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State Babe Ruth Softball Tournament-All Links-350+ Pics

June 30th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

babe-ruth-logoThe Arkansas Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament was held June 24th thru June 28th, at the Monticello Sports Complex.

Here is a directory of all of the related stories and photo links.

Video of Opening Ceremonies

Opening day pictures.

Local Duel-Crush vs. Diamond Devils

60+ Pics from Friday’s Games

115 Photos from Saturday’s Action

Final Results Brackets

CRUSH WINS!

90+ Sunday’s Final Day Photos

2 Police Cars & Suspects Car Left in Ditch, after He Tried to Run Over Officer

June 30th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

Sunday morning around 2 o’clock, a Monticello Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle after it ran a stop sign, and didn’t have correct car tags.

Efforts to stop the vehicle increased, as the driver violated more laws, refusing to pull over.

Next, the car tried to crash into a police officer’s patrol unit, which escalated this into a felony class of crime. Read the rest of this entry »

Holiday Closings in Honor of 4th of July

June 30th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

2008-speedwayThe Drew County courthouse will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the 4th of July.

The Drew County Sanitation Department (Trash Pick-Up) will not run routes on Friday July3, 2009 in observance of the 4th of July holiday. If your regular trash pick up day is Friday, then your trash will be picked on Thursday July 2, 2009. All Thursday routes will run as usual.

Monticello city offices will be closed Friday, July 3rd.

City trash will not be picked up on that day. Also the transfer station will be closed July 3rd and 4th.

State offices will also be closed Friday, along with many local businesses.

Jeffress Recognized for Legislative Efforts

June 30th, 2009 by Submitted

jeffressState Representative Gene Shelby (Hot Springs) and state senator Jimmy Jeffress (Crossett) were recognized recently by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.

The recognition was for their work on teen driver legislation in Arkansas. In 2008, Arkansas was ranked last in the nation for adequate traffic safety law. Act 394, sponsored by Jeffress and co-sponsored by Shelby, provides guidelines to improve driving safety for minors.

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teens in Arkansas.

The event was sponsored by Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN) and State Farm Insurance.

Bobby Havis Calhoun

June 29th, 2009 by Stephenson-Dearman

Bobby Havis Calhoun, age 62, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home in Monticello, AR. He was born to the late Havis Clay and Vanita Douglas Calhoun on October 11, 1946 in Drew County, AR.

Bobby graduated from Drew Central High School and then joined the Marine Corps where he served two and a half tours in Vietnam where he rose to the rank of staff sgt. He worked 12 years on Johnston Atoll Island and returned home to work at the Pine Bluff Arsenal and Drew Foam where he then retired. Bobby loved to hunt and fish along with reading and spending time with his family.

He was a member of the American Legion out of Little Rock and was also preceded in death by an uncle, Rex Calhoun, two aunts, Mable Carter and Doris Coats, a sister, Carolyn Jo McKeown and a niece, Michelle Barnes.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Susan Hampil Calhoun of Monticello; a son, Lee Fleming and wife, Georgie of Monticello; two daughters, Barbara Turner and husband, Jamie Senior of Portland and Destinee Calhoun of Monticello; three sisters, Shelley Diann Barnes and husband, Milford of Monticello, Deborah Calhoun of Monticello and Sandra Henry and husband, Paul of Greenville, MS; four grandchildren, four nephews, three nieces, many great nephews and nieces and two great great nephews.

Visitation will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello , AR 71657
6/29/2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Graveside Service and burial at Campground Cemetery
Campground Road
Monticello , AR 71655
6/30/2009 at 10:00 A.M.

Barbara Elaine Porter

June 29th, 2009 by Stephenson-Dearman

Barbara Elaine Lewis Porter, age 77, of Crossett, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at her home. She was born March 9, 1932 in Crossett to the late George and Icie Farrar Lewis.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossett and a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Porter Sr. of Crossett; two sons, John David Porter of Crossett and Robert H. Porter Jr. of Nashville, TN; and one sister, Shirley Outlaw of Crossett.
 

Visitation will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello , AR 71657
6/28/2009 from 1:00 to service

Gathering of Friends & Family
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello , AR 71657
6/28/2009 at 2:00 pm

Burial at Oakland Cemetery
300 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR 71655
Map to Interment Location

Congratulations Crush–Local Team Wins 10U State Championship

June 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

crush-tourneyThe 10 years and under So. E. AR. Crush won the title of Babe Ruth Softball State Champions Sunday, at the state tournament, held here in Monticello, this past weekend.

 

The 16 and under Monticello Shockwaves won runner-up in their division, while hometown favorites, the Blazers, took third in the 12U division, and the Monticello Xplosion earned third in the 14U barcket.

Congratulations to all Monticello teams for their hard work, and to the softball board and volunteers, who made this tournament a success.

Vandals Strike Van at The Other Way

June 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

c-004MPD responded to a report of vandalism early Friday morning, as management at “the Other Way” (Drew County Developmental Disabilities Services) reported that a window on an agency had been broken out.

Sources at the scene believed it was likely a B-B that broke out the van window.

Friday Night Wreck at 425/278

June 29th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

Friday night, around 10 p.m., as softball fans were returning to their homes and motel rooms, they were slowed, but not involved in, an accident at the intersectin of HWY 425 and 278.

The driver of this Ford Taurus was traveling north, and attempted to turn west, in fron of the Trailblazer, also pictured.

MPD responded to work the accident, and clear the scene, while J.A. Goad towing removed the Taurus, SEEMS  and MASI both transported the victims to Drew Memorial.

State Capitol Week in Review

June 27th, 2009 by Senator Jimmy Jeffress

The federal government will pay a larger share of the cost of Medicaid in Arkansas, thanks to increased funding in the economic stimulus package.

Medicaid provides health coverage for people with disabilities, the elderly and the poor. Traditionally, the federal government has matched state Medicaid spending on a roughly 3-to-1 basis. Specifically, the federal government paid 72.81 percent of Arkansas Medicaid costs. Additional funding from the federal stimulus package has increased the federal share of Medicaid expenditures to 79.14 percent. Read the rest of this entry »

Happy Birthday, Judge Gibson

June 26th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

judge-gibson10th Judicial District Circuit Judge Bynum Gibson, and the “Voice of Monticello Billies” on KHBM radio (al0ng with broadcast partner Mark Tiner) will be celebrating a birthday Saturday.

Happy Birthday wishes go out Judge Gibson from all of the Drew County Courthouse staff, who hope he has a “special birthday”.

Willie Earl Streeter

June 26th, 2009 by Stephenson-Dearman

William Earl Streeter, Sr., age 54 passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home in Cominto, AR. He was born September 14, 1954 in Dermott, AR.

He was retired from Georgia Pacific Plywood Division in Crossett, AR, a Baptist and was preceded in death by his father, William Streeter.

Survivors include his wife, Trecey Ideller Smith Streeter of Monticello; three sons, William Streeter, Jr. of Crossett, Preston Streeter with the military in Washington State and Robert E. Yount of Monticello; one daughter, Peggy Smith of Alma; his mother, Marion Staughter Streeter of Hamburg; one brother, Billy Wayne Streeter of Crossett; four sisters, Nancy Zendejaz of Ft. Hill, Louise Wright and Erma Whisler both of Ozark and Marilyn Navarigho of Hamburg; and seven grandchildren, Draper and Brittney Lawson, Adrian and Alexa Yount, Maddison and Drake Streeter and Caydence Streeter.

Visitation will be held ad Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello , AR 71657
6/29/2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Funeral services will be at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello , AR 71657
6/30/2009 at 4:00 pm

Burial at Rash Cemetery
Highway 35 East
Monticello, AR 71655

Cub Scouts Pack 69 Members Earn Highest Award

June 26th, 2009 by Club Officer

scoutsFive Webelos Scouts from Pack 69 recently graduated to Boy Scout Troop 67 in Monticello.

These boys earned their Arrow of Light Award, the highest award a cub scout can earn.

They are shown here with their den leader and cub master Brenda Chisom, who is retiring from the Pack after 25 years of service .

Shown l-r Ethan Chisom, Brodey Barnett, Will larson, and A J Gray. Not pictured is Jake Johnson.

Ross, Lincoln, Pryor Announce $248,027 for Monticello Airport

June 26th, 2009 by News Release

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airportU.S. Representative Mike Ross, along with U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, Thursday announced that the City of Monticello will receive $248,027 from the Department of Transportation to help enhance airport safety and security by installing perimeter fencing at Ellis Field at Monticello Municipal Airport. Read the rest of this entry »

Hospital Continues Improvements Despite Slow Month

June 26th, 2009 by Brooke Burger

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board recognized a resigning board member and honored the June Health Hero June 23. As well, the board discussed continuing updates and improvements in building modernization, services and staff recruitment despite a financially slow month.

0077Hospital CEO Michael Layfield recognized Gary Shrum for his service to the board and presented him with a plaque. Shrum commended the democratic processes of the board and said it’s been a pleasure to serve. Last week the Drew County Quorum Court appointed Carl Lucky to take Shrum’s place on the DMH Board.

0053Layfield also honored the June Health Hero, Andrea Thomas. Thomas, who has been with the hospital for 17 years, went above and beyond the call of duty, in meeting a patient’s needs, according to Layfield. Thomas received a plaque and check for the honor.

Read the rest of this entry »

Opening Ceremonies for Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament

June 25th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

Opening ceremonies for the 2009 Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament were held Thursday evening.

Teams were announced, the National Anthem was sang as the American flag was raised, and the umpires were recognized for their participation.

Rebecca Socia was presented a plaque for her dedication in making this tournament possible.

The opening pitch was thrown out by Gene Norton, and was caught by his niece, Heidi Norton

Log Truck & Van Collide South of Monticello

June 25th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

034Around 7:30 this morning an empty log truck was attempting to turn right from HwWY 425 south of Lacey onto Valley Junction Road.

It appears that as the Mack log truck was preparing to turn, the Ford panel van, shown here, attempted to go to the right of the log truck, and was caught between the stake supports of the larger vehicle’s trailer.

035The log truck did have it’s turn signal on, and the van driver seems to have been at fault.

The log truck is displayed as being from Wilmar, and the van driver is from Rison.

The driver of the van, as well as a passenger, were taken to Drew Memorial by SEEMS for treatment.

Arkansas State Trooper Morris Knight investigated the accident, while Drew County Deputies assisted, since the wreck was near a curve, and the highway was partially blocked.

J.A. Goad towed the van.

2009-2010 MHS Marching Billie Band Auxiliaries, Flag Line, & Twirlers

June 25th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

Under the direction of Band Director Matt Teague and Drum Major Julie McDaniel, the 2009 Monticello High School Marching Billie Band will present show tunes from James Bond 007 this fall for half-time entertainment during football games. The band will be accompanied by performances choreographed by the MHS Flag line and Twirlers pictured below. Rashaud Calaham will direct and arrange the flag line choreography, while Tommie Palsa directs the twirlers.

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MHS Marching Billie Band Flag Line- Top row (left-right) Autumn Webb, and Jaclyn Cargile; bottom row
(left-right) Whitney Pulley and Beth Pertuis. Not pictured are Kristen Lybrand and Callie Wilkerson.

twirler09-2MHS Marching Billie Band Twirlers–Top Row (left-row) Ann Carol Farmer and Bethannee Horn, Captain; bottom row
(left-right) Hope Paschal, Beth Thomasson, Ashley Johnson, Emily West, and Lauren Selby.

For Sale-Bedroom Set

June 25th, 2009 by Submitted

For Sale- 4 piece bedroom set solid wood.
Queen bed, dresser with mirror, nightstand, and chest of drawers.
Asking $ 500

Sofa and love seat tan in color and asking $250.

(870)-723-6586

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