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March 31st, 2008 by Joe BurgessUse the comment section below this article to make suggestions to MonticelloLive.com about possible stories, interviews, One Monticello Life nominations, or possible categories, like wedding engagements or obituaries.
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Monticello Music Club to Meet Tuesday, 7 PM
March 31st, 2008 by Joe BurgessThe Monticello Music Club will be meeting at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday night.
The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary.
One Monticello Life: Sgt. Larry Smith
March 30th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Sgt. Larry Smith, Sr.
Criminal Investigator
Monticello Police Department
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I have known Larry Smith for several years, but never really spent much time around him, until my wife’s truck was broken into a couple of years ago, and he worked the case.
When I started covering the Police Dept. for MonticelloLive, I began to consider Larry to be a good friend. I, like so many others was shocked to here about Larry’s battle with cancer. There are a couple of links below that will take you to the story about the wristbands that local police officers are selling, information about the cook-out to help cover Larry’s medical expenses on April 11 & 12, and photos from Larry’s recent plane ride over Lake Monticello.Â
But first, here is this week’s One Monticello Life edition, written by Larry’s longtime, family friend, Trish Harvey.
“Grace” in Concert-Immanuel Baptist-Sunday Night
March 30th, 2008 by Church OfficeEveryone is invited to a 5th Sunday Music Program, at Immanuel Baptist Church.
The concert will be held Sunday, March 30th at 6:00 p.m., featuring the gospel group, “GRACEâ€.
Immanuel Baptist Church is located at 939 Barkada Road, here in Monticello.
Flag of the Week: SEARK, Patton Street
March 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Long-time Business on HWY 425 North Being Torn Down-Hampton Inn Coming to Monticello
March 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Although the storage sheds on HWY 425 North may not have been the first mini-warehouses in Monticello, their convenient location probably made them the most noticed.
The rental based storage operation had belonged to Don Pace, and has recently been the location of the “Future Home of Hampton Inn” sign that was posted above the site.
Although many of the compartments may have not been in “original condition”, at one time, they were important “super-sized closets” to many college students, who just couldn’t leave all of the things at home when they (we) moved to Monticello and enrolled at UAM.
Unconfirmed sources have implied that the Hampton Inn will be under the ownership and/or management of the same family that operates Days Inn, also located on HWY 425 North.
1 AM Mobile Home Fire on Tara Lane (Florence Road Area)
March 29th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Around 1 a.m., Saturday, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to a mobile home fire at 128 Tara Lane, in the Florence Road area.
Southeast AR Horse Show Association Show-Saturday-In Warren
March 28th, 2008 by Joe BurgessThere are a lot of kids from Monticello that participate in the Monticello Riding Club and Southeast AR Horse Show Association.
The Southeast shows start this Saturday, March 29. The first will be held in Bradley County.
The Monticello Riding Club will kick off “Play Days” on April the 22nd. The play days are held each Tuesday night at the Monticello Fair Grounds.
The website for the Southeast Association has a link to the Monticello Riding Club page.
Each of these sites will provide more details and information as well as updates on points as the season progresses.
Log Truck Impounded After Near-Miss with School Bus
March 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Wreck at 5 Mile Hill Friday Morning
March 28th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
The intersection shown here, at Old HWY 13 and HWY 425 North was the scene of a single vehicle accident around 7:30, this morning.
The driver of the vehicle was from Louisiana, and was traveling towards HWY 425, and missed the stop sign, hit the embankment, and traveled into the highway.
SEEMS transported the driver to Drew Memorial Hospital, and Lock and Keys towed the vehicle.
Young at Heart Dance-First Presbyterian Church-Saturday, 7 PM-Savin’ Dixon
March 28th, 2008 by Church Office
There will be a Young at Heart Dance, Saturday, March 29th, at 7:00pm, at the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church, here in Monticello.
There will be FREE Admission
Wear your dancing shoes and bring your friends to hear Savin’ Dixon.
Savin’ Dixon is known for playing a variety of music, so come on out and enjoy.
Have you ever caught yourself singing to the radio or dancing in the house when no one else is watching? Do you enjoy being with friends and listening to good music? Would you like to be able to dust off your dancing shoes and have a good time? Well, March 29th is the night for you! Bring your friends and join in the fun.
Contact 870-367-6883
IRS Will Hold Workshop In Pine Bluff Tomorrow to Help Working Families, Seniors, and Veterans Receive Economic Stimulus Payments
March 28th, 2008 by Senator Blanche LincolnMonticello School District Board Meeting Tonight
March 27th, 2008 by Joe BurgessThe Monticello School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting tonight.
The meeting had been rescheduled from last week’s normal meeting time, due to spring break.
ML Feature Story—-Sgt. Larry Smith’s Plane Ride Over Lake Monticello
March 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Sgt. Larry Smith, a detective with the Monticello Police Department, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Larry had recently told another employee of the police department that one thing he’d really love to do, would be to fly over Lake Monticello, and of course, go fishing.
Several of his friends knew of someone who had a plane that he used for business trips.
By now, you can see where this story is leading.Â
Wednesday morning, Larry’s wish came true, when Ward Rabb took him for an aerial view of Lake Monticello and the surrounding area.
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The photos above show Larry in the plane, waiting for take-off, taking off, and landing. Larry’s expression shows how much he enjoyed the ride. When asked how everything looked, Larry simply said, “Small.”
Shown here are Drew County deputy, Larry Smith, Jr., Monticello Police Dept. members, Jerald Clark, Larry Smith, Eddy Deaton, and Trish Harvey. Also shown are Ward Rabb, and Chief Robert Rosegrant. Not shown are Game & Fish officer John Paul Greer, MPD’s Ginger Norris, and Shelly Rabb.
Special thanks to Ward and Shelly Rabb for making this possible.
Oh, yeah, I forgot something.
Larry is shown here crappie-fishing in Gail Hyatt’s pond, later on in the day.
Although these fish were caught in Alaska, last year, I put them in because Larry said if he didn’t catch many, to find a good picture.Â
Well, that’s Larry for you.
Monticello Police Dept. Selling Wristbands Honoring Sgt. Larry Smith
March 26th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Sgt. Larry Smith, a detective with the Monticello Police Department, has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The employeeʼs of the police department are selling armbands to help with medical expenses and to remind the wearer to pray for his recovery.
The cost of an armband is $10.00. If you would like to show your support for Sgt. Smith by purchasing an armband, you may call the following numbers:
Patricia Harvey 723-4925
John Carter 460-5446
Steven Stain 723-6231
Eddy Deaton 723-3232
Joe Burgess 367-0000
Thank you from Larry and all his friends for your prayers and support.
Drew Memorial Hospital Administrator Resigns-Interim to be Appointed Today
March 26th, 2008 by Joe BurgessRichard Goddard, Drew Memorial Hospital’s administrator, resigned Monday during a special called hospital board meeting, which was announced as being held for “personel issues”.
Goddard would have held that position for 6 years this June.
His resignation was effective as of 4Â p.m., Monday.
The hospital board will appoint an interim administrator during today’s regular monthly meeting, which begins around 11:30 with reports.
Monday’s meeting began in a public forum, and then went into executive session, which is normal procedure for most personel matters.
When the board returned out of executive session, a motion was made to accept Mr. Goddard”s resignation. The motion passed unamously.
Someone present described the meeting as “very professional and courteous”.
MonticelloLive will post a report of today’s meeting. As soon as possible, with any recent developments..
Shannon Clark, Drew Memorial’s Cheif Financial Officer told MonticelloLive, “Mr. Goddard was very much loved and respected. We will very much miss him.”
Sheriff’s Dept. Receives New Equipment
March 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Drew County Chief Deputy, Robin Hood, is shown here holding one of the five new bullet-proof vests that the Sheriff’s Dept. received Friday, as part of a Federal Grant supporting law enforcement. The vests are “level 3-A” which is the top level of protection for officers.
Shown below, one of two new Samsung 10 mega-pixel digital cameras, that were also a part of the grant, that will be used in crime scene investigation, and documentation.
Stolen SUV Recovered-Monticello Man Arrested
March 24th, 2008 by Joe BurgessAfter the close of business Friday, a Pontiac Aztec SUV was stolen from Triple A Auto Sales.
The vehicle was recovered Saturday night, showing a quick response by the Monticello Police Dept.
Sanders Bealer, of Monticello, was arrested for the theft, and taken to the County Detention Facility.
Monticello Speedway Race Results for 3/22/2008
March 24th, 2008 by News Release
Bennie Ryburn # 7 of the Cruiser class finished 1st place Saturday March 22.Â
Cruiser – Feature
1 7 BENNIE RYBURN MONTICELLO, AR
2 549 MIKE ZIEMAN MONTICELLO, AR
3 0 0DOUG DAVIS MONTICELLO, AR
4 29 STEVE JONES MONTICELLO, AR
5 7K SHANE ENDSLEY MONTICELLO, AR
Cruiser – Heat 1
1 33 JEFF JESTER WARREN, ar
Cruiser – Heat 2
15 DONNIE SUMMERFORD HERMITAGE, AR
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Lone Sailors Stand Watch
March 24th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
This is a photo of Aaron Cheramie of Monticello, he is the son of George & Teresa Cheramie of Monticello and husband of Morgan Cheramie. He is the one standing to the left & the man to the right is Louis Diaz of Los Angelas. Their ranks are E-4 in the United States Navy. The ship is an Air Craft Carrier called the U.S. Abraham Lincoln and they are on tour (out to sea) for six months. The men are manning the rails of the ship as it departs from Everett Washington to patrol the waterways of our country. God Bless our Military and keep them safe.Â
Details of the Intermodal Facilty-Project Description
March 24th, 2008 by Joe BurgessWolf Creek Camp Meeting-Men’s Retreat
March 24th, 2008 by Church OfficeThe Wolf Creek Camp Meeting, formerly know as Men’s Retreat will be held Friday and Saturday.
Friday night supper is deer chili, and begins at 6 p.m., and the schedule includes “gospel karaoke”.
There will be a program of guest speakers all day Saturday, lunch will be served at 11:30, and B-B-Q chicken dinners will be for supper at 5:30.
Guest speakers will include Mike Hall.
For more information, call Steve Fleming at 870-538-8367.
Flag of the Week, Courthouse Stairway
March 22nd, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Wilmar Area Churches Will Unite for Sunrise Services-Easter Sunday-6:30 A.M
March 22nd, 2008 by Church OfficeWilmar Area Churches will unite for Sunrise Services on Sunday morning at 6:30. The joint service will be held this year at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church on Hwy. 35W. The congregations of the following churches gather for this annual celebration each year.
Andrews Chapel Methodist — Green Hill Comunity Baptist — Mount Pleasant Methodist — Oak Grove Free Will Baptist — Rock Springs Methodist — Wilmar Baptist — Wilmar Methodist
Everyone is invited to attend.
Apply For $1,000 For College-Drew County Conservation District
March 22nd, 2008 by Joe Burgess$1,000 From Drew County Conservation District
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NO ESSAY TO WRITE
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For resident of Drew County who attends a Drew County school and has the intention of enrolling in any fully accredited college or university in the state of Arkansas.
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Applications are at the counselor’s office, library, and the conservation district office, 419 West Gaines, Suite 3. Call 367-8400 ext. 3
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Deadline for application is April 1, 2008
Wednesday Through Saturday Nights, “Student Refuel” at Second Baptist
March 22nd, 2008 by Church OfficeAll 7th to 12th grade students are invited to ”REFUEL”, next Wednesday, March 26 to Saturday, March 29, at the Second Baptist Church Student Ministry Building,Â
Four Days, Four Services
6:00-7:00 P.M. Each Night
Speaker: Chip Anthony
Exciting Worship, Excellent Music, and Free Food
Afternoon Fire on North Main
March 21st, 2008 by Joe Burgess
A North Main Street resident was attempting to burn down an old shed around 3:30 this afternoon.
His plans were to burn one end of the shed at a time, but the wind caught the fire, and the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to make sure the fire stayed in control.
There were no injuries, and there was no more damage done, that was originally hoped for.
Community Wide Easter Service, Sunday Night, Oak Grove Assembly of God-6 PM
March 21st, 2008 by Church OfficeOUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIDE EASTER SERVICE WILL BE HELD THIS SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, AT OAK GROVE ASSEMBLY OFGOD. SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M.
PLEASE MAKE YOU PLANS TO BE THERE WITH US FOR A GREAT TIME OF MUSIC, WORSHIP, AND FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER!
Midway Route Driver Charged with DWI
March 21st, 2008 by Joe Burgess
Michael Woolard, the driver of the vehicle shown above, was arrested for DWI I, after the wreck.
Wilmar Baptist to Present “The Night Before Easter”-March 23-Easter Sunday at 11 AM
March 21st, 2008 by Church OfficeThe Wilmar Baptist Church Choir will present a program of Easter Music on this Sunday morning. at 11:00 A. M.Â
The program is entitled “THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER”, and is under the direction of Teresa Brewster.Â
Special effects and costumes will be used during this presentation to give visual meaning to the Easter story.Â
Pastor Wally Ferguson and the congregation invites everyone to attend.
Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s Annual Easter Homecoming-Sunday, March 23
March 21st, 2008 by Church OfficeRose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church will hold their annual Easter Homecoming on Sunday, March 23.
It begins with Sunday school at 10:00, worship at 11:00, a potluck at noon and an Easter egg hunt following the meal.
Friends of the church, former members and the community are invited to come.
The church is located at 2133 Highway 83 North at Rose Hill Cut Off Road. For more information please call Denise at 367-9593.
Monticello’s Jackie Sharp Receives Purple Heart
March 20th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
PVT Jackie Lee Sharp, of Monticello, received the “Purple Heart” medal for service to his country, on March 18, by a Two Star General.
Jackie is the son of Debbie Sharp and the late Donald Sharp.
He is serving in Afghanistan with company BCO 70th EN BN 1st Battalion Bagram Airfield, and received injuries when his tank was destroyed. He is currently hospitalized in Germany.
Immanuel Baptist to Host Easter Egg Hunt-Saturday, March 22
March 20th, 2008 by Church OfficeImmanuel Baptist Church, located at 939 Barkada Road, will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1-12 on this Saturday at 11:00 AM.
The egg hunt will be followed by a hamburger cook-out at the church’s pavillion. Everyone is welcome! In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
KHBM Radio Prize Winner Tommy Gray’s Photos From the Activa Blimp
March 20th, 2008 by Joe Burgess
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