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Ag report: May 10, 2013

Ag census deadline is at end of May

With the window to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture officially closing on May 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and ranchers not to miss this opportunity to be counted and help determine the future of farming in America.

USDA has already received more than 2 million completed agriculture census forms, the agency said in release.

Women’s self-defense class small, but successful

A small group of women who attended a self-defense class at the extension office Tuesday night may not have come away with a black belt in martial arts, but they may have learned something that could save their lives in the future, organizers of the class said.

“It was a really hands-on class, and I feel sure that everyone who was there walked away feeling more confident about their self-protection,” said Elizabeth Pulliam, executive director of Shelby Prevention.

Foundation looking to help groups gain financial stability

Since its inception 23 years ago, the Shelby County Community Foundation has donated more than $1.2 million to local non-profits, but now the foundation would like to help charities become more self-sustaining.

On Monday, the foundation released a statement announcing that it is offering a $10,000 matching funds grant to the Shelby County Community Theatre to help fund an endowment to provide future sustainability.

The theater had approached the foundation for help setting up an endowment.

UL deans list and grads

Shelby County residents were among the students recently receiving degrees from the University of Louisville.

MY WORD: Saying thanks to a pair of extraordinary music teachers who helped us grow

NOTE: Chris Hauck, a former resident of Shelby County, was one of the participants in the memorial jam concert on Saturday to honor late former music teachers Ernie Threlkeld, Susie Saunders and Mel Owen. He wrote this on the Facebook after Threlkeld’s passing last fall. Hauck shared it for publication.

 

News Digest: May 15, 2013

SCHS senior awards handed out Thursday

Shelby County High School will celebrate a year of success with its annual Senior Awards Night on Thursday at 6:30 in the school’s theater.

Seniors that have secured scholarships and won academic awards will be honored, the male and female athletes of the year will be announced, and students who have achieved goals and benchmarks will be celebrated.

Last year more than 30 SCHS students earned more than $1 million in scholarships to schools across the country.

Shelby’s Medicaid expansion impact: Perhaps 2,800-plus

With Gov. Steve Beshear’s announcement Thursday to take advantage of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act and expand Medicaid in Kentucky, more than 2,800 uninsured Shelby Countians in 2014 will become eligible for the federal- and state-funded health care.

Another 3,128 would become eligible for subsidized insurance through the Health Benefits Exchange.

Shelby County School Board: High schools delayed by testing problem

End-of-the-year testing at Shelby County Public Schools’ two high schools has been interrupted slightly because of issues with ACT’s issuing of the state’s end-of-course assessments.

These birds are well-grounded

The Bank Swallow, at 5 1/4 inches long, with a 13-inch wide wingspan, is the smallest member of the swallow family. It has a very slim build from head to tail but has a well-defined, distinct breast band, which is emphasized by a white throat.

Shelby County sees big tourism increase

Shelby County raked in nearly $78 million in tourism money in 2012, an increase of 9.2 percent over 2011, based on an annual statewide survey.

“That’s money for tourism and travel expenses,” said Katie Fussenegger, executive director of the Shelby County Tourism & Visitors Bureau. “That goes to hotels, shopping, restaurants, gasoline purchased by travelers and other places. The state has a formula they use that’s based on a number of visitors we provide.”

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