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COMMUNITY
Clutter
is best left undisturbed
Georgia:
On My Mind
Georgia
Green Stamper
My weight
had gotten out of hand, I realized one morning. The bathroom scales
had hit “a new set of numbers” as my old Weight Watchers
leader used to say, but not in the right direction. It was time
to dig out my old diet manuals stored somewhere in a box in the
garage.
Prairie
plants ideal for drought weather
Tips
from the Weekend Gardener
Jeneen
Wiche
Hopefully
by now we have gotten some rain, but at this writing we are in a
dry cycle. The thought of drought this early in the season weighs
heavily on many gardeners, especially after the stress of a late
spring freeze. Plants require water in order to thrive but some
are less demanding then others which may appeal to you if your goal
is beauty with little fuss.
The tall grass prairie
Monthly
Activities
TAPP
sponsors ‘Battle of the Bands,’
other
events for teens
Owen County
teens who are looking for something to do will have some new options
during the month of June.
The Owen County Teen Alcohol Prevention Project is sponsoring three
“alternative” activities designed to provide teens with
something to do in the community on Friday evenings.
“The youth of Owen County have said many times there’s
nothing for them to do and nothing to keep them away from alcohol,”
said Patti Clark, project coordinator. “We have taken notice
of their comments and worked hard to provide activities that will
keep them entertained during the evening. These events have been
planned with teens in mind and by teens so they should appeal to
middle and high school students.”
Summerfest and Battle of the Bands, the first of the three events,
will be held at 7 p.m. June 15 at the vacant lot off Hwy. 127 behind
the Monterey Fire Department. Coordinated by Katie Ashcraft, the
event will feature an inflatable obstacle course, jousting court,
boxing ring, Velcro wall, slide and bounce, a rock wall and a Battle
of the Bands.
“Local teen bands have been invited to participate in the
Battle of the Bands,” beginning at 7 p.m.,” Clark added.
“The youth on our planning committee thought this would be
a great way to showcase some of the local talent and provide musical
entertainment for the evening as well.”
Any teen band who would like to participate should contact Clark
at 484-8539 to be included in the evening’s schedule.
Teens who attend will vote on the bands and the winning bands will
receive a prize for their efforts. Bruce Horstman, youth pastor
at Monterey Baptist Church, will serve as the emcee for the evening.
In addition to the activities and battle of the bands, there will
be free pizza and drinks for the first 200 teens who arrive. Admission
to the event is also free, but teens are encouraged to bring canned
food items or used clothing to be donated to Meeting the Needs Ministry.
Each teen who brings an item to be donated will receive a prize.
The event will be staffed by adults and law enforcement officials
along with students who are participating in the Youth Leadership
Council, sponsored by TAPP. Each student who is participating is
required to work at one of the three events. Teens who have been
active in the planning process include Brianna Clark, Joe Williams,
Kayla Meadows, Sierra Thornton and Rebekah Bess.
The second event, slated for June 22, is a Fear Factor Game Night.
Organized by Jeremy Street, youth pastor at First Baptist Church,
the evening will include wet and wild wiffle ball, an obstacle course,
Twister, a bonfire, marshmallow and hot dog roasting and more.
Teens are being asked to bring donations to support the Owen County
SERVE’s trip to New Orleans. Each teen who makes a donation
will receive a prize. Free food and drinks will also be provided.
That event will also be held at the vacant field south of Monterey.
Finally, on June 29, TAPP will sponsor a Teen Movie Night beginning
at 7 p.m. Prior to the movie, which starts at 9:30 p.m., there will
be cornhole, volleyball, softball and soccer games and free pizza
and soft drinks.
Students who bring a food or clothing item for Meeting the Needs
Ministry will receive a box of movie candy and popcorn.
The Teen Movie Night is organized by Chris Baker, youth pastor at
Hesler Assembly of God.
“As you can tell, by the adults involved, we are involving
adults from all over the community,” Clark said. “That’s
as important to making these projects work as it is to having youth
on the planning committee. Katie has two small children and Jeremy,
Chris and Bruce all understand the importance the teens of this
community play toward it’s future. We couldn’t have
put these events together without their diligence and dedication.”
Other adults helping with the events include Melissa Carpenter,
Owen County High School counselor; Shannon Treece, OCHS vice principal;
Pat Gibson, Youth Service Center director; Beverly Marcum, Family
Resource Center director; Kae Crenshaw, former middle school counselor;
Cheryl Kaelin, Owen County parent; Blair Perkins, OCHS graduate;
Rob Stafford, Owen County Schools Chief Financial Officer; and Terry
Patterson, Owen County parent.
The Owen County Teen Alcohol Project is funded by a multi-year grant
through The Commonwealth Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention
and the State Prevention Strategic Incentive Grant. Anyone interested
in more information about the project may contact Clark at 484-8539.
Week-long
celebration of local history
The Owen
County Historical Museum will be closed Saturday due to the fish
fry at the Odd Fellows Hall on Seminary Street, please come out
and join us for a delicious fish dinner with baked beans, slaw,
french fries, hush puppies, coffee, tea, a soft drink and dessert.
Meals will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds go to
the Owen County Museum.
On June 12, the Historial Society will be entertaining the retired
teachers at the museum with a tour after their lunch and business
meeting. Lunch is set for 1 p.m.
June 13, the Owen County Historical Society is having an Old Frontier
Day Camp for the Junior Historical Society in the back yard of the
museum. All Junior members are invited for a fun day of games, crafts,
history, refreshments and entertainment by Bonnie and Tom Strassell.
All Junior members are to bring a sack lunch and we will provide
the refreshments. It starts at 10 a.m. and it goes to 3 p.m. Let’s
see how our ancestors lived and the games they played. We’re
looking forward to all the Junior members. In case of rain, Old
Frontier Day will move to June 14, same place, same time.
At 6:30 p.m. on June 14, The Owen Historical Society will have our
regular meeting and dinner. Our guest speaker will be Doug Sikes,
who will explain the new Owen County Pictorial History Book. You
have to be there to see and realize what a great book this can be
when we get all of Owen County families writing something special
concerning their families and presenting old photos. This will be
a special history book written only by someone in each family.
Bonnie Strassell will be dressed in costume and will entertain us
with the story of Eva Lail. This will be most interesting as all
of Bonnie’s stories are. You feel as if you are in that time-frame
as her stories are told with compassion and enthusiasm. This meeting
will be most important and entertaining, so please mark your calendar
for this date.
The society is serving dinner for the Owenton Rotary Club’s
annual meeting at the new winery at 6:30 p.m. on June 25.
Board meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each
month at the museum. All board members, officers and committee chair
people should attend.
We are presently working on all veterans’ pictures in uniform
with all information included: military status, birth date, death
date, marriages, where they served and in what war. Please help
us honor your loved one by bringing in pictures and information.
We want to honor our veterans and give them recognition.
Owen
County blood drive set for Friday
You don’t
have to leap from tall buildings to be a hero. Donating blood or
platelets saves lives.
Your donation could help save as many as three local patients who
need you to be their hero. It doesn’t take superhuman powers
to perform a superhuman act. All you need to do is donate blood
or platelets.
The need for blood is great. Every three seconds, someone in Kentucky
needs a blood transfusion. That need continues to grow, but with
just one blood donation, you can do your part to ensure that the
local blood supply is at peak levels.
The requirements to be a donor are simple – 17 years of age,
weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. It takes
less than an hour and you can do it again 56 days later.
And consider this: Please bring a friend or family member with you
when you donate. You and your “blood buddy” can double
the good you will do.
Donate at the Owen County Community blood drive from 5 to 10 p.m.
on Friday in Owenton on the KBC Bloodmobile.
For more information, call Lora Vliet at (800) 775-2522.
Sheriff
encourages kids’ summer camp
The Kentucky
Sheriffs’ boys and girls ranch in Gilbersville announced their
camp dates for 2007. Camp opened Sunday and will run for eight weeks
— alternating boys and girls each week throughout the summer.
The last week of camp will be July 22-27. The 8-week camping program
is designed to build the boys’ and girls’ self-esteem,
moral character and teach them respect for themselves and others,
as well as law enforcement professionals.
Sheriffs and deputies across the state transport children to and
from camp in cruisers, vans, buses; whatever it takes to get boys
and girls to camp. Children will meet and participate in activities
with boys and girls from across the state. There is no fee to attend
and transportation is provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
The Ranch has now given a free week’s summer camp experience
to over 30,000 children in Kentucky. Fun and excitement await the
campers and we hope to give each child a week of memories that will
last a lifetime. Children will participate in many programs and
activities (arts and crafts, swimming, nature programs, sports,
music, theater, etc.), all designed to provide much fun and learning
while at camp.
Applications and camp dates are now available at the Sheriff’s
office. If you have a child or know of a child who could benefit
from this program, please contact your Sheriff for camp dates and
applications.
Sheriff Zemer Hammond added, “We would like to thank everyone
who has helped keep our Boys & Girls Ranch alive and look forward
to your continued support.” To register your child for camp
or become a member, make a donation, or sponsor a child for camp,
contact the Sheriff’s Office at 484-3363.
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