Community News

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.

Gently used caps and gowns needed
Owen County Preschool and Head Start 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.

Health series will be offered on Mondays
The Owen County Extension Service in conjunction with Three Rivers District Health will be offering a series called “Get Moving Kentucky:  Get Moving Owen County.”  The series runs Mondays from now until June 25, from 10 a.m. until noon. Each session you will be served a healthy snack, learn how to maintain weight and take a walk on the track. Call the extension office for more information.

Special School Board meeting is Wednesday
A special School Board meeting will be held in executive session for the purpose of personnel issues tonight. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the School Board office and concerns Superintendent Mark Cleveland’s evaluation. This meeting is not open to the public.

Halo 2 LAN party is Saturday
A Halo 2 LAN Party will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Owen County Public Library. The event is open to ages 15-25. Registration is required. The program is free and refreshments will be provided. Registration is also being taken at the library for the Summer Reading programs in June. For more information, call 484-3450.

Middle school presentation Monday
On the agenda at Monday’s monthly School Board meeting is a presentation by the administrators of Bowling Middle School on audit findings of their scholastic review. Anyone interested in seeing the presentation may attend.

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 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 Tuesday 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.

County offices to close for Memorial Day
The Owen County Clerk’s office and PVA office will be closed Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28, for Memorial Day.

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.

Head Start accepting applications
Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2007-08 school year. Children must be 3 years old by Oct.1. For an appointment call Paula Bond at 484-4249.