Concerned Citizens plan candidate forum in May

Wayne County Concerned Citizens continue to make plans for a candidate forum in May. The group met Tuesday, March 2 and discussed the upcoming forum that will focus on republican candidates for 52nd District State Representative.

The group received a letter from candidate Jeffrey Edwards, who declined participation in the forum. The other republican candidate, current 52nd District Representative Ken Upchurch, has agreed to participate in a forum. Democratic candidate Sam Whittenburg has no opposition in the primary.

Ricky Sexton, chairman of the Concerned Citizens, said May 4 is the tentative date that has been set for the forum. Sexton said that there is a possibility it may be broadcast on the local cable channel.

The Concerned Citizens received an invitation to attend a session of the House of Representatives in Frankfort and decided to make the trip to the state capitol on March 23.

The next meeting date was set for April 6 at 7 p.m.

PRIDE Spring Cleanup set

Calls are currently being accepted for the PRIDE Spring Clean Up in Wayne County. Any local residents who have white goods or similar large household items that need to be picked up may call through March 15 to participate.

According to Solid Waste Coordinator Andrew Parmley, crews will begin to collect items on March 15, and the cleanup will conclude on April 24. He also noted that the pick up of items will begin in District One and continue through each district. Residents will be notified a few days in advance when clean up will begin in their district.

Anyone who would like more information about the spring clean up should call Parmley at 348-8522, the County Judge-Executive’s at 348-4241, Monticello City Hall at 348-5719, or the County Extension Office at 348-8453.

Nelson indicted for robbery

A Monticello man has been indicted for first degree robbery in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Grand Jury handed down the indictment against David D. Nelson, Rt. 1, Monticello, last week.

The indictment alleges that Nelson tried to use physical force while armed with a knife to commit theft at the Cigarette Outlet in Somerset. He was charged with first degree robbery and persistent felony offender.

The indictment stems from an incident that occurred August 26.

Lowe indicted for receiving stolen property, theft

A Wayne County man has been served with an indictment warrant from McCreary County. On Thursday, March 4, the Monticello Police Department served an indictment warrant issued by McCreary Circuit Court on Jimmy Darren Lowe, 26, Monticello, charging him with receiving stolen property over $300 and theft by deception over $300.

Bond for Lowe has been set in the amount of $5,000 cash. Lowe had been indicted by the McCreary County Grand Jury in March 2003.

TOPS to host Open House

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will host an Open House March 15 at the Immanuel Baptist Church on North Main Street. This event is open to anyone interested in losing weight.

Weigh-in is from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. There will be a short introduction meeting and then low-calorie refreshments will be served. Anyone who would like more information may contact Virginia Craig at (606) 348-9166.

Fire hydrants to be flushed

The Monticello Utility Commission will flush fire hydrants within the city limits and those immediately adjacent to the city on Wednesday, March 17.

Residents are reminded that when the fire hydrants are being flushed there is a possibility of water discoloration. Please check water before doing any laundry during this time.

Republican Convention to be held at Courthouse

The Wayne County Republican Mass Convention will be held Saturday, March 20 at the Wayne County Courthouse at 10 a.m.

The purpose of the convention is to fill vacancies in precinct officers which may exist after the precinct conventions, to elect a member to each of the seven committees of the District Convention and to elect 10 delegates and the same number of alternates to attend the District Convention. These delegates will also attend the 2004 Kentucky Republican State Convention.

For more information, contact Mike Blevins, County Chairman at (606) 348-9555.

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