HOPE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED

The Hope Center will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

F.O.R.C.E. GROUP WILL MEET

The F.O.R.C.E. Group (Fathers on Rights For Custodial Equality) will be meeting Sunday, December 29 at 4 p.m. at the Wayne County Public Library.

CARDINAL DRAMA CLUB

The Cardinal Drama Club, under the direction of Scott Sexton, will present a Christmas play entitled Last Stop ‘Till Christmas by Pat Cook Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at Pickrell Auditorium. There is an admission charge. All proceeds will go toward future drama club productions.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The Christmas cantata "Mary, Did You Know?" will be presented by the Sanctuary Choir of The Monticello First Baptist Church Sunday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the church on east Highway 90 Bypass. Everyone is invited to attend.

RECTOR’S FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH

The Rector’s Flat Baptist Church will be presenting the play "The Christmas Shoes" Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA HAVE COOKBOOKS FOR SALE

The members of Future Educators of America now have for sale ‘Rootin’ Tootin’ Recipes’ cookbooks. They may be purchased for $8.95 from any FEA member, at the high school counselor’s office, or by calling W.C.H.S. at 348-8607.

AARP WILL MEET

The Wayne County AARP will meet Wednesday, December 18 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. All members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend.

CORNERSTONE COUNSELING

The holidays are a time of joy, but they can also be a time of great stress and also sadness for those grieving the loss of loved ones. If you or someone close to you is having a difficult time coping this holiday season, it is important to get assistance from a professional counselor.

Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children’s Cornerstone Counseling service is just one place to turn. Call 1-800-981-7493, or go to www.kbhc.org, to find out where the Cornerstone Counseling office near you is located. Financial assistance is available. If you don’t get help at Cornerstone, please get help somewhere for you and for those you love.

HOME AND GARDEN DEPARTMENT

The Home and Garden Department of the Monticello Woman’s Club will be holding their annual "Home Decoration" contest. The selection will be confined to the city limits. The prizes to be awarded are: first place $75, second place $50, and third place $25. The judges will be from out of town.

If you would like to enter your house for judging in the contest, please call 348-3064 by December 13 and leave your name and address.

EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Extension Homemakers have cookbooks and prints for your holiday shopping pleasure. The "Golden Memories of Lake Reflections" cookbook features almost 1,000 recipes of Extension Homemakers. It also includes the original Lake Reflections cookbook. Cookbooks are $15 and can be mailed for $2 more. The Summer Mill Springs Mill print "The Wheel of Time" by Fred Thrasher is $40. It can be mailed for an additional $10. Cookbooks and prints may be purchased from any Wayne County Extension Homemaker or the Cooperative Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building. Call (606) 348-8453 for details.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity will have a work day every Saturday now through Christmas starting at 7 a.m. Volunteers are welcome.

BURLEY TOBACCO REGULAR REDESIGNATION PERIOD

If you did not designate where you are selling your 2002 burley tobacco in the initial designation period, you have the following regular redesignation period left: December 27 thru January 3 (Card effective date January 13)

For more information, you may call the Wayne County FSA Office at 606-348-9383.

200 YEAR CELEBRATION FOR POST OFFICE

The Monticello Post Office will celebrate its 200th birthday in January. In preparation for the celebration, officials are seeking history or photos of the post office.

If you have pictures or any information about the post office, contact Postmaster Ben Polly at (606) 348-5291.

NEW MEETING TIME FOR THE MONTICELLO SCHOOL SECONDARY SITE BASED COUNCIL

The Monticello School Secondary Site Based Council will meet the first Tuesday of each month.

A. J. LLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL SBDM COUNCIL WILL MEET

The A. J. Lloyd Middle School SBDM Council will conduct regular monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. All members of the school community and general public are cordially invited to attend.

WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SBDM MEETING

The Wayne County High School SBDM Council has set the first Tuesday in each month at 5:30 p.m. as its regular meeting time for the 2002-2003 school year.

DOUGHBOY PRINT FOR SALE

The Fred Thrasher "Forever Honored and Remembered-The Doughboy" print is for sale for 2003 WCHS Project Graduation. Prints are $40 and can be purchased at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service and Tech-Line Office Supply.

GROUP BIBLE STUDIES AT STEUBENVILLE

BAPTIST CHURCH

Steubenville Baptist Church has started group studies on Sundays from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Groups include Experiencing God, Breaking Free by Beth Moore, and Fresh Encounter by Henry Blackaby.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADDICTION PROGRAM

The Gap Creek Baptist Church will be conducting a substance abuse addiction program entitled "Reformers Unanimous" to be held at the church every Friday at 7 p.m. Transportation will be provided upon request. For more information please call 348-9679.

STEUBENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AWANA CLUB

The Steubenville Baptist Church is now sponsoring the Awana Club to meet every Wednesday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. This club is for all children ages three years through sixth grade.

The Awana Club’s goal 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 free transportation please call Bro. Kyle Waddle at 348-6011 or 340-1651.

MID-WEEK SERVICES AT WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES CHURCH

Worldwide Ministries Church, located in Bell Subdivision, is now holding mid-week service on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Also, there will be a youth meeting every other Thursday night. Everyone is welcome.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF HILLTOP CEMETERY

Anyone wishing to contribute to the upkeep and mowing of the South Main Baptist Church Cemetery on Morris Hill is asked to send donations to: Hilltop Cemetery Fund c/o Monticello Banking Company, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

LAKE CUMBERLAND GHOST RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

The Lake Cumberland Ghost Research Organization is currently searching for locations to conduct fall investigations in hopes of capturing a supernatural occurrence on film. Information concerning possible haunted cemeteries, old houses, or general haunted areas in the Lake Cumberland Area would be appreciated.

The society conducts investigations by strictly observing the location, using photography as well as audio and video equipment. The location or property will not be disrespected or damaged in any way. Leave us your information by calling (606) 307-7498, or by e-mail lcgro@hotmail.com.

ATTENTION ALL WAYNE COUNTIANS

Judge Executive Bruce Ramsey and the Wayne County Fiscal Court along with Solid Waste Coordinator Andrew Parmley announces that if you have any used oil or old batteries you can take them to Advance Auto Parts, Wayne Auto Parts, and Wal-Mart.

They will accept them free of charge anytime during regular business hours.

Remember to take all metal items to Quality Wrecking where the Fiscal Court pays for a permitted lot to accommodate all Wayne Countians.

Help us keep Wayne County clean.

WAYNE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL

Wayne County has a committee of volunteers that meet monthly to address any and all concerns regarding the young children of our community. PIPC, Wayne County’s Community Early Childhood Council meets every third Tuesday at 1:15 at El Cazador. Everyone is welcome.

WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS FREE CLASSES

They say there’s nothing free. They’re wrong! Wayne County Adult Education offers free classes at your convenience: earn a G.E.D., learn to read, upgrade basic general education skills, learn to type, learn basic computer skills, or study for your drivers or CDL permit. Call (606) 348-5286 or stop by 220 E. Hwy. 90 Bypass (located in front of the Wayne County School Bus Garage, beside ACE Hardware).

TOPS MEETINGS

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings are held every Monday evening at 5:20 p.m. Weigh in is at 4:20. Meetings are usually over by 6 p.m. and are held at the Immanuel Baptist Church on North Main Street in Monticello. Anyone interested in loosing weight is encouraged to attend. For more information call 348-9166.

FUNDS NEEDED FOR CEMETERY REPAIRS

Funds are needed to repair rocks in the Hurt Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, at Mt. Pisgah, Ky. Anyone who has people buried there are asked to send donations to the Hurt Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Fund, H.C. 74 Box 105, Monticello, Ky. 42633

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF SANDUSKY CEMETERY (SUMPTER CEMETERY)

Anyone wanting to contribute to the upkeep of the Sandusky Cemetery (formerly the Sumpter Cemetery) is asked to send their donations to: Golden Pond Resort, 110 Golden Pond Road, Monticello, Ky. Remember, your loved ones are buried there also.

TUTTLE CHAPEL CEMETERY FUND

Funds are needed for mowing of the Tuttle Chapel Cemetery. Please send donations to: Cemetery Fund, Allen Shearer, RR 1 Box 391, Monticello, KY 42633

NEW NON-PROFIT WEIGHT LOSS CLUB FORMED

Healthy Aspirations, a new non-profit weight loss club dedicated to motivation, support and fun fellowship, meets every Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Newtown Baptist Church on Lewis St. We use professional medical scales for weigh-ins. Please call 348-6452 or 340-0881 for more information.

DAV MONTHLY MEETING

The Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary, Chapter 105, will hold their regular monthly meetings the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building on Columbia Ave. in Monticello. Refreshments are served at 6 p.m. before the meeting. Please call other members and encourage them to attend the meeting.

BELL ELEMENTARY SITE BASE COUNCIL

The Bell Elementary Site Base Council meets every fourth Monday at 6 p.m. in the school’s library.

TEEN SMOKERS CAN GET HELP

Each day roughly 5,000 kids (under 18) try smoking for the first time, and more than 2,000 kids become new regular, daily smokers. For more information on youth and smoking contact Tracy Aaron at the Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. at 606-379-9475 or Jaclyn Hodges 270-932-4341.

GOLDEN MEMORIES COOKBOOK

The Golden Memories of Lake Reflections Cookbook features almost 1,000 recipes from Wayne County Extension Homemakers.

The $15 cookbook is like two cookbooks in one. It features the first cookbook Homemakers produced, "Lake Reflections", with several new recipes added. See any Extension Homemaker or stop by the Cooperative Extension Service to purchase a copy. The cookbook can be mailed for $17 by mailing a check to Wayne County Extension Homemakers, 1820 N. Main St., #B, Monticello, KY 42633.

SMALL AND HOME-BASED BUSINESS INFORMATION

The Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service has a free folder of literature related to starting or managing a home-based business or a small business. Stop by the Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building on North Main Street to pick up your free folder.

MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SBDMC MEETING

The Monticello Elementary SBDMC meeting is held every fourth Monday of the month.

HOPE CENTER IN NEED OF DONATIONS

The Hope Center is in need of money donations to help those in need. If you would like to send a donation the address is: P.O. Box 753, Monticello, KY 42633.

MT. PISGAH CEMETERY MAINTENANCE FUND

Anyone having loved ones buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery at Mt. Pisgah and wanting to help pay for mowing and the upkeep of the cemetery, please send donations to the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Fund in care of the Monticello Banking Company, 116 North Main, Monticello, Ky. 42633. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

OLD CHARITY CEMETERY FUND

Anyone wishing to donate to the Old Charity Cemetery Fund, please let us hear from you. Write Margie Alley, Treasurer, R.R. 4 Box 197, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or for more information call 348-7401.

THE LAKE CUMBERLAND CHAPTER OF KY. STATE RETIREES MEETING

The Lake Cumberland Chapter of Ky. State Retirees now meets at the Ponderosa Steak House in Somerset, Ky. on the third Monday of each month at 12 noon. For more information phone (606) 679-3159.

WOMEN’S CANCER COALITION WELCOMES MEMBERS

Anyone wishing to help the Wayne County Women’s Cancer Coalition tell others about the importance of having potential life-saving tests is encouraged to attend the coalition’s meeting. The coalition meets each third Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital conference room. For more information phone 348-8453.

FUNDS NEEDED FOR ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY

Funds are needed for upkeep of the Rogers Grove Cemetery. Please send donations to Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o of BB&T or to Irene Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

LAKE CUMBERLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT LATE CLINICS

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is pleased to announce that Late Clinics are now available in the ten counties of the district.

Late clinics are held two nights each month to benefit those that might not be able to make appointments during normal business hours.

For more information contact the Wayne County Health Department at 606-348-9349.

INVITATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS

All senior citizens 60 years of age and older are invited to come to the Wayne County Senior Citizens Center. Lunch is served daily (Monday-Friday) at 11:30 a.m.

Transportation is available to and from the Center. We also provide transportation for other appointments.

Please call 348-5811 for more information.

MONTICELLO ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD MEETING

The Monticello Electric Plant Board regular monthly meeting will be at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H RIDING HIGH HORSE CLUB

The Wayne County 4-H Riding High Horse Club will meet monthly on the third Tuesday. If you are age 8-18 and interested in horses, please join us. For more details contact JoAnn Humble at 348-8046, Cathy Haproff at 348-6732 or Linda Jones at 348-5176.

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