COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC TO PROVIDE COVID 19 TESTING
Community Care Clinic has teamed with the Wayne County Health
Department and LCRH to provide COVID 19 testing. They plant to test
250 people per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the parking
lot. Anyone may ask for a test. If you have questions, please call
Charlotte Hutchinson at 606-396-3534.
HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS
FISHING DERBY
CANCELED
The Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs Fishing Derby has been canceled
due to the pandemic and quarantine guildlines.
GEORGE AND
MAGGIE HANCOCK FAMILY REUNION CANCELED
The George and Maggie Hancock Family reunion had been canceled due
to social distancing to keep everyone safe.
MEMORIAL
SERVICES
CANCELED AT UPPER TURKEY CREEK CEMETERY
Due to the Covid-19 guidelines there will be no memorial services
this year at the Upper Turkey Creek Cemetery at Denny, Kentucky. If
you have loved ones burried there and want to donate to the upkeep of
the cemetery you may send donations to Eddie Flynn, 9205 Hwy. 776,
Monticello, KY 42633.
GRADUATION PARADE
In conjunction with City and county Government as well as Wayne
County Emergency Management Services, we will have a Graduation
Parade on May 22, beginning at 6 p.m. Each graduate will be allowed
one vehicle to participate in the parade. Feel free to make a sign
to affix to your car. Each senior will assemble in the gym parking
lot. Your family members should not come to the gym. They should
assemble on the parade route and stay in their vehicles. Social
distancing guidelines are in place. You also will not be allowed to
be out of your vehicle in the parking lot. We will use a loud
speaker to line you up. You should wear your cap and gown during the
parade. I have enclosed a map of the parking lot for you to use to
determine the approximate area you will need to park in. On the back
of the map is the parade route, which will begin for spectators at
Walker Elementary on Main Street and proceed along Main Street to the
stoplight in front of McDonald's. The roadway will be completely
blocked for traffic except for the parade. Spectators may park
directly on the roadway but may not exit their cars. Social
distancing is a requirement for all activities.
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.
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL EMAIL
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.
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.
MONTICELLO WOMAN'S CLUB GFWC KY MEETING
The Monticello Woman's Club GFWC KY meets the first Monday of the
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.
SECOND LIFE
WORSHIP AND
DINNER
Second Life by the Monticello United Methodist Church will be having
worship and dinner on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens
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 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.
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.
TOPS "TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY"
TOPS weight loss support group meets every Thursday at Immanuel
Baptist Church. Weigh-in is at 4:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 5
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 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.
AL-ANON MEETING
An Al-Anon meeting for families of alcoholics or addicts will be
held each Monday at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital conference room.
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.
MONTICELLO
LIONS CLUB
The Monticello Lions Club meets the first and the third Thursday of
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, 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. You can drop off items Wednesday through
Friday or call 343-0399.
MONTICELLO MASONIC LODGE
431 MEETING
The Monticello Masonic Lodge 431 meets the second Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m.
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
CEMETER
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 FO
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.
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.
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.
BENCHMARK FAMILY SERVICES FOSTER PARENT ORIENTATION CLASSES
Benchmark Family Services-Foster Care Agency is offering free
orientation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. to anyone interested
in becoming a foster parent or wishing to obtain information about
fostering. The office is located at 200 S. Vine Street, Somerset.
Call (606) 451-9534 to register for the class or to receive a free
information packet with no obligation.
WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION
Wayne County Adult Education is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. All
our services are free. Call 348-5286 for more information.
WAYNE COUNTY HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION MEETS FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY 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. at the
Rescue Squad building located on Boone Street, Monticello, Ky. 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 horse shows, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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