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BY MELISSA ORRELL he continued. “It is very import- have gotten $1.3 billion. The [email protected] ant that we get these things done counties have not seen a whole and hopefully people get more lot of money but the state has Hospital business, better than comfortable.” gotten that much money. This is expected revenue for the county Barrilleaux continued to re- something the state should par- and announcements about July’s port that the health system is at ticipate in whether they want to Quorum Court meeting were the 23% total revenue and their total or not and it should not be just topics of discussion at the June operating revenue is currently at on the counties because they regular meeting held Monday, $7 million dollars, down at least have gotten so much federal June 8. $1 million from the usual oper- money. It is $1,800, I am sure During the meeting the court ating revenue pre-COVID-19 the courthouse has the money to listened as Drew Memorial and is indicative of the lower do that, it is just the thought that Health System Chief Executive volume. A higher volume of pa- it should be paid for by some Officer Scott Barrilleaux report- tients equals more revenue for federal money.” ed hospital volume was inching the hospital. During the meeting the Court back up, however, some areas Barrilleaux also reported also heard form County Trea- are more depressed than others. that the machines purchased surer Charlie Searcy about the One reason for this is because with grant money to test for state of the County’s finances. people are avoiding coming to COVID-19 have been ordered According to Searcy the Gen- the hospital, as a result, the pa- and should be in by the fall or eral Fund, at the end of May is tients being seen in the Emer- winter. The addition of the ma- $60,000 better off than June of gency Room are sicker than nor- chines will enable DMHS to be 2019, however, funding sources mal, according to Barrilleaux. the resource in the area to get are light. This should be helped, tested. Once the machines are in, “The issue we are seeing with according to Searcy, as District the hospital will be able to run 8 this is people avoiding coming Court picks up and fines are tests at once with a 45 minute to to the hospital,” said Barrilleaux paid. The one cent sales tax will “When we do see them, espe- one hour turn around time. Bar- begin again on Wednesday, July cially in our ER, we are seeing rilleaux continued stating that 1, and Drew County should start really sick folks. I am encourag- he hopes they will be able to test seeing that money in September. ing people, and it would be great everyone once the machines are Searcy also reported that the if everybody could encouraged in but right now DMHS is only county hasn’t seen a big drop in all of our family, friends and able to test those who have signs loved ones, please do not put off and symptoms. funds because they do not rely your healthcare. Go in and get The Court also discussed on the State very much. your checkups.” Judge Bynum Gibson’s request “We haven’t seen a really sig- Barrilleaux continued by in- to have glass in areas of the nificant drop,” said Searcy, “ We forming the court that DMHS courtroom where a six foot dis- are fortunate that a lot of our began elective procedures in tance may not be possible, such county general fund, we do not May. Elective, according to as in front of the judge’s bench rely much on the State for that.” Barrilleaux, does not mean the and the witness stand, among Also announced was a change procedure is not necessary or other places in the courtroom. to next month’s regularly sched- that it is cosmetic, it means you The total cost would be about uled Quorum Court meeting on can choose what date you want $1,800, according to Drew Monday, July 13. The meeting it done. Elective procedures in- County Judge Robert Akin. will begin early, at 5 p.m. so clude colonoscopies, mammo- “We are probably one of the the Court can see a presentation grams, MRIs and other diagnos- only courthouses that don’t have on solar panels to cut costs to tic procedures like these. (the glass) in it because I have the county for their lights and “The information what you been trying to figure out who is HVAC units. According to Akin Special to the Advance get and what your provider gets going to pay for it,” stated Akin. the plan is not to build a big farm The Barbara Aston Senior Center is raffl ing a quilt to help with their fund raiser for local seniors. Due to the COVID-19 based off those diagnostic stud- “I am a little frustrated that we but to install solar panels by the pandemic the center has not been able to do any of the fund raisers this year that the center depends on. To help ies can tell us a lot about what we have gotten, according to (Con- helicopter pad at DMHS and will support the seniors at the Senior Center, the center is selling tickets for the quilt this year with curbside drive-up or need to do to keep you healthy,” gressman Bruce) Westerman, we be enough for the county to use. call the senior center at 870-367-2434. The tickets are $2.00 and will be on sale through June and July. ASA Grow for the Green Soybean Challenge open

SPECIAL TO THE ADVANCE 1. Northeast Delta: Mis- receive $5,000, and third place The application period for sissippi, Crittenden, and East contestants will collect $2,500. the 10th annual Arkansas Soy- of Crowley's Ridge in Clay, In addition, the state's top pro- bean Association Grow for the Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, ducer will receive a bonus in Green Soybean Yield Challenge Cross counties prize money and a trip to the 2. Northeast: is officially open. All soybean Randolph, Law- 2021 Commodity Classic in San producers in Arkansas are eligi- rence and West of Crowley's Antonio, Texas. As an added in- ble to participate in this contest, Ridge in Clay, Greene, Craig- centive, producers achieving 120 which is funded by the Arkansas head, Poinsett, Cross counties bu./ac. will receive an equal por- 3. White River Basin: Inde- Soybean Promotion Board, with tion of $10,000. Production data pendence, Jackson, Woodruff, crop management assistance and contest results from 2019 White, Monroe counties provided by The University of 4. Central & Grand Prairie: and previous years are available Arkansas Extension Services. on the ASA website. Pulaski, Lonoke, Prairie, Arkan- "The growers who participate Participating producers from sas counties in this contest should all be com- across the state compete for a 5. East Central Delta: St. mended for their efforts," said chance to win a cash prize by Francis, Lee, Phillips, Desha Rusty Smith, ASPB chairman producing the highest yield crop (Snow Lake Area) counties and soybean producer from Des in their region. The contest was 6. Southeast Delta: Jefferson, established to recognize and re- Lincoln, Drew, Ashley, Chicot, Arc. "Being engaged in the in- ward the top soybean producers Desha counties dustry this way and sharing their in Arkansas, collect valuable 7. Western: Remainder of the talents with other farmers helps production data, and promote state us learn and refine the produc- best production practices in the 8. Conventional Division: tion methods and management state. Entire State non-GMO produc- practices used in our state." The 2020 edition of the con- tion. Entry forms and contest rules test follows the format of pre- Cash prizes for each category are available upon request from vious years in which the state is will be awarded to the top three the ASA office at 501-666-1418 divided into seven geographic producers at the ASA Annual or your local county extension Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian regions or categories, plus one Meeting in January. Those who agent. They can also be down- Drew Memorial Health System Chief Executive Offi cer Scott Barrilleaux speaks to the court about the importance conventional (non-GMO) cate- place first in each category will loaded at www.arkansassoy- of screening and seeing a health care provider during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barrilleaux reported Emergency gory, that covers the entire state. receive a cash prize of $7,500, bean.com or www.themiracle- Room patients have been sicker than normal due to fears of going to medical centers. These include: second place contestants will bean.com.

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City recycling guidelines BY MATTHEW PELKKI lars. That’s a lot of money for it is very possible that this de- porting timber. Replacing log- Each Wednesday, barring a catastrophe, the city of Monticello is Professor and Clippert Endowed Chair of a small business investment, and cline in timber production is the gers who leave the industry is Forestry, College of Forestry, Agriculture, for logging equipment, it is an result of COVID-19. Should difficult. A temporary decline accepting recyclable items at the Transfer Station within the follow- and Natural Resources, UAM ing guidelines: 1) Cardboard—must be flattened. Not accepted are investment that is repeated every this reduction in timber harvests in timber production today due few years. This places a huge continue it could have a crushing to COVID-19 will likely have cereal boxes, drink can boxes or egg cartons; 2) Plastic bottles—lids Arkansas’s economy is more financial burden on logging impact on Arkansas’s logging long-term impacts on all the for- must be removed and the bottles must be bagged. Only No. 1 and dependent on forests than near- No. 2 bottles are accepted (the number is located on the bottom of firms; they must produce timber industry. With a 15% reduction est industries of the state, and ly every other state in the na- consistently throughout the year in timber production on an annu- the rural economies that depend the bottle). No wide-mouthed bottles can be accepted; 3) Newspa- tion. Nearly 60% of our state is to stay financially healthy. In al level, as many as 650 loggers upon them. The longer the de- pers—bagged or boxed; 4) Aluminum cans—must be bagged. No forested. Forestry accounts for the first months of 2020, logging could be out of work, and $58 mand for logs is depressed by tin cans or pet food cans can be accepted; and 5) Shredded office nearly 5% of the state’s econo- production was increasing as the million dollars in logs would not COVID-19, the more precarious paper—must be bagged. To have recycled items picked up, contact my, a percentage that is higher general economy was growing be delivered to Arkansas saw- the situation becomes for log- City Hall at 870-367-4400. Note: Electronics (EWaste) are accepted at than any other state in the U.S. and demand for housing was mills and paper mills. The total gers across the state. the city transfer station, 1466 Old Warren Road, but are not eligible for South and third highest in the projected to have one of the effect on rural areas of the state For more information you can pick up. The city reminds all citizens to not mix household trash with nation. One of the most criti- strongest years since 2006. would be more than 1,100 jobs contact: recyclable items. The city does not accept glass or any item not listed cal links in forestry is the log- But in Arkansas, in March and and 69 million dollars gone from Matthew Pelkki, Professor above at this time. ging sector, which moves wood April of 2020, timber production the state’s economy. and Clippert Endowed Chair of Support for local schools fiber from forests to sawmills fell off 480,000 tons, accord- This would be crippling to an Forestry, College of Forestry, Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard and paper mills. The majority ing to statistics reported by the industry that has fought its way Agriculture, and Natural Re- sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll of logging contractors are small, Arkansas Agriculture Depart- back from the great recession of sources, University of Arkansas Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be pur- family-owned businesses with ment’s Forestry Division. This 2009. Logging firms are small at Monticello chased for $50. For more information, contact the Monticello-Drew less than 20 employees. But represents a decline of 15% from businesses with huge capital 870-723-3779 County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the cham- these small businesses have sub- the March and April 2019 timber start-up costs. And that expen- Les Reid, owner, Reidland’s ber office at 335 East Gaines Street. stantial financial costs, as the production totals. Most indica- sive logging equipment is high- LLC Forestry and Timberland, Germany, Switzerland, & Italy tour equipment required to run a sin- tions, pre-COVID-19, were that tech; loggers are highly trained 3722 Hwy 35 West Wilmar, AR Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an gle logging operation often will timber production should have and have very specialized skills 71675 870- 224-5388 (Home) educational tour for Germany, Switzerland, & Italy including Venice cost in excess of $3 million dol- been increasing in the state. So, relating to harvesting and trans- (870) 224-5388 (Business) 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] Borrow a book The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jefferson Avenue, will fulfill book request by phone and will have the order ready to be picked up at the door. Current hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Market In The Park Market in the Park has opened and will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m to 11 p.m. Arkansas Department of Health guidelines allow for only produce and food items at this time. FRIDAY, JUNE 12 AND SATURDAY, JUNE 13 The Pink Tomato Festival The Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival Executive Committee has announced plans to hold the 64th annual Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival on the traditional date, the second full weekend in June. The date is Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13. Plans for a giant Fireworks show have been made for Saturday, June 13. MONDAY, JUNE 15 Adult Softball League Monticello Adult Softball League will have a sign-up for the 2020 Co-Ed summer league on Monday, June 15 from 6pm-8pm at the Monticello Sports Complex Adult Softball Field. A payment of a $350 Special to the Advance entry fee will be required to register a team. Logging production has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, forestry accounts for nearly 5% of Arkansas’ economy. TUESDAY, MAY 19, THROUGH THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Virtual Job Fair The 2020 Virtual Arkansas Statewide Job Fair will be held for a month from Tuesday, May 19 through Friday, June 19 and is open to job seekers and recruiters statewide. The Fair brings job seekers and recruiters from across the state together online. The job fair is free and can be found at http://www.jobfair.arkansasonline.com beginning Thursday, May 19. For more information email epannell@arkansason- line.com SATURDAY, JUNE 20 June dinner canceled, parade planned The Juneteenth Association of Wilmar announced due to the current pandemic, the Annual June Dinner will not be held. However, a com- munity wide parade will be held to commemorate the day. The parade line up will begin on West 13th Street at 12 p.m. The parade will pro- ceeding to 12th Street to Cemetery Hill and turning left on McKinstry. From McKinstry the parade will then turn left on to 10th Street until the line of participants reach 8th Street going south and will end at the North end of 7th Street. For more information and the enter the parade contact Cory Sanders at 817-401-4442, Wilmar Mayor Toni Perry at 870-723-5407 or Peggy Orr at 870-224-2416. T-shirts are available, contact Terry Hopson at 870-224-6506. SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Museum of Discovery to reopen The Museum of Discovery announced today that it will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 23. The Little Rock-based science center has been closed due to COVID-19 precautions since March 15. The museum will be following directives from the Arkansas Depart- ment of Health (ADH) as well as implementing additional policies to ensure the safety of its guests and staff.

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DEBBIE ARCHER, EXTENSION ASSOCI- As a result, some personnel have sponse, frustration and stressful being quarantined. While most ular updates, guidance and how- Fish Health/Diagnostics ATE-COMMUNICATIONS assumed heavier workloads to state of mind due to the uncer- of these companies employ very tos from the Division of Agri- 870-265-5440 UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries fulfill additional responsibili- tainty that this pandemic has few staff, they are also likely to culture are available at: https:// and Human Sciences [email protected] ties.” created for everyone,” Dr. Quin- be able to endure staff quaran- www.uaex.edu/covid-19. George Selden, Jonesboro Arkansas is home to a diverse The aquaculture industry op- tero said. tine periods because most jobs If you have a fish or pond is- Aquaculture/Diagnostics aquaculture industry. Federal erates in an environment where Arkansas Private Pond Man- can be rescheduled to fit the sue and need help, contact your 870- 540-7805 and state guidelines implement- optimal use of personnel is crit- agement Companies available labor and skillsets un- county Cooperative Extension [email protected] ical; this means that every staff Several private pond man- ed in response to COVID-19 til the affected staff member is Service office or one of UAPB’s Dr. Dave Perera, Pine Bluff member is essential and losing agement companies in Arkansas able to return. aquaculture and fisheries Exten- have impacted some sectors of Aquaculture even one of them can trigger a were polled and it was found that The Arkansas aquaculture and sion specialists listed below. the industry harder than others. 870-575-8138 domino effect that can cripple they are staying very busy serv- fisheries Extension specialists Dr. Nilima Renukdas, Lonoke The Arkansas aquaculture indus- [email protected] try, overall, has fared well. a farm, Dr. Quintero said. In ing clients during the COVID-19 are available for remote consul- Program Director the few cases where staff were outbreak, according to Scott tation. Site visits and sampling 501-676-3124 Scott Jones, Pine Bluff Small Impoundments/Reser- Baitfish producers have lost required to quarantine in Arkan- Jones, instructor/Extension spe- are not entirely suspended but [email protected] voirs some revenue sources in north- sas, every part of farm operation cialist-small impoundments/res- are being handled on a case- Dr. Herbert Quintero, Lonoke eastern states, Canada and Flor- from water quality surveillance ervoirs at UAPB. by-case basis and in accordance Aquaculture/Diagnostics UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries ida, but sales to central and and management, fish feeding “The companies said that very with Arkansas Department of 501- 676-3124 Center southern states have remained and sorting, levee maintenance, few clients have suspended or Health and Federal Center for [email protected] 903-826-3742 strong as fishing has become a equipment repair and bird dep- cancelled their services citing Disease Control guidance. Reg- Larry Dorman, Lake Village [email protected] popular activity during the iso- redation was affected. stock market concerns or loss of lation period, according to Dr. “One Arkansas farm had to revenue from service industry Herbert Quintero, Extension lay-off about 40 percent of their jobs,” Jones said. “The majority specialist-aquaculture/diagnos- crew, and that is affecting their of clientele for these companies tics for the University of Ar- whole operation,” Dr. Quintero tend to be relatively wealthy and kansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). said. “Two farms reported send- one company mentioned that Baitfish producers are receiving ing one worker each to quar- they didn’t see much decline in steady orders and cash flow ap- antine. Fortunately, both farms business during the 2008 reces- pears stable. were able to keep their workers sion either.” “Food fish producers who rely on payroll, but the opportuni- Spring is typically the busi- on the Asian live markets in big ty cost must also be considered est season for pond work, which cities such as New York, Boston along with the monetary cost.” may be buffering the effects of and Chicago are suffering the Some producers are caught in the pandemic on the industry, he most. Declines in sales began as the middle of expansion proj- said. early as January when the sever- ects, leaving them vulnerable to “It appears that the private ity of the outbreak in China be- economic downturn. This could pond management industry in gan making news,” Dr. Quintero delay their original plans for Arkansas is fairly resilient to said. “There is great concern growth, inducing societal oppor- economic uncertainty, at least among producers that these live- tunity costs in the form of fewer in the short term,” Jones said. fish markets in large cities will jobs created than anticipated and “There are some concerns over be some of the last sectors of the a lag in industry development, supplies, however, due to very economy to fully re-open once he said. high demand for baitfish stock- governments begin scaling back “Some products, such as food ing and the fact some pond prod- social distancing guidelines.” fish, have a narrow window for uct suppliers are not shipping Some sport fish producers are optimal revenue to build re- at full capacity or at all due to also being hit by cancellations of serves to maintain cash flow non-essential business shut- state contracts and cancellations during months where product downs in some states.” from distributors located in oth- cannot be sold–a window that is Companies have been im- er states. closing now,” Dr. Quintero said. plementing social distancing “Arkansas fish producers un- “It is possible some farms will protocols during consultation derstand the risk of this issue, not be able to generate adequate sessions with clients, but much and quickly started practices fo- reserves.” of the work these companies do cusing on the safety of custom- Some food-fish producers are can be completed without direct ers and their own personnel,” he concerned that customer bases contact with clients, Jones said. said. “Restricted measures have that took great time and effort to At this time, there are no known Special to the Advance been put in place in most of the build are experiencing increas- reports of any staff of Arkansas Electrofi shing boat sampling a pond, a service commonly off ered by pond management companies. facilities by minimizing contact ing unemployment that may pond management companies with customers, performing reg- cause them to shift to other food ular cleaning (using wipes, hand options, he said. sanitizers, gloves and masks) “Special consideration needs and being stricter on biosecurity to be given to the mental health GET A measures with trucks and vehi- of every worker in the industry, 10’ WIDE FRANK cles entering in their facilities. considering the emotional re- BUILDING FOR $100 WILSON Need a place to DOWN! “warm up” to? 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I discovered something really important this DEBBIE ARCHER, EXTENSION ASSOCIATE-COMMUNICATIONS the University of Arkansas at Pine cine as a visit and they are paying for weekend -- how fast my legs will not move no UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences matter how hard I will them. Bluff. it, Inmon said. Therefore, it is import- I discovered this as I was riding my skateboard Officials are not sure when the Many doctors are using telemed- ant to keep all doctor’s appointments with my family. As I neared the bottom of the hill and got closer and closer to North Hyatt Street, I pandemic will be over and realize that icine as a tool for assessing health by scheduling a telemedicine appoint- realized I was going too fast to make a turn into medical ailments cannot be put on care needs to reduce the spread of the ment to avoid exposure to COVID-19 a driveway. Now, full disclosure, I just picked up virus, she said. Telemedicine is con- by in office appointments. skateboarding, or really long boarding, around hold forever. Doctor visits were part Christmas when my youngest daughter asked for of everyday life before COVID-19. ducted either through telephone calls “If you have a condition that re- a skateboard for Christmas. Now the whole fam- or video visits. quires a doctor’s office visit, however, ily has skateboards and that is one of the things Now, many doctors are being used in we do now. We skate. Everyone else skates more emergency departments and ICUs to “Telemedicine enables patients to do everything you can to avoid the than me, and they are all younger, so they are a help meet the current demand. continue to receive medical services risk of catching the virus,” Inmon lot better than me. On this particular day, Beth- Although fewer doctors may be while maintaining social distances,” said. “Remember to follow the safety any and Ella were on bikes, but available, not receiving routine pre- Inmon said. “However, there are precautions of staying at least 6 feet Shelby and Derek had made limitations for preventative measures, from others, wear a face mask, wash it down the hill just fine and ventative care, including well child were watching as I made my check-ups and annual physicals, in- such as colonoscopies, pap smears and your hands with soap and water often, way down. I thought I had been creases the likelihood of health prob- mammograms for cancer screening.” use hand sanitizer (60 percent alco- smart. I actually walked about MELISSA halfway down the hill instead of lems not being caught early, according There is good news in all of this. hol) if water is not available and do ORRELL riding it from the top, I hadn’t to Linda Inmon, Extension associ- Most insurance companies, including not touch surfaces, shared items or been smart, I was going way too REPORTER fast, there was no way, with my ate-family and consumer sciences at Medicare, are recognizing telemedi- your face.” limited skills, that I could turn safely or stop. So I did what I always do in that situation, I jumped off my Don’t forget the skateboard and started moving my short legs as fast as they could go. lottery scholarship My legs, just couldn’t go that fast. My lower extremities could not move fast enough to stay deadline July 1st under the top part of my body. I just couldn’t run fast enough. And, did I mention I was wear- Did you know you can search ing sandals? Yes, sandals. I don’t always make on a map of Arkansas to find the best decisions, to say the least in this case, free and publically assessable because right as I thought my legs were going to Wi-Fi? The map shows what we get moving fast enough and catch up, I felt the in southeast Arkansas already toe of my sandal scrape the street and I knew the know, that these spots are few gig was up. I was going down. I may as well yell, and far between. Still, this may “Timber.” be helpful to you in your work I was down. I laid there for a minute to take or travels: https://ar-wifi-map- stock of my injuries. I heard the kids and Derek uark.hub.arcgis.com. yell and start running to me and all I could think Another helpful map available was, “This should hurt worse than it does.” to help find and access food That is how I feel often these days, like my body has a forward momentum and that my legs during this pandemic can be can’t keep up. As new information comes in found online at: www.upliftar- about COVID-19 and cases continue to rise in kansas.com. Specific informa- Arkansas, as new information comes in about tion on food distributions across the George Floyd case, peaceful protest, plans to the state is available. Both of defund or reform policing in the United States, these sites are described on the plans for the election, plans for education going Arkansas Department of Educa- forward. Everything is up in the air and every- tion (ADE) website: dese.ade. thing is changing at such a rapid pace it is hard arkansas.gov webpage, as well to keep up with what is currently accurate. My as information about access- brain struggles to keep up and keep everything ing health organized sometimes, you add on just the normal resources and issues we face and it is a lot. also education I don’t know that my very poor decision mak- resources. ing about going down the hill, wearing sandals, As the state etc. has taught me anything more than don’t try has offered for hills I’m not ready for and wear real shoes more testing while skateboarding, but it has made me think. We will continue to seek solutions and more Think about how we are all just trying to keep LEANNE businesses are up, but in trying to keep our legs moving fast We saw peaceful protests, and unfortu- munity. I hear their cries for change. We defi ned a chain of command for a specifi c BURCH re-opening, enough, we may miss or let some things fall to nately, some violence and criminal behavior will continue to talk and seek solutions. As need in a troubled time in our state. we saw a huge the wayside. One trend that has been showing up across Arkansas this week. I’d like to talk governor, I will protect your right to march Three nights in a row, police had to ARKANSAS surge in the in our community, according to Scott Barrilleaux, about our duty to protect free expression and express yourself in whatever peaceful disperse the crowd. Many protesters ig- HOUSE REPORT numbers of chief executive officer for Drew Memorial Health and the proper response of law enforcement and lawful way you choose. nored the curfew that Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. COVID-19 System, is people putting off seeing their doctor. when there is violence or destruction of Ninety-fi ve percent of the protesters in had put in place. Even then, offi cers showed positive cases last week. As a result, he says, when people show up at the property. Little Rock this week marched peacefully. restraint. But as some in the crowd grew Remember that the Arkansas Emergency Department of DMHS they are sicker The death of George Floyd at the hands The police offi cers who were standing by more aggressive and began to set fi res and Health Department (ADH) has than they should be. While speaking to the Quo- of a Minneapolis police offi cer is a travesty were there to make sure the protesters were throw rocks through store windows, police announced that as many as half and a crime. The image safe. When they blocked the interstate and had to act. They had to stop the lawbreakers rum Court Monday, June 4, he stressed communi- of the people that are being of him lying face down put themselves and others in harm’s way, and protect the peaceful protesters. ty members need to go to a doctor when they are tested have shown no symptoms sick instead of waiting until they are that sick. on the street as an of- offi cers encouraged them to move. When I saw the violence increase on fi cer pinned him there Each night, as the hour grew later, a few Monday night, I knew we couldn’t let that of the virus, so please continue One of the reasons cited for the increase in to practice social distancing and severity of patients seen in the ED at DMHS is with a knee on his neck in the crowd did things that put others at happen again. The rule of law is important is deeply disturbing. risk. They poured fl ammable liquids on to us all. Tuesday night, nine agencies from wear your mask around others the fear of medical facilities due to COVID-19. not in your family. And remem- Barrilleaux stressed that no one should be in fear His cries of “I the road and set them afi re. They threw all levels of government participated in the can’t breathe. I can’t fi reworks. They threw rocks and bottles at patrol, and offi cers quickly contained the el- ber to wash your hands often! of going to see their doctor or coming in to the These are all proven methods of hospital. Doing so can result, as is in some cases, ASA breathe.” will rightly police. They broke windows, beat a journal- ements of the crowd who were there only to reducing the spread of the virus. in a much sicker patient having to come in to the HUTCHINSON haunt our collective ist, and destroyed property. That’s when the coordinate and motivate destructive behav- With school out, it may be ED. conscience for a long police responded. ior. They were there to confront police and GOVERNOR’S time. On Saturday, I activated the National destroy property. They didn’t care that their hard to think about college and While it is understandable to fear the virus, the REPORT I understand the Guard. On Tuesday, I declared a state of violence might overshadow the message of medical clinics and hospital are following pro- scholarships, but there is a very anger that compelled emergency, which directed the State Police the peaceful marchers. tocols for infection control. It is a much bigger important rapidly approach- people to take up posters and march to to form a Unifi ed Command structure so When protesters march in Arkansas ing deadline for incoming and risk to not take care of your health and go to the the state capitol and in various cities in that all levels of law enforcement could to express their grief and anger, we must doctor than it is to not go see a doctor and stay returning college students. Arkansas. We share in their sorrow and work together. The Unifi ed Command protect them and their right to peacefully The deadline to apply for the home because of fear. acknowledge their anger and their demand respects the chain of command from the speak their mind. I know eventually I will go down that hill Arkansas Academic Challenge for justice. city police departments to the state police to When the protest turns into violence and Scholarship is July 1. again. Maybe one day I will get better and that I’ve listened to members of the com- the National Guard. It simply created and vandalism, we must protect everyone else. hill will seem like a piece of cake, I don’t know. The Academic Challenge One thing I do know, no matter how hot it is, I am Program provides scholarships going to start wearing my elbow and knee pads to Arkansas residents pursuing again. Thank goodness I always wear my helmet, a higher education. Funded I know I remember my head hitting the ground Revenues down; not as bad as feared in large part by the Arkansas but it didn’t hurt because I had my helmet on. I Scholarship Lottery, the Aca- demic Challenge Scholarship is am never going to wear sandals on a skateboard State revenues have gone down be- cal Year 2021 based on that revised Individual income tax collections available to students just gradu- again. cause of the economic consequences economic forecast. reflect the health of the state’s labor Also, according to one of my kids, I bounce. ating from high school, current- of the coronavirus outbreak, but not Based on tax revenue collected in market. Those revenues were above I think as long as I continue to bounce then fear ly enrolled in college, enrolling as much as Arkansas May, that revised forecast was very won’t stop me from trying new things, regardless forecast in May by 1.3 percent, but in college for the first time, or of my age. budget officials had conservative. Sales tax collections that was mainly due to the changing re-enrolling after a period of feared. provided an example of hoping for of the deadline for filing. In order time out of college. In early April the best while preparing for the worst. to give taxpayers some relief during In the ten years since its ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN the Department of Also sales tax collections in May the outbreak, Arkansas postponed the inception, the lottery has raised Finance and Admin- were down 2.8 percent compared to deadline for filing state individual in- more than $945 million to help istration lowered the previous year, they were still 8.5 come taxes from April 15 to July 15. Serving Drew County since 1870 provide more than 542,000 its official forecast percent above the April forecast. Tobacco taxes in May were down scholarships for college stu- EDDIE for Fiscal Year 2021 June 30 marks the end of Fiscal 1.1 percent from a year ago, and TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher dents. More than 92 cents of CHEATHAM because so many Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 gaming taxes from casinos were zero, every dollar of lottery revenue businesses were re- begins on July 1. Monthly revenue because they were closed in April goes to prizes, scholarships, ARKANSAS quired to close and reports are an accurate gauge of eco- SENATE REPORT to prevent the spread of the corona- retailer commissions, and other so many Arkansas nomic activity in Arkansas. virus. Taxes collected in April were expenses in Arkansas. (Yes, you residents suddenly Sales taxes collected on the pur- Published each Wednesday by: supposed to be remitted in May. Last read that correctly - $945 mil- became unemployed. chase of motor vehicles and general year, gaming taxes on casinos collect- lion dollars in scholarships have DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. Later in April the legislature ap- retail sales tax collections were higher 314 N. 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We’ve witnessed a lot of fright- private lamenting or muted pleas we’ve seen play out in cities differences might exist between about community policing and the sulted in a massive failure of the ening and discouraging scenes for change. Instead, we’ve seen across the country. us. This is what we need more of responsibility of law enforcement sacred trust placed by the public in over the last protests, vigils and other actions America faces a choice at this in our communities, our nation offi cers to make peace –– we can those sworn to protect and serve. few weeks. in public settings that have caused moment in our history, just as it and the world. take great pride in the fact that The anger and frustration this Already in the many Americans to refl ect on these has many times before. We can I have been encouraged to see our communities are rejecting di- tragedy, and others like it, have midst of a pan- lost lives and what that means for choose the path of unity and em- that in Arkansas, we have already visiveness and embracing a better brought to light is justifi able and demic, our na- our society. pathy, or go down a road that leads provided striking examples of way forward. needs to lead to reforms. tion has been Right now, it would be easy to further discord and division. It how to listen to one another and Peaceful protests, which have Violence, however, is never the further gripped to make this another moment of is here, at this crossroads, that we acknowledge our shared desire for always been part of our nation’s answer. It has been heartening to by turmoil and political polarization that sadly will learn to what extent we really understanding, dialogue and prog- history, are the lawful and consti- see that destructive, violent be- JOHN grief in the seems to mark much of our public believe in our founding principles. ress. tutionally-protected way to make havior has not been widespread BOOZMAN aftermath of discourse these days. I believe we are able to meet From an iconic photo of a Con- your voice heard. At the same in Arkansas, but rather, appropri- the deaths of Retreating into our ideological this moment with the compassion way Police Offi cer bumping the time, our society entrusts law en- ate displays of unity and empathy U.S. SENATE George Floyd, corners and further entrenching and respect that, deep down, each fi st of a passing peaceful protes- forcement offi cers with the duty have prevailed. REPORT Ahmaud Ar- ourselves in the persuasiveness of us knows is the only meaning- tor, to the Fayetteville Police De- to uphold and enforce the rule of I pray the nation follows this bery, Breon- of our own arguments won’t help ful way forward. partment showing solidarity with law, which includes keeping the example, and that it will lead us to na Taylor and others whose lives honor these men and women. Nei- My faith teaches me that we are a crowd of citizens practicing peace and restoring order when become the best versions of our- were cut short under tragic cir- ther will it help bridge the divide all children of God, created in His their First Amendment rights on necessary. selves. There is much work to do cumstances. between us. Nor will violence, image, and that we are capable of the square, or the Fort Smith Po- The death of George Floyd is as we constantly strive to form a The result has not just been anarchy and lawlessness, which coming together despite whatever lice Chief’s encouraging message shocking, disturbing, and has re- more perfect union. Why Men’s Health Month is so important

CAROL SANDERS, WRITER/EDITOR their health and families to teach observed since 1994. It’s pur- heart disease, cancer and acci- Latino men also have HIV disparity is that minority men UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries young boys healthy habits,” Dr. pose is to heighten awareness of dental death. related death rates much higher are less likely to get preventive and Human Sciences Wheat said. preventable health problems and Particularly vulnerable are than white men. care and to have access to qual- She encourages women to talk encourage early detection and minority populations. African The prevalence of diabetes ity health care when they get June is Men’s Health Month, to the men in their lives about treatment of disease among men American men are 30 percent is significantly higher too. The Dr. Janette Wheat, Cooperative sick. making an appointment for a and boys. more likely to die from heart CDC reports that Hispanic men Extension Program specialist Another risk to young men checkup – this could include a Men can do their part to help disease and 60 percent more are twice as likely to die of dia- and professor of human devel- of color is violence. Homicide reduce the gap in life spans be- likely to die from strokes than betes as white men, and African opment and family studies at the father, brother, husband, son or is the main killer of African friend. They can cook healthy tween men and women by know- are non-Hispanic white men, ac- American men are twice as like- University of Arkansas at Pine American men 15 to 34 years meals and take walks with them. ing their preventable risks, creat- cording to the U.S. Department ly to need treatment for severe Bluff, said. old. African American males are On June 14, they can par- ing healthful habits, scheduling of Health and Human Service, kidney disease related to diabe- It is so important because, 53 times more likely to be mur- according to a 2020 Centers for ticipate in Wear BLUE Day. routine tests for early detection Office of Minority Health. Ac- tes. The U.S. Department of Health of diseases and documenting quired Immunodeficiency Syn- Lung and prostate cancers dered than are white males, ac- Disease Control and Prevention cording to the HHS. report, men in the United States and Human Services designat- their family history and then drome, or AIDS, is nearly seven are responsible for many cancer Dr. Wheat suggests taking on average now die five years ed this as a day to remind men sharing it with their physicians. times more prevalent in African deaths in men. The rates of pros- earlier than women and die at and women of the importance of Of course, diet and exercise American men than in white tate cancer and related deaths June to improve men’s, partic- higher rates from nine of the top male health and encourage men are part of any approach to im- men. Human Immunodeficiency in African American men are ularly minority men’s, access to leading causes of death. to live longer and healthier lives proving overall health. Accord- Virus, or HIV, is one of the top among the highest in the world, quality care and their attitudes “During Men’s Health Month, and get regular checkups. ing to the CDC, the leading ten killers of African American Dr. Wheat said. toward preventive health care to encourage men to take control of Men’s Health Month has been causes of death among men are men. One factor contributing to the improve their health outcomes.

funds. Lassiter decides against running for election CHEATHAM The aid to hospitals is for Continued from Page 4A expenses such as enhancing Dear Citizens of Monticello: I am glad to have had the chance great way to see how city gov- Editor’s note: With Lassit- protection of patients, visitors It has been my privilege to to serve on the City Council to ernment works and a great way er choosing not to run for ed $6.2 million in May. Taxes and staff to prevent the spread serve as your Alderman for Ward try to give something back to our to serve your community. Your the seat, Ward 4 position 2, on alcohol were down 14.6 of Covid-19. Also, the funding percent from the same month in can be used for improved tech- 4 position 2 for the past year. I community which has been my fellow citizens need someone to which was originally vacated have fi lled an interim term for an home for over thirty years. 2019. nology, education, training and step up to help guide Monticello by Jonathan Schell, will be Alderman who moved away from I have decided against running up for grabs in November. If Help for Hospitals preparations. on its path as a progressive small Monticello. I want to thank my for election to another term on the you would like to run for the Federal funding has helped The hospitals can use the the state provide crucial ser- fellow citizens for supporting me City Council. I want to urge my city and a bright spot in our re- position, fi ling for the election money only for activities for vices during the coronavirus and my family, and supporting fellow citizens in Ward 4 to give gion of the state. begins Wednesday, July 29, at which there is no other source outbreak. For example, a steer- the University of Arkansas at serious consideration to running Your city needs YOU! noon and ends Wednesday, of payment. As one top offi- ing committee appointed by the Monticello while I worked there. for a term on the council. It is a Jack Lassiter August 5, at noon. cial said, the hospitals cannot governor recently recommended double dip. spending $109.6 million in The steering committee is federal funds to help Arkansas considering requests to help Year College attendees: Year 1, matically eligible for the Fall I was inspired at the peaceful hospitals. local governments and higher BURCH $2,000 and Year 2, $2,000. 2021 Semester. gatherings in Monticello and The CARES Act Steering education institutions. It also Continued from Page 4A Students who received their To apply, visit the Depart- Crossett last week to protest Committee recommended also original award beginning with ment of Higher Education’s racial injustice and to seek to that $250 million be put in a is working on proposals to improve access to broadband been given to college students the 2016-17 school year are website, scholarships.adhe. make our communities safer and reserve fund, to be available in awarded scholarships at the edu, and complete the Arkansas more inclusive in all matters. October or afterward. Internet in rural areas. through the Arkansas Lottery.) It has allocated money for Eligibility requirements for following rates: For 4 year YOUniversal Scholarship Ap- Thanks to those that reached out CARES stands for the Coro- colleges-Year 1, $1,000; Year 2, plication or download the free and invited me. If you have an state prison units to purchase Arkansas high school students navirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- $4,000; Year 3, $4,000 and Year YOUniversal app for your smart event or want to get updated on nomic Security Act. Arkansas protective equipment, such as include a minimum composite 4, $5,000. For 2 year college phone. The online YOUniversal issues from the state govern- stands to receive about $1.25 masks. State prisons have been score on nineteen (19) on the awardees: Year 1, $1,000 and application is your one-stop ment and more, please call me. billion from the act. To date, the hard hit by the coronavirus ACT or the equivalent score on Year 2, $3,000. shop for state and lottery funded Also please let me know if I steering committee has allocat- because so many people are an ACT equivalent test. Eligibility requirements financial aid. can assist you with a question ed $439 million in CARES Act together in enclosed spaces. Students who were originally have been modified due to This week the Joint Education or an issue. You can reach me awarded prior to the 2016-17 COVID-19. For students who Committee will meet on Mon- by phone at (870) 460-0773, by school year are awarded at the are receiving Arkansas Chal- day and Tuesday, and the House email at leanne.burch@arkan- following rates: Four Year lenge, if they were on track to Aging, Children, Youth, Military sashouse.org, or through my CONCEALED College: Year 1, $2,000; Year have enough hours and earned and Legislative Affairs Commit- State Representative Facebook 2, $3,000; Year 3, $4,000; and satisfactory academic progress tee will meet on Wednesday. I’ll page @BurchforAR. I look Year 4, $5,000. For our Two until March 27, they are auto- fill you in on these next week. forward to hearing from you. CARRY CLASS

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Special to the Advance the amount fed, and the amount manure pats, they improved es- was excellent in the strips.” after digestive tract passage were expensive, purchased seed is a of seed with live endophyte was tablishment somewhat, but only The pastures were rotational- in the range of 11-14 percent, and very ineffi cient way to overseed It is perhaps the oldest, most 1.6 percent. to the tune of one red clover seed- ly grazed, he said, and after two red clover seedling survival rates pastures with improved forages.” “natural” way to distribute plant In 2017, researchers in North ling per square foot, on average. years the unplanted areas be- were about 95 percent lower than To learn about extension pro- seeds across a fi eld: allow cattle Carolina studied whether red “Without dragging, few seed- tween the strips had fi lled in well for direct planting methods. grams in Arkansas, contact your to graze, roam freely, and let na- clover seed, both coated and un- lings survived,” Jennings said. with clover, likely from seed be- “Animal dispersal of seed is a ture take its course. coated, could survive digestive “In contrast, the researchers ing moved by the cattle. no-cost natural method that can local Cooperative Extension Ser- tracts of cattle, after fi rst mixing found that when red clover was “It’s unknown how much clover John Jennings, extension for- be helpful if abundant seed is vice agent or visit www.uaex. age specialist for the University it with cattle mineral. They mea- frost-seeded, 20 seedlings per seed was consumed and moved edu. Follow us on Twitter at @ of Arkansas System Division of sured seed viability after passage square foot became established in by the cattle over both years, but available in pastures,” he said. Agriculture, said farmers and through the animal, and also mea- pastures. So establishment rates I suspect the total amount was “But feeding limited amounts of UAEX_edu. ranchers have asked him many sured seedling establishment un- for feeding seed were 95 percent fairly high and dispersal occurred times over the years if there might der fi eld conditions. less than for frost-seeding.” throughout each grazing season,” be a way to harness this cycle for The researchers found that Frost seeding is the practice he said. SEACAC Board Meeting effective grassland management. coated seed had much lower sur- of broadcasting seed over pas- While the natural cycle of in- “Can this natural process be vival than uncoated seed. After 14 tures during winter and letting the gestion and elimination will help Notice to the public that the Southeast Arkansas Com- harnessed to help overseed pas- days in contact with the mineral, freezing/thawing action work the seed spread to some degree, it’s munity Action Corporation’s Governing Board will hold a tures with desirable species? We 70 percent of the coated seed was seed into the soil, Jennings said. not a particularly effi cient means regular governing board meeting Conference Call at 1 p.m. often get this question,” Jennings not viable, and after 28 days all It is a commonly recommended of overseeding a pasture, Jen- said. “Producers often report the coated red clover seed died. practice. nings said. June 16, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Southeast that they heard of someone that The uncoated seed survived for In 2007, Jennings and other “All these studies showed that Arkansas Community Action Corporation, 1208 N. 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the University of Arkansas at hour preceding service time welding certificate. His career and Lacey J. Barnett (Daniel) Bear House Bottoms, who loved Betty Jane Andrews Monticello, and was also a for- in the chapel. Burial will be in as a welder started with the con- of Arkansas City; five grand- to fish and spend time with her Davis mer Miss Drew County having Oakland Cemetery in Monticel- struction of children, David Quinon, Car- grandbabies. won the title in 1947. Betty was Nuclear I in son Leighann, Carliebeth, Sarah Betty Jane Andrews Davis, lo. Memorials may be made to Sharon is preceded in death by very respected among her family Russellville Danielle and Daniel Lamar; a 90, of Monticello, went to be Alzheimer’s of Arkansas, Hos- her parents; and siblings, Hugh- and friends. After she and Troy and Grand very special friend, Kipp Wil- with her Lord Saturday, June 6, pice Home Care or The UAM were married, she became the Gulf in Loui- liams, many UA brothers, sis- ie Brooks, Gene Brooks, Neecey 2020, at her home. She was born Troy and Betty Davis Scholar- matriarch of the Davis family siana. He was ters, and dear friends; as well as Brooks and Sarah Brooks. May 20, 1930, in Monticello to ship Fund. due to the respect and trust they retired from a host of nieces, nephews, fami- She is survived by two sons, the late J.C. Andrews and May- Online guestbook at www.ste- had for her. Local 155 - ly and friends. John Brown and Shawn Brown, mie Moore Andrews. phensondearman.com Survivors include two sons, Plumbers and A viewing was held Wednes- She was the widow of Troy (Paid Obituary) KNIGHT nine grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kent (Felicia) Davis, of Mau- Pipefitters day, June 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 Davis, a retired Monticello sec- Bruce Lamar Knight Brown, Jonathan Tyler Brown, melle, and Andy (April) Davis, Union. His p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman ond grade school teacher with Aiden Brown, Alexa Brown, of Fayetteville; five grandchil- Bruce Lamar Knight, 62, of work took him all over the Unit- Funeral Home Chapel, graveside 37 years of service and a mem- Austin Brown, Diana Walker, dren, Mandy Troph, Stephanie Monticello, passed away May ed States, where he made many services followed in Andrews ber of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Rylee Womack, Landen Wom- Houston, Katie Davis Green, 29, 2020 at his home. He was lifelong friends. Telling stories Chapel at 4 p.m. Betty enjoyed Day Davis and Annsley Davis; born in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 13, was his specialty! Guestbook may be signed at ack and Ella Higgs; one great taking care and three great grandchildren, 1958. Bruce was born to Cecil Bruce was an avid outdoors- www.stephensondearman.com. grandson, Thomas Avery Bilbo; of her loved Lillie Kate Green, Kale Houston Lamar Knight, Jewel Caldwell man and enjoyed hunting and (Paid Obituary) three siblings, Monica Smith, ones. She and Fallon Houston. The fami- Knight, and big sister Cecile. crappie fishing, but he al- Dee Brooks and Carlis Brooks; one was an excel- Sharon Elizabeth ly would like to issue a special The family returned to Monti- ways made time for his Lord. lent cook and special nephew and caregiver Mar- “thank you” to her caregivers, cello in 1964. Throughout his life he was a Brooks loved cooking ty Record, as well as a host of niec- Takendra, Shirley, Rykiel, Lola Bruce attended Monticello loving husband, dad, grandfa- for her fam- Sharon Elizabeth Brooks, 66, es, nephews, family and friends. and Teresa for the excellent care High School where he played ther and brother. DAVIS ily. She also died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at A celebration of life was held they gave Mrs. Betty. football and was a member of Survivors include his wife, The Woods Nursing and Rehab loved to travel at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Funeral services were at 3 the Rodeo Club. He graduated Tammy Johnson Knight of New in Monticello. She was born and was always ready to go at p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Ste- from Monticello High School in Hope; his sister, Cecile Knight April 24, 1954 to the late Claude Home Chapel in Monticello, Fri- any time. She was a graduate of phenson-Dearman Chapel with 1976 and attended Three Rivers (Greg McLaughlin) of Gilbert; Jr and Margie Lucas Brooks in day, May 5, at 11 a.m. Drew Central High School and Rev. Billy Gene West officiat- Vocational School, now a part two daughters, Maribeth Bar- Warren. Sharon was a registered Visit www.stephensondearman. Arkansas A&M University, now ing. There was a visitation one of UAM, where he received his nett (George) of Lake Village nurse and a lifelong resident of com to sign online guestbook. ASU announces honors Blue & You Foundation Awards grant to Arkansas Rural Health Partnership

Special to the Advance spring classes. The Dean’s The Arkansas Rural Health Memorial Medical Center, Dal- rural areas can play a key role in “This generous grant from the List includes students with Partnership was recently awarded las County Medical Center, Delta responding to the pandemic in Ar- Blue & You Foundation for a a $136,400 grant from The Blue Memorial Hospital, DeWitt Hos- kansas, but most are struggling Healthier Arkansas illustrates how Students on the Chan- a grade point average of cellor’s and Dean’s Lists & You Foundation for a Health- pital and Nursing Home, Drew under financial pressures and lim- industry and non-profit groups for spring 2020 at Arkan- 3.6 to 3.79. ier Arkansas. This substantial Memorial Health System, Helena ited resources including supplies can work together to ensure rural sas State University have Drew County students grant allowed ARHP to purchase Regional Medical Center, Mag- and equipment.” Arkansans have access to quality been announced. who earned the distinction important telehealth equipment nolia Regional Medical Center, The CDC is encouraging the healthcare services,” said Bride- The lists recognize un- for member hospitals throughout Jefferson Regional Medical Cen- widespread use of telehealth in well. are: south Arkansas. Access to quality ter, McGehee Hospital, Medical response to the COVID-19 pan- dergraduate students who The Blue & You Foundation has care via telehealth is especially Center of South Arkansas, and demic. Telehealth technology, achieved the highest grade Chancellor’s List crucial to COVID-19 patients. Ouachita County Medical Center. originally designed to give pa- awarded nine additional grants in point averages while en- Grayson Griffi n A substantial number of iPads “We all recognize the need to tients who live far from a pro- its Rapid-Response COVID-19 rolled in 12 or more credit Relief program, which will pro- Haley Hill and mobile carts were purchased be prepared to care for critical- vider reliable access to care, can hours of study. vide up to $1.7 million in grants V Pinkus and will be distributed to the fol- ly ill COVID-19 patients in rural now be more widely used as a The Chancellor’s List lowing ARHP member hospitals: Arkansas, especially if the larger way to screen and diagnose pa- to organizations in Arkansas includes students who Dean’s List Ashley County Medical Center, Arkansas hospitals reach capaci- tients without risking the spread working to prevent the spread of earned a grade point av- Baptist Health- Stuttgart, Bradley ty,” says Mellie Bridewell, CEO of COVID-19 through personal coronavirus or helping communi- erage of 3.80 to 4.0 for Samuel Mencer County Medical Center, Chicot of ARHP. “Hospitals in the state's contact ties deal with it’s effects. Doctor’s top tips for making workplaces safe

Special to the Advance prevention of illness, the detec- the workplace,” Dr. Spero says. screening, you’re testing for to-work program. This involves come back to the office.” tion, and the response once you “Use no-contact, infrared ther- those patients that are asymp- quarantine protocols and work “Returning to a workplace The offices, warehouses, and get the data to identify who’s ill mometers. Taking employees’ tomatic,” Dr. Spero says. “The clearance guidelines on when does bring risks, and employers manufacturing plants that Amer- or who has been infected in the temperature is not bullet-proof; idea around PCR testing is, be- the employee can return to work. have a duty of care to mitigate ica’s workers are starting to cause there’s an asymptomatic Ramp up cleaning procedures. past. Some people will get in- people can be asymptomatic and these risks,” Dr. Spero says. return to may look the same as fected in the workplace, so the still be infected. But fever is the pool of employees that may be “There should be morning and “It’s imperative employers build they did months ago, but the feel key is taking all the measures most common symptom associ- positive, you want to identify evening routines of disinfecting inside will be largely different. that can help keep the transmis- ated with COVID-19, so it makes those folks and avoid them in- all surfaces in the work area, a plan that reduces the risk of The coronavirus has changed sion rate way down.” sense to still check people’s tem- fecting others in the workplace.” including keyboards,” Dr. Spe- COVID transmission.” the workplace environment as Dr. Spero offers these tips to peratures. If they’re above nor- Have a reporting and fol- ro says. “Frequent hand wash- we knew it for the foreseeable employers for developing a re- mal, they’re sent home with a low-up system. Dr. Spero says ing, use of hand sanitizer, and future. Companies welcoming turn-to-work plan: plan to refer the ill employee for employees who test positive avoiding touching your face all back employees to their facili- Reconfigure high-contact ar- follow-up medical evaluation need to be enrolled in a return- are very important as employees ties are subject to a duty of care eas. Dr. Spero says continued and potentially COVID testing.” that requires new protocols and social distancing and wearing Consider PCR testing. As rules necessary to protect the masks in the office remain top states reopen businesses, some Monticello Monument Company health of their workforce. While priorities as the pandemic con- large companies are testing em- • All colors of granite available there is no perfect plan, know- tinues. ployees for COVID-19 while ing the priorities and putting ex- “Until further notice office trying to prevent outbreaks on • Can duplicate existing memorials tra attention on detailed health space needs to be designed so the job. Medical professionals • Financing Available measures are paramount for all employees remain at least six and employers say this testing, • Can design your own memorial employers, says Dr. Jonathan feet from each other at all times,” known as PCR (Polymerase Spero, a physician and expert on he says. “There is no more min- chain reaction), can help re- • Located in Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home pandemic preparedness and em- gling in groups, and people have duce transmissions and workers’ ployee health. to be spread out.” fears. “Serving all of Southeast Arkansas” “As employers begin creating Daily temperature checks. “For employers, it’s rec- Hwy. 425 N., Monticello • 367-2451 a COVID back-to-work program “These are done before entry in ommended that when doing a for their organizations, it is clear that there is no proven road- map,” Dr. Spero says. “We are in uncharted territory. But it has to RE-ELECT PHIL WILSON be all about health security. “People are concerned when they get up in the morning that they are going to be exposed C&L ELECTRIC to COVID-19. The only way to solve it is to take a lesson out BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the global public health play- book and establish proven health District 8 Grant County security strategies. This involves three foundational elements: the Paid Political Ad 0DLOLQ%DOORW‡-XQH

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The 2019 Monticello Billie Football team had an improved season from the 0-10 record from the previous year. Under first year head coach Randy Harvey the Billies were able to snap one of the longest losing streaks in school history after defeating the team that was leading the conference at the time, Helena, on the road. The Billies would add one more win to their record against Dumas and would close out the season at 2-8, just missing out on a birth in the state playoffs. The Billies graduated seven seniors including Joe Moore, Davarius Block, Roderick Jack- son, Erik Resendiz, A’Quan Tyler, Harrison Whitaker, and Hayden Robinson.

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702 N. Drew St. • Star City, Arkansas Week of June 8, 2020 S 12A | Wednesday, June 10, 2020 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net| 870-367-5325 “We can’t breathe without liberty and justice for all” theme for Juneteenth Parade, June Dinner canceled

BY MELISSA ORRELL slave owners moved with their [email protected] slaves to Texas where the Union had a relatively negligible pres- A combination of COVID-19, ence, allowing slavery to con- job losses and a nation calling tinue for much longer than other for social change has made tra- parts of the country. ditions hard to keep, but ingenu- The excitement from the ity and a little imagination has slaves was forever saved in his- seen the Drew County communi- tory and according to the book ty come together to try and keep “Lone Star Pasts: Memory and the traditions alive and well. An History in Texas,” former slave eclipsed end to a school year, Felix Haywood gave testimony was quickly followed by cancel- about Juneteenth as part of a lations of pageants, church ser- New Deal Project. vices and changes to festivals. “The end of the war, it come The Juneteenth Dinner has not jus’ like that—like you snap been immune and is canceled your fingers….Hallelujah broke for this year, but don’t count the residents of Wilmar, along with out….Soldiers, all of a sud- other yearly celebrants of June- den, was everywhere—comin’ teenth out. in bunches, crossin’, walkin’ The Juneteenth Association and ridin’,” he recalled. “Ev- of Wilmar announced although eryone was a-singin.’ We was June Dinner has been canceled, all walkin’ on golden clouds…. there will be a community wide Everybody went wild...We was parade to commemorate this day. free. Just like that we was free.” “This is not going to be our But it wasn’t “just like that” usual route,” said Mayor Toni for all slaves, many owners Perry. “We are going to be bring- withheld the news from their ing the parade to Wilmar resi- slaves until after harvest and dents.” many slaves were killed trying The parade line up will begin to escape. In the Lone Star Pasts at 12 p.m. on West 13th Street Susan Merrit reported that a lot and the parade will kick-off at 1 of slaves were killed after free- p.m. heading toward 12th Street dom, “bushwhacked, shot down up Cemetery Hill and turning while trying to get away…. left on McKinstry. From McK- hanging from trees right after instry, the parade will turn left freedom.” onto 10th Street until partici- Many still celebrate June- pants reach 8th Street heading teenth, Wilmar has an annual South and will end at the North celebration and a Juneteenth As- end of 7th Street. sociation to ensure the history is Juneteenth is the oldest known not forgotten. One hundred and celebration honoring the end of fifty-five years after the June slavery in the United States. 19, 1865 proclamation, Wilmar When Union General Gordon will still celebrate the holiday. Granger led thousands of fed- The theme this year is “We can’t eral troops to Galveston, Texas breathe without liberty and jus- to announce the end of the Civil tice for all,” in recognition and War and the end of slavery on support of current events and June 19, 1865. in recognition of the death of Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the emanci- George Floyd earlier this month. pation proclamation on January For more information and to 1, 1863, slaves in the southern enter the parade contact Corey states were not freed until after Sanders at 817-401-4442, Perry the end of the Civil War. Al- at 870-723-5407 or Peggy Orr at though the war officially ended 870-224-2416. There are com- in April of 1865, it wasn’t until memorative T-shirts available, June that word reached Galves- to purchase one contact Terry ton, when Granger announced Hopson at 870-224-6506. General Order No. 3. It stated The Juneteenth committee are “The people of Texas are in- Peggy Orr, Seneca Hopson, San- formed that, in accordance with dra Charles, Sasha Hunter, Kim- a proclamation from the Exec- berly Sanders, Corey Sanders, utive of the United States, all Demetrick Oglesby, LaShonda slaves are free.” Taylor, Wanda Rhodes and Toni Throughout the war, many Perry.

All photos by Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Juneteenth Dinner is canceled but the parade marches on, just on a longer alternate route, in an attempt to bring the parade to all residents and allow for COVID-19 precautions to be taken. All photos are from the 2019 Juneteenth celebration. Celebrate Juneteenth online

Special to the Advance traced back to June 19, 1865, when Union aired during Juneteenth. troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and “We are looking forward to celebrating Grammy Award-winning gospel group shared the news that slaves had been African American achievement, commu- the Clark Sisters will headline Mosaic freed. Emancipation has been celebrated nity and culture at this year’s Juneteenth Templars Cultural Center’s virtual June- in Arkansas as early as 1873 with parades event,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the teenth celebration on Facebook from 5 and speeches, and the Arkansas Senate set Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 20. aside the third Saturday in June as “June- and Tourism. Local talent from a wide range of genres, teenth Independence Day” in 2005. Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is like trumpet king Rodney Block, sultry This year marks the 10th Juneteenth located at 501 W. Ninth St, Little Rock, soul singer Bijoux and family-friendly celebration for Mosaic Templars Cultural AR 72201. The museum is currently open comedian Tommy Terrific, will join the Center, but it will be the first celebrated Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 Clark Sisters on the Juneteenth lineup, online. p.m. For more information, please email “It is very important to us to continue which includes appearances from more [email protected] or call the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth, but than 40 individuals or groups. Jay Jack- (501) 683-3593. we knew we would have to take steps to son, a comedian, actor and musician from protect the health and safety of guests,” The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Little Rock, will emcee the event. said Jimmy Bryant, director of Arkansas a museum of Arkansas Heritage, is dedi- “For the African American community, Heritage, a division of the Arkansas De- cated to preserving, interpreting and cele- the struggle for justice and equity remains partment Parks, Heritage and Tourism. brating African American history and cul- persistent, but so does pride in our his- “We are glad that technology enables us ture in Arkansas. Arkansas Arts Council, tory and heritage,” said Christina Shutt, to celebrate together virtually.” Arkansas Historic Preservation, Arkansas the museum’s director. “As communities The museum invites the public to join Natural Heritage Commission, Arkansas and businesses around the world begin to in the excitement by participating in the State Archives, Delta Cultural Center, stand together in solidarity against racism, Family TikTok Challenge. Anyone inter- Historic Arkansas Museum and Old State we invite everyone to join us in a celebra- ested should submit a video with their best House Museum are also parts of Arkansas tion of culture and freedom. “ “Savage” TikTok dance to info@mosaic- Heritage, a division of the Arkansas De- The celebration of Juneteenth can be templars.com for a chance to see the video partment of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN Wednesday, mymonticellonews.net June 10, 2020 1B

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Most people have read the book The Hungry Caterpillar. It’s a wonderful tale of the life of a caterpillar hatching from its egg, eating through an enor- mous amount of food, wrapping up in a cocoon to sleep, and turning into a beautiful butterfl y. If only humans could eat that much, take a nap, and wake up to being a transformed beauty. Although this story is a meant for children, it does address a complicat- ed and rare anomaly in the animal kingdom known as metamorphosis. A dictionary will defi ne metamorphosis as the process for an organism to go from an immature stage to an adult in two or more distinct steps. Our hungry caterpillar does just that. What most people don’t know about metamorphism is that there are two forms of it in insects: complete and incomplete. In the very hungry caterpil- lar, she goes through complete metamorphosis. She starts as an egg attached to a leaf, then goes into her larval stage of being a caterpillar, she cocoons herself in her chrysalis in the pupal stage, and fi nally enters the adult stage as a transformed butterfl y. She has a complete change from her larval stage to adults. Some animals such as grasshoppers go through incomplete metamorpho- sis. They hatch from their eggs that are also attached to leaves, and enter into The striking caterpillar above is that of a monarch butterfl y. One day this cat- the nymph stage. This stage is similar to the larva stage, however, incom- erpillar will go through a transformation and end up looking like the beautiful plete metamorphic animals in the nymph stage look almost identical to the butterfl y in the picture below. adults except they are much smaller. As they grow, they molt the exoskele- tons similar to how snakes shed their skins. With each molt, the grasshopper will grow until they reach the adult stage. During the late spring or early summer, small “baby” grasshoppers can be found hopping around. This is their nymph stage but once the heat of summer heats, they will be much larger animals in their adult forms. Insects aren’t the only animals that go through metamorphosis. Frogs also go through this process. During the month of May, most puddles or shallow waters will have tadpoles swimming frantically in them. Tadpoles are the similar to the larva stage as well. They start out as eggs which then turn into tadpoles. Tadpoles will go from having no legs, to two legs, to four legs. They then become little froglets which look like baby frogs with a small tail. As the tail recedes, the frog matures adult it turns into its adult stage. This process is a fl uid process with quite a bit of development from stage to stage. What animals can you think of that go through a change? Most insects do. Can you tell if they go through complete or incomplete metamorphosis? Go outside and start looking at the underside of leaves on small plants or even trees. You should be able to fi nd some eggs of a certain species. Can you see The frog in the picture to the left has Puzzle answers any caterpillars or other kinds of larvae like a maggot? What about pupas? already gone through a metamor- phosis to become an adult. Frogs Do you see any chrysalis hanging off of a leaf? The easiest stage to fi nd is start out as tadpoles and go through Page 6B Word Search the adults. Once you fi nd them, research what their life cycles look like and several life cycles to reach adult- try to fi nd them in your area. hood. Dental Insurance Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. It can help cover the services you’re most likely to use —

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GREEN HILL about your particular area of the world, contact Melissa Orrell at I had not seen my grandbabies Glad to know the churches are I enjoyed the lower temperatures 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. all week or weekend because slowly opening and still practic- and humidity we have had the WANDA PACE mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce Bo has been with his Dad and ing social distancing. past month. during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- then he got to play some base- We enjoyed an outdoor bar- Mrs. Mary Lasiter had a sweet Greenhill Community Baptist cuss your participation in our newspaper. ball over the weekend. So, it becue at the home of Corey and neighbor bring her some fresh Church had a wonderful Sunday was wonderful to see them some Keke Riley in Bryant, Saturday, June 6 and the evening of Sun- vegetables last week. She appre- morning service. Sunday, June Sunday evening. Bo came over day, June 7, we enjoyed a grill- ciated them a lot. 14, we will have the second Sun- just as I was talking to Aunt Let- Donna Norris’s mom is in the ing at the home of Tina and Dar We attended our grandson’s day singing. POSSUM VALLEY ty on the phone and he joined in hospital, please lift her up in Johnson. It was very good and 3rd birthday party Saturday, Our church members celebrat- with us for a bit. Later, everyone prayer. KAY CRAIG enjoyed much. Dennis Riley came June 6. My nephew, Jakob Bay- ing June birthdays are Joshua went out to the pool for a cool and joined in on the festivities. liss, went with us. Everyone had Lane, Phillip and Susan Stark. Have a safe and blessed week. Howdy do and how are you? swim before bed. Welcome, back everyone. I hope Kevin and Francez got her prayer a great time! Happy Birthday! That’s my news for this week. request and her dream car, a Ca- Mrs. Bettye Rial’s electrici- Also celebrating June birth- you had a wonderful week since I know it’s not much but it is we last got together. Summer dillac Escalade, sun roof, SUV. ty transmitter broke in half and days are Eddie Barnes and Jeff GUEST HOUSE what it is. I love y’all and I hope We visited in Jacksonville with has arrived with a vengeance, landed on the front left side of Pace. Happy Birthday! CLARA CATER and pray you have a wonderful my God daughter Jacque Stewart her vehicle. I am glad nothing Grant and Gary Pace fixed hasn’t it? But, so far the late week. And, as always, be thank- and the Riley’s received many else was harmed! breakfast for Aunt Fay, Aunt evenings and early mornings are ful to God for His many bless- anniversary gifts from Jacque as Robert and Tammy Stafford Pepe, Gay, Joy and Mr. World There is no Guest House news still bearable enough for a bike ings in your life. I’ll leave you their anniversary was Wednesday, braved the lightning Friday eve- on Friday morning at Aunt Fay’s this week. Clara Cater had other ride or a walk. with this verse that has helped June 3. ning to watch the International house. commitments. Please, say a special prayer me through many a low spell So sorry to know June dinner Space Station fly over. She said Scott Pace stopped by on Sun- Her column will resume in for my Aunty Letty, who is in the over the years. 2020 has been canceled due to it was amazing! I know I saw a day afternoon to visit and check next week’s edition. hospital at this writing. She is “He heals the brokenheart- COVID, never thought we’d see pretty good lightning show my- on Aunt May. hoping to be released tomorrow ed and binds up their wounds,” a time such as this. Might be a self Friday night. It was beau- Sandy saw two doctors this (Monday, June 8) if all goes as Psalm 147:3. test, if you are ready, stay ready. tiful. past week and got good results JORDAN PARK planned. Pray for one another and do a This could be a sign. I wrote this I spent some time on Lake good deed whenever you can. It in 1999, “Jesus is coming,” let’s Happy anniversary to Mr. and from both. Keep her in your TRILISA MARSHALL Mrs. Jessie Griffin and Keith prayers. Dardanelle this past weekend doesn’t cost much to be nice. stop taking life for granted, for in a blinking of an eye, he’ll come and Hilary Reaves. I wish both Good neighbors are nice to and had a blast. We didn’t go down from the sky.” And he’ll be couples many more happy years There is no Jordan Park news out on the water until late after- have. Danny Lawson brought coming to claim his chosen few together. Sandy some baby potatoes, this week. Trilissa Marshall had noon which was the best time WILMAR other commitments. in my estimation. We didn’t and if we are not ready on that Eddie Brown tried her hand squash and onion. Fresh vege- CHRIS RILEY day, we’ll be rejected and turned Her column will resume in see the eagles this time but the at making homemade German tables are always the best and away, so we better get ready for next week’s edition. boat ride was exhilarating and if burgers. They looked pretty appreciated. The death angel has invaded Jesus is coming “Lord” and he’s good! I may need the recipe. Trey Henry, JoJo, Chase and you’ve never seen the sunset and our family once again. Last week, coming soon. According to Martha Ryburn Skylar spent Friday night with a full, bright, strawberry moon Rick Butler of Texas, the son of Kevin and wife will be traveling we have already gotten four me. We entertained ourselves LACEY rise from a thundercloud over a Uncle George and Aunt Florence to Glen Burnie, Md. in a few days inches of rain from the storm! playing charades while the elec- IVANELL HANDLEY lake then you’ve been missing Butler of Calif., and this week, to visit the grave site of her moth- Happy heavenly birthday to tricity was off and rode horses out. It was spectacular. Bobbie Hansley of Little Rock, er Rosa Castro and on to Virginia my mom, Faye Owens; happy first thing Saturday morning. We My relationship with air con- daughter of Uncle Russel and to visit her sister Maria Parazzo. birthday to Crayton Harris, Don all had a good time. There is no Lacey news this ditioning hasn’t been the best Aunt Gussie Hansley. The former Now until we meet again, by pa- Pharr, Kenny Wiscaver, Judy Andy Norris visited with his week. Ivanell Handley had other here lately. You may recall that mentioned service was held Satur- per and pen. Make the best of the Adair, Jo Calhoun, Dax Hen- grandson, Hudson, and ate sup- commitments. my home central air unit went day, June 6, in Texas and the just pandemic virus and remember our derson and Misty Greenwood. I per with Lanie and Kirk Barnes Her column will resume in caplooey a few weeks ago. I got mentioned is incomplete. creator and redeemer who holds hope you all have or had won- on Sunday night. next week’s edition. that remedied fairly well when it We enjoyed live services for In this world in his hands. Show you care, Arkansans, wear masks Booker, Griffi n to wed

Debra and Bill Bennett, along is currently employed at Walmart. BY VIC SNYDER, M.D. ones with chronic disease and risk factors. manners: making people feel comfortable. with Chris and Brandy Booker, Timothy is the grandson of Ken- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Corporate How do I know that? Because we are a state And that’s good for business. all of Monticello; are proud to an- neth and Becky Griffi n of Ham- Medical Director for External Aff airs with lots of older folks and lots of folks of Arkansas has advantages in the fi ght with nounce the forthcoming marriage burg, and Tim and Pam Allison of all ages with chronic health problems, and COVID-19. Most of us don’t live in high- of their daughter, Javelyn Eliza- Fountain Hill. He is a 2016 Grad- Back in my commute-to-Washington days, we all have loved ones we worry about, in- rise apartment buildings, we don’t crowd beth Leanne Booker of Monticello, uate of Drew Central High School most mornings I was out early walking on cluding our children. into mass transit to get to work, and most of to Timothy Shane Griffi n of Mon- the National Mall, that large grassy area be- and 2018 Graduate of University of My judgment that a quick trip inside a us live in towns and neighborhoods where ticello. He is the son of Shane and Arkansas at Monticello College of tween the Lincoln Memorial and the Cap- store without a mask won’t amount to much Rebecca Griffi n of Fountain Hill. we can safely get outside and walk around Technology-Crossett with a degree itol. With Arkansas friendliness, I would for me may be accurate, but a “maskless” without the need for any face covering. But Javelyn is the granddaughter of give a morning greeting to those walkers I in Electomechanical Technology face causes apprehension in the other Ar- I also believe one great advantage Arkan- Mary and the late W.C Tucker and passed coming toward me. It was obvious Instrumentation. He is currently kansans needing to shop. Why? Because sas has is the warmth of its people: We are the late Gene Majors; Larry Booker many folks would have preferred I keep my and Lester and Anita Halbert, all of employed with Terminex. the main purpose of a mask is to keep me willing to extend simple courtesies to other “good mornings” to myself. I used to over- Monticello. She is a 2015 Graduate The wedding will take place from spreading disease each time I breathe, Arkansans, even those we don’t know. state my observation this way: In Wash- laugh, talk or cough — disease I may not of Drew Central High School and Saturday, June 20, at 5 p.m. at the The story of the Arkansas Traveler tells ington, if you say “hello” to other walkers, know I have. And when the other shop- a 2020 Graduate of Southeast Ar- Ridge on Wilson Mill Road, 283 of two strangers from long ago who meet they think you’re crazy. In Arkansas, if you pers, particularly those with health issues, kansas College of Pine Bluff with a Wilson Mill Road, in Monticello. don’t say “hello,” they know you’re crazy. see my “maskless” face, they know I have and overcome unfamiliarity by sharing Degree in Health and Science. She A reception will follow. Most Arkansans are a courteous, friendly increased the risk for them. That doesn’t parts of an old Arkansas song. Maybe we bunch. I can still see it 40 years after be- seem very “Arkansas friendly.” should call our masks and face coverings coming a transplanted Arkansan from Or- There is an economic aspect to this. our Arkansas Travelers. Like a memorized egon. Friendliness and courtesy have always been song, we take them everywhere. And when This friendliness doesn’t at all eliminate good for business. People with apprehen- we exchange a glance with the eyes of a our confl icts and differences, but for the sions about health will be slow to venture stranger, both of us wearing long-forgot- most part, we treat each other, including out to shop and spend money if every visit ten old bandanas we found in the back of people we’ve just met, with a welcoming to a store means contact with “maskless” a drawer, we share the ultimate courteous warmth. Arkansans. This new courtesy, wearing a Arkansas message: “I may not know you, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Dr. Nate Smith, face covering, is part of what defi nes good but I’ve got your back.” and other public health leaders are relying on the good judgment of Arkansans to get us through the battle with COVID-19. The recommendations are clear: physical sepa- ration, good handwashing, using masks and face covers appropriately, minimal partic- ipation in group activities, responsible de- cisions as to how to reopen businesses and organizations. We know what we should do, but if we rely on only our judgment, we may sometimes talk ourselves into mis- takes. The reality is if I do a quick in-and- out visit to a store and don’t wear a mask, I will likely get away with it. I probably won’t get sick, and if I do, the likelihood is that I will survive. Here’s where our Arkansas friendliness comes in. Every time I go in a store, some- one there is trying hard not to get exposed to COVID-19 because they have a chronic BE Sure. disease and risk factors or they have loved Be Tested. 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taliation. Offering forgiveness almost too amazing to consider. us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). Because Grace to Forgive is not forgetting—it is remem- Yet, God is anxious to forgive, of that, “In Him we have redemption In 1945, a liberator of the Ravens- bering without anger. and, His forgiveness is complete, through His blood, the forgiveness of brück women’s concentration camp, People who do not forgive pervasive, covering all sins, past, our sins, according to the riches of His picked up a crumpled note, on which are locked into events of their present and future. David wrote, grace which He lavished on us” (Ephe- this prayer was written: past. Offering forgiveness is “As far as the east is from the sians 1:7, 8). “O Lord, remember not only the men not approving what happened, west, so far has He removed our Not only does God forgive our sins, and women of goodwill, but also those but choosing to rise above it transgressions from us” (Psalm because of the payment of His Son, of ill will. and get beyond it. Forgiving 103:12). Jesus promised there He expects us to forgive others who But do not remem- allows the offended to go on would be no condemnation—for- sin against us. In the model prayer, ber the suffering they despite the offense. It serves to ever—to any who believed in Jesus taught to pray for God’s forgive- have inflicted upon release the offended from the Him: “Truly, truly, I say to you, he ness, while forgiving offenders (Matt. us. Remember the control of the offender. who hears My word and believes 6:12-15; Luke 11:4). Christians are to fruits we brought, After Nelson Mandela was Him who sent Me, has eternal life, forgive others because they have been thanks to this suffer- released, following 27 years of family because “all have sinned and and will not come into judgment, forgiven themselves, “bearing with one ing—our comrade- wrongful imprisonment, he refused to fall short of the glory of God” (Ro- but has passed out of death into life” another, and forgiving each other, who- step out of the prison, until he was sure (John 5:24). ship, our loyalty, our mans 3:23). Sin came to us by way of soever has a complaint against anyone; he had forgiven the people who had put This kind of fantastic biblical truth humility, the courage, our common ancestor, Adam, so, “by just as the Lord forgave you, so also him there. Mandela said his failure to aligns with Paul’s words, “Therefore Larry Clements the generosity, the one man sin entered into the world, and should you” (Colossians 3:13). forgive would mean he would walk out death through sin, and so death spread there is now no condemnation for those greatness of heart of one prison, into another higher pris- who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Take a moment to reflect on these which has grown out of this. And when to all men, because, all have sinned” Scriptures and ask God’s help in for- on without bars. He knew that greater (Romans 5:12). Sin is rampant and We rejoice with the apostle John that, they come to judgment, let all the fruits imprisonment would follow him the “If we confess our sins, He is faithful giving those around you. Though it is repeated, and its effects are universal that we have borne be their forgive- rest of his life. He discovered that for- and righteous to forgive us our sins and difficult to forgive others, God’s Word ness.” (ODB May 6, 2020). giveness was the way to find freedom and dominant. to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” encourages us to show them the same It is hard to imagine a victim of such from hurts of the past. (The Long Walk Though we are active in sin, God (1 John 1:9). This fact is true because, grace and forgiveness our Heavenly abuse, seeking God’s forgiveness of to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela). is aggressive in forgiveness. “If You, “We have an advocate with the Father, Father has shown us. Forgiveness is her abusers. Nazis had exterminated Sin is the root of the problem but LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He extending grace to people who do not 50,000 women in Ravensbrück during forgiveness is the solution. What does who could stand? But there is forgive- Himself is the propitiation [satisfying deserve it…in the same way God gives the Second World War. But this is the God say about it? ness with You, that You may be feared” sacrifice] for our sins; and not ours His grace to us, who do not deserve it! nature of forgiveness—of God’s for- The Principle of Forgiveness (Psalm 130:3, 4). David wrote, “For only, but also for the sins of the whole giveness toward us—and our forgive- If we had no sin, we would need You, Lord, are good, and ready to for- world” (1 John 2:1-2). Larry Clements is the senior adult ness toward others. no forgiveness. Since the entrance of give, and abundant in lovingkindness The Practice of Forgiveness pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist The natural response to abuse is to sin into the human family—failures, to all who call upon you” (Psalm 86:5). God can forgive us because He loves Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in become bitter and resentful. However, abuses, evil, and sin of every form, The Prospect of Forgiveness us, and sent Jesus to die for our sins, Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- unforgiveness is extremely costly. It is have plagued the offspring of Adam. That guilty sinners can be complete- paying the ultimate price. For, “Christ cellonian’s devotional writer. You can like a prison without bars. It leads to Sin affects us all. It is at the core of ly forgiven is a wonderful prospect. also died for sins once for all, the just contact him by email at LarryEClem- an endless cycle of resentment and re- every offense committed by the human When laden with sin, forgiveness is for the unjust, so that He might bring [email protected].

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