Christmas by the River gets in gear for 2006
Christmas by the River – an annual tradition in Brandenburg – is formulating its plans and inviting more groups to come out and participate this year. The event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24.
Fiscal Court conducts short special called meeting
On Nov. 3, Judge Executive William Haynes conducted a special meeting of Fiscal Court. Magistrates Jamie Staples, Herbie Chism and Harold Davidson attended. Magistrates Don Callecod, Theresa Padgett and Kent Allen were unable to attend. Agenda items included action pursuant to the Sunny Meadows road district having paid 90 percent of the special tax levy and now being approved for chip and seal. This and all other agenda items passed unanimously. Fiscal Court authorized the striping of Old Ekron Road and one rezoning request from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Conservation District holds monthly meeting
The Meade County Conservation District held its monthly meeting with supervisors John Bruington, Henry Pike, Jim Scott, Jack King, Joe Barger and Nathan Beavin in attendance.
Governor’s visit marks courthouse policy change
The visit of Gov. Ernie Fletcher to Meade County Nov. 1 has precipitated a change of policy for the public’s use of the courthouse generally and courtroom, specifically. As Fiscal Court and well-wishers awaited the arrival of the governor, this reporter enquired of Judge Executive Bill Haynes why 60-70 of our fellow citizens were huddled in the crowed lobby when they could be seated in the courtroom to await the governor. He told me the courtroom was locked upon the order of Senior Circuit Court Judge Samuel Monarch. This precipitated further questioning, and it quickly became clear the judge executive believed Judge Monarch controlled Meade County’s Courthouse and Judge Monarch viewed the governor’s visit as a campaign event which was strictly forbidden. Judge Haynes described how Judge Monarch had visited him the previous afternoon to inform him there could be a trial scheduled and that the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) leased the property and thus controlled it.
Governor presents funds to Meade County
Gov. Ernie Fletcher visited Meade County Nov. 1 to present ceremonial checks for community projects. “The funding we present today will improve public safety through 9-1-1 and first responder communications upgrades for Meade County.
In an object lesson on the importance of individual voters exercising their constitutional right, Meade County recorded yet another example of a close election. The official results in the Meade County sheriff’s race shows a separation of but one vote between challenger Butch Kerrick (R) and incumbent Cliff Wise (D). In the closest race in living memory, Kerrick won the race by one vote.
Election Day in Meade County experienced a higher-than-expected voter turnout. And with that turnout came long lines, long waits and a few problems.