Meade County Messenger


Vol. 119. No.33	August 18 , 2010

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Members of the First Baptist Church gathered at the Doe Run Inn bridge Aug. 15 to baptize twelve members. Pastor Sherman Ramsey and Youth Minister Steve Butler officiated.

City has fire hydrant culprits

The Brandenburg City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 9. When briefed by Public Works Director T.J. Hughes, the council was informed that four fire hydrants around the city had recently been turned on and left running.

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Broadbent releases kestrels in honor of Jane Marlow Willis

More than 25 guests gathered at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary Aug. 4 in Guston, for a very special event. Six American kestrels raised at the sanctuary – were released in honor of journalist, humanitarian, and well-known Meade County resident, Jane Marlow Willis, who passed away at the age of 68 earlier this year.

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Chuck Mangione ‘feels so good’ at Fort Knox concert

If Col. Mark A. Eastman, Ph.D., were alive today, he might have been saying “Is all this for me?” according to a family member at the Eastman Park and amphitheater memorialization Aug. 14. Col. Eastman died of brain cancer on July 9, 2009. The event featured Chuck Mangione and his band playing some popular jazz tunes to the delight of the audience under a sultry evening sky. The event was organized by the Fort Knox Family, Morale and Welfare Department. Top photo: Chuck Mangione and his band hit the high notes during the performance.

A Taste of Meade County

Approximately 200 attended “A Taste of Meade County,” Aug. 12, at the Meade County Extension office. Featuring local produce and Kentucky Proud recipes, a total of 14 Kentucky Proud recipes and smoked pork barbecue were served. New recipes were developed by the county Family & Consumer Science Extension agents and human nutrition students at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. All the food was prepared by Homemakers in the Meade County Extension office kitchen with all seven Homemaker clubs participating.

Public Service Announcement

Dead animal removal information

As of Aug. 3, the Meade County Conservation District has a new standing contract with Harman Dead Animal Pick-Up, based out of Warsaw. The company contact person is Rachael Harman and the hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.
After you call (859) 567-2111, a representative will pick up the animal within 48 hours. The animal must be in close proximity of a public road and on a hard, flat surface. There is a service charge of $25 per pick-up, with the conservation district and the Fiscal Court assuming the remainder of the costs.
For further information, call the conservation district at (270) 422-3183, Ext. 3.

Public Service Announcement

Family day care home sponsors in child and adult care food program

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc., announces participation of Family Day Care Homes in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Meals will be served at no separate charge to enrolled participants at the center and are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you believe you or any individual has been discriminated against in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., 20250.
Participants eligible for free and/or reduced price meals must have a complete application with documentation of eligibility information which may include a food stamp or K-TAP case number, or names of household members and income information.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Shirley Buckman at (270) 692-2136.

Goin’ Postal ribbon cutting

Members of the Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce, city leaders and officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 12, in honor of one of Brandenburg’s newest businesses, “Goin’ Postal.” Chamber Executive Director, Russ Powell said, “We’re delighted to have Goin’ Postal here. It’s a good omen for the economic future of Meade County.” Besides the Brandenburg location, Goin’ Postal also offers its services at a store in Flaherty. Both facilities offer mailbox rentals, FedEx and UPS, packaging supplies, faxes and copies and much more. According to owner, Mike Jones, “We offer practically every service the post office has. The key to this thing is customer service and we have great employees to help us with that.” A ribbon cutting was held at the
Flaherty location on Aug. 11.