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.

SODA meetings

The support group, SODA (Survivors of Domestic Violence), meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Clinton County Health Department. For more information call 1-800-755-2017.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous group meets each Monday and Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Albany. These meetings are open to anyone wanting to address their drug and alcohol problems.

AA / Al-Anon meetings

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

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.

Putting on the Ritz
Pageant

A “Putting on the Ritz” beauty pageant will be held Saturday, November 12 at the Clinton County Courthouse for ages 0 and up. Registration will be at 12 noon with the pageant at 1 p.m. For more information contact Heather Marlin at 270-320-8434 or online at www.puttingontheritzpageants.com. 52-2

Pumpkin Walk,

Family Movie night

A Pumpkin Walk will be held Thursday, October 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Early Childhood Center. There will be a Family Fun Walk with free candy and door prizes. Costumes must be kid friendly. Also at 7 p.m. there will be Family Movie Night featuring “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” presented in the Early Childhood Center auditorium. The event is sponsored by various community partners. For more information call 688-0194. 52-2

Westlake 5K Run/Walk

The Westlake Relay for Life will be having a “Run for Your Life!!” 5K run/walk and kids half-mile fun run, Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia. The 5K run/walk registration will begin at 7 a.m. Pre-registration will be until Oct. 21 and those pre-registering are guaranteed a “Run For Your Life” t-shirt. The cost is $15 pre-registered and $20 at day of event. Awards will be given for overall male and female along with top two in each age division. Age divisions range from 13 up to 60 and over. The kids fun run registration is $5 and will begin at 9 a.m. and will run immediately after the 5K awards. All kids will receive a medal and goody bag with awards being given to the overall male and female and top in each age division. Age divisions are 6 up to 13 years. Applications can be picked up at Westlake Regional Hospital or email bree5282@yahoo.com or call Sabrina at (270) 634-2762 or Tasha at (270) 634-1172 for more details. 52-2

Westlake Relay for Life

beauty pageant

The Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia’s Relay for Life team will be having their first annual Westlake Health Fair Relay for Life beauty pageant Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Age categories will be birth to 15 years (5-7 year-olds must compete as couple). Pre-register until Oct. 19 for 0-7, $10 and 8-15 and couples is $15. You can register the day of the event for an additional $5 charge. Awards will be given for winner, first and second-runners up. Applications can be picked up at Westlake Regional Hospital or email bree5282@yahoo.com. For more information call Sabrina at (270) 634-2762 or Tasha at (270) 634-1172. 52-2

Industrial Authority
to meet

The Clinton County Industrial Development Authority will meet in regular session Thursday, October 20 at 11 a.m. at the Welcome Center. The meeting is open to the public. 52-2

Haunted Mill III

You are invited to the annual Clinton County Softball Team’s Haunted House! It will be open Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22 from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $5 for everyone. It is located across from Monticello Banking Company in the old McWhorter Feed Mill, just off the square in Albany. Hope to see you there! All proceeds support CCHS softball. 52-2

Relay for Life Flock Your Friends fundraiser

Ampyss Healthcare Solutions is holding a Relay for Life Fundraiser, Flock Your Friends. For a donation we will place a small or large flock of flamingos in your friends’, neighbors’, or a local business’ yard. Contact Ampyss for more information at (606) 387-9317.

Cub Scout meeting

There will be a new Cub Scout Den in Albany for any first or second grade boy interested in fun and learning! We meet Mondays at 6 p.m. in the basement of Albany First Baptist Church. There is no deadline to join. We have dedicated parents working hard to instill positive values, ethical choices, and a well-rounded, informative, and educational experience that will last your son a lifetime. Come join us! 52-2

Interagency Council
to meet

The Interagency Council will meet on Thursday, October 20 at 11 a.m. at Dos Amigos Restaurant. The guest speakers will be the staff of Safe Schools/Healthy Students SAFE-T Project. Everyone is invited to attend. 52-2

Girl Scouts seeking
volunteers

Girl Scouts is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of local girls. Troop leaders are needed for girls in K-1 grades at Albany Elementary School. For more information about Girl Scout opportunities contact Terry Frank at the Somerset Girl Scout office at (606) 561-7105. 52-2

Wellness Center
Turkey Trot, 5K Run,
2-mile walk, Kids Fun Run

Twin Lakes Family Wellness Center’s 4th annual Turkey Trot, 5K run, 2-mile walk and Kids Fun Run will be held November 20 at 2 p.m., starting at the Wellness Center. Cash and turkeys will be awarded as prizes. For more information contact Lisa Beard at 387-9622 or 387-6099. 1-5

New Medicare Part D
open enrollment dates

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D began on October 15 and ends on December 7, 2011. Whether you need to compare different plans, choose other plans because your current plan is not renewing for 2011, we can help. You can receive more information or one-on-one assistance with choosing, comparing and enrolling in Medical and Drug coverage by calling 1-800-MEDICARE, visiting www. medicare.gov., or by contacting your county Senior Citizens Center and making an appointment to meet with a benefits counselor. You can also call SHIP toll free at 1-877-293-7447 for Senior Center dates and phone numbers. You may be able to save money, get better coverage or both. And make sure you take advantage of the new benefits for all people with Medicare–like wellness visits, preventative care and lower prescription drug costs. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare. Medicare has resources to help. And remember–it’s earlier this year. Open enrollment ends on December 7.

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Clinton Care & Rehab

Halloween Spooktacular

Clinton County Care and Rehab will be sponsoring a Halloween Spooktacular Pageant Friday, October 28 at the Clinton County Community Center at 6 p.m. Attire is Halloween costume and age groups will be 0-6 months, 6-12 months and 1-10 years old in individual classes. Entry fee is $5.00. Let your imagination come to life as you construct the scariest, prettiest, unique and best costume to scare the judges out of their chairs! All proceeds go to Relay for Life. For more information call Miranda Craig at 688-1597 or Beverly Marcum at 688-4401. 1-2

Park Board to meet

The Clinton County Park Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at Mountain View Park. The meeting is open to the public.

Toy and coat drive

Cash Express 7th annual toy and coat drive for children is now underway. Once again we have the opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. Join us in the celebration of giving. We are pairing up with local public servants and will be accepting toys, coats and non-perishable food items in many drop-off locations in the area. All donations should be received by Dec. 15 in order to have them delivered in time for Christmas. 1-2

Hospital Auxiliary Fund

A uniform and handbag sale will be held Thursday, October 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clinton County Hospital dining room. Commission of sales go to the hospital auxiliary.

Eli’s closed temporarily

Eli’s on the Square will be closed until mid-November. Eli is having kidney surgery and will be recovering for a few weeks. Please keep her in your prayers.

Head Start/Early Head Start parent meeting

Head Start/Early Head Start parents will meet Tuesday, October 25 at 12 noon at the Early Head Start parent room. Topic for the meeting will be Child Growth and Development/Fire Safety. All Head Start/Early Head Start parents are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served and door prizes given. For more information call 387-7470 or 387-8747.