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September 19, 2007
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FRONT PAGE NEWS
Solemn ceremonies mark Patriots Day
Americans and Meade County residents paused to remember those who lost their lives Sept. 11, during Patriots Day ceremonies.
“I am sure this is the time that everyone can remember where they were and what they were doing at that particular time,” Meade County Judge Executive Harry Craycroft said during evening ceremonies at the courthouse.
Board of Education sets property tax
rates – lower than last year
The Meade County Board of Education set the tax rates for real and tangible property during their Sept. 11 regular meeting. The tax on real property is 49.80 cents per $100 valuation, a decrease from the 2006 rate of 52.10 cents. “By lowering the tax rate, hopefully we’re helping our constituents and continuing to use tax dollars wisely,” said superintendent of schools Mitch Crump. The tax on tangible property is 52.80 cents per $100 valuation, a slight increase from last year’s 52.60 cents per $100. On a motion by Belinda Cross, seconded by Eugene Sheeran, the board was unanimous in its acceptance of the tax rates presented.
Plea given magistrates to hire county code enforcement officer
Planning and Zoning Commission co-chairman, Alan Flaherty pulled every trick out of his arsenal Sept. 11 when he addressed the county Fiscal Court, regarding the code enforcement officer’s position.
Intersection of Greer and Bland streets now a four-way stop
Effective Sept. 17, there will be a four-way stop in place at the intersection of Bland Street and Greer Street.
Accolades abound at fire district’s 50th
Accolades and tributes were the order of the afternoon Sept. 16.
The Otter Creek Park lodge was the setting as members of the Meade County Fire Protection District, their spouses, friends and invited guests honored the district’s 50th anniversary.
Brandenburg tankfuls . . .
Frankfort’s Old State Capitol provides charm, intrigue and mystery
NOTE: This is an occasional column featuring “tankful” travels. All locations are within a 60-mile radius of Brandenburg and can be accessed with one tank of gas or less. Readers are urged to check the Web sites for current hours and events as they many change prior to publication.
It survived several fires, cost $85,000 to construct and boasted some of the greatest architectural feats in the West.
Process underway to replace ethics commissioner
The process is underway to replace one member of the county’s ethics commission, following a unanimous vote Sept. 11 by the Fiscal Court.
Hope for renewal after paralysis
When he was barely 18 years old, Brandon Schmidt was riding his motorcycle at a friend’s house. As he was going up a 70-foot jump, the bike malfunctioned and cut out. He went over the handlebars and landed on his back. When he tried to roll over, he realized he couldn’t feel his legs.
Expressing appreciation
In recognition of the endless and tireless efforts of our local police, fire and EMT departments, Cash Express provided treats to these departments on Sept. 11 – Patriots Day – as a token of the community’s and Cash Express’ appreciation.
Brandenburg’s community pride committee eyeing lots of projects
Beautification improvements to Brandenburg are more than a glimmer in someone’s eyes.
They are almost close to reality among members of the Brandenburg Community Pride committee, which recently held another meeting.
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