Since July 4th falls on Friday this year, that Friday’s trash routes will be run on Thursday, July 3rd.
The monthly Bulk Pick-up will be held on July 12th.
Florence Road from Jose Chapel East will be closed for bridge replacement from now thru Thursday, July 3rd.      Â
Members of the 1st Battalion of the 185th Aviation provided the aviation assets during annual training at Swindle Airfield in Walnut Ridge, Ark. “The most important take away from the practice missions is making lessons learned on things that would have been better if you’d had the resources and assets that you needed,” said 1st Lt. Melissa Shipman, Blackhawk pilot for the 185th.Â
(Photo by 2nd Lt. Theresa L. Walker, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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Tonight’s edition of One Monticello Life takes a look at a husband and wife, that between them, spent a total of 63 years working at Burlington.
Tom and Marsha Henry will celebrate their 47th anniversary later this year, are active members of Northside Baptist Church, and have raised 3 sons.
Sgt. Shaun Taurone, from Dover, Ark., explains his training experience within the tactical operations center for flight operations with the 77th Aviation Brigade’s 1st Battalion of the 114th Security and Support. Communication is their first priority and identifying the equipment needed is part of this annual training.Â
(Photo by 2nd Lt. Theresa L. Walker, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Two other photos of fallen trees from Wednesday nights storm include the splintered one above from East Shelton, and the one shown below that fell onto the back of the Drew County Abstract & Title company, near the railroad tracks on Main Street.
A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division provides instruction during a vehicle search class in the Radwaniya community of Baghdad. “They are a very proud people, and they want very much to protect their community,” said 2nd Lt. Vincent Barber.
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
Hannah Kling of the 9-10 Monticello Blue Thunder Team.
The Blue Thunder are still in the tournament, after dropping their first game on Thurs, but winning 2 games on Friday.Â
The team is oached by Tim Chase and Craig McRae.
Photo taken by Caroly of A Noble Photo.
The Monticello Red Hots (age 7-8) All Stars won their first game Thursday against the Magnolia Magic, by a score of 11-0.Â
They won Friday, as well, and play Saturday at 2 p.m.Â
These two pics are of Jay Lauren Pace (batting) and Chaney Scott.
 The Xtreme All Stars (age 9-10) won their game as well.
Spc. Jason Stevenson (foreground), 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, serves as the demonstrator during personnel search training at a school in the Radwaniya
community of Baghdad. “Our guys are very professional. . . great [enlisted leaders], and we’re basically trying to teach them skills we’ve learned in our careers,” said 2nd Lt. Vincent Barber. “The more we train the Iraqis the more effective they become, and the less hands on we have to be with them. We want them to take over the security of their community.”
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
During a vehicle search demonstration, a ‘Sons of Iraq’ student in Radwaniya opens the hood to begin the search. The SOI training was being conducted by 1st battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. “I want to protect my family and keep it safe from
the outside terrorist,” claims one middle-aged Iraqi man attending the course.
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, shows his ‘Sons of Iraq’ students how to detain an individual during a personnel search. “They know the area, and the people in it. And when strangers come up to a checkpoint, they are very critical of them as to why they are in the area,” said Col. Kendall Penn, commander of the 39th. “It’s their community, their home. If the [Son's of Iraq] are successful you can rest assured that the Coalition is going to be
more successful”
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
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Emily Grubbs-butterfly
Austin Hopper-butterfly
Photos courtesy of Carolny at A Noble Photo.
Staff Sgt. Justin Fisher, of Hatfield, Arkansas, speaks with his interpreter while training the ‘Sons of Iraq’ on vehicle searches. Fisher is a member of 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
Willie’s Detail shop.
Caved in section of HWY 278 East at Shaw Lane.
SUV parked in yard on 35 East, near 278 intersection.
Jenkins Store and car wash.
East of Jenkins Store.
House on 35 East, near 278 intersection.
Following the heavy rains, parts of Monticello are flooded.
HWY 278 East is nearing the point of needing to be closed..
E. McCloy and N. Hyatt have opened up.
Merrydale St. And surrounding area are also underwater.
Check back for more info and PHOTOS.
A severe thunderstorm rolled across Monticello just after 7 p.m., with nickle-size hail in many areas, with some locations reporting quarter size ice chunks..
Streets are partially under water at S. Main + College, and E. McCloy Streets.
Power lines are down on 278 East near Jenkins.
Members of the ‘Sons of Iraq’ participate in hands on training in Makasib with the 39th’s 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment. The Soldiers are working to train the SOI to more effectively secure their own communities. “It’s a win-win situation as they have a sense of pride for what they are doing, and they’re able to provide us with valuable information that allows us to be that much more effective in our mission here,” said Col. Kendall Penn, commander of the 39th.”Â
(Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
Staff Sgt. Justin Fisher, of Hatfield, Arkansas, provides ‘weapons posture’ training to members of the Sons of Iraq. Fisher is a member of 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. “Bottom line, we want the Iraqi citizens to own security of their country, and we’re doing our part to ensure they have that opportunity,” said Col. Kendall Penn, commander of the 39th. (Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
Please join us for Session IV of the Drew H.E.A.L.T.H. Coalition Health Leadership Academy,Monday, from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
The sessin will be held at the MidSOUTH Training Academy 109 Westgate Drive Monticello, AR 71655
Program Agenda
9:00-11:30Â Understanding the Role of Health Disparities in Cardiovascular and Tobacco Education
11:30-1:00Â Â Luncheon / AmeriCorps Community Health Advisors
1:00-3:30Â Â Program Evaluation:Â Its More than Just Counting Noses!
Contact Misty Paschall at 870-723-5240 to register.
Staff Sgt. Justin Fisher, of Hatfield, Arkansas, provides ‘weapons posture’ training to members of the Sons of Iraq. “It’s kind of like a friendship,” said Fisher, who was leading the instruction on weapons posture on this day. “It’s a very positive working relationship, and we have a mutual respect for one another. The important thing is that they are willing to learn, because they want to help their community.” Fisher is a member of 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team. (Photo by Maj. Craig Heathscott, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome training will provide the participant with an opportunity to understand the physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. The trainer will discuss the occurrence of this disorder in both the state and the nation, review both the individual and societal effects with possible lifelong implications, and prevention/intervention efforts.This training is recommended anyone working with or living with children and families affected by this disorder; for individuals working with in health care settings; for individuals working with students, families or in areas of community or social welfare; or working in the field of substance abuse prevention or intervention.
The training will be held June 26, from 9 am until 4 pm.
You can register for this training by contacting Cheryl Scott at 870-367-0178.
The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Facility board met last week with approximately 20 local officials and guests in attendance.
Vince Hotho, with Garver engineers, told the group they have all been awarded a $154,000 general improvement fund grant from the state of Arkansas.  The amount of the grant is derived from the amount submitted for water and sewerage improvements in preparation for the first occupant at the facility.
The current Hooten’s Arkansas Football, available at Wal-Mart, has a 2 page feature on the Monticello Billies, complete with the photo above, and an in depth preview of the upcoming season.
Hospice Home Care is shown here, taking part in Friday’s Relay for Life event.
The Effie E. Brooks Civic Club was also well represented.
Bill Wisener, of Simmons First, is shown visiting with Rob Leonard, of Pauline Baptist Church’s Campus Ministries.
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