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New emergency cell phone capabilities to be enhanced By Casey Tolliver The News Standard When cell phone users in Meade County call 911, their calls are usually routed to dispatches in other counties. The Meade County E-911 Committee is taking steps to sync up emergency calls made from cell phones to Meade County 911 dispatch,
which could lead to faster emergency response in some situations. “We’re trying to get to the point where we can eliminate all of that, so when you dial 911 from a cell phone, you get routed directly to us,” Meade County 911 Director Mark Bennett said. At the monthly meeting, Bennett announced that the
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workstations currently used to provide 911 service in the county are nearing the end of their warranty period, and the warranties can no longer be extended and must be replaced. The county has two options: to stick with and upgrade their deal with microDATA, the company currently providing the county with 911
service, or sign a deal with a company such as Central Kentucky Regional 911 in Lexington, according to Bennett. Either way, the decision will give cell phone users in Meade County the ability to reach the Meade County dispatch and not dispatches outside the county. The direct access to Meade
County 911 could shorten emergency response times and possibly mean the difference between life and death. “All of that takes time,” Bennett said. “You’re saving time and that’s one thing we’re always striving to do.” Currently, when cell phone users in Meade County call 911 their calls are routed through towers to dispatch
centers in other locations such as the Kentucky State Police Post in Elizabethtown and the Indiana State Police Post in Sellersburg, Ind., depending on the area of the county the call is placed, Bennett said. The county could stay with microDATA for wireline
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The Meade County Museum and Arts council voted last week to bring an authentic Native American Indian festival to Brandenburg. Board members of the council voted in favor of hosting the festival, scheduled for August 13-14 at the Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. “We want people to realize the role that Native Americans played in Meade County,” Meade County Museum and Arts Council President Webster Cundiff said. “We are hoping this will be able to provide a small glimpse into our past.” The festival, which is part of an event series
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Meade County joins the cause against fighting cancer By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
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Earlier this month Paul Barth, the former chief of the McMahan Fire Department, was indicted for allegedly embezzling roughly $218,000 that was meant for the WHAS Crusade for Children charity. Barth was also removed as chairman of the Crusade board of directors earlier this year. Chief Larry Naser of the Meade County Fire District said he was disappointed to learn of the alleged actions of Mr. Barth. “We’ve always had a process in place that insured all donated funds were accounted for, and safely deposited,” Naser said. Naser said he was concerned about the negative impact that Barth’s actions could have on Crusade collection activities. “Not only do we collect donations for the Crusade for Children, but we help other
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TOP: Liz Caswell paints Georgia Sipes’s face at the Meade County EMS booth. ABOVE: Jeff Emberton helps Cassidy Vadner pick out a prize.
Even though Mother Nature brought cold weather, Meade Countians brought their will to fight as they participated in Relay for Life Saturday, May 8, at the Meade County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of residents and local officials came out to support friends and family members who have fought or are currently fighting Cancer. For example, one team “A Journey for Jack,” was there in memory of their family member, Jack LaTondress, who died from cancer. “We do this every year to cherish his memory,” said team member Lezlie Wooldridge. “I think other than the fact that it was really cold, we had a good time,” Curves team member Fay Mattingly said. “The attendance was good in spite of cold weather.” Russell Schuman, area director for the American Cancer Society, agreed with Mattingly, adding there
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INDEX Agriculture, A12 Business, A11 Court News, A4 Classifieds, B6 Faith, A7 Games, B4 Obituaries, A6 Outdoors, B10 TV Guide, B5 Youth, B8
Choir students bring home a little bit of Broadway By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Broadway was in full force at the 33rd annual Wave Review May 7–8 at Meade County High School. It was a night full of show tunes, dances, and a little Michael Jackson and Beatles as students performed numbers they have been practicing for most of the school year. “What I love most about the Wave Review is our students performing on stage in a community response,” said MCHS Principal Bill Adams. “The community folds its arms around these young men and women and just appreciate the arts so greatly.” The Wave Review featured more than 100 students and was ran by Choir Director Bryan Nichols and Assistant Choir
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Kelsey Adams, Shay McCleavy, Megan Swinehart perform the song, “Easy Street” from the broadway show, “Annie.”
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Wave From page A1 Director Mary G. Horsley. Video cameras lined the stage, so students, waiting in the gym to perform, could see the performances live. “I want it to be a great show for a few reasons,” he said. “For one, I want every show to be better than the year before and also because of Mrs. Horsley’s retirement. I want to celebrate that this year.” This Wave Review also marks the last one for Nichols, as he is set to attend graduate school at the University of Washington in Seattle next fall. The theme for this show was “Best of Broadway,” and Nichols said this is the second year in a row they have used that theme. “There was so much stuff we wanted to do last year that we couldn’t fit into the program,” he said. “Then we let the students choose what they wanted to do.” The numbers featured songs from Miss Saigon, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, Dreamgirls, Fame, Aida, Lion King, Oklahoma, Sister Act, Camp Rock and a Leading Ladies medley. There was also a Beatles and Michael Jackson routine. While Stephanie Whelan
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Meade County High choir students act and sing to ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ sang, “I Will Always Love You,” by Whitney Houston, all the seniors were able to come up on stage and dance with a parent or a loved one. At the end of the event, all the students involved with the show came out on stage and sang, “We are the World.” The Wave Review featured more than just the performers; it also had numerous people working backstage to make the final product a success.
“It really takes everybody’s help,” Nichols said. “Mrs. Horsely prepared the kids. It takes the lighting designer, sound board operator, sound operator and the student stage manager.” But once he saw everything in action, Nichols was very happy with the outcome. “Yes, the hard part goes away,” he said. “The nervousness never goes away because there is a lot of people here watching.”
Overall, Nichols said he was pleased with how the students performed on stage. “I couldn’t be happier,” he said. “I’m really proud of the kids.” Principal Adams agreed with Nichols, adding that it’s great to see a community who enjoys the arts and students who love to perform. “It’s just really exciting to see,” he said. “To see the students in this capacity just makes you very, very proud.”
Weekend accident injures one and detours traffic for hours Staff Report The News Standard An accident over the weekend sent one person to the hospital. According to a police report, a 2003 Dodge Ram pulling a 30–foot trailer collided with a Bim’s Trucking concrete mixer truck at the intersection of Shamrock Road and Bypass Road. The accident resulted in one injury. According to the report, the driver of the concrete truck, Larry N. Adkins, was transported by Meade County EMS to Hardin Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. The Meade County Sheriff’s Department, Meade County Fire Protection District, Kentucky State Highway Department, as well as the Brandenburg Police Department responded to the scene.
ABOVE: Davis Wrecker Service works to turn concrete mix truck upright. LEFT: A 2003 Dodge one ton truck.
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service. The company, which does not provide wireless service for the county, would have to replace existing servers and the county would have to find a different company to provide wireless service, he added. If they decided to sign a deal with Central Kentucky Regional 911, the deal could help save the county more than $12,000 per year, because they wouldn’t have to pay for wireless trunk lines, servers and other wireless equipment Bennett said. With microDATA, the county has to replace equipment every five years. The microDATA contract runs out in 90 days. “I have got nothing bad to say about microDATA,” Bennett said. “They’ve been a good company to work with.” The enhanced 911 service
Fire From page A1 great programs like MDA, “ Naser said. Naser said in a recent memo to all Fire District personnel that new procedures would be put into effect to further enhance current collection management activities. In the memo, Naser said that all district personnel, while collecting for any charitable donation(s), shall wear district-approved clothing to identify themselves with the organization- any helpers will be issued a MCFD helper badge to be worn during collection activities. Several other enhancements were also put into
for cell phones could tack on an estimated $100,000 per year to the county budget, Bennett added. Also at the meeting, Bennett announced that the county received quotes on required new radios and other emergency communication equipment. The Federal Communications Commission mandated that all public service radios be updated from broadband to narrowband by January 2013, Bennett said. The county was quoted a price of nearly $50,000 for the replacement of mobile and portable radios, base stations, MTR stations and other equipment. “Any radio in the hands of county or city police, fire, EMS or anything like that has to meet that mandate,” Bennett said. Many of the radios and other equipment have the capabilities to be converted from broadband to narrowband, but equipment more than 10 years old has to be scrapped and replaced, he added.
place. Naser said that the bank account that the donations are deposited into has always required two signatures to withdraw any funds. Naser said that he wants to assure all donors that every effort is made to safeguard all monies the district receives. Naser said that much of the money that is collected finds its way back to Meade County to assist children that really need help. Crusade for Children collection activities have already started. Residents will see roadblocks and door-to-door activity at the end of May and the first week of June. For further questions, please contact district personnel at 270-422-4292.
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May 18, 2010 Democratic Primary Your vote and influence are needed during this primary election. Every single vote will make a difference as we discovered nearly four years ago. I am extremely thankful for each of you who supported me then and am hopeful that you will encourage your friends and families so support me now. Our campaign has been positive and respectful. We will approach the job as Meade County Sheriff with the same attitude. For your consideration: • I was Chief-Deputy in Meade County from 1982 until 2003 • The new Chief-Deputy will be a professional law enforcement officer from Meade County • I served as Meade County Sheriff from 2003 through 2007 • I installed the original office computer tax program • The Sheriff ’s office will be professionally run with an eye toward accountability • The 24 hour county coverage was initiated by me • My office secured the original grant for a full-time drug enforcement officer to work with the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force • Illegal drug operations will be a primary target for enforcement • The first full-time investigative detective came on board during my administration • Larry Schmidt, a Rhodelia native and resident, will serve as our investigator. He has 28 years experience in that position as well as two years with the FBI • The Grant to install mobile data terminals in the deputies’ cruisers was secured during my term • Through a cooperative effort with Meade County Schools, a full-time DARE Program officer was put into the schools during my term
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When partisan politics govern, it is often the people who do the voting that get their toes stepped on, which is exactly what happened when the Kentucky General Assembly failed to reach an agreement on a state budget by the mandated April 15 deadline. As a result, many vital state programs could face the chopping block. Their failure to establish a state spending plan has rightfully been called irresponsible and Gov. Beshear spoke of the disgust that he and all other Kentuckians felt towards state lawmakers for not passing a budget. In a December 2009 press release Beshear himself said the proposed budget had a shortfall of $1.5 billion, with a revenue shortfall of $100 million. Having that knowledge well ahead of when the General Assembly met, Gov. Beshear is not completely devoid of accountability himself. Knowing this, the governor should have taken greater action to ensure that
Rich Lowry National Review Greece’s largest publicsector union is taking to the streets to wage a “social battle” against austerity measures. This is very unfortunate news for austerity, since it has never fought a battle — social or otherwise — with the unions in Greece that it hasn’t lost in a rout. Although this time the stakes are much higher — a debt crisis with global implications that The Economist has dubbed “Acropolis Now.” The European Union and the International Monetary Fund have extended Greece a $145 billion bailout over three years in exchange for a budgetary clampdown so severe it would make even fiscal ascetics yelp in pain. As the financial analysts say, there’s considerable “implementation risk.” In
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fighting for. Votes on bills including the state budget are often constrained within party lines, and the votes that escape the bounds of partisan politics are sometimes traded like currency–if one lawmaker votes for the bill of another a yes vote will be traded back on a different bill. And it works the other way, too. If one lawmaker voted no for the bill of another, a yes vote will be held on another bill down the road in retaliation. The memory of the “no” vote is tucked away to use as a vendetta. The lack of give and take to vote beyond party affiliation gives the impression that the two parties are two teams fighting each other for a victory. But state legislators need to ask themselves who they are casting their vote for, and who stands to gain or lose the most from their vote. If the answer is anything other than the people, or if their vote is cast just for spite, then they are not only on the wrong team, they are playing the game wrong. And it looks like the failure to reach a consensus could mean “game over” for Kentuckians.
it quickly and savagely. It’s best not to get anywhere close to that point. By the calculations of Jagadeesh Gokhale of the Cato Institute, Greece’s debt is 875 percent of its GDP when pension obligations are included. Sounds outlandish. But the figure for the U.S., including programs like Medicare and Social Security, is 500 percent. The worst thing we could do is to add to the burden with an onerous new spending program, pushed by the unions and justified with Greek-style budgetary math. Of course, that’s a working definition of ObamaCare. In Greek tragedy, the hero always realizes his own flaw or mistake too late. Something for retiring public-sector union honcho Andy Stern to contemplate as he takes his seat, amazingly enough, on President Barack Obama’s debt commission. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
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rest. But our own shock troops of bankruptcy operate by Greek rules. Growth in public-sector wages and benefits has been outstripping growth in the private sector. Some states and localities are effectively Greek isles within America. Commuter rail workers in New York get $120,000 in annual compensation on average and can retire with a full pension at age 55. In the fiscal wreck of California, teachers and prison workers are the highest paid in the country. Josh Barro of the Manhattan Institute advocates a clean way to pull back: a public-sector pay freeze. If states and localities had held their wage and benefit growth to the same level as the private sector during the past three years, Barro writes, states would have avoided $36 billion in red ink. A lesson of Greece is that once the markets don’t believe a debt-riddled government, they can turn on
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other words: Don’t hold your breath. The Greeks got to this point the old-fashioned way: They spent more money on the public sector than they possibly could afford, and then lied about it. Last year, they announced that their deficit wasn’t 3.7 percent of gross domestic product as advertised, but 12.7 percent. Only in Athens does a multiplier of more than three qualify as a rounding error. Public wages and pension payments absorb half of the Greek national budget. The government doesn’t know exactly how many people are in the civil service, since that would require competence. It’s now undertaking a census. The guess is that it’s about one-in-three people. The constitution guarantees these jobs for life. We will never be Greece. We aren’t a Southern European country with an ingrained culture of tax avoidance and labor un-
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islators Web site, in 2007 Pennsylvania experienced a one-day furlough of nearly 24,000 state employees due to a late budget. The short layoff resulted in a loss of wages that reached a staggering $3.5 million. A shutdown of the New Jersey state government in 2006 resulted in a loss of more than $3 million in revenue per day. These are just a couple of examples of the stinging realities looming over Kentucky. Because the two political parties could not cooperate and agree on a budget, Kentuckians have to wait with bated breath to see if crucial state programs that existed before the General Assembly are still there after state legislators did their damage. Partisan politics has yet again reared its ugly head, and this time it’s the common people who stand to get bitten. Though budget woes are commonplace in the Bluegrass State, the repercussions of the failure to pass a budget is extremely acrid, and a result of partisan bickering in Frankfort. Time and time again, partisan politics stifles what’s best for the constituencies of these lawmakers — the people they are on the hill
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a proper budget was passed, especially since budget legislation received an alteration a few years ago. General assemblies under the previous two governors failed to pass budgets in 2002 and 2004, and a government shutdown was never mentioned in either circumstance. The governors used their own spending plans to keep the state budget afloat until an agreed spending plan could be passed. Gov. Beshear isn’t afforded the same luxury, due to a lawsuit spawned from the 2004 budget failure. Kentuckians stand to lose state funding for essential services such as state police, vehicle enforcement and Medicaid, but also at stake are millions of dollars in revenue. The state, which raked in $10.5 billion in revenue generated by tourism last year, now faces having all state parks shut down. These threats of cutting state funding to vital programs are seen by some as a bully tactic for the governor to use to apply pressure on state legislators to pass a budget, but there are looming realities recently seen in other states. According to the National Conference of State Leg-
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Dear Editor, We are nearing the time where many young people will celebrate a lifetime of accomplishments as they graduate from high school and move toward their life goals. Family and friends will gather together for a festive occasion to commemorate this awesome milestone. Traditionally, this is also a time when alcohol enters into the mix and brings tragic results for all involved. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among American youth and it kills 5,000 teens every year. Some consider underage drinking a rite of passage. In Kentucky, we consider it against the law. Last year 4,014 teenagers under the age of 20 were arrested for driving under the influence and 22 of those were under the age of 14. 750 million dollars. That’s a lot of money. It’s the amount that was offered to purchase the Facebook Internet domain. It is the amount of funding NASA requested to send a solar probe to the sun. It is the gross domestic product of Turkey. It is also how much underage drinking costs Kentucky taxpayers every year. With the continued emphasis on our state budget to conserve every dollar, it is more important than ever to reduce the financial burden that underage drinking places on our stretched-thin state. As a trooper, I have seen first-hand the consequences that result from youth alcohol related incidents, including driving under the influence, underage drinking parties and alcohol poisoning. Any law enforcement officer will tell you that notifying a parent that their child has been killed in a senseless accident is one of the hardest things we must do. As a father, I implore parents to talk to children about the dangers of underage drinking. 65 percent of kids who drink alcohol say they get it from their own home. As parents, we are the greatest influence in our children’s lives. The more you connect with them, the less likely they will be to give in to peer pressure. It is my sincere hope that we all will celebrate the achievements of our Kentucky youth during graduation 2010. Please join with me in making every effort to let our children know the dangers of underage drinking and where we stand on this important issue.
Casey Tolliver
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In life, a person’s legacy in society directly correlates with who they have affected. It’s human nature to strive for having the world a better place and for Meade County Band Director Bruce Soderstrom, his legacy has been set in stone. With his retirement pending this year, it will be hard to fill Soderstrom’s musical shoes. Has molded nearly 3,000 young minds and has left a mark on each and every one of their lives. Soderstrom began as the Assistant Band Director for Meade County schools in 1976. That was before Stuart Pepper Middle School existed, before Meade County High School had an auditorium and before the road was paved in front of the high school. In last week’s issue of The News Standard, we ran a piece about how Soderstrom started playing music when he was 7 years old. It was from there he knew his life was meant to be filled with music everyday. After 33 years of teaching, the impact he has left on this community is obvious after hearing stories of people he has worked with and students he has taught. During a recent farewell concert, one of his former student Darren Sipes, spoke about how he was upset before a concert because some drums broke. He was close to quitting but Soderstrom solved everything without getting stressed. Sipes saw how calm Soderstrom was when he handled the situation and learned there is a solution to everything no matter how hard it seemed. It’s the job of a teacher and a mentor to help in stressful situations, such as the situation with Sipes. Soderstrom seemed to handle every situation with a calm attitude that left a lasting mark on many of his students. Those are the types of relationships many teachers strive for. Even with his retirement pending, Soderstrom still has many goals he wants to accomplish. After 33 years, he deserves some time to go out and travel with his wife, Valerie, and spend some time with his daughters Jessie and Lauren. Soderstrom’s retirement shouldn’t be a time of sorrow. It should be a time of happiness and reliving the memories of a man who has touched so many lives. After hearing the amount of stories at the farewell concert, the legacy Soderstrom has left in the Meade County area is easy to see and one that will never be forgotten.
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Michael Dupin, to Wilfred A. Taylor, property located in Meade County. Nancy E. Davis, Linda Jenkins, William Price, to Jeff Price and Theresa Price, property located in Meade County, deed tax $17. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, William Price, to Jeff Price and Theresa Price, a tract of land located on Green Acres Road, deed tax $.50. Richard C. Myers and Elizabeth Ann Myers, to William Bevill and Angelia Y. Bevill, a 9.8 acre tract located on the north side of HWY 144, deed tax $75. Clarkson Farm, INC., to Robert W. Griffith and Mary H. Griffith, property located in Meade County. Peter J. Heap and Christine M. R. Heap, to Robert James Charles, Jr., and Mary O’Neill Charles, 335 Cassies Way, deed tax $166.50. Mildred J. Sherrill and Larry Sherill, to Max Riddle, property located in Meade County. Meade County Ready Mix, INC., IMI South, LLC, a 1.907 tract located in the community of Brandenburg, deed tax $1.50. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to Mike Robinson and Judy Robinson, lot 22 of Twin Farm Estates. John Thomas and Peggy Rhodes, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $50. Charles West and Sharon West, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $95.50. Lawrence D. Phillips, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and KY 144, deed tax $18.50. Michael Ploude Sr., and Gloria Ploude, to Michael Ploude Jr., and Amanda Ploude, a tract of land in Meade County, deed tax $1.50. John A. Shircliffe Family Trust, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313 and KY 414, deed tax $14. Patrick L. Thompson and Marlene Thompson, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $16.50. Joseph B. Hall, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $95.50. Jamie M. Hall and Erin E. Hall, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along the west side of Rabbit Run Road, deed tax $.50. Keith Smith and Janice Smith, to A.Q. Construction, INC., a Kentucky Corporation, lot 41 of Camelot Estates Subdivision. A.Q. Construction, INC., a Kentucky Corporation, to Michael Trotta and Diann Trotta, lot 41 of Camelot Estates Subdivision, deed tax $155. John R. Thompson and Janet D. Thompson, to Justin D. Hicks, property located in Meade County, deed tax $133. Jeremy McAlister and Megan McAlister, to James W. Walls, lot 14 of Rolling Meadows Subdivision, deed tax $154. Sim Richardson and Rebecca Richardson, to Tammy Miracle and Brian W. Bassett, lot 9 of Hunters Forest Subdivision, deed tax $200.50. Steve Redmon Construction, INC., to Steven J. Widmer and Julia G. Widmer, lot 3 of Shacklette Subdivision, deed tax $178.
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Gerry Lynn Ross, to Tammy L. Ross, lot 239 of Doe Valley Subdivision. William W. Wood and Anna M. Wood, to the Meade County Bank, lot 10 of the Carter Subdivision.
stroom tank cover in poor repair, no hand towel dispenser at hand sink in food prep area, floors throughout food prep area and storage area unclean, base board in poor repair in several areas in storage area, floor of walk-in freezer covered with ice. 4/30/10 VFW Club, 770 By-Pass Road in Brandenburg. 98 percent food. Food: freezer door lacks handle and no test strips. 5/3/10 Mr. Gatti’s, 584 By-Pass Road in Brandenburg. Follow up food: 92 percent
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4/30/10 12 p.m. Ami T. Bertrand, of Lexington, was driving a 2005 Toyota Squoia. Jacquie H. Miller, of Rineyville, was driving a 2002 Dodge Neon. Miller stated that as she was backing out of her parking space, Bertrand was not moving. Then Bertrand backed into the left side of her Miller’s vehicle. Bertrand stated that she did not see Miller. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10039 was filed by Officer Whited. 5/5/10 7:53 a.m. Heather M. Dowell, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity. Amanda S. Payne, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2000 Mercury Sable. Payne stated that a vehicle in font of her stopped suddenly. Payne then had to stop suddenly. Dowell tried to stop but was unable to before colliding into the rear of Payne. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10040 was filed by Officer Singleton. 5/6/10 12:59 p.m. Dorothy H. Norton, of Webster, was driving a 1991 Cadillac. Brian K. Raley, of Brandenburg, was parked in Kroger’s parking lot. Raley noticed damage to the side of his vehicle when he came out of Kroger. Norton returned to her vehicle and she stated that she pulled up beside Raley but did not think that she had hit his vehicle. Damage to Norton’s front bumper was consistent with the damage done to Raley’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10041 was filed by Officer Singleton.
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4/30/10 David Hobbs/Pat Wathen, Flaherty Road, Ekron, Ky. 4/30/10 Mike Pickett/Jim Warren, Jr., Seminole Trail, Brandenburg, Ky. 5/4/10 James Jones, 810 Weldon Rd, Brandenburg, Ky.
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4/30/10 Papa John’s Pizza, 510 ByPass Road in Brandenburg. 98 percent food. Food: hand sink in food prep area lacks hand towels. 4/30/10 Little Dave’s Down on the River, 155 Main St in Brandenburg. 94 percent food. Food: shelving in food walk-in in poor repair, three compartment sink leaking, employee restroom toilet seat in poor repair, employee re-
4/19/10 12:06 p.m. Marilyn H. Owens, of Hawesville, was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry. Owens was east on KY US 60 when a vehicle had stopped to make a left turn into Chucks Recycling Center. Owens failed to see the vehicle turning. Owens then hit her breaks and swerved to miss the vehicle. Owens then ran off the roadway and into a ditch. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0094 was filed by Officer Hendley. 5/1/10 11:56 a.m. Joe M. Gatrost, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Roger A. Lewis, of Guston, was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger. Gatrost and Lewis were west on Flaherty Road. Lewis was stopped at the traffic light on Highway 60. Gatrost failed to stop and struck Lewis in the rear end. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0095 was filed by Officer Ponder. 5/1/10 4:09 p.m. Valerie J. Stockwell, of Guston, was driving a 2007 Honda Fit. Stockwell was westbound on Owensboro Highway. Stockwell stated that a vehicle with no brake lights stopped to make a left turn. She also stated that two vehicles in front of her stopped very abruptly. Stockwell said she could not stop in time and ran off the right shoulder of the road, going down into a ditch and then struck a culvert. After striking the culvert, Stockwell went over the driveway and came to rest in the front yard of 7740 US Hwy 60. Computer check revealed that the vehicle registration had expired 10/31/09. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0096 was filed by Officer Rogers. 5/1/10 11:19 p.m. Michael E. Hall, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1995 Ford Windstar. Hall was westbound on Wolf Creek Road when he left the roadway and struck a mailbox. The vehicle then traveled down into a ditch and struck an earth embankment causing it to become airborne. The vehicle came to a rest in the front yard of 1450 Wolf Creek Rd. Hall was in the medical unit upon police arrival. Hall said he had red, blood-shot, watery eyes and was very intoxicated. Hall made this statement in front of
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Meade County EMT Anne Bolin. The owner of the vehicle responded to the scene and stated that the vehicle was not insured. The Meade County Attorney will be contacted to obtain a subpoena for toxicology report and prosecution for DUI. First aid was given at the scene by Meade County EMS and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0097 was filed by Officer Rogers. 5/2/10 11:30 a.m. Douglas W. Kenley, of Battletown, was driving a 1997 Buick Le Sabre. Kenley was traveling north on Wildwood Drive, attempting to negotiate a curve. Kenley ran off the roadway and struck a tree. First aid was given at the scene by Meade County EMS and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0098 was filed by Officer Ponder. 5/2/10 11:33 a.m. Wayne L. Stewart, of Battletown, was driving a 1999 Honda CRV. Stewart was west on Pine Ridge Road approaching a curve. Stewart ran off the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. Stewart came to a final rest at 270 Pine Ridge Rd. First aid was given at the scene by Meade County EMS and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0099 was filed by Officer Ponder. 5/3/10 3:30 p.m. Alisah M. Jordan, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1998 Honda Accord. Jordan was parked at Meade County High School. When she got into her vehicle to leave, a Dodge Ram pulling a trailer waived her to back out of the spot. As Jordan was leaving, the Dodge began to pull forward. The trailer that the Dodge was pulling made contact with the right side of Jordan causing damage to the right passenger side door and right rear quarter panel. The Dodge left the scene. The identity of the person driving the Dodge is unknown at this time. No injuries were reported. Report 100100 was filed by Officer Cummings. 5/4/10 9:16 a.m. Patrick W. Stout, of Guston, was driving a 2004 Ford Explorer. Stout stated that he ran off the right shoulder, over corrected and then crossed the roadway onto the left
shoulder and struck a tree. Stout was extricated by mechanical means by the Payneville Fire Department and treated by Meade County EMS. Stout was later transported to University Hospital by Airmethods Ambulance. Report 10-0101 was filed by Officer Hendley. 5/4/10 8:37 p.m. Aaron D. Ammons, of Guston, was driving a 1986 Chevrolet. Mark E. Stith, of Payneville, was driving a 2001 Ford. Stith was north bound on KY 448. Ammons was making a left turn from south KY 448 onto KY 1638. Ammons turned into the path of Stith causing Stith to strike Ammons on the right side. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0102 was filed by Officer Wright. 5/5/10 8:11 p.m. Charles E. Davis, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2000 Ford F150. Delton R. Haraway, of Rineyville, was driving a 1995 HarleyDavidson Sportster. Davis was south on KY 1816. Haraway was east on KY 1816 approaching the intersection of KY 1882. Davis failed to yield to the right of way to Haraway. Davis attempted to cross KY 1816 causing Haraway to strike Davis on the right rear fender. First aid was given at the scene by Meade County EMS and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0103 was filed by Officer Ponder.
District Court 4/28/10 Harold Edward Atcher, II, 41, possess controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; 3 counts of wanton endangerment, 1st degree - pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 05/5/10. Albert A. Patenaude, 23, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. 1st offense pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/5/10. Samuel L. Gowen, Jr., 46, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., aggravator, 2nd offense; speeding 20mph over limit; wanton endangerment, 1st degree pled not guilty, preliminary hearing
05/5/10. Andrew B. Greenwell, 22, speeding 12mph over limit - dismissed/merged; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/ drugs, .08, 2nd offense - pled guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days in jail, 2 years probation; possess alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle - pled guilty, $25 fine; failure to wear seat belts - pled guilty, $25 fine. Daniel P. Neal, 41, operating on a suspended license/revoked operators license – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/12/10. Marcos Benitez, 22, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; alchohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; resisting arrest – failure to appear. Andrews D. Goodman, 16, no tail lamps; no operators license/moped license; unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1st offense – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/12/10. Terrence Way Lancaster, 46, flagrant non support – pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 05/12/10. Gary Lee Welsh, 30, burglary, 2nd degree; criminal mischief, 2nd degree; possession of marijuana – pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 05/05/10. Dena Marie Combs, 45, flagrant non support – pled not guilty, preliminary hearing, 05/12/10. Derek Herschel Henderson, 26, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; wanton endangerment, 1st degree – pled not guilty, preliminary hearing 05/12/10. Emma J. Henson, 73, theft by deception/including cold checks under $500 – failure to appear. Tammy Lanette Smiddy, 40, theft of services – failure to appear. William A. Blanton, 31, assault 4th degree domestic violence minor injury – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06/09/10. Jeremy Eugene Guffy, 28, assault 4th degree violence minor injury; harrasment/no physical contact – pretrial conference 05/05/10.
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From page A1 were almost 600 people at the event at one point. “It was an incredible turnout,” Schuman said. “It more than doubled from last year. I’m impressed with how people stayed through the cold weather.” According to its Web site, Relay for Life is a “life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.” Other teams at the event included Pamida, Court House Chain Gang, Curves, First Federal Bank, Flaherty Elementary, Brandenburg Primary School, Meade County EMS, Brandenburg Family Medicine, Cozy Furniture, Rockin’ N Rollin’ for a Cure, Billy’s Buddies believing in a cure, and many more. Many of the teams have been fundraising for Relay by holding events such as The Womanless Wedding, Meade County’s Got Talent Show, yard sales and bake sales. Schuman attended Relay for Life and said the most touching portion of the day was the Luminaria
Festival From page A1 the council hosts each year, will feature authentic Native American dance and regalia demonstrations, music, story telling, flint exhibits and demonstrations performed. Those attending the event will also be able to see how Native Americans cooked, hunted and other general survival skills. Between 15 and 20 reenactors and demonstrators will perform the storytelling and dances. “We’re in the process of booking Native American cultural portrayers,” Museum and Arts Council Vice President Gerry Fischer said. “We’re signing contracts right now.” The cost of the event has yet to be determined, but the council aims to keep admission “family friendly,” according to Cundiff. Representation from many tribes in Eastern Kentucky and North Central Indiana will be present and will feature tribes Oklahoma and New England. “We’ve had very good cooperation with some of the presenters and other organizers we have been working with to make this a reality,” Cundiff said. The festival will not just be Meade County specific, but will also have a regional appeal, according to Cundiff. The event will host a wide array of vendors, includ-
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Ryan Senior (left) plays ring toss at the Curves booth as his sister, Bailey Senior, cheers him on. ceremony. “If you’re there and you experience it, you will be back,” he said. Before the ceremony, the luminaries were spread out across the track. By nightfall, each of them had a glow stick in them, while names of people whom have fought fought cancer were read out loud. Relay also featured a karaoke contest, a baby contest and other stage entertainment. Many teams help put on games through their booths such as a ring toss and Kerplunk. Teams also sold food and other items during ing food vendors that will be serving traditional Native American foods and drinks such as buffalo meat and sassafras tea, and will feature a mobile museum showcasing flint and other Native American artifacts. The festival could produce a decent turnout, according to Cundiff. “The return, we feel like, will possibly be bigger than the Heritage Festival,” he said. The council is hopeful that the event will be a time the whole community can experience Native American heritage and culture, he added. The festival will be the first of its kind in Meade County since the closure of Otter Creek Park, and is one of a few events such as this in the area, Cundiff said. Similar events are held in Elizabethtown and Shepardsville, Ky. The council is expecting nearly 2,000 people to attend the event, about 1,000 each day, and feel the first day of the event would be a good opportunity for schools to schedule trips. According to Cundiff, the council is known primarily for hosting concerts, but wants to preserve history and culture with more than just musical events, and wants to provide the community with an educational experience along with an entertaining premium. “This is sort of a living exhibit,” he said. “Basically, we’re trying to bring our history to life with this event.”
the 12-hour event. Schuman was also impressed with the amount of people who seem to understand more about cancer and what the money raised at relay goes towards. “More people are asking more questions which means they are getting it,” he said. The one part Mattingly said she loved most about relay was seeing the survivors with their friends and family. Mattingly is a survivor of breast cancer. “The entertainment was awesome,” she said. “Everyone had a great time.”
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RE-ELECT SHERIFF WILLIAM “BUTCH” KERRICK Tuesday, May 18 is primary election day in Meade County. I ask all citizens of Meade County to come outt and exercise your freedom and right to vote. I for one know how important it is for all citizens to vote, and d every vote definitely does count. I have had the privilege to serve as your Sheriff forr the past three and a half years. I am seeking re-election n for my second term for the office of Sheriff. I hope thatt you, the citizens of Meade County, feel that myself and d my department have served you with fairness, integrity and professionalism. I have implemented several changes during my term as Sheriff with significant results in protecting the citizens of Meade County against crime. We have had greatt success in our ongoing war against the drug problem that we all face in our community. We have collected d your taxes with fairness and accuracy, started several inventory and auditing systems to check our work, and d have been fiscally responsible with your tax dollars. I promise to continue the fight against crime and drugs in our community, by enforcing the law no matterr who you are. There is no place for “politics” in enforcing the law, and my department will continue to implement the law in the manner you have been accustomed to for the past three and a half years. Your vote for my re-election as your Sheriff will be my evaluation, by you, the citizens of Meade County, of your approval and support, of the job that myself and my department have done for you. I ran my previous campaign with the slogan “It’s Time for a Change.” I promised to change the sheriff’s department, and that I have done. I hope that you, the citizens of Meade County, feel that I have done the job you elected me for, and re-elect me as your Sheriff, so we can continue to do the job we started. I, William “Butch” Kerrick, humbly ask for your vote and support in my effort for re-election as yyour
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As your elected PVA, I promise to not be directly or indirectly involved with the speculation of land in Meade County.
As Meade County’s elected PVA, I will: • Provide service to all that is fair, courteous, transparent, informative, and respectful • Provide an efficient, user-friendly office and continue the years of service utilizing the present staff of your PVA office • Provide rational, analytical thinking skills conducive to assessment and objective judgment from my educational training in mathematics (BS in Mathematics from U.K.) with common sense • Provide open and clear communication to address your views concerning assessment • Provide you a service that can’t be tainted by campaign contributions from employees of real estate companies, banks/lending institutions, or individuals/groups of land speculators in Meade County
We deserve to have a choice between a politically appointed PVA or an elected PVA. I thank all the many people of Meade County for their personal support and encouragement through the campaign season. I have made the same promise to all- to provide fair, courteous, transparent, informative, and respectful service from your PVA office.
For those of you who I have not seen personally, I humbly ask for your vote on May 18 to serve all Meade Countians as Property Valuation Administrator.
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OBITUARIES
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Eugene “Boss Lee” McGehee, 68, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at his residence. He was born August 20, 1941, the son of John H. Sr., and Evelyn Hager McGehee. McGehee was a farm bureau member for many years, formerly a director of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a former president of the Meade County Farm Bureau, a member of the Corn Growers Association, the Kentucky Cattleman’s Association, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, and a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by one son, Jeff (Marcella) McGehee of Brandenburg, Ky.; three grandchildren, Samantha Kile, Megan McGehee and Branden McGehee; two brothers, John H. “Jack” McGehee, Jr., of Brandenburg, Ky., and Robert P. “Pleas” McGehee of Mt. Washington, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10 at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Paddock, officiating. Burial followed in Cap Anderson Cemetery.
Linda May Davidson, 60, died May 8, 2010, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She was born in Breckinridge County on May 19, 1949. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez Cundiff. She is survived by her husband, Alfred E. Davidson of Irvington and her four children, Joey Cundiff, Daniel (Emily) Davidson, Tommy (Mary Ann) Davidson, all of Irvington, Ky., and Laura (Trampus) Ford of Hudson, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and one to be expected in the fall, Josh and Britteny Cundiff; Amber, Amanda, Tyler, and Cooper Davidson; Kayla Poole; Tristen Ford; Kim and Hunter Davidson; and one great grandchild, Kourtney Cundiff. She is also survived by her father Charles Cundiff and one sister Mary (Ricky) Hoskins also from Irvington, Ky. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Robert Wayne Atcher Robert Wayne Atcher, 55, of Radcliff, Ky., died Monday, May 3, 2010, in Green River. He was a member of Stithton Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Edward Atcher; and a nephew, Matthew Brawner. He is survived by his wife, Deborah G. Atcher; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie Marie and Aaron Schutt and Sarah Elizabeth and Jeremy Wyatt all of Radcliff, Ky.; three grandsons, Garrett Atcher, Levi Wyatt and soon-tobe-born Gabriel Schutt; his mother, Mary Tucker of Louisville, Ky.; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Sharen and Bill Brawner of Glendale, Ky., Linda and Toni Frauli of Laconia, Ind., and Ronda Wood of Radcliff, Ky.; two brothers, Ed “Buddy” Atcher and his wife Linda of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and David Atcher of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and numerous relatives and close friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Stithton Baptist Church with Pastor Gregg Curtis officiating.
Naomi Edith Henderson Naomi Edith Henderson, 86, of Radcliff, Ky., died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. She was a member of the Vine Grove Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vearl T. Henderson; a son, Norman Henderson; a sister, Ella Ree Drouant; and a brother, Hayden Cardin. She is survived by two sons, Tommy Henderson and his wife Carolyn of Radcliff, Ky., and James Alan Henderson and Janet Cross of Rineyville, Ky.; a daughter, Donna Underdonk of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; a brother, George Cardin of Sonora, Ky.; three sisters, Bettie Cardin of Louisville, Ky., Eleanor Reed and Katherine Cardin both of Sonora, Ky.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Vine Grove Christian Church in Vine Grove, Ky., with Bro. Mike Yeast officiating. Burial followed in the Vine Grove Cemetery.
Almita A. Gillette Almita A. Gillette, 78, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at North Hardin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bainbridge Gillette, Jr. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Alfred Rucker of Radcliff, Ky.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Ranae Gillette of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Don and Lauretta Gillette of Gerretson, S.D.; three grandsons, Christopher Gillette, Isaac Jemison and Travis Gillette; and two granddaughters, Micah Whaley and her husband Scott and Lacey Gillette. Services will be private. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Ky.
Katherine Hale Katherine Berryman Hale, 68, of Hardinsburg, Ky., died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thaddeus and Capitola Bassett Berryman; three sisters, Juanita Greenwell, Viola Jackson, Janice Justis; and two brothers, Verlin and Chester Berryman. Hale is survived by her husband, Denver Hale; four children, Linda Benham of Guston, Ky., Lisa Buchanan of Vine Grove, Ky., Greg Arnold of Cloverport, Ky., and Mitzie Collins of Brandenburg, Ky.; three step children, Dennie Hale of Hardinsburg, Ky., Donnie Hale and Diana Criss of Hawesville, Ky.; eight grandchildren; five step grandchildren; five great grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Payneville, Ky., burial followed in the church cemetery.
Alma Henderson Alma “Mucker” Henderson, 81, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Sat. May 8, 2010. She was born November 13, 1928, to the late Walter & Mildred Carman Mucker. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ella Louise, Beatrice, Edna Earl, Margaret Mucker and Mary Alice Hall; brothers Walter, Jr., and Ray Victor Mucker; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Thursday, May 13, at Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky. Burial will follow in Irvington Cemetery.
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•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. Primary Election Day •VETERANS ASSISTANCE – 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church every third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Frank Niederriter, Regional Field Representatice at 502-799-0418 or 866-817-1360
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•CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN RUMMAGE SALE – 8 a.m-6 p.m at the Ekron Fire Department Station 1. All proceeds go to Crusade for Children. •KIDS CENTER 2 MILE WALK & ROLL – 8-11:30 a.m. at 4th Street Live to help raise money for The Kids Center. Visit www.kidscenterky.org for more information. •MEADE COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the MC Extension Office pavillion. •PETS IN NEED SOCIETY YARD SALE – 8 a.m. – noon at the Creature Comfort Boarding Kennel. For more information call 270-422- 5380
•BOATER EDUCATION COURSE – 6-9 p.m. at the Meade County Fire Protection District building at 1800 Armory Place, Brandenburg. Free. Call 800-8581549 or visit fw.ky.gov for registration information. •LINE DANCING – 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff, Ky. Every Wednesday. 270-6687228
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Thank You
Our family would like to say thank you to this community for the way you have reached out during the loss of our home. We can’t thank you enough for all that you have done for us. I want to commend all the fire fighters for their efforts to save our home. You did a great job under difficult circumstances, thank you for the commitment you have given this community. I would also like to thank the DCBS workers, foster parents, the schools and churches in our area. All of you have reached out with love to help someone most of you had never met. Because of all of you, our loss has turned into many blessings. This community has always been special, because you help your neighbor when they need it most. Thank you for everything. As we rebuild our lives here your blessings are making this a positive experience and are making our family stronger. May God bless each and every one who has sent blessings and prayers our way, for we know God has answered them.
Sincerely, The McChesneys
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Friday, May 7, 2010
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Single moms must find male mentors for their sons James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: I am a single mother with a 5-year-old son. How can I raise him to be a healthy man who has a good masculine image? DR. DOBSON: As I think you recognize from your question, your son has needs that you’re not properly equipped to meet. Your best option, then, is to recruit a man who can act as a mentor to him — one who can serve as a masculine role model. In her book “Mothers and Sons,” the late Jean Lush talked about the challenges single mothers face in rais-
ing sons. She says the ages four to six are especially important and difficult. I agree. A boy at that age still loves his mother, but he feels the need to separate from her and gravitate toward a masculine model. If he has a father in the home, he’ll usually want to spend more time with his dad apart from his mother and sisters. If his dad is not accessible to him, a substitute must be found. Admittedly, good mentors can be difficult to recruit. Consider your friends, relatives or neighbors who can offer as little as an hour or two a month. In a pinch, a mature high schooler who likes kids could even be “rented” to play ball or go fishing with
a boy in need. If you belong to a church, you should be able to find support for your son among the male members of the Christian community. I believe it is our responsibility as Christian men to help single mothers with their difficult parenting tasks. Certainly single mothers have many demands on their time and energy, but the effort to find a mentor for their sons might be the most worthwhile contribution they can make. QUESTION: I’m a fulltime mother with three children in the preschool years. I love them like crazy, but I am exhausted from just trying to keep up with them. I also feel emotionally isolated by being here in the house every day of the
Ask God what to do when pain, suffering, war occurs Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
Killings, wars, hunger, and a host of other societal ill have beset our world. Actually, they have been with us all along but it seems that these days things are getting worse. Murder in most cities is on the rise. Divorce, suicide, starvation, floods, earthquakes and famine’s have left many homeless and hopeless. Pick up the newspaper,
watch the nightly news or listen to the news on the radio and you will hear an endless supply of bad information. Is there anything that can be done about the shape the world is in? There is a story of a man who was distraught by all the violence and suffering in the world and he broke down and began to beat his fists in the dirt. He raised up his eyes toward Heaven and shouted “God, look at this mess.Look at the suffering. Look at the pain. Look at all the killing and hate in the world. Oh God, why can’t you do something?”
Immediately God spoke to the man and said “I did, I sent you.” I suppose the easiest of all things to do about the suffering in the world is to point it out. Doing something becomes more difficult. Is that all you can do is to point out the suffering? Of course not. God put you here for a purpose. Everyone can see the suffering but few actually do anything about it. The next time you see the pain and suffering of those around you stop, look up to God and say “What do you want me to do?” Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
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week. What do you suggest for mothers like me? DR. DOBSON: I talk to many women like you who feel that they’re on the edge of burnout. They feel like they will explode if they have to do one more load of laundry or tie one more shoe. In today’s mobile, highly energized society, young mothers are much more isolated than in years past. Many of them hardly know the women next door, and their sisters and mothers may live a thousand miles away. That’s why it is so important for those with small children to stay in touch with the outside world. Though it may seem safer and less taxing to remain cloistered within the four walls of a home, it is a mis-
take to do so. Loneliness does bad things to the mind. Furthermore, there are many ways to network with other women today, including church activities, Bible study groups and supportive programs such as Moms In Touch and Mothers of Preschoolers. Husbands of stay-at-home mothers need to recognize the importance of their support, too. It is a wise man who plans a romantic date at least once a week and offers to take care of the children so Mom can get a much-needed break. Burnout isn’t inevitable in a busy household. It can be avoided in families that recognize its symptoms and take steps to head it off. QUESTION: Our teenage daughter has become
extremely modest in recent months, demanding that even her sisters leave her room when she’s dressing. I think this is silly, don’t you? DR. DOBSON: No, I would suggest that you honor her requests for privacy. Her sensitivity is probably caused by an awareness that her body is changing, and she is embarrassed by recent developments (or the lack of them). This is likely to be a temporary phase, and you should not oppose her in it. 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.
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Submitted Article Over 300 people gathered in St John’s gym on Monday, May 3 for a kickoff dinner beginning the Future of Hope Campaign. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz joined the festivities and spoke to the crowd addressing the goals of this capital stewardship campaign. Father Chandler also spoke, giving additional information. A delicious meal was catered by Hall’s Catering of Louisville.
TOP: Campaign Chairpersons: Scott Parker, Mike and Debbie Jones listening to a speaker. LEFT: Archbishop Joseph Kurtz gives a speech.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF MEADE COUNTY As the Primary Election draws to a close, I ask you as a voter in Meade County to consider if YOU want a person running your county that is educated, active in church, family oriented, honest, willing to listen and interested in all areas of Meade County, then vote for HARRY S. CRAYCROFT for Meade County Judge Executive.
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(From left to right) Debra Estep, Tammie Whitaker, Dale Whitaker, Jason Whitaker gather together in prayer in front of the Meade County courthouse. By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard People from all types of faith gathered at the Meade County Courthouse Thursday, May 7 to celebrate the 59th observance of the National Day of Prayer. According to its Web site, the mission of this day is to “to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer.”
Brandenburg United Methodist Pastor Jim Robinson said this day is important since it shows people need to have prayer in their life. The theme of National Day of Prayer was “The lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” (Nahum 1:7) “I think it’s very important we take part in these things because we have a
right to pray in public,” said Leon Pike, of Pike Electric. Local pastors came out to support the National Day of Prayer; some of them included Jim Robinson, Happy Chandler, Bill Sego, Dave Campbell, Dan Paddock, Lucille Keith and Bob Cordell. At the end of the National Day of Prayer, Roxanne Nanney sang “God Bless America.”
As I have continued to visit and talk with the people in the communities of Meade County, I am gratified by your overwhelming encouragement and support. For your family, friends and neighbors who I have not yet visited, please encourage them to vote and become a member of the team for Harry S. Craycroft as your nominee for Meade County Judge Executive.
Together We Can Continue to Make It Better Your vote and support will be appreciated. On Tuesday evening, May 18th, 6:00 P.M., I will host an Appreciation Gathering for all of my supporters at the Brandenburg Inn, 519 Lawrence Street, Brandenburg. Vote and join us! Paid for by Harry S. Craycroft Campaign Fund, Bob Skaggs Treasurer
Elect Rebecca Richardson Property Valuation Administrator It has been a privilege to serve as your Property Valuation Administrator. I’m proud to be a part of the PVA team currently serving the citizens of Meade County. As Meade County’s incumbent PVA I am commited to: • Providing fair and courteous service • Open door policy • Communication of assessment information • Utilizing current PVA office deputies • Updating to improve efficiency I ask for your VOTE and SUPPORT May 18, 2010, in order to continue serving Meade County citizens professionally and fairly. Paid for by Rebecca Richardson for PVA
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Giraffe names narrowed to three
Soderstrom conducts final concert
By Kara Bussabarger, Louisville Zoo
Close to 6,700 names were submitted in the Zoo’s Baby Giraffe naming contest presented by Floyd Memorial Women’s Services. The Louisville Zoo judges, comprised of animal managers and zookeepers who care for the giraffes, narrowed the baby giraffe name down to three entries: Crosby, Sebastian and Steve. There were multiple entries for each finalist name selected, so winners will be chosen at random. •Crosby - Crosby Middle School sent in 430 entries for the name, which included letters of support and drawings. Their petition stated, “We, the undersigned, would be thrilled and honored if the newest addition to the Louisville Zoo community could be named Crosby.” •Sebastian — This name means revered and majestic. •Steve — This name means “crowned one” and victorious. Zoo visitors now have the final vote. Today through Sunday, May 16, 2010, zoo visitors are invited to vote for their favorite name by means of a kiosk placed on the zoo’s front plaza. Votes can be placed by making a contribution via coins or bills into the slot representing their favorite name. The name with the highest total donations will be declared the winner and announced on Thursday, May 20, 2010. All proceeds support the zoo’s efforts to provide excellent care for animals, a great experience for our guests and a better future for all living things.
Court From page A4 William A. Duckworth, 40, theft by deception/include cold checks under $500 – pled guilty, 10 days probation after 1 hour jail. William Alfred Martin, Jr., 31, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense – pled guilty, $25 fine; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree – pled guilty, 30 days, probated 2 years. Anthony Michael Pino, 24, fugitive from another state/misdemeanor – dismissed. Jerry L. Dowell, 23, failure to wear seat belts; license to be in possession; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, 1st offense; failure to produce insurance card – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/05/10. Matavia L. Cauldwell, 26, speeding 15 mph over limit – defer 6 months 10/27/10. Randi Lee Disponett, 30, one headlight, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/12/10. Jeffery A. Watts, 53, speeding 9 mph over limit – defer 6 months 10/27/10; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt – dismissed. Keith James Goings, 37, speeding 10 mph over limit – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/05/10. Jose Contreras, 27, no operator/moped license – court notice for 05/12/10. Tarcicio Rugama, 37, no operators/moped license – defer 6 months. Travis C. Holt, 27, speeding 26 mph over/greater – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 05/12/10. Michael R. Dysart, 33, failure to wear seat belts; failure of owner
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A two-hour old male baby giraffe born on Jan.11 with his mother, Mariah, at the Louisville Zoo The grand prize winner will receive a prize package valued at $810. It includes $500 Fly Bucks from Frontier Airlines, $50 Calistoga Artisan Sandwich gift card, plush stuffed animal and a behind-thescenes tour of the zoo’s giraffe exhibit. The two runners up will receive a prize package valued at $80 – which includes a $50 Calistoga Artisan Sandwich gift card, a plush stuffed animal and a fair-trade item from the zoo’s gift shop. Additional support for the zoo’s baby giraffe naming contest is provided by Frontier Airlines, Momslikeme. com and Calistoga Artisan Sandwiches. A new baby Masai giraffe was born on Monday, Jan. 11, to 22-year-old Mariah at the Louisville Zoo. The Louisville Zoo has had a successful giraffe breeding program over the years and this calf is the 20th giraffe to be born in the zoo’s 40 year history.
to maitain required insurance/security, 1st offense; no/expired registration plates; operatin on a suspended/ revoked operators license – failure to appear, court notice. Steve Carlton French, 35, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06/02/10. Venustiano C. Carranza, 44, no operator/moped license – failure to appear, court notice. Christopher C. Quisenberry, 36, failure to wear seat belts; no/ expired registration plates; failure of owner to maitain required insurance/ security 1st offense; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt – dismissed. Karen Lynetta Gibson, 46, careless driving; obstructed vision and/or windshield – failure to appear, court notice. Dominick Williams, 33, failure to wear seat belts; failure of owner to maitain required insurance/security 1st offense – dismissed. James Dame, 20, failure to wear seat belts; license to be in possession – done 04/27/10. Tyler D. Miller, 19, reckless driving – defer 12 months; no brake lights/ passenger vehicles – dismissed. Paul E. Marchese, 24, operating on a suspended/revoked license – Pled not guilty, pretrial conference 06/02/10. Shun Womack, 37, speeding 16 mph over limit; operating on a suspended/revoked operators license – pled not guilty, pretrial conference 07/28/10. Luis A. Ramirez-Beltran, 19, speeding 26 mph over/greater – amend 15 mph, $30 fine. Lonnie Brown, Jr., 30, speeding 16 mph over limit; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/sec 2nd offense; license to be in possession; failure to wear seat belts – continue to 05/05/10.
The baby giraffe is currently on exhibit daily, weather permitting. The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums and by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
At the end of the school year, Meade County schools will lose a pillar as Bruce Soderstrom retires as Band Director. His colleagues and former students are celebrating the mark he has made in Meade County, a mark that spanned three decades and touched almost 3,000 students. One celebration of Soderstrom’s accomplishments was a farewell concert held Sunday, in Meade County High School’s auditorium. Soderstrom’s wife Valerie, along with their two daughters Jessie and Lauren, attended the event and played along with the band on stage as Soderstrom conducted. The concert was also conducted by Assistant Band Director Matthew Williams and former students also had a chance to relive their band days on stage. “I’m just proud of the community,” Valerie said. “I’m proud of the band members. I’m proud of my children and Bruce. It shows the staying power and what commitment can do to the community.” Soderstrom loved seeing familiar faces and reliving memories. “I saw some faces I haven’t seen in a long time,” he said. “It’s just nice to see them. I’m flattered.” One of the memories shared by Williams occured his first week on the job. He was living in a hotel and didn’t have a permanent place to stay. So during any break he got, Wil-
liams was on his cell phone trying to find an apartment. One time Soderstrom came up to Williams and said he couldn’t have dreamed of being on a cell phone during his first week as assistant band director. Williams quickly apologized. But Soderstrom laughed and said it was because when he began as assistant band director they didn’t have cell phones. They also spoke about how Soderstrom was there before Stuart Pepper Middle School existed, before the road was paved in front of MCHS, and before MCHS had an auditorium. Those were just a few of the many stories shared during the event and Soderstrom loved every minute of it. “It was nice … I remember all of them,” he said, jokingly. “Somebody told me, just about a month ago ‘you just think your retiring.’” Even though his time with Meade County is coming to an end, Soderstrom will always keep music in his life. Valerie agreed, adding, music is something that can never be taken away. “No matter if you make that your professional career or just play casually,” Valerie said. “The administration has always been a strong supporter of the arts program and I’m sure they’ll continue to be because there is a lot of talent in this area.” As for the future, Soderstrom isn’t holding out the possibility of helping out with the Meade County band. “If they ask me to, I wouldn’t mind,” he said.
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Joe Wood
Meade County Jailer Justify and maintain a strict budget and provide fair, legal, and responsible services to the inmates and to the taxpayers
Apply a checks and balances program to make sure all in charge are providing legal and responsible actions
Immediately start a cell phone text program that alerts all of Meade County of any immediate danger of dangerous prisoners escape. Safety of the community is the overall, number one objective
Let’s work closely with the sheriff, city police, Ky. State Police and all law
enforcement agencies to be a more cohesive unit of our justice department
Enhance the drug and education program through the christian community to make prisoners a productive part of our community once released
Represent the community in a dignified and respectful manner My pledge to the people of Meade County As jailer I will serve as a positive role for my deputies and as a mentor for the new ones, by recognizing education and training I will not tolerate any one committing unlawful crimes while working for the detention facility. I will prosecute those who do. I will work to ensure a safe and respectful work place for myself and my coworkers and promote and participate in education and training programs. I have 19 years of experience as a police officer and hundreds of hours of training with the Department of Criminal Justice at Richmond, Ky. I will be a Jailer that Meade County will be proud of.
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MEETINGS
May 14, 2010
School board takes two days off the 2010-2011 school year By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Meade County Board of Education held its monthly meeting Tuesday. Some of the highlights of the meeting include: Local resident Kevin McSweeney did a presentation about his 21-year-old son Michael. About nine years ago, Michael went into cardiac arrest, which left him in a coma. After he awoke from his coma, Michael was blind, deaf and unable to feed himself. Kevin was trying to think of ways to help Michael. He thought to send Michael to school in Tennessee, but it wasn’t the right fit. After numerous calls, Kevin contacted Nancy Mitchell at Meade County Special Education Department. No one in Meade County refused and help was always there for Michael, Kevin said, and now Michael is set to graduate from Meade County High School. Kevin wanted to thank the people who have helped his son to graduate high school. He gave awards to Dana Sego, David Dailey, Nancy Mitchell
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LEFT to RIGHT: Nancy Mitchell, Kevin McSweeney, Dana Sego and David Dailey with their awards. and Bettye Wright. Superintendent Mitch Crump gave his personnel report, which included upcoming retirements, resignations, employees to be hired, substitute aids to be hired, summer school employees to be hired, non-renewal employees and personnel hired on continuing contract for the 2010-2011 school year. •Approval of Change Order No. 6 for Flaherty Primary, which is for adding a layer of coating on top of the drywall in the gym. •Approval of the amended school calendar change for the 2010-2011 school year. Crump said they took two
days off the end of the school year due to the state budget, but they will put back those two days if the state asks them too. •Approval to purchase produce through “competitive negotiations” for the 2010-2011 school year. •Approval of 2009-2010 financial audits. •Approval of disclosure of free and reduced price information agreement. •Approval to contract with Iris Stull for physical therapy services over the summer. •Consideration to bid Striegal Asphalt Co. for blacktopping. The motion passed. •Consideration to bid on
Raben Tires for tires. The motion passed. •Consideration to bid for janitorial supplies. The motion passed. •Consideration to bid Knight’s Mechanical for HVAC, Hobbs Electric for electrical maintenance, Bill Morgan for painting. The motion passed. •Approval to join the Kentucky School Board Association. •Approval of summer fundraisers. •Approval of Meade County Skills USA trip to Kansas City, Mo., June 21–26 for national competition. •Approval of Meade County HOSA trip to Orlando, Fla., June 22–27 for national competition. •Approval of Meade County FBLA trip to Nashville July 14–18, for national competition. •Approval of Meade County high school boys basketball team trip to Orlando, Fla., Dec. 26–30, 2011. The Meade County Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Meade County Board of Education building.
Greenwave Music Hall’s business license revoked By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Brandenburg City Council held its monthly meeting Monday, at Brandenburg City Hall. The highlights of the meeting include: •Approval of the April 12 meeting minutes. •Treasurer’s Report: the budget is $36,685.23 as of May 10. The council moved to transfer $70,000 to maintenance, $20,000 to bond and interest sinking funds and $5,000 to sewer line extension. The motion passed. •Held the second reading of Ordinance 484, which defines landscaping and buffer standards. The ordinance passed. •Spoke about the KLC-Re-
financing Water Plant Loan, which equals to $790,000. Fifth-third bank pulled out of the loan, so now the council has to go through the Kentucky League of Cities. The KLC said they needed a decision by the end of the week, so the council held a first reading of the loan, Ordinance 485. The council had another meeting Wednesday to hold a second reading to get approved for the loan. The loan passed. Departmental reports: •Office — working on the budget. •Police — Chief Jeff Cox spoke about the Citizens on Patrol report and how the department is working to get a sponsorship renewal. Currently, the police had 11 cases
open; seven of them have since been closed. A new police officer, Billy Richardson from Breckinridge County, is set to start May 22. The Dodge Charger police car is currently down due to damage and is in the process of being repaired. •Water/ Sewer — TJ Hughes said the city had an eight percent water loss. They are done flushing hydrants around the city, working on issues around town and working to clean up the park after recent flooding. •Approved three business licenses for Derm Specialist, Down Home Ice Cream and Studio Brew Café. •Approved a solicitor’s license for Pike Lawn and Garden. •Approved an off-site dis-
play for Ray’s Ford-Mercury and Tony Brown Chevrolet. Both businesses are going to set up at the Meade County Fairgrounds. •The council then moved to go into closed session. Once closed session was done, Councilman Bruce Fackler moved to suspend the license for Greenwave Music Hall, located at East Hwy 620 in Brandenburg. The council decided to suspend Greenwave Music Hall’s license on the Fire Marshall’s recommendation. Greenwave Music Hall will be closed until further notice. The Brandenburg City Council meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Brandenburg City Hall.
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Muldraugh addresses parking By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The Muldraugh City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday. At the meeting, council members: •Heard about a problem with mailbox vandalism in the city. The council stated that the police will be notified about the problem. •Heard concerns from a citizen about the amount of parking places required at apartment complexes within the city. A public hearing on the issue will be held on May 20. •Heard monthly activities reports from the police department. •Heard from Fire Chief Danny Dresel that grant applications for funding for
new radios and pagers had been submitted. •Heard from Public Works Supervisor Anthony Lee that Craig Dawson passed his certification exam. Lee also informed the council that the force main on Harris Street is nearly completed. •Heard a request from councilman Louis Holston, Jr. to have the Muldraugh City Hall repainted. •Made a motion for Mayor Danny Tate to obtain a loan to pay a $40,000 invoice to Hawkins Engineering. The motion carried. •Discussed contacting an attorney and holding a special session to possibly adjust the interest penalty on delinquent storm water runoff taxes. •Made a motion to adjourn. The motion carried.
Riverport Authority drafts grant By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The Riverport Authority held its monthly meeting on May 4. At the meeting, board members: •Made a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting. The motion carried. •Heard that the group’s account balance more than $50,709 •Heard that the status of leases pending with Consolidated Grain and Barge and the Industrial Authority have not made much progress since the last meeting. •Stated that they are willing to meet at any time with Fiscal Court and the Industrial Authority to discuss the lease. The board made a motion to draft and send a letter to Fiscal Court and Industrial Authority to open talks pertaining to the lease agreement. The motion carried. •Heard from the Infrastructure Authority that there is an issue with a flow meter that the city of Bran-
denburg wants them to install. Engineer Mike Jones recommended that the Riverport Authority to finish the construction process first, and then install the meter. The flow meter does not have to be installed before the project is completed. •Heard the monthly invoices. An invoice for over $153,000 was submitted by Phillips Brothers Construction and an invoice of $12,355 was submitted. The board made a motion to approve the invoices. The motion carried. •Heard that an application for a Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy grant had been drafted. The grant money will be used to establish a terminal for agricultural products and to produce a market for local grain producers, which would cut eight to 12 cents per barrel on transportation costs. The board made a motion to approve the application. The motion carried. •Made a motion to adjourn. The motion carried.
ELECT JOHN STINEBRUNER
MEADE COUNTY SHERIFF REPUBLICAN PRIMARY MAY 18, 2010
I WILL NEVER BETRAY YOUR TRUST I WILL NEVER MISLEAD THE PUBLIC I WILL NEVER FORGET WHO I WORK FOR I respec ully ask for your vote and support on May 18. It is me to vote for “YOU” for a change. John S nebruner, Candidate for Meade County Sheriff
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One stop shop: anything and more at More and More By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
What started out as selling t-shirts at a flea market in Louisville to earn extra money, led Rob Caporale and his wife Missy down a path to open up a one-stop-shop. Rob and Missy are the owners of the More and More Store and R & M Detailing in Muldraugh. More and More has been open for about a year and the R & M portion of it has been open for about two and a half years. “We rent, buy and sell movies,” Rob said. “We also sell video games and anything and everything else … that’s why it’s called the More and More store.” Staying true to his word, the More and More store lives up to its name: it sells just about everything such as DVDs, t-shirts, posters and fish tanks. The only restriction Rob and Missy have in place is the items must be legal and family oriented. To Rob, that is what makes his business different from the competition. “Well, just for the simple
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Missy (left) and Rob Caporale work on upcoming orders for the More and More Store. fact that anything and everything we get our hands on we’ll sell it, buy it from people or whatever we got to do,” Rob said. According to Rob, the event that sparked his interest to create this business started with him working at a car detailing business. He
soon branched out and began selling different things such as t-shirts. Starting with a booth at a Louisville flea market, More and More store was born. “It progressed from there,” Rob said. “We started asking customers if they felt like (selling and renting movies)
Avoid summer moving scams Submitted by Better Business Bureau
May is National Moving Month, the start of the busiest time of the year for changing residences. More than 37 million Americans — or about 13 percent — move to a different home every year, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics. Unfortunately, every year, Better Business Bureau receives extremely serious complaints from consumers who have fallen prey to dishonest and sometimes unlicensed moving companies. BBB received more than 8,400 complaints against movers in 2009. Complaints to BBB about movers are primarily about damaged or lost goods and final prices in excess of original estimates. In a common worst-case scenario, the moving company will essentially hold the customer’s belongings hostage and require potentially thousands of dollars to unload the truck. Following a few simple rules when looking for a mover will go a long way toward protecting you from being victimized by scammers this summer, advises BBB and the American Moving & Storage Association. “Virtually anyone with a truck and a Web site can claim
to be a mover and they can’t all be trusted to adhere to standards for honesty and ethical conduct,” said AMSA President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr. “When it comes to such an important decision, you can save a lot of heartache by doing just a little homework to track down the companies that put customer service and integrity first. For interstate moves, that means an AMSA certified ProMover.” “Checking a mover’s credentials is critical and easy. Just last year, consumers relied on BBB more than 1 million times for finding a trustworthy mover,” says Reanna Smith-Hamblin, VP/Communications of the BBB serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky. “When deciding who to hire, check the company out with the BBB first.” BBB and AMSA offer the following checklist for finding a trustworthy moving company: • Research the company thoroughly. While state regulations vary, all interstate movers must, at minimum, be licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and are assigned a motor carrier number you can verify at www.protectyourmove.gov. Also check the company’s rating with your BBB; BBB maintains more than 17,000
reliability reports on movers across North America. Having at least a satisfactory BBB rating is one of seven screenings that AMSA relies on when authorizing its interstate mover members to display the ProMover logo, the sign of a quality, professional mover which has pledged to abide by the organization’s Code of Ethics. • Get at least three in-home estimates. No legitimate mover will offer to give you a firm estimate on-line or over the phone. Also keep in mind that the lowest estimate can sometimes be an unrealistic low-ball offer, which can cost you more in the end. • Know your rights. Research your rights as a consumer with both the state you currently reside in and where you are moving to. Also enlist the help of BBB or local law enforcement if the moving company fails to live up to its promises or decides to hold your belongings hostage. More tips and information on how to choose a mover and plan your move are available at AMSA’s consumer Web site, www.moving.org; and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s web site, www.protectyourmove.gov. To research a mover or find the nearest Better Business Bureau, visit www.bbb.org.
Ten scams you should know about BY David Uffington Dollars and Sense
When you read lists of the latest scams, they’re all different. There are some scams, however, that seem to make all the current lists. Here are the ones to beware of at this point, in no particular order. 1. Help for Haiti Websites: Still a hot topic, the FBI told CNN it is “suspicious” of most of the 4,600 sites seeking donations for Haiti earthquake victims. 2. Home repair: Spring is here, and so are the guys with a truck full of tools or asphalt, ready to take your money in advance. 3. Weddings: Beware “free” tickets to bridal shows; dresses with fake labels; planners, photographers and caterers who take your money and run. 4. The Census: You may be contacted in person, by e-mail or by phone by people looking for your personal banking information and demanding
that you’re obligated to give it. You’re not. 5. Toyota “recall”: These scams involve a toll-free number that is very similar to the real Toyota number. When you call the fake number, you’ll be charged $5.96 and will be asked for information such as your Social Security number. 6. Work at home: You’ll get information that tells you how to find the jobs, not the actual jobs. 7. Windows 7 updates: You could lose money when you pay for fake software update codes, or postage for free updates. 8. Canada lottery - Soccer World Cup: You’ll be invited to send money to be in the promotional lottery. Worse, you’ll be told you’ve already won and just have to send in some fees. 9. Mystery hoppers: You could be charged for a guide and a kit showing how to find the jobs, or they’ll ask for your banking information so they
can automatically deposit your pay. 10. Stranded pets: Your heartstrings will be tugged, and you could end up paying for adoption fees, vaccinations, customs fees and more ... but your pet never arrives. To keep up with scams, take a look at the scams web site message board at www. scam.com. You don’t have to log in to read the messages. Also, Consumer Affairs, at consumeraffairs.com, is an informal site that appears to keep up with the latest scams as well as recalls. Rule of thumb: Be suspicious when it comes to your money or information. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com.
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was a service they would use and they said ‘yeah’.” Missy agreed there was a need for this type of store since a lot of people in Muldraugh don’t have credit cards. Rob and Missy both consider the store their baby, since they practically built it
from the ground up. “It’s been a lot more work than a baby though,” Missy said, jokingly. Rob and Missy are a team when it comes to the decisions made at the business and that’s just the way they like it. “It’s ours and we don’t have somebody trying to tell us what we need to do and all that stuff,” Rob said. Both Rob and Missy agreed their favorite part about running their own business is simply just working with people. “I love the people,” Missy said. As of right now, the Caporale’s don’t see their 7-yearold son Jake in line to take over the business. “He wants to be an Army fireman,” Missy said. Rob acknowledged it’s a bit too early too tell if Jake will take over or not. “At this stage, he’s a little young to even be thinking about that,” he said. Even Rob and Missy’s dog Winslow has been helping out with the stores. He is usually happily waiting
outside as a customer walks in the doors, but on one condition: give him some attention before going into the store. Some customers love Winslow and bring him dog treats. “Everybody knows him,” Missy said. “All of our customers are like ‘Winslow, how are you doing?’ It’s kind of like he is a part of the staff. Now we just need to pay him to do some work.” As for the future of the store, the Caporales only have one thing in mind: expansion. “We want a bigger and better selection,” Missy said. The More and More Store is located on 346 N. Dixie Highway in Muldraugh. The business is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The R & M Detailing portion is also open during those hours and also by appointment. For more information on these businesses call 502-821-9102.
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Do you know what happened during 2003-2006? I Bill H I, Haynes, fformer jjudge d executive, ti am seeking k that office again in the May 18, 2010 Primary. I offer the following which maybe of assistance to county citizens. This is a list of some of the accomplishments of our administration for years 2003-2006. I do this to show the last 3 administrations have been more pass through efforts than single year completions, due to modern technology and continual updates, the riverport project, industrial development, E911 advancements, and the BRAC effort to name some important ones. • Meade and Hardin counties plus Lincoln Trail worked to save Ft. Knox in BRAC • Once retained Meade, Hardin and Lincoln Trail together formed the One Knox organization as a permanent advocate for the community effort. • Helped create and support the BRAC road trips. • We picked up the riverport effort, getting legal work done and Corps of Engineers tests and requirements performed plus legal work accomplished. • Received $1,000,000 for the riverport road plus miscellaneous funds. • Acquired the industrial land from Arch Chemical. • Were allowed to choose the start date for 448 widening from 1638 to 1051 and see its completion. • The bypass widening was selected and arranged near the end of our term. • A new vehicle was purchased for the animal control officer. • The county was already pursuing the relocation of 933. • We saw completion of Highway 60 and participated in some access changes, signage and lighting. • We worked with the city of Louisville to acquire a connector between Darnall Road and now Rockridge. • A social host ordinance was passed at the request of Meade County High School students. • Provided assistance to the senior citizens center on several occasions. • A new ethics ordinance was passed which also provided legal assistance to the commission when needed. • An adult entertainment ordinance was passed. • We opened the ball field at Muldraugh. • Allowed Hardin County to provide water to a portion of Meade County which didn’t have water service. • A water softener was added in the courthouse to protect all water lines and jail equipment. • Grants were obtained to install new radio equipment in dispatch center. • Enhanced E911 was started by passing an ordinance and signing contracts with Brandenburg Telephone and Bell South. • We saw a number of roads repaired as well as roads receiving chip and seal or asphalt. • We saw a number of water lines installed throughout the county. • We started a second road service district ordinance to bring in more roads. • Space was provided at Meade Olin Park for a new sports building with all material being donated. • The Health Department addition and renovation was approved and completed. • We updated the cable ordinance for compliance. • The Homeland Security NIMS Program was instituted and compliance accomplished. • A new road grader was purchased. • A new tractor and trencher was purchased for the road department. • The courthouse heat and cooling system was gone through and restored to a good rebuild condition.
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DIRECTIONS: From 31W between Elizabethtown and Radcliff turn onto Hwy 220. The auction site will be about 11.8 miles on the right, at the intersection of Hwy 220 and Hwy 920. REAL ESTATE Tract 1: 15.797 Acres with approximately 912’ of frontage on Hwy 220 and approximately 550’ of frontage on Hwy 920. The 1,488 sq ft concrete block building has a partial basement and kitchen and was formerly used as a general store then a residence. Also located on this tract is a barn with a partially concreted floor, formerly used as a corn crib. The grain bin currently on this tract will be sold separately and does NOT remain on the tract. Tract 2: 103.875 acres of gently rolling land approximately 60% open with the remainder in woods. This tract has approximately 1,600’ of road frontage on 920 and is located directly across from Tract 1. Tract 3: 196.967 acres of rolling land with approximately 900’ of frontage on Hwy 220. This tract features two large metal barns and is approximately 70% open land with the remainder in woods. Tract 4: 0.701 acres located across Hwy 220 from Tract 3. Tract 5: 0.527 acres located across Hwy 220 from Tract 3. GUNS/POCKET KNIVES: *Guns are stored off site until the day of the auction and are not available for viewing until the morning of the auction* .22 lever action rifle, Model 1908 Harrington & Richardson 12 gauge single shot, Joseph Golcher percussion muzzle loader, percussion muzzle loader no markings, cap lock pistol that appears to have been buried for a long period of time-old, small revolver with US on handle no other markings, Sabre pocketknives and others. ANTIQUES/PERSONAL PROPERTY: Grain bin (currently located on Tract 1), tobacco cutter, iron shoe last, Czechoslovakian copy of Stradivarius violin, croquenot board, church fans, old books, dishes, framed prints, wooden salt & pepper shakers, Occupied Japan porcelain figurine, porcelain figurines, sheet music, primitive wooden box, RC Allen cash register, vinyl records, milk cans, folding wheelchair, lawn chairs, fishing rods & reels, whitewash brushes, hand saws, rakes, wrenches, level, twine, watering cans, tobacco setter, scythe, primitive hand tools, modern hand tools, charcoal lighter fluid, old purses, wire, insulators, nuts, bolts, and nails all sizes, Belknap Hardware washboard, wooden tool chest, 2 single tree collars, draft horse collar, 2 metal lockers, pressure cooker, Ball jars, vases, chest of drawers, book shelf, primitive table, primitive chest, yard sticks, wicker baskets, Philco TV, step stool, pots, pans, carnival glass container with lid, Homer Laughlin plates, TV trays, snow shovels, croquet set, thatched seat chair, advertising boxes, Rex 90 wagon, picnic basket, bedside toilet, coolers, horseshoes, scrap iron, 3 bottom push plow, steel gates, roll of woven wire, roll of barbed wire, scoops, and many other miscellaneous items. FURNITURE/ANTIQUES: Wardrobe with mirrored dresser, wooden chair, Stimpson delicatessen scale, Stimpson fan top computing scale, electric lift chair, recliner, magazine table, sofa, phone table, primitive church pew, padded chairs, primitive wooden tables, vinyl easy chair, piano, steamer chest, Royal Crown Victor cooler with sliding top doors, Fairbanks Standard cast iron scale, wooden folding chairs, antique iron baby bed with drop sides, and other items. APPLIANCES: GE refrigerator, GE oven, Kenmore washing machine, Belknap refrigerator. TERMS: A 10% buyers premium will be added to all winning bids to determine the final sale price. On real estate, $5,000 will be due on the day of sale with the balance due within 30 days. Inspections of any type must be performed prior to the sale date or the right is waived. Property is sold as is with no guarantees by the seller nor Hodges Auction Company. On personal property, cash or good check for the full purchase amount is due on the day of sale. SELLER: McHenry and Lizzie Mae Bewley Trust
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Congratulations and thanks to all of our Derby Coloring and Hat Contest participants and winners. We had over 200 entries in our Coloring Contest alone. Needless to say, the staff here at The News Standard had a difficult time picking a winner. The lucky winner of our Derby Hat Contest was Liz Bell with Amber Hyde, Sherry Ferguson, Debbie Masterson, and Pat Scott galloping in at a close second. All of the hats were lovely and very creative. The coloring contest winner was Alfred Gonzales, a talented and creative student at Brandenburg Primary. He was very excited to be picked from the large number of entries and cannot wait to visit Holiday World with his family. Thanks to all of the other children who turned in their wonderful pictures. They were all very impressive.
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Carl and Judy Austin are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 22, 1960, in Ramsey, Ind. The Austins have a daughter, Sarah Austin of Ft. Meyers, Fla.; a son, Jeffery Austin of Brownstown, Ind.; and a daughter, Elizabeth Austin, deceased. They also have six grandchildren; Christina, Bryan, Lucas, and Hunter Austin and Austin Dickerson. Carl and Judy will be celebrating this special occasion at Doe Valley Swim and Tennis Club with their family and friends.
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AGRICULTURE Farmer finds new uses for goat’s milk A12 - The News Standard
Friday, May 14, 2010
By Casey Tolliver The News Standard
When most people think of goat dairy products, they think of goat’s milk and cheeses. Critter Haven Soaps, owned by local resident Leslie Jackson, has bridged the gap between the comestible and the cosmetic by using goat’s milk for products for the outside of the body. Jackson uses milk from the goats she raises to make all natural hand milled and molded soaps, goat’s milk hand and body cream, leather saddle soap and even goat’s milk shaving cream. She specializes in the hand-milled soaps. “It’s an all natural product that’s good for the skin,” Jackson said. “It’s not just a good cosmetic, but good for the environment.” She likes to buy her ingredients, such as honey, from local sources, when possible. Jackson grows her own plants such as mint and lavender to use in her products. She commissioned a potter in Louisville to handcraft shaving mugs to go with the shaving creams. The handles of the mugs also serve as brush holders. Jackson, who has raised goats for over 30 years, started selling the goats milk products nearly a year ago, when she was caught up in the recent rash of job cuts and lost her job at a chemical plant. Though chemicals used to be her livelihood, she is now making products to steer people to use all natural products. “We just have too many chemicals in our lives,” she said. Jackson, who is also a former biology and chemistry teacher, has been able to put the experience of her other careers to use in making the soaps and other products. She uses a process similar to a science experiment, mixing and boiling the all-natural ingredients to produce a chemical reaction. The soaps are basically made up of goat’s milk, strong alkalis and all natural vegetable oils, such as palm, coconut and olive oils. Jackson mixes the ingredients with lye, which produces a natural chemical reaction. She then pours the soaps into a mold, and allows them to harden and cure for four to six weeks in order for the PH
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Leslie Jackson, owner of Critter Haven Soaps, makes a fresh batch of goat’s milk soap of the soaps to lower. Jackson got started selling her products at the Meade County Farmer’s Market, and currently sells them at seven farmer’s markets, including two in Louisville on Saturdays, and a couple area stores. Critter Haven Soaps has expanded from Jackson selling her handmade soaps and other products at farmer’s markets, to a true cottage industry ran out of an old farmhouse converted into a soap house and storefront. Her store, which is located in Irvington,Ky. is set to officially open later this summer but people can stop by to browse and purchase products whenever Jackson is there, she said. Her soaps and hand creams vary in scent from the dreary sounding, yet sweet and earthy smelling dragon’s blood, to cinnamon, blackberry, green apple, mountain earth and many other aromas waft throughout the soap shop. There are more than 40 scents to choose from. Her best selling soap is the oatmeal honey, which is made with crushed oats and honey. She said people like it the best because of the exfoliate quality of the oatmeal. Critter Haven Soaps is named after the animal shelter on her farm, where Jackson takes in stray and abandoned dogs, cats, goats, horses, cows and other animals. Her farm, which is located off of Sinking Creek near Bewleyville, is basically an allnatural organic farm, according to Jackson. “We just think it’s a better
way,” she said. “We actually even lived without electricity on the farm for about five years.” Jackson, who has twelve of her own goats on the farm, raises Nubian and French alpine goats. Jackson said she may diversify her products in the future, but the soaps and hand creams keep her busy.
She spends nearly 75 hours a week making and selling soaps, and the hard work comes with an unsullied perk. “Since I’ve started making soap, I’ve never had such clean hands,” she said. Find out more about Critter Haven Soaps at www.critterhavensoaps.com.
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VOTE WITH CONFIDENCE VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE VOTE STAN HESLEP MEADE COUNTY SHERIFF
Democratic Primary, May 18, 2010 • • • •
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Eagle scout, Boy Scouts of America US Army Combat Veteran of Vietnam 40 yrs federal, state, local police training and experience Worked all areas of police work, dispatch, accident investigation, road patrol, crime-theft prevention, crime scene investigations, drug investigations, crimes against elderly and children, and established community policing programs 28 yrs with Meade County Sheriff Dept, as Deputy and Chief Deputy Over 10 yrs experience in local and state disaster response
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I will establish a citizens committee to interview, review, and recommend Sheriff Department staffing I invite members of our younger generation, male and female, to apply to come on the department to ensure a sound future I will increase deputies trained in drug awareness resistance education program in county schools I will establish programs that will focus the full force of the department on the removal of drugs from our county I will fully support neighborhood crime watch programs I will pursue federal grants to fund new programs
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No one else measures up! If you have questions, call me at 828-3880 Respectfully, Stan Heslep, Democrat Candidate for Sheriff
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Kentuckian Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • KY Dept of Ag-USDA Market News • Monday, April 26, 2010 Receipts: 224 Last week: 330 Last year: 249 ***AD-Average Dressing, HD-High Dressing, LD-Low Dressing Compared to last week: Slaughter cows were steady to 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls steady Feeder steers and heifers steady on light test Slaughter cows were 16 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 04 percent: Replacement cows 08 percent and feeders 68 percent: The feeder supply included 33 percent steers, 00 percent holstein steers, 39 percent heifers and 28 percent bulls. 14 percent weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 122.00128.00; 300-400 lbs 127.00-134.00; 400-500 lbs 125.00;
500-600 lbs 121.00 122.00; Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 116.00-119.50 Large 3 Holsteins: No Test Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 115.00-116.00; 300-400 lbs 109.50-123.00; 400-500 lbs 107.00-114.00; 500600 lbs 98.50-105.00. Medium and Large 2 500-600 lbs 91.00. Feeder Bulls Medium and Large: 1-2 200-300 lbs 131.00; 300400 lbs 120.00-125.00; 400-500 lbs 114.50-122.00; 500-600 lbs 110.00-118.00 600-700 lbs 91.50-100.00. Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 900-1720 58.00-65.50 66.50-67.50 48.00-55.50 Boner 80-85 970-1050 53.00-56.00 62.00
Lean 85-90 740-1010 50.50-52.50 43.50 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grd Weight Carcass Boning% AD HD 1 1410-1985 79-81 71.00-73.00 2 1460-2230 74-78 66.50-68.00 60.00 Stock Cow Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2 3-8 years old 905-1050 lbs with 100-300 lbs calves at side 775.00-960.00 per pair. Stock Bulls: 1 Angus bull 1375 lbs 74.00 per cwt. 1 Angus bull 1315 lbs 75.00 per cwt. Baby Calves: Beef 150.00-195.00 per head
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Softball beats N. Hardin for a seven-game win streak, B3
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Yates signs to play golf at Kentucky Wesleyan By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard
Baseball
Tennis seniors have final home matches, B2
Last fall when Meade County senior Tyler Yates shot an 86 during the region golf tournament, he knew that he didn’t want to end his career on that kind of note. Fast-forward to this spring, Yates will have a chance to exercise those region demons after signing to play college golf at Ken-
tucky Wesleyan in Owensboro, Ky. on Monday. “He was our leader this year,” said Meade County golf coach Josh Thompson. “He played as well as anybody this year. We can go on and on about his disappointing region, but this is a nice way to redeem himself and play some college golf.” Yates was shooting well into the mid-70s throughout his senior campaign and
was looking to make a bid for the state tournament. But harsh winds at the region tournament wrecked havoc on his score and blew away any hopes of making it to state. “If I would have gotten to state that would have helped so much,” Yates said. “But I still had a good year. The region still makes me real hungry. It’s going
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Tyler Yates had a disappointing region tournament but redeemed himself by signing to play college golf.
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Greenwave V/JV Baseball @ Fern Creek 5/7:30 p.m.
Lady Waves V/JV Softball @ Daviess Co. 6:30 p.m.
May 18-21 MCHS Tennis Regional Tournament @ E’town 4:30 p.m.
May 18 Greenwave V/JV Baseball @ Central Hardin 6/8 p.m.
Lady Waves V/JV Softball @ Central Hardin 5:30 p.m.
May 19 SPMS Traveling football squad practice 3-5:15 p.m.
Freshman Softball Butler Doubleheader @ Shively Park 6 p.m.
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The Meade County archery team is ambushed by their coaches with silly string after the NASP National Tournament on Saturday.
High school archery team takes third at nationals, coaches exact silly string revenge By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard
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fter the Meade County High School archery team finished third at the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) National Tournament this past weekend in Louisville, the team celebrat-
more fated when they were fighting for a first place finish against Breckinridge County. The two are familiar foes as Meade County won the World Championship in October 2009 and the State Championship in March over Breckinridge County with a combined score
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ambushing the team. “I think they have forgotten about it.” Sure enough the coaches — Stull, Tim and Kristie Parcell — surprised the team with a shower of silly string. “It’s karma,” yelled the coaches while decorating the team in the foam string. Rather than karma, Meade County’s real competition was
‘Waves take No. 1 seed from HC Basketball ‘Wizard’ to teach at camp in June
Lady Waves V/JV Softball @ Jeffersontown 5:30 p.m.
Freshman Baseball North Hardin Doubleheader
ed by posing with the trophy and taking pictures. But the coaches had other plans as they had overdue payback with the team who doused them with water after winning the state championship in March. “We told them we were going to get them back,” archery coach Travis Stull said, before
Chris Saunders gets in a rundown against Hancock County on Tuesday.
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After losing 7-0 to the Hancock County Hornets last week, the Meade County Greenwave baseball team knew they had to come out swinging in Tuesday’s rematch game. Meade County did just that when they had a six run rally during the bottom of the first inning and went on to win 8-4. “Hit them in the mouth,” said senior right fielder Tyler Yates. “That’s what coach told us to do and that’s what we did.” Due to the 11th District tiebreaker rule, Meade County clinched the No. 1 seed by winning the second game of the two. With the No. 1 seed, Meade County gets a bye and an automatic bid into the region tournament. “It’s a big win,” said Meade County head coach
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By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Greenwave Basketball Camp just got a little flair this year as DP from the Harlem Wizards will be a special guest to the camp. “DP,” short for David Paul, visited Meade County last fall when the Harlem Wizards took on the Meade County Allstar team. During the sold out event DP realized how successful the Meade County program is.
“He said he wanted to come back and help out,” said Greenwave baseketball head coach Jerry Garris. “When he was down here doing promos he was quizzing me and he saw that we had a pretty good program here.” He will return to show Meade County campers how to bring a little wizardry into their own game. Garris will have DP help every camper
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Tyler Yates signs to play golf at Kentucky Wesleyan on Monday alongside his family, Meade County golf teammates and coaches.
Yates From page B1 to make me want to strive even more.” Yates knew he wanted to play golf as soon as he put a club in his hand as a fifth grader. “Ever since I picked up a golf club I knew I wanted to play as long as I can,” he said. “I love the game and I’m looking forward to playing in college.” Yates’ father, Joe, remembered when Yates first started playing golf. “He hit the ball around for a little while,” Joe said. “But he didn’t get serious until his seventh and eighth grade year. He decided he could do something with it if he really put his mind to it. We got him some lessons and some good clubs. That turned into some pretty good rounds (of golf).” Tyler then joined the Meade County varsity team when he was in eighth grade. “He’s just someone that’s gotten better year after year,” Thompson said. “This year he had a real good year.” During Yates’ junior year, he really started to envision playing golf at the collegiate level. “My sophomore and junior year I started to get pretty good,” he said. “That’s when I thought I could play college golf. I’ve progressed through the years, now here I am, signing to play in college. It
will be interesting to see how much I improve in the next few years.” Thompson, who has competed with plenty of college players, said that Yates will improve tremendously in just one year. “He will improve more in a year than he did in three years here,” Thompson said. “That’s the difference with college and high school. There won’t be any more baseball for him. It will be golf and that’s it. That’s why he’ll improve so much.” Yates is a multi-sport athlete and plays right field for the Greenwave baseball team. His athletic ability will take him a long way, according to Thompson. “The fact that he has a good demeanor and he’s athletic will make him a good player,” Thompson said. “He likes to compete. He’s a competitor and you have to be in this game. He’ll even have to compete for spots just on his team.” Yates has enjoyed his years playing two Meade County sports, but a baseball swing is completely different from a golf swing. “I like juggling the two sports,” he said. “It’s been fun and they are my two favorite sports. But golf is my main focus. That’s what I like to focus on the most. “If I put down a golf club I would say my baseball average would probably raise,” he added. “I’m not really worried about it. I’d much rather
have a better golf swing than a baseball swing any day.” Heading to college this fall, Yates will have all summer to work on his game. “I’m going to play everyday this summer,” Yates said. “I’m going to tweak my swing and get it down. My short game is my strength right now. I have to work off the tee. I have a lot to learn — especially the length of the game.” While Yates looks forward to college, it was a bittersweet day for his mother, Karen Yates. “It’s a very proud day, but it’s also very sad. It’s my first one leaving home and going off to college,” Karen said, whose other child is seventhgrader Trevor Yates. “It’s great that he has a chance to further his education and play golf at the same time. But it’s hard letting go. It’s hard not having him with us. We’re a close family.” In the end, Yates is playing a game he can enjoy all his life, while majoring in business management. “Golf means so much to me. Other sports, 10 or 15 years is when you’re in your prime,” Yates said. “With golf you can play your whole life … until you can’t walk. “On top of that, getting paid to go to school is the best thing,” he added. “That helps out a whole lot. I wanted to play college golf since day one. Now I am. So I did what I wanted to do.” He’ll also get to redeem that region score in the process.
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Tennis seniors play final home match Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County tennis had senior night on Monday. Here are the results from this week’s matches: John Hardin defeats Meade County girls tennis team 5-0. Singles Allie Schamburg (JH) def. Jenna Mullen (MC), 6-3, 2-6 and 6-3. Ashley Schamburg (JH) def. Caroline Wilson (MC), 6-4 and 7-5. Brenda Parker (JH) def. Whitney Shelton (MC), 8-3. Doubles Megan Edlin and Katie Ragland (JH) def. Olivia Wright and Alexis Hobbs (MC), 6-3 and 6-1. Melissa Burns and Angie Lewis (JH) def. Jena McKinney and Jessie Coppage (MC), 6-0 and 6-2. John Hardin defeats Meade
County boys tennis team 3-2. Singles P. Lau (JH) def. William Kaelin (MC), 0-6, 6-4 and 6-4. Will Campbell (MC) def. McQuown (JH), 9-7. Doubles Matt Buckman and Quintin Franke (MC) def. Wilk and Edlin (JH), 7-6 (7-5) and 6-0. Thomas and Harp (JH) def. Matt Hewlett and Zach Brown (MC), 7-5 and 6-3. Anderson and S. Lau (JH) and Ethan Wright and Daniel Orr (MC), 8-3. LaRue County defeats Meade County girls tennis team, 3-2. Singles Michelle Seymour (LC) def. Jenna Mullen (MC), forfeit. Caroline Wilson (LC) def. Cameron Howell (LC), 8-2. Whitney Shelton (MC) def. Abby Campbell (LC), 8-2.
Doubles Nancy Howell and Paige Nalley (LC) def. Olivia Wright and Alexis Hobbs (MC), 6-7 (7-9), 6-2 and 6-4. Jena McKinny and Jessie Coppage def. Kenzie Langley and Haley Best (LC), 8-6. LaRue County defeats Meade County boys tennis team, 5-0. Singles D. Parr (LC) def. Chase Garris (MC), 6-3 and 6-1. Abell (LC) def. William Kaeline (MC), 8-1. Doubles K. Albert and B. Haun (LC) def. Matt Buckman and Quintin Franke (MC), 6-2 and 6-3. Lee and Gozard (LC) def. Matt Hewlett and Dalton Morgan (MC), 8-1. Contreras and Mather (LC) def. Zach Brown and Ethan Wright (MC), 9-7.
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From page B1 Todd Clanton, whose team is now 13-12. “What’s even bigger is we knew what was on the line. We came out of the gate ready to play and set the tone. It really did win the game for us because they came back.” The bottom of the first started with a walk and a single by junior second baseman Scott King. Senior designated hitter Daniel DeRossett hit a double to score two runs, making the score 2-0. Sophomore catcher Brady Smith made it 3-0 when he hit in DeRossett with a single and then junior Brenton Smith’s double scored one more to make it 4-0 with only one out. The Greenwave scored two more runs with bases loaded to end the opening inning with a 6-0 lead. During the inning, Hancock County pulled its starting pitcher, Neff Brown. Brown threw a one-hitter against the Greenwave earlier in the season. “He pitched against us down there,” Clanton said. “He put it to us so well, I guess they figured he could do it again. “We hit him hard during the first game, but we hit it right at their players. To our kids credit we didn’t get down on ourselves and since then we’ve hit the ball well.” The Hornets stung back during the top of the second inning, when their leadoff hitter hit a solo home run, making the score 6-1. They scored two more runs in the inning. Meade County’s sophomore starting pitcher Bo Wilson, had trouble during the second inning after sitting for such a long time during the Greenwave’s first inning rally. “It was more Bo just getting loose and get into the flow of the game,” Clanton said. “He did settle in.” Wilson’s battery partner,
Brady Smith helped out defensively as he threw out 2-of3 attempted base stealers. “I threw a couple guys out tonight,” Brady Smith said, who also had two singles and two RBI. “I like that. I feel like I’m getting better each time I threw it down.” Meade County scored two more runs in the third inning when Yates hit a two run homer. The homer was icing on the cake after Yates signed to play golf at Kentucky Wesleyan on Monday. “If felt good. I may have dissed baseball a little bit yesterday,” Yates said, who proclaimed golf as his favorite game. “But it felt good to hit that home run.” The Greenwave had a chance to widen its lead during the bottom of the fifth inning when they had bases loaded and no outs. But three straight outs ended the inning with the bases jammed. “That’s happened to us earlier in the year,” Clanton said about his team unable to convert on the golden opportunity. “We’ve worked on it. But I guess it just happens sometimes.” Hancock County tacked on one more run during the top of the fifth, but was unable to mount a comeback rally. “He pitched a good game,” Brady Smith said of Wilson. “He started to throw a lot more strikes towards the end. I thought he did pretty good.” Wilson ended the night with five strikeouts and four earned runs in seven innings of work. His record is now 7-3 as a starting pitcher this season. With the win, the Greenwave will now have a bye into the 11th District championship game. “We’re coming hard,” Yates said. “We’re playing well right now and we’re going to be a tough team to beat.” Meade County will have senior night tonight at MeadeOlin Park. The festivities will
be between games and the varsity team will play the late game starting at 8 p.m. Meade Co. Hancock Co.
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Meade County played 3rd Region rival Grayson County on Monday and lost 5-3. Against Grayson County’s ace pitcher, Tyler Saltsman who signed to play at Murray State, Meade County had 10 hits. Brenton Smith went 2-for-3 while, Scott King had a two run single. Senior starting pitcher Justin Amburgey pitched six innings where he had five strikeouts, gave up for earned runs. Offensively Amburgey had a single, a double and an RBI. Meade Co. Grayson Co.
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Brady Smith recorded his first varsity win as a starting pitcher as the Greenwave beat Fern Creek 23-1 last Saturday. Brady Smith pitched three shutout innings and had three strikeouts. At the plate, Brady Smith had two hits and scored twice. Daniel DeRossett had a monster game where he went 3-for-3 with a grand slam and a double. He had six RBI. Justin Amburgey had two hits, scored twice and had two RBI. Brenton Smith had three hits, while freshman Jake Wilson and Tyler Yates each had a hit. Meade Co. Fern Creek
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Meade County beat LaRue County 9-3 on May 6. Bo Wilson pitched the complete game and had eight strikeouts. He gave up one earned run, while going 2-for3 at the plate with two RBI. Brenton Smith had two hits and scored twice and Andrew Zabel scored twice while hitting an RBI single. Meade Co. Larue Co.
The 7th ranked Meade County Lady Waves softball team recorded four wins during the past eight days to make their overall record 25-3. They have won seven straight games. On Tuesday, Meade County faced North Hardin for a second time this season and won 10-2. Sophomore pitcher Brittany Lancaster threw the complete game, while giving up four hits and struck out three batters. Lancaster is now 11-0 with a save. Mallory Wathen led the Lady Waves with a single, triple, scored twice and had three RBI. Sophomore Ashley Funk had two hits and an RBI,
while junior Kristin Benton had two hits and two RBI. Sophomore Nicole Brown had two singles and two RBI. Meade undefeated in region On May 6, the Lady Waves beat 3rd Region foe Grayson County 13-5. Senior Erin Sireno had a three hit game including two triples. She also had two RBI. Junior Kristin Benton also had three hits, scored three times and an RBI. Eighth-grader Ashley Nikolao continued her hitting tear with two hits and three RBI. Nikolao also scored four times. Junior Scarlett Powers had two hits and two RBI. Sophomore Amanda Logsdon recorded the win by going 6 1/3 innings, scattering five hits and gave up two earn
runs. She struck out three batters and walked none. Over the weekend the Lady Waves were scheduled to play in a Ballard tournament, but the games were canceled. Meade shuts out Male On Monday, the Lady Waves traveled to Louisville to take on the Louisville Lady Bulldogs. Meade County shut out Male 8-0. Powers had a big night at the plate with three hits, including a homerun, and three RBI. Benton, Nikolao, Sireno and junior Erin Benton each had two hits in the game. Sireno had two RBI. Logsdon pitched the complete game, giving up four hits, struck out four and walked none.
Track teams compete at relay tourney Staff Report The News Standard
The Meade County track teams traveled to Marshall County last weekend to compete in the Twilight Relays. Both the girls and boys teams finished fourth. The teams had seven first place finishes. Results: Girls 4x100 Meter Relay 8 Meade County ‘A’ 56.18 1) Woodward, Johnna 2) Monchilovich, Tara 3) Hail, Becca 4) Brown, Tiffany Girls 4x400 Meter Relay 1 Meade County ‘A’ 4:11.49 1) Jenkins, Shelby 2) Stanfield, Marley 3) Brown, Tiffany 4) Evans, Carly Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 1 Meade County ‘A’ 11:00.00 1) Dukes, Kim 2) Fochtman, Chelsea 3) Kelch, Natasha 4) Smith, Cynthia Girls 4x1600 Meter Relay 1 Meade County ‘A’ 24:33.83 1) Dukes, Kim 2) Neal, Kaylea 3) Jenkins, Shelby 4) Level, April Girls 800 Sprint Medley 1 Meade County ‘A’ 1:52.92 1) Brown, Tiffany 2) Fochtman, Chelsea
3) Evans, Carly 4) Stanfield, Marley 2 Meade County ‘A’ 14:03.75 1) Fochtman, Chelsea 2) Kelch, Natasha 3) Neal, Kaylea 4) Level, April Girls Long Jump Relay 1 Evans, Carly 17-02.00 16 Hail, Becca 14-02.50 Girls Triple Jump Relay 13 Kelch, Natasha 26-07.50 17 Hail, Becca 25-05.25 Girls Shot Put Relay 5 Brangers, Blaire 28-02.50 Girls Discus Throw Relay 6 Brangers, Blaire 70-07 Girls Javelin Throw Relay 12 Smith, Cynthia 50-05 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay 8 Meade County ‘A’ 48.47 1) Backstrom, Charles 2) Curts, Michael 3) Jimenez, Enrique 4) Massey, Dylan Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 7 Meade County ‘A’ 1:37.87 1) Backstrom, Charles 2) Jimenez, Enrique 3) Massey, Dylan 4) Pinkard, Tylor Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 2 Meade County ‘A’ 3:36.95 1) Bowen, Zach 2) Buttram, Gabe 3) Humphrey, Joseph 4) Jimenez, Enrique Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 1 Meade County ‘A’ 8:21.70 1) Bowen, Zach 2) Buttram, Gabe
Wizard From page B1 and travel to each gymnasium for instruction throughout the weeklong camp. “I’m going to treat him like any other worker I have,” Garris said. “He’s going to be teaching (campers) and be real hands on. I plan to have him be with every group of campers throughout the week.” The camp is slated for June 14-18, starting at 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. at the Meade County
3) Breeds, Tyler 4) Humphrey, Joseph Boys 4x1600 Meter Relay 1 Meade County ‘A’ 18:28.72 1) Blair, Tyler 2) Medley, Chad 3) Bates, Nathan 4) Breeds, Sean Boys 800 Sprint Medley 6 Meade County ‘A’ 1:42.72 1) Fackler, Kyle 2) Pinkard, Tylor 3) Reese, Taylor 4) Gonsalves, Jarrett Boys Distance Medley 1 Meade County ‘A’ 11:11.88 1) Breeds, Tyler 2) Medley, Chad 3) Blair, Tyler 4) Breeds, Sean 10 Meade County ‘B’ 12:25.68 1) Bates, Nathan 2) Fackler, Kyle 3) Thacker, Zach 4) Beck, Travis Boys High Jump Relay 8 Reese, Taylor 5-04 Boys Long Jump Relay 19 Reese, Taylor 17-00.00 20 Curts, Michael 16-05.00 Boys Triple Jump Relay 17 Reese, Taylor 39-08.00 23 Backstrom, Charles 35-06.00 Boys Shot Put Relay 12 Stockwell, Cody 40-10.50 Boys Javelin Throw Relay 3 Jimenez, Enrique 126-04 5 Stockwell, Cody 111-11 Team Rankings 4) Meade County girls 64 4) Meade County boys 52
High School. The usual roster of helpers including the current high school basketball players and former Greenwave stars will aid in the camp. “I’m tickled to death,” Garris said of having DP join his camp. “It’s a rare to have a professional basketball player help you out. It’s a unique deal.” The camp teaches fundamentals of the game, while practicing them in drills and competitions. There will be 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 competitions during each day. The Greenwave Basket-
ball Camp is open to all boys and girls in grades first through freshman. The cost is $90 and $80 each additional child from the same family. The due date for early registration is June 4. Make checks payable to Meade County High School. All registration after June 4 will cost $120. Lunch will be provided for the campers along with a camp t-shirt and various awards and prizes. For more information contact head coach Jerry Garris at 270-422-7515 ext. 2512 or jerry.garris@meade. kyschools.us.
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A Message for the Democrat Voters of Meade County Tuesday, May 18th we will go to the polls to select our Party’s candidates for the General Election to be held in November. This is an important event in our County’s future. Look closely at the Candidates and compare their Education, Training, and Experience backgrounds. Look closely at the plan that they have given you on how they will execute their duties. In the Sheriff’s Race, only Stan Heslep has given you any details of his plans for your Sheriff’s Department. •
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I have not made any personal promises to anyone, the promises that I have made have been to everyone in the county and they have been in the newspapers and on radio and are listed here for all to see. I will establish a Citizens Selection Committee of Meade County Citizens to review applications and make recommendations of who will be your Deputy Sheriff’s. This type of selection of Deputies has never been suggested or attempted before. This gives the County input into who will serve as your Deputy Sheriff’s. I will open up the door to our younger Generations, both Male and Female, to become involved in our Sheriff’s Department, we owe it to ourselves to get younger personnel involved in our Department so that we can train and mentor them to take over as the older Generation retires or otherwise moves on. The future success of the Sheriff Department rests on their shoulders and in their hands. I will involve more Deputies in the DARE program in our schools so that we can reach more of our children with the Drug awareness and prevention message that is so important at critical stages in their lives. I will help establish and fully support Neighborhood/ Community Watch programs throughout the County. I will aggressively pursue Government Grants to support Departmental programs, to include Federal Overtime and funding for additional personnel and needed equipment. The fight against Drugs will be a priority of your Sheriff’s Department, I need your vote and support on May 18th to make these promises a reality. Help me build a Sheriff’s Department, Trained to a standard, and Professional in every way, to ensure a successful future for Meade County. On my honor I will do my best for the Citizens of Meade County.
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•It was British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli who made the following observation: “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” •Hunters, take note: The largest deer that ever lived was the Irish elk, which became extinct more than 7,000 years ago. Though it stood a remarkable 7 feet tall at the shoulders, the creature’s most amazing characteristic was its antlers, which could stretch 12 feet from tip to tip and weigh up to 90 pounds. Imagine that rack hanging on your living-room wall! •If you are a parent, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that among the under-18 crowd, strawberries are the favorite fruit, followed closely by grapes and bananas. •Medical experts say that coconut water has the same pH and electrolyte balance as human blood. In fact, during World War II, doctors who were running low on supplies used coconut water in plasma transfusions. •In 2002, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, Ireland decided to try to reduce the use of plastic grocery bags by levying a 15-cent tax on each one. It worked, too -- use of the bags dropped by 95 percent. •Thought for the Day: “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” -- Roger Miller (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be a bit shaken by a friend’s request. But before the Lamb leaps to conclusions, insist on a full explanation. You still might say no, but at least you’ll know what you’re saying no to. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seeing red over those nasty remarks by someone with an ax to grind? Of course you are. So get out there and give your supporters the facts they need to get the truth out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A changing situation should get you to reassess your vacation plans and make any adjustments as soon as possible. And don’t fret -- the change most likely will turn out for the better. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t put off dealing with any negative feelings that might be left over from a recent confrontation. The sooner all is resolved, the sooner you can move forward with fewer complications. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas might feel the urge to redecorate their dens, and that can turn into a good opportunity to strengthen family ties by putting the whole pride to work to make it happen. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Look for the most efficient way to get a job done quickly and well. Taking more time than you need to make it look more challenging is a short-sighted move you might regret later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Travel remains strong in your aspect. And this time, it could involve someone traveling a great distance to come to see you. Meanwhile, an important matter suddenly could need your attention. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A workplace situation becomes a lot more bothersome than you’d expected. Be careful not to be pulled into all that anger. Look for support among others who also want to avoid trouble. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Cheer up, lonely lovers, wherever you are. Just when you thought you’d been deleted from Cupid’s database, the chubby cherub proves that’s just not so. Congratulations. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A casual relationship could take a more serious turn. Are you ready for it? Your stars say you are. Paired Sea Goats also will find a renewed richness in their relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Meeting a collaborator with new ideas seems to be a dream come true. But for both your sakes, be sure all your legal i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed before you start working together. PISCES (February 19 to March 21) A romantic overture flatters the usually unflappable Fish. But since it’s a sincere from-the-heart gesture, go ahead an enjoy it. A minor health problem responds well to treatment. BORN THIS WEEK: You have the warm heart of a Taurean and the sensitivity of a Gemini. You would make a wonderful leader. So go ahead: Run for office. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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DUE TO CHANGES - The Optimist Club/MAC Palooza Poker Run/Pancake Breakfast, May 15, will begin and end at the Meade County High School Football Field. Kids afternoon activities and games have been cancelled.
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ACT NOW! You may qualify for FREE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Funded by State WIA Program If you are collecting unemployment, Dislocated worker or low income. AMERICAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINING 866280-5836
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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. 270422-2094
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Meade County General Baptist Church has free food, clothing, etc. for anyone in need. Also have girl’s Prom Dresses. Mission House (behind church). Hours – Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – For more information, please call 270-422-7060 or 422-3760.
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GET YOUR CDL!!! Allied CDL Training. Classes starting weekly. Job placement Assistance avail. WIA/ VOC Rehab Approved. Low Payment Financing Options. CALL TODAY! 877-492-0012
LAWN MOWING SERVICE
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.
Equipment Eq quip pment
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• Stamping • Commercial
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.
, . Fast, Friendly Service You Can Trust! Timmy Barr, Owner
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DIVORCE with or without Children $125. With FREE name change documents and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24hrs/ 7days: 1-888-789-0198; www. CourtDivorceService.com
Selling your silver/gold coins? Get free on-site approval in Meade County. Private collector w/40 years experience. Prices are at an all-time high. 812-225-5071 or 812-5964306
Check 4 Check in Brandenburg has a F/T Office Manager position open. Job includes Customer Service, Bookkeeping, and Computer Experience. Please mail or bring in a resume to 1194 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Ky. 40108. Call 270-422-3911 for more information.
Regional Coordinator- K-12 Energy Education: 1/2 time contractor: Coordinate regional energy education program and provide teacher/ school district support in Eastern and South Central Kentucky. http://www.need.org/states/ kentucky/
Your home improvements done the W-right way the first time!
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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• 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
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Beginning May 1, 2010, the Fort Knox Brandenburg Station Road Gate will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. every weekday and all day on weekends.
Fort Knox Gate Closures: Beginning April 23, 2010, Wilson Gate will close for three consecutive weekends in order to accommodate reconstruction in that area. The closures will commence at 6 p.m. on Friday and the gate will re-open 5 a.m. Monday morning. The targeted weekends are April 23-26, April 30May 3, and May 7-10. Adverse weather may cause further delays. Thank you for your patience.
Front counter person needed. Must be friendly, responsible, have good customer service skills, and be dependable. Management experience necessary. Apply in person at 520 E. Broadway St. Suite 2, Brandenburg.
Quality Starts At The Top Serving Meade and all surrounding counties
Greenhouse
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National Golf Association’s Hooters Tour Pro-Am Tourney, May 19, Cherry Blossom Golf Course, Georgetown. To participate in the Pro-Am, call Cherry Blossom Pro Shop, (502) 570-9849
REGIONAL DRIVERS – Immediate Openings – Cdl class A with 1 year exp – GREAT Hometime & Benefits – Call Today 800-322-9567 ext 570 – www.baylortrucking. com
ACT Now Offering Sign-On Bonus for company and Lease Drivers. Also receive Great Miles, Good Hometime. OTR Runs in Midwest. Friendly, Experienced, Supportive Staff. 877-584-7240 Notice: Transportation to NA and AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-4974378.
1992 Linetender 514
6 foot cutting deck, 4 blades, new hydraulic hoses, winch, blade, 1800 hours, shop manuals, runs excellent, cuts up to 8 inch tree. Call for more info. 270-945-1682
Ky Health Training: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Nurse Aide Training, Phlebotomy training. Lexington & Georgetown. Day, Night, Weekend classes. 859963-2901, 888-274-2018 www.kyhealthtraining.com
OPEN HOUSE – Horse Farm – 9325 Sandy Branch Road, Elizabeth, Ind. – Walk-out ranch with large indoor arena, with several large stalls, 1 stud stall, small barn with stalls, outdoor ring, and lots more. Open 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 16th. Call Larry Hayes at Remax Properties East at 502262-0549
Kentucky Land Co. of Irvington
2004 28x52 Redman on 1.3 acres of land in a culde-sac, 3 bed, 2 bath, fenced backyard, like new, only $595 a month. Call 270-828-8834
2004 Champion 16x80 vinyl/shingle, 3 bed, 2 bath, new carpet, new paint, all appliances and a/c included, ready to move to your site. $25,900. Must See. Call 1-800-645-6448
2005 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 XL Custom. 15,000 miles. Very clean and good shape, custom paint job. $7,000 or best offer. Call 270-668-4262
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.
Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542.
Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.
DUE TO CHANGES The Optimist Club/MAC Palooza Poker Run/ Pancake Breakfast, May 15, will begin and end at the Meade County High School Football Field. Kids afternoon activities and games have been cancelled.
Real Estate Development We buy and sell land
270-547-4222 1-866-865-5263 23 acres all wooded, excellent hunting in Meade County on Green Valley Ranch Rd. $1,800 per acre. Low down payment, financing available for everyone. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 35 acres open/wooded, $1500 per acre, new road, located in Meade County. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 2.4 acres open, level, county water, blacktop road frontage $12,900. $900 down $133 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 31 acres ope/wooded with spring, $2000 per acre. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com 7.4 acres completely wooded in High Plains $22,500. $500 down $244 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www .ky-landco.com
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.
95 Delilah Way, Brandenburg
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Lots For Sale Owner Financing Available Call 270-668-4857
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 0 $2 SOLD$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
Hardesty Raymond Rd
Lots for Sale • Black top roads If Country Living is were you want to be, then this is the place for you!
5 acres and 10 acres wooded tracts, Breckinridge Co., only 25 miles from Fort Knox. 7 acres creek frontage near Cloverport. Good fishing, hunting, and duck hunting. Boating 16 Acres, 13 Acres, 9 Acres - Mini Farms near Irvington. Must see to appreciate! 1-4 acre tracts now available in Meade County near Ft. Knox.
Hunting Property Available Call for more info 44 acres, Breck Co. 367 acres, Lewis Co. 88.8 acres, Ohio Co. May Divide Call MW at 270-668-4035 mwlandforsale.com
RACHEL TIMBERLAKE and the Corydon Jamboree in downtown Corydon bring you the
Peace, Love, & Sunshine Tour to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
JUNE 25 • 7:30pm
Only $10
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 270-5470445. 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 270-706-5071. 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 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.
home for sale
Ideal Country Home for Sportsman Near river for boating, creek for fishing, wildlife management area for hunting. Brick ranch with 2 1/2 car garage & large deck. 3 bedrooms, basement partially finished on 1 acre lot. All appliances stay with house. Immaculate condition. 40 minutes from Ft Knox, 50 minutes from Louisville. $141,500 - must see to appreciate. Call 270-497-4337 for more information.
Be wise, advertise! INDOOR MOVING SALE – Friday, May 14 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 8 a.m. - ?? – 19 Leon Ct. (Behind The News Standard) – Living room suite, kitchen table w/ 4 chairs and stand, full size bedroom suite w/dresser, mirror, and chest, T.V., clothes, and misc. items. Rain or shine.
Call C ll Marci Today!
3 br, 2 bath brick house on 1 acre in Forest Hills, Meade County $129,900. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com
LAND FOR SALE
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 270-422-1050 for more information.
ACRES LOT # PRICE 6 9 $30,000
4 br, 2 bath bedford stone house with 2 car garage and basement. $99,900. $9,900 down $966 per month. 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com
mwlandforsale.com 2 Female Jack Russell puppies. 7 weeks old, beautiful markings. The girls are ready to go. $100 each. Call 812-732-4919 for more information.
May 16th, 2-4pm
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.
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GOT LAND? If you own land and need a singlewide or doublewide to put on it, then call OAKWOOD ASAP!! We’ve got great deals and huge savings on every single and double in stock. Think you can’t get a new home? Think again! We make it easy!!
Oakwood Homes 1-888-280-8898
St. John Catholic Church Youth Group is selling booth space for a community wide yard sale on Saturday, June 5th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Cost is $20 per space. Set up will be Friday, June 4th from 6-8 p.m. For more information call 270-4222196.
ACT NOW- Top 5% Pay 32-38 cpm. Excellent Benefits. Need CDL-A & 3 mos recent OTR 877-258-8782 www. meltontruck.com
ACT NOW! You may qualify for FREE CLASS-A CDL Training Funded by State WIA Program If you are collecting unemployment, Dislocated worker or low income. Must meet hiring requirements Of major trucking companies. TRUCK AMERICA TRAINING 866-244-3644
CALL NOW! BIH Trucking Company/ International Truck Driving School Now taking Students! No CDL, No problem! FREE STATE WIA PROGRAM if qualified, or Financing available. 888-780-5539
CDL-A Drivers: Our Freight Needs you! Over the Road Flatbed & Dry Van. Professional Equipment & Dry Van. Professional Equipment. High Miles. Good Driving Record required. We accept your long form and medical card. Western Express. Call Bo: 888-801-5295
CDL-A Drivers! Positions for OTR Solos & Teams! Minimum 24 months recent Tractor Trailer experience with no criminal convictions! Apply at www.summitt.com or 1-866-333-5333
Driver- COMPANY Experienced OTR drivers and Teams. Consistent Miles, Excellent Health Benefits. 6 mo. OTR exp. & Current CDL 888-463-3962 www.usatruck.jobs eoe m/f/h/v
Driver- CURRENTLY HIRING Experienced Teams and Solos with HazMat. Dry Van & Temp Control available. O/Os welcome. Call Covenant (866)684-2519 or apply at www. covenantdrivers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.
DRIVER- Great Miles! PTL Company Solos/ Teams call: 877-740-6262. Owner Operator Solos/ Teams call: 888417-1155. Requires 12 months experience. No felony or DUI past 5 years. www.ptl-inc.com
Drivers- CDL-A. Up to .42CPM. More miles, Fewer Layovers! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus. Full Benefits. No felonies. OTR Exp. Required. Lease Purchase Available. 800-4414271 xKY100
NOTICE The Optimist Club/MAC Palooza, May 15th, Poker Run/ Pancake Breakfast will begin and end at the Meade Co. High School Football Field. Kids afternoon activities and games have been cancelled.
cruz aid for crusade
car show
Where: Meade Olin Park, Brandenburg, KY When: May 22 (rainout date May 29) Crusade for Children Why:
Registration 9am-noon • 1st 50 cars receive dash plaque • Drive thru judging 9am-2pm • Awards 3pm • Entry fee $15 Best of Show • Best Paint • Best Interior • Best Engine • Best Chevy • Best Ford • Best Mopar • Best Truck • Best Bop • Chief’s Choice •Top 15 Plaques • 50/50 Pot • Door Prizes
Contact Ernie Morris with Questions 270-945-6154
COUNTRY VILLAGE
Motel Rooms & Cabins Reasonable Rates Nice & Clean Nightly, Weekly & Monthly Rates
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Storage Sheds Most All Sizes Available $29.50 and up Easy Access • Call for Availability
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SELL YOUR HOUSE AS IS FOR A FAIR PRICE ON THE DATE OF YOUR CHOICE.
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Attention Business Owners! Recognize special graduates or congratulate the Class of 2010 in our special Graduation Section to run in the June 4th issue of The News Standard. Spaces are available thru May th so reserve today. Spaces are limited and pricing begins at only $40.00*. Call The News Standard for further information and to place your AD.
Volleyball Clinic Sat, June 19, 2010 JRA - 9am - 3pm Led by Coach Todd Saylor of SPMS & members of the MCHS Ladywave Volleyball team
Schedule AM Session: 9am-noon Lunch Provided: noon-12:30pm PM Session: 12:30-3pm
Skills: Drills & Fundamentals Pre-Register - $10 At the door - $15 Learn to Hit Like A Girl!! Pick up your Registration form at SPMS or any Meade County school and mail before June 12
Call 422-4542 or email sales@thenewsstandard.com to reserve your advertising space today
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Senior’s tees aim to please
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By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Making t-shirts is something many senior classes do, but this year one group of Meade County High School seniors decided to take commemorating their time at MCHS one step further. “I graduated in 1988 and I can remember having a senior t-shirt,” said Elissa Gagel, marketing teacher at Meade County Area Technology Center. “So this is probably something that has been going on for 22 or 23 years.” Gagel’s sports marketing class was the mastermind behind the design of Meade County High School’s 2010 senior class’s t-shirts. Part of their class assignment dealt with coming up with a shirt design and then having the whole senior class vote on it. “Every senior class decides the color of the senior t-shirt, the font, what the colors are going to be and what designs are going to be on it,” Gagel said. “It’s an individualized senior t-shirt.” Shelby Snider helped to lay out a couple of designs for the class to choose from. “We had a wonderful outcome,” Snider said. “I had a lot of fun making the shirt.” Nobody wanted the names in traditional columns, so Snider thought to arrange them in a paragraph on the back of the shirt. She said they got the main idea of the layout after seeing a
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Meade County Farmerʼs Market Think Globally, Buy Locally!
Muldraugh Elementary celebrated the end of the school year by holding its annual Spring Fling Friday, May 7. The event was held in the school’s gym and students, parents and many others came out to enjoy the day. During the festivities, there were numerous games such as a ring toss and a basketball shoot. A man was also handing out balloon animals. Food was served at the event, as well as an auction featuring bikes, themed baskets and various other items. US Auction, L.L.C. of Brandenburg had a booth at the
Spring Fling and was signing people up for an upcoming auction. Snappy Tomato Pizza also brought along its mascot. According to Principal William T. Parker, this event is the last major fundraiser for the school year and is organized with help from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). “This helps support end of the year activities and helps us get started for next year,” Parker said. Some of the functions funds are used for are field days and field trips. Overall, he loved seeing such a big turnout at the Spring Fling, Parker said. “It’s a good time for the community.”
Check us out at the New Pavillion 1041 Old Ekron Road Brandenburg, KY 40108 270-422-7402
TOP: The sports marketing class helped design the 2010 senior t-shirts at Meade County High School. (From left to right) Ashleigh Smith, Isaiah Satram, Marcie Ballard, Jessica Smith, Joe Dutchover, Kathryn Anderson, Austin Bejosano, Charles Satram, Kara Leonhart, Samantha Darnall, Brianna Speer. Not pictured Shelby Snider.
similar shirt on the Internet. Ashleigh Smith proposed the saying “The best you ever had. 2010,” on the back of the shirt. But in the end, each student in the class had a say in how the final layout of the shirt design came together. There are still more shirts left at the vocational school and are available if any student doesn’t have a shirt, Gagel said. Overall, Gagel said she’s very proud of her students and how well they worked together to create a senior t-shirt. “I’m very proud of them,” she said. “I think this is the best one we’ve had in the last five years.”
Season Opens
Saturday, May 15th! Local People... Local Produce! Heirloom vegetable & herb plants, fresh picked fruits & vegetables, meats, eggs, jams, goatʼs milk soaps, baked goods & more! Member of Chamber of Commerce
Hours: Saturdays 8-12 Tuesdays 1-5 (starting May 25th)
LEFT: Marcie Ballard models the new senior shirts. THE NEWS STANDARD/ JENNIFER C ORBETT
Muldraugh Elem. springs into fun By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard
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Make A Splash at Summer Reading Daily Programs June 7 - July 2 Registration begins May 24
Call the Library at 422-2094 for more information or visit our website, www.meadereads.org, and click on the Calendar of Events for our schedule! Enter Our Drawing
2 Chances to Win a Night at Doe Run Inn when you register your children in our FREE Summer Programs Kids 13 & under have a chance to win $1000 just for registering!
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Children wait in line to jump around in a blow up castle at the Muldraugh Elementary Spring Fling.
Ladies Luau
Library summer reading program expands Submitted by Megan Stith Meade County Public Library Once again the Children’s Services Department at the Meade County Public Library is preparing for our annual Summer Reading Program. This is the single biggest event on our yearly calendar. Our goal is to get more books into the hands of the children of Meade County and encourage them to be lifelong readers. We try to make reading fun for the whole family by planning a summer full of activities, entertainment, reading goals, and prizes. Programs for children ages 3-12 will begin the week of June 7 and end on July 2.
Teen and family programs which require no registration will also be held, so be sure to check the library’s calendar for the latest updates. Our theme for Summer Reading 2010 is “Make a Splash at Your Library.” We have expanded our programs to make a bigger splash than ever in our community. This year we will be offering evening programs for children entering preschool through second grade in order to accommodate more participants. We hope more working parents will be able to attend programs with their preschoolers and that they can enjoy this special time together. We have also begun the Bookworm program in
addition to our regular Summer Reading events. Bookworm encourages children to track their timespent reading from June 7 through July 30. Those who read at least two hours can select a prize book of their choice to add to their home library. Every hour-spent reading can be redeemed for chances at prizes such as bicycles, a digital camera, DVD player, water slides, and other toys at our Summer Reading Shop. This program is perfect for those who are unable to attend our daily programs but would still like to read and earn prizes all summer. We are always looking for volunteers who can
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help us with administrative tasks or assist with programs. Whether you have time, talent, or treasure to share with our library, we would appreciate your willingness to give to the children of our community. We hope you will remember that as a nonprofit organization, the library is now providing more services than ever to a higher number of patrons. Please help us in the cause for children’s literacy, which is still so vital. Registration for Summer Reading and Bookworm programs began March 24. Stop by the library today for a schedule of events and be sure to sign up early, as space is limited.
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4-Hers do well, win big at Skillathon Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development
The Meade County 4-H Skillathon Team traveled to Frankfort on May 1, to participate in the state completion. The team consists of members: Hunter Johnston, Gary Nelson Barger, Alex Lee, Kayley Mills, Alicia Lee, Justin Ray, Zach Straney, Josh Metten, Joey Wardrip and Zach Mills. This amazing group of team members is coached by Stephanie Lee. We are very proud to announce the results of this competition. This is only the third time Meade County has had a team in the competition and believe me, they let the others know they were there. The results are as follows: In the Clover Division – Hunter Johnston placed 9th individual and Gary Nelson Barger placed 16th individual; the Meade County Clover team consisting of Hunter Johnston, Gary Nelson Barger and Kayley Mills placed fourth in
the team identification; they placed 11th in team evaluation; 3rd in team quality assurance with Hunter Johnston placing 13th individual and Gary Nelson Barger placing 21st individual; overall score, individual Hunter Johnston placed 10th and Gary Nelson Barger placed 25th; team overall they placed 6th. In the intermediate division – Zachary Straney placed 8th individual in identification, Justin Ray placed 13th individual in identification; in team with Zach Straney, Justin Ray, Alex Lee, and Alicia Lee they placed 5th; in evaluation, Justin Ray placed 15th individual, Zach Straney 18th individual; team evaluation they placed 8th; in individual quality assurance, Justin Ray placed 24th and the team placed 9th; individual overall, Zach Straney placed 10th and Justin Ray placed 15th; team overall they placed 6th. In the Senior Division – In identification, Zach Mills placed 7th individual, Joey Wardrip placed 8th individual, Josh Metten placed 15th; in team identification, they placed 2nd in evaluation, Josh Metten placed 7th
individual; team evaluation they placed 5th; individual quality assurance, Josh Metten placed 19th individual and Zach Mills placed 25th individual; team quality assurance, they placed 7th; individual overall, Josh Metten placed 9th individual, Zach Mills placed 13th and Joey Wardrip placed 18th; in team overall they placed 2nd. We want to congratulate all the members for their accomplishments at the state competition. This is not an easy competition and for our team to go up against some very seasoned counties and do this well is testament to their dedication and the hard work of their coach. Way to go guys. We are proud you are part of the Meade County 4-H program. 4-H poster contest results The Meade County 4-H Poster Contest judging was held Wednesday, April 7, at the Meade County Extension office. 4-Hers in third, fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth grades showcased their artistic abilities. We had a great poster
contest thanks to this group of very talented 4-Hers. The results are as follows: 3rd GRADE •Elizabeth Embry – blue/ champion 4th GRADE •Josie Fackler – blue/ champion •Brendan McFarland – blue/reserve champion •Blue ribbons: Kayla Boley •Red ribbons: Shelbi Wooden, Starla Poole and Brianna Lewis 5th GRADE •Emma King – blue/ champion •Jasmine Sipes – blue/ Reserve Champion •Blue ribbons: Mikaela humphrey 6th GRADE •McKenzie Logsdon – blue/champion •Heidi Otis – blue/reserve champion •Blue ribbons: Kimberly Patterson and Callie Shrader 8th GRADE •Toni Peterson – blue/ champion
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FBLA ships supplies to US troops Submitted by Courtney McGraw FBLA The Meade County Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America recently participated in a statewide project concerning the war overseas. The FBLA organization teamed up to collect care packages for U.S. troops containing items such as thank you cards, candy, hygienic supplies, and more. Each state chapter of FBLA was asked to bring two shoeboxes filled with items to our state leadership conference in April. Meade County High School chapter president, Kayla Higbee, felt that our community could do better than two boxes. Higbee’s family alone
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The FBLA chapter at Meade County High School helped to gather materials for the troops over seas. filled nine shoe boxes to send to state conference
Iron Man 2 doesn’t live up to all the hype Shawn Hughes Jr. Old & New Movie Reviews
No doubt about it, Iron Man 2 is the movie that everyone’s talking about this year. Like Transformers and The Dark Knight before it, this is the year’s defining summer spectacle film, and its muchanticipated release marks the official beginning of the 2010 summer movie season. But beneath all the glitz and glamour and the never-ending TV commercials, the question remains to be answered: Is it any good? Well, let’s start with the overall presentation. It certainly didn’t blow me away like the first one did. Gone is the witty dialogue and snappy humor that characterized the first entry, along with the enticingly brilliant action scenes that emphasized character development while offering some awesome eyecandy at the same time. This has all been replaced with silly slapstick sequences, a throwaway storyline, and relatively sleepy action scenes that seem more focused on oversized set-pieces than individual achievement. Much of the dialogue seems more forced and scripted, whereas the first one relied heavily on improvisation of lines, which were utilized to great effect, especially by Robert Downey Jr. The villain, however, is a whole other story. Let’s be honest, when it comes to superhero movies, it’s always the villain we want to see, right? Mickey Rourke as
Whiplash is nothing short of superb, and is the best reason to see the film. The character has his own back story and motives that make him seem more like a real person and less like a stereotypical “bad guy.” The only thing is, despite being the primary antagonist of the film, he barely gets any screen time at all; this is my biggest complaint about the entire movie. Whiplash is that rare movie villain that has enough depth of character to actually justify the time he is given, and we spend the majority of the movie watching him tinker around in a workshop. Fantastic though the performance may be, this is the single biggest waste of an excellent villain since Venom in Spiderman 3. This sequel is still an entertaining romp, but compared to the first one, it’s sorely lacking in energy. There really isn’t much of a story this time, and not a lot actually happens over the course of its two-and-a-halfhour run time. At times, it even felt like the entire movie was nothing more than a glorified advertisement for Marvel’s forthcoming Avengers flick. Despite seeming to have all of the right elements in place, the film really failed to elicit a strong sense of overall satisfaction; once again I must compare this film with Spiderman 3, which in itself is not a bad thing. It only means that it isn’t as good as we know it can be. Still, I recommend seeing it at least once. There are far worse ways to spend six bucks. Final grade: two and a half stars
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a piece to make a total of 11 boxes. Ms. Higbee then sent letters to local business and received $150 in monetary donations from Stone Law Office, Meade County Farm Bureau and Pike Electric. Chapter officers took this money to local businesses and filled an additional 10 boxes to send to our deployed soldiers, for a total of 21 shoeboxes. Our local chapter officers wrote thank you notes to place in each box adding a personal note thanking each soldier for their sacrifice. In the end, over 140 boxes were collected state wide. Dr. Black’s Eye Associates also donated three cases of eye drops to give to our troops.
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TUESDAY Choose One: Waffle Sticks w/Syrup Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit
WEDNESDAY Choose One: Biscuit & Gravy Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit
THURSDAY Choose One: Breakfast Pizza Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit
FRIDAY Choose One: Cinnamon Roll & Yogurt Cup Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit
Fresh Garden Salad Box Meal w/Popcorn, Chicken, Crackers, Fruit and Milk or Juice or Choose One: Popcorn Chicken or Hot Dog Choose Two: Oven Baked Fries Steamed Broccoli w/ Cheese Fresh Apple Mandarin Oranges
Choose One: Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Sausage Pizza Choose Two: Green Beans Carrot & Celery Sticks w/Dip Strawberries Applesauce In Addition: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Choose One: Chicken Nuggets or Smoked Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Choose Two: Peas Corn Fresh Pear Mixed Fruit
Choose One: Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza or Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Choose Two: Glazed Carrots Tossed Garden Salad Grapes Pineapple In Addition: Hot Dinner Roll
Choose One: Breaded Fish Sandwich or Smucker’s PB&J Uncrustable Choose Two: Oven Baked Tater Tots Banana - Peaches In Addition: Mac & Cheese
Choose One: Biscuit & Gravy Cereal & Toast PB&J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit
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Salad Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/ Ham & Cheese or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or PB&J Uncrustable Choose Two: Steamed Broccoli w/ Cheese - Potato Wedges- Pears - Fresh Apple In Addition: Cookie
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Salad Box Meal Garden Salad w/ Chicken Nuggets or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Cheeseburger or Hamburger on Bun or Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or PB&J Uncrustable Choose Two: Oven Baked Fries Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle - Mandarin Oranges - Fresh Pear
Salad Box Meal Grilled Chicken Garden Salad or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Queso Nachos or Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or PB&J Uncrustable Choose Two: Corn - Fresh Mixed Veggies w/Dip Applesauce - Fresh Grapes In Addition: Cookie
Salad Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/Cheese or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Fish on Bun or Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal or PB&J Uncrustable Choose Two: Green Beans - Potato Wedges - Peaches Banana In Addition: Mac & Cheese
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Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/ Ham & Cheese; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Chicken Pattie Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Corn Dog Choose Two: Broccoli w/Cheese Garden Salad Peaches Fresh Apple
Choose One Box Meal Yogurt Box w/vegetable & choice of fruit; Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Hamburger Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Country Chicken w/ Gravy & Dinner Roll Choose Two: Peas - Mashed Potatoes Applesauce Fresh Orange In Addition: Cookie
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Choose One: Blueberry Muffin & Yogurt Cup Cereal & Toast PB&J Uncrustable Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit Choose One Box Meal Garden Salad Meal w/Turkey & Chz Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich; Chicken Pattie Meal or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Cheese Pizza Choose Two: Garden Salad Vegetable Medley Pineapple Banana
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Post-spawning bass fishing can be rewarding Submitted by Scott Patton ESPN Bass Master It’s mid-May and the majority of all the bass — if not all — have completed their spawn. This has happened throughout most of the country, with the exception of the northern region. When searching for bass, I like to look near spawning areas that are guarding their
fry. You can easily spot the fry by casting a spinnerbait and watching for the fry to scatter. A lot of the bass that are guarding the fry will smash the spinnerbait thinking it’s a predator trying to feast on its offspring. Even if I see the fry scatter and I don’t get a bite, don’t think they’re not protected. I will then take a brush hog
Squirrel season begins its seventeenth year Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department
FRANKFORT — Squirrel hunting is a Kentucky tradition that dates back to the pioneer era. But hunting squirrels in the spring is relatively new. The season started as an experiment on four state wildlife management areas in 1994, and went statewide in 1999. “Squirrels are our most stable and abundant small game species,” said Ben Robinson, wildlife biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. While squirrel hunting is typically a fall pursuit – a time when nuts ripen on hickory, oak and walnut trees — wildlife biologists studying the squirrel’s life cycle determined that it makes biological sense to hunt them in the spring, too. “In June there are a lot of squirrels in the woods,” said Robinson. “Young squirrels are away from their parents, out on their own.” The 2010 spring squirrel season is June 5-18, with a daily bag limit of six squirrels. Squirrels have two breeding seasons: December through January, and again in June through July. “Squirrels nest in tree cavities, and make leaf nests, too,” said Robinson. “Young leave the nest after 45 days. Litters are typically three to four squirrels.” Kentucky’s spring season is timed to coincide with the spike in squirrel numbers after the year’s first nesting period — a time when hunting won’t severely impact populations. Since trees are leaf-covered in early June, squirrels have lots of places to hide. Therefore, .410- and 20-gauge shotguns are a good weapon choice for hunters, but rimfire rifles (.22-caliber), air guns (.177-, .20- and .22-caliber), and small caliber muzzleloading rifles (.32- and .40-caliber), are also effective. Hunting squirrels with dogs puts a new spin on a hunting sport that most people associate with a solitary hunter, quietly sneaking through the woods. “Hunting with dogs is very different, it’s a social atmosphere,” said Karen Waldrop, the department’s director of wildlife. “Spring is an ideal time to introduce a youngster to squirrel hunting. There’s a lot happening in the woods besides the squirrels; flowers are blooming and birds are singing.” Waldrop said the Feist and Mountain Cur are two breeds of dogs used for squirrel hunting. They are high energy, hard working little dogs that use all their senses to find squirrels. “They follow the trail of the squirrel to a tree and the good dogs stay on the tree, with their feet up, baying,” said Waldrop. “With my dog there’s a different bark, if she’s seen a squirrel, or just smelled one.” Good squirrel hunting is available in all 120 Kentucky
counties. The state has an estimated 72,000 squirrel hunters, according to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation. “We have a core group of avid squirrel hunters,” said Robinson. “From the entries in wildlife cooperator surveys, we see that a lot of our squirrel hunters average more than 12 trips afield.” The gray squirrel is the dominant species in the eastern third of Kentucky, with a higher percentage of (red) fox squirrels the further west you go. Squirrels live about three years. Gray squirrels are most often found in large tracts of forest lands. Fox squirrels prefer small woodlots and wooded fencerows of agricultural areas. In the wild, they fall prey to foxes, coyotes, hawks and owls. Ultimately, the size of the fall nut crop limits the size of squirrel populations because of food availability. Nuts mature in mid-September and October, but weather extremes, such as late frosts in spring and summer droughts, can limit the amount and quality of mast. Squirrels have a high reproductive potential. Squirrel numbers are able to quickly rebound after a poor mast year. “Over time there’s been no drastic change in squirrel populations, only season fluctuations,” said Robinson. In early summer squirrels seek out the cooler temperatures found in stream drainages, and deep hollows. Float trips combining hunting and stream fishing are an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors in early June. Remember to always ask the landowner for permission to hunt and fish on private lands. As in the fall, both gray and fox squirrels are most active early in the morning and late in the afternoon. The habitat preferences of squirrels, and food availability, vary from season to season. In the spring and summer, squirrels eat mostly soft mast — the seeds of maple, ash, elm, wild cherry, hackberry and box elder trees. They consume some green vegetation (grasses), and occasionally mushrooms and blackberries. Insects, including grasshoppers, katydids and locusts, are also a part of their diet. Old-timers often called spring squirrel hunting “the mulberry season,” because bushytails show a preference for the red berries that darken as they begin to mature in early summer. Spring squirrel season may be a new experience for some hunters. It’s like a hunting scene depicted in a Currier & Ives print — sportsmen in their shirtsleeves shooting at upland game amid forest greenery and blue skies. But hunters who try spring squirrel hunting, will enjoy it. “June is a great time to be in the woods,” said Robinson. “The weather is mild and squirrels are active.”
or some other type of bait that I can softly pitch into the area and usually catch the adult bass. Another great way to catch bass at this time of year is with top water bait. I prefer top water chugging bait like a Rico or Pop R. Fish the bait slow and fast to see what speed the bass prefer that day. If you can spot a lay-down log, this is an excellent place
to catch a giant bass. Docks are another great spot to do this. Also at this time of year you will want to start fishing your crankbaits. Look at the spawning areas, look for some of the first points you can find, and the ones that may have a drop on them will be the best. Points with stumps or any kind of cover will attract the bass. Also
look under water humps with some type of cover. Crankbaits without a doubt will be the best search baits for this time of year. After I find an area, fishing the crank bait I will fish a jig or plastic worm on the spot as well. Here you will have to just see want type of mood the bass are in. Some days they want to chase down
their prey and other days they are more sluggish and you have to bang them in the head to get them to react. You can cover a lot of water and fish fairly fast this time of year. Slow down once you start seeing fry and fish that area thoroughly. With the evidence of fry, you know the bass are somewhere close by.
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The Meade County High School archery team takes third place in the high school division. They lost by one point, but still had more 10s then the top two teams.
Archery From page B1 of 16 points, while Breckinridge won the region in January. Breckinridge County got the best of Meade County at last weekend’s national tournament and won by one point with a score of 3,397, good for second place. Trigg County tied Breckinridge County, but took first place with a tiebreaker of scoring more 10s. “It’s a fun rivalry,” Meade County junior Nathan Parcell said. “We have a lot of friends at Breckinridge High School. Whenever they win we cheer for them. It’s not like we hate them.” “Today shows you how tight the competition really is,” Stull said. “You have three schools finish within one point of each other. That shows you how tight it is.” The tournament was the largest archery tournament in North American history with more than 7,200 archers — more than 2,000 more than last year. Thirty-four states were represented in the tournament. “It’s getting big,” Stull said of archery’s popularity. “Meade County has one of the biggest archery programs in the state. We have seven schools involved. A lot of these other counties barely have enough to field a team. We have to pick teams here.” Meade County has been a hotbed of archery for the past five years. “The kids are enjoying it and striving to do better,” Stull said. “They want to beat each other so that’s making the whole team better. “The kids are very motivated here. We get them in the elementary program early and we can funnel them into the high school and make them better. It’s just a very good program.” One of the reasons of success has been at the individual level, where Meade County has had a top-five finisher in the past three national tournaments. Parcell took first place overall this year with an individual score of 297. Lately, he has
been able to step it up during intense competitions. “The highest score I’ve shot in practice is like 295,” Parcell said, who also shot a 297 at the state meet. “Now I’ve shot two 297s in competition. That adrenaline really gives me an edge. If you can control it, it can work to your advantage.” Despite the appearance of having calm nerves, he still was very anxious during the competition. “For the last half hour I’ve been shaking a lot,” Parcell said. “It’s a thrill. This is a big accomplishment. I’ve been working for this since sixth grade. It’s awesome, there’s really no words for it.” While Parcell was antsy after Meade County’s team shoot, he was even more on edge during the scholarship shoot-off. The competition pins the top archers of the entire tournament against each other for a chance to win scholarship money. “I just wish my leg would have stopped shaking,” he said. “I shot a 49 out of 50, so I did well. It’s a rush and a lot of adrenaline going through your body.” The score of 49 was good enough for second place in the shoot off and a $2,000 scholarship. Parcell’s calm and collective demeanor while shooting has paid off, literally. His relaxed motion even allows the bow to swing from his grasp after shooting, yet he still maintains deadly accuracy. “We’ve had so many different coaches starting in sixth grade,” he said. “There were so many different ideas and styles that the coaches gave us. While I was little I heard so many different things. As I progressed through middle school and high school I developed into a shooter with no set rules. I don’t even know how to describe my shooting style. It’s just a combination of years and years of different things.” With one more year of high school, Parcell can continue to rake in scholarship money and archery championships. “I just want to shoot what I’m capable of,” Parcell said. “If I do that I hope it’s enough to win.
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RIGHT: Nathan Parcell was the overall male winner at the NASP National Championship. ABOVE: Colin Crump finished fifth in the sixth grade boys division.
“The other night I asked my dad what makes me different from anyone else shooting this weekend. I don’t practice more and I know other shooters are as committed as me. I just don’t know what makes me a good shooter. But I’m glad for it. I don’t want to sound selfish or cocky. But I’m happy to have the pressure on my shoulders.” The only other Meade County archer to place in the top five was sixthgrader Colin Crump of David T. Wilson. His score of 286 was good enough for a fifth place finish in the sixth grade boys division. Stuart Pepper Middle School was knocked out of third place on the final day of the tournament and
fished in sixth place with a score of 3,312. David T. Wilson Elementary placed 16th with a score of 3,126, while Payneville Elementary finished 23rd. Flaherty Elementary scored 3,053 for 28th place and Ekron Elementary finished 57th with a score of 2,833. With the success of the elementary and middle schools, Meade County will be primed to strike again next year. The high school team graduates only four seniors, while returning the bulk of their high scorers. “We have a lot of young kids still on the team,” Stull said. “We’re a young team and will continue to get better.” The team plans to defend its World Championship
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Josh Metton takes aim at the NASP National Tournament on Saturday in Louisville.
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