Monticello — KIDS JAM AT IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Immanuel Baptist Church has rescheduled Kids Jam for Saturday, January

16 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be lots of fun, food, crafts and storytime. If you need a ride call 348-8220.



MONTICELLO MS GROUP MEETING MOVED

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.



WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

The Wayne County Humane Society would like to invite everyone to the first meeting of 2010. We are seeking new members and new perspectives to help bid awareness in the community about our cause.

The meeting will be held January 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the library basement.

Everyone is invited to attend.



3RD ANNUAL CUPID'S SWEETHEART PAGEANT

The 3rd Annual Cupid's Sweetheart pageant will be held February 6 at the Cumberland County Middle School gym. The registration will begin at 9 a.m.

with the pageant categories beginning at 10 a.m. for 0-4 years old, 11 a.m.

for 5-9 years old and 11:30 a.m. for 10-21 years old. There will be various fees.

For more information contact Michelle Murphy at Michelle.Murphy@Cumberland.kyschools.us or Lisa Perdue at Lisa.Perdue@Cumberland.kyschools.us or by phone at 270-864-2422 or 270-864-9255.

Entry forms available at http://www.cland.ky.us/CCMS/ccmshomenow.htm.



FOREIGN BUYERS NOTIFICATION

The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure 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.



DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK

Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park will be hosting two Eagle Watch Weekends January 22-23 and February 5-6, co-sponsored with the Ky. Fish and Wildlife and Trooper Island. Programs include eagle updates, guided hikes, open barge tours and a live birds of prey presentation! For more information or to make reservations call 1-800-325-2282.



FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP

There will be a financial aid workshop on Thursday, January 14 at 6 p.m.

at the Wayne County High School Auditorium. There will be FAFSA forms available at this time. A financial aid representative will explain how to complete the forms and answer your questions at this session.



SPA DAY

Take a break and relax from the stresses of Holidays. Enjoy a spa day at the Wayne County Extension office. Enjoy making hand lotion, bath salts, and a lip scrub on Thursday, January 21 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. There will be a fee. Please call 348-8453 to reserve your spot.



MENDING WORKSHOP

A free mending workshop will be held at the Wayne County Extension office on Thursday, January 28. The class will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Learn how to extend the life of your clothes by learning how to perform simple mending including to sew on a button and learn how to wash and care for different types of fabric and remove tough stains. Call 348-8453 to reserve your spot.



DEFENSIVE ACTION AGAINST DRUGS

Defensive Action Against Drugs of Wayne County will have a regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center and each 4th Thursday throughout the year. Come and join in the planning and action to make the community a better place to live. For more information or to make financial or in-kind contributions to DAAD call 606-307-5169.



FREE DIABETES CLASSES AT W.C. HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Living Well with Diabetes free classes will be held at the W.C. Health Department. It will be held on Wednesdays February 3, 10, 17 and 24 beginning at 1 until 3:30 p.m. The evening education class will be held Monday, January 25 from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 606-387-5711.



1960 W.C. HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION

Classmates interested in meeting to plan the 50 year reunion for the class are asked to attend a meeting January 14 at the home of Betty Boston Buckley. For directions and information contact Betty at 606-348-3453.



MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS

Anyone who has Medicare qualifies for assistance with prescription drugs, but you may also qualify for extra help to pay for cost-monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to your Medicare prescription drug plan.

The Lake Cumberland Area Agency on aging will be at your local Senior Citizen Center on December 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to assist you with applying for the extra help.



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.



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.

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 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.



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.



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 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. 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.



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 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.



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.



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 LOCKETT'S CHAPEL CEMETERY

If anyone has loved ones buried at Lockett's 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