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Ag Notes: Emerald ash borer update
jlittle@uky.eduMost people are aware of the danger to ash trees from the emerald ash borer throughout North America. According to a sobering USDA Forest Service publication, “Emerald ash borer is the most destructive forest insect introduced in North America in...Tags: Environmental Issues, Forestry and Timber, Natural Resources, North America, Forests
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Fir traders: Kovalic's Christmas Tree Farm a Winchester holiday tradition
With their four children, seven grandchildren, two dogs, horses and a cat named Sally around, Pete and Jackie Kovalic are apt to describe their Christmas tree farm as a family operation.
“Somebody always makes a big pot of something, and we just...Tags: Environmental Issues, Religious Festivals, Forestry and Timber, Christmas, Farms
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50 Years Ago: Dec. 3, 2011
Dec. 3, 1961
Otto V. Whitt, Mount Sterling, has been elected manager of the Federal Land Bank Association of Winchester. Whitt succeeds Arthur Littrell, who resigned several weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Mayberry have purchased a residence at 11...Tags: Land Resources, Environmental Issues
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TGIF: Wildlife biologist offers winter birdwatching seminar
About 25 bird types are likely to be found in Clark County, and following the hustle and bustle of the holidays, one birdwatching expert will give a beginner class to help people identify birds of winter.
Joe LaFleur has a bachelor’s degree in...Tags: Wildlife, Biology, Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Travel
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Fire ravages Lincoln hardwood business
dbrock@amnews.comWAYNESBURG — Firefighters battled a blaze this morning in Lincoln County that consumed a building filled with more than half a million dollars in lumber. Highland Fire Chief Jeff Knouse said flames already were coming through the roof when crews...Tags: Environmental Issues, Companies and Corporations, Forests, Disasters and Accidents, Fires
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County calendar for Dec. 8
THURSDAY
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Teen Animé and Manga Club from 4-6 p.m.
— The Jessamine County Public Library will host Kentucky Authors — What a Treat! with George Ella Lyon at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
— The...Tags: Genesis (music group), Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Christmas, Human Interest, Christianity
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Truitt, county lawmakers opposed to elephant rides
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comA proposal by The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) that would allow elephant rides as part of circuses or other entertainment is drawing negative reaction from the Jessamine County-based Primate Rescue Center and local lawmakers....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Wildlife, Entertainment, Environmental Issues, Justice System
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Going Green: Don't take birds for granted
amandawheelerphoto@live.comI often take birds for granted. They’re somewhere around me every day, but I rarely take notice. Birds around here aren’t exotic birds with colorful feathers or fancy plumage, which may contribute to their ability to blend in and go...Tags: Wildlife, Environmental Issues, West Nile Virus
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News Briefs for April 26
Wildflower walk on Saturday Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge will host the second of two spring wildflower walks 10 a.m. Saturday. The walk will be on the Martha B. Clay Wildflower Trail, which begins near the North Rolling Fork, just past the bridge...
Tags: Lung Cancer, Gene Wilder, Health and Medical Professionals, Human Interest, American Red Cross
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Obituary: Michael Fisher
Michael Reuben Fisher, 64, of Danville, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 26, 1946, in Harrodsburg, Ky., he was the son of the late Emery Bonapart and Lola Moore Fisher. Mike was retired from the Kentucky...Tags: Wildlife, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, Turkey, Human Interest, Conservation
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Waters: Don't count your energy sources before they hatch
Ronald Reagan observed what history teaches: “The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.”
Therefore, we must fight hardest when do-gooders first raise the spectacle of saddling us with one of...Tags: Politics, Kentucky, Renewable Energy, Petroleum Industry, Consumers
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Jessamine library to kick off 'geek' campaign
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comIf you are interested in it, chances are that the Jessamine County Public Library has a book or another resource on it. What the “it” is varies from person to person, but the “Geek the Library” campaign, which kicks off Sunday, is...Tags: Wildlife, Politics, Deere and Company, Ohio, Kentucky
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