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Now hiring for Full-time Receptionist
Qualified applicants, please mail or fax resume/application to:
Mainline Health Systems, Inc.
Attention: Debra Bradford
PO Box 509
106 East Speedway
Dermott, AR 71638
Fax: 870-538-5412
Applications can be found at www.mainlinehealth.net
Applications will be accepted until 5/30/14

Competitive Salary – Clinic Hours - Company Paid Health Insurance – Company Paid Life Insurance

The Armstrong Foundation recently made a $500 donation to the Southeast Arkansas Health Foundation.

Armstrong representatives Marty Reep, Amy Swanger, Sandra Barbara and Keith Van Dee presented the check to Southeast Arkansas Health Foundation Director, Stephanie Norris and Board Member Tom Wingard. The Southeast Arkansas Health Foundation supports Drew Memorial Hospital with the help of purchasing equipment.

Area churches have joined together to have the 2014 Southeast Arkansas Mission Project Youth Revival. It will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello.

Special music will be by Alex Edmonds. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in worship starting Sunday night June 8th through Thursday June 12th. Each night will begin at 7:00.

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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) will conduct a drawdown on Cane Creek Lake beginning July 7th. The lake is being lowered in an effort to mark the boat lanes. The gate will be closed Jan. 1, 2015 so the lake can fill back to normal pool by the spawning season. The daily creel limits for sportfish will be half of the regular limits for Cane Creek Lake during the drawdown. For more information on the drawdown, contact the AGFC Southeast Regional Office at (877) 367-3559 (Toll Free) or (870) 367-3553.

The Monticello Jr. Auxiliary is currentmy teaching their annual summer swimming lessons, at the City Park Pool.

Over 400 children are taking lessons, this year;  as well as several infants and adults.

This is the 68th year that JA has provided this service to our community, and the 28th year that “Miss Mary” has taught the class.

At Tuesday’s special called Monticello school board meeting, board approved the next step in constructing a $760,976 turf for Hyatt field , a $516,680 technology building, and a $315,619 fieldhouse, also at Hyatt Field.

Although many residents may find the athletic improvements controversial, some of the intended benefits are discussed below.

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To the Patrons of the Monticello School District:
The Monticello School District has always taken pride in its programs and facilities.
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The 19-year-old Monticello youth, charged in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Monticello man, received a $50,000 bond, Tuesday, on the charges of manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and aggravated assault (against another nearby person).

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At Monday’s Quorum Court meeting, the JP’s agreed to request a grant to fund the remodeling of the old library, into the future Drew County Justice Building.

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Summer is here but it’s always a party at Amber’s Mad Southern Style in Monticello! Join us Wednesday, for a Ronaldo Trunk Show! Ronaldo himself will be here from 10-5 showcasing all of his amazing designs including his latest pieces that haven’t hit the stores yet! We will have snacks, door prizes and discounts all day long! Mark your calendar ladies! And don’t forget to text AMBERSMSS to 5STAR (57827) for updates, discounts and promos and find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/shopambers.

This rainbow photo was taken Monday, from HWY 35 East, by a MLive reader, who shared it with us.