KY Ag Board awards monies for bull genetics program

The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board recently awarded $3,000 for a bull genetics program in Wayne County. Tri-County Beef Marketing submitted a proposal for additional funding for the bull genetics program to the Wayne County Agricultural Development Council to help area farmers improve the genetic stock of bulls in Wayne County.

The money supporting this project is part of the Agricultural Development Fund that was created by Governor Paul Patton and the Kentucky Legislature using a portion of Kentucky’s tobacco settlement proceeds.

Christmas Parade is Dec. 6

The Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is set for Friday, December 6. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Hardwood Drive at the R.E.C.C. building and will travel along Main Street, through downtown, and will conclude in the parking lot of the Wayne County gymnasium.

The theme for this year’s parade is "Christmas Memories," and now is the time to get your entry form in. The entry fee for floats is $10, and all other entries are $5. Parade entries will be accepted through Monday, December 2. Any late entries to the parade, after the deadline, will be placed at the end of the procession, according to Chamber officials.

Cash prizes will be awarded for the first, second and third place float entries. Dr. Robert B. Breeding has been selected as the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade.

Anyone who would like more information should contact the Chamber Office at (606) 348-3064.

Tree lighting ceremony

Christmas officially arrives in downtown Monticello on Friday, December 6 with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. It is set for 5 p.m. The Bell Tones will provide Christmas music for the ceremony and Wayne County Superintendent John Dalton will read the Christmas story. The Wayne County JROTC will present the colors for the ceremony.

Nominations are sought for MHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Monticello High School Athletic Hall of Fame. To be eligible for nomination, players must have graduated at least 10 years ago. Coaches must have been retired at least five years to be nominated.

The deadline for nominations is December 11, and this year’s inductees will be announced shortly after that. The fifth annual induction ceremony for the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame is set for Saturday, February 8.

For more information about the Hall of Fame or to make a nomination, contact Monticello School or see any member of the Hall of Fame Committee.

Thanksgiving Day closings

Monticello City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 2.

The Monticello Utility Commission will be closed November 28 and 29 for the holiday.

The Wayne County Courthouse will be closed also on Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

The Wayne County Outlook will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving. The office will be open Friday for regular business hours.

Kiwanis Radio Auction set

The Kiwanis Radio Auction, which is set for Wednesday and Thursday, will give local residents a chance to find that holiday bargain and help children all at the same time. This marks the 32nd annual Kiwanis Radio Auction, which will air on WKYM 101.7 FM Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 6 until 10 p.m.

One hundred percent of funds raised through the radio auction will go directly to benefit area young people. So, listen, bid and buy to benefit the children of Monticello and Wayne County.

Local businesses and individuals have donated many items, services or cash for this year’s auction, and Kiwanis officials expressed appreciation to everyone who has given generously this year.

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