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Connect Arkansas, a project of Arkansas Capital Corporation, today announced that free adult digital literacy classes will be held at the Monticello Public Library.

One-hour Computer and Internet FAQ classes will be held at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. on February 20. There is a limit of five students per class, and each student is provided with a computer. To sign up for the classes, prospective students should contact the library at 870-367-8583.

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Monticello Dance Academy will be having its annual Competition Dance Team Showcase this Saturday, January 31st, at the Drew Central Auditorium beginning at 6:00 in the evening.

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The Effie E. Brooks Civic Club is accepting application for contestants between the ages of 6-12 for our Annual Effie E. Brooks Lil Miss Rosebud-Nicholson Pageant. The Effie. E. Brooks Civic Club is asking all churches to sponsor a youth for this event. A meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 24.2015 @ 4:00p.m; at the Pilgrim Rest A.M.E. Church located on North Baily Street in Monticello. For more information contact the Chairperson of the Pageant Mrs. Angelia Anderson @ 870-723-4718

The 18th Annual Community Wide Walk-A-Thon was held at Glover Park in Dermott, AR. This event was sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star Electa- Triumphant Chapter #348 in Dermott, AR. Winners are also followed: (more…)

The Drew County Single Parent Scholarship Board was recently congratulated for meeting their 2014 Affiliate Match Grant from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. According to Beverly Chapple, ASPF Field Representative, this is the first time since its inception that the match grant has been met.
Affiliate board members work year round to encourage and support the ever-growing educational and training needs of single parents, believing that single-parent families that are led by skilled and educated mothers or fathers have a much greater opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency resulting in improved quality of life, from generation to generation.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, December 1 were:
1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Gene Gulledge and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Luellen Jones and Marvin Fawley

The Club will host its annual Christmas potluck party and charity game on December 8 at 6:30. Entry fee will be $3 per person. Anyone interested in playing call Lowell Lynde at 367-7039. Newcomers are always welcome.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The meeting of the Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc. Board of Directors, which was scheduled for November 25th, has been cancelled. Because both the November and December meeting times fall on holiday weeks, one meeting has been scheduled to cover both months. The time for this meeting only has also been changed.

A meeting has been scheduled for Monday, December 1st, at 3:00 p.m., at the Administration building on 168 West College. (more…)

SEArkansas TEA Party proudly announces that the two Second Amendment Rally winners have received their prizes. Anthony Hawkins of Collins is the recipient of the Smith & Wesson M15-22 and James Jenkins of Lake Village is the recipient of the Remington Model 870. In addition to these winners, each child in attendance won a Red Ryder or a Daisy BB gun. A good time was had by all.

Well, it’s that time of year again; the time of year when we have to try to figure out which way to set the clocks.

This is the week when most parts of the country will turn their clocks BACK. So if it was 2 a.m., it becomes 1 a.m.

Enjoy that extra hour of sleep.

It gets taken away from us in March..

Options, Inc. has partnered with Arkansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center Clothes for Ca$h program. We will accept all textiles, purses, belts, and shoes. Please bring your donations to Options, Inc., on South Main St, between Cockrells and the Railroad tracks.

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Options, Inc. was started because a small number of individuals saw the need of Domestic Violence Victims and their Children. A survey was conducted through law enforcement and court systems in 1989 in the five counties of the 10th Judicial District. The survey was conducted by concerned citizens and professionals. The data was compiled and results were that one out of every four calls was regarding some type of domestic or family violence.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness month is held every October to educate people about domestic violence, and to encourage victims and abusers to get help.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain control over a person by a partner, relative, or household member.
Abusers often make it difficult for victims to get help by blaming them, promising the abuse will stop, or making victims feel they cannot escape—either because they may suffer further abuse or due to financial constraints.

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The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party again sponsored there annualSecond Amendment Sportsman’s Rally.

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Brenda Griffin won the drawing for the 40” smart TV during the Drew County Fair last week, given away by Drew Memorial Hospital.

Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Denice Harper to their Board of Directors.

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Leta Taylor (President), Stacy Jennings, Shirley Kizer (Treasure), and Monteene McCoy.

2014 Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship winners, Stacy Jennings and Roger McKinzie.

Applicants for the scholarship must be aspiring and deserving individuals who are pursuing employment in the field of medicine or nursing. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5. The scholarship is for $1,000.

Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services was among a group of six nonprofit organizations in the Delta that were recently awarded grant funds through the Delta Endowment for Building Community, a fund of the Arkansas Community Foundation.

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The Drew County Single Parent Scholarship applications are now being taken for the Fall 2014 semester. The application deadline is September 2, 2014. Go to www.aspsf.org and follow the instructions for Drew County.

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Charlee Carter recently competed in the state 4-H O’Rama where she placed 1st in her division in the Performing Arts, Dance Category. Charlee has been in 4-H for eight years. Her project area is dance. Pictured with Carter is Dr. Tony Windham, Associate Vice President for Ag-Extension.

The Drew County Single Parent Scholarship committee would like to congratulate the following recipients who received scholarship money for the Spring 2014 semester.

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Saturday afternoon, Deer Creek Disc Golf, located behind Dollar General and the storage rentals, held their grand opening in ribbon-cutting.

Disc golf is a trend that’s growing nationwide, as evidenced hereby the number of black logo shirts in the group photo.

Also attached is a short video of Bart and Yvette with “Disc Golf 101″.

Alan Jones, Chynna Davis and Jalen Handley, the recipients, of the Hank Thompson Memorial Scholarship for the 2014-2015 school year are pictured with the scholarship committee, the Thompson Family.
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Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation Head Start is accepting applications at between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Head Start program is for children ages 3—5.

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Monticello Christian Academy, a daycare through 12th grade private school located at 910 Old Warren Road in Monticello, AR, recently hosted its 10th annual Victory Ceremony. This is a time to celebrate the accomplishments that the students made through the year as well as honor the graduating seniors. The photo depicts some of MCA’s students with their awards.

Kelly Word, Director of Education, noted that it was “hard to believe we are already celebrating 10 years. It seems like yesterday when we started with just five students. We have and are certainly continuing to grow!”

The VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary host a dance every Thursday night from 7 until 9:30 at the VFW Post , 148 Veterans Drive Monticello (McCloy Park).

Admission is $5 per person.

We have a LIVE country band.

No Alcohol. No Smoking

Refreshments are available at our concession stand.

Congratulations to Bree Lanthrip, a member of Koinonia 4-H Club, for winning the 4-H Ross Photography contest. Bree entered a total of 4 pictures. One in each available category, Color Living, Color Non-living, Black & White Living, and Black & White Non-Living.

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