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Proposed budget features county employees pay rise By Casey Tolliver The News Standard
Wednesday, May 26, the magistrates and Meade County judge-executive Harry Craycroft tossed around the notion to give county employees a 1.5 percent pay raise, but decided that the figure was not enough. A deeper look at the budget revealed that a 3 percent increase in wages was a bit
The Meade County Fiscal Court used a work and special session last week to hash out the details of a proposed budget that included a 2.5 percent raise for all county employees. At the work session on
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out of the county’s grasp. After toying with the idea of giving county employees a 1.5 percent raise, the court crunched the numbers again, and decided that a 2.5 increase in pay was a bit more appropriate when compared to the budget. A 1.5 percent increase would have cost the coun-
ty $56,094 compared to a cost of $112,000 if the court would have opted for the 3 percent raise. These figures include social security and retirement. The budget is expected to be slimmer than it was last year. The court also heard that the county insurance policy
cost $10,900, which is a slight decrease from last year’s payment, and the county still has $20,000 left in the budget for a new animal control vehicle, and that $10,000 was taken out for parks. The only discretionary funds available are $170,000 that will be used for roads.
The possibility of an added $150,000 in discretionary funds could become available, but it is unclear if the county will be granted that money. The court will find out in July if the county will be given the extra funds. After the work session, the See LAW, Page A2
BRAC realignment moves forward Fort Knox transfer of authority marks big moment of change
By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The $4.4 million realignment of KY 933 in Meade County has recently gained the attention of Gov. Steve Beshear. “When I look at this project, I see potential,” Gov. Steve Beshear said in a press release last week. “Our economy depends on reliable transportation. With rail, nearby air service, the potential of the mighty Ohio River, and now a new, modern roadway, the opportunity for local industry and economic development to flourish in Meade County is strong.” See ROAD, Page A3
Grant money gives Meade schools help
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The BRAC transition at Fort Knox got a major boost last week when the authority of the post was transferred as part of the transition process for the program. The reality of the program began to take shape during a pomp-filled, late-morning ceremony at Brooks Field last Thursday, as 44th Chief of Armor Maj. Gen. James Milano
Meade County received a financial increase for the 2010-11 school year, with help from Gov. Steve Beshear’s office. Grants totaling $2.5 million, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, have been awarded to 27 districts or multi-district partnerships through the School Energy Managers Program. According to a press release, the program is a collaborative initiative between the Kentucky Department of Energy Development and Independence and the Kentucky School Boards Association.
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ABOVE: The recently built Timothy J. Maude Complex in Fort Knox will be the human resources facility for the U.S. Army. It is the largest office building in Kentucky. LEFT: Gov. Steve Beshear, far right, attended the ribbon cutting for the Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude Complex at Fort Knox last week.
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Cruz Aid for Children car show revs up fund drive By Casey Tolliver The News Standard Car enthusiasts from Meade County and all over the state gathered at Meade-Olin Park last Saturday not only to show off their loud engines and shiny paint jobs, but also to help raise funds for the Meade County Fire District’s fund drive for WHAS’s Crusade for Children. The Cruz Aid for Crusade open car show not only raised money for the charity, but it also unearthed some automotive gems. The show’s featured car was a 1962 Anniversary Gold Chevrolet Impala, owned by Phil Skaggs, of Brandenburg. The gold colored car, which he bought for $100 nearly 35 years ago, is one of very few such Anniversary Gold Impalas made See CAR, Page A8
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Phil Skaggs, of Brandenburg, tinkers under the hood of his 1962 Anniversary Gold Chevrolet Impala. The classic automobile was the featured car at the 2010 Cruz Aid for Crusade car show.
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BRAC From page A1 relinquished control of Fort Knox to U.S. Army Accessions Command commander Lt. General Benjamin Freakley. “Today the Armor Center passes a torch, a legacy of service that has defended our nation for more than 70 years,” Freakley said. “Today you pass the torch to us, so now it is our duty to come to Fort Knox…and man our Army with the best.” The Armor Center and School, which had been at the helm of Fort Knox for 70 years, will be consolidated with the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Ga. The change in power is a precursor to a change in operations at the fort, as well as changes to the landscape of Fort Knox. The post, which was a hub for armor training involving tanks and other vehicles and equipment under the authority of the Armor Center, will now be the mainstay of human resources for the U.S. Army.
The role of the base will shift from armored vehicle training to being responsible for all Army soldiers throughout their entire career, from the time of their enlistment and even throughout their retirement. To help facilitate Fort Knox’s new role as personnel flagship for the Army, a human resources building was constructed on the base. The Human Resource Center of Excellence, which was officially opened at a ribbon cutting ceremony after the transfer of authority commemoration on Thursday, will house the human resources facilities for Fort Knox. “Today’s ceremony is a culmination of three years of work to create the Human Resources Center of Excellence. The planning is over, ladies and gentlemen. We are here,” Freakley said. “Let us begin in earnest the effort that makes Fort Knox the Army’s center of excellence.” Construction of the building, which is so large that it has its own zip code, began in March of 2008. The behemoth structure, which has a 7.6 acre facil-
Local club brings an optimistic spin to town By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Back in 1999, a group of local residents set their sights on bringing more optimism to Meade County; one child at a time. The way they planned to do that was through an organization dubbed the Optimist Club. “It’s about spreading positive things with kids,” said Optimist Club President Jason Sutton. “It really helps kids with camps, fees, school supplies, and occasionally if a student’s family needs a little help, we help pay an electric bill.” The group is made up of approximately 35 members, which consists primarily of school personnel, local business owners, members from the Cabinet for Families and Children and the Adult Education Center. Fort Knox Federal Credit Union was the original sponsor of the club. The founding members of the club were: Melinda Powell, Kathy Simmons, Karen Hoffman, Pat Garcia and Vicki Bryson. To be a part of the Optimist Club, members pay dues of $50 a year and, although membership is low, the morale is high. “We’ve done good things and we’ve always been kind of small,” Sutton said. “But everyone in the community is already so involved … it’s hard to ask them to be apart of one more thing.” Founding member Pat Garcia agreed with Sutton, adding that the group does make an impact in the community. “We are not a big, huge organization in Meade County, but I think we make a big difference,” she said. “None of us are doing this just because we have nothing else better to do.” One example of the club trying to spread positivity in the region is by holding their “Optimizing Kindness” Banquet, also known as OK Kids Banquet, every year. “We got teachers across the district and community members … they can nominate kids who have done nice things,” Sutton said. For example, an award
Law From page A1 court held a special session in which a motion was made to give county employees the 2.5 percent increase in pay for fiscal year 2010–2011. After the motion carried, the court heard the first read-
was given to a boy from Battletown. He was running in a cross-country meet and had his eye on getting a medal. But a fellow runner slipped and fell, so the boy stayed behind to help his fellow runner instead of receiving a medal. “He’s just a great kid doing great things,” Sutton said. “He didn’t have to stop and help. So that optimizes kindness. We try to pick kids at various levels that have done good.” The Optimist Club isn’t specifically focused on one grade, in fact they cater to kids in preschool through 12th grade. In October, the club holds its Annual Halloween Campout, which has activities such as trick-ortreating, pumpkin carving, Halloween themed movies and decorating campsites. This year the Optimist Club hopes to hold the campout Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30. “People can stay all week or they can stay on the weekends,” Sutton said. “We’re looking forward to the event and it will be our biggest fundraiser of the year so we could really use a lot of support.” Another event the Optimist Club helps run is the Challenge Day, which is set for July 29. The event started two years ago and is geared to incoming freshmen. “It’s an event that breaks down barriers,” Sutton said. “There is so much going on about bullying, harassment and cliques. So this works to break those things. It shows us that we’re all not that different, even though we may dress different we all have emotions and we still have obstacles that we have to overcome.” As for the future of the club, Sutton hopes to see an increase in membership. “We’re really going to work hard over the next few years to see if we can keep it going,” he said. The Optimist Club meets at noon on the third Monday of every month at Mr. Gatti’s in Brandenburg. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information about the Optimist Club contact Jason Sutton at 270-422-7500. ing of the budget, which was read by Meade County Attorney Margaret Matney. The proposed budget consisted of a $6.5 million general fund, a $2.3 million road fund, a $1.6 million road fund, more than $980,000 for the local government economic assistance fund and more than $360,000 for the bond proceeds fund.
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ity footprint, measures more than 883,000 square feet. The building, which cost nearly $210 million, was officially deemed the Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude Complex in honor of Maude, who was tragically killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Maude, who dedicated more than 35 years of his life to Army service, was instrumental in implementing human resources protocol in the Army. Maude was the highest ranking officer to be killed since Korea, and the only one killed on U.S. soil since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. When he died, Maude was the U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Not only is Fort Knox noticing a difference because of the BRAC transition, but surrounding communities will also begin to experience a ripple effect because of the program and the new complex. Cities, towns and hamlets on the periphery of Fort Knox should benefit from the tides of soldiers, officers and civilians relocating to the area, pumping cash into local economies
of the counties that are home to the sprawling base through rent, shopping and other expenditures. The BRAC initiative is also expected to bring many new job opportunities to the area, primarily at the Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude Complex. The building, which is the single largest building in the storied history of Fort Knox, is expected to provide 4,400 new military and civilian jobs in the area. The Human Resource Center of Excellence is the largest office building in Kentucky, according to Gov. Steve Beshear, who spoke at the ribbon cutting. Once BRAC is in full swing, the program is expected to bring more than 8,000 jobs to the state, according to Beshear. “Simply put, BRAC is the biggest economic development project in Kentucky,” Beshear said. “Our state has spent over $100 million in direct support of BRAC, and much more indirectly.” One-hundred fifty million dollars has been in included in the state budget for the next two years to support road and sewer projects for the program, he added.
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Teri Maude, widow of Lt. General Timothy J. Maude, admires a portrait of her husband at a ribbon cutting on Fort Knox for a building that was dedicated to her husband’s memory last week.
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Don’t let an avoidable fire ruin you Submitted by Melissa D. Phillips Meade County Health Dept. Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and especially our nation’s birthday on the Fourth of July. The summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to fireworks and outdoor grills. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year nearly 10,000 Americans are injured by fireworks and almost 5,000 are injured by charcoal/wood-burning and propane grill fires. Fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory when children and adults are injured during a fireworks demonstration. Although legal consumer fireworks that comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations can be relatively safe, all fireworks are hazardous and can cause injury. Fireworks are classified as hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Some fireworks,
such as illegal firecracker type devices (M-80’s, quarter sticks) and professional display fireworks should never be used or handled by consumers due to serious injuries and deaths that can and do occur. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following instructions will help everyone have a safe summer. Fireworks Safety The best way to enjoy fireworks is to visit public fireworks displays put on by professionals who know how to safely handle fireworks. If you plan to use fireworks, make sure they are legal in your area. Never light fireworks indoors or near dry grass. Always have a bucket of water and/or a fire extinguisher nearby. Know how to operate the fire extinguisher properly. Do not wear loose clothing while using fireworks. Stand several feet away from lit fireworks. If a devise does not go off, do not stand over it to investigate it. Put it out with water and
dispose of it. Always read the directions and warning labels on fireworks. If a devise is not marked with the contents, direction and a warning label, do not light it. Supervise children around fireworks at all times. Barbecue Safety Before using a grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line. Make sure the tubes– where the air and gas mix– are not blocked. Do not overfill the propane tank. Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue. Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flames can flashback up into the container and explode. Keep all matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately. Supervise children around outdoor grills. Dispose of hot coals properly–douse them with plenty of water, and stir them to
ensure that the fire is out. Never place them in plastic, paper or wooden containers. Never grill/barbecue in enclosed areas–carbon monoxide could be produced. Make sure everyone knows to stop, drop and roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire. Call 911 or your local emergency number if a burn warrants serious medical attention. Campfire Safety Build campfires where they will not spread, away from dry grass and leaves. Keep campfires small, and don’t let them get out of hand. Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done. Stir it and douse it again with water. Never leave campfires unattended. Please follow these tips to have happy and safe celebrations this summer. For more information on fire safety tips you may call the Meade County Health Department at 270- 422-3988.
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Grant From page A1 Meade County received funds through the Green River Region Education Cooperative. Meade County is a part of the co-op and has been receiving funds for the past three years, said Meade County Superintendent Mitch Crump. The SEMP grants will
Road From page A1 The project, which began in March, is slated to improve road safety and access to local businesses and involves 2.4 miles of the road. The undertaking, which is supported by state funding,
fund a total of 33 new energy managers and Meade County will get funding for their energy manager already in place. The grants will cover as much as 77 percent of the energy manager’s salary and benefits in the first year and approximately 50 percent of those costs in the second year. The remainder of the grant will cover expenses such as training and consultation.
will connect KY 933 from Buttermilk Falls Road to KY 448 near Berryman Road and will also provide access to Riverport Authority once completed. KY 933 will be closed for 30 working days beginning June 6 due to road work. A detour will be available by taking KY 448 westward and 1638 eastward.
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Emmett “Partner� Wardrip was driving a Mack semi-truck that struck an electric pole and closed Hwy. 144. By Casey Tolliver The News Standard The owner of a local trucking company was taken to the hospital, after he lost control of his truck and struck a utility pole. Emmett “Partner� Wardrip, of Brandenburg, lost control of an older
model Mack truck which left the road and collided with the pole, according to witnesses. Wardrip was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. It is unclear what caused his vehicle to leave the roadway at this time. The wreck happened
near the intersection of KY 144 and KY 448 as the truck was headed southeast on KY 144. Wardrip’s grandson, who cannot be named because he is a minor, was in the vehicle, as well. Wardrip was taken to Dr. Charles Conley to
be checked for injuries, and then was sent to Brandenburg Diagnostic Center for tests. After the tests were concluded, Wardrip was sent to an undisclosed hospital, according to family members. The minor was not hurt.
Vial of life could prove vital in an emergency Submitted by Ron Dodson Director M.C. Emergency Management Agency
Meade County Emergency Management Agency and the Lincoln Trail CitizenCorps Council now offer a free lifesaving program to our communities. It is called “The Vial of Life� and is designed to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself.
The Vial of Life or Vial of L.I.F.E. (Lifesaving Information For Emergencies) is a program which allows individuals to provide medical information in advance that can be used by emergency personnel in the case of an emergency. The program consists of a red plastic container, inside which is placed a medical form which has been filled out stating the health sta-
tus of the individual and current medications being taken. The vial is placed in the refrigerator, usually recommended to be on the top shelf of the door, because it has been shown that the refrigerator’s contents are often preserved in the event of a fire. Stickers are placed on the refrigerator door and on the front door of the
home so that responding emergency personnel will know to look for the vial. Persons who live alone, have medical problems or senior citizens are urged to contact Meade County Emergency Management Agency at 270422-2776 to receive a free Vial of Life kit. They can also be e-mailed about this or any other concern at meadeema@ bbtel.com.
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Jack Conway Ky. Attorney General As schools let out for the summer, I want to remind Kentucky families about the importance of staying safe online. During summer break, many kids will turn to the Internet for entertainment and to socialize. It is more important than ever for parents to monitor their children’s online activities. With your supervision, you can ensure that your child doesn’t fall victim to cyberbullying or a cyberpredator. Many Kentucky parents, school officials and community leaders have contacted my office and expressed concern about abusive posts,
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investigation by my cybercrimes unit found that this popular video chat Web site could easily put your child in contact with a sexual predator. During a one-hour session on Chatroulette, my investigator was connected to 96 other participants. Of those, approximately 30 percent were engaged in some form of nudity or graphic sexual conduct. Chatroulette requires users to be at least 16 years old, but there is no age verification tool for users. I strongly encourage parents to block this Web site from any home computer that can be accessed by children. I’ve also encouraged students and parents across Kentucky to think before they post. Posting personal information on popular
social networking sites, like Facebook or MySpace, could jeopardize your safety, admission to college or even employment. I am proud of all that my office has done to educate thousands of Kentucky families about the dangers that exist online. My cybercrimes unit has also put a dent in child pornography and solicitation of minors on the Internet. To date, the unit has seized nearly 70,000 child pornographic images and videos from the Internet and investigated more than 100 child pornography cases. Be assured, I will continue to work every day to protect Kentucky families online and in their communities. Working together, we can make Kentucky a safer place to live, work and raise a family.
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often targeted at kids, on Internet message board host Topix.com. In February, I expressed my significant concerns to Topix’s CEO Chris Tolles about abusive posts in the Web site’s “forums and polls” section as well as the $19.99 fee Topix charges for expedited review of inappropriate posts. The attorney generals from 22 other states and territories have now joined me in calling on Topix to eliminate the expedited review fee and to reduce the amount of time it takes to review and remove abusive, inappropriate and vulgar posts that can have a devastating effect on kids. I appreciate their support and look forward to working with Topix to improve its consumer protections. Another troubling Web site is Chatroulette. A recent
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“smoothing,” which spreads out the revenue declines during several years. Such tricks mean that the current crop of legislators can enjoy the perks (re-election) of granting state workers increased benefits and be long gone from office when the negative impact of their dastardly deeds finally comes to fruition. And private employers cannot hit the ATM (Automated Taxpayer Machine) such as the one found under the dome in Frankfort (the Legislature). This leads to our final adage: “Payday someday” is not far off. When it arrives, will politicians side with a slightly altered version of the state lottery’s pitch: “Someone’s going to pay, might as well be you?” Or will they offer wiser advice: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch?” Or how about: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way?” I could go on, but I think you get the point. Jim Waters is director of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s free-market think tank. Reach him at jwaters@ freedomkentucky.com. Read previously published columns at www.bipps.org.
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Elena Kagan is a pragmatic moderate because she only briefly obstructed the work of military recruiters at Harvard Law School in defiance of the law. Or so her defenders maintain. They want to make a blot on her record into a qualification for the court, a sign of her judiciousness and common sense. Rather than embrace this argument, Kagan would be better served by apologizing for her participation in Harvard’s indefensible discrimination against the military at a time of war. Beginning in the late 1970s, Harvard Law School banned military recruiters from its Office of Career Services. Although the policy was in keeping with the antimilitary ethos of Harvard, which has long excluded ROTC, the school justified it on anti-discrimination ground — gays couldn’t serve in the military. In the mid-1990s, Congress did two things. It passed the law that became “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the policy forbidding openly gay people from serving in the military. And it passed the Solomon Amendment, denying federal funds to schools that bar military recruiters. Harvard Law loosened up in response, allowing military recruiters on campus through the good offices of the Harvard Law School Veterans Association. Initially, the military approved of the arrangement. In 2002, though, it told Harvard Law School that it would have to allow full, equal access, or Harvard would lose its federal funds. Deciding that keeping hundreds of millions of dollars was the better part of valor, the school backed down. It gave the military access to
Let’s tell the story of Kentucky’s state pensions with often-used and well-known adages: “What’s done is do ne.” Plenty has — and has not — been done concerning Kentucky’s six public-pension funds. What hasn’t been done: facing the problems instead of pushing them aside. Kentuckians heard a lot during this year’s regular legislative session about gambling and texting, and heard a lot during the special session about bourbon and drinking. But Kentuckians have heard nothing about how to pay $34 billion coming due on state pension obligations. Yet, this problem dwarfs all these other trivial issues. That’s much more difficult for some of the economic illiterates in Frankfort to grasp. A recent report from the Pew Research Center called “The trillion dollar gap: Underfunded state retirement systems and the roads to reform” shows Kentucky is
“That’s not the way it works in the real world.” Let’s hear it from all who want a job that ensures gold-plated retirement and healthcare benefits without any regard to an employer’s ability to pay for them. Only those with no remaining brain cells (lawmakers) would deny how good that kind of plan sounds. But reality shows that those who think such plans can be sustained, especially in economically choppy waters when revenues and investment returns decline, live in a dream world (Frankfort). Private-sector employers have already discovered that making such promises can threaten a company’s existence. Companies such as General Motors Co., which for years tried to sustain such an indefensible benefits plan, has been reduced to a governmentowned shell of its previously proud, independent self. Of course, employers can’t shuck and jive with the figures like government can. (Bonus adage: “Figures lie and liars figure.”) If the money to pay benefits doesn’t exist, private employers can’t do what state government does. The bureaucrats kick in an accounting trick called
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the Office of Career Services like every other recruiter. This is the status quo that Elena Kagan inherited when she became dean in 2003— and assiduously worked to overturn. She blasted “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as “a moral injustice of the first order.” That would presumably put it on par with the worst crimes in world history. When the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals said in 2004 that the Solomon Amendment was “reasonably likely” to be unconstitutional, Kagan immediately used it as an excuse to reinstate strictures on military recruiter—never mind that Harvard isn’t in the 3rd Circuit, or that the court blocked its own ruling from taking effect. When the military again threatened to cut off Harvard’s funds, Kagan backed off, an implicit admission that she was on shaky ground. In 2006, the Supreme Court upheld the Solomon Amendment and rejected an argument against it in an amicus brief from Kagan by a stinging 8-0 margin. Rather than admitting this was not Kagan’s finest moment, her defenders positively tout it. Vice President Joe Biden says she was right to disadvantage military recruiters, even though he himself voted for “don’t ask, don’t tell.” On ABC News, Biden said that after the Supreme Court decision, “she immediately reinstated” recruiters. This bowdlerizes the record to suggest that Kagan was scrupulously following the law, when she acted in defiance of it until called on it by the military. It is foolish of Democrats to import the mores of Harvard Yard into the national political debate by defending Kagan’s stance; what’s admirably levelheaded and cautious in the context of Cambridge is bizarre to most of the country.
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one of a handful of states that is not paying a full onethird of its pension liability. The report assigns one of three grades to states: “Solid performer,” “Needs improvement” or “Serious Concerns.” Guess which category Kentucky fell in? Here is how “serious” the state’s problem is: Kentucky went from fully funded plans in 2000 — plans that were paid for at 110 percent — to a payment level of only 64 percent in 2008 and an unpaid liability that is 234 percent of the state’s payroll. What happened? Pew researchers concluded that years of “substantially underfunding” plans and “significant benefit increases” brought the state to the economic precipice. “The problem was compounded by unfunded automatic cost-of-living adjustments for retirees’ pensions and incentives that were offered for early retirement,” the Kentucky part of the report concluded. Perhaps the worst offense occurred decades ago when Kentucky lawmakers enacted a policy that stipulated that once enacted, state workers’ benefits could never be reduced or eliminated. This leads to the next adage:
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On May 28, Meade County High School seniors took a momentous step in their lives as they graduated high school. Once they receive the coveted diploma, different paths in life may take them to college, technical schools, joining the workforce, military, or someplace else worthwhile. Whatever the path may be, graduates should know they aren’t going at it alone. Friends, family members, classmates and former teachers will be there cheering them on as they develop into adults. Graduating high school is an exciting time. Students should remember all they have accomplished in four years. All the assignments, class lectures and last minute cram sessions are made worthwhile once the diploma is in hand. The News Standard hopes the graduates will stay focused on their goals. Even though the economy is a rollercoaster and the prospect of jobs seems somewhat unclear; students must never lose sight of their dreams. The path of becoming an adult is not easy. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true. Graduates will face many distractions along the way, and parents won’t be there to tell them to go to bed, do their homework or pick up their room. It will be up to the students to make those decisions from this point forward. After graduation, the time to be a kid is slowly running out. It’s still OK to play, but the consequences are much bigger. Understanding time and financial management will be paramount. Instead of homework and tests, life will be full of jobs, bills, and more bills. So in the end, The News Standard hopes MCHS seniors will cherish this exciting time in their lives. It’s something they will remember forever and sometimes wish they could have back.
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Deeds
Douglas Cornett and Wilma Cornett, by and through attorney-in-fact Earl M. Davis Jr., lot 3 of Beaver Trace Subdivision, deed tax $18.50. Troy Clark and Jo E. Clark, to Robert Davis and Marcia Davis, lot 609 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $69. Keith Winfree and Cynthia Winfree, to Jeff Nott, lot 5 of Kentucky Hills Subdivision, deed tax $16. David O’Neal Ledbetter and Brenda Faye Ledbetter, to David Imm and Carol A. Imm, lot 1 and 2 of Mills Addition, deed tax $154. J. Larry Fugate and Dana M. Fugate, to the J. Larry Fugate Revocable Trust, lot 29 and 20 of East Muldraugh Subdivision, deed tax $17. William Brothers Logging, LLC, to Jeff Adkisson and Judith Adkisson, lot 3 of Wildwood Park Subdivision, deed tax $7. Phyllis M. Hebner Living Trust, by Phyllis M. Jewell, fka Phyllis M. Dawson, Marilyn F. Bickett, fka Marilyn F. Dalton, William S. Bickett, to Beverly C. Brown, fka Beverly C. Raymer, and Cynthia D. Brown, lot 4 of Tom Brown Subdivision, deed tax $105. Allen F. Brown and Rosaletta Brown, to Amy Larson, property located in Meade County, deed tax $18. Daryl W. Russell, to Billy Thomas, lot 44 of Stoney Point Farms, deed tax $7.50. Federal National Mortgage Association, aka Fannie Mae, to Terry Dile, 175 Wilson Place in Brandenburg. Christopher W. Adkins and Valerie Adkins, to John Calvin Liebig, 116 Thompson Lane in Vine Grove. Robin T. Adamson, aka Robin T. Hunt, George Adamson, County of Meade, Kentucky, to HSBC Bank USA, as trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, property located in Meade County. Michael A. DeGrella and Sharon DeGrella, to Keith Smith, lot 619 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $4.50. Kentucky Land Holdings of Radcliff, LLC, to Jeff Nott, lot 69 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $22. Steve D. Grant and Silvia M. Grant, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $18. Duane David Jones and Mary A. Jones, Darlene Ann Brown, fna Darlene Ann Smyers, and Michael Verland Brown to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 144, deed tax $6. James Ray Snider and Gloria Snider, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land of KY 313, deed tax $168.50. Melvin L. Gatrost, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $141. Diane Humphrey, to Craig J. James, a 11.16 acre tract in Meade County, deed tax $10. Tammie Brown, to Michael Brown, lot 43 of Farmington Estates. Kenneth Basham, to Samuel Whelan and Ruth Whelan, a 1.065 tract in Guston, deed tax $35. Justin L. Stone, to Edward Knopp Jr., and Analyn Knopp, lot 192 of Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $138. Nancy E. Davis, to Gracye Kyser and Robert McGregor, lot 1 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $155. Ronald G. Moore and Deborah L. Moore to Jason Thomas Bodnar, lot 11 and 12 of County View Estates, deed tax $185. Merrlyn Scott Weaver and Christa D. Weaver, to Prudential Relocation, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, property located in Meade County, deed tax $158. Prudential Relocation, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, to James Griffin and Carolyn Griffin, 2125 Old State Road, deed tax $158. Harold C. Colburn and Margaret P. Colburn, to Steve Redmon Construction, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation, lot 13 of Hunters Forest Subdivision, deed tax $27. Sharon L. Holland, to ZNCB, Inc., tract 4 in Pine Hill Estates, deed tax $50. David W. Padgett and Nancy S. Padgett, to Robert J. Wilson, Jr., and Donna L. Wilson, property located in Meade County, deed tax $2.50. James R. Greenwell and Hildegard M. Greenwell, to J. Alton Pike and Barbara L. Pike, a 3.069 acre tract northwest of KY 1816, deed tax $15. Richard L. Neafus and Suzanne Lynn Neafus, to Robert Dewayne Duke and Tina Louise Duke, property located in Meade County, deed tax $14. Carl Syndor, to DPV Properties, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, by and through Douglas P. Vowels, a 0.6329 tract located in Meade County, deed tax $175. Kevin J. Finnegan and Renee T. Finnegan, to Thomas A. Zetelski, lot 3 of Lakeview Condominium Unit, deed tax $147.50. Trading Post Homes of Meade County, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Ada Dillander,
lot 45 of Otter Ridge Estates, deed tax $99.50. Danielle R. Hanson, signing by and through Gwendolyn Avery, her attorney-in-fact, and Trent W. Hanson, to Johnny J. Reid and Celena N. Reid, lot 50 of Camelot Estates Subdivision, deed tax $180. Jeff Nott and Joyce Nott, to Albert E. St. John Jr., and Kerry A. St. John, lot 68 of Farmington Estates, deed tax $145.50.
Quitclaim Deeds
Roxanne Syndor, nka Roxanne Miles, and David Miles, to Carl Syndor, a 0.6329 acre tract located in Meade County.
Building Permits
5/26/10 Steve Jones, enclosed deck, $35.
Septic Permits
No reports this week.
Retail Food
5/17/10 Tina’s Horseshoe Bar & Grill, 105 Broadway in Brandenburg. 92 percent food. Food: food containers lack labels, cold units lacks accurate thermometer, employee in food prep area lacks hair restraint, men’s restroom toilet base in poor repair and floor covering in food prep area in poor repair. 5/21/10 Camp Piomingo Cafe, 850 Otter Creek Park Road in Brandenburg. 98 percent food. Food: no test strips for sanitizer.
Brandenburg Police No reports this week.
Meade County Sheriff
5/19/10 4:52 p.m. Harold A. Harris, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2000 Ford. Phyllis A. Alvey, of Guston, was driving a 2005 Dodge. Alvey was stopped on Hicks Road at the intersection of Hicks Road and KY 710. According to witnesses, Harris turned from north KY 710 onto Hicks Road and struck Alvey in the front. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0116 was filed by Officer Wright. 5/20/10 5:52 a.m. Sherman L. Reynolds, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2003 Jeep. Reynolds was east bound when a deer ran into his path, resulting in damage done to Reynolds’ car. No injuries were reported. Report 100117 was filed by Officer Graham. 5/22/10 12:26 a.m. Lisa G. Humphrey, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2006 Kia. Humphrey was southbound of Brandenburg Road. Humphrey stated that a vehicle came over in her lane and ran her off the road. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0119 was filed by Officer Matti. 5/22/10 10:49 p.m. Anita D. Powell, of Hodgenville, was driving a 2000 Nissan. John L. Woolley, of Philpot, was driving a 1998 Dodge. Woolley was west bound on US 60. Powell was making a left turn from Shot Hunt Road onto west US 60. Witnesses stated that Powell pulled into the path of Woolley. Powell stated that she did not see Woolley. Woolley struck Powell in the right rear bumper. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0120 was filed by Officer Wright.
District Court 6/4/10 Dylan R. Gibson, 18, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; criminal mischief, 3rd degree- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Woodrow W. Tinnell III, 32, speeding 15mph over limit; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/ security, 1st offense; no/expired registration plates; operating vehicle with expired operators license- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Cletus M. Lasley, 48, 10 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/2/10. George M. Jaehnigen, 51, operating motor vehicle under/influences of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; speeding 15mph over limit- continue 5/26/10. Deandre S. Benham, 30, 3 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- continued first appearance 5/26/10. George F. O’Neill Jr., 39, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others- plead not guilty, no contact/communication with Sandra Dupin, no alcohol/drugs, preliminary hearing 5/26/10. Kimberly D. Melcher, 36, theft of legend drug, 1st offense or value under $300- plead not guilty, no alcohol/ drugs, preliminary hearing 6/2/10. Estell L. Jupin, 39, making false statement to obtain increase of benefit over $100- plead not guilty, preliminary hearing 6/2/10. Susan M. Fix, 34, fugitive from another state-warrant required- waived extradition to Indiana. Ernest E. Saint Sr., 71, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/2/10. Ashley N. Coxey, 22, possession of marijuana- plead not guilty, no alcohol/drugs, pretrial conference 6/9/10. Jeffrey S. Cundiff, 43, posses-
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sion of marijuana- plead not guilty, no alcohol/drugs, pretrial conference 6/9/10. David E. Adams, 26, dogs to be licensed; dogs to be vaccinated against rabies- dismissed with proof. Amber M. Patenaude, 20, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Arthur R. Davis Jr., 2 counts of terroristic threatening, 3rd degreeplead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/2/10. David B. Hagan, 45, local county ordinance- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Angela J. Fowler, 41, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/2/10. Courtney Wright, 37, no motorcycle operators license; no/expired registration plates- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Joe M. Gatrost, 29, operating on suspended/revoked operators licenseplead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Michael S. Pridham, 37, reckless driving; speed 13mph over- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/10. Todd C. Saylor, 37, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/9/10; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle- dismissed with proof. Gary E. Adams, 18, speeding 19mph over limit- defer for 6 months, review 11/24/10; no insurance, 1st offense- plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine, KAPS, no driving without valid driver license/insurance. Gary W. Neese Jr., 32, one headlight; no operators license- dismissed with proof. Roy A. Douglas, 35, operating on suspended/revoked operators licenseplead not guilty, pretrial conference 6/2/10. Kimberly Clark, 49, wanton endangerment, 2nd degree- pretrial conference 6/2/10. Juan P. Resendez Jr., operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- pretrial conference 6/2/10, jury trial 6/4/10. Rodney L. Shelton, 36, making false statement to obtain increase of benefit over $100- preliminary hearing 6/30/10. William K. Dilley, 46, criminal mischief, 2nd degree; assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; theft by unlawful taking/disp-autopreliminary hearing, 5/26/10. Sarah B. Conn, 26, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury; contempt of court, violation of emergency protective order- jury trial 9/17/10. Christopher G. Mosier, 20, 54 counts of wanton endangerment, 2nd degree- jury trial 6/4/10. Valedo O. Mc Fadden, 54, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Rachel R. Smith, 26, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- failure to appear. George F. O’Neill Jr. 39, trafficking in marijuana, less the 8 oz., 1st offense- pretrial conference 6/16/10. Penny A. Kelly, 40, 29 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 6/16/10. Mon W. Loi, 24, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 6/16/10. Megan T. Orr, 20, theft by unlawful taking/disp-shoplifting- pretrial conference 6/23/10. Albert K. Hardesty, 28, assault, 4th degree domestic violence minor injury- pretrial conference 5/26/10. Melanie House, 18, theft by unlawful taking/disp-shoplifting- pretrial conference 6/23/10. Nicholas D. Holtzclaw, 18, operating on suspended/revoked operators license- pretrial conference 5/26/10. Richard T. Blair, 23, careless driving; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravator, 1st offense- pretrial conference 8/25/10, jury trial 9/3/10. Anthony G. Keith, 29, speeding 26mph over/greater- plead guilty, $52 fine, suspended license. Tony W. Harrington, 52, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, 2nd or greater offensepretrial conference 6/9/10. Martha McCoy Goodwin, 62, 5 counts of theft by deception-including cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 7/7/10. Mark A. Priddy, 44, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense); non-payment of fines- probation revocation hearing 5/26/10. Kimberly J. West, 39, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)probation revocation hearing 7/28/10. Anthony W. Harrington III, 20, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- remand. Russell W. Williams, 49, probation violation (for misdemeanor offense)- probation revocation hearing 5/26/10. James W. Bolin, 53, probation
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Thank You from Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick I, William “Butch” Kerrick of Meade County, would like to take this opportunity to thank all the citizens of Meade County that came out to vote and support me in my successful primary victory for re-election as your Sheriff. I appreciate your vote, as well as your support, and I am truly thankful to you. To any Meade County citizens that did not vote for me, I would like for you to give me the opportunity to either gain, or regain your support and vote in the upcoming general election. If you do not know me, or what I stand for as your Sheriff, I would appreciate you allowing me the chance to earn your respect as well as your support and vote. Please feel free to contact me with any question or concern you, as a citizen, may have in any way to help me provide the best service I can. You, the voter, elected me to this position, and I am asking for your continued support and help as your Sheriff, to keep the Sheriff’s Department moving forward in a positive direction.
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OBITUARIES
Patricia Wolpert
Tyrone Johnny Olinger
Patricia Schacklette Wolpet, 60, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Her husband and family were at her side. Born October 21, 1949 in Louisville, Ky., Patricia was the beloved wife of John Wolpert, youngest daughter of Patch and Kathryn Shacklette, sister of Marie Rexroat (Jerry), Gail Shacklette DeMaria (John) and Larry Shacklette; aunt to his daughters Alicia and Angela, and loved by John’s sister and brothers and many nieces and nephews. After graduating from Meade County High School and earning a degree at Western Kentucky University, Patricia joined IBM in Louisville in 1972, becoming the first female IBM sales representative in Louisville. She climbed rapidly through the IBM sales organization, holding many senior executive positions in North and South America. After a 30-year career with IBM she retired in 2003 as Vice President, Sales Transformation, Americas. Patricia was a role model and mentor to many. Her unique balance of intelligence, business acumen and charm were highly valued and often led to breaking ground as the first female to hold many senior positions reserved for IBM’s “best and brightest”. Later as the owner and principle of Wolpert Consulting she was engaged by ABB, a Swiss – Swedish engineering conglomerate from Zurich. Patricia has been a director of Teradyne, Inc., in Boston MA since 1996 and has been the chair of the Board of Directors since 2007. Since 2006, Patricia has served as a director on the Board of Lam Research Corporation, Fremont, Calif. Patricia was also a patron of the arts, demonstrating her passion for New York City theatre by serving on the Board of Directors of the Roundabout Theatre Company. While on the board from 1995 thru 2005, her leadership helped fund and acquire the American Airlines Theatre and Studio 54 where numerous Broadway productions have continued to be staged. Since 2005, her role on the Roundabout’s Leadership Council contributed to their becoming one of the country’s leading not-for-profit cultural institutions. Despite her hectic business schedule, Patricia also found the time to provide executive leadership to local civic organizations. She held positions on the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, the Boards of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of New York City and the NYC Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. Patricia and her husband of 37 years worked together to build a happy “cross country commuting” marriage that enabled both careers to flourish. John and Patricia are residents of Jeffersonville, Ind. and seasonal residents of Naples, Fla. Patricia’s finest achievement has been as a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. During Patricia’s year-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, she has been helped by the outstanding care of Geoffrey and Roger Herzig, nationally recognized specialists at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center in Louisville, and by all the dedicated nurses and staff at both the Cancer Center and University of Louisville Hospital BMT Wing. Her positive and gracious attitude during her battle with cancer was an inspiration to all around her. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5 at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. Bruington-JenkinsSturgeon Funeral Home will be conducting the services. It will be followed by a reception in Patricia’s honor at the Family Life Center.
Tyrone Johnny Olinger, 70, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Elizabethtown, Ky. He belonged to the Eagles Club and the Elks Club in Elwood City, Pa. He is survived by a sister, Grace Killion of Radcliff, Ky. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Rev. Kevin White officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Locust Grove Cemetery in Elwood City, Pa.
Betty Ann Jelinek Betty Ann “Miss Betty” Jelinek, 63, of Radcliff, Ky., died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at her home. She was employed with Fort Knox Post Food Services for 37 years. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Melissa Jelinek and Michael G. and Theresa Williams all of Radcliff, Ky.; one brother, Larry A. and Patricia Williams of Vine Grove, Ky.; a sister, Colleen Brown of Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren, Zachery Williams, Alex Williams, Caden Williams, Cori Stratton and Jamie Humphrey; and loving nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 10a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff, Ky., with Pastor Herman Gilley officiating. Burial will be in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff, Ky.
James Dew James Rufus Dew, Sr., 65, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Vine Grove, Ky. Dew was a lifetime member of the DAV. He is survived by two children, Leslie (Roger) Tomlinson of Jacksonville, Fla., James Dew, Jr. of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Ronnie Dew and Tommy Dew, both of California; and six grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Randy Johnson, officiating. Burial will be at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central Cemetery in Radcliff, Ky., at a later date.
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Friday, June 4 •CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN YARD AND BAKE SALE – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Payneville at the intersection of 376 and 144. Donations appreciated. All proceeds go to Crusade For Children. For more information contact the Payneville Fire Dept. at 270-4964155 or Eddie Greenwell at 270-496-4349.
Saturday, June 5 •SHOWER FOR FIRE VICTIMS, BUCK & SHARI MCCHESNEY – 2 p.m. at Glad Tidings Activity Building, across from McDonald’s. The McChesney’s are registered at Wal-Mart. For more information call 270422-2020. •MCHS ALUMNI BANQUET – 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Brandenburg. For more information call 270-828-3528 or 270422-2211. •BOOK SIGNING – 12-2 p.m. at the MC Public Library. Army Captain and Army Wife, Jocelyn Corbin, signs “Confessions of the Military Wife.” For more information, contact the MC Public Library at 270-4222094. •GIANT YARD SALE FUNDRAISER – 9 a.m.12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Money supports Junior Youth Ministry. •FIRST ANNUAL KENTUCKY CATHOLIC HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE – At St. Christopher parish in Radcliff. To register, visit kycatholichomeschooling.com or call 270307-6326.
Sunday, June 6 •BINGO – 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License #1195. 270-496-4349
Monday, June 7 •FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH VBS – June 7-11, 6:30-9 p.m. For 3rd-6th graders. For more information call 270-422-3355. •ROCK HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH VBS – June 7-11 from 6:15-9 p.m. For more information call 270828-2555. •MC YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP – June 7-10. at SPMS football fields. E-mail glen. wilson@meadekyschools.us with questions. •MC ARCHAELOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING – 6:30 p.m. at the MC Extension Office. Mrs. Susan Dyer will speak about her recent book and will sign copies. For more information call 270828-5169 270-422-2094 •THE MEADE TO SEW – 6 p.m. at the MC Extension Office. Intended for
those who want to improve their sewing skills. Bring your own supplies, tools, and sewing machine, if possible. Pre-registration is mandatory each month. Call 270-422-4958 for more information.
Tuesday, June 8 •LION’S CLUB – 6:307:30 p.m. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Home Plate Restaurant. Call 422-3293 for more information
Wednesday, June 9 •FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. at the Corydon Cinemas. Showing Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Free. •MANAGING YOUR MEALS – 1 p.m. at the MC Health Department. Have you been told you have diabetes, need to lose weight, or just need to learn how to eat healthy? For more information call 800-280-1601. •VFW BINGO – 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184 •HILL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH VBS – June 10-13. For more information call 270-828-3155. •COMMUNITY DINNER – 5:30 to 7 p.m. at P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, Ky. Carryout available at 5 p.m. $6 for adults. $4 for children 10 and under. Every Thursday. All times are eastern. 270547-7648
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Ministry aims to keep wallets fuller By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Even though Angel Food Ministries is only a month old, their will to lend a helping hand to the community is continually expanding. “The are no income restrictions. No applications and no qualification,� said Sande Adams, director of Angel Food Ministry. “We’re simply here for the community.� Adams and her team run Angel Food Ministries at Brandenburg Church of God every Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Angel Food Ministries offers various types of food boxes ranging from $17 to $35 and each of them have different amounts of food. For example, the $30 Signature Box comes with 1.5 lbs of sirloin steak, 2 pounds of mac and beef, 2 pounds of chicken breast 25 ounces of pasta sauce, 3 pounds of Idaho potatoes and much more. Adams added the Angel Food also has allergen-free food boxes for people with specific allergies. “With every one of the signature boxes, not only are you getting all the food
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Sande and Roy Adams take orders for Angel Food Ministry at Brandenburg Church of God. listed but you’re also getting a dessert item,â€? Adams said. “We never know if it will be a cake, pie, or doughnuts ‌ But it will be a already prepared dessert item.â€? The boxes also feature name brand foods such as General Mills and Tyson. Each month the types of food boxes change, which allows families to have variety. “We have such a need for affordable food, that reaching out and being able to produce this is like a dream come true for me,â€? Adams
said. Right now, Angel Food Ministries is stationed out of the Brandenburg Church of God and Pastor Randy Johnson has been supportive of the initiative from the start. “This is something new for us,� Johnson said. “We’re excited, especially with today’s economy, to try to help some folks in the local area save on their food bill.� There are also Angel Food Ministries in Breckinridge County, West Point, Radcliff
Maturity is gained through life experiences, growing up Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight
I don’t consider myself an old man but neither am I as young as I used to be. But there are some things in life I would like to share with you. I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. People generally don’t
care how much you know until they know how much you care. Sometimes, no matter how much you care, some people just don’t care back. It takes years to build trust but only a moment to destroy it. Don’t compare to the best others can do but the best you can do. It isn’t what happens to others that is important, it’s how they handle it. I’ve learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you a heartache for life. It’s a lot easier to react
than it is to think. You either control your attitude or it controls you. Sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry but I don’t have the right to be cruel. Maturity doesn’t come with how many birthdays you have had but by what kind of experiences you have had and what you learned from them. No matter how thin you slice it there are still two sides. Lastly, you don’t learn anything by being kicked by a mule the second time. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.
and Corydon, Ind. “It is my belief through my faith, that with Angel Food, we’re offering a helping hand, we’re not offering a hand out,� Adams said. Adams and her husband Roy know firsthand how good the food boxes are from Angel Food Ministries. “We’ve bought the food for our own children when they’ve needed it,� she said. “We’ve had first hand experience, which is why I’ve worked so hard on introducing it into Meade County.� Even though Angel Food Ministry just launched in May, Adams said the reception to the initiative has been positive. “Everybody that we talk to is so thrilled that we’ve been able to bring this program because it gives (people) their self esteem back,� Adams said. As for the future of the ministry, Adam simply hopes that places to buy Angel Food Ministry will open. “I just hope other people are able to catch this vision and I hope many, many people benefit from this offering,� she said.
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By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Philemon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first verse is, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God�? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. Which “Mount� provided a contest scene between Elijah and the prophets of Baal? Calvary, Sinai, Bethel, Carmel ANSWERS: 1) New 2) Mark 3) Carmel
Scripture explains the unknown God Dan Newton Divine Guidance
Acts 17: 23 says, “ As I beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, to the unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.� ( KJV ) The people of Athens were known to be quite religious, worshipping a host of nature gods. They even had set up an altar “ to the unknown god.� Paul pounced on this point of contact to declare unto them the God they
didn’t know. He starts by laying the foundation: This God, he claims, is the creator. He not only “made the world and all things therein� (v.24), but also is “ Lord of heaven and earth.� To cause to exist and then to rule over all of creation, one must be omnipotent. He is much too great to dwell in “temples made with hands.� How ludicrous to think he might need anything, including the worship of men, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things .“ (v.25) This God “hath made of one blood all nations of men“ and “hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation“ (v.26). To
know all men, their race, futures, and details of their lives, God must be omniscient, eternal, boundless. He has done this so “that they should seek the Lord“ (v.27). He is not hard to find, for He is “not far from every one of us.� He is the sustainer and source of all life. “In him we live, and move, and have our being we are also his offspring “ (v.28), totally unlike gods of “gold and silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device“ (v. 29). But mankind has not known this God. He has been patient, but hates sin, and “commandeth all men everywhere to repent “(v.30), to gain forgiveness based on the work of�
that man whom he hath ordained “(v.31) as a final sacrifice, or as righteous judge. We can be sure of this because, when the sacrifice was slain, God“ raised him from the dead“ (v.31). Some mocked at the declaration of this mighty God (v.32); some refused to act; but others believed (v.34). If you just moved to our area, we invite you to visit with us at Grace Baptist Church. Our Sunday morning service starts at 11 a.m. We invite you to listen to our weekly Sunday radio program on WMMG from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Reverend Dan Newton is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church.
Kids’ attitudes are shaped by prior generations James Dobson Focus on the Family QUESTION: I have heard you say that we have shamefully mismanaged the present generation of children. Explain what you meant by that. DR. DOBSON: I was referring to the many harmful influences that previous generations didn’t have to confront — at least not to the degree that we see today. That includes safe-sex ideology and violence and sexual imagery in movies, rock music and television; it refers to gang activity and drug abuse, and many other dangerous aspects of the culture. I was speaking also about
the extreme emphasis on physical attractiveness and body consciousness in Western nations that is having a terrible impact on children. It can even be lifethreatening to them. A study done at the University of California showed that 80 percent of girls in the fourth grade have attempted to diet because they see themselves as fat. One elementary school girl justified her dieting by saying she just wanted to be skinny so that no one would tease her. How sad it is that children in this culture have been taught to hate their bodies — to measure their worth by comparison to a standard that they can never achieve. At a time when they should be busy being kids, they’re worried about how much they weigh, how they
look, and how they’re seen by others. For young girls this insistence on being thin is magnified by the cruelties of childhood. Dozens of studies now show that overweight children are held in low regard by their peers, even at an early age. According to one investigation, silhouettes of obese children were described by sixyear-olds as “lazy,� “stupid� and “ugly.� This overemphasis on beauty does not occur in a vacuum, of course. Our children have caught our prejudices and our system of values. We, too, measure human worth largely on a scale of physical attractiveness. It’s bad enough when adults evaluate each other that way. It’s tragic when millions of children have already concluded that they’re hopelessly
flawed, even before life has gotten started. We must take the blame for the many pressures on today’s kids. Fifty years ago, parents and other adults acted in concert to protect kids — from pornography, from sexual abuse, from harmful ideas and from dangerous substances. Millions of husbands and wives stayed together “for the benefit of the children.� It was understood that tender minds and bodies needed to be shielded from that which could hurt them. Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman of the board of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995 (www. family.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Solid Answers� and “Bringing Up Boys,� both published by Tyndale House.
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Car From page A1 in 1962. It’s unclear exactly how many were made, but only two were given to each Chevrolet dealer, he was told. The gilded classic is powered by a feisty 305 engine that has plenty of pep, according to Skaggs, who has had the car up to 110 miles per hour. “Now that was back in the day,” he said. “I don’t do that any more, I’m too old for that now. Now it’s just cruising,” he said, with a chuckle. The engine has the same Edelbrock valve covers that were on it the day he bought it. The car also features a two-barrel carburetor, as well as dual exhaust. The inside is lined with what Skaggs describes as a camay colored interior, and the Anniversary Gold Impalas are the only Chevrolets to have an interior with that color, he added. The car also has wing windows, a feature that Skaggs said never should have went away. Skaggs, who has restored nearly 60 older model cars — all Chevrolets — said that he had the car quite a while before he actually realized just how rare it was.
“For years, I didn’t know what I had,” Skaggs said. “I just liked the body style.” The Impala is the only one of his restored vehicles that he has kept. Skaggs, who restored the car himself, has put five different motors and 400,000 miles on the car. The Impala has more than served its transportation purpose, and has been transformed into a family heirloom. Skaggs restored the car nearly 25 years ago, a few years before his son’s 16th birthday. “I handed him the keys on his 16th birthday, and you’d have thought the kid was going to cry,” Skaggs said. His son, Phil, Jr., who lives in Richmond, Va., drove the car throughout his high school days, and was offered $30,000 for it, which he declined. The pair now shares the car. Phil, Sr, keeps the car for two years, and then will give the car back to his son for two years. The car show was the first one Skaggs has ever entered the Impala, but he plans on entering more shows in the future. Another local car showcased in the Cruz Aid was a sleek red 1965 Corvette coupe owned by Steve Powell, of Payneville. The four-speed fastback touts a 350 horsepower, 327 engine, with a Holley carbu-
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retor and an aluminum intake manifold. The coupe has an ignition shielding, which none of the other older model Corvettes had. Another unique feature of the car is its powered antennae, which was a veritable oddity in those days. The red-lined tires that the car is perched on are not the original tires, but they are identical to the ones that the car would have originally came with. The tires are off of another late 60s model Corvette. The car wasn’t in very good shape when he bought it, but after many hours of painting, redoing the interior and installing a new ignition shielding and headlight motors, Powell has the car restored back to its initial eminence. His wife, Debbie, has been influenced by her husband and has grown to love the cars herself. “He has always been interested in the Corvette, so I got interested too,” she said. “He keeps saying that he’s going to sell it, but I don’t think he will. I don’t want him to sell it.” Powell, who has owned seven Corvettes, thinks that owning one of the cars is an experience that everyone should have. “Everybody needs at least one Corvette in their lifetime,” Powell said. “I’ve owned my share of them.” The car show featured nu-
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Many Meade Countians and car lovers across the state participated in the Cruz Aid for Crusade car show held at Meade-Olin Park. merous competitions, where older and newer model vehicles in the show were pitted against each other. Several Meade County residents won their categories in the show. Larry Benningfield Jr., of Guston, won Best Paint with his ’56 Crown Victoria. Many Brandenburg residents were given awards, as well. Tom Schrader’s 1935 Ford won Best Ford. Best Mopar was awarded to Ralph Goodwin for his 1973 Dodge Challenger. Brandon Dodson’s 2006 Chevrolet Silverado won
Best Truck. The Best Mini-Truck award was given to Harley Jupin’s 1985 Chevrolet. Tim Bennett’s 1968 Camaro was awarded Chief’s Choice. This year’s Cruz Aid for Crusade was more successful than last year’s. “We’ve got more cars than we had last year, barely, but we’ve raised a lot more mon-
ey,” Cruz Aid organizer Ernie Morris said. The event raised $1,018 this year, compared to $630 raised last year. More than 50 cars were entered into the show, which also featured door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, as well as concessions served by the Meade County Fire District’s women’s auxiliary.
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Health, Pinnacle Health Solutions, Executive Healthcare, Mini Healthcare and Omni Healthcare. Since the entity markets under additional names, consumers should check credit card and bank account records for withdrawals to “ATA-SDS.” These letters usually are followed by a number. “Before handing over money, credit card or bank account information, we urge consumers to be sure they are dealing with insurers authorized to do
business in the Commonwealth,” Kentucky insurance commissioner Sharon P. Clark said. Clark added that the victims were paying for what they believed was health insurance when the product was either a health discount or limited benefit plan. The Department of Insurance has obtained a list of Kentuckians affected by the scam and will be contacting them within the next week. Anyone with questions or information should call
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The 2010 Kentucky Official Highway Map is now available across the Commonwealth at rest areas, welcome centers, local convention and tourism offices and all Kentucky State Parks. As always, the new map contains a wealth of information for motorists. This year it also celebrates Kentucky’s rich equine history and welcomes visitors to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. “The Official Kentucky Highway Map is certainly a great aid for planning a trip and finding your way, but it’s also much more,” Gov. Steve Beshear said. “Our highway map is part of our effort to make a good first impression on the many thousands of people who will visit our Commonwealth in 2010.” The highway map, published annually by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is packed with information for the traveling public in general and World Equestrian Games visitors in particular. For example, it includes a prominently sized inset map of Lexington and the Central Kentucky Bluegrass Region, including the Kentucky Horse Park, site of the World Equestrian Games.
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offered by the SAFE Patrol — Safety Assistance for Freeway Emergencies — of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “The cabinet takes pride in the quality of the Official Kentucky Highway Map,” said Acting Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock. “We believe it is an invaluable resource for all motorists but especially for visitors.” “The map is a great way to let our guests know about Kentucky attractions and points of interest,” said Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Marcheta Sparrow. “The map also includes all of our Kentucky State Parks and historic sites, along
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Farmers catch a glimpse of new hay machinery By Casey Tolliver The News Standard Local farmers got a chance to browse through some of a local company’s hay machinery inventory and actually see how they performed in action. Wright Implement Co. hosted a demo day at Hayes Angus Farm in Payneville last week. The event, which was rescheduled from the week before due to rain, featured demonstrations of a score of equipment that farmers can use to harvest and bale hay. “Having these hay clinics lets people get out and test the equipment,” Wright Implement Co. sales representative David Davison said. “It gives them more confidence in the equipment they’re buying.” Sales representatives from Wright Implements hauled heavy-duty equipment including several tractors, a baler, hay rakes, and a newly designed An-
derson hay wrapper. The wrapper includes a new push-bar system, which features a hydraulic bar that pushes the bales off of the machine once they are wrapped. The new bar system will cut down on time used to bale hay, according to Davison. “What it does is save time, it probably cuts 30 minutes off changeover to another row of bales,” he said. Kuhn hay equipment is popular with farmers, and the Kuhn SR 110 speed rake is probably one of their best selling hay rakes, Davison added. “Everybody who buys them is well pleased with them,” he said. Impeller conditioners work best in this area, because they condition the local type of hay crop the best, he added. Wright Implement usually has three or four demonstration days a year, in different counties. This was the first
demo day held in Meade County. More than 30 local farmers showed up to the event. One of those farmers, Stan Heslep, of Buck Grove, seized the opportunity to browse through the equipment. “I’m looking at buying a new hay rake, so I just wanted to see what they had going on,” he said. Wright Implements stages several demo days throughout the year in various counties in the area, such as Ohio, Daviess and Breckinridge counties. A lunch catered by Subway was provided at the event. “The reason we do hay days is farmers are so busy and the agriculture economy is so important in these counties,” Wright Implement sales representative Mark Grimes said. “We’re thankful for farmers like Don Hayes who say ‘hey, come on out and use one of my fields.’ We couldn’t do it without them.”
ABOVE:Don Hayes, right, recently hosted a hay machinery demo day LEFT: Local farmer Stan Heslep, right learns about a hay rake at the demo day.
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Timing leads to quality hay Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources Rain is something we have not lacked this year which has been a definite asset to the farmers in the area, except for those farmers who have a hay crop. Inevitably it always seems to rain whenever hay needs to be cut or if hay is already on the ground. We are already well into the hay season, but many farmers are having problems getting their hay baled and in the barn before it rains. So you may be asking yourself, how badly does rain effect hay yield and quality? To a certain point, forages have a yield increase as they mature. Therefore, the longer it is left standing, a farmer should produce a higher yield. On the flip side of this, the later the hay is cut, the quality of the hay decreases. Harvesting grasses in the boot stage, which is
just before the seedhead emerges, and harvesting legumes at 10 percent bloom is the best time for farmers to harvest and get a good quality, high yielding hay. If harvest does not occur until after the boot stage, the fiber content increases and palatability and digestibility decrease. Depending on the amount of rainfall, it can be very damaging to the hay crop. Most of the nutritional parts of the plant are water soluble, and therefore it only takes .05 inches of rain on hay that is partially cured to cause a loss of nutrients. Trying to find a medium between the two so that you have a high yield and still have good quality can be very challenging, especially during a rainy hay season. Research has shown that when alfalfa is exposed to 1 inch of rain the day after hay has been cut it will result in a 22 percent dry matter loss. The leaves contain most of the protein found in legume hay, so the more rainfall there is the more leaves that are knocked off the plant.
This results in an increased protein loss. Field cured hay that has not been rained on has 62 percent of the leaves and maximum protein remaining and has 59 percent total digestible nutrients (TDN). Field cured hay that has had up to 1 inch of rain has 38 percent of the leaves and at least a 17 percent reduction in the protein remaining and 52 percent TDN. This is a substantial decrease in the amount of nutrients that are remaining in the forage after rainfall. People who are in the market to purchase hay need to be aware that hay that has been harvested late in maturity will not have all the nutrients that are necessary for livestock, and should purchase hay with caution. Farmers who are weighing their options and trying to decide if yield or quality is more important, should strive to harvest at the correct stage of maturity so they can obtain an optimum hay crop. For more information on hay yield and quality, contact the Meade County Extension Office at 270-422-4958.
Bovine TB detected in Kentucky Submitted by Richie Farmer State Agriculture Commissioner Two beef cattle in a Fleming County herd have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis, State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout said today. Authorities are waiting on the results of tests on a third animal, which could take up to 10 weeks, Dr. Stout said. The three animals did not enter the food supply, he said. The disease was discovered when a cow from the farm was slaughtered in a Pennsylvania plant and tested positive, according to Dr. Stout. The rest of the herd was tested, and two other cattle were suspected of having the disease. The U.S. Department of Agriculture purchased the two animals and had them slaughtered and necropsies performed. One had a suspicious lesion and tested positive for bovine tuberculosis. The herd on the index farm has been quarantined,
Dr. Stout said. The remaining cattle in the herd have tested negative. Officials with USDA and the Kentucky state veterinarian’s office will test cattle on farms adjacent to the index farm as well as three other associated herds and farms adjacent to those, he said. USDA has classified Kentucky as free of bovine tuberculosis since 1987. The state’s status likely would not change if no other animals test positive for the disease in the next six months, Dr. Stout said, although individual states could require cattle coming into their states from Kentucky to be tested. Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial disease that primarily affects cattle, but it can be transmitted to humans and other warm-blooded animals. It is difficult to diagnose because it often doesn’t show signs until it has reached an advanced stage.
In later stages, clinical signs may include: emaciation, lethargy, weakness, anorexia, low-grade fever, and pneumonia with a chronic, moist cough. Lymph node enlargement may also be present. It can be passed to a herd by infected cattle, cervids (such as deer and elk), swine and humans. It can be spread through the air, at feed and watering sites or by drinking raw, unpasteurized milk from infected animals. The risk of exposure is greatest in enclosed areas, such as barns with poor ventilation. More than 1 million animals are tested annually for TB. A test may be required for participation in a show or exhibition, a change of ownership, and interstate movement. An animal also may be tested if it shows signs at slaughter or during an investigation of an affected herd.
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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. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1-2 300-400 lbs 132.50; 500-600 lbs 116.50; 600-700 lbs 104.25-110.50; 700-800 lbs
97.00-102.50 Large 3 Holsteins: No Test Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large 1-2 200-300 lbs 111.00115.00; 300-400 lbs 106.00-114.00; 400-500 lbs 100.00110.50; 500-600 lbs 97.00-102.00; 600-700 lbs 90.00-99.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 105.00; 400-500 lbs 95.5098.00. Feeder Bulls: 1-2 300-400 lbs 1.20; 500-600 lbs 107.00111.75; 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 Lean 85-90 735-880 43.00 39.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yld Grd Weight Carcass Boning % AD HD 1 1565-2165 79-81 71.00-75.90 78.00-79.00 2 1765-1945 75-78 66.50-69.50 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2 3-8 years old and 3-8 months bred 970-990 lbs 69.00 per cwt. Stock Cow Calf Pairs: No Test Stock Bulls: No Test Baby Calves: No Test
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A comfortable place where all the aches, pains disappear By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard During each day at the office, the members of Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team, aka KORT, only have one thing in mind for their patients: to fight those aches and pains and hope for a pain-free tomorrow. KORT specializes in physical, occupational therapy and helps their patients heal from things such as back, shoulder neck, and knee pain, arthritis, tendonitis, fractures and breaks, chronic headaches, sports-related injuries, strains or sprains, and joint inflammation. KORT also caters to their patients’ needs by using their gym, aquatic pool and fitness program. Some of the other types of patients KORT helps with are people injured in auto accidents, workers comp cases, and war veterans. According to Interim Clinical Director Shannon Burke, to visit KORT a person does not need a doctor’s referral, as compared to other physical therapy outlets. KORT is located off Hillcrest Drive in Brandenburg and has been open for almost seven years.
It has a seven member staff, which includes two physical therapists, two physical therapist assistants, two part-time technicians and a patient service specialist. Rather than only sticking to its typical 8-5 business hours , KORT tries to coordinate with their patients’ schedules. “A lot of people have to work in Louisville, so we try to stay open late to accommodate their schedule,” Burke said. During a normal day in the office, the physical therapists see about 30 patients, though the number changes daily. “It just depends on our schedule … and how many are here,” Burke said. Burke isn’t a stranger to working with physical therapy patients. After her employer Winn-Dixie went out of business, Burke had the opportunity to attend school for free. So the next semester, she enrolled in Jefferson Community College and even through the stress, she knew right away her calling was in physical therapy. “I had therapy on my foot and I wasn’t really
impressed with it. I didn’t think it helped me,” Burke said. “I thought all through school ‘why am I doing this?’ and it clicked in my second semester. God just kind of said ‘this is what you’re doing’ and I finally agreed with him.” Since making the decision during school, Burke said there are days that remind her she went down the right path in life. “We’ve got a really good team here. We all work well together and the patients come first, obviously,” Burke said. That team effort usually equals to making therapy sessions a little more pleasant. “We try to make it fun because nobody wants to come into therapy,” Burke said. “It’s painful, you know. So we try to make sure it’s a little bit of fun … and it’s great when they’re walking out of here better and improved.” KORT is located on 815 Hillcrest Drive. The business is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information about KORT, call the business at 270-422-3366 or visit its Web site at www. kort.com.
Blue Chip Fast-Pitch Softball Camp that will take place July 11-14 at Meade-Olin Park in Brandenburg. •About 200 reenactors will be here for the annual Civil War Days encampment that will take place July 9-11 at Riverfront Park in Brandenburg. According to Powell, the welcome packets will include general information about Meade County as well as brochures about the John Hunt Morgan Trail and its local driving tour, and Historic Buttermilk Falls Recreational Trail. “Since these visitors represent potential revenue for our community, our goal is to give businesses a chance to capture some of those dollars by including their information and special offers in the welcome packets,” Powell said. “And there will be no
cost for anyone to take part in this program. All they need to do is deliver 500 of their items to our office at 79 Broadway in Brandenburg by noon on Tuesday, June 2.” Once the packets are assembled. They’ll be delivered to the headquarters of the three events, he added. Businesses that want to target only one or two of the groups should provide the requisite number of items and directions about which groups they wish to reach, he said. Those with questions should contact Powell by calling 270-422-3626 or emailing rpowell@ meadekychamber.org. Meade County Tourism is operated by the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce, with financial support provided by Meade County and the City of Brandenburg.
cle, your insurer will take care of the costs, but only up to the limits of your policy. You might not be covered for the complete expense if the other person owns an expensive vehicle. Opt for umbrella liability coverage for damage costs that run over the limits of your policy. If a liability case goes to court, verdicts of $1 million or more could be handed down against you. Buy liability insurance with a deductible that starts where your regular policy stops. •Myth: If your vehicle is totaled in an accident, the insurance company will pay off. They’ll probably pay something, but the amount likely won’t be what you expect, and it might not even be enough to pay off what you still owe on the car. They’ll pay based on the cash value of the car, a wholesale amount.
Opt for gap insurance to cover the difference between what your insurer will pay for your totaled vehicle and what you still owe on it. •Myth: If someone hits your car, the other guy’s insurance will pay for the damage. Maybe, if the other driver has insurance. Buy uninsured motorist coverage, in case another driver hits you and has no insurance. This insurance is a cheap but valuable addition to your policy. Check the exclusions on your policy to be sure what it won’t cover. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail. com.
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Clinical Director Shannon Burke (left) helps out her patient Barbara Parrish during her therapy session at KORT, which is located on 815 Hillcrest Drive. KORT offers state of the art facilites such as an aquatic pool and fitness program to help their patients recover quickly.
Businesses invited to create welcome packets for tourists Submitted Meade County Tourism Owners of businesses that provide goods and services for visitors to Meade County are invited to provide their brochures, flyers, and coupons for members of three groups that will be making overnight stays here. The invitation comes from Meade County Tourism, which is assembling 500 welcome packets for distribution in June and July. According to Russ Powell, director of the tourism office, those groups are: •An estimated 150 couples who will be here for the Good Sam’s RV outing that will take place June 3-6 at the Meade County Fairgrounds in Brandenburg. •An estimated 125 parents of young women who will be here for the 14th annual
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Auto insurance companies will not always back you up By David Uffington Dollars and Sense Having vehicle insurance gives a feeling of security. After all, if something goes wrong, the insurance company will take care of things, right? Maybe. Understanding what isn’t covered in your policy is just as important as what is covered — or maybe more important if an accident catches you unaware. •Myth: Whatever dollar amount the state requires for bodily and property damage liability coverage is plenty. Not necessarily. It depends on your assets. If you have an accident that includes bodily injury to others and you are sued, you could lose all your assets. It’s the same with property-damage liability. If you hit someone else’s vehi-
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ON DECK June 19 Volleyball Clinic @ Freshman Academy 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MEADE COUNTY RUGBY NEWS
On May 29, the Meade County Rugby team participated on the Kentucky High School All-Star team who played against Roberts High School from Ontario, Canada. The match was played in Lexington. The Kentucky team won 48-14. MCHS Senior Nick Carter was named the game’s MVP.
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The Meade County Lady Waves softball team came out with a vengeance on Monday during the first round of the 3rd Region Tournament in Ohio County and cruised past Muhlenberg County, 9-2. The Lady Waves were angry after their 11th District Championship loss to Hancock County on Saturday. “Saturday we were all just kind of down,” said junior catcher Scarlett Powers. “We just didn’t play our game. Today we were rested and the biggest thing is that we were so mad about Saturday, we were just ready to thump on everyone in the region.” Meade County jumped out to an early lead, 1-0, on a double steal play. Senior outfielder Erin Sireno scored by taking advantage of a
lackadaisical defense. During the ensuing inning, Muhlenberg County looked to take the lead when they had bases loaded with one out. But a pop out to junior right fielder Kristin Benton and a grounder to sophomore pitcher Amanda Logsdon ended the threat. “That really crushes their spirit,” Meade County head coach Mike Harreld said of the first two innings. “We steal third and then we stop them. We really had them thinking out there and they were on the back of their heels. Those two things really gave us the momentum and gave us confidence.” “That was huge,” Powers said of the defensive stand during the second inning. “Amanda did a good job See SOFTBALL, Page B3
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Ashlee Sireno slides into third base during a stealing attempt against Muhlenberg County on Monday.
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Meade County participants were Cody Hoskins, John Ashmore, Chris Jones, Jake Springer, Jacob Stone, Carter, Nathan McKee and Brian Carter.
Grayson County 12-4. Senior third baseman Daniel DeRossett started the offensive onslaught with a two-run homer during the bottom of the first inning and the Greenwave ended the frame with a 2-0 lead. During the second inning, the offense exploded for 13 runs. Meade County had 18 at-bats during the rally and recorded eight hits. After the big offensive inning and a 16-0 lead, senior starting pitcher Justin See SMASH, Page B3
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Meade County Soccer Camp The Meade County Greenwave and Lady Waves will hold its annual soccer camp June 14-18. The camp starts at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is open to campers kindergarten through eighth grade. The cost of the camp is $50.
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Meade County Youth Football Camp The camp is held by the Greenwave football team 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 June 14-18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of the camp is $90 and is for first graders to ninth. For more information e-mail coach Jerry Garris at jerry.garris@meade. kyschools.us
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TOP: Tiffany Brown leaps the final hurdle during the 300-meter hurdles on Saturday during the 3rd Region track meet. ABOVE: Shelby Jenkins starts the first leg of the 4x400-meter relay race on Saturday.
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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.
The Meade County track and field teams may have not started on the right foot during the 3rd Region Class 3A meet at St. X Saturday, but they did put their best foot forward when the day was done. With some unwelcomed drama and team mix-ups, several seniors did not participate in the meet with the team, while injuries hindered some of Meade County’s best runners. “A little bit of adversity hit us today,” track head coach Larry Garner said. “We kind of came out here short handed. It’s been a stressful night, but the kids have been amazing.” See FOOT, Page B2
‘Wave smash region foe, put up 16 runs
Lady Waves Softball Camp The Lady Waves will host a softball camp 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.
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Brenton Smith hits a single against McLean County.
The long wait was over for the Meade County Greenwave Baseball team who snapped their two-game losing streak in the 3rd Region tournament at Whitesville Community Park in Whitesville, Ky. They broke the streak ferociously as they blew out McLean County, 16-0, in five innings. The Greenwave’s last region tournament win came in 2007 when they defeated
By Monte Dutton NASCAR This Week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In future years, the NASCAR Hall of Fame will choose five inductees a year, guaranteeing that its shrine will always be exclusive. There is, however, only one inaugural class ... and only one inaugural induction. “You get to focus on five people every year, and they get their due,” said executive director Winston Kelley. “It could’ve been four, and it could’ve been six. Some people said ‘you need a bunch of people in there,’ but I didn’t like that concept and gave my feedback to NASCAR.” The first induction class consisted of two men, father and son, instrumental in the organization and growth of NASCAR. It included the driver with the most wins, the two with the most championships and one whose fame stretches from driving race cars to building and owning them. Richard Petty won 200 races at NASCAR’s top level, now known as Sprint Cup. He and Dale Earnhardt each won a record seven championships. Junior Johnson may be the most legendary figure of them all. William H.G. (Big Bill) France founded NASCAR, and his son, William C. (Bill Jr.) France, took stock-car racing into the American sporting mainstream. Only Petty and Johnson lived to see the induction, which took place on May 23. Even at the dawn of NASCAR — an organizational meeting on Dec. 14, 1947, in a Daytona Beach, Fla., hotel — no one but Big Bill France saw stock-car racing’s possibilities. Bill France Jr. was underestimated when he took over NASCAR from his father, but how could he have avoided it? He had a father who was larger than life. Though he lacked his father’s vision, he inherited toughness and ambition. A record 200 victories do not account completely for Richard Petty’s legacy. His personality is central to the sport. One other man equaled The King’s record seven championships, but no one is going to eclipse the 200 victories, or, for that matter, the 27 races he won in a single season (1967). No race driver was ever tougher than Dale Earnhardt. No one was ever better at closing a deal or doing what it took to win. The presence of Earnhardt’s No. 3 was enough to
MEADE COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS Greenwave Baseball Camp The Greenwave Baseball Camp will be held June 2124 at Meade Olin Park from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is available for second- through ninth-graders and the cost is $50 before June 18 and $55 after.
MCHS Youth Cheer Camp The MCHS Cheerleading squad will hold its annual cheer camp July 12-15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brandenburg Primary Gym. The cost is $40 per camper before July 1.
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One of the more impressive showings of the day was when sophomore LeAnna Luney finished second in the shot put, which is good enough for a bid in tomorrow’s state meet at the University of Louisville. “LeAnna was amazing today,” Garner said. “Our top girl was one of the girls that quit last night. LeAnna stepped up and threw really well today. I’m so proud of her. It’s another example of how these kids stepped up.” The 4x800-meter relay team also had an absent member and was replaced by eighth grader Kaylea Neal and the team set a school record time of 9:51.41. “Our girls 4x800 came in and broke a school record,” Garner said. “We had to put Kaylea Neal, a middle schooler, in. They all stepped up for the cause.” The girls team finished in third place with 92 points, while first place Male had 146. Leading the way was Senior Carly Evans, who won the long jump, triple jump and the 4x400-meter relay race. “That was a surprise in the long jump,” Evans said. “I kept jumping 15 (feet) and my last jump was 17 feet. I had first place already, but my last jump I just went all out and I got 17 feet.” She beat the rest of the field by over a foot, while breaking the school record in the triple jump with a hop, skip and a jump of 34 feet and 3 3/4 inches. That was nearly three feet further than the closest competition. “I was nervous, but I’m shocked. To break the school record is an honor,” Evans said, who already holds the long jump record. “I’m just amazed right now.” Evans nearly made it 4-for-4 first places in her events, but she was edged out by PRP’s Jennifer Jeter in the 200-meter race by a tenth of a second. “Me and her go back and forth,” Evans said who ran a personal record in the 200 with a time of 25.67. “I knew it was going to be a competition. Last year, I got fifth place in the 200, but to have a girl like her to keep pushing me is good. I’m glad to race her.” Evans will compete in the four events during tomorrow’s state meet, but is also an alternate for the 4x800 meter relay team. Junior Tiffany Brown — who ran in the first place 4x800-meter relay team — took first place in the 300-meter hurdles and second place in the 100-meter hurdles and in the 4x800meter relay. Brown was disgusted with her performance as soon as she crossed the finish line and
saw her time. “Her time was not good,” Garner said. “She won it, but she ran about three seconds slower. She stumbled here and there. It may cost her a seed in the fast heat at state. It’s one of those things, winning is nice, but when you’re supposed to win, time matters.” Another girl who did well was sophomore Marley Stanfield who is one of the fastest 400-meter runners in the state. She ran it in 59.07 seconds at the region meet to take first place. “I wasn’t happy with my time but I did get first,” Stanfield said. “This was my fastest time this year, but not the best I’ve ever ran.” On the boys side, the team lost two of its top runners in seniors Sean Breeds and Joseph Humphrey. Humphrey was unable to compete because of strep throat. In a string of bad luck throughout his career, Breeds found himself out of Saturday’s competition after suffering an eye injury during the annual end of the school year water fight. He was hit with a water balloon in the eye and the swelling rendered him unable to run the 3,200-meter run. “It seems like that poor kid has had everything hit him in the last six years,” Garner said. “From moving to other issues … this was his final time to get on the podium in track and ends in an unfortunate accident.” Junior Cody Stockwell helped the team in the shot put and discus where he finished seventh and fifth place respectively. “I could have done a lot better,” Stockwell said, who has been on the track team for five years. “I hope that next year my overall performance will get better.” Next year, Stockwell may center his attention on discus and a state-qualifying throw. “I’m looking forward to focusing on discus next year,” he said. “I’ve progressed more and more at discus. I’ve only inched and inched my way further in shot, while in discus I’ve gained feet.” During off-season Stockwell will continue his intense weight lifting program. “I work vigorously in the weight room,” he said “During and after school I lift hard. I’ve gotten a lot stronger. I’m squatting 400 (pounds) and when I started I was only doing 135 (pounds). Next year I’m looking to get over 600 pounds. That’s going to be tough, but I’m going to try.” The boys 4x400-meter relay team took fourth place and set a new school record. Tyler Blair ran a solid mile time of 4:38 and junior Zach Bowen finished in seventh place in the 800-meter run. The boys team finished in eighth place with 14 points, while the No. 1 team in the
Lady Waves shocked in district championship By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard The 11th District softball championship pinning the top seeded Meade County Lady Waves against Hancock County was scheduled for May 27, but storms pushed the game two days later on Saturday. During the two day span Meade County High School had graduation and project graduation — an all-night lock-in party held at the high school — which left the team exhausted and unfocused. The Lady Waves ended up losing 2-1, which was their first district loss in their last nine district games spanning to May 21, 2008, when they lost to Breckinridge County in the district championship game, 6-3. Against Hancock County, the Greenwave only had five hits, but had three errors in the field. “Graduation was prob-
ably the biggest thing,” Meade County head coach Mike Harreld said about the team’s focus. “Taylor Wroe (Hancock County’s starting pitcher) is one of the better pitchers we see. I just don’t think we were focused like we should have been. We were mad that we didn’t get to play the day we should have.” Sophomore starting pitcher Brittany Lancaster (13-1) recorded her first lost of the season walked three batters. Junior outfielder Kristin Benton led the Lady Waves with two hits, a stolen base and scored the Lady Waves’ lone run during the bottom of the first inning. Junior Scarlett Powers, senior Erin Sireno and sophomore Nicole Brown each had a hit in the game Benton, Lancaster, Logsdon, Sireno and senior Mallory Wathen were named to the 11th District All-District Team.
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state, Male, took first with 198 points. “Overall this is one of the better meets we’ve had in a long time,” Garner said. “I think just the bus ride up here was pretty rough. Everything that went down, the teammates that came here stepped it up and really showed their character. I’m proud of them for that.” The 3A Kentucky High School state meet beings 3:45 p.m. tomorrow at University of Louisville. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for our full coverage of the meet. Results: Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 1 Meade County 9:51.41 1) Stanfield, Marley 2) Jenkins, Shelby 3) Brown, Tiffany 4) Dukes, Kim Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 4 Meade County 8:16.33 1) Bowen, Zach 2) Buttram, Gabe 3) Waldecker, Dakota 4) Jimenez, Enrique Girls 100 Meter Hurdles 2 Brown, Tiffany 16.87 Girls 100 Meter Dash 12 Buttram, Camille 16.36 13 Morgan, Nancy 16.51 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay 6 Meade County 2:01.69 1) Luney, Leanna 2) Hail, Becca 3) Woodward, Johnna 4) Medley, Megan Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 7 Meade County 1:37.67 1) Massey, Dylan 2) Jimenez, Enrique 3) Gonsalves, Jarrett 4) Pinkard, Tylor Girls 1600 Meter Run 7 Pearce, Makayla 6:10.63 8 Smith, Cynthia 6:26.42 Boys 1600 Meter Run 6 Blair, Tyler 4:38.90 8 Medley, Chad 4:51.03 Boys 4x100 Meter Relay 8 Meade County 48.43 1) Fackler, Kyle 2) Pooler, Seth 3) Spurlock, DJ 4) Evans, Berran 10 Girls 400 Meter Dash 1 Stanfield, Marley 59.05 11 Hollis, Sarah 1:14.03 Boys 400 Meter Dash 10 Breeds, Tyler 54.60 Girls 300 Meter Hurdles 1 Brown, Tiffany 49.20
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Softball From page B1 of keeping her cool and the defense did an awesome job on making the right plays. They made sure that run wasn’t going to score.” Powers helped charge the offense during the third inning when she hit a bases-loaded double to score senior Mallory Wathen and Benton to make the score 3-0. Eighth grader Ashley Nikolao scored on sophomore shortstop Nicole Brown’s grounder to take a 4-0 lead. “That was a big inning,” Powers said who ended the night with two hits and three RBI. “That’s when we got our hitting going. Everybody started to hit after that and that’s a big part of our game because when our defense lacks our offense picks up.” Muhlenberg County scored its only two runs in the bottom of the inning, making the score 4-2. Meade County had some slip ups during the inning — including a wild pitch — and finished with two errors in the game. Logsdon recorded the win in four innings of work where she gave up six hits and struck out three batters. Logsdon improved her record to 19-5. Sophomore Brittany Lancaster came in for relief and pitched three innings while giving up no hits. The Lady Waves notched three more runs during
the top of the fourth when junior Erin Benton bunted in a run. Wathen scored sophomore Ashley Funk on a single. Kristin Benton hit a triple off the fence, Powers then followed up with a single to score Kristin Benton from third base. Both Wathen and Benton ended the night with three hits. Benton scored three runs. Sireno had two doubles and an RBI. The team tallied 13 hits, eight more than they did against Hancock County in the district championship game. The loss against Hancock County was a blessing in disguise for Harreld as No. 1 seeded Owensboro Catholic was found on the other side of the tournament bracket. Meade County was able to draw the weakest of the top seeds in Muhlenberg County. “This has worked out for us,” he said. “I believe things happen for a reason. We’re in a good spot. You want to be on the opposite side of Owensboro Catholic.” Due to weather the region tournament has been delayed. Meade County played Butler County yesterday and if they won the team will play Owensboro Catholic in the championship game today at 7 p.m. at Ohio County High School. The results were not available before deadline. Check next week’s issue of The News Standard for a full recap of the Lady Waves region tournament.
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Brady Smith pitched the final three innings against McLean County on Monday.
Smash From page B1 Amburgey was replaced by sophomore Brady Smith who rounded out the final three innings. McLean County was only 11-17, but had a sec-
Honor From page B1 make most drivers make mistakes, hence the apt nickname The Intimidator. Like Petty, he won seven titles. Junior Johnson is a liv-
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FRANKFORT — If you’re looking for an excuse to get away and enjoy some fishing, consider the weekend of June 5-6 in Kentucky. That’s Free Fishing Weekend, when no license is required on Kentucky waters. Several Kentucky State Parks will be holding events for children. It’s also a great chance to invite your out-of-state friends to visit for a weekend of fishing. Visit a state park and spend the night at a lodge, cottage or campground and enjoy one of the park system’s restaurants. Many parks have marinas where you can rent a boat and head out on your fishing adventure. For more information about Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks. ky.gov Children under 16 years old do not require a fishing license in Kentucky. All other fishing regulations remain in effect in Kentucky. Here are the state park events planned for the weekend (Note: Due to recent flooding, some parks have cancelled or postponed fishing events. Please check in advance): Big Bone Lick State Park, Union The free fishing days are a great time to get some friends together and head down to Big Bone Lick State Park. Enjoy a 7.5-acre lake, a stream stocked with trout or visit the Ohio River, only 2 miles from the park. Bait and yearround hunting and fishing permits are available at the park campground store. 859384-3522. Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Mt. Olivet Free fishing days are an excellent time to invite family and friends from outof-state to ply the waters of Kentucky. Just put out your “Gone Fishin’” sign and travel to Blue Licks for some fun on the Licking River. Nearby Lake Carnico also offers some excellent fishing. Call 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
for more information. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Buckhorn Free event to all children ages 1-15. Meet at the marina for a variety of events. Prizes will be awarded. Starts at 9:30 a.m. 800-325-0058. Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park, Burkesville Dale Hollow is celebrating “Free Fishing Weekend” and National Trails Days on June 5. Borrow a fishing pole from the recreation department for free to hook a fish, or hike part of our 15 miles of trails. Several programs such as “Learn How to Fish,” Leave No Trace, and guided hikes will be offered throughout the day to interpret the history, wildlife and ecology of the park. For more information call 800-325-2282. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Greenup The free fishing weekend is a great opportunity to get with family and friends for a fishing outing at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. The 225-acre mountain lake holds largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and trout. Let’s get “hooked” on fishing. Call 800-325-0083 for more info. John James Audubon State Park, Henderson Free Fishing Weekend kicks off 2010 National Fishing and Boating Week in Kentucky (June 5 - 13, 2010), a nationwide observance encouraging families to have fun together on the water. Adults can fish free all weekend, but kids under 16 do not need a license to fish in Kentucky. Season dates, limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed. Contact Julie McDonald at 270-826-2247 or juliea.mcdonald@ky.gov. Kenlake State Resort Park, Aurora Let’s go fishing. Join in on a day filled with fun, laughter, and making memories. This event is held at Kenlake State Resort Park’s Marina on Kentucky Lake. This day is set aside for free fishing in Kentucky. So bring a kid to Kenlake for a day of fishing fun. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with fishing from 8-11 a.m. Lunch and door
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FRANKFORT — The Odwalla brand of fruit juices has set aside $200,000 for a national competition that began Tuesday, May 25. Every consumer vote equals a dollar for planting trees in state parks. The campaign ends once the $200,000 is allotted. Go to www.odwalla. com/plantatree and cast a vote for Kentucky, which results in trees planted at state parks. Gerry van der Meer, commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Parks, urges everyone to go to the site and vote for Kentucky. “The Odwalla challenge is a simple way to help start replacing some of the trees we lost in last year’s ice storm,” he said. “Odwalla has created a fun way to compete among the 50 states and Kentucky State Parks could sure use the help,” he said. “With the challenges to our budget, every vote counts to generate some green,” he quipped. “Get to the site and vote for the home team.” State parks located in western Kentucky in particular lost countless trees in 2009 as a result of the February ice storm. Votes for Kentucky in the Odwalla
competition could help in planting replacements that will eventually offset the damage. To track, there is a map on the Web site that shows votes by state. This year is the first time the promotion has been on a national level. The trees will be provided over the summer of 2010. For the past two years Odwalla has committed to state parks by donating money to help plant trees. They provide the trees, and voters on their web site decide how much support a state receives. It’s simple to get involved and vote. Log on to www. odwalla.com/plantatree and vote for Kentucky. So far the commonwealth has 11 votes — six fewer than Tennessee. Texas is leading with more than 2,000 votes. Votes can be tracked at the same site. Pennsylvania has racked up more than $25,000 for trees from Odwalla since the promotion was initiated. “The more votes for Kentucky, the more trees we can replace of those taken by severe weather over the past 18 months,” van der Meer added. “I’m challenging the park friends groups, foundation and anyone who has ever enjoyed a Kentucky State Park to vote. Let’s grow, Kentucky.”
prizes will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This event is brought to you by Kenlake State Resort Park, Benton Wal-Mart and Kenlake Marina, where we bring kids, fishing and fun together. 800-325-0143. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville The 1st Kentucky Dam ”Junior Angler Open and License Free Weekend” is here and the recreation crew will be there to provide pointers, demonstrate the correct way to cast and offer fishing tips. Some bait will be provided. This event is $5 to enter and open to the public. No fishing license is required as part of Kentucky’s Free Fishing Weekend. Fishing will be from 8-11 a.m. and a casting contest will begin at 11 a.m. with several prizes going to the winners in different age categories. (Ages 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18.) Door prizes will be awarded and a free hot dog cookout will be at noon. This event is geared toward ages 7 and up and a parent or guardian must be present at all times with any child under 13. Registration is recommended but not required. To register or for more information, contact Anthony. Lawrence@ky.gov or call 800325-0146 ext, no. 412. A registration/consent form will be required for participation. Remember to bring a fishing pole and a friend. Kincaid Lake State Park, Falmouth The free fishing days are a great time to visit Kincaid Lake State Park. Enjoy a 183acre lake, and our boat dock offers rentals of pontoons, motor boats and pedal boats. Bait and fishing permits are available at the park dock. 859-654-3531. Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz Grab your kids, your mom and dad and your neighbors
— bring a pole, lace up your boots, or just grab a water bottle — and enjoy the first weekend of June. No fishing permit is required this weekend across the state of Kentucky, although regulations remain in effect. Loaner poles are available at the lodge front desk for park guests, and we’ll have fishing and trail-based activities throughout the weekend. Lake Barkley’s Marina and courtesy docks at the lodge and campground are a great place to spend your days. Call 800-325-1708. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown Bring the kids and come join in the fun of the 24th Annual Catch a Rainbow Kid’s Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery. Each year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources strive to promote good fishing to kid’s of all ages while they have a blast fishing for rainbow trout. The Derby is organized by the Friends of Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Inc. The event is free to the public. For more information you can visit www. catcharainbow.org/site/ page002.aspx. Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough Join Rough River as the park kicks off “Free Fish-
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Kentucky parks have plenty of free fishing opportunities this weekend for anglers around the state. ing Weekend” with a youth fishing derby. This weekend is set aside for fishing with no license to promote the sport of fishing and National Fishing Week. The park will have a limited number of poles and bait, and will also hold a drawing for prizes for those kids who participate. First come, first serve. Have your own pole? Bring it along and fish with us and still be eligible for the prize drawings. Call the park for times and more
information: 800-325-1713 Yatesville Lake State Park, Louisa Free Fishing Weekend will be observed at the Yatesville Lake State Park Marina each day from 8:30a.m. to 5 p.m. for youth ages 15 and under. Register at the marina for prizes for the largest fish caught each day. Loaner rods and reels are available on a limited basis. Bait is available at the marina store. Call 606-686-2361 for more information.
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Event keeps seniors safe, off the road after graduation By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Meade County High School graduation celebration lasted well into Saturday morning as the senior class took part in an opportunity to share some final experiences with their classmates. MCHS’ Project Graduation began at 11 p.m., three hours after the graduation ceremony was held and ended at 6 a.m. the next morning. “(Project Graduation) provides a great opportunity for our graduating seniors to celebrate their graduation in a positive experience,” said Kara Hawkins, youth services director at MCHS. Posters with words of encouragement such as “Seniors Rock! Good luck
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Nick Carter slides into to the finish line during race againist a friend in the inflatable dragon maze at Meade County High School’s Project Graduation Friday night. in the future!” lined the walls for the graduating seniors to see. As students entered the
high school, officers from the Meade County Sheriff’s Department were on hand to search their bags
as they entered the building. Students also had to sign-in themselves and their guests.
Teacher and parent volunteers, also lent a hand by monitoring each activity room and guarding exits to ensure safety. According to Hawkins, approximately 400 students registered for the event, which is slightly higher than last year. Food and drinks were available in the cafeteria along with karaoke machines and pool tables. The gym was full of fun games such as an inflatable dragon maze, a bull riding contest, basketball tournaments and volleyball games. Throughout most of the first floor, students were able to take part in other activities such as Guitar Hero, movie room, and a rook card game room. Door prizes were given out every half hour and
at 6 a.m. the major prizes were given away such as $1,000, iPods, and flat screen TVs. “The thing I like most about Project Graduation is that it provides a safe, fun event for our students,” said MCHS Principal Bill Adams. “It brings the entire community together to show its support for our young people and I like that.” The sponsors for Project Graduation include: St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, Mark Stull Construction Company, Tony Brown Chevrolet, Randall Hardesty 6th District Magistrate, Greer Insurance, Arch Chemicals, Meade County Bank, Walmart, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, Meade County Board of Education and First Federal Savings Bank.
DTW assembly celebrates the end of the school year By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard For sixth graders at David T. Wilson Elementary, the thought of entering middle school comes as an exciting new experience. For their parents and teachers, it comes as a time of knowing their baby is growing up. DTW celebrated the accomplishments of its sixth grade class at a closing ceremony Friday. While the students gathered on the gym floor, their parents, friends and family members sat in the bleachers to commemorate their loved ones’ time at DTW and acknowledge their list of achievements.
“This is one of the hardest working group of students I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with,” said DTW Principal Donna Foushee. “I think the success of this class is mirrored by the involvement of families.” The gathering was full of kind words from former teachers and even from the School Resource Officer Mike Cummings of the Meade County Sheriff Department. Cummings spoke to the students, who donned a DARE shirt, about their participation in the DARE program and urged them to steer clear of drugs and alcohol as they grow up. Medals were given out
to the kids who made the honor roll and certificates were given to students who had perfect attendance all school year. The students had an opportunity to show some new moves they learned from music teacher Ruth Shacklett. They performed an array of songs from various countries such as “A Zinga Zing,” “Ai Hai Yo,” “Child of Tomorrow,” “Dancing in the Streets,” and a salsa dancing routine to “Ayer.” According to Foushee, the theme of the ceremony could be summed up one quote, “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.”
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From left to right: Katie Wilson, Olivia Honaker and Jake Beavin play the xylophone during the performance of “Ai Hai Yo,” a Chinese new year song.
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By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard David T. Wilson Elementary celebrated the end of the school year by showcasing the talent that walks through it’s halls. Students, teachers, parents and friends gathered in DTW’s cafeteria for a talent show Thursday, to cheer on their loved ones as they portrayed their talent on stage. As students entered the cafeteria sixth grader Matthew Beasley demonstrated his ability to “rock out” on the drums. The full list of performers include: •Mrs. Park’s sunflower presentation. •Sierra Mattingly and Hannah Gillinwater sang “True Friend,” by Miley Cyrus. •Madison Brown sang, “Outside My Window,” by Sara Buxton. •Kelsey Connor sang, “I’m Only Me When I’m With You,” by Taylor Swift. •Tori Aikin and Brigid DeVries performed their routine to “Fly on the Wall,” by Miley Cyrus. •Olivia Kessinger sang, “Temporary Home,” by Carrie Underwood. •Emma Wilson sang, “Best Day,” by Taylor Swift. •Kasi Givans played piano to “Ballade,” by Burgmuller. •Matthew Blevins sang,
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“Get Back,” by The Beatles. •Brendon McFarland played the guitar to “Mellow Yellow,” by The Beatles. •Alexandra Whitman sang, “Life for Rent,” by Ditto. •Rachel Klinger, Madison Reff, Caroline Smith and Hannah King performed their routine to “One World,” by Justin Bieber. •Bailey King and Lille King performed an a capella version of “Amazing Grace.” •Halle Hockman and Ashley Hiebert performed their dance routine.
•Callie Shrader and Katie Welch sang, “I’m Only Me When I’m With You,” by Taylor Swift. •Sydney Muncy and Andrea Ruiz sang, “You Belong With Me,” by Taylor Swift. •Madeline Beavin and Lauren Sutton performed their routine to “Falling Down,” by Selena Gomez and The Scene. •Cassie Jo Thornton sang, “Daddy’s Hands,” by Holly Dunn. •Alyssa Triplett and Hayley Gable sang, “Baby,” by Justin Bieber.
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•One of the most highly praised actresses of our time, Meryl Streep, holds the record for Academy Award nominations; she’s been awarded the Oscar twice, but has been nominated an impressive 16 times. •The highest known life insurance payout occurred in 1970, when the widow of a cattle rancher was awarded $18 million in benefits. •Those who study such things say that Italians drink, on average, 26 gallons of wine every year. •It’s just common sense that people tend to behave better when they’re being watched, but it may come as a surprise that it doesn’t seem to matter whether or not the watcher is real. Researchers made this discovery in an experiment conducted at the University of Newcastle in Australia. In a coffee lounge where paying for the beverage was optional, a picture of a pair of eyes was placed next to the price list at some times, and at other times a picture of flowers accompanied the list. On days when the eyes were posted, more than three times as much money was donated than on days when the flowers were in the same spot. •Thought for the Day: “People of small caliber like to sit on high horses.” -- Magdalena Samozwaniec (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Choosing to work with someone you once thought might have been disloyal is a courageous move. The logical next step is to talk things out so there’ll be no reason for raising suspicions again. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take your time making a decision about a personal or work-related relationship. New facts are still coming in, and you’ll want to know the full story before you take a definitive step. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Expect to learn something new about an old problem. This could provide some insight into how the problem began, and why it still defies efforts to find a resolution. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An uneasy work-related relationship can be eased with compromises by both sides. The parties might consider putting the agreed-upon changes in writing in case of a future misunderstanding. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Oh, you lucky Felines: Your romantic aspects are in absolutely purrrfect form. Don’t be surprised at how especially attentive the ladies and gentlemen in your life are going to be this week. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Looking to prove yourself in a difficult situation is laudable. But try paying more attention to advice from experienced contacts. It could help you avoid time-wasting missteps. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business decision seems easy enough to make based on what you know. But this week could bring new facts to light, and you might have to do some heavy rethinking. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Feeling sure about the steps you expect to take is great. But you may need to share a few dollops of that confidence with those who have some doubts about your plans. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A sense of well-being dominates much of the week. A slightly depressed mood could set in on the weekend. But being with family and friends helps shoo it away. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You appear to be walking your life’s path like the sure-footed Goat you are. But someone might feel you could do better. Listen to the advice, but make up your own mind. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With positive signs growing stronger, Aquarians could find themselves facing choices that are each too good to turn down. Best advice: Go for the one you feel most comfortable with. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone you know might need your comfort and wisdom during a particularly difficult period. Your encouraging words help restore selfconfidence and rebuild strength. BORN THIS WEEK: Your kindness to all who need you is always appreciated and sets a fine example for others to follow. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Are you related to John Hardesty or Sarah Agnes Ray Hardesty? We are having a reunion on June 19, 2010. If your last name is Ray or Hardesty but not sure if you are related, email me at hardestyreunion@aol. com or call Kathy Hardesty at 502-533-1147. I will then be able to tell you if you are a relative of my great grandparents. Just need to know who your great grandparents were.
A shower will be held for fire victims, Buck & Shari McChesney on Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Glad Tidings Activity Building (515 By Pass Road in Brandenburg-across from McDonald’s) The McChesney’s are registered at Wal Mart. Questions? 270-422-2020
The St. Benedict Homeschool Association in Hardin County, together with the St. Christopher Roman Catholic Church in Radcliff and St. Helen Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow, is hosting our First Annual Kentucky Catholic Homeschool Conference Saturday, June 5th, at St. Christopher parish in Radcliff. To register, log onto kycatholichomeschooling. com or call 270-307-6326.
Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/ CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. 260-4862221. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time. Fax 260-4929771. Email hope4391@ verizon.net
USS Columbus Ca-74/ CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion September 29-October 2, 2010 at Best Western Albany Airport Inn. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President. 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505. 260-4862221. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time. Fax 260-4929771. Email hope4391@ verizon.net
Meade County General Baptist Church has free food, clothing, etc. for anyone in need. Mission House (behind church). Hours – Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – For more information, please call 270-4227060 or 422-3760.
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Childbirth Education Classes are offered at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Free if delivering at HCH, $20 if delivering at another facility. Call 812-738-7830 ext. 2012 The EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. offers Healthcare Provider CPR & CPR Renewal classes monthly. Please call 812-7387871 for more information. Free English Classes – Call 422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade Co. Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates & times.
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Meade County General Baptist Church has free food, clothing, etc. for anyone in need. Mission House (behind church). Hours – Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – For more information, please call 270-422-7060 or 4223760.
Help Wanted – Parts Dismantler. Must have own tools. Experience required. Fill out an application at Masterson Auto Parts and Salvage, 1752 North Hwy. 79, Irvington, Ky. POC David 270-5472778 Need someone to clean house, be able to drive a car, & be able to work in the yard. Must be reliable, dependable, available on weekdays, & live near Irvington, Ekron, or Brandenburg. Call 270547-7462 Sullivan College of Technology & Design seeks full-time & parttime HVAC-R instructors. Requires OSHA 10 or higher training & EPA hazardous substance disposal cert. Bachelor’s degree & teaching experience preferred. skoppel@sctd.edu. EOE. Sullivan University (Lexington) seeks Adjunct Chef Instructor. Requires 10 yrs industry experience in addition to formal culinary training. Bachelor’s degree & ACF cert. preferred. Evening & weekend hrs. Email resume aakmon@sullivan.edu. EOE.
Chainsaw Carvings for sale. Custom work, bears, eagles, benches, animals of all types. Can do on site work also. Call Harley, 859-498-4121.
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Winston’s Restaurant, on the campus of Sullivan University, seeks full-time Restaurant Manager. Requires a Bachelor’s degree & two yrs experience. Email resume hr@sullivan.edu. EOE.
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Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-3838. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.
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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 270547-0347 or 270-547-0445. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meetings are held at the Acceptance Place 1370 Hwy. 79 in Irvington. Meetings are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information, call 270-547-0347 or 270-5470445. 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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Drivers: Owner Operators Needed! Long and short hauls. Reefers welcome. Base plates and trailers available. No forced dispatch, home weekends. Call 502-797-1344 or 502637-5053
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GARAGE/MOVING SALE – Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 – 8 a.m.5 p.m. – 6300 Flaherty Road, Vine Grove. Selling almost everything, including the house, but not the new husband!
Offering a $200 reward Call 270-501-0108 with any information you might have.
Saturday, June 5th – 8 am12 pm – St John Catholic Church – St John Youth Group community wide yard sale. Something for everyone! Come support the Youth Group!
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Next Week – Saturday, June 12 – 8 a.m.- ?? – 348 Meadowiew Drive, Brandenburg – clothes, household items and dÊcor.
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ACRES 1.638 1.696 1.224 1.572 1.296 1.27 1.232
LOT # PRICE 8 $19,900 28 $19,600 42 $13,900 48 $15,290 49 $14,500 50 $14,400 51 $13,900
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Wedding Announcement HARL – BOLEN
Larry and Sandy McGuire, of Brandenburg, Ky., announce the forthcoming marriage of their son, Chris (Tailgate), to Denise Harl, daughter of Mike and Pam Crouch, Payneville, Ky. Chris is a 2001 graduate of Meade County High School. Denise is a 2000 graduate of Meade County High School. Their ceremony will take place Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 338 High Street, in Brandenburg. Reception to follow at the Farm Bureau Building. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.
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University Achievement
McDonald’s® salutes the Class of ‘10
Foushee to receive doctorate from UCSF Christina Foushee will be receiving her doctorate in occupational and environmental health nursing from the University of California San Francisco on June 9. Ms. Foushee’s research focuses on reform of federal chemicals policy as a mechanism for reducing occupational and environmental exposures to chemical hazards. She is the daughter of Tom and Sue Foushee of Flaherty and sibling of Charlotte Foushee Peake, Laura Foushee Clement, and Rick Foushee. She attended St. Brigid grade school in Vine Grove and Meade County Middle and High Schools. Her bachelor’s in nursing is from Eastern Kentucky University. Ms. Foushee states her success in the UCSF doctoral program is a tribute to a long lineage of great educators and mentors such as Mrs. Gwen Mills of Meade County High.
McDonald’s® Family: Michael Boone Billy Corum Heather Dowell Chelsea Hutchinson Paige Long Christine Miller Ryan Moore Erica Padgett Sean Pate Charles Satram
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MCHS Band receives Diamond Level Donation
Violinists Perform Pictured LEFT to RIGHT: Isabelle Pike-Goff, Mary Illback, Alex Russ, Elizabeth Burns, Alexandrea Pike-Goff and Victoria Russ. Not pictured: Elyza Gogol The Meade County Violin Ensemble performed Sunday, May 17, at Buck Grove Church, under the direction of Mary Illback. Students performed individual and group pieces ranging from beginning level “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” to more advanced pieces by classical composers, from “Boogie Woogie” to “Over the Rainbow”. The group meets for lessons every Thursday and is open to anyone interested in learning to play this versatile instrument, from tots to adults of all ages. For more information, e-mail Mary Illback at illbackm@bellsouth.net.
Mr. Ed Bickett and Mr. Brad Bickett of Bicketts Inc., presented a Diamond Level donation to the Meade County High School Band Capital Fund on April 29 at Doe Run Inn before enjoying a pasta dinner courtesy of Thomas W. Shiroma for their most generous contribution. The donation was made in honor of Laura Bickett, a 2009 MCHS Band Alumna. Laura is the daughter of Brad and Fran Bickett and granddaughter of Ed Bickett, of Flaherty, Ky.
Homemaker News
The Bluegrass Homemakers had a regular meeting on May 11, 2010, at the lovely home of Liz Hawkins in English Estates. All members were present excluding Shirley Ansbaugh, who has resigned due to other duties. Liz read the devotional and led the pledge, then turned the meeting over to Shirley because of a throat condition. Minutes were read and approved and a report was given by the treasurer. Only a few committee reports were given with Doris reminding us that scrapbook pages were due. Margaret asks us to remember to vote on May 18. Names were given to Ann for Sunshine cards. New business concerns were that year-end reports are due now as well as leader lessons and monthly hostess. Shirley announced that the new Farmers Market pavilion at the Extension Office opens May 15 and is open to vendors. Our an-
nual meeting and dinner is June 24, at 6:30 p.m. and the theme is “All Things Kentucky.” Our club duties will be to welcome and register members and their guests. The Summer Tasting Event is August 12. Margaret moved to donated $10 for this event. After discussion we agreed to donate if other clubs donate. Back Pack project will continue to be run by homemakers and volunteers. Doris invited us to a Breast Cancer Luau on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Extension Office, from 2 - 4 pm. New offices for our club next year are President, Margaret – Vice President, Murial – Secretary, Lois – Treasurer, Doris. Hostess and lesson leaders were assigned for next year. Old Business followed with pillowcases being collected for Walter Reed Hospital. Our members made nine cases. KEHA meeting is at Hyatt Regency in Lexington this
Marriage Licenses
Danielle Hampton, 44, of Radcliff, daughter of Alice Mae Turner and David Daniel Burch, to Kenneth Earl Wray Jr., 42, of Muldraugh, son of Roberta Lee Boyd and Kenneth Earl Wray Sr. Shay Ryan Perna, 29, of Brandenburg, daughter of Leah Joanette Decott and Matthew Frances Perna, to Jacob Gregory Tankersley, 29, of Brandenburg, son of Cynthia Diane Pankey and Howard Tankersly.
Angelina Kay Carroll, 33, of Muldraugh, daughter of Irene Francis Rager and Efren Abad Escobar, to Michael Wayne Richardson, 49, of Muldraugh, son of Rose Lee Edwards and Marsh Jack Richardson. Jennifer Lynn Fuqua, 22, of Brandenburg, daughter of Cynthia Joy Kendall and Jack Nunn Jr., to Justin Scott Arnold, 22, of Battletown, son of Roberta Anna Shaw and J. Scott Arnold.
Congratulations
year. 4H camp is June 29 July 2, 2010. The Manners Luncheon was a huge success. Margaret reported on the scholarship committee that will be presented on May 13. We are now collecting items for our next MARC benefit auction in September. Thanks to Shirley Beavin and Marilyn Craycroft, who worked on sales, the Home and Garden Expo was a great success. Arbor Day and bake sale was also a success with proceeds going to Homemakers Scholarship Fund. Lesson this month was a mail out. Meeting closed and Liz served a delicious meal of salad, fruit, and chicken club with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Mmm…good. Liz then showed us her new bedroom decorated by Steve and Liz. All left to go back to our busy world of homemaking.
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CONGRATULATIONS MEADE COUNTY GRADUATES CLASS OF 2010
Best Wishes and Good Luck
Submitted by Ann Duncan, Secretary.
Birthdays June 4: Shirley Fackler, Kristi Hall, Ava Jordan, Jean Shacklette and HC Brown June 5: Judge Harry Craycroft; Kinae Smithson, Robin Pipes, J.C. Shacklette and Danna Bennett June 8: Jerry Brown June 9: John A. O’Bryan, Naomi Lopp and Matthew Beasley June 10: Shirley Ann Wilkins, Mike Arnold and Cailee Thomas
Margaret L. Matney Meade County Attorney
Class of 2010
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wishes the graduates of Meade County High School many blessings for a wonderful future!
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Graduation
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2010 Meade County High School valedictorian, Cynthia Smith, accepts her diploma from her grandfather, Stuart Pepper, who is the previous Superintendent of Meade County Schools.
2010 Valedictorian Cynthia Smith By Cynthia Smith Good evening graduates, faculty, family, and guests. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to speak with you tonight; I have been working toward this moment since my siblings began calling me ‘the project’ in middle school. Just four short years ago, we graduates awkwardly shuffled into the gymnasium for our first day of high school. We were the greenies. We were small and easily intimidated by the cool and confident seniors. We could never picture ourselves in those folding chairs on the gym floor being able to receive dollar bills from Mr. Bogard’s wallet. As we gathered our schedules and headed off to homeroom, we had no idea how much we would grow, learn, and evolve over the next four years. While we were busy with sports teams, school clubs, band, chorus, and dances, we were oblivious to — but still participants in — the constant growth of our characters. When we wrote research papers, collaborated in group projects, and gave presentations, we became our teachers’ projects. They taught us to challenge the status quo, think for ourselves, and acquire real world skills — all the time they were preparing us for our future — which has come upon us more quickly than anybody could have expected. From year to year we made new friends, new memories, and had the chance to experience many different aspects and stages of high school. If you ask any student wearing a robe in front of me, I think we would agree that our senior year has been the best yet. During this year, we have experienced the swine flu epidemic, snow storms, Beiber fever, Twilight pandemonium, John Wall obsession, T-Swift fandom, Glee-fulness, and much more; it has been a priceless ride that has led us to graduation night, the conclusion of our high school careers. This evening represents another milestone, a pivotal point, after 13 long years of schooling; we’re finally entering adulthood with the responsibility and opportunity to prove that we are ready to succeed in our futures. Meade County High School has equipped each of us with the knowledge and skill to compete and make a difference in the world. We’ve learned life skills that go beyond a classroom or a textbook. This project has come to a close. We will all be separating after tonight to start our own new projects, whether that’s to go on to college, trade school, the military, or the work force. The important thing is that we become good citizens who are able to give back to our communities and pursue our goals with resilience and hard work. We have been equipped with the tools and education that it takes to survive so we owe it to ourselves and the people in these stands to do whatever it takes to find our way and make something of our futures. As Byron Pulsifer asserts, “It’s not what abilities you have that makes a difference; it’s what you do with these abilities that’s paramount.” Thank you.
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“Biggen”,
You finally made it! Y Good Luck in the Air Force! Love, Mom, Dad, and The Crew
Brianna Speer Good Luck in the future. We’re proud of you!
Love, Mom, Mimi, and Pop
Congratulations,
Kelsi!
We wish you success & happiness always. Love, Mom, Dad & Kayla
Kimberley Dukes, Congratulations! We are proud of you and everything that you have accomplished. Remember, you can do anything you want to, so dream big! Lov Love, ve Mom Mom, m Dad, Dad Stephanie, Ste Ashley, Elizabeth, Cody, Brandie and Justin
Cameron, You can Change the World. You sure changed ours!
Jet’aime, Momma & Dad
Way to Go! 2010 Graduates James KnoƩ, Brady Vessels, Jessica Morgan, Joey Carter, & Clinton Leasor
Ryan Collingwood You Made It! We are very proud of you. Love, Mom, Tony, Cody, Jacob, & Katey Dad, Stacy & Matthew Grandma, Papaw, Darren & J.W.
TAYLOR MICHELLE SMITH We are very proud of you. Keep working hard and always believe in yourself.
We know you will be successful with whatever you choose to do in life.
We Love You, Mom, Dad, Kerra, Mammaw & Pappaw Smith, Mammaw Joyce, Mammaw Sutherland & late Pappaw Sutherland
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GRADUATION
2010 Salutorian Kayla Higbee By Kayla Higbee
2010 Meade County High School salutorian, Kayla Higbee accepts her diploma from Superintendent Mitch Crump.
Good evening board members, Mr. Crump, parents, teachers, and fellow graduates. It is a great honor to stand before you and deliver this speech tonight. When I finally sat down to write this speech, I drew a complete blank. So I did what everyone else does when they don’t know the answer to something: I googled it. One of the first hits I got was from a web site that sold salutatorian speeches. I seriously considered just buying one until I realized Mrs. Laura Miller would kill me. So instead, these are my own words. I will try my best not to choke up, stutter, and most important, throw up. The class of 2010 is the largest class to ever go through Meade County High School. We have broken countless athletic records as well as the record for the highest GPA in school history, earned $2 million in scholarship money, and had five Governor’s Scholars, a McConnell Scholar, and one Porter Scholar. We have truly left a legacy here at MCHS—setting the bar high for future classes. I hope you all continue to push yourself as hard as you have in high school and meet each new challenge with unbridled determination. I would like to thank everyone who has aided me in getting to this spot. Mom and Dad, thank you for everything. I could not have asked for two better parents. Thank you for pushing me so hard throughout high school. For those of you who cannot be up here, I’d like to thank your parents as well. Thank you to all those friends that shared countless laughs with us and helped us through hard times. Thank you to all the teachers that have worked so hard to prepare us for our futures. Thank you especially to that one teacher, coach, or adviser each of us had that helped to make high school memorable. We will never forget what you have done for us and will miss you dearly. Before we all depart and go our own ways, I would like to give you some advice. My favorite movie is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a film about a man who is born old and grows younger. Although we cannot go back to our younger years, Benjamin still gives good advice for people of every age. “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same; there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” This is what I wish for each and every one of you sitting before me in your graduation robes. You all have already accomplished so much. It doesn’t take an award or a medal to show that. You are all capable individuals that should be proud of what you have done. I hope each of you find success in whatever path you choose in the future and I hope you, too, are proud of whatever you do. Thank you.
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Austin Bejosano Congratulations! You came a long way. We know you’ll do a good job in the Army. The sky’s the limit! Love, Dad, Mom, Kristin & Mya
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Congratulations, Kim! You have come to the end of one journey and are ready to begin a new one. Have a good time and work hard. Remember, we are proud of you and, even though Papaw couldn’t be here with you, he is watching over you and is very proud of you.
Love, Mamaw
Alexis Rae Hobbs With your rain boots and crowns, With your smiles and your frowns, With softballs, tennis balls and soccer balls, We’ll love you through it all. With your heart hearrt of gold, With your yyo stories untold, You’ll be our oou baby girl until the end, You’lll always a be our daughter and our friend!
Withh bunches and bunches off love lo now and always!
Dad, Mom, & Chase D “We are so proud of you!” ““W May God continue to bless you in all that you do!
Congratulations
ZacK Brown We are very proud of you and you make us smile. Have fun at Murray. Love Mom, Dad, Kevin, Shelia, & Mallory
Congrats!
Ryan
Collingwood Job well done. Good luck in your future.
Love, The Staff at
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We know it’s been a tough year for you, but you got through it. You will be able to get through anything in life that may be thrown your way. We are so proud of you... You are the best!
Class of 2010 I Love You, Bubby! Love your Sister, Jenna “Bug” Wilkins
Congrats & Good Luck,
Linzil
Love, Momma,
Grandma, Chris, Tristin, Jessi, Justus, McKenzie, & Braxton
Love Dad, Mom, Kevin, Gracie, Sue Sue, Papaw Jim, Mamo G.G. and all of the rest of the family!
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