Drew News & Views

05/03/2025

07/22/2023

WRITTEN BY A COP:
Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one's life. In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, & everyone you know. After reading these 9 crucial tips, forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse,....... DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.
Toss it away from you... Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse.
AND RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy.. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.)... DON'T DO THIS!
The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your HEAD and tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE..

If someone is in the car with a gun to your head
DO NOT DRIVE OFF....... Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF!!!!
Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it.
As soon as the car crashes......BAIL OUT AND RUN!!!!
It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
A.) BE AWARE... look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor and in the back seat.
B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door.
Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side.. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.
(And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.
This is especially true at NIGHT!)

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN!
The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then,
it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!!!!
Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP!!!
It may get you r***d or killed.
(Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next VICTIM).

9. Another Safety Point:
Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last and because it was late and she thought it was weird..She called the police.
The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR!
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a windrow and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, do not open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby.. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.

10. Water scam!
If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe.....
DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE!
These people turn on all your outside taps full blast so that you will go out to investigate and then attack.

Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!

I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know.
It may save a life.
I was going to send this to the ladies only but guys, if you love your mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, etc.... You may want to pass it onto them.
Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one's life.

01/05/2022

I started this page several years ago when the paper began, I am glad to see that we have a little over 500 followers.
I stopped the paper version because of lack of help, however it seems like this site has been a source of information for np many and I am hopeful this will continue!

My husband and I have sold our house and are moving back to Iowa to be closer to our children and grandchildren. I have enjoyed bing part of this community for the past 15 and a half years, I wish you all a healthy and successful New Year,

Sincerely,
Nikki Dutton

10/12/2021

Press Release

Join us for Storytime on Thursdays on the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube channel. Featured stories for this week are Bamboozled by David Legge and Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch by Alyssa Satin Capucilli.
When you visit your local library, help us complete a short survey about our Public Access Computer (PAC) services. The survey will be available from October 18-22, 2021. Survey information will help the Library System report the importance of public computer access to our federal, state, and local officials.
October 17 – 23, 2021 is National Friends of the Library Week, a time to acknowledge the support to libraries by their local Friends of the Library. The Sunflower County Library System has three Friends of the Library groups: Friends of the Drew Public Library, Friends of the Henry M. Seymour Library, and Friends of the Inverness Public Library. These groups composed of volunteer community members work to raise funds for the library, volunteer with library programs and library needs, and raise awareness in the community for library needs and support. Be part of something positive in your community by becoming a Friend of the Library. Contact your local library for more information.
The Henry M. Seymour Library’s phone system is currently not operational. Plans are being implemented to replace the communication equipment and switch to a new communications provider. The Henry M. Seymour Library is open for services on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff can be contacted through the library email ([email protected]). If you are unable to contact the library through email, please call any of the library branches, and staff will relay your message to the Henry M. Seymour Library staff. Branch contact information and operational hours are:
Drew Public Library: 662-745-2237
Horace Stansel Memorial Library: 662-756-2226
Inverness Public Library: 662-265-5179
Kathy June Sheriff Public Library: 662-246-8070
Library Branch Hours of Operation:
Drew Public Library: Monday and Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Horace Stansel Memorial Library: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Inverness Public Library: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kathy June Sheriff Public Library: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Experience online programs where you can practice experiments or crafts at home, continue to learn new skills, and attend Storytime. Log onto the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube Channel and/or the “Fans of the Sunflower County Library System” Facebook Group to be a part of our Virtual Experience. Don’t forget to subscribe and click the “Like” button. Also, complete a Patron Comment Form online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualsunflowerlibrary or stop by any branch of the Sunflower County Library System. Your comments help us to improve library services.
Like and follow us on our updated page: Sunflower County Library System. (https://www.facebook.com/sunflowercountylibrarysystem/) Join the “Fans of the Sunflower County Library System” Facebook Group page on Tuesdays and Thursdays for your Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle. “Grab and Go” craft and activity bags can be picked up at any branch of the Sunflower County Library System. Please call the branch nearest you for availability. All programs are free and available to the public. Social distancing measures are in place at all library branches.
The Sunflower County Library provides virtual resources on the library’s website at (http://www.sunflower.lib.ms.us/sunflower/about.asp). Such resources include World Book Encyclopedia Online with access to informational articles, videos, activities, and eBooks. The MAGNOLIA database provides access to journal articles, newspaper articles, videos, and eBooks. Learning Express is available to help with career preparation, high school equivalency credential prep, college admissions test prep (ACT, SAT, AP), and K-12 classroom skills and homework help. Digital Learn is available to provide computer use tutorials. Newspaper articles are also available through our Online Catalog News Feed. Our Web Links pages provide access to informational websites. The library provides access to eBooks through our Hoopla Digital platform at (https://www.hoopladigital.com/). Take advantage of these vetted informational resources, especially as you gear up to go back to school.
Did you know that you can check your library account online? Follow these 4 simple steps: 1. Go to the library website (http://www.sunflower.lib.ms.us/sunflower/about.aspa). 2. Select “Library Catalog” link. 3. Select “Log In”. 4. Enter your library card number and your personal PIN. These steps will bring up your account profile and will allow you to update information such as email address or change your PIN number. You can check on your account activity that tells you if a requested item is ready for you to pick up from the library. It will list items the library has loaned to you as a helpful reminder to return them or request additional loan time. Just like checking your email, it is a good practice to schedule a regular check on your library account.
For additional information or assistance with accessing online resources or setting up your library account, please contact Gail Brinston, Public Service Coordinator, at 662-887-2153, Ext. 108.

05/28/2021

Sunflower County Library System 2021 Summer Reading - Schedule of Events

5/27/2021 Fiery Dragon Craft Time and Story time Virtual
Sunflower County Library YouTube

5/27/2021 Cupcake Wrapper Owl Craft and Storytime
3:30 p.m. Henry M. Seymour, Indianola

5/27/2021Stuffed Crinkle Paper Llama Craft Virtual
Sunflower County Library YouTube

6/1/2021 Storytime by Community Readers
9:30 a.m. Henry M. Seymour, Indianola

6/1/2021 Bucks for Books Indianola Junior Auxiliary
5:00 p.m. Henry M. Seymour, Indianola

6/3/2021 Beastly Le

05/28/2021

Stuffed Crinkle Paper Llama Craft Activity

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Sunflower County Library - YouTube Channel

Presented by the O.T. Readers of the Sunflower County Library System

05/28/2021

DIY - Wood Burning Unicorn

Thursday, June 4, 2021

Sunflower County Library YouTube Channel

Craft center available at Drew Public Library.
Presented by O.T. Readers

05/28/2021

Beastly Letters Craft and Story time

Featuring the book, The Beastly Feast by Bruce Goldstone.
Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 3:30 P.M.
Sunflower County Library - YouTube Channel
For more information, contact Lanessia Johnson @ 662-887-1672 Ext. 101

05/28/2021

Storytime and Cupcake Wrapper Owl Craft

Come join us for a fabulous story and fun craft time. Featuring Good Night Owl! written by Pat Hutchins
Don’t forget to grab a cupcake before you go.
Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:30 p.m.
Henry M. Seymour Library 201 Cypress Drive Indianola, MS 38751
For more information, contact Lanessia Johnson @662-887-1672 Ext. 101

05/28/2021

Press Release

The Sunflower County Library System announces the 2021 Summer Library Program. “Tails and Tales” is the theme for this summer featuring stories and programs pertaining to animals. Patrons are invited to try something new: learn new facts about animals, read a new book, try a new craft or art project, explore science and engineering experiments, meet new people, and discover what your local library can offer during the summer vacation time.
Make time to participate whether in person, at outdoor events, or online through our virtual programming (Zoom or YouTube). Summer reading activities will begin June 1, 2021 and wrap up July 30, 2021. These activities are great for children and they help prevent the “summer slide” when children lose some of their achievement gains made during the school year.
The library can provide educational and fun enrichment activities at no cost. Make a point to help a child participate in our summer reading programs. There are summer reading activities for adults, too. Be a positive role model and participate.
Let the library showcase your pet on our page. Send in a video or photo of someone reading to your pet or better yet, your pet reading to someone! Videos or photos can be sent to the Henry M. Seymour Library, Indianola via email or through our page.

Join us for a Virtual Beastly Letters Craft and Storytime featuring The Beastly Feast written by Bruce Goldstone on the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube channel June 3, 2021.
Join us for Bucks for Books presented by the Indianola Junior Auxiliary every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at the Henry M. Seymour Library, Indianola, MS. Kids, imagine, getting paid to read thanks to the Indianola Junior Auxiliary!

Join us for a Virtual DIY – Wood Burning Craft featuring a Unicorn design on the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube channel. The Drew Public library will provide a craft center to produce this project.

Join us for Storytime on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Henry M. Seymour Library, Indianola and on Thursdays on the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube channel. Featured stories for this week are from the Llamma, Llamma series.

Craft bags for our virtual Storytime will be available at the library. Please call the branch nearest you for availability.

Experience online programs where you can practice experiments or crafts at home, continue to learn new skills, and attend Storytime. Log onto the “Sunflower County Library” YouTube Channel and/or the “Fans of the Sunflower County Library System” Facebook Group to be a part of our Virtual Experience.
Don’t forget to subscribe and click the “Like” button. Also, complete a Patron Comment Form online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/virtualsunflowerlibrary or stop by any branch of the Sunflower County Library System.

Join the “Fans of the Sunflower County Library System” Facebook Group page on Tuesdays and Thursdays for your Virtual Jigsaw Puzzle. “Grab and Go” craft and activity bags can be picked up at any branch of the Sunflower County Library System.
Please call the branch nearest you for availability.
The Sunflower County Library provides virtual resources on the library’s website at (http://www.sunflower.lib.ms.us/sunflower/about.asp). Such resources include World Book Encyclopedia Online with access to informational articles, videos, activities, and eBooks.
The MAGNOLIA database provides access to journal articles, newspaper articles, videos, and eBooks. Learning Express is available to help with career preparation, high school equivalency credential prep, college admissions test prep (ACT, SAT, AP), and K-12 classroom skills and homework help.
Digital Learn is available to provide computer use tutorials. Newspaper articles are also available through our Online Catalog News Feed.
Our Web Links pages provide access to informational websites. The library provides access to eBooks through our Hoopla Digital platform at (https://www.hoopladigital.com/).
All programs are free and available to the public. Social distancing measures are in place at all library branches. Please remember to be kind to others and wear a face mask.
All branches of the Sunflower County Library will maintain normal operational hours except for the Henry M. Seymour Library that will be closed on Saturdays. The library in Ruleville will open and close one hour earlier. Please refer to the table of information:

Library Branch
Contact Information
Hours of Operation
Henry M. Seymour, Indianola
662-887-1672
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Inverness Public Library
662-265-5179
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Horace Stansel Memorial Library, Ruleville
662-756-2226
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Drew Public Library
662-745-2237
Monday & Wednesday
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kathy June Sheriff Public Library, Moorhead
662-246-8070
Monday & Wednesday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For additional information or assistance with accessing online resources, please contact Gail Brinston, Public Service Coordinator, at 662-887-2153, Ext. 108.

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