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SEPTEMBER 1 , 2010
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FRONT PAGE NEWS
Veterans welcomed home
–over 35 years later
Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam –places where few people wanted to spend their time, but did so.
The veterans who served in these unfamiliar lands with unique sounding names, were given a hero’s welcome – nearly 35 years later – at Fort Knox Aug. 26.
Library board
increases tax rate to 9.8 percent
Based on the recommendation of board chairman Sandra Stone, on Aug. 23, the Meade County Public Library unanimously approved taking the compensating rate for the upcoming tax year.
Coffee
or cappuccino?
Studio Brew, located at 235 Main Street in the old Messenger building, welcomes those who want music, art and friendly banter to go along with their java jolt.
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Rachel's Challenge
On April 20, 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered Columbine High School in Columbine, Colo., armed with firearms and homemade explosives. The pair strolled casually through the school and embarked in a shooting spree that lasted 45 minutes. When it was over, 12 students and one teacher were killed and 23 others were wounded. Harris and Klebold ended the rampage by committing suicide.
County residents press water district for expanded service
For the second month in a row, area residents pressed for water service in various locations of Meade County.
River Heritage
Festival 5K run/walk scheduled for Sept. 25
Are you a runner or just like to walk for exercise? Then join us for the annual River Heritage Festival 5K run/walk on Sept. 25, at Buttermilk Falls in Brandenburg. The race starts at 9 a.m., with registration from 8:15-8:45 a.m. The cost is $10 per person, and if you register by Sept. 7, you will receive a FREE T-shirt! Cash prizes and medals will be awarded for the best times in Youth, Male Adult, and Female Adult divisions. Race applications can be picked up at the Meade County Health Department or the Cooperative Extension office. You can also receive an electronic copy by e-mailing Melissa Phillips at melissad.phillips@ky.gov. The 5K is the kick-off event for the festival and is sponsored by the Meade County Wellness Taskforce.
Court denies Emmer Drive acceptance again
A special meeting of the Meade County Fiscal Court Aug. 24, placed Emmer Drive as a subject of contention once again.
Library’s bid bonds net low interest rate
Morgan Keegan, whose parent company is Regions Financial Corporation, was awarded the bid for bonds for the new Meade County Public Library.
State funding awarded to area infrastructure projects
Surrounded by community leaders, legislators and local officials, Gov. Steve Beshear last week announced nearly $151 million in state approved transportation and infrastructure projects for the Fort Knox region
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