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Change in Kentucky law causes legal stalemate

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard A change in Kentucky statute last year led to a unique legal circumstance causing an alleged theft case in Meade County to be sidelined earlier this month.

The case began when John and Angie Bensing, of

Vine Grove, were indicted for receiving stolen property valued at $300 or more on March 9, 2009, after Robert Haynes reported that a dishwasher had been stolen from a property he rented to the Bensings on a lot at Allen’s Pay Lake, according to court records.

In the midst of ongoing

court appearances and motions, the 2009 Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 369, which increased the amount of the value for a crime to be considered a felony from $300 to $500.

Crimes involving monetary values between $500 and $10,000 are a class D

felony.

Because of the change in the law, Meade County Commonwealth Attorney Susan Streible was forced to dismiss the court case on May 6, just one day before the case was set to go to trial.

“The simple issue with the Bensing case, is at the

time it was presented to the grand jury, it was a felony case. But because of delays and the change in the law, it was no longer a felony,” Streible said. “My office took this complaint seriously. I am proud to say that we got Mr. Haynes’ property back to him.”

Another factor that

weighed in on the dismissal of the case is that Streible’s office could not determine that the dishwasher was valued at more than $500.

Haynes disagreed with the valuation of the dishwasher, as well as the decision to dismiss the case and thinks See LAW, Page A3

Every dog has its day Iraq War veteran dog celebrates Memorial Day like any other loyal soldier

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard As veterans and other Americans across the country converge to honor fallen soldiers this Memorial Day weekend, one Meade County veteran will stand (on all four legs) out from the rest.

Peter, a charcoal colored black Labrador owned by Chris Williams, of Flaherty, served as a working dog in the U.S. Army during a military tour in Iraq.

Williams, 33, also served two tours in Iraq and was Peter’s handler during his second tour.

Their service together created a unique bond between the two, a bond that that reflects the typical fondness between a man and his dog, but also mirrors that of two soldiers who have served together.

“I’ve got him and he’s got me.

He feeds off my energy,” Williams said. “We do each other that way. We keep each other calm. We saw a lot over there.”

The two served together in the 18th Military Police Brigade while in Iraq, and were stationed on the Syrian and Iraqi border.

During the course of their tour together, the pair was instrumental in the training of 8,000 Iraqi police, guarded more than 54,000 detainees and covered more than 10,000 miles of Iraqi terrain.

“With having him, it’s a totally different world. War changes people, but this guy helps keep me on my feet,” Williams said.

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Chris Williams relaxes with his dog, Peter. Both are Iraq War veterans.

Ladies luau celebrates cancer survival

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard

Breast cancer was the enemy as local women celebrated their stories of survival Saturday at the Ladies Luau Sixth Annual Pretty in Pink Party, put on by the Meade County Breast Coalition and the Kentucky Cancer Program.

Grass skirts, flowers and a touch of Hawaii took over the Meade County Extension Office as participants came decked out in flowery blouses, bathing suits, sandals and their will to lend a supporting hand to women in the community.

The event also featured breast cancer facts and stories of survival from women in the community.

“It’s just for awareness of breast

cancer, and to inform people about the signs and at the same time, we have a good time,” said Fay Mattingly, a member of the Breast Cancer Coalition.“ The Ladies Luau expressed the importance of self-breast exams, early detection and clinical exams, Mattingly said.

Melissa Phillips, from the Meade County Health Department, agreed with Mattingly, noting that the purpose of the event was to target women who aren’t getting screenings.

Mattingly added that the Breast Cancer Coalition does offer breast screenings through the Health Department and hopes that women will take advantage of it.

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Bryan Nichols and Mary Horsley celebrate their careers at the choir banquet.

MCHS Choir Conductors bid farewell

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard

Throughout her 10 years as Assistant Chorus Director, Mary “Gibbie” Horsley has put a smile on many people’s faces.

And despite her small frame, she is leaving big shoes to fill.

Horsley will retire at the end of the school year, a bittersweet time as she prepares to move onto the next step in her life.

“I love the Meade County school system,” Horsley said. “It’s a great system to work for. I love the students and I love the staff. It’s really hard to leave.”

Once retirement is official, Horsley said See CHOIR, Page A9

A message sent to wounded soldiers from local bikers

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard

A group of local bikers will spend Memorial Day weekend on the road, carrying with them uplifting messages from Meade County for wounded soldiers at one of the Army’s largest hospitals.

Members of The Riders of the Word, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association based in Elizabethtown, Ky., left Wednesday to participate in the Run for the Wall, a motorcycle ride to Washington, D.C. that honors and raises awareness for American POWs. “It’s an awesome opportunity to serve the ones who serve our country,” Brandenburg resident and Riders of the Word president Cy Moorman said. “This trip is not about the CMA, it’s about the troops.”

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Vets From page A1 While in the nation’s capital, the group will make a brief layover at the Walter Reed Medical Center, the Army’s flagship hospital, during their Memorial Day pilgrimage.

While at Walter Reed, the bikers will visit with injured soldiers and bring them pillowcases with inspiring and uplifting messages embroidered by local homemakers groups.

The bikers plan to visit with the soldiers for several hours.

Members of local homemaker groups including Garrett, Night Owls and Midway Homemakers stitched sayings such as

Survivor From page A1 “Don’t let the price of a mammogram keep you from getting one,” Mattingly said.

Beach themed gift bags were given to each woman who attended the event.

Each bag included a booklet featuring tips on how to detect breast cancer, self breast examinations and what occurs after someone is diagnosed with the disease.

Additionally, a video was shown concerning

“Freedom is never free” and “Home of the free because of the brave” and simple yet very effective lines such as “Thank you” and “Peace” on pillowcases for the biker group to give to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed.

Brandenburg resident and homemaker member, Joyce Durbin, not only made pillowcases for injured troops, but she is also going to make the nearly 1,500-mile roundtrip ride to help personally deliver them.

“I’m a little apprehensive, but I’m excited,” Durbin said.

“It’s nice to be able to reward them for fighting for my freedom.”

Her husband Daryl is a member of The Riders of

the Word, and is also making the trip to Washington, D.C. The Riders of the Word have participated in the Run for the Wall for the past six years, Moorman said, whose son is a Marine.

Last year was the first year the group has visited the medical center, he added.

The local group will meet up with bikers from all across the country and converge at the nation’s capital.

More than 700,000 thousand bikers, including many from as far away as California, will show up at the Run for the Wall to pay their respects for soldiers held prisoner.

The Riders of the Word will return on June 1.

breast cancer, early detection, and stressing ways to detect cancer and pre-empt results.

White and pink cupcakes in the shape of a breast cancer ribbon, sea shell shaped plates, umbrella straws and a Hawaiian themed drink went hand-in-hand with the theme and message of the event: that breast cancer fighters and survivors are not alone.

The ladies were able to share stories of how they detected their cancer. The women found that even though everyone’s story of getting breast cancer may be different, all of their stories ended

up the same: survival.

“Survivors are the best resource,” Phillips said.

“They’ve been through the process and can point someone in the right direction.”

The event concluded with a fun hula lesson from Leslie Pua Gonsalves, a teacher from Ekron Elementary.

Gonsalves taught the women some basic hula moves, the women had fun and laughed as they learned the dance.

The Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition meets every other month at lunchtime. For more information about the next meeting, call Melissa Phillips at 270-422-3988.

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Cy Moorman, left, hands out American flags to bikers from across the country as they gather to make the annual trip to Washington, D.C. for the Run for the Wall.

Payneville Fire Department receives a new fire truck

Submitted by Ron Dodson Dir. M. C. Emergency Mgmt. Agency Payneville Fire Dept takes delivery of it’s newest acquisition. This is a 1988 Grumman Wildcat Pumper/Tanker on a duplex chassis purchased from the Witmer Fire Dept in Lancaster, Pa. It is powered by an 8V92 Detroit Diesel engine with an Allison automatic transmission and dual axles.

The rig has a waterous pump rated at 1,750 gallons per minute and carries 2,500 gallons of water.

It can serve in dual capacities as a Class A front line pumper or as a tanker unit with a rear dump tank discharge.

This unit can carry a crew of six, and

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carries a deluge gun atop the truck capable of disbursing 1,250 gallons of water per minute onto a major blaze.

It also features a “light tree” for night time operations which has the ability to turn 360 degrees and the lights can be changed in angle to light near or far according to the needs of the moment. A similar feature is also on Engine 61 and the new Rescue 63.

This unit will be replacing the 1972 American LaFrance pumper owned by the department since 1993.

The unit should prove valuable in major structure fires to the Payneville community and to neighboring fire departments in need of additional water and pump capacity.

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After looking over the case, Matney determined that she could not prosFrom page A1 ecute the case because it had passed the Kentucky that justice has been over- statute of limitations on misdemeanors, a spokeslooked.

“She didn’t do me right, person from Matney’s ofshe didn’t do the county fice said.

The decision to dismiss right and I’m not going to stand for that,” Haynes the case came after prosecutors across the state said.

Haynes plans to file a received instructions from complaint against Streible the governor’s office to with the state’s Attorney curb spending and watch how they spend the state’s General, he added.

Once the charges be- resources.

“It’s a question that came misdemeanors, they were dismissed and then prosecutors face all the sent to County Attorney time. There are many close Margaret Matney’s office calls,” Streible said. to see if they would be More and more prostried as misdemeanors in ecutors will be faced with District Court. judgment calls about the

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Kyle Simmons puts some of his money aside for clothing while visiting one of the booths at the Stuart Pepper Middle School’s Reality Store.

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Eighth graders at Stuart Pepper Middle School got a dose of the real world Friday, as they participated in the annual SPMS Reality Store.

Prior to the event, students randomly drew an occupation. Some students made $6.60 an hour and some made upwards of $82,000 a year. Some had spouses and some even had children to take care of.

“It kind of gives them an idea of what their parents face every month,” said Carole Goodwin, county extension agent for 4-H youth development. “In fact, I’ve had many, many students say, ‘I had no idea what my parents go through every month. I understand why they get so stressed.’”

Even the students’ math teacher Mary Lang has noticed a difference in the

way they think.

“With this they actually get a job, get a house, and they see how important college education can be to them and how hard they need to work in school so they can achieve their goals,” Lang said. “It brings real life to them.”

For example, Lang said one student even came up to her and spoke about the extra money they could set aside for retirement.

To Lang, an event like the Reality Store is beneficial for students as compared to book work in the classroom.

“Anytime we can give them something hands on like this they are definitely going to learn it and they’re going to retain it,” Lang said. “So the more things like this the better off the kids will be.”

Local businesses also took part in the Reality Store by donating their time to give the students a

sense of what it’s really like to budget for things in their life. The businesses who participated in the event include: Tony Brown Chevrolet, Ray’s Ford, Brandenburg Telephone, Meade County RECC, First Federal Bank & Trust, Property Valuation Administration, Kroger, Farm Bureau Insurance, Meade County health Department and 4C. “We’ve been doing the reality store for well over 10 years now and we couldn’t do it without the businesses,” Goodwin said. “All of them support because they too know the importance.”

The event, which was sponsored by 4-H Youth Development and SPMS Youth Services, was formerly geared towards sixth graders, though later it switched its focus to eighth graders.

“At this point, we think it still makes an impact on the eighth graders,” Goodwin said.

Commonwealth’s resources in cases involving lower level felonies with property, Streible said.

Everything rises with inflation, including the monetary value that differentiates a misdemeanor and a felony, Streible added.

The current cutbacks on how state resources are used may possibly lead to similar outcomes in comparable cases, but justice will remain the top priority, Streible said.

“My responsibility is to do justice, it’s not to extract a pound of flesh for any particular victim.

I regret that Mr. Haynes is upset with those decisions,” she said.

To all my Friends and Supporters I would like to say Thank You. During the last 3 1/2 years I have been honest and worked extremely hard to improve Meade County and take it in a positive direction. I feel that we were able to do this with the help of good people. We have worked hard to move Meade County forward.

I appreciate the individuals I have worked with and would not do anything differently. We did things in a fair manner and tried to treat all citizens fairly with no strings attached. I will continue to have an open door policy and work hard. I wish Meade County well in the future.

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Relay for Life nearly doubles cash totals from previous year Staff Report The News Standard This year’s Meade County Relay for Life fundraising event nearly doubled last year’s cash total.

The 2010 fundraiser pulled in $85,000 — nearly twice as much as last year’s total of $45,000.

“I just think the community involvement was the key factor,” Meade County Relay for Life Team recruitment chairperson Vickie

Doyle said. “I appreciated everybody’s hard work, because it was a lot of hard work.”

The cash totals were announced by American Cancer Society Area Director Russell Schuman at the Meade County Relay for Life wrap-up meeting at Little Dave’s on Tuesday.

The total is likely to rise because the fundraiser still has money coming in, Doyle said.

Meade County Relay for

Life had 27 teams participating this year.

“We had an awesome turnout,” she said. “It was in the air that day.”

There will be an appreciation picnic for all teams and helpers who participated at 3 p.m. on June 12, at the Farmer’s Market pavilion next to the Meade County extension office.

For more information or to RSVP for the picnic, contact Vickie Doyle at 270-945-9661.

Law prevents company from purchasing old state garage

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The Meade County Fiscal Court determined a deal in which an area company wanting to buy the old state garage in Brandenburg would violate Kentucky law.

At a closed meeting during a special session, the fiscal court concluded that a

proposal made last month by NCR Clark to buy the building violated a Kentucky law that stated county and state owned buildings could not be sold or traded. The company had offered to buy the building for $123,000 and proposed to refurbish the building and give the county the option to buy it back in two years.

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Editorial Remember playing the game, telephone? It may not be appropriately named anymore … instead maybe it should be called ‘e-mail.’

Of course, the game shows that information through the hands of several different people filters into something, which may become refurbished and even completely untrue from the beginning message.

Now-a-days people should take caution of e-mails like they did when playing telephone as a child.

Last week we reported on a rash of burglaries that hit Meade County and the surrounding counties the past few weeks. Although the burglaries were true and did happen, e-mails started to flutter around the county that were just untrue.

Regardless of the sincerity of the e-mails, the message left people uncomfortable about a possible epidemic of gun-point robberies.

These unfounded e-mails may have

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caused more harm than good.

These types of messages have been in existence since the invention of the wondrous, instantaneous and free mode of communication, but readers must beware.

Treat these e-mails like the annoying spam e-mails about free stamps or limited time offers. Sure they may be amusing at times, but for the most part these messages are scams or lies.

Fear is a good thing to have, it perpetuates survival, however, fear based on fantasies and lies can be detrimental.

It’s OK to read these types of e-mails but first reactions should be ones of questioning, not belief.

What may show up on your email list may be completely different from reality.

But then again the Internet can be just as scary as the real world, that’s why acting with caution and inquisitiveness can be the best way to survive.

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In light of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, what’s your feeling of President Obama’s proposed off-shore drilling plans?

Meade County Republican Party Concerning the question on whether we should continue drilling in the ocean after the rig explosion, the answer is absolutely. We don’t quit flying planes when there is a plane crash nor do we quit driving when a busload of children are killed. We simply must quit buying oil from terrorist nations. Additionally, these terrorist nations have no environmental standards at all.

Drilling, when done responsibly, is safe and secure in the ocean. An example is when Hurricane Katrina came through there was not one drop of oil spilled into the ocean.

The facts are telling, while the BP oil geyser pumps millions of gallons of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama and Democrat members of Congress may have to answer for the millions in campaign contributions they’ve taken from

the oil and gas giants over the years and look at the facts of government safety violations during his tenure.

BP and its employees have given more than $3.5 million to federal candidates over the past 20 years, with the largest chunk of their money going to Obama, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

The company whose drilling triggered the Gulf of Mexico oil spill also owns a rig that operated with incomplete and inaccurate engineering documents, which one official warned could “lead to catastrophic operator error,” records and interviews showing February, two months before the Deepwater Horizon spill. Nineteen members of congress called on the agency that oversees offshore oil drilling to investigate a whistleblower’s complaints about the BP-owned Atlantis, Sawyer said he found that about 85 percent of the piping and instrument designs

“have no final approval” and more than 95 percent of the welding specifications had no approval at all.

Under the Obama administration and the watch of Democrats controlling congress, the federal Minerals Management Service gave permission to BP and dozens of other oil companies to drill in the Gulf of Mexico without first requiring permits from another agency that assesses threats to endangered species — and despite strong warnings from that agency about the impact the drilling was likely to have on the gulf. Those approvals, federal records show, include one for the well drilled by the Deepwater Horizon.

Earlier Associated Press investigations have shown that the doomed rig was allowed to operate without safety documentation required for the exact disaster scenario that occurred; that the cutoff valve, which failed and has repeatedly broken down at

other wells.

Under Obama, less than half of all required government inspections were done and this rig was awarded the rig safety award from the Obama administration. Let’s go back to the millions of dollars given in campaign cash to these Democrats.

We must elect individuals to run our country that know how to implement real-time plans that won’t trade safety for campaign cash. We must elect leaders that know how to react once a disaster happens unlike the current administration that sent SWAT teams whose duties include performing hostage rescues and serving high risk arrest and search warrants, and engaging heavily-armed criminals.

A SWAT team is often equipped with assault rifles, submachine guns, riot control gear, and high-powered rifles for snipers. They have zero training in stopping an oilrig from spewing oil. Meanwhile,

thousands of barrels of oil were spewing in the ocean.

The bottom line is oil drilling is necessary for our economy and our national security and must be continued.

Meade County Democrat Party As time passes, it is quite evident that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a wake up call for oil drilling everywhere.

President Obama’s intentions were good when he proposed to increase offshore drilling — to decrease our dependence on foreign oil.

But perhaps a message is being sent to us all that it is not a good idea to proceed just yet.

The evidence so far indicates that safety procedures were being ignored at the drilling rig that exploded, as well as others. The consequences of not following the proper guidelines are being felt throughout the gulf region and all over the world.

The gulf coastlines, with their marshlands and marine life are vital to the food chain throughout the region. Much of our seafood comes from the gulf and this has been severely curtailed as a result of the spill.

This disaster is an indicator that we should proceed with caution – as evidence shows lax oversight by safety regulators in Washington D.C. This situation is not new, as it has existed in the Obama administration and the Bush administration — perhaps even longer.

Our Republican counterparts can agree with us that we have much to do in order to clean up this mess in the Gulf of Mexico. We should also be able to agree that decreasing our dependence on foreign oil is a step in the right direction, but at what cost?

Perhaps the man upstairs is trying to tell us all something — quit being so reckless with this world we live in.

The Louisville Tea Party “abhors racism,” as does Rand Paul the Civil Rights Act in its entirety. It is a settled matter and has been for 46 years. Therefore, any further discussion thereof is moot.

Still, the federal government’s general reach into other areas of the private life of Americans needs to be carefully held in check, which is what Dr. Paul was trying to get across—albeit to deaf ears.

The potential to exercise one’s freedoms privately, even in ways we disagree with or even find “abhorrent” (Dr. Paul’s word) always exists in a free society. A government’s federally mandated “solution” is rarely the answer.

Instead of listening to what someone else said that he said, or in their mind wished he had said, we strongly suggest the common sense approach of paying attention to what Dr. Paul actually said, such as: On the Civil Rights Act: “I’m in favor of everything with regards to ending institutional racism.” (to NPR) On the Americans with Disabilities Act: “I think a lot of things could be handled locally … we should try to do everything we can … for people with disabilities ... We do it at our office with wheel chair ramps and things like that. If

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his ground and concludes ”I think what you’ve done is to bring up something that is not an issue, something I’ve never spoken about or given any indication that I am interested in any legislation concerning … It’s a political ploy … an attack weapon brought up by the other side. A lot of times these attacks fall back on themselves … because every fiber of my being doesn’t believe in discrimination, doesn’t believe we should have that in our society and to imply otherwise is just dishonest.” (emphasis his) The bottom line is that the left has an agenda that has as its default setting a big(ger) government solution to virtually every problem in America, whether real, imagined or contrived. Both Dr. Paul and the Louisville Tea Party advocate smaller, less-intrusive government, and those that believe to the contrary will stop at nothing to stop or distort that message.

As for the Louisville Tea Party itself, our events have been nothing but peaceful, characterized by energy, enthusiasm, patriotic dissent and mutual respect for all ethnicities and demographics.

And they always will be.

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will not tolerate the presence of anyone whose actions do not reflect these values. That any of this could possibly be about race is no less than absurd, as those responsible for taking our country down this unsustainable path are from numerous ethnicities, yet predominantly white, represented by all three branches of government.

Liberty, we believe, is color blind. As Martin Luther King Jr. said: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

We could not agree more and we would not have it any other way. The sovereignty and security and economic survival of America depends on focusing on real time issues that threaten us here and now, such as a cavernous debt, fiscally irresponsible policies, porous national borders and terrorism.

These are the causes and concerns that merit our focus, and deserves America’s most urgent attention.

For more information or to get involved in the TEA Party’s efforts to restore America to its Constitutional foundations, visit its Web site at www.louisvilleteaparty.org.

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you have a two-story office building and you hire someone who’s handicapped, it might be reasonable to let him have an office on the first floor rather than the government saying you have to have a $100,000 elevator. And I think when you get to solutions like that, the more local the better and the more common sense the decisions are rather than having a federal government make those decisions.” (to NPR) On racism in the private sector: “I abhor racism … I think it’s a bad business decision to exclude anyone from your restaurant.” (to the Courier-Journal, emphasis his) And again: “With regard to racism, I don’t believe in any racism. I don’t think we should have any government racism (or) any institutional form of racism…(or the) abhorrent practices of the south.” (to MSNBC, emphasis his) And after Maddow hounds him for 15 minutes, taking him from one hypothetical scenario to another, from yesteryear to the present, from a Woolworth’s pharmacy in the 60s to a mythical skating rink today, growing increasingly confrontational as she proceeds, Dr. Paul calmly holds

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In an all-too predictable political hit-and-run, our local and national “mainstream media” has sought to align both Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Rand Paul, and the Tea Party, whom he largely credits for his resounding victory in last Tuesday’s primary election, with the two-headed monster of “racism” and “discrimination.”

Because of a serious need to bring some reason and balance to a lop-sided “discussion,” the Louisville Tea Party has analyzed line-byline the exchange between Dr. Paul and MSNBC host, Rachel Maddow, which merits far more thoughtful attention. Additionally, we urge the voters of Kentucky and Americans who are watching this race closely around the country to consider: If anyone genuinely believes that MSNBC, ABC’s “Good Morning America” and Louisville’s own CourierJournal, et al, do not have a predetermined agenda at the outset, that person is terribly naïve.

It seems to us that Dr. Paul’s point was that one may respect, honor, appreciate and

explicitly agree with the noble and necessary end goal of a legislative process (to rid America of institutional racism), as per the Civil Rights Act of 1964, without agreeing with every syllable contained in the body of said bill. Just because one disagrees with the constitutionality of a procedure on one point (out of ten points) of an important piece of legislation, does not mean one should not vote in favor of that legislation, which, in fact, Dr. Paul said that he would have done.

The distinction between the public and private sectors, while a difficult one, is a valid one constitutionally.

Anyone who doubts this has adequate regard neither for the Constitution, nor the individual rights it was designed to protect.

Did the federal government in its exercise of federal authority regarding civil rights “get this one right?” The Louisville Tea Party believes absolutely it did, as per the Supreme Court’s “Heartland of Atlanta Motel vs. the United States” decision of Dec. 14, 1964, that “permanently enjoined” the owner of that private place of lodging, “from refusing to accommodate” any guest “for racial reasons.” This upheld

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Friday, May 28, 2010

Deeds

Kenneth Broughton Jr., aka Kenny Broughton Jr., and Lori Ann Broughton, to Michael L. Foushee, an 8 acre tract located on the northeast side of HWY 60 in Flaherty, deed tax $84.50.

William M. Stamper and Rebecca W. Stamper, to Patricia Woods, lot 195 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $117.

Norma J. Albury, to Vernon Armes and Audra Armes, lot 26 of Falling Oaks Estates.

Eugene P. Brophy, aka Eugene Patrick Brophy, aka SGM Retired Eugene Brophy, and Leda I. Brophy, aka Leda Brophy, aka Leda Irene Brophy, to Eugene P. Brophy and Leda I. Brophy, lot 59 of Doe Valley Subdivision.

Ann Wootten, to Jason E. Sager and Sheila R. Sager, a 1.0574 acre tract located on the north side of Country View Estates, deed tax $136.50.

The Wells Fargo Bank, N.A, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust, to Marty Claycomb, 3940 Cedar Flats Rd in Battletown.

Linda Moreland, by and through her attorney-in-fact Mona Moreland Jarboe, to Regina A. Bennett, property located in Meade County.

Ronald L. Greenwell and Barbara J. Greenwell Trust, by and through Barbara J. Greenwell, to Stephen D. Liberty and Tammy J. Liberty, lot 26 of Gobbler Knob Subdivision, deed tax $14.50.

Larry K. Cockrell, to Christopher M. Baker, lot 54 of Creek View Estates.

Larry R. Mercer and Katherine L. Mercer, to Michael J. Knott, property located in Meade County, deed tax $170.

Zane M. Elliott Sr., and Sandra G. Elliott, to William B. Franke, lot 8 of Belgian Estates.

Michael Joseph Knott, to James C. Mills and Jessica L. Mills, property located in Meade County, deed tax $170.

James Charles Mills and Jessica Lynn Mills, to Mike Knott, property located in Meade County, deed tax $117.

Rita M. Stice, by and through her attorney-in-fact Tina M. Vance, to Gordon Board, lot 58 of Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $40.

Rose LaTondress, to Louis James LaTondress and Dolores Marie LaTondress, property located in Meade County.

Marty Claycomb and Cathy Claycomb, to Nancy E. Davis, lot 27, of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $22.

Douglas Cornett and Wilma Cornett, by and through their attorneyin-fact Earl M. Davis, to Jeffrey L. Adkisson and Judith M. Adkisson, property located in Meade County.

Timothy D. Farmer, to Timothy J. Farmer, property located in Meade County.

Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins, Charles A. and Margaret L. Jenkins Trust, a 99.5 acre tract located in Midway.

Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins, to Charles A. and Margaret L. Jenkins Trust, a 1.539 acre tract located on the south side of HWY 448.

Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins, to Charles A. and Margaret L. Jenkins Trust, property located in Meade County.

Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins, to Charles A. and Margaret L. Jenkins Trust, property located in Meade County.

Charles A. Jenkins and Margaret L. Jenkins, to Charles A. and Margaret L. Jenkins Trust, property located in Meade County.

Green Tree Servicing, LLC, a Kentucky Corporation, to Marty Claycomb, lot 38 of the Knobs Subdivision, deed tax $55.

Highland Homes of Kentucky, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company, to Duane J. Steines and Debra K. Steines, lot 6 of Rolling Acres Subdivision, deed tax $190.

Jerry Nofsinger, by and through his attorney-in-fact Thomas L. Watts, and Cheryl Nofsinger, to Jerome L. Huffines and Tracy Huffines, property located in Meade County.

Gerald A. Lynn and Nancy K. Lynn, to Aimee L. Gee, 315 Doe Valley Parkway East, deed tax $110.

Robert A. Keys Jr., and Alice Gwen Keys, to Franklin E. Arnold and Donna Arnold, Chelsea Hollingsworth and Robert Frederick Hollingsworth, property located in Meade County, deed tax $85.

Carl Eldridge Sr., and Georgianna Eldridge, aka Gina Eldridge, to Dustin Owens and Carla Owens, lot 46 of Buckler Knobs, deed tax $12.

Paul Stull Building and Remodeling Inc., to Timothy M. Bates and Kerry A. Bates, lot 41 of River Cliff Subdivision, deed tax $187.50.

James Louis Mattingly and Patricia Mattingly, to Pam Knott, tract 1 of Mattingly Farm Subdivision.

James Louis Mattingly and Patricia Mattingly, to James Mattingly, tract 3 of Mattingly Farm Subdivision.

James Louis Mattingly and Patricia Mattingly, to Amy Waters, property located in Meade County.

James Louis Mattingly and Patricia Mattingly, to Vicki Spink, tract 2 of Mattingly Farm Subdivision.

James Louis Mattingly and Patricia Mattingly, to Lisa Medley, tract 4 of Mattingly Farm Subdivision.

Carrie E. English, fka Carrie Eden, and Michael H. English, to Carrie A. English and Michael H. English, property located in Meade County.

Harrell Miller and Bridget Miller, to Harold Lee Miller and Crystal Miller, lot 14 of Wright Acres.

Heidi C. Preston, to Houston W. Nelson III and Renalyn J. Nelson, lot 495 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $154.

Denise Shane Nelson and Shelly Ann Nelson Pinheiro, to David A. Allen and Melissa A. Allen, property located in Meade County, deed tax $24.

The estate of Carter Leroy Humphrey, and Diane Humphrey, by and through her attorney-in-fact Amy Larson, to Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, property located in Meade County.

Douglas Cornett, aka Doug Cornett, and Wilma Cornett, to Lance Padgett, lot A4 of Knob Road, deed tax $19.50.

Kenneth Haught and Rebecca Haught, to Frederick Haught and Verna Lou Haught, property located in Meade County.

Quitclaim Deeds

David White, to Billy R. White, lot 77 and a portion of lot 84 of Jennings Knob Subdivision.

Building Permits

5/19/10 Brenda Crosby, pool/ deck, $35.

Septic Permits

5/12/10 Jeff Nott/Pat Wathen, 545 Ritchie Drive in Brandenburg.

5/17/10 John Mitchell/Gene Thompson, 2465 St. Martins Road in Vine Grove.

Retail Food

5/17/10 Rock Inn Bar & Grill, 139 Tip Top Rd in Vine Grove. 95 percent food. Food: women’s restroom lacks self closing door and consumer advisory not posted.

Brandenburg Police

5/13/10 1:20 p.m. Mary L. Doan, of Webster, was driving a 2002 Buick Le Sabre. Theresa L. Self, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1993 Ford Taurus. Self was waiting to pull onto KY 448 from the Save A Lot parking lot. Doan was pulling into the parking lot from KY 448.

Doan stated that she did not see Self and collided into the front of Self.

No injuries were reported. Report BPD 10045 was filed by Officer Singleton.

5/14/10 1:57 p.m. Joan H. Adams, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1992 Buick Le Sabre. Adams was pulling into a parking spot at the Meade County Court House and collided into the side of a 2002 Toyota Celica. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10046 was filed

by Officer Singleton.

Meade County Sheriff

4/27/10 10:21 a.m. Chasidi M. Jeffries, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2006 Ford Focus. An unidentified car was south on Christian Road approaching Jeffries. Jeffries was north on Christian Church Road approaching the unidentified vehicle.

The vehicle drove across the center-line of the roadway and struck Jeffries and left the scene failing to make their identity known. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0091 was filed by Officer Ponder.

5/14/10 3:42 a.m. Michael A. Franklin, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1998 Ford Ranger. Franklin was west bound on KY 144. He stated that he fell asleep and ran off the roadway striking a light pole.

Meade County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0112 was filed

by Officer Graham.

5/14/10 7:30 a.m. Mary K. Allen, of Sellerburg, Ind., was driving a 2005 Jeep Liberty. Ashley A. Stull, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2002 Honda Accord. Allen and Stull were both south on Old Ekron Road. Stull stopped to make a left turn into the Board of Education. Allen stated that she did not notice Stull until it was too late. Allen hit Stull in the rear doing damage to both vehicles.

No injuries were reported. Report 10-0113 was filed by Officer McCubbin.

5/17/10 7:45 a.m. Tiffany L. Bragg, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. Bragg was traveling south on North Thompson Lane approaching a rise in the road.

An unknown vehicle was north on North Thompson Lane, partially in Bragg’s lane. Bragg lost control of her car and spun around several times. Bragg ended up striking a fence on the opposite side of the road. The unknown driver left the

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scene. No injuries were reported.

Report 10-0114 was filed by Officer Ponder.

5/19/10 11:29 a.m. Janet G. Rice, of Battletown, was driving a 2001 Ford Escort. Cynthia R. Mattingly, of Battletown, was driving a 1994 Plymouth Neon. Mattingly was east on KY 144. Rice was west on KY 144. Rice side swiped Mattingly and marks on the roadway indicated that is what happened. Both of the drivers and passengers were transported to Harrison County Hospital

by Meade County EMS, with minor injuries. Payneville Fire Department and Rhodelia Fire Department were also called to the scene. Report 100115 was filed by Officer Hendley.

District Court 052810 Melanie House, 18, theft by unlawful taking/disp-shoplifitingplead not guilty, stay out of Pamida, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Ashley Q. Garcia, 22, speeding 25mph over limit- plead guilty, $50 fine; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- amend to reckless driving, plead guilty, $100 fine.

Ramona M. Cape, 45, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; speeding 22mph over limit; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense- not present attorney plead not guilty for her, pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Adam A. Greenwell, 25, failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty $25 fine; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jailed, 2 year probations, KAPS/ADE. James C. Matthews, 45, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense- plead guilty, $50 fine; alcohol intoxication in public place, 3rd or greater offense within 12 months- plead guilty, 90 days jail probated 2 years.

Theresa L. Stidham, 32, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 5/19/10.

Marvin R. Stidham, 51, possession of controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 5/19/10.

Rodney L. Shelton, 36, making false statement to obtain increase of benefit over $100- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

William K. Dilley, 46, criminal mischief, 2nd degree; assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; theft by unlawful taking/dispauto- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 5/19/10.

Andrew J. Butt, 21, theft by unlawful taking/disp-building- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 5/19/10.

Taryn L. Allison, 23, possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Richard T. Shelton, 41, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- plead guilty, continued first appearance 5/26/10.

Tammy L. Smiddy, 39, theft of services- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Ronald M. Raley, 19, non support- plead guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, ordered to pay child support.

Megan T. Orr, 20, theft by unlawful taking/desp-shopliftingplead not guilty, stay out of Pamida, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Albert K. Hardesty, 28, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Jose Contreras, 26, no operator/moped license- plead guilty, $50 fine.

Jesse R. Dusch, 21, obstructed vision and/or windshield; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- failure to appear.

Christopher C. Quisenberry, 35, failure to wear seat belts; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense; no/ expired registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear.

Karen L. Gibson, 45, careless driving’ obstructed vision and/or windshield- failure to appear.

Terri L. Brown, 29, no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 2nd offense or greater; license to be in possession- failure to appear.

Anthony G. Keith, 29, speeding 26mph over/greater- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Anita C. Frey, 48, no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed with proof.

Megan D. Biven, 18, failure to give right of way to vehicle passing opposite- dismissed; instruction permit violations- continue to 6/9/10, review for license; failure to produce insurance card- plead guilty, amend to no insurance, 90 days probated 2 years, $100 fine,

KAPS. Tony W. Harrington, 52, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offenseplead not guilty, amend to 2nd offense, pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Joe M. Gatrost, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- failure to appear.

Lonnie Brown Jr., 29, no operators license- plead guilty, $50 fine; careless driving- plead guilty, $50 fine; speeding 16mph over limit- plead guilty, $32 fine; failure of owner to maintain required insurance, 2nd offense or greaterdismissed with proof; license to be in possession- plead guilty, $25 fine; failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine.

Michael W. Fowler Jr., 21, reckless driving- dismissed/merged; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense - plead guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days, 2 years probations, KAPS; driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine; speeding 25mph over limit- plead guilty, $50 fine.

Johnny L. Watson, 46, assault, 4th degree domestic violence no visible injury- dismiss when paid in full, review 11/10/10 for payment.

Ashley P. Mitchell, 19, possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Chad M. Hall, 24, cultivation of marijuana, under 5 plants, 1st offense; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 6/23/10.

Kim Blandford, 38, theft by deception-include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Larry D. Knott, 49, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- jury trial 5/21/10.

William H. Alexander, 38, operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 year probation, $200 fine, KAPS/ADE; operating vehicle with expired operators license- plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years.

Regina E. Deckard, 27, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; criminal mischief, 3rd degree - defer 24 months with conditions.

Clayton Wagers, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; possession of marijuana- jury trial 5/21/10.

Amos L. Clark, 52, local city ordinance- pretrial conference 6/16/10.

Valeda O. McFadden, 54, theft by deception-include cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 5/19/10.

Beverly A. Ellis, 62, possession of marijuana- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Kevin A. McKinley, 46, 2 counts of theft by deception-include cold checks under $500failure to appear.

Brandyn R. Betz, 20, careless driving; instructional permit violations; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- pretrial conference 6/23/10.

Andy L. Rogers, 30, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- plead guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days in jail with work release, 2 year probation with conditions.

Joseph D. Salle, 33, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all othersplead guilty, 12 months probated 2 years, no contact or communication with Gary Wine.

James M. Strasshofer, 25, speeding 15mph over limit- plead guilty, $30 fine; disregarding traffic control device, traffic lightplead guilty, $25 fine; fleeing and evading police, 2nd degree (on foot); carrying a concealed deadly weapon- plead guilty, 12 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 year probation.

Ryan M. Percefull, 29, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; resisting arrest; menacing- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Cory L. Snow, 22, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Leslie M. Ray, 20, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, $100 fine.

Stephen W. Clater Jr., 25, driving on DUI suspended license, 1st offense- amend to regular operators suspended license, plead guilty, 30 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 3rd offense- amend to 2nd DUI, plead guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 year probation, $500 fine, KAPS/ADE.

The News Standard - A5 Larry R. Ginn, 62, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pretrial conference 6/2/10.

Qhyn R. Havens, 20, driving on DUI suspended license, 2nd offense- failure to appear.

Micheal S. Sutton, 33, reckless driving; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st degree- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Randi L. Disponett, 29, one headlight- dismissed; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense- plead guilty, 90 days probated 2 years, KAPS, $100 fine.

Zackery W. Horne, 27, careless driving- dismissed/merged; operating motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offense- plead guilty, 30 days probated after 4 days jail; 2 year probation, KAPS/ADE. Christopher W. Tuttle, 31, speeding 16mph over limit; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 2nd offense- pretrial conference 6/16/10.

Jeremy E. Medley, 34, fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (motor vehicle); operating vehicle with expired operators license; reckless driving; speeding 15mph over limit- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Travis C. Holt, 26, speeding 26mph over or greater- failure to appear.

Riley J. Brown, 44, speeding 14mph over limit- plead guilty, amend to 10mph, $20 fine.

Angela M. Danner-Padilla, 28, disregarding stop sign- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Daniel P. Neal, 41, operating on suspended/revoked operators license; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offense- continue per order to 6/16/10.

Kevin S. Prater, 27, 2 counts of possession of marijuana; use/ possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; falsely reporting an incident; terroristic threatening, 3rd degree; menacing; harassment, no physical contact- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Samantha A. Daley, 21, 11 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $300pretrial conference 6/16/10.

Douglas L. Long, 22, 2 counts of failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; improper start from parked positionpretrial conference 5/26/10.

Nathaniel D. Hammond, 47, 6 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $300- plead guilty, 6 months probated after 1 hour jail, 2 year probation.

James R. Lasley, 52, 12 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $500plead guilty, 20 days probated after 2 hours jail, 2 year probation.

William H. Haynes, 59, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 6/9/10.

Kimberly J. West, 39, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearting 5/19/10.

Anthony W. Harrington II, 20, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 5/19/10.

Courtney A. Scott, 19, probation violation (for misdemean-

or offense)- revoked, 3 days jail, amend probation order, KAPS. Fallon L. Meredith, 27, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 5/26/10.

Nicole M. McMunn, 35, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense); use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- probation revocation hearing 5/19/10.

Jeremy E. Guffy, 27, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 5/26/10; assault, 2 counts of 4th degree domestic violence minor injury-pretrial conference 5/26/10, jury trial 5/28/10;harassment-no physical contact- pretrial conference 5/26/10.

Elizabeth Rotruck vs. Garry D. Rotruck, domestic violenceDVO dismissed.

Amber M. O’Banion vs.

John C. O’Banion, domestic violence- amended DVO entered, dismiss prior DVO. John C. O’Banion vs. Amber M. O’Banion, domestic violence- dismiss prior DVO. Stephanie C. Thomas vs.

Scott E. Phillips, domestic violence- EPO entered, continue to 5/26/10.

Tracy Sipes vs. Travis Sipes, domestic violence- EPO entered, continue to 5/26/10.

Roy E. Hayes vs. Patricia A. Hayes, domestic violence- DVO entered, in effect till 11/12/10.

Saundra L. York vs. Lou Ann Graves, domestic violenceDVO dismissed.

Derek H. Hernderson, 25, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; wanton endangerment, 1st degree- pretrial conference 6/2/10.

Thomas R. Hearn, 27, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 6/23/10.

Terrence W. Lancaster, 45, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 7/21/10.

Terry W. Stewart, 38, burglary, 3rd degree; possession of marijuana- preliminary hearing 6/2/10.

Gary L. Welsh, 29, burglary, 2nd degree; criminal mischief, 2nd degree; possession of marijuana- preliminary hearing 5/19/10.

Dena M. Combs, 44, flagrant non support- dismissed.

Michael D. Hack, 47, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others; theft by deception-include cold checks under $500- preliminary hearing 6/23/10.

Justin W. Henry, 18, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others; receiving stolen property under $500; criminal mischief, 1st degree- waive to grand jury 6/7/10; truancy-student 18 but not yet 21- dismiss with stipulated probable cause.

Sean T. Murphy, 44, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 1st offense; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- pretrial conference 6/30/10, jury trial 7/2/10.

Charles Nixon, 27, leaving scene of accident/ failure to render aid or assistance- plead guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, restitution.

Stephen A. Ballinger, 18, truancy-student 18 but not yet 21pretrial conference 6/2/10.

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Friday, May 28, 2010

Alfred Klem

Shirley Benham

Donald C. Atcher

Alfred H. Klem, 80, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, Ky. Klem was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Brandenburg Moose Lodge and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert M. and Lorena Englert Klem and a brother, Kenneth Francis Klem.

Klem is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rita Klem of Brandenburg, Ky.; two children, Vicky Klem Pulliam and her husband, Mark of Bardstown, Ky., Carla Klem Lewis and her husband, Danny of Louisville, Ky.; two grandchildren, Charles Marshall Pulliam and Stephen Michael Pulliam, both of Louisville, Ky.; and several cousins.

A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. George Cemetery.

Shirley Benham, 73, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Benham was a member of the Meade County Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stuart “Bokie” Benham; a son, Bernie Benham and several brothers and sisters.

Benham is survived by three children, William H. “Willie” (Vicky) Benham, Jeffrey T. “Jeff” (Carole) Benham, both of Guston, Ky., Peggy D. (Ralph) Carwile of Brandenburg, Ky.; a brother, John Coates of Stephensport, Ky.; two sisters, Rose LaTondress of Guston, Ky., Marie Wardrip of Webster, Ky.; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010, from 2-5 p.m. at the Meade County Senior Citizens Building, 1200 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Ky., 40108.

Donald C. Atcher, 77, of Hodgenville, Ky., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a graduate of Vine Grove High School. Don coached Little League baseball in Radcliff, Ky. He was a member of the Lions Club, Stithton Baptist Church and a former member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Grace Atcher; brothers, Gerald Atcher, Nolte Atcher and Gene Atcher; and infant siblings, Alice Marie Atcher and James Richard Atcher.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Creason of Hodgenville, Ky.; four sons and daughters-in-law and two daughters and sons-in-law, Alan and Vickie Atcher of Bloomfield, Ky., Col. Andrew (currently serving in Iraq) and Lisa Atcher of Jacksonville, Fla., Donna and W. Dale Warren of Fayetteville, Ariz., Don and Brenda Creason of Elizabethtown, Ky., Larry and Kathy Creason of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Barbara and Oran Morton of Bardstown, Ky.; a brother, Bob and Faye Atcher of Vine Grove, Ky.; two sisters, Patsy and Bill Gerkins of Ekron, Ky., and Charlene Nall of Vine Grove, Ky.; 14 grandchildren, David Bryan Atcher, Alaina Atcher, Erin Warren, Brian Freano, Grace Warren, Will Warren III, Chris Atcher, Don Creason, Jr., David Creason, Amanda Masterson, Sarah Minnis, Charlie Stark, Mariah Creason and Laura Roberts.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Doug Stillwell officiating. Burial will follow in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky.

Robert Pike Robert H. “Bob” Pike, 80, of Garrett, Ky., died Monday, May 17, 2010, at the Medco Center of Brandenburg, Ky. Pike was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Wilhemina Clark Pike and a brother, Freddie Lee Pike.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Jean Dowell of Garrett, Ky.; his daughter, Virginia Lee Thompson; his granddaughter, Rikki Lee Stafford; his great-grandchildren, Justin, Jenna and Bryce; and two nieces.

The funeral service was Thursday, May 20, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home in Brandenburg, Ky. Burial followed at St. George Cemetery.

Joseph Ritchie Joseph Marion Ritchie, 67, of Elizabethtown, Ky., died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, surrounded by family.

He was born September 7, 1942, a native of Meade County, and a member of St. James Catholic Church.

He retired as a purchasing manager from Gates Rubber Company after 30 years of service.

He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1966, was part of the Western Kentucky Basketball team, a founding member of Phi Lamba Alpha, now Lamba Chi Alpha, was very active in mentoring Junior Achievement, and an avid outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Spaulding and Rosalia Hughes Ritchie; and one sister, Delores Ritchie Ilario.

He is survived by three daughters, Robin (Mike) Goff of Summersville, Ky., Autumn (Jon) Burgess of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Sara Jo (Jeff) Best of Rineyville, Ky.; four grandchildren, Madeline, Jonathan, Ethan, and Owen; one step-granddaughter, Ann-Michael; the mother of his children, Sarah Ritchie Dennis of Elizabethtown, Ky.; a special friend, Linda Roth of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sisters, Liz (Fred) Wheatley and Shirley (Jerry) Miles all of Brandenburg, Ky.; one brother-inlaw, Bruno Ilario of Brandenburg, Ky.; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Friday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Chuck Walker officiating.

Burial to follow at St. George Catholic Cemetery in Brandenburg, Ky.

Barbara Ann Fleming Barbara Ann Fleming, 56, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Fleming, Jr.; and a grandson, Draven Lee Fleming.

She is survived by two sons, Victor and Tanya Fleming of Radcliff, Ky., and Johnny Fleming III and Jeannine of Elizabethtown, Ky.; three grandchildren, Akira Fleming, Victoria Fleming and Zachery Fleming; brothers; sisters; aunts; cousins; and many friends.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff with Pastor O. C. Jones officiating.

Tommy Joe Papala Tommy Joe Papala, 51, of Radcliff, Ky., died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a veteran of Desert Storm and retired from the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Papala; four daughters, Amanda Cain, Natasha Espey, Cassandra Dolt and Latanya Metzger; and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky.

Nora Dougherty Nora A. Dougherty, 80, of Ekron, Ky., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Dougherty is survived by two children, Winnie Gross of Vine Grove, Ky., Dennis Dougherty of Flaherty, Ky.; and two grandchildren, Amy and Bryan Hall.

The family chose cremation and services will be private. Arrangements are being entrusted to Hager Funeral Home of Brandenburg, Ky.

William H. Skeeters Jr William H. Skeeters Jr., 55, of Rineyville, Ky., died Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Hardin memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. Skeeters was employed with Phillip Brothers Construction Company.

Survivors include one son, Jerry Skeeters of Glasgow, Ky.; two daughters, Rebecca Dudley of Fort Campbell, Ky., Melissa Baxter of Rineyville, Ky.; his significant other, Shirley Horton; 10 grandchildren; three brothers, Jody Skeeters of Iowa, Jimmy Skeeters of Vine Grove, Ky., and Danny Skeeters of Rineyville, Ky. A private memorial service was held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the chapel of Coffey & Chism Funeral Home, in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. K. Christian Burton officiating. Cremation was chosen by the family.

Van Baggett First Sergeant (Ret.) Van O. Baggett, 85 of Brandenburg, Ky., died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and May Baggett and his first wife, Annie Baggett.

Baggett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Aleene Baggett of Brandenburg, Ky.; two sons, Clifford Baggett of Byesville, Ohio, David Baggett of New Albany, Ind.; five grandchildren, Damora, Jordan and Taylor Baggett, Becky Pierce, Joey Matthews; eight great grandchildren; two brothers, John Baggett of Missouri, Eddie Baggett of Arizona and a sister, Mabel Morningstar of California.

Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24 at New Brandenburg Baptist Church, with Rev. Tony Yates, officiating. Burial followed in Buck Grove Cemetery, with military honors.

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Friday, May 28 •P.L. KASEY CENTER – 9 a.m. coffee, donuts and games. 10 a.m. exercise. 10:30 a.m. nutrition bingo. P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Free. Every Friday. All times are eastern. 270-547-7648

Saturday, May 29 •MCHS GRADUATION – 8 p.m. at the high school.

In the event of inclement weather, listen to WMMG 93.5 concerning postponement or moving of the ceremony.

•CRUZ AID FOR CRUSADE CAR SHOW – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. At Meade Olin Park, Brandenburg for Cru-

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•BENNETT-BOGARDGREER CEMETARY MEETING – 11 a.m. at Battletown Community Park. If you have family in these cemeteries, your help is urgently needed. Contributions for mowing also urgently needed. For information call Lora Carson at 270-422-1131 or Gladys Taylor at 270-422-2414.

•ZUMBA CLASS – 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Meade County Fire Protection District on Armory Place Road in Brandenburg. $5 per class. Call 270668-7284 for more information.

•PILATES – 9 a.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. Beginning mat pilates.

Limited class size. Call to register. 270-422-2094 •VFW DANCE – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404,

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Sunday, May 30 •OPEN HORSE SHOW – warm-ups start at 11 a.m. and show starts at 1 p.m. Meade County Saddle Club, 1580 Fackler Rd., Webster. For more information contact Scotty Padgett 270-668-9311 or Jennifer Lyons 270-422-1932.

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•CARDIO X – 3:45-4:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. 270-422-2094

Tuesday, June 1 •FREE TALK ON “NUISANCE ANIMALS” – 9:30 a.m. in the Limeberry Room at Harrison County Hospital. There will be Division of Natural Resources speakers and a continental breakfast.

•FREE BLOOD PRESSURE & BONE DENSITY SCREENING – 4-6 p.m. in the Harrison County Hospital Main Lobby. Call 812-738-8708 for more information.

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Forcing a little one to eat is always a losing battle James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: Should a parent try to force a child to eat?

DR. DOBSON: No. In fact, the dinner table is one potential battlefield where a parent can easily get ambushed. You can’t win there.

A strong-willed child is like a good military general who constantly seeks an advantageous place to take on the enemy. He need look no farther than the dinner table.

Of all the common points of conflict between generations — bedtime, hair,

clothes, schoolwork, etc.

— the advantages in a food fight are all in the child’s favor. Three times a day, a very tiny youngster can simply refuse to open his mouth. No amount of coercing can make him eat what he doesn’t want to eat.

I remember one threeyear-old who was determined not to eat his green peas, despite the insistence of his father that the squishy little vegetables were going down.

It was a classic confrontation between the irresistible force and an immovable object. Neither would yield.

After an hour of haranguing, threatening, cajoling and sweating, the father had not achieved his goal.

The tearful toddler sat with

a forkload of peas pointed ominously at his sealed lips.

Finally, through sheer intimidation, the dad managed to get one bite of peas in place.

But the lad wouldn’t swallow them. I don’t know everything that went on afterward, but the mother told me they had no choice but to put the child to bed with the peas still in his mouth. They were amazed at the strength of his will.

The next morning, the mother found a little pile of mushy peas where they had been expelled at the foot of the bed. Score one for Junior, none for Dad. Tell me in what other arena a thirtypound child could whip a grown man.

Life’s kinks can block the power, flow of God in life Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight

With warm weather here lately, it has inspired me to plant a few flowers and a tree or two.

After I finished digging in the hard ground I planted the tree and covered it with those hard clots of dirt.

Wouldn’t it be nice to give this little tree some water, to soften up the dirt so the roots could more quickly take

hold?

I drug the hose across the yard to give my little tree a fresh drink. I squeezed the lever, heard a little air except from the nozzle but no water came out.

Was the city working on the water lines? Had I forgotten to mail in the payment?

I thought of calling the city water company and went into the house.

There at the sink was my wife running water and washing a few dishes. I felt really silly. I went back out in the yard and sure enough, there was a kink in the hose stopping the flow of water.

Once the kink was straightened out the water flowed freely. As Christians, we sometimes get kinks in our life.

Unforgiveness, stinginess, anger, bitterness, or hatred can be a kink that will block the power and flow of God’s Holy Spirit.

I realize no one is perfect but if there is something that is blocking the free flow of God in your life it may be some kink that is stopping it.

Allow God to remove the kink so his power and spirit can flow freely through you again.

Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

Not every toddler is this tough, of course. But many of them will gladly do battle over food.

It is their ideal power game. Talk to any experienced parent or grandparent and they will tell you this is true.

The sad thing is that these conflicts are unnecessary.

Children will eat as much as they need if you keep them from indulging in the wrong stuff. They will not starve. I promise.

The way to deal with a poor eater is to set good food before him. If he claims to not be hungry, wrap the plate, put it in the refrigerator and send him cheerfully on his way.

He’ll be back in a few hours. God has put a funny

On Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 8 a.m., Fr. Isaac Mary Relyea, from the diocese of Madison, Wis., will be in Radcliff, Ky., to celebrate the traditional latin mass and to act as the keynote speaker for the Ky Catholic Homeschool Conference.

This is significant for a number of reasons. The mass set for Saturday, June 5, will be the first public traditional mass at St. Christopher Parish,

and in Hardin County, since the release of Pope Benedict XVI’s Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum in July 2007.

From my limited research on the diocesan website, it appears that this may very well be the 1st public Traditional Mass in Hardin County in 40 plus years.

In addition, this is the 1st Catholic Homeschool Conference to be held in Kentucky.

The conference is being organized by St. Benedict Homechool Association

(SBHA) in Hardin County.

Catholic homeschooling conferences are necessary for the growth of the Catholic homeschooling movement.

Many parents wonder what homeschooling is and if it is a suitable option for their family. Conferences allow parents to explore and answer these questions, as well as giving them the opportunity to research the many curriculums and programs available.

Speakers provide information on how homeschool-

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the family. She enjoys neither the status of the eldest nor the attention given to the baby. Furthermore, she is likely to be born at a busy period in the life of her parents, especially her mother.

Then, during her preschool years, her precious territory is invaded by a cute little newborn who steals Mama from her. Is it any wonder that she often asks, “Who am I, and where is my place in life?”

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

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little feeling in his tummy that says, “Gimme food.”

When this occurs, do not put sweets, snacks or confectionery food in front of him.

Simply retrieve the earlier meal, warm it up, and serve it again. If he protests, send him out to play again.

Even if twelve hours or more go by, continue this procedure until food — all food — begins to look and smell wonderful. From that time forward, the battle over the dinner table should be history.

QUESTION: Does the middle child really have greater adaptive problems than his or her siblings?

DR. DOBSON: The middle child does sometimes find it more difficult to establish his or her identity within

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A group of graduating high school seniors participated at mass May 16. Pictured above: Lauren Duhan, Chris Cornelius, Alexa Adams, Hannah Huffines, Cameron Ackerman; Travis Beck, Christian Lancaster, Tyler Yates, Quinn Lynch, Tyler Mattingly, Amy Hardesty, Travis Argabright, Taylor Ory, Shelby Jenkins and Jake Heiber.

Submitted by Monica Lucas St. John the Apostle Church

Saint John the Apostle Catholic Church honored their graduating seniors at mass on Sunday, May 16, followed by a luncheon with their families and invited guests.

Those participating in the mass were; Lectors: Lauren Duhan, Chris Cornelius; Hospitality Ministers: Alexa Adams, Hannah Huffines, Cameron Ackerman; Ushers: Travis Beck, Christian Lancaster, Tyler Yates, Quinn Lynch; Senior Reflections: Tyler Mattingly, Amy Hardesty; Gift Bearers: Travis Argabright, Taylor Ory, Shelby Jenkins, Jake Heibert.

At the luncheon, four students were presented scholarships and awards. St John’s Youth Ministry Scholarship winner, Travis Beck. Cale Brown Scholarship winner, Lauren Duhan. Religious Education Awards, Taylor Ory and Alexa Adams.

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Friday, May 28, 2010

Pike Electric Inc. named May’s member of the month Submitted by Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce Pike Electric Inc. is the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for March.

The business was selected because of its involvement in and support of the work of the Chamber of Commerce; its success over its 40-year history; and its involvement in the community.

Its owners are Leon and Debbie Pike.

Pike Electric traces its roots to 1970, when it was organized by Leon Pike’s uncle, John. Leon Pike started working for him while he was a student at Meade County High School, buying a share of the business in 1975.

In what he describes

as “a pretty busy year” — 1976, in fact — he and Debbie married, built the house on Payneville Road where they continue to live, and finished buying the company from his uncle.

In addition to the Pikes, their staff numbers three – sons Joseph, 22, and Phillip, 30, and Allison Jupin, a niece who started working for them during her senior year in high school. A daughter, Jennifer, works in Sydney, Australia, as a pediatric oncology nurse.

In the beginning, Leon Pike says the company’s success was the result of “good health and hard work. Like a lot of small businesses, we wouldn’t be here today if we hadn’t been willing to put in lots of hours.”

Now, he says, success comes from: Slow, measured growth.

High quality work.

A broad base of customers in Meade County.

Referrals by his regular customers who know and appreciate the quality of the company’s work.

The lion’s share of that work, according to the Pikes, is residential and light commercial, and includes new, repair, and replacement work on wiring and all brands of heating and cooling equipment.

Aside from being involved in the work of the Chamber of Commerce, the Pikes and their business support Meade County Habitat for Humanity and other community projects.

“The Pikes and their

business are important parts of our community,” president of the Chamber of Commerce Kelly Roberts said. “Their roots here are deep and they have a

record of commitment.”

“The longevity of Pike Electric is evidence that they know their customers and understand how to run a small business,” he said.

Pike Electric, located at 3190 Payneville Road, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Its telephone number is 270496-4504.

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Leon and Debbie Pike proudly accepts the chamber’s Member of the Month.

UK professor gives volunteer archaeologists valuable info

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard A top ranking archeologist from UK was on hand at the Meade a Archeological Society’s monthly meeting to give the organization invaluable information about the necessary forms needed to catalog sites found in Meade County as historic sites.

Archaeologist for the Department of Anthropology and Assistant Museum Director of the W. S. Webb Museum of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky Dr. Nancy O’Malley, spoke to the group last month about filling out the eight page Kentucky archeological site survey form, as well as shovel probe forms.

“We were just real lucky to get her,” Meade County Archeological Society President Gerry Fischer said. “Two weeks ago, she spoke in Louisville to a standing room only crowd.”

O’Malley brought many copies of both forms members of the club could take to

use on their own archeological digs.

The survey site form has spaces where volunteer archeologists can submit information about sites where historical items are found, including identification of the items, location of items found, ownership of the land where the items were found and who reported the item.

O’Malley said she relies on people filling out the form well, so she knows whether to give the site a number so it can be included in the state’s registry of historic sites.

Along with the form, O’Malley strongly suggests the discoverer of the site to include a topographical map of the area containing the site and, if possible, a sketched map of the site itself.

The other form she discussed was the shovel-probe forms, consisting of documenting items found in soil dug up with a shovel at certain intervals.

She also encouraged members of the society to not only

send the required forms, but also as much information about discovered sites as possible, including photographs.

“The sky’s the limit to sending information,” O’Malley said.

O’Malley’s discussion could prove to be invaluable to the MCAS, as the group is gearing up for a substantial dig in an undisclosed area of the county.

“The reason we invited her is because we are going to be doing a major excavation and she provided us with the UK site forms and shovel tests inventory and profile forms,” Fischer said. “What’s important about this site out here is it is the last phase of the prehistoric period where it terminates into the historic period.”

The MCAS consists of volunteers from within the county who are interested in locating, documenting and preserving historic sites within Meade County.

“What we’re trying to do is preserve Meade County’s history,” Fischer said.

Golf scramble schedule for June 19

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard

The Meade County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon Thursday at the Farm Bureau Building. The lunch was catered by Homeplate and sponsored by Healthsouth Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital.

President Kelly Roberts spoke about the upcoming 24th Annual Two Person Golf Scramble from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19 at Hillcrest Country Club in Brandenburg. Roberts said this event would help chamber membership dues remain reasonable. Businesses will

be able to sponsor different holes or donate door prizes.

Another upcoming event Roberts spoke about is the Fort Knox Community Relations Dinner at 6 p.m. June 17 at the Leaders Club. The dinner will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 235th birthday. Reservations must be received by noon on June 11. Call 270422-3626 or e-mail rpowell@meadekychamber.org., for more information.

John Gordon, meteorologist at the National Weather Service from Louisville, was on hand as the main speaker. Gordon helps run weather.gov/Louisville,

which is a weather Web site that has point and click forecasts, rain fall and much more useful information, which helps people make decisions on outdoor plans and upcoming events.

According to Gordon, the lowest temperature recorded in Kentucky was -37 degrees on Jan. 19, 1994 and the highest temperature recorded was 114 degrees on July 3, 1930 in Greensburg, Ky. Some other weather facts that Gordon spoke about include: the two top weather killers are flash flooding and lightning; lightning has 100 million volts and is up to 50,000 degrees.

Planning and zoning denies motion request to rezone Kirchdorfer Road

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Thursday at the Meade County Courthouse. Some of the highlights from the meeting include: •Approved the April 15 minutes.

•Examined the fee review schedule. Planning and Zoning Administrator Tony Coletta recommended leaving the fees as they were. The commission moved to keep the fees the same and review them again in six months. The motion passed.

•Reviewed the schedule of permitted uses.

•Presented the subdivision status report. The commission is required to enter these in the record each session.

•Read the division of land report, which deals

with upcoming subdivisions pending in the county. Some subdivisions were granted extensions due to construction on Highway 313. For example, Valentine’s Farm was extended for five years because if HWY 313 stays on course it will effectively cut the subdivision in half.

•Held public hearings on two rezoning actions: Rezoning Action 2010-10 Property on Kirchdorfer Road, B-1 to B-2; Rezoning Action 2010-05: Bucker Knobs Subdivisions, A-2 to R-4.

•For the Kirchdorfer Road, rezoning action, Craig Clark from NCR Clark was hoping to build an administrative office and maintenance facility on the property to store some equipment for his business. Clark’s main goal was to get his equipment out of everyone’s view. Clark’s neighbors spoke out against the pos-

sible construction.The commission moved to deny the rezoning efforts on Kirchdorfer Road. The motion passed.

•The commission decided to delay the public hearing on the Buckler Knobs subdivision until their next meeting since many people who wanted to speak had to leave. Instead, Tony Coletta told the remaining guests what the rezoning action was trying to do. Coletta said the neighborhood was built before zoning ordinances went into effect, and by mistake the neighborhood was zoned agriculture. So the commission was wanting to switch the zoning back to residential.

•Due to time, Tony Coletta moved to delay closed session until next meeting.

•The commission moved to adjourn the meeting.

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UK archeologist Dr. Nancy O’Malley, right, speaks with Meade County Archeological Society President Gerry Fischer, left, at a meeting on Monday.

Dog From page A1 for narcotics detection and detainee operations, has seven basic commands, but the list of his commands can be easily added to, Williams said.

The dog soldier was extensively trained, receiving two years of training before he was assigned to Williams.

Since the completion of

his service, Peter has been retrained to serve his country in a different way–as a stress relief dog for wounded soldiers.

Occasionally, Williams takes Peter to the Ireland Army Community Hospital in Louisville to visit with injured soldiers as part of the Wounded Warrior program.

Williams knows personally the benefits stress relief dogs such as Peter can have on wounded and overly stressed troops.

“It was good to have a dog around when I was in the Wounded Warrior program,” he said.

While Peter is often seen helping to comfort soldiers and veterans, it’s easy to overlook that he himself is a veteran.

He is the only dog in the state of Kentucky to be covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to Williams.

Before, Peter would not have stayed with Williams

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It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered. If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit containing a first aid kit and essential medications, canned food and can opener, at least three gallons of water per person, protective clothing, bedding, or sleeping bags, batterypowered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries, special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members, written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.)

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*** When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued *** Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates. Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train.

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Kentucky Word War II veterans visit memorial in D.C. Submitted by Lisa Aug, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Honor Flight Bluegrass began its third year of flying Kentucky’s World War II veteran to Washington, D.C. May 22, on its twelfth mission since inaugurating the service on May 21, 2008.

“The Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund is proud to have been an early sponsor of Honor Flight Bluegrass and to continue supporting this worthy endeavor,” chair of the Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund Board of Directors Ken Lucas said .

Lucas accompanied the D-Day Honor Flight in June 2009, and Trust Fund vice-chair Margaret Plattner accompanied the September 2009 flight.

Honor Flight Bluegrass resumed its mission of making sure that Kentucky’s surviving World War II veterans will not miss seeing the national tribute to their service.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are an estimated 28,600 World War II veterans living in Kentucky.

There are 150 Kentucky WWII veterans on the waiting list for an Hon-

or Flight Bluegrass. The youngest are 82 years old.

As the national Honor Flight organization notes, “very few of these senior veterans have the logistical knowledge or physical strength to complete an unescorted conventional trip to Washington, D.C. It is our mission to honor as many of these remaining selfless ‘ordinary people who saved the world’ as we can by providing them an organized and expense-paid, escorted day trip to visit their memorial.”

The veterans traveled to Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II Memori-

al and other sights. Their flight, ground transportation and meals on the same-day trip are at no cost to veterans.

About a dozen guardian/companions pay their own way. This mission of respect and admiration is possible thanks to the generosity of the Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund and donations from corporations, veteran organizations and individuals (though not from WWII veterans themselves.)

In 2008, Honor Flight Bluegrass took 204 Kentucky World War II veterans to the Memorial on five flights.

In 2009, Honor Flight Bluegrass took 361 veterans to Washington.

Tomorrow’s flight has 36 veterans scheduled, and another 40 are scheduled for the June 26 and October 23 flights.

Honor Flight Bluegrass is currently seeking funding/sponsors for flights on July 10, September 4 and October 2.

Additional information on the Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter can be found at: www.honorflightbluegrass.org or by calling 502-550-3093.

Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter, is a Louisville, Kentucky based non-prof-

it organization created to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices.

It flies World War II veterans to Washington, DC to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans–WW II survivors along with those other veterans that may be terminally ill.

Southwest Airlines is sponsoring this year ’s May and June flights, and the October 23rd flight is sponsored by Mr. Kit Georgehead.

For more information, call or email Brian Duffy at 502-550-3093, honorflight@insightbb.com.

Meade County High School The Ninety-Sixth Graduation Commencement Service May 28, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

• A shuttle service will be provided between the high school and the fairgrounds for parking for family and friends of graduates.

There will be seven buses (five regular and two handicapped) running between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. with the last shuttle leaving at approximately 7:50. The shuttle buses will begin returning people to their cars immediately following the graduation ceremony.

• Handicapped parking spaces will be provided at the high school parking lot and several chairs will be roped off on the track for those in wheelchairs.

• Golf cart shuttles will be available from the top of the hill to the stands to assist the elderly or those who may need assistance down the hill to the football field.

• In the event of inclement weather, please listen to WMMG 93.5 for information concerning postponement or moving of the ceremony.

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Mary “Gibbie” Horsley and Bryan Nichols are both leaving at the end of the school year.

Choir From page A1 she is looking forward to spending time with her mother, husband Bob, visiting her daughter Jennifer, granddaughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Jason in Illinois.

“I come (to school) so early in the morning and I stay pretty late very often. So my family has gotten the short end of the deal,” she said.

Horsley has been singing ever since she could remember and couldn’t imagine her life without it. She got her bachelor’s and master’s in music education from Murray State University.

Right after graduation she was offered a job at Meade County High School, Breckinridge County and Hanover College. Horsley chose the Hanover job and continued taking classes to get her doctorate.

“I often thought what would have happened if I would have accepted Meade County back then,” Horsley said.

As if fate were on her side, the Assistant Choir Director position opened in Meade County in 2000 and Horsley jumped on the opportunity.

She worked under Shirley Jones until Bryan Nichols took over in 2004.

“It’s awesome to watch the children grow from middle school age to high school,” she said. “I just love what they turn into. It’s fun all the way.”

When it comes to her nickname Gibbie, Horsley said, at first, it belonged to her mother, whom she was named after. She also thinks it came from a radio show named “Gibby.”

“You would think it would come from Gibson (her maiden name),” Horsley said. “Every now and then (a student) will call me Gibbie. I have another nickname, some of the students call me

“Gibbielicious.”

Looking back at her time working in Meade County, one particular trip the madrigals took to Washington D.C. stood out. The group got the opportunity to entertain Christmas guests and sing for former President Bill Clinton and former first lady Hilary Clinton.

“Just being in the White House and seeing it dressed up for Christmas was awesome,” she said. “This was probably the most influential man in the world … When he and Hilary came in, you felt like you had seen them your whole life. They seem just like normal people.”

For Horsley’s colleague Bryan Nichols, there were way too many memories that he enjoyed with Horsley.

Though he could only pick two in particular, that stood out.

First, Nichols said he loved it when he had the opportunity to throw a pie in Horsley’s face at Stuart Pepper Middle School.

“She chased me around the entire parking lot,” Nichols said, laughing.

Another memory was when the choir received a piano for MCHS auditorium, Horsley couldn’t contain her excitement as she waited with a camera to take pictures as they unloaded the piano.

“She has pictures of the delivery truck, pictures posing with the delivery men, the piano inside the truck, the piano going in the front door, when they unwrapped it and as they attached each leg to the bottom of the piano,” Nichols said. “I’ve only seen her that excited on a few really great occasions.”

Nichols began working with Horsley six years ago as the Choir Director and he thought their teamwork resulted in some pretty amazing shows.

“Gibbie is probably the hardest working person I

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have ever met in my life,” he said. “I really appreciated her attention to detail. She is a great people person. She is always willing to help people.”

When it came to the classroom, Nichols said Horsley was a spirited teacher, who hardly ever sits down.

“She was always doing something, helping somebody, teaching somebody and offering to help someone,” he said. “She is the energetic type of teacher.”

Nichols will not return as choir director next year as he is set to attend the University of Washington in Seattle this fall. The one thing he will miss the most about Horsley is their frequent trips to Huddle House.

“It would be a good way to kind of catch up,” he said. “We work a lot so it’s easy to skip food.”

We are very proud of the Class of 2010 and hope you will respectfully celebrate their accomplishment with us.

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Overstressed and costly weddings are avoidable Jennifer Bridge Family & Consumer Science OK, maybe there is no such thing as a stress-free wedding.

However, there are distressfree weddings — that is what you want to aim for in planning your wedding.

Neither you nor anyone else should be exhausted at the end of the wedding event.

Stress is part of everyday life and can give you energy to move along.

Distress or over-stress is a state of unpleasant agitation and discomfort. So for weddings, let’s stick to stress and try to avoid distress.

Planning a wedding should be a happy time. Everybody agree? Well, why then are so many people miserable while planning weddings?

For most people, wedding planning and preparation starts out as a pleasant experience. But by the time you dot every I and cross every T on a list that you found in someone’s book about “How to Have the World’s Most Beautiful Wedding,” you may be ready to tear the book’s index into little strips, eat the reception section, and commit yourself to the local psychiatric unit.

The biggest mistake most people make in planning a wedding: Too much, too much, too much.

The secret to a successful wedding day: Keep it simple, keep it simple, keep it simple.

The wedding can be a beautiful, blessed, and memorable event without making the town caterer, florist, wedding planner, bridal shop, card or paper product store, rental hall, bands and musicians, bakeries, shoe store, hair salon, gift shops, photographers, and mental health professionals rich.

Weddings are, of course, not just for the bride and groom.

The couple should be at the center of the event and if they want things to remain sane, they had better take charge.

There may be several people, all with good intentions, who want to “help.”

The mother of the bride wants to make the event the best day of her daughter’s life.

The father of the groom wants to make sure he is doing his part to get the marriage started off on the right foot.

Male friends want to make sure there are enough liquid refreshments to last for a five-hour reception. Female friends want everything to be “pretty.” This kind of “helping” can grow into a nightmare.

The “helpers’” ideas on what it takes to make the wedding successful begin to clash, personalities conflict, and a taste (whatever that is) war starts.

When does the fun start?

Because everyone wants the wedding couple to have a very special day, they generally feel pressure to “do” something.

The couple can address this by giving important people simple tasks that make them a valued part of the event and, at the same time, take work off the bride and groom. But the secret is to make the whole affair simple enough that any one person has no more than two tasks.

In order for this to happen, the couple needs to take charge. Express your gratitude to those who want to do the planning for you, but graciously decline their offer.

You should be able to plan a beautiful wedding in one evening while sitting around the kitchen table. What do you really need?

1. A place for the ceremony: a church, a garden, a house, a backyard, a golf course, Joe’s Bar and Grill, a helicopter, a hot air balloon, a plane to jump out of, a pasture, a corn field, a mountaintop, a swimming pool, a hotel ballroom, a Harley, a huge mulberry tree.

This list could be endless. The place just needs to have some

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significant meaning for the couple. Everyone else has to adjust.

2. A person to perform or direct the ceremony.

3. Maybe a couple of people to “stand” with the bride and groom: The bigger the wedding party, the more headaches for everyone. You shouldn’t have to end up including all the third cousins just so you won’t hurt anyone’s feelings.

4. Something nice or interesting to wear: If the bride wants to have a huge wedding gown with a twenty foot train, that’s great and she should have it. If the bride wants to get married in a swimsuit in the pool, she should have that. Guys: Wear whatever she tells you to (even if it’s a lavender tux with a pink cummerbund).

You really don’t care, and it will make her happy. (Besides, your grandkids will get a laugh out of the pictures.)

5. A ring or some other chosen symbol of commitment.

6. Maybe some flowers.

A single daisy picked on the side of the road three minutes before you march in or present yourselves to your chosen

public is quite beautiful, even elegant.

A big ol’ magnolia off the tree in your grandmother’s back yard can hold special meaning and is sure to make the wedding place smell good.

The end of a branch off the tulip poplar under which you had your first picnic together will hold special meaning for you. Don’t worry if the petals start to fall off during the ceremony. Everyone will get a kick out of it and it will be something fun to remember 25 years later.

7. A place for a reception or celebration. Having this at the same place as the wedding will serve you well. Remember, “keep it simple.” This is where all those “friends and family” who want to “help” can make a valuable contribution to your happiness and make your day special. Be creative in your choice of foods for the reception. You may even consider a potluck— food that folks bring to share is usually great.

Here is a cake idea: If you have a bunch of kids in the family or friendship group, assign an adult to get them together a day or so before the

wedding and whip up a sheet cake. They can bake it, ice it, and decorate it. It may be lopsided or multicolored, but the guests will love it because it is “sweet.”

By the way, the most important key to a great wedding— it should be memorable.

The more specific the event is to the couple, the more memorable.

Lots of people who have huge weddings with lots of attendants and a bill for $25,000.00 don’t even remember the details later.

There are lots of people ready to grab your money to “help” you have “the world’s most beautiful wedding.”

Distress may occur as you start trying to pay off the bills, or you might feel guilty because someone else laid out that much cash for a one-day event where lots of people ended up exhausted and irritable.Everything should be fun for the bride and groom.

Start laughing early at all the silly things that go wrong.

That laughter will set a pattern and become contagious.

This way, everyone should end up having a good ol’ time.

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This is Sunday after the rainfall, it’s the entrance road to and from our dorm.

Submitted by Mary Slinger Slinger is a 2007 Meade County graduate. She is currently attending Watkins College of Art, Design and Film in Nashville. She is majoring in film producing.

When it started raining on Saturday, May 1, we all thought it was just another rainstorm. It wasn’t until Saturday night that my roommate, Alexa Klein, looked out her window and noticed that the lake beside our dorm was unusually high.

The next morning the lake was even higher and was almost up to the dorm building itself. We flipped on the news and saw that a lot of interstates and roads were under water. People had to evacuate their homes and go to shelters. My best friend called me and said he had to evacuate his house and he was going to his sisters for the week.

That afternoon our dorm building turned into an island; all the sidewalks were underwater, the road to get out of the dorm was underwater, and the lake was still getting higher.

That Sunday night the police came to the dorms and told us to evacuate because the levy by our school was leaking and they thought it

might break. So we all went up the street to the hotel and slept in the conference rooms. We had to caravan up there because only a few students had big enough cars to drive through the water. The rest of us had to leave our cars and hope the levy didn’t break.

I live on the first floor of my dorm so I had 20 minutes to get everything off the floor and hope the water didn’t get higher than 3 feet from the floor.

The police told us that we could return to our dorm in a day or two, so we only packed for two nights. However, the water continued to rise and the levy kept leaking. All in all we stayed at the hotel for five nights.

We eventually got rooms so we were able to take showers. We had to walk to get to anywhere. After two nights a lot of us ran out of clothes. We walked to the nearest place that sold clothes, which just happened to be Walgreens. So the next couple of days I was wearing $2 tank tops from there and the same pants I had on the night we evacuated. Needless to say I was feeling like a refugee.

The school provided us with food. Either bringing us food or giving us gift

cards to the McDonalds and Wendy’s down the street. We had board games.

I played several games of Risk and lost every time.

A friend of mine turned 21 while we were there, so at midnight and in the middle of an intense game of Risk, we bought him his first beer from the hotel bar and sang happy birthday.

Finally, on Friday morning, we got to move back to the dorms. Surprisingly, there was no damage. The water didn’t rise any closer than what it was when we left. The only thing we lost was some food because they turned the power off to our part of the city. The same week was supposed to be our final week of school.

The president ended up canceling all classes for the week and had teachers canceling finals as well.

It was a very interesting way to end the semester.

It felt very incomplete and almost unsatisfying. But nonetheless, we were all glad it was over and to be back in our dorms.

Overall the experience was interesting but I had a lot of fun staying up late playing Risk and trying to sneak by the cops to get more clothes out of my dorm.

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Planning a dream wedding from start to finish

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Teresa Peters and Nancy Basham are a duo that is hoping to add a little personal touch to Meade County, one wedding at a time.

Peters and Basham are sisters who run Personal Touch Designs out of Peters’ home in Payneville. The business is a wedding and special events décor company that was launched in October 2009, though it just recently opened in early 2010.

“It took us a while to get stuff redone and repainted,” Peters said.

The business offers décor rentals such as archways, fireplaces, gazeboes, pedestals, picket fences, and more. Personal Touch isn’t all about weddings, in fact they also help plan baby showers, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

For Peters, a love of designing isn’t anything new.

“I’ve always loved it, especially weddings,” she said. “Anything you can do that’s creative.”

However, Basham hasn’t always had a love for event designing. But as she gets her feet wet, her interest in designing has started to expand by working with her sister.

“I’m still learning and I really enjoy it,” she said. “I still have a long way to go.

I’m going to get there. I have a really good teacher.”

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Sisters Teresa Peters and Nancy Basham display many of their Personal Touch Designs at Peters’ home in Payneville.

Both women got a taste of wedding designing when they volunteered their time to design the decorations for Meade County EMS’s Womanless Wedding held April 29.

“We rushed home after work and I told (Nancy) what to put in the trailer,” Peters said. “It turned out great. You would have (thought) we planned it out, but that was pretty fast work there.”

When it comes to events,

Peters favorite event to plan is weddings.

“I don’t know, there is something about the day you get married,” she said.

“You’re so in love and it’s such a happy, happy day. I like being apart of that and trying to make it special for them.”

For Basham, her love of the business simply comes from the interaction with clients.

“I’m really a people person,” she said.

Beforehand, Basham used to bartend a bit and baby-sit her grandkids. So Basham considers Personal Touch Designs her first job in the real world.

“I really, really love it,” she said.

For the sisters, one day in the office is nothing like the other.

“Oh gosh, it’s pretty hectic right now trying to get everything running,” Peters said. “We usually go out in the shop right now, fixing

the columns, painting stuff and trying to get our price list out.”

Although stress levels can be high, Peters and Basham are thankful for their husbands who help the sisters by building columns and helping set up events.

Similar to a wedding show, Peters and Basham keep an emergency box handy full of scissors, tape, glue, etc., since they never know what will happen.

Once a project is final-

Richardson chosen to represent Ky. Farm Bureau at ag. event Submitted by Institute for Future Ag Leaders Lydia Richardson, a junior at LaRue County High School, has been chosen to attend the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders, sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau.

IFAL is a unique five-day summer leadership conference that exposes high school students to college life and explores the different fields of study for careers in agriculture.

Participants were selected by their county Farm Bureau board of directors with the assistance of school personnel and youth group advisors.

Selected students are among

the top in their class who plan to further their education at the post-secondary level and have an interest in pursing a career in agriculture.

Richardson was selected to attend the IFAL conference held June 20-24 on the campus of the University of Kentucky where she will live in university dormitories, eat in university dining facilities and become acquainted with the college campus.

Another group of students will attend an identical IFAL conference June 13-17 at Murray State University. Attendees of both week-long conferences will be exposed to classes and speakers fo-

cusing on the values of leadership, team-building recreational activities and visits to research farms and agriculture-related industries.

Richardson is an active member of her school’s FFA chapter serving as the committee chair, is a regional creed speaking champion as well as the state SAE proficiency champion. She is involved with 4-H, Y-Club, FBLA, and was both the county winner and the district reserve champion for the Farm Bureau Outstanding Youth contest.

She is the daughter of Homer and Kaye Richardson of Brandenburg.

Don’t fall victim to debt settlements

By David Uffington Dollars and Sense With more and more people falling behind on bills, it makes sense that the number of debt settlement companies is on the rise.

Unfortunately, the incidence of consumer fraud from those settlements also is increasing.

The Government Accountability Office did an investigation of debt settlement companies and reported that: Consumers are being told to send payments to the debt settlement company instead of the credit-card company– even on accounts that are still current.

This destroys the consumer’s credit rating even more than it already is.

Consumers are being guaranteed that the debt will be reduced or go away, or that lawsuits will stop. Credit-card companies, however, don’t like working with debt settle-

ment companies.

Upfront fees are required, and most of that money doesn’t go toward the debt.

Less than 10 percent of consumers who enter into a monthly payment agreement will finish it.

Consumers often end up in worse financial situations, and much further in debt.

There’s no reason you can’t call your debt holders yourself.

If you’re truly in a financial hole and they see that you won’t be able to pay the debt as originally agreed, they might agree to settle for less and reduce your payments.

Warning: If you do get a credit-company to settle for less than the original amount owed, that money could become a tax liability to you.

In other words, if the forgiven debt is more than $600, it becomes taxable income.

(This applies unless you are truly insolvent–your debts are greater than your assets.

Other situations apply, so research yours before you agree to settle a debt.)

In most cases, you’ll get a 1099-C tax form in the mail at the end of the year, and the Internal Revenue Service will get a copy of that same form.

It’s expected that you’ll add the forgiven amount to your income for that year.

Senators Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) have sponsored The Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010 in the hope of reining in debt settlement companies that are abusing consumers.

In part, the legislation asks for more disclosure for consumers, a limit on the fees the companies can charge and more enforcement at the state and federal levels.

David Uffington can be written, 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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ized and all the pieces come together, Peters and Basham feel a sign of relief when they see the finished product.

“I like jobs where you can see that you’ve made progress and at the end of the day you can look at what you’ve done and it looks really nice,” Peters said. “I love that part of it. It gives you a feeling inside that you’ve done some really, really good.”

According to Peters, the fact that items can be rented instead of purchasing the décor and using it only once makes Personal Touch flexible, unique and cost effective.

“I have done my kids’ weddings before so I know what its like trying to do it on a tight budget,” Peters said. “So we really try to give them something that they can afford.”

Overall, Peters and Basham love the path their business has taken and hope to continue to improve and expand.”

“We want have as much as we can in one place,” Peters said. “I know when my daughter got married we had to go here for this, and here for this. I want to be able to have it all.”

For more information on Personal Touch Designs, call 270-668-1890 or 270668-6979 or e-mail them at personaltouchdesigns2@ yahoo.com.

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Farmers market provides homegrown goodies to all Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources

Farmer’s markets are flourishing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 5,000 exist today. The Meade County Farmer’s Market is located at the new Extension Pavilion on Old Ekron Road in Brandenburg.

Many of Kentucky’s popular “homegrown” offerings become available this month as markets around the state open for the 2010 season.

An hour perusing the stalls at your local market is a fun way to spend a morning, and the bonus is flavorful food straight from the garden to the table.

Here are a few tips to help you get the most from your trip to the market.

1. Shop early. First of the season offerings like greens, onions, and radishes will quickly disappear from market tables.

Arrive early for the best selection.

2. Make friends with farmers. The person selling you produce is likely the person who grew it.

Growers are full of information including everything from when the product was picked to the best way to prepare it for the table.

This is your opportunity to find out about what you eat, where it comes from and who you are supporting with your purchase.

3. Shop for produce that is in season. Smaller markets offer fruits and vegetables that are ripened on the vine right in your own community or surrounding area. Larger markets might include produce from no more than 100-150 miles away. Climate will determine what is in peak season. Eating in season means eating the best that nature has to offer at any given time. This is the most efficient way to take advantage of the earth’s bounty.

4. Learn the difference between heirloom varieties and those mass produced for large markets.

The charm of a farmers market is finding a source for that special tomato your grandmother grew. Heirlooms are meant to be ripened on the vine and your local market is the place to find variety and flavor not available just anywhere.

5. Ask about growing methods.

Many small farms employ organic growing methods but are not able to afford the expense of becoming certified under the National Organic Program. An apple grown locally without pesticides may be a better choice than a certified organic one that has traveled across the globe. Keeping pesticides out of our water supply and using sustainable practices that prevent erosion help care for the local environment and ensure the land will be usable in the future.

6. Buy for value but don’t quibble over price. Some crops may cost less than their grocery store counterparts but other specialty or hard to find items may cost more due to economies of scale. Often, produce found at your local market has been hand raised with lots of TLC and the difference in flavor and quality should be evident.

7. Take cash and a reusable shopping bag. Some large markets do accept debit/credit cards but

many neighborhood markets aren’t equipped for electronic transactions.

By bringing your own reusable shopping bag, you help eliminate the need for excess plastic which allows for a more organic experience all around.

Remember, locally grown foods are picked at their peak for freshness and flavor. They are full of vitamins and minerals and don’t have to travel far from the field to the table. Eating or cooking the foods after they have just been picked allows you to retain those nutrients, too. A visit to your farmers market supports your local farmer, your community and your local economy and provides a flavorful experience at the family dinner table.

The Meade County Farmer’s Market opened May 15th. Its current hours are from 8 a.m. to noon.

Come out and check out their wares.

For more information about farmers markets in your area, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

Manage Pastures for Optimum Production Good pasture management practices are essential to increasing quality livestock forages by reducing undesirable weeds and plants. The goal is to encourage growth of a vigorous, dense stand of desirable forage grasses, yet limit weed germination and growth.

Unwanted plants can germinate in thin pasture stands and are more likely to become established within these areas.

Some weedy plants have nutritional value, especially those used in the early vegetative growth stages such as chicory and crabgrass.

On the other hand plants, such as poison hemlock, are potentially toxic to grazing animals.

Then there are invasive

weeds, such as musk thistle and tall ironweed that crowd out desirable grasses and legumes.

Good pasture management starts with good grazing practices and timely mowing.

Well-timed mowing helps prevent the production and spread of new weed seeds.

Where perennial weeds dominate, frequent mowing can curtail weeds’ growth by depleting their root reserves but is often not feasible or economical.

A primary practice to avoid is overgrazing that reduces the competitive capabilities of desirable forage species.

Maintaining optimum soil fertility levels is another practice to promote growth of desirable forages.

Take routine soil tests to ensure the optimum soil pH and nutrient levels for pasture growth and quality. Also, keep fence rows and adjacent fields free of troublesome weeds, such as musk thistle and poison hemlock, which produce abundant seed.

In some cases, herbicides may be the most practical weed-control method.

For best results, determine the types of weeds to be controlled, their life cycles and the best time of year to apply them.

Two generally preferred times of year to apply herbicides in grass pastures are in the fall to early winter months or in the early spring when plants begin active growth.

Avoid applying herbicides in mid-summer, because many common products for pastures have the potential to injure nearby, sensitive broadleaf crops like tobacco, vegetables and ornamentals, especially under unusually high air temperatures and humidity.

For more information about good pasture management practices contact your Meade Cooperative Extension Service at 270-422-4958.

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Kentuckian Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • KY Dept of Ag-USDA Market News • Monday, May 24, 2010 Receipts: 267 Last week: 275 Last year: 298 ***AD-Average Dressing, HD-High Dressing, LD-Low Dressing Compared to last week: Slaughter cows were steady to 1.00 lower. Slaughter bulls steady. Feeder steers 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers 3.00 to 5.00 lower.

Slaughter cows were 22 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 04 percent: Replacement cows 03 percent and feeders 71 percent: The feeder supply included 24 percent steers, 00 percent holstein steers, 50 percent heifers and 26 percent bulls. 30 percent weighed over 600 lbs.

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Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 105.00; 400-500 lbs 95.5098.00.

Feeder Bulls Medium and Large: 1-2 300-400 lbs 1.20; 500600 lbs 107.00-111.75; 600-700 lbs 98.50-99.50; 95.00.

Medium and Large 2 400-500 lbs 100.00-111.00.

Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 910-1655 56.00-62.50 63.00-67.50 51.00-55.00 Boner 80-85 960-1335 50.00-56.50 59.00-64.00

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ON DECK May 29 MCHS Track and Field Regional Meet @ St. X 9 a.m.

May 31 Greenwave Baseball Region Tournament @ Trinity Whitesville

Lady Waves Softball Region Tournament @ Ohio County

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The 1-2 punch of sophomores Amanda Logsdon and Brittany Lancaster is a rare and lucky situation for the Meade County Lady Waves softball team.

“It’s pretty nice,” said Meade County head coach Mike Harreld. “The thing about them is they’re totally different pitchers. It seems like if one isn’t effective the other one is.”

The pair has helped the Lady Waves to a 31-4 overall record — one win more and one loss less than last year’s region finalist team.

Logsdon and Lancaster have combined for all 31 wins this season and have pitched all but two innings.

“It’s really big to have two pitchers,” Logsdon said, who is 17-4 this season as a starter. “I know the team relies heavily on us. We have to go out there and have to do our best.”

Logsdon and Lancaster have contrasting styles, which make them a deadly duo.

“Me and Amanda make a great team together,” Lancaster said. “Where she has her strengths I have my weaknesses. She has more speed than I do. But one day my drop ball might be

working or her curveball might be working.

“We have completely different styles and that’s a good thing to have going into the playoffs. Because we are so different that can throw teams off.”

The Lady Waves had a similar tandem last year in Logsdon and Maris Harreld. The two led the team to the region championship where they lost to eventual state champion Owensboro Catholic.

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Brittany Lancaster pitched a perfect game against Hancock County earlier in the season.

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The cost of the tournament is $50 per person or $200 per team of four players. This includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, range balls and lunch. The deadline for sign ups in June 1. Checks can be made payable to Meade County Wrestling Boosters.

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MEADE COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS Meade County Youth Football Camp The came is held by the Greenwave football team on June 7-10, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The camp is for grades second through ninth. The cost is $45 and forms are available at all schools. For more information e-mail Coach Glen Wilson at glen. wilson@meade.kyschools.us.

Greenwave Basketball Camp The camp ran by the Greenwave basketball team is on June 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of camp is $90 and is for first graders to ninth. For more information e-mail coach Jerry Garris at jerry.garris@meade. kyschools.us

Lady Waves Softball Camp The Lady Waves will host a softball camp on June 14-18 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The cost of the camp is $60 and is for girls grade second through seventh. For more information call Coach Mike Harreld at 270-422-5658.

SOFTBALL TOURNEY The Midwest Explosion Girls Open Fast Pitch softball tournament July 2-4 will be held in Jasper, Ind. for teams ages 10 thru 17. It’s $275 per team with $50 discounts for multiple teams. Contact Kevin Messmer by e-mail at kbmessmer@yahoo.com or call 812-482-5226 for registration information.

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The Meade County Greenwave baseball team hoists its second district championship trophy in two years on Tuesday.

Yates power, Wilson’s determination helps Greenwave seal second-straight district title

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard It’s not easy to sweep a rival team in three games, let alone defend a district title in the making. But the Meade County Greenwave baseball team was able to do that on Tuesday night when they edged the Breckinridge County Tigers, 8-7, in

the 11th District championship game.

“We knew they would come out and play hard,” said senior shortstop Justin Amburgey whose Greenwave team beat Breckinridge twice during the regular season. “I always say it’s hard to beat a team three times. They came out and played hard. I saw that when they beat Hancock.”

In a slight upset on Monday night,

Breckinridge County defeated tournament host Hancock County, 8-6, which put them in the championship game against top-seeded Meade County.

Breckinridge County jumped on the Greenwave early where they rattled off eight hits in the first three innings.

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Track teams set for region championship

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County High School track team has set itself up for the all-important 3rd Region meet tomorrow at St. X High School in Louisville.

“This is the postseason,” head track coach Larry Garner said.

“This is like the district tournament for basketball, baseball or football. This is what you gear up for. Win or go home.”

“Everything is based on (the region meet),” he added “We’ve gotten to the point where we are

good enough to train for state.

Probably four years ago everything was based on region and if someone got to state then we would have a party. But now we have enough people where we expect to get to state.”

The 3rd Region is arguably one of the toughest regions in the state, according to Garner.

The girls team is ranked in the top ten of the state, but is projected to finish in third place in the region “We’re probably not going to win a region title,” Garner said.

“We’ve played with the num-

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“On the girls side, we could legitimately have seven regional titles,” he said. “If everyone performs at their very, very top we could do that.”

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From page B1 Meade County’s starting pitcher, sophomore Bo Wilson was a little surprised by the immediate offense the Tigers had.

“They came out firing … they came out hot,” Bo Wilson said. “They knocked us on our heels. I would have actually preferred to play Hancock County because Breck has seen me three times (this season). They kind of picked up my tendencies and got used to me.”

Meade County found itself in a 6-4 hole to Breckinridge County after the second inning, but battled back with a four-run third inning to help seal the victory.

“The best part for me is that the kids were down 6-2 and 6-4. There was no deer in the headlights look, there was no fear,” said Greenwave head coach Todd Clanton. “They just went to work. That was special for me because it shows how far we’ve come.”

During the third inning senior outfielder Tyler Yates hit a double off the centerfield wall to score two runs and gave the Greenwave their first lead of the game, 7-6. During the bottom of the second inning Yates hit his second homerun of the season to score two runs and make the score 6-4.

“I felt comfortable as soon as I stepped in the box,” Yates said, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI. “I love hitting off of T.J. (Breckinridge’s starting pitcher). He left some pitches over the plate and I capitalized on it.”

Yates has been on a hitting tear since he signed to play golf at Kentucky Wesleyan on May 10. He has hit two home runs and has racked in several key RBI during the stretch.

“He’s swung well in the cage this week,” Clanton said of Yates. “He wanted the extra pitches this week.

He’s asked us to see more pitches. He’s worked hard and he deserves it.

“He’s a lot more aggressive instead of getting behind in the count where he has to work. He’s getting his pitch and he’s taking advantage of it early.”

Earlier in the inning, sophomore designated Garrett Ledford loaded the bases after getting hit by a pitch. Then junior second baseman Scott King hit a single to score a run and make the score 6-5.

Junior outfielder Brenton Smith scored the eventual game-winning RBI on a fielder’s choice in typical Greenwave fashion of aggressive base running.

“We knew that if we put pressure and kept putting pressure on them that we could break them,” Clanton said. “As long as we could keep runners in scoring position we knew we were going to get the bat on the ball.”

The eighth run scored by the Greenwave proved to be an important run as the poor lights of Vastwood Park hindered the offensive flow of the game the remaining three innings.

“We knew that the game

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Justin Amburgey makes a play to first base.

‘Wave play tough teams in prep for postseason

By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard Meade County defeated the 20th-ranked Central Hardin, 1-0, during a makeup game on May 19.

The game proved to be a motivating game heading into this week’s district championship game.

“We talked about this week that it’s regional tournament week,” head coach Todd Clanton said. “We are playing three teams that are going to be possible state tournament teams. This was going to be a test on how we stack up against them.”

Bo Wilson pitched an outstanding game where he went seven innings giving up only three hits and struck out four batters.

Meade County scored the lone run of the game in the fourth after junior Scott King got on first due to a passed ball.

Two batters later, senior short stop Justin Amburgey scored King off a single.

Amburgey ended the night 2-for-3 with an RBI. The win is revenge for the Greenwave’s April 30, 9-6 loss at home.

On May 21, Meade County lost to Ballard 11-7 Amburgey pitched four innings with one strike out while give up five earned runs. He also had two hits and an RBI. Bo Wilson had three hits

and an RBI, while sophomore Brady Smith had a homerun and single.

Smith’s homerun came during the bottom of the seventh inning when the Greenwave were down 115. With no outs the Greenwave scored two more times to make the score 11-7, but with the bases loaded the game was ended on a linedrive double play.

“There’s nothing you can do about that,” Clanton said about the rally-squashing double play. “I don’t care what the scoreboard says. I just care that if we can compete. I think we showed that we could compete tonight.

“We didn’t play bad, we just had a few mistakes here and there. Then we left a few runners on base.”

Meade County lost to Butler, 12-8 on May 22.

Freshman Jake Wilson pitched four innings, while giving up five earned runs and struck out one batter.

Jake Wilson had a solid night at the plate where he went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Brady Smith and Amburgey each had three hits in the game, while Brenton Smith had two hits and two RBI. Sophomore Garrett Ledford had a two RBI hit in the game.

The Greenwave will play in the region tournament on Monday at Trinity Whitesville High School.

was going to settle in, so we had to be aggressive early,” Clanton said. “In these tight games everyone gets nervous towards the end of the game.”

The Tigers fought back in sixth inning where they had runners on second and third with no outs.

Two errors and then a bloop shot over second base scored a run to make it a one run game, 8-7. The Greenwave had five errors in the game, which resulted in three runs. “(Errors are) something that has plagued us for the last couple games,” Clanton said. “That’s the good thing about having this game early. Now we can get to practice and work on those fundamentals.”

The next batter hit a comeback shot that popped Bo Wilson in the ankle.

Wilson shook off the injury and pitched through the final two innings to get the complete game win. He gave up 13 hits while striking out eight batters and walking two in the gritty outing.

“He knew he didn’t have his good stuff,” Clanton said of his starting pitcher. “He just continued to battle and

grind. When I asked him before the last inning how he was feeling — we intended to go with (Justin Amburgey) — Bo said he wanted it. He’s that type of kid who’s going to get after it.”

The win gave the coaching staff its second district championship its first two years at the helm. They have helped the Greenwave baseball culture rise from district bottom-feeder to regional contender.

“We’re turning it around,” Bo Wilson said. “This program was a little weak but coach Clanton came in and turned things around.

We’ve gone to work.

There’s a lot more passion and emotion. People care about it now. They’re great coaches they know how to motivate players and keep pushing them, but also keep it fun.”

As for the seven seniors on the team, they have gone through the ups and downs of the program the last four years.

“It feels great,” Amburgey said. “It felt great last year, but it feels even better this year. It’s our senior year and it’s great for us. We fought hard. It’s great.”

The Greenwave will now play in the 3rd Region Tournament at Trinity Whitesville starting on Monday.

Last season the team lost its opening round game to eventual state tournament finalist Owensboro High School.

The draw for tournament seeds will take place tomorrow. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for full coverage of the Greenwave’s journey through the region tournament.

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FROM TOP: The Meade County baseball team pose with the district championship trophy. Bo Wilson pitches. Tyler Yates hits a two-run homer.

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Punch From page B1 Maris were similar,” Harreld said. “If I brought in one after the other they were similar in speed and the types of pitches they threw. Where Amanda and Brittany throw completely different pitches. It’s been much more effective this year.”

Logsdon is known for her speed where she has been clocked in the 60s, while Lancaster has a sharp drop ball that creates groundballs.

In fact, during Lancaster ’s 70 innings of play this year, she only has 33 strikeouts.

Logsdon nearly doubles the strikeouts with 57 and has broke the 100 inning mark.

This is Lancaster ’s first season where she has seen significant time in the pitching circle at the varsity level.

“I’ve learned so much,” she said, who only pitched two varsity innings last year. “You have to stay focused and believe in yourself. You can’t just get down on yourself when things don’t go your way.”

Now Lancaster is undefeated this season with 11 wins. She has an ERA of .50.

“It’s breath-taking to me,” Lancaster said of her unmarred record. “I didn’t think I could do it. But this year I’ve been working really hard and I did it.”

Lancaster has been a pleasant surprise to Har-

reld this season.

“This year has been a “Coach Harreld told me rollercoaster,” she said, over the summer that he who had a 9-3 record was going to need me,” with an ERA of .89 and Lancaster said. “So I’ve 56 strikeouts, as a freshbeen working really hard man last year. “Hopefully and just trying to get my I’ll level out. I feel pretty pitches together and gain good right now though. some speed. It’s worked I’m healthy… but I don’t out for us in the end.” want to jinx that.”

The breakout moment “She’s pitched well,” Harfor Lancaster was when reld added. “The losses she’s she pitched perfect game got are very good teams that against then ranked Han- can hit the ball well. Her concock County, according to trol has been up and down.

Harreld She walked a few and had “When she threw against rocky starts, but she usually Hancock that’s when I re- gets out of them.” alized she was going to be The Lady Waves played really good,” in last he said. “She night’s disthrew well trict cham“I’ve learned so her first few much. You have to pionship games, but against stay focused and Hancock then that Hancock believe in yourself. County — game gave were You can’t just get results us that ‘wow’ not availdown on yourself able befactor.”

Logsdon press, when things don’t fore has all four check next go your way.” of Meade week’s isCounty’s sue for losses but a full re—Brittany Lancaster, she has cap of the MCHS Lady Waves faced the game. With sophomore pitcher top teams of the chamthe state inpionship cluding No. appearance 3 Ballard, the team No. 6 Reidland, No. 12 will get a bid in the 3rd Marshall County and No. Region tournament.

7 North Laurel.

“Meade County is 8-0 “Amanda was going in the region but that into be Amanda this year,” cludes a 4-0 record over Harreld said. “She’s had its two district rivals and a great season. She was wins against Grayson probably our biggest sur- County and Apollo. prise last year, just like “We haven’t played Lancaster has been this many region teams,” Harseason.” reld said. “It’s going to With the tough starts be a guessing game on against ranked teams, my part on which one to Logsdon has felt she has throw. had a rollercoaster season.

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very well. I know a couple players off each team. I’d rather have played them but we didn’t get a chance to schedule them.”

The chance the Lady Waves may meet up with the No. 1 Owensboro Catholic team — who didn’t lose a single player from last year ’s state championship team and has been in and out of USA Today’s top 25 rankings — is very likely.

Though the pitching duo of Logsdon and Lancaster may be the “X-factor” of the possible 3rd Region Tournament matchup.

“I feel a little bit more comfortable this year than I did last year,” Harreld said. “Although (Owensboro Catholic) can hit from one to nine — that’s their big thing. They can flat out hit the ball. If we can hold them to a few runs, then we can score some.

But the first thing is we have to get to them. Butler has a good team with a good pitcher and so does Daviess County.”

With two sophomore pitchers and a plethora of young talent the Lady Waves only have two seniors — outfielder Erin Sireno and second baseman Mallory Wathen. The team may appear to have an inexperienced team on paper, but that’s quite the contrary.

“This is an experienced team and we have a load of sophomores that can flat out play,” Harreld said. “I feel great for next year already.”

And it starts with his 1-2 punch of Logsdon and Lancaster.

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By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The Meade County Lady Waves faced a Division I pitcher on May 21, when they faced duPont Manual and won, 5-2.

“That pitcher signed with Purdue (University), so I was happy with how we could hit the ball,” Meade County head coach Mike Harreld said.

The Lady Waves fell behind during the top of first inning, 1-0, but junior Erin Benton sparked the offense when she hit a double during the bottom of the second inning. Sophomore Nicole Brown then hit a double to score Benton and two batters later sophomore Raymie Greenwell hit a single to score brown to take the lead, 2-1.

“Erin Benton had a great, big night,” Harreld said of Benton who had three hits in the game. “We came out kind of flat and then she came out and got the double. That just broke open the game for our team.”

During the fifth inning Mallory Wathen hit a groundball that reached the outfield fence for a triple and then scored on a throwing error during the same play to make the score 4-1.

Meade County tacked on one more run in the inning when senior Erin Sireno hit a double to scored junior Kristin Benton.

Sophomore Amanda Logsdon recorded the win in six innings pitched. Sophomore Brittany Lancaster came in relief for one inning where she gave up one run.

The game was the Lady Waves’ first home game since May 6 that spanned nine games.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve played at home,” Harreld said. “When you have a good team, you want to be at home so people can see them more. We just haven’t had the chance here lately to showcase our talent.”

The Lady Waves were able to showcase their talent yesterday during the 11th District championship game against Hancock County.

Results were not available.

The team will continue its playoff run during the region tournament beginning on Monday at Ohio County.

Lady Waves beat another out-of-state team Mallory Wathen scored the lone run off her first career home run when the Meade County Lady Waves beat Jeffersonville (Ind.), 1-0, on May 19.

Wathen hit her home run during the top of the third inning.

“We faced a slow pitcher then Wathen hits one out,” Harreld said. “Then they put in a faster pitcher and we just couldn’t catch up to her.”

The Lady Waves could only get six hits in the game.

Eighth-grader Ashley Nikolao had a double.

The Lady Waves are 6-0 against out-of-state teams.

Sophomore Brittany Lancaster pitched a two-hit complete game. She struck out three batters while walking one. Lancaster remained undefeated with 13 wins.

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Track From page B1 The boys team is in one of the toughest regions in the state where St. X and Male have the state’s top teams.

“On the boys side, this definitely is the hardest region in the state,” Garner said. “Male is the No. 1 team in the state. St. X will most likely be the No. 2 team in the state. Male dominates all the sprint events, while St. X dominates all the distance events. Then you throw in the other teams like Butler and you can’t get any tougher of a region.”

The boys team is ranked 24th in the state which is heavily carried by its relay and distance runners.

There are several runners who are on the cusp of making a bid into the state meet.

“They have to run perfect to get to the state meet,” Garner said. “We have some guys that are right on the line. They’re right there.

Maybe they’ll get in, maybe they don’t.”

Junior Zach Bowen and senior Gabe Buttram are on that line in the 800-meter run,

while Cody Stockwell will fight for top discus throw.

The 4x400-meter team may have a chance to get into the state meet.

Junior Tyler Blair and senior Chad Medley will compete in the 1,600-meter run, which has one of the toughest fields in the state.

“The problem with the one-day meet is if you run your guys in the 4x800 it’s tough to ask them to run the mile an hour and a half later,” Garner said of the 1,600-meter field filled with great athletes. “It’s hard to do. Some of the great times we’ve seen this year may not come at state, because it’s all one day.”

Luckily, Medley and Blair don’t run the 4x800-meter relay, so their legs will be fresh.

“They may have a chance to knock someone out because they’re not running the 800 meters before,” Garner said.

Senior Sean Breeds will compete at the 3,200-meter run. Breeds led last year’s state championship race during the first half, but was outkicked during the final laps.

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he finished in the top-20 in cross country, while he still holds the middle school state championship record time at the 1,600-meter race.

“He’s going to be fighting for that race again this year,” Garner said.

The girls team is led by two outstanding athletes, senior Carly Evans and junior Tiffany Brown.

According to Garner the two of them could compete in several different events.

However high school rules allow track participants to only compete in four events.

“Carly and Tiffany are one of these rare athletes,” he said. “There are five or six events we could put them into. We really have to pick and choose where they are strongest.”

Evans will compete in the long jump, triple jump, 200-meter dash and the 4x400-meter relay team. She is ranked in the state in every event. She is also named as an alternate in the 4x800meter relay where she could help the team to a top-three finish at the state meet.

“We want Carly to go for as many region titles as she can,” Garner said. “It makes them immortal. We put their name

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on the banner in the gym. It will be up there forever.”

Tiffany Brown is one of the best hurdlers in the state, where she is ranked in the top three in both the 300-meter and 100-meter hurdles. However, she has fallen at the state meet the past three years.

Sophomore Marley Stanfield is ranked first in the region in the 400-meter run.

The 4x400-meter relay team was the best team in the state for the bulk of the season, but has slipped to third place.

“It really doesn’t matter,” Garner said of dropping to third. “Until you get on the same track you never know.”

Overall, Garner has seen a marked improvement in the entire team and most of the runners have hit their stride just at the right time.

“I’ve really seen good improvement,” he said.

“Our boys have gotten to that level, so has our girls.

Our relay teams are looking good. We’re in the position where we want to be. Now you just have to perform on that day.”

The region meet begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. X High School in Louisville.

Middle school track teams compete at state Staff Report The News Standard

The Meade County Middle School track team competed at the Middle School State championship last Saturday at Paul Dunbar High School in Lexington.

The boys team finished in sixth place with 28 points.

The boys 4x800 meter relay finished in first place with a time of 9:00.03. Tyler Breeds took first place in the 800-meter run.

Results: Girls 100 Meter Dash 62 Porter, Daisy 16.76 Girls 200 Meter Dash 57 Adams, Cassidy 32.73 Girls 400 Meter Dash 58 Bloomer, Ashley 1:20.85

Girls 800 Meter Run 37 Ray, Micaela 2:50.66 Girls 1600 Meter Run 31 Pearce, Makayla 6:15.32 Girls 3200 Meter Run 12 Neal, Kaylea 13:04.53 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay 29 Meade County 4:56.24 1) Frye, Adalia 2) Pearce, Makayla 3) Ray, Micaela 4) Neal, Kaylea 5) Clater, Kelsey Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 13 Meade County 11:22.41 1) Neal, Kaylea 2) Ray, Micaela 3) Pearce, Makayla 4) Frye, Adalia 5) Clater, Kelsey Girls Shot Put 35 Wideman, Davon 24-00.00 Girls Discus Throw

33 Sutterly, Sarah 49-09 Girls Javelin Throw 35 Sutterly, Sarah 32-05 Boys 100 Meter Dash 52 Young, Logan 13.85 Boys 200 Meter Dash 43 Young, Logan 28.13 Boys 800 Meter Run 1 Breeds, Tyler 2:08.17 Boys 1600 Meter Run 23 Bates, Nathan 5:10.96 Boys 3200 Meter Run 24 Howard, Jonathon 12:38.48 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles 6 Butler, Lucas 46.54 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 4 Meade County 3:57.00 1) Bates, Nathan 2) Miller, Matthew 3) Butler, Lucas 4) Breeds, Tyler 5) Popham, Andrew 6) Young, Logan

Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 1 Meade County 9:00.03 1) Miller, Matthew 2) Bates, Nathan 3) Butler, Lucas 4) Breeds, Tyler 5) Popham, Andrew Boys Shot Put 37 Longoria, Drew 29-10.00 Boys Discus Throw 9 Longoria, Drew 108-04 Boys Javelin Throw 37 Carter, Tyler 53-10 Men - Team Rankings 1) Pulaski County 57 2) Lexington Traditional 54 3) Scott County 46 4) Edythe J. Hayes 38 5) Jessie Clark 29 6) Meade County 28 7) Winburn 27 8) Marshall County 26.50 9) Foley 26 10) Mason County 25

High school track team travels to Daviess for meet Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County Track teams competed at the Daviess County Invitational on May 21 in preparation of this weekend’s region meet. Here are the results of the meet: Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 2 Meade County 8:25.73 1) Humphrey, Joseph 2) Waldecker, Dakota 3) Medley, Chad 4) Blair, Tyler Girls 100 Meter Dash 10 Morgan, Nancy 16.21 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 4 Meade County 1:40.41

1) Pinkard, Tylor 2) Massey, Dylan 3) Gonsalves, Jarrett 4) Waldecker, Dakota Girls 1600 Meter Run 12 Kelch, Natasha 6:37.96 Boys 1600 Meter Run 4 Blair, Tyler 4:50.29 8 Medley, Chad 4:59.73 12 Strickland, Will 5:16.38 13 Thacker, Zach 5:16.82 Boys 400 Meter Dash 9 Gonsalves, Jarrett 58.83 10 Pinkard, Tylor 59.49 Boys 300 Meter Hurdles 7 Massey, Dylan 50.66 Girls 800 Meter Run 2 Evans, Carly 2:33.52 6 Dukes, Kim 2:37.38 Boys 800 Meter Run

1 Bowen, Zach 2:03.28 10 Humphrey, Joseph 2:15.31 Boys Shot Put 12 Stockwell, Cody 34-10.00 16 Dowell, Wes 29-11.00 Boys Discus Throw 5 Stockwell, Cody 118-01 12 Dowell, Wes 71-11 Girls Long Jump 1 Evans, Carly 17-05.75 Girls Triple Jump 1 Evans, Carly 32-07.25 11 Kelch, Natasha 25-01.25 Women Team Rankings 1) Owensboro 181.50 2) Daviess County 88 3) Madisonville North Hopkins 73 4) Apollo 72 5) Owensboro Catholic 63

6) Union County 53.50 7) Muhlenberg County 43 8) Meade County 31 9) George Rogers Clark 17 10) Butler County 13 11) Henderson County 12 12) McLean County 11 Men Team Rankings 1) Owensboro 160 2) Daviess County 124 3) Muhlenberg County 77 4) Apollo 71 5) Owensboro Catholic 56 6) Union County 42 7) Butler County 41 8) McLean County 39 9) Meade County 35 10) Daviess B 19 11) Henderson County 6 12) George Rogers Clark 2

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The good old days of crappie fishing is now Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — If you played golf or dug a posthole back in the late 1980s, one thing sticks in your mind: the ground was as hard as cured concrete. You felt like a superstar off the golf tee as your ball rolled 50 yards past your usual drive on the cracked, hard ground. You could easily break the handle of your posthole digger by attempting to pierce the ground.

“The 1980s were the driest 10-year period in the history of the region,” said Gerry Buynak, assistant director of fisheries for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “Below normal rainfall also occurred in three of the first four years of the 1990s. The severe droughts that happened every year for 13 years in a row caused low flows and major changes in water clarity, fish abundance and productivity in Kentucky and Barkley lakes.”

The lower flows cleared the water and prompted an explosion in aquatic plants at Kentucky Lake.

“You need sunlight and clear water to grow aquatic plants,” Buynak said. “Improved agricultural practices also helped clear the water and water quality and fish production vastly improved in both lakes as a result.”

The transformation of the lake’s water quality and production benefitted species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, redear sun-

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Loud boat noises will send black crappie to deep waters thus making them harder to catch. fish and black crappie. These lakes also saw major increases in numbers of forage species, such as shad, and in the total amount of all of the fish in the lake.

“White crappie, white bass and sauger were several of the species that did not like the change,” Buynak said.

“Around 1996, the black crappie population overtook the population of white crappie and they’ve expanded their dominance since then.”

Anglers accustomed to fishing with traditional white crappie tactics grew more frustrated with each passing year.

“The old days of spiderrigging or sitting on a ledge won’t be as effective as they used to be,” Buynak said.

“The black crappie currently are an underutilized resource, but they have different habitat preferences than white crappie.”

White crappie prefer stained to muddy water in

spring for spawning. Black crappie prefer clearer water and aquatic vegetation to reproduce. Black crappie reproduce better in the clearer, weedy water than white crappie.

“We can’t control the environmental factors,” said Jeff Ross, assistant director of fisheries for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. “We manage the fish to try to overcome any negative effects of environmental factors. But if those factors are too strong, our management gets overwhelmed. Mother Nature usually has the final say.”

While some anglers may pine for the good old days of white crappie fishing, many don’t realize the good old days for keeper-sized crappie — fish 10 inches and longer — are right now.

“The years 2008 and 2009 are our best years ever for crappie over 10 inches long in Kentucky Lake, but most of them are black crappie,”

Bourbon, food and bluegrass fill the bill in upcoming fundraiser Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — If sampling some of the world’s finest bourbons, eating good food and listening to some great bluegrass music sounds like a fun Saturday night for you, then the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation has just what you’re seeking June 12 at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort.

Participants also have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for a chance at a coveted Kentucky bull elk hunt this year.

“This has been one of our most popular fundraising events,” said Laurie Davison, director of the Salato Center.

“We rely on donations to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation and events like this for much of our funding.

It’s a great way to support a worthy cause and have fun while you’re doing it.”

Hosted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation (a non-profit 501c3 organization) and the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Inc. (a nonprofit 501c3 organization), the bourbon sampler helps raise funds for new exhibits at the Salato Center.

Participants can sample bourbon from eight major Kentucky distilleries, and taste excellent food from area restaurants and caterers, including the Bardstown Dinner Train, Cumberland Brew, Honey Baked Ham, the Frankfort Country Club, Two Peas in a Pod Catering and many more. Foundation board members will supply slow-smoked pork shoulder; the Kentucky Department of

Fish and Wildlife Resources is pitching 200 pounds of fried catfish. There will be plenty to go around - all for the price of your ticket.

In addition to exceptional food and drink, the awardwinning band County Line Bluegrass will provide entertainment throughout the event. Outdoor exhibits will be open for evening viewing while the Salato staff and volunteers will offer free tours and programs. A silent auction will help raise additional funds for the center.

Foundation members will also conduct a live drawing for a 2010 Kentucky bull elk permit. This special permit will allow a hunter to hunt anywhere within the state’s elk restoration zone, with permission from the landowner.

The permit also provides the hunter with two weeks instead of one week to gun hunt for a bull elk.

Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the evening. Proceeds from the elk permit drawing will benefit summer conservation camps for Kentucky’s youth.

The 2010 Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s Salato Center Sampler will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased for $55 a person in advance by calling the Kentucky Bourbon Festival at 800-638-4877 or 502-348-3623, visiting their Web site at www.kybourbonfestival.com, or in person at the Salato Center.

The cost of tickets and silent auction purchases are tax deductible. Tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the event by cash or

check only. The event is limited to 500 participants. Thirtyfive dollars from every ticket will go to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the remaining $20 to the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Inc. All silent auction proceeds benefit the Salato Center directly.The Salato Center, a part of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, receives no general fund tax dollars and is funded by donations to the foundation, by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, and boat registrations. For more information about the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, go online to www.kentuckywildlife.com.

The Salato Center has a variety of native animals for the public to see, including a black bear, bobcats, elk, deer, bison, eagles, snakes and fish.

The center has numerous indoor exhibits and miles of hiking trails open to the public. Fishing is available at two lakes. While some programs may require a registration fee, general admission to the Salato Center is free.

For more information, call 800-858-1549, ext. 4445.

Learn more about upcoming events at the Salato Center on the Internet at fw.ky.gov.

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Buynak said. “The best year ever for white crappie was in 1987, when we had about four white crappie over 10 inches per net. In 2009, we had a little over 10 black crappie over 10 inches per net.”

The same trends are occurring in the Tennessee section of Kentucky Lake, as studies show nearly two and a half times the number of keepersized black crappie than white crappie. Even though population sampling shows that black crappie are now the dominate species in both sections of Kentucky Lake, the Kentucky portion holds substantially more black crappie than the Tennessee portion.

The Kentucky section has more than four times more keeper black crappie than the Tennessee waters of the lake. While both black and white crappie strains are still technically crappie, the techniques used to catch them are as different as those used for largemouth and smallmouth bass.

Black crappie move into shallow water much earlier than white crappie, often during the first weeks of March. They stay shallow until summer. Black crappie behave like smallmouth bass in their habits. They suspend in the water, column over brush, downed trees and pea gravel banks, depending on the time of year.

In early spring, black crappie suspend over downed trees along the bank that extend out into deep water on the east side of Kentucky

Lake and in the major bays of the west side such as Blood River. Toss a chartreuse, pink, white or lime-green grub or feather jig into these trees and pick off the black crappie.

As the water warms into April, target pea gravel banks near deep water. Black crappie suspend over these banks.

Throw a 1/16 -to 1/8-ounce leadhead grub toward these banks and begin reeling as soon as the lure hits the water. If this doesn’t produce a strike, wait two seconds before reeling and so on until you find the holding depth of the black crappie that day.

This open water style of fishing is the hardest adjustment white crappie anglers must make to successfully catch black crappie. Once you catch a black crappie, your confidence will grow.

Homeowners on Kentucky Lake’s shoreline often sink brush, old Christmas trees and tree branches felled by storms near their boat docks.

Casting a grub or feather jig and retrieving the lure just above this cover produces black crappie.

Anglers must make long casts to avoid spooking black crappie.

A boat that drifts over a pod of black crappie will send those fish to the depths.

They often hit well away from the boat or bank. Avoid making loud noises in the boat. Don’t violently shake your lure if you get hung in brush. Black crappie nearby will skedaddle.

White crappie tolerate

boats above them; they also will remain in shallow water even if there are anglers nearby. Anglers accustomed to fishing for white crappie must be stealthy when chasing black crappie. The dominance of black crappie may continue for many years.

“We stocked white crappie in the Blood River portion of Kentucky Lake and the Little River section of Lake Barkley,” Ross explained. “We haven’t given up on white crappie, but we would need 10 or 12 years of spring flooding to reverse these trends.”

The changes in the lake also profit bass anglers.

From 1978 to 1982, Kentucky Lake averaged slightly less than 10 pounds per acre of largemouth bass. By 1990, the productivity of Kentucky Lake produced 45 pounds per acre of largemouth bass.

On Lake Barkley in 1978, population sampling revealed a little over 4.5 pounds per acre of largemouth bass. By 1990, that number increased to 50 pounds per acre. The largemouth bass populations on both lakes are in excellent shape with many 14- to 18inch fish. Many of these fish will surpass 4 pounds in the coming years.

Clear your mind and change tactics to get on these black crappie. They will remain shallow and available to your lures well into June.

The good old days of crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake aren’t behind us. The good old days are right now.

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•Academy Award-winning actress Bette Davis was evidently so concerned about the possibility of gaining weight between roles that in the 1940s she took out an insurance policy on her waist, in the amount of $28,000.

•Last year, much was made of the Obama family’s plan to adopt a dog. Many first families have had pets, though, and some presidents have not been content with a runof-the-mill dog or cat. For instance, Thomas Jefferson kept two bear cubs in a cage on the front lawn of the White House, and Theodore Roosevelt had a zebra. An alligator was the pet of choice for John Quincy Adams, and James Buchanan kept an elephant.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Still operating under a full head of selfesteem makes you want to tackle a matter you had shied away from.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That smart move you recently made caught the attention of a lot of people, including some with financial deals to offer. Use your Taurean wariness to check them out thoroughly.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Shyness might keep you from asking for more information on a potentially important matter. But your curiosity grows stronger by midweek and gives you the impetus for datagathering.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on too many tasks may not be the wise thing to do at this time. You might overspend both your physical and emotional energy reserves, and have to miss out on some upcoming events.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Try to keep your spending at an affordable level. Splurging now -- especially on credit -- could create a problem if your finances are too low for you to take advantage of a possible opportunity.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might not approve of a colleague’s behavior during much of the week. But don’t play the judgmental Virgo card here. As always, check the facts before you assume the worst.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Coping with an old issue that has suddenly re-emerged could take a big toll on your emotional energies. Decide whether you really want to pursue the possibilities here.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) For all your skill in keeping your secrets safe, you could be unwittingly letting one slip out by the way you’re behaving in that new relationship. Are congratulations soon to be in order?

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good old-fashioned horse sense could help you get around those who unknowingly or deliberately put obstacles in your way. Ignore the confusion and follow your own lead.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A puzzling attitude change in a colleague from friendly to chilly might stem from a longhidden resentment suddenly bubbling up. An open and honest talk should resolve the problem.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week, many ever-generous Aquarians might find themselves feeling an acquisitive urge. If so, indulge it. You’ve earned the right to treat yourself to wonderful things.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Expect to get a lot of advice on how to go about implementing your plans. But once you’ve sorted it all out, you’ll probably find that, once again, your way will be the best way.

BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy the quiet times of your life, but when you’re in the mood, you can throw a party everyone will want to go to. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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For more information call 270-422-2196.

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Visit our website at www.mhdrealty.com 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre off New Highland Church Road outside of Brandenburg, $94,900 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre in Big Clifty area of Grayson Co, $57,900 Owner Financing Available.

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5 acres on Rabbit Run Road, septic, well, county water available, $44,900.

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Notice: Transportation to NA and AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call Glenn at 270-497-4378.

BRANDENBURG AL-ANON: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to all. Call 270-422-1050 for more information.

OPEN DOOR ALATEEN GROUP: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. These meetings are for Al-Anon and Alateen members only. You qualify for membership if your life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker.

Please come to any Al-Anon or Alateen Opened or Closed meetings! Call 270-422-1050 for more information.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place, 1370 Hwy.79 in Irvington. Meetings are every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270547-0445.

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

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.

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Yard Sale at Ekron Baptist Church – 2775 Haysville Rd. – Thurs, Fri, Sat May 27-29 – 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Indoors at the Christian Life Center Gymnasium – Proceeds will go to send kids to camp.

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Pick up your Registration form at SPMS or any Meade County school and mail before June 12

AM Session: 9am-noon Lunch Provided: noon-12:30pm

Moving Sale – Sat. May 29th – 9 a.m.- ?? – 350 Johnnie Pack Rd. off Hwy. 1638 – Furniture, 46 in. big screen TV with stand, china, flatware, tools, wall decorations, and much, much more!

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Crusade for Children Yard & Bake Sale – In Payneville – June 3, 4, and 5 – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Yard sale and baked goods donations appreciated. All proceeds go to Crusade for Children.

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Conference prepares eighth graders for high school Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Taking the leap from middle school to high school will come a little easier for one group of eighth grade students.

That step came in the form of the Teen Leadership Conference, which was held Thursday at St. John’s Education Center.

High school students from the group Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), along with members from the Health Department, school board and a local reverend were on hand to help the Stuart Pepper Middle School eighth graders take the next step in their lives and prepare them for issues that may come their way.

“The main point of the conference is to help kids transition from the middle school to the high school,” said Kara Hawkins, youth services co-

ordinator at Meade County High School. “To get them familiar with all the programs and activities we have.”

According to Debbie Canavera, youth services coordinator for SPMS, the overall theme of the conference is to remind students to make good choices.

“We think it’s a powerful transition program for eighth graders moving into high school,” she said. “We also provide high school role models so they will know somebody when they get there.”

The conference kept the students busy as they broke off into sessions dealing with making good choices, abstinence, healthy relationships, alcohol and drugs.

With his harmonica in hand, Reverend Dwayne Golightly, aka Reverend Rap, from Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Hickman, Ky., helped get the kids hyped up for their sessions

with his creative rap songs.

“The whole purpose we’re here is to encourage young people to stay drug free,” he said. “Part of my job is to reenforce that. Actually, I try to write raps that are against drugs, alcohol and cigarettes as a way of re-enforcing what the instructors are going to be teaching in their sessions.”

The raps Golightly writes are used to help the youth relate to him.

“Let’s face it, our young people are into rap: Eminem, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg … they’re into that,” he said. “It gets their attention. That’s what I try to do.”

Golightly has been assisting with the Teen Leadership Conference for almost 15 years and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.

“I’m 57 now, in 15 more years that would make me 72 ... I can handle that,” he said, jokingly.

Kick Ass: a classic superhero movie for mature audiences Shawn Hughes Jr. Old & New Movie Reviews I will admit, a movie like “Kick-Ass” normally is not my cup of tea.

However, after seeing how surprisingly original and high-quality last year’s “Zombieland” turned out to be, I decided to give it a shot.

Not surprisingly, it doesn’t even begin to approach “Zombieland”’s level of sheer brilliance, but “Kick-Ass” is still a pretty good film in its own right, and might even have the potential to be considered a cult classic by its target audience.

The film primarily follows the exploits of a nerdy high school boy who aspires to become a superpower-less superhero, determined to fight crime in any way he can.

But it’s only when he unwittingly becomes a YouTube sensation that others begin to take notice of his actions, including a ruthless drug lord who wants nothing more than to bring him down.

The narrative eventually builds to a grand crescendo, with many different detours and twists along the way to keep things interesting.

The main character, the titular “Kick-Ass,” is a likeable enough character, but the real star of the show is Hit-Girl, a foul-mouthed 11-year-old whose jaw-dropping moves would make even Keanu Reeves jealous.

She is easily the most interesting character in the film, and never wastes an opportunity to showcase her wickedly vicious moves. Brains splatter everywhere, limbs get sliced off, and plenty of people are killed in brutally creative ways. Did I mention she’s only 11 years old?

Perhaps now is a good time to mention that this is defi-

nitely not a film for children.

There is foul, pervasive language all throughout, several blatant sexual situations and innuendos, and, of course, plenty of over-the-top gory violence.

In other words, it’s rated R for a reason. But for those that are mature enough to handle it, the action is thrilling, fastpaced, and always immensely satisfying. Really top-notch stuff. It even pays homage to films like “Spiderman” and “The Matrix,” a definite nod to the superheroes it so evidently reveres.

The plot can have a tendency to drag in places, and certain scenes that are meant to help further the narrative come across as being rather droll and detract from the more spectacular elements the film has to offer.

Still, if you’re over 17, and you’re up for a cornball movie with drop-dead awesome action scenes, then “Kick-Ass” kicks butt.

Final grade: 3 Stars

Students win big at competition Submitted by Roxanne Miles Earlier this semester, students in Mrs. Miles’ Computer and Technology Applications classes participated in a program sponsored by Junior Achievment.

In this program, local business people came into the classroom to teach students about the real jobs of the future.

At the end of the program, students used PowerPoint to create a commercial about their intended career choice.

Junior Achievment then sponsored a contest allow-

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Casey Crouch and Thomas Machine pose with their iPods.

ing students to showcase their work for a chance to

win prizes.

Two Meade County students recieved state recognition for their PowerPoint commercials.

Thomas Machine placed first in the state of Kentucky for his PowerPoint presentation on land surveyors and recieved an iPod Touch.

Casey Crouch placed third in state of Kentucky for her PowerPoint presentation on veterenarians and recieved an iPod Shuffle.

Mrs. Miles also recieved a gift and a wal-mart gift card to recognize her as outstanding teacher.

Tips for a safe, active summer Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development

Summer is just around the corner and owners of recreational vehicles are gearing up for outdoor fun and adventure.

Safety and education is a top priority for Kentucky 4-H, which is in the process of securing certified trainers to teach 4-Hers and their families about ATV safety.

Key components of the program include the correct manufacturer’s requirement of vehicles for youth and adults and the proper safety equipment and clothing to prevent injuries.

As recently as 2007, Kentucky had 114 deaths attributed to ATV use, which was the third highest in the nation according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Only Florida and West Vir-

ginia had more fatalities.

The Kentucky 4-H effort is part of an expanded national program to promote ATV safety education and awareness. The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, a not-forprofit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, was formed in 1988 to implement the program.

National 4-H Council and the safety institute have teamed up to support safe and responsible use of ATV’s, thereby reducing fatalities and injuries that may result from improper operation by the rider. Safety videos, games and the institute’s new online rider course are available at the national 4-H Web site. For more information go to www. svia/4-h.org/atvsafety.

It is important that parents set rules for ATV use and discuss them with their children.

The safety institute suggests following these eight rules for a safe outdoor experience.

ATV Golden Rules •Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.

•Never ride on public roads — another vehicle could hit you.

•Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.

•Ride an ATV that’s right for your age. The following guidelines are based on engine size: •Age 6 and older – Under 70cc (cubic centimeters) •Age 12 and older – 70 cc – 90cc •Age 16 and older – Over 90cc •Supervise riders younger than 16. ATVs are not toys.

•Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

•Take an ATV rider course. To enroll call toll free 800-887-2887, or go to www.atvsafety.org.

Have a safe summer. Make every ATV ride a safe ride.

For more information about the safe use of recreational vehicles, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

THE NEWS STANDARD/ JENNIFER CORBETT

Reverend Dwayne Golightly talks to eighth graders from Stuart Pepper Middle School during a group session at the Teen Leadership Conference at St. John’s Education Center. Golightly spoke about making the right decisions in life.

COMMISSIONER’S SALE June 9, 2010 at 12:01 P.M. MEADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY These properties will be offered at public auction to the highest bidder on terms of TEN (10%) PERCENT down, in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified check, and the balance on a credit of forty-five (45) days, secured by a bond with sufficient surety, bearing interest at the accruing interest rate of 12% per annum from date of sale until the purchase price is paid. PLEASE CONTACT THE MASTER COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SALE TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO QUALIFY TO BID. The auction will be held at the front door of the Courthouse in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

Property #1 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION I

CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00453

BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. PLAINTIFF Vs. RICKY R. FUNK, SR., et al DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $120,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 23 April, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 9 June, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 2925 Highway 376, Webster, Kentucky 40176 and is more particularly described as follows: Tract I: Beginning at a stone to Henry Livers and Raymond Paige North of an abandoned Road. Thence with Raymond Paige and the old road S-70½-E-600 ft; thence S-85-E-500 ft. thence N-85-E-300 ft. to a large white oak corner to Margaret Hall, thence with her line at the Blacktop, Henry Livers (on) N-271/4-W-1000 ft. to a stone corner to Henry Livers, thence S-53-1/4-W-1133 ft. to the beginning and containing 17 3/10 acres of land, more or less.

Tract II: Beginning at a stone on the North side of an abandoned road corner to Henry Livers; thence with the road S. 78 dgrees 10 minutes E. 158 to a bend; thence S 66 1/4 degrees E. 400 feet to a bend; thence S 78 1/4 degrees E. 250 feet; thence East 605 feet to a stake in the center of an abandoned road 34 feet south of the large white oak corner to Magaret Hall; thence with Margaret Hall S 27 degrees E 389 feet to a post corner to Raymond Paige; thence with Paige S 25 3/4 degrees W 251 feet to a stone at a cliff; thence S 2 1/4 degrees W 115 to an oak; thence S 4 1/2 degrees E 405 feet to a post corner to Hobe Condor; thence with Hobe Condor N 44 3/4 degrees W 1965 feet to the beginning and containing 13 acres of land more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Christopher W. Hall, no marital status given, from Carol Sue Hall, single, by Deed dated March 5, 1996 and recorded in Deed Book 383, page 178 in the Office of the Meade County Clerk.

Christopher W. Hall conveyed a life estate interest to Carol Sue Hall, single, by Deed dated March 5, 1996 and recorded in Deed Book 383, page 181, in the Office of the Meade County Clerk.

Carol Sue Hall, single, further conveyed a life estate interest to Melissa Funk, married, by Deed dated August 14, 2002 and recorded in Deed Book 462, page 33, in the Office of the Meade County Clerk.

Included is a 2003 Patriot/Victorian manufactured home, VIN: VP10932BAIN The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $138,576.46 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

STEPHANIE A. MAGUIRE, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #2 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC FKA CENTEX HOME EQUITY COMPANY I, LLC Vs. DELMAR L. MILLER, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 08-CI-00489 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $125,000.00

By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 26 April, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 9 June, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Address: 64 Hamilton Road, Battletown, Kentucky 40104. A certain tract of land lying and being in Meade County about 1 mile southwest of Battletown bounded and described as follows: Tract #4 - Hamilton Place - Beginning at a point in the center of a roadway corner to Tract #3 (Nick Pipes); thence with the center of said roadway S 86 degrees 58 minutes 21 seconds W 317.04 feet; thence N 86 degrees 10 minutes 11 seconds W 64.95 feet; thence N 71 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds W 170.00 feet to the corner to Tract #5; thence with the said tract N 19 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds E 954.88 feet to an iron rod in the line of Tract #2 (Charles Carlton), thence with said tract S 75 degrees 40 minutes 39 seconds E 526.70 feet to an iron rod corner to Tract #3; thence with said tract S 19 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds W 842.98 feet to the poin of the beginning and containing 11.11 acres more or less.

Being the same property conveyed to Delmar L. Miller and Ruth H. Miller, his wife, by virtue of a deed from Leroy Humphrey and Dinae Humphry, his wife, dated October 12, 1993, filed October 20, 1993, recorded in Deed Book 335, page 56, County Clerk’s Office, Meade Cunty, Kentucky. Parcel Number: 061-00-00-022.05.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $159,597.42 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

CRYSTAL L. SARESKY, Counsel for Plaintiff Property #3 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-CI-00279 CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF Vs. JASON SADLER, et al DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $75,000.00 By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 22 April, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 9 June, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Real Estate is located at 1800 Weldon Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108 and is more particularly described as follows: 031960820012 by virtue of Affidavit of Conversion recorded August 15, 2003 in Miscellaneous Book 9, Page 414, Office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $96,142.38 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

STEPHANIE A. MAGUIRE, Counsel for Plaintiff Property # 4 MEADE CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION II FAYE W. RIGNEY Vs. LARRY M. SHERRILL, et al

CIVIL ACTION NO. 10-CI-00032 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS APPRAISAL: $55,000.00

By virtue of a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on 26 April, 2010, the Master Commissioner will on 9 June, 2010 at 12:01 p.m. or thereabouts, offer for sale the property described below.

Being the same property acquired by Larry M. Sherrill and Mildred J. Sherrill by Contract for Deed dated January 1, 1997, of record in Deed Book 414, Page 461, office of the Meade County Court Clerk.

The real estate will be appraised. The purpose of the sale is to satisfy a judgment in the amount of $17,461.44 plus interest and costs. However, bids will not be required to meet or exceed the appraised value.

DARREN A. SIPES, Counsel for Plaintiff The above properties will be offered at public auction to the highest bidder on terms of TEN (10%) PERCENT down, and the balance on a credit of forty-five (45) days, secured by a bond with sufficient surety, bearing interest at the accruing interest rate of 12% per annum from date of sale until the purchase price is paid. The auction will be held at the front door of the Courthouse in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

The real estate has been adjudged indivisible and will be sold as a whole, including all improvements. It will be sold free of all liens except for real estate taxes for the current year, but subject to all restrictions and easements of record. The purchaser shall assume and pay the real estate taxes for the current year and all subsequent years.

Persons desiring to bid on the above-described property must bring to the Commissioner’s office prior to the sale, a letter from his/her bank, that they are qualified for a loan in the amount of the purchase. The purchaser will be required to make the down payment at the time of sale, payable to the order of the Master Commissioner in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified. The purchaser will also be required to give bond for the balance of the purchase price with surety that is satisfactory to the Master Commissioner. The bond, payable to the Master Commissioner, will have the force and effect of a judgment bearing twelve (12%) percent interest from the date of sale. A lien will be retained on the property sold until the purchase money is fully paid.

DOUGLAS P. VOWELS MASTER COMMISSIONER POST OFFICE BOX 356 BRANDENBURG, KENTUCKY 40108 PHONE: (270) 422-5803

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Students hit the right note with new piano class

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard As Meade County High School was preparing to doaway with their Survey of Humanities Class, music teacher Pippa Soeder knew exactly what she wanted to replace it with: a piano lab.

“Mr. (Bill) Adams came to me last spring and said ‘be thinking of what you would like to do,’” Soeder said. “So I mentioned a piano lab and he said ‘that’s great. Find out some prices, and get some ideas.’”

So Soeder set her eyes on finding perfect pianos for her classroom. At first she was let down due to exorbitant prices. But with a little encouragement from fellow teacher Bryan Nichols, Soeder kept pursuing her dream.

“Bryan said ‘Pippa, just ask.

All they can say is ‘no.’ Just send them an estimate and see what they say,’” Soeder said.

“So I did and it happened.”

Soeder also got a helping hand from District Technology Coordinator Jerry Pile, who went around to different districts who had piano labs, and asked how they ran things.

“I was seeing what was the best to bring,” Pile said. “It’s been very successful … The instructors are really pleased with it.”

The piano lab covers the basics such as timing, reading music, how to work together and how to get both hands moving. The class does have tests, but Soeder doesn’t typically give out homework.

“The only type of homework I would give them is to take the music and look over it,” she said, adding the majority of the students’ grades are based on participation, written work and performance.

A normal day in the piano lab classroom usually begins with a warm up, after that the students learn something new using the white board, and thirdly the students return to their pianos and practice.

“I just circulate, walk around and listen to them play,” Soeder said.

Soeder isn’t a stranger to piano. In fact, she has been playing since she was 7 years old and has been teaching privately for almost 20 years.

When it comes to teaching the class, Soeder said she runs it similar to her one-on-one sessions.

One example of one-on-one teaching is to assign the students individual levels. Each student learns at a different pace, although all of them are eager to learn.

“What I love is that the kids want to be here,” she said. “They had to sign up for (the class) and I had to

approve them. It’s a whole different atmosphere.”

Soeder also had the students write her a letter eight weeks before the end of the school year. The letter was to state what they’ve learned so far and what they still want to learn in the future.

“Some of the letters are so sweet,” Soeder said, adding that one of the letters spoke about how the student couldn’t tell one key from

another and they actually learned to play something that sounds like a song. “It’s just really rewarding.”

As for the future of the class, Soeder hopes to have one piano per student, better software and hopes each student will have their own ear buds.

To Pile, that is definitely a possibility.

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Chorus banquet celebrates the end of the school year, recognizes achievements

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard As the end of the school year approaches, Meade County High School is not only saying goodbye to its seniors, but also to some beloved colleagues.

The MCHS Choir held its annual end-of-the-year banquet Tuesday, a time to say thanks to those who have made their time in Meade County worth while.

While saying goodbye to its group of seniors, the choir also said goodbye to Assistant Choir Director Mrs. Mary “Gibbie” Horsley and Choir Director Mr. Bryan Nichols.

“I can’t even put into words how I feel,” Horsley said. “Its just … heart rendering.”

Horsley and Nichols have been a team the past six years in the choir department and both are leaving at the end of the school year.

Horsley will retire and Nichols will attend graduate school at the University of Washington in Seattle in the fall.

But the banquet was also a

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TOP: Shay McCleavy (right) hugs Mary Horsley as he is awarded his Tri-M music honor society rope for graduation. BOTTOM: Bryan Nichols (left) and Mary Horsley were awarded plaques by their choir students to commemorate their time at Meade County High School.

Both are set to leave at the end of the school year. celebration of the graduating seniors, and to recognize the achievements of the students and parents involved with the choir.

After musician Hans Sander performed songs on piano in the auditorium, guests

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Destiny Norton practices for her final project in her piano lab class at Meade County High School taught by Pippa Soeder.

went to the cafeteria to dine on food and relive some past choir memories.

“This banquet is a big night for us,” Nichols said. “(Hans Sander) is by far one of the cooler things we’ve had in our auditorium.”

Approximately 33 senior members were recognized at the gathering. Some of the awards includes: a distinguished service award, chorus officers, all district chorus and members of the Tri-M music honor society.

After the awards, a video was shown of each senior member of the choir stating what they plan to do after graduation and what their favorite memory of choir was.

During the event, Nichols also expressed his gratitude for his colleague the past six years.

“I appreciate you, Mrs. Horsley … a lot,” he said. “I think I’ve spent more time with you than my mother … I really can’t imagine doing this with anyone else.”

Even though their days as choir conductors at MCHS may be numbered, both Nichols and Horsley have looked back on their time here with happiness.

“It’s been a really great year for the chorus,” Nichols said. “I’ve never felt more pride in my entire life.”

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Retirement Announcement

Mitchell and Sharon Warren of White Mills, Ky are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of the their daughter Jessica Lee to Joshua Cody Brown, son Stanley Brown and Sandra Calloway.

Jessica is a 2006 graduate of Central Hardin High School and is employed by Hardin Memorial Hospital of Elizabethtown, Ky. Josh is 2004 graduate of Meade County High School and is employed by RBT of Elizabethtown, Ky. The wedding will take place on June 5, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. at White Mills Christian Church, White Mills, Ky. A reception will follow the ceremony at The Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown, Ky. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Every day, she gave all she was to every child who walked into her classroom.

Although this gave her great happiness, she soon realized she had an emptiness in her heart that teaching alone could never fill.

After much prayer, she knew that she truly desired to be a mother of children of her own.

Her journey took her to St. Vincent DePaul in Louisville, Ky., where she taught first grade for three years, and she served as principal two of these years.

While teaching in Louisville, Ky., she lived in an apartment.

One afternoon, she came home to find a very tall man asleep in the hallway. He was waiting for his best friend, Mary Ann’s neighbor, to come home. She woke him.

This young man’s name was John Hesler. Mary Ann and John became friends. The friendship led to marriage on June 3, 1973.

Mary Ann moved to Brandenburg, Ky., where John already resided. During the 1973-1974 school year, she worked as a teacher’s aide at James R. Allen Elementary School.

During the years of 19741977, she taught in the resource room at JRA. In 1977, Mary Ann transferred to Payneville Elementary where she taught third grade until 1981.

It was during this stage in her life that something happened to change the Hesler’s

Tara Lee Albano, 23, of Vine Grove, daughter of Linda Lee Bickett Albano and William Stephen Albano Sr., to Christopher Mark Harless, 24, of Vine Grove, son of Adela Veloso Harless and Raymond Doug Harless.

Michelle Ann Paxton, 32, of Ekron, daughter of Sylvia Jane Parks and Denver Joe Paxton, to Jeffrey Allan Davidson, 32, of Ekron, son of Sharon Lee Lucas and Paul Vernon Davidson Jr. Megan Elizabeth Holly, 24, of Elizabethtown, daughter of Pamela Dawn Aiken and James Everett Rigdon, to Christopher Kevin Moore, 20, of Fort Knox, son of Carol May Kincaid and Kenneth Kevin Moore.

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Mary Ann worked with Wayne Lamkin, the custodian at Payneville Elementary.

Wayne and Margie volunteered as foster parents. The Lamkin’s brought a beautiful, young girl with auburn curls to the school chili supper.

The moment Mary Ann and John laid eyes on her they knew God had answered their prayers. Mary Ann’s life purpose was being fulfilled. Mary Ann and John adopted Mary just as she turned 12.

Their family continued to grow. Mary Ann and John were attending church. Mary Ann recalled the memory of seeing a sweet, little boy sitting with his foster parent.

He was holding Sylvester the cat. She knew instantly in her heart that he belonged with their family.

Ryan David was four and a half years old when he came to live with them. These two precious children made Mary Ann’s joy complete.

As the children grew up, Mary Ann continued to teach at Payneville Elementary for a total of 37 years.

Her total years in education are 43 years. She has cared for many children throughout these years.

In fact, she has taught three generations in some families.

Mary Ann’s unconditional love, unequaled generosity, and passion for teaching have made an incredible impact on her family, colleagues, former students and friends.

Submitted by Laura Pollock.

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Marina Ann Brown, 33, of Brandenburng, daughter of Dona Ann Ponds and James Benjamin Logsdon, to Lee Hardin Pollock, 34, of Brandenburg, son of Verna Gail Bruner and Ellison Elmer Pollock.

Stephanie Elaine Medley, 28, of Brandenburg, daughter of Thelma Rose Fields and Milford Wayne Eden, to Charles James Howell, 31, of Brandenburg, son of Julia Lavone Morgan and Donnie Ray Howell.

Kathryn Jo Humphrey, 25, of Brandenburg, daughter of Tambra Jane Humphrey and Marion Douglas Chism, to Joshua David Jupin, 26, of Brandenburg, son of Karen Darlene Meeks and George Timothy Jupin.

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Honoring years of dedication to teaching Some pursue teaching solely as a career, while others choose teaching as a life calling. Mary Ann Hesler’s life calling in education began at the young age of 13.

Her parents, Doris and Leo Ryan, found it difficult to let her go but knew that she would be blessed with the opportunities ahead of her.

With the support of her parents, she dedicated her life to study at the Academy Immaculate Conception Benedictine of Nuns, a catholic boarding school for girls only.

Although the focus of study was academic and spiritual growth, Mary Ann shared some memorable moments while living here. Imagine a group of young ladies, future nuns, dressed in their pajamas sneaking out after lights out and climbing to the rooftop of the school to gaze upon the stars in the sky.

Another time, these same girls made their way into the infirmary where they tied several nightgowns together.

They found out after the fact these were the gowns the nuns wore when they became sick.

Needless to say, Mother Superior had her hands full with a group of very “spirited” young ladies.

Mary Ann and her friends graduated in 1964 and entered the college teaching order at the school. Here in the convent it was much quieter and stricter. Much time was spent in prayer, religious study and teaching preparation.

After her third year of college, Mary Ann taught at Holy Rosary in Evansville, Ind. The first year she taught first grade, and the second year she taught third grade.

While teaching, Mary Ann began to realize more about herself. She knew without a doubt she was meant to be a teacher.

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18, of Ekron, daughter of Sharon Rosalie Hart and Donald Lee Embrey Jr., to Brian Keith Coyle, 21, of West Point, son of Virginia Lee Jude and David Lee Coyle.

Keilah Khrystyne Iosefa, 20, of Rogersville, Mo., daughter of Wendy Mildred Swiney and Peniamina Petelo Iosefa, to Kyle Dean Johnson, 24, of Fordland, Mo., son of Jolene Parmenter Lamb and Darrell Johnson.

Jessica Magadlyn Hughes, 23, of Battletown, daughter of Sharon Lisbeth Hale and David Ray Hughes, to James Mitchell Barr, of Vine Grove, son of Katherine Darlene McMahon and Joseph Eddie Barr.

Thomas and Smith receive honors at Campbellsville Campbellsville University Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Frank Cheatham has announced the academic honors’ list for the spring 2010 semester.

The academic honors’ list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. The spring 2010 academic honors’ list includes a total of 409 students, with 160 achieving a 4.0 grade point average and having been named to the president’s list. Others who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5-3.99 are named to the dean’s list; there are 249 named to that list.

Montina Marie Thomas, a senior from Brandenburg, Ky., has been named to Campbellsville University’s president’s list for the spring 2010 semester.

Sarah Catherine Smith, a senior from Brandenburg, Ky., has been named to Campbellsville University’s dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester.

Birthdays May 28: Lisa Knott, Kristin Wemes, Wilma Blackburn, Rick Kendall, Jennifer French and Ryan Collingwood May 29: Jenny Hines, Donna Hebert and Tarl Jordan May 30: Chris Champman, Samantha A. Kent, Brianna Duncan and Bryan Jones May 31: Caden Mattingly, Debbie Basham, Levi Wilkins, Nettie Carmack and Nathan McKee June 1: David Vujaklija and Jane Cherco June 2: Kelsey Jupin, Phyllis Kendall, Fern Windell and Jessie Edge June 3: Ashlynn Hughes

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