Learning to control diabetes

The Clinton County Health Department will be giving Learning to Control Diabetes classes each Tuesday throughout the month of January, the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes are free but pre-registration is required by calling 387-5711, ext. 1166.

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Farmhouse donating 100 meals

The Farmhouse Restaurant, Byrdstown, Tennessee, will once again be donating 100 meals for those who won’t be having a Christmas dinner in Albany/Clinton County, Kentucky. These will be delivered on Christmas Eve morning, between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Reservations will be taken for deliveries from Monday, December 9 through the evening of Saturday, December 21 or until meals are all reserved. To make reservations call 387-0005. Do not leave a message on the answering machine, you must talk to a person. They will need your name, phone number and physical address (no P.O. Boxes please) and number of meals needed. The youth group from Westview Christian Church will be delivering the meals on Christmas Eve.

School Board meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Clinton County Board of Education, scheduled for Monday, December 9, has been cancelled.

Project Graduation meeting

Project Graduation will meet Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. at the CCHS cafeteria. All parents and students are urged to attend.

Local/State Public Hearing

On behalf of the Clinton County Local Planning Committee, the Clinton County Board of Education will convene a Local/State Public Hearing to review the proposed District Facilities Plan. The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Central Office board room at 5:30 p.m. local time. This hearing will be for the purpose of recording testimony concerning the District Facilities Plan. Copies of the proposed District Facilities Plan will be available for examination by interested individuals at the board office, 2353 North Highway 127, Albany, Kentucky 42602, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through December 19, 2013. Questions may be directed to Charlotte Bernard at 606-387-6480.

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New dates for acreage reporting with Farm Service Agency

Albany Farm Service Agency would like to make local farmers aware of new acreage reporting dates: December 15, 2013 – FallbBarley, fall wheat, and all other fall-seeded small grains.

Farmers must file their reports accurately and timely for all crops and land uses, including prevented and failed acreage, to ensure they receive the maximum FSA program benefits possible.

Individuals may stop by the USDA Service Center between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. 8-3p

Santa Letter deadline reminder

A reminder that all Santa letters should be submitted to the office of the Clinton County News no later than Monday, December 9 at 4 p.m. Also, school classes and other groups are urged to turn letters in the week of December 2 to assure publication in the special Christmas section edition.

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Migrant Program parent meeting

Clinton County Schools Migrant Program will have a parent meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Early Childhood Center. Brandon Pharis from the Extension Office and the 4-H Ambassadors will do a presentation on how drinking excessive sodas can affect your health. There will be gifts for each child enrolled in the Migrant Program and a free turkey certificate for each Migrant family. There will be pizza and refreshments and a bundle opening (free coats) following the meeting. For more information contact Wayne Hughes at 387-6272.

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Christmas Countdown Expo

Come out and enjoy the shopping from your local craft vendors and independent consultants and much more during the Christmas Countdown Expo on Sunday, December 8 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Clinton County Community Center. Vendor and consultant tables are $15 each. For more information contact Alane Tucker at 606-307-2092 or Brittney Black at 270-363-3240. Rental fee proceeds go toward the local “Angel Tree.”

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TLFWC to offer boot camp to get in shape

Tired of having no energy? Want to get rid of those extra stubborn pounds? Want to tone your arms, legs, back and abs? Come join us for Jennifer’s Boot Camp at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4- 5 p.m. The classes entail: weight lifting, cardio, toning and strengthening exercises, circuit training and abdominal exercises. Come join us! Only $5 per class for a full one hour session. You don’t want to miss this! Where the fun is and fitness is earned.

Zumba set to begin

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Call today (606)387-9622 and start feeling energized tomorrow.

Tai Chi classes now available

The benefits of Tai Chi are incredible. If you are looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that only requires about 20 minutes a day and rewards your efforts, Tai Chi is for you. Relieves physical affects of stress, promotes deep breathing, reduces bone loss in menopausal women, improves lower body and leg strength, helps with arthritis pain, reduces blood pressure, and improves balance and stability.

Tai Chi /Bagua Class are now available at Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center, Monday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Call 606-387-9622 for more info.

Attention all veterans — Free

Any veteran who has earned service medals while serving in the U.S. Military and has not received their medals please contact Bill Rutherford. Please note you will need a copy of your DD-214 to request your medals. Contact Bill at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or call 606-340-3142. rtfn

VA officer available 

Veterans Service Officer Earl Claborn is available to help veterans and their families with VA benefits. The office is located in the Clinton County Community Center. Office hours are Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 606-387-9447 

AA meeting 

AA will be meeting each Thursday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the basement of the First Christian Church. 

VA Rep available 

Veterans and their families seeking benefits in south central Kentucky will now be able to find help and advice at a central location. Gary Jones, the Veterans Benefits Field Representative for Clinton and surrounding counties, will be in Glasgow at 126 E. Public Square, Lower Level, every day except for the first Tuesday, second Monday, second Tuesday, second Thursday and third Monday of each month. Veterans can schedule an appointment by phoning 270-651-9578 or toll free at 800-850-1392.