Habitat for Humanity fundraiser set for Aug. 3

Habitat for Humanity will be having a fundraiser Saturday, August 3 at the National Guard Armory. The fundraising event will include an omelet breakfast from 7-9 a.m., a pinto bean and cornbread lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a rummage sale and bake sale will be held throughout the day.

Members of Habitat for Humanity will be donating items for the rummage sale, but will also be accepting donations from local residents. Individuals interested in donating items to Habitat for Humanity for the rummage sale are asked to drop them off at the Armory Friday evening, August 2. Tickets for the event are $3.

Monticello All School Reunion committee schedules meeting

The planning committee for the all school reunion at Monticello School invites anyone who is interested in helping with the Labor Day weekend Monticello School All School Reunion to attend the next committee meeting on Thursday, August 1 at 5 p.m. in the school library.

Names sought of soldiers for newsletter from home

The effort to gather names and addresses of local soldiers who are involved in the battle against terrorism is continuing. "Heroes Fighting Terrorism for Our Nation" will be part of a patriotic display at Monticello City Hall, and each of the service people included will receive a newsletter from home.

Monticello Mayor Kenneth Catron is spearheading the effort, which he hopes will reach every local soldier currently involved in the battle against terrorism. He noted that the newsletter will include positive news from home, and will help keep soldiers who may have been gone for a long period of time up-to-date with some of the changes here.

Anyone who would like to include a family member in this tribute should contact Monticello City Hall at (606) 348-5719, the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at (606) 348-3064 or The Wayne County Outlook at (606) 348-3338.

March of Dimes kickoff luncheon is August 6

The March of Dimes WalkAmerica campaign in Wayne County will officially begin Tuesday, August 6, with the annual kickoff luncheon. The event will begin at noon and will be held at the ASPIRE Center.

For more information or to make reservations for the event contact Michelle Wesley at 1-877-424-2144.

Susie Fire Dept. selects new assistant fire chief

The Susie Fire Department Board of Directors has selected a new assistant chief. Bobby K. Kennedy, 29, of Hidalgo, was selected to serve in that position during a meeting of the board on Monday, July 22.

Kennedy has approximately four years experience in the firefighting field. Susie Fire Chief David Davis said that Donnie Dishman has been elected captain, a rank formerly held by Kennedy.

Kentucky State Police warns of scam operation

The Kentucky State Police at London would like to inform the public of a scam which has been reported in the London Post area. According to the report, two subjects appear to be targeting the elderly in their homes.

The individuals give the impression they are selling either vinyl or linoleum flooring. According to state police, while one of the individuals distracts the owner, the other enters the residence and takes property from inside.

Anyone with information should contact the Kentucky State Police or their local law enforcement agency.

Ronnie Sexton files for Monticello School Board

Another candidate has filed in the race for Monticello School Board. Ronnie G. Sexton filed for a seat on the board, according to the County Court Clerk’s Office.

The deadline for candidates to file for races that will appear on the November ballot is August 13 at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the County Clerk’s Office at (606) 348-6661.

Unemployment rate increases slightly in county from May to June

The jobless rate increased slightly in Wayne County in June, according to the latest figures from the Workforce Development Cabinet. Unemployment was 6 percent in June, up slightly from 5.9 percent in May.

Compared to June 2001, the rate represents a more than half a percent decrease. Last June, the local jobless rate was 6.6 percent.

In the Lake Cumberland area, the unemployment rate decreased in June, according to the figures. Overall, the rate in the 10 county area was 6.5 percent, down from 6.9 percent in May.

McCreary County recorded the highest unemployment rate in the lake area at 9 percent. The lowest rate was 3.8 percent recorded in Cumberland County.

Kentucky’s jobless rate went up slightly to 5.3 percent in June from 5.2 percent in May. Oldham and Woodford counties’ 3 percent unemployment rates were the lowest in the state.

Other low rates were recorded in Fayette and Jessamine counties, 3.1 percent; Bracken, Franklin and Hart counties, 3.2 percent; and Barren, Campbell, and Metcalfe counties, 3.3 percent.

Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 14.1 percent. It was followed by Clay County, 11.7 percent; Carter County, 11.3 percent; Letcher County, 11 percent; Elliott County, 10.7 percent; Harlan County, 10.6 percent; Breathitt County, 10.5 percent; Nicholas County, 9.9 percent; Wolfe County, 9.2 percent; and McCreary County, 9 percent.

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