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Try ancient lure for early bass
Ancient Native Americans learned to adorn bone hooks with animal hair to make them more appealing to fish. This oldest and simplest of lures, a hair jig, still is the best choice to catch bass in the cold water of early spring. A modern hair jig isn’t much different from those used by the ancestors of the Shawnee. It consists of deer, rabbit or synthetic craft hair tied onto the hook shank of a lead-head jig. “Hair looks more natural in cold ...
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Youth and competition
Competition is a naturally occurring thing that most people will experience at some point in life. Everyone wants to win or at least feel as though they are good at something. Despite this strong need to achieve, we are not born with this desire. Competitiveness is a learned behavior which can, in the appropriate situation, help build character. In addition, what is known as "healthy competition" promotes the development of important life ski...
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Helping your child succeed in school
At the national level, we have seen an increase in the high school graduation rate. In Kentucky, the graduation rate for the 2007 to 2008 school year was 84 percent. It is critically important that teenagers stay in school and earn their high school diploma. Research shows that remaining in school is the single most important action teens can take to increase job and financial opportunity. Earning power is also greatly increased with a high sc...
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The American Private Enterprise System
When most people think of APES they think of a hairy primate that lives in exotic locations and climbs trees. For 20 local high school sophomores, the term APES took on an entirely new meaning. The students took part in a two-day program designed to teach them about how our country does business. APES or officially, The American Private Enterprise System, is a program designed by the University of Kentucky, and here in Logan County is a pa...
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Host families needed for 4-H programs
This summer, 10 young people from Japan along with one adult chaperone will come to Kentucky to learn about American families and culture. A great way for you and your child to take part in this international experience is by becoming a host family for one of these students. Applications are now being accepted. Not only do 4-H host families get to enjoy helping the Japanese 4-H learn about American families and culture, but they also learn ab...
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Kentucky Farm Bureau highlights agriculture
Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) and other Kentucky farm organizations are highlighting agriculture’s achievements as part of “National Agriculture Week,” March 14-20. In conjunction with the annual national recognition, Governor Steve Beshear designated March 20 as “Agriculture Day in Kentucky.” “The agriculture industry across Kentucky continues to grow and change everyday, but remains a strong, vital piece to Kentucky’s economic strength,” said M...
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The 2010-2011 FFA Senior officers are: (l-r) Keith Richey, Jacob Hopkins, Barrett Rogers, Emily Chambers, Cotton Hazel, Justin Hopkins, Hunter Boswell, Jon Keith Smith and Robyn Estes.
Logan County FFA elects new officers
On Thursday, Feb. 24, the Logan County FFA Chapter held officer elections. Forty-six FFA members went through the interview process. The 2010-2011 FFA Officers are: Senior Officers: President, Robyn Estes; Vice President, Hunter Boswell; Secretary, Keith Richey; Treasurer, Jacob Hopkins; Reporter, Emily Chambers; Sentinel, Jon Keith Smith; Chaplain, Barrett Rogers; Parliamentarian, Justin Hopkins; 2nd Vice President, Cotton Hazel; 3rd Vice Pre...
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Aaron Johnson (l-r), Fischer Thurston and Jon Keith Smith took part in “Drive you tractor to school day” during FFA Week.
LCHS takes part in National FFA Week
The week of February 22-26, our Logan County FFA Chapter participated in National FFA Week. Monday, blue and gold day; Tuesday, dress like a farmer or your favorite ag teacher; Wednesday, FFA t-shirt/officer elections day; Thursday, drive your tractor to school day; and Friday, hunter orange day. We would like to thank all of those who participated in National FFA Week. Our Logan County FFA Chapter offers a variety of agriculture classes such ...
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It counts to be counted in the 2010 Census
Every 10 years since 1790, a headcount is taken of every person living in the United States. This is Census year. In mid-March, everyone should receive the questionnaire for the 2010 Census in the mail. The form for the 2010 Census is one of the shortest in history and with just 10 questions should take about 10 minutes to fill out. All of the information collected is protected under federal law and is used only for statistical purposes. Th...
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Logan County Farm Bureau Members meet with State Representative Martha Jane King at the Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort. From left to right are: Bradley Brown, Frances Brown, Jerry Hughes, Women’s Chairman Carrell Hughes, State Farm Bureau Board Member Russell Poore, State Representative Martha Jane King, President Daniel Gaston, Darlynn Moore and Richard Moore.
Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-In
Several Logan County Farm Bureau Members attended the Farm Bureau Legislative Drive-in in Frankfort on March 3rd. This event allowed county Farm Bureau leaders from across the state to visit directly with their state senators and state representatives at the state capitol. The Logan County delegation met with State Senator Joey Pendleton and State Representative Martha Jane King. At these meetings several of the Kentucky Farm Bureau Legislativ...
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Have fun cooking with kids
When it is cold and damp outside, there is no better time to go into the kitchen and cook up something warm and cozy. Including your children in cooking is a great way to help them learn. Cooking gives children the opportunity to experience the world first hand. Make sure that children are directly involved in the food activity. Adults are there to assist the children, not the other way around. Cooking is especially enjoyable for children beca...
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The cost of feeding your cows
By: Donna M. Amaral-Phillips, UK Dairy Nutritionist Managers of dairy businesses should take time to evaluate their dairy businesses and identify areas where change is needed. Then, a game plan for accomplishing these changes needs to be designed and implemented. In a dairy business, feed costs typically represent 40 to 50 percent of the costs of producing milk, making feed costs the largest cost category. In recent years, feed costs have rep...
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State to create ‘virtual’ time capsule
Looming in stately elegance high above south Frankfort, the Kentucky State Capitol has been the center of state government and an important symbol of our Commonwealth for 100 years. Governors, lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, citizens and generations of Kentucky school children have marveled at the building’s classical beauty and Beaux Arts styling, massive marble staircases, soaring rotunda and bronze statues of Kentucky heroes including A...
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Basic Gardening Workshop March 23
The Logan County Cooperative Extension Service is conducting a Basic Gardening Workshop on March 23, 2010 from 6-7 p.m. at the Logan County Extension Office. This workshop is part of the Cooperative Extension Service’s five month series Add Up The Savings – Ways You and Your Family Can Save Money. If you are interested in growing some of your own food this session will give you information about selecting the location, preparing the ground, p...
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Teen leadership ski retreat
What a better way to boost confidence, build character, learn a new skill or two and make new friends than a weekend of snow skiing with friends? On February 25th, the Logan County 4-H Teen Council embarked on a journey to Paoli Peaks in Indiana for a weekend of fun on the slopes and teambuilding back at the lodge. The group hit the road right after school Thursday afternoon and travelled with the Todd County 4-H Teens. Upon arriving at the lo...
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