Monticello — MARCH OF DIMES KICKOFF
March of Dimes Kickoff is May 31 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial
Park. There will be games for the family, live entertainment, silent
auction, car/motorcycle show. For more info contact Suzanna Powell at
340-8333 ext. 223.
4-H LAWN TRACTOR SCHOOL
There will be a 4-H Lawn Tractor School on June 6. The class is open to
all youth ages 9-18. Class size is limited, reserve your place by calling
the Cooperative Extension Service at 606-348-8453.
11TH ANNUAL L.C. GOSPEL MUSIC FEST
The 11th annual Lake Cumberland Gospel Music Fest will be Saturday, June
7 at 6 p.m. EDT at Pickrell Auditorium. The music fest is featuring Three
Bridges, The Cupps and The Fall Creek Boys. For more information, call
606-307-6246. A love offering will be taken for singers.
WAYNE CO. HOSPITAL BLOOD DRIVE
The next local blood drive is at Wayne County Hospital on May 21 from 9
a.m. to 12 noon at the KBC Bloodmobile at 166 Hospital Street, Monticello,
Ky. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling
1-800-775-2522.
OLD CHARITY BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVAL
Revival services will begin May 18 at Old Charity Baptist Church,
located off Highway 1546. Services will begin at 6:30 p.m. nightly.
Evangelists will be Kenneth Thompson and Denzil Jones.
GREENWOOD MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church will have a Centennial Celebration
on Saturday, June 7 beginning at 11 a.m. Throughout the day, there will be a
yard sale, bake sale, craft sale, door prizes and live gospel singing. The
church is located just off of South US 27 approximately three miles south of
McCreary/Pulaski county line on Road 2282. For information, contact Charles
Hughes at 606-561-5284 or Brenda Moore at 606-376-3808.
GEAR UP SPONSORS FREE PROGRAMS
The GEAR UP program at Wayne County School is sponsoring a "Summer
College Experience" at Somerset Community College on June 23-24 for current
seventh and eighth graders at WCMS. There will also be an ACT workshop for
current eighth and ninth graders at Wayne County School on June 25-26 also
at the college. There will be a short registration meeting at the WCMS
Library on Thursday, May 15 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For questions please
call 340-0149.
CLAY HILL BAPTIST MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial services at Clay Hill Baptist Church will be Sunday, May 18 at
10 a.m. Featured singers will be Heavenly Praise from Edmonton, Ky. Lunch
will be served. Everyone is invited.
CARTER-DANIEL REUNION
The annual Carter-Daniel reunion will be Saturday, May 24 at
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the same
building as last year. Please bring your favorite covered dish to share and
join us this year.
DENNEY-CATRON REUNION
The Denney-Catron reunion will be Saturday, June 14 at the Rescue Squad
building on Boone Street beginning around 12 noon. Bring a covered dish and
join us. For more information, call Alice Roberts at 606-348-4478. Everyone
welcome.
BELL ELEMENTARY DANCE
Bell Elementary will be hosting a dance on Thursday, May 15 from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. in Bell's Gym. There is an entry fee per child while parents get
in free. There will be pizza, hot dogs, chips, drinks and desserts offered
for a small fee. Come out and join us for a night of family fun.
BELL FAMILY REUNION
The Bell family reunion will be Sunday, May 25 at the home of Bobby
Kennedy in the Stop community on Highway 1546. Bring a dish or two for the
potluck lunch and any photos and stories to share. Any questions, please
call Sheila Kennedy at 606-348-3848 or Vera Kennedy at 340-1922.
PIERCY REUNION
The annual Millard and Kate Piercy reunion will be Saturday, May 24 at
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Lunch will be at 12 noon. Bring a
covered dish. This year we are having a white elephant auction if you want
to bring something. Also bring pictures to share. Friends are also welcome
to visit and spend the day with us.
DECORATION SERVICE AT DODSON CEMETERY
Decoration services at the Dodson Cemetery near Gregory will be Sunday,
May 18 at 2 p.m.
FOSTER CLARK CEMETERY
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial services at Foster-Clark Cemetery in the Freedom community will
be Friday, May 30 at 10 a.m.
DONATIONS FOR OLD BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH CEMETERY
If you have any family or friends buried in the Old Bethel Bible Church
Cemetery in the Alpha community and would like to make a donation for a new
fence and the upkeep of the cemetery, please send donation to: Doris Tucker,
H.C. 71 Box 29, Alpha, KY 42603.
DONATIONS FOR LOWER DENNEY CEMETERY
If you have any family or friends buried in the Lower Denney Cemetery
and would like to make donations for upkeep. Send donations to: Thurman
Tucker, H.C. 71 Box 29, Alpha, KY 42603.
GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
Vacation Bible School at Gap Creek Baptist Church will be June 2-6 from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. The theme is "The Good News Games." Everyone
welcome. For information, call 348-9679.
ANNUAL HANCOCK REUNION
The descendants of George and Maggie Hancock will hold their annual
reunion Sunday, May 25 at 12 noon in the roadside shelter of the
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Please bring a covered dish, old
photos and memories to share. Come and enjoy an afternoon with family and
friends. For additional information, call Tonya at 606-348-9013. We hope to
see you there!
PAWS IN THE PARK
The Wayne County Humane Society, Pawsibilities Unleashed, DAAD, Regional
Victims Service Program and other community groups would like to invite
everyone to Paws in the Park Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will
be games, prizes, food, and special guest "The Chicken Man."
BEST PET PHOTO CONTEST
The Wayne County Humane Society is sponsoring a Best Pet photo contest.
Send a photo of your pet to WCHS, PO Box 1400, Monticello, KY 42633. All
photos must be postmarked by May 17 and will become the property of the
WCHS. Photos will be on display at Paws in the Park on Saturday, May 31.
Come vote for your favorite.
HICKS FAMILY REUNION
The Hicks Family Reunion for the descendants of Mintford Hicks will be
Sunday, May 25 at 12 noon at Wayne County Park next to Tot Lot. Lunch will
be potluck and bring a dish or two and something to drink. Hope you can be
there to share photos and stories. For questions, please call Millard Hicks
at 606-348-5260 or 606-278-4108; or Sylvia Ferrell at 606-348-3543 or
606-383-0327.
SENATOR BARACK OBAMA DAY
Senator Barack Obama Day will be Saturday, May 17 at Monticello-Wayne
County Memorial Park between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. It is hopeful and very
possible that the senator may be in the area. Refreshments will be
available.
GOSPEL SINGING AND SUPPER
There will be a gospel singing and supper at Jesus' Lighthouse Church,
on 1009 by 200, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rev.
Antha Sally Dishman at 606-340-9737 or 606-340-0523.
ATTENTION: ALL HUFFAKERS, BRIDGEMANS, CARTERS, FOSTERS, MORGANS
Extended family reunion Saturday, June 28 at Monticello United Methodist
Church Huffaker Fellowship Hall. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. EST,
lunch at 12 noon, entertainment from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Bring musical instruments
if you like to "jam", photos old and new, family stories, etc. Head count is
needed as soon as possible if you plan to attend the festivities. There will
be a donation jar for food and scheduled musical entertainment. For
information, please contact Mary Jane Huffaker at 606-340-8661 or Ralph
Huffaker at 352-595-5117.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD REVIVAL
Monticello First Church of God, 427 Old Highway 90, will be having
revival services Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. each evening.
Services will be at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday morning. The evangelist is Bro.
Robert Kincaid. For more information or transportation, call 348-7294.
ANNUAL BROWN-BOWLIN REUNION
The family of the late Herman "Brownie" Brown and the late Ruth Bowlin
Brown will be having a potluck dinner and reunion on Saturday, May 17 at
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. All
friends and relatives are invited to join us in a day of fun and fellowship.
Please bring a covered dish and enjoy this special day with us. We are also
asking everyone to bring a copy of their favorite recipe so that we can
compile a family cookbook.
OPEN QUARTER HORSE SHOW
Cumberland River Wranglers 4-H Horse Club is hosting an open horse show
Saturday, May 17 at Marrowbone Community Park (10 miles west of Burkesville,
just off of Highway 90). The show starts at 6 p.m. with training beginning
at 3 p.m. There is an admission price and concessions are available on site.
Payback is 75 percent with added money in 4-D poles and barrels. For more
information, contact David Mann at 270-433-5965. All proceeds go to the 4-H
Horse Club.
KY APPALACHIAN CRAFT FAIR
The Center for Rural Development is hosting the Kentucky Appalachian
Craft Fair‹From Our Hands to Yours Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29. During
the fair, artists and craftspeople from southern and eastern Kentucky will
come together to display their talents and offer a variety of works for
demonstration and for purchase. Individual artists and crafters will be
exhibiting as well as craft guilds and cooperatives around the region.
W.C. YOUTH SERVICES CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL
On June 3, the Wayne County Youth Services Center Advisory Council will
meet at Wayne County High School in room 154 at 9 a.m. Non-members are
welcomed, too.
MILL SPRINGS CORNBREAD FESTIVAL
The Monticello Woman's Club is sponsoring the Cornbread Festival on
Saturday, May 24 at historic Mill Springs Park. Lunch will be served from 11
a.m.-1:30 p.m. for a fee. There will be arts and crafts exhibits. Mill
grinding exhibition at 2 p.m. The gift shop will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5
p.m.
BENEFIT POKER RUN PLANNED FOR BRUMLEY
There will be a "Born to Ride" Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, June 7
for Phil Brumley. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the National Guard
Armory. The first 100 riders to register will receive a free t-shirt.
The ride will begin at 12 noon. There is a cost per bike and per rider.
All proceeds will go to help with medical expenses for Brumley, who suffered
a heart attack two years ago and spent 11 months in the hospital.
There will be a hog roast following the ride. Anyone who would like more
information about the event can contact Della Criswell at 606-348-6555.
SAVE ON AUTO INSURANCE
AARP will hold a 50 and Alive Class May 28 and 29 at the Senior Citizen
Center. The class will be held from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. Call
606-348-9229 for more information.
BENEFIT SINGING
There will be an annual benefit singing for the upkeep of Sherd Dobbs
Cemetery at Cherokee United Baptist Church on May 17 starting at 6 p.m.
Featured singers will be Jimmy Waters, The Clark Brothers and Ride Out the
Storm. Donations are also accepted at the Bank of McCreary County.
WCHS 1960 CLASS REUNION
The old Wayne County High School cafeteria building will be the site for
the 1960 class reunion on May 24 beginning at 2 p.m. There will be a catered
meal served about 4 p.m. Please contact Helen Massengale at 606-348-9187;
Barbara Denney at 606-348-7420; Betty Tucker at 606-348-6686; or Betty
Buckley at 606-348-3453.
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. Rev. Danny Lawless is the coordinator and Rev.
Ross Parmley is the assistant. For more information, call 348-1592.
RED CROSS GOLF SCRAMBLE
The Lake Cumberland Area Red Cross benefiting Pulaski, Wayne, Clinton
and McCreary counties will have a golf scramble Wednesday, May 21 at Eagles
Nest County Club with shotgun start at 1 p.m. It is a four person scramble
format. Deadline to enter is May 16. There will be door prizes early, free
hot dogs and refreshments on the course and awards given.
JEREMY HICKS MOTORCYCLE RALLY MAY 31
The Jeremy Hicks Motorcycle Rally to benefit St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital will be Saturday, May 31. All proceeds will benefit the
children at St. Jude. The ride will originate at Action Motorsports in
Monticello and will end at Wolf River Resort at Dale Hollow Lake.
All riders will receive a t-shirt and lunch as well as a chance at many
great door prizes such as a shotgun, pontoon rental, motorcycle accessories,
etc. More information will be released in the next few weeks. Please ride
with us to help fight childhood cancer.
LCCAA CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE
Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency will host a charity golf
scramble on Thursday, May 15 at Somerset Country Club in Somerset, Ky. There
is a fee to participate. All proceeds will benefit the senior citizen
centers. Call 1-800-928-6382 to register. You may also register at the
Somerset Country Club Pro Shop.
Lunch is at 12 noon; Scramble for four player teams is at 1 p.m.; 9-Hole
Shootout for a single player is at 5 p.m.
50TH KOGER REUNION
The 50th Koger Reunion will be held July 18-20 in Richmond, Ky. You can
reserve your room at the Hampton Inn by June 16 to get the special rate and
give them confirmation #80657643 Koger Reunion. Banquet Night requires
pre-registration and payment by July 5.
For more information, contact Janice Koger Earnest, 405 Michael Court,
Richmond, KY 40475; 859-623-8842; or jearnest@roadrunner.com.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER ACTIVITIES
The Wayne County Senior Citizen Center offers a variety of activities:
grocery shopping, blood pressure (monthly), day and afternoon shopping
trips, health clinic (annually), 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.
SLAVEN FAMILY REUNION
The Slaven, Slavin, Slavy, Slavey (any spelling) Family Reunion will be
Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-3p.m. in McCreary County, Ky. at Sand Hill
Camp shelter house, located on Highway 700 five miles east of U.S. Highway
27. Watch for Slaven Reunion sign.
If you are a Slaven or descended from a Slaven from along the Ky./Tenn.
line, you are invited. Get to know your extended family. Learn more about
your history. Write down and bring along as many names and dates on
brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. as you can find. Bring old
photos and family stories to share. Invite other family members, come enjoy
the Slaven/Slavy/Slavins family and have a good time.
It will be a "pitch in dinner." Bring enough food and soft drinks for
your
family and a little extra to share with others. Plates, cups, napkins,
silverware will be furnished.
Make your motel reservations early. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for
a listing of motels. Any questions contact: Ann Slaven Brotzge, 800 Mangham
Rd., Griffin, GA 30224; 770-314-4427; cbrotzge@bullitt.net.
END OF SPRING FLING IN NANCY, KY
There will be an End of Spring Fling: Arts, Crafts and Yard Sale
Festival on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Seivers Masonic Lodge,
Highway 80 in Nancy, Ky.
There will be live music, great food, face painting, door prizes, arts,
crafts, yard sale items and family photos.
For more information, contact Trinnie Tapley at 561-8520 after 5 p.m.;
Sandra Brans at 679-2439; Janet Neace at 871-9563; or Betty Barnett at
871-9841.
4-H CAMP
There is currently a waiting list for 4-H Camp. If you are still
interested in going, please stop by the Extension Office to have your name
placed on the waiting list.
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.
4-H CANS FOR CAMP
If you collect aluminum cans, you may drop them off at the Extension
Office for the Cans for Camp project. Proceeds from collection support 4-H
programs in Wayne County and more specifically the 4-H Camp Scholarship
Fund.
D.A.V. AND AUXILIARY MEETING
The Disabled American Veterans and the Auxiliary meet the first Monday
of each month at the Senior Citizen Building at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are
welcome.
E-911 MAPPING AND ADDRESSING
The Wayne County E-911 Office of Mapping and Addressing request the
assistance of all county landlords. Attempts are being made to verify
tenants in the correct rental places. Please contact Martha Chaplin or
Oakley Crabtree, Jr. at 606-307-3833 to schedule an appointment to assist in
this matter from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or stop by the office located on
the second floor of the Wayne County Courthouse. Your assistance is greatly
appreciated.
WCHS CLASS OF 1989 REUNION
The WCHS Class of 1989 20 year reunion will be held in the fall of 2008.
Please submit your contact information by e-mailing your name, address and
phone number to wchsclassof89reunion@yahoo.com or by calling Beth Boston at
606-307-4159 or Belinda Corder at 859-623-8097. Please submit this
information ASAP for planning purposes.
THRASHER "PROUD HERITAGE" NOTE CARDS
Wayne County Extension Homemakers are selling note cards of the winter
print of Mill Springs Mill, "Proud Heritage." The 5x7 cards and envelopes
are $1 each and sold in sets of 5 cards for $5. Cards are available from any
Extension Homemaker member or the Wayne County Extension Service behind the
Post Office. Call the Extension office for details 348-8453.
BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL
The Bell Elementary SBDM Council conducts regular monthly meetings on
the fourth Monday of each month at 4 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All
members of the school community and general public are cordially invited to
attend.
2008 W.C. HISTORICAL SOCIETY CALENDARS
2008 Wayne County Historical Society Calendars available for purchase at
the Wayne County Museum on Main Street in Monticello.
MCCREARY COUNTY WRESTLING CLUB BOOSTERS TO HOST BINGO
McCreary County Wrestling Club Boosters will be hosting Bingo on Tuesday
and Friday evenings at 6 p.m. at SawBucks Bingo Hall on Old Highway 27 in
Stearns, Ky. (License #ORG001987.) Help support our wrestlers every Tuesday
and Friday. For more information call 606-376-8842.
MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH COOKBOOKS
The Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church still has copies of its "A Taste of
Heaven" cookbook for sale. Book price is $10.50. It can be purchased at the
Wayne County Public Library.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE
The 175th anniversary of First Christian Church, Recipes and
Remembrances Cookbook is still available for sale. For information you may
call the church office at 606-348-5131 or Betty Wright at 606-348-8551.
MONTICELLO CLASS OF 1983
Monticello Class of 1983 is putting together a committee to plan the
25th class reunion. Contact Tammy Sexton Gregory at 348-6044.
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.
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&T; Bank,
Cumberland Crossing, Monticello, KY 42633 or Irene Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875,
Monticello, KY 42633.
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.
WIC INCOME GUIDELINES
WIC (the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
is a national program that helps low-income families meet nutritional needs.
Who is financially eligible for WIC? Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding
women, infants and children up to age five years may be eligible if their
family income is at or below the 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
For example: a family of one with a yearly income of $18,889; a family
of two with a yearly income of $25,327; or a family of four with a yearly
income of $38,203 may be eligible. Call your local health department to find
out if you or your children qualify for WIC. The WIC Program does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or
disability.
REVELATION STUDY
South Main Church is studying Revelation on Wednesday nights beginning
at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Don Huffaker invites everyone to attend.
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.
Bro. Jimmy Mason and Pastor Jeannie Mason extend an invitation for you
to attend Sunday service at 2 p.m.
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.
EMT BASIC COURSE
Anyone interested in participating in an EMT Basic Course needs to
contact Michael Wallace 606-271-6767 or Scott Coggins 606-271-0546.
GASTRIC BYPASS SUPPORT GROUP
The Gastric Bypass Support Group will meet regularly on the first
Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the basement of the library. The general
public is invited to attend. For more information call Lilly Pearl Brown
606-348-7007.
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.