August 29, 2003 Henry County Announcements

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In this AUGUST 29, 2003 Issue:

ARTICLES
Something About Labor Day

NEW STUFF
Changes to The Henry County Web
Recycling Update

EVENTS
Henry County Boer Goat Assoc. Sale
Tobacco Growers Lawsuit Info Session
Pleasureville Day
Henry County Arts & Crafts Guild Show
Friends For Michael Golf Scramble
Friends For Michael 5 K Race
Cattlemen's Field Day
Henry County Chamber of Commerce "Day at the Races"

Something About Labor Day

I wonder sometimes, if our kids know, what Labor Day is all about. I perceive that many of our youth just know Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer season, and a day off from school. Sometimes I wonder if my "contemporaries" think of it beyond that. Not that there's anything wrong with that...often enough, that's the most meaningful thing in our lives--a holiday gathering, a day off from work or school. I, too, appreciate the day, and I do take at least a moment to think of it's other significance, even on a personal level.

A hundred years ago, there was no Labor Day. In fact, for most people there were very few days off from work. Labor laws were practically non-existant...maybe a few "advanced" communities had child labor laws, but not many. Working men, women, and even children could expect to work 12-18 hours a day or more; quite a few worked from sunrise till sunset, under poor conditions--even dangerous conditions. The "boss man" probably didn't have much of a "social conscience." Long hours, small pay--we still struggle with that today and hardly realize how much better we have it than our grandparents and great-grandparents.

I know what the AFL-CIO is--American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. It's about Unions. Union is a "dirty word" to a lot of people--and I understand that. I also can appreciate how and why they came about and why they were--and may still be--necessary. I can also see a "way" and a "why" they shouldn't have been necessary in the first place.

For thought; a business man once imparted this wisdom to my husband years ago: "If you only pay your help $3.25/hr, but in order to live they need to $5.00/hr, they are going to make up that $1.75 somehow." He was specifically addressing the fair treatment of his labor and keeping them "honest and loyal." Really, that observation extends beyond salary--it was just as much about respect, good leadership, social consciousness and compassion. And..it was smart. He was on to something...and if other, earlier businessmen had this attitude we might have never seen the organization of unions.

In history, there have been a few prominent businessmen (companies) that practice good relations with their employees (Hershey's is one that comes to mind.) But the majority had an attitude that was more to the tune that labor was nearly ownership--people were a "commodity" to be exploited.

I just might be sounding like a "flaming liberal" about now, but I'm not really, though I can't confidently call myself strictly conservative either. And it was also not my intent to do a history "lecture." This rumbles around in my mind because I am thinking about my Grandfather.

My Grandparents came to America in the 1920's; like other immigrants they were seeking a better life. And it was better--they loved the opportunities in America and they worked hard. Without a lengthy family history...my grandfather helped to organize a union and that was no small task. Being an organizer was a very risky, dangerous business--it could get violent, it could be "fatal." I can picture my Grandfather being a gutsy leader, though that all happened long before I was born.

He was the President of the Bakers Local 365, and Shop Steward for 28 years. To this little child, he was just a loving Grandpa. With maturity, I have learned more of the depth and breadth of Grandpa--he was courageous to do what he did, he was no "whimp." And I just have to be proud of him.

So this Labor Day...cheers to you Grandpa! Here's to the Union Workers. Here's respect to those that stood up for all of us, while building our nation and a strong industrial economy. Some compassion is due, too, for the children that didn't get a "full" education because they worked along side the men and the women; some of them that lost their lives in incidents like the "Shirt-Waist Fire."

Have a great Labor Day, and be thankful.

NEW STUFF

Changes to The Henry County Web

The changes I have been planning for the website have been delayed. The Internet virus epidemic has had a lot of people scrambling to protect their equipment and those of us that use the Internet for business have really had our hands full. I have also been assisting clients, friends, and family with updates, port blocking, and unfortunately for some--information recovery. That takes time, and a lot of it. I just wanted to let you know that it's going to take a little longer than planned to get the new stuff launched.

Recycling Update

Please note that RECYCLING DATES have CHANGED. Recycling will now be every-other month one the following schedule through the remainder of 2003. The information below also appears on the web site on the following page:
http://www.henrycountyky.com/recycling.htm

Second Saturday of September (9/13)
Eminence: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Pleasureville: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Second Saturday of October (10/11)
Campbellsburg: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New Castle: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Second Saturday of November (11/8)
Eminence: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Pleasureville: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Second Saturday of December (12/13)
Campbellsburg: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New Castle: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

EVENTS

Henry County Boer Goat Assoc. Sale
Saturday, Aug 30th 11:00 a.m.
Henry County Fair Grounds

The Henry County Boer Goat Association will hold a show and sale at the fairgrounds in New Castle. The KY Club Kid Terminal show is at 11:00 a.m. and the sale will be at 1:00. The Herd Building Buck & Doe sale will follow at approximately 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Keith Jeffries at 502 845-7631 or email laura@jeffriesfarms.com. This event is sponsored by the Henry County Boer Goat Assoc., Inc.; KY Goat Producers Assoc., Inc.; and the UK Cooperative Extension Service.

Tobacco Growers Lawsuit Info Session
Wednesday, Sept 3rd 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Henry County Extension Office

This program is to provide information and assist the Henry County Quota Holders and Growers in understanding the Tobacco Growers Lawsuit know as DeLoach, et al vs. Phillip Morris, et al. Claim applications must be filed by October 14, 2003. Bring the materials (forms, etc.) that you have been sent, including the FSA data available at the Henry County FSA Office. If you have misplaced any of this, don't worry, we can provide you with proper application forms. Please contact the Extension Office at 845-2811 or the FSA Office at 845-2820 for further information.

Pleasureville Day
Saturday, Sept 6th

4th Annual Henry County Arts & Crafts Guild Show
Saturday, Sept 13th 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Henry County Middle School

This show is a celebration of Henry County's best artists and their work, and by invitation the Louisville Artisan's Guild. There will be oil paintings, quilts, wood toys, baskets, watercolor paintings, primitives, painted gourds, wooden boxes, painted furniture, jewelry, music boxes, handcrafted furniture, dolls, purses, carved wooden bowls, gifts, and much much more! Also there will be free art and craft demonstrations during the show and the Henry County Cattlemen's Assoc. will provide food and refreshments.

Friends For Michael Golf Scramble
Wednesday, Sept 17th 7:30 a.m.
Henry County Recreational Assoc., New Castle KY

The Friends for Michael Spinal Cord Injury Organization, 3rd Annual Golf Scramble, will be Wednesday, September 17th. For additional information and an entry form please see: http://www.geocities.com/friendsformichael/golf.pdf (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). You may also call Stuart Schmidt 327-9285, Kathy Peyton 532-7392 or Cindy Norton 532-7071.

Friends For Michael 5 K Race
Saturday, Sept 20th

Call Stuart Schmidt 327-9285, Kathy Peyton 532-7392 or Cindy Norton 532-7071 for information.

Cattlemen's Field Day
Tuesday, Sept 30th 4:30 p.m. -- ?
Lloyd & Pat Gray Farm, Smithfield Ky

The Henry County Cattle Producers and Agribusinesses are invited to attend the Henry County Extension Service & Henry County Cattlemen's Assoc., Cattlemen's Field Day. Guest speakers, tours and exhibits will include fencing, marketing, winter feeding, and much more. There will also be a steak supper so pre-registration is a MUST no later than September 29th (502 845-2811). Bring a friend! For more details visit the Henry County Extension web page:
http://henrycountyky.com/extension/AgAgent.htm

Chamber of Commerce "Day at the Races"
Friday, Nov 7th (reservations by Sept 12th)

For more information contact Pat Wallace at the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, 845-0806.

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