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Monticello and Drew Central Schools Out, Thursday & Friday

October 31st, 2007 by Joe Burgess

Both the Monticello and Drew Central school districts will dismiss Thursday and Friday of this week, due to “AEA Days.”

“AEA Days” are scheduled statewide, to enable teachers to travel to centrally located sites, in order to work on in-service requirements, if needed. 

Most staff, however, remain in their individual districts to take part in “staff development”, locally.

Single Vehicle Wreck on Barkada Road Sends Driver to Hospital

October 29th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

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The pick up truck pictured above, was involved in a single vehicle accident, west of Monticello, on Barkada Road, a couple of miles from HWY 425.

The Arkansas State Police worked the accident, with several Drew County deputies, on the scene also.

The truck seemed to have traveling toward town, and lost control in a curve. 

A local ambulance transfered the driver to the hospital.

Billies to Have Community-Wide Pep Rally, Monday, Oct. 29

October 29th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

On Monday October 29, the MHS cheer and pom squad will host our first ever community pep rally. 

The pep rally will take place at the MHS gym, and will have fun, entertainment, games, and over 300 free t shirts will be given away.  We want to invite all Billie Fans to come support their 5-0 in conference Monticello Billies in their effort to become conference champs.

The pep assembly will start at 6:00 p.m, and immediatly following, there will be a powder puff game at Hyatt Field hosted by our MHS Student Council.

Former Monticello Resident to Lead L.R. Choir at Sr. Center, Wednesday

October 29th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

Former Monticello resident, Shirley Sims, will be back in Monticello, Wednesday, but she won’t be by herself.

Ms. Sims will be leading the Sr. Adult Choir from South Highland Baptist Church, as they sing at the Monticello Sr. Citizens Center, near City Park.

The choir’s program is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., according to center director, Barbara Abston.

One Monticello Life: Calvin Murphy

October 28th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

I’ve known Calvin Murphy for several years, and the more I’m around him, the more I learn.

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Calvin, and his wife Mrs. Carolyn, operate O&M Oil Co., on East Gaines street.

Mr. Calvin has always lived in Drew County, and was born in the “Sipio” community, south of Ladelle and Lacey.  At the time, the Ashley, Drew, & Northern Railroad had a stop in that area.  Calvin grew up and graduated from Monticello High School.

Calvin started out as a meat cutter at “Clay’s Grocery Store”, which was located on North Main St., across from where Union Bank is now.

Calvin served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed at Ft. Chaffee, AR, Ft. Sill, OK, and was sent to Germany, shortly after the Korean War.  After he was released from the Army, he joined the National Guard, and served there until he’d completed 39 years of service to his country.

Next month, Calvin & Carolyn Murphy will have been married to each other for 50 years.

They have 2 grown children.  Their son, Les lives in Star City, and runs O&M’s bulk plant there.  Les is married to Jacque, who teaches 1st grade.  Calvin’s daughter, Kim, lives in Springdale, and teaches 1st grade there.  Kim is married to Rob Tanksley, who works at the Tyson corporate office.

Calvin got into the oil business back in the 1950’s, when he went to work for his father-in-law, Mr. Hellums Owen.  Back then, the station was at the corner of S. Main, and Shelton streets, and the bulk plant was located right where O&M is now.  This was when all “service stations” were “full service” stations.

Mr. Calvin told me, “I believe a man should work 5 days.”  He added, “Saturday is mine, and Sunday belongs to the Lord.”

On Saturday’s, if the Razorbacks play a home game, Calvin is usually somewhere close.  If the Hogs are playing an away game, he’s probably at Monticello Speedway.

On Sunday, he’ll be at Northside Baptist Church.  Calvin is the senior deacon at Northside and sings in the choir. “Quietly,” he adds.  Northside has been the only church he’s been a member of.

Over the years he has served as Sunday School teacher and director, ”Training Union” teacher and director,  youth and building committees, and anywhere else that there was a need.

Calvin is also a member of Gideons, Int., which provides Bibles to schools, hospitals, and to our soldiers.

Mr. Calvin’s other passion, besides Mrs. Carolyn, is cars.  He has two “older” cars he’s working on restoring now. “Very slowly”, he comments.  One is a 1948 Lincoln Continental Mark I, and the other is a 1939 Cadillac LaSalle.

As you can tell by the photograph, Calvin Murphy loves his cars, and Mrs. Carolyn doesn’t like being in pictures.

Thanks, Calvin Murphy, for sharing your One Monticello Life. 

Two WWII Veterans Share Memories with Drew Central Students

October 28th, 2007 by News Release

When two young boys from Drew County took off for parts unknown during World War II, they had no idea that more than 70 years later they would be sitting before a group of seniors at Drew Central High School sharing the action, drama, and horrors of how a war unfolded before their eyes.

Senior English teacher, Karon Parrish sent out information requesting names of WWII veterans who could share their experiences with her students. The students had already been introduced to the literature of several Holocaust survivors but were unable to find very much information from the American soldier’s experience.  Elvin Bates and Robey Scott, two names that came up, were invited to speak. Read the rest of this entry »

Update on Drew County Drug Conviction

October 27th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

In Little Rock, Wednesday, the state Court of Appeals, upheld the conviction of the Drew County Circuit Court in the case of an Oakland, California man, Kendrick Darrough, who was arrested in January, 2005, and charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana, with intent to deliver.

Darrough was appealing his conviction, and 90 year prison sentence, because he felt there was not enough evidence.  The Appeals Court denied his appeal.

State drug enforcement agents found 3 containers of cocaine, and over 80 bags of marijuana in his vehicle.

Billies Beat Crosset, 23-13

October 26th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

The Monticello Sr. Billies defeated the Crossett Eagles, at Crossett’s Yarborough Field, Friday night, Oct. 26. by a final score of 23-13.

The Billies are now 8-1 over all, and 6-0 in conference play.

Join everyone at Hyatt Field next Friday night, as the Billies take on Pulaski Academy for the right to be called “Conference Champions”

Let’s Go Billies ! ! ! !  

MIS Field Day Six Photos

October 26th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

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Monticello Intermediate School recently held their annual Field Day.  Activities were organized for the classes to participate in on a rotation basis with parent volunteers and school personnel in charge of the various stations.

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A rubric was used to rate each class on their sportsmanship and the winning classes will be in possession of the grade-level trophy for the next year.

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Classes which won the sportsmanship award were 3rd grade: Mrs. Rene’ Teater’s class, 4th grade: Mrs. Elizabeth Nowlen’s class, and 5th grade: Mrs. Britnee Wright’s class. MIS would like to extend a special thanks to all parents and school staff who assisted with the field day activities.

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UAM MBSF to hold Wild West Roundup, Saturday, Oct. 27

October 26th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

The Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship students of UAM are sponsoring a “Wild West Roundup” on Saturday, October 27, from 5-7 pm at the Pauline Baptist Church dining room. 

The “Chuckwagon” menu is: Grilled Pork Butt, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cobbler/Ice Cream and Tea/Lemonade.  Cost is $10/plate. 

Entertainment will be by the MBSF Students, and all proceeds will benefit the MBSF.

Call Pauline Baptist Church at 367-3085 for tickets.

Dart League to Sign Up Monday Night, at Coffee Bean

October 26th, 2007 by News Release

Everyone’s invited to the upcoming Dart League sign up night, which will be held at The Coffee Bean, formerly Dad’s Place, Monday night at 7 p.m. 

The league will begin November 12th (Monday night) at 7 p.m. and will be held on each subsequent Monday night, working around the Holidays.

The sign up cost has been set at $20. 

The Coffee Bean welcomes you all and we look forward to having you and meeting each of you!

The Coffee Bean is also considering other potential activities such as live theater, kareokee, live musical talent, poetry reading, movie nights, and guitar hero tournaments.

Drew Central 5 & 6 Grade Program Photos

October 25th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

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Drew Central’s 5 and 6 graders performed “For Which It Stands” on Friday, October 19.

Students spoke and sang songs about our national treasures:  the American flag, the Declaration of Independence, the Gateway Arch, the Hoover Dam, the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and the Golden Gate Bridge.  

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They also spoke of our hometown treasures:  the Veteran’s Wall, Rough and Ready Hill, the museum, and our very own Red Brick Building. 

Celebrate them and keep their meanings alive and well!!

It’s to you and me FOR WHICH IT STANDS!!

Drew Central Elementary Awards Assembly & Showtimes for Friday

October 25th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

Drew Central Elementary Awards Assembly and Showtimes will be Friday, October 26 in the Earl Willis Auditorium.  The starting times are as follows:
Grades 5–6                   11:50 – 12:35
Grades 3–4                   12:40 – 1:30
Grades K, 1, & 2           1:35 – 2:30

Wednesday Car Wreck Sends 2 to Hospital

October 24th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

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 The car pictured above was involved in single vehicle wreck in the “dead man’s curve” area of highway 278 east of Monticello, Wednesday afternoon, just after noon.

Local ambulance transfered 2 patients to the hospital. 

The vehicle appears to have been traveling toward Monticello, and came to a stop on the north side of the highway.

Names were not available at the scene.

School Lunch Menus now Available Over the Phone at 367-7777

October 24th, 2007 by Joe Burgess

Monticello & Drew Central Schools lunch menus are now available over the phone, day or night, by calling 367-7777.

367-7777 is the phone number for MonticelloLive Info Line.

After the time and temperature, dial 3 for Monticello lunch menus, or 4 for Drew Central menus.

Other information on the MonticelloLive Info Line,

Ext.  2.    Repeat the time & temperature.

Ext.  5.    Stephenson-Dearman funeral schedules.

Ext.  6.    Concert Hotline-Concerts & Events.

Ext.  9.    Scripture of the Day.

Give us a call.  MonticelloLive Info Line.

367-7777.

Give it a call, you’ve already got the number memorized.

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