March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
Chris Barnett of the Green Hill community has announced her candidacy for District 6 Justice of the Peace on the Drew County Quorum Court.
Barnett, a lifelong Drew County resident, is a 1971 graduate of Wilmar High School and received a cosmetology degree in 1972. For the past 38 years, she has worked in hair salons and operated a hairstyling business out of her home. She recently purchased The Hair Pen, and is now operating it as Chris’ Hair Care.
She has been married to Buddy Barnett, an employee of the Drew County Road Department, since 1976. They are the parents of four children, Laci Barnett Bratton and husband Rickie of the Green Hill community, Craig Barnett of Colorado, and the late Bryan Barnett and Nena Duncan. They also have five grandchildren. She is the daughter of Modeen and Walter Burt of Wilmar and the late Lloyd Herring. Other local family members include her sister, Kedran Handly; and two brothers, Tony and Creed Herring.
Barnett is a member of the Wilmar United Methodist Church, where she teaches the adult Sunday school class and is president of the United Methodist Women. Barnett has worked on a number of community projects, and is community minded..
“I’m not running against a partular issue or person, but am running for the people of distyrict 6, and the people of Drew County.”
“Iwill work hard for you; and your concerns are important to me.” Let’s work togethrt, and move forward.”
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
Juddson “Judd” Edward Meeks son of Jeff and Lexy Meeks celebrated his First birthday on Monday, March 8th.
He is the adored little brother of 5 year old sister Rylee Anne. He is the Grandson of Scott and Ginger Durham of Monticello, Jane and LaRon Meeks of Monticello and Rick and Lisa Pierce of Bradenton, Florida. He is the great grandson of Ruth and Lamar Hunter of Wilmar, Ann Pierce and the late Zan Pierce of Enon, The late Robert and Laura Wardlaw of Warren, and late Edgar and Olive Meeks of Montongo.
Happy Birthday Baby-love…we all love you very much and are blessed to have you.
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
Despite leading by three runs going into the bottom of the seventh inning Friday, the Monticello High School baseball team fell to the class 7A Bryant Hornets, 6-5 in the varsity non-conference match-up.
The visiting Billies got on the board first as Brandon Matthews singled up the middle and three batters later Taylor Smith got his seventh RBI of the season driving in Matthews with a two-base drive to the fence in left field. Monticello tacked on another run in the third as Thomas Lafever scored on a passed ball by Hornet catcher, Dylan Cross. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
Lost Dog – 1year old male blue and white Pitbull lost or stolen from an area behind Burger King.
Please call Chris Salazar at 870-224-2143 or contact the Monticello Animal Clinic, if you know where this dog is.
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
FOR SALE: Washer and dryer in good condition.
You pick up for $90.00 ea.
Call 723-5838
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
For sale: 26″ Toshiba Color TV.
Not flat-screen. Satellite or cable-ready.
Includes original remote and Directv remote.
Sale price $75.
Call Walter Chapman at 870-367-9881 or 870-723-7882.
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March 16th, 2010 by Submitted
SOFA AND CHAIR FOR SALE
ASKING $50.00.
CALL 870-367-9268 FOR DETAILS
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
MMS gymnasts won the Jr District gym meet last week in Camden.
In addition to the team win, team member Laura Swain scored high point overall and was named as the Junior District Champion.
Chelsea was ranked third in point overall.
Members of the team are: Ashley Temple, Keeli Leonard, Elizabeth Echols, Summer Chase, Chelsea Burton, Laura Swain, Jamie Fleming, My’Shellie Thompson, Anna St. John, Coach Amanda Terry, and Abby Phillips
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
Persons wishing to honor or memorialize a loved one or friend who has suffered from cancer are reminded that luminarias may be purchased for the 15th Annual Relay for Life scheduled April 23rd & 24th.
A minimum donation of $10 per Luminaria is requested. Checks may be made payable to the American Cancer Society and mailed to Kay Crook, 1008 Binns Drive, Monticello AR 71655. Please note name of person, honor or memory and name and address if you want an acknowledgement card sent to the family.
If you have questions, Kay Crook may be contacted at 460-1580.
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March 15th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 14th, 2010 by Submitted
Seth,
Happy 21st Birthday!!!
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Joleah & Tad
P.S. Go Hogs!!!
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted

Monticello Intermediate School, Director Haley Greet
Southeast Arkansas Festival Chorus performed Saturday, March 6, at the Drew Central Earl Willis Auditorium. Participating schools were Crossett Middle School, Drew Central Middle School, Jimmy Brown Elementary in Star City, McGehee Elementary, Monticello Intermediate, Reed Elementary in Dumas, Rison Elementary, and Warren Elementary, with 88 students in all from grades 4-6.

Drew Central Middle School, Director Janine Eubanks
Students rehearsed throughout the day and enjoyed a performance by the UAM Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Kent Skinner. “The performance went very well and plans are being made to have the chorus again next year,” said Janine Eubanks.

- Reed Elementary School in Dumas, Director Terri Black
Selections directed by Haley Greer of MIS were “Little David, Play on Your Harp” (spiritual), “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Latin canon), “Skip to My Lou” and “Sandy Land” (partner song), “Shenandoah,” “Let Music Surround You” (a round), and “The Happy Wanderer.”

Crossett Middle School, Director Lucille Smith
”The performance went very well and plans are being made to have the chorus again next year,” said Janine Eubanks.

- McGehee Elementary School, Director Claudia Horton

- Rison Elementary School, Director Wilma Trout

Jimmy Brown Elementary School in Star City, Director Glynetta Burnett

Warren Elementary School, Director Melissa McBee
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
I have found a lost dog, a large German Sheppard, It was found by our family near the saw mill on Winchester Rd.
Anyone who may know it’s owner, please contact:
(870) 460-0128 or (870) 820-6688 and ask for Lois
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 13th, 2010 by Submitted
Emerson record player/turntable, Model # 740;
Emerson solid state AM/FM/8-track tape recorder/player, Model # 4100 R;
Speakers come with set. Works good. All pieces just $25.00. Call 367-7329.
Tags: Other Items, Televisions
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March 12th, 2010 by Submitted
David Rodela completed the 26.2 mile Marathon in Little Rock, Sunday.
This was his first time to enter a marathon and his time was only 5 hours 11 minutes 55 seconds, not bad for a 50 year old! David said he is looking forward to next year for a better time.
Rodella and his wife, Marie, drove home they planned not only how to run next year, but how they could work on living more healthy.
David said, “even though I didn’t win, as I crossed that finish line I felt like I was a winner. It was truly a awesome undertaking. to sum it up it was a honor to run along side so many winners ~ all of them.”
Congratulations, David!!
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March 12th, 2010 by Submitted
ESTATE AUCTION
March 20th, at 110 Katie Lane, Monticello
Preview begins at 9 am – Auction starts at 10 am.
www.orrellauctions.com
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March 12th, 2010 by Submitted
Dear Editor,
The power and responsibility to stop payments for insurance benefits to quorum court members lies solely in the hands of those nine sitting quorum court members who are justices elected to establish laws in Drew County. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 11th, 2010 by Submitted
For Sale: Designer wedding gown. Mori Lee # 4202
White & lace gown; strapless sweetheart bodice;
Corset tie back with chapel length train; Size 4.
Paid $700, asking $400
Call 870-723-6474.
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March 11th, 2010 by Submitted
Happy Birthday Mama!!!!! Have a terrific day…..do something fun!!!!
We love you so much!
Jen & Randy, Heath, Cassidy, Charley & Andrea,
Tay, Trent, Syd, Krissy & Lester, and Jeff
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March 11th, 2010 by Submitted
Big Daddy Mike Zieman
is one fine racecar demon
his chef skills will keep you dreamin’
and when it comes to Farm Bureau, he’s always teamin’
He’s always on the phone,
so, good luck getting a dial tone
Ice cream is his favorite in a cone
and in the kitchen, he’s always in the zone
50 years old, he is today
I hope he never changes in any way.
Love Suzanne, Meri Whitney and Mckenzie.
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March 11th, 2010 by Submitted
The Monticello Lions Club visited Sesame School and did free vision screenings to the children who are going to kindergarten for the 2010-2011 school year.
Dr. Ferguson interpreted the results of the vision screenings for the Lions Club. The Monticello Lions Club worked with the Warren Lions Club to get these screenings done.
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March 11th, 2010 by Submitted
Prom Dress, Size: 20
Bought from: Glitter n Things/El Dorado
Worn only for 3 hrs.
Rich purples, sequences, strap less
Form fitting at the top, flows out at the bottom
Asking $200.00 or best offer
870-723-8487 or 870-367-9035
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
The Friends of the Library, who are sponsoring the Art Show and Sale, are inviting all former Monticello Art League members and other local artists in Drew, Bradley, Lincoln, Desha, and Chicot counties to submit their artwork to the show.
Specifically the show will be held April 13-17 with artwork being submitted on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. Artwork must be appropriately framed or matted and suitable for hanging or free standing. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional work may be submitted, however, size and quantity of artwork may be limited according to space available. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
Happy 20th Birthday Josh.
Hope you have a wonderful day and many more birthdays to follow.
Love, Mom and Dad
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
Ashley Reed will be hosting Drew Central’s annual talent show as her senior project on Thursday, March, 18th at 6:30 pm at the Earl Willis Auditorium.
Every year DC holds a talent show but this year, as her senior project, Ashley has turned it into an oppurtunity to help our home state because the proceeds from this show will be donated to Arkansas Childrens Hospital. The contestants will be judged this year and the winner will recieve a trophy at the end of the night.
Admission to watch the show is $1.00 and all donations will be welcome and very appreciated.
Please come out and support Drew Centrals many talented students and the children of Arkansas.
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
Jaci Raylene Donaldson is celebratied her 5th birthday on February 21st.
She is the daughter of Chris and Kathy Donaldson of Monticello.
Grandparents are Karen and Floyd Donaldson of Dermott.
Siblings are Tyler and Sarah Birks of Monticello.
Her interests include annoying her older brother and sister, and taking Dance and Gymnastics at Monticello Dance Academy with Ms. Allison.
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
GARAGE SALE — Northgate, 204 Jaci Lane. Saturday, March 13, 6-11 AM.
Home decor, clothes, magazines, glassware, odds and ends. Come on by.
Tags: Yard sales
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
FREE to a good home ,two year old full blooded male Rat Terrier without papers.
Raised with children, other dogs, and a cat.
870-224-1083
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
For the second consecutive week, the University of Arkansas at Monticello softball team swept the Gulf South Conference-West Division weekly awards with true freshman Faith Lund being named player of the week and sophomore Kayla Jackson earning pitcher of the week honors for the second time this season.
Lund (Bentonville, Ark.) was instrumental in UAM’s 7-0 week, which included a four-game sweep of Delta State to open GSC play. The freshman hit .565 with three home runs and had 10 runs batted in while also scoring five times. She had at least two hits in each of the last six games, including a three-hit effort in a 10-1 win over the Lady Statesmen. Her home runs against Alcorn State and DSU put UAM ahead in those contests. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 10th, 2010 by Submitted
Bissell Powerforce Bagless Turbo vacuum, Hepa Filter, 12 Amps, Model No. 6596, like new,
$25.,
call 367-7329
Tags: Appliances, Other Items
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March 9th, 2010 by Submitted
Monticello High School will be hosting a junior varsity baseball jamboree Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Billie Field.
Games will be limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes or 5 innings and will begin at 9:00 a.m. Following is the game schedule:
9:00 – Monticello vs. White Hall
10:45 – White Hall vs. Dumas
12:30 – Dumas vs. Crossett
2:15 – Crossett vs. Watson Chapel
4:00 – Watson Chapel vs. Hermitage
5:45 – Hermitage vs. Star City
7:30 – Star City vs. Monticello
A portion of the proceeds will go to defer medical expenses for Advance Monticellonian sports editor Danny Scott.
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March 9th, 2010 by Submitted

Senator Jeffress, Katie, Weston, and Katie's cousin, who she has helped several years
State Senator Jimmy Jeffress visited Drew Central schools Monday to extend congratulation to Katie Taylor, age 13, who was named one of Arkansas’ top two youth volunteers for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Katie, a seventh-grader at Drew Central Middle School, created games and activities to help her young autistic cousin learn basic school subjects, and has helped educate hundreds of adults and young people about autism. “In 2004, when my cousin Weston was diagnosed with autism, I read that most autistic children’s minds are two years behind their age, but that it can be helped,” said Katie.
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