Anhydrous ammonia seized

Two tanks of anhydrous ammonia were seized from the Delta community on March 24, according to Wayne County Sheriff James Lynn Hill.

Deputy Sheriff Derek Lester and Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force Chris Lyon seized the tanks after receiving a tip of their location.

An investigation is ongoing into the incident.

Local man arrested on drug-related charges

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant on Friday, March 28 at a residence on the Denney Hollow Road. One man was arrested on drug-related charges, following the search.

Jerry Slavens, of HC 86, Monticello, was charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree and one count of trafficking in a controlled substance second degree.

During the search, officers with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, agents with the Lake Cumberland Drug Task Force and Trooper Parrish Baker seized 430 methadone and 88 Lortab pills. The drugs had an estimated street value of $5,000. Also a large amount of cash was seized.

The investigation is continuing.

Celebrity Chef Sampler set

The Celebrity Chef Sampler will be held Friday, April 4 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Tickets for the event are now available for a $10 donation from any employee of First Southern National Bank.

The Celebrity Chef Sampler has become a favorite event locally, with men from the community cooking up and serving some of their speciality dishes. Proceeds from the Celebrity Chef Sampler will be donated to several worthy causes including the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Hope Center, Monticello/Wayne County Park, and the WHAS Crusade for Children.

For tickets or more information, call 348-8421.

PRIDE Clean Up Week

PRIDE Clean Up Week has been designated for April 12-26 in Wayne County, according to an announcement by County Judge-Executive Bruce Ramsey and Solid Waste Coordinator Andrew Parmley. During this time, large household items, like refrigerators, will be picked up during a door-to-door effort.

"We appreciate working with PRIDE and the clean up dates that they have established," said Parmley. "PRIDE has been good to Wayne County and without them we would have had difficulties making the progress that we have."

Calls are now being accepted to schedule pickup of items. For more information call Andrew Parmley at 348-8522, Ramsey’s office at 348-4241, Mayor Thurston Frye’s office at 348-5719 or the Cooperative Extension Service at 348-8453.

Agriculture dinner meeting

Anyone interested in agriculture is invited to the "Cultivating Change—Harvesting Agriculture Profits" Farm to Table dinner meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Wayne County High School.

To register for the event call the Wayne County Extension Service at 348-8453. Participants can choose from a variety of workshops. Everyone is invited to attend.

Daylight savings time

It’s time to "spring forward" this weekend, as daylight savings time officially. Local residents are reminded to set their clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight savings time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 6.

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