August 2 , 2007

Community Calendar

DAV Meeting
There will be a special meeting at the D.A.V. building for all D.A.V #103 members on Thursday, Aug. 9. Please attend.

Football Sign-Ups
Powell County Youth Football sign-ups began Monday, July 23 and go through Friday, Aug. 10 at the Powell County High School football field from 5-7 p.m. Call Gary Allen at 663-2429 with any questions.

Baseball Sign-Ups
Sign-ups for the 9th annual Fall Youth Baseball League (ages 5-7 and some 8’s) will be held on Friday, Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Stanton City Park. Only 10 spots left available. For more information contact Greg McIntosh at 606-663-5089 or 606-336-0831.

Young Democrats
Powell County Young Democrats present a “Meet the Candidates” picnic Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Powell County High School Cafeteria. Come enjoy the fun and free food.

All Star Cheerleading Try-outs
Red Hot All-Star Cheerleading try-outs will be Friday, Aug. 10 from 6-8 p.m. for ages 11 and under. For information call 663-5025.

Benefit Yard Sale
Yard sale donations are now being accepted at the KADD office in Clay City for the annual yard sale to be held Aug. 10 and 11. All proceeds go to benefit the KADD program. Any donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the KADD office in Clay City (663-0891) or for pick-up call Bob Patton at 859-842-0066.

KY Blaze Try-outs
Kentucky Blaze Senior All-Star Cheerleading try-outs will be Saturday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. till noon for grades 6-12. For information call 663-5025.

Non-competitive Try-outs
Non-competitive show and performance cheerleading team sign-ups Aug. 11 from 12-2 p.m. for ages 6-11. For more information call 663-5025.

Smoking Cessation Classes
The Powell County Health Department’s free smoking cessation classes began Aug. 1 and will run for 13 weeks at the Powell County extension Office. Participants are encouraged to purchase nicotine replacement products along with attending the support group. For more information, contact Stacy at 663-6871 ext. 3.

Youth Soccer
There will be a youth soccer league for Powell County children ages 5-8, this fall in Stanton. Anyone interested in playing, coaching or helping, please call: Brian Derickson at 606-663-1004, or Mike Morton at 606-663-1319. The deadline is Aug. 14.

Hall Reunion
The Hall reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Powell County Lion’s Club. Doors will be open from 11 a.m,. to 6 p.m. Dinner will be at 1:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and drinks.

Car Show
The 18th Annual Corn Festival Car Show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5. All types of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles are invited to participate. Registration for the show will be that day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Enoch Thomas at 606-663-4815 or 606-663-6104.

Road Rally Fund Raiser
A Road Rally Motorcycle Run fund raiser event will be Aug. 4 at Bear Pen Road, Campton, KY 41301, Registration from 9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. For information call Pastor David Spencer, 606-668-3351.

Powell County Price is Right
Coming in December: The Powell County Price is Right. Proceeds to benefit Powell County Sports activities and sponsored by High Spirits Tumbling. Tickets will be $5 each and may be reserved now by calling 606-663-5025 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be available for sale after Aug. 15.

KADD
Teem (non-smoking) NA meeting will be held Monday and Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at 5226 Main Street, Clay City.
All other NA meetings will be Wednesday, 5 p.m., 5226 Main Street, Clay City, Friday, 8 p.m., 5226 Main Street, Clay City, and Sunday, 1:30 p.m., 5226 Main Street.

Missionary Service
The old Annie Walker Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling has been recently purchased and is in the process of being converted into the Shepherd’s Shelter Ross Rehab. This rehabilitation center will be available to any man or woman struggling with a drug or alcohol problem. Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning, painting, yard work and many other tasks. Also any donation of cleaning supplies, toiletries, food, clothing in all sizes for men and women, etc. are welcome and all are tax deductible. Contact Bro. Wayne Ross at 859-509-3655 or call 606-481-1709 or 859-585-3116 for information and directions.

Class of 1997
Powell County High School Class of 1997 will have their 10-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 4 at Halls on the River in Winchester starting at 6 p.m. Dinner will be $23.95 per person (this includes a choice of 5 entrees and one non-alcoholic beverage.

Volunteers Needed
The Bluegrass State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free service to anyone 60 years of age or older and for Medicare beneficiaries. The SHIP program provides advice and assistance with regards to public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other benefits. Volunteers are needed to assist Medicaid beneficiaries. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the Bluegrass SHIP program, call local coordinator Angela Zeek at 1-800-928-4556, extension 2236.

Clay City Lions Club
The Clay City Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Larry Birch Amvets Post 67 on Veterans Lane in Clay City. Everyone is welcome.

Class of 1997
The Powell County High School Class of 1997 is trying to organize a 10-year reunion and those involved need help in obtaining updated contact information. Anyone wishing to submit information about themselves or some of their classmates can contact the following:
— Christy (Powell) Crase at christycrase@hotmail.com or 1-859-901-0467.
— Stacy (Drake) Crase at stacycrase@hotmail.com or 1-606-481-0808.
— Christie (Conner) Poe at christiepoe@gmail.com

Experience Works
If you are 55 or older with limited income, but want to work, we may have the training and employment opportunities that are just right for you. Call 1-606-768-3615.

Story Time
The Powell County Public Library has Story Time for children 3 to 5 years old every Thursday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the library at 725 Breckinridge Street in Stanton. All children are welcome.

Free Computer Classes
Free computer classes are being offered on a continuous basis at the Powell County Adult Education Learning Center on Breckinridge Street in the modular classrooms behind the public library. There will be a new schedule of classes each month. Classes offered include basic computer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, E-mail, Power Point, keyboarding and more. Call 663-1948.

Archive Old Photos Class
Call the Powell County Adult Education and Literacy Center at 663-1948 or come by the center to fill out enrollment forms and sign up for a free class in archiving old photos. Learn to scan photos, make simple adjustments on the computer, print a copy, save on the computer and burn a CD. Bring your own photo to this session. Check out other technology classes offered on a continuous basis at the adult education center by going online at www.powell.k12.ky.us or e-mail the instructor at shall@powell.kyschools.us

Veterans Representative
A veterans benefits field representative with the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs will be at the Powell County Courthouse, Stanton on July 12 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Veterans and their families will be given counseling in filing for federal and state veterans benefits. This service is provided free by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Veterans Affairs. Call and leave a message, 1-866-376-0308, you call will be returned as soon as possible. Bring all documents pertaining to filing a claim.

Reunions

Swango
The Swango family will hold their 55th annual reunion at Natural Bridge State Park.

Allen
The Allen reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Clark RECC building in Winchester.

Morton
The 2007 Morton reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Brookside Activity Center in Stanton. Family and friends are invited to bring a covered dish and join in the fun. The doors will be open at 11 a.m. For directions, call Cynthia Larrison at 663-9890 or Arnold Morton at 663-1271.

Patrick-Dickerson
The descendants of Sanford and Dora Ann Dickerson Patrick will have their reunion on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 12-4 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center on Stacy Lane outside of Irvine. Lunch will be around 1 p.m. All relatives and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish and soft drinks for your family.

Hall Reunion
The Hall reunion will be held on Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Powell County Lion’s Club. Doors will be open from 11 a.m,. to 6 p.m. Dinner will be at 1:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and drinks.

Friend
The family reunion for Nancy Ann and Wincen Friend descendants of Powell County will be held at Abner’s Motel Shelter near Natural Bridge State Park at Slade on Sept. 1. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with the meal around 12:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and drinks for your family, and any information about family or photographs you would like to share. There will be a gospel sing with our talented musicians and a horseshoe game and corn hole toss. For more information contact Leo Mullens at elm1536@aol.com or 812-951-2536 or Eugene Friend at 606-464-2638. The reunion is always held the first Saturday of September at the same place.

Hall
The descendants, family and friends of Hershel V. and Junie Brewer Hall are invited to the second annual reunion to be held Saturday, Aug. 4 at 12 p.m. at “Pop’s Old Blacksmith Shop: under the cliff at Pilot, South Fork Road, Stanton. Everyone is asked to bring a lawn chair and family photos, a covered dish, dessert and drinks for your family to share. For more information call Ima Jean Ashley 606-663-4874.

Mullins
A family reunion for the descendants of James Mullins of Powell County will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at Shelter #1 at Natural Bridge State Park in Slade. Festivities will start at 11 a.m. with the meal at 12:30 p.m. Come join in for good home-cooked food and an enjoyable time, play a couple games of corn hole toss. For information contact Leo Mullens at elm1536@aol.com or phone 812-951-2736. The reunion is always the third saturday in September.

Rockwell
The Rockwell International reunion potluck will be Saturday, Aug. 4 at Clark County Fish & Game Club, 1255 Waterworks Rd., Winchester from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch at 12 p.m.