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Monday, the country took pause to remember all of the people who have died serving our country. And, for a young woman in Texas, the City of Lebanon was on her mind. More specifically, one of Lebanon's own fallen veterans.

This man wasn't a relative or a friend. In fact, she never even knew him.

But thanks to a school project, she knew his story very well.

The first draft of a drug testing policy has been written and, if approved by the Marion County Board of Education, it would include athletes, students participating in extra-curricular activities, students who drive to school and students who volunteer or are enrolled by their parents.

For nearly two hours May 27, the Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission reviewed its initial 2011-12 budget proposal.

"This is the beginning point, not the ending point," said Executive Director Chris Hamilton, who prepared the proposal for the commissioners.

The initial proposal included $584,732 in projected revenues and $439,889.13 in projected expenses. However, those numbers are likely to change as a result of some of the changes proposed by the commissioners Friday.

Aaron Mattingly, 16, of 3341 St. Mary's Road in Lebanon is showing improvement after being in a one-vehicle accident May 22. He is listed in satisfactory condition at University Hospital in Louisville as of Tuesday morning.

Allyson Stine, Mattingly's aunt, said he has been moved out of the intensive care unit and into a regular room at the hospital. She also said he has been able to walk some with the help of a physical therapist.

"He's doing much better," Stine said.