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The Woodford County Middle School's 8th Grade Art Students participated in the Bluegrass PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment) "Bring On the Barrels" Rain Barrel Project. Local artists have donated their time and talent to turn rain barrels into functional yard art. These decorated barrels will be on display throughout Central Kentucky (the WCMS's rain barrel is at the Conservation District office at 180 Beasley Road) until they are auctioned off on eBay. The auction starts June 6th and ends June 16th. Proceeds from the auction will benefit PRIDE's environmental programs throughout Central Kentucky. On June 6th, PRIDE will host a Rain Barrel reception in the Lower Atrium of Lexington Green on Nicholasville Road. This event, sponsored by Whitaker Bank, will be the only chance to view all of the barrels together, as well as to meet the artists. The reception will be from 5-7:30 pm and will kick off the online auction. Why Use a Rain Barrel? Rain barrels connect to your downspout, decreasing the amount of rain that runs off your property. Installing a barrel benefits the environment and you. The water saved in rain barrels can be used for watering flowers, gardens and lawns all through the summer, even in times of drought. Reduced water demand will lower your use of municipal water supplies, saving you money.
You may vote for your favorite rain barrel (hopefully it will be from the students at WCMS) at www.kentuckypride.com.
Newby Receives National Achievement
Bob Dobbs, NCDEA President, Cindy Moon, Incoming President, Connie Richmeier, Incoming President Elect, Martha Newby, Glenda Lewis, Incoming Treasurer and Tim Riley, Incoming Secretary
The Woodford County Conservation District is proud to announce that Martha Newby, District Operations Manager for the District, is the recipient of the National Conservation Employee of the Year for 2006. This award was presented to Martha at the National Conservation District Employees Association's luncheon at the NACD Meeting the first of February, 2007, in Los Angeles CA.
Conservation District Recognized at KACD Awards Banquet
Kevin Jeffries, KACD President, Martha Newby, District Operations Manager, Harold Carmickle, Chair, representative from TVA, Lillie Cox, Education Coordinator, and Peggy Seal, Supervisor
The Woodford County Conservation District received the Conservation District Education Award for outstanding excellence in conservation education programs emphasizing sound management of natural resources at the 2006 KACD Convention.
The District also received the Outstanding Conservation District for Area 6. This was in recognition of continued outstanding dedication and leadership exhibited in our Conservation District program planning and implementation.