Monticello graduation set

Graduation for seniors at Monticello Independent School will be held Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Spay, neuter clinic planned

The Humane Society of Wayne County will be sponsoring a Spay and Neuter Clinic June 3-6 at Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. There will be a charge of $40 for dogs and $20 for cats; there will be an additional charge if the animal is pregnant or in heat. Advance registration is required and an advance deposit of $10 is required for each animal scheduled for surgery.

The Humane Society is also in need of volunteers to help with the clinic. To volunteer to help or to register your animal for surgery, call one of the following numbers: Sherry Martin at 348-3640 or Larry Ratliff at 348-7412.

Concerned Citizens to meet

Concerned Citizens of Wayne County will meet Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Dairy Restaurant. Several issues will be discussed, as committee members bring back information to the group.

Reception for Ben Polly

A reception is planned for Thursday, May 29 at the Monticello Post Office in honor of the retirement of Postmaster Ben Polly. Polly’s last day as Postmaster will be Friday, May 30.

Everyone is invited to stop and see Polly Thursday morning at the reception, which begins at 8 a.m. Monticello Post Office employees will make a special presentation to Polly.

Dash for Cash run/walk

Monticello Banking Company is having its first annual Dash for Cash and four-mile run/walk on Saturday, May 31, beginning at 8 a.m. All participants who complete the course within one hour and 20 minutes will be registered for a drawing to compete in a 50 yard dash with cash prizes awarded to the top three finishers.

Seven names will be drawn to compete in the Dash for Cash. Door prizes include a houseboat vacation courtesy of Conley Bottom Resort, athletic gear, etc. Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age category and to overall winners.

Net proceeds from this event will be given to the Mountain Moms, a local non-profit organization. Anyone interested may contact Patricia Hicks, Jayma Dobbs, or Mikki Owens at Monticello Banking Company or you can register the day of the run/walk. Race day registration is to begin at 7 a.m.

City Hall, library closing

Because of necessary electrical repairs, Monticello City Hall and the Wayne County Public Library will be closed Friday, May 30.

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