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.