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Today's Features

  • I used to have a visceral response to lush spring grass. It gave me anxiety because I knew it was time to get on the Scag and start mowing (and usually the Scag would not start when first brough out of winter storage).
    This year, I see the grass in a different way because it is potential pasture for our growing herd of sheep. We use moveable, electrified fence and rotational grazing methods to keep the pasture and the herd healthy; so the more grass I have, the better. It is a liberating feeling not worrying about getting the grass mowed.

  • Now is the time for young people and their parents to begin making plans for an annual summer ritual, 4-H Camp.
    4-H camps are open to all Kentucky youth between the ages of 9 and 14. At 4-H Camp, young people learn independence and responsibility, have a lot of fun and make new friends.

  • The Spencer County 4-H Livestock Club attended the State Meats Contest on April 13 in Lexington at the Meats Lab on the University of Kentucky’s campus. Congratulations to all of the participants.

  • The 2013 Spencer County 4-H Communications Day was Thursday, April 11, at Spencer County Elementary School. It was a very successful evening filled with enjoyable demonstrations, speeches and great talent acts in the variety show.  A new job interview contest was also included for senior 4-H members. The following 4-H members participated and, if they were awarded first place, they will be going on the Area Communications Day on Saturday in Trimble County.  First and second place in the variety show get to represent Spencer County at the Area Communications Day.

  • Dear Savvy Senior
    What retirement planning resources can you recommend to women? I’m 58 years old, divorced and living on a tight budget and need all the help I can get.  
    Financially Challenged

    Dear Challenged,
    When it comes to planning for retirement, most Americans could stand to brush up on their financial knowledge a bit, but it’s especially important for unmarried women. Here’s what you should know.  

    Retirement Struggles

  • I have not yet witnessed it, but I may soon be able to relate how I saw two people walking toward each other, each of them “gadgeting” to someone about something (important or not), so engrossed in what they were doing, they didn’t realize they were walking toward a head-on collision. I guess that is what is happening in our highly induced “gadget” world.

  • Long, intense workouts that take place over a few weeks – popularly known as bootcamp - have been a popular exercise strategy among people looking for a kick-start to becoming fit. The phenomenon spread from the fitness world to sewing this spring in Spencer County.

  • Have you ever lost anything and been frantic to find it? The other day I lost a little security tag that turns off the alarm in my car. I searched for it for over an hour. Several friends came by wondering why I was searching my car, so they helped. I had it in my hand, in the car, the door was closed, I bumped the gearshift, heard a clink and it was gone. A few days later I tore that car apart, took out the mats, vacuumed under the seats, checked in all the pockets and cracks I could find. Now the car looks great inside, but that little security tag is still missing.

  • Waterford Church of Christ hosts revival
    Waterford Church of Christ will host a revival through Thursday at 7 each night. The focus of the revival will be “The Righteousness of God,” with guest speaker Burt Jones.
    Joe Stone is the preacher at the church, which is located at 5607 Mount Washington Road. For more information, call 477-2316.

    First Assembly of God Relay for Life team plans fundraisers

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