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No showdown, election forum attracts only one side By Brian Graves The News Standard

What if you held an election forum and only one side showed up? That was what happened last Thursday when the Meade County Citizens for Better Government hosted a forum designed to allow candidates to share their views and ask for support. An estimated audience of

70 showed up to hear from the local candidates, but ended up hearing from only one side as only one of the Democratic candidates attended. Of the 16 partisan races that were part of the forum, only the Commonwealth Attorney race brought both candidates, Democrat Susan Streible and Republican David Williams to the podium. In the sheriff’s race, Republican William “Butch” Ker-

“There was no coordinated effort on our part not to participate.” - Bruce Fitzgerald, Meade County Democrat Chairman rick and Independent Nate Lahue were able to offer their pitch for the ofﬁce they seek or seek to keep. The format allowed for candidates to be asked the same two questions allowing for a two-minute answer to

each. Where there were two candidates, following both candidates’ opportunity to respond to the questions, they were given one minute for a closing statement. The moderator of the event gave reasons for not attend-

they all weren’t even there,” Fitzgerald said. “They were probably out doing whatever it was they needed to do.” He added all the Democratic candidates were invited to attend the forum. “There was no coordinated effort on our part not to participate,” Fitzgerald said. “As a candidate, I would’ve liked to have seen other

ing from only two of the Democratic candidates saying State Rep. Jeff Greer was in committee meetings in Frankfort and sheriff candidate Cliff Wise’s mother had fell ill. Bruce Fitzgerald, chairman of the Meade County Democratic Party, said the absence of his party’s candidates was just coincidence. “We had an executive meeting that night, and

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Separate auto accidents claim lives in Meade

Surviving with Hope

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Meade County breast cancer survivor tells of her ﬁght

A Brandenburg man has perished as the result of a recent trafﬁc accident in Meade County. According to a police report, James H. Wayne, 81, was driving a 1999 Jeep Cherokee west on KY 1638 on Sept. 26, when he allegedly fell asleep. Wayne’s vehicle drove off the right shoulder of the road, hit a culvert and ﬂipped three to four times before coming to a rest on its wheels in a ditch.

By Brian Graves The News Standard Faye Mattingly is one of millions who have heard the dreaded words, “You have cancer.” Now, almost a decade later, she has devoted herself to helping others who hear those words to ﬁnd hope and help in dealing with breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the month ﬁnds Mattingly busy in her mission as head of the Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition and taking time to share her story. “In 2000, I noticed there was a change in my left breast,” Mattingly recalled. “It was very slight. But, I thought it was strange.” See FIGHT, Page A16

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Arrest follows a hit and run injury accident Staff Report The News Standard

LEFT: Faye Mattingly, chairperson of Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition proudly tells her story of survival.

A hit and run driver is lodged in the Meade County Jail, following an injury accident that occurred on Mills Road on Friday Oct. 15, 2010. Meade County Sheriff William

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Ancestors of Meadeville attend reunion By Gerry Fischer The News Standard

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Williams, David Williams, Patty Thornton, Willis and Dorothy Horrell compare their family trees.

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On Sunday, Oct. 11, I visited with the Newton family while attending their family reunion. A group estimated to be in excess of 100 people met at the Meadeville, Ky., Baptist Cemetery. Some of the people attending came from Illinois, North Carolina, Tennessee and Colorado. One of the youngest relatives in attendance was little Sage Newton. She is the great-great-great-granddaughter of James Irvin Newton. The Newtons that I met

were predominantly Roman Catholic. One of their notable ancestors, James Irvin Newton a Catholic, was hurriedly buried in the Baptist cemetery to keep those that murdered him from further desecration of his remains. James Newton was called outside his house by night riders on July 9, 1865. When he went outside he was shot and killed. One of his relatives attending told me that a man walked up to the porch and shook hands with James with one hand, while he See REUNION, Page A13

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Friday, October 22, 2010

State police prepare auto drivers to avoid deer collisions this fall

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Meade County EMS and Meade County Fire Protection District removed Wayne from the vehicle who was then airlifted to University Hospital in Louisville by Air Methods. Wayne died on Oct. 1 from injuries sustained in the accident.

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Whitetail deer are on the move in Kentuckiana during the fall season and often cross the highways we travel. •Stay alert when driving through a known deer-crossing zone. If you see one deer, look for more. They often travel in herds. •Drive at a moderate speed, especially on roads bordering woodlands, parklands, golf courses and streams. However, remember that many deer crashes occur on busy highways near cities. •Use high beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic. High beams will reflect in the eyes of deer on or near the roadway, providing increased driver reaction time. •Upon seeing a deer, immediately slow down. Do not swerve — this could confuse the deer about where to run. It could also cause you to lose control and hit a tree or another car. It is generally safer to hit the deer rather than running off the road or risking injury to other motorists.

•Deer are often unpredictable, especially when faced with blinding headlights, loud horns and fast-moving vehicles. Don’t expect them to stay where they are. They can dart in front of you at the last moment, stop in the middle of the road, cross quickly and return to the road or even move toward an approaching vehicle. •Deer whistles on cars provide little help and blowing the car horn doesn’t always solve the problem. Blowing the horn may cause them to move, but not necessarily in the direction you want. •Always wear your safety belt. Historically, most people injured or killed in deer/auto collisions were not properly restrained. •Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the KSP tollfree at 800-222-5555.

A Vine Grove man was killed after the motorcycle he was driving left the roadway. During a separate auction, Tony L. Knight, 37, was driving a 1975 HarleyDavidson motorcycle west on Charlie Pile Road just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, when he failed to take a curve, according to a Meade County Sheriff’s Department report. The motorcycle traveled

off the left side of the road, hit a ditch and struck two trees. The motorcycle went over an embankment then overturned. Knight was thrown from the vehicle. First aid was administered by Breckenridge County EMS, however Knight was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol was a factor in the crash, the report said.

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FRANKFORT — With Autumn’s arrival and deer hunting season pending, motorists will see increased movement of wildlife throughout the Commonwealth. As a result, motorists are more likely to encounter deer on or near roadways and should be alert to avoid collisions. Lt. David Jude, spokesperson for KSP, said motorists need to take extra precautions when driving in the fall. “It is extremely important to recognize this ever-present risk, especially at this time of year when nearly 50 percent of all collisions with deer occur,” remarked Jude. “Last year, we had 2,989 deer-related collisions in Kentucky with one of those being a fatal collision,” added Jude. Vehicle crashes involving deer on roads kill nearly 100 people nationwide each year and cost millions of dollars in insurance claims, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The average deer/automobile collision results in approximately $2,000 per claim for repairs and injuries. Jude offered the following tips for drivers: •Be extra cautious in the early morning and evening hours. Deer are most active during these low-light periods when humans have less visibility and reaction time is slow.

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OBITUARIES

Friday, October 22, 2010

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Doris Ellen Smith, 68, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Indian Creek Health and Rehabilitation in Corydon, Ind. Doris was born May 11, 1942, in Breckinridge County, Ky., to the late Carl and Ruby Katherin Mayes Lishen. Her husband, Adrian “Snake” Smith and son, Darrell Ray Smith preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Ruth Gail Adams of Tennessee, Shirley (Danny) Poole of McQuady, Ky., Linda (Daniel) Benoit of Ekron, Ky., and Betty (Johnny) Hayes of Brandenburg, Ky.; sons, Kenny (Trish) Smith of Brandenburg, Ky., and David (Rebecca) Smith of Radcliff, Ky.; brother, Herbert (Beverly Jean) Mayes of Stephensport, Ky.; a very special friend, Frank Knott of Brandenburg, Ky.; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at the chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home. Burial followed in Marv-Bennett Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.com.

Joyce Ann Stiles McGrew, 72, died Oct. 14, 2010, after a 13 year, hard fought, courageous battle with breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Byron and Frances Stiles; and her brother, Robert Stiles. Joyce graduated from nurses training in 1958 from Norton Memorial Inﬁrmary School of Nursing and earned a MEd. from University of Louisville. She then spent the next 43 years dedicated to serving others through nursing. She retired from Ireland Army Community Hospital at Fort Knox, Ky., in 2001. During her career and her life she touched the hearts of many people and made many friends along the way. The friends in Joyce’s life have been a source of joy and strength for her. To these friends, we say “thank you and God bless you for walking with Joyce during the good times and the hard times.” Joyce loved and cherished her family and is survived by her daughter, Tracey Taylor Pogue and her husband, Jack; her daughter, Connie Dillow Weixler and her husband Jim; her grandchildren who were the center of Nana’s life, Amber Rowland, Jake, Hillary and Jimmy Weixler. The family wishes to express our gratitude to Dr. Terrance Hadley and his staff at Norton’s Cancer Institute for the years of dedicated care and concern they gave to Joyce. A funeral service celebrating Joyce’s life was held on Monday, Oct.18, 2010, at 2 p.m., at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky. In lieu of ﬂowers, please direct expressions of sympathy to the Susan G. Koman Foundation to help with breast cancer research “so that we may save the lives of the women we love.” Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309, e-mail donorinquiry@komen.org. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.

Eckie Lee Jones, 55, of Guston, Ky., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at his residence. He was born Nov. 1, 1954 to the late James Russell and Julia Beatrice Harper Jones. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Steven Neil Jones. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Marlene Dowell of Guston, Ky.; daughter, Christin Dowell of Guston, Ky.; stepchildren, Shannon Buell of Rineyville, Ky., Doug Miller of Irvington, Ky., Bart Miller of Ekron, Ky.; sister, Caroline Shaffer; stepsister, Mary Joe (Jesse) Troutman; brothers, Rickie (Belinda) Jones and Bobby Joe Jones; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Garfield Cemetery in Garfield, Ky.

Susan B. Kinney

Susan “Suzy” B. Kinney, 65, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Brandenburg, Ky., died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1945, in Brandenburg, Ky., the daughter of the late William Edward and Nelle Catherine Heavrin Brown. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Patsy Foushee and Audrey Broussard Dugan and one brother, Edward Brown. She is survived by her husband, Frank P. Kinney; two step-sons: Craig (Karen) Kinney and Paul Kinney; sister, Anne Pace; and two brothers, Joseph Garland Brown and Tony (Amanda) Brown all of Brandenburg, Ky.; three stepgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at St. John’s Church in Brandenburg, Ky. Burial followed in St. George Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Cale Brown Scholarship Fund, 5200 Brandenburg Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108.

Garland Lee DeWitt Garland Lee DeWitt, 76, of Irvington, Ky., died Saturday Oct. 16, 2010, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 9, 1933 to the late Melvin Otis and Ora Edna Warren DeWitt. Survivors include his wife, Agnes DeWitt of Irvington, Ky.; children, Phyllis (Don) Woosley of Louisville, Ky., Terry Lee (Marli) DeWitt of Ekron, Ky., Jerry Wayne (Denise) DeWitt of Louisville, Ky., Willard Otis (Serah) DeWitt of Irvington, Ky.; sister, Faye Anderson of Brandenburg, Ky., brother, Donald Ray DeWitt of Indiana; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren and ﬁve step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Faith Community Church in Garﬁeld, Ky. Burial followed in Louisville Memorial Gardens West in Louisville, Ky.

Allen Edward Cupp Allen Edward Cupp, 33, of St. Cloud, Fla., died there Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. He was a 1996 graduate of North Hardin High School and was an avid hunter and ﬁsherman. He was the manager for Byron’s Car Center in Kissimmee, Fla. Allen was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ralph Bailey and Paul Cupp; and an aunt, Sandra Bailey. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Anita Cupp of Radcliff, Ky.; a brother, Jamie Cupp of Lexington, Ky.; his grandmothers, Nancy Bailey of Radcliff, Ky., and Eileen Cupp of Whitehall, Ohio. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Vine Grove, Ky., with Rev. Ron Burgess ofﬁciating. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh.com.

Russell Lee Dowell

Russell Lee Dowell, 63, of Vine Grove, Ky., died Sunday Oct. 17, 2010, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, to the late Hubert and Alma Wells Dowell. Russell was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Vessels and Wanda Akridge and brother, Hubert Macy Dowell. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Dowell; children, Lori (Paul) Walden, Dennie Dowell, Douglas (Lori) Dowell); sister Brenda (Steven) Franklin; eight grandchildren, ﬁve stepgrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Alexander Funeral Home. Burial followed in

Donald Heighter Donald “Big Daddy” “Grandpa” Heighter, 77, of Radcliff, Ky., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at his home, with his wife by his side. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and a Kentucky Colonel. SFC (retired) Heighter was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was retired from civil service. He had a love for Wal-Mart, his home away from home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earleane Heighter; and a son, Vernon Heighter. He is survived by his wife, Eva Heighter of Radcliff, Ky.; three sons, Freddie and Julie Heighter of Rineyville, Ky., Huck and Deborah Heighter of Radcliff, Ky., and Glenn Heighter of New York; three daughters, Darnetta Heighter of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carla Boyd Hargrove, of North Carolina, and Natalie Smith of Louisville, Ky.; three stepchildren, Mike Rothrock of Radcliff, Ky., Christy Harris of Radcliff, Ky., Harley and Kristin Tucker of Morgantown, Ky.; 14 grandchildren, Samantha Heighter, Selena Heighter, Evianna Harris, Cyani Harris, Michaela Rothrock, Kennedy Tucker, Basil Heighter, Joel Heighter, Brian Heighter, Kyrin Hargrove, Glenn Heighter Jr., Reggie Murphy, Calshia Boyd and Chantel Heighter; and one great-grandson, Noah Heighter. Funeral services were be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.17, 2010, at Mill Creek Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky., with Dr. James Shaw ofﬁciating. Burial followed in the North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff with military honors. Remember your loved ones by submitting pictures and obituaries free of charge to

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LAWRENCE PIKE END WITH ANOTHER BEGINNING It’s the end of another year for me. I look back to the beginning of my life and consider the hopes and goals. I sought to pursue and accomplish. It was a good beginning, but I also ﬁnd that I accomplish and complete all that I had intended. The real signigicance of the past is knowing I’m “on the road.” It didn’t matter how quickly I reached my destination. What does matter is the manner in which it is achieved. I want to thank everyone for all the prayers and friendship that I had over the days and years while on my journey.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

“A little fun”

With GE announcing earlier this week that it is creating nearly 300 ‘green’ jobs at Appliance Park plant in Louisville, it’s good to see the company is focusing on the environment. With eco-friendliness at the forefront of America’s consciousness, it’s good to see the conglomerate take action to help make the changes in our daily lives that will help us do what we can to help the environment. But, I don’t know if the company is focusing on the right kind of “green.” With its automatic energy-saving controls and environmentally friendly features, the GeoSpring energy saving water heater, one of

one from them that uses less electricity and will save me $300 annually on my electric bill. With the global recession looming, that seems like a potentially costly risk for GE. Despite my financial inability to afford these environmentally sound appliances, I honestly think GE should be applauded for their efforts to support environmental sustainability. And I would love to join them by purchasing one of their new, groundbreaking appliances. If I could afford to, I would. Maybe I should get a second job, so I can buy appliances that will help me sleep easier at night. Unless, it’s a night job. After all, GE in Louisville has 300 new jobs.

Students find a Web of opportunity at KVHS Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon Regular readers of this column know I consistently criticize Kentucky’s faltering education system, always hoping for dramatic change — any change — so students get the tools they need to succeed. However, one of the few things about the education system that shouldn’t change is the Department of Education’s Kentucky Virtual High School, a first-rate — but extremely underutilized — Web-based program for high school students. It only needs a more effective marketing plan. We’re not talking here about online computer classes delivered via dialup. In fact, KVHS goes beyond nontraditional-age students. The potential for online learning is limitless for the younger set, too. OK, class: Raise your hand if you knew about KVHS, which offers 70 different courses online that run the gamut of degrees of difficulty — from remedial to Advanced Placement level.

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even suffered a 1.5-percent budget cut this year. But it appears that virtual opportunities are becoming a higher priority in Frankfort. “We’re getting more of a focus on how to improve and expand virtual schooling in Kentucky,” said Kiley Whitaker, a resource management analyst with the state education department who works with the KVHS program. “We want to bring in all of our district partners (that have local virtual programs) and get them at a table and come up with legislation and address how to improve policies and the infrastructure. We want to have an actual marketing plan in place so that once funding is available we can be prepared to expand.” Like any good idea, KVHS needs an effective marketing plan. If that happens, look out. Such an option could bring needed change throughout Kentucky’s education system. — Jim Waters is vice president 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.com.

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in their traditional school, especially in smaller districts with fewer course offerings. But like magic, the same program that offers gifted students the opportunity to soar toward early college credit can also help provide students facing situations — such as a medical condition that confines them, incarceration or a dire family or work situation — to stay on a path toward graduation. OK, class: What other educational program gives young scholars so many options? KVHS offers the flexibility that allows early birds to take their math test as roosters crow and more nocturnal students the option of doing their science project at 9 p.m. The lifestyles now led by many Kentuckians make that kind of freedom attractive. Besides, who cares when the geometry gets done, just as long as it does? Yet, it’s tough to comprehend the untapped potential of these programs. Out of the approximately 636,000 students enrolled in Kentucky’s public education system last year, fewer than 3,300 participated in KVHS. The program

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No other school choice program rivals its flexibility. And certainly, no traditional classroom can possibly provide such a wide range of options for such a diverse student population. A legitimate complaint from parents to schoolchoice supporters is that there aren’t good alternative schools for academically gifted children. They have a point. Charter schools often cater to children from lowincome homes at risk of falling through the cracks of our traditional public education system. In fact, charter-school laws often limit enrollment to those students. The good news about virtual schools such as KVHS is the myriad options they offer. KVHS gives students the chance to take their entire course load — including all Advanced Placement classes — online. Others — in fact a majority of last year’s KVHS students — used a hybrid plan that allowed them to attend traditional classes in their school and to do at least 40 percent of their work online. Even advanced middleschoolers can take courses at a higher level that might not otherwise be available

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expectations,” according to GE Appliance and Lighting CEO James Campbell. Those expectations can be measured by the nearly $400 million GE splurged on creating the jobs and making adjustments to create more energy efficient appliances at four plants across the nation. GE shelled out $194 million at the Louisville facility alone. Considering the current cloud of economic despair looming over the global economy, GE seems as equally unconcerned with their ‘greenbacks’ as they are the appliance-shopping general public’s. Did nobody tell them there is a job shortage and we are all broke? I mean, I can’t even afford to stock my 1973 model White-Westinghouse refrigerator, let alone buy

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the appliances to be manufactured at the Louisville facility, comes with a scorching $1,599 price tag. I’m not too sure many average, everyday “Joes” can afford to splurge on a new appliance that costs that much. Even with a $320 rebate, the water heater is sure to be economically out of reach for many. I consider myself to be concerned with the state of the environment. (I’m no Captain Planet, but hey, I recycle.) And, I like to take every opportunity I can to be environmentally friendly. But when it comes down to it, I’ll be taking cold showers before I can afford to buy the energysaving water heater. And it seems that others are with me. So far, sales of the GeoSpring are “not quite up to

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In reference to the Meade County Citizens for Better Government Forum: Who do we the citizens of Meade County want as elected officials to represent us? Do we want the candidate who will stick to the TRUE facts or do we want the candidate that fabricates the facts to suit their need, makes empty promises, and uses underhanded mud-slinging tactics to try and make themselves look “good”? We do not need the “good ole boy politics.” I, for one, would like for my elected official to be a stand up person and not be afraid to appear at a forum and answer my questions. What does it say about a candidate who is afraid to answer a voter’s question? Do you want someone representing you that makes up lame, untruthful excuses for not participating in an event? Shouldn’t the candidates be willing to provide us with information, their ideas and what they propose to do if elected so we the citizens can make an informed choice? I think we as Meade County citizens need to take a good hard look at our candidates before Nov. 2. It should not make a difference what our name is, what part of the county we reside in, how much money we have, or what we can or cannot do for the candidate. Our elected officials are suppose to represent each and every one of us, not just the ones that will roll over and “scratch their back.” Our elected officials should be honest, hard working and not afraid to make the “tough decisions.” Meade County, it is not too late. Get the TRUE FACTS, do your homework, talk to the candidates that WILL talk to you, compare the information and most importantly, go VOTE on Nov. 2.

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The opinion offered in this editorial is a simple one — it’s time to take a deep breath and lighten up for a moment. The craziness around election time has been coined “silly season” for good reason. Candidates throwing mud at each other, the yelling, finger pointing, and the typical shenanigans involved in campaigns are reaching their highest pitch ever. As a break from all that silliness, we offer some silly stuff outside of politics. So, with apologies to Robert Ripley, here are some absolutely true news stories that are sure to bring about a grin or a chuckle: •A Michigan couple can easily remember the birthdates of their three children — 8/8/08, 9/9/09, and 10/10/10. •A Massachusetts man is facing assault charges for throwing toilet paper at a town hall custodian because he was whistling. •A borough near Mexico City has just set the world record for the biggest enchilada — 230 feet long. •A Massachusetts police officer was surprised to find the man he had arrested on suspicion of burglary was the same man his father arrested 28 years earlier for arson. • Oregon State Police ticketed an 82-year-old woman for driving 110 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. She said she was going to an appointment and didn’t realize how fast she was going. • In Chicago, a man is accused of stealing an ambulance not knowing paramedics were in the back treating a patient. •In Arizona, a woman accidentally used super glue instead of her normal eye drops. After treatment, she is doing fine. •A partial set of dentures used by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has sold for $23,723. •A Connecticut state marshal apologized for paying $15 for a lap dance at a strip club where he had gone to serve a city tax warrant to the owner. •A Montana woman was able to defend herself from a 200 pound black bear using the object she could get to the fastest — a zucchini. And, just one more political item: • An 81-year-old Texas woman has been arrested and charged with using her dead sister’s identity to vote a second time in the 2008 election.

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FAITH & VALUES

Friday, October 22, 2010

Set your priorities, take care of things that matter Randy Johnson Pastor’s Spotlight A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to ﬁll it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students if

the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar and of course the sand ﬁlled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes.” The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively ﬁlling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. “Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided. “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things like your family, your children, your health, your friends. Things that if

everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff. “If you put the sand in the jar first,” he continued said. “There is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.” Well, the same could be said for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the squeaking door. Take care of the important things first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand. Randy Johnson is the pastor at Brandenburg Church of God.

Reverence makes us wise Dan Newton Divine Guidance Proverbs 1: 7 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (HCSB) The Bible makes it clear that God is sovereign. In other words, he has total and complete authority. We, his creations, should indeed

“fear” him for he has ultimate power. Yet we also know from the Bible that God is loving, merciful, and compassionate. So we are not afraid of God; instead, our “fear“ should be reverence and awe that an all-powerful, sovereign God would care to reach out to us. When we fear the Lord, we are beginning to have knowledge about what really matters for our lives, which creates an attitude open to wisdom. Those who would turn away at the possibility of having true wisdom are called “fools.” Such people despise

what matters most, and therefore their lives are spent focusing on all the wrong priorities. God promises to give wisdom to all who ask. (James 1:5) Let us fear the Lord so that he can teach us and make us wise. 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.

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“Tis the Season of Politics” RE-ELECT

WILLIAM “BUTCH” KERRICK

SHERIFF

I know as a voter you have to be tired of seeing all the “political signs” along the roadside, and hearing what the candidates are going to do for you if you vote for them. I don’t like “Politics,” and I don’t consider myself a “Politician,” but if you are running for public office, you have to campaign. Do all the signs work to persuade the voter to vote for the candidate, or do they just make the candidate feel good to see their name plastered everywhere? I don’t know, but I do know that signs don’t vote, the citizens of Meade County do. This year is not much different from any other election year. “Politicians” start out focusing on the issues, until they have bored you, the voter to death. Promised to not “mudsling,” only to get down to the end of the election, and the “Politician” either gets desperate, or bored, and starts to “bash” their opponent. Throughout my campaign I feel that I have remained positive and fact based. When ads have been printed against me distorting the facts, I have placed ads to correct those distorting facts. In September of last year, local media outlets printed in “Bold Headlines” an article stating that the Sheriff’s department was being sued for “racial discrimination.” This was a true fact, the Sheriff’s department was sued for “racial discrimination” at absolutely NO cost to the county. The article also stated that a complaint was filed by the same individual with the “Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission dismissed the complaint. The lawsuit for “racial discrimination” was also dismissed earlier this year, “without prejudice” by the court system. Apparently the news media did not feel that the dismissal of the case “without prejudice” was “News Worthy” enough to print, as it did when the compliant was first filed and reported in “Bold Headlines.” As Sheriff, you are also an employer. As with any other business you have employee issues to deal with. I feel that I have always been a fair employer. I have always dealt with employee issues in the best interest of the employee, and your tax dollar. Remember, there are always two sides to every story. I am a “Law Enforcement Officer,” I have been for 38 ½ years. I am the only candidate for Sheriff that has graduated from the “Criminal Justice Department.” I am not a “Politician.” I am William “Butch” Kerrick, your Sheriff of Meade County. I am a family man with high standards, and I treat everyone the way I want to be treated, with compassion, dignity, and respect. As your Sheriff, I feel that myself and the Sheriff’s department, have served you, the citizens of Meade County, with integrity, experience, and professionalism for the past 3 ½ years. I have only begun to do the job that I want to do for you, the Citizens of Meade County. On November 2, you, the voter, will go to the polls. Your vote for me will be the grade on my report card as to the job that you feel that I have done as your Sheriff. I want to continue to serve as your Sheriff for the next four years. In order to do this, I am asking for your vote and support for my re-election as your Sheriff of Meade County.

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Three generations of family members came together to bring some soft sounds and cool grooves to a packed audience at Bethel United Methodist Church last Friday night. Gary Brewer led his 10-year-old and 16-year-old sons, along with his father in some catchy songs that had everybody tapping along with the beat. ABOVE: Gary Brewer (right) performs with his father in front of a large crowd at Bethel United Methodist Church Friday night.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Joshua 2, who hid two spies on a roof? Hosea, Ezra, Satan, Rahab

3. What was the ﬁrst bird released from the Ark? Raven, Pigeon, Sparrow, Dove 4. From 2 Kings 9, what creatures ate the carcass of Jezebel? She-bears, Dogs, Frogs, Worms ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Rahab; 3) Raven; 4) Dogs; 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Deeds

Bryan Wayne Clagg and Annette Ellen Clagg, to Andy L. Lyons, property located in Meade County, deed tax $120. Joseph Josh Greer, to Joseph Josh Greer and Jamie Lynn Greer, a tract of land south of HWY 144. James A. Earnhart and Cindy Earnhart, to Brandon Fogle and Danelle Fogle, lot 16 in the town of Ekron, deed tax $69. Chapman Land, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Ken D. Stewart and Tammy A. Stewart, lot 21 of Poplar Hills Estates, deed tax $34. Charlotte Utley, to William B. Pelc and Christa Pelc, lot 1, section 1, of Owl Creek Estates, deed tax $100. Charlotte A. Utley, to William B. Pelc and Christa Pelc, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $2.50. Jeffrey K. Brink and Gwendolyn Warren Brink, to Louis John Crist and Kimberly Messer Crist, property located in Meade County, deed tax $132. Nancy E. Davis, to William Todd Pittman, lot 23 of Coyote Forest Subdivision, deed tax $146.50. Raymond D. Menard and Christina Menard, to Margaret Shaver and Bryan Shaver, a tract of land on Rock Ridge Road, deed tax $105. George Nichols Powers and Julia A.M. Powers, to Ralph Gary Dooley, Jr., and Catherine Dooley, lot 1 of Trinity Heights Subdivision, deed tax $289. Mildred K. Oliver, to Joyce Oliver Hibbs, Janice Oliver Stinnett, and Jimmy Charles Oliver, property located in Meade County. Melissa Pickett, fka Cummings, and Michael Pickett, to Steve Redmon Construction, INC., lot 28 of Knoxwood Subdivision, deed tax $30. Brad Bickett, to Brad Bickett, a 2 acre tract located southwest of Highway 2726. Charles Sturgill, by Theresa Watsworth, his heir, to Paul Sturgill, a 0.512 acre tract located north of KY HWY 144. James Vincent, Jr., Rhonda Vincent Matthews, Kathy Lewis and Richard Lewis, Christine Bouvier, to Amy Larson, tract 9 of Spring Creek Acres, deed tax $26.50. Shannon Tate Neuschwander and Guy Thomas Neuschwander, to Jack L. Stanley and Jodie Stanley, lot 4 of Pack Estates, deed tax $180. Chet A. Singleton and Emily Jo Singleton, to Justin R. Godsey and Cathleen Godsey, property located in Meade County, deed tax $132.

Quitclaim Deeds

Alice Biddle, to Harold R. Biddle, lot 1 of Highland Farms, deed tax $27. Helen Shaw, Mary Shaw and Betty Shaw, to Betty Shaw, fka Betty Hardin, property located in Meade County. Helen Shaw, Betty Shaw, to Betty Shaw, property located in Meade County.

Building Permits

10/12/10 Mike Pickett, SFD plus attached garage, $279.16. 10/12/10 Cindy and James Moody, covered porch, $82.50. 10/12/10 Ellen Knott, deck, $35. 10/13/10 George Stull, SFD plus attached garage, $295.92.

Septic Permits

10/13/10 Trading Post Homes/ Tony Doyle, Genesis Lane in Guston, Ky. 10/15/10 Chuck Jarboe/Allan Thomas, 7055 Big Bend Rd in Battletown, Ky. 10/15/10 David Pike/John Allen, HWY 79 in Brandenburg.

Retail Food

10/1/10 19th Hole Doe Valley, 540 Valley Greens Rd in Brandenburg. 98 percent food. Food: sausage patties not covered in freezer. 10/1/10 Doe Valley Swim and Tennis Club, Doe Valley Parkway in Brandenburg. 92 percent food. Food: no date labels, dispensing utensils improperly stored, microwave unclean, knives improperly stored. 10/1/10 MCHS Freshman Academy, 438 Old State Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/1/10 MCHS, 938 Old State Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/4/10 Doe Valley Express, 155 Old Mill Rd in Brandenburg. 89 percent food. Follow-up score: 100 percent. 10/4/10 Papa John’s Pizza, 510 By-pass Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/4/10 McDonalds, 590 By-pass Rd in Brandenburg. 96 percent food. Food: product uncovered in cooler/ freezer, cookies uncovered in prep area, floors unclean through, walls unclean throughout. 10/4/10 Golden China Buffett, 1270-8 Old Ekron Rd in Brandenburg. Follow up score: 100 percent. 10/4/10 Domino’s Pizza, 757 By-pass Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/4/10 Super 8 Motel Buffet,

1900 Armory Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/5/10 Fox and the Hound Daycare, 193 Payne Rd in Ekron. 92 percent food. Food: employee in food prep area without hair restraint, cold units have built-up on bottom shelves, dishes not sanitized in three comp sink, three comp sink leaking underneath sinks. 10/5/10 Uncle Dave’s, Inc., 435 Flaherty Rd in Ekron. 98 percent food. Food: hand sink in men’s restroom cracked in poor repair. 10/5/10 Little Angel’s Learning Center, 646 Bland St in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/11/10 Muldraugh Elementary, 206 Wendell St in Muldraugh. 100 percent food. 10/11/10 Mr. Gatti’s, 584 Bypass Rd in Brandenburg. 87 percent food. Food: food product not at temp on salad bar, can opener unclean, pizza dough mixer unclean, hot air drying dishes, dipping utensils on the floor. 10/11/10 River Ridge Marathon, 30 River Ridge Plaza in Brandenburg. 98 percent food. 100 percent retail. Food: bacon and biscuit dough stored on floor. 10/11/10 VFW Club, 770 Bypass Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 10/11/10 Flaherty Elementary, 2615 Flaherty Rd in Ekron. 95 percent food. Food: salad bar food out of temperature. 10/12/10 Short Stop No. 29, 490 Broadway St in Brandenburg. Follow-up food score: 96 percent. 10/12/10 Kroger, 560 River Ridge Plaza in Brandenburg. 95 percent food. 98 percent retail. Food: chicken tenders at 220 degrees in deli,, gallon sauerkraut cans dented, cutting board in meat prep area not easily cleanable surface, deli and meat room floors not frequently cleaned. 10/13/10 Doe Valley Swim and Tennis, Doe Valley Parkway in Brandenburg. 96 percent food. Food: dispensing utensils improperly stored, microwave unclean, knives improperly stored. 10/13/10 Meade Olin Park Concession, 187 Olin Rd in Brandenburg. 99 percent food. Food: ice machine unclean, cappuccino machine unclean, microwave unclean. 10/13/10 Lynn’s Pins, 204 Olin Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food.

Brandenburg Police

10/11/10 3:55 p.m. Britena J. Dunn, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1992 Chevrolet Conventional. Naomi R. Saulman, of Corydon, Ind., was driving a 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. Saulman was stopped in the parking lot for Dunn. Dunn started backing up to get in a parking space and did not see Saulman. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10098 was filed by Officer Singleton.

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10/7/10 6 a.m. George S. Hill, of Rineyville, was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Roy R. Padgett, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2008 Ford Focus. Hill was traveling westbound on KY 1600. Padgett was traveling eastbound on KY 1600. The two units met on a curve and collided into each other. Both operators advised that the other operator was on the wrong side of the road. As this officer was unable to find any gouge marks in the road and the debris field had been disturbed. This officer is unsure as to which unit was on the wrong side of the road. Hill had damage to the left front headlamp and fender. Padgett’s damage was down the left side of his front bumper. This evidence leads this officer to believe that Hill struck Padgett. However, it does not show as to which unit was in the wrong lane of travel. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0256 was filed by Officer Graham. 10/7/10 7:22 a.m. Gloria A. Brady, of Battletown, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. Brady was traveling eastbound on KY HWY 228, when a large deer entered the roadway from the south. Brady was unable to avoid the deer, striking the front of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0257 was filed by Officer Cummings. 10/8/10 8:53 a.m. Gaylene A. Thompson, of Webster, was driving a 2003 Dodge Dakota. Tina R. Durham, of Guston, was driving a 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS. Durham was operating eastbound on HWY 60 and was stopped due to the fact that the other vehicles were stopped in front of them. Thompson was being operated in the same direction on HWY 60. When Durham came to a stop, Thompson was not able to stop and struck Durham in the rear. Meade County EMS was called to the scene. Report 10-0258 was filed by Officer Matti. 10/10/10 1:34 a.m. Tony L. Knight, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1975 Harley-Davidson. Knight was westbound on Charlie Pile Road.

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Knight traveledd off the left side of the roadway in a right curve. Knight struck a ditch and two trees. Knight then traveled over an earth embankment and overturned. Knight was ejected from the vehicle. Breckinridge County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were removed to Hager Funeral Home. Report 100259 was filed by Officer Wright. 10/12/10 3:01 p.m. Edward F. Trice, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1994 Chevrolet Conventional. Amanda R. Ross, of Camarillo, Calif., was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. Ross was traveling west on HWY 1638. Trice was also traveling west on HWY 1638. Ross stopped for traffic that was stopped in front of them. Trice failed to stop and struck Ross in the left rear of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0260 was filed by Officer Matti.

District Court 10/6/10 Theodore M. Bruner, 32, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- failure to appear. Tommy L. Reid, 57, dogs to be vaccinated against rabies; dogs to be licensed- plead not guilty, continued 10/13/10. Lisa A. Miller, 42, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/27/10. Greta R. Hall, 24, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/20/10. Kelly R. Kwiatkowski, 25, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/20/10. Jennifer N. Stephenson, 26, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/13/10. Larry D. McKnight, 22, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/20/10. Shawn M. Rosel, 20, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- failure to appear. Astar Issac, 36, alcohol intoxication in a public place, 1st and 2nd offense; disorderly conduct, 1st degreeplead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/20/10. Seth M. Parker, 20, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- plead not guilty, continued 11/3/10. Amy L. Lambert, 30, license to be in possession- failure to appear. Cecric D. Bell, 42, speeding 25 mph over limit; reckless drivingplead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/13/10. Laura E. Adkisson, 31, speeding 26 mph over/greater- plead guilty, $28 fine, amend to 14 mph over. Leon G. Barr, 20, no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card- failure to appear. Richard J. Trapp, 39, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine. Aaron A. Glenn, 31, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insuranceplead not guilty, pretrial conference 10/13/10. Jon A. Crowley, 21, use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense; manufacturing methamphetamine, 1st offense; possess/use of radio that sends/receives police messages; possession of marijuana; trafficking controlled substance, 1st degree; traffic controlled substance, 1st degree; 2nd degree drug unspecified; possession of a controlled substance, 1st offensecontinued first appearance 10/20/10. Rex A. Dietz, Jr., 30, non-payment of fines- pay $400, then $50 a month starting 11/3/10. William H. Haynes, 60, probation violation for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 10/13/10. Eric L. Ditto, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 10/13/10. Scottie E. Schickel, 42, speeding 26 mph over/greater; reckless driving; improper passing- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Christina L. Bennett, 32, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security pretrial conference 10/27/10. Amy M. Moore, 37, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 11/17/10. Scott M. Fackler, 40, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs- continued 10/13/10. Christopher Shelton, 36, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs; speeding 16 mph over limit- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Joshua P. Crerar, 21, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense- plead guilty, 30 days probated after 2 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ADE, license revoked for 90 days; possession of marijuana; use/possess drug paraphernalia, 1st offense- plead guilty, defer sentencing, 2

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year diversion; speeding 17 mph over limit- plead guilty, state traffic school; controlled substance prescription not in original container- dismissed; possession of a controlled substance, 1st offense- 2 year diversion. Eugene M. Harrington, 51, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 3rd offensepretrial conference 12/1/10, jury trial 12/10/10. Joshua P. Soukup, 30, failure to wear seat belts; operating on a suspended/revoked operators license; failure to produce insurance card; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Wendy A. Tucker, 29, speeding 18 mph over limit- plead guilty, amend to 15 mph over, state traffic school. Laura M. Heaton, 33, speeding 17 mph over limit- plead guilty, amend to 15 mph over, state traffic school; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed with proof. Richard L. Upton, 62, no/expired registration plates; failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insuranceplead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine. Aaron A. Glenn, 31, failure of owner to maintain required insurancecontinued 10/13/10. Billie J. Mitchell, 29, speeding 19 mph over limit- amend to 15 mph over, assign state traffic school; failure to produce insurance card- dismissed with proof. Carl M. Shoup, 41, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury; disorderly conduct, 1st degree; assault, 4th degree, no visible injury; resisting arrest- pretrial conference 11/10/10. Steven W. Slone, 24, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all others- continued 10/13/10. Belinda E. Elliot, 50, theft by deception- includes cold checks under $500- plead guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Terrico D. Perry, 30, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Gregory D. Timberlake II, 33, non support- pretrial conference 11/10/10. Gregory L. Knott, 47, criminal littering- plead guilty, $200 fine; possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle- plead guilty, $50 fine. Carl E. Woods, Jr., 47, theft by deception, includes cold checks under

$500- plead guilty, 10 days probated after 1 hour jail, 2 years probation. Travis L. Reynolds, 31, violation of Kentucky E.P.O/D.V.O- pretrial conference 10/27/10. Dawn M. Quiggins, 38, cruelty to animals- pretrial conference 10/27/10. Timothy D. Durbin, 40, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- pretrial conference 12/1/10. Daniel P. Neal, 42, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license; operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs- pretrial conference 11/3/10. Roy A. Douglas, 36, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine. Sherry L. Henry, 30, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- plead guilty, amend to no license in possession, $50 fine. Jennifer R. French, 28, failure to wear seat belts; operating on a suspended/revoked operators licensepretrial conference 10/13/10. Shaun D. Griffith, 31, speeding 16 mph over limit- plead guilty, assign state traffic school; careless drivingcounty attorney dismissal; failure to or improper signal; failure to wear seat belts- plead guilty, $25 fine. Melissa G. Connelly, 31, speeding 10 mph over limit- plead guilty, assign state traffic school; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates- dismissed. Carole A. Brady, 40, speeding 15 mph over limit- county attorney dismissal. Kailya C. Hendry, 23, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; license to be in possession- failure to appear. Leann D. Campbell, 23, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 11/10/10. Leann Mitchell, 23, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 11/10/10. Melissa M. Herron, 40, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 10/20/10. Joseph D. Tobin III, 50, speeding 26 mph over/greater- county attorney dismissal. Jacob A. Miller, 21, speeding 16 mph over/greater- pretrial conference 10/13/10. Tonya Wright, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- admitted violation, 60 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Tommy J. Sexton, 46, probation

violation, for misdemeanor offensefailure to appear. Brian M. Razor, 32, probation violation, for misdemeanor offensefailure to appear. Alan C. Drees, 23, probation violation, for misdemeanor offenseadmit violation, 60 days jail. Robert G. Geary, 21, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 10/13/10. David A. Taulbee, 26, probation violation, for misdemeanor offensecontinued 10/27/10. William H. Alexander, 39, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 11/10/10. Rebecca L. Way, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offenseadmit violation, revoked 45 days. Amanda G. Downey, 40, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 10/20/10. Sean R. Stiles, 23, probation violation, for misdemeanor offensefailure to appear. Angela F. Cook vs. Johnny R. Warren, Jr., domestic violenceamend DVO entered, may have no unlawful communication or contact. Magen J. Guffy vs. Jeremy E. Guffy, domestic violence- DVO dismissed. Patrick T. Price vs. Angela F. Price, domestic violence- continued 10/13/10. Tiffany N. Centers vs. James A. Centers, domestic violence- continued 10/13/10. Kristin E. Hardcastle, 27, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all othersplead guilty, 12 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation. Phyllis A. Kenley, 54, wanton endangerment, 1st degree- preliminary hearing 10/27/10. Shannon L. Grosskopf, 41, operating a motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; fleeing or evading police, 1st degree; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance; drug paraphernalia- buy/possess; controlled substance prescription not in original container; possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense, drug unspecified- preliminary hearing 10/20/10. Mary A. Tobin, 69, speeding 10 mph over limit- continued 10/20/10.

Kenneth Harold Goff II

District Judge, Division 1 A good Judge is of The People.

My extended family has been a part of this judicial District for more than two (2) hundred years. • Dr. Charles Sebastian, a brother to my 4th great grandfather, William Sebastian, was in Brandenburg about 1830. • My 4th great grandfather William Dotson Givens (Givans) was with Col. Hardin when he came to Hardinsburg in 1780. My family was in Grayson County more than ten (10) years before the County was established in 1810. • My father was your Commonwealth’s Attorney from March 1969 until August 1975 and your Judge from August 1975 until he retired in January 1992. • I have practiced law in your Courts for more than twenty (20) years.

I would appreciate your vote and influence.

I promise I will always be: • Civil and Respectful •Fair and Firm • Faithful to your Trust Paid for by Kenneth Harold Goff II District Judge Fund, Dennis Buckles, Treasurer.

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District Judge 46th District, Division 1

2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES District Judge 46th District, Division 2

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State Representative, 27th District

Steve Crebessa District Judge, Division I

Kenneth Harold Goff II District Judge, Division I

Darren Sipes District Judge, Division 2

Shan Embry District Judge, Division 2

Jeff Greer State Rep., 27th Dist.

Dalton Jantzen State Rep., 27th Dist.

QUESTION 1: What changes concerning your position do you plan to make in your district, if elected? ANSWER 1: I would like to see standardization of the criminal process in the three counties of the 46th Judicial Circuit. The law is the same in each county, however the procedures are different. This will require the cooperation of the County Attorneys, Circuit Clerks and all Judges, but I believe the standardization will make the courts more efficient and allow us to better assist the clients that come before the Court. The CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program is currently being implemented in Grayson County. I would like to see this program expanded to Meade and Breckinridge Counties. This program is vital to assisting the Courts in the handling of cases involving abused and neglected children. The District Judges have discussed and are in the beginning stages of bringing Teen Court to our Circuit. This has been very successful in the Hardin County Courts and I believe this will allow the District Court to help the kids of the three counties. Finally, I would like to begin an education program that allows the Judges to speak in front of civic organizations and the schools to discuss how the court system was established, the organization of the court system and how it works. This program would include education on being a juror and voting. QUESTION 2. What is your opinion on the current marijuana laws? ANSWER 2: As a judicial officer it would be improper for me to comment regarding a specific fact pattern or case that is likely to come before the Court. I will apply the law as promulgated by the legislature and appellate courts to each individual case as required by the facts. QUESTION 3. What is your position on child custody situations? ANSWER 3.: This is an extremely broad question upon which volumes have been written. However, our District Court does not normally deal with permanent custody issues. Again, it would be improper to comment regarding an issue that may come before the Court, but I will apply the current law as required by the individual facts of the case. QUESTION 4. What do you think about ankle bracelet monitoring systems? ANSWER 4: I am not sure which ankle monitoring system this question addresses. We use ankle monitors on some juveniles to make sure they remain in their homes or other allowed locations while their case is pending. It is used in very limited circumstances and I have not yet developed an opinion as to its effectiveness. However, in most cases, keeping children out of juvenile detention can only be seen as a positive. If this question is referencing Amanda’s Law recently enacted, the program has not been set up in this Circuit. I hope that in the future it is a viable process to assist people in abusive relationships. Until we have received some guidance as to the implementation and monitoring that will be used I cannot really give a fair assessment of the program. QUESTION 5. Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I maintained a successful law practice for seventeen years. This required the development and maintenance of a budget, management of cash flow, payment of taxes, wages and other bills.

QUESTION 1. What changes concerning your position do you plan to make in your district, if elected? ANSWER 1: ( a ) I will be in my office or in Court during the hours the Courthouse is open. ( b ) There are three (3) courthouses in this District. My home office would be Leitchfield. However, on those days I have Court in either Brandenburg or Hardinsburg and Court is concluded before the Courthouse closes, I will remain until the Courthouse closes, unless there is a hearing in another county. ( c ) I will consult with the lawyers who regularly practice in this District as to the time I take my vacation each year trying to keep the Court available to them and their clients. QUESTION 2. What is your opinion on the current marijuana laws? ANSWER 2: I cannot comment. A Judge takes an oath to administer all laws. A Judge can give an opinion only on matters relative to a law that is before him in litigation and this has to be done in Court with all parties and each of their respective lawyers present. QUESTION 3. What is your position on child custody situations? ANSWER 3: I cannot comment. A Judge takes an oath to administer all laws. A Judge can give an opinion only on matters relative to a law that is before him in litigation and this has to be done in Court with all parties and each of their respective lawyers present. QUESTION 4. What do you think about ankle bracelet monitoring systems? ANSWER 4: I cannot comment. A Judge takes an oath to administer all laws. A Judge can give an opinion only on matters relative to a law that is before him in litigation and this has to be done in Court with all parties and each of their respective lawyers present. QUESTION 5. Describe your business background. 5. ( a ) Managed WKHG and WMTL Radio Stations in Leitchfield, KY from 1980-1985 ( b ) Law practice with my brother, Tom Goff, GOFF & GOFF, PSC, Leitchfield, KY and Elizabethtown, KY from 1988 to present. ( c ) Assistant County Attorney, Hardin County, Kentucky from 1990 to 1992 and 1996 through October, 1997. Assistant County Attorney, Grayson County, Kentucky July 1997 to present ( d ) Real Estate as investment, own with family members.

QUESTION 1. What changes concerning your position do you plan to make in your district, if elected? ANSWER 1: There are numerous changes I intend to make. I will follow the Constitution as written and apply the law . . . not disregard the Constitution and make law as a Judge. With regard to juveniles and custody situations, I intend to make some major changes. Those changes are set forth in Question #3 below. In addition, juvenile cases involving teachers and school faculty will be given priority. I have witnessed too many teachers and faculty being ignored or having to wait long hours in court for their cases to be called. I think children at school are being neglected if their teachers are in court waiting on their case to be called instead of teaching in their classrooms. Also, the treatment of court staff and people who come to court will vastly improve if I’m elected. There is a clear choice in this election. I will be humble, civil, and respectful everyday so parents and ordinary people will not leave court insulted, humiliated, or feeling like less of a person. QUESTION 2. What is your opinion on the current marijuana laws? ANSWER 2: I do not believe a judge nor a judicial candidate should express their opinions on current laws. That is the problem with the numerous Activist Judges in our country . . . they disregard laws written by elected legislators and try to make law according to their personal preferences. A judge must not legislate from the bench . . . they should apply the marijuana laws as enacted by our elected legislators. QUESTION 3. What is your position on child custody situations? ANSWER 3: My position is to strictly follow the legislative purposes in the Kentucky Unified Juvenile Code set forth at KRS 600.010(2)(a) through (g). Activist Judges disregard these legislative purposes and make up new law. I will first consider whether children may be reasonably protected against alleged neglect or abuse by alternatives less restrictive than removal from their parents (however, if it is proven that children are being abused by their parents or are in severe danger, then I will not hesitate removing children from their parents immediately). If children must be removed, I will first consider other family members to place the children with before considering foster care. I will strictly follow KRS 620.130(2), which says the Court shall ensure that services provided to the parent and the children shall be designed to promote the protection of the child and the return of the child safely to the child’s home as soon as possible. Most importantly, the best interests of children will be promoted. Allegations will have to be proven. Too often, custody of children is changed due to “he said – she said” evidence that is not corroborated. I will not tolerate parents using their children as a means to seek revenge on one another. QUESTION 4. What do you think about ankle bracelet monitoring systems? ANSWER 4: In certain cases, I would utilize the ankle bracelets so that persons who are victims of domestic violence and abuse can obtain protection against further violence and abuse in order that their lives will be as secure and as uninterrupted as possible. See SIPES, Page A11

QUESTION 1. What changes concerning your position do you plan to make in your district, if elected? ANSWER 1. It is my opinion that the most pressing need within our system is a more timely dispensation of justice to and for the citizens who appear before us. We must assure that victims and witnesses who appear in Court are not only treated with respect, but that they are not forced to endure countless court appearances and delays. QUESTION 2. What is your opinion on the current marijuana laws? 2. It is my believe that because marijuana charges are so frequently a part of cases we deal with in the District Court that it would be improper for me to express an opinion on this issue. I will continue to enforce the laws as they are written and try to do so in a manner that is fair and reasonable to all parties. QUESTION 3. What is your position on child custody situations? ANSWER 3: Child custody is another situation that occurs quite frequently in the District Court. It is my belief that it is improper for me to comment on any particular position that I might hold on child custody situations. I will continue to follow the statutory and case law as it is written. QUESTION 4. What do you think about ankle bracelet monitoring systems? ANSWER 4: Our state is experiencing a serious ﬁnancial crisis. As a result of this crisis, it is my opinion that they will continue to look at less costly methods of punishing defendants rather than holding them in jails and/or prisons. Clearly, ankle monitors are one way of accomplishing this. If we are required to use ankle monitors as a part of the way in which we punish criminal defendants, then I will implement ankle monitors along with the other tools we have in place for sentencing in the district court. QUESTION 5. Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I graduated from William Woods College in 1978 with a major in Business Administration. After that, I managed the Paducah Collection Agency from 1979 until 1983 when I entered the University of Louisville law school. While at the Paducah Collection Agency, I managed employees, met payroll and maintained the general operation of that business. Since becoming an attorney, in addition to being a small business owner in my solo law practice, I assisted my husband in his business by maintaining the ﬁnancial records and payroll for 20 years.

QUESTION 1: If elected state representative, what is your number one goal to achieve for Meade County? ANSWER 1: My top priority of serving in the General Assembly has been to foster the creation of economic development and high paying jobs. I was honored to serve as chair of the House Subcommittee on BRAC and as a member of the Governor’s Task Force on BRAC. My record reflects that I helped secure the adequate funding to improve the infrastructure, educational, and workforce development needs to accommodate the unprecedented growth. I have been strongly committed to the success of BRAC. I believe the hard work that has been invested will pay dividends long beyond the current expansion. Kentucky is in a great position to take on even more responsibility at Fort Knox if and when the federal government commissions another round of base realignment and closure. I am really proud of what we have been able to do both locally and at the state level. That is why I will continue to monitor and evaluate the outcome of BRAC. It is important to make sure that every public dollar is spent in the most efficient manner, especially during these tough economic times. QUESTION 2: What one major idea do you have to bring industrial development to Meade County? ANSWER 2. In the 2009 Extraordinary Session, I supported House Bill 3, which revised state programs to foster small businesses, hightech businesses, and projects needing tax increment financing. I proudly voted in favor of House Bill 28 in the 2010 Regular Session, which created a Water Transportation Advisory Board. The board is composed of representatives from Kentucky’s river ports and waterways industries. The law also created two funds that will help with the improvement of river port facilities and infrastructure, and help the Economic Development Cabinet better market the state’s river ports. QUESTION 3: Do you plan to embrace and promote growth for businesses during the expansion of Highway 313, connecting I-65 and I-64? ANSWER 3: Absolutely. I will continue to work hard to promote job growth, and a strong education system that will ensure a bright future for our children. Together, we can make Meade County an even better place to live, work, and raise our children. It is an honor to serve as your State Representative for the 27th District. I also consider it a great responsibility that I take very seriously. Serving as your voice in Frankfort is an opportunity to make sure that your tax dollars are being spent wisely and that government is being run efficiently. QUESTION 4: Is there any issue on which you disagree with your party’s position and why? ANSWER 4: I am a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. I recently co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to protect the rights of those who hunt and fish. This legislation would ensure that hunting and fishing could never be outlawed without a statewide vote of the people. It ensures that hunting and fishing have the protections they deserve, because they are such a crucial part of our heritage and play an important role in our economy. I am proud to be the only candidate in my race to receive the endorsement and See GREER, Page A11

QUESTION 1: If elected state representative, what is your number one goal to achieve for Meade County? ANSWER 1: “Stop the spending!” My number one goal for this district is to create jobs and get the economy on track. Right now, Frankfort has a TAX, BORROW, and SPEND attitude which costs the citizens of the district both in taxes and lost jobs. I think the solution is simple: If you don’t have any money then you can’t spend any money. These liberal politicians don’t get it. They don’t miss an opportunity to tax which in turn hurts the people and the economy. Just as an example, most citizens do not know that the State Retirement System is being bankrupted the same way the Federal government has picked over Social Security and now our State Retirement is in the red by $6.1 billion. The latest ﬁgures show our state debt to be nearly $53 billion. That’s about $12, 379 for every man, woman and child in the Commonwealth. QUESTION 2: What one major idea do you have to bring industrial development to Meade County? ANSWER 2: Industrial developments come to areas that invite them, but this must start at the local level. Building roads is not the only solution and it not a solution that is near the top of the list. We must create favorable tax conditions for companies and future employees of those companies so that these folks will want to come here. We should offer incentives to companies that move to our area. We have Toyota very near here and there is no reason why we should not have a host of smaller businesses supporting Toyota, but we don’t. One reason may be that Meade County’s business inventory tax is double that of our neighboring counties. Why would a business want to move to a location that taxes them out of business? So my answer is simple: Cut the tax rates. Businesses will be attracted because we are creating favorable conditions for growth. QUESTION 3: Do you plan to embrace and promote growth for businesses during the expansion of Highway 313, connecting I-65 and I-64? ANSWER 4: Yes, of course. If we do not embrace and attract new businesses, our district will become a wasteland and our citizens will basically fade away. Young people need jobs and most now travel outside of the county. If we do not develop new business opportunities there will be no reason for them to stay in the area. I am promoting growth of our district not only during the expansion of 313, but before and after. My dad said “just wait until that road comes through and we all will be doing much better.” Well that was 44 years ago and the bridge was being built. The bridge and the By-Pass were built and still no major jobs so it must be something other than roads that will make a difference. If we promote a business friendly atmosphere, businesses will come to the district. I am a conservative, period. I am strongly pro-life, profamily and support family values. I believe in a limited government and a government which supports the populous not a government which enslaves the people. I stand by principles that do not come from a political party and I will not violate those principles. We send people to Frankfort not only because we agree with their policies, but also because we have trust in See JANTZEN, Page A11

NOVEMBER

2ND 2010

NOVEMBER

2ND 2010

A8 - The News Standard

Commonwealth Attorney

2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES County Judge Executive

Friday, October 22, 2010

County Attorney

Susan Streible (D) Commonwealth Attorney

David M. Williams (R) Commonwealth Attorney

Becky Flaherty (D) County Judge Executive

Gerry Lynn (R) County Judge Executive

Jessica Brown Roberts (D) County Attorney

Margaret Matney (R) County Attorney

QUESTION 1: How committed will you be in pursuing prosecutions? ANSWER 1 : In July 1999, I gave up a private practice that supported me and two secretaries to begin working as a full-time, felony prosecutor for Meade, Breckinridge and Grayson counties. No other assistant Commonwealth Attorney before me or since has done so. Since making the decision to become a career prosecutor I have attended twice yearly training conferences conducted by the Kentucky Attorney General and the Prosecutors’ Advisory Council as well as training at the National Advocacy Center and the Kentucky Prosecutors’ Institute. Every law enforcement agency in this Circuit has my office, home and cellular phone numbers and they call me days/nights/ weekends and holidays. When they call, and they call everyday many times a day, I answer because the work of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is 24/7/365. That is how committed I am and will continue to be to the prosecutions that protect these communities. QUESTION 2: Is there any one area you feel the justice system has not given enough attention to and how could you change that? ANSWER 2: This is a time of economic crisis that has every level of government reducing expenses and the cuts that are demanded by these times create a risk for the interest of both justice and public safety which are the most important functions of government. In the last fiscal year all of the employees of this office, except me – your Commonwealth’s Attorney, were sent home on a mandatory furlough because Kentucky could not pay their salaries. For those two weeks, I staffed this office alone and it functioned, no court dates were reassigned and no urgent matters of prosecution were delayed. Frankfort tells me we may face a similar situation at the end of this fiscal year. Because I have direct and immediate experience with the state budget allocation and our local Judges and Court personnel I can manage this challenge with the least possible damage to justice and public safety. QUESTION 3: Is there a case that the state has pursued that you felt was unnecessary? ANSWER 3: By law, exercise of discretion in deciding what felony prosecutions are to be pursued is vested in the Commonwealth’s Attorney. To paraphrase Harry S. Truman, that the buck stops here. It would take more than the 150 words allocated to address how that process works. Suffice it to say that when the legislature, speaking as the policy-making voice of the citizens of this state, create or change the criminal laws. I honor my responsibility as Commonwealth’s Attorney and to the oath I took 23 years ago when admitted to the Kentucky State Bar to uphold those laws. So long as I serve as the Commonwealth’s Attorney and an officer of the Courts. I will continue to do so. QUESTION 4: Is there a case the state did not pursue that you felt should have been? ANSWER 4: Because of federal money to law enforcement associated with the “war on drugs” an imbalance has developed in the investigation of criminal conduct. Federal money pays for marijuana eradication efforts and drug task forces that are not reducing the availability See STREIBLE, Page A12

QUESTION 1: How committed will you be in pursuing prosecutions? ANSWER 1: Totally: I want our schools to be free of drugs; I want my wife to be safe in our home, I want my parents to be safe driving home in the evening. And I want the same thing for all our families. The only way that can happen is with firm, fair, and certain prosecution. Your Commonwealth’s Attorney sets the punishment for all criminal felons in our Circuit. To reduce crime in our area, criminal defendants must not be given “sweetheart deals”. Too many prosecutors are afraid to take cases to a jury trial. If a prosecutor has the evidence, why would he/she plea bargain a case for the minimum sentence? If a prosecutor does not have the evidence, he/she should not seek an indictment. I have taken more than 150 cases to juries and juries tell me to be tough on crime. To make the system work, the citizens, the police, and the Courts must have confidence in their Commonwealth’s Attorney. QUESTION 2: Is there any one area you feel the justice system has not given enough attention to and how could you change that? ANSWER 2: The abuse of prescription medication and the use and sale of “street drugs” such as marijuana, methamphetamine, and cocaine are areas that always need more attention. During my service as a prosecutor, I have seen countless people ruin their lives because of drugs. In many of the cases I have handled, the abuse of drugs began with the abuse of prescription medications then progressed to marijuana and then to methamphetamine or cocaine. Good people get hooked on drugs and lose everything they have. Young people get involved in other criminal activity to support their drug habits. Criminals get high on drugs and abuse the very people they are supposed to love and protect. Firm and fair and certain prosecution is the only way to keep these drugs out of our community and away from our young people. Criminal defendants must receive the same punishment for the same crime, regardless of who they are. QUESTION 3: Is there a case that the state has pursued that you felt was unnecessary? ANSWER 3: The grand jury process is, by law, totally secret; therefore, like you, I do not have access to recent cases which have been pursued but failed to produce an indictment. The “grand jury” process and “trial by jury” are our safe guards against overzealous or vindictive prosecutors. If a prosecutor is pursuing a case that is unnecessary, our Grand Jury can bring that pursuit to an abrupt end. If the evidence is presented to the grand jury in such a way as to cause an indictment to be improperly handed down, then the “trial by jury” can vindicate that person. To make the system work, the citizens, the police, and the Courts must have confidence in their Commonwealth’s Attorney. If I do not have good evidence, I will not pursue an indictment. QUESTION 4: Is there a case the state did not pursue that you felt should have been? ANSWER 4: I need more facts before I can properly respond; however, there are cases that have been pursued where the facts are public record and the punishment is not as harsh as I would have sought. In the highly See WILLIAMS, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the number one goal you wish to achieve while in office the next four years? ANSWER 1: I am passionate about transparency and accountability. It is time our citizens know how their government is working for them...providing information such as Fiscal Court minutes & agendas via the Internet, media outlets & at town halls/forums. It is time our citizens know how their taxpayer dollars are being spent by eventually providing income and expenditures information through the above named avenues. I pledge to begin the process of restoring trust in our local government by making accountability & transparency a top priority. QUESTION 2: What is one major change you would try to bring about to save taxpayer dollars in Meade County? ANSWER 2: There is always talk about lowering taxes but I, like so many others, would like to see a clearly defined & well written plan of action. I have yet to see that. I can gather all the players involved and take a hard look at our current spending. QUESTION 3: There have been many discussions over the years of plans to pave all of Meade County’s roads. Is this type of plan part of your agenda if elected? Yes or no, and how will you pursue accomplishing this? ANSWER 3: To give a definitive ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer - as required - is not plausible. In talking with citizens on the campaign trail, this is an important issue for many and I have heard their concerns. My plan is to continue to move forward but more importantly to treat every person and request in the same manner with no special treatment or favors given. QUESTION 4: Do you have a specific plan to encourage economic development for Meade County? ANSWER 4: Yes. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: Business background and/or leadership qualities? The office of county judgeexecutive requires both with a strong emphasis on leadership. Will the leader create a climate of cooperation and trust? Of actually moving forward with designated goals and objectives? Of putting the needs of our citizens ahead of everything else? Do they possess strong organizational skills? Do they know how to build consensus? These are qualities that are essential for a business to be successful. If the statement is: Have I owned my own business? No. I have written and submitted budgets in my professional work in/for the churches. Allen & I raised our boys on one income for many years. This taught me to prioritize... to be frugal. I know the value of hard work and the importance of every dollar. I bring that experience and knowledge to the table as. In closing, Warren Bennis, a leadership expert stated, “A business short on capital can borrow money and one with poor location can move; but a business short on leadership has little chance of survival.”

QUESTION 1: What is the number one goal you wish to achieve while in office the next four years? ANSWER 1: One goal of many that I feel is very important is to push hard both the Retail and Industrial Economic Development growth in Meade County. We can create immediate jobs and revenue by assisting our existing businesses to expand their operations. Simultaneously implementing a recruiting plan that would attract new retail/service businesses and industry, thus supplementing our tax base and growing a larger income stream. QUESTION 2: What is one major change you would try to bring about to save taxpayer dollars in Meade County? ANSWER 2: One major change to save taxpayers’ dollars in our county’s $12,000,000 million budget is to analyze, identify, and reduce wasteful spending habits without cutting needed county provided services. Our revenue stream increases directly with the marketing and growth of our county’s economic development which in turn holds down the necessity to raise taxes on the citizens of the county. QUESTION 3: There have been many discussions over the years of plans to pave all of Meade County’s roads. Is this type of plan part of your agenda if elected? Yes or no, and how will you pursue accomplishing this? ANSWER 3: Meade County presently has only less than five miles of gravel roads in the county road system. This excludes those service district roads that will come into the system and be surfaced after they satisfy the Meade County road ordinance. This plan seems to be working well but I will consider any improvements. QUESTION 4: Do you have a specific plan to encourage economic development for Meade County? ANSWER 4: Even during my tenure as your state representative, I was actively involved in the growth of our economic development. After serving as state representative and because of my vision of future growth for Meade County, on a personal business level, I became active in executing facets of economic development by renovating and making many improvements to Lynn’s Pins Bowling Center. As recent as August of 2010, as preparation to be the better qualified candidate for Meade County Judge-Executive, I used my personal time and expenses to successfully complete the University of Kentucky Institute for Economic Development Course. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I was self-employed as a general contractor for 23 years. Then I worked for the Louisville/Jefferson County Regional Airport as a Chief Building Inspector during the building of the $50,000,000 Kentucky Air National Guard complex at the then Standiford field. I then worked as a contract employee at Fort Knox with the Recruiting Support Command as a machinist. I also served as the President of the Doe Valley Association and President of the Doe Valley Utility Company. My wife, Nancye, and I purchased the Bowling Center in Brandenburg and revived that business to what it has grown into today. We also built and managed the Little Angels daycare business in Brandenburg. I was elected the 27th District State Representative, where I served on the Seniors’ and Military Affairs committee, State Government See LYNN, Page A9

QUESTION 1: Do you believe the Meade County Attorney’s office is adequately funded to perform its duties? ANSWER 1: I believe the County Attorney’s Office is adequately funded to perform its duties. However, I believe the funds are not well utilized. I hope to hire two Assistant County Attorneys at no additional cost to the county or to taxpayers with the funding that is already in place by re-working the County Attorney budget. A second assistant county attorney will allow the office to provide counsel, at no additional cost, to the 109 Board and the Zoning Commission and Board. More assistants will also mean shorter court days and faster service to the county. The office of the County Attorney must be run most efficiently to adequately perform the duties required. Systems and procedures need to be put in place to streamline all processes, including the collection of checks returned for insufficient funds. QUESTION 2: How best in the capacity of Meade County Attorney can you serve its citizens? ANSWER 2: I have eight years experience as a prosecutor, including 3½ years as an Assistant County Attorney for Breckinridge County. I have also clerked for the Kentucky Supreme Court and thus have experience at all levels of the court system. The county attorney’s office needs to have a true open door policy. Citizens need to be able to speak with the county attorney to answer any questions that they may have and to resolve any issues in accordance with the law. Accordingly, I will be a full-time County Attorney at the office or in Court not less than 8 hours per day. Citizens need answers, not long waits and closed doors. It has been said that 90% of success is showing up, on time. My staff will be on time and prepared to take care of the county’s business. QUESTION 3: Do you feel maximum punishment should always be assigned to convicted DUI offenders? ANSWER 3:. Every case must be dealt with and evaluated based upon its facts. Drunk drivers, and our community, deserve consistent punishment. In situations where a victim is injured or killed by a drunk driver, I believe the maximum punishment is completely appropriate. I believe every DUI offender should be held accountable for their actions and that a DUI should never be dismissed or amended. I fully support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and their efforts to make our roadways safe for everyone. It should not and will not matter who you are. If you drive drunk, you will be arrested. QUESTION 4: Do you think a parent owing back child support payments should be incarcerated or allowed to keep working? ANSWER 4: I support collecting child support from absentee parents by any means possible including, as a last resort, incarceration. I also support publishing the names of dead beat parents in See ROBERTS, Page A9

QUESTION 1: Do you believe the Meade County Attorney’s office is adequately funded to perform its duties? ANSWER 1: Under the current budget, the Meade County Attorney’s Office successfully performs all of its functions because of a dedicated and hard-working staff that is willing to take on multiple administrative roles. However, the office, and the county, would be better served with additional funding to support a second assistant county attorney. As our county grows, the burden on the County Attorney’s Office grows as well in many ways from the increasing number of crime victims that come into the office for assistance to the increase in duties representing multiple county agencies. Having a second assistant county attorney would assist in meeting these increasing demands. QUESTION 2: How best in the capacity of Meade County Attorney can you serve its citizens? ANSWER 2: As Meade County Attorney, I assist the citizens in so many different ways that picking one “best” way is difficult. I prosecute criminal offenses keeping victims in mind, including recovering restitution for them. I increased cold check collection for local merchants. I have been recognized for outstanding child support collection. I work with taxpayers to get delinquent taxes paid. In this weak economy, all of these efforts serve the citizens of Meade County. QUESTION 3: Do you feel maximum punishment should always be assigned to convicted DUI offenders? ANSWER 3: Meade County is the toughest county for DUI prosecution in our judicial district and in the surrounding geographical area. I have no intention of reducing the current sentencing recommendations made for DUIs. There are simply no set of circumstances that justify driving under the influence, and everyone found guilty of doing so should be sentenced pursuant to statute. The maximum jail sentence for a DUI First Offense is thirty days in jail. Unlike some of the surrounding counties that sentence offenders to time served (which is often less than 24 hours) with no probation, I require that defendants serve a minimum of 48 hours with probation for two years that includes no consumption or possession of alcohol for the term of probation. QUESTION 4: Do you think a parent owing back child support payments should be incarcerated or allowed to keep working? ANSWER 4:. The goal of child support enforcement is always collection. After all, the point is to provide support to children. However, incarceration is appropriate for many parents prosecuted for non-support, particularly when they are not employed, are not seeking employment, and have prior nonsupport convictions. I have gone as far as setting up a sting with the Kentucky State Police to apprehend a defendant with a prior felony nonsupport conviction who owed more than $10,000.00 in back child support. Unfortunately, after he was apprehended and brought before the Meade Circuit Court, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office released him on probation from incarceration. He once again is not paying his child support as ordered. When parents are employed and are making an effort to pay their past-due support, I try to work with See MATNEY, Page A9

Friday, October 22, 2010

Sheriff

2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES Jailer

The News Standard - A9

Roberts From page A8

Clifford L. Wise (D) Sheriff

William “Butch” Kerrick (R) Sheriff

Nate Lahue (I) Sheriff

Troy Seelye (D) Jailer

Carlton “Daryl” Haynes (R) Jailer

QUESTION 1: What is the one major improvement you feel you can accomplish in the Meade County Sheriff’s Department in the next four years? ANSWER 1: While there are many improvements we are planning, perhaps the one with the greatest impact on our community will be to rejoin the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force and to work more closely with neighboring law enforcement agencies. Meade County is not currently taking advantage of the Task Force. We will benefit from the use of their drug undercover operations in order to detail the illegal drug activity going on. Close working relationships with city police in Brandenburg, Muldraugh, Irvington, Radcliff, and Vine Grove will give us a more concentrated effort to control all crime in our area. We have learned that a cooperative front from the entire area is the best way to prevent illegal activities up front. QUESTION 2: What do you see as the biggest crime threat to the citizens of Meade County and how do you plan to neutralize that threat? ANSWER 2: Basically, there are two major crime threats to our citizens with the first being the manufacture, distribution and use of illegal drugs. The illicit use of prescription medications is big business. The other crime of consequence is home and business burglary. Obviously, the most effective method of eradication is detection and prosecution. Eyes and ears are needed in our community. We will initiate the C.A.R.E. Program to train and equip citizens in a block watch endeavor that will give us a visible and obvious source of information. For more information on this program, go to cliffwise.com and click on C.A.R.E. As stated previously, getting the Task Force back into the county will give us a tremendous resource in fighting drugs. Larry Schmidt, a former LMPD detective will be advantageous to our enforcement program. QUESTION 3: Do you believe you can run the department as is necessary to protect the citizens within current budget restraints? How? ANSWER 3: The sheriff’s office is funded primarily through fees from the collection of taxes and properties seized in successful drug crime convictions. We feel that efficient tax collection methods as well as intensified drug case seizures of property will provide adequate income to train, equip and maintain our law enforcement officers. We will continue to seek and write grant proposals for special projects monies. QUESTION 4: If elected, will you have an open door policy allowing the public to express problems? Will you maintain regular contact with communities? How? ANSWER 4: The simple answer to this question is anyone who needs to meet face-to-face with the sheriff will certainly be given the opportunity to do so. A website will also be maintained to allow people to keep up to date on matters being handled by the department. Our deputies will be instructed to be as accessible as possible to the citizens. They will be in the various communities on regular basis. It is our goal to treat everyone with the dignity and respect each deserves. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: For four years as sheriff I was the chief administrative officer for the department. My duties entailed See WISE, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the one major improvement you feel you can accomplish in the Meade County Sheriff’s Department in the next four years? ANSWER 1: During my term as your Sheriff, I have made the department more efficient, accountable, professional, and provided 24/7 patrol coverage in our community. I have put in place a full-time detective, and two full-time “drug task force” detective. I have already proven that I am capable of improving the Sheriff’s Department. But, there is always room for more improvement. In the next four years, I would like to maintain my current staffing, increase the number of Deputies patrolling our county, add on additional SRO officer (school resource officer) to our growing school system, and improve the communities “Drug Awareness Program”, all while remaining fiscally responsible to the citizens of Meade County. The number one major improvement that I feel I can accomplish is to add an additional School Resource Officer to our county school system. QUESTION 2: What do you see as the biggest crime threat to the citizens of Meade County and how do you plan to neutralize that threat? ANSWER 2: The manufacturing and distribution of “Meth” and other illegal drugs in our county, is by far the biggest crime threat. In the current economy, individuals are turning to illegal drug activity, to make ends meet, or to make the quick dollar. I feel that the actions required to fight this problem are to elect the Sheriff who is the most experienced and qualified in law enforcement. I have started several programs such as the “Drug Tip Line”, and “HOPE” line to let individuals anonymously call to report illegal criminal activity. I have employed experienced drug Detectives and Deputies during my administration. Our number of indictments and arrests are proof that we are making great strides in combating the drug problem that we all face in our community. It takes time to build these programs. I hope I get the opportunity, to continue, to build on these programs. QUESTION 3: Do you believe you can run the department as is necessary to protect the citizens within current budget restraints? How? ANSWER 3: During my administration I have made the Sheriff’s department more efficient, accountable, and employed more full-time officers than any prior Sheriff’s administration. All while staying within a balanced budget, and remaining fiscally responsible to the citizens of Meade County. I have returned over Forty Thousand Dollars in Excess Fees to Fiscal Court. I feel the citizens of Meade County are better protected now during my administration, than they have been in the history of the past Sheriff’s departments. My office has a tax collection rate of over 97%, which is far above the state average for counties in Kentucky. We have an internal auditing system where as no one individual can approve the writing of checks, and a two person auditing system on bank account reconciliation, and audit reports. We have an inventory auditing system of Sheriff’s department equipment for the first time in the history of the Sheriff’s department. QUESTION 4: If elected, will you have an open door policy allowing the public See KERRICK, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the one major improvement you feel you can accomplish in the Meade County Sheriff’s Department in the next four years? ANSWER 1: One major improvement I foresee is education of the public about freedom. Freedom requires personal responsibility, and people need to take this challenge seriously to understand our Constitution & Bills of Rights and recognize the seriousness of the times for our Nation. The office of sheriff is America’s last hope for maintaining our Republic, and standing up for the people that elected him against Federal or State encroachments. The sheriff is the people’s sworn protector. How do we face the challenge of getting our country and Constitution back? How do we protect and defend America? We start right here. We must start at home, in our own county. We must keep those at bay who would confiscate bank accounts, guns, property, and children. I want to break the mold of hierarchy in law enforcement. The sheriff belongs to the people and a true sheriff protects the people, not the government. QUESTION 2: What do you see as the biggest crime threat to the citizens of Meade County and how do you plan to neutralize that threat? ANSWER 2: Statistically, we have large amounts of burglary and larceny, and I perceive that law enforcement in this county is reactive instead of proactive. Implementing a proactive stance that is police initiated (for example, a given area is known for certain kinds of crimes on certain days), will result either in prevention of crime from occurring, a reduction in number, or will be there to make an arrest as the crime occurs. I also promote personal responsibility for citizens to arm themselves, agreeing with the 2nd Amendment right (examples: Kennesaw, Georgia and the country of Switzerland). Statistics prove my point: crime rate fell dramatically, and has proven that the presence of firearms actually improves safety and security. Why? Criminals do not have a death wish. The crime rate will decrease with the simple knowledge that the entire community is armed. This outstanding idea promotes personal responsibility of the citizen. QUESTION 3: Do you believe you can run the department as is necessary to protect the citizens within current budget restraints? How? ANSWER 3: Absolutely! A servant of the public has no other option but to abide by budgetary constraints. We have seen our “public servants” in government try to spend our country out of debt which is impossible, futile and ignorant. Sound fiscal policies set boundaries. Every citizen should be a “watchdog” over how the government spends their money. My goal is to spend the public’s money only on what is prudent and necessary for the safety and protection of the community. I would like nothing better than returning unspent money back to the people, and I would consider that being a wise and prudent public servant. I would hope that is what the citizens of this county would want also. QUESTION 4: If elected, will you have an open door policy allowing the public to express problems? Will you maintain regular contact with communities? How? ANSWER 4: 14 years in the See LAHUE, Page A12

QUESTION 1: There have been several well-publicized jail deaths in the surrounding area. What would you do to prevent this in Meade County? ANSWER 1: According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics from 2000 through 2007, nationwide, jail administrators reported eight thousand one hundred ten (8,110) inmate deaths in custody. These deaths were a result of specific medical conditions or more acute events such as suicides or homicides. The unfortunate reality is that incustody deaths do occur, and it is impossible for anyone to completely eliminate that possibility. Risk factors such as serious mental health issues, serious medical conditions, poor health, and long term drug and alcohol abuse contribute to that possibility. Concerning the custody and care of inmates, the Meade County Detention Center is vigilant in following all guidelines, regulation and standards as set forth by the Kentucky Department of Corrections and will continue to do so. QUESTION 2: What type of medical system would you create for Meade County jail inmates and how will your plan impact the budget? ANSWER 2: The Meade County Detention Center currently has an established medical system for inmates. This system addresses inmate medical needs and provides the necessary and proper medical care for those who are incarcerated. This system is in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards and is approved by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. QUESTION 3: What type of new technologies would you like to see utilized within the jail? Why? And, would they be budget friendly? ANSWER 3: Whether it is through new technology or new equipment, my administration is always looking for way to improve jail operations. If the funds were available, I would upgrade from our current jail software management system to a system called JailTracker. This is a more advanced corrections management system designed for corrections professionals. My administration utilizes new technology when it is necessary and feasible to do so. Technology has its advantages; however, the best asset of any organization is its employees. QUESTION 4: Would your plans for the Meade County Jail include a reduction or increase in staffing? 4. Day in and day out the staff of the Meade County Detention Center faithfully serve the citizens of Meade County. Public safety is our number one mission and every employee is vital to accomplishing this mission. Although the detention center could always use and justify additional staff, we realize that we must work within the constraints of the budget. The number of current staff is warranted and is necessary for the safe and effective operation of the jail. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. QUESTION 5: Prior to becoming Jailer, I successfully ran a small business and served for four years as a Magistrate on the Meade County Fiscal Court. This, in conjunction with nearly 8 years of successfully managing the jail, gives me the experience and training that is necessary to fulfill the duties of this office. Since taking office, I have consistently operated within the budget and have adopted policies and procedures that have helped See SEELYE, Page A12

QUESTION 1: There have been several well-publicized jail deaths in the surrounding area. What would you do to prevent this in Meade County? ANSWER 1. I will use these sad instances in other counties, as well as deaths associated with the Meade County Detention Center, as learning opportunities to create a safer environment. Suicidal tendencies, mental illness, pre-existing medical conditions, and contraction of illness while in custody, are all contributing factors to jail deaths. Upon classification, inmates with pre-existing mental or physical health conditions would be identified and evaluated for appropriate treatment and/or placement. When speaking specifically about suicide, I feel that a special housing area is appropriate. This area would be under 24 hour video surveillance as well as a scheduled inmate check. Appropriate emergency response training is also a necessity when working to eliminate jail deaths. I will coordinate with appropriate agencies to offer continuous training for all staff to help prevent jail injuries or deaths. If a morbidity and mortality review is not currently in use, I would make this a critical part of my suicide prevention and emergency medical response plan as well. QUESTION 2: What type of medical system would you create for Meade County jail inmates and how will your plan impact the budget? ANSWER 2: As Jailer, I will examine the current medical services in place. First order of business would be to take a proactive approach to inmate medical treatment. Identifying illness before it escalates can save the county money in the long term. There are options for inmate health care that need to be researched. At a minimum, we would follow the existing guidelines set forth by the KY Dept. of Corrections. Further, I would seek out information on accreditation with agencies such as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. By creating a partnership with this type of national organization, we would create an environment that protects the community, staff, and inmates. This would also lower overall costs for medical treatment of inmates and provide a well managed and well documented treatment system. QUESTION 3: What type of new technologies would you like to see utilized within the jail? Why? And, would they be budget friendly? ANSWER 3: I will initiate a pilot project that would introduce the use of a remote video link from the jail to the courtroom. A remote video link can be used for inmates with disabilities or certain inmates that pose specific risk to the public, staff, and other inmates. These individuals may pose a flight risk or may simply be refusing to cooperate for transport. This type of technology would be an asset by allowing the jail to help expedite the judicial process while minimizing risks to all involved parties. Savings to the jail would be visible in the reduction of overall man hours. These saved man hours could be better used in other jail programs. It would save taxpayer dollars by reducing the amount of courtroom hours necessary to deliver judgment to an individual. QUESTION 4: Would your plans for the Meade County Jail include a reduction or increase in staffing? QUESTION 4: As jailer, I will make sure that the See HAYNES, Page A12

order to collect past due support. If the child support is not paid by the parent, taxpayers end up footing the bill. However, all people need to and will be treated in a fair and respectful manner. If the parent owing back child support payments will work to pay off the arrears and keep their support current, then I am glad to work with them. However, when an absentee parent simply will neither work nor pay, incarceration is an effective tool. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background? ANSWER 5: I have six years experience working in private law offices. I began my career as a file clerk at the age of sixteen in a local law office. I have experience ranging from working at a small firm (two attorneys) to a large firm (50+ attorneys). I currently am the Vice President of the Meade County Museum and Arts Council where we attract entertainment to the Brandenburg waterfront to increase tourism in the county. In 1995, I won third place in the National Miss Future Business Leader competition, held in Orlando, Florida, with competitors from across the nation. I plan to put all of this experience to work in the County Attorney’s Office where businesses need a tremendous amount of services and support. I have been and will be an effective administrator. I will hit the ground running from day one, whether I have a desk or not.

Matney From page A8 them where appropriate. In district court, I am able to rely on incarceration with work-release to keep parents working. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background? ANSWER 5: I graduated from Eastern Kentucky University magna cum laude with a Bachelor ’s Degree in Political Science and a Master ’s Degree in Public Administration with an emphasis on Community Development. I obtained my law degree from the University of Kentucky in 1999. However, being a successful county attorney does not depend on academic achievement. My professional experience includes positions with planning and zoning in Lexington, Richmond and Berea, Kentucky, as well as successfully managing a private legal practice in Brandenburg prior to being elected as the Meade County Attorney. I have experience working within a planned budget and managing staff to include hiring decisions and other personnel actions. I am experienced in community development and working with multiple agencies to achieve a common goal.

Lynn From page A8 committee, Economic Development committee, and the Governors’ BRAC Task Force committee. I represented the Corp of Engineers as a Senior Quality Assurance III over all the electrical and low voltage systems in the $240,000,000 Human Resources Center of Excellence at Ft Knox. Presently, I serve on the Meade County Industrial Authority board, the Solid Waste Advisory committee, and the committee to develop the present Meade County Comprehensive Plan. 2010 General Election is November 2.

A10 - The News Standard

Magistrate, District 1

2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES Magistrate, District 2

Friday, October 22, 2010

Magistrate, District 3

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Chris Cottrell (D) Magistrate, District 1

Thomas J. Goddard (I) Magistrate, District 1

Herbert “Herbie” Chism (D) Magistrate, District 2

Mitch Shortt (R) Magistrate, District 2

Mark D. Hubbard (D) Magistrate, District 3

Gale DeLano (R) Magistrate, District 3

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: One of the biggest deficiencies I see is the access and transparency to Fiscal Court for the citizens of Meade County. I know nearly everything Fiscal Court does is open to the public, but many of Meade County’s citizens, either because of work or where they work, can’t make it to the courthouse during its hours of operation. Fiscal Court needs a web site that should have the Judge’s and Magistrate’s contact information, upcoming events and meetings, agendas for future meetings, of the minutes past meetings, and an online database of all county ordinances. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: I propose a 5-year tax incentive to any businesses opening or relocating to Meade County. The new tax rate would start at 20% the first year, 40% the second year, 60% the third year, 80% the fourth year, and finally on the fifth year they would be at the standard tax rate. The ultimate goal would be to attract new businesses to the county and use the added tax base to lower all existing businesses taxes by as much as 10%. The new tax rate and the new tax incentive plan should make Meade County more inviting for potential business owners. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: Meade County currently has an Abandoned Property Ordinance on the books that is unenforceable and rendered useless. It was rendered useless in January 2008 when then Code Enforcement Officer Hank Shaffner was relieved of his duties. The next Fiscal Court needs to hire a Code Enforcement Officer so this ordinance can serve its purpose. If you are unaware of what this ordinance was drafted for, take a ride to Flaherty and look at the property next to the Flaherty Fire Department. Used with some common sense, the Abandoned Property Ordinance can help us to get rid of some properties that are eyesores and are a risk to public health and safety. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: I would not be in favor of proposing any new ordinances when we have ordinances that are not enforced. The next Fiscal Court needs to take a new look at all the county ordinances that need to be revised or eliminated. There’s no reason to leave an ordinance on the books that’s not being used or enforced. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: While working for the Shelbyville Mixing Center, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and Norfolk Southern Railroad, I was a shift leader and trainer of newly hired employees. My responsibilities were then increased for the to accounting for the multi-million dollar inventory that moved distribution of vehicles in and out of this crucial distribution hub. A back injury caused me to join the family business at Ray’s Ford-Mercury, where I am the internet, as well as a mastercertified sales consultant with a near 100 percent customer sales satisfaction rating. I have been able to achieve See COTTRELL, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: While the county did do a fine job over the last 4 years of stopping some of the waste of money, and maintaining the tax rate at the current amount, there are still areas that need to be addressed or brought to the attention of the public. For example: the jail payment is not made by the jail but by the county taxpayers. In the area of EMS insurance billing, are we billing properly or are we missing some key areas that would result in more money refunded to us by the insurance company? The insurance company does not cut any cost to us the taxpayer when they charge us a premium, why should we let them get away with any money that should be paid to the count for the services we provide. Department heads need to be at all monthly Fiscal Court meetings. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: Offer developers big and small, businesses (new, existing) tax incentives for creating new businesses or expanding current businesses. We all want the county to grow but what incentive do we offer them? We zone the property and issue the permits and let them go on their way. It is expensive to start a new business and just as expensive to expand an existing business. The developer or business is putting hundreds of thousands of dollars in collateral to build or expand, at least we should sit down with him with offers in tax cut incentives to assist in getting the business or housing development up and going. The reward from the business could be people hire, money spent inside the county for food, gas, etc. It is a house or a housing development it means families, money spent in the county for gas, Kroger or other shopping stores, entertainment, children in school. The repercussion of giving a few tax incentives far outweighs the smaller amount of return on the taxed properties. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: We got the road service district ordinance that was rewritten by the Fiscal Court and it is well written, but I believe that it is written too strong or tough for the people to be able to participate. I also feel that there is more that we could do to make the cost of road improvement more affordable to the taxpayer that lives on these unimproved roads. The county taxes are the 4th highest in the Commonwealth, we should be able to do more for the price they pay. Yes it would benefit them when it came to the resale of their home but it also benefits the county in property appraisal and money received from the state in county roads funds, a win-win situation and a county government working with the people the way that it should. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: There are plenty of ordinances on the books, some work well, See GODDARD, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the one deﬁciency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? Chose not to participate. QUESTION 2: Describe one speciﬁc proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. Chose not to participate. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? Chose not to participate. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? Chose not to participate. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. Chose not to participate.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: One deficiency is our lack of jobs in the county. We need the Fiscal Court to be very aggressive in the pursuit of new businesses to relocate in Meade County. We need to have tax structure that is business friendly. Cutting business tax will help to attract new businesses to locate to Meade County and give our existing businesses the opportunity to grow and expand. This will all work to create more jobs from new and existing business so we can give our citizens the opportunity to make a living closer to home. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: I think property taxes and business taxes should be lower and I will vote to do so when given the opportunity. Lower taxes would encourage growth and allow our citizens more of their money to spend. This in turn will stimulate our local business, reduce foreclosures, and be more appealing to companies wanting to move into the county and actually bring in more tax revenue and jobs. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: I think we need to take a look at the road ordinance for subdivisions being built. What is currently in place has run our developers out of Meade County and is being unfriendly to the new people moving in as well as our children that would like to build. New construction would increase our tax base and help to lower our property taxes. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: I would like to pass a resolution from Fiscal Court to send to Frankfort that no independent taxing districts can raise taxes without a direct vote of the people. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I have worked in the health care field since 1978. I worked in hospital administration where I managed 50 plus employees and dealt with million dollar budgets. Responsibility included recruitment and retention of physicians and employees. I managed construction projects for two hospital expansions. I currently own a medical sales business where I manage all aspects of the business from making sales calls, business proposals, training staff, expansion of product lines and payroll.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: Lack of communication and information with the citizens of Meade County. Fiscal Court needs to build a web page with all county ordinances, agenda’s for all Fiscal Court meetings. This would allow citizens another way to be informed of all Fiscal Court meetings. This would also open the line of communication. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: Meade County needs to offer tax incentives for new businesses wanting to locate or relocate in Meade County. We also need to offer incentives to our existing businesses. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: Ordinances need to be reviewed from time to time, to assure they are enforceable and meet the needs of the citizens of Meade County. When reviewing the ordinances, Fiscal Court needs to seek input from our citizens. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: While out on the campaign trail the two most issues of concern I hear from the citizens of the 3rd district are abandoned property and nuisances. I feel Fiscal Court needs to appoint a Code Enforcement Officer. Under the direction of Planning and Zoning, support from the County Attorney, Sheriff’s Department and Fiscal Court, the Code Enforcement Officer should be able to carry out his/her duty as directed by the Abandoned Property Ordinance. With the nuisance issue, Fiscal Court needs to seek legal advice to assure all Kentucky Revised Statues are followed to uphold the law and that the laws are enforced. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I have worked for Sysco Louisville for 20 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to work in several different capacities such as delivery associate, driver trainer, transportation supervisor, night warehouse supervisor and currently safety manager for the past nine years. During this time I have been responsible for OSHA, EPA, USDA and FDA policies and procedures. I have the following certifications: OSHA 30, Hazard Analysis Critical Control (Seafood) and Incident Command System Intermediate 300 – Advanced 400 through the Department of Home Land Security certifications. For the past four years I have had the honor and privilege to serve the residents of the Flaherty, Guston, and Otter Creek precincts.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: The main deficiency I see in Meade County government is the exclusion of the voters from any decision-making in the government process. In the Commonwealth’s Bill of Rights, Section 4, it states“all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety, happiness and protection of property.” This clearly establishes that I, Magistrate of the 3rd district, am only the extension of the voice of the people and that all actions taken by me should and will be taken only after due interaction with the residents of that district. I will establish sites where I will hold town hall meetings to discuss the issues and the results will dictate what my actions will be. Return the government back to the people where it belongs. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: The only way we can spur economic development in Meade County is a reduction of taxes and having an incentive program that will draw businesses into the county. Companies are in business to make a profit and Meade County, having the third highest tax rate in Kentucky, greatly reduces that profit. It only makes sense that companies would choose to locate in one of the surrounding counties unless we become more business friendly by reducing taxes and providing some kind of incentive for their investing in our county. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: We need to revisit all ordinances and be realistic in their content. We need to contact the residents of Meade County and outside experts to gain their desires and expertise before keeping as is, rewriting, eliminating or establishing new ordinances. Any decision affecting the citizens should be made by the people, not the representatives of the people. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: Answered in question three. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I am retired from the U.S. Army, which provided over 20 years of leadership skills. I was a partner in and managed a storage company in Cloverport, Ky. Managed an Auto Parts Store in Irvington, Kentucky for 16 years.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Magistrate, District 4

2010 ELECTION CANDIDATES

The News Standard - A11

Magistrate, District 6

Magistrate, District 5

Tony Staples (D) Magistrate, District 4

Gary P. Chapman (R) Magistrate, District 4

Harold E. Davidson (D) Magistrate, District 5

Steve Wardrip (R) Magistrate, District 5

Randall Hardesty (D) Magistrate, District 6

Debra Masterson (R) Magistrate, District 6

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: I feel one major deficiency is efficient and effective communication. It is imperative that our government does a better job of listening, working together, and not taking things personal. My goal is to improve communication within the government and with the constituents that we serve. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: One specific proposal that I believe would spur economic development is advertising the Industrial Park on the Internet. This would ensure that we reach our target audience quickly and in a cost efficient manner. I also strongly believe that working with existing businesses to expand will plant the seed for further economic development. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: The road ordinance needs work. The final road inspections should involve more then one person. For example, the Judge or the Magistrate from the area in question should also be included and required to sign off on the inspection before completion. Also, the request for the inspections should go to the Road Supervisor, not the Planning and Zoning Office. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: Not at this time. We need to continue to improve the current ordinances. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I have served as Magistrate of the Fourth District for the last four years. I retired from Century Aluminum in 2007 after 34 years. When I retired, I was General Supervisor of two departments with six supervisors, 110 employees and a budget of over 15 million dollars. I set the budget and had to work within that budget. I had to handle human resource issues and terminate when necessary. I worked with OSHA, the Coast Guard, and the EPA. I hold a limited Western Rivers Boat License; have served as the past president of the St. Johns PTA, The Kentucky Polled Hereford Association, the Meade County Cattleman’s Association, the Meade County Extension Council, and the 4-H Council. I am presently a voting delegate for the National Polled Hereford Association and serve on the Advisory Council for the Meade County Cattleman’s Association. I feel that my diverse background and experience serving as the fourth District Magistrate has prepared me well for a renewed term. I know what needs to be improved and the best way to go about achieving those initiatives.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: I would like to see Meade County government become more business friendly. I have attended most of the Fiscal Court meetings over the past year and I believe we need to do a better job in working with our current businesses as well as potential new businesses in creating an environment that encourages their investment in our county. It seems we make it difficult for businesses to grow and prosper by burdening them with difficult regulations and excessive taxes. Growth in small businesses can lead to an increase in the tax base and allow a decrease in taxes. This will encourage more businesses to bring good paying, quality jobs to our county. We need to be proactive in seeking out ways to attract these types of jobs through offering an environment that will allow and encourage businesses to invest in Meade County and not go to neighboring counties. Lowering business inventory and personal property tax and revisiting our Subdivision and Road Ordinance to make it simple and concise are two specific ways to make our county government more business friendly. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: I would propose to reduce business inventory and personal property tax in Meade County. We need to revisit these taxes and lower them where possible to indicate to current and prospective businesses that Meade County is open for business. We need to make sure all businesses understand we encourage their new or continued investment in Meade County QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? I would like to see the current Subdivision and Road Ordinance be revised to make it more practical for developers to comply with the requirements. We all agree that the roads built need to be up to the required standards. However, we need to be realistic about the requirements and expectations required of developers. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel in this case. I would research other successful ordinances that are in place in counties that are attracting new developments and model our ordinance after one this is working. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: I do not have any ordinances at this point I would propose. I believe in limited or smaller government and would rely on the ordinances that are currently in place. I would represent the 4th District and if a new ordinance is needed and the majority of the residents of the 4th District agree, I would be open to reviewing a new ordinance that would be in the best interest of Meade County. I would support passing a resolution from Fiscal Court to send to the state legislature that no independent taxing district could pass a tax increase without a direct vote of the people. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I graduated from Meade County High School in 1971 and the See CHAPMAN, Page A12

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: There are several, but one in particular is the Fiscal Court taking roads into the county system with out them meeting specifications as set forth in the County Road Ordinance. The developer who has these roads built should have to meet all the specifications for they are the ones making the money off these developments. It is not the tax-payers responsibility to be out the money to bring these roads up to specifications and at what costs? QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: First and foremost I believe we need someone with more expertise and experience in promoting economic development, especially the Industrial Park, than we presently have. If this means creating a position or reaching outside of the county for help then the county needs to do so if at all possible. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: The Abandoned Property Ordinance needs a Code Enforcement Officer so that it can be legitimately enforced. Without this the ordinance is useless and abandoned properties will not be cleaned up and will remain an eyesore for the county. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: No. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I attended Western Kentucky University where I majored in political science, worked for LG&E for 31 years and served as Chief Union Steward at the Muldraugh plant for several years. I farmed, raised tobacco and beef cattle for approximately 25 years on my farm near Ekron. I also served on the Meade County Fiscal Court for 12 years and gained much experience in being able to serve the people of District 5 and gained much experience in handling many of the issues and concerns of the people.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: I would like to make all entities of county government more accountable to the taxpayers. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: I would like to see lower business taxes, offer tax incentives to businesses wanting to come to Meade county and existing businesses that want to expand. This would market the Industrial Park and therefore would get the debt of the Industrial Park off the backs of taxpayers. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: I would like to see the Subdivision Ordinance, Road Ordinance and the Road Service Districts all revisited. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: I would like to see ordinances we have in effect now made more workable therefore limiting the need for new ordinances. I am for less intrusive government. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I have owned and operated Steve Wardrip Trucking since 1978. I take care of the day-to-day operation including, purchasing and maintenance and all other aspects of the business.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deficiency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: We have to start putting the people of the entire county first. I’d like to see Fiscal Court work as a team, and stop the partisan politics which keeps the county from growing. QUESTION 2: Describe one specific proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: Lowering inventory taxes to encourage businesses to give Meade County a serious look. Our county is among the highest taxed in Kentucky, which keeps new growth at a minimum. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: People want something done about the abandoned property around the county. There are state laws as well as a county ordinance on the books, but the problem still prevails. I would like to determine if it’s the ordinance that is ineffectual, or the enforcement. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: No, I don’t think we need any more ordinances than we already have. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: For over 30 years I worked with management at the US Army Medical Department Activity at Fort Knox. We had a staff of more than 1,000 soldiers and civilians covering a six state area. As in any business, we had a budget and business plans, and continually dealt with facility upkeep, staffing, training, supplies and equipment. In addition, we had responsibility for the safety and welfare of our staff and patients. My husband and I own a small farm in Payneville, and constantly make business decisions to make our operation profitable.

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trict, I am currently Chairman of the Banking and Insurance Committee, in addition to my responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee. I am also honored to sit on the Agriculture and Small Business, Education, and Rural Issues Committees. I embrace these responsibilities and look forward to continuing to serve the people of this district with honor and integrity.

QUESTION 1: What is the one deﬁciency you see in Meade County government you would like most to correct and how? ANSWER 1: Not having more public hearings on issues, such as certain ordinances. I think we should let the citizens come and voice their opinions on issues that affect their lives and the lives of their families, before the issues are voted on to pass or not to pass. I would also like to see the nuisance ordinance voted on by the citizens. QUESTION 2: Describe one speciﬁc proposal you would offer to spur economic development in Meade County. ANSWER 2: Give tax breaks to new businesses. Work with joining counties to attract big businesses. The general idea is to create large blocks of available, accessible, and marketable land in an economical way, without regard to county boundaries, that will result in greater development and more job opportunities for local residents. QUESTION 3: Are there any Meade County ordinances you would like to see strengthened, weakened, or eliminated? How and/or why? ANSWER 3: All of our present ordinances should be reviewed at least once a year and take out parts that aren’t working and add parts that will work. We need ordinances that citizens understand and not wording that can be taken two or three different ways. QUESTION 4: Are there new ordinances you would propose? ANSWER 4: I think we have enough ordinances at present. We need to work to get the present ordinances implemented, so they can be used properly for our citizens. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: After my high school graduation I attended Bellarmine College for three years majoring in business administration. From college I joined the U.S. Army reserves for seven years. In 1964 I met my wife Jenny. We married in 1965 and have been together 45 years. We raised 4 children Lori Mattingly (Jeff), Bradley Hardesty (Shelia), Becky Durbin (Glen), and Travis Hardesty known by Mater. We have 4 grandchildren Jeremy and Julia Mattingly, Amanda and Cody Durbin. We also gave 3 great stepsons and 4 great-great stepdaughters. After working 3 years at Catalyst Chemicals in Louisville I was employed by Olin Chemicals of Brandenburg (now Arch Chemicals) for 38 years. I retired from Arch in 2006. I have been 6th District Magistrate since 2007. I have grown up in a rural area and have lived and farmed in the 6th District all my life. I know the needs of the citizens in rural areas and like very much to help people and try to get good things done for my community and 6th District as well as all Meade County.

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From page A7 “A” rating from the National Riﬂe Association. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I am the owner and operator of Greer Insurance, founded in 1990. I am also a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky. As your State Representative for the 27th Dis-

Jantzen From page A7 their family values and values that we hold dear. It should be our duty to be accountable to the citizens. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I was raised in Meade County, graduated in 1978, moved to Louisville to attend college. After college, we moved back to Meade County. I was the Service Manager of a multimillion dollar rental business. Soon, I started a TV and VCR repair business in Meade County which I did for 11 years. My wife

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and I bought a hair salon and, being a supporter of shooting sports, opened a gun shop. TV’s and VCR’s became so inexpensive that the business was no longer proﬁtable. In 1994, I started teaching at the college in Elizabethtown. Eventually that turned into Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. While there, I have earned several degrees and promoted to Professor of Information Technology. At the college, I have been in charge of large budgets. Over the years, I have started several businesses and still operate the gun shop and a computer consulting business.

Sipes From page A7 QUESTION 5: Describe your business background? ANSWER 5: I have been a practicing attorney for 16 years. I have operated my own law business and have successfully counseled a variety of people on diverse legal matters. In addition to operating my law ofﬁce, I also currently serve as the City Attorney for Brandenburg and Irvington.

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of drugs on the street but instead result in prosecutions of the possessors and users of controlled substance. There is no earmarked money to pay for investigating thefts, burglaries, assaults and elder exploitation that occurs in order for users to get the money to feed their habit or for the child abuse or neglect that results from loss of control an addict has. We need to rethink our approach to the “war on drugs” and find the funds to permit law enforcement to refocus its attention to the investigation of crimes that directly affect public safety and our ability to feel secure in our homes and on our streets. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I grew up on and around my Grandma’s farm and, as a teenager when her health declined I lived with her and helped manage the farm. As one of eight children, my folks could not pay for college or law school so I worked my way through what scholarships did not cover. After law school I was the VP of Human Resources for a convention management business that employed 29 people. I worked the trade show the company produced including running freight desks for heavy industrial shows. When the owner retired, I worked for a Christian church that had near 2000 members. I developed a human resources program for that church and oversaw the construction of a 20,000 sq. ft. worship center. I was in private practice for three years before becoming a full-time prosecutor and in that time successfully supported myself and two secretaries.

to express problems? Will you maintain regular contact with communities? How? ANSWER 4: “Open door policy”, a term often used by “politicians”. I have said numerous times that I am not a “politician” but a career law enforcement officer. If the term “open door policy” means, will I be available to the citizens that elected me as their Sheriff, then YES, I have now and will continue to have an open door policy. As your sheriff, I have been in the office of the Sheriff’s department on a daily basis. My cell phone number and home number are published. I have no outside business interests that take me away from my duties as your Sheriff. I am a full-time Sheriff. Currently active in my church, and other civic organizations in our community. I along with my wife, attend virtually all community events. I am your elected Sheriff, I am here to do the job you elected me for, serve the citizens of Meade County. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: Chief of Police with the City of Muldraugh, in charge of scheduling, training, and supervising officers. Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. As Sheriff, I am responsible for collection of taxes, and distributing money to taxing districts. Responsible for the Sheriff’s department budget, which is in excess of $1 million for the fiscal year 2010. I have had a balanced budget, all three previous years of my administration. I have returned in access of forty thousand dollars in excess fees to fiscal court. I have remained fiscally responsible with your tax dollars. The business aspect of my department, is set up with two party checks, internal auditing systems, two party bank reconciliation systems, and monthly reporting forms for my review. I have full confidence in my office staff and internal auditing system, which allows me to do the job and have the most experience in doing, enforcing the law.

military has taught me that open door policies create dialogs for redress of grievances. Yes, I will have an open door policy. In today’s social climate, the majority of people avoid talking with police unless it is absolutely necessary. I insist on returning the paradigm of law enforcement back to “Officer Friendly” from the notorious “Johnny Lawman”. Police are not to “harass” law abiding citizens but rather to protect and serve, as public servants. Regular contacts in person at businesses and local events of the community are where you will see this happen. Maintaining regular contact with communities also involves weekly crime reports posted to the sheriff’s office website to keep the citizenry informed on current information about crimes in the neighborhoods, allowing them to take steps to protect themselves and to provide information to police that may get offenders off the street. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I have served in our nation’s military for 14 years as a tanker, cavalry scout, special agent, and as a drill sergeant that has trained and supervised approximately 1,000 soldiers. I have earned a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice with a 3.91 GPA, and have attended numerous Army schools for professional development and training (i.e. Anti-Terrorism I & II, Basic Non-commissioned Officers Course). I was a police officer in New Hampshire. I have demonstrated experience in the coordination of investigations with other law enforcement agencies (local, county, state and federal). I currently serve as a volunteer youth minister at church, a soldier in the Army Reserves, and am a certified foster parent. I am a physically fit 34 year old, whose qualifications exceed overall the other two candidates experience, training and background.

others are lacking and still some do nothing at all. Ordinances are like taxes, every time you turn around there is one staring you in the face. We have an Abandon Property Ordinance but it does not do what we want so therefore we should ﬁx it instead of making another ordinance. If the ordinance is not ﬁxable then we need to scrap it and make a new ordinance. People want a nuisance ordinance, I support the idea but I also feel we need to be careful what we ask for. In any case the only way to pass a good ordinance is to have the input from the people of the county from both sides of any issue to be fair. Government does not work well without the input of the people. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I retired from the U.S. Army where I held the position of Senior Maintenance Supervisor. My duties included scheduling daily maintenance and equipment repairs for several units with hundreds of pieces of equipment. I was required to maintain the units in operational status and prepared levels for mission readiness at all times. I was the parts service manager with two different chain stores and was responsible for employee scheduling and budgeting. I understand hard work. I built truck frames for Ford Motor Company. I know how to relate to people from my experiences as a teacher/educator at Fort Knox and currently remodel homes for our soldiers. I have been the magistrate of the first district for the last four years. During that time, I have successfully been involved in balancing a $11 million budget and proudly have voted against any and all tax increases.

publicized rape, sodomy, kidnapping, burglary, assault, and attempted murder case, the criminal defendant received the absolute minimum sentence of 20 years (which is further reduced by “statutory good time”) in a plea bargain deal with the current Commonwealth’s Attorney (the maximum would have been 3 life sentences plus 55 years). When that defendant becomes eligible for parole, the parole board may look favorably at that minimum sentence in making its determination for his release. Remember, your Commonwealth’s Attorney has the ability to recommend the punishment for the crimes within the guidelines of the law: the prosecutor can plea bargain a case away or take that case to jury trial and let a jury set the punishment. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. ANSWER 5: I opened my private law practice in 1981 where I did everything from writing wills and deeds, doing title searches and handling divorces to criminal defense. I was glad to give up the criminal defense work later that same year, and go into prosecution when I began serving as Assistant County Attorney. I became Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in 1988. I served as Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the 46th Judicial Circuit for 18 years before going back into private practice in 2006. This year, I decided to seek the office of Commonwealth’s Attorney because I believe I can make a difference. I live and work in this circuit and I am determined to work hard to make it a safe community in which to live and rear our children.

detention center is in compliance with KY. Dept of Corrections personnel to inmate ratios. I would evaluate current Deputy Jailers’ workload to ensure that staffing numbers are adequate and man hours are not excessive to the point of fatigue or burnout. Each Deputy Jailers’ input will be an important part of this decision making process. If the appropriate number of well trained Deputy Jailers is in place we would reduce the amount of turnover and create a strong, unified jail workforce. I will ensure that all detention center employees are heard and are a valued voice in the day-to-day operations. QUESTION 5: Describe your business background. QUESTION 5: I am a proud veteran of the United States Army. During my enlistment, I graduated from the Basic Military Leadership School and from the Army NCO Academy. After serving as a squad leader, I became an instructor at the Brigade Leadership School. Five years of experience as a small business owner led me to a position as Operations Manager for a major company, Watkins Motor Lines. I continued to enhance my aptitude in discipline, safety, security, and employee supervision by developing, maintaining, and enforcing safety standards. As Operations Manager, I consistently raised efficiency and controlled expenses, while maintaining profit margins under extensive time-line requirements. Teamwork and leadership have enabled me to reach high achievements in each of these identified areas.

Wise From page A9 recruitment and training of new ofﬁcers as well as maintaining discipline within the ranks of our employees. I prepared a million dollar budget and streamlined our forces to stay with that budget. I had all the responsibilities of a million dollar business and auditors of the State Auditor’s ofﬁce approved my records as complete and accurate. I am currently the owner of C and C Portables, a successful business. Should the voters return the job of Meade County Sherriff to me, I will immediately transfer responsibility for that business to the very capable hands of my son, Cliff.

Chapman From page A11 University of Kentucky in 1975 with a degree in Business Administration. I worked for a CPA firm in Brandenburg for several years and received my Certified Public Accountant certification in Kentucky in March of 1988. For the past twenty years I have worked in the banking industry as a loan officer, Banking Center Manager and District Manager. I currently oversee the Retail Operations of eight banking centers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. I am very fortunate to be a graduate of the first Leadership Meade County class in 2001. I am a past President of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce and currently serve on the Board of Directors. For the past year, I have represented Meade County on the Workforce Investment Board through the Lincoln Trail Area Development District in Elizabethtown, KY.

Seeyle From page A9 the jail to operate more effectively and efﬁciently. Jails have the potential to pose the greatest liability to counties, and it is important to have a Jailer who is qualiﬁed, trained and experienced.

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this by communicating to my customers and listening and responding to their needs and concerns. This is how I will succeed in the future as your magistrate.

Public health department earns $1 Million grant Submitted by Ky. Cabinet Health and Family Services

Frankfort — The Kentucky Department for Public Health will receive $1 million in federal grant funding over the next ﬁve years to enhance performance management at the state level and at all local health departments. The grant funding will be used to collect data to inform decisions; monitor and evaluate quality; and make improvements throughout the state public health system. In addition, two full-time staff members will be added to DPH to focus on systems and processes within the state health department and coordinate comparable activities at local health departments.

“We are working to create consistency within the public health system,” said DPH Commissioner William Hacker, M.D. “This grant will fund ongoing efforts to establish best practice standards at both the state and local levels. Our work will be based on the most current research and organizational standards so that we can better serve Kentuckians and ensure the same set of standards are maintained everywhere.” The funding, $200,000 allocated every year over the next ﬁve years, is part of an award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) totaling $42.5 million to state, tribal, local and territorial health departments to improve their abil-

ity to provide public health services. The funding was made possible through the new Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the Affordable Care Act. “These funds will help health departments around the country improve the quality and effectiveness of the critical health services that millions of Americans rely on every day,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “Strengthening our public health system through better coordination and collaboration will help deliver higher quality health care more efﬁciently.” This new ﬁve-year cooperative agreement program entitled Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for

Improved Health Outcomes will provide health departments with needed resources to make fundamental changes in their organizations and practices, so that they can improve the delivery of public health services. In Kentucky, efforts will be focused on the establishment of a Center of Performance Management within the DPH commissioner’s ofﬁce to provide leadership and infrastructure for the development and operation of a complete performance management system. “We are focused on quality improvement — not just at the state level, but also throughout public health,” said Hacker. “This grant funding will allow us to evaluate and improve our programs

and operations so that we can better meet best practice standards.” Ultimately, DPH is working to meet standards set forth by the Public Health Accreditation Board, which is developing a national voluntary accreditation program for state, local, territorial and tribal public health departments. The goal of the accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of every community by advancing the quality and performance of public health departments. Speciﬁcally, this will include increasing state and local health departments’ capacity to routinely evaluate See GRANT, Page 14

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Families enjoy fall food and fun at Battletown

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Battletown Elementary sure didn’t look like it’s normal self last Friday evening as the school staff and students hosted their yearly fall festival. Hundreds of residents and many families wandered the hallways having fun as they entered each classroom to find fun and different activities. It only took a quarter to be able to try a hand at the Fish Pond, try to hit a ring over a soda bottle, hit a hole in one, or have a decoration painted on one’s face. Anyone who was hungry was able to hit the school cafeteria where turkey and dressing dinners were available for dine in or carry out. The school’s gym was transformed into a large bargain bin where many items were displayed to be raffled off at the end of the evening. Participants were able to bid on a wide variety of items ranging from gift cards to home heaters.

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TOP RIGHT: Hannah Sanders sits still as one of the face painters adorns her face with fall colors. RIGHT: Megan Ray checks out her catch of the day after trying out the Fish Pond.

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Reunion gatherers recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the old cemetary.

Reunion From page A1 shot James with a gun held in his other hand. Ceremonies at the reunion began with Helen Newton Teter of Illinois, the principal organizer of the event, introducing several speakers, beginning with, Dr. Ronald J. Newton, Ph.D. and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance at East Carolina University. Dr. Newton opened the ceremonies with a prayer. An American Flag was raised and everyone recited the pledge of allegiance. Richard Perry, better known as “Fender”, gave an impromptu emotional talk about the veterans that were buried in the old Meadeville

Cemetery, and the work that Dan Redenius had done in restoring the cemetery. Dan Lawler, a sculptor from the Yellowbank area, spoke about his connection with Bud Roberts and the effort that was taken the first time the cemetery was cleaned of brush and trees. After the cemetery was cleared of trees and undergrowth, Bucky Board had a fence placed around the graveyard, to keep the cows from once again toppling over the headstones. A plaque was presented to Dan Redenius, and in another ceremony a wreath was laid at the grave of James Irvin Newton. A tribute was given to Bud Roberts for all of his efforts in preserving the old burying grounds. In 1889, the Roberts family sold 400 acres of land for

$1.00 to allow for a railroad right of way in the Ekron area. In 1906, Elizabeth Smith Roberts donated land for the town of Ekron. The ceremonies and testimonials went on from 1 p.m. until about 2:30 p.m. when Mr. Ted Horrell gave a final recount of the murder of James Newton, and the wreath was laid. Throughout the reunion people were visibly moved by the talks and the connection they felt toward James Newton. To illustrate the concern the family has felt over the years and that continues to be in their thoughts, in 1998 when the heavy granite stone with its two bronze plaques was placed over James’s grave, the stone was chosen because of it’s size and weight because it would be hard to remove.

As I seek your vote and support in the Nov. 2 general election, please compare some of my beliefs concerning the office of sheriff to yours. • I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect • I believe the office should be held by a person of honesty and integrity • I believe sheriff department law enforcement employees should know the roads of the county • I believe every adult is responsible for his or her actions, regardless of who they are • I believe police officers should be held to a high standard of professional conduct • I believe business of the department should be conducted in such a manner as to avoid lawsuits that cost the county thousands of dollars If you believe as I do, I ask you to make the WISE choice, elect CLIFF WISE, Meade County Sheriff.

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•BALL PARK FUNDRAISER FISH FRY — 4-7 p.m. at Holy Guardian Angel Parrish Hall in Irvington, KY. •FALL FESTIVAL — at Ekron Elementary. •SHELTER ADOPTIONS — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Orscheln Home & Farm Store, Radcliff, KY. •P.L. KASEY CENTER — 9 a.m. coffee, donuts and games. 10 a.m. exercise. 10:30 a.m. nutrition bingo. P.L. Kasey Center, 303 Hillview Drive, Irvington, KY Free. Every Friday. All times are eastern. 270-547-7648. •CATTLEMEN’S ANNUAL MEETING — 7 p.m. at MC Extension Ofﬁce.

Saturday, October 23

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON1 p.m. at the Brandenburg Moose Lodge and Family Center. The lunch will benefit the Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition. •PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: MEADE COUNTY — 5-7 p.m. at MC Public Library. Join us as ghost hunters from Ken-Tenn Paranormal and Meade County’s own New Light Paranormal share their experiences with the unknown. •YUGIOH AND BAKUGAN TOURNAMENT — at the MC Public Library Annex. YuGiOh will be from 9 a.m. – noon. Bakugan is from 1-3 p.m. Come play the latest game crazes. Snacks provided. •ARROWHEAD SHOW — 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Parrish Hall behind St. Martin’s Church in Flaherty. For more information contact Marion Ray at 270-828-3001 or 270668-9500. •VFW DANCE — 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184. •FRESH CUT GRASS CONCERT — 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. Great music everyone will enjoy. Please come and bring and friend. Find out more at www.gracebaptistky.com •CAR SHOWING — 12-6 p.m. at New Brandenburg Baptist Church. Come out and bring your cars, trucks, tractors, mowers, etc. Bring it finished, unfinished or load it on a trailer. Hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos and drinks will be available for a donation. All donations go to the youth fund. Music will be provided by Roy Druck. For more information contact Terry Carby at 270-422-3065. •TRIVIA NIGHT — 6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus located on 1200 High Street. Teams will consist of four to eight people. The event cost $10 per person. Door prizes, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is presented by Kroger. Call 270422-5464 will be available for information.

Sunday, October 24

•BINGO — 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Brandenburg. Sponsored by the Payneville Volunteer Fire Department. License No. 1195. 270-496-4349.

Monday, October 25

•WELLNESS ON WHEELS — from 7 a.m. – noon. at Hometown IGA in Hodgenville. The event will provide preventative well-

Grant From page A12 and improve the effectiveness of their organizations and practices. This will include establishment of dedicated staff; development of assessment, improvement and strategic plans; increasing the number

ness screenings, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose and breast cancer risk. Cholesterol panel will cost $20. Osteoporosis bone density will cost $20. Flu shots available for individuals 18 years and older for $25. No appointment necessary. For more information call 270-234-4406. •EXTENSION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING — 7 p.m. at MC Extension Ofﬁce. •STORY HOUR — 10:3011:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-6. 270422-2094. •OUTDOOR FITNESS — 3:45-4:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library Annex. 270422-2094. •LIFE MAKEOVER BOOK CLUB — 6-7 p.m. at MC Public Library.

Tuesday, October 26

•EMT BASIC CLASS — 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the EMS classroom in the EMS building at Harrison County Hospital. The cost for the class is $5, which includes tuition and books. The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 5 thru March 31, 2011. For more information or to register for the class, contact Michael Hunter at 812-734-3818. •HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS — 1-2 p.m. at MC Public Library Annex. The event is open to all ages. Learn what the library has to offer home schooling families and network with other parents while children enjoy crafts, activities and special presentations. Please sign up at the front desk. •STORY HOUR — 10:3011:30 a.m. at the MC Public Library on Mondays and Tuesdays. For ages 2-6. 270422-2094. •DULCIMER JAM — 6:30 p.m. at Vine Grove City Hall. Everyone is welcome to come and listen or play. 270877-2422. •TOTALLY NONSTOP TODDLERTIME — 9:30-10 a.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. The event is for ages 3 and under. 270-422-2094. •SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building. The “Wayne Wertz’s Band” will be performing. Everyone is welcome to attend. •BACK TO THE KITCHEN “HOLIDAY FOODS” — 6:30 p.m. at MC Extension Ofﬁce. •SBDM MEETING — 4:30 p.m. at Payneville Elementary.

pital. The cost for the class is $5, which includes tuition and books. The class will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-10 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 5 thru March 31, 2011. For more information or to register for the class, contact Michael Hunter at 812-734-3818. •TRICK OR TREAT AT THE LIBRARY — 5:30-7:30 p.m. at MC Public Library. Show off your costumes and take home some sweet treats. •MARKET DAY PICK UP — 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Stuart Pepper Middle School. •PETS IN NEED (PINS) SOCIETY FUNDRAISER — at Doe Run Inn. During each Thursday in October, Doe Run Inn will be donating 10 percent of each Italian pasta buffet sold to PINS. PINS volunteers will be available to answer questions. Come out and help fund the PINS spray/neuter program while eating a great meal. •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. 270-547-7648. •PAPER CRAFTS CLASS — 5 p.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. Give someone you care about a handmade card or gift this year. Stamp, color and decorate cards with all the material supplied. Registration is limited, so sign up at the front desk. •COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL — 7 p.m. at MC Extension Ofﬁce. •DANCE STYLE SAMPLER — 11-11:45 at MC Public Library.

Upcoming Events

EMT BASIC CLASS- 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. at the EMS classroom in the EMS building at Harrison County Hos-

•HITCHCOCK FILM FESTIVAL — Oct. 29 at the MC Public Library. “Rear Window” will be shown from 5-7 p.m. “The Birds” will be shown from 7-9 p.m. •DONKEY BASKETBALL — Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Meade County High School’s gymnasium. The event is sponsored by the Lady Wave softball team. For more information contact Mike Harrold at 270-422-7515. •BRANDENBURG WOMEN’S EXPO — Oct. 30 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the MC Farm Bureau Building. For more information contact Donna Reed at 270-422-4837. •FCCLA ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH — Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at MC High School. The event is open to the community. •TRUNK OR TREAT — Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. at Buck Grove Baptist Church. There will also be a chili and soup supper. •THIRD ANNUAL FIRST LADIES AND FRIENDS TRADITIONAL TEA — Nov. 6 from 12-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Guests can expect to enjoy an afternoon of lavish tea ritual and elegant dining featuring seasonal sweets and tea sandwiches, with musical performances and a guest harpist. The event is open to the public, ticket sales begin Oct. 24 and end Nov. 3. The event is $10 per person. Reservation is required. For more information contact Lisa at 270-422-3355 or secretaryfbc@bbtel.com. •ST. MARY MAGDALEN TURKEY FEST — Nov. 7 from 12-3 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen. The event cost $8 for adults and $4 for children. •MC HOMEMAKER’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at MC Farm Bureau Community Building. Santa will arrive at 10 a.m. Come out and enjoy a day of fun shopping .There will be over 50 vendors to choose from. Start your holiday shopping early.

of state and local health department staff trained in performance management; and implementation of routine monitoring and reporting for organizational performance and health outcomes. Representatives from the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, the Kentucky Public Health Association, the Kentucky Health

Departments Association, the National Association of County and City Health Ofﬁcials and DPH served on an advisory group during the grant application process. Kentucky is one of 49 states to receive an award. For more information, please visit http://www.cdc. gov/ostlts

Wednesday, October 27

•HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK PROGRAM — 6:30-8 p.m. in the Capital Room 2 at Harrison County Hospital. Cost is $10 per participant. Call the wellness line at 812-738-7869 to make a reservation. •YOGA — Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 270-422-2094. •BEGINNING YOGA — Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the MC Public Library. 270-4222094. •VFW BINGO — 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184. •LINE DANCING — 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedom Way, Radcliff, KY. Every Wednesday. 270-668-7228. •SBDM MEETING — 3:45 p.m. at Stuart Pepper Middle School.

Thursday, October 28

RE-ELECT SHERIFF

WILLIAM “BUTCH” KERRICK

“PROMISES AND PERFORMANCE” of

Sheriff William “Butch” Kerrick PROMISED

•Aggressively address and attack the ongoing drug problem in Meade County.

PROMISES KEPT

•Implemented Sheriff’s department “drug task force” division, with two full-time detectives.

PROMISED

•To treat all criminals, as criminals, equally and fairly. I will not enforce the law by who you are, whom you know, or how much money or influence you have in the community. If you do the crime, you will do the time, or pay the fine.

PROMISE KEPT

•Initiated high-profile arrests based on crime committed, no matter who they were.

PROMISED

•Drug awareness programs and information.

PROMISE KEPT

•Public awareness “Meth Lab” recognition program. •Confidential drug and crime tip line (270) 422-HOPE •Drug and crime tip website: www.meadecountysodrugtipline@bbtel.com •Meade County High School Drug Awareness Scholarship Fund

PERFORMANCE

•Full-time Sheriff with “NO” outside business interests. •24/7 law enforcement patrols with no on-call status. •Full-time drug enforcement task force. •Full-time crime investigative detective. •Mobile data terminals in all deputy vehicles. •Moving radar units in all deputy vehicles. •Confidential drug and crime tip line (270) 422-HOPE •Drug and crime tip website: www.meadecountysodrugtipline@bbtel.com •Meade County High School Drug Awareness Scholarship Fund •Public awareness “Meth Lab” recognition program. •Equipment inventory auditing system. •Enhanced Sheriff Office computer system. •Inter-office accountability system. •Internal Auditing system •Agency agreements with surrounding law enforcement departments. •Mutual aid agreements with surrounding law enforcement departments. •Returned over $40,000.00 in excess fees to Fiscal Court. •Remained fiscally responsible with your tax dollar.

I humbly ask for your vote and support for my re-elections as your Sheriff of Meade County on Nov. 2 “PROMISES KEPT, PERFORMANCE UNMATCHED”

RE-ELECT WILLIAM “BUTCH” KERRICK SHERIFF Paid for by William “Butch” Kerrick” for Meade County Sheriff campaign fund

NEWS Angel Tree spreading wings again over Meade County

The News Standard - A15

Friday, October 22, 2010

By Brian Graves The News Standard

Forum From page A1 candidates there, get their ideas and see where they stand on issues,” said Daryl Haynes, Republican candidate for jailer. “I tried to explain where I stood on issues and my ideas. So, it would’ve been well worthwhile if the Democratic candidates had showed up to express their views.” Despite the absence of one party, those that participated did not engage in any personal attacks and spoke in non-controversial tones. Those candidates attending were: Dalton Jantzen (R), state representative

Arrest From page A1 “Butch” Kerrick said a 1998 Saturn, driven by 24 yearold Patricia G. Durbin, of Guston, was struck, headon, by a 1993 Toyota, short bed, pick-up truck. The driver of the Toyota pulled Durbin from her vehicle, which was smoking following the crash, then ﬂed the scene without identifying himself. Deputy Tim Hendley, who investigated the ac-

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LEFT: Meade County Clothes Closet volunteers Maggie Jordon and Mary Collins help prepare clothes that have been donated to the organization. ABOVE: Meade County Clothes Closet volunteer Dorothy Silva prepares to enter an “angels request” into the system that helps organizing Angel Tree requests. and took care of the ‘Tree,’” Whelan said. “We had more requests for ‘angels’ to help than we had requests. God surely blessed the Angel Tree last year.” As of Wednesday, the Closet had received 191 requests for ‘angels’. But, it’s not always the shiny new bike or computer games that are requested. Taylor recalled a particular request from last year. “They listed a few toys kids like, but when you ﬂipped it over there was listed underwear, socks, deodorant,” Taylor said. “You see that and want to think what kids their age might want extra, but many take the ‘angel’ and

add more stuff. It breaks your heart when you see some of these.” Whelan said there are requests for the computer games, but says this year may not be the best time to ask for those. “With the economy the way it is, those are high-ticket items and may not be a realistic request,” Whelan said, But, she added some of those who help with the ‘angels’ have a lot of fun giving. “We had a request that just said ‘anything Dallas Cowboys,’” she said. “The couple who got that went online and ordered all of this original Dallas Cowboys merchandise. They said they had a ball

candidate; Gerry Lynn (R), judge/executive candidate; Daryl Haynes (R), jailer candidate; Margaret Matney (R), county attorney candidate; Tom Goddard (I), 1st District magistrate candidate; Mitch Short (R), 2nd District magistrate candidate; Gale Delano (R), 3rd District magistrate; Gary Chapman (R), 4th District magistrate candidate; Steve Wardrip (R), 5th District magistrate candidate; Debbie Masterson (R), 6th District magistrate candidate; Chris Willams (R), 1st District constable candidate; and Bob Colasanti (R), 2nd District constable candidate. District 1 judge candidate Steve Crebessa and District 2 judge candidates

Shan Embry and Darren Sipes appeared and participated in their non-partisan categories. Two more opportunities for candidates to be heard in public were scheduled for Thursday. Both judge/executive candidates, Gerry Lynn and Becky Flaherty, were scheduled to speak at the Meade County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday afternoon. All candidates were given an invitation to participate Thursday evening in a candidate forum at the Meade County High School auditorium. The News Standard will have full coverage of those events in next week’s issue.

cident, said that local businesswoman Tina Durbin put up a $1,000 reward for information on the driver of the vehicle. Following up on an anonymous tip, the driver was identiﬁed and the vehicle was located Tuesday, Oct. 19, at a residence on Old Barr Farm Road in Battletown, by Deputy Hendley and Detective Bart Ponder. Hendley said that the driver of the Toyota was identiﬁed as 31-year-old William B. Wilkins of Brandenburg. Wilkins surrendered him-

self at the Meade County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Wilkins admitted his role in the crash and was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, tampering with physical evidence and wanted on endangerment 1st degree. William B. Wilkins was lodged in the Meade County Detention Center. Patricia G. Durbin, who was airlifted from the scene, remains hospitalized at University Hospital, recovering from injuries received in the crash.

Gary Chapman

Elect

Magistrate, District 4

“The Choice is Black and White” * I will work to reduce taxes in Meade County * I will work to eliminate wasteful spending * I will work to bring new industry and jobs to Meade County * I am Pro Life * I am a proud member of the NRA

* I have signed the Meade County NO NEW TAX PLEDGE

Paid for by Gary Chapman for Magistrate

doing it.” The only downside is those who give are not able to see the joy their generosity brings because those receiving the gifts are known only to these three ladies. “It is a totally anonymous process,” Whelan said. Food pantries across the nation are dealing with record numbers to help and because of that, many are ﬁnding the cupboard to be barren. “We were having that problem,” Whelan said. “Last month we were bare. So, I put out word to some of the churches and organizations

and now it’s looking pretty good.” The semi-annual food drive took place last week which will help even more. “People bring foods here, but most take them to their church and the church brings it here,” Whelan said. “The three things we are dealing with right now are the Angel Tree, hunger and homelessness,” said Linda Whelan, director of the program. “This is the ﬁrst year we’ve ever had completely homeless people.” While the program doesn’t have the ability to place peo-

ple in need of a home, they do put forth every effort to connect them with agencies and organizations who might be able to help. “It’s says it all when it says ‘being my brother’s keeper,” Whelan said. Angel Tree applications are being taken until the end of October, but the Closet and Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. It is located at 2320 ByPass Road in Brandenburg and can be reached by calling 270-422-2010.

Veteran with Experience

BOB COLASANTI

CONSTABLE DISTRICT 2

Paid for by Bob Colasanti for Constable District 2

RE-ELECT

Tom Goddard Magistrate District 1

Your INDEPENDENT Voice on Fiscal Court • I Voted & will continue to Vote against all Tax Increases • I stand for Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability

VOTE TOM GODDARD ON NOV. 2nd

MEADE CO FARM BUREAU INSURANCE HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING ON SEPT 23, 2010 Meg King received the MCFB Community Service Award, Eddie King won the weedeater door prize. Jimmy Brown, Terry Miller & Timmy Barr were nominated for reelection to the Meade County Board of Directors.

Also, the Meade County office received the first ever Agency of the Year Award out of all Kentuckiana offices.

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“Meade County takes care of Meade County.” That is what Jeanne Taylor, a volunteer at the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry observed when she recalled the annual Angel Tree campaign last year. The Closet has taken on the responsibility since last year to spearhead the program that provides Christmas cheer to those families who can’t afford the extras most children see during the holidays. “We didn’t get started until late and we had to do everything ‘by hand,’ she recalled. This year, Dorothy Silva has volunteered to help computerize the applications and requests that will make things run even smoother than before. The Angel Tree works by receiving requests from the families and then placing those on individual “angels.” Those who want to help request as many “angels” as they feel they may be able to help and then bring the items back to the Closet unwrapped so volunteers can prepare the gifts for delivery by Christmas. “There are churches and businesses who have the trees where you can go in and get the angels off the tree,” Whelan said. Last year, there were 600 “angels” and the response was overwhelming from those wanting to help. “I can’t say enough about how the community came out

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Fight From page A1 She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to a doctor immediately since there was no pain, but a month later she did ďŹ nd herself in a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce for a different reason and she asked about what she thought was different with her breast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She examined me and thought it was OK,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mattingly then went to a different doctor and thought it was just the normal aging process taking its usual toll on a body. She had a mammogram done which showed no abnormalities, but she remained cautious. During another doctor visit, the doctor acquiesced to doing tests because of Mattinglyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern. The surgeon she was referred to did an ultrasound where he thought he saw a â&#x20AC;&#x153;shadowâ&#x20AC;? of some kind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a cyst,â&#x20AC;? the surgeon told her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Go home and do without your caffeine for six weeks.â&#x20AC;? She did that, returned to the surgeon, and the results were the same. That is when she was offered the choice of having a biopsy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The following Wednesday, I went into the hospital expecting it to be nothing and he came back and he told my husband he wanted to see me the next day,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When my husband told me that, I immediately knew something was wrong because he had

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already told me I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be back to his ofďŹ ce for three days.â&#x20AC;? She saw the surgeon the next day without her husband along. The surgeon was surprised she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brought her spouse and when he asked about that, Mattingly knew â&#x20AC;&#x153;this was bad.â&#x20AC;? Mattingly told the surgeon to go ahead and give her the news. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faye, you have cancer,â&#x20AC;? the surgeon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were three tumors, seven centimeters each. You have had cancer for a very long time. The breast has to be removed.â&#x20AC;? She remembers her ďŹ rst thoughts upon hearing that statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is true when you hear that, your heart just falls,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a devastating feelingâ&#x20AC;Ś.itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening to me. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t react like I thought I would. I thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d fall apart. It was almost like I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scary as can be. You have no control. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just say for it to go away.â&#x20AC;? Mattingly was upfront with her family when she told them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just asked they pray real hard. There were no tears. But, there was fear. You could just see it,â&#x20AC;? she said. She found herself having to make a lot of decisions for which she had never had any real preparation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone should educate themselves and know what may happen,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to know about these things in advance. It may be informa-

tion youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never need, but it is something where having some sort of pre-planning can be so important.â&#x20AC;? Mattingly opted for a procedure which uses tissue from the stomach area to reconstruct a new breast during the removal procedure. She took chemotherapy for three weeks and had the dread of losing her hair. One of her sons was preparing to be married and she worried about attending the wedding bald. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, I think how silly that was,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, that was a major concern for me. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to look like that at his wedding with pictures that were going to be around forever. Instead of worrying whether I was going to be here for the wedding, I was worrying about what I was going to look like. My biggest concern was about my family.â&#x20AC;? She remembers a ride home from Louisville and thinking what a happy person she is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way people know me,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want people to remember me as that chemo person â&#x20AC;&#x201D; depressed and sad. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going down, I want them to remember me as the person I am. So, I tried to have a positive attitude. That is so important.â&#x20AC;? The hair eventually did come out and she put on a wig and waited for her husband and sons to come home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told them what happened and asked if they wanted to see me without the hair,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I gave them the option.â&#x20AC;?

One of the sons told her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re my mom regardless.â&#x20AC;? She said the support from her family and friends was a major factor in her survival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think a card matters, it does,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband was there every step of the way. Members of our church brought food and were there for us. My sons were so supportive.â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said coping with the disease is a matter of the physical, mental and spiritual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a physical battle, but the mental part, the attitude is important as well,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, having my faith was as important as anything.â&#x20AC;? She continues to be checked every three months and is doing well. The matter of her hair inspired her to begin the Styles of Hope, located at the Brandenburg United Methodist Church, where patients can receive help in ďŹ nding wigs without the embarrassment that could be attached to going to a commercial shop. Appointments can be made by calling 828-3990. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned you can do it,â&#x20AC;? Mattingly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever go through that again, but if I do, I know I can do it. If you make your mind up that you can do it, you have the attitude and you take the steps you need to take, you can do it.â&#x20AC;? For those wanting more information about the Meade County Breast Cancer Coalition, contact the Meade County Health Department at 270-422-3398.

Submitted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure

choices that may reduce your risk of breast cancer. Ultrasound is commonly used with pregnant women to look at a developing baby. When used on the breast, it can distinguish between different types of lumps, such as liquid-ďŹ lled cysts and solid masses. Doctors use ultrasound to ďŹ nd out the size, shape, texture and density of a breast lump. An ultrasound is safe and painless, and uses no radiation. Mammography is a very effective breast cancer screening tool overall. However, it may be more effective at detecting tumors in women over 40 than in younger women. Images on mammograms appear in gradations of black, gray and white, depending on the density of the tissue. Bone shows up

as white; fat appears dark gray and cancerous tumors appear a lighter shade of gray or white. Unfortunately, dense normal breast tissue can also appear light gray on a mammogram, which can make mammograms harder to interpret in younger women, since they tend to have denser breasts. After menopause, though, breast density usually begins to decrease, making the mammograms of older women easier to read. Contact your local Komen AfďŹ liate, Health Department, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Prevention (BCCCP) Program, YWCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Encore Plus Program and the American Cancer Society for information on free and low-cost mammograms that are available.

Tips everyone can use to help detect breast cancer

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If there is family history or after the age of 40, a yearly breast mammogram is a vital role in early detection of breast cancer, which increases the odds of survival.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends the following screening guidelines: â&#x20AC;˘Talk to your family to learn about your family health history. â&#x20AC;˘Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer. â&#x20AC;˘Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk. â&#x20AC;˘Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk. â&#x20AC;˘Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40. â&#x20AC;˘Know how your breasts look and feel and report changes to your health care provider right away. â&#x20AC;˘Make healthy lifestyle

Men not immune to breast cancer risk, be informed Submitted by Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast cancer in men is rare. However, an estimated 1,970 new cases of male breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2010. Overall incidences of breast cancer is 1.3 per 100,000 men, compared to 123 per 100,000 women. The following changes in the breast or nipple can be warning signs of male breast cancer: Lump, hard knot or thickening; dimpling, puckering or redness of the skin of the breast; itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple; pulling in of the nipple or other parts of the breast; nipple discharge. As men tend to have much less breast tissue compared to women, some of these signs can be easier to notice in men than in women. These symptoms may also be signs of a benign (non-cancer) breast condition. If you notice any of these signs or other changes in your breast or nipple, see your health care provider right away. As with female breast cancers, most male breast cancers begin in the milk ducts of the breast (invasive ductal carcinomas). Less often, male breast cancers begin in the lobules of the breast (invasive lobular carcinoma). In rare cases, men can be diagnosed with inďŹ&#x201A;ammatory breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (a non-invasive breast cancer) or Pagetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease of the nipple. Pagetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease of the nipple is a breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts of

the breast tissue, but spreads to the skin of the nipple. It can cause a scaly rash on the skin of the nipple. Although Pagetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease is rare, it occurs more often in men than in women. The benign breast conditions that are most common in women (such as cysts and ďŹ broadenomas) are very rare in men. The most common benign breast condition in men is gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast tissue). Gy-

necomastia results from a hormone imbalance in the body. Certain diseases, hormone use, obesity and other hormone changes can cause this imbalance. For example, boys can get a temporary form of gynecomastia during puberty. This condition does not need to be treated unless it is desired or it causes pain. In these cases, it can be treated with hormone therapy or surgery. Older age increases the risk of male breast cancer.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Flaherty Fire Department holds open house for fun

ELECT

CLIFF WISE Sheriff

As everyone is aware, November 2, 2010, will soon be upon us. This is the day that the voters will go to the polls and make a selection on the candidates they feel will best serve our community. Cliff Wise, a former sheriff, is seeking to be elected again. Cliff served the people of Meade County as Chief Deputy from 1982 until he was elected sheriff in 2003. I had the pleasure of serving the people of Meade County as a deputy sheriff from 1995 to 2009, during which time I worked for three different sheriffs. On April 24, 2009, I decided it was in my best interest to resign my position as deputy sheriff in Meade County. Having to make the decision to leave a department that I had been a part of for so many years was very difficult for me. When Cliff Wise made his decision to seek the office of sheriff again, he offered me the opportunity to return with him and serve as his chief deputy once he is elected. I was given the opportunity to return to my home county, where I still reside, and serve the people of Meade County once again. Throughout most of my career, I worked with Cliff Wise in one form or another. If elected again, I know that Cliff will bring many important aspects back to the sheriff’s office. Cliff Wise knows and understands the responsibilities of the sheriff’s office. He knows and understands the needs and concerns of the people in Meade County. He is willing to listen to the public’s concerns and address them. He is honest, dedicated and hard working. I look forward to coming home and providing a service to the people of Meade County as I have in years past. Therefore, I ask each of you to VOTE Cliff Wise for Meade County Sheriff.

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard The Flaherty Fire Department held a picnic and open house Saturday morning, and even saw just how important their work truly is. Firemen and EMT workers took a few hours out of their busy schedules to showcase their facility, while raising some money for Crusade for Children. Inside the fire department building, people were able to dine on hot dogs, hamburgers, cookies and cupcakes. The food didn’t cost a dime to attendants. Flaherty Fire Department put a jar at the end of the table asking for donations for the Crusade for Children, whose goal is to “be able to fully fund all grant requests for organizations that provide help to children with special needs.” Thus far, the organization has raised $138 million since its inception 57 years ago. Outside, an inflatable slide was on hand for children to play in. Cornhole games were also set up. Next to the games, children were able to get inside a helicopter and learn a thing or two about how to work it. The children were excited to watch the medical helicopter take off from the landing pad. Fire trucks and EMS vehicles were lined up nearby as well. About halfway through the open house, the firemen had to respond to a 911 emergenccy call.

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TOP: Dillion Reininger studies parts of a helicopter that was on display at the Flaherty Fire Department open house Saturday morning. MIDDLE: Dylan Knott slides down an inﬂatable slide as his cousin snaps a picture of him with her cell phone. ABOVE: People watch as a helicopter takes off during Flaherty Fire Department’s open house Saturday morning.

Wedding Announcement

Orlowski — Ledford Mike Ledford and Julie Orlowski were united in marriage on Oct. 10, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nev. Julie is the daughter of Cindy Walker, McArthur, Ohio, and Tom Orlowski and Cris Paxton, Laurelville, Ohio. Mike is the son of Ray and Judy Ledford, Guston. A reception will be held Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center. Casual attire is requested.

Birthday Announcement

Braxton Lee Henderson

Braxton Lee Henderson celebrated his 4th birthday on September 23, 2010. He is the son of Jason and Beth Henderson of Brandenburg, Ky. His grandparents are Donnie and Kathy Jones of Brandenburg, Ky, and Rodney and Mary Henderson of Murray, Ky. On Sept. 18, 2010, all of Braxton’s family and friends celebrated his birthday by having a huge party in the backyard at his home. Everyone had a great time. We all enjoyed pizza and a Thomas the Train ice cream cake. The children and even some adults played in a huge bounce house. A special thanks to everyone who came and helped us celebrate Braxton’s 4th birthday.

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FEATURES Kentucky grown super foods are super good for you Friday, October 22, 2010

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Jennifer Bridge

Family & Consumer Science “Superfoods” is a word you hear often in the media. These are foods that go beyond meeting basic nutritional needs, such as calories or vitamins or proteins, to help protect us from the risk of many chronic diseases. Many of these superfoods are grown in Kentucky including nuts, blueberries, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and whole grains. Nuts, such as black walnuts, have a concentration of omega-3s. A quartercup provides 90.8 percent of the daily value for these essential fats. Black walnuts have many potential health beneﬁts ranging from cardiovascular protection to the promotion

of better cognitive function to anti-inflammatory benefits helpful in asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. In addition, walnuts contain an antioxidant compound called ellagic acid that supports the immune system and appears to have several anticancer properties. Blueberries with their rich vibrant color are antioxidant rich and may help prevent age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s and some forms of cancer. They also contain fiber and vitamin C. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a cancer-preventive phytochemical shown to reduce cancer in laboratory and animal studies. Dark green spinach has a high lutein content. Studies show that this antioxidant protects against eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration

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Examples of superfoods are broccoli, blueberries, whole grains and tomatoes. and cataracts. You can think of this as sort of sunglasses for your retinas. The same pigment that gives tomatoes their appealing color also appears to help lower the risk of certain types of cancer, especially prostate, lung and stomach. The nutrient is called lycopene.

Make meal time, family time By Angela Shelf Medearis The Kitchen Diva Coordinating food, family members and frantic schedules isn’t easy. Every busy cook knows that pulling it all together at dinner time is a challenge! One way to bond with your loved ones and save time is to make cooking dinner a family affair. It’s best to involve the whole family with the planning, purchase and preparation of meals. There’s little truth to the adage “there are too many cooks in the kitchen,” especially when it’s time to eat. Here are some sure-fire tips for ways you can plan ahead to make mealtime a fun, family time: Find age-appropriate tasks for kids: Gathering ingredients, measuring, mixing or setting the table are wonderful ways to involve every member of the family with meal preparation. Encourage family interaction: Planning the weekly menu and grocery shopping are tasks that the whole family can help each other with. Keep cooking basics on hand: Broadening the range of basic ingredients you have on hand widens the variety of what you can cook at a moment’s notice. Stock up on great “pantry basics”: Varieties of canned beans, green and black olives, varieties of pasta and bottled sauces, boil-in-bag brown rice, ethnic spice rubs, prepared salsa and canned fruits such as pineapple, pears and peaches are great basic “go to” items for family meals. Keep it simple: Simplicity is a main ingredient when cooking up family meals. Pull from the “pantry basics,” then add your own twist to create a unique and flavorful dish. Shop smarter: Breaking bulk purchases into smaller, more usable portions is a great way to efficiently

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Many Kentuckians grow tomatoes in their own yard and enjoy their scrumptiousness right off the vine. They can also be grown hydroponically all winter. Whole grains—which include wheat, corn, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum, spelt and rye—are also good for weight management because

they help stave off hunger. In countless studies, they have been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer and reducing blood glucose levels, which contributes to diabetes. In general, people who are looking to change their diets should make small changes

and make them gradually. Nuts, for example, in general are high in calories, so moderation is the key. The best approach is to reap the health beneﬁts of eating walnuts but not add excessive calories to your daily intake. Instead of just adding walnuts to your current diet, eat them in replacement of foods that are high in saturated fats, such as cheese and meat, and limit your intake of these tasty treats to the recommended 1.5 ounces per day or about 20 walnut halves. Many diseases—heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis—all have a pretty strong link to diet and lifestyle. The more you can do to prevent these diseases, the better. For more information about superfoods and adding them to your diet contact the Meade County Extension Service.

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Apple pecan pork chops are a delicious part of a family prepared meal. make use of sale items. Estimate what you will use in the next few days and freeze the rest. This works especially well for large packages of meat, such as bulk-pack pork chops or tenderloins. Use one-step flavor boosters: Canned tomatoes, bottled dressings, pre-packaged rubs, seasonings and dried herbs are easy ways to create flavorful new dishes using the same pantry and freezer staples. This simple recipe for Apple-Pecan Pork Chops is a great way to involve the whole family in preparing dinner. The pork chops can be prepared by one person, while the rest of the family can assemble and measure ingredients, and open and drain the canned goods. Toss together a salad, and in less than 45 minutes the whole family can sit down to a delicious meal. Apple Pecan Pork Chops 1 pound thin-cut pork chops 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (16 ounce) can sliced apples, drained

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1 (16 ounce) can sliced sweet potatoes, drained 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1. Trim the fat from the pork chops. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add in the butter and heat until it sizzles. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle both sides of the pork with the poultry seasoning, salt and black pepper. 2. Arrange pork chops in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes; turn chops over. Using a small bowl, mix together the apples, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Spoon mixture over the pork. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes more. Makes 4 servings. (Information for this article was provided courtesy of the Pork Information Bureau and theotherwhitemeat.com.) Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of six cookbooks. Her latest cookbook is “The New African-American Kitchen.” She is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu. com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.

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A good title must accompany all vehicles at check in. No vehicles will be sold without a title.

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BUSINESS New MC Education and Career Center opens doors

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By Brian Graves The News Standard The Meade Coounty Education and Career Center opened the doors of its new location Wednesday with the goal of helping area residents further their education and helping with needed job skills. Diane Bratcher, the center ’s director, said the center “is about the future.” “This is about preparing citizens to succeed,” Bratcher said. She noted the center helps with GED and computer skills. Dr. Thelma White, president of Elizabethtown Community and Techincal College, addressed those attend-

ing the opening. “Meade County is one of our major counties we serve,” White said. “We are very comitted to helping you to achieve educational goals.” White also said the college’s assistance with the center was helping with the specific intiative to support economic development. “This is a partnership with Meade County Schools and the city of Brandenburg,” White said. “We have 350 students in credit courses presently and are adding another 300 through this facility as well as parents and students in our special programs,” White

said. “We will bring programs and classes to the county and we are open to providing additional opportuniies to the citizens of Meade County,” she said. “It is our desire to give the citizens here all the necessary tools to learn the skills that they need.” Russ Powell, director of the Meade County Chamber of Commerce said the facility would be an important stepping stone for the county’s economic future. “This is a place important to the future of Meade County,” Powell said. “This is THE NEWS STANDARD/BRIAN GRAVES the place to help pre- Dr. Thelma White, president of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, is surrounded pare citizens for the by colleagues and local officials as the ribbon is cut on the new location for the Meade County job market.” Education and Career Center.

Visitor packets needed for soccer tourney Submitted by MC Chamber of Commerce Owners of businesses that provide goods and services for visitors to Meade County are invited to provide their brochures, flyers, and coupons for players, coaches, and parents who will be here for the Meade County Youth Soccer Alliance’s fall invitational tournament. The invitation comes from Meade County Tourism, which is assembling 400 welcome packets for distribution at the Nov. 5-7 tournament that will

be played at Brandenburg Riverfront Park and Meade Olin Park. According to Russ Powell, director of the tourism office, an estimated 300 players — plus their coaches and many parents — will be here for the competition. Tournament organizers expect about half the players will be from neighboring communities and about half from Meade County. The welcome packets will include general information about Meade County as well as brochures about the John Hunt Mor-

gan Trail and its local driving tour and Historic Buttermilk Falls Recreational Trail, Powell said. “Since the soccer tournament represents 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,” he added, “there will be no cost for anyone to take part in this program. All they need to do is deliver 400 of their items to our office at 79 Broad-

Cox’s offering new inkjet service Cox’s Home Center in Brandenburg and Ink-O-Dem, the leader in integrated inkjet cartridge refilling and testing solutions for retail and university environments, today announced an inkjet cartridge refilling service available to the public for the first time at this store. Ink refilling is becoming more popular in Kentucky, as Ink-O-Dem adds this second location in the state. In August, Ink-O-Dem installed its first inkjet refilling station at ACE Hardware in Bowling Green. Inkjet refills will cost approximately 50 percent less than a new cartridge purchase. There are 135 compatible cartridge types. Please check the listing at www.inkodem.com/news4. htm for exact inkjet cartridge

brand compatibility. Cox’s Home Center is located at 570 River Ridge Plaza, Brandenburg, KY. Tom Price of Ink-O-Dem observed, “It’s especially suitable for people who have

never refilled their inkjet cartridges before now and have interest in participating in something that is environmentally responsible.” Ink-O-Dem is the leader in integrated inkjet cartridge refilling and testing technology for retail and university environments refilling over 5 million cartridges annually and is a subsidiary of 20-year-old TonerHead, Inc. Compatible with 95 percent of the integrated inkjet cartridges available, Ink-O-Dem provides consumers with a 50 percent savings over buying new printer cartridges. Black cartridge refills are $9.99 and color refills are $14.99. Ink-O-Dem is now in thousands of locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

way in Brandenburg by noon on Friday, Oct. 29.” Once the packets are assembled, they’ll be delivered to the soccer alliance for distribution when teams sign in at the soccer tournament. 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. The News Standard SERVICE DIRECTORY ADS SELL!

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Health changes are here...almost by David Uffington Dollars and Sense In case your health insurance company hasn’t told you, there have been changes courtesy of the new insurance laws in the Affordable Care Act. Some of these could save you money. Insurers will no longer be able to: •Arbitrarily cancel a policy unless there is fraud. They also can’t cancel a policy retroactively. •Deny or limit coverage to children under the age of 19 who have pre-existing medical conditions. •Deny a claim without an appeal. An independent reviewer must examine the decision to deny treatment or tests.

•Put a lifetime dollar cap on benefits when people have a serious condition. •Have a waiting period that is more than 90 days. •Discriminate against those who want to participate in clinical trials for serious conditions. If you have a new policy: •You’ll be able to keep children on your policy until they reach the age of 26 if they don’t have their own coverage at work. •You must receive preventive services, like immunizations and screenings, without any cost to you. •You’ll be able to choose your own doctor for primary care or a pediatrician as long as they’re in the provider’s network. •In the event of an emergency, you’ll be able to go to the closest emergency

room, even if it’s not in the plan’s network. The government has provided a website with all information in one place: www.healthcare.gov. Available plans are listed by state. Some of the companies, however, have chosen not to provide the correct links to plan benefits information or policy pricing. One stated that pricing wouldn’t be available until 2011. Still, the links to telephone numbers are handy. If you live in a state that’s been notorious for allowing insurance companies to raise rates, there’s something in this act for you, too. It will give grants totaling $250 million over five years to help states hold insurance companies accountable for rate increases.

STOCKS OF LOCAL INTEREST Quotes effective as of close of market Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Deere & Co. ................................DE ............... 74.92 Caterpillar Inc............................CAT ............... 78.55 Ford Motor Co. .............................. F ............... 13.32 Harley-Davidson .....................HOG ............... 30.30 CSX Corp...................................CSX ............... 59.17 General Electric Co. ....................GE ............... 16.07 Peabody Energy ........................ BTU ............... 50.53 Marathon Oil...........................MRO ............... 35.10 Chevron ................................... CVX ............... 82.79 Arch Chemicals ..........................ARJ ............... 35.28 Brown Forman B....................... BF B ............... 62.04 Lowes Companies ...................LOW ............... 21.05 Home Depot Inc.........................HD ............... 30.41 McDonalds Corp .....................MCD ............... 76.99 Papa Johns .............................. PZZA ............... 26.44 Yum! Brands Inc ...................... YUM ............... 47.69 Coca-Cola Co ............................. KO ............... 60.34 Pepsico Inc ................................ PEP ............... 65.41 RadioShack .............................. RSH ............... 21.65

Best Buy Co Inc .........................BBY ............... 42.03 Dell Inc ................................... DELL ............... 14.49 Microsoft CP........................... MSFT ............... 25.10 Wells Fargo & Co .................... WFC ............... 24.55 Vulcan Materials ..................... VMC ............... 35.89 Proctor & Gamble ...................... PG ............... 63.18 Johnson & Johnson ..................... JNJ ............... 63.29 Wal-Mart Stores ...................... WMT ............... 53.32 United Parcel B..........................UPS ............... 68.74 Fedex Corp ............................... FDX ............... 87.14 Dow Jones Industrial Average ................... 10,978.62

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AGRICULTURE

Friday, October 22, 2010

Mills, Lee win at Ky. State fair

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Alicia Lee and Kaley Mills pose with their awards they received at the Kentucky State Fair in August.

Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development

State Fair Champions Alicia Lee and Kaley Mills Alicia Lee won Supreme Kentucky Proud Breeding

Gilt with her gilt, Loretta. This was special because this was the ﬁrst year the State of Kentucky gave this award and Alicia won it from Meade County. Loretta was born and raised in Meade County. Alicia began showing swine in the 2007/2008 project year. Kaley Mills showed her hog at the Kentucky State Fair

this past August. She showed in the 4-H/ FFA youth show placing third in her class. In the open show, where she competed with adults, she won the Kentucky Grand Champion Gilt, other breeds, with her Berkshire gilt she named Jazzy. Congratulations Alicia and Kaley.

Since dead leaves do not have adequate nitrogen for rapid decomposition, mix them with grass clippings or add high-nitrogen fertilizer to speed up breakdown. For example, add ﬁve ounces (one-half cup) of fertilizer containing 10 percent nitrogen analysis for each 20 gallons of compressed leaves. To ensure good aeration and drainage, occasionally put down a three-inch layer of coarse plant material like small twigs or chopped corn stalks, or use a wooden pallet. The composting process can be completed in one to two months if materials are shredded, turned to provide good aeration, kept moist and supplied with nitrogen and other materials that cater to compost-promoting microorganisms. Otherwise, it may require 12 months. Periodically turn the compost pile, say once a month or when the center of the pile is noticeably hot. This will help microbes more efficiently break down wastes. The more often you aerate, the more quickly you will have useable compost. Compost is useable when it fails to heat up after turning. Adequate moisture is essential for microbial activity. Water the pile so it is damp but does not remain soggy. Your compost pile should have the moisture content of a well-squeezed sponge, so you can squeeze a few drops of water from a handful of material. It is especially important to supply water during dry periods and when you add leaves and other dry materials to the compost pile. If the pile emits an ammonia smell, it is too wet or packed too tightly for oxygen circulation. Turn the heap and add some coarse material such as small twigs to increase air space. Compost needs a balanced diet of carbon and nitrogen to break down effectively.

Microbes that break down waste need a certain amount of nitrogen for metabolism and growth. Grass clippings generally are high in nitrogen and will enhance decomposition when mixed properly with leaves. Other organic sources of nitrogen are poultry litter, manure and blood meal. Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil amendments, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilizers. Best of all, compost is cheap. You can make it without spending a cent.

Composting puts fall leaves to use Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources As we begin to approach the fall season, many folks obtain large amounts of leaves and other yard wastes that need to be removed from their property. Composting is a practice that is beneficial to the environment and at the same time allows property owners to get rid of these different yard wastes in an effective manner. You can use finished compost to improve soil structure in gardens and landscape beds. Compost also helps the soil hold nutrients and reduces erosion and water runoff. You also can use finished compost as a mulch to help reduce weed problems, moderate soil temperatures and conserve soil moisture. Weeds free of seed heads and residues like vines and pruned limbs make a good addition to a compost pile. It is not necessary to remove grass clippings if you follow proper lawn management practices. If you decide to compost grass clippings, mix them with other materials like leaves or brush. You also can compost many kitchen scraps such as fruit and vegetable peelings and cores, coffee grounds, tea bags and crushed eggshells. However, avoid cooked foods, meat, bones, fat or dairy products because they attract animals. Put your compost pile on a well-drained site that will benefit from nutrients running off the pile. If you are just starting to compost, prepare the pile in layers of materials. It is best to alternate layers of green leafy material with brush or other woody material. If your compost material contains no soil, sprinkle a little soil or a compost starter in each layer to inoculate the pile with microorganisms. Ideally, the pile should be one cubic yard (three by three by three feet).

Kentuckian Livestock Market - Owensboro, KY • KY Dept of Ag-USDA Market News • Monday, October 18, 2010 Receipts 338 Last week 511 Last year 362 ***AD-Average Dressing, HD-High Dressing, LD-Low Dressing Compared to last Monday: Slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Feeder steers and bulls steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady. We had a moderate supply of feeder cattle with moderate demand. Slaughter cows 21 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 02: Replacement cows 06 percent and feeders 71 percent. The feeder supply included 30 percent steers, 02 percent hostein steers, 48 percent heifers, 20 percent bulls. 20 percent of the supply weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 lbs 105.00-

110.00; 400-500 lbs 103.00-109.25 500-600 lbs 99.50-104.00; 600-700 lbs 90.00-96.00; 700-800 lbs 88.00-91.50; 800-900 lbs 84.00. Feeder Holstein Steers Large 3: 200-300 lbs 75.00. Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 lbs 99.00112.00; 400-500 lbs 94.00-102.50; 500-600 lbs 93.00-104.00; 600-700 lbs 85.00-90.50. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300 lbs 102.50; 300-400 lbs 91.50-103.00; 400-500 lbs 85.50-94.00; 500-600 lbs 85.00-88.25; 600-700 lbs 78.50-89.00. Medium and Large 2 200-300 lbs 92.00-95.00. Slaughter Cows:

%Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 945-1675 48.00-54.50 55.50-56.50 41.50-47.50 Boner 80-85 985-1335 44.00-50.00 38.00-41.50 Lean 85-90 1000-1235 37.00-44.00 31.00-36.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yld Grd Weight Carcass Boning % AD HD 1 1455-2040 60.50-63.00 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 3-8 months bred 770-1370 lbs 45.00-58.00 per cwt. Stock Cows Medium and Large 1-2: Aged Cows 3-8 months bred 1040-1135 lbs 43.50-49.00 per cwt. Stock Cows and Calves: Medium and Large 1-2 3-8 years old 1275 lbs with 100 lbs calf at side 850.00 per pair.

Sports

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Meade County youths bag deer last weekend, B12 Friday, October 22, 2010

Ben Achtabowski, Sports Editor 270-422-4542 sports@thenewsstandard.com

ON DECK Oct. 22 Greenwave football @ Central Hardin 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 MCHS Cross Country @ Franklin Simpson Invitational Oct. 25 SPMS Girls Basketball @ Bluegrass Middle School TBA Oct. 26 Elementary Cross Country Championship Meet @ Brandenburg Telephone Company SPMS Girls Basketball Breckinridge Co. 6 p.m. SPMS Intramural Football Blue vs. Red 3:30 p.m. Green vs. Black 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 SPMS Girls Basketball @East Hardin

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SPMS football stomps Crosby, B4 The News Standard

Owensboro Catholic overpowers Lady Waves By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard

No matter how well the Meade County Lady Waves volleyball team played on Monday during the opening round of the 3rd Region Tournament at McLean County High School, the Owensboro Catholic Lady Aces were just too overpowering. The Lady Waves lost to Owensboro Catholic in straight games, 25-18, 25-17, but improved dramatically a week removed from their worst loss of the year when they faced Breckinridge County in the district tournament. “We played amazing, I

didn’t expect us to come out like that,” senior middle hitter Tiffany Filburn said. “I was worried that we would come out like we did against Breck County, but I was so proud of us. If we were going to lose I wanted to lose like that.” The Lady Waves took a surprising 16-11 lead during the first set after Filburn recorded a kill and junior outside hitter Rachel Powers had two kills to set up their biggest lead of the night. Powers finished with four kills, three digs and a block. But Owensboro Catholic fought back to tie the game, 17-17, and didn’t relinquish the lead during

the rest of the match. “We got kind of nervous or something,” Filburn said, who had nine digs, six kills and a block. “But, they ended up getting the lead on us. I still think we played really well.” The second game was all Lady Aces as they jumped to an early 10-6 lead. Then after several errors and side outs, Owensboro Catholic opened an 18-8 lead. Filburn tried to make it a game with a kill and junior middle hitter LeAnna Luney notched a kill to make the score 2114. Luney ended the night with three kills and three blocks. See OVERPOWER, Page B3

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Tiffany Filburn makes a block against the Lady Aces.

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ARCHERY NEWS Archery Fall Festival Meade County archery will have its Fall Festival on Oct. 25 at the Meade County High school. The event will be a meet and greet event for students, parents and coaches from each school. There will be a chili supper, games, dessert, an auction and more. BASKETBALL NEWS Middle School Basketball Tournaments Planned In December in Frankfort

The Frankfort Convention Center and Kentucky State University will host the ﬁrst Bluegrass State Games Middle School Basketball Tournament for boys and girls in Kentucky in December.

There will be two 16-team, double-elimination tournaments for both 7th grade and 8th grade teams. The girls’ tournament will be Dec. 20-22, and the boys will play Dec. 27-29. All games will consist of four, six-minute quarters.

Registration begins Oct. 14, 2010. Teams will be entered on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-serve basis. The fee to register is $200. Teams can register by visiting www.bgsg.org.

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Rex Liverman dives forward for extra yardage. He rushed for more than 300 yards against Nelson County.

Meade Co. racks up more than 600 rushing yards while scoring 56 points By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard In what looked to be a shoot out — where there were 48 points scored in the first quarter — the Nelson County Cardinals ran out of bullets while Meade County kept firing on all cylinders and won 56-

34 last Friday night during a Class 6-A, District 2 meeting. “It was like a heavyweight fight,” Meade County head coach Larry Mofield said. “Someone would get a jab and the other would come back with two. It seems like, as the game progressed, we were the one coming back with two hits.

I like that. That’s something you can’t coach.” All the Meade County offensive damage came from its rushing attack where the team racked up more than 600 yards, including senior Rex Liverman who had a career game of 360 See RUSH, Page B2

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — John Prine once sang, “Your flag decal won’t get you into heaven anymore.” Not that it ever would, by the way. But it’s nice to wave a flag, show your pride in your country, sing the national anthem at sporting events and participate in the process that determines the future of America. Not even Prine would suggest that your flag decal will prevent you from getting into heaven. Many NASCAR drivers are nice guys, which is particularly appreciated by those of us who write about stock-car racing for a living. But liking someone and thinking he (or she) is a fine driver are separate issues. Being a nice guy might even give a driver a shot at making it in NASCAR, but it won’t keep him there. It also helps to make good commercials. NASCAR fans are a sentimental lot, and they often get upset when a nice driver gets fired. Results are what define staying power, however. For every Jimmie Johnson who worked his way up through the ranks, building career momentum and developing into a champion, there are at least five who become relegated to the dust bin of history, leaving us occasionally to wonder whatever happened to Blake Feese or Tyler Walker or Nathan Haseleu. See NASCAR, Page B11

Lady Waves edged out in overtime to end season By Ben Achtabowski The News Standard

SOFTBALL NEWS Donkey Basketball The Meade County softball program will hold Donkey Basketball Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at the Meade County High School gym. All proceeds will go toward the softball program. Tickets are $8 at the door or $6 in advance from any Lady Wave softball player. For questions, contact softball head coach Mike Harreld at the High school.

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With one upset in the girls soccer 10th District Tournament in the books, when fourth seed John Hardin uprooted No. 1 Elizabethtown, it looked like the Meade County Lady Waves could have followed suit when they went into overtime against No. 22 Central Hardin knotted up at 0. But Central Hardin slipped a goal during the ﬁrst 10-minute overtime that proved to be the winning goal and ended the

Lady Waves’ season last Thursday in a 1-0 ﬁnal. The game was originally slated for Oct. 13, but was postponed after severe thunderstorms. “It’s been my dream to take this team to the region again,” Meade County head coach Dan Shook said, whose team has not made the region since 2002. “What an interesting district (championship) if we would have played John Hardin.” In a defensive battle, Meade County held sway through the ﬁrst 80 minutes of play. Senior keeper Kiana

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Rupe made 13 saves on 17 Central Hardin shots. “Central is really quick,” Rupe said. “Every time they got the ball they were down the ﬁeld.” With the game going into overtime, Shook was pleased with the team’s effort. Three minutes into the ﬁrst 10 minute overtime, however, Central Hardin scored. “We gave a solid two halves and two overtimes,” Shook said. “Unfortunately, we gave up that goal. I was See EDGED, Page B3

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Rush From page B1 rushing yards on 20 carries. “This is the best game I’ve ever played… and I loved it,” Liverman said. It’s Liverman’s second straight game with more than 100 yards rushing. Against Lincoln County, he had 145 yards on the ground. “I think I got that groove last game,” he said. “I feel like I can see much better. I’m seeing the holes and hitting it as hard as I can. Everybody is slowing down and I’m speeding up.” The past two games, Meade County has rushed for 955 yards, which was around the same amount of rushing yards they had in their first six games combined. The game opened when Nelson County scored 21 points in the first 5 minutes of the game. The first touchdown came 30 seconds into the game with a 42-yard pass, then the Cardinals scored 2 and 1/2 minutes later on a 40-yard pass and then a 19-yard pass with 7:09 left in the first. “They beat us on big plays,” Mofield said. “It’s not like they were driving the ball 70 yards.” Nelson County started its backup quarterback, sophomore Dylan Beasley, who came out airing the ball out. “Their starting quarterback was out and their backup quarterback was pretty good,” Mofield said. “He could start for a lot of teams in the state.” Beasley ended with more than 300 yards passing, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Meade County tied the game at 21 with 2:34 left in the first quarter, when junior fullback Max Cundiff scored two of his four touchdowns in a 6-minute span and Thomas Wilson scampered for a 61-yard touchdown run up the middle. “Once we got back even

with them,” Mofield said, “then it was a new game. We had to get over that opening shell shock.” Nelson County broke the tie once again when they found the end zone on a 4-yard run with 36 seconds left in the opening quarter. The extra point sailed wide and left the score 27-21. Meade County took its first lead of the game during the opening drive of the second quarter when Liverman busted up the middle for a 77-yard run. Senior place kicker Michael Clinkscales added the extra point to take the Greenwave’s first lead of the game, 28-27. Liverman tacked on a final score of the half with 3 minutes left when he had a leaping 10-yard run to put the Greenwave up 35-27. Thomas Wilson had a 24yard touchdown up the middle with 7:13 left to play in the third quarter and Cundiff added a 4-yard run to make the score 49-27 less than 4 minutes later. Cundiff ended Meade County’s scoring barrage of 35 unanswered points on a 34-yard touchdown run with 9:16 left to play in the game. Clinkscales’ extra point made the score 56-27. Nelson County added a final score with 2 minutes left in the game, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. The Meade County defense held Nelson County to 20 rushing yards, including holding one of the district’s best tailbacks, senior Quentin Brooks, to 22 yards. “We’ve been talking about stopping the run,” junior defensive back and wide receiver Bo Wilson said. “Our defensive line and linebackers really got a hold of stopping the run this game. We definitely shut down the run.” The defense also only gave up one touchdown in the final three quarters. “Coach (defensive coordinator Tim) Mattingly kept the team settled,” Mofield said. “They didn’t get rattled and that allowed our offense

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a chance to get going.” “We had a couple busted coverages and got beat deep a few times,” Bo Wilson said. “We adjusted to stay deep and let them have the short routes. That helped us a lot and kept them out of the end zone.” Bo Wilson had his biggest receiving game of the year with eight catches, good for 110 yards. Most of his catches came form short curl routes that helped set up long runs up the middle. “We mixed it up pretty good,” Bo Wilson said. “We connected with some short routes. We really kept them off balance and they couldn’t key on just the run game.” Thomas Wilson threw for 165 yards, rushed for 131 and also caught two interceptions from his safety position. Cundiff finished with 144 yards. The offensive outpour was Meade County’s biggest to date as they racked up 793 total yards — good for the third best offensive yardage game ever in the state, according to KHSAA. It’s the most points Meade County has scored since 2005 when they scored 57 against Central Hardin. Meade County put up 45 points against Nelson County in 2007. “It usually takes us three games to score 50 points,” Mofield said. “I’m excited about our offense. I’m excited about our team more than anything. The kids are coming together. The thing I will remember about this win is that it was a team effort.” The Greenwave will now face its final district opponent in undefeated Central Hardin (8-0). Meade County is 1-2 in the district, with Central Hardin at 3-0. The game will determine the district champion and the No. 1 seed in the first round of playoffs. “It’s an even bigger one (this) week,” Bo Wilson said. “Our secondary needs to pick it up. I’m sure Central Hardin is going to see that they can throw deep on us. But we’ll pick it up on

the defensive side and keep keying on the run.” Central Hardin is ranked sixth in 6A. “It’s like we’re staring into the ﬁring squad,” Moﬁeld said. “It doesn’t get any easier. This time of year is what it’s all about. You couldn’t ask for a better position than where we are at right now.” The game is tonight at Central Hardin. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. Meade County 21 14 14 7—56 Nelson County 27 0 0 7—34

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From page B1 hoping to get into a shootout. With Kiana at keeper and we have some good shooters who have practiced penalty kicks, we might have had a shot to win the game.” The eventual game-winning goal was off a bouncing cross and knocked inside the Meade County far side post. “They just got a lucky shot at the end of the game,” Rupe said. “Everybody put their heart on the field. We tried so hard to get one in but we just couldn’t make it happen.” Down a goal for the remainder of the game, Meade County pressured offensively and had several scoring chances including a cross from junior midfielder Shelby Miller to Kristin Benton and then a shot from senior midfielder Lindsey Burchett. “They have a tough defense, but we had our chances,” Shook said. “I thought we were going to score when Shelby crossed to Kris but she didn’t get a shot off.” “We needed offense,” Kristin Benton said. “We really put the pressure on in overtime. We knew they already had a goal so we had to play catch up.” Meade County was unable to find the equalizer the final 17 minutes of the combined two overtimes, ending the Lady Waves’ season by one goal for the second straight season. Meade County’s 2009 season ended with a 3-2 loss to Central Hardin during the final minutes of regulation of the district semifinal game. This year, Meade County lost to Central Hardin 3-0 during the regular season. During the 2009 regular season the Lady Waves lost to Central Hardin 6-1. “We seemed to get a great effort against them when it comes to playoffs,” Shook said. “It seems like we can

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TOP: Kristin Benton ﬁghts for the ball. ABOVE: The Lady Waves set a defensive wall for a direct kick. and I think we had a really good season.” The team did see its fair share of young players. Against Central Hardin, Shook had three freshmen out on the ﬁeld at the same time: Katelyn Cucino, Micaela Ray and Breanna Bretches. “That’s a credit to all the girls, not just the seniors,” Shook said of the team’s success this season. “At one point of the night I had three freshmen out there. This team has

worked hard all year. They knew it was going to be rough after losing those seniors but they stepped up and made it their own team. They didn’t worry about last year.” The team will return six starters next year, but will lose their top two goal scorers in Kristen Benton and Burchett. They will also lose their twoyear starting keeper Rupe. “They tried their hardest and I’m real proud of them,” Shook said.

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That’s all the offense the Lady Waves could find as Owensboro Catholic closed out the final game, 25-17. Owensboro Catholic had eight blocks on the Lady Waves. “That’s probably the best blocking team we’ve faced,” Meade County head coach Jennifer Smith said. “They’re a very good team. Tiffany said to me during the ﬁrst game ‘We can’t hit and we can’t tip. What do we do?’ I just told her to keep trying that’s all you can do against a good blocking team.” The Lady Aces came into the game with the second best region record, 25-9 overall and 9-0 in their district. The only team better was Breckinridge’s 26-5 record. Meade County arguably had the toughest draw against Owensboro Catholic. “It’s a random draw,” Smith said. “It’s a fair draw and that’s who we got and

we knew we were going to get a tough team no matter what.” The season ending loss gave the Lady Waves a 2313 overall record with a 5-1 district record. Filburn will be the only player not returning next year. Filburn was a ﬁveyear starter and one of the region’s best players. “It’s bittersweet,” Smith said about losing her senior captain. “I was looking at her during the last point and I was thinking ‘Oh no, it might be over in a few points.’ It’s devastating to think we won’t have her on the court anymore.” The team returns ﬁve starters next year along with a strong squad of young bench players who saw playing time on the varsity level. “We have everybody coming back besides Tiffany,” Smith said. “This year, we had some girls that had a little bit of varsity experience. But next year, we’ll have a lot of varsity experience under our belts … I expect us to be pretty good again next year.”

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Submitted Article The Stuart Pepper Middle School traveling squad football team advanced to the second round of the Middle School State Championship with a 40-0 victory over Crosby Middle School Cougars of Jefferson County. The Greenwave offense received the opening kickoff and marched 55 yards in seven plays culminating with a John Wilson 1-yard touchdown run. After an exchange of turnovers, Wilson ended a 70 yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run and Tyler Dix converted the twopoint conversion for an early 14-0 lead. With 28 seconds left in the half, Will King hit John Miller on a fourth and 10 play, on a 30-yard pass completion. This set up John Wilson’s third touchdown of the night and a 20-0 lead at halftime. The Greenwave scored again on their ﬁrst second half possession when Tyler Dix scampered in for the

touchdown from 8 yards out. John Wilson hit John Miller with a two-point conversion pass making the score 28-0. On the Cougars’ next possession, John Wilson intercepted an overthrown pass and took it 55 yards to the house for a 34-0 lead and his fourth touchdown of the game. Whelan’s Warrior’s tacked on the last touchdown when Chris “Little Wrestler” Abernathy broke two tackles on a 20-yard touchdown run. This made the ﬁnal score 40-0. The Cougars were only able to penetrate into Meade County territory once when they drove to the 24 yard line. However, the defense held and they kept the Cougars offense in check the rest of the game. David Sipes, Tyler Compton, Michael Robey, and Micah Kaiser had outstanding defensive games for the Greenwave. The offensive line again performed very well to lead the Waves to more than 200 yards rush-

ing in the game. The Greenwave played another Jefferson County school, Traditional Middle School, in the second round on Wednesday. Traditional defeated the second place J.T. Alton Trojans 50-12 Saturday. Seventh graders win The seventh grade Stuart Pepper Middle School team played a very solid game Saturday morning at Glasgow, Ky., and won 200. Kevin Millay, Kase Mattingly, Michael Mattingly, Jake Beavin, and John Michael Millay played good games for the Greenwave. Bobby Porter led the defense with three sacks and Kase Mattingly returned a fumble caused by Porter for a 60-yard touchdown. The Greenwave knocked the Scotties out of the playoffs for the second year in a row. Records SPMS Traveling Squad team 10 - 0 SPMS 7th Grade Team 6- 1

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1. Which Jackson sibling scored the most Top 40 hits? 2. Which of Madonna’s No. 1 hits stayed at the top of the chart the longest? Bonus for knowing how many No. 1 songs she’s had. 3. Name the artist who had an album entitled “If I Could Only Remember My Name.” 4. What do U2’s 1991 album “Achtung Baby,” Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album “Rumours” and Paul Simon’s 1986 album “Graceland” have in common? 5. What was the name of ZZ Top’s ﬁrst album? When was it released? 6. Which band released “Hey Nineteen,” and when? Answers: 1. It was Janet, not Michael. She netted 30 hits to his 29. 2. “Take a Bow” stayed at the top for seven weeks in 1994, one of 12 Madonna chart toppers. 3. It was David Crosby’s solo debut album. The 1971 album reached No. 12 on the charts. 4. They’re all on the Vatican’s Top 10 Pop Albums list reported this year by ofﬁcial paper L’Osservatore Romano. No kidding. The paper is said to be attempting to be less stuffy. 5. Oddly enough, it’s called “ZZ Top’s First Album.” It debuted in 1971. 6. Steely Dan in 1980. The song reached No. 10 on the charts. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Since becoming a cat owner (I adopted “Sally” in March), I’ve had this fear that something will go wrong with her and I won’t catch it in time, like an illness or injury. Sometimes she meows a lot, and I’m not sure why it is, but I’m embarrassed to contact the veterinarian because it doesn’t seem like a big problem. When should I call the vet? — Gerry T., via e-mail

DEAR GERRY: That you’re worried about the possibility of Sally getting sick shows that you’re a caring pet owner, and that you probably keep a close eye on her general health and behavior. I can understand your worrying about an illness going undetected, especially if you’re a first-time owner. Most veterinarians are understanding and available to check out Sally anytime you’re not sure about her general health. You should always be able to call the vet’s office with questions, and if a phone call doesn’t allay your concerns, the front desk should schedule a visit with the vet and not put you off. While it’s unlikely that a healthy, well-adjusted cat will have an emergency, it pays to be prepared. For example, your cat might be attacked by another pet and suffer injuries. Have some basic firstaid supplies on hand and easy to access just in case: gauze bandages, disinfectant, an emergency blanket. Also, have the number of the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic posted next to your phone or in your mobile phone’s address book, in addition to the regular vet’s number.

Have a question about your pet? Contact Sam at ask@pawscorner.com., or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Find more pet advice and resources at www.pawscorner.com. Want to adopt a pet? Contact the Meade County Animal Shelter at 4222064 for more information and don’t forget to spay and neuter your pets. The animal shelter also accepts donations of pine cleaner, paper towels and bleach. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Q: I am a great fan of Zachary Quinto of “Heroes.” Now that the show has been canceled, what else can I see him in? Also, will there be a sequel to “Star Trek,” and will he play Spock again? — Marie K., Port Charlotte, Fla. A: Zachary will be back to reprise his role as Spock in the as-yet-untitled sequel to 2009’s smash-hit reboot of the popular sci-fi series, “Star Trek.” Pretty much all the principal stars are back on board for the follow-up Zachary Quinto movie, which is due to hit theaters in summer 2012. Quinto recently completed two movies, “Girl Walks Into a Bar” with Josh Hartnett and Danny DeVito, and “Margin Call” with Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons and Paul Bettany. Q: I haven’t seen anything about “Sons of Anarchy” returning to FX. Please tell me it hasn’t been canceled. — Pam M., Southbury, Conn. A: Season three of “Sons of Anarchy” attracted almost 5 million viewers per week, making it FX’s highest rated series ever, so you can bet it’ll be back for a fourth season. Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal all will return for a 13-episode season next year. I’ll keep you posted on the exact date as it becomes available. Q: What can you tell me about actor Dermot Mulroney? I love his acting and wonder why we don’t see more of him. — Sharon F., Hamden, Conn. A: Dermot was slated to star in the “Rockford Files” reboot for NBC, but he was dropped when NBC execs were not satisfied with the pilot episode. Word is that Josh Holloway of “Lost” in is the running to take over the role of Jim Rockford. Dermot has been keeping busy, however, shooting the feature films “The Family Tree” and “Inhale,” and beginning work on “The Riot.” Q: My husband and I love William Powell in any movie, especially “The Thin Man.” We have tried to learn more about him at the library, but can’t seem to find much. Can you tell me about his personal life: children, wives, when he died and where he was buried? — Lisa S., Clarksville, Tenn. A: William Powell, who won the Best Actor Academy Award for his role in 1935’s “The Thin Man” (and again for “My Man Godfrey” and “Life With Father”), was married three times. His first wife, Eileen Wilson, bore him his only child, son William David, who committed suicide in 1968 after a period of poor health. He also was married to actress Carole Lombard from 1931-33, but his third and final wife, actress Diane Lewis, was the one who stuck. They were married from 1940 until William’s death from cardiac arrest in 1984 at the age of 91. He is buried in Desert Memorial Park in Palm Springs, Calif. Other famous “residents” include Frank Sinatra and Sonny Bono, as well as William Jr. and Diane (who passed away in 1997). Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. For more news and extended interviews, visit www.celebrityextraonline.com and twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ALL MY CHILDREN: Ryan told Greenlee that their kiss was a mistake. Brot was tired of Natalia always keeping their relationship a secret. Asher secretly blamed Caleb for his mother’s death. Marissa refused to accept a gift from JR on their anniversary. Zach returned to Pine Valley. Angie admitted in court that she blamed David for her blindness. Nick Pearson’s testimony was unfavorable for Ryan. Wait to See: Someone follows Zach Thad Luckinbill stars as “J.T.” on while he takes his kids “The Young and The Restless” trick-or-treating. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Stephanie told her family about her cancer and then admitted herself to the hospital for surgery. Amber made a move on Nick in the steam room. An ambitious Thomas pitched an idea to start his own men’s fashion line. Amber flirted with Oliver to help keep his mind off Hope. Stephanie vowed to make a difference for the homeless community. Wait to See: Amber is inspired by Sally Spectra’s business ideology. DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Kayla went to speak with Sister Anne about the altered paternity results. Arianna realized that Rafe knew all along that Sami shot EJ. Victor decided not to rescue Vivian from the sarcophagus. Brady felt guilty for what he did to Vivian after receiving a visit from his mother’s spirit. Arianna was hit by a car before she could tell EJ the truth about Sami. Melanie confessed to Maggie that she thought of her as her real mother. Wait to See: Nathan proposes to Stephanie. GENERAL HOSPITAL: Epiphany warned Robin that her attacks on Lisa would backfire. Tracy told Luke that she would marry him if he returned her money. Carly tried to make Jax jealous by kissing Jason. Michael admitted that he was attracted to Brenda. Steve believed in Lisa’s innocence. Lucky asked Nikolas if Siobhan could hide out at Wyndemere. Luke faked a heart attack in front of Tracy. Sonny and Claire got back together. Wait to See: A witch kidnaps Emma. ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Cristian was heartbroken when Layla couldn’t come home to visit. Rex went to New Mexico to investigate Echo’s past. Tea found out that she never had a brain tumor. Eli warned everyone that he had a bomb inside the warehouse. Roxy was impressed that Echo once romanced both Clint and Charlie. Destiny’s parents informed her that she was not their biological child. Blair snuck into the warehouse and was shocked to find Tea alive. Wait to See: Hannah forces Starr to dig her own grave. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Adam saved baby Faith’s life. Abby found Tucker and Diane in a state of undress. Cane did CPR on J.T. after he was involved in a serious car accident. A nonverbal Murphy tried to warn Katherine not to trust Meggie. Nikki went to Deacon’s to drink. Mac told an unconscious J.T. that she would marry him once he awoke. Nikki urged Victor to marry her sooner rather than later. Wait to See: Diane has a fit when she reads Phyllis’ article. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

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• Those who study such things claim that baby girls smile more than baby boys. • While in space, astronauts can’t use traditional salt and pepper. If they tried to sprinkle the condiment on food, it would just ﬂoat away, possibly clogging air vents and otherwise wreaking havoc. So some bright person came up with liquid forms of the seasonings. • The English word for the fruit “squash” comes from the language of the Native American Narragansett tribe. It means “something eaten green.” • If you ever decide to participate in a public protest in Greece, remember not to wear sunglasses. Since shades can hide your face, wearing them is illegal during demonstrations there. • The Oldsmobile motor company also made early gasoline-powered lawnmowers. • The famed Pony Express didn’t actually use ponies -- just horses. • After the vows have been said in a traditional Korean wedding, the groom formally introduces his new wife to his parents. The bride’s father-in-law then pelts the bride with red dates, which is supposed to ensure fertility. • Thought for the Day: “Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they ought to be.” -- William Hazlitt (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Deciding to work out that pesky problem (even though you might have been bored, bored, bored with it) should be paying off right about now. Expect to hear some very welcome news very soon. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Unexpected news might cause you to rethink a previous conclusion. Don’t be bullheaded and try to bluff it out. Make the needed change, and then take a bow for your objectivity. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Money-matters should be considered as you continue to work out your holiday plans. This is a good time to scout out discounts before demand for them outstrips their availability. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A calm period early in the week helps you complete most, if not all, of your unfinished tasks. A new project appears by midweek, and this one could carry some big career potential. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Positive results from recent ventures continue to pump up those self-esteem levels, making you Fabulous Felines feel you can tackle any challenge anyone wants to throw at you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Family and friends might feel neglected because of your almost total focus on a project. Try to rework your schedule so you can have time for both your loved ones and your work. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t be surprised if you suddenly hear from someone from your past who wants to contact you about the possibility of renewing a long-dormant (if not dead) relationship. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to check over what went right and what went wrong with recent efforts. This can provide valuable lessons for projects that will be coming up soon. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Dealing with people who feel they’re always right about everything might be a problem for some. But the savvy Archer should be able to deflate their oversize egos. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This week favors a balance between the demands of your work and your need for fun timeouts. Taking breaks helps restore and keep your energy levels high. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There could be an occasional setback in what you’re working on. But look at them as lessons on how to do better as you move along. More supporters turn up to cheer you on. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Although a more positive aspect influences this week’s course, you still need to be sure that those who will work with you have no reason to work against you. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in keeping your promises. It’s not always easy to do, but somehow you do it. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Please be advised that the St. Theresa Catholic Church Fall Festival has been cancelled until further notice due to the Meade/Breck Center renovation.

Meade Co General Baptist 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.

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Report A Crime... The Meade County Sheriff’s Department is committed to fighting the drug and criminal problem in our community, but we need your help. Please help by reporting any and all suspicious activity in your area. The tip line is totally anonymous, and your identity cannot be revealed. The new tip line is 270-422-HOPE (4673).

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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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We would like to assist you and your family as you transition home by helping you contact mental health providers for the services that you and your family feel will be of benefit. Some of the services available are: Individual, group, couples and family therapy, PTSD and substance abuse therapy, neuropsychological testing, homeless services, assistance in finding jobs and housing, and suicide prevention. Remember, you must take the first step! We will be there for you!

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Fire hydrants will be flushed and repaired from October 01, 2010, through November 05, 2010. Please check your water for possible discoloration before doing any laundry.

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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.

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Please be advised that the St. Theresa Catholic Church Fall Festival has been cancelled until further notice due to the Meade/Breck Center renovation.

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Support Groups Notice: Transportation to NA & AA meetings will be provided from MACC Ministries for Brandenburg and Irvington. For more information, call 270-497-4378. A L C O H O L I C S ANONYMOUS – Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road, meets nightly at 8 p.m. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, meetings are at 10 a.m. Call 270-4221050 for more information. BRANDENBURG ALANON: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 8 p.m. Open to all. Call 270-422-1050 for more information. OPEN DOOR ALATEEN GROUP: Alcohalt House, 2255 Fairgrounds Road. Meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. These meetings are for Al-Anon and Alateen members only. You qualify for membership if your life has been or is being deeply affected by close contact with a problem drinker. Please come to any Al-Anon or Alateen Opened or Closed meetings! Call 270-422-1050 for more information.

Support Groups A L C O H O L I C S 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 270547-0347 or 270-547-0445. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Look Good, Feel better, 3rd Monday of each month. 10:15 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-706-1493 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Man to Man Prostate Cancer Education and Support, 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6 p.m. in the 5th ﬂoor boardroom at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Call Program Care at 270-7061493 or Karen at 270-7061250 for more information. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Support groups typically meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. and the 1st Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Registration is required. Call to register or for more information, call 270-7065092 or 270-706-5071. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hardin Memorial Hospital Therapy and Sports Medicine Center at 1111 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. Call 270-7065010 or e-mail Beth Greenwell at bgreenwell@hmh.net

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BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month, in 5A at 6 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Individuals who have had surgery, as well as those who are considering having the surgery are welcome. For more information, call Marcia Barnes, R.N. at 270-706-1559.

GARAGE SALE – October 22 and 23, 8am – 3pm. Furniture, lamps, clothes, steamer, home décor and lots more. 225 Knollwood Road.

HOPE & HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free monthly support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a friend or family member. First Tuesday of every month. Call for next meeting date and time. Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. 812-738-7893. SLEEP DISORDERS: AWAKE meeting – Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday each month at the Parvin Baumgart Education Center at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. A health awareness group for people affected by sleep apnea and/or sleep disorders. Call 812-738-7892 for more information. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: T.O.P.S group meets at Buck Grove Baptist Church every Tues at 6 p.m. 270-422-2692.

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GARAGE SALE – Saturday, October 23. 9am-4pm. RAIN OR SHINE. 4775 Payneville Road. YARD SALE - Friday, October 22, 10am - 6pm. 4015 Buck Grove Road. What nots, girls, boys, women's and men's clothing, baby items, a little bit of everything.

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Staff Report The News Standard The Meade County cross country teams competed in the Fast Cats Classic in Daviess County. The boys team finished fifth while the girls games finished in fifth. Fast Cats Classic Boys Varsity Results Men 5k Run CC Varsity 13 Blair, Tyler 16:37.05 18 Bowen, Zach 16:44.32 32 Breeds, Tyler 17:11.64 35 Waldecker, Dakota 17:13.68 58 Bates, Nathan 17:45.89 66 Buchman, Noah 17:57.17 68 Strickland, Will 17:58.30 76 Gonsalves, Jarrett 18:16.15 80 Hamilton, Levi 18:19.70 Team Scores 1 St Xavier 56 Total Time: 1:22:22.32 Average: 16:28.47

2 Daviess County 95 Total Time: 1:22:59.04 Average: 16:35.81 3 Butler 96 Total Time: 1:23:48.52 Average: 16:45.71 4 Apollo 142 Total Time: 1:24:34.08 Average: 16:54.82 5 Meade County 153 Total Time: 1:25:32.58 Average: 17:06.52 6 DuPont Manual 186 Total Time: 1:26:13.66 Average: 17:14.74 7 South Warren 202 Total Time: 1:26:22.66 Average: 17:16.54 8 St. Xavier Varsity 2 222 Total Time: 1:27:05.24 Average: 17:25.05 9 North Hardin 262 Total Time: 1:28:10.56 Average: 17:38.12 10 Webster County 302 Total Time: 1:29:52.56 Average: 17:58.52 11 Logan County 321 Total Time: 1:30:20.23 Average: 18:04.05

12 Christian County 343 Total Time: 1:32:20.97 Average: 18:28.20 13 Owensboro 374 Total Time: 1:32:47.20 Average: 18:33.44 14 Greenwood 397 Total Time: 1:33:22.74 Average: 18:40.55 Girls Varsity Results Women 5k Run CC Varsity 24 Neal, Kaylea 20:57.34 40 Powers, Mary Kate 22:10. 42 Fabel, Danielle 22:15.62 47 Brown, Tiffany 22:27.08 51 Frye, Adalia 22:47.86 60 Poole, Adrienne 23:21.40 Team Standings 1 DuPont Manual 24 Total Time: 1:35:21.18 Average: 19:04.24 2 Daviess County 47 Total Time: 1:40:04.31 Average: 20:00.87 3 Greenwood 93 Total Time: 1:45:59.50 Average: 21:11.90 4 North Hardin 133

Total Time: 1:50:04.11 Average: 22:00.83 5 Meade County 144 Total Time: 1:50:38.62 Average: 22:07.73 6 Apollo 153 Total Time: 1:51:26.37 Average: 22:17.28 7 Butler 205 Total Time: 1:55:12.01 Average: 23:02.41 8 Webster County 239 Total Time: 1:57:35.20 Average: 23:31.04 9 Northwest High School 275 Total Time: 2:06:07.60 Average: 25:13.52 10 Allen County-Scottsville 276 Total Time: 2:00:38.90 Average: 24:07.78 11 Henderson County 295 Total Time: 2:03:28.25 Average: 24:41.65 12 Christian County 313 Total Time: 2:09:32.36 Average: 25:54.48 13 South Warren 331 Total Time: 2:07:57.79 Average: 25:35.56

NASCAR From page B1 There’s some truth to the notion that some of them don’t get much of a chance, given the current state of the economy and the utter dominance of Sprint Cup drivers who compete in the Nationwide Series because a) they are successful; b) they sell tickets and boost ratings; and c) sponsors like drivers who are successful because they tend to sell more of their products. Does this Cup domination stunt the growth of young drivers? Almost to a man, they say no, right up to the point where they lose their rides and are relegated to the aforementioned dust bin of history. But the facts say yes. Justin Allgaier, one of few Nationwide Series “specialists” (it’s hard to call them regulars when Brad Kesel-

owski, Carl Edwards and Paul Menard are “regulars,” too) to win a race this year, is in danger of falling through the ever-widening cracks in the system. Predictably, the reason is that sponsorship is running out. Allgaier, to borrow that frequent cliche of the unsettled, is “looking at options.” He seemed to be the lone breakthrough of the season, the only young driver about whom it could conclusively be said that the future was bright. The problem Allgaier now faces is that of ﬁnding a team strong enough, whether in Nationwide, Sprint Cup or even Camping World Truck, to provide him with a chance to shine. It’s not going to be easy.

Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008.

PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR MEADE COUNTY CANDIDATE:

DARREN SIPES DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DIVISION 2

This position serves Meade, Breckinridge and Grayson Counties Meade County Citizens: In this race, you have a choice between a life-long resident and supporter of Meade County – Darren Sipes – or the candidate that lives all the way in Grayson County – Shan Embry. This position was created in the 1970’s. No one from Meade County has ever served as District Court Judge in Division 2. Isn’t it time that Meade County stop being ignored?? To win this election, Darren’s vote from Meade County must be substantial. The choice is clear: Your vote for Darren Sipes is a vote for Meade County. Darren started ﬁrst grade in Meade County and graduated from Meade County High School. Darren and his family have lived here their entire lives. Darren has served Meade County as an attorney for sixteen years. Unlike Darren’s opponent, Darren pays taxes in Meade County and supports businesses in Meade County. Darren has been involved in numerous community events. On November 2nd, Meade Countians have the opportunity to do something that’s never been done before . . . you can elect someone from Meade County to serve as District Court Judge, Division 2. Please vote for your Meade County candidate – Darren Sipes.

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TOP: Twelve-year-old Tray Powers, of Battletown, harvested his first buck opening youth weekend. Powers used a Remington Youth 243 rifle to get the 3-point buck that weighed 143 pounds. Brie Roberts, an 11-year-old from Brandenburg, harvested her first deer. Her dad, Travis and her went hunting opening morning of Youth Gun Shoot. She killed her 105 pounds field dress doe with a .357 rifle in Breckinridge County.

Ky. State Parks offer military discounts Submitted by the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Department FRANKFORT — Active duty and reserve component military members, retirees and veterans can take advantage of discount rates with the Kentucky State Parks “USA Military Pass” program from Nov. 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The program is available to those on active military duty, retired members of the military, veterans, members of the National Guard and reservists. Proof of military service is required at check-in. “We appreciate the men and women who serve or who have served in uni-

form and want to let them know how appreciative we are,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “Our state parks offer great fun for families looking for a break and outdoor adventure.” With the USA Military Pass, lodge rooms are available for $49.95 a night; one bedroom cottages for $74.95 a night; two bedroom cottages for $84.95 a night and three bedroom cottages for $94.95 a night. Tax is not included in these rates. The Kentucky State Parks have 17 resorts that offer golf, fishing, hiking on scenic trails, beautiful scenery and full-service restaurants. Many resorts

are near or include historic sites and museums and offer programs during the fall and winter, such as elk tours, eagle watching tours, entertainment and nature programs. This offer is not good in conjunction with other special discounts or packages. The discount is based on availability and may exclude special events and holidays. For more information about state parks and to make reservations, visit www.parks.ky.gov or call 800-255-7275. (If you’re making your “USA Military Pass” reservation online, please use “USA” for the promotional code.)

Flaherty man bags a large elk

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Joe Gyukery of Flaherty was drawn for a spike elk hunt along with TLC Outﬁtter guide Voudel Shepard. He made the kill on Oct. 9, in Knott County, Ky.

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Chili supper benefits 4-H

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Good times and good cooking seemed to be the constant feel of the Meade County 4-H chili supper last Friday at the Extension Office. Guests were able to dine on delicious homemade items. Adults paid $6 for a bowl of chili, a sandwich or a hot dog, crackers, a drink and a dessert. For a child’s plate, the cost was $4 for a hot dog or peanut butter sandwich, chips, drinks and a dessert. The chili supper was held as a fundraiser for the local 4-H program and raised upwards of $2,200. Matt Pike led the cake auction towards the end of the event. ABOVE: Kaley Mills sorts out different types of desserts during the 4-H Chili Supper. LEFT: Carla Laslie (left) and Stephanie Lee prepare chili at the 4-H Chili Supper last Friday.

Battletown Elementary Honor Roll 1st six weeks Mrs. Cox’s 5th Grade All A’s: Cayla Prather. A’s and B’s: Cody Burrell. Mrs. Cox’s 6th Grade A’s and B’s: Logan Hardesty, Kayla Parcell, Koby White, Amber Wolff

Miss Allyn’s 4th Grade All A’s: Jayden Rowan, Jaxx Sonner. A’s and B’s: Elizabeth Adams, Willie Arnold, Kaelyn Carpenter, Mason Deibert, Anna Troutman, Tucker Wimpee.

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Payneville Elementary Honor Roll 1st Grading Period 2010-2011 6th Grade All A’s — Elizabeth Fackler, Logan Greco. A’s and B’s — Jason Beirman, Amber Chism, Hannah Clark, Seth Grifﬁn, Tyler Hall, Levi Hurt, Dillan Jupin, Drew Lancaster, Julia Mattingly, Bryce Mattingly, Derek Orr, Thomas Orr, Garrett Poole, Kristen Swanson, Haley Swink, Katlyn Swink, Logan Webb. 5th Grade All A’s — Emma Barr, Elexis Crabb. A’s and B’s — Jakob Barr, Arien Bennett, Paulette Black, Garret Compton, Isabella Galvez, Alexis Goodin, Callie Hardesty, Elizabeth Shannon. 4th Grade All A’s — Hannah

Grades 5 and 6 Battletown, 6, Ekron No. 1, 3. Battletown scorers: Chelsea Jones, 2; Amber Wolff, 4. Ekron scorers: Haley Midkiff, 3. Muldraugh, 12, David T. Wilson No. 2, 5. Muldraugh scorers: Victoria Huber, 4; Alana Boggs, 6; Sara Girky,

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SPMS celebrates highest KCCT scores in school history By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard For Stuart Pepper Middle School Principal Chad Butler, seeing his students excel has been one of the best experiences he has had. Last Friday, Butler let his students, plus the current 9th graders at Meade County High School, celebrate their achievements by holding fun activities throughout the day. Some of the festivities included grilling out hot dogs and hamburgers, inﬂatable slides, karaoke, volleyball, football, video games and much more. SPMS brought back the 9th graders since they were the ones who took the test as 8th graders, Butler said. “(SPMS) is a great place to be right now,” Butler said.

Once the Kentucky Core Content Test/No Child Left Behind scores were available, Butler saw how high SPMS placed on the list and he knew he wanted to share the good news with his students. “We shared the scores with the kids the Thursday it became available,” he said, adding that seeing the looks on their faces “was one of the highlights of my career. It gives me cold chills just thinking about it.” According to Butler, SPMS made it their most ambitious goal ever — to score over 100. And, that’s exactly what they did scoring a 100.8575. Overall, SPMS scored a 101 in their transition index, a 111 in reading, a 92 in math, a 101 in science, a 104 in social studies and an 89 in writing.

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LEFT: Tyler Hayes shows off his moves as he flies down the inflatable slide. RIGHT: Jacob Whelan jumps in the air as he sets off down the inflatable slide at Stuart Pepper Middle School last Friday. The largest increase was in reading where the school jumped almost six points. Seventh grade language arts teacher Whitney Raney isn’t surprised by the large improvement since her and her fellow reading teach-

ers have been focusing on student success from the beginning. “Kids take pride in their scores,” she said. “They want to do well. We like to show them that they can do it.”

Raney traces it back to the classroom, where they use a lot of hands-on activities and try to make learning fun. Right now, SPMS is on track to score a 103.2 on next year’s test and Butler

has complete faith in his students. “We’ve gone up ﬁve consecutive years and each year it has been the highest in school history,” Butler said. “But 100 has always been our ‘pie in the sky.’”

It was all work and no play as a group of Stuart Pepper Middle School students took some time after school to learn the ways of babysitting. Seventeen female students gathered in SPMS’ library Tuesday, Oct. 12, to learn a thing or two about how to properly watch over a child and what to do in case of an emergency. THE NEWS STANDARD/JENNIFER CORBETT “It’s four days of the basics of babysitting,” said Paige Puckett reads over some material during the Debbie Canavera, youth babysitting course at Stuart Pepper Middle School services coordinator at Tuesday, Oct. 12. SPMS. The class, which met six 20 and 21. Goodwin offered a simutimes, only cost $5 for stuCarole Goodwin, county lator baby that acts like a dents, which is considerably extension agent for 4-H and typical baby to the students. lower compared to babysit- youth development, lead “It will give them a true ting classes offered by the the orientation class. She perspective,” Goodwin Red Cross, which can cost handed out binders for the said. upwards of $40, Canavera class and had the students “It shows them how to said. The class will go until take a quiz that would show properly hold a baby and Oct. 19. how much they know when the basic needs of a child,” The Health Department it comes to taking care of a Canavera said. offered CPR training on Oct. child. As for the class, Goodwin

said it will be anything but boring. “I try to make it hands on,” she said. Some of the topics Goodwin plans to cover in the class include caring, feeding, safety for a child and what to do in case of an emergency. During the orientation class, Goodwin touched upon a few basics and laid down some ground rules when it comes to babysitting. “You never lay a hand on a child you’re babysitting,” she said. “You’re going to have to have a lot of patience when you’re dealing with children. You need to lay all your aggravations aside.” Goodwin touched upon what characteristics a good babysitter should uphold — patience, calm, understanding, dependable, responsible and calm. “Once you build that trust with a family, that reputation with stick with you,” Goodwin said.

4-H archery group Class teaches proper babysitting techniques hits the right target By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard

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Kayla Dowell, Alex Lee, Jolon Thomas, Elijah Ashmore, Sioux Thomas, Joey Wardrip and Tony Fairman pose at the 4-H State Shoot.

Carole Goodwin 4-H & Youth Development

The 4-H Hay Shooters Archery Team traveled to the State Shoot held at the Bluegrass Sportsman Club in Wilmore, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 18. The intermediate team won ﬁrst place with Elijah Ashmore, Kayla Dowell, Sioux Thomas and Alex Lee. Elijah Ashmore and Kayla Dowell tied for ﬁrst place in the bare compound division. Kayla Dowell also placed second in the target division. Josh Metten placed second in the bare compound senior division with Amanda Hurt placing third and Levi Wilkins placing eleventh. Joey Wardrip placed ninth in the Bowhunter Senior division. Also competing in the State Shoot were Hayle Scott, Alicia Lee, Tony Fairman and Jolon Thomas. A great job was done by all. “Learn more, have fun.” We begin the new project year with member enrollment. Even if you have been a member for several years, you must re-enroll each year. 4-H Enrollment Requirements: •A student must be in the fourth grade and/ or 9 years old by December 31, 2010, to enroll in the “traditional” 4-H program. •The last day to enroll for the 2010-2011 project year is Dec. 31, 2010, for livestock projects Oct.31, 2010, is the last day to

enroll. If a child moves into the county after the enrollment deadline, he/she can enroll in 4-H for the year if he/she is enrolled by the last day of school. If a student attends a school which does not have an organized club, he/she can enroll at the Meade County Cooperative Extension office by the enrollment deadline. To participate in 4-H projects, clubs, events or activities, with the exception of 4-H Camp, the youth must be enrolled by the deadline. Any school or project club may have their own club rules in addition to these. We can also enroll youth in our Cloverbud program. Cloverbuds are for youth 5 to 8 years old. This is a county level program which means this age group does not compete in 4-H district or state events. Cloverbuds promote cooperation rather than competition and our activities will promote the practice of developmentally appropriate skills, provide an opportunity for social interaction and help children understand and learn about fairness. We will display their work and recognize their participation promoting a sense of pride and feeling of accomplishment. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the 4-H Cloverbud program, please contact the Meade County Extension office at 270-422-4958. Again, welcome to the Meade County 4-H program and please feel free to call me or stop by the office with any suggestions, questions or concerns you may have about the 4-H program.

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By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard For one night, men tossed their suits and ties aside to don wigs, dresses and even a bit of makeup. It was all in good fun, as the men participated in the Miss Meade County Grand Supreme Womanless Beauty Pageant Saturday night at Brandenburg Primary. According to Deena Hurt, assistant varsity basketball coach at Meade County High School, the event was used as a fundraiser for Lady Waves Basketball Boosters. “We would like to make it a semi annual event if it goes well,” Hurt said. The pageant also featured split the pot and a performance by the band, GBSD. The idea for a womanless beauty pageant was sparked by the minds of Whitney Kupper and Jeanna Turner, and from the start the boosters felt a wave of patronage. “We were overwhelmed with support to help our girls out,” Hurt said. In the end, there could only be one winner with Ham Hamilton being crowned Miss Meade County Grand Supreme. He was awarded his new crown by the current Miss Meade County, Cindy Padgett. The other winners include: Best Attire, Lucas Butler; Most Elegant, Mike Harreld; Best Legs, Eli Dix; Best Hair and Make-up, Jeff Turner; and People’s Choice, Ham Hamilton.

The full list of contestants and their “biographies” included: •Eli Dix, Sr., aka “Luscious Legs,” donned a black dress and wasn’t afraid to show off his legs. He was sponsored by Nair, likes to play softball and eat seafood. •Jeff Turner, aka “Jeffney Spears,” wore blonde pigtails, a plaid skirt and a sweater. He was sponsored by Kevin Federline and his hobbies include lip synching and vacationing in Cabo. •Steve Butler, aka “Bootylicious Butler,” wore a blue sparkly dress with heels to match. He was sponsored by Hot Rod Magazine and likes to chat on the phone and hang out on the beach. •Daniel Embry, aka “Ms. Donk,” strutted his stuff in a blonde wig and long black dress. He was sponsored by Levi Mattingly and loves tanning and make-up. •Levi Mattingly, aka “Shaguanda,” wore a blonde curly wig with a green ﬂower dress. He was sponsored by Connections and his favorite color is “pink, pink and more pink.” • Mike Harreld, aka “Roxy Feelgood,” wore a ball gown blue prom dress. He was sponsored by Doe Valley Deers Club and loves shopping at Victoria’s Secret. •Mark Zweifel, aka “Zenna Tennis Princess,” wore a brown dress with jewelry to match. He was sponsored by Farm Bureau, Z-Spa and her close friend Maria Sharapova. His interests includes diamonds and speedboats.

•Todd Clanton, aka “Delicious Tonight,” wore an all out get up that included thigh high boots, black dress and a hat to match. His interests include dieting, yoga and ballet. •Ham Hamilton, aka “Queen Hambelina,” wore a purple sparkly dress. He was sponsored by The Wonderful World of Disney and his interests include sequins, bows and feathers. •Frank Claycomb, aka “Francesca,” donned a black curly wig with an orange bow to match. He was sponsored by Chef Boyardee and loves to shop at expensive places. •Casey Dawson, aka “Cassandra,” strutted his stuff in a light green dress with a brown wig. He was sponsored by Connections and enjoys bubble baths, scrap booking, jewelry making and botox. •Chuck Haynes, aka “Hotlip Haynes,” wore a long black dress with boots to match. He was sponsored by Powers Paper Company and loves to vacation in Las Vegas since “what happens there, stays there.” •David Craycroft, aka “Wanda Full,” donned an afro with a sparkly blue getup. He was sponsored by Good Times Bar and Grill and also loves to vacation in Las Vegas. •Lucas Butler, aka “Boquieshaaah Butler,” wore a disco ball necklace and earrings, along with a long blonde wig, shirt and skirt. He was sponsored by Father and Mother Proud and his favorite place to vacation is Hawaii “so I can get my tan on.”

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Even after saving his younger brother’s life in April, eight-year-old Cody Foster doesn’t feel like a hero. He just felt like he was watching out for his three-year-old brother, Austin, just like any big brother should. “He still doesn’t see what the big fuss is about,” said Cody’s mother Sheila. But Cody’s Boy Scout peers saw it a little differently as he was honored at the Boy Scouts Centennial Celebration Saturday in Louisville. Cody was given the Heroism Award for his thoughtful and impromptu actions after Austin got tangled up in some rope on their playground and almost hung himself. As he was preparing to go on stage, Cody said he felt

half nervous and half excited. According to Cody’s Cub Master Jamie Ridgeway, there was a lengthy process for Cody to be recommended for the Heroism Award. In the beginning, the Fosters’ sent Cody’s story to a local Boy Scout Chair. It was then sent to board review where they discussed Cody’s actions — they deemed it worthy to go to a national board for review. Finally, the national council decided to award Cody. “It’s a big honor for him to be selected,” Ridgeway said. With his parents, Troy and Sheila, brother Austin and his entire Boy Scout troop, Cody received the Heroism Award in front of almost 5,000 attendees. According to the Boy Scouts’ Association Web site, the Heroism Award is the third-highest heroism award

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presented by the Boy Scouts of America. Of the more than 2.8 million youth members in the B.S.A., less than 100 Scouts received an Honor Medal each year. “He is still so modest about the whole thing,” Ridgeway said. “It’s amazing.” Cody will be able to wear his new medal alongside his other Boy Scout patches. But in the end, Sheila is thankful for Cody’s actions, which is the reason Austin is still alive today. “We are greatly blessed that we have both boys,” Sheila said. The cub scouts in attendance included: Austin Medley, Kenny McGehee, Eli Ridgway, Ethan Nehl, John Davidson, Zachary Slinger, Cody Crump, Dewey Baskins, Stevie Beckham, Max Noe, Cole Mattingly, Garrett Sunds and Shane Paschal.

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Stacie Marie Allen, 30, of Brandenburg, daughter of Judy Gail Meeks and Michael Gregory Allen, to James Robert Wardrip, 27, of Brandenburg, son of Monica Faye Benham and Patrick Wayne Wardrip. Kristen Elaine Harrison, 19, of Brandenburg, daughter of Carlina Renee Brown and Christopher Earl Harrison, to Lonnie Lee Roberts, 20, of Brandenburg, son of Linda Jean Mercer and James R. Roberts. Jaime Lynn Cote, 31, of Vine Grove, daughter of Lynne Theresa Panos and Joseph Alan Cote, to Mark Terrill Brisko, 35, of Vine Grove, son of Patricia Ray Page and John Clayton Brisko. Amanda Kay Smith, 29, of Brandenburg, daughter of Kathy Ann Muldin and David Michael Smith, to Brent Alan Miller, 33, of Brandenburg, son of Karen Sue Tipton and Alan Wayne Miller. Brittany Ann Blair, 20, of Brandenburg, daughter of Mary Ann Neff and Robert Gene Blair, to Steven Ray Wolz, 22, of Ekron, son of Gidget Renea Vanover and Donald Ray Wolz. Amber Kaye Cravens, 19, of Brandenburg, daughter of Tina Marie Morrison and Ivan Neil Bennett Jr., to Montez Sebastion Owens McCamish, 20, of Rineyville, son of Loretta Jean McCamish. Brandi Mychel Jent, 22, of Brandenburg, daughter of Tammy Ann Glasscock and Richard Burton Jent, to Joseph Ray Wolz, 21, of Brandenburg, son of Gidget Renea Vanover and Ronald Ray Wolz.

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