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Gibson’s Latest Letter to Siemens, “State Police Polygraphs,” Warranties, & Potential Lawsuit

November 7th, 2014 by

cliff gibsonAttorney Cliff Gibson wrote a response letter to Siemens, in response to their recent reply to his last letter, in reference to the manyquestion about a wide range of issues and legaalites in the city’s water project, being contracted with their company.

Here is a summary of Gibson’s letter. (The unedited letter, along with the response letter from Siemens are posted in PDF form, below)
Letter to Siemens Legal Counsel

Response Letter from Siemens’ Legal Counsel

Dear Mr. Shamash: (attorney for Siemens)
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Billies End Season at Dewitt with 24–20 Loss

November 7th, 2014 by

Thank You Note from Sheilla Lampkin

November 5th, 2014 by

sheilla lampkinThank you to the voters of Drew and Ashley counties for your tremendous and gratifying support in the November general election! I am honored and humbled by your faith in me. I will continue to serve you fulltime and represent your best interests. I am not perfect, as are none of us, but I am sincere and unselfish. May the life I am living, and have lived, speak for me.

God bless you all. God bless America! I believe He has, and will continue to, if we keep cool heads!

With more GRATITUDE than I have the words to say, Thank you!!

Respectfully, State Rep. Sheilla Lampkin, District 9


Local Election Day Candidates

November 4th, 2014 by
Mayor Joe Rogers, former assistant mayor Zack Tucker, and former city council member Thomas "Sonny" Thornhill are seeking the Mayor's office.

Mayor Joe Rogers, Zack Tucker, and Thomas “Sonny” Thornhill are seeking the Mayor’s office.

 

Beverly Burks and Courtney Hale are seeking the office of Circuit Clerk, following the retirement os Sandra Erlanson.

Beverly Burks and Courtney Hale are seeking the office of Circuit Clerk, following the retirement os Sandra Erlanson.

 SHeilla Lampkin state representative position is being challenged by Sonya Leggett-Ryburn.

Sheilla Lampkin’s district 9 state representative position is being challenged by Sonya Leggett-Ryburn.


2,492 Early Votes Cast – Vote Today

November 4th, 2014 by

imageimageVOTE TOTALS
1st WEEK
Monday –  – 209
Tuesday – –  199
Wednesday-171
Thursday – – 157
Friday – – – -211
Saturday – -68

2nd WEEK
Monday – – 208
Tuesday – – 193
Wednesday-155
Thursday – 206
Friday – – – 245
Saturday – – 74
Monday – – 396


Silo Fire at Bio-Wood – MFD Still at Scene

November 4th, 2014 by

Shortly after 1: 30, Tuesday morning, the Monticello Fire Department was paged out to a silo fire at Bio-Wood, located on Wilson Mill Road.

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Mike Ross Visits UAM

November 3rd, 2014 by

imageLast Tuesday, candidate for governor, Congressman Mike Ross visited UAM.

The purpose of his visit was described as “old buildings and new buildings”, as he took a tour of the 50 year old Science Center, which also now houses is the mathematics department.

While on campus, Ross also took a tour of the new Forestry Resources Annex.


Several Candidates Attend Rally

November 3rd, 2014 by

Several Democratic candidates attended a “get out the vote” rally, in late October, at the Sadie Johnson Center.

The event was filled with brief speeches, encouraging voters to work to get their friends and relatives to take part in the election.

Some of those present included: Sens. David and Mark Pryor, congressional candidate James  Lee Witt, and current state representatives Mike Holcomb and Sheilla Lampkin.

 


Spring Forward, Fall Back Time Change

November 2nd, 2014 by

Well, it’s that time of year again; the time of year when we have to try to figure out which way to set the clocks.

This is the week when most parts of the country will turn their clocks BACK. So if it was 2 a.m., it becomes 1 a.m.

Enjoy that extra hour of sleep.

It gets taken away from us in March..


Tornado Siren Locations Announced

October 29th, 2014 by

The Monticello City Council met Tuesday evening, and discussed locations of the weather warnig sirens, passed a resolution authorizing the use of city property for the placement of weather warning sirens, and approved money to pay for the City’s Code Red weather warning system.

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Gibson Hires Engineer for Siemens Water Woes

October 28th, 2014 by

city hallLocal attorney Cliff Gibson, recently hired by the City Council to deal with the depths of confusion involved in the $10,000,000 water improvement project with Siemens, has hired an engineer to work on the project with him.

Attached is the letter he sent to the City Council members.

Also included in the letter were the selected firm’s vitae and list of qualifications.

Dear Mayor Rogers and Members of the City Council:
Consistent with your engagement of our Firm, I have reviewed the qualifications of the City’s regular engineering firm, Read the rest of this entry »


Update & Summary – “Not Guilty” Verdict Returned by Jury in 20 Minutes

October 25th, 2014 by

trial update jury courtroomShooting Trial Underway
Victim Testifies About Shooting
“Description of the Shooting”
16 Year Old Testifies in Shooting Trial
16 Year Old’s Mother Testifies
Defendant Testifies “Self Defense” in Shooting

At 5:50 PM, Friday, after only 20 minutes of deliberation, a jury of 3 men and 9 women returned a final verdict of not guilty in the trial of Jimmy Gibson for the November, 2013 shooting of a Star City man in northern Drew County.

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