Celebrity Chef Sampler set

    The Celebrity Chef Sampler 2002 will be held Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The event is being sponsored by the employees of First Southern National Bank.

    For a $10 donation individuals will receive tickets to the event. Tickets can be obtained from any First Southern National Bank employee or by calling 348-8421. All proceeds from the Celebrity Chef Sampler will go to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, the ASPIRE Center, and the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park.

Community Health Fair

    Wayne County’s first Community Health Fair is set for Friday, April 19 from 2 until 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory.

    During the event, participants may receive free or low cost health and safety screenings like blood pressure checks, oxygen levels, body fat analysis, blood sugar screening, TB skin tests, and more.

    For more information, contact Vicki Winchester at 348-6211 or Connie Maggard at 348-3479.

PRIDE Spring Cleanup set

    The annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup has been set for April 13-27, and volunteers are urged to participate in the effort.

    During this time, large household items, like old stoves and refrigerators, will be picked up free of charge around the county. Calls are being accepted now for pickup of these items, according to Solid Waste Coordinator Andrew Parmley. Pickup will be done by the Wayne County Road Department and the Monticello Street Department.

    Items not accepted include tires, paint or chemicals. For more information about the cleanup or to volunteer for PRIDE Spring Cleanup Week, call Parmley at 340-0241 or 307-5065. Or call Judge-Executive Bruce Ramsey at 348-4241, Mayor Kenneth Catron at 348-5719 or Georgia Burton at 348-8453.

50s Celebration scheduled

    A 50s Celebration is set for May 25 in downtown Monticello, and organizers are currently planning a variety of events. This marks the second year for the downtown celebration.

    There will be something for everyone at this year’s celebration—from antique cars, to favorite foods, to live music and special contests.

    A group of musicians is scheduled to perform 50s and 60s music live during the celebration. Antique cars will be on display around the square area. Anyone who is interested in bringing an antique car to the celebration should call 348-0167 or 348-3064.

    Members of the local motorcyclists Cruiser Riders group will have motorcycles at the festival, according to organizers. Contests will include a Best Dressed event.

Law enforcement torch run

    Each year in Kentucky there is a law enforcement torch run to benefit Special Olympics, and this year agencies of Monticello and Wayne County will be participating.

    The run will be held Saturday, May 18 starting at noon. The run will begin at the city limits on North 90, go through downtown and will end at the city limits on South 90.

    Participating in the torch run will be members of the Monticello Police Department, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Probation and Parole, Wayne County Deputy Jailers, Kentucky State Police, Fish and Wildlife, Monticello Fire Department, Transcare Ambulance Service, and the Wayne County Rescue Squad.

    Please come out May 18 and encourage our local public servants and also support a good cause. Special torch run tee-shirts are on sale and all proceeds go to Special Olympics.

    For more information, contact Officer Sheridan Wright at (606) 348-9313.

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