9-15-10 — SAGE KNOLL FESTIVAL

    The Sage Knoll Festival featuring bluegrass, gospel, and country music will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 5 p.m. at Danny and Catha Sexton's home. There will be great music and chili. Please bring any dish or snack foods, soft drinks and lawn chairs. Directions from South Main St., Monticello: Take Rd. 167 approx. 1-1/2 miles to Rd. 200; travel 1/2 mile and turn left on Sexton Rd. Signs will be posted. Shuttles will be available.



BURGESS REUNION

    The Burgess reunion will be held Saturday, September 25 at the Senior Citizens Building. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the meal at noon.



DOBBS AND GIBSON REUNION

    The Dobbs and Gibson family reunion will be held on October 9 at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the big shelter house starting at 12 p.m. Dinner will start at 1 p.m., please bring a covered dish. Everyone come and have a good time. Also, if you have any pictures or information you would like to share, bring it along. For more information call Rosie Prince at 348-7990 or Susan Denney at 307-8500 or Phyllis Lowe at 348-5456.



REVIVAL AT MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

    Meadow Creek Baptist Church will be having revival Sunday through Friday, September 19-24 starting at 6 p.m. The evangelist is Bro. David Baker, the pastor is Bro. Howard Slagle. There will be special music each night. Come and worship with us.



VISITING DR. KHDAIR

    There will be a special tour to Birmingham, Ala. to visit and have lunch with Dr. Khdair on October 20-21. The deadline is September 20. For more information call Joyce Fuller at 348-9229



HOMECOMING AT CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH

    Concord Baptist Church will be celebrating their 185th anniversary on Sunday, October 3. Services will start at 10 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. The Woodmen Quartet from Indiana will be singing. Come worship with us and enjoy a day of fellowship.

   

W.C. ASSOCIATION OF BAPTISTS ANNOUNCE ANNUAL MEETING

    Messengers from the churches of the Wayne County Association of Southern Baptists will meet for their 107th Annual Meeting at Rogers Grove Baptist Church. The first session is Monday, September 20 and the second session is Tuesday, September 21. Both sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

    The annual meeting is a time of inspiration, encouragement and fellowship with one another.

    Keith McKim will moderate the meetings. On Monday evening, Kenneth Dick will bring the annual sermon. Buddy Duke will bring the mission message on Tuesday evening. Robert Spradlin is the Director of Missions. Guests are welcome.

   

CHAMBER LUNCHEON

    The Chamber Luncheon will be on Thursday, September 16 at El Cazador at noon. The guest speaker will be Harlan Ogle talking about the progress of the museum renovations.

   

PINK CELEBRATION

    The Wayne County Women's Cancer Coalition and Wayne County Hospital invite you to a Pink Celebration of National Breast Cancer awareness month on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital walk-in mammogram clinic. There will be free blood sugar and blood pressure screenings, breast health information, refreshments and more. Call 340-3236 to schedule a mammogram and also ask about a bone density test.

   

THE BURKS-WILSON    REUNION

    The Burks-Wilson reunion will be Saturday, October 9 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at the shelter in the back. A pot luck dinner will start at noon. Please bring your favorite dish and a 2 liter of pop. Come around 10 a.m. for singing and fellowship. We hope to see you all there and remember that God is good.



GARNER REUNION

    The family of Lucille Garner and the late Raymond Garner will be meeting on September 25 at noon at Cabell Grove Church. Please bring a covered dish and join us.

   

MONTICELLO CHEERLEADERS CAR WASH/YARD SALE

    The Monticello Cheerleaders will be having a car wash and yard sale on Saturday, September 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monticello Utility Commission office parking lot. Please come out and support the MHS cheerleaders.

   

CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET DAY

      Clean your medicine cabinet out day will be on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center parking lot. DAAD and UNITE will be presenting the Pill Dragon which is a mobile incinerator that was donated to them by the National Guard. Everyone is encouraged to bring their out-of-date or unused over-the-counter or prescription medications for proper disposal, they will be destroyed on-site.  For more information call 1-866-678-6483 or visit www.operationunite.org or www.kypride.org.

   

WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1960 CLASS FIFTY YEAR REUNION

    The Wayne County High School Class of 1960 will be honored on Friday, September 24, at the Wayne County football game during half time. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. The class reunion will be held on Saturday, September 25 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the large shelter house starting around 10 a.m. Please bring your own lunch and lawn chairs. Planned class member activities will start around 2 p.m. These activities include a candle lighting ceremony, a catered meal, and a private performance at the Wayne Theatre with Rick Staley as Elvis.

   

WAYNE COUNTY CLASS OF 1966 FALL GET-TOGETHER

    The Wayne County Class of 1966 will be having their fall get-together on September 25 at the home of  Nick Humble. All class mates and spouses are encouraged to attend this fun filled afternoon. If  you can attend, please notify Betty Raines Alley at 348-7832 or Janet Barnes Bell at 348-6471. Don't miss this chance to visit with class mates and have a wonderful time.

   

REVIVAL AT MISSOURI HOLLOW BAPTIST CHURCH

    The Missouri Hollow Baptist Church will be having revival services from September 12-18 starting a 6:30 p.m. nightly. Bro. Kenneth Thompson will be the evangelist. Bro. Curtis Burnett and the church invite everyone to attend.

   

DAYMAR COLLEGE GRADUATION

    The Daymar College graduation ceremony will be held Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at the Albany Independent Baptist Church, located on Copeland Drive in Albany, Ky.

   

WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TO HONOR 1991 GRADUATES

    Wayne County High School will be honoring the Class of 1991 at their homecoming football game, Friday, October 1. The reunion will be held in the Wayne County High School cafeteria. The cafeteria will be open after half time of the football game, for those of you who would like to come early and visit.

    Following the game, refreshments will be served in the cafeteria. If you cannot attend the game, please come to the cafeteria for the reunion. If you cannot attend, please contact the high school at 348-5575 and give them your information.



GUFFEY-ACREY REUNION

    The Joe (Spider) Guffey and Maggie Acrey Guffey reunion will be held on Saturday afternoon, October 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. E.T. It will be held a the Davis Chapel Church shelter house at Alpha, Ky. The meal will start at 4:30. Please bring a covered dish and an item for the auction. Drinks and paper products will be provided.

   

JOHN AND BESSIE STRINGER WEST FAMILY REUNION

    The John and Bessie Stringer West family reunion will be held on Saturday, September 18 at the Monticello-Wayne Memorial Park, big shelter house. We will begin at 10:30 with lunch served at 12 noon. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

   

23RD ANNUAL DOSS/THORNTON REUNION

    The Doss/Thornton reunion will take place on Saturday, September 25 at the Monticello/Wayne County Park located on Michigan Avenue in Monticello, Ky. This reunion is for any descendants of James "Jim" Doss and Julia "Jude" Thornton. The 2010 reunion will be held in the shelter house next to Michigan Avenue, to the right of the park entrance. Hope to see you there!

   

"SHARING OUR BEST" COOKBOOK AVAILABLE

    The Wayne County Extension Homemakers have released their new cookbook, "Sharing Our Best." The cookbook costs $15 and makes the perfect gift for birthday, thank you gifts, household showers, graduation, Christmas or any occasions.

   

"SHARING OUR BEST" SAMPLER NIGHT

    The Wayne County Extension Homemakers will host a "Sharing Our Best" Sampler Night on Friday, October 8 from 6-8 p.m. in the John Rickett Meeting Room (lower level) of the Wayne County Extension Office. The sampler night will give individuals the opportunity to enjoy recipes from the Extension Homemakers' new cookbook, "Sharing Our Best." Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased from any Homemaker, at the Extension Office, or at the door. Copies of the "Sharing Our Best" cookbook will be available to purchase for $15. For more information call (606) 348-8453.

   

THOMPSON REUNION

    The Thompson family reunion will be Saturday, September 25 at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at the shelter by the office. We will be there at 10 a.m. and lunch is at 12 noon. Please bring a dish and drinks to share. For information call (606) 348-5978. All friends and relatives are welcome.

   

WAYNE COUNTY FAST PITCH SOFTBALL SIGN UP

    The Wayne County Fast Pitch softball will be having sign-up for grades 4-8 at the Wayne County Softball field on August 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $15.

   

ARCH MORGAN AND PEARL WOODS-CARTER REUNION

    The third annual reunion of the family's of Arch and Martha Morgan and Pearl Woods-Carter will be held September 12 at the Senior Citizens Building on Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Ky.

    Please bring your family and a dish of your choice. We will eat at 1 p.m. Relax and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with live music by JB Davis and Friends, Clyde Pyles, Clyde Stinson, Bill Huffaker and other family members. Bring any old photos you would like to share with the family. Hope to see you there.

   

TUGGLE REUNION

    The Tuggle reunion will be held on September 26 all day long. Please bring food and a drink and join us. The reunion will take place at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. For more information call 348-7764.

   

BERTRAM REUNION

    The children of the late Hayden Bertram and Annie Catron Bertram would like to invite all relatives and friends to the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park on Sunday, September 19. The reunion will take place in shelter house number 1. Please bring a covered dish and spend the day with us. Lunch will start at noon.



WKU ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR TO VISIT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS

    Rachel Walston, an admissions counselor at Western Kentucky University, will be visiting area high schools this fall to discuss with prospective students the opportunities offered at WKU.

    Walston will visit Monticello High School on September 27 at 9:50 a.m. She will visit Wayne County High School on September 27 at 11:50 a.m.

   

JONES REUNION

    The family of the late Russell and Alice (Davis) Jones will be having a family reunion on Saturday, September 18 at the Senior Citizens building on Columbia Ave. All family and friends are welcome to bring a covered dish and join us for good food and fellowship. Lunch will begin around 12 noon.

   

QUILT WORKSHOP

    The Berea Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Sue Benner, internationally renowned quilt instructor from Dallas, Texas will be teaching a 2-day extended workshop, titled "Fusing the Grid." students will create a series of several art quilts based on the grid using fusible web. This is a great workshop for developing new directions in color, working in a series, and experimenting with silk and other fibers. The workshop will be held October 22-23 at the Broadway Building in Berea. Call 986-9402 for more information.

   

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPING BASICS CLASS

    The Berea Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer a Camping Basics class for individuals with Special Needs of all ability levels and ages! Join us on Saturday, September 18 from 7-8 p.m. at the Berea City park in Berea for and introduction to camping and basic outdoor safety!. Call 986-9402 for more information.

       

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OFFICER TO ASSIST AREA VETERANS

    Gary Jones, Field Representative for the KY Dept of Veterans Affairs, will be available to assist veterans in Wayne County at the National Guard Armory, Monticello, Ky. He will be there on Tuesday, September 21 from 9 a.m. through 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 information, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary Jones, Regional Field Representative for the KDVA at (800-850-1392) or (270-651-9578).

   

SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC

    There will be a spay and neuter clinic on September 17 at the Wayne County Park. To sign up for the clinic will be September 2 and 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at McDonalds. Proof of rabies vaccination must be shown at the time of sign-up or rabies vaccinations will be given at time of spay or neuter (state law) The cost of the vaccinations is $8.  All services must be paid for at sign-up. Walk-in Vaccinations will also be available after 10 a.m.  Due to health issues only animals under forty pounds will be eligible for the surgery. Also there is no grant money available. The clinic is being sponsored by the Wayne County Humane Society. For more information contact 343-0096.

   

WCHS CLASS OF 2000 REUNION

    The Wayne County High School Class of 2000 will be having their 10 year class reunion on Saturday, November 6. The event will take place at the Wayne County High School Cafeteria and will begin at 6:00 in the afternoon. Dinner will be served and a $10 catering fee will be needed for each person attending the reunion. Please contact Stephanie Branscum at 606-875-4751 to RSVP by Saturday, October 16.  No formal invitations will be sent. Hope to see there!

   

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.

   

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES CLASSES

    The Wayne County Health Department will be offering Living Well with Diabetes classes on  October 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1-3:30 p.m. Preregistration is required for evening sessions and support group, call 1-800-928-4416 ext. 166.

   

21ST ANNUAL FRIENDS OF LAKE CUMBERLAND CLEANUP

    The 21st Annual Friends of Lake Cumberland Cleanup will be held Saturday, September 18. Volunteers and concerned citizens may help clean up trash, old tires, appliances and other items that litter the shore line. Participants should check in on September 18 at 9 a.m. EDT and 8 a.m. CDT at Grider Hill Dock, Lake Cumberland State Dock Ramp, Cave Springs Marina, Conley Bottom Marina, Waitsboro Recreation Area and General Burnside Island State Park. Following the cleanup volunteers are invited to a free cookout, with door prizes, at General Burnside Island at 3 p.m. EDT and Lake Cumberland State Park at 3 p.m. CDT. For more information call Steve at 606-451-1402.

   

GRASS IN THE CITY CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER

    Grass in the City will be closed for the summer. They will be re-opening on the first Friday of October.

   

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.

   

THE GATHERING

    Come worship with us on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. and the third Friday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Senior Services Center. We practice lively Davidic form of worship with flags, dance, and contemporary and messianic music. We are non-denominational, full gospel, messianic believers. For more information contact ministers Lee and Rita Hensler at 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.

   

4TH ANNUAL STEEL HORSE STAMPEDE

    The 4th annual Steel Horse Stampede will be Sunday, September 26. The event will take place in Burksville, Ky. in Cumberland County. Steel horse riders come and join us to stomp out cancer. The Steel Horse Stampede is a Relay for Life event. For more information contact kytuba@gmail.



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.



DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery. Anyone interested in making a donation may mail the donation to Leland Gregory, 441 Castle Street, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or a deposit may be made at Monticello Bank.

   

PARMLEYS GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

    Parmleys Grove Baptist Church is in the process of building a new church. Anyone who would like to make a donation can contact one of the building committee members: Stacy Slagle, Ryan Gregory, Lewis Turpin, Lance Turner or Vannie Hatfield. You can also send any donations to 1654 Hwy 789, Monticello, Ky. 42633. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. For more information you may call 606-348-9641.

   

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 Citizen Center on Columbia Ave. All veterans welcome.



W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH 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. 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. As a result of our fund raising efforts, we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.



MONTICELLO MS GROUP

    The Monticello MS Group monthly meeting will be temporarily moved to McDonalds in Monticello. The meetings take place the first Thursday of each month. Everyone interested is invited to attend.

       

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 7 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 hurt, 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.daddunite.net

           

STATE SERVICE OFFICER 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.

                               

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.                                   

W.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY

    The W.C Republican Party will be having a general meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at the ASPIRE Center at 6 p.m. All republicans welcome.

           

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.

                                               

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.

                           

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, 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, PO Box 489, Monticello, KY 42633.

   

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@windstream.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 6-8 p.m. All strings welcome, no amps. Come and jam with your friends. For more information, call 270-343-4030.



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.

   

NARCONON INFORMATION

    Narconon wants to remind everyone that abuse of addictive drugs is on the rise. Learn the signs and get someone the help they need. For a free brochure call 1-877-413-3073 or go online at www.drugsno.com.

   

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.

   

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.  To make a donation call 606-348-7786.



NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING

    The ‘Better Late Than Never' group of narcotics anonymous will meet on every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. EST at the City Hall in Monticello, Ky.



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.



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.

   

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.