PUBLIC OCCURRENCES

Monticello — WALKER ELEMENTARY BLOOD DRIVE

Walker Elementary Blood Drive will be held on February 25 from 2-7 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.

WAYNE COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS

Wayne County Little League will begin sign-ups at the park office.

Scheduled dates are: Friday, February 26, 12-4 p.m.; Saturday, February 27,

9 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Friday, March 5, 12-4 p.m.; Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m.

until 3 p.m.; Friday, March 12,12-4 p.m.; and Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.

until 3 p.m.



HOMEMAKERS TO HOST CHILI SUPPER

The Wayne County Extension Homemakers will be hosting a ³chili supper²

on Friday, February 26 from 4-8 p.m. There will be a cost of $5 for adults

and $ 2 for children. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a special

evening.



FREE CROCK-POT COOKING CLASS

The Wayne County Extension office will be having a free crock-pot

cooking class on March 9. It will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please call

the office at 348-8453 to reserve your spot.



PARENTING CLASSES

PEP (Promoting Effect-ive Parenting) classes will be held Monday nights

beginning on March 1 thru April 26. The classes will be held 6:30 p.m. until

8 p.m. These classes are free for parents or anyone involved with children.

Door prizes each night, free refreshments, and free child care. Attend one

or all sessions. For additional information call 348-6211 or 348-3938 or

348-8453.



SWAP MEET

Fishing Bait and Tackle, Boat Accessories and Hunting Equipment. Buy,

sell or trade at the National Guard Armory on March 20. Doors will open at 9

a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free. If you would like to rent a table

please call Ricky Kempton at 606-348-3016 or 606-370-7401. This is a fund

raiser for the anit-drug events organized by Wayne County¹s Defensive Action

Against Drugs (DAAD).



WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

The W.C. Humane Society will hold their next meeting Thursday, March 11

at 6 p.m. It will be in the basement of the Wayne County Library. All

members are reminded to attend and any persons interested in animal welfare

in Wayne County is encouraged to attend.



W.C. HORSEMAN¹S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

The Wayne County Horseman¹s Association would like to invite you to join

them on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room

of the Wayne County Library. Our focus is a shared interest in the horse.

Membership, however, does not require horse ownership. There is diversity in

our annual activities which include a spring and fall horse show, monthly

trail rides, picnics, Coggins testing, Christmas Party and participation in

community events. As a result of our fund raising efforts, we provide

continuing education scholarships. For more information, call Connie at

348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.



LAKE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT BOARD HEALTH

There will be a meeting of the Lake Cumberland District Board of Health

on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. (EST). The meeting will be held at the Lake

Cumberland Area Development office in Russell Springs.



1960 WCHS CLASS REUNION

The WCHS 1960 class members will hold a meeting Saturday, February 27 at

1 p.m. at Shearer¹s Buffet regarding the 50 year reunion plans. For

additional information contact Betty Buckley at 606-348-3453.



LCADD REGIONAL WATER MEETING

The LCADD Regional Water Management Planning Council will meet on

Thursday, March 11 at 10 a.m. (CT) in the large conference room of the Area

Development District office in Russell Springs. If you have any questions

please call Kathy at 270-866-4200.



THE GATHERING

Come worship with us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. It

will be held at the Wayne County Senior Services Center on 55 W. Columbia

Ave. Bring your banners, flags, shofars and tamborines. Dance, flags and

contemporary messianic music. For more information contact ministers Lee and

Rita Hensler at 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.



FREE TAX HELP

The AARP Tax-Aide site will be open at 1 p.m. in the basement of the

Monticello City Hall. The site will remain open on a walk-in basis on

Tuesdays only from 1-5 p.m. through April 13. The AARP Tax-Aide program was

created to meet this need and to help low and middle-income taxpayers

prepare and file their income tax returns with the IRS, free of charge.

Answers to tax questions are not available by phone. Please bring the

following with you when you come.

Copy of last year¹s income tax return; W-2 forms; Unemployment

statements; SSA-1099 form; All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B,

etc.); 1099-misc.; 1099-R; All forms indicating federal tax; Dependent care

provider information; All receipts or cancelled checks of itemizing

deductions; Social security cards; Notice 1378, Economic Stimulus Payment

Notice.



AMERICAN REDCROSS

The American Redcross is accepting monetary donations to support

earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Potential donors wishing to support this

disaster may designate their gift to Haiti Relief. Donations can be sent to

American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or made by phone

at 1-800-REDCROSS or to your local Chapter Lake Cumberland Area Chapter

American Red Cross, 155 Enterprise Dr., Somerset, Ky. 42501 and on the memo

line write Haiti or IRF (International Response Fund).



MONTICELLO MS GROUP

The Monticello MS Group monthly meeting will be temporarily moved to

McDonalds in Monticello. The meetings take place the first Thursday of each

month. Everyone interested is invited to attend.



FOREIGN BUYERS NOTIFICATION

The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclo-sure Act (AFIDA) requires all

foreign owners of U.S. agricultural land to report their holdings to the

Secretary of Agriculture. Foreign persons who have purchased or sold

agricultural land in the county are requred to report the transaction to FSA

within 90 days of the closing. Failure to submit the AFIDA report could

result in civil penalties of up to 25 percent of the fair market value of

the property.



GRASS IN THE CITY

Grass In The City bluegrass and gospel music is open on Friday nights

at 6 p.m. at 322 S. Second St. For more information call 348-8828. Free

admission.



DAAD MEETING

Come to a Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meeting and help take

back your community from drugs. DAAD meets each fourth Thursday night at

6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. The meetings are free and open who would

like to attend.



CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE

Center. Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered support group for

anyone who has hurt, habits, or hangups which includes just about all of us.

Email celebraterecovery.wayne@gmail.com or call 340-9362 for details.



STATE SERVICE OFFICER WILL BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER EACH WEDNESDAY

Donnie Blevins, Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans, will

be at the Senior Citizens Building every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Any veterans or dependents in need of assistance should stop by during these

hours.



W.C. REPUBLICAN WOMEN¹S CLUB

The Wayne County Republican Women¹s Club meets the second Tuesday of

each month at 5 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Everyone interested in attending

is welcome. For more information, call 348-7624.



W.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY

The W.C Republican Party will be having a general meeting on the second

Tuesday of each month at the ASPIRE Center at 6 p.m. All republicans

welcome.



NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP

New Covenant Fellowship, located in the Bell Subdivision, is beginning a

church van ministry. Anyone who needs a ride can call (606) 348-1855 or

(606) 307-6246. Everyone is welcome.



MT. PISGAH CEMETERY FUND

If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery and

would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off or mailed to Mt.

Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky.

42633. For questions or more information you may call 348-4123.



CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND

The Wayne County High School of 1973 has established a flower fund. To

make a donation you may bring it to any Monticello Bank location for deposit

or mail it to: Class of 1973 Flower Fund c/o Sandra Franklin Troxell, MBC,

P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



JESUS¹ LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH

Jesus¹ Lighthouse Church will hold a special singing and supper every

third Saturday of the month. We will have featured singers and others. For

more information call 606-340-9737 or 606-340-0523. Pastor Sally Dishman

invites everyone to attend.



NARCONON OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENTPROGRAM AND EDUCATION

Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs

with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and

get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the

signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free

addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers at

877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com



THE WAYNE COUNTY ASAP LOCAL BOARD

The Wayne County Ky., ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Local

Board meets the first Tuesday of December at 8:30 a.m. at the Wayne County

Hospital in the front conference room. Everyone is welcome but if you want

to be on agenda please call Gaye Hutchison at 307-3089 or E-mail

ahutchis@uky.edu or ktucker@waynehospital. org.



DONATIONS FOR CATRON CEMETERY

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Catron Cemetery Fund may do so

by mailing donations to Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy. 200, Monticello, Ky., 42633.

All donations are greatly appreciated.



FUNDS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY

If you have relatives buried at Rogers Grove Cemetery, we need funds for

the upkeep of the cemetery. Send your donations to: Rogers Grove Cemetery

Fund, BB and T Bank, Cumberland Crossing, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or Irene

Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Wayne County Senior Citizen Center offers a variety of activities:

grocery shopping, monthly blood pressure checks, day and afternoon shopping

trips, annual health clinic, exercise daily, health and nutrition speakers,

transportation to and from the center, well-balanced meals served at 11:30

a.m., Canasta Club and Rook card games. Information call 348-5811.



NAMI OF SOMERSET SUPPORT GROUP

NAMI of Somerset Support Group meetings are the first and third Tuesdays

of each month at 7 p.m. at the NAMI office located at 275 Parkers Mill Road,

stoplight 22 in Somerset, Ky. For more information, please contact

606-679-4782, ext. 299; 606-274-4565; or 606-348-9555.



DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY

If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, you may

make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o First Southern

National Bank.



W.C. ASAP BOARD MEETING

Wayne County Ky.-ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Board meets

the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Wayne County Hospital

Board Room. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. If you want to be on

the formal agenda, please call 348-8453.



LIFE ABUNDANT MINISTRY HEALING ROOMS

The Life Abundant Ministry (LAM) Healing Rooms are open on Tuesday from

4 p.m.-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. There is a service on

Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Saturday Intercessory prayer is held at 4:30 p.m.

The Life Abundant Ministry healing room provides a different guest speaker

every Tuesday evening service. Life Abundant Ministry Healing Rooms is

located at 303 South Main Street, Somerset, Ky. For more information call

1-877-LAM-HEAL or 606-677-0088 or check out the website at

www.lifeabundantministry.org. You can also e-mail

lifeabundant7@windstream.net.



EXPERIENCE WORKS

Employers value the talents older workers bring to the workplace and are

looking for people like you. Let Experience Works help you put your

experience to work. If you¹re 55 or older with a low-income, local

organizations are ready to help you refresh your job skills and re-enter the

workforce.

Individuals who qualify will be placed in a part-time community service

training assignment to gain experience while expanding their skills and

earning an income. For more information about Experience Works, call Jean

Adams, Employment and Training Assistant, at 606-387-6322 or call

606-688-0839.



SILENT SOCIAL EVENT

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, there is a Silent Social

event held on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle

Heights Church, 200 Jessie Lane, Somerset. Please bring a dish and drink.

For more information, contact Sondra Mcintyre at 606-875-2873. Directions:

Off 914 By Pass, turn right at gas station. Follow the road toward the left

up on the hill to the left. Donations are greatly appreciated.



WAYNE COUNTY MYSTERY READERS

The Wayne County Mystery Readers meet at the Wayne County Public Library

the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. For more

information, call Howard or Katy Corder at 606-348-5326.



PERDEW CEMETERY FUND

If you have loved ones buried in Perdew Cemetery, please make a donation

to the fund set up at Monticello Banking Company for the upkeep of the

cemetery. Also, please be sure as you change decorations to dispose of them

properly.



MUSICIANS PICK AND PLAY

There will be a Pick and Play for musicians on the Meeting Place

restaurant deck in Jamestown on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. All strings welcome,

no amps. Come and jam with your friends. For more information, call

270-343-4030.



GOSPEL SINGING

House of Hope-Last Days Ministry, located on White Way Inn Rd., will

have a gospel singing every Saturday evening at 5 p.m. Bro. Frank Mason is

in charge. If you would like to sing or play music, please call 348-6506.



NARCONON INFORMATION

Narconon wants to remind everyone that abuse of addictive drugs is on

the rise. Learn the signs and get someone the help they need. For a free

brochure call 1-877-413-3073 or go online at www.drugsno.com.



YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

Be a part of young people¹s lives in the Youth Empowerment Network

(YEN). YEN meets each second Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at the Wayne

County Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come see what youth and adults are

doing to work together as partners to build a community that really cares

about our youth. For questions call the Extension Service at 348-8453.



MT. PISGAH CEMETERY UPKEEP

Anyone having family buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery is asked to donate to

the mowing fund. Donations may be made at Monticello Banking Co., to the Mt.

Pisgah Cemetery fund.



NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING

The ŒBetter Late Than Never¹ group of narcotics anonymous will meet on

every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. EST at the City Hall

in Monticello, Ky.



AA-ALANON MEETING

AA-ALANON is meeting Monday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the First

Methodist Church.



CABELL GROVE UMC ACCEPTINGDONATIONS FOR UPKEEP OFCEMETERY

Cabell Grove United Methodist Church is now accepting donations for the

upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone who has loved ones buried at Cabell Grove can

donate by sending your donation to: Cabell Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Janet

Bell, 715 Kendrick Avenue, Monticello, Ky. 42633. All donations

appreciated.



SHARING THE LOVE OF CRAFTS

There are many opportunities to share your love of crafts in Wayne

County. You may want to be a part of the Homemakers Craft Club which meets

each second Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Rescue Squad. Each month the club does

a different craft. You may want to share a craft that you know with others

in the community. The Extension Service can connect you with learners.

Perhaps you would like to share a craft at Heritage Skills Retreat at the

Kentucky Leadership Center in Jabez. For more information on these

opportunities call the Extension Service at 348-8453.



LAKE CUMBERLAND FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers

support group on the third Friday of each month in McCreary County. In Wayne

County, the group meets on the third Thursday of each month in Monticello.

After a short presentation from our featured speaker, there will be bingo,

food and prizes. For time, location and further information call Susan

Anderson at 606-376-4466.



CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers

support group on the third Thursday of each month. The group will meet at 10

a.m. at the Wayne County Public Library, 159 S. Main, Monticello, Ky. After

a short presentation from our featured speaker, the fun will begin with

bingo, food and prizes. For information call Susan Anderson at 606-376-4466.



GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION

The Growing Healthy Kids Coalition would like for anyone concerned with

our children¹s health to come to Coalition meetings. Come and share your

ideas to help our children grow strong and healthy. The Coalition meets the

last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital. For

details or questions call the Extension Service at 348-8453.



WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

Wayne County Adult Education Center has resumed classes on Tuesday and

Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. This will give an opportunity to individuals

who aren¹t able to attend day classes. The center is open weekly on Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-7

p.m. Our Family Literacy program offers Parent and Children Together (PACT)

Time on Tuesdays 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with homework help for school age children

and Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. There will be Baby (PACT) Parent and Child

Together Time.

Classes are always free. We offer many opportunities for you at the

Adult Education Center: earn a gold or silver employability certificate

through Work keys; earn a G.E.D.; learn to read; upgrade basic general

education skills; learn to type; learn basic computer skills; study for

drivers or CDL permit; enroll in family literacy; learn English as a second

language; or Kentucky Para-Educators Assessment (teacher¹s aide test.)

We are located at 220 East Highway 90 Bypass next to ACE Hardware. For

more information please call 606-348-5286.



FAITH WEAVER FRIENDS AT ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Children in grades 1-6 are invited to Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church

each Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. to join us for a fantastic

faith filled adventure through Bible stories, learning centers and service

projects. For transportation call 348-6485.



WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL

The Wayne County Community Health Council (Local Champions Against Drug

Use) meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in the Wayne County

Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come a little earlier and enjoy lunch.

Health-related agencies and concerned citizens are both welcome. Be a part

of helping set community wide health goals and complete projects. To date

the council: has conducted and published two community health surveys and

held community health fairs targeting needs identified on health surveys;

serves as local Champions Groups; garnered an estimated $40,000 for Wayne

County to use towards drug education and prevention efforts; and continues

to develop and distribute educational material related to drug prevention

efforts, parenting tips, health habits, etc.



THE HOPE CENTER

The Hope Center is in need of the following items‹paper products,

cooking and baking food items, canned foods and meats, diapers, nice

bedding, dishes and towels for our burn out room. Any donations would be

greatly appreciated.



WAYNE COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

The Wayne County Saddle Club meeting time has been changed from the

third Monday of the month to the third Tuesday of the month. We invite all

horse lovers to join our club and meet with us.



ALZHEIMER¹S ASSOCIATION

Alzheimer¹s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease which attacks

the brain. It is the most common form of dementia and its causes are

unknown. More than four million Americans are diagnosed with the disease.

The Alzheimer¹s Association would like to announce a support group for

family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer¹s disease. This

monthly support group will meet at the Russell Springs Active Day Center in

Russell Springs, Ky. the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The setting is

a small discussion group with an emphasis on sharing feelings, thoughts and

experiences.



FREE GOSPEL JAM AT ROCK WORSHIP CENTER

The Rock Worship Center in Somerset, Ky. sponsors a free Gospel Jam,

cafe style, every Friday night at 7 p.m. EST. All are welcome, come and

bring your group, yourself, an instrument or just come and enjoy! We are

located in the Gateway Center, 650 N. Main St., corner of Highway 80 in

Somerset, Ky., just about 1/2 mile East of Highway 27.

For further information please call Annette West 606-875-5100.



FREE FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANS FOR PRIVATE WOODLAND OWNERS

The Kentucky Division of Forestry prepares Forest Stewardship Plans for

private woodland owners as a free service.

At your request, a forester will walk over your property with you while

explaining the condition of your woodland and listening to your objectives.

The forester will then make recommendations to help you set and achieve

management goals for your forestland. The recommendations will be summarized

in the Forest Stewardship Plan which will include information on timber

production, fish and wildlife management and management for recreation,

aesthetics and water quality.

If you are interested in improving your forestland economically and

ecologically call the Division of Forestry in Campbellsville at

1-800-866-1007.



SIT AND SEW

Contented Heart Quilt Guild will have a ³Sit and Sew² day each first

Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quilt Shoppe. Anyone is invited to come

for an hour or so and bring a project to work on.



QUILT MEETING

Contented Heart Quilt Guild will have their regular monthly meeting the

third Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Quilt Shoppe. Visitors are

invited.



WAYNE CO. HOTLINE

Have you had an emergency and don¹t know whom to call? There is now a

24-7 hotline that can give you a phone number to reach out for help.

Through the Vision 2000 project, the phone line has been established to

help Wayne County and Monticello residents get help by finding out who to

call to get the help they need. Call 348-4650 anytime.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ALEXANDER CHAPEL CEMETERY

Donations are needed for mowing of the Alexander Chapel Cemetery. Please

send donations to Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund, First and Farmers Bank, PO

Box 305, Burnside, Ky. 42519; or Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o James H.

Cowan, Rt. 1 Box 346E, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY

If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, you may

make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o First Southern

National Bank.



BETHESDA CEMETERY FUND

The Bethesda United Methodist Church would like to receive contributions

for the upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone wishing to help should send a

donation to: Bethesda Cemetery Fund, Rt. 4, Box 370, Monticello, Ky. 42633,

or you may call 606-348-0007.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LOCKETT¹S CHAPEL CEMETERY

If anyone has loved ones buried at Lockett¹s Chapel Cemetery and would

like to donate for the upkeep of the cemetery, please send your donations to

Glyncon Garrett, Rt. 5 Box 5806, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



KENDRICK CEMETERY NEEDS DONATIONS

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the old Kendrick Cemetery. Anyone

who would like to make a donation please contact Mrs. Juanita Allen or send

donations to 507 Tennessee St., Monticello, Ky. 42633.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF MONTICELLO CEMETERY

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Monticello Cemetery. Anyone

who would like to make a donation may send it to Francis Allen, Rt. 3 Box

7050, Monticello, Ky. 42633



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BUCK CEMETERY

Donations are needed for the Buck cemetery at Powersburg. They will be

used to make and rebuild old tombstones that are broken and to fence in the

cemetery. Please send donations to: Jerry Slaven, HC 86 Box 198A,

Monticello, Ky. 42633.



WAYNE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Wayne County Conservation District Board of Supervisors has changed

their regular meeting time to 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

The meeting is held at the USDA Service Center, 78 Barnes Dr., Monticello,

Ky. 42633

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