5-2-12 — WALKER ELEM. SCHOOL BASED COUNCIL

    The Walker Elem-entary School Based Council will meet in regular session on Wednesday, May 2, at 3:45 p.m. in the school conference room.



COUPON BOOT CAMP AT EXTENSION OFFICE

    Do you wish you could have more money? Do you want to be able to stretch your food budget? Using coupons, watching for sales and planning ahead are great ways to help with this. A free Coupon Boot Camp will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office on May 22 at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Extension Office. Come and learn tricks of the trade to clip and save. Bring coupons to trade with others and remember to bring expired coupons (no more than two months expired

please) to send to Military families overseas. Call 348-8453 for more information and to register for this free training. Bring a friend and be ready for some coupon clipping fun!



GOSPEL SINGING

    There will be a Gospel singing featuring The Wells Family and Blessed from Shepherdsville, Ky. at the ARC Christian Fellowship on Saturday, May 5 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 2144 HWY 3106, Monticello.



WAYNE COUNTY CONSERVATION

DISTRICT

    The Wayne County Conservation District will be accepting requests for cost share funding under the Local Cost Share Program beginning May 1 through May 7. This program was created by the district to help agricultural operations to protect the soil and water resources within the Wayne County area. Practices available under the program

include: Pipeline and Tank, Stream Crossings, Animal Trials, Pasture Renovation and Use Exclusion Fencing. Interested individuals can apply for funding at the USDA Service Center. Hours of operation are from 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m. For further information call (606) 348-9385.



UPPER TURKEY CREEK CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE

    There will be a memorial service at the Upper Turkey Creek Cemetery on Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m.



HOMECOMING AT LICK CREEK

BAPTIST CHURCH

    Lick Creek Baptist Church will be having homecoming on Sunday, May 6, beginning at 10 a.m. Potluck lunch at 12 noon. Everyone welcome.



DOCK AND BELLE CAMPBELL PYLES FAMILY REUNION

    There will be a Dock and Belle Campbell Pyles family reunion on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Immanuel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The families include Thomas and Lola Owens Pyles, Eugene and Tilda Stinson Pyles, Sam and Delilah Pyles Guffey and Marcus and Amanda Pyles Upchurch. Everyone is encouraged to attend.  

Please bring food, drinks, plates and silverware. Also, if you have any old documents, pictures or anything pertaining to family history, you are encouraged to bring it along and share it. There will hopefully be music.

    

CALL FOR MUSICIANS< STORYTELLERS AND CRAFTSMEN

    The Wayne County Heritage Festival Committee is extending an invitation to people who would like to participate in the second Wayne County Heritage Festival as musical performers, storytellers or craftsmen. If you play vintage musical instruments, have stories about "the way things were," or have some skill reflecting Wayne County history and culture that you would be willing to share with festival attendees, you are invited to contact Charlotte Johnson, Chair of the Festival Committee. You may reach her by calling (606) 343-0399.

    

REACHING A TOWN TOGETHER RALLY

    The Reaching a Town Together Rally presented by Rays of Hope: County- Line Prayer will be on Saturday, May 19 from 1-3 p.m. at WCHS Pickrell Auditorium. The event will feature Christian bands, a testimony from a parent about tough love and his daughter to tell her story of recovery from addictions. This event is sponsored by WCHS S.A.D.D./UNITE Clubs, MHS Y-Club and KY ASAP.

    

GIANT SLAYERS KID'S CAMP 2012

    Giant Slayers Kid's Camp will take place at Mountain View Baptist Camp on June 18-22. Kid's camp is for kids in grades three through six or ages eight to12. The cost of the camp is $95. Registration forms are available at Immanuel Baptist Church on North Main Street in Monticello. (8 a.m.—4 p.m. Mon.—Fri.)

    

REVIVAL AT OLD UNION SEPARATE BAPTIST CHURCH

    There will be a revival at Old Union Separate Baptist Church beginning April 29 and continuing through May 5 at 6:30 nightly. The revival will feature Bro. Amos Dishman. Pastor Bro. Johnny Davis invites everyone to attend. The church is located on HWY 1009 in the Slickford community.

    

REVIVAL AT CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP

    There will be a revival at Christian Life Fellowship on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. and May 6 at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The church is located on Garth Street. Everyone is welcome. Sister Julie Laporta.

    

ANIMAL HAVEN RESCUE AND CARE CENTER MONTHLY MEETING

    The Animal Haven Rescue and Care Center will have its monthly meeting every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 Frisby Street. Come out and join us. Everyone welcome.

    

GOSPEL SINGING RELAY FOR LIFE FUND RAISER

    A Fundraiser will be held by the Family Care Medical Center's Relay for Life Team at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park on May 12,

2012 from 4—8 p.m. The event will include Gospel singing by The Fall Creek Boys, Sage Knoll, Courtney Dishman and other Gospel music singers. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. There will be a duck pond and a cake walk. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

    

WCHS CLASS OF 2002 REUNION

    Wayne County High School Class of 2002 will have a 10-year reunion on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at the WCHS Cafeteria. All teachers and school faculty are invited to attend. Lunch will be catered by Sonny's with pizza for kids. Drinks provided, but please consider bringing a dessert. Cost of meal will be $8 per adult, $4 per child. Contact Lindsey New, 1780 Sloan Hollow Rd., Monticello, KY 42633. See Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/

185932124854824

    

WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

    The Wayne County Humane Society is now accepting donations for a fundraising yard sale. Please call 343-0096 to schedule a pick up.  

The yard sale will be May 4 & 5 at the flea market on Main Street.

    

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR INGRAM CEMETERY

    Donations are being accepted for the mowing and upkeep of the Ingram Cemetery. If you would like to make a donation for the upkeep or would be willing to help with the upkeep, please call Carol Tucker at 340-9038. Donations may be mailed to 1177 Old Fall Creek Road, Monticello, KY 42633.

    

ALL BREED FUN HORSE SHOW

    The Wayne County Horseman's Association and High Hopes 4-H present an All Breed Fun Horse Show. The show will be Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. EST at Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. Admission and registration fees apply. A portion of the proceeds from this event supports a WCHA scholarship program. For more information contact Diana Balcerzak (WCHA) at (606) 348-0685, Cathy Haproff (WCHA) at

(606) 307-8478 or Kari Sullivan (4-H) at (606) 307-0623.

    

MONTICELLO MIXED BOWLING LEAGUE

    The Monticello Mixed Bowling League will begin on Tuesday night, May 1, 2012 at Somerset Briar Bowl. There will be a short organizational meeting at 6 p.m.; bowling will begin at 7 p.m. following the meeting. If you are interested in bowling this summer, please call Gene Corder at (606) 348-6909, Brenda Anderson at (606) 307-4200 or Jean Harris at (606) 678-5332. Join us for summer fun.

    

LAKE CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION GARDEN PROGRAM

    Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency began accepting applications Wednesday, April 11, 2012, for participation in the Garden Program.  

Individuals interested in participating may apply at the local Community Action Office, located at the Outreach Office, in the the back of the Senior Citizens Center, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.  

and 3 p.m.

    Eligible households will receive vouchers for garden supplies redeemable at approved vendors. The benefit amount is based upon household size. Garden program benefits will be offered until funds are depleted.

    Participants must provide proof of income for the previous month for all household members (zero income forms are required for household members 18 and over with no income), Social Security Cards and other pertinent information for all household members. For more information call (606) 348-8481.

        

WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974 REUNION

    The Wayne County High School Class of 1974 will have a class reunion on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County High School cafeteria. Please contact Mary Spradlin Wilson at (606) 340-9763, bigllittlem@yahoo.com, Ben Brammer at (606) 348-7334, cbrammer@windstream.net or Ruth Fitzgerald Troxtell at (606) 305-3463.

    

FREE LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES CLASSES

    Learn how to manage diabetes for free with Living Well with Diabetes classes, offered at the Wayne County Health Department.

    The four class series will be offered on Tuesdays from 1-3:30 p.m.  

EST. in the month of June. June classes will be: (1) June 5, (2) June 12, (3) June 19, (4) June 26.

    An evening class will also be offered.  Diabetes Basics will be covered on Monday, May 7, from 5-7 p.m. EST.

    Classes are free, but preregistration is required. For more information or to preregister call (606) 348-9349 ext. 1166. Visit the Lake Cumberland District Health Department website at www.lcdhd.org.

    

FOLLOW WAYNE CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON FACEBOOK

    Please LIKE the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Facebook page. Get great research and evidenced based information, reminders and announcements of Cooperative Extension programs.



ATTENTION ALL VETERANS - FREE

    Any Veteran who has earned service medals while serving in the U.S.  

Military and has not received their medals please contact Bill Rutherford. Please note you will need a copy of your DD-214 to request your medals. Contact Bill at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello, Ky.  

42633 or call 606-340-3142.

    

RACKING HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA EVENTS

    Make plans to attend this Racking Horse Breeders Association of America event in 2012:  World Celebration September 21-29.

    

THE ARC OF LAKE CUMBERLAND MEETING

    The ARC of Kentucky works to ensure a quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our monthly meeting is the fourth Thursday at Golden Corral in Somerset, Ky. at 12 noon.  The ARC of Lake Cumberland is an agency of the South Central KY United Way Chapter of the ARC of KY and the ARC of the U.S. For more information, contact Marsha Van Hook at (606) 706-3402.



TOPS "TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY"

    TOPS weight loss support group meets every Monday night from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church on N. Main Street.  

Individuals may visit for one meeting before choosing to join the Monticello Chapter #346.

    

REVIVAL IN WAYNE COUNTY PRAYER MEETINGS

    Revival in Wayne County Prayer meetings for Wayne County ministers and concerned Christians are taking place at multiple churches. For more information, contact pastors: Philip Drake-(606) 307-7797, Bob

Duranceau-(606) 348-6294, Bob Schaeffer-(606) 348-5581 or Bishop C.  

Duncan-(606) 307-7195. Or visit Peg at Calvary Assembly of God every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or Kelvin Upchurch (348-7014) at Living Faith Pentecostal every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

    

BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASSES

    Benchmark Family Services-Foster Care Agency is offering free orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information about fostering. The office is located at 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset.  

Call (606) 451-9534 to register for the class or to receive a free information packet with no obligation.

    

WAYNE CO. HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING

    The Wayne County Humane Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Wayne Co. Public Library.  

Everyone is welcome to attend.

    

WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS COOKBOOK FOR SALE

    The Wayne County Extension Homemakers Cookbook, "Sharing Our Best"  

is available for $15.00 at the Extension Office, located at 255 Rolling Hills Blvd.  The book would make a wonderful gift! For more information call (606) 348-8453.

    

FREE EXERCISE CLASS

    All senior ladies in the community are invited to attend free exercise classes at the Nazarene Church Family Life Center on HWY 90.  

We will have instructor led classes with age appropriate exercises on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The exercises will focus on endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. These sessions will also include a time of devotion and prayer. The goal is to strengthen the bodies, minds and spirits of women in our community. For more information on "The Golden Girls Club," call the church at 348-6294.

    

150th YEAR COMMEMORATIVE CIVIL WAR CALENDAR  and REPRINTS OF WAYNE COUNTY TIMES ILLUSTRATED AVAILABLE

    The 2012 Wayne County Historical Society 150th Year Commemorative Civil War Calendar is available for $10 each.

    In addition, reprints of Wayne County Times Illustrated, edited and published by Jerry Gibson Vol. 1, Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are available.  

The cost for each is $22, tax included. The cost of a bundle of No.  

1, 2 and 3 is $60, tax included.

    Calendars and reprints will be in the Elizabeth Furr Duncan Historical Library, 65 N. Main St., Monticello, Ky. 42633

    

MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SBDM

    The Monticello Elementary SBDM will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the Media Center.

    

JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE GOSPEL SINGING AND SUPPER

    Jesus' Lighthouse will be  having a gospel singing and supper every third Saturday of the month at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

    

BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING

    The Bell Elementary SBDM Council meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the school library at 4 p.m.

    

WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION

    Wayne County Adult Education is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All our services are free. Call 348-5286 for more information.

                                                                         

                   

WAYNE COUNTY HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

    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. at the Rescue Squad building located on Boone Street, Monticello, Ky. 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 horse shows, monthly trail rides, picnics, Coggins testing, Christmas party and participation in community events. As a result of our fundraising efforts, we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.



SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH HAS COOKBOOK FOR SALE

    Copies of "Heavenly Delights," a cookbook compiled by members of Spann Hill Baptist Church, are still available. The cookbooks cost

$12 each and can be purchased by seeing Penny Jones at Aletha's Beauty Shop or by calling her at 348-8361.

    

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 348-7786.

    

DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery.  

If interested in making a donation you can give it  to any member of the Cemetery Committee: Danny Morgan, Dennis Piercy or Waylan Piercy or you may mail the donation to 436 Davis Rd., Albany, Ky. 42602.

    

WAYNE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    The Wayne County Family Resource Center Advisory Council conducts meetings on the second Wednesday of every other month at 12 noon in the Family Resource Center office at Bell Elementary.

    

WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETINGS

    The WRW (Wayne Republican Women) 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 348-9250.

    

DAAD MEETING

    Come to a Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meeting and help take back your community from drugs. DAAD meets each fourth Thursday night at 6:30  p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. The meetings are free and open to everyone who would like to attend.

    

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

    Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered support group for anyone who has hurts, habits or hangups which includes just about all of us. Email celebraterecovery.wayne@gmail.com or call 340-9362 for details. For more information check out the following website www.daadunite.net.

    

DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY

    If you have loved ones buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and you would like to help with the mowing this summer then contact any member of the cemetery committee-Earl Neal, Glen Bertram or Hobert Brown. All donations will be appreciated.

    

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE OLD MONTICELLO CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of The Old Monticello Cemetery.  

Donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: P.O. Box 401, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

SECOND CHANCE OUTREACH CENTER

    Second Chance Outreach Center is a non-profit Christ centered addiction recovery program serving your local community. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addictive behaviors please feel free to call 24 hours for a free over the phone consultation or referral at 1-270-384-9548, or visit us at www.

2ndchanceoutreach.com.

    

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS LAKE CUMBERLAND CHAPTER

    A local chapter of The Compassionate Friends has been started in the Monticello area. The Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance, self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child. The organization welcomes bereaved parents, adult siblings, grandparents, and immediate family members to its meetings.

    Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Monticello United Methodist Church, 145 Michigan Avenue at 7 p.m. For additional information contact Jenny West, Chapter Leader at 340-1955.



OPEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

    An Open Grief Support Group, hosted by Hospice of Lake Cumberland, will be held the second Monday of every month from 6-8 p.m., EST at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Monticello office, located at 1219 North Main Street, Suite 5.



MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SBDM MEETING

    Monticello Elementary SBDM will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

    

BETHESDA CEMETERY DONATIONS

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Bethesda Cemetery. To donate send to 1265 Hwy. 858, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or for more information call 348-8190. 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OLD CHARITY CEMETERY

    Old Charity Cemetery is in need of donations for the mowing of the grounds. Anyone who has family buried there is asked to contribute to the cemetery fund. For new burial, it is encouraged that donations be made at the time of internment. Contributions may be made to Old Charity Cemetery Fund c/o Margie Alley, 261 Sam Alley Road, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

    The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 105 and Auxillary meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center on Columbia Ave. All veterans welcome.



MONTICELLO MS GROUP

    Monticello MS Group will have their monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month at Rosa's at 6 p.m.

        

STATE SERVICE OFFICER FOR DAVs WILL BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER EACH WEDNESDAY

    Donnie Blevins, Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans, will be at the Senior Citizens Building every Wednesday from 10 a.m.  

until 3 p.m. Any veterans or dependents in need of assistance should stop by during these hours.

                                                            

NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP

    New Covenant Fellowship, located in the Bell Subdivision, is beginning a church van ministry. Anyone who needs a ride can call

(606) 348-1855 or (606) 307-6246. Everyone is welcome.



CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND

    The Wayne County High School Class 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.



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.



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, 1396 Hwy.  

1275 S., Monticello, Ky. 42633.



SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ACTIVITIES

    The Wayne County Senior Citizens Center offers a variety of

activities: grocery shopping, monthly blood pressure checks, day and afternoon shopping trips, an 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, PO Box 489, Monticello, KY 42633.

    

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@windstream.net.