WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP ADVENTURE PROGRAM 2002

Sign up for Wayne County Schools Leadership Adventure Program 2002 sessions to be held July 9-12 or July 16-19 for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Registration will be held Thursday, May 30 from 5-7 p.m. and June 4 from 5-7 p.m. in room 133 at the Wayne County High School. Be a part of a four-day outdoor adventure course offering orienteering, environmental, teamwork, problem solving, water safety and canoeing skills, plus lots more under the guidance of Instructor George Snyder. For more information call 348-8848 or 348-3820. Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up.

DAV ASSISTANCE JUNE 5

Gary D. Jones, Field Representative for the Ky. Department of Veterans Affairs, will be available to assist veterans in Wayne County at the National Guard Armory in Monticello. Jones will be there Wednesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 details, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary D. Jones, Regional Field Representative for the KDVA at 1-800-850-1392 or 270-651-9578.

DAVIS CHAPEL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Davis Chapel United Methodist Church will be having their Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. CT. A cookout will be on the last night. Everyone is encouraged to attend, there will be classes for all ages!

KEITH FAMILY REUNION

The late Brandie and Mattie Keith family reunion will be June 2 at the Tucker Shelter house at Bronston. Lunch will be at noon.

COOPER BAPTIST VBS SET FOR JUNE 2-6

The Cooper Baptist Church will hold their Vacation Bible School June 2-6 from 6-8:30 p.m. each evening. There will be classes for 0-18 years. Your invited to come join "Amazon Outfitters on expedition with the one true God."

DENNEY-CATRON REUNION IS JUNE 9

The Denney-Catron reunion will be held Sunday, June 9 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the large shelter house. Everyone is invited and ring a covered dish. The meal will begin around 12:30 or 1 p.m. For more information call Alice at 348-4478.

"PLAY FOR THE CHILDREN" CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY

There is still time to register for the Richmond "Play for the Children" Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children. The even is Monday, June 24 at Gibson Bay Golf Club in Richmond. For registration details, call toll-free at 1-800-456-1386 or go to www.kbhc.org.

DAVIS CHAPEL UMC YARD SALE

Davis Chapel United Methodist Church will be having a yard sale June 1 beginning at 7 a.m. CT in the shelter house. Proceeds go to the church building fund and to the youth group.

A.J. LLOYD SITE BASED COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

A special meeting of the A. J. Lloyd Middle School Council is scheduled for March 29 at 5 pm in the school cafeteria The agenda for the meeting will include discussion and possible decisions regarding:

1. principal candidate criteria

2. interview questions

3. closed session to review / screen applications for principal vacancy.

4. review hiring process timeline / establish interview dates / interview coordination

5. adjournment

Parents, teachers, school support staff, students, and any other interested members of the school community or general public are cordially invited to attend this meeting and/or provide input regarding candidate selection criteria or related comments.

FAITH MOUNTAIN VBS

The First Christian Church invites you to "Faith Mountain, An Extreme Adventure with Jesus," vacation bible school June 1-6. Ministry programs will be held daily from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Sign up at the Extreme Challenge Parade in the church parking lot on Michigan Ave. on Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. The parade will be followed by a carnival and pizza party later that evening. Call 348-5131 with any questions or to do quick and easy phone enrollments. Transportation will be provided with advance notice.

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.

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.

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.

SLIDE PRESENTATIONS

Katy Lou Rector will present slides during a presentation at the South Main Missionary Baptist Church 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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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