Late Registration

Deadline for ACT is March 3 College-bound high school students can take the ACT Assessment April 8, the next nationwide test date. The registration postmark deadline is March 3. Late registration postmark deadline is March 17. The cost is $29 without and $43 with the Writing Test (an additional $18 fee is required for late registration). Students can receive registration information from their high school guidance counselors or they can register on ACT's Web site at www.actstudent.

The next ACT achievement test will be administered on Feb. 7. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Jan. 6. There is a late registration deadline of Jan.7-16, with an extra fee for late registration. Students may register online at www.actstudents.org or registration forms can be picked up at high school counseling offices. The cost is $31 for the traditional ACT and $46 for the ACT Plus Writing. Students should determine whether colleges and universities they are considering require the optional writing score.

College-bound high school students can take the ACT college admission and placement exam on December 10, the next national test date. The deadline for postmark or online registration is November 4. The late registration deadline is November 17 (an additional $18 fee is required for late registration). Students can get registration materials from their high school counselor or they can register online on ACT's student Web site at www.actstudent.org. Students can also find the testing location closest to them on this Web site.

Community education classes offered Boyle County Community Education Program is offering the following classes. For more information or to register, call (859) 239-8986. Advanced Excel - 8-11 a.m. Feb. 9 and 11 at Kentucky School for the Deaf. Instructor is Ryan Dawson. Power Point Level II - 1-4 p.m. Feb. 9 and 11 at KSD. Instructor is Beth Hayes. Introduction to Word - 1-4 p.m. Feb. 10 and 12 at KSD. Instructor is Tim Downey. Advanced Access - 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 12 at Central Kentucky Technical College.

Hustonville considers P&Z ordinance HUSTONVILLE - After several citizens complained to City Council about high weeds and dilapidated trailers beside their property, the council is looking at the possibility of creating planning and zoning law in city limits. The current city nuisance ordinance is the only zoning laws in place, vaguely stating that no thing or condition that offends decency or is offensive to the senses will be permitted in city limits. City laws regarding property maintenance also are vague, stating only that weeds and grass must be cut from August until the first frost.

The Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks and Recreation office will host a 6K run Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. at West Jessamine High School. The 6K will end at East Jessamine High School. Proceeds from the walk/run will be used to provide a college scholarship for a senior student athlete from East and West in the names of Ralph Sallee and Ryan Robinson. All runners will receive a T-shirt, with awards going to the top three male and top three female finishers.

The Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks and Recreation office will host a 6K run Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. at West Jessamine High School. The 6K will end at East Jessamine High School. Proceeds from the walk/run will be used to provide a college scholarship for a senior student athlete from East and West in the names of Ralph Sallee and Ryan Robinson. All runners will receive a T-shirt, with awards going to the top three male and top three female finishers.

The annual Lincoln County Youth Football Camp will be held June 5-7 at Lincoln County High School. The non-contact camp is open to all students second through ninth grade and runs from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At the camp, campers will receive instruction from LCHS assistant coaches and current players in all aspects of football, including passing, receiving, running, line play, blocking and defense. Hands-on style instruction will be used to teach the fundamentals, advanced techniques and individual skills needed to be successful in football.

Railroad Days to include baby show JUNCTION CITY - The Junction City Railroad Days baby contest will be 8 a.m. Aug. 1 on Main Street at the main stage. Baby show contestants must be under age 3. Pre-register from 6-8 p.m. July 30 at Junction City Park. The entry fee is $5 and is due at registration. No late registration will be accepted. Registration forms are available at city hall. Open house at Waynesburg school WAYNESBURG - Waynesburg Elementary School will have an open house 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

CHESS TOURNAMENT A free/unrated chess tournament, sponsored by the Winchester / Clark County Parks & Recreation Department, will be held Saturday, July 14, at the College Park Gym, 15 Wheeler Ave. Although early registration would be appreciated, late registration will be from 9 to 9:15 a.m., and round one will start as soon as possible after registration closes. Play will be four round Swiss style (format subject to change). Three trophies will be given in the junior division.

Mercer Habitat seeks partner family HARRODSBURG — Habitat for Humanity Mercer County will take applications for a partner family 6 p.m. Aug. 19 and 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Mercer County Extension Office, 1007 Lexington Road. Every applicant must attend one of these two meetings. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, and priority will be given to current Mercer County residents. Questions may be left in a message at (859) 734-5086 or e-mailed to habitatmercer@yahoo.

The Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks and Recreation office will host a 6K run Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. at West Jessamine High School. The 6K will end at East Jessamine High School. Proceeds from the walk/run will be used to provide a college scholarship for a senior student athlete from East and West in the names of Ralph Sallee and Ryan Robinson. All runners will receive a T-shirt, with awards going to the top three male and top three female finishers.

The Nicholasville/Jessamine County Parks and Recreation office will host a 6K run Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Check-in will begin at 1 p.m. at West Jessamine High School. The 6K will end at East Jessamine High School. Proceeds from the walk/run will be used to provide a college scholarship for a senior student athlete from East and West in the names of Ralph Sallee and Ryan Robinson. All runners will receive a T-shirt, with awards going to the top three male and top three female finishers.

Tough as Nails soccer camp West Jessamine High School girls' soccer Coach Kevin Wright will host his annual Tough as Nails soccer camp from June 22 to 25 and June 29 to July 2. The camp is for boys and girls from ages 4 to 14 and will be held at Centennial Park in Wilmore. The camp will concentrate on footwork, skill work such as dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, heading and goal keeping, and will also include small-sided games. Participants should bring a ball, shin guards, water, cleats and gym shorts.

The next ACT achievement test will be administered on Feb. 7. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Jan. 6. There is a late registration deadline of Jan.7-16, with an extra fee for late registration. Students may register online at www.actstudents.org or registration forms can be picked up at high school counseling offices. The cost is $31 for the traditional ACT and $46 for the ACT Plus Writing. Students should determine whether colleges and universities they are considering require the optional writing score.

CHESS TOURNAMENT A free/unrated chess tournament, sponsored by the Winchester / Clark County Parks & Recreation Department, will be held Saturday, July 14, at the College Park Gym, 15 Wheeler Ave. Although early registration would be appreciated, late registration will be from 9 to 9:15 a.m., and round one will start as soon as possible after registration closes. Play will be four round Swiss style (format subject to change). Three trophies will be given in the junior division.

The annual Lincoln County Youth Football Camp will be held June 5-7 at Lincoln County High School. The non-contact camp is open to all students second through ninth grade and runs from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. At the camp, campers will receive instruction from LCHS assistant coaches and current players in all aspects of football, including passing, receiving, running, line play, blocking and defense. Hands-on style instruction will be used to teach the fundamentals, advanced techniques and individual skills needed to be successful in football.