5-15-13 — GEORGE AND MAGGIE HANCOCK REUNION

    The George and Maggie Hancock family reunion will be held Sunday, May 26 at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park at 12 noon.  

Please bring a dish.



THE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION PRESENTS "A CONCERT EVENT OF THE YEAR"

    The American Christian Music Association presents "A Concert Event of the Year" Saturday, May 18 at 12 p.m. center stage at the new judicial building in downtown Somerset. There will be a tribute to American Veterans and a presentation by The Woodmen of The World of one hundred American Flags to the Patriot Guard Riders. For more info  

call Danny or Emily Worley at 606-802-3470.    

    

HOMECOMING/

CEMETERY FUND SUNDAY AT SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    Spann Hill Baptist Church will be holding Homecoming/Cemetery Fund Sunday on May 19 with services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by The Dalton's. Bro. Roy Gregory and the congregation invite everyone to attend.

    

SPECIAL SINGING AT MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

    Meadow Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a singing on May 19 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Bro. Howard Slagle. Special singers will be The Coffey Family.

    

9TH ANNUAL HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS

    The 9th annual Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 1 at Cave Lake Event Park on the Nick Cooley Farm, located off Hwy. 90. This event is for children 1-15 at no charge. Children must be accompied by an adult. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Ages 1-5 will fish from 9 to 10 a.m.; ages 6-10 will fish from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Ages 11-15 from 12 to 1 p.m.  

There will also be a no boat fishing tournament for ages 16 and over.  There will be a $5 entry fee for that event with the money going to  next years derby. Trophies for 1, 2 and 3 place will be awarded.   Please bring your own fishing bait and tackle. For more info contact Ricky Kempton at 348-3160 or Johnny Cooper 348-1962 or Carlos Cameron  

at 260-7865.    



MEMORIAL DAY

SERVICE

    The Wayne County Disabled American Veterans and the Wayne County JROTC will host the Memorial Day service at the National Guard Armory, Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m. Harlan Ogle will be the guest speaker and there will be special singing by the Bell Tones and Anita Peters.  There will also be a special tribute to all Wayne County Veterans who have passed away this year and a special program for the  

Mia and Pow. Everyone is invited to attend.    



PIERCY REUNION

    The family of Millard and Kate Piercy will have their annual reunion at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park on Saturday, May 25 in the Little League shelter house. Lunch will be at 12 p.m. Please bring a covered dish to share. There will also be the white elephant auction if you would like to bring something. Please bring any  

information or photos old or new to share. Friends welcome.  

 

WAYNE COUNTY BASEBALL CAMP

    Wayne County Cardinal Baseball Camp is set for May 23 and May 24.

    The camp will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 noon each day for students ages five to 12. The cost is $30 per camper. Participants will receive instruction in the areas of throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. Each camper will also receive a camp t-shirts and  

treats each day. Campers may sign up the first day of camp.  

 

GAP CREEK

CEMETERY MEETING

    A Gap Creek Cemetery meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 7  

p.m. at the Gap Creek Church.  

   

DECORATION

SERVICE AT DODSON CEMETERY

    Decoration services at Dodson Cemetery near Gregory will be held  

Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.   

 

MILL SPRINGS

CORNBREAD

FESTIVAL

    The 20th Annual Cornbread Festival, sponsored by the Monticello Woman's Club, is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 at Historic Mill Springs Park. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Entertainment is to be provided by the Bell Tones and Fall Creek Boys. Arts and Crafts vendors are invited. The Gift Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mill will be open for tours with a grinding exhibition at 2 p.m. For additional info call the Monticello Wayne County Chamber of Commerce  

at (606) 348-3064.    



SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC

    There will be a special spay and neuter clinic on May 30 and 31.  

Sign-ups are going on now until May 28 at Animal Haven Rescue and Care on 208 Frisby St. Walk-in shots available and welcome during  

clinic days. For any further info please call 348-3860 or 307-6509.    



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CATRON

CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the mowing  of the Catron Cemetery. Must pay someone to mow. Donations may be sent to: Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy.  

200 Monticello, Ky. 42633.    



FREE PARENTING CLASSES

    This free 6-week classes will be combined in three separate classes.  

Monday, May 20 will be Session 3: fatherhood and Session 4: self esteem. Tuesday, May 21 will be Session 5: talking about violence and Session 6: strengthening families through family fun. All classes will meet at the Wayne County Extension Office boardroom from 1:15 to

4 p.m. on the appointed day.  Call 348-8453.



MEMORIAL SERVICE

    A memorial service will be held at the Upper Turkey Creek Cemetery  

on Sunday, May 19 starting at 2 p.m.    



BENEFIT RIDE FOR WAYNE CO. BAND

    A benefit motorcycle ride will be held for the Wayne County Band on Saturday, May 25 (rain date Sat., June 1) at Memorial Park. There will be free entertainment by Borderline along with other local groups and a meal after the ride. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.  

the ride starts at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 a driver and $5 for a passenger. For info call Tony or Susan Helms at 606-305-6368.

    

KIDS CAMP 2013    

    Kids Camp 2013 for children having finished grades 2-6 (12 yrs. old) will be held at Mountain View Baptist Camp June 17-21. The cost is $105. Registration forms are now available at Immanuel Baptist Church, 130 N. Main St. Monticello, Ky.



WCHS CLASS OF 1953, 60TH CLASS REUNION

    The Wayne County High School Class of 1953 will be having their 60th class reunion on May 25 at 11 a.m. in the Wayne County Middle School cafeteria. Lunch will be around noon. There will be entertainment.  

For more info call Vanon Foster at 348-9132 or Gwen Dick at 348-7991.



4-H CAMP

    Applications are currently being taking for 4-H Camp which will be held June 17-21. The cost is $160.

    

GOSPEL CONCERT AT NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP

    New Covenant Fellowship located at 71 Huffaker Street will be having a gospel concert on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Special guest will be will be the Singing Cookes and the Cooke Brothers.

        

JONESVILLE SCHOOL REUNION

    Looking for someone to plan the Jonesville School Reunion for Labor Day weekend. Contact Lillian Leipus at 340-9022 or Louise New 348-3604.

    

ANIMAL HAVEN MONTHLY MEETING

    Animal Haven,  located at 208 Frisby St., hosts their monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every moth at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

    

WAYNE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

    The Wayne County Senior Citizens Center invites everyone 60 years and older to come and join them from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday-Friday.  

There is a variety of activities to choose from including: checkers, puzzles, bingo, pool table, grocery shopping, or just come to socialize. Every 3rd Friday of the month is potluck or we go on outing if weather permits. Everyday we offer T.V., exercise (on treadmill or bike), well-balanced meals served at 11 a.m., transportation to and from center (outside city limits on certain days of the week), day/afternoon trips, card games, blood pressure checks monthly; health clinic, annually; health and nutrition speakers and other informative speakers. If you have any questions call 348-5811.



LOOKING FOR A JOB? HAVE A COMPUTER?

    Kentucky Teleworks, an "Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program" is a resource for those looking for employment, full time, part time, or seasonal. KY Teleworks is for people who would like to work from home only.  High Speed Internet is required.  All employers listed on the Web Site have been approved.  This is not a scam. On any given day, KY Teleworks has 500 to 2500 jobs listed on their Website. No money is asked except possibly for the cost of a background check or headphones. You don't have to live in Kentucky to use this resource. Tell your family and friends about this opportunity. Contact kentuckyteleworks.com or facebook.com/ kentuckyteleworks for more information.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE OLD MONTICELLO CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of The Old Monticello Cemetery.  

Donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: P.O. Box 401, Monticello, Ky. 42633.



AWANA PROGRAM AT STEUBENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

    Steubenville Baptist Church will be having their AWANA program each Wednesday night at Stubenville Baptist Church. The AWANA program exists for helping churches and parents worldwide raise children and youth to know, love and serve Christ. We look forward to seeing you and your family there. For more info. call the church at 348-5011.

    

OAK GROVE COOKBOOK

    Oak Grove Baptist Church has a cookbook to sell called " Recipes and Remembrances." Cookbooks are $18 with the proceeds going to missions and the building fund. Call (606) 278-4925 for details.



BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MEETING

    The Bell Elementary SBDM Council conducts regular monthly meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the school library.  

All members of the school community and general public are cordially invited to attend.



ANTI-DRUG MEETING

    Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Anyone may attend the meeting and help with and learn about substance abuse.



CELEBRATE RECOVERY

    Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered support group for anyone having hangups, habits, or needing help in any area of your life.  

Celebrate Recovery is free and meets each Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.  

at the ASPIRE Center. Come and visit and see what it is all about.



WALKER ELEMENTARY SBDM MEETING

    The Walker Elementary SBDM will meet on the first Wednesday of each month with the exception of April which will be the second Wednesday at 4:45 in the school conference room.



CABELL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY DONATIONS

    Cabell Grove Methodist Church would appreciate any donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. Donations can be mailed to Janet Bell, 497 Kendrick Ave., Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

FUNDS NEEDED FOR CHOATE CEMETERY

    Anyone who would like to donate for the upkeep of the Choate Cemetery, please send donations to Jeff Sutton at 4941 HWY 1546, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

ANIMAL HAVEN RESCUE AND CARE CENTER MONTHLY MEETINGS

    The Animal Haven Rescue and Care Center has monthly meetings every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 208 Frisby Street. Everyone is welcome to attend.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR INGRAM CEMETERY

    Donations are being accepted for the mowing and upkeep of the Ingram Cemetery. If you would like to make a donation for the upkeep or would be willing to help with the upkeep, please call Carol Tucker at 340-9038. Donations may be mailed to 1177 Old Fall Creek Road, Monticello, KY 42633.

    

FOLLOW WAYNE CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON FACEBOOK

    Please LIKE the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Facebook page. Get great research and evidenced based information, reminders and announcements of Cooperative Extension programs.



ATTENTION ALL VETERANS - FREE

    Any Veteran who has earned service medals while serving in the U.S.  

Military and has not received their medals please contact Bill Rutherford. Please note you will need a copy of your DD-214 to request your medals. Contact Bill at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello, Ky.  

42633 or call 606-340-3142.

    

THE ARC OF LAKE CUMBERLAND MEETING

    The ARC of Kentucky works to ensure a quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our monthly meeting is the fourth Thursday at Golden Corral in Somerset, Ky. at 12 noon. The ARC of Lake Cumberland is an agency of the South Central KY United Way Chapter of the ARC of KY and the ARC of the U.S. For more information, contact Marsha Van Hook at (606) 706-3402.



TOPS "TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY"

    TOPS weight loss support group meets every Monday night from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church on N. Main Street.  

Individuals may visit for one meeting before choosing to join the Monticello Chapter #346.

    

REVIVAL IN WAYNE COUNTY PRAYER MEETINGS

    Revival in Wayne County prayer meetings for Wayne County ministers and concerned Christians are taking place at multiple churches. For more information, contact pastors: Philip Drake-(606) 307-7797, Bob

Duranceau-(606) 348-6294, Bob Schaeffer-(606) 348-5581 or Bishop C.  

Duncan-(606) 307-7195.  Kelvin Upchurch (348-7014) at Living Faith Pentecostal every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

    

BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASSES

    Benchmark Family Services-Foster Care Agency is offering free orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. to anyone interested in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information about fostering. The office is located at 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset.  

Call (606) 451-9534 to register for the class or to receive a free information packet with no obligation.

    

WAYNE CO. HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING

    The Wayne County Humane Society meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Wayne Co. Public Library.  

Everyone is welcome to attend.



150th YEAR COMMEMORATIVE CIVIL WAR CALENDAR and REPRINTS OF WAYNE COUNTY TIMES ILLUSTRATED AVAILABLE

    The 2012 Wayne County Historical Society 150th Year Commemorative Civil War Calendar is available for $10 each.

    In addition, reprints of Wayne County Times Illustrated, edited and published by Jerry Gibson Vol. 1, Numbers 1, 2 and 3 are available.  

The cost for each is $22, tax included. The cost of a bundle of No.  

1, 2 and 3 is $60, tax included.

    Calendars and reprints will be in the Elizabeth Furr Duncan Historical Library, 65 N. Main St., Monticello, Ky. 42633

    

MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SBDM

    The Monticello Elementary SBDM will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the Media Center.



WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION

    Wayne County Adult Education is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All our services are free. Call 348-5286 for more information.

                           

WAYNE COUNTY HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

    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. at the Rescue Squad building located on Boone Street, Monticello, Ky. 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 horse shows, monthly trail rides, picnics, Coggins testing, Christmas party and participation in community events. As a result of our fundraising efforts, we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.



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 348-7786.

    

DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery.  

If interested in making a donation you can give it to any member of the Cemetery Committee: Danny Morgan, Dennis Piercy or Waylan Piercy or you may mail the donation to 436 Davis Rd., Albany, Ky. 42602.

    

WAYNE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    The Wayne County Family Resource Center Advisory Council conducts meetings on the second Wednesday of every other month at 12 noon in the Family Resource Center office at Bell Elementary.

    

WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETINGS

    The WRW (Wayne Republican Women) 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 348-9250.

    

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

    Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered support group for anyone who has hurts, habits or hangups which includes just about all of us. Email celebraterecovery.wayne@gmail.com or call 340-9362 for details. For more information check out the following website www.daadunite.net.

    

DONATIONS TO PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY

    If you have loved ones buried in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and you would like to help with the mowing this summer then contact any member of the cemetery committee-Earl Neal, Glen Bertram or Hobert Brown. All donations will be appreciated.

    

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE OLD MONTICELLO CEMETERY

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of The Old Monticello Cemetery.  

Donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: P.O. Box 401, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

SECOND CHANCE OUTREACH CENTER

    Second Chance Outreach Center is a non-profit Christ centered addiction recovery program serving your local community. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addictive behaviors please feel free to call 24 hours for a free over the phone consultation or referral at 1-270-384-9548, or visit us at www.

2ndchanceoutreach.com.

    

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS LAKE CUMBERLAND CHAPTER

    A local chapter of The Compassionate Friends has been started in the Monticello area. The Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance, self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child. The organization welcomes bereaved parents, adult siblings, grandparents, and immediate family members to its meetings.

    Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Monticello United Methodist Church, 145 Michigan Avenue at 7 p.m. For additional information contact Jenny West, Chapter Leader at 340-1955.



OPEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

    An Open Grief Support Group, hosted by Hospice of Lake Cumberland, will be held the second Monday of every month from 6-8 p.m., EST at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Monticello office, located at 1219 North Main Street, Suite 5.

    

BETHESDA CEMETERY DONATIONS

    Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Bethesda Cemetery. To donate send to 1265 Hwy. 858, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or for more information call 348-8190. 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.



DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OLD CHARITY CEMETERY

    Old Charity Cemetery is in need of donations for the mowing of the grounds. Anyone who has family buried there is asked to contribute to the cemetery fund. For new burial, it is encouraged that donations be made at the time of internment. Contributions may be made to Old Charity Cemetery Fund c/o Margie Alley, 261 Sam Alley Road, Monticello, Ky. 42633.

    

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

    The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 105 and Auxillary meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center on Columbia Ave. All veterans welcome.



MONTICELLO MS GROUP

    Monticello MS Group will have their monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month at Rosa's at 6 p.m.

        

STATE SERVICE OFFICER FOR DAVs WILL BE AT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER EACH WEDNESDAY

    Donnie Blevins, Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans, will be at the Senior Citizens Building every Wednesday from 10 a.m.  

until 3 p.m. Any veterans or dependents in need of assistance should stop by during these hours.

                                                            

NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP

    New Covenant Fellowship, located in the Bell Subdivision, is beginning a church van ministry. Anyone who needs a ride can call

(606) 348-1855 or (606) 307-6246. Everyone is welcome.



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.



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, 1396 Hwy.  

1275 S., Monticello, Ky. 42633.



SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ACTIVITIES

    The Wayne County Senior Citizens Center offers a variety of

activities: grocery shopping, monthly blood pressure checks, day and afternoon shopping trips, an 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, PO Box 489, Monticello, KY 42633.

    

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@windstream.net.