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• Salato Wildlife Education Center Re-opens Feb. 16
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort will re-open for the season beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16. We invite you to come out and join us as we resume regular business hours. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming spring programs.
• Valentine’s weekend finds true love on "Kentucky Afield" TV
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  At 81, see how the unconditional love of dogs keeps one southern sportsman young on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Feb. 13 and 14.
• District Kentucky History Day Competitions to Begin in March
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2010)—District competitions for Kentucky History Day (KHD), a program affiliated with National History Day and presented by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), are set to begin in March at designated areas across the state.
• Justice McAnulty bust to be unveiled Feb. 11 as part of Black History Month
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  A bust of Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. will be unveiled Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, as part of a Black History Month celebration. Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Gov. Steve Beshear will speak at the event, which is open to the public and begins at noon in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
• Advisory Committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers (ACSHIS) Meeting Cancellation
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  Due to impending weather, this meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in March.
• Governor Beshear signs bill funding Bluegrass Station project
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 302 authorizing the sale of $4 million in bonds to build a hangar at Bluegrass Station, formerly Lexington Army Depot, and create 105 new jobs. This facility is managed and maintained by the Department of Military Affairs as a business complex.
• COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION TO MEET
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  Council on Postsecondary Education meeting notices for the week of 2/8-2/12/2010.
• Advisory Committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers (ACSHIS) Meeting Notice
  Monday, February 08, 2010
  The Advisory Committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers (ACSHIS)will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Personnel Cabinet, 501 High Street, 2nd floor, Department of Employee Insurance Conference Room, Frankfort, Ky.
• Governor Beshear, First Lady Invite Kentuckians to 45th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear invite you to celebrate this special time of year at the 45th Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, beginning at 8 a.m. in Bell Gym at Kentucky State University.
• Agricultural Finance Loans Approved
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Approves More Than $700,000 in Loans
• Governor Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Casualty
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear today recognized the sacrifice of Sgt. 1st Class Matthew S. Sluss-Tiller, a Kentucky native soldier who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Governor Beshear announces infrastructure enhancement project in Greenup
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear joined with Department for Local Government Commissioner Tony Wilder today to announce a Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) to the city of Greenup that will assist in infrastructure development for the city and county.
• Governor Beshear announces community enhancement projects in Paris
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  Gov. Steve Beshear joined with Department for Local Government Commissioner Tony Wilder today to announce two grants to the city of Paris that will significantly enhance community development efforts.
• Youth waterfowl hunt at Ballard WMA canceled due to flooding; Boatwright WMA remains open
  Friday, February 05, 2010
  The Ballard Wildlife Management Area (WMA) youth waterfowl hunts scheduled for this weekend, Feb. 6 – 7, have been canceled due to Ohio River flooding. The area is located in Ballard County.
• Dulcibrrr Set For Rough River Feb. 5-7
  Thursday, February 04, 2010
  Join Rough River Dam State Resort Park for a celebration of great American dulcimer music Feb. 5-7 for the annual Dulcibrrr 2010 Weekend.