Monticello Live

Mrs. Graham, Drew Middle School Principal, was crowned Queen For the Day as the winner of the “What I would do for Reading “ contest hosted during the fall Scholastic Book Fair.

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MIS held a DRILL to simulate an emergency, this afternoon.

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Lost on HWY 35 East area around Darnell Lane
very friendly
Call 870-723-2828

The Monticello City Council met in a specially called session Tuesday evening, to decide whether to hire an attorney, Mr. Cliff Gibson, to represent the City in their dealings with Siemens, Inc., the corporation contracted for $10 million to revamp Monticello’s water system, with his stipulation that a private engineer be employed to assist him.

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Dear Mayor Rogers and Members of the City Council:

In response to the request of the City of Monticello to retain our Firm to provide legal assistance regarding the referenced matter, we advise that our Firm would be pleased to again be of assistance to the City and note that such continues the tradition of our Firm providing legal services to the City that dates back to and includes the administrations of Mayors Anderson, Rogers (first term), and Maxwell.
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Happy 18th Birthday, Son,

Your individuality and self motivation to achieve have earned you youngest points winner in ARMA Super Stock racing 2013 , age 16, and first runner up 2014 .

Watching you grow into a young man with your skills , abilities and decision ‘s has been a blessing to be part of daily .

I thank God for you and all His blessings for you.
Love
Dad

Happy 12th birthday Davis!

We all love you so much!

Have a great day!

Cedar Hill Apartments in Monticello is in need of a full-time maintenance technician.
Must have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, minor appliance repair, general maintenance and some a/c and heating repair. Competitive salary, vacation benefits and 401K will be available. Applicant must be willing to live on-site. On-site unit and utilities included in salary. Some after hours and weekend work necessary if an emergency arises.
Please bring resume, DL and SS card to the office at 839 S. Gabbert St Monticello. Ask for Jennifer.

The Drew Memorial Hospital Board of Directors met in a special called meeting, Monday morning, and approved a “settlement” with “employees.”

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Options, Inc. was started because a small number of individuals saw the need of Domestic Violence Victims and their Children. A survey was conducted through law enforcement and court systems in 1989 in the five counties of the 10th Judicial District. The survey was conducted by concerned citizens and professionals. The data was compiled and results were that one out of every four calls was regarding some type of domestic or family violence.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness month is held every October to educate people about domestic violence, and to encourage victims and abusers to get help.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used to gain control over a person by a partner, relative, or household member.
Abusers often make it difficult for victims to get help by blaming them, promising the abuse will stop, or making victims feel they cannot escape—either because they may suffer further abuse or due to financial constraints.

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Winners at the Town and Gown Duplicate Bridge Club on Monday, October 13 were:

1st place Joann Hawley and Lowell Lynde
2nd place Carolyn Tilley and Charles Dolberry
3rd place Joy and Fritz Hudson

Club director, Lowell Lynde, playing with Bodie Cobb of Keo, AR, Martha Young of Monroe, and Elizabeth Bryan of Jackson, MS won the Saturday open knockout team event at the Monroe sectional tournament on October 5.

Ira Gene Burke, 82 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away October 10, 2014 in Dumas. He was born March 14, 1932 in Florence, Arkansas to the late Edgar Monroe and Flora Haynes Burke. Ira was owner of General Tin Shop in Dumas for 31 years and was Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Steve Burke.

Survived by his wife, Ina Burke of Dumas, one son, Mike (Pam) Burke of Dumas, one daughter, Glenda (Dennis) Owen of Dumas, one sister, Pat Selman of Monticello, AR and three brothers, Keith, Lamar and Leonard Burke all of Florence, AR and by three grandchildren, Misty Owen Morgan, Denise Owen Cox, Michael Ira Burke and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas and service will be Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm graveside, Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer Association of Arkansas or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Arkansas.

Please call 723-1586

Around 9:30, Friday morning, professional home movers were re-locating this house, (formerly located next to Sav-a-Lot) to it’s new location, on Winchester Road.

Police shut down McCloy Street, to eliminate sharp turns, and prevent oncoming traffic and potentional accidents.

The photos above show some of the events that stood in their way, such as hanging wires, stop signs, and the guy who ignored the police road-block.

An estimated 20 Entergy employees worked through the night, in the Bolling Street area, replacing broken poles and downed power lines.

At 3:10 AM, they achieved their goal of “0” Monticello customers without electric power.

For details on the outage in the calls, read the articles posted below.

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After researching the issue of whether the mayor is allowed to vote at a city council meeting where the council members have a split voteof 4–4, city attorney Witt Barton has confirmed that Mayor Joe Rogers ……
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Drew County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Wilmar, Tuesday night, in reference to a local man being stabbed.

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At the September meeting of the intermodal authority, it was approved to advertise for bed for a 750,000 gallon water tank for the facility.

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The Arkansas Forestry Association recognized Gay Pace as the 2014 Log A Load Volunteer of the Year.

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The Southeast Arkansas TEA Party again sponsored there annualSecond Amendment Sportsman’s Rally.

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The Drew County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Day dinner drew several statewide candidates for the event.

Shown here are Sonja Ryburn (for state representative), Asa Hutchinson (for governor), US Rep. Tom Cotton (for U.S. Senator), Bruce Westerman (for US rep.), and Dennis Milligan  (for state treasurer).

 Arkansas State Police Drivers License Written Exams are regularly given from 8:00 am to 11:30, on Tuesdays at the Monticello Fire Training Academy

Road test are given from 1:00 pm to 4:15, Tuesdays, at the same location.

A Flashlight Vigil be held in honor of Dermott Fire Department Assistant Chief J.B. Hutton Jr. Assistant Chief Hutton passed away October 1, 2014. The vigil will be held at the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial, on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 8:30pm. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is located at One Capitol Mall on the State Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
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Throughout the first half of Friday night’s game, where the Billies travel to Hamburg’s Campbell Field, the game seem to stay in reach.

Even when the Lions began the 3rd quarter with a turnover recovery and a touchdown, the missed extra point seems to have been blocked by #23 Ryan Case, as shown in the photo provided by Laura McNeese.

Final score resulted in a 42–13 win for Hamburg.

MYFL peewee football players enjoyed their annual trip to you William stadium, Thursday afternoon.

During the yearly event, The MonticelloLive Titans defeated the Shelter Insurance Cowboys, and the Reggie’s Lock & Key Deadbolts outscored the SEEMS Traumahawks.

Several of the Weevils players and staff were an attendance for the game.

Brittany Hodges 17 of Monticello, daughter of Allen & Brenda Chavis models for Bridal Savoir Faire hosted by Compassion Fashion Events & Designs on September 28, 2014 in Howell, AR.

This event took donations for The Glass Slipper Closet which is a non profit organization that provided used & formal gowns for young ladies who wish to attend prom or other formal events at no charge.