A MONTH OF LOVE WITH GAP CREEK BAPTIST

A Month of Love with the Gap Creek Baptist Church will be held during the month of May. Week 1: May 5-Oh, How We Love Our Church!; May 6-10—Revival with Evangelist Bro. Melvin Daniel; May 11—Ladies Tea

Week 2: May 12—Oh, How We Love The Bible!, Why we use the King James Bible (7 p.m.); May 18—Youth Fishing Trip (9 a.m.)

Week 3: May 19—Oh, How We Love Our Community and high attendance/pack-a-pew Sunday morning; May 25—Community Open House with free hot dogs, hamburgers, and car wash (10 a.m-2 p.m.)

Week 4: May 26—Oh, How We Love Jesus and Bible Tract Handout Challenge all week

WAYNE COUNTY SINGING CONVENTION

The Wayne County Singing Convention will be held May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Green Hill Baptist Church just off the Hwy. 90 bypass on West 92.

Featured Singers will be Rector’s Flat Church Choir, The Godsey Family, and Lorna Huffaker.

This is a non-denominational event.

REVIVAL AT GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Revival will be held at Grace Baptist Church on South Hwy. 90 by Golden Years Nursing Home in Monticello, Ky. on May 8-11 at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The speaker will be Pastor Roger Jones of Olmstead, Ky. For more information call Pastor Wayne Bowling at 340-0123.

REVIVAL AT GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Gap Creek Baptist Church will be having revival services May 6-10 at 7 p.m. nightly. The evangelist will be Bro. Melvin Daniel, pastor of the Albany Independent Baptist Church.

For more information, call Pastor David Flagler at 348-9679.

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICER TO ASSIST AREA VETERANS

Gary D. Jones, Field Representative for the KY Dept. of Veterans Affairs, will be available to assist veterans in Wayne County at the National Guard Armory in Monticello. He will be there on Wednesday, May 1 from 10 a.m. through 12 noon.

Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and assistance in filing claims for state and federal benefits. This is a free service provided by the state of Kentucky.

Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 (record of military service) with them, if they have it and any other documents they feel could help with their claim.

For further information, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary D. Jones, Regional Field Representative for the KDVA at (800) 850-1392 or (270) 651-9578.

SLAVEN REUNION

The Slaven reunion will be held Saturday, June 15 from 11-? at the Big South Fork Park- Bandy Creek Campground located 2 miles of Hwy. 297 between Oneida and James-town, Tenn.

Watch for a Slaven reunion sign. Picnic shelter area E-l reserved. Volley ball area and swimming pool available.

Other info on is available by contacting park management at (931) 879-3625. Get to know your extended family.

Learn more about your history. Write down and bring as many names and dates on relatives as you can find.

Bring old photos and family stories. Invite other family members, come enjoy the Slaven family and have a good time.

It will still be a "pitch in dinner". Bring enough food for your family and a little extra to be sure we will have plenty. Plates, cups, napkins, silverware furnished.

For more information regarding the reunion call (502) 538-6078.

SPAY, NEUTER CLINIC

There will be a spay and neuter clinic June 4-7 at Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park.

There is a cost for the services. An extra charge will be added if the animal is pregnant or in heat.

Advance registration is required and an advance deposit is required for each animal scheduled for surgery.

We need volunteers to help with the clinic. To volunteer to help or to register your animal for surgery call one of the following numbers: Sherry Martin at 348-3640 or Larry Ratlif at 348-7412. All cats must be in an approved carrier (no cardboard boxes) and dogs must be either in a carrier or on a leash.

Proof of vaccinations and licenses (dogs) are required or must be purchased at the clinic prior to surgery. All shots and state tags are available at the clinic.

This clinic is sponsored by the Humane Society of Wayne County. Visit our web site at www.monticelloky.net and click on "hosted sites." Financial assistance available to qualified Wayne county residents.

HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING

The Humane Society of Wayne County will meet Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 in the basement meeting room of the library.

In addition to regular business there will be a nomination and election of officers and board memebers.

SPRING BAND CONCERT

Lloyd Middle School bands and WCHS Jazz Band will present a spring concert on Monday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in Pickrell Auditorium. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

PRAYER WALK

Thursday, May 2 is the 51st annual National Day of Prayer, and the Wayne County Association of Ministers and Churches invites you to join us for a "Prayer Walk" through our city.

Beginning with a prayer breakfast at the Cumberland Dairy Restaurant at 7:30 a.m., the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.

We will walk through our city, stopping at various pre-determined sites (schools, courthouse, and such) to lift up prayer to God.

The walk will last for about three hours, ending back at the Cumberland Dairy.

We invite you to join us as we pray for God’s protection for, blessing of, and service through our city/county institutions and citizens.

AMERICAN RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP BANQUET

The annual membership banquet and meeting of the Lake Cumberland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will be held Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Rural Development, South Highway 27, Somerset.

Election of board officers will be included on the agenda. Reservations for dinner must be received at the chapter office by May 3. Please RSVP at (606) 678-4364.

DAV MONTHLY MEETING

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

B.R.I.T.E. RELAY FOR LIFE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

B.R.I.T.E. will hold a five on five Double Elimination Basketball Tournament May 10 and 11 at the Clinton County Middle School. Teams will have a 10-man roster and there will be two 20 minute halves with the clock stopped the last two minutes. Winning team receives a trophy and t-shirts, second place and MVP gets a trophy. Entry fee is $100 per team. A minimum of four teams will be needed to hold the tournament. In addition, a free-throw and 3-point contest will be held and will cost $1 per entry and for youth 10 and under, a shoot-out contest will also cost $1 per entry. Contact Tim Moons at 306-1044 or Dena Lee-McClellan at 387-7888.

REVIVAL AT SOUTH MAIN MISSIONARY

South Main Missionary will be holding revival services May 5-10 at 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. Rick Watson will be preaching with special guest singers nightly. We will also be preaching on the Baptist hour May 6-10 at 8:15 a.m. on WFLW. Bro. Connie New, pastor. Everyone welcome.

REVIVAL AT OLD UNION SEPARATE BAPTIST CHURCH

There will be a revival at Old Union Separate Baptist Church on Hwy. 1009 in the Slickford community the remainder of this week at 7 p.m. nightly.

The evangelist will be Bro. Donnie Smith. Pastor is Bro. Johnny Davis. Everyone is welcome.

MILL SPRINGS CORNBREAD FESTIVAL

The Mill Springs Cornbread Festival at historic Mill Springs Park will be held Saturday, May 25.

This event is sponsored by the Monticello Woman’s Club. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will consist of cornbread "hoecakes", pinto beans, relishes, dessert and drink or hot dog, chips, dessert and drink. There is a charge for the lunch.

The mill will be open for tours with a meal grinding exhibition at 2 p.m.

Gift shop will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be various arts and crafts exhibits.

WAYNE COUNTY ASSOC. OF MINISTERS AND CHURCHES MEETING

The Wayne County Association of Ministers and Churches will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 a.m. at the Cumberland Dairy Restaurant.

Regular meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, in this same location.

Church members, please tell your pastor that all ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ are invited and welcome to attend these one-hour meetings. If schedule allows, please plan to stay afterward for breakfast.

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME

Learn some new, inexpensive ideas to transform your home. Learn how to use your five senses to add new life to your home on Monday, May 6 at either 12:05 or 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building. The program is free and sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service.

SUNNYBROOK HOMEMAKERS HOSTING RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER

The Sunnybrook Home-makers are hosting a fundraising event for the Relay for Life.

Members of the club will be drawing for a spring print of Mill Springs by Fred Thrasher.

With a donation to the Relay for Life event, individuals will receive a ticket for an opportunity to receive the Fred Thrasher print.

To make a donation or for more information, call 348-6625 at Wayne Carpet or contact any member.

BENEFIT AUCTION/GOSPEL SINGING

There will be a benefit auction and gospel singing for Fred Dalton on May 4. The benefit will be held at the Stony Point Christian Activity Building starting at 6 p.m.

This is to help the Dalton family pay the unexpected, uninsured medical expenses.

PYLES REUNION

The Pyles family reunion will be held Saturday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. EDT at the large shelter house at Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. Families of Thomas Pyles, Eugene Pyles, Amanda Upchurch, and Lila Guffey are encouraged to come and bring a covered dish. Bring old family photos to share.

MONTICELLO POST OFFICE SEEKING DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE AUCTION

The Monticello Post Office Relay for Life team is seeking donations of money or items which can be auctioned off during their second annual Relay for Life Auction.

Funds raised from the Relay for Life support the American Cancer Society. The auction is scheduled to be held at the National Guard Armory on May 3, beginning at 6 p.m. EST.

Items or donations may be left at the Monticello Post Office, or if you prefer, call the post office at 348-5291 or 348-5149 and your donation(s) will be picked up at your convenience.

RELAY FOR LIFE SOFTBALL TOURNEY

Cagle’s-Keystone Foods, LLC, will be sponsoring the 2002 Relay for Life Softball Tournament at the Mountain View Recreational Park located in Albany, Kentucky, May 10 and 11.

Mixed league: $100 entry fee per team, must furnish your own softballs, must be 47 core balls.

To register your team mail to Cagle’s-Keystone Foods, LLC; 2002 Relay for Life Softball Tournament; Attn: Kevan Young or Tony Delk; Rt. 4 Box 439; Albany, KY 42602.

If you have any questions, please phone (606) 387-4559 days or evenings at (606) 387-8603 or 387-9557.

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

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Want to develop a Godword focus for your life? A woman’s Bible study can help. This study combines Bible study and prayer. It is written by Beth Moore and is titled "Living Free, Learning to Pray God’s Word." It is a six week study consisting of group and personal study. We will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, beginning May 2, at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Please call to register so we can have books available. Call Teresa Martin at 348-6996 or Robin Piercy at 348-6239.

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 Friday from 4:45-5:45 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.

MONTICELLO SCHOOL SECONDARY SITE BASE COUNCIL ELECTION

The Monticello School Secondary Site Base Council election will be held May 9, with voting times being from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monticello School is seeking parents to serve on the Secondary Site Base Council. Nomination slips are in the principal’s office. Nominations must be returned to the principal’s office by Friday, May 3.

Council members shall be elected for a two year term that begins September 1 and ends August 31, 2004. A nominee must be a parent, step parent, or legal guardian of a student enrolled in Monticello Middle School or Monticello High School for the 2002-2004 school year.

RELAY FOR LIFE GATLINBURG GIVEAWAY

Area Bank will be having a Relay for Life Gatlinburg Giveaway. This package will include four tickets to the Ripleys Aquarium, two tickets to Dollywood, and two tickets to the Louise Mandrell Theater. The drawing for the Relay for Life Gatlinburg Giveaway will be held June 7 at the Wayne County Park during the Relay for Life walk. For a $5 donation to the Relay for Life event, individuals will receive a ticket for an opportunity at the giveaway.

REVIVAL AT MONTICELLO CHURCH OF GOD

Revival services will be held at Monticello Church of God on May 10-12 at 7 p.m. The evangelists will be Sonny and Virginia Busby. Rev. James Coldiron is pastor.

REVIVAL AT ROADSIDE HOLINESS CHURCH

Revival services will be held at Roadside Holiness Church on May 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. The evangelists will be Sonny and Virginia Busby. Rev. Buster Fulton is pastor.

WAYNE COUNTY JUNIOR MISS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT FUND RAISING EVENT

The Wayne County Junior Miss Committee will be giving away a Longaberger Mother’s Day Basket as a scholarship money fund raiser. The basket was donated by Vanessa Dunnington of Mid-America Realty. Please see any committee member of call 340-9838 for more information.

LIFELINE FUND RAISING EVENTS FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Lifeline Home Health Agency will be having a cookout on Saturday, May 11 at Shopwise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. They will be serving tenderloin sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks. All proceeds from the event will go to to the American Cancer Society. In the event of rain, the cookout will be rescheduled. For more information, call Elaine Corder at 348-6000.

LIFELINE WILL SPONSOR DRAWING TO RAISE MONEY FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

In an effort to raise money to support the American Cancer Society, Lifeline Home Health Agency is accepting donations from local residents who will be given a ticket for their $1 donation or six tickets for a $5 donation. On Mother’s Day weekend, Lifeline will draw out two tickets and give away a Thomas Kincaid throw and a decorative birdhouse. On the night of the Relay for Life event, Lifeline will draw two more tickets, and the residents holding the matching ticket will be given either a handmade quilt or a Fred Thrasher print. These items are on display at the Lifeline office. Individuals interested in making their donation to the American Cancer Society may stop by the Lifeline office at South Creek between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

AG AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

The Wayne County Conservation District is sponsoring a $500 Scholarship for a student that will be attending college in the fall of 2002. This scholarship will be for students who pursue a career in Agriculture or Natural Resources. Contact the Wayne County Conservation District at (606) 348-9385.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN

Members of the Monticello Police Dept., Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept., Probation and Parole, Wayne County Deputy Jailers, Ky. State Police, Fish and Wildlife, Monticello Fire Dept., Transcare Ambulance, and the Wayne County Rescue Squad will be participating in a Law Enforcement Torch Run, which will benefit the Special Olympics.

The run will be held on Saturday, May 18, starting at 12 noon, and will begin at the North 90 city limits, go through the down town area and will end at the South 90 limits. Torch Run tee-shirts are on sale now, with all proceeds going to the Special Olympics.

For more information, or if you would like to participate or buy a tee-shirt, contact Officer Sheridan Wright at 348-9313.

JABEZ SCHOOL REUNION

The former Jabez School will have a reunion across from the Hatfield Cemetery June 8 at 10 a.m. You are asked to bring a lawn chair. Food vending will be available For more information contact Evelyn Dalton at (606) 678-7610 or Jerry Hatfield at (270) 866-6816.

THE LOVE TREE

The Horizon Adult Health Care Center is sponsoring a Love Tree for local residents who have been touched by cancer. For a $5 donation, residents can place a leaf on the Love Tree either "In Memory" of a loved one who died of cancer or "In Honor" of a cancer survivor or patient. Anyone who would like to purchase a leaf for the tree may do so during working hours for the health care center, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 340-0001.

SEEKING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND VOLUNTEERS

If you’re interested in participating as an athlete or volunteer for Special Olympics please contact Pat Bell at 606-340-1986.

Have been to this site.

This site is best viewed at 800 X 600

©2002  Derek Gregory

© The Wayne County Outlook

Questions or comments regarding this site and its content should be directed to the WebMaster.