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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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.

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”.

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!”

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.

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 .

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.

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.

Kelsey Lynn Windham was crowned 2013 Miss Buck Fever Saturday night at the annual Miss Buck Fever Festival in Banks,AR.

Kelsey is the 17 year old daughter of Teresa & Scott Duckworth & Darrell Windham. She is a senior at Monticello High School.

Al Beaty of Monticello was among the 82 Farm Bureau leaders participating in the State Resolutions Committee meeting  in North Little Rock.

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Found:  A hoodie was found on Old Warren Road in front of Monticello High School on 10/21/2013. Call 870-367-6211 to claim.

Senior Airman Joshua Walker, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, receives a certificate of promotion from Col. Michael Adderley, 2nd Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Curtis Storms, 2nd Bomb Wing command chief, during the Wing Promotion Ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 29, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.) Joshua was a 2010 Graduate of Monticello High. Senior Airman Joshua Walker is pictured with his wife Kenda and his Parents Glen And Faye Walker.

The Discovery Skills Center sold support ribbons for the “A Child`s Voice’ Autism Foundation. Shown here are James Sanders – a consumer at the Discovery Skills Center, Rondie White- Secretary of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation, and Deanna Doherty- president of the “A Child`s Voice” autism foundation.

Wanted: Drew Central Food Service Worker

Must have a general working knowledge of all positions in the cafeteria. Pay starts at $9.30/hr.
6 hours per day
Also accepting applications for cafeteria substitutes.

Contact Tiffany Barnard, Child Nutrition Director, 870-367-6893 

The week of September 8-14, 2013 is National Direct Support Professional’s week. Governor Beebe signed a proclamation declaring Arkansas’s recognition of Direct Support Professional’s in Arkansas.

A Direct Support Professional is the primary support of individuals who have special needs. These professionals provide a broad range of services, including preparation of meals, help with medications, personal hygiene, mobility, transportation, money management and instruction in daily life skills.

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The Monticello School District will be taking sealed bids on a 1986 Ford Club Wagon Van. Mileage – 142,029 VIN# – 1FBHS31H8GHB55446.

Bids must be received by 10:00am Tuesday August 26, 2013 and will be opened on Tuesday August 26, 2013 @ 11:00am.

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Congratulations to Alex Hill for passing State Board test and graduating at Southark with state certified license.

Planting a tree is a wonderful way to honor or remember a special person, group, or event. The Monticello Tree Board has teamed up with the Parks and Recreation Committee to plant trees in all of our city parks. Donations are now being accepted to purchase and plant trees in our parks. This project will add beauty to our parks and encourage residents to get involved.

Celebrate the life of a loved one by donating a tree in their honor. Donate a tree as a gift for a friend or family member. A tree is great as a wedding or anniversary gift! Recognize the good deeds of a group or organization. The donation of a tree is a wonderful testimonial to a life well lived. Family and friends will have a living monument for a loved one, and the tree will also provide beauty, shade and landscaping for city parks.

Last December, 14 new trees including red buds, sycamore, black gums, and red maples were planted in Jordan Park. Several of those trees have been sponsored, but there are still have a few sponsorships available. (more…)

Ms. Mary Ramsey, Bela Karolyi, Maddie Searcy, Grace Murphy, and Grace West.

Students from Kim’s Dance Factory attended U.S. olympic coach Bela Karolyi’s gymnastics camp this past week. The camp was held at Karolyi’s training facility near Houston.

The gymnasts were accompanied by their gym coach Mary Ramsey.

Mary Beth Wigley and Charlee Carter competed at National Dance Competitions this week. Both girls competed in the Intermediate Level of competition (based on number of hours at the studio each week and number of years of competition experience).

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Stephen “Stevie” Richardson has been selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine this summer. The 10-day forum is designed to introduce students like Stevie to a variety of concepts in public health, medical ethics, research, and general practice. Students participate in site visits to medical schools and clinical facilities.

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Attorney Jenny D. Lemoine of the law firm Gibson & Keith PLLC has been elected to a three year term in the House of Delegates of the Arkansas Bar Association. The House of Delegates is the Association’s policy making body and consists of 81 attorney members from across the state.

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