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A list of participatory sporting events in and around the area: BASEBALL Tuesdays - Wilderness Trace family YMCA T-ball at the YMCA in Harrodsburg. Play 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 3-4. Call (859) 734-9622, (859) 236-0359 or (859) 734-9622. CYCLING Sundays, Wednesdays - Semi-weekly casual rides beginning in Danville. Rides begin 7:30 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Danville Bike and Footwear, 417 W. Main St. Helmets required. Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

How to Choose Winter Shoes Fashion before comfort is the general rule for most shoe fanatics. But podiatrists are urging shoe shoppers to heed the safety and comfort of their feet by purchasing adequate shoes this winter. Many fashion boots look nice but do not provide the necessary support to keep feet safe, warm and comfortable during wintry weather. Here are some tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association to help you step through the season with style and comfort.

The Heart of Danville Main Street Program will sponsor “Shamrock Shenanigans: A Retail and Restaurant Event” on Friday and Saturday in downtown Danville. Participating businesses will be designated with a sidewalk chalk shamrock and green balloons. Participating businesses include: 303W, A&L Accessories, A Lasting Impression, Beer Engine, Bella Dedans Photography, Bluegrass Pizza & Pub, Carbon, Carol's Bridal & Gifts, Clothes Horse, Community Arts Center gift shop, Danville Bike & Footwear, Derby Shoppe & Raggs, Genesis Salon (Friday only)

Boyle County Community Education program is offering the following classes. To register and for more information, call (859) 239-8986. Advanced Excel - 8-11 a.m. Sept. 13 and 15 at Kentucky School for the Deaf. Instructor is Tim Downey. Power Point I - 1-4 p.m. Sept. 13 and 15 at KSD. Instructor is Beth Hayes. Advanced Access - 8-11 a.m. Sept. 14 and 16 at KSD. Instructor is Tim Downey. Advanced Word - Noon-3 p.m. Sept. 14 and 16 at KSD. Instructor is Beth Hayes.

Dear Editor: At this special season of Thanksgiving, we at historic Penn's Store wish to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to all in central Kentucky who attended the 2004 Great Outhouse Blowout. You were a terrific crowd! And, especially to the following whose assistance and contributions made the event possible, we salute you! The Advocate -Messenger, Bob Allen Motor Mall, Central Kentucky Federal, Century 21, Danville Bike & Footwear, Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation, Inter-County Energy, J&J Auto, McGlone Construction Co., Papa Johns Pizza, Slusher Enterprises, Southern States, Stith Funeral Home, Stuart Powell Ford, Wild Turkey Distillers, John "Muff" Adams, Ken Ansted, Josh Ayoroa, Jeremy Brown, Joe Cissell, Ed Cinnamond, John Coffey, Modine Ellis, Sen. Dan Kelly, Ed Lanham, Jr., Pat Moddrelle, King Pruitt, James Rogers, Larry Sanders, and Mr. and Mrs. Josh Stinnett.

Burkes Outlet Burkes Outlet recently announced its newest location in Winchester in the Kroger Plaza, at the former Goody's store, located at 1575 Bypass Road. The store, which will employ about 25 people, will open March 28 and hold its grand opening March 30. Burkes Outlet carries many name brands of footwear and a full line of clothing items for men, women and children as well as home furnishings and domestic items. Burkes Outlet prides itself on its low-price philosophy of offering customers prices up to 70 percent lowerthan other stores.

Boyle choral concert Sunday The 60-voice Boyle County High School Choir, under the direction of Nancy H. Ward, will present the holiday concert, "The Night Shall Be Filled with Music," at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church. The concert is free. Middle school bands, choirs to perform Boyle County Middle School bands, under the direction of Tim Blevins, and the middle school choirs, with Nancy Ward conducting, will perform holiday music beginning at 7 p.m. Monday in the Boyle Middle School gymnasium.

Liberty hires new police officer LIBERTY - John C. Wine, 46, of Jamestown has been hired as an officer for the city police department. He assumed duties today after being hired Wednesday night by Mayor Steve Sweeney. Wine, who has 20 years of service in law enforcement, said he is excited to be in town, and is committed to serving the people. He will be assigned to third shift after training. Chief Ron Whited said Wine will be full-time, which brings the department up to five full-time officers and one part time officer.

People and things. High school coaches. Apparently reporting game/match results is no longer a priority for many high school coaches based on the low percentage of area coaches reporting results in the last few weeks. It’s easier than ever for a high school coach to report his or her results. There is a 24-hour voice mail available at extension 305. There is e-mail available at larry@amnews.com , hmorris@amnews.com or marsee@amnews.com . There is fax available at 859-236-9566.