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This week’s One Monticello Life story features a member of our community that has been mentioned to MLive as a good candidate for recognition more times than any other. She is well known throughout the entire city, yet she isn’t a politician, doctor, lawyer, or in the public spotlight at all.

MLive recently received an email from a local business leader saying, “I went through the Taco Bell drive-thru today and realized that for a very long time, I have heard this sweet little voice take my order, and how nice she always is, and I took the time to thank her for a job well done.

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Eddy Deaton has a new title at the Monticello Police Department as of January 2012… Chief Deaton. He takes his future goals for the department very seriously.

 “I want to make the Monticello Police Department one of the best departments in the state. I want the officers to have the most updated training and equipment out there. I want to see all law enforcement agencies working together to accomplish a common goal of professional enforcement of the law, and community involvement, to aid in preventing and stopping crime.”

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Sheila Gardner and Kim Wilson, Monticello & Statewide Teacher of the Year, at the Awards Banquet

At the MEDC / Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, each school district honored one teacher as their “Teacher of the Year.”

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MADD Mock DWI / 4/13/2009
“In memory of Rooster”

Tuesday would have been your twenty second birthday.

It’s hard to believe that you have been gone three years, today.

We miss you everyday but have much comfort knowing “my soul finds rest in GOD alone: my salvation comes from HIM. He alone is my rock and my salvation: He is my fortress, I will never be shaken”.

I am sure that you have had the best birthday celebration ever and I am sure you are dancing around.If I know you: probally trying to teach the angels how to do the “motorcycle” dance that your NENE never mastered!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my baby boy!

Love you, forever and always,

Momma
(Based from a comment posted on Dustin’s birthday, Tuesday.)

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Bill and Beverly Burchfield are a well-known duo in Monticello. Both have devoted their lives to God, the church, and serving others. Many in the community have referred to them as a great choice for the next One Monticello Life due to how they touch other’s lives every day.

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“I grew up in a different time than what kids today are. Living was foot-loose and fancy-free! You didn’t lock your doors, you left your windows open, you left your car unlocked. We kids would get together on our bikes early in the morning and ride all around town and we wouldn’t get back home until dark. I don’t think any of our parents ever knew where we were, but they knew we’d be back home.” (more…)

Since 1964, the name “Ray” has been well known throughout Monticello and surrounding areas. It all began when C.L. Ray started “Ray’s” restaurant 46 years ago, and the family tradition has carried on since.

C.L. Ray’s grandson, Chris Ray was born February 24, 1974 to Mark and Laurie Ray. Chris grew up here in Monticello, and described it as “a great place to live, and a wonderful place to raise a family.” (more…)

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The Drew County Industry of the Year award was recently presented to Launius Enterprises, also known as The Marketplace, at the MEDC/Chamber of Commerce banquet. The Marketplace is a 47,000 square foot building in which space is offered to individuals and businesses in order to sell their products. This week’s One Monticello Life tells of the beginning and growth of The Marketplace and its owners, Gene and Shelly Launius.

When Gene and Shelly Launius moved to Monticello from Hector in order for Gene to continue his education in forestry, an idea like The Marketplace never crossed their minds. Years later after owning J&L Timber Company and Prestige Home Furnishings, they purchased the old building that currently houses The Marketplace in hopes to lease the property to other companies. After numerous failed attempts, Gene had an idea and started the wheels rolling.

The Marketplace opened in September of 2009 with 77 booth spaces available and one man’s dream of becoming “THE” place to shop in Southeast Arkansas. The booths completely filled up within a few months so work quickly began to open up more of the building for additional spaces. Located at 249 Hwy 425 North in what most Monticellonians remember as the old Safeway grocery store, The Marketplace currently has 190 retail booth spaces between two parts of the building with future plans of more being added once the third phase of the building is finished.

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The Drew County Business of the Year award was presented to the Drew County Developmentally Disabilities Council, Tuesday night at the MEDC/Chamber of Commerce banquet.

The DCDD operates several facilities in Drew and surrounding counties; has 275 employees;, and has a $4,p00,000 annual payroll.

This week’s One Monticello Life tells of the beginning and growth of the Drew County Developmental Disabilities Council, and their organizations.

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Allen and Ruby Lee Maxwell gave life to six children, one of which they named Tommy. It was May 4, 1949 when Tommy Maxwell came into the world in Warren, AR. Warren would be the city he would call home for all of his years growing up.

Life growing up was good in the Maxwell home. Allen worked with Arkansas Power and Light plus other side jobs that the kids were allowed to work with him.

“As kids, we helped dad with little odds and ends jobs like wiring and trimming trees. For fun, we loved to hunt and play sports. My favorite sport was football. I played until I hurt my back as a Junior in high school. I was injured during a game against Monticello High.” (more…)

Vernie and James Childress welcomed their first and only child, Angela, into the world on September 27, 1965. Angela’s household was a very stable environment where spirituality was prevalent and everything was in order. With a reverend as a father, and a mother with the same strong Christian values, she was raised to be mannerly, thoughtful, and to depend on God for everything.

“In our household you treated people the way you wanted to be treated,” Angela explained. She went on to say, “My dad gave me what I wanted, and Mom was the disciplinarian. She wanted me to learn how to earn everything. I was a big daddy’s girl, so Mom became the more strict one. Dad was my best friend.”

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With all of the dry weather, and the many fires that have been the subject of too many news stories on MonticelloLive, like the 1185 acre forest fire in Drew County recently, the Midway Route-New Light fire, and the Sadie Johnson Community Center fire, last week; Monticello’s fire chief seems to be a good person to introduce to everyone as this week’s One Monticello Life.

When you take a position as a leader or dept. head, you have to have the respect of your workers. Fire Chief Steven “Blue” Faulkner showed his true colors when in May of 2009, he went into the a burning home on Winchester Road, to wake a man and drag him out of the burning mobile home.

Born in Vicksburg, MS and raised in Drew County, Steve Faulkner was the youngest of Mary and Leon Faulkner’s five children. Growing up with so many siblings presented plenty of opportunity for sibling fighting, but also a lot of fun.

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The oldest of seven children, Sylvia Simon describes life growing up as “very busy.” Raised mostly in Warren, AR, she says that things in her family were a little different than in your traditional family.

“We didn’t watch TV at all, so we entertained ourselves in other ways like gardening, quilting, crocheting, and things like that. I’m really an old lady I guess because those are still the things I do.. those are my hobbies now.” (more…)

“My mom taught me, if you want anything, you have to do it yourself.”

Raised by single mother, Rhonda Findley, Toni Findley learned early in life what it meant to work hard for what you want, and to lean on those closest to you. Her childhood years shaped a strong passion to help single parents, and to always believe in second chances for others.

Toni attended McGehee schools until her family moved to Monticello right before her sixth-grade year. School was not easy for Toni. She suffered from ADHD and said the problems that came with the condition made everything difficult, from schoolwork to making friends.

Toni & her mom, Rhonda Findley, at the Miss Drew County Pageant

“I was very impulsive, blunt, and I couldn’t wait my turn for anything. It made things really difficult. I was also a perfectionist so if I couldn’t do something the perfect way, I just wouldn’t try to do it at all. I’d rather give nothing than only do it half-way.” (more…)

Growing up in a single-parent home, Shay Gillespie never could have dreamed all that he would accomplish in his future. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he was taught to work hard and to trust God to provide everything he needed.

“Growing up we were poor, but we didn’t know we were poor. Back then everyone in the community raised you… and made sure you had everything you needed.” – Rev. Gillespie

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Drew Central Superintendant Wayne Fawcett, UAM Provost David Ray, and Monticello Superintendant Bobby Harper, at last week's MEDC meeting.

He’s been an inspiration and an example to college students for decades; everyone in town recognizes his name, and his voice: now sit back and join in on a visit with UAM Provost David Ray, this week’s One Monticello Life. (more…)

John Hoy began his life in the small town of Hughes, AR. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, James and Zenobia Graham. Mr. Hoy’s mother dropped out of high school in order to work on the farms in northeast Arkansas, and then earned her GED. She went on to receive her nursing license as well, and her promise was that all of her children would graduate from high school. They did.

Mr. Hoy, meeting with Monticello's new teachers, in preparation for the new school year.

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As summer comes to an end, and children gear up to head back to school, students of Drew Central High will be welcomed by a new face this year.

New to the district, Principal Steve Noble has had quite a journey that’s landed him right here in Monticello.

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Friday night, between 300-400 people gathered at the Stop-the-Hate on 8/8/08 rally at City Park, to show unity for a safer community, and to remember the lives that have been lost by crime and violence in our area.

The program organized by Officer George Strain, who was a One Monticello Life topic in October of last year, and Susan Davis, who is this week’s feature.

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While waiting in line for Sunday lunch with my pastor and his wife at a local restaurant, I visited for a few minutes with Rick & Fran Haney.  After we had been seated, I noticed how many other people had stopped by their table to visit for a moment with the couple.  Over and over, people would pause just to say “high”.

“Burlington folks” will know Rick, while most people recognize Fran from her desk assisting customers at Union Bank’s main branch.  She has helped me many times by notarizing documents, and another time when a relative’s checks were stolen.  Both Rick and Fran are friendly, helpful people, and good selections for One Monticello Life.

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With today being Father’s Day, Mr. Pete Rowe has been chosen the the One Monticello Life for this week.

Mr. Pete is the father of 3 adult children; Vernon who works in the environmental field and lives in Pittsburgh, TX; Norman, who lives in Cabot, Retired from the Air Force after 20 years, and is employed in the computer field; and Sue, who lives here in Monticello, and is a former factory and health-care worker. 

 Pete Rowe was employed by Arkla gas, beginning as a serviceman, with meter reading responsibilities, and retiring 32 years later as district manager for the Dumas district.

He originally started with Arkla after working for the McGehee water dept for 3 years.

Mr. Pete was born and raised in McGehee, where he remained until 1976.

Mr. Rowe was in the 11th grade at McGehee, when he left school to join navy in 1944.  He completed his educaiton after returning from military service.

He served in the U.S. Navy with 2 years active duty, where he served aboard the U.S.S Seagull, stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After his active duty, he served 18 more years in the Navy reserve. 

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Dailyn Johnston, is the daughter of David and Lyndie Johnston, and has a younger brother, Josh, who is three.

I’ve known Dailyn and her family for several years, and at the age of 9, Dailyn is involved in more activities than most adults. (more…)

This week’s One Monticello Life person is the youngest that has been featured, since I took over the site last year.  But as a Drew Central High School Senior, she has made a big difference in small school, a long way from Monticello.

Erica Hood is the daughter of Steve and Amanda Hood. She graduated from Drew Central High School last Tuesday night.

At Drew Central, she was enrolled in the Honors Dept., which is also referred to as the “college prep” level of study.  She was also able to complete some college courses, as well.

Her plans are to attend UAM for two years, and then transfer to UCA, to complete her degree in speech and language pathology. (more…)

Election Day is Tuesday, and with all of the recent conversation about City Council Members, it seems like a good time to feature one of them on One Monticello Life.  Since a current candidate would not really be appropriate, we’ll visit with Al Peer, who did not have an opponent this election.

Al Peer is currently serving his 5th term on the Monticello City Council.  In 10 years of service he’s seen a lot of changes take place in Monticello.

Al first ran for Alderman in 1998, because he felt that he could make a difference in the city, especially in support of efforts benefiting the youth and the elderly.

Mr. Al has been employed by the State of Arkansas for 30 years.  He began with the Employment Security Division for one year, and then moved to Human Services, providing for the needs of developmentally challenged individuals.  He works at the Human Development Center in Warren, in the administration department.  He considers the best part of his job to be the times that he’s been able to help people in that area. 

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Gretchen and James Cucurullo and their daughter Tessa left Mississippi and Louisiana, along with other family and friends, August 2005, to get out of the path of Hurricane Katrina.

Their intentions were to evacuate and to take Tessa to a motel for a few days of swimming and fun with her nieces, friends, and cousins, then return home. Days turned into weeks, and Tessa began school in Monticello.

They have been profoundly impacted by what they have gone through, with not being able to find out if all their loved ones were safe, and not knowing if they had lost everything.  As the family sat in their motel room for weeks, they found out they were in a very special place.

Gretchen says she could not begin to tell anyone about her life without trying to let them know how one town (and its people) mean so much to them.  She could write a book about all the acts of kindness shown to them in Monticello.  She says, “We have received a lesson in the human spirit that we will never forget.”

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Joe Williams, Jr. was born and raised in Monticello, and graduated from Monticello High School in 1982.  He attended and graduated from UAM with a B.A. in computer science.

Joe has spent the last 4 years employed as receiving manager for School Apperal’s Star City facility, but is best know from the more than 20 years he spent at Burlington Industries, here in Monticello.

He started working at Burlington in 1982, but was told by the personnel manager that if he was going to quit school, that he wasn’t going to get hired, but that he should get promoted after he graduated.  Joe took the challenge, completed his education, and began his way up the Burlington ladder of supervision.

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Doug Knight was born in Springhill, LA, but his family moved to Drew County when he was 2 years old.  Doug grew up in the Plantersville area, and graduated from Drew Central High School.

Doug continued his education by taking industrial electricity classes at Pines vo-tech in Pine Bluff. 

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This week’s One Monticello Life breaks from the traditional “interview” format that is usually used, because something happened in Monticello Friday that may change, and save, many lives.

At the end of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Mock DWI Accident Re-enactment, Steve Brantley came forward to tell the approximately 900 students present why he became involved with MADD.

This week’s edition is based on the comments that Steve shared with them.

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2 years ago, Jeff told about the life of Jesus, as the One Monticello Life for Easter Sunday. I suppose that featuring my Saviour has become an Easter tration, but if Christ hasn’t become the most important part of your life, he’is there waiting to accept you, as the hymn says, “Just As I Am”.

There’s not a more deserving subject for this week’s feature. Jesus, the One who has changed more lives than anyone else who ever walk on the earth, including mine. After reading, be sure to play the video at the bottom.

May God bless you all. – Joe Burgess

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Today is Easter and celebrated many ways throughout Monticello. Children enjoy the candy received from new-found Easter eggs. Spiral ham, mashed potatoes and fresh rolls are served at many family gatherings. Much of this happens after a time of reflection and celebration at one of the 50+ Christian churches in the area. The Holy One that is celebrated on this holiday isn’t a local, but Jesus Christ is found in the hearts of many Monticellonians. This is His story.

Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, Israel. Roman historians subsequently used the birth of Jesus as the dividing line of history using A.D. (Anno Domini, which is Latin for “the year of our Lord”) to mark the coming of Christ.

Jesus was born into humble circumstances. His mother’s name was Mary who was of the Israelite tribe of Judah. At best, the circumstances of his birth were complicated. Mary was engaged to marry Joseph, also of the tribe of Judah. Joseph could trace his lineage back to Abraham. Jewish lineage and ancestry was sacred to the Israelites. However, before they were married, Mary confessed to Joseph that she was pregnant but claimed that the pregnancy was a result of news she had received from an angelic messenger. (more…)

As the electronics field has changed over the years, so has Rick Hales.  Rick’s job description is “electronics technician”, but that covers a wide range of areas.  

Rick began in electronics back in 1981, when he worked at Cass Martin’s Radio Shack, behind the Union Bank University Branch. 

Rick was well known for years from the Drew Satellite business he operated, which was located on the old Lucky’s Chevrolet lot, where Ryburn’s is now.

Now, with the advancement of technology, Rick’s project for this week will be installing a “smart classroom” at UAM.  Smart classrooms bring the current high-tech of interactivity, into an educational setting.  Smart classrooms take power-point from a screen in the front of the room, and puts it directly into the touch-screen that is located in front of each student.  When the instructor writes on their work station, it instantly appears on each of the students panels, and becomes a part of the lesson.  Instant, color-sensitive, and it responds to the touch.  Now that’s a long way from the old chalkboards, that so many of us grew up with.  Rick has installed this type of system in Monticello and McGehee schools already.

Rick also has been in the field of installing sound and projection systems in churches and schools, for several years.  One of his recent projects was the MeGehee Elementary Cafetorium, which included a Dell projector, a 10 foot projection screen, and wireless microphones.

Rick is also a DirecTV dealer, and has been with them since the company began.

Rick told MonticelloLive that he considers the best part of his work to be what he does in the educational field.   ”It’s great to be a part of improving the classroom teaching setting”, he added.

Rick was born, raised, and graduated, here in Monticello, “actually I was born at the old hospital, where the empty lot is at N. Main and Jefferson,” he commented.

Rick attended UAM for 3 years, before entering the military, and taking part of many of their computer classes. 

Rick served in the National Guard for 13 years, and was stationed in Korea twice, and Germany once.  He entered the service as a private, and progressed to the ranks of Lieutenant, and then to Captain.  He also worked at the Pentagon for 2 years, while on the staff of the Army Chief of Staff.

Rick is shown here with his wife of 23 years, Cathy, and their year old golden retriever, Chloe.  Cathy can be considered a “professional grandmother”, since she is so dedicated to her grandchildren.

The Hales’ have 3 children;

Chris Owen, who is married to Laura, and has a 2 year old son, Jacob.

Candice, who is married to Keith Jordan.  They have a 3 year old son, Colton, and are expecting twins. (I noticed Grandma’s big smile), and

Jamie, who is a Senior at Drew Central.

Cathy describes Rick as, “a wonderful Christian man, and father.”

Rick and Cathy are very active at First Assembly of God Church, where Rick serves as media engineer, working with all types of electronic equipment.

Their hobbies include spending time with each other, sometimes while riding a Suzuki 1500 together.  Rick says, “I got it for me, but she loves it as much as I do.”

They also spend a lot of time working with ministry projects for First Assembly.  

Aside from Chloe, they have a 9 year old Shitzu, named Sadie.

Rick’s favorites include:

Restaurants-Aside from Monticello’s good ones, Molly’s in Warren.

TV show-Deal or No Deal.

Movie-Cool Hand Luke.

Actor-Robert DeNiro.

Book-The Bible.

Music-Praise and Worship.

Song or Hymn-He Reigns. 

Cathy told me that Rick’s favorite phrase is, “Nothing happens in our lives that the Lord can’t handle.

Thanks Rick for all you do to improve our schools and church facilities, and for sharing your One Monticello Life.

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Sgt. Larry Smith, Sr.
Criminal Investigator
Monticello Police Department
 

I have known Larry Smith for several years, but never really spent much time around him, until my wife’s truck was broken into a couple of years ago, and he worked the case.

When I started covering the Police Dept. for MonticelloLive,  I began to consider Larry to be a good friend.  I, like so many others was shocked to here about Larry’s battle with cancer.  There are a couple of links below that will take you to the story about the wristbands that local police officers are selling, information about the cook-out to help cover Larry’s medical expenses on April 11 & 12, and photos from Larry’s recent plane ride over Lake Monticello. 

But first, here is this week’s One Monticello Life edition, written by Larry’s longtime, family friend, Trish Harvey.

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Donna White is a special person.  April 1st will be Donna’s 4 year anniversary working at the Drew County Development Disabilities Adult Center. 

She began there working in The Other Way, their thrift store, and has since been serving as an instructor there, working with the organization’s clients, “not only in a classroom setting, but also with life-skills such as cooking, general housekeeping, basic money management, and picking out daily clothes,” Donna explained.  She continued, “We also spend time teaching them “people skills”, such as shaking hands, and not hugging people when you meet them in public.”

Donna explained, “Our students are normal people, just like everyone else, it’s just that some things take more time.  They desire love and attention, just like we do.  It really makes me appreciate what I do, when I see someone’s face light up, when they’ve achieved a goal, or accomplished a task that they’ve been working on.”

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Aside from Monticello’s 2 Time & Temperature telephone numbers, the Monticello Police Department’s number probably got answered Friday and Saturday more than any other number in Monticello.

First, let me say that I’ve spent 3 years working in the field of law enforcement dispatching, and although MPD answers call for the Police Dept, Sheriff’s Office, all area fire depts., both ambulance services, the rescue unit, and at times for the Arkansas State Police, just remember, they ARE NOT responsible for Cablevision, or for Entergy.

Now with that out of the way, let me tell you more about Gail Hyatt, this week’s One Monticello Life.

Mrs. Gail was born and raised in the Monticello area, and graduated from Monticello High School.  She then added a year of college, also here in Monticello.

She had worked at Arvin for 7 years, until the plant closed down, and was then hired as Monticello’s first female dispatcher, by Chief Otis Allen, back when dispatchers also worked as jailers.  That was 24 years ago.

She is now Lieutenant over the communications unit of the police dept.

In November, she will celebrate her 20th anniversary being married to former Drew County Sheriff David Taylor Hyatt.  They got married the year that he retired from being Sheriff.

Gail’s hobbies include shopping, cooking, and listening to audio-books.

They have 2 dogs, one is half lab and half Great Dane; the other is half Pyrenees.

Gail’s favorites include:

Restaurant-Q & Y, Ameca, and Young’s Country Cooking

TV shows-C.S.I. (all of them) and Grey’s Anatomy

Phrase-”no comment” was her reply

Movie-An Affair to Remember, starring Cary Grant

Actor-John Wayne

Music-country

Song or Hymn-Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art

Author-James Patterson

Lois Sanders, a dispatcher for MPD for 20 years, considers Gail to be, “a great co-worker, and a very good friend.”

Mrs. Gail told MonticelloLive that the best thing about her job is “Being able to help people.”  Over the past 24 years there’s no telling how many thousands of Monticello residents have gotten help, soon after Mrs. Gail answered the phone, “Police department”.

Unofficial counts estimate that MPD dispatch answered around 400 calls each day, Friday and Saturday.   Now that’s “serving the public.”

With the bad weather in Monticello over the weekend, and for the many times that they’re there, when very little is happening, except for that one person with a crisis, our thanks go out to all of the dispatchers of the Monticello Police Dept., including Mrs. Gail.

Mrs. Gail, thanks for sharing your One Monticello Life.

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One year ago this week, Cliff Ferrell of Star City, purchased “Signs Plus Shirts” from the Davis’, and became a Monticello business owner.

Last October, he also took over operations of  ”Athletic Awards & Apparel”, and merged the two businesses into one, and moved from the “produce shed” on HWY 278 East, to the south side of the Monticello Square.

Tomorrow morning, the combined business will be know as “LA Graphics”.  (“LA” stands for Lower Arkansas.)

Cliff has been in the sign business for 18 years, mainly in the Star City area, and has spent 12 years in the field of law enforcement, including serving as a Lincoln County deputy.

Cliff told me he chose Monticello because he saw Monticello as an “excellent opportunity for business”.  He had considered Warren, Dumas, and other nearby towns, but was impressed by the possibilities in Monticello.

Cliff was born and raised in Warren, and graduated from Warren High School.  Cliff’s dad spent 38 years as a maintenance supervisor for the Arkansas National Guard.

Cliff has been married to Mrs. Sandra for 30 years.  She will be the new Clinic Coordinator for the new clinic affiliated with Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas, working with Dr. David Chambers.  She has been the Nursing Administrator for Correctional Medical Services, based out of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility.

Cliff’s business partner, Dixie, a 6 year old, extremely gentle black lab, is uaually around the store with him, unless she’s helping him on a service call.

The Ferrells are members of Yorktown First Baptist Chur ch.

Cliff’s favorites include…..

TV-National Geographic Channel

Movie-old westerns

Restaurant-several Monticello favorites

Actor-John Wayne

Radio station-K-Love, Christian Contemporary

Singers-The Lisemby’s from New Edinburg

In closing, I asked Cliff for any closing thoughts, “See LA Graphics for your political signs”, he replied with a smile.

Cliff Ferrell, along with Signs Plus Shirts and Athletic Awards & Apparel have been a fixture on Monticello store-fronts and doors for a year, as of this week, and look forward to serving you as LA Graphics in the upcoming years.

Thanks Cliff Ferrell for sharing your One Monticello Life.

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Usually, One Monticello Life is done in an interview type format, but this week will be a little different.

Someone suggested that we feature Kasey Earl a couple of months ago.  When I heard that he was playing at “the Coffee Bean” Friday and last night, I had to go.  It was great. But that’s not all.  Kasey is also the drummer for Gary Meggs & Ezekiel 3:18, who will be featured in the “Branson Comes to Monticello” event tonight.  It’s been a busy week for Kasey Earl, this week’s One Monticello Life.

This weeks edition may be in a different format, but I think you will be blessed by learning more about Kasey Earl.

When I asked Kasey to tell me about himself, and how he got to where the Lord has led him today, he sumed it up this way……

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