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Lincoln Visits Drew County
September 2nd, 2010 by Senator Blanche Lincoln
Senator Blanche Lincoln visited the annual Drew County Farm Bureau Meeting, at the Drew County fairgrounds, earlier this week.
Senator Lincoln spent around 30-45 minutes talking with guests present, before the event began.
Commercial Fair Booths Available
September 2nd, 2010 by Joe BurgessAs the Drew County Fair prepares for this year’s festivities, Commercial Fair Booths will again be available to present local business, church, and community organizations products and services to the public.
Contact Jodie at Simmons Bank, 367-5334, for more information.
Beth Anne Rankin To Hold Town Hall Meeting in Monticello, Sept. 8th
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Candidate for United States Congress 4TH Congressional District, Beth Anne Rankin, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8th from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Chamber of Commerce Building, East Gaines, Monticello.
The event is FREE and open to the public.
Andy Griggs & CashboX to Perform at Rhythm & Roots Festival, October 8 & 9
September 2nd, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Country music sensation Andy Griggs will headline the Saturday night entertainment at Monticello’s Rhythm & Roots Festival on October 9th at 8:00 p.m. You may listen to some Andy Griggs hits online at www.AndyGriggs.com.
Monticello’s own Cashbox will be on stage at 5 pm, before Andy takes the spotlight.
On Friday, Oct. 8th, the feature entertainment will be Johnny Neel and Criminal Element . Johnny is a super songwriter and artist out of Nashville www.JohnnyNeel.com.
This is deverloping into the best entertainment schedule ever for our festival, so plan to be in McCloy Park on October 8 & 9.
DCHS DAILY- Thursday
September 2nd, 2010 by Drew Central SchoolsSPIRIT TOWELS FOR SALE ! Spirit towels are now on sale for Drew Central sporting events. You can purchase them in the gym at Coach Bell’s office in the mornings between 7:25 -7:50 or at the concession stand at the football games. Price is $12.00. An example of the towel is on the bulletin board outside the main office.
Extra 2010 Yearbooks – For Sale
We have extra 2010 Yearbooks for sale….$43.60 exact cash or check payable to DC Yearbook. See Mrs. Parrish.
DRAMA CLUB – Wednesday, Sept. 1st
The Drama Club will meet in the boardroom on Wednesday, Sept. 1st. Bring you lunch. We need actors, directors, writers, designers, backstage crew of all sorts are welcome.
JOIN FBLA !
Students join FBLA today ! Dues are $10, deadline to join is September 10th. District Fall Leadership Conference is September 28th, registration fee is $15. See Mrs. Birch for details.
PIRATE FOOTBALL – Thursday, September 2nd
Our 7th grade Pirates will open our football season on Thursday afternoon starting at 5:30, with our Jr. High team following starting at 7:00. Please be sure to come out and support the Pirates !
Use Soap for DC Tickets, Tonight
September 2nd, 2010 by Joe BurgessThe Drew Centrail booster club has announced that admission to tonights 7th and JR games at DC will be washing det, dryer sheets, liquid body soap, towls or wash clothes.
MHS BULLETIN–9/1/2010
September 2nd, 2010 by Monticello SchoolsJR. BILLIE PEP ASSEMBLY TODAY AT 2:40.
Happy Birthday Trinita
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Did Trinita Newton turn Forty???? Of course she did!
Happy 40th Birthday Trinita
Love, Kay, Roberta, Kena, Netra, Shaun, Tremaine, Sybo, and The Crew!!
“Green Out” the Cotton Boll, Tonight
September 2nd, 2010 by UAM News
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is encouraging fans attending Thursday night’s season-opening football game to wear green clothing in support of the Boll Weevils as they take on the West Alabama Tigers.
Kickoff is set for 7:05 p.m. at Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. The game is being featured on the Gulf South Conference TV Game of the Week package.
UAM students attending the game will be given a free “I Bleed Green” t-shirt upon arrival by showing their UAM identification card. With the GSC-TV crew in Monticello, UAM is moving the student section to the visitor’s side grandstands so the students will be exposed to main television cameras. In addition, prizes will be given out at random every quarter.
Winchester Receives $1,000 for Helping Hand
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Donald Hackett of Entergy presents a check for $1000 to Mayor Merle Jackson of Winchester to help purchase a truckload of food from the Food Bank of Arkansas for Winchester’s Helping Hands food pantry. Each truckload costs $7200.
Those in attendance were (L to R): Committee members David Haynes, Glen Jackson, Dorothy Haynes, Dora Lee And Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin, Mayor Merle Jackson and Entergy spokesperson Donald Hackett
Judge Issues Burn Ban for Drew County
September 2nd, 2010 by Judge Damon Lampkin
Due to the dry conditions of Drew County, Drew County Judge Damon Lampkin has issued a Burn Ban for the county..
No outside burning will be permitted until sufficient moisture makes it safe to do so.
Fair Pageant Registration Deadline is Saturday
September 2nd, 2010 by SubmittedCounty fair pageants will be held the week before the fair this year, and most rehearsals will be Saturday, Sept. 11th. Talent Show rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 7th. Miss and Ms. rehearsals will be Sunday, Sept. 12th.
ALL rehearsals are mandatory.
Please get your entries in as soon as possible so you are not left out. If you have any questions, contact Brenda Reed 367-6031 (work) or 723-6740 (cell).
Good Luck to everyone.
All New – 2010 Monticello Billie T-shirts Available Now
September 2nd, 2010 by Monticello Schools
Girl Scout Registration, Thursday
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
All girls interested in becoming Girl Scouts need to attend registration on Sept. 2, 2010 at the United Methodist Church on South Main St. at 6:00pm.
Any adult interested in becoming a leader needs to attend also.
If you have any questions, call Linda Beam, Monticello Ridge Service Unit Leader at 870-367-7805.
Happy 18th Birthday Randie
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Happy Birthday Randie
We Love You,
Heather and Amanda, Granny and Papaw, Margie, Paul, Brian, Jessy, Benji, Wendy, and Angel
Sushi Friday Is Here At The Coffee Bean
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
The Coffee Bean will be serving sushi beginning this Friday 09/03/10. You must place your order now through Thursday. They will make it fresh and have it ready for you to dine in or carry out on Friday.
P
lace your order by calling 460-0023, message them on facebook www.facebook.com/coffeebeanespresso, or e-mail us at coffeebeanespresso@gmail.com. The menu has been added to our photos on facebook.
Gospel Night at the County Fair, Monday, September 20
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Gospel Music Night at the Drew County Fair will be Monday night, September 20th, starting at 7PM
Those who are interested in participating the gospel night this year please call Mary Simpson 870-367-9209 or 723-3052. Line-up will be in the order of the sign in calls.
Call in and sign up to take part, or plan to come out and enjoy, this is always a worshipful event.
Wilmar All School Reunion Planned September 3
September 2nd, 2010 by Submitted
Local Man Accepts 25 Year Plea for Rape of Child
September 1st, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Thomas Allen Adams, age 31, Tuesday, accepted a ”no contest” plea for the January 25 rape of a Wilmar area child.
Hospital Board Report – Profit, Drug & Energy Savings, New Surgeon & Equipment
September 1st, 2010 by DMHThe Drew Memorial Hospital Board recently met, and covered these topics, among others: Read the rest of this entry »
UAM Baseball Coach Moving to UAPB
September 1st, 2010 by Joe Burgess
According to a press release from UAPB, the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Carlos James to the position of head baseball coach.
James has been UAM’s baseball coach for two seasons.
James is a Pine Bluff native..
County Judge’s Report – September 1, 2010
September 1st, 2010 by Judge Damon LampkinAugust has slipped away and September has finally come. Monday I issued a Burn Ban in Drew County on the recommendation of the Arkansas Forestry Commission. We have now joined 50+ other counties in the state. Some areas have received some rain, but most others have not. We will lift it when conditions improve.
Please be aware too that Monday, September 6, is Labor Day and the courthouse and road department will be closed. All garbage pickup will be delayed a day next week. That means the Monday schedule will be picked up on Tuesday, the Tuesday schedule will be picked up Wednesday, Wednesday route will be run on Thursday and Thursday route on Friday. The special 1st Saturday pickup will be run this Friday, September 3.
Please be aware too that Barkada Road 6/10s of a mile east of I-530 will be closed Friday, September 3, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a pipe replacement. Read the rest of this entry »
Guesthouse News
September 1st, 2010 by Clara CaterSandra Morgan and children came to see Edna Crook, Wednesday night. Bennie and Carolyn Adams came to see her, Saturday night. Kristy and Cash came to see her, Sunday.
Jessica and husband and their baby came to see, Betty Pirtle, they brought her a birthday cake to share with the Residents.
Mary Clampit came to see Marscille Williams this week and her son and grandson from Memphis came to see her, Sunday.Robert Wells came to see Ruby Wells.
Woodie and Barbara came to see Ray King, Saturday and took him out for awhile.
Patty Moffat, Paula Furlough, Mary Jane, Mia Vaugh, Marilyn Cooper, Terri Wolfe and Beth Thurman came to see Henri Mason this week.
Kelton, Judy Harris, Susan, Mary Emily, Anna Bell and Pat came to see Louise Busby this week.
Jim and Carol Standly from La. and Larry and Monica Tippitt from Jonesboro came to see, Marian Bowden, Sunday.
Joey came to see Mildred White, Saturday.
David and Linda Lyon came to see Eula McKee.
Alvin Jordan and the VFW boys came to see Tom Rabb.
Joe Burgess brought Jerry Burgess a pizza this week.
Betty Kight went out to eat with Leigh this week. Leah came to see her Friday. Danny and Leah took her out to eat Saturday night.
Tommy and Dianne took Hazel Ferrell out three times to eat and she went out to their house Saturday. Sandra Ferrell came to see her one day this past week and Beverly Burchfield came to see her, Sunday.
Tommy Goodwin, and Murl Pennington came to see Mary Goodwin.
Elmo, Stella and Brenda came to see Nettie Judkins.
David cason took Carol cason out to lunch, Sunday.
Helicopter Crash has Ties to Monticello
September 1st, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Air Evac helicopter picking up car crash victim on HWY 278 East. last November. It was Drew County's first on-scene helicopter transfer.
With the news of Tuesday morning’s helicopter crash near Clinton, followed by the release of the company name, some Monticello emergency workers began to wonder if they knew the crash victims.
The medical transport company who owned the helicopter is AirEvac Lifestream, which has 9 flight bases scattered across Arkansas, and is Arkansas’ largest air ambulance service provider.
Air Evac medical helicopters and personel serve Drew County, and have been seen at events like the MADD Mock DWI presentations at both of our local schools, and also performed Drew County’s first “roadside pickup” of a crash victim last November. Air Evac also occasionally performs emergency transfers from Drew Memorial Hospital to Little Rock.
The team that lost their lives in Tuesday’s crash worked out of the Vilonia base, and the crews that generally serve Monticello are stationed at the Camden facility; but this tragedy still gives us a reason to stop and recognize the many emergency workers (such as police, firemen, ambulance staff, and others) who’s jobs many times put them in danger, while protecting and caring for others..
City Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Fire Station Set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
September 1st, 2010 by Joe BurgessA TOWN HALL MEETING HAS BEEN SET FOR SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2010, AT 7:00 p.m. AT THE SADIE JOHNSON COMMUNITY BUILDING, 182 NORTH LARKIN STREET, CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION AND PLACEMENT OF A NEW FIRE STATION.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend, and express their opinions about the need for a new fire station in Monticello, as well as their preferred possible location for it to be located. Read the rest of this entry »
Library To Close Monday For Labor Day
September 1st, 2010 by SubmittedThe Monticello Branch Library will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday September 7 at 9:00 as usual.
Please check out the Lewis and Clark display that compliments UAM’s current exhibit.
Pauline Baptist To Host Beth Moore Live Simulcast
September 1st, 2010 by Church Office
Calling All Drew Central Class of 2000 Graduates
September 1st, 2010 by SubmittedCalling all Drew Central Class of 2000 Graduates! Our ten year class reunion is fast approaching.
Please email Jessica at dcalumni2000@yahoo.com for information.
Library To Host A “Read-In” For Pre-Schoolers
September 1st, 2010 by SubmittedThe Monticello Branch Library will host a “Read-In” for all pre-school children at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10. It will be held at the site of the future new libary: Jefferson and North Main.
We will sit on the grass, read stories, distribute balloons and enjoy refreshment. We hope to have many children, parents and teachers. It the weather is inclement, we will choose another day. Mark your calendars and come to our party!
Preparation Tips for the Drew County Fair
September 1st, 2010 by SubmittedThe theme of the 2010 Drew County Fair is “On the Road to Recovery”. The tradition of the fair will continue in Drew County during the week of September 20. PLEASE read the rules for exhibitors in your fair tabloid. Fair tabloids have been mailed to all county residents. Only residents of Drew County may enter into the Drew County Fair.
On Monday, September 20, all home economics division exhibits will be entered between 1 and 6 p.m. Exhibitors must allot themselves enough time to complete all their entering by 6 p.m. On Tuesday, September 21, the exhibit building is closed for judging; it opens at 5 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
Southeast Arkansas TEA Party Monthly Meeting
September 1st, 2010 by SubmittedThe regular monthly meeting of the Southeast Arkansas TEA Party will be Monday, September 13 at 6:30 P.M. in the courtroom of the old Monticello Post Office on West Gaines St. Everyone, members and non-members, is invited to attend. Please join us.
Happy Late Birthday, Brodey
September 1st, 2010 by Submitted
Brodey Barnett celebrated his 12th Birthday, August 26th.
Happy Late Birthday, Brodey.
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