n the Farm
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students On Tuesday, November 20,
Youth Service Center sponsored a career breakfast
interested in construction. The guest speaker was Tom
owner of The Studio. Students in attendance were Ashley
Chelsey Bailey and Brittany Shankland. The 8th grade
chose their top three career choices and were placed in one
have breakfast with a person in that profession.
Gary Hamilton, Agricultural Agent
Carole Risen, Home Agent
Tera Rawlings, 4-H Agent
John K. Wills- Agricultural Agent Emeritus
County
Production
:ting-March 5
Bath County tobacco produc-
. invited to a county Tobacco
:tion Meeting on Tuesday,
,5, 2002. at 6:00 p.m. in Ow-
Ile at the Lions Club Park on
LII Springs Road. Topics to be
at the meeting include: To-
I'ransplant Management,
and Curing Manage-
Blue Mold and Black Shank
Control; Variety Selection;
Situation and Outlook; and
from Sy ngenta and
at this meeting will in-
Gary Pahner, University
Tobacco Specialist;
Hawkins, Syngenta Repre-
Chalfant, Valent
meeting will begin with a
by Syngenta and
t. If you would like to attend,
call tile Bath County Exten-
at 674-6121 by Monday,
4th, to register.
UK Dairy
iference in Cave
'-March 12
Commonwealth's dairy in-
Is constantly changing and
potential. We're well post-
this part of the U.S. right
to gain a lot from
e're a lot closer to states pop-
growth like Florida than
is and we should take
of that proximity.
The UK Cooperative Extension
Service will host the 2002 Kentucky
Dairy Conference at the Cave City
Convention Center on March 12
Speakers from Kentucky and around
the country will discuss current is-
sues in dairy production and man-
agcment. Registration will start at
8:30 a.m. and the conference will
conclude at 3 p.m.
Our focus this year is on repro-
ductive management of the diary
herd. We'll also highlight recent hap-
penings in the industry and share
updates with producers.
Evans Wright, Kentucky dairy
farmer and President of the Ken-
tucky Milk Producers Association,
will lead off the morning session.
Wright has spearheaded the effort to
obtain Phase t tobacco funds for the
Kentucky diary industry.
Animal scientists have learned
much about cystic ovaries in dairy
cattle and Bill Silvia. UK reproduc-
tive physiologist, will detail the most
current research.
Conference participants also hear
from internationally-recognized au-
thor of the Artificial Breeding col-
umn in Hoard's Dairyman, Jeffrey
Stevenson. Stevenson is a faculty
member of the Kansas State Univer-
sity animal science and industry de-
partment. Other speakers include
Kentucky dairy prod'ucers, veteri-
narians and industry professionals.
Registration for the conference is
$15 if paid by March 1, and $20 at
the door. Contact your local county
Extension agent for registration ma-
terials. Send a check payable to Ken-
tucky PDCA to George Heersche,
Jr., Extension Dairy Specialist, Uni-
versity of Kentucky, 406 W.P. Gar-
rigus Bldg., Lexington, KY 40546-
TIlE BATH COUNTY NEWS-OUTI,OOK
OMngsville, Ky.--Week of February 21 - February 28, 2002
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Construction Careers On Tuesday, November 20,
2001, the BCMS Youth Service Center sponsored a career breakfast
for students interested in construction. The guest speaker was Walter
Shrout. Students in attendance were Anthoney Meade, Rabble
Rudd, Josh Tolliver, Jason Fetters, and Brandon Lykes. The 8th
grade students chose their top three career choices and were placed
in one area to have breakfast with a person in that profession.
0215.
The Kentucky dairy industry has
its share of challenges. But by keep-
ing up with the latest research and
management techniques, we'll be
able to tackle those head on and
make the industry better all the way
around.
UK sets
shearing school
for April 11 and 12
A quality sheep flock depends on
many management practices. One
example is shearing. If producers
can learn to master the art of separat-
ing a sheep /'ram its winter wool,
they will be on their way to saving
valuable dollars and having the sat-
isfaction of a self-sufficient enter-
prise.
the University of Kentucky Col-
lege of Agriculture will offer sheep
producers a chance to learn shearing
techniques during a hands-on shear-
ing school April I 1 and 12 at UK's
Animal Science in Woodford Coun-
ty.
Some of the most basic skills in
sheep management are the most im-
portant. Shearing is an important part
of a good sheep management pro-
gram. Charles Swaim of aster Pro-
fessional Products will lead the 2-
day event with the help of UK shep-
herd Winston Deweese and associ-
ate shepherd Endre Fink. Beginners
will participate both days and more
experienced producers are encour-
aged to attend on day two to fine-
tune their shearing skills.
Enrolhn'ent is limited to 12 partic-
ipants. Pre-registration is required.
Participants will be expected to fol-
low biosecurity procedures. The reg-
istration fee of $15 for two days and
$10 for one day is due by April 1 and
should be sent to Shearing School,
911 W.P. Garrigus Bldg., I Universi-
ty of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
40546-0215. For more information,
call or e-mail Monty Chappell at
(859) 257-2716, (HYPERLINK
"mailto:mchappel@ uky.edu).
Develop a financial
plan that would benefit
from your tax refund
If you have a tax refund coming
this year, consider using this extra
money as a one-time sum to begin
putting your family finances in or-
der. Look at your family's financial
situation and evaluate the debts, es-
pecially those with the highest in-
terest rates.
One way to put your family fi-
nances in order is to pay credit card
balances or loans that charge a high
Future psychology majors on Tuesday, November
15, 2001, the BCMS Youth Service Center sponsored a career
breakfast for students interested in psychology. The guest speaker
was Courtney Mullins of Pathways. Students in attendance were
Ashley Leach, Lynsie Rhoton, Mackenzie Snelling and Jessica
Trusty. The 8th grade students chose their top three career choices
and were placed in one area to have breakfast with a person in that
profession
interest rate. If you receive a sub-
stantial tax refund, you might be
able to pay off several high-interest
debts with relatively low balances.
This will givc you a good start to pay
all credit card accounts, keeping only
one national credit card lbr emer-
gencies. Once you have paid off
each card, write the company to
close your account. Be sure to de-
stroy credit cards on the closed ac-
counts.
Review your withholding state-
ment to determine if your refund is
due to unusual deductions on this
year's tax return, or is a result of
excess withholding. If it's the latter,
consider having less money with-
held. You can use the extra to reduce
high-interest debt or put it in an
interest-bearing account.
By investing the refund in a sav-
ings account or a money market
fund, you'll have money for unex-
pected expenses. It's a good idea to
have emergency savings equal to
six months of family income. In-
vesting the refund can make your
family more financially secure by
providing an adequate emergency
fund.
Another way to effectively use
your income tax refund is to make a
major purchase or do home repairs
that you've been putting off until
you have the money. These are op-
portunities to put your tax refund to
important use.
Ixok at your family's overall
spending patterns and have a meet-
i
ing to discuss the financial situation
and set goals. Develop a written
spending plan making expenses
equal or less than income. Disci-
pline spending so you can pay cash
|or purchases, or pay the credit card
balance before the grace period ends.
Family members also should re-
alize the need for long-term finan-
cial goals such as buying a home,
paying for college and saving for
retirement. This will help young
members learn that there are realis-
tic limits on what you can afford.
Eventually your family will move
ahead financially.
Contact your Bath County Ex-
tension Office for more intbrma-
tion.
Homemaker
leader training
Friday, Feb. 22
The Homemaker Leader Train-
ing Session for the March club meet-
ings will be held Friday, Feb. 22,
1:30 p.m. in the Extimsion Office
Meeting Room. Title of the session
will be "Aging With Grace" and will
be conducted by Martha Perkins,
Rowan County Extension Agent for
Family Consumer Sciences.
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198 Evans Drive
o,,o.,O: Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
Behind Golden Corral Steakhouse
-EVINS VALLEY ROAD - New
75% finished. Very nice home in
=ntry with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living
dtchen/dining combo, 2 car at-
back deck. Call for ap-
today. $69,500.
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ROAD - 14x70 mobile
1992 Fleetwood like new. In-
8x12 covered front porch and
Also has 20x24 metal
a barn that is wired. 3 BRs, 2 BAs.
nice floor plan. Central heat and
r. Sits on 4± acres. Good septic sys-
$72,000. Shown by appointment
60 WEST - OWlNGSVILLE - Lots,
1 1/2 acre each. Re-
house or double wide. Only
nUtesfrom -64 Price $15,00 per lot.
S BRANCH ROAD - If you are
a private place to live, this is
for you. This 2.33 acre tot is a
in Bath County. Sur-
:1 by family owned farms, a new
Cave Run water and on y
miles from the 1-64 exit. This lot is
to build your dream home.
Harold Akers, Principal Broker (859)404-3590
Dwight Akers, Broker/Appraiser (859)498-7621
Edith Conn, Sales Assoc. (859) 498-4558
Mike Moran, Sales Assoc./App. (859)498-2493
Louis Black, Sales Assoc. (859) 737-5530
Kathy Ulery, Sales Assoc. (606)674-6925
Tommy Orme, Sales Assoc. (859) 498-1885
Bobble Chaney, Sales Assoc. (606)674-8941
Dee Lawrence, Sales Assoc. (859) 499-0927
Shelly Moore, Sales Assoc. (859) 497-0247
Connie Cody, Sales Assoc. (859)498-0694
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466 WINDING WAY - Very nice spa-
cious home (DW) sitting on 6 acres in
the country. Home has 4 BR, 2 BA, LR,
FR, kit, DR, Master BR has extra walk-
m closet and a sitting room. $73,500.
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169 WHITE OAK ROAD - OWlNGS-
VILLE - Nice double wide with living
room, dining room combo, 3 BRs cen-
tral heat/air, on 1 acre lot. Super nice
garden bath adjoining master bedroom.
$57,900.
OWlNGSVILLE ROAD-Approximately
8.5 acres ±. Has a barn and pond on
property. Would be great place for a
small horse farm. Would consider sub-
dividing. $70,000.
HWY 1269 - OWlNGSVILLE . Have
you been dreaming of a nice level 5-10
acre tract of land in the country for your
new home? Then look no luther. On
Hwy 1269, Owingsville we have 29+
acres of level land that you can buy a 5-
10 acre tract or buy the complete prop-
erty which consists of 29± acres. Two
ponds, on property with some woods.
29± acres for $145,000 or purchase 5
or 10 acre tract.
HART PIKE - 7 beautiful 2.-I: acre lots
located on Hart Pike, approx. 2.5 miles
from 1-64. Lots restricted to building or
double wide mobile homes with a solid
block perimeter foundat on. Call for more
information.
10929 E. HWY 60- A very special family
home! This brick veneer ranch home
sitting on a beautiful shaded lot has a
LARGE FR (mostly wood), LR, dining/
kitchen combo, 3 BRs with abundant
closets, 2 full baths, utility room, carpet
and wood floors. Kentucky Utilities, Bath
Co. water and sewer, this home is in
immaculate condition. $105,000.
205 SOUR SPRINGS - Super sized A-
frame 2144 sq. ft., sitting on 5 acres, 3
BR, 2 BA, beautiful cathedral ceilings,
beautiful balcony overlooking living room
and den. Very nice kitchen, central heat
and air. $149,500.
WHITE OAK ROAD - Farm for sale.
Nice grazing land or hunting farm with
1000 lb. Tobacco. This farm has 80
acres + with 3 barns (a 3 bent barn, 4
bent barn and a 5 bent barn). Also has
4 ponds and a creek running through
property. Good hunting on ground with
wild turkey and deer. Can be bought
with or without tobacco base for $70,000.
US 60 E. OWINGSVILLE - 2 nice starter
homes or rental investments. Each con-
sisting of 2 bedrooms, t bath, living
room, and kit/dining combo. Conve-
nient to interstate, schools and down-
town business. Currently rent for
$325.00 monthly. Reasonably priced
at $44,500.
Prices Good Now Thru February 28
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18 Hp, 46 in. Cut Lawn Tractor
Inlek'" I/C" V-Twin OHV with full
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Headlights, light switch,
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Briggs & Stretton Intek OHV engine
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