Community News

MBMS PTO is accepting nominations
The Maurice Bowling Middle School PTO is currently accepting nominations for the two parent representative vacancies on the SBDM Council. Nominations will be accepted through May 4. Nomination forms have been sent home with fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students. If you are interested in becoming a member of the council, please complete the form and mail it to Rebecca Ogden, 45 Taylor St., Monterey, KY 40359. You may contact Ms. Odgen at 484-4482 or e-mail her at rebecca.odgen@education.ky.gov. If elected, a six-hour training is required. The term begins July 1, 2007, and ends June 30, 2008. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.

Duncan Family is selling candles
The Duncan Family’s Relay for Life team is selling “Plenty of Scents” candles through Friday. Contact Mindy Pillichafske at 484-0551. The Duncan Family is also doing a fundraiser in conjunction with Shadowbox Cabaret at Newport on the Levee on Thursday. Half of the full-price ticket sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Reservations must be made under “American Cancer Society” to be counted. Reservations may be made by calling (859) 957-7625.

Christian preschool accepting applications
The Owen County Christian Preschool is currently accepting applications for the three- and four-year-olds. You may pick up enrollment packets at First Baptist Church or call 484-2430 with any questions.

Relay for Life deadline is Tuesday
The deadline for sponsors, teams and team T-shirt orders for the Owen County Relay for Life event is Tuesday.

Project Graduation 2008 to meet Tuesday
Project Graduation 2008 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the OCHS auditorium.

Buckeye Donkey Basketball is May 3
Project Graduation will host Buckeye Donkey Basketball in the Bowling Middle School gym at 7 p.m. May 3. There will be free donkey rides for children through sixth grade accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced tickets can be purchased at any of the schools for $5. Admission is $7 at the door.

Silent auction will benefit Relay
Peoples Bank is holding a silent auction until May 4 in their lobby. The auction will benefit Relay for Life.

Board to check voting machines on May 14
The Owen County Board of Elections will inspect all voting machines for the primary election on May 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Clerk’s office.

Paper absentee ballot deadline May 15
The deadline for paper absentee ballots is May 15. Those who are disabled or unable to go to the precinct on Election Day must apply for a ballot by then. Absentee voting began in the County Clerk’s office yesterday.

Prom formalwear and donations needed
Ladies, we are now accepting gently used formal dresses and accessories. Donations are also needed to help with additional prom expenses, dry cleaning, etc. Drop off your donated items with Diana O’Toole at the Owen County HIgh School or by contacting Dana Gill at 484-2618.

Prom Closet will offer formal gowns
If you are a teenager in need of a dress for homecoming, prom, or any other special event, the Prom Closet can help. The Prom Closet Project distributes gowns twice a year for Prom and Class Night. During both seasons you can set up an appointment to shop for your very own dress. This is completely free of charge. Just contact Mrs. O’Toole at OCHS, 484-4269; or Dana Gill at 484-2618.

County awarded FEMA money
Owen County has been awarded $5,020 in FEMA money for 2007. If you are interested in applying for the funds, you will need to be a nonprofit agency. If you have any questions, please call Owen County Community Action at 484-2116 or NKCAC at (859) 581-6607.

Police will conduct periodic road blocks
The Owenton Police Department, in conjunction with other agencies, will be conducting periodic road blocks during the next couple of months.