Today's Features

During the past two weeks I have confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in at least two locations 8-10 miles apart. Since 2010, Trimble County has been part of a thirty county quarantine zone. For the latest information on these counties go to: http://pest.ca.uky.edu/EXT/EAB/welcomeeab.html. The greatest potential for infestation occurs in the quarantine counties.

Agricultural chemicals are an important part of many farm operations. Used properly, they help Kentucky farmers produce an abundant, safe food supply. If mishandled, however, they can contaminate groundwater, which is a source of drinking water for many residents.
As May is Water Awareness Month, Amanda Gumbert from the University of Kentucky Extension Plant and Soil Sciences department, offers producers some helpful advice to reduce the chance that improperly used agricultural chemicals will contaminate groundwater by following these eight steps.

By TEENA DRAKE
Special to The Trimble Banner
A beautiful afternoon full of musical arrangements and a vast array of talented young people was the setting at Trimble County High School Sunday afternoon. The Jazz band, 6th grade band, 7th and 8th grade band, and high school band performed, led by director Matt Leedy.

Thursday, May 29
Tri-County Community Action Agency’s Board of Directors 10 a.m. at the Campbellsburg State Police Post meeting room, 160 Citation Lane, just off the I-71 exit in Campbellsburg. The public is invited to attend. TCCAA provides services in Henry, Oldham and Trimble Counties.
Sunday, June 1
Bedford Springs Church will have a guest speaker, Nick Coleman, at their morning service at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 3