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Crossett High Announces Scholarship Winners The scholarships that Crossett High School seniors are receiving were announced during the district's annual awards program held at the Crossett City Auditorium on Monday night, May 3. Those receiving college scholarships as well as other scholarships included the following: University of Arkansas-Monticello Melissa Marter, Academic Scholarship. Abby White, Weevil Excellence Scholarship, Dr. David Yocum Scholarship, Dr. W.R. Cothern Memorial/Crossett, Riding Club, William A. Lindsay Memorial, John Hunter Holloway/Karen Holloway Webb Memorial, Vision 20/20 Leadership/First State Bank, Arkansas High School Rodeo Scholarship. Robert Wright, University Scholarship. Kaleigh Harper, Academic Scholarship, Anthony A. and Donna Dolan Gates, Jones Funeral Home/Flower Shop, A.B. Chapman Family Memorial, Stanley Cheshier Memorial, and Crossett High School Students for Christ. Katie McDill, Academic Scholarship, John Falls Bowen Scholarship, Crossett Lions Club Scholarship, Milton-Johnston Family Dentistry, A.B. Chapman Family Memorial. Danielle Hudson Kreamalmyer, Academic Scholarship. Megan Coady, Weevil Excellence Scholarship. Misty Copes, Weevil Excellence Scholarship, Reed Properties, Inc. Scholarship, Steve's Body and Frame, and an A.B. Chapman Family Memorial. Amy Hughes, Academic Scholarship, Willard G. Mears Estate Scholarship, and Crossett Riding Club. Zach Pippen, Leadership Scholarship, James and Venie Powell Scholarship, and Klassy Kruzers Street Rod Club. A.J. Morgan, Leadership Scholarship, Roosevelt Early Memorial Scholarship, Amanda Leigh Maxwell Memorial, and Crossett Masonic Lodge # 576. Zach Alexander, Weevil Excellence Scholarship, Arkansas Oregon Pneumatics, The Pillars of the Community, John Hunter Holloway/Karen Holloway Webb Memorial, and A.B. Chapman Family Memorial. Chelsea Ferrell, Leadership Scholarship and Eddie Darling Memorial. Megan Stell, Weevil Excellence Scholarship, BASIC Club, Norman Jr. High School, and Crossett Paper Mill Employee Federal Credit Union. Hailey Ward, Leadership Scholarship, Band Grant-in-Aid Scholarship, Ashley Motor Company, and Ivan Smith Furniture Company. Richard Jimmerson, Weevil Excellence Scholarship, Richard & Janet Jones Memorial, UAM College of Technology Crossett- Technical Scholarship, and Charles Cummins Memorial/ Kiwanis Club. Jacob Allen, Leadership Scholarship, Advanced Eyecare Associates, Barbara Gail Bright Gates Memorial, and Robert Pilgram Memorial. UAM/College of Technology-Crossett Jacob Lockwood, Technical Scholarship and Pope Auto Supply Scholarship Seth Sturgeon, Technical Scholarship, Dr. Don L. Toon Memorial/Crossett Riding Club, Arkansas High School Rodeo Scholarship, and National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. Arkansas Tech University Elizabeth Wilson, University Scholarship, Music Performance Scholarship, Crossett Rotary Club, Ideal Construction Company, and Crossett. Band Boosters. Henderson State University Zach Land, Presidential Academic Scholarship and Georgia Pacific Paper Operations, Crossett. University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Vincent Newton, Baseball Athletic Scholarship, Coach Cliff and Bobbie Horton Scholarship, and Crossett Schools Q-Lite 99.5. Bryan Ellis, Academic Tuition Scholarship, Beby Reed Memorial/Kiwanis Club, Dr. L. T. Sandborn Memorial Chemistry, PAW Gentleman, and PAW Gentleman and Escort Scholastic Achievement. Southark Community College Rebecca Walthall, President's Scholarship and Georgia Pacific Paper Operations, Crossett. Ouachita Baptist University David White, Ouachita Grant Scholarship, Ouachita Scholars Scholarship, Bemis Company, Inc. Crossett, A.B. Chapman Family Memorial, and Crossett High School Beta Club. Southern Arkansas University Kirstie Mills, Alumni Scholarship, Choir Performance Scholarship, Ashley News Observer/Bill Norman, Crossett Health Foundation/Quorum Court, and Crossett High School Students for Christ. Kedron Bess, Choir Performance Scholarship. Rodney Brown, Football Athletic Scholarship. Michelle Odom, SAU Foundation Scholarship, Crossett Housing Authority, and Harold Jarvis Memorial/Kiwanis Club. Jessica Bardin, Alumni Scholarship. University of Louisiana-Monroe Lorrie Atkins, Academic Achievement Scholarship and Out-of-State Fee Waiver. Ryan Richardson, Academic Achievement Scholarship, Out-of-State Fee Waiver, Eagle Booster Club, Plum Creek Employees Children Scholarship, and National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. Louisiana Tech University Laura Linn McMahen, Outstanding Student Scholarship, Bakers Pharmacy Scholarship, Crossett Community Scholarship in memory of Rickey Maxwell, Nancy Anderson Gresham Horton Scholarship given by First United Methodist Church, A.B. Chapman Family Memorial, Ashley County Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, Crossett Schools Q-Lite 99.5, and Shelter Insurance scholarship. Quentin Bynum, Outstanding Student Scholarship and Bulldog Out-of-State Fee Scholarship. Grambling State University Raven Turner, Ambassador Out-of-State Fee Waiver, Link Investment Service, Crossett Schools Coca Cola Scholarship, and Masonic Lodge District 4. Other scholarships awarded were: Janiece Williams, Crossett Education Association, Ashley County Extension Homemakers 4-H, Scott Tractor 4-B Scholarship, and PAW-Miss Deb. Caitlin McCay, First National Bank of Crossett, A.B. Chapman Family Memorial, Bemis Foundation, and HOSA-Joe Harper III Memorial. Ashley Moffatt, Crossett Riding Club Scholarship. Shed Austin, Roosevelt Early Memorial Scholarship. Chelsey Brown, Family Clinic of Ashley County and PAW-Deb-Scholastic Achievement. Chandra Robinson, Eagle Booster Club in memory of Coach Robert Bradford and Otis Hicks/Exodus Lodge 403. Gale Ward, Brothers of Interest/Exodus Lodge 403 scholarship. Brittany Hollins, HBH Enterprises/McDonalds of Crossett. Tyisha Hollins, Professional Alliance of Women Scholarship. Lauren Rice, Ram-Fab, Inc. Scholarship. Alicia Matheney, T.L. & Patsy Harrison Roberts Scholarship and Professional Alliance of Women Academic Scholarship. Kourtney Smedle, U.S. Army National Guard. Jimmy Sutherland, U.S. Army National Guard Scholarship. Desmond Brown, U.S. Navy Scholarship. D.J. Ward, U.S. Navy Scholarship. Edward Bethea , Crossett Band Boosters Scholarship, and John T. Jackson/Exodus Lodge 403 scholarship. Demarious Sams, Vision 20/20 Leadership/First State Bank Scholarship, and PAW Gentleman- first runner up. Brittany Stokes, Crossett Junior Auxiliary scholarship. Denetria Carter, PAW-Miss Deb- first runner up.
GPS Gin of Portland and its employees are investing in the community while assisting individuals in battling rising food costs through a community garden open to both Portland residents and those of neighboring communities.
Hamburg Council Approves Bathrooms, Lights for Pine Street Park The Hamburg City Council, in its regular meeting on Tuesday night, May 27, approved the construction of rest rooms and making repairs at the Pine Street Park. The meeting was moved from the regular Monday meeting day because of the Memorial Day holiday. Crossett Chamber Sponsoring Buddy Bass Tournament this Weekend The Crossett Area Chamber of Commerce announced plans for the twenty-third Annual Buddy Bass Tournament. The tournament, held each year the first Saturday in June, has drawn over 300 fishermen from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and many other states. Tournament Director and Chamber President, Darrell Loveless, said that the tournament will be held June 7 on the Ouachita and Saline Rivers and their tributaries. Crossett Man Sentenced to 121 Months for Money Laundering Robert C. Balfe, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced this past week that Michael Brown, 38, of Crossett was sentenced on May 23 to 121 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes. Brown pleaded guilty in November, 2007, to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Bankruptcy Listing for Credit Union Wrong In its weekly listing of bankruptcy filings in Arkansas in the issue of Monday, May 26, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette incorrectly listed the Crossett Paper Mills Employees Federal Credit Union.
A group of Ashley County citizens gathered at the Ashley County Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 26, to mark the observance of Memorial Day by changing the United States flag over the memorial. Hamburg Seniors' Scholarships Announced During Graduation Graduation time came for the 129 members of the Hamburg High School Class of 2008 on Thursday night, May 22. The ceremony was held in the junior high gym because of the construction underway at Campbell Field, and the move turned out to be an excellent one because of the light rain which fell early that evening. Hamburg's Early College Program Saves Parents Over $63,000 in Tuition Not only did Hamburg High School’s seniors receive their diplomas on Thursday night, but 34 members of the class have also earned college credit through the concurrent credit program with the University of Arkansas-Monticello and the Southeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative.
(Updated) Ashley County Sheriff David Johnson won nomination with a landslide win over challenger David Oliver in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, May 20. And in the race for a seat on the Tenth Judicial District Circuit Court in the nonpartisan judicial, Sara Hartness and Kenny Johnson, both of Monticello, led the ticket with Andrew Best of Hermitage running a distant third in Ashley County and across the district. Graduation Time Arrives in Hamburg, Crossett Thursday and Friday nights will be the long-awaited day for the Hamburg and Crossett high school seniors of 2008. Hamburg's graduation will be Thursday night, and Crossett will have graduation on Friday. Crossett’s City Discusses Adding Paddle Boats on Lucas Pond A discussion on paddle boat rentals at Lucas Pond with the Crossett Historical Society purchasing boats and paying liability insurance was the only topic for the Crossett City Council's regular meeting on Monday night, May 19. Arsonist Burns $450,000 in Logging Equipment The Ashley County Sheriff's Department is investigating a case of arson in which $450,000 in logging equipment was burned, possibly in connection with a meth lab. Justices Extend Bonuses to Elected Officials Members of the Ashley County Quorum Court on Tuesday, May 13, extended the $500 bonus they approved in April to elected officials, ratified two appointments to the Ashley County Equalization Board and approved three resolutions relating to grants for Berry Packing in North Crossett. Crossett Board Gets Building Update The Crossett School Board held its monthly meeting Monday, May 12, with all members present. In addition to actions taken, Superintendent of Schools Janice Warren gave an update on the Daniel and North Crossett property. Both buildings are scheduled to close with students relocated to two of the district's remaining four buildings beginning in the 2008-2009 school term. A discussion on renovation costs to the high school gymnasium and possible avenues open to the district, changes to the parent student handbook, and a JBHM report were also topics for the meeting. Hamburg Will Limit Graduation Admission to 10 for Each Senior When graduation arrives for the Hamburg High School seniors on Thursday, May 22, admission to the ceremony will be limited because of the lack of space in the junior high gym. The ceremony will be held inside because of the work underway at Campbell Field. Crossett High Announces Scholarship Winners The scholarships that Crossett High School seniors are receiving were announced during the district's annual awards program held at the Crossett City Auditorium on Monday night, May 3. Feral Hogs Major Problem for Overflow Refuge, Officials Told Fewer than ten people attended a public input meeting in Hamburg on Tuesday night, April 29, in regard to the development of a new fifteen year comprehensive conservation plan for the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge. Parkdale Celebrates Arrival of New Fire Truck Monday, May 5, was a red letter day for the Parkdale Fire Department, a day which marked the arrival of a new 2008 fire truck. The truck replaces a 1964 model which the city bought used in the 1980s. The new 2008 Freightliner four door is equipped with a Cummins diesel engine. Myra Evans' Entry Wins Heaviest ‘Dillo Contest The annual Hamburg Armadillo Festival began on Friday afternoon, May 2, with two of the traditional events-- the armadillo weigh-in and the armadillo races. Final Plans Noted for Hamburg Armadillo Festival Armadillo time arrives in Hamburg this week as the Hamburg Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the thirty-eighth annual Armadillo Festival to be held in downtown Hamburg from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4. Hamburg Council Holds Short Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the Hamburg City Council on Monday night, April 28, lasted less than ten minutes and consisted only of reports with no action items on the agenda. Hamburg Seeks Grant to Lengthen Park Trail The Hamburg City Council, in a special meeting on Tuesday, April 15, approved a resolution to seek a grant to lengthen the walking trail at the Norman Park. State Supreme Court Affirms Capital Murder Conviction for Second Time The Arkansas Supreme Court this past week for the second time affirmed the capital murder conviction of Joe Gene Newton. After Months of Debate, Crossett Council Adopts New Animal Law The Crossett City Council adopted an amended animal control ordinance Monday, April 21, with revisions crafted by aldermen during the meeting. The ordinance will go into effect immediately pending publication with the exception of a section requiring that animals have microchips implanted. Although dogs and cats will be required to be implanted by a veterinarian with a microchip that identifies the owner and rabies vaccination history, residents will have until October 1 to comply.
The Hamburg Lions will again be looking to Coach Johnson for leadership as the team's head coach, but rather than Greg Johnson, it will be Robert Johnson who will guide them in the football season next fall. The Hamburg School Board, in its regular meeting on Monday night, April 21, voted unanimously to hire Robert Johnson as the new head coach.
Those who drove along Highway 189 in Milo this past week undoubtedly saw a cloud of smoke hanging over the tomato fields around Triple M Farms. The smoke came from 400 to 500 bales of hay burning in the middles of tomato fields as temperatures Monday night dipped below freezing. Accused Arsonist Will Be Tried As Adult in Ashley Circuit Court The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld an Ashley County Circuit Court ruling to not transfer the case of Joel David "Luke" Holland, 18, to juvenile court. Holland is charged with arson, causing a catastrophe, and unlawful burning in connection with the January 8, 2006, incident that burned 3,964 acres of timberland south and east of Hamburg in the Berlin Road-Highway 8 area. He was 16 at the time of the fire and was charged as an adult. Ashley County's farmers now have a new source of information about good farming practices and assistance with problems with the addition of Kevin Norton to the staff of the Ashley County Cooperative Extension Service as an extension agent-agriculture.
Greg Johnson, who has worn the purple and white of the Hamburg Lions for the past nine years, will return to his native maroon and white as a coach for the Crossett Eagles under new head coach Todd Ledford. In addition, Crossett Superintendent of Schools Janice Warren narrowly survived a motion for immediate termination. Hamburg Board Approves Bids for Electrical Work, Lights for Campbell Field The Hamburg School Board, after a special meeting at noon on Thursday, April 10, is now only one bid away from approving bids for all of the renovation and new construction projects for the athletic facilities at Hamburg High School. JPs Approve Bonus for County Employees All of the Ashley County employees will receive a $500 bonus in their June checks after the members of the Ashley County Quorum Court approved the payment during the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8. While the budget committee had discussed payments of the bonuses to elected officials, excluding quorum court members, elected officials were not in the motion approved Tuesday afternoon. Jackson Speaker for Hamburg Schools Foundation Banquet Those attending the banquet of the Hamburg Schools Foundation on Thursday night, April 3, heard an entertaining and inspiring presentation from Keith Jackson, a former NFL football player and now the founder and leader of P. A. R. K., (Positive Attitudes Reaching Kids), a program in Little Rock for at-risk children. Crime Lab Says Blakely Died of Neck Stab Wounds The Arkansas State Crime Lab's preliminary report on a Montrose man confirmed the Chicot County Coroner's unofficial cause of death as multiple stab wounds.
With all members present, the Crossett School Board expelled two Norman Junior High School students on the recommendation of Superintendent Janice Warren and approved a bid for the installation of a security camera system at the junior high school during a special called meeting on Monday, March 31.
On April 2, at Fort Rucker Alabama, Celia A. Davis pinned silver Army aviator wings on her son, Captain Patrick Hawkins' chest. Over the past sixteen months, Patrick has been at the home of Army aviation at Fort Rucker learning to fly helicopters. The Army's rigorous flight school program consisted of cunker water survival training, S.E.R.E training (Survive Evade Resist Escape), and rotary wing helicopter training. All aviators go through this training before receiving their wings and going to their respective units to perform combat operations in places such as Iraq and Afghanistan or supporting operations at home in the United States. Noble Bookkeeper Facing Felony Charges of Tampering With Public Record & Theft An information prepared by Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Thomas Deen on Friday, March 25, charges a Hamburg School District bookkeeper with tampering with a public record and theft of entrusted property. Crossett’s Council Again Delays Final Decision on Animal Law After several months of debate concerning changes to the animal control committee's proposal, the Crossett City Council again delayed adopting an animal control ordinance Monday, March 24. Instead, aldermen agreed that the animal control committee, Chief of Police Tommy Sturgeon and Jeff Harrison, public works director, meet prior to the next council meeting to review the existing ordinance and the committee's proposal to make sure the next draft before the council covers all areas of concern. Crossett Sets Public Hearing On Issuance of Bonds For Upgrades to Water System The Crossett City Council adopted a water extension resolution setting a date for a public hearing for 4 p.m. on April 7 in the community room at the Crossett Public Library during its regular meeting on Monday, March 24. Crossett Council Again Postpones Animal Ordinance The Crossett City Council with all alderman present on Monday night, February 18, discussed adopting changes to the city's animal control ordinance, removed a decade old lien, heard two presentations and approved three resolutions. Plum Creek Timber Finalist for Environmental Stewardship Award The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has announced its five finalists for the 2007 Arkansas Environmental Stewardship Award, also known as the ENVY Award. This annual award recognizes citizens, facilities, or organizations for their efforts to enhance and protect the Arkansas environment.
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