Officials continue to prepare for May 28 primary election

Officials continue to prepare for the May 28 primary election. The election school for training of election precinct officers will be held Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. in the circuit courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse.

Also, the local Board of Election Commissioners will check the voting machines Thursday, May 23 at 9 a.m. in the basement of City Hall on South Main Street.

County Court Clerk Carol Jones noted that the absentee voting machine is currently open in her office, and anyone who will be out of town on election day may stop by and cast their vote. The machine will remain open during regular office hours through Saturday, May 25.

Residents who are elderly or are sick and cannot get to the polls to vote may cast a paper absentee ballot. Jones said so far 110 people have applied for the traditional absentee ballot. She noted that applications must be received by Tuesday, May 21.

Anyone with election related questions may call Jones’ office at (606) 348-6661.

Williams, Freeman speak at Chamber lunch Thursday

The two republican candidates running for state senator in this district—incumbent David L. Williams of Burkesville and Brien Freeman of Corbin—will be the featured speakers at the monthly Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

The event will be held Thursday, May 16 at noon at Memorial Park. Food will be catered in for the event, and tickets must be purchased in advance from the Chamber of Commerce.

Gary Dick, president of the Chamber of Commerce, noted that the chamber board is pleased to offer this opportunity for the community. He noted this will be a good chance for citizens to understand each candidate’s platform, as well as the important issues in this race.

This is the only scheduled event with both candidates in attendance before the May 28 primary election. The race will be decided by the primary results, since there are no democratic candidates running for the office.

Time will be allotted for questions and answers with each candidate. For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact the Chamber office at (606) 348-3064.

Downtown celebration set

"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.

Cornbread Festival planned

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. Parking is available near the park.

There will be vendors and arts and crafts on exhibit.

Open House set at Municipal Law Enforcement Center

An Open House will be held Sunday, May 26 at the Monticello Municipal Law Enforcement Center on Main Street. The public is invited to stop by for a tour of the facility between 1 and 5 p.m.

The special guest speaker will be State Senator David Williams. State Representative Ken Upchurch will also speak at the event.

Refreshments will be served, and Crossfire will provide music for the event.

Law enforcement torch run is planned for this Saturday

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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