No school Friday for Danville students
School will be out Friday for Danville students while faculty and staff districtwide participate in a training session led by Larry Bell. The day-long event will encourage teachers to hold high expectations for their students while sharing strategies for closing the achievement gap.
City accepts bids for sewer plant
HARRODSBURG - Harrodsburg City Commission has accepted two bids for improvements to its sewage treatment plant based on recommendations from GRW Engineers, the project manager.
The work to be done on the plant is part of the state-mandated project to repair and improve the city's sewage system.
NAC Heavy Highway Inc. of Lexington received the contract for improvements to the plant for $1.223 million. MTN Construction Inc. of Brandenburg won the contract for system rehabilitation for $700,110. Money to pay for the work will come from Rural Development grants and loans, City Administrative Officer Ed Music said.
McDowell Wellness Center offers dance class
McDowell Wellness Center is offering individuals the opportunity to learn choreographed dances while also achieving an aerobic workout with a dance fitness class. The class is open to all individuals, from teens and older. No dance background is required. The class is based on choreography styled after music videos. The music that will be used covers a variety of styles, including Fifties and Sixties, pop, Motown, country, salsa, show tunes and more.
Two sessions will be offered. One session, lasting six weeks, begins Jan. 27 with classes 2-3 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. The second session, lasting 12 weeks, begins Feb. 1 with classes 1:30-2:30 p.m. each Sunday.
The class costs $60 for members of McDowell Wellness Center and $72 for non-members. Register at the member services desk or by calling (859) 936-9355. A free demonstration class is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 25.
Bate Middle School students to compete
Students from Bate Middle School will compete Jan. 24 at the fifth annual Middle School State Cheer and Dance Classic at Tates Creek High School in Lexington.
The Blue Squad, coached by Jennifer Shearer and Donna Shearer, will compete in Division II of the 21/2 minute cheer competition. The White Squad, coached by Marie Cloud, will compete in Division 1 of the Traditional Cheer division.
Admission is $8. With two or more nonperishable food items, admission is $5. The event begins at 9 a.m.
Meeting
Crab Orchard Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments - 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at City Hall. The date was wrong in Tuesday's paper.
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