Published: June 02, 2009 11:47 am         

PUBLIC OCCURRENCES

Monticello — FREE SWIMMING LESSONS

The ASPIRE Center will be offering free swimming lessons. Sign-up will

be on Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each

day.

Lessons will be Tuesdays June 9-July 28 from 6-8 p.m. nightly for kids

in grades 1-5. Lessons will be Thursdays June 11-July 30 from 6-8 p.m. for

kids in grades 6-12. A lifeguard will be on duty at all times. These

activites are free.



CAYLOR REUNION

There will be a Caylor Reunion in August in Monticello, Ky. Details have

been mailed to descendants of Pleasant and Tamsey Caylor.

We do not have addresses for a lot of the descendants of their daughter,

Martha Caylor Roberts, who married Reuban Roberts or descendants of Mary

Ellen Caylor Bell (Pleasants sister) who is married to Silas Bell.

If any of these or another Caylor relative would like to attend the

reunion, please call Janice Ramsey at 606-679-6488 or Linda Tate at

606-348-4443 for more information.



BENEFIT SINGING AT SOUL HARBOR CHURCH OF GOD

Benefit singing outside at Soul Harbor Church of God on Hwy. 1009 on

June 6 from 5:30-9 p.m. Groups include Higher Calling, Destiny, Soul Harbor

Singers, Dishman Singers and many more. There will be door prizes and food.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a good evening of good gospel singing.



VBS AT NEW CHARITY BAPTIST CHURCH

New Charity Baptist Church will be hosting VBS, starting Sunday, June 7

through Thursday, June 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. There are classes for

everyone including adults.



DECORATION SERVICES AT PHILLIPS HOLLOW

Decoration services will be Sunday, June 14 at Phillips Hollow near

Delta. Service at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12 noon. Second cemetery services be

in the afternoon.



VBS AT OAK GROVE

VBS classes for all ages-even adults will begin on Sunday June 14-18 at

Oak Grove Baptist Church near Conley Bottom. The Boomerang Express theme

will begin at 6-8 p.m. with Bible and mission stories, crafts, recreation,

music and more. Call 348-0799 for more information or for transportation.



ARC CHRISIAN FELLOWSHIP

ARC Christian Fellowship will be having Shannon Bunch on Sunday, June 7

at 6 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Charlie Gibson at

606-348-9832.



AMERICAN RED CROSS TO CONDUCT SWIM Œ09

The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct

SWIM 09, at SomerSplash Waterpark June 29 thru July 10. There will be

different levels taught and there is a cost per student.

To register or for more information please call 606-678-4364.



VBS AT IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Are you a happy camper? Make your way to Son Rock Kids Camp at Immanuel

Baptist Church, starting June 8-12 from 6-8:15 p.m. If you need a ride call

606-348-8220. 1 John 3:1, "God loves us and calls us his children."



TURPIN REUNION

The late Willie and Florence Turpin family reunion will be held Sunday,

June 14. It will be at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park at the

roadside shelter house. All relatives are invited to attend and bring a

covered dish. Come and enjoy a day of fun.



2ND ANNUAL REAGAN DAY DINNER

The 2nd Annual Reagan Day Dinner will be held Saturday, June 20 at 7

p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. For reservations and tickets please call

606-348-9250.



QUILT SHOPPE YARD SALE

The Quilt Shoppe will be having a yard sale on Saturday, June 6 starting

at 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The location will be 320 Michigan Ave. All

benefits will go towards to roof project of the Quilt Shoppe.



VBS AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Zion Baptist Church at Delta off Hwy. 790 will be having VBS on June

7-12 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. There will be classes for all ages. Everyone is

invited to attend.



VBS AT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be having VBS, "You Are God's Treasure,"

starting on Sunday, June 14 thru Thursday, June 18. The time will be 6-8

p.m. nightly. Classes for all ages. Pool party at the ASPIRE Center on

Friday.



POKER RUN FOR THE "LITTLE ANGELS"

There will be a Poker Run for the "Little Angels" on Saturday, June 13.

Registration will start at 10 a.m. There will be a cost for riders. The ride

will leave Monticello Lodge parking lot at 11 a.m. Route will go around Lake

Cumberland. Cash prize given for best hand and a 50/50 drawing will also be

held. All you can eat pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. Come join us for a full

day of food, riding and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend.



COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

A community blood drive sponsored by the Wayne County Extension

Homemakers is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at

the Wayne County Extension office. All donors giving blood May 22-Sept. 7

will be entered in a drawing for a 2010 Toyota Camry. The door prize will be

a Mill Springs Mill print.



WORKFORCE INVESTMENT MEETING

There will be a Workforce Investment Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16

at 10 a.m. (CT) in the large conference room at the Lake Cumberland Area

Development District office in Russell Springs, Ky.



5TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DERBY

Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs fishing derby will be Saturday, June 6 at

Cave Lake Event Park on the Nick Cooley Farm located off Hwy. 90 for kids

ages 1-15 at no charge (to be accompanied by an adult). Registration begins

at 9 a.m. Bring your own fishing tackle and bait. For additional information

call Ricky Kempton 606-348-3160 or 606-307-7401 Johnny Cooper 606-348-1692,

Ray Vater 606-348-0121, or Carlos Cameron 606-330-1400.



SHERMAN MORROW FAMILY REUNION

The Sherman Morrow family reunion (for the families of Joie Morrow,

Claudis, Wendell, Geneva and Kiser) will be held June 6 at the Senior

Citizens Building. All relatives and friends are welcome. For more

information call 606-348-7425.



"THE JOY OF SHARING" COOKBOOK

The Joy of Sharing cookbooks are on sale for $10 each, with a $3.50

shipping and handling charge that needs mailed. The sale proceeds will go

towards the Jonesville Cemetery Fund. You may contact Amanda Neeley at

606-348-3757 or Alene New at 606-278-2112.



FIRST CHURCH OF GOD YOUTH GROUP TO HOLD YARD SALE

The First Church of God Youth Group will have a huge yard sale on

Saturday, June 6, beginning at 8 a.m. The sale will be located on Old Hwy.

90, across from Wayne Auction, and will be held rain or shine.



GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

Gap Creek Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School starting

June 8-12, 6-8 p.m. nightly. The theme will be "Passport to the

Promiseland." For more information you may call 348-9679. For a bus pick-up

you may call 340-0643.



BRANDY-MATTIE KEITH FAMILY REUNION

The children and family of Brandy and Mattie Keith invite all relatives

and friends of the family to attend the 2009 Keith Family Reunion,

"Gathering of the Generations." This year's event will be at McKinley Farms

on West Hwy. 92, Monticello, Ky. Friday night, June 5 will be "Celebrate

Life" night with a cookout at 6 p.m.; Saturday, June 6 will be Family

Country Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by a "Fun Day" with a "Something

Old-Something New" Auction and barbecue at 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 7 will be

Bible study at 9:30 a.m. with Family and Friends potluck at 12:45 p.m. For

plans and information on joining us in our Gathering of the Generations

Celebration call Ellen McKinley at (606) 348-6288.



BIKERS APPRECIATION DAY AT GREEN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Bikers Appreciation Day at Green Hill Baptist Church, Hwy. 92 West off

90 Bypass, Monticello, Ky. on Sunday, June 14. Sunday school will begin at

10 a.m. with worship service following at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow in the

fellowship hall. Bike ride to follow weather permitting. Everyone welcome.



BENEFIT SINGING, AUCTION FOR DARRELL DISHMAN

There will be a benefit singing and auction for Darrell "Peewee" Dishman

on June 13 at 4 p.m. at the Susie Fire Dept. Sage Knoll will perform and

plate lunches will be available for $6. Anyone who would like to donate

items is asked to drop their donations off at the Wayne County

Judge-Executive's office, (606) 348-4241, or Patty's Hair Salon in Albany,

(606) 387-8430. For more information please call Richard Thompson at (606)

340-6959, Travis Dishman at (606) 340-2358, or Cathy Dishman at (606)

348-4427.



OIL VALLEY SCHOOL REUNION

The Oil Valley School Reunion for former teachers, students and their

families will be Saturday, June 13 at the Family Life Center of Elk Spring

Valley Baptist Church, 3600 E. Hwy. 92, Monticello. The doors will open at

10 a.m. and a catered meal will be served as 12 noon. Every effort has been

made to reach all former students; however, some addresses we were unable to

find. If you attended Oil Valley School and have not received a letter, you

may call (606) 348-7811 for more information.

The meal reservation deadline is June 1.



MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE TO HOST "ALL YOU CAN EAT" BREAKFAST

Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having an "All You Can Eat"

breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 7-10:30 a.m. The next

breakfast will be Saturday, June 13. Everyone is invited. Monticello Lodge

is located about half a mile on W. Hwy. 92 from the Hwy. 90 bypass. For more

information check out the website at www.monticellolodge.org.



MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE TO HAVE A PORK TENDERLOIN DINNER

Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having a pork tenderloin dinner on

June 13 from 4-8 p.m. Everyone is invited. Monticello Lodge is located about

half a mile on W. Hwy. 92 from the Hwy. 90 bypass. For more information

check out the website at www.monticellolodge.org.



VBS AT FALL CREEK UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

Fall Creek United Baptist Church will conduct Vacation Bible School June

7-12 from 6-8 p.m. nightly. This year's theme is "Cabin Fever: A Deep Woods

Encounter." The pastor, Bro. Dewey Burks, and the members invite everyone to

attend. All ages welcome.



COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST

Mt. Gilead Masonic Lodge #255 will have a country ham and eggs breakfast

on Saturday, June 6 from 7-11:30 a.m. at the Science Hill Community Park. A

donation is requested. Proceeds will benefit the Lodges charity programs.



BURNSIDE MASONIC LODGE

Burnside Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual fish fry on Friday,

June 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the Tucker Family shelter house on Hwy. 90.

Sponsored by the Gavel Club. There will be a cost for the meal. Everyone is

welcome to attend.



MARCH OF DIMES MOTORCYCLE RIDE

The 8th Annual March of Dimes Motorcycle ride will be Saturday, June 6

with registration starting at 10 a.m. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. For

more information you can contact Mike Anderson at 606-340-8333 Ext 239.



MT. PISGAH CEMETERY FUND

If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery and

would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off or mailed to Mt.

Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky.

42633. For questions or more information you may call 348-4123.



CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Rural Development Center will be having a Kentucky Appalachian Craft

Fair on Saturday, June 27, starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, June

28, starting at 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. There is a daily admission charge per

person. For more information on the event or to register a booth space,

contact Pat Bradley at 606-677-6000, or via email at

pbradley@centertech.com.



SLAVEN FAMILY REUNION

The Slaven, Slavin, Slavy, Slavey family reunion will be held Saturday,

July 11 at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sand Hill Camp shelter house in

McCreary County, Ky. Watch for all Slaven reunion signs. Bring old photos

and family stories to share.

If you are a Slaven or descended from a Slaven along the Tenn./Ky. line

you are invited to attend. It will be a "pitch in dinner" bring enough food,

drinks and food for your family and a little extra to share with others. All

plates, cups, napkins and silverware will be furnished. If you have any

questions please contact Ann Slaven Brotge, 800 Mangham Rd., Griffin, Ga.

30224 or call 770-314-4427, or email cbrotge@bullitt.net.



THE DENNEY/CATRON REUNION

The Denney/Catron Reunion has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a

later date. For more information you may call 348-4478 or 340-8562.





LCDHD DIABETES CLASSES

The Wayne County Health Department will be having free Diabetes classes

on Tuesdays 1 p.m. until 3 p.m on the following dates: June 9. For more

information contact your local health department at 1-800-928-4416 Ext. 162.



CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND

The Wayne County High School of 1973 has established a flower fund.

To make a donation you may bring it to any Monticello Bank location for

deposit or mail it to: Class of 1973 Flower Fund c/o Sandra Franklin

Troxell, MBC, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH COOKBOOKS FOR SALE

Spann Hill Baptist Church has copies of the cookbook "Heavenly Delights"

for sale. This cookbook contains many favorite recipes from members past and

present, and was compiled in honor of the church's centennial celebration.

"Heavenly Delights" may be purchased by calling Betty Tucker at 348-6686 or

by stopping in and seeing Penny Jones at Aletha's Beauty Shop.



JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH

Jesus' Lighthouse Church will hold a special singing and supper every

third Saturday of the month. We will have featured singers and others. For

more information call 606-340-9737 or 606-340-0523. Pastor Sally Dishman

invites everyone to attend.



NARCONON OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM AND EDUCATION

Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addicitive pharmaceutical drugs

with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and

get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the

signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free

addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers at

877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com



THE WAYNE COUNTY ASAP LOCAL BOARD

The Wayne County Ky., ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Local

Board meets the first Tuesday of June, August, October, and December at 8:30

a.m. at the Wayne County Hospital in the front conference room. Everyone is

welcome but if you want to be on agenda please call Gaye Hutchison at

307-3089 or E-mail ahutchis@uky.edu or ktucker@waynehospital.org.



W.C. COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL HEALTH FAIR

The Wayne County Community Health Council is hosting a community health

fair on Friday, June 26, from 2-6 p.m. at the Kentucky National Guard

Armory. We invite you or your agency to be represented at a display table

at the fair because of your investment in Wayne County and its citizens.

The Community Health Council also requests that your business/agency bring a

door prize to be given away during the fair. If you are interested in

participating in this community health fair, please respond to either of the

following:Tishanna Rose, 348-9349, TishannaM.Rose@ky.gov; Gaye Hutchison,

348-8453, ahutchis@uky.edu; Leslie Randall, 348-6211,

Leslie.Randall@wayne.kyschools.us



BARNETT REUNION

The ancestors of the late Mahala and John Shelby (Cody) Barnett will

meet at the large shelter house at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial park on

Saturday, June 13. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Bring a dish or two for

lunch, old photos and stories to share and have a great day. All friends and

relatives are welcome to attend.



RAMSEY REUNION

The annual Ramsey reunion will be held Saturday, August 1 at the ASPIRE

Center in Monticello, Ky. Please notes there has been a change in the

location to the ASPIRE Center.



DONATIONS FOR CATRON CEMETERY

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Catron Cemetery Fund may do so

by mailing donations to Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy. 200, Monticello, Ky., 42633.

All donations are greatly appreciated.



TOTAL DELIVERANCE PROGRAM FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

World Wide Ministries Church of God will host a faith-based,

non-denominational total deliverance program for drug and alcohol abuse on

Sunday evenings at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge for this program. Rev. Danny

Lawless is the coordinator and Rev. Ross Parmley is the assistant. For more

information, call 348-1592.



WAYNE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION

The WRW (Wayne Republican Women's Organization) is compiling a list of

all Wayne County residents currently serving in the Armed Forces, who are

deployed outside of the United States. Please call 348-7624 with your

information.



GRASS IN THE CITY

Grass in the City has Gospel and Bluegrass music every Friday night from

6-9 p.m. Good clean fun for the whole family. Free admission. 322 South

Second Street. You all come and see us when you can. For more information

phone 348-8828 or 340-0017 after 5 p.m.



SINGING AND SUPPER AT JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE

Jesus' Lighthouse hosts a singing and supper the third Saturday of each

month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 340-9737 or 340-0523. Everyone

is welcome.



W.C. REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB

The Wayne County Republican Women's Club meets the second Tuesday of

each month at 5 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Everyone interested in attending

is welcome. For more information, call 348-7624.



FUNDS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY

If you have relatives buried at Rogers Grove Cemetery, we need funds for

the upkeep of the cemetery.

Send your donations to: Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, BB and T Bank,

Cumberland Crossing, Monticello, KY 42633 or Irene Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875,

Monticello, KY 42633.



SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER ACTIVITIES

The Wayne County Senior Citizen Center offers a variety of activities:

grocery shopping, monthly blood pressure checks, day and afternoon shopping

trips, annual health clinic, exercise daily, health and nutrition speakers,

transportation to and from the center, well-balanced meals served at 11:30

a.m., Canasta Club and Rook card games. For more information, call 348-5811.



NAMI OF SOMERSET SUPPORT GROUP

NAMI of Somerset Support Group meetings are the first and third Tuesdays

of each month at 7 p.m. at the NAMI office located at 275 Parkers Mill Road,

stoplight 22 in Somerset, Ky. For more information, please contact

606-679-4782, ext. 299; 606-274-4565; or 606-348-9555.



DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY

If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, you may

make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o First Southern

National Bank.



W.C. ASAP BOARD MEETING

Wayne County KY-ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Board meets the

first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Wayne County Hospital Board

Room. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. If you want to be on the

formal agenda, please call 348-8453.



LIFE ABUNDANT MINISTRY HEALING ROOMS

The Life Abundant Ministry (LAM) Healing Rooms are open on Tuesday from

4 p.m.-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. There is a service on

Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Saturday Intercessory prayer is held at 4:30 p.m.

The Life Abundant Ministry healing room provides a different guest speaker

every Tuesday evening service.

Life Abundant Ministry Healing Rooms is located at 303 South Main

Street, Somerset, Ky. For more information call 1-877-LAM-HEAL or

606-677-0088 or check out the website at www.lifeabundantministry.org. You

can also e-mail lifeabundant7@alltel.net.



EXPERIENCE WORKS

Employers value the talents older workers bring to the workplace and are

looking for people like you. Let Experience Works help you put your

experience to work. If you're 55 or older with a low-income, local

organizations are ready to help you refresh your job skills and re-enter the

workforce.

Individuals who qualify will be placed in a part-time community service

training assignment to gain experience while expanding their skills and

earning an income.

For more information about Experience Works, call Jean Adams, Employment

and Training Assistant, at 606-387-6322 or call 606-688-0839.



SILENT SOCIAL EVENT

For people who are deaf or hard of hearing, there is a Silent Social

event held on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle

Heights Church, 200 Jessie Lane, Somerset. Please bring a dish and drink.

For more information, contact Sondra Mcintyre at 606-875-2873.

Directions: Off 914 By Pass, turn right at gas station. Follow the road

toward the left up on the hill to the left. Donations are greatly

appreciated.



WAYNE COUNTY MYSTERY READERS

The Wayne County Mystery Readers meet at the Wayne County Public Library

the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

For more information, call Howard or Katy Corder at 606-348-5326.



PERDEW CEMETERY FUND

If you have loved ones buried in Perdew Cemetery, please make a donation

to the fund set up at Monticello Banking Company for the upkeep of the

cemetery.

Also, please be sure as you change decorations to dispose of them

properly.



MUSICIANS PICK AND PLAY

There will be a Pick and Play for musicians on the Meeting Place

restaurant deck in Jamestown on Tuesdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. All strings

welcome, no amps. Come and jam with your friends. For more information, call

270-343-4030.



STATE SERVICE OFFICER FOR D.A.V. AVAILABLE

Pauline Conner, a state service officer, working with all veterans and

their dependents, will be at the local senior citizens building on the first

and third Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information,

you may call 606-387-5135.



WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SITE BASED COUNCIL

The Wayne County High School Site Based Council's regular meeting time

has been set for the first Monday in each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Media

Center.



GOSPEL SINGING

House of Hope-Last Days Ministry, located on White Way Inn Rd., will

have a gospel singing every Saturday evening at 5 p.m. Bro. Frank Mason is

in charge. If you would like to sing or play music, please call 348-6506.



YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

Be a part of young people's lives in the Youth Empowerment Network

(YEN). YEN meets each second Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at the Wayne

County Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come see what youth and adults are

doing to work together as partners to build a community that really cares

about our youth. If you have questions call the Cooperative Extension

Service at 348-8453.



W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION

The Wayne County Horseman's Association would like to invite you to join

them on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room

of the Wayne County Library. Our focus is a shared interest in the horse.

Membership, however, does not require horse ownership.

There is diversity in our annual activities which include a spring and

fall horse show, monthly trail rides, picnics, Coggins testing, Christmas

Party and participation in community events like Old Fashion Days. As a

result of our fund raising efforts, we provide continuing education

scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Katisha at

348-1722.



MT. PISGAH CEMETERY UPKEEP

Anyone having family buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery is asked to donate to

the mowing fund. Donations may be made at Monticello Banking Co., to the Mt.

Pisgah Cemetery fund.



NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING

The ŒBetter Late Than Never' group of narcotics anonymous meets every

Wednesday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. EST at the ROC Church of God.



AA-ALANON MEETING

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

Methodist Church.



CABELL GROVE UMC ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR UPKEEP OF CEMETERY

Cabell Grove United Methodist Church is now accepting donations for the

upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone who has loved ones buried at Cabell Grove can

donate by sending your donation to: Cabell Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Janet

Bell, 715 Kendrick Avenue, Monticello, KY 42633. All donations appreciated.



SHARING THE LOVE OF CRAFTS

There are many opportunities to share your love of crafts in Wayne

County. You may want to be a part of the Homemakers Craft Club which meets

each second Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Rescue Squad. Each month the club does

a different craft. You may want to share a craft that you know with others

in the community. The Extension Service can connect you with learners.

Perhaps you would like to share a craft at Heritage Skills Retreat at the

Kentucky Leadership Center in Jabez. For more information on these

opportunities call the Extension Service at 348-8453.



LAKE CUMBERLAND FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers

support group on the third Friday of each month in McCreary County. In Wayne

County, the group meets on the third Thursday of each month in Monticello.

After a short presentation from our featured speaker, there will be bingo,

food and prizes. For time, location and further information call Susan

Anderson at 606-376-4466.



HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Habitat for Humanity will meet the second Tuesday of each month at First

Baptist Church. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. You may park and enter at

the back of the building. This is a Christian organization that works to

better the community.



CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers

support group on the third Thursday of each month. The group will meet at 10

a.m. at the Wayne County Public Library, 159 S. Main, Monticello, Ky. After

a short presentation from our featured speaker, the fun will begin with

bingo, food and prizes. For information call Susan Anderson at 606-376-4466.



GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION

The Growing Healthy Kids Coalition would like for anyone concerned with

our children's health to come to Coalition meetings. Come and share your

ideas to help our children grow strong and healthy. The Coalition meets the

last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital. For

details or questions call the Extension Service at 348-8453.



WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

Wayne County Adult Education Center has resumed classes on Tuesday and

Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. This will give an opportunity to individuals

who aren't able to attend day classes. The center is open weekly on Monday,

Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-7

p.m. Our Family Literacy program offers Parent and Children Together (PACT)

Time on Tuesdays 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with homework help for school age children

and Wednesdays from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. There will be Baby (PACT) Parent and Child

Together Time.

Classes are always free. We offer many opportunities for you at the

Adult Education Center: earn a gold or silver employability certificate

through Work keys; earn a G.E.D.; learn to read; upgrade basic general

education skills; learn to type; learn basic computer skills; study for

drivers or CDL permit; enroll in family literacy; learn English as a second

language; or Kentucky Para-Educators Assessment (teacher's aide test.)

We are located at 220 East Highway 90 Bypass next to ACE Hardware. For

more information please call 606-348-5286.



FAITH WEAVER FRIENDS AT ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Children in grades 1-6 are invited to Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church

each Wednesday night from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. to join us for a fantastic

faith filled adventure through Bible stories, learning centers and service

projects. For transportation call 348-6485.



ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH

Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church Youth invites you to join them in

spreading the word of Jesus Christ through creative ministry and worship for

students in grades 7-12 each Wednesday night from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. For

transportation call 348-6485.



WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL

The Wayne County Community Health Council (Local Champions Against Drug

Use) meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in the Wayne County

Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come a little earlier and enjoy lunch.

Health-related agencies and concerned citizens are both welcome. Be a part

of helping set community wide health goals and complete projects. To date

the council: has conducted and published two community health surveys and

held community health fairs targeting needs identified on health surveys;

serves as local Champions Groups; garnered an estimated $40,000 for Wayne

County to use towards drug education and prevention efforts; and continues

to develop and distribute educational material related to drug prevention

efforts, parenting tips, health habits, etc.



THE HOPE CENTER

The Hope Center is in need of the following items‹paper products,

cooking and baking food items, canned foods and meats, diapers, nice

bedding, dishes and towels for our burn out room. Any donations would be

greatly appreciated.



WAYNE COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

The Wayne County Saddle Club meeting time has been changed from the

third Monday of the month to the third Tuesday of the month. We invite all

horse lovers to join our club and meet with us.



ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

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 in

Russell Springs, Ky. 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.



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 Highway 80 in

Somerset, Ky., just about 1/2 mile East of Highway 27.

For further information please call Annette West 606-875-5100.



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.



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 p.m. at the Quilt Shoppe. Visitors are

invited.



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 348-4650 anytime.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ALEXANDER CHAPEL CEMETERY

Donations are needed for mowing of the Alexander Chapel Cemetery. Please

send donations to Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund, First and Farmers Bank, PO

Box 305, Burnside, KY 42519; or Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o James H.

Cowan, Rt. 1 Box 346E, Monticello, KY 42633.



DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY

If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, you may

make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o First Southern

National Bank.



BETHESDA CEMETERY FUND

The Bethesda United Methodist Church would like to receive contributions

for the upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone wishing to help should send a

donation to: Bethesda Cemetery Fund, Rt. 4, Box 370, Monticello, KY 42633,

or you may call 606-348-0007.



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.



KENDRICK CEMETERY NEEDS DONATIONS

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the old Kendrick Cemetery. Anyone

who would like to make a donation please contact Mrs. Juanita Allen or send

donations to 507 Tennessee St., Monticello, KY 42633.

     

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