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BY MELISSA ORRELL monthly maintenance is anything over an [email protected] hour, extra charges would be incurred. The Council discussed the issue and Talk of an updated website for the City said they would consider the proposal as dominated the conversation at the Monti- they looked at other services to determine cello City Council regular monthly meet- which would be the best for Monticello. ing Tuesday, Feb. 25. Also on the agenda was an update from Ace One Technologies out of Jones- the planning commission given by Rob boro sent native Monticellonian Drake Echols. According to Echols the commis- Hill to talk to the Council about the web sion is continuing to work on updates to design and hosting services they offer and the open burning ordinance, the inoper- what they could do to provide informa- able and abandoned vehicles ordinance, tion to the citizens of Monticello and the which will now include campers and surrounding areas. travel trailers, as well as updates to the According to Hill, he feels there is a Mobile Home Ordinance and looking disconnect between the city and millenni- at ordinances to address trucks moving als and in order to heal the disconnect the through and parking on residential streets city needs a new upgraded website that in the City. is fresh and modern. A website created Monticello Economic Development by AceOne Technologies would be able Commission’s Nita McDaniel updated to build a website that would be a “great the council on MEDC’s continued prog- source of information and would promote ress in recruiting industry to Monticello. local events.” According to McDaniel, MEDC one Members of the council asked if the of the three companies they were work- company would offer disaster recovery ing with has gone dormant but another and were told that AceOne is one of the one visited Monticello for a site visit and only companies that not only restores the discussions are slowly moving forward. data in case of a disaster, such as ransom MEDC also received a request for infor- ware, but also checks to ensure that the mation from the Arkansas Economic De- recovery was successful and that all in- velopment Commission. formation is still available. McDaniel also reported that County The company would charge a one time Judge Robert Akin has expressed interest Courtesy of Senator John Boozman’s offi ce fee of $4,432, along with a yearly fee of in getting a boat ramp with access to Bay- LEARNING BY EXAMPLE. University of Arkansas at Monticello political science students, Jakee Smith, Jessica ‘Bree’ Lanthrip, Angel $69 and a monthly maintenance fee of ou Bartholomew in Drew County. With Quiroga, Brendan Spaulding and Jake Tomboli and professor Dr. Carol Strong, met with United States Senator John Boozeman, Thurs- $50, a $200 monthly back up fee. If the day, Feb. 13, in his offi ce in Washington D.C. See COUNCIL Page 6A Attorney General Alert: Drew County Vote Centers

Don’t fall victim to 2020 census scams Special to the Advance formation has changed and they need to up- date their voter registration, they have until Special to the Advance • Social Security number. With the Primary Election on Tuesday, Friday, Feb. 28, to make this change before • Money or donations. March 3, remember that the polling sites are the Tuesday, March 3, elections. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau has the • Bank or credit card account information. no longer in Drew County and have been re- By state law, voter identification is re- important job of counting every living person in • Anything on behalf of or about a political party. placed by voting centers. quired at the polls, so registered voters need our country. If you are asked these questions by a person Registered voters can go to any of the Vot- Beginning in mid-March, an invitation to partici- claiming to be the with Census Bureau, it is a scam ing Sites on election day and vote for their to remember to have a photo ID with them pate will either be mailed or hand delivered to each and you should not cooperate with them. Instead, candidates of choice. The sites will be open when they go to the voting site to vote. home. If no response is received by May either by hang up and report the call to the Census Bureau by from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Below is a list of the voting centers for mail, online or over the phone, census takers will calling 800-923-8282. If a registered voter has moved or their in- Drew County. begin visiting homes and can return up to six times If someone visits your home to collect a response until the questionnaire is completed. for the 2020 Census, you can do the following to “This is one time every person will be contacted verify their identity: Ethel Hawkins Life Center 527 E. McCloy by a government entity,” said Arkansas Attorney First, check to make sure that they have a valid General Leslie Rutledge. “It’s important for Ar- ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Depart- First Assembly of God 915 US Highway 425 N kansans to know which questions will and will not ment of Commerce watermark, and an expiration Church Building B be asked by the Census Bureau and not fall prey date. to scammers pretending to be the Census Bureau.” If you still have questions about their identity, First Presbyterian Church 821 North Main According to the Federal Trade Commission, the you can call 800-923-8282 to speak with a local questionnaire asks: Census Bureau representative. First United Methodist 317 South Main • How many people are in the home? Some households will receive follow-up phone • What is their sex, age, race and ethnicity? calls from the Census Bureau to ensure quality Church • What is their relationship to one another? control. To help distinguish between legitimate • What is the best phone number to reach you? Census Bureau calls and scammers, check out “Are Shady Grove Baptist 103 Highway 172 • Do you own or rent the home? You in a Survey? Help for Survey Participants” on Church For a full list of questions, go to 2020census. the Census Bureau’s website at 2020census.gov. gov. If you suspect fraud, call 800-923-8282 to speak Tillar City Library 106 East B Street According to the U.S Census Bureau, every an- with a local Census Bureau representative or call swer is confidential and answers will only be used the Attorney General’s Office at 800-482-8982 or Wilmar School 2546 US Highway 278 for statistical purposes. [email protected]. The following information will NEVER be asked For more scam alerts, visit ArkansasAG.gov or Monticello Church of Christ 2078 US Highway 425 by the Census Bureau: Facebook.com/AGLeslieRutledge.

Special to the Advance • Lanceleaf Coreopsis that during their fi rst year most • Butterfl y Milkweed of the plants in the seed mixture Recently workers planted a • Common Milkweed will spend their energy becom- wildlife seed mixture of native • Narrowleaf Mountainmint ing established and it will be the • Pale Purple Conefl ower warm season grasses and a va- second growing season before a • Partridge Pea riety of other plants that are at- noticeable change will be visible tractive for Bobwhite quail and a • Purple Conefl ower to most observers. Students from host of other wildlife species. The • Purple Prairie Clover planting was a part of an initiative • Rattlesnake Master area schools will be aiding in ad- that began months ago when the • Sawtooth Sunfl ower ditional plantings at the lake in Monticello City Council voted • White Prairie Clover March. to support a resolution to restore • Wild Bergamot For more information about wildlife habitat on city owned • Wild White Indigo creating quail habitat on your According to Wildlife Biolo- property that surrounds the lake. gist with Pheasants Forever and property contact; Austin Klais, Some of the seeds in the mix- SEARK Chapter of Quail For- Associate Wildlife Biologist, ture are: ever, Austin Klais, it will be next Farm Bill Biologist III Pheasants • Big Bluestem year before most people will no- Forever, Inc. and Quail Forev- • Indian Grass tice a change in the open areas er at 501-425-1985 or 870-224- • Little Bluestem near the boat ramp at the Hunger 7316 or aklais@quailforever. • Black-eyed Susan Run Access to the lake. Earlier org or Bubba Groves, Biologist, • Prairie Blazing Star this year the Arkansas Game and Special to the Advance • Cardinal Flower Fish Commission conducted a Arkansas Game & Fish Commis- Workers mix wildlife seeds that before spreading them at Lake Monticello. The mixture of warm season grasses and • Compass Plant prescribed fi re at the site to pre- sion, at 870-723-5493 or Harvey. other plants are attractive to the Bobwhite Quail and a host of other species. • Illinois Bundlefl ower pare it to be planted. Klais said [email protected].

INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B EXTRA! Classifi eds ...... 3C Sports ...... 1C ROVING REPORTERS Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B EXTRA! OUR 149TH YEAR ;OPZ`LHYTLTILYZVM[OL(K]HUJL4VU[PJLSSVUPHUZ[HќHYTLK NUMBER 9 • 22 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, February 26, 2020 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW City recycling guidelines THE ROVING Each Wednesday, barring a catastrophe, the city of Monticello is accepting re- cyclable items at the Transfer Station within the following guidelines: 1) Card- board—must be fl attened. Not accepted are cereal boxes, drink can boxes or egg cartons; 2) Plastic bottles—lids must be removed and the bottles must be bagged. Only No. 1 and No. 2 bottles are accepted (the number is located on the bottom of the bottle). No wide-mouthed bottles can be accepted; 3) Newspapers—bagged or boxed; 4) Aluminum cans—must be bagged. No tin cans or pet food cans can be accepted; and 5) Shredded offi ce paper—must REPORTERS be bagged. To have recycled items picked up, contact City Hall at 870-367- 4400. Note: Electronics (EWaste) are accepted at the city transfer station, 1466 Old Warren Road, but are not eligible for pick up. The city reminds all citizens to not mix household trash with recyclable items. The city does not accept glass or any item not listed above at this time. Look who we found this week! Library book sale The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff er- HERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL son Avenue, is off ering a $5 book sale, with the proceeds going toward library programs. Anyone may fi ll a bag with any book that fi ts in the bag, and it’s just $5—new books added almost daily from all age groups and genres. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 408 South Main Street, will be open every Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events or for more information, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Support for local schools Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. For more information, contact the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. Ireland, England and Wales tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an educa- tional tour for nine days in June 2020 to England, Ireland and Wales. Students from any school district are eligible to travel. Those taking the tour will experience castles, cathedrals, coastlines and countrysides that will become the classroom for this unforgettable journey. The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnifi cent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick's in Dublin and Shake- speare's birthplace in Stratford, students will feel the spirits of history by their side every step of the way. A detailed itinerary of the trip can be reached by visiting eftours.com and watching the video on the England, Ireland and Wales tour. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224-6545. Germany, Switzerland, & Italy tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an educa- tional tour for Germany, Switzerland, & Italy including Venice June 2021 and Japan July 2021. Parents, grandparents, and students from any district can travel. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224-6545 or e-mail at [email protected] Arkansas Artists invited to apply for Fellowships The Arkansas Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of its Indi- vidual Artist Fellowship awards! Up to nine fellowships may be awarded to Arkansas artists. Each fellowship is $4,000. This year’s categories are: Literary Arts - Screenwriting Performing Arts – Theatre Director Visual Arts – Painting, except for works on paper The deadline to apply is April 10. Applications are available online at www. arkansasarts.org. Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian The Arkansas Arts Council awards fellowships annually as a way to recognize and encourage creative excellence. The fellowships enable selected artists to Hippty-Hoppity Easter’s on its way. Cavie Bowden and Roxanne Karnes shows off some of the Easter merchandise available at the Drew Memorial Gift devote more time and energy to creating and mastering their arts and crafts. Shop, 778 Scogin Drive. The Gift Shop is located by the main entrance to the hospital and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It off ers a variety of merchandise Categories change each year to allow the Arkansas Arts Council to recognize and also has a gift registry. a broad range of artists. For more information, or to apply for a fellowship, visit our website at www. arkansasarts.org or contact Robin McClea, artist services program manager, at 501-324-9348 or at [email protected]. Nursing Assistant Courses UAM College of Technology McGehee and Career Pathways Initiative will be hosting a series of Nursing Assistant Courses. Summer I begins Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, June 25; Summer II runs from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 31; and the Fall 2020 course will being in August. Call career pathways staff to see if you qualify at 870-460-2102 or 870-460-2129. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet The Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Gibson University Center Green Room. Tickets are available by contacting the chamber at 870- 367-6741 or [email protected]. Please reserve your tickets by Friday, February 21. Political Animals Club Meeting Talk Business & Politics' Roby Brock will be the featured speaker at the South- east Arkansas Political Animals Club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Western Sizzlin', 436 US Highway 425. Brock will discuss the upcoming March 3 primary and other topics related to Arkansas politics and policy. There are no membership fees to join the Southeast Arkansas Political Animals, and all are welcome. You are only responsible for purchasing your lunch. If you are plan- ning to attend, RSVP by emailing John Davis at searkpoliticalanimals@gmail. com or call (870) 460-1189. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Monticello Girls Softball tryouts Monticello Girls Softball Association 2020 tryouts will be held Saturday, Feb. 29 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Indoor Practice Facility. Tryout times are as follows: 14 and up: 9 a.m., 12 and up: 9.45 a.m., 10 and up: 10:30 a.m. and 8 and up: 11.15 a.m. There will be no tryouts for 6 and up. Late registration is still being accepted with a $70 fee. online registration is available at www.monticelloargirls.com until 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 or forms and payment can be brought to tryout at the designated time. MONDAY, MARCH 2 Selma Water Association Meeting The Selma Water Association will have their annual meeting Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Baptist Church. If you have any questions call 870-460-0628 TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Monticello Music Club meeting The Monticello Music Club will have their regular monthly meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Fellowship Hall of Pauline Baptist Church. The eve- ning’s program will be presented by cast members of SEARK’s production of The Sound of Music under the direction of Kathy Lyon. Also on the program will be junior students of Beverly Lobitz, Terren Young and Tripp Lanehart; and the Drew Central Madrigals, under the direction of Cara Akin. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend this evening of entertain- ing music. The Drew County Conservation District Board Elections The Drew County Conservation District Board Elections will be held Tuesday, March 3 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vote at the Drew County Conservation Dis- trict Offi ce, 419 W Gaines Suite 3, or in the County Clerk’s offi ce To be eligible to vote, you must- Be a registered voter, live in Drew County and own land in the county. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 MGSA umpires needed Monticello Girls Softball Association is in need of umpires for the upcoming season. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have knowledge of the rules of softball or baseball and must attend a USA Softball testing/certifi ca- tion clinic. The clinic will take place Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the location to be determined. There will be a test in the morning and fi eld instruction in the afternoon. The fee for the certifi cation is $60 for those 18 and over and $30 for those under 18. Fees cover a background check, the test and insurance. Games during the season will be played Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from Monday, April 6 through May 22. Umpires will earn up to $30 per game. Umpire gear will be provided. Individuals must be able to call bases and behind the plate. Reserve your clinic spot by contacting Ked Donham at 870-224-6600. DCHS Safe Prom Bingo Game Night Drew Central Safe Prom is hosting a Bingo Game Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Drew Central Cafeteria. The cost is $20 and includes door entry, nine bingo cards and a free dauber. Cash Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be available for purchase. You must be 18 years old or older to play. Contact Tulita Grant at 870-723-8057, Kimberly Lattimore at 870-723-4878, Crystal Jackson at 870-723-8319, Alicia Dionne Jones-Ogles- by at 870-723-8284, Wendy Ray at 870-723-3960 or a Drew Central High School Junior class parent for ticket information. THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 12 THROUGH 14 Boll Weevil Stampede Rodeo Boll Weevil Stampede Rodeo will be held at the Drew County Fair Grounds Arena, State Highway 35, Thursday through Friday, March 12 through 14. This annual intercollegiate rodeo will host teams from approximately 5 states. Plan now to attend and view some of the very best in collegiate rodeo. See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 3A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | 3A Town and Country Quilters EHC donate tactile quilt

Langley said. several of her students used Eat wise and exercise! Special to the Advance Langley was invited to speak weighted blankets and vests At a recent meeting of the to the group as part of an ongo- when they were anxious because Town and Country Quilters ing community service project to the weighted materials had a Extension Homemakers Club, use their sewing skills to benefit calming effect on the students. Cristal Langley, lead teacher of those in most need. The group The Town and Country Quil- the Drew Country Consortium based their Educational Exhibit ters club donated the Touch Me- classrooms housed on the west at the 2019 Drew County Fair on Feel Me quilt they had made for side of the Drew Central School the ways tactile fabrics can en- use in her classroom. Louise District’s Campus, told club hance education. Godwin coordinated the making members about her work with Langley said six out of 10 stu- of the quilt with help and dona- profoundly exceptional chil- dents in her classrooms are on tions by other club members. dren. Langley is in charge of two the autism spectrum, and having For further information about classrooms, K-6 and 7-12, for a Touch Me-Feel Me (tactile) this project or about Town and special needs students of Drew quilt for them to learn about Country Quilters, phone Judy County. textures and touch recognition Murphy at 870-367-2533 or “The goal for each student would be wonderful. email the club president, Dr Kay is to strive to be independent,” Langley also mentioned that Walter, at [email protected].

Special to the Advance Third graders at Drew Central Elementary School were taught a series of 6 lessons using the Kids In the Special to the Advance Kitchen Curriculum by Drew County Extension agents. The students are showing off their pledge to Eat Smart and Be Active by wearing wrist bands! Town and Country Quilters Extension Homemakers Club show off their touch me feel me quilt they made and do- nated to the Drew County Consortium, located on Drew Central Schools’ campus. The quilt will be used with the students to teach them about textures and touch recognition.

• The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to noon begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing COMMUNITY CALENDAR the third Wednesdays of each month at Fred J Taylor Library and Technology groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into men and women and Center, located on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus. Anyone provide a safe place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. Continued from Page 2A interested in joining is welcome to attend. • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in Mc- The Sound of Music children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board Cloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event is open to the public. The members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. Seark Concert Association presents “The Sound Of Music” Thursday, veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. All veterans • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meetings Friday and Saturday, March 12 through 14, in the University of Arkansas at are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. For Monticello Fine Arts Center. Showtimes will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday and at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. Friday, March 12 and 13; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services in There will also be a Senior adult matinee Wednesday, March 11 at 3 p.m. attend. Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday and Tickets go on sale to the public Tuesday, Feb. 18 and can be purchased • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jef- Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870-367-9669. on line at www.searkconcert.org, by phone at 870-460-1888 or at the UAM ferson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst Thursday of every • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the First ticketing offi ce in the Fine Arts Center Room 101 the day of the perfor- month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely confi - mance tom 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $25, $20 for children and $23 • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the fi rst Tues- dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been aff ected by another for veterans for the Thursday through Saturday March 13 through 14 show; day of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. person’s drinking. For more information, contact Jane at 870-723-2493 or tickets for the Senior Adults matinee are $15. • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon ev- Kayla at 501-762-4078. ery second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. Cancer patients, • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., which THURSDAY APRIL 9 survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and Hiring Fair • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee will every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 836 the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meetings host a hiring fair and food truck event Thursday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Saturday are open to the public. p.m., at 1609 East Ash Street in McGehee.. There will be companies from are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon every • The Monticello Economic Development Commission meets at noon on Southeast Arkansas and surrounding areas attending. Business attire and Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact 870-723- the fi rst Wednesday of each month at the large meeting room at the MEDC resume is suggested. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services' Mobile 6568. building, 211 West Gaines Avenue. Unit will also be available to help create professional resumes. FOr more • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings • The city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. information contact Cortez C. Smith or Justin Carbage at 870-460-2102 or at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. 870-460-2129 Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. SATURDAY, APRIL 11 • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each Inaugural Bunny Run 5K and Easter Egg Dash Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. Inaugural annual Bunny Run 5K and Easter Egg Dash will be held at 8 a.m. month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Monday at Saturday, April 11, at The Centers' Southeast Arkansas Residential Center, • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. 936 Jordan Drive. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Monticello/ Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of • District Judge Bruce Anderson holds an open court day in the Monticello InauguralBunnyRun5KandEasterEggDash Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Celebrate Re- District Court on the second Tuesday of every month. People interested in FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 15 THROUGH 17 covery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, speaking to the judge about old fi nes, driver's license suspension or any relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with other matter, are advised to be at the court offi ce at 8:30 a.m. No appoint- Shootout in the Piney Woods a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large-group meetings ment is necessary. 1st Annual Cowboy Fast Draw Arkansas State Championship. To be held at the Drew County Fairgrounds, located on State Highway 35. This titled, sanctioned, CFDA contest is a preliminary for the National Fast Draw Championship. Competitors from throughout the United States will be here seeking their opportunity to advance to the national fi nals. ONGOING CHECKING IRA CONSUMER LOANS • The NAACP meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Morning FIXED RATE Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 East Oakland Street in Monticello • The Democratic Party of Drew County meets at 6 p.m. every third Monday Business Loans Mortgage Loans MORTGAGE of the month at the Drew County Court house. LOANS • The weekly residential trash pickup will have two trash trucks running daily to provide more effi cient trash service. This may cause trash to be collected earlier than usual. Please have trash cart by the street on pick-up day by 7:30 a.m. Friendly Customer Service • The Monticello Planning Commission meets the fi rst Tuesday of every SAVINGS month at 6 p.m. at Monticello City Hall. The public is invited to attend • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Tuesday afternoon. For meeting Mobile Banking/Mobile Deposit place, time and more information, contact Judy at 870-367-2839. SecurLock • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thurs- WHY SETTLE FOR ANY Bill Pay day of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact 870-224- 1508 by calling or texting. • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. BANK WHEN YOU CAN the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each month during September through May. The meetings take place in the gymnasium at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or who is interested in learn- Debit Card ing more about home schooling is welcome to attend. 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First, there was a private agreement therefore was not impeached. But they vote was cast TO GIVE FINALITY TO they refused to give fi nality to their work among leaders of both parties about how omit the House vote THE LONG INQUIRY PROCESS. It by passing their demand for a trial to the to proceed. Then, the action was taken in Last Monday, Feb. 17, was the second anniversary 12 days after he re- followed twelve days later complete with Senate. They had, in effect, dropped the the tried and true parliamentary language of my best friend’s death. Melissa A. Forrest. signed. a 528-paged report. Wikipedia reports: charges. This, of course, subsequently that the House uses day after day to con- Remember that name because she still is one of the There were two “On August 20, the House voted to ac- changed when House Managers took duct routine business. best people I have ever met in my life. She started out votes on impeach- cept the fi nal Judiciary Committee report their charges to the Senate and Trump, “At 1:50 p.m., Representative Peter W. as one of my sister’s best friends and I would see her ment by the full by a vote of 412 to 3, with Republican now impeached by the House, was ac- Rodino Jr., chairman of the House Judi- whenever I came home on vacation, but I never really House of Represen- Earl Landgrebe, plus Democrats Otto quitted by the Senate. ciary Committee, rose on the House fl oor got to spend a lot of time with her back then. I knew tatives. The fi rst on Passman and Sonny Montgomery cast- With Nixon they had not fi nished their and announced, ‘Mr. Speaker, I submit a she was my sister’s rock for years, but as I stated February 6, 1974, ing the only no votes. The 528-page work because the full House had not vot- privileged report pursuant to House Res- earlier, I liked her then but didn’t know her. That all HAROLD PEASE was a vote 410 for report, published on August 22, laid out ed, that happened August 20, 1974 after olution 803.’ That resolution had given changed in 2014 when I moved back to Monticello. and 4 against, autho- in detail what it called the "clear and his resignation. In this case, there was the committee the right to act as an agent As soon as she found out I had moved back to CONSTITUTION rizing impeachment convincing evidence" against Nixon. It no need to try Nixon on the accusations of the House, with all of the House's Monticello, she sent me the most formal Facebook EXPERT proceedings against also contained a statement from the com- in the Senate as he had already accom- constitutional authority, in investigating message about being glad I was back in Monticello Nixon which allowed mittee's Republican members who had plished what a Senate conviction would, whether. former, President Richard M. and she would like to get our daughters together at my the House Judiciary Committee to begin originally opposed impeachment, stating his removal from offi ce. Nixon should be impeached. The Speak- “earliest convenience.” the formal inquiry. Talk of such had for the record that Nixon had not been So why are so many still ignorant of er of the House, Representative Carl Al- That was it. And that simple message (laughable preceded this vote for several months. ‘hounded from offi ce’ but rather had de- the Nixon impeachment vote—even col- bert, responded in the same words and now because we were never that formal) got me Thereafter, following six months of stroyed his own presidency through his lege professors? Primarily because with the same barely audible voice that he has out of the house for something other than grocery House inquiry that did not go well for patterns of deceit." Nixon removing himself the issue went used hundreds of other times when com- shopping. Nixon, he resigned August 8, 1974 be- The second vote occurred after the away and the nation, so hurt by the Wa- mittee chairmen fi led routine reports…. She became “my person,” fore the full House voted to actually im- months-long House inquiry and was the tergate Scandal, wanted to forget. Con- “But this report is not routine,” The (thank you Grey’s Anatomy for peach him based on the fi ndings of their fi nal vote of the House of Representa- sequently The New York Times covered NY Times continued, “Running about that phrase.) I knew that if I ever Judiciary Committee. So technically tives—no different than any other House (buried) this previously headlined story 200,000 words, it sets out the evidence needed anything, all I had to do Nixon was not impeached. Although ac- vote on impeachment except that Nixon on page 22. that the Judiciary Committee found war- was call and she would be there. cused, which is what impeachment is, in had already resigned. So Richard Nixon It read: “Without a trace of fanfare She was my emotional support the public mind there was no reason to was impeached, meaning charged, just as or drama and without a word of debate, See PEASE Page 5A (outside of my family) and she always made me feel like I was her MELISSA favorite person ever. ORRELL Melissa was good at that. I think she made everyone she met feel Arkansas REPORTER like they were her favorite person in the world. When I originally met Melissa teacher cadet she was going to school to get her degree in nursing. I am going to be completely honest here and admit my memory may lie to me, so I will say I believe that she programs may have been going for her Licensed Practical Nurse back then, but she could have already been an LPN Last week included a fun visit to and taking classes to get her Registered Nurse, I don’t speak with senior UAM nursing stu- trust my memory to recall that correctly. dents about policy and politics. My I do remember that after I moved back she took visit with Dr. Haley’s class, with her state boards to obtain her nursing license. She thanks to Dr. Felts, was especially had a friend who had been pushing her to study and timely, as Thursday was Nurses Day take the state boards but shortly before I moved back, at the Capitol, where information her friend tragically died in a car wreck. That is what and activities celebrated the impor- killed Melissa, too. A vehicle accident. After a month tance of nurses to each of us, as well or so of being in contact with Melissa she told me she as their importance to our state and really needed help to study for her boards. Not me national economies. quizzing her but me just encouraging her to continue Also on Thursday, the Lottery to study. Oversight and Higher Education I was absolutely blessed beyond belief to be there Subcommittees met in Little Rock. when she got a phone call saying she had passed her Reports and video from those boards. Melissa had reached her goals and would be meetings are available at our House living her dreams as an RN. I was the one that got to website: www.arkansashouse.org, see her initial reaction and emotion that day. All her as are videos of all our legislative hard work had paid off. I was there. We were in Little meetings. It was a special treat to Rock shopping and I can still remember that day as formally recognize Crossett High if it imprinted itself on my being. Melissa was smart, teacher Kristi McDuff and her fi ve pretty, determined and made of steel. All those quali- Teacher Cadets ties showed through that day. I took her to Chuey’s to at the Higher celebrate. Ed meeting. When Melissa passed away she was working as a I am always hospice nurse. If your family member was on hospice, encouraged by I think it is safe to say, you wanted Melissa as your those that are nurse. She bonded with her patients and their families interested in and I know a few families that stayed in touch with policy and law her after their family member had passed. New policies; positive outcomes making, espe- Melissa’s life had plenty of adversity in it. Adversi- LEANNE cially those still In the past two years, the number of treatment of those who are sent. that we were closing the youth treatment ty that she overcame with pure grit and determination BURCH in high school youths in state custody has declined by We have updated our policies and and she never, ever let that make her hard. It gave her centers at Colt and Dermott. We now and college. nearly thirty percent, and today I’d like regulations since 2017, and the latest ARKANSAS empathy, compassion, a love for life. She was a wife, operate only fi ve. Want to learn to discuss some of the changes we have numbers affi rm they have been effective. HOUSE REPORT a mother, a daughter, a niece. But to me, she was my Judges are a vital part of our approach more about made to achieve that. As of February 13, there were 235 lifeline and my best friend for years. On my birthday because they can help steer youths to the Arkansas During my fi rst campaign for gover- youths in our fi ve residential treatment before she passed away she sent me a message, thank- the appropriate services that would be Teacher Cadet program? This nor in 2014, I became concerned about centers, 92 fewer that July 2017. ing me for coming into her life and claimed I was her more benefi cial than spending time in a nationally recognized teacher the quality of care at our state’s juvenile The Division of Youth Services lifeline after her friend passed away. But the pleasure detention center. recruitment program targets bright detention centers and pledged to improve reported that last week there were only was all mine. To know Melissa was to know what Last year, the General Assembly – to high school students to the teaching the work that we were six youths in juvenile centers operated by love really was because she loved and she loved hard. their credit – passed Act 189, which profession. Learn more about this doing. counties, which is an 87 percent decrease The day Melissa passed away, she was coming to requires the use of a validated risk as- great program by checking it out on Before I took of- compared to the 47 in July 2017. my house for coffee the next morning and she was on sessment tool. This tool helps determine the Ark. Department of Education fi ce, I made a surprise I directed the Division of Youth my mind a lot that day. A few times, I almost called or the youth’s level of risk for reoffending website: http://dese.ade.arkansas. visit to the juvenile Services to take over the day-to-day texted her but didn’t want to bother her while she was gov. assessment and treat- operations of seven of our eight residen- and to divert youth to group homes or at work or driving between her patient’s houses. Now I also loved getting to be part ment center at Alex- tial treatment centers. We established community-based services instead of when I think of someone like that, when they won’t of the great crowd at the 20th ander so that I could goals that included faster assessment and sending them to a detention center. get off my mind, I call. Annual Hamburg Schools Foun- see conditions for placement of youth under state supervi- Now we are focusing on ways to im- Melissa taught me a lot of life lessons. She taught ASA dation Banquet. It’s no secret that myself. I also wanted sion. prove our community based services. me a lot about what a true friend is. She showed HUTCHINSON I am inspired by the energy that me, that although I have had a lot of “friends” over to assure Arkansans We began to develop personalized Our ultimate goal in improving ser- Hamburg Superintendent Tracy the years that were not trustworthy, that trustworthy GOVERNOR’S that this issue would treatment plans that addressed the needs vices for youth is to improve their chanc- Streeter brings to her school and her people were still around and I could let my guard REPORT be a priority for my of each juvenile. We also began to es of success when they leave the system. community. Connie Timmons has down. Most importantly, she taught me that the risk administration. engage family members and other care I applaud the leaders in the Department an equal amount of spirit, dedica- of opening myself up to someone and letting them in Our goal was to cut the number of providers to ease a youth’s return to the of Human Services and the Division of tion and energy that she has focused was worth it to have someone like her in my life. youth sent to the Division of Youth community. Youth Services for their commitment to on supporting teachers and students I don’t remember a particular quote of hers or even Services, and to improve the care and In November 2018, we announced our young people. through her work with the Schools anything momentous that she said. But what I do re- Foundation. I know there was a member is how she made me feel. She made me feel like I had a tribe, that it wasn’t just my family that I wonderful group of volunteers could trust. And she reminded me how important it is behind them both. Congratulations to have a friend that you could depend on no matter and thanks to all that support our SE what. Legislature review of ArDOT Arkansas public schools. But the most important lesson I learned that Me- Learning more about a collabora- lissa taught me was to hold your friends and family, tion project that focuses on students Last year the legislature voted to con- One purpose is to ensure responsiveness report from the Transportation Department your “people,” close. We are not promised another that might need additional support duct an extensive review of the operations to the needs of citizens. In other words, if itself, on the progress of 34 projects that day, hour, minute or second of this life. Don’t forget as they transition out of high school of the Arkansas Department of Transporta- members of a community are concerned were under construction at the beginning to let the people important to you, know how import- was also on my agenda last week. tion, to identify areas where improvements about the number of accidents on a par- of the year. Each project will cost more ant they are to you. I appreciated being part of a group could be made. ticular stretch of highway, such as a sharp Melissa left a legacy with all who knew her. A than $10 million to complete. that met in Crossett and thank Don- Act 298 of 2019 curve with a low shoulder, their concerns legacy of love, trust and friendship and for that, I will The largest project, in terms of cost, is na Culpepper for the invitation. mandates that the should not be ignored. always be thankful for Melissa being in my life. a $187 million widening of Interstate 30 Are you familiar with Arkansas Legislative Council In September, Guidehouse submitted to in western Saline County, where Highway Workforce Centers? They pride hire an independent the Department a lengthy and detailed list 70 turns off toward Hot Springs. The themselves on being “One-Stop” ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN consultant to perform of requests for data. Since then, Guide- interstate is being widened from four to Centers that can connect individ- the review. The con- house has also been talking to key staff at six lanes for 5.9 miles. It is scheduled for uals with multiple resources and sultant is Guidehouse, the Transportation Department. completion in late 2022. agencies. They provide no-cost Serving Drew County since 1870 of McLean, Va. Staff spent 3,220 hours working with The second largest project is in Prairie services to employers such as free EDDIE It will focus on the Guidehouse to provide the requested data. County, along Interstate 40. It is a $100 job posting/advertising, screening of TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher bidding procedures, As of December, the consultant had up- million project to replace the bridge over applicants, pre-employment testing, CHEATHAM purchasing methods loaded more than 1,150 fi les. The consul- HAROLD COGGINS .... Editor/Sports Editor the White River. referrals of qualifi ed applicants, job ARKANSAS and overall fi nances tants made a progress report to legislators. The estimated completion date is the fairs, interviewing facilities, labor MELISSA ORRELL ...... Staff Writer SENATE REPORT of one of the largest The Transportation Department has middle of 2020, but delays may result market information and much more. agencies in state 3,724 full time employees working across because of disputes between the Depart- Through the Workforce Innova- Published each Wednesday by: government. It will the state, with an annual budget of $425.4 ment and building contractors. High water tion & Opportunity Act Programs, recommend legislation for the General million, according to the Guidehouse DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. and heavy rains interfered with construc- adults and dislocated workers Assembly to consider during the 2021 report. CHEATHAM BURCH 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 regular session. Legislators also received a detailed See Page 5A See Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. 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of Arizona, the, Republican leader, PEASE took the necessary parliamentary step of demanding a second, and, Pharmacy groups unite to fi ght PBMs Continued from Page 4A without debate, the resolution was ranted Mr. Nixon's impeachment, approved by a vote of 412 to 3” and removal from offi ce. Had Mr. (House Formally Concludes Inqui- 2015 precedent stands. FAPhA. “Evidence is clear that the profi ts in the Special to the Advance Nixon not resigned, this document ry Into Impeachment,” by David E. “For countless years, PBMs have tightened middle come at the expense of everyday Ameri- Rosenbaum, New York Times,Aug. the noose on pharmacists and their ability to cans and is adversely impacting patient access to would have formed the basis for the The National Community Pharmacists Associ- fi rst House impeachment debate in 21, 1974, p. 22). ation and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, serve their communities and provide access to pharmacists’ patient care services.” So Nixon was impeached by a life-saving medications and essential counsel- At the heart of the case is whether states like more than a century…. along with the American Pharmacists Association “It is Important,” Representative vote of 412 to 3. The populous can and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy As- ing,” said APA CEO and Executive Vice Pres- Arkansas can enact regulations that affect the be excused for their ignorance but ident John Vinson, Pharm.D. “Instead, PBMs PBMs, who argue that they are exempt by the Robert W. Kastenmeier of Wiscon- sociations, announced today they will fi le an am- sin, a ranking Democrat on the com- college professors, facts checking icus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the have prioritized profi ts and stockholders by us- Employee Retirement Income Security Act of services, news reporters, journalists ing anti-competitive practices, self-dealing, and 1974. mittee, said afterward, and this is a United States in support of a case that pits phar- major point, that “the impeachment and historians cannot. macy benefi t managers against neighborhood monopoly-like business practices to create an Rebecca Snead, CEO and Executive Vice Pres- environment where patients, pharmacists, and ident of NASPA, said the federal ERISA law was matter not seem unresolved. Rep- Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicat- healthcare providers. resentative Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. ed columnist and an expert on the “The PBMs have been hiding behind a vague- employers suffer the consequences – patients lose never meant to shield pharmacy benefi t managers from state regulation. “State pharmacy associa- of Massachusetts, the Democratic United States Constitution. He has ly worded section of a federal law that was nev- their choice, pharmacists lose their jobs, and em- ployers lose their money.” tions have championed pro-patient, pro-employ- leader, offered a resolution com- dedicated his career to studying the er supposed to apply to them,” said B. Douglas That case made its way to the federal 8th Cir- er, pro-pharmacy legislation for over 25 years mending the judiciary committee writings of the Founding Fathers Hoey, CEO of NCPA, which represents 21,000 cuit Court of Appeals, where the judge ruled in with limited success due to the PBMs’ claims that for its work and accepting its report. and applying that knowledge to cur- locally owned pharmacies nationwide. “They op- favor of the PBMs. When Arkansas appealed the they are pre-empted under ERISA. But the feder- “Representative John J. Rhodes rent events. erate without meaningful regulation, and because ruling, the Supreme Court asked the US Solicitor al ERISA law was never intended to thwart states’ of that they’re able to stack the deck in their favor, General to recommend whether to take the case. attempts to regulate the business ofPBMs or the and at the expense of community pharmacies and Not only did he urge the Court to take the case, business of insurance,” said Snead. their patients.” but he argued strongly that the 8th Circuit erred There is wide bipartisan agreement in the Pilgrim The case, Rutledge v. the Pharmaceutical Care in its decision. states that PBMs must be regulated. In fact, 33 Management Association, will be heard on Mon- “This US Supreme Court will address regula- state attorneys general, both Democrats and Re- Rest Love day, April 27, the Court announced today. It orig- tion of an industry built for profi ts, not patients. publicans, signed on to an amicus brief in 2018 your inates from Arkansas, which passed a law in 2015 The ever-increasing fl ow of health care funding supporting Arkansas’s appeal of the 8th Circuit Apartments barring PBMs from reimbursing local pharma- to the proverbial unregulated middle can be halt- Court’s decision to the Supreme Court. pad! cies at a lower rate than what the pharmacies pay ed, and good patient care can be enhanced when Additionally, all 50 state pharmacy associa- 1032 North Cooper St. to fi ll the prescriptions. The PBM lobby, PCMA, states are permitted to regulate PBMs,” said tions, as well as the District of Columbia, joined Monticello, AR 71655 challenged the law in court, which is when the APhA Executive Vice President and CEO Thom- the brief. Pilgrim Rest Apartments is currently APA and NCPA joined the effort to ensure the as E. Menighan, BSPharm, MBA, ScD (Hon), The case will be decided by the end of June. accepting applications for 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom 2 bath apartments.

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Special to the Advance board. Payment will be made to UAM students are eligible to the UAM upon proof of registra- apply regardless of race, color, The Drew County Extension tion for each semester. national origin, sex, age or dis- Homemakers Clubs will be of- Application forms are avail- ability. fering one $1,000 scholarship able in the counselor’s offices at All applications must be re- for the 2020- 2021 college year Monticello High School, Drew ceived by Hazelene McCray, to one student who is a Drew Central High School and the Drew County Extension Agent, County resident and who will be Financial Aid Office of Univer- by Friday, March 20. attending the University of Ar- sity of Arkansas at Monticello. For more information, contact kansas at Monticello. Forms can also be obtained at Claudia Horton, Drew County The scholarship will be avail- the Drew County Extension Of- EHC Education Chairperson, at able at the rate of $500 per se- fice in the Drew County Court- 870-723-2662; or Hazelene Mc- mester and may be applied to house. Cray, Drew County Extension tuition, books and/or room and All prospective and current Agent, at 870-460-6270.

statistically, normally higher in kansas State Police pursuit that COUNCIL December and January ended in Drew County. Continued from Page 1A • 133 citizen assists Parks: • Fine intake of $27,927.52 • Work is weather permitting bids being made for new con- • $6,000 of stolen property so it is being done as quickly as recovered struction on the Highway 277 possible bridge, discussions are taking • 21 felonies cleared by ar- rests • Gearing up for Ball Sea- place between ArDOT, Arkan- • Continued church security son with meetings with all the sas Game and Fish Commission training with over 120 people leagues to discuss possible con- about possible boat access in trained flicts that area. • Working with Monticello • Looking to see what needs Interfor is in talks with MEDC School District on a grant to get to be done to get complex ready, about making a capital invest- another school resource officer including adding No Parking ment to construct a warehouse for the district signs in medians so MPD can in the industrial complex due to • Looking into traffic camer- the vast amount of lumber being enforce parking as for U.S. Highways 425 and • East Lab installing pet sta- shipped out by train by the com- 278. Found some systems with tions pany. 4 cameras with wifi for $2860. Police Department: Akers asked the Council to con- • Started on the pool Feb. 4, • 18,900 miles on the depart- sider the cameras work is ongoing Special to the Advance ments vehicles in the last month • MPD dispatcher, Kim John- The next City Council Meet- • 1631 calls for service with son received a Letter of Com- ing will be held Monday, March WATER BUFFALO, RABBITS AND CHICKENS, PLEASE. Each year Drew Central Elementary and the Middle School students help SEARK Reading Council collect money for the Heifer Project. Heifer International is an Arkan- domestic calls down, which are mendation for her help in a Ar- 24 at City Hall. sas foundation that provides animals for families in other countries. They train the families to use the animals for the benefi t of their families and communities. Each animal that is purchased helps the families have food and income to help provide for their needs. This year Drew Central students collected $1,485.00. The students want to buy a Arkansas Rice accepting applications for scholarship water buff alo, rabbits, and chickens.

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Maurice L. Caldwell HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Cash. In addition to his parents, and Mrs. Ella Wea Witherspoon Online guestbook www.ste- he was also preceded in death by King. phensondearman.com. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Maurice L. Caldwell, 84, of two sisters, Dona and Cindy Cash; She graduated from the Uni- Bro. James Matthew Rye, passed away Tuesday, Feb. funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about and a granddaughter, Hailey Rose versity of Arkansas at Monticello 11, 2020 as the result of a spinal furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Jones. and worked as a licensed beauti- Lewis cord injury and Alzheimer’s dis- ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to He was a retired welder for Sea- cian for many years. She pursued Bro. James Matthew Lewis, ease. He was born June 7, 1935 [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. Ark Marine and was a Catholic. her career as a registered nurse 82, died February 9, 2020, at in Yorktown, Ark. to the late R.A. Donald also owned and operated at Drew Memorial Hospital, as an avid Bridge player. She attend- piano, which she did for church Baptist Medical Center in Little and Lula Scott Caldwell. Calhoun Store and worked twenty well as Desha County Hospital Rock. He was the oldest of five Maurice was a graduate of ed President Bill Clinton’s fi rst services for many years. In her years with General Mills Corpora- in Dumas. She was a member of inauguration in Washington, D.C. later years, she was a member of children born to the late Jim and Lake Village High School, Ar- tion. Holy Divine Spiritual Church of Willie Mae McCray-Lewis in kansas A&M College, now UAM, She was preceded in death by the First United Methodist Church Survivors include his wife, Sha- Lacey. her parents, Vasco and Lilamae of Monticello. Wilmar, on Sept. 11, 1937. and the University of Tennessee ron Jones Wolter Cash of Monticel- She was preceded in death by During his formative years, he School of Social Work. Goodwin of Monticello; her In addition to her parents, she lo; one daughter, Amy Cash-Alli- her husband, Loman Daniels; ex-husband and children’s father, was also preceded in death by her attended Drew High School. He He was a member of Union son of Illinois; three sons, Bradley parents; grandparents; one sis- confessed his hope in Christ and Raymond Dewitt Rice of Cros- husband of 61 years, Owen David Thomas Cash of Mississippi, Tim- United Methodist Church in Rye ter, Lee Ester King; two broth- joined St. James AME Church in Community, where he was very sett; one brother, Van B. Goodwin Stanford; her father and mother- othy Aaron Jones of Illinois and ers, Johnny Ray and Lee Edward in-law, Charlie Glenn Stanford Wilmar and later in life, he re- active, serving of Russellville; and four sisters, Jeff Jones of Monticello; a sister, King; and one granddaughter, and Lillian Be- dedicated his life to Christ and as lay speak- Joanne Gibbs of Warren, Myr- Eva (David) Shantz of Monticello; Toni Lynn Green. atrice Hossfeld united with Mt. Nebo Baptist er/servant. At na Daniel of Monticello, Linda a brother, Jack Cash of Monticello; Survivors include, one daugh- Stanford; two Church. He served faithfully on the time of his Pinkus of Dermott and Sheila and eleven grandchildren. ter, Erika Daniels Green; one sisters-in-law, the praise team and made himself retirement, he Young of Monticello. She is sur- Funeral services were held at 2 special daughter, Dana Davis; Barbara Haisty available wherever he was need- was the men- vived by one sister, Marcia Zeno p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at Ste- two grandsons, Treyvon J. and and Doris Tay- ed until his health failed. tal health ad- of Bryant; and three children, phenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. DeVantre J. Daniels; one grand- lor; four broth- James worked in the logging ministrator of Diane Rice Watt of Crossett, Mi- Online guestbook at www.ste- daughter, Candis (Fredric) Ben- ers-in-law, Bill CALDWELL the Arkansas chael Rice of New York City and phensondearman.com. business all his life. Along with Grant, Roy ton; great grandchildren, Ivyana Department of Rhonda Rice of Colorado Springs, STANFORD (Paid obituary) his parents, he was proceeded Stanford, Carol Daniels, Major Daniels, Ellaiya Corrections. He was also active Colo. She also in death by his wife, Erma June Stanford and Kathy Lea Durham Lee Daniels, Kaleb, Kennedy, in his profession of administrative is survived by Lewis; by his siblings, Frank, Glenn Stanford; and a niece, Don- Cain Egypt, and Italee Benton; a spe- social work throughout the state fi ve grandchil- cial great grandchild, Caiden Tolliver and Alice; and a grand- dren and six na Massanelli. and in his local community. Kathy Lea Durham Cain, 56, Thomas; seven brothers, Benny son, Derrick Lewis. great-grand- Gwen is survived by her daugh- Survivors include his wife, of Monticello, passed away Mon- (Betty) King and Bufus King, He leaves to cherish his memo- children. ters, Phyllis (Towny) Mosley and Martha Ann Baugh Caldwell of day, Feb. 17, 2020, at her home. both of St. Louis, MO, Carl (Di- ries: six sons, James G. (Marilyn) A private Lesley (James) Robertson; four Rye; son, Marcus Caldwell of She was born Dec. 10, 1963, in anne) King, Roosevelt (Jennifer) Lewis, Frank (Anita) Lewis, Al- memorial re- grandchildren, Stan (Courtney) Arkadelphia; daughter, Nancy Dermott, to the late Benny Harold King III, Tommy (Ann) King, len (Kimberly) Lewis, Ross (An- ception will be Mosley, Kaitlyn Walthall, Kristen (Chris) Scelfo of Fairhope, AL; RICE Durham and Pat Pierce Durham. Richard King and Michael King, gela) Lewis, Rodney (Ordennie) held at a later (Matthew) Weigand and Lainey brother, Lamar (Linda) Caldwell She was a retired Home Health all of Monticello, AR; four sis- Lewis, and Edward (Kyla) Lew- date in Little Walthall; two great-grandsons, of Monticello; 4 grandchildren, Billing Clerk and a Baptist. In ad- ters, Ruby King of St. Louise, is; one brother, William (Andra) Rock. After cremation, her re- Lleyton Weigand and Tate Mos- Lauren Caldwell of Kansas City, dition to her parents, she was also MO, Marie Davis King, Mary Lewis; 15 grandchildren, 5 great mains will be interred at the St. ley; one brother, Barry Haisty; MO, Marcus Caldwell, Jr. of Lit- preceded in death by two brothers, Lou Ware King of California, grandchildren, and many oth- James United Methodist Church one sister, Linda (Gene) Wisdom; tle Rock, Sarah Scelfo (Ross) Patrick and Bennett Durham. and Brenda King Kelvin of Mon- er relatives and friends that will in Little Rock where she was an a brother-in-law, Paul (Betty Lee) Hollis of Fairhope, AL and Joseph Survivors include, her husband, ticello, AR; mother-in-law, On- miss him dearly. active member. Memorials may Stanford; two sisters-in-law, Bet- Scelfo, II of Hammond, LA; and Bobby Cain of Monticello; two nie Daniels, of Monticello, AR; Funeral Services were Satur- be made to Arkansas Repertory ty Stanford and Florence Hender- many nieces and nephews. sons, Matt Durham and Brent several uncles, aunts, brother and day, Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Ste- Theatre, 601 Main Street, Little son; a host of nieces and nephews; Funeral services are 2 p.m. Durham, both of Monticello; one sisters-in-law and a host of rela- phenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial Rock, AR 72201. friends, Martha Williams and Lin- Thursday, Feb. 13 at Union Unit- daughter, Heidi Reed of Monticel- tives and friends. followed at Bethel Cemetery in Arrangements by Little Rock da Daniels; as well as her little ed Methodist Church at Rye with lo; one brother, Johnny Durham Funeral services were held at Wilmar. Visitation was from 6 Funeral Home. Mrs. Rice’s on- dog, Charlie. the Rev. Boyd Savage offi ciating. of Monticello; one sister, Yogi 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at line guestbook may be signed at Funeral services were held at The family will receive friends Denton of McGehee; eight grand- at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel the funeral home. littlerockfuneralhome.com. 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Ste- from 12:30 p.m. until funeral time children, Allison, Elijah, Isaiah, with burial to follow in Lacey Online guestbook www.ste- (Paid obituary) phenson-Dearman Funeral Chap- Thursday at the church. Burial el offi ciated by Rev. Dennis Dod- Jackson, Raylee, Ruthie, Ryder Cemetery. phensondearman.com. will be at Oak Grove Cemetery at Gwendolyn Haisty son. A short family visitation was and Rein; and a host of nieces and Yorktown. Pallbearers are Lau- Stanford held one hour prior to the funeral nephews. ren Caldwell, Marcus Caldwell, service. Burial will be in Selma Graveside services were held at Jr., Sarah Scelfo Hollis, Joseph Gwendolyn Haisty Stanford, Cemetery. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, Monticello Monument Company Scelfo, II, Zachary Baugh and 83, of Selma, passed away Friday, Online guestbook at www.ste- in Oakland Cemetery. Online • All colors of granite available Jonathan Baugh. Feb. 21, 2020, at her home. She phensondearman.com. guestbook at www.stephenson- Arrangements by Griffi n Fu- was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Selma (Paid obituary) dearman.com. • Can duplicate existing memorials neral Service in Star City. Online to the late Jesse Brooks Haisty Donald T. Cash, Jr. Mrs. Rosetta King • Financing Available guestbook at www.griffi nfuneral- and Inez Barrett Haisty. service.net. She married Owen David Stan- Donald T. Cash, Jr., 68, of Mon- Daniels • Can design your own memorial (Paid obituary) ford on June 17, 1956 and they ticello, died Mrs. Rosetta King Daniels, • Located in Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Bonnell Goodwin Rice had two daughters, Phyllis and Wednesday, 65, of Monticello, died Wednes- Lesley. They built their family Feb. 19, 2020 day, Feb. 12, 2020 in Pine Bluff. Bonnell Goodwin Rice, 90, “Serving all of Southeast Arkansas” home in Selma. Being a woman at Baptist Hos- She was born May 11, 1954, to died peacefully in her sleep on Hwy. 425 N., Monticello • 367-2451 of many capabilities, she held pital in North the late Mr. Roosevelt King Jr. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Stone- several clerical positions, the last Little Rock. He bridge Village in Conway. She being compliance offi cer at Com- was born Nov. was born in Crossett on July 17, mercial Bank in Monticello. She 22, 1951 to the 1930. 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Special to the Advance to see the new physician. He did UAMS on Tuesday, Feb. 11, an ultrasound and a biopsy on 6 2020 for in depth scans to see if Every year the seniors at Drew lymph nodes in her neck. Her ap- the cancer has spread more or if Central High School spend the pointment to find out the results it is still the same. On Valentine’s year working on a senior proj- was on December 6, 2018. Day Mackenzie and her family ect. For Sarah Pennington, that She saw the oncologist and got the results of her scan. The project meant more than just a was diagnosed with Metastatic cancer has not spread, but it also • The ONLY candidate with over 30 years grade after she heard the story Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. hasn’t gotten any better. She goes of MacKenzy McCarty and her She was scheduled for a scan on back in three months to have labs family law experience fight against thyroid cancer. And December 17th and was to see the done. that is when Pennington decided surgeon that day as well. The sur- “So thankful I was able to do for her senior project she want- geon stated that her neck was full a benefit pageant for MacKenzy •The ONLY candidate with extensive ed to raise money for MacKenzy, of cancer, along with her lungs. as my senior project,” said Pen- her family and their fight toward Her surgery was December 28, nington in a Feb. 9 Facebook judicial experience remission. 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock. post. “She is the sweetest girl and For MacKenzy and her fam- Her surgery was very exten- really an inspiration. She goes ily it all started in 2018 when sive and difficult. She sure was through more than anyone should a trooper; smiling even through MacKenzy was diagnosed with have to but does it with a smile •The ONLY candidate currently certifi ed strep throat and put on antibiot- the pain and sickness. She went on her face. I truly couldn’t have ics. She went back to the physi- through radioactive iodine treat- and actively representing children in picked a better person. On top of cian a week or two later because ment, isolation, and dieting in Southeast Arkansas she wasn’t feeling any better. Her February of 2019. After getting her being the sweetest girl she throat swabs came back showing another scan, the scan showed has the sweetest family. Thank she still had strep. She was given that it had metastasized even you Ms. Crystal for allowing me another antibiotic and followed more. She underwent radioac- to do this!” “Who you elect as your family law circuit up with the physician again at tive iodine treatment again in late With the help of her family and LAURIE judge matters. A good judge makes a later date with swollen lymph August of 2019. She went back friends and a lot of hard work on good decisions for our families and our nodes in her neck. Strep was neg- in November of 2019, where the her part, Pennington was able to community. As your Division 2 Circuit ative but Mac was still sick. The physician stated that she didn’t raise over $2,700 for the McCa- Judge, I promise I’ll always be fair, do rty family to help continue the BRIDEWELL physician decided to send her respond to the treatments and at what is right, and keep fi ghting for the fight against this rare cancer. to an ENT clinic in Pine Bluff. this time this is the only treat- best interests of our Arkansas families “At the end of the pageant we She went to him and he gave her ment option for her. Since she FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE and children.” some more medication and told didn’t respond to the two previ- were able to raise over $2,700. her he was sending her to a spe- ous treatments, there was no need I’m so thankful I was able to —Laurie Bridewell cialist in Little Rock. It was now to repeat it at this time. meet MacKenzy and her sweet late November when she went MacKenzy went back to family,” said Pennington Political ad paid for by Laurie Bridewell for Circuit Judge ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

An Audience with the King Not initiating a handshake or touching on the Day of Atonement. Access to John wrote, “If anyone sins, we have the queen; 2) Bowing your head or this Holy Place was restricted to the an advocate with the Father, Jesus In 1992, Australian Prime Minis- doing a curtsy when introduced; 3) High Priest on one day per year. Christ the Righteous; And He Himself ter, Paul Keating, met the Queen of Only addressing her as “Her Imperial In the presence of a great King, is the propitiation for our sins; and not England. But things went terribly Majesty, the Queen,” not Liz or Lizzy; you would think confidence would for ours only, but also for those of the wrong for him when he violated royal 4) Not laughing or making jokes in her be scarce. But standing on the blood whole world” (1 John 2:1, 2). etiquette and touched Queen Eliza- presence; 5) Always making eye con- of Jesus, you realize you are there by When we approach the King, we beth. The British Press had a field day, tact with her when she speaks; And, 6) His worth, through His sacrifice, by need someone who can mediate for Never slouching or crossing your arms His grace—So you can have boldness roasting the Prime Minister for his us in His presence. That is what Jesus gaffe, and conferring in her presence. because of His merit, not your own. SECOND: ACCESS does, “For there is one God, and one on him the title: “The I doubt that any of us will ever have We need —“By an audience with royalty—But that is a new and living way which He inau- Mediator also between God and men, Lizard of Oz.” the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). Several years fine, because, through Jesus, we can gurated for us through the veil, that is, have an audience with the King of His flesh” (verse 20). The believer’s I hope you will seek an audience afterward, Pat and with the King of kings, and not wait I had the privilege all kings. God is the King over every access to God is available by a “new earthly leader or royal throne. and living way.” We now come to until you are summoned to His pres- of stopping over in One of the greatest earthly kings, God, not through the old way of dead ence. Jesus paid the penalty for all London on the way Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon sacrifices, but through the new way your sins and provides access so you Larry Clements to Nairobi, Kenya, brews 10:19, 20: “We have confidence (605-562 BC), said, “I blessed the of a living Savior. Jesus initiated for can come boldly into the presence of to teach in a Bible to enter the holy place by the blood of Most High and praised and honored Jesus, by a new and living way which believers a new way to God. That new the King, as He also intercedes for School. One day we went to see Buck- Him who lives forever; For His domin- way was through “the veil, that is, His He inaugurated for us through the veil, your failures. “He is able also to save ingham Palace, one of the residences ion is an everlasting dominion, and His flesh.” that is, His flesh.” The primary proto- forever those who draw near to God of Queen Elizabeth. We peered through kingdom endures from generation to Mark recorded: “Jesus uttered a loud the wrought-iron fence surrounding col—the etiquette for an audience with through Him, since He always lives to generation. All the inhabitants of the cry and breathed His last. And the veil make intercession for them” (He- it and watched the pageantry of the earth are accounted as nothing, but He the King—is the blood of Jesus! of the Temple was torn in two from the changing of the Palace Guard. But the What do we need to enter the pres- brews 7:25). He—the very King of the does according to His will in the host top to the bottom” (Mark 15:37, 38). universe—invites you to come to Him queen must not have known we were of heaven and among the inhabitants ence of the King? When he gave his flesh as a sacrifice, FIRST: CONFI- through faith in His Son. Devotional in town, because she did not invite us of earth; and no one can ward off His We need the veil in the Temple, that symboli- DENCE here for tea. hand or say to Him, ‘What have You —“We have confidence to cally barred access to God, was torn Looking back, it is a good thing the done?’” (Daniel 4:34, 35). He conclud- enter the holy place by the blood of completely in two, allowing entrance queen was busy with other things that ed: “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). This “holy to the Holy of Holies—God’s presence. Larry Clements is the senior adult day, because we had no idea of the exalt and honor the King of heaven, place” speaks of the very presence of THIRD: We need A MEDIA- pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist protocol for meeting royalty. If we had for all His works are true and His ways God. It pictures the Holy of Holies that TOR—“And since we have a great Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in met her, we probably would have made just, and He is able to humble those was behind the veil that separated it priest over the house of God, let us Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- “The Lizard of Oz” look good. who walk in pride” (verse 37). from the Holy Place in the Tabernacle draw near” (verses 21, 22a). We can cellonian’s devotional writer. You can The official protocol for approach- So, how would you approach such a and Temple. This was where God dwelt come into God’s presence because we contact him by email at LarryEClem- ing royalty includes things like: 1) great king? One answer is found in He- and met Aaron and later High Priests have a mediator to intercede for us. [email protected].

AME Northside Baptist Green Hill United Methodist If your business or church Pope & Samuel Streets 372 Green Hill Rd. COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 367-5860 522 N. Bailey • 367-6530 Lacey United Methodist Church BANK on the devotional page, please call Oak Grove Free 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW Shady Grove AME Will Baptist Church 367-5325. Hwy. 138 Winchester Rd. 3372 Hwy. 35 West Mt. Pleasant “Campground” Member FDIC 367-9541 United Methodist Motor Company Old Union Southern Baptist Church 194 Campground Rd. RYBURN Mt. Olive AME Church 2077 Florence Rd. 367-5966 156 Hwy.425 South • 888-878-9220 163 Lacey School Road • 367-3839 Visit our website: www.ryburnautomotive.com Pauline Baptist Rock Springs Mt. Zion AME • 1423 Florence Road 909 N. Hyatt • 367-3085 United Methodist Save Up To 40% On Your Grocery Bill Rock Springs Rd. Assembly of God Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist 313 N. Hyatt • 367-2845 592 Pleasant Springs Rd (Coleman) Wilmar Methodist First Assembly of God (870) 723-7759 Hwy. 278 If your business or church 345 S. Main 915 Hwy. 425 N. • 367-5483 www.monticellofirstfamily.com Prairie Grove Baptist Church Mormon would like to be a sponsor Monticello Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) 870-367-6231 Lacey Assembly of God & Prairie Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. Church of Jesus Christ of on the devotional page, please call 123 West Lacey Rd. • 224-1508 273) Latter-Day Saints 367-5325. 519 Glenwood New Life Assembly Rose Hill Freewill Baptist 367-5817 775 Edgewood St. • 224-2288 2130 Hwy. 35 West • 367-7867 Collins www.newlifeagmonticello.com Pentecostal Second Baptist Chiropractic Oak Grove Assembly of God 1032 Old Warren Road United Pentecostal Oakland & Winchester Rd. 367-2459 Center 367-3159 1115 Hwy. 278 W. 367-2535 106 N. Hyatt • 870-367-1919 Shady Grove Baptist Church Baptist Hwy. 425 South • 367-3298 Presbyterian Bethel Missionary Baptist Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist 2347 Hwy. 172 First Presbyterian Church 821 N. Main 3396 Hwy 278 E. • 367-3905 RAZORBACK BODY SHOP Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist 367-6883 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 Wilmar Baptist Church 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 Rose Hill 2579 Hwy 278 W. • Wilmar Cumberland Presbyterian Calvary Baptist 870-469-5716 Audio/Video 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 2133 Hwy. 83 N. 367-5114 For emergencies, call Custom Zion Hill Collins Baptist Church Missionary Baptist 911 and ask for Holmes Chapel 127 Collins Moss Street 112 Carpenter Rd. Presbyterian Church Monticello Ambulance 538-9464 367-4210 Satellite TV Home Theater 527 E. McCloy Street Service! 367-7384 829 Hwy 278 West • Monticello, AR • 870-367-1513 Cominto Baptist Church Catholic 367-9421 133 South Cominto Road If your business or church 367-8710 St. Mark’s Catholic Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church If your business or church 1016 North Hyatt 207 Wood Ave would like to be a sponsor Eastside Baptist 367-2848 would like to be a sponsor 1479 Hwy. 35 South Seventh Day Adventist on the devotional page, please call 367-3031 Christian on the devotional page, please call 367-5325. Seventh Day Adventist 367-5325. Enon Baptist Christian Interfaith Ministry, Inc. 2656 Hwy. 278 E. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 321 Winchester Rd. 460-0244 367-2686 Insurance Agent 870-308-7895 James Insurance Agency Old Catholic Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Monticello Christian Church 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 FARMERS® 233 South Dillard Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 367-2561 621 West Bolling St. AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 367-3208 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 Church of Christ Other McQUEEN & CO., LTD. First Baptist If your business or church Church of Christ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. Main • 367-3449 2078 Hwy 425N • 367-3919 Ark of Faith Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor 1222 Hwy. 83 S. Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA First Baptist of Lacey Liz Cannatella, CPA Kennedy Boulevard 723-8230 on the devotional page, please call 160 Junction Valley Rd. Church of Christ P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 Christ Church Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 First Free Will Baptist 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Church of God 870-413-8162 Florence Full Gospel Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 First Missionary Baptist 620 North Conley 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 367-1134 Fountain of Life Christian Center 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Trinity New Beginnings Church of God 910 Old Warren Road Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 607 N. Gabbert St. 367-5087 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. (870) 820-5500 or (870) 226-6386 460-9926 House of Refuge If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God Immanuel Baptist 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street in Christ 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR Israel of God 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmonticello.com on the devotional page, please call Revival Center Church of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 E-Mail: [email protected] 311 South Pine Street Ladelle Baptist Church 367-5325. 367-8257 Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road Outreach Ministry Episcopal Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 367-3814 St. Mary’s Episcopal Warren Branch 836 North Hyatt 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Tabernacle of Faith 723-9408 Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 312 E. 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St. Mark's JJ Russell Memorial Fish Fry St. Mark's Catholic Church, 1015 North Hyatt St., will hold a memorial fish fry Friday, Feb. 28 beginning at 4 p.m. The cost is $10 for all you can Eat-In or for a take out plate. Groundbreaking Ceremony Pilgrim Rest AME Church, 522 Bailey Street, will have a groundbreak- ing ceremony for the church's Family Life Center, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Right Reverend Michael Leon Mitchell, Bishop of the 12th Episcopal District and other dignitaries will be participating in the ceremony. All are invited and welcome to attend this event. BBQ Fundraiser Mt Zion A.M.E Church, 1423 Florence Road, beginning at 10 a.m. March 6. The dinner will consist of BBQ Chicken, BBQ Pork, baked beans, potato salad and cake. The church is asking for a $10 donation and thanks everyone in advance for participation in their fundraiser. For more information contact Olean Girtman at 870-367-6027, 870- 723-3113 or 870-723-5395. Annual 100 Women in Red Day St. James A.M.E. Church , 915 St. James Street, Warren, will be celebrating the "Annual 100 Women In Red Day" program on Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Tracey Turner, Pastor of Cothran Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Prescott. Our theme is "Praise Him At All Time." Come join us and lets praise the Lord together. Family and Friends Day Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church of Lacey invites everyone to their Family and Friends Day Program at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Guest Speaker Reverend Curtis Jackson, Sr. will be the guest speaker and First Baptist Church in Crossett will be the guest church. Senior Day Friendship Pentecostal Church of God, 620 N. Conley St., will be hosting the Second Annual Senior Day Sunday, March 22. Bubba Rodgers will be the guest speaker. There will be refreshments after the service. Sunday School starts a 9:45 a.m. and Worship Service starts at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Join the journey. For more informa- tion contact Jamie Smith at 870-820-5223. ONGOING Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott (at the intersection of U.S. highways 165 and 65, just north of Dermott), features different Southern gospel groups at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The next scheduled singing will be Saturday, March 14. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Denon Weaver at 870-723-5279. Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, located at 527 East McCloy Avenue in Monticello, will sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each of discussion and training is made available to assist students with FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades kindergarten through third finances, scholastic achievement, professional advancement, and old fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for grade. Students must bring the course work in which they need help. life. Pastors Jerome and Clarissa Pace welcome all college students For more information and registration details, contact 870-367-5913. to attend. For more information, contact the church at 870-460-5999, a time of fellowship before the study starts. Childcare will be provid- First Presbyterian parenting group email [email protected] or visit tgiatemple.org. ed. For more information, contact the church office at 870-367-3449. VIP, a parenting group sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, 821 Holmes Chapel seeks pianist Christian Interfaith Ministry Bible study North Main Street, meets at 6 p.m. every first, third and fifth (when Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, is Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East Gaines Street, invites everyone they occur) Tuesday of each month at the church. A free meal and seeking a pianist for its adult choir. The pianist is needed for the first, childcare are provided. The group is open to all parents, grandpar- fourth and fifth Sundays each month. For more information and/or to to a Tuesday night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The minis- ents, educators, caregivers and any others who are interested in express interest in the position, contact Rev. Alford Branch at either try also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, begin- family issues. For more information, contact either 870-367-6883 or 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. 870-723-2142. First Baptist community women’s Bible study ning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning worship services from 11 a.m. to City of Refuge TNT First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is holding a community 1 p.m. For more information on any of these events, contact Dr. Jerry City of Refuge Worship Center, meeting in the Holiday Inn Express women’s Bible study each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. meeting room, 146 Dearman Drive, holds Tuesday Night Teaching with pastors Shawn and April Davis at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact April Davis at 870- NEEDED: BUSINESS LIQUIDATION & REAL ESTATE AUCTION 267-5533. OF WAGGONER MAGNETO CO. — OVER 80 YEARS IN BUSINESS The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry TEST ADMINISTRATORS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 • 10:00 AM The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry hosts meetings for college To administer state required student exams 215 East Michigan Street • Stuttgart, AR 72160 students of all ages from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday night •••••DON’T MISS THIS AUCTION••••• of each month at the church, 300 North Main Street. 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BARKADA Bowden, and Jill Brown. I hope Kimberly Staple, March 4. er in the day. All in all it was a JANA WRIGHT you all have or had happy birth- Thought for the Week is “God good day spent with my grandson. days! Do you have any community tidbits? loves us more than we will ever I posted one of the pictures that Please call 224-3383 with The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- know and cares for us in ways Bo took of the old Ligon's store The rest of this week looks news or email wrightwom- we will never fully understand”. located on highway 1 south of like it’s shaping up pretty good. nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you [email protected]. No news is live in a community not represented on this page (and we know Have a blessed and safe week. Marvell on the Arkansas Pictures So far, it looks like the rain may too small. there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about Facebook page got over 500 likes. be gone for awhile. I am ready your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at I was so proud of him and he was for the time change so we can 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. POSSUM VALLEY tickled. have longer days. I am not a fan GREEN HILL mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce KAY CRAIG Bo visited me a couple of of the short days. WANDA PACE during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- times this week and on Satur- Mrs. Mary Lasiter’s nephew, cuss your participation in our newspaper. day I received a visit from my Ronnie Doss and his wife Kathy, Enjoyed a wonderful Sun- Welcome back y'all. For the brother, Jim and I visited Jason, came down and brought her a day service at Greenhill Baptist past hour I have been trying to Leigha and Addie for a few min- belated birthday dinner. He Church. So thankful Bro. Caleb log in to my email so I could utes. Sunday morning Addie and also did some work around the is feeling better and he shared a visited her. Gary took his mom, lesson scripture was Luke 11:13, write this column and for some Leigha came over and visited for house for her. Then, to top it off, wonderful message on the power Agnes Newton out for lunch for The focus scripture was Luke reason the internet is being inter- a few minutes and had a good her daughter, Nancy, and Chris, of prayer. Please join us on Sun- her birthday, and her other son, 11:4-13. minably slow. And now that I long talk with Meghann on Sun- Max and Miles came down for a day Morning for Sunday school Pat visited her. The key verse reads “I say to finally have gotten access I feel day afternoon. I could stop right late birthday with her. Max and at 9:30 and worship service at Mike and Karla Albritton you, ask, and it will be given you, rushed to get this column put to- here and be able to say I've had a Miles brought their report cards, 10:30. visited Patricia Albritton. Joe search and you will find, knock gether in a fairly intelligent man- wonderful week. and both had 5 A’s each. Hard Everyone was happy to see and Tanya visited Ann Richard. and the door will be opened for ner before my eyelids demand Bethel enjoyed a wonderful work pays off! She greatly en- Aunt May back in church on Dawayne Wright visited his dad, you.” Luke 11:9 NRSV. some shuteye. service this week. It appears joyed all of her visits. Sunday. We sure did miss her. Damian Wright. Pam visited Pastor Robinson’s thought Last week I mentioned to you that the flu has left the build- Jim and Amanda Stafford had Continue to keep Aunt May in Colleen Krapcha. was “Be more Aware of your that I took Bo with me to Mari- ing but most everyone is still a weekend getaway to Eureka your prayers. Surroundings.” The scripture anna to find the Vermillion Fly- sniffling and coughing to some Springs. They stayed at a beau- Aunt May and Aunt Pepe vis- JORDAN PARK was from Joel Ch 1. She asked catcher. Those of you who are degree. Bro. Kevin's message, tiful cabin and did some sight- that we all read and mediate on ited with Sally, BJ, and Rachel TRILISA MARSHALL Facebook friends know that we "God's Truth: Still Fresh After seeing. She shared some really in Greenhill on Saturday. the entire book of Joel. did indeed locate it. The 2 1/2 Four Thousand Years", was taken beautiful pictures of nature on Gay and Joy attended the Guests at today’s service were hour drive over there was tiring from Acts 7:1-8. Justin Hewitt, Facebook. fourth Sunday singing at Shiloh There is no Jordan Park news Richard Jones and there was an- enough for a 10-year old but Bro. Kevin, Hershel, Stephanie, I tried some of Jeff and Meg- Baptist Church on Sunday after- this week. Trilissa Marshall had other young man, but you will when we couldn't locate the bird Sis. Cheryl and I sang "I'm Just gan Jester’s crawfish from Ed’s noon. other commitments. have to forgive me I can’t re- right away Bo quickly became a Sinner Saved By Grace". That Kat Headz in Warren. They were On Saturday, March 7, at 10 Her column will resume in member his name. He blessed bored. But, once I handed him evening several of us met at The so delicious! I hated that I got a.m., Greenhill Baptist Church next week’s edition. us with two songs during wor- the camera he was all in. Be- Woods for some old time hymn full because I wanted to eat will host the Southeast Arkansas ship service. Sis Bridget over- tween the two of us we probably singing and a portion of God's more. I just couldn’t do it. Singing Convention. There will LACEY saw the Black History Program took over 200 photos but that is Word. The cold and flu season Please keep the family of be wonderful songs of Praise and Bro. Darron Spencer spoke the beauty of digital photography. has really taken it's toll because Marquis Martin in your prayers. and a potluck lunch. You are all IVANELL HANDLEY on some of the historic accom- If it doesn't turn out you simply there were only 3 residents in at- He has been missing for about invited. plishments of Dr. Martin Luther hit delete. Looking through all tendance. But, even if it had only 17 days now. Search teams have Miss Ann and I have start- King, it was very inspiring. the photos took some time but Bo been one the time spent there was been looking for him but have ed planting our garden. We are Hello everyone! Our niece, Tamisha Franklin, really got into it and even learned worth it. not had any leads yet. If you do looking forward to the wonder- Prayers for Ray King, Eri- called us Saturday afternoon how to do some of the post-ed- That's my news for this week. know something, you are being ful produce. ca King and Jessica King, they from Texas. She is planning a iting necessary to improve the Until next time, please be safe, be asked to contact 1-800-222-Tips I enjoyed church and a Sunday were down with the flu last trip to visit us soon. Her boys looks of the photo. Bo actually happy, pray for each other and al- (your call will remain anony- afternoon visit with my family. week. 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BY JEFF YOUNG bested the Lady Cougars 17-4 to Advance Correspondent take a commanding 29-4 lead into the half. The Drew Central Lady Pirates Neither team could get much go- are the 2020 8-3A District Champi- ing offensively in the second half, ons after defeating McGehee, Hele- with Drew Central out scoring Hel- na and Lakeside in DeWitt. ena 5-3 in the third and closing out Taking on McGehee in the sec- the contest outscoring Helena 9-6 in ond round of the tournament after the fourth to take the 43-13 victory receiving a fi rst round bye, the Lady advancing to the District Final to Pirates were able to get out in front face Lakeside. of the Lady Owls in the fi rst quar- Leading the way for Drew Cen- ter 14-7 and followed in the second tral versus Helena was Darbee Forte quarter outscoring McGehee 14-10 with 22 points followed by Gracie to take a 28-17 lead at the half. Connard with nine. Olivia Young Drew Central scored another 14 added six, Ty’asia Gilbert with four, points in the third quarter, besting and Michaela Binns with two. McGehee in the quarter by a single Facing Lakeside in the fi nal point 14-13 but was able to main- game of the tournament, it would tain their lead 42-30 heading into take double overtime to determine the fourth and fi nal quarter. the District Championship. The Lady Pirates outscored Mc- The Lady Pirates were able Gehee in the fi nal quarter 13-12 to to take the fi rst advantage of the take a 55-42 victory, advancing to contest in the fi rst quarter, besting the semi-fi nal game against Helena. Lakeside 10-5. Another low scoring Leading in scoring for Drew affair in the second quarter as Drew Central was Olivia Young with 18 Central outscored the Lady Beavers points followed by Darbee Forte 6-1 to take a 16-6 lead at the half. with 14. Gracie Connard added Lakeside bounced back in the eight, Jakayla Page with six, and third quarter, exploding on the Ty’asia Gilbert with fi ve. Michae- scoreboard with 22 points com- la Binns scored three and Saniya pared to Drew Central’s six point to Durden rounded out the scoring take over the lead heading into the with one point. fi nal quarter 28-22. Returning to face the number one In the fourth quarter, Drew Cen- seed in the tournament, Helena, in tral was able to outscore Lakeside the semi-fi nal game, the Lady Pi- in the quarter 11-5, could not over- Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian rates opened the contest outscor- take Lakeside on the scoreboard as DISTRICT CHAMPIONS - The Drew Central Lady Pirates defeated Lakeside on Friday night, Feb. 21, to capture the 8-3A District Championship in dou- ing Helena 12-0 in the fi rst quarter. the game headed into overtime with ble-overtime. The Lady Pirates will face Ashdown in the Regional Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. The Regional Tournament will be hosted Continuing with the momentum in the game tied at 33. by Drew Central. the second quarter, the Lady Pirates See CHAMPIONPage 2C

UAM Cotton Blossoms earn GAC tournament berth Billies to face BY JEFF YOUNG third. the break. Advance correspondent The Blossoms attempted to UAM continued to lead make a run at East Central in the throughout the third quarter, hov- Arkadelphia After a disappointing loss on fourth quarter, outscoring the Ti- ering around seven to 10 points, Thursday, February 20, to East gers 26-13 in the quarter. UAM closing out the quarter 9-8 t0 take BY JEFF YOUNG Central, the University of Arkan- trailed East Central by as many a 44-36 lead into the fi nal quarter Advance Correspondent sas at Monticello Cotton Blossoms as 23 points but was able to bat- of play. bounced back on Saturday to de- tle their way back into the contest, In the fourth, the Blossoms be- The Monticello Billies will travel to feat the conference leading South- but East Central was able to hold gan to add to the lead, pushing the Crossett to face Arkadelphia on Thursday, eastern Oklahoma State Universi- off the Blossoms taking a 10-point margin to 21 points with 1:21 re- Feb. 27, with an 8:30 p.m. tip scheduled. ty Savage Strom to earn a birth in victory, 70-60. maining in the game before clos- Monticello comes into the contest as the GAC Tournament for the fi rst Leading the way for the Blos- ing out the contest with a 18-point, the second seed from the 8-4A with an time since the 2016-17 season. soms was Mekaylan Hicks with 62-44, victory. overall record of 20-6 with a 10-2 confer- First on Thursday, the Blossoms 12 points followed by Nina Kiz- Berniezha Tidwell capped off ence record. fell behind in the fi rst quarter as zee with 10. Berniezha Tidwell her fi nal home game with the Blos- Arkadelphia comes into the contest with East Central took a 16-12 lead. and Dezirae King each scored nine soms leading UAM with 28 points an overall record of 22-5 and a 10-2 re- UAM was able to tie the contest points with Kayla Bradley scoring followed by Dezirae King with cord in the 7-4A. Arkadelphia enters the in the beginning of the second six. Jaida Muhammed and Kyiah nine points. Jaida Muhammed Regional Tournament as the third seed quarter after a layup by Dezirae Julian scored four, Mackenzie added eight points, Mackenzie from Region 7. King knotted the game at 16. King Tillman with three, Shania Smith Tillman with six, Kayla Bradley If successful, the Billies will advance would be fouled on the next pos- scored two, and Pamela Bethel with four, and Mekaylan Hicks to the semi-fi nals on Friday, Feb. 28, with session, connecting on both free rounded out the scoring with one scoring three. Nina Kizzee and another 8:30 p.m. start time. From there throws to give the Blossoms the point. Shania Smith rounded out the the Billies will either advance to the fi nals lead. Hosting the number one team in scoring with two points each. on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m. or in Hannah Ladd gave East Central the GAC, Southeastern Oklahoma With the win, the Blossom im- the third-place game with a 1:30 p.m. tip the lead with 5:23 remaining in the State, on Saturday, the Blossoms prove their overall record to 16-8 scheduled. half after connecting on a jumper and Savage Strom battled back in overall with a 12-8 GAC record. in the paint. East Central would forth in the fi rst quarter with UAM The win also qualifi es the Blos- lead for the remainder of the half besting Southeastern 17-14. soms for the GAC Tournament KJ Lesure named to with their biggest lead being 12 The Blossoms continued to lead to be held in Bartlesville, Okla- points. increasing the margin to their big- homa, but before tournament CoSIDA Academic East Central outscored UAM in gest lead of the half, 10 points, af- time the Blossoms will be on the the quarter 20-12 to take a 36-24 ter King was fouled under the goal road for the fi nal two games of All-District Team at the half. while connecting on a layup and the regular season. The Blossoms Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian UAM’s offense continued to hitting her free throw with 57 sec- will square off against Oklahoma DEZIRAE KING takes a foul going up for a shot under Special to the Advance struggle in the third quarter allow- onds remaining in the half. South- Baptist on Thursday, February 27, the basket against Southeastern Oklahoma State. The ing East Central to take a 57-34 eastern connected on a three be- with a 5:30pm tip scheduled and Cotton Blossoms qualifi ed for the Great American Con- University of Arkansas at Monticello lead into the fourth quarter after fore the end of the half, but UAM at Southern Nazarene on Saturday, ference Tournament with their 62-44 victory over the standout KJ Lesure was named to the Ac- outscoring UAM 21-10 in the was able to take a 35-28 lead into Feb. 29, with a 1 p.m. tip. conference leading Savage Storm on Saturday. ademic All-District team in an announce- ment Thursday from the College Sports Information Directors of America. In order to be nominated or eligible for the Academic All-District team, a stu- Weevils fi nish week 1-1 in fi nal games at home dent-athlete must be at least a sophomore in athletic and academic standing, must maintain a cumulative grade point average BY JEFF YOUNG Weevils found themselves down 5-0 before of at least a 3.30 and must be a starter or Advance correspondent Justin Slocum got the Weevils on the board reserve with legitimate athletic credentials. with a layup in the paint. UAM student-athletes share a district with The University of Arkansas at Monticello UAM gained their fi rst lead of the contest all schools in the Great American Confer- Boll Weevils fi nished the week 1-1 against with 13:58 remaining in the half after a pair ence, the Mid-America Conference and the East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma of free throws by Jeremiah Alexander put Northern Sun Conference. State University in their fi nal home games the Weevils on top 13-12. Lesure joins fellow GAC member Kev- this season. The teams went back and forth until in Buckingham of Southeastern Oklahoma Hosting East Central on Thursday, both UAM took the lead with 1:53 showing on State University as the only two honorees the Weevils and Tigers traded the lead in the the clock. The Weevils would remain in the from the GAC. fi rst half until a free throw by Justin Slocum lead for the remainder of the half with KJ As an All-District honoree, Lesure tied the game at nine with 14:10 remaining Lesure connecting on a three-pointer as time will advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot. Honorees on that ballot in the half. Denzel McDuffey gave UAM expired in the half to give the Weevils a 40- will be announced between March 9-12. the lead with 13:53 remaining in the half 33 lead. Lesure earned the honor after being a after a layup in the paint. UAM began to Southeastern tied the contest in the second model citizen on and off the court at UAM. build on the lead with the margin growing to half with 15:16 remaining and took over the Academically, he carries a 4.00 cumulative 13-points after a jumper by Marcus Gilbert lead at the 14:48 mark. GPA as an interdisciplinary studies major. gave the Weevils a 25-12 lead with 9:21 re- Southeastern led for the majority of ma- He was named to the National Associa- maining in the half. jority of the game with UAM pulling with- tion of Basketball Coaches Give Back Team East Central started to cut into the lead on in one point on several occasions including in 2019. He was one of 10 student-athletes with 8:21 showing on the clock fi nally tak- with 10 seconds remaining in the game The from NCAA Division I, II and III and the ing the lead with 2:37 left in the half. The Weevils got one more shot at the game with NAIA, selected from a group of 63 nomi- Weevils were able to regain the lead with 33 Lesure’s shot bouncing off the rim as time nated by college coaches and SID’s across seconds remaining off a jumper by KJ Le- expired giving Southeastern the two-point, the country. The team recognizes those for sure gave the Weevils a 34-33 lead heading 73-71, victory. their outstanding community service efforts. into he half. The Weevils had four players reach dou- On the court, Lesure is one of the top UAM continued to lead until East Central ble-digit points with Justin Slocum leading guards in NCAA Division II putting togeth- er outstanding numbers. He is ninth in the retook the lead with 14:14 remaining in the the way with 25. Marcus Gilbert added 14 country in minutes per game averaging 37.9 contest. Both teams exchanged the lead until with KJ Lesure and Austin Hardy each scor- and scoring 18.9 points per game shooting the Weevils took the lead for the fi nal time ing 11 points. Denzel McDuffey scored six 44.5 percent from the fi eld and 37.9 percent with 2:18 showing on the clock. with Kwame McBean and Jeremiah Alexan- from downtown. He is also 20th in DII in The Weevils maintained the lead until der each scoring two points. assists per game dishing out 6.0 and on de- closing out the game with the fi nal score of With the loss, the Weevils fall to 19-10 fense, snags 2.07 steals per contest, which is 84-79. overall and 11-9 in the GAC. The Weevils second in the GAC. KJ Lesure led the Weevils in scoring with have qualifi ed for post season play with an Throughout the year, Lesure has earned 23 points followed by Denzel McDuffey entry into he GAC Tournament in Bartles- numerous accolades for his performance. with 22. Austin Hardy scored 16, Marcus ville, Okla. He is a three-time GAC men’s basketball Gilbert with 11, and Justin Slocum with The Weevils will travel with the Blos- Player of the Week and was previously seven. Jeremiah Alexander rounded out the soms for the fi nal two games of the season at Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian named to the 2020 Bevo Francis Top 100 scoring with fi ve points. Oklahoma Baptist and Southern Nazarene. JEREMIAH ALEXANDER takes a shot against Southeastern Oklahoma. Players to Watch List. Returning to host Southeastern Oklahoma The GAC Tournament will begin on The Weevils lost to the Savage Storm, 73-71, on Saturday with Alexander on Saturday, Feb. 22, on Senior Night, the Thursday, March 5. scoring two points in the contest. 2C | Wednesday, February 26, 2020 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Diamond Blossoms open GAC play with sweep

BY JEFF YOUNG 5-1. runs in the top of the first and in Advance correspondent In the second game of the day, the top of the third to take a 3-0 UAM broke the 0-0 game in the lead. The Blossoms cut into the The University of Arkansas at bottom of the fourth inning af- lead in the bottom of the third Monticello Diamond Blossoms ter Godeaux scored on a passed after a solo homerun by Kara opened the 2020 Great America ball and a double by Stamper Debruin made the score 3-1. Conference portion of the sea- scored Holdbrook and Sydney Another solo shot in the bot- son with a four-game sweep of Webster for a 3-0 lead. Ouachi- tom of the fourth by Caroline Ouachita Baptist University at ta came back to score in the top Tedder cut the Ouchita lead to Alvy Early Field. of the sixth after a homerun and 3-2. The Blossoms, playing a set an RBI single, but the Blossoms Ouachita added a single run of double-headers on Saturday were able to hold on for a 3-2 in the top of the fifth to increase and Sunday, opened conference win. the lead to 4-2 before UAM tied play with a 5-1 victory in game Returning to the field on Sun- the contest in the bottom half one of the series. day, the Blossoms scored the of the inning Chelsea Anderson Haley Cornell put UAM on first two runs of the game in the connected on a two-run homer. the scoreboard first with a sin- bottom of the first inning. Bap- UAM’s Sydney Webster broke gle in the first inning that scored tist scored a single run in the top the tie and captured the game Katelynn Stampler to give the of the third with UAM adding and the sweep for the Cotton Blossoms a 1-0 lead. two more runs in the bottom half Blossoms with a walk-off single The Blossoms added four runs of the third for a 4-1 lead. that scored Mahayla Mitchell for in the bottom of the third inning Ouachita added a run in the the 5-4 win. after Cornell reached on an er- top of the fifth to cut the lead With the win the Cotton Blos- ror that scored Kara DeBruin. to 4-2. The Blossoms added two soms improve to 6-7 overall Sydney Webster singled scoring runs in the bottom half of the with a 4-0 conference record. Caroline Tedder and Hannah fifth to increase the lead to 6-2. The Blossoms will next see Holdbrook. Sierra Gasca was Ouachita came back in the top action on Friday, Feb. 28, trav- put recorded an out but not be- of the sixth inning with two runs eling to Southwestern Oklaho- fore Haley Godeaux scored to to cut the lead to 6-4 with UAM ma State University in a dou- put the Blossom lead at 5-0. adding two runs in the bottom of ble-header with the first pitch Ouachita got on the board in the sixth to set up the final score scheduled for 1 p.m. The Blos- the top of the fourth for their of 8-4. soms will play the second set of Jeff Young/Advance-Monticellonian only run of the contest. UAM In the second game of the day, the double-header on Saturday, CAROLINE TEDDER comes to home plate after hitting a home run against Ouachita Baptist in the second game of took the first game of the series Ouachita struck first by scoring Feb. 29 with a 12 p.m. start time. a double-header on Sunday. The Cotton Blossoms swept Ouachita in the four-game series to start GAC play 4-0. Pirates fi nish second runner-up at district tournament

BY JEFF YOUNG Dollarway rallied in the fourth third quarter, besting Dumas 19-7 and Tristian Butler rounded out the ton Eubanks scored 11 with Stevon Advance Correspondent quarter outscoring Drew Central on the scoreboard to take a 44-42 scoring with two points each. Hall scoring four. Grealin Thomas 28-14 in the quarter, but the Pirates lead into the fourth quarter. Advancing to the fi nals to face and Kevin Stain each scored three The Drew Central Pirates faced were able to hold onto the lead to Dumas was able to best Drew Helena, the Cougars got out to a with Jaden Golden rounding out off against the Dollarway Cardinals take the contest 61-58. Central in the fourth by two-points 16-14 lead in the fi rst quarter and the scoring with one point. in the second round of the District Leading the way for the Pirates to take the quarter 17-15, tying the followed with a 19-10 second quar- The Pirates will now enter the Tournament after receiving a fi rst- was Trenton Eubanks with 15 fol- contest at 59 to force overtime. ter to take a 35-24 lead at the half. Regional Tournament facing Ash- round bye. lowed by Travarus Shead with 12. In the overtime period, Drew The Pirates came back in the down on Thursday, Feb. 27, with a Central was able to secure the con- second half, putting up a 18-8 third In the fi rst quarter, the Pirates The Pirates advanced to the 8:30 p.m. tip scheduled. were able to hold off Dollarway semi-fi nal contest facing the num- test by outscoring Dumas 5-2 in the quarter and 15-14 fourth quarter to The Pirates enter the tournament in the fi rst quarter, 14-11, and out- ber one seed of the tournament, the period for a 64-61 victory. send the game into overtime. scored the Cardinals 18-13 in the Dumas Bobcats. Drew Central had three players In overtime, the Cougars were with an overall record of 15-12 and second quarter to take a 32-24 at Dumas outscored the Pirates 20- reach double-digits in scoring with able to outscore the Pirates 5-2 to a conference record of 8-6. Ash- the half. 12 in the fi rst quarter and extended Travarus Shead leading the way secure a 62-59 win and the District down enters with an overall record The Pirates were able to extend the lead in the second quarter by with 20 points, Jaden Golden with Championship with Drew Central of 17-7 and a conference mark of Jeff Young/ Advance-Monticellonian their lead in the third quarter by outscoring Drew Central 15-13 to 12, and Trenton Eubanks with 11. taking second. 11-1. The Panthers and Pirates last CHRIS SHAW goes in for a shot outscoring Dollarway 15-6 to take take a 10-point, 35-25, lead at the Stevon Hall added nine, Grealin Chris Shaw led the Pirates in met in the 3A State Championship against Helena. Shaw, who moved 47-30 lead into the fi nal quarter of half. Thomas Jr. with fi ve, and Chris- scoring with 20 points followed game with Ashdown defeating up from the junior high squad, play. The Pirates stormed back in the tian Shaw with three. Kevin Stain by Travarus Shead with 17. Tren- Drew Central. scored 20 points against Helena

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENTION TO Legals SELL YOU MAY LOSE YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU DO NOT TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A PUBLIC NOTICE/ NOTICE OF ELECTION DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE. NOTICE IS HEREBY BY VIRTUE OF AUTHORITY VESTED IN US BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. WE HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT THE PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY AND NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL AND ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS, ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 AT THE On June 13, 2006, Shannon A Strickland and Carol Strickland FOLLOWING POLLING PLACES: executed a Mortgage in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. , AS MORTGAGEE, AS ABSENTEE………………………………………………..………...... ….COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE NOMINEE FOR AMERITRUST MORTGAGE COMPANY, ITS EARLY VOTING……………………………………………...... ……….COURTHOUSE CLUB ROOM SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, which was recorded on June 14, 2006, as Instrument No. 58498 in the real property records of Drew CITY OF MONTICELLO County, Arkansas. The party initiating foreclosure can be contacted WARD 1...... …ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL), 527 E. MCCLOY, MONTICELLO, AR at or in care of its servicer initiating foreclosure at: Fay Servicing, WARD 2………..………………………………………FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 915 HWY 425 N, MONTICELLO, AR LLC, 425 S. Financial Place, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60605, at WARD 3…………………………………………………FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 821 NORTH MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR Telephone No. 1.800.669.0340; and WARD 4………………………………...... ………FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 317 SOUTH MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR MONTICELLO CHURCH OF CHRIST……… ………MONTICELLO CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2078 HWY 425 N, MONTICELLO, AR A default occurred under the terms of the Note and indebtedness. MARION SOUTH.…………………………………………SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 103 HWY 172, MONTICELLO, AR Because of the failure to cure the default the indebtedness was TILLAR……………………………………………….…………………TILLAR CITY LIBRARY, 106 EAST B. STREET, TILLAR, AR accelerated, is now therefore wholly due and the Mortgagee has WILMAR ……………………………………………...... ………………… ..WILMAR SCHOOL, 2546 HWY 278 W, WILMAR, AR requested the property be sold to satisfy said indebtedness.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ELECTION IS TO VOTE ON THE FOLLOWING: On Thursday, March 19, 2020 on or about 01:00 PM, the following DEMOCRATS: described real property will be sold at the front door entrance of the U.S. PRESIDENT: Joe Sestak, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Marianne Williamson, Steve Bullock, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders, Drew County Courthouse, 210 South Main, Monticello, AR 71655, Kamala Harris, Mosie Boyd, John K. Delaney, Julian Castro, Tom Steyer, Michael Bennet, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Tulsi Gabbard, to the highest bidder for cash: Michael R. Bloomberg, Joseph R. Biden REPUBLICANS: Lot No. 8 of University Heights, a subdivision of a part of the North U.S. PRESIDENT: Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Donald J. Trump, Bill Weld. Half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2 of SE1/4) of Section 3, Township STATE SENATE DISTRICT 26: Bill Dunklin, Ben Gilmore 13 South, Range 7 West, as same is shown by plat of said subdivision NON PARTISAN JUDICIAL: QRZDSSHDULQJRIUHFRUGDWSDJHRI3ODW5HFRUGLQWKHRI¿FHRI STATE SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE POSITION 4: Barbara Womack Webb, Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch WKH&LUFXLW&OHUNDQG([RI¿FLR5HFRUGHURI'UHZ&RXQW\$UNDQVDV COURT OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE JUDGE DISTRICT 05: Court of Appeals Judge Mark Klappenbach, James McMenis CIRCUIT JUDGE DISTRICT 10, DIVISION 01, SUBDISTRICT 10.2: Crews Puryear, City Attorney James A. Hamilton, Tim Leonard More commonly known as 117 Gum Springs, Monticello, AR CIRCUIT JUDGE, DISTRICT 10, DIVISION 02, AT LARGE: Priscilla Copelin-Abernathy, Frank Spain, Laurie Bridewell 71655. SCHOOL DISTRICT: One Drew Central School Board Member Zone 5 – Laura Whitaker There may be occupants that claim an interest in the real property Question On Drew Central School District Mills herein based upon said occupancy. The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax 25.00 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for The undersigned is the attorney-in-fact for the mortgagee and is maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the acting on behalf of and with the consent of the mortgagee who is existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed exercising its power of sale under Ark. Code Ann. Section 18-50-115 VFKRROWD[OHY\RIPLOOVLQFOXGHVPLOOVVSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQGPLOOVYRWHGIRUGHEW which implies a power of sale in every mortgage of real property service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced situated in this State that is duly acknowledged and recorded. each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 39.90 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. The sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded One Monticello School Board Member Zone 2 – Keith E. Wells, Sr. plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, Question On Monticello School District Mills or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax 25.00 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the OLHQVRUHQFXPEUDQFHVDVZHOODVDQ\SULRULW\FUHDWHGE\D¿[WXUH existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed ¿OLQJ DQG WR DQ\ PDWWHU WKDW DQ DFFXUDWH VXUYH\ RI WKH SUHPLVHV might disclose. VFKRROWD[OHY\RIPLOOVLQFOXGHVPLOOVVSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQGPLOOVYRWHGIRUGHEW service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 39.90 Unless discharged by bankruptcy, if your property is sold, then you mills represents the same rate presently being collected. ZLOOUHPDLQOLDEOHIRUDQ\GH¿FLHQF\DQGDQDFWLRQIRUFROOHFWLRQPD\ Question On Dermot School District Mills be brought against you. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax 25.00 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable rescinded at the Attorney-in-Fact’s option at any time. The right is property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time and place maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed and place for the sale set forth above. The property is being sold “as is” with no representation as to its condition THE TERMS OF SALE VFKRROWD[OHY\RIPLOOVLQFOXGHVPLOOVVSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQGPLOOVYRWHGIRUGHEW service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced ARE CASH THE DAY OF SALE AND ALL TRANSFER TAXES each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 41.81 WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. If the mills represents the same rate presently being collected. sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be Question On McGehee School District Mills entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax levy proposed above includes 40.46 mills for the maintenance and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the operation of schools, 31.0 mills dedicated maintenance and operation mills dedicated for general purposes, and 9.46 mills for debt service Mortgagee’s attorney. previously voted as a continuing debt service tax pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The district may use surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage for other purposes. Witness my hand this 3rd day of January, 2019 Question on Dumas School District Mills Brien Saputo, Attorney at Law, Bar Number 2011255 The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax 25.00 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable Attorney-in-Fact for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2018- existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed R4 VFKRROWD[OHY\RIPLOOVLQFOXGHVPLOOVVSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQGPLOOVYRWHGIRUGHEW Mackie Wolf Zientz & Mann, P.C. service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced 124 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1560 each year by the debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 42.00 Little Rock, AR 72201 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. (501) 218-8111 #96530 UNOPPOSED DEMOCRATS: 2/19-3/11 U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 04: William H. Hanson; STATE SENATE DISTRICT 26: Senator Eddie L. Cheatham; STATE mmm REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 8: Christopher Ogburn; STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9: Representative LeAnne Burch; JUSTICE OF PEACE: DISTRICT 3: Roger D. Harris; DISTRICT 4: Carole Bulloch; DISTRICT 5: Tommy Gray; DISTRICT 6: Chris Barnett; DISTRICT 7: Joe W. Williams Jr. DISTRICT 8: Frank Appleberry; DISTRICT 9: Rene Knowles CITY OF WILMAR – NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR RECORDER/TREASURER: Takendra McNeary-Webb; WARD 1 POSITION 1: Deborah K. West; WARD 1 POSITION 2: Charles Saffold; WARD 2 POSITION 1: Shirley McNeary ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION UNOPPOSED REPUBLICANS: U.S. SENATE: Senator Tom Cotton; U.S. CONGRESS DISTRICT 04: Representative Bruce Westerman; STATE REPRESENTATIVE MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DISTRICT 8 : Representative Jeffrey R. Wardlaw; STATE PRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9: Howard Beaty STATE REPRESENTATIVE 10: Representative Mike Holcomb; JUSTICE OF PEACE - DISTRICT 1: Orlando Jones; DISTRICT 2: Steve Morrison; DISTRICT 4: DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS Brad Alexander; DISTRICT 5: Steve Pigott; District 6: Donna Harton Usry; CONSTABLE: VEASEY TOWNSHIP : Scott M. Chapman; MARION TOWNSHIP: Steven Stain; COLLINS TOWNSHIP: John W. Beatty MARCH 3, 2020 UNOPPOSED NON PARTISAN JUDICIAL: CIRCUIT JUDGE, DISTRICT 10, DIVISION 03, AT LARGE – Robert Bynum Gibson III In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-106, STATE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT 28 – District Judge Bruce Anderson notice is hereby given that: THE LIST OF APPOINTED ELECTION OFFICIALS HIRED TO CONDUCT EARLY, ABSENTEE IS POSTED OUTSIDE OF THE The polling site for each ward, precinct or zone in the 2020 annual COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE IN THE DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE AS OF JANUARY 29, 2020. IF ANYONE OBJECTS TO THE APPOINTED ELECTION OFFICIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE DREW COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN school election is as follows: C/O DREW COUNTY CLERK AT 210 SOUTH MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 IN WRITING, THIS MUST BE DONE WITHIN This election will be held with the Preferential Primary Election. TEN CALENDAR DAYS OF POSTING THE LIST OF OFFICIALS. McGehee School District EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD IN THE CLUB ROOM AT THE DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER………… 527 E. McCLOY, February 18 – February 21 8:oo am – 6:00 pm February 22 10:00 am – 4:00 pm February 24 – February 28 8:00 am – 6:00 MONTICELLO, AR 71655 pm February 29 10:00 am – 4:oo pm March 2 8:00 am – 5:00 pm FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH…………… 915 HWY 425 N, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 ALL POLLING SITES MENTIONED ABOVE WILL BE OPEN ON ELECTION DAY, MARCH 3, 2020, FROM 7:30 A.M. UNTIL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…………… 821 N MAIN, 7:30 P.M. MONTICELLO, AR 71655 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH……….317 SOUTH $EVHQWHHEDOORWVZLOOEHRSHQSURFHVVHGFDQYDVVHGDQGFRXQWHGLQWKH&RXQW\&OHUN¶VRI¿FHDW30RQ0DUFK'6YRWHV will be counted after the polls close at the Drew County Courthouse. MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH…….. 103 HWY 172, DREW COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS MONTICELLO, AR 71655 #96554 TILLAR CITY LIBRARY……………. 106 EAST B. STREET, 2/12-2/26 TILLAR, AR 71670 mmm WILMAR SCHOOL……………………. 2546 HWY 278 W, WILMAR, AR 71675 A parcel of land in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quar- MONTICELLO CHURCH OF CHRIST…………2078 HWY DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS ter (Pt. SE1/4 of SW1/4) of Section 25, Township 14 South, Range 425 N, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 8 West, and in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (Pt. CIVIL DIVISION NE 1/4 of NW1/4) of Section 36, Township 14 South, Range 8 Polls open at 7:30 a.m. and close 7:30 p.m. West, described as beginning a the Northeast corner of said NE1/4 UNION BANK & TRUST COMPANY PLAINTIFF of NW1/4 of Section 36, then run North along the East boundary $EVHQWHHYRWLQJ±'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶VRI¿FH6RXWK0DLQ Monticello, AR 71655. vs. 22CV-19-218 thereof a distance of 136 feet then run west a distance of 630, JEREMY HOLDCRAFT DEFENDANT thence run South a distance of 346 feet, then run East 630 feet to the East boundary of said NE1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 36, then run Early Voting – Drew County Club Room, 210 South Main, Monti- North a distance of 210 feet to the point of beginning. cello, AR 71655 – Dates and times as follows: NOTICE OF SALE Said sale shall be held at 10:00 am on the 16th day of March, February 18 – 21 Tuesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that undersigned Commissioner will, pur- 2020, upon a credit of three (3) months, the purchaser at said sale February 22 Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. suant to the Decree of the Circuit Court of Drew County, Arkansas to be required to give bond with approved security to secure the February 24 – 28 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. rendered on the 12th day of February, 2020, in a cause therein payment of the purchase price and a lien will be retained on said February 29 Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. pending wherein Union Bank & Trust Company is the Plaintiff real property to further secure such payment. March 2 Monday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Jeremy Holdcraft is the Defendant, on that date hereinafter WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on this 14 day of February, mentioned offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Board of Directors of McGehee Public Schools 2020. Drew County Courthouse in the City of Monticello, Arkansas, to Drew County Election Commission /s/ Beverly Burks, Circuit Clerk the highest and best bidder of the following described real proper- #96555 #96561 ty situated in the County of Drew, State of Arkansas, to-wit: 2/12-2/26 2/19-3/4 mmm mmm ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020• PAGE 5C

NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR 7KLVQRWLFH¿UVWSXEOLVKHGRQ)HEUXDU\ NOTICE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Brenetta Hudspeth, Administrator of the Estate The following vehicle(s) will be sold, dismantled or destroyed in MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT 925 E. Oakland Avenue ¿IWHHQ   GD\V XQOHVV FODLPHG DW 5RG¶V7RZLQJDQG 5HFRYHU\ Monticello, Arkansas 71655 +Z\6RXWK0RQWLFHOOR$5 OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS Attorney for Estate: John A. Singleton, Jr. &KHYUROHW7DKRH%URZQ 9LQ*16&%(%5 MARCH 3, 2020 HASHEM LAW FIRM, PLC )RUG)%OXH7DQ 9LQ)7()10/$ 437 W. Conrad 'RGJH&KDOOHQJHU*UHHQ 9LQ&&'<$*&+ P.O. Box 739 In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-106, Monticello, AR 71657 notice is hereby given that:     #96567 The polling site for each ward, precinct or zone in the 2020 annual mmm 2/26-3/4 school election is as follows: This election will be held with the Preferential Primary Election. mmm IN THE 28TH STATE DISTRICT Monticello School District COURT OF DREW COUNTY, NOTICE OF POLLING SITES FOR ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER……… 527 E. McCLOY, ARKANSAS MONTICELLO, AR 71655 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH……… 915 HWY 425 MONTICELLO DEPARTMENT N, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…………… 821 N MAIN, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC PLAINTIFF MONTICELLO, AR 71655 DISTRICT OF DREW COUNTY, FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…….317 SOUTH V. CASE NO. CV-19-273 MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 ARKANSAS SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH……….. 103 HWY 172, TOASHA DAVIS DEFENDANT MONTICELLO, AR 71655 MARCH 3, 2020 TILLAR CITY LIBRARY……………. 106 EAST B. STREET, TILLAR, AR 71670 In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-106, WILMAR SCHOOL…………………………. 2546 HWY 278 notice is hereby given that: WARNING ORDER W, WILMAR, AR 71675 TO: TOASHA DAVIS MONTICELLO CHURCH OF CHRIST……2078 HWY 425 The polling site for each ward, precinct or zone in the 2020 annual 

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