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August 2nd, 2005 through August 9th, 2005 EPH JONES FAMILY REUNION The Eph Jones Family will be holding their reunion September 4, from noon until ? It will be held in the Monticello/Wayne County Park in the same shelter house. Bring a covered dish and your musical instruments. Please bring enough paper goods for your family. For more information contact Bonnie Gregory 606-376-1968. REVIVAL AT ELK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH Elk Ridge Baptist Church will be holding revival services the week of August 14 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The evangelist will be Bro. Eric Criswell. Bro. Howard Slagle is the pastor. Everyone is welcome. BEAUTY PAGEANT There will be a Beauty pageant and Baby show, Saturday, August 13 at Cumberland County Middle School, Burkesville, Ky. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and show starts at 9 a.m. Catagories for girls range from 0 months-22 years, boys range from 0 months-5 years. Attire is Sunday best or pageant wear. There is an entry fee. All proceeds go to Skylar Willis a 14 year old Cumberland Countian in need of a heart transplant. For more information please call Cindy Nettles at (270) 406-2794 or Christy Norris at (502) 876-1980. HUMANE SOCIETY NEWS The Humane Society will hold a meeting on Tuesday August 16 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the library. Anyone warning to attend please come by. Officers were elected at the July meeting, President Vice-president An upcoming event of public interest is the Adoptathon hosted by Cellular One on August 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. If you are looking for a pet please come by Cellular One located in the Cumberland Crossing shopping center. There will be a low cost spay and neuter clinic held on Thursday, October 6 at the city park. There will be more information at a later date. The Humane Society will have a published phone number in approximately two weeks, and that number will be provided once installed. ART SHOW AT MUSEUM Local artist Regina Burris will have her 2005 Wayne County Art Show. The event will be hosted by the William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum. The exhibit will run August 16-20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission is free, but convenience food donations will be accepted for the Wayne County Back Pack program. Register for a print to be given away daily. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information call Regina Burris at 606-348-0955. ANNUAL DASH FOR CASH The third annual Dash for Cash 4 mile run and 2 mile walk will be held at 8 a.m. EST on Saturday, August 6. The race starts behind Monticello Banking Companyıs downtown branch. Door prizes include a houseboat vacation giveaway courtesy of Conley Bottom. T-shirts and awards will be given away. The net proceeds benefit Wayne Co. Mountain Moms. JOHN-CENA MORROW The John-Cena Morrow Reunion will be held August 13 from 2-6 at the ASPIRE Center. Everyone bring a covered dish and have a fun day. SPARKS MEREDITH FAMILY REUNION The Sparks Meredith Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 27 at the Wayne County Memorial Park at the large shelter house beginning at 9 a.m. until ? The Sage Knoll group will be performing. Please bring a covered dish and enjoy the event. FOSTER-RAMSEY REUNION The Foster-Ramsey Reunion will be held August 13 in the large shelter house at the Wayne County Memorial Park on Hwy. 92 in Monticello. Bring a covered dish and a guest. Lunch will be served at noon. Come early and plan to stay late. CRABTREE REUNION The 6th Annual Crabtree Reunion will be held at Memorial Park in New Castle, Indiana on Saturday, August 13, beginning at noon. Anyone who would like more information may call (765) 853-6021 or e-mail topayne@copper.net. VETERANS BENEFIT ANNOUNCEMENT You may be entitled to receive benefits from the Federal Veterans Administration that may include compensation for disease or injury received while in service, pension for wartime veterans, survivor benefits and assistance with medical expenses. The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs provides counseling and assistance to veterans and dependents in filing claims for state and federal veterans benefits. This is a service provided by the Commonwealth and there is no charge or fee of any kind. A veterans benefits field representative will be at the National Guard Armory in Monticello on Wednesday, August 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For further information, please call 1-877-773-7747. PIERCY AND UPCHURCH REUNION Itıs time again for the family reunion of Milton and Samantha (Upchurch) Piercy. It will be held at the Wayne County Sportsmanıs Club, Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. until ? Please bring a covered dish and enjoy a day of fun. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MEETING The Habitat for Humanity will meet the second Tuesday of each month at First Baptist Church. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. You may park and enter at the back of the building. This is a Christian organization that works to better the community. LESTER REUNION You and your family are invited to attend the family reunion of all relatives of Jinks and Anna Lester at Baker Park in New Castle, Ind. A covered shelter house is reserved marked ³Lester² The reunion will take place Saturday, August 13, rain or shine. Come after 11:30 a.m. and we will eat Potluck at 1:30. Bring a covered dish, your drinks, table service and lawn chairs. Also if you have a small gift you would like to give away as a door prize, please bring that. DICKEN REUNION Descendants/relatives of Sherod and Mollie Dicken will meet at the South Kentucky Rural Electric Coop Building on Road 1590, Burkesville Road, Albany, Ky., on Saturday, August 6, for a reunion with pitch-in lunch at 12 noon. Bring any copies of old family photos to share. Also bring any musical instruments for a good time of musical enjoyment. An auction is planned with various handwork, artwork, craft, leatherworking, baked goods or memorabilia. If you donıt have anything to bring, just come and fellowship with the group. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ALUMNI MEETING Join the University of Louisville Lake Cumberland Regional Alumni Club for their annual meeting and student send off party, August 5, 2005 at 6 p.m. EST at Picassoıs on Hwy. 27 So. in Burnside, Ky. BELL, HUMBLE AND PARMLEY REUNION The Bell, Humble and Parmley Reunion will be held Saturday, August 6 at 11 a.m. with lunch at Noon, at the A.J. Lloyd Middle School cafeteria. (across from the Warner Fertilizer Bldg. in Monticello, Ky.) Bring a covered dish and drinks. All food must be fully prepared. CASADA-BARNETT FAMILY REUNION The Casada-Barnett Family Reunion will be Saturday, August 6 at the Oak Hill Baptist Church Gardens. Bring a covered dish. The potluck dinner is at noon. For more information, call (606) 679-8798. Everyone is welcome. HOLDER REUNION The Holder Family Reunion will be held August 12, 13, 14 at the Woods Farm in Independence, KY. All friends and family are welcome. This years reunion will be held in loving memory of Dicy Woods. For more information call 1-606-356-1360 or 1-606-348-9871. LOUISVILLE ZOO HOSTS HEEL TO HEAL WALK On August 13, the Louisville Zoo is hosting the Heel to Heal Walk to support research for the Crohnıs and Colitis Foundation of America. This research will increase the quality of life for millions who suffer from this disease and someday find a cure. A local team has been formed to walk and is in need of sponsors. If you are interested in making a tax deductable donation, please contact one of the following: Tammy 348-0600, Tim 307-2182 or Felicia 387-9988 or 307-7163. DONATIONS NEEDED FOR MONTICELLO CEMETERY Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Monticello Cemetery. Anyone who would like to make a donation may send it to Francis Allen, Rt. 3 Box 7050, Monticello, Ky. 42633 RAMSEY REUNION The annual Ramsey Reunion will be held Saturday, August 6, at the Wayne County High School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and we will eat at 5 p.m. Bring a covered dish. LAKE CUMBERLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL The 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival will be held August 19-20 at the Russell County Veterans Fairgrounds. Music starts at 6 p.m. CST on Friday and 12 p.m. CST on Saturday. The festival features local, regional, and professional bluegrass bands, including a rare performance on Saturday by the legendary Bluegrass Cardinals. There will be free admission. For more information regarding the festival or craft/food vendors call (270) 566-1488. LAKE CUMBERLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL PAGEANTS The Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival Pageants will be held August 20 at the Russell County Veterans Fairgrounds. Pageants will be for boys 0-23 months and girls, 0-15 years. Casual wear only. There is an entry fee. Registration for pageants begins at 9 a.m. CST at the fairgrounds. For more information call (270) 858-9715. 5K RUN/WALK A 5K Run/Walk will be held August 20 at the entrance of the Russell County Veterans Fairgrounds. Open registration begins at 6:45 a.m. CST with the race beginning at 7:30 a.m. CST. There is a registration fee which includes a T-shirt. Contact (270) 343-2121 for more information. MHS CLASS OF 1985 REUNION Attention all 1985 graduates of Monticello High School. If you plan to attend the 20 year reunion, please send $10 to Vachel Chesney, 78 Barton Court, Monticello, Ky. 42633, by August 10. All proceeds will go to pay for the food and rental of the shelter. Hope to see you there! IRA BELL SCHOLARSHIPS Due to changes brought about by Provisions of TITLE 34 from the Department of Education Kentucky University in Honor of Mr. Ira Bell, upon his retirement in 1967 and death in 1982, will no longer be handled locally. Applications will be handled by EKU. Juniors and seniors who are graduates of Wayne County High School will make applications at EKU. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Quest Community Services, Inc. will provide a free family caregivers support group on the third Thursday of each month. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the Wayne County Public Library, 159 S. Main, Monticello, Ky. After a short presentation from our featured speaker, the fun will begin with bingo, food and prizes. For information call Susan Anderson at 606-376-4466. BETHESDA CEMETERY FUND The Bethesda United Methodist Church would like to receive contributions for the upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone wishing to help should send a donation to: Bethesda Cemetery Fund, Rt. 4 Box 370, Monticello, Ky., 42633, or you may call 606-348-0007. GROWING HEALTHY KIDS COALITION The Growing Healthy Kids Coalition would like for anyone concerned with our childrenıs health to come to Coalition meetings. Come and share your ideas to help our children grow strong and healthy. The Coalition meets the last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Hospital. For details or questions call the Extension Service at 348-8453. ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN GLASGOW Spaces are available for arts, crafts, etc. for August 27 at the 40th Annual Ice Cream Social at St. Helen Parish Center, 460 Calvary Drive, Glasgow. Spaces that measure 10x12 are available for rent. Bring your own setup. Deadline for space rental is August 15. The event will be from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. For more information contact Barbara Cummings at (270) 678-8899. TAYLORıS GROVE UNITED BAPTIST COOKBOOK SALES Taylorıs Grove Baptist Church will be selling cookbooks for $8 each. See any member of the church or call 387-9800 or 348-5173. W.C. CONSERVATION DISTRICT Wayne County Conservation District has received a grant from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for removal and disposal of dead animals including companion pets in the county. The program is available to all residents of Wayne County. To have a dead animal removed from your property you may call County Judge Bruce Ramsey at 606-348-4241. DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ALEXANDER CHAPEL CEMETERY Donations are needed for mowing of the Alexander Chapel Cemetery. Please send donations to Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund, First and Farmers Bank, P.O. Box 305, Burnside, KY 42519; or, Alexander Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o James H. Cowan, RR1 Box 346E, Monticello, KY 42633. ROGERS GROVE CEMETERY FUND Donation funds are needed for the upkeep of Rogers Grove Cemetery. If you have relatives buried there, please donate. You can send your donations to Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Irene Koontz, RR 2 Box 2875, Monticello, Ky. 42633, or Rogers Grove Cemetery Fund, BB&T Bank, 124 North Main Street, Monticello, Ky. 42633. All donations will be greatly appreciated. MT. PISGAH CEMETERY Anyone having family buried at the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery are asked to donate to the mowing fund. Donations may be made at the Monticello Banking Company to the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Fund. NEW WIC INCOME GUIDELINES Who is financially eligible for WIC? Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five years may be eligible if their family income is at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. For example: a family of three with a yearly income of $29,767 may be eligible. Call your local health department to find out if you or your children qualify for WIC. WIC is an equal opportunity provider. W.C. HORSEMANıS ASSOC. The Wayne County Horsemanıs 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 like Old Fashion Days. As a result of our fund raising efforts we provide continuing education scholarships. For more information, call Connie at 348-8258 or Katisha at 348-1722. PRIDE OF KENTUCKY COOKBOOK A cookbook with favorite Kentucky recipes using Kentucky grown agriculture products the state Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents and noted Kentucky chefs have published a cookbook featuring food, heritage, and nutritional analysis of each recipe. The cookbook was the 2003 official Kentucky State Fair cookbook. Copies can be purchased at the Wayne County Extension Service in the Farm Bureau Building for $25. Cookbooks can be mailed for $27. WAYNE COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER Wayne County Adult Education Center has resumed classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7 p.m. This will give an opportunity to individuals who arenıt able to attend day classes. The center is open weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Our Family Literacy program offers Parent and Children Together (PACT) Time on Tuesdayıs 3 p.m.-5 p.m. with homework help for school age children and Wednesdayıs from 1-2 p.m. there will be Baby (PACT) Parent and Child Together Time. Classes are always free. We offer many opportunities for you at the Adult Education Center: earn a gold or silver employability certificate through Workkeys; earn a G.E.D.; learn to read; upgrade basic general education skills; learn to type; learn basic computer skills; study for drivers or CDL permit; enroll in family literacy; learn English as a second language; or Kentucky Para-Educators Assessment (teacherıs aide test.) We are located at 220 East Hwy. 90 bypass next to Ace Hardware. For more information please call 606-348-5286. STUDENT MINISTRIES OF STEUBENVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Want to go deeper with God? Then be a part of The Great Adventure each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Steubenville Baptist Church at 348-5011. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER The Wayne County Senior Citizen Center serves clients age 60 and older, at a suggested donation of $1 per service. Services provided by the center include: congregate meals, home delivered meals, transportation, homemaker chores, escort outreach ombudsman, telephone reassurance, information and assistance. Hours for the Senior Citizens Center are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patricia Gibson is the director for the center. For more information call 348-5811. THRASHER ³A JEWEL ON LAKE CUMBERLAND² PRINT Wayne County Extension Homemakers are selling ³A Jewel on Lake Cumberland², a Spring print of the Mill and the lake as you view it from the parking lot at Mill Springs Park. Prints are $45. Contact any Extension Homemaker or the Wayne County Extension Service about the prints at (606) 348-8453. Prints can be mailed for $10. FAITH WEAVER FRIENDS AT ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Children in grades 1-6 are invited to Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church each Wednesday night at 6:30-7:30 p.m. to join us for a fantastic faith filled adventure through Bible stories, learning centers and service projects. For transportation call 348-6485. ELK SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church Youth invites you to join them in spreading the word of Jesus Christ through creative ministry and worship for students in grades 7-12 each Wednesday night at 6-7:30 p.m. For transportation call 348-6485. WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL The Wayne County Community Health Council (Local Champions Against Drug Use) meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon in the Wayne County Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come a little earlier and enjoy lunch. Health-related agencies and concerned citizens are both welcome. Be a part of helping set community wide health goals and complete projects. To date the council: has conducted and published two community health surveys and held community health fairs targeting needs identified on health surveys; serves as local Champions Groups; garnered an estimated $40,000 for Wayne County to use towards drug education and prevention efforts; and continues to develop and distribute educational material related to drug prevention efforts, parenting tips, health habits, etc. DAV WILL MEET The Disabled American Veterans meeting will be the first Monday of each month, with the exception of January and February, at the Senior Citizens Center. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. THE HOPE CENTER The Hope Center is in need of the following items cooking and baking food items, canned foods and meats, diapers, nice bedding, dishes, towels for our burn out room. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. BE A PART OF YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK Be a part of young peopleıs lives in the Youth Empowerment Network (YEN). YEN meets each second Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at the Wayne County Hospital cafeteria meeting room. Come see what youth and adults are doing to work together as partners to build a community that really cares about our youth. If you have questions call the Cooperative Extension Service at 348-8453. WAYNE COUNTY SADDLE CLUB The Wayne County Saddle Club meeting time has been changed from the third Monday of the month to the third Tuesday of the month. We invite all horse lovers to join our club and meet with us. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETING The OBetter Late Than Neverı group of narcotics anonymous meets every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. EST in the basement of the Wayne County Public Library. ALZHEIMERıS ASSOCIATION Alzheimerıs disease is a progressive, degenerative disease which attacks the brain. It is the most common form of dementia and its causes are unknown. More than four million Americans are diagnosed with the disease. The Alzheimerıs Association would like to announce a support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimerıs disease. This monthly support group will meet at the Russell Springs Active Day Center in Russell Springs, Ky. the last Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The setting is a small discussion group with an emphasis on sharing feelings, thoughts and experiences. FREE GOSPEL JAM AT ROCK WORSHIP CENTER The Rock Worship Center in Somerset, Ky. sponsors a free Gospel Jam, cafe style, every Friday night at 7 p.m. EST. All are welcome, come and bring your group, yourself, an instrument or just come and enjoy! We are located in the Gateway Center, 650 N. Main St., corner of Hwy. 80 in Somerset, Ky., just about 1/2 mile East of Hwy. 27. For further information please call Annette West (606) 875-5100. FREE FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANS FOR PRIVATE WOODLAND OWNERS The Kentucky Division of Forestry prepares Forest Stewardship Plans for private woodland owners as a free service. At your request, a forester will walk over your property with you while explaining the condition of your woodland and listening to your objectives. The forester will then make recommendations to help you set and achieve management goals for your forestland. The recommendations will be summarized in the Forest Stewardship Plan which will include information on timber production, fish and wildlife management and management for recreation, aesthetics and water quality. If you are interested in improving your forestland economically and ecologically call the Division of Forestry in Campbellsville at 1-800-866-1007. LLOYD MIDDLE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING The A.J. Lloyd Middle School SBDM Council will conduct the regular monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All members of the school community and general public are cordially invited to attend. AA-ALANON MEETING AA-ALANON is meeting Monday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. BELL ELEMENTARY SITE BASED COUNCIL MEETING Bell Elementary Site Based Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. in the library. MONTICELLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SBC MEETING The Monticello Independent School SBC meeting is the first Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Media Center. DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LOCKETTıS CHAPEL CEMETERY If anyone has loved ones buried at Lockettıs Chapel Cemetery and would like to donate for the upkeep of the cemetery, please send your donations to Glyncon Garrett, Rt. 5 Box 5806, Monticello, KY 42633. HOPE CENTER The Hope Center, located on Columbia Ave., is in need of food and clothing donations. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. SIT AND SEW Contented Heart Quilt Guild will have a ³Sit and Sew² day each first Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quilt Shoppe. Anyone is invited to come for an hour or so and bring a project to work on. QUILT MEETING Contented Heart Quilt Guild will have their regular monthly meeting the third Monday of each month at 12:30 at the Quilt Shoppe. Visitors are invited. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity is working for the community and is in need of more volunteers. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in the back. Anyone who is interested in learning more about Habitat for Humanity and being a Habitat volunteer is encouraged to attend these meetings. WAYNE CO. HOTLINE Have you had an emergency and donıt know whom to call? There is now a 24-7 hotline that can give you a phone number to reach out for help. Through the Vision 2000 project, the phone line has been established to help Wayne County and Monticello residents get help by finding out who to call to get the help they need. Call us at 348-4650 anytime. Add a comment |
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