Anderson news (The), 2014-01-29

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CARLSON SAYS GOODBYE IN FINAL
COLUMN AS HE SEES ‘EM, A4
Candidates in place following
election fi ling deadline, A16
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Setting standards of excellence since 1877
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky Wednesday, January 29, 2014 75 cents
Middle school student receives death threat
Police seek warrant to track source of message tacted police after learning incident, and that it has been ing that even if I locate (the
her daughter had been sent aggravating trying to find a suspect), may not be able to
a message threatening her perpetrator with only a user- charge (him or her),” Saunier
From staff reports School student early last life from an unknown user of name to go by. At this point in said.
City police are working week. the mobile instant messaging the investigation, he said, he’s Kik, according to its web-
to track down an unknown According to Lawrence- service Kik on her daughter’s not sure if the user is local, site, was founded in 2009 and
user of a popular instant mes- burg police officer and mid- Instagram account. out of state or even out of the currently has more than 100
saging service who allegedly dle school resource officer Saunier said both the country. million users who are able to
sent a death threat by text to Joe Saunier, the mother of a mother and daughter have “It’s as aggravating as it can
an Anderson County Middle seventh grade student con- been pretty shaken up by the be, and it’s aggravating know- See THREAT, Page A3
School district
Giles
plays hardball
‘cared
with ousted
about
softball coach
people’
Judge denies restraining order;
Services Thursday
attorney says Glass used field
for city councilman
to conduct ‘private business’
By Meaghan Downs
News staff
By Ben Carlson
City councilman, News staff
former state trooper
The school district’s attorney alleged
and beloved grand-
Monday that former varsity softball coach
father
Brian Glass used the district’s
William
softball facility to operate a
Larry
“private business,” and that
Giles
a uniform purchase for the
is sure
team benefitted a member of
to be
his family.
remem-
The allegations came dur-
bered
ing a two-hour hearing that
Giles not only ended with Circuit Court Glass
for his
Judge Charles Hickman reject-
dogged
ing Glass’ motion for an emer-
commitment to public Photo by Meaghan Downs
gency restraining order against the school
Danyelle Fitzpatrick participates in a snowball fight with friends Saturday afternoon in the
service, but also for his
district that would have given him back his
love for people. county park. Although snow has provided fun and days out of school for students, more missed
coaching job.
SNOW
Giles, 74, died Satur- dSays coauld styart e atiingt in toa their isumnme’r vtacations. More snow photos, A8-9.
Following Hickman’s ruling, Glass’ attor-
day, Jan. 25 at his home
of natural causes. See GLASS, Page A2
According to Anderson
County Coroner Mark
Tussey, Giles had been Anderson News
struggling with sev-
eral medical issues in
the last few months, School year could be extended if weather forces more missed days among state’s best
including a heart ail-
ment.
Born in Anderson By Meaghan Downs Make-up days set
County to the late News staff Advertising places second, news
John William and Students will make up those days recently dismissed for
Mother Nature decided students and
Christine Perry Giles, winter weather on Feb. 3 and March 10. third in annual statewide contest
staff in Anderson County needed more
William Larry Giles The Board of Education voted to use Presidents’ Day, Feb.
than a week off from school follow-
spent several years in 17, as an additional make up day. The district may also
ing biting cold temperatures that kept From staff reports
the Marine Corps and need to consider spring break or Memorial Day if more
more than 26 years snow-covered roads icy and students at school is cancelled because of winter weather. The Anderson News staff placed in top
home. three in the state for general excellence in
with the Kentucky
A three-day weekend was already editorial and second place for advertising
State Police as a troop- scheduled due to the Martin Luther county. among large weeklies during the 2013 Ken-
er, instructor and as King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 21, After a brief warm-up the weekend tucky Press Association award ceremony
part of the Governor’s but administrators decided to dismiss prior to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a held last Saturday.
security detail. school Friday, Jan. 17 due to slick roads wind chill forced temperatures below
He also served as See AWARDS, Page A3
in the western and northern areas of the See SNOW, Page A2
the director of law
enforcement division
Carlson promoted, will publish daily paper in New Mexico
with Kentucky Fish &
Wildlife, and had been
serving his 16th year as
city councilman at the
time of his death. From staff reports Carlson’s last day at the always remember our time During his tenure at The
Giles is survived by The Anderson News Editor newspaper is scheduled for Fri- here as a wonderful experience Anderson News, Carlson has
his wife of 53 years and Publisher Ben Carlson has day, Jan. 31. among terrific people.” been recognized with numer-
Pat Holland Giles; been promoted to the position “Leaving Lawrenceburg will Formerly the managing edi- ous awards from the Kentucky
two children, John W. of publisher at the Los Alamos be difficult, but this is a great tor of the Brunswick Beacon in Press Association and Land-
Giles of Lawrence- Monitor, a daily newspaper opportunity for me profession- Shallotte, N.C., Carlson arrived mark Community Newspapers
burg and Christy owned by Landmark Media ally,” Carlson said. “This has in Lawrenceburg in 2006 to fill for his news coverage, opinion
Enterprises, which also owns been my family’s home for the position of publisher and
See GILES, Page A6 See CARLSON, Page A3
The Anderson News. the past eight years, and we’ll editor.
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A2 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Anderson News FROM THE FRONT
SNOW
Continued from Page A1
freezing once more with more snow
turning to ice to keep schools closed
from Tuesday, Jan. 21 into Friday, Jan.
24.
Most after school extracurricular
activities including sports practices
and games found themselves can-
celed due to school closings and bad
weather and the annual January dis-
trict-wide spelling bee was postponed
because of the closures.
According to Superintendent Shei-
la Mitchell, five staff members spent
a portion of their snow days driving
around the county to check road con-
ditions, later posting photos of roads
such as Powell Taylor, Anderson City,
Jenny Lillard, Westwood an Lanes
Mill, to name a few.
Derek Shouse, director of student
services, said some of the staff was up
at 4:30 a.m. to monitor road conditions
in the county where it might be dan-
gerous for district buses. Photo by Ben Carlson
In addition to the safety of stu- Snow-covered school busses remain parked as wintery weather forced schools to close for nearly a week.
dents, dismissing school on a day in
which there is probable cause for ty schedules 170 instructional days Snow days: blessing or a curse?
low attendance also affects funding due to its longer overall school day.
based on the district’s average daily Current make up days being used to The Anderson News recently asked some Facebook readers what they thought of the unusual number of recent
attendance (ADA) rate. Although low offset the recent dismissals will be school dismissals, and if there are any particular challenges when it comes to a week of their children at home:
attendance does have a direct effect Feb. 3 and March 10, Mitchell said.
on funding, Shouse said none of last Presidents’ Day, a national holiday, “The only problem I have is that the kids are going crazy in the house. It’s too cold to go out and play in the snow.
week’s dismissals were decided based will also be used to make up school I know people have issues with childcare but I would rather school be called off and the kids, teachers, bus driv-
on financial consequences of closing. closures after being approved by the ers and more, are safe. I think of the teachers that have to stand outside for car duty also.”
Low attendance is also a detriment Board of Education at its Monday
to keeping students on track academi- night board meeting. “I hate the idea of making up so many missed days. I would much rather have our students and staff safe. We
cally, he added. As of Friday, Jan. 24, the tentative aren’t just dealing with adult drivers either. We have to remember how many high school students drive and
“With the high standards expected last day of school has been scheduled would be on the roads too.”
of our students, they deserve to have for Friday, May 30 given the district
access to teaching,” Shouse said. doesn’t have any more bad weather “These days have been legitimate, it’s the couple-three days they called when all we got was rain that was the
“Hopefully this weather will break, cancellations, Shouse said. Other problem...”
we can get back to routines, and focus make up days the district may con-
our energy on teaching and learning.” sider include spring break, scheduled “I am a stay at home mom for the first time in 10 years. My kids have been going outside to play everyday and
According to state law, the district for March 28 through April 4, or running errands with me. They miss their friends but the mental break from school is refreshing for them. We
is required to have at least 177 six- Memorial Day, according to Shouse. work in their reading and spelling words every day to keep them thinking. If the county would plow the neigh-
hour instructional days for the 2013- borhood roads they could go to school....until then we are getting some time I haven’t had since they started
2014 school year, and Anderson Coun- Comment at theandersonnews.com. school.”
GLASS reinstated, Glass con- that determination. denied one that would
tends that if the district Hickman granted have removed the
“Even if Ms. Mitchell is wrong, she’s entitled to be
hires another varsity the district’s motion to school board.
Continued from Page A1 wrong in her interpretation of the law. If Sheila coach while his suit have the parents of one
makes its way through softball player removed Comment at theander-
ney, David Guarnieri, got up one morning and decided it’s time for a
court, it would harm his from the lawsuit, but sonnews.com.
accused school Superin- change, she has the right to do that.”
career.
tendent Sheila Mitchell
—Robert Chenoweth, During testimony,
and her attorney, Robert
School district attorney he said that his goal is The Anderson News
Chenoweth, of “playing
coach softball at the col-
games” while question-
legiate level and to do
ing if an anti-nepotism (USPS 025-300)
so, he would first need
law is the only reason essence, he reported to that he wasn’t ruling on
to win a state title at the Ben Carlson, Publisher/Editor
Glass is no longer the athletic director Rick the nepotism issue, only
high school level.
varsity coach. Sallee, not the high that the motion didn’t He said this year’s ADVERTISING: Jack Watson, Sales Representative; Tamara Smith, Sales Representative
“Brian is entitled to school principal. meet the criteria to issue BUSINESS OFFICE: Rita Adams, Bookkeeper
team has a chance to do
some honest answers,” During Monday’s a restraining order. CIRCULATION: Janie Bowen, Circulation Assistant; Bill Woodruff, Delivery Driver;
that and him not being Rich Whitaker, Delivery Driver
Guarnieri said moments hearing, Chenoweth “That won’t be decid-
there harms him and his DESIGN: Mary Madden Garrison, Creative Director
after the hearing ended, peppered Brian Glass ed today,” Hickman said.
former players. NEWS: Ben Carlson, General Manager/Editor; John Herndon, Sports Editor;
adding that he is consid- with questions about his Throughout the hear- Meaghan Downs, News Editor
Guarnieri, his attor-
ering taking Hickman’s interaction with previ- ing, Chenoweth con-
ney, contended through- The Anderson News is published each Wednesday. Periodical postage is paid at Lawrenceburg, Ky.
ruling to the state’s ous principals, including tended that Brian Glass
out the hearing that The Anderson News is located at 1080 Bypass South, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Phone: [phone].
Court of Appeals. “His his former principal and his attorney could Fax: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.theandersonnews.com.
Mitchell, through legal
players are entitled to Ronnie Fields. not establish that he Subscription prices:
counsel, misapplied the Anderson County, Chaplin, Waddy, Salvisa, Mount Eden and Willisburg ZIP codes:
some honest answers “Do you remember had a “concrete personal anti-nepotism law and, 1 year, $37.10, 6 months, $21.20, 3 months, $11.66
about why he’s not Mr. Fields talking to you right” to be the varsity Elsewhere in state: 1 year $49.82, 6 months, $28.10, 3 months, $14.84
because of that, Brian Out-of-state: 1 year, $60, 6 months, $35; 3 months, $18.
coaching. If [the school about the inappropriate softball coach.
Glass should be able to Newsstand copies: 75 cents. Prices include tax.
district] is going to play purchase of uniforms?” He also contended POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Anderson News, P.O. Box, 410, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
return as varsity coach
games and not address Chenoweth asked, add- that even if Mitchell Advertising deadline is noon Monday.
until the court has made
what the issue is, it’s a ing that the purchase misapplied the anti-
disservice to my client.” would benefit a family nepotism law in reas-
Glass lost his coach- member of the Glass signing Brian Glass, it
ing and teaching jobs brothers. didn’t matter because
at the high school last Glass said he did. coaches serve on a year-
summer when Mitch- “Do you remember to-year basis at her dis-
ell named his brother, Mr. Fields talking to you cretion.
Chris, interim high about using the soft- “Even if Ms. Mitchell
school principal. Mitch- ball field [to operate] a is wrong, she’s entitled
ell reassigned Brian private business?” Che- to be wrong in her
Glass to teach at the noweth asked. interpretation of the
middle school and be an Brian Glass said he law,” Chenoweth said.
assistant middle school remembered that con- “If Sheila got up one
softball coach. versation, too. morning and decided
Glass objected, saying Hickman, the judge, it’s time for a change,
the state’s anti-nepotism said in denying Brian she has the right to do
law doesn’t apply to Glass’ motion to be that.”
coaches and that, in reinstated immediately In his motion to be
FROM THE FRONT The Anderson News Wednesday, January 29, 2014 A3
Chiropractor offers help for free medical clinic
CARLSON cal Court reorganizing
the commission and
taking over its budget.
Continued from Page A1 Carlson was also From staff reports release. Kroger for $22.99 plus tax, Schulz
named the Kentucky A local chiropractor is offering “The free medical clinic here said, and will be given to the free
writing and communi-
Sheriff’s Association’s a free initial visit to those who in Lawrenceburg needs our clinic in exchange for the free
ty service through his
Civilian Supporter of brings a blood glucose monitor- help,” Dr. Brian Schulz of Law- initial visit, which is valued at
work in journalism.
the Year in 2013 after ing kit to benefit the Anderson renceburg Family Chiropractic $150.
Carlson has been
being nominated by County Community Medical said in a news release. The offer is good through the
honored twice, most
Sheriff Troy Young. Clinic, according to a news The monitor, along with test- end of February. To schedule an
recently in 2011, with
Carlson most recent- ing strips, can be purchased at appointment, call 839-7774.
the Kentucky Press
Association community ly took home several
service award during first, second and third
AWARDS advertising. for best sports feature Carlson, Downs and
his eight years at the place awards in the
newspaper. 2013 Kentucky Press The Anderson News story, second place for Herndon also received
For the 2011 prize Association awards staff as a whole won best general news story a third place award for
Continued from Page A1 third place in the state and third place for best
Carlson, who has more ceremony held last best on-going/contin-
for general excellence feature story.
than two decades’ expe- Saturday, including a Creative Director Mary ued coverage for their
for the weekly Class 3 Carlson and Downs
rience in community top three finish for The Garrison won second reporting on the ACLU
division with a total of jointly received first
journalism, competed Anderson News for place for general excel- 15 editorial awards. place for best spot news and post-game prayer
against 50 other publi- overall general excel- lence in advertising in Publisher Ben Carl- coverage regarding cov- saga.
cations. lence. the state for the weekly son won first place for erage of the May 2013 Anderson News Sum-
His submission Carlson will be join- Class 3 division with a best editorial, first place industrial park fire. mer 2013 intern Bria
detailed the work he ing the Los Alamos total of 22 awards. for best spot news photo, Sports Editor John Granville also received
did to uncover viola- Monitor, a daily news- Garrison took home a second place and honor- Herndon received multi-
a third place award for
tions of open meetings paper located in Los total of four first place able mention for best ple awards for his cover-
best picture essay in the
statutes and spending Alamos, N.M., as pub- awards, eight second headline and third place age, including first and
irregularities of the lisher. places, seven third for best enterprise or third place wins for best Class 3 category.
tourism commission, places and three honor- analytical story. sports column and first
which resulted in the Comment at theander- able mentions for her News editor Meaghan and second place awards Comment at theander-
Anderson County Fis- sonnews.com. copy and design work in Downs won first place for best sports story. sonnews.com.
THREAT in 48-72 hours. threatened the stu- in this particular case, Kik surfaced in the The case regarding
Saunier said the case dent can be traced and if necessary, the county news early last week the Anderson County
is still an active investi- tracked down, he or she attorney’s office would after a 13-year-old Janes- Middle School student is
Continued from Page A1 gation, and said he could could be charged with work hard to bring ville, Wisc., teen was currently under investi-
not comment further on at least one count of ter- suspects back to face sexually assaulted by gation by the Lawrence-
share messages and pho-
exactly what the mes- roristic threatening, a charges. a 20-year-old man who burg police department
tos within other smart-
sage sent to the juvenile misdemeanor, he said. “I think the most she met through Kik. with the assistance of
phone applications such
said other than that The likelihood of that important thing to be The man contacted the Kentucky State
as Instagram.
the message included a suspect facing those take away from this the teen using Kik in Police crime lab.
Saunier said he does
threat to end the girl’s misdemeanor charges is is that parents need to conjunction with Insta-
not believe the student
life. slim, Saunier said, espe- be cognizant of social gram, according to the Comment at theander-
accessed the threatening
To his knowledge, cially if the suspect sent media sites their kids Jan. 21 article from The sonnews.com.
message from her cell
Saunier said, no mes- the threat while living are on,” Lewis said. Janesville Gazette.
phone, but used another
sages were sent from out of state.
device and found the
the juvenile to the sus- According to Ander-
message through her
pect in response to the son County Attorney
Instagram account.
suspect’s initial contact Bobbi Jo Lewis and
He added that he’s not
with the student. Anderson County
sure of the exact date
Kik allows users to Sheriff Troy Young, sus-
when the message was
chat without registering pects with out of state
received by the girl.
a cell phone number, residencies cannot be
Saunier said he filed a
making the service extradited back to Ken-
preservation search war-
extremely attractive to tucky on misdemeanor
rant Jan. 22 with Kik’s West Park Shopping Center,
young people, accord- charges, only felony
custodian of records Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
ing to Kik CEO Ted charges. 502-839-7006
asking for any records
Livingston in a CNET Young said one 95 Settlers Center Road
attached to the suspect’s Taylorsville, KY 40071
article from December option for police would
user account (the user- 502-477-2113
2013. Usernames are be to issue a warrant
name in question, moth-
most often exchanged for the suspect’s arrest
er ------ uses an expletive
on social networks Insta- if he or she ever came
unfit for publication.)
gram, Tumblr and Twit- into Kentucky with the
Kik responded imme-
ter to talk with other intent to do harm.
diately to Saunier’s
people, Livingston said Lewis said that
warrant, adding officers
in the article. although extradition
would receive a response
If the suspect who may not be an option
A4 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Anderson News OPINION
Letters to editor
best legacy of all
Column as I see ’em (for the last time) …
The graveyards are full of irreplaceable people.
A former co-worker told me that God knows how
many years ago after a much younger version of me proudly
announced that I was leaving my job for greener pastures.
I did my best to be humble and gracious when I
announced I had taken another job, but the fellow
who made the graveyard quip obviously saw right
through me.
Not that it was too difficult because deep down
I was digging the fact that replacing the work I’d
done would be fairly difficult, if for no other reason
than I was one of the few willing to do so much for
so little pay.
Ben
In fact, I had glorious visions dancing through
Carlson
my head of the company dragging me aside just
before my grand exit, promising me a butt load of Publisher
money and begging me to stay. I’d say no and leave
that wretched bunch behind to fail miserably while
I went on to outrageous personal success.
Of course neither happened. That newspaper to this day con-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
tinues to do fairly well, and actually grew beyond what I pro-
duced during several years at the helm.
Me? I have since advanced in rank and pay multiple times, Proposed Bluegrass Pipeline pitting
but have swallowed much more of life’s realities and under-
stand that getting ahead is more difficult than saying yes to a
new, higher-paying job.
neighbors against each other
It also requires dogged determination, sleep deprivation (at
times) and the ability to keep saying yes when everyone else is
saying no.
I share all of this because, by now, those of you who care like-
To the editor: recently commented: “You’ve got to be nuts
ly know that Friday will be my final day with The Anderson
News. The [proposed] Bluegrass Pipeline to put a large HVL (highly volatile liquids)
has nothing to do with energy inde- pipeline in karst terrain.”
The company that owns this newspaper offered and I accept-
pendence. The pipeline is not about While many hope that new pipelines
ed the job of publisher at our daily newspaper in Los Alamos,
heating homes with natural gas. It is about are safer, the first leg of the recently con-
N.M.
the leftover byproducts of natural gas that structed Keystone Pipeline spilled 12 times
It’s a considerably larger opera-
Please always remember can be shipped elsewhere at ports in the in its first year of operation, including
tion with 15 full- and 10 part-time
that no matter who employees, along with a printing Gulf to produce plastics overseas. It only a 21,000-gallon hazardous liquid spill in
plant. benefits [owners] Williams Company and North Dakota. If Bluegrass Pipeline is con-
steers this ship, this
It’s the next logical step in a Boardwalk. structed, it will leak and could contaminate
newspaper is yours, career I figured out long ago is the The pipeline is damaging our com- the county’s watersheds with Benzene, a
Anderson County, and it’s only one I’ll ever want. munity even though construction hasn’t cancer-causing agent.
up to you to ensure that From Western New York to South begun. Neighbors don’t want to tell neigh- The company has not been forthcoming
Florida and points in between, I’ve bors what to do with their land, but no one about how a large lead could go unnoticed
it remains your watch- plied my trade as best I know how, wants a hazardous pipeline in his or her by their remote system in Oklahoma.
dog instead of a lapdog and feel proud to have done so here neighborhood. But based on industry standards for leak
to those in power. for the past eight years. Many hard-working landowners have detection equipment and the high volume
Have I accomplished all I set out decided that a one-time payment — no of liquids going through the pipeline, an
to do during that time? No, if for no matter how large — is not worth damaging engineer calculated that more than 8,000
other reason than my goals often relations with neighbors, devaluing their gallons of NGL could lead daily and go
exceed my abilities. land and putting their community, families undetected. A Williams NGL lead went
But I am proud of the work I’ve done, including what I’ll and future generations at risk. unnoticed for two weeks last year in Colo-
always consider my greatest accomplishment. Collectively, landowners in the state can rado and their underground water is still
No, it wasn’t helping the paper make money, nor any particu- join the ranks of those saying no to protect poisoned with Benzene.
lar news article, editorial or column. our land, farms, water and the Bluegrass We hope Anderson County landowners
When I first arrived, what struck me was the decided lack name. will consider their families and community
of letters to the editor. I’ve said for years that the letters section The pipeline will carry natural gas liq- and tell the pipeline people that their land
is my favorite part of the newspaper, and I enjoy nothing more uids, a hazardous liquid that exported or cannot be bought with their money.
than when someone steps up with a strong opinion, signs his or used in the petrochemical industry, not Don and I have.
her name and boldly asks that it be printed. natural gas to be used by Kentuckians. The Please call 800-372-7181 [the state’s leg-
Trouble was, no one here seemed interested in writing them proposed route would endanger Anderson
islative hotline] and say you are against
and, with all due respect to my predecessor, the reason seemed County because it would go through karst
the pipeline, eminent domain and ask that
fairly simple. It was because in recent years the paper didn’t lead (underground water and sinkholes) terrain.
your message go to all legislators.
the way by expressing an editorial voice of its own. Leaks could have immediate consequences
The call costs nothing, but it may save
Oh, it had some fun and entertaining columns from time to at locations miles or tens of miles away
our clean water and air.
time, but when it came to taking a stand on local issues it was, to due to groundwater speed, according to one
Jayne and Donnie C. Wells
be kind, silent. Kentucky hydrologist.
I set out to change that by offering thoughts and opinions on Pipeline expert Richard Kuprewicz Lawrenceburg
local issues — often to the dismay and sometimes shock of those
Revenge apparently is best served cold
in power who weren’t accustomed to being so publically ques-
tioned.
Some readers were shocked, too, and actually asked if I were
allowed to write such things.
I assured them that I was, and made sure to let them know Payback! I spent over below last Thursday. It’s not to do a service call. They
that were are, too. 20 years in sunny Ari- supposed to get that cold in crawl up, over and around,
It took some time, but before my first year ended we regu- zona. Each winter, I Kentucky. Jeez-o-pete! in the most uncomfortable
larly received at least a couple of letters each week, including a would delight I was very fortunate not spaces, getting dirty and fro-
smattering that fought back against stances I had taken. in calling or to lose power or have any zen. Next time that you find
Those I enjoyed the most. e-mailing home pipes freeze. I took all the yourself in a drive-thru,
If I leave nothing else behind, my fervent hope is that no about the warm precautions that I could. look around. If you see a
one here ever again feels they can’t speak out on any issue they temperatures Putting a wool blanket and service truck in line behind
choose; that they are emboldened with the knowledge that not I was having, a comforter on the hood of you, buy them a hot drink.
only can they speak out, they should. while all my the truck helped it to start It’s one little way of saying
Contrary to what some may think, it wasn’t my “Column as relatives froze. in the mornings. Someday, thank you.
I see ’em …” efforts that made public officials a bit wary of rais- Now, I’m back I’m getting a barn or garage. You might also remem-
ing taxes or other shenanigans. It was instead seeing a letter here and they Cheryl I know Anderson County ber to call for a routine
from you, dear and constant reader, taking them publicly to task are wintering in may not have the best ame- maintenance check next
Steenerson
while instilling a gnawing fear that many, many more just like Florida or some nities, but you can’t find a November. Have them
Columnist
you felt exactly the same way. other warm better crop of tradespeople give your heating system a
Please always remember that no matter who steers this ship, locale. What anywhere. Those who do thorough inspection and fix
this newspaper is yours, Anderson County, and it’s up to you goes around heating and air condition- anything that shows wear.
to ensure that it remains your watchdog instead of a lapdog to comes around. ing, plumbing and the elec- It gives you peace of mind
those in power. Over the past 17 years, I tric are absolutely the best. and may save you a bundle
Thank you so much for your kindness, even when we dis- have not had actual tem- Can you just imagine how of money.
agreed, and for making 2006-2014 the most memorable eight- peratures of 17 below until busy they have been lately? Mother Nature has made
year stretch of my nomadic career. this past week. My Oregon These folks go out at all sure that all the bad bugs
Weather Station told me hours of the day and night,
See STEENERSON, Page A5
Comment at theandersonnews.com. the temperature was 17.7 in all kinds of weather, just
Snow days much more complicated from educators’ point of view
Time stops for no one, As of last Friday, Anderson shift from Wednesday, May 21 hour to the school day to try effect below-average atten-
and no one is more County students have missed to Friday, May 30. to recover time lost. dance can have on the district
aware of this than nine days of school due to Anderson County has 170 Lawrence County schools getting the funding it needs
Anderson County weather. Five of those days instructional days, and can do in Alabama chose to add based on average daily atten-
administrators were school cancellations in so because its school days are an extra hour from Jan. 8 dance (ADA) rates.
looking to make just the last two weeks, four longer, Shouse said. through the following Friday Jefferson County schools
up snow days. school days dismissed in a Given predictions that win- in order to prevent students decided to stay open Friday,
Sure, snow row. ter isn’t going to magically and staff from having to Jan. 17 and found its atten-
days come with According to a recent arti- transform into springtime for come in on an unscheduled dance slid down 11 percent for
hot chocolate and cle in the Herald-Leader on anyone, we may see students day. that day, according to a tweet
marshmallows, the subject of snow days and celebrating the end of the That’s not the case for from Courier-Journal educa-
warm fires and making up instructional time, school year in early June. Anderson County schools tion reporter Toni Konz.
sledding, cabin the state requires 177 six-hour Jessamine County schools (Shouse said their calendar According to Shouse most
Meaghan
fever and movie school days or a total of 1,062 have already announced won’t allow a longer school districts use the 10-12 per-
Downs
marathons. hours. their last day will be June 4 day), although I’d be inter- cent range when considering
Staff writer
They also If last Friday was the last as of Jan. 24, according to the ested to hear from students, whether to close for illness
involve questions snow day that the district Herald-Leader article, and parents and teachers if that is and weigh how much fund-
about funding takes for the rest of the year Fayette’s will be the day after, something they’d prefer than ing they’d lose if that percent-
formulas, con- and the board votes to use June 5. making up time on a holiday age of students didn’t show
tinued compliance with state Presidents’ Day as a make up Some districts are get- like Presidents’ Day. up for class.
law and strong opinions about day, Director of Student Ser- ting creative in making up And it’s better to be safe But financial matters have
which days are the best days vices Derek Shouse said, then instructional time, a few even than sorry when dismissing
to recover classroom time. the last day of school will temporarily adding an extra school due to the devastating See DOWNS, Page A5
OPINION The Anderson News Wednesday, January 29, 2014 A5
Dealing with life’s problems requires plenty of planning
Unemployment is up in Ander- happens to good people. and less stuff to take care of. Some If bankruptcy or other legal pro-
son County. It’s still below 7 We do have a choice about how families would rather have the boat ceedings seem like an option, then get
percent but an upward trend is we react to challenges. We can feel and go camping every nice weekend good legal advice before you get close
not what we want to see. defeated or we can mobilize efforts than have a backyard pool or a big- to the time when you must make a
The economy has been to overcome the challenge. Financial ger home. Someone else may want decision. The earlier you get help and
showing strength but pressure is something that most of to give up commuting 45 minutes advice the better.
recovery has still been us experi- to work and You can get financial information
slow. ence at least find some- from the Anderson County Exten-
The University of once in our Talk to your family about how you can accom- thing closer sion Office and the University of
Kentucky specialists in lives. Think plish those goals. Some people want more to home, even Kentucky. Look at the MoneyWi$e
family finance have writ- about your if it’s less website at ca.uky.edu/moneywise.
time together and less stuff to take care of.
ten a short publication values that money. You will have access to publications
on Financial Strain and Joan guide your Some families would rather have the boat Develop and money tips as well as links to
the Lemon Experience Martin decisions, and go camping every nice weekend than a plan for money management experts around
of Life. It’s publication # including your family the country through eXtension.
Guest columnist have a backyard pool or a bigger home.
FCS5-452. You can find it your spend- to spend and The Anderson County library will
on the internet by search- ing choices. save money. also have books and magazines that
ing for that number. What are the Prioritize can help you. You can use the com-
This column is a summary of how five most important things you want your debts. Always remember to pay puters there for free to access infor-
to make something positive out of a to do with your life from this point debts secured by your home or car mation and prepare your resume or
negative experience. on? If you only had three months first. Make a plan to not spend more complete job applications.
There are experiences in life that left to live, what would you do with than your income. Save something for Money Habitudes is an upcoming
we have no control over such as death your remaining time? Look at those emergencies and unexpected events Extension program that will help par-
of a loved one and sometimes the answers. See if there are common including such things as illness, ticipants look at their financial goals
loss of a job. I’ve known long-term ideas. How can you begin to reach brakes and tires. and habits. More information will be
employees with good work records those dreams? What role does money The old fashioned advice to spend available this spring.
who have arrived at their place of play in accomplishing those goals? less or earn more is often the answer.
work as normal, only to find their Talk to your family about how That part-time job in addition to your Joan Martin is a family and con-
place of employment locked and you can accomplish those goals. Some regular employment may be the sumer sciences agent at the Anderson
closed forever. Bad stuff sometimes people want more time together answer for right now. Extension office.
DOWNS thought, and stood behind it agree. He always took a he dealt with serious health
Three years later, I still during public meetings. moment to chat when I’d run issues, and I’m not sure how
don’t remember attend- If he didn’t know some- into him at Hill of Beans. I’m going to feel knowing that
Continued from Page A4 ing my first Lawrence- thing, he didn’t know and With Larry, what you saw he won’t be there in Febru-
burg City Council meeting. would take steps to find out was what you got. ary with a “hey, girl” greeting
not played a role in decision-
But I remember meeting more information. His sis- And what I saw from my and a Larry Giles-esque good-
making when it comes to the
Larry Giles, and I’m particu- ter, Ginger Haydon, told me seat in the audience was an natured wink.
recent school closures, Shouse
larly saddened by the news of Monday that they always Anderson County native who But I know I will miss him,
said, and there’s been no loss
his death. teased Larry because he was cared a heck of a lot about and that there’s no chance of
of funding because the school
It’s not that the other coun- constantly on the phone: with the people who live here. He him being easily forgotten.
will be making up time with
cil members aren’t memo- former co-workers, residents, devoted his life to it, from Not by me, anyway.
days built into the calendar
rable, but Larry always made friends and family. serving in the Marine Corps
for just that purpose.
sure to liven up Monday Larry never shied away to working as a state trooper Meaghan Downs is the news
Although other possible
night council meetings (usu- from answering my phone to the city council. editor at The Anderson News.
days could include spring
ally with the help of fellow calls about city government. Larry’s seat in the council She can be reached via email
break (scheduled for March
councilmember Ken Evans.) He always treated me with chambers has been empty at mdowns@theandersonnews.
31-April 4) or Memorial Day,
Larry said what he respect, even if we didn’t these last couple of weeks as com.
Shouse said.
CHERYL over the top. Don’t you think? standing on the moon, howev- Groundhog Day. Though I Just watching something
This Thursday is another er, the earth would look huge. love the sun, new grow to life will put a
environmental event. For the On the bright side, we I’m seriously praying that smile on your face, even if
Continued from Page A4 second time this month we will be entering the waxing Punxsutawney Phil does not the groundhog doesn’t. Happy
have another Super Moon! stage and that means it’s a see his shadow. I really don’t Growing!
we battle through the sum-
The first one was on Jan. 1. A good time to start some seeds want six more weeks of win-
mer have taken a hit. I don’t
super moon is the term used indoors. ter. Cheryl Steenerson is the
know that it was necessary to
when the moon is closest to Two other great events will Now, get that light table gardening columnist for The
bring in the Trifecta of Win-
the earth. take place this Sunday. Even rigged up. Pour dirt in the Anderson News. She can be
ter. Really, an Alberta Clipper,
Unfortunately, these were though my beloved Steel- seed trays. Gather all your reached by email at paysteen@
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A6 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Anderson News COMMUNITY
GILES ple at the scene of an thing together. Haydon “’We’re big boys, we with Giles for the last 15 the people.”
accident while working recalls that Giles and all lose somebody we years, said. Baker said the deci-
as a trooper or answer- Hannah often went out love and hopefully we’ll “We wanted to do sion to fill Giles’ seat on
Continued from Page A1 ing calls as a council- to get pie, and Evans see them again,’” Evans things that was right, the council would be
man. remembers Hannah rid- recounted Giles saying. and Larry was always left up to the remaining
McCurry) of Nicho-
“Even after he got ing on the back of Giles’ ‘If you need me in the the person who would five councilmen.
lasville; two grand-
out (of the military), as motor scooter. meantime, I’m here.’” look at the entire situa- Baker said the
children, Hannah and
he retired and left jobs, Evans said he first Evans said he’ll miss tion rather than make a council would have
Haidyn Giles; a sister
he was constantly on got to know Giles in referring jokingly to the quick decision. I respect- approximately 30 days
Ginger Haydon (Butch);
the telephone. He kept the ‘80s while both of as “dumb and dumber” ed that more than you to present suggestions
a brother, Johnny Giles
up with everybody he them raised children in and cracking jokes would know.” and appoint another
(Felita); a brother-in-
knew with those jobs,” Anderson County and before the start of coun- Mayor Edwinna city resident to the city
law, Bill Sweasy, all of
Haydon said. “We were cooked meals at church cil meetings. Baker, who added Giles council.
Lawrenceburg, and sev-
always teasing him events. But the friendship had been the chairman If the council chose
eral nieces and neph-
because he was always Later, Evans and between the two coun- of the public works not to appoint another
ews.
on the phone.” Giles were both elected cilmen also involved a committee since she city resident as the
Giles’ younger sister
Giles’ younger broth- to seats on the Law- serious commitment to began as mayor seven new council member,
Ginger Haydon of Law-
er Johnny Giles said his renceburg City Coun- serving the city, espe- years ago, agreed. then the governor will
renceburg remembers
brother was a good fam- cil, and became fast cially for Giles, Evans “We’ve had some appoint a new member
her brother growing up
ily man. friends. said. really good times, some of the council, accord-
as an always happy, gre-
“We’ve been a close Evans said what “When I came on the interesting conversa- ing to City Clerk Robbie
garious child.
family, and he was a he’ll remember the council, seemed like we tion,” Baker said. Hume.
That didn’t stop
good brother,” he said. most about Giles is that hit it off and kind of “I really respected For more informa-
when Giles grew up,
Fellow councilman he was always there discuss things and talk his view, he was really a tion about visitation
Haydon said.
Ken Evans said Giles for people, recalling things over, what we down to earth person,” and funeral services, see
Haydon said her
was especially devoted the time when Evans’ thought was best for fellow councilman Giles’ obituary below.
brother “always cared
to his granddaughter, mother died and Giles the town and the com- Bobby Durr added. “I
about people,” whether
Hannah, and that the was there to offer his munity,” Evans, who’s really respected his Comment at thean-
he was comforting peo-
two did nearly every- sympathies. been on the council concern for the city and dersonnews.com.
OBITUARIES
BBIILLLLYY AADDAAMMSS,, 7788 High School and Gene- Redrying Company and his wife, Bertha M. He served as a staff Ritchie & Peach
Billy Adams, 78, died va College with a degree the Eaton Corporation (Back) Hall-Satterly; sergeant in the U.S. Funeral Home are in
Wednesday, Jan. 22, in business. of Harrodsburg. three daughters, Rebecca Marine Corps and for charge of arrangements.
2014, at his home. His family and Preceding her in “Becky” Simpson and more than 26 years with
He is friends will remember death was her first hus- her husband Hershel the Kentucky State AANNNNAA KK.. MMAAYY,, 7722
the son of him as a great teacher, band, Barnett May; her and Trudy Hoagland Police as a trooper, Anna K. May, 72,
the late wonderful provider with second husband Charles and her husband Jeff instructor at the acade- died Wednesday, Jan. 22,
Reo “Jack” a kind heart and gentle Deakins; a great grand- all of Scottsburg, Ind., my and with the Gover- 2014.
and Hallie smile. child, Dillon Woolridge and Sheila Whelan and nor’s Executive Security Anna was a native of
Mae Yates A consummate pro- and a brother, James her husband Mike of detail. Boyd County Kentucky,
Adams. fessional in his business Hardin. Douglasville, Ga.; a son, A major with Ken- a graduate of Eastern
Billy life, he served 18 years Survivors include, Pastor Gary Satterly tucky Fish & Wildlife, Kentucky University
Adams
worked with NCR, was pro- two sons, Bobby May and his wife Wilma of he served as the director with a BA in account-
for 38 moted to regional sales and his wife Shirley of Scottsburg, Ind.; a step- of the law enforcement ing and worked for the
years as an employee of manager and relocated Louisville and Dewayne daughter, Stephanie division. He was a mem- State of Kentucky as an
Universal Fasteners and to Lexington in 1971. May and his wife Trudy Garner and her husband ber of the American administrative branch
enjoyed farming. He He was very proud of Lawrenceburg; three Jeff of Town Creek, Ala.; Legion Post 34, the manager for almost 25
served in the U.S. Army of his Romanian heri- grandchildren, Terrie, three stepsons, Stephen Marine Corps League, years.
and was an avid hunter tage and of his service David and Susan and six Hall and his wife Laurie Anderson County She is survived by
and fisherman. He was in the Air Force serving great grandchildren. Hearn of Santa Claus, Sportsman Club, Beaver her husband of 52 years,
active with the Fellow- as Staff Sergeant in the Funeral services were Ind., David Hall and his Creek Masonic Lodge Bill May; her son, Bill
ship Baptist Church in Korean War. held Jan. 28 at the Carey wife Elvia of Dale, Ind., and the Scottish Rites. May and his wife Pam.
Anderson County for 54 While John will be & Son Funeral Home and Jeffery Hall and his Larry is survived She is also survived by
years. deeply missed, we trust with the Rev. George wife Sandy of Austin, by his wife of 53 years, three brothers, Don Kirk
Billy is survived by in God’s perfect timing. Dye, officiating. Ind.; a brother, Harri- Pat Holland Giles; two (Yvonne) of Ashland,
his wife of 52 years, John is survived by Burial was in the son D. Satterly and his children, John W. Giles Andy Kirk (Lois) of
Hattie Corinne Akins his wife Betty Catlett Evergreen Cemetery at wife Betty of Glasgow; of Lawrenceburg and Cannonsburg and Gay
Adams; two children, Barjuca; a daughter, Willisburg. two sisters, Beulah Mae Christy Giles (Mike Kirk (Betty) of Ft. Wal-
Dana Denise Adams Stacy Brynn Barjuca of Serving as pallbear- Cook and her husband McCurry) of Nicholas- ton Beach, Fla.
and her husband Robert Fort Worth, Texas; two ers were Dewayne May, Sam and Marcella F. ville; two grandchildren, She was proceeded
L. Jones of Louisville, sons, Jon Christian Bar- Steve Brown, Gary Hood and her husband Hannah and Haidyn in death by her parents
and Billy Mark Adams juca of St. Petersburg, Dixon, Adam Dye, James, all of Bloomfield; Giles; a sister Ginger Noble and Dovie Kirk.
and his wife Machell Fla., and Jeffrey Barjuca George Dye and Tom 21 grandchildren and 36 Haydon (Butch); a Services were held
of Lawrenceburg; three of Lexington; two step Gibson. great grandchildren. brother, Johnny Giles Jan. 26 at Ritchie &
grandsons, Drew and children, Jane Ellen Pre- Carey & Son Funeral He was preceded in (Felita); a brother-in- Peach Funeral Home.
Hunter Monarch, and sley (Don) of Pensacola, Home was in charge of death by a brother, Wes- law, Bill Sweasy, all of Burial was held Jan. 27
Austin Levi Adams; two Fla., and Gordon C. arrangements. ley Gilbert Satterly. Lawrenceburg, and sev- at Rose Hill Burial Park
sisters, Brenda (John L.) Catlett (Deb) of Law- Funeral services were eral nieces and nephews. Cemetery in Ashland.
Hume and Diane Jones; renceburg; 14 grand- JJAAMMEESS TTRRUUMMAANN ‘‘SSYY’’ held Jan. 26 at Elevation He was preceded in Donations in
and a brother, Coleman children and two great SSAATTTTEERRLLYY,, 7788 Church on Boatman death by a sister, Pam remembrance can be
(Rita) Adams, all of grandchildren. James Truman “Sy” Road in Scottsburg, Ind. Sweasy. made to UK Health
Lawrenceburg. He was preceded in Satterly, 78, of Scotts- Graveside Services Funeral services will Center’s Palliative
Funeral services were death by three sisters. burg, Ind., died Thurs- were held Jan. 27 at the be held Thursday, Jan. Care unit, 138 Leader
held Jan. 22 at Ritchie Funeral services were day, Jan. Lawrenceburg Cemetery. 30 at 1 p.m. at First Avenue, Lexington, KY
& Peach Funeral Home held Jan. 25 at First 23, 2014, Memorial contribu- Christian Church. Rev. 40506-9983.
with Bro. Tim John- Christian Church with at Clark tions may be made to: James Wheeler will offi-
son officiating. Burial the Rev. Jim Wheeler Memo- His Church Building ciate. Burial will follow
followed in the Akins officiating. Burial fol- rial Fund c/o Collins Funer- in the Lawrenceburg When is the
Cemetery in Anderson lowed in the Lawrence- Hospital al Home in Scottsburg, Cemetery. Visitation
County with military burg Cemetery. in Jeffer- Ind. will be held Wednesday, best time to
honors. Memorials are sug- sonville, Satterly Jan. 29 from 2-8 p.m. at place your
Pallbearers were Ron gested to First Chris- Ind. WWIILLLLIIAAMM LLAARRRRYY Ritchie & Peach Funeral
Howard, Jim Evans, tian Church, Capital He was born Dec. GGIILLEESS,, 7744 Home and Thursday, classified ad?
Bruce Cunningham, Campaign, 300 S. Main 15, 1935 in Anderson William Larry Giles, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to
Billy Fint, Larry Akins, St., Lawrenceburg, KY County, the son of the 74, died Saturday, Jan. 1 p.m. at the church.
Chuck Thompson, 40342. late Orthey E. and Vila 25, 2014, Honors will be pro-
Doug Carter and Roger Ritchie & Peach Faye (Corn) Satterly. at his vided by the Kentucky
Carlton. Funeral Home was in Jim came to Indiana residence. State Police Honor
Honorary bearers charge of arrangements. in 1956 to start his elec- He is Guard unit.
were Andrew and Hunt- tric career which lasted the son Pallbearers will be
er Monarch and Austin EEVVEELLYYNN HHAARRDDIINN 59 years, working in of the Danny and Brack Giles,
Levi Adams. MMAAYY DDEEAAKKIINNSS,, 9966 several communities in late John Mike McCurry, Mark
Memorials are sug- Evelyn Hardin May Central and Southern Wil- Giles Stapleton, Dan Haydon You decide.
gested to Gideon’s Deakins, 96, of Law- Indiana before coming liam and and Ron Turley. Log onto
International, Anderson renceburg, formerly of to Scottsburg, Ind. He Christine Perry Giles. Memorials are sug- www.kentuckyclassifiednetwork.com
and place your ad when it
Co. Camp, P.O. Box Willisburg, died Friday, was employed the last Larry was a 1957 gested to Trooper Island, is the best time for you,
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renceburg. ment, retiring as super- and currently serves as Police, 919 Versailles
JJOOHHNN BBAARRJJUUCCAA,, 8833 A native of Wash- intendent. He helped a Lawrenceburg city Rd., Frankfort, KY
John Barjuca, 83, ington County, she was start and was a member councilman. 40601.
died Wednesday, Jan. born on July 17, 1917, of the Elevation Church
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COMMUNITY The Anderson News Wednesday, January 29, 2014 A7
‘I’m not doing anything abusive to my animals’
Pet owner outraged after anonymous
writer leaves accusatory note on Jeep
By Meaghan Downs type of letter, Cubert
News staff said.
Last Thursday night
Buddy is a smart dog,
was one of the coldest so
owner and Meadowlark
far this winter, Cubert
Drive resident Amy
said, bringing tempera-
Cubert said.
tures several degrees
A blue heeler and
below zero with the
Labrador mix, the near-
wind chill.
ly 11-year-old Buddy
Although she under-
comes and goes as he
stands the concern,
pleases through a doggy
Cubert vehemently
door slot installed in
denies the accusations
Cubert’s garage door and
spelled out in the letter,
into a fenced side yard.
saying her dog is able to
According to one
come and go as he pleas-
anonymous letter left
es and that he’s never
on Cubert’s vehicle,
outside long enough for
however, Cubert’s treat-
it to be physically dan-
ment of her pet is “igno-
gerous for her pet.
rant” and “uneducated”
Buddy’s breed has a
and she’s passing on a
legacy of being a work-
tradition of “cruelty” to
ing dog, she added, and
her children.
those dogs are used to
“This may end up
winter temperatures.
being nothing, other
Her dog always has
than someone putting
access to unfrozen
their 2 cents in,” Cubert
water and shelter in the
said Monday morning
garage, but she’s not
of the letter, standing in
going to force Buddy to
her kitchen with Buddy
come inside all day.
and her 18-year-old
“Short of keeping
black Labrador Lucy
(Buddy and Lucy) inside
sleeping on the floor.
and locked inside and
“But they’re not
confined, which I’m
brave enough to come
never going to do, there’s
to my front door or put Photos by Meaghan Downs
their name on some- nothing to change,” Amy Cubert, center, pets her dogs Lucy, left, and Buddy, right. Cubert recently received an anonymous note from an ‘Ani-
Cubert said.
thing like that.” mal Advocate’ accusing her of being cruel to Buddy by leaving him out in the cold for long periods of time. Cubert denies
If Buddy does go
Cubert said she had that she’s done so, and is angered by what she described as the writer’s ‘self-righteous’ and ‘judgmental’ behavior.
outside, it’s because
gone out to dinner last
he hears a loud noise
Thursday night, and got
or motor and wants to her fenced yard, along Beasley said.
back to her home in Syc-
Read it for yourself
investigate, Cubert said. with Buddy’s paw prints Charging someone
amore Estates — where
she said she’s lived since He’s a nosy dog, and on the other side of the with animal cruelty Editor’s note: This is the text of the note Amy Cubert received from an
2011 — at about 10 p.m. likes to check up on fence. would depend upon the unknown letter writer on the morning of Jan. 25. The letter has been
When she walked to what’s going on outside. “But to walk past situation once animal copied, including misspellings, in its entirety. Cubert said she does not
her parked Jeep on the He may have heard the my house and for five control had investigat- know the age, name or gender of the writer.
anonymous letter writer minutes assume I’ve left ed, he said.
way to run errands last
Friday morning, Cubert in question and went my dog outside … I’m Cubert said no one Dear Neighbor:
outside to see who it more concerned about from animal control
said she found an My children and I are very distraught at your pet being outside in these
was, Cubert said. the child walking with has stopped by her
anonymous letter from bitter cold temps.
“Depends on how them through the snow home since receiving
“Animal Advocate” cov- Dogs are not farm beasts. They cannot endure these temperatures!
he feels … if he hears and the dangerous wind the Jan. 25 letter and
ered in frost and placed If you cannot understand this or do not have the ability to care for a fam-
a FedEx or UPS truck, chills,” Cubert said. she’s received no phone
underneath her wind- ily pet perhaps you can find a better home for your dog.
Buddy goes out for Keith Beasley, an calls or additional cor-
shield wipers. “Other people” do this is an ignorant response. There are many ignorant &
that because it’s a loud Anderson County ani- respondence about the
The handwritten let- uneducated people in the world.
motor,” she said. mal control officer, treatment of her dogs.
ter’s contents describe By law, pets must have shelter especially against wind. There is a hefty
Cubert said she takes said Anderson County Cubert said she
the writer’s and his or fine …
the letter very seriously, Animal Control has would have rather
her children’s distraught Please think of your dog, not to mention you are passing this cruelty as
and is angry about the received several calls addressed the writer’s
at Cubert leaving her acceptable to your children.
fact that the writer in the past few weeks complaints face-to-face,
dog Buddy outside in Also water freezes (in case you didn’t know) so your dog is without water
didn’t contact her face- about animals being and is unable to do so
the cold, saying that if all day. Unacceptable.
to-face instead of leav- left out in the cold, but because she doesn’t
Cubert didn’t learn to Please think! I am not alone in these concerns. Your dog can be taken
ing a note in the middle about 90 percent of know who wrote the
take care of her dog, she away.
of the night. them are usually misun- letter.
could get Buddy taken Thank you.
Cubert said she also derstandings. And if she were able
away from her. Please act …,
takes offense at the fact Beasley said it’s not to speak with the anon-
“By law, pets must
that she’s being scolded illegal to leave a dog ymous letter writer, Animal Adovcate
have shelter especially
for allegedly leaving her outside as long as the she’d explain the situ-
against wind. There is a
pets outside when the animal has an adequate ation, and then tell the
hefty fine …
letter writer apparently doghouse or shelter. writer to mind his or Cubert said. “I’m not belong. They’re wrong.
“Please think of your
had a child out with Dogs cannot be left her own business. doing anything illegal or Period. And I bet I don’t
dog, not to mention you
him or her in the same outside longer than one “Until they start pay- abusive to my animals.” get an apology.”
are passing this cruelty
weather. hour without shelter ing my bills, they can’t “They’re sticking
as acceptable to your
She said she later according to ordinance, tell me what to do,” their nose in somebody’s Comment at theander-
children,” the anony-
found adult footprints business where it doesn’t sonnews.com.
mous author wrote to
and small footprints
Cubert.
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A8 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Anderson News COMMUNITY
Snow showers bring
smiles, snowmen
Photo by Meaghan Downs
Photo by Meaghan Downs Sixth grader Molly Mullins, left, and fifth grader Maggie Abner, right, slide down a hill at Anderson County
Jaylee Chesser, daughter of Jason and Danielle Chesser, poses by the snow- Middle School on Saturday.
man she helped to build in the county park on Saturday.
Photo by Meaghan Downs
Danyelle Fitzpatrick tries to get the upper hand against Steven Flinchum during a snowball fight in the
community park Saturday.
Photo by Meaghan Downs
Logan Flichum, 14 months, is snug as a bug in his warm winter gear.
Photo by Meaghan Downs
Parks and Recreation employee Jason Chesser, second from left, had to work Saturday afternoon, and
his family decided to join him for some winter fun in the Anderson County community park, including
sledding by four-wheeler and snowman building. Pictured, from left, are Jaylee Chesser, Jason Chesser,
Braxton Bostic, Danielle Chesser, Logan Mann, Antonio Rios, Jacie Chesser and Alex Rios.
Photo furnished Photo by Meaghan Downs
A mailbox in Thoroughbred Estates transforms into a snow creature ready Pictured, from left, are Deeairra Fitzpatrick, Logan Flinchum, Danyelle Fitzpatrick, Shayla Flinchum,
to consume the day’s mail, with homeowner Kevin Green in the back- DeeEvelyn Stratton, Aaron Bastin and Steven Flinchum out enjoying the snow in the Anderson County
ground admiring his creation. community park Saturday.
Photo by Meaghan Downs
Pictured, from left, are Danyelle Fitzpatrick, Steven Flinchum and Deeairra Fitzpatrick as they prepare to sled down a hill at the Anderson County community park Saturday.
COMMUNITY TheAndersonNews Wednesday,January29,2014 A9
Readers sled, slide and sculpt after snowstorm
Photos furnished
Harper Dunn, 2,hugs her snowman onSaturday.
JacquesMonette, 9,makes asnow angel near his home in Beaver Lake.
Haiden Dunn,S, gathers up a giant pile of snow. For more
photos from this weekend's snow fall, visit www.theanderson- Landon Flinchum, left, plays in the snow with his brother Tristan Newby, son of Desarai Robinson and David
news.com. Logan Flichum, right. Newby, holds on during awinter stroll.
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LanceSparks, 6, and Landon Sparks, 3,take advantage of the winter weather with sledding. Gavin Beckand Will Evansof Lawrenceburg took to boogie boarding during the cold
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Thechildren and grandchildren of Angela Hawkins enjoyed sledding and building snowmen during Saturday's snow fall. Pictured, from left, are Daniel Dunn, Daniel's son Landon, his
daughters Haiden and Harper, Austin Goodrich, Madison Goodrich, Daniels' fiance and Landon and Harper's mom Olivia Daniels, and Daniel's dog.
A10 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Anderson News COMMUNITY
Sen. Paul says American dream is ‘waning’
Republican weighs in on Obamacare,
unemployment during stop in Lawrenceburg
By Ben Carlson said, an obvious reference to
News staff Obama’s campaign promise
in 2008 to “bankrupt” coal
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
mines.
(R-Bowling Green) railed
“The president believes he
against Obamacare, unem-
can come to Lawrenceburg,
ployment and other hot-
find the rich people, take
button issues during a visit to
their money and give it to the
Lawrenceburg last Thursday
poor,” Paul continued. “Mine
morning.
Speaking to a crowd of is to reduce their taxes and
about 75 people at the Best create jobs.”
Western, Paul answered ques- Paul said Obamacare “is
tions ranging from his views turning out to be worse than I
on same sex marriage to who thought.”
would be his running mate “Now, the president is mak-
should he decide to run for ing changes [to the law] on
president in 2016. his own, which is illegal and
Asked if the American unconstitutional.”
dream is still alive, Paul said Responding to a question
“yes, but it’s waning” due to about getting “government
the number of people who out of our lives and our pock-
now rely on government ets,” Paul said he stands for
assistance. freedom, not “government
“There is a real problem coercion,” saying that the
with disability claims,” he government wants to govern
said. “There are 11 million “how much water is in your
people on disability and a toilet” to gas mileage.
good percentage of them “Now it’s about health
could be encouraged to go insurance,” he said. “There
back to work. used to be hundreds of plans,
“We need a safety net, but now there’s only four. They
if people are faking they are are taking away freedom of
taking money away from the choice.”
people who really need it.” Paul called efforts to
Paul opened his speech increase the minimum wage
with harsh criticism of Presi- “well intended but with the
dent Obama and the federal wrong results,” adding that
government, including a ref- the best way to increase
erence to its shutdown late wages is by focusing on hav-
last year. ing a growing economy.
“The good news is the Paul said he is for “tradi-
government is open. The bad tional marriage” between a
news is that the government man and a woman, and said
is open,” Paul deadpanned, he has “mixed feelings” about
Photo by Ben Carlson
adding that it is borrowing “$1 Edward Snowden, the former
US Sen. Rand Paul gestures while speaking last Thursday in Lawrenceburg. Paul railed against Obamacare
million every minute and $1 government worker who fled
and said the key to having a conservative in the White House lies in Republicans expanding their voting base
trillion every year.” to Russia after exposing NSA
Paul cited a lack of jobs as secrets about spying on the with African Americans and Hispanics.
one of the biggest problems American people.
facing the nation and here, “I don’t think a single Paul, a leading conserva- winning a lot of votes in the wife isn’t for it.
saying the rate in 25 Ken- search warrant should apply tive contender for the 2016 bigger cities We need to work “There are two votes in my
tucky counties is 1.5 times to all of your phone calls,” presidential election, said harder to get votes from Afri- home, and my wife gets those
higher than the national Paul said, adding that he getting a conservative in the can Americans and Hispan- two votes,” he said. “Right
average. thinks Snowden should be White House requires attract- ics.” now they’re no.”
“There are a lot of prob- punished but not “put to ing a wider base of voters. Paul downplayed any
lems and one of them is the death” for breaking his oath “We need to become more potential run for president, Comment at theanderson-
president’s war on coal,” Paul to protect the nation’s secrets. diverse,” he said. “We’re not saying as of last Thursday his news.com.
Magistrates Library board OKs iPad buy, amends budget
buy new
By Meaghan Downs holding the public,” she said.
Amended 2013-14 library budget
News staff The tablet computers will remain
Mullins amended the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget to the library’s property during the time
dump truck The library board of trustees will
reflect $10,000 decrease in projected revenue for the trustees use the devices, according to
be going paperless by using capital
library. the library’s policy, and tablets will be
outlay funded iPads as soon as their
Projected tax revenue: $1.31 million turned into the library at the end of a
February board meeting.
By Ben Carlson After a few minutes of discussion Total revenue: $3.447 million trustee’s term.
News staff about the final draft of the policy, the Total expenses: $1.347 million
Total reserves/carryover from prior fiscal year: $2.1 Board amends budget
library board unanimously approved
The Anderson County Fis-
the third draft of its paperless policy, million Because tax revenue receipts had
cal Court voted unanimously
which includes the purchase of five Total personnel costs: $555,600 been coming in about $10,000 less than
Friday morning to spend just
iPads for library board use, during a Total library materials: $174,000 what was anticipated, Library Director
over $91,000 to purchase a new
special-called meeting Jan. 23. Total operating expenses: $17,000 Mullins presented an amended budget
dump truck.
The board’s Tuesday night meet- Total capital outlay expenses: $311,900 for the rest of the fiscal year.
The 2015 International
ing was rescheduled due to the winter Last August library trustees low-
Workstar will be purchased
under a state price contract weather. Trustee Rachel Dockal was ments, Mullins said. ered both their personal and real
and replace one of two trucks absent during the special-called Thurs- “Above and beyond eliminating the property taxes by 3.41 percent and 1.163
that are rusted out but have day night meeting. cost of the paper and ink for printing percent, respectively.
low mileage, Judge-Executive All library board members will be all the documents, it will also save the Mullins said she believed the
John Wayne Conway said dur- allowed to take home iPads between time required to organize and distrib- decrease in tax revenue was due to the
ing the meeting. monthly meetings to review board ute the information prior to meetings, slight decrease in the tax rate. Mullins
Conway said the two rusted- documents. to organize and file the information said she decreased the library’s overall
out trucks have around 58,000 According to Library Director Pam after meetings, and to search for and expenses by $10,000 as well to reflect
miles on them. He said the Mullins, board members will be able to retrieve documents when needed in the change in revenue. The library’s
beds of the trucks are rusted use the library iPads, purchased using the future,” Mullins said in an e-mail. reserves, at $2.1 million, remained
out, and replacing them would capital outlay funds, as early as next The paperless policy was first dis- untouched, she said.
cost an estimated $10,000, month’s February meeting. Data plans cussed at the board’s November meet- Other amended changes to the
more than double what the will not be purchased for the devices ing, with a first draft presented by library’s budget include:
trucks are now worth. by the library or trustees because of librarian Pam Marks at the December • $15,000 decrease in overall person-
Conway said he isn’t sure complications that could arise when meeting. nel costs due to the vacancy of a full-
what the county will do with the device needs to be transferred to an The board had tabled the final time staff member
them, but hopes the new one incoming board member, Mullins said. approval of its paperless policy until its • $5,000 decrease in health insurance
will last longer. Data plans were also an expense the January 2014 meeting. due to costs being lower than antici-
“The steam [generator] we library did not want to pay for in addi- The final draft of the board’s paper- pated, according to Mullins
bought is taking better care of tion to the devices themselves, she said. less policy included the same Inter- • $4,000 increase in marketing bud-
them,” he said. “We hope they Depending on the protective case net acceptable use standard that all get to account for the library’s new
won’t rust out as quick.” chosen for each device, Mullins said in library patrons must adhere to if using newsletter, future advertising, and pur-
The new truck was pur- a December 2013 article in The Ander- library-owned devices. chased commercials with Froggy radio.
chased from Bluegrass Inter- son News, each tablet will cost $650-750 Although the board already agreed Mullins said she anticipates doing more
national Trucks in George- each including an extended warranty. to only use the iPads for library board advertising in the upcoming months
town. The library will also purchase the business only, Mullins said trustees for summer reading and the “One Book
charging device and screen protector wished to include the language of One Bluegrass” reading program.
Meeting notes for each tablet, but trustees are respon- library’s acceptable use policy to show • $10,000 decrease in supplies expens-
sible for any other tablet accessory. that the board would be holding them- es
Magistrates unanimously
Mullins said at the time that the selves to the same standards as library • $3,000 increase in book purchases,
approved minutes from the
board’s new paperless policy — the card holders. $4,000 increase in electronic materi-
December environmental
impetus for purchasing the iPads “It was something the board wanted als and $3,000 decrease in AV material
committee meeting.
— would save the library time and added to say that we’re holding our- purchases
According to the minutes,
money. Trustees will be able to more selves to the same standards as we’re
a discussion was held about
easily and effectively access docu- Comment at theandersonnews.com.
cardboard recycling including
a suggestion that businesses
not using the service should be
required to “pay a 10 percent
fee or have the county pick [it]
up.”
The minutes also show that
scales to weigh non-recyclable
material dropped off at the
recycling center were sup-
posed to be in by the end of
last month.
Comment at theanderson-
news.com.