Monticello — STATE SERVICE OFFICER FOR D.A.V. WILL NO LONGER BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS BUILDING
Pauline Conner, State Service Officer for the Disabled American
Veterans, will not be at the Senior Citizens Building any more. She will be
working out of her home doing service work for all veterans and their
dependents. For an appointment please call her at (606) 387-5135.
BENEFIT FOR ERNIE WOOD AND FAMILY
There will be a gospel singing benefit for Ernie Wood and family on
Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. It will be held at the cabin behind Mt. Zion
Grocery on Hwy. 1676 in Science Hill. Bring a lawn chair. Concessions will
be available. For more information call 872-2611 or 872-1076.
MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at Rocky Branch, will be having revival
services beginning September 20. The services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly.
Bro. Hobart Corder will be the evangelist. Bro. Kenneth Thompson and
congregation would like to invite everyone to attend.
BENEFIT SINGING FOR GREGORYS
There will be a benefit singing for Donnie and Helen Gregory on
Saturday, September 19 at 6 p.m. It will be held at Clay Hill Baptist
Church. The featured singers are the Chitwood family from Winfield, Tenn.
JASON CATRON TO PERFORM AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Jason Catron of Nashville, Tenn. formerly of Monticello, Ky. will be in
concert at First Baptist Church on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. Jason has
traveled all over the U.S. and some foreign countries signing the praises of
Jesus Christ and giving his personal testimony. Please come and worship with
us and enjoy this wonderful performance.
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.
GRANNY FANNY NEW REUNION
The Granny Fanny New Reuion will be held Saturday, October 10. It will
be held at the Farm Bureau building, 1820 North Main St., Monticello, Ky.
There is a wheelchair ramp for the convenience of those that might need it.
The reunion will start at 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Bring a covered
dish to share, dessert or your favorite dish, and your drinks. Bring folding
chairs. The reunion is hosted by Maxine at mcasada@fuse. net, Mary at
javaladymh@ gmail.com and Sherryl. This year's reunion is dedicated to Fay
Lewis Keith.
FLATWOODS SEPARATE BAPTIST CHURCH
Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church will be having their 16th Annual
Campmeeting on September 25-27. There will be many evangelists and gospel
singers. Come and join us.
PHILLIPS REUNION
The annual Phillips reunion will be held Sunday, September 27 at Freedom
Church shelter house. Bring a covered dish, your favorite drink, and any old
or new photos. Lunch will be served around 12 noon. All family and friends
are invited to attend.
GARNER REUNION
The late Raymond and Lucille Garner family will be having a reunion on
Saturday, September 26 at Cabell Grove Church on Hwy. 1546. A potluck lunch
will be served around 12 noon with a cornhole tournament and other games to
follow. All cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend.
ROBERTS/COFFEY REUNION
The Roberts/Coffey family reunion will be held Sunday, September 20 at
the Monticello-Wayne County Park. It will begin around 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Bring a covered dish. All family and friends are invited to come.
APPALRED LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC
AppalReD announces that its low income taxpayer clinic has relocated to
the Somerset, Ky. office. It provides free legal services to eligible
clients and the low income taxpayer clinic provides free representation for
taxpayers throughout Ky. who have disputes with the IRS. For more
information you may call 606-679-7313.
SOMER-SETS SQUARE DANCE CLUB
The Somer-sets Square Dance Club will be holding beginning Mainstream
square dance lessons starting Thursday, September 17. It will begin at
6:30-8 p.m. There will also be Plus lessons from 8-9:30 p.m. There will be a
fee. All classes will be held at Rocky Hollow Recreational. For more
information please call Kim and Tia Murphy at 606-274-4295 or Elmer and
Letha Garland at 606-423-3150.
MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH TO HAVE SINGING
Meadow Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a singing on Sunday,
September 20 beginning at 6 p.m. The featured guest will be Kentucky
Mountain Trio. Bro. Howard Slagle invites everyone to come and receive a
blessing.
TUGGLE REUNION
The Tuggle Reunion will be September 27 at the Monticello-Wayne County
Park in the large shelter house. Bring a covered dish and spend the day with
us. For more information call 348-7764.
AWANA PROGRAM TO BEGIN AT STEUBENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Attention parents: You and your children are invited to participate in
the AWANA program each Wednesday night at Steubenville Baptist Church. It
begins with Registration Night, this Wednesday, September 9 from 6:15-7 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided. The buses will begin running the next
Wednesday, September 16. The AWANA program exists for helping churches and
parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve Christ.
We look forward to seeing you and your family there. For more information
please contact the church at 348-5011.
REVIVAL AT CABELL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH
Cabell Grove Methodist Church will be hosting a revival September 17-20
at 6:30 p.m. There will be different evangelists and singers each night. On
Thursday night, Charles Huddleston will bring the message and the Cabell
Grove Singers will provide special music. On Friday, Bill Rammage will be
the evangelist and the special singers will be Billy Flatt and Jimmy Roy.
Larry Brown will be the evangelist on Saturday and the Wootin Sisters will
be the special singers. On Sunday, Leland Humphrey will be the evangelist
and the special singers will be Leland and Bernice Humphrey. Everyone is
welcome to attend. The church is located seven miles off Hwy. 90 on Hwy.
1546.
TENT REVIVAL
A tent revival featuring various evangelists, preachers and singers
(Pentecostal, Church of God, Holiness, etc.) will be at the corner of Hwy.
90 and Hwy. 1275 in Monticello continuing through September 28 at 7 p.m. For
more information call Charlie Gibson, of the ARC Christian Fellowship (an
interdenominational church) at (606) 348-9832.
WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES
Campmeeting 2009 will be held at Worldwide Ministries Church of God on
East 92 on October 7-12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Pastor Danny
Lawless and congregation welcome everyone to attend. For more information
you can call 340-0328.
TUCKER/MORROW REUNION
The Henry William and Tilda Ann Morrow Tucker family reunion will be
held on Saturday, September 19 at the Monticello-Wayne County Park at the
front shelter house. It will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch served at 12 noon.
Please bring a covered dish and enjoy the day with family and friends.
W.C. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The W.C. Health Dept. will be having free diabetes classes. Learn more
information about diabetes and reducing your health risk. The sessions will
begin on Tuesday-October 6, 13, 20, and 27 beginning at 1-3:30 p.m. Evening
classes will be held on September 28 beginning at 5-7 p.m. For more
information please contact the health department at 606-387-5711.
RUSSELL AND ALICE JONES/DAVIS REUNION
The Russell and Alice Jones/Davis Reunion will be held on Saturday,
September 19 at the Wayne County Senior Citizen Building. Please bring a
covered dish and join us for a time of fellowship and food. Lunch will be
served around noon. Hope to see you there.
20TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF LAKE CUMBERLAND CLEANUP
The 20th Annual Friends of Lake Cumberland Cleanup will be held
Saturday, September 19. Volunteers and concerned citizens are invited to
help clean up trash, old tires and appliances, etc. that litter the
shoreline.
Participants should check in on the day of the event at 9 a.m. EDT/9
a.m. CDT at one of the following locations: Grider Hill Dock, Lake
Cumberland State Dock Ramo, Cave Springs Marina, Conley Bottom Marina,
Waitsboro Recreation Area and General Burnside Island State Park.
Volunteers are then invited to either General Burnside Island at 3 p.m.
EDT or Lake Cumberland State Park at 3 p.m. CDT for a free cookout. Door
prizes will be given away as well.
For more information contact Steve Syphax, president, at (606) 451-1402.
THOMPSON REUNION
The Thompson family reunion will be held Saturday, September 26 at the
Monticello-Wayne County Park at the shelter house located by the main
office. We will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch being served around 12 noon.
Bring a dish and drinks to share. For more information call 606-348-5978.
All friends and relatives invited to attend.
SGT. YORK DAY
Seeking local crafters, artists, food vendors, and children's
activities. Vendor space is still available for the 2nd Annual Sgt. York Day
to be held October 17 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Pall Mall, Tenn. It will
be held at the Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Park and surrounding grounds. For
more information www.SgtYork.org or call 931-879-3657 or 1-888-WW1-HERO.
MONTICELLO/WAYNE COUNTY FCA
The Monticello/Wayne County FCA is sponsoring a free concert featuring
"Wavorly," with Rising Son Ministries. It will be held on Saturday,
September 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wayne County High School Gym.
DOSS REUNION
The Jim and Julia Thorton Doss 22nd family reunion will be held
Saturday, September 26 at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. It will
begin at 10 a.m. at the large shelter house next to the tennis courts.
DAVIS REUNION
The annual Davis reunion (descendants of Tatum T. and Minerva Ann Marsh
Davis) will be held Saturday, September 12 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at
the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. Lunch will be served at 12
noon. All relatives and friends are invited to join the fun and fellowship.
Please bring pictures or records that would be of interest to the
Davis/Marsh family history.
STRINGER/WEST REUNION
The John and Bessie Stringer West family reunion will be held on
Saturday, September 19 at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park, big
shelter house. We will begin at 10:30 a.m. will lunch served at 12 noon. All
friends and relatives are invited to attend.
WCHS CLASS OF 1999
The W.C.H.S Class of 1999 reunion, will be held Saturday, October 17
beginning at 6 p.m. at the Monticello Country Club. If you are interested in
attending please call 931-265-4568 or email wchs.classof99@yahoo.com.
WCHS CLASS OF 66
The WCHS Class of 66 will be holding a reunion on October 3. It will be
held at Nick Humble's home. Call Janet Bell for directions at 348-6471 or
307-3215. Come and go as you please. The gathering will begin around 11 a.m.
until 9 p.m. Stay as long as you can.
MARTIN/FOSTER REUNION
The descendants of the late Fannie Belle Martin Burris are having a
reunion on Saturday, September 19 at the Farm Bureau Building. The reunion
will start at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be at 12 noon. Bring a covered dish
and any photos you want to share.
SOUTHERN CHARM AND PRISS PAGEANT
There will be a Southern Charm and Priss Pageant sponsored by Ido
Signature Events and Mikki Simmons Photography and Design. All proceeds will
go to the W.C. Varsity Cheerleaders Booster Club. The ages will be 0 months
up to 6 year old boys and girls and 7-15 year old girls only. Attire request
Sunday best/Pageant. Pre-register today by calling (606) 278-0417.
Registration will also be held at Pickrell Auditorium on September 19
beginning at 10 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. The pageant will begin at 12 noon
(EST).
For a registration form go to www.idosignatureevents.com. For more
information you may contact Kathy VanArsdall at 606-278-0417; Annie Barnett
at 606-307-9372; or Zola Gearding at 606-261-0246.
MILL SPRINGS MILL
The Mill Springs Mill will be closed from time to time to the public for
restoration work. The mill will remain open for weekend and holiday
visitation. The work is expected to be completed by October. For more
information you may contact Brett Call or Troy Hawks at 606-679-6337.
W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION
The W.C. Horseman's Association and High Hopes 4-H presents an All Breed
Fall Fun Horse Show on Saturday, September 26 at 3:30 p.m. (EST). It will be
held at the Monticello-Wayne County Park. There will be admission and
registration fees. For more information you can contact Cathy Haproff at
606-348-6732 or Lynetta Greer at WCHA at 606-348-0455.
SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC
The Wayne County Humane Society will be sponsoring a spay and neuter
clinic on October 8-9 at the Monticello-Wayne County Park. The cost per cat
is $55 and the cost per dog is $65.
There will be a limited number of free spay or neuters available through
a state grant on a first come basis for low income families. Proof of
household income must be presented at registration, no exceptions.
Sign-ups will be held at McDonald's on September 24 from 4-7 p.m.
Walk-in vaccinations also available. Call for information at 343-0096.
SIGN-UPS FOR CUB SCOUTS PACK 164
There is still time to sign-up for Cub Scouts Pack 164. For boys grades
1st thru 5th. For more information contact Katina New at 307-1824 or email
at cmpack164@windstream.net.
BERTRAM REUNION
The children of the late Hayden Bertram and Annie Catron Bertram would
like to invite all relatives and friends to the Monticello-Wayne County Park
Shelter House #1 on Sunday, September 20. Bring a covered dish and spend the
day with us. Lunch will begin around 12 noon.
W.C. REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB
The Wayne County Republican Women's 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.
E-911 COMMENDS RESIDENTS WHO HAVE POSTED NEW ADDRESS
The E-911 Mapping and Addressing Office would like to commend those who
have posted their new address on the dwelling and on both sides of the
mailbox. Residents who have done this and have notified correspondents of
the new E-911 address will not have any interruption in mail service.
However, if you have not notified them before December 31 you will
experience mail delays as the post office will not deliver to mail addressed
with the old address as of January 1, 2010.
If you have not put your new number on your dwelling or mailbox or
notified your correspondents, please do so for your safety and to receive
uninterrupted mail service before December.
WCHS CLASS OF 1969 40TH REUNION
The Wayne County High School Class of 1969 will have their 40th year
reunion on Saturday, October 10 at the Wayne County High School Cafeteria.
MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE TO HOST "ALL YOU CAN EAT" BREAKFAST
Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having an "All You Can Eat"
breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 7-10:30 a.m. Everyone is
invited. Monticello Lodge is located about half a mile on W. Hwy. 92 from
the Hwy. 90 bypass. For more information check out the website at
www.monticellolodge.org.
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.
SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH COOKBOOKS FOR SALE
Spann Hill Baptist Church has copies of the cookbook "Heavenly Delights"
for sale. This cookbook contains many favorite recipes from members past and
present, and was compiled in honor of the church's centennial celebration.
"Heavenly Delights" may be purchased by calling Betty Tucker at 348-6686 or
by stopping in and seeing Penny Jones at Aletha's Beauty Shop.
JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
Jesus' 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 TREATMENT PROGRAM 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 August, October, and 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.
TOTAL DELIVERANCE PROGRAM FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE
World Wide Ministries Church of God will host a faith-based,
non-denominational total deliverance program for drug and alcohol abuse on
Sunday evenings at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for this program. Rev. Danny
Lawless is the coordinator and Rev. Ross Parmley is the assistant. For more
information, call 348-1592.
WAYNE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION
The WRW (Wayne Republican Women's Organization) is compiling a list of
all Wayne County residents currently serving in the Armed Forces, who are
deployed outside of the United States. Please call 348-7624 with your
information.
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. For more 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 you're 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.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
Be a part of young people's 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. If you have questions call the Cooperative Extension
Service at 348-8453.
W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION
The Wayne County Horseman's Association would like to invite you to join
them on the first Thursday 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 like Old Fashion Days. As a
result of our fund raising efforts, we provide continuing education
scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Katisha at
348-1722.
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 Never' 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 ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR UPKEEP OF CEMETERY
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.
POETRY CONTEST
A poetry contest sponsored by Christian Fine Arts Society. To enter you
may send a poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage
Dr., Mt. Vernon, Ind. 47620 or online at www.freecontest.com.
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.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity will meet the second Tuesday of each month at First
Baptist Church. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. You may park and enter at
the back of the building. This is a Christian organization that works to
better the community.
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 children's 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 aren't 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 (teacher's 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.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
Alzheimer's 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 Alzheimer's Association would like to announce a support group for
family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's 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 "Sit and Sew" 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 don't 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.
