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Karen Ackley, ag and horticulture assistant at the Extension Office in Marion County encourages Marion County residents to attend one of the two informational meetings regarding the Emerald Ash Borer this week. Tuesday, at the Pella Community Center and Thursday at the Extension Office in Knoxville, from 6:30 to 7:30, community experts will talk about where the problem began, how it is spread; how to identify the pest and how to identify an ash tree. They will talk about replacement and treatment options as well. The meetings are free and open to the public.