Shelton files for Sheriff as an independent candidate

An independent candidate has filed for the office of Wayne County Sheriff, according to County Court Clerk Carol Jones. Homer Shelton filed his intentions to seek the office last week.

Shelton’s name will not appear on the primary ballot, since he is a registered independent. Four republican candidates and three democratic candidates will be on the May primary ballot for sheriff.

Registered independents who wish to seek a local office this fall have until August 13 at 4 p.m. to file as candidates. This is also the deadline for candidates in non-partisan races that will appear on the November general election ballot, including city council, local school boards, and mayor.

Jones noted that her office is currently accepting applications for elderly or disabled voters who need to vote by the traditional paper absentee ballot. So far, the clerk’s office has mailed 52 absentee ballot forms. Voters who will be out of town on election day can vote on the absentee machine, which will be set up in Jones’ office in the next few days. Anyone with election related questions may contact the clerk’s office at (606) 348-6661.

Post Office sponsors auction for Relay for Life fundraiser

Here’s the chance to get a bargain and help a good cause. Furniture items, clothing, Earnhardt collectibles and Beanie Babies are just a few of the things that will be auctioned off Friday night at the National Guard Armory.

The Monticello Post Office Relay for Life team is sponsoring the auction, which will begin at 6 p.m. This marks the second annual auction the team has sponsored.

All funds raised from Relay for Life support the American Cancer Society. Anyone who would like to donate to the auction may call the post office at 348-5291 or 348-5149.

Cornbread Festival set

The Monticello Woman’s Club will sponsor the annual Cornbread Festival Saturday, May 25 at Mill Springs. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Pinto beans and cornbread are the main items on the menu for the festival. Alternate items include hot dogs and chips. Cost is $3.50 for adults and $2 for children.

The mill will be open for tours with a meal grinding exhibition at 2 p.m. The gift shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

There will be vendors and arts and crafts on exhibit.

National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer will be observed Thursday, May 2. This year the Wayne County Association of Ministers and Churches will sponsor a Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Cumberland Dairy Restaurant for anyone wishing to participate.

Following the breakfast, there will be a prayer walk around the city. This prayer walk, which has become an annual event, will start from the Cumberland Dairy at about 8:30 a.m. Everyone in the community is invited to walk and pray.

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

Spay, neuter clinic planned

A reduced cost spay and neuter clinic will be held June 4-7 at Memorial Park. The clinic is sponsored by the Humane Society of Wayne County.

The cost for male and female dogs is $40. Male and female cats will cost $20. There will be an extra charge if the animal is pregnant or in heat.

Advance registration is required, as well as a $10 deposit for each animal scheduled for surgery. All cats must be in approved carrier and dogs must be either in a carrier or on a leash.

All shots and state tags will be available at the clinic. To volunteer to help with the clinic or to register an animal for surgery call Sherry Martin at 348-3640 or Larry Ratliff at 348-7412.

Shades of the Past festival

"Shades of the Past," a 50s celebration, will be held on the town square Saturday, May 25 from 4 until 9 p.m. Streets in downtown Monticello will be closed to through traffic for this event.

Lots of activities are planned for the evening. Second Stage will provide live entertainment by performing music from the 1950s and 1960s. The Lake Cumberland Street Ramblers Car Club will bring out their hot rod and antique cars for display.

Members of the American Cruisers Riding Club are bringing their motorcycles for display. Food, vendors, door prizes, contests including the best dressed, and much more is scheduled.

This is a free event to the public, organized by the City of Monticello and the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.

Anyone with an antique, classic or show vehicle is encouraged to bring it out for spectators to view. For more information, call 348-0167 or 348-3064.

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