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Posted September 18, 2013 at 1:56 pm

Good Neighbors Theatre seeks

donations for Roller Coaster Yard Sale

Good Neighbors Theatre is participating in the Roller Coaster Yard Sale the weekend of October 4-5 at their location at 8780 Highway 111 in Byrdstown.

Donations of items to sell are being accepted now. For anyone having items they would like to be rid of, but don’t like having their own yard sale, this is a perfect opportunity to clean out and help at the same time.

Funds raised for the event help GNT to continue produce quality live entertainment on their stage. Delivery or pick-up of items to be donated can be arranged by contacting Fannie at 931-824-4290.

Leave a message if she is unavailable when you call. GNT encourages everyone to stop by on October 4 or 5 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to purchase some bargains.

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Clinton County Early

Head Start/Head Start parent meeting

Early Head Start/Head Start will be having its monthly parent meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 12 noon at the Early Head Start building. The topic will be Health and Wellness. All Early Head Start/Head Start parents are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served and door prizes given away. For more information please call 606-387-7470 or 606-387-8747.

Class of ‘93 reunion

The CCHS Class of 1993 will hold it’s 20-year class reunion Saturday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at Sunset Marina restaurant. We hope to see you there. 49-2p

Democrat Party meeting

The Clinton County Democrat Party will have a meeting at the Farmers Market (at Mt. View Park) Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Pledge to the U.S. flag and opening prayer; discuss regular business plus October activities for the party. The meeting will adjourn at 11:30 a.m. This meeting is open to anyone who is a registered Clinton County Democrat. Let all Democrats unite for a successful 2014. Please join us for good Democrat fun and fellowship. If you have any questions or would like a ride to the meeting, call 387-9855. Hope to see you there.

Foothills Festival Parade theme

The Foothills Festival Parade will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5 p.m. Floats must be decorated in the theme: “My Town.”

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Rec/Park Board regular meeting

The Clinton County Recreation/Park Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The meeting is open to the public.

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Homemakers Annual Meeting Racing into a New Year

The Clinton County Homemakers will hold its County Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at the Community Center. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. Join us in our Run for the Roses and dress in your best attire for a night at the races. Wear your derby hat and enter it into our Derby Hat Contest (tallest, biggest, ugliest, most creative, best representation of Homemakers). Learn more about upcoming Homemaker activities and enjoy a delicious catered meal complete with derby pie. For more information, contact the Extension Office at 387-5404.

Crazy About Couponing

The next “Crazy About Couponing” class will be held on Monday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Bring your scissors, coupons, and tips to share! For more information, contact the Extension Office at 387-5404.

Clinton Drug/Health forum

Clinton County’s annual Drug/Health forum is set for September 20 from 9-11 a.m. at Albany First United Methodist Church. There will be several key speakers discussing drug concerns and health related topics in Clinton County. Please RSVP Tyler Young, KY ASAP Coordinator at 606-488-4960 or April Speck, Healthy Hometown coordinator at 606-306-7044 by September 16. 48-2

Weight Loss Wars:

Clinton vs. Cumberland

It’s battle time-let’s Pound the Panthers! Registration, weigh in, and kickoff event for both counties will be held on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Center (KCTCS site on Hwy 90). Weekly weigh in and educational lessons will be held at the Clinton County Extension Office each Tuesday through December 10th. Lesson times will vary this year (Breakfast Bites 7:30-8:00 a.m., Lunch and Learn 11:30-12:00 p.m. or 12:00-12:30 p.m., and Supper Strategies from 5:00-5:30 p.m.).

Participants can weigh in from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekly regardless of lesson time. One-time registration fees are due October 1st (Individual $10; Couple/Pair $15; Family/Team of up to six individuals $20).

Winners will be announced at the Clinton vs. Cumberland Basketball Game in Burkesville on December 17th.

For more information, contact the Extension Office at 387-5404.

Senior Carnival to be held

On Saturday, September 21 from 5-9 p.m. the Class of 2014 will be hosting a Senior Carnival at John Emmitt Polston Field. Events include: bouncy houses, dunking booth, hay ride, fire truck ride, and putt putt golf. Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be available. Admission is only $2.00 with five tickets and each additional ticket is 50 cents a piece or 11 for $5. Concessions include tenderloin, burgers, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy.

Cordell Hull Festival pageant

The Cordell Hull Festival Pageant has been scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Pickett County K-8 School Gym in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. for the age groups of infant through eight years of age, with the pageant beginning at 3 p.m. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. for the age groups of nine years through 21 years, with that portion of the pageant beginning at 6 p.m. There will be eight total categories of competition. Contestants must compete in their respective age category at the time of the pageant. Dress competition will be formal. A Miss Photogenic Contest will be held for each category with the contestant supplying the photograph. The photograph may be color or black and white. The photograph’s size must not exceed 8×10. Only one photograph per contestant will be allowed. For more information contact Doris Stephenson at 931-864-6418 or Laura Brown at 931-879-1050.

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Class of ‘48 reunion planned

The CCHS Class of 1948 will meet at Lee’s Famous Recipe in Albany on October 5 at 5 p.m. for its class reunion. Please RSVP Molly Denney at 1702 S. Legion Dr., New Castle, Indiana 47362 if you plan to attend or for more information. 49-1p

Fiscal court meeting scheduled

Clinton County Fiscal Court is scheduled to conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 19 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse. The meeting is open to the general public. 48-2

CCHS Class of 1968 reunion

The Class of 1968 would like to invite all class members who attended CCHS with us from 1965-1968 to attend our 45th class reunion luncheon on November 9, 2013 starting at 12 noon Central Time. The BBQ luncheon will be held at the Clinton County Fairgrounds building in Albany. The cost is $15 each or $25 per couple, due by October 1. We have established an open Facebook page, Clinton Co., KY Class of 1968. Invitations are being sent out to the addresses we have on file. If you know someone who was a classmate and didn’t receive an invitation in September, please invite them or send us their address or contact, Class of 1968, P.O. Box 855, Albany, Ky. 42602 for more information.

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Wolf River Resort

Cornhole tournament

The 2nd annual Wolf River Resort corn-hole tournament will be held Saturday, September 28 starting at 4 p.m. Central Time. There will be door prizes, 50/50 drawing and other entertainment. Please register at the dock by 2 p.m. Central Time. 45-4

Wellness Center fitness classes

The Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center is offering the following fitness classes: 

* Mondays: Lap Swimming, 5:30 a.m.; Water Aerobics, 8:30 a.m.; cycling, 3:30 p.m.; Ab Ripper, 4:30-5 p.m.; Line Dancing, 5 p.m.; Kid Fit Club 7-12 year olds, 6 p.m.; Water Aerobics, 6 p.m.

* Tuesdays: Lap Swimming, 5:30 a.m.; Pilates/Yoga, 8:30 a.m.; Ab Ripper, 4:30 p.m.; Cycling, 5 p.m.; FAST, 8-18 year olds, 5:30 p.m.; Zumba, 6:15 p.m. 

* Wednesdays: Lap Swimming, 5:30 a.m.; Water Aerobics, 8:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 10 a.m.; Kid Fit Club, 4 p.m. 4 – 7 year olds.

* Thursdays: Lap Swimming, 5:30 a.m.; Pilates/Yoga, 8:30 a.m.; Ab Ripper, 4:30 p.m.; Cycling, 5 p.m.; FAST, 8-18 year olds, 5:30 p.m.; Self Defense, 6:15 Public Swimming (lifeguard on duty) 4 – 7:30 p.m., $3.

* Friday: Lap Swimming, 5:30 a.m.; Water Aerobics, 8:30 a.m.

* Sunday: Public Swimming, (lifeguard on duty) 1 – 4 p.m. $3.

Zumba classes with membership is $2.50 per class; non-members, $5 per class. All other group fitness classes are included in the membership.

Facility Hours: Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Sunday – 1 – 4 p.m.

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center is offering a Free CPR class to the community on Sept 26th. The only cost to you is $20 for the Red Cross Certification! To register for the class please stop by the Center.

Backyard Wiffleball

Classic

The Backyard Wiffleball Classic tournament will be held Saturday, September 28, 2012 at Mountain View Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be fun for all ages. Maximum of six (6) per team (can have fewer). Prizes will be awarded. Fee is $50 per team. For more information contact Chris Browning or Sarah Wilson at 606-306-3489.

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Affordable Care Act Community forum

If you would like to learn more about what the new healthcare laws will mean for you and your family, you will want to attend a brief presentation on Monday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Clinton County Learning Center Auditorium.

kynect, Kentucky’s Healthcare Connection, will provide individuals, families and small businesses with easy, one-stop shopping to find the healthcare coverage you need. kynect representatives will present information on the Affordable Care Act and answer your questions. For more information, contact the Clinton County Extension Office at (606) 387-5404.

Get your child active and fit with FAST. For athletes or anybody wanting to get in better shape. Mostly body weight exercises and circuits. Call 606-387-9622 for more information.

Kids Fit Camp at the TLFWC

Kids Fit Camp is open to kids 7-14 years of age (do not need to be a member to attend)During Fall Break, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Swimming, games and activities are planned. Register at Twin Lakes Wellness Center 606-387-9622.

We Are Bulldogs second

annual showcase

Clinton County High School is proud to present the second annual academic showcase “We Are Bulldogs” on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Parents, students, and the community are welcome to attend. This is the community’s chance to see what our students are doing in their classes. There will be student performances throughout the night as well as an opportunity to see our students perform in laboratory settings. There will also be food, fun and door prizes.

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