March 15th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
On Saturday, March 27th, the City of Monticello will come together to clean up our city, described as “1 Great Monticello Cleanup Day”.
All churches, businesses, organizations and volunteers are encouraged to come out and help with this cleanup. Please contact the mayor’s office at 367-4400 so that they can assign locations. If you have a preference in location that you would like to clean up, please let them know.
Beginning Monday, March 22nd, city residents can begin putting out appliances, tree limbs, and any large items at their regular trash pickup location, please call the mayor’s office and give a location to arrange for a trailer to pick up the large items. During the week of March 22nd through March 27th, citizens may elect to take their own trash or large items to the city or county land fill at no charge.
Trash bags will be available at the mini-park on South Main Street next to the Drew County Courthouse starting at 6:30 a.m. on March 27, if needed. Also, trash bags will be available at City Hall beginning March 22nd thru March 26th.
Hot dogs and refreshments will be served for volunteers from 11 a.m. until 1p.m. at the mini-park on March 27th.
Mayor Joe Rogers and the City of Monticello thank you for your dedication and volunteering your time to clean up our community.
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March 15th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
These Canadien geese showed up at Jim Hall’s poultry area and visited their chickens and domesticated baby geese. They were back the next day, foraging in their back yard.
Next door are several catfish ponds. The family is hoping they have decided to stay and nest here this year.
The gander is the one with his head up, on guard.
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March 15th, 2010 by Monticello Schools
The afterschool program will remain open throughout the month of March.
Congratulations to the Quizbowl team for their fifth place finish at the District Quizbowl Tournament. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 15th, 2010 by Drew Central Schools
DCHS COMMUNITY SERVICE
Monday, 15 March is Arbor Day, so Let’s Get Growing, the DCHS community service program will be running today and every day this week. 3:30 – 5.00pm each day. Meet Ms Kiraly at the Rose Garden after school.
TOT MEETING – Monday
There will be a TOT meeting today (Monday) at 12:30 in Mrs. Vincent’s room. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
MMS gymnasts won the Jr District gym meet last week in Camden.
In addition to the team win, team member Laura Swain scored high point overall and was named as the Junior District Champion.
Chelsea was ranked third in point overall.
Members of the team are: Ashley Temple, Keeli Leonard, Elizabeth Echols, Summer Chase, Chelsea Burton, Laura Swain, Jamie Fleming, My’Shellie Thompson, Anna St. John, Coach Amanda Terry, and Abby Phillips
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March 15th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
According to KHBM radio, Akin Industries Upholstery side of production will be closed today.
The case goods side of the business will be in operation.
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March 15th, 2010 by Drew Central Schools
The Drew Central PTO recently held a celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
There were games, face painting, story time and cupcakes.
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March 15th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
The photo is from October, when Charlie caught a 2.5 foot alligator on E. McCloy Street.
Love ya, Becky and C.J.
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March 15th, 2010 by AGF
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a Boating Education Course from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm on Monday and Tuesday, March 15 & 16, at the AGFC Regional Office located at 771 Jordan Lane in Monticello.
By Arkansas law, all persons horn on or after January 1, 1986, and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must have successfully completed an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Course and carry proof of completion while operating a motorboat on Arkansas water.
There is no fee for the course. Students under the age of 18 should have a parent or guardian accompany them to sign a permission form. Parents are not required to stay for the class, although they are welcome. Interested students must pre-register no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, March 12, by contacting Laura Rogers, Regional Education Coordinator, at 870-8186378.
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March 15th, 2010 by Church Office
Pastor Nathaniel Jones was recently honored as one of the recipients of the “Mike Huckabee Award” at the First Trinity Church of God in Christ in Pine Bluff during their first annual Mike Huckabee Awards banquet. Several community leaders including pastors, television personalities, doctors, and educators were recognized for their outstanding service to their communities.
Pastor Jones was recognized for establishing churches in the southeast Arkansas communities, which includes Revival Center Church of God in Christ of Monticello and There Is Hope Church of God in Christ of Pine Bluff.
At the age of 63, Pastor Jones continues to organize ministries. He is the present pastor of the Hope Institutional Mission Ministries of Lake Village and Pine Bluff. He has successfully implemented the five point Urban Initiative, Inc. of the presiding bishop of the COGIC Inc., into the local communities which includes education, economic development, crime prevention and reduction, and family financial literacy.
Pastor Jones also has his own television ministry. His ministry is being aired each Saturday morning from 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. and every Sunday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on WABG TV6, Greenville, MS.
He and his wife, Bettye, reside in Monticello and are the parents of Pastor Michael Jones and Elder Orlando Jones.
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
Persons wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one or friend who has suffered from cancer are reminded that luminarias may be purchased for the 15th Annual Relay for Life scheduled April 23rd & 24th.
A minimum donation of $10 per Luminaria is requested. Checks may be made payable to the American Cancer Society and mailed to Kay Crook, 1008 Binns Drive, Monticello AR 71655. Please note name of person, honor or memory and name and address if you want an acknowledgement card sent to the family.
If you have questions, Kay Crook may be contacted at 460-1580.
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March 15th, 2010 by Church Office
The Shday Grove Relay for Life Team are selling Tee Shirts to help raise money for Relay for life. The teal shirt is $15 and only available in adult sizes.
The bright yellow shirt is $15 and it is availiable in youth and adult sizes. We also have a camo shirt for $20 arailable in youth and adult.
Come by Comerical Bank and See Penny Sturgis or Diane Glennon to order your shirt!
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 15th, 2010 by UAM News
With its two wins over Illinois-Springfield on Sunday, the University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team is now on a school-record 14-game winning streak. Final scores on Sunday were 9-2 and 12-6 to pick up the four-game sweep over the Prairie Stars (0-6).
The Cotton Blossoms (21-4) tied the school record with its 9-2 win in the first game, highlighted by a five-run fifth inning and sophomore Kayla Jackson’s complete-game pitching performance. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 15th, 2010 by UAM News
The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team beat Christian Brothers 11-10 on Sunday to record its first Gulf Conference series sweep since the 2005 season.
The Boll Weevils (15-9, 3-0 GSC-West) beat the Bucs (4-17, 0-3 GSC-West) 4-3 and 9-7 on Saturday. The last GSC series sweep for UAM was the April 16-17 weekend with 12-9, 14-3 and 8-5 wins over Harding in Searcy. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 14th, 2010 by League
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March 14th, 2010 by Submitted
Seth,
Happy 21st Birthday!!!
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Joleah & Tad
P.S. Go Hogs!!!
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March 14th, 2010 by UAM News
Senior second baseman Emilie Hobbs became the University of Arkansas at Monticello softball program’s all-time stolen base leader on Saturday in 6-1 and 7-1 wins over Illinois-Springfield.
Hobbs picked up her 42nd career stolen base and 16th of this season in the fourth inning of the Blossom’s 6-1 win over the Stars (0-4). Hobbs already owns UAM’s single-season record after swiping 26-of-28 bases in the 2009. She went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI double in the first game and 1-for-3 with a two-RBI triple in the second game. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 14th, 2010 by UAM News
The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team began Gulf South Conference play on Saturday with a double-header sweep of Christian Brothers by final scores of 4-3 and 9-7.
The pair of wins over CBU (4-16, 0-2 GSC-West) matches the conference win total from 2009 and snaps UAM’s six-game losing streak. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13th, 2010 by Joe Burgess
Well, it’s that time of year again, the time of year when we have to try to figure out which way to set the clocks.
This is the week when most parts of the country will turn their clocks FORWARD. So if it’s 2 a.m., it becomes 3 a.m.
Rember that extra hour of sleep we gained last November?? It just go repo’d.
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
Monticello Intermediate School, Director Haley Greet
Southeast Arkansas Festival Chorus performed Saturday, March 6, at the Drew Central Earl Willis Auditorium. Participating schools were Crossett Middle School, Drew Central Middle School, Jimmy Brown Elementary in Star City, McGehee Elementary, Monticello Intermediate, Reed Elementary in Dumas, Rison Elementary, and Warren Elementary, with 88 students in all from grades 4-6.
Drew Central Middle School, Director Janine Eubanks
Students rehearsed throughout the day and enjoyed a performance by the UAM Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Kent Skinner. “The performance went very well and plans are being made to have the chorus again next year,” said Janine Eubanks.
- Reed Elementary School in Dumas, Director Terri Black
Selections directed by Haley Greer of MIS were “Little David, Play on Your Harp” (spiritual), “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Latin canon), “Skip to My Lou” and “Sandy Land” (partner song), “Shenandoah,” “Let Music Surround You” (a round), and “The Happy Wanderer.”
Crossett Middle School, Director Lucille Smith
”The performance went very well and plans are being made to have the chorus again next year,” said Janine Eubanks.
- McGehee Elementary School, Director Claudia Horton
- Rison Elementary School, Director Wilma Trout
Jimmy Brown Elementary School in Star City, Director Glynetta Burnett
Warren Elementary School, Director Melissa McBee
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March 13th, 2010 by Monticello Schools
For the previous two years the UAM Art Department has organized an Empty Bowl benefit. (The Empty Bowl program is a craft-based, grass roots effort to eradicate hunger. To find out more visit www.emptybowls.net Professor Scott Lykens praised, “everyone at UAM was extremely supportive from the students who made the bowls, to the faculty and administration who attended the event.” But Lykens added; “the purpose of the event is to promote community, in a larger, more inclusive capacity.”
Kim Wilson, who was hired as Art Specialist at Monticello Intermediate School last academic year, also wanted to host an Empty Bowl event at her school. She approached Lisa Brown, the EAST (Environmental and Special Technology) facilitator at MIS about hosting such a community event. “I knew there were students at our school who benefited from the ‘Back Pack’ program.” (Back Pack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. To find out more visit www.feedingamerica.org.“I thought that if we could host the event, featuring our students’ artwork, or bowls, then the money made could benefit our students in the Back Pack Program. It really gets down to our students helping each other; it just seemed like a perfect project.” Lisa Brown also liked the idea and the two began creating their list of the challenges to resolve in order to make the idea a reality. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
I have found a lost dog, a large German Sheppard, It was found by our family near the saw mill on Winchester Rd.
Anyone who may know it’s owner, please contact:
(870) 460-0128 or (870) 820-6688 and ask for Lois
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March 13th, 2010 by Monticello Schools
The MMS Blue Steel Archery Team is selling Boston Butts. The price is $25.
The butts are fully cooked and seasoned. Deadline for pre-ordering is March 19th, the Friday before Spring Break. Delivery date will be Saturday, April 3rd, the day before Easter. Pick up time will begin around 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. If you would like to pre-order, contact Sherry Knight, Archery Coach, by calling 367-4040. Please make check payable to MMS Blue Steel Archery Team. A receipt will then be given along with your pick up ticket.
Thank you for supporting our Blue Steel Archery Team which will be headed to Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky in May.
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 13th, 2010 by Drew Central Schools
CONGRATULATIONS !
Congratulations to our Lady Pirates Softball Team for their victory over Hermitage!
FITNESS & WELLNESS CLASSES
Any students interested in participating in fitness & weight management class after school needs to see Mrs. Fawcett. If transportation home is a problem, you could ride the tutoring bus. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13th, 2010 by Senator Jimmy Jeffress
The federal government has gone to court to try to prevent any more children with disabilities from being admitted to the Human Development Center at Conway.
The state Human Services Department and the governor responded quickly and vigorously in defense of the quality of treatment at the Conway HDC. A spokesman for the state attorney general’s office, which is defending the center, said expert witnesses will testify that conditions at Conway are legal and constitutional. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13th, 2010 by Governor Mike Beebe
Our servicemen and women deployed in war zones are often deeply affected emotionally and psychologically by their experiences. While these after effects are common, they are not always easily detected when military personnel return from overseas. Too often, when soldiers come home, they internalize their feelings about their combat experiences and avoid discussing them as they try to readjust to civilian and family life. Many avoid asking for help from anyone. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 13th, 2010 by UAM News
University of Arkansas at Monticello agriculture major Shelby Williams of Little Rock recently joined more than 100 Arkansas Farm Bureau County presidents, collegiate presidents, and Farm Bureau staff members for the 2010 Farm Bureau County Presidents’ Tour of Washington, D.C. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 12th, 2010 by Christopher Bunting
Andrew McKeown received a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for scoring a 22 on his ACT, during the Drew Central school board meeting, Thursday night.
The principals of Drew Central reported to the school board that they are preparing for upcoming Benchmark exams.
Drew Central High School will begin taking steps, in the upcoming school year, to aid in the transition to high school life. Steps include using a mentor program where older kids will help the younger kids.
ARMOMS will be at UAM on May 21-22 to offer free dental to any who need. Drew Central will be sending at least one bus to help move people around campus to and from the parking areas.
The Board approved the Sylvan contract, staff wellness policy, a bid for a handicapped/special needs bus, and an additional District Administration secretarial position for cross training in APSCN/Payroll.
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March 12th, 2010 by DMH
Drew Memorial Hospital’s Relay for Life Team recently kicked off a Basket Raffle to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. “There are eleven baskets being raffled,” stated Memorie Dickson, Director of Foundation and Business Development. “There is something for everyone. Basket themes include spa packages, jewelry, birthday party items, gifts for coffee lovers and cooks, and aromatherapy items. There is even a romantic getaway package to Hot Springs, including lodging, meals and a deluxe bath package at Buck Staff Bath House valued at $375.”
Baskets are on display at the hospital. Tickets are just 50 cents each, and are available from Stephanie Norris in the DMH Administration office, and from Memorie Dickson and Katrina Hammock.
The drawing for the baskets will be held on April 2nd in conjunction with a hamburger cookout. Tickets for the cookout are $5 each, and include a hamburger, baked beans, french fries, a drink and all the trimmings. Free deliveries will be made to companies that order 10 or more lunches.
To pre-order a hamburger plate, contact Memorie Dickson at 460-3560 or Stephanie Norris at 460-3539.
Members of Drew Memorial Hospital’s Relay for Life Team include, from left: Erica Jones, Stephanie Norris, Katrina Hammock, Barbara Barnes, Karen Donaldson and Rhonda Brown.
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March 12th, 2010 by Submitted
David Rodela completed the 26.2 mile Marathon in Little Rock, Sunday.
This was his first time to enter a marathon and his time was only 5 hours 11 minutes 55 seconds, not bad for a 50 year old! David said he is looking forward to next year for a better time.
Rodella and his wife, Marie, drove home they planned not only how to run next year, but how they could work on living more healthy.
David said, “even though I didn’t win, as I crossed that finish line I felt like I was a winner. It was truly a awesome undertaking. to sum it up it was a honor to run along side so many winners ~ all of them.”
Congratulations, David!!
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