Monticello — FREE SWIMMING LESSONS
The ASPIRE Center will be offering free swimming lessons. Sign-up will
be on Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each
day.
Lessons will be Tuesdays June 9-July 28 from 6-8 p.m. nightly for kids
in grades 1-5. Lessons will be Thursdays June 11-July 30 from 6-8 p.m. for
kids in grades 6-12. A lifeguard will be on duty at all times. These
activites are free.
CAYLOR REUNION
There will be a Caylor Reunion in August in Monticello, Ky. Details have
been mailed to descendants of Pleasant and Tamsey Caylor.
We do not have addresses for a lot of the descendants of their daughter,
Martha Caylor Roberts, who married Reuban Roberts or descendants of Mary
Ellen Caylor Bell (Pleasants sister) who is married to Silas Bell.
If any of these or another Caylor relative would like to attend the
reunion, please call Janice Ramsey at 606-679-6488 or Linda Tate at
606-348-4443 for more information.
BENEFIT SINGING AT SOUL HARBOR CHURCH OF GOD
Benefit singing outside at Soul Harbor Church of God on Hwy. 1009 on
June 6 from 5:30-9 p.m. Groups include Higher Calling, Destiny, Soul Harbor
Singers, Dishman Singers and many more. There will be door prizes and food.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a good evening of good gospel singing.
VBS AT NEW CHARITY BAPTIST CHURCH
New Charity Baptist Church will be hosting VBS, starting Sunday, June 7
through Thursday, June 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. There are classes for
everyone including adults.
DECORATION SERVICES AT PHILLIPS HOLLOW
Decoration services will be Sunday, June 14 at Phillips Hollow near
Delta. Service at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12 noon. Second cemetery services be
in the afternoon.
VBS AT OAK GROVE
VBS classes for all ages-even adults will begin on Sunday June 14-18 at
Oak Grove Baptist Church near Conley Bottom. The Boomerang Express theme
will begin at 6-8 p.m. with Bible and mission stories, crafts, recreation,
music and more. Call 348-0799 for more information or for transportation.
ARC CHRISIAN FELLOWSHIP
ARC Christian Fellowship will be having Shannon Bunch on Sunday, June 7
at 6 p.m. For more information contact Pastor Charlie Gibson at
606-348-9832.
AMERICAN RED CROSS TO CONDUCT SWIM Œ09
The Lake Cumberland Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct
SWIM 09, at SomerSplash Waterpark June 29 thru July 10. There will be
different levels taught and there is a cost per student.
To register or for more information please call 606-678-4364.
VBS AT IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Are you a happy camper? Make your way to Son Rock Kids Camp at Immanuel
Baptist Church, starting June 8-12 from 6-8:15 p.m. If you need a ride call
606-348-8220. 1 John 3:1, "God loves us and calls us his children."
TURPIN REUNION
The late Willie and Florence Turpin family reunion will be held Sunday,
June 14. It will be at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park at the
roadside shelter house. All relatives are invited to attend and bring a
covered dish. Come and enjoy a day of fun.
2ND ANNUAL REAGAN DAY DINNER
The 2nd Annual Reagan Day Dinner will be held Saturday, June 20 at 7
p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. For reservations and tickets please call
606-348-9250.
QUILT SHOPPE YARD SALE
The Quilt Shoppe will be having a yard sale on Saturday, June 6 starting
at 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The location will be 320 Michigan Ave. All
benefits will go towards to roof project of the Quilt Shoppe.
VBS AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Zion Baptist Church at Delta off Hwy. 790 will be having VBS on June
7-12 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. There will be classes for all ages. Everyone is
invited to attend.
VBS AT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be having VBS, "You Are God's Treasure,"
starting on Sunday, June 14 thru Thursday, June 18. The time will be 6-8
p.m. nightly. Classes for all ages. Pool party at the ASPIRE Center on
Friday.
POKER RUN FOR THE "LITTLE ANGELS"
There will be a Poker Run for the "Little Angels" on Saturday, June 13.
Registration will start at 10 a.m. There will be a cost for riders. The ride
will leave Monticello Lodge parking lot at 11 a.m. Route will go around Lake
Cumberland. Cash prize given for best hand and a 50/50 drawing will also be
held. All you can eat pancake breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. Come join us for a full
day of food, riding and fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
A community blood drive sponsored by the Wayne County Extension
Homemakers is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at
the Wayne County Extension office. All donors giving blood May 22-Sept. 7
will be entered in a drawing for a 2010 Toyota Camry. The door prize will be
a Mill Springs Mill print.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT MEETING
There will be a Workforce Investment Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16
at 10 a.m. (CT) in the large conference room at the Lake Cumberland Area
Development District office in Russell Springs, Ky.
5TH ANNUAL KIDS FISHING DERBY
Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs fishing derby will be Saturday, June 6 at
Cave Lake Event Park on the Nick Cooley Farm located off Hwy. 90 for kids
ages 1-15 at no charge (to be accompanied by an adult). Registration begins
at 9 a.m. Bring your own fishing tackle and bait. For additional information
call Ricky Kempton 606-348-3160 or 606-307-7401 Johnny Cooper 606-348-1692,
Ray Vater 606-348-0121, or Carlos Cameron 606-330-1400.
SHERMAN MORROW FAMILY REUNION
The Sherman Morrow family reunion (for the families of Joie Morrow,
Claudis, Wendell, Geneva and Kiser) will be held June 6 at the Senior
Citizens Building. All relatives and friends are welcome. For more
information call 606-348-7425.
"THE JOY OF SHARING" COOKBOOK
The Joy of Sharing cookbooks are on sale for $10 each, with a $3.50
shipping and handling charge that needs mailed. The sale proceeds will go
towards the Jonesville Cemetery Fund. You may contact Amanda Neeley at
606-348-3757 or Alene New at 606-278-2112.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD YOUTH GROUP TO HOLD YARD SALE
The First Church of God Youth Group will have a huge yard sale on
Saturday, June 6, beginning at 8 a.m. The sale will be located on Old Hwy.
90, across from Wayne Auction, and will be held rain or shine.
GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
Gap Creek Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School starting
June 8-12, 6-8 p.m. nightly. The theme will be "Passport to the
Promiseland." For more information you may call 348-9679. For a bus pick-up
you may call 340-0643.
BRANDY-MATTIE KEITH FAMILY REUNION
The children and family of Brandy and Mattie Keith invite all relatives
and friends of the family to attend the 2009 Keith Family Reunion,
"Gathering of the Generations." This year's event will be at McKinley Farms
on West Hwy. 92, Monticello, Ky. Friday night, June 5 will be "Celebrate
Life" night with a cookout at 6 p.m.; Saturday, June 6 will be Family
Country Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by a "Fun Day" with a "Something
Old-Something New" Auction and barbecue at 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 7 will be
Bible study at 9:30 a.m. with Family and Friends potluck at 12:45 p.m. For
plans and information on joining us in our Gathering of the Generations
Celebration call Ellen McKinley at (606) 348-6288.
BIKERS APPRECIATION DAY AT GREEN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Bikers Appreciation Day at Green Hill Baptist Church, Hwy. 92 West off
90 Bypass, Monticello, Ky. on Sunday, June 14. Sunday school will begin at
10 a.m. with worship service following at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow in the
fellowship hall. Bike ride to follow weather permitting. Everyone welcome.
BENEFIT SINGING, AUCTION FOR DARRELL DISHMAN
There will be a benefit singing and auction for Darrell "Peewee" Dishman
on June 13 at 4 p.m. at the Susie Fire Dept. Sage Knoll will perform and
plate lunches will be available for $6. Anyone who would like to donate
items is asked to drop their donations off at the Wayne County
Judge-Executive's office, (606) 348-4241, or Patty's Hair Salon in Albany,
(606) 387-8430. For more information please call Richard Thompson at (606)
340-6959, Travis Dishman at (606) 340-2358, or Cathy Dishman at (606)
348-4427.
OIL VALLEY SCHOOL REUNION
The Oil Valley School Reunion for former teachers, students and their
families will be Saturday, June 13 at the Family Life Center of Elk Spring
Valley Baptist Church, 3600 E. Hwy. 92, Monticello. The doors will open at
10 a.m. and a catered meal will be served as 12 noon. Every effort has been
made to reach all former students; however, some addresses we were unable to
find. If you attended Oil Valley School and have not received a letter, you
may call (606) 348-7811 for more information.
The meal reservation deadline is June 1.
MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE TO HOST "ALL YOU CAN EAT" BREAKFAST
Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having an "All You Can Eat"
breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 7-10:30 a.m. The next
breakfast will be Saturday, June 13. Everyone is invited. Monticello Lodge
is located about half a mile on W. Hwy. 92 from the Hwy. 90 bypass. For more
information check out the website at www.monticellolodge.org.
MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE TO HAVE A PORK TENDERLOIN DINNER
Monticello Masonic Lodge #431 will be having a pork tenderloin dinner on
June 13 from 4-8 p.m. Everyone is invited. Monticello Lodge is located about
half a mile on W. Hwy. 92 from the Hwy. 90 bypass. For more information
check out the website at www.monticellolodge.org.
VBS AT FALL CREEK UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH
Fall Creek United Baptist Church will conduct Vacation Bible School June
7-12 from 6-8 p.m. nightly. This year's theme is "Cabin Fever: A Deep Woods
Encounter." The pastor, Bro. Dewey Burks, and the members invite everyone to
attend. All ages welcome.
COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST
Mt. Gilead Masonic Lodge #255 will have a country ham and eggs breakfast
on Saturday, June 6 from 7-11:30 a.m. at the Science Hill Community Park. A
donation is requested. Proceeds will benefit the Lodges charity programs.
BURNSIDE MASONIC LODGE
Burnside Masonic Lodge will be holding their annual fish fry on Friday,
June 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the Tucker Family shelter house on Hwy. 90.
Sponsored by the Gavel Club. There will be a cost for the meal. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
MARCH OF DIMES MOTORCYCLE RIDE
The 8th Annual March of Dimes Motorcycle ride will be Saturday, June 6
with registration starting at 10 a.m. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. For
more information you can contact Mike Anderson at 606-340-8333 Ext 239.
MT. PISGAH CEMETERY FUND
If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery and
would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off or mailed to Mt.
Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky.
42633. For questions or more information you may call 348-4123.
CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Rural Development Center will be having a Kentucky Appalachian Craft
Fair on Saturday, June 27, starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, June
28, starting at 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. There is a daily admission charge per
person. For more information on the event or to register a booth space,
contact Pat Bradley at 606-677-6000, or via email at
pbradley@centertech.com.
SLAVEN FAMILY REUNION
The Slaven, Slavin, Slavy, Slavey family reunion will be held Saturday,
July 11 at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sand Hill Camp shelter house in
McCreary County, Ky. Watch for all Slaven reunion signs. Bring old photos
and family stories to share.
If you are a Slaven or descended from a Slaven along the Tenn./Ky. line
you are invited to attend. It will be a "pitch in dinner" bring enough food,
drinks and food for your family and a little extra to share with others. All
plates, cups, napkins and silverware will be furnished. If you have any
questions please contact Ann Slaven Brotge, 800 Mangham Rd., Griffin, Ga.
30224 or call 770-314-4427, or email cbrotge@bullitt.net.
THE DENNEY/CATRON REUNION
The Denney/Catron Reunion has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a
later date. For more information you may call 348-4478 or 340-8562.
LCDHD DIABETES CLASSES
The Wayne County Health Department will be having free Diabetes classes
on Tuesdays 1 p.m. until 3 p.m on the following dates: June 9. For more
information contact your local health department at 1-800-928-4416 Ext. 162.
CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND
The Wayne County High School of 1973 has established a flower fund.
To make a donation you may bring it to any Monticello Bank location for
deposit or mail it to: Class of 1973 Flower Fund c/o Sandra Franklin
Troxell, MBC, P.O. Box 421, Monticello, Ky. 42633.
SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH COOKBOOKS FOR SALE
Spann Hill Baptist Church has copies of the cookbook "Heavenly Delights"
for sale. This cookbook contains many favorite recipes from members past and
present, and was compiled in honor of the church's centennial celebration.
"Heavenly Delights" may be purchased by calling Betty Tucker at 348-6686 or
by stopping in and seeing Penny Jones at Aletha's Beauty Shop.
JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
Jesus' Lighthouse Church will hold a special singing and supper every
third Saturday of the month. We will have featured singers and others. For
more information call 606-340-9737 or 606-340-0523. Pastor Sally Dishman
invites everyone to attend.
NARCONON OUTPATIENT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addicitive pharmaceutical drugs
with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and
get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the
signs of addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free
addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers at
877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com
THE WAYNE COUNTY ASAP LOCAL BOARD
The Wayne County Ky., ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Local
Board meets the first Tuesday of June, August, October, and December at 8:30
a.m. at the Wayne County Hospital in the front conference room. Everyone is
welcome but if you want to be on agenda please call Gaye Hutchison at
307-3089 or E-mail ahutchis@uky.edu or ktucker@waynehospital.org.
W.C. COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL HEALTH FAIR
The Wayne County Community Health Council is hosting a community health
fair on Friday, June 26, from 2-6 p.m. at the Kentucky National Guard
Armory. We invite you or your agency to be represented at a display table
at the fair because of your investment in Wayne County and its citizens.
The Community Health Council also requests that your business/agency bring a
door prize to be given away during the fair. If you are interested in
participating in this community health fair, please respond to either of the
following:Tishanna Rose, 348-9349, TishannaM.Rose@ky.gov; Gaye Hutchison,
348-8453, ahutchis@uky.edu; Leslie Randall, 348-6211,
Leslie.Randall@wayne.kyschools.us
BARNETT REUNION
The ancestors of the late Mahala and John Shelby (Cody) Barnett will
meet at the large shelter house at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial park on
Saturday, June 13. Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Bring a dish or two for
lunch, old photos and stories to share and have a great day. All friends and
relatives are welcome to attend.
RAMSEY REUNION
The annual Ramsey reunion will be held Saturday, August 1 at the ASPIRE
Center in Monticello, Ky. Please notes there has been a change in the
location to the ASPIRE Center.
DONATIONS FOR CATRON CEMETERY
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Catron Cemetery Fund may do so
by mailing donations to Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy. 200, Monticello, Ky., 42633.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.