News Briefs: Oct. 15, 2012

Meetings 

Boyle County Agricultural Development Council — noon Tuesday in the conference room at the Boyle County Extension Office. Items on the agenda include election of officers and review of a cost share application from the Boyle County Far Bureau Federation for CAIP funding. Lunch will be provided.

Housing Authority of Danville — 8 a.m. Tuesday at city hall. Items on the agenda include; approving collection loss; approving bed bug policy; approving financial audit for FYE March 31, 2012; approving revised budget for FYE March 31, 2013; approving grounds crew supervisor position and wage; and executive director’s evaluation by the board. 

Garrard County School Board — 7 p.m. Tuesday at Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School. Items on the agenda include: approval of board policy updates; authorize approval for purchase of two 78-passenger bus and one special needs bus; authorize approval of full-time bus monitor; executive session; and superintendent’s announcements.

 

Advisory

A boil water advisory for the City of Crab Orchard began 10 a.m. Sunday for all customers on the entire Crab Orchard water system. This advisory is due to a recent waterline break that has the potential to allow contaminants to enter the water system. Customers are asked to boil water before drinking or cooking until further notice.

 

Events set at Garrard library

Garrard County Public Library events this week include:

Prime Time Family Reading Time — This free family reading program, sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council and the Garrard County Family resource Center, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Oct. 16. This program is for children ages 6-10 with a parent or guardian. The whole family is invited and a family meal and activities for 3- to 5-year-olds will be provided. Call (859) 792-3424 to register.

Story Hour — 9:15-9:45 a.m. Wednesday, All My Children, for ages 2-3; 10-10:30 a.m., Primarily Preschool, for children ages 4-5; 11-11:30 a.m., The Young and the Restless, for ages 18 months to 3 years.

Gaming 4 U — 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for students ages 12-18, who can enjoy playing video games at the library.

Family movie matinee — 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and, of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe, where they find the perfect cover — a traveling circus they invent — Madagascar-style. Rated PG.

Resume writing class — 1 p.m. Friday. In this free class, participants will learn how to write an effective resume or improve their current resume. Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.