The next Drew HEALTH meeting will be Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:30 am, on the campus of UAM in Sorrells Hall Room 108.If you have questions or concerns, please contact Karen Brown, Drew Health Unit Administrator,by phone at 367-6234 ext. 229.
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Head of the Class Graduation-30+ Photos
May 31st, 2009 by Submitted
Head of the Class Childcare & Learning Center of Monticello held it’s annual pre-school graduation ceremonies on Thursday, May 21st at the Holmes Chapel Christian Family Center. A crowd of nearly 400 people gathered to support the Center’s 31 graduates from the Class of 2009 .
The students performed numerous skills, activities and routines learned during the school-year, as well as a number of special presentations.
Prior to the ceremonies, the audience was treated to a special power-point presentation that featured students, staff and a host of community friends.
Owners Shay & Sherrie Gillespie presented plaques to Head of the Class employees Alonda R. Gordon and Seneca Gulley, recognizing them as 2009 Staff -Members – of – the -Year.
Photos provided by Van Dee Photography
GRADUATES OF 2009Â include: Read the rest of this entry »
18 Wheeler Drives Into Lake Chicot Friday, Driver Dies
May 31st, 2009 by Joe Burgess
The driver of this 18 wheeler, loaded with landscaping stones, was pronounced dead at the scene, following an accident around 2:30 Friday morning, where the loaded truck drove into Lake Chicot, from HWY 82 East, near Lake Village. Read the rest of this entry »
For Sale Futon Couch/Bed
May 31st, 2009 by SubmittedFor Sale: futon couch/bed with futon cover-
$50, vintage (good condition)
chairs-$10 each.
Call: 367-7762
Babe Ruth Softball All-Stars Announced
May 31st, 2009 by SubmittedDC Grad Butler Wins National Cover Model Contest
May 31st, 2009 by SubmittedTeslyn Butler a 2004 graduate of Drew Central and the daughter of Ricky and Vera Owens did the privilege of being the cover model for the 1st Ever Full-Figured Fashion Week!!!
She was among 45 other contestants and she recieve over 11,000 votes.
Teslyn will be traveling to New York as the cover model representative for the 1st ever full figure fashion week. This will be an awesome experience for her.  For more details you may go to fffweek.com and you may also view a photo and visit Teslyn’s site.
We want to thank each and everyone one of you for your vote and support. Â Ricky and Vera Owens. Read the rest of this entry »
Moss Graduates with BA from Denver Christian University
May 31st, 2009 by SubmittedEugenia “Gena” Moss Burson, was awarded the Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Resource Development at Denver Christian University in Denver, Colorado.
She had 42 college hours with the school, with no grade lower than an A. She graduated with 207 college hours.
Gena is the daughter of Kermit Moss and the late Juanita Louise Moss. Her brothers are Dr. Steven C. Moss along with twins, William D. Moss and Robert H. Moss, both of whom hold a Masters Degree. These, along with several other remaining family members traveled to Denver to be with her for this important event!
OES Banquet Set for June 6
May 31st, 2009 by SubmittedKey Flower # 59 O.E.S. annual banquet will be held June 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Shady Grove A.M.E. Church. Wilmar, Ar.
The Guest Speaker will be Dorothy Henderson. Tickets are 10.00 each. Matron Peggy Orr invites the public to attend.
Tickets may be purchased from any member or call her for tickets at 870-469-5647.
Home Near Church Evacuated at 1 am-Truck Crosses HWY, Severs Gas Line
May 30th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Around 1 o’clock, Saturday morning, Drew County deputies were called to the intersection of HWY 83 north and Rose Hill Cut Off road.
A black Dodge 1500 pick-up had run through the stop sign, while headed east, crossed the highway, and ran through the ditch, and a fence row.
Upon coming to a stop, it appears that the driver made a U-turn in the cattle pasture, and re-crossed the fence line.
This seems to be when the truck struck a nearby home’s gas meter, ripping it from the 2 inch natural gas line, which was then left to fill the air around the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
Farmer’s Market Open
May 30th, 2009 by Submitted
The Drew County Farmers’ Market at Monticello, located at the corner of Shelton and Conley Streets, is now open for business.Â
Days of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Covered booth space is available and free of charge.
Garage Sales and Growers from surrounding counties are welcomed!!! The Monticello Market is WIC approved.
State Capitol Week in Review
May 30th, 2009 by Senator Jimmy JeffressThe director of the state Highway and Transportation Department told legislators that Arkansas needs an additional $200 million a year in funding simply to maintain state highways in their current condition.
His report came during the first meeting of the Arkansas Blue Ribbon Committee on Highway Finance, a 19-member panel created by Act 374 of 2009 to explore methods of paying for highway and bridge improvements.
The Highway Department brings in about $898 million a year in state and federal funding, but more than half of that amount is obligated to debt service and other fixed expenses. A large proportion of the federal funding Arkansas receives is dedicated to paying off bonds issued to pay for interstate highway improvements. Read the rest of this entry »
County Road Tax Vote Draws 9th Letter from County Officers–See List
May 28th, 2009 by SubmittedCounty Road Tax Polls–Survey Ends Sunday
May 28th, 2009 by Joe BurgessDC to Honor Mr. Dennis Thurman-Sunday 2 til 4 p.m.
May 28th, 2009 by Drew Central Schools
Drew Central students and teachers are hosting a reception in honor of Mr. Dennis Thurman.
Thurman has dedicated forty years to the lives of thousands of students. He has had a tremendous impact on many students and teachers.
The reception will be held in the red -brick building on the Drew Central campus, on May 31, 2009 from 2 p.m-4p.m. Read the rest of this entry »
Police Raise Over $600 for Special Olympics
May 28th, 2009 by Submitted
Monticello Police officers waited tables and delivered meals at a local restaurant, Thursday evening, and raised over $600 in tips, which will go to help fund Special Olympics.
Monticello’s Huddle House, owned and operated by Earl Freeland, a former Crossett police officer, was a popular, and safe, place to enjoy a meal, delivered by Monticello”s finest.
Lt. Steven Stain is shown here with a different type of ticket book, as he takes a family’s order,
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while Cpt. Eddy Deaton was delivering silverware to diners.
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and Sgt. Carlos Garcia heads out to take an order, as auxiliary officer Steve Hood refills a soda.
Patrolmen Ray Singleton and Jeff Jackson manned the outside tent,
and officers Mike Sharpe and Lee Fleming prepare tables for the next customers.
Drew County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Michel, along with MPD’s Gerald Clarke, shown here serving drinks, also took part in the event. Read the rest of this entry »
Pauline Baptist to host Musical Evangelist-Sunday
May 28th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Music Evangelist, Charles Graham, will be presenting a concert at Pauline Baptist Church this Sunday, May 31st, at our 8:30 and 10:45 services.
Graham’s ministry in song has taken him all over the United States as well as overseas.
Graham was born and raised in Dermott, Arkansas, number five of thirteen brothers and sisters. He attended Southwest Baptist University and Central Missouri State University before graduating in 1984 from Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Graham has recorded six gospel albums, including his most recent, “You Amaze Me” Read the rest of this entry »
Happy 50th, Connie
May 28th, 2009 by Submitted
Oh no, Look who’s Fifty.
Connie Horn celebrates her birthday, and thanks to an annonymus family member for the photo.
For Rent-Popcorn & Cotton Candy Machine
May 28th, 2009 by SubmittedFor Rent. popcorn and cotton candy machine.
$35 per dayeach, plus supplies.
Call 870-723-2630
RADIO SHACK MD-981 KEYBOARD FOR SALE $ 50.00
May 28th, 2009 by Submitted
The Radio Shack MD-981 is an instrument for the expert and novice. The keys are regular “piano” size and there are 61 of them. The MD-981 is also light weight.
Some of the key features of the MD-981 are the hundred tones and hundred rhythms it offers. You can choose almost any sound to play. I usually set it on piano but you can pick an instrument from any category: brass, woodwind, string or synthetic. Pick one of the hundred rhythms for accompaniment. These vary from waltz to bossanova. You can adjust the tempo and volume of this. You can also set the accompaniment to start when you do.
The MD-981 Keyboard has many other features like you can hook it to an amplifier. You can plug in headphones. It is possible to tune the instrument. It is MIDI compatible.
Please call 870-723-6474 to purchase.
For Sale–Table & Cabinet
May 28th, 2009 by SubmittedDining room Table with 4 High Back chairs – Oak.
Excellent condition
paid $700 selling for $225.and
Kitchen Cabinet with Formica Counter Top
Overhead shelving attached. White metal.
$25.00
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Call Gayle at 870-460-0818
Echols Submits Letter on Road Tax Vote, Other County’s Hopsital Taxes
May 28th, 2009 by SubmittedDMH Board President Supports Road Tax, Does Not Want Hospital Involved in Issue
May 28th, 2009 by SubmittedSunday Rainbow
May 28th, 2009 by Submitted
This photo was taken around 6 p.m.,  Sunday, on South Hyatt Street, near the old high school, by Amanda Killingsworth.
Dog & Owner Taken to Pound & Jail
May 28th, 2009 by Joe BurgessDMH Board President & Administrator-”Did Not Ask to be a Part of County Road Tax Issue”
May 28th, 2009 by Joe BurgessÂ
These comments were made by Drew Memorial Hospital Board President Jim Searcy, and DMH Administrator Mike Layfield at the end of Wednesday’s DMH board of directors meeting, before the meeting was adjourned.
The comments were made in reference to members of the quorum court’s discusssion about dividing the upcoming vote on the renewal of the 1 cent road tax, to support proposed hospital construction and/or improvements.
Searcy’s comments included the phrases, “The hospital hasn’t asked for any taxes,” “we really don’t need it,” and “ask that they just give us a chance to take care of our own business.”
“DMH CEO Layfield added, “Our focus is cut and dried. We have a phase and approach to renovate the hospital; and we’ll use our own revenues, if we can, to finance this. We’re not asking for any sales taxes.” Read the rest of this entry »
Town Hall Meeting Discusses Splash Pool, County Road Tax, & Schools
May 28th, 2009 by Joe BurgessDozens of Monticello residents attended Tuesday night’s Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by Ward/District 1 Elected Officials; city council members Sherrie Gillespie and Al Peer, quorum court member  Orlandao Jones, and Monticello school board member Cedric Leonard. Chris Allen served as moderator for the event. Read the rest of this entry »
78# Catfish Caught by Monticello Man
May 28th, 2009 by Submitted
Shown here is a 78 pound catfish caught by George Donaldson.
He caught the fish Tuesday on the Mississipi River.
Drew County 4-H Shooting Sports & Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program, AG&F
May 28th, 2009 by Drew County OfficesThe Drew County 4-H sent 3 full Jr. teams and 1 individual to shoot at the Southern Regional AYSSP shoot at Remington Gun Club on May 15. There were approx 90 teams that competed that day. The top 16 teams will advance to the State Shoot Off on June 6. The Junior teams were just out of the top 16, but gave a very good showing for Drew County.
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” Prairie Busters” Chad Williams, Eddie Barnett, Wyatt Bowden, Holly Williams, & Hank Griffin
” Long Guns” Colby Fortenberry, Hunter Hayes, JP Akin, Peyton Merrell, Jarrett Hartness
“Big Guns” Sam Noble, Sam Pelkki, Blake Holstead, Walso Laesecke, Aaron Hood
“Clay Busters” Matt Shepherd, Matt McKeown, Adam Deal, Will Beaty, Steven Koone.
“Long Shots” Brian Williams, Jason Brantley, Andrew Johns, Cody Brockman, Kurt Beaty. Read the rest of this entry »
Former District 9 JP Danny Lloyd on County Road Tax
May 27th, 2009 by SubmittedFirst I would like to say that I realize I’m no longer an elected official and I’m not trying to step back into that spot.
I do however pay taxes and still have a voice. I know that when I was the district 9 representative that the people not only wanted better roads but supported the road tax by voting it in.
No-one has the right to try to take this decision away. If it is taken away the people will decide to not vote in back in. Building good road bases and hard surfacing cost alot of money. It also cost alot of money to keep them up after they are built. I’m afraid some do not realize that. Read the rest of this entry »
Wilmar’s JP Trotter Expresses Support for Road Tax
May 26th, 2009 by SubmittedI disagree that the one cent road tax should be split.Mr. Echols and Mr. Jones do not know the problems we are having with the roads because neither of these QC members go out and ride the roads to see the progress that the county road department are making because of the one cent sales tax that are already in place.
We have some of the best county roads in Southeastern Arkansas. I am the transportation director at Drew Central Schools. I am going to give you some facts. Drew Central transportation department has an annual budget of over $300,000. Read the rest of this entry »
JP Echols Expands on Earlier Letter
May 26th, 2009 by SubmittedI would like to expand on my letter of May 8th regarding the renewal of the 1 cent sales tax for county roads. The questions I raised deserve some additional attention especially regarding “a” plan or “the” plan for county roads.
When the State Highway Department requested in 1992 a fuel tax increase to fund a program to provide four lane highways to all towns of 5,000 or more they had a map illustrating which towns, which roads, and a projected schedule of completion. Although the plan was stretched out because of revenue shortfalls, one could look at the plan at any time and see where they were with each project; what had been accomplished and what remained to do. If we don’t have such a plan for our county roads, we need one. Read the rest of this entry »
JP Jimmy Potter’s Thoughts about County Road Tax
May 26th, 2009 by SubmittedIf you’ve noticed in all the letters to the editor, nobody questions the progress the county road department has made with the use of our one-cent road tax. This tax is partially paid by our neighboring counties, as their residents love shopping in Monticello.
We’re providing jobs and getting our roads fixed, partially with other counties’ money. I hope we can get our most highly-traveled roads paved in the next few years. You may not know that we have over 600 miles of county roads that have to be maintained. The primary users are farmers and the county’s leading industry: timber production. Read the rest of this entry »
Missing Dog on Old HWY 13
May 26th, 2009 by SubmittedSolid black lab with no collar.Very friendly and answers to Gator.
Lost on Sunday May 24th on Old Hwy 13 going towards the lake.
If have any information call 870-818-3688 or 870-723-4052.
Tree to be Cut Up and Moved
May 26th, 2009 by SubmittedBig Red Oak tree down in yard.
Will make much firewood.
Need someone to saw it up and clean it up.
See Kermit Moss at 120 South Bowser Road, or at 403 N. Church.
Telephone 367-2486 or 367-7034.
Fuel Prices—Cause & Effect
May 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Here’s the cause.
And, as seen below, here’s the effect. Photo taken at EZ Mart on Hyatt Street, Monday night.
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