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Discovery Children’s Center would like to say a big THANK YOU to Staff Sergeant Joseph Bivens for stopping by and reading to us for Veteran’s Day.

Wishing Tyreke Haynes a Happy and Blessed 4th Birthday!

From his mom, dad, grandmother Sheila, and little brother MJ

Happy 10th Birthday, Meygan Elizabeth.

We hope that you have a fabulous day!

Love, Dad, Mom and Bethanee

Marie not only finished the half marathon. She was first in her age group.

She had a great time. And all I can say is I’m proud of her. Great job!!!!

David Rodela

Attorney Cliff Gibson wrote a response letter to Siemens, in response to their recent reply to his last letter, in reference to the manyquestion about a wide range of issues and legaalites in the city’s water project, being contracted with their company.

Here is a summary of Gibson’s letter. (The unedited letter, along with the response letter from Siemens are posted in PDF form, below)
Letter to Siemens Legal Counsel

Response Letter from Siemens’ Legal Counsel

Dear Mr. Shamash: (attorney for Siemens)
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Discovery Children’s Center would like to say Thank You to the Monticello Fire Department for visiting our center and teaching us about the fire trucks as part of our Fire Safety unit.

Discovery Children’s Center had a trike a thon for St. Jude.

Pictured are Adam Elayah and Trecen Scott. They raised the most money for St. Jude.

Cliff Gibson at City Council Meeting

October 22, 2014

Dear Mr. Ardillo:

Our firm has been retained by the City of Monticello (City) relative to problems being experienced with the referenced Contract and the performance of Siemens Industry, Inc. (Siemens) thereunder. We write you now in behalf of the City.

Siemens’ Failure to Provide Legally Required Contractor Performance and Payment Bonds.

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Options, Inc. was started because a small number of individuals saw the need of Domestic Violence Victims and their Children. A survey was conducted through law enforcement and court systems in 1989 in the five counties of the 10th Judicial District. The survey was conducted by concerned citizens and professionals. The data was compiled and results were that one out of every four calls was regarding some type of domestic or family violence.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness month is held every October to educate people about domestic violence, and to encourage victims and abusers to get help.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain control over a person by a partner, relative, or household member.
Abusers often make it difficult for victims to get help by blaming them, promising the abuse will stop, or making victims feel they cannot escape—either because they may suffer further abuse or due to financial constraints.

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Ira Gene Burke, 82 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away October 10, 2014 in Dumas. He was born March 14, 1932 in Florence, Arkansas to the late Edgar Monroe and Flora Haynes Burke. Ira was owner of General Tin Shop in Dumas for 31 years and was Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Steve Burke.

Survived by his wife, Ina Burke of Dumas, one son, Mike (Pam) Burke of Dumas, one daughter, Glenda (Dennis) Owen of Dumas, one sister, Pat Selman of Monticello, AR and three brothers, Keith, Lamar and Leonard Burke all of Florence, AR and by three grandchildren, Misty Owen Morgan, Denise Owen Cox, Michael Ira Burke and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas and service will be Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm graveside, Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association of Arkansas or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party again sponsored there annualSecond Amendment Sportsman’s Rally.

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Through EAST I have been educated in fields that typical high school classes don’t touch. EAST has given me tools and hands-on training that I’ve needed to help me succeed in my career choice.

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