Thursday, September 13, 2012
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says the $15,000 penalty will settle complaints to the USDA. The circus is coming to Watkinsville next week.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Cole Bros. Circus, which is coming to Watkinsville Sept. 17-19, has settled multiple complaints with the USDA over treatment of its animals, according to a news release from animal-rights group PETA. Violations settled by a $15,000 fine include failure to provide veterinary care to two underweight elephants, failure to handle an elephant in a way that minimizes risk of harm, failure to house elephants properly and poorly trained handlers. WMBF News of South Carolina reports that Cole Bros. Ringmaster Chris Connors said PETA's claims are not true. Are you concerned about Cole Bros.' treatment of animals? Do you plan to go to the circus next week? Tell us in the comments.
Friday, May 13, 2011
From hiring a market manager to looking for additional space and expanding days of operation, plans are in the works to accommodate and encourage growth.
The Oconee Farmers Market has grown by leaps and bounds ever since its inaugural season in 2004, and plans for continous expansion are already in the works. As one of the co-founders of the market, Russ Page said it has been exciting to see the growth over the years. During the first season, a handful of vendors set up shop on the front lawn of Eagle Tavern. As the market grew, vendors began occupying space to the side. A few years ago, there were so many vendors that the market took over the back lawn. "The move was a good move except that we don't have the visibility that we had," Page said. He added that he likes the downtown location because "customers [can] walk to the market with a cup of coffee in their hands." At times last …
Thursday, February 24, 2011
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss again pledges his support to save Watkinsville's J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center from closure, along with Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis.
Public officials are rallying behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture's research center in Watkinsville, following a cost-cutting proposal that would close its doors after decades of service. Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis was busy making calls this week, trying to get through to legislative leaders to urge them to do all they could to save the 1,100-acre J. Phil Campbell Sr. Natural Resource Conservation Center off of Highway 441, he said. “If it does close or they do follow through with the recommendation, that would be a blow to Oconee county,” Davis said. “There are a number of research items that are conducted there at that facility that is applicable to the Southeast. The greenspace is important to a lot of people…
Kim C.
8:42 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
I refuse to go to any circus. I have better things to spend my money on. more ›