Air-Evac Lifestream, the only medical emergency helicopter that has performed roadside pick-ups in Drew County, which they have done twice, is now offering memberships to individuals and groups.

As a part of that program, Air-Evac landed a rescue helicopter on the yard of the Courthouse, Thursday, to be seen by local officials, and members of the public.

The victim stated to deputies that Mark Hallman, 23 of Monticello, and John Henry Miller, 47 of Monticello, came into his yard at Tara Grove and began fighting him. Hallman allegedly had a tire tool and was hitting the victim with it. Hallman and Miller were asked repeatedly to stop hitting the man but they refused.

The victim was transported by ambulance to Drew Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries to his head, facial, back, and chest. One of the injuries to his head required 40 stitches.

During the probable cause hearing for Hallman, the responding deputy showed the judge photos of the many marks left on his chest, back, and head by the tire tool.

The beeting victim, with his head wrapped in bandages,  testified on bahalf of Hallman, giving self-conflicting statements about how and when the events occurred that night.  Sheriff Mark Gober, Chief Deputy Robin Hood, and Deputy Jeremy Chapman also spike about the facts and testimony that came to be known during their investigation.

Mark Hallman was arrested by the Drew County Sheriff’s Department on February 1st at the probation office in Monticello. He was taken to the Drew County Detention facility where he was charged with 1st degree battery. He was taken for a first appearance and was given a bond of $4000. He posted his bond and was release on February 1.

A warrant has been issued for Johnny Henry Miller. If anyone knows of his whereabouts they are urged to contact the Drew County Sheriff’s Department at 367-6211

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“We hope those in Monticello who knew and worked with Fr. Dorsey will bring a covered dish and join us in welcoming Fr. Dan back to Monticello on Friday evening,” Arlene Russell, Amanda Kuttenkuler and Patricia Jackson, supper coordinators, said.

Further information on the supper can be obtained from Arlene Russell at 367-7275.

Friday, Feburary 3, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hot Dogs from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hey Kids, Come See Johnny Appleseed from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Free Gift for Everyone
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A public opening and artist’s reception will be held February 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will be tied to the Second Friday Art Night Art Trolley.

Richard is a professor of art at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has been a member of the UAM faculty since 1997. His exhibit includes mixed media pieces encompassing acrylic, gouache, watercolor, graphite, ink, and color pencil on paper. The work addresses issues of history and history making through use of text, images of toys from Richard’s childhood, and historical art references.

The major series of larger works combine more images and quotes, with the quotes coming from contrasting sources such as philosophical essays and pop culture. The quotes are combined in a spontaneous manner with images of toys from Richard’s childhood, painting effects, and art historical sources.

“I want the viewer to have the same amount of fun and interest in analyzing or viewing the work and dealing with the connections, as I had in the creation of the work,” explained Richard.

Richard’s other works are intended to be studies in working out color choices, image choices, painting or other media effects to be used in the larger works, but have now evolved into completed pieces.

Richard’s work has been displayed in selected solo exhibitions, including “Relativities” at Henderson State University (2012); “Jokes and Bombs” at the Baton Rouge (La.) Gallery (2012); “Echelon” at Du Mois Gallery, New Orleans (2011); “Coordinating Conjunctions” at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (2011); “Hands On” at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. (2010); and “Cereal Inquiries” at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock (2008). His work has been included in over 100 national juried and invitational exhibitions including the recent After School Special at the University Art Museum in Albany, N.Y., and is currently included in the Arkansas Arts Council’s Small Works on Paper, which will travel to 10 locations throughout the state in 2012.

Richard is represented by Blue Moon Gallery in Hot Springs, by Du Mois Gallery in New Orleans, and by Baton Rouge Gallery.

A Haunted Love Story, The Ghosts of the Allen House is a nonfiction intertwining of two stories: one family’s experiences residing in the house, and the story of the best known member of the Allen family, Ladell Allen Bonner (March 22, 1894 – January 2, 1949), whose hidden stash of over 80 love letters Spencer discovered under a floorboard in the attic.

The letters enabled Spencer to vividly tell the tragic story of the kind, intelligent, and frustrated Ladell, who deliberately consumed mercury cyanide during her mother’s annual holiday party in 1948.

Available in paperback in bookstores throughout the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, A Haunted Love Story was officially released January 1 and is also available in Kindle and Nook editions. Because of early reviews, it’s a top-20 “Top Rated” title in the “Supernatural” category on Amazon.com, and in its early weeks has been the No. 1 bestselling “Hot New Release” in three Amazon categories.

Barbara Hoyt, in a review for Amazon.com, called the book “intriguing on so many levels. The author has done his research and is incredibly skilled at weaving all of the stories together in a way that held my interest from start to finish. First there is the Spencer family who has to deal with the fact that the Allen House is haunted, and that they are living in it. This is more difficult for the author . . . but ironically, his skepticism and his fear of being perceived as some sort of nut by his colleagues actually lend further credibility to the book. Then there are the inhabitants themselves, the ghosts of the Allen family, and especially Ladell, whose letters the author finds in the attic. It is her story of love and loss that draws Mr. Spencer in further and the reader along with him. Set against the history of the town of Monticello and the social mores of the South in the early to mid-twentieth century, her relationship with a handsome, wealthy and very married man, comes alive – so much so that I felt that I was there, in the moment, with the couple, not reading what the author could only glean from their clandestine correspondence. The way Mr. Spencer pieces together the arc of the romance from beginning to end, while sharing with the reader his family’s experience of coming to grips with the paranormal makes for a compelling and satisfying book. I would highly recommend it.”

Spencer is the award-winning author of three novels, two short story collections, and a history book. His numerous writing honors include the Faulkner Society Faulkner Award, the Omaha Prize for the Novel, the Patrick T. Bradshaw Book Award, and four Special Mentions in Pushcart Prize. He and his family have lived in the Allen House since 2007. Spencer can be visited online at AllenHouseTours.com.