Monticello — 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. There is no charge for this program. Rev. Danny

Lawless is the coordinator and Rev. Ross Parmley is the assistant. For more

information, call 348-1592.



Christmas Play at CABELL GROVE UNITED METHODIST

Cabell Grove United Methodist Church will be having a Christmas play,

"Nick Became a Saint," on Friday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is

invited to attend.



MT. PLEASANT FELLOWSHIP to have singing

Mt. Pleasant Fellowship Church is having a gospel singing this Sunday,

December 14, starting at 4 p.m. The featured group will be The Heirline.

Everyone is welcome to attend.



CHRISTMAS PLAY AT CENTRAL UNION SEPARATE BAPTIST

Central Union Separate Baptist Church will be having a Christmas play,

"The Birds Christmas Carol," on Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. The pastor

and congregation invites everyone to attend.



CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT ARC CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The ARC Christian Church will be having a Christmas lunch on December 13

at 2 p.m. at the fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.



CHRISTMAS PLAY AT GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

"Once to Die", a Christmas play, will be presented at the Gap Creek

Baptist Church on Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to

attend. For more information, call (606) 348-9679.



CHRISTMAS PLAY AT OLD BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH

"Christmas Comes to Detroit Louie", a Christmas play, will be presented

at the Old Bethel Bible Church in Alpha, Ky., on December 19 at 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Christmas Program at



FALL CREEK UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

Fall Creek United Baptist Church will be having a Christmas program on

Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m. Bring a wrapped, nonperishable food item to

put under the tree, at the end of the service, as a gift to the Lord. All

the food collected will go to a needy family. Everyone is invited to attend.



RECTOR'S FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

"Twas the Last Mailing Day Before Christmas," musical and comedy will be

presented by church members of Rector's Flat Baptist Church on December 10

and 16, starting at 6:30 p.m.



GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION WILL NOT MEET IN DECEMBER

The Growing Healthy Kids Coalition will not meet in December because of

the holidays. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 12 noon

at the UK Extension Service Building. Our guest speaker will be Bill Burger.

Everyone is invited to attend.



ADANTA REGIONAL PREVENTION CENTER

Pregnant? You are invited to a KIDS NOW, 2-hour education program, "The

No's of Pregnancy," on December 17 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Wayne

County Health Department. Each participant will receive a gift bag for baby,

plus chances to win other prizes. Lunch for mom and a guest. For more

information or to reserve your place, please call 866-213-8739.



MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE to host public service

The Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having a public installation

of officers on Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. This event is open to the

public, and is a rare opportunity to see a presentation that is not normally

open to the public. Installing officer will be Grand Master Herman

Forrester. Refreshments will be served. The lodge is located a half mile out

on West Hwy. 92.



COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE IS set for DECEMBER 16

A Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 from noon

until 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Extension Service, located behind the post

office. The Central Kentucky Blood Center will be in town so you can "give

the gift of life." The drive is sponsored locally by the Wayne County

Extension Homemakers. All donors will receive a long sleeve t-shirt. The

door prize is "Proud Heritage" note cards of Mill Springs.



LAKE CUMBERLAND AREA DEVELOPMENT

The Workforce Investment Board meeting will be held Tuesday, December 16

at 10 a.m. (CT) in the large conference room at the Lake Cumberland Area

Development District offices in Russell Springs.



WORLDWIDE MINISTRIES CHURCH

Divorced? Separated? You don't have to go through it alone. Divorce Care

Support Group fall sessions will be held on Sundays 4:30 p.m. until 5:45

p.m. at Worldwide Ministries Church of God. For further information contact

Sue Dishman at 340-9804 or 340-7455 or you may also contact Pastor Danny or

Glenda Lawless at 348-1592 or 340-0328.



WAYNE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION

The WRW (Wayne Republican Women's Organization) is compiling a list of

all Wayne County residents currently serving in the Armed Forces, who are

deployed outside of the United States. Call 348-7624 with your information.



GRASS IN THE CITY

Grass in the City has Gospel and Bluegrass music every Friday night from

6-9 p.m. Good clean fun for the whole family. Free admission. 322 South

Second Street. You all come and see us when you can. For more information

phone 348-8828 or 340-0017 after 5 p.m.



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.



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.



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.



FUNDS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY

If you have relatives buried at Rogers Grove Cemetery, we need funds for

the upkeep of the cemetery.

Send your donations to: Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, BB&T; Bank,

Cumber-land Crossing, Monticello, KY 42633 or Irene Koontz, Rt. 2 Box 2875,

Monticello, KY 42633.



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.



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.-2 p.m. weekdays or stop by the office located on the

second floor of the Wayne County Courthouse.



THRASHER "PROUD HERITAGE" NOTE CARDS

Wayne County Exten-sion 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.



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 Mow-ing 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.



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

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.



QUILT MEETING

Contented Heart Quilt Guild will have their regular monthly meeting the

third Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Quilt Shoppe. Visitors are

invited.



WAYNE CO. HOTLINE

Have you had an emergency and don't know whom to call? There is now a

24-7 hotline that can give you a phone number to reach out for help.

Through the Vision 2000 project, the phone line has been established to

help Wayne County and Monticello residents get help by finding out who to

call to get the help they need. Call 348-4650 anytime.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ALEXANDER CHAPEL CEMETERY

Donations are needed for mowing of the Alexander Chapel Cemetery. Please

send donations to Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund, First and Farmers Bank, PO

Box 305, Burnside, KY 42519; or Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o James H.

Cowan, Rt. 1 Box 346E, Monticello, KY 42633.



BETHESDA CEMETERY FUND

The Bethesda United Methodist Church would like to receive contributions

for the upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone wishing to help should send a

donation to: Bethesda Cemetery Fund, Rt. 4, Box 370, Monticello, KY 42633,

or you may call 606-348-0007.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LOCKETT'S CHAPEL CEMETERY

If anyone has loved ones buried at Lockett's Chapel Cemetery and would

like to donate for the upkeep of the cemetery, please send your donations to

Glyncon Garrett, Rt. 5 Box 5806, Monticello, KY 42633.



KENDRICK CEMETERY NEEDS DONATIONS

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the old Kendrick Cemetery. Anyone

who would like to make a donation please contact Mrs. Juanita Allen or send

donations to 507 Tennessee St., Monticello, KY 42633.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF MONTICELLO CEMETERY

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Monticello Cemetery. Anyone

who would like to make a donation may send it to Francis Allen, Rt. 3 Box

7050, Monticello, KY 42633



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BUCK CEMETERY

Donations are needed for the Buck cemetery at Powersburg. They will be

used to make and rebuild old tombstones that are broken and to fence in the

cemetery. Please send donations to: Jerry Slaven, HC 86 Box 198A,

Monticello, KY 42633.



WAYNE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The Wayne County Conservation District Board of Supervisors has changed

their regular meeting time to 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

The meeting is held at the USDA Service Center, 78 Barnes Dr., Monticello,

Ky. 42633