Peace

On Saturday March 9th, the Central KY Council for Peace & Justice will hold its annual dinner and resource fair. At 5:00 p.m. over 30 exhibitors will have displays about regional social justice activities. At 6:00 there will be a vegetarian dinner. At 7:00 there will be a program on"School Equity Issues."

The Fair and Program are free and open to the public.

The dinner is$8 for adults and $4, for children 12 and under. Call 859-254-6254 to reserve a seat at the dinner.

Day in the Life

Lexington Young Professional Association and the Lexington Art League are presenting a photography contest and exhibit entitled, "A Day in the Life of Lexington."

The contest is open to all Fayette County residents. No entry fee.

All photographs are to be taken on March 15, 2002.

Photos are to be judged from 8"x10" matted and shrink-wrapped prints in the following categories:

-Historical

-Sports

-Avant Garde/Cutting Edge

-Best representation of Lexington

-Best Youth - 18 and younger

-Best of Show

A $100 prize will awarded for each category and $200 for Best of Show. Each participant can submit a total of three entries (black and white, and color accepted).

The show will run April 26-28 in conjunction with the Art League's Fourth Friday and will be presented at Meridian Communications, 325 West Main Street, 3rd floor.

All entries are to be dropped off at Hilliard Lyons, also at 325 West Main Street, 2nd Floor, on April 1st between the hours of 11am and 2pm. For info, please call 264-0893 or visit http://www.lypa.org/photography_show.php.

Spring Cleaning

Kentucky may be due for some spring cleaning if house bill (HB) 174 passes the senate this session.

HB 174 would provide funds, up to $19.5 million, to spiff up state roadsides, curb illegal dumping, and implement a statewide environmental education program.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, passed the House of Representatives on Feb. 12, and was reviewed by the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 28.

Also under the bill, the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet would oversee the closing of more than 550 landfills in Kentucky.

Many old landfills pose health hazards since they often leak dangerous chemicals such as benzene, chromium, and lead mercury into nearby creeks and streams. Government regulation on landfills was minimal until recent years.

The Kentucky Pride fund is expected to produce $30 million annually by implementing a one-half cent environment impact fee on certain containers and cups and a $1 per-ton tipping fee at landfills.

To learn more about HB 174, visit www.kyenvironment.org. -Jennifer Fee

Exchange Students

Local families are being sought for the 2002-2003 school year to host exchange students through the U.S.Department of State "Future Leaders Exchange" (FLEX) Program. This non-profit organization gives an opportunity for high school students (ages 15-18) from countries of the former Soviet Union, "to experience life in a democratic society." Since the beginning of FLEX in 1992, close to 11, 000 students have participated in this exchange. Young students-from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan-are chosen based on social skills, English ability, academic achievements, and potential for leadership.

Travel, medical insurance, and personal expenses are government funded. To obtain their visas to come in August, students must be desigated a host family this spring. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a student this coming school year, contact Beverly Hymel at bevhymel@hotmail.com as soon as possible. -Tiffanie Short

Drive-Thru

Wisely realizing that you're more likely to pay what you owe if you don't have to get out of the car, the LFUCG has added a drive-thru window at 101 East Vine St. in the Phoenix Building.

The new service, which began February 28, will accept child-support payments, parking fines and tickets, occupational licenses, property taxes, sewer and landfill fees, and fees for dumping construction waste in the demolition landfill. You can also step inside the Phoenix Building to make payments.

(Bills can still be paid at the original payment center at 200 East Main St.)

The drive-thru hours are from 8- 4:30 p.m. and the inside walk-up service hours are 8- 5p.m. To use the drive-thru, enter the structure off Vine or Water streets.

If only the DMV is paying attention. -Jenifer Fee

 

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