Monticello — GOSSAGE REUNION
The Gossage reunion will be held Sunday, August 31 at the Wayne County
Memorial Park in Monticello, Ky. at the large softball shelter.
OLD GLORY SCHOOL REUNION
Old Glory School reunion will be held on August 30 at 4 p.m. It will be
held at the church building. A potluck meal will be served. Come and enjoy
the afternoon.
JAMES D. AND JUAN DENNEY FAMILY REUNION
The James D. and Juan Denney family reunion will be held Sunday, August
31 at the Farm Bureau building basement. Doors open at 10 a.m. with a
potluck lunch to be served around 12 noon. All friends and relatives are
invited.
FREEDOM AND FOSTER SCHOOLS REUNION
The Freedom and Foster schools reunion will be Saturday, September 6, at
the Freedom United Baptist Church shelter house in the Freedom community,
everyone is invited to attend.
OLD CHARITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Old Charity Baptist Church located on Hwy. 1546, just off Hwy. 90
invites everyone to a special service Saturday, August 30 at 6 p.m. For
information contact Pastor Chester New at 606-348-6440.
COWAN FAMILY REUNION
The descendants of Ike and Lucinda Cowan will be hosting their 17th
annual family reunion. It will be Saturday, August 30 at the Farm Bureau
Office in Monticello, Ky. Please bring a covered dish, soda, dessert and a
gift for the auction. Dinner will be served at 1:30 p.m. For information,
call 348-5212 or 348-5676.
HILLBILLY THEME FAMILY GATHERING
The family of the late Herman (Brownie) Brown and the late Ruth (Bowlin)
Brown want to give all of youins an invite to come to our kin folks and
friends shindig on Sunday, August 31 at the Wayne County Sportsman's Club.
Bring some vittles and be ready to eat at 4 p.m. We'll have lots of fun
thangs to do after we eat. So throw on your overalls and mosie on over with
your youngins and kin and be ready to join us.
CAPPS AND BYRD REUNION
The descendants of Elvin P. Byrd and Dovie C. Byrd will be holding the
annual Capps and Byrd reunion on Saturday, October 11 from 7 a.m. to bug eye
at the Dale Hollow Lake State Park in Burkesville, KY. A fishing tournament
will be held at 7 a.m. Dinner will be served at approximately 3 p.m. with
family pictures to follow.
Please bring your favorite covered dish, family pictures, and any
information you would like to share. There will be music, entertainment, and
a Keith Byrd lecture series. For more information contact: Keith Byrd at
270-576-2835 or keithbyrdforbarakhussein08@yahoo.com
CHRISTIAN LIFE FELLOWSHIP
Christian Life Fellow-ship, located on Garth Street, Monticello, Ky.
will be hosting a special service Wings of Praise and Prayer, Saturday
August 23, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday August 24 at 11 a.m. There will be
ministering through the word and prayer from Sister Julie Laporta, from
Martinsville, Ind. Everyone welcome.
NEAL AND BLEVINS REUNION
The desendents of John and Mollie Blevins Neal will have our reunion
September 6 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the shelter house
next to the road. Potluck dinner at 12 noon.
JONESVILLE SCHOOL REUNION
The Jonesville School reunion will be held August 31 with lunch at noon.
Bring your own food and drinks for your family. Plan on spending the day and
having a great time. Bring a friend.
ROCK SPRINGS UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH
Rock Springs United Baptist church in the Jones Hollow community of
McCreary County, will be having a homecoming and 100th year anniversary
celebration on Sunday, August 31 at 10 a.m. with lunch being served around
12 noon. Everyone is invited to attend.
SUBER AND KATHERINE COOMER REUNION
The annual Suber and Katherine Coomer reunion will be held at the
Pulaski County Park just south of Somerset, Ky. on August 30, 2008. The
event will begin at 12 noon.
REVIVAL AT SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Spann Hill Baptist Church will have revival services starting Sunday,
August 24 with Bro. Larry Marcum as evangelist. Services will begin at 7
p.m. nightly. There will be special singing nightly. Pastor Roy Gregory and
congregation invite everyone to attend.
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT LOVELL CEMETERY
There will be a memorial service at Lovell Cemetery in the Delta
community on Sunday, August 24 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
TUCKER FAMILY REUNION
The Charlie and Eliza Tucker Family Reunion will be held Saturday,
August 30 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the Little League
shelter house. The reunion begins at 3 p.m. Please bring a covered dish,
pictures and musical instruments.
CRY OUT AMERICA!
There will be a Cry Out America program September 11 from 12 noon to 1
p.m. at the county courthouse. For more information contact the Wayne County
Coordinator at 606-340-8920.
HOMECOMING AT FAITH TEMPLE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
Homecoming services will be at Faith Temple Full Gospel Church, located
on West Highway 80 in the Royville community in Russell Springs, Ky.,
Sunday, August 24 at 10 a.m. Bro. Charles Mealing with Harvest Records will
be the special speaker at 12 noon. There will be special singing. A
fellowship meal will follow the service. Bro. Gene Sneed and Sister E.L.
Sneed and congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information, call
270-866-2010.
ABBOTT AND VAUGHN REUNION
The Abbott and Vaughn Reunion will be August 30 at the Monticello-Wayne
County Memorial Park in the large shelter house. All relatives and friends
are invited. Potluck lunch will be served at 12 noon.
ANDERSON REUNION
The Anderson Reunion will be held Sunday, August 31 at Monticello-Wayne
County Memorial Park in the large shelter house. Everyone please bring a
covered dish. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Anyone wishing to bring
musical instruments may do so. All friends and relatives are invited.
CORDELL HULL FESTIVAL PAGEANT
The Cordell Hull Festival Pageant will be September 20 at Pickett County
K-8 School Gym in Byrdstown, Tenn. Registra-tion will be at 2 p.m. for age
groups of infant through eight years of age, with the pageant beginning at 3
p.m. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. for the age groups of nine years
through 21 years, with that portion of the pageant beginning at 6 p.m. Dress
competition will be formal. For information, call Doris Stephenson at
931-864-6418; Laura Brown at 931-879-1050; Ashley Elmore at 931-864-6573;
Jean Branham at 931-864-7127; Lisa Huddleston at 931-864-3312; or Joyce Bond
at 931-864-7050.
ARCH MORGAN AND PEARL WOODS-CARTER REUNION
The first annual reunion of the familes of Arch Morgan and Pearl
Woods-Carter will be held August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Senior Citizen
Center on Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Ky. Please bring your family and
dish of your choice. Bring any old photos you would like to share with the
families.
FALL MEN'S/CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE TEAMS
Please contact the park office at 348-9551 if interested in having a
fall men's league team or a co-ed league team. This should be done by August
25. The leagues will begin the first week of September.
HOMECOMING AT MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH
Homecoming services at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church will be Sunday, August
24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Curtis Burnett. There will be special
singing and dinner. Everyone welcome.
REVIVAL AT SPANN HILL
Revival services will begin at Spann Hill Baptist Church on Sunday,
August 24 at 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. Larry Marcum will be the evangelist. Bro.
Roy Gregory and congregation invite everyone to attend.
RICHARDSON REUNION
The H.W. Richardson Reunion will be Saturday, August 30 at Monticello
Country Club. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Please bring up to
date pictures.
ANNUAL GRANT AND HATTIE GUFFEY DENNEY REUNION
The annual Grant and Hattie Guffey Denney Family and Friends Reunion
will be Saturday, September 6 at Wayne County Senior Citizens Center, 125
Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Ky. A potluck lunch will be served at 12
noon. Special activities are scheduled following the meal. For more
information, call 502-607-8993.
ATTENTION MHS CLASS OF 1968
Yikes, wow, yippee, hooray! We're having our 40th Class Reunion this
day, September 20 is when it's gonna be, at good ol' MHS, we hope your face
to see! Festivities begin in the MHS Cafeteria at 11 a.m. Please bring old
class/school and family photos to share with your "old" mates. We've planned
a special meal prepared by one of our talented classmates: smoked
tenderloin, bean soup, fried potatoes and onions. Please bring something
homemade, such as cornbread, salad, side dish or dessert. Please RSVP to
606-340-8661 before September 6.
MORROW/REYNOLDS REUNION
The Narvel and Dosha Morrow Reynolds Reunion will be Saturday, August 30
at the home of Radie Pendleton in the Betsey community. Lunch will be served
at 12 noon. Bring a covered dish and your genealogy updates. For more
information, call 348-5064.
EPH JONES FAMILY REUNION
The Eph Jones Family Reunion will be Sunday, August 31 at
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the same shelter house. There is a
change of time. It will begin at 4 p.m. with meal at 5 p.m. Reminder to
everyone: bring two covered dishes and for your family, 2-liters of drinks,
water and lemonade are suggested. Come prepared to visit and have lots of
fun. There will be music and crafts, tables will be set up for crafts.
ANNUAL BRANSCUM FAMILY REUNION
The annual Branscum Family Reunion will be Saturday, August 30 at
Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the rear softball shelter. Lunch
will be served at 12 noon. All family and friends are invited to attend.
Please bring a covered dish and enjoy the day.
JOINING HANDS FELLOWSHIP
Joining Hands Fellowship has special services at Jesus' Lighthouse, on
Highway 1009, the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. For more
information, call 340-9737 or 340-0523. Everyone is welcome.
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.
GOSPEL MEETING AT MONTICELLO CHURCH OF CHRIST
Monticello Church of Christ will have a gospel meeting Monday, August
18-Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. Raymond Castillo from
Burkesville, Ky. will be preaching. A Bible class study will be held on
Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
SHELBY HARDWICK FAMILY REUNION
The Shelby Hardwick Family Reunion will be Saturday, August 23 at 11
a.m. at the Tucker Shelter House in Bronston, Ky. All family and friends are
invited to attend.
HARDWICK/CARRENDER REUNION
The Hardwick and Carrender Reunion will be Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m.
at the Tucker Shelter House in Bronston, Ky. All family and friends are
invited to attend.
CARRENDER/CANADA REUNION
The Carrender and Canada Reunion will be Sunday, August 24 at 11 a.m. at
Burnside Island State Park Shelter #2. All family and friends are invited to
attend.
46TH ANNUAL CROSS FAMILY REUNION
The 46th annual Cross Family Reunion will be August 16 at 4 p.m. at the
Senior Citizen Center on Columbia Avenue. Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. All
family and friends are invited to attend.
SGT. YORK DAY
Vendors and crafters are needed for Sgt. York Day. Sgt. York Day is the
90th Anniversary Celebration of the WWI Battle in Chatel Chehery, France and
will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sgt. Alvin C. York Homeplace in
Pall Mall, Tenn. The event will feature music, crafts, historic activities,
tours, children's activities and much more. For more information and
application please call Angie York at 931-267-4724 or visit www.sgtyork.org.
PRAYER WALK FOR COMMUNITY CRUSADE
A prayer walk for the Wayne County Community Crusade will be held
Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County High School Gym. Everyone
is invited to participate in the prayer walk.
BELL FAMILY REUNION
The families of the late Alvin Bell and Virgil Bell and Robert Coffey
are having their reunion on September 6 at the Monticello-Wayne County
Memorial Park, in the large shelter house.
Dinner will be at 12 noon. Please bring a dish and come early to visit
with family and friends. Please bring old pictures to share with the family.
We are still working on the family cookbook. Bring more recipes.
If you have any questions, contact Wilma Jones at 348-5924 or Brenda
Bell at 348-8161.
WCHS CLASS OF 1989 REUNION
The WCHS Class of 1989 will hold its 20 year reunion the weekend of
September 19-20. A Homecoming Reception will be at WCHS Cafeteria on
September 19. A Family Social will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church from 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. on September 20. Detailed information will be mailed out so
please submit your address to stephanie.robinette@wayne.kyschools.us or call
WCHS at 606-348-5575 if you haven't already done so.
26TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK
Wayne County Cross Country is hosting the 26th annual 5K run/walk and a
one-mile fun run for the kids on August 30 at Monticello-Wayne County
Memorial Park. Registration begins at at 7 a.m. There is a registration fee
that includes a t-shirt. A discount is given for pre-registration that is
postmarked by August 11.
FREE FREEZING AND CANNING INFO
Stop by the Wayne County Extension Office and pick up some free
literature on freezing and canning. The recipes are the USDA approved way to
preserve food. Also you can have your Presto dial type canner lid tested
free of charge. The Extension Office is behind the post office. Call
348-8453 if you have questions.
SPARKS-MERIDETH REUNION
The Sparks-Merideth Reunion will be August 23 at Monticello-Wayne County
Memorial Park in the big shelter house starting at 9 a.m. A potluck lunch
will be served at 12 noon. All family and friends are welcome. We will have
special music. For more information, call Grace at 348-5914, Martha at
348-5068 or Lola at 340-1803.
WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY CRUSADE
The Wayne County Community Crusade will be September 21-24 at 7 p.m. ET
nightly at the Wayne County Gym. Evangelist is Steve Hale and Music Director
is Bob Smith. There is free childcare provided on-site. Check out the
website for more information: www.waynecrusade.org.
DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Wayne County residents are now eligible to receive reimbursement up to
$75 for the cost of properly disposing of or burying of dead animals. The
program is limited to private landowners. Please contact the Wayne County
Conservation District for more information at 606-348-9385.
VFW POST 5127 MEETING
The Charles E. Moore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5127 in Whitley City,
Ky. would be honored to have you as members. Our post is family-oriented‹no
alcohol. Our post meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at
McCreary County Library‹across from the courthouse. For more information,
please contact Comrade Dexter McKinney at 606-340-2563 or Commander Jimmie
W. Greene at 606-376-8372 or 606-376-7133.
DONATIONS FOR SHEARER VALLEY CEMETERY
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Shearer Valley Cemetery Fund
may do so at First Southern National Bank. Send donation to Shearer Valley
Cemetery Fund, First Southern National Bank, 216 N. Main St., Monticello, KY
42633.
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.
VIET-NAM REUNION
There will be a Viet-Nam reunion September 18-20 at Days Inn, Flora,
Ill. for the 544th Engr. Construction Support Co. Vung-Tau Viet-Nam Œ67-'68.
For more information, contact P.O.C. Art Halmstead at 920-738-5326.
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.
MHS 20TH REUNION
The Monticello High School Class of 1988 is having their 20th Reunion
this summer. Please e-mail Mary Davis McLean at
mary.mclean@monticello.kyschools.us or call 606-340-9341.
43RD ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Booth spaces are available for arts and crafts, etc. for the 43rd annual
Ice Cream Social on August 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Helen Parish
Center, 460 Calvery Drive, Glasgow, Ky. 10x12 spaces are available for a
fee. Bring your own setup. Brawa will be here with aniamals to adopt, also
the Barren River cloggers will be here at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Barbara
Cummings at 270-678-8899 for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.