Health Fair is April 19

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

The annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup is underway and continues through April 27. Volunteers are urged to participate in the cleanup effort.

During this time, large household items, like old stoves and refrigerators, will be picked up free of charge around the county. You must call ahead to schedule a pickup. The Wayne County Road Department and the Monticello Street Department will pick up items. Items not accepted include tires, paint or chemicals.

For more information, call Solid Waste Coordinator Andrew Parmley at 340-0241 or 307-5065, County Judge-Executive Bruce Ramsey at 348-4241, Mayor Kenneth Catron at 348-5719 or Georgia Burton at 348-8453.

50s Celebration set for May 25

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 are scheduled to perform 50s and 60s music live during the celebration. Antique and classic 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 motorcycle Cruiser Riders group will have motorcycles at the festival, according to organizers. Contests will include a Best Dressed event, so it’s time to get costumes ready. There will be a clown as well.

The rain date has been set for June 1.

Jobless rate drops in February

The jobless rate in Wayne County dropped from January to February, according to the latest figures from the Cabinet for Workforce Development.

The local unemployment rate was 8.9 percent in February, compared to 9.7 percent in January. In February 2001, the unemployment rate was 7.6 percent.

The Lake Cumberland area recorded a jobless rate of 8.8 percent in February, compared to 9.2 percent in January.

The lowest rate in the 10-county area was 6.2 percent recorded in Adair County. The highest rate was 13.4 percent recorded in Russell County.

Monticello Middle School is finalist for Campus of the Year

Monticello Middle School is among the finalists for the Middle School Campus of the Year which will be presented at the second annual Envi (Environmental) Awards later this month. Two other middle schools in the region are also finalists for the award—Barnabas School in Jackson County and North Laurel Middle School in Laurel County.

A total of 17 finalists have been named for the awards ceremony, with awards given in a variety of different categories. The Envi Awards are sponsored by the PRIDE organization, and includes the 40 county Fifth Congressional District.

"We’re pleased with the increased number of entries and nominations we received this year," said Karen Engle, executive director of PRIDE. "The quality of entries in each category clearly demonstrates the level of commitment by schools, businesses, and individuals with the PRIDE program in their community."

This year’s ceremony, set for April 29 at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, will be hosted by Congressman Hal Rogers and Survivor’s Kentucky Joe, Rodger Bingham. Awards will be given to the campuses of the year at the elementary, middle and high school levels. PRIDE will also honor its Volunteer of the Year and will recognize a business or individual with the Rogers-Bickford Environmental Leadership Award.

The public is invited to attend the awards ceremony, which will immediately follow an 11 a.m. luncheon. Seating is limited. Call (888) 577-4339 for reservations or more information.

Parent nominations sought for Monticello Site Base Council

Monticello School is seeking parents to serve on the Secondary Site Base Council. Nomination slips are available in the principal’s office and must be returned to the school by Friday, May 3.

Council members are elected for a two-year term that will begin September 1, 2002 and end August 31, 2004. A parent, stepparent or legal guardian of a student enrolled in Monticello Middle School or Monticello High School for the 2002-2004 school year may be nominated.

The election is set for May 9 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Chamber luncheon is April 18

The Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon will be held Thursday, April 18 at the Tiffany Inn Restaurant at noon.

Tony McCracken, from the Center for Rural Development, will be the guest speaker. He will explain the C-Train grant program to those who attend the luncheon.

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