SINGING AT
NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
   Candy and Jeremy formerly with the Colman Looper Family fromÂ
Nashville, Tenn. will be singing at New Covenant Fellowship onÂ
Sunday, March 29 at 10 a.m.
COALITION OF
CONCERNED
CITIZENS AGAINST ALCOHOL MEETING
   The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Alcohol will meet atÂ
Green Hill Baptist Church on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. EveryoneÂ
is encouraged to attend.
MARCH CHAMBER LUNCHEON
   The March Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 19 fromÂ
12 to 1 p.m. at the Wayne County Extension Office. The cost of lunchÂ
is $7. Guest speaker will be Darryl McGaha Executive Director LakeÂ
Cumberland Area Development District.
GOSPEL SINGING AT PLEASANT HILL CHURCH
   Pleasant Hill Church, Hwy. 200 Sunnybrook will be having a gospelÂ
singing and fellowship on March 21 at 6 p.m. All groups are welcome.Â
Bro. Jimmy Decker and the church invites everyone to attend.
WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING
   The Wayne Republican Women meet the first Thursday of each month atÂ
5 p.m. at Happy Hoppers. For more information call 606-348-9250. AlsoÂ
follow them on Facebook.
SINGING AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
   Zion Baptist Church in the Delta community will be having a singingÂ
on Sunday, March 22. Featured guest will be The Chitwood Family fromÂ
Winfield, Tenn. Sunday School starts at 9:30 and church servicesÂ
start at 10:30. Lunch will follow the service.
WAYNE COUNTY FREEDOM
ASSOCIATION MOVIE
   The Wayne County Freedom Association will be showing the movieÂ
Overcomer on March 20 at the Wayne Theater in Monticello at 6 p.m.Â
EST. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
PROGRAM
   The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program's goal is to help assure thatÂ
long-term care facility residents live harmoniously with dignity,Â
feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal. TheyÂ
are in need of volunteers to spend 6-8 hours a month visitingÂ
assigned nursing homes to talk with residents and observe conditions.Â
If you are interested in being a volunteer contact the District Long-
Term Care Ombudsman at 800-264-7093.
MONTICELLO WOMAN'S CLUB GFWC KY MEETING
   The Monticello Woman's Club GFWC KY meets the first Monday of theÂ
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.
PET SUPPLY DRIVE
   Wayne County Animal Control/Shelter is conducting a pet supplyÂ
drive. Items needed include: dog and cat food, blankets, bleach,Â
glass cleaner, paper towels, puppy pads, treats, monetary donationsÂ
for Parvo shots. Items can be dropped off at the Chamber OfficeÂ
inside of City Hall, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CHRISTIAN LIFE
FELLOWSHIP TEEN YOUTH GROUP
   Christian Life Fellowship teen youth group for ages 12 and up willÂ
start meeting every Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. The church isÂ
located at 41 Garth Street. For more information contact PeggyÂ
Parmley at 606-575-8656.
SECOND LIFE
WORSHIP AND
DINNER
   Second Life by the Monticello United Methodist Church will be havingÂ
worship and dinner on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Senior CitizensÂ
Center, 75 Columbia Ave. Call 606-260-1303 or 859-595-6028 for a ride.
REFORMERS UNAMIOUS
ADDICTION
PROGRAM
   A Bible based addiction program called Reformers Unamious will meetÂ
at 7 p.m. every Friday night at Gap Creek Baptist Church. For moreÂ
information call, 606-307-7642 or 606-307-3472. Everyone welcome.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OLD CHARITY CEMETERY
   It takes donations from all concerned to keep the cemeteryÂ
maintained. Donations may be mailed to: Old Charity Cemetery Fund,Â
358 Murl Road, Monticello, KY 42633.
LCDHD CLASSES
Please visit www.lcdhd.org/calendar for health related community
events throughout our 10 county district such as diabetes classes andÂ
classes to quit smoking. If you have questions or need moreÂ
information call 1 (800) 928-4416.
TOPS "TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY"
   TOPS weight loss support group meets every Thursday at ImmanuelÂ
Baptist Church. Weigh-in is at 4:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 5Â
p.m. You are invited to come take off pounds sensibly.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE BUSTER CEMETERY
   Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Buster Cemetery at FrogÂ
Bottom. Donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: P.O. BoxÂ
401, Monti-cello, Ky. 42633. To in-quire about a lot in theÂ
cemetery, call (606) 307-4376.
AL-ANON MEETING
   An Al-Anon meeting for families of alcoholics or addicts will beÂ
held each Monday at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital conference room.
AWANA
   The AWANA Clubs and Youth Ministries of Steubenville Baptist ChurchÂ
are underway. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m. Clubs and small groups willÂ
be from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday. For more information,Â
please contact the church at 606-348-5011.
JOIN THE WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS
   Join the fellowship, join the fun, join the Wayne County ExtensionÂ
Homemakers. Learning, leading and serving Wayne County since 1950.Â
For more information call the Extension Office at 606-348-8453.
JORDAN CROUCH MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER IS OPEN EVERY FRIDAY
   The Jordan Crouch Memorial Youth Center is open every Friday nightÂ
from 6 to 10 p.m. There is two game rooms packed with exciting gamesÂ
that are free to play. There is also a lounge area with free wifi andÂ
board games. Hotdogs and popcorn can be purchased for 50 cents eachÂ
and drinks are $1.
CELEBRATE
RECOVERY
   Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered recovery program.Â
Celebrate can help with freedom from life's hurts, hang ups andÂ
habits, not just substance abuse. Celebrate meets each ThursdayÂ
evening at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. For more information callÂ
606-340-9362 or email recovery.wayne@gmail.com. Celebrate Recovery isÂ
sponsored by Defensive Action Against Drugs and Operation Unite.
MONTICELLO LIONS CLUB
   The Monticello Lions Club meets the first and the third Thursday ofÂ
each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Stallion. Everyone is invited.
DON'T LET THEM DIE
   Kentuckians struggling with a substance abuse disorder, eitherÂ
themselves or within their families, can call 1-833-859-4357 tollÂ
free to speak to a specialist about treatment options and availableÂ
resources. The specialist will conduct a brief screening assessmentÂ
in order to connect callers with the most relevant treatment servicesÂ
as quickly as possible. Also check out findhelpnowky.org for help.
MONTICELLO
WAYNE COUNTY E911 BOARD MEETING
   The Monticello-Wayne County E911 Board has hereby set the regularÂ
monthly meetings of said board to take place the third Thursday ofÂ
each month at 1:30 p.m. at the E911 Dispatch facility at 195 N. MainÂ
St. Please consider this as notice for all regular meetings. AÂ
notice will be given for any special called meetings of the E911 Board.
PERDEW CEMETERY
   The Perdew Cemetery account at Monticello Banking Company has beenÂ
closed. Donations for upkeep can be deposited at: BB&T Bank-PerdewÂ
Cemetery Fund. Bank statements will be available upon request toÂ
BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MEETING
   The Bell Elementary SBDM Council conducts regular monthly meetingsÂ
on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the schoolÂ
library. All members of the school community and general public areÂ
cordially invited to attend.
NARCONON
   Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceuticalÂ
drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse andÂ
get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for aÂ
free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs.Â
Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754Â
or go to Prescription-abuse.org.
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GIVE ME A REASON DRUG TESTING
   Give Me A Reason Drug Testing is a drug prevention initiativeÂ
designed as a way for youth to avoid peer pressure and give youth aÂ
reason to say ‘"no" to drugs. When confronted with drugs, theÂ
initiative provides youth an opportunity to say "I can't" use drugs,Â
my parents drug test me. The free saliva based test can be picked upÂ
at these locations: Wayne County Health Dept., Wayne County Sheriff'sÂ
Dept., Monticello Police Dept., F & H Drugs, Silver's HometownÂ
Pharmacy, Adanta, Wayne County Attorney's Office, ASPIRE Center,Â
Wayne County Middle and High School. No name or information is neededÂ
to pick up a kit. For more information visit any of the distributingÂ
sites, call 278-4925 or visit operationunite.org.
MONTICELLO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL MEETING
   The Monticello Elementary School Based Decision Making CouncilÂ
conducts regularly scheduled meetings on the fourth Wednesday ofÂ
each month at 4 p.m. in the school media center. All members of theÂ
school community and general public are cordially invited to attend.
VETERANS AND
FAMILY ASSISTANCE WITH CLAIMS AND MEDALS
   The DAV Service Office is open four Tuesdays a month from 9 a.m. toÂ
3 p.m. in the basement of City Hall. State Service Officers LeaÂ
Hammond and Joe Mor-row and Chapter Service Officer Jeff Morgan areÂ
available to assist veterans and their families. You may call LeaÂ
Hammond at (606) 278-4180 with questions or to schedule anÂ
appointment. Assistance with medals or obtaining DD214's contactÂ
Bill Rutherford at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello or call 606-340-3142.Â
All services are free.
DAV AND DAV
AUXILIARY
MONTHLY MEETING
   Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the DAV Auxiliary meet theÂ
first Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center. Refresh-
ments are served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for everyone. DAV and DAVÂ
Auxiliary both hold their meetings at 6:30 p.m.
DONATIONS FOR SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
   Donations are being sought for the Spann Hill Baptist ChurchÂ
Cemetery to help with the on-going maintenance and repairs of theÂ
cemetery. Many of the graves have no local family to tend to them.Â
We are asking local families and relatives who may have familyÂ
members buried in the cemetery to please donate. Donations may beÂ
made payable to Spann Hill Baptist Church Cemetery c/o Brad Carlton,Â
526 Dodson Mine Rd., Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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WAYNE COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
   The Wayne County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will beÂ
held the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the library. TheÂ
public is welcome to attend.
DONATIONS TO
THE GENEALOGY LIBRARY
   The Wayne County Historical Society accepts donations of oldÂ
pictures, letters and other documents to help preserve the history ofÂ
the community. Donated documents can also be added to the researchÂ
files to help others. You can drop off items Wednesday throughÂ
Friday or call 343-0399.
MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE
431 MEETING
   The Monticello Masonic Lodge 431 meets the second Tuesday of eachÂ
month at 7 p.m. Refresh-ments will be served at 6 p.m.
WALKER EARLY LEARNING CENTER SBDM MEETING
   The Walker Early Learning Center SBDM will meet on the secondÂ
Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the school conference room.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CATRON CEMETERY
   Donations are needed for the mowing of the Catron Cemetery. MustÂ
pay someone to mow. Donations may be sent to: Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy.Â
200 Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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WAYNE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
   The Wayne County Senior Citizens Center invites everyone 60 yearsÂ
and older to come and join them from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.Â
There is a variety of activities to choose from including: checkers,Â
puzzles, bingo, pool table, grocery shopping, or just come toÂ
socialize. Every third Friday of the month is potluck or an outing ifÂ
weather permits. Offered everyday is: TV, exercise (on treadmill orÂ
bike), well-balanced meals served at 11 a.m., transportation to andÂ
from center (outside city limits on certain days of the week), day/
afternoon trips, card games, blood pressure checks monthly; healthÂ
clinic, annually; health and nutrition speakers and other informative
speakers. If you have any questions call 348-5811.
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LOOKING FOR A JOB? HAVE A COMPUTER?
   Kentucky Teleworks, an "Eastern Kentucky Concentrated EmploymentÂ
Program" is a resource for those looking for employment, full time,Â
part time, or seasonal. KY Teleworks is for people who would like toÂ
work from home only. High Speed Internet is required. AllÂ
employers listed on the website have been approved. This is not aÂ
scam. On any given day, KY Teleworks has 500 to 2500 jobs listed onÂ
their website. No money is asked except possibly for the cost of aÂ
background check or headphones. You don't have to live in Kentucky toÂ
use this resource. Tell your family and friends about thisÂ
opportunity. Contact kentuckyteleworks.com or facebook.com/
kentuckyteleworks for more information.
Â
CABELL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY DONATIONS
   Cabell Grove Methodist Church would appreciate any donations for theÂ
upkeep of the cemetery. Donations can be mailed to Janet Bell, 497Â
Kendrick Ave., Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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FUNDS NEEDED FOR CHOATE CEMETERY
   Anyone who would like to donate for the upkeep of the ChoateÂ
Cemetery, please send donations to Jeff Sutton at 4941 Hwy. 1546,Â
Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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FOLLOW WAYNE CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON FACEBOOK
   Please LIKE the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family andÂ
Consumer Sciences Facebook page. Get great research and evidencedÂ
based information, reminders and announcements of CooperativeÂ
Extension programs.
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BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASSES
   Benchmark Family Services-Foster Care Agency is offering freeÂ
orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. to anyone interestedÂ
in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information aboutÂ
fostering. The office is located at 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset.Â
Call (606) 451-9534 to register for the class or to receive a freeÂ
information packet with no obligation.
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WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION
   Wayne County Adult Education is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday,Â
Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. AllÂ
our services are free. Call 348-5286 for more information.
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WAYNE COUNTY HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
   The Wayne County Horseman's Association would like to invite you toÂ
join them on the first Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at theÂ
Rescue Squad building located on Boone Street, Monticello, Ky. OurÂ
focus is a shared interest in the horse. Membership, however, doesÂ
not require horse ownership. There is diversity in our annualÂ
activities which include horse shows, monthly trail rides, picnics,Â
Coggins testing, Christmas party and participation in communityÂ
events. As a result of our fundraising efforts, we provide continuingÂ
education scholarships. For more
information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Lynetta at 348-0455.
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MT. PISGAH CEMETERY FUND
   If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah CemeteryÂ
and would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off orÂ
mailed to Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. BoxÂ
421, Monticello, Ky. 42633. For questions or more information you mayÂ
call 348-7786.
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DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY
   Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery.Â
If interested in making a donation you can give it to any member ofÂ
the Cemetery Committee: Danny Morgan, Dennis Piercy or Waylan PiercyÂ
or you may mail the donation to 436 Davis Rd., Albany, Ky. 42602.
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WAYNE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS
   The Wayne County Family Resource Center Advisory Council conductsÂ
meetings on the second Wednesday of every other month at 12 noon inÂ
the Family Resource Center office at Bell Elementary.
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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 anyÂ
member of the cemetery committee- Glen Bertram. All donations will beÂ
appreciated.
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SECOND CHANCE OUTREACH CENTER
   Second Chance Outreach Center is a non-profit Christ centeredÂ
addiction recovery program serving your local community. If you orÂ
someone you know is struggling with substance abuse or addictiveÂ
behaviors please feel free to call 24 hours for a free over the phoneÂ
consultation or referral at 1-270-384-9548, or visit us at www.
  Â
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,Â
self-help organization offering friendship and understanding toÂ
families who have experienced the death of a child. The organizationÂ
welcomes bereaved parents, adult siblings, grandparents, andÂ
immediate family members to its meetings. Meetings are held on theÂ
first Tuesday of each month at Monticello United Methodist Church,Â
145 Michigan Avenue at 7 p.m. For additional information contactÂ
Jenny West, Chapter Leader at 340-1955.
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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 atÂ
the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Monticello office, located at 1219Â
North Main Street, Suite 5.
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BETHESDA CEMETERY DONATIONS
   Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Bethesda Cemetery. ToÂ
donate send to 1265 Hwy. 858, Monticello, Ky. 42633 or for moreÂ
information call 348-8190. 606-521-0498 or 606-523-6039.
                          Â
NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
   New Covenant Fellowship, located in the Bell Subdivision, isÂ
beginning a church van ministry. Anyone who needs a ride can callÂ
(606) 348-1855 or (606) 307-6246. Everyone is welcome.
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FUNDS NEEDED FOR UPKEEP OF ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY
   If you have relatives buried at Rogers Grove Cemetery, we need fundsÂ
for the upkeep of the cemetery. Send your donations to: Rogers GroveÂ
Cemetery Fund, BB and T Bank, Cumberland Crossing, Monticello, Ky.Â
42633 or Irene Koontz, 1396 Hwy. 1275 S., Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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DONATIONS FOR ALEXANDER CEMETERY
   If you have any family or friends buried in Alexander Cemetery, youÂ
may make any donations to Alexander Cemetery Mowing Fund c/o FirstÂ
Southern National Bank, PO Box 489, Monticello, KY 42633.
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LIFE ABUNDANT MINISTRY HEALING ROOMS
   The Life Abundant Ministry (LAM) Healing Rooms are open on TuesdayÂ
from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. There is aÂ
service on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and a Saturday Intercessory prayer isÂ
held at 4:30 p.m. The Life Abundant Ministry healing room provides aÂ
different guest speaker every Tuesday evening service. Life AbundantÂ
Ministry Healing Rooms is located at 303 South Main Street,Â
Somerset, Ky. For more information call 1-877-LAM-HEAL orÂ
606-677-0088 or check out the website atÂ
www.lifeabundantministry.org. You can also e-mail lifeabundant7@windstream.net.
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