NATIONAL CORN GROWING CHAMPION TO SPEAK

Six-time National Corn Growing Champion, Francis Childs, will speak Monday, February 16 at Wolf’s Banquet and Convention Center in Henderson, Ky. from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST.

Childs, who set the world record with 442 bushels of corn per acre on his farm, will discuss some of his secrets and how to apply them on your farm in order to increase your yields 10 to 30 bushels per acre. His experience and practical techniques will help Ag producers understand the importance of change.

This meeting is geared toward corn producers, agronomists, crop consultants or applicators. Reserve your space now and call Don Strickland at 812-795-2372. There is a charge for the tickets, which include a noon meal and handout materials.

FARM SERVICE AGENCY COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTION

The FSA Committee election ballots were counted December 17. The results were: Jonathan Ramsey, COC; Wendell H. Massengale, 1st Alternate to COC (by lot); and Larry McKinley, 2nd Alternate to COC (by lot).

LAKE CUMBERLAND ADOPTION SUPPORT

The Lake Cumberland Adoption Support will be meeting at the Whitley City Motel Restaurant on Friday, January 9 at 8:30 a.m. for their monthly meeting and breakfast.

Take a few minutes for yourself during this busy time. We will be offering training on "Asking for help–you need it where adoption is concerned." There will be an update on ASK and adoption in the state. Adoption Support for Kentucky is for anyone who is thinking of adopting, has adopted, has family interested in adopting, or a general interest in adoption in the Lake Cumberland region.

Please feel free to attend the meeting on January 9 at 8:30 a.m. EST at the Whitley City Motel Restaurant on Hwy 27.

For more information please feel free to contact Karla Groschelle at 606-376-8057 or Kgroschelle@highland.net.

W.C.H.S. SITE BASED COUNCIL WILL MEET

The Wayne County High School Site Based Council will meet Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. in Pickrell Auditorium. This is a special called meeting for council development as well as the regular January meeting.

REMINDER FOR BURLEY TOBACCO PRODUCERS

Burley Tobacco Producers are reminded as soon as marketings are completed, your marketing card needs to be returned to the Farm Service Agency.

GOSPEL SINGING

The Wayne County Gospel Singing Convention will be held Sunday, January 11 at 2 p.m. at Green Hill Baptist Church, just off Bypass 90 and 92. The featured singers will be Linda Dishman, New Beginnings, and New Image Gospel Travelers.

This is a non-denominational event. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Any church that would like to host the Singing Convention can call 348-9046 for more information.

THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

If you are thinking about starting your own business you will want to attend the free workshop on How to Start Your Business. The Eastern Kentucky Small Business Development Center will be at the Extension Service on Tuesday, January 6.

The free workshop is from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building beside Raceway. The general public is invited to attend.

Please register by calling 606-348-8453 or 606-677-6120. Information can be left on the answering machine or faxed to 606-677-6124.

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.

MILL SPRINGS MILL THRASHER PRINTS

Prints of Mill Springs Mill by artist, Fred Thrasher, can be purchased at the Wayne County Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building. Please stop by or call (606) 348-8453 for information about the prints commissioned by Extension Homemakers.

CLASSES TO BE OFFERED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering the following class at the American Red Cross’ new training center located at 155 Enterprise Drive, behind the Somerset Mall—Pet First Aid and Safety: Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m.

W.C. PROJECT GRADUATION IS SELLING FRED THRASHER PRINT

Wayne County Project Graduation is selling the Fred Thrasher print "Evening Reflections." The cost is $40. They may be purchased from any senior, at Tech-Line Office Supply or by calling Marlene Carter at 348-8601.

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 Hwy. 80 in Somerset, Ky., just about 1/2 mile East of Hwy. 27.

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

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AND AUXILIARY MEETING

The Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary, Chapter 105, will hold their regular monthly meeting the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-12 noon, weather permitting, at the Senior Citizen Building on Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Ky. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. before the meeting. Please call other members and encourage them to attend the meeting.

REGULAR REDESIGNATION PERIODS FOR BURLEY TOBACCO

The regular redesignation periods for the 2003-2004 marketing year for burley tobacco are as follows: December 26-January 2, 2004, effective January 12; February 2-6, effective February 16, 2004; March 1-6, effective March 15, 2004

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.

LLOYD MIDDLE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING

The A.J. Lloyd Middle School SBDM Council will conduct the regular monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All members of the school community and general public are invited to attend.

AA-ALANON MEETING

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

PRIDE OF KENTUCKY COOKBOOK

The Pride of Kentucky Cookbook, the official cookbook of the 2003 Kentucky State Fair, is available for $25 at the Wayne County Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building on North Main Street. Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents and noted Kentucky chefs have over 250 recipes in the book that also features food traditions, customs and ag tourism. The cookbook was developed to promote agriculture foods in the state of Kentucky. Each recipe has a nutritional analysis. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will benefit the non-profit Kentucky Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences scholarship and awards program. For questions call 348-8453.

BELL ELEM. SITE BASED COUNCIL MEETING

Bell Elementary Site Based Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in the library.

WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

The Wayne County Adult Education Center would like to announce that classes are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Classes will be available from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. These classes include G.E.D. preparation, basic computer skills, typewriting, improving reading skills and CDL training. All classes are free to the public. If you have any further questions please feel free to call 606-348-5286.

AWANA CLUB

Awana Club at Steubenville Baptist Church will be held every Wednesday night from 6:15-7:45 p.m. for all children ages three-years-old through the sixth grade.

The Awana Club’s goals is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve him. The clubbers memorize and then quote Bible scripture for badges, pins, patches and other awards. This ministry is free to everyone. Parents, you will have almost two hours to yourself.

For information about the club or for a free ride please contact Bro. Kyle Waddell at 348-5011 or 340-1651.

MONTICELLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SBC MEETING

The Monticello Independent School SBC meeting is the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Media Center.

HOPE CENTER HAS NEW HOURS

The Hope Center, located on Columbia Ave., would like to notify the public that they now have new operating hours. They will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

LAKE CUMBERLAND GHOST RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

The Lake Cumberland Ghost Research Organization has a new web site address: www.lcgro.com.

They have case files, photos, and other information about the organization posted on their web site.

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.

HOPE CENTER

The Hope Center, located on Columbia Ave., is in need of food and clothing donations. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

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 at the Quilt Shoppe. Visitors are invited.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity is working for the community and is in need of more volunteers. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in the back. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Habitat for Humanity and being a Habitat volunteer is encouraged to attend these meetings.

NEW 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 us at 348-4650 anytime.

THRASHER MILL PRINT FOR SALE

Fred Thrasher’s "Wheel of Time" print of Mill Springs Mill is now for sale by Wayne County Extension Homemakers. The print is a summer scene of the Mill at twilight. This print completes the four seasons series of Mill Springs Mill by Thrasher. Prints are $40 and can be mailed for an additional $10. Artist’s proofs are $200. The 5x7" print is $5. See any Extension Homemaker or the Cooperative Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building for a print. Phone 606-348-8543, if you have questions about the print.

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