Local briefs for Monday, March 20, 2017
Published 12:41 pm Monday, March 20, 2017
City commissioners meeting Tuesday
The Winchester Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Winchester City Hall. Items included on the agenda include the purchase of 40 body cameras for the Winchester Police Department and approving a grant application for Winchester Fire-EMS. There will also be a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
Clark Fiscal Court meeting Wednesday
The Clark County Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Clark County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include approving a lease to finance the new jail boiler and the first reading of two zone change ordinances.
Extension district board meeting today
The Clark County Cooperative Extension District Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. today at the Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive.
East Clark County Water District meeting
The East Clark County Water District board of commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. today at 118 Hopkins Lane.
American Legion meeting March 23
American Legion Post 25 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Lodge on Shoppers Drive. All veterans are welcome. First-time attenders should bring a DD214. Officers will be elected. New
GRC SBDM meeting
The George Rogers Clark High School-based Decision-making Council will meet at 4 p.m. today in the SBDM conference room at the school. The council will consider staffing allocations and budget for next school year.
Conkwright SBDM meeting
The Conkwright Elementary School-based Decision-making Council will have a special meeting at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Hydrant flushing to begin
Winchester Municipal Utilities is beginning hydrant flushing today with the following streets: Aberdeen Lane, Baker Court, Boonesboro Road, Brook View Court, Casa Landa Way, Clifton Court, Damon Court, David Lane, Debbia Drive, Delaplain Road, Devonshire Court, Devonshire Drive, Fieldstone Way, Gilbert Court, Heather Lane, Hibiscus Lane, Inverness Lane, Lynnway Drive, Morgan Court, Old Boonesboro Road, Paisley Court, Reservoir Court, Reservoir Lane, Rex Court, Robert Court, Shanahan Lane, Steve Circle, Steve Court, Stoney Brook Drive, The Woods Lane, Tyra Court and Water Works Road.
School board meeting
The Clark County Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Office, 1600 W. Lexington Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
Athletic complex schematics on display
The schematic designs for the George Rogers Clark High School athletic complex are on display at the Clark County Board of Education for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Human services council meeting
The Clark County Human Services Council will meet at noon Tuesday at Arby’s. All human service agencies serving Clark County are invited to send a representative.
AARP offers tax preparation help
The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation program will offer free tax preparation, counseling and electronic filing Mondays and Tuesdays until April 18 at the Central Baptist Church annex, 101 W. Lexington Ave. Taxpayers should bring their 2015 tax return and all documents showing 2016 income. Those itemizing should also bring proof of taxes paid and contributions.
4-H Council meeting
The Clark County 4-H Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Extension Office.
Community Education classes offered
The following Community Education class is beginning in the next two weeks:
— Basic Excel, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 23 to April 6, $65.
Contact Community Education at 745-3946 or 100 Vaught Road (left side of Phoenix Academy building). Registration and payment are required two business days in advance. Location of class is disclosed upon registration.