CRABTREE REUNION

Noah and Ella Mae Crabtree will host the Crabtree reunion on May 26 at their home. Lunch will be served at approximately noon. Bring your favorite dish

AMERICAN RED CROSS SUMMER SWIMMING PROGRAM

There are still some openings available for the American Red Cross summer swimming program scheduled for June 10 through June 21. The Chapter office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon or for more information please call (606) 678-4364.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT STEUBENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

"An Expedition with the One True God" Vacation Bible School will be held at Steubenville Baptist Church Monday through Friday, June 24-28 from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly for children ages birth through the eighth grade. Transportation will be provided, just call the church at 348-5011 and leave your name and number.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT ELK SPRING CEMETERY

A Memorial Day service will be held Monday, May 27 at Elk Spring Cemetery at 10 a.m. Brother Harlan Ogle will speak during the service, which will be held near the flagpole in the cemetery.

Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair and attend the Memorial Day service.

SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY, MEMORIAL SERVICE

You are invited to "Sweet Land of Liberty," a special Memorial Day weekend service celebrating God and Country Sunday morning May 26 at 10:30 at the Monticello First Baptist Church on east Highway 90 Bypass. The church extends a special invitation to all military veterans, active duty and reserve component servicemen and women, as well as our local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency rescue personnel.

COOPER SCHOOL REUNION

The Cooper School Reunion will be June 8 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Rescue Squad Building off Columbia Ave. There will be a pitch in dinner at noon.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Monticello Church of Christ will hold its vacation bible school, for children and adults, June 10-14 from 6-7:30 p.m. It will conclude on Friday with a cookout at the park. The church is located on E. Hwy. 90 in Colonial Estates.

DOUGHBOY PRINT

Only 160 of the Fred Thrasher "Forever Honored and Remembered" Doughboy prints remain. Prints are $40. Only 11 artist proofs remain and sell for $200. The 5x7 print is $5. Proceeds are for the 2003 Wayne County High School Project Graduation committee Prints may be purchased at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building, Plaza Home Center, or Tech-Line Office Supplies. Phone 348-8453 for more information.

TURPIN REUNION

The late Willie and Florence Turpin family reunion will be held, Sunday June 2. It will be at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at the Roadside Shelter House. All relatives are invited to attend and bring a covered dish. Come and enjoy the day.

WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

If you would like to serve on the Wayne County Women in Agriculture Committee your are invited to a planning meeting on June 6.

The committee will meet at 2 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building. The Lake Cumberland Area and multi-state Women in Agriculture meetings will be discussed along with an upcoming project this Fall. Phone 348-8453 if you have any questions.

BARNETT REUNION

The ancestors of the late Cody Barnett will meet Saturday, June 8 at the large shelter house at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Everyone is encourage to attend and bring a covered dish. Bring old photos and enjoy a day with friends and relatives.

LIFE GUARD TRAINING

The Lake Cumberland Area American Red Cross is pleased to announce that a lifeguard training will be held at the Lake Cumberland State Park in Jamestown, Kentucky. This class will be open to anyone that is 15 years or older and who may want to work as a lifeguard as a summer job. This also would be a great opportunity for any young person wanting to become a lifeguard. For more information on this training please contact Teresa at the Red Cross office in Somerset, Kentucky at 678-4364. Deadline to sign up and have the money in to our office will be May 23. Class dates are Friday May 31, June 1, and June 2. You must be present all three days to receive your certification.

PIERCY REUNION

The Millard and Kate Piercy annual family reunion will be held May 25 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at the Little League Shelter House. All family members are invited to attend. Lunch will be at noon, so bring a covered dish and enjoy the day. Friends are also welcome.

WHEAT AND SMALL GRAIN ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE

Richard Crouch, County Executive Director at the Wayne County Farm Service Agency reminds producers that May 31 is the deadline to report wheat, barley, oats, and any other small grains.

Crouch encourages producers sharing in any of these crops to stop by the Wayne County FSA office to file this reports.

The crop must be identified on an aerial photograph, and the crop use must be certified by the producer sharing in the crop.

Producers filing wheat and small grain acreage reports after May 31 must pay late-filed fees.

GAP CREEK BAPTIST COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

The Gap Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a community open house Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers, and car wash as well as special singing. For more details call Pastor David Flagler at 348-9679.

CARRENDER REUNION

The Carrender Reunion will be held May 25 at noon at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Bring a covered dish and enjoy.

SLIDE PRESENTATIONS

Katy Lou Rector will present slides during a presentation at the South Main Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. She will also make a presentation on Wednesday, May 29 at the Calvary Assembly of God at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.

WCHS CLASS OF 1987 EXTENDS REGISTRATION DEADLINE

The Wayne County High School Class of 1987 announces that it has extended its reunion registration deadline to May 31, 2002. The reunion will be held at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown, KY on September 14-15. A buffet dinner is scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Quality entertainment will be provided. A family picnic with fun activities will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. If overnight accommodations are required, rooms will be available for reservation until May 31. Please call the resort at (800) 325-1709 to reserve a room.

Reservations for the dinner and picnic are required. Tickets will not be sold at the door to either event. If you have not registered for the reunion, please mail your forms to Pam Bridgman, 325 Lynne Drive, Monticello, KY 42633. If you need additional forms, please call or email Pam at (606) 340-9434 or pbridgman@centertech.com.

WCHS CLASS OF 1987 SEARCHES FOR ALUMNI

The Wayne County High School Class of 1987 continues to search for these 14 missing alumni: Ronnie Crabtree, Kathie Criswell, Shawnee Darst, Amy Decker, Thomas Golden, Harold Gregory, Sam Henderson, Paula Hicks, Christina Hjerppe, Sonia Lamy, Larry McClellan, Mary Rigney, Virginia Stinson, and Rhonda Turpin. If you have any information concerning the location of any of these alumni, please contact Pam Bridgman by calling (606) 340-9434 or emailing pbridgman@centertech.com.

REVIVAL AT BIG SPRINGS UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

Big Springs United Baptist Church will be holding revival services this week at 6:30 pm with evangelist Rev. Leamon Branscum. The church is located on Burfield Road (HWY. 1479) just off East Hwy. 92 in the Barrier community. Rev. Lowell Thomas Foster and the members of the church would like to invite everyone to attend.

CARTER-DANIEL REUNION

The annual Carter-Daniel Reunion will be held at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park on Saturday, May 25 from 10-2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and plan to attend this year.

KENNEDY-BELL REUNION

The Kennedy-Bell reunion will take place May 26 all day. Heirs of Jim, Freeman, Cicero, and Albert Kennedy and the heirs of Ret, Sid, and Sam Bell. You’re asked to bring a covered dish. Musicians are welcome to bring instruments and play. Turn off Hwy. 90/1546 intersection and follow the signs to Marshal Kennedy Rd. For more information call Bobby Kennedy at 348-3848 after 4 p.m. or Darling Sexton at 340-9113

CPR RECERTIFICATION CLASS

The Lake Cumberland American Red Cross is pleased to announce the following class for lifeguards who are needing a recertification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer. This class will be for anyone who now holds a current CPR/PR certificate and is needing an update. This class will be held on Monday, June 3 at the American Red Cross Training room in Cundiff Square. It will start at 8:30 a.m. For more information and cost of the class contact Teresa at (606) 678-4364. Deadline for registration is May 31.

REVIVAL AT STORMS OF LIFE CHURCH

A revival will be held at the Storms of Life Church May 24, 25, and 26 with services at 6:30 p.m. The pastor is Brother Gary Hicks and the evangelist is Sonny and Virginia Busby.

FOSTER CARE MONTH

May is Foster Care Month! Find out how you can make a difference in the child’s life through foster care by calling Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children. KBHC provides training and assistance to full-time and part-time foster parents. Call KBHC at (606) 377-1008.

TENN. UPCHURCH FAMILY REUNION

The Tenn. Upchurch family reunion will be Sunday, May 26 at 10 a.m. till ? at the Monticello-Wayne Co. Park. Come on out and visit with family and friends. Lunch will be served around noon.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY IS JUNE 8

A flag retirement ceremony will be held at Memorial Park on Saturday, June 8 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend this unique patriotic ceremony. Anyone who would like to have their American flag retired with respect by local Scouts may contact Martha Pratt at 348-5953, or take it to Monticello Medical Associates.

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.

May 25—Community Open House with free hot dogs, hamburgers, and car wash (10 a.m.-2 p.m.); May 26—Oh, How We Love Jesus and Bible Tract Handout Challenge all week

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 Jamestown. TN. Watch for 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. 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 AND 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 Ratliff 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.

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. The gift shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be various arts and crafts exhibits.

SUNNYBROOK HOMEMAKERS HOSTING RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER

The Sunnybrook Homemakers 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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