Meade County Messenger

Vol. 112, No. 46

November 16, 2005

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FRONT PAGE NEWS

Flu vaccine update

The Meade County Health Department will hold a walk-in flu vaccine clinic Nov. 18 from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until there is no more vaccine.
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Veterans Day observances in Meade County

(left) Students and staff of Meade County High School held a Veterans Day assembly Nov. 10. (right) The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) joined together at the 11th hour, 11th minute of the 11th day of the 11th month to observe Veterans Day. Click Here For Full Story

Riverport road to honor late magistrate

Two members of the Leadership Meade County Class of 2005, Rae-Anne Embry and Shirley Beavin, asked for help from the Meade County Fiscal Court at their Nov. 8 meeting. Click Here For Full Story

Meade County Fiscal Court hears “Social Host” proposal

A large assembly of Meade County High School Youth in Charge students and their supporters got the Nov. 8 meeting of the Meade County Fiscal Court off to an energized start with their presentation for a proposed “Social Host” law.
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109 Board agrees to settle with former employee

The Meade County Solid Waste board of directors (109 Board) held their regular monthly meeting Nov. 10. Shannon Loose joined the board to fill a vacant position. Click Here For Full Story

Population growth and facilities on agenda for Board of Education

The Meade County Board of Education held its regular meeting Nov. 8. Superintendent Mitch Crump welcomed Rep. Gerry Lynn and Joe Redmon to the meeting. Redmon expressed his thanks to the board members for their service to the community. Click Here For Full Story

Meade County Community Partners share information about resources and services

Attendance at the Meade County Community Partners meeting Nov. 10 was down, but those in attendance shared information about their organizations and services provided to the community. Click Here For Full Story

The Jingle Bell Ball, community dinner dance, is Dec. 3

If you’re looking for a way to start your celebration of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, then mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 3.
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Winter weather preparedness

Soon winter snows and the occasional ice storm will be upon us leaving our roads slick and hazardous and many without power and phone service for extended periods of time. Think about that time during this past winter’s snow and ice events when you were stuck in the home for days on end just waiting for the temps to rise and roads to be cleared. What did you need that you did not have in terms of nonperishable food or water? Did you have an adequate means of temporary lighting if your power failed? How about sufficient supplies of blankets and other winter needs? Click Here For Full Story