Community Calendar

August 23 , 2007

Epperson MOH
Harold G. Epperson MOH, Detachment #1113, Marine Corps League will have their officers meeting on Thursday, August 23, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Winchester City Hall
The regular meeting will be held at the Winchester City Hall Commission Chambers on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m.
The annual Marine Corps League picnic will be held starting at 11 a.m. at the Community Park in Winchester just off Bloomfield Road and Forest Drive, just past the Forest Park Bowling Alley. If you have any questions, please call 859-744-2821.

1958 Class Reunion
The Powell County High School Class of 1958 is planning a 50th class reunion in the spring/summer of 2008. If you are a 1958 PCHS graduate, please contact one of us by phone or email for updating records. Also, we would appreciate any information of the where abouts of any fellow students that may have moved out of the area. Please contact: Sandy Spencer Houston, SSHoustonIII@aol.com; 859-936-9548; Sadie Kincaid Criswell, sadiec@insight66.com, 859-252-7805; or Anna Jean Smothers Powell apowell@rhr.com, 859-229-1847.

Friends of Pets
The Friends of Powell County’s Pets Inc. and the Woodstock Animal Foundation will host another spay and neuter clinic on Saturday, Sept. 15 for dogs and cats. This low-cost clinic is available to everyone. Sign up early as there is limited space. For more information call Amy at 606-663-1631.

Democratic Meeting
The Powell County Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Aug. 27 at the Powell County Courthouse at 6 p.m.

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. Contest will be judged on beauty, photogenic and side awards. For more information call April at 663-5073.

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.

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.

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.uss

Reunions

Jones
The descendants of William Casey Jones and Mary Alice Plowman Jones will have their 25th annual family reunion on Sunday, Aug. 26 at Natural Bridge State Park. Lunch will begin at 1 p.m. in shelter #1. All friends and relatives are invited to bring a covered dish and enjoy the day.

Bowen
The 83rd annual Bowen family reunion will be held 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.

Spencer
The descendants of Calvin and Mary Ann Spencer will have their annual Spencer “Cousins” reunion on Labor Day weekend at the Amvets Building in Clay City. On Friday Aug. 31 at 6 we will have a soup bean supper. On Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. we will have dinner with plenty of fun and games afterwards and then ending the evening with our dance. Please bring a covered dish, dessert and drinks for your family. For more information contact Ima Jean Ashley at 606-663-4874 or Charlotte Bellamy at 606-663-4973 after 5 p.m.

Gilkison/Gilkerson
The Gilkison/Gilkerson reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Legion Hall (US 27/68), 30 Legion Drive, Paris from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; eat at 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and a covered dish and drink. Friends of family members are welcome to attend.

Crabtree
The Crabtree reunion will be Sunday, Aug. 26 at the home of Ladonna Crabtree, 130 Conlee Lane, Roslyn, KY, rain or shine. Bring a dish, plan to spend the afternoon. There will be music, games and fellowship. For more information call Ladonna at 606-663-1218.

Tharp/Thorpe
The Tharp/Thorpe reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. at Stanton Lions Club Park, Stanton. Please bring a dish to pass and drinks for your family. We look forward to everyone coming out to reminisce about the old times and to make some new memories. Please bring your family pictures.

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.

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.