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A weight management program called Lifesteps will be offered by Jane Pelkki, R.D., a Monticello resident.
This 16 week program helps you emphasize the positive aspects of your eating habits and then helps you take gradual steps toward changing your eating and physical activity behaviors.
A free orientation session will be held at the South Arkansas Rehabilitation [...]

The 2008 CMS Family Reunion will kick off on Friday evening with a Get Acquainted Social at the VFW Hut. The evening will be filled with registration, a fashion show, music, fun and family getting together! 
The Theme for the reunion is Divided by distance. Bonded by love. Get ready for a lot of loved to [...]

Seven students from Kim’s Dance Factory were chosen to perform in Ballet Arkansas’ annual production of one of the most renowned ballets ever, The Nutcracker. The girls attended the audition on August 16th in Little Rock and were chosen from a large number of dancers from across the state. The dancers will attend rehearsals over [...]

The Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas, Inc in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service is currently helping people claim their stimulus checks. The October 15 deadline to file with the Internal Revenue Service for your check is rapidly approaching.

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On April 24, 2008, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that an employee of H & L Poultry in Warren was entitled to unemployment benefits after quitting her job for excessive harassment.
Sara M. Hartness of Monticello represented Connie Swain and won the appeal against the Department of Workforce Services. Hartness said, “This case was not [...]

Monticello School District will host a community emergency management meeting at 10:00 a.m. on April 30th at the Fire Department Training Center. 
The purpose of this meeting is for all local schools and first responders to continue planning a full-scale emergency exercise scheduled to be held on July 8.
For more information regarding the meeting, contact Katrina [...]

LifeShare Blood Centers will be drawing blood at Wal-Mart-Today, 2-6 PM.
LifeShare is in desparate need of o-negative blood.

According to reports, yesterday Captain Eddie Deaton of the Monticello Police Dept. turned 40.
Several of his friends celebrated with a surprise cookout and a birthday cake.

Well, it’s that time of year again, the time of year when I have to try to figure out which way I need to turn my clocks. (Yes, the VCR too.)

The kickoff luncheon for the 2008 United Way Campaign will take place at the Capitol Room at UAM’s University Center.
The featured speaker will be Chancellor, Jack Lassiter.
R.S.V.P. by calling 460-6454

Jimmy Citizen started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 am.  While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG), and put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA).
After cooking [...]

Mr. Charles Edward Jackson, a retired businessman, born in 1917 celebrated his 90th birthday on October 31st.   
Mr. Jackson is a lifetime resident of Monticello.  He served in the Navy during the Second World War and was the owner of the Home and Auto Center in Monticello before retiring. 
In retirement he enjoys community service activities.  He [...]

Everyone is invited to the wedding of Jamie Cannon and Beau Beard this Saturday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ on Gabbert St.

 Monticello Branch Library announces its 2007 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 through 12.  Registration is June 1 through June 11.  The theme is “Get a Clue @ Your Library.”  For the schedule of events, contact the library at 367-8583.