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Junior Auxiliary of Monticello will be having their annual swimming lessons July 21st-25th. 
There are still some openings available.
Contact Laura Kaminicki at 367-3101 or 460-5087 for more information.

The fun continues every afternoon at the Monticello City Park Pool.

The Monticello Marlins swim team have passed their mid season point.  Despite the difficulty of not having a local pool to hold practices and having approximately 30 fewer swimmers this year, they have had a strong season.  The Marlin swimmers have proven their dedication to their sport this year by traveling to Warren everyday to [...]

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Photos courtesy of Carolny at A Noble Photo.

Today is the last day to register for Junior Auxiliary of Monticello Swimming Lessons. Registration will be held in the front of the City Park Pool Building from  5:00-7:00  p.m.
Ages:
Children have to be 5 years old by June 23.
Children must be not older than 9 by June 23.
Dates of lessons:
1st week:  June 23-27
2nd week: June [...]

Saturday, eight Monticello residents went on a road trip to Paragould to tour their civic center and pool facility.

The photos shown in this series show a “splash park” that is located away from the primary civic center and pool area.

Spash equipment, water toys, and sprayers of all types were built into the play area.

Nearby benches, [...]

The primary pool area  included two water slides, umbrellas, and all types of spray and play equipment.

We couldn’t help but notice the long lines of swimmers waiting to enter the facility, which opened at 1 p.m.

Lifeguards are on duty, but children must be attended by adults.

Overhead views show the approximately 600 swimmers enjoying the pool [...]

The indoor pool has a pleasant appearance from the outside, as well as from inside the pool area.

The theraputic pool has a “handicapped access” as well as steps.

Pat Austin, facility director, shown here in orange, led the tour, which included MEDC Director Truman Hamilton, Alderman Tim Chase, Keith Caldwell (Marlins parent), Julie Gentry (UAM intramurals [...]

Located next to the pavilion at the splash park, is a skate park.

Ms. Pat said the this area draws heavy youth traffic, as well.  She pointed out the instead of saying “Here’s what you’re getting”, the skaters were able to take part in the planning, and helped design the ramps and fixtures.

Several skaters arrived while [...]

The Monticello Marlins placed second overall in their first meet of the summer hosted in Arkadelphia.
Coached by Amanda Dreyer, the Marlins took almost 40 swimmers to the meet.
Their next meet is in Camden this Friday.

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