FEEDING AMERICA KENTUCKY'S
HEARTLAND
Feeding America Kentucky's Heartland in partnership with Mt.
Pleasant Fellowship/Dove Outreach will be doing food distribution for
Wayne County residents on Thursday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at
the Wayne County High School, 2 Kenny Davis Blvd. in the parking lot
behind the high school, by the football field. This is a free food
distribution. Residents need to show proof of valid Wayne County home
address. For more information, call Feeding American, Kentucky
Kentuckys Heartland at 270-769-6997.
FREE HEALTHY
LIVING WITH
DIABETES
CLASSES
Lake Cumberland District Health Department will be providing free
Healthy Living with Diabetes classes online starting Wednesday, May 6
from 1 to 3:30 p.m. EST. Call 1-800-928-4416 ext. 1166 for more
information and to register for class.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Monticello Group of Alcoholics
Anonymous will be conducting it's meetings by telephone conference
(no apps required). This is a free service and meetings will be held
on Mondays/Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. If you think you
have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend these
meetings. For more information please contact Steve K. at (606)
341-0681.
W.C.HIGH SCHOOL
EMAIL
ACCOUNTS
Wayne County High School students are encouraged to check their
school email often. Information on Dual Credit is already there.
Information regarding Transition Ready status and scheduling will be
emailed in the next few days. It is very important all students keep
up with school email.
DAV FIFTH DISTRICT MEETING
The DAV Fifth District meeting has been canceled.
DAV MEETING
The DAV Chapter 105 will not be meeting in April.
LONG-TERM
CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program's goal is to help assure that
long-term care facility residents live harmoniously with dignity,
feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal. They
are in need of volunteers to spend 6-8 hours a month visiting
assigned nursing homes to talk with residents and observe conditions.
If you are interested in being a volunteer contact the District Long-
Term Care Ombudsman at 800-264-7093.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OLD CHARITY CEMETERY
It takes donations from all concerned to keep the cemetery
maintained. Donations may be mailed to: Old Charity Cemetery Fund,
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 and
classes to quit smoking. If you have questions or need more
information call 1 (800) 928-4416.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE BUSTER CEMETERY
Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Buster Cemetery at Frog
Bottom. Donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: P.O. Box
401, Monticello, Ky. 42633. To inquire about a lot in the cemetery,
call (606) 307-4376.
JOIN THE WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS
Join the fellowship, join the fun, join the Wayne County Extension
Homemakers. Learning, leading and serving Wayne County since 1950.
For more information call the Extension Office at 606-348-8453.
CELEBRATE
RECOVERY
Celebrate Recovery is a free Christ centered recovery program.
Celebrate can help with freedom from life's hurts, hang ups and
habits, not just substance abuse. Celebrate meets each Thursday
evening at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. For more information call
606-340-9362 or email recovery.wayne@gmail.com. Celebrate Recovery is
sponsored by Defensive Action Against Drugs and Operation Unite.
REFORMERS UNAMIOUS
ADDICTION
PROGRAM
A Bible based addiction program called Reformers Unamious will meet
at 7 p.m. every Friday night at Gap Creek Baptist Church. For more
information call, 606-307-7642 or 606-307-3472. Everyone welcome.
DON'T LET THEM DIE
Kentuckians struggling with a substance abuse disorder, either
themselves or within their families, can call 1-833-859-4357 toll
free to speak to a specialist about treatment options and available
resources. The specialist will conduct a brief screening assessment
in order to connect callers with the most relevant treatment services
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 regular
monthly meetings of said board to take place the third Thursday of
each month at 1:30 p.m. at the E911 Dispatch facility at 195 N. Main
St. Please consider this as notice for all regular meetings. A
notice will be given for any special called meetings of the E911 Board.
PERDEW CEMETERY
The Perdew Cemetery account at Monticello Banking Company has been
closed. Donations for upkeep can be deposited at: BB&T Bank-Perdew
Cemetery Fund. Bank statements will be available upon request to
BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MEETING
The Bell Elementary SBDM Council conducts regular monthly meetings
on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the school
library. All members of the school community and general public are
cordially invited to attend.
NARCONON
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical
drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and
get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a
free brochure on the signs of addiction for all types of drugs.
Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. Call 800-431-1754
or go to Prescription-abuse.org.
GIVE ME A REASON DRUG TESTING
Give Me A Reason Drug Testing is a drug prevention initiative
designed as a way for youth to avoid peer pressure and give youth a
reason to say ‘"no" to drugs. When confronted with drugs, the
initiative provides youth an opportunity to say "I can't" use drugs,
my parents drug test me. The free saliva based test can be picked up
at these locations: Wayne County Health Dept., Wayne County Sheriff's
Dept., Monticello Police Dept., F & H Drugs, Silver's Hometown
Pharmacy, Adanta, Wayne County Attorney's Office, ASPIRE Center,
Wayne County Middle and High School. No name or information is needed
to pick up a kit. For more information visit any of the distributing
sites, call 278-4925 or visit operationunite.org.
MONTICELLO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL MEETING
The Monticello Elementary School Based Decision Making Council
conducts regularly scheduled meetings on the fourth Wednesday of
each month at 4 p.m. in the school media center. All members of the
school community and general public are cordially invited to attend.
DONATIONS FOR SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
Donations are being sought for the Spann Hill Baptist Church
Cemetery to help with the on-going maintenance and repairs of the
cemetery. Many of the graves have no local family to tend to them.
We are asking local families and relatives who may have family
members buried in the cemetery to please donate. Donations may be
made payable to Spann Hill Baptist Church Cemetery c/o Brad Carlton,
526 Dodson Mine Rd., Monticello, Ky. 42633.
WAYNE COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The Wayne County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be
held the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the library. The
public is welcome to attend.
DONATIONS TO THE GENEALOGY LIBRARY
The Wayne County Historical Society accepts donations of old
pictures, letters and other documents to help preserve the history of
the community. Donated documents can also be added to the research
files to help others. For more information call 343-0399.
WALKER EARLY LEARNING CENTER SBDM MEETING
The Walker Early Learning Center SBDM will meet on the second
Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the school conference room.
BETHESDA
CEMETERY
DONATIONS NEEDED
Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Bethesda Cemetery.
Donations may be sent in care of Aletha Bertram, 1265 Hwy. 858,
Monticello, Ky. 42633 or call (606) 307-4577 for more information.
DONATIONS
NEEDED FOR CATRON CEMETERY
Donations are needed for the mowing of the Catron Cemetery. Must
pay someone to mow. Donations may be sent to: Logan Catron, 9998 Hwy.
200 Monticello, Ky. 42633.
LOOKING FOR
A JOB? HAVE A
COMPUTER?
Kentucky Teleworks, an "Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment
Program" is a resource for those looking for employment, full time,
part time, or seasonal. KY Teleworks is for people who would like to
work from home only. High Speed Internet is required. All
employers listed on the website have been approved. This is not a
scam. On any given day, KY Teleworks has 500 to 2500 jobs listed on
their website. No money is asked except possibly for the cost of a
background check or headphones. You don't have to live in Kentucky to
use this resource. Tell your family and friends about this
opportunity. Contact kentuckyteleworks.com or facebook.com/
kentuckyteleworks for more information.
CABELL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY DONATIONS
Cabell Grove Methodist Church would appreciate any donations for the
upkeep of the cemetery. Donations can be mailed to Janet Bell, 497
Kendrick Ave., Monticello, Ky. 42633.
FOLLOW WAYNE
CO. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ON FACEBOOK
Please LIKE the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family and
Consumer Sciences Facebook page. Get great research and evidenced
based information, reminders and announcements of Cooperative
Extension programs.
MT. PISGAH
CEMETERY FUND
If you have any family or friends buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
and would like to make a donation, donations may be dropped off or
mailed to Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Monticello Bank, P.O. Box
421, Monticello, Ky. 42633. For questions or more information you may
call 348-7786.
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR
TAYLOR'S GROVE CEMETERY
Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Taylor's Grove Cemetery.
If interested in making a donation you can give it to any member of
the Cemetery Committee: Danny Morgan, Dennis Piercy or Waylan Piercy
or you may mail the donation to 436 Davis Rd., Albany, Ky. 42602.
WAYNE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Wayne County Family Resource Center Advisory Council conducts
meetings on the second Wednesday of every other month at 12 noon in
the Family Resource Center office at Bell Elementary.
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- Glen Bertram. All donations will be
appreciated.
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.
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
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.
FUNDS NEEDED FOR CHOATE CEMETERY
Anyone who would like to donate for the upkeep of the Choate
Cemetery, please send donations to Jeff Sutton at 4941 Hwy. 1546, Monticello, Ky. 42633.
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