Boosters

To some people, Boyle County school officials and boosters deserve the Medal of Honor for putting up a valiant but ultimately losing fight in the cause of trying to land a high-profile candidate to become the new head coach for the Boyle County High School football team. To these people, the officials and boosters battled bravely to bring a guy named Guy Morriss to head the BCHS football team. To these supporters of the effort, all the officials and boosters were doing was pursuing a rare opportunity that had fallen into their laps.

STANFORD - Lincoln County's playoff run has been heard far outside this area thanks to a webcast provided by booster Jon Logan Smith. "The Internet broadcasts are used as a fund-raiser for the Lincoln County football boosters. I provide the equipment and pay for the streaming costs and the boosters sell advertising and keep 100 percent of the money generated. Tim Estes, Kevin Bandura and David Smith donate their time to the broadcasts," Smith said. The webcasts have generated a series of e-mail and text messages from fans during the games, as well as some phone calls.

BASEBALL BOOSTERS TO MEET The George Rogers Clark Baseball Boosters will have a meeting Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the high school.

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Danville High School marching band for their hard work and great attitude. I would like to thank the Danville boosters for all their hard work that was seen and not seen. I would also like to thank the parents for their support. Last, but not certainly not least, I would like to thank the Towns family. You poured everything in this season as always, but this year you gave a little more than expected. Marching Admirals, hold your heads high as you walk through the school and this town.

Tickets for the Lincoln County High School Patriot Football Booster Club's annual pig roast on Saturday, Aug. 18, are on sale now. The pig roast, which will be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, will begin at 6 p.m. Visitors to the pig roast will also have the opportunity to meet the 2007-08 LCHS football Patriots. The cost is $5 and includes the pork and all the fixin's as well as homemade desserts. In addition to the food, there will be a silent auction and some games.

The Lincoln County High School Patriot Football Booster Club will hold its annual pig roast on Saturday, Aug. 18. The pig roast, which will be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m., not only offers up some tasty food, but also gives the community a chance to meet the 2007-08 LCHS Football Patriots. The cost is $5 and includes the pork and all the fixin's as well as homemade desserts. In addition to the food, there will be a silent auction and some games.

Imagine driving up almost to the gate before a home game of the Boyle County Rebels football team. After parking with ease, it's time to enter a hospitality tent and snack on food catered by one of Danville's finer restaurants. This is the special treatment in store for people who decide to join the Boyle County Quarterback Club at the premier level. For $250, people who join at this level also receive an all-sports pass, which is a $110 value, decal, calendar and newsletter. Todd Tiller, who has stepped into the role of co-president with Sue Donlon, says the club hopes the new offerings attract members.

For the fifth year in a row the Kentucky General Assembly has had the opportunity to pass a booster seat law. Kentucky is only one of 11 states that has not yet passed such legislation that would protect children ages 4 through 8 who ride most often incorrectly restrained in the car. Our elected officials have the chance once again to pass House Bill 53, sponsored by Rep. Tom Burch of Louisville. HB 53 would require that a child younger than age 8 and between 40 and 57 inches in height ride secured in a child booster seat.

Winchester firefighters visited Clark County schools this week to teach children the importance of buckling up and using their booster seats when they go for a ride. Using a teddy bear called Bucklebear, the firefighters began their effort by visiting Strode Station Elementary School to teach children about the proper use of booster seats. Other school visits were scheduled throughout the week. The event was coordinated to coincide with Child Passenger Safety Week (Feb. 11-17).

Jessamine students and parents will not be allowed to raise funds for teams and clubs by working at gambling establishments or serving alcohol, the Jessamine County Board of Education decided 3-2 Monday, with JoAnn Rohrback and Arnold Prewitt dissenting. "This policy would not allow for the Keeneland project," Superintendent Lu Young said, referencing an East Jessamine High School basketball fundraiser with Turf Catering at Keeneland that came under board review in September. The district's fundraising policy previously prohibited door-to-door sales and sales quotas for students.