Community News
Museum update/mannequins needed
Eleven members of the Owen County Historical Society worked most the day at the museum on March 6 to review documents and organize file cabinets. Great progress is being made, and the society is working diligently toward opening the museum as soon as possible. Included in the historical society’s collection are several unique articles of historical Owen County clothing from the 1800s. To display these properly, mannequins are needed. Anyone who has mannequins they are willing to donate is asked to contact historical society president Jeannie Williams at (502) 484-3925. Members will continue to meet at the museum every Monday at 10 a.m. to continue their work on the museum.
TABE testing offered locally
Workplace TABE testing is being offered to local residents free at the Owen County Adult Education Center. The TABE test is required by Dana and other factories in the area before employment. For more information contact the adult learning center at 484-0405.
Class of 1996 to hold reunion planning meeting
The class of 1996 will be having a meeting to plan its 10-year reunion at 6 p.m. today at the Owen County Extension Office. If you would like to help, please attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Bramblett Howard at (502) 484-1096.
Business seminar is Thursday
The Owen County Postmasters are sponsoring a business seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Owen County Public Library. The seminar is designed to help grow businesses. Attendees will learn how to use innovative products and services from the postal service to help achieve business objectives. They will also get useful tips on mailing and shipping solutions that could help save money and discover more ways to maximize marketing dollars.There is no charge for the seminar. Call the Owenton Post Office at (502) 484-2745 to register.
Historical Society to meet Thursday at Harborside
Harborside residents will share their memories at the regular meeting of the Owen County Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Harborside Health Care Facility in Owenton. For those who are interested in Owen County’s colorful past, this is sure to be a wonderful program. Members and those who are interested in becoming members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Regular meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Parents needed for OCHS SBDM council
The Owen County High School Site-based Decision-making Council will hold a parent-member election from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the front lobby of the high school. Any parents who will have a student who attends OCHS during the 2006-2007 school year are encouraged to vote. There is one parent position open on the council for the year. Nominations will be accepted until 3 p.m. Friday. All nominations must be submitted to the OCHS principal, Tim Hitzfield, in a sealed envelope.
Baseball, softball teams to sponsor wrestling match
The Owen County High School baseball and softball teams will be sponsoring MWA wrestling on Tuesday at the new high school gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The first match begins at 7:30 p.m. Ringside tickets are $10, floor seats $7, and bleacher seats $5. Tickets are available from any baseball or softball player. If you have any questions, call Bob Osborne or David Wainscott.
Owen County Extension district board meeting is Tuesday
The next Owen County Extension district board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the extension office. The 2006-2007 budget will be discussed.
Governor’s field representative to visit Owen Tuesday
Jay Hall, Northern Kentucky region field representative for Gov. Ernie Fletcher, will be in Owen County on Tuesday to address constituent questions and concerns. This is an opportunity for citizens to meet one-on-one with members of Gov. Fletcher’s staff. Those interested are encouraged to contact Jay Hall directly at 859-442-4177 or by e-mail at jay.hall@ky.gov.
Free advanced Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, Publisher 2003 classes offered
The Northern Kentucky University Grant County Campus will hold a free Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at the Grant campus located near the Williamstown Municipal Building. The workshop is for those familiar with personal computers, the use of a keyboard and a mouse and Microsoft Windows 2000 or above. Being able to create PowerPoint presentations and Publisher documents is also a prerequisite. To register, call (859) 824-3600 or fax (859) 824-3625. For directions, call (859) 924-3600.
Free Microsoft Word I class offered
Microsoft Word I class is being offered at the Owen County Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon March 25. This class is for adults who already have basic computer skills. Class size is limited and registration is required. Call the library at 484-3450 or stop by, to register.
Origami Meets the Price is Right at library
Jonathan Heart presents Origami (the Japanese art of paper folding) meets the Price is Right at the Owen County Public Library for Free Family Fun Night, March 27. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 484-3450 or visit the library Web site at www.owencountylibrary.org .
Family Reading Night is March 29
The March Family Reading Night will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 29 at the Owen County Primary School.The theme is March Madness. The event will include will sports-related guest speakers. There will be craft booths and snacks provided.
Satterwhite Golf Shamble set for April 1
The seventh annual Charlie Satterwhite Memorial Golf Shamble will be held April 1 at Fairway Golf Course in Wheatley. A double shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost is $55 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, food and entertainment following the tournament. A USGA handicap or average score will be required. Proceeds from the tournament go to The Owen County Senior Citizens activity fund and the Satterwhite Fund supporting the Trust for LIfe Organ Donation Program. For more information, contact Gilbert England at 463-2338 or Billy O’Banion at 484-3405.
Free computer classes offered
Do you know how to use a computer? Are you the only one among your friends without e-mail? Are you clueless when your children talk about surfing the net? Join the computer age by signing up for free adult computer classes at your library. Call 484-3450 to learn more and to get registered for classes in Computer Basics, Intro to the Internet, and How to Set up Free E-mail. Classes begin at 6 p.m April 3. Space is limited and registration is required.