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Faye Shepard of Monticello won the Movie Basket which included 8 passes to Hollywood Cinema

In an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society during Drew County’s Relay for Life event, Team SeaArk sponsored several raffles.

Scott Phelps of Monticello won the Kid’s Bucket of Fun

One raffle was on a chance to win a 1448MV SeaArk Boat in which the team sold 193 tickets. Other raffles included a movie basket, a kid’s Bucket of Fun kit and a children’s Easter Basket.
Darlene Johnson of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho was the winner of the boat.

Anthony Adams won the Kid’s Easter Basket.

Overall Team SeaArk raised over $1,500 during Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society.

The 2010 Drew County Relay for Life was held April 23rd and 24th at the Drew Central multi-purpose Gymnasium. The event was originally scheduled to be held at UAM pond, but was moved indoors due to the threat of severe weather.

The Relay for Life is an annual event to benefit the American Cancer society. This year twenty-three teams participated in fundraising events raising over $45,000 dollars for the ACS. Thanks to all the hard work from all the teams participating and the individuals who make up those teams. The Drew County Relay for Life Committee members would also like to thank all the corporate sponsors in the community for there support.

An award celebration is scheduled for Monday, May 10th, for all participating teams to be recognized and awards given for outstanding achievements. More information on this event will be announced at a later date.

Congratulations Drew County on another successful year and remember less cancer means more birthdays.

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Relay for Life Benefit Cookout
Friday, April 16, 2010
9AM-?
Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot

 Slab Ribs 12.00
Boston Butts 10.00
1/2 Chickens 3.00
BBQ Sandwich 1.00
Smoke Sausage 1.00

Drew Memorial Hospital’s Relay for Life team sold 259 Hamburger Plates last Friday, raising $1,295!!!

The team also raffled of 10 gift baskets.

Way to go DMH!!

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.

On April 23rd, Monticello walkers go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This celebration of life brings together numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer in a unified effort to fight back.

Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at Weevil Pond for an overnight relay that celebrates anyone who has battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost and empowers all to fight back against the disease.

Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life — including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, faith-based groups and community volunteers — to join together to fight cancer. Relay For Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.

Teams involved in the Relay for Life event will all work countless hours before, during and even after the event in an effort to raise money. Teams will host auctions, have a bake sale, sell t-shirts, etc. Team SeaArk Boats is sponsoring a raffle for a chance to win a SeaArk 1448MV boat (valued at $2,695). Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by call­ing 870-723-1870, stopping by SeaArk Boats at 728 West Patton Street in Monticello or seeing any team member. The drawing will be held April 23rd at the Relay for Life event and you do not need to be present to win. A discounted trailer will also be available for purchase to the winner of the boat.

“Relay For Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser,” said Judy Wade, Team SeaArk Boats captain. “Many of the participants will be people who have been dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life fol­lowing cancer treatment.” (more…)

It is time again for the Drew County Relay for Life and volunteers are needed for entertainment.

The event is Friday, April 23 beginning at 6 pm and ending at 6 am on Saturday, April 24, at McCloy Park. The event needs entertainment for all night long. So, if you know of someone or you would like to volunteer for a time slot, please contact Kim Kendrick at 870-723-5038.

Please come out and help us create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!!!!!!

There will be a Relay for Life Committee meting at noon on Tuesday in the dining room of Union Bank on the square.

Volunteers are needed to help plan this year’s event. If you would like to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays please plan to attend.

Lunch will be served, so if you do plan to attend please contact Sandra Norris @ 723-2920 to let her know.

Madison Norris, age 5, daughter of Bo & Stephanie Norris, collected $80.00 for Relay for Life.

Madison collected change for Relay for Life in honor of her “Grandpa Thomas” who had cancer.

Madison collected her change at Small Wonder Daycare.

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RELAY FOR LIFE-CARRIE WELLENBERGER’S TESTIMONY ABOUT HER CHILDREN-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

RELAY FOR LIFE AWARDS-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

RELAY FOR LIFE LUMINARIAS-2009-04-24 from MonticelloLive on Vimeo.

Relay for Life Team Captain’s Meeting, Monday, April 6th, at  5:30PM, to be held at Pauline Baptist Church, Family Life Center.

All Team Captains as well as everyone who has an interest in the Relay are strongly encouraged to attend! (more…)

UNION BANK’S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM IS SPONSORING ABBQ SANDWICH MEAL FUNDRAISER

MEAL INCLUDES: BBQ SANDWICH, COLE SLAW, BAKED BEANS & BROWNIES OR COOKIES.
AMOUNT………$5.00
WHEN………….FRIDAY APRIL 3RD 11:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
WHERE………..MAIN OFFICE ON THE SQUARE

 TAKE OUT OR EAT IN
THIS IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, SO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO EAT WITH YOU ON FRIDAY.

Union Bank is proud to announce that Jim Moore of Monticello is the lucky winner of the RELAY FOR LIFE “BARROW” fund raiser. CONGRATULATIONS Jim!!!!

The Robin Hood Family will present a gospel music concert, Saturday night, from  5-8 p.m. at Drew Central’a Earl Willis Auditorium.  Other guests will also be on the program.

There is no charge for admission, but donations will be taken

Come out and support this very worthy cause

Sponsored by Drew Central Relay for Life team.

Simmons Bank is collecting used cell phones as a fund raiser for the Relay for Life.

Collected phones will be sold to Cellular Recycler and proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society during the Relay.

Used cell phones may be dropped off by March 6, 2009 at Simmons Bank in Monticello, Simmons Bank, hte ATT Corporate Store, and Custom Wireless in Monticello.

Commercial Bank recently sponsored “The Cutest Kid” contest, to support “Relay for Life”.

Friday was the last day of the contest, and the winner was announced.

Nick Chapman, the 7 month old son of Nathan and Melissa Chapman’s photo was chosen as the winner.

Nick’s photo showed him wearing a camouflage chef’s hat and bib.

Nick’s dad, the owner of Nates Place, has also been seen wearing camouflage, as he did while being a part of the winning team at last years Rough & Ready Days Chicken Cook Off.

Nick will received a trophy and a “goody bag” on Monday

Elizabeth Echols, Kylee Young and McKenzie Zieman celebrated their 13th birthday last Saturday with a formal dance.

The girls idea for the theme of the dance waS to raise money for the Relay for Life. Instead of a gift, each girl asked their friends to bring a donation for The Relay for Life, to support the American Cancer Society.

This donation is in memory of their friends’ Mom, India Pace who passed away last year with breast cancer. The amount that was collected was $851.00 This will be given during the Relay in April.

Special thanks to Carita Ryburn, Stephanie Wright, and each of the girls’ moms for the decorations, and Paul Griffin for spinning the records.  Photos at the event were taken by Laura McNeese.

The night was a BLAST !!!