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Mine Safety inspectors give 12 citations to rock quarry By Brian Graves The News Standard

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has cited a local limestone quarry 12 times over the past month. According to the MHSA’s public Web site, the Riverside Stone Mine received the dozen citations during a period beginning Oct. 26 to

HIGHLIGHT Recent heavy rains helped give a long awaited and much needed soaking to Meade County soil and have also given the green light to lift the current burn ban by the Meade County Judge/Executive Harry Craycroft. The state burn ban is still in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

as recently as last week. MHSA’s Web site identiﬁed the codes under which the citations were issued and did not provide the speciﬁc citations committed by Riverside. The latest citations came Nov. 17 when the quarry was found to have violated rules concerning main and booster fans and the requirements for conducting dust,

gas, mist and fume surveys to determine the adequacy of control measures. Those two citations are considered “S&S” citations, meaning they could reasonably lead to a serious injury or illness. Three of the other citations given with the threeweek period also ranked under the “S&S” category. Those included the cor-

rection of hazardous conditions under which the mining code states: “Ground conditions that create a hazard to persons shall be taken down or supported before other work or travel is permitted in the affected area. Until corrective work is completed, the area shall be posted with a warning See QUARRY, Page A7

Going into all the world

The Meade County Planning Commission approved three new subdivision amendments, sent back one for review, and heard concerns about a potential new standard for manufactured housing in what became a marathon session last week. It began with an awkward start when Commissioner Wesley Wright made a motion to move the public hearings portion of the agenda to the beginning of the session. However, the motion failed when the vote tied 3-3 with Commissioners Lawrence Sechrist, Paul Cibolski and Chairman Mark Gaverich voting “no.” Commissoners Wright, Allen Flaherty and Sonya Redmon voted “yes.” See ZONING, Page A9

WHAT’S INSIDE •Foster care assistant needed in adjoining Hardin County, A7 •Get in shape with a personal body trainer, A11 •Take care of dandelions in the fall, not spring, A12 •Recent rain should lead to productive duck season, B4 •National Honor Society inducts 53 high school students, B11

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Local missionary touches the untouched in Kenya

INDEX

WEATHER Fri 43/27 11/26 Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 20s.

Sat 51/27 11/27 Sunshine. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 20s.

Sun 54/34 11/28 Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.

Mon 53/39 11/29 Occasional showers possible. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Tue 56/31 11/30 Chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 30s.

Zoning board hears modular home concerns By Brian Graves The News Standard

Saturday, Nov. 27 CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER FESTIVAL — 12 p.m. – dark at the Brandenburg Riverfront Park. Open to the public, free admission.

Agriculture............. A12 Business................. A11 Calendar................ A8 Court News............ A5 Faith...................... A6 Features.................. A10 Games.................... B7 Heritage................. B12 Marketplace........... B8 Obituaries.............. A3 Opinion................. A4 Outdoors............... B4 Sports..................... B1 TV Listings.............. B5 Youth..................... B11

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The entrance to Riverside Stone Company in Battletown which was recently cited by the state safety agency.

By Brian Graves The News Standard

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TOP: Teresa Webb poses with the oldest woman in East Potok, Kenya in Africa where Webb now serves as a full-time missionary. ABOVE: Missionary Teresa Webb holds a samburu spear from one of the tribes she works with in Kenya.

Former Meade Co. Judge/Exec new labor head Submitted by Kentucky Governor’s ofﬁce

Teresa Webb is taking the great commission to spread the Gospel into all the world very seriously. She has done that by taking it to a place where even someone of Caucasian skin had rarely, if ever, been seen before. And now, she wants to return to continue the mission. Webb is currently home from Nakuru, Kenya where she has spent two years helping with the people of Pokat, a people who live with the least of life’s luxuries. The ﬁrst time she went to Kenya was in 1997 for a two-week mission trip.

FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear announced today the retirement of Kentucky Secretary of Labor J.R. Gray and the appointment of former Meade County Mark Brown Judge/Executive Mark Brown to ﬁll the post. Gray has decided to return to his hometown of Benton, Ky., to spend more time with his family. “When I returned the Labor

See KENYA, Page A2

See APPOINTED, Page A8

Local soldier leads Afghan platoon squad Little Bend area residents fight rezoning By Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson Combined Joint Task Force 101

Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan — It was 8 a.m., Nov. 6. Many young men in the United States were still sleeping on this Saturday morning. However, that wasn’t the case for the soldiers of 3rd Platoon, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, on Forward Operating Base Connolly here. They were already up, checking over their mine resistant ambush protected vehicles and equipment to get ready for the day’s mission. The mission on this day would be a challenging one. Twentytwo soldiers, mostly from the 3rd SUBMITTED PHOTO Platoon “War Machine,” along U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Daniel Wild, an armor ofﬁ cer and platoon leader from with 25 Afghan National Army soldiers and two interpreters Brandenburg, Ky., with 3rd Platoon, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiwould convoy seven miles to a ment, center left, is greeted by village elders from Gurem Village here Nov. 6. See PLATOON, Page A7

The soldiers of Troop A climbed up and down a 4,000-foot mountain to visit the village for the ﬁrst time. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson)

By Casey Tolliver The News Standard

Some residents of the Little Bend community are at odds over zoning issues, with some viewing the actions of one resident as an attempt to develop the quiet community. Members of the tight knit section of Northwest Meade County voiced their displeasure that Little Bend resident Sandra Witherel was petitioning the Meade County Planning Commission to change the zoning of a parcel of land she owns from A1 to A2 agricultural zonings at a Planning and Zoning Board meeting last week. See FIGHT, Page A9

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Early shoppers fill holiday wish list at local bazaar By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard

Santa and Mrs. Claus took a break from their busy schedule to share some holiday spirit in Meade County. The duo traveled all the way from the North Pole for the Homemakers’ Holiday Bazaar last Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Farm Bureau Building. To keep with the spirit, 54 vendors lined the walkways in the Farm Bureau Building offering everything from homemade holiday treats to handmade statues. Some of the booths offered jewelry, holiday decorations, purses, t-shirts and aromatherapy items. Each one of the Homemakers’ clubs set up their own booth. Door prizes were given away throughout the six-hour event. Raffle tickets were sold for a Santa statue made by Mary Pike. Patrons were also able to buy a Meade County quilt and Rada Cutlery. Pulled pork, chicken salad and hot dogs were served for the attendees. The annual event is held as the main fundraiser for the Meade County Extension Homemakers.

ABOVE: Judy Regina (left) buys some handmade items from Charleen Mitoraj at the Holiday Bazaar held on Nov. 13 at the Meade County Farm Bureau Building. LEFT: Paula Harrop talks business with one of the vendors selling jewelry at the Homemakers’ Holiday Bazaar. FAR LEFT: Gracie Prater is mesmorized by dozens of handmade wooden reindeer, trying to determine which one to buy.

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Kenya From page A1

“When I decided to go long term, I had the opportunity to go over with a group in 2007 to confirm that is where I should be,” Webb said. She began her full-time ministry there in 2008 and has only now just returned. “I live there,” she says, “I’m just visiting the U.S.” The place she now calls home is just a few miles south of the equator in Africa and is on the east coast of the country. She says the weather there is “perfect.” “It gets daylight at 6:30 in the morning, at 6:30 in the evening it gets dark,” Webb said. “There are a few rainy seasons, besides that it doesn’t fluctuate much. Here we live by the weather channel, so one of the hardest things to get used to was not searching for the weather forecast every day.” Webb has done a lot of short-term mission trips beginning with Albania. But, she says she knew she had been called into missions. “My daughter is grown and married and I had no more excuses not to trust God and go full time,” she said. She does not believe it was coincidence that she was led to a full time ministry at the same location she was in 1997. “I knew people who had a missionary networking ministry and they have three conferences a year. I called them and asked where they really needed help. That was in March and she said the next month there would be a ladies’ conference in Colorado. She suggested I go there and see if I could connect with someone,” Webb said. When Webb went, she met her assigned roommate who happened to be from Nakuru. “That was the exact same town I had been in ten years earlier,” she said. It was even more confirming for her when Nakuru was chosen to be the site of the world conference. “I used that trip to confirm that was where I was supposed to be and it was, so I came home to do the necessary fund raising and get rid of all my stuff,” Webb said. She said even during that process she could she God using her to help people.

“I was living in Alabama at the time and had given up on yard sales when a young policeman there who had just gotten married and bought a trailer lost everything in a tornado. When I saw the story, the spirit of God said, ‘Give him your stuff.’” Webb is an ordained evangelist and attended bible college. She is now using her ministry for the people in Kenya. “My personal mission statement is ‘Touch the untouched and reach the unreached.’ I minister to the poorest of the poor and I go to places nobody else goes,” Webb said. She recalls last August when she went to a place called East Pokot in Kenya and visited the Pokot tribe. “I worked with a girls’ rescue home there where we have 60 girls who were rescued from early forced childhood marriage and female genitalia mutilation,” Webb said. When she was traveling there with a pastor one day, he pointed to some mountains. “The pastor said there is people in those mountains that are just as primitive as can be. They have no contact with the outside world. They are still wearing skins for clothes. There are no schools, churches or preachers. So I said, ‘When are we going?’” Webb said she was the only female and the only Caucasian in a group who went to visit those people.

“It was like a National Geographic moment,” Webb said. “These are as primitive as you can get. Some of them when they saw me turned around and ran. There were guys coming out of the bush holding spears. Most of those did not even know there were white people. I had the privilege and honor of going there and telling them God loves them. They knew there was a God, but they knew absolutely nothing of Jesus. They were hungry for God and wanted to know more.” Webb is hoping to return soon and fulfill a promise she made to some of the people there. “There is a piece of flat land within all those mountains,” Webb said. “They told me if I would come back and build a church, they would give us the land. It was so amazing. It’s like God has put his thumbprint down right there. It is the perfect place to build a church.” Webb also hopes to take some modern technology along to help in the translation of the Scriptures. There are small, solar powered devices that are audio programmed with the New Testament in the language of the Pokat. Webb says they sell for around $35 a piece and she hopes donations will help to provide those for her return. Anyone wishing to help Webb can access her Web site at www.ntni.org. Her missionary number is 176 or she can be reached at 270-422-1516.

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This is one of the solar powered electronic devices that are programmed with the New Testament in the Pokot natives’ language.

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Ross Lee Carson Ross Lee Carson, 84, of Brandenburg, Ky., was called home to Heavenly Father on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Ross was born March 22, 1926, in Lewis, New York, the son of Frank Ross and Cora Edith McDougal Carson. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, June Elizabeth Lydamore Carson, parents, two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Lora Bennett Carson; his sons Craig (Diane) Carson, Gregory (Sherry) Carson and Rupert (Karrie) Carson; 13 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Ross was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in many capacities including Elder’s Quorum President, High Priest Group Leader, Stake High Council, Branch President and Bishop of the Brandenburg Ward. He and Lora served a mission to Lame Deer, Mt., on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Ross graduated from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central High School in May 1943, whereupon he and his brother, James Carson, enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While serving as a Seaman, First Class in the Pacific Theatre aboard the LST USS Midas, his ship barely survived a Japanese suicide kamikaze attack. Discharged in December 1945, Ross attended Champlain College and Albany Business College, aspiring to become an attorney like his older brother Harlan Carson. But flying seemed more beckoning and Ross enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1948 as a Cadet Pilot Trainee at Williams AFB in Arizona. Barely surviving a near fatal nighttime crash during his flight training, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Later, he successfully flew more than 100 combat missions in the Korean War as an F-51 Mustang Pilot. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received on a bombing mission over North Korea and was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest award for “extraordinary heroism.” In 1963, Ross was selected for a prestigious and dangerous mission as a test pilot in the Mohave Desert, for the experimental F-106 Delta Dart. He often flew with the world famous test pilot, Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to break the sound barrier. Ross became only the 18th pilot in the world to fly a jet fighter at more than Mach II, two times the speed of sound. He narrowly missed becoming one of the first 25 NASA astronauts in the early years of space exploration. In 1968, during the height of the Vietnam War, Ross flew more than 200 combat missions in his F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet. In less than 18 months, Ross was promoted from Major to full Colonel, a remarkable feat in itself. His heroic leadership in Vietnam earned him his second Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver Star (the nation’s third highest heroism award) and the Bronze Star. He had logged more than 6,100 hours of flight time throughout his military career, including nearly 700 hours in direct combat missions. Ross retired from the military on June 30, 1972, after serving more than 26 years of distinguished military service spanning WWII, The Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Wedneday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ chapel in Brandenburg, Ky. Burial will take place at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. with full military honors.

Audrey Bruner Stith

Mrs. Audrey Mae Bruner Stith, 73, was called to the Lord, Nov. 21, 2010, with her family by her side at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. She was born Aug.28, 1937, in Meade County, Ky., to the late Carl and Lillie Mae Bruner. She was one of 14 children and graduated from Meade County High School. A life long care giver, she married Morris Randall Stith, Jr. in July of 1954 and has resided at the family farm in Webster, Ky., for the past 56 years. She was an active member of the Webster and Irvington United Methodist Church, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and worked with various charities in Meade and Breckinridge counties. Her interests included family, gardening, sewing and supporting her Louisville Cardinals. She also devoted much of her time as a homemaker and professional grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles and Elmer Bruner. Mrs. Stith is survived by her husband, Morris Randall Stith, Jr.; daughter, Debbie (Darrell) Simmons of Brandenburg, Ky.; three sons, Rick (Sherry) Stith of Irvington, Ky., Jerry (Dawn) Stith of Rineyville, Ky., and Lloyd (Nanette) Stith of Bardstown, Ky. She also adored and gloated over 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is our Angel now and watches over us. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Irvington United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Central Kentucky in the name of Mrs. Audrey Stith.

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Mary Anne Pace, 79, of Brandenburg, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at her residence. She was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Brandenburg, Ky., to the late Ned and Nelle Heavrin Brown. Besides being a devoted Mother and Grandmother, lovingly known as Mammy to many, Anne was a member of St. John the Apostle Church and a founding member of Hillcrest Country Club, where she was an avid golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ellet Wayne Pace; brother, Edward Brown and three sisters, Audrey Dugan, Patsy Foushee and Susan Kinney. She is survived by daughter, Edie and George Harper; son, David and Sharon Pace both of Brandenburg, Ky.; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Stull, Larry (Lesley) Cash, Bric (Celeste) Pace, Morgan Pace and Braden Pace; great-grandchildren, Stephen Knott, Roslyn Stull, Aiden Cash and Aisley Pace; brothers, Garland Brown and Tony (Amanda) Brown both of Brandenburg, Ky.; sister-in-law, Mary Gibson Brown and brother-in-law, Frank Kinney and many nieces, nephews and loved ones. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Church with burial in St. George Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Cale Brown Scholarship Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.bjsfunerals.com

Wayne Heibert, 72, of Ekron, Ky., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at his residence. He was a member of St. John the Apostle Church, 44 year member of Plumbers Local 107 and a member of Plumbers & Pipeﬁtters Local 502 in Louisville. He is survived by his wife, Pat Fleming Heibert; three daughters, Teri (Aaron) Pierce, Kelly (Kevin) Medley and Robin (Todd) Lancaster; three sons, Kenny (Vickie), Mark (Ronda) and Craig (Amie) Heibert; sister, Doris Maupin; four brothers: “Buddy”, Walt, Ronnie and Rick Heibert; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at St. John the Apostle Church. Burial followed in St. George Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may go to the American Cancer Society or Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Online condolences may be sent to www.bjsfunerals.com.

Nolan Mark Sweetman Nolan Mark Sweetman, infant, died Nov. 20, 2010, at Suburban Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He was 2 oz and 6 in long. He was preceded in death by an infant sibling, Morgan Sweetman; a grandmother, Dolores Billings; a grandfather, Marion Angelini; and an aunt, Stepheny Angelini. He is survived by his broken hearted parents, Mark Anthony and Leah Marie Sweetman; siblings, Alyssa, Nathan, Brianna, Brinley and Bryson Sweetman; great-grandmothers, Myrna Rose and Eleanor Angelini; grandfathers, Terence Sweetman and Stephen Angelini; and grandmothers, Jacqui Angelini and Sandra Angelini. Graveside services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Hager Funeral Home, Brandenburg, KY. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Margerine Glasscock Alexander Margerine Glasscock Alexander, 80, of Louisville, Ky., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. She was born Nov. 28, 1929, in Harned, Ky., the daughter of the late Shelby and Irene Frank Glasscock. She was a member of the L & N Ladies Auxillary and a former member of the Ladies Red Hat Society. She is survived by her husband, Howard G. Alexander; three children, Grover Eugene (Butch) Fentress, Rosemary Alexander Fugate, and Robert Nelson (Chuck) Alexander; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at the Alexander Funeral Home in Irvington, Ky.

Wilma Shaw Roseman

Mrs. Wilma Shaw Roseman, 85, of Naples, Fla., and Brandenburg, Ky., formerly of Prospect, Ky., died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at her residence in Brandenburg, Ky. Wilma was born June 9, 1925, in Osage County, Okla. As a graduate of Spalding University School of Nursing (Sisters of Charity of Nazareth), Welma went on to work and later retire from Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She was trained as an EEG Technician and worked closely with her late husband, Dr. Ephraim Roseman, in neurology. She was also a past secretary of the American Epilepsy Society. Through her foundation she has funded numerous research programs in medicine, scholarships for education, local charities and (closer to her heart) humane societies. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ephraim Roseman; her parents, Everett and Allie Keys Shaw; and a brother, Jesse “Billy” Shaw. She is survived by a special niece and caregiver, Linda (Lynn) Shelman and family of Brandenburg, Ky.; a nephew, Buddy Shaw; ﬁve nieces, Laverne Smith, Joyce Livers, Debbie Fackler, Cathy Cornelison and Laura Smith. Wilma’s wishes for cremation will be honored and no services will be held. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hosparus or your local humane society. Online condolences may be left at www.hagerfuneralhome.com.

Suzanne Marie Robinson

Suzanne Marie Robinson, 49, of Radcliff, Ky., died there Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. She is survived by her brother, Ralph Turner. There will be no local service. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nebfh. com. Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Bethel/Muldraugh Methodist Church 120 Bethel Church Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-4501 Big Springs Baptist Church 755 Big Springs Rd, Ekron • 270-828-3844 Blue River Island Baptist Church 595 Big Bend Road, Battletown • 270-497-4877 Brandenburg Church of Christ Brandenburg, Ky • 270-422-3878 Brandenburg Church of God 1 Howard Drive, Brandenburg • 270-422-5488 Brandenburg United Methodist Church 215 Broadway, Brandenburg • 270-422-2810 Buck Grove Baptist Church 255 Buck Grove Rd, Ekron • 270-828-2717 Canaanland Ministries Inc. 674 D.E. Brown Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-1087 Church of the Nazarene 713 Old State Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-4691 Cedar Grove Bible Methodist Church Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-8095 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Old Ekron Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-3656 Cold Spring Baptist Church 4997 Battletown Rd, Battletown • 270-497-4500 Community Baptist Church 3770 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg • 270-828-6500 Ekron Baptist Church 2775 Hayesville Rd, Ekron • 270-828-3454 First Baptist Church 338 High Street, Brandenburg • 270-422-3355 Full Gospel Church of God 303 Smith Rd, Ekron • 270-828-8107 Glad Tidings Christian Center

485 Bypass Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-2020 Gospel Fellowship 1794 Rhodelia Rd, Payneville • 270-496-4311 Grace Baptist Church 7691 Hwy 60, Ekron • 270-828-2333 Grace Freewill Baptist Church 13490 Rineyville Rd. Flaherty • 270-828-3120 Guston Baptist Church Guston, Ky • 270-547-5505 Guston Missionary Baptist Church 14110 Hwy 60, Guston • 270-547-7703 Helping Hands Ministry 2615 Brandenburg Rd • 270-422-1819 Higher Encounters Ministries 5280 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg • 270-828-5443 Hill Grove Baptist Church 55 Ammons Lane, Guston • 270-422-1837 Hill Grove Church of Christ Rt. 1, Guston • 270-828-2110 Hill Grove Church of God of Prophecy 4005 Shumate Rd, Ekron • 270-828-8770 Calvary Baptist Church 135 Olin Rd., Brandenburg 812-732-8209 Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 319 Oaklawn Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-3721 Macedonia Christian Church Battletown, Ky • 270-282-7288 Meade County Baptist Temple 636 Broadway, Brandenburg 270-422-4066 Meade County General Baptist Church 2240 New Highland Church Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-2739

Muldraugh Baptist Church P.O. Box 397, Muldraugh • 502-942-3886 Muldraugh Church of Jesus Christ of United Baptist 910 Rock Haven Rd, Brandenburg • 270-828-3140 New Beginnings Church 1638 Old Mill Rd., Brandenburg • 270-351-7313 & 270-735-2986 New Brandenburg Southern Baptist Church 115 Baptist Church Lane, Brandenburg • 270-422-3389 New Highland Baptist Church 1665 Payneville Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-3033 Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church 100 Newton Rd, Guston • 270-547-7283 Pentacostal Church of God 829 Old State Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-2478 Rock Haven Baptist 4444 Old Mill Rd, Brandenburg • 270-828-2555 Salem Baptist Church 5286 Old State Rd, Brandenburg • 270-422-1399 St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 491 E. Broadway, Brandenburg • 270-422-2196 Tabernacle of Worship 1990 Highway 79, Brandenburg • 270-422-7188 Weldon Christian Church 1595 Christian Church, Brandenburg • 502-635-7515 Zion Grove Baptist Church 209 West First Street, Ekron • 270-828-3939 Call The News Standard to list your church in the Church Listings. 20-422-4542 or submit to, news@thenewsstandard.com

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Friday, November 26, 2010

“A boy and his flag”

A first step to reduce the national debt Rich Lowry National Review

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ing and to broaden the tax base while simplifying the code and bringing the top rate down to 23 percent. The next move is President Obama’s. He constantly says the debt is “unsustainable.” Either he’s going to play against type and cut government, or he’ll need to raise taxes on the middle class. For all the controversy over the Bush tax cuts for “the rich,” ending them would only generate $700 billion in revenue during the next 10 years. The real money is in the Bush tax cuts for everyone else — $3 trillion over 10 years. Democrats are extending those and exempting them from the “pay-go” rules so they don’t have to find countervailing spending reductions. Simpson and Bowles delivered the kind of fresh, fearless thinking Obama said he wanted. But the comfortable, stale politics of Nancy Pelosi beckons. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

The story of those recovering earmark addicts Jim Waters Bluegrass Beacon

He was for them before he was against them. But when it comes to earmarks — spending items usually tucked into unrelated legislation by individual lawmakers — at least Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., chose to flip-flop in the right direction. McConnell faces a bigger challenge than most to go “cold turkey,” considering his penchant for earmark requests. He got nearly $2 million for a forage animal production laboratory in Lexington and nearly $1 million each for a bikeway project at WKU and a lab researching animal waste management in Bowling Green. Those came last year in just one general spending bill. His recent Senate floor statement announcing he would back an earmarks moratorium reminded me more of Linus losing his blanket than of some genuine desire to spend less on pork-barrel projects. “I know the good that has

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does much for economic development.” Perhaps we just need a Spenders Anonymous meeting in Congress with a 12-step program for all the recovering spenders. I suggest the first step be something along the lines of what Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., admitted when he agreed to the moratorium: “I’m a recovering earmarker.” “Hello, Jim!” Second Step: When in doubt, addicted politicians should check with their “sponsors” — taxpayers who never get to change their minds about politicians using their hard-earned money to build roads to nowhere other than to the national poorhouse. Take it from one of them: I’ve always been more than willing to help them “manage” Washington’s waste. They’ve just been too busy drinking at the public trough to ask. — Jim Waters is vice president of policy and communications for the Bluegrass Institute, Kentucky’s freemarket think tank. Reach him at jwaters@freedomkentucky.com. Read previously published columns at www. bipps.org.

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ing addicted-to-spending politician must accept that while one earmark may not throw America off the economic precipice, it makes it easier to vote for the second one. Citizens Against Government Waste reported that lawmakers spent $20 billion on 10,160 earmark projects in 2009, compared with 546 such projects worth $3.2 billion in 1991. Overall, nearly 110,000 earmarks worth $307.8 billion made their way into spending bills since 1991. Like one of McConnell’s predecessor as Minority Leader, Sen. Everett Dirksen, R-Ill., supposedly told latenight talk show host Johnny Carson: “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” One sure sign that a politician should check into Spending Anonymous right away is when they begin to slur something along the lines of “We need these earmarks to revitalize a poor state like Kentucky.” However, as the coalition report notes: “West Virginia has received $2.94 billion in pork since 1991 and still ranks 49th in the country in per capita income, making it hard to argue that pork spending

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come from the projects I have helped support throughout my state,” McConnell said in the statement. I thought I might need a hankie. But taxpayers? Not so tearyeyed, at least not according to the latest election results. Most addicts — including those hooked on frivolously spending of taxpayer money — suffer withdrawal, often signaled by statements of justification. I’ve heard them frequently about earmarks: “In the overall scheme of government spending, it’s a drop in the bucket.” “If we don’t’ spend the money in Kentucky, someone else will.” Yes, the premise holds water that in the overall scheme of spending and with a $1.3-trillion deficit, cutting $16.5 million worth of earmarks — less than half of 1 percent of federal discretionary spending — means little. But ask an honest alcoholic and he or she will say: One drink isn’t a big deal to those who don’t struggle with alcohol. But for those who do, teetotaling is the only way to go to ensure the drinking doesn’t get out of control. In the same way, a recover-

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trash their House majority in the spending splurge of the past two years only to go back to George W. Bush levels of expenditure. The right isn’t — and shouldn’t be — happy with 21 percent, either. It would be a historically high tax take by the federal government. Christopher Papagianis of the think tank e21 calculates that federal revenues averaged 17.8 percent of GDP from 1946 to 2008. For five decades, Washington absorbed less than 20 percent of the economy without courting utter fiscal ruin. In this context, 21 percent is a starting point. It makes clear what the direction of government’s size should be: downward. SimpsonBowles has its flaws. Among other things, it cuts defense and accepts the fiscally ruinous architecture of ObamaCare. But it includes serious proposals to cut discretionary spending, to put Social Security on a sounder foot-

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November is National Adoption Month, a time set aside each year to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. More than 6,800 children in the state of Kentucky are in foster care. The reasons why vary. • Some biological parents aren’t able to give appropriate physical and emotional care or supervision. • Some parents and some children can’t control their behaviors. • Some families have temporary crises, such as health problems or loss of income and housing. • Some parents have serious parenting problems due to drug abuse, mental illness or other conditions. • Some parents voluntarily place their children for adoption. The why isn’t as important as the fact that children and youth — particularly teens — need safe, nurturing homes where they can get their feet under themselves and begin to heal and grow. Research has shown that a safe, nurturing home can help repair the damage caused to children and youth because of abuse and neglect, helping them to go on to lead normal lives. The shortage of foster parents in our community makes it a challenge to find homes for our kids in the area. When there is no local home available, the child often has to leave the community in order to be placed in a safe environment elsewhere. So not only do our kids have to deal with having been removed from their biological family, he or she also had to adapt to being away from their known school, friends and other supports. Please consider becoming a foster parent. You don’t have to be married, rich or perfect. You just need to be willing to parent a child in need. Help us guide our children today, which helps us have a better future tomorrow.

Nancy Pelosi is remarkably consistent. During the election campaign, she attacked Republicans for proposals to tackle the nation’s fiscal problems. After the election, she is attacking the co-chairmen of President Barack Obama’s fiscal commission for the same offense. What was all that about how Americans can’t abide a “party of no” again? Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, the Republican and Democratic chairmen of Obama’s commission respectively, shocked Washington with a bipartisan proposal that isn’t the typical wishy-washy fare. It is starkly forthright about our fiscal mess and about potential solutions. They say that “America

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cannot be great if we go broke,” and suggest a package with a ratio of roughly 3:1 spending reductions to tax increases for a total of $4 trillion in deficit reduction by 2020. Pelosi would prefer a ratio of 0:4 spending cuts to tax increases. The implicit Democratic deficit plan is to careen toward bankruptcy, then hike taxes as much as possible. Amid all the budget wonkery, the simplest number in Simpson-Bowles — which still has to be considered by the broader commission — is 21 percent. The proposal would cap revenues at 21 percent of GDP, and eventually bring spending in line with revenue. The left can’t accept that number. It means giving back the federal government’s gains of the Obama era, when federal spending has spiked to more than 24 percent of GDP. And it is inconsistent with the massive subsidy regime of ObamaCare. Democrats didn’t

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Sometimes a news story comes along that makes you want to stand in your chair and cheer to the top of your lungs. A story like that came along last week when the news came out of a 13-year-old California boy who had been riding his bicycle back and forth to school with an American flag waving from the back. He said the flag was in honor of all the military, but especially for his grandfather who was a veteran. There was no problem for almost two months. Then, one week before Veterans Day, Cody Alicia was told by school administrators the flag could fly no more. School officials said it was for Cody’s safety after incidents with Latino students flying Mexican flags during Cinco de Mayo celebrations earlier this year. “In this country we’re supposed to free,” Alicia told a local newspaper. “And I should be able to wave my flag wherever I want to. And they’re telling me I can’t.” So, Cody ended up putting his flag in his backpack — unable to fly the flag on the one day he really wanted to in honor of his family’s military service. That didn’t last long. A local television station ran the story, and things took a quick turnaround for Cody’s situation. The day after Veterans Day, the town — along with students from both the middle and high schools — lined the roads with support colored in red, white and blue. On the next Monday, Cody’s bicycle, with the flag flying high, once again went to school with the same support he saw on Friday. Only this time, he was escorted by members of the veterans’ motorcycle group Rolling Thunder. The town gathered around the school flagpole, sang the national anthem, and tears rolled down Cody’s eyes. The school reversed it’s decision. That’s a story to cheer about.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Deed

Doe Valley Real Estate Corporation, a Kentucky corporation, to Frank E. Reynolds and Debra S. Reynolds, by and through her attorney-in-fact Frank E. Reynolds, lot 522 of Doe Valley Subdivision in the Glenoaks Section, deed tax $12.50. Robert M. McCracken and Tommy B. McCracken, to Tanya Smith, a 0.296 acre tract located on the easterly side of Sunset Street and the westerly side of Main Street in Muldraugh, deed tax $25. Michael L. Pickett and Melissa Pickett, to Ellis E. Everett and Stella M. Everett, lots 25, 26 and 27 of Indian Oaks Subdivision, deed tax $215. Steve Redmon Construction, Inc., a Kentucky corporation, to Norma J. Gladhill and Andrew C. Gladhill, lot 25 of Knoxwood Subdivision, deed tax $198. Linda J. Kolberg, to the Doe Valley Association, Inc., a Kentucky corporation, lot 346 of the Greenbriar Section in Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $17.50. Kenneth W. Broughton, Sr., to Mary Jo Livers, lots 9 and 10 20 feet north side of lot 8 in Crutcher’s Addition in the town of Muldraugh, deed tax $22. Clayton Douglas Cornett and Wilma Morgan Cornett, to the Clayton D. and Wilma M. Cornett Trust, property located in Meade County. Clayton Douglas Cornett and Wilma Morgan Cornett, to the Clayton D. and Wilma M. Cornett Trust, property located in Meade County. Clayton Douglas Cornett and Wilma Morgan Cornett, to the Clayton D. and Wilma M. Cornett Trust, property located in Meade County. Nikki L. Scott, fka Nikki L. Susman, and Thomas M. Scott, to Nikki L. Scott, fka Nikki L. Susman, and Thomas M. Scott, lot 42 of Rolling Meadows Subdivision. Gordon Board and Bernett Board, to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, a tract of land along KY 313, deed tax $100. O’Bryan, Ager & Reyes, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Margaret R. Bennett, lot 68 of the Station Subdivision, deed tax $135. Ronald L. Barger and Betty M. Barger, to Mark P. Mattingly, a 0.066 acre tract located south of Kentucky HWY 261 and west of Kentucky HWY 79. Terry Helmick, to Robin Allen, formerly Robin Helmick, 16.624 acres in Joyce Falls Farm, deed tax $17. Eva McCoy, to Timothy Michael and Adrianne McCoy, 1975 Buck Grove Rd in Ekron. Rebecca M. Richardson, to Michael Allen and Ada Allen, lot 36 of Forest Ridge Subdivision, deed tax $19. Joseph S. Finney and Cynthia Finney, to Jim Hines, lot 12 of Hunters Forest Subdivision, deed tax $27.50. Melissa Pickett, fka Cummings, and Michael Pickett, to Shawn Redmon, lot 22 of Knoxwood Subdivision. Melissa Pickett, fka Cummings, and Michael Pickett, to Steve Redmon, lot 24 of the Knoxwood Subdivision. Melissa Pickett, fka Cummings, and Michael Pickett, to Steve Redmon, lot 25 of the Knoxwood Subdivision. Melissa Pickett, fka Cummings, and Michael Pickett, to Steve Redmon, lot 27 of the Knoxwood Subdivision. Patricia A. Stradley and Roger J. Stradley, to William J. Kiefer, lot 15, tract 7 of Redmon Farm Division, deed tax $164. Joshua Ashcraft English and Amber Nicole English, to Cora L. White and Arron Tennyson, lot 31 of River Ridge Estates, deed tax $138.50. Katie M. Thomas, to Bobby Lou Fisher, a 1.577 acre tract located on the west side of Four Oaks Road near Brandenburg. Frankie Stull and Steven Logsdon, to Dorothy Eileen Caro, a 0.613 acre tract located near the community of Flaherty, deed tax $20. Nina Thomas and Samuel Thomas, to Lamar Thompson and Debra Thompson, property located in Meade County, deed tax $38. Gaffney Custom Homes, LLC, a Kentucky Limited Liability Company, to Paul J. Ramsey, Jr., and Rosalie M. Ramsey, lot 8 of Hunters Forest Subdivision, deed tax $273. Martha A. McGehee, executrix to the estate of Clifford K. Allen, to Martha A. McGehee, a 60 ft strip of land in Meade County. Martha A. McGehee, executrix to the estate of Clifford K. Allen, to Martha A. McGehee, lot 4 of Marvin Allen Farm. Barbara Jean Wilson, to Gene Wilson, Jr., property located in Meade County. Chris McGehee, to Michael Chambers and Teresa Chambers, lot 34 of Skees Farm Division, deed tax $14.50.

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Edward G. Hayes, to Anthony Ritchie and Nicole Ritchie, a tract of land in Meade County, deed tax $69. John R. Thompson and Janet Thompson, to Brandon T. Vowels and Ashley Ann Cantrell, property located in Meade County, deed tax $127. Judith M. Baxter, to William Hubbard and Kristin Hubbard, lot 24 of Hickory Hills Section in the Doe Valley Subdivision, deed tax $79. Whitney B. Matthews, fka Whitney B. Gagel, and Gerard Matthews, to Frederick G. Neben, 3100 Crosier Bottom Rd in Battletown, deed tax $105. Frederick G. Neben, to Gerard A. Matthews and Whitney B. Matthews, 5985 Battletown Rd in Brandenburg, deed tax $225. The Estate of Ralph Johnson, to Joyce Kendall Johnson, property located in Meade County. Roy A. Allen and Terry S. Allen, to James Earl Myes, lots 10 and 11 of Country Lane Estates Addition, deed tax $175. The Alice B. Heath Revocable Living Trust, to Jason Humphrey, lot 73 in Flaherty Heights Subdivision, deed tax $10.50.

No injuries were reported. Report BPD10113 was filed by Officer Whited. 11/12/10 7:25 p.m. David E. Dillman, of Corydon, Ind., was driving a 2000 Volvo S70. Michael D. Hubbard, of Guston, was driving a 2003 Toyota Tundra. Dillman was traveling north on an access road to River Ridge Marathon. Hubbard was traveling south on the same access road. Hubbard was parallel with the gas pumps at River Ridge Marathon. Dillman made a left hand turn to get gas and hit Hubbard in the left front tire and the damage continued down the left side before both drivers came to a rest. Witnesses stated that both drivers were traveling slow and that Dillman hit Hubbard. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10114 was filed by Officer Richardson. 11/15/10 5:27 p.m. Angela M. Brushi, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2001 Dodge Stratus SE. Brushi stated that a deer jumped over her vehicle while she was traveling down KY 1051, Bypass. She stated that she was unable to avoid colliding with the deer. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10115 was filed by Officer Whited.

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Ursula M. Lafayette, to William H. Lafayette, 560 Lakeview Drive in Brandenburg. Michael T. Cannon and Brenda A. Cannon, to the Doe Valley Association, Inc., lots 166, 167 and 169 of Doe Valley Subdivision in the Audubon Woods Section, deed tax $6.50. Danny L. Ernst and Marylee Ernst, to Danny L. Ernst and Marylee Ernst, lot 317 of Doe Valley Subdivision in the Greenbriar Section. Glenda Rockwell, to Flaherty Enterprises, Inc., a Kentucky corporation, property located in Meade County. Fred Eidson and Delia G. Eidson, fka Delia G. Childress, to Nina Thomas and Samuel A. Thomas, property located in Meade County, deed tax $7. Jim Blackwell and Reba Blackwell, to OB Properties, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, by and through John O’Bryan, lot 12 of Circle K Estates.

Building Permits

11/12/10 Billy Price, SW’93/ deck, $100. 11/12/10 Nancy Davis, SFD plus attached garage, $276.80. 11/12/10 Nancy Davis, SFD plus attached garage, $276.80. 11/15/10 Gary Gould, SW’ 94, $100. 11/16/10 Steve Redmon, SFD plus attached garage, $274.56. 11/17/10 Doug Stiff, shop, $82.50.

Septic Permits

11/12/10 Jeff Nott/Path Wathen, Lee Road in Vine Grove.

Retail Food

11/10/10 Southern Grace Bed and Breakfast, 325 Kirchdorfer Rd in Brandenburg. 100 percent food. 11/18/10 Tina’s Horseshoe Bar and Grill, 405 Broadway in Brandenburg. 97 percent food. Food: single service articles stored on floor, base of toilet in men’s restroom chipping and in poor repair. 11/18/10 Boone Docks, 6645 Flaherty Rd in Vine Grove. 97 percent food. Food: cutting knives stored on unclean surface, single service cups stored on floor, floors in food prep area in corners and around food equipment observed with build up. 11/18/10 Dollar General Store, 4413 Flaherty Rd in Vine Grove. 95 percent retail. Retail: dented can of 28 oz Bush’s Baked Beans, dented can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup, bottom shelf of cold unit containing ice cream observed with build-up. 11/18/10 Storyland Daycare, 13510 Rineyville Rd in Vine Grove. 97 percent food. Food: employee in food prep area lacks hair restraint, floors around food equipment observed with build-up.

Brandenburg Police

11/13/10 11:59 a.m. Pamela J. Vincent, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1994 Dodge Dakota. Larry D. Erwin, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2007 Ford Freestyle. Vincent and Erwin both stated that as Erwin was proceeding through the driveway at McDonalds, Vincent backed out of her parking space and collided into Erwin. No injuries were reported. Report BPD10112 was filed by Officer Whited. 11/13/10 6:39 p.m. Jeffrey A. Stone, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. Stone stated that a deer jumped into the path of his vehicle and he was unable to stop before colliding into the deer. Mrs. Kristin N. Stone stated that her neck was hurting a little after the collision and that it was not hurting prior to collision. Both occupants refused medical treatment.

11/10/10 6:40 p.m. Charles S. Rakes, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2006 Kawasaki En500. Tiffany L. Hall, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6. Hall was operating eastbound on Saint Martins Road and was stopped in traffic. Rakes was operating eastbound on Saint Martins Road. Rakes stated that his throttle stuck and he was unable to turn his bike off. Rakes then struck Hall in the rear end. Rakes complained of back pain but then refused EMS transport. Rakes stated that he was going to the hospital himself. MED 2 was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0294 was filed by Officer Rogers. 11/12/10 8:01 a.m. Sandra J. Cote, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2007 Ford Fusion. David W. Hobbs, of Vine Grove, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. Cote and Hobbs was north on KY 448 and a pick-up truck was stopping to make a left turn into a driveway at 4555 HWY 448. The officer was behind the truck stopping to make a left turn and Hobbs was behind the officer’s vehicle. Cote stated she took her eyes off of the road for a second, looked up and saw the vehicles had stopped. Cote tried to stop, but couldn’t in time and she struck Hobbs in the rear. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0296 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/13/10 1:34 a.m. Kryssa K. Hesler, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1998 Ford Escort. Hesler was traveling on KY 228. Hesler dropped a wheel off the roadway. When Hesler came back on the roadway she over-corrected causing herself to lose control. Hesler left the roadway, overturned and came to a rest on the top of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0297 was filed by Officer Graham. 11/15/10 3:10 p.m. Bradley M. Cline, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2003 Chrysler Voyager. Hailey R. Burnett, of Vine Grove, was driving a 1997 Ford Contour SE. Burnett was legally parked at Meade County High School. Burnett had just gotten inside her vehicle. Cline had exited the parking lot and was traveling south in the bus lane toward Old State Road. Cline stated that he reached for something in the floor of his vehicle, which caused the van to drift to the right. By the time Cline looked back up, he was unable to avoid impact with the left front of Burnett’s vehicle. There were no injuries and both vehicles remained in service. Report 10-0298 was filed by Officer Cummings. 11/16/10 7 a.m. Kathy G. Veith, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2003 Honda Accord EX. Veith was operating west on KY 710 when a deer ran across the road. Veith hit the deer with her left front end. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0299 was filed by Officer McCubbin. 11/16/10 7:14 a.m. Peggy M. Noe, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1997 Ford Escort LX. Noe was east on Old Mill Road at Tom Cain Road when a deer ran into the driver side front fender and up to the windshield and landed in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0300 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/16/10 3:52 p.m. Adam M. Hartlage, of Ekron, was driving a 2000 Ford Taurus SE. Robin N. Warren, of Brandenburg, was driving a 1999 International Bus. Hartlage was westbound on KY 1238. Warren was eastbound on KY 1238. Warren stated that Hartlage was partially in the eastbound lane as the vehicle was traveling around a curve. Hartlage over-corrected, causing him to skid into the path of Warren. Hartlage struck Warren, traveled across the roadway and

struck an earth embankment off the westbound shoulder of the road. Meade County EMS was called to the scene and the injured were transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital. Report 10-0301 was filed by Officer Wright. 11/16/10 4:04 p.m. Clinton C. McIntosh, of Webster, was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carol LS. Ruth E. Carman, of Hardinsburg, was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. Carman stated that she was north on KY 376 when she approached 790 HWY 376, McIntosh pulled out in front of her and was unable to stop and struck McIntosh in the right front fender. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0302 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/16/10 5:46 p.m. Chad N. Flemming, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2001 Ford Explorer. Robin N. Warren, of Brandenburg, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext. Warren was eastbound on KY 144. Flemming was eastbound on KY 144 behind Warren. Flemming struck Warren in the rear as Warren was slowing down to make a left turn onto Buck Grove Road. No injuries were reported. Report 100303 was filed by Officer Wright. 11/17/10 7:34 a.m. Douglas A. Totten, of Mauckport, Ind., was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. Totten stated that he was west on Olin Road, when a deer ran into his path and he was unable to stop and struck the deer with the front of his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Report 10-0304 was filed by Officer Hendley. 11/17/10 6:18 p.m. George G. Kitzero, of Payneville, was driving a 1993 Ford Taurus GL. Sherrie L. Monroe, of Battletown, was driving a 2005 Ford Mustang. Monroe was westbound on KY 144. Kitzero was in the westbound lane of KY 1692 at the intersection of KY 1692 and KY 144. Kitzero stated he was attempting to cross 144 into the parking lot of New Highland Church. Witnesses stated that Kitzero traveled into the path of Monroe, causing Monroe to struck Kitzero in the left side. Meade County EMS was called to the scene. Report 10-0305 was filed by Officer Wright.

District Court 11/10/10 Nicholas J. Templin, 22, theft by unlawful taking/disp-from auto; 2 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, 2nd degree; 3 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card under $500 in a 6 month period; tampering with physical evidence; 7 counts of theft by unlawful taking- gasoline under $500- failure to appear. Joshua M. Marr, 20, possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia- buy/possess; sexual misconduct; sell controlled substance to minor, 1st offenseplead not guilty, preliminary hearing 11/17/10. Justin K. Swink, 21, possession of marijuana- failure to appear. Sarah L. Kenley, 27, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- plead not guilty, pretrial conference 12/8/10. Swen P. Scheidemantel, 33, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- failure to appear. Angela R. Guffy, 20, possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense, drug unspecified- bonded for 11/17/10. Gretchen M. Brislin, 33, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- plead not guilty, defer 12 months. Chad E. Sizemore, 37, no/expired registration plates- dismissed with proof; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed; failure to wear seat beltsplead guilty, $25 fine. Roy E. Stasel, Jr., 43, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation- dismissed with proof; failure to wear seat beltsplead guilty, $25 fine. Brianna L. Medley, 22, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed with proof. Emily M. Foushee-Mattingly, 26, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt- dismissed with proof. Ramiro M. Rodriquez, 20, failure to produce insurance carddismissed with proof; operating on a suspended/revoked operators license- amend to no license in possession, plead guilty, $50 fine. Warren T. Risinger, 30, speeding 19 mph over limit; driving on a DUI suspended license, 1st offenseplead not guilty, pretrial conference 11/17/10. Mary E. Greer, 27, possession of marijuana- plead guilty, 6 months probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS. Shawna M. Rosel, 20, theft by deception, includes cold checks un-

The News Standard - A5 der $500- failure to appear. Scottie E. Schickel, 42, speeding 26 mph over/greater- amend to 24 mph over, defer 12 months; reckless driving- amend to careless driving, plead guilty, $50 fine; improper passing- plead guilty, $50 fine. Kenneth R. Osborne, 48, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/12/11. Harry P. Carroll, 40, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offenseplead guilty, 6 months probated after 30 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS/ ADE, $500 fine, license surrendered for 18 months. Brandi J. Lucas, 35, assault, 4th degree domestic violence- plead guilty, 90 days probated after 10 days jail, 2 years probation, KAPS; failure to wear seat beltsplead guilty, $25 fine; failure to produce insurance card- amend to no insurance, plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, $100 fine, KAPS; no/expired registration plates- plead guilty, $25 fine. Richard E. Swink, 47, 7 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 12/22/10. 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 1/19/11. Tammy L. Smiddy, 40, theft of services- pretrial conference12/8/10. Kimberly K. Thomas, 40, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500pretrial conference 12/15/10. Sarah M. Thompson, 23, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- pretrial conference 12/8/10. Philip L. Roby, Jr., 55, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- defer 12 months, no communication or contact with Jim Warren. Susan L. Campbell, 47, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- defer 12 months. Joseph L. Campbell, 40, assault, 4th degree domestic violence, minor injury- defer 12 months, no communication or contact with Susan Campbell. Gregory D. Timberlake, II, 33, non support- pretrial conference 12/15/10. Paul H. Jaenichen, 79, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree- defer 12 months. Shannon M. Graff, 28, 2 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 12/8/10. George K. Wardrip, 30, non support- plead guilty, 12 months probated for 2 years, pay child support as ordered. David P. Bolin, 56, 3 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- failure to appear. Sarah L. Kenley, 27, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- pretrial conference 12/8/10. Bronica S. Ray, 48, injure/ interfere with management of land of natural resources- plead guilty, $100 fine; local county ordinanceplead guilty, $100 fine. Larry R. Ginn, 63, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offensepretrial conference 1/5/11. Matthew D. Long, 26, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance- pretrial conference 1/5/11. Tiffany M. Duncan, 19, failure to wear seat beltsplead guilty, $25 fine; no operators/moped licenseplead guilty, $50 fine. Cedric D. Bell, 42, speeding 25 mph over limit; reckless drivingpretrial conference 4/6/11. Eliza G. Woodard, 36, operating on a suspended/revoked operators license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- pretrial conference 12/22/10. Saxon W. Reinhart, 21, speeding 23 mph over limit- plead guilty, state traffic school; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- dismissed with proof. Christopher L. Carter, 19, speeding 10 mph over limit- plead guilty, state traffic school; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security- plead guilty, 90 days probated for 2 years, KAPS, $100 fine. Darrel G. Hiner, 60, operating a motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; failure to wear seat belts- pretrial conference 12/8/10. Martha M. Goodwin, 63, 5 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500pretrial conference 12/1/10. Aaron A. Glenn, 31, failure of owner to maintain required insurance; operating on a suspended/ revoked operators license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain

required insurance- pretrial conference 12/8/10. Kelly R. Kwiatkowski, 25, 3 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500pretrial conference 11/17/10. Leann D. Campbell, 23, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- failure to appear. Leann Mitchell, 23, theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500- failure to appear. Hoyle A. Simpson, 50, 4 counts of theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500pretrial conference 12/1/10. Amanda G. Downey, 40, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- continued 12/8/10. Joseph R. Hurt, 32, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 12/1/10. Robert G. Geary, 21, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 12/15/10. Melvin M. Herbaugh, 55, probation violation, for misdemeanor offenseremand. William H. Alexander, 39, probation violation, for misdemeanor offenseremand. Billie J. Mitchell, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offenseremand. Eric L. Ditto, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 12/8/10. Jessica N. French, 34, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- admitted violation, revoked 60 days jail. Misty D. Walton vs. Joseph L. Walton, domestic violencecontinued 12/1/10. Joseph L. Walton vs. Misty D. Miller, domestic violencecontinued 12/1/10. Crystal M. Konkle vs. Joseph R. Konkle, domestic violencecase dismissed. Tiffany J. Cheek vs. Craig A. Weasenforth, domestic violencecontinued 12/5/10. Lionel G. Dolen, flagrant non support- preliminary hearing 12/22/10. Shannon L. Grosskopf, 41, operating a motor vehicle under/ influence of alcohol/drugs, 1st offense; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; fleeing or evading police, 1st degree, on foot; 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 11/17/10. Andrew J. Colasanti, 21, public intoxication, controlled substance; 1st degree possession of a controlled substance/drug unspecified, 1st offense; drug paraphernalia- buy/possess- preliminary hearing 11/17/10. William A. Blanton, 31, theft by unlawful taking/disp- all othersplead guilty, 30 days probated after 2 years. Joshua D. Fuqua, 29, probation violation, for misdemeanor offense- probation revocation hearing 11/17/10.

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Service brings denominations together to give thanks By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard It was a night of genuine thanks and appreciation as church goers gathered in the Meade County High School Performing Arts Aenter for a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service Sunday. The Meade County Ministerial Association planned the service. Denominations were set aside to come together for one purpose: to celebrate Thanksgiving and spread joy and show appreciation for different things in life. MCHS Band Director Chris McGee led the band in the prelude “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.” Glenn Gordon from Zion Grove Baptist Church presented the presidential proclamation. “It’s a great time for us to get together as a country,” said David Campbell from Buck Grove Baptist Church. The congregation gathered in song singing the hymm, “Now Thank We All

Our God.” Junior Titus, from Glad Tidings Christian Center, presented the offertory prayer and spoke about the good deeds the Ministerial Association has accomplished. “The Ministerial Association is the one who runs the Clothes Closest and helps the needy in the community,” he said. “(Thus far) they’ve given in access of $25,000 to the needy in Meade County. This represents a lot of people we’ve been able to assist.” Chris Wilson, from Payneville Baptist Church, spoke the scripture reading from Psalm 111: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart … Glorious and majestic are His deeds, and His righteousness endures forever. He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He provides food for those who fear him; He remembers his covenant forever.” Glad Tidings Christian Center Pastor Larry Powell spoke of the main message of

the evening: to be thankful of everything in life from a to z. “If we give thanks we will find ourselves being happier people,” he said. The core of Powell’s speech was when he broke it off into each letter. For example, A — appetizers, Air Force, and Army; B — buttons, basketball, Brandenburg, buttermilk biscuits; C — cappuccinos, comedy, cars, cotton, computers; D — daylight, doughnuts, daisies; E — ears, electricity, education and Easter; F — flashlights, freedom, fathers; G — games, Glad Tidings; H — hair, holidays, heaven. After the congregation gathered to sing “Thank You, Lord,” the MCHS Madrigals performed some classic holiday songs such as “Carol of the Bells” and “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Ralph Johnson, from Brandenburg Church of the Nazarene, ended the evening with a benediction. The band performed the final song of the night, “Ode to Joy.”

Don’t stress over the holidays, forget your worries, have fun Submitted by Pastor Al Earley As Thanksgiving fast approaches, have you begun to worry? You may be thinking, “I have a graduate degree from the University of Anxiety. Will there be enough food? Will the turkey be dry? Will everyone get along with each other? Where will everyone sit? Who graduates to the adult table? Who must sit at the kids table?” Worriers of the world unite at the holidays over such questions, and everything usually works out just fine. Regarding the things about which we fret 40 percent never happen, 30 percent regard unchangeable deeds of the past, 12 percent focus on the opinions of others that cannot be controlled, 10 percent center on personal health, which only worsens as we worry about it, 8 percent concern real problems that we can influence (taken from Jesus, Lord of Your Personality by Bob Russell, p. 41). This means 92 percent of our worries we can do nothing about. It is a common problem we all face. Some may think they are not worriers, but that is only in comparison to others who seem to worry all the time, and, of course, feel the need to tell everyone about their worries. Jesus speaks to this common problem in Matthew 6:31-32, “Therefore, do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’...your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be giv-

en to you as well.” Now I wish I could simply tell you not to worry because Jesus says not to, but even the most devout believers will continue to worry about their lives. I think this is because, like all the other creatures on the earth, we are limited by space, time and our bodies. We seek security and survival in a world that can be as brutal and threatening as it is beautiful. Yet we are also created completely unique from the other creatures because we have wonderful minds that can dream and imagine. Through our minds we can push the limits of our bodies. Though we are bound by the limits of our bodies, we can think beyond our limits. A perfect example is the fact that we are created without wings. But that no longer keeps us from flying. Our minds can imagine a life without limits, but cannot take away those limits our bodies place on us, so we become anxious and worry. Sometimes we use that anxious energy constructively to improve our lives, like through jets, gliders, and “bungee” cords. More commonly we turn the worries of life into destructive energy. For example, worrying that the Thanksgiving feast may not be perfect (horror of horrors). So how can Jesus command us not to worry when God has created us in a way that makes it easy to worry? The answer lies next to the command. We are to learn to trust in God, who feeds the birds and clothes

the lilies. We are to stop seeking security, worrying about the limits that we cannot change. We are to seek first the Kingdom of God. Seek what God is doing in the world, and listen for God’s will for our lives. I can think of no other Christian discipline that can help us let go of our worries better than prayer. People speak of lifting their cares to Jesus, and to some this may sound trite, but once you have prayed, “I can’t handle this one alone. I am putting it in your hands, God,” there is no way to explain the release. What do you worry about? Don’t think you are immune. Even if it is only a few things, everyone has their weak points of worry? Have you ever let go of those worries and turned them over to God? If so, what were the results? If not, what keeps you from doing so? If it sounds like it just won’t work then talk to someone who has a strong faith, and ask them if they have ever turned something over to God rather than worry. Chances are they will tell you they do so all the time. There is a good reason they have a strong faith. The freedom that such emptying prayer brings is more than a tool to release us from unwanted worries. It is to hear the voice that Jesus heard, and understand the call that Jesus understood, and experience the presence of God in our very souls. Now that is something to be thankful for. May you have a happy Thanksgiving, free from worry. To find out more about Al Earley or read previous articles, see www.lagrangepres.com.

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Glenn Gordon, from Zion Grove Baptist Church, began the mass with a presidential proclamation where he spoke about the effects of war.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Cornelius in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Revelation 2, what city was said by John to have “Satan’s seat”? Pergamos, Miletus, Patara, Sodom 3. Whose first chapter begins, “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners”? Mark, Galatians, Hebrews, Jude 4. From Acts 13, where were Paul and Barnabas deserted by Mark? Jericho, Perga, Athens, Damascus 5. What were Gihon, Pison, Tigris and Euphrates as connected with the Garden of Eden? Cities, Kings, Rivers, Caves

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staging site, dismount, and scale a more than 4,000-foot mountain en route to the remote Gurem Village, which sits on the side of another bordering mountain. The mission was to conduct a key leader engagement. It would be the scout’s first visit to the village, and there was talk of possible Taliban influence there. None of the scouts knew quite what to expect. “That’s why I liked that mission,” said U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Phillips, a cavalry scout from Irving, Texas, with 3rd Platoon, Attack Troop. “It’s more along the lines of what we’re supposed to do as scouts – to go where no one has gone before.” Around 9 a.m., the American and Afghan soldiers loaded into their vehicles and headed out into the dusty, desolate countryside outside Connolly. The heavy vehicles weaved around rock piles and other obstacles during the 45-minute journey to the staging site, which was on a large plateau at the base of the mountain that Gurem sits on. All of the soldiers of 3rd Platoon had experienced enemy contact in the past and, though they remained vigilant, their mood was light as they headed through a village just before the staging area. They cracked jokes to one another through their headsets as the truck commander navigated the driver of his route to the area. The convoy was uneventful. The vehicles passed waving children, men on motorcycles, and mules and wandering livestock without incident. The soldiers

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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Daniel Wild (left), an armor officer and platoon leader from Brandenburg, Ky., with 3rd Platoon, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, and Afghan army weapons team leader Mohammed (second from left) talk with village elders from Gurem Village here, Nov. 6. The soldiers of Troop A climbed up and down a 4,000-foot mountain to visit the village for the first time. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson) parked their vehicles on the edge of the plateau and prepared for movement, lining up into teams led by the Afghan Army soldiers. “When we first started working with the AA back in August it was kind of a situation where we would take the lead and they would join in,” said U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Daniel Wild, an armor officer from Brandenburg, Ky., and platoon leader of 3rd Platoon, A Troop. “Now it’s getting to the point where they take the lead and we pretty much join in. Their information was vital in the success of the mission.” Mohammed, the platoon leader for the Afghan Army weapons team with which 3rd Platoon had been working, had been through Gurem once before, Wild said. The Afghans were instrumental

in planning the mission, as they recommended a better staging area for the vehicles due to their knowledge of the terrain. To get to Gurem, the soldiers would have to hike through the Towr Gahr Pass. At the foot of the pass, between the staging area and the mountains, the soldiers walked through the small village of Kakarak, where hordes of children were playing outside a school. Other curious villagers came out to watch the soldiers as they crossed through their farm fields up to the stream. The stream was high and moving swiftly from rainfall the day before and there was no easy way to cross. Soldiers waded through the waist-high murky water and pushed through to the other side. That’s where the real

work began. For the next hour and 15 minutes, the scouts, most of them carrying large rucksacks or assault packs filled with radios, ammo or other gear, steadily climbed four grueling miles to the top of the 4,000-foot mountain. The soldiers pushed each other along, maintaining a tactical marching interval, taking cover and pulling security when they made their few stops. They had scaled the mountain in 45 minutes less time than what they had estimated. It was a tough, four-mile trek, the platoon’s farthest foot movement of the year, but they toughed it out and got the job done. The mountain overlooked the village of Gurem on the hillside beside it. When the soldiers reached the summit,

Volunteers needed to assist children placed in foster care in Hardin Co. By KY Administrative Office of the Courts FRANKFORT – The Hardin County Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of local children in foster care. Volunteers are needed to review cases of children placed in foster care because of abuse, dependency and neglect to ensure these children are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Volunteers are not required to reside in the county where a board meets. The Kentucky General Assembly created the Citizen Foster Care Review Board, or CFCRB, in 1982 as a way to decrease the time children spend in foster care. CFCRB volunteers review Cabinet for

Health and Family Services files on children placed in out-of-home care and work with the cabinet and the courts on behalf of the state’s foster children. All volunteers must complete a six-hour initial training session and consent to a criminal record and central registry check. A recommendation is then made to the chief judge of the District Court or Family Court for appointment. The Hardin County CFCRBs meet at noon (Eastern time) on the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings take place at the Department for Community Based Services office at 916 N. Mulberry St. in Elizabethtown. For more information, contact: Family Services Coordinator Melissa Huffman at 270-651-1429

Approximately 800 volunteers across the state serve as members of the Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board. The boards operate within the Division of Dependent Children’s Services of the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort. The volunteer reviewers help ensure that children receive the necessary services while in foster care and are ultimately placed in permanent homes. The AOC is the operations arm of the Kentucky Court of Justice and supports the activities of approximately 3,400 court system employees and 403 elected justices, judges and circuit court clerks. As the fiscal agent for the state court system, the AOC prepares a biennial budget draft and executes the Judicial Branch budget.

they set up an observation point. The troop’s snipers spread out to provide cover throughout the OP. They would provide security from above as the other soldiers entered the village. Within minutes, they launched an unmanned aerial vehicle from the staging area, flying above the troops for extra surveillance of the situation. The soldiers said they were surprised by the reception they received upon entering the village. The village’s malik, or elder leader, Mohammed Ayub, was waiting with another man to greet them. Within minutes, three other men came out with pots of fresh chai tea and glasses for everyone in the group. “They seemed very proU.S.,” Wild said. “They seemed happy to see us.” Wild went about his business of seeking the answers he and the Afghans had come for, while the other soldiers pulled security around the perimeter of the tiny village. He asked Ayub if anyone from the government had been to the village before. Ayub said it had been more than a year since anyone had been there. Wild asked if there was a well or electricity in the village. There was neither. Instead, water came from a nearby spring. “These were the worst conditions of any of the villages we’ve visited,” said U.S. Army Sfc. Chauncy Nash of Honolulu, Hawaii, the platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, A Troop. “The other villages we’d been to at least had electricity.” Wild and a civil affairs representative assessed more of the village’s needs. He asked if anyone in the town was sick. An elderly man, who

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Kentucky jobless rates show slight decline Staff Report The News Standard After a year of economic and employment instability and two straight months of bantam increases, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates made a slight downturn last month, according to a press release from the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. State jobless rates gave a feeble upward budge in August from rates recorded in July, and then rose

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slightly again in September from the August rates. However, the most recent OET overview heralds a somewhat encouraging downgrade of October’s rates to an even 10 percent, the lowest it has been since August. Though the .1 percent drop seems vague and insignificant, it could be a beacon of a slight economic turnaround in Kentucky, an OET official said in the statement. “In October 2010, Kentucky’s economy showed signs of improvement. Non-farm employment grew for the second month most recent before last week, falls under the codes for safety defects, examination and records. That code requires certain equipment to be inspected before operations and a record kept of the defect and its correction. Other citations in the most recent 12 also included problems with training and training records, construction and maintaining of guards, inspection of the fire protection system, and safe means of access to work areas. The MHSA site shows no

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struggled to walk, was led outside and A Troop medics U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffery Pettee of Port Huron, Mich., and U.S. Army Spc. Andreas Plaza, of Freeport, N.Y., talked with the man about his health and administered him some over-the-counter medications, giving the interpreters instructions for the proper dosage. Wild also probed for some of the tactical information he was seeking. Ayub said there were no weapons in the village, allowing the Soldiers to freely explore. There were 12 brick/mud huts, housing approximately 120 villagers and 25 families. Ayub seemed to have a stronger belief in the Afghan government’s abilities when the soldiers left, said Wild. “They told us when we got there that they did not believe the Afghan government could help them,” Wild said. “We convinced them that we are here to help the Afghan government help them. It’s not the U.S. government helping them; it’s us assisting the Afghan government in assisting them.” When Troop A had all the information they came for, they bid the villagers farewell and set back up the ridge to the OP. Before they left, however, the Afghan Army’s team leader, Mohammed, reached into his wallet and gave the elderly man some of his own money as an act of good faith. It had been a successful mission, and one that the soldiers hoped would lead to promising future relations with the small village. “I would like to see us help them get a well, and maybe some grain for fertilizer,” Wild said. “If the villagers are doing well, the Taliban can’t influence them.”

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Friday, Nov. 26

•SCHOOL DISMISSED — Thanksgiving break and MC Public Library closed. •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.

Saturday, Nov. 27

•CHRISTMAS BY THE RIVER FESTIVAL — 12 p.m. – dark at the Brandenburg Riverfront Park. •VFW DANCE — 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 11404, 770 ByPass Road, Brandenburg. All activities are open to the public. 270-422-5184. •YUGIOH TOURNAMENT — 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the MCPL Annex. For ages 10-17. Wow the judges with your skills and compete in beginner’s, intermediate, or advanced categories. Snacks will be provided. •BAKUGAN TOURNAMENT — 1-3 p.m. in the MCPL Annex. For ages 1017. Come learn about the latest game craze. Snacks will be provided.

Sunday, Nov. 28

•HANGING OF THE GREENS — MCHS Madrigals perform at Brandenburg United Methodist in the morning. Hanging of the greens is in the afternoon. •CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL — 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. •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, Nov. 29

•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. •HOMEMAKERS GIFTS FROM THE HEART PROGRAM — 6:30 p.m. at the MC Extension Office. This year, the program will focus on the holidays. Several people will be demonstrating holiday ideas.

Tuesday, Nov. 30

•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. 270-877-2422. •TOTALLY NONSTOP TODDLERTIME — 9:30-10 a.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. The event is for ages 3 and under. 270422-2094. •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. •KEEP ON LEARNING — 4-6 p.m. at Brandenburg Primary School. •PAYNEVILLE SBDM MEETING — 4:30 p.m. at Payneville Elementary.

Wednesday, Dec. 1

•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. 270-6687228.

Thursday, Dec. 2

•8TH ANNUAL MC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JINGLE BELL TROT — Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church in the Family Life Center. The trot begins at 6:30 p.m. Free souvenir tshirts to the first 200 people who register. For further information call the Meade County Chamber of Commerce at 270-422-3626 or e-mail them at info@ meadekychamber.org •EKRON CHOIR CONCERT — Meade County High School Auditorium •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. at the MC Public Library. Registration is limited, so sign up at the front desk. •LIVING WITH HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA — at Harrison County Hospital in the Parvin Baumgart Education Center. Registration is at 6:45 p.m. with presentation beginning at 7 p.m. This is a free seminar. RSVP by November 29 by calling 812-738-7830 ext. 2005 or

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•DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS — Dec. 3 in Vine Grove. 8-10 a.m. breakfast with Mrs. Claus. 9:30-11:30 a.m. pictures with Mrs. Claus. 5-7 p.m. horse drawn carriage rides will be available at Wilson and Muir. 5-6 p.m. local businesses will have open house downtown. 5-6 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Jenny’s Park to hear children’s requests. The city will provide complimentary marshmallows for roasting and apple cider. The evening will end with a community Christmas sing-a-long. For more information contact Donna Broadway at 270877-2422. •PINS WREATH FESTIVAL — Dec. 4-5 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Meade County Courthouse. A great variety of holiday decorations priced at $2 and up. Proceeds go to the PINS spray/neuter program. For more information, contact David Kitson at president@petsinneedsociety.org •CATHOLICS AT THE CAPITOL — Dec. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church. All Catholics and other concerned citizens are invited to attend. Registration is needed by Nov. 30. You can register by calling Catholic Charities Nazareth Office at 502-331-4545 or e-mailing schmuckrsm@scnazarethky.org •CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP — Dec. 9 from 5-7 p.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. Come celebrate the season with your family and a night of crafts. Make an ornament for your Christmas tree, enjoy a cup of cocoa, write letters to Santa and watch your favorite holiday shows. All ages are welcome. •MADRIGAL DINNER — Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at Brandenburg United Methodist Church. The event is $20 per ticket. Dinner will be served and there will be entertainment by the madrigal choir. For ticket info contact Mr. Derek Crafton or Mrs. Courtney Richardson at 270-422-2646 or Joy Adams at 270-945-7702. •COOKIES, MILK AND A MOVIE WITH SANTA — Dec. 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the MC Public Library Annex. All ages are welcome. Have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy milk and cookies and watch “The Search for Santa Paws.” •Submit your community events to The News Standard at 1065 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108 or email us at editor@ thenewsstandard.com.

Insurers ordered to make single child-only health policies available Submitted by the KY Public Protection Cabinet FRANKFORT — Kentucky Insurance Commissioner Sharon P. Clark today ordered all insurers selling in the commonwealth’s individual health insurance market to offer an annual open enrollment period in January for Kentuckians under age 19. Today’s order was the result of a “fact-finding” hearing on Oct. 13. At that time, Clark asked the insurers to explain the decision to cease writing “child-only” policies on Sept. 23 – the date the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act prohibited companies offering these policies from denying coverage because of an applicant’s pre-existing health condition. Clark said she was concerned that all Kentucky children who needed a “child-only” policy, even

those who were healthy, would have to turn to Kentucky Access, the state’s high-risk pool, placing extra demands on that program. Under the order, the annual open enrollment will be held each January beginning in 2011 and running through 2013. As part of federal health reform, insurers will not be allowed to deny coverage, regardless of health status, in 2014. The order also provides guidance on rate adjustments and requires insurers to set rules to discourage consumers from dropping coverage after medical services have been received. In addition, the order addresses preventing applicants from being steered to the guaranteed issue market when other options are available, requires a mechanism to obtain coverage outside

open enrollment for certain qualifying events, and allows insurers to limit the number of plans offered to applicants under age 19. Clark’s report on the hearing concluded that the decision by insurers to cease offering “child-only” policies is a violation of state law and results in unfair discrimination to those under age 19 who want to purchase individual health insurance since those in the same age category could purchase guaranteed renewable coverage prior to Sept. 23 or are receiving health benefits as a dependent. “Insurers consistently told us that they wanted a level playing field. I believe this order is fair to insurers and offers Kentucky families the opportunity to obtain medical coverage for children in that age bracket, both healthy and unhealthy,” Clark said.

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Kentucky veteran’s cemeteries participate in wreaths across U.S. branch’s corresponding flag. Wreaths will also be placed in front of veterans’ headstones. For just $15 you have the opportunity to sponsor a wreath to honor a veteran and their service. For the ceremony at KVCW in Hopkinsville, please contact American Legion Post 29 Commander, Marty Golvy at 270-725-5803, or American Legion Post 29 P.O. Box 605 Russellville, KY 42276. The cutoff date for wreath sponsorship is Nov. 29, 2010. Any funds received after this date will be used to purchase wreaths for the 2011 ceremony. For the ceremony at KVCC in Radcliff, the contact is Donna Betson, 270-877-7066 or call the cemetery office at 270-351-5115. Wreaths will be placed at all headstones at the cemetery. Guest speaker will be Gen. Campbell from Ft. Knox. The ceremony at KVCN in Williamstown is sponsored by Blue Star Mothers of America, U.S. Marine Riders Association, Inc, American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 24, Georgetown, KY, Burlington Kentucky Firefighters Local 4521 and Burlington Fire Department Boosters Association. For information about ordering a wreath or donating to help purchase a wreath please contact Lorene Fried-

man, NKY Chapter 5 Blue Star Mothers of America, 859-371-8520 or e-mail lorenefriedman@insightbb. com or Pete Heiss, US Marine Riders Association, Inc., e-mail PHeiss3219@aol.com The ceremony at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West will be conducted by Capt. Wilson Polidura of the KY-216 Ft. Campbell Composite Squadron. Cemetery Director, Richard Stanley, will also be in attendance. For further information about the ceremony in Hopkinsville please call Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West at 270-889-6106. To read more about the Wreaths Across America program visit the Web site www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ Locations/Kentucky/ If you wish to sponsor a wreath through the Web site please use the following information to make sure your donation is applied to wreath purchases for that specific cemetery: •Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville: GROUP ID# KYAMLEG29 Cemetery ID# KYVCWH •Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff: Cemetery ID# KYVCCR •Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown: Cemetery ID# KYKVCW •Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup County: Cemetery ID# KYVCNE

sixth House District in the state legislature to Cabinet Secretary. I am proud of the From page A1 work of the Labor Cabinet under my leadership in proDepartment to Cabinet-sta- tecting the safety and welltus, I knew I needed someone being of Kentucky workers. to lead the organization who However, I have reached a would put Kentucky’s hard- point in my life where, after working families first,” Gov. a very satisfying and rewardBeshear said. “Sec. Gray has ing career, I am ready to slow fulfilled this mission well, down, and spend more time and I thank him for his many with my loving family.”  years of service to the state.” Gov. Beshear has promotPrior to his tenure at the ed Deputy Secretary Mark Cabinet, Gray had a long ca- Brown to serve as acting Secreer as a union leader. He also retary of Labor. “I have great served for 26 years as a mem- confidence in Mark’s abilities, ber of the Kentucky House of and believe his past experiRepresentatives, including ence will serve the people of chairman of the House Labor the Commonwealth well.”  and Industry Committee for Brown served 14 years as more than a decade.  a state representative, serv “I have been a lucky man ing Meade, Hardin, and Bulthroughout my life,” Gray litt counties from 1985-1998. said. “Leading the Labor He served as Meade County Cabinet has been the culmi- Judge/Executive from 1998nation of an exciting career, 2002. Prior to his service as from becoming a machinist deputy secretary, Brown has in my twenties to represent- worked the past five years ing the good people of the for Lusk Mechanical Services

at Fort Knox. During his tenure in the legislature, Brown served on the Labor and Industry Committee, chaired the Job Training, Licensing & Apprenticeships Subcommittee and chaired the Budget Subcommittee on General Government, which included the Department of Labor budget. Brown also served on the Kentucky Job Training Coordinating Council and is a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union Local 502.  “I am humbled and honored by Gov. Beshear’s appointment,” Brown said. “I look forward to the opportunity to continue to work with the many fine industries in Kentucky to provide the safest and healthiest workplaces for their employees and at the same time create an environment that is conducive to economic opportunity for both employer and employee.”

Submitted by Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs FRANKFORT — All four of Kentucky’s state veterans cemeteries will participate in the national Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 11. Members of the public are invited to join in a national ceremony that shows gratitude for the past, current, and forthcoming sacrifices our veterans and their families make for our nation. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that began over 18 years ago when Worcester Wreath Company started placing wreaths on the headstones of fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Today, the tradition continues as the Civil Air Patrol, the Patriot Guard Riders and other civic organizations place wreaths during a special observance at each of the more than 230 State and National Cemeteries, and Veterans Monuments nationwide. The ceremony will begin at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Committal Shelter at each cemetery concurrently, except at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, where the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. . During the ceremony, wreaths representing veterans from each branch of service will be placed beside the

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Battletown Elementary School students and staff honored veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony last Friday at the school. Nicole Allyn, 4th and 5th grade teacher, directed the ceremonies. The program began with the pledge to the flag and then all students sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” under the direction of Dawn McFarland, music teacher. Students greeted guests as they arrived. Koby White and Kayla Parcell created and presented a slide show, honoring the veterans. The guest speaker was Frank Niederitter, regional representative of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. A school-wide poster and essay contest was held with the theme “I want to thank a veteran because…” Winners of the essay contest were Mason Deibert, first place, and Logan Hardesty, second place. Emi White was the winner of the poster contest. The ceremony closed with students and guests gathering around the flagpole. As the flag was being raised, students used sign language while singing the Pledge of Allegiance and students also sang “God Bless Our Troops.” Concluding the activities, to show thanks and appreciation, all veterans and guests were invited to a hospitality room where everyone enjoyed eating and talking to fellow veterans.

Zoning From page A1 Wright may have been looking ahead to residents of the Doe Valley area who wanted to make the case against new rules being considered that would somewhat loosen the requirements for manufactured housing or modular homes in R-1 residential zones. Frank Reynolds of Doe Valley was the main speaker on the issue with what he felt was wrong with the potential changes. “We were a little hesitant looking at Meade County (for a home) because of the state of zoning at first because they were just getting the zoning up and we didn’t know where it might be,” Reynolds said. “We did some research and saw there were some good protections in R-1 zoning and we decided to put roots down here.” He said the new proposals have given him “buyer’s remorse.” “I believe this ordinance, if enacted, will have very detrimental effects on the resale value of my home and any other person who has a site-built home in R-1 zoning,” Reynolds said. The buildings in question are not mobile homes, but homes that are largely assembled off-site in factories and transported to the site where they are to be used. “Proponents of this will say they are of equal quality. They are going to tell you they’re inspected by factory and governmental inspectors. They are going to tell you they have two by six walls and built under controlled environment

Fight From page A1 Wetherel is requesting her property be changed from A1 to A2, so that her brother can erect a dwelling on her property without violating zoning ordinances. An A1 zoning states that five acres is required to build a dwelling on the land, while A2 zoning dictates only two acres is needed to build on a property. “A few of us made speeches,” Mary Ruth Stephenson said, who was one of the residents protesting the change. “We are against urban sprawl. We don’t want a subdivision down here. There’s no reason to chop up these farms and have all

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and construction. They will say they are very affordable — 20 to 30 percent cheaper than a comparable site-built home,” Reynolds said. “What they don’t tell you is the Board of Adjustments will be determining (where the housing can be placed) on a case by case basis,” Reynolds said. “That is an appointed board and not an elected board and that board is going to have a lot of discretion. They can deviate from the standards set out in the ordinance. That sounds like a lot of power to entrust to one body.” He noted the residents of Doe Valley have “to a man” expressed opposition to anything other than site-built homes; however, the subdivision has no covenant placing a restriction on manufactured housing. He noted that is the case in many subdivisions within the county. “They are depending on the R-1 status to protect them,” Reynolds said. Meade County Planning Director Tony Coletta said when a subdivision had a covenant that would not allow such homes, a request could not even be sent to the Board of Adjustments. He also noted it would be at least six months before any potential change would get to the commission for consideration. The board also approved the second reading of an amendment that requires a deed of correction when a record plat is filed. Coletta said local surveyors and at least two legal firms that do title searches and legal work for mortgage companies have raised the issue. “The problem is when a

piece of land becomes the subject of a recorded plat, the legal description of that property changes from metes and bounds to a lots and block description,” Coletta said. He explained that once the plat is recorded, the legal description changes and the deeds do not match the new description. “If someone goes to sell Lot 1, the deed that exists on Lot 1 is a metes and bounds description that does not match the deed,” Coletta said. “Or, if someone decides to divide Lot 1, they pull the old deed and it’s metes and bounds. You can’t divide the block subdivision into metes and bounds. It has to be done by amended record plat. But, the surveyors don’t know it’s a record plat because the deed of record — what they go to do their surveys — has a metes and bounds description.” He added attorneys have told him the deed is still legal title, but not insurable title and it also adds delays when he is asked for a certificate of zoning compliance when there is no deed of correction recorded. Commissioners voted to send back for review an amendment which would allow developers to have more immediate action when a reinspection is requested to follow up on required improvements. As expected, the second reading of a road ordinance amendment passed that will bring into county standards roads that have been plated, but never constructed. The amendment also better defines the terminology of a “constructed” road and one in the process of being built.

this urban sprawl and it’s just upsetting for most of us down here.” At least 10 Little Bend residents attended the meeting to protest the zoning change, she added. Witherel insisted her detractors were a bit off the mark with their assumptions of her intentions. “My reason for wanting to do that is I want to allow my brother to build on the property,” she said. “I have 9.947 acres, so I lack five-one hundredths of an acre to allow him to do it. So if we change the zoning to match the other 99 percent of Little Bend, we can do it. I’m not asking for the moon, I just want equal rights.” She insisted that her intentions were innocent and that mass development of

the Little Bend area was not on her agenda. “I’m not going to sell my land,” Witherel said. “We don’t want it to be built up any more than anyone else does. I was raised on a farm and I have lived on a farm most of my life. I picked this area because of the farm land. I’m not going to do anything but build this one dwelling for my brother.” Stevenson, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat and hay on the 146 acres she owns in Little Bend insisted that the residents of Little Bend had no other grievances or personal vendettas against Wetherel. “She’s a nice woman,” she said. “What she’s trying to do, we don’t want her to do.”

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ABOVE: The veterans who were honored guests at Battletown Elementary are: Front row, (left to right): Melissa Deibert, Richard Lawson, Bud Bruner, Jon Whitfield, Lloyd Sedoris, Howard Batts, Hugh Kail. Back Row, (left to right): Jon Huffman, Harold Bruner, Gilbert Darnall. Not pictured: Wilbur Beasley. LEFT: Battletown Elementary students perform the honors of raising the flag during the school’s Veterans Day ceremonies.

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By Gerald Fischer The News Standard We all celebrate Thanksgiving the last Thursday in November, and the day is marked by a sumptuous meal usually consisting of turkey and dressing, bowls of vegetables, casseroles, cranberries, and lots of cakes and pies. A blessing is said and everyone enjoys the meal. Sharing the holiday table with friends and family is part and parcel of the spirit of Thanksgiving. But I wondered about earlier traditions in Meade County and how Thanksgiving was celebrated years ago. I asked a number of people I know and respect what they did to mark each Thanksgiving. I was surprised at what I found out about Thanksgiving, but not at all at what I found about the people of Meade County, who knew and celebrated the true meaning of Thanksgiving, regardless of the day of the week. Thanksgiving is supposed to have come from a New England feast where the Indians and the Pilgrims shared venison, fowl, and seafood to celebrate and give thanks to God for a bountiful harvest

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Thanksgiving Day 1950: Sherely Vandiver, father of Shirley Brown, carves a Thanksgiving turkey in their home in Cedar Flat in Meade County, Ky. and their friendship. The Pilgrims brought various dishes to the feast along with wild fowl, and the Indians brought a number of deer. The friendship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians lasted for 50 years, in part because of this first Thanksgiving. The celebration then was one of mutual respect for one group of people with

another, and it was commemorated with a feast. What has come down to us from that day is the giving of thanks to God for family, friends and the harvest. My mother’s farm upbringing was little different from that of those people living in Meade County. Her table on Thanksgiving Day was laden not with

Bah, humbug: don’t let bedbugs ruin this year’s holiday season Jennifer Bridge Family/Consumer Science The holidays give us a few days to travel to see family and friends. But as we travel around there are some precautions to take to prevent getting bedbugs. Until recently, bedbugs were uncommon in the United States. However, they are now commonly found in homes, apartments and hotels, with the Upper Midwest and Northeast corridor reporting high numbers. While it is unpleasant to be bitten during a hotel stay, it is even worse to bring the infestation home with you because eradication is very difficult. Bedbugs are hitchhikers and easily move from place to place on luggage, clothing or furniture. This mobility is a problem in high-trafficked areas like hotels. Bedbugs are small and hard to detect. Plus, they generally come out at night when the light is low and attack their victims in their sleep. Concerned travelers should check their bed for signs of bedbugs. Characteristically, these areas are marked by dark spotting and staining, which is the dried excrement of the bugs. Also present will be eggs and eggshells, the brownish molted skins of maturing nymphs and the bugs themselves.

Another telltale, though less frequent sign, is rusty or reddish blood smears on bed sheets or mattresses from crushing an engorged bed bug. Heavy infestations may have a “buggy” smell, but the odor is seldom apparent and should not be relied upon for detection. Examine the bed sheets and upper and lower seams of the mattress and box springs, especially along the headboard of the bed. Look behind the headboard if you can because it is a frequent hiding place for the bugs. If bedbugs are discovered, travelers can request another room, preferably in another area of the building. Keep suitcases off the floor on a luggage stand, tabletop or other hard surface. Wear pajamas that cover as much skin as possible since bedbugs don’t tend to burrow under clothing. If you experience itchy welts suggestive of bedbug bites during your stay, place all clothing in disposable plastic bags and put directly into the washer (using hot water) and dryer when you get home and throw away the plastic bags. Bedbugs are hard to spot inside a suitcase. However, you can inspect and vacuum luggage upon getting home. Treat or discard the suitcase if you suspect bedbugs. The good news is bedbugs are not generally thought to transmit any diseases. For more information about bedbugs, contact the Meade County Cooperative Extension Service.

turkey, but rather with pork or chicken. There usually was a sage and cornbread dressing, and maybe a pumpkin pie for desert. There would not be a large number of people attending, because it was Thursday, and people had to work Friday. Sunday was the day for celebrating and going to dinner. Peggy Greenwell told me that she remembers Thanksgiving was a day to be recognized but that it was not celebrated like today. Shirley Brown remembers that there was a special cake that was made, and a sugar pie that was kept just for her, in a pie safe in the kitchen. Family would visit and there would be a turkey her father carved at the table. It was the only meal of the year in which cranberry sauce was served. Others have told me that Thanksgiving Day was a time that the men were off work from whatever day job they had, and they used that day to strip tobacco. Thanksgiving was a day off from work and a time to hunt or to catch up with work on the farm. As a matter of fact, it seems that almost everyone with whom I talked told me that

Thanksgiving was looked forward to, but it was not the celebration that we see today. Remembering when I was a boy Thanksgiving Day coincided with the opening of rabbit season, and traditionally the men hunted rabbits on Thanksgiving Day, and rabbit was occasionally part of the meal. Football games became a Thanksgiving tradition for some, while others delivered food to those who were unfortunate victims of the economy. All of these things became traditional ways to celebrate. Thanksgiving is celebrated in almost every Meade County household today and more prominently than it was celebrated by the fathers, mothers and grandparents of those households; and why is that? I think it is because we are constantly evolving in our thoughts and how we live. I doubt that as many people go to church today as they did back in their parents’ day, and today’s celebration of Thanksgiving has taken on a newer, more personal meaning. It gives us time, and a special day to reflect on God and family, while perpetuating a 400 year tradition. Some of

the parents and grandparents celebrating Thanksgiving today are building new traditions, such as my friend Edna Brown. The Brown family takes a trip each year and celebrates with a traditional meal, and a lengthy visit with the entire family. This tradition will be carried forward in the Brown family for years to come. When I thought back on what my friends told me about their Meade County Thanksgivings, I concluded that the older people of Meade County celebrated Thanksgiving 53 times a year. Every Sunday they met with family and friends enjoying a bountiful meal and each other’s company after attending church services worshipping the God who blessed their harvest. They kept the Thanksgiving Day spirit once each week, and on one special Thursday each year. The people of Meade County understood, observed and commemorated the true meaning and spirit of Thanksgiving, without having to have a special day set aside. They did it every Sunday. Would that we could do that for Christmas.

Take the stress out of your holidays By Angela Shelf Medearis The Kitchen Diva The holidays are meant to be a joyful time of celebration with family and friends. But often, all that celebrating — and the work it entails behind the scenes — can lead to some serious holiday stress. According to nutrition expert Gloria Tsang, founder of HealthCastle.com, foods can be used to calm the nerves, rather than resorting to popping a pill or trying to cram “relaxing” activities into an already overpacked schedule. “We all have certain foods that just make us feel good,” Tsang says. “But there are also foods that really do have calming properties based on how their specific nutrients are used by the body.” Here are a few of the foods that will help calm those frazzled holiday nerves: •Tea: Just holding a warm mug can calm us down, but not if it’s full of caffeine. A warm drink can help soothe frazzled nerves, especially on a cold day. Instead of sipping coffee, which is packed with agitating caffeine, opt for green, white or black tea instead. It contains half as much caffeine as coffee, and is loaded with beneficial flavonoid compounds. Skip the cream and sugar to make your cup of relaxation calorie-free. •Whole-grain pasta/popcorn: Many high-carb foods are already thought of as “comfort” foods. But did you know that the whole-grain versions of these old favorites also contain good carbs, which can boost serotonin (the “feel-good” brain chemical) to help reduce stress? •Dark-green vegetables: Just one more reason why your mother always told you to eat your broccoli — it contains high levels of B vitamins, a group of stressrelieving vitamins that also can calm anxiety and depression. •Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds can take the edge off gnawing afternoon hunger that may itself be stressing you out. Plus, they contain high levels of B vitamins and magnesium -- another mineral involved in serotonin production. With so many extra tasks to take care of — from holiday shopping to preparing that big holiday meal — the holidays can be surprisingly stressful. By adding these top stress-busting foods to your diet, you can calm your nerves and reduce your stress levels without having to pop a pill. That should help keep your

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A warm cup of tea contains half the caffeine of a cup of coffee and is calorie free and relaxing. holidays merry and bright. STRESS-RELIEF GREEN TEA Drinking this smoothing green tea helps to relieve stress. A cup of chamomile tea, a half hour before bedtime, is often used as a sleep aide. 1 organic green tea or Chamomile tea bag 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon agave syrup or stevia sweetener, optional Steep tea bag in hot water and cover it with a saucer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the syrup or the stevia, if desired. Drink the chamomile tea at night a half hour before going to bed. Makes 1 cup. Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva! She’s the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on Hulu.com. Her newest inspirational book is “10 Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home — A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr., www.dunnsmemorial. com. Visit her Web site at www.divapro.com.

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Christian-based health studio redeems the unhealthy By Casey Tolliver The News Standard In what used to be a spare family/play room in the basement, Meade County resident Melissa Wardrip builds temples. She didn’t transform the basement recreation area into a catacomb for sectarian zealous worship, but into a Christianbased fitness and personal training studio. “As a Christian, we are His hands and feet, so what better way to do that than help men and women become happier, healthier individuals,” Wardrip said. Based on the Biblical premise instructing believers that the human body is a temple of God to be maintained and nurtured, Temple Bodies is primed to envelope the mind, body and soul triumvirate in a healthy way which consequently honors that scripture by helping Christians who have lost sight of not only physical fitness, but spiritual fitness as well. “I was concerned for the health and welfare of every soul and their mind, body and spirit,” Wardrip said. Though basements are generally considered dark and gloomy, the bright yellow walls and positive feng shui of the lower level of the Wardrip home lays the groundwork for a warm and upbeat at-

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ABOVE: Melissa Wardrip (right) gives hints on how to crunch without strain on the lower back. RIGHT: Special attention to individual fitness needs is a big part of personal trainer Melissa Wardrip’s (middle) specialty. mosphere ripe for getting bodies, minds and souls in order. The studio also features a playroom for children, when busy schedules make it necessary for kids to accompany their parents to a scheduled workout. Wardrip, who was a stay at home mother for nine years prior to opening Temple Bodies, juggles and perfects the nutritional and workout regimes of 27 clients while encouraging and motivating them along their paths to total health.

Wardrip combines the elements of proper diet and exercise for an equation of spiritually-based health and happiness for her clientele. “It’s a great endorphin release,” Brandenburg resident and Temple Bodies client Lori Pearce said. “You walk out of here feeling like a million bucks.” The clientele is a diverse mixture of men and women, ranging from a youthful 21-year-old to an aged to perfection 66-year-old. There are even regiments for those recovering

Family fun is always a sure thing at the annual “Jingle Bell Trot” Submitted by Meade County Chamber of Commerce People looking for an enjoyable way to kick off the holiday season should put the Jingle Bell Trot on their calendars. The trot — a festive evening of running and walking through the streets of Historic Downtown Brandenburg in the glow of its holiday lights — will take place Thursday, Dec. 2. This will be the eighth year for the event, which is organized by McGehee Insurance Agency and the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce. Like previous trots, it’s free and open to the public. Last year, the event drew an estimated 230 participants. Again this year, thanks to the generosity of a group of sponsors, the first 200 people who register to take part will receive free souvenir tshirts and jingle bells. The News Standard is one of the sponsors of the event. “Participation in the Jingle Bell Trot has grown over the years because it’s a great family and community

event — not to mention being a totally cool way to start the countdown to Christmas,” Russ Powell, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said. “It’s something we and all the other sponsors enjoy doing to thank the community for its support throughout the year,” McGehee Insurance’s Gena Bradley said. She and the insurance agency’s staff not only help run the event, but also provide the jingle bells that are distributed to participants and the post-trot refreshments. Registration will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Family Life Center at Brandenburg United Methodist Church at 215 Broadway, according to Powell. That’s when the souvenir t-shirts and jingle bells will be distributed. At 6:30 p.m., participants will begin the trot at the intersection of Broadway and Hill Street. From that point, they’ll travel along Broadway to Main Street, and then follow Main into Riverfront Park, where they’ll pass the dozens of light displays that make up Christmas By The

River. When they leave the park, they’ll follow the same route back to the church’s Family Life Center for refreshments, according to Powell, who says the trot covers a distance of 1.8 miles. To ensure safety for the trot’s participants, Powell says Broadway from Hill Street to High Street; all of Main Street; and the road through Riverfront Park will be closed to all traffic from 6:25 to 7:30 p.m. To further ensure safety, Powell says participants: •Should not use music, radio, or telephone headsets. •Should wear clothing that will make them visible since the trot will take place after dark. •Should stay within the course and follow all instructions from Brandenburg Police Department officers and its Citizens on Patrol volunteers who provide traffic control and security for the event. For more information about the Jingle Bell Trot, people may call the Chamber of Commerce at 270422-3626 or email info@ meadekychamber.org.

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from injuries and suffering from ailments such as knee issues, surgeries, fybromyalgia and arthritis. Wardrip’s foray into the physical fitness industry began on a personal level when she began running recreationally. As her own workouts increased over time, running took on a new meaning. Much like she encourages the growth and goals of her clients, Wardip made strides in her own workout regiment. Running around the neighborhood and county

turned into running in races. Since then, Wardrip has competed in many races and is currently registered and ready to run in the Polar Bear Grand Prix, as well as the Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City next spring, which will be her first mini-marathon. “I like the challenge,” Wardrip said. “It’s not about winning, it’s about finishing. I race for tshirts,” she said with a laugh. Wardrip plans on having a quilt made from the

stacks of t-shirts accumulated from running these races, nearly 30 shirts in all. Wardrip trains her clients Monday through Friday and takes her first clients at 8 a.m. and her last client at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays she takes her first client at 7 a.m. and her last client at 11 a.m. The cost is $15 per one hour session. Temple Bodies offers gift certificates. For more information about Temple Bodies, contact Wardrip at 270-828-8956.

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Andy Mills Ag & Natural Resources Common chickweed, henbit, and purple deadnettle are cool-season weeds we usually see in crop fields during the fall and winter. However, other weeds, such as dandelions, have become more prevalent in recent years. Dandelions are generally considered a major lawn or pasture weed but are increasingly found in grain crop fields. The expansion of dandelion populations in field crops is likely due to fewer applications of soil-residual herbicides along with no-till crop production practices. Dandelions are perennial plants with a taproot that helps it reproduce and survive. In addition, dandelion plants are prolific seed producers. During its peak flowering period in early spring, the flowers quickly transition from yellow blooms to mature seeds. Like thistle seeds, dandelion seeds are easily carried

and spread by the wind to other sites. No-till crop fields are a prime seedbed. Dandelions germinate from seed in late summer and early fall producing small rosettes and begin an active growth period in the early-to mid-fall when temperatures start to moderate. Therefore, initiating control during the late fall or early winter months will likely provide the most benefit. Spring control options for dandelions are often less consistent or require higher herbicide rates to be effective. Also, if you wait until spring to initiate control efforts, plants may flower before control is attempted. In corn and soybean fields, herbicide options in the fall consist of 2, 4-D; glyphosate; or a combination of both. Other weeds that are present at the time of application may favor the use of one treatment over another. Apply herbicides anytime after crop harvest and after dandelions have initiated active growth. Gener-

ally, the best time period is through early- to mid-December, provided daytime temperatures reach 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit for a couple of days. In some cases, only spots in the field which are moderately to heavily infested with dandelions will warrant herbicide treatment. If these areas are left untreated, they can result in dandelion populations that may interfere with crop emergence and ultimately reduce crop yields. To learn more about dandelion and weed control, contact Meade County Cooperative Extension Service. The Meade County Ag Development Council approved tobacco settlement money to help fund a welding program for Meade farmers. There is a pre-approval process if you are interested in applying for the Mig Welders project. You must apply in person at the Meade County Extension Service between Nov. 29, 2010 and Dec. 10, 2010. Applications can be picked up starting Nov. 29, between

the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pending review and approval by the committee, you will receive notice by Dec. 22, 2010 if you have been approved. Ranking for the program will be based on answers to pre-approval questions. Only 12 participants can be accepted. The program will consist of 30 hours of classroom and hands-on training with mig welders to be conducted at the Meade County area Vocational School. The training dates will be in January and February 2010 at night, and specific dates will be announced once you have received notification of your acceptance into the program.

As of Monday, Nov 15, 2010 Receipts: 549 Last week: 486 Last year: 540 *AD-Average Dressing, HD-High Dressing, LD-Low Dressing Compared to last Monday: Slaughter cows were steady. Slaughter bulls steady. Feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher. We had a moderate supply of feeder cattle with good demand. Slaughter cows 18 percent of supply: Slaughter bulls 02: Replacement cows 02 percent and feeders 78 percent. The feeder supply included 21 percent steers, 00 percent hostein steers, 48 percent heifers, 31 percent bulls. 16 percent of the supply weighed over 600 lbs. Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2: 300-400 lbs 116.50-117.00; 400-500 lbs 108.00-112.00; 500-600 lbs 102.00-110.00; 600-700 lbs 96.50105.00; 700-800 lbs 93.50-96.50; 800-900 lbs 86.50. Feeder Holstein Steers Large 3: No Test Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300 112.00-125.00; 300-400 lbs 110.00-126.00; 400-500 lbs 104.00-115.50; 500-600 lbs 95.00-108.00; 600-700 lbs 93.00-94.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 96.00-108.50; 400-500 lbs 87.00-102.00. Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2: 200-300 lbs 98.00-110.00; 300-400 lbs 92.00-108.00; 400-500 lbs 90.00-98.00; 500-600 lbs 87.00-94.00; 600-700 lbs 87.50-92.00; 700-800 lbs 83.00-84.50; 800-900 lbs 78.00. Medium and Large 2 300-400 lbs 85.00-90.00; 400-500 lbs 86.50-87.00. Slaughter Cows: %Lean Weight AD HD LD Breaker 75-80 1015-1780 47.00-54.00 56.50 41.00-46.50 Boner 80-85 885-1325 43.50-49.00 51.00-52. 38.50-39.00 Lean 85-90 855-1385 39.00-43.50 31.00-35.00 Slaughter Bulls: Yield Gr Weight AD HD LD 1 1505-2075 59.00-63.50 67.50 2 1335-1855 56.00-58.50 Stock Cows: Medium and Large 1-2: 3-8 years old 3-8 months bred 7201290 lbs 48.00-60.00 per cwt. Baby Calves: Beef: 125.00-155.00 per head

Extended time allotted to sign-up for conservation stewardship program Submitted by Natural Resources Conservation Ser.

WASHINGTON — Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White recently announced the ranking period cut-off date for producer applications in NRCS’s Conservation Stewardsip Program (CSP) has been extended to Jan. 7, 2011. “We’re extending the deadline for applications to CSP to provide agricultural producers more time to complete their applications,” White said. “This will help farmers, ranchers, and forestry producers by giving them more time and hopefully allow even more producers to participate in this program.” CSP is offered in all 50 states, District of Columbia, and the pacific and Caribbean areas through continuous sign-ups with announced cut-off dates for ranking periods. The program provides many conservation benefits including improvement of

water and soil quality, wildlife habitat enhancement and adoption of conservation activities that address the effects of climate change. All producers are encouraged to apply for CSP. The program, authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and who agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. Eligible lands include cropland, pastureland, rangeland and non-industrial forestland. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if CSP is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, contract obligations and potential payments. It is available from local NRCS offices or online at: www.nrcs.nrcs. usda.gov/programs/new_ csp/csp.html. NRCS is celebrating 75 years helping people help the land in 2010.

Since 1935, the NRCS conservation delivery system has advanced a unique partnership with state and local governments and private landowners delivering conservation based on specific, local conservation needs, while accommodating state and national interests. President Franklin Roosevelt created the Soil Conservation Service, now known as NRCS, in 1935 to help farmers and ranchers overcome the devastating effects of drought, especially in the Midwest and Northern Plains regions. Additional information may be obtained at the Meade County Conservation District Office. USDA NRCS personnel may be contacted at 270-422-3183. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-7953272 or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

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WINTER PREVIEWS The News Standard will have its annual winter sports season previews starting in November. Here is the tentative schedule for each preview: Dec. 3 Wrestling Preview The previews will include an in depth analysis, player photos and upcoming games. ON DECK Nov.27 Meade County High School Cross Country @Foot locker South Regional Charlotte, N.C. T.B.A Nov.29 Lady Waves basketball Elizabethtown 7:30 p.m. Nov.30 Greenwave basketball Daviess County 8 p.m.

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Dance team looking to ﬁnd its groove for regional By Justin Ray The News Standard

As the new year rapidly approaches, the Meade County dance team is looking to ﬁnd its groove as they prepare for its biggest competition of the season. Though the Lady Waves have been together since May, practicing and performing their routines at Meade County sporting events, this time of the year marks the beginning of its preparation for their regional competition Jan. 22. With the regional competition on the horizon, the Lady Waves are switching its steps from practicing the dance routines they perform at Meade County games to trying to ﬁne tune its competition routine which senior captains Kristen Lusk and Emily Mc-

Combs hope will bring them their fourth straight regional championship. “I’ve won it all three years I’ve been dancing here,”Lusk said. “Last year we were the overall champion placing ﬁrst in both our hip-hop routine and the open division.” With the dance team already conquering four dance routines this season, the dance the Lady Waves will perform at the regions has proven to be the hardest challenge yet. “It’s frustrating,” McCombs said. “We have to get it perfect, on the same count at the same time. Having to learn the right moves proves that not anyone could come out See GROOVE, Page B2

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Kristen Lusk leads the Lady Waves dance team in a routine during a recent rehearsal.

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Dec. 2 Lady Waves basketball @South Central IN

Nov. 26-27 The wrestling team will be offering a wrestling clinic at Meade County freshman academy on Nov. 26& 27. The clinic starts at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 26 and 8 a.m. on Nov. 27 with a Thanksgiving luncheon served at the end of the clinic. The cost is $25. BASKETBALL NEWS Middle school basketball tournaments planned in December in Frankfort

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Bo Wilson ﬁghts for a rebound at a recent practice. Rebounding will be a key for this year’s team.

Greenwave hope to get back to its defensive ways this upcoming season By Justin Ray The News Standard

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 began Oct. 14. 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. ARCHERY Dec. 3 - 4 Southern Tribal Archery Southern Middle School in Somerset, Kentucky will be hosting an event for all NASP Archery teams. The cost is $5 per shooter. All participates must preregister for the event. Flight times on Dec. 3 will be at 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Dec. 4. Dec. 4 Meade County Archery booster’s will be hosting a NASP Invitational at David T. Wilson Gym. The cost is $5 a shooter. Flight times will be at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The awards show will follow at 4:30 p.m. The top five male and female shooters in the high school, middle school and elementary school division will win awards. General admission is $3 and children under 5-years-old get in free.

Knights sign second Lady Wave By Justin Ray The News Standard

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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.

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Meade County head coach Jerry Garris gives instructions to his team during a defensive drill.

After a season full of bumps and bruises the Meade County boys basketball team has its sights set on getting back to its winning ways for the 2010-11 season. Having to depend on a group of sophomores to carry last year’s team because of only two seniors being on the roster, led the Greenwave to a 7-19 season, losing to Hancock County in the first round of the district tournament play. Throwing so many young players in the fire and asking them to produce for the Greenwave last year didn’t bode well for the 2009-10 season, but could pay huge dividends for this year’s team. While the Greenwave have no seniors returning, they will have what they lacked last season — game experience. This season, Meade County returns five of its top six scorers as well as a solid group of juniors who are battle tested and looking to return See BACK, Page B3

With one of the best business schools in the area and the opportunity to extend her softball career, Scarlett Powers couldn’t pass on the chance to accept an athletic scholarship at Bellarmine University. Powers signed her letter of intent to play softball at Bellarmine during a ceremony Nov. 17 at Meade County High School, making her the second Lady Waves senior softball player to pick the Knights as their college destination this month. Kayla Padgett, Powers’ future roommate at Bellarmine, also picked to play softball for the Knights on Nov. 16. Powers, who played a huge part in the Lady Waves’ success the past three seasons, said the decision to pick Bellarmine came down to its business program and the familiarity she had with the Knights softball program. “My main concern was my major,” Powers said. “They have a really good business school and I’m hoping to double major in business and accounting. When I went there I really liked the campus and I knew some of the girls on the team. So for me, it was a good all around choice.” The decision to pick Bellarmine added extra excitement for Powers’ mother, Tara Powers. “She will be a third generation person in our family to attend Bellarmine,” Tara Powers said. “Her grandmother went there, her father went to Bellarmine and her sister is also at Bellarmine. We love the school and it’s great to get to see her fulﬁll her dreams of playing a sport in college.” During her time at Meade County, Scarlett Powers also played volleyball and been a pivotal player on the girls’ basketball team, while ﬁlling many roles for the softball program. With her success on the basketball See POWERS, Page B3

Fresh faces look to make impact on Lady Waves season By Justin Ray The News Standard With basketball season right around the corner, Meade County head coach Josh Hurt is prepping and molding a new batch of Lady Waves players for the grueling upcoming season. The Lady Waves will have a new look this season, with fresh faces as they are losing six seniors from last years team. Scarlett Powers is the only returning player with sufﬁcient playing experience from last season17-12 district champion team. “This year is a mystery after losing so much from last year,” Hurt said. “Powers is the only player on our roster who has proven herself

as a varsity commodity.” Though the Lady Waves lack experience heading into the season, it hasn’t dampened the excitement from players or coaches. “I’m excited because it’s going to take a lot of teaching from us,” Hurt said. “This is like a blank chalkboard right here. We hate to lose so many players as we did, but this is a fresh start for us and it’s good to have the leadership we have in Scarlet. For me, it’s more exciting than worrisome.” Losing so many players has led to some very competitive practices this offseason amongst players trying to ﬁnd their role on the team. See FRESH, Page B2

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Megan Aebersold dribbles to the basket eyeing a layup attempt . Aebersold is one of the young Lady Waves players who hope to make an impact this season.

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Fresh From page B1 “This has been by far the most competitive as far as people wanting start, make varsity, or just wanting to get quality minutes,” Hurt said. “I think that’s a good thing for us. This season will be a lot of hit or miss and trial and error. I hope by mid-January we have settled into a rotation.” The success of this year’s Lady Waves team will depend on how well the new players can step up to add help for Powers on the floor. So far during practice, Powers has seen the ability in her younger teammates to step up to the challenge. “I feel like there are a lot of girls here who can do a lot of great things for us this year,” Powers said. As the younger players get accustomed to playing varsity basketball, there could be a few long nights as the team hopes to build towards a successful postseason run. “Being a younger team and playing the tough schedule, we are going to have to be a stronger team not just to be successful, but also to survive at times,” Hurt said. “There will be times we look very

good and times we are going to look like we have never played before just because of so much youth that is going to be on the floor. We will be very Jekyll and Hyde this season.” The Lady Waves are hoping to be a fast paced offensive team this season with the plan of pushing the ball up and down the court. By being a faster team on offense, the team hopes to be able to make quick passes that will lead to open shots for its players. “This year is going to take a lot of extra hard work and dedication from us,” Powers said. “We’re going to try to be more fast paced which will be a good thing because last year other teams would move the ball faster than us.” The coaching staff made a change in its offseason conditioning program, switching the focus from weight lifting to core body training. The staff hopes this will help the players become better conditioned and faster, while also helping them become stronger. “I’ve been very pleased with our productive offseason conditioning,” Hurt said. “We got away from the weight room a little bit and started doing more cross fit training and I’m really pleased with

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how it has worked.” The change to the conditioning program was made by the coaching staff because they were unsatisfied with the Lady Waves’ strength once the teams went up against some of its stronger opponents. “Our goal is to be a state level program and we feel like we’re close to that level, but we thought our team strength was a weakness,” Hurt said. “Every year, our goal needs to be to win district. If we’re playing well we hope to win regions.” The Lady Waves players have noticed the change in their practices since the new offseason training program was implemented this year. “It has been really intense and felt game-like,” senior Kristin Benton said. With Benton and Powers being the only seniors on the roster, both players have taken to their role as being the leaders for this year’s team. “I enjoy it. I like being looked up to and having that kind of role on the team,” Powers said. Behind the leadership of Benton and Powers, the Lady Waves will kickoff the 2010-11 season Nov. 29 against Elizabethtown at Meade County High School.

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Change not always a good thing By Monte Dutton Nascar This Week Just what does Brian France want to change? The NASCAR monarch — after all, stock-car racing has a clearly defined royal family and order of succession: Bill I, Bill II, Brian I — thinks if times are bad, the only possible solution is change. The Internet hasn’t changed as much in the past decade as NASCAR. Why not wait on the fans for once, instead of asking them to adapt? The Chase, which made finishing 12th as important as first (for 26 races), is in its best shape since 2004, when it debuted. Somehow, by the strangest quirk of fate, one race remains and Jimmie Johnson actually doesn’t have it sewn up. Johnson, unbeatable and unloved, thinks winning it this year might actually decrease the number of fans who dislike him. He’s going into the final race without the lead. Could the specter of Johnson the ... underdog ... be raised? “It would probably be received better than the ones in the past, with the runaway show we’ve had in a couple of them,” he said. It’s worth a shot, yes? Lead changes and exciting finishes are up. The flip side, of course, is that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is down. NASCAR changed its grading system and put everyone on a curve

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Jimmie Johnson races around the track during a qualifying lap before one of his recent races. — or maybe all the courses are strictly pass/fail— for 26 races. It made all the cars so close to identical that Johnson himself might not be able to tell a Ford from a Chevy without those handy headlight decals. It revved up the action with rules that make the old “racing back to the caution flag” seem safe. The number of laps aren’t even reliable anymore. Some fans are ticked off. Some are just tired. Maybe change has been transacted at so dizzying a pace that people just can’t keep up. And contradictions flourish. With cars that look just alike, inexplicably, one manufacturer, Chevy, dominates as never before. Exciting races are perceived widely as just

the opposite. “Boring” is just a strange word to be used in relation to what has taken place on the tracks this year, but fans say it every day. Every change is sold as cost-cutting, but none of the teams ever actually save any money because, before they get a chance to do so, more changes emerge from that godforsaken Research and Development Center. Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_ thisweek@yahoo.com.

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Two Lady Wave players practice their offensive and defensive skills during a preseason drill, while teammates watch and wait their turn. The Lady Waves are fine tuning their skills for their first game against Elizabethtown.

MCHS swim team wins Russell Co. meet Savannah Buckey and Ben Bevill celebrated their overall first place finishes for 12th graders. Meade County won the overall points at the Russell County preview finishing first out of 13 teams. Cody Jobe finished first in points among 7th graders. Submitted Photo

In the article “Low Tide” from last week’s issue of The News Standard we wrongly credited Max Cundiff with a fumble during the Meade County playoff football game against Lexington Lafayette. In fact, the fumble occurred when quarterback Thomas Wilson fumbled the handoff intended for Cundiff on the first play of the game for the Greenwave. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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Groove From page B1 and do what we do, it takes lots of practice.” Performing the dance competition routine gives the Lady Waves a chance to show off their full dancing and athletic talent while competing against the other school’s best dancers. “We do a lot in our practice routine,” Lusk said. “It includes flips, advanced floor work and kicks.” Even with winning the regional competition as its main goal for the year, McCombs said being able to perform her dance moves in front of the school is a huge perk of being a member of the Lady Waves dance team. “Dancing in front of school is my favorite part about being on the dance team,” McCombs said. “It’s nerve-wrecking at first being in the spotlight but you get used to it. Being able to dance at games is a lot of fun and isn’t as stressful.” Being a member of the Lady Waves dance team the last three years has given its co-captains a chance

to bond with girls who have the same passion for dance as they do. “I like being on the dance team because I get to be around people who have the same feeling about dancing as I do,” McCombs said. “Its been good for me,” Lusk said. “I’ve had a lot of fun being on the team. I’ve been dancing since I was 3-years-old, so its nice to hang out with people who like it as much as I do.” This year’s team hopes to send its two senior cocaptains and fellow senior Ginger Trice out in style with their fourth straight regional competition wins. Lady Waves Roster Emily McCombs 12th, Ginger Trice 12th, Kristen Lusk 12th, Courtney McGraw 11th, Maddie Redmon 11th , Micaela Miller 11th, Hanna Moore 10th, Kayelyn White 10th, Kianna Hesse 10th, Rachel Harreld 10th, Sara McDonald 10th,Tamara Patty 10th ,Hannah Lee 9th, Kassidy Hall 9th, Kelsie Bewley 9th, Sadie Moore 9th, Tana King 9th,Whitney Hiner 9th.

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Back From page B1 the favor to the teams who pushed them around last year. Being younger last season led to many of the Greenwave opponents being able to push the shorter and weaker Meade County players around the court. Meade County’s inability to play defense last season lead to quite a few long nights for head coach Jerry Garris. This season, Garris believes his team is primed to turn the corner and get back to being the hard nosed defensive team Meade County has produced in past years. “We really lacked on defense last year because we didn’t guard anybody,” Coach Garris said. “We’ve had some good defensive teams in the past because we could rebound and last year we would just get pushed around. You limit teams to one shot and you’re going to be successful and we didn’t do that. We just got whipped on the boards. Some teams would just shoot it until it went in.” Though the Greenwave players wants to forget about their struggles from last season they also haven’t forgotten about what was the cause of many of its problems: defense and rebounding. “Defense and rebounding will be the keys for us this

Powers From page B1 court as well as the softball field, Scarlett had two tough decisions to make for college: where to attend and what sport to play. “I considered going to Transylvania to play basketball, but Bellarmine had my major and their business school is so good it was hard to turn down,” Scarlet Powers said. “It was hard picking one because they are both the loves of my life. It just came down to my education first and Bellarmine was the better selection.” With her daughter considering all of her different college options Tara Powers

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season,” junior Chase Garris said. “We’ve got to improve on those two things. We’ve got it written on our shorts.” Though the team has returning experience on the perimeter with junior guards Chase Garris, Bo Wilson and Cheaney Schwartz and sophomore Bryce Garris, the Greenwave will start the season with its MVP from last season and inside presence junior forward Thomas Wilson on the bench. Thomas Wilson will be sidelined for the first part of the season because of an ankle injury he suffered playing for the Meade County football team. The health of Thomas Wilson could play a major role in how successful this season turns out for the Greenwave due to Thomas Wilson being one of its best inside players on a roster short on height. “It’s going to have to be by committee, it could be one of three kids,” Jerry Garris said of who would be looked upon to replace Thomas Wilson’s productivity. “Wes Dowell, Stephen Compton, and Connor Williams are our biggest kids who could replace Thomas. Travis Jenkins is a freshman that could, but I don’t think he is ready yet. But, he’s going to get a chance.” The loss of Thomas Wilson might add some extra obstacles until his return, but could also add extra needed depth underneath the basket for the Greenwave down the stretch of

the season. “Some nights it might be one of them, some nights it might be by committee,” Jerry Garris said. “This could help us at the end of the season having more for those guys.” With a guard orientated team, Meade County will switch its philosophy on offense to a fast paced rapid shooting team to try to play to its strengthens. “We’re going to fire it up there as quick as we can and get a shot,” Jerry Garris said. “We haven’t wasted much time shooting it. When I was younger, I was just the opposite. I wanted to pass, pass, pass until you get a shot. But now, I think if you pass, pass, pass you’re going to turn it over. To me, any shot is better than no shot. I would assume to just chuck it up there and we’re going to chuck it up there quite a bit.” The News Standard/Justin Ray Heading into the season, it Bryce Garris attempts to pass away from an oncoming double team by the two defenders. seems the returning players have bought into the team’s new offensive approach and with 12.2 points a game, production and experience The Greenwave players getting back to being a hard- said this year ’s team, has players from last season, believe they’re putting in the nosed defensive team. the potential to overcome Jerry Garris knows it’s time hard work that will hopefully “Offensively, we’re doing its lack of height and be a this season for his team to lead to them being on the wina lot more pushing it up and strong defensive team as translate those experiences ning side of the scoreboard down the court and just try- long as the players by into into more wins. this winter. ing to get it out of the rim playing defense as a team. “Four of our juniors start“We’re forgetting about and getting it up the court,” “We have to talk, commu- ed at some point last year last year, putting it in the past Bo Wilson said. “On defense, nicate, call-out ball screens, and Bryce played every and going on with this season with us not being very big, rotate over and help out, game as a freshman, so we with one main goal of winwe’re going to have to pres- especially on the inside have everybody back but ning,” Bryce Garris said. “We sure the ball. We are getting because we’re so small,” we’ve got to do something just need to win, yeah, just back to being a scrappy de- Schwartz said. “We’ve al- with it,” Jerry Garris said. win more games.” fensive team because that’s ready gotten better with our “We’ve taken our lumps The Greenwave opens about our only option.” help defense.” with them and now its time the season against Daviess Schwartz, who was last With the Greenwave re- for us to step up a notch to County at 8 p.m. on Nov. 30 at season’s leading scorer turning almost all of its the next level.” Meade County High School.

was hoping she wouldn’t pick a school too far away from Meade County. “There were several offers out there and as a parent I was hoping she would go somewhere close, so this makes it great,” Tara said. “She has sisters at Bellarmine and Louisville and we will be able to watch her games.” Being a part-time starter since her freshmen year and playing multiple positions for the Lady Waves, Scarlett is looking forward to making a name for herself in the Knights softball program during her four years. “At Bellarmine, I think it will just depend on how I work in practice and proving myself,” Scarlett said.

“I hope to prove myself and get some playing time when I get there.” Meade County head coach Mike Harreld believes the versatility Scarlett brings to the diamond will play huge dividends for her softball career at Bellarmine. “She has done a lot of different things for us during her time here,” Harreld said. “She is one of our top hitters, she has played first base, third base and catcher, and done a great job in all three. She has been a great asset to our team.” The relationship the Powers had with Knights head coach Renee’ Hicks, a former Meade County resident, played a role in Scar-

lett choosing to play softball at Bellarmine. “We’ve known Renee’ for years and she has been really good about getting me scholarship money,” Scarlett said. With Scarlett giving up basketball after her senior season, Tara said it would give her family some unusual down time from sporting events when softball isn’t in season. “She has played three sports here (basketball, softball and volleyball) and played year round,” Tara said. “It’s going to be strange because we wont know what to do not traveling all the time with different sports. For us it has become a way of life.”

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6 pm - Town Hall Meeting & free Chili Supper - Vine Grove Comm. Ctr 6 - 6:30 pm - “Testify” will perform 6:30 pm - Auction for the Christmas for the Children program

Friday, December 3

5 - 7 pm Local businesses will have Open House downtown 5 - 7 pm Santa & Mrs. Claus - Jenny’s Park to hear children’s requests 5 - 7 pm Horse-drawn carriage rides available Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust 6:15 pm Our community will come together for a candle lighting ceremony. The City will provide complimentary marshmallows for roasting and apple cider. We will end the evening with a Community Christmas Sing-a-Long

Saturday, December 4 All Activities held at the Brown St. School behind Vine Grove City Hall

8:00 am - Mrs. Claus arrives

8 - 10 am - Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Cafeteria - Hosted by the Vine Grove Woman’s Club - Adults $5.00 - Kids 10 and under $3.00 8 - 10:30 am - Pictures with Mrs. Claus Provided by the Vine Grove Chamber of Commerce 9:30 am - Santa arrives by Fire Truck 9 am - 4 pm- Art and Craft Vendors 10 am - 2 pm - Musical Entertainment in the gym

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From LEFT TO RIGHT: Meade County softball head coach Mike Harreld, Scarlett Powers, father Martin Powers and mother Tara Powers gather at Scarlett signs her letter of intent to play softball at Bellarmine University.

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Lunar Calendar Friday

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Darker shades of gray indicate the best fishing or hunting potential based on the phase of the moon. = New Moon

= Full Moon

Duck season looks plentiful for hunters after recent rains FRANKFORT — The brown and brittle grass and the cracked scorched earth across Kentucky left by this year ’s drought eased somewhat with the recent rains. If the rain continues heading into opening day for duck and Canada goose seasons, Kentucky waterfowl hunting should be productive. The season for Canada goose, white-fronted goose and brant opens Nov. 23 (Canada goose season in the Northeastern Goose Zone opens Dec. 25) while duck season opens statewide Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving Day). “There is still a lot of hope for this season, despite the drought,” Rocky Pritchert, migratory bird coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, said. “We have high expectations and wouldn’t be surprised if we have a really good waterfowl sea-

ably good about conditions later this year when we get the fall rains.” States to the north of Kentucky report good duck numbers. “In northern Illinois, duck movement is increasing,” Robert Colvis, area manager at Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ballard County, near where the Ohio and

Mississippi rivers meet, said. “We are a little short on water out here, but the ducks are using what water we have.” Colvis reports good numbers of gadwalls, northern pintails, shovelers and mallards using the area. “The rain will help,” Colvis said. “If we can pump water for a week and a half or so, we’ll be at full pool. We had about 12,000 ducks on the area last weekend.” Nationwide, duck numbers remain about the same as last year. Figures released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reveal a total national duck population of about 41 million birds. Mallard ducks are the biggest population, with well over 8 million birds. Bluewinged teal are the second largest population of ducks with slightly over 6 million birds while roughly 4 million northern shovelers make up the third largest

duck population. Duck populations, except northern pintail and scaup, are up double digit percentages from the long-term average. Greenwinged teal populations are 78 percent while northern shovelers are up 76 percent. The population of gadwall is now 67 percent higher than the long-term average and redheads increased 63 percent. “The wetlands to the north of us were in good shape this year,” Pritchert said. “They had good breeding and brood rearing conditions.” The first segment of statewide duck season opens Nov. 25 and closes Nov. 28. The season opens again on Dec. 6, 2010, and closes Jan. 30, 2011. Canada goose, white-fronted goose and brant season opens Nov. 23, 2010, and closes Jan. 30, 2011, except in the Northeastern Goose Zone. This zone, com-

prised of the counties surrounding Cave Run Lake, opens to hunting Dec. 25, 2010, and closes Jan. 2, 2011. The second segment of goose season in the Northeastern Goose Zone runs from Jan. 19-31, 2011. Hunters no longer need a special permit for goose hunting in the Northeastern Goose Zone. Hunters must possess a valid Kentucky hunting license, Kentucky waterfowl permit and a Federal waterfowl permit, commonly called a duck stamp, before hunting waterfowl. For more information about waterfowl hunting, pick up a copy of the 2010-2011 Kentucky Hunting Guide for Waterfowl, available free wherever hunting licenses are sold. A free copy also is available by calling 800-8581549. The guide is available in print form on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Web site at fw.ky.gov.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Three historic homes that are part of the Kentucky State Parks will have special holiday tours in November and December. My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown will hold its annual Candlelight Tour on Nov. 26-27, Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hot cider and cake will be served. Holly, pine and fruit garlands, magnolia, and the glow of candlelight adorn the mansion in splendid 1800’s fashion. Elaborate period holiday costumes, music and traditional refreshments make your visit even more memorable. Admission is $5.50 for adults; $5 for seniors; $3.50

for children ages 6-12; and children under 6 are admitted free. Group rates are available. Call 800-323-7803. My Old Kentucky Home is also offering Children’s Holiday Storytime Reading in the grand home’s nursery on Friday and Saturday Nov. 26 and 27; and Saturday, Dec. 18. Event times are 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The fee is $10 per child and includes a coloring book, treat and home tour with an accompanying adult. On Dec. 11, My Old Kentucky Home will be one of eight homes on the Christmas Home Tours in Bardstown. From 2-9 p.m. that day, the home will be hosting authors Jon Carloftis, Kim

Huston and Sharon Thompson; artists Bonnie Drake and Dale Reinscheld; jeweler Alycea of Simply Silver Jewelry; and vendor Caught Ya Lookin. Visit the park’s unique gift shop during your stay. Christmas Home Tours are $15 and can be purchased through the Bardstown Tourist Commission. Call 502-3484877 or 800-638-4877. White Hall State Historic Site near Richmond will hold its Victorian Christmas tours Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. Decorated trees with lights, blown glass ornaments, seasonal cards and even commercialism all became popularized when Queen Victoria reigned over Great Britain, known as the Victorian

Era. Visit White Hall for the splendor of the holiday season and a glimpse of the past. Walk-thru evening tours plus light refreshments will be from 6-8 p.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Adult tickets are $6 and children ages 6 -12 are $3. Adult group rates are available for 10 or more. For more information, call 859-623-9178. Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington will have its traditional candlelight tour of the mansion on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12, from 6-9 p.m. Waveland is located at 225 Waveland Museum Lane, in Lexington. For more information, call 859-272-3611.

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Kentucky duck hunters across the state are expecting a good duck season as waterfowl should be bountiful. son this year.” A lot of waterfowl food in moist areas awaits rain. “On the plus side, it’s dry in the moist soil areas and basins,” Pritchert explained. “When we get some water in there, there’s ample food waiting for waterfowl. We had a pretty good crop of moist soil plants. I feel reason-

Youth shoots 10 point buck

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Jackie Richardson, 9, son of Jack and Michelle Richardson, bagged his first deer Nov. 15, 2010, on their family farm. The 10 point buck measured 16 inches wide and field dressed at 165 pounds. Jackie appreciates “Stick” at Buffalo Spring Outfitters, Savage Firearms, Bushnell Optics, Knight and Hale game calls and the crew at Buffalo Spring Construction for graciously taking off early to allow him to make this happen.

Local teen bags bick buck on family farm in Battletown

Holiday tours at three state park historic homes

MEADE COUNTY SCHOOL MENUS November 29 - December 3

Primary & Elementary

Breakfast All breakfast comes with Milk Choice

Lunch All lunch comes with choice of 1/2 pint drink

Stuart Pepper Middle

Breakfast All breakfast comes with Milk Choice

Lunch All lunch comes with choice of 1/2 pint drink

Meade County High

Breakfast All breakfast comes with Milk Choice

Lunch All lunch comes with choice of 1/2 pint drink

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Keston Gagel, 14, poses with his deer he shot on his family farm while hunting with his uncle, Gerard Matthews.

Week 2

MONDAY Choose One: Pancake on a Stick Cereal & Toast Choose One: Chilled Juice Fresh Fruit

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Choose One: Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza or Burrito Choose Two: Corn - Tossed Salad Fresh Pears Mandarin Oranges In Addition: Vanilla Pudding

Choose One: Popcorn Chicken Spaghetti Choose Two: Glazed Carrots Steamed Broccoli w/ Cheese - Grapes Pineapple In Addition: Hot Buttered Texas Toast

Choose One: Hamburger or Cheeseburger or PB & J Uncrustable w/Mozzarella String Cheese Choose Two: Oven Baked Fries Lettuce, Tomato & Pickle Fresh Apple - Peaches

Choose One: Taco Salad or Oven Fried Chicken Choose Two: Baked Beans Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese Cup Fresh Orange Mixed Fruit In Addition: Sugar Cookie

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Choose One Box Meal Grilled Garden Chicken Salad or Yogurt Box w/ choice of fruit & veggie; or Main Line Entree Choice w/2 Sides: Corn Dog or Ham or Turkey Sub Sandwich Meal Choose Two: Oven Baked Fries - Fresh Mixed Veggies w/Dip - Applesauce - Fresh Orange In Addition: Mac & Cheese

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Flashback

By Mick Harper

1. Who sang lead on the Beach Boys’ “Barbara Ann”? 2. Name the Crispian St. Peters hit of 1966. 3. Which 1970s group was known for its use of cellos and violins? 4. What was the year of the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction? Who was the first inductee? 5. Who is Hugh Anthony Cregg III? (Hint: He started his band in 1980.) 6. Name the British band that released “You Really Got Me” and “Tired of Waiting for You” in the mid-1960s. Answers 1. It wasn’t one of the Beach Boys. Dean Torrence, formerly of the duo Jan and Dean, happened by the studio and sang the lead. 2. “The Pied Piper.” The song rose to No. 4 on the U.S. charts. 3. Electric Light Orchestra. ELO still tours in the U.K. 4. 1986. Of the 15 performers inducted that year at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, Chuck Berry was the first. 5. Huey Lewis, at one time spelled Hughie Louis. His band, known to fans as HLN, still tours. 6. The Kinks. Both songs rose to the top of the U.K. charts. The group had five top-10 singles in the U.S., but never a No. 1 hit.

Trivia Test

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for the patella? 2. MOVIES: For which film did Sally Field win an Oscar as best actress in 1984? 3. SCIENCE: What basic unit is used to measure the flow of electrical current? 4. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Roman goddess of youth? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of water lies east of Athens, Greece? 6. THEATER: Who composed the operas “Madame Butterfly” and “Tosca”? 7. TELEVISION: What was the name of the patriarch in the family saga “Bonanza”? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is the gemstone called the peridot? 9. MUSIC: Which singer/songwriter wrote and performed the song “Dear Abby”? 10. LITERATURE: Who authored the King Arthur legend poems called “Idylls of the King”? Answers 1. Kneecap 2. “Places in the Heart” 3. Ampere 4. Juventas 5. Aegean Sea 6. Puccini

7. Ben Cartwright 8. Green, ranging from yellow-green to olive green 9. John Prine 10. Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Paws Corner By Sam Mazzotta Think Twice Before Adopting a Pet

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Thank you for printing Dori’s view on pet adoption in your column. I have been in the animal rescue business for many years and have 10 “unadoptables” (now quite senior and living the life of Riley). Dori is so right, and I applaud her for her ability to state her position so clearly. I hope many of your readers got it. I have the results of poor choices -- lucky for me because they are so dear, but they had to go through so much, which is very sad. — Pam Y., Lewiston, Calif. DEAR PAM: Pam, thank you for the update and for taking in the “unadoptables” — pets that, in many cases, have behavioral or health issues that their former owners couldn’t deal with. People who are interested in purchasing or adopting a pet must do their homework before making the leap, especially if they have no prior experience. It’s not enough just to read up on the breed of dog or cat you’re interested in, their traits and behavior (although this also is a must). You have to take into account the impact on your lifestyle and your bank account. Pet care costs money, so you must be prepared for routine veterinary examinations — typically annual — and regular vaccinations, at least one of which, rabies, is required by law in most cities and states. And you must have the ability to pay for unexpected illnesses. Caring for a pet takes time. A pet becomes part of the family — so much so that pets who are abandoned often suffer irreversible emotional damage. Are you ready to take your dog out at 6 a.m., potty train him and spend an hour each day teaching or reinforcing basic obedience skills? Can you handle a cat that yowls late at night, or has soiling issues outside the litter box? You may not know how to handle everything that comes up, but you must be prepared before getting a pet to take time out and learn to really care for that pet.

Looking for more pet advice and information? Check out pawscorner.com online! Send your pet questions to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. 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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Celebrity Extra By Cindy Elavsky Q: One of my all-time favorite actresses is the beautiful and talented Jacqueline Bisset. What is she up to lately, and what can I see her in next? — Paula F., Tulsa, Okla. A: You can catch the international superstar, who turned 66 in September, in the Hallmark Channel’s “An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” which premieres on Saturday, Dec. 11. It is the sequel to Hallmark’s highest-rated film of 2008, “An Old-FashJacqueline Bisset ioned Thanksgiving,” an original movie based on a short story by famed American novelist Louisa May Alcott. In this sequel, Jacqueline reprises her role as Isabella Crawford, a wealthy philanthropist traveling the world with her granddaughter, Tilly. Of revisiting the role in the new movie, Jacqueline told me: “It’s a journey. My controlling character is having difficulty keeping Tilly in line for what I think is best for her. Isabella has good instincts about her granddaughter, but she is controlling and interfering, and she feels that is her responsibility. We are very close, but she also has seen the other side of me, which can be very suffocating. Life is complicated; relationships are complicated.” Q: I know that “Friday Night Lights” started on DirecTV in October, and I wondered if there are plans to bring it back to NBC again in the new year, as in years past? — Eva, via e-mail A: NBC will indeed be airing the fifth and final season in 2011, after the show ends on DirecTV’s The 101 Network, as per its agreement with DirecTV. However, an exact date has not been announced as of this writing. In the meantime, you can reacquaint yourself with the show on NBC’s website, which is streaming season-four episodes online until June 2011. Q: The summer series “The Glades” on A&E was a great show with good plots and characters. Will this show be returning anytime soon? — Barbara E., via e-mail A: “The Glades,” the first season of which premiered on July 11 and ended on Oct. 3, drew record ratings for A&E in the range of 3.6 million viewers, making it the most watched original drama series in the network’s history. As of the now the date is still unknown, but the show has been renewed for a second season. Q: I could not agree more with your statement that the networks don’t give new shows a chance. I was furious when Fox canceled “Lone Star” after only two episodes. It was different, well-written and had great actors. Instead, we end up with more of the same, lame shows. — Donna W., via e-mail A: I know, Donna, I know. If our squeaky wheel is loud enough, maybe the networks will listen. These days it seems a safer bet to take a chance on a cable network’s new show — e.g., the aforementioned “The Glades” — as cable networks tend to nurture their new shows, not cut and run at the first sign of trouble like network TV. 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: The courtroom was shocked by the verdict in David’s murder trial. Angie wondered how Jesse found out the sex of their baby before she did. Griffin showed up looking for Zach. Liza announced that she would continue to do her job no matter what. Kendall lashed out at Greenlee despite her apologies. Krystal showed that she was a good friend. Wait to See: Liza warned Jackson that he’ll never be able to Brittany Underwood stars as practice law again. THE BOLD AND THE “Langston” on “One Life to Live” BEAUTIFUL: Amber detained Liam from the party. Meanwhile, Oliver and Hope began kissing after she was “stood up” by Liam. Jackie asked Nick to give her back the company so she could restore its reputation. Bill advised Liam that he should break up with Hope for cheating on him. Brooke asked Stephanie to support Thomas’ new fashion line. Amber asked Oliver if they could be friends with benefits. Wait to See: Whip overhears a conversation between Ridge and Taylor. DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Maggie was rescued from the sarcophagus and was expected to make a full recovery. Hope was put in solitary confinement after sending Jennifer a text message. Vivian vowed revenge against everyone involved in her “burial.” A delirious Melanie and Nathan confessed their true feelings for one another. Sami didn’t turn over her children to EJ as planned. Will and Gabi grew closer during all the turmoil involving their families. Wait to See: Philip is forced to make a confession. GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Brenda got caught up in the past and shared a passionate kiss. Lisa was merely given probation for her crimes against Robin. Dante and Lulu shared a romantic evening together. Maxie gave Matt a piece of her mind for doubting her story. Johnny was the only one who knew the truth about Lisa. Claire asked to join Diane’s firm as a defense attorney. The Quartermaines and the Spencers shared an Italian Thanksgiving. Wait to See: Sonny and Brenda go on a date. ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Clint doctored the paternity test to make it appear that Charlie was Rex’s father. Jessica told Ford that he was the father of her baby, not Brody. Marty intercepted Natalie’s DNA results before she could see them. Echo showed up on Viki’s doorstep with nowhere to live. Langston warned Ford that she was practicing abstinence. Echo bonded with Shane but didn’t approve of Gigi. Joey arrived in Llanview while Kelly searched for him in London. Wait to See: Clint gives Eddie a gun. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Victor set his sights on both Adam and Jack in his quest for revenge. Blood was found in Skye’s hotel room, and she was nowhere to be found. Chloe was jealous of the connection between Ronan and Heather. Abby realized that she could never trust Victor after what he did to Jack. Victoria arranged for Billy’s daughter to spend Thanksgiving with them. Adam followed Sharon to New Orleans. Wait to See: Lauren breaks down in front of Jill. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

FUN & GAMES

Friday, November 26, 2010

ACROSS 1 Resistance unit 4 Low range 8 Terrible guy? 12 Pair with an air 13 Met melody 14 Mature 15 Freddy’s street 16 Sample of signage 18 Impudent 20 Heavy weight 21 Greek peak 24 London newspaper 28 Montana city 32 Bear lair 33 Yoko 34 Frat party garb

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Strange but True By Samantha Weaver

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Feminine principle Garbage barge Wallet Red River capital - out (supplemented) Eggs Leaves at the library? Kid’s pop “The 7 Faces of Dr. -” Garfield’s pal Hindu princess Doctrine Enter Related Spell-down

DOWN 1 Poetic tributes 2 Luau entertainment 3 Mid-May honorees 4 Watch Junior 5 “Entourage” character 6 Part of RSVP 7 Sodium chloride 8 Kinda funny 9 By way of 10 Spring mo. 11 Homer’s neighbor 17 Automaton, for short 19 Scale member 22 Uppity one 23 One majoring in farming 25 BLT enhancer 26 Satan’s specialty

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Transmit “Poppycock!” Bygone Peruvian Crazy sort Polio vaccine discoverer Ignored the alarm Fleecy HHS division Wall climber Taj Mahal city Smooth-talking Facility A few Cranberry territory Altar affirmative Roman 52 Acorn creator Blackbird

Last Week’s Solutions

• Those who study such things say that 1 percent of the world’s lizard species have no males. The females reproduce by parthenogenesis, which produces offspring that are clones of their mothers. • Amazon’s Kindle, Barnes and Noble’s Nook, Sony’s eReader — it seems that everywhere you look these days people are reading onscreen. You may not realize, however, just how long digital books have been around. The first e-book was manually typed into a computer way back in 1971, when Michael S. Hart, the founder of Project Gutenberg, chose the Declaration of Independence to be the first literature so digitized. • A woman in Tennessee was once arrested for biking while intoxicated — and she was on a stationary bike at the gym at the time. • According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, if you’re like the average American, you drink 22.7 gallons of coffee every year. The surprising thing about that statistic isn’t how much it is, though — it’s how little. It seems that in the 1940s, Americans were drinking twice that amount of java. • If you look at the innards of a Boeing 747 airplane, you’ll find a whopping 171 miles of wiring. • Thought for the Day: “Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.” — Laurens Van der Post (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

Horoscopes ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel that you have all the answers right now. But it might be wise to listen to other ideas before you decide to close the lid on other possibilities. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Bovines give and expect loyalty, so it might not be easy to reconcile with someone you feel let you down. Why not ask a neutral party to set up a clear-the-air meeting? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Anticipating the holidays with family and friends fuels your must-do Gemini energies. But try to pace yourself so you’ll be up for whatever comes along later. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) More background information might come through regarding a decision you expect to make. Be sure to check the source carefully before you move. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The strong, nurturing nature of the Lion comes through this week as you reach out to family and friends in need of your warm and loving support. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship that has almost totally unraveled could be close to being restored with more effort on your part to be more patient and less judgmental. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your sense of fair play is strong this week, which can cause a problem with a longtime relationship. But in the end, you’ll know what decision to make. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might not know all the facts behind an unwelcome development, so keep that Scorpion temper in check and resist lashing out at anyone. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to reinforce relationships — family, friends, colleagues — that might have been overlooked in recent years. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family situations continue to thrive. Business associations also improve. Some holiday plans might have to be shifted a bit. Be flexible. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid any influence of negative energy in this week’s aspect by not allowing small problems to grow into large ones. Work them out immediately. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need advice on how to deal with a challenge to his or her moral values. And who better than you to give the honest answer? Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sense of adventure that inspires others to follow your lead.

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Business Opportunities INVESTORS! Nice 12 Apartment Complexes formerly Dan Dee Motel “Occupied!” in Greenville, Kentucky. Furnishings & appliances included with additional 5.25 commercial acres. $399,900. Darrell 270-903-5518, Tony Clark Realtors.

Child Care State Certiﬁed Home Daycare has before and after school openings. Tracy Keller, 6095 Old State Road, Guston, KY 40142. (270)422-2717

Education Childbirth Education Classes are offered at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Ind. Free if delivering at HCH, $20 if delivering at another facility. Call 812-738-7830 ext. 2012 for information and registration. The EMS Training Center at 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, Ind. offers Healthcare Provider CPR and CPR Renewal classes monthly. Please call 812-738-7871 for more information. Free English Classes – Call 270-422-5884. U.S. Citizenship and social security number not required. Meade County Adult Education Center. Ask for Dianne or Melissa for information on class dates and times.

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• Very Competitive Pricing • Structural Repair • Trusses Repaired • Many Styles & Colors Available • Clean & Quality Roofing • Tear-Off & Replacement • Storm & Wind Damage • Rotten Wood Replacement • Magnetic Yard Sweeping • Offering Senior Discounts • 24 Hour Leak & Damage Repair

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Get your adopted pets spayed or neutered! Pets adopted from the Meade County Animal Shelter can be spayed or neutered for free from PINS (Pets in Need Society). www. petsinneedsociety.org or call 270-422-3838.

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For Sale - Shih Tzu puppies. One week old. Will be ready for Christmas! They are full blooded but not registered. Only $200 each. 270-8282197 or 270-668-2170.

Wright’s ConstruCtion

1988 T-Bird Turbo Coupe. Good shape, runs, 4cyl, 5 speed, leather, sunroof. Power seats and windows. Own a piece of NASCAR history. $3,500. Call 270547-8514 1951 MG-TD – Attention Collectors. Original, ﬁrst year imported to U.S. Engine has been rebuilt, new crank. Seven qt. oil pan. Good shape. $15,000. Call 270-547-8514

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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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Sale! CDL Training starting at $1995! WIA approved. Job placement assistance. Tuition reimbursement available. Accredited BBB Delta Career Academy Mt. Sterling, KY 859-498-9988, 800-883-0171.

For Sale FOR SALE: Locust Posts, McClean County. 270-3162728 GOLF CART – 2000 model, EZ Go, box bed, newly rebuilt motor (gas), windshield, top, camo cover. $2,800. 5474567 or 668-7376

Free Meade County General Baptist Church has free food, clothing, etc. for anyone in need. Mission House (behind church). Hours – Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. – For more information, please call 270-422-7060 or 422-3760.

Help Wanted Wright’s Construction is now hiring experienced roofers and laborers. For more information call 828-5206 Home-Based Internet Business: $500- $1000/ month part-time. $2,000$5,000/ month full-time possible. Flexible hours. Training provided. FREE details. www.k348.com Nurse Assistant Needed! Learn on the job. No exp. OK. Must be HS Grad. Great pay & beneﬁts while you train. 30 days vacation/ yr. Money for school. Call 1-800-2821384, 7am-5:30pm, Mon-Fri. Travel, Work, Party, Play! Now hiring 18-24 guys/ gals to travel w/ fun young biz group. NY, LA, Miami. 2 wk PAID Training. Hotel and transportation provided. Return guaranteed. Call today/ start today 1-800245-1892

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Lost LOST DOG!! On November 19th at around 2:30 p.m. a small part Chihuahua dog was accidentally placed in the wrong white pick-up truck with a silver toolbox in the back. The truck was parked in the parking lot of the Elizabethtown Barnes and Noble bookstore. The dog is part long-haired Chihuahua with ﬂoppy ears and is black in color with white on her neck, chest and face and brown on her face. Her name is Rolly Polly and she is a year old and pregnant. If you have this dog or know any information please call Misty at 270-9801044 or 270-547-0880 or 270-547-3730. God bless.

Notice All ofﬁces of the Meade County Courthouse will be closed November 25-27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen November 29, 2010. The Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry is a local non-proﬁt agency in this county established by the Meade County Ministerial Association serving families in need. We provide food and clothing at no cost, to families who meet the income guidelines. All clothing and household items are donated and what we do not give away, we sell at a greatly reduced price to pay our expenses and keep the food pantry stocked and ready to help with our benevolence requests. We also do screening applications for the local Lion’s Club for eye exams and glasses. We have been tasked with the Angel Tree again this year. We will be placing angel trees in different churches and businesses. Last year we had over 600 angels and anticipate we will have that many or more this year. We do not want any child to go thru Christmas without a gift. You can help my making a tax-exempt donation toward this project or the food pantry for a holiday dinner. We also have a benevolence fund and a building fund you can contribute to. Would you please consider making an end of year donation? It would be greatly appreciated by the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry and the families we assist. 270-422-2010 Pet Adoptions will take place at Orscheln Farm and Home in Radcliff, Ky. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are thinking of volunteering, stop by and see how you can help or PINS at 270-422-3838. Get all your local news delivered to you TODAY from The News Standard! Call 270-422-4542. Report suspected illegal activity in your neighborhood by calling the Meade County Sheriff’s Department anonymous tip line at 270-422-4673 or email drugtips@bbtel.com.

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The News Standard will be closed Nov 25th & 26th for Thanksgiving

The Meade County Animal Shelter is always in need of bleach, pine cleaner, and paper towels. Monetary donations will also be accepted.

Call Marci Today!

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All ofﬁces of the Meade County Courthouse will be closed Nov 25-27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will re-open November 29, 2010.

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Notice

Notice of Public Hearing For Meade County RECC Case No. 2010-00222 Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:011, Section 8(5), notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held on December 10, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time, at the offices of the Kentucky Public Service Commission at 211 Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, for the purpose of cross examination of witnesses of Meade County RECC.

Burns E. Mercer, President / CEO Meade County RECC

P. O. Box 489 1351 Hwy 79 Brandenburg, KY 40108

PUBLIC NOTICE As we have finally received “beneficial” rainfall, the burn ban will be lifted effective November 17, 2010. Thanks to the citizens of Meade County for their patience and for abiding by the burn ban. Please note, however, there is still a Division of Forestry burn ban in effect. Contact Meade County Judge/ Executive Harry Craycroft’s office at 270-422-3967 for more information.

It has come to our attention that there may be a “Publisher’s Clearing House” scam targeted to at least one local citizen in the Meade County area. Please be aware of possible phone scams and NEVER give out personal information to an untrustworthy source. Veterans Voices of Kentuckiana Mental Health Consumer Council

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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!

Call 270-945-1146 for more information

If you are interested in participating in the MH Consumer Council as a council member, please call 270-945-1146 or E-mail veteransvoicesofkentuckiana@yahoo.com

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Contact your local support group if you have a drinking or drug problem. *** We have support groups listed in our Classiﬁed section.***

MARKETPLACE

Friday, November 26, 2010

I hope you enjoy these poems written by my third grade class at Brandenburg Primary School. They answer the question “What I’m Thankful For?”

Real Estate OHIO COUNTY HUNTER’S PARADISE! 153 ACRES Road Frontage Hwy. 62, 5mi. West Beaver Dam. Woods, 12 acre lake, & Wet Lands. Tillable. $280,000. Darrell 270-9035518, Tony Clark Realtors.

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Nice 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide on 1 acre in Ryan’s Crest, Garfield, Breckinridge Co. $47,900. $2,900 down, $498 per month 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com

mwlandforsale.com 112 Acres in Breckinridge Co. Good deer and turkey hunting. May divide. 1 Acre near Fort Knox. Water, septic, electric. Only $25,800 15 Acres near Irvington. Pasture-woods, septic, electric. 115 Acres near Caneyville. May divide. Good deer & turkey hunting. Open woods, 2 ponds, cabin, barn, running creek. Nice home site. Only $2,000 per acre. Must see to appreciate! 1-2 Acre tracts near Vine Grove. OK for single or double wide homes 15 Acres pasture and woods. Septic, electric. Near Webster in Breckinridge Co. Owner financing 1 Acre to 1.7 Acre tracts near Brandenburg, KY. Restricted to houses only. City water, electric, paved road.

Call MW at 270-668-4035

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2 acre open level tracts. Woods in back, county water and electric. Off HWY 86, Breckinridge Co. Starting at $14,900. $900 down, $155 per month 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com

Nice 3 BR, 2 bath brick home. Black top drive, nice shaded yard, very private. Off Forrest Hills and HWY 60. Meade Co. $118,000. Financing available with a large down payment 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com

Thanksgiving is an exciting football game Where everyone gets tackled With thoughtfulness and love.

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English Estates is located ........................ 1.5 mile West of Brandenburg By Pass Indian Oaks is located .............................. 2.5 miles South of Brandenburg By Pass Meade Springs is located ......................... 1 mile South of Brandenburg By Pass Hardesty Raymond Rd is located ........... between Payneville and Webster, Ky.

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Drivers- Flatbed OWNER OPERATORS Up to $1000 SignOn Bonus. Earn $1.85/ mi or more! No age restriction on tractors/ Trailers. CRST Malone 877-277-8756 www. JoinMalone.com

Sports / Sporting Goods Gun Show: Nov. 26-28. Fri. 12-6, Sat. 9-5, & Sun. 9-4. Lexington Heritage Hall (430 W Vine St.) Buy, Sell, Trade. Info: (563)927-8176. Play Where the Hooter’s Tour plays. Cherry Blossom Golf Course in Georgetown, rated the number one public course in Kentucky. Call 502-570-9849 for tee times.

Truckers Help Wanted Big G Express Inc, Opening New Facility in Clarksville Area. We will be hiring 20 OTR drivers to be domiciled out of our facility on Clark Blvd just off I-65. Req. are: 1yr, Good MVR, Must live within 50 mi radius of Louisville/Jeffersonville. Call 800-684-9140 x2, or see us online at www.biggexpress. com or email terrconquest@biggexpress.com ACT NOW! DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED for TMC and WERNER. No Experience needed. Train in 16 days at Truck America Training. 1st yr. Avg. income $38,000. Tuition Financing Available (502)955-6388 or (866)244-3644

Written by Mrs. Rikki Hanger

Thanksgiving is a pleasant day Spending time at my mamaw’s and papaw’s house Where family and friends gather. Thanksgiving is a special moment Frozen in time With happiness and a full belly.

Drivers- FOOD TANKER DRIVERS NEEDED! OTR positions available NOW! CDL-A w/ Tanker Req’d. Outstanding Pay & Benefits! Call a recruiter TODAY! 877-882-6537 www. oakleytransport.com Drivers- Regional Van Drivers. 35-37 cpm based on experience. BCBS Benefits Package. Home EVERY week. CDL-A with 1 year experience required. Call 888-362-8608, or apply at www.averittcareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. Flatbed Drivers Needed! Home Every Week! *CSA Ready! *Average weekly Pay $1,000+ *Paid vacation and holidays. CDL-A with 1 year T/T experience. 1-888-WORK-4-US www.averittcareers.com EOE. Hiring CDL-A Solo Drivers & Teams for OTR! Plenty of Miles + Hometime! Min age 23 w/ 24 mons exp. Apply @ www. summitt.com or 1-866-333-5333 Hornady Transportation. Miles Money & Home Time! Start up to .42 cpm. Sign-On Bonus available. Great Benefits!! Great Hometime!! OTR experience Req’d. No felonies Lease purchase available. 800-441-4271 xKY-100

Written by Adam Walsh

Thanksgiving is a delicious apple pie The steamy ﬂavor comes out and it smells heavenly It smells so good you want to eat it right now. Thanksgiving is a yummy turkey Hot and juicy and full of ﬂavor You just want to gobble it up.

Written by Nicholas Lancaster

Thanksgiving is a bowl of fruit loops Poured all together To make a day of fun. Thanksgiving is families coming together To make a house full of people laughing and talking That makes a day full of happiness.

Thanksgiving is a yummy roll The inside is so soft and warm Add some butter and eat it up.

Thanksgiving is the sun shining Watching foot ball, playing games, and laughing Making your day warm and bright.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a hot delishes roll Soft as soft as soft can be Yummy forever.

Thanksgiving is a big blasting cake With vanilla ﬂavor Just waiting to be eaten.

Thanksgiving is a turkey Just came out of the oven Squshy and mushy Light brown skin.

Thanksgiving is a steaming turkey With delious gravy Just waiting to be gobbled up.

Thanksgiving is the hot sun, It makes your day bright and happy with a ﬂame and a spark Flashing light.

Written by Autumn Hurst

Thanksgiving is mashed potatoes Smushy with delishness Yummy with slight taste of pepper.

Written by Donovan Matthews

Thanksgivings a special baseball game With wonderful memories When you hit the ball you get homeruns of hugs.

Written by Clay Barley

Thanksgiving is a loving family, Filled with love and care From brothers to sisters And mom and dad to. Thanksgiving is a exciting football game, you get tackled With sweet, warm, love.

Thanksgiving is a puppy Sliky with snuggley hugs Warm and pretty With a cute face.

Thanksgiving is an amazing pie With a ﬂavor that smells of blueberry That has a fantastic crust.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a football. It tackles you with hugs. And you can’t get up.

Thanksgiving is a brownie Coked to steam Waiting to be eaten.

Thanksgiving is some mashed potatoes. Filled with love and warmth. You just got to have more servings.

Thanksgiving is a turkey Smoking in the oven Begging to be peeked.

Thanksgiving is a pie Coming out of the oven Steaming with smell With cherie ﬂavor.

Written by Stephanie Bishoff

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Thanksgiving is turkey That cooks in the oven For a three day feast.

Thanksgiving is a steaming turkey Strait out of the oven Ready to be gobbled up.

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Thanksgiving is a place Waiting to be loved With children signing wonderful songs.

Thanksgiving is a glowing oven It cooks with warm loving ﬁre Making delicious foods for family and friends.

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Thanksgiving is hugs Filed with joy Going from one to anuther.

Thanksgiving is a big juicy turkey Steaming with deliciousness Just waiting to be gobbled up.

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Thanksgiving is a home With a nice back yard Where kids play baseball.

Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving

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270-547-4222 • 1-866-865-5263 165 Bunger Rd Ekron Ky 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 3.39 acres with a detached garage.

Thank you, Mrs. Rikki Hanger

85 acres open and wooded. Will split. Located in Custer, Breckinridge Co. $1,800 per acre 1-866-865-5263 www.ky-landco.com

caLL today and See WHat KentucKy Land of IrvIngton can do for you!

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Thanksgiving is family. So sweet and so much laughter. You don’t want them to go. Thanksgiving is a turkey. Filled with steaming delicious. Ready to be eaten up.

Written by Zach Ellifritt

Thanksgiving is a big feast With all the thangs you wunt That pleads to be eaten. Thanksgiving is a big ﬂag That we sing to Win the wind hits its waves.

Thanksgiving is a warm cup of apple cider, You get lots of hugs That are very warm and sweet.

Written by Cameron Crawford

Thanksgiving is a friend That is thankfull as you are That will play with you. Thanksgiving is a turkey In the oven steaming With delight and waiting To be ate up. Thanksgiving is a piece of bread Coming out of the toster Just waiting on some warm butter.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a juicy chicken leg Full of deliciousness And a clucking good time.

Thanksgiving is a big turkey Waiting for you To gobble the juseyness.

Thanksgiving is a big jucey turkey Full of deliouness Just wating to be gobbied up.

Thanksgiving is a day of football Tackling food, desserts and family Filled with a day of love and fun.

Thanksgiving is a boiling pot Full of grave You just want to put your face in it.

Thanksgiving is a asome famlie Wher everyone gets together And everyone loves each other.

Thanksgiving is a pumpkin pie Full of creamy ﬁlling Topped with cool-whip and love.

Thanksgiving is a big jusey ham From the oven to the table The ﬂaver taks me into a wonder land.

Thanksgiving is a warm blankit Soft and cozy Bundled with love.

Thanksgiving is a cookie Crumbling the deliciousness Filled with family and friends.

Thanksgiving is a big plat of corn Just siting there waiting for you To eat it up in on glope.

Thanksgiving is a good football game Wher everyone gets tackled With kisses, love and…pain.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a turkey Pulled out of the oven Steaming with dilicousness Just waiting to be ate up.

Thanksgiving is a big hug, juicy turkey Steaming and delicious Ready to be gobbled up.

Thanksgiving is mashed potatoes White and ﬂuffy Ready to be eaten all up.

Thanksgiving is a exiting football game When everyone gets slammed to the ground With tackles of love.

Thanksgiving is a speashle day To party and to have fun With your family.

Written by Jayden Powell

Written by Parker Johnston

Thanksgiving is a football game That gets slamed to the ground With thoughfulness and love. Thanksgiving is a brother That plays and laughs With a lot of thoughtfulness. Thanksgiving is a oven Full of hotness With good food in it.

Written by Cassidy Vadner

Written by Peyton Knott

Thanksgiving is a smell of sweet pumpkin pie Smoking with ﬂavor Making my mouth water. Thanksgiving is a huge family gathering Where everyone gets some delicious food Filling their hungry bellies up.

Written by Sean Wyland

Written By Dylan McKay

Thanksgiving is turkey With lots of steam and love Waiting to eat with your mom. Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie Which is part of a pumpkin Hanging around for the feast.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is Mamaw’s pie Full of sweetnes and yumminess Made with love.

Thanksgiving is a fresh turkey Full of delicious crispiness Steemed and grilled to perfection

Thanksgiving is watermelon Sweet and light red That’s ful of delishness.

Thanksgiving is a football game Getting tackled With hugs and kisses.

Thanksgiving is football Tackled with giggles When someone makes a touchdown.

Thanksgiving is turkey Juice and bright brown Just watting for you to eat.

Thanksgiving is the sun Full of warmth and happiness With bright shining smiles

Thanksgiving is ﬁlled with hugs Squeezing with warmth From your head to your toes.

Thanksgiving is seasons Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring Time changes from one to another.

Thanksgiving is an open door Family and friends walking through Laughter, hugging and lots of stories.

Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie Hot and ﬁlled with happiness Creamy with ﬂavor.

Thanksgiving is family Like mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters All the people related to you.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a plate Sitting on the table Waiting for steaming food.

Thanksgiving is a fresh turkey Straight out of the oven Steaming with jucey goodness Just waiting to be eaten.

Thanksgiving is a big juicy turkey Steaming with deliciousness Just waiting to be gobbled up.

Written by Kayla Reesor

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Owner Operators & Company Drivers for Louisville, Lexington, Danville area. Must have all of the following: Class-A CDL with Tank, HazMat & 2 yrs. recent experience, TWIC Card, 23+ yrs. old, Clean MVR. Usher Transport Inc. 502-449-4000 x119; 800-777-2741 X119 tellis@ ushertransport.com

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Thanksgiving is a family Looking to be loved Forever and always.

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Thanksgiving is a friend That I never had But I need.

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Thanksgiving is God Who will always be by me And will always take care of me.

Written by Emily Popham

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Written by Carlie Nash

Thanksgiving is many hugs Wrapping you with thoughfulness Making you feel good. Thanksgiving is your family With many warm memories Making good thoughts for you. Thanksgiving is a warm blanket Wrapping you up Making you remember people love you.

Written by Emilee Smith

Written by Jake Millay

Thanksgiving is a loud football game When everyone gets tackled with love Touchdowns of hugs and memories. Thanksgiving is a blanket Wrapping you up with hugs and kisses Keeping you cozy through bad times. Thanksgiving is the blazing hot sun Shining down with its light Keeping you warm through rough times.

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Fifty-three students honored for good grades, leadership

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard Student achievement was honored at the National Honor Society induction ceremony last Thursday, Nov. 18. The recognition was about more than just making the honor roll, it was about distinguished students who have excelled in the National Honor Society’s core values: scholarship, leadership, service and character. President Savannah Buckey held the ceremony as if it were a meeting and called it to order. Parliamentarian Amelia Pike led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice President Ryan Barr conducted the NHS Pledge, “I pledge myself.

Always seek the light of truth, to hold scholarly habits, to engage in worthy service, and to lead forward in all things that shall advance the welfare of the school. That wellbeing of my community, and the honor of my country.” Fifty-three students were inducted into NHS. Once they stepped on stage, they received a certificate. The 34 current members were also honored at the ceremony by receiving a new pin. The list of new inductees includes: Seniors — Jace Blehar, Kayla Greenwell, Clinton Hamilton, Emily McCombs, Samantha Slinger. Juniors — James Brown, Mallory Brown, Andrew Butler, Veronica

Chism, Rebecca Clark, Laurel Clutts, Alexis Cox, Brooke Deal, Wesley Dowell, Kelsey English, Benjamin Fuson, Chase Garris, Levi Hamilton, Helena Hardin, Megan Haynes, Matthew Hewlett, Sydney Hobbs, Sarah Hollis, Whitney Hurd, Rachel Johnson, Daniel Kaiser, Alison King, Jordan King, Brittany Lancaster, Amanda Logsdon, Amberly Logsdon, Courtney McGraw, Micaela Miller, MaKenzie Mills, Zachery Mundell, Tessa Nadeau, Rachel Nelson, Kurtis Nevitt, Taylor Parker, McKayla Phillips, Edward Poe, Rachel Powers, Madison Redmon, Dana Rowell, Katherine Russ, Whitney Shelton, Brady Smith, Sarah Stankiewicz, Paige Taylor, Dakota Wal-

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TOP: The new members of the Meade County High School National Honor Society gather on stage. ABOVE: Parliamentarian Amelia Pike shakes hand with senior Jace Blehar as he accepts his award for being inducted into National Honor Society Thursday, Nov. 18.

SPMS choir performs to a packed house of eager families

By Jennifer Corbett The News Standard There wasn’t an empty seat in the house during the Stuart Pepper Middle School chorus concert last Tuesday, Nov. 16. Friends and family members filled the entire Meade County High School auditorium to give support as the students sang. Students performed different genres of songs ranging from Disney tunes to “My Girl.” The event was broken off into four segments featuring

the seventh grade boys, seventh grade girls, the eighth grade boys and finally, eighth grade girls. Choir Director Derek Crafton led the boys and Assistant Choir Director Courtney Richardson led the girls. The lineup for the show was as followed: • Seventh grade boys performed “Shenandoah,” by Ruth Elaine Schram and “I’m Bound Away,” by Mark Patterson • Seventh grade girls performed “In Dulci Ju-

bilo,” by Greg Gilpin and “Colors of the Wind,” by Audrey Snyder • Eighth grade boys performed “The Drummer and the Cook,” by Gary Parks and “My Girl,” by Roger Emerson • Eighth grade girls performed “Once Upon A December,” by Carl Strommen and “How Can I Keep From Singing,” by Robert Hugh. During this performance, students Ali Bruce, Annie DeVries, Margaret Huffines and Natalie McCombs performed as a quintet.

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TOP: Assistant Choir Director Courtney Richardson leads the eighth grade girls in “How Can I Keep From Singing,” while Choir Director Derek Crafton and student Ryan Barr play the piano. ABOVE: Derek Crafton leads the seventh grade boys in song during the Stuart Pepper Middle School choir concert Nov. 16. LEFT: Eighth graders Ali Bruce, Margaret Huffines, Natalie McCombs and Annie DeVries sing a quintet routine.

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