INSIDE TODAY’S EDITION Intrigue, lawsuits, surprises complete dream season ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN 1D Wednesday, December 28, 2016 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 Monticello native comes almost home, NEWYear YEAR’S in SPECIAL Review SECTION MAYOR CHARGED plays against Arkansas in DI matchup Prosecuting attorney fi les one felony count, one misdemeanor count against Tucker

BY HAROLD COGGINS Nita McDaniel discovered that a em, Monday and served can result in a fi ne of up convicted of nothing at this time. In the city. Tucker has stated that do- AND ASHLEY FOREMAN fi ctitious invoice was created for Tucker with a court sum- to $1,000 and no more fact, he is not accused of any theft nations from local businesses were Advance staff ETC Engineering. The president of mons indicating he was than 90 days in jail, the or personal gain. Mayor Tucker promised to help pay for the 2015 ETC was contacted and confi rmed charged with one count same report noted. will continue to serve the citizens Forest Festival. Tucker secured In investigative summary from no services were provided to the of tampering with public Tucker is scheduled of this community, while the pro- $6,500 in loans from the city and the Arkansas State Police Criminal city of Monticello on or about the records, a felony, and one to appear at 9 a.m. on cess plays out. We have and will the Economic Development Fund Investigation Division on Monti- time that the invoice in question count of abuse of power, Monday, Oct. 17 in Drew continue to fully cooperate with the of Monticello, with the promise to cello Mayor Zack Tucker, he is ac- was written and paid, according to a misdemeanor. Zack Tucker County Circuit Court be- City Council and proper authorities pay back the loans with donations cused of fraudulently moving city police. Felony record tamper- fore Judge Bynum Gib- to resolve this matter in a manner from a local business. According to funds to other accounts without Because of the investigation, ing can result in a fi ne of son. Conviction of any that is professional and in the best the State Police investigation, In- proper authorization. requested by Thomas Deen, Prose- up to $10,000 and up to six years felony can disqualify a person from interests of Monticello.” terfor made a donation of $5,000. Tucker has been under investi- cuting Attorney of the 10th Judicid- in prison, according to the records holding a mayorship. Tucker is the chairman of the Tucker said it was spent by the Ar- gation since August when Mon- ial District, a Drew County sheriff’s Deen fi led with the Drew County “People should understand that Arkansas Forest Festival Commit- kansas Forest Festival and never ticello Economic Development deputy went to the offi ce of Tuck- Circuit Clerk, Beverly Burks, Sept. this is just a charging document,” tee, which started in 2015. This See MAYOR Page 23D Commission Executive Director er’s personal attorney, Hani Hash- 16. Misdemeanor abuse of power Hashem said. “The Mayor has been festival is not offi cially operated by 1C MILESTONE WIN UAM welcomes Fire destroys new chancellor

Special to the Advance The University of Arkansas at Monticello welcomed Karla Hughes, city landmark Ph.D. to its campus this week as she began her new position as chancel- ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN

75¢ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 Local area aff ected by ag developments Monticello, SEARK welcome change new year can bring

BY RYAN MCGEENEY deer and elk herds in the state. U of A System Division of Agriculture • Tony Windham steps down as director of the Cooperative LITTLE ROCK—Since many in Extension Service after 28 years Monticello and Southeast Arkansas with the University of Arkan- were affected, here is a look back sas System: After initially work- at the top agriculture-related stories ing with Arkansas growers as an of 2016. The year proved a diffi cult economist in 1988, Windham was year for many Arkansas growers. eventually appointed associate vice Severe fl ooding in August im- president for agriculture and direc- pacted production to the tune of tor in 2010. Mark Cochran, vice an approximately $50 million crop president-Agriculture and head of loss, and an unprecedented politi- the Division of Agriculture, named cal season cast doubt on the future Dr. Rick Cartwright as interim di- of international trade agreements rector. and farm subsidies. • Arkansas offi cials visit Cuba According to most farmers, 2017 as the U.S. considers lifting trade can only be better. sanctions: As a major producer Based on an informal poll of ag- of both rice and poultry, Arkansas ricultural experts across the state, may prove particularly attractive to here are the University of Arkansas the island nation as a future trading Photo courtesy of Gay Pace System Division of Agriculture’s partner. WORTHY CAUSE top 10 Arkansas ag stories of 2016: Drew County Log A Load for Kids committee members Alan Bickford, Amanda Bickford, Charlee Kay Bickford, Jules Flemister, Lora • The Division of Agriculture’s Flemister, Brice Pace, Gay Pace and Michelle Gibson presented the Arkansas Children’s Hospital with a check for $113,000 earlier this month. That was a • Widespread reports of Rice Research and Extension record total for Drew County. Pictures with the DCLAL committee memers are employees of the ACH Emergency Department, for which Drew County’s do- dicamba drift injury in soy- Center unveils its new Founda- nation is earmarked, and ACH Senior Devolpment Offi cer Jennifer Selig. beans, as some growers begin tion Seed Facility in Stuttgart: in off-label applications on new Replacing a facility that had stood dicamba-resistant Monsanto since the 1950s, the Division of crops: The Division of Agriculture Agriculture opened its news Foun- Drew County Log A Load donates $113,000 noted the initial reports of drift in- dation Seed Facility in August. jury in July, as well as some of the • Trans-Pacifi c Partnership fallout, as the Arkansas State Plant trade deal appears to stall as A Load program has raised more than $7.5 mil- of 500 physicians, 80 residents in pediatrics and Board weighed its options as Mon- voters chose between two presi- Money earmarked for ACH’s lion for ACH since its inception in 1993. pediatric specialties and more than 4,000 em- santo edged toward bringing a new dential candidates, both of whom Emergency Department In 2008, Log a Load pledged to support con- ployees. dicamba-based herbicide technolo- stated they were against it: After struction of the new Emergency Department, A campus under development in Northwest gy to market. months of diplomacy and wran- which opened in June of 2012. Named for Log Arkansas will bring 225,000 square feet of in- • Arkansas growers suffer gling, the wide-reaching trade Special to the Advance A Load’s generous support, the Emergency De- patient beds, clinic rooms and diagnostic ser- nearly $50 million in crop losses agreement, which would broadly partment at ACH recorded 58,693 patient visits vices to children in that region of the state. A due to signifi cant August fl ood- liberalize trade rules and tariffs, LITTLE ROCK—Drew County Log A Load in 2015. It is the only one in the state that pro- private nonprofi t, ACH boasts an internationally ing, and a disaster declaration may ultimately fail to come to fru- For Kids of Arkansas recently donated $113,000 vides comprehensive care for the sickest and renowned reputation for medical breakthroughs issued: After weeks of heavy, ition. In March, Ambassador Dar- to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Log A Load is most injured pediatric patients. There are six and intensive treatments, unique surgical pro- intermittent fl ooding in August, ci Vetter of the Offi ce of the U.S. a group of volunteers from the timber and log- Log A Load chapters across Arkansas and each cedures and forward-thinking research—all agronomists and economists with Trade Representative spoke about ging industry who raise funds for ACH through chapter hosts one to two fundraising events for dedicated to fulfi lling its mission of champion- the Division of Agriculture esti- the proposed trade agreement at events held in communities throughout the state. the hospital. The events include fi sh fry dinners, ing children by making them better today and mated a signifi cant economic loss the University of Arkansas at Little This latest donation will benefi t the hospital’s silent and live auctions and golf tournaments. healthier tomorrow. for Arkansas producers. Arkansas Rock William H. Bowen School of Emergency Department. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is the only pe- For more information, visit archildrens.org. Gov. Asa Hutchinson a federal di- Law. “It’s incredible to see how year after year, vol- diatric medical center in Arkansas and one of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises saster declaration for 12 counties. • Arkansas cotton growers re- unteers and donors continue to give generously the largest in the United States serving children funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals • Researchers with University bound from 2015’s historic low through the Log A Load For Kids program,” said from birth to age 21. Over the past century, (including ACHl) that provide 32 million treat- of Arkansas System Division of acreage of 210,000 acres, plant- Vanessa Delgadillo, Children’s Miracle Net- ACH has grown from a small orphanage in Lit- ments each year to kids across the U.S. and Can- Agriculture and the Arkansas ing about 57 percent more acre- work Director for ACH. “We are so grateful for tle Rock to a statewide network of care that in- ada. Donations stay local to fund critical treat- Game and Fish Commission be- age: Although we’ve never strictly the support the logging and forestry community cludes an expansive pediatric teaching hospital ments and healthcare services, pediatric medical gin tracking spread of chronic been “the land of cotton,” growers provide to our patients and their families. “This and research institute, as well as regional clinics equipment and charitable care. wasting disease in deer and elk on the Arkansas side of the Delta contribution touches the many patients that be- in several counties. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hos- throughout Arkansas: As reports came back strong with increased gin their journey at the Emergency Department, ACH also reaches children across the state pitals has raised more than $4.7 billion, most of chronic wasting disease in deer acreage. on behalf of them, we say ‘Thank you.’ ” and nation through a range of telemedicine ca- of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle and elk persisted, biological re- • Kudzu bugs expand in east- Log A Load is a Children’s Miracle Network pabilities that ensures every child has access to Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners searchers in the state embarked in ern Arkansas: After almost fi ve Hospitals program sponsored by the Arkansas the best care available, regardless of location or and programs support the nonprofi t’s mission to an effort to determine the location Forestry Association in cooperation with the Ar- resources. The hospital’s campus in Little Rock save and improve the lives of as many children and prevalence of the disease in See STORIES Page 6A kansas Timber Producers Association. The Log spans 36 city blocks and houses 370 beds, a staff as possible.

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT TIME ADEQ seeks applications New Year’s resolutions for environmental awards hard for most to keep BY BRYAN GOLDEN Special to the Advance Special to the Advance “The two awards honor the hard work and dedication of Arkansans Almost 90 percent of Amer- NORTH LITTLE ROCK—The to protect our environment and pre- icans will make at least one Arkansas Department of Environ- serve our natural resources. To fur- New Year’s resolution. Less mental Quality is accepting entries ther promote STEM education, this than 20 percent will succeed for its annual Environmental Stew- year Arkansas students in grades in accomplishing even one. ardship Award and the Arkansas nine through twelve are eligible The beginning of the year is Environmental Technology Award. for recognition under the TECHe a great time for life improving The awards recognize organiza- Award for computer or technolo- resolutions. Common resolu- tions or citizens for their efforts to gy-based applications for environ- tions include losing weight, protect and enhance the state’s en- mental projects.” giving up smoking, maintain- vironment. The ENVY Award was estab- ing a budget, saving money, Applications must be submitted lished in 2005 to honor a major fi nding a better job, getting contribution by an individual or by email by Feb. 24, 2017 in order healthier, becoming more or- organization involving environ- to be considered. Awards will be ganized and spending more mental stewardship activities in Ar- presented in the spring, at a cere- kansas. Last year the Kraft-Heinz time with family. mony to be held in central Arkan- Company of Fort Smith won the Whatever your resolutions, sas. award. Previous winners include here are some specifi c strate- This year marks the 12th anni- the City of Fayetteville, Pratt & gies to help you succeed. First versary for the Arkansas Environ- Whitney of Springdale, the Turn- and foremost is to take the fi rst mental Stewardship Award, dubbed er Bend Store in Franklin County, step, which is to start. Without Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian the “ENVY Award,” and the sec- Dassault Falcon Jet’s Little Rock action, there will be no suc- GET FILLED UP WITH BASKETBALL Drew Central’s Montiel Daniels (above, with ball) drives down the lane for two ond year for the Arkansas Environ- facility, Jonesboro’s Frito-Lay, cess. Action creates results. points in an earlier game this season and will be one of the featured Pirates in the annual Commercial Bank South- mental Technology Award, known McKee Foods Corporation of Gen- Intention alone will not work. as the “TECHe Award.” east Arkansas Holiday Basketball Tournament that tips off today at Drew Central Gymnasium. Eight girls’ teams and try, and Little Rock Wastewater. See RESOLUTIONS Page 6A four boys’ teams—both Drew Central teams and the Monticello Lady Billies will be among them—will vie for 2016 Director Becky Keogh issued the titles over the next three days. Tickets are $5 per person per session. More coverage in Sports. following statement: See ADEQ Page 6A

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Newspapers are mailed out every Reg. $45 All other zip codes $40.00 Subscription Price Wednesday afternoon (unless holidays force an adjustment). 2A | Wednesday, December 28, 2016 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW Drew County Museum open on select Saturdays The Drew County Museum will be open the fi rst and third Saturday of each Educator of the Week month. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Editor’s note: It is the Advance-Monti- Support for local schools cellonian’s plan to highlight one educator DR. CHRIS SIMS, UAM each week to call attention to their accom- Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign plishments inside—or outside—the class- for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, room. The schools that will be featured (on Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. Call a rotating basis) are those in the Monticel- the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741 lo and Drew Central school districts, and or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. at the University of Arkansas at Monticel- lo. Send nominations to Ashley Foreman at BEGINNING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 [email protected] or call 870- 367-5325. Any educator is eligible, and all Medicaid training will be given careful consideration. The Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative located at 1022 Scogin Dr. in Monticello, will begin off ering training sessions for new med- BY ASHLEY FOREMAN icaid and ARKids First benefi ciaries. The sessions will be at 10 a.m. every [email protected] second Thursday. For more info, contact 855-275-5948. MONDAY, JANUARY 16 For the past 15 years, the MYSA annual meeting University of Arkansas at Mon- The Monticello Youth Soccer Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 ticello has been academic home p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Fire Training Center. For more information, of Dr. Chris Sims. Originally contact Stephanie Hill at 870-723-5375. from Alabama, Sims received THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama Blood Drive and went straight into master’s The Life Share Blood Center will be at Monticello High School from 8:30 and Ph.D studies at the Uni- a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Students, faculty and local residents versity of Mississippi. While are encouraged to attend. Every donor will receive a free T-shirt. there, Sims taught science labs ONGOING and a few lectures in various • Second Baptist Church hosts grief support groups. First Tuesday of each areas of science. month is grief support. Second Tuesday of the month is survivors of suicide Since coming to UAM, Sims loss grief support group. Third Tuesday of each month is grief support for has taught introduction to bi- parents. Each group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the church. For more infor- ology, general ecology, verte- mation, contact 870-367-3337. brate physiology, principals of • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglect biology and ornithology. children of the 10th Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board “I see a lot of different stu- members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. dents, from freshmen to seniors • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee will have its regular month- who have been here a while,” ly meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Sims said. “If anyone learns Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticello. Anyone anything from me, I would interested in serving is welcome to attend. hope that it would be to learn • The Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 10 a.m. on the fi rst how to take notes and study.” Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. In his spare time, Sims en- • Drew Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Support Group will meet every second joys many outdoor activities, Monday of each month at noon in Conference Room A. Cancer patients, but he is known around campus survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. as an avid bicycle rider. Some at the school even affection- Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 836 WATERFOWL EXPERT Dr. Chris Sims imparts his knowledge of the subject to his students at UAM. North Hyatt Street in Monticello. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday ately refer to him as the “bike and Saturday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings guru” and repairman. at noon every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, “It all started when I was in “I am a third-generation His main area of research is (Bobby) Burch Jr. Sims and contact 870-723-6568. college,” Sims laughed. “Rid- teacher,” he explained. “I be- waterfowl, specifically ducks. Burch took many hunting trips • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings ing a bike was a form of ex- lieve in a ‘if it ain’t broke, For years, Sims has studied together and after his passing, at noon on the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas ercise I hated the least. I try don’t fix it’ approach. I like ap- stress on waterfowl and how Sims helped start the Robert H. Regional Library-Monticello branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more to get in around 2,000 miles a plied questions that make stu- it affects their body, migration Burch Jr. Waterfowl Research information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. year on the bike.” dents think. I know every stu- patterns and eating habits. • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the When describing his teach- dent learns differently but most Through his fascination with Endowment at UAM that gives Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of ing style, Sims says he is from of the time studying the lecture ducks, Sims met fellow duck scholarships to students doing Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Registration is the old school. notes results in a good grade.” advocate, the late Robert H. research on waterfowl. not necessary to participate. You do not need to be a member of Monticello Christian Church to attend. Celebrate Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large-group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into men and women and provide a safe place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in Monticello (in McCloy Park). Admission is $5 per person. • Ms. 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. • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch is off ering an after-school program for kids and a video-led exercise class for adults at 4 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, contact 870-367-8583. Both activities are free to the public. Research return policies, attorney general warns

Special to the Advance pany ahead of time. Most companies offer in-store LITTLE ROCK—We all know exchanges if the customer has the that our friends and family put a receipt and the item is promptly lot of thought into gifts this holi- returned. However, others have day season, but not every gift is a an “all sales are fi nal” policy for home run. Sometimes clothes may deeply discounted or clearance be the wrong size, or we may al- items and do not allow returns or ready have that game, which leads exchanges. Return policies not us to exchanging or returning that only differ from store to store but new gift. But Arkansans need to can also differ for items purchased research company return policies. in-store and items bought online or Arkansas Attorney General Les- by mail-order. lie Rutledge issued a consumer Some retailers that allow returns alert to help gift recipients, should may charge restocking fees for gift returns or exchanges be neces- certain products. Consumers can sary this holiday season. sometimes pay a fee of 10 to 25 “Some return and exchange pol- percent of the price of the item if icies are simple and can be taken the package is not in the condition care of quickly,” Rutledge said. in which it was purchased. Mean- “But consumers should check with while, items like computer soft- the company to fi nd out the spe- ware, CDs, DVDs and Blue-Ray cifi cs of their policies beforehand. discs are not generally returnable Some retailers allow shoppers to after the seal has been broken. make returns regardless of the Retailers are not required to ac- reason, which leads consumers to cept at-will returns, and even in wrongly believe they are entitled the case of a defective product, by law to a full refund or credit at consumers may be required to con- all retail outlets.” tact the manufacturer. Sometimes Rutledge released the following retailers will require consumers tips gift recipients need to make a to deal with the product manufac- return or exchange: turer directly, rather than simply • Ask the gift giver about the returning the item to the place of store’s return or exchange policy. purchase. • Keep all gift receipts. For more information and tips to • Do not open the box or remove avoid scams and other consumer the tags if you may return it. related issues, contact the Arkansas • Some online retailers allow Attorney General’s offi ce at 800- purchases to be returned in store, 482-8982 or consumer@arkansa- while others require the item be sag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov or shipped back. Check with the com- facebook.com/AGLeslieRutledge. Check us out

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Special to the Advance a reservoir construction for irrigation six major rice-growing states. The Part- ship with Ducks Unlimited, LCRA, and as no surprise to us that our Partnership’s water in Texas. nership is in the process of completing the NRCS as well as our many other con- proven success will be bringing record WASHINGTON—Last Wednesday, USA Rice took the lead for the Mid- $10 million-project with hundreds of rice tributing partners on these RCPP proj- levels of conservation funding solely to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s South Graduated Water Stewardship farmers expected to sign EQIP and CSP ects,” she said. rice farmers over the next couple of years Natural Resources Conservation Ser- Program, which was awarded $7 mil- contracts throughout the three-year life of These sentiments were echoed by out- as the projects are implemented.” vice announced the list of more than 80 lion to be used for rice-specific EQIP its funding. going NRCS Chief Jason Weller at the The success of the USA Rice-Ducks projects to be funded through the Re- and CSP contracts in Arkansas, Missis- Jeff Durand, a Louisiana rice farmer and USA Rice Outlook Conference earlier this Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership gional Conservation Partnership Pro- sippi, Missouri, and Central and North- co-chair of the Rice Stewardship Partner- month when he said, “I am so proud of the would not be possible without the help gram for 2017. east Louisiana. The second project is ship, shared his obvious excitement about partnership NRCS has with the rice indus- from fi nancial and in-kind partners. Rice USA Rice, through its USA Rice- led by the Lower Colorado River Au- the announcement, “The notifi cation that try ... for your commitment to being part- Stewardship fi nancial contributors include Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship thority and was awarded $8 million to our proposals were awarded is just thrill- ners with us to invest in conservation and the USDA Natural Resources Conserva- Partnership, was awarded funding for supplement the building of a conserva- ing, the news of this funding could really really be national leaders in production tion Service; National Fish and Wildlife two projects bringing $15 million to the tion reservoir in Eagle Lake, Texas to not have come at a better time,” he empha- agriculture. ... I commend the rice industry Foundation; Walmart Foundation; the Mid-South and Gulf Coast’s rice-grow- provide water for irrigation and flood- sized. “As producers we’re dealing with for your leadership and your partnership Mosaic Company Foundation; Chevron ing regions. The NRCS funds, along ed water bird habitat across 50,000 an ongoing streak of low commodity pric- through our programs and standing up for U.S.A.; Freeport-McMoRan Foundation; with more than $15 million in financial acres of ricelands and includes a small es and luckily, the wide suite of practices what’s right for farmers, for families, for Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation; and in-kind support of 45 companies amount set aside for CSP contracts for available through EQIP and CSP will, in rural communities, but also what’s right RiceTec; BASF; American Rice, Inc.-Riv- and organizations, will help producers Texas rice farmers. most cases, improve our bottom lines and for American conservation.” iana Foods, Inc.; Delta Plastics; Wells implement a variety of conservation USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited current- add to our overall sustainability as an in- Ward added: “Rice and ducks have a Fargo; Farmers Rice Milling Company; practices on their operations through ly deploy more than 15 fi eld staff to work dustry.” unique relationship, they play vital roles Horizon Ag; Turner’s Creek and Bombay the NRCS-led Environmental Quality on rice conservation projects, namely the USA Rice President and CEO Bet- in the ecosystems throughout the U.S. and Hook Farms; MacDon Industries; Dow Incentives Program and Conservation implementation of the 2015 RCPP project, sy Ward was equally pleased: “We’re we fully embrace the motto ‘what’s good AgroSciences; and other major Ducks Un- Stewardship Program—and supplement Sustaining the Future of Rice, across all proud of our continued, strong relation- for rice is good for ducks.’ And so it comes limited sponsors.

Division of Ag’s specialty rice program approaches release of two aromatic lines

Special to the Advance “There’s an interest among con- to most long-grain rice varieties, the Promotion Board and a number of sumers for aromatic rice,” she said, numbers represent a strong showing producers in Arkansas thought it STUTTGART—The University noting that immigrants and foreign among aromatics, she said. would be good if we could have an of Arkansas System Division of nationals, particularly from Asian Jarrod Hardke, extension rice aromatic that we could potentially Agriculture’s specialty rice pro- counties such as India and Thailand, agronomist for the Division of sell to some of these same people; gram, seated in the Rice Research overwhelmingly prefer the rice Agriculture, said specialty rices people that were more interested and Extension Center in Stuttgart, grown in their countries of origin. like Ahrent Wisdom’s aromatic in different types of rices, so they is planning to release two variet- “We can’t grow the varieties lines make up less than 1 percent could have something from the ies of aromatic rice in the coming they grow in Thailand and India, of overall rice production in Ar- United States to choose from.” years, researchers said this month. because of the photo period sensi- kansas, the leading rice state in the Moldenhauer said that since Debra Ahrent Wisdom, a pro- tivities,” Ahrent Wisdom said. “We country. Nevertheless, producers the Division of Agriculture’s rice gram and research associate for the can’t just say, ‘send us some seed are always looking for an edge in breeding program was established Division of Agriculture in Stutt- and we’ll grow it here.’ It doesn’t marketing opportunities, he said. in 1931, it has released about 45 gart, said two jasmine-type aromat- work that way. There’s something “Our growers do want some in- lines of rice, only one of which has ic rices, currently known simply as about the environment in Thailand vestment,” Hardke said. “Any kind been an aromatic. AR-1105 and AR-1102, are sched- and India that makes those aromat- of value-added product, anything Glen Bathke, assistant director uled to be released in 2017 and ic lines just pop. And it’s not every- we can fi nd a fi t for, at a premium, of the RREC, said that the specialty 2018, respectively. where in those countries — it’s just and can grow and sell, that’s great. rice program’s pursuit of unusual UAM Media Services photo “These are really the fi rst lines certain pockets where the soil and But to date, specialty rice markets lines provides an avenue for grow- A NICE KEEPSAKE Distinguished UAM Alumnus Lesa Cathey Handley’s we’ve released through the spe- the environment just works. are still pretty small.” ers to fi nd new markets in which to commemorative print is for sale to help the college’s scholarship fund. cialty rice program,” Ahrent Wis- “We don’t happen to have that Karen Moldenhauer, a professor pursue revenues. dom said. “We determined there particular environment here—so of Crop, Soil and Environmental “Just having a new rice variety was a demand for these aromatics we work around the environment Science for the Division of Agricul- released periodically lets growers Chancellor’s inaugural raises $3,725 through conversations with grow- we have,” she said. ture in Stuttgart, said the RREC has and business owners know that ers, millers and marketers, and also Ahrent Wisdom said both of been working with aromatic variet- we can grow specialty rice here, for UAM’s general scholarship fund by simply looking at rice imports the new varieties claim Jazzman, ies for more than a decade, although not just medium- and long-grain,” across the country.” a jasmine aromatic line originally the specialty didn’t become a fo- Bathke said. “We have aromatic Special to the Advance zell, assistant professor of history, Ahrent Wisdom said that while developed by Louisiana State Uni- cus of the program’s research until markets right here in Arkansas. If pushed the total amount designated the United States (and Arkansas in versity, as a parent. In three years of Ahrent Wisdom transferred from growers would like to participate The inauguration of Chancellor for scholarships to its current level. particular) doesn’t typically import test trials, AR-1105 and AR-1102 Fayetteville to Stuttgart in 2009. in that market, we have products Karla Hughes has raised $3,725 for Additional funds will be added much long- or medium-grain rice, have averaged yields of 170 and “There was a lot of interest in that will allow them to do so, and the general scholarship fund at the from the sale of a commemora- imports of aromatics such as jas- 150 bushels per acre, respectively. aromatic rice,” Moldenhauer said. diversify a little bit. But developing University of Arkansas at Monti- tive print created by Lesa Cathey mine and basmati are strong. While the yields aren’t comparable “The Arkansas Rice Research and those markets is key.” cello, according to the most recent Handley of Little Rock, who was fi gures released by the chancellor’s UAM’s 49th Distinguished Alum- offi ce. nus. A limited number of 11-by-14- NURSING HONOR SOCIETY Ticket sales from the inaugural inch signed and numbered prints dinner held in October plus a do- are available for $50 with proceeds INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS nation from Dan Boice, director of directed to the scholarship fund. UAM’s Taylor Library and Tech- For more information, contact the UAM Media Services photo nology Center, and Dr. Sharon Sil- chancellor’s offi ce at 870-460-1020. STUDENTS HONORED The University of Arkansas at Monticello chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, an honor society for nursing students, inducted nine new NEW OFFICERS members at a recent ceremony in Little Rock. Pictured (from left to right) are Linzy Gavin of Monticello, Nicole Munnerlyn of Humphrey, Katie Wilkerson of McGehee, Amanda Gustafson of Greenbrier and Jennie Butcher of Dumas in the fi rst row, and Russell Peacock of Monti- cello, Teah Streeter of White Hall and Haley Patterson of Dumas in the second row. Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is restricted to senior nursing students in the top 30 percent of their class.

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Annette Buzzell/Advance-Monticellonian NICE PRIZE Several businesses in Monticello held food drives in their stores during December to benefi t Hope Place, a crisis pregnancy center serving primarily young girls. Majors Lawn and Garden held a raffl e of sorts for a hand-held blower. Majors’ qualifi cations for the raffl e was that a per- son could donate two items of non-perishable food and get a ticket for the drawing. Michelle Majors (left) is pictured with the winner of the blower, Susan Norris. Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County www.unionbnk.com MEMBER FDIC since 1870 CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, December 28, 2016 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor OPINION 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 [email protected] [email protected] State income tax reduction was 2016 proves to be an unusual year noteworthy in ’16 Special sessions, Fiscal Session keep legislators more than busy The year 2016 proved to be an unusual GUEST EDITORIAL ployer-based insurance to employees LITTLE ROCK—One of the most important de- one for the Arkansas General Assembly. This is the weekly column from the agreeing to leave government funded velopments in state government in 2016 was the full Typically in the even numbered years, Arkansas House of Representatives. Other insurance plans. The federal government implementation of lower personal income taxes for we only address the budget during the opinions on this page may not about 688,000 middle class Arkansas taxpayers. refl ect this view. agreed to this provision if the employer Combined with other tax cuts approved by the leg- Fiscal Session. This year, as the Gover- is offering coverage for the fi rst time. islature in 2015, the reduced income taxes will save nor called two special sessions, we tack- Arkansas families about $100 million a year. for more than 300,000 Arkansans. In the Fiscal Session, we passed a $5.3 Even taking into account lower revenue due to the led everything from funding highways to Most of the provisions in the legisla- billion balanced budget which includ- tax cuts, state government ended the fi scal year with a streamlining government. budget surplus of $177 million. The fi scal year ended tion were recently approved by Health ed increases to education, corrections, on June 30. The legislation passed will pave the and Human Services Secretary Sylvia foster care programs, behavioral health Because of action during a May special session, the way for more improvements in the up- Burwell. programs and Arkansas Works. We also state Highway and Transportation Department has a coming session. vital interest in the amount of the next surplus. When Arkansas Works makes changes to restored funding to previous cuts in The fi rst Extraordinary Session this the current fi scal year ends on June 30, 2017, the the program such as directing the un- libraries and senior citizen centers. department will receive a fourth of the budget surplus year addressed the framework for Arkan- In the second special session, the Gen- for road and bridge improvements. sas Works. employed to work training programs, During that special session legislators also eral Assembly approved a bill to provide approved an act to begin the laborious process of Arkansas Works replaced the program requiring wellness exams, and allowing a match to federal highway funds for the shoring up weak and failing levees throughout the previously referred to as the Private Op- partial payment of premiums for indi- state. Although some levee boards viduals making above 100 percent of the next fi ve years which will result in $1 in some areas of Arkansas function tion, which uses federal Medicaid fund- well and maintain levees, in other ing to provide private insurance plans for Federal Poverty Level. billion to improve our roads. That legis- areas the boards have vacancies the state’s lowest income residents. The Another change allows us to offer lation diverted existing revenue and does and don’t ever meet. In some areas See EDITORIAL Page 5A local landowners may not even program now provides medical coverage incentives for employers to offer em- know if the board exists. The legislature created a process EDDIE by which the county judge can appoint members if vacancies exist Holidays CHEATHAM in local levee boards. ARKANSAS Also during the special session SENATE REPORT the legislature passed a bill allow- cause fairly ing people to create a property right of their images and autographs. They can then bequeath those rights to family members and other slow week persons after their death. Other states have a version of this law, which prevents unauthorized advertise- Let me start out by saying ments using images of deceased people without that I hope everybody had a permission from the family. The legislature convened in fi scal session to ap- wonderful Christmas. I certainly prove a $5.3 billion general revenue budget for state did, and am looking forward to government. Fiscal sessions are limited to budget the new year. measures, although there is a mechanism for bringing We had a fairly slow week up non-budget bills that require super majorities. last week prior to the Christmas This year’s fi scal session lasted less than a month, holiday. I had lunch at the Se- and was very uneventful compared to the regular nior Citizens Center on Monday sessions of odd-numbered years. Senate leaders have and, that night, we had a 2017 fi led a resolution that would refer to voters a proposed budget meeting immediately constitutional amendment to repeal fi scal sessions. prior to our regular monthly One appropriation passed during the fi scal session quorum court meeting. generated publicity because it directed state offi cials We are making good progress to seek permission from the federal government to on the budget for next year, but limit cash welfare benefi ts to necessities. The bill we still have some tweaking to lists necessities as housing, food, clothing, utilities, do. child care, medicine and transportation necessary for We had potluck Christmas obtaining medical care. dinners at the A similar bill has been fi led for consideration road depart- during the 2017 regular session. It would prohibit the use of food stamps for buying junk food and soft ment and drinks. If the legislature passes the bill, state offi cials courthouse would have to seek permission from the federal gov- last Wednes- ernment in order to implement it. day before Also in 2016, Arkansas voters approved a constitu- taking off for tional amendment legalizing the use of marijuana for Getting back to basics at Christmas the holiday, medicinal purposes. A newly created Medical Mari- ROBERT and were juana Commission has begun meeting to determine AKIN also closed how best to license growers and sellers of medical Christmas has a way of bringing us tion of the Temple in Jerusalem. Later Show kindness to others, even if it’s Monday. The DREW COUNTY marijuana. In addition, numerous bills affecting med- back to the basics. For me, that means this month, I will attend the Menorah something as simple as buying them a JUDGE’S REPORT courthouse ical marijuana are expected to be introduced when the counting my blessings, especially Lighting Ceremony in Little Rock cup of coffee. will be closed 91st General Assembly convenes at noon on Jan. 9, when it comes to faith and family. to kick off the Festival of Lights. I’ve said it before, but Arkansans this coming 2017. It’s a time that brings back mem- Regardless of how you celebrate this are some of the kindest and most Monday in observance of New ories of my youth, wonderful time of year, I hope that giving people around. One of the best Year’s Day. or when my now- you are joined by those you care for perks of being governor is getting to The holidays falling on a grown children most. meet Arkansans from all walks of life. weekend caused a little con- Do you want to govern would sing in the The holiday season often brings out We know how to give and are ready kid’s Christmas the best in people. I encourage you to lend a helping hand. I see that fusion with the trash pickup program at church. to find ways to serve someone who is mentality in every corner of our great schedule, and we apologize eff ectively, Mr. Trump? Yes, Christmas time less fortunate and practice goodwill state throughout the year, especially for any inconvenience. We are is special for Arkan- toward our fellow man. Consider leading up to Christmas. following our policy manu- As Mario Cuomo said, politicians campaign in ASA sans young and old. giving not only presents, but giving In the words of Winston Churchill, al in regard to trash pickup. poetry but have to govern in prose. Now we have Each of us have your time to the needy and neglected. “Christmas is a season not only of This coming week, the trash a president-elect who campaigned in tweets ... but HUTCHINSON our own holiday Write a card to a shut-in, volunteer at rejoicing, but of reflection.” I hope routes that are normally run on still will have to govern in prose. GOVERNOR’S traditions. On your local soup kitchen or bake some each of you will reflect upon your Monday will be run on Tuesday, Donald Trump showed great skill as a cam- REPORT Christmas Eve, goodies for a friend. blessings, get back to the basics and along with the regular Tuesday paigner, steering his campaign many will retell the Everyone can find some way to rejoice that we are able to call Arkan- routes. The rest of the week will past a slew of professional Christmas Story of celebrate Christmas not only this sas home. follow the normal schedule. politicians who underestimated Christ’s coming to the little town of week, but throughout the year. Give As governor—from my family Elected officials will be him at every turn. Bethlehem. Others will prepare to unexpected gifts to people you care to yours—Merry Christmas, Happy sworn in at 5:30 p.m. Monday Now the test is whether he light the first candle of the Hanukkah about. Tell your coworkers or family Hanukkah and have a blessed holiday in the upstairs courtroom at can govern—that is, whether candelabra to celebrate the rededica- members that you appreciate them. season. the courthouse. The ceremony he can run the United States will be followed by the January government, conduct foreign quorum court meeting. policy in treacherous times, and Road Department activity LEE reshape domestic policy to fit HAMILTON his goals. It’s time to refl ect on Senate achievements Monday—A pipe was deliv- This requires a very differ- ered to Wilmar Loop Road. A POLITICAL bus turnaround was repaired on COMMENTARY ent set of skills from those he As the 114th Congress comes to an response to fi ght addiction by expanding We also passed comprehensive veter- Dow Russell Road. SB2 was showed before the election. end and we turn the page on 2016, it’s prevention, education, treatment and re- ans bills into law that included mea- hauled to and spread on Pan- So, like a few thousand other time to refl ect on the achievements that covery efforts. It was signed into law this sures I helped introduce. Through these Americans, I’d like to give him some advice. will make a difference in the lives of summer and will help save lives and give provisions, we were able to preserve ther Break, Deeper Green and Not on the substance of policy itself—that he’ll Arkansans and all Americans. families with loved ones struggling with successful programs for homeless vet- Wilmar Loop roads. Signs were handle himself—but on how to be effective at Earlier this year, addiction hope that recovery is possible. erans to help rebuild their lives, ensure made. Florence Road was bush- achieving what he’d like to achieve. the Washington Ex- Congress continued its commitment that veterans who suffer service-ending hogged. Ditches were cleaned First, he has to set priorities. aminer reported that to fi ght the opioid epidemic earlier this combat-related injuries are not taxed on on Bordeaux Road. During the course of the campaign, according the Republican-led month with the passage of the 21st Cen- the severance payment they receive from Tuesday—Trash was hauled See HAMILTON Page 5A Senate is “passing tury Cures Act which will provide grants the Department of Defense and give to the landfill. A bad spot was bills at a rate that to states to fi ght opioid abuse in addition National Guard and Reserve retirees who repaired on Dow Russell Road has not been seen to advancing medical research for cures served honorably for a minimum of 20 and ditches were cleaned on ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN in decades.” This for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. years but do not meet the active duty Ladelle Road. SB2 was spread Congress, the Senate For the fi rst time in four decades, service requirement veteran status. on Florence Road and Ashley JOHN passed nearly 300 Congress reformed our nation’s chemical Congress also passed a resolution I County Road 733. Work was Serving Drew County since 1870 BOOZMAN bills and nearly 200 safety laws because they were not effec- authored to recognize the contributions done in the shop. of those became law. tive. Signed into law in July, The Frank of former Arkansas Sen. J. William Ful- Wednesday—Blades were TOM WHITE ...... Publisher U.S. SENATE The Comprehen- R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the bright as we celebrated the 70th anniver- changed on a grader and roads REPORT sive Addiction and 21st Century Act improves public confi - sary of the Fulbright Program. This has were checked for problems HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor Recovery Act had dence in the safety of chemicals, creates become an important diplomatic tool that overwhelming support in Congress be- regulatory certainty for business and promotes peace throughout the world. throughout the county. Work ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer cause heroin and prescription drug abuse more uniform protections for American Legislation that improves consumer was done at the shop and it was cleaned. Signs were put up in Published each Wednesday by: is an epidemic impacting Americans from families. It allows us to take advantage protections and strengthens air traveler all walks of life in all 50 states. 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He will be negotiating policy potential allies on Capitol Hill HAMILTON with many people, agencies and and throughout the D.C. power structure will be crucial to mak- Continued from Page 4A countries where he or his busi- UAM history professor’s article receives honor ness partners have a bottom-line ing his priorities a reality. to The Washington Post, Trump stake in what happens. Finally, in order to do this, Special to the Advance They note that the essay “offers a valuable made 282 promises. He is not If he does not fix this before it’s not enough simply to say “I analysis of gender and religion with an espe- going to be able to deliver on he takes office, conflict-of-in- want this.” An article by Dr. Sharon Silzell, an assistant cially welcome attention to the early history of them all.So he’ll need to set terest charges will dog him He has to take seriously the professor of history at the University of Arkan- Islam. out his priorities with clarity throughout his presidency and role of facts in the deliberative sas at Monticello, has been selected as the arti- The significance of the article is further en- and force. As the head of a vast weaken, if not cripple, his ef- process. cle of the month by Feminae: Medieval Women hanced by the use it makes of early hadith and federal establishment, clarity of fectiveness. Members of Congress and and Gender Index. biography to answer historical questions. objectives is crucially important He has to protect himself others need to be able to defend Based at the University of Iowa, Feminae is The article is engagingly written and draws readers into issues surrounding women’s agency in policy implementation. from charges that his actions as their support for politically a primary tool for scholars doing research on and spiritual authority which resonate with cur- He cannot afford to sow president are influenced by his difficult proposals—and they women, sexuality and gender during the Middle cannot do this without factually rent concerns.” confusion. personal financial interests. Ages, and it indexes journal articles, book re- based arguments. Silzell holds a Ph.D. from the University of Though this president-elect It won’t be enough to put views and essays published worldwide. Accurate information is nec- Texas and teaches world civilization and middle prides himself on unpredict- everything in a blind trust con- The editors of Feminae selected Silzell’s ar- trolled by his children. essary to make sound judgments eastern history. ability, conducting policy in an ticle, “Hafsa and al-Mushaf: Women and the The Feminae website is at http://inpress.lib. As Newsweek recently point- about policy. Trump’s decision unpredictable way is the mark Written Quran in the Early Centuries of Islam” uiowa.edu/feminae/ArticleOfTheMonth.aspx of a rogue state. ed out, “every nation on Earth not to regularly hear informa- tion from intelligence officials published in Hawwa: Journal of Women of the For more information, contact Jim Brewer, di- Unpredictability creates will know that doing business Middle East and the Islamic World. rector of media services, at 870-460-1274. doubt about what he wants to with the Trump Organization is worrisome. achieve—both on Capitol Hill will one day benefit the family.” For a president to succeed, he needs to interact in a measured, and among the vast number of Third, President Trump will workers who oversee foster care being declared in academic distress people and agencies charged need to keep his majorities sensible, reassuring way, and EDITORIAL cases. for the 2016-2017 school year. This with carrying out his policies— united. supply his allies with solid Other legislation passed in that allows schools time to adjust while Continued from Page 4A which in turn produces a race Given Republican dominance analysis and information, not session included eliminating a state a new accountability system is be- by elected officials to fill the of Capitol Hill, he’s in a strong guesses, instincts, opinions and trust fund for workman’s compen- ing implemented. position to get things done. debunk-able theories. not require a tax increase. sation claims while lowering the Each year brings new ideas and clarity vacuum with their own The legislature also voted in fa- But he’ll have to keep his A president who sets clear taxes for policies paid by business- new issues for the legislature to agendas and prevents frontline vor of legislation implementing an fellow Republicans on his side. priorities, removes all doubt es, a bill to allow school elections consider. agencies from planning. expiration date for task forces that Many Americans and foreign Some Republican leaders are about potential conflicts of to share the same ballot and polling We know in the upcoming ses- interest, and works responsibly either rarely meet or have not met governments have already been already separating themselves site as the general election races on sion we will be asked to consider with his allies on fact-driven in some time. The effi ciency bill election day, and the Frank Broyles increases to education funding, unnerved by the unexpected from his attack on the CIA transferred the Arkansas History analysis of Russian interference policies can make good prog- Publicity Rights Protection Act changes to higher education fund- Twitter messages coming from Commission from Parks and Tour- which prevents someone’s image ing, tax cuts and much more. in the election. ress and achieve his goals. President-Elect Trump; this will ism to the Department of Arkan- from being used for commercial The Regular Session begins Jan. Showing respect for, and Lee Hamilton is a Senior only make his job harder once Advisor for the Indiana Univer- sas Heritage. In addition, this bill purposes without their permission. 9, 2017. We look forward to updat- reaching out to, GOP lawmakers he takes office. sity Center on Representative streamlined the paperwork process And we approved a measure to ing you frequently through the new Second, the president-elect will matter. Government; a Distinguished for Children and Family Services put a pause on school districts from year. must fix his conflict-of-interest So will considering a variety Scholar, IU School of Global challenge. of different views and treat- and International Studies; and Because of the extraordinary ing them with respect—which a Professor of Practice, IU extent of his business interests, is how a pluralist democracy School of Public and Envi- he has an unprecedented num- works. ronmental Affairs. He was a ber of potential conflicts for a Knowing how to work coop- member of the U.S. House of U.S. president. eratively and accessibly with Representatives for 34 years.

benefi ts they provide. The Senate excited about the next Congress BOOZMAN passed this resolution in July. and the opportunity we have to Continued from Page 4A I’m pleased with what my col- repeal and replace Obamacare and leagues and I have accomplished provide relief from the regulations Aviation Administration reautho- in the 114th Congress and I look imposed by the current adminis- rization bill. I was pleased to help forward to what we’ll be able to tration. I wish you and your family write a provision in this legislation achieve with a new president. I’m all the best in 2017. to reform general aviation medical standards for non-commercial CASS MARTIN pilots to allow them to fl y many types of small, light aircraft without a third class medical REALTY certifi cate. www.cassmartinrealty.com To recognize the importance of 870.367.6125 Arkansas tree farmers’ economic 625 West Bolling Street Monticello, AR 71655 and conservation efforts to our | state and the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System, I Brandon Lyon authored a resolution honoring this program that helps woodland own- ers sustain forests and promote the 870.723.2012 Happy New Year from all of us at

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improve their own operations or ADEQ benefi t their stakeholders. Resolve to encourage children to read in ’17 • Programs and special projects Continued from Page 1A that promote effective environ- mental education and outreach Special to the Advance ly important in the digital age in The TECHe Award honors new efforts aimed at citizens, schools, which we live, he added. advances in technology or the inno- civic groups and communities as a WASHINGTON—Here’s a sug- “iPhones, tablets and other elec- vative use of technology to protect gestion for a New Year resolution tronic devices might be great tech- and enhance the state’s environ- whole. that will have a positive impact on nological developments,” Smith ment. Last year’s TECHe Award • Activities that have had a posi- families: Make it a mission in 2017 noted, “but they can’t replace the winner was Aerojet Rocketdyne tive effect on the quality of the en- to inspire the love of reading in the human experience of turning the Solar Farm at Highland Industrial vironment in Arkansas. young learners of your family, said pages of a book. And, when com- Park in East Camden. The 2016 • Watershed improvements, David Bruce Smith, co-founder of bined with the impact a father or TECHe Award was presented by mine reclamations, wetlands con- the Grateful American Book Prize. mother can have by reading with Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the State struction, brownfi elds projects, and Smith points to “studies expos- their children, it can encourage a Capitol. industrial site redevelopment and ing the sadly disturbing fact that life-long desire to learn.” The 2017 award applicants will reuse. as many as 66 percent of American Kim Dallas, the English teacher select one of the following orga- • Projects or programs that min- teenagers are ‘below profi cient’ in who wrote to the Minneapolis Star nizational categories: government, imize the environmental impact of reading, which is perhaps the most Tribune, concluded her letter with a industry or nonprofi t. A panel of various activities through efforts fundamental element of a child’s plaintive plea to parents of school- judges will evaluate the entries such as recycling or reuse pro- educational experience.” aged children: “What can you do?” against other applications within grams, pollution prevention, ener- Smith is on a crusade to en- she wrote. “Model reading in the the same category. Finalists will gy conservation or waste minimi- courage authors and publishers Special to the Advance home. Visit the library. Go to the be chosen from each group, and zation. to produce more works of fi ction bookstore. Share your reading the overall winners chosen by the Application forms and more in- READING HELP A New Year’s resolutions that needs to be kept is encour- formation on the awards criteria are and non-fi ction that can capture aging children to read. experiences with them. Encour- director of ADEQ. the interests of young readers. His age them to read their assigned Examples of environmental- under “What’s New at ADEQ?” on purpose in creating the Prize was a letter to the editor of her local worst it means depression or ag- work. Offer your help with com- ly-related activities or projects that the agency’s website, http://www. to galvanize young learners into paper. She put it this way: “We are gression. Average students with prehension. are eligible for the awards include: adeq.state.ar.us. reading books—preferably about in the midst of one of the greatest average abilities can fervently text “If you struggle with reading, • Environmental management Applications are due Feb. 24, American history—and to trans- literacy crises ever encountered, away (on their mobile phones), but please share how you faced this dif- efforts using advances in technolo- 2017, and must be submitted by form the ritual into an experience, and we are fi ghting an uphill bat- they cannot read.” fi cult challenge—and succeeded. gy or a new use of technology that email to [email protected]. he said. tle. Every day I experience fi rst- Parents and grandparents can They need your help. I need your goes beyond “traditional” environ- ar.us or [email protected]. One English teacher in Minne- hand what it means to be illiterate and should take action if they want help. To succeed in school, students mental control measures. ar.us. sota was so despondent over her in a high school classroom. At best the children in their lives to suc- must read on their own. Our future • Efforts by state or local gov- ADEQ employees and their chil- students’ inability to read she wrote it means sleeping away a unit; at ceed, Smith said. It’s particular- depends on it.” ernment employees or agencies to dren are not eligible for the awards.

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HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY ey Cemetery, in care of Roy Allen Grant Kelly of Monticello; his step- Renee (Mike) Schumacher of Kan- Jacayla Hicks White, 671 Arkansas Highway 133 father, Steve Kelly of Monticello; sas City, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; Jacayla Hicks, 18, of Monticello The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area South, Fountain Hill 71642. two sisters, Mandy Lloyd and Jen- and 15 great-grandchildren. transitioned from this world on De- funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Online guestbook at www.ste- nifer (Kevin) Thompson, both of Funeral services were at 11 a.m. cember 20, 2016 in Little Rock at furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- phensondearman.com. Monticello; one brother, Stephen Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Marzelle Kelly of Monticello; three nieces, Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with was born on December 3, 2016 in [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. Samantha Lloyd, Morgan Rainwa- burial following in Union Ceme- Monticello at Drew Memorial Hos- Grasper-Wimbley ter and Ava Rainwater; and three tery at Rye. pital. ber 25, 2016 in Hendersonville, Gideon’s International, P.O. Box nephews, Tyler Lloyd, Ashton Kel- Online guestbook at www.ste- Tenn. She was a native of Monti- 83, Crossett 71635 or the Sarah Marzelle Grasper-Wimbley, 58, Preceding her in death were her of Monticello died Wednesday, De- ly and Luke Thompson. phensondearman.com. cello and a resident of Hamburg Cannon Research Institute, 250 grandfather, Donnell Hicks, and cember 21, 2016 at the University Graveside services were held for the past 53 years. She moved to 25th Avenue North, Nashville, Jackie Phillips Prehm her great-grandfather, Frank L. Jor- of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 22, Hendersonville four months ago to Tenn. 37203. Funeral arrange- dan. in Little Rock. She was born on 2016 at Lone Sassafras Cemetery Jackie Phillips Prehm, 70, of live with her daughter. ments are under the direction of She leaves to cherish her mem- September 22, 1958 in Monticello with Rev. Timothy McDaniel offi - Monticello died Friday, December She was a homemaker and was a Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home ories her parents, Shirley Franklin to the late Mose Grasper and Pinky ciating. 23, 2016 at Baptist Health Hospital daycare provider in her own home in Hamburg.Online guest book at and Shawn Hicks of Monticello; Lee Scott Grasper. Active pallbearers were Michael in Little Rock. She was born April for 13 years. She was a member of www.jones-hartshorn.com. Faulkner, Mark Grant, Jason Grant, her grandparents, Molly (Ster- In addition to her parents, she 14, 1946 in Manila to the late Roy the First Baptist Church. Robert Tyler Lloyd, Kevin Thomp- ling) Thomp- Geneva Elizabeth was preceded in death by husband, Phillips and Alberta Corneilson She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Ingram and Chris son, Donald R. Jerry Wimbley; her great-grandson, Phillips. parents, Young and Hazel Mullins Bowden Clampit Lloyd. (Brenda) Free- Joseph Johnson Jr.; two sisters, She was the widow of James A. Wolfe, and an infant sister. Arrangements by Stephen- man Sr. and Geneva Elizabeth Bowden Gloria Jean Grasper-Hubbard and “Jim” Prehm, a homemaker and a She is survived by her hus- son-Dearman Funeral Home. On- Gloria Hicks; Clampit, 91, of Monticello died Bennie Rose Grasper-Green. member of New Life Assembly band of 53 years, C. Dean Nelson line guestbook www.stephenson- her great-grand- Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Survivors include one daugh- of God Church. In addition to her mother, Matilda of Hamburg; a daughter, Sheila dearman.com. parents and husband, she was also (Jeff) Fleming Drew Memorial Hospital in Mon- ter, Latrina Grasper of Monticello; Jordan; three ticello. She was born December one granddaughter, Krystal Owens Shirley Armbrewster preceded in death by one sister, sisters, Shantia of Henderson- Glenda Staggs. HICKS ville; two sons, 25, 1925 in Drew County to the of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Martin Woodard, Par- late Howard Clifford Bowden and Dorice Grasper-Davis of Monti- Survivors include one son, Mark rish Hicks and Jon Nelson and (Patsy) Chapman of Hermitage; partner Gino Mary Frances Howell Bowden. cello and Bridgett (Keith) Ziegter Shirley Armbrewster Martin, 83, Shawn Renee Hicks; one stepsis- In addition to her parents and of Deerfi eld, Ohio; and one broth- of Monticello died Friday, Decem- one daughter, Vicki (Terry) Erwin ter, Reshanae Crift; one brother, Trunzo, of Stat- of Monticello; six grandchildren, en Island, N.Y. husband, she was also preceded er, Bryant (Monique) Edington of ber 23, 2016 at Jefferson Regional Jatalya Hicks; and one stepbrother, in death by two brothers, Downey Monticello. Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She Holly Chapman, Robin Chapman, Quan Pyler. and Bryant Ashley (Michael) Foreman, T. J. (Connie) Nel- Bowden and Kenneth Bowden. Funeral services will be at 1 was born June 6, 1933 in Roch- Family hour will be 6-7:30 p.m. NELSON She was the widow of Willard p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 ester, N.Y. to the late Joseph and (Jade) Reed and Jacob Erwin and Thursday, December 29, 2016 son of Jerome, Clampit, a housewife and a mem- at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel Florence Armbrewster. Beth Lynn; and two great-grand- at The Word Church, 205 South Idaho; a sister, ber of Second Baptist Church. with burial to follow in Oakland She was a retired owner/opera- children, McKenna Foreman and Maple Street, Monticello. Funeral Lynda McDougald of Hamburg; She is survived by one brother, Cemetery. Visitation will be from tor of a day care, a homemaker and Anna Reed. services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, fi ve grandchildren, Ethan, Win and Clifford (Ouida) Bowden of the 6-7 p.m. Online guestbook www. was of the Baptist faith. In addition Funeral service was at 3 p.m. December 30, 2016 at the Monti- Alexandra Fleming, all of Hen- Lone Prairie Community; one sis- stephensondearman.com. to her parents, she was also preced- Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at cello Middle School Auditorium, dersonville, and Jesse and Jake Nelson, both of Jerome; a nephew, ter, Ruth Ferguson of Monticello; ed in death by her fi rst husband, New Life Assembly of God Church 180 Clyde Ross Drive, Monticello. one brother-in-law, Jerry (Mary) Patrick Wayne Lloyd Daniel Martin; one grandson, Carl with burial following in Oakland Interment will be at Longview Steven Nelson; and two nieces, Rhonda Higginbotham and Tammy Clampit; and three sisters-in-law, Patrick Wayne Lloyd, 38, of Anderson; and one granddaughter, Cemetery. Visitation was 2-3 p.m. Cemetery in Longview. Repast will Dorothy Jean Heald, Gloria Jean Monticello died December 19, Tracey Thurman. Tuesday at New Life Church. be at Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Woodard. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Bowden and Cavie Bowden. 2016 at his home. He was born Jan- Survivors include three sons, Offi ciating were Rev. Tim Parke Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. uary 12, 1978 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Robert “Bob” (Toni) Martin of Hay- and Rev. Bobby Spencer. Active Services entrusted to Paradise Friday, December 30, 2016 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Bob- Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Mo. to Judith Grant Kelly and the market, Va. and Raymond (Debbie) pallbearers were Tommie Reed, Funeral Home of Monticello. by Pennington, Dr. Garry Graves at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral late Robert Barton Lloyd. Martin and Ronnie Martin, both of Michael Foreman, Will Chapman, (Paid obituary) and Rev. Eugene Howie offi ciat- Chapel with Rev. Ray Hearron offi - He was of the Baptist faith. Monticello; three daughters, Shelly Shannon Allen, Nicholas Allen and Patty Jean Wolfe ing. Burial will be in Pinewood ciating. Burial will follow in Lacey Survivors include two daugh- (Orville) Berg of Batesville, Debby Carl Shafer. Online guestbook at Nelson Memorial Park. Visitation will be Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 ters, Elizabeth and Shyanna Lloyd, (Carl) Anderson of Monticello and www.stephensondearman.com. 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral both of Monticello; the mother of Patty Jean Wolfe Nelson, 76, of home. home. his children, Amy Hogue Lloyd Hamburg died Sunday, Decem- Memorials may be made to Memorials may be given to Lac- of Monticello; his mother, Judith NOTICE Due to the New Year Holiday, The Advance Keep holiday food safe with these four safety steps will have early deadlines for the week of January 2.

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BY KENNETH BRIDGES Transylvania University in east- and eventually settled in Hemp- left off the ballot in two of the Advance correspondent ern Kentucky, where he graduat- stead County, in the southwest- five existing counties in Arkan- ed in 1810. He rejoined his fam- ern portion of the territory. sas at the time. It was a close History knows Stephen F. ily shortly afterward. In 1814, By October, Territorial Secre- race, with Bates receiving 32.1 Austin as one of the great heroes he ran for a seat in the Missouri tary Robert Crittenden was anx- percent of the vote to 26.2 per- of Texas history. So often in life, Territorial Legislature, winning ious to solidify his own power cent for runner-up Austin. a twist of fate or one simple de- decisively. At the age of 21, he base in Arkansas. Though the After the arrival of Territorial cision can push a man in a com- was barely old enough to vote, newly appointed territorial gov- Governor James Miller, he took pletely different direction. much less to hold a seat in the ernor had yet to even show up in notice of Austin and appointed As it turns out, the “Father legislature. Arkansas, Crittenden took up the him as a district judge in the of Texas,” as Austin has been In 1819, the economic panic role of acting governor energet- summer of 1820. Though Aus- called, almost became one of the of that year destroyed the Aus- ically, organizing political offic- tin was not formally a lawyer, great figures of Arkansas history tin family businesses. The elder es and putting his own stamp on he accepted graciously. Austin instead. Austin went to Mexico and re- affairs. served as a judge for a little over Stephen Fuller Austin was ceived a massive land grant from Crittenden called for an elec- a month before deciding to move born in Austinville, Va., in the Spanish government to bring tion for November 20, a little on to other opportunities. settlers into southern and eastern more than six weeks away, for 1793. He was one of five chil- He resigned his judgeship dren, two of whom died in child- Texas. the territorial legislature and and went south to New Orle- hood. His father, Moses Austin, The younger Austin went for a territorial delegate to Con- ans where he studied law and established the community as he south into the newly established gress. James Woodson Bates, a sought to develop a lead mine in Arkansas Territory, which had Virginia native, lawyer, and ally learned about his father’s ideas the area. just been separated from the of Crittenden jumped into the about bringing American settlers However, after a few years, Missouri Territory as Missouri race for delegate. Though it was into Texas. After his father died the mine played out and the headed to statehood. a non-voting position, the terri- in 1821, Austin took up his land family moved west. Eventually, Austin scraped together mon- tory-wide posting carried much claims in Texas, bringing in hun- they settled in Missouri, where ey to buy land near the Arkansas prestige. dreds of families by 1828, ably Moses Austin established a new River near the potential location Austin was caught off-guard governing an increasingly pros- lead mining community west of of the new territorial capital. The by the announcement and de- perous colony. the Mississippi River. However, move from Arkansas Post near layed making a decision about Within a few years, he played it was still Spanish territory for the Mississippi River to the lo- running but ultimately decided a decisive role in events leading six more years until the Louisi- cation of Little Rock in the cen- to jump into the race, making it to Texas seeking its indepen- Internet photo ana Purchase in 1803. tral part of the territory reaped a total of six candidates. Austin dence from Mexico. POSSIBILITIES An 1824 woodcut engraving of Stephen F. Austin by His father sent him to a pri- huge dividends for Austin. He campaigned energetically in the By the time of his death on Charles Burt Center for American History at the University of Texas. If things vate boarding school in 1804. A continued to invest in real estate abbreviated campaign, but his Dec. 27, 1836, he was consid- had been just a little diff erent, Arkansans might have been celebrating Aus- few years later, Austin attended and businesses across Arkansas late entry caused his name to be ered to be the “Father of Texas.” tin’s life the way Texans do. Sharpley elected society president for 2017 LOCAL NURSE GETS RECOGNITION

Special to the Advance ty Research, Soil Science Applied the society continue to provide un- Research, and Soil Science Re- paralleled service to its current and MADISON, Wis.—Andrew search Awards from these societ- future members,” Sharpley said. Sharpley, a professor in Universi- ies, and was inducted into the U.S. “Some of the major challenges I ty of Arkansas System Division of Department of Agriculture—Agri- see facing soil scientists over the Agriculture, begins his duties as cultural Research Service Hall of next few years are meeting food president of the Soil Science Soci- Fame in 2008. and water security challenges, ety of America Sunday. Sharpley’s research with the Di- which are often in confl ict.” Sharpley was elected in 2015 vision of Agriculture focuses on The Soil Science Society of and served as president-elect in assessing the impacts of agricul- America is a progressive interna- 2016. tural management on water quality, tional scientifi c society that fosters Sharpley has been a member of working with the agricultural com- the transfer of knowledge and prac- SSSA for more than 35 years and munity to implement conservation tices to sustain global soils. has served the society in several measures to mitigate nutrient run- Based in Madison and founded capacities, most recently as edi- off and quantify the effectiveness in 1936, SSSA is the professional tor-in-chief. of those practices. home for more than 6,000 mem- He is a Fellow of SSSA and the “The SSSA has served me well bers and more than 1,000 certifi ed American Society of Agronomy, during my research career and I professionals dedicated to advanc- received the Environmental Quali- see this as an opportunity to help ing the fi eld of soil science. UAM Media Services photo DORIS KEE (center) was recognized by the University of Arkansas at Monticello-McGehee’s Practical Nursing stu- State’s youth to mark 4-H Day at the Capitol on Feb. 16 dents as the Drew Memorial Hospital preceptor of the Year on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Doris has been a Licensed Practical Nurse at DMH since 2012. LITTLE ROCK—More than 300 members of the rotunda to share their projects with their legislators and Arkansas 4-H Youth Development program are ex- other visitors to the Capitol. pected to visit Little Rock on Feb. 16, 2017 for 4-H They also took tours of the House and Senate cham- /22.,1*%$&.,1 Day at the Capitol. bers after State Auditor Andrea Lea led a class on state In 2015, 4-H members set up regional exhibits in the government.

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Photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian CELEBRATING WITH DECORATING The Ross family of Monticello takes the time every year to decorate their home for the holiday season. Jade West Ross, mother of two, fi nds joy around Christmas time every year while she prepares for the season with her children and hus- band. Light displays such as these could—and in many cases still can—be found all around town as Monticello- nians celebrated the holiday season this year. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, December 28, 2016 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

Weevil football player. He got a Expect a call call from the pastor of Holland ”It confuses me that Christian Attention all pastors in the Monticello area Chapel, in Benton, many years living is not simpler. The gospel, The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those ago, to interview for their youth the very good news, is simple.” pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, ministry position. He asked Bro. — Donald Miller obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to Larry Clements, pastor of Pauline “The best place to hide some- Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds (at the time), about it. Jay said, “I thing is in plain sight.” and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- don’t know if I’m called to be a — anonymous tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. minister.” Bro. Larry said, “Jay, Wall, Brian how did you fi nd out about the and I were job?” I guess he was “called”. And fishing on The sky was pitch black. The “You’re not going anywhere. If should you turn? What should Question: When God called where was he? Working for John- Cutoff Creek ny Phillips, in his hardware store. one spring af- lightening was striking so close, we go, we go together. I’m not you be doing? Moses, what was he doing? the flashes blinded us. Jonathan dragging your dead bodies out of “And there were shepherds His job. David? His job. Peter, I’d love to write more about this ternoon. After subject, but it’s time for me to go about an hour, was the first to point out our here.” living out in the fields nearby, Matthew, Paul? I’ve only vulnerability, i.e. being in wa- “There is nothing so strong keeping watch over their flocks researched this for a few hours. to work. I’m expecting a call. we began to You? hear what we ter, in an aluminum boat, using or safe in an emergency of life at night. An angel of the Lord Correct me if I’m wrong. But, aluminum paddles. We beached as the simple truth.” — Charles appeared to them, and the glory I think I’ve found a pattern. Rob Leonard, the campus Rob Leonard thought was the boat and took shelter in the Dickens of the Lord shone around them, It’s relatively simple. God pastor at Pauline Baptist distant thun- Church, has served at the Uni- der. Within trees that lined the steep creek Sometimes it’s hard to know and they were terrified.” Luke calls people to action who are banks. the right thing to do. Situations 2:8-9 (NIV) already in action. If you want to versity of Arkansas at Monti- another 15 minutes, dark clouds cello for more than 30 years as began to roll in from the south- Torrential rain began to pound arise, times it tough, the storm The Romans occupy the land. be ready for the “call of God” us. Brian shouted, “Man, this rages, you need God’s direc- No prophet or priest has had a on your life, go to work. Keep the director of the Missionary east. The wind picked up. We Baptist Student Fellowship. decided it would probably be a rain is falling so hard, it hurts!” tion, where do you turn? Wall “word from God” in more than doing your job. Don’t stand Leonard, who also is the UAM good idea to head for the truck. To which Wall replied, “That’s believed we needed to stay 300 years. There’s no end in around waiting for the lighten- men’s and women’s cross coun- The problem was we were three not rain. It’s hailing!” A fl ash together. Obviously, we lived to sight, to the oppression of this ing to strike. He knows where grown men in a small, flat-bot- of lightening interrupted the tell the tale so it must have been foreign dynasty. Israel desper- you work. He’ll find you, when try head coach, writes, sings, tomed, aluminum boat, with conversation and literally shook the right call. But, when you are ately needs relief. And God the job is ready. runs, hunts and preaches. To only paddles to propel us. We the ground. I said, “That was too looking for the “voice of God” sends Immanuel. The Savior Jay Jacobs has been in youth get in touch with “Bro. Rob,” were slow. close. We need to spread out. One to give you some direction, of the world is born! And who ministry for more than 25 years. as generations of UAM gradu- The storm caught us before strike could kill us all.” Jonathan some insight, perhaps to place a does He call to bear witness to He’s an Agriculture major from ates know him, contact him at we’d gone a quarter mile. grabbed me with one hand and “call” on your life, to save you the event? Some guys who are the University of Arkansas at either [email protected] or Brian with the other. He shouted, from the “storms of life”, where doing their job. Monticello. He’s a former Boll [email protected]. Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County since 1870

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Gaines 870-460-9080 www.journeychurch.us 367-3814 Warren Branch St. Mary’s Episcopal 313 South Martin Ladelle Baptist Church 836 North Hyatt Tabernacle of Faith Warren, AR 71671 Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 723-9408 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 367-9400 Monticello Baptist Methodist 218 Midway Route 1700 Hwy 425 S. Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 367-9429 Andrews Chapel Methodist 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Barkada Rd 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church First United Methodist True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland 317 S. Main 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 367-2471 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, December 28, 2016 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Th e top stories of 2016 Church briefs Christians should know Holmes Chapel seeks pianist land Street side of the church building, in the parking lot across from the building. The women’s ministry ask everyone, when cleaning out From ChristianHeadlines.com ity for the attack. The perpetrators Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, is closets and storage sheds for the holidays, bring unwanted items in were found to be linked to the Paris seeking a pianist for its adult choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, large- or medium-sized plastic bags and donate them to the church. For The year is quickly drawing to a attacks which were carried out in fourth and fi fth Sundays each month. For more information and/or to more information, contact Brenda Noble at 870-723-3250 or by email close. Many unprecedented events November 2015. express interest in the position, contact Rev. Alford Branch at either at [email protected]. occurred this year, and it may be A few months later, in June, Is- 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. helpful for Christians to review lamic terrorism found its way onto Ongoing these major news stories as a new American soil. In the early hours Monticello church looking for offi ce administrator Note from Shady Grove AME year approaches. of June 12, shooter Omar Mateen A Monticello church has an open position for an offi ce administrator. Shady Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1265 Arkansas • U.S. presidential election opened fi re on the patrons at Pulse This is a part-time position, with future potential for increase. Email Highway 138, will not be responsible for any services or payment unless The 2016 presidential election Nightclub, a gay nightclub in Or- inquiries and resumes to [email protected]. authorized by a signed contract by the pastor and stewards of the church. lando, Fla. Police later revealed that and its result was certainly an event Fifth Thursday singing scheduled First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study that will continue to be discussed at Mateen had pledged allegiance to First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is holding a community length in the new year and beyond. the Islamic State. Forty-nine people The regular Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday Night Singing at the Camp- women’s Bible study each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. President-elect Donald Trump sur- were killed in the attack, which in- ground will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Pleasant (Campground) FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s prised many, from political pundits cluded a hostage situation. Another United Methodist Church, 194 Campground Road near Monticello. The old fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for in the media to Democrats to those 53 were wounded. This shooting program will continue until about 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class sing- a time of fellowship before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. within his own party, by not only was the deadliest mass shooting by ing with directors choosing songs they would like to hear their classes For more information, contact Pat Baugh at 870-367-5968. becoming the Republican party’s a single shooter in U.S. history. It sing. There will be several special performances mixed in with the class Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study nominee, but by going on to win sparked discussions not only about singing and a time of refreshments and fellowship following the sing- Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester Road, invites all to a the election, breaking down the gun control, but about the LGBT ing. For more information, contact Ab Pevey at 870-723-5306 or 870- Tuesday night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry so-called “blue wall” of states that community for months afterward. 367-3849, or Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, beginning at Democratic candidates had won for A month after the Orlando shoot- Winter revival coming to Fountain Hill church 7 p.m. For more information on any of these events, contact Shirley A. years. ing, and not yet a year after the Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. Although around 80 percent of deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fountain Hill will Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring France was again the target of Is- evangelicals (at least, white evangel- host its winter revival at 7 p.m. nightly on Jan. 18-20, 2017. The guest Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, will lamic extremist violence. The per- icals) voted for Trump, he remains a speakers will be: Rev. Shalane Jenkins, pastor of Tyree Temple AME sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for petrator drove a truck at high speed controversial fi gure. In the week fol- Church in Dumas (Wednesday); Rev. Thelma Hampton, pastor of Shady youth in grades kindergarten through third grade. Students must bring into a crowd of people gathered in lowing his election, rallies and riots Grove and Mt. Zion AME churches in Monticello (Thursday); and Rev. the course work in which they need help. For more information and the city of Nice to celebrate Bastille broke out in cities across the U.S., Rickey Daniels, pastor of Bethel AME Church in Eudora (Friday). For registration details, contact 870-367-5913. Day. Eighty-six people were killed with many minorities claiming the more information, contact Deborah Daniels at deborahdaniels4039@ Pentecostal Faith COGIC hosts weekly program new president-elect’s rhetoric re- and 434 injured, many of whom sbcglobal.net. Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ, 738 East Oakland Street, garding race and women made them were children. Although it is not has organized, developed and established a healthy men, women and chil- fear for their own futures, as well as clear whether the perpetrator was Oak Grove AG women’s ministry holding fundraiser dren program for the local community. The Delta Urban Initiative Body the future of the country. directly linked with ISIS or anoth- The women’s ministry of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church, er terrorist group, after the attack, and Soul Program’s mission is to encourage everyone to eat healthy, or- Many evangelicals themselves 465 Winchester Road (at the corner of Winchester Road and Oakland ISIS-affi liated accounts were noted ganize and establish a community garden, and to organize a walking for wrestled with whether to support Street), is having a fundraiser during the months of December and Jan- celebrating it. good health and exercise project. For more information, contact Trilisa Trump, with many reluctantly de- uary 2017. The purpose is to raise money for renovation of the church ciding to support him on the basis of • Police shootings in the U.S. Marshall at 870-367-4313 or Elnora Ingram at 870-224-3801. kitchen. Big Brother Big Sister collection bins have been placed in the Second Baptist offers grief support groups his commitment to appointing con- 2016 saw racial tensions run high church’s side parking lot in which individuals may place useable cloth- servative Supreme Court justices, or in the U.S. Two particular police-re- Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, hosts grief support even simply due to their dislike of lated shootings occurred in which ing, shoes, household goods and small appliances. This collection of groups. The fi rst Tuesday of each month is grief support. The second Democratic nominee Hillary Clin- police were accused of racial stereo- donated items will also help at-risk children across the state that are Tuesday of the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support group. ton. He will be inaugurated on Jan. typing, and then another attack on facing adversity. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s program helps The third Tuesday of each month is grief support for parents. Each 20, 2017. police themselves was carried out, at-risk children achieve success by partnering with parents/caregivers, group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the church. For more information, • Terrorist attacks in Brussels, likely in response to the fi rst two schools, businesses and community organizations that change their contact either Cherry Cotham at 870-367-3337 or the church offi ce at lives for the better. The bins are currently available for use on the Oak- 870-367-2459. 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GUESTHOUSE am writing but the newspaper tle more bearable to go outside, to tell him the truth. But it did has a short deadline this week which is always good when you little to diminish his wonder at CLARA CATER and next so I must send this Holiday deadlines have an active little boy around. finding them. All our Residents from the Guest- column before we actually cel- Because of early holiday deadlines this week and next, our Coun- We had to make a trip into We both had an exciting, house of Monticello (Mrs. Claudie, ebrate Christmas. try News may be lacking some areas. Country News reporters need- town so I could go by the office wonder-filled, one-tired-happy- Coach Edwin, Mrs. Raylene, Mrs. Our family will be enjoying ed to have their columns in by Friday at noon on Dec. 23—and for the office gift exchange. I grandma day and I can’t wait to Ouida, Mr. Bates, Mrs. Edna, Mr. Christmas this year at the home again on Dec. 30. had planned on taking Bo to do it again. Tom, Mrs. Joan, Mrs. Faye, Mrs. of my niece, Brittany Wardlaw, Lake Monticello for some ex- I am heading into town to- Annie Mack, Mrs. Willie Mae, and her family. She is facing a ploring and birdwatching but day for a last attempt at getting Mrs. Martha, Mrs. Marian, Mrs. new and fearsome challenge this lina Wrens, Tufted Titmice and On Wednesday, the tempera- I had already teased him about my Christmas food and gift list Ann, Mrs. Patricia and Mrs. Janice year but she is a fierce and brave Red-breasted Nuthatches. tures were much milder. It was a “surprise” I had found in the completed. ) and all our staff members would young lady who, with God’s I made a batch of my home- still a little cool but nice enough woods the day before and he just I know, I am a glutton for pun- like to wish all our friends and fam- help, will make it through this. made bird suet and the birds that the pups and I went to couldn’t wait to see what it was. ishment. ily a very Merry Christmas and a I can’t wait to see her new home So, we came right back home seem to be enjoying having Gee’s Landing. There we saw Since I am having to send this very Happy New Year. and help her celebrate the holi- and jumped on the four-wheeler some fat to consume. I’m having Robins, American Goldfinches, in before noon Friday I can’t re- We invite you to come let us give days this year. and drove straight to where the to keep an eye on the bird bath, White-throated Sparrows, Pile- port on church but will update you a tour of our facility and show I have been off work this past too, since it keeps freezing over. ated Woodpecker, Wood Ducks, surprise was. on that in next week’s column. you all the improvements that our week and have been quite lazy. I It’s important to keep fresh Northern Flickers and Black What I had found was a cow Dave and I wish you all a very, new management are doing. did have to go into town last water out for the birds all year Vultures. skeleton but Bo honestly be- Everyone stay safe this season. Monday to get some last-minute round. Don’t forget our furry The pups enjoyed a hike down lieved the bones belonged to a merry, Christmas and holiday shopping done. friends, too. the bank and playing in the wa- dinosaur and was so excited. season. Since then, though, I’ve been Make sure they have a warm ter. I was able to do some pho- I didn’t affirm or deny his Please, don’t forget to relax POSSUM VALLEY enjoying standing at the back place to bed down and plenty of tography which I hadn’t had assessment only relished the and enjoy your family because door watching all the little bird- food and water. I’ve been see- time for since my last vacation. childlike wonder and excitement we never know what tomorrow KAY CRAIG MALAN ies flock to my backyard feeders. ing an American Kestrel on the I got to babysit Bo on Thurs- while it lasted. will bring. The Chipping Sparrows are power lines on that stretch of day and we had a big time. Of course, later, over lunch, I love you all and pray for Merry Christmas! out along with Juncos, Cardinals, road between Kim Eubanks and Thankfully, the temperatures Bo asked me if the bones were peace, comfort and God’s love It’s not quite Christmas as I White-throated Sparrows, Caro- Eddie Eubanks. are back up to where it’s a lit- indeed dinosaur bones and I had to each and every one of you.

half of whom were children. LOCAL STUDENT AMONG THOSE GIVING UAM-CTC A TREAT TOP STORIES • Christians in the Olympics In August 2016, Rio de Janeiro hosted the Summer Continued from Page 3B Olympic Games. The games held many memorable mo- ments and incredible athletic feats. Also notable were attacks. In the fi rst case, police in Baton Rouge, La. shot the many athletes who made their Christian faith known. and killed African-American man Alton Sterling on July These athletes include U.S. gymnast sensation Simone 5. This sparked protests due to claims that Sterling was Biles, who won four gold medals and takes her Catholic unarmed and that police acted too hastily and out of ra- faith seriously; U.S. diver David Boudia, who won sil- cial bias. The very next day, a similar shooting occurred ver and made headlines when he used interviews during in a suburb of St. Paul, Minn. A police offi cer fatally shot the Olympics to share his faith; and U.S. sprinter Ally- and killed Philando Castile, an African-American man son Felix. who won two gold medals in relay events and whom many claimed was innocent of any wrongdoing. stated that her “goal is to be more Christ-like every day.” On July 7, the violence continued when an attack on po- • Saeed Abedini returns home lice occurred in Dallas. Five white police offi cers were Imprisoned Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini killed by the African-American man who targeted them. was released in January 2016, after much interceding Hashtags of #BlackLivesMatter and #BlueLivesMatter from his wife and the Christian community. Abedini were shared on social media as racial tensions surged. was apprehended and imprisoned in Iran in 2012 for al- The shootings of Sterling and Castile especially caught legedly endangering national security. He was reported- the attention of the nation since both were fi lmed by on- ly beaten and tortured while imprisoned. He had been in lookers and released online. Iran to do ministry and was eventually released as part • ISIS last stronghold: Mosul of the Iran Nuclear Deal. Although many rejoiced that The Islamic State was losing more and more ground Abedini was fi nally released, the trials were not over for as 2016 advanced. Mosul, Iraq is now their last major the Abedini family. Before his release, Abedini’s wife, stronghold. ISIS took over control of Mosul in 2014 and Naghmeh, revealed that the couple had ongoing marital destroyed many Christian villages and places of wor- issues and that Saeed had abused her emotionally and ship. Although many towns in Iraq and surrounding Mo- psychologically and that he had an addiction to pornog- sul have been liberated from ISIS control, it is uncertain raphy. The couple was reportedly receiving counseling whether Christians will return to their homelands. Be- for their marital problems, but in October, Abedini an- fore ISIS took control of many areas of Iraq, there were nounced that he and Naghmeh were getting divorced. UAM Media Services photo 700,000 Christians in the country; now there are less • Jen Hatmaker controversy SEMESTER-ENDING BASH The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology at Crossett Bass Club than 250,000. Christian leaders from the Middle East Christian author and speaker Jen Hatmaker made caught and prepared more than 100 pounds of fi sh for a Student Success Luncheon to honor all students on the have begged Christians either to stay or, if they have waves this year within the Christian community when Crossett campus for the successful completion of the fall semester. Club members are (from left to right) Joseph left, to return and not erase Iraq’s ancient Christian roots. she said that gay marriage was not sinful and that gay Cheek of Downsville, La.; Maverick Jaggers of Bastrop, La.; Trey Rainwater of Bastrop; Zack Dill of Crossett; Jere- • Pakistan Easter attack on Christians Christians should be welcomed by the church. The au- my Cooper of Bastrop; David Streeter, the club’s advisor; Tyler Riles of Crossett; Drew Fleming of Hamburg; Ryan On Easter Sunday, a terrorist group associated with thor of popular books such as “For the Love” received Tassin of Monticello; Gavin Watts of Bastrop; and Hunter Fluitt of Sterlington, La. the Pakistani Taliban carried out a suicide attack against a lot of pushback for her stance on this issue. LifeWay Christians who were celebrating Easter at a children’s Christian Stores stopped selling her books and many in park in Lahore. Seventy-fi ve people were killed, nearly the Christian community criticized her. GET READY www.agheritagefcs.com FOR OLD MAN WINTER

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BY HAROLD COGGINS lan, coached by former University of Ar- This will be the only meeting between the boys’ game—between Lake Village Lake- Thursday, the four girls’ losers will start [email protected] kansas at Monticello women’s basketball Lady Billies and the Ladycats in the 2016- side and Dumas—will hit the court about 4 things off. The losers of the Monticello-Du- Three former girls’ champions and four All-American and UAM Sports Hall of 17 season unless the teams meet in the p.m. All four boys’ teams will play all three mas and Maumelle-Mills games will tip off former championship fi nalists will take to Famer Gwen Walker, taking on Hamburg. 8-4A district tournament Feb. 15-18, 2017 days because of Monticello’s decision not at noon, while those winners will play at the Drew Central Gymnasium court today The Lady Lions won the title three years at the Pine Bluff Convention Center (or lat- to participate in 2016. about 2:40 p.m. The other side of the brack- to tip off the 2016 version of the Commer- ago with a 47-37 win over surprising Mc- er in the 4A postseason), however, because Today’s last two contests will feature et has the McClellan-Hamburg and Drew cial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Bas- Gehee, which dressed out only six players of the Arkansas Activities Association’s this year’s tournament host (Monticello Central-Lakeside losers meeting about 1:20 ketball Tournament. Games begin at noon. for the entire tournament that year. experiment with blended conferences. and DC, up to now, have alternated years p.m. and the winners about 5:20 p.m. And, even though co-host Monticello Defending girls’ champion Maumelle is While Monticello, currently 11-3 and in hosting the annual holiday tournament). The girls’ championship round is Friday. decided it was in its best interests to skip up next, facing Wilbur D. Mills University riding a four-game winning streak, and Drew Central’s 7-4 Lady Pirates, who not The fi fth-place game will be at 1:20 p.m., its annual hometown gathering this year, Studies of Little Rock about 1:20 p.m. The Dumas remain in the same league for dis- only won the tournament in 2014 with that the third-place contest about 2:40 p.m. and the boys’ division should be competitive. Lady Hornets eased past Monticello 64-63 trict and state tournament purposes, the one-point win over Monticello but played the girls’ championship about 5:20 p.m. With only four teams, though, that division to claim last year’s girls’ championship. Lady Billies joined Warren, Crossett and for the title in 2012, falling to Marion 65- The four remaining boys’ contests will has turned from a true tournament into a The Lady Billies, who have come two Hamburg in the AAA’s new 12-3A4A and 48) will play Lakeside about 5:20 p.m. pit Dumas and Dermott about 4 p.m. fol- round-robin classic. points short of a fi rst-place trophy the last the Ladycats were forced to go with Dol- The DC boys will wrap up the fi rst day’s lowed by Drew Central and Lake Village The eight-team girls’ tourney—with two years (Monticello lost to crosstown larway, DeWitt and Star City into 10-3A4A action with a game against Dermott about at about 6:40 p.m. on Thursday. Friday’s co-hosts Drew Central AND Monticel- rival Drew Central 52-51 in the 2014 tour- for at least the next two basketball seasons. 6:40 p.m. The Pirates will conclude each boys’ action will see Dermott and Lakeside lo on hand—gets underway at noon with nament fi nal), will then play Class 4A, After those three girls’ games, that di- of the three days by looking to improve on meeting about 4 p.m. and the Pirates play- 2013 girls’ winner Little Rock McClel- District 8 neighbor Dumas about 2:40 p.m. vision will take a short break and the fi rst their 9-2 record. ing Dumas about 6:40 p.m. Razorback jumper honored COMING Lawson takes home Bowerman Award IN THE PAINT Butler (still 24) fi ghts Arkansas’ Moses almost Kingsley for position. as best in track

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ORLANDO, Fla.—Athletically and academically gifted long before setting foot on “The Hill,” Jarrion Lawson’s time at the University of Arkansas brought immeasurable HOME success and noteworthy achieve- ment to an already venerated track Photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian Monticello’s Butler returns to Arkansas for game and fi eld program. WHAT A BEGINNING Torry Butler (24), as a Last Friday evening, in a room senior with the Billies, led the team to a 26-4 full of track and fi eld coaches and record in 2012-13 and to the state playoff s. against Razorbacks last week in North Little Rock enthusiasts at the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches BY HAROLD COGGINS not, though, Butler scored only six points and was Association Convention as well [email protected] just 2-of-9 from the field, 0-of-3 from beyond the arc as his family, friends and coaches, and 2-of-5 from the free-throw line. Lawson was selected as the 2016 NORTH LITTLE ROCK—While his return to Arkansas wasn’t Still, Sam Houston coach Jason Hooten said But- Bowerman Award winner—the want he wanted or hoped, Monticello’s Torry Butler nonethe- ler has been “great” for his team. Aside from leading crowning indi- less proved he was worthy to be on the same basketball SHSU in rebounding at 7.2 boards per game, Butler vidual achieve- court with the likes of Moses Kingsley, Dusty Han- is Sam Houston’s top field-goal percentage shooter ment in NCAA nahs and Daryl Macon. (.563) and ranks fifth on the team in scoring at 9.0 track and Those three led the University of Arkansas points per outing. fi eld for a stu- to a relatively easy 90-56 win over Butler’s “He fits really well with our program and with dent-athlete. Sam Houston State University Bearkats last our culture,” said Hooten, who saw the now 9-4 Lawson ar- Thursday at Verizon Arena—but for But- Bearkats’ five-game winning streak halted by rived on cam- ler and the 30 or so friends and rel- the Hogs. “Last year was a big learning curve pus from Texar- atives in attendance, his coming for him; number one, just coming to our level Jarrion Lawson kana, Texas, in almost home was not affected in and number 2, I think Torry is a little laid back at 2012 as a raw, any way by the final score. times—and I’m the total opposite. I think a lot of gangly jumping phenom without “It’s been a pretty good jour- it last year was him understanding my expectations. the slightest expectation of what ney, but a long journey,” But- “After we signed him, I called his high school his future held yet trusting fi rmly ler said of his trek from Mon- coach and a few other people that had known him in three coaches who had his best ticello High School through when he was young and they all told be about his interest at heart. junior college at Three Rivers tendency to be laid back. He had some talent, though, He earned his fi rst national stand- (Mo.) Community College to an and we’re just trying to get him to reach his potential. ing in March 2013 with a fourth- NCAA Division I program. “I’m I don’t want Torry to be a guy that in two years looks place fi nish in the long jump, scor- really satisfied with where I am. I’m back and says, ‘I could have been so much better if I ing fi ve points toward Arkansas’ making the best of it. had just given it my all all the time.’ I was really hard 41st NCAA team title. That meet “It feels pretty great being almost on Torry last year. marked the fi rst—and last—time back home. Of course, when I was “There were nights when he wasn’t quite as focused as he would ever compete in just one in junior college, I played in Litttle I wanted him to be, and I’d take him out a minute or two into event on the national stage. By his Rock a couple of times but it’s noth- the game, We had a lot of heart-to-hearts. He finished the year sophomore year, his growing skill ing like playing D1 (with Sam Houston really strong. He had like five double-doubles in the last six set earned him a spot on the top of being in the same Southland Confer- games. the podium, seizing a gold medal ence as the University of Central Arkan- “I told him last year he could be a double-double guy. Why with the third-best mark (8.39 me- sas, Butler has gotten or will get a couple not try and do that? Have that be your goal every night. ters/27 feet, 6.5 inches) in NCAA changes to play in Conway, too). There are times when he still gets into that laid-back syn- indoor meet history. “Playing on the Division I level, it’s pret- drome, as we call it, but he’s been great. Lawson was simply special. ty awesome. It’s a tremendous opportunity “We felt like he’d be that much better coming back be- More greatness was unleashed to show what kind of player I’ve become cause of getting that year of understanding what we’re ex- his junior season when the once over the years. Playing in front of a lot pecting—and he has been. He’s had a few games where he jumps-focused star emerged in of friends and family just makes it more hasn’t been as focused as he needed to be but overall, he’s 2015 as one of the strongest sprint- special.” been a lot stronger and tougher and just a lot better. He’s ers in the country. After clocking a Far and away Sam Houston’s leading beginning to realize his potential.” program-record 10.04 seconds in rebounder for the season, the 6-foot-6, If there’s anyone who knows of Butler’s potential, it’s the semifi nal round at the NCAA 216-pound Butler (quite a difference longtime Monticello head coach Wayne Sherrer. Although cir- outdoor meet, Lawson ran to a from what he looked like in Billie blue) cumstances prevented him from being among Butler’s friends in bronze fi nish in a wind-aided 9.90 grabbed seven boards in 25 minutes North Little Rock last Thursday, Sherrer could not say enough performance. against the Razorbacks, tying him for good things about his former star. He went on to bring home the the team lead. Whether it was ner- “Torry came to me as a lanky young athlete with a lot of fi rst non-jumps NCAA gold of his vousness playing in his home state career with a powerful second leg in front of family and friends or See BUTLER Page 3C See AWARD Page 2C Torry Butler Upcoming year could be one of the best in Monticello sports history

Not to brag, but considering I correctly 4A, District 8 track and fi eld cham- runner who’s got a chance to become the • Hud Jackson will fi nally “turn the of leaving someone out, I’ll not name all predicted both Monticello’s state cham- pions: And four-peat in 2018. Don’t be best cross country performer in Monticello corner” with UAM football: With play- the talented swimmers in the city. There’s pionship in boys’ basketball and Drew surprised if Coach Randy Harvey’s girls High School history. (Watch out for the ers like Sears and Tolliver, this is pretty potential for many more than two to be the Central’s ending the state’s longest high don’t bring a state title home in one of Billies’ Caleb Claire, who will look to much a no-brainer, too. It’ll be nice to see next Michael Phelps or Katie Ledecky. school football losing streak in a column a those two seasons—or both. repeat as SEACC champion and All-State the Weevils up there with Harding and • Alvy Early’s 21st season coach- wrote Dec. 31, 2014, I thought I’d give it • UAM baseball won’t miss a beat: I in the boys’ division, too.) Henderson—and they will be. ing UAM softball could be his best: If a try again. don’t see the Diamond Boll Weevils drop- • There will be at least one USSSA • Monticello softball will at least there’s anything the Arkansas Sports Hall Here are 17 bold ping off, like they did after their fi rst trip state youth baseball champion com- earn a trip to Fayetteville: Sarah Pace’s of Famer can do, it’s recruit. Now he’s just (or maybe just a bit to the NCAA Central Region Tournament. ing from Monticello—again: Of all 17 senior-laden club won’t be shocked at the got to mesh that talent on the diamond. of wishful thinking) Coach John Harvey is too good a recruiter. predictions, this is probably the biggest regional level like they were last year. • UAM golf will see a continued up- predictions for Monti- • Kyle Tolin will turn UAM men’s lock. Monticello Youth Sports Baseball I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Lady swing: With linksters like Frida Rydberg, cello sports for 2017. basketball program around: Or continue continues to churn out top-notch talent, Billies win it all in 4A. Lauren Jackson, some talented freshmen Like I said in my 2014 to turn the program around. A 7-0 begin- which bodes well for local high schools. • Billies will go undefeated in new and a new coach, the sky’s the limit for column, some of these ning to 2016-17 has been a fantastic start. • Monticello will once again be the blended basketball conference: Picking at least one UAM sports that doesn’t get predictions are common Look for the Weevils to make some noise state champions in gymnastics: With the up from where they left off when it was much thought. HAROLD sense, given the talent in the Great American Conference this young talent Amanda Terry has, there’s no just 8-4A, Monticello will fl ex its muscles • Monticello tennis will continue its COGGINS we have at our local winter, even though Tolin’s fellow coaches telling how long the Lady Billies’ reign in 12-3A4A. A 6-0 start helps me make domination of 8-4A: This is absolutely COG’S CORNER high schools and the picked them to fi nish last in the league in could last. that prediction. (And watch out for the a no-brainer. The two-time defending University of Arkansas the preseason. • Cole Sears and Jalen Tolliver will Lady Billies; they’re 6-0, too.) district champs should easily add a third at Monticello. Unlike • Tyneisha Nolen will continue her rewrite the Weevil passing records: • New coach James Culpepper will title come fall. 2014, these are in no particular order. assault on cross country history: After Already close enough to touch those have the softball Lady Pirates poised to • Drew Central will win the 3A state • Drew Central will give Rob Cox fi nishing her sophomore season with records, the junior-to-be Sears, UAM’s at least play spoiler in 8-3A: There’s too boys’ basketball championship: OK, his fi rst win: With the talent Cox has another Southeast Arkansas Cross Country starting quarterback, and the senior-to-be much talent at Drew Central not to predict maybe this is a year early but it will returning for his second year, this is pretty league title and repeating as an All-State Tolliver, a unanimous fi rst-team All-GAC this. happen—especially when a talented ninth- much a given. performer in Hot Springs, there’s no wide receiver, will once again be the focal • At least two Monticello Marlins grade class that has never lost joins an • Lady Billies will three-peat as Class reason to expect anything but from the points of Kyle Shipp’s offense. will go on to swimming glory: In fear already talented senior high roster. 2C | Wednesday, December 28, 2016 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325

SEC players to sport graduation patches in bowl games SPORTS BRIEFS Special to the Advance “The SEC Graduation Patch embodies the • KENTUCKY (TaxSlayer Bowl, Satur- Weevils ranked in national preseason poll concept of ‘Scholars, Champions and Leaders’ day): Will Thomas Collins, Tanner Fink, Dylan BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Twenty-one gradu- that serves as a vision for individual excellence Greenberg, J.D. Harmon, Blake McClain, Zach The University of Arkansas at Monticello baseball team will be- ates of the University of Arkansas will join more in the classroom and in competition,” said SEC Myers, Jon Toth, Zane Williams. gin the 2017 season ranked No. 31, the American Baseball Coaches than 150 Southeastern Conference football stu- Commissioner Greg Sankey. “The fact that • LSU (Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, Sat- Association/Collegiate Baseball Newspaper preseason poll was an- dent-athletes who are eligible to wear the SEC more than 150 of our student-athletes have urday): Colby Delahoussaye, Marcus Roberts, nounced Tuesday. Graduation Patch in postseason bowl games, achieved this level of success makes the cele- John Ballis, Travin Dural, Colin Jeter, Lewis The Boll Weevils are the defending Great American Conference signifying that they have earned their college brations connected to bowl games even more Neal, Ethan Pocic, Dwayne Thomas, Tre’Davi- Tournament Champions and NCAA Division II Central Region fi - degrees. signifi cant this season.” ous White. nalists. UAM posted an overall record of 40-16 and a GAC regular In the Razorbacks’ Belk Bowl matchup with Following is a complete list of other SEC • MISSISSIPPI STATE (St. Petersburg Bowl, season record of 21-9 a season ago and will look to continue to build Virginia Tech Thursday, Austin Allen, Toby football student-athletes who are eligible to already played): Nelson Adams, Richie Brown, on that success next spring. Baker, Jared Collins, Brooks Ellis, Matthew wear the patch in post-season bowl games: Johnathan Calvin, Kelan Chairs, Will Coleman, UAM entered the GAC tournament as the No. 2 and ultimately Emrich, Keon Hatcher, Cody Hollister, Taiwan • ALABAMA (Chick-fi l-A Peach Bowl, Sat- Kivon Coman, Torrey Dale, Devon Desper, defeated host Henderson State University for the 2016 tournament Johnson, Jeremiah Ledbetter, Brandon Lewis, urday): Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Antho- Donald Gray, Brandon Holloway, A.J. Jefferson, crown. The Weevils then battled through the NCAA Central Region Adam McFain, Connor McPherson, Damon ny Averett, Dakota Ball, Cooper Bateman, Da- Cedric Jiles, Jocquell Johnson, Fred Ross, Tournament to reach to fi nal before falling to the preseason No. 3 Mitchell, Drew Morgan, Jake Raulerson, Dom- vid Cornwell, Gehrig Dieter, Raheem Falkins, Justin Senior, Ashton Shumpert, DeAndre Ward, University of Central Missouri, which advanced to the 2016 NCAA inique Reed, Daniel Skipper, Jeremy Sprinkle, Reuben Foster, Brandon Greene, Adam Griffi th, Damian Williams. Division II College World Series. Kody Walker, JaMichael Winston and Deatrich Truett Harris, O.J. Howard, Eddie Jackson, Kor- • SOUTH CAROLINA (Birmingham Bowl, The Weevils will start the 2017 season with a home series Wise will be wearing the special patch. ren Kirven, Jake Long, Cole Mazza, Brandon Thursday): Larenz Bryant, Jordan Diggs, Chaz against the University of Central Oklahoma Feb. 4-5, 2017 at The SEC introduced the patch this season for Moore, Josh Palet, Alphonse Taylor, Dalvin Elder, Darius English, T.J. Holloman, Shannon Weevils Field. student-athletes in all sports who have already Tomlinson. James, Abu Lamin, Marquavius Lewis, Sean UAM was the only GAC school to be ranked in the preseason poll. earned their degree, but have not exhausted their • AUBURN (Allstate Sugar Bowl, Monday): Kelly, Chris Moody, Perry Orth, Darius Paulk, Southern Arkansas University and Henderson State received votes. eligibility. The SEC logo patch on their uni- Montravius Adams, Daniel Carlson, Xavier Jamari Smith, Jonathan Walton, Mason Zandi. Two Ouachita players named to Hanson teams forms is being replaced with a special patch with Dampeer, Marcus Davis, T.J. Davis, Austin Dup- • TENNESSEE (Franklin American Mortgage the word “Graduate” underneath the conference per, Jonathan Ford, Austin Golson, Greg Hall Jr., Music City Bowl, Friday): Kenny Bynum, Jason Ouachita Baptist University’s Brannon Kotch and Cole Antley logo. The patch is similar in design for all con- Joshua Holsey, Alex Kozan, Devaroe Lawrence, Croom, LaTroy Lewis, Charles Folger, Malik were named to the 2016 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super ference schools, but it is school-specifi c in color. Robert Leff, Damian Lewis, Tray Matthews, T.J. Foreman, Brett Kendrick, Jalen Reeves-May- Region Three second team. A total of 157 football student-athletes from Neal, Marshall Taylor, Stanton Truitt. bin, Cam Sutton, Dylan Wiesman. Kotch, a senior offensive lineman from Conway, was previously the 12 SEC schools that have qualifi ed for post- • FLORIDA (Outback Bowl, Monday): Luke • TEXAS A&M (AdvoCare V100 Texas named to the 2016 All-Great American Conference fi rst team. Kotch season play will be participating in bowl games Del Rio, Mark Herndon, Michael Iorio, Neil Bowl, today): Kalvin Cline, Jermaine Eluemu- started all 11 games this season for Ouachita and helped the offense that began Monday with Mississippi State Uni- MacInnes, Mark Norvelis, Jordan Sherit, Austin nor, Avery Gennesy, Trevor Knight, Boone Nie- 434.5 yards per game. The Tigers rushed for an average of 263 yard versity’s appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl Appleby, Alex Anzalone. derhofer, Will Paulhill, Ed Pope, Alex Sezer Jr., per game and scored 30 rushing touchdowns behind Kotch and the to Jan. 2, 2017 when the University of Florida • GEORGIA (Autozone Liberty Bowl, Fri- James White. offensive line. plays in the Outback Bowl and Auburn Uni- day): John Atkins, Tyler Catalina, Aaron Davis, • VANDERBILT (Camping World Inde- Antley, a sophomore from Atlanta, was recently named AFCA versity competes in the Allstate Sugar Bowl (of Seattle Fenteng, Charles Hegedus, Greyson pendence Bowl, already played): Torey Agee, First Team All-America, Fred Mitchell All-American and a top-10 course, the University of Alabama players could Lambert, Thomas Long, Quincy Mauger, Adam Butler, Barrett Gouger, Will Holden, An- fi nalist for the Fred Mitchell Award. In 2016, he set a single-season showcase their patchtwice, if the Crimson Tide Thomas Pritchard, Greg Pyke, Maurice Smith, drew Jelks, Torren McGaster, Nehemiah Mitch- GAC record with 19 made fi eld goals and fi nished the season ranked wins its College Football Playoff semifi nal). Kenneth Towns, Ridge Underwood. ell, Ja’Karri Thomas. third in Division II with a 1.73 fi eld goals per game average. Antley previously earned All-GAC and D2CCA All-Super Region 3 Second Team honors for his performance this year. RAZORBACK ROUNDUP SOSU’s Schmidt fi nishes ninth at NFR Former Southeastern Oklahoma State University rodeo standout Kolton Schmidt posted a ninth-place fi nish at the 2016 Wrangler Na- Football student attendance increases 55 rercent in 2016 tional Finals Rodeo in the team roping held at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas. Special to the Advance four SEC games in Fayetteville and men’s basketball games. A re- istrative management, membership He and partner Shay Carroll picked up a win in the ninth round were against some of the nation’s cord 12,306 students have staked development and event marketing of the event by turning in the fastest time of the entire rodeo at 3.6 FAYETTEVILLE,—Universi- top programs as each were ranked claim to a 2016-17 Student Access experience at multiple high-lev- seconds. ty of Arkansas students turned out in the Associated Press Top 25. In Pass, bettering the previous best el institutions, including Arizona The 22-year-old from Barrhead, Alberta, Canada made his Wran- in record numbers for Razorback addition, all four home conference mark of 11,768 set in 2015. State University, the University gler National Finals Rodeo debut this year after a sterling regular sea- Football at Donald W. Reynolds contests were featured on either Student-athletes of Kansas, Marquette University son that including fi ve outright wins and one co-championship. He Razorback Stadium in 2016. ESPN or CBS in prime time. and Southern Methodist Universi- entered the NFR sitting fourth in the world standings with $96,147 Arkansas averaged 6,604 stu- “Given the engaged Razorback maintain GPA streak ty (SMU). He joins the Razorback won during the regular season—a total that almost doubles his career dents per home football game this student body and the continued ef- For the 14th consecutive semes- Athletics team after serving most earnings since joining the PRCA in 2013. season, pushing overall student at- forts of the athletics department to ter, University of Arkansas stu- recently as the director of revenue Schmidt spent much of the regular season atop the world standings. tendance to a record total of 39,623 reach out to University of Arkansas dent-athletes combined to record generation and ticket operations at students, the record breaking atten- for the six games inside Razorback a department GPA above a 3.0 by SMU, a post he held for the past dance is no surprise,” University of three years. During his tenure with Stadium. That total was more than earning a 3.23 cumulative GPA at tune of four individual gold medals Arkansas Associated Student Gov- the Mustangs, Parris directed stra- a 55 percent increase from the the conclusion of the fall semester. AWARD and one bronze at the indoor and overall student attendance in 2015. ernment President Connor Flocks tegic sales and giving campaigns. A total of 27 Razorback stu- outdoor nationals meets. Student single game attendance said. “Students come to the Uni- Prior to his time at SMU, Parris Continued from Page 1C dent-athletes also graduated in De- Legendary Razorback coach eclipsed 8,000 three times in 2016 versity of Arkansas for far more was the director of ticket opera- cember. John McDonnell once likened the with highs of 8,628 for the Sept. 3 than an education. When it’s your tions and donor relations at Mar- as a member of the Razorbacks’ coming of Mike Conley to Arkan- season opener against Louisiana friends, classmates, and fellow stu- Parris named assistant AD quette University. In 2010-11, Par- 4x100-meter relay squad. Lawson sas as Michael Jordan to the Chi- Tech and 8,299 against No. 1 Ala- dents out there playing four top 25 for ticket operations ris served as an assistant director teamed with Omar McLeod, Ken- bama on Oct. 8. teams in a row at home, coming to for ticket operations and external zo Cotton and Marqueze Washing- cago Bulls. Arkansas’ 2016 football slate class on Mondays without a voice Aaron Parris has been named as- relations at the University of Kan- ton to post a school-record time of The same can be said about featured the best home schedule is the norm.” sistant athletic director for ticket op- sas. At KU he directed sales oper- 38.47. Lawson, the promising freshman in Razorback history. For the fi rst Prior to each football season, stu- erations for Razorback Athletics it ations and oversaw sponsorship As fruitful as his output was that came to Fayetteville in 2012 time in school history, the Razor- dents are encouraged to purchase a was announced by Vice Chancellor tickets, tailgating opportunities and during his fi rst three years as a Ra- and departed as a legend with backs played four Southeastern Student Access Pass. By purchasing and Director of Athletics Jeff Long. processed major gifts coming from zorback, Lawson saved the best for 19 All-America certifi cates, six Conference games at Razorback the Student Access Pass, students Parris has more than nine years the program’s relations with its last, valiantly giving his all for the NCAA event titles and the 2016 Stadium in a single season. The receive admission to home football of sales, ticket operations, admin- multi-media rights holder. team during his senior year to the Bowerman Award. 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UAM BOLL WEEVILS (7-0 overall, 4-0 GAC) DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N12 Dallas Christian W 103-74 Derylton Hill 22 N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 72-61 Karim Mawuenyega 21 N19 East Central* W 104-99 Derylton Hill 30 N27 Delta State W 77-67 Karim Mawuenyega 23 D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* W 79-78 Derylton Hill 25 D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 87-81 Derylton Hill 29 D10 Baptist Bible (Mo.) W 100-29 Derylton Hill 18 D31 Carver College (Ga.) 6 p.m. J5 Southern Nazarene* 7:30 p.m. J7 Oklahoma Baptist* 3 p.m. J12 Harding* 7:30 p.m. J14 at Henderson State* 3 p.m. J16 at Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. J19 at Ouachita Baptist* 7:30 p.m. J21 Arkansas Tech* 4 p.m. J26 at East Central* 7:30 p.m. J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* 3 p.m. F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* 7:30 p.m. F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* 3 p.m. F9 Henderson State* 7:30 p.m. F11 at Harding* 7:30 p.m. F13 Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. F16 at Arkansas Tech* 7:30 p.m. F18 Ouachita Baptist* 4 p.m. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. F25 at Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. M1-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. * GAC games UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (4-4 overall, 1-3 GAC) DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N11 Christian Brothers (Tenn.) W 68-51 Regerina Baker 16 Ayesha Wahid 16 N12 Dallas Christian W 97-23 Treasure Evans 14 Photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* L 69-72 Treasure Evans 20 N19 East Central* W 64-57 Treasure Evans 19 FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO DIVISION 1 D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 56-78 Ayesha Wahid 15 Torry Butler (24) grabs a rebound for Monticello as a senior in high school in the Class 4A state tournament at Cave D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* L 55-69 Taylor Collins 17 City (left) and shoots in traffi c for Sam Houston State University as a senior in college against Arkansas at Verizon Arena. D5 Lindenwood (Mo.) L57-80 Treasure Evans 12 D10 Lane (Tenn.) College W 82-49 Treasure Evans 20 J5 Southern Nazarene* 5:30 p.m. enjoys watching most. That is him since he patroled the court at played a conference game as of J7 Oklahoma Baptist* 1 p.m. J12 Harding* 5:30 p.m. BUTLER totally opposite of the player Dan Coston Field House would yet, but the Bearkats currently J14 at Henderson State* 1 p.m. who Hooten said showed up in almost bet they were talking to stand atop the conference, two J16 at Southern Arkansas* 5:30 p.m. Continued from Page 1C J19 at Ouachita Baptist* 5:30 p.m. Huntsville, Texas, from Poplar another player. Or at least do a full games ahead of Texas A&M J21 Arkansas Tech* 2 p.m. J26 at East Central* 5:30 p.m. Bluff, Mo. just more than a sea- double-take. University at Corpus Christi. early to fi nd his way, but as he ad- J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* 1 p.m. son ago. “I’ve been pretty good,” But- Butler will undoubtedly have F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* 5:30 p.m. justed to high school and continued F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* 1 p.m. “The thing I’ve appreciated ler said. “I’m just making it, get- a large part in whatever success F9 Henderson State* 5:30 p.m. to mature physically, he became an the most,” Hooten noted of his ting through school and playing SHSU has this season, Hooten F11 at Harding* 5:30 p.m. excellent player. F13 Southern Arkansas* 5:30 p.m. starting forward, “is that being ball. Three Rivers helped me a acknowledged. He should indeed F16 at Arkansas Tech* 5:30 p.m. “He was versatile player with F18 Ouachita Baptist* 2 p.m. a senior now, he sees that we lot. It helped me get used to the follow through on the faith the F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. great length, capable of hurting have a good team and we have next level of basketball. Bearkat coaching staff placed in F25 at Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. you inside, outside, in transition M2-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. an opportunity to win a champi- “My first year in college, I him when Hooten bfought him * GAC games and on defense, as well as on the onship. I think he knows things was kind of nervous but as the to Texas, the coach added. glass. Torry was the leader of the MONTICELLO BILLIES (8-3 overall, 6-0 12-3A4A) that we’re preaching to the guys. season progressed, I got used to “I think sometimes kids don’t group that started the resurgence DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER “It feels good for me as a it and started playing to my men- care how much you know un- N17 vs. Springdale Har-Ber& L 59-71 Devario Ballard 15 of Billie basketball. We made coach to see he’s taking some N18 vs. Brookland& L 42-49 Devario Ballard 11 tality. I’m just trying to focus on til they know how much you the playoffs our last year in N19 vs. Paragould& L 46-56 P.J. Deshazer 12 responsibity to say, ‘We need to the season—play a pretty good care,” Hooten said. “Torry’s a N29 at Smackover* W 58-40 Xavier Robinson 16 Class 5A and we have continued D2 at Fordyce* W 69-46 Saniyass Brown 12 do this at this point in the game, season to finish out my college guy that, I think, knows I care D6 Drew Central* W 78-62 P.J. Deshazer 24 to have great success ever since. or (in the film) we really need career with a bang.” about him—and when I am hard D12 at Junction City* W 60-41 Shannon Strickland 13 “I’m very very proud of what D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 76-28 Saniyass Brown 15 to look for this.’ He’s spoken That ending could very well be on him, it’s because he’s not D16 McGehee* W 70-62 Devario Ballard 20 he has accomplished on the out this year instead of being D19 vs. Woodlawn^ W 76-41 Xavier Robinson 16 in the NCAA Tournament. None reaching his potential. He’s just D20 vs. Star City^ W 67-48 Xavier Robinson 19 court and more importantly, the the guy that just sits in the back J3 Smackover* 5 p.m. of the members of the SLC have a sweetheart of a kid.” J6 Fordyce* 5 p.m. young man he has become. He’ll drooping in his chair.” J10 at Drew Central* 5 p.m. always be one of ours.” To hear Butler explain the J13 Lake Village Lakeside* 5 p.m. J17 Junction City* 5 p.m. Butler’s leadership is one change in his basketball person- J19 at McGehee* 5 p.m. J21 vs. Pea Ridge@ 5 p.m. of the qualities Hooten said he ality, those who have followed J24 at Warren** 5 p.m. J27 at Crossett** 5 p.m. J31 Hamburg** 5 p.m. F3 Warren** 5 p.m. F7 Crossett$** 5 p.m. F9 at Hamburg** 5 p.m. )()@0;»:*63+6<;:0+, F15-18 Class 4A, District 8 senior tournament% TBA F22-25 4A South regional tournament TBA F28-M4 4A State Championships TBA BUT DON’T LET THAT M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games STOP YOU FROM ** Class 4A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) & Brookland Invitational Tournament, Brookland ENJOYING DELICIOUS ^ Billies’ Challenge, Dan Coston Field House @ MLK Event (formerly December Dunk Fest and, before that, Holiday Hoops Invitational), Baptist Prepa- ratory Academy, Little Rock $ Senior Night FROZEN % at Pine Bluff Convention Center MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (11-3 overall, 6-0 12-3A4A) YOGURT AT DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 at Highland^ W 64-43 Kiara Franklin 16 NEW WINTER HOURS N19 vs. Pocahontas^ L 45-48 Brandashia Hargraves 17 N26 vs. Little Rock Christian@ L 54-65 Brandashia Hargraves 18 R Monday-Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM N29 at Smackover* W 70-56 Taylor Donald 18 Sunday 2 PM to 9PM N30 vs. Camden Harmony Grove@ W 71-52 Brandashia Hargraves 13 D2 at Fordyce* W 68-51 Brandashia Hargraves 19 Frozen Yogurt *VɈLL,_WYLZZJVTPUNZVVU D3 vs. Arkadelphia@ W 70-35 Tiarra Austin 19 It’s Udderly Delicious D6 Drew Central* W 60-27 Kiara Franklin 17 
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