5-25-10 — CRABTREE FAMILY REUNION
The Crabtree Family Reunion will be held at the home of Noal and Ella
Mae Crabtree. The reunion will be May 30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
ANNUAL CARTER DANIEL REUNION
The annual Carter Daniel reunion will be held on May 29 from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the Wayne County/ Monticello Memorial park in the same shelter
building as last year. Please bring a covered dish.
BURNSIDE MASONIC LODGE #634 WILL CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The Burnside Masonic Lodge #634 will celebrate the 100th anniversary of
the lodge hall on Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky will
re-dedicate the lodge hall with an impressive ceremony. The event is open to
the public.
SINGING AT MEADOW CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
Meadow Creek Baptist Church will be hosting a singing on Saturday, May
29 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Bro. Howard Slagle. The featured guest will be
Kentucky Mountain Trio. Come and receive a blessing.
REVIVAL AT OLD CHARITY BAPTIST CHRUCH
Old Charity Baptist Church will be having revival starting on May 23 at
7 p.m. nightly. The Evangelist will be Bro. Alan Coffey, the pastor is
Chester New. The church invites everyone to attend.
HAZARD MITIGATION SUBCOMMITTE MEETING
The Wayne County hazard Mitigation Subcommit-tee will meet at the Wayne
County Courthouse in the small courtroom, May 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. EST.
The purpose of the meeting is to continue the process of updating the
county's five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mitigation plans form the
foundation for a community's long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses
and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.
The public is encouraged to attend.
GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE SCHOOL
The Gap Creek Baptist Church will be having bible school from June 14-18
starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. We invite everyone to come and join
us and to learn about God's word.
KIDS CAMP
Kids Camp at Mountain View Baptist Camp will be from June 21-25. The
camp is from grades 3-6 ages 8-12. The cost is $95, registration forms are
available at Immanuel Baptist Church, they must be returned by June 1.
BRANDY-MATTIE KEITH FAMILY REUNION
The children of Brandy and Mattie Keith invite all relatives and friends
of the family to attend the 2010 Keith family reunion, "family ties are
special threads." This year's events will be at McKinley Farms on West Hwy.
92 Monticello, Ky. Friday Night, June 4 will be family humor/talent night
with a cookout at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 5 will be family country breakfast
at 9 a.m. followed by a fun day with a something old something new auction
and a barbecue at 1 p.m. and on Sunday, June 6 will be Bible study at 9:30
a.m. There will also be a family and friends potluck at 12:45 p.m. For plans
and information on joining us in"our family ties are special threads"
celebration call Ellen McKinley at 606-348-6288.
AN EVENING OF GOSPEL MUSIC
On Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. come join The McKameys, and The Barrett
Family for a night of evening gospel music. They will be performing at the
Center for Rural for Development which is located at 2292 South Hwy. 27
Suite 300 Somerset, Ky. For ticket information please call 1-606-677-6000.
THE ARLIE JONES FAMILY REUNION
The Arlie Jones family reunion will be held Sunday, May 30 at the Senior
Citizens Building on Coulumbia Ave. The reunion will begin at 9 a.m. Family
and friends are welcome. Bring a covered dish for the potluck lunch.
WALTERS, GIBSON REUNION
The Walters, Gibson reunion will be on June 19 at the Wayne County Park.
The reunion will go on rain or shine. Friends and family invited. Bring your
favorite dish.
REVIVAL AT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be having revival on May 23-26, starting at
6:30 nightly. Revival will start on Sunday the 23 at 11 a.m. The church is
located on West Hwy 92, one mile on right. The Pastor is Slade Moore, and
the Evangelist is John McPheron.
EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (ECP) AVAILABLE FOR FLOODING
Agricultural producers who suffered damage as a result of the May
flooding may request cost-share assistance from USDA to rehabilitate damaged
farmlands. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) practices that may be
applicable to flooding would be assistance for debris removal, fence
restoration, grading, shaping and re-leveling as well as restoration of
conservation structures. Producers may request assistance through their
local offices even before the program is implemented. When a request for
assistance is filed, it is important that the applicant know the extent of
damage and the action that is going to be required to recover from the
damages. An onsite inspection by FSA is required. Contact your local FSA
county office regarding questions and for additional information.
LIVESTOCK
INDEMNITY PROGRAM (LIP) AVAILABLE FOR LIVESTOCK DEATH DUE TO FLOODING
Through the Livestock Indemnity Program, livestock producers may be
eligible for compensation for livestock death in excess of normal mortality
due to adverse weather. Eligible causes of loss include flood and lightning,
as well as several other weather events. A Notice of Loss must be reported
to the Farm Service Agency no later than 30 days after the loss became
apparent to the livestock producer. Certain documentation is required.
Producers should contact FSA to file a FSA-914 (Notice of Loss/Application)
by calling 606-348-9383, or visit the USDA Service Center at 78 Barnes
Drive, Monticello, KY 42633. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer
and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272(voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
TIRE AMNESTY
Wayne County Fiscal Court and Solid Waste Management are offering a tire
amnesty program on June 10, 11, and 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They encourage
all Wayne County residents to bring their old tires to the State Highway
Garage on Old Highway 90 on the above dates. We are not sure how long this
program will be available so please remember to take your old tires in for
free disposal. The only tires not accepted will be liquid filled and no
solid tires. Tires on the rim will be taken. This may be the last
opportunity for free disposal!
KAREN PECK AND NEW RIVER TO PERFORM AT RECTOR'S FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH
Karen Pecka and New River will perform at Rector's Flat Baptist Church
on Sunday May 23 at 6:30 pm EST.
FARM SERVICE AGENCY CROP REPORTING DEADLINE
The Farm Service Agency is reminding producers that May 31 is the
deadline to complete crop reporting for Wheat and other Small Grains. Also
June 1 is the deadline for the 2010 ACRE Program or the traditional program,
DCP. USDA will not accept late filed ACRE or DCP applications. For more
information, contact FSA at 606-348-9383.
HANCOCK REUNION IN NEW LOCATION
The annual Hancock reunion will be held at the Monticello/Wayne County
Park in the large shelter (note location change) on Sunday May 30 at 12 noon
Eastern Time. Please bring a dish, photos and stories. Drinks, paper
products and cutlery will be provided. We invite all friends and family of
the Powersburg/ Sunnybrook Hancock's to join us to get reacquainted. If you
have questions, contact Tonya at 606-348-9013. We hope to see you there.
Look for reunion signs!
PIERCY REUNION
The annual Millard and Kate Piercy reunion will be Saturday, May 29 at
the Wayne County Memorial Park in the Little League Shelter House. Lunch
will be served at 12 o' clock. Please bring a covered dish and any pictures
hat you want to share. We will also have an auction if you wish to bring
something. Friends are welcome. Come and enjoy the day.
MCBEATH REUNION
Please join us for the McBeath reunion to be held in the Chesterview
Baptist Church, W. Hwy. 80 (Parkway-Nancy Exit) Nancy, Ky. 42544) on
Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Please bring a dish to pass
enough to feed 10 people and your own drinks. Paper products and place
settings will be provided. We welcome all who might tie into the McBeath
Family. Questions can be directed to Joyce Norfleet Wright at 131 Hilltop
Dr. Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, Ph. 847-658-5993 or at wrights@dsl.net;
or contact Judy McBeath Garner at 12455 West Hwy. 80, Nancy Ky. 42544 , ph.
606-871-7382 at judykgarner@windstream.net; or Nellie McKinley Lawless, PO
Box 236 Russell Springs Ky. 42642, 270-866-6164. Please attend to learn
more about the history of the McBeath Family who lived in the Russell, Wayne
and Pulaski Counties since the early 1800's.
STEELE/STEEL REUNION
The Steele/Steel Reunion is 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 in the
Fellowship Hall, Rector's Flat Baptist Church, Monticello, Ky. Please bring
a drink and a covered dish to pass to feed 10 people. Paper products and
place settings will be provided. If you have questions, contact Joyce A.
Wright, 131 Hilltop Dr., Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 or 847-658-5993 or
wrights@dls.net or Colleen Hart at 2167 Hwy. 1546, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or
606-348-8625 or kevinhart@windstream.net. Please attend to learn more about
the history of the Steele Family who lived in the Russell, Wayne and Pulaski
Counties since the early 1800's.
LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES FREE CLASSES
Learn the latest information on healthy eating, medications, problem
solving, activity, and reducing your health risks. Each session will cover
different topics plus each class will include nutrition information, snack,
and door prize. There will be four sessions all taking place on Tuesdays
form 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first session is on June 1, the second on June
8, the third session on June 15 and the fourth is on the 22. There is also a
Nutrition basics class on May 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information
call your local health department at 606-387-5711 or 1-800-928-4416.
KAREN PECK AND NEW RIVER TO PERFORM AT RECTOR'S FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH
Karen Peck and New River will be in concert at Rector's Flat Baptist
Church on Sunday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
HUMANE SOCIETY WILL HAVE A FUNDRAISING YARD SALE
The Wayne County Humane Society will be having a yard sale on Friday,
May 21 and Saturday May 22. The yard sale will be located on Route 1275,
approximately 4 1/2 miles from Cumberland Crossing Shopping Center, signs
will be posted. Any charitable donation would be appreciated call 343-0096
and we can arrange to pick up your items.
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.
MILL SPRINGS "CORNBREAD FESTIVAL"
Mill Springs will be having a Cornbread Festival on Saturday May, 29 at
the Historic Mill Springs Park. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. thru 1:30
p.m. There will be cornbread (hoecakes), pinto beans, green beans, relishes,
homemade desserts, and drink or a hot dog, chips, relishes, homemade
dessert, and drink. Cost for adults is $5, children is $4. There will be
Arts & Crafts exhibits and the mill will be open for tours, with a mill
grinding exhibition at 2 p.m. The gift shop will be open from 10 a.m. till 5
p.m.
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY
Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery.
Anyone interested in making a donation may mail the donation to Leland
Gregory, 441 Castle Street, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or a deposit may be made
at Monticello Bank.
TOMMY TENNEY WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE ROC CHURCH
Please join Tommy Tenney for a Time of Passionate Pursuit. Don't miss
your chance to learn the secrets of Finding Favor with the King from someone
who has been to the inner courts. Experience a powerful message from Tommy
that will challenge you to prepare for your moment in His presence. Tommy
will be at The ROC Church on Saturday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The church is
located at 181 Branch Road in Monticello Ky. For more information go to
www.TheROCChurch. com.
KIDS NOW CLASS
Are you pregnant? If so you are invited to a KIDS NOW, 2-hour
educational program, "The No's of Pregnancy." Each participant will receive
a gift bag for baby, plus chances to win other prizes, A light lunch will be
provided for mom and one guest. The class will be held at the Wayne County
Health Department on May 12 from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. For more information,
please call the Regional Prevention Center at 866-213-8739.
SLAVEN FAMILY REUNION
Reunion for Slaven, Slavin, Slavy, Slavey (any spelling)
The Slaven Family Reunion will be on Saturday, June 5 between 10 and 3
at the McCreary Co. Sand Hill Camp shelter house. If you are a Slaven or
descended from a Slaven from along the Ky./Tenn. line you are invited to get
to know your extended family and learn more about your history. Please write
down and bring with you as many names and dates on as many family members as
you can. Bring old photos and stories to share. It will be a "pitch in
dinner". Bring enough food and soft drinks for your family and a little
extra to share with others. Plates, cups, napkins, and silverware will be
furnished. Make your reservations early, contact the Chamber of Commerce for
listing of motels. If you have any questions please contact Ann Slaven
Brotzg 800 Mangham Rd. Griffin, Ga. 30224 or 770-712-0010.
THE BURNSIDE WOMEN'S CLUB IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP
The Burnside Women's Civic Club is accepting applications for the Lousie
Kiser Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is open to any college student
who will be enrolled in a Ky. College for the Fall 2010 semester and has
completed at lease one semester of college. You may call 561-7104 for an
application or email lakeshorepharmacy@windstream.net.
FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS GUIDED ATV/UTV RIDE
The Fight Against Drugs guided ATV/UTV Ride will be held on Saturday,
August 21, at 9 a.m. The ride will begin at Slickford, Ky. and proceed to
Pickett State Park, Tenn. and then back to Slickford, Ky. The ride will
include scenic overlooks, beautiful rock formations, and the famous car
hauler trail. This event is open to anyone who wants to participate in a
drug free ride.
Donations will be accepted. Donations will support anti-drug activities
for the Wayne County Schools and will go to fund scholarships for several
teens who have used their talents, abilities and time to promote a drug free
lifestyle.
Please RSVP by contacting Amy N. Morgan at 606-348-5575 or by email at
amy.morgan@wayne.kyschools.us.
MISSING PHOTOS
The Alumni Association of the former Carlisle High School is seeking to
locate missing photos of six of the past CHS classes. Missing from a
collection on display at the Nicholas County Public Library are photos of
the CHS graduating classes of 1908, 1910, 1913, 1914, and 1919. Individuals
who may have any of the photos, or who may have information regarding the
location of any of the photos are requested to please call Mary Catherine
Knapke at 859-289-2324 or contact her via email at Knapek@bellsouth.net.
PARMLEYS GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Parmleys Grove Baptist Church is in the process of building a new
church. Anyone who would like to make a donation can contact one of the
building committee members: Stacy Slagle, Ryan Gregory, Lewis Turpin, Lance
Turner or Vannie Hatfield. You can also send any donations to 1654 Hwy 789,
Monticello, Ky. 42633. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated.
For more information you may call 606-348-9641.
NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
There will be a church service lunch after 10 a.m. on the first Sunday
of each month. Please bring a covered dish. The church is located at the
corner of 1275 and Bell Lane. Pastor Terry Munsey and congregation invite
everyone to attend.
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 Citizen Center on Columbia
Ave. All veterans welcome.
W.C. HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH 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. 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. As a result of our fund raising
efforts, we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information,
call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.
THE GATHERING
Come worship with us on the 1st Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. It
will be held at the Wayne County Senior Services Center on 55 W. Columbia
Ave. Bring your banners, flags, shofars and tamborines. Dance, flags and
contemporary messianic music. For more information contact ministers Lee and
Rita Hensler at 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.
MONTICELLO MS GROUP
The Monticello MS Group monthly meeting will be temporarily moved to
McDonalds in Monticello. The meetings take place the first Thursday of each
month. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
GRASS IN THE CITY
Grass In The City bluegrass and gospel music is open on Friday nights
at 6 p.m. at 322 S. Second St. For more information call 348-8828. Free
admission.
DAAD MEETING
Come to a Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meeting and help take
back your community from drugs. DAAD meets each fourth Thursday night at 7
p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. The meetings are free and open to everyone who
would like to attend.
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 hurt, 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.daddunite.net
STATE SERVICE OFFICER 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.
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.
W.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY
The W.C Republican Party will be having a general meeting on the second
Tuesday of each month at the ASPIRE Center at 6 p.m. All republicans
welcome.
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.
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.
CLASS OF 1973 FLOWER FUND
The Wayne County High School Class 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.
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 addictive 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
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, 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, PO Box 489, Monticello, KY 42633.
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@windstream.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 6-8 p.m. All strings welcome,
no amps. Come and jam with your friends. For more information, call
270-343-4030.
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.
NARCONON INFORMATION
Narconon wants to remind everyone that abuse of addictive drugs is on
the rise. Learn the signs and get someone the help they need. For a free
brochure call 1-877-413-3073 or go online at www.drugsno.com.
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.
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. To make a donation call 606-348-7786.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING
The ŒBetter Late Than Never' group of narcotics anonymous will meet on
every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. EST at the City Hall
in Monticello, Ky.
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.
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.
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.
