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| Vol. 119. No.24 |
JUNE 16 , 2010
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COMMUNITY NEWS
MACC Ministries holds grand opening
The Macedonian Action Christian Center (MACC) in Battletown, held its grand opening June 12. The MACC is a faith-based Christ-centered facility which provides programs to support the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the surrounding community. The organization combines the ministry of Cold Springs Baptist Church in Battletown, with Blue River Island Baptist Church in Big Bend. Some of the programs MACC provides are summer reading programs for kindergarten – 6th-grade (every Tuesday in June from 10-noon); exercise classes (every Friday 6:15-7 p.m.); a food pantry; tutoring (beginning Aug. 17, every Tuesday and Thursday) – in which volunteer high school students tutor younger children – and a storm shelter, located in the basement of the facility. The grand opening was an event that included food, games, bounce houses, an auction, face painting and entertainment by “Heaven Sent” and “By the Book.” Everything was free to the public. The MACC is located next to Battletown Park. For more information, call (270) 668-8020 after 5 p.m.
Relay for Life appreciation picnic
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held an appreciation picnic June 12, for the Meade County teams who participated in this year’s Relay. The event was held at the new pavilion located next to the Meade County Extension office on Old Ekron Road.
Garbage, water fees to be raised
The Brandenburg City Council largely agreed on the city’s upcoming budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 – with one exception.
Motorcyclists ‘crusade for cash’
Members of the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club from Fort Knox and surrounding areas participated in a poker run with the beneficiary being the Crusade for Children. Event organizer, Curtie Kelley, said numbers were down a little bit from past years, but the enthusiasm was still the same. Riders started out from Muldraugh, made a stop at the headquarters station of the Meade County Fire Protection District, visited the veteran’s memorial in Irvington and wrapped up their tour in West Point, where door prize winners were announced. A total amount of funds raised was not available at presstime.
Meade County youth enjoy Kentucky Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Ranch
On June 6, the first group of campers arrived at the Kentucky Sheruff’s Boys and Girls Ranch. Boys from across the state attended the first session June 6-11. Those who attended enjoyed a week filled with fun and learning. Pictured above, front row: Wyatt Johnson, Zachary Ford and Kody Smith. Back row: Meade County Deputies Greg Shipley and Vicky Reesor, who transported the campers, and ranch counselor, Jessica Howard.
Meade County RECC to host annual meeting June 28
Meade County RECC will hold its 73rd annual membership meeting June 28, at the Breckinridge County High School in Harned.
New band director selected
Meade County Public Schools new band director, Chris McGee, is currently in his fifth year of teaching at Muhlenberg South High School. The board approved his appointment unanimously at their June 8 meeting, and he is expected to start Aug. 3.
Public Service Announcement
Battletown Community Park elects new officers
Battletown Community Park recently elected new officers. Below is the list of officers and their contact information:
President: Franklin (Buster) Arnold - 496-4430/668-1819
Vice president: Glen Stout - 497-4378
Secretary: Chelsea Hollingsworth - 496-4957/945-1029
Treasurer: Betty Mills - 497-4329/668-8020
Chaplain: Stewart Skaggs - 497-4522
Contact Betty Mills to schedule an event or reserve the park.
There will be a meeting on June 15, at 7 p.m. at the park. Everyone is welcome to attend.
School board approves first draft of initial 2010-2011 budget
With the General Assembly recently putting the finishing touches on the state budget, Meade County Public Schools finance officer, Susan Fackler wasn’t far behind.
Businesses invited to provide items for visitor welcome packets
Owners of businesses that provide goods and services for visitors to Meade County are invited to provide their brochures, flyers, and coupons for members of three groups that will be making overnight stays here.
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