MAN, WOMAN OF YEAR NOMINATIONS NEEDED The Monticello/Drew County Boll Weevils’ win streak Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year. The winners will be announced at the annual Cham- comes to an end ber/Monticello Economic Develop- ment Commission banquet on Feb. 21. Nomination forms are available at the chamber offi ce, 335 East Gaines 1C Street, or by calling 870-367-6741. The submission deadline is Feb. 7. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN

75¢ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 City council A WISH COME TRUE Vera Lloyd to benefi t has busy night from pool proper paperwork for the permit Full agenda highlights for the East water treatment plant ACF donates money is Jan. 31. The chemical testing Interim Mayor’s fi rst was conducted this week but the to assist nonprofi ts meeting with leaders process is lengthy and Rahman told the council he hoped the with ArkansasGives ADEQ will grant his extension BY ASHLEY FOREMAN request and a fi ne can be avoided. BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] Alderwoman Claudia Hartness [email protected] asked Rahman why he was un- In a regularly scheduled meet- aware of the deadline and he told Tuesday in Little Rock, Arkan- ing, the Monticello City Council her that the notices had come to sas Community Foundation an- was busy Tuesday night. the Mayor’s offi ce, not him. The nounced a $400,000 bonus pool to The council met to discuss offi ce did not forward the commu- help Arkansas nonprofi ts statewide street information with a repre- nication from ADEQ to him until raise $5 million through the third sentative from the city’s contract- December 2016. and fi nal ArkansasGives online ed engineering fi rm, the fi nancial MEDC Executive Director Nita giving event April 6. report with City Finance Direc- McDaniel gave her report to the One of the organizations ben- tor Vickie Norris, the Monticello council and said she is continuing Photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian efi ting from this effort will be Economic Development Commis- to work with potential businesses Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family sion report, an ordinance to accept Services, Inc., which operates the on recruiting them to Monticello. WHAT A SURPRISE Daniel Harville (left), now 6, enjoys the Scogin Drive extension proj- Monticello City Inspector Bri- Annie B. Wells Children’s Home ect and allocate necessary funds his two-story playground from the Make A Wish Foun- an Rodgers spoke to the coun- dation. The surprise, in his grandmother’s back yard, in Monticello, located on Old War- to the project, and to condemn cil members about condemning was revealed Saturday morning. Harville, readers may ren Road. Vera Lloyd is licensed two properties. two properties, which later in the remember, was the Monticello youth who underwent to serve youth as young as 6, but The meeting opened with In- meeting, the council unanimously multiple organ transplants in 2011—before he turned 1. most youth on the Wells campus terim Mayor David Anderson approved. According to his grandmother, Anita Booth, Daniel was are 13 to 17 years of age. All youth welcoming the audience; the pas- Structures at 338 South Ed- born looking as normal as could be but when he was on campus are in state custody tor of the First United Methodist wards Street and at 842 North six days old, he was admitted to (Arkansas) Children’s and have been removed from their Church of Monticello gave the Rose Street were offi cially con- (Hospital). It was later discovered Harville had been homes due to abuse or neglect or invocation. Mizan Rahman of demned and property owners were born with Hirschsprung’s Disease, then around March are returning home after spending ETC Engineering gave a lengthy ordered to deal with the issues or or April of his fi rst year, he was discovered to have de- time in the juvenile justice system. presentation regarding the city’s the city would have to demolish veloped liver cancer. Harville was fl own to Omaha, Neb., “This will be our third year to be streets and water treatment plants. the structures and place a tax lean Leid Transplant Center, where he was put on top of the part of ArkansasGives, said Me- Rahman told the council mem- on the properties. transplant list. He received the new organs some 19 lissa Hendricks, VLPFS’s director days before his fi rst birthday—getting a small intestine, bers that he had fi led for an exten- In last month’s council meeting, of development. “We hope to raise sion with Arkansas Department of pancreas and liver. Half of his stomach was removed, as $20,000 toward summer activities the Boys and Girls Club made a well as his large intestine. If that weren’t enough, Harville Environmental Quality in hopes presentation to the members. The for youth in one day.” was born with only one kidney. After the transplants, he Details of this one-day fundrais- to not be penalized again for not club requested a $10,000 increase had to endure chemotherapy. After all the surgeries and getting permits together on time. in funding this year from $40,000 chemo, it was discovered Harville suff ers with a terrible er will be forthcoming. Last year, the city of Monticello to $50,000. The council approved pain syndrome—Glossopharyengial neuralgia, very rare Dozens of nonprofi ts attended a had to pay a $12,000 fi ne for not a resolution to increase the club’s in a child as young as Harville. Harville spends most of rally at the Hilary Rodham Clinton renewing a permit for the West funding by $5,000 to $45,000 and his time at doctor’s appointments or in the hospital in Children’s Library. Already more water plant by the deadline. the contract was renewed. Omaha—three to six months at a time. Saturday was than 350 nonprofi ts have been con- Rahman told the council he was A resolution was passed to ap- special in that he got to act like a normal little boy, play- fi rmed as participants for 2017. The unaware of the deadline until last COUNCIL ing with friends and in front of family, thasnks to the deadline for nonprofi ts statewide to month. The deadline to submit the See Page 6A Make A Wish Foundation. sign up as participants is Tuesday, Feb. 14. Eligibility information and directions for nonprofi t participa- tion are available at www.arkan- UAM to host sasgives.org. “In 2016, 600 nonprofi ts re- future students Construction changes coming at DMH ceived more than $4.2 million dol- lars through ArkansasGives. In two time,” said Scott Barrilleaux, the seamlessly.” available Monday through Friday Special to the Advance Special to the Advance years, more than $6 million has hospital’s CEO. The change to foot traffi c will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the same been raised,” said Heather Larkin, High school students and Beginning next Wednesday, vis- The surgery center expansion noted with signage directing visi- hours the main information desk is President and CEO of the Arkansas their parents will have a itors to Drew Memorial Hospital project, funded in part by bonds tors to use the Allied Health Build- operational for patient registration. Community Foundation. “On April chance to visit the Universi- will notice the main entrance will approved by Drew County voters ing entrance, located north of the Moore explained the attendants 6 only, the bonus pool from the ty of Arkansas at Monticello be closed for construction. At that in December 2015, includes an main entrance. The Allied Health can transport patients and visitors Foundation will provide matching and learn more about college time, hospital administration re- expanded and renovated main en- Building was constructed in 2012 with mobility restrictions to more funds as a percentage of the money life during Weevil Welcome quests that all patients and visitors trance area, which will replace the and houses the sleep center, can- convenient entrances if necessary. raised online by each nonprofi t.” Days on Thursday, Feb. 9 and use the Allied Health Building En- current entry, that dates from 1975. cer center, rehabilitation services, For example, there may be family In addition to matching bonus Friday, March 31, according trance for all non-emergent entry. “It will be an inconvenience, Drew Surgical Specialists, Transi- members visiting a patient on the pool funds, nonprofi ts will compete to Tawana Greene, executive The Emergency Room entrance at but we know it will be worthwhile tions and the conference center. medical/surgical (inpatient) fl oor. for $60,000 in prizes from First Se- director of admissions and en- the back of the hospital will remain in the long run,” Barrilleaux ex- “During regular business hours, The golf cart driver may take them curity Bank for nonprofi ts in small, rollment management. open for emergency room visits. plained. “The existing facility will we plan to have attendants on to an emergency exit normally in- medium and large categories earn- The event is sponsored by “It’s necessary to close the main become much more open and wel- golf carts stationed at the Allied accessible to outside traffi c in order ing the most dollars and having the Offi ce of Admissions and entrance to our facility for several coming to patients and visitors, and Health Building entrance,” said to get them closer to their patient’s the highest number of individual WELCOME months, possibly for the majori- the new entrance will connect the Ben Moore, DMH’s director of DMH GIVING See Page 6A ty of the remaining construction original hospital to the addition engineering. The golf carts will be See Page 6A See Page 6A

Second annual Highway 35 Junk Hunt approaching Saluting HER BY BRITT TALENT where people can rent space along the route. Cleveland County Herald There will be a “hub” in Monticello, but the exact location has yet to be deter- Rummage sale enthusiasts from across the mined. Please see future editions of the Transforming Our World region are gearing up for the second annu- Advance-Monticellonian—or check online Through HER dedication, HER Determination HER Family, al Highway 35 Junk Hunt, to be held March at www.mymonticellonews.net—for all the Business & HER Community 9-11 along a 120-mile stretch of Arkansas details. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN Highway 35—extending from Saline County While individuals selling everything from to Chicot County. junk to handmade crafts made up a large por- “People are already excited about it,” said tion of the vendors at last year’s Junk Hunt, Advance salutes Jennifer King of Rison, who organized the King said she also wants to use the event fi rst-ever Junk Hunt last year. to help those small specialty shops located local women King, a self-described “junk hunter” her- along the way. self, created last year’s event to emulate oth- To do that, she set up “downtown loops” along the route that will take shoppers into Inside today’s edition, the er successful highway sales. Working with the heart of the business districts of plac- Advance-Monticellonian cel- individuals and businesses along Highway es like Sheridan, Rison and Monticello. ebrates the accomplishments 35, King set up a series of series of rummage Photo courtesy of Diana Harton She encouraged those retail businesses and of several noteworthy wom- and small-business sales along the entire en in our community. To see ANYTHING GOES Junk hunters peruse the Harton family’s off erings last year near Monticello. restaurants along the loop to hold special route from roughly Benton to Dermott. promotions during the event to bring in more a preview of what our “Sa- Both sellers and shoppers praised last luting Her” publication is all This year’s route will be the same as last individuals along Highway 35 to begin mak- customers. year’s inaugural Junk Hunt. The three-day about, check out page 3A. year’s, starting along Highway 35 in Benton ing plans now to set up a sale along the route. King said the owner of a small specialty sale saw shoppers from across Arkansas, as shop in downtown Sheridan told her after (Saline County) and extending south through There is no charge to participate—simply set well as bordering states, visit a part of The last year’s event that they had some of their Natural State that seldom sees such out-of- Sheridan (Grant County), Rison (Cleveland up a booth. strongest sales of the year during the 2016 INDEX Opinion ...... 4A town traffi c. Several rummage sales reported County), Monticello (Drew County) and, fi - For those who don’t have property along Junk Hunt. Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B taking in thousands of dollars over the three nally, Dermott (Chicot County). Highway 35 but would like to participate, Classifi eds ...... 5C See JUNK HUNT Page 6A Sports ...... 1C days. King said she is encouraging churches and several communities are setting up “hubs” Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B OUR 146TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER 4 • 38 PAGES Subscribe Today! QHZV‡VSRUWV‡FODVVLÀHGV SHU

GOING ON NOW Drew County Museum open on select Saturdays Educator of the Week The Drew County Museum will be open the fi rst and third Saturday of each month. The hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events, Editor’s note: It is the Advance-Monti- contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. cellonian’s plan to highlight one educator ALAN GOODDING, DREW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Support for local schools each week to call attention to their accom- plishments inside—or outside—the class- Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign room. The schools that will be featured (on for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, a rotating basis) are those in the Monticel- Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. lo and Drew Central school districts, and at the University of Arkansas at Monticel- Call the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870- lo. Send nominations to Ashley Foreman at 367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. [email protected] or call 870- SEARK Community Action Corporation applications 367-5325. Any educator is eligible, and all The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will take applica- will be given careful consideration. tions for the 2017 HEAP Winter Regular Assistance Program until March 31 or until funds are depleted. For more information, contact Leslie Lyles BY ASHLEY FOREMAN at 870-460-0842. [email protected] THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Blood Drive Drew Central Middle School math teacher Alan Goodding The Life Share Blood Center will be at Monticello High School from 8:30 prides himself on getting students a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Students, faculty and local residents engaged in learning math and de- are encouraged to attend. Every donor will receive a free T-shirt. veloping a rapport with his class- MONDAY, JANUARY 30 es. SEARK Reading Council A native of New Mexico, The Southeast Arkansas Reading Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Goodding graduated high school Jan. 30 at the Drew Central Middle School library. from Farmington High in Farm- SATURDAY, FERUARY 4 ington, N.M. in 1988 and went straight to college on an athletic Wilmar Cemetery Association scholarship to the University of The Wilmar Cemetery Association will have its regular annual meeting at 6 New Mexico. p.m. Saturday, February 4 at the Wilmar Methodist Church fellowship Hall. After an injury halted his ath- For more information, contact Betty Fuqua at 870-469-5712. letic career, Goodding left the THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 university and made the decision Drew County Friends of NRA to move to Arkansas to be closer The Drew County Friends of the National Rifl e Association will hold a Gun to his mother and her family. He Bash, an annual fundraiser for the club, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at continued his education at the the Monticello County Club, 134 Golf Course Drive. There will be a dinner, University of Arkansas at Monti- auction, raffl es and family fun while supporting shooting sports and cello where he received his bach- ensuring the survival of the Second Amendment traditions for genera- elor’s degree in math in 2004. tions to come. Tickets are $30 per individual or $50 per couple. The early In Goodding’s fi rst job at Drew bird deadline for a special gun drawing is Saturday, Feb. 4. Individuals Central, he was hired as a pa- Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian interested in purchasing a raffl e pack or a table early may place an order ra-professional and taught several MAKING MATH FUN Alan Goodding (Center) takes pride in gaining the respect of all of his students and help- by phone with a credit card by calling David Menotti at 870-308-0456. math classes. As he was working ing them with math and critical thinking. Tickets to the banquet may be ordered online at friendsofnra.org/AR. on his master’s degree in Educa- Blood Drive tion in 2005, Goodding was hired middle school math.” said he loves traveling with his Goodding said he is most proud The Life Share Blood Center will be at Drew Memorial Hospital from 12-5 as a full-time teacher by Drew Throughout his teaching career, family, anything Harry Potter, of the relationship and respect he p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Faculty and Staff of the hospital and the public are Central and stayed until 2013. Goodding has almost always been reading and building things. is able to develop with his stu- welcome to attend. In order to spend more time an adjunct professor at UAM, Before he was a teacher, Good- dents and loves sharing words of SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 with his daughter who would teaching classes such as techni- ding was a licensed contractor wisdom for students in college, Bingo Game Night soon be graduating high school, cal math and introduction to al- and built several structures on the especially those unsure of what Drew Central Safe Prom committee will host Bingo Game Night from 5-8 Goodding said he made the deci- gebra. Currently, along with his Drew Central campus. to study. p.m. Saturday, February 11 at the Drew Central Cafeteria. The cost is sion to teach at Monticello High full-day schedule of seventh- and “My wife is a teacher also,” “What is interesting might not $15 and includes door entry and nine bingo cards. Refreshments will be School. eighth-grade math, he teaches a Goodding said. “I loved having be employable,” Goodding said. available for purchase. For more information, contact Kim Lattimore at “I wanted to spend Abbi’s last night class in Warren at the Diesel the same vacation time as her and “Pursue interests, but ask your- 870-723-4878 or Keli Boykin at 870-532-3262. years in school with her,” Good- Academy at the Southeast Arkan- my kids. Having this schedule and self, what am I going to do with MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 ding said. “I stayed one year lon- sas Community Based Education being able to see my kids grow up this degree? Never be afraid to ger and then I returned to Drew Center. is a decision that I would make change your mind. College is not Lacey Cemetery meeting Central, accepting a job teaching In his “spare time,” Goodding twice.” a race to fi nish, enjoy it.” The Lacey Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at Lacey Methodist Church. All members are encour- aged to attend. For more information, contact Roy A. White at 870-723- 0782. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Food commodities available The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will receive U.S. Department of Agriculture food commodities. The rules for acceptance in the temporary emergency program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, political affi liation or veteran status. Household income must be below national poverty average to receive goods. Interested persons may pick up items at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Drew County fair grounds. For more information, contact Leslie Lyles at 870-460-0842. ONGOING • Second Baptist Church hosts grief support groups. First Tuesday of each month is grief support. Second Tuesday of the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support group. Third Tuesday of each month is grief support for parents. Each group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the church. For more infor- mation, contact 870-367-3337. • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglect children of the 10th Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee will have its regular month- ly meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticello. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to attend. • The Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 10 a.m. on the fi rst Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. • Drew Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Support Group will meet every second Monday of each month at noon in Conference Room A. Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 836 North Hyatt Street in Monticello. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Saturday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact 870-723-6568. • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings at noon on the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library-Monticello branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Registration is not necessary to participate. You do not need to be a member of Monticello Christian Church to attend. Celebrate Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large-group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into men and women and provide a safe place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in Monticello (in McCloy Park). Admission is $5 per person. • Ms. Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870- 367-9669. • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch is off ering an after-school program for kids and a video-led exercise class for adults at 4 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more information, contact 870-367-8583. Both activities are free to the public.

Ace Benjamin Rawls will Happy celebrate his 5th birthday on January 27. He attends Monticello Pre-k. Birthday! He is the son of Jamie West Rawls and Jeff and Lindsay Rawls. He is the little brother of Jaxon Rawls. Ace is the grandson of Jim and Julie West and David and Cindy Rawls. He is the step-grandson of Ronnie and Stephanie Harton and Bill and Becky Deeb. He is the great-grandson of J.D. And Sandra West and Katherleen Rawls.

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This week’s 16-page pullout section is chock full of interviews with outstanding women in our community like the ones below: Wigley wants to give back

Editor’s note: Saluting Her community, which has given us asked a number of prominent memories, events, livelihood, women in our community some friends and much more. I want questions about their lives, am- to continue to make Monticello bitions, desires, goals and hopes where others want to raise their for Monticello and beyond. children and create memories for Here’s the interview answers we others, preserve the past that is received from Lori Wigley, a lo- so important and learn about the cal fl orist and business owner: wonderful people here. SH: Tell us a little about SH: What is your “dream your background. job?“ Wigley: I have lived in Mon- Wigley: I have had many of ticello for 21 years. I’m married, my dream jobs, from adver- and have been for 32 years. We tising, public relations, teach- have a 22-year-old son and a ing, interior design, wedding 19-year-old daughter, both of and event planning, to special whom are in college. I graduat- events coordinator for a private ed from Warren High School in company—and owning my own 1983 and McNeese State Uni- businesses now. versity in Lake Charles, La. in SH: If you were speaking to 1988 with a BA degree in En- the younger generation, espe- glish Literature. cially young girls, what would SH: What is your occupa- you want them to know about tion now? being a successful woman, Wigley: I am the owner and pursuing their education and designer of Town & Country challenges they might face in Florist & Gifts and Kitchen- the world? Scapes. I’m also the owner of the Wigley: You can do and be Park Hill Apartments. anything you want. Educate SH: Was there a woman in yourself about what you love your life that drove you to be and what interests you. Work successful? for someone successful in that Wigley: Yes, the Advertising career, then pursue your dreams Director at Herald-Sun Newspa- in what you have a passion about pers/Chapel Hill Herald, Chapel and what you love. Hill, N.C. SH: When you are gone, SH: What do you consider what will you want Monticello your biggest accomplishment? to remember you for being or Wigley: My children. doing? SH: What are your future Wigley: Just for being a real, goals, professionally and phil- caring and genuine person and a anthropically? follower of Jesus Christ—some- Wigley: I plan to continue one who always wished the best to create and design with my for others. That is what is im- businesses and give back to our portant. Earnest’s passion is people

Editor’s note: Saluting Her Earnest: To be a better person asked a number of prominent every day. women in our community some SH: What is your “dream questions about their lives, am- job?“ bitions, desires, goals and hopes Earnest: I’m doing it. I had for Monticello and beyond. to do a paper in high school Here’s the interview answers we on jobs—mine was on EMTs. received from Brenda Earnest, I knew then what I wanted to an Emergency Medical Techni- be. cian with Monticello Ambulance SH: If you were speaking to Special to the Advance Service: the younger generation, espe- SOME STRINGS ATTACHED Puppeteers dazzled local students with a showing of the children’s classic, Aladdin. Pictured above is one of the feature SH: Tell us a little about cially young girls, what would marionettes. your background. you want them to know about Earnest: I have lived in Mon- being a successful woman, ticello since 2000. I graduated pursuing their education and SEARK Concert Association presents several shows this season from Dollarway High School in challenges they might face in Pine Bluff in 1982 and received the world? my EMT certifi cation from Earnest: To the younger Special to the Advance ent school districts were served in country singer Johnny Cash at 7 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 Southeast Arkansas College in generation, I would want them southeast Arkansas. The mario- p.m. Friday, February 3, at the Fine p.m., by calling 870-460-1060. Pine Bluff in 1985. I have two to know their self worth, to The Seark Concert Association nette puppet show plans to return Arts Center on the University of Also, tickets are quickly selling out sons. strive to always do your best— presented 11 Aladdin shows by in February to serve the remaining Arkansas at Monticello campus. for Seark’s production of The Lion SH: What is your occupa- no matter what. Get an educa- Stevens Puppets in area schools schools in the area. Tickets to the event are $20 King Jr., set for March 9-11. Per- tion now? tion and a job that makes you last week for Kindergarten and Seark Concert Association will each and may be purchased at the Earnest: I have been employed happy. Live each day as if it 1st Graders. 1,750 students and also present “Under the Lights,” door, on the organization’s web- sons wishing to attend that show as an EMT with Monticello Am- were your last and never give teachers were treated to free puppet a performance by Ballet Arkansas site, searkconcert.org, in advance are encouraged to order their tick- bulance Service since 2001. up. You are never alone. The shows this last week. Nine differ- featuring the music of renowned in the offi ce of the Music Building ets as soon as possible. SH: What inspires you? world is cruel. Never depend Earnest: People and the anger on anyone. Don’t take any- in the world makes me want to thing or anyone for granted. make it better. Plus, my will and Stand up for yourself and for I want to be a better person. I what you believe in. A smile love life and strive to enjoy ev- is your most perfect make-up. ery moment. Always be honest especially Tap. Snap. Deposit. SH: Was there a woman in to yourself. Philippians 4:13: your life that drove you to be “I can do all things through successful? Christ who strengthens me.” Earnest: My mother was my SH: When you are gone, inspiration. She drove me to al- what will you want Monticello ways do my best and never quit to remember you for being or or give up. doing? SH: What do you consider Earnest: When I am gone, I your biggest accomplishment? want the people of Monticello Earnest: My children, I am to remember me for being nice very proud of them both. to them, helping them when they SH: What are your future needed me. My commitment to goals, professionally and phil- my job and the people of Monti- You can deposit anthropically? cello is my compassion.

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Special to the Advance businesses and cracking down on insurance fraud will be our focus to LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas In- protect consumers’ pocketbooks.” anywhere, surance Commissioner Allen Kerr The NAIC recently published released the following statement on information showing Arkansans an results from a study by the National average of $729 for auto insurance Association of Insurance Commis- in 2014, the year the most recent anytime with sioners showing that Arkansans are data is available, which puts the state at the 18th lowest in the nation paying among the lowest average and less than the national average premiums in the nation for auto in- of $866. surance Monday: Among bordering states, only Union Bank “The Arkansas Insurance De- Missouri ($724) and Tennessee partment is committed to maintain- ($725) have lower premiums. Bor- ing an environment where hard- der states with higher premiums working Arkansans have increased include Mississippi ($797), Okla- Mobile App. consumer choices and lower costs. homa ($808), Texas ($906), and Increasing competition among Louisiana ($1,193).

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However, much work then there’s Raymond Hubbard. Other opinions on this page may not meetings and throughout our friendship.” was accomplished as the session has now begun in In Tuesday’s Monticello City Council refl ect this view. The council members agreed. earnest. meeting, Interim Mayor David Anderson “He devoted so much of his life to pub- Last week, we took the fi rst step towards eliminat- presented Hubbard, a longtime council city-minded. He was one of the only lic service,” Alderman Joe Meeks said. ing the waiting list of 3,000 Arkansans with intel- aldermen who would take time out of his lectual or developmental disabilities that are waiting member, with a plaque of appreciation “It is a rare occurrence that someone is for community-based or in-home services. These for all his years of service on the council. day to drive around the city and fi nd the so extremely devoted for so many years. needs range from adaptive equipment at home to day As Anderson and Hubbard shook hands, problem areas. I appreciated his wisdom and guidance treatment programs. By a vote of 93-0, we approved House Bill 1033, which calls for the diversion of $8.5 members of the city council, along with “There were many times he came to the four years I was able to serve with million from the tobacco settlement fund to fund the the entire audience, stood in applause for my offi ce to discuss things wrong in him. I, personally, will miss him very needs of the waiting list. This money is not currently Hubbard. the city and give his advice as to what much.” being used on any other program. These funds can now be matched by federal funds to assist 500-900 of Hubbard had served on the council should be done. He was always present Hubbard stood in front of the crowd those currently on the waiting list. This bill now heads since 1963. He was defeated in last in meetings and asked great questions. and said it was his honor to have served to the Senate for approval and then, hopefully, to the year’s elections for another term by one He was truly there to serve the city of the people of Monticello for so many Governor’s desk. Meanwhile, a bill that allows the Medical Mar- vote. Monticello and its people.” years. ijuana Commission more time to implement rules “He looked after the city,” Anderson Hubbard saw many mayors come and As the crowd continued to applaud, Al- for growers and dispensaries is said. “He was a very good city coun- go. Harold West was one of those. derwoman Beverly Hudson said, “Ray- already heading to the Governor’s desk for his signature to make the cil member. I served with him when I “(Hubbard was) as straight-forward mond, we will miss you dearly.” bill law. The Medical Marijuana was mayor before, and he was always with his expressions as a person can We echo her sentiments. Amendment passed by voters in November gave the commission 120 days to be appointed and create all rules and regulations Can the media regarding growing and dispens- LEANNE ing. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. BURCH Doug House, R-North Litte Rock, hold politicians advised us that while rules can be ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT passed quickly, this short time did not allow the public to have input accountable? and participate in the process. HB 1026 gives the commission 180 days and requires it to begin accepting applications by July 1, which is the The media must be dogged, start of the fi scal year in Arkansas. skeptical and aggressive, calling Two tax-cut proposals have been advanced out of elected and appointed offi cials to the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. HB account and not letting them get 1159 targets tax cuts to those making under $21,000 away with evasions and manipu- a year and HB 1161 provides an earned income tax lations. credit for those who already qualify for the federal If you watched Donald Trump’s credit. The full House will be considering these pro- recent press conference, you posals this week. may have overlooked a telling I have received comments and concerns from and worrisome moment. A CNN many of you about HB 1035, known as the Arkansas reporter tried to ask the then-Pres- Healthy Food Improvement Act. This bill proposes ident-elect about the extent of his limiting purchases of certain foods and beverages ties to Russian offi cials. “No! Not that might be deemed unhealthy from purchase with you. No! Your organization is ter- food stamps. The bill passed out of committee last rible,” responded Mr. Trump, and week, but based on concerns from several impacted moved on to the next question. stakeholders, it is expected to undergo some changes The fact that a politician would before it ultimately is brought before the full House seek to sidestep an uncomfort- for vote. able question isn’t unusual. What I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at should cause concern is what the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce banquet next happened next: Nothing. The press Tuesday and the Crossett Chamber of Commerce corps moved on, without protest- banquet on Feb. 9. Please come out and help support ing or taking up these organizations and the businesses of our great CNN’s line of communities. questioning and Finally, thank you for your continued interest in pushing for an what is happening at the Capitol. Don’t forget that answer. you can watch committee meetings and also House State business growth gets attention Why do I sessions live and can also view the archived videos fi nd this disqui- at: www.arkleg.ar.us. As always, I can be reached eting? Because Last week, I attended the 2017 Shoot- a workforce with knowledge and expe- new facilities in the state, Daisy has been LEE journalists play by email at [email protected]. I look ing Hunting and Outdoor Show, known rience in fi rearms manufacturing and manufacturing products in Arkansas forward to hearing from you. HAMILTON a crucial role in as the SHOT Show, where I had the priv- our support of the Second Amendment since 1958, when they moved all opera- our represen- ilege of announcing more jobs are com- make Arkansas a perfect location for any tions to Rogers. Daisy is a name not just POLITICAL tative democ- ing to Arkansas. I joined offi cials from fi rearms or ammunition company consid- familiar to Arkansans. The company, COMMENTARY racy’s health. Daisy Outdoor Products and their parent ering expanding or relocating. which is celebrating 130 years in the Though power State legislators company, Gamo Outdoors USA, to It was these factors that made two job airgun business, has had well-respected may seem to rest in Washington, announce Daisy is expanding in Rogers, creation announcements possible at last airguns in the youth and young adult cat- state capitols and city halls around where the company is headquartered and year’s SHOT Show. At the 2016 show, egories for decades, and it’s no wonder the country, in the end it is wielded unanimously delay manufactures airguns. we announced SIG Sauer would locate a why Ralphie dreamed of owning one in by citizens who have the ability to In addition, Gamo new ammunition manufacturing facility the classic movie, “A Christmas Story.” seat and unseat elected offi cials, medical marijuana Outdoors announced in Jacksonville and also announced Rem- Another example of a growing Arkan- to organize around issues and plans to relocate their ington’s plans to expand their existing sas-based gun company is Wilson Com- through concerted action to affect corporate head- facility in Lonoke. bat in Berryville. A producer of high-end LITTLE ROCK–By a unanimous vote in both the policy agenda. quarters to Rogers. Together, these announcements mean custom fi rearms, ammunition, and But citizens cannot act responsi- chambers, the General Assembly approved legisla- Through this growth, more than 130 new, good-paying jobs for accessories, gun enthusiasts travel from tion to postpone for 60 days implementation of the bly if they’re kept in the dark. And approximately 30 new Arkansans. SIG Sauer has now complet- around the world to tour their Berryville it’s the media’s role to make sure medical marijuana amendment. ASA jobs will be created ed all renovations on their new man- manufacturing facility, where more than Arkansas voters passed the amendment in the that does not happen. HUTCHINSON at the Daisy/Gamo ufacturing facility in Jacksonville and 150 people are employed with continued Its performance in recent years, November general election. Outdoors facility. production is scheduled to begin soon. In plans for growth. It created a commission responsible for writing however, has not been reassuring. GOVERNOR’S The SHOT Show fact, the company recently held a hiring National media is taking notice of Before the election, how much new regulations for the growing and selling of med- REPORT has been good to event and then extended employment our growth in the fi rearms and ammu- were you reading or seeing about ical marijuana. For example, the Arkansas. I was the offers to more than 50 applicants for nition sector. Forbes magazine named the depth and intensity of the commission will determine how fi rst Arkansas governor to attend the what will be their fi rst shift. SIG Sauer’s Arkansas among the most gun-friendly frustrations in large swaths of the cultivation facilities and dispen- show as we realized this is a wonderful leadership reported they were very im- states. We have the second-highest rates country that enabled Mr. Trump’s saries will keep records, and how opportunity to speak directly to leaders pressed with the quality and experience of gun ownership among all states with victory? How much coverage do they will maintain security. in the fi rearms and ammunition industry. of our workforce. 42 fi rearms for every 1,000 residents. As you see about climate change, or The commission is to deter- I talk about the many reasons Arkansas is While world-class fi rearms brands See HUTCHINSON Page 5A poverty, or the impact on our com- mine restrictions on advertising, a great fi t for business. A central location, such as SIG Sauer continue to locate munities and individuals of the and how often growing facilities income inequality that has become EDDIE are to be inspected. Under House a hallmark of this era? Bill 1026, which both chambers CHEATHAM Sure, there’s plenty of news passed and sent to the gover- coverage of politics. But it’s just ARKANSAS nor, the commission will accept U.S. Senate begins repealing Obamacare that—coverage of politics, polls, SENATE REPORT applications from entities that personalities and campaigns, and want to grow medical marijuana When the Senate voted to pass the to go. In doing so, I am committed to they are able to afford their own health much less on the substance of by July 1. budget resolution, it began the process of working with my colleagues to estab- care insurance. However, the bad far out- policy issues or what’s at stake The bill passed the House by a vote of 91-0 and repealing and replacing Obamacare. Un- lish a careful and orderly transition to a weighs the good. There are many ways to for the country as they’re debated. the Senate by a vote of 27-0. derstandably, the American people want patient-centered health care system that address these problems that don’t require Last year, early in the primary See CHEATHAM Page 5A to know what’s next, truly is affordable, not just in name but trillions in defi cit spending. You can be season, the CEO of CBS said of what to expect and if in practice—and actually works for the assured that our replacement will strive Mr. Trump’s presidential run, “It they will have health American people. to meet those goals. may not be good for America, but ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN care coverage. I understand the problems with our Those concerns are among the most it’s damn good for CBS.” He later The budget reso- health care system fi rsthand. For 25 frequent voiced by Americans nervous contended he’d been joking—but lution was the fi rst years, I practiced optometry and operated about what the future holds for their somehow, I don’t fi nd myself reas- Serving Drew County since 1870 of several steps that a clinic with my brother in Arkansas. health care, but they also, understand- sured that media corporations today Congress will take to My experiences, as both a health care ably, want to know what new policy are as committed to serving the TOM WHITE ...... Publisher keep our promise to practitioner and clinic owner, led me to directives an Obamacare replacement public good as they ought to be. JOHN repeal and replace this understand that there is a right way and will include. At the same time, politicians HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor BOOZMAN failed law. Obamacare a wrong way to address the systemic I will be working with my colleagues have become adept at manip- has driven up costs, issues that plague our healthcare system. ulating the media. The Presi- U.S. SENATE to fashion a replacement that transitions ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer REPORT busted our budget, Obamacare is the wrong way. the employer-based private insurance dent-elect’s news conference, for instance, was held on the same Published each Wednesday by: stifl ed job growth There are pieces of the President’s law market towards one that allows for fl exi- and raised taxes on that I support, such as covering pre-ex- day that Republicans in the Senate DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. bility, choice, portability and fairness for hardworking Arkansans. It has created isting conditions and allowing parents BOOZMAN HAMILTON 314 N. 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income tax, saving them about Grocery store executives ex- CHEATHAM $13 million a year. pressed concerns that the burden The state Department of of enforcement would fall on Continuing violence ignores King’s message Continued from Page 4A Finance and Administration esti- them. The bill is HB 1035. mates that about 29,000 veterans The food-stamp program is BY ROBERT C. KOEHLER ulously listed, along with the street “This I believe,” he said in In other news, the Senate Com- live in Arkansas. offi cially known as the Sup- From PeaceVoice and block on which it occurred, the his Riverside address, “to be the mittee on Revenue and Taxation The income tax repeal for vet- plemental Nutrition Assistance precise time of day (1:13 a.m., 6:55 privilege and the burden of all of recommended approval of Senate erans’ retirement is in SB 13 and Program, or SNAP. It is funded The icon’s day has come and p.m., etc.) and, my God, the lethal us who deem ourselves bound by Bill 115, to reduce individual HB 1003. They would take effect mainly by the federal govern- gone, and—oh, the irony—eight bullet’s entry location on each vic- allegiances and loyalties which are income taxes for about 657,000 this tax year, beginning Jan. 1. ment and the state cannot limit people were fatally shot in Chica- tim’s body. Thus we learn that there broader and deeper than nation- Arkansas taxpayers in the low-in- Under current law, the fi rst food-stamp purchases without a go on his weekend. Another eight were two chest wounds, a head alism and which go beyond our come brackets. About 120,000 $6,000 of veterans’ retirement federal permit. were shot during a Martin Luther wound, head and chest wounds, nation’s self-defi ned goals and po- Arkansas residents who earn income is exempt from state HB 1035 directs state offi cials King Jr. rally and celebration in abdomen and face wounds, and sitions. We are called to speak for less than $4,300 a year would income taxes. The proposed to ask for authority from the Miami. three multiple gunshot wounds. the weak, for the voiceless, for the not have to pay any state income legislation would exempt all their U.S. Department of Agriculture God knows how many more That’s it. No larger understanding victims of our nation and for those taxes at all. retirement income. to impose the soda and candy died this past weekend: around the is conveyed, no outrage, no despair. it calls ‘enemy,’ for no document The bill was proposed by the In other business, the Senate prohibition. country, around the world. What’s the point? from human hands can make these governor. It would take effect in passed legislation to limit all The House Public Health An enormous wrong called The story ends: “Nine people humans any less our brothers. 2019 and would save taxpayers fi nes for failure to wear a seat Committee also recommended human violence continues to roll were shot in Chicago last week- “And as I ponder the madness about $50.5 million a year. belt to $25, effectively preventing HB 1033 to use money from a to- across Planet Earth, but we bring end.” of Vietnam and search within SB 115 also creates a 16-mem- local traffi c courts from raising bacco settlement to pay for home less understanding to it than we This is no fantasy dystopia but myself for ways to understand and ber legislative task force to work the fi ne. It is SB 102, and it now assistance services for people had 50 years ago, when King the world we actually live in—the respond in compassion, my mind on broader tax reductions. The goes to the House. with developmental disabili- spoke at Riverside Church in New “tomorrow” of King’s passion- goes constantly to the people of group will begin work within a The House Committee on ties. It would benefi t more than York City and stood courageously ate warning cry half a century that peninsula. ... (It) is clear to me month after the fi nal day of the Public Health, Welfare and Labor 500 people on a waiting list that against the war in Vietnam. ago: “The ultimate weakness of that there will be no meaningful 2017 session. recommended legislation whose has about 3,000 on it. “We can no longer afford to violence is that it is a descending solution there until some attempt is The other major tax cut bill of intent is to prohibit purchases of HB 1033 would authorize worship the god of hate or bow spiral, begetting the very thing made to know them and hear their the 2017 session would exempt soda and candy with food stamps. additional spending of about $28 before the altar of retaliation,” it seeks to destroy,” he wrote in broken cries.” retirement income of retired Supporters want to promote million in combined state and King said in his electrifying and his 1967 book, Where Do We Go These words tear me open, not military veterans from the state healthier diets and reduce obesity. federal funds. disturbing speech, which merged from Here: Chaos or Communi- simply because of the truth they the movement for civil rights and ty? “Instead of diminishing evil, it manifest but because, despite that social justice with the growing multiplies it.” truth—wrenchingly apparent as it form and medical record modernization initiatives, it is national outrage against war. We’re watching his prescience is in the wake of 50 further years BOOZMAN critical that we implement responsible reforms. More- “The oceans of history are made come to life, even as we honor of U.S. militarism—they still fail over, we must preserve and protect the role of patients, turbulent by the ever-rising tides him—and in the process, ignore to penetrate the wall that separates Continued from Page 4A providers and physicians as the principle healthcare of hate. And history is cluttered him. As I wrote a decade ago: “The policy from sanity. decision-makers, not the federal government. with the wreckage of nations public accolades ladled upon this Hear the broken cries of those all. Patients should be in control of their health care Americans are rightfully concerned about what and individuals that pursued this fallen leader embalm him in senti- who join ISIS? Of course not. But decisions and have the fl exibility to determine what comes next. I can’t stress enough that we won’t leave self-defeating path of hate. ... mentality, in some glass case in the Erik Prince, mercenary extraordi- coverage best fi ts their needs and those of their family people in the lurch. We won’t pull the rug out from “We are now faced with the pantheon of national heroes, next to naire, founder of Blackwater (and members. under them. Instead, we will empower Americans fact, my friends, that tomorrow is Washington, Lincoln, Elvis, et al. brother of Secretary of Education At the same time, our replacement must drive down with this type of free-market approach so that we can today.” Then once a year we cherry-pick nominee Betsy DeVos), apparently health care costs. Obamacare’s fatal fl aw is that there bring real reform to our health care system. As I say, this was 50 years ago: a memorable phrase here or there has the ear of President Donald is absolutely nothing in the law to control costs. As It is time for us to come together and fi nd common- April 4, 1967, a year to the day (“I have a dream” comes to mind Trump, and, as Jeremy Scahill re- a result, costs continue to rise unsustainably, erasing sense solutions to our challenges. America functions before he was assassinated. And for some reason), as though the ports, has been pushing for the any promises of affordable coverage that Obamacare best when we work through our differences and tackle tomorrow is still today. words are frozen in history, part of Trump administration to “recreate supporters made. our country’s problems. Moving forward, I am com- “We are confronted with the a time when there was struggle and a version of the Phoenix Program, We must embrace market-based reforms that lower mitted to working with colleagues on both sides of fi erce urgency of now. In this un- disagreement and prejudice. the CIA assassination ring that healthcare costs. From cross-state insurance purchases the aisle to reform our healthcare system so it makes folding conundrum of life and his- “The shocking thing about King operated during the Vietnam War, and healthcare co-operatives to medical malpractice re- sense for all Americans. tory, there is such a thing as being is that his words are as alive and to fi ght ISIS.” too late. ... We still have a choice unsettling as they’ve ever been.” And the global dystopia rolls on. today: nonviolent coexistence or So the best we can do is try to I repeat: “The ultimate weak- ness of violence is that it is a any previous President to push his account, and fl ags misstatements, violent co-annihilation.” pull them loose from yesterday’s context and look at them, absorb descending spiral, begetting the HAMILTON message unchallenged.” half-truths and outright lies. I want Consider the dystopia on display in this Chicago Sun-Times them and embody them in today’s. very thing it seeks to destroy.” President Obama, Hillary the media to be very tough on poli- story about the eight fatal (and If anything, however, the wall of Welcome to tomorrow. Continued from Page 4A Clinton and Mr. Trump have held ticians and candidates and not let 24 non-fatal) shootings across cynicism that prevents his words Robert Koehler, syndicated very few open news conferences. them get away with the evasions Chicagoland on the weekend of from entering the American by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago were holding multiple confi r- We are losing important ways and manipulations they fi nd in- mation hearings on his cabinet Jan. 14-16. Each fatality in this political consciousness is more award-winning journalist and and means of holding politicians creasingly easy to practice. irony-permeated account is metic- formidable than ever. editor. nominees and were releasing their accountable. Democracy works only with ac- budget plans. This was divide Nor are citizens helping. In the countability and is strengthened by and conquer at its most effective: modern media universe, they get strict accountability of elected and They essentially overwhelmed the industry on our state is unde- million. along with only the information appointed offi cials to the people of HUTCHINSON niable. The National Shooting While other states are regulating circuits and avoided the sort of they want to believe, look at sourc- the country. Without citizens insist- in-depth, extended public scrutiny Sports Foundation reported 2,600 gun manufacturers away, Arkansas es that tell them only what they ing on it and the media demanding Continued from Page 4A Arkansans were directly employed is here with open arms. By reach- Americans deserved. want to hear and shut out anything it, our system of representative This is unlikely to change, by fi rearms manufacturers and ing out to our nation’s gun and they don’t like. They seek the me- government is in peril. an avid duck hunter myself, I can another 1,300 Arkansans were ammunition related businesses, we especially in the White House. dia that confi rms their views. Lee Hamilton is a Senior certainly understand why Ducks As Pete Vernon noted recently in employed indirectly. have an unprecedented oppor- This is worrisome. But even Advisor for the Indiana University Unlimited ranked eastern Arkansas The industry accounted for more tunity to grow and diversify our the Columbia Journalism Review, worse would be a press that Center on Representative Gov- as one of the “Greatest Places to than $145 million in direct wages economy. That is why I was proud with “unabashed boosters in the doesn’t push on regardless. I want ernment; a Distinguished Scholar, Hunt Waterfowl.” in Arkansas annually along with an to represent Arkansas at the SHOT studios of certain Fox News hosts, to see media coverage of public IU School of Global and Interna- The economic impact of the overall output of more than $700 Show last week. the morning hours of MSNBC and affairs that’s dogged, skeptical tional Studies; and a Professor of the pages of Breitbart, as (well as) and aggressive, that investigates Practice, IU School of Public and direct access to 17 million follow- actions of government and pol- Environmental Affairs. He was ers through his own Twitter feed, iticians, that checks facts, calls a member of the U.S. House of Trump has a greater ability than candidates and offi ce-holders to Representatives for 34 years. Activity Directors Week January 23-27, 2017 KAYLEE INGRAM ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR AT BELLE VIEW ESTATES Kaylee has been at Belle View Estates for three years. She enjoys the residents and giving them the quality of life they deserve. The residents go out to eat, all holidays are celebrated, and bucket lists are taken into consideration to make them happy. Upcoming activities include a Superbowl party, Mardi Gras celebration, and a Valentine’s ball. The residents enjoy music therapy and sing- alongs. Kaylee tries to do whatever makes the residents happy!

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tween 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Volunteers DMH from the DMH Auxiliary will have a new post just inside this entrance Continued from Page 1A to guide visitors to their destina- room. There also are public en- tions. trances available near both outpa- All overnight foot traffi c be- tient clinics, on the west side of the tween 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. may use building, which may get visitors the emergency room entrance. closer to their destinations. “We truly appreciate the patience “The information desk just inside of our patients and their families as the main entrance will still be fully we move forward with the expan- functional and patients will still sion project,” Barrilleaux said. “It register there as usual once they are will be worth the wait in the long inside the building,” Moore said. run when the completed facility The Allied Health Building en- refl ects the quality our community trance doors will be unlocked be- deserves.”

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nearly all the fan blades sold, but JUNK HUNT three were few takers for the fan motors. He said he discovered that Continued from Page 1A people were using the fan blades to make outdoor dragonfl y orna- “Junk hunting” is nothing new to ments. King. She said she spent much of Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian her childhood following her moth- King used mostly social me- dia to promote last year’s event. CELEBRATING A CIVIL SERVANT Interim Mayor David Anderson (left) shakes hands with longtime city council member Raymond Hubbard in Tuesday er to rummage sales, estate sales night’s meeting as he is presented with a plaque of appreciation for his many years of service on the Monticello City Council. and fl ea markets looking for items She posted information about the to put in the family’s antique store. Junk Hunt on several platforms that catered to people interested in negotiation, the state highway department and • Ward 1, Position 1: Cedric Leonard She said she used that experience rummage sales, crafts and antiques. COUNCIL city leaders have come to an agreement on the • Ward 1, Position 2: Al Peer to put together the Junk Hunt. She is encouraging people setting • Ward 2, Position 1: Carolyn Brown King said sellers along the route Continued from Page 1A necessity of extending Scogin Drive. up sales to post information on the The $4.1 million project will be a shared • Ward 2, Position 2: Claudia Hartness should expect two kinds of buyers: the typical rummage sale shopper “Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunt” prove the four year lease agreement with the cost between the city of Monticello and the • Ward 3, Position 1: Michael James Facebook page. Arkansas Highway asnd Transportation De- • Ward 3, Position 2: Joe Meeks and the professional buyers, who Razorback Bird Club. This lease agreement are looking for things to resell or In addition, several of the local partment, with the AHTD overseeing the en- • Ward 4, Position 1: Beverly Hudson generates $1,500 for the city annually. repurpose—like old drawers and newspapers along the route will be In a project that has been ongoing since 2011, tire project. The city has presented documents • Ward 4, Position 2: Paige Chase cabinets, window panes, lamps, joining forces to publish a special the council members were presented with a res- showing funding promised from the Delta Re- The council also voted to approve the the interesting pieces of furniture, etc. Highway 35 Junk Hunt tabloid, to olution to express the willingness of the city gional Authority and the city’s sales tax fund. business agenda, the operating budget and a For example, Jimmie Boyd of be published in late February. The to partner with the Arkansas State Highway Since construction will not likely begin until sales and use tax budget for 2017 and the revi- the Calmer community in Cleve- tabloid will includes maps of the and Transportation Department to expedite the 2020, the city has several years to prepare for sion of the operating budget for 2016. land County said he took a number route through each county and will construction of the Arkansas Highway 83 spur any extra cost the project might present. The last resolution passed for the night, re- of old ceiling fans to sell during last be offering advertisements to those connection to U.S. Highway 278, better known The council members all voted to approve the pealed ordinance 2016-802 and gave all fi nal year’s Junk Hunt. wanting to promote their individual as the Scogin Drive extension. After years of organization of the council under Anderson. power back to Anderson. To his surprise, he said he said sales.

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Robert Stanley Burton HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY 1 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 sons, Brian (Kristy) Mitchell of Morning Star MBC with Rev. D.J. at Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Monticello and Robert (Katherine) Buffi ngton offi ciating. Burial was Robert Stanley Burton, 63, of The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Buddy Lemons offi ciating. Online Mitchell of Kingsland; one daugh- in Oakland Cemetery. Lake Village died Friday, January funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about guestbook www.stephensondear- ter, Karen (Steve) Thresher of Arrangements were by Stephen- 20, 2017 at the Veteran’s Adminis- furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- man.com. Hot Springs; two stepsons, Mike son-Dearman Funeral Home. On- tration Hospital in Little Rock. He ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Mavis Lawson Mitchell (Kristal) Courtney of Camden and line guestbook www.stephenson- was born May 5, 1953 in Drew [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. Stephen (Cherise) Courtney of dearman.com. County to the late William O. Bur- Mavis Lawson Mitchell, 86, of Fordyce; one brother, Larry Mitch- Pauline Lesley Tucker ton and Jewel Jones Burton. James of Warren; four brothers, Union Ridge Cemetery in Mon- Star City died Saturday, January ell of Kingsland; one sister, Mar- He was a retired construc- John Dingeman, Curt Lagerfeldt, ticello with Rev. Joey Chambers 21, 2017 in Benton. She was born sha (Bill) McKnight of Gillette, Pauline Lesley Tucker, 86, of tion worker, U.S. Army veter- Chris Lagerfeldt and James Ding- offi ciating. Arrangements by Ste- April 19, 1930 in Drew County to Wyo.; and 11 grandchildren. Hart County, Ga. died on Tuesday, an of Vietnam and a Christian. eman, all of Michigan; one sister, phenson-Dearman Funeral Home. the late Albert Marvin Lawson and Visitation was Monday from January 17, 2017. Tucker was born In addition to his parents, he was Ann Dingeman of California; and Online guestbook www.ste- Myrtle Deal Lawson. 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home December 19, 1930 in Morganton. preceded in death by one brother, two grandchildren, Avenlee James phensondearman.com. She was the widow of Thomas in Fordyce. Funeral services were She graduated from East Central Larry Burton, and two nephews, and Aycelynn James. Velma Forrest “Pete” E. Mitchell II, a homemak- at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist State College in Ada, Okla. Scott Burton and Clint Burton. Funeral services were at 1:30 McNeese er, a Christian and member of First Church in Kingsland with Rev. Pauline was preceded in death Survivors include one daughter, p.m. Thursday, January 19 at Fraz- Free Will Baptist Church of Star Rick Bolin offi ciating. Burial fol- by her parents, Cecil and Bertha Stephanie Morgan of Hot Springs; er’s Funeral Home chapel with Velma Forrest McNeese, 85, of City. lowed at Graves Cemetery. Lesley, and her seven siblings. two granddaughters, Jordan Leon- Rev. Wayman Mann offi ciating. Monticello died Wednesday, Jan- In addition to her parents and In lieu of fl owers, memorials She is survived by her husband, ard and Kloe Rogers, both of Hot Burial was in Oakland Cemetery uary 18, 2017 at The Woods of husband, she was preceded in may be made to Graves Ceme- Carter Tucker of Hart County; one by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Springs; one grandson, Bryce Monticello Nursing and Rehabil- death by three brothers, Mar- tery Association. Arrangements son, Paul (Emily) Tucker; two Online guestbook www.frazer- Morgan of Hot Springs; one itation Center. She was born June vin E. Lawson, Burt Lawson and were by Benton Funeral Home of daughters, Lesley (Richard) Brun- funeralhome.com. great-granddaughter, Laiklin Bai- 1, 1931 in Monticello to the late Monroe Morrell Lawson, and one Fordyce. son and Amy (Stephen) Summers; great-granddaughter, Kaligh Grace ley of Hot Springs and one expect- Joyce Ann Lane Jerry Samuel Jo Forrest and Myrtle Bra- Dwight Rogers nine grandchildren, Carter (Aman- ed great-grandson, Liam Leonard; Newton. Joyce Ann Lane Jerry, 75, of den Forrest. da) Tucker, John (Haleigh) and four brothers, Kenneth (Kathryne) Survivors include one son, Dwight Rogers, 57, of Monti- David Tucker, Meredith (Carmi) Parkers Chapel died Monday, Jan- McNeese was retired co-owner/ cello died Wednesday January 18, Burton, Randy Burton and Ricky Thomas E. Mitchell III of Star Palicte, Nathan Brunson and Tay- uary 23, 2017 at Life Touch Hos- operator of McNeese Auto & Elec- 2017 at the University of Arkan- (Michelle) Burton, all of Monti- City; three daughters, Nancy Cher- lor Brunson, and Aaron Summers, pice in El Dorado. She was born tric and a member of Second Bap- yl (Ray) Spade of Benton, Judy sas for Medical Sciences in Little cello, and Jackie (Betty) Burton July 14, 1941 in Monticello to tist Church. Rachel (John) Bennett and Philip of Lake Village; one sister, Linda Mitchell Cross of Helena and Tam- Rock. He was born in Drew Coun- the late Cordis Lane and Phenton In addition to her parents, she ty on October 27, 1959 to the late Summers; and one great-grand- (Lloyd) Carpenter of Monticello; my J. Mitchell of Springdale; six Chambers Lane. was preceded in death by the E.A. and Louise Matthews Rogers. child, Brooks Tucker. and one sister-in-law, Kay Burton grandchildren; and 11 great-grand- She was a homemaker and a father of her children, Thom- He was a member of the Morn- Visitation was from 1-3 and 6-8 of Monticello. children. Fu- Christian of the Baptist faith. as Junior “Red” McNeese; one ing Star Missionary Baptist p.m. Friday, January 20 at First Funeral services were at 2 p.m. neral services were at 11 a.m. In addition to her parents, she daughter, Betty Jane McNeese Church where he served as ush- Baptist Church in Hartwell, Ga. A Monday, January 23, 2017 at Ste- Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Ste- was also preceded in death by one Roberson; a son-in-law, Bob- er, superintendent and van driver. memorial service was at 11 a.m. on phenson-Dearman Chapel with phenson-Dearman Chapel with brother, Shelby Joe Chambers, and by Gene Adams; one great-great He attended Monticello schools, Saturday, January 21 at Hartwell burial following in Oakland Ceme- burial following in Mt. Zion Cem- two sisters, Carolyn Burton and grandson, Chantz Logan West; etery. where he graduated in 1978. He FBC. tery with military honors. Brenda Guillory. fi ve brothers, Willie, J.C., J. D., attended one year at the University Interment was held at noon Online guestbook www.ste- Online guestbook www.ste- Survivors include her husband, Earl Lee and Dixon Forrest; and phensondearman.com. of Arkansas at Monticello and two Monday, January 23 at Pleas- phensondearman.com. Charles Jerry of Parkers Chapel; two sisters, Christine Forrest Jack- Roy Edward Mitchell years at the University of Arkansas ant Springs Missionary Baptist Sarah Dingeman two daughters, Tania Rainwater son and LuElla Forrest Gibson. at Pine Bluff. Church, with burial following James of DeWitt and Rae Ann (Todd) She is survived by one son, Eugene Roy Edward Mitchell, 67, of He is preceded in death by his in Pleasant Springs Cemetery in Dunn of Parkers Chapel; two (Laura) McNeese of Foley Ala.; Kingsland died Friday, January 20, parents; his grandparents, Nelson Monticello. Sarah Dingeman James, 48, of grandsons, Watson and Spen- one daughter, Janice McNeese 2017 at Jefferson Regional Med- and Rebecca Cochran and Julius In lieu of fl owers, the family sug- Rochester, N.Y. died Sunday, De- cer Dunn of Parkers Chapel; two Adams of Monticello; one son- ical Center in Pine Bluff. He was Matthews; and an aunt, Darlene gests donations to either the Hart- cember 25, in Rochester. She was brothers, C. Wayne (Sandra) Lane in-law, Lawrence Edward Rober- born May 3, 1949 in Houston. Mallett. well First Baptist Church overseas born January 29, 1968 in Detroit, of Monticello and Donald Ray son of Monticello; two brothers, He was a retired forester and a Survivors include his wife, missions trip fund, 81 East Howell a daughter of Sarah W. Fisher and (Frances) Lane of Garrett Bridge; Alfred Forrest of Foley, Ala. and U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He Gwendolyn Rogers; one son, Street, Harwell, GA 30643 or the James H. Dingeman, both of Mich- and two sisters, Vada Purvis W.T. Forrest of Monticello; seven was preceded in death by his par- William (Ketrina) Rogers; one Lottie Moon Christmas Offering igan. (George) Boone of El Dorado and grandchildren, 17 great-grandchil- ents, Roy Maxwell Mitchell and daughter, Natasha Rogers; and one for International Missions, P.O. In addition to her parents, she Carla (Don) Martin of Star City. dren and fi ve great-great grand- Gladys Nowlin Mitchell. grandson, Andrew Rogers. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230. is survived by her husband, Bruce Graveside services were at 2 p.m. children. He is survived by his wife, Bob- Funeral services were at 11 Online guestbook www.ste- James of Warren; a son, Jesse Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Graveside services were held at bie Mitchell of Kingsland; two a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at phensondearman.com. C & L Electric Coop says goodbye to longtime CEO

Special to the Advance poration, Arkansas Electric Star City. He currently serves craft and Megan Mullikin. counting for the cooperative and Cooperative, Inc., Energy Con- as a director for Relyance Bank Smith, the new CEO/GM, has in 2002, Manager of Finance W. H “Bill” Frizzell retired servation Electric Cooperative, and is co-owner of Frizzell worked at C & L for nearly 30 and Administration. Jan. 3 after serving 44 years as and Electric Research and Man- Shopping Center in Star City. years. Smith graduated from Smith has been a board member General Manager/Chief Exec- ufacturing Cooperative, Inc. He is a member of Star City University of Arkansas at Mon- of Electric Cooperatives Federal utive Officer of C & L Electric boards. He is also past presi- First Baptist Church, a 32nd ticello in 1987 with a Bachelor Credit Union since 2001, and has Cooperative. He is succeeded by dent of the Arkansas Electric Degree Mason and was also a of Science in Accounting. He served as chairman, vice-chairman Greg S. Smith, who previously Bill Frizzell Greg Smith Cooperatives Accountants Club Shriner. began his employment at C & and secretary. served as Manager of Finance and former director of the Elec- He is married to the former L Electric that same year as an He is married to Wednesday and Administration for the Co- L Electric staff, Frizzell, who tric Cooperatives Federal Cred- Marian Weaver. They have accountant. Smith. it Union. operative. grew up in Lincoln County, was two children, Ronnie Frizzell He became a Certified Public Smith is the third CEO/GM of Frizzell began his duties with involved as a retail sales clerk, Frizzell is also a former direc- and Rhonda Mullkin, and two Accountant in 1990. In 1997, C & L since its incorporation on C & L Electric on July 1, 1951, saw duty with the United States tor of the Lincoln County Indus- as a work order clerk, later Air Force, and worked with a trial Development Commission, granddaughters, Candace Ash- he was named Manager of Ac- Aug. 15, 1938. serving as office manager, be- U.S. Department of Agriculture Star City Chamber of Com- fore being named to head the agency in Star City. merce, Star City Optimist Club, cooperative beginning Jan. 1, He has served on the Arkan- the Bank of Star City and served 1973. Before joining the C & sas Electric Cooperative Cor- 10 years on the City Council of

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Evan Arrington, Katelyn Ross, All As sea Paschall, Fleure Perez, Ma- and Kilee Webb. 12th grade Sixth grade son Pharr, Cade Pigott, Alexis Reed, Joshua Reeves, Talaysia Emmaleigh Defir, Heather Jacob Akin, Mary Alexander, Sanders, Landon Satterlee, Am- Fowler, Max McKeown, April Carson Arrington, Meygan Biv- ari Shaw, Autumn Shrum, Oliv- Morgan, Day to wed February 11 in Stuttgart Vincent, Joel Wallis. ens, Heavenley Bodiford, Eliz- ia Stafford, Amani Swift, Shana All As and Bs abeth Bragg, Brenden Brown, Mr. Jay Morgan and Ms. Sandra Adams and the late Jerry Donald neth and the late Velma Millerd Adyra Cavaness, Kathleen Clay- Thornhill, Joshua Tolbert, Ame- Ninth grade lia Ward, Kylee Watson, Gavin Morgan of Stuttgart, announce the Morgan Sr. of Stuttgart. She is a of McGehee. He is a graduate of comb, Alyssa Collins, Caden engagement and forthcoming mar- graduate of Stuttgart High School, Monticello High School and the Jesse Berryman, Dalton Wright. Fitzgerald, riage of their daughter, Allie Kath- the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas. Burke, Allison Chambers, Maci Eighth grade Logan Hairston, Kaiden Hale, ryn Morgan, to Clay Bradley Day. University of Central Arkansas. The couple will exchange vows Estelle, Caleb Forrest, Darbee Gunnar Holstead, Mallory Jack- Wilton Baines, Amauri Burl, The bride-elect is the grand- The prospective groom is the at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Forte, JoHannah Johnson, Ka- son, Blane Kizer, Alaiynah Christina Burns, Emily Garcia, gan Lloyd, Bekka McIIvoy, Lamb, Caden Lane, Lillian Lay, Jonathan Gossman, Emily Had- daughter of Mary and Robert Crick grandson of Linda and the late the First United Methodist Church of Little Rock and Martha Morgan Danny Day Sr. of Tillar and Ken- in Stuttgart. 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Brooks club announces community events Nathu, Madison Newton, Bry- Cody Pambianchi, Katherine Nicky Barnard, Jorge Bran, an Nichols, Jayden Nicholson, Paschall, Carson Ray, Madelyn Special to the Advance Several events were announced. 21 at the VFW Hut, sponsored by Kelsey Caine, Amber Carpen- Alivia Ramsey, Molly Regalado, Searcy, Blake Sharp, Eric Ste- Go Red Gala for Women Banquet Women to Women. ter, Anna Coleman, Shyann Mia Reginelli, Hope Sass, vens, Sharon Teutli, Andrew Our meeting was held at Pilgrim will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Binns reminded the club that the Dominguez, Kailee McKay, Elijah Schell, Kailyn Shep- Rest African Methodist Episcopal Pauline Baptist Church. The doors ad for the MLK Celebration needed Noah Minchew, Sydney Reed, herd, Heather Shrum, Autumn Wall, Braden West, Riley Wil- liams, Bailey Wilson. Church and the meeting was called open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets to the to be paid. A motion was made by Charlayah Ridgell, Ty Say, Zeb Smith, Charles Snuffer, Phillip to order by Vice President Bren- event can be purchased for $7 each. April Block and seconded by Kristi Trantham. Vazkez, Amirra Veiga, Chad All Bs Two youths from our community Ridgell to pay the $100 immediately. 11th grade da Binns. The opening song was Wargo, Anna Weeks, Isaiah Sixth grade “What a Friend,” followed by the who are a part of the University of The following dates should be Reagan Berryman, Bradley West, Leeann Wilhite. club prayer and scripture. Our club Arkansas at Pine Bluff Vesper Choir recorded for our Relay for Life: Seventh grade Avery Barnes, Ely Berryman, Brown, Kaylei Calhoun, Abbi- theme song, “Throw out the Life- will be traveling to Madrid. They Fundraiser book money is due by gail Camden, Zach Cater, Can- Anna Grace Bailey, Samuel Logan Campos, Emanuel Greg- line” was sung in unison. have asked for a donation from our Jan. 25 and Valentine basket money dace Cox, Josh Crass, Esmeral- Bostian, Lauren Cassels, John ory, Francisco Martinez-Perez. Our hosts were Tiffany No- club. The students are Brenden Da- due by Feb. 10. Each member will Seventh grade da Diaz, Reagan Gardner, Dylan Efird, Jaci Gibson, Ainsley Ka- len, Verlenda Harris and Amanda vis and Kennedi Brown. The indoor be responsible for 10 tickets at $5 Gustafson, Jake Harris, Barrett minicki, Jordan Lee, Madison Doerian Allen, William Beer, Matthews. The meal consisted of yard sale is from 6 a.m. to noon Jan. per ticket. Hunnicutt, Gary Lucas, Jayme Norris, Stran Smith, Lydia Tay- Ka’symone Trotter. chili, crackers, vegetables, straw- Ratliff, Brooklyn Santucci, Alex lor, Lila Wilson. 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The top er Joe Fox said. “If we experience other incidents in local areas. fi re frequency: February, March, two causes of Arkansas wildfi res several warm, low humidity days For more wildfi re statistics, in annual drive Drew County was ranked sev- and November; and have remained the same for over with gusty winds before vegeta- safety information, Burn Ban enth on the annual Arkansas For- • Top two causes of Arkansas a decade. tion is green again anywhere in maps (county judges declare burn Special to the Advance estry Commission recap of wild- wildfi res: debris burning (unin- The top counties for wild- the state, we have the potential bans which are made available by fi re activity, cause and frequency tentional wildfi re caused by out- fi re frequency and/or acreage for high wildfi re danger.” AFC on an online map), reported CONWAY—The Arkansas Ed- for the previous year, based on door burning) and arson (a fi re set burned in 2016 were: Ashley Crews across Arkansas are pre- prescribed burning information, ucational Television Network and data collected from AFC offi - intentionally, with intent to cause (31 wildfi res, 425 acres); Bax- pared for the 2017 wildfi re season forest management plans, AFC 32 libraries across the state col- cials and compiled through the harm or damages). ter (20, 480); Benton (20, 522); with trained staff and well-main- seedlings and other forestry assis- lected more than 5,000 sweaters AFC Dispatch Center. The coun- Last year was another relative- Clark (23, 482); Conway (32, tained equipment. Single engine tance, visit forestry.arkansas.gov. and clothing items for local char- ty had 17 wildfi res and 649 acres ly low year for wildfi re frequency 448), Crawford (41, 402); Drew; air tankers are scheduled to ar- To report a wildfi re, call 800-468- ities and the Arkansas Salvation burned, according to a report by in Arkansas, with the most recent Franklin (24, 1,458), Fulton (32, rive in February to assist ground 8834. To report a prescribed burn, Army through the Mister Rogers’ the AFC released last Thursday. high wildfi re frequency year still 973), Independence (27, 653), crews with wildfi re suppression. call 800-830-8015. For local fi re Neighborhood Sweater Drive. The data is also used to create being 2012 when 34,434 acres Izard (57, 1,383), Madison (19, The AFC Dispatch Center, as al- weather and Burn Ban declara- The drive was held in November, a wildfi re outlook for the year burned in 2,148 wildfi res. The 459), Nevada (19, 634), Searcy ways, is a fully operational, 24- tions, visit arkfi reinfo.org. and sweaters are being distribut- ahead. Here’s a look at the state- most common months for wild- (34, 1,761), Sharp (30, 429) and hour facility throughout the year The mission of the AFC is ed to those in need throughout the wide statistics from 2016: fi re frequency in Arkansas are Van Buren (31, 432). (call 800-468-8834). In addition to protect Arkansas’s forests winter months. • Total acres burned: 19,045 February, April, August and Oc- “For 2017, we are concerned to wildfi re suppression and re- and those who enjoy them from “The Mister Rogers’ Neigh- (compared to 14,653 acres in tober, due to low humidity, dry about a heavy buildup of fuel sponse, AFC crews are among wildland fi re and natural hazards borhood Sweater Drive demon- 2015 and 16,687 acres in 2014); vegetation and gusty winds com- on the ground due to a series of the fi rst agencies to assist com- while promoting rural and urban strates AETN’s and Arkansas li- • Total wildfi res: 1,248 (com- mon for those months. Higher low wildfi re years, and remaining munities during storm cleanup forest health, stewardship, devel- braries’ commitment to reaching pared to 1,178 wildfi res in 2015 wildfi re frequency in December drought conditions in Northwest (for ice storms, tornados, etc.), opment and conservation for all out to our viewers and patrons and 1,240 wildfi res in 2014); was related to drought conditions Arkansas counties,” State Forest- fl ooding emergency response and generations of Arkansans. to make a positive difference,” AETN Interim Executive Di- rector Tony Brooks said. “We could not have accomplished this without the dedicated help of the www.mymonticellonews.net library staffs, the Arkansas Salva- tion Army and other participating local charities who worked to collect these clothing items and get them directly to the people who needed them. “This project is proof that AETN is more than just outstand- ing television: we are supported MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT: by outstanding people who care. I am proud of each and every one of them.” Community members donated Enhancing and Enriching Every Student’s High School Experience! new or gently worn sweaters at participating libraries and AETN headquarters in Conway. Sweat- ers collected in this drive were distributed by various local char- ities and the Arkansas Salvation Army. Participating libraries includ- ed: Arkansas State Library (Little Rock); Ashley County Library (Hamburg); Bainum Library and Learning Center (Glenwood); Barton Library (El Dorado); Boyd T. and Mollie Gattis Logan County Library (Paris); Cabot Public Library; Carlisle Public Library; Charleston Public Li- brary; Cross County Public Li- Dear Monticello High School Parents, brary (Wynne); Delight Branch I am very excited that on January 17, 2016, the Monticello School Board approved transitioning to a seven period day for Monticello High Library;. School. This move will provide all students many more opportunities to enhance and enrich their high school experience. As with any change, there are Dumas Public Library; Earle questions. For your convenience, we are providing the following frequently asked questions and answers for transitioning to a seven period day. Public Library; Eudora Branch Library; Eureka Springs Car- -Sandra Lanehart, Superintendent, Monticello School District negie Public Library; Franklin County Public Library (Ozark); Garland County Library (Hot Springs); Gentry Public Library; Questions and Answers: Harper Memorial Library (Junc- tion City); Huttig Library; Transitioning to a Seven-period Schedule Logan County Library (Boon- eville); Madison County Library 1. Why is the Monticello School District replacing the block 6. Will a seven-period day eliminate the opportunity for (Huntsville); Marjorie Walker schedule with a seven-period day? students to be involved in fine arts and athletics while still McCrary Public Library (Lo- A seven-period day provides many more opportunities for taking the required academic courses? noke); McGehee Branch Library; students: No. In a seven-period day, all classes meet daily so a student taking Monticello Branch Library; Pike County Public Library (Mur- 1. More opportunities to take AP courses and courses through the both fine arts and athletics would have five available periods to freesboro); Sevier County Public OEC. take classes. Under the 4x4 block schedule students were not Library (De Queen); Smackover 2. More opportunities to take electives. able to take both fine arts and athletics because of scheduling Public Library; Star City Branch 3. More opportunities for continuous learning. limitations caused by only having four periods per day. Library; St. Paul Library; Strong Library; Van Buren Public Li- 4. More opportunities for interventions when students are 7. How does the seven-period day affect the students that take brary; and Warren Branch Li- struggling. AP courses? Will there still be open enrollment? brary. 5. More opportunities to help raise ACT scores and increase college Compared to the 4x4 block schedule, a seven-period day offers This is the third year for the scholarship funding. more opportunities for students to take AP courses. Since AP statewide Mister Rogers’ Neigh- borhood Sweater Drive. The 6. More opportunities to fast track credit recovery when a student testing only takes place in the Spring, currently AP courses at 2016 Arkansas Mister Rogers’ fails a course. MHS are only offered during second semester. On a seven-period Neighborhood Sweater Drive 7. More opportunities to master a course because of the increased day students will have three more slots to schedule AP courses was held in memory of longtime amount of class time. (14 hours a year) compared to the block schedule. Yes, there will continue to be open AETN Executive Director Al- len Weatherly, who passed away 2. Does the seven-period day provide students enough enrollment. Nov. 1, 2016. opportunities to earn credits to graduate? 8. Will students still be able to take UAM classes on a seven- To help set the tone for a “com- Yes. Seven periods for four years provides 28 possible opportunities period day? fortable” visit with his young to earn credit; 22 credits are required for graduation. This would Yes. viewers, Rogers put on a sweater and changed into sneakers as a leave six slots for electives or credit recovery. 9. Will students that fail a class have a chance to retake the way to help children settle in for 3. How many electives can students take under a seven-period course in the same year? “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” day? Students graduating under the Smart Core Curriculum will Yes. Students can use OdysseyWare to retake courses they have All of Rogers’ original sweaters have the opportunity to take 12 electives. Six of those electives are failed. This software can be used after school, at home, or during were knitted by his mother, Nan- cy McFeely Rogers. Each year, Career focus leaving six additional electives from which students summer school when it is offered. she knitted a dozen sweaters and can choose. 10. How will students who waited until their senior year to gave them to family and close 4. Doesn’t a seven-period day result in less time per class? take two years of a foreign language be able to fit them in their friends at Christmas. Actually, students lose 14 hours of instructional time on a block Over the course of more than schedule on a seven-period day? 40 years, “Mister Rogers’ Neigh- schedule. For instance, on the traditional seven period schedule, These students will be scheduled into a “double blocked” class that borhood,” PBS’ longest-running there are 50 minutes for 178 instrucitonal days =148 hrs. Whereas, will last two periods during the transition year. So a student taking children’s series, earned four block there are 90 minutes at 89 instructional days = 134 hrs. Spanish will finish Spanish I first semester and Spanish II second Daytime Emmys. As a testament to his legacy, Rogers received a Students would have 14 more hours to cover frameworks and semester. Incoming juniors planning to take two foreign languages Lifetime Achievement Award master the learning on the seven period day. will be required to take their first foreign language class during in 1997 and was recognized in 5. Will students have more homework nightly because they have their junior year. 2002 with a Presidential Medal more classes during the day? 11. If I have questions, who can I contact? of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, for his contribu- MHS currently has a Homework Policy located on page 26 of the Sandra Lanehart, Superintendent, 870-367-4000 tions to children’s development Student Handbook. Teachers will also receive training to assist Jerry Martens, Assistant Superintdent, 870-367-4000 and education using broadcast them in adjusting homework and testing practices to fit a seven- Judy Holaway, MHS Principal, 870-367-4050 television. period day. Students, in addition to taking core subjects, will also Susan White, MHS Assistant Principal, 870-367-4050 The Fred Rogers Company was founded by Rogers in 1971 as the be taking PE, athletics, band and other electives that historically do non-profi t producer of “Mister not require homework. Rogers’ Neighborhood” for PBS. In the years that followed, it not only created hundreds of epi- sodes, but it also extended Rog- ers’ values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s MONTICELLO social, emotional and behavior- al health and supporting parents, caregivers, teachers and other SCHOOL DISTRICT professionals in their work with children. The Fred Rogers Com- pany continues to build on his WHERE KIDS legacy through a wide variety of media and by engaging new gen- erations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. Addi- COME FIRST! tional information is available at FredRogers.org. The Salvation Army, an evan- gelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 25, 2017 1B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor Ashley Foreman, Staff Writer 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 LIVING [email protected] [email protected] A battle of wits

Photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian IN DEEP THOUGHT Members of the Drew Central Senior High Quiz Bowl team listen intently as questions are read in a match against Hamburg. Pictured above (from left to right) are members of the Drew Central senior high team, Alex Frisby, Alex Moffi t, Martashia Miller, Max McKeown and Nikki Marlar with Coach Jana Reeves in the back. Area Quiz Bowl participants gather at Drew Central for needed competition before regionals

BY ASHLEY FOREMAN in games in the morning and single additional set of 20 toss-up questions. Invitational and the second year for the long and early bus ride.” [email protected] elimination matches in the afternoon. In addition to team scoring, judges the junior high was included. This tournament was made possible Each team consisted of five players. and scorekeepers tallied individual “We started the invitational at Drew by the Drew Central Junior and Senior Last Saturday, students all across Each game was four rounds. player scores throughout the game. At Central because some schools in the High Quiz Bowl coaches, Reeves and the state woke up before the sun to Round one was 20 toss-up questions the end of the day, an all-tournament southeastern part of the state were not Chaille Brown, and all the volunteers make it to Quiz Bowl invitational that all team members could buzz in team was announced consisting of the competing in any tournaments before that helped judge, score keep and tournaments. It was no different for on a hand-held system and answer. players from all the teams that an- the regional tournament,” Drew Cen- moderate. students in Southeast Arkansas. Round two was a combination of toss- swered the most questions correctly. tral senior high coach Jana Reeves Drew Central has a long tradition Drew Central High School was the up and bonus questions. If a player The senior high team from Hamburg said. of relying on alumni and former Quiz host of an invitational tournament that answered a toss-up question correctly, and White Hall Junior High came out “There are several tournaments Bowl players to moderate the tourna- was originally set for Jan. 7, but was their team had the option to answer on top in the day-long gathering. The offered every year in central and ments and this year, the newly found- rescheduled due to winter weather. four extra questions. Round three was regional tournament will be at a site northern Arkansas but not all schools ed Beta Club served as scorekeepers. Seven senior high teams and six ju- a lightning round. Each team chose a and date yet to be determined. choose to travel that far. Hosting a Each Beta Club member received nior high teams from all across Arkan- category and had 60 seconds to an- This was the seventh year for the tournament here was an opportunity hours toward their community service sas met to face off in three round-rob- swer 10 questions. Round four was an Drew Central Senior High Quiz Bowl for area schools to compete without goal.

JUNIOR VARSITY The Drew Central junior high quiz bowl team takes advice from former player and tournament moderator Sam Prescott. Pictured above (from left to right) are Laniah Anderson, Michael Herman, Arnold Diaz, Jacob Hall and Bekah Brown.

SKULLS OF KNOWLEDGE It is a tradition at Drew Central to design and create a new shirt at the beginning of each HEAD TO HEAD Drew Central (left) faces off in the fi rst single elimination game of the afternoon against Hamburg’s Quiz Bowl season. This year, the team agreed on a design of a skull and cross bones made up of the categories of senior high team (right). Each student has the opportunity to answer the questions with their hand-held buzzer de- questions that the players are asked to answer. Pictured above (from left to right) are senior players Max McKeown vice. Te team from Hamburg won the senior high portion of Saturday’s competition, defeating teams from six other and Nikki Marler displaying this year’s T-shirt design. Southeast Arkansas schools. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 25, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

The Christian’s of our requests, and whether or not we believe that our Heavenly blank check Attention all pastors in the Monticello area Father will come through for us. What will you pray for today “You fi ll in the amount … I’m The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those that only God can do? Will you pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, good for it.” waste your time with nickel-and- obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to That’s what Alissa and Barry dime prayers that don’t showcase Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds heard from the mysterious, older His power, or will you take God and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- gentleman at Dr. Salami’s Café in at His word? Will you regretfully tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. Pella, Iowa, as he slid the blank look back at your prayer-life one check across day and ask, mournfully, “what their table. if?” They took their faith. 6:33 and 7:7-11). as you pray. When a person prays His word. Pray that God would F.B. Meyer said that we don’t the check, The same is true for each and James (who is also Jesus’ the Word of God, asking for the help you not to worry about any- test the resources of God until we fi lled in a “1” every person who has been born half-brother) tells us clearly why will of God, as they do the work thing, but to shield you with His attempt the impossible—will you, followed by again and prays to an Almighty we don’t receive answers to our of God, they are guaranteed by presence, that you might fl ourish as William Carey said, “attempt fi ve zeros, and God. prayers: because we either don’t God to be heard and answered. as He intends (Philippians 4:6-7). great things for God, and expect went to the Jesus said that those who con- ask, or because when we do ask, That doesn’t mean they’ll always Specifi c prayers are more likely to great things from God?” Will McKay bank. Sure tinue and expand upon His earthly we have selfi sh motives (James get exactly what they ask for, but receive specifi c answers. You have before you—in enough, the work are free to ask for anything 4:2-3). God doesn’t promise are always ensured what is best. • Pray personally. Simply put, prayer—a blank check. check cleared. that will help to accelerate their lavish lifestyles or blessing upon As one writer articulated, “If God no one else can do your praying Fill in the amount, dear Chris- Alissa and Barry were $100,000 efforts, for His glory and that efforts that lead us further from doesn’t give you what you ask for, for you. The temptation at times tian. He’s good for it. richer. God will do it (John 14:12-14 and Him; He promises to work, in all He’ll give you what you would is to make a phone call to a friend Will McKay is the senior pastor “What if” is a dangerous game 15:16). He said that when His things, for His glory, within which have asked for if you knew what or rant on Facebook. Instead, pray. of First Baptist Church, 413 to play, especially in a situation word permeates our hearts and we fi nd our greatest good (Psalm He knows.” Ask God to do what only He can North Main Street. He began his like this. But I wonder … have minds and transforms them, that 145). • Pray specifi cally. Generic do. ministry at FBC Monticello on Alissa and Barry ever looked He will take our Bible-shaped So how can we pray and be prayers—“God be with us,” for • Pray boldly. As a child of the Sept. 11, 2016. McKay served on back and asked, “What if it was prayers and answer them (John assured that God will hear and example—are vague and deserve King, you have an audience, an staff at Bellevue Baptist Church in a ‘2’ instead of a ‘1’? Or even an 15:7). He said that when we seek answer our prayers? as much specifi city in the answer ear and, because of the shed blood Memphis, Tenn. for seven years, extra ‘0’?” I would hope that their fi rst His Kingdom and His righ- • Pray biblically. We don’t as they have in the request. Has of Jesus on your behalf, a right working with students in grades gratitude for what was received teousness, that He would take care naturally see from God’s perspec- not God promised to always to make requests of the only One 7-12 for three years and college/ exceeds any regret for lost oppor- of all of the other secondary mat- tive or think as He does (Isaiah be with His children? “I will who can really help you. Exercise singles for four years. He holds a tunity. ters of life (and it’s all secondary, 55:9). The best way to ensure that never leave you nor forsake you humility, but pray boldly, because Bachelors of Science in Church Alissa and Barry were limited at most) and that we could pray you are praying along with God’s (Hebrews 13:5)”. Why would God is not glorifi ed in half-heart- Leadership and a Masters in by two things: the size of their for the rest, because our Heav- plan is to marinate your mind we asking Him to do something ed, small-faith requests. Christian Studies, both from Union request, and their trust in whether enly Father loves to give to His with His Word. As you do, you’ll He already promised He would It turns out that you and I are University in Jackson, Tenn. You or not the man was “good for it.” children even more than the best be transformed by it (Romans always do? Instead, thank Him limited in much the same way that can follow him on Twitter at @ Their gift was in accordance with parents here on earth (Matthew 12:2), and seek fi rst His kingdom for His promise and take Him at Alissa and Barry were: by the size will_mckay.

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First Free Will Baptist Christ Church (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Kennedy Boulevard 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 870-413-8162 Church of Christ 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 Florence Full Gospel First Missionary Baptist Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 Church of God Fountain of Life 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Christian Center Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist 620 North Conley 910 Old Warren Road (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. 367-1134 367-5087 460-9926 If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God House of Refuge Immanuel Baptist in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street Warren, AR 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Revival Center Church Israel of God on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 Journey Church 311 South Pine Street 367-5325. Monticello Branch P.O. Box 441 • Monticello 367-8257 King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road 775 Edgewood Dr. • Monticello Outreach Ministry Monticello, AR 71655 460-9755 Episcopal 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 www.journeychurch.us 367-3814 Warren Branch St. Mary’s Episcopal 313 South Martin Ladelle Baptist Church 836 North Hyatt Tabernacle of Faith Warren, AR 71671 Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 723-9408 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 367-9400 Monticello Baptist Methodist 218 Midway Route 1700 Hwy 425 S. Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 367-9429 Andrews Chapel Methodist 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Barkada Rd 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church First United Methodist True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland 317 S. Main 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 367-2471 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected]

CHRISTIAN HEADLINES Church briefs Abortions have hit record lows: Holmes Chapel seeks pianist vited to a Valentine’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at New Breath of Life Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East Ministry, 516 West Gaines Street (across Gaines Pro-life laws saving more babies McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its adult from Breaker Drive-In). The dress is casual attire. choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, fourth and Organizers ask those attending to please RSVP by fi fth Sundays each month. For more information Saturday, Feb. 4 for seating availability. For more Special to the Advance manner, that pro-lifers are “suc- The offi cers from the government and/or to express interest in the position, contact information, contact Pastor Shirley Collins at 870- ceeding in their efforts to save departments came and took away Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870- 723-1318, Felicia Mitchell at 870-224-2196, Mari- According to a new report from unborn babies and moms from our doormat, but we managed to 367-5913. lyn Trotter at 870-224-5902 or 855-465-8906. the Alan Guttmacher Institute, the abortion.” The report goes on to get it back. After about 30 or 40 Monticello church looking for administrator Ongoing number of abortions in the US has state, “… the wave of abortion re- minutes, they simply walked in and now dropped below one million for strictions passed at the state level began to grab our chairs. A Monticello church has an open position for an Bible study to be held at First Presbyterian the fi rst time in more than four de- over the last fi ve years could also “The (Christian) brothers tried to offi ce administrator. This is a part-time position, At the pre-worship hour, Dr. Drew Smith is teach- cades. have contributed to the decline by stop them, and the offi cers began to with future potential for increase. Email inquiries ing an intensive study series of the gospel of John at “The numbers are the lowest making it more diffi cult for women shove us away and beat us up. They and resumes to [email protected]. First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street in since 1975, two years after the to access needed services in highly took our stuff away in the end.” Revival concludes at Faith Hill MBC Monticello. The study begins Sundays around 9:45 U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe restrictive states.” Each woman has been sentenced a.m. in the church library. All are welcome. Faith Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 111 Faith First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study v. Wade and opened the doors to According to the research, abor- to 10 to 15 days in prison for or- Lane (off Rose Hill Cutoff Road), will be holding abortion on demand through all tion rates appear to have dropped ganizing and participating in unau- its last revival service at 7 p.m. today. The speaker First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is nine months of pregnancy,” the re- the most in the West and South re- thorized religious activities. Steve Jacks. Host pastor Tony Wells and the church holding a community women’s Bible study each port said. gions of the United States. It also Persecution of Christians has congregation invite everyone to attend. For more in- Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s The National Center for Health interestingly notes, “Abortion num- been increasing in China, and it has formation, contact Sheila H. Gardner at either 870- weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the Statistics has also released its data bers decreased even in areas where now become risky for Christians in 367-5235 or [email protected]. church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- from 2016, indicating similar abor- new abortion facilities opened – an most places in the country to meet Fifth Sunday program set at Mt. Pleasant aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship tion trends. The report states that indication that pro-life education to worship or hold Bible studies. before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. both teen birth and teen abortion For more information, contact Pat Baugh at 870- and outreach efforts are working. Dallas pastor challenges Mt. Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal rates are declining to historic lows In the Northeast, the number of Church, 239 Campground Loop near Monticello, 367-5968. across the U.S. abortion clinics increased 14 per- Trump to seek God’s strength and the Clara Will Moore Missionary Society will Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study Pro-life supporters and activists Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester cent between 2011 and 2014, but At a private worship service be hosting a fi fth Sunday worship program at 11 are thrilled for this change in statis- Road, invites all to a Tuesday night Bible study the abortion rate still declined by before Friday’s inaugural activi- a.m. Sunday. The guest speaker will be Lisa Mor- tics, and celebrate the noted decline from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry also has 11 percent.” ties, President-elect Trump heard rison-Reed of Abundant Faith Church Ministry in as a result of grassroots efforts a Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, However one looks at the num- a sermon from Dr. Robert Jeffress. Bastrop, La. CWMMS President Sandra Spencer, across the US. beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, contact bers or the report, this truth seems Jeffress, the Senior Pastor at First Mt. Pleasant AME Pastor C.L. Goodman and the Many have extended their work to still rise above all: The numbers church congregation invite everyone to attend. For Shirley A. Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. to save lives by supporting moms Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring of abortions have declined in the spoke to the assembled crowd from more information, contact Maxine Ridgell at 870- and babies, providing hope and Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East US. the Old Testament book of Nehe- 367-2033. counseling, and giving information Oak Grove AG ministry holding fundraiser McCloy Avenue, will sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 And for many who have prayed, miah. and assistance where help is need- worked, and served in pro-life ef- p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades ed. Jeffress said that one year ago he The women’s ministry of Oak Grove Assembly kindergarten through third grade. Students must forts, that is something huge to cel- had told Trump that he would be of God Church, 465 Winchester Road (at the cor- Life News reports, “Some of the ebrate. bring the course work in which they need help. For state laws passed in recent years President and that it would be God ner of Winchester Road and Oakland Street), is more information and registration details, contact have helped to ensure that women Women face charges who had elevated him to that posi- having a fundraiser during the month of January. 870-367-5913. are fully informed about their un- for holding Bible study tion. “As the prophet Daniel said, it The purpose is to raise money for renovation of the Pentecostal Faith COGIC hosts weekly program born baby’s development as well is God who removes and establish- church kitchen. Big Brother Big Sister collection Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ, 738 as their options, including mate- Six Christian women were ar- es leaders.” bins have been placed in the church’s side parking East Oakland Street, has organized, developed and rial assistance for parents, before rested by government authorities Dr. Jeffress explained his rea- lot in which individuals may place useable clothing, established a healthy men, women and children having an abortion. Other states in China for holding a Bible study. soning for speaking from Nehe- shoes, household goods and small appliances. The program for the local community. The Delta Urban cracked down on abortion facilities China Aid reports that the wom- miah. “When I think of you, Pres- women’s ministry ask everyone, when cleaning out Initiative Body and Soul Program’s mission is to en- that were operating in unsafe con- en were taken into custody on Jan. ident-elect Trump, I am reminded closets and storage sheds for the holidays, bring un- courage everyone to eat healthy, organize and estab- ditions and putting women’s lives 10 after authorities broke into the of another great leader God chose wanted items in large- or medium-sized plastic bags lish a community garden, and to organize a walking in jeopardy.” church where they were holding a thousands of years ago in Israel. and donate them to the church. For more informa- for good health and exercise project. For more infor- Historically, Guttmacher re- Bible study around 10:30 a.m. The The nation had been in bondage for tion, contact Brenda Noble at 870-723-3250 or by mation, contact Trilisa Marshall at 870-367-4313 or searchers and pro-abortion advo- women were charged with holding decades, the infrastructure of the email at [email protected]. Elnora Ingram at 870-224-3801. cacy groups have avoided giving an illegal religious meeting. country was in shambles, and God Chili supper set at Morning Star Second Baptist offers grief support groups any credit to pro-life efforts when A pastor of the church where the raised up a powerful leader to re- Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, numbers have dropped. And as women were meeting told China store the nation. hosts grief support groups. The fi rst Tuesday of typical, researchers are suggesting Aid: “And the man God chose was East Oakland Avenue, will be having a chili supper from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Every- each month is grief support. The second Tuesday of that the decline is more likely due “We rented a room in the coun- neither a politician nor a priest. In- the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support to increased measures of birth con- ty for regular gatherings. The reli- stead, God chose a builder whose one is invited to come and eat; a $5 donation per plate is requested. For more information, contact group. The third Tuesday of each month is grief sup- trol access, which leads then to a gious affairs bureau posted a notice, name was Nehemiah.” port for parents. Each group will meet from 6-8 p.m. accused us of illegally (gathering), Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. decrease in unplanned pregnancies The service, held at St. John’s New Breath of Life holds brunch at the church. 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BARKADA Alison Barnes spent last week in were Pastor Nelson Spencer and thought I saw something swim- could be given the security and own Dwight Rogers, one of our New Orleans on a Mary Kay trip. Leonard Owens and his guest from ming on the Eubanks pond but it love she deserves. Morning Star members, was called JANA WRIGHT Mary Johnson of Rison called Warren. was almost dark at the time so I That’s my news for this from labor to rest this past week. He’ll truly be missed, for what- We fi nally have some sunshine. to check on Leola Pace one day I chatted with Mrs. Jan Arnold, could be sure of what it was. So, week. Until next time, be kind, be ever his hands need to do around I was beginning to wonder if I during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tucker and the next morning I made a point happy, stay safe and never stop church he would be available and needed to build an ark. Seriously, Sunday lunch guests in the Mrs. Mary Jones. Jan and son paid to stop and see if they were still praying. do it with a smile. I am glad that the sun is out so it Leola and Rachel Pace home were us a visit Saturday morning. We there. There were indeed one can dry my yard out some. Plus, I Chuck and Roxanne Karnes, Della miss them if they don’t stop by. female and a pair of male Hooded I attended the homegoing ser- am just not very motivated when Knight, Sally and B.J. Smith, and Vernie Childress stopped by after Mergansers swimming on the WILMAR vices for Dwight Rogers at Morn- it rains. Andy Williams. church Sunday. Floyd checked pond. As soon as I stopped the ing Star MBC. He was eulogized with his doctor in Pine Bluff Fri- They had a crawfi sh boil at the B.J. Smith of Jonesboro spent males puffed up their hoods to CHRIS RILEY by Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton, who the weekend with Leola and day afternoon. warn me not to come any closer. found it very diffi cult as Dwight deer camp Saturday evening for A very belated birthday wish to Rachel Pace and Sally, B.J.’s wife, A mission program will be held Once they saw I wasn’t going to was very close to him and was so Scott Temple’s birthday. A lot of Patti Lyles Daily Jan. 3. Sorry I came down on Saturday to spend at Mt. Olive African Methodist harm them, though, they settled helpful at Morning Star. people were in attendance. My didn’t remember Patty. all next week with her mother, Episcopal Church church at 11 down. I also attended the last rites of nephew, Jakob Bayliss, went with This is in remembrance of my Leola. B.J. returned to his home in a.m. Sunday. Edgar Spencer will Thursday evening, I worked Gaylord P. Rhodes at Union Hill me. The food was really good. be the speaker of the hour. son Chris’ tragic mishap, which Jonesboro on Sunday evening. visitation for Mrs. Velma Forrest MBC in Warren, where Minister Congratulations to my niece, Prayers for the victims of the claimed his life 10 years ago on Carleigh Roberts. She made all A’s Pray for our country and for our McNeese. Please remember this Cox is pastor. The eulogy was by storms and tornadoes. Jan. 26 in Little Rock on Keil on her report card and was chosen new president. He needs all our family in your prayers. Larry Heines. It was a beautiful Thought for the week: Jesus Exit—two days prior to his 40th as the ROC award as well. Way to help. During lunch on Friday, I and over-capacity crowd. Kev- fulfi lled the perfect requirements birthday. The transition was a very go, Carleigh! couldn’t resist driving out to Lake in Riley did the tribute for the of the law so that we may enjoy Monticello. There I saw sever- hard pill to swallow but God is Class of 1989. Other classmates Congratulations to Addie Kate the perfect peace of His grace. Stafford for making the honor roll GUESTHOUSE al Canada Geese, Cormorants, able and He can and will pull you attending were Lavell Ingram of as well. Buffl eheads, Pied-billed Grebe and through if you can stand the pull. Little Rock, Ellis Hunter, Romella I attended a Plexus sip and see CLARA CATER Lesser Scaups. Homegoing services for Gay- Rhodes Jones of Texas, Roberta at Chris Barnett’s shop Sunday. POSSUM VALLEY Dave had me “lined out” Satur- lord Rhodes were held Saturday Gardner and Tracey Oglsby—who Mrs. Handley`s daughters came day; we spent practically all day I saw a lot of my Wilmar ladies KAY CRAIG MALAN at Union Hill Missionary Baptist stood with Kevin and the class there. Mrs. Sandy Hood, Tressia to see her last week. clearing off some of the trees to Church. His former classmates of president and gave a love gift to Donaldson, Cindy Bennett, Debra Mr. White went for coffee at My long weekend turned out the east of the garden in an effort Wilmar High were present. Kevin Gaylord’s wife Deborah “Bear.” City Health Mart with some of his Burt, Diane Pennington, Koby not to be a washout after all, to expand said garden. Let me tell L. Riley of Bryant was among his It was good to see my nephew buddies. Bayliss, Kelly Gilliam, Melissa confi rming what I’ve believed all ya ... my behind was draggin’ by mates. Marcus Ingram of North Caro- Mr. Bates is still in rehabilita- along ... weather forecasters (who the end of the day. Plus, I had a I visited my cousins Shirley lina who is a relative of Charles Cason, Jenny Lemoine, Angie tion. do the best they can) are really toothache. I guess I’m going to Belin, Angela and Minnie of Texas Ingram, who is ill. Barron and Laci Bratton were all Mrs. Burns’ son and daughter- only guessing and rarely get it have to get something done with it the past week. Shirley and Angela Now until we meet again by in attendance. It was nice visiting in-law came for a visit. with these ladies. right. But, in this case, I was happy sooner than I had planned. reside in Warren. paper and pen, be a blessing to Mrs. DaBlock`s daughter came The Saturday night storms Lindsey Watson, formerly of the to see her last week. they were wrong about it being a In memory of Roxie Green someone in need. Oh yes, Corey Barkada community, was honored rainy weekend. The weather was brought in quite a large gathering Davis—who made her earthly Riley of Little Rock accompanied Mrs. Bowden had some visitors of Purple Finches to the feeders with a baby shower this past week- last week. very nice indeed—even if it was a transition Jan. 19, 2015. his brother Kevin to the last rites end. She received many nice gifts. bit blustery. on Sunday morning. There were at The homegoing of one of our of Gaylord. Charles came to see Mrs. Hicks. least 20 male and females enjoying Mr. Charles Lanehart popped in Karla came to see Mrs. Albrit- Monday, I had to go in for a on me while I was teaching to say dentist appointment then I met the seed buffet in our backyard. ten. Sunday morning, Bethel hi the other day. We hated to see Mrs. Martin Betty and Mickey Findley at their The Advance-Monticellonian Cassie Ply took her son, Tyler, camp where an unusual bird had enjoyed a uplifting service. Sev- leave, but hope she gets better real eral members were out traveling to the Jurassic Quest display in soon. been seen that he wanted me to Conway. It looks like they had a look at. Mickey had called me last or suffering from illness, which We would like to welcome our made for low attendance. Bro. is looking for even more great time. new maintenance man Ryan Hole- week telling me about the bird and Happy birthday to Kris Johns, he thought it might be a gull of Kevin’s message, “Rise Up,” was man and our new Certifi ed Nurse taken from Isaiah 8:1-10. Thanks Kim Reed, Nicole Muniz, Dave Assistants Sharon Matthews, LaT- some kind. We arrived at the camp Country reporters. If you live Wesson, C.J. Harris, Jim Brewster, and drove his truck to the pond to Gloria Pennington for fi lling onya Benson, Sheraine Coleman, in at the piano. Cheryl and Mrs. Diana Patrick, Catherine Binns, Athonesia Brown, Jimanda Brown where we sat on the tailgate while Carlene were in Horatio caring in Enon, Ladelle or any of Anne Stafford and Farrah Burns. I and Debra Cole to The Guesthouse Mickey called the ducks in. They for their granddaughters while hope you all have or had wonder- staff. seemed to know his voice and the ful birthdays! truck because they literally walked their mom and dad were attend- the other outlying areas and Have a blessed week. Please call on water to get to where the corn ing choir-related events. Evening with news. No news is too small. was. Mickey pointed out the new services were held at The Woods You can reach me at 870-224- JORDAN PARK bird, which turned out to be a nursing facility. would enjoy reporting 3383 or email wrightwoman_66@ TRILISA MARSHALL juvenile Snow Goose. I’m not sure Come join us next Sunday for yahoo.com. why it chose to join in with all the our Fifth Sunday potluck. Also, There is no Jordan Park news domestic ducks on this particular assistants will be fi lling the song on your friends living around this week. Trilisa had other com- pond, but I guess it just needed a leader (that means me!) and Sun- mitments. Her column will resume rest stop. day school teacher positions for you, please either call GREEN HILL in next week’s edition. Mickey also told me there was this service. Evening services will FAYE AND MAY an unusually ugly duck on the be dismissed. pond. A duck that could not fl y. Sunday evening, Dave and I 870-367-5325 or email It’s another Sunday evening went to Mazzio’s to help celebrate and I am writing a little news. We LACEY Slowly but surely, the ugly duck- ling waddled up and joined the rest Bo’s seventh birthday. Afterward, had another good church service IVANELL HANDLEY we took him with us to Walmart, [email protected]. this morning but a bad day. But of the throng of hungry water- fowl and it was indeed one of the which was an experience. I had we shouldn’t complain about the Congratulations to Pastor Nel- forgotten how challenging it was son and sister Lucy Spencer. They ugliest creatures I had ever seen. I weather, should we? to shop with an active child. We Let’s talk! will celebrate their 63rd wedding felt sorry for it because its feathers The daughters of the late Homer saw my sister, Carole, while we anniversary on Jan. 28. May God were practically non-existent—ap- and Neta Pace had a bridal shower were there, too. bless you with many more. pearing to have a disease of some for Kirk Barnes and Lone Jolene Oh, before I close I want to Happy birthday wishes to Helen kind. Whatever the problem was, Norris, who will be getting mar- announce that Dave and I have ad- ried Feb. 4. The shower was held Morrison (Jan. 27) and Molly it did not affect its appetite at all. Thompson (Feb. 3). We spent some time watching the opted another fur-baby. Her name in the Homer Pace home. Danny is Scarlett (or Ladybug, depending and Jay Lawson remodeled the Prayers for Angelia Childress, ducks and goose eat and I enjoyed Daniel Franklin, Magan Causey chatting with Mickey and taking a on who you ask). The Star City home—and it sure does look nice. Animal Hospital had taken her It was a real good shower and the and others that are sick and shut in. few photos. in after she was found suffering couple will be living in the late Sympathy and prayers for the Thanks, Mickey and Betty, for from injuries of an unknown ori- Louise Borris’ home. Rogers family and other families the tip and the outing! gin. Once I heard her story, I could Gay, Joy and Kaia attended a that lost a family member or a As I was coming home from not resist taking her in so that she gospel singing and supper at the loved one. work on Tuesday evening, I home of Jimmy and Candace Bro. Edgar Spencer spent a 3!,%3s3%26)#%s).34!,,!4)/. Jeffers of Crossett on Saturday af- week in Jamaica. He made it back ternoon. About 25 people attended in time for Sunday school and McGehee *OHWTHU9VHK࠮   HVACR# from three states. morning worship on Sunday. 132836 Visitors in the Leola and Rachel Another blessed Sunday service. 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BY HAROLD COGGINS just two shy of UAM’s high-water [email protected] mark in the league (a 12-8 record in 2013-14). Also, while nothing is It’s a slam dunk Geoffrey Chaucer set in stone yet—the second half of didn’t have basketball in mind when GAC play begins Thursday—it’s he was credited to have penned the a pretty solid bet the Weevils will words “all good things must come to return to the GAC Championship an end” in his Middle English poem Tournament in Bartlesville, Okla. in “Troilus and Criseyde” in 1374. The March after a two-year absence. 2016-17 University of Arkansas at UAM faces preseason No. 1 East Monticello Boll Weevils can take Central University on the road to solace in those words now, though. open the back half of home-and- UAM had its school record 15- home series with each league oppo- game win streak snapped Saturday nent. East Central, which dropped at Steelman Field House in a 91-90 a 104-99 barnburner at Steelman loss to Arkansas Tech University— Field House on Nov. 19, 2016, but not before third-year head coach had matched the Weevils win-for- Kyle Tolin’s bunch established a win since—until Saturday. The few new highs for the Kelly Green same day UAM saw its win streak and White. snapped by Tech, ECU had a 12- The Weevils, who have had game unbeaten string of its own 34 undefeated season starts in 72 halted by Northwestern Oklahoma years of playing men’s basketball, State University—ironically, also at never had a team begin the season home in Ada, Okla. with more than nine wins until this Even with those losses, the Wee- year—and no winning streak of vils and Tigers are the top two teams more than 14 games in a row. in the conference. UAM has a two- Counting a win in the fi nal game game lead over ECU and will be in of 2015-16, UAM established a new fi rst place regardless of Thursday’s school mark for consecutive victo- outcome. Tip off is 7:30 p.m. ries with a 94-93 overtime win at Before returning home, the Wee- Ouachita Baptist University last vils must also face Southeastern Thursday. Even with the setback Oklahoma State University at 3 p.m. Saturday at Durant, Okla. Af- against Tech, the Weevils are still ter that contest, fi ve of UAM’s last 14-1 overall and 10-1 in the Great nine contests will be played at Steel- American Conference, and fell only man Field House—beginning with two spots in the latest NCAA Divi- Northwestern Oklahoma at 7:30 sion II/National Association of Bas- p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. ketball Coaches poll from No. 16 to While the fi rst defeat of any No. 18. season stings, Tolin said the more In the process, UAM set a new troubling thing for him is the way standard for season starts in the six- the Weevils lost. A layup by junior year-old GAC and displaced a cou- Cobe Goosby with 16 minutes, 9 ple of Weevil basketball coaching seconds remaining gave UAM a 64- legends—Leslie Beard and Gary 41 advantage. Sharpe—in the school record books It all went downhill from there. with the victory in Arkadelphia over “We haven’t played well this Ouachita. week for whatever reason,” a no- Beard’s and Sharpe’s streaks ticeably dejected Tolin said. “Part of didn’t come at the start of a season it is we haven’t practiced. We were but Beard led the Weevils to a 14- just trying to get ready for games. I game win streak in 1959-60. Sharpe thought our legs got out from un- matched that in 1985-86 (the season der us a little bit in the second half UAM fi nished as National Asso- but there’s no excuse for losing a ciation of Intercollegiate Athletics 23-point lead. National Runner-up). The win over “We knew (Arkansas Tech) had Ouachita also assured Tolin of his fi ght in them, you could see it on fi rst winning season at UAM, after fi lm. They just kept playing and 7-18 and 8-20 records his fi rst two didn’t lose their composure. You’ve years in Monticello. got to give those guys credit. We lost Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian The 10 GAC victories matches the ours; they didn’t lose theirs.” A GAME OF HALVES UAM’s Derylton Hill (1) powers over an Arkansas Tech defender for two points in the fi rst half of Saturday’s game at Steelman Field Weevils’ record during the fi rst year WEEVILS House. The Boll Weevils, who grew their lead to 23 points, allowed all of that advantage to slip away in losing for the fi rst time this season. of conference play in 2011-12 and is See Page 3C Pirates roll on, get big road win Monticello senior girls reach

BY HAROLD COGGINS victories improved Drew Central Why not? Just fi ve regular-sea- [email protected] to 16-5 for the season, 9-4 in the son games remain before the 3A milestone 20th victory of year Arkansas Activities Association’s postseason starts—beginning Peaking at the right time? blended Class 3A-4A, District 12 with the top-ranked team on max- Drew Central’s Pirates look to be. experiment—but more impor- preps.com, the McGehee Owls. BY HAROLD COGGINS The wins improved the Lady Billies to 20-3 over- Coach C.J. Watson has often tantly, 4-1 in 8-3A (which is the Drew Central’s arch-rival visits [email protected] all, 12-0 in the Arkansas Activities Association’s lamented the fact his team last only record that will count head- Drew Central Gymnasium for blended Class 3A-4A, District 12 and 1-0 in 8-4A. season played their best basket- ing into the district tournament three games (junior girls, senior Quietly, Monticello’s Lady Billies have become a That last record is the most important because when ball too early and it cost DC once Feb. 13-18 at Fordyce). girls and senior boys), beginning legitimate Class 4A state championship contender. the AAA separates all its teams for the postsea- the postseason began. This sea- The Pirates, ranked No. 4 in at 5 p.m. on Friday. First-year head coach Bobby Lewallen, at the very son, games against the three other 8-4A teams in son, though, the Pirates look to 3A by www.maxpreps.com, are a This will be the fi rst time DC least, has guided his squad into the conversation. 12-3A4A will determine the seeding for the first have learned their lessons. largely junior-led squad. The way and McGehee have met on the The latest two victories of what has become a 13- 8-4A district tournament to be contested for a long A four-game win streak backs Watson’s club is playing now, he basketball court this season, game win streak were blowouts—pretty much what time—and the first in which Monticello has ever that up. The latest two conquests said after one of its few losses, thanks to the quirky blended has come to be expected of the senior-laden squad. participated. were 55-51 over Lake Village “makes me think we can have league. A trip to Junction City, a Monticello drubbed McGehee 74-34 last Thursday The four 8-4A schools in 12-3A4A (Monticello, Lakeside last Friday and 67-46 something special at the end of PIRATES and Warren 77-40 Tuesday, both on the road, no MILESTONE at Smackover on Tuesday. The the year.” See Page 2C less. See Page 2C Lady Billies have become legitimate 4A state championship contender

If this year is any indication, Monticello happen and derail plans or ideas. Monti- Seniors like Brandashia Hargraves, Kiara they’ll come awfully close if they don’t. the University of Arkansas at Monticello School District Athletics Director Blair cello and Star City should be headed to Franklin, Tiarra Austin and LaKaysha Lewallen just might be the coach to men’s team. Only the Lady Billies’ string Brown and MSD Superintendent Sandra two epic battles in the district and regional Foster have been mainstays for Lewallen help Monticello focus on good it can be. has no end in sight. Lanehart hit a three-pointer at the buzzer tournament fi nals. The Lady Billies just all season but underclassmen like Taylor Coming south from East Poinsett County Changing the subject to win the game by one point with their have to get past seeing Lady Bulldog Donald and Shania Smith have made the High School in Lepanto, where he was hire of a girls’ basketball coach to replace coach Becky Brown on the other bench Lady Billies one of the teams to beat in 4A. girls’ basketball coach from 2004-16, Speaking of UAM, has anybody else the retired Lucy Williams. I understand and remembering she hasn’t lost a regu- Granted, it will be tough to keep 4A Lewallen is plenty experienced when it been wondering where the words “Boll” Williams left the cup- lar-season conference game since 2008. No. 1 Central Arkansas Christian from comes to playing for keeps. and “Cotton” escaped to? One of four board full but Bobby Of course, if the teams reach that point, improving from last year’s state runner-up His EPC Lady Warriors were state run- schools in the Great American Conference Lewallen has quietly both will have qualifi ed to advance to the to this year’s state champ—especially with ners-up twice and won numerous district with two-word nicknames, the local uni- molded the senior-lad- early rounds of the 4A state tournament, all-world senior Christyn Williams (a U.S. and regional championships. He was even versity seems to be the only one ashamed en Lady Billies into also in Nashville. According to Maxpreps. Junior Olympian who has more than 20 an Arkansas High School Coaches Associ- of that fact. a legitimate Class 4A com, the teams are ranked in the top fi ve scholarship offers to play basketball in col- ation All-Star girls’ head coach once upon Arkansas Tech University proudly calls state championship of 4A girls’ playoff predictions—Monti- lege, including the University of Connecti- a time. its teams Wonder Boys and Golden Suns contender. cello is No. 4 and Star City is No. 5. cut, Baylor University and the University There’s no doubt he has considerably as do Southern Nazarene University with That is, if they can Third-ranked and home-standing Nash- of Tennessee among other powerhouses) upgraded the Lady Billies’ schedule. Mon- Crimson Storm and Southeastern Oklaho- HAROLD get past Star City in the ville might have something to say about wearing Lady Mustang blue and gold. ticello has but three losses—to 4A No. 2 ma University with Savage Storm. I can COGGINS 4A, District 8 tourna- the 4A South Region fi nal but I predict at Stranger things have happened, though. Pocahontas in the season-opening Highland understand UAM going by Weevils and COG’S CORNER ment coming up Feb. least one team, Monticello or Star City, And Monticello should be right there to Invitational, to 5A No. 6 Little Rock Chris- Blossoms on occasion but to drop the fi rst 15-18 at the Pine Bluff will represent 8-4A in the girls’ 4A state grab whatever surprises this year’s 4A tian in the Fordyce Invitational and to 7A words entirely? Convention Center and semifi nals (i.e., the “fi nal four,” if you girls’ state tournament has in store. No. 1 Fayetteville (complete with its four Check out uamsports.com and you’ll the 4A South Region tourney the following will—with my apologies to the NCAA). Depending on the state tournament NCAA Division I starters) in the Centenni- have trouble locating the full nicknames week at Nashville. It could happen, too; For my money, that team will be the brackets, the Lady Billies might not al Bank Bulldog Classic in Fayetteville. of either the men’s or women’s teams. this year’s seniors defeated Star City as Lady Billies. The fi rst local team to reach advance all the way to the Bank of the Since that early December 2016 setback I’ve noticed the switch when I’ve covered freshman for the 8-4A junior district title. 20 wins, thanks to Tuesday’s 77-40 demo- Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs to play for to Fayetteville, the team most think is the games on campus. I’m just wondering in Unlike coaches, I like to look ahead— lition of rival Warren, Monticello seems to a state championship like male counter- best in the state, Monticello has reeled print what the majority of UAM alumni even though it’s common for something to be getting stronger as the year progresses. parts did in 2015 but, take my word for it, off 13 straight victories—second only to would have to say about that. 2C | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 MILESTONE DC’s up-and-down girls’ season continues SPORTS BRIEFS Continued from Page 1C BY HAROLD COGGINS his team, however, is the 2-3 mark Tuesday, it was a slow start that MYSB spring registration now open Crossett, Hamburg and Dumas) [email protected] with which they fi nd themselves stopped DC. Smackover led 28-17 will meet the four league schools in 8-3A (the only record that will at intermission, more than enough Monticello Youth Sports Baseball, a United States Specialty Sports in 10-3A4A (DeWitt, Dollarway, For the last four games, Drew count heading into the district tour- of a spread to weather a Lady Pirate Association league for players ages 4-15, is now conducting spring Dumas and Star City) at the Pine Central’s Lady Pirates have been nament Feb. 13-18 at Fordyce). comeback in the second half. registration. A 10-12-game schedule will be played at he Monticello Bluff Convention Center Feb. on a roller coaster of win one, lose Five games are left in the Lady Senior Ahnya Ridgell led Drew Sports Complex on U.S. Highway 278 West and Burlington Field in 15-18 to determine which four one. Unfortunately for DC, Tues- Pirates’ regular season to attempt Central in scoring with 21 points, McCloy Park. Practices will begin in March. Tryouts and this year’s teams will represent 8-4A at the day night was a down game. to improve their seeding in the dis- a game after missing the Lakeside draft will be on Feb. 18. The tryouts will be at the Indoor Practice following week’s 4A South Re- Drew Central traveled to Smack- trict, and none will be easy match- contest with other commitments. Facility at the University of Arkansas at Monticello; the 8-and-under gion tournament in Nashville. over and returned with a 57-49 ups. Looming Friday is arch-rival She was the lone Lady Pirate to tryouts will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the 10U tryouts slated for a 10:30 a.m. start. Players/parents may register at www.monticelloyouthsports. Since none of the 8-4A schools loss. That came after a convincing McGehee; the only plus about that reach double fi gures at Smackover. win Friday at Drew Central Gym- game is that it will be played in Last Friday, sophomore Char- com or sign up in person from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdsy, Feb. 11 at could find a way to play the other Hibbets Sports. Cost per players is $50 for ages 4-6 T-ball leagues and seven during the regular season, nasium over Lake Village Lake- Drew Central Gymnasium. layah Ridgell netted 17 points to side, 63-40. While the Lady Owls are not quite pace DC. The Lady $60 per player for all other age divisions. Registration cost covers a hat, the top 8-4A seed from 12-3A4A jersey and insurance. For out-of-town teams, contact 870-723-7249. will meet the No. 4 8-4A seed The split left the Lady Pirates as formidable as in years past, when Pirates jumped out to a 17-7 lead from 10-3A4A in Pine Bluff (and 13-8 overall and 8-5 in the Arkan- McGehee and Drew Central take after eight minutes, led 36-16 at the MYSA announces spring registration the court against each other, fi re- half—and never looked back. Se- vice versa). The second and third sas Activities Association’s blend- The Monticello Youth Soccer Association will be having its spring works are bound to happen. Three nior Aalexus Jones chipped in with seeds will make up the rest of the ed Class 3A-4A, District 12 ex- registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the McCloy Park large games (junior girls, senior girls and 10 points for Drew Central against first round to determine which periment. Much more importantly pavilion. Anyone who signs Saturday will get a $5 discount, but you senior boys) begin at 5 p.m. Lakeside. teams will advance not only in for girls’ coach Michael Goad and must be present to get this discount on this day only. MYSA is a the district tournament but to the co-ed sport. During the spring season, the league is for players aged 4A South Region. 3-13—a player must be at least 3 and no older than 13 on Saturday, One win in each tournament Feb. 18. All players must provide a copy of their birth certifi cate, will assure the Lady Billies of a Billies bounce back from loss at McGehee starting this year, in order to play soccer. Games will be played on return trip to Nashville for the Saturdays only. Other registration dates are Saturday, Feb. 4, Satur- early rounds of the 2017 Class 4A day, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 18 at the McCloy Park large pavilion. BY HAROLD COGGINS round to determine which tesms will advance not only State Basketball Championships All registration times are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who is in- Feb. 28 through March 4. Suc- [email protected] in the district tournament but to the 4A South Region. One win in each tournament will assure the Billies terested in coaching, text Stephanie Hill at 870-723-5375. For more cess there will send Monticello to information, contact Hill at the same number. the state finals March 9-11 at the Monticello fell for the fi rst time in the Arkansas Ac- of a return trip to Nashville for the early rounds of the Weeks picks up SEC honors Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot tivities Association’s Class 3A-4A, District 12 experi- 2017 Class 4A State Basketball Championships Feb. Springs—something the Lady ment last week, but the Billies bounced back with two 28 through March 4. Success there will send Monti- University of Arkansas sophomore Tori Weeks has been named the Billies’ male counterparts experi- wins—and, most importantly, began play against 8-4A cello to the state fi nals March 9-11 at the Bank of the Southeastern Conference Co-Field Athlete of the Week after achiev- enced just two seasons ago, when opponents on the upswing. Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs—something the Billies’ ing the fourth-best mark in Arkansas pole vault history, the league the Billies brought back the 4A McGehee, the team www.maxpreps.com has ranked experienced just two seasons ago, when Monticello announced Tuesday. Further proving Arkansas’ worth of its No. 2 boys’ state title. No. 1 in 3A, got the better of Monticello 58-44 last brought back the 4A boys’ state title. national rank, Weeks set a new facility record in the pole vault at the Tuesday, four players scored in Thursday. The Billies took out their frustrations on Last Thursday, the Billies ran into the 3A buzzsaw Vanderbilt University Invitational in Nashville, Tenn. this past week- double figures to lead Monticello Fordyce in a makeup home game, postponed because known as the McGehee Owls. The Owls raced out to end, placing fi rst with a new lifetime best of 4.43 meters (14 feet, to the rout over its arch-rival. Se- of winter weather earlier this month, 68-39, on Satur- an 18-9 advantage after eight minutes and didn’t let 6.25 inches). The Cabot native solidifi ed her top spot in the nation as niors Kiara Franklin, Brandashia day and followed that victory with a 46-40 triumph at up. Save for a 15-9 spurt by Monticello in the second her new PR ranks as the top current collegiate mark in the NCAA. Hargraves, Tiarra Austin and Warren on Tuesday. quarter, the games was totally dominated by the lower Kingsley hits milestone LaKaysha Foster, as they have The 2-1 showing left the Billies at 14-6 overall, 11-1 classifi cation school. pretty much the entire season, in 12-3A4A and 1-0 in 8-4A. Three home games— Just two Billies reached double fi gures at McGehee, Behind a season-high 24-point performance by Moses Kingsley, paced the Lady Billies. Franklin against Hamburg, Warren and Crossett–will be sand- and not by much. Senior Saniyass Brown and fresh- the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team defeated Louisi- scored a team-high 19 points, wiched between trips to Crossett to Hamburg as Mon- man Shannon Strickland paced Monticello in scoring ana State University Saturday night at Bud Walton Arena for its third with 11 points each. Hargraves added 14, and Austin ticello fi nished out its regular season and gets ready for straight win. Coming into the game 23 points shy of becoming the Saturday, 11 Billies found the scoring column as and Foster chipped in with 12 the 8-4A district tournament. 40th player in Razorback history to hit the 1,000-point mark in ca- That record against 8-4A foes is the most important Monticello turned the tables on domination. A sev- reer scoring, Kingsley had his best outing of the season, hitting 10 apiece. en-point lead after one-quarter was cut to four at in- because when the AAA separates all its teams for the baskets, the most by a Razorback this season. The big man had 1,001 Monticello broke open a fairly termission but the hosts outscored the Redbugs 34-9 tight first half by outscoring the postseason, games against the three other 8-4A teams in career points after the LSU contest and joins Oliver Miller as the (including a 19-1 fourth quarter) in the second half to only two Razorbacks in program history to reach 1,000 points, 600 Lady ’Jacks 37-14 after intermis- 12-3A4A will determine the seeding for the fi rst 8-4A preserve the win. rebounds and 200 blocks in a career. sion to put the game away. The district tournament to be contested for a long time—and Senior Xavier Robinson scored a season-best 26 Lady Billies previewed what was the fi rst in which Monticello has ever participated. points to lead the Billies against Fordyce. Brown also Miller named 2017 SEC Legend to come with a 17-9 explosion in The four 8-4A schools in 12-3A4A (Monticello, reached double fi gures, adding 11, but Monticello had Former Razorback great Oliver Miller has been named an Allstate the second period to go up by 14 Crossett, Hamburg and Dumas) will meet the four balanced scoring up and down its lineup. points at the half. league schools in 10-3A4A (DeWitt, Dollarway, Du- SEC Legend. He will be recognized at the 2017 SEC Men’s Bas- Three Billies scored in double fi gures at Warren as ketball Tournament March 8-12 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Last Thursday, Monticello mas and Star City) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center Monticello came from behind to win over its rival. Tenn. Part of three straight Southwest Conference regular season made 11 three-point shots en Feb. 15-18 to determine which four teams will repre- Brown led the Billies with 12 points, freshman Kes- (1989-91) and tournament champion teams over Arkansas’ fi nal three route to an astounding 70 points sent 8-4A at the following week’s 4A South Region haun Pippen had 11 and senior P.J. Deshazer chipped through the first three quarters. tournament in Nashville. in with 10. years in the league from 1989-91, Miller played four seasons (1989- The Lady Billies invoked the Since none of the 8-4A schools could fi nd a way to It took Monticello quite a while to get started—War- 92) for Naismith Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson. Known to AAA’s sportsmanship rule quite play the other seven during the regular season, the top ren had a 25-18 at the half—but the Billies sliced fi ve Razorback fans as “The Big O,” Miller’s senior year was the initial easily with a 48-point advantage 8-4A seed from 12-3A4A will meet the No. 4 8-4A points off the Lumberjack lead in the third quarter and year that Arkansas joined the Southeastern Conference, where he heading into the final eight min- seed from 10-3A4A in Pine Bluff (and vice versa). The turned the game in their favor with a 17-9 run in the was named an All-SEC selection. During his four years as a Razor- utes. second and third seeds will make up the rest of the fi rst fi nal eight minutes. back, Arkansas went a staggering 115-24, making a trip to the 1990 Hargraves led Monticello in Final Four and capturing an SEC regular season title in 1992, the scoring with 21 points at McGe- program’s fi rst year in the league. Joining Miller in the 2017 class hee. Foster followed with 14 and of SEC Legends includes George Linn, Alabama; Marquis Daniels, Franklin added 12. UA student-athletes to benefi t from time changes Auburn; Matt Bonner, Florida; Jimmy Pitts, Georgia; Keith Bogans, After a Thursday makeup home Kentucky; Tasmin Mitchell, LSU; Jason Harrison, Ole Miss; Dontae’ resentatives and administrators of Recognizing that every sport game with Fordyce, postponed Special to the Advance Jones, Mississippi State; Jon Sundvold, Missouri; Bobby Cremins, the Autonomy Five conferences. has different needs, the propos- because of winter weather earlier South Carolina; Ron Slay, Tennessee; Acie Law IV, Texas A&M; this month, Monticello gets down FAYETTEVILLE—Universi- The purpose of these reforms is to al includes fl exibility so coaches, Barry Booker, Vanderbilt. Each SEC Basketball Legend will be rec- to the business of deciding 8-4A ty of Arkansas students who play enhance the student experience so students and athletic directors can ognized at halftime of his institution’s fi rst game at the tournament. district tournament seedings, as sports will soon see changes to these individuals can spend more develop an appropriate student-ath- Red Tie Dinner to honor six their schedule, giving them, in time engaging in non-athletic ac- lete time management plan that the rest of the regular season will Six student-athletes representing six different programs will be be played against 4A schools. most cases, at least an additional 21 tivities on campus. best suits each sport. The changes days away from athletics so they The changes, known as “Flex 21” are the result of in-person meetings honored with the Salute to Excellence Award at Arkansas’ 20th annu- Three home games—against al Red Tie Dinner and Auction. Each year, the Razorbacks recognize Hamburg, Warren and Crossett– can study, pursue an internship, or will give these students, in most cas- and survey feedback from students, get additional rest and recovery. es, at least an additional 21 days in head coaches, faculty and athletics student-athletes whose performance throughout their career raised will be sandwiched between their respective sport to new heights while striving to uphold the The changes result from a vote which they are free from required administrators. trips to Crossett to Hamburg as athletic department’s character goals. This year’s honorees include: taken today at the annual NCAA athletic activities during the academ- The changes will apply to four the Lady Billies tune up for the Brooks Ellis, football; Moses Kingsley, men’s basketball; Lindsey district, regional and state tour- Convention in Nashville, Tenn., ic year. Flex 21 days are in addition time periods: postseason, academic Mayo, soccer; Jarrion Lawson, men’s track and fi eld; Amanda Wel- naments. by a group of fellow student rep- to current rules related to time off. year, in-season and overnight. lick, gymnastics; and Lexi Weeks, women’s track and fi eld. The win- ners will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday at the John Q. Hammons Center, located in the Embassy Suites in Rogers. would be McGehee and DC) but 21-12 lead after eight minutes, built to hold off the hard-charging Bea- PIRATES it’s always nice to be victorious in on that advantage with 19-11 and vers. Lakeside outscored its hosts Continued from Page 1C the district tournament. 14-8 runs in the middle two quar- 32-22 in the second and third peri- One win in the regional tour- ters and coasted to the victory over ods to trail by only two points head- home game against Smackover, a ney would send the Pirates into the Buckaroos. ing into the fi nal eight minutes. visit to McGehee and Senior Night the early rounds of the Class 3A Bell’s junior classmate, Montiel In that stanza, DC was able against Junction City at home will State Basketball Championships, Daniels, followed him on DC scor- to gain a two-point advantage to wrap up the Pirates’ regular season. which this year will be held in ing charts with 10 points and senior win by four points, but it was by Depending on district seedings, Bald Knob. Deluno Lucas netted nine while no means easy. Junior Gary Lu- NEED HEALTH Drew Central could fi nd itself al- First things fi rst, though. the remainder of the Pirates’ point cas led Drew Central in scoring ready in the following week’s 3A Junior Wooda Bell netted 16 production was distributed pretty againt Lake Village with 21 points. Region 4 Tournament at Prescott points to lead 11 Pirates fi nding evenly. Classmates Bell and Daniels also INSURANCE? (the top two seeds will receive byes the scoring column in the easi- Friday was a different story. reached double fi gures, Bell netting into the semifi nals in the six-team er-than-expected win at Smack- Drew Central sprinted out to an 15 points and Daniels chipping in league—and as it stands now, that over. Drew Central raced out to a 18-6 lead after one quarter but had with 10. Covers doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency care, and more Help with cost for many Arkansans

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W 100-29 Derylton Hill 18 D31 Carver College (Ga.) W 80-66 Derylton Hill 21 BY HAROLD COGGINS Blossoms on the offensive boards. UAM lost nated Ouachita, even though the lead changed J5 Southern Nazarene* W 74-61 Derylton Hill 30 J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 74-54 Vicktor Arnick 17 [email protected] the overall battle by a wide margin, too—Tech four times in the game. UAM’s biggest margin J12 Harding* W 84-78 Derylton Hill 20 outrebounded the Blossoms 42-17 for the game. was 16 points at the 8-minute, 26-second mark J14 at Henderson State* W 74-57 Cobe Goosby 21 Back in the old Arkansas Intercollegiate Con- J16 at Southern Arkansas* W 96-87 Karim Mawuenyega 20 ference days when Joe Foley was women’s coach “Missing more gives them more opportuni- of the fourth quarter. A 17-8 explosion in the J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 94-93, OT Karim Mawuenyega 31 ty to make rebounds,” Ray said. “I’m not con- second period was followed by a 24-15 run in J21 Arkansas Tech* L 90-91 Derylton Hill 24 at Arkansas Tech University and Alvy Early was J26 at East Central* 7:30 p.m. cerned with that side of it (total rebounds), be- the third to more than give the Blossoms room J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* 3 p.m. women’s coach at the University of Arkansas at F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* 7:30 p.m. Monticello, the Cotton Blossoms and Golden cause that’s us missing shots. But 15 offensive to breathe. F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* 3 p.m. rebounds; we can’t have that. We talked about Three Cotton Blossoms reach double fi gures F9 Henderson State* 7:30 p.m. Suns engaged in some epic court battles. F11 at Harding* 7:30 p.m. rising to the level of our competition. We didn’t against the Tigers, led by Wahid’s 21 points. F13 Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. Foley has since gone on to the University of F16 at Arkansas Tech* 7:30 p.m. Arkansas at Little Rock and Early is now exclu- do that today.” Senior Nelsha Peterson added 17 and Collins F18 Ouachita Baptist* 4 p.m. UAM was outplayed in almost every catego- chipped in with 13. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. sively the UAM softball coach—but the aura F25 at Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. ry. Tech scored more points in the paint, 44-16; The split left UAM at 7-8 overall, 4-7 in the M1-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. surrounding the basketball matchup remains. * GAC games “We were awful, then we were awful and we had more second-chance points, 12-5; had more Great American Conference. The Blossoms UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (7-8 overall, 4-7 GAC) were awful after that,” UAM head women’s scoring from its bench, 26-16; and led in fast- are still tied for eighth after the fi rst half of the coach Tanya Ray lamented after watching her break points, 6-0. The only thing the Blossoms GAC schedule—and eight teams advance to the DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N11 Christian Brothers (Tenn.) W 68-51 Regerina Baker 16 team suffer an 82-57 loss to Tech Saturday at could hang their hats on was points off turn- GAC Championship Tournament in Bartlesville, Ayesha Wahid 16 overs—the teams tied at 13. Okla. in March. N12 Dallas Christian W 97-23 Treasure Evans 14 Steelman Field House. N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* L 69-72 Treasure Evans 20 “I think it’s similar to playing UConn (the Sophomore Ayesha Wahid and junior Taylor A two-game road trip now looms for UAM. N19 East Central* W 64-57 Treasure Evans 19 Collins were the only UAM players to reach D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 56-78 Ayesha Wahid 15 University of Connecticut, which added another Thursday, the Blossoms will visit East Central D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* L 55-69 Taylor Collins 17 victory to the nation’s longest win streak, men double fi gures, with a game-high 16 points University for a 5:30 start and Saturday, UAM is D5 Lindenwood (Mo.) L57-80 Treasure Evans 12 D10 Lane (Tenn.) College W 82-49 Treasure Evans 20 or women—now at 94 games—with another apiece, while fi ve Golden Suns scored at least at Southeastern Oklahoma State University for a J5 Southern Nazarene* L 65-82 Nelsha Peterson 27 10 points. Ray said the 25-point loss was doubly 1 p.m. start. J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 89-86, OT Brittnee Broadway 19 blowout decision Tuesday). Either you’re going J12 Harding* L 53-70 Treasure Evans 12 to get up for it or be scared to death. I thought we hard to swallow because her squad had arguably “We start round two of conference next week J14 at Henderson State* W 70-68 Nelsha Peterson 18 J16 at Southern Arkansas* L 78-80, OT Ayesha Wahid 23 came out today scared to death. one of its best outings of the year two days earli- when we go to Oklahoma,” Ray noted after the J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 74-67 Ayesha Wahid 21 er in a 74-67 win at Ouachita Baptist University. Tech game on Saturday. “When we come back J21 Arkansas Tech* L 57-82 Taylor Collins 16 “Today, I think we were more concerned Ayesha Wahid 16 about the name across the jersey than coming “We’ve been this way all year,” Ray sighed. to the practice fl oor on Monday, we’re going J26 at East Central* 5:30 p.m. J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* 1 p.m. out and playing like we’re capable of playing. “It’s kind of like a see-saw and a lot of that, to have to fi gure some things out about how to F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* 5:30 p.m. I think it really affected us. We never really re- again, is we just don’t have that one person we make a run here in the second half. F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* 1 p.m. F9 Henderson State* 5:30 p.m. bounded from it.” can look to that’s going to pull us out of these “The fi rst half, we played fi ve out of seven F11 at Harding* 5:30 p.m. F13 Southern Arkansas* 5:30 p.m. Speaking of rebounds, Ray pointed to one situations. Unfortunately, we’re still searching on the road 9in one stretch), but at least we feel F16 at Arkansas Tech* 5:30 p.m. statistic as the reason Tech, now ranked No. 17 for that—even at this point of the year. That’s like the schedule is in our favor the second half. F18 Ouachita Baptist* 2 p.m. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. nationally, had such an easy time. At the end of where we have to get better.” We’ve just got to pull together and fi gure out F25 at Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. M2-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. the contest, the Suns had a 15-6 edge over the Thursday, the Blossoms pretty much domi- how to win some games down the stretch.” * GAC games MONTICELLO BILLIES (13-6 overall, 11-1 12-3A4A) the game into overtime with 0.07 DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 vs. Springdale Har-Ber& L 59-71 Devario Ballard 15 WEEVILS seconds to play when junior Tryin UAM volleyball adds assistant N18 vs. Brookland& L 42-49 Devario Ballard 11 Jones went to the free-throw line and N19 vs. Paragould& L 46-56 P.J. Deshazer 12 Continued from Page 1C N29 at Smackover* W 58-40 Xavier Robinson 16 the Weevils down by two points. Ar- D2 at Fordyce* W 69-46 Saniyass Brown 12 Special to the Advance D6 Drew Central* W 78-62 P.J. Deshazer 24 kansas Tech head coach Chad Kline D12 at Junction City* W 60-41 Shannon Strickland 13 In the history of men’s college called timeout to “ice” Jones before D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 76-28 Saniyass Brown 15 basketball, only 17 teams (of the lit- Faith Avalos has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of D16 McGehee* W 70-62 Devario Ballard 20 each free throw. That strategy didn’t D19 vs. Woodlawn^ W 76-41 Xavier Robinson 16 erally hundreds they play the sport) Arkansas at Monticello volleyball team. D20 vs. Star City^ W 67-48 Xavier Robinson 19 work for the fi rst charity toss but did D28 at Pine Bluff L 45-61 Saniyass Brown 10 have gone undefeated through the for the second. Avalos comes to UAM after spending the previous three seasons as an Shannon Strickland 10 regular season and whatever tour- assistant volleyball coach at fellow Great American Conference member, J3 Smackover* W 87-29 P.J. Deshazer 21 “You can’t blame Tryin at all,” J10 at Drew Central* W 70-67 Keshaun Pippen 22 naments were available to them in Tolin was quick to point out. “It Ouachita Baptist University. J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 74-33 P.J. Deshazer 18 the postseason. Fans remember In- J14 vs. Pea Ridge@ L 52-56 Xavier Robinson 19 didn’t come down to that. It came During her time as a member of the OBU volleyball coaching staff, J17 Junction City* W 68-55 Keshaun Pippen 13 diana University’s 33-0 run to the her responsibilities included planning and implementing workouts, game J19 at McGehee* L 44-58 Saniyass Brown 11 down to us not guarding in the sec- Shannon Strickland 11 NCAA Division I championship in ond half. I thought we lost our poise preparation, recruiting, and assisted as the offensive and defensive coor- J21 Fordyce* W 68-39 Xavier Robinson 26 1976 (the last time it happened in dinator as well. J24 at Warren** 5 p.m. and playing the way we’ve played J27 at Crossett** 5 p.m. D1) but actually, the University of down the stretch. We got too tight.” “I am really excited to be working with the University of Arkansas at J31 Hamburg** 5 p.m. F3 Warren** 5 p.m. Findlay (Ohio)’s 2009 squad is the Five Weevils reached the dou- Monticello’s volleyball program! The staff and players have been so wel- F7 Crossett$** 5 p.m. latest. The Oilers became the fourth coming and have made Monticello home for me,” Avalos said. “I was in- F9 at Hamburg** 5 p.m. ble-fi gures plateau against the Won- F15-18 Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff % TBA NCAA Division II team to go unde- der Boys, led by junior Derylton spired by the progress of the program under the direction of Coach Burdeau F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA feated when it won the national title F28-M4 4A State Championships, Nashville TBA Hill’s 24 points. Goosby added 20, and look forward to working with and learning from this great coach.” M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA with a 36-0 mark. senior Vicktor Arnick 16, Jones 14 Avalos saw plenty of success while at OBU as an assistant coach, help- * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games ** Class 4A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) Only four D2 schools have fi n- and junior Karim Mawuenyega 13. ing guide the Tigers to three straight winning seasons, three straight Great & Brookland Invitational Tournament, Brookland ^ Billies’ Challenge, Dan Coston Field House ished the season unbeaten, com- @ MLK Event (formerly December Dunk Fest and, before that, Holiday Hoops Invitational), Baptist Prepa- Thursday, UAM almost didn’t American Conference tournament appearances and helped lead the team ratory Academy, Little Rock pared with fi ve D1 teams (the fi fth make it back home undefeated. Had this past year to Ouachita’s best conference and overall record in school $ Senior Night % at Pine Bluff Convention Center being Long Island University in it not been for a made three-point history. MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (20-3 overall, 12-0 12-3A4A, 1-0 8-4A) 1939, when the National Invitation shot by Goosby with seven seconds “I am extremely excited to have Faith onboard here,” head volleyball DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER Tournament was more prestigious remaining, the Weevils might have coach Kelly Burdeau said. “She has already stepped in and is making an N17 at Highland^ W 64-43 Kiara Franklin 16 than the NCAA gathering; UCLA N19 vs. Pocahontas^ L 45-48 Brandashia Hargraves 17 suffered their fi rst loss two days be- impact on the program. The girls are responding great and will continue to N26 vs. Little Rock Christian@ L 54-65 Brandashia Hargraves 18 did it four times); two NCAA Di- fore they actually did. respond to her because she works tirelessly to bring out the best in them, N29 at Smackover* W 70-56 Taylor Donald 18 N30 vs. Camden Harmony Grove@ W 71-52 Brandashia Hargraves 13 vision II clubs (the University of After leading by seven points at both on and off the court. She is a great person to be around, she is very D2 at Fordyce* W 68-51 Brandashia Hargraves 19 Wisconsin at Platteville did in on intermission, UAM coughed up that eager to learn, energetic and makes everyone better around her.” D3 vs. Arkadelphia@ W 70-35 Tiarra Austin 19 D6 Drew Central* W 60-27 Kiara Franklin 17 two occasions); and a pair of NAIA advantage in the fi rst four minutes D8 vs. Mountain Home& W 46-41 Brandashia Hargraves 14 Division I schools. No NAIA D2 D9 vs. Fayetteville& L 37-76 Shania Smith 10 of the second half—and with 11:43 D10 vs. Berryville& W 49-38 Shania Smith 10 team has fi nished the season un- left trailed by 11, 63-52, to Ouachi- D12 at Junction City* W 55-30 Kiara Franklin 15 MONTICELLO BARN SALES D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 58-28 Brandashia Hargraves 19 beaten. ta. D16 McGehee* W 57-42 Brandashia Hargraves 19 “We told them after the game, D28 vs. Dumas# W 59-26 Taylor Donald 11 Ten points by Jones, with help D29 vs. Maumelle# W 80-60 Taylor Donald 16 ‘You’re not going to win them all. from Mawuenyega, Arnick, Goosby 5HQWWR2ZQ D30 Drew Central# W 65-41 Kiara Franklin 24 J3 Smackover* W 69-41 Brandashia Hargraves 17 Nobody’s perfect’,” Tolin said of and juniors Stephen Glassco Jr. and )UHHGHOLYHU\DQGVHWXS J10 at Drew Central* W 62-35 Brandashia Hargraves 14 his postgame speech to his Weevils. Troy Thomas, helped the Weevils J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 79-26 Brandashia Hargraves 20 ZLWKLQPLOHV J17 Junction City* W 74-48 Kiara Franklin 26 “Good teams that I’ve been around erase that defi cit and fi ght to an 80- J19 at McGehee* W 74-34 Brandashia Hargraves 21 have come back after losses and re- J24 at Warren** W 77-40 Kiara Franklin 19 all tie at the end of regulation. &RQWDFW'HQHWWD-RKQVRQ J26 Fordyce* 5 p.m. ally gotten better. They’ve looked In the extra period, UAM main- J27 at Crossett** 5 p.m. +RXUV0)6DW J31 Hamburg** 5 p.m. back at the end of the year and said, tained a lead but couldn’t shake the F3 Warren** 5 p.m. ‘You know, that loss is the reason we pesky Tigers. In fact, a layup by +Z\6‡0RQWLFHOOR F7 Crossett$** 5 p.m. F9 at Hamburg** 5 p.m. are where we are.’ This might have Ouachita’s Isaiah Harper at :20 gave 870-723-9847 ‡&KHFN F15-18 Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff % TBA been a good deal for our team.” the hosts a two-point lead before ‡&DVK F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA ZZZGHUNVHQEXLOGLQJVFRP F28-M4 4A State Championships, Nashville TBA Still, UAM had a chance to send Goosby’s game-ending heroics. M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games ** Class 4A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) ^ Highland Classic, Highland @ Fordyce Invitational, Fordyce & Centennial Bank Bulldog Classic, Fayetteville # Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Basketball Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium $ Senior Night % at Pine Bluff Convention Center DREW CENTRAL PIRATES (16-5 overall, 9-4 12-3A4A, 4-1 8-3A) COMING TO YOUR DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 at Dermott W 71-69 Montiel Daniels 22 Wooda Bell 22 N18 vs. Hazen@ W 71-38 Montiel Daniels 10 N19 vs. Stuttgart@ W 72-66 Gary Lucas 19 N29 Warren* W 71-38 Montiel Daniels 13 Andrew Minchew 13 D1 Hamburg* W 71-64 Montiel Daniels 21 D2 vs. Alpena% W 64-49 Montiel Daniel 20 D3 vs. Valley Springs% W 74-73 Jalen Williams 14 CAR’S RESCUE! D6 at Monticello* L 62-78 Wooda Bell 20 D9 Crossett* W 61-60 Gary Lucas 16 D12 at Fordyce** L 60-65 Montiel Daniels 14 D16 at Lake Village Lakeside** W 80-68 Montiel Daniels 28 D28 vs. Dermott# L 58-70 Gary Lucas 15 D29 vs. Lake Village Lakeside# W 79-38 Andrew Minchew 13 D30 vs. Dumas# W 61-53, OT Gary Lucas 19 J3 at Warren* W 55-52 Gary Lucas 20 J10 Monticello* L 67-70 Wooda Bell 19 J12 at Hamburg* L 56-59 Montiel Daniels 19 J13 at Crossett* W 55-50 Gary Lucas 12 J17 Fordyce** W 63-53 Montiel Daniels 16 Gary Lucas 16 J20 Lake Village Lakeside** W 55-51 Gary Lucas 21 J24 at Smackover** W 67-46 Wooda Bell 16 J27 McGehee** 5 p.m. J31 at Junction City** 5 p.m. F3 Smackover** 5 p.m. F7 at McGehee** 5 p.m. F10 Junction City$** 5 p.m. F13-18 Class 3A, District 8 tournament, Fordyce TBA F20-25 3A Region 4 regional tournament, Prescott TBA F27-M4 3A State Championships, Bald Knob TBA M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games ** Class 3A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) @ DeWitt Invitational % Mini-State tournament, at Drew Central Gymnasium # Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Basketball Classic, Drew Central Gymnasium $ Senior Night DREW CENTRAL LADY PIRATES (13-8 overall, 8-5 12-3A4A, 2-3 8-3A) DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 at Dermott W 57-49 Ahnya Ridgell 23 N18 vs. Hazen@ W 58-46 Ahnya Ridgell 31 N19 vs. Stuttgart@ L 47-53 Ahnya Ridgell 15 N29 Warren* W 48-44 Ahnya Ridgell 12 Charlayah Ridgell 12 Let us take care D1 Hamburg* W 58-43 Amaya Partman 23 TIRE & AUTO CENTER D2 vs. Alpena% W 54-44 Ahnya Ridgell 21 D3 vs. Valley Springs% L 35-46 Charlayah Ridgell 13 D6 at Monticello* L 27-60 Charlayah Ridgell 11 of your car! 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One of the most disappointing things brought up quickly from the depths, they fense. The ability to build a fi re to get dry Last call for free youth lowed into February, but does not include that can happen to a fi sherman is get a suffer ill effects and die. Throwing them and warm and getting into dry clothing is free supplies. Late fees may be charged citation for doing something he didn’t back due to a length limit would only the only cure. trapshooting opportunity after January. No additions can be made know was a violation. When it comes to result in dead fi sh fl oating everywhere. As spring approaches, though, storms after Feb. 28. hunting and fi shing, there are some twists So, when crappie are down deep, from and tornadic weather become more of This is the last week for youngsters and Persons interested in the program parents to sign up for the Arkansas Youth and turns in the regulations that can trip up December through February, anglers a threat. Such weather poses multiple should call Charles Bridwell at 870-820- Shooting Sports Program in Arkansas. a person, even when they’re trying to do are bound to keep the fi rst 20 they catch threats, including: high winds, fl ooding, 2253 in Bradley County or Terry Koone at Sponsored by the Arkansas Game and everything legally. without worry about the 10-inch minimum inability to navigate or fi nd shelter, light- 870-723-6428 in Drew County. There are Fish Commission, AYSSP offers students Last year, the aggregate limit regulation length rule. If they catch a small fi sh, they ning, falling trees and tornadoes. also teams in Ashley, Union, Lincoln, Dal- in grades 6-12 a chance to participate free was fi nally removed from the books. It set may move to try to fi nd a school of larger The only protection we have from las and other area counties. Contact your in a competitive trapshooting program a maximum limit of 75 as a total daily lim- fi sh, but every fi sh must be kept. local wildlife offi cer or regional AGFC storms is to avoid them. With radar avail- where they can learn gun safety, improve it of all fi sh species, even when the limits When crappie move into shallower offi ce for more details, or check for details able on our cell phones, there’s really no wingshooting skills, and compete with of each species did not exceed the daily waters in March for the spawn, the rules on AYSSP on their website. good excuse for getting caught out on a other students in their county, region, state limit. If a person caught 50 bream and change to accommodate management lake or in the open when a storm arrives. and even at the national level. Legislative watch 30 crappie, they had an illegal aggregate needs. Crappie are then be protected by Even if we ignore the signals in nature The program is about 10 years old, with limit, even though not the 10-inch minimum without stressing An interesting bill was brought to of a sudden stillness, birds going to roost an average of around 6,000 youngsters per over the limit for either the fi sh which are released, which helps my attention this week. It’s House Bill early, a change in the way sounds travel year, around 50,000 students so far. There species. It was time for maintain a healthy base of young adults 1217, fi led by Rep. David Branscum, and a darkening sky, a weather update is is an AYSSP team in most counties in that law to go. which can assure an adequate spawn. R-Marshall. The measure, if it becomes never farther away than our cell phone or Arkansas. Volunteer coaches must pass an There are still come Checking the fi shing rules now can law, would give free hunting and fi shing portable radio. extensive background check and training, things in the regula- help anglers plan their trips, or even licenses to volunteer fi refi ghters who meet It’s important to check the weather be- and be certifi ed by the AGFC. Each is tions which can trip concentrate on species with less regula- certain conditions. fore any spring outing, and keep checking vetted carefully to maintain the integrity up a newcomer to the tion. Catfi shing is a good bet on Chicot, it regularly when unsettled weather is The bill can be found at: http://www. of the program. With a record of no ac- arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/ CHARLES sport. Take crappie with no limit to worry about. And for likely. Fishing can often be awesome right cidents, the program is a perfect blend of Bills/HB1217.pdf in the form in which is fi shing, for instance. those wanting to have fun without limits, before a storm, but those who survive BRIDWELL safety, training, fun and competition. presented to legislators. It is short, uncom- The statewide limit is Lake Monticello is a great place to try for are those who know when to yield to the ARKANSAS Teams from Drew and Bradley counties plicated and to the point. 30 crappie. However, white and hybrid striped bass which have forces of nature, stop fi shing and get to a OUTDOORS there are some lakes are utilizing the Warren Shooting Sports Firefi ghters who make less than $5,000 inadvertently gotten into the lake. There safe place. Those who don’t may not get Complex, a trap and skeet fi eld built on where the crappie limit is no daily limit on these fi sh, and they a year fi ghting fi res, and who “actively a second chance to avoid the dangers of County Road 38 about a mile west of U.S. engage in fi re suppression, rescue, pump is reduced for that specifi c body of water. can easily be caught by casting or trolling storms. The limit may be 20 or less. Highway 63 south of Warren. It’s just operation and other fi refi ghter activity” diving crankbaits along woodlines. Hit ponds fi rst south of the airport. Bradley County Road To add to the confusion, some lakes Yes, the rules and regulations can be and have at least one year of continuous 38 turns west where Arkansas Highway 8 service as a fi refi ghter could be eligible for have length limits as well. Lake Chicot viewed as a spider web of boundaries January 22 is a special day for me. has a daily limit of 20 crappie, and a turns east to Johnsville and Crossett. the free licenses. meant to catch unwitting anglers. But in It’s the anniversary of my oldest son’s The Bradley County Skeet Busters team minimum length limit of 10 inches. At the reality, the rules are designed to protect On the surface, this sounds like a good wedding and that reminds me that fi shing practices on Sunday afternoons at the idea. Volunteer fi refi ghters don’t make lots same time, bass must be a minimum of natural resources and habitat for the can be awesome in winter, especially on 15 inches to keep, and they have no daily shooting range, and will have at least two of money, yet they risk their lives to sup- future. If you dig into the rules and look ponds. On his wedding day, I caught a tournaments this year. One will be a com- limit on catfi sh. Go fi gure. for lakes without limits on certain species, press fi re. It’s a good thing to give them nice bass that exceeded fi ve pounds from petition of teams from the southern region some perks. But where does it end? Even worse, some lakes have seasonal chances are good they’re a good spot to a farm pond on his property. When the of Arkansas, and the other is a statewide Hunter Education instructors are also regulations that vary according to the fi sh for that unprotected species. date rolls around, I think of two happy tournament for the top 16 squads from volunteers, and for many years they month of the year. Take, for example, Wildlife regulations are always good occasions: attending the wedding—and each of the four regions. Only qualifying received a free combination hunting and Lake Monticello. This lake also has a for the animals and fi sh, but use them cor- catching that fi sh. squads will attend the state match. fi shing license if they participated in limit of 20 on crappie, with a minimum rectly, look for the hidden signals they’re Shallow waters warm before deep length of 10 inches. This only applies nine Youngsters load and shoot only one teaching at least fi ve classes per year. A giving, and they can help you fi ll your ice waters. Ponds with dark bottoms soak up months of the year, though. In December shell at a time in rotation with four other few years back someone challenged the chest this year. more sunshine and warm more quickly through February, anglers cannot release squad members. They shoot and rotate legality of this practice, though, and it than clear, deep lakes. The northern coves any crappie and must keep the fi rst 20 they Times change, and as a unit, each taking turn and rotating was halted. The Arkansas Game and Fish and banks get the most exposure to the catch to make their daily limit of 20 fi sh. so do outdoor threats around positions on the shooting fi eld in Foundation stepped up and now pays for It’s enough to make a person begin to winter sun, so they warm more quickly a predictable and set pattern. Shooters these volunteers to get these licenses. think there are folks in Little Rock who Winter is far from over, and we’re still than other parts of lakes and ponds. load only when it’s their turn to shoot and They are not otherwise paid for their sit around trying to fi gure out ways to likely to get some ice and snow, but as So the best place to look for good move from place to place only with an services, including the time they serve or ensnare the public with regulations, trying February melts into March, the threat of fi shing activity this time of year is along unloaded gun. any travel or personal expense they might to trip them up as often as possible so they hypothermia will gradually wane and the northern banks or shorelines of waters To participate, shooters need to own or incur. Firefi ghters receive a small amount can issue citations. However, as one might other threats to safety will become more close to your home. Bass are beginning borrow a shotgun in 12- or 20-gauge. A when they respond to fi res, so there is a expect, the reason is usually in an effort to predominant. Sportsmen must stay abreast to move toward their spawning areas, and full or modifi ed choke is best. Guns with difference. better manage the resource. of changing conditions and adjust their can be caught on worms, soft jerk baits, exposed hammers may not be used, but all I don’t expect this measure to pass, but In the case of Lake Monticello, there’s activities to stay safe in the great outdoors. spinners pulled slowly along and even top- types of actions are acceptable, including in today’s political climate, it’s anyone’s a valid biological reason to manage the Hypothermia, a chilling of the body’s water lures on warm, calm days. doubles, pumps and semi-autos. Each guess. Rather than direct the Game and crappie limit according to their schedule. core temperature below 95 degrees, Crappie will continue to bite from their shooter needs a gun for their use; guns can- Fish Commission to issue free licenses In December, crappie move into the deep remains the No. 1 killer in the outdoors. It movement in deeper sections of the lake to not be shared during shooting on the fi eld. to fi refi ghters, perhaps the departments waters of the lake, which approach 80 feet catches us unaware, strikes when we least their spawning grounds but will move fi rst Those who sign up by Sunday will re- might consider making the perks available deep. Anglers fi shing near the dam can expect it and can take lives quickly even toward warmer waters in northern sections ceive free supplies for the year, including to their fi remen as an incentive. The perks often catch these fi sh, but when they are when temperatures are between 30 and 50 of the body of water, rather it’s small or ammunition, targets, shooting fees, and should not cause a loss of revenue for degrees. Dressing in layers is the best de- hundreds of acres. eye and ear protection. Late signing is al- conservation needs in Arkansas.

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ATTN: Tracy Lindsey W2 of SW3 at a point 211 feet Must pass Arkansas 790 Roberts Drive 2007 Gray Chev Malibu North of the point of beginning, Monticello, AR 71655 VIN#IGIZS58N67F116981 and thence running South along State Criminal Call for Email: [email protected] 2013 Black Nissan Maxima said last mentioned boundary a VIN#IN4AA5AP2DC806104 distance of 211 feet back to the Background Check. Fax: 870-367-6133 1993 Black GMC Suburban point of beginning. Please call Superior SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to Delta Counseling Associates, Inc. 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The within 15 days of this notice. purchaser at said sale shall be STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Unless claimed at Reggie’s required to give bond with ap- Lock and Keys, 205 South proved security to secure the Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here! Hyatt St, Monticello, AR 71655, payment of the purchase price, 870-723-6898. First published and a lien will be retained on January 11, 2017. said land to secure further said HELP WANTED - DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT AUCTION 2003 Cadillac Deville purchase price. TRUCK DRIVERS children $125.00. Includes name VIN# 1G6KD54Y93U112032 WITNESS my hand this 19th change and property settlement FARM & CONSTRUCTION 88673 1/18-1/25 2tc day of January, 2017. agreement. SAVE hundreds. EQUIPMENT AUCTION mmm DRIVER TRAINEES BEVERLY BURKS, NEEDED! Fast and easy. 1-888-733-7165, Thurs. - Fri, Feb.16-17 • 9AM COMMISSIONER call us toll FREE 24/7. IN THE #88685 Become a driver for 2408 Hwy 64 West Wynne, AR 72396 1/25-2/1 2tc Steven's Transport! Equipment to sell at this auction? CIRCUIT COURT mmm FOR SALE NO EXPERIENCE SAWMILLS from only Ad Deadline: Wed. Feb 1st OF PUBLIC NEEDED! New drivers $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MON- Live Online bidding @proxibid.com NOTICE earn $800+ per week! EY with your own bandmill Cut Details: www.witcherauctions.com DREW COUNTY, PAID CDL TRAINING! lumber any dimension. In stock 870-238-1400 AALB#’s 2100, 2101 The Barkada Water Association ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: ARKANSAS is a public water system subject Stevens covers all costs! 10% BP on first $2500 ea. item sold, $250 max BP per item to regulation under the federal 1-877-649-3153 www.NorwoodSawmills.com. COMMERCIAL BANK & Safe Drinking Water Act. Those Drive4Stevens.com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N. TRUST COMPANY regulations require the notifi ca- HUGE NEW YEAR PUBLIC tion of customers whenever a PLAINTIFF Panther Creek Estate Auction Extravaganza violation occurs, and is the ba- HELP WANTED Sunday, January 29 VS. NO. CV-2016-7-4 sis for this notice.The minimum Carports Kit Special 9 A.M. START TIME THE ESTATE OF TERRY number of 3 valid bacteriologi- cal samples, was not received Protect Against 1504 S. Leslie Street, D. ALLEN, DECEASED during September 2016 due to NOW HIRING! Stuttgart, AR 72160 DEFENDANT leakage of sample bottles, either MANUFACTURING hail, snow sun & rain! Over 1000 lots of the fi nest during delivery to or while being We’reENGINEER looking for a quality items you will see at NOTICE OF processed in the state laboratory. auction! Featuring French, The United States Environmen- few good drivers. FORECLOSURE tal Protection Agency (EPA) sets MAINTENANCE: American, English, and design- drinking water standards and er classic home furnishings. SALE has determine that the presence Join • ELECTRICAL Our Team! Antique mirrors, handmade Notice is hereby given that of total coliforms was a possible • MACHINISTS rugs, fi ne glassware, and trea- the undersigned Commission- health concern. $5000 Sign on bonus sures from the attic. We truly er, pursuant to the Decree and The water system did not ob- • GENERAL have something for everyone, Order of the Circuit Court of tain valid results for the total Drivers are home Price good on coliform bacteria during this MAINTENANCE WORKER orders placed $ from the fi nest hunt cupboard Drew County, Arkansas, which every weekend 597 with sitting dogs, to a machinist was rendered on the 19th day of time period and therefore could before Feb 1st January, 2017, in a case which not be sure of the quality of the Great benefits, tool box full of tools. If you are Commercial Bank & Trust drinking water at that time. PLANNER/SCHEDULER Heavy duty galvanized steel. in the market for fi ne antiques Failure to meet this require- paid holidays & miles Company is Plaintiff and the Es- Rated at 90 mph / 20 lbs or just good quality modern tate of Terry D. Allen, Deceased ment does not necessarily mean QUALITY TECHNICIAN that the water was or is unsafe New equipment. snow load. home furnishings, we have it is the Defendant, will on the all! Check our website for over 27th of February, 2017 offer for or that alternate sources of water QUALITYDry ENGINEERvans Easy to assemble. sale at public auction at the front should be used. Fits all passenger vehicles. 700 photos, and make plans door of the County Courthouse The water system re-submitted MIGLocal WELDER family now to attend this outstanding in Monticello, Drew County, water samples in October and event! currently retain the records of Competitiveowned & payoperated & benefi t Call 800-643-8728 Arkansas, to the highest and best OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. TERMS: Cash & checks with bidder the following land situat- safe water for the system. They have also been in communica- Must bepackage 23 years available! of age and have Sherwood, AR | Since 1976 a 10% buyer's premium. All ed in the County of Drew, State major credit cards accepted of Arkansas: tion with the state department to Email,a valid classFax Aor Commercial Mail Resume Drivers to: A parcel of land in the Frac- discuss ways to assure safe de- License. 2 years over the road Home with additional 5% transaction tional West Half of the South- livery of samples in the future. SAF-HOLLAND,experience is Inc. a must. Attn: HR fee. All sales are fi nal, and sold west Quarter (Frl. W2 of SW3) Should you have any questions Sweet as-is. Call J.E. Ponder for more of Section 30, Township 12 concerning this notice, contact P.O. Box 825, Dumas, AR the water system at 870-723- With You for Home info or reserved seating at 870- South Range 6 West, in the City 673-6551 or 870-672-1731 of Monticello, Arkansas, bound- 3698 or the Engineering Section 71639-0825the Long Fax: 870-382-2299 Haul Deal ed by a line beginning at the of the Department of Health at (cell). AALB #787. Preview: point where the West boundary 501-661-2623. randy.fl [email protected] ATTN: HOMEOWNERS! Sat., January 28, 10 a.m. un- of said Frl. W2 of SW3 inter- #88688 ThompsonTrans.net WE NEED 10 HOMES til 4 p.m.; Sun., January 29, 8 sects the Northern boundary of 1/25 1tc orEOE call AA (501) M/F/Vet/Disability 228-8800 a.m. until sale. CHECK OUT mmm FOR METAL ROOFS the right of way of U.S. High- SIDING OR WINDOWS. OUR WEBSITE FOR TERMS MISCELLANEOUS For our upcoming “before OF SALE AND PHOTOS AT and after” brochure. www.pondersauction.com. RELAX AND SAVE! Save Hundreds. Free estimate* SAVE A SAVE $1500 on a new WALK No Money Down Financing. 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