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News Briefs for Sept. 15

September 15, 2005

Three named to Mercer sanitation district board

HARRODSBURG Three men have been named as charter members to the Mercer County Sanitation District. They were recommended by Mercer County Judge-Executive John Trisler Tuesday and approved by Mercer County Fiscal Court.

Mike Royalty was named to a four-year term; Jim Carpenter was named to a three-year term and David Weber to a two-year term.

The appointments were made as part of the establishment of the Mercer County Sanitation District. The terms begin at the end of this month.

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Trisler also received approval by the court to sign a Facilities Development Plan with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for a $50,000 gant.

The judge-executive also appointed three members of the Mercer County Fire Board effective June 30. They are Kenneth Carey for a four-year term, David Shewmaker for a two-year term and Marshall Hockersmith for a one-year term.

Stanford cruise-in is Friday

STANFORD - A cruise-in will be 6-9:30 p.m. Friday on Main Street in Stanford. Bring a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. Prizes will be given away and cloggers will perform.

Cheerleaders plan clinic

Boyle County Middle School cheerleaders will sponsor "Cheerleading 101," a clinic for Boyle County students in grades K-5. The clinic will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Junction City Elementary School gym. The fee is $30, which includes lunch and a T-shirt. Registration is limited to 100 students. Call (859) 238-0148 to register.

Diabetes education program offered

STANFORD - Lincoln County Health Department in collaboration with the Lincoln County Extension Service office are sponsoring a free diabetes self management education program. The program will consist of three seminars at the extension office. Program highlights include diabetes management, prevention, and meal planning. Cooking demonstrations will be conducted with samples to taste. Dates are 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20; 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 27; and 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3. Registration is required by calling Lee Ann Taylor at (606) 365-3106.

Mammography van to be in Lincoln

STANFORD - Ephraim McDowell's mobile mammography van will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Oct. 3. Sign-up is required by calling the Lincoln County Health Department at (606) 365-3106.

Junction City accepting Katrina donations

JUNCTION CITY - People can drop off donations at City Hall for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The city wants to collect toiletries, baby items, first aid supplies and underwear. All items should be new and in the package. For more information, call (859) 854-3900.

MEETING

Danville Cemetery Committee - 5:30 p.m. today at city hall to discuss a report on the City Commission meeting, priorities for a master plan and future planning.

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