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MCHS archery takes first at state, B1
Tennis teams serve a new season, B1
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Boy Scouts meet for annual luncheon, A9
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Meade Countians get help with BRAC apps By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The process of applying for jobs with BRAC may seem a bit confusing and tedious for some, but Meade County residents got some assistance with the application process this week.
Sheree Welch, director of the Civilian Personnel Advisory Committee at Fort Knox, was on hand at Brandenburg United Methodist Church on Tuesday to provide information and answer questions for people interested in applying for civilian jobs with Defense
Base Closure and Realignment, or BRAC. According to Welch, it may be worth the effort. “The federal government has a wonderful package and it’s a great place to work,” Welch said. “(It is) very rewarding to work for the federal government.”
Welch said that she expects BRAC to hire more than 1,400 people in the area, with the biggest hiring spikes coming in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2010. The third quarter begins in April, and the fourth quarter will begin in July.
Welch’s information had people listening intently and asking questions from nearly 120 chairs in the East Family Life Center at the church. Thomas Meade, one of many Meade County residents feeling the crunch from the current lack of
available jobs, was seated in one of those chairs. He was trying to get some much needed help finding a job. “I’ve been laid off for two years and I’m trying to find a job. My unemployment,
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Lydia Richardson reads her award winning conservation essay last Wednesday at SPMS.
Conservation award given to MC students
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ABOVE: A pile of bricks laid next to the the building at 137 Broadway which was taken down last week. LEFT: The building was pulled to the ground last Thursday. BOTTOM LEFT: An old photo of the building in the 1970s.
Water was the word at last Wednesday’s awards banquet held at Stuart Pepper Middle School to honor this year’s winners of Meade County Conservation District’s annual writing and art contests. Master of Ceremonies and Chairman of the
Brandenburg says goodbye to local historical building By Casey Tolliver The News Standard
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Ky. State Police recovers stolen heavy equipment
The destruction of a local building last week has left a blank spot on Brandenburg’s historical canvas. Meade County residents said goodbye last Thursday to a building on Broadway that had served as various grocery and dry goods stores in downtown Brandenburg for over a century, including Boling’s Dry Goods Store. Dr. John DeVries and his wife, Kim, purchased the building last year with plans to restore it. However, after a closer look, the building was deemed unsalvageable, so the couple broached the subject of demolishing the building, according to Dr. DeVries. “It was in such disrepair,” DeVries said. “It leaked and had water damage. We
Submitted by the Kentucky State Police FRANKFORT — Forty-three pieces of heavy equipment stolen in Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio by two separate theft rings and valued at an estimated $1.3 million were recently recovered by the joint efforts of the Kentucky State Police, the FBI, the Carter Co. and Lewis Co.
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Local students learn proper manners at luncheon By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
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Sixth grade student Karl Maifeld of Battletown Elementary introduces himself to Gary Chapman, First Federal Saving Bank District Manager while Meade County Board of Education Superintendent Mitch Crump joins the conversation.
With their shirttails tucked in and elbows off the dinner table, one group of local students got a taste of manners outside a noisy lunchroom. Sixth-grade students from Battletown and Payneville Elementary Schools met Thursday, March 18 at the Meade County Extension Office for the 15th annual Manners Luncheon to get a taste of proper behavior at the dinner table. Jennifer Bridge, county extension agent for family and consumer sciences
at the Meade County Extension Office, along with Family Resource Coordinator for Payneville and Battletown Elementary Schools Pat Garcia helped plan the event. Students and representatives from the community dined on food such as chicken cordon bleu, asparagus, carrots, salads and desserts. Russ Powell, the executive director for the Meade County Chamber of Commerce, said he was very pleased with how the event turned out. According to Bridge, the
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WHAT’S INSIDE •Locals search for artifacts at arrowhead show, A5 •Joe Wood announces his candiacy, A5
INDEX Agriculture, A10 Business, A11 Court News, A4 Classifieds, B6 Faith, A7 Games, B4 Obituaries, A6 Outdoors, B10 TV Guide, B5 Youth, B8
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A2 - The News Standard
Stolen items returned
Friday, March 26, 2010
Voting Results - House Vote 163 Final Health Vote 216 needed to pass
Yes 224 No 206 Didn’t Vote 1
224 Democrats 28 Democrats
178 Republicans
Result: Passed by 18 votes Date of Vote: March 21, 2010 Roll Call Number: 163
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Following the discovery of a 40-foot trailer full of stolen goods, the process of returning the pilfered items to their owners is a daunting task that is just beginning for the Meade County Sheriff’s office. An Indiana woman who wishes to remain unidentified retrieved several items taken from her home, including collectibles and antiques. Authorities think it will take several weeks to go through everything in the trailer and locate the owners.
Building From page A1 couldn’t really do anything with it.” Though they decided to tear the building down, the decision wasn’t an easy one to make and they remained concerned about the Brandenburg landscape and the sentiments of Brandenburg residents. In the end, they had no choice but to reluctantly tear the building down. “We would have loved to have fixed it up, but it was in such bad condition that we couldn’t,” DeVries said. “I don’t know if anybody could have repaired it.” Laws Recycling, of Brandenburg, was commissioned to destroy the building. The couple said they haven’t settled on a plan for the now vacant lot, but expect to erect a structure on the lot in the future. “We will maybe try and build a commercial building back there, but it may be a while,” DeVries said. That wasn’t the first alteration to the Brandenburg landscape that the DeVries’ have made. “We bought the old clinic on Main Street and rehabilitated it,” Kim DeVries said. “We have a strong interest in trying to improve the downtown area of Brandenburg.” The building served as more than a store throughout its storied history. Meade County Public Library was located in a side room at the store briefly, and at one point, it was a Greyhound Bus Station. Most recently, it was a florist shop. It was one of the few buildings in Brandenburg that survived the ravaging tornado of 1974, but ended up collapsing into a whirlwind of its own dust. It took a few tries to get it down, but when it fell a strangling plume of dirt, dust and debris was sent nearly 40 feet high. The building was resilient, almost like it was rooted into Brandenburg’s soil, roots that dated back to 1885 — the year the structure was built. The original owners of the lot where the building stood were Tulia and James Eastes, who sold the lot to Amanda and J.D. Richardson. According to deeds, the couple sold the lot to Temp Simmons in 1894. Simmons built a grocery store on the lot. Roy Adams also had a grocery store in the building. According to records, the building was auctioned off, and Charles Price became the owner in November 1910. When Price bought the building, it included a stable, ware room, store room and a
second floor residence. During the 1930s and 40s, the store was known as Scott’s Store. Many people in Brandenburg today remember the building as Boling’s Dry Goods Store. According to Don Ella Wright, the daughter of store owners Clara and John Boling, Boling’s store was an important staple of Meade County. “It gave them a place close to home where they could shop, because we didn’t have all these shopping centers then. So they would come to town and do their buying and in a one trip deal,” Wright said. “They could get most everything they needed.” People came from all over Meade County, from communities such as Battletown, Payneville and Guston to shop at Boling’s Store, according to Wright. People also crossed the Ohio River before there was even a bridge, crossing over on a ferry from places like Maukport and Laconia in Indiana just to shop, Wright added. Boling’s Dry Goods Store had its roots in a shoe shop ran by John Boling. One day someone suggested that he sell socks to people that came to get shoes. Selling socks led to selling pants, shirts and other clothing. The Boling’s ran out of room in their shoe shop and bought the building to open a dry goods store. Boling’s Dry Goods Store operated for most of the 1960s and 70s. Wright has held on to some souvenirs from when her parents ran the store in the building, including a toy train that her father used to entertain children in the shop. Also, the doorbell on her house is the doorbell from the apartment above the store. The old store building was not only important to the Boling family, but also to many Meade County residents. People lined across the street from the building and gathered in the parking lot of the nearby Horseshoe Bar to say goodbye to the longtime staple of the Brandenburg community. Many people slowed down and craned their necks as they drove by, trying to get one last glimpse of the building. “Naturally, you hate to see all the landmarks go, because that’s how you remember it. There’s so many new buildings in town now,” Wright said. “It’s like life. You build a building and eventually it has to come down. It’s just like you are born and you die.”
Gary L. Ackerman Jason Altmire Robert E. Andrews Joe Baca Brian Baird Tammy Baldwin Melissa Bean Xavier Becerra Shelley Berkley Howard L. Berman Marion Berry Timothy H. Bishop Sanford D. Bishop Jr. Earl Blumenauer John Boccieri Leonard L. Boswell Allen Boyd Robert A. Brady Bruce Braley Corrine Brown G. K. Butterfield Lois Capps Michael E. Capuano Dennis Cardoza Russ Carnahan Christopher Carney André Carson Kathy Castor Judy Chu Yvette Clarke William Lacy Clay Emanuel Cleaver II James E. Clyburn Steve Cohen Gerald E. Connolly John Conyers Jr. Jim Cooper Jim Costa Jerry F. Costello Joe Courtney Joseph Crowley Henry Cuellar Elijah E. Cummings Kathy Dahlkemper Danny K. Davis Susan A. Davis Peter A. DeFazio Diana DeGette Bill Delahunt Rosa DeLauro Norman D. Dicks John D. Dingell Lloyd Doggett Joe Donnelly Mike Doyle Steve Driehaus Donna Edwards Keith Ellison Brad Ellsworth Eliot L. Engel Anna G. Eshoo Bob Etheridge Sam Farr Chaka Fattah Bob Filner Bill Foster Barney Frank Marcia L. Fudge John Garamendi Gabrielle Giffords Charlie Gonzalez Bart Gordon Alan Grayson Al Green Gene Green Raúl M. Grijalva
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Solomon P. Ortiz Bill Owens Frank Pallone Bill Pascrell Jr. Ed Pastor Donald M. Payne Ed Perlmutter Tom Perriello Gary Peters Collin C. Peterson Chellie Pingree Jared Polis Earl Pomeroy David E. Price Mike Quigley Nick J. Rahall II Charles B. Rangel Silvestre Reyes Laura Richardson Ciro D. Rodriguez Steven R. Rothman Lucille Roybal-Allard C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Bobby L. Rush Tim Ryan John Salazar Linda T. Sanchez Loretta Sanchez John Sarbanes Jan Schakowsky Mark Schauer Adam B. Schiff Kurt Schrader Allyson Y. Schwartz David Scott Robert C. Scott José E. Serrano Joe Sestak Carol Shea-Porter Brad Sherman Albio Sires Louise M. Slaughter Adam Smith Vic Snyder Jackie Speier John M. Spratt Jr. Pete Stark Bart Stupak Betty Sutton John Tanner Harry Teague Bennie Thompson Mike Thompson John F. Tierney Dina Titus Paul Tonko Edolphus Towns Niki Tsongas Chris Van Hollen Nydia M. Velázquez Peter J. Visclosky Tim Walz Debbie Wasserman Schultz Maxine Waters Diane Watson Melvin Watt Henry A. Waxman Anthony Weiner Peter Welch Charlie Wilson Lynn Woolsey David Wu John Yarmuth
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Robert B. Aderholt John Adler Todd Akin Rodney Alexander Michael Arcuri Steve Austria Michele Bachmann Spencer Bachus J. Gresham Barrett John Barrow Roscoe G. Bartlett Joe L. Barton Judy Biggert Brian P. Bilbray Gus Bilirakis Rob Bishop Marsha Blackburn Roy Blunt John A. Boehner Jo Bonner Mary Bono Mack John Boozman Dan Boren Rick Boucher Charles Boustany Jr. Kevin Brady Bobby Bright Paul Broun Henry E. Brown Jr. Ginny Brown-Waite Vern Buchanan Michael C. Burgess Dan Burton Steve Buyer Ken Calvert Dave Camp John Campbell Eric Cantor Anh Cao Shelley Moore Capito John Carter Bill Cassidy Michael N. Castle Jason Chaffetz Ben Chandler Travis Childers Howard Coble Mike Coffman Tom Cole K. Michael Conaway Ander Crenshaw John Culberson Artur Davis Geoff Davis Lincoln Davis Charlie Dent Lincoln Diaz-Balart Mario Diaz-Balart David Dreier John J. Duncan Jr. Chet Edwards Vernon J. Ehlers Jo Ann Emerson Mary Fallin Jeff Flake John Fleming J. Randy Forbes Jeff Fortenberry Virginia Foxx
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Walt Minnick Harry E. Mitchell Jerry Moran Tim Murphy Sue Myrick Randy Neugebauer Devin Nunes Glenn Nye Pete Olson Ron Paul Erik Paulsen Mike Pence Tom Petri Joe Pitts Todd R. Platts Ted Poe Bill Posey Tom Price Adam H. Putnam George P. Radanovich Denny Rehberg Dave Reichert Phil Roe Harold Rogers Mike Rogers Mike D. Rogers Dana Rohrabacher Tom Rooney Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Peter Roskam Mike Ross Ed Royce Paul D. Ryan Steve Scalise Jean Schmidt Aaron Schock F. James Sensenbrenner Pete Sessions John Shadegg John Shimkus Heath Shuler Bill Shuster Mike Simpson Ike Skelton Adrian Smith Christopher H. Smith Lamar Smith Mark Souder Zack Space Cliff Stearns John Sullivan Gene Taylor Lee Terry Glenn Thompson William M. Thornberry Todd Tiahrt Pat Tiberi Michael R. Turner Fred Upton Greg Walden Zach Wamp Lynn Westmoreland Edward Whitfield Joe Wilson Robert J. Wittman Frank R. Wolf C. W. Bill Young Don Young
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Editorial
Jeff Greer Kentucky State Rep. Reaching a state budget agreement in this economic climate in just nine working days may seem about as likely as finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but lawmakers hope to have a two-year spending bill signed, sealed and delivered to the governor for his own signature in that amount of time or less. The House budget bill, which we passed last week ,is now before the Senate where many of its specifics will surely be modified or replaced with Senate changes. If those modifications reach the House within the next week or so, there is a good chance that the two chambers will be able to go into conference committee and negotiate a final bill before the veto recess begins in late March or early April. Passing the bill ahead of the veto recess would give the General Assembly a chance to override any possible gubernatorial vetoes something we couldn’t do if we wait to pass a budget in the session’s final two scheduled days after the recess. All in all, lawmakers are hopeful we can get a budget passed before the recess and
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now returns to the House for agreement with the Senate’s changes. To show that the criminal justice system is designed to protect everyone including those housed in our state prisons and county jails the House Judiciary Committee this week approved Senate Bill 17 which would make it a felony for prison guards, jail employees or any correctional worker to have sex with an inmate. If convicted, the correctional worker could face up to five years in prison instead of the current misdemeanor penalty of no more than a year in jail. Senate Bill 17 now goes to the full House for consideration. Improved screening for colon cancer in Kentucky received broad support in the House on Tuesday when it passed House Bill 72 by a vote of 97-0. The bill would provide $600,000 in state funds over the next biennium to cover colonoscopies for the uninsured while allowing the state to develop an incomebased payment system to cover its costs. House Bill 72 now goes to the Senate for consideration. You may call the Legislative Message Line at 800-372-7181. You can also write to any legislator by sending a letter with your lawmaker’s name on it to: Legislative Offices, 701 Capitol Ave., Frankfort, Ky. 40601.
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spectrum disorders — that require specialized treatment not always covered by insurance. Some studies show that as many as one in 110 young people in Kentucky struggle with an autism behavioral disorder that is costly to treat but may not be adequately covered by insurers. To help these patients and their families, the House voted 97-0 on Tuesday to pass House Bill 159, which would require health insurers to cover the cost of autism diagnosis and treatment for children age 1-21 at various levels. I am the proud sponsor of this legislation and supporters of the bill say it will allow many children to receive innovative new, yet admittedly expensive, treatments before their age seven-years-old when the brain is in peak development. House Bill 159 now goes to the Senate for its consideration. Society, like individuals, faces some ills that only criminal penalties can address. That is especially true when it comes to domestic violence. That is why the Senate this week passed a version of House Bill 1, the get-tough crime bill commonly known as “Amanda’s Bill” that would allow judges to require violators of domestic violence orders (or DVOs) to wear GPS devices that would track their movements. Violators would also pay the cost of the monitoring if financially able. The bill
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retain our override power for any line-item or other budget vetoes that might come along. Protecting health insurance for retired teachers is the crux of a bill that cleared its first legislative hurdle on Tuesday when it passed the House Budget Committee. By increasing amounts paid into the state retired teachers health insurance fund by active teachers, retired teachers under age 65, school districts, universities and the state, House Bill 540 would shore up the ailing fund over the next six years. The bill is also expected to cut the plan’s “unfunded liability” from $6.2 billion to $3.4 billion. House Bill 540 now goes to the full House for consideration. For several years now, the state has borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars from the teachers’ pension system to cover the cost of retired teacher health insurance, but another bill, House Bill 531, would help the state repay that money with over $800 million in authorized bonds while saving the state millions of dollars in interest rate costs. That measure passed the House 97-0 on Tuesday and now goes to the Senate. Health insurance is not just a concern of our retired teachers. It concerns any Kentuckian who is dealing with diseases or disorders like autism
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health care insurance? Well, they can simply choose the government option. The Government Option — Robbing Peter to pay Paul, taking from the rich and giving to the poor, redistribution of wealth, from each according to their ability, to each according to their need … I don’t care how you word it, how many spoons of sugar you give me to help the medicine go down, how much you use Orwellian rhetoric to try to confuse me, I know one thing … this is socialism. Give me all of the justification that you want, tell me how evil insurance companies are, explain to me how unfair it is that some are rich and some are poor … it all means the same thing. This is socialism. George Orwell tried to warn us of this more than 50 years ago. I read his books and thought, “This could NEVER happen in America!” Yet, here we are. We have no one to blame but ourselves, and I can only come to one conclusion. This is socialism. Where have you gone, George Orwell?
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coverage of this constitutionbusting event, I was struck by how many liberal advocates came out to proclaim the benefits of this government takeover of one-sixth of our economy. Time and time again I heard words that seemed to be taken directly out of Orwell’s writings and I wondered, “Do people really believe these lies?” I ask all of you to remember a few simple things. With the passage of this health care bill, we Americans are going to be made to do things that have not only never been asked before, but that are blatantly unconstitutional. It is now a law that every single living, breathing human, whether man or woman, rich or poor, black or white, be required to purchase health care insurance. Some will say that we have been required to purchase auto insurance for years. That point is NOT relevant … we can always choose not to drive. We cannot, however, choose not to breathe, which is the standard for purchasing health care. What about those who cannot afford to buy
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When I was a student in high school, back in the Dark Ages, George Orwell was often required reading in English class. His writings, often gloomy and foreboding, were a warning to his readers of the dangers of totalitarian governments and the tyrannical effects of those governments. Many of you have read “Animal Farm” or “1984” and know what I am talking about. Others may have never read Orwell, but are familiar with his writings, even though you don’t realize it. Who hasn’t heard the phrase “Big Brother is watching?” That was Orwell in “1984.” Some of you may have even heard that “…(everyone) is created equal, but some are more equal than others.” Orwell wrote this in “Animal Farm.” I would highly recommend either of these two books to anyone that has never read them. But what do the writ-
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Springtime in Kentucky can be so beautiful. I hope I will be able to see the grass along our county roads when it starts to turn green. God has given us richly all things to enjoy — a wonderful world. Please, let’s keep it clean and stop littering. I was happy and encouraged to see this issue addressed recently in our county newspapers by two other very concerned citizens. Let us all unite in this common cause. It is great that we can unite for other worthy causes, such as Relay for Life. This cause is simple and easy. It will be of great benefit to us all. Let us take pride in our Kentucky countryside! We have so much to be thankful for. Let us show our appreciation by doing just a simple thing — taking a minute or two to properly dispose of our waste products.
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ings of George Orwell have to do with us … ordinary citizens … today? Like many of you, I watched the television coverage of the historic vote on health care reform Sunday night. Once the bill passed the House of Representatives amid various backroom deals and political wranglings, several of our elected officials came out to publicly applaud what had just been done to the American people. As I listened to the words of these officials and pundits, I couldn’t help but to be struck by how many Orwellian phrases were being used by these people. Within minutes of the passage of this bill, none less than the president himself came to the podium and declared that this bill was “of the People, and by the People.” Yet, we all know that the majority of Americans were opposed to this action. Does Barack Obama believe that Americans are too stupid to know the truth, or does he believe, as Orwell wrote in “1984” that “…truths are lies?” Either way, we have a problem. As I continued to watch the
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Where have you gone, George Orwell?
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Whether you’re for or against the Health Care Reform Bill that was passed late Sunday night, it can’t be denied that this is a historic moment in U.S. history. The new $940 billion Bill (over 10 years) promises to extend health coverage to the 32 million uninsured people in the U.S. Medicaid, a federal-state program that provides health insurance to the disabled and poor, will extend to cover all adults earning less than 133 percent of the federal poverty level — which is slightly under $11,000 a year for a single person or $22,050 for a family of four. State-run subsidies will be made available to individuals and small companies, while individuals and companies who do not buy insurance face fines. Overall, the Bill aims to insure 95 percent of Americans in the next 10 years. It also sets regulations on insurance companies using preexisting conditions as a way to deny insurance seekers, while children can be on the parent’s policies to the age of 26. There are highs and lows to this Bill, which makes it a heated topic. Those against the Bill worry about tax increases and the unneeded fines given to individuals and companies. Some feel the government is becoming even more controlling. What this bill does is thrust health care debate into the national public arena. While we pride ourselves as a forerunner in the world we also should not remain complacent. This forces us to grow compassionate about an issue that is bigger than ourselves. In the future we at The News Standard will do extensive research to help sift through the factual and fictitious information that will come about this newly passed Bill. As a news outlet we strive to stay unbiased and remain an aide into your quest to make an informed decision through insightful debates and the desire to make our country better. With that being said, the opinions expressed on our Viewpoints page does not directly correlate with our views at The News Standard. These are merely opinions of our community locally and state-wide. The Viewpoints page serves as a public forum to speak ideas and offer healthy debates. We look forward to hearing from the public about their thoughts on the new Bill, alongside other issues that are important to this community. With a healthy debate, we can look forward into the future and better our lives and country.
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Dennie S. Warren and Annette Warren, to Sandra Nutter, 1380 Gaines Rd in Brandenburg. John Richlie, to The Richlie Family Trust of 2008, by and through John Richlie, lot 2 of Doe Valley Greens Section. Kathy Kim Greenway Hickok, aka Kathy K. Hickok, and Steven A. Hickok, to Pamela Sue Greenway Ventimiglia, aka Pamela Pue Ventimiglia, and Vincent J. Ventimiglia, lot 89 in Harris Heights Subdivision in Muldraugh. Eugene Paul and Donna Paul, to Travis Arnold and Amanda Arnold, property located in Meade County, deed tax $67. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott, to Charles C. Brown and Linda L. Brown, lot 65 of Farmington Estates Subdivision in Brandenburg, deed tax $165. Rudolph G. Lunsford, to George R. Beringer and Karen A. Beringer, 660 Ferncliff Rd in Brandenburg, deed tax $75. Juanell Stephens, to Danny L. Kirk and Diana L. Kirk, 487 Piping Rock in Brandenburg, deed tax $74.50. Blanche Davisson and E.T. Davisson, to Larry Hurt, a tract located on the south side of Hwy 376. Kenneth Dwayne Rodgers and Vonnie L. Rodgers, to J-Rod, LLC, property located in Meade County. Richard D. Castleman and Angela Castleman, and Sandra Royalty, fka Sandra E. Castleman, and James Royalty, to Green Tree Servicing, LLC, lot 38 of The Knobs Subdivision. Jodee L. Lewis and Joshua M. Lewis, to Terence McConnell and Jerry McConnell, lot 1 and 2 of Wildflower Estates Subdivision, deed tax $335. Matthew A. Teeter and Myra Teeter, to Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee, property located in Meade County. Wilma L. Lambert, to Roy Albert Downs and Penny Downs, 303 Mockingbird Rd in Brandenburg, deed tax $176.50. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to Kelly R. Padgett and Kelli L. Padgett, lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 of John Swan, Jr. Estates, deed tax $254. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to Christopher D. Padgett, lot 14 and 15 of John Swan, Jr. Estates, deed tax $186. Luke P. Powers, to Jeffrey Y. Jordon and Jessica Jordon, a tract located southwest of Ky Hwy 1726, deed tax $82.
3/11/10 5:25 p.m. Craig W. Wright, of Muldraugh, Ky., was driving a 1994 Honda Civic. Wright stated he lost control of his vehicle due to mechanical problems with the front end and collided into a guardrail. A witness stated that he believes the vehicle was traveling too fast for road conditions. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10023 was filed by Officer Singleton. 3/17/10 12:23 p.m. Ida C. Lewis, of Union Star, Ky., was driving a 1997 Ford Thunderbird. Andrea R. Edmonds, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1994 Ford Taurus. Edmonds stated that she was backing from a parking space in front of the Dollar Store and did not see Lewis. Lewis was traveling through the parking lot the wrong way. The parking lot has directional arrows and the vehicle was faced the opposite way. Lewis stated she was not going the wrong way and did not see the arrows. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10024 was filed by Officer Singleton.
Quit Claim Deeds
Jesse J. Kennedy, to Jesse J. Kennedy Jr., a tract of land south of Cherokee Road. Cody Chapelle and Anissa A. Chapelle, to Cody Chapelle and Anissa A. Chapelle, property located in Meade County. First Federal Savings Bank, a Kentucky state bank, to Heritage Properties, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, lot 8 of John Swan Jr. Estate. Gene McGehee and Connie McGehee, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, a tract of land in Meade County.
Building Permits
3/12/10 Robert and Angela Waldrop, SFD, $205. 3/12/10 Adam Collins, garage, $82.50. 3/12/10 Dean Hesse, garage, $82.50. 3/12/10 John Richlie, addition, $100. 3/15/10 Matthew and Valerie Rupert, SW’00, $100. 3/15/10 Dan Reson, garage, $82.50 3/15/10 James and Joyce Rogers, garage, $82.50. 3/16/10 Heritage Properties, SFD, $205.80. 3/16/10 Robert and Betty Bucheit, pool/deck, $35. 3/16/10 Glenn and Teresa Mattingly, addition, $100. 3/17/10 Logsdon Services, SW’85, $100. 3/17/10 Norma and Daril Beckwith, porch, $35.
Septic Permits
3/11/10 Robert Waldrop, Bee Knob Hill Road in Ekron. 3/12/10 Jeff Nott/Garland Brown, 385 Ritchie Dr. Coyote Forest Lot 1, in Brandenburg. 3/12/10 Barry Ramsey/Jim Warren, 1475 Midway Rd, in Guston.
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3/15/10 Stuart Pepper Middle School, 1005 Old Ekron Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 3/16/10 Ekron Elementary, 2500 Haysville Rd in Ekron. 100 percent food.
Meade County Sheriff 3/11/10 5:35 p.m. Krysten A. Hiser, of Vine Grove, Ky., was driving a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. Davey J. Owen, of Radcliff, Ky., was driving a 2008 Ford F150. Melissa A. Ford, of Vine Grove, Ky., was driving a 2009 Dodge Caravan. Hiser was making a left turn from Berryman Road onto southbound Brandenburg Road. Hiser failed to make it into the median and was traveling southbound in the left northbound lane. Owen was northbound on Brandenburg Road in the left lane. Owen swerved to the right to get into the median at the same time Hiser swerved. Hiser and Owen hit head on in the median. Owen then traveled into the southbound lanes of traffic. Ford was southbound on Brandenburg Road and struck Owen head on. First aid was given at the scene and the injured were later transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0054 was filed by Officer Reesor. 3/12/10 12:06 a.m. Michael S. McNutt, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1991 Chevrolet S10. McNutt was driving east on S. Thompson Lane. McNutt ran the stop sign at the intersection of S. Thompson Lane and Fort Avenue and crossed over Fort Avenue and ended up nose first in the ditch. First aid was given at the scene and the injured were later transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0055 was filed by Officer Matti. 3/13/10 11:19 a.m. Ivan R. Arney, of Guston, was driving a 1992 General Motors Sierra. William C. Troutman, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer. Arney was exiting a gravel driveway at 2600 New Highland Church Rd. Arney failed to stop completely at the end of a gravel driveway due to slipping on loose gravel and then entered the roadway striking the right side of Troutman on West New Highland Church Road. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0056 was filed by Officer Shipley.
District Court 3/10/10 Jason Erwin Brown, 29, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 3rd offense; possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/24/10. Willie Lee Dale Jr., 28, traffic in controlled substance within 1000 yards of school; possession of marijuana- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 3/17/10. Charles J. Price, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear, dismiss without prejudice. William A. Blanton, 30, flagrant non support- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing, 4/14/10. Thomas R. Hearn, 27, flagrant non support- pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 3/24/10. Amos Leward Clark, 52, local city ordinance- pled not guilty, pretrial conference. Phillip Arthur White, 56, contempt of court, violation of emergency protective order- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/24/10. Eric Lamont Ditto, 28, non support- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Cory M. Compton, 19, 3 counts of transaction with a minor, 3rd degree- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 4/14/10. Travis Dwayne Dietzman, 40, assault 4th degree domestic
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violence, no visible injury- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/24/10. Erik S. Mince, 20, careless driving; operating on suspended/ revoked operators license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspended- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/17/10. Rhonda J. Allen, 53, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/17/10. Lionel A. Ditto, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/24/10. Frederic Alexander Clay, 32, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- continued first appearance, 4/14/10. Daniel J. Morris, 25, no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt- pled guilty, $25 fine. Larry T. Thomas, 40, disregarding traffic control device, traffic light; no insurance- pretrial conference 3/17/10. Kevin M. Fox, 35, speeding 26mph over limit/greater- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/31/10. Nicholas D. Holtzclaw, 18, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pled not guilty, pretrial conference 3/17/10. Amy Moore, 36, 14 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- continued first appearance. Joshia A. McManama, 18, failure to notify address change to department of transportation; no/ expired Kentucky registration receipt; speeding 26mph over limit/ greater; reckless driving; possession of marijuana; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Joshia A. McManama, 18, speeding 15mph over limit; license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card- pretrial conference 3/31/10. John D. Hardesty, 19, driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; possession of marijuana; traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz. 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Rebecca Catherine Fleming, 49, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Stephen Lee Ditto, 49, theft by unlawful taking/display-shoplifting- pled guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years, stay away from Rite-Aid. Joshua Edward Wells, 26, possession of marijuana; possess controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense; controlled substance prescription not in original container, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 3/31/10. Betty H. Simpson, 75, failure to produce insurance card- pled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Veronica S. Hesson, 24, speeding 14mph over limit- pled guilty, state traffic school; careless driving- pled guilty, $50 fine. Richard W. Williams, 41, speeding 26mph over limit/ greater; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/31/10. William C. Brown, 20, speeding 20mph over limit; racing motor vehicle on public highway- pretrial conference 4/28/10. Richard Lee Kelly, 51, speeding 12 mph over limit- dismiss/ merged; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense- pled guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, $200 fine. Scott Michael Fackler, 39, reckless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense aggravator- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Erin M. Bennett, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepretrial conference 3/24/10. Brandon G. Kinney, 23, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation, county traffic school. Bradley J. Critchelow, 23, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; possession of marijuana; controlled substance, prescription no in original container, 1st offense; possess controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offensepretrial conference 4/14/10. Jason R. Mathis, 22, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Juan Pedro Resendez Jr. 27, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs,
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etc. 1st offense- pretrial conference 5/19/10, jury trial 6/4/10. Edward Louis Whelan, 21, speeding 26mph over limit/ greater; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (motor vehicle); possess open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle- judge to take care under submission. Maureen E. Mazurek, 20, speeding 12mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 4/14/10. Clayton Wagers, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Christopher Wayne Daley, 29, 2 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Tammy Mae Richards, 32, 3 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 4/7/10. Roger D. Belcher, 35, 3 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Donja D. Mills, 31, 2 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pled guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Marie A. Arnold, 33, theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Michael W. Fowler Jr., 21, reckless driving; possession of marijuana; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense; use/ possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Jeffery Alan Elmore, 46, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O.; no record exists- pretrial conference 4/14/10. Amanda Gayle Downey, 29, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia,
1st offense- pretrial conference 3/24/10. David Dwayne Osborne, 27, assault 4th degree domestic violence, no visible injury- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Jason K. Stewart, 34, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pled guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, KAPS, no contact or communication with Lisa Stewart. Lisa Ann Stewart, 30, assault 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pled guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, KAPS, no contact or communication with Jason Stewart. Kimberly Ann Noble, 41, reckless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, etc. 2nd offense- pretrial conference 3/24/10. Michael R. Kinley, 20, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offensepled guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Billie Jean Mitchell, 28, speeding 19mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Billie Jean Mitchell, 28, possession of marijuana; controlled substance prescription not in original container- pretrial conference 3/31/10. Frank D. Stanley, 24, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/17/10. James R. Lasley, 52, 8 counts of theft by deception include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 4/14/10. Amanda Ann Thompson, 32, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing, revoke 44 days, release from custody. Brandon J. Pike, 22, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 5/5/10. Willie Lee Dale Jr., 28, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/17/10. Stacie J. Smiley, 38, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation
hearing, remand. Gary E. Gould, 46, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 4/28/10. Charles W. Ditto, 61, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 4/7/10. Danvil K. Anderson, 23, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing, failure to appear. Mary Louise Frederick, 42, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 6/30/10. Sherry L. Henry, 29, 5 counts of probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 3/17/10. Myra Denise Teeter vs. Matthew Allen Teeter, domestic violence- amended, DVO entered, in effect until: 5/27/10. Karen Michelle Carmon vs. David Dwayne Osborne, domestic violence- DVO entered, in effect until: 3/10/11. James Robert Stiverson, 34, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possess controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd or greater offense- waive to Grand Jury 4/12/10. Dominic Pisano, 28, burglary, 3rd degree; criminal mischief, 1st degree- preliminary hearing 3/17/10. Rachel Lynn McCullaugh, 28, flagrant non support- CAD, paid in full. Mark C. Caplinger, 20, possess non-narcotic controlled substance, 2nd degree, 1st offense; possess controlled substance codeine, 2nd degree, 1st offense- pretrial conference 7/7/10. Rebecca Lynn Way, 28, criminal mischief, 2nd degree- pled guilty, 6 months probated for 2 years. Rebecca Lynn Way, 28, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensepled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Wesley B. Keith, 44, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offensesuppression hearing 3/17/10.
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NEWS Wood announces candidacy Arrowhead enthusiasts gather in Flaherty
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Submitted by the office of Joe Wood
Let me take this time to announce my candidacy for Meade County Jailer. With 19 years of experience as a certified police officer in Meade County, I will put the Meade County Jail first. With my experience and dedication, you will see a difference in how today’s jails are operated. I have been married for 38 years to the most understanding person, Gail Blevins Wood. We have four children. Tracy Carter, and her husband Franky, are both employed at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary. They have three children: Ashley, a senior at Meade County High School, Tyler and Merissa. Our son Joey lives in Knoxville, Tenn., and works as a substitute teacher. Melissa works in childcare and has three children, Nick, Steven
BRAC From page A1 I’ve got one more check and I’m out,” Meade said. Meade, who was in the Army, came to the event hoping to find some clarity in the process of applying for a job with BRAC. “I think it was very informational,” Meade said. “Hopefully it will give a lot of people an opportunity for a job, because it’s bad in this area.” Welch, who served two
and Shelby. Deanna works for Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary and has one child, T.J. I am proud to say that my parents, Alfred and Eva Wood, have been married for 61 years. My father, 89, is a WWII veteran and retired county road supervisor. My mother, 82, has been the household supervisor and kept us believing in the importance of staying to-
gether as a family. For the past nine years, I have worked in the mining industry where I have worked with some of the most understanding people in the community. Some of those are individuals who have served time in some type of correction facility. Their stories led me to the decision to run for jailer of Meade County. I believe that with proper education and rehabilitation these people can and will be productive in our community, leading lives of which their families and others can be proud. As jailer, I will see that those who are willing to be educated and through rehabilitation will be able to do so. My staff and I will give them our day-to-day attention. On May 18, you will be going to the polls. I am asking for your vote. Vote Joe Wood for Meade County Jailer.
years in the Army, discussed resumes and offered tips on how to create and submit resumes to BRAC to apply for these jobs. According to Welch, people who want to submit a resume to CPAC need to expand their resumes, as opposed to keeping them short, like for the private sector. “The key to a good resume is who you are and what you know,” Welch said. “Blow your own horn.”
People who are interested in submitting a resume can do so online at www. usajobs.gov or www.cpol. army.mil. CPAC works with oneknox.com to help inform people about job opportunities with BRAC. CPAC also works in conjunction with many colleges around the state through virtual job information centers, congressional employment fairs, college president symposiums and other college road shows.
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Arrowhead diggers, collectors and enthusiasts gathered last Saturday at the at St. Martin’s Church’s Parrish Hall in Flaherty. By Casey Tolliver The News Standard An arrowhead show on Saturday not only attracted Meade County diggers and collectors, but also regional collectors and people from as far as Indiana. The show, which used to be held at the Flaherty Fire Department, was held in the Parrish Hall behind St. Martin’s Church in Flaherty. Marion Ray, who organized the event, said that the show has been an
There are different categories of positions available with BRAC, according to Welch. They offer permanent positions, as well as developmental positions that will allow candidates to receive on the job training for qualifications, local and regional internships, as well as temporary positions. According to Welch, some positions require candidates to sign a mobility agreement, which means that the candidate
annual event since the early 1980s. There will be another show at Parrish Hall in October. On display at the show were arrowheads and other rare Native American relics filling the tables of exhibitors. Ray, who has been hunting and collecting arrowheads for nearly 30 years, said that the show gave arrowhead diggers a chance to showcase their favorite relics. “Everybody loves to get together and show off their finds,” Ray said.
must go where the Army needs them to go. Candidates applying for jobs are separated into two different categories, internal and external hires, Welch said. Internal hires are veterans, people with disabilities and spouses of people serving in the military. External hires are anybody with U.S. citizenship. The types of jobs that BRAC is expecting over the next several months range from information
technology specialists and personnel managers to secretaries and program and management analysts, according to Welch. Sandra Stone, the Director of Communications at Brandenburg United Methodist church, organized the event. “Considering the economy and the job situations here and everywhere, it’s good to hear that information and to know how to get the help with the advice or guidance you need,” Stone said.
CANDIDATES FOR MAY 18 PRIMARY ELECTION IN MEADE COUNTY State and District Offices Office Democrat State Rep. Jeff Greer (D) Dis. Judge 1
Republican Dalton Jantzen (R)
Other Steve Crebessa Kenneth Harold Goff II Darren Sipes Shan F. Embry
Dis. Judge 2 Com. Atty.
Susan Streible (D)
Office PVA
Democrat Rebecca Richardson (D) Dennis W. Farmer (D) Becky Flaherty (D) Harry S. Craycroft (D) William Blandford Haynes (D) Jessica Brown Roberts (D) Katrina Fitzgerald (D) Stan Heslep (D) Clifford L. Wise (D) Troy Seelye (D) Joe Wood (D) William R. “Billy” Adams (D) Timothy W. Smith (D)
David M. Williams (R)
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Judge/Ex.
Attorney Clerk Sheriff Jailer Coroner Surveyor
Republican
Other
Gerry Lynn (R)
Margaret L. Matney (R) William “Butch” Kerrick (R) John P. Stinebruner (R) Carlton ”Daryl” Haynes (R)
Meade County Magistrates
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Payneville and Battletown Elementary sixth-grade students attending etiquette luncheon. TOP: Payneville students. ABOVE: Battletown students.
Manners From page A1 students involved are always responsive to the event. “They are very receptive,” Bridge said, adding that this is a tradition those students look forward to once sixth grade hits. “Most of them look back on this day and say this was the best day,” Bridge added. In lieu of the event, Bridge visits each of the schools involved. She teaches them proper manners such as what questions to ask, conversation techniques and appropriate actions and behaviors. Though the teaching doesn’t stop there, Bridge said she talks about the proper use of RSVP and accepting invitations. Bridge said she advises the students that if they commit to going, it is important to attend. Bridge also touched the is-
sue of tipping at restaurants. She asked the students “do you leave a tip?” Then the students started shooting out certain numbers and Bridge teaches them the right percentage on tipping. According to Bridge, an event like this is a confidence booster for the students involved since they are in a transition stage. “They are not a kid and not yet a teenager … they are in between and sometimes things are awkward for them,” Bridge said. “(This event) gives them social skills.” Bridge said her favorite part about this event is watching the kids come through and how they react to everything. “They are there, all dressed up and you can just tell they feel good about themselves,” Bridge said. “It’s a sense of accomplishment … to know you’re a part of making them more comfortable.” This year, the luncheon had a University of Ken-
tucky theme and each person who attended was given a bag of seven chocolate basketballs. Bridge said they purposely put seven basketballs in there in hopes of UK winning another national championship. The event even showed a video full of pictures of students at school so people could see them at school and how they behave. The video had “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” by Darius Rucker playing in the background. According to Paul Poole, president of the Chamber of Commerce, those pictures portrayed students in their natural habitat. “These are the smartest, best behaved students in Meade County,” Poole said. “(I’m) proud of who they are on a daily basis.” The event was organized by the Meade County Chamber of Commerce, Meade County Cooperative Extension Service and the Meade County Extension Homemakers.
District Democrat Republican Other 1 – Muldraugh, Woodland, Grahampton Charles E. Coghill (D) Chris Cottrell (D) 2 – Rock Haven, Doe Valley, Weldon Herbert “Herbie” Chism II (D) Mitch Shortt (R) John Eugene Jones (R) 3 – Flaherty, Guston, Otter Creek Mark D. Hubbard (D) Gale Delano (R) 4 – B-burg East, B-burg West, Ashton Tony Staples (D) Gary P. Chapman (R) 5 – Ekron, Buck Grove, Garrett Harold E. Davidson (D) Steve Wardrip (R) 6 – Payneville, Battletown, Wolf Creek Randall Hardesty (D) Debra Masterson (R)
Meade County Constables District Democrat Republican Other 1 – Muldraugh, Woodland, Grahampton Henry Bailey (D) Christopher Williams (R) 2 – Rock Haven, Doe Valley, Weldon James R. Tanner (D) Bob Colasanti (R) 3 – Flaherty, Guston, Otter Creek Russell F. Zahnd (R) 4– B-burg East, B-burg West, Ashton Jason L. Fore (D) 5 – Ekron, Buck Grove, Garrett James Perguson (D) James P. Harris (R) John H. Plemmons (D) 6 – Payneville, Battletown, Wolf Creek James “J.C.” Chism (D) Phillip Wimpee (R) The GENERAL ELECTION to be held in November 2, 2010, will include INDEPENDENTS for the races listed above; and Brandenburg, Ekron, Muldraugh MAYORS and CITY COUNCILS. This list above is for the primary races in May 18, 2010.
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Thomas Albert Williams Thomas Albert Williams, 57, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He is survived by a son, Jeffrey Williams of Washington; his father, Albert Williams of Germany; his mother, Doris Averett of Radcliff, Ky.; a brother, Wayne Williams of Sackets Harbor, N. y.; his sister, Brenda Williams of Radcliff, Ky.; a niece, Chelsea Williams of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and his fiancé Pam Benton of Vine Grove, Ky. The committal service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 10 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Curtis Lee Abell Curtis Lee Abell, 79, of Brandenburg, Ky., passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his residence. Curtis was born on Jan. 16, 1931 in Brandenburg, Ky., to the late Samuel and Laura Pipes Abell. He was a member and past Secretary and Treasurer of the Brandenburg Church of God, a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the U.S. Air Force and he had retired from Olin Chemicals Doe Run Plant. His brother Howard Abell; sisters, Mary Irene Skaggs, Nanny Boling and Hester Shaw preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Corinne Abell of Brandenburg, Ky.; daughters, Lora Abell of Nolensville, Tenn., and Carol Abell of Johnson City, Tenn., and many nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Larry Elder Larry Eugene Elder, 70, of Ekron, Ky., died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at his residence. Larry was born Aug. 19, 1939 in Huntington, W.Va., to the late Howard Eugene and Ruth I. Warren Elder. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had retired from Arch Chemicals Doe Run Plant. He is survived by his wife Margaret Sue “Suzie” Givans Elder; sons Larry Gene Elder and Michael Keith Elder; stepson Scott Bradley; stepdaughters Cari Flaherty and Kelli Medley; brothers Andy Elder and David Elder; two grandchildren Amelia Elise Elder and Johnathan Elder; two step-grandchildren Chelsi Ashbaugh and Kayleigh Hardesty. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home.
Thomas Hardy Smith
OBITUARIES
Mary Ann Ritchie Ray Mary Ann Ritchie Ray, 69, of Guston, Ky., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at her residence. Ray was employed in the deli at WalMart in Corydon, Ind. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Edward Ray. Ray is survived by her husband, Pat Ray of Guston, Ky.; two sons Mark Ray of Brandenburg, Ky., Kenny Ray of Canton, Ohio; four sisters Lula Jane Vanportfleet of New Albany, Ind., Barbara Banta of Louisville, Ky., Patsy Sheeran of Landenberg, Pa., Elizabeth Calcatera of Centerville, Ohio; three brothers Martin, Russell and Jerry Ritchie all of Elizabethtown, Ky., and seven grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, burial followed in St. George Cemetery.
Ruby Wilkins Embry Ruby Helen Wilkins Embry, 57, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She is survived by two children, Joseph Heath and Janette Crabb; her mother, Robbie Christine Wilkins of Ekron, Ky.; three brothers, Charles Wilkins of Wautauga, Texas, Roger Wilkins of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jerry Wilkins of Ekron, Ky.; three sisters, Wilma McGill of Elizabethtown, Ky., Martha Wilson of Guston, Ky., and Rosemary Alsip of Brandenburg, Ky.; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 19 at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, burial followed in Rock Haven Baptist Cemetery.
Sarah Spink Sarah Catherine “Kathy” Spink, 60, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Harrison County Hospital, Corydon, Ind. She was born December 21, 1949, in Greensburg, Ky., and was the daughter of James and Bessie Rodgers Oakes. She owned Kathy’s Restaurant in Brandenburg for many years. She fought a long hard battle with her health for many years and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, J.B., Wendall and Allen Oakes and two sisters, Geraldine Adams and Norene Curry. Spink is survived by her husband, Randall Spink; two sons, Paul Jupin and Tim Spink of Brandenburg, Ky.; three step children, Debbie Rockwood of Guston, Ky., Darlene Lusk, of Flaherty, Ky., and Randy Spink of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Doris Jordan of Brandenburg, Ky., and Lou Arms of Irvington, Ky.; six grandchildren, Cortney, Natalie and Calvin Jupin, Jeffrey Williams, Emily Austin and Brenton Spink, and five step grandchildren, Cambron and Adam Rockwood, and Michelle, Greg and Chris Lusk. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the Chapel of the Hager Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Oakes, officiating. Burial followed in Cap Anderson Cemetery.
Thomas Hardy Smith, 77, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Smith was born in Cedar Bluff, Va., and was the son of Walker and Virgie Smith. Smith served in the military and was also a police officer. He loved outdoors, fishing and hunting. Smith was divorced from Wanda L. Blankenship and married to Tillie M. Mercer. Smith is survived by a daughter Sheila A. Gibson of Battletown, Ky.; sons James A. Smith of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Gary L. Smith of Oregon; step-children Tony Thurston, Timmy Mann and Kenny Mann all of West Virginia; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Smith was cremated by WG Funeral home. A private service was held at the family’s home.
Mary Rita McGar, 84, of Radcliff, Ky., died Friday, March 19, 2010 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Radcliff Homemakers, Radcliff Housing Authority, Adult Activity Group at Colvin Community Center, Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Radcliff Christian Church Disciples of Christ where she was an honorary elder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don McGar and her son, Jeff McGar. She is survived by a daughter, Jan McGar Raine of Rineyville, Ky; a son Donnie and his wife Dianna McGar of Ekron, Ky.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 22 at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky. Burial followed in North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky.
Elsie Redmon
Jerry L. Ray
Mrs. Elsie Catherine (Pike) Redmon, 90, died on March 16, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 13, 1919, to Jim and Emily Pike of Grahamton, Ky. For over 50 years, Elsie and Brick made their home on their family farm in Garrett, Ky. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Flaherty, where she was a Eucharistic Minister. After retiring, Elsie and Brick moved to Flaherty, Ky., to be closer to their church. She was always known for her caring and forgiving ways, as well as her deep religious faith. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister, one son, Thomas Redmon, three grandchildren, Terry and Sherry Redmon and Joseph Mark Redmon, and one special great-granddaughter, Jordan Berger. She is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Charles Adrian “Brick” Redmon of Flaherty, Ky.; nine children, Harry and Linda Redmon of Flaherty, Ky., Trudy and Mark Caines of Vine Grove, Ky., Delaine and Gene Streible of Vine Grove, Ky., Steve and Brenda Redmon of Flaherty, Ky., Mark and Gayla Redmon of Brandenburg, Ky., Glenn and Kaye Redmon of Garrett, Ky., Danny and Theresa Redmon of Garrett, Ky., Ricky Redmon of Flaherty, and Sharon and David Pace of Brandenburg, Ky. She is also survived by 29 Grandchildren and 37 Great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church with Rev. A.L. Chandler, officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Jerry L. Ray, 35, of Palmyra, Ind., died Friday, March 19, 2010 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He was a truck driver and a member of Cold Spring Baptist Church. Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents, Helen and Bill Benock and Iona Elizabeth Ray. He is survived by his wife, Debra Clark Ray; three children, Colton Alexander, Shelby Kathryn and Ian Hunter Ray; two step children William Perry Dennison and Natasha Renee Day of Charleston, S.c.; three grandchildren Henry Dennison, Matthew and Lillie Day; parents, Garnie and Dolores Ray of Battletown, Ky.; two sisters Sonia Marie Harshfield of Louisville, Ky., and Fredia Lynn Carby of Custer, Ky.; mother and father-inlaw, Judith and Leroy Terwillegar of Palmyra, Ind.; sister and brothers-in-laws William and Donna Payne of Corydon, Ind., and Ron and Janet Clark of Charlestown, Ind. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 at Cold Spring Baptist Church in Battletown, Ky., burial followed in Benock Family Cemetery.
Mary Rita McGar
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Friday, March 26, 2010
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Friday, Mar. 26 •SPEED DATING – 7 p.m. hosted by Fort Knox’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program at the Fort Knox nightclub, Rocker II. The program fee is $5, and must be 18-years or older to enter the club. Open to the public. Must have a photo ID to get on Fort Knox and into the club.
Saturday, Mar. 27 •BAKUGAN TOURNAMENT – 12:30-3 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 270-4222094 •YU GI OH TOURNAMENT – 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 270422-2094 •MEADE COUNTY HOME & GARDEN EXPO – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Building at the MC Fairgrounds. •VFW DANCE – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184
Sunday, Mar. 28 •PASSOVER FEAST PRESENTATION – 11 a.m. at Brandenburg Church of God, 1 Howard Drive. Jeannine Goldstein of Jews for Jesus will re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover.” Call 270-422-3757 for more information. •BINGO – 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349
Monday, Mar. 29
•M.A.R.C. BINGO – 6-11 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 245 Main Street in Brandenburg. New games and prizes. Proceeds benefit MARC programs for the mentally challenged. Charitable gaming license #000241.
Tuesday, Mar. 30
•DULCIMER JAM – 6:30 p.m. at Vine Grove City Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and listen or play. 270-877-2422 •P.L. KASEY CENTER – 7-8 p.m. line dancing lessons. 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. 270-547-4844
Wednesday, Mar. 31
•VFW BINGO – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184 •LINE DANCING – 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff, Ky. Every Wednesday. 270-6687228
Thursday, April 1
•ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY – 8:30 a.m. at the Meade County Extension office. Kentucky Coffee and Eastern Redbud trees. For more information call 270-422-4958 •COOKING CLASS – “Salads for every occasion” 2 p.m. at the MC Extension office. Instructor is Katie Alexander, Breckinridge County FCS Agent. Call 270-422-4958 for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 2 – Re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus. 6:30 p.m. at Brandenburg Church of God. April 3 – Meade/Breck 3rd Annual Spring Sale, Breckinridge County Fairgrounds. 12 p.m. April 4 – Re-enactment of the resurrection of Jesus. 11 a.m. at Brandenburg Church of God. April 8 – Blood Drive at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 3-7 p.m.
The family of Curtis L. Abell would like to extend our sincere pport thanks for everyone’s su ed during the loss of our lov husband and father. of food, All the condolences, gifts preciated. and flowers were much ap er Randy Special thanks to Broth Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Neff, and Warren for the music.
Hager Funeral Home & Monument Company Traditional Services Pre-arranged Funerals Cremation Services Monuments BILL & BILLY ADAMS “OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS” (270) 422 422-2132 2132 • www.hagerfuneralhome.com
A Special Thank You to the First Responders Team of the Battletown Fire Department
The family of Donald K. Thompson would like to express their profound gratitude to the First Responders Team of the Battletown Fire Department. We live in a great community which has a dedicated First Responders Team, who, for ten years, at many different occasions, administered help to our loved one. Although they are strictly volunteer workers, there is no price that could be placed on their acts of mercy. We could only ask the communities to please support their volunteer fire departments.
-The Thompson Family-
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FAITH & VALUES
Friday, March 26, 2010
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Parent-child separation can be hurtful for families James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: Everyone knows that divorce is tough on children. What about parent-child separation that occurs for reasons other than divorce? Is the pain any less intense for kids when a parent has a good reason to be away? DR. DOBSON: Research confirms that the consequences of any parent-child separation can be severe. In one study of fathers whose jobs required them to be away from their families for long periods of time, the children tended to experience numerous negative
reactions, including anger, rejection, depression, low self-esteem, and commonly, a decline in school performance. Those findings have been confirmed in other contexts, as well. Some of those conclusions were presented at a White House conference at which I spoke a few years ago. The other speaker was Dr. Armand Nicholi, professor of psychiatry at Harvard University. That day, Dr. Nicholi explained how family circumstances that make parents inaccessible to their children produce some of the same effects as divorce itself. Cross-cultural-studies make it clear that parents in the United States spend less time with their children than parents in almost any
other nation in the world. For decades, millions of fathers have devoted themselves exclusively to their occupations and activities away from home. More recently, mothers have joined the workforce in huge numbers, rendering themselves exhausted at night and burdened with domestic duties on weekends. The result: No one is at home to meet the needs of millions of lonely preschoolers and latchkey children. Dr. Nicholi expressed regret that his comments would make many parents feel uncomfortable and guilty. However, he felt obligated to report the facts as he saw them. Most important (and the point of his address), Dr. Nicholi stressed the unde-
niable link between the interruption of parent-child relationships and the escalation of psychiatric problems that we were then seeing and that are even more pronounced today. If the numbers of dysfunctional families and absentee parents continued to escalate, he said, serious national health problems were inevitable. One-half of all hospital beds in the United States at that time were taken up by psychiatric patients. That figure could hit 95 percent if the incidence of divorce, child abuse, child molestation and child neglect continue to soar. In that event, Dr. Nicholi said, we would also see vast increases in teen suicide, already up more than
300 percent in twenty-five years, drug abuse, crimes of violence and problems related to sexual disorientation. I have reason to understand a measure of the pain spoken of by Dr. Nicholi. I experienced it when I was six years old. My mother and father left me with my aunt for six months while they traveled. That last night together, I sat on my mother ’s lap while she told me how much she loved me and that she and my father would come back for me as soon as they could. Then they drove away as the sun dropped below the horizon. I sat on the floor in the dark for an unknown period of time, fighting back the tears as
depression engulfed me. That sorrowful evening was so intense that its pain can be recalled instantly today, almost seven decades later. In short, even when parent-child separation occurs for valid reasons in a loving home, a boy or girl frequently interprets parental departure as evidence of rejection. If we have any choice in the matter, we should not put them through that painful experience.
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.
Knights of Columbus raise $1,320 at fish fry, cake auction By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard With Easter fast approaching, one local group is counting down the days until the commemoration of Jesus’ resurrection with some sweet cakes and some breaded fish. Only one rule was applied to the event: no meat allowed. The Knights of Columbus held a fish fry Friday, March 19, at its building located on High Street behind the Save-A-Lot Shopping Center. The event, which was open to everyone, will be held every Friday during Lent. According to its Web site, the Knights were formed to “render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose
cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world’s foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.” The fish fry also featured a cake auction, which had 18 different cakes ranging from coconut cream pies to Italian cream cakes. In the end, the bids ranged from a strawberry sponge cake that went for $35 to a white chocolate cheesecake that went for $160. Overall, the cake auction raised approximately $1,320. All of the money raised went to the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 13,000 councils and 1.7 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan, according to its Web site.
Bible indicates a need for courage Dan Newton Divine Guidance
1 Chronicles 28: 20 says, “and David said to Solomon his son, be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.” ( KJV ). This admonition to be strong and of good courage is found 11 times in the Bible, three times from the lips of Moses, five times in Joshua, then twice from David and once from Hezekiah. Although these all involved specific challenges confronting God’s people at the time, the principles behind them indicate the need for courage of con-
viction for God’s people at all times. The first occurrence is in the command given by Moses to the Israelites just before his death as they were about to enter the promised land. “Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, not forsake thee (Deut. 31: 6). In the next verse, Moses gave a similar exhortation to Joshua, their leader. The next-to-last occurrence is in our text, containing almost the same words as in the first occurrence, with David this time exhorting Solomon to built the great temple in Jerusalem. Whether entering a new field of service for God or beginning a great work for God, the people of God will encounter opposition, and must be strong and courageous to carry it through.
The word “ courage “ occurs more in Joshua than in any other book of the Bible, and this specific exhortation is given five times: three by God, once by the people to Joshua, and once by Joshua to the people. In all these, the context stresses obedience to the word of God, especially in resistance to sin and pagan belief systems. Especially significant is God’s command: “be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law that thou mayest prosper. “(Joshua 1: 7 ) If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
Apologies should express regret Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
What is an apology? I am not sure I agree with the definition in the dictionary, which says to make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense. It would seem to me that if you are making an excuse for something you did wrong, you are not apologizing. However I do believe that if you do something wrong, hurtful or offend someone and you regret it, you should acknowledge it. Your apology should be as large as the wrong or offence you are regretfully acknowledging. If you publicly embarrass your mother-in-law, giving her a private call later and telling her you are sorry would be good. It would
be even better to send her some flowers with a card, take her out to lunch, and tell her you are sorry in the presence of those whom you embarrassed her. I read a story recently about a preacher who was new in town and for some reason the publisher of the local paper wrote a very negative opinion of him. Later at a local restaurant, the preacher and the publisher happened to meet in the restroom. Feeling regretful the publisher said to the preacher, “you know, after I thought about it, I believe my opinion piece was wrong about you and I just want to apologize.” “Well”, responded the preacher, “the next time I wish you would criticize me in the restroom and apologize in your newspaper”. Have you offended someone? Wronged anybody? Four of the sweetest words are “Honey, I was wrong.”
Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
Bible
Trivia
By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Obadiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which Babylon king went insane living in the fields eating grass? Nebuchadnezzar, Solomon, Daniel, Herod 3. From Genesis 23, what was the first land purchase in the Bible? Garden, Hilltop, Cave, River shore 4. Which apostle was foreordained to minister to the Gentiles? Thomas, Paul, Andrew, John ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Nebuchadnezzar; 3) Cave; 4) Paul (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Man goes from rat race to chasing rats
Twenty years ago, Dr. Chris Christensen was starting to feel a bit bugged by his work life. So, he dropped out of the academic rat race and started chasing rats. As a full professor in entomology at the University of Kentucky, the Colorado native says he was looking for a new challenge when he and his now ex-wife formed two companies. At first, they worked alone, operating Urban Insect Solutions, Inc. out of their Lexington home. Later, they became the Lexington and Cincinnati franchise holders for Critter Control. Today, the two businesses are run from a building just steps from Rupp Arena and employ a dozen people. Ants and other creepy crawlers are the focus of Urban Insect Solutions, while Critter Control’s specialty is wildlife, such as snakes, raccoons, and squirrels in unwelcome areas. Christensen says he has no regrets about leaving the comfort zone of his university job because he finds his new gig not only profitable,
but very fulfilling. At age 63, the man who grew up on a ranch doesn’t do as much hands-on capturing of wildlife as he once did, but says he enjoys working with people. “I’m kind of a cowboy, so doing things like capturing raccoons and squirrels, that’s fun to me,” he says. A Vietnam veteran who obtained his undergraduate degree at Rutgers and his Ph.D. at Purdue, Christensen served as a trainer and consultant for the pest con- trol industry while at UK, giving him valuable contacts. His job also included working with county agricultural agents, fostering a unique familiarity with his adopted state. That knowledge has served him well as he offers his companies’ services throughout a wide area. A sign of things to come may have been evident when he was working on his doctorate and did his thesis on “Flies on Cattle.” Grey squirrels are the number one invader of
homes in Kentucky, but the state has a lot of bat problems too, according to the company owner. “They (bats) find that older homes often present the perfect place to raise their young.” he notes. Calls to rid homes of snakes are fairly common and often include people screaming into the phone. “They’re usually just harmless creatures like garter snakes and black rats, but when people, call you’d think they had just found a Python. “One man called saying his wife was moving back in with her mother until he got rid of a snake in their house. It was amazing what he was willing to let us tear up to find that snake.” Other calls have ranged from concern over what turned out to be a rubber snake on a basement floor to an 11-foot, two-inch Python lying in a flower bed in Cincinnati. “We kept that Python in the office, but it kept getting out. While I was out of the office for a few days once, my wife gave it away.” For homeowners, getting rid of an unwelcome
PHOTO BY DON WHITE
Dr. Christensen’s office is filled with stuffed wildlife, some of which are reminiscient of his own adventures in the animal and pest removal business when he formed Critter Control. critter isn’t quite as easy and can be rather expensive. In Lexington and the surrounding area, a visit from Critter Control to capture a snake costs $179 on a weekday, $229 on weekends and $279 for a night call or emergency. There is an additional charge of $79 for each crit-
ter captured. A call at night for removal of a snake in the Richmond/Mt. Sterling/ Berea/Danville area runs $429 plus $99 for each snake removed. It is noted on the price list that beavers, coyotes, minks and foxes merit the highest fees of all because “they require lots more ef-
fort to catch.” The charge for removing a rubber snake is not on the official Critter Control list. Columnist Don White has served as editor at several newspapers in Kentucky. His Kentucky Traveler features are published throughout the state. Contact him at thekytraveler.com
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Lassahn is a superstar chef By Angela Shelf Medearis There’s a new breed of superstar in the culinary world, and Manfred Lassahn, senior executive chef of the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, ranks as one of the brightest and the best. Chef Lassahn is responsible for servicing all of the food and beverage outlets for the renowned 726-room urban resort hotel that boasts the largest ballroom in Los Angeles. Chef Lassahn had an unusual entry into the culinary field. He fell in love with baking while working after school at a pastry shop near his home in San Francisco. Pastry is still Chef Lassahn’s first love. He finished high school and college at the same time, and upon graduation, he went to Europe to attend culinary school at the Gewerbliche Fachschule in Wuppertal, Germany. A child of German immigrants, Lassahn is fluent in the language and had no trouble adapting to the rigorous professional training. He apprenticed at the Hotel Haus Julina and graduated from culinary school in 1983. Lassahn returned to San Francisco and was immediately hired by the Hyatt Hotel chain. Lassahn excels at opening new Hyatt hotels and creating exciting seasonal menus that complement the location and demographic of the community. His personal philosophy is rooted in the German work ethic that “prior planning prevents poor performance.” Although he has a European background, he leans towards Pacific Rim ingredients and recipes from Chile to Australia. Lassahn writes new menus for each season for Hyatt Century Plaza’s signature fine-dining restaurant, Breeze, as well as for the X Bar, an urbane lounge with a soothing, hip vibe, and the recently revamped Lobby Court and Lounge. He creates each menu so that the venues have their own unique identities. “People’s eating habits have had a big impact on my culinary viewpoint,” Lassahan says. “It’s not about what I put on the table; it’s about what you want to eat.” Chef Lassahn loves using cilantro and pepper in his delicious dishes. One of my favorite recipes that Chef Lassahn created for the X Bar is his Fiery Chicken Bites. The creamy Roquefort cheese dipping sauce coolly complements the spicy morsels of chicken. Chef Lassahn’s Fiery Chicken Bites is the perfect recipe for a simple, relaxing gathering with friends, and strikes just the right balance between a light snack and a hearty appetizer.
CHEF LASSAHN’S FIERY CHICKEN Sauce: 3/4 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon Spanish Paprika Chicken: 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 pound, skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/4 by 1 1/4-inch pieces Vegetable or peanut oil for frying Roquefort dipping sauce: 1 tablespoon Roquefort Cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped tarragon 1 teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 celery sticks Place the hot sauce, butter and the Spanish paprika in a medium-size pan and simmer for approximately 5 minutes or until blended. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Place the flour, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Place the buttermilk in a separate bowl and add the chicken. Dredge the chicken in the buttermilk and then dust the pieces with the seasoned flour. Shake off the excess flour. Gently place the chicken into the oil and fry until golden brown. Toss the lightly fried chicken in the prepared hot sauce. Serve with the Roquefort cheese dipping sauce and celery sticks To make the Roquefort cheese dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mash the Roquefort Cheese, leaving some lumps. Wisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, tarragon and black pepper, and blend well. Slice the celery into 6-inch pieces and serve with the dipping sauce. Recipe courtesy of Chef Manfred Lassahn. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of five cookbooks. She’s known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” television cooking show. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com. The Kitchen Diva is brought to you by Eggland’s Best Eggs, www.egglandsbest.com. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Conservation District, John Bruington, led the night’s program of awards. Six schools participated in the contest, including Battletown, Muldraugh, David T. Wilson, Brandenburg Primary, Payneville and Ekron elementary schools, as well as Meade County High School. Total writing entries numbered 26. Those placing at individual school levels were: Battletown 1) Gracie Fackler 2) Arialle Daley 3) Elizabeth Pollock Muldraugh 1) Seth Davis 2) Chris Wray 3) Daniel Wood Meade County High School 1) Lydia Richardson
The overall county winner, Lydia Richardson, read her winning essay, featured in this issue. Writing winners were presented checks by Jim Scott and shirts by Jack King.
An impressive 365 art entries were made for this year’s event. Those placing at individual school levels were: Brandenburg Primary 1) Devan Hammock 2) Alfred Gonzales 3) Kaytlynn Blevins Muldraugh Elementary 1) Matthew Hensley 2) Rebecca Macey 3) Dakota Beard David T. Wilson 1) Kasi Givans 2) Whitney Hobbs 3) Tori Aikins Battletown Elementary 1) Jayden Rowan 2) Tucker Wimpee 3) Jaxx Sonner Payneville Elementary 1) Elizabeth Fackler 2) Carissa Schassberger 3) Curtis Swanson Ekron Elementary 1) Amy Nott 2) Christian Dodge The overall county art winner was Kasi Givans. Art winners were presented checks by Fred L. Sipes and shirts by Nathan Beavin. The Master Conservationist Award is the highest honor bestowed upon
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farmers in Meade County. Such an award reflects the endless day-to-day work a farmer performs to ensure that the soil from which our crops grow and thrive continues to remain stable, viable and pure. This year’s winners of the Master Conservationist Award are John Vessels and Wayne Roberts. Vessels’ conservation practices at his Rhodelia property includes: using existing programs to improve pastures, installation of two pipe lines and fencing off woodlands. Roberts installed a water well on his Ekron area farm, as well as four miles of fencing and improved pastures. Both Vessels and Wells were presented certificates and outdoor signs by Joe Barger and were presented jackets by Larry Schmidt. Entertainment for the event was provided by The Foggy Dew Players, a member of which is Meade County’s own Deborah Bennett. The group plays a variety of dulcimers and guitars. Richardson’s winning essay is printed to the right.
Scouts hold annual luncheon By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Lincoln Heritage Council held its annual “Friends of Scouting” luncheon Tuesday, March 16 at Doe Run Inn. The fundraiser raised money for Boy Scouts in Meade County. According to its Web site, “Friends of Scouting” is an annual campaign where the Lincoln Heritage Council asks scouting families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to support the Boy Scouts’ mission of providing the scouting program to more than 30,000 youth and adult leaders. The Meade County group hopes to raise $17,000 for the Boy Scouts.
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Conservation’s winning essay By Lydia Richardson What can I say about water that hasn’t already been said millions of times? We’ve been told that 70-75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Of this huge amount of water about 97 percent is in the oceans. It is saltwater that can’t be used for human consumption. Another 2 percent of the remaining water is in a frozen state in polar ice caps and glaciers. If you do the math that leaves only 1% of earth’s water available as fresh water for human consumption. Being raised on a family farm I know the importance and value of water. My dad said this past growing season proved that corn could grow on a flat rock if you had water. Water is vital for human existence as well as the farmer’s existence. Farmers are conservationists of water. In the past poor agricultural practices and years of drought taught as many hard lessons about wind and soil erosion during the 1930s in the Dust Bowl era. Conservation districts were formed to help farmers find better ways to farm. The goal of these districts was to help farmers continue their livelihood while protecting the land and water. The Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Act passed in 1994 requires farmers to develop a plan to protect ground and surface water. Pollution of water can come from runoff of fertilizers, pesticides, soil, and animal waste. Farmers use best management practices to reduce the amount of pollutants that reach the water. No-till planting is one way to reduce soil erosion. I live in a Karst area with sink-holes. Because of this my family has notilled for several years.
No-till leaves crop residue on the ground and doesn’t disturb or loosen the soil. This helps hold the soil in place when a rain comes. Without no-till the soil will wash across the field and into the sink holes. Other practices include buffer areas around the sink holes. These buffer areas are not sprayed with pesticides or fertilized. This prevents runoff of these chemicals and fertilizers into the sink holes. On our family farm we also utilize grass waterways. These are strips of land that remain in grass especially on steep hillsides. The grass holds the soil therefore preventing runoff. Animal waste is another problem. If large animal facilities are not handling manure correctly then it can runoff into the sink holes and drinking water supplies. Animal facilities should have holding lagoons that can be pumped out and disposed of properly. I live near the Ohio River also so there is another problem. Farmers must leave buffer zones along rivers and streams. They should not damage plants along these banks. The plants act as a filter. They hold the soil and also filter chemicals out by catching them before they reach the water. In my opinion water is the number one input that influences agriculture. Unfortunately farmers have no control over the amount or timing of water that they receive. Floods occur when too much rainfall comes. It will cause the streams to become so full that they will spread beyond their banks and flood the farmer’s fields. Flooding can wash away valuable fertilizer that farmers have applied to the fields thereby costing the farmer large amounts of money. Flooding will also drown out the crops.
The crops will die because of too much water. On the other hand a drought is not good either. A drought is when we receive an abnormally small amount of rainfall. The crops will shrivel from lack of rain and possibly die. If the crops don’t receive enough rain they are unable to take up nutrients from the soil preventing them from growing properly. Eventually if the dry weather continues the plants will die. Droughts also effect livestock production. Cattle have no grass to graze and must be fed hay for longer periods of time. Farmers are sometimes forced to sell their livestock during a drought because they have run out of feed. Water supplies can dry up and cause farmers to move or sell livestock also. Neither of these situations are good for farmers. In both cases the farmer has reduced and no crops to sell. This is the farmer’s livelihood. This can cause the price of food to rise in the grocery store, which is not good for anyone. Farmers today are conservationists. They work with their local conservation boards and have farm plans. Farmers know that the land and water is their livelihood and they intend to take care of it. They attend meetings and participate in the many programs offered by the conservation districts. Farmers today utilize no-till, buffer strips, grass waterways and animal waste lagoons. As I said, what can I say about water that we haven’t been told before. We’ve all been told to turn off the faucet while we brush our teeth and take shorter showers. Farmers have been practicing water conservation for many years and they will continue if they intend to farm in the future.
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(Ky.) Sheriff’s Depts. and the Scotio Co. (Ohio) Sheriff’s Dept. The investigation started on March 5 when Carter Co. Deputy Sherriff Richard May, acting on information from the FBI office in Huntington, W.Va., located 19 vehicles with their VIN numbers obscured at a private residence near Grayson, Ky. The discovery led to the arrest of one male suspect on two charges of receiving stolen property. Sgt. Bobby Motley, Det. Bill Riley and Det. Ryan Judd, of the Kentucky State Police Vehicle Investigations Unit, were called in to assist in the investigation on March 8 and identified 16 of the vehicles as having been stolen in Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio. The number of vehicles recovered in Carter County eventually totaled 23 including one 2008 Cargo Express enclosed trailer, one 2003 Haulmark enclosed trailer, one 2008 Pitts flatbed trailer, one 2004 Cronkhite flatbed trailer, one 2004 Melrose excavator, one 5x12-foot flatbed trailer, one 5x10-foot flatbed trailer, one 2002 Big Tex flatbed trailer, one1992 Ford dump truck, one 1982 Ford dump truck, one 1994 Ford dump truck, one 2000 Freightliner truck, one 2007 Winston flatbed trailer, one 2005 Talbert flatbed trailer, one 1994 Freightliner truck, one 2006 Cat trac hoe, one
2002 Volvo grader, one 2008 Cat dozer, one Cat 5DMXL dozer, one 2005 Cat dozer, one 2008 Kubota tractor, one 1999 Raven semi trailer and one Cat jack hammer attachment. On March 11, Det. Riley and FBI agent Jeff Long joined Lewis Co. Deputy Sheriff Dwayne Stone in recovering a Cat D4G dozer that had been stolen from Ohio. The investigators then traveled to a private residence on the outskirts of Portsmouth, Ohio where, with the help of Scotio Co. (Ohio) Sheriff’s Dept. Investigator Denver Triggs, they located 11 stolen vehicles and pieces of equipment including one 2006 Cat excavator, one John Deere dozer, one Cat 580M backhoe, one Interstate flatbed trailer, one John Deere skid steer, one Komatsu mini excavator, one black flatbed trailer, one Vermeer wood chipper, one Bobcat sweeper attachment, one Bobcat bucket and one Komatsu bucket. On March 14, investigators returned to Lewis County where they recovered eight additional pieces of equipment including one 2005 John Deere backhoe, one Cat D3G dozer, one Bobcat skid steer, one John Deere 310G backhoe, one John Deere 310SG, one Ditch Witch, one Hudson equipment trailer and one 2007 Takeuchi excavator. Investigations are continuing by all the agencies involved and further charges and arrests are expected.
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By McKayla Phillips Meade County FFA
The Meade County FFA recently attended the Lincoln Trail Regional Day. After months of early morning practices and hard work, it was the Meade County kids’ time to shine. We were pumped, excited, and extremely nervous. This was more than the local contest, it was the regional, and our ticket to state if we placed. Out of all of us, 11 received a superior rating. At this regional competition, Meade County FFA set a new chapter record. Members who participated had 20 minutes for preparation and a maximum of six minutes to recite it in front of three judges. There were 13 of us giving impromptu speeches: Amanda Jarboe — Floral Design Aurora Laslie — Goat Ashley Carter — Small Animal Ashley Funk — Sheep Brian Chism — Swine Brittany Lancaster — Dairy Cattle Chris Cornelius — Turf
and Lawn Care Dalton Waters — Nursery and Landscaping Heather Darnall — Equine Joy Straney — Greenhouse Kelli Eden — Poultry Kylie Tucker — Fruit and Vegetable Taylor De Witt — Beef Cattle Aurora Laslie, Ashley Carter, Dalton Waters, and Brian Chism, all qualified for the state competition in June. At the regional contest, the Meade County kids also participated in the chapter meeting contest, also known as Parliamentary Procedure. On chapter meeting teams, 10 students are allowed to participate. They have nine minutes and 29 seconds to move a main motion and amend it twice. There are other various “Abilities” that can give a chapter team other points. This year, 2010, the Meade County Senior Chapter Meeting Team made it all the way to the finals - on stage, in front of the whole region- for the first time in
six years. Although we only came in second, everyone was still proud to have made that accomplishment for our chapter. “I don’t think I would’ve picked everyone else to be on this team. I’m glad to have spent my last year on this team with my friends,” Meade County FFA president Ashley Carter said. For Danielle LaTondress and Kayla Keith, competing was a relatively new thing for them. Dani competed in the Creed Speaking Contest, exclusively for freshmen in high school. She proudly placed first in her area. Kayla Keith participated in the Freshman Prepared Public Speaking, where she memorized a three minute speech called, “Outside of The Barn.” Proudly representing the Meade County FFA, Berran Evans took over the Talent Stage. He came up with a rap that wowed the judges and placed an amazing second place in the talent competition. He will also be representing the Meade County FFA at the state competition.
As a result of our chapter winnings, Mr. Hall, our advisor made us members a bet. If we send at least six people to state for various contests, we would be able to give him a mohawk. Friday morning in his class, with trash bags across the floor, with a chair in the middle, Hall sat down and prepared for the hair cut of his lifetime. Every member who went to regional day was allowed to cut a chunk out of his hair and in the end, sure enough he rocked the hawk. So, although some of us won’t be participating at state, we were all happy for our friends that were. Of course tears were shed, and many hugs were given, we didn’t stay sad for long. We celebrated on the way home with a trip to McDonald’s, and then again that morning with a very large cake. I’d just like to end this article by saying I’m extremely proud of The Meade County kids, and I couldn’t be more excited for us all.
Small quantities of pesticides go a long way Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources Backpack and handheld sprayers are often used around the farm or home to treat small areas or a few infested trees. However, most pesticide labels focus on mixing and applying pesticide in quantities that far exceed the sizes of common backpack and handheld sprayers. As a result, accurate conversions must be made to avoid a spray mix or application rate that could result in a treatment that is either stronger than recommended or too weak to be effective. A University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service publication has been developed to help homeowners make accurate treatments. Two factors influence the accuracy of conversions: properly measuring pesticides (especially dry
pesticides) to be added to the mix and applying the correct amount of that pesticide for the desired outcome. The rates for liquid pesticides tend to be easy to convert from large to small quantities because they can be measured in common units such as fluid ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, or milliliters. However, dry chemicals, such as wettable powders or dry flowables, are difficult to measure without accurate scales, which most growers and homeowners do not have. In addition, since dry materials have different densities, simple conversions are likely to be inaccurate. High-density pesticides occupy a smaller volume compared to low-density pesticides, and using anything other than actual weights for each product will result in mixtures that are either stronger or weaker than necessary. Most labels list the application rate either on a per acre basis derived from 400 gallons of dilut-
ed spray per acre, or on a “per 100 gallon” basis. The 100-gallon rate is easier to use, since it doesn’t require determining the acreage to be sprayed. When it comes to herbicides, label recommended spray volumes are much smaller, such as five to 40 gallons-per-acre. In this UK publication, a 20-gallon per acre rate has been selected in determining the amounts needed for one, three, or five gallon spray volumes. This rate is a mid-range value applicable for most herbicides. Growers and homeowners must make sure that their sprayers are calibrated to deliver a 20-gallon rate. If not calibrated, the error in herbicide delivery will be magnified when using small-volume sprays. For example, a grower spraying the equivalent of 10-gallons per acre will actually apply twice as much pesticide as needed compared to spraying with a 20-gallon rate. Calibration must be tested and
practiced often to ensure proper application rate. Here are some helpful hints: •Make sure the pesticide concentration and formulation you are using exactly matches those found in this publication. •Some of the pesticides may be out of circulation or may be found in various formulations. •If a pesticide is available in more than one dry formulation, do not assume the values presented for one formulation are applicable to all. •Values are presented in teaspoons for 1- and 3-gallon and in tablespoons for 5-gallon whenever possible. •In some instances where the rate is high, resulting in large teaspoon values, the numbers have been converted to cups. Reminder: one cup is equal to 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons. For a copy of UK publication HO-83, Dry Pesticide Rates for Handheld Sprayers, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.
Farmers earn recognition throughout the state By Ted Sloan Kentucky State of Ag
Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer saluted Kentucky farmers on the eve of National Agriculture Day Saturday. “Farmers in Kentucky and America give us the food and fiber that make our way of life possible,” Commissioner Farmer said. “Thanks to them, America has the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world. I urge every Kentuckian to thank a farmer.” Agriculture is one of the leading sectors of Ken-
tucky’s economy. Kentucky farmers took in cash receipts of $4.29 billion in 2009, the fourth consecutive year in which farm cash receipts have exceeded $4 billion. Agriculture and agriculture-related industries in Kentucky accounted for $42.1 billion in economic output and more than 270,000 jobs in 2007, according to a University of Kentucky study. The Kentucky Proud Farm marketing program has contributed to Kentucky farmers’ success. Kentucky Proud has generated an estimated
$250 million in retail sales of Kentucky farm products through Kentucky Proud member retailers over the past three years. A 2008 University of Kentucky study found that every $1 invested in Kentucky Proud returns up to $4.70 in new farm income. More than 1,800 farmers, retailers, restaurants, farmers’ markets, processors, Kentucky Farm Bureau roadside markets and Kentucky state parks are members of Kentucky Proud. The program is administered by the Kentucky De-
partment of Agriculture. American agriculture generates 20 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, according to the National Agriculture Day Web site. One-fourth of the world’s beef and nearly one-fifth of the world’s grain, milk and eggs are produced in the U.S. The average American farmer feeds about 144 people. To find out more about Kentucky Proud, go to www.kyproud.com. To learn more about National Agriculture Day and American agriculture, go to www.agday.org.
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Kentuckian Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • KY Dept of Ag-USDA Market News • Monday, March 22, 2010 *HD - High Dressing, LD - Low Dressing Receipts: 533
Last week: 725
Last year: 355
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder steers 2.00 to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs 3.00 to 6.00 higher over 500 lbs steady. Heavy supply of feeder cattle with good demand. Slaughter cows were 10 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 02 percent: Replacement cows 04 percent and feeders 84 percent: The feeder supply included 38 percent steers, 00 percent holstein steers, 43 percent heifers and 19 percent bulls. 06 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 130.00; 300-400 lbs 120.50-126.50; 400-500 lbs 111.50-122.00; 500600 lbs 106.75-117.75; 600-700 lbs 99.50-101.50. Groups of 20 head or more: 25 head 415 lbs 122.00 mixed, 41 head 492 lbs 118.25 mixed, 34 513 lbs 117.75 mixed. Medium and Large 2 200-300 lbs 104.00-109.00; 300-400 lbs 100.00-115.00;
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Slaughter Cows: Percent Lean Weight Breaker 75-80 900-1700 Boner 80-85 875-1285 Lean 85-90 655-1135 Slaughter Bulls: Grade Weight Carcass 1 1310-1950 2 1425-1795
Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 113.00-121.00; 300-400 lbs 101.00-112.00; 400-500 lbs 99.50-111.00; 500-600 lbs 89.0097.50; 600-700 lbs 85.00-90.00. Groups of 20 head or more: 47 head 427 lbs 108.50 mixed, 21 head 493 lbs 101.00 blkcharx, 26 head 573 lbs 95.25 mstlyblk. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 101.00; 400-500 lbs 98.00. Feeder Bulls: Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 121.00-128.25; 400-500 lbs 106.00-117.50; 500-600 lbs 100.00-108.00; 600-700 lbs 92.50-97.50. Medium and Large
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Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2 3-8 years and 3-8 months bred 800-1180 lbs 51.00-60.50 per cwt. Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2 aged cows 3-8 months bred 830-1265 lbs 44.00-55.00 per cwt. Stock Cow Calf Pairs No Test Stock Bulls: No Test Baby Calves: No Test
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Focusing on clients 100 percent one bid at a time By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Professionalism. Integrity. Customer satisfaction. The three important principles that Paul Mik Jr., strives for everyday. Mik owns US Auction Group, located on High Street in Brandenburg. Mik has been in the real estate business since the late ‘80s. Throughout that time Mik slowly gravitated towards the auction end of real estate and decided to create a company of his own. Thus, US Auction was born on Sept. 8, 2009. Some of the services that US Auction Group provides are listing real estate, listing property and auctioning property. The process to get signed up for an auction includes listing the property four to six weeks in advance, Mik said. Then the workers at US Auction create a six to nine month marketing plan and condense it
down to three weeks and try to get maximum exposure. Mik added that if the real estate is properly marketed and executed, then it will be good to go that day. According to Mik, focusing entirely on working with clients separates his company from the competition. “We strictly sell other people’s property so we work 100 percent for our clients,” he said. “We’re focused on professionalism and integrity.” Mik added that most of his six member staff has a lot of experience, ranging up to 40 years in the field. In fact, some of the staff members’ credentials include being members of the Certified Auctioneers Institute, Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, National Auctioneer Association and Multiple Listing Service. So essentially, Mik said if someone decides to sell
their property through US Auction it will be exposed to 400 other real estate agents. Mik noted that 99 percent of US Auction’s sales usually close within 30 days with satisfied sellers and buyers. Mik said his favorite part about being in the real estate business is dealing with different kinds of people. “It’s a generally satisfying feeling if you do a good job for someone,” Mik said. Mik notes that he has come across some interesting people. “You meet a lot of different people,” he said. “People from all walks of life … not really a dull moment, there is always something different.” Besides meeting some interesting people, Mik has made his business quite the family affair. He added that his wife gets involved as much as she can and his
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ABOVE: Auctioneer Paul Mik works the crowd at a local auction. LEFT: Paul Mik takes care of upcoming real estate auctions at his office located on High g. Street in Brandenburg. youngest son even has the makings of a future salesman. “He will walk around the house selling things,” Mik said. As for the future of his company, Mik is sure that
US Auction will stay on the same path and hopefully expand. “We just want to continue to grow and give quality service,” Mik said. U.S. Auction is located in Suite 2 at 619 High St in
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Air Evac Lifeteam seeks applicants for future new base By Todd Shanks Air Evac Lifeteam Public Relations Specialist
Air Evac Lifeteam, an independently owned air ambulance provider, has announced plans to expand its service area in Kentucky with the opening of a base in Breckinridge County. Tentative plans call for the new base to open in June, and the company is seeking applicants for positions at the base. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the company Web site at www.
lifeteam.net, and can find open positions by following the Career Center link. Applicants can also call 800-793-0010 for employment information. The new Breckinridge County base will be one of 91 bases in Air Evac Lifeteam’s network of air ambulance services and its ninth in Kentucky. Other Kentucky bases are located in Hopkinsville, Albany, Middlesboro, Campbellsville, Bowling Green, Harlan, Danville and Whitley County. The new base will pro-
vide employment for 12 to 15 individuals and serve communities within a 70mile radius of Breckinridge County. “Air Evac Lifeteam will provide a quality service to the county and we are excited to welcome them to the community,” Breckinridge County Judge-Executive Ray Powers said. Air Evac Lifeteam, headquartered in West Plains, Mo., is the largest independently owned air ambulance service in the country. Since its founding in
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your Form 1040. •Home purchase: If you bought your first home before Nov. 7, 2009 you could be eligible for a credit of up to $8,000. If you are a repeat buyer who purchased a home after Nov. 7, 2009, and who will close on a house by July 1, you could be eligible for a credit up to $6,500 if you’ve lived in your home for at least five years. This government program has changed since it was first started in 2008 with a $7,500 interest-free loan to first-time homebuyers. If you’ve bought a home at during that time, check to see if you qualify. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
Free seminar hosted by local bank By Regina Foushee First Federal Bank First Federal Savings Bank will be hosting free business seminars at the Brandenburg Main Office. The seminars will be held on March 30, June 29 and Oct. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., with topics covering human resources, business loans and information technology. First Federal’s Seminar Series is open to all area businesses. You don’t need to be a First Federal cus-
tomer to attend, so bring a friend. And don’t forget your appetite because not only will you receive valuable information pertaining to your business, but a free breakfast will also be served. We invite you to join us for the first seminar in the 2010 series held on March 30 entitled Answers to Some of the Most Common Human Resource Questions, conducted by Susan Simmons, Senior VP, SPHR, FFSB. Reservations for these seminars are
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Merciful offense MCHS baseball team opens the season with a mercy-rule win over Louisville Moore.
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Classifieds
Meade County softball team hosts annual alumni game
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Games page
Past and present
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4-H projects help the fear of public speaking
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Movie Reviews
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March Madness ... fishing style
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Bat poachers caught
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ON DECK
March 26 Lady Waves Tennis Fort Knox
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March 26-27 Lady Waves Varsity Softball TSOA Tournament @ home TBA
March 27 MCHS Track and Field Ryle Relays @ Ryle
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Greenwave Baseball Scott County @ Eastern High School 11 a.m.
March 29-April 4 Spring Break
March 29 SPMS Volleyball @ West Hardin
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April 6 Greenwave Baseball Breckinridge County
Lady Waves Softball Grayson County
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VOLLEYBALL NEWS MAC volleyball clinics
The Meade County Activity Center (MAC) in conjunction with the Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team will offer a free volleyball clinic for girls in fourth through sixth grades. The event is free and will take place every Monday in April from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the David T. Wilson gym. One-day Clinic
The Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team will host a volleyball clinic on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John R. Allen Freshman Academy gym. The clinic is open for students in the fourth through eighth grade. The event costs $30 for the full day for pre-registration and $35 at the door.
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The Meade County High School archery team participated in the state tournament in Louisville on Monday and Tuesday. The team finished in first place in the high school division. For full results and more photos of the state tournament, turn to B11.
TENNIS 2010
Lady Waves look to improve this season By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard Three years ago when Michelle Miller was in her first year as head coach of the Meade County Lady Waves tennis team, she had a young and inexperienced team of sophomores. This year the team is full of senior leadership and continues to grow. “Between talent and experience we definitely have kind of taken a step up this year,” Miller said. “My first year a lot of these girls were sophomores. Now they’re seniors. I hope I can take their experience and use that to help us beat some teams we haven’t beaten in the past.” The team is led by three se-
niors, No. 2 singles Caroline Wilson and No. 1 doubles team Olivia Wright and Alexis Hobbs. Wilson missed all of last year after suffering an injury during basketball season. “She’s back and I’m glad to have her back,” Miller said. “Caroline is such a good athlete. We all know her ability on the basketball court, but she’s also a very good tennis player.” The No. 1 doubles team is also returning for their third straight year together. “I love playing with Olivia,” Hobbs said. “It’s just so much fun. Over the last three years we just know each other so well. We know where we’re going
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BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Girls Basketball Association will host a tournament at University of Louisville on May 7-9. All games will be played on campus at the recreational center. All tournaments are open for girls ages nine to 17.
For free listing of all tournaments visit www.gbabasketball. com or call the GBA basketball office at 740-685-2468.
Tennis team fills big shoes with athleticism By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard
For more information contact Sherri Powers at sherri.powers@meade. kyschools.us.
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No. 1 doubles player Matt Buckman returns a serve during practice last week.
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Alexis Hobbs works on her forehand during practice.
With the graduation of No. 1 doubles team of Jonah Cundiff and David Medley last year, the Meade County boys tennis team has some big shoes to fill this season. Luckily for head coach Mark Zweifel, he has plenty of athletic and young talented players who have the ability to take on one of the toughest regions in the state. “With the returners we’re going to be OK,” Zweifel said. “We’re not as
strong without (Cundiff and Medley), but we’ll be OK. We have some talent and some youth.” Cundiff and Medley — after qualifying in the state meet their junior year — lost in the region tournament their senior year. “Jonah and David were characters but they were a pair to be reckoned with,” Zweifel said. “They had a bad year last year. I had part of a role on that because I didn’t schedule enough hard teams out for them. The
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A late offense rush by the Lady Waves gets season opener By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard Despite falling behind, 1-0, in the first inning in Tuesday’s season opener against the Central Hardin Lady Bruins, Meade County Lady Waves head coach Mike Harreld wasn’t too worried. “Even though they jumped out on us 1-0, I wasn’t too concerned,” Harreld said. “I figured we would hit the ball.” And hit the ball they did as they went on to win a mercyshortened game, 13-2.
During the bottom of the first inning junior outfielder Kristin Benton knotted the game up at one with a solo homerun during her first atbat of the season. “I felt good. I felt prepared,” Benton said who ended the night 3-for-4 at the plate with two doubles and two RBI. “Hopefully this means it will be a good season.” After tying the game, 1-1, in the first Meade County rattled off two more runs in
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Senior Mallory Wathen slides into second base against Central Hardin on Tuesday. Meade County won the game by mercy rule, 13-2, in six innings.
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MCHS tennis teams look to dominate the court LEFT: The 2010 Meade County girls tennis team has three seniors and a total of 16 members on the team. The seniors are Olivia Wright, Alexis Hobbs and Caroline Wilson. BELOW: The Meade County tennis varisty team poses for a team photo. The team has four seniors: William Kaelin, Zack Brown, Matt Buckman and Quintin Franke.
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Improve From page B1 to be. We talk really well. With her serves and my forehands I think we’ll be pretty good.” With the experience comes a lot of potential from the veteran team. “Our expectations are a lot higher,” Wright said. “We know which teams we are out to get. There’s some teams that we know are going to be tough. For the most part we have high expectations and we plan on doing really well this year.” The duo is setting their sights on a lot of good teams this year, including region perennial powerhouse Elizabethtown. “I want to win a lot this season,” Hobbs said. “Really what I want to do is make a scene in the district tournament. I want to come out and surprise some people. Especially E’twon … it’d be great to beat E’town.” The team’s No. 1 singles player is freshman Jenna Mullin. Although Mullin is new to the team, she is not new to tennis.
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Lauren Barr volleys with a teammate during practice.
“I’m very excited to have her,” Miller said. “She is very skilled. In regards to training and lessons, she is probably the most experience this team has seen in a while.” Mullin usually takes lessons in Louisville and as a freshman has taken on a leadership role. “She’s the good-thingscome-in-small-packages-type of girl for us,” Hobbs said. “She’s our little dynamite. We all want to play like her. She’s just really good.” At the No. 2 doubles team is returning juniors Jena McKinny and Jessie Coppage. “This is their second year,” Miller said. “So they will have that experience edge on some teams. They took some lessons together over the summer. I’m happy that they are that dedicated.” The No. 3 doubles team is junior Lauren Barr and sophomore Mallory Brown. “When Caroline got hurt last year, Lauren had to step up in the singles spot,” Miller said. “There are times where she may play a singles player. She’s kind of back and forth depending on what we need.” The team also has a strong JV team. “I look at the freshman group and I think they can be strong,” Miller said. “I look for them to be those strong players in the future. I have been very pleased with the group because they are hard workers.” On Monday the team had its first match against LaRue County. Despite losing 3-2, Miller is seeing progress. During her first season as head coach Meade County didn’t win a match against LaRue County and last year they won only one. This year they took two while being competitive in all the other matches. “If that’s any indication of progress then I’m happy,” Miller said. “We’re going in the right direction. That’s what I like about it.”
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SPORTS Scott Speed hits his groove on the Sprint Cup circuit The News Standard - B3
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By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week Four races into the 2010 Sprint Cup season, there are indications that Scott Speed has found a home in NASCAR. A native of Manteca, Calif., the 27-year-old Speed has a varied background. In 2006-07, he competed in a total of 28 Formula One races, though he never managed a podium finish or earned any championship points. Since making the switch to stock-car racing, Speed has won four Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) events and one NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. His
Fill From page B1 weather didn’t help either.” With last week’s temperatures in the mid-60s and sunny, weather hasn’t been much of an issue for the team this year. “It’s been cold, but it’s been OK,” Zwiefel said. “When it’s cold it’s hard to practice. Balls don’t bounce right. When the sun comes out the energy rises on the tennis court. That’s a good thing and we needed this year.” This year’s team supports several multi-sport athletes including soccer players — seniors Matt Buckman, Quintin Franke and Zack Brown — and basketball point guard sophomore Chase Garris. Filling Cundiff and Medley’s big shoes are Buckman and Franke “It’s tough to fill those guys’ shoes, but I think we’ll do alright,” Franke said. “We played with those guys a lot so we learned a lot from them.” Last year the duo played the No. 2 doubles team and have stepped up their game to fill the No. 1 spot. “We’ve came a long ways since last year,” Buckman said. “Over the summer we played a lot and we’ve seen vast improvement.” Meade County’s region is tough with teams such as LaRue County, Elizabethtown and Central Hardin. “I think Matt and Quintin are going to sneak up on some people this year,” Zweifel said. “They are going to give some teams a run for their money. It’s going to be interesting to see when they play teams from E’town, Central and LaRue.” Meade County was scheduled to play LaRue in the first match of the season on Monday. “That will be my gauge of how good they are,” Zweifel said. “LaRue is a good team so they are a good gauge on how good we are. But I think Quintin and Matt are going to be spoilers this year. Will they win it and get seeded (in the region tournament)? I don’t know. There are some good teams out there and they could spoil those team’s seasons. If they’re playing their game and keep relaxed.” The team captain is fouryear tennis player senior William Kaelin — who is the only player to be on the team the last four years. “It’s been a fun experience,” Kaelin said. “I’ll miss it when it’s all said and done. We get
best Cup finish was fifth at Talladega Superspeedway in April 2009. This season? So far, so good. Speed occupies 12th place in the Cup point standings after a 10thplace finish at Atlanta. Asked about the possibility of making the Chase before the season, Speed said, “I’d like to say that we are still improving. I guess if we keep getting better and better, it should be possible, theoretically.” Though the current season is only four races old, Speed’s performance has made a Chase berth seem a bit more plausible. The long NASCAR schedule hasn’t been a difficult adto joke around so much. It’s been a great four years.” Kaelin will play the No. 2 singles this year. “He’s been with me all four years,” Zweifel said. “(Kaelin) has never complained and he’s never said ‘I want to play,’ when someone comes along and is better than him. But this is his year. He’s going to play regardless. He’s going to play No. 2 singles all year long. I respect him a lot and what he’s done for us for four years.” Kaelin looks forward to improving his game. “This is my last season,” he said. “I definitely feel like I have stepped up like a thousand percent from last year. I’m getting to a lot more shots this year. I’m hitting ground strokes a lot better. “I’d like to win a few matches in district and region. I have a good possibility. As long as I don’t draw a No. 1 player or something like that.” Second year player sophomore Chase Garris will fill the No. 1 singles spot, while first year tennis player senior Zack Brown will play singles too. “He was good last year and he’s getting better,” Zweifel said of Garris. “He can hit the ball a ton.” Both Garris and Brown are athletes in other sports, which Zweifel feels will transfer well for the both of them. “Tennis footwork is just about identical (to basketball and soccer),” he said. “You got to get to the ball and get in position. You can’t run through your shots. It transfers over perfect.” The team also brings No. 2 doubles team sophomores Dalton Morgan and Zach Kuvin. Eighth grader Ethan Wright may see some varsity time too. “He came out here and never picked up a racket before,” Zweifel said of Wright, whose sister is the girls tennis team No. 1 doubles. “He’s going to play varsity this year as an eighth grader. That’s how quick he’s come along.” The team has a solid JV squad too as the entire program boasts 21 players, according to Zweifel. “I’ve been pretty impressed with the JV squad,” he said. “They have a lot to learn but they’ll learn it — if they stick with the game. This is a game where you can’t pick up the racket in February and play in May and then expect to be any good. You have to play all year.” Meade County’s first home match will be against Fort Knox on April 8.
justment, though. “I love the (NASCAR) schedule,” said Speed. “I love being able to get out every weekend. I’m having a lot of fun doing it. It’s, like, if you have a good race, you’re ready to get back out there and keep it going. If you have a bad race, in the next weekend you can completely turn the whole thing around. So, you can forget it easily. I love the fact we race so much.” Speed’s first season in the No. 82 Red Bull Toyota was a struggle. The Talladega race marked his only finish in the top 10, and he finished 35th in points. “Year one was hard,” he admitted. “There were a
lot of ups and downs. We learned a lot, but I think, as well, we had a lot of bad luck go our way. “We really had a lot of things that could have gone either way ... that went to the bad way.” Maybe ... he’s due. Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar. rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_ thisweek@yahoo.com.
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Toyota driver Scott Speed has started the season well after a tough rookie campaign in which he finished 35th in the points standings.
Lady Waves host annual alumni game
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The alumni team posed for a photo before the game on Sunday. Pictured above in the front row (from left to right) is Kristie Allen, Amanda Smith, Kasi Cannady, Veronica Livers, Katie Straney and Cindy Padgett. The back row (from left to right) is Lori Price, Erica Whelan, Erin Lancaster, Maris Harreld, Ashley Smith, Kirsten Wathen, Lauren Wathen, Leah Ray, Stephanie Padgett and Krista Clark.
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•You’ve probably never heard of Hurley, Wisc., but if you lived in the area, you’d know that the town is home to a 15-foottall corkscrew. It can be found, appropriately enough, outside Corkscrew Liquors. •Except for the queens, all wasps die in the autumn. •The Japanese ruling family is the oldest continuing hereditary monarchy in the world. The current emperor, Akihito, is the 125th holder of the title. Interestingly, he’s also a marine biologist and has published papers on ichthyology in both English and Japanese scholarly journals. •For reasons that aren’t quite clear, in Sweden, it’s illegal to train a seal to balance a ball on the tip of its nose. •It was March 15, 1952, when the largest amount of rainfall in a single 24-hour period was recorded. It was the island of Reunion, in the Indian Ocean, that had the misfortune to receive a whopping 73.62 inches of rain on that Ides of March. That’s more than 6 feet of rain in a single day! •Thought for the Day: “I no longer worry about being a brilliant conversationalist. I simply try to be a good listener. I notice that people who do that are usually welcome wherever they go.” -Frank Bettger (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The Bovine’s fondness for tidiness pays off when you untangle a situation that seems hopelessly snarled. You might later be surprised to learn who will be expressing his or her gratitude. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although you can tackle your assignment the way you prefer, it might be a good idea to at least ask for suggestions. Who knows? One or two might even turn out to be helpful. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Make all the changes in your plans or proposals that you feel are necessary before -- repeat, before -- you submit them to your colleagues. You’ll come off looking more decisive that way. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might feel a mite intimidated in a new environment, be it a job, a classroom or meeting the future in-laws. But enter with a big smile, and everyone will see you as a real take-charge Cat. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This could be a romantic time for you if you can set aside your cynicism and let yourself believe that someone really cares. If you’re already in a relationship, expect your partner to be extraloving. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good time to shed any doubts about your abilities. You’ve proved yourself in the past, so why not accept that you’ll do just as well, or better, in dealing with the new challenge ahead? SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your suspicions might be on the mark, but unless you can prove what you assume, you need to exercise that Scorpion discretion and let events unfold without your assistance. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful not to go over the top this week. Avoid overeating (especially of the wrong foods), or drinking too much, or working too hard. You can do it all, but in moderation. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family matter is given to you to resolve because you have the gift for bringing quarrelsome kinfolk together. But while you’re playing Dr. Phil, don’t neglect your career obligations. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone of importance shares your goals but disagrees with your plan to achieve them. Never mind. Defending your methods with logic and facts earns you admiration and respect. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Consider getting away, perhaps for the weekend, despite all the demands made on your time and energies. You’ll return refreshed and ready to tackle it all with your usual finesse. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense of honesty that makes people believe and trust in you. (c) 2009 King Features Synd., Inc.
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TODD COUNTY FISCAL COURT (OWNER) will receive proposals through Codell Construction Company (CM) to furnish all labor and materials to complete the TODD COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER located at 204 WEST MAIN STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. Work is to be performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and addenda prepared by JKS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS (ARCHITECT/ CIVIL ENGINEER), MARCUM ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER), and K&S ENGINEERING (STRUCTURAL ENGINEER).
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Drawings, specifications, and the project manual may be obtained by contacting PADUCAH BLUEPRINT @ 270/444-6171. Questions should be directed in writing to the C.M.’s attention: JOHN HAGAN CODELL Codell Construction Company P.O. Box 619 EDDYVILLE, KY 42038 PHONE: (270)388-5122 FAX: (270)388-5175 EMAIL: jhcodell@codellconstruction.com. A complete set of Drawings, Specifications, and the project manual requires a refundable deposit of $150.00 payable to TODD COUNTY FISCAL COURT.Bids will be due by April 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME, and will be opened at the TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FISCAL COURT ROOM, 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. Each bid must be accompanied by a 5% Bid Bond. No Bidder may withdraw a bid submitted for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids.A prebid conference is scheduled for April 06, 2010 at 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME at the TODD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FISCAL COURT ROOM, 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, ELKTON, KY 42220. All bidders are urged to attend this meeting.The Project is to be complete within 540 calendar days from the date of the official Notice to Proceed, and liquidated damages are $1,000.00/day thereafter, if the completion date is not met. Successful Bidders may be required to furnish a 100% Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond for this Project. The cost of the premium for such a bond shall be included in the base bid as an alternate, which may or may not be accepted.TODD COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND CODELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
The Vine Grove Chamber is looking for flea market and yard sale vendors for their Spring Fling on May 8, 2010 at the Optimist Park in Vine Grove. For more information, call Donna Broadway at 270-877-2422.
Are you related to John Hardesty and Sarah Agnes Ray Hardesty? We are having a reunion on June 19, 2010. If your last name is Ray or Hardesty but not sure if you’re related, email hardestyreunion@aol.com or call Kathy Hardesty at 502-533-1147. I will then be able to tell you if you are a relative of my great grandparents. Just need to know who your great grandparents were. More details will follow in April. Meade County Girls Slow Pitch Softball Summer Recreational League sign ups will be every Saturday beginning Jan. 30th and will go through March at the Meade County Courthouse from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information call Kelly Smith at 270-668-7298 or email kasmith@bbtel.com The Harrison County Hospital Foundation is now taking applications for vendors to participate in the Taste of Harrison County event. This event highlights the wonderful food and drink of the establishments in Harrison County and will take place Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital. Free Homework Help!! Live Tutor!! 4-10 p.m. Daily. Math · Science • Social Studies • English. Grades K-12, College Intro and Adult Learners. This is a program supported by the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094 Divorce with or without Children $125. With FREE name change documents and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24 hrs/ 7 days: 1-888-789-0198; www. CourtDivorceService.com One order, One check, One smart move! Save time and money by making one call to place a 25-word classified in 70 Kentucky newspapers for only $250. For more information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call KPS 1-502-223-8821
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WRIGHT’S CONSTRUCTION The experience you want, the service you expect, the value you deserve!
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Childbirth Education Classes are offered at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Free if delivering at HCH, $20 if delivering at another facility. Call 812738-7830 ext. 2012 for information and registration. 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. Free English Classes – Call 270-422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade County Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates and times. Free Homework Help!! Live Tutor!! 4-10 p.m. Daily. Math · Science • Social Studies • English. Grades K-12, College Intro and Adult Learners. This is a program supported by the Meade County Public Library. 270-422-2094
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Professionals Wanted Part-Time. Paid training & potential sign-on bonus. Great benefits, flexible schedule, $ for education. Call Mon-Fri (800)282-1384
Member of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce • Insured • References 1990 F250 4x4 auto. New 5.8 motor. Needs rear brakes. $1000 Call 270945-0961
• Very Competitive Pricing • Structural Repair • Trusses Repaired • Many Styles & Colors Available • Clean & Quality Roofing • Tear-Off & Replacement • Storm & Wind Damage • Rotten Wood Replacement • Magnetic Yard Sweeping • Offering Senior Discounts • 24 Hour Leak & Damage Repair
The Kentucky Press Association’s news service needs experienced print journalists for part-time online work done from your home. Must be computer literate and have high-speed Internet access. Send resume and writing samples to: David Greer, Kentucky Press Association, 101 Consumer Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601. No calls, please.
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If you need it, we’ve got it! If we don’t, we’ll get it! • Bobcats & Attachments • Mini Excavators • Ditch Witches • Stump Grinders • Concrete Saws • Welders • Tillers • And Much More!!
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AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedHousing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888)349-5387
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 270-422-3838.
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ATTENTION- FREE Heavy Equipment Operator Training. Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted Benefits. Funding thru STATE WIA Program. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866-280-5836
Delta Career Academy Training Drivers Class-A CDL. Job placement assistance. Regional or Long Haul. Call Mon thru Fri. 7-5 (800)883-0171. Member BBB. Classes Start Monday.
AMERICAN RED CROSS NURSE AIDE TRAINING (CNA) FORT KNOX 1131 FIFTH AVENUE Call: (502)624-2163 and ELIZABETHTOWN 405 W. DIXIE AVENUE Call: (270)765-4979 Contact: brettd@louisville-redcross.org Tuition and associated fees due at time of registration
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Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access • Call for Availability
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Meade County Public Library is accepting bids until March 29th, 2010 for lawn maintenance season.
House for Sale by Owner – 3 bdrm/2 bath, 2 car garage, built in 2005, 1,500 sq. ft. w/finished walkout basement and large storage building on 3 acres. Close to Ft. Knox. $159,900. Call for appointment. 270-422-3438 LAKE LOT INVENTORY BLOW-OUT SALE! Sat 3/27 Only 2.11 AC CREEKFRONT Only$32,900 W/ FREE BOAT SLIPS “Was $69,900”. Incredible wooded acreage abutting private family farm on spectacular 160,000 acre recreational lake in KY! EXCELLENT FINANCING. Call now 1-800-7043154, x3447
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The Meade Activity Center is offering a FREE Volleyball clinic for all levels!
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The library reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Please include the following submission: Certificate of insurance, itemized list of work to be completed and contract with details.
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April 5, 12, 19 & 26
Clinic conducted by members of Meade County’s very own: Volleyball Team
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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.
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English Estates
• Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • 1.5 miles West of Brandenburg By-Pass
• Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • County Water • Wooded lots • 2.5 miles South of Brandenburg By-Pass, subdivision on left
ACRES 1.638 1.696 1.224 1.572 1.296 1.27 1.232
LOT # PRICE 8 $19,900 28 $19,600 42 $13,900 48 $15,290 49 $14,500 50 $14,400 51 $13,900
Indian Oaks ACRES 3.46 2.5297 2.5399 2.250
LOT # PRICE 10 $25,500 14 $17,000 15 $17,000 16 $16,500
Meade Springs
Lots for Sale • Protective Covenants • Black top roads • Close to Schools, Hospitals & Stores • 1 mile South of Brandenburg By-Pass, turn left on Meade Springs Road, property on right ACRES LOT # PRICE 4.092 29 $35,000 4.988 30 $42,000
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Lots for Sale • Black top roads If Country Living is were you want to be, then this is the place for you! ACRES LOT # PRICE 6 9 $30,000
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270-547-4222 1-866-865-5263 NEW ROAD!! 10 acre tracts available. Open/ wooded. Minutes from Hwy. 60. $29,900. $900 down. $321 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 3 bd, 2 bath 1 acre in Hardinsburg, blacktop road frontage, city water. $69,900. $4,900 down. $720 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 3 bd, 2 bath on 1.7 acres in Big Clifty, nice level yard with out buildings. $69,900. $4,900 down. $720 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 75 acres in Hardin County, open/wooded, old homestead and barns included. $2,300 per acre. Willing to finance. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com Nice open tracts in Hardin County. Great building area. $3,500 per acre. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com Beautiful 28 acres, open in front with large pond, balance wooded. $69,900 cash. Great building site. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com Nice building, lot restricted to houses. Located in Meade County off 144 in Flaherty. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com
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Use your tax refund as a down payment! Lots with Utilities 3.5 acres in Payneville, open lot with septic, electric, cistern and drive, $22,900 6 acres off Gaines Road, septic, electric, county water shed, singlewide o.k., $39,900 2.7 acres off Hwy 941, open with some shade trees, septic, cistern, electric, storm shelter, $21,900 9 acres in Payneville, wooded hillside with open yard area, septic, cistern, electric, old mobile home, $24,900 Lots and Acreage
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2 open acres on Old Ekron Road, nice building site, mobile home o.k., county water and electric at the road, $19,900 30 acres off Singleton Road, wooded, hunting ground 10 minutes from Brandenburg By-Pass, $49,900
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Notice: Transportation to NA and AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries 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.
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.
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.
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 for more information.
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 270706-5071.
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
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 – 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 812-7387892 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.
ATTENTION- FREE CDL Class-A Training. Must be LAID OFF, Collecting Unemployment or exhausted benefits. Funding thru STATE WIA Program. Must meet hiring Requirements of Major Trucking Companies. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644
BIH Trucking Company. Driver Trainees Needed! No CDL- NO PROBLEM! Earn up to $900/ week. Company endorsed CDL Training. Job assistance. Financial assistance. 888-7805539
CDL-A Drivers: High Miles means BIG Paycheck! Over the Road Dry Van & Flatbed. Great Benefits. Class-A CDL. Good Driving Record Required. Western Express 888-801-5295.
Class-A Drivers; OTR RUNS Through Midwest. Great pay & Benefits, Regular Hometime, Stable Company- Experienced Staff. Ask about our Lease Purchase Program. Call ACT: 877-584-7240.
Driver- Great Pay! Company Solos/ Teams. New Pay for Company Teams! Call: 877-7406262. Owner Operator Solos/ Teams call: 888-417-1155. Requires 12 months experience. www.ptl-inc.com
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MCHS triumphs at FBLA regional conference Submitted Article On Feb. 25, 2010, two Meade County High School students were inducted as regional officers for the 2010-2011 school year. To receive this office the students are required to submit an application, deliver campaign speeches and set up a campaign booth to answer the questions and address the concerns of voting delegates. During the closing session two Meade County High School juniors were inducted as officers for Region 2 Future Business Leaders of America. For the 2010-2011 school year, Ashley Sydnor will serve as the Region 2 reporter and Avery Sydnor will serve as the Region 2 president. In addition to regional activities, Avery will also serve on the State Executive Council as a state officer for FBLA. Avery and Ashley are the daughters of Carl Sydnor and Roxanne Miles. The Region 2 Future Business Leaders of America also held their annual Regional Leadership Conference Feb. 25. During the closing sessions, local chapters are able to recognize business people from the community by nominating them for the Business Person of
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Meade County High School students at the Region 2 Future Business Leaders of America Regional Conference Feb. 25. Two students Ashley Syndor and Avery Syndor were also in serve as Region 2 president and Region 2 reporter for the 2010-2011 school year. the Year. This year ’s Business Person of the Year is Mr. Bill Adams, principal of Meade County High School. On the nomination form, Roxanne Miles, FBLA Adviser wrote; “Mr. Adams fully supports all career and technical education programs in our school and is a strong advocate for us. He is
wonderful with making announcements when we have the results from competition, helping support our students, and helping to make decision that make our programs stronger. We could not ask for a better principal/business person to support our local programs.” Mr. Adams will even give a student the tie off his neck to help him com-
pete. Before leaving for the recent regional completion, one student had forgotten to bring a tie. All male students must wear a tie to compete in regional competition. Mr. Adams did not hesitate to remove the tie from his own neck to give to senior student, Nathan Shelman, on his way onto the bus to leave for Bowling Green, Ky. Just one more
example of the reason Mr. Adams is deserving of this recognition. Rather than sleeping in on a snow delay, 42 MCHS students traveled to Bowling Green, Ky. Feb. 25, 2010, to compete in the annual Regional 2 Leadership Conference. These students competed in 40 different events. The following results show the students who
placed in regional competition and now advance to state competition in April: First Place finishers: Ashley Sydnor, American Enterprise Project and Rachel Nelson, Introduction to Business Communication. Second Place finishers: Katie Renyer, accounting II, Cole Aebersold, Kevin Graham, and Logan Raley, business and financial systems, Nick Allen, business calculations, J.B. Greer, business communications, Jesse Adams and Avery Sydnor, community service project, Kayla Higbee, business procedure, Alex Fackler, business math, Jessie Dennis and Ryan Barr, desktop publishing, Joseph Humphrey, Travis Beck and Kyle Fackler, Kayla Higbee, local chapter annual business report and Matthew Fackler, Ali King, Lacey Tate, Tiffany Brown, and Tara Beck, parliamentary procedure team. Third Place Finishers: Jesse Adams, business law, Nathan Shelman, computer problem solving, Ashley Sydnor, computer applications, Hannah Huffines, job interview, Hannah Kimmel, name tag and Lindsey Young, technology concepts. This year ’s advisers are Roxanne Miles and Michele Miller.
4-H projects are a fun way to get rid of public speaking fears Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development
4-H demonstration projects can be an exciting, fun way to introduce youth to public speaking. Public speaking is one of the biggest fears Americans face, but good public speaking skills are some of the benefits of participating in 4-H. Demonstration projects allow the youth to devel-
op better communication skills as they teach others. Youth are able to think more logically as a result of participating in demonstration projects. Some youth feel more comfortable in demonstration projects because they are required to use props, such as poster boards, when they present their topic. Speeches can be intimidating to some youth because they have to address their audience without any assistance from visual aids.
No previous speaking or demonstration experience is necessary to participate. The only requirement is that youth are willing to give something new a try. Youth as young as nineyears-old and as old as 19 can participate. The possibilities for topics are limitless and can range from how to make bread to how to take quality photographs to how to care for animals. When choosing a topic, youth should pick one they are interested in and know
a little bit about. They should also make sure information could easily be found on the topic. Once deciding on a topic, youth should gather and organize information about the topic. They should think of a way to creatively grab the audience’s attention, and then lead the audience through the step-by-step process of the project. Making an outline of the process helps organize the information. Youth should also determine what type of visuals
and materials they will need to effectively present the topic. It is important for youth to practice their speech by presenting it in front of family members or friends. Practicing helps youth feel more confident and prepared for when they present the topic to their audience. When they present their project to their audience, the youth’s attire should connect to their topic. County 4-H clubs hold competitions for demonstration projects. Youth who win at the county level ad-
vance to the district level. District winners advance to the state competition that is held in conjunction with the 4-H state speech competition in July at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. There is still time to get involved if you’re interested in participating in the Meade County 4-H speech and demonstration contest. Contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958 to register. Registration deadline is April 9.
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Local students from SkillsUSA win big at event By Fay Campbell Meade County Area Technical Center Friday, March 5, was a big day for the Meade County Chapter of SkillsUSA. Members from the Meade County Area Technology Center SkillsUSA chapter traveled to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to test their abilities in technical skills and leadership events. A total of 32 students and three advisors made the trip. First place winners received gold medals, second place received silver medals and third place winners received bronze. Winners included the following: •Automotive Technology: 1st place-Travis Argabright, 3rd place- Robert Mote. •HVAC: 1st place-Jordan Reichmuth, 3rd placeJoey Dutchover. •Carpentry 1: 1st placeWilson Hembrey, 2nd place- Jessy Thompson. •CPR/First Aid: 2nd place-Alex Dougherty. •Carpentry: 3rd placeJosh Kelly. •Firefighting: 1st placeChelsey Noyes, 2nd placeBobby Knott. •Welding: 2nd placeJoey Carter, 3rd place- Dillon Brown. •Welding Fabrication: 2nd place team- Ricky
Funk, Justin Waters, and Tommy Arnold. •Job Interview: 1st place- Alex Dougherty. •Chapter Business Procedure: 1st place team- Brian Padgett, Drew Wathen, Stanley McFalda, Nathan Polston, Jordan Reichmuth and Dakota Kelley. •Quiz Bowl: 1st place team -Aaron Ammons, David Mings, Kory Patterson, Matthew Vaught, and Trae Slayton. •Spelling: 1st placeShawn Scott, 3rd placeDonavan Jones. Scholarships from Ohio Technical College were presented to contestants in the welding and automotive related competitions. The following winners received scholarships in these amounts: Travis Argabright, $6,000; Robert Mote, $3,000; Joey Carter, $4,000; Dillon Brown, $3,000; Ricky Funk, $4,000; Justin Waters, $4,000; and Tommy Arnold, $4,000. Also competing were Wendy Basham in Job Interview, James Childress and Patrick Popham in Carpentry, Michael Curts in Welding, Donavan Jones and Shawn Scott in Related Technical Math and Jacob Lee in HVAC. First place winners will advance to state competition to be held in Louisville, April 6-9.
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TOP: left to right Back: Joe Reichmuth, Joey Dutchover, Michael Curts, Ricky Funk, Alex Dougherty and Josh Kelly. Middle: Joey Carter, Tommy Arnold, Justin Waters, Dillon Brown and Chelsey Noyes. Front: Jessy Thompson, Jacob Lee and Nathan Polston. BOTTOM LEFT: Brian Padgett, Donavan Jones, Dakota Kelley, Drew
Wathen, Shawn Scott. BOTTOM RIGHT: Stanley McFalda, Travis Argabright, Robert Mote, Wilson Hembrey and Bobby Knott. Front: Matt Vaught, Trae Slayton, Aaron Ammons, David Mings and Kory Patterson.
Top 10 films of ‘09 Chamber of Commerce allocates $750 grant Shawn Hughes Jr. Old & New Movie Reviews In the spirit of remembrance and appreciation of fine movie-making, I’d like to take this opportunity to count down my list of the very best movies that 2009 had to offer. 1. Watchmen Absolutely brilliant in every sense of the word. The unparalleled narrative is full of moral ambiguity that begs to be explored on a deeper level. The film features an amazing ensemble cast, including one Rorschach, the most compelling character to grace the silver screen since Gollum. If you have not seen this film, I implore you, go and experience this masterpiece for yourself. 2. District 9 A modern-day science fiction classic, this is what great cinema is all about. Emotionally gripping and technically gorgeous, it forces us to examine our individual thinking patterns and what we perceive to be right or wrong based on relative circumstances. 3. Taken Raw, emotional, and relatable, this is the story of a man who will stop at nothing to get his kidnapped daughter back. Liam Neeson earns my vote for best performance of the year in one of the most gripping and ultimately satisfying films of the past decade. We need more movies like this. 4. Avatar The most hyped movie of the year manages to finely balance action, visuals, and storytelling and combine them all into one thoroughly mesmerizing production that must be experienced to be believed. 5. Star Trek Series reboots are always risky endeavors that can either successfully introduce a classic
series to a new generation of viewers or completely alienate the core audience and flop worse than a skip-jack on dry land. Thankfully, Star Trek made all the right moves and serves as a fantastic introduction to a long-running series. 6. Zombieland A surprisingly original and heartfelt gem of a movie. With strong and meaningful dialogue to suit its well-developed roster of characters, it plays like a dramatic comedy and deals with themes of self-actualization. It just happens to take place during a zombie apocalypse. 7. Sherlock Holmes Equal parts classy and over-the-top, this bold reimagining of the legendary detective of Baker Street is one of the most intriguing and interesting films of the past decade. I can only hope that subsequent films in the franchise retain this one’s zany humor and rapid-fire intellectualism. 8. Up Heartwarming, uplifting, and a real tearjerker to boot, this is family-friendly Pixar fun at its very best. But then again, when is Pixar NOT at their best? 9. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The latest entry in the Harry Potter saga features an engrossing and increasingly morality-based storyline, a marked maturity of the main characters, and increasingly emotional dilemmas for the heroes to overcome. All of these things combine to create the best Potter film since Chamber of Secrets. 10. New Moon A film that deserves a spot on this list if for no other reason than because of its unprecedented superiority to its predecessor. New Moon also accomplishes the impossible by turning the dreadfully droll book on which it is based into a worthwhile and captivating experience.
Submitted by Meade Co. Chamber of Commerce Applications are available for the annual scholarship given to a high school senior by the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce to encourage and promote higher education as a key ingredient in business and community leadership. The $750 award is funded by a variety of projects and events undertaken by members of the organization. The name of this year’s recipient will be announced in May at the annual honors night assembly at Meade County High School. The winner will be selected on the
basis of: •General school record. •Work activities. •School activities. •Community activities. •An essay of between 350 and 500 words that responds to this question: What role should the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce and similar community organizations play in building the future of Meade County? Students who apply for the scholarship must: •Be a graduating senior from MCHS. •Be residents of Meade County. •Intend to enroll as a full-time student in a degree-seeking program in
an accredited public or private college, community college, university, or vocational-technical program. •Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better. •Meet the Wednesday, April 14, deadline for submitting a complete application to the high school’s counseling office. Application forms are available at the counseling office at the high school or on the organization’s Web site at meadekychamber.org. For more information contact Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce by calling 270-422-3626 or e-mailing rpowell@ meadekychamber.org.
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Kentucky residents sentenced after killing endangered bats Submitted article U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service One Kentucky man will spend the next eight months in jail, and another will receive three years probation for killing more than 100 endangered Indiana bats in Laurel Cave, Ky. Lonnie W. Skaggs, Olive Hill, Ky., and Kaleb D. Carpenter, Grayson, Ky., today were sentenced in U.S. District Court, Ashland, Ky., for violations of the Federal Endangered Species Act. U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward B. Atkins sentenced Skaggs to two eight-month Federal prison sentences, to run concurrently, for a total of eight months. Carpenter received three years probation. The investigation began in October 2007 when Carter Caves State Park employees documented that visitors had entered Laurel Cave on two occasions and had killed a total of 105 Indiana Bats; a federallylisted endangered species. It was later revealed that Carpenter and Skaggs had killed the bats with flashlights and rocks; and had crushed bats they knocked from the air and from the cave walls with their feet. Following the initial incident where 23 bats were killed, Skaggs returned to the cave a few nights later with another Olive Hill resident and killed 82 more. “This senseless act of killing dozens of endangered Indiana bats cannot be tolerated,” said James Gale, Special Agent-in-Charge for the service’s Southeast Region.
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Endangered Indiana bats were killed at Laurel Cave, Ky. “These bats are endangered and this reckless behavior is particularly grievous considering the current health of its population and our work with partners to recover the species.” The Service designated the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) as in danger of extinction in 1967, prior to the enactment of the Endangered Species Act. In the fall Indiana bats migrate to caves, called hibernacula, and by mid-November enter hibernation where they remain for the duration of winter. In the
summer, female Indiana bats form maternity colonies in roost trees, where they give birth to a single “pup,” and raise their young. Roost trees generally consist of snags, which are dead or dying trees with exfoliating bark, or living trees with peeling bark. Bats are the only major predators of night-flying insects. In just one hour a single bat can eat between 600 and 1,000 insect pests. The Indiana bat population has declined since it was listed as an endangered
species in 1967, and was estimated by the service in 2009 to be about 391,163 individuals. The case was investigated by the Service, Kentucky State Parks, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources; and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Roger West and Rob Duncan. A significant challenge bats face is White Nose Syndrome (WNS), which has been decimating bat populations in the East. WNS was first discovered near Albany, N. Y. in February 2006. It has been confirmed or suspected in 11 states in the Eastern United States from New Hampshire to Tennessee. Since 2006, biologists across the Northeast have reported as much as a 100 percent decline in hibernating bats in affected caves. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests that cavers do not enter caves in all WNS affected states and adjoining states. The Service request cavers refrain from caving anywhere during the hibernation period (September–May) to minimize disturbance and mortality to bats. The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Visit the Service’s websites at www.fws.gov/ or www.fws.gov/southeast.
March creates madness for fishermen By Scott Patton ESPN Bass Master March is a month of up and down weather patterns for fishermen. A lot goes on in the underwater world of the bass during this month. A comfortable warming trend can set in only to have Mother Nature pull the rug out from under boat decks. I know it can be frustrating trying to fish in 28 degree air temps when the day before it was a nice sunny 70 degrees. Yes the sun feels just as good to the bass as it does to us. Truth be known probably better to this cold blooded crea-
ture. I can’t do much with Mother Nature’s dealings but just put up with it, and fish. One thing I try not to do early in the spring is to get the idea that the bass have moved to far from deep water. Although they may move shallow, they won’t be far from deeper water. So I try to focus my fishing on channel banks moving back into the creeks. I like to keep the boat in at least 10 feet of water and fish according to the day’s current weather. At this time of year you will have to adjust as the day progress. Early I will tend to fish a little deeper, say if I’m
fishing a jig. I will fish the bait out to the boat to see if the bass are holding deeper and more than likely they will be. In the morning at this time of year they wont move to the shore line to feed like in the warmer months. The bass will feed at the warmest time of the day, say around one or two in the afternoon. At that time is when I will start fishing the shore line. The best technique is to fish slowly. You can cover a lot of water but just don’t fish your bait to fast. You will end up over fishing the fish. It doesn’t matter what lure I’m catching
fish on I know I have to fish in tune with the natural world. What I mean by this is that there isn’t any creature that lives in the water that will be moving at high rates of speed, when the water temperature is in the fifties so keep this in mind. Some of my key baits this time of year will be jerk baits, small crank baits and rattling baits. Awareness is the doorway to fishing success. Scott is sponsored by: Nitro Boats, Tracker Marine, Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, ZOOM, and Bluegrass Lures His Web site is www. scottpattonfishing.com
Spring break discounts offered from state parks Submitted article Kentucky State Park The Kentucky State Parks are offering guests a break, just in time for spring break. Through Apr. 30, guests can use a 10 percent off coupon for state park lodges and cottages. There’s also a coupon for free admission for a child 12 and under at the park sys-
tem’s historic sites with a paid adult admission. The coupons are available at www.parks.ky.gov. “This is a great time of year to get out and visit our state parks to enjoy the outdoors,” Parks Commissioner Gerry van der Meer said. “We hope these coupons will encourage guests to visit a park this spring.” The lodging coupon is good at the park system’s
17 resort parks. These parks have restaurants, hiking trails, picnic areas and special events. They’re not too far from the historic sites, which include battlefields, historic homes, museums and replicas of pioneer forts. When you visit the park Web site, click on the “Spring Breaks” logo to learn more about special events this spring at Ken-
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MC Greenwave offense puts up 10 runs in opener By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County Greenwave baseball team won in a mercy-shortened game, 10-0, against Louisville Moore to open the season on Tuesday. The feeling was quite different from last year, where the team started the season 0-5. “We have just a better attitude about them,” said second year coach Todd Clanton. “It’s not like they had a bad attitude last year, but we are playing really inspired.” Meade County jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning after sophomore Bo Wilson scored off of senior designated hitter Daniel DeRossett’s double. Two batters later, DeRossett scored when junior second baseman Brenton Smith tripled. Smith ended up going 3-for-3 at the plate, while DeRossett went 2-3 with a homerun. “Brenton had a really strong night at the plate,” Clanton said. “Daniel was
Offense From page B1 the second and scored a run in the next two innings to make the score 5-2. Central Hardin threatened a comeback in the fifth inning with the bases loaded. Meade County replaced starting pitcher sophomore Brittany Lancaster with junior sophomore ace Amanda Logsdon. “She got in a little jam,” Harreld said of Logsdon. “I was going to leave her in but the score was 5-2 and (Central Hardin’s best player) Kristina Krupinski already had seen her twice. So we went with Amanda to give a change of speed and it paid off.” Lancaster ended the night
gone on a class trip the last few days, but he came in early got his swings in. Daniel was Daniel tonight.” Meade County had its biggest inning in the fourth when they put up four runs. Senior Tyler Yates tripled to score both Smith and freshman first baseman Jake Wilson. “Yates’s triple was a big play for the team,” Clanton said. “Any time you clear the bases like that it’s a big boost to the team.” With the Greenwave offense rolling, starting pitcher Bo Wilson recorded 11 strikeouts in six innings of work, while giving up two hits. He struck out all three batters he faced in the fourth inning. “Bo was dealing tonight,” Clanton said. “We had him on an 80 pitch count and he barely got to 70. We were thinking of getting five innings out of him. Instead, we get the whole game.” The game ended when senior Justin Amburgey singled to score Yates that gave the Greenwave a 10-0 lead through six innings. with 4 2/3 innings of work with a strike out and gave up two runs on five hits. “She pitched a great game,” Harreld said. “This was a great start for Brittany. She did a fantastic job.” The Lady Waves finished off Central Hardin in the sixth inning when they produced eight runs. Eighth-grader Nicole Nikolao, during her first varsity at-bat, hit a single to right field that scored Benton for the winning run. Meade County had 14 hits in the game, while senior Erin Sireno went 3-for-3 with a double, RBI and scored a run. “When you make out the lineup and you go through the possibilities you feel like everyone is a three or five hitter,” Harreld said. “That’s a pretty good feeling.”
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The U-11 Boys Atletico Flames White defeated the Bluegrass 99, 4-1, to win the 2010 Kick In The Bluegrass soccer tournament held in Versailles on March 19–21. Pictured front row (left to right): Brandon Hurt, Stephen Thompson, Simeon Packer, Devon Bates, Devonta Guillory, Tino Morales. Back row (left to right): Rylan Jaquess, Jared Ray, Ethan Sivulich, Micah Linscott, Curry Stevens and Miguel Quintana.
The Meade County High School archery team followed up last fall’s world championship with a state title on Tuesday. The tournament was held in Louisville and the team scored 3,394. Meade County edged out Madison Southern High School by two points. Breckinridge County, who won the district championship, finished fourth in the state with a score of 3,379. Senior Nathan Parcell finished in fifth place in the male high school division with a score of 291. The four archers that placed ahead of him all scored 293. Amanda Hurt also shot a 291, which was good enough for fourth place in the female high school division. Stuart Pepper Middle School finished fourth with a score of 3,287. Kayla Dowell took first place in the middle school girls division, while Jasmine Coates finished fifth. Collin Crump took second place individually in the elementary boys division. He shot for David T. Wilson Elementary. Other teams that participated from Meade County were Stuart Pepper Middle School, David T. Wilson Elementary, Ekron Elementary, Flaherty Elementary, Payneville Elementary teams. Kayla Parcell of Battletown Elementary participated individually. The teams will compete in the national tournament in Louisville on May 7-8.
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Archers gang up on high school team coach Travis Stull, drenching him in water after winning the state championship.
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Relay for Life
HERITAGE School News
Friday, March 26, 2010
Birth Announcement
Students receive Panther Pride Awards
Kevin Millay
Aiden Skelly proves that Ekron Elementary School is a place where people want to be by overcoming obstacles to achieve great improvement in Mrs. Pike’s class. For doing so, he received a Panther Pride Award and had his picture taken with Mrs. Pike. Austin Rizzi recently received a Panther Pride Award at Ekron Elementary School for being so considerate of and helping out, another student in class. He is a great example of making Ekron Elementary School a place where people want to be. A Ekron Elementary School Panther Pride Award was given to Tessa Petree for being a good example and so cooperative during lunch. Because of her leading by example, she is making Ekron Elementary School a place where people want to be. Tylor Pullen was the recent recipient of a Panther Pride Award at Ekron Elementary School. In brainstorming the means for helping out a local family who had suffered a tragedy, he was proving that Ekron Elementary School is a place where people want to be. When he helped a first grade student that had dropped her coat in the hallway, Kevin Millay showed that Ekron Elementary School is a place where people want to be. For being so helpful, Kevin recently received an Ekron Elementary School Panther Pride Award. Submitted by Tammy Reichmuth
Tessa Petree
Tylor Pullen
Aiden Skelly
Two-year-old Dannilynn Hesler, of Webster, poses with the Easter Bunny. Her parents are Keri and Daniel Hesler.
Easter Bunny visits First Federal Savings Bank First Federal Bank celebrated Easter early by bringing out the Easter Bunny Friday, March 19. Children and pets had the chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Families were able to receive a 5x7” picture after donating $5 to First Federal Savings Bank’s Relay for Life team. According to Vicki Doyle, who planned the event, a total of 48 kids and one pet got their pictures taken that day. Doyle said this was the first time First Federal Savings Bank held an event like this and that she was very pleased with how smoothly it ran. “It turned out to be a great day,” Doyle said. Doyle added that First Federal Savings Bank plans on doing this event again in the future. Some of the other events they plan to hold to raise money for Relay for Life include a bake sale and silent auction April 2 and a cookout April 23.
Austin Rizzi
Achievement
Logan Dwayne Burnett
Logan Dwayne Burnett arrived on Christmas morning 2009. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Logan’s family is J. Todd, Jessica and Shane Burnett. His grandparents are Dwayne and Jettie Burnett, Angie Milby and Kerry Kaufman.
Homemakers News Garrett Homemakers Club discusses favorite green foods at monthly meeting The Garrett Homemakers Club held their March meeting at Doe Run Inn. The Doe Run Inn has a soup, salad and sandwich bar for lunch, and we all enjoyed that very much. After the pledge to the flag, Deborah Warren read the devotional, which was the 23rd Psalm. Beautiful in itself, it was dedicated to our servicemen who serve their country everyday with sacrifice and honor. We had 13 of our 16 members present. The roll call question was “What is your favorite green food?” Now, most of us thought the question meant vegetables and named various green veggies that we like. One member, whose name I won’t mention, said that her favorite green food was green beer. How appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day, which is, I am sure, what inspired this question and answer. We had a laugh over that one. Under old business, our club decided to adopt a club shirt. It will be a navy blue polo with the club name and our flower, the gladiola, embroidered on it. We think it will look very spiffy at future bake sales, bazaars and other homemaker events. Another important topic was that the University of Kentucky Women’s Health Registry at Kentucky’s Center for the Advancement of Women’s Health needs women who are over 18 and living in Kentucky to take a confidential health survey once a year. In order to do this you must be registered. The registry data is protected by a Certificate of Confidentiality from the National Institute of Health. You can go online and take the survey at www.kywomensregistry.com, or take it on paper by calling 800-929-2320. You will be sent the survey and a postage paid envelope to return it. Please consider doing this. It is for the advancement of women’s health in Kentucky and is very important. If you have any questions about his, I am sure they can be answered at the UK extension office. Mary Ann “Doc” Lancaster gave the lesson this month on diabetes, and she did a wonderful job. It was very interesting and informative and she gave us some helpful handouts on nutrition and a very nice cookbook for diabetes. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. We had a wonderful time and had many laughs, as usual. Submitted by Mary Pike
Marriage Licenses
Garrett Greenwell is pictured with Rep. Jeff Greer in his legislative office in Frankfort.
Local 6th grader pages for State Representative Rep. Jeff Greer was delighted to have Garrett Greenwell serve as his personal page in the Kentucky General Assembly last week. Garrett is a sixth grade student at David T. Wilson School in Brandenburg where he has not missed a day in two years. However, recognizing that education often extends beyond the classroom, Garrett traveled to Frankfort on Thursday, Mar. 4, where he had the opportunity to be by the side of Rep. Greer as he presented and carried to passage an important House bill. Rep. Greer said that he appreciated his page’s enthusiastic support. “I enjoy having young people come from my district and see firsthand how the legislative process works,” said Rep. Greer. “I believe Garrett enjoyed the experience as much as I enjoyed having him serve for the day.” Garrett was accompanied by his mother, Jammie Thompson; little brother, Caleb Greenwell; and his grandparents, Debbie and Danny Thompson. All are from Brandenburg and observed the House proceedings from the gallery.
Local Author Publishes Novel Local author Jason Fackler will be signing copies of his book “Bloodfeud: The War of the Fang” on Saturday, March 27,from 1 p.m.-3 p.m at Barnes and Noble at the Elizabethtown Mall,1980 N.Dixie Hwy., Elizabethtown, Ky.. Vampires, werewolves and creatures thought to be legends meant to scare children and women into their beds at night. What lurks in the shadows is far more terrifying than anything the imaginations of peasants hiding in their homes can conceive. Jason Fackler is a native of Brandenburg, Ky. He now lives in Richmond, Ky. with his son, Logan. A paramedic since 1999, he now is pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Eastern Kentucky University. “Bloodfeud: The War of the Fang” is his first published novel, originally written as a prequel to a novel he finished in high school in 1994. The release of the rest of the series, and other works, is a hope for the future. Jason’s work has always delved into science fiction, horror, paranormal, or combinations of the three. He loves projects that keep him up at night with anticipation of finishing, or nightmares that wake him long after it’s done. Join Jason’s Facebook fan page and Twitter for updates. Visit www.jasonfackler.com for more information.
Brittany Annette Strobel, 31, of Rhodelia, daughter of Karen Jane Craig and Mark Joseph Strobel, to Adam Pogue Barr, 29, of Rhodelia, son of Beth Ann Pogue and Gary Wayne Barr. Carol Dean Roark, 68, of Brandenburg, daughter of Minnie May Mobley and Joseph Allen Brown, to Hal Richard Kennedy, 68, of Cave City, son of Dortha Elizabeth Nelson and Arthur Blaine Kennedy. Amanda Elizabeth Owens, 25, of Vine Grove, daughter of Kimberlyn Kaye Jenkins and Ernest McCall Owens, to Clettis Leroy Meredith, 37, of Vine Grove, son of Irene Schrone and Leroy Meredith.
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Birthdays March 26: Brooklyn Benham, Paul Tibbits and Evelyn Stull, Travis Frank, Ray Smith and Jamie Thomas March 27: Kristi Pike March 28: Courtney Allen, Peggy Bandy, and Betty Woertz and Whitney Ashmore March 29: Tommy Pike March 30: Carlos Robbins and Father Bob Abel March 31: Leah Perna, Luke Fackler, Ashley Carter, Vicki Gagel and Kelly Whelan April 1: Natalie Benningfield
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