109 Board meets; no action, no discussion
The regular monthly meeting of the 109 Board contained a full agenda for discussion and action. But, once Chairman Bim Wardrip and the assembled members (Bill Hofmann, Shannon Loose, Mark Hubbard, Jim Harris and Heber Burchett, Packy Vessels was unable to attend) dispensed with accepting minutes from prior meetings and approved collection and financial reports, it quickly became clear they were in no mood to discuss anything or act upon the remainder of the agenda.
Conservation District still contemplating 50-50 cost-share employee
The Meade County Conservation District held its monthly meeting on Dec. 18, with members John Bruington, Jim Scott, Jack King, Nathan Beavin, and Henry Pike present. Absent were Joe Barger and Fred L. Sipes. Also in attendance were district employees Charlotte Lawson and Calvin Bohannon.
Meade County FPD holds last meeting of 2006
The Meade County Fire Protection District board of trustees held its final meeting of 2006 Dec. 18. In attendance were chair Martin Bosemer, members John Abadie, James Anthony, Bruno Ilario and Terry Carter and Chief Larry Naser.
Senior Citizens Center celebrates Christmas with spirit
About 100 people showed up and shook a leg at the Meade County Senior Citizens Center Ball held Dec. 19. Classic Country Band was there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., playing a variety of great music that got people out of their seats and onto the floor.
Winter survival: Are you ready?
The recent ice and snow storms out to our west left roads hazardous and many without power and phone service for extended periods of time. During times like these, road and utility crews do their best to combat the elements and restore our infrastructure as quickly as possible. Emergency responders (police, fire and EMS) also continue to serve when conditions are less than favorable. In spite of all of these combined response efforts to overcome Mother Nature, the best response begins at home.
Meade County Messenger
Year in Review - 2006
Following a marathon session to iron out last-minute concerns, the Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority and Meade County Fiscal Court entered into an agreement with Arch Chemicals to purchase 551 acres of property for the sum of $6 million. The Industrial Development Authority will begin marketing it to businesses interested in the area.
