Foothills window displays

The Foothills Festival committee encourages businesses near and around the square to decorate their windows. If you want your window judged call 387-7504 or 688-0867.

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Fiscal Court scheduled to meet

Clinton County Fiscal Court is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 17 at 5 p.m. at the courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

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Foothills Festival baby show

The Foothills Festival Baby Show will be held at the Clinton County High School gymnasium on Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. Registration on the date of the baby show will be $15 and will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. Numbers must be picked up at this time. No registration or number pick after 10 a.m. Admission at the door is $2 for everyone. Five years old and under admitted free. For more information contact Rose Hunter or phone 606-306-2466. Author reading coming to

Albany Elementary

Looking for a new book for your kids that will entertain and teach them? Author Reading by Joan K. Moore of her new book P-i-c-k-l-e-s Spells Pickles will be presented Friday, October 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Albany Elementary School. All students, parents, guardians and grandparents are welcome to attend.

Joan grew up in Kettle, Kentucky and now lives in Schaumburg, Illinois. Joan’s mother, Joyce Kerr, taught her simple truths and valuable life lessons, which led her to begin writing inspirational children’s books. Pickles was one of the numerous cats owned by her mother. Joan chose Isaiah Ortiz, the 9-year-old son of a former colleague, to illustrate and bring Pickles to life.

For more information contact Kathy Holfelder at (270) 433-6141 or (312) 353-4147.

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Clinton Democrat Party picnic

The Clinton County Democrat Party will have a picnic (pitch-in) on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Farmer’s Market at Mountain View Park. The agenda will be as follows: 12:30-1 p.m., registration; 1-1:15 p.m., Pledge to flag and prayer; 1:15 p.m.., food will be served.

If you plan to attend the picnic you will need to bring a covered dish and your own table service. The local party will supply the meat. We will be accepting free will donations for local party expenses. The public is invited if anyone is interested in learning more about our local party. Anyone who’s thinking about running in the 2014 Democratic Primary should attend this pitch-in picnic if you seek Democratic support. Let all Democrats unite for a successful 2014.

If you have any questions about the picnic, call Steve Clark at 387-9855. Come and join us for good Democratic fun and fellowship. Your attendance is very important and we will be doing a sign-in sheet.

The Haunted End Zone

“The Haunted End Zone,” located behind the Cumberland County Middle School in Burkesville, will be held Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 from 6-10 p.m. each night. Cost is $5 to enter. There will also be chili, hot dogs, dessert and a drink for $5 (optional), even if you don’t go through “The Haunted End Zone.” All proceeds will go to the Cumberland County Little League football program.

Upcoming meetings at the

Clinton County Extension Office

The Clinton County Extension Service will offer a series of webinars on forestry topics. The meetings will be live via computer from the University of Kentucky. Please call the Extension Office if you would like to attend one or all three meetings at (606) 387-5404.

Kentucky Master Loggers will receive one hour Continuing Education Credit for each meeting.

Class of 1978 reunion to be held

The Clinton County High School class of 1978 will have its 35th year class reunion on Saturday, October 19 (Foothills Festival weekend) at 5:00 pm at Dos Amigos (beside Lee’s Famous Recipe). Everyone will pay for their own meal and families are welcome.

Board of Education to meet

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Free Zumba classes

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center is offering a free Zumba Class. Come out and see what all the moving and noise is about. Loose weight, tone muscles and have fun with our new Zumba class. Introductory sessions through the end of September with a new six week session starting in October. Classes are now free with membership. 49-3

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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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. 47-4

Help Support Clinton Co. 4-H

The Clinton County 4-H Program is sponsoring a digital recycling drive. Help the 4-H Program purchase curriculum and supplies by donating your old (working or broken) cell phones, digital cameras, and empty ink jet cartridges. If it’s digital, we’ll take it! Drop off boxes are located in various locations around town or you can drop it off directly to the Clinton County Extension Office. We would appreciate your help and support.

Clinton Retired Teachers AES school supply drive underway

The Clinton County Retired Teachers are conducting a School Supplies Drive for Albany Elementary. Items requested are Kleenex, flash drives, sticky notes, binder clips and dry erase markers. Also, monetary donations will be accepted and these supplies will be purchased. Donations can be dropped off at the Clinton County Hospital Gift Shop or brought to the October meeting of the Retired Teachers. The drive will conclude on Thursday, October 17 at the meeting of the Clinton County Retired Teachers at Lee’s Famous Recipe at 1 p.m.

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IDA to hold regular meeting

The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority will hold its regular meeting Thursday, October 10 at 11 a.m. at the IDA-Welcome Center. The meeting is open to the general public.

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Class of 1953 to meet Oct. 19

The CCHS Class of 1953 will meet for food and fellowship during the Foothills Festival weekend, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 5 p.m. Central Time. Watch for your mail with the details. Call Doris Craft at 606-387-5816 or Eugenia Finkbeiner at 606-387-5644 for more information.

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Class of 1956 get-together

The CCHS Class of 1956 will be having a get-together for breakfast on Saturday, October 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Farmhouse Restaurant. All graduates, spouses, guests and non-graduating members are invited to attend. If you have any questions call 387-5116 or 387-0731. 50-3p

Class of 1959 get-together

The CCHS Class of 1959 will have its annual get-together on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Come join us at 2 p.m. at McDonald’s. Plans for our next reunion will be discussed.

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School Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Clinton County Board of Education, scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2013, has been cancelled.