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IT’S ABOUT TIME Mainline gets school clinic nod from DC BY ASHLEY FOREMAN Mainline, which also made a [email protected] presentation, has in school based clinics in Hamburg, Star City, Lake After much deliberation Mon- Village and Eudora. day night, the Drew Central School On the recommendation of the Board voted to allow Mainline Health and Wellness Committee, Health Systems to open a school- the school board voted 3-2 to allow based health facility on campus. Mainline onto the Drew Central District Superintendent Billy Campus. Williams and the Health and Well- The facility is expected to be ness Committee presented to the open in the upcoming school year school board the need for a school- and will not cost Drew Central any- based health facility at a school thing but space and extra custodial board meeting earlier this year. services. Williams informed local Board member Mike Pennington healthcare providers of the in- made several arguments against tention to open an on-campus the clinic but was one of the three facility and allowed all interest- “yes” votes. The others in favor ed parties to present a proposal of allowing Mainline on campus Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian to the school board. were, Curly Jackson and Rene Monticello Medical Clinic and Knowles, both of whom were out- BREAKING GROUND Gov. Asa Hutchinson (center), along with commanders of the Arkansas State Police, broke ground this morning sig- Drew Memorial Health System spoken in favor of the clinic. naling construction to begin on a new $2.8 million Troop F Headquarters in Warren. Troop F, which serves Monticello, has been in the same made a joint proposal to the school School Board President Jason facility for 74 years. The headquarters, originally designated District 4 in 1943, was among the fi rst of four headquarters to be built following Cater did not make any comments the 1935 Arkansas General Assembly session creating the Department of Arkansas State Police. Eighty-two years later, there are 12 Arkansas board. Neither group has ever been State Police troop headquarters. involved with an on-campus health facility. See DCSD Page 11A Early Monticello African-American pioneer passes away
BY HAROLD COGGINS Arkansas would never be the same. Sherrie succeeded him. Tabor MBC, where he of Southeast Arkansas. successfully opened the G-Plex Su- [email protected] Gillespie graduated from the “I never served with remained until his death. For 18 years, he served as chair- Bercenter on the grounds of their UAM with a double major in Phys- Shay in public offi ce, In 2006, he became a man of the Drew County Martin preschool center. Monticello and Drew County ical Education and Speech Edu- “Monticello Mayor Da- published author with a Luther King Celebration, spon- Gillespie was born Aug. 10, have lost another pioneer. After cation and Dramatic Arts in 1978. vid Anderson said, “but I book entitled “…And A sored by the NAACP. In 2011, he 1955, in Little Rock to the late a lengthly illness, Rev. Ronald While there, he became the fi rst served with his wife Sher- Little Child Shall Lead was recognized by the Drew Coun- Ozelma Butler and James Gillespie “Shay” Gillespie passed away Sat- African-American student to serve rie. I have only the utmost Them.” During that same ty branch of that organization as an Sr. He was preceded in death by his urday at Jefferson Regional Med- as sports editor of both the stu- respect for for Shay’s en- Shay Gillespie period, he recorded a live NAACP Lifetime Member. two brothers, James Gillespie Jr. ical Center in Pine Bluff. He was dent newspaper and yearbook. In tire family. Monticello CD sermon entitled, “It’s During UAM’s Homecoming and Lee Andrew Miller, and grand- 61. his honor and now in his memory, has lost a treasure.” Church Time.” He hosted in 2010, he was honored with the daughter Bri’Juana Cavaness. Known about town for both the Shay Gillespie/Phi Beta Sigma From 1990-2001, Gilliespie a weekly broadcast ministry called UAM Achievement and Merit Survivors include his wife of his community activism and his Scholarship has been endowed at served as advisor of a communi- the “Full Hour of Gospel Power,” Award. He was chairman of the 35 years, Sherrie Rogers Gilles- preaching, Gillespie was the cur- UAM. ty youth organization he founded as well as a daily broadcast called UAM African-American Alumni pie of Monticello; two sons, Kelin rent pastor of Mount Tabor Mis- The years on University Drive called “Young People Thinking “A Few Soul-Soothing Seconds for Association, and was a member of Gillespie of Corpus Christi, Texas sionary Baptist Church in Wilmar were but a beginning for the man Ahead.” During that period, he di- Salvation.” Omicron Omicron Sigma Graduate and Dwight Cavaness, Jr. of Little as well as a co-owner with wife whose legacy stretches far and rected a total of more than 1,100 The Gillespies were chosen Man Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Frater- Rock; a daughter, Ashia (LaKen- Sherrie of the Head of the Class wide in Monticello. In the late young people in grades 4 through and Woman of the Year in 2009 nity and UAM’s Centennial Circle, drick) Woods of Monticello; six Childcare and Learning Center, lo- 1980s, he became the fi rst Afri- 12, according to his obituary. by the Monticello-Drew County to name a few of the many groups grandchildren, Ke’Unna Gillespie cated at 119 South Boyd Street. can-American sports editor of the Gillespie turned to the ministry Chamber of Commerce. The cou- Gillespie touched wile living here. and Kylah Gillespie, both of Bart- He graduated high school on Advance-Monticellonian. And in in 2003. He preached his fi rst ser- ple was also among the honorees in For 19 years, the Gillespies have lett, Tenn., Desirae Cavaness of 1973 from Little Rock Central and the spring of 1990, he was among mon in March of that year and was the inaugural class of the 2013 Cit- been owners of Head of the Class, Conway, Malik Webb and Alexis enrolled at the University of Arkan- the fi rst two African-Americans ordained as a minister in January izenship Awards. They were hon- which they turned into one of the Woods of Monticello and Mikay- sas at Monticello. In the very best ever elected to the Monticello City 2005. In September 2010, he was ored by The Coalition for Shared most productive programs in South PIONEER way, the city and all of Southeast Council, serving until 1996 when installed as the pastor of the Mount Progress and The Citizens Group Arkansas. In April of 2016, they See Page 11A MSD revises handbooks; A DREAM COME TRUE Log A Load prepares for ’17-18 year banquet set
BY HAROLD COGGINS consequences. This year’s Log A Load for Kids [email protected] “It was a policy in Monticello banquet, benefi ting Arkansas Chil- prior to two years ago and we’re dren’s Hospital, will be Saturday, In the fi nal meeting before bringing it back because if young Aug. 5. The venue has changed, school begins again Aug. 14, the kids think it’s a possibility, it’s a however. Monticello School Board went detriment (to unruly behavior).” The 2017 banquet will be held at over policies and procedures for Corporal punishment, or spank- Pauline Baptist Church, 909 North the upcoming year in the July ing, has been banned in 31 states Hyatt Street. Tickets are $20 per meeting Tuesday night at the MSD but Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, person. Central Offi ce. Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, August’s gathering will be a fi sh Among discussing the district’s Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisi- fry and, once again, there will be and each school’s handbook, one ana, Mississippi, Missouri, North both silent and live auctions. Some thing that caught everyone’s atten- Carolina, Oklahoma, South Caroli- of the many items scheduled to be tion was the inclusion of corporal na, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming raffl ed off include a steer with pro- punishment as a deterrent to unruly still allow it in some form, accord- cessing and a freezer, a chance to behavior in all fi ve handbooks. ing to The Washington Post. win a gun each month, a 65-quart Actually, it was just a re-insertion; In many places, parental permis- Yeti and $5,000. that form of discipline was a part of sion is required—and often given. “We are excited to move the all schools in the district until two It is more prevalent in Texas; least event to Pauline Baptist Church years ago. prevalent in Wyoming. The last this year,” said Gay Pace, an event “Two years ago, the (handbook) state to abolish it was New Mexi- coordinator. “We will be able to committee decided to take corporal co, in 2011. The practice persists, park our log trucks with the donat- punishment out,” MSD Superin- according to The Post, because ed loads of logs at the event site tendent Sandra Lanehart said after some educators and parents believe which is a big part of Log a Load.” the meeting. “We revisited that it helps modify disruptive behavior. To date Drew County Log a and, because of the law that you It was pointed out in all fi ve Load, has raised $1,243,231.49 for can’t suspend or expel a K-5 stu- handbook presentations that cor- Arkansas Children’s Hospital. dent, we added it again. We rarely poral punishment in the MSD will Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian were in a position to have to do that be used only as a “very last resort,” INDEX Opinion ...... 4A anyway but for those young kids, Lanehart and all four principals SOON Construction on the Miracle League of Southeast Arkansas baseball fi eld for children and adults with special Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B we really don’t have that many MSD needs at the Monticello Sports Complex take shape. After seemingly years of preparation, President Karen Connel- Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C See Page 11A ley said she hopes to be watching games for the fall. Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B
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Special to the Advance two terms as board chairman Washington announced that their in every musical genre.” to compete. The whole reason for sound like a lot, but in the world and in various other positions 2016 events would not take place After a significant loss in our existence is to give back to of music festivals, it is a shoe- LITTLE ROCK—Southeast throughout the years, added: at all. Examples of festivals that 2015, Riverfest organizers re- the community.” string budget. It costs $300,000 Arkansans will have to look for “With our bills paid, and our have recently been canceled, alized the price of tickets going Weather also was always a just to run two stages. Security, other forms of entertainment heads held high, we are closing aside from The Natural State’s up was excluding the family de- factor in Riverfest’s ability to be which is a high priority for us, is come next summer. While many the doors. We had a fantastic 40- own Wakarusa in Ozark, include mographic—they just couldn’t successful. nearly $200,000. Fencing the pe- Monticellonians and others from year run, and we had a great eco- BayFest in Mobile, Ala.; Gather- afford to come. “Our sole income prior to rimeter is $60,000. Cleaning the the area made the trek to the state nomic impact upon Little Rock ing of the Vibes in Connecticut; “The music was driving the the event each year comes from grounds is $30,000. capital for a day of fun and relax- and Arkansas. DeAnna and her Pemberton in Canada; and Ka- ticket sales, so we decided to fo- our sponsor base, and we have “We have done everything we ation each May or June, that will team – supported by thousands of roondinha in Pennsylvania. cus on music for Riverfest and had such great support over the could do to cut costs. We trimmed no longer be an option. dedicated volunteers – did a phe- “For a nonprofit like Riverfest, created Springfest as a free fami- years,” Korte said. “But it is an over $300,000 in expenses be- Tuesday, the Riverfest, Inc. nomenal job.” it’s about income vs. expenses,” ly-focused event, that was also a outdoor event, and we are always tween 2015 and 2016. But we board of directors announced its Riverfest, a 501(c)(3) organi- Korte stated. “We are a very nice way to give back to the com- at the mercy of the weather for also want to provide a quality most of the revenue. It impacts decision to suspend its annual zation and celebration of visual small market, and there are larg- munity,” Korte said. event. The things that we could and performing arts held annu- er music festivals surrounding For 2016, Riverfest also made not only ticket sales, but also music festival, a tradition that control, we controlled, to the best celebrated 40 years—with its ally on the banks of the Arkan- us. The festival market is very the decision to move away from commissions from vendors.” of our ability. But there are a lot most recent event in June 2017. sas River in Little Rock, was the crowded. It’s hard for a nonprofit Memorial Day weekend in hopes Riverfest, Inc. has contributed of uncontrolled variables.” “We can no longer deliver largest single event in the state of to compete in a growing market of increasing attendance. more than $1 million back to the the experience that Riverfest Arkansas, with a rich tradition. of for-profit festivals, which are “We raised more money in community from proceeds of the Korte, who has served 20 years fans have come to expect,” said At its height, Riverfest hosted driving up prices and making it sponsorships in 2017 than we event, including the development with Riverfest—including the DeAnna Korte, the festival’s ex- more than 250,000 attendees, difficult to secure artists.” have in our history,” Korte said. of Riverfront Park, a new roof on last 13 as director—said she feels ecutive director. “Rising costs of with an estimated annual eco- Over the years, Riverfest “Our sponsors have given us the First Security Amphitheater a deep sense of gratitude to the performers’ fees, coupled with a nomic impact of $33 million in adapted to changing market the ability to grow our festival, and various projects in the river- Junior League of Little Rock, the greater number of competing fes- the community. trends and demographics. understanding the changes we front and downtown Little Rock Little Rock Parks and Recreation tivals around the country are the The announcement follows a “We tried to hit different de- were trying to make. But it takes areas. The festival also donated Department and the event’s vol- underlying factors leading to this national trend of festivals an- mographics,” Korte said. “We money to make money, and we $1 of every ticket sold to the city unteers. In addition to her posi- decision.” nouncing closure, cancellation knew we were never going to are a nonprofit organization. The of Little Rock. tion, the paid staff included one Riverfest board member Ched- and bankruptcy. At least nine make everybody happy, but we music industry as a whole has “Our entire budget is $2.6 other full-time employee and dy Wigginton, who has served festivals in seven states and in strived to offer a bit of something changed, and it is very difficult million,” Korte said. “That may one part-time. ASU ANNOUNCES FEMALE DRUM MAJOR Physical activity is good for more that just your gut
Special to the Advance ly. For every hour you sit, move year, the U.S. Surgeon General Data from the project is shared for 5 minutes. If you cannot do has called on Americans to walk with city traffic planners. The American Heart Associa- this every hour, do it every two more, and for communities to In addition to SOPHE and tion recommends that adults get hours and increase the time to be more walkable too. To help APA, Partnering4Health partners at least 150 minutes of moder- 10 minutes. Walk more. A re- promote healthier communities, also include the National WIC ate-intensity physical activity cent 2017 study showed over the SOPHE partnered in a three-year Association, the American Heart each week. You know exercise is last decade men and women are national initiative, Partnering- Association, and the Directors of good for you. But have you ever walking more. You can be part 4Health, which has projects in Health Promotion & Education. considered why it matters? of this trend by walking for plea- 97 communities across the coun- The American Heart Associ- “Physical activity can improve sure or to get around. Move your try. The Plan4Health project is ation’s initiative, Oregon Kids meetings outside and keep them part of the initiative’s work and your health and reduce the risk of Move with Heart partnership, active. Try a walking meeting. If led by the American Planning developing several chronic dis- collaborated with the Beaver- eases like type 2 diabetes, cancer just 25 percent of your meetings Association (APA). The project ton School District to create a and cardiovascular disease,” said are active, you will make big encourages city planners to con- Elaine Auld, CEO of the Society strides in health. sider public health when making Physical Activity Toolkit. Ele- for Public Health Education. Add steps to your day. Park at decisions about how cities are mentary schools in the program Even better, physical activity the back end of the parking lot. structured and developed. are increasing physical activi- and exercise can have immediate Take the stairs instead of the el- That means they are working ty by 50 minutes each week by beginning each school day with Special to the Advance and long-term health benefits. evator or escalator. Walk to run to help communities be more Regular activity can improve errands. When you get to a store, pedestrian and bike friendly. 10 minutes of activities from FEMALE LEADER Alexandra Borchardt, daughter of Rex and Kathy your quality of life. Physical do a few laps around the outer That includes helping commu- the toolkit. Participating middle Borchardt of Monticello, has recently become the fi rst female drum major activity strengthens your heart, edge of the aisles before starting nities figure out how to calm schools are incorporating “Brain at Arkansas State University in more than 20 years. She is a 2015 graduate your shopping. traffic so it’s safer to walk, of Monticello High School. Alexandra (center) is pictured with fellow drum lungs, bones and muscles. It Boosts” throughout the day too. majors Nathan Liou (left) and Andrew Coleman (right). also gives you more energy and Be intentional about walking. and encouraging people to Learn more about #Partnering- strength. Exercise helps control Go for a walk in the evening with embrace the idea of walking 4Health:www.partnering4health. your weight and blood pressure, your family or in the early morn- or biking instead of driving. org. A GOLDEN OCCASION while assisting you with han- ing with a pet. If the weather is In Ajo, Arizona, a diverse co- About SOPHE: The Society dling stress. It can also improve bad, go to a shopping mall to alition is working to increase for Public Health Education your sleep quality and help you walk around. Many malls have opportunities for active living. (SOPHE) is a nonprofit profes- feel better about how you look. “walking fitness” programs. Combining access to bicycles sional organization founded in While scheduling gym time and Find a partner. A friend can and bicycle education, opportu- 1950 to provide global leader- workouts can make a huge dif- motivate you to be active and nities for residents to create short ship to the profession of health ference in your activity level, it encourage you when you need videos about their relationship to also helps if you can integrate it. Having a buddy to meet up Ajo and active living, and work education and health promotion. your physical activity into your with will encourage you to stay to build a safe and accessible SOPHE contributes to the health l i f e s t y l e . active. bike path throughout the town, of all people and the elimina- H e r e a r e s o m e t i p s t o h e l p : Use technology to get active. the coalition has energized an of- tion of health disparities through Try standing while at your Try a smartwatch, Fitbit or pe- ten overlooked community. advances in health education desk. Get a standing desk. dometer. Many smartphones In Springfield, Missouri, APA theory and research; excellence Or try a balance ball. If have pedometers and nutrition and coalition partners used or- in professional preparation and you have a conference call apps installed. Websites offer ange cones and plants to set up practice; and advocacy for public charts, activity ideas and more. policies conducive to health. See Special to the Advance or long phone call, stand. a pop-up traffic calming area to Get up and move around regular- Auld points out that earlier this encourage drivers to slow down. www.sophe.org 50 YEARS DeWayne and Judy Thurman of Crossett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 30. They were married July 30, 1967. She is the former Judy Hogue from Monticello. He is from Lacey and retired from Georgia Pacifi c after 38 years. They will celebrate with a trip to Branson in September with their kids, Ton- ya Willis and husband Jeff , Daryl Thurman and wife Janice of Crossett and Wayman Thurman and wife Jessica of Centerton, and their grandkids. Make the /LFHQVHGDQG,QVXUHG
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These committees are normally public, been disastrous for the trades. Democrat- history and political science for more than 30 so that you may attend if your schedule permits. years at Taft College. Other opinions on this that NAFTA has caused, I see the car- You can check the schedule for what is happening ically controlled unions and their politi- page may not refl ect this view. nage. It’s been horrible. I see upstate at the Capital at www.arkansashouse.org and also get more detailed information about everything to cians were for it when signed into law by New York, I see North Carolina, but I do with the House of Representatives. President Bill Clinton and without union Many union workers knew their party see every state. You look at New En- One thing you will find this week on the web- support it would not be law. had betrayed them at the time but almost site is a complete report of the findings of the Ar- gland. New England got really whacked. kansas Tax Relief and Reform Task Force, which Big corporations and globalists (often all know it now. When Trump dubbed New England got hit.” met last week. This was the third meeting of the Republicans) have been for it because NAFTA as “the worst trade deal maybe In a speech in Kenosha, Wis., speaking task force, which was created in the last legisla- through it they could manage the regula- ever signed anywhere, but certainly ever tive session. The purpose of the task force is to of dairy farmers being hurt by recent identify areas of potential reform within the tax tions and productions codes thus keeping signed in this country,” they had expe- Canadian price changes that the farmers laws of the state and to recommend legislation for their monopolistic empires in place—it rienced it as such and thus his appeal to believed violated trade standards, Trump consideration during the 2019 Regular Session. limited trade. It has never been free them. And when he said, “I’m going to The task force is considering also said, “NAFTA has been very, very proposals to hire consultants to trade. Free trade is the absence of pro- tell our NAFTA partners that I intend bad. The fact is that NAFTA has been a research the implications of tax duction codes, government regulations, to immediately renegotiate the terms of overhauls in other states. In disaster for the United States and a com- the meantime, members heard and trade boundaries, when the consum- that agreement to get a better deal for testimony from the National er alone picks the winners and losers by our workers. ... If they do not agree to a plete and total disaster.” Council of State Legislatures the high quality and low cost of their renegotiation, then I will submit notice Union workers saw their jobs lost (six comparing Arkansas’ current tax EDITORIAL LEANNE structure to surrounding states. performance or products. under Article 2205 of the NAFTA agree- See Page 5A BURCH Tax rates were compared to those of Texas, Louisiana, Mis- ARKANSAS sissippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma, HOUSE REPORT Missouri and the U.S. average. Prescription Currently Arkansas’s revenue relies on: • 23.4 percent on Individual Income Taxes pill overdose • 3.6 percent on Corporate Income Taxes • 8.09 percent on Property Taxes • 12.5 percent on Selective Sales Taxes (fuel, is a problem tobacco, etc.) • 37.5 percent on General Sales Tax and • 5.1 percent on other taxes. LITTLE ROCK - Last year The average of states nationwide rely on: 384 Arkansas residents died • 22.9 percent on Individual Income Taxes from an overdose of prescription • 3.7 percent on Corporate Income Taxes painkillers. • 31.3 percent on Property Taxes That is an increase of one • 11.4 percent on Selective Sales person over the previous year, • 23.3 percent on General Sales Taxes and when 383 people died from an • 7.5 percent on other taxes. overdose of opioid pain medi- State economies vary making tax structures cation. In 2014 there were 356 unique. That is why taking a look at surrounding deaths in Arkansas due to opioid states provides valuable information. Among overdoses. nearby states there is a common theme of a The Senate Committee on reliance of sales tax, low reliance on property tax Public Health, Welfare and Labor and low to moderate excise tax rates. heard a report from the state In Arkansas, personal income tax is divided Health Department on the effec- into six brackets depending on one’s income. In tiveness of recently enacted laws testimony presented during the task force meeting designed to curb the alarming last week, we learned Mississippi has three brack- surge in abuse of painkillers over ets for all income earners while Missouri has 10. the past ten years. When it comes to selective taxes, motor fuel Opioids are the most widely taxes in Arkansas rank just below the U.S. me- prescribed type of drug in Arkan- dian with $0.218/gallon. Tennessee’s is slightly sas. For exam- higher at $0.254/gallon and Oklahoma is the ple, last year lowest among surrounding states at $0.17. 236 million When it comes to cigarette taxes, Arkansas pills were sold in the state, again falls below the U.S. median, but higher compared to than most surrounding states. 102 million One area of study for the task force will be the State grapes making buzz worldwide depressants implementation of tax cut triggers. Tax triggers and 712,000 are when tax cuts only take effect when revenue EDDIE One of my fond memories as a sas—Land of Opportunity.” success helps to pay for itself. Clark stimulants. meets an established threshold. They have been child was picking blackberries on our Clark grew up milking cows on his said his department has a “broad CHEATHAM A Health used by states including Missouri and North Gravette farm. And one of my best family’s farm in Mississippi. He likes and thorough intellectual property Department of- Carolina. ARKANSAS memories as a parent was picking to tell people that one of his goals as program. This allows people to buy SENATE REPORT fi cial told the Switching gears, the Joint Performance blackberries with my children. a child “was to not milk cows for a committee that Review committee on which I serve met last plants, and they pay royalties on That brings me to Dr. John Clark, living. them. This brings support in from oth- the number week to study concerns on transporting children a professor at the University of “I made it,” he added, “although of opioids sold in Arkansas in to state-supported day cares. Any child death er states and countries. They pay to Arkansas who has employed all sorts not everyone would think that work- grow them. It’s nothing but positive.” 2016 was enough for every man, resulting from leaving a child in a car or van is of science-based technology in grape ing in a briar patch is progress.” woman and child in the state to preventable and ways to increase the safety of our Clark spent most of June in the orchards and black- The Cotton Candy grape came from blackberry patch, picking through have taken 80 pills. children must be explored. berry patches as he the Clarksville station and is a best the 40 acres of plants, looking for the Another way of looking at the Legislators continue to also serve through works to improve seller globally. Clark said that the traits they have attempted to breed prevalence of opioid sales is to educational opportunities throughout the sum- and expand varieties consider that for every adult over Cotton Candy grape is “making a big into the canes. His investigation, of mer. I recently returned from Charlottesville, at the fruit research ol’ buzz all over the world.” the age of 25 in Arkansas, a pre- course, includes frequent sampling Va. where I was honored to attend the Emerging station in Clarks- Clark and his colleagues have pat- scription for opioids was written. Leaders Program at the Darden Business School ville. ented more than 50 varieties of fruit, to ensure the berries taste up to his In the past few years the held on the grounds of the University of Virgin- In the world of but blackberries are the most import- standard. legislature has enacted a series ia. Sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders ASA fruit production, ant crop. Clark notes that the team Although Clark was born a Missis- of laws to address the crisis in Program, the annual training brings in 50 legis- sippian, he has lived more than half HUTCHINSON Clark is a celebrity. is “trying to make blackberries taste abuse of prescription drugs, lators from around the country to work together He was in Char- better, look pretty, get the thorns off, of his 60 years in Arkansas peach and including Acts 1208, 901, 1114, on issue-solving and innovative ways to look at GOVERNOR’S lottesville, Va. this make them firm and fight disease.” nectarine orchards, and blueberry and 1222 and 895 of 2015, Act 1331 REPORT problems. Attendees are nominated by state lead- week to spread the The station also has bred a variety blackberry patches. of 2013 and Act 304 of 2011. ers and the program is privately sponsored, at no news about Arkan- that produce berries twice a year. And so what Clark does with fruit Act 304 established the cost to Arkansas. sas’ two new varieties of wine grapes, He said, “That’s probably about the research is great for those of us who prescription drug monitoring While in Virginia, I toured the homes of pres- which he has named Enchantment biggest thing to happen in blackberry love berries, but it is also a boost to program to combat the illegal idents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. and Opportunity. The last variety he breeding.” our economy, and he supports our trade of prescriptions. Act 1331 Known as Monticello (pronounced Mont-ti-chel- named in honor of the Natural State One aspect of the program that I small-farm operations. prevents “doctor shopping,” a lo) and Montpelier—and both working farms—re- because our motto used to be “Arkan- really appreciate is that fruit station’s Thank you, Dr. Clark. practice in which drug abusers spectively, I was struck by the change in conver- go to numerous physicians to sation and study at both of these historic sites, as obtain prescriptions. regards the impact of slavery on the early days of The other laws modify the our country. drug monitoring program, for The Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Legal example, by allowing access to Center and School are also on the grounds of Students can receive free lunch during summer law enforcement offi cials and the University of Virginia, and I have spent a licensing boards. great deal of time in Charlottesville previously, across the state. The dedicated staff are According to the Health including nine months in a graduate military law School is out for the summer, but the rely on free or reduced meals during the doors at Nashville Elementary School school year. These programs extend the passionate about continuing to serve Department, the new laws master’s degree program. I have toured Mr. Jef- have been effective in reducing ferson’s Monticello many times. The difference open weekdays at noon. For 30 minutes same opportunity to kids in need during students in the summer and, according Monday through the summer. to the principal, the number of students “doctor shopping” by half. The is that the tours now include detailed information number of drug users who went See BURCH Page 5A Friday, the school I’ve long supported updating federal participating continues to increase. One welcomes students child nutrition programs to provide con- reason for the growth is that the school to at least seven physicians or at for lunch, making sistency for Arkansas children who rely provides transportation. least seven pharmacies in 2016 it easy for children on the regularly provided meals at school In Arkansas, programs like the mobile was half the number who did so ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN in 2015. who rely on free or during the school year. Offering states summer meals site sponsored by Arka- The problem is getting worse, reduced-price meals more options to choose what makes the delphia Parks and Recreation takes food however. The rate of drug-re- Serving Drew County since 1870 during the school most sense in their communities will to a location convenient to local kids: the year to have access to allow us to fi ght hunger and malnour- lated injuries and deaths due to JOHN park. I saw fi rst-hand how this approach overdoses has more than doubled TOM WHITE nutritious food when ishment in all corners of our state. The ...... Publisher BOOZMAN to overcoming the lack of transportation since 2000, increasing from 5.1 class is out. problem is that the one-size-fi ts-all pol- in rural areas is making a difference in per 100,000 people to 13.4 per HAROLD COGGINS U.S. SENATE The school is one icy fails to take into account challenges ...... Editor the lives of our youth. 100,000 people. REPORT of many across Ar- in urban and rural communities, such as States deserve fl exibility to implement The epidemic is not only ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer transportation. kansas participating strategies that improve the effectiveness a challenge for law enforce- in the United States Department of Agri- During a visit to Nashville Elemen- Published each Wednesday by: of these programs. I will continue to ment and drug abuse treatment culture’s Summer Food Service Program tary School earlier this month, it was DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. advocate for child nutrition policies that and Seamless Summer Option. More clear that the summer meals program is BOOZMAN CHEATHAM 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 than 60 percent of Arkansas children a great model for other school districts See Page 5A See Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. 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There’s no shortage of threats to this, we have to pursue a range of their crucial responsibilities and our democracy. Russian meddling reforms and goals, some of which that lays bare the system’s limita- in elections, the vulnerability of will require years of concerted tions and sets realistic expectations. state voting systems to hacking, effort to achieve. • Finally, we should undertake a politicians’ assaults on the media, • Broad-based economic growth, set of structural reforms to restore and political leaders’ growing for instance, will be crucial. It Americans’ faith that government fondness for policy-making in may seem odd to start with this is constructed fairly and is focused secret — all of these pose a real when we face so many politi- on the general welfare. Gerryman- challenge to our system’s viability. cal and structural problems, but dering, which gives one party leg- As worrisome as these are, when the bulk of people — not islative and congressional seats out there’s one problem that may be just the already-fortunate or the of all proportion to its actual popu- the greatest threat of all: Ameri- best-educated — sense that they larity, must end. The machinery of cans’ loss of faith in politics and have a chance to improve their lot our elections — outdated, fragile, democratic and that of their children, that the lacking a paper trail, vulnerable to institutions. economy offers opportunity to all, cyberattacks — needs investment. This has been this lubricates a society. Economic The outsized infl uence of money in building for growth that spreads its benefi ts to politics continues to feed cynicism decades, dating the broad mass of people solves a and public disengagement. back to the lot of problems and restores confi - What I fi nd perhaps most Vietnam War dence in government. distressing is that many of these and Watergate, • Winner-take-all in politics is are deep-seated, longstanding and the long- as damaging to society as its eco- problems that are evident to many LEE term economic nomic counterpart, yet over the last Americans, yet we don’t see them HAMILTON challenges — generation we’ve lost the ability to being addressed. A voice or two recession, infl a- use the techniques of democracy: might be raised from time to time POLITICAL tion, widening civility, negotiation, compromise, in Washington, but no one main- COMMENTARY inequality, the transparency, respect for minority tains the effort. shifting nature views and accountability. These are Yes, the times make it tough: of work, a series of fi nancial crises not just values — they’re tools that We have a struggling President, a — that grew out of that era. It’s bring representative democracy to Congress fractured by infi ghting, rooted in our system’s apparent in- life. They ensure that diverse voic- and political parties incapable of ability to overcome deep divisions es are included in policy-making, forging consensus among their di- in the country: urban and rural, lib- give legislation broad legitimacy, verse members. The to-do list I’ve eral and conservative, the mass of and help citizens understand and laid out is long and daunting. ordinary Americans and the elite, feel a stake in governance. Sure, restoring faith in our divides over race and ethnicity and • Restoring these values, though, system will take a sustained effort gender politics and... well, you will also require changing the on the part both of our political know the list as well as I do. political habits that defi ne this era. leaders and our citizens, but I’m The truth is, in the face of this The polarization and scorched- not saying it all needs to be tackled teeming, complicated, diverse earth legislating that have come to at once. What I am saying is that society, our political institutions refl ect divisions in our society are until Americans see that our polit- Photo courtesy of Anna Jones have performed inadequately. But deep-seated and destructive, and ical leaders recognize the erosion if we’re not just to throw in the will need determined leadership of faith in our political institutions 100 YEARS YOUNG Dorothy Davis of Monticello, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 6. She was born in Rye to towel and declare representative at the highest levels to undo. This that is undermining our system the late Lonnie Pearl Bradley Brewster and Alfonso Brewster. She has three daughters, four grandchildren and six democracy a noble failure, then we should be met at a variety of levels, and are taking meaningful steps great-grand children. Davis was born under the Woodrow Wilson administration and women had not yet won the have to restore Americans’ faith in right to vote. including meaningful civic educa- to address it, our distress will only the processes of government. To do tion that helps citizens understand grow.
L. Ayers of the University of nationwide. That compares to I am pleased to have the support BURCH Richmond (Va.) spoke to us. CHEATHAM 18.5 percent in 2000. BOOZMAN of the administration on this A Pulitzer Prize nominee, his In certain areas, the problem Continued from Page 4A initiative. The good news is there Continued from Page 4A books and studies on this issue is even worse. In Ohio last year, Continued from Page 4A is cooperation between federal, leave me troubled, primarily drug abuse was the reason cited about the slaves that built and programs, it is a strain on the state and local entities to maximize because I had not previously in more than half of the cases in will accomplish our goals while participation. ran the vast (5,000 acres at studied the truth he and others resources of social service which a child was removed from offering local and state leaders one time) estate. Archeologists agencies. Nashville Elementary School have uncovered. We learned the his or her family. the ability to fi nd solutions to the and Arkadelphia Parks and Recre- are also excavating the slave Specifi cally, it has affected city of Richmond is wrestling Experts are learning that due unique challenges and situations ation are just two of many Arkan- quarter area of Montpelier and with the issue of recognizing foster care and child welfare to the potency of opioids, the specifi c to their communities. sas organizations that serve meals we are learning more about the the horror and transgressions of programs because the spiraling recovery period from addiction is During Secretary of Agriculture to students during summer. Last time period daily. slavery in its past while honor- abuse of opioid prescriptions has longer than it is for cocaine and Sonny Perdue’s confi rmation hear- year, more than 180 sites in the The slave tours I went on at ing the memories that make it a resulted in growing numbers of methamphetamine, and the possi- ing, I encouraged him to use his state served more than 2.4 million these two homesteads touched rich and diverse culture today. children being removed from bilities of a relapse are greater. authority to update federal child free meals to children. me greatly. The Emerging Lead- It continues to be my great their homes. When addicted parents spend nutrition programs so children Children all across Arkansas ers Program also included study honor to serve as your state rep- In 2015, drug or alcohol abuse longer periods in rehabilitation, receiving meal assistance during should be having a fun, safe and about the politics of the Civil resentative. Please contact me by the parents was the reason their children must spend longer the school year have the same op- healthy summer. Efforts like these War and the impact of slav- at leanne.burch@arkansashouse. given for removing children from periods in foster care. That adds portunity during the summer. The to support kids go a long way in ery on it, which has long been org or by phone at 870-460- their families in 34.4 percent of strain to the already over-bur- Secretary said he is committed to helping them to enjoy the break argued by scholars. Dr. Edward 0773 if I can be of assistance. all child abuse and neglect cases dened foster-care system. facilitating that kind of transition. from school.
regulations, productions codes, can never do this because it can the renegotiated NAFTA to include tion both seller and buyer get a which most of NAFTA violates. EDITORIAL and trade areas it is not free trade never account for all the variables more environmental protections “good” deal or a transaction is not Congress expects to take up the and is never fair, even if well Continued from Page 4A involved and is impacted too and climate change measures. processed. NAFTA issue mid-August. The intentioned. Free trade has no much by the use of government to Richard Trumka, president of Nancy Pelosi faults President fairest and freest trade deal for all restrictions on transactions, (not million the fi rst 16 years of get advantage. Even Trump fell the AFL-CIO, best represents the Trump “for all of his rhetoric, Americans is to allow natural law 1,000 pages as in NAFTA) and victim to this as a private citizen problem with government deciding President Trump looks to be sorely under the free market to rule. If NAFTA) and factories moving to fair trade implies that both trade Mexico to take advantage of low- when he made political contri- winners and losers, “We will do disappointing American workers negotiation does not respect these parties feel justice in the outcome. butions to both political parties everything we can to make this a on trade.” For Democrats it will time-tested restraints, and the er-waged workers. Whatever bad NAFTA is government-managed should he need advantaged in a good agreement and to hold the never be fair because it is never Constitution, Trump would be best things their party and their media trade. business deal down the road. president at his word and make enough. For Republicans it will said about Trump, they knew he Trump cannot win this ar- served to work for Article 2205 spoke the truth on this issue and gument. Fair for him is if our In the renegotiation special sure we get a renegotiation. If never be free because it must be and withdrawal as suggested by that they would have a friend in existing corporations (who fund interests seek to enhance gov- it comes out that it is not a good managed. Few, from either major AFL-CIO president Trumka— “no the White House if he kept his his next election) retain advantage ernmental powers in their behalf. deal, no deal is better than a bad political party, really believe in deal is better than a bad deal.” And promise. This is a major reason over competing new entrepre- Michael Brune, the executive deal,” But what is a “good” deal? limited government or they would this, the sooner the better, or, he he won the old northwest and the neurs and foreign competitors are director of the Sierra Club, expects With no government interven- adhere to Article I, Section 8 of may pay a heavy price in 2020. election. And this is why he could disadvantaged. If advantage is lose the next election if he doesn’t determined by natural law, one return the jobs. out performs, gives better service Share Your The problem with Trump’s or products at lower cost but with call for renegotiation of NAFTA, higher quality, as when individuals rather than just pulling out, is that make selections, it is both free Memorable when the government negotiates trade and fair trade. Government Poole Well Service Water Well Drilling & Pump Service Moments CASS MARTIN Phone: 870-797-2651 REALTY Service all www.cassmartinrealty.com types of pumps Cell: 870-312-0636 870.367.6125 Domestic & 625 West Bolling Street Monticello, AR 71655 | Irrigation Wells Licensed: Brandon Lyon AR & LA 4247 New London Road Email your friends and family photos to editor@ 870.723.2012 Strong, Arkansas 71765 Bob Poole monticellonews.net, mail to P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657 or drop them by our office at 314 N Main. Please be sure to include who, what, when and where so that The Perfect Place To Build we can properly describe the picture for all our readers. Please also include a phone number so that we can reach you in the event we have any questions. All Friends and Family photos will NEW Memories! be used on an “as needed” basis. ATTENTION: CDL DRIVERS! See Your Specialty Physicians. In 2016, a new Federal Drug & Alcohol Right Here in Monticello. DID YOU KNOW? testing regulation came into effect. ARE YOU IN Visiting Orthopedists COMPLIANCE? Dr. Gregg Massanelli ARKANSAS COMPLETE Every Monday SCREENING & TESTING now offers Dr. Ethan Schock consortium services for all Two Fridays each month your owner/operator and Voted # 1 Best Nursing Home For 5 motor carrier needs! Consecutive years. It is our pleasure to offer Visiting General Surgeon you and your family the BEST because…….. Dr. Alan Wilson The Best Is What YOU Deserve!!! Every Tuesday
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Ronald “Shay” HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Fresno, Calif., Jenell Sharp of Mattie Gibson Youngblood. In addition to his parents, he was Calera, Ala., James W. (Susan) In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by six broth- The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Morgan of Monticello; numer- was also preceded in death by a ers, Grady, Wilfred, Garvin, Gillespie funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about ous nieces, nephews, cousins, a son, Parrish Gladden. Survivors Charles, Win- Rev. Ronald “Shay” Gilles- furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- host of friends and her cherished include her husband, Gerald fred and Nick pie, 61, of Monticello died July ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to church family, as well as her Gladden of Monticello; one son, 15, 2017, at Jefferson Regional [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. many “children” that she cared Kim Gladden of Monticello; one White; and Medical Center in Pine Bluff, for and has become a part of her daughter, Lisa Gladden Smith of two sisters, surrounded by family. He was Fraternity and UAM’s Centenni- Missionary Baptist Church. The family. Monticello; one brother, Lyrkie Mary White born August 10, 1955, in Little al Circle. visitation will be from 6:30-8 Special appreciation to Arkan- Youngblood of Dumas; one sis- and Thel- Rock to the late Ozelma Butler For 19 years, Rev. Gillespie p.m. Friday evening at Morning sas Hospice Nursing Staff for ter, June Brixie of Monticello; ma White. and his wife, Sherrie, have been and James Gillespie Sr. Star Missionary Baptist Church. their loving care of our precious and one granddaughter, Hope Survivors owners of Head of the Class Services entrusted to Paradise Mother. “I have brought you glory Shay gave his life to Christ Hutchinson and two great-grand- include his wife of 62 years, at Morning Childcare and Learning Center Funeral Home of Monticello. on earth by completing the work c h i l d r e n , A v e r y a n d N a z m a e . Lovenner Cater White of Mon- Star Mission- of Monticello, one of the most (Paid obituary) you gave me to do” –John 17:4. Funeral Services were at 5:30 ary Baptist productive programs in South Barbara L. Morgan Funeral services were at 2 p.m. p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at ticello; one son, Roy Fay White Church under Arkansas. In April 2016, The Monday, July 17, 2017 at The Stephenson-Dearman Funeral of Lacey; one daughter, Mary the leadership Gillespies successfully opened Manues Abernathy United Pentecostal Church with Chapel with Rev. Kenny Worb- (James) Thomas of Monticello; of Rev. T.S. the G-Plex SuBercenter on the burial to follow in Lake Vil- ington officiating. Burial was in five grandchildren, Sean (Bran- Barbara L. Morgan Manues Skipper. He grounds of their preschool cen- lage Cemetery. Visitation was Union Ridge Cemetery. Fami- dy) Thomas , Jennifer (Bryan) ter. The business is a corporate Abernathy, 84, of Monticello preached his from 6-8 p.m. Sunday evening ly visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Winchester, Lisa (Tracy) Rain- partner of UAM Athletics. In passed away, Friday, July 14, at Stephenson-Dearman Funer- Wednesday evening at the funer- Gillespie first sermon water, Nellie White and Roy D. in March 2003 2008, Head of the Class was se- 2017 at her home. She was al Home. Online guestbook al home. Online guestbook at and was or- lected by the Monticello-Drew born August 26, 1932 in Attala w w w . s t e p h e n s o n d e a r m a n . c o m . www.stephensondearman.com. White; nineteen great-grand- dained as a minister in January County Chamber of Commerce Co., Kosciusko, Mississippi to (Paid obituary) Sidney F. White children; and numerous nieces, 2005. In September 2010, he and the Monticello Economic the late Jessie Irby Morgan and Gary Lynn Brewer nephews, other relatives and fri was installed as the proud pastor Development Commission as Juanita Sweatt Morgan. Sidney F. White, 89, of Mon- ends. of the Mount Tabor Missionary Monticello-Drew County Busi- In addition to her parents Gary Lynn Brewer, 61, of ticello, died Tuesday, July 11, Graveside services were at 10 ness of the Year. In 2009, Rev. and her husband, Harley Ab- Baptist Church of Wilmar, where Monticello, formerly of Rison, 2017 at his home. He was born a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at and Mrs. Gillespie were chosen ernathy, she was preceded in died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at he remained until his death. February 11, 1928 in Monticel- Sixteenth Section Cemetery in as Man and Woman of the Year. death by a daughter, Bethal the University of Arkansas for lo, to the late Henry Ellis White He graduated from Little Rock the Possum Valley community Central High School in 1973. He The couple was also among the York Sanders, her sister, Ear- Medical Sciences. He was born and Virgie Bailey White. He graduated from the University of honorees in the inaugural class lene Jones, and three broth- on November 2, 1955 in Pulaski was a United States Army Vet- with Rev. John Martin officiat- Arkansas at Monticello in 1978 of the 2013 Citizenship Awards. ers, Paul Morgan, Clarence County. He is preceded in death eran, a retired mechanic and was ing. Online guestbook at www. with a double major—Physical They were honored by The Co- M o r g a n a n d B a b y M o r g a n . by his parents. a Christian of the Baptist faith. stephensondearman. Education and Speech Education alition for Shared Progress and She was a loving, caring, ded- Gary was the Chief of Police The Citizens Group of Southeast and Dramatic Arts. He left a leg- icated child care provider for in Rison for 20 years. Arkansas. acy as the first black student to more than 50 years. Many of Survivors include three daugh- Pastor Gillespie leaves to serve as sports editor of the stu- the children she helped raise ters and one son; Keri (Robert) cherish his precious memory his dent newspaper and yearbook. have gone on to be profession- Levecchia of Ward, Keli (Dana) lovely wife of 35 years, Sherrie In his honor, the Shay Gillespie/ als. She loved the Lord, Jesus Boykin of Monticello, Kyle Rogers Gillespie of Monticello; Christ with all of her heart. She (Melissa) Brewer of Rison, and We the Family of Ruby Clark Wood Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship has son Kelin Gillespie of Corpus been endowed at UAM. helped build the Pentecostal Kacy (Jason) Bradshaw of Sher- wish to express the love, kindness, Christi, Texas; son Dwight Ca- Church in Lake Village. She idan; nine grandchildren, Emer- In the late 1980s, he became vaness Jr. of Little Rock; daugh- the first black department editor served the Lord there for 35 son Levecchia, Payton, Nathan, prayers, calls, visits and cards given to ter Ashia (LaKendrick) Woods years, and continued her faithful Kaitlyn, and Lana Boykin, Jake us during the passing of our loved one. in Southeast Arkansas, serving of Monticello; six grandchil- as the sports editor of the Ad- service at The United Pentecos- and Leah Brewer, and Kassidy dren, Ke’Unna Gillespie and tal Church of Monticello. “She and Jana Bradshaw; two Broth- An extra Special Thank You goes to vance-Monticellonian. In spring Kylah Gillespie, both of Bart- 1990, he was among the first two is loved by Many” and will be ers and three sisters. Doctor Chambers, Dr. Holiday and lett, Tenn., Desirae Cavaness of greatly missed. She is survived A visitation was held from 2 – blacks ever elected to the Monti- Conway, Malik Webb of Mon- staff, Delta Memorial Hospital and cello City Council. From 1990- by four daughters, Doris (Dot- 4 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017 at ticello, Mikayla Cavaness of tie) Manues (Glenn) Kellebrew Stephenson-Dearman Chapel in staff and the Dumas Ambulance 2001, he served as founder and Little Rock and Alexis Woods advisor of a community youth of Monticello, Carolyn A. Man- Monticello. Online guestbook Service and staff. As well as all of Monticello. Also mourning ues (Robert) Hoerter of Mil- www.stephensondearman.com. organization, “Young People Pastor Gillespie’s passing are friends and caregivers, which are too Thinking Ahead.” During that ford, Pa., Weaida F. Abernathy Gay Youngblood sisters Gloria Jean James, Bar- (Danny) Garrison of Monticello, numerous to mention by name. period, he directed a total of bara (Willie) Buchanan, Denise more than 1,100 young people Mary Ruth Mitchell of Peters- Gladden May God richly bless each of you! Gillespie, all of Little Rock, and burg, Tenn.; thirteen grandchil- in grades 4 through 12. For 18 Shenia Miller of Conway; broth- Gay Youngblood Glad- Sincere Thanks years, he served as chairman of dren, forty great-grandchildren ers Ray Gillespie of Little Rock and nineteen great-great-grand- den, 75, of Monticello, died The Clark and Wood Family the Drew County Martin Luther and Melvin Miller of Conway; Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at King Jr. Celebration, sponsored children; three brothers and father-in-law and mother-in-law three sisters, Erma L. Douglas her home. She was born July by the NAACP. In 2011, he was Henry and Vera Suber of Mon- 19, 1942 in Drew County, to recognized by Drew County of Oklahoma City, Ola., Ennis ticello; godmother Classie Jones H. Morgan of Monticello, Lena the late Ray Youngblood and Branch No. 6042 as an NAACP Green; eight sisters-in-law, Lifetime Member. P. (Buddy) Randle of Monticel- Kawana (Bennie) Yarbough, lo, Irby E. (Pee Wee) Morgan of In 2006, he became a pub- Cheryl (Joe) Ivy, Cynthia Ben- lished author with his book enti- nett, Donna (Bennie) King, Pa- tled, “…And A Little Child Shall tricia (Don) King, Marion (Joe) Lead Them.” During that same Wright, Pamela (Leeotis) Trotter period, he recorded a live CD and LaToya Finley; one broth- sermon entitled, “It’s Church er-in-law, Kenneth (Margaret) Time.” He hosted a weekly Rogers; and a host of nieces, broadcast ministry called the nephews, cousins, other rela- “Full Hour of Gospel Power,” as tives, church family and friends. well as a daily broadcast called Pastor Gillespie was preceded “A Few Soul-Soothing Seconds in death by his brothers James for Salvation.” Gillespie Jr., Lee Andrew Mill- During UAM Homecoming er, granddaughter Bri’Juana 2010, he was honored with the Cavaness and special aunt Vera UAM Achievement and Merit Pruitt. Award. He was chairman of the Funeral services will be held UAM African-American Alum- at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, SALE ni Association and a member of 2017 at Morning Star Mission- numerous organizations includ- ary Baptist Church, 312 East ing the Bartholomew Masonic Oakland Street, with Rev. D.J. Lodge No. 28 of Monticello, Buffington officiating. Burial Omicron Omicron Sigma Grad- will follow in Oakland Ceme- uate Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma tery. The repast at Morning Star 2017 Hyundai is in need of www.mymonticellonews.net DIAPERS Sonata Size 3, 4, 5 & 6 and baby wipes. We also need boxed SE I PAY CA$H dinners, mac & cheese for gold, coins, guns, antiques, collectibles, even entire estates . . . and cereal. almost anything of value. 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HISTORY MINUTE Augustus Garland was one of the most important fi gures in Arkansas aft er the Civil War
BY KENNETH BRIDGES the Southwestern Trail to serve set- law fi rm with Ebenezer Cummins, But Bell lost, the Civil War came the Confederate Congressmen. the Confederate government in Advance correspondent tlers moving into Texas. But those one of the most respected attor- and Arkansas seceded. In spite of The Confederate Constitution was Washington to the Union govern- dreams were dashed when he died neys in Arkansas. This partnership, the feelings of many in Arkansas similar to the U.S. Constitution in ment in Little Rock. The study of American History just a few months later. coupled with Garland’s own legal who favored secession, respect many ways, and Garland worked to Garland’s next task was to help is often neatly divided between the Garland’s mother remarried skills, brought him a lot of atten- for Garland had only increased. In establish a Supreme Court for the the state adjust to the new reality. period of the Civil War and before in 1836 and the family moved to tion and respect in the state. He was 1861, he was elected as a delegate Confederacy and to preserve the Diffi cult years lay ahead for Arkan- and the period after the war. The Washington in nearby Hempstead even admitted to practice before to the Secession Convention in Lit- legal right of habeas corpus in the sas. Though he stayed out of for- changes that occurred in the nation County. Garland attended several the U.S. Supreme Court. tle Rock. He fi ercely defended the South, even in wartime. In 1864, mal politics for the next few years, due to the war were momentous, boarding schools as a youth be- Garland was increasingly active Union, and Arkansas initially voted Garland was named to the Confed- Garland would soon play a crucial forever altering the course of the fore he graduated from St. Joseph’s in the political realm. As tensions to stay with the United States. Af- erate Senate. role in shaping the post-war future people and the government. In College in Kentucky in 1849. He between North and South inten- ter the fall of Fort Sumter in South He realized by late 1864 that the of Arkansas and the nation as he Arkansas, one of those important returned to teach school for a brief sifi ed in the late 1850s, he began Carolina to Confederate forces in war was lost. The Confederate cap- would soon take the roles of gover- fi gures who created this shift was time in Sevier County and began speaking out more forcefully in April and President Abraham Lin- ital of Richmond, Va., was under nor and U.S. Attorney General. Augustus Garland. studying the law along the way. defense of the Union. In the 1860 coln’s call for troops, the seces- siege and Confederate forces were Dr. Kenneth Bridges is a Profes- Augustus Hill Garland was born Life moved fast for Garland. election, he publicly supported and sion convention was recalled into falling back on all fronts. In Arkan- sor of History and Geography at in Covington, Tenn., a community In 1853, at the age of 21, he was campaigned for former U.S. Sen- session. Garland still believed that sas, Confederate Gov. Harris Flan- South Arkansas Community Col- not far from the Mississippi River, admitted to the bar and formed a ator and former cabinet secretary secession was a mistake, but he ac- igan was attempting to negotiate a lege in El Dorado where he lives in 1832. He was the youngest of successful law fi rm with his step- John Bell of Tennessee, who ran cepted the inevitable and reluctant- surrender while Union offi cials in with his wife and six children. He three children. Not long after his father in Hempstead County. That on the Constitutional Union tick- ly voted for secession. Little Rock insisted on surrender is also Resident Historian for the birth, his father moved the family same year, he married Sarah Saun- et. The simple platform of Bell and Though only 29, Garland was without condition. Garland left South Arkansas Historical Preser- to Miller County in the far south- ders, with whom he would have his supporters was the preservation elected as one of three members Virginia in February 1865 and re- vation Society, based in El Dorado. western corner of Arkansas. His nine children. Three years later, of the country and the constitution, of the Confederate House of Rep- turned to Arkansas to help oversee Dr. Bridges can be reached y e-mail father hoped to run a store along he moved to Little Rock to begin a no matter the cost. resentatives, the youngest of all the transfer of state records from at [email protected]. LEMONADE STAND U of A fi eld day scheduled for Rohwer on Th ursday
Special to the Advance and grain sorghum tour will cover located 15 miles northeast of Mc- cultural Experiment Station and the whorl feeding caterpillar, long- Gehee on Arkansas Highway 1 in Cooperative Extension Service, the ROHWER— A University of term nutrient management, and Desha County. It is a unit of the Division of Agriculture conducts Arkansas System Division of Agri- high yield practices; The soybean Southeast Research and Extension research and extension work within culture fi eld day Thursday, July 20 tour will cover target spot, weed Center at Monticello. the nation’s historic land grant edu- will demonstrate research fi ndings control issues and options, and red- The station’s mission is to help cation system. and new technology for corn and banded stinkbugs; Participants on solve problems related to agricul- The University of Arkansas Sys- grain sorghum, soybeans, rice and the rice tour will see new technol- tural production in southeast Ar- tem Division of Agriculture offers cotton production. ogy in weed control, fertility man- kansas. all its Extension and Research Registration for the division’s agement, and variety selection and Research programs at the sta- programs to all eligible persons Rohwer Research Station fi eld day production practices; and tion are under the supervision of without regard to race, color, sex, begins at 7:30 a.m. Admission is The cotton tour will demonstrate agricultural scientists at Fayette- free and includes lunch served by cereal rye and weed control, fertil- ville, Stuttgart and Monticello. gender identity, sexual orientation, H o o t s B a r b e c u e . ity management, and the division’s About the Division of Agriculture: national origin, religion, age, dis- Visitors can choose two of four cotton breeding and variety testing The University of Arkansas System ability, marital or veteran status, tours that depart from the station’s programs. Division of Agriculture’s mission genetic information, or any other offi ce at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Each Certifi ed Crop Advisors cred- is to strengthen agriculture, com- legally protected status, and is an tour will feature Division of Agri- it is available for crop consul- munities, and families by connect- Affi rmative Action/Equal Opportu- culture research and extension pro- t a n t s w h o s i g n u p a t r e g i s t r a t i o n . ing trusted research to the adoption nity Employer. grams for four crop areas: The corn The Rohwer Research Station is of best practices. Through the Agri-
Regional library director participates in research discussions
Special to the Advance lic. this information and having access to training and other measurement methods will provide library Over twenty library stakeholders from across staff critical tools in which to share their impact the country came together in Chicago last month on their community” says Calhoun. “By being at a meeting hosted by the Research Institute for able a voice for small and rural libraries at the ta- Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian Public Libraries and the Public Library Associ- ble with RIPL and PLA, we were able to remind RAILEY CURTIS, a young entrepreneur on Bowser Road, set up a lemon- ation. Judy Calhoun, Regional Director of the experts in the statistical fi eld the limitations and ade stand built by her dad and brother and is selling ice cold beverages to Southeast Arkansas Regional Library participat- barriers that effect public libraries.” the public. Curtis said she is saving the money and doesn’t know yet what ed in the discussions representing the smaller and RIPL hosts multiple regional events through- exactly she wants to do with it. rural libraries. The meeting discussions helped Calhoun out the year where they train public library pro- to identity what training opportunities and tools fessionals on evaluation and data collection. PLA currently exist to support public library staff offers an online survey tool, Project Outcome when evaluating their services and programs, and “Public librarians are already accustomed to which public libraries can use to evaluate their where there are gaps. One challenge identifi ed by determining library usage in the form of statis- impact on their users. Feedback from this meet- UCA announces graduates meeting participants was to fi nd effective ways to tics—we analyze circulation, computer usage, ing will be used to map out future opportunities communicate the impact of the library to the pub- program attendance, and door counts. Relaying for evaluation training and tools.
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Special to the Advance speeding offenses and make Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. during 2015. More than The risk of a crash on a road or Pay the Fine’ operation, highway travel safer across Region 7. “Speeding drivers 9,500 lives were lost in these with a speed limit of 65 miles state troopers will intensify LITTLE ROCK – Law en- Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Ne- put themselves, their passen- speed related crashes. In Ar- per hour or greater is more their speed enforcement pa- forcement authorities in Ar- braska, Oklahoma and Arkan- gers and other drivers at tre- kansas during the same report- than twice as likely to result in trols,” said Colonel Bill Bry- kansas and in five other states sas. mendous risk. All drivers need ing period, there were 531 total a fatality as on a road with a 45 ant, Arkansas State Police will concentrate their patrol “Speeding translates into to be on alert; the posted speed traffic fatalities, of which 90, or 50 mph speed limit. How- Director and Governor’s High- assignments on speeding vi- death on our roadways. It limit is the law. When it comes 17 percent were speed related. ever, the danger of speeding is way Safety Representative. olations during the coming greatly reduces a driver’s to speeding, there are no ex- Federal highway safety ex- not limited to highways. Sev- weekend, July 21 – July 23, ability to steer safely around cuses, ‘Obey the Sign or Pay perts consider a motor vehicle enteen percent of speed related “We’ll stop and ticket anyone 2017. another vehicle, a hazardous the Fine.’” crash to be speed related if the traffic fatalities during 2015 caught speeding.” “Obey the sign or pay the object in the roadway, or an According to the latest data driver is charged with exceed- occurred on local roads where For more information about fine,” is a multi-jurisdictional unexpected curve,” said Su- from NHTSA, speeding was a ing the posted speed limit or if the posted speed limits were 55 “Obey the Sign or Pay the enforcement operation plan san DeCourcy, Regional Ad- contributing factor in 27 per- the driver was driving too fast miles per hour or less. Fine,” please visit http://traf- designed to crack down on ministrator, National Highway cent of all fatal crashes in the for conditions at the time. “During the ‘Obey the Sign ficsafetymarketing.gov/. 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS/FROM PAGE ONE Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | 11A Town and Country EHC helps local Arkansas wheat production looking stronger
Special to the Advance and other spring wheat. Advantages students make pillows Globally, wheat supplies were largely unchanged, as LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas wheat production is lower production in the United States, Australia, China BY DR. KAY WALTER experiencing a slight uptick from its long-term low, and the European Union were offset by increased pro- The year at the Extension according to a July 12 crop production report from the duction in Turkey and China, the latter having experi- Homemaker’s Club begins in U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural enced record production during the 2016-2017 produc- July, and this new year has begun Statistics Service. The forecast for state’s 2017 winter tion cycle, according to the report. busily for the Town and Country wheat production jumped to 7.17 million bushels—18 Scott Stiles, economist for the University of Arkan- EHC Quilters. percent higher than the June forecast and 15 percent sas System Division of Agriculture, said that grain traders would likely view the WASDE report with Their first monthly meeting above last year’s actual production. The report also some skepticism, because it may not refl ect what was was preceded by a community forecast a yield of 55 bushels per acre, with about “being reported on the ground.” service day at Advantages Adult 130,000 acres for harvest. “U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings are on the Day Care Center. Seven mem- The state’s wheat surge comes as forecast produc- decline,” Stiles said. “(Wednesday’s) report held the bers of the quilting club hosted tion for the United States dropped by about 23 percent U.S corn and soybean yields steady month-to-month at a pillow-making activity for from 2016, according to both the NASS report and the 170.7 and 48 bushels per acre respectively. Those are the participants at the center on USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Esti- mates report. trend yields that USDA has been using since May, in Tuesday, July 11, 2017. The report projected U.S. wheat production at 1.76 its’ fi rst release of the 2017/18 supply/demand tables. The club brought printed pil- billion bushels for the 2017-2018 production cycle, a “Given the deteriorating crop conditions in the low material ready to stuff and decrease of about 550 million bushels from the previ- northern Plains area of the United States — primari- hem along with stuffing material ous year. ly the Dakotas and parts of Nebraska — most would and sewing machines to finish The report also lowered exports by 25 million bush- agree today that yields this year will come in below the pillows. The participants els to 975 million, and feed and residual usage was re- trend, particularly for corn. Soybeans have more time, chose their favorite patterns duced by 20 million to 150 million bushels for residual but this is a critical yield-determining month for corn,” and colors, and each ended the usage, based on a lower production outlook for durum he said. day with a pillow proudly held high for a photo. Smiling faces of both the participants and the ness checkups and much more. the week. We hope to start con- club members loudly testify to DCSD The goal for this clinic will be struction and renovation next the success of the day’s labor. to cut down on absenteeisms from week. Drew Central is a wonder- The club was represented by Continued from Page 1A Special to the Advance both students and faculty. ful school. So many people have Bettye Kellum, Patricia Kul- “We are honored to be selected been involved helping get this go- beth, and Ina Kay Davis, who HAVING FUN WHILE LEARNING The students at Advantages proudly hold in the discussion but voted against up their fi nished pillows. for this opportunity and proud to ing and they are making our job a organized the selection of pat- the clinic. do this work,” Mainline Execu- lot easier.” terns and the stuffing of pillows The July meeting was held Anyone interested in the quilt- Member Laura Whitaker said tive Director Allan Nichols said. In other news, the school board as well as Evelyn Lawson, Judy she had been approached by busi- on July 13 at the Commercial ing group is invited to join us at “Our mission is to serve and help recognized Joy Graham for her re- Murphy, and Ellen Thomas who ness leaders within the communi- Bank Employee Center which our regular monthly meetings. people. We are very excited. We cent induction as the president of did the final stitching. ty who had expressed what a bad are well into the plans already and the Kappa State Organization. Dr. Kay Walter took photos is located across Gaines Street The next meeting is scheduled from Commercial Bank. Club idea opening an in school based we hope to open the fi rst day of The board also approved the and composed the narrative re- for August 10 at 5:30. clinic was. After several argu- school (Aug. 14). We have con- proposed milk and break bids for cording the day’s events for Ad- members gathered by 5 p.m. For more information about for fellowship, and the business ments against the clinic, Whitaker tractors involved at this time and the 2017-18 school year and to vantages’s records. The chatter Town and Country Quilters was the second “no” vote. the space has been identifi ed. hire additional staff for the cam- among the participants about meeting began by 5:30 p.m. Dis- cussions about county fair plans EHC and its community service The school-based clinic will be “We have bids out and hope pus’ in-school suspension class- plans to use the pillows for bed able to perform virus scans, well- to have them back by the end of room. decorations, gifts, pillow fights, and ongoing community service projects, contact Judy Mur- and cuddles was a heartwarming projects were followed by a pro- phy at 870-367-2533 or Carol reward for the club’s investment gram about making prairie points Dolberry, the club president, at packed session, the board: resigned to take a similar position of time, effort, and materials. from a template. [email protected]. MSD • Adopted Science books for at Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home; MMS, Zachary Morphis as an ALE teacher Continued from Page 1A • Approved the purchase of up- to replace Tonya Haney; Christna Miss America to speak at Arkansas 4-H O’Rama (from Monticello Elementary, dated security cameras for the dis- Graspar as a bus driver; Matthew Monticello Intermediate, Monti- trict; Kolb as a coach and physical educa- cello Middle an Monticello High) • Approved the purchase of Ap- tion teacher at MIS; Selena Jurado members from all over the state, Grooms, a third-generation Army Special to the Advance were quick to point out. ple IPads for MES; as a speech language interpreter; who qualifi ed through county and veteran, rose to the rank of ma- LITTLE ROCK—Miss Ameri- “It’s the same policy that was in • Approved the sale of old IPads; Darius Ridgle as a summer main- district competitions, are expect- jor despite the diffi culties of being ca, Savvy Shields, and motivational the handbooks before,” Lanehart • Accepted the resignation of tenance/custodian substitute and a speaker Fred Grooms will be inspir- ed on the Fayetteville campus of dyslexic. After leaving the military, noted. “It is only to be used when Alternative Learning Environment part-time city park custodian; and ing youth at the 2107 Arkansas State the University of Arkansas on July Grooms went on to earn master’s all other avenues of discipline have teacher Tonya Haney; • Rehired Ashley Faulkner, an O’Rama, three days of state-level 25-27 for one of the biggest gath- degrees in marketing and education. been exhausted.” • Hired April Adams as an ALE MIS certifi ed teacher, and Victoria competitive events for Arkansas erings of 4-Her’s in the state. The Today, Grooms travels the country In other business in the jam- teacher to replace Chris Allen, who Jones as a bus substitute. 4-Hers. 4-H Youth Development program is teaching youth about leadership “We are so pleased to have two operated by the Cooperative Exten- and the lessons that can be learned such inspiring speakers,” said sion Service, part of the Division of from failure. Grooms will be the bara (Willie) Buchanan and De- a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Priscella Thomas-Scott, 4-H events Agriculture. keynote speaker, following Shields. PIONEER nise Gillespie, all of Little Rock, Missionary Baptist Church with coordinator for the University of Shields is a Arkansas student He will twice conduct the work- and Shenia Miller of Conway; Rev. D.J. Buffington officiating. Arkansas System Division of Ag- making a special appearance at her shop: “B.A.S.I.C Student Leader- Continued from Page 1A and two brothers, Ray Gillespie Burial will follow in Oakland riculture. “With such a motivated home campus. bringing a positive ship – Lead Because Others Won’t,” of Little Rock and Melvin Miller Cemetery. The visitation is from audience, we look forward to seeing message about her platform, “Eat on July 26 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in la Cavaness of Little Rock; four of Conway. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday evening at the messages from Miss America Better, Live Better.” She will be at AFLS 107. sisters, Gloria Jean James, Bar- Funeral services will be at 11 Morning Star MBC. and from Maj. Grooms take root the State O’Rama’s Opening As- In addition to competing for state and bring life to the 4-H motto ‘To sembly set for 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, titles in dozens of categories, the make the best better.’” July 25, at the Arkansas Union ball- 4-H members will also be recog- More than 500 Arkansas 4-H room. nized for their achievements., PIZZA PRO GRAND MONTICELLO SLAM SAVINGS!
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All photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian A JOYFUL NOISE The Arkansas Assembly of God All-State Youth Choir presented a free concert to the public last Thursday night at First Assembly of God in Monticello. Arkansas Youth show a great love for the Lord and music
BY ASHLEY FOREMAN tour made eight stops total, [email protected] with the finale being in Jack- sonville on Sunday. The presence of God was The sanctuary was full as the felt all across the sanctuary of singers entered the room, run- First Assembly of God church ning and jumping as the music in Monticello Thursday night started. as the Arkansas Assembly of People were standing all God Youth All-State Choir and across the building and hands their hearts out in a free con- were raised in an emotional cert to the public. Monticello show of praise. was one of many stops on the Two students from Monti- state-wide choir tour. cello were among the talented The choir is comprised of singers. students, ages 14 to 18 who are Xianna Graham, 16, and actively involved in Assembly Isaac Parke, 16, both attend of God churches across the New Life Assembly of God state. church located at 775 Edge- The “My World Needs You” wood in Monticello.
A HIGH-TECH OPERATION Behind the scenes, many people work hours making sure the choir sounds perfect. ON THEIR FEET The audience stood for the entire concert (below) as the singers and praise band (above) per- The director (above) rehearses tirelessly and a sound board (below) is used to blend the voices and instruments. formed for over an hour. What was I thinking when I said I wanted to be an adult
If I didn’t have bills, I’d have I’m sure many of you, at this I would be debt free with a beach than Breaker ice. thing—nobody wants to deal with a lot of money. This is a valuable point, have seen the meme on a var- house in Florida and have a nice Caffeine is my drug of choice. Ashley when she isn’t properly lesson I have learned in the past ious social media sites about how 401K. Don’t laugh, I’ve always Everybody has had one of those caffeinated. few years. adulting is hard. My favorite so far been a dreamer. days before where all you need is At the risk of being “preachy,” I don’t know about you but it says, “How to adult. Pay your bills, Life happened I guess, and all your favorite beverage. I call them I do hope that something changes seems like these companies insist wear deodorant, don’t do drugs.” that money I was supposed to be Dr Pepper days. and the future generation has some that I pay my bills Every time I see that, I cannot help saving has been spent on diapers You know those days where you sort of preparation while they are in full and on time but to laugh. and Route 44 cherry Cokes from come home and all you want to do growing up so that the transition every single month. But seriously, being an adult Sonic. is take your shoes off and sip the to the adult world doesn’t seem so That’s 12 months can be hard sometimes. Remem- I don’t know how many of you delicious carbonation and sugar of dark and scary. a year without any ber when you were a kid and said, know this, but baby products are a Dr Pepper. But, unfortunately, I had a great upbringing with breaks. I don’t “Man, I cannot wait to grow up?” If ridiculously expensive. It’s like my you open the refrigerator only to parents who let me make mistakes think they care if I only I could go back to my 10-year- kid insists on going to the bathroom find that your darling husband has when I was young and they were go on vacation or old self, I’d smack myself on the 87 million times a day. I love her to packed the last cold can in his lunch buy a new purse. forehand and just shout “no!” pieces but I will be overjoyed when box, leaving the disappointment of there to help me fix them and laugh ASHLEY No, Ashley, you Most recently, I’ve sat on the she starts using the potty for its the empty carton still in the refrig- at me when it was all over with. FOREMAN must pay your couch and waited for mom to cook intended purpose instead of recon- erator. These are the days where I Their actions probably saved me from a lot of major screw ups later ACCORDING electricity bill and supper. It isn’t until 6:30 p.m. that I structing it and putting the pieces have to remember: Orange is not TO ASHLEY water bill and car realized I am the mom at my house. on her head and saying “Look mom- my color and there is no Netflix in in life and taught me how to laugh payment. Thats not Needless to say, we may have had my, potty on head.” prison. at myself. counting trips to cookies for dinner that night. And as far as the Route 44’s are It’s all about priorities, though. After all, if you can’t laugh at the grocery store and other small I’m also to the point in my life concerned, I’m a longtime junkie. Everybody spends their money on yourself, you will be the one miss- incidentals. We live in the South—I where I thought I would have it all I’ve been a major player in keeping what they want to. I could go on ing out, because I guarantee at some have to buy deodorant and perfume. together by now. No, I’m not quite Sonic and Breaker open since I was more vacations and probably lose point or another, someone else is You don’t want to go to church 30 yet, but I always had dreams of 16 and could drive. My fellow junk- 10 pounds if I stopped frequenting going to laugh at you. You might as smelling like seven shades of sweat. grandeur that by 25 years of age, ies know there isn’t anything better the drive-in, but trust me on one well join in on the fun. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, July 19, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]
Blessings from God “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall fi nd; knock, and A young boy went to the local Attention all pastors in the Monticello area it shall be opened unto you: For store with his mother. The shop The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those every one that asketh receiveth; owner, a kindly man, passed him pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, and he that seeketh fi ndeth; and a large jar of suckers and invited obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to to him that knocketh it shall be him to help himself to a handful. Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds Uncharacteristically, the boy held opened. Or what man is there of and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- you, whom if his son ask bread, back; so the shop owner pulled tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. out a handful will he give him a stone? Or if he for him. When ask a fi sh, will he give him a ser- outside, the pent? If ye then, being evil, know boy’s mother struction over blessings? Some- what God will offer—it’s what the perity when the talk of blessings righteous mammon, who will com- times they do. For people who are devil will offer or what we want. comes up—and in certain cases mit to your trust the true riches? how to give good gifts unto your asked why he children, how much more shall had suddenly not Christians, they really can’t tell I really can’t tell those two apart God may bless you fi nancially. And if ye have not been faithful in been so shy and the difference between a blessing sometimes. We convince ourselves However, many people are limited that which is another man’s, who your Father which is in heaven wouldn’t take and good luck! If you’re a Chris- that what we want is not what God to recognizing a blessing because shall give you that which is your give good things to them that ask a handful of tian you need to know where your wants nor is it bad, just acceptable. their mind is focused on the things own?” (Luke 16:10-12) him?” (Mathew 7:7-11) Timothy McDaniel suckers when blessings came from. They come The problem with this mentality of this world. There were people There can be a character fl aw I believe God wants the best from a very loving Father. is that we often trade something in the scriptures that were blessed for some to prosper fi nancially offered. The things for His children, but are we boy replied, “Every good gift and every good for something better and with an abundance of wealth but without meeting the standard perfect gift is from above, and believe it or not this is not what they had God’s approval and were God has set. It truly is a test to be willing to accept what He has in “Because his hand is much bigger exchange for what we want? than mine!” cometh down from the Father of God intended for you to have. God full of humility, recognizing from passed. We must be proven to be Timothy McDaniel is the pas- Would you agree that God lights, with whom is no variable- wants the best for you. Who is bet- where their blessings came. I a good steward of that with which could do more for you than you ness, neither shadow of turning.” ter at deciding what is best for us? would remind you that these folks’ we have already been blessed. tor of First Free Will Baptist, can do for yourself? I certainly (James 1:17) The creation or the creator? His character had been tested and When the focus is on temporal 1351 U.S. Highway 278 West. would! Then why do we choose I believe that God wants us to intentions were an abundant life, approved by God. Here is what the things when it should be on eter- Sunday school is at 10 a.m. and other things over God’s blessings? have a life that we experience His not just something on which to get scriptures in Luke teach us about nal, people make poor decisions in worship at 11; evening worship blessings, but we must choose by. To substitute something good that test. life. There truly is no comparison In the Bible, John 10 tells us that starts at 6 p.m. Every Wednes- He came that we may have life His blessings. God is not going to for something better is a sin. “He that is faithful in that which between the blessings of God and force his blessings upon you; there The blessings that God often is least is faithful also in much: the cheap substitutes of this world. day night is Teen Night, begin- abundantly but the thief comes to ning at 6 p.m. To get in touch kill, steal and destroy. are decisions of obedience and bestows upon his children are and he that is unjust in the least is God not only wants to bless you Do people really choose de- abiding we must adhere to. You personal from Him to you. Most unjust also in much. If therefore but does not even mind if you ask with Pastor McDaniel, call the see, there is another choice besides folks immediately think pros- ye have not been faithful in the un- to be blessed. church at 870-224-0327. 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Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary Methodist PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland Andrews Chapel Methodist 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 Barkada Rd 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Should churches keep Civil War landmarks? Church briefs BY KATE SHELLNUTT in needlepoint. The church will ed slaves during worship—as he located near the university chapel Morning Star VBS continues Christianity Today retire its coat of arms. Leaders are hosted a prayer breakfast with Af- where Lee is entombed, didn’t dis- now discussing how to move for- rican-American clergy. play battle fl ags. Its former rector Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 East Oakland The most recent chapter in the ward with presenting a history that “Though it is not mentioned, cited a quote attributed to the gen- Street, is completing its annual Vacation Bible School for all ages. story of America’s relationship acknowledges racism and slavery it is obvious from history that the eral that they be folded up and put The VBS began Monday and will be held from 5-8 p.m. nightly with its Confederate past began in in its past. ultimate reason we were breaking away after the war. until Friday. This year’s theme is “The Faith Run: on Course With church. “It shouldn’t take a tragedy to away to form a separate denomina- Many Confederate memorials God.” Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton and the Morning Star congregation Since Dylann Roof, a rebel turn the tide against racism. Why tion was to protect the institution of actually don’t date back as far as invite all to come and learn with them. For more information, con- fl ag-waving white supremacist, did it take the murder of nine black slavery,” he said. “I used the plaque the war itself; instead, they reveal tact Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. For a ride to opened fi re at Emanuel African people in a Bible study for some as an occasion to ask for forgive- more recent social movements in the church during VBS, call 870-224-1788. Methodist Episcopal in Charleston, people to fi nally reject the racism ness and publicly repent for our America’s history. Groups like Green Hill hosts singing convention S.C. two years ago, the debate over associated with the Confederate racist past.” the Daughters of the Confederacy Green Hill Baptist Church in Wilmar (six miles west of Mon- historical markers of the Civil War emblem? Why do people have to Churches, like local govern- and Sons of Confederate Veterans, ticello on Old Warren Road) will be the host for the annual Drew literally be killed before we con- ments and universities, have to which are responsible for many of South has taken on more urgency County Gospel Singing Convention beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. decide what to do and say about the country’s Confederate memori- and more widespread concern. front racial prejudice?” Jemar Tis- This will be the convention’s 131st year to gather. Potluck lunch The fl ags came down fi rst, start- by, president of the Reformed-Af- the problematic parts of their his- als, didn’t exist until decades after will be served at noon and the gathering will dismiss around 2:30 ing with the contentious one that rican American Network, asked. tory, especially when markers the Civil War. They were most ac- or 3 p.m. For more information, contact either Gay Young at 870- fl ew on South Carolina’s capitol “Christian leaders should be able to call it out. The plaque was moved tive during the 20th century, fueled 469-5014 or Joy Lawson at 870-723-3966. grounds. A year after the Mother challenge racism in the midst of the from the sanctuary to the narthex, by momentum around white identi- Second Baptist announces VBS Emanuel massacre, the Southern church without waiting for a public but Robertson chose to keep the ty in the 1920s and 1950s. Baptist Convention called on Chris- disaster as an entry point to conver- hand-carved wooden chair where This aspect of history—the in- Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, will hold its tians to stop displaying the Confed- sation.” the meeting’s moderator sat 156 stinct to honor, justify, and defend annual Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. nightly Sunday erate fl ag. The Episcopal Church Confederate ties are not restrict- years ago, a humble reminder of an history in eras after—is also a through Thursday, July 27. This year’s theme will be “Galactic made a similar statement and, its ed to a single locale or tradition. honored theologian and Christian signifi cant context for the monu- Starveyors,” and the VBS is open to all children preschool through National Cathedral in Washington, The major U.S. denominations di- who was “profoundly wrong and in ments in churches, campuses and sixth grade. Parents may register their child or children online at opted to remove two images of the vided to coincide with secession, need of repentance. city squares today. “These symbols secondbaptistmonticello.com. Rev. Ray Hearron, the host pastor, fl ag in its stained glass windows. defending the aims of their new “I use it to … point out our are lost on a lot of people because and the SBC congregation invite all children to attend. For more Communities and institutions government. own history too, to say, ‘This is they don’t have the context,” said information, contact the church offi ce at 870-367-2459. shifted their discussions around “There is no such thing as an where we came from, and this is Altman, who works in a University Pilgrim Rest to celebrate anniversary their own landmarks, namesakes anti-slavery church in the South at where we must not go back to,’ ” of Alabama building named for its Pilgrim Rest African Methodist Episcopal Church, 522 North Bai- and long-ago history; most notably, this point,” said Michael Altman, he said. “That whole history has one-time president Basil Manly, a ley Street, will be celebrating its 146th church anniversary at 3 p.m. New Orleans spent two years elim- an expert in American religious been an important catalyst for us preacher involved in the formation on Sunday, July 30. The guest speaker will be the Right Rev. Mi- inating its Civil War monuments, history at the University of Ala- in pursuing racial reconciliation in of the SBC and a chaplain to Con- chael L. Mitchell, who is the presiding prelate of the 12th Episcopal the last of which—a statue of Gen- bama. “The slavery question was our community and diversity in our federate leadership. District. Rev. Truman Tolefree, host pastor, Rev. Bettie A. Tolefree, eral Robert E. Lee—came down argued on a biblical basis. It was a congregation in particular.” During the 1980s and 1990s, associate minister, and the Pilgrim Rest congregation invite all to last month. Protestors with torches biblical issue.” Churches can opt to let their Con- African-Americans reclaimed and celebrate with them on this special day. For more information, con- challenged plans to do the same in In Southern cities like Montgom- federate history remain, remove promoted Juneteenth, the June 19 tact Rugenal Anderson at [email protected]. Charlottesville, Va. But despite the ery, Ala.; Louisville, Ky.; and Au- symbols altogether, shift them away celebration of the total emancipa- Morning Star sets youth musical program new pressure around Confederate gusta, Ga. America’s Methodists, from places of prominence, or add tion of slaves following the Civil history, these cases remain the ex- Episcopalians, Presbyterians and more background information to War. It became a state holiday in Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 East Oakland ception. Baptists made their splits offi cial contextualize ideas the congrega- Texas, where black churches host Street, will hold a youth musical program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, “Few public Confederate monu- by forming new denominations. tion no longer endorses. annual events for the community, Aug. 13. There will be youth choirs, soloists and praise dancers ments have been changed, moved Decades before the Civil War, There’s a fear of “erasing his- similar to the Fourth of July. Last performing in this worship service. Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton and the or razed since 2015,” USA Today Southern Baptists left their north- tory” should historical markers be year, a petition lobbied to get it na- Morning Star congregation invite all to attend. For more informa- reported, estimating 700 to 1,000 ern brothers and sisters to meet at totally removed—one reason why tional recognition. tion, contact Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. such monuments remain across 31 Augusta’s First Baptist Church and Alabama last month enacted a First Pres in Augusta recently Yard sales to be held at Pentecostal Faith states. “While fl ags can be lowered, form the Southern Baptist Con- law requiring legislative approval purchased a home near the church Pentecostal Faith Church of God In Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street songs censored, mascots switched vention. The congregation left the to change memorial street names, to use for its seminary program, (behind the Veterans of Foreign Wars hut in McCloy City Park), will and schools renamed, monuments historic site back in the 1970s for a monuments or buildings more than whose enrollment is 50 percent be having weekly yard sales beginning at 9 a.m. Saturdays starting are the most tangible and least mu- new location, and the old building 40 years old. Some defend the African-American. Though church Aug. 5. Items to be sold include refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, table memorial symbols.” went up for sale last year. markers as a heritage to celebrate, leaders learned it once belonged to home items, men’s suits, men’s clothes and lots more. For more in- The debate over such markers But just two blocks up the while others see them as a way to a Confederate general, they plan formation, contact Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. inevitably involves the church road, the city’s First Presbyteri- own up to past sins. to name it for Lucy Laney, an Af- Ongoing buildings that housed—and the an Church—now a Presbyterian Churches dating back to the Civ- rican-American and Presbyterian Holmes Chapel seeks pianist many more that later memorial- Church in America congrega- il War period may actually serve as who pioneered education for black Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, ized—the history of the Confed- tion—continues to meet and wor- the fi nal resting place for soldiers students in the area in the late 19th is seeking a pianist for its adult choir. The pianist is needed for erate States of America. The most ship in the building that hosted the themselves. Church cemeteries century. the fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each month. For more informa- striking example may be St. Paul’s fi rst gathering of the Presbyterian haven’t avoided the recent pres- At the time, the church declined tion and/or to express interest in the position, contact Rev. Alford Episcopal Church in Richmond, Church in the Confederate States sure; an Episcopal congregation to fund her efforts. Now, it is hon- Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. Va., nicknamed the Cathedral of of America. in Maryland canceled annual me- oring her with a new library build- Note from Shady Grove AME the Confederacy. Over a decade ago, early in his morials for a soldier buried on its ing for its seminary students. Shady Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1265 Ar- Over the past two years, the his- tenure as senior pastor at “First grounds. “We view it as a sweet irony— kansas Highway 138, will not be responsible for any services or toric church, where Jefferson Davis Pres,” George Robertson thought In Lexington, Va., the church as a victory for the kingdom—that payment unless authorized by a signed contract by the pastor and learned that the war was coming to of the bronze plaque at the front where Lee worshipped after the this building, a Confederate gen- stewards of the church. an end, decided to remove plaques of the sanctuary that commemorat- war—renamed R.E. Lee Episcopal eral’s former home, could be the First Presbyterian Church unveils new sermon series honoring Lee and Davis and place ed the location of the Confederate decades after his death—consid- site of a seminary that’s educating Dr. Drew Smith begins a new sermon series—“Excuses, Excuses, them in an exhibit. Gone are the Presbyterian meeting—and the ered but ultimately voted down a African-American ministers for the Excuses”—at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. All kneelers with the Confederate fl ag balcony that one-time segregat- name change in 2015. The church, gospel,” Robertson said. are welcome to the services which begin at 11 a.m. on Sundays. First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is holding a com- munity women’s Bible study each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in Dermott seminar open to women of all races the church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship before the study starts. Child- care will be provided. For more information, contact Pat Baugh at Special to the Advance legacy,” said Shealine Burks, a certifi ed per- by women who are educated and trailblazers in 870-367-5968. sonal development coach and school counselor. their fi elds. Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study DUMAS—Mark your calendars now. “Every parent wants their child to do better than Tammarrah Hewing-Addison, owner of Dra- Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester Road, invites all Women of all races are invited to attend the them. Attending the Superwomen Symposium is matic Expressions, LLC, said she is excited to to a Tuesday night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The Unbossed. Unapologetic. Superwomen Sympo- one of the best gifts you can give to your daugh- bring this symposium to Southeast Arkansas. ministry also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, sium on Aug. 4-5 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, ters. You are investing in their character building She said she sees this event as community build- beginning at 7 p.m. For more information on any of these events, located at 1109 North School Street in Dermott. and future.” ing. contact Shirley A. Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. The gathering for ages 15 and older, spon- According to a press release announcing its “A lot of the women on the panel have a con- sored by Dramatic Expressions LLC, seeks to schedule, this symposium provides a place for nection to Arkansas and they are doing their part give participants the tools to live a purposeful women and young girls to gather from all back- to give back to the villages that helped to raise life and master how to be thinkers, learners and grounds to relate, release and grow as unapolo- them,” Addison noted. “The Unbossed. Unapol- leaders. The seminar, which will run from 6-10 getic women. Educators can participate in pro- ogetic. Superwomen Symposium is an opportu- p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4 and from 8 a.m. to 3 fessional development by other educators. nity for the young ladies and women to invest in p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, has an admission fee All ladies, no matter their situation, can take themselves.” of $20, which includes appetizers and lunch. sessions on personal and fi nancial development For more information, contact Addison at “This symposium will empower the young la- and more. College- and high school-age students 757-228-4522 or by email at Tammarrah.addi- Free Registry Wedding dies as well as the parents because the goal is to can participant in leadership and goal setting [email protected]—or visit the website at www. No Contracts prepare your child for the world and build your sessions. All sessions are interactive and taught dramaticexpressions1.com. Registry Kylee Young Bradley Caldwell March 18, 2017
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BARKADA here visiting her mother Leola Anita Riley at 870-623-5927, at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, was Leigha’s family were down for Pauline, again. It was July 12— Pace for a few days. Monica Miller at 870-723-7012 20.5 inches long—and has the a visit. I stopped by on the way and to Dorothy Spinks Strain, JANA WRIGHT Cindy McKinstry visited with or myself Trilisa Marshall at sweetest, most kissable cheeks to the funeral home to get my July 14. ever! Bo is such a proud big I am so over summer! Fall is her uncle Jimmy Cockrell on 870-308-1890. “Addie fix” for the day. This is a a time of so much brother and I think Addie may my time of year. Halloween, the Saturday. We had a wonderful time Please, remember Mr. sorrow and sadness. Ronald fair, Thanksgiving, fall colors Don and Wanda Pace made Sunday at church and our have him wrapped around her Charles Fred Dearman in your “Shay” Gillespie, a legend and cool mornings are what I a trip to Little Rock this past Sunday school lesson was on: finger already. My daughter, prayers and anyone else who in time, pastor of Mt. Tabor live for. week for a visit with his doctor. Jeremiah’s call and commission Meghann, will be coming in may be suffering health issues. Missionary Baptist Church, Mrs. Mary Lasiter was nice Cindy McKinstry’s family got coming from Jeremiah 1:4-10. next week to join in on the fun, Friday evening, I worked succumbed to death Saturday enough to share news this week. together at Colleen and Penny Pastor Robert Marshall Sr.’s too. visitation for Mrs. Victoria Ku at Jefferson Regional Medical She writes, “Nancy, Chris, Wallins of Banks. She spent message was on God Never Left There are so many who are and I worked visitation for Mrs. Center in Pine Bluff. He was Miles and Max of Little Rock time with her stepmom, Liz Us, coming from Jeremiah 3:14- no longer with us whom I wish Barbara Morgan Abernathy the chief executive of Head spent the day with me. Love McKinstry and other extended 17. We enjoyed our visitor Ms. could be here to join in on the on Sunday evening. Please re- of the Class Learning Center, having those grandbabies here, family members. She also spent Gains of Little Rock. fun of loving this baby. Da- member these families in your where he and his wife Sherrie and their parents, of course.” time with them on Sunday. I want to thank everyone that vid, Momma, Daddy, Roy and prayers. were owners. Thank you for that news. May Hobbs is feeling much calls or comes up to me in the Edith, just to name a few. If I That’s my news for this He’ll be sorely missed in Tammy Stafford had a scare better. Her platelets are up but stores and tell me they enjoy think about it too much I start week. Until next time, be this community, church and this week. A snake (a fairly she is still a little weak. She my news column. Thanks, that squalling, but I have to focus happy, stay safe and always be in Southeast Arkansas. To this good sized one) decided it said tell all of you thanks for means a lot to me and may God on the here and now and love thankful to God for His many noble wife and family, we are wanted to peek in her win- praying for her. bless you all for that. One lady this baby enough for all of blessings. praying and trusting God to dow. He was draped across the Louise Sipes is a lot better. fussed at me because I had them. It’s a challenge I am will- get you through this for we outside of her window. While it She spent some time in a hospi- missed a few times, but when ing and able to take on. know that to be absent from the creeped her out, her grandson, tal in Little Rock but is back in I miss, I am out of town, not Friday afternoon, Aunt Letty WILMAR body is to be present with the Chase Sledge, thought it was Monticello. feeling well or I have a lot of stopped by the office to deliver Lord. Shay was a man of action awesome. That’s little boys for The Drew County Gospel school work. I am in school a gift for the baby. She also CHRIS RILEY and would help those in need. you. singing convention will convene with online classes and some- brought me a yummy chocolate Sweet dreams, Shay, we’ll see Shawn and I attended a at 10 a.m. this Saturday July times have a ton of work to get malt from Ray’s. The Collins and Dunlap you in the morning. birthday party for our nephew, 22 at the Green Hill Baptist done. But I love each and every Saturday morning I took an family reunion was held in Hot I attended the wake of Doris Seth Wilson, at Cane Creek. He Church. There will be singing one of you and there are too early walk. I didn’t see a lot of Springs July 7-9. Franklin, held at The Word and his guests had a good time. until 3 p.m. Come sing with us many to name. But you know birds but I heard Yellow-breast- My classmate, Sarah A. Church (where the pastor is His parents had even designed a and the out of county singers. who you are and I love you ed Chats, White-eyed Vireos, Dunlap Jones of California, Daryle Daniels) Friday. The scavenger hunt for him. Lucky God Bless all of you. from the bottom of my heart. Carolina Wrens and Chickadees was among the members. She, homegoing service was held at little man. His sister, Eliza- Scripture for the week is: and Eastern Towhees. I did her daughter-in-law and two Morning Star MBC Saturday. beth Wilson, shares the same Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in see Pine Warblers, Mourning grands visited in Monticello Bettie and I visited Liz in the birthday as Seth. She was in the secret place of the most high Doves, Eastern Kingbirds, East- with Pamela Dunlap and her Crossett hospital on Friday. Belize on a mission trip. Her GUEST HOUSE shall abide under the shadow of ern Bluebirds and a pair of Blue brother J.P. and Bessie Dunlap. The McCoy, McClain and parents traveled to Fayetteville CLARA CATER the almighty. Grosbeaks. At home, I still only I visited with them and we had Kidd family reunion was an on Saturday to celebrate with Be blessed every one and stay have a couple of hummingbirds a hilarious and good time rem- event this past weekend. It was her as well. There is no Guest House news cool, much love to all! but have several Cardinals iniscing. The grands enjoyed held at the McCoy ponderosa on I had a chance to go by and this week. Clara Cater had other and Mourning Doves with the me a lot. They were all so sweet U.S. Highway 278. Bettie and visit with Rhonda Kohnen and commitments. Her column will occasional Carolina Chickadee. and kind. Happy birthday to I attended with Janice and Fred Wanda Reaves Sunday. Rhonda resume in next week’s edition. Summer is usually a slow time J.P. and Bessie’s only grand- White of Crossett. After the and I grew up together. She LACEY for birding anyway. I don’t child, Destiny, who turned 7 on reunion Saturday, the home site lives in Virginia so we do not IVANELL HANDLEY blame them for laying low. I July 12—and a belated wish to of Chris Riley was the contin- get to visit often. We had a JORDAN PARK don’t like getting out in the Pauline Phillip Pugh Wade, July ued gathering for Bernice and really good visit. Praying that Birthday wishes to Ann Spen- heat and humidity either. 12. Sorry I forgot last week. So Hosea McCoy’s children—or at Mrs. Wanda feels better soon TRILISA MARSHALL cer, (July 18), Tiana Wilson, That evening, I fixed supper much is going on. least 12 of them: Randy McCoy Ms. Florene Everett’s oldest and wife and son Paris; Milton and also Mrs. Lou Reaves. Our hearts were very heavy (July 19), Estella Lemon, (July for the new parents and visited Shawn and I visited with the 20), Sterbing Thompson, (July for a spell. Leigha’s mother, Ri- son passed away in Chicago, and wife Fay and son Craig; over the weekend to hear the where he resided. His last rites also, Jan and Fred White and Wilmar Baptist Church Sun- passing of Rev. Shay Gillespie. 21), Jessie Daniels, (July 23), sia, was over earlier in the day. day. We felt very welcome and LaBell Ross, (July 25), and Ed- Bethel enjoyed a wonderful were held there. Two in a row, Demarious “Bam” Ingram and He was a great man, pastor, such a hard blow. But we know Bettie Wright. We had a jolly thoroughly enjoyed the sermon. educator, businessman, mentor, gar Spencer, (July 26), and Kent service this week. Justin Hewitt I am sure we will be back. Spencer (July 27). blessed us with a special song, God will see us through. Keep good time reminiscing. husband to Mrs. Sherrie Gilles- on believing and never cease Vacation Bible school will be Happy first birthday to Luke pie, father, grandfather, uncle, Sympathy and prayers for the “Even If,” which really spoke Pace. It seems like he was just families of pastor James John- to my heart. Bro. Kevin’s praying. in progress all of this week at and cousin, and great friend Polly Linda and Alvin Ridgell Morning Star. born! Happy late birthday to to all and loved by all. We are son, pastor Shay Gillespie and message, “The Burden Against Karen Robinson, Lila Wilson, other families that lost loved Tyre,” taken from Isaiah 23. have experienced their first Union singing No. 3 will be praying for Mrs. Sherrie, the flight recently to Denver. Wish held at Gethsemane MBC at Brandi Shiver, Vonda Col- family, their co-workers, staff, ones. Reminders: Sunday evening burn, Bradley Caldwell, Cindy Prayers for Willie E. Frank- services will be held at The I could have been there (lol). I New Light the fifth weekend in and children of Head of the know their daughter Michelle this month. Hawkins, Martha Ryburn, Lou Class, and their church mem- lin, Horace Junior and others Woods of Monticello Health Reaves, Jerry Clarke, Angie that are sick and shut in. Pastor and Rehabilitation Center and had to hold boot down. Guess Now until we meet again by bers. You all have our condo- paper and pen, be a good Sa- Harris, Stacie Tucker, Kelsey Lousie Miller spent a few days we’ll have fifth Sunday potluck “E” held Polly, her grandma, lences, our prayers, and love. maritan and cheer someone up Wooten, Bubba Barnett and a at Drew Memorial and Mrs. on July 30. down. Funeral arrangements were not Happy belated birthday to who is sad. big happy birthday to my niece, ready at this time of writing, but Mignon Causey. Sunday afternoon, several of Brittany Sears! will be announced by Paradise Patricia visited with family Prayers are being lifted for Funeral Home of Monticello. and friends at Belleview Estate the family of Shay Gillespie. He I was sat at Jordan Park with Rehab this weekend. has been an important part of my nephew Ace while he was Floyd and I spent Wednes- the community for a long time. playing in the splash pad, and day night in Little Rock. I had He will be greatly missed. it took me back to when I was a doctor’s appointment for th Please have a blessed week. a teenager. When the swim- Thursday. When I arrived it was Please call 870-224-3383 or ming pool used to be there, canceled. email wrightwoman_66@yahoo. and how the park use to be I attended the House of 15 com with news. No news is too packed out that you couldn’t Prayer in Fountain Hill Sunday small. hardly get down the streets, Morning. Pastor Lousie Miller all the basketball and baseball is the pastor. Sister Mary Frank- ball games that went on, and lin was the speaker for the hour. Her thought was, Lord teach us ANNIVERSARY under the pavilion kids use to GREEN HILL be under there break dancing, to keep the laws of God. It was FAYE AND MAY the park packed with children an inspiring word. playing. Wow, that brought back I called my aunt Mary. She We had good church service so many memories, but it was asked about everybody. I also in the Baptist church today. the good old days. There were called my sister-in-law Doris Cindy McKinstry of Little a few people in the park but Franklin. Rock came by at the first of the nothing like it used to be. Prayers for Sara Wall, she had service to speak to all of us. We Happy birthday shout out this knee surgery. enjoyed the visit with Cindy so week goes to Paster Branden Thought for the week, God much. Bolden and Melissa Brantley uses present circumstances to Another visitor for all the (July 16), Brenda Davis (July prepare us for the future. services was Sharon Balentine 17), Delois Spencer (July 18), of Warren. Come again Sharon. Bernadette Devone, Sabreonna And, our new mail carrier. Freeman, and Tarra Tate (July POSSUM VALLEY Cindy McKinstry of Little 20), Denise Orr Moore (July Rock came down for a visit to 22), and Edward Rhodes (July KAY CRAIG MALAN her home place. 15% OFF 23). Happy birthday everyone Danny and Joy Lawson vis- enjoy your special day. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor SPORTS 870-367-5325 [email protected] UAM athletes are recognized by conference stitution. Weevils, Blossoms In addition, their grade-point av- erage must be a minimum of 3.30 land 34 on GAC based on the 4.0 system. The GPA is cumulative for the student-ath- All-Academic squad lete’s entire collegiate career. “I thought we had an outstand- BY HAROLD COGGINS ing year academically,” Early said. [email protected] “All 19 players had over a 3.00 for the year. Eight made the Chancel- Especially on the Division II lor’s List, three more the Dean’s and below, a student attends col- List and we had a cumulative lege and plays athletics, not the 3.569 GPA. I’m proud of the 11 other way around—with very few named to the All-GAC Academic exceptions. For that large group, Team. That represents almost 60 the NCAA coined the term “stu- percent of the team, but does not dent-athletes.” include freshmen or transfers that All photos courtesy of Lynn Harris The Great American Confer- did well. FINAL TUNEUP Monticello’s swim team literally swam away and hid with the Donald W. Reynolds Invitational championship at Warren last Satur- ence, of which the University of “We’ll continue to promote and day. All 39 Marlins scored—35 of them earned at least one fi rst place. Above: Matthew Justice, who won every race he entered, bears down in the Arkansas at Monticello is a charter stress academic success as a viable butterfl y. Left: Jett Lyle swims the backstroke (top); Lyndie Mullins concentrates on her breaststroke (center); and Adysen Jacks glides through the member, announced a record 451 part of the softball program. If they water in a freestyle event (bottom). student-athletes on its 2016-17 come to play at UAM, I want them winter/spring All-Academic team to get a degree.” last week. Added to the record 350 Of the 34 total selections, the recognized in the fall, that gives the baseball team led with 16 hon- Dominant Marlins GAC a whopping 801 student-ath- orees, followed by softball (11), letes so enshrined, an increase of women’s golf (three), men’s golf greater than nine percent from the (two), women’s basketball (one) prior record. and men’s basketball (one). tune up for SASA Thirty-four of those named in UAM’s new Academic All- to the winter/spring team wear the GAC student-athletes (listed al- Kelly Green and White. While that phabetically with sports following may not be as impressive a number the names) are: Skyler Anderson, with huge victory as some of the 12 league schools softball; Maylie Bain, softball; had, John Harvey (baseball), Alvy Grant Black, baseball; Kali Bolt- Early (softball), Kristin Ingram BY HAROLD COGGINS er, softball; Kendra Coleman, [email protected] (men’s and women’s golf), Tan- softball; Ashton Currey, softball; ya Ray (women’s basketball) and Nicholas Duthu, baseball; Alyson Webster would have trouble describing what the Monticello Mar- Kyle Tolin (men’s basketball) all Finnigan, softball; Gentry Ford, lins did at the Donald W. Reynolds Invitational in Warren last Sat- agreed it is why they coach. baseball; Victor Gomez, baseball; urday. Dictionary defi nitions for the three words that immediately For athletes to be recognized on Mia Hayes, women’s basketball; come to mind pale in light of a Monticello swim team that got ready Academic All-Conference, they Lauren Johnson, women’s golf; for this weekend’s South Arkansas Swim Association Champion- must have reached sophomore ath- Kody Kimbrough, baseball; Tay- ships in a a big way. letic and academic standing (true te Kitts, men’s basketball; Clay All three defi nitions—of “dominate, “destroy” and “annihilate”— freshmen and redshirt freshmen LaBeff, baseball; J.W. Ledbetter, hit the edges of what the Marlins were able to accomplish at the are not eligible) and must have baseball; Kinley Lee, men’s golf; completed at least one full aca- YMCA pool in Monticello’s neighbor to the west, but those who add ACADEMIC new words as the vernacular changes could quite possiblly have to demic year at the nominating in- See Page 3C come up with a new term. In short, Monticello earned 101 either fi rst, second or third places (52 of those were race victories) and amassed 1,104 points—more than the second-, third- and fourth-place teams combined. Thir- Trio of Boll Weevils ty-fi ve of the Marlins’ 39 swimmers won events, either individual or on relays, and all scored. Three—Chaya Reed, Jessaca Shepherd and Matthew Justice—touched the wall fi rst every time they got wet. “I remember swimming with a bigger team, which always helps receive NABC honors earn high points,” said fi rst-year head coach Taylor James, a 12-year veteran of the Marlins’ swimming program, when asked if he had BY HAROLD COGGINS sion I, II, III, or NAIA Division I or ever been a part of that big of a win. “Monticello has a long tradition [email protected] II institution with a NABC member of having a strong, competitive team which I’ve always been proud coach. to be a part of. Our team worked hard (last Saturday) and ended the Four months after a record-set- Kitts, a forward from Corryton, (regular) season with a well-earned victory.” ting season ended, the University Tenn. posted a 3.40 GPA this past Given the nature of summer sports, too, Monticello was without of Arkansas at Monticello’s men’s year in Business Marketing, good some of its strongest swimmers. All hands will be on deck, though, basketball team is still receiving enough to also earn recognition on in El Dorado Friday and Saturday for the 2017 SASA Champion- awards. Only this time, it had noth- the Great American Conferemce ships, a meet in which the Marlins’ summer-only squad has not fi n- ing to do with the Boll Weevils’ All-Academic team (see related ished out of the top two since 2012. play on the court. story). The 500-yard freestyle races and the 200 individual medleys will Juniors Cobe Goosby, Tayte Both Goosby, a guard from Elba, be contested on Friday afternoon with the remainder of the 92-event Kitts and Stephen Glassco Jr. were Alabama, and Glassco, a guard program scheduled for Saturday. While the SASA Championships all named to the National Associa- from Lake Worth, Fla., had GPAs will be the end of the summer season for the majority of Monticel- tion of Basketball Coaches Honors of 3.20. Goosby’s major is Physical lo competitors, 19 Marlins have qualifi ed tp go on to the Amateur Court for excelling in academics Education; Glassco’s is Biology. Athletic Union Junior Olympics July 27-30 at Oakland University during the The trio of Weevils joins 11 in Rochester, Mich. past season. The NABC Honors other honorees from the GAC. But fi rst things fi rst. While many other SASA teams competed Court recognizes the talents and Harding University had fi ve while elsewhere or just took last weekend off to rest for El Dorado, Monti- gifts that these men possess off the Henderson State University and cello used the meet to focus on sustained improvement. court and the hard work they ex- Southwestern Oklahoma State Uni- “Many Marlin swimmers continued to improve their times at the hibit in the classroom. The Honors versity had three each. meet in Warren,” Taylor James noted. “Our goal is to go into SASA Court was announced Tuesday. Harding players named to the swimming aggressively and working on specifi c skills like starting In order to be named to the Hon- Honors Court were senior Will explosively, improving turn technique and attacking the walls for a ors Court, a student-athlete must Francis, who majored in Health strong fi nish. meet a high standard of academic and Kinesiology; senior Zac “As head coach, I have been extremely impressed and proud of all criteria. The qualifi cations are as Ward, Management; junior Bra- our Marlin swimmers. Our goal throughout the season has been to follows: den Eggleston, Finance; senior improve our technique and swim smarter. The number of swimmers • Be academically a junior or se- Tim Wagner, General Studies; and a team brings to a meet plays a role in the total points earned, but nior and a varsity player; senior Filip Medjo, International rather than going in defeated, this has always heightened our moti- • Have a cumulative grade point Business. vation and focus. average of 3.2 or higher at the con- Those Reddies honored were “We expect to do well at SASA but whatever the outcome, I am so clusion of the 2016-17 academic junior Zydrunas Jurgutis, Finance; proud of our team, the dedication and hard work they have given and year; junior Matthew Panaggio, Market- the progress they have made this year.” • Must have matriculated at least ing; senior Kaylon Tappin, Rec- Chaya Reed, Shepherd and Matthew Justice were three of the one year at their current institution; reation and Sports Management. See MARLINS Page 2C and • Be a member of a NCAA Divi- See NABC Page 2C What happened to summer? Prep, college football is almost upon us
Last Saturday brought to an end another $64,000 question (to bring up an old game Maybe, just maybe, sports fans in Mon- I wrote a column about it and believe I hate to say this, but I’m getting too old Monticello Marlins’ regular season. That show and to show my age). My wife has ticello will have a little time to breathe and youngsters could benefi t from broadening for this. not only signals the time for Monticello asked me several times over the last two get ready for the fall in the coming weeks. their horizons. Now, too many youngsters Not that I still don’t enjoy sports as swimmers to shine in both the South months why I’ve been so busy this sum- Probably not, though, since school for choose (or are forced to choose) one sport much as I aways did, I just need to catch Arkansas Swim Association Champion- mer. I’ve wondered that myself, I have to both Drew Central and Monticello begins over another because somebody thinks my breath. Drop me an email at sports@ ships (this weekend in El Dorado) and say. Aug. 14 and “offi cial” football practice that particular sport will be the athlete’s monticellonews.net and let me know if the Amateur Athletic Usually, things slow down for me will be going on sooner than that. meal ticket to “The Show,” whether it be you’re feeling the same. Union Junior Olympics between the time school gets out and it It’s a good bet players at all three college or professional. We have three local teams (fi ve, really, (July 27-30 in Roches- starting a new year. This year, though, schools are chomping at the bit to get the For sure, the local schools would. If with the “junior high” teams) to gear up ter, Mich.) but the start Monticello has had three United States 2017 season underway. Pretty soon, you’ll Drew Central, Monticello and even UAM, for this fall. All fi ve are looking for better of the time I think of Specialty Sports Association All-Star state be able to watch football practice on to a certain extent, were able to show- results in 2017 and fan support is a big football. champions (two boys’ teams and one girls’ Old Warren Road, University Drive and case their best athletes, regardless of the part of that. Davis and the Billies are I’d be fi bbing if squad) from Monticello Youth Sports behind Bankston Hall on the University season, championships would start rolling pointing toward another Class 4A state I didn’t say I was Baseball and the Monticello Girls Softball of Arkansas at Monticello campus—not in town just like they did this summer. But playoff berth, UAM’s Hud Jackson is already thinking about Association, as well as one World Series to mention Hyatt Field, Mike Penning- that’s another column for another time. seeking his fi rst winning season in seven HAROLD it (after all, we do live titleist (the 11-and-under MYSB All- ton Stadium and Willis “Convoy” Leslie Getting back to this summer, sports years and Rob Cox and his Drew Central COGGINS in the South) but after Stars), and the Marlins are displaying their Cotton Boll Stadium. have run into each other for me. I suppose Pirates are trying to fi nd their fi rst win. COG’S CORNER Friday’s and Satur- usual top-notch talent. Of course, pretty much every sport I should be thankful; I have something to Really, I’m excited for all fi ve teams to day’s SASA meet, I’ll Should Monticello win the SASA is year-round now. Long gone—to the cover each week during the school break. get on the fi eld. The 2017 football season start considering it in crown this weekend, it would be the detriment of today’s athletes, in my opin- Come mid-August, I’ll be knee-deep in promises to be exciting, if for no other earnest. Marlins’ second in four years and keep a ion—are the days when we knew when football. Somehow, we need to fi nd a reason than to watch Monticello’s amaz- I’ll still have the Junior Olympics to streak of not fi nishing outside the top two one season ended and another started. I “spring break” during the summer. ing local athletes ply their wares. look forward to, but only a handful of league teams alive since 2012. Monticello remember Monticello head football coach Parents, you know what I mean. Run- I must say, I enjoyed venting—thanks Marlins generally make that trip. I’ve got was runner-up in 2013, 2015 and 2016, Marty Davis giving me an article about ning to the Monticello Sports Complex, for allowing me to do that. Now that that’s an idea for that, but I’ll save it. and won the championship in 2014 when playing multiple sports and the effect—all then the city pool, then back to the Sports off my chest, I know when Sept. 1 rolls Where did the summer go? That’s the the meet was held at McCloy City Park. good, by the way—it has on athletes. Complex has a lot of us worn out, I’ll bet. around, I’ll be ready. 2C | Wednesday, July 19, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 MARLINS Monticello Marlins’ Swimmers of the Week Two GAC matchups Continued from Page 1C Conceived by head coach Taylor James and selected by his assistants, Raven Young, Will Craw- ford and Beth Justice, a new feature in 2017 will be the selection of Swimmers of the Week after each are to be featured four Marlins to post four individ- competitive meet. James and his assistants have divided the team into three groups—beginners’ level, ual wins at Warren. Six-year-old mid-range level and advanced level—and one swimmer will be chosen from each group each week. Allie Hall was the other. Hannah Here are the Monticello Marlins’ Swimmers of the Week following the Donald W. Reynolds Invitational in Harrison and Jake Harris each Warren last Saturday (all photos courtesy of Taylor James): on ESPN showcase won three individual races while a quintet of swimmers—Addison Caleb James Chaya Reed Jessaca Shepherd Special to the Advance vices through the ESPN app. The Bradshaw, Garrett Carter, Morgan network is currently available na- Cassels, Ryker Harvey and Luke INDIANAPOLIS—NCAA Di- tionwide at no additional cost to Justice won two individual events vision II announced the 18 reg- fans who receive their high-speed apiece. ular-season football games that Internet connection or video sub- Had there been an IM contested will be streamed live on ESPN3 scription from an affi liated service in the 6-and-under division, Hall as part of an ongoing three-year provider. might have won fi ve races. As agreement to highlight Division II It is also available at no cost to it was, she won the girls’ 6U 25 athletics events last Wednesday af- U.S. college students and U.S.- butterfl y in 38.84 seconds, the 25 ternoon. The slate includes a pair of based military personnel via com- backstroke (33.49), the 25 breast- Great American Conference con- puters, smartphones and tablets stroke (40.30) and the 25 free tests—East Central University at connected to on-campus education- (26.04). The only race she didn’t Oklahoma Baptist University and al and on-base military broadband bring home a fi rst-place ribbon Southern Arkansas University at and Wi-Fi networks. was in the girls’ 10U 100 medley Henderson State University. The Division II football show- relay, with Hannah Harrison, Ad- The fi rst 18 games of the football case kicks off with two games on dison Bradshaw and Adysen Jacks showcase are predetermined match- Saturday, Sept. 2, on ESPN3. (1:59.75), or she would have ups. Four additional fl ex games— Here is the full schedule: joined Monticello’s “Big Three.” highlighting crucial matchups • Saturday, Sept. 2—Notre Dame Chaya Reed was victorious —will be fi nalized later in the foot- (Ohio) at Shepherd (Mountain individually in the girls’ 10U 50 Donald W. Reynolds Invitational Donald W. Reynolds Invitational Donald W. Reynolds Invitational ball season and played in Novem- East) fl y (41.84), 50 breast (48.72), 50 Boys’ 8-and-under division Girls’ 10-and-under division Girls’ 15-18 division ber. • Saturday, Sept. 2—ECU at free (35.45) and 100 IM (1:33.21), • First in 25-meter butterfl y • First in 50-meter butterfl y • First in 100-meter butterfl y “The collaboration with ESPN Oklahoma Baptist (GAC) and made up one-fourth of two • Second in 25-meter freestyle • First in 50-meter breaststroke • First in 100-meter backstroke provides a continued opportunity • Saturday, Sept. 9—Bowie State winning relay teams. With Tamia • Fifth in 25-meter backstroke • First in 50-meter freestyle • First in 50-meter freestyle to showcase Division II’s balanced at Winston-Salem State (Central Brooks, Isabella Humphries and Boys’ 10-and-under division • First in 100-meter individual • First in 100-meter freestyle student-athlete experience,” said Intercollegiate Athletic Associa- Chloe Russell, Chaya Reed took • First as member of 100-meter medley • First as member of 200-meter Terri Steeb Gronau, vice president tion) fi rst in the girls’ 12U 100 medley medley relay Girls’ 12-and-under division medley relay of Division II. “The student-ath- • Saturday, Sept. 9—Alba- relay (1:41.67). The same four- • First as member of 100-meter • First as member of 100-meter • First as member of 200-meter letes who will be featured in ny State (Georgia) at Tuskegee some, in a different order, touched freestyle relay medley relay year-round freestyle relay these games have made incredible (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic the wall fi rst in the girls’ 12U 100 • First as member of 100-meter achievements on and off the fi eld, Conference) free relay (1:31.70). “Caleb James very obviously freestyle relay “She performed well at the meet, and we’re excited to share their • Saturday, Sept. 16—Grand Val- In her individual races, Shep- loves to swim. He is always eager is helpful at practice and demon- strates a positive and pleasant abilities with a broad national audi- ley State at Michigan Tech (Great herd won the girls’ 100 fl y to work hard and get better, and he “She is a very talented swimmer Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con- (1:24.24), 100 back (1:24.45), 100 has a positive attitude that infects who is very helpful and always tries attitude with her team mates.” ence on ESPN3.” — Will Crawford ference) free (1:13.01) and 50 free (32.17), my other swimmers and makes him her best.” The scheduled games will fea- — Raven Young • Saturday, Sept. 16—Tusculum and combined with Katelyn Har- a joy to coach.” ture 13 of the 15 football-sponsor- — Beth Justice ing conferences in Division II and at Limestone (South Atlantic Con- ris, Lyndie Mullins and Morgan are selected from a pool of confer- ference) Cassels to take the girls’ 200 ence nominations. The GAC joined • Saturday, Sept. 23—Mars Hill medley relay title (2:46.33). She, Katelyn Harris, Caroline King three additional conferences—the at Catawba (South Atlantic Confer- team of Cade Newton, Norris, 25 back (39.37);t Carter, in the Ratliff, fourth in the boys’ 10U Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath- ence) and Morgan Cassels also won the girls’ 200 year-round free relay Carter and Jett Lyle won the boys’ boys’ 6U 25 breast (59.25); Ca- 50 back (1:03.53) and eighth in letic Conference, the Pennsylvania • Saturday, Sept. 23—Ferris 8U 100 medley relay (2:27.54); leb James, in the boys’ 8U 25 free the 50 free (56.52); Owen, fourth State Athletic Conference and the State at Ashland (Great Lakes In- (2:29.52). Matthew Justice, in the next-to- the foursome of Alaina Lyle, (33.03); Jake Harris, in the boys’ in the girls’ 100 breast (1:54.83) South Atlantic Conference—as the tercollegiate Athletic Conference) Jones, Justice Smith and Aslyn 100 free (1:06.95); Luke Justice, and 50 free (40.25); Katelyn Har- only leagues with multiple games • Saturday, Sept. 30—West Flor- last meet of his Marlins’ career, was victorious individually in the Reed touched the wall fi rst in in the boys’ 14U 50 free (34.97); ris, fourth in the girls’ 100 free as part of the showcase. ida at Florida Tech (Gulf South the girls’ 10U 100 medley relay Owen, in the girls’ 14U 200 free (1:25.42) and the 50 free (38.42); Ten teams in the 2017 package Conference) boys’ 100 fl y (1:12.12), 100 free (1:03.61), 200 IM (2:57.38) and (1:32.82); the quartet of Landon (3:34.86); and Katelyn Harris, in Campos, fourth in the boys 12U appeared in the Division II play- • Saturday, Sept. 30—Colorado Reid, Job Rodgers, Harvey and the girls’ 200 free (3:03.07). 50 back (52.94); Norris, fourth in offs, and nine fi nished the 2016 Mesa at Colorado State-Pueblo 50 free (27.33). He also teamed Jake Harris, Joe Hurley and lit- Caleb James won the boys 10U Three Monticello relay teams the boys 8U 25 free (37.53); Jus- season ranked in the top 25 of the (Rocky Mountain Athletic Confer- 100 medley relay (1:59.97); and were runners-up as well. Teddy tice Smith, fourth in the girls’ 10U American Football Coaches As- ence) tle brother Luke Justice to win both the boys’ 200 medley re- the unit of Lauren Cassels, Lexi Headlee, Sawyer Headlee, Lo- 100 IM (1:56.84); sociation Division II poll. All 18 • Saturday, Oct. 7—Southwest Boggus, Emma Burt and Owen gan Campos, Adrian Ratliff, in Russell, fi fth in the girls’ 12U games currently scheduled are con- Baptist at Truman (Great Lakes lay (2:27.75) and 200 free relay (2:10.30). were victorious in the girls’ 14U the boys’ 12U 100 medley relay 50 back (1:06.81) and 50 breast ference matchups. Valley Conference) 200 medley relay (3:10.91). (1:42.10); Newton, Norris, Carter (1:15.04), sixth in the 50 free The East Central and Oklahoma • Saturday, Oct. 7—California, Other Marlin individual fi rsts included Harrison, in the girls’ The teams of Alaina Lyle, and Jett Lyle, in the boys’ 8U 100 (58.85) and seventh in the 100 IM Baptist contest takes place on the Pa. at Indiana, Pa. (Pennsylvania Jones, Justice Smith, Aslyn Reed, free relay (2:44.01); and Teddy (2:28.60); Mullins, fourth in the opening Saturday of the season, State Athletic Conference) 8U 25 fl y (36.10), 25 back (30.89) and 25 free (27.71); Jake Harris, in the girls 10U 100 free relay Headlee, Sawyer Headlee, Cam- girls’ 200 free (3:26.81), fi fth in Sept. 2. Last season, the Bison • Saturday, Oct. 14—Findlay at (1:24.77); Reid, Rodgers, Har- pos and Adrian Ratliff, in the boys’ the girls’ 100 back (1:42.85) and scored a 36-34 victory in triple Hillsdale (Great Midwest Athletic in the boys’ 400 free (5:12.44), 100 back (1:23.30) and 200 free vey and Caleb James, in the boys 12U 100 free relay (1:25.42), all 100 breast (1:58.78), and sixth overtime. The SAU-Henderson Conference) (2:30.23); Carter, in the boys 10U 100 free relay (1:32.34); and swam second for Monticello. in the 100 free (1:41.84); Burt, State showdown airs on Oct. 28. • Saturday, Oct. 14—Indiana, 6U 25 fl y (41.52) and 25 free Lauren Cassels, Boggus, Burt and Third-place individual ef- fi fth in the girls’ 14U 100 free A year ago, the Muleriders topped Pa. at Slippery Rock (Pennsylvania (32.11); Bradshaw, in the girls’ Owen, in the girls’ 14U 200 free forts were turned by Sawyer (1:36.95) and sixth in the girls’ the Reddies for the fi rst time since State Athletic Conference) 8U 25 breast (35.34) and 100 IM relay (2:52.24), rounded out Mon- Headlee, in the boys’ 10U 50 back 100 back (1:56.95) and 100 breast 2005 in a 50-24 triumph. • Saturday, Oct. 21—Grand (2:34.38); Harvey, in the boys’ ticello’s fi rst-place swims. (1:00.82), 50 free (50.57) and 100 (2:14.15); “The quality of Division II foot- Valley State at Ferris State (Great 10U 50 free (48.29) and 100 IM Finishing second individually IM (2:14.92); Justice Smith, in the Brooks, fi fth in the girls’ 12U ball continues to rise,” said Steve Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con- (2:11.17); Luke Justice, in the were Caroline King, in the girls’ girls’ 10U 50 fl y (54.35) and 50 50 free (44.63), and sixth in the Mullins, incoming chair of the Di- ference) boys’ 14U 50 breast (48.94) and 100 year-round back (1:33.75), free (43.47); Lauren Cassels, in 50 breast (1:32.15) and 100 IM • Saturday, Oct. 21—Tarleton vision II Football Committee and 200 IM (3:35.00); and Morgan 100 year-round breast (1:41.41), the girls’ 14U 100 free (1:30.60) (2:24.84); Rodgers, fi fth in the State at Texas A&M-Kingsville director of athletics at Arkansas Cassels, in the girls’ 400 free 100 year-round free (1:24.64) and and 50 free (39.18); Newton, boys’ 10U 100 IM (2:22.44) and (Lone Star Conference) Tech University. “We are proud to (6:13.93) and 200 free (3:02.74). 200 year-round free (3:03.97); in the boys’ 8U 25 fl y (53.96); sixth in the 50 breast (1:14.79); • Saturday, Oct. 28—South- provide our fans and communities Seven Monticello swimmers— Alaina Lyle, in the girls’ 10U Snuffer, in the boys’ 12U 50 fl y Olivia Lyle, fi fth in the girls’ 8U ern Arkansas at Henderson State the opportunity to watch some of Caleb James, in the boys’ 8U 25 50 fl y (52.80), 50 back (48.96) (47.00); Katelyn Harris, in the 25 fl y (40.08); Carter, fi fth in the (GAC) the most exciting teams across the fl y (42.09); Sawyer Headlee, in and 50 free (41.46); Hurley, in girls’ 100 back (1:36.35); Reid, in boys’ 6U 25 back (48.59); Caleb nation.” • Saturday, Oct. 28—Azusa Pa- the boys’ 10U 50 fl y (1:02.08); the boys’ 100 fl y (1:29.34), the the boys’ 10U 50 breast (1:07.84); James, fi fth in the boys’ 8U 25 ESPN3 is ESPN’s live mul- cifi c at Central Washington (Great Brooks, in the girls’ 12U 50 fl y 50 free (31.19) and 200 free and Hurley, in the boys’ 100 free back (43.60); Reid, fi fth in the tiscreen sports network, a desti- Northwest Athletic Conference) (1:01.00); Dylan Snuffer, in the (2:48.61); Harvey, in the boys’ (1:14.01). boys’ 10U 50 back (1:06.16) nation that delivers thousands of • Saturday, Nov. 4—To be deter- boys 12U 50 back (46.23); Caleb 10U 50 fl y (1:11.01) and 50 breast Other point-pounding swims Jett Lyle, sixth in the boys’ 6U exclusive sports events annually. It mined Norris, in the boys’ 8U 25 breast (1:02.36); Lauren Cassels, in the for Monticello were Boggus, 25 free (53.18) and seventh in is accessible on computers, smart- • Saturday, Nov. 11— To be de- (38.47); Marissa Owen, in the girls’ 14U 50 back (46.15) and 50 fourth in the girls’ 14U 50 back the 25 back (1:07.53); Bradshaw, phones, tablets and connected de- termined girls’ 14U 50 breast (48.77); and breast (49.92); Olivia Lyle, in the (54.58), 50 breast (56.31) and 100 sixth in the girls’ 8U 25 back Logan Campos, in the boys’ 12U girls’ 8U 25 back (32.43) and 25 free (1:33.21), and fi fth in the 50 (38.11); Justice Smith, sixth in 50 free (35.73)—all won one indi- free (28.99); Rodgers, in the boys’ free (41.94); the girls’ 10U 50 breast (1:03.37); vidual event at Warren. 10U 50 back (1:00.51) and 50 Aslyn Reed, fourth in the girls’ Jones, sixth in the girls’ 10U 50 Media tabs Tide to win SEC Those results showed what Tay- free (50.48); Morgan Cassels, in 10U 50 fl y (56.84) and 50 breast free (45.53) and in the 14U 100 lor James has been preaching all the girls’ 100 back (1:31.87) and (59.57), and fi fth in the 50 free free (1:48.57); Teddy Headlee, SEC Football Media Days concluded last Thursday with media in atten- summer with technique and being 100 free (1:23.55); Snuffer, in the (44.92); Humphries, fourth in seventh in the boys 12U 50 back dance predicting Alabama to win the 2017 SEC Championship. able to swim all strokes. In 13 boys’ 12U 50 free (36.60) and 100 the girls’ 12U 50 back (1:03.89), (1:12.95) and eighth in the 50 free Georgia was selected to win the SEC Eastern Division with 1,572 freestyle events, Marlins claimed IM (1:40.55); fi fth in the 100 IM (2:23.00) and (53.00); and Jacks, seventh in the points, including 138 fi rst-place votes, narrowly edging two-time defend- championships. That total was Bradshaw, in the girls’ 8U seventh in the girls’ 100 breast girls’ 10U 50 fl y (1:03.97). ing division champion Florida who was second with 1,526 points and 96 added to in nine butterfl y winners, 25 fl y (36.21); Humphries, in (2:28.65); Newton, fourth in the Jacks, Olivia Lyle, Bradshaw votes to win the division. Tennessee was third with 998 total points. six breaststroke winners and fi ve the girls’ 12U 50 fl y (1:13.45); boys’ 8U 25 back (42.76) and fi fth and Harrison fi nished fourth in the Alabama was picked to win the SEC Western Division with 1,683 total back winners. Campos, in the boys’ 12U 50 fl y in the 25 free (50.04); Reid, fourth girls’ 10U 100 free relay (1:58.50) points, while Auburn was second with 1,329. Alabama had the most fi rst- Seven Marlins relay squads fi n- (46.02); Burt, in the girls’ 100 fl y in the boys’ 10U 100 IM (2:21.30) to complete Monticello’s scoring team All-SEC selections this season with 10. ished fi rst in their races,too. The (1:50.87); Norris, in the boys’ 8U and sixth in the 50 free (53.48); swims.
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UAM GAC All-Academic SPORTS BRIEFS MYSA fall soccer registration is here athletes for winter, spring The Monticello Youth Soccer Association will be having fall soc- SKYLER ANDERSON MAYLIE BAIN cer registration for girls and boys ages 3-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Softball Softball at McCloy City Park on upcoming Saturdays. A player must be 3 and no older than 17 on Aug. 1. Cost is $50 per player and a sibling group of three or more living in the same household is $125. Here are the registration dates. July 29 at the small pavilion (this will be the only 2017 discount day); Aug. 5 at the large pavilion; Aug. 12; and Aug. 19 at the large pavilion. Anyone that registers on July 29 will get a discount if they register in person. Cost includes the jer- sey, shorts, socks, medal and insurance. Registration forms may be mailed to MYSA at P.O. Box 1545, Monticello 71657. The forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Practices will start any- GRANT BLACK KALI BOLTER KENDRA COLEMAN ASHTON CURREY NICHOLAS DUTHU ALYSON FINNIGAN GENTRY FORD VICTOR GOMEZ time after Aug. 21 and games will begin on Sept. 9 with a Preseason Baseball Softball Softball Softball Baseball Softball Baseball Softball Tournament for ages 8 and above. The younger children will start on Sept. 11. For more information, contact either Stephanie Hill at 870-723-5375 or Armando Romero at 870-370-2831. Harding, HSU recognized by ABCA Harding University and Henderson State University were among 34 NC Division II baseball teams to receive the American Baseball Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award this year. The award recognizes teams coached by ABCA members that post- ed a grade-point average of more than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the MIA HAYES LAUREN JOHNSON KODY KIMBROUGH TAYTE KITTS CLAY LABEFF J.W. LEDBETTER KINLEY LEE JARED LIBKE 2016-17 academic year. Harding’s baseball team had a 3.21 GPA Women’s basketball Women’s golf Baseball Men’s basketball Baseball Baseball Men’s golf Baseball for the 2016-17 academic year, while Henderson compiled a 3.08 GPA. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with the award. The American Baseball Coaches Association has a long tradition of recognizing the achievements of baseball coaches and student-athletes. The ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams are the nation’s oldest, founded in 1949, and the ABCA’s awards program also includes the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Awards, the ABCA/Diamond Regional and National Coaches of the Year and several other major awards such as the LANDON MCFADDEN MARSHALL MCPHERSON MALLORY MCWHORTER MEGAN MOORE DAWSON MOSER KORIE PARKER NICK PIRAINO PAISLEY PRATT ABCA Hall of Fame and the Ethics in Coaching Award. Baseball Baseball Softball Softball Baseball Softball Baseball Softball Razorback football fan day scheduled With the 2017 season approaching, University of Arkansas foot- ball head coach Bret Bielema and players will host the Razorbacks’ annual Fan Day presented by Pepsi on Saturday, Aug. 12. The event will be open to the public and free for fans of all ages. The team will hold an open practice inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Players and coaches will be available for autographs lat- er that afternoon inside Walker Indoor Pavilion. In addition, a kids zone will feature infl atables plus other fan activities throughout the BRIAN RAY KALEB REEVES MCKENZIE RICE FRIDA RYDBERG KELSEY SCHRIMPF ALEX SMITH NOAH SMITH SEAN WAGNER indoor pavilion. More details, including a full schedule, will be re- Baseball Softball Softball Women’s golf Women’s golf Baseball Men’s golf Baseball leased leading up to the event. SEC names Athletes of the Year basketball team shows the empha- letes earning Academic All-GAC Southwestern Oklahoma State Mississippi State University baseball player Brent Rooker and ACADEMIC sis all UAM coaches are placing marks. The Bisons collected the University led or tied for the lead University of Georgia track and fi eld athlete Kendell Williams have on academics. Those sports have most All-Academic selections in three sports—women’s golf, Continued from Page 1C been named the 2016-2017 Roy F. Kramer Southeastern Conference been mainly absent in recent years. in men’s track and fi eld and tied men’s golf and men’s basketball. Male and Female Athletes of the Year by a vote of the league’s athlet- “We are excited for Tayte mak- for the most in men’s basketball. “Division II places the balance ics directors. The 2017 National Player of the Year, Rooker is the fi rst Jared Libke, baseball; Landon ing the GAC All-Academic team,” Harding’s All-Academic selec- of academic and athletic pursuits SEC player to ever surpass 20 home runs, 30 doubles and 75 RBIs McFadden, baseball; Marshall said reigning GAC Coach of the tions in women’s track and fi eld in its highest regards,” GAC Com- in a single season, becoming the fi rst Division I player to join the McPherson, baseball; Mallo- Year Kyle Tolin, who watched and in men’s golf placed second in missioner Will Prewitt said. “The 20-30-75 club since 2002. The Germantown, Tenn. native claimed ry McWhorter, softball; Megan as his players turned around the conference. student-athletes within the GAC only the second SEC Triple Crown in league history by leading the Moore, softball; Dawson Moser, men’s basketball program in 2016- Oklahoma Baptist University continue to raise our standards of conference in batting average (.387), home runs (23) and RBIs (82). baseball; Korie Parker, softball; 17. “Our team had several guys ex- ranked second with 53 selections. excellence in the classroom as well He joins fellow Bulldog Rafael Palmeiro, who accomplished the feat Nick Piraino, baseball; Paisley cel in the classroom this academic The Lady Bison track and fi eld as on the fi eld of play.” in 1984. Williams won the Honda Award for track and fi eld, giving Pratt, softball; Brian Ray, baseball; year.” squad tallied 21 All-Academic se- GAC softball student-athletes the Georgia its 20th winner in history but fi rst in the sport. A native Kaleb Reeves, baseball; McKen- Combined with nine honorees in lections, the highest single-sport garnered the most All-Academ- of Marietta, Ga., Williams scored 6,265 to capture her third NCAA zie Rice, softball; Frida Rydberg, the fall, UAM boasts more than 40 total across the 10 sports. Southern ic selections, 88, followed by 83 heptathlon title (2014, 2016, 2017) and her seventh national cham- women’s golf; Kelsey Schrimpf, Academic All-GAC student-ath- Nazarene University fi nished third from baseball and 76 in women’s pionship overall to end her career. Her fi nal tally was the second women’s golf; Alex Smith, base- best of her career at the time behind her 6,402 school record at the letes for the fi rst time in years. The overall but produced the most se- track and fi eld. For the full 2016- ball; Noah Smith, men’s golf; and 2016 Olympic Trials. Following this year’s NCAA meet, Williams baseball tournament champion lections in women’s basketball, 17 academic year, the 801 stu- Sean Wagner, baseball. Boll Weevils even led the confer- women’s tennis and women’s golf. returned to action at the USATF Outdoor Championships and scored dent-athletes that earned All-Aca- While sports like softball, base- ence in All-Academic selections. Ouachita Baptist University led a personal best 6,564 points for the title. demic honors are 82 more than the ball and golf are getting used to The Diamond Cotton Blossoms the GAC with the most All-Ac- previous high for the conference. having multiple team members also were tops in the GAC. ademic honorees in baseball and named to the Academic All-GAC Around the league, Harding men’s tennis. The Tigers also tied list, the inclusion of one from each University led with 54 student-ath- for the most in men’s basketball. July BLOW OUT Bang-Up ON M6 & M7 Service! 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It seems like someone can always are not for leveling, and can be broken technical service role. about the new weigh-in facility and tournaments per year out of Prairie find a better, simpler, quicker or if too much pressure is used. They are “We will provide guidance on man- have really stepped up to help make it Creek Park, so they should be able to less expensive method to do almost designed only to stabilize the camper agement planning and even provide a reality,” Stein said. roll the new facility into their system anything. The rule holds true in the to reduce shaking once it is level. manpower assistance as needed to con- The facility is similar to the one at pretty smoothly,” Stein said. (AGFC outdoors, too. The following are some • Find your comfort zone—Some duct prescribed burns, timber marking Lake Dardanelle State Park, which has Press Services) “outdoor hacks” that will help simplify folks love hiking the mountains and spraying,” he said. “We will also been extremely popular with tourna- Bowfi sherman claims two and enhance your outdoor trips: and sleeping in a tent. Others aren’t present programs at field tours and ment directors and anglers. • Let us spray—It’s not really a hack, satisfied with less than a motorhome workshops.” “Prairie Creek is the most utilized state records in one night but using repellents before you’re or a cabin. There’s a lot of room in Asher says this is the first quail access on Beaver Lake,” Stein said. “It Most anglers will fish for a lifetime exposed to mosquitoes, ticks and between, with many styles of campers restoration project coordinated with a has a six-lane boat ramp and a park- and never catch a fish large enough chiggers will help reduce your chances both new and used. It’s wise to rent a university in Arkansas, and he hopes ing lot that can handle tournaments as to claim a state record catch, but one of getting bitten. If you do get covered camper or two until you find what is other possibilities exist with other large as 190 boats.” bowfisherman managed to arrow two with chiggers, try dabbing Blue Lister- right for you. When possible, choose colleges in the state. Stein says the project began after records in the same outing. ine mouthwash on the full hook-ups for campers. It’s much “The quail restoration effort will local anglers spoke to him and Colton Jimmy Ruple of Greenbrier ar- bites. According to easier, with no waiting and only a bit have to be embraced by private land- Dennis, the AGFC’s Black Bass rowed a highfin carpsucker and a river Program coordinator, explaining their Southern Living sur- more expensive. owners as well as public agencies if we carpsucker the night of June 19 on the veys, it gives instant need and willingness to help in the The beauty of the outdoors is that are to succeed,” Asher said. “Univer- Arkansas River to claim the unrestrict- relief. Spraying or project. He was able to secure a grant folks can get outside regardless of their sities can help us bridge the gap with ed tackle record for both species. applying sunscreen through the federal Wildlife and Sport budget. The stars shine just as brightly landowners as well as the next gen- Ruple was bowfishing with his son while you’re getting Fish Restoration Fund (collected from for the man of humble means as for eration of conservationists and show Steven when he took both of the fish. dressed gives it time excise taxes on hunting, angling and the wealthy who happen notice them real-world examples of good habitat “I’ve been bowfishing about two to dry a bit before shooting sports merchandise). As a re- outside their motorized homes. There’s without causing too much impact on years,” Ruple said. “My son got me CHARLES exposure, and helps it always way to do things better if we’ll other land use objectives.” quirement of the grant, the state had to last longer and work come up with 25 percent of the overall into it a couple of years ago, and he’s BRIDWELL just pay attention. “We hope this will help generate a been bowfishing for 15 years or so.” better. lot of interest and get a lot of people funds or in-kind labor donations need- ARKANSAS Henderson State joins Ruple says he’d always fished, but OUTDOORS • Keep critters at interested in science,” Finley said. ed to match the federal dollars. bay—While you may quail restoration effort “The anglers again came forward, had not bowfished before his son intro- “We’re very proud of it. We feel it’s duced it to him. not be in bear coun- something important that needed to be this time to pledge their commitment try, you’ll find that raccoons and other Henderson State University’s Si- to the project,” Stein said. “David “He said if I ever went that I’d like monson Biological Field Station made done.” it, and he was right,” Ruple said. “It’s visitors may raid your camp at night. Asher says timber thinning will Frank of Consolidated Improvement It’s best to remove all foods from the points with anglers earlier this year by Services committed to clear the prop- an interesting sport.” conducting a large brush-pile project occur initially, followed by prescribed The highfin carpsucker weighed only dining area outdoors, and avoid leav- burning that will be conducted on a erty and prepare the site for the new ing any foods or oils in the fire pit not with the Arkansas Game and Fish facility. Rick Epps of Epps Plumbing 1 pound, 12 ounces, but no record had Commission’s Black Bass Program, but two- to three-year rotation. ever been submitted for the species consumed by the fire. Secure garbage “This strategy will ensure that one- volunteered to help with plumbing at before night, placing it in a bear-proof where those trees came from may be an the facility. And Aaron Stanfield and before. The river carpsucker, weighing even greater story for conservation in third to one-half of the field station 3 pounds, 2 ounces, bested the previ- container if available. Keeping your area will be burned annually,” he said. Tune Concrete stepped up to help with camp clean will reduce the chances of Arkansas. the new concrete pad needed for the ous record, set in May by Ross Martin Biologists and educators with Hen- “Burning and thinning will allow of Cabot. pests of all types. sunlight to reach the woodland floor project.” Stein also said that McGood- • Apply some suction—A strong suc- derson State, the AGFC and the U.S. win, Williams and Yates Engineering Martin and the Ruples may be Army Corps of Engineers have worked and stimulate native vegetation utilized trading punches in the state record tion cup can be surprisingly handy in by quail and other wildlife for nesting, donated the site plan, Harps Food the outdoors. Use it for holding tools, together on the project, not only to Stores donated the weigh table and books for a while, as they have started benefit fish, but also create open foraging and escape cover.” to make a friendly competition out of hanging a water hose on the side of a Henderson State plans to offer a new sink and Spectrum Paint provided the camper, or to temporarily attach items habitat, suitable for northern bobwhite paint for the tanks. claiming the next record with a bow. and other wildlife on the 200 acres sur- wildlife academic track beginning this “We knew that the river carpsucker to boats, automobiles and other places. fall and Finley anticipates students in In all, anglers contributed $32,500 • Get some light—The old pump-up rounding the field station on the shore worth of in-kind donations to the proj- would be a state record because we of DeGray Lake. that program will be heavily involved knew Ross’s record,” Ruple said. “We lanterns are history, but not everyone in the quail conservation project. ect and the AGFC contributed $41,250 has a new light-emitting diode light or “The ultimate goal for this project of funding. This was enough matching didn’t know about the high fin, because is to restore much needed habitat that “They’ll get to work side-by-side we didn’t know if any record had been lantern. A great way to make a light with game and fish people,” he said. money to secure $221,250 from federal for home or camp is to attach a light can be utilized by quail, turkey, deer, grants to bring the total project cost to established for it yet.” songbirds, reptiles and many other “For hands-on, you can’t get any better According to Justin Stroman, the fixture to the bottom inside of a white than that. They can build a relationship $295,000. plastic bucket. A rope is attached to organisms,” said Marcus Asher, quail The facility has a 24-foot-by-36-foot Arkansas Game and Fish Commission program coordinator for the AGFC. with possible future employers, includ- biologist who verified the species of the bucket’s bottom; an electrical ing the Corps.” (AGFC Press Services) pavilion facing a 42-foot laminated extension cord sends power from your “Open woodland characteristics will wood amphitheater. Two holding tanks the two fish, carpsuckers are a fairly camper, house or generator. Hung over be established that will create widely Prairie Creek weigh-in are for anglers to keep their fish in common fish in the Arkansas River, a limb, this rig will light up your camp spaced trees and open canopies that facility offi cially opens while they wait to weigh-in. Water although highfin carpsuckers are not as like a streetlight. A good substitute is encourage plenty of understory vegeta- from the lake will be pumped into the numerous as river carpsuckers. a fluorescent or LED work light hung tion used for cover and foraging.” The official dedication ceremony for tanks and an air blower will aerate “According to Fishes of Arkansas, from a pole or limb. Another goal of the project is to the new weigh-in facility at the Prairie them to ensure fish stay as healthy as river carpsuckers can get to about 10 • Worry-free cooking—One of the educate landowners, school groups, Creek Access on Beaver Lake was held possible during any weigh-ins. pounds, and high fins can get up to 2 best ways to free up yourself for out- faculty and other agencies about last week. The facility not only will be a great pounds,” Stroman said. “Highfin carp- door fun is to use cooking techniques characteristics of quail habitat and The entire project was a partnership resource for the anglers, but it will suckers typically prefer clearer, less that require little of your time. A water how it can be created using prescribed between local anglers and the Arkansas help fish survival during tournaments silty waters than the Arkansas River, smoker is a good tool in any camp. burning, thinning and planting native Game and Fish Commission. Ac- as well. so it was somewhat unusual to see a Many camps rely on electric slow vegetation. cording to Jon Stein, AGFC fisheries “Some of the larger tournament record from there. cookers to help with meals. Pioneers In a release by the university, biologist for northwest Arkansas, brush organizations have their own mobile “Most of the distribution within the used a wooden box stuffed with hay to Tommy Finley, associate professor of piles were created and placed in Bea- set-ups to keep fish healthy during state is in the mountainous portion of make a slow cooker. A pot full of food biology at Henderson State, said the ver Lake from the trees removed for weigh-ins, but many of the smaller the White River.” was brought to a boil over a fire, then project, won’t be an overnight fix. the weigh-in center. ones don’t,” Stein said. “Instead of Ruple says he and his son always nestled into the box, covered on all “It won’t happen overnight,” Finley Anglers from the Bear Creek Bass weighing in their fish on a truck tail- have it in their mind to claim another sides with hay and sealed on the top. It said. “It will probably take five years Club joined AGFC staff to add the gate or table at the ramp, they’ll now record if they get the chance, but says would retain the heat for hours, allow- to get close to where we want it. And it extra habitat to the water after clearing be able to check out the facility and taking two records in the same night ing meals to be cooked while they were has to be maintained. the area in preparation for construction really take care of the fish.” was very unusual. on the move in a wagon. “We have always wanted to do of the facility. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “You’re always aiming for the re- • Be level-headed—Learn how level something to enhance wildlife on the “This is a great example of how office at Beaver Lake will take over cord, but it doesn’t work out like this your camper properly with wheel land. For research, if you want to work anglers have been our partners in this ownership of the facility. They will very often,” Ruple said. “I’ve gotten a blocks to raise the low side, then adjust with animals, you must have animals project from the beginning to help out maintain it and check it out to anglers few spotted gar that were close to that the tongue height to level front-to- to work with.” the fish and fishing on Beaver Lake,” who request it for an event. record, so we may be able to keep this back. 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Chester St. | www.woodsofmonticello.com PAGE 6C • WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net der the age of 18 living with parents Selling a Prentice log loader mount- contact: Monticello2ndChancefur- Nora Lucas at 901-267-9568. 8/12 vinyl siding and windows. Has 25 or legal custodians, pregnant wom- ed behind the cab on a MACK CH [email protected] or call 870-224- 4tpd years of experience. Call Mr. Jeff en and people securing custody of model Truck, $8000. Also, wanting 2486. TFN 870-723-3229. 8/5 4tpd children under 18. This newspaper to buy all types of timber and tim- PAWS Animal Shelter is in great SERVICES House and trailer washing, paint- will not knowingly accept any ad- berland. Top prices. 870-692-1152. need of dog food. If you can donate ing, spray, brush or roll, interior or vertising for real estate which is in TFN a bag or make a monetary donation Yard Care exterior. House, barn, tanks and violation of the law. 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Gibson, Jr., 207 South marena DREW COUNTY, Main St., Monticello, Arkansas Name of Business: Avocados 71655, has fi led a Petition for of Drew County, Inc. ARKANSAS Adoption, a copy of which pe- Sworn to before me this 6th tition shall be delivered to you day of July, 2017. PROBATE DIVISION or to your attorney upon request. Clarace C. Martin, U.S. GOVERNMENT You are also notifi ed that you Notary Public UNITED STATES must appear and defend by fi ling My Commission Expires: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency in Drew County, IN THE MATTER OF THE your Answer or other responsive December 15, 2025 DEPARTMENT Arkansas is interested in leasing approximately 6,842 rentable square feet of ESTATE OF pleading within thirty (30) days #92337 7/12-8/2 space. The rentable space shall yield a minimum of 5,950 ANSI/BOMA usable JAMES ROYCE GRIFFIN, of the date of the fi rst publica- mmm VTXDUHIHHWRI¿UVWFODVVDQGKLJKTXDOLW\RI¿FHVSDFH/HDVHWHUPUHTXLUHPHQW DECEASED tion of this Warning Order; and LVIRU\HDUVPRQWKV¿UPDQGEHIXOO\VHUYLFHG2I¿FHVSDFHORFDWHGZLWKLQ No. PR-2017-35-2 in the event of your failure to do WKH ÀRRGSODLQ FDQQRW EH FRQVLGHUHG 7KH DUHD WR EH FRQVLGHUHG IRU WKH 'UHZ so, judgment by default will be IN THE CIRCUIT County USDA Farm Service Agency shall be enclosed within the city limits entered against you for the relief RI0RQWLFHOOR$U2IIHUHGVSDFHPXVWPHHW*RYHUQPHQWUHTXLUHPHQWVIRU¿UH NOTICE demanded in the petition as cir- COURT OF safety, accessibility, seismic, and sustainability standards per the terms of the cumscribed by the laws of this /HDVH Last known address of dece- The expression of interest must be received by the USDA contact no later than dent: Drew County, Arkansas State. DREW COUNTY, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I 4:00 p.m. on September 2, 2017 and must include site address. Send expression Date of Death: December 15, ARKANSAS of interest to: Ms. Ginger Rider at USDA/FSA/MSD, 600 South 7th Street Suite 2016. have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of the court on this, 2SHOLND$/RU*LQJHU5LGHU#DOXVGDJRYDQG0U'HUHN6DQGHUVDW the 12th day of July 2017. CIVIL DIVISION OF 6PLWK5HDO(VWDWH6HUYLFHV+DPPRQG'ULYH$WODQWD*$RUGVDGHUV# The undersigned was appoint- smith-res.com. This is a Davis-Bacon Act Wage Rate Determination solicitation. ed Personal Representative of #92335 7/12-7/19 the estate of the above named AGRICULTURE /s/Hiddi Watson, IN THE MATTER OF BIG mmm decedent on July 10, 2017. Deputy Clerk PINEY TRUST, All persons having claims Lyna Gulledge, against the estate must exhibit Circuit Court Clerk PLAINTIFF them, duly verifi ed, to the un- Prepared By: No. CV-2017-98-3 We’re Back!!! dersigned within six (6) months John F. Gibson Jr., from the date of the fi rst publica- Attorney for the Petitioner CHARLES INGRAM AND tion of this notice, or they shall #92343 7/19-7/26 ALL PERSONS CLAIMING be forever barred and preclud- mmm ed from any benefi t in the es- AN INTEREST IN AND TO tate. Claims for injury or death IN THE CIRCUIT ALL THAT PART OF THE caused by the negligence of the SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF decedent shall also be fi led with- COURT OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF in six (6) months from the date SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 12 of the fi rst publication of the DREW COUNTY, SOUTH, RANGE 7 WEST, notice, or they shall be forever ARKANSAS DREW COUNTY, ARKAN- Your Ticket To A Great Job barred and precluded from any SAS LYING EAST U.S. benefi t in such estate. HIGHWAY NO. 425 This notice fi rst published the PROBATE DIVISION Express Employment is back in the McGehee, Dumas, Monticello area taking 19th day of July, 2017. DEFENDANT applications for employment opportunities. Express will be at the 6"..D(FIFF DBNQVTPOćVSTEBZ +VMZ from 10am to 1pm taking applications and at the IN THE MATTER OF THE The Barton Law Firm ESTATE OF NOTICE OF 4PVUIFBTU"SLBOTBT3FHJPOBM-JCSBSZJO.POUJDFMMPPOćVSTEBZ +VMZ from P.O. Box 507 LAVARN TURNER, DE- 10am to 1 pm. Applicants must have I-9 documentation that proves your identity Monticello, AR 71657 CEASED QUIET TITLE and eligibility to work, and able to pass a drug screen. #92683 7/19-7/26 AUCTION Come see us and get ready to go to work!!! mmm NO. 22PR-17-57-2 Notice is hereby given that a 40MJWFt1JOF#MVČ "3 NOTICE NOTICE OF Petition has been fi led in the of- PS fi ce of the Circuit Clerk of Drew &0&o&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ&NQMPZFS IN THE CIRCUIT APPOINTMENT OF County Arkansas to quiet and COURT OF confi rm title in and to the fol- Week of 07-17-17 SPECIAL lowing described property locat- DREW COUNTY, ADMINISTRATOR ed in Drew County, Arkansas: STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ARKANSAS AND FILING OF All that part of the Southeast CLAIMS Quarter of Southeast Quarter of Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here! PROBATE DIVISION Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 7 West lying east of U.S. HELP WANTED AUCTION TRAINING/EDUCATION Last known address of dece- Highway 425. BECOME A DRIVER IN dent: 355 South Connelly, ELECTRICAL LARGE PUBLIC ESTATE OF BENNIE F. RY- INSTRUCTORS NEEDED LESS THAN 30 DAYS BURN, JR., DECEASED Monticello, AR 71655 Any person’s claiming any ti- tle or interest of any kind to said For the following areas: ESTATE AUCTION DRIVER TRAINEES Date of death: May 31, 2017 property is hereby notifi ed to ap- BENTON • CAMDEN THE FINEST FRENCH Needed NOW! LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: HOPE • ASHDOWN 387 Glenwood Drive, pear herein on or before August AUCTION WE’VE HAD Classes Start Every Monday! The undersigned was appoint- 5, 2017 to assert title or interest Masters license is preferred. Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Job begins Fall 2017. Lodging Provided! ed special administrator of the in said property and demonstrate Sunday, July 23rd Tuition Financing Available. Estate of the above-named dece- why title to the property should Please Call 1-800-378-7383 DATE OF DEATH: or Email: [email protected] Special 9 A.M. START TIME PINE BLUFF TRUCK May 8, 2017 dent on July 12, 2017. not be quieted and confi rmed. 1504 S. Leslie Street, Stuttgart, AR 72160 DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. HELP WANTED - Over 800 lots of the fi nest quality items The RIGHT TRAINING DOCKET NO.: PR-2017-53 All persons having claims Witness my hand and seal of TRUCK DRIVERS you will see at auction! Featuring French, for Today’s Trucking Industry. against the Estate must exhibit the Court on this 29th day of American, English, & designer classic CALL TODAY! them, duly verifi ed, to the un- NOW LEASING OWNER home furnishings. Paint distressed & 1-800-954-4981 A will dated October 23,2015, June, 2017. industrial furniture, lots of unusual estate OPERATORS - Little Rock based www.pbtds.net was on July 7, 2017, admitted dersigned within six (6) months items, primitives items from the East Coast trucking company, Coach Transport & England, fi ne estate rugs, fi ne glassware, from the date of the fi rst publica- Beverly Burk, lic. by ASBPCE to probate as the last will of the is seeking O/O’s. GREAT Pay and & treasures from the attic. We truly have tion of this notice, or they shall Drew County Circuit Clerk something for everyone. If you are in the above named decedent and the EXCELLENT HOME TIME - Regional undersigned has been appointed be forever barred and precluded /s/Tiffany Booker, market for fi ne antiques or just good quality from any benefi t in the Estate. runs - Equipment must be 10 yrs or modern home furnishings, we have it all! All Personal Representative there- Deputy Clerk Homeowners, Shopkeepers & Dealers are newer - call Chelsea at 501-565- welcome to attend this fi ne Auction! Bring under. A contest of the probate #92332 7/5-7/26 BECOMEHOW A HOMETO B INSPECTORECOME This notice fi rst published the 4819 for details or Email: your trucks & trailers, items will need to be A HOME INSPECTOR IN 30IN 30 DDAYSAYS OR OR LESS LESS ! of the will can be effected only mmm [email protected] moved ASAP to make room for our next big by fi ling a petition within the 19th day of July, 2017. Auction Event. NEXT CLASS STARTS SOON!!!! time provided by law. Check our website for over 500 photos Courses offered: • HOME INSPECTION Angela Everett, MISCELLANEOUS and terms of sale. Make plans now to • COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS Special Administrator NOTICE DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT attend this outstanding event! TERMS: Home Inspection Continuing All persons having claims children $125.00. Includes Cash & checks with a 10% buyer’s Attorneys for Estate: The following vehicle(s) will premium. All major credit cards accepted Education Courses against the estate must exhibit name change and property TO BE A HOME INSPECTOR YOU MUST: them, duly verifi ed, to the un- H. Gregory Campbell be sold, dismantled or destroyed with additional 5% transaction fee. All sales (#92001) settlement agreement. SAVE are fi nal, & sold as-is. Call J.E. Ponder for • Have 80 Hours of Classroom Training dersigned within six (6) months in fi fteen (15) day sunless hundreds. Fast and easy. 1-888- more info or reserved seating at 870-673- • Take 2 Exams • Provide proof insurance from the date of the fi rst publica- CAMPBELL LAW FIRM, claimed at Rod’s Towing and 733-7165, call us toll FREE 24/7 6551 or 870-672-1731 (cell). AALB #787. Call 501-796-3627 or e-mail P.A. Preview: Sat.,July 22nd 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; tion of this notice, or they shall Recovery, 1010 Hwy 425 South, Sun., July 23rd 8 a.m. until sale. [email protected] for details or visit: One Information Way, Box Medical Marijuana www.abchii.com be forever barred and precluded Monticello, AR 71655, 870- www.pondersauctions.com 101 367-1700. Master Grower available Arkansas’ ONLY from any benefi t in the estate. Home Inspection Training Facility This notice fi rst published on Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Black for consultation. Telephone No. (501) 372-5659 EQUIPMENT & TRUCK AUCTION July 19, 2017. VIN# 1B7HF13Z3VJ563532 Skilled in Sea of Green July 22, 2017 @ 9:00 a.m. MOBILE/ Marion Burge Ryburn, #92342 7/19-7/26 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Blue Hydroponics and MANUFACTURED mmm 102 Hwy 134, Garland City, AR Personal Representative VIN# 1GNEK13ROVJ353556 Sterile Technique. Cab tractors, mini excavators, dozer, HOMES c/o Craig S. Lair 2004 Red Chevrolet Trailblazer Call 870-321-3251. backhoes, extend-a- boom forklifts, NOTICE VIN# 1GNDS13S542432437 ATV, farm and hay equipment, 30KW Have a title to your Car, Rose Law Firm FOR SALE Boat, or Mobile home? A Professional Association OF FILING 2004 Honda Civic White gen. set, Ferris zero-turn mower, Get VIN# 1HGEM22944L032120 2005-2016 Dodge trucks (dsl & gas), a new home with any trade-in! 120 E. Fourth Street ATTN HOMEOWNERS! Call 501-653-3205. Little Rock, AR 72201 APPLICATION 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Silver trailers, automobiles, and much more! If you need: Go to www.nuttauction.com or call #92747 7/19-7/26 VIN# 2GCEC19T2Y1140504 2 Bedroom Singlewide. Priced FOR PRIVATE METAL ROOF, SIDING OR (903) 824-0581 or (903) 824-3445 for mmm 2016 Dodge Dart Black to sell FAST call 501-653-3202. VIN# 1C3CDFAA3GD564583 WINDOWS TAKE NOTE! information. Terms: Cash or Check (unknown CLUB PERMIT ONLY A LIMITED amount of homes buyer must have bank letter) Buyers Premium: IN THE CIRCUIT #92338 7/12-7/19 5% on items up to $5,000 and 2% on items ADOPTION mmm are now needed for the summer pro- $5,001 and above. AR# 1030 Adoption: Happily married cou- Notice is hereby given that the gram. Up To $25,000 is available thru COURT OF undersigned has fi led an appli- ple will provide infant loving home a No money down government pro- REAL ESTATE AUCTION and future fi lled with laughter, joy, cation with the Alcoholic Bev- gram for these improvements. Pay- and fi nancial security. Expenses DREW COUNTY, erage Control Division of the SCHOOL BUS FAYETTEVILLE, AR ments from $89/mo*Senior/Military SUNDAY JULY 30 @1:00 PM paid. Call/text Lauren and David: State of Arkansas for a private discounts.*wac Call 866-668-8681 917-714-0680. ARKANSAS FOR SALE Onsite-18348 COLUMBINE RD. club permit to dispense alcohol- ic beverages on the premises de- The Monticello School District ACT SAVE Fayetteville, AR 72704 PROBATE DIVISION scribed as: at 935 Scogin Dr., Monticello Ar. NOW!! HUNDREDS!! Street Address: 615 W. Gaines 71655 is accepting sealed bids on St. a 1997 International FE school Panther Creek IN THE MATTER OF THE City/Town: Monticello bus. VIN# 1HVBGAANX- ADOPTION OF: County: Drew VAO79998. The bus has 138,788 Carports GRACEYLYN BURNETT, a Said Application was fi led on miles and is equipped with a Rated for 90 mph winds minor July 3, 2017. The undersigned diesel engine and Allison auto- & 20 lbs snow loads BEAUTIFUL 5 ACRE MINI FARM. CAMRY BURNETT, a minor states that he/she is a resident of matic transmission. Sealed Bids 3 BR, 2 BA Mobile to be sold sep- ALL AROUND arately & combined w/the 5 AC. ARKANSAS... Arkansas, of good moral charac- must be received by 10:00 AM Reach over One Million NO. P-2017-59-4 ter; that he/she has never been on Thursday July 27, 2017. The Also selling personal property. Great Starter Home or build Readers convicted of a felony or other Monticello School District re- Advertise with the APS THEODORE ROOSEVELT the home of your dreams. crime involving moral turpitude; serves the right to accept or reject Factory Direct Newspaper NETWORKS! WILLIAMS, that no license to sell alcoholic any or all bids. For more infor- 10’x20’x7’ For Terms, details, pics,more info Experts in Saving You Time & Money PETITIONER $598 : Reach your Target Market beverages by the undersigned mation contact Danny Lloyd Di- www.blockauction.com Statewide or Regionally BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND • Classifi ed & Display ads • Employment has been revoked within fi ve Throughthrough Sept.August 30th 15th | •Free Free Deliverydelivery rector of Transportation at 870- Paul Colvin, Jr. • Services • Events • Auctions (5) years last past; and, that 367-4005. 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