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The day that the heavy rains started, this puppy found shelter at the home of a family, who contacted MonticelloLive to help the owner’s know where their puppy was. 
After a couple of day, with no response, we posted a ”Free Puppy” story.  Soon the puppy had a good home, a couple of days later.

I got a photo of a hummingbird a few days ago, that was worth sharing.  Hummingbirds generally leave the area ahead of colder temperatures arrival.

This training will provide participants with an opportunity to learn more about laws that govern child health issues; and resources available to assist providers and parents.

The family of Garret Wear, age 6, is sponsoring a raffle to assist 4 Paws with the cost of training a highly specialized dog.  The dogs are trained to assisted children with autism.
He is the son of James & Allison Wear, and the brother of Gavin Wear, of the Prairie community.
With each $5 donation, participants will be entered [...]

REGIONAL CHAPTER OF T.A.P.S. DOES PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
The website bestandworst.com has The Allen House listed as “The Most Haunted House in America,” and there may be some validity to that claim in the wake of a paranormal investigation conducted by a regional chapter of T.A.P.S., the paranormal investigative group featured on Sci Fi channel’s show “Ghost [...]

Bellelise Booksellers presents “Story Time  All Summer Long!”, every Thursday,  at 10:30 a.m., for children 3-7. 
 
Bellelise Booksellers is located at 606 West Bolling Avenue, here in Monticello. Their web-site is www.bellelisebooksellers.com 
 
For more Info Call 460-9854.
Join us for Summer time reading, activities, and much more!

A Pampered Chef Fundraiser has been set up to help with medical expenses incurred during India’s courageous battle with cancer. 
If you would like to order Pampered Chef products with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the memorial, you may do so by shopping the on-line catalog.
You may contact Tonia Sawyer at 870-460-0123 or [...]

United Way of Drew County gives back! 
On Monday, the United Way Board presented Mayor Joe Rogers with checks to local sports teams. 
Each organization was given a check for $1,500 to be used for purchasing new equipment, uniforms, etc. for the kids on each team. 
 
The following organizations received this donation:
Monticello Babe Ruth League
Monticello Soccer League
Drew County [...]

Seated: Tori Land, Jonathan Webb, Jacob Hollis
Standing: Deborah Pratt, Hunter Scott, Nicholas Akers (captain), & William Streeter
Hamburg Elementary G/T students won first place in the SEARK Cooperative Quiz Bowl competition which was held in Monticello.
Fourteen teams from southeast Arkansas  competed.
Teams with the most total points for the morning returned for an afternoon single round elimination. Other teams in the round [...]

This is just a reminder about the increase of a first class postage stamp, 41 cents to 42 cents.
The “Forever Stamps” are still good for a first class letter, by themselves.
1 cent stamps are available in sheets of 20, in order to use up the old stock of 41’s that postal customers may have left.
The second ounce of a [...]

The Advance Monticellonian has recently updated, as well as re-designed the format of their website.
Their new web address is www.mymonticellonews.net.

Tip of the day:
Do not offend the owner of a backhoe.

KHBM Radio recently held a contest, where the winner won a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to take a ride in the Activa Blimp.
Tommy Gray was the winner of the Blimp ride, and was able to take his fiance’, LaWanda Jarrett, along as well.These are some of the photos Tommy provided from their trip.

According to news sources, today would have been Fred Rogers’ 80th birthday.
Fred Rogers, better know as “Mr. Rogers” to millions of youngsters for decades, is being remembered by several cities around the nation, who are pronouncing today as “Sweater Day”, around several states, and around “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood”.

Be safe today.
Wear green.
It will reduce the bruising from being pinched.

While searching the internet for information about the Allen House, we came across a website with an interesting poll. 
BestandWorst.com has a poll of the top 75 Most Haunted Houses in America, and the Allen House is on it! 
If you think the Allen House in Monticello is the most haunted house in America, please go to [...]

It’s time for daylight savings time change again.
Tonight’s the night to set your clocks FORWARD one hour.

In Monticello’s Mason Hill area, in Martha Circle, there is a “WPA” marker being used as a “mailbox post”. 
This story tellssome of the history of that marker.  Mrs. Sheilla Lampkin provided the research for this story. 

A reliable source reported to MonticelloLive.com that a bald eagle was seen soaring in the HWY 425 area, near Taco Bell.