VALENTINE’S PAGEANT AT CUMBERLAND

VALLEY MANOR

Cumberland Valley Manor will be hosting a Valentine’s Baby and Beauty Pageant on Saturday, February 14. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the Pageant beginning at 10 a.m. Trophies will be awarded. There is an entry fee per contestant. Proceeds of the pageant will go into the Resident’s Fund-raising Ac-count and be used for upcoming projects. For further information, please call (270) 864-4315 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

NARCOTICS

ANONYMOUS MEETING

The ‘Better Late Than Never’ group of narcotics anonymous meets every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EST in the basement of the Wayne County Public Library.

W.C.H.S. JROTC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

The W.C.H.S. JROTC will be holding a Booster Club meeting Thursday, January 29 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted at the JROTC building, and fund raising projects will be discussed. Regular meetings will be held as necessary. The money raised through the Booster Club’s efforts will help pay for the Military Ball, Awards Ceremony, and future competitions. Please come and support our local JROTC Pro-gram and your cadet, your contributions of time and effort are sincerely appreciated.

"ALL YOU CAN EAT

FISH FRY"

The Wayne County Baseball Team will be having a fundraiser "All You Can Eat Fish Fry" on Friday, February 6 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Sportsman’s Club. Everyone is invited to attend.

LOCAL HOUSING OFFICE MOVES

USDA Rural Development (serving Lincoln, Clinton, Wayne and McCreary counties) has recently moved to another office location. Come visit the new office at 45 Eagle Creek Drive, Somerset, Ky. during our "Open House" scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Directions to the new office are one mile West on Cumberland Parkway, left on Tiger Way, left on Tucker Lane, left on Parkway Drive, and take the left fork.

VETERANS BENEFITS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE TO BE AT ARMORY

You may be entitled to receive benefits from the federal veterans administration that may include compensation for disease or injury received while in service, pension for wartime veterans, survivor benefits and assistance with medical expenses. Wayne County receives over $2.4 million per year from veteran benefits. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs provides counseling and assistance to veterans and dependents in filing claims for state and federal veterans benefits. This is a service provided by the Commonwealth. There is no charge or fee of any kind. A Veterans Benefits Field Repre-sentative will be at the National Guard Armory in Monticello on Monday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information call 1-877-773-7747 to speak with a Veterans Benefits Field Representative.

MONTICELLO LIONS CLUB AUCTION

The 16th annual Monticello Lions Club auction has been set for Saturday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the Aspire Center.

FINANCIAL AID

WORKSHOP

A financial aid workshop will be held on Thursday, January 29 at 6 p.m. in the Wayne County High School Pickrell Auditorium. FAFSA forms will be available at this time.

KY-ASAP WILL MEET

The KY-ASAP will meet Thursday, February 19 in Cumberland County, Ky. at 12 noon EST.

A.J. LLOYD SBDM

COUNCIL MEETING

The A.J. Lloyd Middle School SBDM Council has moved the regular monthly meeting from January 22 to January 29 at 3:45 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The council will resume the normal regular monthly meeting schedule in February, 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 cordially invited to attend.

APPLICATIONS FOR

NEW GROWERS

Applications will be accepted until February 17 for new growers’ quota or allotment. Farms that do not have a tobacco quota or allotment and the owner does not own land with a quota or allotment are eligible to apply for a new growers quota or allotment. Eligibility requirements include experience raising burley tobacco, equipment availability and farm income. The operator must expect to obtain more than 50 percent of the current year income from farming. Interested persons should contact the Wayne County FSA office immediately to meet the deadline.

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, agronomist, crop consultant or applicators. Reserve your space now and call Don Strickland at 812-795-2372. There is a charge for the tickets, which include noon meal and handout materials.

REMIMDER 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.

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 Alzheim-er’s Association announces 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. Stop by or call (606) 348-8453 for information about prints commissioned by Extension Homemakers.

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, bring your group, yourself, an instrument or just come and enjoy! We are located in Gateway Center, 650 N. Main St., corner of Hwy. 80 in Somer-set, Ky., about 1/2 mile East of Hwy. 27. For information 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. Refresh-ments 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: February 2-6, effective February 16, 2004; March 1-6, effective March 15, 2004.

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 at 1-800-866-1007.

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 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 Associa-tion for Family and Consumer Sciences scholarship and awards program. For questions call 348-8453.

BELL ELEMENTARY

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 Indepen-dent 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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