The 2 big items on the agenda tonight for the council was recognizing members of the Jamestown Fire Department, and sidewalk work in the city. Mayor Regen Hinton discussed both with WAVE NEWS... 

Two events are coming up the next 2 weekends on the sqaure, the Market Place and Movie Night in Beck Park...

(In a note from Superintendent Ford)

I am thrilled to announce that after an extensive search process, I have appointed a new principal who will be joining our school community. It is with great pleasure that I introduce Mr. Zach Smith.  A lifelong resident of Russell County, Mr. Smith is excited to take the helm as Jamestown Elementary School’s principal.  He is married to Kelsey, has one daughter, Logan Elyse and he and his wife are expecting their 2nd child, River Wayne, in July. 

Mr. Smith comes to us after teaching middle grades social studies at Northern Middle School in Pulaski County and has been serving as School Counselor at Pulaski Elementary School in Pulaski County for the past five years.    His dedication to education, passion for student success, and commitment to fostering a positive school culture make him an excellent fit for Jamestown Elementary School.

As we welcome Mr. Zach Smith to our school, I am confident that his leadership will bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a renewed sense of enthusiasm to Jamestown. I encourage each of you to extend a warm welcome and offer your support as Mr. Smith transitions into his new role.

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Jamestown Elementary School council for their hard work and dedication throughout the selection process. Their efforts have ensured that we have found an outstanding leader who will guide Jamestown to great heights. 

In closing, please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Smith.  Together, let us embrace this new chapter in our school's journey and work collaboratively to continue providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.

Thank you!

Michael A. Ford, Superintendent
Russell County Schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a secondchance.ky.gov website, which connects Kentuckians overcoming addiction or leaving incarceration to resources that can help them find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery.

The website was launched in conjunction with the nationally recognized Second Chance Month. The month is dedicated to supporting those who have paid their debt to society and are returning to their communities to live productive lives.

“My faith teaches me that there are second chances in this life – and that we are all our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. To help every Kentuckian reach their full potential, we must live out our faith and values and help those struggling,” said Gov. Beshear. “In Scripture, we are told, ‘So continue encouraging each other and building each other up, just like you are doing already.’ With the historic economic progress we’re seeing, we have a responsibility to make sure prosperity reaches every Kentuckian. No matter the struggle, we have resources to help folks get back on their feet and find a good job.”

The site includes four areas of information: finding a job, getting an education, benefits for businesses and recovery resources.

Finding a Job
With so many jobs being created across the commonwealth, Team Kentucky wants to help make sure every Kentuckian has an opportunity to chase their dreams right here at home. The site includes information on resume help, job searches and a variety of reentry services.

The Governor highlighted the Kentucky State Parks’ focus on hiring second-chance talent. He was joined by Kentucky Dam Village Park Manager Scot Ratzlaff and Sarah Young, who works at the park as a cook.

“This program allows Kentucky Dam Village to provide opportunities for people who have served their time and need assistance getting back into the workforce,” said Ratzlaff. “It isn’t just about filling a workforce need; it’s about giving these individuals a chance to rebuild their lives and develop new skills. This program proves that we believe in second chances and the power of redemption.”

“Scot Ratzliff and Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park saw my potential and began working with this program, which had given those of us with a past a much brighter future,” said Sarah Young. “Thank you to everyone who makes the reentry program possible. You all give us a second chance to obtain a life that we may not have thought was attainable.”

Getting an Education
Another portion of the site is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for every Kentuckian. Information on the site links Kentuckians to free GED classes and testing as well as job training and apprenticeships offered by the commonwealth.

Dr. John Gregory, who oversees the state’s Office of Adult Education, said: “We are committed to helping Kentuckians looking for a fresh start to move beyond their past and into a better future with ways to learn, train and earn. Also, at the same time, assisting employers in the commonwealth with their workforce needs through incentives and programs that reach the previously untapped talent pool of justice-involved and recovering populations. Our goal is to see all Kentuckians win and be well prepared by obtaining a GED, college degree, credentials or obtain skills through work and learn programs like apprenticeship so they can walk through doors of opportunities that lead to good-paying jobs.”  

Benefits for Businesses
Gov. Beshear knows that job creation is a team sport, and it takes all of us working together to make sure opportunities reach every Kentuckian. The website provides information on programs that help businesses hire and retain more second-change employees, which include the Fair Chance Academy, Kentucky Transformational Employment program, Prison-to-Work Pipeline program and Jobs on Day One program.

The Governor was joined by Barbara Aker, family pride director for More than a Bakery in Versailles. More than a Bakery was a graduate from the first class of the Fair Chance Academy, which is a partnership with the Kentucky Chamber.

“With the ongoing labor shortage, second-chance hiring opens up a new talent pool for companies,” Aker said. “By doing second-chance hiring, not only are we able to fill jobs and provide gainful employment to allow people to provide for their families, we are helping our communities in Kentucky.”

Recovery Resources
While the state has seen progress in its fight against addiction, the Governor knows more must be done to save lives and help those struggling. The new website connects Kentuckians to drug and mental health treatment and recovery resources. Kentuckians are also directed to the state’s leading addiction treatment website FindHelpNow.org/ky, which provides families information on treatment openings, recovery housing and a naloxone search.

Gov. Beshear’s administration has been committed to working with community partners to support job growth and help Kentuckians overcome addiction. The hard work is paying off, as the Governor has announced more than 1,000 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling over $30.5 billion in announced investments, creating more than 52,500 jobs. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor – one term, or two – in the commonwealth’s history. 

For the first time since 2018, Kentucky saw a 5% decline in overdose deaths in 2022 – and was one of only eight states to see a significant decline in overdose deaths last year.

The commonwealth is also leading the nation in per capita residential drug and alcohol beds and has recorded the three lowest recidivism rates in over a decade.

The Governor has long been proponent for second chances and on his third day in office he  signed an executive order to automatically restore the voting rights to Kentuckians who have completed their sentences for nonviolent, nonsexual offenses and have paid their debt to society. Now 192,698 Kentuckians’ rights have been restored.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program has taken significant steps toward ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible. 

“This administration has been working hard to expedite the timeline for making medical cannabis available,” said Gov. Beshear. “We worked with the General Assembly on a solution and by signing House Bill 829, I am pleased to report that my administration will now be able to issue licenses to medical cannabis businesses in 2024 instead of 2025.” 

Yesterday, the Governor signed House Bill 829 into law, which among other things, the bill takes the important step of moving up the timeline for cannabis business licensing from Jan. 1, 2025, to July 2024. 

To meet that expedited timeline, today, the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program filed new regulations, which provide guidelines for how businesses can apply to become licensed medical cannabis businesses in the commonwealth. These new regulations create a licensing structure for cannabis businesses; an application process, review process and timeline; and application and licensing fees. Kentuckians can read these regulations and find out how to participate in the regulatory process by visiting kymedcan.ky.gov. 

Under the new regulations, businesses can begin applying for a cannabis business license beginning July 1 through Aug. 31. Applicants will be required to pay an application fee and submit appropriate documentation, which includes a business history, operation plans, ownership information, financial information, business location and site plans. 

“We are excited that the program will be able to issue licenses in 2024 rather than 2025. From its inception, the program has been focused on ensuring patients with serious medical conditions like cancer, PTSD, multiple sclerosis and other symptoms and conditions have safe access to medical cannabis,” said Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander. 

“The program is also focused on ensuring cannabis business licensing is fair and transparent,” said Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. “To do so, the program has partnered with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, to issue medical cannabis business licenses using a lottery system. Other states have also adopted this approach.  Kentucky’s first license lottery will be held this October.” 

Flynn added, “It is also critical that our cannabis business licensing framework ensures the new industry is both stable and sustainable – with an emphasis on small business – and provides product growth to meet cardholder demand.”  

As a result, the initial license availability for each business category includes 10 tier I cultivator licenses, four tier II cultivator licenses and two tier III cultivator licenses. There will not be tier IV cultivator or producer licenses offered during the initial license availability but they may become available during subsequent licensure periods. 

For processors, there will be ten licenses available across the commonwealth, and for dispensaries, there will be forty-eight available licenses.  

Dispensary licenses will be issued in eleven regions across the commonwealth to ensure Kentuckians with qualifying conditions, like cancer and PTSD, have the shortest possible drive time to a medical cannabis dispensary. Each region will initially have at least four dispensary licenses available per region. However, no more than one dispensary can be located in each county with the exception of the state’s two largest counties – Jefferson and Fayette – which are allocated two dispensary licenses each.   

The Beshear administration is committed to ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying medical conditions have safe, affordable access to medical cannabis. 

In March, five regulations were filed to provide the framework for how Kentuckians with qualifying medical conditions can become cardholders. 

In January, 10 regulations were filed to provide direction for how medical cannabis businesses, including cultivators, processors, producers, dispensaries and safety compliance facilities, will operate in the commonwealth. 

In March 2023, the Governor joined lawmakers and advocates to sign Senate Bill 47, which legalizes medical cannabis in the commonwealth. 

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 18, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on economic development; Second Chance Month; funding for affordable housing; a new facility in Elliott County; medical cannabis; action taken on recent bills; and the Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-Off. He also named Kentucky’s military children as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars to honor April as the Month of the Military Child.

Economic Development
Last week, Gov. Beshear joined leaders at Kruger Packaging to visit the company’s new $113 million package manufacturing operation in Elizabethtown. The project, announced in May 2021, is creating nearly 150 jobs for Kentuckians in the region.

Tomorrow, the Governor will join U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary David Turk and executives from Wieland, a major metal fabricator, to celebrate the company’s Advanced Copper Recycling Facility. Wieland intends to expand its U.S. recycling capacity and capabilities through significant investments in advanced, state-of-the-art copper scrap metal processing technology in Shelbyville. The nearly $875 million project, led by Wieland and which received a $270 million contribution from DOE, could be the largest investment in Shelby County’s history and is expected to create as many as 200 permanent jobs. The company will prioritize hiring from the Shelby County community and plans to create an internship program through Kentucky State University and Simmons College of Kentucky.

Second Chance Month
Gov. Beshear announced a secondchance.ky.gov website, which connects Kentuckians overcoming addiction or leaving incarceration to resources that can help them find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery. The website was launched in conjunction with nationally recognized Second Chance Month. The month is dedicated to supporting those who have paid their debt to society and are returning to their communities to live productive lives.

Several Kentuckians attended the update to show their support, including Kentucky Dam Village Park Manager Scot Ratzlaff; Sarah Young, a cook hired at the Kentucky Dam Village Park through the reentry program; Barbara Aker, family pride director for More than a Bakery in Versailles; and Dr. John Gregory, who oversees the state’s Office of Adult Education. To learn more, see the full release.

Affordable Housing Funding
Team Kentucky awarded $23 million this week to fund housing development projects that will serve homeless, low-income and elderly Kentuckians. The money is a reallocation of Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act, which required all funds to be spent by September 2025.

New $4.6 Million Elliott County Facility
The Governor announced that a memorandum of agreement has been signed and work is set to begin on a $4.6 million combination emergency services center in Elliott County that will serve as an emergency operations center, 911 call center and fire department, with multiple bays for the storage and deployment of emergency services vehicles and staff. The structure will also serve as a classroom for first responders’ continuing education and, in time of need, as a warming center and shelter for the residents of Elliott County.

Medical Cannabis
Gov. Beshear was joined by Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, to announce significant steps toward ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible.

The Governor signed House Bill 829, which moves the timeline to begin licensing cannabis businesses up six months, from Jan. 1, 2025, the original date under Senate Bill 47, to July 2024. New regulations have been established to meet the quicker timeline. Gov. Beshear also announced that, with a partnership with the Kentucky Lottery Corp., the state will issue medical cannabis business licenses using a lottery system. To learn more about new regulations and how to participate in the regulatory process, visit kymedcan.ky.gov.

Legislative Action
The Governor updated Kentuckians on legislation he has acted on recently.

“This session provided the chance to make some key investments through our budget for the next biennium,” said Gov. Beshear. “We worked with the legislature throughout the process, and although we didn’t see all the changes we would have liked, we do have a lot of positive progress Kentuckians can be excited about.”

The Governor signed House Bill 13 regarding the state’s site development program, the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, or KPDI. The new budget includes $70 million for the program.

The budget also includes $130 million to support approved mega projects of at least $10 million. Included is an exception for certain economic development projects as recommended by the Cabinet for Economic Development based on unique conditions of the county where the project may occur, including but not limited to population, per capita income or county wages that are lower than the median for the state. Funding will ensure sites and infrastructure are attractive to projects considering no more than two other states and at least one site in the commonwealth.

The budget, in Senate Bill 91, includes another historic investment of $300 million from the General Fund for major transportation infrastructure projects. These funds are intended to ensure that Kentucky can effectively compete for federal funding for two major projects: the I-69 Ohio River crossing in Henderson and the Mountain Parkway Extension project completion between Salyersville and Prestonsburg. These funds give Kentucky a better chance at leveraging new federal funding from the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant program.

The budget includes $150 million for two new programs: an emergency fund for troubled or economically restrained water and wastewater systems and other assistance for these systems. The budget also includes $184 million for 40 specific water and wastewater projects throughout the commonwealth. These projects have been included in local planning efforts through the Area Development Districts Water Management Planning Councils and the Water Resource Information System and will be administered through the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. The process for utility applications is being developed and will be announced once completed.

The General Assembly, at the request of the Governor, increased the limit the budget set on spending in response to disasters. The higher limit of $50 million will now be associated with the state’s immediate response to disasters, and the $25 million limit is now related to the amount of state funding that matches the FEMA project awards.

This session, the Governor has signed 169 bills, including:

• House Bill 469, which officially establishes the Purple Star Schools Program and sets requirements for eligibility. The program helps schools provide educational and social support resources to Kentucky military families.
• Senate Bill 74, which ensures access to critical prenatal and post-birth care for new moms and babies. The bill increases health care coverage for expecting mothers and provides increased services and accessibility to mental health care.

Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-Off
Gov. Beshear invited Kentuckians to attend the Team Kentucky Derby Week Kick-Off on the South Lawn of the Capitol – the outdoor space between the Capitol and the Capitol Annex – on Saturday, April 27. The event will include family activities such as live music, food trucks, games and crafts. Commonfest is also returning to offer beer and spirits from dozens of Kentucky breweries and distilleries.

Team Kentucky All-Stars
The Governor highlighted that April is the Month of the Military Child and said that First Lady Britainy Beshear will visit some of Kentucky’s military children at Fort Knox tomorrow. To celebrate and honor the commonwealth’s 40,000 military children and the sacrifices they make, Gov. Beshear named Kentucky’s military families, as well as educators who are part of the Purple Star Schools Program, as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars.

“These are kids who make sacrifices daily so that their loved ones can serve and protect our country,” said Gov. Beshear. “While these kids don’t wear the uniform, their bravery and sacrifice make a big impact.”

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening (Thursday, April 18, 2024) 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Science in play has been in focus since the beginning of the new year with seven unique play/create stations of STEM experiences on loan from the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville at the Russell County Public Library.

Shevawn Foley, play specialist for the Kentucky Science Center, says RCPL has enjoyed up to 30-40 kids at a time as most of the Russell and surrounding County elementary and pre schools have brought students to enjoy the STEM experiences.

After Saturday, April 20th, the play equipment will be returned to Louisville.

For more information, call 270-343-7323, visit on Facebook or at russellcountylibrary.com. RCPL is located at 535 N Main Street, Jamestown, KY.

A Somerset Man was taken into custody on charges of Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance by Minor under 12.

Steven Hunter, 59, was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on charges of Possession of Matter Potraying Sexual Performance by Minor under 12 and Persistent Felony Offender.

April 14-20, 2024 is Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Adair County following a proclamation issued by Mayor Pamela Hoots. Present at the signing were: 911 Center Director Derrick Murphy, Assistant Director Grant Loy, and Dustin Posey. Representing the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department was Dennis Loy; the ambulance service was Director Daryl Flatt; the Columbia City Police Dept: Chief Charles Greer; Sgt Drew Conn; Officers Trevor Foster and Holly Rice, along with K9 Cally.

The Adair County School Board will meet on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6pmCT for the Regular Monthly Meeting at the Board of Education Conference Room on Greensburg Street in Columbia. The meeting is open to the public.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
4.A. Approval of Minutes from the March 18, 2024, Special Called Board Meeting
4.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
4.C. Approval of Payment of
4.D. Approval of the Adair County Board of Education School Food Service Department to participate in the Summer Feeding Program through June 30, 2024
4.E. Approval of Shortened School Day Waiver for student SSID #2120866020 and SSID #2120621814
4.F. Approval to create a Purchasing Manual for the Finance Department
4.G. Approval of Time Clock Plus System for the District
4.H. Approval of out of state travel for ACMS BETA sponsor and student representative to travel to Savannah, Georgia from June9-12, 2024 to compete in National BETA Convention
4.I. Approval of Personnel Action
5. Superintendent's Report
6. Presentation of SAVVAS and Amplify
7. Approval to purchase for Amplify (K-2) and SAVVAS (3-8) Curriculum in the amount of $215,490.81
8. Presentation on I-Ready Diagnostic Assessment Tool
9. Approval to purchase I-Ready Diagnostic tools in the amount of $80,517.00
10. Approval of out-of-state travel for Adair County HOSA to compete at the International HOSA Conference in Houston, Texas on June 25-28, 2024. They are also requesting $1,302.78 to cover travel expenses
11. Approval of Monthly Financial Statements
12. Buildings and Grounds Update
13. Public Comments
14. Adjournment
 

At Tuesday's R.C. Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas announced plans for a sports complex to be located in the Industrial Park off of French Valley Rd.

Baseball time is here and the Russell County Little League Baseball players this year will play on a new field. Yesterday, at the City Park in Russell Springs, the Newly Renovated First National Bank Field was officially opened with the throwing of the first pitch.

A lot of work has gone into the new field and turf has been replaced, as well as paving being done. First National Banks Charlene Harris threw the first pitch before yesterday’s little league game.

The Boil Water Advisory for Harbor Springs and Wesley Circle in Jamestown, KY has been lifted. You no longer have to boil your water.

UPDATE:  Applications for the program are available at the Columbia Police Department or at City Hall. References and background checks will be required. Class size is limited.

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The City of Columbia is pleased to announce their First Citizens Academy.

The academy is a class held with representatives of the Columbia Police Department, with assistance from other first response agencies. The first class will be an initial four week session consisting of one day a week for a period of two hours.

The initial class will focus on the structure of the police department, emergency response, drug and alcohol training, possible tours of emergency organizations, and crime scene investigations. There will be a graduation ceremony at the end of the class.

Although the initial class will be four weeks; future classes are expected to last from eight to ten weeks as a more extensive curriculum is prepared.

“We are excited about this in our community,” said Chief Charles Greer of the Columbia Police Department.

Mayor Hoots, who has previously attended a couple of the Citizen Academies, is happy about the prospect for Columbia. “I think this is an excellent source of the community working together.”

Applications for the Citizens academy will be available within the next two weeks.

Adair County Middle School announced the 2024 selected students for the Rogers Explorers program. ACMS 8th graders Sarah Goforth, Madi Burns, Ashley Loy, Sallie Ballou, and Jose Blair received selection letters over Spring Break. Congratulations to these young ladies on being selected to be a part of the Rogers Explorers Program!

(Story from our friends at Columbia Magazine)

A Columbia woman was lodged into the Adair County Regional Jail on charges that include Assault and Terroristic Threatening.

Christy Vaughn, 36, of Columbia was taken into custody by Deputy Hitch of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon. Vaughn’s charges include Assault 3rd Degree (Police Officer or Probation Officer), Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree, Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree, Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (1st and 2nd Offense), and Persistent Felony Offender. She was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail.

Shelly Muse, 43, of Albany, KY was taken into custody on Monday, April 15, 2024 on charges that include Distribution of Obscene Matter to a Minor, Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree, and Harassing Communications. She was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford discussed Monday nights school board meeting with Wave News...

On Sunday night, April 14, 2024, the Columbia Police Department was dispatched to the report of a stolen vehicle on Hanley Lane, just off Russell Road. 

The following day (Monday, April 15th), the vehicle was located abandoned and wrecked on Grissom Street. Officers obtained camera footage from the area of Carrie Bolin Drive and Hanley Lane. After viewing the footage, the operator was identified and later taken into custody. 

Shane Hall, 18, of Columbia has been charged with criminal mischief 1st degree as well as theft by unlawful taking. 

CPD Officer Trevor Foster made the arrest. He was assisted by multiple Columbia Police Department officers.

An active weather pattern will unfold this week. To start off, we do have the potential for isolated strong to severe storms today, mainly during the late afternoon and evening hours. The main threats with these isolated severe storms will be large hail and damaging winds.

Another round of storms is expected to arrive late Tuesday night into Wednesday, though at this time the severe threat looks very low. What's more concerning is a second round of storms that will likely develop late Wednesday morning or afternoon ahead of a cold front. The graphic below highlights this threat.

 

The Lindsey Wilson College community honored its faculty and staff at the annual Employee Appreciation and Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024, in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. More than 30 faculty and staff members were recognized for milestone service anniversaries of five, 10, 20, 30 & 40 years to LWC.

LWC President William T. Luckey, Jr., was recognized for his 40 years of service.

Recognized for 30 years of service were David Begley, Roger England, and Willis Pooler.

Recognized for 20 years of service were Angela Butler, Kimberly Hamlett, Jeffrey Parsons, Benson Sexton, and Daniel Wyatt.

Recognized for 10 years of service were Tonya Brown, Richard Carroll, Amy Holsinger, Donnetta Landis, William Neace, and Janet Turner.

Recognized for five years of service were Mary Baker, Amy Beane, Shon Bloyd, Rachel Carr, Courtney Conley, Mark Elam, Leon Ellison, Richard Lee, Rachael Mattingly, Phillips Shelley Phillips, Powers Matthew Powers, Katelyn Richey, Donquir Smith, Darlene Vaughn, and Phillip Yoho.

Retirees Assistant Professor Debbie Hall and Student Accounts Representative Sally Mays were also honored at the event.

The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority will meet at 8amCT on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in the Welcome and Development Center/Chamber, EDA & Tourism Building at 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY.

The next Adair County Cattlemen's Association meeting will be held at 6pmCT on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY.

The Guest Speaker will be Dr. Ray Smith, UK Extension Forage Specialist, with information on prepping for hay season.