COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE DECEMBER 16

The Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, December 16 at the National Guard Armory. The best Christmas present you can give this year is a pint of blood that can help three people. Central Kentucky Blood Center will be at the Armory from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. for you to donate. Extension Homemakers, who sponsor the drive locally, will have holiday cheer with great refreshments. All donors will receive a t-shirt. All those trying to give will be registered for a Fred Thrasher Mill Springs Mill summer print. Donate blood and give the gift of life.

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.

MAILBOX

HOMEMAKERS’ GIFT CERTIFICATE

Having a difficult time finding the right gift for that special person? How about a Mailbox Homemakers’ Gift Certificate from the Extension Service? For $7 your special person will receive the monthly Homemaker newsletter and educational literature of the Homemakers’ Association for one year. Stop by the Extension Service in the Farm Bureau or mail a check made to Wayne County Extension Homemakers to 1820 N. Main St. Monticello, KY 42633. Your special person will receive a Christmas greeting card with the Mailbox gift certificate from you. Phone 348-8453 for details.

MOUNTAIN MOMS

BENEFIT

Domino’s Pizza presents a "Dough Raising" to benefit Mountain Moms Wednesday, December 10. A total of 10 percent of all profits received on this date will be donated to Mountain Moms. Make plans now to feed your family Domino’s Pizza Wednesday, December 10 and help Mountain Moms.

MONTICELLO-WAYNE CO. INTERAGENCY

Monticello-Wayne Co. Interagency will meet Tuesday, December 16 at 12 noon at El Cazador Restaurant. The featured speaker will be from Daymar College. For more information contact Larissa Tucker at 348-8453.

DAVIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Davis Chapel United Methodist Church will be having their Christmas play Sunday, December 14 at 6 p.m. CST. Bro. Ted Burchett and the congregation invite everyone to come.

WORLDWIDE

MINISTRIES CHURCH OF GOD CHRISTMAS PLAY

The youth of Worldwide Ministries Church of God will be conducting their Christmas play Sunday night, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. The play will be called "When Sin Entered Into The Garden of Eden" and gives a unique aspect of why Jesus came and died on the cross for our sins.

Everyone is encouraged to come and join us on this special night. There will be coffee and donuts. Please bring someone with you. For more information, call 348-3923. The church is located at the entrance of Bell Subdivision on Hwy. 1275.

W.C. LEPC TO MEET

The Wayne Co. LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) will meet on Tuesday, December 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Monticello Fire Department. The LEPC addresses facility reporting requirements and public right-to-know information concerning hazardous materials (HAZ-MAT) stored at fixed facilities. The public is cordially invited to attend.

COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTION DATE EXTENDED

The County Committee election date for Local Administrative Area 2 has been extended to December 15. Ballots must be postmarked or received in the county office by December 15. Ballots will be counted December 17 at 1 p.m. at the Wayne County Farm Service Agency Office at 78 Barnes Drive.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.

LOCKETT’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Bro. Frank Roberson and the Lockett’s Chapel United Methodist Church congregation will be having their annual chili/soup dinner and gathering Tuesday, December 16. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the program, featuring the District Superintendent Bro. Terry Faris and other groups, will begin at 7 p.m. You are invited to attend.

CLASSES TO BE OFFERED BY AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering the following classes at the American Red Cross’ new training center located at 155 Enterprise Drive, behind the Somerset Mall.

The schedule of classes is as follows—Adult/Infant/Child CPR and First Aid: Thursday, December 11 and Tuesday, December 16, 8 a.m.; CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: Thursday, December 18, 8 a.m.; Pet First Aid and Safety: Saturday, January 10, 9 a.m.

RICHARD AND EFFIE ALLEN FAMILY

The Richard and Effie Allen family will be having a family gathering Saturday, December 13 at the Wayne County Rescue Squad Bldg. at 3 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish.

IRA BELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Ira Bell Scholarship are now being taken. This scholarship is given semi-annually to one boy and one girl who are presently enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University. The applicants must be a junior or senior. Each recipient is eligible to receive the scholarship two times. Applications may be picked up from Linda Bowlin at Wayne County High School. The deadline for receiving applications is December 15.

"A CHORAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT"

Somerset Community College’s Fine Arts Department will present "A Choral Christmas Concert" Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m. in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre. The College Chorus will perform Christmas pieces representative of various styles and musical periods. The concert will also include an audience sing-a-long of familiar carols. Tickets purchased in advance will be offered at a discount price. For more information, please call (606) 679-8501 Ext. 3324.

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 Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 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.

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.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LICK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Donations are needed for roofing and painting of the Lick Creek Baptist Church, located in the Ritner Community of Wayne County. Anyone wishing to donate to the roofing and painting fund may send donations to Lick Creek Baptist Church, c/o Sue Flynn, church treasurer, HC 72 Box 8448, Monticello, Ky. 42633. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

AA-ALANON MEETING

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

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

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 on 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.

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 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 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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