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Going Green: Ways to eat green every meal of the day
amandawheelerphoto@live.comLast week, I looked at some basic ways to eat healthy and green at the same time. This week, I’ll share some more specific ideas for meals and snacks thoughout the day. On any given day, you can make the decision to eat healthy for your body and...Tags: Sandwiches, Foods and Beverages, Recipes, Butter, Electrical Appliance
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Wilmore eyes $3.5 million sludge facility
brossi@jessaminejournal.comWilmore utilities director Dave Carlstedt and the sanitation department are hoping to get started as early as next year on a $3.5 million sludge-handling facility project in order to comply with new state regulations coming down the pipeline. Currently,...Tags: Water Supply, Water, Science and Technology, Georgetown, Environmental Issues
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Change could net $12,000 saving for WMU
The Winchester SunBecause of a change in personnel, the Winchester Municipal Utilities Commission voted Thursday to terminate one work order for consent decree projects and approve another in its place. The change will save the utility up to $12,000. Commissioners...Tags: Tetra Tech Incorporated, Technology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Science and Technology
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Sewer plant work at halfway point
The Winchester SunThe Lower Howards Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, a $32.2 million project of the City of Winchester and Winchester Municipal Utilities, is 50 percent completed with a little less than a year to finish. The project is part of a consent decree from the...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution, Environmental Politics, Mike Flynn
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Congressional redistricting finalized; House adopts energy incentives
State representativeThe state House of Representatives voted last week to extend by one week this year’s campaign-filing deadline for Kentucky’s six congressional seats as work continued to resolve a House-Senate impasse on a plan to redraw those electoral...Tags: Conservation, U.S. House of Representatives, Politics, Brett Guthrie, Conservation
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Jessamine County Schools recognized for energy management
news@jessaminejournal.comJessamine County Schools was one of 47 Kentucky districts recognized at an event last week for their energy-saving initiatives since January 2011. The Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) banquet was Friday, Feb. 3, in Louisville and...Tags: Concerts, Energy, Music, University of Louisville, Music
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News briefs for Jan. 10
Danville forensics runs away with first place at Morehead tournament
Danville High School Forensics placed first by a margin of 116 points (282-166) over reigning state champions Boone County at the first annual Harlen Hamm Memorial Speech Tournament...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Brian L. Ellis, Schools, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Health
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Going Green: Website provides easy way to shop responsibly
amandawheelerphoto@live.comSometimes, I wonder if the things I buy or the places I shop are good for the environment, or if people are treated well in the process of bringing consumer goods to me. I really like the idea of only giving my money to good companies who care for the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Energy Saving, Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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County schools serve up local food for 'Farm to School' lunch day
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comWhen students in Jessamine County schools went to the lunch room last Friday, they traveled about the same distance they do every day. The food they consumed had a much shorter trip than usual. The district hosted its first “Farm to School”...Tags: Environmental Issues, Lettuce
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AmeriCorps NCCC team improves Jim Beam Nature Preserve
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comA team of 11 AmeriCorps workers did some spring cleaning in Jessamine County last week, sprucing up the Jim Beam Nature Preserve. The 115-acre preserve in southern Jessamine County was created by The Nature Conservancy in 1995 in celebration of the Jim...Tags: Charity, Environmental Issues
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TGIF: Airplane club hopes interest will take off after coming show
At last count, model airplane enthusiast Dan Thompson had 63 planes.
“Some people have a passion for golf or whatever. I have a passion for airplanes,” Thompson said.
His interest in planes began while he was about 10 or 11 years old, around...Tags: Labor Day, Genes and Chromosomes, Ed Reed, Kentucky, Lexington (Lexington, Virginia)
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Many ways exist to tweak family budget
Extension agentRecent national and global economic news has been troubling, with significant long-term issues that contribute to financial uncertainty. While it’s important to remain aware of these issues, concern is better channeled into productive action on a...Tags: Finance, Passenger Cars, Halloween, Economy, Business and Finance, Back to School
Mar 19, 2012
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Mar 7, 2012
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Feb 17, 2012
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Feb 8, 2012
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Feb 7, 2012
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Jan 10, 2012
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Aug 19, 2011
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