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75¢ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 Foster, Akin chosen Man, Woman of Year By Harold Coggins You’re abnormal because you [email protected] cared enough to come out and celebrate these winners. On a night fit only for aquatic “You’ve got the right priori- animals, the Green Room at Uni- ties here. You take great pride in versity of Arkansas at Monticel- your school districts; I know, I lo’s John F. Gibson University come here a lot. You take great Center was nearly packed Tues- pride in your health care. You day night for the announcement take great pride in your human of the 2018 Monticello-Drew resources. And you take great County Chamber of Commerce pride in your young people be- annual awards banquet. cause that is your future. You get After a keynote address by it. Rex Nelson, an author, speaker “Living in a college town is a and senior editor of the Arkan- plus for all of you but you have sas Democrat-Gazette, who ap- to start with education, even in plauded the work of all attending non-college towns. Make your by joking about the normalcy of public school system as good the crowd, the awards were pre- as it possibly can be—that’s the sented. key in the 21st century. Health Rev. Melvin Foster was hon- care is important, too. ored as the 2018 Man of the “Our world has changed since Year; Susan Akin was named Winthrop Rockefeller and Or- 2018 Woman of the Year. Lo- ville Faubus were working to- tus Hospitality Services, which gether in 1955-56. That was owns the Hampton Inn, Holiday the old world of industrial de- Inn Express and Days Inn, was velopment. We live in a world voted 2018 Business of the Year. of community development, Other awards were: and community development is • Nonprofit of the Year (a new about human development. It’s award)—2nd Chancefurdogs, about developing our people. LLC. It’s education, it’s health care, • UAM Educator of the Year— it’s things that you wouldn’t Chris Sims. have considered 20 years ago to • Drew Central School District be economic development. Educator of the Year—Melanie “Focus on your young people. Brotherton. Focus on your schools. By doing • Monticello School District that, you focus on the future. At Educator of the Year—Johnna a time when most of South Ar- Cason. kansas is bleeding population, • Drew County Farm Family there is a reason why Monticello of the Year—the Tony Adams has grown by 1,200 people since family. 1990. • Drew County Homestead “You get it. You care. Con- Family of the Year—the Roger gratulations, Monticello, Con- Pace family. gratulations, Drew County. Keep “I love coming to Monti- up the great work.” cello because you’re not nor- There was no award given for mal,” Nelson quipped as people Industry of the Year because the laughed. “You’re not normal be- Monticello Economic Develop- cause normal people would be in ment Commission took no part front of the fireplace with a hot in the banquet, as it had in years cup of coffee on a night like this. past. Arkansas’ ranking improves on school breakfast scorecard Special to the Advance

LITTLE ROCK—Studies show more Arkansas students from low-in- come families start the day with a healthy school breakfast, according to the National School Breakfast Program. The NSBP makes it possible for all school children in the U.S. to re- ceive a nutritious breakfast every school day. Arkansas ranks sixth on the annual School Breakfast Scorecard recently released by the Food Research and Action Center, a national anti-hunger advocacy group. The Scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the participation of students in the School Breakfast Program. The study found that 157,877 students from low-income Arkansas fam- ilies participated in school breakfast on an average school day in 2017-18. Fully 99 percent of Arkansas schools that offer school lunch also offer school breakfast. The report finds that 65.7 percent of students from low-income families in Arkansas ate school breakfast for every 100 that received free or re- duced-price school lunch during the 2017-18 school year. This represents a 1.9 percent increase over last year’s numbers and is well above the na- tional average of 57 percent. School breakfast participation nationally has been growing, according to the report. On an average school day during the 2017-18 school year, nearly 12.5 million students from low-income families participated in the national School Breakfast Program, an increase of 1.2 percent over the pri- or school year. In the same time frame, four million more free or reduced price eligible children received school breakfast on an average day than a decade ago. School breakfast participation nationally has also been growing, and several strategies exist to increase it further, including the use of alterna- tive breakfast models, such as breakfast in the classroom, “grab and go,” and second-chance breakfast. Arkansas’ ranking can be attributed in large part to the widespread implementation of Breakfast After the Bell pro- All photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian grams and adoption of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community 2018 WINNERS At the annual Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet Tuesday night, awards were presented in several catego- Eligibility Provision in which high need schools can feed all students at no ries. Top left: Susan Akin (left) and Rev. Melvin Foster were named Man and Woman of the Year. Top right: Kim Patel accepts the award for Business of the charge, the study found. The Arkansas No Kid Hungry campaign, Arkan- Year for Lotus Hospitality Services from last year’s winner, Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Executive Director Allan Nichols. Middle left: From left to right, sas Hunger Relief Alliance and Arkansas Department of Education—with Monticello’s Johnna Cason, UAM’s Chris Sims and Drew Central’s Melanie Brotherton were named Educators of the Year at their respective institutions. the support of Gov. Asa Hutchinson—have made increasing breakfast Middle right: 2nd Chancefurdogs received a new award, Nonprofit of the Year. Bottom left: Drew County Judge Robert Akin (left) presents the Tony Ad- ams family with an award for being named the Drew County Farm Family of the Year. Bottom right: Akin does the same to the Roger Pace family for being See RANKING Page 6A named the Drew County Homestead Family of the Year.

INDEX Opinion...... 4A Calendar...... 2A Religion...... 3B EXTRA! Classifieds...... 7C Sports...... 1C EXTRA! oving epoRteRs Obituaries...... 8A Weddings...... 1B R R OUR 148TH YEAR This year, members of the Advance-Monticellonian staff, armed NUMBER 8 • 24 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW Drew County EHC Scholarship THE ROVING The Drew County Extension Homemakers Clubs will be off ering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2019-20 college year to a student who is a Drew County resident and who will be attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The scholarship will be available at the rate of $500 per semester and may be applied to tuition, books, and/or room and board. Payment will be made to the UAM upon proof of registration for each semester. Application forms are available in the counselor’s offi ces at Monticello and Drew Central high schools, and in the UAM Financial Aid Offi ce. Forms can also be obtained REPORTERS at the Drew County Extension Offi ce in the Drew County Courthouse. All prospective and current UAM students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. All applications must be received by Hazelene McCray, Drew County Extension Agent, by March 15. For more information, contact Claudia Horton, Drew County EHC Education Look who we found this week! Chairperson, at 870-723-2662 or McCray at 870-460-6270. LIHEAP applications NEITHER RAIN NOR SNOW NOR ... The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- tions for Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program winter regular program. The applications will remain open until funds are de- pleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility: 1) Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) Proof of an electric or gas bill—or other energy related statement—for regular assistance. Applications will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (offi ces are closed on Friday). For more information, con- tact either Andrea Crowder, Drew County SEACAC representative, at 870- 460-0842 or SEACAC Central Offi ce LIHEAP Program Director Carolyn Davis at 870-226-2668, extension 307. Crowder’s offi ce is located in the Monticello Department of Human Services building, 444 U.S. Highway 425 North. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 108 West College Avenue, will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events or for more information, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Support for local schools Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. Call the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. Library after-school program The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, is conducting its after-school program. This program is off ered from August to May from 3:30-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. These activities are free for children. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Jennifer at 870-367-8583. Grecian Tour sign-up A Grecian Odyssey student educational tour is being off ered for nine days in June 2019. Students from any school district grades 7-12 are eligible to travel, as well as are college students. Parents and family members are eli- gible to travel with the student. For more information, contact Eva Arrington at 870-224-6545. Now streaming “A Southern Gothic Tale” a feature fi lm that takes place at Monticello’s own, The Allen House, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The fi lm can also be rented or purchased digitally at Amazon.com. The fi lm features local actors. Best Care Connected: 5 hours online The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Research and Extension Melina Long/Advance-Monticellonian Department is off ering a course in Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships SERVICE WITH A SMILE Heather Lowe, a Monticello United States Postal Service worker, helps us send copies of the Advance-Monticellonian to sub- through Eff ective Communication through Monday, Sept. 16. To enroll, scribers at the city’s post offi ce, 1492 North Hyatt Street. visit courses.uaex.edu. For more information, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Go Red for Women Gala The annual Go Red for Women Gala is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the First Assembly of God Church, 915 U.S. Highway 425 North. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 each or $60 for table seating for eight. All ladies are encouraged to dress up in their fi nest red and join in an evening of fun, food, information and door prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the Drew County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health, 940 Scogin Drive. For more information, call the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741. TUESDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19-22 Common Folk dulcimer band tour The Common Folk dulcimer band, which formed through an event at the Ozark Folk Center, will provide multiple performances for children and adults in communities across Southeast Arkansas. Through the Schools Majoring in the Arts program of the Southeast Arkansas Concert Asso- ciation, school-aged children from SEARK’s seven counties will attend performances during their normal school day throughout the week of the tour. In the evenings, Common Folk will perform at various venues for the general public, including the Crossett Public Library (4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19); Paul Michaels in Lake Village (4-6 op,n, on Wednesday, Feb. 20); Rob Reep’s Art Studio on Main Street in Warren (5-6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21); and the Monticello Coff ee Company (4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22). For more information, contact Betsy Anderson at [email protected]. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Best Care: 10 hours of face-to-face trainings The Drew County Extension Offi ce will off er free training in 10 areas for all interested in January and February. The topics include Safe Food Handling; Picky Eating; Children and the Opioid Crisis; Illness Prevention; When Accidents Happen; Grace Under Pressure; Making a Clean Sweep; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Early Childhood; Art Experiences; and Figuring Out Why Children Misbehave. The second session will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Univer- sity of Arkansas at Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 110 University Court. Training classes are registered with the Arkansas Professional Development Registry and supports better begin- nings. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. For more informa- tion, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 7-9 Mary Poppins Jr. musical The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association presents Mary Poppins Jr., a musical and dance production, at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9. Show times are 7 p.m. all three days and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday. For tickets or more information, visit searkconcert.org. Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunt The fourth annual Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunt, a three-day “yard sale” extraordanaire along roughly a 100-mile stretch of Arkansas Highway 35, extending from the Benton/Saline County area on the north end to Monti- cello/Drew County area on the south end—and passing through Sheridan and Grant County, and Rison and Cleveland County as well—is coming up Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9. The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is off ering free booth space on the chamber park- ing lot to all chamber members. For more information or to reserve booth spaces, contact the chamber offi ce at 870-367-6741 or send an email to [email protected]. FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit The 2019 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit, for women veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, is scheduled for Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at the Little Rock Comfort Inn and Suites Presidential, at 707 Interstate 30. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 25. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. that Friday with a social for those who registered early. Check in and late registration, if available, for the summit begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. If space is still available after Feb. 25 registration deadline, late registration will be available. The summit will feature hair and make-up makeovers, career building workshops, small business panels and Veterans Administra- tion healthcare. To attend the event, women veterans should register online before Feb. 25 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veterans-sum- mit-tickets-52634131103. For hotel room reservations, call the hotel directly at 501-687-7700 and ask for the Women Veterans Summit or book online at: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EB73W4. To reserve a booth space, contact Patricia Riley at 501-992-0192 or reserve space online at the Booths and Vendors Only registration for the 2019 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/booths-and- vendors-for-women-veterans-summit-march-9-tickets-52868194192. To sponsor a woman veteran, contact Lisa Evridge at 501-362-6211 or email [email protected]. For more information on any of these matters, contact Sue Harper, District 9 Veteran Service Offi cer, at 870-224-8130. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Book signing Regional author and Monticello native Lavana Jones Kindle, the eldest See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 3A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 3A COMMUNITY CALENDAR State schools recognize more Drew County college students Continued from Page 2A Special to the Advance an emphasis in Educational Leadership. at least a 3.5 GPA, with the same stipula- Two Monticellonians earned degrees from tions. daughter of Harvey L. Jones born on Bearhouse Creek in Drew County, will the University of Central Arkansas. Ryan Almost half of the Drew County honor- be back in the area on Wednesday, March 20 for two appearances con- Twenty-five more Drew County col- nected to a book, “Tales of Bearhouse Creek and Other Stories,” which was lege students either earned degrees or were Case received a bachelor’s degree in Busi- ees—all but one from Monticello—were recently published. In her book, she relates the stories of some 40 Monti- named to academic lists after the fall semes- ness Administration and Ebony Robinson a named to either the Dean’s List or were rec- cello and Drew County families. The book signings will be at 2 p.m. at the ter. Eleven of those students listed Monticel- bachelor’s degree in General Studies. ognized as Presidential Scholars for the fall Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson lo as their hometown; one each from Tillar The remainder of the 13, all from Mon- 2018 semester at UCA. Avenue and at 3:30 p.m. in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Book- and Wilmar were also included. ticello, were honored by the University of Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with store, located inside the new Student Success Center on the UAM campus. Six Drew Countains graduated from Ar- Arkansas at Little Rock for their academic a minimum course load of 12 credit hours For more information, contact the author at [email protected]. kansas State University. Monticello’s Hannah prowess. Two—Jacob Bonfanti and Zaire to qualify for recognition as a Presidential THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 28-30 Grace Kling received a bachelor’s degree in Husband—were on the Chancellor’s List Scholar. Recognition on the Dean’s List re- Boll Weevil Stampede rodeo Biological Sciences, Jordan Deshone Shelton and three—Misael Delacruz, Reagan Gray quires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum This year’s annual Boll Weevil Stampede intercollegiate rodeo will be held a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Janet and Chandolyn Watson—were on the Dean’s course load of 12 credit hours. Thursday through Saturday, March 28-30 at the Drew County Fairgrounds Elizabeth Lane a Specialist in Education certif- List. Monticello’s Emily Clemons, Mary- on Arkansas Highway 35 East. For more information, contact University of icate with an emphasis in Educational Leader- To be eligible for the UALR Chancellor’s Claire Guanzon, Michael Hudson, Ash- Arkansas at Monticello rodeo coach Rusty Jones at 870-460-1014 or the ship and Harold Carl Coggins a master’s degree List, students must earn at least nine credit len McRae and Jessica Stratton all received Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741. in Media Management. hours and at least a 3.9 grade-point average. Presidential Scholar accolades, while Gabri- FRIDAY, JUNE 1 In addition, Taylor Elizabeth Parker of Students must not have D, F, I or “no credit” elle Causey, Karlie Fowler, Jill Funderburg, Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home campus carnival Tillar received a bachelor’s degree in Mar- grades on their semester grade reports. To Moesha Livingston, Jordyn Nowlen and Ie- Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, which operates the Annie B. keting and Wilmar’s Brandie N. Everett a be on the Dean’s List, UALR students must sha Williams of Monticello and Tillar’s Kat- Wells Home in Monticello at 745 Old Warren Road, will sponsor an all-day Specialist in Education certificate, also with earn at least nine credit hours and maintain lyn Reynolds were named to the Dean’s List. campus carnival on Friday, June 1 as a way of thanking churches, donors and volunteers for their assistance. This donor appreciation event is open to the public and includes a tour of the campus houses and a meeting with Vera Lloyd youth. For more information, contact the Little Rock home offi ce DAR HIGHLIGHTS Arkansas encourages at [email protected]. women to explore ONGOING • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the fi rst Thurs- careers in cybersecurity day of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact 870-224- Special to the Advance 1508 by calling or texting. • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. LITTLE ROCK—Gov. Asa the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each month during Hutchinson announced Arkansas’ September through May. The meetings take place in the gymnasium at participation in an innovative cy- Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near bersecurity training partnership Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or who is interested in learn- ing more about home schooling is welcome to attend. For more information, with the SANS Institute, the largest contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367-3701. provider of cybersecurity training • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to noon and certifi cation for professionals the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama Restaurant, in government and commercial located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to institutions worldwide. The part- attend. nership aims to inspire the next • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected generation of cybersecurity profes- children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board sionals and identify talented youth members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. in Arkansas. • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meetings Open to female high school at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to students, the Girls Go CyberStart attend. initiative encourages participants • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jef- to explore their interests in cyber ferson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst Thursday of every studies, learn core cybersecuri- month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. ty skills, and build confi dence in • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the fi rst Tues- problem solving. day of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. Photos courtesy of Jody Gladden Girls Go CyberStart is a free, • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon ev- online game open to all female PRESENTING AWARDS, WELCOMING NEW MEM- ery second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. Cancer patients, students in grades 9 through 12, BERS The Col. David Love Chapter of the Daughters survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. regardless of their prior knowledge • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. of the American Revolution presented its Good Citizens every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 836 Awards recently to fi ve high school seniors (above). The or experience with cybersecurity North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Saturday awards were presented by Regent Jody Gladden (far and information technology. Play- are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon every left) and Sandy Funderburg, the project chairman. The ing alone or on teams, participants Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact 870-723- students were selected by their high school faculty for solve challenges to gain points and 6568. their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. advance through levels, earning • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings The winners (left to right) were Glenn Tate of Monticel- prizes along the way. In addition at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas lo High School, Rylan White of Star City High School, to individual prizes, such as trips, Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more Amaya Salazar of Drew Central High School and Mag- gift certifi cates, and computers, the information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. gie Gavin of Woodlawn High School. The chapter also three in-state schools with the most • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, off ers classes in recently grew by two members (right). The new mem- participants win monetary prizes. cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from 5:30-7 p.m. bers were initiated into the chapter by Chaplain Jan Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages 3-6 can train from Though thousands of students West. From left to right, Gladden and West joined new participated in the CyberStart 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. members Kathy King Swilley and Ann Kling after the • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West program when it was launched in Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each ceremony. 2017 by the SANS Institute, SANS month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. noticed a notable defi cit in par- • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the ticipation by young women, who Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of SEARK Concert Association’s community theater musical upcoming represented only 5 percent of the Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Registration is fi rst-round participants. The Girls not necessary to participate. Those interested do not need to be members of Go CyberStart initiative is the di- Monticello Christian Church to attend. Celebrate Recovery is a support group More than 120 talented com- at the University of Arkansas at ticket prices. rect result of that discovery and is aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, addic- munity members from across the Monticello’s Fine Art Center, be- The premiere will be at 6 p.m. on tions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a joyful life. Meetings designed to specifi cally engage fe- Southeast Arkansas area are join- gins on March 4. A total of 12 March 4.There will be six matinees male high school students. begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large-group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with ing their theatrical efforts to present performances will take place that on March 5-6 for third-grade stu- biblically based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. The Arkansas Department of These small groups are divided into men and women and provide a safe Southeast Arkansas Concert Assoc- week. New this year is a gener- dents, while reserved seating per- Education will collaborate to en- place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. ition’s 2019 musical production, al admission matinee at 3 p.m. formances for ticketholders from courage young women to register • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance Mary Poppins Jr. on March 5, just for senior adults the area are March 7-9. For more and participate in this exciting op- from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in Mc- The performances, taking place (ages 55 and older) with reduced information, call 870-460-1888. portunity. Cloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event is open to the public. The veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. All veterans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. For more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870-367-9669. • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely confi - Some dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been aff ected by another person’s drinking. For more information, contact Jane at 870-723-2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., which operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and Things ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meetings are open to the public. • The city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Change, Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Monday at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. • District Judge Bruce Anderson holds an open court day in the Monticello District Court on the second Tuesday of every month. People interested in But speaking to the judge about old fi nes, driver’s license suspension or any oth- er matter, are advised to be at the court offi ce at 8:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. 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For subscription info call 870-367-5325 CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 20, 2019 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor OPINION 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 [email protected] [email protected] Banquet address Some deserving recognitions should give people Winners at annual Chamber banquet some of Monticello’s fi nest much to ponder For one night in February, all of Mon- OUR VIEW really cooperates with the chamber and As I was sitting at the annual Monticello-Drew ticello comes together to honor some of its Board of Directors to make the night County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet This editorial refl ects the views of the Tuesday night listening to my old buddy Rex Nel- its fi nest citizens. At the annual Monticel- Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. a success. The lone disappointment was son give the keynote address, I couldn’t help but lo-Drew County Chamber of Commerce Other opinions on this page may not that the Monticello Economic Develop- wonder, “What if Monticello and Drew County refl ect this view. really did do the things Rex is praising us for?” awards banquet Tuesday night in the ment Commission, generally a co-spon- I think this city is on the right track but, after Green Room of the University of Arkan- awards that had already been bestowed sor of the banquet, took no active part listening to Rex, we still have a long way to go to get where we want to be. sas at Monticello’s John F. Gibson Uni- were also recognized—the Tony Adams this year. Part of his speech centered on his four years versity Center, that tradition continued. family as Drew County Farm Family of Whatever the reasoning, we missed the as a presidential appointee to the Delta Regional Authority, and the lessons he learned traveling an We applaud and congratulate Rev. the Year and the Roger Pace family as MEDC and its presentation of the 2018 eight-state area and visiting mostly rural towns— Melvin Foster, 2018 Man of the Year; the Drew County Homestead Family of Industry of the Year award. Hopefully, like ours. He discussed his exasperation, and it’s the same irritation I and many Susan Akin, 2018 Woman of the Year; the Year. things will get worked out between the others like me feel living in our Lotus Hospitality, Inc., owners of the We also join in with Glenda Nichols, chamber and the MEDC before next fair town day after day. Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and the chamber’s executive director, in year’s banquet. “The thing that would frus- trate me most,” he said, “is Days Inn, 2018 Business of the year; and thanking all those who turned in nomina- Nichols announced that, beginning that I would go to a town and 2nd Chancefurdogs, LLC, 2018 Non- tions—without them, there would be no with the 2019 awards, residents may being that the leaders knew I was from the federal govern- profi t Business of the Year; as well as the awards. These yearly awards highlight nominate not only Man and Women of ment, they would say, ‘Give Educators of the Year, Drew Central’s some of the best qualities Monticello and the Year candidates but Nonprofi t of the HAROLD us a grant.’ I would say, ‘What COGGINS are you going to do with it?’ Melanie Brotherton, Monticello’s John- Monticellonians have to offer. Year. (The answer) would always be EDITOR’S na Cason and UAM’s Chris Sims. Two And the setting is outstanding. UAM Congratulations to all the winners! IDLINGS the old industrial development mode. “ ‘We’re going to buy some land out here on the edge of town, run water and Busy session sewer lines, put in some roads, throw up a spec building and put up a big sign on the highway— it’s going to say ‘County Industrial Park.’ You’d has been come back a couple of years later and the county industrial park was empty. “They’d ask, ‘What did we do wrong? We built productive this nice industrial park.’ I’d want to scream in some of these towns—‘You don’t get it! The We are now in our sixth week world’s changed!’ I was one of two presidential of the session. More than 140 bills appointees then and I had to be a little political; have already been signed into law, now I’m back at a newspaper full-time; I can say and there are hundreds of bills still what I want to. to be heard in committee. We can “What I would have said then, and what I expect many more to be fi led in would say now, is, ‘Have you looked at your the weeks ahead. school system? It’s not very good. Have you Last Thursday, with a vote of looked at your hospital? It’s not very good. Have 82-14 (two members voted “pres- you looked at the race relations in your town? ent”), the House passed Senate They’re not very good. Have you looked at your Bill 211. This bill cuts the top tax downtown? Three-fourths of the store fronts are rate from 6.9 to 6.6 percent on Jan. empty. Have you looked at your streets leading 1, 2020. It decreases to 5.9 percent into town? There’s trash everywhere.’ ” in 2021. The Arkansas Department He wasn’t condemning Monticello for those of Finance and Administration es- things—in fact he praised our town for “getting it timates this legislation will impact right.” But some of what he said, if you allow the 579,000 Arkansans. Currently, thoughts to sink in, made a whole lot of sense. Arkansas has the highest top mar- Rex applauded our city and county for gaining ginal individual income tax rates population when, all around us, cities and coun- among surrounding states. ties are losing people in droves. What he said In a vote of 93-0, the House rang true; Monticello has gained some 1,200 res- passed SB 151, idents since the 1990 U.S. Census. To keep those which estab- folks and to attract others, though, we need to lishes a fund take heed to the warning signs—many of which to assist the Rex unknowingly outlined Tuesday night. University of “I’ve been to a lot of towns in an eight-state Arkansas for area,” he said. “I’m no economic expert but I can Highway funding plan is necessary Medical Sci- drive around for about an hour and a half and ences Winthrop generally tell if a place has it going on or not— P. Rockefeller just by driving around and looking. LEANNE Cancer Institute I want to discuss the details of the for electric vehicles. These registration that driver would pay an additional $33 “I get so tired of these towns that are chasing BURCH in its ongoing the ‘Acme Widget Company’ because they think $300 million highway funding plan that fees are necessary so that those vehicles annually, or $2.70 a month. efforts to gain it will solve all their problems—‘It’ll bring 500 I presented last week that is necessary to will contribute their fair share to road But under the middle-income tax cut I ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT a National jobs into town and save the place.’ I’d say you’re repair and maintain Arkansas’ existing maintenance. signed into law in 2015, Arkansans who Cancer Institute not going to get the Acme Widget Company. highways and bridges and to expand our The plan will draw on dedicated reve- earn $35,000 a year save $110 in taxes; designation. “Let me tell you what you might get if you roadways as the state grows. nue from casinos for highway construc- those who earn $50,000 save $246 in Having a National Cancer Insti- played your cards right. If you do the right things, According to tion, with a commitment to fund at least taxes; and those who earn $75,000 save tute-Designated Cancer Center in those kids who grew up in this town may go off Arkansas Department $35 million annually in new money. Arkansas will improve access to to college somewhere else and may live some- of Transportation, the This represents a new and unprec- $470 a year. The tax cuts for low-income earners clinical trials, cancer treatment and where else for a while, but they may say, ‘Where department would edented commitment of $85 million screenings in Arkansas. I grew up was a good place. I’m getting married, be able to improve annually when it is combined with our combined with the decrease in the state’s Cancer is the second-leading I’m going to have children and I want to raise my 7,300 of the 7,900 existing transfer of $50 million each year sales taxes on groceries will be worth cause of death in Arkansas. Over kids where I was raised.’ miles of the Arkansas to highways. $110 million in 2019. the past 28 years, nationwide can- “They come back, they start a business. They highway network that Another piece of the plan calls for the Arkansas’ roads are in urgent need of cer-related deaths have decreased might have a couple of employees to start with; ASA carries 90 percent of continuation of the existing half-cent attention, which is amusingly clear by by 5 percent, but in Arkansas in five years, they might have 10. You might get all traffi c daily. The state sales tax, which now supports high- the rate of cancer-related deaths HUTCHINSON this quip from the owner of two tire and lucky; in 10 years, they might have 100 if it takes plan would create an way construction bonds but will expire in has increased by nine percent 9 off. Your chances of succeeding there, though, auto repair shops in Central Arkansas, estimated 3,900 jobs 2023. I am asking the General Assembly percent. are much better than it is going off to Illinois or GOVERNOR’S who said, “I like the roads just the way REPORT annually and generate to refer this to the ballot box for a vote Other legislation passing the Michigan and getting the Acme Widget Company they are.” House last week include: to suddenly move here.” $8 billion in econom- in 2020. We all want to fi x our roads and to • SB 149: A bill that would Sound painfully familiar? ic activity. While the plan does include a neces- build new ones where we need them. I prohibit abortion in the event the “It’s about putting the focus back on your A large portion of the funding for the sary increase in user fees, the tax cuts am hopeful the members of the General Supreme Court overturns Roe v. downtown,” Rex said, “and making sure half your plan would come from new revenues of the past four years more than cover Assembly will pass this plan, which is Wade or if a constitutional amend- store fronts aren’t empty. It’s cleaning the streets from casinos, as well as existing state it. To put it in perspective, an Arkansan ment is adopted giving authority to up leading into town. It’s providing amenities revenues. driving 20,000 miles annually in a car a long-range strategy to bring our road the states to regulate abortion. such as hiking trails and biking trails to people. The plan calls for a $100 registration that averages 18 miles to the gallon will system up to date and keep it that way far • SB 168: This bill adds 24-hour That is all economic development in the 21st fee for hybrid vehicles and a $200 fee use 555 gallons of gas. Under this plan, into the future. century.” manned fi re stations to the loca- Conspicuous by its absence was the part the tions where a parent can relinquish Monticello Economic Development Commis- an infant. This bill also allows sion usually plays in these annual banquets. We for the use of a Safe Haven Baby ArDOT program would add millions Box at Safe Haven locations if it discussed it over salad; the tickets for the night were even printed with the words “Chamber/ includes a dual alarm system to MEDC Awards Banquet” on the top line. While notify authorities. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, legislators statewide election. It went into effect Those are state motor fuel taxes. • House Bill 1014: This bill there were individual members of the MEDC in and private business groups joined in 2013 and is scheduled to expire in Motorists also pay federal motor fuel attendance, I couldn’t help but notice the MEDC requires that bleeding control to propose a highway program that 2023. taxes. training be taught as part of played no part in the annual awards, to the point would add $300 million a year in The governor’s highway proposal The president of the Arkansas of there not being an Industry of the Year as in high school health courses. The revenue for the Ar- would allow voters to decide whether Trucking Association was at the Department of Education advised See EDITOR Page 5A kansas Department to extend the tax permanently. If vot- presentation of the highway program, our committee that this is already of Transportation. ers approve the proposal to extend it, which the trucking group supports. being worked into the high school The plan also the half-cent tax would produce about The plan calls for raising almost $2 health curriculum. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN would add $110 $206 million a year. That amount million from higher registration fees • HB 1231: This bill ensures million a year for would be divided according to the tra- on electric and hybrid vehicles. journalism students at public cities and counties ditional “70-15-15” split of highway The state reported that 802 electric higher education institutions have Serving Drew County since 1870 to maintain local money in Arkansas, meaning that the vehicles were registered in January. freedom of expression. It states EDDIE roads. state gets 70 percent while cities and They would pay an additional $200 in a student media advisor is not to TOM WHITE ...... Publisher The bulk of the counties each get 15 percent. fees. In January, 18,777 hybrids were be disciplined or dismissed for CHEATHAM revenue would come The highway proposal includes registered and they would pay an protecting the rights of a student from extending another $58 million a year from an ARKANSAS additional $100. journalist. HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor SENATE REPORT permanently the increase on gasoline and diesel fuel The final piece of the revenue plan The House also passed HB current half-cent taxes at the wholesale level. The in- is to dedicate $35 million in casino 1174 that amends the civil service Published each Wednesday by: sales tax that is ded- crease would raise the motor fuel tax taxes to highway projects. Last No- system law concerning the age of icated to highway projects. Arkansas on gasoline from 21.5 to 24.5 cents a DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. vember, Arkansas voters approved the eligibility. Upon approval from the voters approved the half-cent tax by a gallon. On diesel, the increase would 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 margin of 58 to 42 percent in a 2012 be from 22.5 to 28.5 cents a gallon. See CHEATHAM Page 5A See BURCH Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. 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tunity Zones” which are desig- BURCH nated to be in economic distress. Oversight crucial as VA rolls out major reforms There are 85 opportunity zones in Continued from Page 4A Arkansas. Those looking for an example of how MISSION Act, which is a major overhaul This message was echoed during a recent The House Judiciary Committee individual city board, this lowers passed SB 152. It reforms juvenile Washington can find common ground of how veterans receive health care, and the subcommittee hearing I chaired about the the age of eligibility for fi refi ghters should look no further than the important Forever GI Bill, which significantly updates VA’s implementation of its new electronic justice system by utilizing the val- from 21 to 18. idated risk assessment tool. It also work Congress has done—and continues their educational benefits. While the De- health record system. The House Insurance and Com- to do—for veterans. The Senate Veterans’ partment of Veterans Affairs works to im- With all of these reforms underway creates plans for diversion options merce Committee advanced SB to maximize benefi ts for juvenile Affairs Committee’s hear- plement the changes brought about by these simultaneously, it is vital for VA to share 105, which allows a government ing room is traditionally new statutes, it’s also undertaking one of information openly—even pre-decisional offenders. entity, on its own or in partnership The deadline to fi le proposed one of the most bipartisan the largest information technology modern- information—so that we can work together with a private entity, to apply for places in Washington. It is ization projects in our nation’s history. The and have a common understanding of the constitutional amendments was grants or loans to provide broad- Feb. 13. A total of 31 amendments also one of the busiest. VA simply cannot successfully accomplish impact of changes, including costs, and are band in unserved areas. In the last Congress, all of this without working collaboratively able to assess challenges that may arise. were fi led. The topics addressed The House Aging, Children and vary from term limits to highway under Chairman Johnny with Congress. We share the common goal of VA’s Youth, Legislative, and Military Isakson’s (R-Ga.) leader- In the spirit of cooperation, the leadership success, and our hope is that early, frequent funding. Our legislature can refer Affairs Committee advanced SB up to three amendments to voters ship, we held 30 hearings, of the Congressional committees that share and fully transparent dialogs will allow the 4, which creates a legislative task JOHN considered 56 pieces of oversight responsibilities of the department VA and Congress to jointly head off the on the November 2020 ballot. BOOZMAN force to examine issues related to You can review the proposed legislation and sent 17 of recently sent a letter to VA Secretary Robert kind of serious missteps we have seen in veteran affairs. President Trump’s nomi- Wilkie to request that the department work some recent implementation efforts. All of amendments on our website, www. U.S. SENATE In a vote of 56-40, the House arkansashouse.org. REPORT nees to serve our veterans closely with Congress throughout the im- the changes being implemented require VA voted in favor of Senate Joint to the full Senate. plementation process. to be more open, transparent, complete and On our website, we’ve also Resolution 3. This resolution seeks posted details on the Gov. Asa That spirit of cooper- As the chairman of the Senate Appropri- candid when engaging with Congress in to apply to the U.S. Congress ation continued on the Senate floor. Last ations Subcommittee on Military Construc- the critical implementation stages of these Hutchinson’s proposal for highway to call a convention of states to funding. I expect we will get to Congress, the Senate passed 23 major tion, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, programs. propose amendments to the U.S. pieces of veterans-related legislation. As a I was one of the eight cosigners of this Congress must be a full and true partner address highway funding this Constitution under the provisions result, the President signed into law bills letter. in the implementation of critical laws and week and next. of Article V. The resolution states that significantly enhance healthcare, edu- The letter represents a good faith out- initiatives. I believe that Secretary Wilkie Thank you for the privilege the proposed amendments would cation, retirement and other benefits for our reach effort from the critical members of agrees with us in that regard and will work of representing District 9. I’ve be limited to imposing fi scal re- veterans. Congress who will be overseeing the VA’s hand-in-hand with us to ensure that the heard from many of you regarding straints on the federal government, Now comes the heavy lift of implement- efforts. It is aimed at ensuring there is an many positive changes Congress has passed concerns about various pieces of limiting power and jurisdiction ing those new laws, some of which are ongoing, positive dialogue between Con- into law for our veterans have the intended legislation. I’m always happy to quite significant. This list includes the VA gress and the VA throughout the process. impact. of the federal government, and answer questions. congressional term limits. The best way to reach me is The House Education Commit- email (leanne.burch@arkansas- tee advanced SB1 99, which states house.org). You can also message HELPFUL DONATION a school counselor shall spend me on Facebook or leave a phone at least 90 percent of his or her message to be delivered at 501- Hutchinson signs working time providing direct and 682-6211. Finally, you can leave indirect services to students. a message on my home phone at The House Revenue and Taxa- 870-460-0773, although it may tion Committee advanced SB 196. take a few days to respond to 5.9 tax bill into law This bill provides tax incentives to those. I look forward to hearing Special to the Advance responsive to the needs of Ar- businesses that invest in “Oppor- from you. kansas.” LITTLE ROCK—Thursday, With the passage of SB 211, Gov. Asa Hutchinson praised 100 percent of Arkansas taxpay- Several proposed amendments the House of Representatives for ers will benefit from nearly $250 CHEATHAM would change the process by which citizens’ groups can re- passing his 5.9 tax plan and an- million in reduced income taxes. Continued from Page 4A nounced his plan to sign the bill write the Constitution by circulat- Also signs salary ing petitions, gathering signatures into law this week. The govenor opening of four casinos. signed the bill Tuesday in cere- increase for teachers and getting their measures placed A competing highway pro- on statewide ballots. monies at the Capitol. With educators, teachers in posal is House Bill 1260, which One proposal would repeal “The Arkansas House (Thurs- training, and the commissioner would transfer funds from the fiscal sessions of the legislature, day) joined the Senate in making of education looking on Monday, state’s general account to high- which are held in even-num- history by passing the 5.9 tax-re- Hutchinson signed into law House ways when revenue from sales bered years. The first fiscal ses- duction plan,” Hutchinson said. “I Bill 1145, the bill that raises min- taxes exceed $2.5 billion. It also sion was in 2010, before which am grateful for all the work that imum teacher pay by $4,000 over would add a new wholesale tax culminated in the passage of this the legislature met in regular the next four years. on gas and diesel. The bill is in bill, which makes our tax structure session every two years. “This is an important day for a House committee. more competitive and fair. Another measure would allow Arkansas teachers, who will start By the deadline for filing “This is the third phase of my their career at a salary that better the legislature to limit punitive three-part plan to reform Ar- proposed constitutional amend- damages in civil lawsuits, as refl ects the importance of the job ments, 46 measures had been kansas’s tax code. In 2015 and and our respect for their role in the well as non-economic damages submitted by legislators. In each in 2017, I signed into law the lives of our children,” Hutchinson such as damages for pain and regular session, the legislature two biggest income tax cuts in said. “It’s also an important day for suffering. the state’s history. With the pas- our state as we signal yet again that can refer up to three proposed Several of the proposed sage of Senate Bill 211 today, Arkansas is a great place to live, to amendments to voters. Those amendments are “shells,” 100 percent of Arkansas taxpay- work, and to teach school. This will referred during the 2019 session meaning that their general topic ers ultimately will benefit from allow us to retain our homegrown will be on the general election is listed but the details must be nearly $250 million in reduced teachers and attract talented teach- ballot in November of 2020. added later. taxes. ers from other states.” “The immediate benefit of The bill will increase the mini- these historic reductions is that mum starting salary in 168 of the His address, though, should Arkansans keep more of their state’s 235 school districts begin- EDITOR help those in attendance focus on what we’re not doing as well paychecks. The long-term ben- ning in the 2019-20 school year. Continued from Page 4A efit to all Arkansans is that the Teacher pay has been one of (empty downtown store fronts, dilapidated houses and build- lowered tax rate puts us in the Hutchinson’s top priorities since years past. same bracket with most of our ings all over town, grown-up his election in 2014. Under the I’m in no way disparaging neighboring states, which is sig- lots—many with discarded tires, governor’s leadership, the mini- the work of either the Chamber nificant to CEOs who want to cars and other things that make mum teacher salary has increased or the MEDC, but sometimes move into other states. four times. Over the next four them look like they belong on it would be nice if those two “I particularly want to thank years, HB 1145 will increase the the old television show Sanford (House) Speaker (Matthew) starting salary to $36,000 annually, entities showed the people here and Son, etc.) and try our best Shepherd (R-El Dorado) and an increase of 13 percent. they can work together for to improve our situation. (Senate) President Pro Tempore Photo courtesy of Jason Carson the good of Drew County and Here’s a novel idea: Let’s try (Jim) Hendren (R-Gravette) for Five of the eight the teachers MONEY WELL SPENT Cash Saver store manager Jason Carson (center) Monticello more than one night to improve the parts of our city their leadership in achieving a who joined the governor for the bill presents a $3,640 check to Gwen Robinson (left) and Krystal Pinkus for a year for two hours. that need our attention before three-fourths vote in both hous- signing were Arkansas Teachers of the Monticello High School Safe Prom. Carson said he would like to thank Rex said it and I agree that next year’s Chamber/MEDC es. This was not easy, but the 82- the Year. Two were members of the all the customers who bought barbecue at a recent cookout in the store’s Monticello has great school dis- (hopefully) banquet. Who’s vote margin in the House was a Teacher Leader Advisory Group parking lot at 345 North Main Street to make this donation possible. tricts and improving health care. with me? statement of overwhelming bi- who met with Hutchinson last year partisan support. as he formulated the details of the S

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The The University of Arkansas at Monticello is now accepting nominations for the UAM Distinguished have demonstrated achievements in their voca- available details such as graduation year, or years guest speaker will be the Honorable Quincey M. tional field bringing distinction to themselves and attended UAM, hometown, place of residence cur- Alumnus/Alumna Award. This award is present- Ross, who is the Circuit Judge for the 10th Judicial formed a record of accomplishment. rently, employment, etc. and including any other ed annually at commencement for outstanding District, Fourth Division. • Service to the community: The recipient must information which demonstrates the worthiness of service to one’s profession, community and alma Ross is the youngest elected African-American exhibit integrity and a demonstrated commitment the nominee for this honor. judge in Arkansas and is a native of Southeast Ar- mater and is the highest honor bestowed by the to service and bettering the lives of others through Nominations may be submitted by email to kansas. university to graduates. This year’s recipient will volunteer efforts. [email protected] or by postal mail to UAM The event is open to all UAM students as well be recognized on Friday, May 10 at the spring • Service and support to UAM: The recipient’s Alumni Association, Attn: Lisa Jo Ross, P.O. 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Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to cent Hospital in Little Rock. She Online guestbook: www.ste- Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Bap- Wednesday, February 13, 2019. phensondearman.com. tist Health Medical Center in Little Mary Lou was born in Drew Coun- [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. was born August 10, 1948 in Mon- ticello to the late A.L. Calhoun and (Paid obituary) Rock. She was born January 23, ty on August 24, 1933 to the late 1943 in Monticello, a daughter of Virgil Levi and Velma Glennon Eddie Holt officiating. husband, she was also preceded in Thelma Miles Calhoun. Nellie Jo Millen In lieu of flowers, donations may death by two brothers, Copeland She was a retired supervisor at the late Winston and Lucille Gard- White. Bostian ner. She was a foster grandparent, a be made to Boys and Girls Club of Hughes and Virgil Hughes. Burlington Industries and of the McGehee, P.O. Box 495, McGe- Survivors include one son, Glenn Baptist faith, attending Pauline Nellie Jo Millen Bostian, 77, of She was preceded in death McGehee Hospital Auxiliary vol- by three sisters, Margaret Pierce, unteer and was hee 71654. Arrangements were by (Jeannie) Johnston of Harrell; one Missionary Baptist Church. In ad- Monticello died Saturday, Febru- Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service daughter, Linda (Rick) Rowe of dition to her parents, she was also ary 16, 2019, at Jefferson Regional Erma Cotton and Melba Wil- a member of liams; and one brother, Ira Gardner. of McGehee. Online guestbook: Lake Village; five grandsons, Alan preceded in death by one son, Alan Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She the Presbyte- Survivors include four chil- rian Women’s www.griffinculpepper.com. (Jackie) Johnston, Phillip (Jessica) Dewayne Lasiter, and one brother, was born February 15, 1942, in (Paid obituary) Johnston, Wesley Rowe, Cameron Drew County to the late Joe Millen dren, Ronald Gardner of Monti- Association. Johnny Calhoun. cello, Stephanie Fisher-Dietrich Mary Lou was Rowe and Ryan (Madison) Rowe; Survivors include her husband, and Mildred Calhoun Millen. Virginia Nell In addition to her husband and (Boris) of Golden Isles, Ga., Dors- a member and five great-grandchildren, Anna, Ben Lasiter of Wilmar; one daugh- Hughes Johnston parents, she was also preceded in ey Fisher of Atlanta and Dalton elder of First Jack, Wyatt, Carley and Palmer; one ter, Tina Hillyard of Fayetteville; Maurice Fisher of Loganville, Virginia Nell Hughes Johnston, brother, Rev. Charles Hughes of Es- two sons, Dusty Lasiter of Wilmar death by a daughter, Judy Ham- Presbyterian mock; a sister, Barbara Millen; and Ga.; five brothers, Winston Gard- AKIN Church of Mc- 90, of Monticello passed away till Springs, Tenn.; two brothers-in- and Michael Joe (Shawn) Lasiter of ner Jr. of Pine Bluff, Joe Dean law, Larry (Lonelle) Johnston and Monticello; three brothers, Ralph a great-grandson, Ridley Bostian. Gehee. Friday, February 15, 2019 at Belle Survivors include one son, Don (Eyeliner) Gardner and Bobby She was pre- View Estates Rehabilitation and Mike (Charlena) Johnston; three sis- Calhoun and Jim Calhoun, both of (Mary) Gardner Sr., both of Los ters-in-law, Jean (Harold) Foreman, the Barkada community, and Ger- (Teresa) Bostian of Monticello; ceded in death by her parents. Sur- Care Center in Monticello. She was one daughter, Bettye (Tommy) Jud- Angeles, Robert (Annette) Gardner Kay Johnston and Martha Wood; ald Calhoun of the Green Hill com- vivors include her sons, Ricky Don born May 6, 1928 in Drew Coun- kins of Monticello; a son-in-law, Sr. of Tillar and Dennis Gardner of and a host of nieces, nephews, (Sandy) Henderson of Columbia, ty to the late Copeland M. Hughes munity; four sisters, Wanda West of Lonnie Hammock of Monticello; Monticello; 10 grandchildren, An- Mo., and Randy Joe Henderson and and Virda Gilliam Hughes. great-nieces and great-nephews. Warren, Barbara Beaty of Monti- seven grandsons, David and Jack- tonio “Tony” Remley, Amber Jones, Ronny Wayne (Sara) Henderson, She was the widow of Harrell Funeral services were Monday, cello, Sandra Parker of Rowell and ey Bostian, Jonathan and Joseph Rachel Gardner, Brittney Brooks, both of McGehee; her daughter, Johnston, a retired teacher and February 18, 2019 at Stephen- Judy Tipton of Conway; four grand- Hammock, and James, Daniel and Chana Isom, Lakedra Gardner, Karen Jane (Dan) Latch of Heber librarian and a member of Rose son-Dearman Chapel with burial sons, Dewayne (Marissa) Norrell Thomas Judkins; seven great-grand- Joshua Guy, Joseph Jones, Jasmine Springs; eight grandchildren; and Hill Cumberland Presbyterian following in Oakland Cemetery. of Little Rock, Nikolas Hillyard of sons; four great-granddaughters; Fisher and Camry Gardner; and 14 nine great-grandchildren. Church. She received a bachelor’s Visitation was Sunday evening at Bentonville, Noah Gage Hillyard and two step great-grandsons. great grandchildren. Graveside services were held degree in Education from Arkansas the funeral home. of Fayetteville and Dustin (Ash- Funeral services were Tuesday, Funeral services were Saturday, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at A&M College (now the Universi- Memorials may be made ley) Lasiter of Columbia, La.; one February 19, 2019, at Stephen- February 16, 2019 at Stephen- 16th Section Cemetery in Drew ty of Arkansas at Monticello) and to Arkansas Hospice or Rose granddaughter, Madison Lasiter of son-Dearman Funeral Chapel. son-Dearman Chapel in Monticel- County, with Rev. Charles Graham a degree in Library Science from Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Milo; and four great-grandchildren, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery lo with burial following in Brooks officiating. A Celebration of Life East Texas State University in Church. Online guestbook: www. Cecily Brooke, Bentley Alan, Tan- in Drew County. Family visitation Chapel Cemetery. service followed at First Presbyte- Commerce, Texas. stephensondearman.com. dyn Rhette and Tyler Reid. was Monday evening at the funeral Online guestbook: www.ste- rian Church of McGehee, with Rev. In addition to her parents and (Paid obituary) Funeral services were Sunday, home. phensondearman.com.

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By Kenneth Bridges plane there, parking it at a local to a peacetime economy, and the arts. In 1956, she helped develop father. Beginning in 1972, she age of 96. Advance correspondent airstrip while she attended class- Oil Boom faded in the region. the South Arkansas Symphony spent years carefully restoring Her stately home is currently es. She also eventually attend Additionally, the area’s pop- Orchestra, one of the first sym- the home to its former glory, on the market. The South Ar- The world is often fortunate the University of Texas. She ulation had declined from the phonies in Arkansas. In 1964, earning it a place on the Na- kansas Arts Center continues to enough to produce those great married El Dorado businessman mid-1920s peak, and there were she helped organize the South tional Register of Historic Plac- thrive as a creative outlet for spirits who see beauty all around William C. Nolan in 1936 and many powerful oil corpora- Arkansas Arts Center, which es in 1973 and several awards local artists and performers and them and want to share it with the two made a home in El Dora- tions on the national and world has hosted plays, musicals, and for preservation in the coming offers after-school programs in the world. One of those figures, do for their 68 years of marriage stage. Barely 29 years old her- numerous art exhibitions while years, including the first John art and theater for children. Theodosia Nolan, was the em- together, eventually having four self, it was a daunting decision encouraging the development of B. Abbott Award for Historic Dr. Ken Bridges is a Profes- bodiment of southern style and children. for Nolan. Trusting her brother’s artistic talents in Union County. Preservation from the South Ar- sor of History and Geography at grace in an age when that all too In 1941, the family was dev- skills and her own instincts, she Her bequest provided an import- kansas Historical Foundation in South Arkansas Community Col- often seemed to be fading. astated by the sudden death of decided to pool her money in ant creative outlet for the area 2008. lege in El Dorado where he lives This underscored her thirst Charles H. Murphy Sr. This left and form the C.H. Murphy Co., and let the imaginations of res- She was renowned for her with his wife and six children. for adventure the only brother, Charles Jr., which would later become Mur- idents soar. generous spirit as a philanthro- He is the author of seven books, and it was her in charge of the family’s many phy Oil. In the end, the effort to One of her proudest achieve- pist and as a mother and grand- and his columns can be found sharp busi- business interests at the age of create what would become one ments was the restoration of mother. She continued to travel, in more than 40 papers across ness sense that 21. The family rallied and pulled of the largest companies in the the 1839 Cherokee Plantation enjoy family, and live with a Arkansas. Dr. Bridges can be prompted her together, and the Murphy busi- United States was led by a broth- in Natchitoches, La., a planta- sense of joy and grace until she reached by email at kbridges@ to work with ness empire continued to pros- er and sister who were not even tion once owned by her grand- passed away in May 2014 at the southark.edu. her brother and per under its second generation 30 years old. sisters to cre- of leadership. Murphy Oil would become ate a Fortune In 1946, just after World War a huge success, but none of Theodosia Nolen 500 company, II, the 26-year-old Charles Mur- this fazed Nolan in the slight- Murphy Oil. phy Jr., came to the family with est. With her fortune growing, Born Theodosia Murphy in a radical plan: to start a new she was determined to give back El Dorado in 1917, she was the oil company in El Dorado. The to the community. The gift she daughter of bank owner Charles prospects seemed risky on the gave was the gift of beauty in a H. Murphy Sr. She grew up surface as other major oil com- region often hardened by years in the Oil Boom days in South panies continued to operate in of backbreaking work. Arkansas, when small farm and South Arkansas, the nation’s By the 1950s, she became timber towns of the area explod- economy slowed as it returned known as a great patron of the Since 2011, Stone Bank ed with throngs of prospectors, has closed FSA and oilfield workers and others de- USDA loans in excess of termined to make a living from the black gold found deep under I PAY CA$H the surface of South Arkansas. for gold, coins, guns, antiques, collectibles, Though her only brother, even entire estates . . . almost anything of value. Charles H. Murphy Jr., was be- $175 ing groomed as a businessman, Get your cash now. 870-370-2680 she worked hard to educate her- self and entertain her taste for MILLION adventure. At the age of 16, in 1933, she learned to fly an air- Monticello Monument Company plane in a time before women • All colors of granite available were not even hired as commer- cial pilots. 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an indigo factory to support his family. The outer man is the physical body, affl iction is “light,” compared to the glory Developing endurance He was on the fi eld for seven years before whereas the inner man is your spiritual it produces, which is a “weight” (heavy!). Endurance is a powerful word. It leading the fi rst Indian to Christ and bap- life. God wants you to be “strengthened Finally, we will realize that while our af- means the ability to continue despite pain tizing him. Imagine that—Ssven years! with power through His Spirit in the inner fl iction now is “momentary,” it creates an and hardship. The word itself conveys After learning the language, he trans- man” (Ephesians 3:16). If you want to effect that is “eternal”—Our suffering will strength, fortitude, toleration and a multi- lated the Bible into Bengali and Sanskrit, endure as a Christian, to be strong and end, but its positive results will continue. tude of patience. Endurance is the power only to see his print shop and all his work godly, not faint and lose heart, you must Seek to view your affl iction from God’s to go through an unpleasant or diffi cult burn to the ground in 1812. But William daily renew the inner man. perspective. process or situation without giving way, Carey had endurance. He admitted his fi rst Just as we care for the outer man, by • Third: You must constantly focus on without giving up— translation was not his best, and immedi- food, cleansing and clothing; So we need the eternal—It takes perception—“While and without giving in. ately set about on a new translation. And to care for our inner man—our spiritual we look not at the things which are seen, When you think he was right. man—by feeding on God’s Word and but at the things which are not seen; for about it, endurance The newer translation Carey produced prayer (Matthew 4:4; Acts 17:11; Psalm the things which are seen are temporal, but is one of the leading is still in use today. 88:9), and by fellowshipping together, the things which are not seen are eternal” character qualities we William Carey is quoted as saying, “Ex- (Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 3:13). Be per- (2 Corinthians 4:18). If you would develop endurance, you admire most in people pect great things from God—attempt great sistent renewing your inner man. things for God.” Because William Carey • Second: You must rightly evaluate must focus on doing things that have we consider heroes. endured, more than 1,400 people came to affl iction—It takes perspective—“For mo- eternal value and not waste time on tem- Think about George Larry Clements Christ over the three decades that followed mentary, light affl iction is producing for porary, passing things. Paul readily gave Washington at Valley those fi rst diffi cult years. us an eternal weight of glory far beyond up his home life, income and reputation Forge, Abraham Lin- Someone said, “The race is not always all comparison” (2 Corinthians 4:17). because he focused on the eternal. coln during the War Between the States, to the swift, but to those who keep on run- We have a tendency to exaggerate af- What should we focus on that is eter- the life and death of our Lord Jesus, His ning,” and that rightly defi nes endurance. fl iction—when we need to rightly evaluate nal? People—every person will exist for- apostles and His followers throughout So, how can we learn to endure? Fortu- it. When you must suffer as a Christian, ever; Heaven—it is God’s throne and will centuries of persecution. The list of heroes nately, the apostle Paul knew a great deal thians 4:11), but they also knew “that He you need to keep it in perspective, so you be home to all believers; God’s Word—it who endured hardship is long. about durability and tenacity in life, and who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us will not become discouraged and quit. You is eternal (Psalm 119:18; Matthew 24:35), William Carey, the fi rst Baptist mis- in 2 Corinthians 4 shared how to develop also with Jesus and will present us with can do that by comparing the cost to the everlasting and unchanging. In the midst sionary to India, was a man of incredible endurance. you” (2 Corinthians 4:14). reward—the affl iction to its effect—the of affl iction—focus on the eternal—God’s endurance. With his wife Dorothy and As Paul led up to addressing the need Paul then shares how “we do not lose hurt to the blessing it will bring. Paul did perspective. their four children under nine years old, for endurance, he began with four pairs of heart,” in the fi nal three verses (2 Corin- this when he wrote; “our momentary light With God’s help, develop endurance, they sailed from England in 1793. They contrasting conditions of diffi culty paired thians 4:16-18). He gave three ways to affl iction” is producing for us “an eternal and keep on keeping on, walking with the did not know they would never see their with enablement he had faced: ”We are af- develop endurance: weight of glory far beyond all compari- Lord! homeland again. fl icted in every way, but not crushed—per- • First: You must daily renew the inward son.” Larry Clements is the senior adult pas- During their fi rst two years, two plexed, but not despairing—persecuted, man—It takes persistence—“Therefore When we evaluate our suffering com- tor at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, children died, and Dorothy went insane but not forsaken” and “struck down, but we do not lose heart, but though our outer pared to its product, we will fi nd that: Our 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticello, and and required constraints until her death not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). He man is decaying, yet our inner man is “affl iction” ends in “glory”—We may is the Advance-Monticellonian’s devotion- 15 years later. During that time, Carey’s said they were “constantly being delivered being renewed day by day” (2 Corinthians suffer now, but it will result in incompa- al writer. You can contact him by email at support got so low he had to take a job at over to death for Jesus’ sake” (2 Corin- 4:16). rable praise! Then we will realize that our [email protected].

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Enon Baptist Monticello Christian Church Old Catholic 367-5325. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 233 South Dillard 367-2686 Insurance Agent 367-2561 Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church James Insurance Agency 621 West Bolling St. Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ 367-3208 FARMERS® 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 Church of Christ AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Other 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Kennedy Boulevard Ark of Faith McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church First Baptist Church of Christ 1222 Hwy. 83 S. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. Main • 367-3449 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 723-8230 Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA on the devotional page, please call First Baptist of Lacey Church of God Christ Church Liz Cannatella, CPA 160 Junction Valley Rd. 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. First Free Will Baptist (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 620 North Conley Florence Full Gospel 1351 Hwy. 278 W. 367-1134 870-413-8162 Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 Trinity New Beginnings Church of God First Missionary Baptist 607 N. Gabbert St. Fountain of Life 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 (870) 820-5500 or (870) 226-6386 Christian Center 910 Old Warren Road 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill 367-5087 Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Church of God Community Baptist in Christ (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. House of Refuge 460-9926 Revival Center Church of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt Outreach Ministry 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. Main Trinity Full Gospel Church 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 367-2471 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-7304 THE Green Hill United Methodist Mount Tabor Missionary 372 Green Hill Rd. PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Lacey United Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 20, 2019 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Church briefs New tech developments rapidly Shepherds’ Center presentation and singing. Host Campground Road near Mon- issa Pace welcome all college expanding Bible’s global reach offers 2019 classes pastor Timothy Jones and the ticello. The remaining dates in students to attend. For more in- church congregation invite all 2019 are May 30, Aug. 29 and formation, contact the church at Organized by members of var- to attend. For more information, Oct. 31. The program will con- 870-460-5999, email thegreatia- From ChristianHeadlines.com novation and information offi cer to ious area churches, with classes contact Elizabeth Henry at el- tinue until about 8:30 p.m. This [email protected] or visit Christian Post. “They are beginning New developments in technol- to say, instead of just us helping you geared toward those who are age [email protected]. is a time of class singing with tgiatemple.org. ogy have been rapidly expanding 55 or older, Shepherds’ Center is Pentecostal Faith church sales white Westerners do this, we want to Revival scheduled directors choosing songs they the reach of the Gospel around the do it; help us learn how to do it.” holding six Tuesday classes for Pentecostal Faith Church Of at Cominto Baptist would like to hear their classes world. Locals who speak the native heart interested participants that be- sing. There will be several spe- God In Christ, 111 Briarcliff The Bible translation software, Cominto Baptist Church, 133 language can translate and word- gan Tuesday at the Family Life cial performances mixed in with Street, will be having a church “Paratext”—used by Wycliffe Bi- check quickly and more accurately, Center of First United Methodist South Cominto Road south of the class singing and a time of sale on Saturdays. For more in- ble Translators—has been recently Monticello off Arkansas High- shortening the amount of time it Church, 317 South Main Street. refreshments and fellowship fol- formation, contact Pastor Robert adapted to a mobile-friendly version takes to produce God’s word in a way 35, will host a revival at 7 One $10 fee is requested to cov- lowing the singing. The church Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. called “Paratext Lite.” This enables new tongue. Nationals can do most p.m. nightly beginning Tuesday Holmes Chapel seeks pianist er expenses for the six-week ex- is located about seven miles missionaries all over the world to of the initial drafting of the text, and perience. Other classes will be and continuing through Friday, north of Monticello—take U.S. Holmes Chapel Presbyterian use the technology in more remote Wycliffe follows with consulting on Feb. 26 and March 5, 12, 19 March 1. Five different speakers Highway 425 North and turn Church, 527 East McCloy Ave- contexts where the equipment need- linguistics experts in order to pro- and 26. Class choices include, and five area singers will be fea- left on Campground Road; the nue, is seeking a pianist for its ed to translate God’s word is harder duce as faithful of a translation as but are not limited to, carpen- tured. On Monday night, Charles church building is less than half adult choir. The pianist is need- to access or maintain, Christian Post possible. try, yoga, news to know, bridge Graham, who has preached and a mile on the right. Everyone is ed for the first, fourth and fifth reports. In the fall, Wycliffe celebrated (lessons will also be provided), sung in various countries, will welcome to attend. For more in- Sundays each month. For more ParaText is a leading software ap- their 1,000th translation of the Bi- quilting, knitting lessons, card be in charge of the service. On formation, contact Ab Pevey at information and/or to express plication used to produce, check and ble, Christian Post writes. “To put games, dominoes and tap dance. Tuesday night, Clint Pruitt from 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, interest in the position, contact revise Bible translation texts. The this in perspective, it took 67 years Lite version enables teams to cen- For more information, contact Lake Village will bring the mes- or Kay Berryman at 870-367- Rev. Alford Branch at either to complete the fi rst 500, and the tralize their work and collaborate either Susan Musick at 318- sage while Linda Caldwell will 3690. 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. second 500 took only 17 years. And First Baptist women’s Bible study more effectively. 447-9309, Carolyn Baughman at present the special music. Mark Ongoing the speed at which they are able to 870 224-6320, Dalene Stephen- Stevens, from McGehee, will First Baptist Church, 413 Not only does this technology translate continues to grow,” said son at 870-723-0650 or Sarah preach on Wednesday, and Ruby Church partners needed North Main Street, is holding make translation work more ef- Hennum. Blackmon at 870-814-0469. Brixie will bring the special First United Methodist a community women’s Bible fi cient, but also more accessible. All over the world, increasing Now, local partners and members of Second Baptist holds music. Jeff Hessinger, the Bar- Church, 317 South Main Street, study each Wednesday, and all numbers of people engage with the the native population can participate Bible in more ways through the use wild game supper tholomew Association Director, is looking for other churches to women are welcome. FBC’s will bring the message on Thurs- partner with on the Samaritan’s weekly women’s Bible study be- and take a lead in more of the pro- of smartphones and mobile applica- Second Baptist Church, 1032 day, with Bill Burchfield and Feet project. The event will take gins at 9 a.m. in the church’s old cess, changing the role of Western tions. Old Warren Road, will host its Chris Davis presenting special place Saturday, Aug. 3 in the fellowship hall. Attendees are foreigners who come in to translate “YouVersion’s Bible app allows annual wild game supper at 6 music. On Friday, Freddy Gay FUMC Family Life Center. To encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. the Bible into indigenous languages. readers to interact with Scripture p.m. Saturday. The guest speak- will bring the message and Sar- pledge money and prayer to- for a time of fellowship before “And that’s the exciting thing that in more than 1,000 languages. The we’re seeing is this shift over the er will be Wade Shoemaker of ah Pippen will present the spe- wards the purchase of new shoes the study starts. Childcare will Deaf Bible app from Deaf Bible last seven to 10 years where nation- Society offers Bible translations in Rig’em Right Waterfowl. There cial music. Rev. Zan Pierce, the and socks, or for more informa- be provided. For more informa- als, indigenous people are wanting will be door Prizes, food, fun tion, contact the church office at tion, contact the church office at various sign languages exclusively host pastor, invites everyone to to do the work themselves,” said designed for the deaf,” wrote Mis- and fellowship for all ages. Rev. 870-367-2471. 870-367-3449. attend each of the services. For Doug Hennum, Wycliffe’s chief in- sion Frontiers. Ray Hearron, host pastor, invites more information, contact Caro- First Presbyterian parenting group Christian Interfaith Ministry study all to attend. For more informa- lyn Pierce at ccrp123@sbcglob- VIP, a parenting group spon- Christian Interfaith Ministry, tion, contact Stacey Owens at al.net. sored by First Presbyterian 506 East Gaines Street, invites Page 5B Suduko answers [email protected]. Morning Star plans Church, 821 North Main Street, everyone to a Tuesday night Bi- Star City church hosts youth choir banquet meets at 6 p.m. every first, third ble study from 7-8 p.m. at the Charles Graham and fifth (when they occur) church. The ministry also has Morning Star Missionary Tuesday of each month at the a Thursday night prayer and The Word and the Spirit Min- Baptist Church, 312 East Oak- church. A free meal and child- deliverance service, beginning istries, 104 South Jefferson land Avenue, will host “Get Up, care are provided. The group is at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning Street in Star City, will host a Get Over It and Get it Done,” a open to all parents, grandpar- worship services from 11 a.m. gospel meeting featuring world youth choir banquet at 6 p.m. on ents, educators, caregivers and to 1 p.m. For more information renowned singer and speaker Saturday, March 16 at the G-Plex any others who are interested in on any of these events, contact Like us Charles Graham at 6 p.m. Sat- Suber Center at the Head of family issues. For more infor- Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 870- urday. The public is invited. For the Class Learning Center, 119 mation, contact either 870-367- 308-7895. more information, contact pas- South Boyd Street (now Shay 6883 or 870-723-2142. Holmes Chapel free tutoring on Facebook tors Willie or Shirley Matthews Gillespie Avenue). The guest Home school support group Holmes Chapel Presbyteri- at 870-224-1876. speaker will be Talvin Collins; The Koinonia Christian Home an Church, 527 East McCloy First MBC plans special entertainment will be school Support Group meets Avenue, is sponsoring free tu- Black History salute provided by both Kristian Hicks from 2-4 p.m. on the first, toring from 5-6 p.m. each Tues- and Jamarius Franklin. Tickets third and fifth (when they oc- day and Thursday for youth in Page 5B Word Search answers First Missionary Baptist are $15. For more information, cur) Thursdays of each month grades kindergarten through Church, 546 North Bailey Street, contact Melanie Rawls at mela- during September through May. third grade. Students must bring will also host a Black History [email protected]. The meetings take place in the the course work in which they program at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Plan to visit ‘The Shed;’ gymnasium at Shady Grove need help. For more information Rev. Henry F. Richardson, host no singing this month Missionary Baptist Church, and registration details, contact pastor. invites everyone to at- 327 Arkansas Highway 172 Rutha Branch at 870-367-5913. tend For more information, con- The Hackett’s Family Gos- near Monticello. Anyone who Shady Grove AWANA clubs tact Rosine Owens at 870-367- pel Singing Shed, 1000 West currently home schools or who AWANA (Approved Workmen 3949. Speedway in Dermott (at the in- is interested in learning more Are Not Ashamed) is an exciting So does Fountain Hill church tersection of U.S. highways 165 about home schooling is wel- children’s program for boys and Bethel African Methodist and 65, just north of Dermott), come to attend. For more infor- girls ages 2 years through sixth Episcopal Church in Fountain will feature different Southern mation, contact Mary Rodgers at grade. Bible stories, scripture Hill will host a Black Histo- gospel groups at 2 p.m. on the 870-367-3701. memory, exciting games, singing, ry program at 3 p.m. Sunday. second Saturday of each month TGIAT Collegiate Ministry handbooks and lots of fun mark The speaker will be Rev. James in 2019—with the exception of The Great I Am Temple Col- this Wednesday night program. Spinks, pastor of Brooks Chap- February. The next gathering legiate Ministry hosts meetings The Shady Grove Missionary Bap- el Missionary Baptist Church will be March 9, with the fea- for college students of all ages tist Church AWANA clubs meet in Monticello. All are invited. tured group being His Story. from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first from 6:15-8 p.m. on Wednesday For more information, contact Admission is free. Refreshments Wednesday night of each month evenings. All children are wel- Deborah Daniels at deborahdan- will be served in the fellowship at the church, 300 North Main come—being a member of Shady [email protected]. hall after the singing. For more Street. Various topics of discus- Grove, 327 Arkansas Highway And Dumas church information, contact Denon sion and training is made avail- 172 near Monticello, is not a pre- When it comes to GREAT deals Weaver at 870-367-6852 or 870- able to assist students with fi- requisite. For more information or Bethlehem Worship Center 723-5279. nances, scholastic achievement, to schedule a ride to the AWANA Tiny and Steve are a Church, 509 U.S. Highway 65 Fifth Thursday professional advancement, and meetings, contact the church offi ce North in Dumas, will host its life. Pastors Jerome and Clar- at 870-367-3298. Tough Act to Follow! annual Black History program singings scheduled ar 3 p.m. Sunday. 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BARKADA about Peggy Lasiter passing go for it and make the drive WILMAR away this week, but she has to see them. I left home at 6 JANA WRIGHT been sick so long I know it was Do you have any community tidbits? a.m. and arrived at the pond CHRIS RILEY a blessing for the Lasiter and The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- around 9 a.m. I was blessed and I hope you did not have plans Calhoun families. May and I thrilled to see the swans were Wow! Looks like these weeks to work outside this week. So nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you are meeting each other, they attended the family visitation. live in a community not represented on this page (and we know still there. There were a few far, the forecast looks like rain, The Pace family has been so other species of waterfowl but it are passing so fast. And we’re rain and more rain. I am so there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about passing as well. close to the Calhoun family. your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at was the swans I came for so the ready for my yard to dry out! Visitors in the Leola and Ra- others paled in comparison. The homegoing celebration I celebrated my birthday 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. for Martha Gardner Fisher was chel Pace home during the week mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce While there, some men came with a birthday lunch Satur- were Mark Pace, Susan Wis- up to fill the corn feeders and held Saturday at the Stephen- day. Those attending were during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- son-Dearman Chapel, with hard, Roxanne Karnes, Brittany cuss your participation in our newspaper. while speaking to them one Stacy, Shana and Seth Wil- Holthoff, Elaine Ingram and pointed out to me a swan that interment in Brooks Chapel son; Taylor and Beaux Swain; Dale Edward Pace. was different from the Trum- Cemetery. I was glad to see my Kay and David Ozment; Opal Sally and B.J. Smith of Jones- peters. It was a Tundra Swan, former classmate Jee D. Gard- Wright; Billie Ferrell; Jaye boro spent the weekend with which is rare to Arkansas. That ner, brother of the decedent, Jones; Kelly Gilliam; Koby Leola and Rachel Pace. was the icing on this birder’s and his daughter Gwen and son Bayliss; Jamie Martin; Dustin Sunday lunch guests in the cake! Howard, all of Los Angeles. Barnett; Sheila Watts; and Elo- Leola and Rachel Pace home I sat there for almost an hour Our prayers and sympathy go ise Worlow. We all had a great were Mark and Chris Pace; and would have stayed lon- to these families, as well as the Tucker family, whose home- time! I am so thankful for all of Dale, Emma and Dayton Pace; ger—but a cold rain began to going services were held at St. my friends and family. Alan, Allison, Jace and Bo fall causing me to have to sit in Ollie Missionary Baptist Church I am glad that Cindy Hicks Neill; Chuck and Roxanne the car where I sat for most of in Star City, and to all who are is home. She had a brief stay in Karnes; Blain, Sarah and Aida my time there. With the window bereaved. the hospital last week. Pearce; Andy Williams; and down, the rain was getting my Get-well wishes and prayers Thoughts and prayers go out Sally and B.J. Smith. equipment wet so I decided to are being lifted up for the sick to the family of Peggy Lasit- Don’t we wish it would quit leave. I had seen what I came and shut ins. er. She and my mom used to raining, but the Lord knows best for. Yes, the drive was worth it. Morning Star MBC Associate be really close friends. Also doesn’t He. God bless everyone. On the way back, I stopped Pastor “Ron” Woodard brought sending thoughts and prayers to in Pine Bluff at Lake Saracen the word Sunday morning. His the family of Nellie Jo Bos- where I saw many Pelicans, scripture was Philippians 3:3, tian. May you all find strength Coots, Double-crested Cor- GUESTHOUSE 14 and his subject was “I’m and comfort in the Lord. morants and a few Pied-billed Pressing On.” It was a dynamic I am strongly encouraging CLARA CATER Grebes. Next, I went to Boyd all of my readers to do some- message. A delicious lunch was There is no Guesthouse news Point Waste Water Treatment served following the morning thing. When you get your prop- Facility where literally thou- erty tax statements soon, you this week. Clara had other services in the fellowship hall, commitments. Her column will sands of ducks and hundreds as it was the celebration of will see a place for a Volunteer of Gulls were gathered. There resume in next week’s edition. lesson was on “Praising God’s awesome. Black History month. Animal Control Tax. It is volun- was no way for me to accurately Mighty Works,” coming from At 3 p.m., a Black History At 3 p.m., Clyde Sanders and tary, and it is only $10! count them all but I did write We need this tax revenue! It Psalm 66:1-9, 16-20 (KJV). We program was held at Promise the Midway Missionary Baptist all have to make a joyful noise down each species that I could Church of Eudora were guests will help with vouchers for spay JORDAN PARK Land. The scripture was, “There identify. When it comes time to and neuter, give medical atten- unto God for all His mighty is neither Jew nor Greek, there for our Black History program. TRILISA MARSHALL works He has done, what He is turn in my report there will be His sermon text was taken tion to abused and neglected is neither bond nor free, there is a lot of “guess-timation” going animals, and other programs to I want to give a special doing and what He is going to neither male nor female, for yea from Matthew 27:31-35 and his do! on. subject was “A Cross Assigned help with animal issues in Drew thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Reinhart are one in Christ Jesus” (Gala- Most of the ducks were County. and staff and Drew Memorial Pastor Robert Marshall Sr.’s tians 3:28). Pastor Taci Gil- for You.” The choirs sang message was on “Seek God Northern Shovelers, Lesser selections of inspiration. The Believe me; there are animal Health System and staff for liam’s subject was “We’re All Scaup with a few Gadwalls control issues in Drew Coun- taking very good care of my First,” coming from Acts 3:22- fellowship was great. We were 26. Praise God for an awesome in This Together.” It was a great thrown in for good measure. ty! I have involuntarily been a grandson Preston. He was ad- message. The church was full. I glad to have our visitors; among service and as pastor said, There were also Bonaparte’s these were Mr. and Mrs. Larry rescue person for 30 something mitted into the hospital and now was so surprised to see so many “We all have to seek after God Gulls, Herring Gulls and Ring- Gragg and Gaynell Jamison. years, and I cannot even begin he is home doing well. Thanks people due to the rain. We were billed Gulls flying about. I also to tell you how many rescue to everyone who called, texted, because He is all and everything Belated birthday memories we need in this world today and really blessed. Visitors were saw Canada Geese and Great are sent for Bernice Wright Mc- dogs and cats that I have had visited and sent up prayers for from Monticello, Mt. Olive of White-fronted Geese and a lone over the years. To make a long my grandson. when He returns.” Coy, Feb. 16, and a happy wish Scripture for the week is Hamburg. The guest church was Spotted Sandpiper and one to “LeLe” Rhodes Feb. 27. For story short, if you have the ex- I got a call from my old- Fudges Baptist of Whites. Bluebird. est brother, Larry Clifton of Romans 15:1-3: “We then that all whom I missed, if you want tra $10 dollars, please pay it. If Rhea Lagrone, Katie Lem- Friday night, I worked visita- California, and he will be home are strong ought to bear the in- your birthday acknowledged, all of the taxpayers in Drew firmities of the weak, and not to on, Mary Lee and I ate lunch tion for Peggy Lasiter. Please this week. I also talked with call me a week in advance, as I County did, think of what we please ourselves. Let every one Wednesday at Golden Girls in remember this family in your could do for the rescue animals. Mama Myrtle Burks of Mem- don’t or can’t remember; as I’m of us please his neighbor for his Warren. prayers. not as young as I used to be. I will definitely be paying it. phis, Tenn. All the family is good to edification. For even Saturday’s birding consist- Happy 32nd anniversary to doing well there; praying for Homegoing services for God is good and I’m not com- Christ pleased not himself; but, Mrs. Martha Fisher were held ed mostly of what was in my plaining, my son Don of Little Jeff and Sheena Tucker. I wish cousin Gwen White, as she has as it is written. The reproaches backyard and what I saw along you many more happy years been under the weather. Praying at 1 p.m. Saturday at Stephen- Rock is with me; he is a little of them that reproached thee son-Dearman Funeral Home. the road while driving. I at- poorly and I’m trying to nourish together. as well for my dad, who was fell on me.” tended the graveside service of Happy birthday to my hurting in his back. Keep me in Pastor Daryle Daniels’ message him back to health. That’s what Everyone have a blessed and was from 2 Thessalonians 4:6- Daddy’s niece, Mary Lou White mothers are for. great-nephew, Sawyer Sears. your prayers, as well, because safe rest of the week. Let’s keep Henderson Akin. Back when I He will be turning 4. Happy this arthritis is no joke. 8. His subject was “Finishing I spent two days in Bryant on praying for the sick and shut- was a kid, I can recall spending Valentine’s Day. My son and birthday to Jim Stafford, Sara Revival Center Church Of in, nursing homes, hospitals, Strong.” It was an inspiring time with her children, Karen, Hartness, Gwin Orr, Sandra God In Christ, 311 South Pine message and a beautiful home- wife, Kevin and Francez, treat- elderly, police and fire depart- Ronny, Randy and Ricky—and ed me to a play entitled, “When Miller, Juanda Craig, Rhonda Street, under the leadership ments, our service men and going. being beneficiary of their hand- Kohnen, Max Fuqua and Bar- of Michael Jones, is having Prayers are being lifted up for a Man Loves a Woman.” Tina women serving our country, our me-down clothing. I was always and Dar attended also, as it was bara Posey. I hope you all have its Monticello Annual District president, our town, our state the family of Jerry Lee Davis thrilled to get that goody box their 10-year anniversary. wonderful birthdays! Meeting. It started Tuesday and and our country. and other families that have lost and had no problems with wear- I visited in the home of Corey Have a wonderful week, al- will be continuing at 7 p.m. Much love to everyone and a loved one. ing them either. In my young and KeKe while he was home beit a wet one. Please call 870- nightly today and Thursday. in all you do, always keep God Prayers are also being sent mind, it was a real treat. for the weekend, Tina, Keita, 224-3383 with news or email Tuesday night, the speaker first. Until next time, be blessed, for Bro. Edgar Spencer, Mary Sunday dawned rainy, cold KeKe and me helped to get his [email protected]. was Bishop Robert G. Rudolph; everyone! Veasey and others that are sick and yucky. Bethel enjoyed a man cave together. We didn’t tonight, it will be Lendora Ear- or shut-in. ly, Jurisdictional Supervisor of wonderful service with good quite get it finished; it’s still in Happy birthday to Pete Har- the Arkansas Third Jurisdiction; attendance in spite of the weath- the making. “LOL” GREEN HILL and Thursday night, it will be LACEY din (Feb. 19); Jeffery Harding er. Bro. Kevin’s message, “An We were glad to have Melvin (Feb. 20); Doyle Phillip (Feb. Honest Confession,” was taken FAYE AND MAY Michael Jones. Michael Jones, IVANELL HANDLEY “Pete” Veasey worship with us Gean Jones and Revival Center 23); and Janice Miller (Feb. 24). from Isaiah 59:9-15. at Morning Star Sunday morn- We had pretty good church COGIC invite everyone to at- Another awesome Sunday Thought for the week: God After church, Bo ate lunch ing, as well as two students services today at the Baptist tend this awesome services. service was held at Promise grows us as we spend time with with me and assisted me in from the University of Arkansas church. The crowd was down a So sorry to hear of the Land Baptist Church. A great Him. making a pan of brownies. We at Monticello. also played several rounds of little but we all enjoyed it. We passing of Jerry Lee Davis. I Sunday school was taught by East Side First Baptist on hide and seek. will have services tonight. haven’t heard when his funeral Mary Junior. Winchester Road will host the I guess some of you are Later, I worked visitation for will be at this time of writing. The lesson subject was “Love POSSUM VALLEY Southeast District Workshop beginning to see May, my twin, Martha Fisher’s funeral service Mrs. Nell Johnston. I am sched- from 10 a.m. to noon on Satur- around a little. I went up to Songs That Glorify God Makes KAY CRAIG uled to work visitation for Mrs. was held at 1 p.m. last Saturday Me want to Shout.” day. Everyone, please come out Cleora’s early Sunday morning at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral It’s time for my favorite holi- Nellie Jo Bostian Monday night. and be in attendance as this is a Devotional reading was Please remember these families and picked May up and brought Home and interment was at day ... the Great Backyard Bird special event. Larry D. Alexan- her to church and then she Psalm 114. Background scrip- in your prayers. Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Count! 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor 870-367-5325 SPORTS [email protected] TWO OUTTA THREE AIN’T BAD Junior Lady Pirates complete undefeated sweep through 8-3A; Pirates join them as district tournament champs

By Jeff Young followed by Charlayah Ridgell Advance correspondent with nine. Olivia Young added six, and Gabby Caine, Gracie Connard Drew Central School District and Michaela Binns scored two concluded its hosting of the Class each. Ty’asia Gilbert rounded out 3A, District 8 Tournament last the scoring with one point. Friday with three of four Drew Tipping off at Thursday after- Central teams making it to the noon against Dumas, the Lady championship games. Of those Pirates trailed the Ladycats by two three teams, two lifted 8-3A title points, 11-9, at the end of the first plaques. quarter, but Dumas’ Santoria Dal- The Junior Lady Pirates were ton found the hot hand in the sec- the first, completing a clean sweep ond quarter, scoring nine points. through the Dumas outscored Drew Central conference 23-11 in the quarter to take a 34-20 with a 38- lead at the half. Regional 33 win over Dumas continued to stay ahead brackets, Dumas. The of the Lady Pirates in the third now 22-6 Pi- quarter, outscoring Drew Central Page 4C rates exacted 12-9 to take a 46-29 advantage into the fourth quarter. a measure of The Lady Pirates managed revenge on to outscore the Ladycats in the their arch rival to claim the other fourth quarter 15-10, but it was not conference crown. enough as Dumas eliminated the Last season, DC lost only five Lady Pirates from district tourna- games en route to being the 3A ment action, 56-44. state championship runner-up. Leading the way for Drew Cen- Four of those games were to Mc- tral was Ridgell with 18 points Gehee, including in the 8-3A tour- followed by Young with nine. Gil- Photos by Jeff Young/Advamce correspondent nament final. Friday night, the Pi- bert and Connard scored six points rates topped the Owls for the third GOAL ACCOMPLISHED Saniya Durden (left) helped the Drew Central Junior Lady Pirates claim the 2019 Class 3A, District 8 tournament championship. each with Forte rounding out the time this season and turned the The Pirates’ Travarus Shead (right) did the same with DC’s senior boys. All four district tournsments were played last week at Drew Central Gymnasium. scoring with five. tables on McGehee with a 60-55 Despite the loss, the Lady Pi- championship win. Pirates headed in the right direction ing Rison 7-3 to take a 16-10 lead Lady Pirates a 30-21 lead heading four points as Drew Central closed rates will advance to the 3A Region Beginning last Wednesday in the first quarter, scoring seven of into the half. into the final quarter of play. the quarter 12-6 to advance to the 4 Tournament in Prescott and will night, the Drew Central Lady Pi- their nine first-quarter points—to Rison finally scored in double In the fourth quarter, five dif- semifinals against Dumas, -drop face the Fouke Lady Panthers at 7 rates faced off against the Lady Rison’s seven. Drew Central con- digits in the third quarter, with 11 ferent Lady Pirates were able to ping Rison 42-27. p.m. Thursday. Fouke finished sec- Wildcats of Rison in quarterfinal tinued to build on their first quarter points. However, Drew Central add to the scoring total with Ol- Leading the way for the Lady action. Darbee Forte got the Lady lead in the second quarter, outscor- scored 14 in the stanza to give the ivia Young leading the way with Pirates was Forte with 20 points See TITLES Page 4C Weevils upset by rivals; Blossoms snap six-game slide

By Jeff Young the lead with 17:55 remaining in the contest— The Weevils got back in the win column in Advance correspondent and extending the lead to 11 points, 37-26, after Russellville against Arkansas Tech University a pair of free throws by K.J. Lesure. on Saturday with an 88-69 win. The University of Arkansas at Monticello SAU retook the lead with 4:30 remaining but After taking the opening lead of the game, the Boll Weevils’ four-game win streak came to a UAM took it back on the Weevils’ next posses- Wonder Boys would tie the contest on several halt last Thursday with a 55-48 loss at Magnolia sion. The Muleriders grabbed the lead on their different occasions but were never able to secure to the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders. next possession for the final time in the contest, the lead as the Weevils closed out the half with UAM led for the majority of the first half, extending the lead to eight points with a five-point, 49-44, lead. UAM secured the win after outscoring Tech 39-25 in the second half to with its biggest lead being nine points on two 37 seconds remaining. take the 19-point win. occasions. SAU began to chip away at the Wee- Leading the way for the Weevils was Lesure Hardy led the way for the Weevils with 20 vils lead with 4 minutes, 39 seconds remaining with 22 points followed by Keelin Jackson with points followed by Jordan Embry with 17. Mc- in the half and taking the lead to close out the six. Marcus Gilbert added five, and Jared Em- Bean scored 14, Gilbert 12 and Jackson 11. Le- quarter half with a 20-19 advantage. bry, Kwame McBean and Jordan Embry each sure and Hunter Daley scored five with Jared SAU maintained the lead for the first couple scored four. Austin Hardy rounded out the scor- of minutes of the second half with UAM taking ing with three. See UAM Page 4C

Regional action UAM baseball, softball start can be heard seasons in opposite directions on local stations Special to the Advance

By Harold Coggins Continuing its Southeast [email protected] Arkansas Basketball Show- case, the Pines Broadcast- It’s a long season, but things ing Radio Network has an- have started for the baseball and nounced it will be covering softball teams at the University of high school basketball re- Arkansas at Monticello in a way gional tournaments starting nobody predicted—least of all the today. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent Great American Conference coach- There will be live game es. JUNIOR LEADER Monticello’s Shannon Strickland (11), the leading broadcasts for five different scorer in 14 of the Billies’ 23 games so far this season, is one of the The Diamond Boll Weevils, pre- schools from Southeast Ar- players that needs to come up big if Monticello is to advance out of dicted to finish third in the GAC kansas—Monticello, Drew the Class 4A South Region Tournament this week. preseason poll after a regular-sea- Central, Warren, Star City son league championship a year and McGehee. ago and back-to-back GAC Tour- The Class 3A Region 4 nament titles the two years prior to Tournament is being held Billies, Lady Billies 2018, have limped out to a 1-6 start in Prescott today through this spring. That includes a sweep Saturday. All 3A regional by Harding University in UAM’s tournament games will be first conference series of the year. broadcast live on KXSA-FM look to postseason In the other hand, the Diamond 103.1. Cotton Blossoms—picked to finish The 4A South Region last in the GAC preseason poll after Tournament is being held By Harold Coggins in Mena those same days. [email protected] stumbling to an 11-42 overall fin- ish last spring, then losing longtime Today’s 4A games will be After less-than-stellar campaigns by their own admissions, both head coach Alvy Early—have sur- broadcast on KHBM-FM Monticello head boys’ basketball coach Wayne Sherrer and head prised everybody but themselves in 93.7. Thursday’s games will girls’ coach Bobby Lewallen agreed they’re glad the regular season racing to a 5-1 start to 2019. be on KWRF-FM 105.5. is behind them and regional competition looms large. The Blossoms were 2-0 (with Here is the broadcast The Billies wrapped up the regular season with losses to Camden two games canceled because of schedule for the first round of regional action: Fairview and Warren, just like the Lady Billies did. Sherrer’s group inclement weather) in the sea- Internet photo finished at 15-8 and 8-4 in Class 4A, District 8. Lewallen’s charges son-opening UAM D2 Challenge ACE IN THE CIRCLE Senior Abigail Leonards is already 3-0 for the surpris- Class 4A South fell one game below .500 at 11-12 and ended up 6-6 in the league. and 3-1 in the Alvy Early Memo- ing UAM Cotton Blossoms’ softball team. Pretty much everybody knew the Billies rial Classic (previously called the at Mena would be heading to Mena this week for a 8-State Classic) and have turned UAM Softball gets its first taste er is slated for 2 p.m.; Saturday’s • Today: 4 p.m.—MON- chance at another state tournament run, but TICELLO GIRLS vs. De Regional more than a few heads. All six of GAC play this weekend as the twinbill is set to begin at 1 p.m. few thought the Lady Billies would be joining games have been played in Ben- Blossoms head to Arkadelphia to Of the six contests played thus Queen (KHBM 93.7) brackets, them. Thanks to Warren’s victory over a 8-4A tonville, where UAM traditionally play Ouachita Baptist University. • Today: 5:30 p.m.—Star newcomer Magnolia last Friday and Monticel- opens the season. First pitch in Friday’s doublehead- See OPPOSITE Page 4C City boys vs. Nashville Page 3C lo holding the tie-breaking advantage over the (KHBM 93.7) Lady Panthers, though, the Lady Billies have • Today: 7 p.m.—Star lived to see another game. City girls vs. Mena (KHBM “We finished tied for fourth with Magnolia,” Lewallen explained. 93.7) “We won the head-to-head tiebreaker—they beat us nine (49-40 at Study reveals sports helps students succeed • Thursday: 4 p.m.—War- Dan Coston Field House on Jan. 8) and we beat them 11 (52-41 at ren girls vs. Bauxite (KWRF Magnolia on Feb. 1). Special to the Advance who participated were compared with those students 105.5) “When we played at Magnolia we knew we needed to win by who did not participate. • Thursday: 8:30 p.m.— 10 or more. With about a minute and a half left, we were up five. In partnership with the Arkansas Department of Ed- Results of the findings are below: MONTICELLO BOYS vs. We just kept attacking the basket trying to put more points on the ucation and the Office for Education Policy at the Uni- Question 1: What percentage of students in the class Bauxite (KWRF 105.5) board. I know people in the stands were probably wondering why versity of Arkansas, the Arkansas Activities Association of 2018 participated in AAA activities? Class 3A Region 4 we weren’t trying to hold the ball out and preserve the win. recently released a study relating students success in the • School personnel identified 46 percent of students as “But for us, winning by five was the same as losing. We had to get classroom to their participation in extracurricular activ- participating in AAA activities. at Prescott the head-to-head tiebreaker to have a chance at regionals.” ities. • Participation rates were similar across gender, with • Today: 4 p.m.—Mc- Now that the Lady Billies have accomplished that goal, a second To conduct the study, students from the graduating 47 percent of females and 46 percent of males partici- Gehee girls vs. Ashdown pating in AAA activities. challenge for any team is to win one game at regionals to qualify for class of 2018 identified by school personnel as partic- (KXSA 103.1) state; no easy task for any No. 4 regional seed. • More than half of white students participated (52 ipating in AAA activities were compared with students • Today: 8:30 p.m.— De Queen, 26-2, ranked No. 10 overall and second in 4A by percent), compared to 36 percent of Black students and DREW CENTRAL BOYS who were not identified as participating in AAA activi- 32 percent of Hispanic students. ties. Participating students were compared with non-par- See MONTICELLO Page 3C • Students who were identified by school personnel See RADIO Page 3C ticipating students on school attendance, disciplinary ac- as participating in the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch pro- tions, average grade-point average and graduation rate. In addition, the 11th-grade ACT scores of those students See STUDY Page 3C 2C | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 2018-19 Arkansas sports media high school basketball polls How they fared Following is the overall Top 10 high school basketball teams in Arkansas, both boys and girls, as voted by a panel of sports media in Arkansas for the UAM BOLL WEEVILS (15-9 overall, 11-7 GAC) week ending Feb. 16. The Top 5 rankings in classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A are also listed. Rankings are given with fi rst-place votes received in paren- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) 11/10 at Concordia, St. Paul (Minn.)@ L 71-86 Darnell Wright 17 theses, records, total points and last week’s ranking (teams in Monticello’s 8-4A conference and Drew Central’s 6-3A league are listed in bold type): 11/11 vs. Minnesota-Crookston@ L 58-68 Marcus Gilbert 15 Darnell Wright 15 11/17 Texas College W 75-38 Keelin Jackson 15 BOYS GIRLS 11/24 Centenary (La.) W 80-51 Darnell Wright 23 11/29 at Harding* L 63-65 K.J. Lesure 15 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* W 68-60 Austin Hardy 32 12/5 at Arkansas-Fort Smith W 69-59 Austin Hardy 11 OVERALL OVERALL K.J. Lesure 11 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 75-72 Austin Hardy 23 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 12/15 at Henderson State* W 73-58 K.J. Lesure 17 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 12/17 Ecclesia (Ark.) W 83-54 Austin Hardy 18 1. Bryant (5) 20-4 109 3 6. Conway 18-6 54 5 1. FS N’side (11) 23-1 118 1 6. Fayetteville 17-4 47 6 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* W 67-65 Darnell Wright 16 2. Conway (1) 23-4 96 2 7. Batesville 25-3 44 5 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 75-74, OT K.J. Lesure 25 2. Marion (4) 19-3 99 2 7. West Memphis 21-5 36 8 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* W 68-60 Marcus Gilbert 14 3. LR Mills (2) 23-4 95 4 8. Lake Hamilton 22-2 33 9 3. Bentonville 22-3 95 4 8. LR Christian 23-2 41 8 1/12 East Central* L 64-69 Darnell Wright 20 4. Nettleton 23-1 84 3 9. North LR 15-9 38 9 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 70-74 Keelin Jackson 16 4. North LR (1) 21-6 82 6 9. Bentonville 19-6 26 NR 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* L 66-79 Kwame McBean 22 5. Fayetteville 19-5 58 1 10. Jonesboro 18-7 20 7 5. Vilonia 23-1 60 7 10. De Queen 26-2 16 NR 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* L 49-73 Jordan Embry 10 Others receiving votes: Hoxie 5, Norfork 4, Bigelow 4, Berryville 2, Charleston 2, Lake Kwame McBean 10 Others receiving votes: Izard County1 7, Baptist Prep 11, Ashdown 7, Eureka Springs 6, LR Hamilton 2, Sheridan 1, Bryant 1. 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* L 72-73, OT K.J. Lesure 23 Central 3, FS Northside 2, Hot Springs 1, LR Hall 1. 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* W 70-58 Austin Hardy 23 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* W 90-79 K.J. Lesure 27 2/7 Harding* W 68-58 Marcus Gilbert 16 Austin Hardy 16 Class 6A Class 3A Class 6A Class 3A K.J. Lesure 16 2/9 Henderson State* W 68-64 K.J. Lesure 24 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 2/14 at Southern Arkansas* L 48-55 K.J. Lesure 22 1. Bryant (11) 20-4 57 2 1. Baptist Prep (11) 26-3 58 1 1. FS N’side (11) 23-1 58 1 1. Charleston (9) 23-1 57 1 2/16 at Arkansas Tech* W 88-69 Austin Hardy 20 2/21 at East Central* 7:30 p.m. 2. North LR (1) 21-6 44 4 2. Ashdown (1) 22-1 39 2 2. Conway (1) 23-4 44 2 2. Hoxie (2) 25-2 48 2 2/23 at Southeastern Oklahoma* 3 p.m. 2/28 Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. 3. Fayetteville 19-5 32 1 3. Valley Springs 31-3 31 4 3. Bentonville 22-3 41 3 3. Valley Spr. (1) 29-7 29 4 3/2 Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. 4. Conway 18-6 26 3 4. Booneville 26-2 26 3 4. Fayetteville 17-4 19 4 4. Mountain View 22-5 22 3 3/7-10 GAC Championships, Bartlesville, Okla. TBA * GAC games 5. Bentonville 19-6 16 5 5. Osceola 17-3 11 NR 5. North LR 15-9 18 5 5. Lamar 24-5 12 NR @ GAC/NSIC Crossover Challenge, St. Paul, Minn. Others receiving votes: LR Central 3. Others receiving votes: Harding Academy Others receiving votes: None. Others receiving votes: Harding Academy Rogers 1. 7, DREW CENTRAL 3, Charleston 2, Manila 7, Riverview 3, Lincoln 1, West Helena UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (6-17 overall, 5-13 GAC) 2, Elkins 2. DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) Class 5A Central 1. 11/9 vs. Lindenwood (Mo.)@ L 51-70 MacKenzie Johnson 22 Class 5A 11/10 vs. Lincoln (Mo.)@ L 53-57 Chari Swift 16 Class 2A Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Class 2A 11/20 at Mississippi College L 57-58 MacKenzie Johnson 25 1. Nettleton (11) 23-1 59 1 11/29 at Harding* L 60-68 MacKenzie Johnson 16 1. Marion (11) 19-3 59 1 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* L 56-58 MacKenzie Johnson 14 2. Vilonia (1) 23-1 48 2 12/4 Southeastern Baptist (Miss.) W 91-41 MacKenzie Johnson 32 2. West Memphis 21-5 40 3 1. Marked Tree (7) 21-3 51 2 1. Melbourne (9) 23-4 56 1 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 74-65 MacKenzie Johnson 24 2. WC Central (3) 28-7 33 1 3. LR Christian 23-2 35 3 12/15 at Henderson State* W 79-70 Berniezha Tidwell 20 3. L. Hamilton (1) 22-2 36 4 2. Bigelow (3) 27-2 43 2 12/19 Delta State (Miss.) L 64-75 MacKenzie Johnson 21 4. Jonesboro 18-7 26 2 3. Lafayette Co. 23-5 26 NR 4. Lake Hamilton 18-6 10 NR 3. Quitman 23-6 31 4 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* L 53-79 MacKenzie Johnson 13 5. Sheridan 22-3 9 5 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 88-70 MacKenzie Johnson 18 5. Hot Springs 23-4 10 5 4. Eureka Spr. (2) 30-5 22 4 4. Earle 20-3 21 NR Others receiving votes: 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* L 41-74 Berniezha Tidwell 14 Others receiving votes: LR Hall 8, LR 5. England 23-5 15 5 Greenwood 7, 5. Danville 26-4 14 3 Paragould 5, Jonesboro 3, Jacksonville 3, 1/12 East Central* L 67-76 Berniezha Tidwell 12 Parkview 2. Others receiving votes: Lavaca 13, Quit- Others receiving votes: Riverside 13, Whitney O’Dell 12 Mountain Home 1. 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 56-62 MacKenzie Johnson 19 man 8, Dierks 7, Earle 5. Cossatot River 2. 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 84-54 Jaida Harden 22 Class 4A 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* L 36-48 MacKenzie Johnson 8 Class 1A Class 4A Class 1A Chari Swift 8 Team Rec Pts LW 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* L 70-75 MacKenzie Johnson 24 Team Rec Pts LW 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* L 42-53 Jaida Harden 9 1. LR Mills (12) 23-4 60 1 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* L 78-100 MacKenzie Johnson 29 2. Pottsville 23-4 44 2 1. Izard Co. (12) 35-4 60 1 1. Batesville (9) 24-3 56 1 1. Norfork (12) 32-4 60 1 2/7 Harding* L 63-73 Nina Kizzee 15 2. De Queen (3) 26-2 47 2 2/9 Henderson State* L 68-76 Berniezha Tidwell 15 3. Blytheville 19-5 31 3 2. Kirby 31-5 38 3 2. Alpena 27-4 39 2 2/14 at Southern Arkansas* W 52-41 Jaida Harden 11 3. Dermott 30-4 36 2 3. Farmington 23-6 27 NR 3. Wonderview 27-6 34 3 2/16 at Arkansas Tech* L 59-82 MacKenzie Johnson 21 4. Magnolia 18-4 15 5 2/21 at East Central* 5:30 p.m. 5. W’side, J’boro 20-6 14 4 4. Nevada 27-4 23 4 4. Berryville 26-3 24 3 4. Viola 31-6 17 4 2/23 at Southeastern Oklahoma* 1 p.m. Others receiving votes: 2/28 Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. Little Rock Mc- 5. County Line 27-5 19 5 5. Harrison 22-5 10 4 5. Kirby 29-6 14 5 3/2 Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. Clellan 10, Harrison 3, eStem Public Charter Others receiving votes: Timbo 3, Jasper Others receiving votes: Brookland 6, Others receiving votes: Mt. Vernon-Enola 3/7-10 GAC Championships, Bartlesville, Okla. TBA School 2, Dardanelle 1. 2. Pea Ridge 5, Star City 4, Stuttgart 1. 8, Emerson 6, Rural Special 1. * GAC games @ GAC/MIAA Challenge, Magnolia MONTICELLO BILLIES (15-8 overall, 8-4 8-4A) DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) 11/15 vs. Manila@ L 51-58 Shannon Strickland 18 SUCCESSFUL COMPETITION 11/16 vs. Riverview@ W 56-52 Keshaun Pippen 14 11/17 vs. Paragould@ W 60-35 Shannon Strickland 14 11/30 Smackover W 63-41 Shannon Strickland 19 12/1 vs. Alpena# W 54-37 Keshaun Pippen 15 12/4 at Smackover W 67-32 Shannon Strickland 18 12/11 Pine Bluff L 56-68 Shannon Strickland 16 12/17 at Crossett* W 71-45 Keshaun Pippen 16 12/21 at Drew Central L 40-57 Keshaun Pippen 10 12/27 vs. Little Rock McClellan^ L 53-77 Nick Smith 14 12/28 vs. Augusta^ W 50-26 Kendavion Hughey 14 12/29 vs. Little Rock Christian^ W 63-56 Shannon Strickland 21 1/4 at Star City* W 83-75, OT Shannon Strickland 22 1/8 Magnolia* L 47-51 Shannon Strickland 16 1/11 at Camden Fairview* L 64-66 Kendric Burks 13 Nick Smith 13 1/15 at Hamburg* W 55-46 Shannon Strickland 21 1/18 Warren* W 74-61 Shannon Strickland 30 1/25 Crossett* W 51-41 Kendric Burks 13 1/29 Star City* W 69-52 Keshaun Pippen 16 2/1 at Magnolia* W 59-55 Shannon Strickland 22 2/5 Hamburg* W 54-43 Shannon Strickland 24 2/8 Camden Fairview* L 49-65 Shannon Strickland 16 2/12 at Warren* L 35-50 Shannon Strickand 9 Class 4A South Regional Tournament, Mena 2/21 vs. Bauxite 8:30 p.m. 2/25-3/1 Class 4A State Championships, Magnolia 3/7-9 Class 4A State Finals, Hot Springs * 8-4A games @ Brookland Invitational, Brookland # Mini-State Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium ^ Beebe Holiday Tournament, Beebe MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (11-12 overall, 6-6 8-4A) DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) 11/9 vs. Valley View^ L 40-43 Shania Smith 16 11/10 at Marmaduke^ L 41-59 Chaney Scott 15 11/26 at Quitman@ L 54-74 Shania Smith 23 11/27 McGehee W 57-39 Mayela Escamilla 19 11/29 vs. Nettleton@ L 30-70 Chaney Scott 11 11/30 Smackover W 54-28 Shania Smith 23 12/4 at Smackover W 47-38 Ahjane Simpson 15 12/11 Pine Bluff W 47-26 Shania Smith 19 12/17 at Crossett* W 63-33 Ahjane Simpson 17 12/21 at Drew Central W 61-34 Chaney Scott 17 12/26 vs. Jackson, Miss. Murrah# L 49-69 Chaney Scott 28 12/27 vs. Jackson, Miss. Provine# L 50-58 Shania Smith 19 1/4 at Star City* L 34-67 Shania Smith 12 1/8 Magnolia* L 40-49 Shania Smith 18 1/11 at Camden Fairview* L 44-53 Shania Smith 19 1/15 at Hamburg* W 60-30 Chaney Scott 20 1/18 Warren* W 43-42 Shania Smith 10 Photo courtesy of Allison Neill 1/25 Crossett* W 51-39 Shania Smith 22 1/29 Star City* L 40-69 Shania Smith 16 BRINGING HOME A TON OF HARDWARE Monticello Dance Academy’s dance competition team attended Dance Showcase USA regional competition 2/1 at Magnolia* W 52-41 Shania Smith 33 2/5 Hamburg* W 63-37 Shania Smith 35 Feb. 9 in Maumelle. Performances are judged on an adjudication system of Elite Platinum, Platinum, Elite Gold, Gold, etc. Routines are judged by three 2/8 Camden Fairview* L 54-56, OT Shania Smith 25 qualifi ed judges and given a score out of 100, then the total points earned determines students’ adjudication. There is also an overall lineup based on 2/12 at Warren* L 35-54 Chaney Scott 13 Class 4A South Regional Tournament, Mena routine age and level. MDA took a total of 34 routines, a mix of solos, duets, trios, small and large groups. Of those routines, 12 received the highest ad- 2/20 vs. De Queen 4 p.m. judication of Elite Platinum, 20 received Platinum and two received Elite Gold. Routines were also placed fi rst, second or third in each category (tap, jazz, 2/25-3/1 Class 4A State Championships, Magnolia 3/7-9 Class 4A State Finals, Hot Springs lyrical, etc). Of the MSA’s routines, 28 received fi rst in their category, four received second and one received third, as well as having 21 of those routines * 8-4A games placed in the overall lineups. Of those 21, 11 were fi rst overall, seven were second and three were third. MDA also received a choreography award for their ^ Cancer Awareness Classic, Marmaduke @ Fast Break Classic, Quitman large group jazz routine, choreographed by MDA owner Allison Neill. Other choreographers of the routines that competed include Toni Findley, Charlee # Pepsi Jackson Public Schools Holiday Basketball Tournament, Jackson, Miss. Carter, Alex Pennington, Shelly Butcher and Kyle Plunkett. All routines qualifi ed for nationals and will be competing at the Dance Showcase USA Nationals DREW CENTRAL PIRATES (22-6 overall, 11-3 8-3A) in Dallas in June. DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) 11/13 at Parkers Chapel W 66-45 Zy Chavis 22 11/15 at Dermott L 56-58 Zeb Trantham 14 11/19 at Two Rivers@ W 74-46 Travarus Shead 14 11/20 vs. Clarksville@ W 62-47 Nicky Barnard 15 11/21 vs. Greenwood@ W 44-41 Zeb Trantham 20 40-second clock, option for instant replay among changes in HS football 11/27 Crossett W 66-53 Zeb Trantham 20 11/30 vs. Alpena# W 63-46 Trenton Eubanks 14 Travarus Shead 14 12/1 vs. Valley Springs# L 42-63 Nicky Barnard 9 Special to the Advance be ready for play when, starting numbers on jerseys through the the risk of injury in high school Trenton Eubanks 9 immediately after the ball has been 2023 season and added a new re- football. First, tripping the runner is Travarus Shead 9 INDIANAPOLIS—In an ef- ruled dead by a game offi cial after quirement effective with the 2024 now prohibited. Beginning next sea- 12/4 Dollarway* W 53-41 Nicky Barnard 18 fort to establish a more consistent 12/7 at DeWitt* W 72-41 Zeb Trantham 22 a down, the ball has been placed on season. Clarifi cations to Rule 1-5-1c son, it will be a foul to intentionally 12/11 Rison* W 81-55 Zeb Trantham 25 time period between downs in high the ground by the game offi cial and 12/14 Dumas* W 64-49 Travarus Shead 18 school football, the play clock will that are in effect through the 2023 use the lower leg or foot to obstruct 12/21 Monticello W 57-40 Zeb Trantham 17 the game offi cial has stepped away state that the numbers, inclusive of a runner below the knees. Previous- 12/27 vs. Fordyce^ W 61-48 Zeb Trantham 19 start at 40 seconds instead of 25 12/28 vs. Dermott^ L 59-72 Nicky Barnard 13 seconds in many cases—beginning to position. any border, shall be centered hor- ly, a runner was not included in the Travarus Shead 13 Another signifi cant change ap- izontally at least eight inches and defi nition of tripping. 12/29 vs. Lake Village Lakeside^ W 82-72 Zeb Trantham 23 with the 2019 season. 1/8 at McGehee* W 65-57 Travarus Shead 28 This change was one of seven proved by the committee was the 10 inches high on front and back, Second, in Rule 9-4-3k, the 1/11 Lake Village Lakeside* W 63-53 Zeb Trantham 35 addition of a note to Rule 1-3-7 to 1/15 at West Helena Central* L 74-76, OT Nicky Barnard 30 rules revisions recommended by the respectively. “horse-collar” foul was expanded to 1/18 at Dollarway* W 49-46 Zeb Trantham 15 National Federation of State High permit state associations to create In addition, the entire body of the include the name plate area, which 1/22 DeWitt* L 41-42, OT Travarus Shead 10 instant-replay procedures for state 1/24 at Rison* W 80-48 Trenton Eubanks 20 School Associations Football Rules number (the continuous horizontal is directly below the back collar. 1/29 at Dumas* L 67-85 Nicky Barnard 26 Committee at its January meeting, postseason contests only. This revi- bars and vertical strokes) exclusive Colgate said grabbing the name 2/1 McGehee* W 46-45 Nicky Barnard 12 sion would allow game or replay of- Trenton Eubanks 12 which were subsequently approved of any border(s) shall be approx- plate area of the runner’s jersey, Zeb Trantham 12 fi cials to use a replay monitor during imately 1.5 inches wide. Finally, directly below the back collar, and 2/5 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 57-53 Nicky Barnard 20 by the NFHS Board of Directors. 2/7 West Helena Central* W 69-40 Zeb Trantham 29 The play clock will continue to state postseason contests to review through the 2023 season, the body of pulling the runner to the ground is 8-3A District Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium decisions by the on-fi eld game offi - the number (the continuous horizon- now an illegal personal contact foul. 2/14 vs. Rison W 55-49 Trenton Eubanks 17 start at 25 seconds a) prior to a try 2/15 vs. McGehee W 60-55 Travarus Shead 33 following a score, b) to start a period cials. Use of a replay monitor would tal bars and vertical strokes) shall be A change in the defi nition of a Class 3A, Region 4 Tournament, Prescott be on a state-by-state adoption basis, either: a) a continuous color(s) con- legal scrimmage formation was 2/20 vs. Smackver 8:30 p.m. or overtime series, c) following ad- 2/26-3/2 Class 3A State Championships, Osceola ministration of an inadvertent whis- and the methodology for reviewing trasting with the jersey color; or b) approved. A legal scrimmage for- 3/7-9 Class 3A State Finals, Hot Springs calls would be determined by the * 8-3A games tle, d) following a charged time-out, the same color(s) as the jersey with mation now requires at least fi ve @ Two Rivers Holiday Classic, Russellville e) following an offi cial’s time-out, applicable state association. a minimum of one border that is at offensive players on their line of # Mini-State Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium “The ultimate goal of each game ^ Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Basketball Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium with a few exceptions, and f) follow- least one-quarter inch in width of a scrimmage (instead of seven) with ing the stoppage of the play clock by offi cial and each offi ciating crew is single solid contrasting color. no more than four backs. The com- DREW CENTRAL LADY PIRATES (16-12 overall, 10-4 8-3A) to get the call correct,” Tharp said. DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) the referee for any other reason. In Effective with the 2024 season, mittee noted that this change will 11/13 at Parkers Chapel W 49-34 Darbee Forte 19 all other cases, 40 seconds will be “Each state association, by individ- the entire body of the number (the make it easier to identify legal and 11/15 at Dermott W 58-41 Charlayah Ridgell 26 ual adoption, can now use replay or 11/19 at Two Rivers@ L 34-62 Darbee Forte 14 placed on the play clock and start continuous horizontal bars and ver- illegal offensive formations. 11/20 vs. Clarksville@ L 29-50 Charlayah Ridgell 8 when the ball is declared dead by a video monitoring during its respec- tical strokes) of the number shall The fi nal change approved by the 11/21 vs. Mills University Studies@ W 72-49 Darbee Forte 26 11/27 Crossett L 46-47 Darbee Forte 23 game offi cial. tive postseason contests to review be a single solid color that clearly NFHS Football Rules Committee 11/30 vs. Alpena# L 24-63 Darbee Forte 7 Previously, the ball was marked decisions by the on-fi eld game of- contrasts with the body color of the for the 2019 season was a reduction Olivia Young 7 12/1 vs. Valley Springs# L 24-62 Ty’asia Gilbert 7 ready-for-play when, after it had fi cials. Each state association, if it jersey. in the penalty for illegally kicking or 12/4 Dollarway* W 51-12 Darbee Forte 11 been placed for a down, the referee adopts this rules revision, will also 12/7 at DeWitt* W 65-29 Darbee Forte 17 Two changes were approved by batting the ball from 15 yards to 10 12/11 Rison* W 44-42 Darbee Forte 18 gave the ready-for-play signal and create the parameters and scope of the committee in an effort to reduce yards. 12/14 Dumas* W 49-39 Darbee Forte 18 the 25-second count began. Begin- the replay.” 12/21 Monticello L 34-61 Darbee Forte 13 12/27 vs. Kilbourne, La.^ W 56-11 Charlayah Ridgell 13 ning next season, in addition to the With regard to uniforms, the 12/28 vs. Parkers Chapel^ L 51-55, OT Darbee Forte 25 above situations when the 25-sec- NFHS Football Rules Committee 12/29 vs. Little Rock Mills^ W 63-52 Darbee Forte 16 The Prescription 1/8 at McGehee* L 35-41 Darbee Forte 14 ond count is used, the ball will also clarifi ed the size requirements for 1/11 Lake Village Lakeside* W 50-27 Darbee Forte 23 1/15 at West Helena Central* L 31-38 Charlayah Ridgell 15 1/18 at Dollarway* W 41-15 Darbee Forte 16 Pad Pharmacy 1/22 DeWitt* W 50-31 Charlayah Ridgell 17 1/24 at Rison* W 43-31 Darbee Forte 15 1/29 at Dumas* L 40-47 Darbee Forte 19 Your Hometown Drug Store 2/1 McGehee* W 52-43 Charlayah Ridgell 13 2/5 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 44-37 Darbee Forte 15 ‡&RPSRXQGLQJ‡0HGLFDO7KHUDS\ 2/7 West Helena Central* L 34-39 Charlayah Ridgell 16 8-3A District Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium 0DQDJHPHQW‡1XUVLQJ+RPH6HUYLFHV 2/13 vs. Rison W 44-27 Darbe Forte 22 ‡'UXJ&RQVXOWDWLRQV‡)UHH'HOLYHU\ 2/14 vs. Dumas L 44-56 Charlayah Ridgell 18 Drive- Class 3A, Region 4 Tournament, Prescott LQVLGHFLW\OLPLWV‡+RVSLFH 2/21 vs. TBA 7 p.m. Through 2/26-3/2 Class 3A State Championships, Osceola +Z\ 3/7-9 Class 3A State Finals, Hot Springs Window * 8-3A games 425 S @ Two Rivers Holiday Classic, Russellville Seasonal WKHSUHVFULSWLRQSDG#\DKRRFRP # Mini-State Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium ^ Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Basketball Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium ‡ ID[ Gifts Brian Smith, Pharm.D. 3KDUPDFLVW 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian SPORTS Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 3C Class 4A South Region Basketball Tournaments At Mena BOYS GIRLS 1st 7: Nashville 1st 7: De Queen

Game 1: Today, 5:30 p.m. Game 1: Today, 4 p.m.

4th 8: Star City 4th 8: MONTICELLO Game 5: Friday, 5:30 p.m. Game 5: Friday, 4 p.m. 2nd 8: Camden Fairview 2nd 8: Warren

Game 2: Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Game 2: Thursday, 4 p.m.

3rd 7: Arkadelphia 3rd 7: Bauxite

Game 7: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Game 7: Saturday, 6 p.m. Regional champion Regional champion 1st 8: Magnolia 1st 8: Star City

Game 4: Today, 8:30 p.m. Game 3: Today, 7 p.m.

4th 7: Mena 4th 7: Mena Game 6: Friday, 8:30 p.m. Game 6: Friday, 7 p.m. 2nd 7: Bauxite 2nd 7: Nashville

Game 4: Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, 7 p.m.

3rd 8: MONTICELLO 3rd 8: Camden Fairview

Game 8: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Game 8: Saturday, noon Third place Third place

• Yes, on average AAA partic- MONTICELLO STUDY ipating students received higher RADIO GPAs during their senior year. AAA Continued from Page 1C Continued from Page 1C Continued from Page 1C students received an average GPA of 3.32, compared to the non-AAA the Arkansas Sports Media Girls’ vs. Smackover (KXSA 103.1) gram, which is based on low house- student GPA of 2.97. High School Basketball Poll this • Thursday: 5:30 p.m.—McGe- hold income, were less likely to par- Question 5: Did disciplinary rates week, and winners of 7-4A, awaits ticipate in AAA than their non-FRL hee boys vs. Centerpoint (KXSA differ between AAA participants Monticello in the 4A South’s open- peers: 41 percent of FRL students 103.1) and non-AAA participating stu- ing game at 4 p.m. today in Mena. participated compared to 52 percent • Thursday: 7 p.m.—DREW dents? On the boys’ side, the Billies face of non-FRL students. CENTRAL GIRLS vs. Fouke 7-4A No. 2 seed Bauxite in the fi rst Question 2: Did attendance rates • Yes, AAA participating students (KXSA 103.1) round at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. differ between AAA participants were less likely to be involved in Information on second-round “We had some tough breaks and non-AAA participating stu- disciplinary incidents: AAA stu- games will be released once match- this season, Lewallen said. “Our dents? dents were involved in disciplinary ups are fi nalized. biggest hit happened the week be- • Yes, AAA participating students incidents at a rate of 31.54 disci- Provided they are victorious ion fore the season started. Our soph- were less likely to miss school: plinary actions per 100 students, their fi rst game, Monticello’s Lady omore point guard Astyn Ingram AAA students attended 95 percent compared to the non-AAA student Billies would face the winner of transferred out of our district. She of the school days during their se- rate of 38.34. the Warren-Bauxite game at 4 o.m. played big time for us last year in nior year, while non-AAA students Question 6: Did graduation rates Friday. Monticello’s Billies would our District and Regional Champi- attended 92 percent. differ between AAA participants face the Magnolia-Mena victor at onships. We really miss her. Question 3: Did AAA participants and non-AAA participating stu- 8:30 p.m. Friday. “And we took a few losses this perform better on the ACT than non- dents? In 3A, Drew Central’s girls year due to a tough schedule. Net- AAA participating students? • Yes, AAA participating students would square off against the tleton, Quitman, Marmaduke and • Yes, AAA participating students were more likely to graduate: AAA winner of the West Helena Cen- Jackson (Miss.) Murrah are all state scored higher on their 11th-grade students graduated at a rate of 99 tral-Prescott game at 7:30 p.m. championship contenders. Our ACT. AAA students received an percent compared to the non-AAA Friday, while Drew Central’s boys conference was pretty tough, too. ACT Composite score of 19.95, student rate of 89 percent. would also be matched up against Star City and Warren returned their Jeff Young/Advance correspondent while non-AAA students received It is important to note that stu- the Prescott-West Helena Central whole team from last year and we LAST HURRAH Senior Shania Smith, who has led the Lady Billies in scoring an ACT Composite score of 17.98. dents who participate in AAA activ- winner at 8:30 p.m. Friday. added two more quality teams in in all but nine of their 23 games so far, leads Monticello against powerful De Question 4: Did GPA differ be- ities are more likely to be economi- A fi rst-round win would guaran- Magnolia and Camden Fairview.” Queen in a fi rst-round matchup in the Class 4A South Region Tournament. tween AAA participants and non- cally advantaged than students who tee any of the four teams a Saturday Star City once again assumed AAA participating students? do not participate in AAA activities. game. what many consider to be its right- the 7-4A runner-up, is 16-12 over- freshman, guards Shanon Strick- ful place as the No. 1 girls’ seed all but Sherrer was quick to point land and Keshaun Pippen should from 8-4A. Warren is second seed- out that, at this time of year, every- be postseason tested. Memories of ed and Fairview is the No. 3 seed. body is 0-0. Wins will help you ad- a fi rst-round regional exit the last Should the Lady Billies solve De vance in the postseason; a loss will two seasons should fuel the Billies Queen, though, a semifi nal game send a team home. this week. against the winner of the War- This winter has been as up and “At our best,” Sherrer said, “we ren-Bauxite game looms Friday. down as Sherrer said he’s seen in are capable of a run but playing as And, if Monticello wins today, the his 34 years on the Billies’ bench. we did at the end, we could have Lady Billies are assured not only After dropping the season opener, an early exit. The good thing is the of a trip to the state tournament but Monticello reeled off fi ve straight ball is in our court. We are more two more regional games. The 4A wins and, after losing to both Mag- than capable of meeting every chal- South title tilt is set for 6 p.m. with nolia and Fairview in mid-season, lenge but that’s why they play the the third-place game scheduled for the Billies bounced back with six games.” noon on Saturday. consecutive victories. If the Billies get past the Miners, “Now that it’s playoff time, it’s “We have struggled with consis- Monticello would play the Magno- a new beginning,” Lewallen noted. tency from the get-go,” the long- lia-Mena winer at 8:30 p.m. Friday. “We have a tough draw, but I expect time head Billie said. “Our team Like their female counterparts, a our kids to come out with intensity does not have that one alpha per- fi rst-round win would assure the and the desire to win. Our seniors sonality so we’ve tried to do it col- Billies of at least three more games have won 56 games in the last two lectively. Sometimes it has worked before the 2018-19 season con- years and I expect them to lead our and sometimes it hasn’t. cludes. team and go out in a blaze of glory.” “Offensively we have depend- A victory over Bauxite would On the boys’ side, Monticello ed on our back court. When our not only propel Monticello to either tied with Fairview for second place guards have played well and oth- the regional championship game behind Magnolia in the regular sea- ers have stepped up to compliment (provided the Billies also win Fri- son but with the Cardinals having them, we’ve been hard to beat. day) or the third-place contest. The swept both games against the Bil- When that hasn’t happened we’ve 4A South title game is set for 7:30 lies, Monticello was delegated to been vulnerable.” p.m. and the third-place game for the No. 3 seed from 8-4A. Bauxite, Both juniors who started as 1:30 p.m., both on Saturday. Monticello to host another powerlift ing meet Check belts & hoses

Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, stitution will be eligible to lift. For participating teams, lifters, Monticello High School will host Medals will be presented for the coaches and meet offi cials, the Battery load test a second Arkansas High School fi rst- and second-place lifters in schedule is: Powerlifting Association meet at each division. Outstanding Lifter • 7-8 a.m.—Weigh in. the Monticello Foundation Build- trophies for light and heavy plat- • 8-8:15 a.m.— Coaches’ meet- Check brakes ing. form will also be awarded, as will ing. Participating schools will be al- team trophies for the fi rst- and sec- • 8:20-8:30 a.m.—Offi cials’ lowed to bring 14 lifters per team. ond-place teams. meeting. Front-end check Any lifter who meets the eligibil- Admission is $5 for school-aged • 8:30-8:45 a.m.—Warm-up. ity requirements set forth by the children and adults. Children under • 8:50 .m.—Lifters report to plat- AHSPLA in Article VIII of is con- school age will get in free. form for rules briefi ng. Lube, oil and filter Tire Rotation Heating/cooling Check anti-freeze/coolant

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Game 1: Today, 5:30 p.m. Game 1: Today, 4 p.m.

4th 8: Rison 4th 8: McGehee Game 5: Friday, 5:30 p.m. Game 5: Friday, 4 p.m. 2nd 8: McGehee 2nd 8: Dumas

Game 2: Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Game 2: Thursday, 4 p.m.

3rd 7: Centerpoint 3rd 7: Centerpoint

Game 7: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Game 7: Saturday, 6 p.m. Regional champion Regional champion 1st 8: DREW CENTRAL 1st 8: West Helena Central

Game 4: Today, 8:30 p.m. Game 3: Today, 7 p.m.

4th 7: Smackover 4th 7: Prescott Game 6: Friday, 8:30 p.m. Game 6: Friday, 7 p.m. 2nd 7: Prescott 2nd 7: Fouke

Game 4: Thursday, 8:30 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, 7 p.m.

3rd 8: West Helena Cetral 3rd 8: DREW CENTRAL

Game 8: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Game 8: Saturday, noon Third place Third place

Shaw and Jakayla Paige scored Tidwell tied the game at 10 with their losing streak. gest lead being 10 points. The Blos- TITLES four apiece with Kea Thomas, Kai- UAM 1:49 remaining in the fi rst quarter. For the Blossoms, Jaida Harden soms narrowed the lead to six points ya Williams, and Ali Jo Cruce add- The Blossoms took the lead 11-10 led the way with 11 points followed by the end of the half with Tech Continued from Page 1C Continued from Page1C ing two points each. with 1:01 in the fi rst, but SAU re- by Chari Swift with 10. MacKenzie taking a 27-21 into the locker room. In the second contest of the day, took the lead by one to close the Johnson added nine points, Tidwell After a close third quarter that ond in 7-3A and was the runner-up the Drew Central Junior Pirates Embry rounding out the scoring quarter. eight, Nina Kizzee and O’Dell six saw Tech outscore UAM 16-11 to in that district’s tournament. The faced off against the Junior Bob- with four. UAM retook the lead with the each, and Dezirae King rounded out take a 53-45 advantage heading Lady Pirates fi nished the regular cats of Dumas. Drew Central led The Weevils will next play East fi rst basket of the second quarter, the scoring with two points. into the fi nal quarter. Tech pulled season with a third-place confer- after the fi rst quarter of play, out- Central University at 7:30 Thursday a three-pointer by Whitney O’Dell, Returning for their second road away in the fourth quarter, outscor- ence standing and enters the re- scoring Dumas 9-6. Dumas took in Ada, Okla. UAM will conclude and did not relinquish the lead for game last Saturday, the Blossoms ing UAM 29-14 to defeat the Blos- gional with a No. 3 seed. the lead in the second quarter, tak- the fi nal regular-season road trip of the remainder of the half, taking a traveled to Russellville to face off soms 82-59. In the second game of the eve- ing a 10-6 advantage in the quarter the season in Durant, Okla. at 3 p.m. 25-18 lead at intermission. against Arkansas Tech. Leading the way for the Blos- ning, the Drew Central Pirates for a 16-15 lead at the half. Saturday, taking on Southeastern faced off against the Rison Wild- UAM continued to lead through- UAM scored the fi rst six points soms was Johnson with 21 points Dumas added to the lead in the Oklahoma State University. out the third quarter, extending the of the contest before Tech got on followed by Tidwell with 11. Hard- cats in boys’ semifi nal action. third quarter, outscoring Drew Rison had advanced by upsetting Cotton Blossoms lead to the biggest by either team by the board and eventually tied the en added 10, O’Dell nine and Swift Central 16-12 for a 32-27 lead the end of the quarter, a 14-point, contest at six with 4:47 remain- with six. Kizzee rounded out the Dumas in the quarterfi nals last heading into the fi nal quarter of The UAM Cotton Blossoms be- Wednesday night. 39-25, advantage heading into the ing in the quarter. Both teams ex- scoring with two points. play. gan the fi rst leg of a four-game road fi nal quarter of play. changed leads until the Golden The Blossoms will continue In the contest, Trenton Eu- Drew Central could not overtake trip by traveling to Magnolia hop- banks scored nine of the Pirates 13 UAM’s biggest lead of the con- Suns regained the lead for the re- their road tour Thursday, traveling Dumas in the fi nal quarter, falling ing to end a six-game skid. fi rst-quarter points to Rison’s 10. test came with 7:03 remaining in mainder of the quarter with 1:02 to Ada, Okla. to face East Central short 8-4 in the quarter as Dumas Their opponent was rival South- the contest at 18 points. SAU be- left in the fi rst. Tech extended the with a 5:30 p.m. tipoff scheduled. Drew Central maintained a 13-10 claimed the 8-3A junior boys’ advantage. Eubanks led the way in ern Arkansas University. gan to chip away at the lead, but the lead by fi ve points, 18-13, as the UAM will conclude the road trip championship 40-31. SAU got on the board to begin Blossoms were able to not allow quarter ended. Saturday against Southeastern the second quarter, as well, scoring Leading the way for Drew Cen- six points as Drew Central took a the contest and led UAM through- the lead to dip under double dig- Tech continued to lead through- Oklahoma in Durant, Okla. with a tral was Chris Shaw with 13 points out the fi rst quarter until Berniezha its in a 52-41 victory that snapped out the second quarter with the big- 1 p.m. tipoff scheduled. 11-8 advantage in the quarter and a followed by Tristian Butler with 24-18 lead into halftime. 12. Antonio Remley rounded out Zeb Trantham and Travarus the scoring with six points. efi cial to the Weevils. Harding won Shead each scored seven points as After a dominating performance a Saturday opener 5-3, then swept Drew Central scored 18 points in the by the West Helena Central Lady OPPOSITE UAM 7-1 and 6-5 in a Sunday dou- third quarter, but Rison scored 20 in Cougars against Dumas in the Continued from Page 1C the period. Drew Central maintained senior girls’ 8-3A championship bleheader to give the Weevils an 0-3 start in the GAC. the advantage, 42-38, heading into game, the Drew Central Pirates far, with the exception of the 5-0 Thanks to inclement weather, a the fi nal quarter, though. faced off against the McGehee loss to William Jewell (Mo.) Col- home game scheduled with Mis- Shead led Drew Central in the Owls for the third time this season lege in the AEMC, the only game sissippi College Tuesday wasn’t fourth quarter with eight points as attempting to claim the district title. that has been anywhere near close played, so the next time the Dia- the Pirates were able to hold off the Leading the way for Drew is the 4-3 victory over Missouri Wildcats, outscoring Rison 13-11 Central in the fi rst quarter was Western State University, also in mond Weevils will see action is to take a 55-49 victory and to ad- Eubanks, scoring seven of Drew the AEMC. Otherwise, UAM has this weekend. Ouachita comes to vance to the district championship. Central’s 15 points as the Pirates been in control throughout the fi rst Weevils Field for a 2 p.m. single Leading the way for the Pi- took a 15-13 advantage to open the part of the season—beating Fort game on Friday and a doublehead- rates was Eubanks with 17 points contest. Zeb Trantham led the way Hays State (Kan.) University 3-1 er on Saturday, weather permitting. followed by Shead with 16. Zeb in the second quarter with eight in the season opener, then blanking First pitch of Saturday’s twinbill is Trantham added nine points, Kaleb points as Drew Central outscored Northwest Missouri State Univer- set for noon. Williams six and Nicky Barnard McGehee 17-6 in the quarter for a sity 2-0 in the D2 Challenge. One silver lining for head base- four. Stevon Hall added two and 22-19 advantage at the half. The two remaining wins the ball coach John Harvey is that 2018 Markalen Jacobs rounded out the McGehee came back in the third Blossoms have posted thus far GAC Freshman of the Year Jordan scoring with one point. quarter, outscoring Drew Central are an 8-0, fi ve-inning shutout of Johnson has picked up where he On the opposite side of the 16-14 but DC maintained a 46-35 Maryville (Mo.) University and left off last spring. Johnson leads bracket, the McGehee Owls upset lead heading into the fi nal quarter. a 6-1 domination of Northeast- UAM in just about every offensive the top-seeded West Helena Cen- McGehee outscored Drew Central ern State (Okla.) University in the statistical category—a .370 batting tral Cougars to advance to the se- 20-14 in the fi nal quarter, but the AEMC. Returning letterwinner average (10-for-27), a .519 slug- nior boys’ championship contest. Pirates were able to hold off the Jordan Herbner has led UAM at the Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ging percentage and a .393 on-base Taking to the court fi rst on Owls to claim the 8-3A tournament plate, hitting at a .417 clip (5-for- ONE OF MANY Junior college transfer Ojani Chacon is one 18 pitchers percentage. Championship Friday, the Drew title and a No. 1 seed heading into 12) while senlor Abigail Leonards battling for mound time with the Diamond Weevils this spring. Newcomer John Mauldin, a se- Central Junior Lady Pirates faced regional tournament play. has posted a 3-0 record in the cir- nior transfer from the University of off against the Dumas Ladycats. Leading the way for the Pirates cle. Blossoms will christen newly re- against perennial NCAA Division New Orleans, has hit the oly two The Junior Lady Pirates doubled was Shead with 33 points—includ- Offensively, newcomer Ha- named Alvy Early Softball Field II powerhouse Minnesota State UAM home runs so far and leads up Dumas in the fi rst quarter 10-5, ing 16 straight made free throws. ley Godeaux leads the Blossoms at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 1 when University at Mankato. the team with 15 RBI. After John- but only managed to outscore Du- Shead went 21-for-27 from the line in runs batted in with four while UAM plays its fi rst home game of UAM managed to win one of ston’s 14 RBI, the power numbers mas by a single point in the second for a .778 percentage. Shead also Herbner, Chelsea Anderson and the season. Southwestern Oklaho- the three games against the Mav- drop dramatically. quarter, 6-5, to take a 16-10 lead recorded 13 rebounds and sev- Haley Cornell each have three RBI. ma State University, currently 1-5 ericks, a 9-7 victory in the series Junior Hunter Huckabee, a into the half. en assists. Following Shead was Power-wise, both Sydney Webster on the season, will provide the op- fi nale after having dropped 5-0 and transfer from Carl Albert 9Okla.) Dumas closed the gap in the Eubanks with 14 points and Zeb and Mahayla Mitchell have hit position in a four-game conference 11-1 decision to MSU a day earlier. Community College, has picked up third quarter, outscoring Drew Trantham with 10. Barnard round- home runs for UAM, and on the series. Old Gulf South Conference rival UAM’s lone mound win thus far Central 12-9 in the quarter to pull ed out the scoring with three. base paths, Katelynn Stamper is UAM Baseball has seen an al- Delta State (Miss.) University vis- and is tied with Monticello fresh- within three points, 25-22. Dumas The Pirates will travel to 3-for-3 in stolen bases. together different beginning to the ited Monticello three days later aad man Mason Philley for the team stayed within striking distance Prescott to face Smackover in 3A Leonards has struck out 14 bat- spring. After havng their season returned home with a 2-1 win to lead in earned run average at 3.00. through the fourth quarter, but the Region 4 tournament today. The ters in 18 innings—and walked no opener postponed because of rain conclude UAM’s season-opening However, both Harvey and inter- Junior Lady Pirates managed to game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 one. Of her three wins, two have at Christian Brothers (Tenn.) Uni- home stand. im softball coach Kyle Lem would hold off the Junior Ladycats 13-11 p.m. Smackover fi nished as the been complete games. versity early this month, the Wee- An early foray into GAC play agree it’s still way too early to base to take the fi ve-point victory and fourth-place seed from 7-3A. After the trip to Ouachita, the vils opened their season at home didn’t prove to be much more ben- a season on a few games. claim the 8-3A title. For both the Pirates and Lady Leading the way for Drew Cen- Pirates, one regional tournament tral was Hannah Meeks and Edri- win will send them into the early ana Hunter with seven points each. rounds of the 3A State Champion- Layna Charbol and Saniya Durden ships, to be held in Osceola this both scored fi ve points. 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All photos by Jeff Young/Advance correspondent WE’RE NO. 1! Happy groups of Drew Central junior girls (left) and senior boys enjoy the moment after being presented with 2018-19 Class 3A, District 8 tournament championship plaques Friday night. The Junior Lady Pirates also won the regular-season crown with an undefeated record; the Pirates fi nished second in the regular-season standings but head into the 3A Region 4 Tournament this week as the No. 1 seed from 8-3A.

DRIVING THE BASELINE Senior Zeb Trantham heads for the basket around a McGehee defender. LISTEN UP Boys head coach C.J. Watson draws up a play.

MORE ACTION Stevon Hall (10) and Kaleb Williams double team a McGehee dribbler (left); Lady Pirates’ Charlayah Ridgell tries to overcome three Dumas defenders (center); and Tristian Butler of the Junior Pirates attempts a shot.

I’M LISTENING Girls’ head coach Michael Goad hears from a player. EYEING THE BASKET The Junior Lady Pirates’ Edriana Hunter stops and pops during DC’s championship win. 6C | Wednesday, February 20, 2019 OUTDOORS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net| 870-367-5325 AHFH dines on donations from world championship snow goose event

Special to the Advance pane-powered Fire Disc cooker. Archers take aim sions will shoot on March 1, and Boaters who were operating the Goose hunters and the public on at state championship the high school competition will be vessel during the time of the acci- STUTTGART—The fi rst World hand on a dreary and mostly rainy held March 2. dent did not fi t any sort of mold in Championship Snow Goose Con- Sunday were able to sample the LITTLE ROCK–More than Boating accidents, fatalities regard to age or boating experience, servation Hunt, organized by many presentations, learning that 3,500 students fi led into middle and decreased in 2018 either. This is a common trend, and Mack’s Prairie Wings and held snow goose can make for a tasty high school gymnasiums across as with most years there were just Feb. 9-10, raised $31,000 for char- meal in a number of ways. Arkansas recently to take their shot HOT SPRINGS—According to as many operators with more than ity, with a third of that going to Ar- The Light Goose Conserva- at qualifying for the Arkansas Na- the Arkansas Game and Fish Com- 500 hours of on-the-water experi- kansas Hunters Feeding the Hun- tion Order continues in Arkansas tional Archery in the Schools Pro- mission’s recently published annu- ence involved in accidents as there gry, a nonprofi t that works with the Newsletters through April 25. During the order, gram State Championship. Region- al summary of boating accidents in were people who less than 20 hours Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- there is no daily or possession limit al shoots were held in 12 locations, Arkansas, people who spent time of experience. Operator inattention sion and hunters to provide wild on snow, blue or Ross’s geese, gun covering every region of the state. on the water last year saw a 9 per- was responsible for more accidents game for needy, hungry recipients. event. I asked for a couple of days magazines do not require a plug, Of the student athletes partic- cent decrease in boating accidents than inexperience, and the average Arkansas Hunters Feeding the off and told him we were coming electronic calls are allowed, and ipating, 1,564 were female and and a 36 percent decrease in the age of operators involved in acci- Hungry is mostly known for ac- here, and he said, ‘Oh, y’all are shooting time runs from 30 min- 1990 were male. ANASP is one of number of boaters who died from dents was 44 years old. cepting donations of harvested deer going to be part of the snow goose utes before sunrise to 30 minutes the few scholastic sporting activi- boating accidents. Work as an intern and turning the venison into meals hunt? That’s great, you’ll love it.’ after sunset. The order, established ties where young men and women A total of 60 reported boating ac- for AGFC this summer We signed up kind of at the last cidents occurred in 2018, resulting for food banks and for snacks in 1999, is an effort to reduce the compete side-by-side. LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas minute. in an estimated $456,220 in property sticks distributed for the Snacks in light goose population, which has Curtis Gray, statewide ANASP Game and Fish Commission is ac- the Schools Program. The addition “My two boys will never believe grown in such number that biolo- coordinator for the Arkansas Game damage, 29 injuries requiring medi- cal attention and seven fatalities. cepting applications for summer in- of waterfowl has been something their dad is a world champion.” he gist believe is damaging geese hab- and Fish Commission, said the ternships until March 8, 2019. These that program director Ronnie Ritter added. itat, particularly in their staging and program continues to be extremely Seven of those victims drowned. “Every year we see the same internships, funded by sales of the has tried to incorporate for a while, The veterans had a big Sunday, breeding grounds in the sub-arctic popular with students from elemen- AGFC’s Conservation License he said. harvesting 148 geese to total 184 tundra. tary- through high-school level. thing, if adult boaters would wear a properly fi tting and functional Plates, let students gain hands-on With the fi rst Snow Goose Con- for two days and win the event Arkansas State Duck Stamp “When we had our fi rst state training and experience needed to servation Hunt producing a harvest by three over a team of 10 friends meet 11 years ago, we had a little life vest, we would avoid near- artwork unveiled ly all of the fatalities we see on compete for a future career in con- of 1,160 light geese over the two whose homes span from West over 750 students come shoot,” the water,” said Capt. Stephanie servation. days, Ritter was able to contribute Memphis to Dumas, dubbed Lil- LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Gray said. “Now we have more Internships are available across Weatherington, AGFC boating law every goose to the John 3:16 Min- ly Company. Unlike the winners, Game and Fish Foundation un- than 3,500 competing in regional the state in conservation education, administrator. “Three of the six in- istries in Batesville for processing who kept their 10 hunters together veiled the artwork to be used on tournaments, and that’s only a frac- wildlife management, fi sheries and for feeding its clients. and hunted a couple of fi elds in the the 2019-20 Arkansas State Duck dividuals who drowned were not management, and wildlife law en- tion of the schools who participate wearing a life vest, and the other “The cost of getting ducks or England area both days, the run- Stamp at the Arkansas Legislative in the program.” forcement. geese processed was a hindrance ners-up split their squad 5-and-5, Sportsmen’s Caucus luncheon in three were either worn improperly To qualify for an internship, an Gray said roughly 550 schools or the life vest was found to be in in the past because we’re talking with one group working near Brin- downtown Little Rock. The event teach Archery in the Schools cur- applicant: $4-$5 for a pound of meat, where kley and another setting up near was part of an update to state legis- poor condition with fl otation miss- • Must have a declared degree in riculum at some point during the ing or damaged.” for $5 we can do 5 pounds of deer water in Lincoln County. lators on work the Arkansas Game the conservation fi eld. year, which is close to 50 percent of Weatherington says many people burger,” Ritter said. “It was just They had scouted goose move- and Fish Commission and other • Must have 60 hours of college all schools in the state. There have carry life vests on board their boat cost-prohibitive. But when we ments all week and determined the partners are doing to improve and credits earned by the time the In- even been 42 invitational tourna- just to be legal, but fail to maintain hooked up with John 3:16, and geese would feed in east-central maintain the valuable natural re- ternship begins. ments prior to this year’s regionals them or make sure they fi t properly, they will do all the plucking and Arkansas fi elds early, then head to sources of The Natural State. at schools who have embraced the • At the time of application, must cleaning, it was just a win-win for water, and it played out as planned rendering them ineffective. be a college student, graduated This is the fi rst such unveiling program. “Even in most of our boating everybody.” Saturday with a harvest of 143 and of a state duck stamp in Arkansas, The top two teams from each di- within the previous 12 months, or The Snow Goose Conservation a whopping lead in the competi- fatalities, there was a life vest on currently enrolled in a post-gradu- although the program has been in vision at each regional tournament board the boat, it just wasn’t being Hunt drew 31 teams of 10 hunters tion. Sunday, though, with two less place for 38 years. During each of will move on to the state champi- ate program. each to the two-day event, with hours to hunt because all harvest- worn,” Weatherington said. “It’s • Must have a 2.5 cumulative the last few years, AGFC has sold onship. The remaining 12 slots will the same story with non-fatal boat- team entry costing $1,000. Every ed geese had to be in by 2 p.m., an average of 102,000 state duck grade point average on a 4.0 scale. be fi lled by the highest-scoring ing accidents.” Selected interns will be responsi- dollar of the entry fee was divided the plan didn’t materialize. Heavy stamps. The agency spends funds teams who did not place fi rst or evenly among Hunters Feeding the rains overnight left most Arkansas According to the report, out of ble to coordinate with their college from these stamps each year on im- second, no matter which regional the 204 people involved in last or university to obtain course credit Hungry, Ducks Unlimited and Del- fi elds soaked and geese were happy proving habitat for waterfowl and tournament they participated in. ta Waterfowl. in the fi elds all day. year’s boating accidents, only 32 for their work. providing access to public lands for “We have had some extremely percent were wearing a life jacket Applications should include a Meanwhile, Mack’s Prairie The hunt drew competitors from many of the state’s duck hunters strong teams stay home because Wings and an assortment of spon- all surrounding states. Tommy at the time of the accident. current resume, a one-page cover and bird watchers. they were in very tough regions, “Eighteen percent were required letter, a copy of college transcripts sors provided merchandise that to- Merritt of Kilgore, Texas, good-na- According to Deke Whitbeck, while others who did not score taled $62,500 in a winner-take-all turedly came in Sunday to Mack’s by law to wear one.,” Weatherington and a completed application form. AGFF president, the foundation is quite as well were able to go to the added. “So that means only 14 per- Visit https://jobs.agfc.com for event, with prizes divided among with one goose, which was one charged with working with wildlife state championship because the the 10 members of the winning more than he had Saturday. “I still cent of boaters who were in an acci- more information on the internship artists to create duck stamp artwork competition in the region was not program and a list of openings for team. had a great time. I’m glad your dent were voluntarily wearing their featuring different areas of the state as close,” Gray said. “With the new life vest. We have to do better.” 2019. The winning group, Wings of state had this event,” said Merritt, to showcase Arkanasas’s vast di- format, each region will be repre- the Prairie Outfi tters, was an as- a former Texas state representative. versity of waterfowl and wetland sented well, and the best archers semblage of armed forces veterans The oddest story of the competi- habitat. will have a chance to compete MORE HD CHANNELS, from around the country who try to tion came when a group based out This year’s featured print was based solely on their merit.” get together annually for hunting or of Bryant called in near deadline, painted by Mike Marlar, a North In addition to team competition, FASTER INTERNET AND fi shing trips. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS CARPET CLEANING Pre-School classrooms. Applicants vetting. Call 870-308-2174 to adopt hook-up for washer/dryer. Adjacent Real Estate, (870) 367-5524 or must have good customer service your fur-ever friend today! TFN to UAM campus. 870-723-4943 or (870) 723-7983. TFN Hope Place NOT JUST DISASTER RESTORATION skills and be a team player. You Monticello 2nd Chance furdogs is 870-723-2342. TFN MULTI FAMILY HOMES CARPET MEDICS may pick up an application at 119 in need of supplies: Dog pens, ken- Westside Manor Apartments. 2 BR, Hope Place in Monticello is in need 3 unit tri-plex located at 211 W. RESTORES & CLEANS CARPETS Shay Gillespie Street. For more in- nels and crates, dog houses, 20x20 1 BA. Refrigerator & stove provided. of diapers in sizes Newborn, 5 and Jackson St. has one 2 bedroom, 1 24/7 Emergency formation contact Sherrie Gillespie plastic tarps, dog feeders, dog and Washer/Dryer hookups. (870) 853- 6. We are open to receive donations bath (750sqft) unit available. $500 (870)723-2395(870)723-2395 at 870-367-1240. “This institution is puppy food ALWAYS needed. If 5345. TFN Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday a month with $500 deposit. 1 year an equal opportunity provider and you would like to donate, please from 9:30am-4:30pm. COMMERCIAL lease, credit approval and referenc- employer.” 1/26 1tc contact: Monticello2ndChancefur- es required. Call 870-692-0330. 3/9 Fight Hunger General service repair. Experience [email protected] or call 870-224- Former Thai restaurant located at 4tc Hope Place of Monticello invites Steam Cleaning Carpet, in oil change, tire machine and bal- 2486. TFN 1039 Hwy 278 W. Call 501-590- 9755 for more details. TFN ROOM FOR RENT our community to drop off non-per- Upholstery & Tile Back to Life ancing. Work Monday-Friday with Post on our Facebook page de- ishable food donations. We are paid holidays. 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Call 870-723- Cereal, Juice and Boxed Meals. 103 nician, Level 2 or above desired. washer, fenced backyard. $900/ APARTMENTS 4425. TFN North Main, Monticello. TFN Competitive pay, good benefi ts, month with $900 deposit. Call 870- ǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƌƉĞƚŵĞĚŝĐƐƌĞƐƚŽƌĂƟŽŶ͘ĐŽŵ growing dealership. 870-367-4343 LAND 367-3401 ext. 12 for an application. Historical Preservation TFN Cedar Hill Apartments or email: service@ryburnautomo- 21 acres 12 miles North on High- 3/6 4tc Funds Needed For tive.com TFN Newly renovated. Veteran units available. New appliances and in- way 425. Highway frontage, pine PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Enon School Call the Federal Trade Commis- and hardwood. Good game hunting. CHILD CARE terior. Income restrictions apply. All real estate advertising in this Funds are needed for the mainte- sion to fi nd out how to spot medical Call 870-623-5630 or 870-460-5581 Washer/dryer in each unit. 839 S. newspaper is subject to the Feder- nance of Enon’s 2-room school- Good Shepherd 203 E. Trotter billing scams. 1-877-FTC-HELP. A 9am-9pm. Serious inquiries only. Gabbert St. 870-367-3394. 8/18 4tc al Fair Housing Act which makes it house located at 2474 Highway 35E Avenue, Monticello (870)460-0503 message from The Advance Monti- TFN 2/27 4tpd outside of Monticello. Any donation Educational child care, after school cellonian and the FTC. illegal to advertise any preference, amount will be greatly appreciated 40 acres for sale in Drew county limitation or discrimination based on care and summer programs. Open Lively Branch & Mead- with lots of hardwood, pine and oak to keep the legacy alive and well. Saturdays from 7 am to 5 pm. Come race, color, religion, sex, handicap, For more information on how to help PETS owview Apartments timber. Interested buyer please call familial status or national origin, or in for a free trial day and see what 870-377-0001 or 870-377-5614. preserve Enon’s schoolhouse or to makes us different. 50% off fi rst Offering 2 Great Locations in Mon- an intention to make any such pref- Two beautiful male Chihuahua pup- 1/26 4tc make a donation contact, James week. We are bilingual and accept ticello 1&2 Bedroom Apartments, erence, limitation or discrimination. pies for sale. One is reddish blonde Jarrett at 870-367-3765. TFN vouchers. TFN Very nice, Spacious, All Appliances 3.5 acres land for sale in Woodlawn Familial status includes children un- and other is light chocolate. $70 Furnished, Washer/Dryer optional, der the age of 18 living with parents CASA of the 10th Judicial District is School District with owner fi nancing. each. Call 870-877-1772. 2/23 1tpd Carpet/Laminate Flooring. Leasing 870-692-1152 or 870-357-2686. or legal custodians, pregnant wom- seeking volunteer advocates and FREE Information Contact: Lively Realty en and people securing custody of board members. To fi nd out how AKC Pedigreed German Shepherd TFN puppies, born 11-17-18, Dam: solid Co., Inc. 870-534-2251/870-941- children under 18. This newspaper you can help a child in need, please Advance Classifi eds are free to in- 9008. BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL- 4 TO 12 ACRES FOR SALE will not knowingly accept any ad- contact (870) 367-9449. TFN black, Sire Black and cream. Both dividuals if the item is valued at $50 on site, puppies black and cream ABLE. TFN $3500/acre, rural water, electricity, vertising for real estate which is in Monticello 2nd Chancefurdogs is in or less and the ad states the price. with red highlights. Will be very lots of trees, Drew County, Ladelle violation of the law. Our readers need of supplies: Dog pens, ken- All free ads must be of a non com- large. $450 each, call 870-352- PARKHILL APART- area, owner fi nancing available. are hereby informed that all dwell- nels and crates, dog houses, 20x20 mercial nature and be for one item. 1494. 3/16 4tpd MENTS 870-723-4996. TFN ings advertised in this newspaper An example would be a sofa for $49 plastic tarps, dog feeders, dog and Newly renovated 1 and 2 Bedrooms, MOBILE HOMES are available on an equal opportu- would be free but bales of hay for $5 Foster cats from a Shelter Cat Res- puppy food ALWAYS needed. If CH/A. All electric, water paid. Call nity basis. To complain of discrim- you would like to donate, please each would be a paid ad. cue affi liate for adoption to good, Two mobile home sites at Midway ination call HUD toll free at 1-800- contact: Monticello2ndChancefur- loving homes. These fuzzy felines 367-6241 from 9 am to 5 pm. TFN Heights Mobile Home Park, “Mon- 669-9777. 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