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Monticello FCCLA Present “Stranger Danger” To MES

November 9th, 2013 by

DSCF3025Monticello FCCLA members, Hannah Kling and Kimberly Long, presented “Stranger Danger” to five different classes at Monticello Elementary school on October 30, 2013. They taught the children safety tips for trick-or-treating, created an ID card complete with finger prints, read a book, and presented them with goody bags filled with candy and information for their parents.

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Pepsi Project Supporting “Feed the Kids”

November 9th, 2013 by

006Pepsi Beverages Company of Monticello is holding a food drive November this week,to help support the “Feed the Kids” program that is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. We are asking for donations of Vienna Sausages, small cans of Spaghettios, and/or small cans of raviolis. Food Giant Cost Saver and Meagans Café have agreed to be drop-off locations. Donations can also be brought to the Pepsi warehouse located in the industrial park off of Hwy 35 E. Anyone with questions can call 870-367-9721, ext 0.

The “Feed the Kids” program packs 600 bags of food each month to be distributed to kids that are in grades K-8 at the Monticello and Drew Central School Districts. The organization operates primarily off of donations.

Here is a link to their website: http://www.fpcmont.org/feedthekids


City Hall Implements Clause from 8 Month Old Sanitation Memo for Veteran’s Day – Edited

November 8th, 2013 by

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Remember back in February when Monticello got the new “automated” trash recepticles that could be dumped automitically by the trash truck?  Remember the 4-5 pages that were wire-tied to the handle?  One of those notes stated, “All trash must fit into cart and lid must close.”

With Veteran’s Day being Monday, and many family celebrations being planned, the City of Monticello has chosen this week to enforce that clause.

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Found

November 8th, 2013 by

IMAG0432FOUND at Drew Central School.

Yellow Lab. No collar. Missing her master.

Very loving and smart.

Must have been someone’s hunting dog.

Please call 224-6431 if she is yours.


City Council Authorizes $10,000,000 Water System Improvement Project & Bond RePayment Info – Video

November 6th, 2013 by

The Monticello City Council, Monday night, gave final approval to the $10,000,000 water system improvement project.

The interest rate of 4.39%, and the payment will be around $600,000/year for 30 years, for a total of $18,000,000.

Imediately after the vote, Mayor Allen Maxsell to the council, “Everybody in the city is going to thank you.”


Really “Hot Tub”

November 5th, 2013 by

znThe Monticello Fire Dept. recently responded to the report of a hot tub fire, in the Mason Hill community.

The blaze, believed to be an electrical fire, was quickly extinguished.


Happy 4th Birthday

November 5th, 2013 by

zCarter Reed will be 4 today.

Carter is the son of Brison & Magen Reed, and grandson of Ronny & Brenda Reed and Carolyn & Greg Ricono

Happy Birthday, Carter, from all your family


City Truck Accident

November 4th, 2013 by

zcNo one was injured, Tuesday morning, when the driver of this City of Monticello work truck left the roadway, dumping a large portion of the load the truck was carrying into the ditch and driveway of SeaArk Marine.

City crews worked to re-open Trotter Street near the entrance to the City Shop.


Billies Battle by Bobcats 24-17, In Overtime

November 1st, 2013 by

With time running out in the final quarter, Dumas kicked a field goal to tie the game at 17-17.

The Bobcats got the ball first on the 10 yard line, but failed to score on three downs.  The field goal attempt hit the upright and bounced to the ground.

The Billies then got the ball on the 10, followed by a touchdown run by Justin Berry, and the extra point that brought the game to a close.


Scooby Doo, Where Are You?……. In Monticello?

October 31st, 2013 by

z scoobyBart Gregory, of Pure Pressure Power Washing, recently held a FaceBook contest to select the new paint scheme for his work van’s new paint job.

The winning design was ‘Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine.”

Bart, who also does residential and commercial exterior painting (224-2045), admitts that has recently been accused of breathing too many paint fumes.

“Rut ro, Shaggy.”


Trailer Catches Fire from Yard Burning

October 31st, 2013 by

zbWednesday afternoon, around 1:30, the Monticello Fire Dept. was called to put out a mobile home fire, that had started from a nearby fire in the yard.

It appeared that only minor damage was done to the trailer, thanks to the quick response of the first responders, who arrived at the Griffith St. address.


Early Morning Accident

October 28th, 2013 by

zSunday night, around midnight, the driver of this Honda S-2000 was norrhbound on I-530, when he told deputies that another vehicle had caused him to run off of the roadway.

The Honda traveled down the road ditch, coming to a stop in a creekbed, next to a bridge.

Dan’s towed the vehicle; the driver trportedly only recieved minor injuries.


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