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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN 1,051 votes. Anderson secured 43 percent and it takes special effort, time and ener- on those challenges and keep Monticello looking forward to the runoff and winning [email protected] and Rogers 37 percent. These two former gy to get out and go vote. I especially ap- moving. I look forward to serving you as the term for the next year and a half. I will Mayors of Monticello will face each other preciate all the people that worked so your next mayor.” still be in the offi ce and have an open-door Because no one candidate successfully in the runoff. hard in supporting me and that voted for Until the runoff election is held, Ander- policy. captured a majority of the votes cast for According to Drew County Clerk Lyna me. With the runoff election on the hori- son will remain in offi ce. He was appoint- “Please come by and see me and I will Monticello Mayor in Tuesday’s special Gulledge, in this type of election, to de- zon, I need all my supporters to continue ed by the Monticello City Council when do my best to take care of any and all issues election, there will be a runoff election clare a winner, a candidate must have 50 working for me and I need all those votes Tucker resigned in January after being that face Monticello and the people.” May 30. percent plus one vote of votes cast. again. charged with abuse of offi ce and tampering Carr, who received the fewest amount of Unoffi cially, Interim Mayor David An- “I appreciate everyone that came out and “I also ask everyone that supported Mr. with public records. votes in the special election, will not be on derson, who was running on the Democrat- voted in the special election for mayor,” Carr to look at my record when I was in ”I am pleased with the out come last the ballot for the runoff election. ic ticket, received 456 votes, Independent said Rogers, who served as Mayor from offi ce, visit with me and fi nd out what I night in receiving the most votes from “I appreciate the support and votes that I Joe Rogers received 389 votes and Inde- Jan. 1, 2007 to Dec.31, 2010 and also for stand for and I would cherish your vote Monticellonians,” said Anderson. Monti- got and I look forward to doing this again pendent Ronny Carr received 206 votes. the fi ve months previous to former Mayor and support as well. There are a number of cello’s Mayor from Jan. 1, 2003 to Dec. 31, in the future,” Carr said. Between early voting and the votes that Zack Tucker’s election in 2014, challenges facing our city. We need a may- 2006—and, obviously, the current Interim The person elected May 30 will serve were cast on Tuesday, there were a total of “A special election is just that; special, or that is up to the task. I am ready to take Mayor since January 2017—said. “I am until December 2018.

SEARK icon COMMUNITY COOKOUT ENJOYED BY ALL Monticello man sentenced for theft

Special to the Advance passes away LITTLE ROCK—Patrick C. Harris, Acting United States At- torney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Robert Feldt, BY ASHLEY FOREMAN In the next decade, Ry- Special Agent-in-Charge of the [email protected] burn acquired majority Dallas Field Division of the So- ownership of the Bank of cial Security Administration, Southeast Arkansas Star City where he served Office of the Inspector General, has lost an icon. as Chairman of the Board. announced today that Thomas Bennie Franklin Ry- After his oldest son, “Dale” Sass, 50, of Monticello, burn Jr. passed away Bennie Ryburn III, had was sentenced by United States Monday. He was born spent several years man- Bennie Ryburn Jr. District Judge Kristine G. Baker July 26, 1934 to Bennie aging Ryburn Motor Co, to 57 months imprisonment for Ryburn Sr. and Virginia Ryburn transferred his theft of government funds. Ryburn. interest to his son and, since 1984, Sass was also sentenced to Until he was 12 years old, Ry- Bennie Ryburn III has owned the three years of supervised re- burn lived with his parents in Rison. car dealership. lease and ordered to pay restitu- In 1946, after World War II ended, For 14 years, Ryburn served as tion in the amount of $297,516 he and his parents moved to Monti- an Arkansas State Representative. to his former sister-in-law. Sass cello and his father purchased what During his time in offi ce, he spon- waived an indictment and pled is now Ryburn Motor Co. sored the legislation that ultimately guilty to one count of theft of Upon graduating college from moved what was Arkansas A&M government funds on Aug. 25, the University of Arkansas at into the University of Arkansas 2016, arising from his use for Monticello (then Arkansas A&M system and became the UAM. himself of money meant for College) in the late 1950s, Ryburn Throughout every stage of his the care of a disabled relative. partnered with his father at the car personal and professional life, Ry- Sass, in 1997, became the guard- dealership. burn was a supporter and contribu- ian of his former sister-in-law, “During those times, banks tor to UAM. who was severely injured in a car would close at 2 p.m. each day and Ryburn was the father to four accident that left her in a coma you could not get an automobile fi - children, Bennie Ryburn III, An- for a year and killed her son. nanced until the next day,” Ryburn gie Ryburn Barron, Ray Ryburn Subsequent to the accident, the said in his biography, obtained and Margaret Ann Ryburn. He former sister-in-law began re- from friends of the family. “My fa- had four grandchildren and three ceiving monthly disbursements ther and I became interested in ac- great-grandchildren. from the Social Security Admin- quiring a fi nancial institution where “He was so sweet and so sup- istration and a private insurance we could offer extended banking portive,” said State Rep. LeAnne company. hours. My father began to acquire Burch. “He and his wife were so Sass received and had con- stock in Commercial Bank in 1964 supportive of me when they found trol over disbursements made to and, in 1967, he had acquired suffi - out I was running for offi ce but his former sister-in-law in order cient holdings to infl uence banking even before that, they were the best to provide for her care. Sass vi- hours and thus, the image of bank- neighbors and always so kind to olated his fiduciary duty and ing in Monticello.” our family. I will always remem- Vicki Kelly/Advance-Monticellonian defrauded the SSA by using the During this time, Ryburn became ber his wonderful sense of humor. DANCING UP A STORM Brenda Brooks (left), Activity Director at The Woods Of Monticello Health victim’s funds for his own ben- a member of the board of directors When I was elected, he told me to and Rehabilitation Center, 1194 North Chester Street, enjoys one of her ideas as the center hosted efit. At times, Sass even failed for Commercial Bank and Trust. go up there and remember where I a community cookout Tuesday. The Cummins Prison Band provided entertainment for the residents, to pay the victim’s caretakers. In the 1970s, Ryburn—along came from. I will truly miss him.” employees and friends attending the event. The theme was 1980’s dress. A picnic lunch featuring bar- Sass further defrauded the SSA with his father—gained majority In November 2008, Ryburn re- becue sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and desserts were served. More pictures, page 11A. interest in First National Bank of ceived a lung transplant in Pitts- See SASS Page 6A Warren. Ryburn was elected to the burgh due to complications from board of directors in 1976. chronic obstructive pulmonary dis- From 1972 to 1984, Ryburn was ease. For the past 8.5 years, Ryburn majority owner of Ryburn Motor has traveled across the country PTF announces Co. While running the automobile seeking medical treatment but al- UAM names Distinguished Alumnus dealership, he reconnected with ways refused to live anywhere but ’17 entertainment a friend and distant relative, Reg- Monticello, hi youngest daughter BY JIM BREWER years, has really become precious to inald Glover. He offered Glover a said. UAM Media Services Director me. When I realized the signifi cance Special to the Advance job at the Motor Co. and eventually “Monticello was his home; he of this award, I had to sit down and at Commercial Bank. loved it here,” Margaret Anne Ry- Faith, family and an unswerving gather myself. I don’t normally tell Sawyer Brown and Trey “We were kinfolks and we grew burn said. “In spite of his frequent belief in the value of education form people when I win some kind of Hawkins will headline the en- up together in Rison,” Glover re- medical travel, he never considered the foundation of Moses Goldmon’s award or honor, but this got me a lit- tertainment at this year’s Brad- membered this week. “When I moving and he always wanted to life. The eighth of 10 children, Gold- tle out of character. I’ve shared this ley County Pink Tomato Festi- graduated from Rison High School, get back home as soon as possible. mon learned about faith and family with a lot of people and asked them val in June. I came to UAM and then got a job “My dad loved the outdoors in from his parents, Curtis and Barba- to come be a part of it, so it’s really Starting on Tuesday, June in Crossett. I went up to the motor Southeast Arkansas. He was an ra Goldmon. He learned the value special to me.” 6, the PTF Talent Show will company one day to trade in my avid golfer and hunter. The year af- of education at the University of Goldmon grew up on a farm in be held at the Warren Cultural car, he saw me and we talked for a ter his transplant, he was so excited Arkansas at Monticello, thanks to a south Jefferson County and attended Center and will feature youth while and he asked me if I wanted to get back on the deer stand, de- faculty member whose background Pine Bluff High School, where he and adult entertainers from to come work for him there at the spite an infection, that we fi gured mirrored his. caught the eye of college football re- Bradley and surrounding coun- dealership. I thought about it for a out a way to administer IVs on the Today, Goldmon is the executive cruiters as a standout wide receiver. ties. few days and my family and I de- stand and he hunted 19 days! vice president and chaplain of Lane The University of Arkansas and Ar- Downtown will come alive cided that was what we wanted to “He was a lifelong, enthusiastic College in Jackson, Tenn.—and the Dr. Moses Goldmon kansas State University asked him to on Friday at 5:30 p.m. with do. He was a great person to work 55th recipient of UAM’s highest Razorback and Boll Weevil fan. walk on. He received interest from “dancing in the street” and live for and with. He pretty well let me Education was very important to honor, the Distinguished Alumnus of the Schools of Forestry and Nat- National Assocation of Intercolle- entertainment. The 2017 PTF do what I wanted to do and I always my daddy. He supported the UAM Award. ural Resources, Mathematical and giate Athletics schools as well, but Chairman, Jeff Wardlaw, along kept his best interest at heart.” community every chance he got. Goldmon will be honored Friday Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social the only full scholarship offers came Ryburn always had advancement Faith was very important to him as during UAM’s spring commence- and Behavioral Sciences, as well as from UAM and the University of Ar- with 2017 Miss Pink Tomato See FESTIVAL Page 6A on his mind. well—he and my mom, Mimi, trea- ment exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Division of General Studies and kansas at Pine Bluff. “In 1978, we made the decision sure St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at Steelman Field House. Graduates the University of Arkansas System “The coaching staff at UAM re- to exchange our national bank in Monticello. His continued in- from the Schools of Agriculture, eVersity, will receive their degrees at ally wanted me,” Goldmon remem- charter for a state bank charter, volvement in the banks kept my Arts and Humanities, Business, the 2 p.m. ceremony. bered. “Everybody else was kind of INDEX Opinion ...... 4A becoming the First State Bank of father active. He loved meetings Computer Information Systems and “I don’t know if it’s a product of ho-hum about it, with the exception Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B Warren, this was one of our best Education will receive their degrees age,” Goldmon said, “but my time at Classifi eds ...... 7C See RYBURN Page 6A See UAM ALUM Page 6A Sports ...... 1C moves ever,” Ryburn once said. at the 10 a.m. ceremony. Graduates UAM, just over the last four or fi ve Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B OUR 146TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER 19 • 26 PAGES Subscribe Today! QHZV‡VSRUWV‡FODVVLÀHGV SHU

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 CALENDAR encouraged to arrive early because p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Mayor declares Music Week in Monticello seating is limited. A portion of the Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Continued from Page 2A proceeds benefi t various children’s Church, 836 North Hyatt Street in hospitals in the mid-South. Master Gardener training Monticello. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Saturday A 40-hour Master Gardener training THURSDAY, JULY 13 are open to the public. The group program will be off ered by the Master Gardener training University of Arkansas Cooperative also holds open meetings at noon A 40-hour Master Gardener training every Tuesday and Friday at the Extension Service this summer. program will be off ered by the Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 church. For more information, con- University of Arkansas Cooperative tact 870-723-6568. p.m. Deadline to register is Monday, Extension Service this summer. May 22. A $75 registration fee will • The Transitions Grief Support Group Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings cover supplies and training manual. p.m. Deadline to register is Monday, Couples who only need one training at noon on the second Tuesday May 22. A $75 registration fee will of every month at the Southeast manual will cost $100. Please mail cover supplies and training manual. Arkansas Regional Library-Monticello any registration checks with name, Couples who only need one training branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. phone number and address to Desha manual will cost $100. Please mail County Extension Service, 310 Oak any registration checks with name, For more information, contact Reba Street, McGehee 71654. phone number and address to Desha Gaines at 501-748-3393. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, County Extension Service, 310 Oak • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at JUNE 27-28 Street, McGehee 71654. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, the Monticello Christian Church, 233 Kids Summer Film Fest South Dillard Street (on the corner of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free At 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, JULY 18-19 and open to the public. Registration June 27-28, the Malco Cinema will Kids Summer Film Fest show “Trolls” for $2. Attendees are is not necessary to participate. You At 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 and do not need to be a member of Mon- encouraged to arrive early because Wednesday, July 19, the Malco seating is limited. A portion of the ticello Christian Church to attend. Cinema will show “Penguins” for $2. Celebrate Recovery is a support proceeds benefi t various children’s Attendees are encouraged to arrive hospitals in the mid-South. group aimed at helping people with early because seating is limited. emotional struggles, relational issues, THURSDAY, JUNE 29 A portion of the proceeds benefi t addictions or any thoughts and various children’s hospitals in the behaviors that interfere with a joyful Master Gardener training mid-South. A 40-hour Master Gardener training life. Meetings begin with fellowship program will be off ered by the TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, and coff ee. Large-group meetings University of Arkansas Cooperative JULY 25-26 begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based Extension Service this summer. teachings and music. At 7 p.m., Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 Kids Summer Film Fest sharing groups are off ered. These p.m. Deadline to register is Monday, At 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 and small groups are divided into men May 22. A $75 registration fee will Wednesday, July 26, the Malco and women and provide a safe place cover supplies and training manual. Cinema will show “Rio 2” for $2. to give and receive positive support Couples who only need one training Attendees are encouraged to arrive for individual needs. manual will cost $100. Please mail early because seating is limited. • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and any registration checks with name, A portion of the proceeds benefi t the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a phone number and address to Desha various children’s hospitals in the dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thurs- County Extension Service, 310 Oak mid-South. day at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Street, McGehee 71654. ONGOING Drive in Monticello (in McCloy Park). Ashley Foreman/Advance Monticellonian TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, Admission is $5 per person. • The Kiwanis of Monticello will have NATIONAL MUSIC WEEK David Anderson, along side the Monticello Music Club Frank Ferguson, Vice-President their regular meetings from 11 a.m. • Ms. Maria Rose, rehabilitation JULY 4-5 counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Laura Ferguson and Joe Guenter club historian signed a proclamation making the fi rst week in May National Music to noon on the second and fourth Week in Monticello. Kids Summer Film Fest Wednesdays of each month at Two Services in Drew County, is usually At 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4 and Brothers Restaurant, located on the in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Mon- Wednesday, July 5, the Malco Cine- downtown square. Anyone interested day, Tuesday and Thursday of each BY ASHLEY FOREMAN tion, and the world.” National events included an art contest ma will show “Horton Hears a Who!” in joining is welcome to attend. week. For more information, contact [email protected] Music Week is sponsored by for lower elementary students for $2. Attendees are encouraged • The Court Appointed Special Advo- at 870-367-9669. the National Federation of Mu- in the Drew Central and Mon- to arrive early because seating is cates (CASA) for abused and neglect • The Southeast Arkansas Regional On Monday, interim Mayor sic Clubs. The theme for this ticello School Districts, and an limited. A portion of the proceeds children of the 10th Judicial District Library, Monticello Branch is off ering David Anderson signed a proc- year’s celebration is “Music… essay contest for upper elemen- benefi t various children’s hospitals in seeks volunteer advocates and a video-led exercise class for adults lamation declaring the first An Adventure for Life.” tary students in both districts, the mid-South. board members. For more informa- at 6:15 p.m. every Monday, Wednes- week of May to be National In addition, the Monticel- sponsored by the Monticello MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, tion, contact 870-367-9449. day and Friday. For more informa- Music Week in Monticello. lo Music Club sponsored an Music Club. • The Drew County Relay for Life tion, contact 870-367-8583. This National Music Week has as Organ Recital featuring the Recognition of National Mu- JULY 10-14 Committee will have its regular activity is free to the public. its objective “to create an un- Filmmaking Camp monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m. on •Alanon meetings are held at 5:30 derstanding and appreciation Moller Pipe Organ of First sic Week was also made by The Arts & Science Center for the fi rst Monday of each month at p.m. every Tuesday evening at of the value of music in the Presbyterian Church. several area churches during Southeast Arkansas will host camps Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, the First Presbyterian Church in home, the community, the na- Other National Music week their Sunday worship services. for kids throughout the Summer. 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticel- Monticello. Alanon is a completely Filmmaking camp will be held lo. Anyone interested in serving is confi dential group for anyone who Monday-Friday, July 10-14. 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The House of Representatives formally adjourned Of the 5,185 registered voters in Mon- If voters don’t seize the opportunity to from the 2017 Regular Session on Monday, May 1, This editorial reflects the views of the then—within minutes—we reconvened for an Ex- ticello, only 1,051 came out to vote in Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. vote in every elections, it’s almost like a traordinary Session called by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. this week’s special mayoral election. Other opinions on this page may not slap in the face for those brave men and We were specifically called to address healthcare reflect this view. and budget reserve matters, and also to consider two The fate of the city of Monticello was women who fought for that right. technical correction bills. In the second day of the left in the hands of approximately 20 will bring stability back to the office We encourage everyone to review Extraordinary Session, the House passed four pieces percent of Monticello voters. Do people of legislation, all of which have now been signed into of Mayor. Someone on whom we can the candidates that will participate in law by the governor. not take voting seriously any more? count. the upcoming runoff election. Do your Act 3 directs the Arkansas Department of Human Sure, the term remaining is only 18 There was only one issue on the bal- Services to request a federal waiver to make changes research. Talk to people and ask ques- to Arkansas Works. Arkansas Works uses Medicaid months, but many decisions will be lot. It took most people five minutes of tions. Both of these candidates have funding to provide health insurance to low-income made during this time by the Mayor their time to walk in to the court house Arkansans. been Mayor of Monticello before, and One of the changes is to lower the income eligibil- that will affect the city and its citizens during early voting, or their designated ity from 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level to directly. polling place on Tuesday, and cast their they seem competent. 100 percent of the FPL. Find out what they stand for and com- A family with income of between 100-138 percent Monticello has seen quite a bit of vote. of the FPL that does not have unrest in recent years regarding politi- Why don’t people, especially young pare it to your beliefs and convictions affordable employer-sponsored and please, for the benefit of all Monti- insurance available would be cal figures. We are appalled that more people, care to take the time to vote? directed to the health insurance people did not turn out to vote for the That answer has puzzled political cellonians, take five minutes to vote for marketplace. Federal subsidies are available in the marketplace and leader of Monticello. pundits for ages but it’s worth thinking Monticello Mayor on Tuesday, May 30. premiums would be capped at 2 Monticellonians need someone who about again. You’ll be glad you did. percent of the individual’s income. For a family of four, the 2017 LEANNE FPL is $24,300, and income of BURCH that or lower will continue to qualify the family for Arkansas Legislature ap- ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT Works—if the federal govern- ment approves the state’s waiver request. Currently, a family of proves limits four qualifies for Arkansas Works if its income is 138 percent of the FPL, or $33,600. Under Act 3, a family of our with income between to AR works $24,300 and $33,600 will be moved to Employ- er-Sponsored coverage, or they will remain eligible LITTLE ROCK—The legisla- to enroll in a subsidized insurance program. They ture completed a three-day special will now be expected to share a part of the cost of session after approving Gov. Asa the insurance. This change will impact almost 62,000 Hutchinson’s proposal to limit Arkansans. According to DHS, 383 persons in Drew eligibility in the Arkansas Works County and 468 in Ashley County will no longer health coverage program. qualify for Arkansas Works and will be directed to The state must gain approval for the health care exchange. the plan from federal officials. It Arkansas is currently paying 5 percent of the cost would reduce income limits for el- for Arkansas Works. Our share gradually increases to igibility in Arkansas Works, which 10 percent by 2020. The DHS estimates these chang- now provides health coverage to es will save the state between $67 and $93 million about 320,000 Arkansas residents over the next five years. whose incomes are beneath 138 Act 3 also establishes a work requirement for percent of the federal poverty Arkansas Works enrollees. This requirement is identi- level. cal to the work requirement for the Supplemental The governor said that he was Nutrition Assistance Program (also known as food confident that federal officials stamps). An exception can be made for those receiv- would approve the lower income ing work training or enrolled in classes to obtain their threshold, which would reduce GED. eligibility to Act 4 directs DHS and the Department of Work- people with in- force Services to study and analyze small-employer comes less than health insurance coverage in this state. The purpose 100 percent of the study is to determine how to strengthen em- of the poverty ployer-sponsored insurance and help small business level. employers offer more affordable coverage for their That would employees. They are to submit their findings to remove about Arkansas Legislative Council and to the governor Governor tours state seeing flood damage 60,000 Arkan- before Oct. 1, 2018. EDDIE sans from Ar- Another item we addressed was the creation of a kansas Works. On a tour of our state last week, I saw time, they don’t know exactly what they save lives. Rusty McClain, who just CHEATHAM long-term reserve fund. Act 7 transfers $105 million They could rivers topping levees and creeks covering are about to face. retired after 25 years with the Wynne ARKANSAS from Healthy Century Trust Fund (funded by tobacco still qualify for highways. I saw washed-out roads and Sometimes, as Chief Deckard’s death fire department, remembered one of his SENATE REPORT settlement proceeds) to a reserve fund. This bill was help in paying houses battered by wind and filled with reminds us, the difference between a first calls was a head-on crash in which debated for five hours in the Joint Budget Committee for their health floodwater. routine call and high danger is nothing a young woman’s legs were pinned before it was passed and sent to the House for a vote. insurance through the federal And over several days, I learned more than a rain-slick highway. beneath the dash of her car. Rescuers cut Opponents were concerned that Arkansas voters exchange set up under the national at least seven Arkansans had died in Or in the case of Oak Grove Fire Chief their way into the car and put in two IV put that money into a limited-use fund for healthcare Affordable Care Act. storm-related incidents, including fire- Randy Pogue, the danger was from an lines, which Rusty held. concerns, and this new Act will allow the governor Another new provision would fighter Doug Deckard, who was chief of icy highway. “She survived. She could walk,” Rusty to access the reserve fund for other purposes through set up a work requirement for re- the Cove Creek-Pear- Chief Pogue was driving a fire truck said. “That really changed how I looked two-thirds vote of either the Arkansas Legislative cipients of Arkansas Works, simi- son Fire Department. over icy roads to the scene of an accident at my job. Sometimes young people or Council or the Joint Budget Committee. Proponents lar to those now required of people Chief Deckard was near Maumelle in 2014. The truck parents will come up and hug you. They of the legislation say the effort will improve the who get food stamps and welfare. killed on Saturday slipped off the highway and crashed into remember you from working a wreck.” state’s bond rating and therefore lower interest rates To qualify for benefits, able bodied when a car struck him a ditch. The impact of the crash broke his In 2014, firefighters dedicated a and reduce costs for projects. recipients would have to get a job as he inspected water back. He died a month later of complica- memorial statue in honor of firefighters The final action we took in the Extraordinary Ses- or enroll in job training. lines along Arkansas tions from his injuries. who died in the line of duty. With the sion was to pass House Resolution 1001, establishing Recipients pay 2 percent of the Highway 25. Former Little Rock firefighter Marvin help of the state legislature and many procedures for impeachment of public officials. cost of premiums provided by Thursday was Benton said: “There is no such thing as a private contributors, the Arkansas Fallen Interim committees begin meeting later this Arkansas Works, which can be ASA International Fire- routine call.” Marvin suffered burns over Firefighters Memorial stands as a tribute month. You can view the calendar and the agendas at up to $19 a month. This payment HUTCHINSON fighters Day, and 38 percent of his body when a burn- to the sacrifice of all firefighters, and in http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/. If you plan to come to is an incentive for recipients to GOVERNOR’S Chief Deckard’s ing house collapsed. “I was burning to memory of those who died protecting a committee meeting, be sure to check the calendar, accept more responsibility for their REPORT death reminds us of death,” he remembered. others. as it has been announced that the Capitol will be lifestyle choices and health care the risks that our first He spent two months in the hospital The 108 names inscribed on the closed for several upcoming weeks to work on sewer decisions. responders take to keep us safe. When and, even after two years of rehabilita- memorial include Stewart Warren, Ed For a family of four, 138 percent lines and meeting places will be impacted. civilians are fleeing from harm, police tion, his career as a firefighter was over. Hudson and Reginald Robinson, all of the federal poverty level means A special item I want to address is that many state officers, firefighters, emergency medical He has written a book about his life of whom died in an explosion in West their total income is $33,948 a employees were recently notified they would not be technicians and forestry firefighters are called “Unfallen Hero.” Helena in 1997, and Don Payton and year. For the same family of four, receiving lump sum bonus payments this year. running headlong into danger. They often But not all of their calls, obviously, David Carpenter, who died later that year 100 percent of the poverty level is One of the top priorities of the Regular Session are the first to arrive, and most of the end in tragedy. The first responders often fighting a fire in Mammoth Springs. was to pass a new pay plan to reflect the value we $24,600 a year. place on the work our state employees do. In an The legislation also directs the effort to reduce turnover, we passed a $57 million state Human Services Department overhaul to the state’s pay plan. This plan put the to apply to federal officials to merit adjustment back into the base salary instead of Mental illness is a serious problem in America designate Arkansas as an “assess- the one-time lump sum bonuses. It also increases the ment” state. base salary for social workers, nurses and correction- The designation means that al officers—more than half of all state employees, One in five adults in this country from mental illness to seek help and, The Arkansas General Assembly and state officials, rather than federal and it creates a new compensation table to help com- suffers from a mental illness. That means most importantly, implore policymakers Gov. Asa Hutchinson are taking steps to officials, would determine people’s pete with the salaries paid in the private sector. we all likely know to increase access to care and treatment help. Earlier this year, the state legis- eligibility for Medicaid services. The fix is not perfect, but it is a good start and someone struggling for those in need. lature passed a new law to create three Also during the special session See BURCH Page 5A with mental illness. The term mental illness encompasses regional Mental Health Crisis Stabili- the legislature transferred about Oftentimes, we never a wide-range of disorders, the most com- zation Centers and improve training for $105 million from a trust fund to know what they are mon of which in adults are anxiety and law enforcement officers who respond a reserve account with the intent ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN going through. The mood disorders. Nearly 10 million Amer- to incidents involving someone dealing of improving the state’s credit stigma of mental icans suffer from a serious mental illness, with mental illness. The facilities estab- rating. Money in the trust fund illness is still strong such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder lished by the law will provide evaluation came from a legal settlement with Serving Drew County since 1870 enough to keep many or major depression. Yet approximately and treatment of those suspected by law tobacco companies and is spent on JOHN from seeking help. 60 percent of adults and 50 percent of enforcement officers to be in need of health-related programs. Tom White �����������������������������Publisher BOOZMAN We have to change adolescents with mental illness do not get mental health treatment. This is a much Putting the money in the reserve that. the treatment or other services they need. U.S. SENATE better option to detention in the county fund shores up the state’s financial Harold Coggins ��������������������������Editor REPORT President Trump Our local law enforcement officials jail as those in need of help will be able status because it could be spent for has declared this can attest to the problems caused when to receive it at these facilities. an emergency or to continue state Ashley Foreman �����������������Staff Writer month to be National those suffering from serious mental Congress is acting as well. Late last government operations in case of Published each Wednesday by: Mental Health Awareness Month in an illness do not receive the care and year, then-President Obama signed the a severe economic downturn. The effort to underscore the impact mental treatment they need. Too often these 21st Century Cures Act into law. 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Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, May 10, 2017 | 5A BURCH CHEATHAM BOOZMAN Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A Watermelons get top billing in the future employees will see told lawmakers that they have no law is an expansive effort to winter, the ground is just fallow. tion annual increases in their salary intention of spending the money. address some of the most critical Special to the Advance This trial is about growing a • 8:15-8:30 a.m. - Welcome without having to see whether the The legislature also enacted medical issues facing our nation. cool season cover crop.” - Terry Kirkpatrick—center di- state’s finances will allow their a bill to incorporate 23 medical The 21st Century Cures Act HOPE—The town whose first rector agency to pay a bonus in a partic- marijuana bills into the state Con- includes important measures that claim to fame was its giant wa- Winter cover crops can pro- • 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Division of ular year. stitution in a coherent and legally focus on mental health. The law termelons, is now host to re- vide many benefits, includ- Agriculture fruit breeding up- I have come to appreciate the cohesive method. During the 2017 ensures that federal dollars support search into better ways to grow ing adding nitrogen to the soil date – Margaret Worthington, enormous complexity of the regular session the legislature states’ efforts to provide quality one of summer’s favorite fruits; during the winter months. The assistant professor-horticulture state’s budget. With significant considered dozens of bills to mental health care for individuals research that will be showcased cover crop then dies down as • 8:45-9:15 a.m. - Plasticul- income tax cuts we have passed implement the medical marijuana suffering from mental illness. It at the June 15 Horticulture Field melon growing season begins. ture and Raised Beds – Amanda into law, and with the state’s rev- amendment to the state Constitu- improves coordination and ac- Day at the Southwest Research “Growers can transplant wa- McWhirt, extension special- enue currently about $70 million tion that was passed by voters last countability between federal agen- and Extension Center. termelons into the cover crop, ist-horticulture crops behind forecasts, agencies that November. cies and departments that provide The annual field day in Hope which provides a natural weed • 9:15-9:45 a.m. - Weed would like to pay bonuses this The bills regulate the cultiva- grants and services for individuals begins with registration at 7:30 barrier,” McWhirt said. In ad- Management for the Grower or year are not able to do so. I hope tion facilities and retail stores that with mental illness. The law also a.m. and runs through 2 p.m. As dition to adding nitrogen and Home Gardener— Jackie Lee, the new merit pay plan we passed will sell medical marijuana. They promotes the use of the most up- is a tradition with this field day, tamping down weed growth, the extension specialist-horticul- will help make up for this concern imposed a tax to generate revenue to-date, evidence-based approach- includes plenty of homemade cover crops can provide anoth- ture-integrated pest management in the future. to pay for the enforcement of es for treating mental illness and snacks, many made from local er benefit to growers the eastern • 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. – With the close of the session, regulations and security measures requires mental health agency produce. Registration is $17 in parts of the state, where soils Pumpkin production in the I look forward to a break that required by the medical mari- leadership to include professionals advance, or $20 at the door. The are sandy. The plant matter can Aouth – Mike McClintock, will allow me to continue to be juana amendment. They prohibit who have practical experience. deadline for early registration provide a shield for the melons, Boone County extension agent involved in matters of concern to marketing to children and they set Congress remains committed preventing them from becoming is June 12. For more informa- • 10:30-10:45 a.m.- Watermel- District 9. I highly enjoyed the applications fees for people who to ensuring that we build off the sandblasted. tion about the field day, contact on cover crop trial - McWhirt 47th Annual Armadillo Festi- want to grow or sell it. momentum of this landmark law. McWhirt is also testing how The 21st Century Cures law is Sherri Pote at the SWREC at • 10:45-11 a.m. - Watermelon val in Hamburg this weekend! After a review of the 23 new well several different varieties fully funded in the agreement 870-777-9702. variety trial - McWhirt The weather was perfect! I also acts governing medical marijuana, of watermelons grow in the dif- Congress just passed to keep the The program will include pre- • 11-11:15 a.m. - Pumpkin appreciate the invitation to attend state attorneys determined that ferent soils of southeastern and government operating through sentations on growing pumpkins, best management trial - McWhirt the Crossett High School Future some formatting changes were southwestern Arkansas. the remainder of the current fiscal tomatoes, peppers and more. and Jackie Lee Farmers of America banquet last necessary so that language in McWhirt and Lee are also year. As a member of the Appro- Amanda McWhirt, extension • 11:15—11:30 a.m. - Tomato week. The young leaders of this one bill doesn’t overlap or repeat teaming together for a talk on priations Committee, I will work specialist-horticulture crops and pepper weed management organization were so impressive, language in a separate bill. proper pumpkin production. with my colleagues to ensure that for the University of Arkansas Trial- Lee and McWhirt and the amount of work and study “People are getting a lot more goal is reached in future spending System Division of Agriculture, • 11:30-11:45 a.m. - Question they put into the state level com- interested in pumpkins for ag- bills as well. has two research projects in the and Answers – Discussion petitions was evident from their ritourism,” McWhirt said. “We The economic burden of mental works for watermelons. The • Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch and many awards. are wanting to show the optimal illness in the U.S. comes with a first, in which she’s working door prizes Finally, it is a privilege and way to do pre-emergence weed HUTCHINSON hefty price tag in the hundreds of with Jackie Lee, extension horti- • 1-2 p.m. - Plastic layer honor to serve as your Repre- control and using recommended Continued from Page 4A billions. But in reality, no price culture specialist-integrated pest demonstration and Water Wheel sentative. If you have questions fertilizer rates.” can be put on the suffering of our management, uses winter cover transplanter demonstration, with or concerns or just want to talk, Their demonstration will also Let’s remember the fire- friends, family members and neigh- crops to prepare for spring plant- Irrigation Mart Salesman on please contact me at: leanne. include how irrigation and use fighters and other emergency bors in need. Let us use Mental ing of melons. The other is a wa- hand to answer questions. [email protected], at of plastic mulch can fit into a responders and thank them for Health Awareness Month as a time termelon variety test. For more information on crop LeAnne Burch for State Represen- pumpkin patch. their service. And let’s remem- to better understand mental illness When it comes to watermel- production, visit www.uaex.edu tative on Facebook or call me at ber the sacrifice of Chief Doug and how we can help those in need The day’s agenda: or contact your county extension 870-460-0773. ons, “growers plant really early Deckard. of treatment and care. in the spring,” she said. “In the • 7:30-8:15 a.m. - Registra- office. U of A System Division of Agriculture puts preliminary crop flood damage at $64.5 million

Special to the Advance mated $40-$50 million loss last year due to 641,300 acres were expected to survive – cent of a projected 600,000 acres of corn “Those are the exceptions,” he said. “It heavy rain; beef cattle producers endured if no more rain falls. Of the crops affect- was planted and 89 percent emerged. Cot- depends on the temperature of the air, the STUTTGART—With flooding and oth- a $128 million loss from drought in 2012; ed, rice was the hardest hit. Eighty-nine ton, projected to total 500,000 acres, was water temperature, whether the water is er storm effects battering some 937,000 and farmers were hit with an estimated percent of the state’s anticipated 1.2-mil- 15 percent planted and 5 percent emerged. muddy or clear, or moving or stagnant.” acres of Arkansas cropland, losses to farm- $335 million in losses in 2011 from flood- lion-acre crop had been planted, according Sunday marks a week since the deadly If there’s one helpful quality, it’s that this ers could hit $64.5 million, according to a ing that mirrored this year’s. to Monday’s National Agricultural Statis- storm system raked the state. week’s temperatures were relatively cool. preliminary estimate released Thursday by Thursday’s estimate was compiled by tics Service report. Seventy-one percent of “We’re knocking on a 10-day window,” “Being cool, it’s good,” Hardke aid. “If the University of Arkansas System Divi- Hardke from a survey of extension agents planted rice had emerged. Hardke said. “Anything that’s still covered the water gets warm and stagnant, you’re sion of Agriculture. and agronomists this week. Among the fac- “I’m estimating 156,000 acres of rice in water at the end of next week is a loss, going to see that crop go out a lot faster.” “If those numbers scare you, you should tors taken into account: the costs of seed were lost,” Hardke said. “I don’t mean pre- and farmers need to make preparations for The April 28-30 storms spawned torna- be terrified,” said Jarrod Hardke, -exten and herbicides already applied, equipment vented planting, I mean acres lost that have it to be gone and be ready to take action does in Boone, Drew, White, Woodruff and sion rice agronomist for the University of and labor. It does not include the impact of already been planted.” whenever it dries. Lonoke counties. Some areas in Arkansas Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. the flooding and high winds to poultry fa- Soybean losses were pegged at 83,200 “If it’s still wet at the end of next week, saw more than 10 inches of rain during the “I’m being conservative. There’s no sug- cilities in the northeastern part of the state acres, corn at 47,900 acres and cotton at it’ll be June before it will be dry enough to weekend, prompting flash flood warnings ar-coating it.” or farm structures, grain or feed storage or 9,300 acres. replant,” he said. across the state. Flood warnings were still The weather has struck Arkansas agri- other structures. Soybeans were projected at 3.5 million Hardke said some producers who weath- in place Thursday along the Black, White, culture with some heavy blows in the last There was a glimmer of hope: of the acres this year and were 45 percent planted ered the 2011 floods were lucky enough to Arkansas, Ouachita and Mississippi Riv- decade; row crop farmers suffering an esti- 937,000 affected acres, the crops on and 32 percent emerged. Ninety-seven per- have a good survival rate in their rice. ers.

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As the deputies approached RYBURN Donations sought for Disaster Recovery fund SASS the vehicle they observed a rifle in the front seat. The driver was Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A Special to the Advance In general, grants from the fund will be used to asked to step out of the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle at the bank, having lunch with col- support the recovery of the affected communities by: by forging his brother’s name on LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas Community Founda- • Restoring or improving community infrastruc- and found approximately two leagues, and checking in with em- the SSA checks in order to con- grams of a white substance be- ployees. His health kept him from tion today announced its Disaster Recovery Fund ture affected by the disaster. tinue receiving the SSA money. lieved to be that of methamphet- working a regular schedule, but he has been activated in the wake of historic fl ooding • Restoring or improving facilities that benefi t the “We are vigilant in our prose- amine and a glass pipe which is refused to retire.” in Northeast Arkansas to receive donations from the public (such as a park, school, town square, etc.). cution of people who take ad- typically used to smoke meth. For the past several years, Ry- public to support the affected communities’ interme- • Providing mental health services, legal services, vantage of the elderly, children, housing assistance or other support to individuals Sass, then 43 was the driver burn has maintained the title of diate and long-term recovery. and disabled in our community affected by the disaster (typically, our focus is not and he was arrested and trans- Chairman of the Board at Commer- The fund is intended to help bridge the gap be- and this prosecution is one more tween the initial burst of giving during the very earli- on immediate relief issues like food, water, emergen- ported to the Drew County De- cial Bank and Trust Company, First example of our efforts to protect est days of recovery and the ongoing needs that will cy shelter, clothing, etc., but rather on the ongoing tention Facility, charged with State Bank of Warren and Bank of their well-being and what is in continue to emerge as residents renovate homes and needs of people as they re-establish their lives and possession of a controlled sub- Star City, but has not been a major their best interests,” Harris said. part of daily operations of any of businesses, communities evaluate public infrastruc- homes). stance with intent to deliver, ture and new safety measures are put into place. • Establishing (or re-establishing) communi- Feldt added: “The Social Se- possession of drug parapherna- the three. curity Administration, Office “He wanted to keep those titles “The purpose of this grant fund is to provide a ty-wide strategic plans that enable the community to lia, simultaneously possession of the Inspector General will until he died,” Commercial Bank source of support for needs that arise after the initial become more vibrant or resilient in the aftermath of of drugs and firearms and illegal tirelessly investigate and bring President George Harris said. disaster relief phase, as the community begins to re- the disaster acts. Also, approximately $931 “Within the next 90 days, we will build,” said Heather Larkin, Community Foundation • Investing in the infrastructure/operational capac- to justice those who commit was seized as well as the vehicle follow protocol and elect a new President and CEO. ity of direct service organizations that are actively SSA program fraud and misuse that Sass was operating and the chairman. I enjoyed a 36-year “Our goal is to help the communities grow stron- engaged in disaster relief (such as hunger relief or- their position of trust to victim- rifle. Bond has been set at $1,500 working relationship with Mr. Ry- ger and more resilient than before.” ganizations, homeless shelters/affordable housing ize vulnerable beneficiaries.” by District Judge Ken Harper. burn. One of my favorite things The initial contribution to the Disaster Recovery agencies, healthcare clinics, etc.). According to the Drew County The latest investigation of Sass about him was he did not profess to Fund is a $10,000 designation from Arkansas Com- “We’ve learned from past disaster recovery oper- Sheriff’s Department, on Oct. 13, was conducted by the Social Se- know everything but he had a great munity Foundation. To donate, visit www.arcf.org/ ations that there is a strong, immediate charitable re- 2009, Drew County Sheriff De- curity Administration, Office of ability to hire people who could fi ll fl ood or mail a check marked “Flood” to Arkansas sponse to disasters, but over time those investments partment Deputies David Wesson the Inspector General and the Ar- any gaps in knowledge he might Community Foundation, 1400 W. Markham, Suite slow,” said Larkin. “It’s important for the Communi- and Jeremy Chapman observed a kansas Department of Insurance, have had. He always did his part in 206, Little Rock 72201. ty Foundations to invest in recovery projects in or- vehicle traveling north on Mid- Criminal Investigation Division. any situation he was involved in.” Grant recipients from the Disaster Recovery Fund der to open the door to further funding from nation- way Route. Deputies observed The case was prosecuted by As- Ryburn knew the value of a hard will be selected in partnership with local leaders and al philanthropic organizations and investment from the brake light out on the passen- sistant United States Attorney days work, Despite his health is- offi cials involved in long-term disaster recovery. long-term partners.” ger side of the vehicle. Erin O’Leary. sues, he worked up until the end of his life. “He was still active at the bank Hawkins from 9:15-10:45 p.m. 2017 Little Miss Pink Tomato pag- or Union County. Entry fee for the Contestants are required to at- until the week before he passed FESTIVAL Saturday, it will be Fortunate eant. The pageant will be held at pageant is $25. Applications are tend the rehearsal at 9 a.m. on Fri- away,” said Mark Owen, president Continued from Page 1A Sons+One from 6-7:30 p.m.; Stone the Warren Cultural Center at 2:30 available at the Bradley County day, June 9 at the cultural center and of Bank of Star City. “Mr. Ryburn Aces from 7:45-9 p.m.; Hispan- p.m. on Saturday, June 10 during Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 104 must ride in the Festival Parade at 10 was a very loyal and dedicated per- son to his businesses and his com- will lead the fi rst dance. ic DJ from 8-10 p.m.; and Brown the 61st annual festival. North Myrtle Street in Warren, or a. m. on Saturday, June 10. All par- munity. He was active in all com- Friday’s entertainment lineup is from 9:30-11 p.m. Eligible participants must be online; search for Bradley County ticipants will receive a trophy. munities where his business were White Mustangs from 5:30-7 p.m.; Registrations are now being 4 or 5 years of age on June 1 and Pink Tomato Festival to download For more information, contact located. He loved and supported Barrett Baber from 7:30-8:45 p.m.; accepted at the Bradley County must live in Bradley, Ashley, Dallas, the forms. Deadline for entries is JeNelle Lipton at 870-226-5457 or UAM.” DJ Jam A Lot from 8-10 p.m. and Chamber of Commerce for the Drew, Calhoun, Cleveland, Lincoln June 2. Glenda Cross at 870-226-5758.

“I knew we were going for two and I knew had the most impact. little, coach a little, and ultimately become and North Carolina Central University, was UAM ALUM the play we would run,” he said. “I tell this story quite a bit, especially to an athletic director.” But a year as a graduate an assistant professor of fi eld education and The play was a button-hook pass to the our faculty members (at Lane) because it assistant teaching undergraduates made him later an assistant professor of religious edu- Continued from Page 1A wingback but there was a problem. Marvin reminds me how important faculty-student choose a different path, he noted. cation at Shaw, and compiled an imposing Seets, the starting wingback, had injured relationships are,” Goldmon said. “We were “I realized how much I enjoyed teaching list of published research on a variety of top- of UAPB.” himself on the touchdown. Goldmon took in class one day and she had everybody go and got to do a couple of things in adminis- ics. Goldmon’s father steered him to UAM matters into his own hands, motioning for around and talk a little about themselves and tration and all these years later, here I am,” Goldmon began pastoring in 1999 with with some sound advice, he said. no formal theological training, a refl ection “He knew I had too many friends in Pine Lance Gasaway to come into the game for I mentioned that I was one of 12 in my fam- he said. Bluff and at the school,” Goldmon noted. Seets. Goldmon and Gasaway normally al- ily. And she said she was one of 11 in her After earning his master’s degree in 1987, of the deep Christian faith instilled by his “He thought it would be more of a distrac- ternated at wide receiver, but for this play, family and from there we clicked.” he was accepted into the doctoral program in parents. When Goldmon was a child, he re- tion than I needed at that point in my life— Goldmon moved to wingback. Goldmon credited Gilbert with teaching health education at the University of Tennes- called, his parents insisted that all their chil- and he was right.” “I wanted the ball,” he said. “I wanted to him the importance of studying. see and received an Ed.D. in 1991. In Febru- dren attend Sunday school and church. Goldmon lettered four years for the Boll run that play. I was able to catch it and we “She told me to go to the library and to ary 1992, he was named executive director “If you didn’t go, you didn’t do anything Weevils from 1980-83 and started his last won the game in the last few minutes.” read all the material in the books,” he said. of the East Tennessee Area Health Education the rest of the day,” Goldmon said. “No tele- three seasons at wide receiver. He keeps in Away from football, Goldmon was a “She gave me a lot of tips about how to ef- Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Six months later, vision, no leaving the house. It was a pretty touch with a few of his former teammates health and physical education major with a fectively take and pass exams. She also made Goldmon accepted a position as associate di- easy choice.” but doesn’t dwell on past football glory. history minor and was planning a future as me realize how much of an impact you can rector of the North Carolina Health Careers Goldmon’s faith led him to pastor church- But ask him about his favorite memory as a coach. He joined Kappa Alpha Psi and make on people’s lives at the college level.” Access Program at the University of North es in North Carolina and Tennessee and, in a Weevil and 34 years melt away. The date became active in campus Greek life, but By the time he graduated from UAM in Carolina, a job he held for nine years. 2014, he was able to combine his higher was Sept. 10, 1983. UAM was locked in a it was a class with Dr. Mary Jane Gilbert 1984, Goldmon was being drawn to teaching In 2004, he became director of the Ac- education experience with his theological back-and-forth struggle with its archrival, that changed his career goals. By the early, and, eventually, a life in higher education. tion Research in Ministry Institute at Shaw background when he accepted a position UAPB, in the fi rst game of the season. UAM 1980s, Gilbert was already a UAM legend He entered the master’s degree program at University Divinity School in Raleigh, N.C., as executive vice president and chaplain of scored late to cut the Golden Lions’ lead to after starting the women’s basketball pro- Iowa State University to pursue a physical earning a master of religious education de- Lane, a private historically black institution 28-27 and Goldmon knew what was coming gram and guiding it to 111 wins in six sea- education degree with a concentration in gree in 2009. Along the way, he held adjunct affi liated with the Christian Methodist Epis- next. sons. But it was in the classroom where she sports management with plans to “teach a teaching positions at both UNC-Chapel Hill copal Church. Belle View Estates Rehabilitation PIZZA PRO DQG&DUH&HQWHU&HOHEUDWHV MONTICELLO

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Special to the Advance pregnancy rate in the United tion is ineffective in delay- program in public schools good. People are making New Mexico have the high- States points to a need for ing sexual activity and of- across the state, fewer teenag- world-changing impact with est rates of teen pregnancy ARKANSAS — A Care2 comprehensive sex education. ten leaves students with less ers would be at risk for preg- Care2, starting petitions and in the United States with 40 petition is urging the Arkan- “There is currently no man- knowledge on how to use nancy, and Arkansas taxpay- supporting each other’s cam- sas state legislature to intro- dated sex education in public condoms to prevent STDs.” ers’ money would go towards paigns to help individuals, of every 1,000 girls between duce a bill mandating com- schools [in Arkansas], and Arkansas does not require other more pressing issues,” animals and the environment. ages 15 and 19 giving birth prehensive sex education in many schools that do teach sexuality education, and in Miller writes. “The goal is to A pioneer of online advocacy in 2016. public education. It has gath- sex education do so through schools where it is taught, see teenagers practicing safer since 1998, Care2 is a B Cor- According to www.ncsl. ered over 9,000 signatures. the platform of abstinence abstinence must be cov- sex at a later age and fewer poration, or social enterprise, org, In 2008 (the most recent Care2 petition author Ash- only, not informing students ered. Contraceptive use is teenagers becoming preg- using the power of business year for which data are avail- ley Miller is studying to be a on how to have safe sex,” not mandated to be covered. nant.” as a force for good. teacher at the University of Ar- Miller writes on her petition. “Overall, if the Arkansas Care2 (www.Care2.com) According to www.arkan- able), the public cost of teen kansas. She says the fact that “Many studies have shown government enforced a more is a community of 40 mil- sasonline.com, Arkansas, childbearing in Arkansas was Arkansas has the highest teen that abstinence-only educa- comprehensive sex education lion standing together for along with Mississippi and $143 million. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 10, 2017 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor OBITUARIES 870-367-5325 [email protected]

HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY to welcome three great-grandchil- a Christian of the Baptist faith. of Monticello; one nephew, Cody Richard A. Griffi n J r . dren into our family. She was preceded in death by Wilhite of Mississippi; two aunts, The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Richard A. Griffi n Jr., 67, of Deeply devoted to his faith, her grandmother, Lexie Fowler Vivian Judkins and Deanie Coslin funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Monticello passed away Sunday, he regularly attended services at and her grandfather, Bob Davis. both of Monticello; one uncle, Lar- furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- May 7, 2017 at Drew Memorial St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Survivors include her son, Eric ry (Brenda) McCrory of Faribault, ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Monticello where he served as Bayird of Monticello; one daugh- Hospital in Monticello. He was Minn. and several cousins and oth- born on Sep- [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. Senior Warden for many years. ter, Tara Bayird of Monticello; er friends. tember 6, 1949 He is survived by his wife Mari- her parents, Edward “Dippi” and Dermott to the Wednesday, May 10 at Stephen- Southeast Arkansas was always on Burge Ryburn; four children, Faye Davis Vance of Monticello; A graveside service was held late Richard son-Dearman Chapel with burial in close to Bennie’s heart. In 1966, he Bennie (Carita) Ryburn, III, Ang- two brothers, Shannon Vance of at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 Anthony Grif- Union Ridge Cemetery with Mili- was elected to the Arkansas State ie Ryburn (Jim) Barron, Ray Ry- Monticello and Wayne (Meredith) at Gaster Hill Cemetery. Arrange- fi n Sr. and Zola tary Honors. Visitation was from House of Representatives where burn, and Margaret Anne Ryburn; Vance of Greenwood, Miss.; one ments by Stephenson-Dearman Bee Scroggins 6-9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the he served seven terms advocating four grandchildren, Anna Blace sister, Tina (Mark) McManus of Funeral Home. Online guestbook Glennon. Oth- funeral home. Online guestbook for his district. Notably, he was a (Ryan) Maxwell, Morrison Barron Alton, Mo.; two half-brothers, www.stephensondearman.com www.stephensondearman.com. sponsor of legislation to merge Johnny Craig and Stephen Craig GRIFFIN er than his par- (Connor) Stephens, Halley Ryburn ents, he was (Paid obituary) Arkansas A&M College with the and Madison Ryburn; three great both of Monticello; one half-sis- also preceded Bennie F. Ryburn Jr. University of Arkansas system. grandchildren, Hudson Thomas ter, Anna Craig of Monticello; Dorothy Lee in death by his After leaving offi ce, he turned his Maxwell, Montgomery Macleod grandmother, Bennie Jean Causey fi rst wife Lin- Bennie F. Ryburn Jr. entered into energies toward the banking indus- Stephens, and Rhett William Max- Tucker of Monticello; two grand- Norris Smart the kingdom of heaven at peace and try. He was very proud of the more da Hudgens well. fathers, James Craig of Ky. and Dorothy Lee Norris Smart, Griffi n; one surrounded by than 50 years he spent in banking The family would like to ex- Sherrill Fowler of Monticello; family on May in the great state of Arkansas. He one step-sister, Deanna Maybry 95, of Monticello was born brother, Glen press our special gratitude to April 19, 1922 in Jersey to Cowan and 8, 2017. Born was vitally involved in many fi - Joseph Pilewski, MD, Shannon of Collins; one step-brother, Terry his step-father July 26, 1934 nancial institutions over the years Whiteman, RN, BSN, CCTC, Hackney of Collins; the father of John and Ida Norris. She died M.L. Glennon. in Pine Bluff including, The First State Savings and the entire Cardiothroacic her children, Mark Bayird of Mon- May 2, 2017 in Monticello. He was owner/operator of Griffi n to Bennie F. and Loan Association of Southeast Transplant Team at the Universi- ticello; numerous nieces, neph- She was preceded in death by her Heating and Air for thirty-sev- Ryburn, Sr. and Arkansas, Citizens Bank of Til- ty of Pittsburgh Medical Center ews, other relatives and friends. husband James Percy Smart and en years and was a United States Virginia Morri- lar, Pine State Bank of Kingsland, as well as Kent Zocchi, MD of Funeral services will be held at 11 step-daughter Vernell Peterson Army veteran of the Vietnam War. son Ryburn of and Arkansas Bankers Life. He Retina Associates Little Rock. a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017 at of Fresno, Calif. Survi- RYBURN He was a farmer and cattleman and Rison. Bennie, served as Chief Executive Offi cer Memorial services will be held at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with vors includes a step-daughter Bir- burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. enjoyed hunting and fi shing. Rich- Jr. spent his and Chairman of the Board of The 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Oak- dell Smith of Grants Pass, Ore; childhood making lifelong mem- Bank Of Star City, Commercial Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. ard was a hard worker, devoted to land Cemetery in Monticello. four step grandchildren, six great ories playing with his cousins. Bank of Monticello, and First State Wednesday evening at the funeral the people he served. He was a lov- In lieu of fl owers, the family re- grandchildren and two great- ing husband, daddy, and Papaw and The family moved to Monticello Bank of Warren. He truly loved quests expressions of sympathy be home. Online guestbook www.ste- great grandchildren and sever- loved doing things with his family. in 1946 when Bennie, Sr. entered his work, most especially his col- made through memorial donations phensondearman.com. Survivors include his loving wife, the automobile business. Bennie Jr. leagues. Bennie Jr. continued to be to the University of Pittsburgh (Paid obituary) al nieces, nephews and friends. Ruthie Reap Griffi n of Monticello; graduated from Monticello High active in the banks even after his Medical Center Cardiothoracic Brandon Lee “Ro” Visitation was held May 4, 2017 two sons, Keith Griffi n and Kevin School in 1952. He attended Uni- illness, choosing never to retire. Transplant ℅ Shelly Zomak 200 from 6-8 p.m. at Griffi n Funeral (Kelly) Griffi n all of Monticello; versity of Arkansas Fayetteville In 2008, he was the recipient of Lothrop St. Suite 900 Pittsburgh McCrory Home in Dumas. Funeral services two stepsons, T. J. (Trina) Ham- where he pledged the Kappa Sig- a single lung transplant at the 15123 or to St. Mary’s Episcopal Brandon Lee “Ro” McCrory, 40, were held Friday, May 5, 2017 at mock and Jay (Colleen) Hammock ma fraternity. In 1957 he graduat- University of Pittsburgh Medi- Church PO Box 193, Monticello of Monticello died Tuesday, May 10a.m. at Tabernacle of Faith Full all of Monticello; one stepdaugh- ed from Arkansas A&M College cal Center. He and his family felt 71667. 2, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Medical Gospel Church in Monticello with ter, Becki (David) Knight of Mon- (University of Arkansas Monti- truly blessed and grateful for the (Paid obituary) Center in Little Rock. He was born Rev. Terry Norris and Rev. Caro- cello) with degrees in economics time his transplant afforded them ticello; eleven grandchildren; four in Warren on October 19, 1976 lyn Norris. Memo- great-grandchildren; two brothers, and history. That same year, he to be together, experience life, Janelle Vance Bayird to Phillip Trent and Kathryn Ann rials may be made to Tabernacle James (Della) Griffi n of Monti- was commissioned as an aviator in and make wonderful memories. Janelle Vance Bayird, 49, of Coslin McCrory. cello and Billy Joe (Vicki) Griffi n the United States Naval Air Force. Family was a cornerstone of his Monticello died Friday, May 5, Survivors include his parents, of Faith Full Gospel Church, P.O. of Sand Hill, Miss.; two sisters, When he returned to Monticello, life. He was very proud of his chil- 2017 at her home. She was born Phillip and Kathryn McCrory of Box 587, Monticello, 71657. Ar- Betty Timmons of Dumas and he became the manager of Ryburn dren, always excited to share the February 11, 1968 in Monticello. Monticello; one sister, Misty (Da- rangements are by Griffi n Funer- Rose (Carl) Stephens of Taylor. Motor Co. He owned the family accolades and accomplishments of She worked at Burlington In- mon) Wilhite of Monticello; two al Home in Dumas. Online guest Funeral services were at 11 a.m. automobile business for 25 years. his grandchildren, and overjoyed dustries for many years and was nieces, Addison and Reese Wilhite book: www. Griffi nfh.com Watermelons get top billing at www.mymonticellonews.net Horticulture Field Day in Hope

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Special to the Advance sasters in agriculture, but boy, you extension service, county directors to replant,” Cochran said. “With Southerner. Why that matters is portance of surface water control all are trying to set a record here .” both from FSA and the extension the late dates for the replanting, because here in Arkansas, we infrastructure, he said. LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas When asked if the trip was service all over the state” to get we know that’s going to result in wrestle with this day in and day “This just illustrates the impor- farmers hit by fl ooding can expect necessary, he said, “There’s no the assessment done, he said. “As considerably lower yields. That’s out, in Washington. That We have tance of our surface water control an expedited disaster declaration, substitute for seeing it. The pres- soon as that report is given to the in addition to the lost costs from such an inordinate representation system on our rivers: The Black, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Son- ident wanted me to come and get governor, he’ll send it up to us. seed, fertilizer, land preparations of Midwest agriculture in Wash- the White, the Arkansas, the Mis- ny Perdue said Sunday following a a fi rst-hand view so I can come I’ve committed to him that we will and herbicide that they’ve already ington, so having that counterbal- sissippi and for our rice industry, fl yover of northeast Arkansas. back and advocate on behalf of expedite that turnaround on that invested.” ance at the administrative level is the critical nature of using sur- Perdue, Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Arkansans to let him know ex- declaration as quickly as possible.” Cochran said the Division of critical,” he said. face water and moving it across Sen. John Boozman, and U.S. actly what’s going on here.” Cochran said that the Division of Agriculture would also look into “Second, he’s a farmer. He the Grand Prairie,” Hill said. It’s House members Rick Crawford and Before he can issue any declara- Agriculture “will have some new the effect of on-farm storage and speaks our language. He knows “something I hope we consider French Hill, took to the sky Sunday tion, Perdue said an assessment numbers out early next week.” gauge “the severity of the losses what you’re talking about.” when we look for major ways afternoon to get a fi rst-hand look at will have to be done. On Friday, “The Division of Agriculture is of grain grown last year that we Boozman said the fl yover to have public and private mon- the damage caused by storms that the University of Arkansas Sys- actively working in three primary were hoping we could fi nd mar- would enable he and the Arkan- ey support our infrastructure.” hit the Mid-South April 27-30. All tem Division of Agriculture issued areas: estimates of economic losses kets for. We will also begin to es- sas delegation to “tell our col- More than once, Perdue remarked spoke at a news conference held in a preliminary assessment of the from the fl ood and rain – essential timate losses to irrigation and oth- leagues in Congress the extent of on the strength of the farming the Arkansas State Police hangar damage, pegging the loss at $64.5 for disaster declarations; assistance er equipment once the fi e l d s d r y . ” the damage. We are continuing to community. at the Little Rock airport.Hutchin- million. Rice was expected to be to the farmers for the tough replant “We have great sympathy for work with the secretary and con- “I just got to hand it to our ag son also said Sunday that “starting the hardest hit with 156,000 acres and land management decisions the ag industry and we will try tinuing to work with FEMA. We interests. They are the most resil- Wednesday, FEMA will be in Ar- affected. Before the news confer- they will face when the water re- to get these numbers as soon as have a lot of homework to do.” ient people I’ve ever seen. While kansas working with our region- ence, the delegation met with Mark cedes; and the role our county ex- we possibly can,” he said. Craw- Hill told the group that “I’m here they may be covered up in water al teams to assess that damage.” Cochran, vice president-agriculture tension offi ces will play in overall ford, who represents the fl ooded to send a signal that the whole right now, they’re going to be “The president asked me to come for the University of Arkansas Sys- community assistance as the af- district, said Perdue has a cou- delegation, not just the First back out there as soon as this wa- down here and take a close look; tem Division of Agriculture, to dis- fected counties deal with this tragic ple of unique qualifi cations that Congressional District, is im- ter recedes, doing what they’ve obviously, for the impact [to] Ar- cuss the estimates and the situation. event,” he said. c o u l d h e l p A r k a n s a s a g r i c u l t u r e . pacted by this because agricul- always [been] doing, feeding a kansas agriculture,” Perdue said. “Dr. Cochran and his team are al- “We’ll start estimating some “There are two things here ture is the Arkansas economy.” hungry world.” “We’ve had our share of natural di- ready about that and will take the expected yield losses from having with our secretary: one, he’s a The fl ooding points out the im-

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BY KENNETH BRIDGES more lost everything they had. His attention of a prominent Little Bowen’s reputation for integrity Advance correspondent family lived for two weeks in the Rock tax fi rm, which hired him in spread across the nation. In 1968, second fl oor of the local school to 1954. Within a few years, he was he was asked to teach an annual Lawyer, businessman, educa- escape the fl oodwaters. This was made a full partner. course in banking ethics at Rut- tor, benefactor and public servant; followed by the economic devas- Bowen immersed himself in pub- gers University in New Brunswick, just a few of the titles William H. tation of the Great Depression in lic service. He served on numerous N.J. Honored by the appointment, Bowen held in his long life. Like farms fell to foreclosures and sent state and local commissions and he taught the course until 1990. In many successful Arkansans of his many to the edge of starvation in also served as president of the Little 1970, he was named general coun- generation, he overcame a child- what was a productive agricultural Rock Chamber of Commerce and sel to the Arkansas Bankers Asso- hood of rural poverty and personal state, all of which left a profound as president of the Pulaski County ciation. loss, leaving behind his own ob- infl uence on him. Bar Association. He defended his In 1971, Bowen was named clients, corporate and individual, stacles and in the true defi nition After Bowen graduated high president of Commercial National school in 1941, he enrolled at what with steadfast reliance on law and of greatness, worked to take down Bank. He aggressively pushed to obstacles for those around him and was then Henderson State Teachers evidence. make the moderate-sized company for the next generation. He rose to College. Unable to get any trans- Some of his cases became quite become a trusted advisor to gover- portation, Bowen hitchhiked the famous. At one point, he success- the largest bank in the state at the nors, businessmen and a president nearly 100 miles from Altheimer to fully defended Gov. Orval Faubus time by the early 1980s. He con- in his infl uential career. Arkadelphia. in a notorious federal tax case in tinued to work with the bank until William Harvey Bowen was born He enlisted in the Navy in De- the early 1960s. The fame he won 1990. in May 1923 in Altheimer, a small cember 1942 at the height of World led many to call for Bowen to run The following year, then-Gov. farming community of less than War II. He lost two brothers in the for governor himself in 1964. How- Bill Clinton appointed Bowen to 500 residents just northeast of Pine war. He trained as a pilot and was ever, Faubus’ decision to run again serve as his chief of staff as he Special to the Advance Bluff. His father was a farmer and discharged in 1946. He fi nished his that year made him decide against launched his presidential cam- PRIZE WINNING FISH This Saturday a fi shing tournament was held at Lake ran a store and a cotton gin while education at the University of Ar- it. paign. Monticello. Nine boats participated with two fi sherman per boat. Chris Van his mother taught school. Bowen kansas and became an attorney by Duren and Max Flemister (above) came in fi rst place with a total weight of was one of six children, including a 1949. eight pounds and 8 ounces. Kevin Beaty and Marc Marony came in second sister who died before he was born. After a brief stint as a lawyer in pale with a total weight of seven pounds and four ounces. Tim and Austin He and his family barely sur- Pine Bluff, he went to New York Ferrel came in third place with a total weight of six pounds and four ounces. vived the Great Flood of 1927 that University to study tax law. In Gene Launius The big bass award was given to Chris Van Duren for a large mouth bass left one-seventh of the state under 1952, he became a federal tax weighing 3 pounds. water. Hundreds died and many prosecutor. His skills caught the 870-723-4996 PENNINGTON’SNGTON S FFLOORLOOR STORE +Z\1‡0RQWLFHOOR 'MPPSJOH
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Special to the Advance GETTING THE COMMUNITY INVOLVED The Woods Of Monticello Health and Rehabilitation hosted a Community Cookout on May 9 at the center located at 1194 N. Chester in Monticello. The Cummins Prison Band provided enter- tainment for the residents, employees and friends attending the event. The theme was 1980’s dress. A picnic lunch featuring BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and desserts were served.

Alex Ray announces bid for Land Commissioner

helping them create more effective his involvement with the Arkansas Special to the Advance ways to serve Arkansas tax payers. Advanced Energy Association, as I am excited and ready to bring well as the Arkansas Chapter of the LITTLE ROCK— Alex Ray to- my experience and expertise to the Association of Energy Engineers, day formally announced his intent Offi ce of Commissioner of State where he currently serves as state to run for Arkansas Commissioner Lands.” president. of State Lands. He issued the fol- Alex Ray is a sixth generation Alex volunteers with Junior lowing statement: Arkansan, born and raised in Cen- Achievement of Arkansas, teach- “Today, I am proud to announce tral Arkansas. He comes from a ing personal fi nance and entrepre- my bid for the Offi ce of Commis- strong family of Arkansas rice and neurship curriculum to high school sioner of State Lands. As your cotton farmers who instilled in him students in Central Arkansas public Land Commissioner I will lever- the values of hard work and servant age the power of the offi ce to help schools. He is an active member leadership. of Little Rock Rotary Club 99, sits create more good-paying jobs for Alex is a Business Development on the Board of Directors for Bal- hard-working Arkansans. With leader at Johnson Controls in their let Arkansas, is an active Arkansas your support, we will develop new Public Sector Infrastructure divi- and effi cient ways to drive more sion. In this role, he works closely Freemason, serves on the Ouachita dollars back to counties to direct- with local governments, colleges Baptist University Young Alumni ly benefi t our school districts, in- and universities, and school dis- Board, and is a current member frastructure projects, and essential tricts across Arkansas, helping of the Saline County Republican county services. I look forward to them fi nd more effi cient ways to Committee. traveling to all 75 counties and get- serve their citizens and stakehold- Alex and his wife Lindsey, of Special to the Advance ting to know folks from every cor- ers. Alex is focused on bringing Glenwood, are active members of HELPING HANDS Alice Lindsey (left), hospitality services instructor, works with Nancy Jones of Crossett, a student ner of the Natural State.” that experience to the Offi ce of The Church at Rock Creek, serving in the hospitality services program at the Crossett campus. “I have spent years working Land Commissioner. He plays a in the worship and student minis- hand-in-hand with leaders in coun- critical role in directing and sup- tries. The couple currently resides ty and municipal governments, porting legislative and regulatory in Saline County. Crossett hospitality students teach higher education institutions, and efforts in Arkansas’s advanced and For more information, please school districts across the state renewable energy sectors through visit: www.ARforAR.com healthy nutrition at Ashley County shelter

Handling food waste aft er power outages Special to the Advance services for the Crossett campus. eating less fried food and elimi- The students demonstrated a va- nating sugar-sweetened drinks, Special to the Advance Rodibaugh, extension specialist for it is safer to throw out the food: ‘If MONTICELLO, AR — Hos- riety of healthy snacks, including drinking more water, and partic- the University of Arkansas System in doubt, throw it out’.” pitality students at the UAM fruits and vegetables. ipating in some form of physical LITTLE ROCK – Flooding can Division of Agriculture and asso- Commercially prepared foods in College of Technology-Cros- Topics discussed included the activity daily. threaten lives in many ways, even ciate department head-Family and metal cans and “retort pouches,” sett presented a “Healthy Snack importance of increasing the For more information, contact after rivers return to their banks as Consumer Sciences. such as fl exible, shelf-stable juices, Seminar” recently at the Ashley amounts of fruits and vegetables Dr. David Streeter at (870) 460- water can contaminate homes and “Nobody wants to throw away that are undamaged must be thor- County Shelter, according to Dr. in daily diets, eating raw foods 2030. food and water supplies with dis- food that they have purchased, or oughly washed and disinfected. David Streeter, director of student rather than processed foods, ease organisms, dirt and chemicals, hunted, fi shed, grown, preserved or Throw away any damaged cans said food safety experts with the frozen,” she said, but “fl oodwaters or pouches, including those with Cooperative Extension Service. contain disease causing organisms dents, leaks, swelling, or punctures. “Floods are devastating to that can contaminate food.” homes and property and food safe- Rodibaugh said, “If you are not you ty is one of the many things to deal sure if the food was directly ex- as C posed and is safe for consumption, H o with after a fl ood,” said Rosemary ve STEVE %X\IURP re 6WHYHLQ0D\UHJLVWHUd 121 Lynn Acres !

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Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian OUT OF THE BANKS With all the recent rainfall, Lake Monticello is experiencing some very high levels. Pictured above is a bank on the Old Highway 13 Windy Hills access. Rain comes down, lake levels go up

BY ASHLEY FOREMAN exposed are currently almost totally “The spill way is doing fi ne and [email protected] submerged. we are not at risk for the lake fl ood- These high levels have not stopped ing at this time,” said Interim Mayor Lake Monticello’s water level is Monticellonians from visiting the David Anderson. up slightly after recent rain storms in lake however. Throughout the week- Governor Hutchinson has listed Drew County. On the Old Highway end, a fi shing tournament was held Drew County among the 36 counties 13 Windy Hills access, the water is and the Drew Central Future Farmers in Arkansas that have been declared noticeably higher around the pier and of America were at the lake fi shing as disasters areas due to recent fl ood- banks. Rocks that were once fully and holding their annual banquet. ing.

Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian ABOVE THE ROCKS At normal water levels, these large rocks are fully exposed and lake dwellers can walk to them. Now, these rocks are almost fully submerged in water. Castro, Riley to wed June 3 Firdausya, Jones to wed June 10

Tejo Jatmiko and Yustina Han- sistant at Stephen Austin State in University of Arkansas at Monti- dayani of Yogyakarta, Indonesia Nacogdoches, Texas. cello. and Rick and Anna Jones of Mon- The prospective groom is the The couple will exchange vows ticello, announce the engagement grandson of Hugh and Vicky Smith at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at Delta and forthcoming marriage of their and the late Elijah and Hazel Jones Dawn Cabin in Lake Village with a children, Nadia Irena Firdausya and the great grandson of Red and reception to follow. All friends and and Alan Davis Jones. Dorothy Davis. He is a graduate of relatives are invited to attend. The bride-elect is a graduate as- Drew Central High School and the

FRANCEZ CASTRO AND KEVIN RILEY

Kevin Riley and Francez Cas- Officer for Angelic Records. The couple will exchange tro announce their engagement Kevin is the son of Christine vows at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 and forthcoming marriage. Riley and the late James Riley. in Little Rock with pastor Ron- Francez is the daughter of He is the pastor of In HIs Pres- Rosa Castro and the late Leon ence Wroship Ministry, a re- nie Allman officiating. Castro of Puerto Rico. She is a cording artist and a real estate This wedding is by invitation ALAN DAVIS JONES AND NADIA IRENA FIRDAUSYA teacher and the Chief Executive broker. only. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

tions, I had discovered that she Gifts loved impressionist art. I knew During the month of May, Attention all pastors in the Monticello area she loved to dance. we are exploring the power and And compared to me, she was The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those tiny. Since I was not expecting to challenge of love in a healthy pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, relationship. Of the godly things ever see her again, I wanted her obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to to see the sculpture from time that abide (faith, hope, and love), Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds love is considered the greatest to time, and remember a friend. and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- Well, I have a terrible history of because it is the essence of God tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. and the essence gift-giving mistakes, so I was not of all healthy confi dent it would appropriately relationships. convey my friendship. We are using love in all fi ve ways! We need to make our eternity! the relationship you have with the and hoped we could leave on But when I gave her the gift Gary Chap- be ready to meet the person we Remember Ephesians 2:8-9: person. An appropriate gift for a friendly terms. I told her I under- at the end of the last lesson, it man’s book, love with what will communicate “For it is by grace you have been co-worker is different from a gift stood. Then I called her bluff on seemed to say all the right things. “The Five best that we love them. saved, through faith—and this is to a spouse. The former needs to the friendly terms. She let me know soon afterwards Love Languag- Last week we focused on not from yourselves, it is the gift say, “I really respect your work.” She was a volunteer assistant that we could try dating again! A es,” as a guide. Words of Encouragement. We of God—not by works, so that no The latter gift needs to say, “I dance instructor in her town. year later, we were married! love to hear from people we one can boast.” really love you!” She helped people learn how to Dennis Spence Those languag- God has given us fi ve different es are Words, love that they love us, too. Many We need to keep some import- The gift is fi rst and foremost ballroom dance. I told her that ways of showing affi rmation. Gifts, Acts, times, words of encouragement ant things in mind about gifts. what it communicates, not what it in my efforts to better myself, I Each one is important. Each one Time and Touch. Each of us has are just what is needed. Yet as Gifts are free. They may not costs. If it really says, “I am very needed to learn to dance. Would affi rms us in different ways, and a default, or native language, that wonderful and necessary as words be free to the one giving them, rich but very ignorant of what she give me some lessons? She we each have our favorite. is our favorite way we give and are, they only represent 20 per- but they must be free to the one you like—and too lazy to fi nd agreed. For 12 Mondays, I drove God speaks all fi ve languages receive love. cent of the ways love is shared in receiving them. If the gift is pay- out,” then it will turn out to be a two hours for a one-hour lesson. well. He has given us a gift. The Your favorite way of communi- a healthy relationship. ment for services rendered, that is costly blunder. People who love Then I drove turned around and gift of his Son, our Savior. The cating love may not be the favor- This week we will remind not a gift, it is a payment. you would rather feel loved than immediately drove home. A cou- gift of eternal life. The gift of the ite way of the one to whom you ourselves of the power of giving It is okay for offer a gift for bought. ple of weeks before it was over, Holy Spirit. The gift of life. are trying to show love, nor might and receiving gifts. Who doesn’t someone as a thank you for a Once upon a time I wanted I purchased I gift online to thank Take time now and unwrap like to receive a great gift? Even kindness they freely gave. But to date someone. She lived in her for helping me. God’s gifts for you! it not be the one needed most that Dennis Spence is the senior day by the one you are trying to if gifts are not our default way never offer a kindness or a gift northern Louisiana and I lived in It was a small replica of a of feeling loved, the perfect gift with strings attached. Gifts should southern Arkansas. We went out sculpture by a famous impres- pastor at First United Methodist love. That is why it is important Church, 317 South Main Street that we learn to communicate from someone we like can make be freely given. a few times. She then politely let sionist artist, Degas, called “Tiny our day! Or make our month! Or Gifts need to be appropriate to me know this had run its course, Dancer.” In our brief conversa- in Monticello. Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County since 1870

AME Mount Nebo Baptist Church Green Hill United Methodist If your business or church 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 372 Green Hill Rd. COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 522 N. Bailey • 367-6530 Mount Tabor Missionary Lacey United BANK Baptist Church on the devotional page, please call Methodist Church COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW Shady Grove AME South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 367-5325. Hwy. 138 Winchester Rd. 469-5016 Member FDIC 367-9541 Mt. Pleasant "Campground" Northside Baptist United Methodist Mt. Olive AME Church Pope & Samuel Streets 194 Campground Rd. Celebrating 100 Years 163 Lacey School Road • 367-3839 367-5860 367-5966 1 Smart Drive • White Hall, AR • 870-543-2231 • 1-800-817-6278 Mt. Zion AME Oak Grove Free Rock Springs Mike Maple Manager 1423 Florence Road Will Baptist Church United Methodist Save Up To 40% On Your Grocery Bill [email protected] 3372 Hwy. 35 West Rock Springs Rd. 313 N. Hyatt • 367-2845 Assembly of God Old Union Southern Baptist Church Wilmar Methodist First Assembly of God 2077 Florence Rd. Hwy. 278 345 S. Main 915 Hwy. 425 N. • 367-5483 Monticello www.monticellofirstfamily.com Pauline Baptist Mormon 909 N. Hyatt • 367-3085 870-367-6231 MONTICELLO • 367-5382 Lacey Assembly of God Church of Jesus Christ of 728 CHAPMAN 123 West Lacey Rd. Prairie Grove Baptist Church Latter-Day Saints 870-224-1508 Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) 519 Glenwood & Prairie Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. 367-5817 Collins New Life Assembly 273) 775 Edgewood St. •-224-2288 Pentecostal Chiropractic www.newlifeagmonticello.com Rose Hill Freewill Baptist Center 2130 Hwy. 35 West • 367-7867 United Pentecostal Oak Grove Assembly of God 1115 Hwy. 278 W. 106 N. Hyatt • 870-367-1919 Oakland & Winchester Rd. Second Baptist 367-2535 367-3159 1032 Old Warren Road 367-2459 Presbyterian Baptist Griffi n Heating & Air Shady Grove Baptist Church First Presbyterian HVAC #122655 Bethel Missionary Baptist Hwy. 425 South • 367-3298 821 N. Main 542 West Gaines RAZORBACK BODY SHOP 2347 Hwy. 172 367-6883 Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist Monticello • 367-6531 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 Toll-free 1-800-360-6531 Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Rose Hill 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 3396 Hwy 278 E. Cumberland Presbyterian Audio/Video 367-3905 2133 Hwy. 83 N. For emergencies, call Custom Calvary Baptist 367-5114 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 Wilmar Baptist Church 911 and ask for 2579 Hwy 278 W. • Wilmar Holmes Chapel Monticello Ambulance Collins Baptist Church 870-469-5716 Presbyterian Church 127 Collins Moss Street Satellite TV Home Theater 527 E. McCloy Street Service! 367-7384 829 Hwy 278 West • Monticello, AR • 870-367-1513 538-9464 Zion Hill 367-9421 Missionary Baptist BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Cominto Baptist Church 112 Carpenter Rd. If your business or church Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church 133 South Cominto Road 367-4210 207 Wood Ave would like to be a sponsor 367-8710 Catholic Seventh Day Adventist on the devotional page, please call Eastside Baptist 1479 Hwy. 35 South St. Mark’s Catholic Seventh Day Adventist “AnyAny MMeal,eal Anytime”Anytiime” OpenOOpen 24/724/4 7 367-5325. 367-3031 1016 North Hyatt (870) 367-8888 • 910 Highway 425 North 2656 Hwy. 278 E. 367-2848 Michael & Deborah James 460-0244 Enon Baptist Insurance Agent 2927 Hwy. 35 East Christian James Insurance Agency 367-2686 Old Catholic Christian Interfaith Ministry, Inc. FARMERS® Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church Auto • Home • Life • Business Faith Missionary Baptist 321 Winchester Rd. • 870-308-7895 Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 621 West Bolling St. AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Faith Lane • 367-7448 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 367-3208 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Monticello Christian Church 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 First Baptist 233 South Dillard Other McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church 413 N. Main 367-2561 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 367-3449 Ark of Faith Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor Church of Christ Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA First Baptist of Lacey 1222 Hwy. 83 S. Liz Cannatella, CPA on the devotional page, please call 723-8230 160 Junction Valley Rd. Church of Christ P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. First Free Will Baptist Christ Church (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Kennedy Boulevard 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 870-413-8162 Church of Christ 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 Florence Full Gospel First Missionary Baptist Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 Church of God Fountain of Life 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Christian Center Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist 620 North Conley 910 Old Warren Road (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. 367-1134 367-5087 460-9926 If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God House of Refuge Immanuel Baptist in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street Warren, AR 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Revival Center Church Israel of God on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 Journey Church 311 South Pine Street 367-5325. Monticello Branch P.O. Box 441 • Monticello 367-8257 King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road 775 Edgewood Dr. • Monticello Outreach Ministry Monticello, AR 71655 460-9755 Episcopal 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 www.journeychurch.us 367-3814 Warren Branch St. Mary’s Episcopal 313 South Martin Ladelle Baptist Church 836 North Hyatt Tabernacle of Faith Warren, AR 71671 Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 723-9408 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 367-9400 Monticello Baptist Methodist 218 Midway Route 1700 Hwy 425 S. Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 367-9429 Andrews Chapel Methodist 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Barkada Rd 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church First United Methodist True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland 317 S. Main 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 367-2471 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 10, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] COUNTRY Church briefs Continued from Page 4B NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IS CELEBRATED BY DCMA Bible study to be held following the service. The commit- Cominto Baptist at First Presbyterian tee consists of Jean Green, Erneste- concludes revival At the pre-worship hour, Dr. an Graham and Gwen Rogers. A Cominto Baptist Church, located Drew Smith is teaching an inten- job well done, ladies. sive study series of the gospel of Pastor Buffi ngton’s sermon tak- south of Monticello off Arkansas Highway 35, is concluding revival John at First Presbyterian Church, en from Genesis 32:24-29. The 821 North Main Street in Monti- subject was “There’s Hope for Ja- services today; the services began Sunday with a different speaker cello. The study begins Sundays cob;” the topic was He blessed him. around 9:45 a.m. in the church li- After morning worship, I trav- each night. Services time today is 7 p.m. throughout the week. For brary. All are welcome. eled to Crossett and attended the First Baptist holds community youth day service at First Baptist more information, contact James women’s Bible study Vance at 870-538-9512. where Curtiss Jackson is pastor. First Baptist Church, 413 North Alonzo Price of Piney Grove Mis- Gospel singing Main Street, is holding a community sionary Baptist Church in West explosion is Saturday women’s Bible study each Wednes- Monroe, La. was the speaker; his day, and all women are welcome. youth choir and several church CSP Productions and Great FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study members accompanied him. Commission Ministries present a begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s old His sermon subject was from pre-Mother’s Day gospel explo- fellowship hall. Attendees are en- Ephesians 6:1-4 with the subject as sion at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sa- couraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a “Being Obedient and Letting Tour die T. Johnson Community Center time of fellowship before the study Light Shine.” It was a very power- in Monticello’s Jordan Park, 707 starts. Childcare will be provided. ful message. U.S. Highway 278 East. Nation- For more information, contact Pat The mistresses of ceremonies al recording artists James Spinks Baugh at 870-367-5968. were C.C. Cooks and Zhamonia and Endure and R.C. Barnes and Photo courtesy of Marcus Allen Christian Interfaith Ministry Washington. another Chapter will be headlining COMING TOGETHER FOR A GOOD CAUSE These members of the Drew County Ministerial Alliance gathered holds weekly Bible study The First Baptist praise team the event, along with The Chosen on the steps of the Drew County Courthouse last Thursday to commemorate the National Day of Prayer. They are Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 was off the chain awesome. Ms. Ones from Fordyce. Other guests (left to right): First row—Rev. Maetta Snyder, Rev. Bruce Hamilton, Pastor Sanders Brooks, Pastor Kelly Word, Bro. Winchester Road, invites all to a Jackson really works with the chil- will include Nu Image from Pine Kevin Henry; (second row) Pastor Zan Pierce, Rev. Dennis Spence, Pastor Marcus Allen; and (third row): Pastor Tuesday night Bible study from dren and their choir is amazing. If Bluff, True Covenant choir from Brandon Bolden. 7-8 p.m. at the church. The minis- we don’t train our children in the Monticello, the Brooks Chapel try also has a Thursday night prayer fear and admonition of God, “soci- choir and soloist Kirby Anderson, bake sale. Second, the church will a.m. on Sunday, May 21. The guest Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, and deliverance service, beginning ety will.” among others. The concert is free be holding a porch sale at Pastor speaker will be Demetria Edwards is seeking a pianist for its adult at 7 p.m. For more information on Our hearts were saddened due to but organizers are asking everyone Janie Smith’s home at 1033 East of New Hope Missionary Baptist choir. The pianist is needed for the any of these events, contact Shirley the transition of Marcus Ingram’s 12 years old or older to sow a seed Jackson Street from 7 a.m. until Church in Lake Village. Rev. C.L. fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each A. Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. mother-in-law, who lived in North of $7 per person to assist them in Thursday through Saturday, June Goodman, the host pastor, and the month. For more information and/ Holmes Chapel Carolina. Also, Lawrence Thomas continuing to bring anointed and 1-3. For more information, contact Mt. Pleasant congregation invite or to express interest in the position, sponsors free tutoring of Warren, whose homegoing ser- blessed concerts to the city of Pastor Smith at 870-820-5223. all to attend. Dinner will be served contact Rev. Alford Branch at either Holmes Chapel Presbyterian vice was held Saturday at Union Monticello. Organizers urge all to Group with local ties following the worship service. For 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, Hill Missionary Baptist Church in come regardless and please invite, more information, contact Maxine Pentecostal Faith COGIC will sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 Warren. share with and tell everyone. Doors to sing at Collins Ridgell at 870-367-2033. has moved p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday I attended the homegoing cel- will open at 5:30 p.m. For more The Kinsmen, a 32-year-old First MBC to hold Pentecostal Faith Church Of for youth in grades kindergarten ebration of Zada L. Barfi eld, held information, contact Pastor James Southern gospel group featur- choir anniversary God In Christ is in its new loca- through third grade. Students must at St. Peter MBC in Montrose on Spinks at 870-377-2482. ing co-founder and baritone Gary tion at 111 Briarcliff Street. Sunday bring the course work in which Saturday. She was the daughter of Fishing fellowship Newton of Monticello, as well as First Missionary Baptist school is at 10 a.m. and worship at they need help. For more informa- Vessie M. Harris of Little Rock, Newton’s fi rst cousin, lead singer Church, 546 North Bailey Street, 11:15 a.m. every Sunday, and Bible tion and registration details, con- formerly of Wilmot. to be held at MHS and co-founder Mark Little, tenor has scheduled its annual choir study is held at the church from 5-6 tact 870-367-5913. I was glad to see Connie Stokes, Bill Hankins and Southern Gospel anniversary at 6 p.m. on Satur- p.m. each Tuesday. For more infor- Pine Bluff ministry sponsors a former co-worker and Lontilda Pilgrim Rest African Methodist mation, contact Pastor Robert Mar- clothing/food giveaway Episcopal Church, 510 North Bai- Music Association Hall of Fame day, May 27. Various choirs have Hudspeth. It was a beautiful ser- shall Sr. at 870-281-4863. Marshall Rhema Redemption Internation- ley Street, has partnered with New bass singer Gerald Williams, will been invited to sing. Rev. Henry vice. Also, happy to see Star Latti- and the church congregation invite al mission ministries, 1201 West Life Assembly of God, 775 Edge- be singing at 10:30 a.m. on Sun- F. Richardson, host pastor, and more, a former member of Brooks all to worship with them. 6th Street in Pine Bluff, will host wood Street, to sponsor a fi shing day, May 21 at the Collins Baptist the First MBC congregation in- Chapel. Important note a free clothing giveaway from 11 fellowship from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Church’s Homecoming service. vite all to come. For more infor- While in Crossett Sunday, I vis- from Shady Grove AME a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and on Saturday, May 20 at the Mon- Since March 1985, The Kinsmen mation, contact either Dorothy ited with my sister Liz in the home Shady Grove African Methodist Thursday throughout 2017 at the ticello High School Pond, Also have performed in churches and Strain at 870-224-6057 or Robi- of her daughter, Janice White. other venues throughout the Ar- zine Owens at 870-367-3949. Episcopal Church, 1265 Arkansas church. Food will also be given The past week, I visited in the sponsored by the Arkansas Game Highway 138, will not be respon- away free at various times through- and Fish Commission, the day will kansas-Louisiana-Mississippi area. Ongoing home of the three sisters: Georgia They have shared the stage with sible for any services or payment out the year. For more information, offer family fun, fellowship, food Holmes Chapel A. Steen, Martha Humbert and such notable groups as Gold City, unless authorized by a signed con- contact the church either by calling and fi shing. Door prizes will be an- seeks pianist tract by the pastor and stewards of Thelma Shield of Monticello. The The Hoppers, Karen Peck and New 870-917-9936 or by email at rhe- latter recently moved here from nounced hourly. All anglers need to the church. River, The Old Time Gospel Hour Holmes Chapel Presbyterian [email protected]. Chicago. bring their own bait and gear, and Quartet, The Hoskins Family, The I was so happy to see Rochelle remember that all AGFC fi shing Kingsmen, 11th Hour, The Wil- Reed, who was in town visiting her regulations will be enforced. For liamsons, The Lefevre Quartet, The daughter, Shana Rhodes, and fam- more information, contact Rosalind Melody Boys and Ivan Parker and ily. Daniels at 870-723-1467. many others. The concert is free of Mother’s Day is fast approach- Friendship PGC ing—a memorial day when you charge. Rev. Kenny Worbington, read the defi nition of a mother. It sets two fundraisers the host pastor, and the CBC con- carries a powerful impact. Friendship Pentecostal Church gregation invite all to attend. For Congratulations Make sure we are keeping the of God, 620 North Conley Street, more information, contact Shirley standard, for a mother will go will be having two church fund- Kizer at 870-538-5700. above and beyond to make sure raisers. First, the ladies’ ministry Mt. Pleasant AME their children are alright and will will be sponsoring an Advent at to Mrs. Inez Lindsey! deny themselves. Atwoods bake sale from 9 a.m. to celebrates women Now, until we meet again by pa- 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 in the Mt. Pleasant African Method- 1st Runner-up to Arkansas Health Care Association State Queen (April 25) per and pen, will the real mothers parking lot of Atwoods Ranch and ist Episcopal Church, 239 Camp- please stand up. Home store, 202 U.S. Highway 425 ground Loop just north of Mon- We salute your calm, joyous, funny, engaging, inspiring spirit! Have a happy and blessed Moth- South. Two hot dogs and a Coke ticello, will be having its annual 96 years young! er’s Day. will be available for $1 during the Women’s Day celebration at 11 True Covenant Universal Church 310 N Main Street Monticello, AR

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BARKADA Crossett. Thursday night, which God gives us a new beginning, we Kevin’s message, “America In Saturday. May and Faye didn’t get won by a Little Rock man. We had is women’s night (with pink cor- fi nd a joy that’s never ending. Prophecy,” was taken from Isaiah JANA WRIGHT to attend it this year. May didn’t so much fun this weekend and the sages), will be our women’s state 18. It was so good to see my Aunty There is no Barkada news this feel like going. barbecue was so good. Mrs. Gloria is supervisor, Lendora Early of Cros- Letty and Dennis there. week. Jana is ill. Her column will Travis Stephenson visited May, doing it again next year; whomever sett. Friday night’s speaker is Rob- POSSUM VALLEY The croupy crud has jumped on wants to enter, please contact her for resume in next week’s edition. Faye and Don on Sunday afternoon ert Roy of Hope District. Everyone me again so I spent most of Sunday more information about next year. KAY CRAIG MALAN afternoon just taking it easy. But I Please call 870-224-3383 or email and we enjoyed his visit so much. Also, want to send out a great big is welcome to attend. [email protected] Please pray for God’s blessing on Also, this Saturday at the Sadie Good morning, y’all! I am typ- pulled myself up and went back to congratulations to Pastor/classmate/ church Sunday evening for busi- with any news. our country and the new president. friend Michael Jones. He graduates T. Johnson Community Center at 7 ing this on Sunday morning and have already been outside enjoying ness meeting. Our Vacation Bible this spring with an MBA in Human p.m., Pastor James Spinks and his School will begin Wednesday, May Resource Management. group Endure will be having a gos- the cool, refreshing air while the birds chirp and the sun shines. I 24 and go through Friday, May 26, GREEN HILL GUESTHOUSE The Class of 1986 has lost one of pel musical. Everyone is welcome with closing program on Sunday our classmates, Mrs. Janelle Vance to attend. love how the dew makes each plant and blade of grass look beautiful, morning. Classes each night will FAYE AND MAY CLARA CATER Bayird. Her arrangements are in- Again, Happy Mother’s Day to don’t you? begin at 6 p.m. and there will be a Yes, another week has gone There is no Guest House news complete at this time of writing all the moms, much love to you all meal served. again. We are getting older every- but you can keep check with Ste- The Saline River Area Nature this week. Clara had other commit- and have a blessed, beautiful, and Group met for the second time Sat- A cough kept me up most of the day and I am feeling it. But May ments. Her column will resume in phenson-Dearman Funeral Home lovely weekend. night so I stayed home Monday to and I have been blessed and we for more information. We will be urday and, although few in number, next week’s edition. Scripture for the week is Prov- we enjoyed a beautiful day. After try and wrestle this crud into sub- thank the Lord everyday for his praying for her family, friends and mission. It took me a month to get loved ones at this time. There is erbs 31:28-31: “Her children arise all the rainy days we’ve had lately, blessings on us. over the fi rst bout so I am hoping still so much sickness going around up, and call her blessed; her hus- this day was sunny, beautiful and Our Baptist Church was full this one will not stick around as today. And our preacher, Caleb JORDAN PARK and we know that the devil is on a band also, and he praiseth her. just warm enough. I took the group long. Lane told the church members to war path to steal, kill and destroy Many daughters have done virtu- out to Lake Monticello, which is TRILISA MARSHALL Please be in prayer for the Rich- get saved if they weren’t already whom he may deceive. ously, but thou excellest them all. one of my favorite places to go saved. He is a good preacher. Want to wish all the mothers, Let’s please pray for all the fam- Favour is deceitful, and beauty is birding. We started out at Harold ard Griffi n family. His mother, Zola Bea, was married to my uncle, Visitors in the Leola and Rachel grandmothers, great-grandmothers, ilies of the deceased, the nursing vain: but a woman that feareth the West Park where we saw a pair M.L., for several years. He was also Pace home during the week were stepmothers, aunts, soon-to-be homes, hospitals, the sick and shut- Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of Canada Geese with goslings, Yellow Warbler (a lifer for one grandfather to my grandson, Bo. Mark Pace, Roxanne Karnes, Su- mothers and all females that play a in, and the elderly. We’re praying of the fruit of her hands; and let her san Wishard, and Victoria Wishard. mother’s role a very special happy for Mrs. Diane Orr Johnson and for member), Orchard Orioles, Red- Also, remember to pray for Mr. own works praise her in the gates.” winged Blackbirds and a Savannah Charlie Fred Dearman who, at Chris Barnett came by on Tuesday. Mother’s Day this coming week- Mr. Riley, th father of Mr. Michael Much love to all! Have a blessed Sunday lunch guests in the Leola end. My dad, Clifton; two daugh- Riley and the father-in-law of Mrs. Sparrow. Next, I took them to the this writing, is experiencing some week and weekend everyone! and Rachel Pace home were Mark ters, Keturah and DeBorah Rucker; Anita Riley. Hunger Run access where we ob- health issues. and Chris Pace; Dale, Karla, Emma sister, Katie Jacobs; and brother, I enjoyed Sunday School on served a magnifi cent pair of Scis- That’s my news for this and Dayton Pace; Alan, Allison, Tony Clifton, are all going to go Sunday. Our lesson was on “God’s sor-tailed Flycatchers, a Red-head- week. Until next time, please stay Jace and Bo Neill; Chuck and Rox- put fl owers this weekend at Wilmar Sustaining Love,” coming form LACEY ed Woodpecker, an Osprey and safe, be happy and always be thank- anne Karnes; Della Knight; Sarah Cemetery on our mother’s grave. Jonah 1:7-17. Pastor Robert Mar- more Canada Geese. We walked ful to God for His love and His and Aida Pearce; and Andy Wil- My husband and I will also be put- shall Sr.’s message was “Stay on the IVANELL HANDLEY the levee looking for interesting mercy. But, most especially I am liams. ting fl owers at his mother’s and Mountain.” After the service, my Happy Mother’s Day! native plants, birds and butterfl ies thankful for my family, my church Harald Barber of Georgia visited grandmother’s graves, as well. The husband took me to Young’s BBQ Another blessed Sunday school, and enjoyed the beautiful view. family and my friends who are al- I then took them to Windy Hills Mr. and Mrs. Travis Stephenson on rest of my sisters and brothers will and we were happy to see and talk the lesson scripture was from Jonah ways there for me. I love you all! access where we saw mostly Red- Saturday. be home in June for June dinner with the Mrs. Young and her family. 1:7-17 subject was God’s sustain- winged Blackbirds and another pair Guess what? Paul Pace called and for Father’s Day. I can’t wait We also got to talk with Dr. Pittman ing love. Sister Linda Merritt did a May and said come get some cab- to see them, I’m missing them so and her husband; what sweet people of Canada Geese with goslings. great job teaching the lesson. This is probably my favorite area WILMAR bage heads out of my garden. They much. A special Happy Mother’s they are. Get well wishes for James Lowe, Day to Mrs. Nancy Lemons, Aunt because it’s so quiet and peaceful. CHRIS RILEY were good. Thanks, Paul. Happy birthday shout outs this Joyce Ann Handley, Carroll La- There was a baby shower on Sat- Myrtle A. Burks, Mrs. Sarah Smith week go to Kem Green (May 15), Finally, I took them back to Harold grone, Diana Johson Mary Minor, Cinco de Mayo (May 5) has urday morning for Scott and Alli and to all the mothers of the group Wanda Bealer (May 11), Yolanda West Park where we ate a simple Horace Junior and others that are Hawkins’ pretty little girl named Women’s to Women’s. Lambert (May 12), Lois Jordan lunch. The wind had really picked come and gone. I didn’t witness Hadleigh. It was a great shower and I will be getting a Mother’s (May 13), and Linda Simmons not felling well. up by then making birding more much celebration. a pretty baby. Day gift. My youngest daughter, and Sharon Jones (May 14). Hap- Happy Birthday wishes to Cam- diffi cult so we agreed to call it a A happy belated birthday wish to Paul Pace called his two aunts, Keturah, will be home this week. py birthday, everyone! Enjoy your ryn E. Jones, Mrs. Betty Hardin, day. Next month we have plans to Jimmy Gardner of California (May Faye and May, to come out to the She is in the military and stationed special day. Regena Johnson (May 11), Mary travel to Garvan Gardens in Hot 7). cemetery, someone wanted to see in Kuwait. But she will be home for The Monticello District Convo- Mines (May 10) and Charlie Smith Springs. Morning Star Missionary Baptist us. It was Harold Loyd Barber of two months. I am so excited and cation is this week at Revival Cen- (May13). Happy May birthdays to: La- Church was spiritually high Sunday Morrow Ga. The Barbers lived here overjoyed to see her; I just can’t ter Church Of God In Christ under Missionary Cheryl Colin, mem- mar Butler (May 7); Steven Martin as Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton broke the at Green Hill years ago. We were wait until she gets here this coming the leadership of Michael Jones ber of Holy Divine Church of Lac- (May 9); Betty Totten (May 10); Bread of Life and the choir sang se- all good friends. Friday. Everyone please pray for and District Missionary Jean Jones. ey will speak at the Promise Land Wanda Crockett (May 12); Janine lections of inspiration. Pastor Buff- Merle Hickam and daughter her safety. Tuesday night’s speaker was Dis- Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday, Eubanks (May 22); Brandi Eu- ington had a death in his family. Vickie and Hugh and Dawn and Congratulations to my husband trict Evangelist Robert Marshall May 21. Pastor Melvin Faster is banks (May 24); Teri Forrest (May As a result, a portion of his family Jack, Cristian Pennington attended Robert Marshall Sr. He came in sec- Sr. of Pentecostal Faith COGIC. her pastor. Pastor Stewart and the 26); Kenton Sinclair (May 27); and was in the service at Morning Star the homecoming at the New Hope ond place and won $200 at the First Wednesday night’s speaker is our Promise Land Church family in- Connie Horn (May 29). on Sunday and a delicious meal was Independent Assembly on Sunday. Annual BBQ Cooking Contest held Bishop, Joe B. Mason, our Arkan- vites you to come out and worship Sunday morning dawned bright served by the kitchen committee Merle Hickam attended the re- at the home of Gloria Daniels Ollison sas third Jurisdiction, prelate and with them if you can. and beautiful. Bethel enjoyed a See COUNTRY Page 3B union at Drew Central school on home in Coleman. 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makes history BY HAROLD COGGINS was a good win.” [email protected] As the third seed, the Billies’ first-round state opponent is 4A BY HAROLD COGGINS With a wind blowing in from East No. 4 seed Heber Springs. [email protected] center field that could only be First pitch for that contest is characterized as fierce at times, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thurs- It’s a shame really, but it hap- Mother Nature smiled on Class day. If Monticello gets past He- pens. 4A, District 8 second seed Mon- ber, the top seed from 4A North, When Team A beats Team B, ticello at just the right time last Booneville, awaits at the same Team B beats Team C and Team C Friday afternoon. The result was time Friday. beats Team A—especially in con- a 4-3 walk-off victory over Ash- Saturday’s semifinal would ference play—somebody has to down in the first round of the 4A be at noon should the Billies suffer. South Region Tournament at Bil- advance that far. And, again, all Monticello’s Lady Billies were lie Field that propelled the hosts state semifinals will gather in all aglow after a victory over Class into the 4A State Baseball Cham- Fayetteville May 19-20 to de- 4A, District 4 perennial power pionships. cide classification crowns at the Episcopal Collegiate on April 12, It also gave Monticello some University of Arkansas’ Baum downcast when they lost to rival work it still needed to do in 4A Stadium. Warren on April 28 and ecstatic South. Saturday’s semifinals, by The Monticello-Ashdown when Episcopal defeated Warren far, weren’t the Billies’ best hour game was the second of last Fri- on May 1. That meant Monticello, as Monticello dropped an 8-0 de- day’s first round. Nashville, the in only its second real season of cision to Nashville. In Monday’s top seed from 7-4A, dropped girls’ soccer, had a shot at the No. third-place game, though, the 8-4A No. 4 seed Warren 9-0 to 1 seed from 4-4A in the upcoming Billies got the better of longtime begin regional competition. Fol- 4A State Soccer Championships in regional nemesis Arkadelphia, lowing the Billies’ victory, Mal- Batesville. winning 10-4 and securing the vern upset 8-4A winner Ham- Alas, though, all three teams No. 3 seed from 4A South for burg 11-4 and Arkadelphia got fi nished out the regular season this week’s state tournament in past Star City 6-0. without dropping any more match- Lonoke. In the other semifinal Satur- es—which means all three teams “Seeding aside,” Monticello day, Malvern topped the Badgers fi nished league play at 8-1-0 and head coach Trevor Durham said 11-5 and, in the regional cham- as district tri-champions. The point following the conclusion of the pionship Monday, Nashville system employed by the Arkansas third-place game, “when you slipped past the Leopards 9-7. In Activities Association to break play, you always want to win. the state tournament, both Nash- three-way ties probably would get Arkadelphia had beaten us in the ville and Malvern receive byes much love from those affi liated regionals something like five or into Saturday’s quarterfinals. with Monticello girls’ soccer today, Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian six years in a row, so I told the The 4A South winner will face as the Lady Billies fell to the No. 3 PERFECTLY EXECUTED Senior Sam Mencer lays down a suicide squeeze bunt in the bottom of the third inning guys it was about time we get the winner of the Lonoke-Potts- seed in the fi rst round of the state against Arkadelphia Monday as classmate Hunter Lane bears down on the plate in a 10-4 victory at Billie Field over ahead of them for once. They’re tournament. the Badgers that gave Monticello the No. 3 seed in the Class 4A State Baseball Championships from 4A South. young but they’re scrappy; that See STATE Page 4C Still, the team made history when it defeated Star City 5-4 on penalty kicks Friday night on the road. The girls’ soccer team joined Boys defeat Star City in soccer; secure third straight state tournament trip the boys’ golf team, both tennis teams, the girls’ cross country team BY HAROLD COGGINS of Batesville and Lyon College 1-0 back on March 3 while the Bil- cations will be held either May 19 Just three years removed from and the gymnastics team (which [email protected] have all banded together to host lies dropped a 6-1 decision to their or 20 at the University of Arkansas’ suffering through two seasons captured its third straight Arkan- this year’s 4A state tournament. In arch-rivals on April 28. Razorback Field in Fayetteville; without winning a single match, sas Gymnastics Coaches Associa- This is getting commonplace— Thursday’s fi rst round, Monticello Those results will matter little those kickoff times have yet to be Monticello has now won 10 match- tion state crown early this year) as but it’s still exciting. will face 1-4A winner Dardanelle on Thursday. Now, all 16 surviving determined. es in two of the last three seasons. eiother district or state winners at After just two trips to the Class at noon at the Lyon College pitch teams are 0-0 and, as coaches en- Other 4-4A teams heading to Crowley’s Ridge Academy (in Monticello in 2016-17. 4A State Soccer Championships in a meeting of two of The Natural joy saying, “anything can happen Batesville this weekend—snd 2015) and Mena (last year) halted The AAA didn’t reward Mon- in school history, Monticello is State’s most unusual high school during the postseason.” Thursdy’s opponents—are league the Billies’ state tournament run al- ticello, now 10-4-1 on the season, poised to make its third consecu- mascots. The winner of the Monticel- winner and top seed Hamburg, most before it started and, despite for its tri-championship at all. The tive appearance in the postseason. The Billies, short for Billy Goats, lo-Dardanelle match moves on which will open state tournament facing possibly the strongest fi rst- Lady Billies’ fi rst-round state op- The Billies, needing to beat rival fi nished the spring at 10-6 overall to play the survivor of the match play against 1-4A No. 4 seed Prai- round opponent of the three in Dar- ponent is 2-4A winner Dardanelle. Star City to assure themselves of and head to Northeast Arkansas between Heber Springs, the 3-4A rie Grove at 10 a.m., also at Lyon. danelle on Thursday, second-year That match is scheduled for 4 p.m. the fourth seed from 4A, District 4, winners of three of their last four No. 2 seed, and 2-4A No. 4 seed The 4-4A runner-up and No. 2 Thursday at the city of Batesville head coach Jason Grissom said he rode junior Caleb Clair’s hat trick matches. The Sand Lizards are 16- Nashville. That quarterfi nal match seed, Warren, faces 1-4A No. 3 North Complex pitch No. 2. looks for a better showing by the to a 4-0 victory in the fi nal match 3-2 overall and swept through their will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday and seed Berryville at 10 a.m. on the Should Monticello win its Billies. of the regular season to fi nish con- league with an 11-0 mark. Southside. The semifi nal, should city of Batesville’s North Complex fi rst-ever state soccer tournament “If we advance to the state tour- ference play at 6-3 and become one Dardanelle and Monticello have the Billies advance that far, will be pitch No. 2. And Episcopal Col- match, the Lady Billies would face nament,” Grissom said before the the Riverview-Arkadelphia winner of the district’s representatives in but one common opponent in 2017. played at 10 a.m. Saturday, also at legiate, the third seed from 4-4A, 2017 campaign had begun, “it’s Batesville. Winners of their last fi ve matches, Southside. Again, the state champi- plays 1-4A second seed Green For- at noon in Friday’s quarterfi nals See BILLIES Page 2C at Lyon College. The semifi nal, if Southside High School, the city the Sand Lizards shut out Warren onship matches in all four classifi - est at 2 p.m. at Southside. Monticello advances that far, will like pit the Lady Billies against defending state champion Central Arkansas Christian Saturday at 4 p.m. at Southside High School. The Lady Mustangs ousted Monticello from the state tournament a year ago. Episcopal Collegeiate, which drew the 4-4A No. 1 seed, plays Gentry, the fourth seed from 1-4A, at noon Thursdsy at North Com- plex pitch No. 1. Warren, the 4-4A second seed, faces Shiloh Christian of Springdale, the No. 3 seed from 1-4A, at 4 p.m. Thursday at South- side. The other representative from 4-4A, fourth seed eSTEM Public Charter School, gets its state tour- nament underway with a 10 a.m. Thursday match against 1-4A win- ner Berryville at North Complex pitch No. 1. The semifi nal winners from all classifi cations will gather in Fay- etteville on May 19-20 to crown state champions at the University of Arkansas’ Razorback Field. Photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian “The girls played, by far, the LEADING SCORERS Jorden Mangum (23, left) and Caleb Clair (3) are leading their respective Monticello soccer teams to Batesville this weekend. Mangum has scored 36 goals in her sophomore See HISTORY Page 3C season while Clair, a junior, has put 17 balls in the back of the net in pacing the Lady Billies and Billies to back-to-back trips to the top 16 teams in Arkansas. Diamond Weevils sweep Southeastern, stay alive in GAC Championships

BY HAROLD COGGINS can Baseball Coaches Association’s/Colle- UAM into its second straight GAC fi nal “I thought that hosting an opening-round cruise right through the tournament. And, [email protected] giate Baseball Newspaper’s No. 31 team. four, where the Kelly Green and White series would be a challenging, but realis- of course, SAU has been really good all After a 3-8 start to the year, though, all will face No. 2 seed Arkansas Tech Uni- tic goal. So, it was nice to be able to do year. It should be a fun weekend and we Last spring, the University of Arkansas sorts of people began jumping off the Wee- versity at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Arkadel- that. We swept Southeastern Oklahoma are looking forward to it.” at Monticello sort of sneaked up on the vil bandwagon. Starting with a three-game phia. (The No. 6 seed entering tournament play) Saturday’s clincher was a matter of other teams in the Great American Con- league sweep of Southeastern Oklahoma Should the Weevils get past the Won- early in the year so we knew they would UAM holding on after building a 6-1 lead ference Baseball Championships. Grant- State University in late February, UAM der Boys, the winner of the top-seeded show up with a lot more intensity and they through four innings, but Friday’s series ed, the Boll Weevils had just come off a turned its fortunes around—losing only Southern Arkansas University-No. 4 seed did. They played really well, and we feel opener was back and fourth. Harvey said, record-setting regular season and had the 11 more games and fi nishing the regular Henderson game awaits at 4:30 p.m. Fri- lucky to come out with a couple of one- “It was a great day to hit with the wind season 27-19, securing a host spot in the eventual NCAA Division II Most Valuable day. If Arkansas Tech drops UAM into run wins. blowing out,” and redshirt junior center- expanded GAC Championships as the No. the losers’ bracket of the double-elimina- “Going into the (fi nal four) this week- Player in Corey Wood but, if fans were fi elder Brian Ray make it even greater. 3 seed. tion fi nal four, it would play the loser of end, I hope we can ride a little momentum Ray sent the fi rst pitch he saw in the honest, few expected UAM to advance as At 29-19 now, UAM heads to Hender- the SAU-Henderson contest at 1:30 p.m. and really get the bats going. But I have a bottom of the 11th over the fence in dead far as it did. son State University’s Clyde Berry Field Friday. feeling if we are going to do well, it will center fi eld for a one-out, walk-off home This year was a different story. with a chance to win back-to-back league The tournament concludes at 1 p.m. Sat- be our pitching staff that has to step up and run to end one of the longest games UAM Even though head coach John Harvey championships for the fi rst time in school urday (or 30 minutes after the fi rst cham- throw really well this weekend. We will has played all season. The Crossett native lost a ton of talent—including Wood—the history. Two close victories (7-6 in 11 in- pionship game, if necessary). The winner start off with Arkansas Tech. They are a collected his second hit with that homer, expectations were higher. No longer were nings last Friday and 6-5 last Saturday) will receive the GAC’s automatic bid into very balanced team, and their No. 1 pitcher becoming the lone Weevil to record a the Weevils the underdog; in fact, UAM over that same Southeastern Oklahoma the NCAA Central Region Tournament. shut us out the last time we saw him. multi-hit day. was picked second in the conference pre- club that was the victim in the beginning “Before we started this year,” Harvey “Henderson is the fourth seed, but season poll and entered 2017 as the Ameri- of the Weevils’ turnaround has propelled said after the fi rst-round tournament wins, they defi nitely have the pitching staff to See WEEVILS Page 6C 2C | Wednesday, May 10, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Lady Billies fall short Class 4A Boys’ State Soccer Championships in 4A South tourney At Batesville, hosted by Southside High School 1st 4 Hamburg BY HAROLD COGGINS Friday’s quarterfi nals will pit Baux- [email protected] ite against the Trumann-Pottsville Game 1: Thursday, 10 a.m.; winner at 10 a.m. and Nashville at Lyon College Something about the fi rst round against the Heber Springs-Lincoln of the Class 4A South Region Tour- winner at 5:30 p.m. 4th 1 Prairie Grove nament just does not agree with Saturday’s semifi nals are sched- Game 9: Friday, 2 p.m.; Monticello’s Lady Billies. uled for noon and 2:30 p.m., with 2nd 2 Cossatot River at Southside HS For the second year in a row, the state championship contest the No. 4 seed from 4A, District again set for the University of Ar- kansas’ Bogle Park in Fayetteville Game 2: Thursday, 10 a.m.; 7 found a way to end Monticello’s at Southside HS softball season. Last year, it was an either May 19 or 20. embarrassing 13-1 loss to region- For Monticello, if there is a sil- 3rd 3 Jacksonville Lighthouse al host Malvern. In 2017, all the ver living in the dark cloud cur- pieces seemed to be falling in place rently hanging over head coach Game 13: Saturday, 10 a.m.; for the Lady Billies—until Mena Sarah Pace’s offi ce, it’s that her at Southside HS shocked this year’s hosts 4-3 last underclassmen were basically re- Friday. sponsible for her team’s comeback. 1st 1 Dardanelle Monticello had just won its third Juniors Emmalee Satterlee and Jor- straight 8-4A district champion- dyn Nowlen were the lone Lady Game 3: Thursday, noon; ship, was entering the regionals Billies to have multi-hit success at at Lyon College having won 16 of its last 17 games the plate, both going 2-for-3. 4th 4 MONTICELLO and was playing the regional Satterlee drove in two runs and tournsment on a very familiar fi eld, Nowlen one. Classmate Anna K. Game 10: Friday, 10 a.m.; Lady Billie Field. When Mena Wright hurled a complete game in 2nd 3 Heber Springs at Southside HS grabbed the advantage with a two- the circle, striking out three Mena run home run in the top of the fi rst batters in the process. Game 4: Thursday, 2 p.m.; inning Friday, none of that mat- Nowlen led off the bottom of at North Complex No. 2 Game 15: May 19 or 20 in Fayetteville, tered, though. the fourth by drawing a walk. Se- at University of Arkansas’ Razorback Field The Ladycats would go up 4-0 nior Jaye Pace singled Nowlen to 3rd 2 Nashville before the Lady Billies began to second where, with one out, she inch their way back into the game. scored on a Satterlee single. 2017 Arkansas 4A state champion It was simply a matter of too little, After a scoreless fi fth inning, too late. Nowlen cut the lead in half with a 1st 3 St. Joseph Monticello’s 8-4A neighbor Cros- solo home run leading off the bot- sett, which fell to the Lady Billies in tom of the sixth. Senior Baleigh the 8-4A championship game, kept Jackson then walked and her cour- Game 5: Thursday, 2 p.m.; last week’s 4A South Region from tesy runner, freshman Lauren Stan- at North Complex No. 1 turning into a 7-4A tournament. The ley, promptly stole second. Stan- 4th 2 Mena Lady Eagles mirrored the Monticel- ley’s ninth-grade classmate, Kate Game 11: Friday, 10 a.m.; lo baseball team across the Monti- Brown, walked to put two Lady 2nd 1 Green Forest at Lyon College cello High School parking lot by be- Billies on base. ing the only 8-4A team to advance Satterlee drove in Stanley with a to the 4A State Championships single to cut the lead to one run and Game 6: Thursday, 2 p.m.; with a 7-5 win over 7-4A third seed move Brown into scoring position at Southside HS Malvern just before the Lady Bil- as the tying run with one out. Soph- 3rd 4 Episcopal Collegiate lies were shocked by Mena. Other omore Elise McDuff grounded into fi rst-round games saw 7-4A winner a fi elder’s choice that advance both Bauxite shut out 8-4A No. 4 seed runners up one base but the Mena Game 14: Saturday, noon; Star City 5-0 and 7-4A runner-up pitcher settled down and coaxed an at Southside HS Nashville destroy DeWitt, the No. 3 0-2 ground out to end Monticello’s 1st 2 Central Arkansas Christian seed from 8-4A, 13-0. threat. Bauxite humbled Crossett 13-2 In the seventh, after Wright had Game 7: Thursday, 2 p.m.; and Nashville blanked Mena 6-0 in held the Ladycats scoreless in the at Lyon College Saturday’s semifi nals. In Monday’s top of the inning to give her team- regional championship, it was mates a chance to tie or win the 4th 3 Crowley’s Ridge Academy Bauxite 10, Nashville 5. The Lady game in their last regulation at- Game 12: Friday, 2 p.m.; Eagles again mirrored Monticello’s bats, two strikeouts an a harmless 2nd 4 Warren at Lyon College baseball team by securing the third grounder ended Monticello’s sea- seed from 4A South with a 3-1 vic- son early. Actually, had the Lady tory over Mena. Billies been able to complete the Game 8: Thursday, 10 a.m.; at North Complex No. 2 In Thursday’s fi rst round of the comeback over Mena, it would state tournament in Lonoke, Baux- have assured Monticello of at least 3rd 1 Berryville ite and Nashville both get byes. three more contests. Crossett will face No. 4 4A East As it was, Jackson, Pace, Emilee fulfi lled their coach’s prediction. and seniors, but still Monticello has Against Star City last Friday in seed Harrisburg at 10 a.m. and Lawson and Kristen Daniels ended BILLIES When Monticello played on one of a young club. All-State returnee Jeff a must-win situation, Grissom said Mena will place 4A North second their Monticello softball careers on Continued from Page ?? the University of Central Arkansas’ Carmical and an four other seniors the Billies “played outstanding.” seed Pea Ridge at 3 p.m. Two of their home fi eld. pitches in Conway two years ago, lead the Billies into this season’s Aside from Clair’s three goals, time to put up or shut up. Our boys the Billies were without a doubt the state tournament but Grissom still Carmical also found the back of have the talent to go past the fi rst youngest team of the 16—starting has almost as many freshman (four) the net and sophomore Isaac Parke round this year.” more than a handful of freshmen on his roster and exactly half of (two) and Clair and his classmate, About 2 p.m. Thursday, fans will and sophomores. Monticello’s 28-man roster are ei- Carlos Delgadillo, (one each) re- know if this year’s Billies have Now, those youngsters are juniors ther freshman or sophomores. corded assists. Lady Pirates gain valuable experience in 3A, Region 4 game

BY HAROLD COGGINS going into the game, but had to forward in momentum. Our under- er and Emily Tumlison dearly in [email protected] move indoors when the weather classmen now have that postseason 2018. The three were all captains took a turn for the worse. experience, and know what they of Culpepper’s fi rst DC club. Two of the best softball pro- “It started to snowball early with need to do to get back. “I talked to them after the game grams in Class 3A reside in 3A, a few walks then batted balls that “We’re getting better every day, and told them how proud I was Region 4. One is in Drew Central’s should’ve been fi elded. We tacked with every purposeful swing, with to coach them this year and that I district; the other the Lady Pirates on a few runs and started a rally but every ground ball fi elded, with ev- loved them like they were my own had to face in the fi rst round of their it just wasn’t enough to keep play- ery fl y ball caught and with every daughters,” the coach said his se- fi rst trip to the regionals in at least ing. I enjoyed the experience of run scored. We’re not where we nior trio. “Each of them did every- fi ve years Friday afternoon. playing someone new. I know the want to be right now, but we’re go- thing the right way, and I cannot be The results weren’t pretty but team did as well. But the day just ing to get there. more proud of them for it. They all fi rst-year DC head coach James didn’t end in our favor. Sometimes “I’m excited for the future. mentioned that they ended their last Culpepper will take the learning you’re the bug, and sometimes Things are looking up. There’s a day of high school doing the thing experience. After losing to Smack- you’re the windshield.” group of eighth-grade student-ath- they loved; playing softball. over in the 3A, District 8 tourna- Culpepper said he grew with his letes coming up that will help us, “As they venture out into the ment, the Lady Pirates drew the young team this spring. Advancing and there are seventh-grade stu- world, and start their new journey, other top 3A team in Horatio at the to the regionals was a big step for dent-athletes already talking about I hope they know softball isn’t ev- 3A, Region 4 gathering. Horatio a program that graduates just three playing. That’s awesome for me to erything in life, but you can learn made quick work of DC, winning seniors—and played a lot of fresh- hear, as it shows excitement, and a lot of life lessons from this game 20-3 and dropping the Lady Pirates man and sophomores in 2017. shows me that they want it.” we all love. In life, just as in soft- to 3-20 on the season. “I feel the season was a positive, Next year defi nitely looks better ball, everything revolves around “We went into the game against regardless of our record,” Culpep- for Drew Central softball but that home. Go out and do big things in Horatio knowing that they were go- per noted. “I feel making the re- doesn’t mean the program won’t the world, but never forget where Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian ing to hit the ball, and that we had gional tournament was a huge step miss Aalexus Jones, Heather Fowl- you came from, ladies.” CONCENTRATION Junior Anna K. Wright faces a Mena batter during the to make the plays,” Culpepper said. fi rst inning of Monticello’s 4A South Region softball loss last Friday. “We had a great week of practice THE BEST FOR YOUR BEST FLOORING FRIEND Let us help you choose the right flooring ,WKDVEHHQDEXV\FRXSOHRIPRQWKVIRUXV:HKDGDQHZDVVRFLDWH-RKQ6WREDXJKMRLQRXUÀUP-RKQ for your furry is an experienced attorney and has interests in practice areas including Family Law, Personal Injury, DWI 'HIHQVHDQG&RPPHUFLDO/LWLJDWLRQ:HKDYHDOVRQDPHG%HDX%ULWWRQDSDUWQHULQWKHÀUPDQGFKDQJHG WKHÀUPQDPHWR:RRG6FKQLSSHU %ULWWRQ([FLWLQJWKLQJVDUHKDSSHQLQJZLWKRXUÀUP3OHDVHJLYHXVD friend! FDOOWRÀQGRXWKRZZHFDQKHOS\RX John S. Stobaugh, Associate Attorney All Major Brands of Flooring Family Owned & Hardwood | Vinyl | Tile | Carport & More Operated Since Wood, Schnipper & Britton FREE Commercial | Residential Attorneys at Law ESTIMATES 1982! Showcase of Floors 123 Market Street Hot Springs, AR 71901 
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goals and 79 points, scored two HISTORY goals in regulation and one of the Class 4A Girls’ State Soccer Championships Lady Billies’ penalty kicks. Seniors Continued from Page 1C Hannah Kibodeaux—who was re- At Batesville, hosted by Southside High School worst they’ve played all year,” cently selected to participate in the Monticello head coach Jason Gris- Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star game (Monti- 1st 4 Episcopal Collegiate som said of Friday’s match at Star City. “But we won.” cello’s second straight girls’ soccer Sophomore Jorden Mangum, All-Star)—was one of the Lady Game 1: Thursday, noon; who now has a league-leading 36 Billies’ other goal scorers. at North Complex No. 1 4th 1 Gentry Game 9: Friday, 4 p.m.; 2nd 2 Joe T. Robinson at Southside HS UA women’s golf Game 2: Thursday, noon; at North Complex No. 2 3rd 3 Heber Springs earns APR national

Game 13: Saturday, 2 p.m.; at Southside HS recognition again 1st 1 Berryville BY KEVIN TRAINOR plishment,” Vice Chancellor and Game 3: Thursday, 10 a.m.; UA Sports Information offi ce Director of Athletics Jeff Long at North Complex No. 1 said. “For a record eighth time, our FAYETTEVILLE—For women’s golf program has proven 4th 4 eSTEM Public Charter School the eighth time, including the that competing at a national level Game 10: Friday, noon; fourth-consecutive year, the Uni- works hand in hand with academic 2nd 3 Southside, Batesville at Southside HS versity of Arkansas women’s golf success. We wish them continued program earned a public recog- success in the classroom and in nition award for its exemplary Columbus, Ohio where they will Game 4: Thursday, noon; at Southside HS academic performance from the begin their NCAA Championships Game 15: May 19 or 20 in Fayetteville, NCAA last Wednesday afternoon. journey.” 3rd 2 Baptist Preparatory School at University of Arkansas’ Razorback Field The Razorbacks’ women’s golf Each year, the NCAA honors program was honored for its stand- selected Division I sports teams 2017 Arkansas 4A state champion ing among the top 10 percent of by publicly recognizing their lat- academic performing teams in the est multiyear NCAA Division I country among women’s golf pro- APR. This announcement is part 1st 3 Riverview grams in the multi-year Academic of the overall Division I academ- Progress Rate (APR) for the 2015- ic reform effort and is intended to Game 5: Thursday, 4 p.m.; 16 academic year. The eight recog- highlight teams that demonstrate a at North Complex No. 1 nitions for women’s golf is a pro- commitment to academic progress 4th 2 Arkadelphia gram record. and retention of student-athletes “My most important goal as a by achieving the top APRs within Game 11: Friday, noon; their respective sports. Specifi cally, at Lyon College coach is to enrich the lives of the 2nd 1 Dardanelle student-athletes who are in my these teams posted multiyear APRs program,” Arkansas head wom- in the top 10 percent of all squads Game 6: Thursday, 4 p.m.; en’s golf coach Shauna Estes-Tay- in each sport. at North Complex No. 2 lor said. “That extends beyond the The APR provides a real-time 3rd 4 MONTICELLO golf course and I take great pride look at a team’s academic success in knowing our team is consis- each semester by tracking the aca- tently successful in the classroom. demic progress of each student-ath- Game 14: Saturday, 4 p.m.; It takes a lot of effort and mental lete on scholarship. The APR ac- at Southside HS toughness to reach your goals on counts for eligibility, retention and 1st 2 Central Arkansas Christian the golf course but we put just as graduation and provides a measure much effort into reaching our goals of each team’s academic perfor- in the classroom. I want to congrat- mance. The NCAA is announcing Game 7: Thursday, 4 p.m.; ulate my players, their academic multi-year APR scores for all Divi- at Lyon College counselors and our support staff for sion I teams, including those earn- 4th 3 Brookland continuing to achieve at the highest ing public recognition awards, on Game 12: Friday, 4 p.m.; levels.” May 10. 2nd 4 Warren at Lyon College The women’s golf program The University of Arkansas has earned a perfect 1,000 multi-year earned a public recognition award APR rate based on scores from the in 11 of the 12 years since the pro- Game 8: Thursday, 4 p.m.; 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and gram was initiated. In addition to at Southside HS 2015-16 academic years. In ad- women’s golf, fi ve other programs 3rd 1 Shiloh Christian, Springdale dition to this year’s selection, the have previously been recognized. Razorback women’s golf program Men’s golf and volleyball were was previously recognized for the both recognized in 2011-12, 2012- 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007- 13 and 2013-14. Gymnastics was Ryburn named SEC to adopt NCAA practice football recommendations 08, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 recognized in 2009-10, 2010-11 seasons. and 2011-12. Men’s tennis was Craft on Tull “Congratulations to Coach honored in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Special to the Advance ommendation of the NCAA Sports ance on the structure for football Shauna Estes-Taylor, assistant Swimming and diving was one of Science Institute and will be imple- practice, everyone associated with BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The coach Mike Adams and especially fi ve programs, a school record, rec- Elite Scholar mented nationwide, with schools this great sport must continue to the young women who have been ognized in 2011-12 joining men’s member institutions of the South- able to begin preseason practice one adapt to keep the game safe while a part of our women’s golf pro- golf, men’s tennis, gymnastics and Monticello’s Halley Ry- eastern Conference will adopt recent week early to replace the two-a-day played at the highest competitive gram for this outstanding accom- volleyball. burn, a sophomore third base- practice recommendations set forth practices. level.” man with the Ouachita Baptist by the NCAA Sports Science Insti- “We believe these measures will Each SEC institution will be re- tute in the sport of football, the SEC University softball team, has enhance the health and safety proce- sponsible for the implementation offi ce announced on Friday. The dures SEC universities have already and adherence to the recommenda- been selected as a Crafton Tull recommendations outline parame- Advance-Monticellonian: Elite Scholar Athlete by the established to support their football tions. ters specifi c to practices conducted A complete listing of the year- Great American Conference. programs,” SEC Commissioner during the preseason, in-season, Greg Sankey said. “Student-athlete round practice recommenda- Serving Drew County Ryburn, one of three GAC post-season and spring segments. well-being will always be a priority tions can be found here: http:// softball players to receive th The recommendations received for SEC member institutions and, as www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/ award, was recognized prior unanimous support of the SEC the NCAA Sports Science Institute year-round-football-practice-con- since 1870 to the start of the GAC Cham- Athletics Directors and the league’s has developed and provided guid- tact-recommendations. pionships in Bentonville last Presidents and Chancellors. week. 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a pitch (something that happened Class 4A State Baseball Championships STATE to Martens often last weekend) with two outs. Martens’ 10th- Continued from Page 1C grade teammate, Mason Mor- At Lonoke gan, put two Billies on base by ville game at 10 a.m. while the drawing a walk. Both runners 4A South runner-up will tangle moved up on a wild pitch, where 1st South Nashville with the Westside, Jonesboro-Pea Martens scored from third on the Ridge winner at 5:30 p.m. only Ashdown error of the game. Arkadelphia, as the fourth 1st South Nashville The hosts took a brief lead on Game 1 seed from 4A South, will meet a two-run double by sophomore 4A North runner-up Shiloh Grant Jeffers in the bottom of the BYE Christian of Springdale at 3 p.m. third before Ashdown prompt- Monticello ended the week ly knotted the game in the next Game 9: Friday, 10 a.m. with a 24-7 overall record, but half inning. That only served, 3rd East Lonoke it was the Billies’ 23rd win that though, to set the stage for Gil- was most important. Had the liam’s heroics in the bottom of wind not subsided somewhat the seventh. Game 2: Thursday, 10 a.m. when Monticello senior Logan With the state berth secured, 3rd North Pottsville Gilliam strode to the plate with two runners on, the Billies and Monticello ran up against a Panthers might have played sev- buzzsaw in Nashville the next afternoon. Game 13: Saturday, noon eral more innings. “It was a total team effort,” an “They’re called Scrappers for a reason,” Durham could afford 1st North Booneville obviously elated Durham said following his sprint around Bil- to chuckle after the Arkadelphia lie Field after Gilliam’s walk- win about Nashville, “because 1st North Booneville they’re very scrappy. We just Game 3 off hit. “That’s what we’ve been preaching to this team—take couldn’t get anything started BYE advantage of the opportunities against them all game.” you’re presented with. That’s The first four Nashville bat- Game 10: Friday, 12:30 p.m. ters all reached base—via two 3rd South MONTICELLO what we had; a big-time oppor- tunity. walks and two singles—leading “I had freshman step up, soph- the way to a 3-0 Scrapper lead after one inning. The top seed Game 4: Thursday, 12:30 p.m. omores, junior, seniors—one May 19 or 20 in Fayetteville, through 22, it was just team, team, from 7-4A added two runs in the 4th East Heber Springs at University of Arkansas’ Baum Stadium team. (Ashdown’s) an extremely second, one in the fifth and two talented bunch. Everybody picked more in the sixth en route to the them No. 1 and they’ve been shutout. 2017 Arkansas 4A state champion ranked No. 1 for most of the year. Gilliam and classmate Hunt- I just told the team to fi ght for an er Lane were the only Billies 1st East Central Arkansas Christian opportunity and that’s what we got able to solve Nashville pitching in the seventh. enough two have multiple hits. Lane went 2-for-3 and Gilliam 1st East Central Arkansas Christian “L.G.’s been a good bat all Game 5 year but he’s been hitting it at 2-for-4 against the Scrappers. people. He finally got one to The Arkadelphia game was a BYE drop and it’s great.” completely different story. Se- After Ashdown knotted the nior Ty Henderson and Martens Game 11: Friday, 3 p.m. 2nd North Shiloh Christian contest with a run-scoring dou- led the Billie offense by reaching ble in the top of the fourth, the base all four times they batted. clubs seemed more than happy Henderson was a perfect 3-for-3, Game 6: Thursday, 3 p.m. to continue posting zeros on the with a walk, and Martens didn’t scoreboard. That is, until Gil- have an official at-bat—he was 4th South Arkadelphia liam’s classmate, Sam Mencer, walked twice and hit twice. led off the bottom of the seventh Jeffers (2-for-4) and Lane (2- with a walk. for-3) also had multi-hit after- Game 14: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Freshman Nick Griffin moved noons, and all nine Monticello Mencer’s courtesy runner, Luke batters contributed in some way 2nd South Malvern Frost, to second when he reached to the Billies’ double-digit scor- on a one-out error. Frost was in ing. All but Martens and Griffin 2nd South Malvern scoring position when Gilliam got hits, but Martens found his Game 7 got the sweet part of the bat on a way on base four times and Grif- pitch and lifted it over the center fin laid down to sacrifice bunts BYE fielder’s head in the deepest part to advance runners. Game 12: Friday, 5:30 p.m. of the park for the walk-off win. 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In recent years, squirrel season to see the imaginary death struggle. fruit, like strawberries, in a weak said. “The AGFC has worked with was corrected quickly, Carner said. has become almost a year-round Hunters should wear snake solution of water with a few drops Anglers encouraged many different materials to create Some hunters who couldn’t activity. This year’s squirrel season leggings in warm weather since of bleach and they won’t mold like to dump brush on AGFC reservoir habitat enhancements for check birds over the fi rst three days opens next Monday and runs they’ll spend a lot of time looking many years.” eventually called in over the next untreated berries. HOT SPRINGS—The Arkan- through Feb. 28, 2018. Some hunt- up and not focusing so much on Dennis says anyone interested in few days, he said. The total harvest Bleach, vinegar and ammonia sas Game and Fish Commission ers enjoy the season lasting more the ground. It’s also wise to invest all have their place in the kitchen placing brush piles should always likely exceeded the 10,066 birds, than nine months. Others resist heavily in repellents for mosquitoes, has created a new award program check with the owner of the lake and home, and can be used for specifi cally for youth fi shing tourna- but “we don’t know how many change, and miss the opening day of other fl ying pests and ticks. many purposes. It is important, before sinking them. we missed with the fi rst weekend squirrel season on a frosty morning There was a time when young- ment organizations to help do their “There are a few lakes that do not though, to know that it’s very dan- part in improving aquatic habitat glitches in the checking system,” in October. sters cut their teeth on squirrels, gerous to mix bleach and ammonia allow natural brush piles because Carner said. Squirrels are highly prolifi c and learning to stalk and be silent as in Arkansas reservoirs. Fishing they are water-supply reservoirs,” at any time. The mixture can make tournament organizations affi liated Jason Honey, the AGFC’s turkey their population needs little protec- they hunted alone for the fi rst time toxic chloramine gases, which can Dennis said. “But some may allow program coordinator, said the tion. In fact, they can be an invasive in their lives. Most didn’t get to go with an Arkansas junior high, high PVC structures to be placed if you be extremely dangerous to various school or college can apply for an AGFC listened to hunters’ urgings pest in some areas, especially when deer hunting until they had taught life forms, including human. Don’t go through the proper procedure last year to move the opening of they raid crops and feed stores, themselves how to be quiet, to be award ranging from $500 to $1,000 and work with them. A quick call do it! to offset the costs of building and turkey season a week earlier than or invade attics and chew wiring. still and to slip into gun range of a to your local fi sheries biologist can last year’s opening day. To mitigate Fewer hunters hunt squirrels these squirrel. Southern regional sinking brush piles and other habitat help you fi gure out your options.” in Arkansas lakes. the effect on the harvest, however, days. There is no biological reason Sadly, many seem to bypass trap contest this week Funds from the award must be the AGFC went with a Monday to limit the season only to the fall squirrels these days and go straight Many bass fi shing tournaments routed through a team’s account Youngsters from across the specifi cally for young anglers are opening day, coming immediately months. Those who want to hunt to big game. It’s their loss, though. at its school, and school offi cials after the close of the statewide southern counties in Arkansas popping up all over the state, and bi- spring, summer, Squirrels can teach a fellow a lot should be listed as the contact per- youth hunt. Last year, there were will journey to Jacksonville this ologists with the AGFC’s Fisheries fall and winter about hunting and, with the seasons son for the grant proposal. Appli- fi ve non-hunted days between the Friday and Saturday to compete Division are excited about the possi- pretty much are we have now, that hunting can last cations are available on the AGFC end of the two-day youth hunt and in the Arkansas Youth Shooting bilities of working with these young free to do so. almost all year. website at www.agfc.com. (AGFC the opening of the regular season. Sports Program Southern Regional angling groups. One of the Chlorine bleach Press Services) A restriction on hunting jakes, tournament. “We want to promote the idea best ways to Turkey harvest sees or juvenile male turkeys, now in its handy for sportsmen Shooters in the junior division that all anglers are stewards of our hunt squirrels seventh year, appears to be helping is with a dog. (grades 6-8) will shoot in squads aquatic resources,” said Jason Olive, slight dip from last year Men might not be very familiar AGFC Assistant Chief of Fisheries population numbers, allowing CHARLES The hunters with a washer and dryer in the of fi ve shooters, each shooting 25 LITTLE ROCK—Turkey hunters the jakes to grow into two-year- follow the dog, shotgun shells at fl ying clay targets. Management. “By getting these BRIDWELL laundry room, but sportsmen can young tournament anglers involved in The Natural State checked 10,066 old birds. But ultimately, overall which barks fi nd a lot of good uses for chlorine The top 16 squads from the regional birds during the recently concluded numbers depend on a good overall when it locates in habitat projects, we want them to ARKANSAS bleach. In many ways, having some will advance to the state tournament season in April. This year’s season hatch, Carner said, and the AGFC a squirrel in a be a part of working with us from OUTDOORS bleach on hand can make your life in June. featured 16 days for all hunters and biologists have seen reproductive tree. The hunt- the beginning of their competitive a lot better. On Saturday, youngsters in two more days at the front end of results drop recently in state. ers can walk angling careers.” Bleach can be used to purify grades 9-12 in the senior division the season for the annual statewide “We depend on a great hatch along, laughing and joking, with no will also compete in squads of fi ve For years, anglers have sunk water. It won’t remove toxins or brush piles to give themselves an youth turkey hunt. The regular to get the jakes on the ground,” requirement to be silent. It’s a great heavy metals, but it can kill bacteria shooters. The older youngsters will season also features an earlier start, experience for youngsters. edge on tournament day. Most will Carner said. “We’re two years into and other disease-causing organ- shoot 50 shotgun shells each with a by fi ve days, from the 2016 season, The traditional hunting method agree the best brush piles are placed a three-year research project to isms in water. Start with about two 30-minute limit. The top scoring 16 but leaving no quiet period between for squirrels is to slip quietly along, in areas where cover is scarce. monitor survival of jakes. We have drops of unscented bleach in a quart senior squads will also advance to as slowly and silently as possible, “Most of Arkansas’s reservoirs the end of the youth hunt and the put transmitters on jakes and we’re of water. Add a bit more if it doesn’t the state event. beginning of the regular season. monitoring the survival of those as until spotting a squirrel. The hunter Any junior or senior division are at least 40 to 50 years old,” said have that distinctive chlorine smell. Colton Dennis, AGFC Black Bass Last year, hunters harvested they hopefully move into adult age stalks close enough for a clean shot shooter who shoots a perfect score Bleach will keep bulk water from Program coordinator. “And some 11,853 turkeys. classes. and then continues his search for or 25 targets for juniors or 50 targets growing algae, too. were cleared of trees for timber “We were expecting the harvest “We’re monitoring that now and game. It’s called “still hunting,” but for seniors will automatically ad- it’s actually stalking and slipping If your white plastic cutting board before the lake was fl ooded. What to be down a little because we’ve we’re just about halfway through, has stains, cover it with a paper tow- vance to the Champion of Cham- woody cover and vegetation were had fairly poor hatches the last cou- so it will be a year or two before we along. The hunter uses his eyes and pions event at the state tournament ears more than his feet. el then spray or sprinkle the towel left has gradually decayed, which ple of years,” said Brad Carner, the have fi nal results.” until it is wet with bleach. Leave it regardless of whether their squad reduces the amount of complex hab- Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- Arkansas’s turkey harvest In the fall, hunters can take a seat advances to state. in a grove of oaks or other nut trees, overnight in the sink and then rinse itat available in our reservoirs.” sion’s chief of wildlife management. reached a record total of 19,947 it the next morning. It will be white Shooting will begin around 8 That complex habitat not only Youth hunters checked 958 birds, birds in 2003 before steadily waiting for squirrels to feed into gun a.m. Friday and Saturday and last range. In the spring, squirrels may as snow. gives anglers places to key on for down from the 1,336 birds checked declining to fewer than 7,000 birds until all squads have fi nished, which be eating soft mast from certain Bleach doesn’t just sanitize, it fi shing, it’s extremely important during 2016. However, unexpected harvested in 2011. To combat trees, and they can be targeted in disinfects surfaces and deep into is usually by about 2 p.m. If you to the fi sh. Smaller fi sh, such as complications with a new checking the decline, the Game and Fish warmer weather just like nuts in porous materials. It can be a life happen to be in the Jacksonville baitfi sh and young predator species, system affected the ability to check Commission implemented a more the fall. saver in times of mass disease with area, drop by and watch as thou- hide among the dense cover for birds during the youth hunt and fi rst conservative turkey season, setting Calling squirrels works year- blood, vomit, feces and other toxic sands of youngsters participate to protection. In many cases, algae and day of the regular season. Some a shorter season with a later opening round. Calls are available that imi- substances must be cleaned up and advance to the state event. other bits of organic matter on the youth hunters had trouble reporting date. Another major change was tate the chatter or bark of a squirrel, contained. If you happen to be a relative of cover provide nutrients to baitfi sh as their turkeys via telephone checking the 2011 adoption of the no-jakes or the sound of one gnawing on a One of bleach’s hat tricks is to one of the youngsters on a squad, well. Larger fi sh also use the habi- because the system for reporting regulation, which prohibited adult nut or dropping hulls to the forest kill mold and mildew. It can remove your presence at this event will be tats, but as hunting grounds. They required a conservation ID number, hunters from harvesting juvenile fl oor. The deadliest call may be stains, mold and mildew on walls, a confi dence booster to them. Be fi nd ambush points around some which hunters under age 16 aren’t male turkeys. the one which imitates the distress furniture, ceilings, fl oors, windows, sure and arrive well before their of the cover and wait to nab some required to have, Carner said. Youth Weather conditions typically have whistle a squirrel makes when it is awnings, vinyl siding, patio furni- scheduled shooting time, though. of the smaller fi sh that venture too were able to check turkeys through a signifi cant effect on turkey har- being attacked. ture and other surfaces in the home. Tournaments often move rather rap- far away from the safety of thicker online and the AGFC’s smartphone vest; hunters saw mostly favorable Instructions included with the Start with a gallon of bleach to fi ve idly, and it’s normal for them to be habitat. application, however. After cor- conditions throughout much of the squirrel whistle instruct hunters to or 10 gallons of water; increase the well ahead of the schedule. Shooters “In lakes that have aged to the recting the phone system checking 2017 season. The exception was the blow the whistle loudly and make strength of the solution if needed. are required to be there, ready to point that much of the original for youth, some glitches arose for rainy and cool weather during part noise with a leafy branch to imitate Chlorine bleach is one of those shoot, at least 45 minutes before cover is gone, man-made brush adults trying the check game on of the fi nal weekend of hunting on a death struggle between a squirrel things that may be dangerous by it their scheduled time. You should piles can fi ll that role,” Dennis opening Monday but that problem April 22-23. (AGFC Press Services) and a hawk. It is an effective tactic; but it can be harnessed to benefi t be early, too, to avoid missing the squirrels will often come on the run our lives in many ways. Dip fresh event you have driven up to see.

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BY HAROLD COGGINS from Red Oak, scored 21 runs, runs scored, 52 hits and 36 RBI, and he fi n- The long ball both tied and won [email protected] Okla., posted a had 33 RBI, ished sixth in the GAC in stolen bases with 15. the game for the hosts at Wee- Black, a starting pitcher from Newport, fi n- After a spring where they have combined regular-season eight doubles, vils Field. After Southeastern had record of 20-7 four home runs ished the year with a 5-5 record, a 4.11 ERA, climbed on top 6-5 in the top of the for 63 victories thus far (baseball is still play- 56 strikeouts, fi ve complete games and two ing), the University of Arkansas at Monticel- (she fi nished and a fi elding eighth, junior fi rst baseman Sean 21-8) in 191 percentage of shutouts. He fi nished second in the GAC in Wagner roped a leadoff home run lo diamond clubs placed 10 athletes on their total innings pitched with 85.1 and fi fth in op- respective All-Great American Conference innings. She .954. to know the game and set the stage posing batting average at .236. for Ray’s game-winning four-bag- baseball and softball squads—including three ranked near the Rice, a sec- Kendra Coleman Korie Parker Andres Rios Brown, a starting pitcher from Pioneer, ger. While UAM couldn’t have fi rst-teamers. top of various ond baseman La., recorded a 5-4 record with two complete down without those two dingers Seniors Kendra Coleman and Korie Park- GAC statistical from Bryant, categories before the GAC Championship led UAM in 10 categories and was near the games and one shutout. Brown led the Wee- (or junior Brady Weiss scoring the er joined junior Andres Rios on the All-GAC vils in ERA at 3.79 and fi nished seventh in fi rst run of the game on the fi rst fi rst team in their respective sports, while se- Tournament, which included second in earned league top in runs scored (40, sixth); slugging run average (1.25), fi fth in opposing batting percentage (.581, seventh); on-base percent- the conference in the category. He was also of three solo home run by Weevil nior McKenzie Rice and juniors Sean Wagner credited with 41 strikeouts and fi nished with average (.205), sixth in innings pitched (191), age (.431, ninth); hits (61,10th); stolen bases batters), Harvey was quick to point and Brian Ray were selected to their respec- an opposing batting average of .242 overall. out another major contributor. tive second teams. Seniors Grant Black, Kris fi fth in total strikeouts (169), sixth in saves (17, 10th); and batting average (.355, 11th). Piraino, a shortstop from Fullerton, Calif., (two) and tied for third in wins (20). First baseman Wagner, from Peoria, Ariz., “Dawson Moser (a junior relief Brown and Nick Piriano and junior Dawson had a season batting average of .337, and a pitcher) was the player of the game Benton’s Parker, who moved to third base led UAM in multiple categories including Moser all received All-GAC honorable men- fi elding percentage of .957. He led the Wee- for us,” his coach praised. “Nor- tions in baseball. for her last year, fi nished the regular season batting average (.344), slugging percentage vils in several categories—on-base percentage mally just a one-inning guy (as In softball, UAM had several players earn with a .315 batting average, starting in all 54 (.513), triples (three) and RBI (39). He fi n- (.455), runs scored (45), hits (58), at-bats (172) UAM’s closer), he came in the Crafton Tull Distinguished awards (stu- games for the Cotton Blossoms. She added 20 ished the regular season with a .988 fi elding and doubles (12). Piraino fi nished in fourth in eighth and threw four scoreless in- dent-athletes that hold a 3.70 or higher grade- runs, 22 runs batted in, nine doubles, and had percentage, along with scoring 29 runs, 11 the GAC in runs scored, seventh in on-base nings. We had a lot of trouble get- point average with at least 70 hours complet- a fi elding percentage of .967. doubles and three homers. He also fi nished percentage and 11th in batting average. ting anything going against their ed). Academic All-American Rice topped that Rios, a second baseman from San Diego, ninth in the GAC in both batting average and And DeWitt’s Moser led UAM with six bullpen. Both of their guys did a list from UAM and was joined by Coleman fi nished the regular season with a .321 bat- RBI. saves, tied him for fourth in the conference. great job. and juniors Skyler Anderson, Ashton Currey, ting average (leading all GAC regular second Ray, a centerfi elder from Crossett, had a Moser fi nished with a 1.42 ERA in 14 relief “They had thrown Brian Ray Alyson Finnigan and Mallory McWhorter. basemen), and started in all 46 games during batting average of .310 and a team-leading six appearances while posting a 3-1 record, strik- mostly off-speed pitches on the On the fi eld, Coleman, a starting pitcher the year for the Boll Weevils. Rios provided long balls this regular season. Ray added 39 ing out 26 batters. day, so I think they were think- ing they could sneak a fastball by on him on the fi rst pitch. He was ready for it. Walk-off home runs UAM’s Johnson Blossoms come up short in GAC Championships never get old—and it was a lot of fun watching Brian round the bas- eyeing top 20 es for the game-winner.” BY HAROLD COGGINS rewarding to beat East Central man single to lead off the Blos- the schedule we played and the The hosts had to come from be- regional fi nish [email protected] after losing to them at home the som rally. Classmate Jordan consecutive weekends of travel. hind twice just to send the game previous weekend (ECU won Herbner then reached on an er- It was an improvement over last into extra innings. After Weiss’ BY HAROLD COGGINS In fi ve games with East Central the series 3-1). We had a tough ror that brought Freeman around season, beat the preseason pre- long ball, the Savage Storm plated [email protected] University this spring, Alvy Ear- game with Harding, and chances the bases when ECU suddenly diction of where we were picked three runs in the top of the second ly and his University of Arkansas to win, but lost. Then, we had a couldn’t throw and catch the (the coaches had UAM picked only to see UAM rally with four of Heading into the fi nal round at Monticello Cotton Blossoms 2-0 lead against Southern Naz- ball. sixth; the Blossoms finished its own in the bottom of the third. of play this morning at the learned one thing: The team the arene before an uncharacteristic Another freshman, Maranda fourth), won a game in the GAC Southeastern drew closer with NCAA Division II Women’s scores fi rst wins. In fact, the fi ve error let them tie it up and win in Clendenin, added insurance with tournament and we have six one run in the top of the forth and Super Region 3 Tournament, games were all shutouts. extra innings. a leadoff home run in the next wins against the eight teams in took a short-lived lead with its two the University of Arkansas at Fortunately for No. 4 seed “We really fell into a hitting inning. Coleman made the ad- the Central Region Tournament. runs in the eighth before Wagner’s Monticello’s Lauren Johnson UAM, the Blossoms scored slump from where we were ear- vantage stand up with her 27th “We beat Harding, Minne- game-tying hit. is tied for 24th in the medalist first when it counted most, in lier in the season. We also had a complete game of the year. sota-Mankato, Pittsburg State, In the series fi nale, the Weevils went up 6-1 after four innings and race. the Great American Conference power outage in home-run pro- “We were a young program, Missouri Western and Southern Johnson, making her sec- Softball Championships last duction the final 14 games. At were able to hold off Southeastern only three seniors, and had solid Arkansas—twice. Hopefully, we with stellar relief pitching from ju- ond consecutive NCAA post- week in Bentonville. With a 2-0 one point, we were 30-13 with contributions from four fresh- can build on that going into next season appearance, carded victory last Thursday afternoon, 10 home games coming up. We nior Michael Harrison and Landon men,” Early noted. “And I’m season.” McFadden, the latter picking up his 79-79—158 on the par-71 UAM advanced in the tourna- finished 4-10 during a two-week really pleased with the 2017 Harding, with an opening 3-1 span—with seven of those losses second save of the season. Their Minnehaha Country Club ment. recruiting class. I think we ad- victory over No. 8 seed Ouachi- That would be its only win of coming at home. junior classmate, Braden Cham- course in Sioux Falls, S.D. A dressed several needs and im- ta Baptist University, the 2-0 the weekend, though. “Although we played well and bers—who was an All-American senior from DeWitt, Johnson proved certain areas. triumph over UAM, and 4-0 and The Blossoms dropped a 2-0 hard, we just came up on the los- as a sophomore after an 11-1 cam- fi nished in a tie for 56th a year “Of course, that is still to 9-2 wins over second-seeded ago. decision to eventual tournament ing end of some close games. It’s paign—improved to 8-3 on the champion and top-seeded Hard- very disappointing and I plan to be determined but I’m im- Southern Arkansas University, mound in 2017 with the win. Arkansas Tech Univer- pressed with the potential of this earned the GAC’s automatic bid sity’s Pia Nunbhakdi is the ing University, 2-0, Thursday evaluate everything within the “Game 2 started out really night before being eliminated in program from personnel to the group. They are skilled, compet- to the NCAA postseason during well,” Harvey noted. “We were current individual leader at itive and eager to enter the col- the conference tournament. 75-75—148, one stroke ahead a 3-2 loss to Southern Nazarene system employed and coaching scoring runs and Chambers had legiate level of play. The should The Lady Bisons, 54-6, re- of Henderson State Universi- University Friday morning in strategies.” the slider working. But they bat- mesh well with the returning ty’s Sarah Wright. In the team eight innings. It was freshmen who account- ceived the No. 1 seed in the tled back. Their bullpen kept them in it and they hit a 3-2 slider out competition, the Golden Suns “It was good to be in the ed for both runs and a senior players and give outstanding ef- NCAA Central Region Tourna- for a three-run home run. Moser led after two rounds by eight GAC Tournament, said Early, first-team All-GAC pitcher who fort each time on the field. ment as well. was unavailable to close it out, so shots over host Augustana whose squad finished 2017 with made the lead hold up against “Overall, although I don’t feel Seniors Coleman, McKenzie I went to McFadden and he did (S.D.) University. a 34-23 record, the 16th time East Central in the Blossoms’ we reached the plateau we could Rice and Korie Parker ended a fantastic job of coming in and Other Great American Con- in Early’s 21 years at the helm only tournament win. have, it was a successful sea- their UAM careers in Benton- shutting the door.” ference teams were South- the Blossoms have posted at After a scoreless first inning, son. Winning 34 games against ville. western Oklahoma State Uni- least 30 wins in a season. “As UAM plated the only run Ken- versity in a tie for fi fth and I thought, it was competitively dra Coleman would need in the Henderson State in seventh. balanced and most games were second. close. It was good and somewhat First-year player Kaylee Free-

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IN THE CIRCUIT (870) 367-6288 IN THE CIRCUIT NOTICE OF East Wood Phase IN THE CIRCUIT #91613 5/3-5/10 •Section 26, Township 12 South, COURT OF mmm COURT OF PUBLIC SALE Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 3, COURT OF East Wood Phase DREW COUNTY IN THE CIRCUIT DREW COUNTY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH •Section 26, Township 12 South, DREW COUNTY, COURT OF ARKANSAS ACT 576 OF 1987 OF THE Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 4, ARKANSAS ACTS OF ARKANSAS, AND East Wood Phase ARKANSAS PERSUANT TO THE SECURITY PROBATE DIVISION DREW COUNTY, COMMERCIAL BANK & •Section 26, Township 12 South, TRUST COMPANY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 5, DOMESTIC DIVISION PLAINTIFF TRIPLE “E” ENTERPRISES, LLC East Wood Phase D E - IN THE MATTER OF ARKANSAS NORTH HYATT SECURE RAYLONI K. BRAZIER THE ESTATE OF VS. NO. CV-2016-130-4 dba FENDANTS STORAGE AND THE TENANTS PLAINTIFF VIRGINIA MAE TROTTER PROBATE DIVISION MARY CATHERINE DON- NOTICE VS. KNIGHT, DECEASED LEY and OCCUPYING THE FOLLOWING STORAGE SPACE NUMBER: CASE NO. DR-2017-68-2 No. PR-2017-34-4 DIVISION 4TH THE ESTATE OF EVERETT Notice is hereby given that a Pe- WILLIAM BRAZIER DONLEY, DECEASED #103 Kathy Jordan tition has been fi led in the offi ce of NOTICE DEFENDANTS #114B Gwendolyn Shelton the Chancery Clerk of Drew Coun- DEFENDANT #114C Latoria Spinks ty, Arkansas to quiet and confi rm ti- WARNING ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF Notice published in conformity #150 Jonathan Pratt tle in and to the following described ESTATE OF NOTICE with Arkansas Code Ann. #316 Brittney Nelson property in Drew County, Arkansas. STEVEN L. FORREST, FORECLOSURE SALE 28-401-101 (2) as follows: THE COLLATERAL SECURING •Section 26, Township 12 South, To: William Brazier deceased 1. The name of the decedent is THE ABOVE NAMED TENANTS Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 2, You are hereby notifi ed Virginia Mae Trotter Knight. NO. 22PR-17-32-4 Notice is hereby given that the OBLIGATIONS TO NORTH East Wood Phase that Rayloni K. Brazier, Plain- 2. The last known address of the NOTICE undersigned Commissioner, pur- HYATT SECURE STORAGE •Section 26, Township 12 South, tiff, whose attorney is Jeanne E. decedent was 310 W. Wood Ave. suant to the Decree and Order of WILL BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 3, Richards, and whose attorney’s Monticello, AR 71655. the Circuit Court of Drew Coun- SALE TO BE HELD on Saturday, East Wood Phase address is Post Offi ce Box 70, 3. Date of Death of the decedent LAST KNOWN ADDRESS OF ty, Arkansas, which was rendered May 13th, 2017 at 10:00 AM. •Section 26, Township 12 South, Dumas, Arkansas, has fi led a was May 8, 2016. on the 26th day of April, 2017, in THE LOCATION OF THE SALE Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 4, Complaint against you in the 4. That An Affadavit for Col- DECEDENT: a case which Commercial Bank IS 1361 NORTH HYATT ST., East Wood Phase Circuit Court of Drew County, lection of Small Estate by Dis- 1090 Overlook Drive & Trust Company is Plaintiff and MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS •Section 26, Township 12 South, Arkansas styled Rayloni K. Bra- tributee was fi led with the Drew Ashland City, TN 37015 Mary Catherine Donley and The 71655. TELEPHONE 870-367- Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 5, zier vs. William Brazier (CV- County Clerk on this 19th day of DATE OF DEATH: September Estate of Everett Donley, De- 2727 OR 870-723-3534. THE SALE East Wood Phase DR-2017-68-2). A copy of the April, 2017. 11, 2016 ceased are Defendants, will on SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN Plaintiffs are in possession of the Complaint and Summons shall 5. That the legal description On the 6th day of April, 2017, the 7th of June, 2017, offer for PARCELS, EACH PARCEL BEING land pursuant to a Limited Warranty be delivered to you or to your at- of the real property owned by an Affi davit for Collection of sale at public auction at the front THE CONTENTS OF A STORAGE Deed from the Arkansas Commis- torney upon request. You are also the decedent, situated in Drew Small Estate by Distributees was door of the County Courthouse UNIT. THE COLLATERAL BEING sioner of State Lands pursuant to notifi ed that you must appear and County, Arkansas, is: fi led with respect to the Estate in Monticello, Drew County, Ar- SOLD AND SALE TERMS MAY Act 626 of 1983 as amended and defend by fi ling your answer or PARCEL 1 of Steven L. Forrest, deceased, kansas, to the highest and best BE VIEWED AT THE TIME OF recorded in Book 2016 on page other responsive pleading within A parcel of land in with the clerk of the Probate bidder the following land situat- SALE. 89975, 90228, 90229, and 90231. thirty (30) days of the date of the Block Thirty-eight (38) of the Division of the circuit Court of ed in the County of Drew, State #91615 5/3-5/13 In the records of Drew County, Ar- fi rst publication of this Warning City of Monticello bounded by Drew County, Arkansas, under of Arkansas: mmm kansas. Order; and in the event of your a line the point beginning of Arkansas Code Ann. §28-41- A parcel of land located in Any person claiming any title or in- failure to do so, judgment by de- which is found by starting at the 101. Block 20 of the Town of Tillar, IN THE CIRCUIT terest of any kind to said property is fault will be entered against you Southeast corner of said block, The legal description of the real Drew County, Arkansas, and a COURT OF hereby notifi ed to appear herein on for the relief demanded in the thence running North along the property listed in the affi davit is part of the South One-Half (S ) or before to assert his title or interest Complaint as circumscribed by East boundary of said block a as follows: of Lot 8 in Section 30, Township DREW COUNTY, in said property and to demonstrate the laws of this State. distance of 190 feet, and thence Commencing at the North East 11 South, Range 3 West, Desha why title to this property should not IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I running West parallel with the corner of Black 131 running County, Arkansas, bounded by ARKANSAS be quieted and confi rmed in Bracy have hereunto set my hand and South boundary of said block a West 55 yards to POINT OF a line beginning at the South- Young, Plaintiffs herein. seal as Clerk of the Court on this distance of 187 feet to a point 23 BEGINNING; thence South 34 west corner of said Block 20, Bracy Young Witness my hand and seal of the 21st day of April, 2017. feet East of the West boundary yards; thence West 50 yards, all thence running northerly along PLAINTIFF courts this 2nd day of May, 2017. of said block; THENCE, FROM in Section 4, Township 13 South, the Western Boundary of said VS. CV NO. CV-2017-72-3 /s/Beverly Burks Range 8 West in the Town of Block a distance of 113 feet to /s/Beverly Burks SAID BEGINNING POINT, James Higginbotham or Verlie Hig- Circuit Clerk Circuit Clerk running South parallel with the Wilmar according to Dicksons the South Boundary of the right- ginbotham, #91618 5/10-5/17 Map of the Town of Wilmar, of-way of Arkansas State High- #91620 5/10-5/17 East boundary of said block a mmm mmm distance of 190 feet to the South 1912. way No. 277, thence running •Section 26, Township 12 South, boundary of said block, thence AND easterly along said right-of-way Range 07 West, Block 261, Lot 2, running East along said last-men- A part of the Southwest Quarter a distance of 427 feet, thence tioned boundary a distance of 60 of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 running southerly at right angles feet, thence running North par- SE1/4) of Section 25, Township to said right-of way a distance of Week of 05-08-17 allel with the East boundary of 12 South, Range 7 West, 33 feet to the Northeast corner of said block a distance of 190 feet, described as beginning 7.65 what is known as the J.H. Ballard and thence running West parallel chains North and 1.56 chains lot, and thence running along the STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS with the South boundary of said East of the Southwest corner of northern boundary of said J.H. block a distance of 60 feet to the said SW1/4 SE1/4, and running Ballard lot a distance of 418 feet, Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here! thence North 6.50 chains to the more or less, to the point of be- point of beginning. South boundary of the Missouri ginning; and HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY PARCEL 2 Pacifi c Railroad right of way; A parcel of land situated in Lot Contractors needed for several A tract or parcel of land thence Easterly along said right 8 in the Fractional West One-Half Open Work orders on bank fore- fi fty feet (50’) wide (measured closed properties. Must provide HOME WITH LOCATION! of way a distance of 1.56 chains; (Frl W ) of Section 30, Township own tools and truck. $1,500+ plus entire contents of home! East and West) taken by parallel thence South 6.62 chains; thence 11 South, Range 3 West, Desha per week possible. Call 501-672- ESTATE10 HOMES AUCTION In your lines of the entire East side of West 1.56 chains to POINT OF County, Arkansas, bounded by a 8080. Tocounty Settle Living needing Estate of METAL Dewey Cook Block No. 37 of the City of Mon- BEGINNING. line beginning at the Northwest SaturdayROOFS, – MaySIDING 20 – 10 OR A.M. ticello, Arkansas; and also a tract All persons having claims corner of the South One-Half HELP WANTED - 202 Shawnee – Hot Springs, AR or parcel of land twenty-three against the estate must exhibit (S ) of said Lot 8, marked by an TRUCK DRIVERS 3,500+/-WINDOWS SQ FT BRICK HOME ON feet (23’) wide (measured East them, properly verifi ed, to the old double barrel shotgun barrel, ATTN: 2.4+/-For ACRES our Before w/metal and shingle aft erroof, and West) taken by parallel lines distribute or his or her attorney thence running South along the inpicture convenient program. location! In-ground Upon off the entire West side of Block within three (3) months from the Drew-Desha County line a dis- OTR Drivers! pool, open fl oor plan, 3 fi replaces Personalbeing selected Property includesreceive tractor,free No. 38 of the City of Monticello, date of the fi rst publication of this tance of 512.6 feet to the point Looking for a great new truck,$300 tools, gift antiques, certifi furnishings,cate.* Arkansas. notice, or they shall be forever of intersection with the Missou- opportunity? Great home appliances, Claviano Corner Grand PARCEL 3 barred and precluded from any ri-Pacifi c Railroad right-of-way, time, Great starting pay, and Piano,SAVE glass-ware, HUNDREDS many, OFmany A parcel of land in Lot benefi t of the estate. thence run South 32 degrees New equipment! Class A more upscaleDOLLARS house-hold items, No. 6 in the North Fractional The name, mailing address East along said right-of-way a CDL required. Call today houseWe arefull andopening TOO amuch branch to list! Half of Section 6, Township 12 and telephone number of the distance of 279 feet to a point for more details Moreoffi ce information, and will beterms, using directions, these Order of Auction and photos at: South, Range 6 West, bounded distributee’s attorney is R. Victor marked by an iron pipe, thence 800-332-5551 homes for our 2017 program. Harper, 717 S. Lincoln, Star City, running North 58 degrees East a www.arkansasauctiongroup.com by a line beginning on the South or visit our website The All-New Inogen ARNo Auctionmoney down Group fi nancing.& Realty boundary line of said Lot No. 6 Arkansas 71667, 870-628-4118. distance of 418.5 feet to an iron DiamondStateTrucking.com One G4 - OXYGEN - PaymentsSteve Thacker, $89/Mo.* CAI, Free at a point which is 220 feet East This notice fi rst published this pin therefound, thence running Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks Brokerestimates* & Auctioneer Senior/Military AL #1394 of the Southwest corner thereof, 12th day of April, 2017. North 32 degrees West a distance Harrison, Little Rock & Memphis ll. No deliveries. The discounts.501-767-9777 *wac • CALL888-767-9771 NOW!! /s/R. Victor Harper of 279 feet to an iron pin there- [VYLÄ and from this beginning point TEAMS DRIVE FOR All-New Inogen One G4 is only [email protected] run thence North parallel with Attorney for the Estate found, and thence running South FedEx GROUND 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! the West boundary of said Lot 717 S. Lincoln 58 degrees West a distance of NEED ASAP! START 50 CPM Star City, AR 71667 418.5 feet to the point of begin- FREE info kit: 844-397-2688. No. 6 a distance of 20 chains to FedEx Ground Contractor needs the North boundary of said Lot #91399 5/3-5/10 ning. info kit: 844-397-2688. 10 HOMESAUCTION In your mmm Class A CDL Drivers for TEAM RUNS. No. 6, thence East along said Subject to easements and re- ONSITEcounty needing REAL ESTATEMETAL strictions of record. SIGNING BONUS ON DAY ONE FOR SALE ROOFS, SIDING OR North boundary a distance of ADVERTISEMENT SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 AUCTION 220 feet, thence South parallel Said sale will be held at 10:00 Will Receive Premium Mileage - WINDOWS MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your May 20th, 2017 • 10 a.m. with the west boundary of said FOR BIDS a.m. on the date stated and sale Pay and great benefi ts for these For our Before and aft er positions. HOME 2 DAYS PER own bandmill - Cut lumber any picture511 program. Fink St Upon Lot No. 6 a distance of 20 chains will be made upon the terms of dimension. In stock ready to ship! being selected receive free ARKANSAS STATE three (3) months credit. The WEEK. Apply today. Must have Springdale Ar 72762. to the South boundary of said FREE Info/DVD: 3 BR$300 1 BA gift - certifiCarport, cate.* nice purchaser at said sale shall be 1 yr. of experience and able to get SAVE HUNDREDS OF Lot No. 6, thence West along GAME AND FISH doubles endorsement. Call/text for www.NorwoodSawmills.com corner lot & yard, said last mentioned boundary a required to give bond with ap- 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N. DOLLARS COMMISSION proved security to secure the more info. 870-754-5100 or email: www.blockauction.comWe are opening a branch distance of 220 feet to the point [email protected] foroffi completece and will TERMS, be using Details. these payment of the purchase price, homes for our 2017 program. of beginning, containing 6 2/3 Sealed bids will be received by the SWEET CORN Contact Paul 479.790.5513 and a lien will be retained on No money down fi nancing. acres of land, more or less; RE- Arkansas State Game and Fish Com- Payments or $89/Mo.* Tammy Free said land to secure further said estimates* Senior/Military SERVING, However, unto the mission at the Southeast Region- Join Our 479.313.2260 purchase price. Coming Early discounts. *wac CALL NOW!! undersigned T.H. Trotter and al Offi ce in Monticello, Arkansas Watch for BLOCK signs! WITNESS my hand this 4th day 866-668-8681 Ethel C. Trotter his wife, so long 71655, until 9:00 A.M. Local Time, June! Paul Colvin, Jr. AALB#1103 of May, 2017. TEAM! as they both shall live, and unto Wednesday, May 24th 2017 and TRAINING/EDUCATION the survivor of them, so long as then publicly opened and read for Little Rock Based Company Order Now! he or she may live, the exclusive the furnishing of all work required BEVERLY BURKS, is seeking OTR Drivers for our dry BECOME A DRIVER IN right of occupancy, possession, for the Litter Pickup and Mowing COMMISSIONER van division. Qualifi ed applicants LESS THAN 30 DAYS use and enjoyment of said real of Public Accesses located in Ash- #91622 5/10-5/17 must be 23 years of age, have a property; this being in effect a ley, Arkansas, Bradley, Calhoun, mmm Class A CDL with 2 years Verifi able DRIVER TRAINEES conveyance of the remainder es- Chicot, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Over the Road Experience. Needed NOW! tate in said property, subject to Drew, Lincoln and Union Counties, NOTICE Esau Farms Classes Start Every Monday! a life estate reserved by the un- all in strict accordance with plans, New pay package Lodging Provided! dersigned grantors for as long as The City of Monticello is 870-382-5738 specifi cations and contract drawings Tuition Financing Available. either them shall live. requesting sealed bids for the Home every weekend esausweetcorn.com on display for review by prospective transportation and disposal of 6. All persons having claims Contractors at Arkansas State Game Paid holidays & PINE BLUFF TRUCK solid waste services. Bids will be DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. against the estate are to exhibit & Fish Commission, Southeast Re- vacation Protection Against the, , properly verifi ed, within accepted until May 31st at 2:00 The RIGHT TRAINING gional Offi ce, 771 Jordan Drive, p.m. when the bids will be opened. pollen, hail, ice, snow, for Today’s Trucking Industry. three (3) months from the date Monticello, AR 71655. For addi- Quarterly Safety sun & falling limbs of the fi rst publication of this Address all bids to Mayor David CALL TODAY! tional information and clarifi cation Performance Bonus 90mph wind & 20lb snow rating notice, or they shall be forever Anderson, City of Monticello, 1-800-954-4981 contact: P.O. Box 505, Monticello, AR Benefi ts (After 60 Days) www.pbtds.net barred and precluded from any Winston Watts, benefi t in the estate. 71657 or drop off at 203 West Blue CrossMedical lic. by ASBPCE 771 Jordan Drive, Gaines in Monticello, Arkansas. (We pay 50% of drivers) 7. The distributee of this estate Monticello, AR 71655 Any questions, please call Mayor Delta Dental, Delta Vision & MOBILE/ is Barbara Sue Knight Barnes. Phone: (870)367-3553 The name and mailing address of Anderson or Andrea Chambers at 401k (Matched Up To 4%) MANUFACTURED ext. 1556. 870-367-4400. The City reserves HOMES her attorney are set forth below. ARKANSAS STATE GAME AND 2 Bedroom Singlewide. Priced 8. Notice fi rst published this 3rd the right to reject any or all bids. FISH COMMISSION #91614 12’ wide x 20’ long to sell FAST call 501-653-3202. day of May, 2017. /s/Jeff Crow mmm Have a title to your Car, delivered /s/Whit Barton Director $777 Boat, or Mobile home? ThompsonTrans.net Get The Barton Law Firm #91619 5/10-5/17 Call 800-643-8728 a new home with any trade-in! mmm P.O. Box 507 or call (501) 228-8800 OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. Call 501-653-3205. Monticello, AR 71657 cyan magenta yellow Black

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