Monticello — MIDWEST SPORTSMAN KY DIVISION
The Midwest Sportsman Club will be hosting the "2009 Bass Tournament,"
on the following days. All times are CST.
March 14, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. , March 28, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m, April 11, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., April 25, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., May 2, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., May 16 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The location will be at the Lake Cumberland State Dock (Pumpkin Creek Ramp). All entry fees are $80, with registration being held on site 45 minutes prior to take off time. For more information you may contact
270-343-5549 or 270-866-1473.
BLOOD DRIVE AT THE WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL
There will be a blood drive at the Wayne County Hospital on Wednesday, January 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
ELDER ABUSE MEETING
The regional meeting of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Elder Abuse Council will be on January 29 at 10 a.m. (CDT) in the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Conference Room in Russell County.
All public officials, law enforcement officials, and concerned citizens against elder abuse are encouraged to attend and become involved.
For more information you can contact Joyce Flowers or Carrie Frost at
1-800-264-7093 or 1-270-866-4200.
DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park will be hosting Eagle Watch Weekends on January 23-24, and February 20-21, co-sponsored with the Army Corp of Engineers, Ky. Fish and Wildlife, and Trooper Island. Programs offered will be eagle updates, guided hikes, open barge tours, and a live birds of prey presentation. For more information or to make reservations call Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park at 1-800-325-2282.
SPECIAL SINGING AT FALL CREEK UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH
Fall Creek United Baptist Church will hold a special singing on January
25 at 6 p.m. featuring the Fall Creek Boys. Everyone is invited to attend.
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE TO MEET
The Wayne County Democratic Committee will meet Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wayne County Courthouse.
SPECIAL SERVICE AT ARC CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
The ARC Christian Fellowship Church will hold a special service on Thursday, January 22 at 7 p.m., with Pastor Mondell Hunter. For more information call Pastor Charlie Gibson at 348-9832.
MONTHLY SINGING AT ARC Christian Fellowship Church
The monthly singing at ARC Christian Fellowship Church will be held Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. The Wells Family will be the featured gospel group. For more information call Pastor Charlie Gibson at 348-9832.
D.A.A.D. TO HOLD FIRST GROUP MEETING FOR 2009
Defensive Action Against Drugs of Wayne County will hold the first group meeting for 2009 on Thursday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aspire Center.
The group will be taking suggestions for Youth Activities for the Spring of this year and begin developing fundraising activities for the new year. All interested citizens are invited to attend. For more information call 340-0121.
2ND ANNUAL CUPID'S SWEETHEART PAGEANT
Cumberland County Middle School Gym in Burkesville, Ky. will be hosting a Cupid's Sweetheart Pageant on February 7. Registration starts at 9 a.m., pageant will begin at 10 a.m. For more information contact Michelle Murphy at Michelle.Murphy@Cumberland.kyschools.us or Lisa.Perdue@Cumberland.kyschools.us or call 270-864-2422 or 270-864-9255.
Entry forms will be available online at
http://www.cland.k12.ky.us/CCMS/ccmshomenew.htm. All proceeds go to CCMS Student Rewards.
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.
GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION
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.
WAYNE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Wayne County residents are now eligible to receive reimbursement up to
$75 for the cost of properly disposing of or burying of dead aniamals. The program is limited to private landowners. Please contact the Wayne County Conservation District for more information at 348-9385.
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. Please 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. 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.
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 and T Bank, Cumberland 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.
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.
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.
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