6-1-11 — HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS  7TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY

    The Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs 7th Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 4 at Cave Lake Event Park on the Nick Cooley Farm. The derby is free for children ages 1-15 who are with an adult.  

Registration will start at 8 a.m. Each age group needs to register at least 30 minutes before fishing. For more information contact Ricky Kempton at 606-348-3160 or 307-7401 or Johnny Cooper at 606-348-1692 or 606-307-7993.



SINGING AT DAVIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

    The Skyline Boys will be singing at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church on Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. CT. Everyone is invited to attend.



VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT MONTICELLO BAPTIST TABERNACLE

    Monticello Baptist Tabernacle will be having Vacation Bible School June 6-10 from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly. There are classes for ages 2- adult. Pastor Bro. Roy Gregory and the congregation invite everyone to attend. For more information, call 606-307-5372 or 606-348-9470.



BURNSIDE MASONIC LODGE #634 ANNUAL FISH FRY

    The Burnside Masonic Lodge #634 Annual Fish Fry will be Friday, June

3 from 5 to 8 p.m. EST at the Tucker family shelter house on Hwy. 90.  

Come and eat and have great fellowship, open to all. The cost is a $7 donation. All proceeds benefit lodge charities. This event is sponsored by the Gavel Club.



DEADLINE FOR DCP AND ACRE PROGRAMS FOR 2011

    Farm Service Agency reminds producers that Wednesday, June 1 is the deadline to enroll in DCP or ACRE programs for 2011. June 1 is the deadline to elect ACRE for 2011.Contact Farm Service Agency with any questions at 348-9383.



CAMP PROMISE

    Camp Promise—Bereavement Camp for Kids is sponsored by Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Camp Promise is a free overnight camp designed to help children ages 6-16 cope with the loss of  a loved one.

    Children participate in activities that inform, educate and provide opportunities to talk about the very difficult aspects of loss. The camp also includes outdoor activities such as pond fishing, horse back riding and games.

    The camp is held in Russell County at Lily Creek Pay Lake. The camp is led by Hospice staff and volunteers. It will be held June 10 and

11 and is open to any child who has experience the loss of a loved one.

    Please register with Tammy or Laura at 679-4389 or 800-937-9596.  

Registration is limited.



BENEFIT SINGING AT FREEDOM UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH

    Freedom United Baptist Church in the Freedom community will be having a benefit singing for Bro. Dwayne and Sister Lola Brummett on Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. Their house burnt and they are trying to rebuild. Pastor Densil Brascum and the congregation invite everyone to attend.



RELAY FOR LIFE FREE BENEFIT GOSPEL SINGING FEATURING THE COUNSELORS QUARTET

    The Relay for Life will be holding a free benefit gospel singing on June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Lake Cumberland RV Park, located on Gibson Lane just of Hwy. 90. The singing will feature The Counselors Quartet. All concessions and donations will be given to the Relay for Life.

REVIVAL SERVICES AT MT. PLEASANT FELLOWSHIP

    Mt. Pleasant Fellowship will be having revival services starting on June 5-8. Services will be at 6 p.m. except on Wednesday service will be at 6:30 p.m. Evangelists will be Donnie Bunch and Todd Zike.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT GAP CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

    Gap Creek Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School June

13-17 from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly. Everyone is invited to attend.

TURPIN REUNION

    The late Willie and Florence Turpin family reunion will be held on Sunday, June 12 at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park in the large shelter house. All relatives are invited to attend and bring a covered dish and enjoy the day.



VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT THE ZION BAPTIST

    The Zion Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School beginning on Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.  

nightly. Everyone is invited. There are classes for all ages.

SERVICE TIMES CHANGE AT GREEN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    Beginning Sunday, May 29 Green Hill Baptist Church service time will change, with Sunday School starting at 9:45 a.m. and worship service starting at 10:30 a.m.



BASIC FOOD PRESERVATION SKILLS CLASSES

    On Thursday, June 16 the Cooperative Extension Office will be holding three canning classes at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the lower level kitchen. This will be a great starter course for those just learning to can.

    Some of the things you will learn is how to properly and safely use a pressure canner, use the water bath method, how to freeze, and dry foods.

    Please call the Cooperative Extension Office at 348-8453 to register for this class.



FOOD PRESERVATION CLASSES AT THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE

    A food preservation class will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office, Thursday, June 2 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the lower level kitchen. The class will teach how to make jams, jellies and how to properly freeze and dehydrate foods.

    You will receive free research-based information and recipes, get to watch food demonstrations and taste new recipes.

    Please call the Cooperative Extension Office at 348-8453 to register for this class.



REVIVAL AT CLAY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    Clay Hill Baptist Church will be having revival services beginning Sunday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. The evangelists will be Bro. Bruce Tucker and Bro. Finley Vaughn.  Pastor Bro. David Morrow and the congregation invite everyone to attend.



CHITWOOD FAMILY WILL BE SINGING AT CEDAR HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

    The Chitwood Family will be singing at Cedar Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Pastor Fairrell Morrow and the church would like to invite everyone to attend.

BARNETT REUNION

    The ancestors of the late Mahala and John Shelby (Cody) Barnett will meet at the large shelter house at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park on Saturday, June 18. Lunch will start at 12 noon.  

Please bring a covered dish or two, old photos and stories to share.  

Everyone is invited to come out and have a great day.



WAYNE COUNTY FAIR BEAUTY PAGEANT REGISTRATION

    The Wayne County Fair beauty pageant registration will be Saturday, June 18 in the gazebo at the park from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

    For more information contact Michele Alley at 307-7477 or email misswcfairpageant@hotmail.com.



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.



BRANDY-MATTIE KEITH REUNION

    The children and family of Brandy and Mattie Keith invite all relatives and friends of the family to attend the 2011 Keith family reunion.

    This year's events will be at McKinley Farms on West Hwy. 92, Monticello, Ky. There will be a cookout at 4:30 p.m. on June 3, A family country breakfast at 9 a.m. on June 4 followed by a "Fun Day"  

with a "Something Old-Something New" auction and BBQ at 1 p.m., and There will be a  Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. with a family and friends potluck at 12:45 p.m. on June 5.

    For plans and information on joining us in our "Family" call Ellen McKinley at 348-6288.



COOPER-DUNCAN VALLEY SCHOOL REUNION

    The Cooper and Duncan Valley School reunion will be held on Saturday, June 11 at the Senior Citizen Building. Doors will open at

9 a.m., with lunch at  12 noon. Please bring a covered dish and enjoy the day with classmates.

    For more information contact 348-4561.



AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PAINTS WAYNE COUNTY PURPLE FOR RELAY FOR LIFE

    The American Cancer Society is offering an opportunity for businesses and local communities to show their awareness and support in the fight against cancer by "Painting the Town Purple" May 30 through June 3. To show your support you can put up purple-themed displays in storefronts, putting purple bows on their doors and wearing purple clothing all week.

    For more information on how to participate call 1-800-227-2345 or  

Emily Hesse at 606-307-2732    or visit RelayForLife.org/wayneky.



4TH ANNUAL CUMBERALND CRUSHERS COACH PITCH CLASSIC

    The 4th Annual Cumberland Crushers Coach Pitch Classic will be held Friday, June 24-Saturday, June 25 at the Russell Springs City Park for ages eight and under. For more information contact Brentley Bault at 270-566-2529 or Kerry Harris 270-866-1473.



REVIVAL IN WAYNE COUNTY PRAYER MEETINGS

    Revival in Wayne County Prayer meetings (or at your own church) for Wayne County Ministers and concerned Christians, on every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.  For more information contact Bro. Bob Schaeffer at 348-5581.

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 office at Bell Elementary.



SLAVEN FAMILY REUNION

    If you are a Slaven (Slavin, Slavy, Slavey) or a descendent from a Slaven from along the Ky./Tenn. line you are invited to attend the reunion.

    Please bring old photos and information on the birth and names of family members.

    The reunion will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in McCreary County at Sand Hill Camp Community Building.

    The buiding is located on Hwy. 700, five miles east of U.S. 27.  

Watch for Slaven reunion signs.  It will be a pitch in dinner.

    Please bring enough food and drinks for your family and a little extra to share with others. Plates, cups, napkins and silverware will be furnished. Make motel reservations early.

    If  you have any questions contact Ann Slaven Brotzge at 800 Mangham  

Rd.; Griffin, Ga. 30224, or call 770-712-0010 or        e-mail at  

cbrotzge@bullitt.net.



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.



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, Robert Lee Hancock, Glen Bertram or Hobert Brown. All donations will be appreciated.

JESUS' LIGHTHOUSE GOSPEL SINGING AND SUPPER

    Jesus' Lighthouse will be  having a gospel singing and supper every third Saturday of the month. Everyone is welcome to attend.



WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETINGS

    The Wayne County Humane Society will hold monthly meetings starting in April and continuing until September on the third Tuesday of every month. The meetings will be held at the United Methodist Church starting at 6 p.m.

WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960-61 50TH CLASS REUNION

    The Wayne County High School Class of 1960-61 will be celebrating their 50th reunion on September 2 and 3.  Everyone who attended class from 1957-58 and 1960-61 is invited to attend.

    For reservations and more information call 348-7670 or 348-7239 or 348-8981.



LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES

    Learn how you can manage diabetes by taking the free Living Well with Diabetes classes that are offered at the Wayne County Health Department.

    Classes will be  June 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.  

Preregistration is required for evening sessions and the support group.

    For more information or to preregister call 1-800-928-4416 ext. 1166.



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.



WAYNE COUNTY KY-ASAP BOARD MEETINGS

    The local Wayne County KY-ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) Board meets the first Thursday of February, June, August, October, December in 2011 at 8:30 a.m. in the Wayne County Hospital Conference Room.

    The public is welcome to attend this meeting. Please call the chair Kathryn Tucker at 348-9343 to be put on the agenda.



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.



NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH SERVICE AND LUNCH

    New Covenant Fellowship Church will be having a covered dish lunch after 10 a.m. the first Sunday of every month. The church is located at the corner of 1275 and Bell Lane. The Pastor is Jerry Munsey.  

Everyone is welcome to attend.

    

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.



BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MEETING

    The 2010-2011 Bell Elementary SBDM Council meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 4 p.m. in the school resource room (46).

        

MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SBDM MEETING

    Monticello Elementary SBDM will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

    

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.



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 fundraising 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's monthly meeting will be temporarily moved to McDonald's in Monticello. The meetings take place the first Thursday of each month. Everyone interested is invited to attend.

        

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 6:30  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 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.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.                                    



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.



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.

    

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.