Monticello Live

Congratulations to Mike Smith, the Ryburn Automotive Salesman of the month for February.

Stop by Ryburns and see one of our friendly sales staff members for that new or like-new vehicle you’ve been wanting.

The City of Monticello held their first of four “Our Place” town hall meetings, Thursday night, hosted by assistant to the Mayor for planning, Zach Tucker.

A total of 9 folks attended the meeting, 4 from the TEA party,  Tucker, a county employee from Ward 2, and 2 city hall staff, who were signing in attendees (both live in Ward 2), MLive.

The 40 minute presentation dealt with planning and vision concepts.

The discussion, which lasted over an hour, was unexpectedly open to all.  The TEA party members and MLive, as well as others made the most of the opportunity to discuss the “SWOT” (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) to our area.

MLive is proud to feature all of the local Church activities, revivals, singings, and other events, every Sunday morning, here in the Sunday Bulletin.

My name is Tack. I lived out in the country until a couple of years ago, when my family move into town.

I used to be a “front yard dog,” but now I’m a “back yard dog,” and that’s why I don’t see my family as much as I used to.  They still love me, but want me to be happy.  I’m a yellow lab and VERY friendly.

Call Paw at 820-0077, and come meet me.  I’m an outside dog, and just want to live in the country again.  I miss my friends, the squirrels.

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A friendly, perculiar dog was found running loose in the Parkwood area.

If you’re missing your furry little friend, acll 723-3897

Now, at Ryburn Toyota, 72 months at 0% + $500 on 2014 Camrys, W.A.C.

Come see our wide selection of Camrys and other Toyotas

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“Happy 50th Birthday to me!”  (Sarcasm)

After 7 years of surpring local folks with slightly embarrassing photos that friends and co-workers have sent to MLive on their birthdays; it’s only fair that I do it to myself, as I turn “the big 5-0.”

This is the closest I have to a “weather channel photo,” from Hurricaine Gustav’s effects on Drew County, a few years ago.

This seems like a good time to say thanks for your support, your loyalty, and for agreeing that “what I think is newsworthy, is what you think is newsworthy.”

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Qualified applicants please mail or fax resume/application to:
Mainline Health Systems, Inc.
Attention: Jeni Williams, Clinical Quality Director
PO Box 509 – 106  East Speedway
Dermott, AR 71638 – Fax: 870-538-5412
Applications can be found at  www.mainlinehealth.net
Applications will be accepted until 3/7/2014
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At their last meetings, both the Monticello City Council and Drew Memorial Hospital board moved their meetings to be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 PM.

Schedule conflicts of board members was the topic of discussion in both cases.

Due to technical difficulties, the video from the Quorum Court meeting is unavailabe.

The screens below, however, provide the audio from the meeting.

After several years of attempting to get governmental assistance to help fund tornado sirens for Drew County, we’ve finally got funding to assist with the purchase of 27 tower sirens, which will be scattered around the county.

But as the years have passed by, many feel that the towers have been surpassed by digital technology, as the best way to go, to notify county residents of impending disanter, should it occur.

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Drew Central Schools will return to their normal class schedule on Thursday.

Parent – teacher meetings will be held following class from 3:30 til 7:30 PM

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Jessica Wishard, as she’s know to her Drew Central classmates recently was selected as a winner in the Grammy’s Amplified Awards. Out of over 5,000 entrants, she was one of only 3 shosen for the honor.

Amplifier Center Stage’s online platform allows emerging musicians to share their songs for a chance to have their music vetted by a panel of some of the biggest names in music today.

Her lated CD EP is available on ITunew, as well.

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This photo was taken, last week, by a MLive reader.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Judge Robert Akin announced Monday morning that the county-wide burn ban has been lifted, due to the recent rain, and the forecast for more rain this week.

In an unusual follow-up to the story below, about the burglary of cars on a local church’s parking lot last Sunday night, apparently the theives felt remorse when they opened their collection, finding a study Bible of one of the victims.

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Sunday night, Jan 26, as members of Enon Baptist Church on HWY 35 East were leaving their evening services, they began to realize their vehicles had been burglarized, while they were in the service.

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E-mail your non-commercial classified ads to joe@MonticelloLive.com

Include the item description, phone number, price and 1 photo.

For yard sales, include address, along with date and time.

Separate different items into different e-mails.

When your items sells, post a comment under the item telling us it has “SOLD”, and we will remove it from our listings.

Shoppers, for information about classified ads, please call the phone number that is posted in the ad.  Questions & answers won’t be posted.