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Watching over military children’s needs
As you read in the newspapers that more than 1,350 more Kentucky National Guard troops will be sent to Iraq in 2011, you may wonder how the troops‚ children cope with deployment. Military members and their families must be resilient. The deployment and homecoming are often emotionally and academically draining. To ensure children feel less isolated, there are a few steps people and communities can take. Encourage parents and guardians to be ac...
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Front row from left: Carrell Hughes, Women’s Chairman; Darlynn Moore, Frances Brown and Tabitha Robertson, Women’s Co-chairman. Back row from left: Dwight Grise, Tammy Grise, Patsy Poore, Russell Poore; State Board Member, Myra Alcott, Daniel Gaston, President; Ray Hughes, Richard Moore, Delain Hughes, Jerry Hughes, Albert Brown, Linda Brown, Jeremy Robertson and John Alcott.
Logan attends state annual meeting of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Several members of the Logan County Farm Bureau Federation attended the state annual meeting of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation held at the Galt House in Louisville December 1-4. This was the 91st Annual Meeting. Logan County was recognized with several awards at the 2010 Annual Meeting. The following received 2010 Gold Star for Excellence Awards: Carrell Hughes and Tabitha Robertson, Women’s program; Jonathon Brown, Young Farmer Activit...
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Police say thanks and name winners
The Logan County Fraternal Order of Police would like to thank everyone for their help with the annual Shop with a Cop program. We would also like to take this time to congratulate the winners of the raffle that was held Dec. 13. The winners are as follows: Mini Laptop- Timmy Hudson and Mike Cartmell; IPad- Joey Young; UK Tickets- Ken Johnson, and Gift Card- Derek Byrum Once again, thanks to everyone who participated in order to help the child...
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Safety tips for heating your home
The cold Kentucky winds are beginning to blow signaling that it's time to turn on the furnace. Safety from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning should be your first priority. U.S. fire departments responded to thousands of home structure fires in 2009 that involved heating equipment, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Not only are furnaces potential hazards, but many of the fires started from space heaters. Carbon monoxide d...
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Chadrick Hall wins Discussion Meet during Kentucky Farm Bureau's 91st annual meeting
Chad Hall, a graduate of Logan County High School, won first place in the final round of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Discussion Meet, a debate-styled competition for young farmers that relies on an individual's skill in reasoning and logical discussion of issues. The event was one of the highlighted activities of last night's general session during KFB's annual meeting in Louisville. Hall, a business service officer for BB&T in Owensboro, best...
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Cattlemen honor members of the year
Mary Givens Epley and Tina Dawson were presented with plaques for “Member of the Year” at the Logan County Cattlemen 4th Quarterly Meeting, Saturday, December 11th.
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Farmers can register to win $2,500
In the season of giving, Kentucky farmers can get into the holiday spirit by registering to win $2,500 for their favorite nonprofit organizations through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities? program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. One farmer in each of Kentucky’s 29 participating counties will win. As the holidays are quickly approaching, so is the Dec. 31 deadline for registration. Farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities.com or by...
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December recommendations for beef herds
For a spring calving herd, begin winter feeding. Divide the herd into groups for winter feeding which may include: • weaned calves • first and second-calf heifers and thin cows • the remainder of the dry cows which are in good body condition • herd sires Feed the lowest quality forage to mature dry cows during early winter. Be sure that weaned heifer calves are on "target" and being fed so that they weigh 65% of mature weight by 14-15 months...
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Layer up before exercising outside
In Kentucky, you never know what type of weather you may get in the fall. The temperature can drop in a hurry. Exercising outdoors when it is cold outside is not always fun, especially if you feel cold. Whether or not you feel cold involves many factors, but usually is determined by the outside temperature, the wind, and how much heat your body produces when you are active. By choosing the right type of clothing, you can stay warm while exerci...
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Auburn Historical Society annual membership drive
The Auburn Historical Society is privileged to have Commonwealth Attorney Gail Guiling as chairperson of our membership drive this year. Gail is a dedicated board member who along with other members wants to see this organization grow and prosper. Our membership in past years has increased as has our commitment to the people of Auburn and surrounding area to preserve the history of our community. Artifacts are donated on a regular basis and d...
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Holiday shopping on a budget
The holiday season seems to start earlier every year.  However, preparing early for your holiday shopping can help reduce holiday stress and your after-holiday bills.  According to the national retail federation, the average shopper spends $832.36 on holiday gifts, food, and decorations. Before you start your holiday shopping, take time to develop a budget for gift-giving, food, and entertainment expenses.  Planning ahead gives you time to sho...
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Take time to inventory, purchase additional hay if needed
Due to dry conditions, the majority of Kentucky livestock producers are already into their winter feeding programs which some began as early as September. Producers need to inventory their hay supplies now to ensure they have enough to last through the winter. If they find they're short, buying additional hay now can save them a lot of headaches later, said Tom Keene, hay marketing specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agricult...
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2011 4-H/FFA Steer and Heifer Show Weigh-In
The weigh-in for the 2011 show will be December 11, 2010 from 8-10 AM at the Russellville Livestock Market. The show for 2011 will be held on May 31, 2011. Exhibitors will have 171 days of feeding for their animal. Please keep this in mind when selecting a calf to show. If your calf gains 3 lbs a day for 171 days they will gain 513 lbs meaning they will need to weigh, at least in most cases, 700-800 lbs on December 11th. If you have any q...
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Holidays are a time to give thanks
For many people, holidays are a time to come together and give thanks for what you have. Holidays are an appropriate time for family members to share something for which they are thankful. Is this easier to say than do? Are you unsure of what to say or how to say it? The following are some suggestions on how to give thanks at the holidays. Be thankful for the food you are eating. Someone put a lot of time, money, and effort into your holiday f...
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Go green this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving go green by following these simple tips: Use items from your backyard or the local farmers‚ market to decorate. Hay bales, mums, pumpkins, gourds, fodder shocks, dried flowers, and leaves and branches can be used throughout autumn, and then composted once the season is over. Buy local! Prepare a Thanksgiving Day feast using locally grown, seasonal foods. For information on when local fruits and vegetables are available and lo...
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