll to pay for at least some of their plan? Kentucky taxpayers should not have to go broke making up the difference in a $30-billion, under-funded pension system. Government bailouts — whether stimulus packages for the chosen few or paper money spit out by Washington’s ginned-up presses — have produced a spending stupor in Frankfort and

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I often mention the late cent of the world’s populafree-market hero Milton tion, our nation’s free-market Friedman because he ex- system produces 25 percent celled at doing what of the world’s gross Bluegrass domestic product. Let we attempt in this column: Cutting attacks on Friedman Beacon through the fog of and his free-market intentionally comphilosophies cease, plicated government unless the attackpolicy to expose ers bring something ways big-governmore productive — ment tries to keep and promising — to hard-working, taxthe table. paying and freedomTo some, socialloving citizens in the ism’s “equalize-theJim Waters dark while dipping wealth” philosophy into their pockets. embraced by the curSome elitists want to use rent occupant of government our current economic turmoil housing at 1600 Pennsylvato tear down the monuments nia Ave. offers a more attracto liberty and free markets tive theory. erected by the late Friedman, Granted, the utopian phia pioneering Nobel laureate losophy built on the socialwho was 94 when he died in ist buzzword of “fairness” 2006. comes with appeal. Those But if anything, our current who favor creating a society recession presents delectable of cradle-to-grave governopportunities to reconfirm ment control cling to it. OthFriedman’s capitalistic prin- ers already addicted to such ciples — tenets that made dependency, whether in the America the most prosper- form of individual or corpoous nation in history and lift- rate welfare, crave it. ed the world’s economic tide. Kentucky knows plenty of His is a “spread-the-wealth” both. plan you can believe in. But the nation’s foundIs the capitalism that Fried- ers didn’t choose revoluman so masterfully espoused tion based on some twisted perfect? No. Does it come notion of fairness. Rather, with abuses? Sometimes. Are they fought for the right to these reasons to scrap it? Only live free. As Friedman once if you offer something better. noted, the words “free” or Despite having just 5 per- “freedom” are used several

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Some time ago, this newspaper published a letter to the editor asking the question “Do protests work?” The writer of this letter, while acknowledging that our country is currently experiencing a crisis of leadership, expressed the opinion that the recent “Tea Party” protests are nothing more than “... a bunch of childish-acting people marching with inane signs, having a tantrum over their pet peeve.” She goes on to express the opinion that the ballot box is the most effective and honorable form of protest. While I agree that the ballot box is the ultimate form of protest, it must be agreed that the citizens are being spoon-fed a line of propaganda by their government and the mainstream media, and that the general population may not realize that their patriotic, independenceoriented views are shared by the overwhelming majority of Americans. In order to counteract this attack upon our rights as American citizens, as well as the media’s attempt to marginalize our views, I have founded, and am the State Director of The Kentucky Patriots; a grass roots organization dedicated to the defense and preservation of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. We are a non-partisan group, and neither support, nor oppose, any political party. Anyone that is interested in the Kentucky Patriots can read a statement of who we are, and what we believe on our Web site, www.kypatriots.org. Anyone who would like more info, or is interested in becoming a Kentucky Patriot, can contact me at jeffjohnson@ispky.com. We are currently establishing groups based on Kentucky’s congressional districts, and would like to have a meeting in the Meade County area in the near future. The “Silent Majority” has been silent for too long. It is time to let our voices be heard. “All that is required for evil to succeed is for good people to do nothing!”

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Point Section of Doe Valley Subdivision in Meade County. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Nancy E. Davis, lot 30 of Coyote Forest Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $22. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee to Nancy E. Davis, lot 5 Coyote Forest Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $22. Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb to Laura J. Palmer, lot 66 at the Woods Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $79. Gordon Board and Bernett Board to James T. Harrison, Sr., tract 12, section 3 of Green Valley in Meade County, deed tax $21. James T. Harrison, Sr. to Timothy W. Parcell and Christie R. Parcell, tract 12, section 3 of Green Valley in Meade County, deed tax $18. Johnny C. Ester, Jr. and Regina A. Estep and Option One Mortgage Corporation and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the Certificate holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for the Certificate holders of Soundview Home Loan Trust, lot 31 and 32 in block 1 of the Morningside Addition located in Flaherty. The Harr Trust by and through George Harr, Trustee, to Gerry E. Crutcher and Katrina Crutcher, parcel 2, 9.506 acres in Meade County, deed tax $42. Kelly S. Roberts and Jessica Brown Roberts to Anthony Doyle Etienne and Lana Kay Etienne, a 27.665 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $65. Ryan Patrick English and Stacey L. English, fka Stacey L. Bucy, and Your Community Bank, Inc., and Commonwealth of Kentucky, County of Meade, and West Point Bank, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to West Point Bank, lot 1 of English Division in Meade County. Tim Tucker to Shawn Redmon, lot 4 of the Buckler Knobs in Meade County, deed tax $57. Mary Ann Miller, nka Mary Ann Pile, to Betty Jean Gahlinger and David Gahlinger, property located in Meade County, deed tax $20. Board of Education of Meade County, Kentucky to Meade County School District Finance Corporation, a Kentucky nonprofit corporation, 26.346 acres in Flaherty. James D. Decker and Betty J. Decker, nka Betty J. Haynes and

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee under pooling and servicing agreement, to Todd Lancaster and Robin Lancaster, 355 Stanley Allen Drive, Vine Grove, Ky., deed tax $31. James R. Sanders, Jr. and unknown defendant, spouse of James R. Sanders, Jr. and unknown defendant occupant and Citimortgage, Inc., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, property located in Meade County. Todd M. Flagler and Wendy M. Flagler to William A. Prather and Erin Prather, 11 Emmer Drive, Brandenburg, deed tax $150. Gaither Mark Phillips and Pauline E. Phillips, Trustees under the Gaither Mark Phillips and Pauline E. Phillips Revocable Living Trust, to Zachaery Todd and Jessica M. Todd, 108 Rolling Trail, Brandenburg, deed tax $190 James David Shacklett and Brenda Jean Shacklett to Jack Shacklett and Rose Shacklett, Property located in Meade County. Paul E. Baysinger to Mary Greenwell and Rhonda Staples, Lot 24 of Poplar Hills Estates, Section II, deed tax $21.50. The Harr Trust, by and through George Harr, trustee, to Melinda Board, Parcel 1, 5.781 acres located in Meade County, deed tax 29.50. Christopher Parkerson and Margaret Parkerson to Rita M. Stice, Lot 57 of the Knobs Subdivision section 1 in Meade County. Kelly S. Roberts, aka Kelly Scott Roberts and Jessica Brown Roberts to John B. to John B. Vessels and Marilyn Vessels, deed 1, 15.6177 acres and deed 2, 10.921 acres, deed tax, $75. John B. Vessels and Marilyn E. Vessels to Kelly S. Roberts and Jessica Brown Roberts, 27.665 acres, deed tax $65. Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb to Rick Colasanti and Cindy Colasanti, Lot 51 of Jennings Knob Subdivision in Meade County, deed tax $33.50. Neva Bast and unknown defendant, spouse of Neva Bast, and Taylor, Bean, & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, property located in Meade County. Jacob W. Powell, aka Jacob Powell, Angelina D. Powell and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to HSBC Bank USA, N.A., lot 9 of Pine

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Midland Credit Management, Inc., and Meade County Solid Waster Recycle Board and US Bank Custodian Sass Muni V DTR and Finance and Administration Cabinet and County of Meade and Green Tree Servicing, LCL, fka Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, fka Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, successor servicer to Green Point Credit, LLC, by Douglas P. Vowels, Master Commissioner, to Green Tree Servicing, LLC, fka Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, fka Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, Successor servicer to Green Point Credit, LLC, 180 Sun Valley Road, Brandenburg.

Quit Claim Deeds Merle Henry to Cynthia Henry, lot 21 of Parkview Estates in Meade County. The Harr Trust, by and through George Harr, trustee, to Melinda Board, a 0.034 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $.50. Robert M. McCracken to Tommy B. McCracken, Parcel I and II in Meade County.

Building Permits 7/23/09 Ryan Simonson, basement remodel, $82.50. 7/27/09 Robert and Barbara Reichmuth, storage. 7/27/09 Brian and Terra Pike, single family dwelling, $220.78. 7/27/09 Luther Grinder, roof over deck. 7/27/09 Nancy Davis, single family dwelling, $214.50. 7/27/09 Nancy Davis, single family dwelling, $153. 7/27/09 Nancy Davis, single family dwelling, $214.50. 7/27/09 Jeff Nott, single family dwelling, $155. 7/27/09 Jeff Nott, single family dwelling, $155. 7/28/09 Gregory and Cheryl McGee, deck.

Septic Permits 7/27/09 Michael Sondergeld/ Amos Claycomb, Guston Road, Guston. 7/28/09 Jim Stanley/James Warren, Jr., Allen Road, Brandenburg.

Retail Food Establishment Report 7/27/09 Doe Valley Express, 155 Old Mill Road, Brandenburg. 91 percent food service. 95 percent same day follow-up. 95 per-

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cent retail. 100 percent same day follow-up. Food service: refrigerator lacks thermometer in food prep area, no hair restraints worn in food prep area, hand sink in food prep area not accessible, floors in food prep area unclean around equipment. Retail: Advil Migraine 20 liquid filled capsules expired bottle, voluntarily destroyed. 7/29/09 Doe Run Inn, 500 Doe Run Inn Road, Brandenburg. 90 percent food service. 95 percent same day follow-up. Food service: 1 gallon can sliced olives (dented) voluntarily destroyed, thermometer not conspicuous in chest type freezer in food prep area, floors throughout food prep area around equipment unclean, ceiling over dish washing area in poor repair, some floor tiles in food prep area in poor repair (broken), mops and brooms stored on floor by hand sink in food prep area, some coolers have rusty shelving. 7/29/09 Medco Center of Brandenburg, 814 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg. 95 percent food service; 100 percent same day follow-up. Food service: 1 gallon can sliced carrots (dented), voluntarily destroyed. 7/29/09 Hager’s Country Store, 6472 Big Spring Road, Vine Grove, Ky. 97 percent food service. 100 percent retail. Food service: no hair restraints worn in food prep area, bare wood shelving in front where condiments are stored, ice accumulation in chest freezer, build-up in bottom of freezer, build-up in microwave. 7/30/09 Power’s Pit Stop, 2960 Brandenburg Road, Brandenburg. 97 percent food service. 99 percent retail. Food service: bare wood shelving under deli case, no test strips for sanitizer. Both: ceiling stained in back 7/31/09 St. Mary’s Bingo, St. Mary’s Church, 110 Hwy. 376, Payneville. 98 percent food service. Food service: build-up in top of microwave.

Brandenburg Police Department 7/23/09 at 2:42 p.m. Marvin Miller of Irvington, Ky. was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado on Old Ekron Road. Joyce Greer of

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Clean the grill and lightly oil the grate with a food-safe paper towel. Heat the charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. You’ll know the grill is ready if you can hold your hand about an inch above the grill for 3 to 4 seconds. Drain the eggplant and pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Lay the eggplant and the bell peppers on a large baking sheet or tray. Brush both sides of the eggplant and the peppers with olive oil, and sprinkle both sides with the Italian Seasoning, pepper, and the garlic and onion powders. Lay the vegetables on the grill. Close the lid if using a gas grill and cook

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7/20/09 at 7:29 a.m. Kristin Stone of Brandenburg was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Express van. Stone was backing out of a driveway on Ford Avenue. While backing she crossed the road and struck a mailbox on the shoulder of the road belonging to the same address. No damage to the mailbox, but a small dent was in the right rear door. No injuries were reported. Report 09-0193 was filed by Officer Hendley. 7/22/09 at 4:56 p.m. Della Thompson of Irvington, Ky. was driving a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. Jenny-Lynn Pokuta of Radcliff, Ky. was driving a 1993 Honda Accord. Lindsey McCormick of Guston was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro. Pokuta and McCormick

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were stopped in traffic east bound on Brandenburg Road waiting for a vehicle to turn onto Redman Road. Thompson was also eastbound behind the witness. The witness observed the stopped vehicles and drove off the road to avoid a collision. Thompson was unable to stop and struck Pokuta in the rear. This caused Pokuta to strike McCormick in the rear. No injuries were reported. Damages ranged from very minor to moderate. Report 09-0199 was filed by Officer Rogers. 7/24/09 at 1:23 p.m. Ryan Mundell of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Ford Sport Trac on Hwy. 79 when a deer ran out in front of him and he swerved to miss the deer. He lost control of his vehicle and skidded across the roadway and off the shoulder, then struck a tree head on. Witness stated she saw the deer and saw Mundell swerve to miss it. First aid was given by Meade County EMS and Mundell was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Very severe damage was done to his vehicle. Report 09-0202 was filed by Officer Hendley. 7/24/09 at 10:38 p.m. Alexandria Sanchez of Brandenburg was driving a 1986 Ford northbound on KY 1238. She stated that her steering wheel locked, causing her to travel off the roadway and to strike a mailbox and sign. The steering wheel was not locked when it was being loaded onto the rollback. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to her vehicle. Report 09-0203 was filed by Officer Wright. 7/24/09 at 11:05 p.m. Frank Adkins of Louisville was driving a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix. Thomas Cundiff of Battletown was driving a 2001 Dodge Dakota. Adkins was traveling southbound on Fairgrounds Drive when Officer Shipley and Deputy Matti instructed Adkins to pull to the side and stop. In doing so, Adkins struck Cundiff, who was parked in the handicapped lot facing the row closest to Fairgrounds Drive. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was done to both vehicles. Report 090204 was filed by Officer Shipley. See District Court news in next week’s issue.

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Irvington, Ky. was driving a 2007 Kia Rio. Miller stated that the collision was his fault. Greer moved forward and noticed another car coming so she stopped. Miller pulled forward and collided into the rear of Greer’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Very minor damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09065 was filed by Officer Singleton. 7/28/09 at 12:10 p.m. Angela Jackson of Ekron was driving a 2002 Buick. Charles Oakes of Garfield, Ky. was driving a 1991 Chevrolet. Oakes was parked at the rear apartment #2 parking lot. Jackson made a left turn to park beside Oakes and collided with the vehicle, causing very minor damage to her vehicle and minor damage to Oakes’s vehicle. 7/29/09 at 5:45 p.m. Charles Swinehart of Brandenburg was driving a 2003 Ford Focus. Ruthann Jones of Brandenburg was driving a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina on Old Ekron Road. Swinehart was pulling from the parking lot of Pamida and stated that Jones had to have been flying because he did not see her. Jones stated that she tried to avoid the collision but Swinehart collided into her. No injuries were reported. Moderate damage was done to both vehicles. Report BPD09068 was filed by Officer Singleton.

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New Brandenburg Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church Guston 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God Brandenburg 270-422-2478 Salem Baptist Church Brandenburg 270-4242-1399 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Brandenburg 270-422-2196 Weldon Christian Church Brandenburg 502-635-7515 Zion Grove Baptist Church Ekron 270-828-3939

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New child I.D. program aims to keep children safely recognizable By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com The legal driving age hasn’t lowered, but some local children as young as five years old are already toting I.D.’s. Through a new initiative launched by the Meade County Attorney’s Office, children and their parents can now take advantage of a free program that provides a laminated identification card to be used in case of emergencies. “I was thinking about what we would offer at our booth at the county fair this year ... and wanted to do something that was actually useful,” said county attorney Margaret Matney. Instead of distributing literature — the majority of which Matney said usually winds up in a trash bin — she

opted to purchase the computer software and materials needed to create plastic I.D. cards for children. “We made about 500 of them for kids during fair week,” she said. “We had a really good response to it.” The cards contain a color photograph of a child — up to 15 years old — as well as his or her name, nickname, birthday, height and weight and other identifying features. Personal information such as telephone numbers or addresses are not printed on the cards. Matney said the cards can be kept by the child, which can be used to identify him or her in an emergency situation, or the cards can be kept by the parents and used to depict the child should he or she become missing. “As a mother of two, I

know that it’s that easy and that fast ... to turn around and all of sudden one of them isn’t right there,” she said. “(The I.D. cards) are something that can be put to immediate use ... and is something that’s directly related to the services at the county attorney’s office.” The I.D. cards only take about 30 seconds to print out, Matney said, and the hard plastic and laminate make them durable. Matney said the county attorney’s office will continue to offer the free I.D. card service at school events or other community gatherings, though it’s not a service available on a daily basis at the county attorney’s office. “I think we were able to find something that is easy, useful ... and can be beneficial to both parents and their children,” Matney said.

Soldiers get water training at Riverfront Park The boat ramp and parking lot of Riverfront Park were plastered in camouflage last Thursday evening when soldiers of the 502nd Multirole Bridge Company under the 19th Engineer Battalion from Fort Knox utilized the river access for training activities. More than 30 soldiers used water vessels to piece together a floating bridge, a skill some of them will use during their upcoming deployment. Spectators gathered at the water’s edge to watch the training occur. Brandenburg Mayor David Pace said he was happy to oblige Fort Knox’s request to have the training occur at the park and more exercises may be held there in the future.

Last week, more than 30 soldiers underwent water training exercises at Riverfront Park, utilizing the river access to help provide realistic, on-the-water training.

Composting reduces common wastes Yard and food waste take up a good chunk of our landfills. Fortunately, we can reduce this amount by composting these materials and recycling back into the ground. Composting is a natural form of recycling. During this process, bacteria, fungi and other organisms decompose organic materials. Organic materials include leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable and fruit scraps. Composting has many environmental benefits. It reduces the amount of chemical fertilizers needed by adding plant nutrients to the soil. It improves soil drainage and helps hold soil particles together. Composting also reduces the amount of wastes dumped into landfills. Instead of throwing organic wastes in the trash, dump them in a composting bin. These bins are fairly inexpensive and simple to build, and you can make them from materials including chicken wire, wooden boards or wood pallets. A metal garbage can with a lid or a 55-gallon barrel also make great composting bins, but be sure they were not previously used for toxic materials. More information on different types of bins is available at www.ca.uky.edu/enri/ compost.php.

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Students, parents and curious members of the community were invited to Ekron Elementary Monday night for the school’s open house, to see the completed construction project, as well as to meet teachers and get their students set up for the new school year. The new rooms are built to a new standard code, which not only meet the state cap

You can add many comIt’s time to get ready for mon household wastes to the annual Kentucky Make your compost bin includ- it with Wool Competition. ing grass clippings, This year it will be fruit and vegetaExtension in Frankfort on the ble scraps, coffee morning of Oct. 17, Service grounds with fil2009. ters, eggshells, tea This competition bags and shredded is open to all levnewspapers. Deels of experience spite all the items and all ages. The used for compost, garments may be some items includsewn, knitted, croing meat scraps, cheted, woven, or dairy products and felted. Entry forms Jennifer animal and human may be picked up at Bridge waste should not be the Meade County composted because Extension Office or they can attract rodents, e-mail Dorothy Vale, State transmit diseases and/or Director, at valerdv@aol. create odor problems. com. Factors including the If you think you may be type of bin, items in the interested in this competibin, weather and whether tion, there will be an inforor not you turn your bin mational time at the extenwill determine how long sion office on Aug. 18, at 7 the process takes to make p.m. Pictures and videos of finished compost. Finished prior competitions and incompost has about half of formation about wool and its original volume, is dark- sewing with wool will be brown or black and smells available. earthy. Once the process is All levels of experience finished, you can apply it and ages are encouraged to to your lawn or mix it with attend. If you are not sure if soil in your garden. your fabric is wool, you can You also can get infor- be shown how to test it. mation on the benefits of Please pre-register by composting or constructing calling the extension office a composting bin by con- at 270-422-4958. Remember, tacting the Meade County this is for all ages. Cooperative Extension SerFor more information, vice at 270-422-4958. contact Lottie Scheible, certified master volunteer Make It With Wool Com- in clothing construction, at petition 270-422-7890. Unit 1 then fled the scene, but was later located unoccupied on N. Logsdon Pky in Radcliff, Ky. The Unit 2 operator sustained serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at the University of Louis-

ville Hospital by the Jefferson County Coroner. Anyone with information concerning this incident should contact Trooper Jason Propes at Kentucky State Police Post 4 in Elizabethtown, Ky., at 270-766-5078.

size, but also include an area for a bank of six computers, Thomas said. Each new classroom also has the luxury of a sink and running water. New restrooms also feature automatic sinks in front of the restroom entrances. In the school’s new front entrance, which Thomas said has a very “Main Street feel,” the original school bell from the old Ekron School building sits on a metal frame with a plaque explaining its significance. Thomas said he heard “really complimentary” comments during the open house.

“People told me I should be proud,” he said. He welcomed the crowds, because the school is a product of taxpayer dollars and, at Ekron, Thomas said, they’re proud they can offer such a top-notch educational experience. As for the kids, Thomas said since construction was mainly finished at the end of last school year, older students helped move materials into those rooms and were, already, pleased with what they saw. “They seem to really like it,” he said. “It’s a really nice expansion.”

Students’ family members and faculty members walk down one of the new hallways at Ekron Elementary School Monday evening during the school’s open house. THE NEWS STANDARD/ LINDSEY CORLEY

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Margaret Robert Cleaver Mrs. Margaret Roberta Cleaver, 54, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Breckinridge Health Center in Hardinsburg, Ky. She is survived by four children, Melissa Cleaver of Palmetto, Ga., Priscilla Thompson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Richard Cleaver III and Troy Cleaver both of Radcliff, Ky.; three grandchildren, Jada Murrah, Jordan Murrah and Michael Buck Jr., all of Palmetto, Ga.; three brothers, Embrey Perks and Harold Perks, both of Irvington, Ky., and Raymond Perks of Brandenburg; five sisters, Mary Perks, Velva Perks, Katherine Perks, Esther Perks, and Lannie Ditto, all of Irvington, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at the chapel Hager Funeral Home, with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Stanley Frank Hensley Stanley Frank Hensley, 57, of Vine Grove, Ky., went to be with Jesus on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and outdoorsman. Stan was a member of Valley View Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Ky., and the Big Spring Hunt Club where he served as treasurer. He was a 1969 graduate of North Hardin High School and retired from the DPW, Water Treatment Plant at Fort Knox after 31 years of civil service work. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert M. Hensley. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Pamela Lambert Hensley; three sons, Gabriel L. Hensley and Nathaniel D. Hensley both of Lexington, Ky., and Joshua D. (Heather M.) Hensley of Campbellsville, Ky.; his mother, Mary K. Hensley of Vine Grove, Ky.; two sisters, Patricia Wingard of West Columbia, S.C., and Christie (Robert) Miller of Vine Grove, Ky.; three nephews, Landy (Tracey) Wingard of Greenville, S.C,, Greg Wingard of Lexington, S.C., and Michael Miller of Vine Grove, Ky.; a great-nephew, Sam Wingard of Greenville, S.C.; and a great-niece, Meredith Anne Wingard of Greenville, S.C. The funeral service will be held today, at 11 a.m., at Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Visitation will be today, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund, 501 Valley View Drive, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Julia Ann Smith Mrs. Julia Ann Smith, 94, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., formerly of Richmond, Va., and Brandenburg, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at her residence. She was born July 13, 1915, the daughter of Harvey K. and Katie Reed Ditto. Mrs. Smith was a member for many years of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, in Richmond, Va., where she served in many volunteer capacities and was a volunteer for Church Women United. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Champ Smith, in 2002. She is survived by a son, Charles D. Smith of North Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Scott Smith of Radcliff, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Cap Anderson Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Son Im Garnett, 59, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garnett. She is survived by two sons, Song Kim and Charles Kim, both of Louisville; and a daughter, Mi Kim of South Korea. The funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 2, at the First Korean Baptist Church, in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Yong Kye Cho officiating. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home handled arrangements. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

Mary Elizabeth Blakley Blair Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blakley Blair, 69, of Brandenburg, died Friday, July 31, 2009, at the Medco Center of Brandenburg. Mrs. Blair was a Baptist by faith. She is survived by eight children, Eddie Hardesty, Bill Hardesty and Bonnie Haynes, all of Guston, Brenda Thompson of Detroit, Mich., Jenny Filson of North Carolina, Betty Ammons of Irvington, Ky., Juanita Lowhorn of Pensacola, Fla., and Bobby Hardesty of Michigan; three sisters, Jackie Price of Battletown, Betty Gentry of Greensboro, Ky., and Corine French of Florida; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at the chapel of Hager Funeral Home with burial in Garnettsville Cemetery. Online condolences at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Mark Deibel, 51, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his home. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church He was preceded in death by his infant sister, Faith Marie Deibel; his father, Kenneth M. Deibel; and his stepbrother, Michael Joyce. He is survived by his parents, Ilah M. and Charles M. Joyce of Leitchfield, Ky.; two brothers, Kevin S. Deibel of Haymarket, Va., and Kenton P. Deibel of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a stepsister, Brenda Smith of Leitchfield, Ky.; and a stepbrother, Joe Joyce of Duluth, Ga. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Billy Compton officiating. Burial will be at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky. The visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

John Franklin Matheson John Franklin Matheson, 73, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at his home. He retired from the U.S. Army after serving in Vietnam and Korea. He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Ruth Matheson; and 10 siblings, Edith Stringfield, Edna Sexton, Grover Matheson, A. Y. Matheson, William Clarence Matheson Jr., Leslie Matheson, Tinsley Matheson, Beatrice Killingworth, Ruby Matheson and Annie Matheson. He is survived by three sons, Darrell (Elizabeth) Matheson of Texas City, Texas, Randy (Charlene) Matheson of Clinton, Tenn., and Wayne (Judy) Matheson of Pensacola, Fla.; a daughter, Rhonda (Michael) Chelinsky of Vine Grove, Ky.; a brother, Tip (Ollie) Matheson of Kingston, Tenn.; one sister, Juanita Phillips of Kingston, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, Kenneth Matheson, Nichole Lewis, Brittney Miller, Sidney Matheson, Donald John Matheson, Hannah Matheson, Daniel Matheson and Micah Matheson; one great-grandchild, Raughneisha Nakya Lewis; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 6, at Schubert Funeral Home Inc. in Wartburg, Tenn., with the Revs. Wayne Matheson and Murl Phillips officiating. The committal service will be held today, at 11:30 a.m., at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., with military honors. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences as www.nebfh.com.

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The memories we hold deep within our heart, can bring us joy, or tear us apart. They surface when we’re lonely, they make us cry, As we sort through painful memories, of days gone by. They can cause such sadness and heartache too, We even wonder at times if we’ll make it through. The memories are our past, we never let them go, They are also our future to help us grow. Memories within the heart, always stay, But given time, the pain, will go away. Give yourself the time, for when heartache is real You need to grieve before wounds can heal. Then you can look back, once in awhile, And memories will be there to remember with a smile. They’ll bring you comfort, there’ll be no more pain, And your heart will be free ... to love again.

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Ruth K Hicks, 82, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at Helmwood Health Care Center in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Heinrich and Erna Kaffenberger; and her brother, Helmut Kaffenberger. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Gary) McCown of Radcliff, Ky.; one granddaughter, Kristin McCown of Radcliff, Ky.; and a lifelong companion, Duke “Don” Terrill of Pine Top, Ky. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with the Rev. Peggy French officiating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky. Online condolences at www.nebfh.com.

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Theresa Alberta (Flaherty) Curl, 89, of Pleasure Ridge Park, Ky., passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 28, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was a charter member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Curl Sr.; a daughter, Karen Marie Curl; son, Joseph “Dickie” Curl; and a granddaughter, Brittany Bauder. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Linda Wheeler, Betty Woosley, Mary Woolems (Joe), Dorothy Fitzpatrick (Fitz), Pam Stevenson, Kathy Phillips (Jay), Annette Drury (Kenny); her sons, William R. Jr., Neil (Paula), Roger (Venice), and Rodney (Pam); 35 grandchildren; 63 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, John Edgar Flaherty Jr.; sisters-in-law, Izola Sipes and Juanita Flaherty; and a host of nieces and nephews who were all loved by their “Aunt Bill.” Her funeral Mass was held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at her church, and her burial was in St. Andrews Cemetery. Expression of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air, Hosparus, and the St. Paul School Fund.

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Chances of marital failure is much greater without professional help QUESTION: If you were of a relationship. But witha counselor who was help- out the crisis, there is a much ing someone manage a crisis higher probability of a lingering death. Instead of situation, and your recommendations to Focus on bringing the matter exercise tough love the family to a head while there is a chance for healcould potentially kill ing, the alternative is the marriage. Doesn’t to stand by while the that make you nermarriage dies with a vous? Have you ever whimper. I’d rather regretted taking a famtake my chances toily in this direction? day, before further DR. DOBSON: damage is done. A Before I answer that James question you need to Dobson blowout is better than a slow leak. understand how I see QUESTION: I am my situation. My role is similar to that of a surgeon uncomfortable using rewards who tells a patient that he to influence my kids. It seems needs a coronary-artery-by- too much like bribery to me. pass operation. The man sits I’d like to hear your views on in his doctor’s office, hearing the subject. DR. DOBSON: Many parthe probabilities of success and failure. “If you undergo ents feel as you do, and in rethis operation,” the doctor sponse I say: don’t use them says, “research shows you’ll if you are philosophically ophave a 3 percent chance of not posed to the concept. It is unsurviving the surgery.” Wow! fortunate however, that one Three out of every hundred of our most effective teaching people who submit to the tools is often rejected because knife will die on the table. of what I would consider to Why would anyone run that be a misunderstanding of risk voluntarily? Because the terms. Our entire society is chances of death are far great- established on a system of rewards, yet we don’t want er without the surgery. The “love must be tough” to apply them where they confrontations and ultima- are needed most: with young tums are like that. They may children. As adults, we go to result in the sudden demise work each day and receive a

paycheck every other Friday. Getting out of bed each morning and meeting the requirements of a job are thereby rewarded. Medals are given to brave soldiers, plaques are awarded to successful businesspeople, and watches are presented to retiring employees. Rewards make responsible effort worthwhile. The main reason for the overwhelming success of capitalism is that hard work and personal discipline are rewarded materially. The great weakness of socialism is the absence of reinforcement; why should a person struggle to achieve if there is nothing special to be gained? This system is a destroyer of motivation, yet some parents seem to feel it is the only way to approach children. They expect little Marvin to carry responsibility simply because it is noble for him to do so. They want him to work and learn and sweat for the sheer joy of personal accomplishment. He isn’t going to buy it. Consider the alternative approach to the “bribery” I’ve recommended. How are you going to get your fiveyear-old son to behave more responsibly? The most frequently used substitutes are

nagging, complaining, begging, screaming, threatening and punishing. The mother who objects to the use of rewards may also go to bed each evening with a headache, vowing to have no more children. She doesn’t like anything resembling a bribe, yet later she will give money to her child when some opportunity comes along. Since her youngster never earns his own cash, he doesn’t learn how to save it or spend it wisely or pay tithe on it. The toys she buys him are purchased with her money, and he values them less. But most importantly, he is not learning self-discipline and personal responsibility that are possible through the careful reinforcement of that behavior. Yes, I do believe the judicious use of rewards can be very helpful to parents. But, they’re not for everyone. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www.family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House.

Why did Jesus say we must enter His kingdom with simple, childlike faith? “Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they go to heaven. Grownups know about sin, so they get a choice,” said Taylor, 8. Taylor, I’m sure your track record isn’t perfect. Have you ever disobeyed your parents? No further questions. “You can learn more stuff as a child. A child is smarter than an adult,” said Hoss, 7. Most children learn at a faster pace, but this doesn’t make them smarter than adults. Hoss, your parents know more than you, and that’s a good thing. “I think it means that if you act like an adult, you think you’re too good.” said Grace, 10. An inflated sense of one’s goodness keeps many people out of God’s kingdom. Jesus told religious leaders, “Tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.” (Matthew 21:31) Jesus turned everything upside down. Those who appeared to be the least likely candidates entered God’s kingdom before those who

thought they would be first trusts and loves his parents. We should trust and love in line. “I think Jesus meant we God like that.” Ally, you’ve got have to come to him the picture. In a norlike a child,” said Kids Talk Amanda, 11. “We About God mal home, children survive by trusting don’t have to say their parents. Small special words. We children don’t have need to be like a child the experience to and not talk fancy. make wise choices. Then, we can go to Jesus came to Earth heaven.” to tell us about a beFancy words, renevolent Father and ligious rituals and Carey clerical garb may Kinsolving a kingdom in which righteousness and impress people, but justice prevail. Jesus they don’t influence God. He sees the heart. God declared that he was the only knows we can deceive our- way into that kingdom. “Jesus meant that you will selves into believing we’re good enough to make the never get into heaven ungrade for heaven by our less you truly believe that he good works. Jesus is trying died on the cross to forgive to send us a wake-up call us,” said Grace Marie, 10. Martin Luther said the when he said simple, childlike faith is needed to enter faith that results in being declared righteous before his kingdom. “I think Jesus meant that a holy God is like the hand you must humble yourself of the beggar reaching out as a child does,” said Ally, to receive a gift. Before God, 12. “He meant that you must we’re all beggars. The Lord be ‘born again’ and become Jesus offers us the gift of like a kid with a new start. eternal life. We must receive Or he could have meant that his offer by the faith of an we must be like a child who empty hand that offers noth-

Why did He put me here? Psalm 20:4 says, “May He here are some important grant you according to your facts: 1. God has a plan heart’s desire, And fulfill for your life; 2. If you seek that plan sincerely all your purposes.“ and prayerfully, you (NKJV) Divine Why did God Guidance will find it; 3. When you discover God’s put me here? It’s purpose for your an easy question to life, you will expeask and, at times, a rience abundance, very difficult quespeace, joy and powtion to answer. er God’s power. As you seek to And that’s the only answer that quesDan kind of power that tion, God’s purposNewton really matters. es will not always We encourage you be clear to you. to visit with us at Sometimes you may wonder aimlessly in Grace Baptist Church this a wilderness of your own Sunday in one of our sermaking. And sometimes, vices at 11 a.m. or 6 p.m. you may struggle might- Be sure to listen to our raily against God in a vain dio program every Sunday effort to find success and morning on WMMG from happiness through your 9:30-10 a.m. own means, not His. Rev. Dan Newton is the Are you earnestly seeking to discern God’s pur- Pastor of Grace Baptist pose for your life? If so, Church.

ing in exchange. Every Christmas, we’re reminded that small children don’t have a problem receiving gifts. This same capacity for humility carries over into the spiritual realm. Some studies have shown that as much as 85 percent of Christians trusted the Lord Jesus as their savior before the age of 14. Think about this: God wants to be your benevolent parent. You must come to the place where you receive his offer of eternal life with the humility of childlike faith. Memorize this truth: “Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” (Luke 18:17) Ask this question: Have you entered God’s kingdom with childlike faith? Listen to a talking book, download the “Kids Color Me Bible” for free, watch Kid TV Interviews and win a dude ranch vacation by entering the Children’s International Arts Festival at www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Esarhaddon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Esther 2, what was Hegai “the keeper” of regarding King Ahasuerus? Holy Grail, Weapons, The women, Grain of the fields 3. What New Testament person was the “voice of one crying in the wilderness”? Judas, Jude, Jehovah, John the Baptist

4. From Proverbs 22, what is bound up in the heart of a child? Foolishness, Mischief, Love, Rebellion 5. In biblical times, what were small copper coins called? Pennies, Shekels, Mites, Paschals ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) The women; 3) John the Baptist; 4) Foolishness; 5) Mites

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Guinea pigs save the world in ‘G-Force’ G-Force / Rated PG Well, here’s a first. I can’t recall another movie with talking guinea pigs, car chases and killer toasters. A Disney adventure comedy, “G-Force” combines computer-animation with live action in a yarn about specially trained guinea pigs — hence the “G” in the title — on a mission to thwart an appliance billionaire’s diabolical plot. As they race — or scurry — to save the world, they deploy teeny spy gadgets, toss off zingy one-liners and encounter a colorful supporting cast, including a trio of yes-men mice, a runty territorial ferret and a shaggy pet-shop hamster. The G-rodents are voiced by Sam Rockwell, Penélope Cruz and “Saturday Night Live” actor Tracy Morgan, who gets several good lines as Blaster, a jive-talking “munitions expert” who loves living on the edge. You’ll have trouble recognizing Nicholas Cage, who doesn’t sound much like we’re accustomed to hearing him as Speckles, a nearsighted, computer-hacking mole. Interacting with the animals are real-life actors Zack Galifianakis and Kelli

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Garner, who unfortunately aren’t given much to do as the scientist-inventors behind the G-Force team. Will Arnett is likewise just passing through as a bureaucratic FBI agent, and stage and screen veteran Bill Nighy gamely smacks his classicaltheater drama chops as the evil industrialist Saber. The plot is pretty ridiculous, but c’mon — how much plot realism can you demand from a movie about world-saving guinea pigs? But if grown-ups are paying attention, they can count the many spy movies, action flicks, sci-fi epics and other films on which “G-Force” riffs, including “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Scarface,” “Die Hard,” “Ben-Hur” and “Apocalypse Now.” A cred-

it-roll dance sequence mimics the exuberant ending of “Slumdog Millionaire,” and there’s a toy-torturing teen that will remind you of the brat-next-door Sid in “Toy Story.” Kids won’t care about any of that. But they’ll howl at the juvenile jokes about body functions, specifically farting and pooping, and the sight of cute, furry little animals doing wildly adventurous things little animals don’t usually do — and thanks to modern-day computer animation, looking quite realistic as they parachute, rappel or zoom around in rocket-powered plastic balls. Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.

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the Sun”—performed at his all-star 1971 Concert For Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden. The enclosed 28-page booklet, with rare photos and a detailed career retrospective, provides a glimpse of the man behind the music. Spott’s Canine Miscellany, by Mike Darton (Book) Dog lovers will enjoy “pawing” through the hundreds of factoids, stats, trivia and other tidbits about man’s best friend in this handsome little volume. Do you know why poodles are trimmed like topiaries? How to make a dog biscuit? What it really means when Fido yawns? And you’ll smile at the smattering of perceptive quotes about canine companions, like this one from humorist Dave Barry: “Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing, right in your ear.” Neil Pond is the entertainment writer for American Profile.

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LIVE MUSIC 7:30 p.m. at Vine Grove Optimist Park. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Wayne Newton performed by The Paul Eve Show. Full of comedy & fun. Refreshments available. No alcoholic beverages. Bring your lawn chairs. Donna Broadway 270-877-2422 POKER FUNDRAISER 7 p.m. at Payneville Firehouse. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go to Meade County Elementary Archery. Chris Deal 270-496-4662

Saturday, Aug. 8 COMMUNITY FESTIVAL At Clair Memorial United Methodist Church, 202 East Union Street, Irvington, Ky. A day of Gospel singing, food, and children’s games. If your church would like to participate in singing, contact Eric Newby at 270-828-6761. HEALTH SCREENING 8-10 a.m. Free community health screening at Harrison County Hospital by appt. only in Rehabilitation Services. www.hchin.org. Call the Wellness Line at 812-7387869. FARMER’S MARKET 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meade County Extension Office. Amy 270-422-7402 SOCCER ALUMNI GAMES At Stuart Pepper Middle School. Girl’s alumni game will be at 5:30 p.m. and boy’s alumni game will be at 7:30 p.m. New graduation year rivalry format. ST. THERESA CHURCH PICNIC On Hwy. 144 near Rhodelia. Old fashioned down home picnic! Food, music, auction, farm machinery displays, raffle, inflatables and more! 270-496-4362 THE EDGE SERVICE 6 p.m. every Saturday at Glad Tidings Christian Center’s activity building. For ages 18-35. Childcare provided (up to age 5). Eric and Danielle Hornback, Edge Pastors. 270-422-2020 VFW DANCE 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities

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Sunday, Aug. 9 BINGO 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349 BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Flaherty Fire Dept. MISSIONARY EVANGELISTS Don and Doris Carver will minister at Glad Tidings Christian Center. They are missionaries to the Native American Indians. All are welcome to attend. 10:45 a.m. Marion Barnes, Pastor 270422-2020

Monday, Aug. 10 BLUEGRASS MUSIC Enjoy free bluegrass music in the Vine Grove Optimist Park every Monday night at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Donna Broadway 270-8772422 GED CLASS 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bldg 65 Quartermaster St., Fort Knox. For information and location call 502-624-6291/8391. HOMEWORK HELP Free homework help 4-10 p.m. daily. www.meadereads. org or call the Meade County Library at 270-422-2094 for information. M.A.R.C. BINGO 6-11 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. Games and prizes. Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241. MEADE COUNTY BAND BOOSTERS 7-8 p.m. at MCHS. 2nd Monday of each month. All band parents, band alumni, and community members invited. 270-828-5493 STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-5. 270-422-2094

Tuesday, Aug. 11 FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 7 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church, 255 Buck Grove Road. No registration required. Free nursery care available for students during class. 270-828-3365 or 270828-6320 HEALTH SEMINAR 6:30 p.m. How to prevent heart disease in women. Free seminar presented by Rhonda Hettinger, ARNP-C from Dr. Steven Filardo’s office. Harrison County Hospital,

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PRINCESS PROGRAM 6 p.m. Let’s have a luau at the Meade County Public Library! 270-422-2094

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MEETING 6:30 p.m. at the MCHS Freshman Academy. Charlotte Shepard 270-422-7515 ext. 2513

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HEALTH CLASS Managing Your Meals. At the Meade County Health Dept. Initial Class is at 1 p.m. Follow-up class is at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. 800280-1601 ext. 1035

LINE DANCING LESSONS 7-8:30 p.m. at Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff. Call for more information. 270-668-7324

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VFW BINGO 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities open to the public. 270-422-5184

YOGA Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Public Library. 270422-2094

Thursday, Aug. 13

BLOOD DRIVE 3-7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Brandenburg.

COMMUNITY DINNER 5-6:30 p.m. Second Thursday of every month at P.L. Kasey Senior Center in Irvington. $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under. All proceeds go to support the Kasey Senior Center. 270-5477648

LAPSIT STORYHOUR 10:30 a.m. at the Meade County Public Library every Thursday. For ages 2 and under. 270-422-2094

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Powers Pit Stop brings a new, modern look to an old corner By Crystal Benham crystal@thenewsstandard.com

When Meade County natives and brothers Martin and Nick Powers were presented with an offer to purchase a station, they took it. They saw it as a financial opportunity, and operating it was nothing new to Martin, who co-owned a gas station prior to the new purchase. The Powers brothers, however, operate other businesses as well and much of their time is dedicated to alternative engagements, but Martin’s oldest daughter, Danae, seemed a perfect fit for the job. “(Martin) called me and said, ‘I’ll financially be there,’ but he just kind of handed it to me and said, ‘get it open and get it running,’” Danae said. Danae, a 2005 Meade County graduate, is a senior at Bellarmine University this year, majoring in music therapy. For months, with the help of her father and uncle, she contacted vendor after vendor, connecting with top quality companies she knew would provide the best inventory in order to maintain the store’s slogan: “fast, friendly service.” On July 24, Powers Pit Stop, LLC opened its doors. The gas station, located at 2960 Brandenburg Road, is the former Shell Gas station that sits at the corner of Hwys. 1638 and 448, across from Tony Brown Chevrolet. “I got everything together; got it open and running,” Danae said. “(Nick and Martin) check in on me and Nick helps me with the accounting and taxes.” Danae was excited when

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LEFT: Powers Pit Stop employees Tracy Sipes, left, and Ja’net Cummings, center, pose with manager Danae Powers. ABOVE: At Powers Pit Stop, Java Junction serves up fresh, ready-to-go hot coffee and gourmet cappuccinos to go along with warm, homemade donuts. she was presented with the opportunity to run the store for her father and uncle. Though she plans to continue pursuing a career in music therapy, Danae saw the proposal as a backup plan, one that went hand-in-hand with her business minor. Aside from her education in business, she was practically raised around her father’s former gas station and was familiar with the ins and outs of running such operation. So she moved home and quickly dove in. Her work has paid off and the store now holds a new physique, much different from many shops. “We make our subs,” Danae said. “We have chicken and tuna salad and we’re going to have fresh fruit soon … things that are easy to eat on the road.” The store will not offer the commonplace fried chicken and tater wedges, instead selling deli subs and sand-

wiches and hot plates like meatballs and pulled pork. The gas station also opted to go smoke free. “We don’t smoke inside; it’s smoke free here,” she said. “And we’re clean, very clean … no fried chicken. You won’t walk out of here smelling like fried food or cigarettes.” The locally owned and operated store just passed its first health inspection with a 99 percent. “I added more shelves just so we can provide more items for our customers,” she said. With more shelving, Powers Pit Stop is offering a wider selection of basic gas station products from candy and beer to coffee, toiletries and much more. “We have a 12-foot candy aisle, whereas before it was only four-foot,” she said. “We just expanded everything.” They’ve even stretched “The Beer Cave,” an addi-

tion created by the former owners of the store and revamped by the Powers. The Beer Cave is home to an array of imported, domestic and craft brewed beers — all cold and easily accessible. Paired with Grandma’s Sweet Tea — which is really sweet tea, Danae added — and homemade, fresh donuts and other breakfast foods, the store still boasts its old-fashioned, small town feel, with a new look. Danae said the Powers were impressed with the services Chevron offered to provide the store, including its Techron fuel and vibrant exterior appearance. “We’re the second (gas station) in Kentucky to have this new image that they’re coming out with,” she said. “It’s more like a clean, modern image.” The fuel company, Danae said, provides quality fuel and “the oil company can get us a truck here fast if we

run out of gas.” Chevron will also service any damages or repairs to signs, gas pumps or the building, and all in all Danae said she feels confident with the company’s products and services. Powers Pit Stop employs seven locals whose safety and happiness is important to Danae. “I make sure that two people open and close the store every day,” she said. The gas station will serve Consumers’ Choice coffee at its Java Junction, a makeyour-own coffee booth that will also serve hot chocolate and various flavors of cappuccino. “Consumer’s Choice coffee is the same coffee you would get at Outback (Steakhouse) and other restaurants like that, so it’s high-quality coffee,” she said. And next to Java Junction is the slushie section, which serves Pepsi, Mountain

Dew, blue raspberry and wild cherry flavors. The store also sells deli meats and cheeses by the pound. With a wide selection of turkey, ham, bologna, liver cheese, Dixie loaf and roast beef and a collection of cheeses, like American, pepper jack, provolone, Swiss, sharp cheddar and hot pepper, Powers Pit Stop has all the fixings for perfect subs and sandwiches. Danae said in the future the store hopes to expand the deli and offer even more toppings and varieties of bread to have a full-fledged deli station. Customers can also callin orders to pick up and the store is open to sponsorships. Powers’ Pit Stop, LLC is open Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 5 a.m. to midnight and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to place an order for carryout, call 270-422-2240.

Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with quality, friendly services Firm ranks highest in investor satisfaction four out of five years Submitted by Edward Jones

For the fourth year out of the past five, financialservices firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Full Service Investor Satisfaction StudySM, announced Earl Wright. The study measures overall investor satisfaction with full service investment firms based on six factors: account offerings, convenience, commissions and fees, financial advisor, investment performance and account statements. The J.D. Power and Associates study found that Edward Jones performed particularly well in convenience and account statements. Edward Jones prides itself on giving their investors a personal, one-on-one relationship personified by their Web site communication of “A bad day is when I don’t meet any clients faceto-face.” Edward Jones ranked highest in investor satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates in 2005, 2006 and

2007, and highest in 2002 in a tie, when the study began. In Canada Edward Jones ranked highest twice in the J.D. Power and Associates Canadian Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study. The 2009 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study is based on responses from more than 4,400 investors who primarily invest with one of the 21 firms included in the study. The study was fielded from in the spring 2009. Headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The firm’s quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. For more information on full-service investor satisfaction, car reviews and ratings, car insurance, health insurance, cell phone ratings, and more, please visit www.JDPower.com J.D. Power and Associates

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AGRICULTURE Local man has weathered years with his trusted tree, rooster A10 - The News Standard

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By Laura Saylor editor@thenewsstandard.com Eighty-three-year-old Dick Frymire, his 81-year-old Japanese maple tree and his deceased rooster have all seen better days. Though not as deep in the doldrums as their feathered counterpart, Frymire and the maple tree share the physical similarities of craggy limbs and tough skin and less tangible qualities as well, such as forbearance and astuteness, both of which are naturally developed after eight decades of living. Frymire is a staple of Irvington, Ky., as essential as Main Street. He is a selfproclaimed master of “barnyard science,” the author of six home remedy books, an official Kentucky treeologist and folklorist, a studier of weather, a student of nature and a storyteller with plenty of ammunition. Before he became internationally recognized for his uncanny prognosticating and memorable appearances on Carson, Leno and Letterman, he was a Kentucky farm boy, raised in Webster, the son of a man who supported his family with a profitable cockfighting trade. Frymire served as a Seabee in World War II, was a school teacher in Lodiburg and a chemical plant worker at present-day Arch Chemicals, but underneath it all, he was — and still is — a dabbler in the fates. His Ohio River Valley weather predictions are in the 70th percentile of accuracy after nearly four decades. “My first year predicting

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LEFT: Dick Frymire tells one of his many famous stories about his prognosticating rooster. CENTER: Frymire uses several gauges on his Japanese maple to help make predictions. ABOVE: Ted is remembered by his grave marker. snow days I was 93 percent right,” Frymire said, sitting comfortably, cane in hand, inside the lobby of his homely museum. “The second year I was 92 percent.” Frymire took an interest in weather prediction and home remedy after perusing through his great-grandfather’s medical journals and diaries. (His great-grandfather once operated on Teddy Roosevelt). He fueled fascination by studying everything imaginable under the umbrella of “barnyard science.” “I stick my fingertips inside half a lemon every morning,” Frymire said, pointing out the refrigerator where the lemons are kept. “It’s good for your memory.” After marrying Blanche Marie (they’ll soon celebrate their 63rd anniversary) another special individual came into Frymire’s life: Ted. Ted had two wives, Maudy and Molly.

New process this year for awarding tobacco settlement money Over the past eight years, paid per producer will be Meade County has received $1,500. Phase I tobacco settlement The CAIP guidelines money from the Toand investment bacco Master Setareas can be found CEA for tlement agreement. Agriculture on the Internet at In the past, Meade agpolicy.ky.gov/ County’s portion funds/caip.shtml. — around $75,000 Keep in mind dol— has been divided lar amounts listed among several agriat this web address culture groups that are the maximum administer differamounts allowed ent programs. by the State AgriProducers in the cultural DevelopAndy Mills ment Board. county applied for these programs to Since Meade the respective agriculture County receives such a groups and then money small amount of money, was appropriated accord- the Meade County Agingly. This year the pro- ricultural Development cess will be different. council elected to reduce This year approximately the amounts received per $70,000 has been appropri- applicant so that more proated for the County Ag- ducers could participate. riculture Investment ProThe Meade County CAIP gram (CAIP). The CAIP will run from Aug. 10 to includes all the programs Sept. 10. Applications will that have been offered in be available starting at the county in the past plus 8 a.m. on Aug. 10 at the a few more. The Meade Meade County Extension County Cattlemen’s Asso- Office located at 1041 Old ciation has agreed to ad- Ekron Rd. All applications minister the CAIP. will be assessed by the use With the CAIP, each pro- of a score sheet. gram is now called an “inTying scores will be brovestment area.” When a ken based on when the producer fills out a CAIP completed application application he can choose was turned in. Completed up to three investment applications must include areas. As before, produc- dated receipts along with ers can get reimbursed 50 other information needed percent of their cost up to per investment area. Peoa maximum amount. ple will be available Aug. The Meade County CAIP 10, to answer any queshas a maximum dollar tions. amount for the Farm StrucAlso, feel free to contact ture and Commodity Han- me or Glenn Redmon if dling investment area and you have questions about the technology investment the application process. area of $1,500. All other inFor more information, vestment areas have a $750 contact the Meade County maximum payout. The Cooperative Extension total maximum amount Service at 270-422-4958.

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“Sadly, someone killed Maudy with a .22,” Frymire said. Not wanting Ted to roost alone inside his air-conditioned condominium of a coop, Frymire introduced Ted to Molly shortly after Maudy’s death and the two hit it off like peaches and cream. Ted and Molly were wed during a public ceremony officiated by Frymire that brought 200 people from states away to the speck of Irvington. He had mentioned the chicken wedding a few times during some radio and TV appearances, and the crowd arrived to witness the spectacle first-handed. “They had a good life, those two,” Frymire said. “Ted lived to be 13 years old.” A typical rooster lives to be seven. “Ted wasn’t typical,” Frymire said. “He predicted 10 Kentucky Derby winners

… and who would win in the Reagan-Mondale race.” Frymire had fooled with the art of presage himself, but it seemed the stars aligned the day he realized that Ted could also foresee. The rooster calculated the 1984 presidential election with a corn kernel. Frymire lined up 50 kernels and asked Ted to predict how many states Democratic candidate Walter Mondale would win. “He just kept picking the first (kernel) … and I didn’t want to believe him because I’m a big Democrat, but he was right,” Frymire said. “Mondale only won one state.” Outside Frymire’s museum — which is bursting with nostalgia — is Ted’s grave marker, as well as Maudy’s, Molly’s, Fred the rabbit’s, and others.’ Nearby is the pinnacle of forecasting, the Japanese maple with its eight protruding gauges that monitor soil temperature,

moisture and other qualities and quantities necessary for Frymire to make his annual weather predictions. The tree has been struck by lightning more than once, rendering it leafless and practically limbless. Its stubby branches are flimsy and withered, and Frymire feels he’ll only get one or two more years of predictions out of it. “You just use another tree,” Frymire said. “The type of tree doesn’t really matter.” All of Frymire’s six books — two more may be forthcoming — feature distinct ties to the rural area he grew up in. From his home remedy tips to his anecdotes promoting “good old common sense,” he’s always had a keen curiosity about the connections between humans and nature. Though some of his claims seem ungrounded, Frymire is more occupied by keeping people guessing about the possibility and is less con-

cerned about the results. On a Letterman appearance in the late 1980s, Frymire rubbed an onion on the host’s forehead, saying it helped reverse baldness. “Half of the people I know think I’m crazy,” Frymire said. “Half think I’m on to something ... Overall, it’s about bringing joy to people.” Despite Frymire’s tiring self — which has endured 32 surgeries — and the shabby state of his trusted maple, he keeps on looking forward, rarely looking back. By studying weather records, moon and sun dates and using his other unconventional techniques, Frymire has honed in on a date more than 10 years away. “Something big is going to happen on July 4, 2022 or 2023,” Frymire said. “An earthquake, a natural disaster ... it’ll be big. But I’ll be long gone by then.” Only time will tell.

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Commodities Kentuckiana Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY Market report per CWT for Monday August 3, 2009 Receipts: 224 Last week: 290 Last year: 212 Compared to last week: Slaughter cows were steady. Slaughter bulls steady to 1.00 lower. Feeder steers steady on light test. Feeder heifers steady to 2.00 lower. Slaughter cows were 14 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 04 percent: Replacement cows 04 percent and feeders 78 percent: The feeder supply included 21 percent steers 42 percent heifers and 37 percent bulls. 34 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Slaughter Cows: % Lean Weight A-Dress H-Dress Lo-Dress Breaker 75-80 1150-1725 45.00-50.50 51.50 Boner 80-85 865-1420 41.00-46.50 38.00-39.00 Lean 85-90 830-1130 35.00-40.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade Weight Carcass Boning % A-Dress Lo-Dress 2 1285-1905 75-78 48.00-54.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 329 111.00-113.00 112.27 2 400-500 468 97.50-110.00 103.52 2 600-700 678 90.00 90.00 2 700-800 772 86.00-88.00 86.99 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 300-400 368 93.00-96.00 94.41 3 400-500 410 94.00 94.00 Feeder Steers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 400-500 442 82.50-84.00 83.28 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 200-300 275 96.00 96.00

7 300-400 364 91.00-99.50 96.49 4 400-500 464 87.00-89.50 88.38 14 500-600 539 83.00-87.50 85.57 12 600-700 665 80.00-82.50 82.07 5 700-800 748 72.50-74.00 73.72 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 7 300-400 376 86.00-90.00 88.93 2 400-500 448 86.00 86.00 2 600-700 633 78.50 78.50 Feeder Heifers Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 400-500 435 77.00-83.00 80.91 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 200-300 253 122.00 122.00 6 400-500 464 92.00-99.00 94.67 12 500-600 531 93.50-103.50 100.37 6 600-700 641 87.00-90.50 88.99 7 700-800 761 74.50-79.00 76.79 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 6 400-500 474 82.50 82.50 5 500-600 570 79.00-90.50 84.84 4 600-700 651 75.00 75.00 Feeder Bulls Large 1 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 700-800 733 70.00-76.00 72.15 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 3-8 months bred 835-1195 lbs. 54.00-66.50 per cwt. Stock Cows and Calves: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 1100-1200 lbs with 100-200 lbs calves at side 685.00-885.00 per pair. Stock Bulls: No Test Calves: Baby Beef calves: No Test

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Lindsey Wilson College’s first ever men’s swim coach, Bart Garlick, has much to do to get ready for the upcoming inaugural season. First, is to haul in quality recruits on short notice, second is to get a school record board. That’s where Meade County 2009 graduate Alex Medley came into play last

Thursday when he became the third swimmer ever to sign for Lindsey Wilson … and that won’t be the last record he’ll set. “I’ll be the first to do everything,” Medley said. “I guess, I’ll go down in history. I’ll be breaking records as soon as I touch the pool.” With the season starting this fall, Garlick knows this will be a year of many firsts. “That’s appealing to

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me,” Garlick said. “We’ll be setting team records like there’s no tomorrow. We’ll be on the record board right away … which reminds me I have to go buy a record board.” Lindsey Wilson hired Garlick — a highly touted head coach from the University of Colorado — after the prime recruiting months in late April. Because of the

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Aug. 11 Lady Waves Volleyball John Hardin 7 p.m. Aug. 14-15 Lady Waves Volleyball Summer Slam Tourney @ Apollo

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Medley looks to break records as he inks with LWC By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com

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Heightening Sense of Intimidation Lady Waves look to strike fear in opponents with overall team height and depth

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SWIMMING NEWS Meade County freshman and Elizabethtown Dolphins swimmer T.J. Osborne competed in the State A Tournament in Elizabethtown on July 23-26. Osborne competed in the 100-meter backstroke, 50-meter freestyle, a medley relay and freestyle relay. He finished four seconds behind first place in both the backstroke and freestyle, while his freestyle relay team finished eighth. “(Joining the team) helped me out a lot and I can tell in practices” Osborne said who joined the Dolphins last year. “I’ve improved my backstroke by about 10 seconds and my breaststroke has really improved.” Osborne has been on the Meade County swim team the past two years.

f height is an intimidating factor, then the Meade County volleyball team is indeed intimidating. With three players reaching over 6-foot, including one of the best volleyball players in the region in junior middle hitter 6-foot2-inch Tiffany Filburn, the Lady Waves instantly appear to be a dominating force. “I think it’s a huge intimidation factor,” said senior outside hitter Blair Brangers. “When other teams see us they’re like ‘I don’t want to play them.’” Filburn and 6-foot senior middle hitter Bliss Powers, who tower over most opponents, gives the Lady Waves a distinct advantage

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Grades second through fourth participate in flag football, while fourth and sixth grades are tackle football. Fourth grade has an option to play flag or tackle. Cost of the league is $30 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. SOCCER NEWS The Meade County boys soccer program’s 20th anniversary

The Meade County boys soccer program will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on Aug. 7 from 6-8 p.m.

All past players, current players, school administrators, teachers, family and fans are welcome to attend.

The annual alumni games will be played Aug. 8 with the girls starting at 5:30 p.m. and the boys match at 7:30 p.m. at the Meade County soccer field.

of hitting and blocking. “Our height and blocking is a big strength for us,” Filburn said. “Our middle (hitters) are pretty good and our right side hitters are good too.” Filburn also plays yearround for the Kentucky-Indiana Volleyball Academy (KIVA) team and has been on the Meade County varsity team since her eighth grade year. Bliss Powers is also a center for the Lady Waves basketball team and was a major cog of last year’s volleyball team. “I think Tiffany and Bliss hitting is such a strength of us,” said first-year head coach Jennifer Smith. “They are the two best hitters in the area. It’s really fun watching them play. I can’t help but laugh when I’m watching them play. They can hit so hard and they are so good.” Paired with the middle hitters is the outside hitting of Brangers, senior Olivia Wright, junior Scarlett Powers and sophomore Leanna Luney.

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Meade County’s Bliss Powers looks to be one of the best middle hitters in the area.

15-year-olds fall short at region tourney By Ben Achtabowski sports@thenewsstandard.com The Meade County 15-year-old Babe Ruth baseball team is as tough as they come. With their come-frombehind win to claim the Western Kentucky State Championship over Logan County, the team went on to the Ohio Valley Region tournament in Monttoon, Ill., last weekend and looked to continue its postseason success. The team went 1-2 during the weekend and was bounced out of the tournament after losing to Russell County, Ky., 12-6, but it wasn’t without a fight. Meade County found themselves down quickly,

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A lot has happened in the last 20 years — the rise of the Internet, three American wars and the cloning of “Dolly” the sheep — but today in Meade County it’s all about the 20th anniversary of the Meade County High School soccer program. The program started out as a co-ed team in 1989, then split off into a girls and boys team. Tonight the program will celebrate all its accomplishments at Stuart

Pepper Middle School from 6 to 8 p.m. “We just want a time to celebrate our accomplishments of the past teams and the program,” said Matt Pollock, current Meade County boys soccer head coach and coordinator of the event. “We want the past players and current players to come out, share some memories and have a good time.” The reception will include refreshments and finger foods, while memorabilia will be

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Records From page B1 late start, Garlick was unable to get a full team for the NAIA school located in Columbia, Ky., but managed to wrangle in four quality swimmers: Daniel Lyle from Indiana, Daniel Pullman from Oldham County, Ky., Ivan Ivancic from Croatia, and Medley. “We were able to get Alex and three other guys. We’ll have a pretty good relay team. There will be a lot of room in the pool for those guys,” Garlick said laughing. After this year’s state meet, Medley’s name was shuffled around several college coaches, but no official offers were made. Even at the Meade County swim team’s senior night in January, Medley had no plans of swimming in college. “My whole plan was to go to (Elizabethtown Community College) and then go to a major university after that,” he said. “I went to state (swimming

Soccer From page B1 displayed to show the program’s evolution throughout the years. Past coaches will also be present including current Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft, Frank Stith, David Daley and the current coaches Matt Pollock and Dan Shook. Also during the reception, a video of the first Meade County High School soccer game will be played in its entirety. Lady Waves head coach Dan Shook feels the event is something very special and a treat for everyone attending. “It’s nice for the current players too,” Shook added. “Since I’m a history teach-

Region From page B1 County coach Ben Wilson. “The team was down six to nothing. They could have easily given up. But they cut the lead down. That says a lot for this group of young men. They’re not going to give up and the future is bright for Meade County baseball.” Brady Smith was the starting pitcher against Russell County and he gave up 11 hits and 11 runs in six innings of work. Garrett Ledford pitched one inning of relief and gave up one run on two hits and struck out two batters. Offensively, the team perked up from its offensive lull and was led by Bo Wilson and Smith who each went 2-for-4 and scored a run. Cheaney Schwartz, Ryan Bruner, Shaun Brotzge and Ryan Hogan each had a hit in the game, while Ledford had a two RBI hit. Chris McClish went 2-for-3 with an RBI. During the opening game of the tournament, Meade County had another come-from-behind win against Benton Harbor, Mich., 8-7, making its last three victories in comeback fashion. With the team down 7-6 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Brady Smith knocked in the winning run to advance in the tournament. Smith ended the night 3-for-4. Starting pitcher Bo Wilson went seven innings giving up seven runs on eight hits and struck out 11 batters. Wilson also had a double and scored a run. Clay Tucker helped out offensively with a hit while Hogan led the way with a triple and a home run. Ledford went 1-1 and Branden McGhee had a pair of singles. During the next game, Meade County faced a tough team from West Virginia and was put into the

finals) and I heard that Lindsey Wilson was going to start a new program. Coach Garlick got in contact with me and was real excited for me to come to the program.” Garlick knew he was getting a solid swimmer after seeing his times and having brilliant reports from Medley’s high school coach, J.P. LaVertu. “He came really highly recommended to me by everyone,” Garlick said of Medley. “Just his character makes him a great find and someone we’re happy to have on the team. He has a lot of potential. I think he’s just getting started. He just looks like a swimmer. With the advanced kind of training we’re going to have I think he’ll really soar.” LaVertu was Medley’s coach for four years and saw a lot of improvement during that time, but he also feels that Medley is far from peaking his potential. “His work ethic is amazing,” he said. “Any coach wants a kid like Alex. He’s er, I like that they get to look back and see the past players and the history of the program. They grow an appreciation for how the program has evolved.” With the reception on Friday the festivities will conclude with the annual alumni games on Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Meade County High School soccer field. This year will be a little different though. With the boys alumni group becoming large in numbers, Pollock decided to introduce the Alumni Cup game during which alumni players will face each other rather than play against current high school athletes. The teams will be divided into odd and even years of graduation. “It will add a little rivalry to the games,” Pollock

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Alex Medley (front, middle) signs with Lindsey Wilson on July 30 alongside his friends and family. He is the third swimmer ever to sign with the college. going to go down there and work his tail-end off. He’ll do everything the coaches will ask of him. I think he’ll be extremely successful both academically and in the sports arena. If he wants to succeed down there, there’s no doubt in my mind he’ll do it.” Medley was an out-

standing swimmer in high school where he focused mainly on the freestyle and breaststroke. He helped the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relay teams to a state tournament bid this year. “We always had that big family environment,” Medley said about his

said. “If the ’92, ‘94 and all the even (year) graduates win that cup they’ll have bragging rights all year long and get to carry that into next year’s game.” But spectators won’t be short of watching the upcoming soccer players. The 2009 team will play a Green and White scrimmage during halftime of the alumni game. The changes have a lot to do with a large response from Greenwave alumni players. “We’re lucky to have this many alumni come back and play,” Pollock said. “It’s a great opportunity for them — not many of them have the chance to play soccer anymore. But it shows the loyalty and how faithful the alumni are of this program.”

The girls alumni game will keep its usual format where the current high school squad will challenge former Meade County players. “It’s a lot of fun and a positive way to kick off the season,” Shook said. “It’s always fun for me and the team.” This weekend will represent a lot of milestones for the program, which is still growing. “The programs have seen a lot of success,” Pollock said. “We strive to make things better and I think we have since that first year. But we aren’t content just yet and we’re looking to always turn another corner.” Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for photos of the alumni game.

loser ’s bracket with a 12-0 loss. “This team learned a lot during this tournament,” Wilson said. “They faced some good teams and, like I said, this shows that the future is bright for Greenwave baseball.”

time on the Meade County team. “I’ve really enjoyed it and I’ll miss it.” His high school swimming experience has helped shape Medley’s future where he plans to study physical education at Lindsey Wilson and become a swim coach after his college career.

“I’ve really grown to like what coach LaVertu does and I would like to do that,” Medley said. “He’s a big role model for me.” As far as going away to college, Medley showed a little apprehension. “I’ve never been away from home like this,” he said. “It’s pretty exciting. I really didn’t have this planned. It wasn’t in my plans at all. I think this will be a good thing though and a lot of fun.” It’s something his family will have to get used to, too, along with the traveling. “We’ve never been through anything like this,” said Medley’s father, Larry. “I plan on going to as many meets as we can. Most of the meets are in Kentucky so we’ll be able to make those and see how he’s doing. He better keep up his grades, though. I’m glad he got it. I think he’ll enjoy it. It will be good for him.” It will also be good for the Lindsey Wilson record board, where Medley’s name will surely be etched several times by the end of this upcoming season.

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The 2009 Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team looks to continue its success with a third-straight District 9 Championship and 20-plus win season. See roster

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They aren’t used to playing next to girls that are six-foot tall. Also the setters From page B1 have to get used to setting to the back row to those hitWith the plethora of solid ters. It’s been kind of a chalhitters, Smith — who was lenge. You can see during the Lady Waves’ assistant practice they are still a little coach last year — has the unfamiliar. They kind of luxury of a deep bench. bump into each other and it “It’s awesome,” Smith looks a little chaotic.” said of the team’s depth. The move came to a sur“Last year we were sort of prise for Bliss Powers who has confined to about seven never played in the back row players. This year we can during her volleyball career. go probably 12 deep in the “When I told Bliss she bench. We definitely are was going to play in the deeper than last year.” back, she was like ‘What? With the new coach in Are you crazy?’” Smith place comes an entirely new said. “She’s never played strategy and rotation. back there. Now that she’s Last season the Lady Waves doing it she’s really stepped played a 6-2 rotation that up and worked hard.” had two setters rotate in for With the emphasis on so the middle hitters. But with many hitters on the court at the strengths of Filburn and the same time, Meade CounBliss Powers in the middle, ty’s lone senior setter Kelcie Smith found it advantageous McCoy will have the weighty to keep them on the court as burden of setting up the much as possible. team’s heavy hitters. This year the team is going “If Kelcie can set them with a 5-1 rotation where the up then we’ll be in great team will only rotate one set- shape,” Smith said. ter and work sometimes with Smith added that the team four or five hitters. will field a new sophomore “I think (the new rota- setter, Rebecca Clark. tion is) going to work,” “We could see (Clark) helpSmith said. “It’s going to ing out Kelcie from time to give a better time,” she said. 2009 Lady Waves flow and we Although the roster have so much change may 1 Kayla Biggs; OH, talent with Tifseem a little unDS; Jr. fany and Bliss 2-13 Rachel Johnson; orthodox, the together that DS, L; Soph. rotation may I think having 3 Kelcie McCoy; S; Sr. throw a curvethem on the 4 Taylor Parker; DS; ball at some of court more will Soph. Meade County’s benefit them 5 Kacie Livers; DS; Jr. opponents. and the whole 6Heather Darnall; “I think the team. They’re DS; Sr. tall people in the good passers 7-13Bethany Roberts; back are going and can set up DS, L; Fr. to mess up other other players 7-13 Ashlee Sireno; teams,” said DS, L; Soph. too.” Brangers. “They 10 Olivia Wright; OH, The new rota- RH; Sr. won’t know tion has taken 11 Tiffany Filburn; what to do. Essome time to get MH, RH; Jr. pecially because used to and the 12-13 Kendall Smith all of our tall team isn’t 100 DS; Fr. players are over percent comfort- 12 Sarah Stankiewicz; six-foot.” able with it. In RH, DS; Soph. While Smith fact, Smith has 13 Erin Sireno; L; Sr. is changing diagramed the 14 Addie Durham; the team’s rorotation on pa- OH,DS; Fr. tation to fit its per to give each 14 Rachel Powers; strengths, it has of the players, OH, RH; Soph. exploited some 15 Scarlett Powers; which has “reof the Lady MH, RH; Jr. ally helped.” Waves’ weak19 Selena Burton; S, “We just got RH, DS; Soph. nesses such as a new rota- 20 Rebecca Clark; passing. With tion and we’ve S, DS; Soph. the season startnever done this 20 Alexis Greco; S, ing on Tuesday, before,” Brang- RH; Fr. the team has a ers said. “Right 22 Leah Cannady short time to now it’s kind of OH,DS; Fr. perfect its passiffy and we’re 23Leanna Luney; MH, ing, but Smith trying out a RH; Soph. intends to dedibunch of new 24 Mikhaela Perry; S, cate full pracDS; Fr. players in new tices to working 24 Bliss Powers; MH; positions. In the Sr. on those skills. end, I think it 25 Blaire Brangers “I think we will work out OH Sr. have focused for the better.” so much on the 26 Makenzie Tucker; The hard- S, DS; Fr. changing of est part of the 27 Kalanilia Chun; the rotation we change is the OH; Soph. haven’t worked rotation of Fil- 28 Tiffany Bruce; DS; on passing or burn and Bliss Soph. other things Powers into the 33 Billie Weick; MH, as much as I back row, as RH; Fr. would like to,” compared to last 44Rachel Crebessa; Smith said. MH, OH; Fr. year when the “But now is setters would where we’re replace them before they going to get everything reached the back line. down.” “The biggest thing is Some may feel this will be having Tiffany and Bliss in a down season after graduthe back row,” Smith said. ating six seniors — Claire “(Back row players are) not Cannady, Shelby Chism, used to having them there. Megan Fackler, Maris Har-

reld, Julia Powers and Chelsea Stinnett — and finishing with a 22-8 record. But the team replaces the six seniors with six more seniors this year — McCoy, defensive specialist Heather Darnell, Wright, libero Erin Sireno, Powers and Brangers — all of which saw some playing time last year. “Even though we lost our six seniors every other team has lost their seniors,” Sireno said. “I think every team is in the same boat as us. We’ll improve. I think we’re already pretty good since most of us played a little bit of varsity last year.” Many of the seniors are ready to step into leadership roles and finish out their Meade County careers on a good note. “I’m looking forward to it because it is my last year,” Wright said. “But it’s going to be really hard to say goodbye because volleyball is my life. I think we’re set this year. We’re really good and hopefully this will be a good senior year.” Smith feels that leadership and team chemistry are most important to Meade County’s success. “I think everyone has to stay positive; it’s a huge key for us,” she said. “Even more so than our skill level, but everyone has to stay on the team together. “Some of the games we lost last year were due to

negativity. One player — not always the same person — would get down and bring the team down with them. I think this team gets along very well. They push each other to get better.” Smith added that the players are almost too helpful and nearly cross the line of offending each other. “When that happens sometimes feelings get hurt, but that doesn’t happen too often,” she said. “Really, the girls are just eager to help each other out. I think we’re really fortunate that all the girls

get along. We’ve had two team outings and almost everyone has showed up. Everybody gets along.” The team opens up with John Hardin at home at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and has a tough schedule that includes nine away games while only having eight home games. Some of the bigger games will be a home game against district rival Breckinridge County on Sept. 10 and at Hancock County on Sept. 12. The team will also host Elizabethtown on Sept. 8. “We always look forward to the (Breckinridge

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County) game,” McCoy said. “And of course Elizabethtown and all the of the Hardin County schools.” Despite the daunting schedule, the Lady Waves are expecting a season equal to or better than last year’s. “I think we can be better than last year. I want to get to regionals this year and possibly state,” Wright said. “That would be a great way to end my career.” 2009 Lady Waves volleyball schedule Aug. 11 John Hardin, 7 p.m. Aug. 14-15 @ Apollo Summer Slam Aug. 17 Corydon Central, Ind., 7 p.m. Aug. 18 @ Bullitt East, 8 p.m. Aug. 20 @Grayson Co., 6 p.m. Aug. 27 @North Hardin, 7 p.m. Aug. 29 @ Marion County Tourney Aug. 31 Hancock Co., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 Breckinridge Co., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Elizabethtown, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 Breckinridge Co., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 @Shelby Co., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 @Daviess Co., 8 p.m. Sept. 21 @Hancock Co., 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 @Ohio Co., 8 p.m. Sept. 26 @ E-town Invitational Sept. 29 Grayson County 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Central Hardin, 7 p.m. Oct. 6 Daviess Co., 7 p.m. Oct. 8 @ Fort Knox, 7 p.m.

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The Meade County Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended an annual national conference in Anaheim, Calif., June 24-28 where two local students were awarded for excellence. Six FBLA members and advisor Roxanne Miles traveled to Anaheim where 5,000 other students convened. The FBLA is the largest business career organization for high school students that tests their knowledge of the business, world and strengthens their leadership skills. Though no MCHS students won in a competitive competition at nationals, 2008-09 senior Valerie Hobbs represented the Commonwealth at the awards ceremony as a “Who’s Who in the FBLA” representative — a nationally-recognized award for excellence. Hobbs was last year’s state FBLA president and plans to attend Kentucky State University where she’ll major in business administration. “(FBLA) has definitely helped prepare me for college,” Hobbs said. “I definitely see a difference in me from my freshman year.” Hobbs began her FBLA career as a freshman when she competed in WKU in public speaking — something she says has helped her tremendously and something she will also take with her to college. Avery Sydnor, a sophomore, was one of two Kentuckians presented with the American Level Business Achievement Award

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LEFT: The Officer Team consists of (back row) Matthew Fackler, Kayla Higbee, Avery Sydnor, Ryan Barr; (front row) Ashley Sydnor, Ali King, Courtney McGraw and Jesse Adams. ABOVE: Outstanding FBLA campers are, from left to right, Jesse Adams, treasurer; Avery Sydnor, vice president; Courtney McGraw, reporter. at nationals, after receiving the Leader Level Business Achievement Award at the state conference. Sydnor, now a junior, received the Report’s Quill, the highest award allotted in the state for outstanding reporters. This year, she’ll be vice president of the Meade County chapter and the regional reporter. With all its success, Miles said FBLA continues to meet great expectations. The local chapter was awarded the Gold Chapter Seal Award for the 2008-09 school year and the Commonwealth Award of Merit, naming it one of the top 30 chapters in the state. “Just to be able to be there at the national conference is a huge accomplishment because they’re competing with almost 5,000 students,” Miles said. “It’s nice to see when you really want a kid to get involved that they actually get to be successful.”

FBLA leadership camp is developing leaders Submitted by FBLA Courtney McGraw, reporter From June 10-12 the Meade County Future Business Leaders of America Chapter attended leadership development camp at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. The group consisted of eight officers and one advisor. The officers attended this camp to improve their role in their local chapters and to learn valuable personal and people skills. Officers also brought out their competitive sides during recreation. Softball and basketball were included in the major sports along with billiards, pingpong, and “Connect Four” in

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people, and I got the chance to meet a lot of new people,” she said. “I learned a lot of new skills of how to do so. Basically networking.” Jesse Adams also worked extremely hard memorizing the FBLA creed, which are basically the fundamental beliefs of FBLA. All officers participated in the sports and recreational events. Students were split randomly so no one would be in the same group with someone from their own chapter. Groups worked with students from other regions, and although weather restricted some activities, all eight groups bonded and were able to work and enhance team dynamic skills. In addition, a March of Dimes fundraiser collected more than $200 to help moms

have full-term babies and support newborns. Camp was a fun and beneficial way to improve the skills for upcoming officer duties, and has been a significant start to the chapter’s year to come. The 2009-10 FBLA school year will surely be a productive one. For more information, visit Meade County High School’s Web page at http://meade.ky.mch. schoolinsites.com/. In addition to camp activities, three local officers left camp with trophies showing their advanced leadership skills by being selected as outstanding officers: Jesse Adams, Outstanding Treasurer; Avery Sydnor, Outstanding Vice-President; and Courtney McGraw, Outstanding Reporter.

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the minor category. All camp attendants took classes depending on their offices. During these sessions campers learned how to enhance their positions as local, chapter and regional state officers. Each officer from the chapter has improved and accomplished much at camp. The following are student officers: Kayla Higbee, president; Matt Fackler, president elect, Avery Sydnor, vice president; Ryan Barr, secretary; Jesse Adams, treasurer; Courtney McGraw, reporter; Ali King, parliamentarian; and Ashley Sydnor, historian. Roxanne Sydnor was the chapter’s advisor. Kayla Higbee, president, had an optimistic look on the outcome of her stay at Lindsey Wilson. “I learned how to talk to

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Automotive

Barr Automotive Inc , Fast, Friendly Service You Can Trust! Timmy Barr, Owner

270-422-7442

COMPLETE AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICE

YOUART’S concrete service

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2070 A Bypass Rd. Brandenburg, KY. 40108

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999 Lawrence St, Brandenburg

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Bennett All your construction needs!

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Yard Work WARDRIP TRUCKING & BY-PASS STONE

Lock Out Service Available

Video Surveillance Provided!

Service & Sales Jeff Adkisson • Owner/Operator

151 Shannon Lane Brandenburg, Ky 40108

(270) 422-4121

Fountains • Mulch • Carports

DIXIE YARD WORKS 7070 N. Dixie Hwy. E-town, Ky 42701

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Construction

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Automotive

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MARKETPLACE

Friday, August 7, 2009

5x10 trailer with ramps $450 or best offer. Craftsman truck bed toolbox $100 or best offer. Call 270-312-6005. Jenny Lynn cradle $40. Large area rug, 8x12, $30. 270828-3192 or 270-945-5878.

Yamaha C-3 Scooter, 249 miles, gets 115 mph per gallon. $1,995. Call 270-668-6639.

3 pt. hitch tiller, 6 ft wide, $1200. 18 ft. tandem trailer, good shape, $900. Two row corn planter, $75. Call 270-5474567 or 270-668-7376.

High tensile fence wire, 12 Â˝ gauge, galvanized, 3 rolls, 4,000 ft each. $70 per roll. Call 270-828-4737 or 270-945-2644.

Computer desk for sale, great shape, $100. Call 270-422-4542.

Oak table dinette piece, can break down to smaller table and set 4. It is in good shape. $150, call 270-422-1515.

Steel gooseneck horse trailer, can haul up to 4 horses with tack room, $1,800, call 270-668-2881.

COMMERCIAL SECURITY GATE. Approx. 15 ft. w/motor. Rolls down. Never been installed. Call for more information. 270-828-2927.

Hay Rake.....John Deere, 4 bar, $250 call 270-945-1682.

Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-PINS.

Lots for Sale

KENTUCKY LAND CO.

The EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. offers Healthcare Provider CPR and CPR Renewal classes monthly. Please call 812-738-7871 for more information.

Lot 8 - 1.638 acres $25,900

525 N. Dixie Radcliff, Ky 40160

Join the Citizens On Patrol Team! This program is for you if you want to take an active role in improving your community and if you are interested in fun, fellowship, and making new friends. For information on joining and an application, please visit the Brandenburg Police department or visit www.brandenburgpolice.com.

Lot 42 - 1.224 acres $13,900

Are you preparing for a new arrival in 2009? For information on childbirth preparation education classes, please contact Hardin Memorial Hospital at www.hmh.net or call 270-7374464. The City of Vine Grove will have Autumn Daze Festival in the park on September 19. We are looking for craft, food, and yard sale vendors. For more information, call Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422. Entry forms for the festival may be downloaded at www.vinegrove.org. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542.

Part Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd & 3rd shift RN, LPN and PRN opportunities available Extendicare Health Services, Inc. has exciting opportunities at Medco of Brandenburg in Brandenburg, KY: Come build your nursing career with us! We want you to join our team! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, and opportunity for professional growth!

We are located at: 814 Old Ekron Road Brandenburg, KY 40108

Please apply online at www. extendicare.com or email your resume to bchristman@ extendicare.com or call Beth at 800.395.5000 ext. 8426

Have a corvette? Classic Corvettes KY is a relatively new club. We plan outings, donate to charity near the end of the year, meet monthly and welcome new members. Check out www.classic-corvettes-ky.com Call Bob Beyerlin at 270422-1165 or Bob Schramm at 270-763-8439. MCEMA (Meade County Emergency Management Agency) is asking all churches to contact him with information on your churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, location, phone, fax, and e-mails to have on file for emergency situations. Please call 270-4222776 or e-mail him at meadeema@bbtel.com. Join the Meade County Archers! The archery club is a division of the Meade County Sportsmen Club located at the fairgrounds in Brandenburg. For membership info or for questions, please call Brian Hamilton at 270-945-5742 or Mike Greenwell at 270-945-3581. The Meade County Senior Citizens Inc. Board is trying to bring their roster up-to-date. Anyone that is a member, please send your membership number, address and a contact phone number to Meade County Seniors, Inc. Attn: President P.O. Box 1600, Brandenburg, KY 40108. If a relative or friend knows whether a member is deceased, in a nursing home, or has moved away from the area, please send or bring a letter with that information to the senior citizen center Mon., Wed., Thurs., or Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you have a member certificate, bring it or mail a copy. Please submit any information even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know your member number. It is important. For more information, please call 270-422-5200. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.

EOE MAKE A CHANGE ... MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Houseparent/Cargiver Positions Housing Provided plus Starting Salary Up to $19,691.00/Yr.

Unique and rewarding opportunities for full-time and part-time Houseparents at a private, residential school for mentally-challenged children and adults. Ideal full-time candidate would live on the beautiful 850 acre campus in Frankfort, Ky. Regular schedule: 3 weeks on, 1 week off. Overnight required. Excellent salary and benefits package with extras: housing, utilities, cable television, meals and use of school facilities.

Retirees and Others Welcome! For information, please call Machele W. Lawless or Melissa Ford.

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Immediate opening for a part time to full time casher/ clerk. Pharmacy experience preferred, but willing to train. Resumes can be dropped off at Brandenburg Pharmacy Care, 455 D ByPass Road.

Level headed driver needed for our company and will work PART TIME. Ability to deliver art works to our customers, receive art works via fed ex. Interested Applicant should email their resumes to dave-taylor2000@rocketmail.com. $600/weekly.

HOST FAMILIES for Foreign Exchange Students, ages 15-18, have own spending money/ insurance. Call now for students arriving in August! Great life experience. 800-SIBLING. www.aise.com

Part-Time, home-based Internet Business. Earn $500$1000/ month or more. Flexible hours. Training provided. No selling required. FREE details. www.K738.com

MEDICAL HELP WANTED Ky Health Training: Nurse Aide Training, Phlebotomy training. Lexington & Georgetown. Day, Night, Weekend classes. 859963-2901, 888-274-2018 www.nurseaidetrainingcenter.com

Airlines Are Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedHousing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-349-5387

AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836 To qualify to receive FREE Heavy Equipment Operator Training with Employment assistanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; You must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted Benefits.

Atend College Online from Home! *Medical *Business *Paralegal *Accounting *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 866-858-2121 www.CenturaOnline.com

Bassett dog lost in the Ekron area. Family pet; answers to Buddy. If found, please call 270-547-8095.

COUNTRY VILLAGE

Motel Rooms & Cabins Reasonable Rates Nice & Clean Nightly, Weekly & Monthly Rates

(270) 422-2282

Got Land? Special Government Program. Zero down. No money out of your pocket. If you own land or family land, limited credit OK! Call 270-6782460. FREE $8,000 Tax Credit could be yours! We do it all! Septic, Water & Electric.

Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-3838.

Furnished Apartment

For Rent One Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ Utilities Included

(270) 422-2282

Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access â&#x20AC;˘ Call for Availability

(270) 422-2282

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Beasley Towing. Rollback. 24-hour service. Doug Beasley, owner. Competitve Rates. Includes towing junk cars. Call 270-668-7022. Labor-Handyman services available. 15 years experience. Reasonable rates. Call 270-945-7879.

LAKEFRONT SALE! Saturday August 8 only. Lakefront lot with dock built only $49,900 (was $124,900). Owner must sell spectacular lakefront lot- boat dock already built! On fabulous 160,000 acre recreational lake. Paved road, utilities, new survey. Excellent financing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Call 800-704-3154 x2341

Notice: Transportation to NA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries, Battletown, beginning Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378. Notice: Transportation to AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries, Battletown, beginning Wednesday, Jun 10th at 6:30 p.m. for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378. BRANDENBURG AL-ANON: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to all. Call 270-422-1050 for more information. OPEN DOOR ALATEEN GROUP: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. These meetings are for Al-Anon and Alateen members only. You qualify for membership if your life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Please come to any Al-Anon or Alateen Opened or Closed meetings! Call 270-4221050 for more information. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place, 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445.

Lot 28 - 1.696 acres $19,600

Lot 48 - 1.572 acres $15,290 Lot 49 - 1.296 acres $14,500 Lot 50 - 1.27 acres $14,400 Lot 51 - 1.232 acres $13,900

INDIAN OAKS SUBDIVISION Lots for Sale Lot 10 - 3.46 acres $25,500 Lot 14 - 2.5297 acres $17,000 Lot 15 - 2.5399 acres $17,000

MEADE SPRINGS Lots for Sale Lot 29 - 4.092 acres $35,000 Lot 30 - 4.988 acres $42,000 On Meade Road

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HARDESTYRAYMOND ROAD Lot 9 - 6 acres $30,000 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE 270-668-4857

Kentucky Land Company of Irvington Real Estate Development

We buy and sell land

270-547-4222 Thinking about selling your farm? Give us a call we pay cash, quick closing. Builders Special! 76 acres off 1882 & 144. $570,000 cash. 1-866-865-5263. 3 bd, 2 ba, modular on 1 acre with 2 car garage off McCrary Road in Meade County. $79,900. $9,900 down. $774.00 a month. 1-866-865-5263. Perfect Starter House, 2 bd. 1 ba. all new plumbing, flooring, paint, cabinets, fenced in 1 acre yard with shade trees. Located in Meade County. $54,900. $4,900 down. $554.00 a month. 1-866-865-5263.

Nice 10.9 acres, open, some trees, some fencing, private, in Breckinridge County. $31,500. $500 down. $343.00 a month. 1-866-865-5263. 28 acres open and wooded tract of land in Meade County with pond. $84,000 cash. 1-866865-5263. Call our friendly sales associates today! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open 7 days a week, and visit our website at www.ky-landco.com. For many more listings, call 866-865-5263!

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www.kentucky-land.com Wooded building lots, located near Otter Creek Park, in Forest Ridge Estates, county water, streets will be paved, â&#x20AC;&#x153;restricted to housesâ&#x20AC;?. $24,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. Building lots in Milstead Estates, located near Flaherty in Hwy 144, city water available, streets will be paved â&#x20AC;&#x153;restricted to houses.â&#x20AC;? $29,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentuckyland.com, 270-828-2222. 6.4 acres, on Hwy. 228, 6 miles from Brandenburg, city water available, lays nice for a home or mobile home. $34,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. Double Wide Home and land, with over 2,000 Sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 Â˝ baths, on one acre of land, located off ByPass Road near Brandenburg. $79,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 1.2 acres of land and Mobile Home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, city water, new carpet, fresh paint, nice and very clean home. Located between Flaherty and Vine Grove off Brown Lane. $49,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentuckyland.com, 270-828-2222. 5 acres set-up for DoubleWide Home, with city water, septic, electric, located between Otter Creek Park and Doe Valley off Hwy.1638 and Hwy.933 in the Woods. $39,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentuckyland.com, 270-828-2222. 1 to 6 acre lake front lots on Rough River Lake, city water, long lake frontage, in a new development. Starting at $19,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentuckyland.com, 270-828-2222. 4 acres, water well, lays excellent, located on Shumate Road near Ekron. $24,900. Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. One acre set-up for mobile home or double wide with city water, septic system, electric and drive-way. Located off Old Ekron Road in Popular Hills. $27,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222. 2 acre lots off US Hwy. 60 and Hobbs-Reesor Road with set-up with new septic system, city water, electric service and driveway. $27,900 Financing Available for Everyone! www.kentucky-land.com, 270-828-2222.

24 ac mini farm near Irvington. Nice home site, pasture, trees, electric. 13 ac mini farm 10 mi. from Brandenburg. Beautiful home site, wooded and open, electric.

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5 ac and 10 ac wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox.

We offer owner financing on most all our properties with no prequalifications!

1 ac Meade Co. Water, septic, electric, only 12 miles from Fort Knox.

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HOMES

Hunters Dream: properties 38 ac to 112 ac up to 367 ac. Properties are in Breckinridge, Meade, and joining counties in Kentucky.

3 bedroom, 2 bath singlewide on lot just off Brandenburg ByPass, $44,900. Owner Financing Available.

30.8 acres Breck Co. between Brandenburg, Irvington. Wooded, electric, beautiful home site, $59,900.

Lots with Utilities

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4.4 acres off US 60 at McCreary Rd, lot features septic, electric, drive and deep well, $32,900 Owner Financing Available. 3.5 acres in Payneville, open lot with septic, electric, cistern and drive, $22,900 2+/- acres off Hobbs Reesor Rd, Meade Co., close to US 60, septic, electric, county water, singlewide o.k., $27,900 2 acres minutes from Brandenburg By-Pass, set-up for mobile home, singlewide ok., $27,900. Owner Financing Available. 13 ac in Flaherty. 15 minutes from Ft. Knox, Mostly open with some trees. Beautiful building site, barn, mostly fenced. REDUCED $89,900 170 ac in Hardin Co., in Big Springs/High Plains open and wooded, lays nicely, $2,900/ac. 5 acres, open and wooded on Hwy 823 in Meade Co., $21,900. Owner Financing Available. 2 acres, mobile/modular home o.k., county water available, Brandenburg area, $21,900 Owner Financing Available LAKEFRONT SALE! Saturday August 8 only. Lakefront lot with dock built only $49,900 (was $124,900). Owner must sell spectacular lakefront lot- boat dock already built! On fabulous 160,000 acre recreational lake. Paved road, utilities, new survey. Excellent financing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Call 800-7043154 x2341

GOT LAND?

If you own land (or can get some from a relative) you can keep your cash! ZERO DOWN financing available on factory-direct Singles, Doubles & Triples! Need a septic? No problem! We do utilities, too! Limited or no credit OK because we own the bank!

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2 acres and 2.5 acre lots in Whelan Ponds development, 1.3 miles west of Brandenburg By-Pass Road on Hwy. 79. Restrictions. Lots starting at $34,900. Call 270-668-8003 or obprop.com

House for Sale? Advertise it here. Call 422-4542!

REDUCED! New Home in Brandenburg - $99,999 New 3 bdrm, 2 bath home located in Brandenburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest subdivision â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Stationâ&#x20AC;?. Reduced for quick sale - $20,000 lower than other homes in the subdivision. Carpets, ceramic tile, 2 car attached garage, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans. For more details, call 502-797-6707 or email jtwakeland@insightbb.com

â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 Fortune Silver Elite 32x80 (2, 560 sq ft) & 2.02 Acres in Custer Area. Secluded with Private Drive, New Carpet $79,900. 270-547-0999 or 270-668-3102.

28x56 Clayton on Beautifully Landscaped 1.57 acres. All Appliances, New Carpet, Plank Fence, Blacktop Drive. Next to Doe Valley. Agent Owned $82,500. 270-668-3102 or 270-547-0999.

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom home with garage. Country setting, close to Doe Valley and 1638 area. $72,000. Call 270-945-9747.

2.5 acres, Zoned B-2. Split into 2 lots. Perks for 2 home sites. Great for Duplexes. Flaherty area. $31,000. 270-945-3314.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, in 5A at 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Individuals who have had surgery, as well as those who are considering having the surgery are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Barnes, R.N. at 270-706-1559. HOPE & HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7893. SLEEP DISORDERS: AWAKE meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. A health awareness group for people affected by sleep apnea and/or sleep disorders. Call 812-738-7892 for more information. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tuesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call Lena at 270-422-2692.

TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644 FREE tuition for CDL Class-A training and employment. You must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits and meet hiring policy to qualify.

Saturday, Aug. 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2700 Old Ekron Road. Antiques and collectibles.

Saturday, Aug. 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 a.m. to ?? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Multi-Family yard sale at Pamida. Gamecube, computer, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing (all sizes), toy kitchen, shoes, car seat, stroller. Something for every one!

Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midway, 5240 Hwy. 79 at Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm & Lawn. Clothes (kids-adult), household items, toys, wedding dress, treadmill, purses, cow collection, alfalfa hay, straw, and much more. Call 270-422-2277.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Corydon Presbyterian Church. For more information, please call 270-828-3406.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Look Good, Feel better, 3rd Monday of each month. 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 for more information.

BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDL- NO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-780-5539

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support, 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6 p.m. in the 5th floor boardroom at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 or Karen at 270-706-1250.

CDL-A Flatbed Drivers Up to .40Â˘. Good benefits, home time, Paid vacation. Lease purchase available. OTR experience required. No felonies. 800-441-4271 xKY-100

LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center at 1111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. For more information, call 270-706-5010 or e-mail Beth Greenwell at bgreenwell@hmh.net

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Lot 44 Stoney Point 4.83 acres with septic for 2 bedroom house. $7,500. 270-257-8935. Leave message.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-547-0445.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Support groups typically meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and the 1st Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Registration is required. Call to register or for more information, call 270-706-5092 or 270-706-5071.

The Help Wanted section has local job opportunities for you!

ENGLISH ESTATES

Great 3 bd. 2 ba. house, new carpet & paint on 2 acres in Meade County. $79,900 cash. 1-866865-5263.

Caregiver wanted for weekend to watch over an adult with disabilities. For more information contact 270-422-2915. Leave a message.

CONSTRUCTION: No Exp. needed. Paid training, good salary & benefits, vacation, $ for school. HS grads ages 1734. Call Mon-Fri 800-282-1384

The News Standard - B7

Driver CDL-A TANKER DRIVERS! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Sit- Lotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Freight, OTR experienced or will train for tank if experienced in OTR. Great chance to enter Tank! Min. 21 yrs old. Recruiters available weekends! 800-277-0212 Drivers- Miles & freight: Positions available ASAP! CDLA with tanker required. Top pay, premium benefits and MUCH MORE! Call or visit us online 877-484-3061 www.oakleytransport.com OTR Drivers for PTL. Earn up to 46 cpm. No forced Northeast. 12 months experience required. No felony or DUI past 5 years. 877-740-6262. www.ptl-inc.com.

Don't forget to get your pets spayed or neutered. Call Tom at 270-422-2064

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Friday, August 7, 2009

Strange but True By Samantha Weaver •It was American comic-book artist, publisher, writer and editor Bernard Bailey who made the following sage observation: "When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it." •In Alfred Hitchcock's iconic 1960 film "Psycho," that creepily realisticlooking blood in the famous shower scene was actually chocolate syrup. •Legislators in Michigan thought it necessary at one point to pass a law making it illegal to be drunk on a train.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Dealing with a difficult person can be the kind of challenge you Aries Lambs love. Or it could be an energy-draining exercise in futility. Be certain your goals are worth your efforts. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Divine Bovine might be seeing red at having your crisis-resolution efforts overlooked. But others know the truth, and they can be expected to step forward when the time comes. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be well on your way to finally making that important decision. Having the support of loved ones will help when crunch time comes. Keep a positive attitude. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Feeling uneasy about a move might not mean you're having a case of Cancerian wavering. It could be your inner sense is warning you to reassess your situation before taking action. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your pride could get in the way of admitting you might have erred. Best to 'fess up now before a small mistake turns into a big misunderstanding. Make the weekend a special family time. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Trying to please someone with a lessthan-glowing opinion of something you value could be a waste of time. If you like it, stay with it. The week's end brings an answer to an old mystery. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There might be time to make a change. But be honest with yourself: Is it what you really want, or one you feel pressured into making? Your answer should determine your next move. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Change is dominant, but so is caution: Proceed carefully, checking each step along the way to avoid encountering any unwelcome surprises that might be lurking along your path. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It could be a mistake to rely on someone to keep his or her promise without checking out previous performances. What you learn now could save you from a painful lesson later. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking a strong stand on an issue you feel is too important to ignore could inspire others to follow suit. The weekend is a good time to socialize with old friends and make new ones. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sensitive nature gives you an insight into the problems of someone close to you. Your offer of support could be just what this person needs to start turning his or her life around. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Financial matters continue to need even more careful analysis than usual. Use caution with investment possibilities. A personal relationship might take an unexpected turn by the week's end. BORN THIS WEEK: You appreciate the wonders of the world and enjoy sharing your delight with others. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Friday, August 7, 2009

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Lunar Calendar Friday

Saturday

Sunday

11:46 p.m.-1:46 a.m. 12:16-2:16 p.m.

12:28-2:28 a.m. 12:58-2:58 p.m.

1:09-3:09 a.m. 1:39-3:39 p.m.

Monday 1:51-3:51 a.m. 2:21:4:21 p.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

2:35-4:35 a.m. 3:05-5:05 p.m.

3:22-5:22 a.m. 3:52-5:52 p.m.

4:14-6:14 a.m. 4:44-6:44 p.m.

Darker shades of gray indicate the best fishing or hunting potential based on the phase of the moon. = New Moon

= Full Moon

Professionals and beginners attack the Hardin Co.’s Switchback Trails Submitted by Kenny Sipes Professional cyclist Switchback? Snake Pit? Seven Dwarfs? Face Plant? Possum Run? No, these are not rides at an amusement park; these are but a few of the different mountain bike trails at Youngers Creek Mountain Bike Park in Hardin County — the trails are located on the perimeter land of the Hardin Co Landfill on Miller Lane, beside the Blue Grass Parkway. The Central Kentucky Wheelmen (ckwheelmen.org) bicycle club hosts a mountain bike race each year at this facility and Aug. 2 was the seventh year of this grueling event. The race course consists of 14 wooded single track miles. Last weekend professional riders raced 28 miles, the mid-level riders raced approximately 20 miles and the beginners, 18-and-under and women classes completed 14 miles. “If you can ride well on these trails, you can ride well anywhere,” was overheard from the crowd of racers during the event, which proves the challenge everyone faced. Each lap is made up of two 400-foot elevation climbs and descents that are done through a series of switchbacks. A switchback is a 180-degree turn that climbs three to 10 feet during the turns. The trail might go several hundred

feet in between a switchback or just 50 feet. The trail has many creek crossings, 15-20 bridges, fallen tree crossings, several rocky areas, and a mile or two of an old dirt road bed that is called “The Wagon Trail.” Once up on top of the hill, the course is made up of several miles of tight winding trails through many different kinds of terrains. Fern Valley is an area almost like a rain forest, filled with ferns of every size. Natures Sidewalk trail was built on a hill so steep that it can’t be traveled up or down without holding onto trees. But on the trail, thanks to the switchbacks, it’s just another pedal stroke away. The Plunge is a 25-foot drop-off. Bikers will ride through the woods and all of a sudden the trees will disappear and the trail will vanish beneath them as they decent The Plunge. The Seven Dwarfs trails were the original switchbacks. Many riders ride these over and over trying to hone their skills. The trails were the brainchild of Mike Kenney and Mike Wheeler of Outdoor Ventures located in Radcliff, Ky. Kenney’s son, Ryan, raced this year and placed first in the under 18-year-old class. Once permission was given by Hardin County Fiscal Court to build trails, more people came to help. One of these builders was Keith Lu-

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ABOVE: Ryan Hutcheson, of Elizabethtown, Ky., corners during the Switchback Attack last weekend. RIGHT: Fort Knox’s John Radnoczi pedals through Youngers Creek Mountain Bike Park in Hardin County. cas who envisioned many of the trails. He would tell the volunteers what he thought and then they would build it. During the first three to four years everything was built with picks, axes, shovels and sore backs. Many weekends just 100 feet would be built, while the next year the volunteers would come back and completely rework the route. Currently, all but two bridges have been rebuilt with treated

Tips on catching more big bass Submitted by the Kentucky Fish an Wildlife Department

FRANKFRORT — Terms such as “Texas-rigged worm,” “Carolina-rigged lizard” or “wacky rig” are part of a bass angler’s everyday lexicon. But to a beginner, the experienced anglers might as well be speaking Chinese. The Texas rig is probably the most popular fish-catching innovation in the evolution of bass fishing. The term stems from Nick Crème and Crème Manufacturing, the company given credit for inventing the plastic fishing worm. Crème created a double-hooked plastic worm with a straight tail. He tied the hooks to a leader, and then added a couple of red beads and a propeller out front. People called it the “tourist rig” because it was so easy to catch bass with it. The rig worked great in open water, but snagged logs easily. Crème introduced an improved version of this rig in 1964. He replaced the propeller with a slip sinker and a bead, and the double hook with one large hook. Crème imbedded the hook point into the worm to make it weedless. He called this the Texas rig. The basic design hasn’t changed much since. The Texas rig shines for bass around stumps, sub-

merged trees and in weeds, because the hook is nearly snagless and the sinker punches through the cover. A medium to medium-heavy rod with a stiff tip is needed to drive the hook point through the worm and get the fish out of heavy cover. A Carolina rig is an evolution of the Texas rig. It employs a ½- to 1-ounce egg or bullet-shaped slip sinker slid onto the main line from the reel, followed by two red glass beads. Brass is the preferred material for the weight. Brass makes a better clicking sound than lead when it contacts the glass on the retrieve. The main line is tied to a barrel swivel. An 18- to 36-inch leader of monofilament or fluorocarbon line goes on the other loop of the swivel. The leader material is usually a lighter pound test than the main line, such as a 17-pound test main line with a 12-pound leader. A widegap offset worm hook goes on the business end. This rig is versatile because it presents soft plastic worms, jerkbaits, lizards, creature baits and even live bait to hungry bass. The heavy weight of the rig allows the angler to follow contours of the bottom while covering water quickly. The Carolina rig is highly effective for fishing large mud flats, channel drops, ledges, sand-

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The Texas rig is considered the most popular fish-catching innovation in the evolution of bass fishing.

bars and submerged humps. It is the go-to bait for many bass anglers fishing deep water, especially in summer and early fall. You can also toss a Carolina rig onto a brush-covered flat or in the middle of a large weedbed. The heavy sinker on the front of the rig punches through the weeds and brush down to the bottom with the soft plastic bait hovering just above it. This method works wonders for bass on Kentucky Lake. The wacky rig is a departure from both the Texas and Carolina rig. Several theories abound on the origin of the wacky rig, but one of the most often cited involves two novice anglers bass fishing one of the large reservoirs in Texas. They didn’t know how to thread a plastic worm onto a hook properly, so they impaled the middle of their Crème Scoundrel worms and let the ends dangle. The worms hung on the hook like a clown’s frown. The pair threw their worms over weedbeds and caught large bass after large bass. When they returned to the dock, a couple of onlookers asked how they did. The two anglers opened their livewells and showed off some huge bass. The onlookers asked what they caught them on and the anglers held up their funny-looking worm rigs. After some mighty guffaws, one of the onlookers exclaimed that it was the wackiest looking rig they’d ever seen. This was the birth of the wacky rig. The wacky rig is great for fishing docks and up and under overhanging or flooded trees because you can skip it across the water. The undulating action of the worm drives a bass hanging under a dock or in a flooded tree crazy. Soft plastic jerkbaits such as the Senko work great for this technique. They also draw strikes fished over weedbeds or stumps by pulling the worm up and allowing it to flutter back down. Don’t let terminology stand in the way of learning to fish for bass. Get out this summer and toss one of these rigs in a lake near your home.

lumber because originally every bridge was built out of cedar trees that were harvested from the woods. A natural 60-foot bridge has a treated lumber covering, but the main beams are huge cedar trees. In the early days, the trails were built entirely out of what very little money the visionaries had in their pockets. Sometimes it would take several hours just to carry all of the tools to the work site,

work all day and then carry everything back out. Over several years, with the help of many volunteers, the trails have been groomed and reworked to result in a great place to ride a bike or hike with the family. The main trail can take up to three hours to ride, or can be ridden by a professional mountain biker in as little as 58 minutes.

I invite anyone reading this and anyone that hears of this to come and see what has been built for the enjoyment of others. Hopefully I will see you at the 2010 Switchback Attack, but you had better practice. And if you don’t mountain bike, check out the Central KY Wheelmen Web site (ckwheelmen.org) for local road biking rides.

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Engagement Announcements

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Marriage Licenses

Amber Dawn Harmon, 24, of Vine Grove, Ky., daughter of Debra Lynn Nicholson and Hobert Donald Harmon, to James Clark McNaughton, 23, of Vine Grove, Ky., son of Elizabeth Patterson and Velmour Collin McNaughton. Renata Luqutta Nicole Hancock, 29, of Irvington, Ky., daughter of Valeda Ockelemia McFadden and Terry Lee Payton, to Kevin Ray Barry, 24, of Brandenburg, son of Colleen Marie Barry. Amber Marie Patenaude, 20, of Guston, daughter of Tina Marie Graff and Albert Andrew Patenaude, to Nicholas Kennedy Hutchinson, 20, of Guston, son of Mary Lee May and Michael Joseph Hutchinson. Tammy Michelle Peck, 24, of Milltown, Ind., daughter of Deborah Lynn Peck and John Lee Eiler, to John William Morris, 45, of Milltown Ind., son of Anna Louise Morris and John William Mills.

Birth

Smith - Belange

Lucas - Wathen

Ronnie and Laura Smith of Brandenburg and Allen Polk of Louisville are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Nicole, to Richard (Richie) Belange, son of John and Deborah Belange, of Lafayette, Ind. The wedding will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Turkey Run Inn in Marshall, Ind. The reception will immediately follow. Ashley is a 2005 graduate of Meade County High School and Richie is a 2000 graduate of Jeff High School in Lafayette, Ind. Both are employed by Lowe’s. They will be residing in Lafayette after the wedding. Ashley is the granddaughter of the late Billy and Lorena (Hardesty) Shaw of Brandenburg and the late Jim Polk of Georgetown, Ind.

David and Missy Lucas of Brandenburg, along with Pat and Paula Wathen of Flaherty, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Terri Lynn Lucas to Daniel Patrick Wathen. The wedding will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 at 6 p.m. at New Brandenburg Baptist Church with a reception following at St. John’s Catholic Church gymnasium. All family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Terri is the granddaughter of the late Ruby and Gus Thomas and the late Regina and Estil Lucas. She is a 2003 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2005 graduate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. She is currently employed by Meade County Bank. Danny is the grandson of Violet Powell of Tucson, Ariz., Barbara and Paul Powell of Lebanon, Ky., and Izola and the late Otho Wathen of Flaherty. He is a 2000 graduate of Meade County High School and a 2007 graduate of the Local 502 Apprenticeship Program. He is currently employed by Lusk Mechanical Services.

Achievements Cadet completes Army assault course Jacob C. Baldwin, of Guston, a 2007 graduate of Meade County High School, is currently an ROTC cadet with Western Kentucky University Hill Topper Battalion. On July 15, 2009, Cadet Baldwin successfully completed the U.S. Army Air Assault course at Fort Campbell, Ky., and was awarded the U.S. Army Assault Badge. Before joining the ROTC program with WKU, he attended school at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College for two years while employed by Doe Valley’s Swim and Tennis in Brandenburg. Upon completion of his ROTC training at WKU, Cadet Baldwin will be commissioned in May 2012.

MCHS student attends youth conference

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Sydney Hobbs, front row, at right, poses with her classmates and advisors during the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Chicago, Ill. Sydney Hobbs recently attended the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) on Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Through the 10 day session, students from across the country were introduced to a variety of concepts in public health, medical ethics, research and general practice and included site visits to medical facilities and clinics. In addition to visiting cutting-edge medical schools and clinical facilities, scholars had the opportunity to hear from and interact with leaders within the medical field. Students engaged in personal contact with physicians, surgeons, researchers, scientists and medical educators as they viewed these professionals at work. By shadowing key personnel, students had the opportunity to gain a behind-thescenes perspective on a medical career. NYLF is an educational organization that brings various professions to life, empowering outstanding

young people with the confidence to make wellinformed career choices. Hobbs, a sophomore at Meade County High School, is the daughter of Brian and Carlene Hobbs, and the granddaughter of Oval and Edna Hobbs and Carl and Thelma Jarboe.

Community Event

McKenna Jase Stearman

Dana Woods and Jason Stearman of Sonora, Ky. would like to announce the birth of their daughter, McKenna Jase Stearman. McKenna was born on July 19, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 14.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. McKenna has three brothers, Austin Waits and Kayden Large of Sonora, Ky., and Austin Stearman of Campbellsville, Ky. Her grandparents are Victoria Woods of Louisville, Gary and Renee Woods of Glendale, Ky., and Wayne and Louise Stearman of Campbellsville, Ky. Great-grandparents are Charles and Helen Vessels of Sonora, Ky.

Birthdays

Aug. 8: Amanda Benham and Allison Fackler Aug. 9: Kevin Morgan, Randall Hardesty and Daphnie Mattingly Aug. 10: Rhonda Medley and Doug Hughes Aug. 11: Brandon R. Morton,

Donna Totten, Beth Greer, Mary Jo Hardesty, Ryan Clark and Tamya Jones Aug. 12: Jessica Benham Aug. 13: Jenny Hardesty Aug. 14: Cheyanne Warman, Chris A. Morton, Anna Anderson and Katrina Fitzgerald

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