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.

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 / 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.

Free Foster Care Orientation classes available

Benchmark Family Services–Foster Care Agency, offers free orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. Eastern time to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information about fostering. The location is 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset. Call 606-451-9534 to register for the class, or to receive a free info packet with no obligation.

Look Good … Feel Better

Look Good … Feel Better, a free program that helps women look their best during cancer treatment, is holding local sessions. Experienced cosmetologists teach cancer patients beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side of chemotherapy and radiation. It’s a makeover for the spirit.

The next Look Good…Feel Better session will be Wednesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. at the Clinton County Community Center. Anyone planning to attend should call 606-678-0203 or 606-688-0467 or for more information on American Cancer Society programs, call toll-free, 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. 14-2

Cupid’s Sweetheart
Pageant

Clinton County Care and Rehab Center will present Cupid’s Sweetheart Pageant Friday, February 10 at 6 p.m. at the Clinton County Community Center for ages 0-9 and 10 year girls and 0 to 7-8 year boys. Couples are 4-5, 6-7 and 8-9 divisions. Entry fee is $20 per participant and $40 per couple, with $5 extra for Most Photogenic. Admission is $2. Contestants will be judged on attire, personality and overall performance. Pre-registration is available at the rehab facility, with entry fee due at the time of registration. All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. For more information call Miranda at 688-1597 or Stephanie at 931-239-3342. 15-3

Board of Health Meeting

The Clinton County local board of health will hold its annual board of health meeting Monday, February 6 at 6 p.m. The agenda will include electing officers, setting the health tax rate and approving the annual budget. 15-2

Soil Conservation District
meeting scheduled

The Clinton County Soil Conservation District will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room of the FSA/NRCS office. The meeting is open to the public.

First Annual Coon Hunt

Cumberland County Hospital Relay for Life team will host its first annual Coon Hunt on Saturday, February 4. Sign-in will begin at 5:30 at the Fair Expo building in Burkeville with the hunt starting at 6 p.m. Check-in will be at 12 midnight. If you turn in a coon, your name will go in the pot. Drawing will be for first (trophy and embroidered jacket) and second, trophy and bag of dog food. For more information call Kevin Thacker at 270-459-2629 or Sammy Garmon at 270-459-0353. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. 15-2