January 31st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Monticello’s second power pole was broken into two pieces by a vehicle this week, when a Chevy Uplander left the highway on HWY 278 East, near Carpenter Road, hitting a mailbox, becoming airborn while crossing a driveway, striking the power pole, and then landing on top of the bottom section of the pole, around 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Electricity to the area east of the wreck was off for a couple of hours, whle Entergy replaced the pole
The man declined medical attention, at the scene.
There was a wrecker located conveniently nearby. It was Tommy Deshaizer’s mailbox that the Chevy ran over.
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January 31st, 2009 by Submitted
‘09 Schedule of Events (subject to improvements)
Regular Classes- Pro Modifieds, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Cruisers, Mini Stocks
Regular Events: Adults: $10.00 • Seniors (55 & over) plus military (w/ID): $8.00
Juniors: (6-14) $6.00 • Kids 5 & under: FREE!
Pit opens @ 4:30 pm / Grandstand opens @ 5:30 pm / Show starts @ 7 sharp
February 21- Play Day & Car Show
February 28- Play Day
March 6- Open Practice
March 7- Season Opener (All Regular Classes)
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January 31st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
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January 31st, 2009 by Drew Central Schools
Pee Wee Basketball Tournament
Girls and Boys Grades 2-4 and 5-6February 28, 2009
$40.00 per Team
1st Place Individual Trophies
Drew Central Multi Purpose Building
Contact Information
Gary Lucas 870-723-2467 (mobile)
870-367-5590 (home)
Deadline – February 21, 2009
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January 31st, 2009 by Sheilla Lampkin
This week’s column will be devoted to a dire situation for a historic landmark located in Drew County – the 1874 Selma Methodist Church. This unique, little structure stands in great peril and can only be “saved” by immediate action. Let’s begin by reflecting on the history of the beautiful building. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 30th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Yukiko Shepherd, of the Monticello District Court, shown here dancing with her daughter at a recent Kim’s Dance Factory recital, celebrated her 30th birthday, Friday.
Happy Birthday from the court staff.
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January 30th, 2009 by Submitted
Steel framed building with 35′ x 50′ bays, a total of 50,088 square feet under a standing seam metal roof system. A glass storefront has been installed to accommodate an interior office, or provide an attractive entry.
Decorative split-faced block has been utilized on the front and street sides of the building. Footing and foundations have been built; the floor remains to be poured thereby allowing the owner to establish specifications.
For more information contact the Monticello Economic Development Commission, P.O. Box 1890, Monticello, AR 71657 or see our web site at http://monticelloedc.org/
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January 30th, 2009 by Submitted
#1) Variety is the spice of life
#2) Appreciate your body
#3) Pamper your body
#4) Exercise
#5) You can’t judge a book by its cover
#6) Surround yourself with support
#7) Throw away the scale
#8) Mealtime equals family time
#9) Be a good role model
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January 30th, 2009 by Submitted
Left, Loryn Teater, right, Mary Kate Jones
Misty Morgan’s 7th grade students at Monticello Middle School celebrated Christmas through science.
Zoey Watson
Mrs. Morgan wanted her students to have some fun activities during the Christmas season but wanted it to have a connection with their science curriculum. The classes were ready to study the body system, so Mrs. Morgan teamed with Pam Beard, Science Specialist from UAM’s School of Education, and came up with some interesting science lessons.
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January 30th, 2009 by Monticello Schools
Recently, four fourth grade classes used their Christmas money for those in need. These students participated in the Heifer Project. They raised around four hundred dollars for the project. They purchased ducks, chicks, geese, honey bees, one goat, a trio of rabbits, and three shares of a rabbit. The Heifer Project is an international program in which people donate money to purchase animals for those in need. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 29th, 2009 by Submitted
SEARK Reading Council sponsored a Young Writer’s Contest for the schools in the five county area. The students in grades K – 3 were asked to write on the topic “Which book character would I like to have as a friend and why?” Read the rest of this entry »
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January 29th, 2009 by Submitted
Shown here are Webelos Scouts Brodey Barnett, Ethan Chisom, and A J Gray, with Boy Scout Master Terry Crook, and Alex Crook.
The Webelos Scouts visited Boy Scout Troop 67 at Winter Camp at Camp De Soto recently, as a requirement for there Arrow of Light Badge.
While there Scout Master Terry Crook demonstriated fire building to them. Also attending but not pictured was Jake Johnson.
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January 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
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January 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
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January 29th, 2009 by Submitted
The Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition, Inc. Leadership Development Institute will honor the graduating Class of 2008 with a ceremony on Thursday, January 29, 2009 beginning at 6:30 pm in the Capitol Room of the University of Arkansas at Monticello Gibson Center. Keynote speaker for this year’s Graduation Ceremony is Congressman Mike Ross. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 28th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Around 9 o’clock Monday night, people around UAM had their lights go out, soon the 9-1-1 phone at the police dept. received several reports about a overturned pick-up on Bowser road near HWY 425.
When the police dept. and a state trooper arrived, they heard about another truck that had left the scene…and a drag race. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 28th, 2009 by Drew Central Schools
Fifth Grade: Moesha Jackson, Bryson Frasure, Tristan Hill, Parker Wells
Sixth Grade: Aaron Hood, D.J. Kelley, Tyesha Burton
Not pictured: Anthony Griffin Not Shown in order
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January 28th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
LIGHT TO MODERATE RAIN WILL CONTINUE OVER THE AREA THIS MORNING AS TEMPERATURES FALL TO NEAR FREEZING AND MAY BECOME MIXED WITH SLEET.SOME OF THE RAIN MAY BEGIN TO FREEZE ON CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE. SOME LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE ON BRIDGES…OVERPASSES AND EXPOSED SURFACES. THE WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO END BY NOON.
THIS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SLEET…OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING, ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.
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January 27th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Congratulations to Drew Central’s LaCresha Shepherd and Alan Jones for being selected for All-Region Band.
LaCresha was 2nd Band, 7th Chair on soprano clarinet and Alan was 5th alternate for percussion.
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January 27th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
With a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY covering south Arkansas, and the possibility of freezing rain falling overnight, keep checking MonticelloLive.com for weather information, work and school closings, and photos.
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January 27th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Tuesday night’s Billies game has been postponed due to weather.
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January 26th, 2009 by Submitted
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January 26th, 2009 by Monticello Schools
Congratulations to the following Monticello HS Band members for making the
Region 4 All Region Bands on Saturday at Magnolia HS. They will be
participating this weekend at UAM at the Region 4 All Region Band Clinic. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 26th, 2009 by Submitted
P.E.O. Chapter AB of Monticello is now accepting scholarship applications for the fall term at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The $1,000 award is issued annually to the school in the name of the scholarship winner. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 26th, 2009 by UAM News
High school seniors who have participated for at least two years in the Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) initiative at their high school are eligible to apply for the EAST Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
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January 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
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January 26th, 2009 by Drew Central Schools
Fifth Grade: Rashaun Newton, Deante’ Block, Madison Lasiter: Sixth Grade: Christian Greer, Emily Smith, Charley Bodiford, Allison Eubanks: Not pictured: Timothy Griffin, Sydnie Stewart: Not Shown in order
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January 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Free Identity Theft Prevention Workshops are open to the public, with refreshments and a door prizes.
A paper shredder will be given away as an example of Idenity Theft at each session.
To register call Cassie Ply 870-460-6457
Workshop times are Monday, January 26, at  5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, at noon, and Wednesday, January 28 at noon.
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January 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Around midnight, Friday night, the Chevy Equinox appears to have pulled into the path of the Avalanche, at the intersection of HWYs 425 and 278.
SEEMS and MASI responded to transport both drivers and a passenger to Drew Memorial.
Triple A towed the Equinox, Tommy’s pulled the Avalanche.
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January 26th, 2009 by Submitted
Cookie sales are going on now.   We have most of the all time favorites, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Trefoils, along with the newer Sugar Free Chocolate Chips and Lemon Chalet Creams and a brand new Dulce De Leche.
Cookies are $3.50 a box. They will be delivered the middle of February. Profits from the cookie sale help the girls paticipate in the different programs offered by the council. If you are not contacted by a Girl Scout and would like to order cookies, call Brenda Chisom, Cookie Chairman at 723-0738 or Linda Beam, Service Unit Leader at 367-7805
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January 25th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Mary Smith, a stylist with HairWorks Salon, has recently been featured in a national bride’s magazine, Southern Bride.
The magazine feature’s Ms. Smith’s work in a 9 page layout.
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She has been a stylinst for 15 years, and has been at HairWorks since August, coming to Monticello from Memphis.
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January 25th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
The Arkansas National Guard held its reintegration training program at UAM Saturday, in an effort to ease the transition of its returning Soldiers back into civilian life. The program is designed for the 3,000 Soldiers who recently returned from Iraq with the 39th Brigade and will provide them information about resources and services available to them and their Families.
“The goal is to make military members and their Families aware of all the benefits available to them since they have come back home,” said Lt. Col. Cary Shillcutt with the Arkansas National Guard. “The Reintegration Program is a federally mandated congressional program, but of course, we want to do this for our Soldiers.” Read the rest of this entry »
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January 24th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Attention Monticello Middle School Parents/Guardians!
Johnna Cason, school counselor, is pleased to inform parents that they now have 24 hour a day, 7 day a week access to their children’s grades and attendance. MMS has launched the Home Access Center (HAC), as a means for parents to be able to communicate with their children’s teachers and to see their grades and attendance at any time. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 24th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
The Monticello Fire Dept. responded to the report of a house fire on Midway Route, just past the radio station, Saturday morning, just past 11:30.
The fire was contained to a small area inside of a bedroom, except for the smoke.
Witnesses at the scene credit the man who found the fire with closing the door to keep fresh air out of the room for keeping the fire from growing and spreading.
The fire was quickly extinguished, and the crew left the scene, and the trucks were back at the scene in under an hour.
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Monticello’s second power pole was broken into two pieces by a vehicle this week, when a Chevy Uplander left the highway on HWY 278 East, near Carpenter Road, hitting a mailbox, becoming airborn while crossing a driveway, striking the power pole, and then landing on top of the bottom section of the pole, around 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Electricity to the area east of the wreck was off for a couple of hours, whle Entergy replaced the pole
The man declined medical attention, at the scene.
