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Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Wednesday, January 9, 2013 75 cents
Lawsuit says coach
called injured
wrestler ‘crybaby,’
twisted broken leg
District says even if true, suit should be dismissed
By Ben Carlson
School district settles
News staff
civil rights lawsuit
Photo furnished by Josh Satterly The father of an Ander-
The front end of a 2008 Kia is engulfed in flames Sunday morning in front of a residence at 3126 Whirlaway Lane. A son County school student A federal lawsuit filed by an instruc-
faulty anti-lock brake motor is likely to blame for the fire. claims that a middle school tional assistant
assistant wrestling coach who lost her job
Car bursts into flames on Whirlaway called his son a “crybaby” following the 2010-
and twisted his broken leg 11 school year has
after the child was injured been settled.
during a practice. The woman who filed
Owner moves burning ning constantly and ran his fighting, I’ve never seen one William Agee, the boy’s the suit claimed her
battery down,” Hume said. explode,” said Hume. “Tires will father, is suing the school rights were violated
vehicle away from home
“He called someone to have it blow, but as far as gas tanks I’ve district, middle school and under the 5th and Mitchell
jump started and when they seen cars burn up completely then-coach Travis York for 14th amendments
By Ben Carlson got ready to get in, they noticed and not explode. compensatory and punitive of the constitution when Superinten-
News staff fire coming from that area, so “It looks good on TV, and it damages from an incident dent Sheila Mitchell let her go and
The front tires blew up on I assume that the ABS system certainly makes people con- that occurred in November kept employees with less seniority.
a vehicle that caught fire Sun- shorted out.” cerned, but I’ve never seen it 2011 during a middle school For more on this story, see A10.
Hume said the vehicle was happen.” wrestling practice.
day morning in Thoroughbred
parked close to Walker’s home Hume said part of the reason The lawsuit was filed in
Estates, but fortunately for its while Agee’s son screamed
when it burst into flames. cars don’t often explode is the November of 2012, and a
owner the car did not. in pain, instead of coming
“He actually got into the car way they are built. hearing was scheduled for
Lawrenceburg firefighters onto the mat to render aid
when it was on fire,” Hume “They used to have solid Tuesday afternoon in Ander-
were called to 3126 Whirlaway an unnamed assistant coach
said. “He backed it away from metal tanks, which were more son Circuit Court. That hear-
Lane after a 2008 Kia owned by “called him a crybaby” and
the house, and it’s a good thing like a bomb,” Hume said. “Now ing was postponed.
Danny Walker caught fire in “twisted his injured leg.”
that he did.” there are new designs with rub- The lawsuit contends that
the driveway. The suit further contends
Questioned about the safety ber gas lines and plastic tank the wrestler who injured
Lawrenceburg Fire Chief that Agee’s son’s injury was
of trying to move a vehicle caps, which usually just melt.” Agee’s son used an illegal
Robert Hume said the car was made worse when unnamed
whose front end was engulfed Hume said no one was move while the two wrestled
destroyed in the blaze, which people at the practice tried
in flames, Hume said unlike injured in the fire. during a practice, causing
was likely caused by a motor to pull him off the mat.
in the movies and on TV, cars a spiral fracture to his left
that ran the car’s anti-locking Agee’s son might have a
rarely explode. Comment at theanderson- tibia.
braking system (ABS).
“During a lifetime of fire- news.com. The lawsuit contends that See LAWSUIT, Page A2
“The ABS system was run-
Home again, this time for good
Anderson County soldier braves rough winter weather to reunite with his family
By Meaghan Downs
News staff
After almost a year apart from her hus-
band, Jackie Black only needed to wait a few
more hours before they were finally reunited
for the holidays.
The wife of 1st Sgt. John Black of Anderson
County, Jackie arrived at Capital City airport
at about 11:45 a.m. on Dec. 21 to welcome her
husband home as he arrived in Frankfort
after nearly a year’s deployment to Afghani-
Photo furnished stan with the National Guard.
New Eagle Scout Bob Jacoby, center, is hugged by older brothers Bill, left, But winter weather and high winds
and Ben, also Eagle Scouts after Bob was recognized for his achievement delayed John’s arrival, she said, as well as
about the arrival of 40 other soldiers flying in Photo furnished
Saturday during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at First Christian Church.
1st Sgt. John Black, left, and his daughter Taylor
with the Agribusiness Development Team #4.
Brothers now all Eagle Scouts One flight finally came in around 2:30 p.m., Black, right, stand in front of a homecoming sign in
she said, but John’s flight arrived at about 5 the Black family residence.
p.m., five hours late.
“It was kind of a long, anxious day for all wanted to see John’s plane touch down on the
Youngest recognized Saturday at First Christian Church
the families with the soldiers coming in,” Jack- runway.
ie said in a phone interview a few weeks later, “This time when he landed, he was going to
By Ben Carlson “I don’t know the odds, but recalling her emotional wait in the aviation be home for good,” she said.
News staff this is the first time I know of building at the Frankfort airport. John (who Jackie described as not being
in this community and I’ve The Guard unit departed for Afghanistan able to sit still for long) is already working on
The odds of a Boy Scout
been serving as scoutmaster from Frankfort in late January 2012 to teach plans to build a garage and plans to return
reaching the rank of Eagle
for more than 20 years,” said agribusiness skills in an effort to rebuild the back to work full-time with the National
Scout are roughly 2-in-100.
Scoutmaster Kevin Cox. “I don’t Afghan economy. Guard at the end the month, she said.
The odds of three boys from
know of any time there has Some soldiers, like Anderson County’s “I guess his mom said it was the perfect
the same family doing so?
been three Eagle Scouts from Colby Elliott, arrived home early this fall. Christmas present, knowing he was going to
Incalculable.
the same family.” Jackie said John came home for a brief visit in be home,” she said.
But that’s just what the
Bob Jacoby, a senior at Lex- June before heading back to Afghanistan.
three sons of Dr. Keith and Del-
win Jacoby have achieved. See EAGLES, Page A2 Jackie said she got to the hanger early; she Comment at theandersonnews.com.
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A2 | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | The Anderson News COMMUNITY
Chrisman Vaughn pleads guilty
to attend to synthetic pot charge
meeting
From staff reports ture order, personal property
Craig Vaughn, former such as $1,125 cash, a black
owner of Herbal Awakenings, box containing tax records,
From staff reports pleaded guilty to charges about 200 wrapped pieces of
resulting from a February glasswork, a digital recording
Lawrenceburg’s Randy
2012 bust for box, a vaporizer and a copy of
Chrisman will be among
synthetic mari- a computer’s hard drive were
the Kentucky voting del-
juana, a sub- returned to Vaughn.
egation participating in
stance illegal to Lewis said via e-mail that
the annual meeting of the
sell or possess none of the items returned to
American Farm Bureau in
in Anderson Vaughn were associated with
Nashville, according to a
County. illegal activity.
news release.
Vaughn Vaughn also cannot be
The event, scheduled
for Jan. 13-16, is the 94th appeared before Vaughn associated with the opera-
Judge Donna tion of any Anderson County
annual meeting of the
Dutton on Jan. business and cannot be issued
organization.
3 in Anderson County District a business license in Ander-
Nearly 500 Kentuckians
Court and pleaded guilty son County for the next five
will travel to the event to
to one misdemeanor count years, according to Lewis.
help shape Farm Bureau’s
of drug paraphernalia — If any term of the proba-
national policy agenda for
deliver/manufacture and to tion were to be violated,
2013, take in numerous
a second count of “any misde- Vaughn’s 18-month probation
informational seminars
meanor not covered by these would turn into a six-month
and compete for some of
codes.” jail sentence.
the country’s top agricul-
File photo He was sentenced to an Vaughn was arrested a
tural honors in a variety
Anderson County High School senior Lauren Welsh won the Anderson County
18-month probation to be little less than a month after
of contests, according to a
2013 Distinguished Young Woman program in April 2012. She now moves on served concurrently with the Anderson County Fiscal
news release.
to compete in Lexington on Friday and Saturday. the second misdemeanor sen- Court unanimously voted to
Twenty-six Kentuck-
tence. ban fake pot and bath salts
ians will serve as voting
Welsh to compete at state Conditions of Vaughn’s within county limits in Janu-
delegates during the busi-
probation include being ary 2012.
ness session of the annual
subject to contempt of court, Gov. Steve Beshear later
meeting.
payment of $1,303 cash to the signed an emergency mea-
They will join their
From staff reports Tickets may be ordered by Anderson Drug Intervention sure in April 2012, effectively
counterparts from across
Lauren Welsh, the Anderson calling the Singletary Center at Fund, and the forfeiture of amending Kentucky’s drug
the nation in debating and
County 2013 Distinguished 859-257-8427 Monday through unused personal property trafficking law to include
adopting policies on key
Young Woman, will participate Friday. Tickets may also be pur- seized to be given to the Law- various classes of synthetic
national issues. Kentucky’s
in Kentucky’s Young Woman of chased at the box office before renceburg police department marijuana, according to Ken-
priority issues include the
the Year program on Jan.11 at 8 each performance. for destruction or disposition, tucky revised statute.
federal government’s fiscal
p.m. and Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. and Welsh is a daughter of John according to County Attorney
policy, a national farm bill,
8 p.m. at the Singletary Center and Sue Welsh of Lawrence- Bobbi Jo Lewis. Comment at theanderson-
environmental regulations,
for the Arts in Lexington. burg. According to the forfei- news.com.
and farm labor reform.
EAGLES Murphy to chair
Want to be a scout?
Boy Scout Troop 37 meets each
Commerce Lexington
Continued from Page A1 Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
at First Christian Church in Law-
ington Catholic High
renceburg.
School, joined his broth-
Prospective scouts must be 11 From staff reports
ers, Ben and Bill, as Eagle
years old or have completed fifth Lawrenceburg native Danny Murphy has been
Scouts during a Troop
grade, and are welcome to sign named chairman of the board for
37 ceremony Saturday
up during a meeting. Commerce Lexington Inc., the group
night at First Christian
The troop is active in a number of announced.
Church.
community service projects and Murphy is the assistant dean of
Ben Jacoby is a gradu-
has monthly activities such as administration and community
ate school student at the
camping, hiking and canoeing. engagement at the University of Ken-
University of Louisville,
For more information call Mark tucky’s College of Law.
and Bill Jacoby is a junior
Marraccini at 502-330-5735. The group’s board of directors is
at the Citadel in South
instrumental in the success of the Murphy
Carolina.
organization as it works toward its
Cox, the scoutmaster, girls and cars, and it
mission “to represent our members, creating the
said the brothers put in would have been very
environment and opportunity for economic pros-
the work necessary to easy for the boys to get
perity and quality living in Central Kentucky,”
achieve the honor. sidetracked.”
according to a news release.
“They are all very Cox is no stranger
giving, work hard in to helping his scouts
LAWSUIT
the community, were achieve Eagle status,
involved in sports pro- saying he and troop com-
grams in the schools mittee chairman Robert
and all made very good Shearer have had at least Continued from Page A1
grades,” Cox said. 20 Eagle Scouts during
permanent limp as a result of his injuries, accord-
But, he said, that their years together.
ing to the lawsuit. He can now run, but not without
doesn’t mean all three “Robert has been
pain.
brothers are just alike. instrumental in making
The lawsuit also contends that another wres-
“They are very unique sure these things hap-
tler was injured by the same wrestler who injured
individuals,” he said. “I’d pen,” Cox said, adding
Agee’s son.
characterize Ben as the that it has been gratify-
It contends that the wrestler used an illegal
scholar. Bill is the athlete ing to watch so many of
choke hold, causing another wrestler to lose con-
and has unbelievable his scouts reach scout-
ciousness. Then, instead of ordering that wrestler
strength. Bobby is a mix- ing’s highest level.
Photo furnished from the mat, coaches told Agee’s son to wrestle
ture of the two.” “It’s a vote of confi-
Bob Jacoby, left, is joined by Scoutmaster Kevin Cox after him.
Scouting has taught dence from the parents,”
becoming Lawrenceburg Boy Scout Troop 37’s newest Eagle Although then-coach York is being sued, the
the brothers many les- he said. “They have
lawsuit does not make any direct allegations against
sons their father says Scout at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Saturday at First Chris- entrusted their children
him and does not name others allegedly involved in
will be with them for- tian Church. Bob is a son of Dr. Keith and Delwin Jacoby of to you, and it’s good to
the incident.
ever. Lawrenceburg. have that relationship
The school district’s attorney filed a motion Dec.
“As parents, Delwin with the families.
28 to have the lawsuit dismissed by claiming that,
and I have always valued sons,” Keith Jacoby said. it through the ranks to “That’s why we call even if the allegations are true, the district and
the lessons that young “The lessons learned Eagle Scout. it a scouting family, not middle school have government immunity against
men learn while active and skills taught in “As our boys got older, just a troop.” such suits.
in scouting and feel that scouting remain with there were many other
scouting has played a an individual for life. obligations, and distrac- Comment at theander- Comment at theandersonnews.com.
significant role in the It takes determination tions, including sports, sonnews.com.
development of our and dedication to make
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CITY GOVERNMENT The Anderson News | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | A3
City council OKs cheaper water rates to help lure industry
By Meaghan Downs will vary from customer to the Lawrenceburg water ser- about 300,00 gallons of water tomers and that any business
News staff customer, would establish vice area. a day, City Clerk Robbie Hume or industry receiving an eco-
a specific rate for a certain Another rate agreement said. nomic development rate will
New jobs plus increased city
volume of water used by the scenario may require a busi- “That’s the whole reason not eat into more than 20 per-
water use equals economic
business. That rate then would ness to provide at least four why this EDR is possible,” cent of the treatment plant’s
growth for Lawrenceburg.
only include the city’s variable new jobs per 1 million gallons Hume said of the plant’s water reserve capacity.
That’s the proposed for-
cost, or realized expenses when of average monthly water capacity. “We have capacity The city must recoup
mula behind a new ordinance
producing additional volumes demand beyond the business’ built in to the current rate any fixed costs — the overall
unanimously passed by the
of water. usual monthly water use. structure.” expense accrued in the cost of
city council last Friday during
In exchange for this rate, “The savings are directly Including the initial jobs producing water, regardless of
a special-called meeting, effec-
any business must file an related to how much water creation information, an volume, and any additional
tive immediately.
initial report with the council [businesses] use,” Allen said annual report detailing any step costs — upfront or as part
The ordinance, whose
explaining its plans to increase via e-mail. “A wet industry capital investments, as well of a minimum bill payment
purpose is “stimulating the
permanent, minimum-wage will realize a significant ben- as any increase or decrease from the water customer upon
creation of new jobs and com-
jobs in Lawrenceburg. efit; a dry one, not so much.” in employment, will also be entering the rate agreement.
mercial development within
The number of jobs this The rate agreement will required by the city during If the city discovers it does
the community,” authorizes
would create for Lawrence- also depend upon the capacity the length of the agreement. not have adequate capacity
Mayor Edwinna Baker to enter
burg, however, depends on the of the city’s water plant. Agreements cannot exceed to meet anticipated growth, it
into an agreement offering
individual agreement between According to Danny Riley, five years, the ordinance can unilaterally rescind the
savings in city water service
water customer and the city, assistant supervisor of the states, but they may be rate agreement with a water
in exchange for potential job
according to Connie Allen, an city’s water treatment facil- reviewed and renewed for a customer, according to the
growth.
engineer with Salt River Engi- ity, the Lawrenceburg water single extension for no more ordinance.
“I’m hoping this will
neering in Harrodsburg who plant produces about 2.3 mil- than five years. The ordinance states that
encourage people to look at
assisted the city with its 2011 lion gallons of water a day, The ordinance spells out the mayor may designate
Lawrenceburg,” Baker said.
cost of service study regarding meeting about 58 percent of conditions for the city to fol- another individual to enter
“I think it’s a good thing the
the economic development its maximum daily capacity. low as well. into rate agreements with
council voted to do this.”
rate. Maximum water production The city must demonstrate water customers, but Mayor
Existing water customers
A hypothetical rate agree- capacity for the plant is about that other water customers Baker said she would most
and new industries wishing
ment between the city and a 4 million gallons a day. will be no worse off if other likely not designate anyone
to expand or relocate in Law-
local business, Allen said in an Wild Turkey distillery, a businesses receive the eco- for that responsibility during
renceburg can now qualify to
e-mail interview, may require city water customer with a nomic development rate. her term in office.
receive an economic develop-
a business to introduce a high water use that plans to To do so, the city will need
ment rate to be applied to a
minimum of 50 additional jobs relocate a bottling facility in to show an absence of any Comment at theanderson-
portion of their water bill.
physically performed within Lawrenceburg, currently uses future subsidy for other cus- news.com.
This agreement, which
Instead of writing a ticket, police officer wins keys to new car
Fake traffic stop ends in free $40K Mustang for Corley
By Meaghan Downs chance at being drawn for the give-
News staff away, Follebout said.
Four lucky winners were selected
City Police Officer Michael Cor-
at random; Corley’s Mustang was the
ley stood in the pouring rain after
third giveaway of the year with one
he pulled over the driver of a Ford
more Mustang to be awarded in Feb-
Mustang the Thursday morning
ruary, Follebout said.
before Christmas.
Lawrenceburg police officers,
It was a rou-
as well as Ford
tine traffic stop,
nothing more. Watch Corley win his Mustang Motor company
representatives,
Little did Cor-
The Ford Motor Company filmed Officer Michael set up Corley
ley know that
Corley receiving his new Mustang for a promo- with a fake traf-
Mustang would
tional advertisement spot on its website. fic stop Dec. 20
become his new
Check www.theandersonnews.com in the next to surprise him
Christmas gift.
few weeks to watch footage from the day Corley with a new Ford
“I was pretty
received his winning Mustang. Mustang valued
clueless until
You can watch footage from the first and second at more than
they handed me
winners of the “Battle for Your Dream Mustang” $40,000.
the keys,” Corley,
contest on YouTube by searching “Battle for The Mustang
who recently
Your Dream Mustang- Winner #1” and “Battle will be Corley’s
won a Mustang
for Your Dream Mustang Winner #2: The Shelby personal vehicle,
through the
Comes Home.” not the property
“Battle for Your
of the Lawrence-
Mustang” contest,
burg police
said. “I did not
department.
recognize it; I did not recognize the
Although Corley said Ford con-
car. I thought it was a legit traffic
tacted him in September to inform
stop.”
him that he was a finalist, he did not
Corley had entered Ford’s Mus-
recognize the make or model of the
tang online giveaway back in June,
vehicle that came over the police
not giving much thought to his
scanner.
entry. He said he took only a few
Corley said he was riding with
minutes to design his white 2013
Chief Chris Atkins at the time, and
Ford Mustang GT, and then forgot
was told to investigate a driver of a
all about the giveaway.
white Ford Mustang who was test
“It was just a contest to enter,”
driving the car, but hadn’t returned
Corley, who has been working with
to the car dealership.
the city police department for about
When he got out of his squad
five years, said. “If I see something
car to talk to the driver, Corley still
like that online, I’ll enter it. This
didn’t know what was happening.
time it definitely paid off.”
Then the camera crew came
About 300,000 people applied
out, and Corley put two and two
for the Mustang drawing as part of
together.
Ford’s Mustang Customizer web-
“Oh yeah, especially around
site, according to Jason Follebout,
Christmas,” Corley said when asked
account lead for the Mustang web-
if he was excited to win the Mus-
site and a representative from the
tang. “Good Christmas present.”
Ford Motor Company.
Corley said his dad, who owned
Users customized their dream
a few ‘60s models of the Mustang,
Mustang online, then shared their
“looked over it pretty good.”
designs on social networks, com-
No one has asked to borrow the
mented on other cars, battled or
Mustang yet, Corley said, but plenty
challenged other vehicles online Photo furnished
through Ford’s Battle Mode in order of people have asked for a ride. Officer Michael Corley poses in front of his new Ford Mustang. Corley was one of four people who
to receive more points and a better received a Mustang out of more than 300,000 people who applied for the giveaway.
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A4 | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | The Anderson News OPINION
Chandler’s final vote LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Obama, others set bad example
comes as no surprise
To the editor: prison. The list of negatives they are partly
Questioning logic that recycling building will save you money
The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary or wholly responsible for can fill pages, and
School brought out the usual hypocrisy one item listed among those pages would be
Column as I see ’em … on Capitol Hill and in the White House. the simmering frustration that contributes
Ben Chandler must have gone to bed the evening of Nov. Politicians pointed fingers at everybody a lion’s portion of responsibility to such trag-
6 wondering what in the world went wrong after losing so and everything but the contribution their edies as Oklahoma, Tucson and Sandy Hook.
badly in his effort to remain in Congress. bad examples make to such tragedies. To be fair, it isn’t fair to paint the whole of
Fast forward to his Jan. 2 fiscal cliff vote to During their so-called “fiscal cliff” show- Congress with the same critical brush. Many
increase the deficit by $4 trillion and it’s safe to say down, the juvenile conduct displayed by of our politicians are well-meaning and still
he still hasn’t figured it out. President Obama, retain the ability and will to recognize right
Oh, that vote also raised taxes on the middle class other Democrats from wrong.
due to its failure to retain a so-called payroll tax and the Republicans Two examples are senators Tom Coburn
holiday. And you thought everyone from Obama to was not over a solu- Given their examples, of Oklahoma and our own Rand Paul. Their
Chandler to McConnell meant it when they said they tion. Their childlike it is no wonder that words and deeds are consistent; and honest,
would protect the middle class, didn’t you? Ben haggle was over a record-breaking candid, and commonsensical fit them like a
That Chandler supported the so-called fiscal cliff Carlson tiny fraction of the glove.
deal is no surprise; that he still apparently doesn’t needed solution. numbers must be It is reasonable to assume that there are
understand why he lost to Andy Barr is not. Publisher How small was used to announce many others who share their code of ethics
Barr, who nearly captured the seat two years earli- that fraction? Their from their seats of anonymity in the back
the number of food-
er, shattered Chandler’s Blue Dog Democrat image by fiscal-cliff deal will rows of Congress. Only honest and oath-
continuously harping on his support for devastating add $11 trillion to stamp recipients, driven leadership can make their presence
EPA regulations on coal and his refusal to vote to defund Obama our debt over the home foreclosures, known and use their knowledge and skills for
Care. next decade. During personal bankrupt- the betterment of America and Americans.
Using campaign rhetoric that sounded like an amalgam of a those 10 years, the Imagine all the good our elected politicians
Rush Limbaugh monologue and a Fox News appearance by Sarah cost of interest on cies, high school could do for America if they would simply
Palin, Barr was able to connect with a majority of actual Blue our debt will equal dropouts and in- present a proper example for youth to emu-
Dogs in the 6th Congressional District, the noted exception being half of what is spent mates in prison. late, and that good would not cost any lives or
the uber-liberal enclaves in Lexington that this time weren’t large on Social Security a single tax dollar.
enough to keep Chandler in power. provided the inter- Shafter Bailey
Chandler’s decline started long before he lost to Barr. He lost
est rate we pay Lexington, formerly of Lawrenceburg
considerable support in Anderson County — and certainly in
does not go up, and, if income tax rates do
other areas outside of liberal Lexing-
not increase, Kentuckians will still pay 49.1 Christmas meal a success
ton — when he supported Obama
percent of every dollar they earn for federal
The electorate delivered over Hillary for president in 2008. and state taxes, not counting local or indirect To the editor:
that message in 2010 His support for Obama continued, taxes. We would like to thank everyone who
including voting yes for so-called With some of the old incumbents in Con- prepared and donated food, their time and
when Chandler edged cap and trade legislation that, gress, upright and responsible conduct appar- prayers to make Christmas Day at Open
Barr by a few hundred although never officially enacted, ently went out of style with pointed-toe Hands Pantry a huge success and blessing.
votes, but apparently has been particularly hard on big shoes. “Such old-fashioned principles are for It is because of Walmart’s donations, Krog-
coal and everyone — including you turkeys, man. Get with the music. Make love, er and all the churches and people who were
Chandler wasn’t listen- — whose electricity is generated by not war.” involved — too many to mention for the fear
ing. In 2012 he was coal. Consequently, politicians from the flower- of leaving someone out we were able to feed
forced to listen and was In case you were wondering that’s child period appear to have no problem with 440 meals on that day.
why your electric bills have jumped turning a blind eye to illegal emigrants, If you have never been involved in this
sent home to Woodford better than 25 percent in the past thumbing their noses at our Constitution, dis- ministry on Christmas Day we suggest you
County. several years. regarding sworn oaths, building bridges and take time out give it a try; we guarantee you
But more than anything the mes- highways to nowhere, spending our tax will leave there blessed or maybe a different
sage Chandler apparently never dollars to pander voters, engaging in for- person.
understood from an increasingly profit wars, covering up tragic consequences We are only able to pull this off because
displeased electorate is that they don’t accept the notion that the spawned by their incompetence in such out- of donations that are given to us and we take
federal government should spend trillions of dollars it doesn’t rages as “Fast and Furious” and the disgrace donations throughout the year to make this
have. at Benghazi. meal happen on Christmas Day. If you would
The electorate delivered that message in 2010 when Chandler By any measure, their unsavory, self-serv- like to give a donation toward this ministry
edged Barr by a few hundred votes, but apparently Chandler ing acts constitute bad examples. please contact our treasurer, Doug Haddix
wasn’t listening. Given their examples, it is no wonder that at502-598-9297 or June Byrne at 502-604-1255.
In 2012 he was forced to listen and was sent home to Woodford record-breaking numbers must be used to Thanks again, and may God richly bless
County, which, like Anderson, supported Barr in fairly convincing announce the number of food-stamp recipi- you.
fashion. Community Christmas Outreach Meal Ministry
ents, home foreclosures, personal bankrupt-
It’s only fitting that the final act of consequence in Chandler’s cies, high school dropouts and inmates in Team and Open Hands Pantry
congressional career would be to increase taxes and spend trillions
of dollars without a single meaningful reduction in spending.
It’s even more fitting that the voters in the 6th District saw fit
to make sure that doing so was indeed his final act.
Remedies to keep your vehicle free of ice
Speaking of taxes … there’s a line of logic being kicked around
that taxpayers will save money if the county constructs a
new recycling building rather than enact mandatory trash
Well we’ve made it to year saves me money. before the frost starts to form
and recycling.
the season of “ahh.” Not having to stand out- on your windows. If you don’t
Here’s what’s being said: Mandatory recycling will cost prop-
The holidays are side in the cold, scraping the get out there before the frost,
erty owners around $2 a month. Multiplied by the number of
over and we start to settle windows, would save me time just wait until morning and
residences, that comes out to around $250,000 a year, depending
back in to some kind of rou- as well. I like saving both break out the alcohol.
on whose math is used.
tine. Our days time and money, so I started Rubbing alcohol, or 70
Conversely, the one-time expense of a recycling building — it
and nights are doing a little research on car percent isopropyl alcohol,
was supposed to cost $325,000 but that price has already more
calmer. The deco- covers, or truck covers in my with a drop of liquid dish
than doubled — would prove much cheaper in the long run.
rations are back case. soap, sprayed liberally onto a
Here’s the problem with that logic.
in their boxes Turns out you can get a thickly frosted window will
First, it discounts all other costs aside from the building,
and all the trash nifty custom made cover, de-ice it. You can also add iso-
including additional labor, equipment purchases and expansion,
has finally been guaranteed for four years, for propyl alcohol to your wind-
all of which will go on in perpetuity.
picked up. Now, as little as $130. That works shield fluid (50/50 mix) and
Second, every dollar spent on recycling will take away funds
we just have to out to about $30 for the entire this will keep the wiper lines
from much more serious infrastructure needs that will still have Cheryl
get through win- winter. The top of the line from freezing up.
to be addressed, which at some point is going to require a property Steenerson
ter. covers are in the $300 range While you’re out there
tax increase beyond the “compensating rate.” That means Columnist with a five year guarantee. working on your vehicle, be
Third, and here’s the biggie, the $250,000 annual cost for man-
dealing with I’d want to call them to sure to check all the regular
datory recycling will be pumped into a private company that
whatever Mother ask them a few more ques- stuff like tire pressure, oil,
hires at least some local workers who pay payroll taxes, property
Nature sends tions before I popped for brake fluid, antifreeze and
taxes and spend their wages at local businesses. Also, that com-
our way. My truck is parked one of them, though. Like, your battery. Take the cook-
pany pays a hefty chunk of its receipts to the county and city
outside in the open, normally how much does it weigh? If ing oil out with you to rub
government.
up on the almost top of the this thing weighs 40 pounds onto the rubber door liners
And, best of all, that $250,000 will be kept out of the hands of
hill. Frost is an everyday when it’s dry, it may be a bit again.
government, which already takes enough, thank you.
occurrence, so I scrape a lot. I tough to sling around on my This keeps your doors
don’t like to start and run own. If it’s wet went I take it from freezing shut.
Comment at theandersonnews.com.
the truck, just so it can thaw off, will it freeze like a Pop- Being able to open the
out. It wastes a lot of gas. I sicle? I want to learn more. In truck door when it’s 15
do have to admit to loving a the meantime, I have a few degrees outside is a good
warm vehicle, though. other techniques to trick the thing.
State of children poor, in numbers
I do have wind protection cold. Not having to scrape win-
from the west and south, Big pieces of cardboard dows, before and after work,
which are the prevailing laid over the windshield is a good thing. Realizing that
Numbers can wound or Casey foundation, an organiza-
winds here. That helps tre- keeps the frost off. Sheets, we only have 71 more days
heal depending on how tion that is “dedicated to help-
mendously. Regardless, it still stretched across the wind- until spring is a great thing.
you wield them. ing build futures for disadvan-
gets pretty chilly up here and shield and closed in the doors Now, get out there. The
One of the side taged children in the United
when starting the truck on do the same. Preventing the sooner you get this done the
effects of work- States.”
a cold winter morning, I can ice with liquid sprays are sooner you can get back in
ing as a reporter The report’s intent, accord-
hear the battery struggle and another tool. You can buy the warm house and say,
includes thousands ing to its website at datacenter.
it’s only a year old. ready made stuff, or you can “Ahh.”
numbers tangling kidscount.org if you want to
Keeping your vehicle out make you own. Happy growing.
themselves into take a look, is to report up-to-
in the cold is hard on it and I Making you own means
piles of paper date indicators of child’s well-
just think having a garage or mixing three parts white Cheryl Steenerson is a
stored into file being across the country, break-
cover could add a year to the vinegar to one part water in gardening columnist for The
folders in what I ing down numbers per state
life of the battery. That extra a spray bottle and spraying Anderson News.
consider to be the Meaghan and for each community.
organized chaos Downs It lists numbers such as
of my desk: salary household medium income,
Staff writer
figures, test score children enrolled in Medicaid,
Hoarding is more than sad TV show
percentiles, ages, children eligible for free and
birthdays, funeral reduced meals, culled and col-
services, election returns and lected by the Kentucky Youth
meeting dates, to name a few. Advocates, Inc., from reports Compulsive hoarding is a health loved one’s death.
Numbers have always been from the Department of Edu- condition that has received The condition is also more wide-
important when it comes to cation, Kentucky Council on much attention from the media spread than many expect. An esti-
reporting news. Postsecondary Education Com- in recent years. However, hoarding is mated 5 percent of the U.S. population
The greater the number, the prehensive database and the not always easy to detect and may be suffers from compulsive hoarding
bigger the story. U.S. Census Bureau, and other more widespread than many believe. behaviors. The problem is much more
Recently, another kind of agencies. Compulsive hoarding can be secre- than just being a “pack-rat.” Hoarding
number found its way to my In its raw and unprocessed tive. An individual can discreetly can seriously threaten the health and
computer screen in the release state, these numbers could be Joan accumulate items over many years. finances of the sufferers and their
of the Kids Count Data Book vulnerable to manipulation, Martin Sometimes hoarding is discovered families. The issue becomes even more
report for 2012. or to be completely ignored as only when the individual is no longer difficult when sufferers do not realize
Guest columnist
The Kids Count Data Book is able to live in their own home or the
See DOWNS, Page A5 See MARTIN, Page A5
sponsored through the Annie E. family cleans the home following the
OPINION The Anderson News | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | A5
DOWNS $52,660 per household.
The discrepancy between
the median household income
Continued from Page A4 and the percentage of our
county’s children living in
pages and pages of numbers
poverty seems alarming to me.
wash over you.
Perhaps I m just naïve
Do not go gentle into that
enough to still be saddened.
state of your eyes glazing over.
If there’s any word on my
Resist the urge.
lips these days, it’s why.
Because there’s one statis-
Why are about 2 in every 11
tic that’s not too small to be
children living in poverty in
beneath our concern: Ander-
this county when the median
son County’s child poverty
annual income of our resi- Pictured, from left, are representatives from the Main Street branch of Farmers Bank: front row: Carole Carlton,
rate.
dents average more than twice Barbie Markwell, Martha Bevin, Candice Ratliff, Kim Puckett, Mayor Edwinna Baker who presented the bank’s
Across the state, Kentucky
the federal poverty level?
has a 26.1 percent child pov- award, Chris Thompson; back row: Dale Taulbee, Libby Goodlett, Connie Cox and Lisa Drury.
Unemployment in Ander-
erty rate, so a little more than
son County, at least, has
1 in 4 kids live in poverty.
decreased. The number of stu-
Not the highest in the
dents considered to be college
nation, but still, a few percent
and career ready is holding
points above the national
strong.
average of 23 percent.
I suspect my answers can’t
Anderson County’s child
be explained away by num-
poverty level — lower than the
bers. But I don’t want to shrug
state average at 18.4 percent
my shoulders. Move on to the
— rose 1.7 percent in a single
next sad statistic.
year.
Unless you, the readers,
Now, 1.7 percent doesn’t
have any suggestions beyond
sound like much.
fixating on that 18. 4 percent.
But these are our county’s
What community organi-
children, under the age of
zations are you a part of that
18, who live in families with Photos furnished
helps the children poor in
incomes below the federal Pictured, from left, are representatives from the West Broadway branch of Farmers Bank: Brenda Perry, Bethany
Anderson County? What are
poverty level. And if we can Jeffries, Katie Simpson, Kathy Hahn, Jan Sexton and Renee Morris.
you doing to alleviate poverty
trust the data presented, that
in the community?
number is increasing. Farmers Bank wins annual ‘Spirit of Giving’ food drive
Do you have stories to share
Breaking it down further,
about what can be done to
the annual poverty level in
2011 (the most recent year change this poverty statistic? From staff reports food pantry. drive were Commonwealth
I’d love to hear them.
for data) for a family of two The Main Street and West This year Lawrenceburg Credit Union, 900 pounds;
Because I do know one
adults and two children was Broadway branches of Farm- banks collected more than Century Bank, 320 pounds;
thing: numbers do help. But
$22,811 and lower. ers Bank were awarded the 2,700 pounds of food, 700 and Mainsource, Woodforest
I never underestimate the
The average median “Spirit of Giving” food drive pounds more than last year, and Town & Country. Farm-
power of stories.
household income of a single mayor’s cup trophy after according to a news release ers Bank also donated $1,000
Anderson County household, donating a collective 1,310 from city hall. to Open Hands food pantry,
Comment at theanderson-
according to this data release? pounds of food to Open Hands Other participants in the according to the release.
news.com.
MARTIN It may be difficult to compulsive hoarding is employed, which further you, contact: The Obses- Compulsive hoarding.
move about the house or that the sufferer may reduces resources. sive Compulsive Founda- Bulletin of the Men-
perform daily tasks. Resi- become socially isolated. Help is available tion http://www.ocfoun- ninger Clinic, 74, 93-121.
dents of the home may Embarrassment will for someone who is a dation.org/hoarding/ This information was
Continued from Page A4
stop eating at the table lead people to shy away hoarder. Compulsive While I can help with provided by Robert H.
that their compulsion is or sleeping in their beds from letting friends or hoarding is considered a household organiza- Flashman, Extension
a serious problem. in order to accommodate relatives see the inside of mental health condition tion questions, I am not Specialist for Family
Hoarding is usually the clutter. the house. Conflicts with possibly related to Obses- qualified to help some- Resource Management,
characterized by these There are negative family can arise when sive Compulsive Disorder one who is a hoarder. at the University of
behaviors: effects of having too the sufferer cannot part (OCD). However, more Someone who wants Kentucky Cooperative
Excessively collect- much stuff. Having a with mountains of pos- recent research presents help getting organized Extension Service; and R.
ing items. The items can mass of possessions is a sessions. the possibility that it is can call my office for Renee Setari, Graduate
be free or purchased. big safety risk. Hoarding Hoarding also causes related to other men- recommendations. You Student, Department of
The hoarder may spend puts families in danger great financial strain. tal health conditions. may also be interested Family Sciences, Univer-
many hours acquiring of fire or injury from Excessive shopping for Effective therapy may, in the upcoming class on sity of Kentucky.
things. Getting these falling objects. The clut- “treasures” can burden however, be sought from $parkle$ which includes
items makes the person ter also makes it difficult a bank account, making a professional trained a segment on household Joan Martin is a fam-
feel excited, and leaving to clean, so the house it difficult to pay bills or in treating OCD-related organization. ily and consumer sciences
the items makes him/ may become unsanitary purchase necessities. A disorders. To find a quali- Reference: Gilliam, C. agent with the Anderson
her feel anxious. as the hoard prevents heavily crowded home fied professional near M., & Tolin, D. F. (2010). County Extension.
Not discarding items. timely removal of waste. will likely be in viola-
The sufferer may feel If the home becomes tion of fire codes and NEW YEAR’S
discomfort at the idea of unsafe, protective servic- city ordinances. A renter
discarding any of their es may become involved may face eviction, and a
possessions. Even dam- to ensure that everyone homeowner may endure
aged items may still be is taken care of until the fines and court fees.
perceived as useful. problem is solved. Additionally, this dis- SAVINGS TIME
Clutter interferes A significant prob- order can impair a per-
with everyday living. lem resulting from son’s ability to remain
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OBITUARIES
RUDY GAYLE renceburg; an aunt, Paula (Hendren) Mobley; and Robinson, Dephanie Gar- (Hallie) of Lawrenceburg; Lawrenceburg; daughter,
BICKNELL, 80 Jean Smith (Melissa 10 brothers and sisters. rett, Autumn Boblitt and two nieces and a nephew. Diane Sue Strom, Law-
Hance) of Dayton, He survived by two Julia Atkins; and 18 great She was also preceded renceburg; son, Harold
Rudy Gayle Bicknell,
Ky.; two uncles, Steven sons Tom (Alice) Mob- grandchildren. in death by a nephew, Wayne Sims, and his wife,
80, died Friday, Jan. 4,
DeLong (Lori) of Law- ley, Bardstown and Steve He was preceded in Corporal Timothy Dale Margaret, Bardstown;
2013.
renceburg and Michael (Hazel) Mobley, Mt. death by two grandchil- Lewis. grandchildren, Stephen
Bicknell was the hus-
L. DeLong (Alison) of Washington; grandchil- dren, Randall Stephen Services were held Dec. Wayne Sims, Bardstown,
band of Peggy Hamilton
Arkansas. dren, Rachael Nickoson Robinson Jr., and Melvin 31 at Ritchie & Peach Scott Franklin Sims,
Bicknell of Wilmore.
Jason was preceded (Matt), Indianapolis, Banner Robinson. Funeral Home with Bro. and his wife, Rachel,
Services were held
in death by his maternal Ind., Joe and John (April) Funeral services were Al Peach officiating. Cre- Louisville; three great
Jan. 4 at Clark Chapel in
grandmother, Sandra Mobley, Mt. Washington held Jan. 5 at Gash mation was chosen fol- grandchildren; Ashton,
Wilmore.
Warren Smith; mater- and Marc (Katie) Mobley, Memorial Chapel with lowing services. Sawyer, and Hadley Sims,
nal great-grandmother, Bardstown; and great- the Rev. Jim Wheeler and Louisville.
MARY SYBIL BLAIR, 86
Bessie Snow Smith; grandsons, Justin, James Phillip Jones officiating. EARL SCROGHAM, 70 He was preceded
Mary Sybil “Momma
paternal grandparents, and Noah Mobley and Burial followed in the Earl Scrogham, 70, in death by two broth-
Mary” Blair, 86, Lebanon,
William L. and Dorothy Mathias and Levi Nicko- Ebenezer Cemetery. died Thursday, Dec. 27, ers, James Sims, Jr., and
Ky., died Tuesday, Dec.,
DeLong; paternal great- son. Additionally, he is Casketbearers were 2012 in Frankfort, Ky. Arthur Thomas Sims; sis-
18, 2012, at her residence.
grandmother, Dorothy survived by a brother, R. Tim Robinson, Kevin He was born to Jesse ter, Anna Christine Sims.
She was a daughter of
Gilliland. C. Mobley, Harrodsburg. Robinson, Klain Rob- and Mamie Scrogham. Funeral services
Russell and Liquori Sims
Funeral services were Funeral services were inson, Barry Robinson, He was survived by were held Jan. 3 at Gash
Hutchins.
held Jan. 3 at Ritchie & held Jan. 2 at Fern Creek Corey Robinson, Brendon his wife Callie Hol- Memorial Chapel with
She is survived by her
Peach Funeral Home with Funeral Home, 5406 Robinson, Christian Rob- lon Scrogham; children Dr. Robert F. Ehr officiat-
husband, Marion Blair;
Ryan Gilbert officiating. Bardstown Road, Lou- inson and Derek Rob- Daniel Earl Scrogham, ing. Burial followed in the
four daughters, Phyllis
Cremation was chosen isville with Marcus A. inson. Honorary bearers Sandy Marshall, Beverly Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
Crane, Patsy Blandford,
following services. Mobley and R. Matthew were Larry Robinson, Sue Scrogham, Pamela Casketbearers were
Terri Knopp, Margaret
Honorary bearers Nickoson officiating Rodney Robinson, Rich- Kaye Hill and Windred Bud Gritton, Buddy Sims,
Wolfe; four sons, Kenny
were Jordan Carey, Eddie and burial in Resthaven ard Briscoe, Ronnie Rob- Scrogham. Carl Bush, Carroll Taylor,
Blair, Benny Blair, Rusty
Shouse, Lee White, Joey Memorial Park. inson, Gregory Sea, Gary Funeral services were Paul Barrick and Dave
Plair and Philip Blair.
Waldridge and Jared Riley, Anthony Robinson held Dec. 31 at the Shan- Disponett.
Mass of Christian
Aldridge. RANDALL and Lynn Robinson. non Funeral Home. Buri-
burial was held Dec. 20 at
ROBINSON, 86 al followed at Grove Hill RAYMA FRANCES
Saint Augustine Catholic
Church, Lebanon, Ky., JAMES IRVIN Randall Robinson, 86, CONDIT BREWER Cemetery. DUNCAN SPARROW, 80
followed by interment in MOBLEY, 90 of Lawrenceburg, wid- ‘CONNIE B’ Rayma Frances Dun-
the church cemetery. James Irvin Mobley, 90, ower of OVERSTREET, 65 HAROLD can Sparrow, 80, formerly
Mattingly Funeral formerly of Fern Creek, Julia “Dolly” Condit Brewer “Con- HOUCHIN SIMS, 88 of Anderson and Har-
Home was in charge of died Friday, Dec. 28, Jones Rob- nie B” Overstreet, 65, died Harold Houchin Sims, rison Counties, died Sun-
arrangements. 2012, at Flaget Memorial inson, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in 88, of Lawrenceburg, died day, Dec. 30, 2012, at her
Hospital in Bardstown. Tuesday, Wisconsin. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at residence.
JASON PAUL He was born in Mercer Jan. 1, 2013 He is survived by one Frankfort Regional Medi- She was born to
DELONG, 31 County, Ky., on Feb. 25, at Frankfort daughter, Jill. cal Center. the late Raymond and
1922. Regional Robinson There will be a memo- He Thelma Elizabeth White
Jason Paul DeLong, 31,
A Christian Church Medical rial service for Overstreet was the Duncan.
died Saturday, Dec. 29,
Minister, he served five Center. at Salt River Baptist son of the Rayma is survived by
2012, at the UK Medical
Kentucky churches. He was the son of the Church on Wednesday, late James her husband of 62 years,
Center in Lexington.
He late Roy and Verna Cur- Jan. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Washington Marvin Leighton “Bob”
He is the son of Debra
attended rens Robinson. He was and Ledo Sparrow; three children,
Smith Agee (Richard) of
Cincinnati a farmer and attended VICKY LYNN LEWIS Houchin Linda Logan, Cheryl
Lawrenceburg and Wil-
Christian Claylick Methodist SHOUSE, 50 Sims. He Sims Million and Joseph Mark
liam E. DeLong of Law-
University, Church. He served in the Vicky Lynn Lewis was instru- Sparrow.
renceburg.
Louisville Navy during World War Shouse, 50, of Monticello, mental in the restoration Funeral services were
Jason was a 1999
Bible Col- II. formerly of Anderson of Salt River Baptist held Jan. 2 at Ritchie &
graduate of Anderson Co.
lege and Mobley He is survived by a County, died Saturday, Church, a member of Peach Funeral Home in
High School and a former
College of daughter, Judy (Charles) Dec. 29, 2012, at Spring First Baptist Church and Lawrenceburg. Burial fol-
I.T. Technician for Toyota
the Scriptures. He was Robinson, Salvisa; three View Hospital in Leba- member of the Fishers lowed in the Lawrence-
Tsusho in Georgetown.
a disabled veteran from sons, Eddie (Janet) non, Ky. of Men Sunday School burg Cemetery.
He was a talented musi-
World War II. Robinson, and Reggie She is the daughter of Class.
cian playing the lead and
His first ministry was (Peggy) Robinson, both Betty Barnett Rakes of He served in Army CURTIS RAY
bass guitar and piano. He
with his home church, of Lawrenceburg, and Willisburg and the late during World War II STRATTON, 42
used his talents as a mem-
Cornishville Christian Stephen (Joann) Rob- Clayton Lewis. where he earned a purple Curtis Ray Stratton,
ber of the bands Silent
Church. Upon leaving inson, Mercer County; Including her mother heart, and was a retired 42, of Har-
Station and Shatter.
there, he established the two sisters, Elberta Sea, she is survived by two letter carrier for the U.S. rodsburg,
Including his par-
Magnolia Street Chris- Lawrenceburg, and sons, Joshua Lee Shouse Postal Service for 28 died Tues-
ents, Jason is survived
tian Church in Har- Evelyn (Jess) McGee, of Willisburg and Justin years. day, Jan.1,
by two sisters, Chelsea
rodsburg. He later served Louisville; brother, L.H. Lynn Shouse (Dawn) of He was a member of 2012, at UK
Agee of Lawrenceburg
with Fairview Christian Robinson, Lawrenceburg; Springfield; four grand- the American Legion Healthcare
and Kristen DeLong
Church, Lawrenceburg; eight grandchildren, Tim children; two step grand- Post 34, and the VFW Center in
of Lexington; a brother
Plum Creek Christian Robinson, Barry Rob- children; two brothers, 4075 in Frankfort. Lexington. Stratton
Jeremy DeLong of Law-
Church, Butler; and First inson, Kevin Robinson, Clayton E. Lewis of Lex- He is survived by
renceburg; a nephew
Christian Church, Mt. Klain Robinson, Derek ington and Tim Lewis his wife, Betty W. Sims, See OBITS, Page A7
Mason Wilder Alexander;
Washington.
maternal grandparents
He was preceded in
Paul R. Smith (Patty) death by his wife, Anna C heck Us w w wwwwwww...TTThhheeeAAAnnndddeeerrrsssooonnnNNNeeewwwsss...cccooommm
of Frankfort; maternal
Mae (Royalty); his par-
great-grandfather, Duard
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“Shorty” Smith of Law-
GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE SALE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M.
AT 1024 JENNY LILLARD RD., LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
SAN-WIL MONUMENT CO.
OF HOUSE AND LOT 1024 JENNY LILLARD RD., LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342
Lana Peach, Sales Associate
502-680-0770
Monumental Life This is a nice three bedroom home on city water and city sewer. It is well located in a quiet neighborhood. It consists of a
living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and one bath. This property is considered suitable for the Rural Development
The Quality Life Company Housing Program. This would be an excellent buy for an investor interested in rental property or for resale after minor
repairs.”
When Do You Need Life Insurance
An open house will be held on January 28, 2013 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Getting Married Getting Divorced Changing Your Job
Becoming a Parent Becoming a Grandparent Re-entering Workforce The minimum acceptable bid for this property is $42,880.00.
Moving to a New House Loss of a Loved One Retirement
Payments of the current year’s property taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Life Insurance … It’s for the Living!
Family Income Replacement
Clear title to this property is not warranted. The U.S. Marshal’s Deed is not a general warranty deed. Buyers are advised
Lana Peach, Your Agent
to have the property’s title examined. Written notification regarding encumbrances on the property must be made to the
502-680-0770 Nicholasville Rural Development Office within 30 days.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on January 30, 2013, at 10:00 AM, at 1024 Jenny Lillard Rd., Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in
order to raise the sum of $85,846.98 principal, plus an interest credit subsidy granted in the amount of $9,303.72, plus
interest in the amount of $6,906.06 as of June 07, 2010, with escrows of $630.83, with last charges of $81.32 and with
fees assessed of $1,219.62,for a total unpaid balance due of $103,988.53, and interest thereafter on the principal at
$13.4123, per day from June 07, 2010, until the date of Judgment, plus interest on the Judgment amount (principal plus
interest to the date of Judgment) at the rate of 0.29%, computed daily and computed daily and compounded annually,
Free hearing tests will be given at the Beltone Hearing Aid Center
until paid in full and for the costs of this action, pursuant to Judgment and Order of Sale, being Civil Action No. 3:10-cv-
Located next to Anderson News
61-DCR on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Frankfort Division, entered on December
1080 B Bypass South Lawrenceburg, KY
13, 2010 , in the case of United States of America vs. RYAN K. BALLARD, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RYAN K.
The test will be given by a licensed Hearing Aid Specialist,
BALLARD, CRYSTAL S. DARNELL, THE UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF CRYSTAL S. DARNELL , the following described
MonWdeayd n–e Fsrdidaay,y FOricdtaoyb e&r 1Msot n-d 5atyh •f rJoamn. 99:0, 01-14 &:0 01 4p.m.
proper will be sold to the highest and best bidder: The same being Lot Number 13 (Thirteen) of East Gate Subdivision,
Anyone who has trouble hearing or understanding conversations is invited to
Section Three, as shown upon a plat of said Subdivision, which has been lodged for record in Plat Cabinet A, Slide
have a FREE hearing test to see if this problem can be helped! Bring this coupon
Number 64, Page 129, in the Office of the Anderson County Clerk, and subject to all easements of record. Being the
in for your FREE HEARING TEST, a $125 value.
same property conveyed to Ryan K. Ballard and Crystal S. Darnell, from Keith Curry and Leann Curry, married by deed
Humana hearing care discount program, Anthem BCBS hearing care discount dated June 1, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 219, Page 1, in the Office of the Anderson County Clerk.
program & Wellpoint hearing care discount program provided by Beltone. TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) of the bid price (in the form of a Cashiers Check made payable to the U.S.
Most insurance plans and HMO plans welcome. Marshal) on the day of the sale with good and sufficient bond for the balance, bearing interest at the rate of 0.29% per
annum until paid, due and payable in 60 days and said bond having the effect of a Judgment. Upon a default by the
Purchaser, the deposit shall be forfeited and retained by the U.S. Marshal as a part of the Proceeds of the sale, and the
property shall again be offered for sale subject to confirmation by the Court.
This sale shall be in bar and foreclosure of all right, title, interest, estate claim, demand or equity of redemption of the
defendant(s) and of all persons claiming by, through, under or against them, provided the purchase price is equal to two-
1080 B Bypass South Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
thirds of the appraised value. If the purchase price is not equal to two-thirds of the appraised value, the Deed shall contain
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in a lien in favor of the defendant (s) reflecting the right of the defendant(s) to redeem during the period provided by law
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(KRS 426.530). Under law, the purchaser is deemed to be on notice of all matters affecting the property of record in the
CALL 502-837-4020 OR 800-634-5265 local County Clerk’s Office.
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Sixth graders thank senior citizens for sharing stories, advice
Editor’s note: Students in Mrs. Jennifer John- school wrestling. Last year I placed fourth in
son’s sixth grade literacy class at the Ander- state and the year before that. I practice with
son County Middle School read a story titled my brother all the time.
“Notes from the Midnight Driver.” The book Again thanks for letting me come.
is about a teenage boy who breaks the law Sincerely,
and, as punishment, is assigned community
Joseph Taylor
service at a nursing home. His assigned resi-
dent is a very grumpy man; however, as the
Dear Ms. Elfreeda Wickizer,
book progresses the two characters discover
they have several things in common and in I had a good time talking to you, and I will miss
the end become good friends. you so much. I like to ride my bike.
As a culminating activity, Johnson took her Sincerely,
students to the Anderson County Senior Citi- Jonathan Boyatt
zens Center to interview seniors and spend
time playing games and making crafts. “As
Dear Mr. Prentice Bryant,
a result, students discover interesting facts
about local senior citizens,” Johnson said Thank you for letting me interview you. I really
via e-mail. “Students also learn there are did enjoy talking to you. I learned a lot from
commonalities across generations. you and your life. Thanks again for the
“For five years, Debbie Lottes and the senior interview.
citizens of the center have graciously allowed I loved the things you told me. It’s weird how
the students to visit them after reading the we use computers and you used textbooks.
book.” I love to play ball too; it’s so fun to play with
Following are several letters constructed by the my little cousin! Your job you had sounds Photos furnished
students thanking the seniors for allowing like fun. I think your advice you gave me is Pictured, from left, are some of the students from sixth grade teacher Jennifer Johnson’s
them to visit. going to be helpful in the future. literacy class as they visited and interviewed senior citizens: Maddie Wallace, Jordyn Beasley,
Do you want to know some about me? Well, I
Charlie Klink, and Brendan Klink, great-grandson of Charlie Klink.
Dear Ms. Clark, have 1 sister who’s a pain in the butt. I have
several pets; I have two rabbits, six or seven
Thank you so much for letting me come visit Dear Ms. Sea, Here’re some things about me. I’m a country
goldfish, one hermit crab and one dog. My
and meet you. You are my favorite person I grandparents live in West Virginia and Penn- Thank you so much for taking the time to let girl. I love to dance (also in the rain)! I love
met. Also thank you for telling me about your sylvania. That’s far away, huh? I like to play me interview you on Wednesday. Also, thank to ride horses. Once, I rode my friend’s
life. You are such a good influence to me. volleyball. My birthday is January 30,, 2001. you for answering my questions and being horse, Feather; she is a fast girl, and I love
Your kids and grandkids are so lucky to have My favorite color is purple. I enjoyed inter- so nice and sweet. her. I really wish I lived in the country, and
such a good mom and grandma. viewing you a lot. Thanks so much! Hope I think that it was very interesting that you had a horse of my own, but I’ll just have to
My favorite thing you told me about was how your Christmas and New Year goes well! worked on a farm. I have never worked on wait, because my parents are thinking about
you would play ball, marbles, and jump rope Have a nice winter, and stay warm! You’re a farm before so I don’t know what it is like, moving out to the sticks!
for fun. The reason this is my favorite is one amazing man! but one time I rode a horse at my friend’s Sincerely,
because my friends and I do the same thing! Sincerely, house and I had a lot of fun. Zoe Walker
I think it’s really cool that we have that in I know that I didn’t get to tell you much about
common. I feel like I have a new friend. Becky Frederick myself so here’s some information about
Something about me is that I love to sing. When me. I am 11 years old and I cheer for Ander- Dear Mr. Bryant,
I was younger I sang at talent shows and Dear Ms. Trudie, son County Middle School. I like to draw and Thank you very much for letting us come and
fairs and I won! I’m in choir at my school. Thank you for letting me interview you. I really spend time with my friends and family. I am interview you. It was a very fun experience.
I’m really excited because on Dec.11, I have enjoyed seeing you again! I think you are also as sister and love animals. It was very interesting to read the book we
a concert at my school. read and then kind of experience what it was
very kind and sweet! I hope to talk to you Sincerely,
Sincerely, like. I am very blessed to have shared this
again soon! Maddie Wallace
experience with you.
Savana Akers Something I found very interesting is you’re
I remember you telling us that when you were
from Austria. I found interesting that you
in school, there was no technology. I think
Dear Mr. Prentice, lIi’kme dv etroy smwuimch, lwikael ky, oaun! dI mlovoeu ntota idno ctlhimosbe! Dear Ms. Elberta, this is very interesting since now we use
Thank you for letting me interview you. I had a technology for many things. I think it is very
things too! I want to thank you for letting me interview you
wonderful time. It was very generous of you neat that technology has advanced over the
Since we didn’t get to talk too much about me, I and talk about your life. I think you are a very
to take time out of your day to talk with me. years.
would like to tell you some things about me! sweet person. Wednesday was definitely a
I hope you had fun doing so. I also hope you I remember you telling us that you liked to play
I’m 11. I’m the only girl in an 11-person fam- good time to go to the center. I hope you
had a good rest of the day. ball and go hiking for fun. For fun, I like to
ily (besides my mom). I live on a farm and I enjoyed talking to me and my friend, Bailey.
I found it interesting when you shared with me dance, shoot archery and watch TV. It is
go to the same church as you! One thing you shared with me I thought was
what you did for fun when you were twelve. very interesting how different our ideas for
Sincerely, very interesting. I like that you worked on a
Hiking, playing ball, and swimming all sound fun are.
farm. I live in a regular neighborhood, but I
fun. I really like to go swimming on hot days. Eve Gettelfinger Sincerely,
love to get dirty and muddy and to ride four-
I also enjoyed your advice which was “busi- P.S. I’m keeping you in my prayers like you
wheelers! I think it’s really cool that you got Kayla West
ness before pleasure.” requested!
to crop and ride horses and things. I love
The thing I like to do for fun is wrestling with P.P.S. I hope you see your sister again soon!
horses! It’s really cool that you got to hang
my brother. It helps me practice for middle See ESSAYS, Page A8
out around farms all the time.
OBITS held Jan. 6 at Gash erans of Foreign Wars Expressions of sympa- In lieu of flowers, the grandchildren; brothers,
Memorial Chapel with #1179. He was a veteran thy may be made to Clay- family requests expres- Eugene LeCompte and
Pastor Terry Gillum offi- of the U.S. Army serving village Baptist Church, P. sions of sympathy in Jerry LeCompte both of
Continued from Page A6 ciating. Burial followed in in Germany and France O. Box 5, Shelbyville, KY. memory of Tonja be made Eminence;
He is the son of Mary the Stratton Cemetery. as a medical technician. to Markey Cancer Center, sisters, Betty
Ann (Aubrey) Stratton Memorial contribu- He received several med- TONJA RHEA PEYTON 800 Rose St., Lexington, Douglas,
Bast, Salvisa, and the late tions may be made to St. als including the Expert TROST, 47 KY 40536, or American Franklinton;
Mark Woodrum. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, M1 Rifle, World War II Tonja Rhea Peyton Cancer Society Hope and Helen
He was a member of 101 E. Valencia Mesa Victory Ribbon and Army Trost, 47, died Friday, Lodge, 1500 College Way, Locklear,
Lighthouse Apostolic Drive, Fullerton, CA Occupation Medal. Jan. 4, 2013, at Frankfort Lexington, KY 40502. Dayton,
Church in Versailles and 92835. He was preceded in Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are Ohio. Stivers
was a maintenance worker Casketbearers were death by his parents, Roy Tonja was born Jan. under the direction of Funeral
at Audrie Stud Farm in Christian Stratton, Mike Thomas and Lillis Drury 14, 1965, in Franklin Harrod Brothers Funeral services will be held
Midway. Bast, John Bast, Noni Wells; brother, Jack A. County, Ky., to the late Home. Condolences may Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.
He is survived by two Bernabe, Memo Beltran, Wells and sister, Virginia Chelsey C. and Virginia be shared via the online at the Shannon Funeral
daughters, Tabitha (Noni) Mikey Bast, Jordan Kin- Wells Mountjoy. Ilene Birdwhistell Peyton. guestbook at www.harrod- Home with the Rev. Jesse
Bernabe, and Tiffany caid and Austin Steele. He is survived by his She was a waitress and brothersfuneralhome.com. Baxter officiating. Visita-
(Memo) Beltran, both of Honorary bearers were wife of 62 years, Tyna L. server at the Office Pub tion will be held Thursday,
Harrodsburg; son, Chris- Dylan Bast, Anthony Hedges Wells, Shelbyville; and Deli and a member MADELYN LECOMPTE Jan. 10 after 10 a.m. at the
tian Stratton, Lawrence- Rogers, Jason Cum- daughter, Donna Wells of Camp Pleasant Baptist STIVERS, 93 funeral home. Burial will
burg; stepmother, Esther mins, Mike Burns, Jamie Moor (Buddy), Welling- Church. Madelyn LeCompte be in Grove Hill Cem-
Woodrum, Frankfort; two Anderson, Christopher ton, Ky.; sons, Bruce Davis She is survived by twin Stivers, 93, of Richmond, etery.
brothers, Mike (Sherri) Anderson and Mark Wells (Clara), Longwood, daughters, Cori Ashley Ky., died Sunday, Jan. 6, Expressions of sym-
Bast , Salvisa, and John Burns. Fla.; brothers, Truman Perkins and Coti Sky 2013, in Richmond. pathy may be made to
Bast (Brittany Smith) Wells, Lawrenceburg; Perkins; a son, Timothy She was a member Alzheimer’s Association.
Lawrenceburg; three BRUCE L. WELLS, 85 Robert D. Wells, Shel- Atwood Perkins (Rebecca of the Cropper Baptist
sisters, Melanie Meyer, Bruce L. Wells, 85, of byville; sister, Nancy Wells F. Hutcherson); a sis- Church. KRISTOPHER LEE
Marka (Mike) Burns, Shelbyville, died Mon- Brown, Lawrenceburg; ter, Melissa R. Bush; a She was preceded in PAYTON, JR., INFANT
both of Frankfort, and day, Dec. 31, 2012, at the grandsons, Jeremy Cox, granddaughter, Lily death by her husband, Kristopher Lee Payton,
Susan (Jamie) Anderson, Jewish Hospital in Shel- Lawrenceburg; Timothy Anne-Marie Perkins; and Clifton Stivers; and Jr., infant son of Kristo-
Lawrenceburg; grand- byville. Wells, Longwood, Fla., nieces, Chelsea B. Metts parents Robert Lee and pher Lee Payton and Jes-
children, Jesus Antonio He was a builder and and great granddaughter, and Summer D. Harrod, Anna Pearl Samples sica Rene’e Walker, both
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He was preceded in Clayvil- held Jan. 4 at the Shannon be held Wednesday, Jan. (Beverly), Lawrenceburg; cal Center.
death by his grandparents, lage Baptist Funeral Home with the 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Harrod Gary Stivers (Nina), Including his parents
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A8 | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | The Anderson News EDUCATION
Photos furnished
At left: Pictured, from left, are Bailey Turner, Eli Stratton and Matthew Kuhn playing pool with
Nellie Drury at the Anderson County Senior Citizens Center.
Above: Pictured, from left, are Hunter Curtsinger, Jonathan Ellis, Colton Cornish, Colton’s grand-
father Harold Cornish and Leawna Isham as they interview Harold for an essay project conducted
by sixth grade teacher Jennifer Johnson. Johnson said this is the fifth year she’s brought her
students to the senior center to conduct interviews and participate in crafts and activities with
seniors.
ESSAYS Tonjua and Anthony Casey. you, I go to church every was cramped in there if it help you on the farm. That’s My parents are divorced. I
I also have a sister who is Sunday and Wednesday. was only one room. I also one thing I liked the most am in sixth grade, like my
married. Well enough about I go to a smaller church, thought it was funny how that you told me about. teacher, Mrs. Johnson, told
me. It was very nice to meet Freedom Baptist, down you said that if you didn’t One thing most people don’t you. I’m 12 years old, and I
Continued from Page A7
you and I hope to hear back on Powell Taylor Road. get how to do something understand about me is cheer for my school (Ander-
Dear Ms. Doris, from you. We actually recently got a then you could pick up with I don’t put on a country son Middle). I am in Beta
Thank you Ms. Doris for letting Sincerely, new pastor. If you read the the teacher taught the grade girl act like most people Club also (something for
paper, there was a big pic- behind you. do. I love going back to A-B honor roll students).
us interview you. I thought Kennedy Casey
ture of him and his wife Since there was so many of us my hometown and getting We do school wide proj-
it was very cool to inter-
last week. Next, I live with I didn’t get a chance to talk muddy on the farm. For ects. I hope to get to come
view you. I also thought
Dear Ms. Nellie Drury,
my mom, Lori, my dad, to you. So I would like to one it doesn’t bother me. back soon!
it was cool to hear about
your stuff that has hap- Thank you for your time with Alen Tyler, and my sister, tell you a little about myself. I’m sure you were the same Sincerely,
us. I really enjoyed it. After Brooklyn. I have a very lov- I go to ACMS and I love way. You most likely didn’t
pened to you. And you are Haley Studler
reading “Notes from the ing, caring family. My mom sports. I play basketball and have a choice. Well, I’m
really open-minded.
Midnight Driver” it was nice works at ECC, and my dad baseball. sure by the time you get
Something I thought was cool
is that you go fishing with to meet you. You are very works at Toyota factory in Sincerely, here you probably want me Dear Mr. Harold Cornish,
sweet. You gave me some Georgetown. to stop talking. So I better Thank you for allowing me to
your neighbors. What is the Chase Smith
biggest fish you have ever advice and I plan to use it. Sincerely, let you go. talk to you. I’m twelve years
caught? I think it is cool On Wednesday you told me Allison (Alli) Hill Sincerely, old and I’m good friends
that I should “learn every- Dear Ms. Marie Burns, with your grandson, Col-
that you work for home Natalie Nichols
thing you can in school and Thank you for giving me a ton Cornish. Thank for the
health. I also thought it was
college.” I am the girl who Dear Doris, wonderful experience at interview.
pretty awesome that you
sat next to you. You also I would like to thank you for the Senior Center. I learned Dear Ms. Tiaudi, I enjoyed the things you
had a man teacher for the
complimented my hand- letting me and my friend a lot about how you lived I want to thank you for shar- shared with me. I think it’s
first time. I also had a man
writing. I also thought it interview you. I am glad back then. It was pretty ing your personal life with funny that you don’t even
teacher for the first time in
was cool that for Christmas I got to come; it was an cool learning that you are me and my friends. I real- remember going to school.
third grade and I thought
you used a shoebox instead experience for me. from a different country ly enjoyed walking to the I also love to play basket-
it was really cool. I also
of a stocking. When you said you had out- also. I hope you enjoyed senior center. It was one of ball, that’s why I think it’s
thought it was cool advice
Something you might find door restroom, I thought having us over to visit you the most fun field trip I’ve awesome that you played
you gave us.
interesting about me is that to myself boy that is not all. I hope we can meet up had this year. basketball. You had a really
One think I like to do is play
I have all A’s and B’s in like today where have ours again sometime. I thought it was really interest- cool job too being in the
football. I play for the
school. Again, thank you for inside. It would have been Honestly, I think the cool- ing that you are from Aus- sheriff’s office. You had
Anderson County Falcons.
your time and advice. a great experience to have est thing you told me is tria. I haven’t met anyone some nice advice too, to
Sincerely,
Sincerely, lived back then and watch that you worked on a farm that comes from another keep on going to school.
Ben Moore the world change. when you were little. That’s country. School back I’ve got to share with you
Lauren Yocum
To tell some stuff about me something we have in com- then I remember as you some stuff about me now.
Dear Mary Jane, I love to play sports and mon. I work on a farm. I told me was very simple. Well, you already know I
Dear Mr. Herman,
spend time with my family. have been since I was about There wasn’t any technol- like basketball., but I also
I would like to thank you for
Thank you, Herman, for the I also love animals. I enjoy 8 years old. I’m 11 now. I ogy or anything like that. play football and baseball.
letting me come and talk
chance to meet and inter- playing games and playing can believe all your hard You lived out in the country I’ve played many sports
with you on Monday. Also,
view you. You were very outside. work and effort you put too. Swam with the fish with your grandson Colton
I would like to thank you for
sharing with me. I would kind and you taught me so Sincerely, into working all those long in your pond. I once lived too. I’ve enjoyed meeting
much. Thank you for things hours after school. I can farther away from town, you and I also enjoyed the
also like to thank you for Joshua Rousey
you shared and told me honestly say that I know but it wasn’t as far as you interview. You’re awesome.
being so nice and kind to
me. Lastly, I would like about. how hard it was back then I’m positive. I’m really sorry Sincerely,
It’s very cool that you have Dear Ms. Nellie, without all the machines to that your husband passed.
to thank you for being so Hunter Curtsinger
been to Alaska too, and Thank you for letting us come
open-minded.
been to 52 countries in and talk to you. I had a
I thought you telling me about
Europe. You’ve been very really good time. You are a
the Palmer Method and
interesting. Your grand- really nice person. It’s not Anderson County’s
how you got slapped on
children are very cute. The every day you get to inter-
the hand for talking was school you went to is also view someone. S T U D E N T S
interesting. The reason I
very interesting too. One It’s nice to know how school
thought this is because the
grade in each room and all. has changed since you
teacher now aren’t allowed
The work you did is just like were in school. You said
to discipline kids that way
my dad’s. My dad works you worked at Heritage
anymore. Also, the teachers for Kentucky Agriculture Hall, well, my mom worked W E E K
do not teacher cursive writ-
ing anymore. too. He’s the manager at there a while back. You also of
the farm for KSU. I played said you got married when
Since we didn’t really have
enough time to talk one-on- baseball and was pretty you were in high school. the
good at it too. Did you finish school after
one, I would like to tell you
Sincerely, you got married? You also
something about me. First,
said you have four chil-
I am 11 years old and have Kaitlyn Reed
dren and 13 grandchildren.
one brother and one sister.
That’s a lot.
Next, I love to play baseball Dear Ms. Marie,
As you know I am in sixth
every spring. Last, I am an
Thank you for spending your grade. I am 11 years old
avid hunter and go hunting
time talking to me. I think and I go to Anderson Coun-
any time I can.
you are a very interesting ty Middle School. I have
Sincerely,
person. So, again, than you 10 dogs, four cats, three
Nathan Sallee for talking to me. horses, and two fish. I love
First off, I am very sorry about them all! I have a big family
Dear Ms. Sea, your husband. However, it too. I have 14 aunts and
sounds like you’re never uncles, 23 cousins, seven
I would like to thank you for
lonely with two children, nephews, one niece, and
letting me interview you. I
five grandchildren, and nine one grandparent. (That was
appreciated your kindness
great grandchildren. Also, only on my dad’s side!) I
because we were very shy
when you were in school, live in Lawrenceburg and I
to interview you.
you and your classmates am planning to live here the
I loved hearing the things you
must have been pretty fit, rest of my life.
did as a child. I thought
with you walking more than It was nice meeting you and I BEN JENNINGS GARY ‘TRE’ SHARP
it was very cool that you
a mile ever single day. Talk- hope to see you again.
worked on a farm. I live on
a farm and have to help out iIn wgo aubldo uhta vseta nyienvge ri ng usehsaspeed, Sincerely, GrEaldeem &en Stacrhyo oSlc: hFoifotlh grade, Robert B. Turner GFarvaodrei t&e SScuhbojeocl:t :J Augnrioicr,u Plthuoreenix Academy
a bunch, so I kinda know River Shackleford Favorite Subject: Reading Favorite Musical Artist: Jason Aldean
how it was for you when you were 84 years old. All Favorite Musical Group: Caged Elephants Last Book I Read: ‘Unwind’
you were younger. those years of walking to Last Book I Read: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Last Movie I Saw: ‘Ted’
and from school really paid Dear Ellreeda Wickizer, Ever’ Person in History I’d Most Like to Meet:
Since I didn’t get a chance to
off. Also, I am almost jeal- My name is Chase Smith. I Last Movie I Saw: ‘Despicable Me’ George Washington
tell you about me I will in ous that you worked on would like to thank you Person in History I’d Most Like to Meet: Future Plans: Full-time fi refi ghter
this letter. I am 11 years old George Washington Principal’s Comments: Tre is a very caring student.
a farm. I know it’s hard for talking to us. It was a
and I love to play softball. Future Plans: To become a professional wrestler He has been working extremely hard this year
I also am obsessed with work, (I like a little bit of a good activity and it went Principal’s Comments: Ben is on our academic and has become a positive role model for other
cheerleading. I am a cheer- challenge) but I’ve always well with the book we were team. He plays football for the Falcons in students. His positive attitude is a great infl uence
wanted to work on a farm. reading in class. Frankfort and is a member of Cub Scouts Pack 38 on others.
leader here at the middle
I know that by now you would I thought it was kind of cool in Lawrenceburg. He scored profi cient/
school also. My birthday is distinguished on the KPREP test last year. I am
like to know a little bit about how you went to a one-
on June 14, also known as very proud to have Ben represent Robert B.
me. Let’s start simple. My room school house with
Flag Day. My parents are Turner Elementary School. He is a shining star!
name is Allison Hill and like one teacher. I’m sure it
Thank You
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who helped me celebrate my Bluegrass Community and Technical College is proud to recognize and congratulate
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COMMUNITY TheAndersonNews Wednesday,January9,2013 I A9
Snowy fun in Lawrenceburg
Photos furnished
JakeRowland, sonofJamie and Chrystal Rowland, makes asnow angel on Dec.28after Anderson County was
blanketed in snow two weeks ago.
EvanRowland winds upfor asnowball pitch during asnowball fight on Dec.29•
.
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When several inches of snow fell two weeks ago in Anderson County, Naomi
Hedden of SOl South Main St.captured these images of her children, Jamin and
Jonathan, with asnowman they created.
TheRowland kids made afirefighter snowman for their dadJamie Rowland, who servesonthe Lawrenceburg
FireDepartment, reader and mom Chrystal Rowland saidvia e-mail. Pictured, from left, are Laney, Evanand
Jake Rowland.
ECCkindergartener Kylie Ball poseswith the snow lady' her dad, Ben, helpe[
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Naomi Hedden also submitted this shot of snow-covered shrubbery outside of her home. build, according to reader Mona Brewer.
A10 | Wednesday, January 9, 2013 | The Anderson News COMMUNITY
School district settles
civil rights lawsuit
From staff reports was an offer from Superintendent
The Anderson County School Dis- Sheila Mitchell to return to work as
trict has settled a civil rights lawsuit a cafeteria cook, and another offer
brought by an instructional assistant, to return to work as an instructional
according to federal court records. assistant, which Campbell subse-
The terms have yet to be disclosed, quently accepted.
but court records reveal that the dis- In all, she was out of work from
trict has agreed to a settlement with May through October of 2011.
Kathy Campbell of 1077 Indian Trail Campbell claims that after hav-
Way, Lawrenceburg, who claimed her ing her position eliminated, Mitchell
rights were violated when she lost her called her in June of 2011 and offered
job at the end of the 2010-11 school the cafeteria position. Campbell
year. claims that Mitchell expressed doubts
Campbell claimed that other clas- that she could physically perform
sified employees with less seniority the job “due to a recent medical pro-
were able to keep their jobs, a viola- cedure,” then called the Kentucky
tion of state statutes and board policy. Unemployment Office to “advise that
She also claimed her rights were vio- Campbell’s claim for unemployment
lated under the 5th and 14th amend- benefits should be denied because she
ments of the Constitution. had just made Campbell a job offer.”
The district, through its attorney, In August of 2011, Mitchell again
originally denied the claims. contacted Campbell and offered to
In her lawsuit, Campbell sought to bring her back as an instructional
recover lost wages and benefits, along assistant, this time to care for a stu-
with having her retirement service dent who travels each day to the Ken-
Photo by Meaghan Downs
credit restored. tucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
School Resource Officers Joe Saunier, left, and Paul Blackhurst, right, discuss the safety secu-
She also sought to recover attorney Campbell balked, saying that her
rity drill to be conducted Tuesday morning at Anderson County High School. Schools across the
fees and “all other relief to which she original position required her to be
country are reviewing security plans in light of the tragic mass shooting that occurred in New- may appear entitled.” able to lift only 50 pounds. Mitchell’s
town, Conn., that killed 20 students and several adults at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Campbell was notified by letter in offer, she said, would require her to
May of 2011 that, due to a reduction lift the 65-pound student as well as
in workforce, her position with the carry the student’s wheelchair up and
School system reviews security
school was being terminated after 11 down stairs.
years of employment, according to Both, she claimed, “are duties well
documents on file in federal court. in excess of the official job require-
in response to tragic shooting
Later that month, Campbell hired ments of the Anderson County
an attorney and argued that others Schools’ adopted instructional assis-
with less seniority were retained, tant job description.”
including two people who had no But in October, Campbell signed
Officers conduct lockdowns Christian Academy prior experience at the high school, the job offer, which ran only through
administrator on school safety where Campbell worked. the end of the 2011-12 school year and
to test safety procedures Campbell filed her lawsuit in Feb- could only be renewed at Mitchell’s
Steve Carmichael, Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg
ruary of 2012 despite what she claims discretion.
school administrator, said school safety at the Academy
By Meaghan Downs isn’t necessarily heightened by the Connecticut shooting
News staff because school safety is a “focused, ongoing, conscious
effort from day one when you become a school adminis-
Following the tragic December
trator at any level.”
school shooting in Newtown, Conn.,
Carmichael said in an e-mail interview that the Christian
many school districts across the
Academy, located in the former Early Childhood Center on
country are beginning 2013 by re-
Main Street, has a buzzer system and a camera for visual
evaluating their schools’ safety pro-
identification.
cedures.
He said the school has a school safety committee that is
Anderson County is no exception.
reviewing the school’s current plan and maki ng adjust-
School Resource Officer Joe Sau-
ments to allow for the Academy’s building size and loca-
nier checked the locked door of a
tion.
Saffell Street Elementary classroom
Tuesday morning during a lockdown, Anderson Public Library
one of several drills being conducted
to update its security policy
at Anderson County schools that day.
“Kids have been doing an excel- What happened in Connecticut is unlikely to happen at the
lent job, everybody’s quiet,” Saunier, Anderson Public Library, Library Director Pam Mullins said.
who has been a school resource offi- But she’d like to explore options to improve security in the
cer at the Anderson County Middle library building so staff and patrons can be secure and call
School for about four years, said. for help if necessary.
Officers walked the elementary “Since we are a public facility, there are many options that
wings and hallways, checking doors schools have that aren’t available to us,” Mullins said via
and waiting for no response when e-mail. “We obviously can’t deny entry to the public or lock
they shouted words like “sheriff” our doors during business hours.” Photo furnished
through the door. Mullins said the library staff will be evaluating the children’s Pictured, from left, are Pam Rice, Shirley Thornberry, CASA Executive Director Shirley Elikin
Saunier said each classroom was programming room — mostly constructed out of glass and Nettie Halvorson donating the Auxiliary first check for its CASA donation pledge.
instructed not to answer the door at — to see if the glass can be made opaque and an alterna-
American Legion Auxiliary
all, even if someone says they are tive exit can be created into the staff area.
with the police department. She said the library will also look at changing locks on all
It’s small things like that, Sau- programming, staff and storage areas so that they are
nier said, that they’ll be looking to lockable from the inside. pledges to donate to CASA
improve as schools review their secu- Other safety options the library is considering include:
rity measures. • making access to staff areas by security coded keypads
School Resource Officer Paul only
Blackhurst, who works at Anderson • upgrading security cameras From staff reports children by donating Want to help?
County High School, said not all situ- • changing some interior and exterior doors to have less The American Legion much needed money
To contribute, make checks payable to
ations can be avoided, but conduct- glass Auxiliary Unit 34 has or by volunteering,”
CASA and mail to P.O. Box 193, Law-
ing safety drills like the one at Saf- • replacing some wooden doors with steel or other more pledged to donate $100 the release states. “Each
renceburg, KY, 40342. To volunteer,
fell Street Elementary are important secure materials per month for a year person can make a dif-
call 502-875-0702.
to get people thinking. • panic buttons at the desk to alert staff in the back and pos- to the Court Appointed ference.
“All we’re trying to do is get sibly the police Special Advocates for “There are 55 chil-
people aware of the possibility,” The library plans to conduct safety training for employees Abused and Neglected dren in Anderson Coun- tucky has the highest
Blackhurst said as he left Saffell to on how to protect themselves, Mullins said. Children or CASA. This ty in the court system at death rate of children
perform the next security drill at A meeting had been scheduled with a security technology money will be paid this time and 20 cases on from abuse.”
the high school, “get people thinking firm for further recommendations, she said. quarterly, according to the waiting list. There To contribute, make
about ‘what if?’” a release from the Aux- is not enough money or checks payable to CASA
School officials and local law iliary. volunteers. Currently and mail to P.O. Box
enforcement, EMS, city and county system at the front door of the “We are challeng- there are 31 volunteers 193, Lawrenceburg, KY,
fire departments, as well as the Ken- building to control who is permitted ing every organization, and a desperate need for 40342. To volunteer, call
tucky State Police, were scheduled to to enter the school building. business, church and 15 more. There will be a 502-875-0702.
meet last week, according to Ander- A few administrators such as Saf- individual to make a training class in January “Please help save our
son County Superintendent Sheila fell Street principal Robin Arnzen commitment to save our for new volunteers. Ken- CASA kids,” the press
Mitchell, to provide feedback and requested quotes on purchasing a release said.
buzzer system, Mitchell said, but
perform school safety assessments.
it’s still to be determined if that
Representatives from city, county Zumba dance fitness classes offered
expense, or other safety changes,
and state police assisted in conduct-
will be funded by individual schools’
ing Tuesday’s safety drills as well
as Mitchell, Saffell Street Principal site-based councils or the Board of From staff reports $5 per class or $45 for 10 Zumba is a mixture
Robin Arnzen, City Fire Chief Rob- Education. Anderson Communi- classes. of body movements
ert Hume and Director of Student “Once the assessments are com- ty Education will offer According to a press with easy to follow
Services Derek Shouse. plete and suggestions are ready to be a Zumba dance fitness release from ACE, dance steps.”
All schools, Mitchell said via discussed, a scheduled meeting will class every Tuesday and “Zumba is a fusion of Bring hand weights
e-mail, have been asked to review take place with the team to review Thursday beginning Jan. Latin and international for the toning seg-
current safety procedures with their ways we can improve for the safety 15 in the Saffell Street music-dance themes ment of the workout,
“front line” office staff and teachers. of our students and staff,” Mitchell Elementary cafeteria. that creates a dynamic, and wear comfortable
As of press time, photo identifi- said. Tonjua Casey is the exciting and effective clothes and tennis shoes.
cation is not mandatory to enter a Arnzen said Saffell Street had certified instructor for fitness workout. The The class is available
school building or attend a school- already conducted a school safety the class. routines feature aerobics for interested partici-
related function, but may be asked check earlier that morning before Session I will be held training with a combi- pants ages 12 and older.
for photo ID prior to entering a facil- local law enforcement arrived to from 4:15-5 p.m. Session nation of fast and slow For more informa-
ity. perform its own drill. II will be held 5:15-6 p.m. rhythms that tone and tion, contact Jacque
“Photo IDs are required to be She said it was important for the The cost of the class is sculpt the body. Zeller at 839-3754.
students to feel comfortable and as
shown at schools when school staff
safe as possible during lockdown
do not know the individual visiting S Soommeetthhiinngg BBuuggggiinngg YYoouu??
drills.
or picking up the students,” Mitchell
Saunier agreed, adding that they
said. Your first STEP
made sure most of the officers were
Visitors to Anderson County
is to let us know!
in uniform to make the kids com-
schools are required, she said, to
Write a letter to
fortable with the presence of offi-
enter the building through the front
cers. the editor!
doors and sign in at the office to
“We’re going through everything
receive a visitor sticker. Mail your letter to:
Side and rear doors are being mon- we can,” he said, “and everything we Letters to the Editor
can think of to make everything as P.O. Box 410
itored throughout the day to ensure
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
safe as possible.”
they are being locked, Mitchell said.
Or email your letter to:
Some, but not all, Anderson Coun-
[email protected]
Comment at theandersonnews.com.
ty public schools possess a buzzer