Monticello — CENTRAL UNION SEPARATE BAPTIST CHURCH

Central Union Separate Baptist Church will be having Old Fashion Day on

Sunday, September 7 beginning at 10 a.m. The special singers will be the

Lake Cumberland Singers. The guest speaker will be Bro. Matthew Dalton. The

pastor Bro. Rodney Smith and the congregation invite everyone to attend.



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 Park

shelter house #1, on Sunday, September 21. Lunch will be at 12 noon, bring a

dish and spend the day with us.



DAVIS FAMILY REUNION

The annual Davis Family reunion will be held Saturday, September 13 from

10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon. All relatives and friends are invited to

join the fun and fellowship as the Davis Family reunites. Please bring

pictures or records that would be of interest to the Davis/Marsh family

history.

Centennial

CELEBRATION AT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Come celebrate 100 years with the Church of the Nazarene. Monticello

First Church of the Nazarene will be holding a Centennial Celebration on

Sunday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Program includes a play entitled "Hallelujah

March" as well as a reception in the afternoon at 3 p.m. Anyone who has any

information about the history of the church or its people is asked to

contact Anita Kidd at (606) 340-9040 or the church office at (606) 348-6294.



BELL FAMILY REUNION

The families of the late Alvin Bell and Virgil Bell and Robert Coffey

are having their reunion on Saturday, 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.

21ST CENTURY



COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER

The Monticello Independent School, 21st Century after school program

will be beginning September 16. We will be having an Open Enrollement on

September 8 from 2:30 p.m-6 p.m. We will be providing refreshments as well

as 21st Century staff there to answer any questions you may have regarding

enrollment. If you are unable to attend you may get an application from

school. We look forward to seeing you there!



WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

Wayne County Adult Education Center has resumed classes on Tuesday and

Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. The center is open weekly on Monday,

Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes are always free. We offer

many opportunities for you at the Adult Education Center. We are located on

220 East Hwy. 90 Bypass next to Ace Hardware. For more information call

606-348-5286.



APRENDA INGLES BASICO

Adult Learning Center, El Centro De Educacion Para Adultos. Clases

totalmente GRATIS! Iniciando el 4 de Septiembre 2008 at 5 p.m. Para

Informacion en Ingles, llame al 606-348-5286; Para informacion en Espanol,

llame al 606-307-8728. O, visitenos en el Centro de Educacion para Adultos

ubicado en: 220 East Highway 90 Bypass. Junto a la empresa Ace Hardware,

semaforo no. 3.



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.



THE 11TH ANNUAL THOMPSON REUNION

The Thompson family reunion will be held on Saturday, September 27 at

the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the shelter house beside the

office. We will begin at 10 a.m. and have lunch at 12 noon. Bring a dish and

drinks to share. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.



12TH ANNUAL CUMBERLAND RIVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

The 12th Annual Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival will hold its Baby

Show and Beauty Pageant on Thursday, September 18 at 6 p.m. at Dr. Joseph

Schickel Veterans Memorial Park in Burkesville, Ky. Registra-tion begins at

4:30 p.m. There is a registration fee. Girls ages 0-18 years, boys ages 0-4

years old. Attire for ages 0-6 years; 7 and up attire is formal wear.

The Cumberland River Bluegrass Festival Queen will be chosen from 15-18

years old category, will be honored at the festival on Saturday, September

20 and will preside over the presentation of awards for the Bluegrass

Competition winners. Sponsored by the Community Holiday Events Committee and

City of Burkesville. For more information contact 270-459-1278 or

270-459-1431.



BEGINNING QUILT CLASS FOR CHILDREN

A Beginning Quilt Class for Children, conducted by the Contented Heart

Quilt Guild, will begin on Monday, September 15 at 3:15 p.m. The class will

meet weekly. There will be a $5 fee for kits which will contain the

necessary fabric and batting. Anyone interested students, ages 8 to 18,

should call the Quilt Shoppe at (606) 340-0015 to sign up. Each child will

need a sewing kit containing needles, thread, thimble, pins, and a small

ruler to mark seams.



BEGINNING QUILT CLASS FOR ADULTS

The Contented Heart Quilt Guild will host a Beginning Quilt Class for

Adults. The first night for class will be Tuesday, September 18. This will

be a hand sewing/hand quilting project. There will be a charge for the kits.

Those interested in taking the class should call the Quilt Shoppe at (606)

340-0015 to sign up. The class will be limited to 10 students, and the first

10 to sign up will be accepted.



FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY

Anyone wishing to pick up their flowers from the Free Will Baptist

Church Cemetery at Sunnybrook should do so now. The cemetery will be cleaned

soon.



MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church still has copies of its "Taste of Heaven"

cookbook for sale at $10.50 each. It can be purchased at the Wayne County

Public Library.



CEDAR HILL SCHOOL REUNION

Teachers and students will gather for the reunion Saturday, September 13

at 10 a.m. at Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Lunch will be at 12 noon. Bring a

dish to share and any pictures from the past. For more information contact

Bud at 348-3613 or Wanda 348-8743.



WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Wayne County Humane Society will be sponsoring a low cost spay and

neuter clinic Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10 at the Wayne County

Memorial Park in the large shelter house. Shots will be given after 10 a.m.,

no appt. necessary. There will be a fee for surgical services. Advance

registration and prepayment required, which will be held at McDonald's

Restaurant on Monday, September 22, and Thursday, October 2 between 4-7 p.m.

If you are a qualified (proof of income required) Wayne County resident, the

Humane Society will pay a portion of the fee towards surgery cost. For more

information contact Wayne County Humane Society at 606-343-0096.



WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

The Wayne County Humane Society will be sponsoring a Basic Obedience

Training at the Wayne County Memorial Park large shelter house, instructors

are Mia Culling and Robin Van Noy. Classes will be held Tuesday, September 9

through Tuesday, October 14. To register your dog come to Wayne County

Memorial Park on Thursday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m. Puppy classes (three

months of age or less) 6 p.m-7 p.m.; adult dogs or puppies (over three

months of age) 7:15 p.m- 8:15 p.m. Payment and proof of current rabies,

parvo, distemper and bordetella vaccinations due at registration. There is a

fee for the class, no aggressive dogs. For information call the Wayne County

Humane Society at 606-343-0096.



FREE DIABETES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP

Free Diabetes Educational Workshop will be held Thursday, September 18,

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, 305 Langdon Street,

Somerset, Ky. Please respond by September 12 if you plan to attend, you can

call 1-866-273-5461 or email at www.healthydiabeteshabits.com. Dinner will

be served.



GEAR UP SPONSORS WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE

The Gear Up Program at the Wayne County Middle School will be sponsoring

a "Welcome Back to School Dance" on Friday, September 5 from 7-9 p.m. in the

Wayne County Middle School Gym. The cost of admission for this event is

free. The dance is only open to Wayne County Middle School students. Parents

may call 340-0149 for more information.



ARC CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Our monthly singing will be on Saturday, September 6 at 7 p.m. Debbie

and Rodney Blevins will be the featured artists. It will be at the ARC

Christian Fellowship Church on 1275 in the Bell Subdivision. Everyone is

welcome to attend.



JONES AND DAVIS REUNION

The family and children of the late Russell and Alice (Davis) Jones of

the Spann Hill Community are having a reunion Saturday, September 20 at the

Monticello Senior Citizen building located on Columbia Ave. All family and

friends are invited to come enjoy the fun and bring some musical instruments

to share in a day of good food and fellowship. Potluck lunch will be served

around 12 noon.



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 starting at 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



NEAL AND BLEVINS REUNION

The descendents of John and Mollie Blevins Neal will have our reunion

Saturday, September 6 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the

shelter house next to the road. Potluck dinner at 12 noon.



CRY OUT AMERICA!

There will be a Cry Out America program Thursday, 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.



CORDELL HULL FESTIVAL PAGEANT

The Cordell Hull Festival Pageant will be Saturday, September 20 at

Pickett County K-8 School Gym in Byrdstown, Tenn. Registration 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 more information, please 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.



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 Citizen Center, 125

Columbia Avenue in Monticello, Ky. A potluck lunch will be served at 12

noon. Special activities are scheduled following the meal. All friends and

family are invited to attend. 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, Saturday, 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. If you are so

inclined, please bring something homemade, such as cornbread, salad, side

dish or dessert. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Please RSVP to

606-340-8661 before September 6.



JOINING HANDS FELLOWSHIP

Joining Hands Fellow-ship 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.



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.



WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Women's of Strength Conference will be held September 10-13 at Oneida

Community Church in Oneida, Tenn. Wednesday, September 10 will feature Antha

(Sally) Dishman of Monticello, Ky. Everyone invited to attend. For

information call 606-862-1708 or 606-661-6019.



DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL

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.



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.



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.



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.