7-7-10 — MASSENGALE FAMILY REUNION
The Massengale Family Reunion will be Saturday, July 3 at Stony Point recreational building in Clinton Co. at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Bring your favorite covered dish and join the fun.
WATSON FAMILY REUNION
The James and Sarah Simpson Watson family reunion will be held Saturday, July 17 at the Senior Citizens Building. Please bring a covered dish and drinks. Fried chicken, coffee and dinnerware provided. Dinner will start at noon. There will be a white elephant sale, so everyone please bring a wrapped gift. On Sunday morning Uncle Elmer is planning to have a service at the Old Sandusky Cemetary.
FREE COMMUNITY CANNING DAYS
The Extension Office will be having free canning days. The Extension office will provide the use of pressure canners, hot water bath canners, the kitchen and other equipment. Please bring your produce, canning jars, lids, and rings.
The community pickle and relish and salsa day will be July 8-9 at 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. Pickle relish is a two day process. Please bring the items to make the pickle relish and salsa on July 8 and the relish must refrigerate for 24 hoursand then be processed on July 9. Please call the Extension Office at 348-8453 to reserve a time slot. Open community canning days will be July 12-14 and the week of July 26-30 at either 10 a.m. or 5 p.m. The kitchens will be open to individuals wishing to can their produce such as green beans, whole tomatoes, tomato juice, and salsa. Please call to reserve a time slot. Also bring your PRESTO Pressure Canner lid to the office to have it checked free to make sure they are working properly.
COOPER-DUNCAN VALLEY SCHOOL REUNION
The Cooper-Duncan Valley School reunion will be July 24 at the Senior Citizens Building starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will start at 12 Please bring a covered dish and catch up with your classmates. For information call 348-4561.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE CELEBRATING 200TH ANNIVERSARY
Bethel Baptist Church at Parmleysville will be celebrating it’s 200th Anniversary on Saturday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please bring a covered dish and enjoy the day with us. The Pastor is Bro. Lawrence Haynes.
VETERAN ASSISTANCE OFFICER TO ASSIST AREA VETERANS
Gary Jones, Field Representative for the KY Dept of Veterans Affairs, will be available to assist veterans in Wayne County at the National Guard Armory, Monticello, Ky. He will be there on Tuesday, July 20 from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and assistance in filing claims for state and federal benefits. This is a free service provided by the state of Kentucky. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 (record of military service) with them, if they have it and any other documents they feel could help with their claim. For further information, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary Jones, Regional Field Representative for the KDVA at 800-850-1392 or 270-651-9578.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Saddle up and hit the trail on Saddle Ridge Ranch, with Vacation Bible School at Oak Grove Baptist Church, in the Conley Bottom Community. Giddy up and get ready with a wild wild west kick off Saturday, July 10 from 4-6 p.m. and Vacation Bible School July 11-15 from 6-8 p.m. nightly. There will be classes for all ages. For transportation call 348-0799.
WAYNE COUNTY 1989 CLASS COOKOUT
The Wayne County Class of 1989 will be having a family cookout August 14 at noon at F and T Lake. We would like to invite the Monticello class of 1989 to join us in the activities. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish, drinks and chairs. We hope to see you there, signs will be posted.
SHELBY LOREN GUFFEY FAMILY REUNION
The Shelby Loren Guffey Family Reunion will be Saturday, July 10 at the Aspire Center. The potluck lunch will begin around noon. All family and friends are invited to attend.
WINCHESTER REUNION
The family of the late Eulon and Trevia Winchester will be having a reunion July, 3, beginning at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. All Family and friends are invited. A meal will start at 4 p.m. so everyone please bring a dish.
2010 DOLL SHOW
The 2010 Wayne County Fair and Horse Show Doll Show will be held Saturday, July 3 at the Wayne County Extension Office. Registration will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The Doll Show will be at 2 p.m. A complete list of rules for this year’s event can be found at www.waynecountykyfair.com. Go to the events for July 3 and click on the More Info link next to the Doll Show listing. For more information, contact Tarina Whited at (606) 348-7660 or Lorene Gregory (606) 340-0363.
8th ANNUAL SINGING DOWN ON THE FARM
The 8th annual Singing Down on the Farm will be Saturday, July 17 at 6 p.m. The singing will be located at 1630 Leslie Rd. Hwy. 691 Burkesville, Ky. The special guest will be the Cookes, Cooke Brothers and the Sneed Family. Everyone is welcome to attend Admission is free. Please bring your lawn chairs. Concessions will be available. For more information or directions please call 270-864-2230.
DATE CORRECTION FOR BERTRAM FAMILY REUNION
The Bertram family reunion will be held on July 11 at the Monticello Memorial Park in the large shelter building. Lunch will be served at 12:30. All family and friends are invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish.
JAMES FAMILY REUNION IS JULY 3
The James family reunion will be held on July 3 at 11 a.m. at the Tucker Shelter in Bronston, Ky. Please bring a covered dish and enjoy a time of fellowship. All family and friends are invited to attend.
EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Farm Service Agency reminds producers that Emergency Conservation Program is available in Wayne County, for cost share assistance to rehabilitate damaged farmlands. Practices available include: Debris Removal, Grading, Shaping, Re-leveling, or Similar Measures, Fence Restoration, or Restoring Conservation Structures and other installations. Producers may apply for this program through July 12. To qualify for assistance a producer must have incurred eligible damage to agricultural land in excess of $1,000 or be able to document that damages incurred for an amount less than $1,000 are an economic hardship. If you have already started cleanup or repair of damage, you should apply immediately, in order to be eligible. Contact Farm Service Agency with any questions at 606-348-9383 or 78 Barnes Dr., Monticello, KY.
HAMMOND REUNION IS JULY 4
The children of Corbin and Vada Hammond will hold their annual reunion starting with “Uncle Bud’s Picnic” on Coffey Mountain, home of Bud and Sue Hammond, on Friday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, July 4, dinner will be held at the Tucker Shelter house, with eating at 1 p.m. The family invites long time friends to bring a dish and join them.
UPDATES FOR THE WAYNE COUNTY FAIR EXPO
Local residents who are interested in participating in this year’s EXPO are encouraged to stop by the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Office to pick up a 2010 EXPO catalogue. Here are some dates that EXPO participants need to keep in mind (all events will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office).
Wednesday, June 30—Judging will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Public Viewing will be open from 2-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 1—Open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with food preservation classes to be held at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 2—EXPO pick up will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER YARD SALE
The Wayne County Humane Society will be having a fundrasing yard sale on July 8, 9 and 10 rain or shine. The yard sale will be located at Route 1275, approximately 4 1/2 miles from Cumberland Crossing shopping center, signs will be posted. Any charitable donations would be appreciated. Call 343-0096 and we can arrange to pick up donated items.
GRASS IN THE CITY CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER
Grass in the City will be closed for the summer. They will be re-opening on the first Friday of October.
JOHN L. SMITH FAMILY REUNION
The John L. Smith family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 4. This year the reunion will be held at the Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church Family Life Center. The center is located three miles east of downtown on East Hwy. 92. Please bring a dish or two to share. Lunch will start at 1 p.m. You are also welcome to bring any photos and stories. For more information call 348-4101.
WAYNE COUNTY FSA COMMITTEE RESCHEDULED
The regular July meeting of Farm Service Agency Wayne County Committee has been rescheduled for July 13. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the USDA Service Center. Contact FSA with any questions at (606) 348-9383.
3rd ANNUAL CUMBERLAND CRUSHERS COACH PITCH CLASSIC BASEBALL TOURNEY
The 3rd annual Cumberland Crushers Coach Pitch Classic Baseball Tournament will be July 23-24 for ages 8 and under. The tournament will be held in Russell Springs. There is a three game minimum and an entry fee. Call 270-566-2529.
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.
THE GATHERING
Come worship with us on the first Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. and the third Friday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Senior Services Center. We practice lively Davidic form of worship with flags, dance, and contemporary and messianic music. We are non-denominational, full gospel, messianic believers. For more information contact ministers Lee and Rita Hensler at 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.
LOVELL REUNION
The Lovell reunion will be Saturday, July 3 at the Boston Farm off Ky. Hwy. 1275 in the Mill Springs community. This reunion is for the relatives and friends of John Ezra and Rebecca Powell Lovell. A pot luck meal will be served around noon. For more information call 348-3453 or 340-1875.
FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS GUIDED ATV/UTV RIDE CANCELED
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Fight Against Drugs guided ATV/UTV Ride that was scheduled for Saturday, August 21 has been canceled.
4th ANNUAL STEEL HORSE STAMPEDE
The 4th annual Steel Horse Stampede will be the last Sunday in September which is the 26. The event will take place in Burksville, Ky. in Cumberland County. Steel horse riders come and join us to stomp out cancer. The Steel Horse Stampede is a Relay for Life event. For more information contact kytuba@gmail.
DENNEY-CATRON REUNION
The Denney-Catron reunion will be held on Saturday, July 3 at the farm of the late Earnest Catron and Mrs. Glenna Catron. Everyone please bring a dish and join us.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 ‘Better 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.
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.
