Monticello Live

Gail Kizer was terribly shy when she first started working as a secretary for Extension in the summer of 1964 in Drew County.

It was supposed to be just a summer job in between semesters at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. But that all changed.
“I got in there and just dearly loved that job,” she said. “I didn’t go back to school and I’ve been here for 50 years.”
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The pantry of Mt. Pleasant A.M.E. Church will be open Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 7-9.
First come, first served.
A picture ID is required.
For more information call 870-367-2551.

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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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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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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In conjunction with their parents, Ashia Cavaness and LaKendrick Woods are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding.

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The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library is seeking bid for weekly general cleaning services at their new Monticello Branch/Regional Headquarters located at 114 W Jefferson. Contact the business office at 870-367-8584 or drop by the address and request details of the scope of services needed. Bids need to be received by May 19.

John Erickson is the recipient of the Crossett Riding Club 2014 UAM Agriculture Scholarship. The scholarship is for $500. From left to right in the picture is Dr. Marty O’Fallon Crossett Riding Club Treasurer, Mr. Bill Stephens Crossett Riding Club President, John Erickson Scholarship Recipient, and Dr. Kelly Bryant UAM Dean of Agriculture.

Advantages of Southeast Arkansas is seeking donations of used wheelchairs. You can drop them off at 168 West College Street. Advantages would like to thank you for your donation.

Mainline Health Systems, Inc. has earned a Silver Award in the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care’s annual Quality Awards program.

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Due to an early and extraordinary demand for the Drew County Salvation Army’s Utility Assistance Program, we at the DCSA are regrettably faced with the decision to suspend the program until further notice due to the depletion of available funds.

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Crew unloading new and improved concrete transmission pole before moving it to right of way.

If you’ve traveled along Highway 65 between Lake Village and Macon Lake, you’ve likely seen construction crews assembling 80-foot to 120-foot long concrete poles with heavy equipment.

Entergy Arkansas, Inc. has about 50 crew members constructing a new 230 kV transmission line, while at the same time and in that same right of way, crews are rebuilding the existing 115 kV transmission line using upgraded structures. Crews are working to install embedded steel or concrete poles for both the new 230 kV line and the existing 115 kV line between Lake Village Bagby Substation and the Macon Lake transmission line. (more…)

Alanon meeting have moved their meetings to Monday nights. Meeting is at 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 821 N. Main. Meetings are completely confidential and is for anyone who thinks their life has been affected by another’s drinking.

For more info, call Jane at 870-723-2493 or Linda at 870-723-1069.

If you have a problem with alcohol please call 870-723-6568.

Monticello Winners Group meets Monday, Thursday and Saturday nights at 8:00 P.M. at St Mary’s Episcopal Church 836 N. Hyatt Street.

They also meet on Tuesday from noon- 1 p.m. at church .

Students from Monticello Dance Academy competed at the VIP Dance Regionals in Little Rock, February 22-23. There are 3 levels of competition. Off-Broadway (for groups only) is the Beginner/Recreational level, Broadway is the Intermediate level, and Hollywood is the advanced level. The competitive age levels are Mini (9 and under), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-15), and Senior (16-24). Students are scored on an adjudicated system, Platinum being the highest, then High Gold, Gold, and High Silver. Then there are awards for overall as well as Special Judges awards.

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Monticello Dance Academy attended the regional Spotlight Dance Cup competition in Hot Springs February 7-9. There are 3 levels of competition based on the number of years of competition experience combined with the total number of hours students participate in classes weekly: Novice Gems (beginners), Future Gems (intermediate), Star Gems (advanced). Students scores are adjudicated by Diamond (highest), then Ruby, then Emerald, and then Sapphire. A Category Cup Winner is chosen for each category as well as overall placements. (more…)

FCCLA members want to thank everyone who supported the efforts to raise money for the Morgan Nick Foundation. FCCLA was able to provide a $500 donation because of your support. Congratulations to Kristi Moseley, winner of the $50 gift card. Special thanks to Union Bank for allowing us to host a bake sell in the downtown lobby.

Kathy Anderson Davis has received her master’s degree in Educational Leadership-Learning Systems Technology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The degree was awarded December 14th at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.

Davis is a 2004 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello and a 2009 graduate of the University of North Texas. She is the daughter of the late Jimmy Ray and Deloris Anderson of Monticello. She is currently an Assistant Librarian at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Kelsey Windham was crowned Sat as Miss Hamburg Holidays 2013. She also received awards for Most Beautiful & Best Personality. Kelsey is the 17 year old daughter of Teresa & Scott Duckworth & Darrell Windham. She is a senior at Monticello High School.

The University of Arkansas/Partners for Inclusive communities has positions for Navigators to be filled in your area.

The Navigator is responsible for assisting consumers who are enrolling through the Arkansas Insurance Marketplace free of charge. The duties include assessing the consumer needs, providing consumer education about health coverage, the Affordable Care Act, and Marketplace Health Coverage Options. These jobs are temporary, lasting until April 2014.

Please reference the University of Arkansas website for a full job description of this position and to apply for this position. https://jobs.uark.edu. Jobs will be listed under “Classified” by area of the state under Benefits Specialist/Navigator. Choose the area you live in to apply for the job. Questions? Call 501-682-9900.

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