Monticello Live

The May meeting of the Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association was called to order on May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Cater Cattle & Equine Clinic, Monticello, Arkansas by President Dr. Jason Cater.

Our meeting this month was a lot different than the usual meeting held at UAM. Our Association President treated us to a farm tour and demonstration at his farm and business.

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After an accumulation of 4 years of work, practices, and many long hours of study, the Drew County Wildlife Habitat Education Program team has earned the right to go to the National W.H.E.P. Invitational. The competition will be held in Indiana this year. This event was officially established as a national event in 1989. This will be the first team ever from Drew County. We are asking as many organizations and individuals as possible to help us get to Indiana and compete for the National title.

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From left to right top row: Jennifer Sneed, Jessie Henson, Jacob Henson, John Michael Gray, Nancy White, Anna Owen, Lynn Lanthrip, Jana Owen, Sam Owen, Alexis White, Victoria Stewart; middle row: Brianna White, Haley Kissell, Robbie Kissell, Bree Lanthrip, Chase Owen, Joshua Henson; bottom row: Jeremy Smith, Sonya Sneed, Emma Wright, Hanbee Jung, Kyle Smith, Brittany Brown, Jadon Henson, Sy Lanthrip, and Jeffery Lambert.

The 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program statewide competition was held at the Camp Robinson day-use area near Mayflower, AR. All of the members of the Drew County Koinonia 4-H club placed either individually or in team events.

Participating Cloverbuds were Sy Lanthrip, Jadon Henson, Alexis White, Eva Wright, Sam Owen and Jeffery Lambert. Individual Junior winners were Jennifer Sneed (1st place) and Jeremy Smith (2nd place). Individual Senior winner was Jacob Henson (1st place).

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The Southeast Arkansas Cornerstone Coalition is currently accepting applications for the 2013 class of the Cornerstone Leadership Development Institute’s (CLDI) Southern Leadership Academy. “Strong leadership is the key to success for our communities and region.” says Zack Tucker, Director of the Cornerstone Coalition.

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April is considered Confederate Memorial month, and the ladies of William F. Slemons went to Campground Cemetery and cleaned the graves of five, unknown soldiers buried there. Local lore says that these men were in a Confederate hospital that was located there during the War Between the States.

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Rebecca & Mark Spencer Community Leaders Award, Eva Arrington SEARK Literacy Chairperson, Mary Hobbs Educator Award Winner, not pictured Adeliah Overstreet for Mazzio’s Pizza Agency Winner

SEARK Reading Council held its annual Literacy Awards Banquet on April 15. The SEARK Reading Council is composed of educators from a five county area.

The council awarded Mary Hobbs the Educator Literacy Award for her dedication to her to students. She is a fourth grade teacher at Drew Central Elementary.

The Agency Literacy Award was awarded to Adeliah Overstreet, manager at Mazzio’s Pizza, for sponsoring a reading incentive “Food for Thought”.

The community Leaders Award was awarded to Rebecca and Mark Spencer for opening their famous home the Allen House for literacy-related events for students.

Colonel William F. Slemons Chapter 977 held a luncheon on Tuesday, April 30, at the Monticello Country Club to honor four ex-military men at the Crosses of Military Service Ceremony. The men were ex-Mayor David Anderson, a Vietnam veteran, Larry Fuller, a former Air Force veteran during the Korean Conflict, Levin Johnson and Joe Rawls of Rison, who were former Army veterans serving during the Korean Conflict.

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The February meeting of the Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association was called to order on February 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the UAM Agricultural Center in Monticello, Arkansas by Vice President Nita Carpenter. (more…)

Our first meeting of the New Year was called to order on January 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the UAM Agricultural Center in Monticello, Arkansas by Vice President Nita Carpenter. After a blessing of the food was complete, we enjoyed roast beef sandwiches with all the trimmings, potato salad and many delicious desserts provided by our members. Thank you to Drew Farm Supply for sponsoring our supper.

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Girl Scout cookies are now on sale!

Cookies will be on sale thru January 27th. They are $3.50 a box. The profit that troops make from the sale of cookies helps pay for their badges, programs, trips, and service projects. If you are not contacted by a Girl Scout and want to order cookies, call Linda Beam at 870-367-7805 to place an order.

Officers were elected for the Koinonia 4-H Club, recently were….. (more…)

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met November 15, 2012, at the UAM Agriculture Building. President Jason Cater opened the meeting and Glynn Gibson asked the blessing. The members and guests enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving feast.

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Pictured: Back Row: Lynn Lanthrip, Karen Kolb-Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Robbie Kissell, Jennifer Sneed, Bree-Anne Lanthrip, Liz Kissell, and Sonya Sneed. Front Row: Nancy White, Hanbee Jung, Sy Lanthrip, Brianna White and Haley Kissell.

The Drew County Koinonia 4-H Club participated in the state wide “One Day of Service” community service day October 6th to kick off 4-H promotion week October 7-13. The members of the club visited The Woods Nursing Home, where they handed out gifts and handmade card to the residents. They had a wonderful time visiting with the residents.

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met September 20, 2012, at the UAM Agriculture Building. President Jason Cater opened the meeting and Glynn Gibson asked the blessing. The members and guests enjoyed a delicious supper of BBQ sandwiches with all the trimmings, provided by State Farm Insurance. The members brought desserts.

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The William F. Slemons Chapter 977, United Daughters of the Confederacy, met at the home of Connie Mullis, September 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.

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Left to right on the pictures are Joy Graham, Laura Ferguson, Cathy Long Kappa State President, Trudy Jackson, Cindy Luper, Jerrielynn Mapp, Eva Arrington

The Gamma Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held it’s first meeting September 15 at The Monticello Country Club. The meeting’s guest speaker was Cathy Long Kappa State President. She addressed new bylaws being voted on and shared information about the regional conference.

The Gamma Beta Chapter Grant is open to any first year teacher, teacher changing subject area or MAT teacher in the Drew Central School District and Monticello School District.

The recipients will receive $400.00 which may be used for teaching materials.

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L to R: Jim Lee, John Whaley, Jack Netherland, Vickey Haycox, Tommie Robinson, Keith Jefferson, Glen Kellebrew, Anthony Scott, Billy Wayne Johnson, Nora Turner-Briggs, Coleman Randall, Charlie Branch, Tommy King, Raymond McGaughey.

York W. Williams, Jr. Child Development Center, Inc. in Dermott was the recent recipient of the Arkansas and American Flag and a flag pole to proudly fly them. The flagpole base was constructed by the Woodmen of the World. The pole and flags were presented by the Woodmen of the World, Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion. The dedication of the flag pole and flags was held on Friday, August 10, 2012.

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The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met August 16, 2012, at the UAM Agriculture Building.

Our scholarship recipients were also on hand to accept their awards. This year we were able to give two $500 scholarships to deserving students, Amber Lawson and Kristen Lybrand.

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Representing the Northside EHC Club, State Representative Sheilla Lampkin presents the club’s contribution of $100.00 for the Diaper Drive being held at the Hope Center to Stacey Owens, a Hope Center board member.”

Northside EHC has long been active in the affairs of Drew County and is honored to be able to help such a worthy organization as its final dispensation before merging with another club

The Woods of Monticello representatives, shown in picture, Pam Leeper, Alzheimer’s Care Director, and Ulrica Trotter, Social Services & Admissions Director, spoke to the Monticello Lions Club, recently.

 Ms Leeper gave an interesting and informative overview of The Woods’ treatment and care of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She said patients are admitted to the Alzheimer’s Unit during the mid-stage of Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Patients do have to have the proper diagnosis by a Doctor before admission.

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The SEARK Poultry Club has available some FREE hatching eggs from the University of Arkansas-Fayettville. These are high quality exhibition hatching eggs. They must be picked up starting Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/SEARKPoultryClub/ to learn more or phone 870/723-3724. Preference is to 4H and FFA members. However, these are available to anyone. (more…)

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The Girl Scout Troops of the Monticello Ridge Service Unit collected items for gift bags for children in Drew Memorial Hospital.

Items such as books, small toys, coloring books and crayons and puzzels were placed in the bags. Girl Scout Troop 1170, on behalf of the Service Unit presented the bags to Hospital auxiliary member Stella Judkins to be taken to the hospital.

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met June 21, 2012, at the UAM Agriculture Building. President Jason Cater opened the meeting with the blessing of the food. The members and guests enjoyed roast beef sandwiches and potato salad provided by Drew Farm Supply, as well as, great desserts prepared by the ladies. (more…)

The William F. Slemons Chapter 977 of the UDC met at the Drew County Museum on June 26, 2012.

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The Drew County Historical Society held its final meeting of the year at the Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist Church at 3396 Hwy. 278 E. in May. Connie Mullis called the meeting to order, and Beth Thurman introduced the members present to the representatives from the church and community. (more…)

(L-R) Girls: Bree Lanthrip (Green hat), Haley Kissell (Brown hat), Brianna White (Purple shirt), Jennifer Sneed (Green Shirt). (L-R) Boys: Robbie Kissell (brown shirt), Matthew Spencer (green shirt), Jacob Henson (White Shirt)

Drew County 4-Hers attended the Delta District 4-H O’Rama on June 21st at the East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, Arkansas.

The Delta District O’Rama is a Regional 4-H event that is held in June every year where 4-Hers from the ages of 9 to 19, from 25 counties in the Delta District, come together to compete in a wide range of events. (more…)

Back Row L to R: Terri Wolfe, Beth Thurman, Diane Mazanti, Jan West, Sue Johnson, Bettye Kellum, Martha Weatherford, and Connie Mullis. Seated: Annette Rawls and Ann Burgess

The final meeting of the 2011-2012 year for Colonel William F. Slemons Ch. 977 was held at the Drew County Museum on June 26.

There were 10 members present and two guests. Officers for the 2012-2014 year selected were as follows: Beth Thurman, President; Connie Mullis, Vice-president; Martha Weatherford, Secretary; Annette Rawls, Treasurer; Sue Johnson, Registrar; Diane Mazanti, Chaplain; Ann Burgess, Historian; Jan West, Recorder of Military Service Awards; and Jo Ann Handley, Parliamentarian.

2012 is the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts in America. This will be a year to remember for the girls in Troop 1170. Each girl in the troop earned the highest award for their level. Skyler Nichols earned the Bronze Award for Junior Girl Scouts, Emily Smith, Jasmine Block and Kristen Benefield earned the Silver Award for Cadette Girl Scouts and Kailey Raye Barnett earned the Gold Award for Ambassador Girl Scouts. The Gold Award is equal to the Boy Scout Eagle Award. Each award took 2-3 years to complete. The girls and their leaders celebrated by going to San Antonio, Texas. While there they went to Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta, the Alamo, and the River Walk.

The Monticello Lions Club met at Western Sizzlin Restaurant, June 21, 2012. and elected Officers for the 2012-2013 year.

Shown here: l-r, David Anderson, Sec-Treas, Ray Ryburn, 1st V-Pres, John Bullock, Fmr Pres, Don Hogue, Pres, Colleen Handly, 2nd V-Pres, Mike Garvey, Board Member, Larry Fuller, Tail Twister and Board Member. Not shown are Nancy Miller, Lion Tamer and Board Member, and Sandra Patrick, Board Member.

L-R back: William F. Slemons Chapter members: Connie Mullis, Terri Wolfe, Beth Thurman, & Diane Mazanti; David O. Dodd Chapter members: Jean Pollard, Susan Railsback; Lt. James Jackson Gillicoat Chapter member: Barbara Nelson; David O. Dodd Chapter members: Sharon Wyatt and Sandra Poore; Hot Springs Chapter member: Nancy Haynes. Seated L-R: David O. Dodd member: Dorothy Wilkes, Hot Spring member: Martha Koon, David O. Dodd Chapter member: MarJo Dill. Non pictured: David O. Dodd Chapter member: Dee Lois Lawrence

Representatives from the UDC in District V met on May 19th at the Pine Bluff Country Club in Pine Bluff, AR, at 11:00 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. Representatives from the Pine Bluff area, David O. Dodd chapter; Monticello area, William F. Slemons Chapter; Hot Springs area, Hot Springs Chapter; and the Stuttgart area, Lt. James Jackson Gillcoat Chaper were present. There were fourteen members in attendance, and District Director, Susan Railsback of the David O. Dodd Chapter, presided over the meeting. (more…)

The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Association met May 17, 2012, at the UAM Agriculture Building. President Jason Cater called the meeting to order and asked Glynn Gibson to ask the blessing. The members and guests enjoyed a delicious fish supper provided and prepared by Drew County Farm Bureau, as well as, great desserts prepared by the ladies.

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Gabriel Hurtado, Clint Armstrong and Lindsey Wilkerson, Sesame School employees, Nancy Miller, Tommy Burrows, and Delbert Zimmerly all Lion's Club members.

The Warren and Monticello Lion’s Clubs work together to provide vision screenings to preschool children. The Lion’s Clubs came to Sesame School preschool and did vision screenings at no cost to the families for our children going to kindergarten.

In honor of Clifton and Marjorie Mae Bond, the Monticello Rotary Club Bond Achievement Scholarships are awarded to a one graduating senior (each) from Drew Central and Monticello High Schools, who have expressed intent to further their education at an accredited college or university, and to work toward completion of a bachelor’s degree on a full-time basis.

This scholarship is also awarded to a returning UAM student in good standing. Each of the three scholarships is presented to the recipients in $750 increments, prior to the beginning of the upcoming semester.

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