Public Occurrences

ABE JONES FAMILY REUNION
        The Abe Jones family reunion will be held at the Tucker Shelter House off Hwy. 90 on Saturday, September 16. Please bring a dish. Lunch will be at noon. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MARK HODGES SCHOLARSHIP
CAR WASH
        Mark Hodges Scholarship is hosting a car wash at Hardee's Parking Lot on Saturday, September 9 beginning at 11 am. All donations will go to the Mark Hodges Scholarship Fund.
BIG SINKING SCHOOL REUNION
        The Big Sinking School reunion will be held at the ASPIRE Center on October 14. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.
PRAISE IN THE PARK
        Praise in the Park, sponsored by the Monticello United Methodist Church and Second Life Campus, will be held Friday, September 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park. There will be singing and a meal will be provided.
AWANA
        The AWANA Clubs and Life Student Ministries of Steubenville Baptist Church are underway. Our buses are available for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. AWANA clubs are for children three years old through fifth grade. If you have any questions, please call 606-348-5011 or email us at sbc5011@windstream.net.
SPAY AND
NEUTER CLINIC
        Gyger Animal Rescue will be having a spay and neuter clinic on September 17 and 18 at L&S Auction House on the 90 by-pass. For more information please call 278-6048.
HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS
WASTE EVENT
        The household hazardous waste event will be held the Wayne County Recycling Center, 238 Creekview Dr. on Saturday, September 23from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a complete list of items being accepted call 606-348-4241 or 606-307-5065.
JOHN AND BESSIE STRINGER WEST FAMILY REUNION
        The John and Bessie Stringer West family reunion will be held Saturday, September 16 at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park in the big shelter house starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be at 12 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
HOMECOMING
AT GREEN HILL
 BAPTIST CHURCH
        Green Hill Baptist Church will be having homecoming services on Sunday, September 10. Sunday school will be at 9:45 a.m., singing will be at 10:45 a.m. Special singing will be by Mountain View from Somerset, Ky. Bro. Henry Stringer is the pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BENEFIT FOR
CHUCK GIBSON
        An auction and singing benefit will be held for Chuck Gibson on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The benefit will be held at Fall Creek Baptist Church, 818 Old Fall Creek Road in Monticello. Chuck is a member of the Fall Creek Boys gospel music band. He had a severe stroke on July 3 and is still in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
BERTRAM REUNION
        The children of the late Hayden and Annie Catron Bertram will be having a reunion on Sunday, September 17 in the large shelter house at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Please bring a covered dish. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
CONCERT AT EGYPT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
        The Chuckwagon Gang will be in concert at Egypt Christian Church in Adair County on Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. CST. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BELL FAMILY REUNION
        The Bell family reunion will be held September 9 at the big shelter house at the Monticello-Wayne County Park. For information call Wilma at 348-5924 or Brenda 348-8161.
SPARKS/MEREDITH REUNION
        The Sparks/Meredith reunion will be held Saturday, September 23 at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park in the little shelter house by the road. The reunion will begin at 9 a.m. Please bring a covered dish and join the fun.
WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
        The Wayne County Humane Society is now accepting membership applications and foster parents cats and dogs. For more information please call 606-575-8518.
PHILLIPS REUNION
        The Phillips reunion (includes Phillips, Sewell, Tompkins, Mullins and Jackson families) will be held September 9 and 10. On September 9the reunion will be held at the Bob Cat Cafe, Byrdstown, Tenn. beginning at 9:30 a.m. for a genealogy study. The study will be on James E. and Elizabeth Tompkins. On September 10 the reunion will be at the RECC building outside of Albany, Ky. near Hwy. 90. The gathering will begin at 10 a.m. There will be  potluck meal. Please bring a dish. For more information call 270-928-3956 or email pageinsure@yahoo.com.
WCHS AND MHS CLASS OF 1998 REUNION
        The Wayne County High School will be honoring the 1998 classes from Monticello High School and Wayne County High School at the homecoming football game on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Reunions will be held in the high school from 6 p.m. to half time of the game. refreshments will be served.
DIABETES 101 CLASS
        A diabetes 101 class will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. EST at the ASPIRE Center. Call 1-800-928-4416 ext. 1166for more information and to reserve your spot.
REUBEN AND MARTHA CAYLOR ROBERTS REUNION
        The Reuben and Martha Caylor reunion will be held Saturday, September 30 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, 6520 Hwy. 1275 N. at 1 p.m. Ham, chicken and noodles, fried chicken, cake and dinnerware will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, drinks, dessert and pictures to share. We will be honoring veterans in both family lines. Please RSVP and send pictures of family members in uniform to missrenee67@yahoo.com. Reunion open to lines backto Wiliam Bailey and Lydia Ponder Roberts and Jacob and Nancy Chitwood Caylor.
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 8-16 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.
CAT AND KITTEN ADOPTIONS
        Gyger Animal Rescue is currently over crowded with cats and kittens and will be waiving the adoption fee. Please bring a bag of pet food to cover the adoption of either a cat or kitten. If you have any questions please call 278-6048.
PERDEW CEMETERY
        The Perdew Cemetery account at Monticello Banking Company has been closed. Audrey Thompson will no longer be accepting donations for Perdew Cemetery maintenance. Donations for upkeep can be deposited at: BB&T Bank-Perdew Cemetery Fund. Bank Statements will be available upon request to karaperdew@yahoo.com.
BELL ELEMENTARY SBDM COUNCIL MEETING
        The Bell Elementary SBDM Council conducts regular monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:45 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 Depa-rtment, Wayne County Sheriffs Department, Monticello Police Depa-rtment, 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.
VETERANS AND
FAMILY ASSISTANCE WITH CLAIMS AND MEDALS
        State Service Officer Lea Hammond and Chapter Service Officer Joe Morrow are available to assist veterans and their families with claims and information on the second and third Tuesday of each month  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Assistance obtaining medals and DD 214's for veterans or next of kin is available through Bill Rutherford at 20 Robin Lane, Monticello, Ky. or call (606) 340-3142. All services are free of charge.
DAV AND DAV
AUXILIARY
MONTHLY MEETING
        Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the DAV Auxiliary meet the first Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center.  Refreshments are served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for everyone. DAV and DAV Auxiliary both hold their meetings at the same time now, at 6:30 p.m.
DOUGHBOY AP PRINTS FOR SALE
        Fred Thrasher's artist proofs of the Monticello Doughboy "Forever Honored and Remembered" are  available to the public for $65.  Mr.  Thrasher and Defensive Action Against Drugs have teamed up to sell  the last 50 artist proofs of the 2002 print. Pick up prints at the ASPIRE Center or call 278-4925 for details or delivery.  Prints can be mailed for $10. All proceeds go to support the DAAD.
DONATIONS FOR SPANN HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY
        Spann Hill Baptist Church Cemetery is seeking donations to help fund 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 Jonathan Dobbs, 105 Virginia Jones Road, 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.

COOPER/CLAYTON METHOD TO STOP SMOKING
        The Cooper/Clayton Method to stop smoking classes are being offered at the Wayne County Health Department from 5-6 p.m. For more information call 348-9349.

SOUTH CENTRAL ARTS COUNCIL MEETING
        The South Central Arts Council will meet the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Tobbe Law Office.
        
GYGER ANIMAL RESCUE INC.
        Gyger Animal Rescue, Inc. has dogs and cats that need to be adopted into good homes. Most animals have been altered.  Memberships are available. Donations are accepted. For more information call 278-6048.

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 Tuesday 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.
        
GOSPEL MUSIC EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
        There is gospel music on the second Saturday of each month starting at 6 p.m. All music players and singers are welcome to perform. Join us at 669 Hwy 3106, house across from old Gamble Brothers on old Hwy 90. For more information call 348-3113
        
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.
        
WAYNE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
        The Wayne County Senior Citizens Center invites everyone 60 years and older to come and join them from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. There is a variety of activities to choose from including: checkers, puzzles, bingo, pool table, grocery shopping, or just come to socialize. Every third Friday of the month is potluck or an outing if weather permits. Offered everyday is: TV, exercise (on treadmill or bike), well-balanced meals served at 11 a.m., transportation to and from center (outside city limits on certain days of the week), day/afternoon trips, card games, blood pressure checks monthly; health  clinic, annually; health and nutrition speakers and other informative
speakers. If you have any questions call 348-5811.

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.

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.

ANTI-DRUG MEETING
        Defensive Action Against Drugs (DAAD) meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the ASPIRE Center. Anyone may attend the meeting and help with and learn about substance abuse.

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.

THE ARC OF LAKE CUMBERLAND MEETING
        The ARC of Kentucky works to ensure a quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The monthly meeting is the fourth Thursday at Golden Corral in Somerset, Ky. at 12 noon. The ARC of Lake Cumberland is an agency of the South Central KY United Way Chapter of the ARC of KY and the ARC of the U.S. For more information, contact Marsha VanHook at (606) 706-3402.

TOPS "TAKE POUNDS OFF SENSIBLY"
        TOPS weight loss support group meets every Monday night from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church on N. Main Street. Individuals may visit for one meeting before choosing to join the Monticello Chapter #346.
        
REVIVAL IN WAYNE COUNTY PRAYER MEETINGS
        Revival in Wayne County prayer meetings for Wayne County ministers
and concerned Christians are taking place at multiple churches. For more information, contact pastors: Philip Drake-(606) 307-7797, Bob Duranceau-(606) 348-6294, Bob Schaeffer-(606) 348-5581 or Bishop C. Duncan-(606) 307-7195.  Kelvin Upchurch (348-7014) at Living Faith Pentecostal every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
        
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.
        
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.
        
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.daadunite.net.
        
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 or Hobert Brown. All donations will be appreciated.
        
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.
        
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.
        
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.

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  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.

                                                                        
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.

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.

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 lifeabundant7@windstream.net.