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 Saturday. 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.

SBDM, PTO accepting nominations
The Primary and Elementary Site -Based Decision Making Council and PTO are currently accepting nominations for parent representatives for the 2007-2008 school year. The elections for OCPS will be held on Tuesday during the Mother’s Day luncheon and elections for OCES will be held May 10 during the Mother’s Day luncheon. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Angie McDonald at 484-4426.

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.

Kindergarten graduation DVDs available
Owen County Primary is now taking orders for Kindergarten graduation DVDs. Call Billie Smith at 484-4052.

Gently used caps and gowns needed
Owen County Preschool and Headstart need donations of old or gently used caps and gowns. If interested, call 484-8816.

Baseball league sign-ups have begun
Players and/or teams interested in playing in the 18 years and up baseball league can register or inquire by calling Juney Arnold at (502)682-7020 or leave message at (502)223-2846. Games will begin June 2 in Frankfort.

Buckeye Donkey Basketball tomorrow
Project Graduation will host Buckeye Donkey Basketball in the Bowling Middle School gym at 7 p.m. tomorrow. 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 Friday in their lobby. The auction will benefit Relay for Life.

Davis to hold meetings for District 3
Theresa Davis, District 3 magistrate will hold several meetings this month. A meeting will be held at Donna’s Diner at 11 a.m. Sunday. Two meetings will be held on May 12: one is at Young Old Store at 10 a.m. and the other is at Kemper’s Small Engine at 1 p.m.

Board to check voting machines 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.

Cornhole tournament is May 26
Dallasburg Baptist Church’s Relay Team will host a cornhole and wiffleball tournament at the Owen County Fairgrounds on May 26. Registration begins at 2 p.m.

Williamstown Alumni Banquet is May 26
The Williamstown Alumni Banquet will be held May 26 at the Williamstown High School Gym. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. The classes of 1947, 1957, 1967, 1975, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2007 graduates will be honored. Reservations may be made on or before May 22 with Patsy Kinman, 310 Falmouth St., Williamstown, KY 41097. The cost of the dinner is $15 per plate. Call (859)823-1941 with any questions.

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.

Game Show Night is June 2
Dallasburg Baptist Church’s Relay Team will host a Game Show Night at the Wheatley Community Center on June 2. They will begin serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. and games will begin at 7 p.m.

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.