kynect Help Day-Friday, December 20th

An additional kynect Help Day will be held on Friday, December 20th to assist individuals in making health insurance decisions.

In collaboration with Cumberland Family Medical, the kynect Help Day will be held at the Clinton County Extension Office from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon or 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Please be prepared and bring the following items with you to your assigned kynect Help Day: Social Security card, birth certificate, driver’s licenses, and income verification (last paystub, 2012 tax return, monthly benefit award letter, or bank statement).

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

Twin Lakes Cattle Meeting

The Twin Lakes Cattle Association will hold its annual Christmas dinner Thursday December 19th at the South Kentucky RECC building at 6:00 .pm. CPC commodities representative Bill McIver will be the speaker and sponsor the meal. Please call the Clinton County Extension Office at 387-5404 if you plan to attend so meal preparations can be made.

Fiscal Court regular meeting

Clinton County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, December 19 at 5 p.m. at the Clinton County Community Center. The meeting is open to the general public.

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Total Body Toning classes

Total Body Toning–Experience this challenging and dynamic whole body conditioning class. This class utilizes equipment including weights, resistance bands, kettle-bells, Bosu balls and more!! Work your muscles in every way possible in this class designed to build strength, add definition, increase your bone density, and decrease your body fat by increasing lean muscle!! Join the fun on Friday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center. For more information call (606) 387-9622.

Intro to weight lifting class to be held

The Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be hosting an Introduction to Weight Lifting class on January 16 and 17, 2014, at 5 p.m. The class will be taught by Eric Peterson. Peterson is a former Marine and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. The class will last for one hour and will cover the fundamentals, strategies and techniques that apply to all levels of weight, strength and resistance training.

Wellness Center to offer

concealed carry/safety class

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center will be hosting a concealed carry/safety class January 18, 2014. The class is eight hours long (part of this class will take place at the gun range.) The cost of the class is $60. Gift certificates are available for Christmas. If you would like to sign up for the class or receive more information, please stop in or call 606-387-9622.

Cross Fit and Tone classes

Come join in Cross Fit and Tone at the Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center. The class is led by Brandy Cooksey and will be offered Fridays beginning December 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

TLFWC Gift Certificates

Is your Santa’s list getting hard to fill? Give someone on your list the gift of good health at Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center. Sign up before January 6 and all sign up fees are waived! Gift certificates are now available at TLFWC for the holidays. For more information call 606-387-9622.

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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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

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 

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. 

Narcotics Anonymous 

Narcotics Anonymous group meets each Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the Bright Idea Missionary Baptist Church basement in Albany. These meetings are open to anyone wanting to address their drug and alcohol problems.