August 9 , 2007

Community Calendar

Powell County Pageants
The 2007 Jr. and Little Miss/Mister Powell County Pageant will be Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Clay City Community Center for girls and boys ages 0-17. Deadline to enter is Aug. 20. Contest will be judged on beauty, photogenic and side awards. For more information call April at 663-5073.

Chandler Visit
Sixth District Congressman, Ben Chandler will be at the Powell County Veterans Memorial on Friday, Aug. 10 at 1:30 p.m. The public and all veterans are invited to attend.

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.

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.

Powell County Price is Right
Coming in December: First Annual 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
Teen (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.

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

Reunions

Shuler
Shuler family and friends are invited to the annual Shuler reunion Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Old Furnace at Fitchburg in Estill County. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Bring a lawn chair and come reconnect with relatives and old friends.

Bowen
The 83rd annual Bowen family reunin will be held Sunday, Aug. 26 at Brookside Clubhouse in Stanton. The building will be open at 11 a.m. and a potluck lunch will be served at 1 p.m. If you would like, bring any photos, family stories or anything else to share. For more information call Nora Lee Walters at 606-663-2333 or Wallace Reed at 606-663-9930.

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.

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 Mullins 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.

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 Mullins at elm1536@aol.com or phone 812-951-2736. The reunion is always the third saturday in September.