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Local pilot named AFMA Pilot of the Year and Kentucky’s Finest Pilot
 By SANDRA STONE
Messenger Staff
Frank Gulledge is a fortunate man. He is able to do something he loves while helping people in need. Gulledge, who has lived in Brandenburg with his wife, Gail, for the past 19 years, has been a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic (AFMA) for over two years. In honor of his service, he was recently named Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic Pilot of the Year and Kentucky’s Finest Pilot.
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Industrial Authority extends AgriFuels’ purchase agreement
The Meade County-Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority met March 6 and went quickly into executive session along with Judge Executive Harry Craycroft and Magistrates Herbie Chism and Tony Staples to discuss the AgriFuels purchase agreement. When they returned to open session, Jeanna Turner moved to extend AgriFuels’ purchase agreement 90 days to allow AgriFuels to do due diligence work per the original purchase agreement. On a second by Rick Myers, the motion passed with Carl Austin abstaining.
Riverport Authority looks at changing scenario
When the Meade County Riverport Authority met March 6, Commissioner Edd Pike reported on his attendance at the Kentucky Association of Riverports (KAR) meeting held earlier in Elizabethtown. Pike noted a study is currently underway to determine how best to help emerging and established riverports in Kentucky. The hope, he said, is to establish an office for riverports either under the transportation or economic development, thereby establishing a pool of grant money for which riverports can apply.
The role of the Meade County jailer
 The Kentucky Constitution requires each county to elect a jailer, with their qualifications prescribed by the provisions of the constitution. In essence, the jailer is a sworn peace officer who has custody, rule, and charge of the county jail and all persons in the jail.
Meade County Conservation District holds annual award banquet
 The Meade County Conservation District held its annual banquet at Stuart Pepper Middle School on March 7. Master of ceremonies for the banquet was Meade County Conservation District board chairman John Bruington. Award presenters were board members Jim Scott, Jack King, and Fred L. Sipes. Resource conservationist B.J. Stith explained to the crowd what characteristics describe a master conservationist.
SkyWarn spotter class
 Approximately 35 people gathered March 8 in the training room at the Meade County Health Department in Brandenburg for a storm spotter training course presented by Joe Sullivan, warning coordinator for the National Weather Service in Louisville.
Meade County family affected by tornado in Enterprise, Ala.
 Meade County residents Shannon and Linda Loose were much relieved to hear their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren in Alabama survived last week’s tornado. However, their 17-year-old granddaughter, Courtney, a senior in high school, was in the science wing of Enterprise High School when the tornado hit the school head-on. Although Courtney sustained a serious leg injury, she’s going to be fine.
Wes Kendall named ‘Kentucky Artist of the Year’
 The Central Kentucky Artist Guild has announced its 2006 Artist of the Year, Wes Kendall of Louisville.
Kendall, who was born in Guston but moved to Irvington as a small boy, still has strong ties to Meade County. His father, James Kendall, lives in Meade County as do several other family members, meaning Wes still spends a lot of time down here. “I claim both Meade and Breckinridge counties as my home,” said Kendall.
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