Happy 16th Birthday “Baby Girl!”

(No matter how old you get,
you will always be our baby!)

You’re all we could ever ask for & more!

We love you Madison!!

Mom & Dad

“WE WILL ROCK YOU” is a compilation of various age groups taking classes at Monticello Dance Academy.
Students in this group are Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Lexi and Tristen Thomas, Avery Barnes, Peyton Sinclair, BrookLynn White, Alex Pennington, Gracie Mosley, Kate Brown, Logan Fletcher, Madi Ryburn, Madeline Griffin, Skyler Ashley, Mary Beth Wigley, Jalyn Powell, Hope Sass and Alli Beth King. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Toni Harris, instructor at Monticello Dance Academy.

The finale is “U Can’t Touch This”. The students are as follows: Blaine, Reese and Karissa Morman, Maddie and Mary Riley Busby, Gale and Grace Lee, Anna and Caroline Groves, Logan Fletcher, Kate Brown Olivia Wilson, Gracie Mosley, Kayla Arrington, Alli Beth King, Krista Sparks, Anna Collins, Abby Sass, Rivers Frazer, and Mary Beth Wigley. This number was choreographed by Mrs. Allison Neill, owner of Monticello Dance Academy.

Kiwanis is selling flags to decorate the square and courthouse again this year. Flags can be purchased in honor or memory of any service members. Flags are $30 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member or at Union Bank from Sandra Wright or Gail Hooker.

All proceeds go to fund the Monticello Kiwanis service project, which is bedroom makeovers for children in need.

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Happy 7th Birthday Jared

We Love You,

Mom, Dad, & Jacob

Trey Knight turns 6 years old, last week.

He is the son of David and Becki Knight, and the big brother of Abigail Knight.

Happy 15th Birthday

 Lakeria Simpson

Hunter Lane, an 8th grader at Monticello Middle School competed in Nationals for the 2013 NASP (National Archery in the Schools) program, a national competition held at Louisville, KY Expo Center.

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The Mother’s Day Basket raffled by Feed the Kids was won by Bonnie Hicks.

Thank you to all who purchased tickets and made donations to our basket.

Clint Taylor Hyatt celebrated his fourth birthday, Tuesday.

He is the son of Rita and David Hyatt of Lacey.

Happy 13th Birthday Haley Nichole Hill! You went from 1 to 13 in a blink of an eye! We are very proud of you! We love you!

Love,

Your family

A memorial service will be held for Debbie Rausch, Friday, May 3 at 5 pm, in the Hamburg City Hall Courtroom.

A time of personal memories about Debbie from friends, co-workers, and family will be welcome. 

Click here.

The Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the needs and research of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, received a $7,500 grant from the Plum Creek Foundation to support “Arts in Education,” a program to help sick or injured children cope with their hospitalization through art projects that are part of their schooling.

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Monticello Junior High Cheerleaders 2013-2014 
Back row left to right: Katherine Dickson, Jasmonique Daniels, Brooke Shrum, Mikayla McGregor, Kristen Daniel, Kirsten Harrison
Middle row left to right: Hannah Kibodeaux, Sarah Nichols, Nora Catherine Saffold, Dailyn Johnston, McKenzie McClain, Dottie Grace Brown
Front row left to right: Bliss Jaggers Captain, Mason Davis Co-Captain

Courtney Breedlove, daughter of Monty and Tina Meek of Monticello and Joe and Toni Breedlove of Hamburg and Shane Hale, son of Bill and Donna Hale, formerly of Dermott, were married in a small garden wedding on April 21st, at the Trotter House.

According to SalineRiverChronicle.com, The Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority conducted a called meeting Friday, April 5 at the offices of the Bradley County Economic Development Commission.  

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The Monticello Police Department awarded Patrolman Kyle Berryman, Policeman of the Year.  The Monticello Lions Club presented Kyle $100 at their meeting, Thursday.

Police Chief Eddie Deaton and Capt Carlos Garcia selected Patrolman Kyle Berryman for this prestigious award. They said various criteria was the basis for the award and Kyle’s achievements for the past 12 months far exceeded everyone else.

Kyle has been a Monticello policeman 4 years.  He is married to the former Amber Nixon, a registered nurse. They have two children, ages 8 and 4. Shown in picture are Amber and Kyle Berryman, Lions Club President Don Hogue, Police Capt Carlos Garcia and Chief Eddie Deaton.

Kelly Stain and Pam Cook were the winners of the Easter basket drawings held by the Monticello Ballers AAU aasociation.

Thanks to everyone who supported our teams.

Governor Mike Beebe has named Charles “Cliff” Gibson III of Monticello to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees.

“Cliff’s appointment helps ensure a dependable voice on the Board for the U of A campuses in South Arkansas,” Beebe said. “His sound judgment and calm demeanor will serve the entire system of schools well in the coming years.”

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Local real estate company seeking full time Administrative Assistant

Requirements: Good grammar, professional dress, good manners, attendance and timeliness. Preference will be given to applicant who can demonstrate skills in: QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and keyboarding.

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NA meetings are being held  every Tuesday and Friday at 8:00pm in the County Courthouse Clubroom.

The Discovery Skills Center Consumers dressed up blue bulbs as a community service project for the Child`s Voice Autism Foundation. Theses bulbs will be used for the “Light it up blue” Autism awareness event coming in April. Please, remember those dealing with autism by supporting the Child`s Voice foundation during this April event.

The Drew County Assessor’s office would like to remind all taxpayers that own personal property to assess prior to May 31, 2013. Taxpayers can do this by visiting the Drew County Assessor’s office located at 210 S Main ST, assess over the phone by calling 870-460-6240 or assess online by visiting www.drewcountyassessor.com or at www.actdatascout.com Online assessing is available 24/7 for those who do not have time to make arrangements for assessing during normal business hours – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Happy 14th Birthday,

Deluno Lucas

Love, Mom and Family

Union Bank has been made aware that the following phone calls has been received by numerous people. “Your Visa/Debit card has been deactivated, Press 1” then it wants you to enter your card information.

Union Bank is not making these calls. So please, never give out any personal information to anyone you do not know. If you have given your information out, please contact your bank to delete your card and have a new one issued.

This scam has been taking place at multiple banks in Warren, but may affect customers of any bank in teh Sougheast Arkansas ares.

If you have any questions, there should be a contact number on the back of your credit or debit card .

Happy 7th Birthday Isabella!

Love Mom

FOUND- UAM men’sClass ring from 1967 at Wal Mart.

Call 870-723-4006 to identify.

Happy 7th Birthday Kyla Grace

We Love You Paw Paw and Nana

One Birthday is Fun, but were having TWO!

Happy 1st Birthday

Khloe & Kason King

Love, Auntie, Grammie and PawPaw

Happy 1st Birthday, Kendall Moore!

You have brought so much joy to our lives in just one year! We look for to many more years of laughter, love and memories!

Love,
Mommy, Daddy & Your Sissy’s.