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Photos by Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian END OF THE BEGINNING 2019 graduates from Drew Central (left) and Monticello high schools donned their cap and gowns last week. Drew Cen- tral held its commencement ceremony last Friday at the Drew Central Gym- nasium, while Monticello handed out diplomas Tuesday at Dan Coston Field House. Top: Seventy-one students participated in the Drew Central gradua- tion while Monticello had 140. Bottom: Students at both schools enjoy the accomplishments.
PRESERVING HISTORY City, county CASA volunteers holiday closings In observance of Memo- rial Day on Monday, the support children city of Monticello, Drew County and the state of Ar- kansas will all close their BY MELISSA ORRELL offi ces. [email protected] Part four • In the city: The transfer station will be closed. Mon- For children who experience As part of bringing day’s trash route will run on the devastating trauma of being awareness to Foster Care Wednesday. separated from their families in Arkansas, the Ad- • In the county: The court- and find themselves in the unfa- vance-Monticellonian is house, road department miliar and often confusing legal highlighting the agencies and landfi ll will be closed. system, there is a team of volun- who support our children County trash will not be teers who dedicate their time to in Foster Care. Each week picked up on Monday. Mon- being a voice and a neutral party we will run a story about day’s trash will be picked up for those children. They are the the agencies that support on Tuesday with the regu- Court Appointed Special Advo- the children in our com- lar Tuesday route. All other cates, also called CASA volun- munity. routes will remain the same. teers. Please make sure all trash According to Jerri Willis, is out by 6 a.m. the morning CASA of the Tenth Judicial Dis- of pickup. trict executive director, CASA times.” • In the state: State Cap- volunteers are appointed by a Volunteers for CASA can be itol offi ces and all state judge to speak for the safety and that one person that the child buildings will be closed. well being of abused and ne- knows is there for them and who The State Capitol building glected children. they can learn to trust and who will, however, be open to “We want to be that stable per- won’t leave. visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 son for that child,” said Willis. “Once you sign on to be a “There are so many people that CASA volunteer we do ask that p.m. Monday. As usual, there will be are in and out of their lives when you do a 12-to-18 month mini- Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian they are in foster care. Turn over mum commitment so hopefully a local Memorial Day cer- is really high so you see differ- the case is over in that 18 months WILMAR MEMORIES Barbara Beatty (foreground) and Pat Leggett work to clean the graduation composite photo- emony at 10 a.m. in front ent therapists sometimes or see graphs of the old Wilmar High School before they are transferred to Drew Central High School. The schools consol- of the Drew County Court- and that child only has that one idated for the 1991-92 school year. A team of volunteers has worked to preserve the photos of Wilmar graduates different DHS (Department of house. CASA from 1948 to 1986. The pictures were still in the old school building. The team said it would like to thank the mayor Human Services) workers some- See Page 6A and city council of Wilmar, the DC School Board and to all the volunteers who have helped make this happen.
INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B EXTRA! Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C ROVING REPORTERS Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B EXTRA! OUR 148TH YEAR ;OPZ`LHYTLTILYZVM[OL(K]HUJL4VU[PJLSSVUPHUZ[HќHYTLK NUMBER 21 • 22 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, May 22, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW Market in the Park THE ROVING Market in the Park will be open each Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at the Rod- ney Shelton Foss mini-park, next to the Drew County Detention Center. For more information contact the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741. Library book sale The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Street, is off ering a $5 book sale, with the proceeds going toward library programs. Anyone may fi ll a bag with any book that fi ts in the bag, REPORTERS and it’s just $5—while books last. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. LIHEAP applications The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- tions for Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Look who we found this week! winter regular program. The applications will remain open until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with OH, THE ANTICIPATION home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility: 1) Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) Proof of an electric or gas bill—or other energy related statement—for regu- lar assistance. Applications will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (offi ces are closed on Friday). For more information, contact either Andrea Crowder, Drew County SEACAC rep- resentative, at 870-460-0842 or SEACAC Central Offi ce LIHEAP Program Director Carolyn Davis at 870-226-2668, extension 307. Crowder’s offi ce is located in the Monticello Department of Human Services building, 444 U.S. Highway 425 North. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 408 South Main Street, will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events or for more information, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Support for local schools Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. For more information, contact the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Com- merce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. Library after-school program The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, is conducting its after-school program. This program is off ered from August to May from 3:30-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. These activities are free for children. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Jennifer at 870-367-8583. Ireland, England and Wales tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an edu- cational tour for nine days in June 2020 to England, Ireland and Wales. Students from any school district are eligible to travel. Those taking the tour will experience castles, cathedrals, coastlines and countrysides that will become the classroom for this unforgettable journey. The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnifi cent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick’s in Dub- lin and Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford, students will feel the spirits of history by their side every step of the way. A detailed itinerary of the trip can be reached by visiting eftours.com and watching the video on the England, Ireland and Wales tour. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224- 6545. Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian Yard of the Month GATHERING CROWD Parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends wait for the 2019 Monticello High School graduation ceremony The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is now taking nomina- to begin Tuesday night at Dan Coston Field House. This scene was repeated at the Drew Central High School graduation four days earlier at Drew Central tions for Yard of the Month. Nominations may be made by calling 870-367- Gymnasium. The Advance-Monticellonian congratulates all who earned their diplomas. 6741. Now streaming “A Southern Gothic Tale” a feature fi lm that takes place at Monticello’s own, The Allen House, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The fi lm can also be rented or purchased digitally at Amazon.com. The fi lm features local actors. Best Care Connected: 5 hours online The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Research and Extension Department is off ering a course in Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships through Eff ective Communication through Monday, Sept. 16. To enroll, visit courses.uaex.edu. For more information, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. SATURDAY, MAY 25 SOR meeting The Bayou Bartholomew Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet at 6 p.m. Saturday at Leon’s Catfi sh and Steak House, 3801 Chapel Village in Pine Bluff (about one-fourth mile west of Interstate 530). This is a reorganization meeting to get the dormant chapter reactivated. Members and guests are encouraged to come 30-45 minutes early to socialize before the start of the meeting. The chapter invites new member prospects to come as guests. If interested persons have found an ances- tor who served in the military or in a civilian capacity demonstrating their support of the Revolution, and are interested in membership, they may come—with their spouses—to this meeting. Attendees are responsible for their meals, although there is no requirement to eat while in attendance. For more information, contact EuGene Smith at either 501-757-2543 or 501-253-0487. SUNDAY, MAY 26 Fourth Sunday in May memorial service Union Cemetery and Enon Cemetery in Rye will observe their annual Fourth Sunday in May memorial service and cemetery decoration at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26 at Union Methodist Church in Rye. All families and friends are invited to attend. Should interested persons not be able to attend, but desire to donate to the upkeep of the cemeteries, donations should be mailed to Karen Gage, 1202 U.S. Highway 278 West. For more information, contact Gage at either 870-460-4922 or 870-723-3123. THURSDAY, MAY 30 Census informational meeting There will be an informational meeting for the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Monticello Economic Development Commission building, 204 East Gaines Street. Everyone is encouraged to take part in this important community eff ort to make sure each citizen in counted. SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Monticello Living History Day From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, local historian Meigs Brainard will discuss Drew County’s role in the Civil War as a part of Market in the Park at the Rodney Shelton Foss mini-park, next to the Drew County De- tention Center. Brainard will lecture on discoveries in what became known as the “Skirmish of Monticello or the “Battle of Castor Hill.” Reenactors will show camp life, a fi eld hospital, an artillery battery and an infantry tent. The Trans-Mississippi Relic Hogs will also bring local artifacts as well as items to sell. All are invited. Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home campus carnival Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, which operates the Annie B. Wells Home in Monticello at 745 Old Warren Road, will sponsor an all-day cam- pus carnival on Saturday, June 1 as a way of thanking churches, donors and volunteers for their assistance. This donor appreciation event is open to the public and includes a tour of the campus houses and a meeting with Vera Lloyd youth. For more information, contact the Little Rock home offi ce at [email protected]. MONDAY, JUNE 3 Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association The Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday June 3 at Andrews Chapel Methodist Church, 2461 Barkada Road. Donations for cemetery upkeep are greatly appreciated. Fore more information or to send donations for cemetery upkeep—which are greatly needed, write Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association in care of Cindy Ferrell, 2968 Barkada Road, Wilmar 71675. TUESDAY, JUNE 4 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 7 AND TUESDAY, JUNE 11 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Junior Auxiliary water aerobics The Junior Auxiliary pf Monticello, which has been off ering swimming les- sons to area children for more than 70 years, has added a water aerobics class to its 2019 summer program. The classes will be at 7:15 p.m. nightly Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 11 through Fri- day, June 14 at the Dr. Tim Chase Municipal City Pool in McCloy Park. Cost will be $10 per week. For more information, contact Amanda Westhelle at 614-314-7204. FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Juneteenth sweet potato pie contest As part of the 2019 Juneteenth celebration, there will be a sweet potato pie contest on Friday, June 14 at the meeting room of the Southeast Arkansas
See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 3A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | 3A COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from Page 2A Teacher feature Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. Entry fee is $10 and contestants should bring their homemade pies to the library Editor’s note: Back by popular demand— er but taught high school Psychology and En- at 2 p.m. Entries must be into later than Wednesday, June 5. The winner will receive a $150 cash prize. For more information or entry form, contact and with a new name—the Advance-Monti- glish also. After I had a major knee surgery Wannetta Benton at 870-900-0277. cellonian will continue to highlight one local and couldn’t teach for a year, I decided to educator per week during the school year. pursue my other passion and enrolled in the ONGOING Teachers from Drew Central and Monticello MFA program. • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thurs- school district, as well as the University of I love the students because they keep me day of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Arkansas at Monticello, are eligible for nom- feeling alive and young. I like how I am in Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact 870- inations. Our goal is to highlight accomplish- touch with my fi rst students at UAM, meet 224-1508 by calling or texting. ments inside and outside of the classroom. To their new families and how students share • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. make a nomination, send the name and school their successes with me throughout the years the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each month during of the teacher to [email protected]. and ask for advice or critiques on things they September through May. The meetings take place in the gymnasium at are writing long after they’d graduated.” Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near BY ASHLEY FOREMAN Being an educator is a passion she said she Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or who is interested in Advance correspondent was proud to pass along. learning more about home schooling is welcome to attend. For more infor- “My daughter is an English instructor at mation, contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367-3701. Kansas State University,” Payne boasted. • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to noon Diana Payne is a Michigan native but cur- the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama Restau- rently calls Drew County home. She teaches When new teachers seek her advice, Payne rant, located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in joining is at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. said she tells them to admit it when mistakes are made. No one knows all the answers. welcome to attend. “I grew up in Michigan but had lived in Diana Payne • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected Arizona 20 years prior to moving here,” Payne said she was eager to learn early in children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board Payne said. “I went to college at Northern life. members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. Arizona University for a Bachelors of Sci- She says her inspiration for becoming a “I grew up in a family where my Dutch grandparents rented the apartment down the • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meetings ence in Education and University of Arizo- teacher comes from her time spent volunteer- street and my grandpa would see me walking at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist na for my Masters in Fine Arts in Creative ing in a special education classroom. Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to home from the library, arms fi lled with books, Writing.” “I wasn’t particularly thrilled with being a attend. student, but when I was in high school and and he’d yell from his porch: You won’t fi nd • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West For the past several years, Payne has considering quitting school, I was granted a husband if you keep reading those books,” Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst Thursday of taught creative writing classes and keeps Payne remembered. permission to work as a volunteer in a special every month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. the two university literary journals running: “I’ve never been married, but I doubt that’s • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the fi rst www.foliateoak.com for the undergrads and education classroom in the afternoons, and the reason why. My mom’s education ended Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. www.gravelmag.com for the MFA graduate I absolutely loved working with the kids,” at sixth grade and my dad’s when he graduat- • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at students. Payne noted. ed from high school.” noon every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. “In the past, other than various creative “I’d work in the summer school programs In her spare time, she enjoys, traveling, lo- Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited writing classes, I’ve taught Fundamentals of and in the daycares for the migrant workers cal farmer’s markets and walking. to attend. English, Freshman Comp, Adolescent Liter- in Michigan, then I decided to settle down Note: This is the last Teacher Feature of • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. ature, Minority Literature, and worked with and get a degree so I could become a certifi ed every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, the semester. The series will continue in the 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Sat- students while they were student teaching,” teacher. fall when schools enter the 2019-20 school urday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon Payne added. “I was primarily a special education teach- year. 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 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. Local students honored by state colleges • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, off ers classes in cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages 3-6 can train Special to the Advance ers from Monticello received was among those “Graduating Ryburn graduated summa cum from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. degrees at four colleges and uni- in Honors;” all have completed laude with a bachelor’s degree • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Kaylee Ingram of Monticello versity in The Natural State— a minimum of 18 credit hours in Finance and Accounting. Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each has accepted a Mabel and Emon Arkansas State University, in Honors coursework and are At UAMS in Little Rock, month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Ouachita Baptist University and graduating with a 3.50 or higher Zachary Crossett, Elizabeth • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Mahony Scholarship to attend Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of South Arkan- the University of Arkansas for cumulative GPA. Echols and Jennie Thomasson Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Celebrate sas Communi- Medical Sciences—and one was For both women, this distinc- were among 864 graduates. Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional ty College in named to the Dean’s List. tion was recognized on their Crossett received his Doctor of struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that El Dorado this In Jonesboro, Alexandra diplomas and their formal ac- Medicine (M.D.) degree, while interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large- fall. Borchardt and Hannah Kling ademic transcripts. These stu- Echols earned her Nursing de- group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. She is a were among the May graduates. dents were also presented with gree and Thomasson received At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into 2009 gradu- Borchardt was among those des- a silver Honors medallion and a her Doctorate of Pharmacy men and women and provide a safe place to give and receive positive ate of Drew ignated “Graduating in Univer- certificate in recognition of their (Pharm.D.) degree. support for individual needs. Kaylee Ingram Central High sity Honors;” all have success- accomplishment. And in Searcy, Misty Hill was • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance School. The fully defended an Honors senior In Arkadelphia, Kayla Henry one of 44 students named to the from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in scholarship is thesis, completed a minimum and Halley Ryburn were among College of Pharmacy Dean’s McCloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event is open to the public. The veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. All vet- funded through the SouthArk of 24 credit hours in Honors 345 graduates. Henry graduat- List for spring 2019. Dean’s list erans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. Foundation. coursework and are graduating ed cum laude with a bachelor’s standing is reserved for full-time For more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. While Ingram is just begin- with a 3.50 or higher cumula- degree in Sociology and Chris- students with a 3.80 or higher • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services ning her schoolwork, eight oth- tive grade point average. Kling tian studies/Christian missions; GPA. in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870-367- 9669. • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely Advance-Monticellonian: confi dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been aff ected by another person’s drinking. For more information, contact Jane at 870-723- 2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., which Serving Drew County operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meetings are open to the public. since 1870 • The Monticello Economic Development Commission meets at noon on the fi rst Wednesday of each month at the large meeting room at the MEDC building, 211 West Gaines Avenue. • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Monday at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. 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A Tribute to Our Monticello High School Drew Central High School Soldiers on Memorial Day
Today we honor Congratulations the memories of to our $1000 the brave American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Their courage, commitment and selflessness will always be remembered with Patrick Caleb Scholarship gratitude. We will never forget that freedom is not free. This Memorial Day, we would like to remind everyone to take a moment and remember what this Saffold Whitehurst Recipients! holiday really stands for. BELLEVIEW ESTATES www.unionbnk.com REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE MEMBER FDIC 2/':$55(15'0217,&(//2$5 ID[ CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 22, 2019 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor OPINION 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 [email protected] [email protected] We ll need to be educated on how A time to remember the fallen census will help Memorial Day annually pays homage to America’s ‘real’ heroes Originally called Decoration Day, from OUR VIEW federal employees. But Memorial Day Is it just me, or does there seem to be an influx the early tradition of decorating graves didn’t actually become an offi cial federal of vehicles in Monticello lately? I’m all for city This editorial refl ects the views of the growth but there have been times in the last with fl owers, wreaths and fl ags, Memorial Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. holiday until 1971. month it has taken me almost 30 minutes to get Day is a day for remembrance of those Other opinions on this page may not After World War I, it became an occa- home from the office—and I live less than five refl ect this view. minutes from work. who have died in service to our country. sion for honoring those who died in all Not counting being stopped by the seemingly It was fi rst widely observed on May 30, This event was inspired by local obser- of America’s wars and was then more ever-present trains on South Main at the Rodney Shelton Foss Mini-park, I’ve watched parade 1868 to commemorate the sacrifi ces of vances of the day that had taken place in widely established as a national holiday after parade of cars, trucks, semis and even folks Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of several towns throughout America in the throughout the United States. pulling their boats probably to Lake Chicot on the square as I’ve attempted to cross McCloy Street Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army three years after the Civil War. It’s easy to forget, but Memorial Day or tried to turn left on Gaines Street. of the Republic, an organization of former In 1873, New York was the fi rst state to weekend is much more than an extra day I know the old joke about “Lower Arkansas” designate Memorial Day as a legal holi- goes something like we’re ex- Union sailors and soldiers. off work to spend hosting a backyard bar- cited to get our first traffic light During that fi rst national commemora- day. By the late 1800s, many more cities becue or taking a day trip with the family. in town—and we’ve already tion, former Union Gen. and sitting Ohio and communities observed Memorial Whatever your family does on Monday picked out our colors—but, while our traffic problems may Congressman James Garfi eld made a Day, and several states had declared it a and wherever you are, we urge you to not resemble anywhere near speech at Arlington National Cemetery, legal holiday. take time and remember those who have the headaches experiences in the “real” L.A., as we grow, we after which 5,000 participants helped In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform paid the ultimate price for our freedom. If need to (using my best Barney to decorate the graves of the more than Monday Holiday Act, which established you need a reminder, visit by the monu- HAROLD Fife expression) nip it in the COGGINS bud. 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers Memorial Day as the last Monday in May, ment in front of the Drew County Court- EDITOR’S It’s time for Monticello to who were buried there. in order to create a three-day weekend for house. IDLINGS prepare. Heading into what could be the most important year the city has ever known, we all need to be educated. Where we live I remember a discussion I recently had with Nita McDaniel, the executive director of the Monticello Economic Development Commission, goes long way where she mentioned she’d like for the 2020 U.S. Census to finally put us over the 10,000 popula- in how we vote tion mark. I would, too, but we can’t unless we all pitch in. Coming up at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 Thanks for the cards and good is an informational meeting on preparing for that wishes as I continue to convalesce census. The meeting will be at the MEDC office, from knee surgery. I especially 204 East Gaines Street. All residents of Monticel- hated to miss the Arkansas Rural lo and Drew County are urged to take part in this Development Conference that important community effort to make sure every convened last week in Hot Springs, citizen is counted next year. where many of our city, county We as a newspaper and I as an individual join and state leaders gathered. This McDaniel and Glenda Nichols, the executive conference is organized by the director of the Monticello-Drew County Cham- Arkansas Economic Development ber of Commerce—as well as Monticello Mayor Commission and is designed for Paige Chase and Drew County Judge Robert anyone interested in improving the Akin—in imploring each of us to realize how quality of life in Arkansas’ rural important this census is to our area and how vital communities. it is that each of us represents a number on our Whether one’s legislative district town sign. is urban or rural has a great impact We all need to know why the census is so im- on how we vote. Forty-one percent portant. Hospitals, fire departments, schools, and of Arkansans are housed in rural even roads and highways depend on accurate cen- counties. That contrasts with the sus counts. The census can shape many different remainder of the U.S. in which only aspects of our community. 14% of the population lives in rural Each year, the results help determine how more areas. than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed Legislative to states and communities. committees Of course, it’s also mandated by the Constitu- continue to tion: The United States has counted its population meet in the every 10 years since 1790. Regardless of that law, Interim and the knowing the accurate number of residents in an House and Sen- area like Monticello can mean million of dollars Time for expanding broadband now ate Committees to be used for infrastructure and making our for Agriculture, city a better place in which to live and raise our LEANNE Forestry and children. Last week, I released the details of the essential to modern life that we can’t ig- hour movie in about 10 minutes. BURCH Economic Moreover, the census determines how states go Arkansas State Broadband Plan. This nore people who don’t have it. Students On the day we released the plan, I Development about the redistricting process—and which states is the plan that will expand high-speed need access to do their schoolwork at received an email from a man who lives ARKANSAS convened at gain or lose a congressional seat (For instance, broadband Internet to the rural areas of home. For many, broadband is essential in a wooded rural area in the southeast HOUSE REPORT the conference, did you know Arkansas once had seven Congress- Arkansas. for access to health care information and corner of the state. The closest town is where they men?). States also receive hundreds of billions The time for services. We buy merchandise and pay nine miles away. heard updates on the Big River of federal dollars per year—dollars guided by expanding broadband our taxes over the Internet. He said that the high-speed Internet Steel plant in Osceola and CZ- census data—that help fund the whole range of all over the state is To ensure that no one is left behind he uses is expensive, but even the fast USA, which has chosen Little Rock federal programs that benefit states, including in- now. As recently as simply because they choose to live in a Internet he pays for is slow. as its headquarters to manufacture frastructure, health care and the social safety net. 30 years ago, the idea rural area, we have developed this plan. He said his Internet service is so slow fi rearms in the U.S. The House and To ensure that they conduct accurate redistrict- of the Internet was The goal of the plan is to provide that he couldn’t download the news story Senate Committees on City, Coun- ing each cycle and that they are allocated their as foreign to most high-speed broadband to every area of so he could read about this plan. He ex- ty, and Local Affairs also convened fair share of federal dollars, states and local gov- ASA people as the concept the state with a population of at least 500 pressed the frustration that many in rural at the conference, where they were ernments have incentive to help get out the count. of electricity was to people by 2022. This is ambitious but areas feel. This plan will resolve many of given a review of the programs HUTCHINSON There are several options for doing so. The people 200 years ago, doable. these issues. and grants offered by the AEDC first is the Local Update of Census Addresses, or GOVERNOR’S but we have seen the The standard is 25/3, which means we I am grateful to Dr. Nathan Smith Division of Rural Services. LUCA—the sole chance for governments at the REPORT technology grow to will provide Internet at the speed of 25 of the Arkansas Development Finance At the conference, Gov. Asa state, tribal and municipal levels to review and the point that it is megabits per second for downloading Authority, who oversaw the work to pro- Hutchinson presented grants comment on the master address list that will be almost as essential to our daily life as data and three megabits per second for duce this plan, and to all the private-sec- totaling $586,633.14 to 49 cities used to conduct the census. The more accurate electricity. uploading. You might ask, “What does tor partners who assisted him. This is one and counties throughout Arkansas. the address list, the easier and more accurate the Power companies and government this mean in real life?” The Arkansas more way that we are making Arkansas Rural Services grants fall into one count. Local officials are best placed to update have accepted the social obligation to Democrat-Gazette explained it best. This an even better place to live and work. of three programs: the Rural Com- the list, given new boundaries, construction and see that electricity is broadly available. means you can download a song in one To read the entire plan, go to my web- munity Grant Program, the County zoning. Likewise, broadband has become so second, and you can download a two- site at governor.arkansas.gov. Fair Building Grant Program and Aiding an accurate count is good policy in oth- the Arkansas Unpaved Roads er ways, too, because many state programs rely Grant Program. All require a 50% on census data to distribute funds to localities matching grant to be eligible for the and communities. Census data can help identify programs. demographic trends early, giving legislators time Senate plays major role in expansion The conference also focused to address future needs and craft solutions. And on workforce development. The census data is used by businesses, especially AEDC helped sponsor the confer- The goal of the new Arkansas State speed broadband. But other neighbor- of wireless and communications tech- ence and it has the ability to train small business owners. In fact, the U.S. Census Broadband Plan, announced by Gov. Asa hoods do have high-speed access, so a nology through new products such as Bureau provides tools such as the Census Busi- individuals to provide the workforce Hutchinson, is to make high-speed Inter- map can be deceptive because it would 5G technology. Its goal is the building of to assist new and existing industry. ness Builder to help businesses use census data to net access available to all communities of indicate that the entire town has a capa- new small cells and the antennas needed their advantage. One of their successful programs more than 500 people by the year 2022. bility of 25 mbps/3 mbps. to make them work. Act 999 allows is the Arkansas Career Readiness James Madison, one of the founders of our The announcement specifi cally cites According to the announcement, about government entities to make agreements great country and the fourth President of the Certifi cate, which is a credential that three Senate bills that have become law 251,000 people in Arkansas live in areas with private companies to use public informs employers that a person United States, argued vehemently in favor of in- and have streamlined the process of with no Internet access. About 641,000 rights-of-way for those facilities. cluding the census—known as the enumeration— possesses basic workplace skills. setting up communi- Arkansas residents have Internet access, Also mentioned in the announcement More than 59,000 high-skilled po- See EDITOR Page 5A cations technology in but not high-speed Internet. was Act 813 of 2017, which allows for sitions have gone to persons trained under-served areas. About 721,000 have access to only the creation of public-private partner- through the CRC program. The Arkansas plan one Internet provider, so they cannot ships. The partnerships are not limited to To learn more about the confer- ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN uses the standard for switch to another company if they are computer and communications projects. ence and also the many programs high speed Internet as unsatisfi ed with their quality of service. They can be for new facilities at schools, and grants that were presented, go 25 mbps/3 mbps. That Now, there are 136 companies providing prisons, recreation centers, utilities, to www.arkansasedc.com. Serving Drew County since 1870 means your Internet Internet service in Arkansas. water and sewer systems, hospitals and I always enjoy hearing from EDDIE connection is capable During this year’s regular session, libraries. constituents, and recently had a TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher of downloading 25 the legislature approved two new acts Expanding broadband access through- question that bears sharing. The CHEATHAM HAROLD COGGINS .... Editor/Sports Editor megabits per second to promote expansion of broadband in out Arkansas is important for many question concerned the current ARKANSAS and uploading three areas that are lacking. Act 198 of 2019 reasons. It will improve health care, by concealed carry laws in Arkansas MELISSA ORRELL ...... Staff Writer SENATE REPORT megabits per second. allows local governments to get involved making transmittal of medical records and what types of buildings or The plan will ben- in the creation of new Internet service. In faster and by allowing more video-con- businesses are such that someone Published each Wednesday by: efi t many residents partnership with private companies, local ferencing. It will improve all aspects of with a concealed carry license of urban areas, as well as those in rural entities can apply for federal funding, DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. education. It will promote economic de- cannot enter. areas. In many Arkansas towns there are loans and grants. CHEATHAM BURCH 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 neighborhoods lacking access to high Act 999 of 2019 promotes the growth See Page 5A See Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | 5A BURCH Gratitude for our service members should be everyday occurrence Continued from Page 4A While it may seem like the members talents for the greater good. The men gratitude endures in perpetuity. The experience taught us one of the most The concealed carry program is of the U.S. Senate—much like America and women who serve in our military We simply cannot thank our service valuable lessons I continue to carry with administered through the Arkansas itself—are strongly divided on issues of embody what it means to be a giver. members enough for the tremendous me today—through their service to our State Police. The laws concerning national policy, I can say without a doubt I know my fellow Arkansans share my sacrifices they make to ensure that we country, the men and women of our mil- this program, how to obtain a li- that we are all united in support of our gratitude and appreciation for all of our can continue to live in the greatest, free itary are part of something much bigger cense, and prohibitions for carrying troops and their efforts to protect and military personnel and their families who country the world has ever known. than themselves. are all outlined on the ASP website defend our nation and sacrifice at home while their loved ones As the son of an Air Force Master My father was not only my hero but, (www.asp.arkansas.gov) under the its ideals. are abroad. Sergeant, I learned at a young age about as a World War II veteran, he and his tab “licensing.” I encourage every- The men and women Our state has a storied military the sacrifices our men and women in fellow service members in my hometown one to be familiar with that site, as who wear our nation’s heritage and a long, proud history of uniform make. I also learned very early of Fort Smith were embraced in the same it is constantly updated and fi lled uniform selflessly supporting our nation’s defense. Troops on, that military families face unique manner by the community as a whole. with a great deal of interesting and serve. They are fully stationed in the state served our country challenges. It truly is a family affair. The respect and admiration our com- helpful information. aware of the risks they honorably even before it was admitted to My father joined the National Guard munity displayed for military members Thank you for the privilege of face. Despite that, they the Union. while he was in high school and, in the wasn’t faked or forced. It was genuine. serving as State Representative. bravely put them- JOHN Today, Arkansans stationed around middle of his junior year, his unit was And it remains just as strong today in I’d love the opportunity to come selves in harm’s way BOOZMAN the globe and our personnel at the Little shipped out to prepare for World War II. communities across our great nation. visit with your group and discuss to defend our country, legislation that was passed in the U.S. SENATE ideals and allies around Rock Air Force Base, Camp Robinson, He remained in the Air Force long after While those displays will be more General Session, or just come see REPORT the world. Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Pine the war was over, serving more than 20 publicly visible during National Military your business and discuss how the They didn’t choose Bluff Arsenal and Fort Chaffee continue years. Appreciation Month, the feelings of re- state can better assist you. Give this life to seek recognition, awards to make The Natural State proud. The example set by my father’s spect, admiration and gratitude will carry me a call at 870-460-0773, contact or honors. Like those who wore the We highlight their service during the military career—and the lessons we on long after the end of this month. Our me on Facebook @BurchforAR uniform before them, they chose the path month of May—which includes six mil- learned growing up in a military fami- nation is eternally grateful for the sacri- or email me at leanne.burch@ of a higher calling, desiring to use their itary-related national observance days— ly—helped my siblings and me prepare fice of every service member working to arkansashouse.org. I look forward as a way to express our gratitude. That for a productive, service-centered life. keep America safe, strong and free. to hearing from you. DREW COUNTY EHC COUNCIL PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP CHEATHAM Ebony East End EHC meets Special to the Advance Continued from Page 4A velopment, and make opportunity The Ebony East End Extension Homemakers more nearly equal in all geograph- Club met on May 14 at Grand Manor. The meeting ic areas of the state. was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by club president It will prepare us for the next Sherry Toney. She also led the song “Oh My Dar- ling Clementine.” era, when broadband technology The Lord’s Prayer and club prayer were repeat- will allow transmission of even ed by all in attendance. Secretary Demetria Tay- greater amounts of data than is lor called the roll with everyone naming a good possible now. source of calcium. New members were present. Except for the most visionary Taylor read the minutes of the last meeting. among us, the current standard Janice Edwards gave the treasurer’s report. In of 25 mbps would have seemed unfinished business, Toney thanked everyone for unthinkable in the 1990s, when it attending the spring council meeting despite the was necessary in many households inclement weather. to unplug the telephone to access In new business, there was discussion of if the the Internet. The telephone would club wanted to display a booth at the Drew County have been a “landline” and many Fair and preparing for the annual club picnic. consumers referred to the Internet The leadership training topic was “Clean and as the “World Wide Web.” Green.” The new Broadband Plan recog- Here’s a helpful hint: Perk up soggy lettuce by nizes that Internet service in Amer- adding lemon juice to a bowl of cold water and ica has become like electricity and Photo courtesy of Claudia Horton soak for an hour in the refrigerator. running water, in that now it is so AWARD RECIPIENT The Drew County Extension Homemakers Council recently presented a scholarship to Braden D. Taylor (right). And the thought for the month is: Never make essential that government assumes The $1,000 University of Arkansas at Monticello scholarship will be used during the 2019-2020 school year. Taylor, a Little Rock native promises when you’re happy and never make deci- the responsibility of helping to who attended Bauxite High School, is currently a sophomore majoring in English Literature. He has attended a number of professional sions when you’re angry. make it available where the private conferences where he has made presentations that were competitive with other speakers, who were graduate students. He is already The meeting was adjourned by reading the club sector cannot afford to. being recruited for graduate study in several programs. With Taylor is his UAM advisor, Dr. Kay Walter. creed.
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visits or anything like that. As paid staff CASA members we make sure that we partner with our volunteers and show them how Continued from Page 1A to call the parents, foster parents or the schools to schedule those interviews CASA volunteer,” Willis added. and we will even do the interview for For a child in the foster care system them and they can see how it is done that one person who sticks through it all until they are comfortable. and isn’t paid to be there is an important “We understand that not everybody is piece of the puzzle when their lives can comfortable going into homes,” contin- seem to be turned upside down. ued Willis. “That is something we can “We have a child now that says ‘I’m not train them on. Once you volunteer you comfortable talking to DHS because they do get to where you are comfortable go- are paid and that’s their job they have to ing into the homes.” do that,’ ” stated Willis. “ ‘I don’t trust Being a volunteer force helps every- them.’ But that volunteer was able to say one involved in the process. ‘Hey, I’m here out of the goodness of my “We are a non-biased party that reports heart. I’m not here because I am paid, it’s directly to the judge. We are under the a volunteer position and I am here solely same confi dentiality as everyone else be- to help you and make sure your needs are cause we are an offi cer of the court. We being met.’ “ aren’t able to give information to parents, Building trust with the child is essen- foster parents, anybody so that makes peo- tial to the CASA volunteers being able ple feel a little more comfortable telling to do their jobs. us the different information” stated Willis. “If the child needs a doctors ap- “We tell out volunteers, trust but verify. pointment and they aren’t comfort- For example, mom may say she is working able talking to DHS worker about it,” at McDonalds. We will trust her and say explained Willis, “we can let the DHS ‘Oh that’s great’ and we tell the volunteers worker and the child’s attorney know. make sure you are building that parent up You hear all sorts of different things. if he or she is doing good. Make sure you Even the parent is sometimes more praise them for what they have been do- comfortable with the CASA volunteer ing and then after you are done, just verify just because we are not the ones who the information. Call and ask if they are removed the child (from the home). an employee, stop by when they are sched- According to volunteer Jamie Palm- Mellissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian uled to work and order a sweet tea. That er, she spends time face timing with the JOIN IN Monticello Police Offi cer William West hands out balloons at the May 1 gathering on the downtown square noting Foster Care way you can report to the judge that you child she volunteers with. Awareness Month. The balloons signifi ed the children currently in foster care in the Tenth Judicial District. have seen the parent there.” Volunteering for CASA is not a part Five counties, Chicot, Ashley, Drew time gig or a volunteer opportunity to the biological parents. All the information gathered by the unteers, we will go to school visits with and Bradley, 3,941 square miles is what pick up in your spare time. According “You check in on their school record, CASA volunteer is then reported to the the volunteers,” continued Willis. “We CASA for the Tenth Judicial District to Willis, the training is intensive and you check in on their therapy records, judge. partner with that volunteer as much as covers. Once a volunteer is assigned the time taken up supporting the child you check in with the foster parent,” “CASA is a fact based organization possible until they feel comfortable to a family, regardless of where in the or children on the cases can be a lot. stated Willis. “You also check in with so no matter how we feel,” said Willis, working on a case.” state that child ends up being in foster “We train everyday community mem- the parent to see if the home is suitable “even if we are upset with a parent or Willis and the other staff members care, the volunteer is still on that case bers and we go through a thirty hour in- for the child to live in. Make sure that something, you have to put your per- understand that the job of the volun- and will drive to see the child or chil- tensive training to weed out the people they are following their court orders. sonal feelings aside and you have to re- teers can be overwhelming and while dren involved. who may not understand the importance If they have to do parenting classes, if port on what those facts are.” some volunteers come from professions According to Willis, the volunteers of CASA and how much time it actually are reimbursed for their mileage when they have to do therapy.” Willis also stressed that the volunteers that have trained them a little more in takes,” said Willis. “So we do an intense traveling to see their children or when Authority to check on records and to are not left wondering how to do their dealing with these situations, not ev- training that national CASA has sent to all driving to court dates, etc. All money the programs. After we train you how to know what is going on in the child’s life court appointed job. The paid staff of eryone has and CASA wants everyday that supports the organization is ob- work on cases. We partner each volunteer and the case is given to the CASA vol- CASA is there to support them all the way. community members to be a stabilizing tained through grants and donations. with one case so you will work with one uneer by the judge. “As paid staff, we work with our vol- force in the life of a foster child. Right now CASA needs volunteers family and however many children are in- “You have a judge that signs a court unteers,” said Willis. “We have an offi- “You get some volunteers who have and board members for all counties. volved in that case and you do everything order that gives us the ability to get that cial court document that we fill out that worked in family services before or Anyone interested in finding out you do as if it was your child.” information from those places,” stated lets the judge know how the children they have worked with Beacon or other more information about volunteering As if it were the volunteer’s child. Willis, “even if they are HIPPA (Health are doing, how the parents are doing organizations so they are a little more or being a board member can contact That includes checking on the child’s Insurance Portability and Accountabil- as far as their court order. We sit down comfortable,” said Willis,”but we may CASA of the Tenth Judicial District at progress in school and therapy and ity Act) covered. We gather all that in- with the volunteers and write that.” have people come in that work at the 870-831-9356, 870-367-9449 or visit checking in with the foster parent and formation.” “We go to home visits with the vol- bank and they have never done home their website CASAofthe10th.org. Arkansas’ food insecurity remains second highest in nation
Special to the Advance to enough food for an active, secure. Other congressional elected officials to strengthen icans), including nearly 12 mil- • The estimated rate of child healthy life. More than 518,960 district numbers are just as dis- the federal nutrition safety net,” lion children (or 1 in 6 children) food insecurity is higher than Arkansas struggle to get enough turbing: District 1 has 137,440 said Kathy Webb, Arkansas LITTLE ROCK—Feeding are food insecure. the rate of overall food insecu- America, a nationwide network to eat. Of that total, 167,440 are people (19%); District 2 has Hunger Relief Alliance execu- • Rural counties account for rity. of 200 food banks leading the children. 132,840 people (17.4%) and tive director, “and create flex- 63% of all U.S. counties but ac- The report ranks The Natural District 3 has 114,040 people ible options for those in rural • The national food budget effort to end hunger in Ameri- count for 78% with the highest ca, released its annual Map the State second in childhood food (14.1%). areas and those without access rates of food insecurity. shortfall, or total annualized Meal Gap report recently. The insecurity behind New Mexico. The report also includes to summer meals in urban areas. need among everyone estimated 2019 report (based on 2017 One in four Arkansas children, county-by-county breakouts of Working with schools, • Of U.S. counties with the data) focuses on county and or 23.6 percent, are at risk of household and child food inse- non-profits, businesses, and all highest rates of food insecurity, to be food insecure, stands at congressional district food in- hunger. curity in each state. This pro- levels of government gives us 83% are in the South. $21 billion as of 2017. security and county level food Food insecurity by Congres- vides a comprehensive state- opportunities for success. But cost in the United States. sional district is similarly dis- wide assessment that local and not if federal programs are cut.” Arkansas remains second concerting. District 4, which state leaders can use in devel- Other key national findings: highest in the nation at 17.3% covers Monticello and South- oping goals and strategies to re- • The U.S. Department of of households whose members east Arkansas, has 134,640 (or duce hunger. Agriculture estimates that 40 ILLNESS OR may experience a lack of access 19%) people who are food in- “We continue to ask our million people (or 1 in 8 Amer- INJURY? Return to your www.mymonticellonews.net lifestyle quickly with our expert Rehab Care! 145 Gatesway Drive Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 3314sf, in a wonderful subdivision 1- Ê " Ê INPATIENT OR in close proximity to Monticello -/ - OUTPATIENT Country Club. Den with gas ÀUHSODFH DQG EHDXWLIXO ZRRG ceiling. Master bedroom with gas Grillin’ , -Ê WHEN ONLY THE ÀUHSODFH DQG SULYDWH EDWK ZLWK ,"1 Ê walk-in closet. Wooden deck, &Chillin’ BEST WILL DO! " ½/Ê large yard and so much more. Call Monticello Realty today for your - // Ê appointment to see all this home has to offer. ",Ê --Ê , -Ê*", Ê / Ê/ ÊÊ 1//-]Ê, -Ê YOUR NEEDS AND GOALS ARE OUR #1 CONCERN. NTICEL -/t EÊ - O LO MREALTY Virginia Ward, Principal Broker McKievers The Woods of Monticello Jared McCain, Agent £ÇΣÊ} Ü>ÞÊ{ÓxÊ-ÕÌ ÊUÊ ÌViÊUÊnÇäÎÈÇ{ÓÇ Health and Rehabilitation Center 2IÀFH+Z\6 6Ã>]Ê >ÃÌiÀV>À`]Ê iLÌÊEÊ /ÊV>À`ÃÊ>VVi«Ìi`ÊUÊ7iÊ>««ÀiV>ÌiÊÞÕÀÊLÕÃiÃà ZZZPRQWLFHOORUHDOW\SURSHUWLHVFRP `>ÞÊÊÀ`>ÞÊn\ääÊ>ÊÊx\ääÊ«ÊUÊ->ÌÕÀ`>ÞÊn\ääÊ>ÊÊ£ÓÊ 367-6852 | 1194 N. Chester St. | www.woodsofmonticello.com Exciting News KEEP YOUR FUTURE COMING IN JULY! Relax BRIGHT Rejuvenate The greatest gift you can give yourself is to be alcohol and Revive drug free!
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Orlean Hoover Horn HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Class Camry Gardner of the U.S. ise Jones Harris of Little Rock; two May 18, 2019 at his home. He Air Force stationed at Altus AFB in daughters, Rhonda (Jim) Reilly of was born May 3, 1938 in Drew Orlean Hoover Horn, 96, of The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Oklahoma; two sisters, Stephanie Bonnerdale (Hot Spring County) County to the late Jesse Leon- Monticello passed away Thurs- funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about (Boris) Fisher-Dietrich of Golden and Carmen (Charles) Tucker of ard Young and Ester Maewood day, May 16, 2019 at The Woods furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Isles, Ga. and Dorsey Fisher of Rye; a sister, Almarieda Hyatt of Webb Young. of Monticello Health and Reha- ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Atlanta; one brother, Dalton “Mau- Pine Bluff; four grandchildren, In addition to his parents, he bilitation Center. She was born [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. rice” Fisher of Loganville, Ga.; and Allison White, was also preceded in death by a April 17, 1923 in Star City to 11 grandchildren. Travis Reilly, brother, Tommy Young. the late Earl and painting. In addition to her phenson-Dearman. Funeral services were held at Lisa Davis and Survivors include his wife, N. Hoover and parents and husband, she was Online guestbook: www.ste- The Word Church of Monticello. Kacy John- Candy Greco Young of Wilmar; Maudie Bar- preceded in death by one sister, phensondearman.com. Services were entrusted to Paradise son; and 10 one son, Ryan Young of Wilmar; rett Hoover. Geraldine Hoover Nance. (Paid obituary) Funeral Home of Monticello. great-grand- one stepson, Johnny Clemons Jr. She was Survivors include one son, Ronald Gardner George Rodgers Harris children. of Hampton; one daughter, Rob- the widow Robert (Teresa) Horn of Mon- Funeral ser- bin Curry of Woodlawn; and six of Charles ticello; one sister, Lavonne H. Ronald Gardner, 57, died Sun- George Rodgers Harris, 86, of vices were grandchildren, Kylee Caldwell, Garvin Horn, Curtis of Monticello; two grand- day, May 12, 2019. He was the son Calmer (Cleveland County) died Monday, May 20 at Enon Mission- Kensley Young, Tarren Young, a housewife daughters, Ashley (Michael) of Dalton Fisher Jr. and the late May 16, 2019 in Little Rock. He ary Baptist Church. Burial was in Tanner Young, Katie Curry and HORN and was a Booker of Star City and Bethan- Martha L. Fisher. He was born De- was born October 30, 1932 in Ran- Enon Cemetery by Frazer’s Funer- Jonathan Curry. member of Pu- nee Horn of Monticello; and two cember 31, 1961 in Monticello. dall (Cleveland County) to Ethel al Home. Graveside service was held laski Heights United Methodist great-grandchildren, Jarrett and Survivors include his father, Dal- Rodgers Harris and Edward Harris. Online guestbook: frazerfuneral- Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Wil- Church and Campground United Adalynne Booker. ton Fisher Jr. of Monticello; four He was a U.S. Air Force veter- home.com. mar Cemetery. Methodist Church. Graveside service was held children Antonio “Tony” Remley an, preceded in death by his parents Robby Gene Young Visitation was Monday eve- She graduated from Drew Monday, May 20, 2019 at of Wilmar, Rachael Gardner of and a brother, Kenneth Edward ning at his home. Central High School in 1940 Pinecrest Cemetery in Alexan- Monticello, Lakedra “Nae” Gard- Harris. Robby Gene “Rob” Young, Online guestbook: www.ste- and enjoyed working in the yard der. Arrangements were by Ste- ner of Pine Bluff and Airman 1st Survivors include his wife, Elo- 81, of Wilmar died Saturday, phensondearman.com.
Survey: More HISTORY MINUTE illegal passing Memorial Day is act of remembrance for families Special to the Advance
LITTLE ROCK—Arkan- BY KENNETH BRIDGES South. In those moments, the po- tivity but became an important their widows passing on, their In 2018, the Department of sas school bus drivers recent- Advance correspondent litical and ideological divisions tradition. Annual Decoration children and grandchildren con- Veterans Affairs manages 135 ly reported an alarming 884 that had separated North and Day activities included work tinued to honor the memories of national cemeteries, including instances of motorists ille- After the guns fall silent and South for so long fell away, and at cemeteries for both northern the Civil War and added those gally passing stopped school five in Arkansas. Hundreds of the parades pass by, how should a bitter foes and separated families and southern dead and educating who died in their generation’s thousands of Americans have buses in one day. family, friends and a community were reunited in grief. children about the importance of great conflict. died in American wars since the A total of 3,896 school continue to remember those who Some southerners were setting the day. Though it was recognized by bus drivers representing 227 nation’s founding, and Memorial give their lives for their country? aside days to honor the Confeder- As early as the 1880s, Deco- many states as a holiday and school districts participated While politicians and scholars acy’s fallen. Starting in 1866, the Day is but one moment to stop in the yearly, one-day survey ration Day began to be called had expanded into an honored debate the impact of particular Ladies Memorial Association in Memorial Day, and this only be- tradition in many communities, and reflect on what they died for. that occurred on April 24. wars, those closest to those men Georgia began marking April 26 Though these men and women This refl ects an increase from came more common in the early it was not a holiday observed at and women who perished in war as a day of remembrance, mark- 1900s. After World War I, the the same time nationwide. Grad- were but ordinary people with April 2018, when 3,258 bus are left with the bitter tears and ing the anniversary of the surren- drivers representing 194 dis- scope of Decoration Day began ually, it expanded to include all their own lives and dreams for broken hearts. der of Confederate Gen. Joseph tricts participated and report- to change. those men and women who died the future, they died so that oth- As a way to honor the fallen E. Johnston as Memorial Day, an More than 117,000 Amer- in all wars. ed 857 instances of illegal observance that soon spread. Af- ers may have theirs. passes. and grieve their loss, Memorial ican soldiers died in just a few In 1968, President Lyndon ter 1868, southern states began Dr. Ken Bridges is a Profes- During the April 24 morn- Day was established as a day for months of fighting in Europe in Johnson singed the Uniform that purpose. The modern obser- making Confederate Memorial sor of History and Geography ing and afternoon bus routes, 1917 through 1918. Monday Holiday Act into law, at South Arkansas Community bus drivers recorded the vance has its roots in the Civil Day into state holidays. War. However, some organizations, Though Armistice Day on which created the three-day College in El Dorado where he number of instances where Nov. 11 (which became Veterans Memorial Day weekend, mov- motorists passed stopped It had been a tradition for such as the Grand Army of the lives with his wife and six chil- many years in many areas up to Republic, a society of Union war Day in 1954) came to honor the ing it from the May 30 date school buses that had their service of the soldiers of World that so many states already ob- dren. He is the author of seven red lights fl ashing. Accord- the 1860s, but especially in the veterans, helped establish and books, and his columns can be rural South, for cemetery asso- spread the tradition of Decora- War I, the tradition of honoring served. Since 1971, as part of ing to Act 166 of 2019, it is those who died in wartime con- that act, Memorial Day has been found in more than 40 papers illegal for motorists to pass a ciations, churches and families tion Day in Arkansas. The orga- to take a day in spring to clean nization was founded shortly af- tinued. Now more than 50 years observed on the last Monday in across Arkansas. Dr. Bridg- stopped bus with its red lights es can be reached by e-mail at fl ashing, as students are get- the wild growth of weeds at the ter the Civil War. In 1868, Union after the end of the Civil War, May as an official federal holi- ting on and off the bus at that graves of loved ones as well as Gen. John A. Logan, now head of and with those survivors and day. [email protected]. time. If convicted, the fi nes plant flowers or decorate the the Grand Army of the Republic, for doing so range from $500 graves in some way. As much as called for Decoration Day to take to $2,500. it was an act of remembrance and place on May 30 of that year to Your Hometown Pharmacy Of the 884 instances, sur- respect for those who had passed honor the deceased of both sides. vey results show that 491 on, it was also a time for com- Why the particular day was chosen has been a matter of spec- 201 E. Gaines St. instances occurred during munities and families to come Monticello, AR the afternoon versus 393 in together. ulation by historians for some the morning. A total of 711 There had already been spe- time. Some theorize that it was (870) motorists passed from the cial observances at cemeteries chosen to avoid marking the an- front of the bus. While a for the Civil War fallen while niversary of any particular battle City Drug 367-5301 small number, 12 frighten- the war still raged on. After the or major event in the war while ing instances occurred where Civil War had ended in 1865, the others believed it was for more Mon-Fri motorists passed on the right nation mourned the loss of near- practical purposes given the later Getting to 'ULYHWKUX,Q7RZQ'HOLYHU\ 8am-6pm “The Root” side of the bus where students ly 700,000 lives. Brother had arrival of spring in the North. &XVWRP&RPSRXQGLQJ1XWULWLRQDO&RQVXOWLQJ Saturday enter and exit the bus. This is fought against brother; cousin The organization faltered in of the Problem. 8am-12pm compared to 872 instances had fought against cousin. the South in the 1870s and was :RPHQ·V+HDOWK +RUPRQH5HVWRUDWLRQ7KHUDS\ where motorists passed on Shortages of food and medi- reorganized across the region in the bus driver’s left side. cine and disruptions of the few the 1880s, with dozens of chap- Kaleigh Collins Bride-elect of Myra Evans Bride-elect of “In almost every case, mo- basic services that existed added ters in Arkansas. Decoration torists who are travelling in to the civilian deaths across the Day activities were just one ac- Zachary Tapp - June 1, 2019 Aaron Flemister - June 15, 2019 the opposite direction of the bus also must stop when they AT see a stopped school bus with 367-5301 Kimberly Long Bride-elect of Meghann Laborn Bride-elect of 201 E. Gaines CITY DRUG its red lights fl ashing,” Ow- Monticello Monument Company Nicholas Akers - June 1, 2019 Rex Fletcher - July 27, 2019 ens said. “In these cases, stu- • All colors of granite available dents may need to cross the India Chancelor Briede-elect of Allison Kelley Bride-elect of Gracie Johnson Bride-elect of road in front of the bus to get • Can duplicate existing memorials Bradley Bittle - May 18, 2019 to their destination.” Cody Ray - June 8, 2019 Hunter Wilkerson - July 27, 2019 The Arkansas Division • Financing Available of Public School Academic • Can design your own memorial Facilities and Transportation Allison Eubanks Bride-elect of • Located in Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Ali Jeffers Bride-elect of Hannah James Bride-elect of conducts the survey each Logan Fife - May 25, 2019 year at the request of the Na- Devin Burton - June 8, 2019 Nathan Musso - August 11, 2019 tional Association of State “Serving all of Southeast Arkansas” Directors of Pupil Transpor- Brooke Morgan Bride-elect of Amber Evans Bride-elect of tation Services. The survey Hwy. 425 N., Monticello • 367-2451 Brittney Harrison Bride-elect of results help both the national Trey Outlaw - May 25, 2019 Gary Hoskins - June 15, 2019 Jacob West - August 24, 2019 association and the state bet- ter determine the severity of In memory of “MY MOTHER” on her 90th birthday the issue here in Arkansas Deuteronomy 5:16 and improve education and outreach efforts, such as Ar- kansas’ Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. campaign. Ladelle R. Wright May 17, 1929
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MELISSA ORRELL/ADVANCE MONTICELLONIAN Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian The Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries car show Saturday Jimmy Camp’s 1928 Chevy truck won Best in Show Participant LaDonna Jones and Melody Jackson enjoyed some gumbo at the Court showcased new and antique cars and trucks. Chosen. His truck was formerly owned by Drew County Judge Appointed Special Advocate silent auction on Saturday. CASA sponsored Dale Hughes who used the truck to deliver peaches to Dumas. the event to raise awareness and money for their support of foster children.
Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian The silent auction designed to raise funds for CASA had an assortment of items for sale on Saturday. Photo courtesy of The CALL Facebook page Jonathan Gosdin, Monticello High School assistant principal, and daughter Ryne Gosdin were caught “fl ocking” Simmons Bank by Jerry Martens, Mon- ticello School District Assistant Superintendent.
Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian The cars entered into the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home and Family Fuzzy dice were a common sight at the Baptist Home Saturday. The ABCH Ministries’ car show not only showed off the car’s body but also the engine. held their fi rst car show on Saturday to raise awareness and money.
Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Chris Ogburn and Shar-kel Dodds, both of Warren, speak to Jerri Willis, CASA of the Tenth Judicial District executive Arkansas Children’s Baptist Home and Family Ministries fi rst car show was a success with cars like this 1951 Ford director, about volunteering for the organization at CASA’s silent auction Saturday at Holmes Chapel in Monticello. Custom.
Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Courtesey of The CALL’s Facebook page Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian Attendees of CASA’s silent action check out the items Even though it was cloudy, the chrome was shining at Citizen’s Bank got “fl ocked” during Foster Care Aware- Hoods were up and people were smiling as they up for grabs and make bids in hopes of going home with the Baptist Home Car Show Saturday. ness Month. Those who got fl ocked donated money to checked out the results of the hard work that went into something new. the CALL to fl ock someone else. restoring the antique cars at the car show on Saturday. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 22, 2019 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]
Living in a tent Tents are vulnerable—as are our earthly is just that—eternal—never ending. To bodies. Tents offer no protection from believers, Jesus promised: “I give eternal “Don’t feed the bears!” the Park Ranger intruders and are designed for temporary life to them, and they will never perish” told us when we entered Yosemite Nation- use. So are our bodies. They are easily (John 10:28). People think now that life al Park. “Don’t take food into your tent. injured. They are fragile—one accident is swallowed up by death, but not so, in Don’t leave food on your picnic table. can end a life. They are short-lived. Christ, death will be swallowed up by life! Don’t leave your ice chest setting out— Buildings are stronger, durable and long • There is a contrast in their location: put it in the trunk of your car.” lasting—as our heavenly, resurrected bod- We “prefer rather to be absent from the Fortunately, I was driving a 1978 Buick ies will be. “It is sown a perishable body, body and to be at home with the Lord” (2 Electra 225 and the it is raised an imperishable body … it is Corinthians 5:8). trunk was as big as sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual The physical tent in which you now Texas. We could have body” (1 Corinthians 15:42, 44). dwell will be left earthside when you pass slept in the trunk if we • There is a contrast in their comfort: from this life. Life in this tent is tied to had needed to. So we “For indeed in this house we groan, long- this mortal environment. agreed to abide by all ing to be clothed with our dwelling from But the building, that new body you the warnings about the heaven” (2 Corinthians 5:2). will receive, which is eternal, is fi tted Tents are uncomfortable. They cause for heaven. Paul said he would rather be bears. I made a mental us to “groan.” As the physical body, our “absent” from here, in this tent, “to be at note of the rules for Larry Clements tent, gets older, more groaning re- home with the Lord.” Wouldn’t you really future reference. halfway and peeked out. Sure enough, our pecially if there are bears around. Now, sults—“Indeed, while we are in this tent, rather be at home? Pat and I set up the neighbor was screaming at a huge black I know there are people who live their we groan” (2 Corinthians 5:4). Though life here on earth is contrasted tent while Daren and Julie played around bear that was tearing up his ice chest. So, Buildings are mostly comfortable, with life hereafter in heaven—Our aim the campsite. Our tent was a canvas clas- whole lives in tents but, from my experi- my fi rst thought was, “Man! That guy ence, I am glad I am not one of them. roomy and secure. After you become a should be the same—“We also have as our sic. My dad had gotten a “real deal” at the neglected Rule No. 4!” believer in Christ and begin to grow in ambition, whether at home or absent, to be Army Surplus store. The tent was Fatigue However, living in a tent can yield some Our neighbor was yelling and beating great spiritual lessons. In 2 Corinthians your faith, you get to “longing” for your pleasing to Him” (verse 9). Whether living Green—I mean really fatigued green. The on something to “scare” the bear—but future abode, your future home that God in a tent now—or in your eternal house mosquito netting was mostly torn and the 5, Paul used the tent as a metaphor of when he stood on his hind feet and looked our physical bodies, to teach powerful provides and Jesus prepares (John 14:2). later—your aim should be to please God zippered window fl aps only went halfway down at the man—he suddenly fell silent. • There is a contrast in their duration: with your life. truths about our lives, here and hereafter. up. The all-important zipper on the door Remembering Rule No. 1, Pat zipped that We want “to be clothed, so that what is For the best life in a tent here, until you fl ap did work, which would come into door fl ap up, as tight as it would go. Notice the contrasts between life here in mortal will be swallowed up by life” (2 get your “building not made with hands,” play later. About that time we discovered a our earthly tents—and life there in our Corinthians 5:4). aim your life at His glory! We had a great evening, and like most drawback of camping in a tent—amazing heavenly house: Tents are, by nature of their material, Larry Clements is the senior adult campers, turned in pretty early. I went to vulnerability. The Army Surplus zipper • There is a contrast in their endurance: of short duration. Fabric decays—Bricks pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist sleep thinking about Rule No. 1, “Don’t on that tent fl ap would not really do much “We know that if the earthly tent which endure. Whether tents are made of animal Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in feed the bears!” to stop that bear. We were just glad we is our house is torn down, we have a skins, canvas or nylon, they don’t last very Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- All was calm until about 2 a.m. when a obeyed Rule No. 2, and lay wide-awake building from God, a house not made with long. The longest life in this physical tent cellonian’s devotional writer. You can lot of yelling and a huge ruckus awak- until daybreak. hands, eternal in the heavens” (2 Corinthi- is short. contact him by email at LarryEClem- ened us. Pat zipped the door fl ap down Living in a tent has its drawbacks—es- ans 5:1). Buildings are made to last. Eternity [email protected].
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Enon Baptist Monticello Christian Church Old Catholic 367-5325. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 233 South Dillard 367-2686 Insurance Agent 367-2561 Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church James Insurance Agency 621 West Bolling St. Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ 367-3208 FARMERS® 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 Church of Christ AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Other 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 2078 Hwy 425N • 367-3919 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Kennedy Boulevard Ark of Faith McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church First Baptist Church of Christ 1222 Hwy. 83 S. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. 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House of Refuge 460-9926 Revival Center Church of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt Outreach Ministry 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. 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We put these personas on—but surance business. But that all changed one went outside and expressed his gratitude to explained. tyre gladly accepted. It was here that God what happens is, God wants you to learn day when his daughter was rushed to the God over and over again for an hour. His brother’s response was to burst into once again gave him direction. “There are how He made you. He’s the manufacturer. emergency room. Little did McIntyre know in that moment tears. “You’re welcome,” he said. McIn- a lot of Christian entrepreneurs out there So we reveal that to people, exactly who “One day my daughter got really really how God would radically change him. For tyre became a Christian. that need something to help jolt them into God meant you to be. It’s transformative.” sick. We took her to the hospital and spent years, McIntyre’s brother and more than The Bible took on new meaning for that next level,” he said. So, he started Next Next Level Experience has helped hun- eight hours in the ER and it was really dif- 1,000 other people had been praying for McIntyre. He understood what it said and Level Experiences, a three-day retreat in- dreds of people. The next retreat is June fi cult,” he said, according to CBN News. his salvation. Those prayers were about to found deep comfort in its words. He lost a tended to help Christians live for some- 28-30. Visit www.nlebegins.com for more “At the end of the day, we were exhaust- be answered. few friends who didn’t understand, but he thing bigger than themselves. information. Puzzle answers Church briefs Page 5B Word Search Fountain Hill church night of each month at the church, 300 North Main Street. Various sets revival topics of discussion and training is made available to assist students Bethel African Methodist Epis- with fi nances, scholastic achieve- copal Church in Fountain Hill will ment, professional advancement, hosts its annual King James Reviv- and life. Pastors Jerome and Clarissa al at 7 p.m. nightly today through Pace welcome all college students Friday. Guest speakers will be to attend. For more information, Quintin C. Radford, founder and contact the church at 870-460-5999, senior pastor of Kingdom Author- email thegreatiamtemple@gmail. ity Christian Ministries in Gurdon com or visit tgiatemple.org. and Hunter Chapel in Crossett Holmes Chapel seeks pianist (Wednesday); and Rev. Dr. Cecil Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Williams Jr., pastor of Saint John Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, AME Church in Pine Bluff (both is seeking a pianist for its adult Thursday and Friday). The church choir. The pianist is needed for the congregation invites everyone to fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each attend. For more information, con- month. For more information and/ tact Deborah Daniels at deborah- or to express interest in the posi- [email protected]. tion, contact Rev. Alford Branch at Page 6B Crossword Dumas church hosts either 870-723-1954 or 870-367- 5913. district meeting, VBS First Baptist community women’s Bethlehem Worship Center Bible study Church, 509 U.S. Highway 65 File photo First Baptist Church, 413 North North in Dumas, will be the site of ATTENTION CHURCHES: To have a notice run on ANY of your church’s ac- Main Street, is holding a commu- a “District A.I.M.S. Meeting” ser- tivities, simply email the information to [email protected]. Please nity women’s Bible study each vice at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31. be sure and put a contact phone number on your submission. Wednesday, and all women are The guest speaker will be Christo- welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s pher Collins. Then, beginning at 6 and Psalm 150:4-5. Honorees will Ongoing Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the p.m. nightly June 3-7, the church include drummer Zion Baines, church’s old fellowship hall. At- Church partners needed will hold its annual Vacation Bi- keyboardist Michael Baines and tendees are encouraged to meet at ble School. There will be classes the church’s minister of music, First United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship for all ages, games, food, and fun! J.C. Spinks. Many guest choirs, 317 South Main Street, is looking before the study starts. Childcare Host pastor Timothy Jones and the musicians, groups, soloists and for other churches to partner with will be provided. For more infor- Bethlehem congregation invite all praise dancers will be there. Rev. on the Samaritan’s Feet project. mation, contact the church offi ce at to attend both events. For more in- Homes H. Spinks, senior pastor of The event will take place Satur- 870-367-3449. formation, contact Elizabeth Henry Brooks Chapel, and his congrega- day, Aug. 3 in the FUMC Family Christian Interfaith Ministry at [email protected]. tion invite everyone to come. For Life Center. To pledge money and Bible study MCC to hold dedication more information, contact Desiree’ prayer towards the purchase of new Christian Interfaith Ministry, Leonard-Daniels at desiree.leon- shoes and socks, or for more infor- 506 East Gaines Street, invites ev- of new building [email protected]. mation, contact the church offi ce at eryone to a Tuesday night Bible MCC to hold VBS 870-367-2471. study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. Monticello Church of Christ has First Presbyterian parenting group scheduled a decision service and The ministry also has a Thurs- Monticello Church of Christ, VIP, a parenting group spon- open house of its new building at 3 day night prayer and deliverance now in its new location at 2078 sored by First Presbyterian Church, p.m. Sunday, June 2. Now located service, beginning at 7 p.m., and U.S. Highway 425 North, plans a 821 North Main Street, meets at Page 5B Suduko at 2078 U.S. Highway 425 North, Sunday morning worship services nondenominational “Fixer Upper” 6 p.m. every fi rst, third and fi fth the service will begin with a period from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more Vacation Bible School for children (when they occur) Tuesday of each of praise and worship, followed by information on any of these events, ages 2 through sixth grade from month at the church. A free meal a time of refreshments and tours of contact Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 6:30-8:30 p.m. nightly on June and childcare are provided. The the facility. The MCC church fam- 870-308-7895. 10-13. There will be Bible stories group is open to all parents, grand- Holmes Chapel free tutoring ily invites all to attend. For more and songs, Bible skits, crafts and parents, educators, caregivers and information, contact Paul Mowrer Holmes Chapel Presbyterian refreshments. An adult Bible class any others who are interested in at 870-367-3919. Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, will also be offered. For more in- family issues. For more informa- is sponsoring free tutoring from 5-6 Prairie Grove formation, contact the church at tion, contact either 870-367-6883 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday Like us sets Summerfest 870-367-3919. or 870-723-2142. for youth in grades kindergarten Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ Home school support group through third grade. Students must on Facebook Summerfest is coming to Prai- The Koinonia Christian Home bring the course work in which rie Grove Baptist Church, near The Hackett’s Family Gospel school Support Group meets from they need help. For more informa- Fountain Hill, from 11 a.m. to 2 Singing Shed, 1000 West Speed- 2-4 p.m. on the fi rst, third and tion and registration details, contact p.m. on Thursday, June 6. The way in Dermott (at the intersec- fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays Rutha Branch at 870-367-5913. Bartholomew Baptist Association tion of U.S. highways 165 and 65, of each month during September Shady Grove AWANA clubs will have its purple “Gospel Bus” just north of Dermott), features through May. The meetings take AWANA (Approved Workmen GET A to help spread the word of salva- different Southern gospel groups place in the gymnasium at Shady Are Not Ashamed) is an exciting 10’ WIDE at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday tion. There will be some singing, Grove Missionary Baptist Church, children’s program for boys and BUILDING some teaching, some games and of each month. Admission is free. 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near girls ages 2 years through sixth some food. A bouncy house will Refreshments will be served in Monticello. Anyone who currently grade. Bible stories, scripture FOR $100 also be available to increase the the fellowship hall after the sing- home schools or who is interest- memory, exciting games, singing, DOWN! fun. This is will be an abbreviated ing. For more information, contact ed in learning more about home handbooks and lots of fun mark Vacation Bible School. Everyone Denon Weaver at 870-367-6852 or schooling is welcome to attend. For this Wednesday night program. The is invited to attend. Preregistration 870-723-5279. more information, contact Mary Shady Grove Missionary Baptist In The Marketplace Parking Lot is requested (but not required); call Fifth Thursday Rodgers at 870-367-3701. Church AWANA clubs meet from Barbara Carpenter at 870-367- singings scheduled City of Refuge TNT 6:15-8 p.m. on Wednesday eve- 6638, Frances Say 870-367-9802, City of Refuge Worship Center, nings. All children are welcome— Sandy West at 870-723-1140 or Every fi fth Thursday in 2019, meeting in the Holiday Inn Express being a member of Shady Grove, Gene Launius Bro. Ricky Carpenter at 870-723- the Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday meeting room, 146 Dearman Drive, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near 4568. Night Singing at the Campground holds Tuesday Night Teaching with Monticello, is not a prerequisite. Brooks Chapel will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant pastors Shawn and April Davis at For more information or to sched- 870-723-4996 honors musicians (Campground) United Methodist 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Every- ule a ride to the AWANA meetings, Church, 194 Campground Road one is invited to attend. For more contact the church offi ce at 870- FREE DELIVERY & SET UP! Brooks Chapel Missionary near Monticello. The remaining information, contact April Davis at 367-3298. Baptist Church, 1667 Old Warren dates in 2019 are May 30, Aug. 29 870-267-5533. Road, will hold a musicians hon- and Oct. 31. The program will con- The Great I Am Temple ors night at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, tinue until about 8:30 p.m. Every- Collegiate Ministry FRIENDS OF OLD PINEY CEMETERY one is welcome to attend. For more The Great I Am Temple Colle- June 8. The theme for the service Searching for family and friends of those resting in Old Piney Cemetery located eight is “Coming Together for the Cause information, contact Ab Pevey at giate Ministry hosts meetings for of Worship,” taken from Luke 10:7, 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, or college students of all ages from miles east of Monticello on Hwy 278. Established in 1860, time has taken a toll and repairs 1 Timothy 5:18, Matthew 10:10 Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. 6-7:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday and upkeep are needed. 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BARKADA and helping me during my time of were not able to come help me. I WILMAR Don Wiggam’s loss. I sure do miss Do you have any community tidbits? was at the intersection of Arkan- JANA WRIGHT him, but I know he is in a better sas highways 114 and 530 and, CHRIS RILEY place. The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- if you’re familiar with that area, I am glad that we missed out on Another blessed day that the Thanks. nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you there are no homes or businesses. the bad weather. However, Kari I was at least three miles from Star Lord has made; I will rejoice and Harris took a picture of a tornado live in a community not represented on this page (and we know be glad in it. there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about City—and not relishing the idea of touching down close to the Pine walking. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Bluff airport. That was a pretty neat GUEST HOUSE your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at Church is rejoicing over one that 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. I am capable of changing the tire experience for her, I am sure. CLARA CATER myself but I was unable to loosen came into the fold yesterday, as Cam Harris, son of C.J. and Kari mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton extended the during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- the thingy holding the spare tire in Harris, fi nished second in junior 50 There is no Guest House news invitation. The pastor’s scripture cuss your participation in our newspaper. the car. Just about the time I decid- class motorcycle racing. Congrat- this week. Clara had other commit- ed to set out walking a nice gentle- was taken from John 6:9-13 and ulations! ments. Her column will resume in man stopped and asked if I needed his subject was “Blessed by the I forgot to mention that I had a next week’s edition. help. He pulled in behind my car Fragments”—which was a dynamic chance to talk to one of my former and introduced himself. He was word. neighbors. Mrs. Betty Carter called Bro. Marlar, the pastor of Bethle- In the afternoon, Morning Star a few weeks ago. It was really nice JORDAN PARK hem Missionary Baptist Church in traveled to Hamburg. We wor- catching up with her. Star City. We were chatting while shipped at Mt. Zion MBC, where Congratulations to Jeremy and TRILISA MARSHALL he was changing the tire and I W.R. Taylor is pastor. It was a mis- Brooke Tucker. They had a beau- NOTICE sionary program. Pastor Buffi ng- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, found out he knew Bro. Roy Craig tiful marriage ceremony this past and said that Roy cut his hair a few ton’s subject was “Soil Condition,” Hooray! Congratulations to all taken from Mark 14:1-6. It was a weekend. I wish the couple many The Advance will be CLOSED Monday, times back during his days as pastor the 2019 graduates here in Monti- very powerful word. The choirs years of happiness! of West Crossett MBC. Bro. Marlar cello High School, Drew Central, 0D\7KHGHDGOLQHIRUFODVVL¿HGVJDUDJH sang songs of inspiration. It was a Congratulations to Chloe Wes- also knew Vera Reynolds, who University of Arkansas of Mon- blessed occasion. son, daughter of Dave and Tona VDOHVOHJDOQRWLFHVDQGFRXQWU\FKXUFKQHZV used to be Lincoln County Circuit ticello and all across the United Pat Green, her daughters and her Wesson. She graduated from War- for the May 29 paper will be Friday, May 24 Clerk. I knew Mrs. Vera from my ren High School this past week. States. granddaughter from Detroit came My family and I were sorry to at 5:00 p.m., and all other paper ads years as Circuit Clerk and I recalled down for the homegoing of A.D. Mike and Kristi Moseley took she attended Bethlehem MBC. advantage of the nice weather and hear of the passing of Ronald Gard- will be Tuesday, May 28 at 11am. Gray at First Baptist in Pine Bluff ner. His memorial service was held It’s a small world. He got my where Gray was deacon. While did some fi shing this past weekend. tire changed and showed me where They caught a pretty good mess of at 1 p.m. last Saturday at The Word here, granddaughter Sherrie, Gail, Church, 205 South Maple Street. The annual Men’s Day is at 3 the leak was. I had defi nitely run Lynn, Toshia and Aleliah visited fi sh. LACEY over something and whatever it Jody Jester and Richard Reyn- We are praying for all the family, p.m. on June 9. It will be held at with their great-aunt Chris Riley. friends and loved ones. Love you IVANELL HANDLEY Phillip Grove Missionary Baptist was had put a rather large hole in Tamara Everett accompanied the olds stopped by the house Friday my tire and the wire was showing. evening for a short visit. Kaylie all; you have our love and condo- Church in Hamburg. The speaker is Greens to the services. Our prayers Due to tests in Little Rock last Not good. I thanked him profuse- Jester was at her school dance at lences. Pastor Horace Ingram and the guest and sympathy to these families. week, there was no news. I want ly. Bro. Marlar was defi nitely a the time. To all the family members of the speakers are Pastor Louis Williams God will heal your pain and bro- to wish a happy belated Mother’s godsend. I made it to the meeting Jody Jester and Scott Temple Orr, Clifton, Sanders, Gordan and kenness, only trust and believe. Day to everyone. I am sure you had Jr. and Bro. Robert Adams. Adams right on time. cooked crawfi sh at the deer camp McCoy families: This week is the Dorothy J. Thompson Brooks of a great one. I did. I spent the week is the associate minister of St. After the meeting, I went to the Saturday night. We had quite a last week to place your orders for St. Louis is in Monticello visiting with our children. We attended that Bethel Missionary Baptist Church local Walmart and, as I feared, they crowd. Jody was so dedicated your T-shirts for our reunion. We in Pine Bluff. her daughter, Martha Jones, and will be accepting money for the church service. Yolanda and I were were unable to repair the tire. So, I he even cooked crawfi sh in the Congratulations to Thelma family and to attend the graduation registration until June 1. You can treated to dinner at B.J.’s. ended up having to buy a tire. Just of her great-granddaughter (who is pouring rain. They sure were good, Hampton and Frederick Hardin on my luck. though. also pay at the door, but this is the Prayers are needed for the sick Megan of St. Louis’ daughter). Me- last week for T-shirt orders. The and shut-in—Glory Spencer, Wafer your marriage. But it could have been worse. I gan also came. I enjoyed visiting My nephew, Seth Wilson, had his Congratulations to those that will am thankful that I didn’t have a fi rst guitar recital Sunday. I did not deadline is Saturday. Canada and others. with them Saturday. The family reunion will take Vernie Childress spent a few be graduating, including Daniel blowout and that someone was nice The wedding of Thelma Hamp- get to attend in person, but I saw his Richardson of Mount Olive. enough to take time out of their day video. He did a great job! place next month, June 15 in days at the Drew Memorial Health ton and Fredrick Harden was held Wilmar right after the Juneteenth System and a few in Baptist Health The thought for the week is: If to help a lady in distress. Saturday at Shady Grove African A former Monticellonian had a Saturday was another day of cool experience. Jarrett Hartness Parade in the Old Wilmar School. Medical Center in Little Rock. She you give sin room, it can take over Methodist Episcopal on Winchester If you need an order form, please came home Saturday afternoon. a life. baseball. This time, the games were Road. Offi ciating the ceremo- is in Nashville, Tenn. working as a played at the Sports Complex in songwriter and performer. He had a call me, Trilisa Marshall, at 870- A Family and Friends Day ny was J.R. Cooper and Jessie 308-1890 or Lareatha Hamilton at program was held at 2:30 p.m. last Crossett. The Crushers played three Washington. The affair was very chance to Facetime Dale Earnhardt games and lost them all. But Bo did 870-536-5190 and we will give you Sunday at Holy Divine Church in beautiful. Congrats to the couple. Jr. Considering he is a big fan, this POSSUM VALLEY a really good job from the pitcher’s a form and also take your T-shirt Lacey. A reception was held at the Sadie was a wonderful opportunity for KAY CRAIG mound. Finally, the forecasted money or registration. Sunday morning services were T. Johnson Community Center on Jarrett. storms arrived and made short work Koby and Jakob Bayliss and Pastor James Spinks and Brooks blessed. We were few in number Hello everybody! I hope you’ve U.S. Highway 278. was the spirit was high. We missed of the day. I went out for ice cream Sunday Chapel Missionary Baptist Church enjoyed a wonderful week since we Oakalone AME Church of Banks Mount. Olive. We were blessed to Sunday, Bethel enjoyed a won- afternoon. We had a good time. had Jordan Park rocking Saturday last met. observed their Women in Red have Bro. Clarin Lambert and Bro. derful service. Bro. Kevin, Cheryl, I am sad to report that Wilmar with lots of food, fun and fellow- Sometimes when leaving the program Sunday. Janice Corneal Jack Suber. We had a good Sunday. Buck, Justin Hewitt and I sang lost another lifelong resident. Rob ship. Their youth and adult choir Monticello Sports Complex, I’ll go was the guest speaker. Johnny Orr Sunday school was taught by Bro. “Sheltered In The Arms of God.” is pastor. Sorry I missed it; I had Young passed away over the week- were singing, and Pastor Spinks home by way of Pumpkin Center I really didn’t feel like singing end. I remember going to his gas Kennedy Ray Junior. The subject another engagement. and his group Endure performed Road. The last time I drove through but when I got up there and sang station when I was a little kid. He was “Surrendering Over Pride.” A happy belated birthday wish to as well. there I had to stop just short of one and really listened to the words I was always so nice. The devotional reading was from Wendy Shorter of Texas, May 17. My husband and I were glad to of the metal bridges near where the got goose bumps and received a Happy second birthday to our Romans 10:5-13, the background A happy belated birthday wish to see all of our friends from Brooks Gifford family lives. A crew was blessing from having sung praises grandson Beaux Swain! I hope scripture was Romans 11 and the John W. Sims. Chapel. Thank you all for the cutting limbs on the right-of-way to God. Bro. Kevin’s sermon, “The you birthday is as special as you! key verse was “Boast not against I had a brief visit from the Shaw invite. and I had to wait a few minutes. Judgement of The Nations,” was Happy birthday to Justin Calhoun, the branches but if thou boast, thou sisters—Brenda, Marylin and We want to thank everyone that Anyway, during the wait I saw a taken from Isaiah 63:1-14. Tom Wooten and Chris Chambers. bearest not the root, but the root Martha. I enjoyed them! Our oldest came out to the revival that took few birds fl ying around and I took That afternoon Marjorie and I I hope you all have wonderful thee” (Romans 11:18, KJV). son, Jimmy Ray, made his earthly place at our church, Pentecostal note (go fi gure). I whipped my bin- attended a baby shower for my birthdays. Bro. Kennedy did a great job. transition May 31, 2012. Oh, how I Faith Church of God in Christ on oculars out to take a closer look and niece, Abby Craig. Have a blessed week. Please call Pastor Johnson’s message was also miss him! He was my kitchen giant. last Wednesday through Friday. turns out the birds were Dickcis- After church that evening, I went 870-224-3383 with news or email blessed. His message was from Gone but not ever forgotten. Earl Glass of There is Hope Ephesians 1:6-7. His thought was sels. Its was not a lifer but I’ve only over and visited with Leigha and [email protected]. To the Temple and Griffi n Church Of God In Christ brought “Our Debt is Paid in Full.” It was a seen three of these birds during the Addie for a bit then with Jason after families, I was sorry when I read the message all three nights. What great word. 13 years I’ve been birding—so it he got home from work. the obit column and saw Merlyn or a mighty move of God it was in A Woman’s Day program was exciting to see. My hummingbirds are becoming Mary Lynn’s name in the column. GREEN HILL the service. We were glad to have was held at at 3 p.m. at Promise Friday morning, I had to attend more active. I have at least three It was only then that I knew of her FAYE AND MAY Michael Jones in service with us. Land. The theme was “A Virtuous a meeting in Pine Bluff so I set now and am seeing their combative transition. Her sister, Ms. Lucille It was an honor to see and have Woman.” The scripture was “Who out early to get there. Normally, I nature really come out. I haven’t Griffi n Davis, was our neighbor as We had a good church service him there. can fi nd a virtuous woman? For her would got to Warren from home been birding much except for right we grew up in the country of Wil- today. Most of the community was Our Sunday school lesson was price is far above rubies” (Proverbs and go to Pine Bluff that way. But, around the house. I have a Red-bel- mar. We all played together and got out of lights when they woke up. on “The Call of the Gentiles,” 31:10). The guest church was The this time I went to Monticello fi rst lied Woodpecker, several Blue along good, we ate at each other’s By church time, the church was coming from Romans 11:11-24 Episcopal Church of Delivery of then drove to the new bypass. Just Jays, Cardinals, Mourning Doves, house and there was no distinction almost full. But when I got up I had (KJV). Pastor Robert Marshall Hamburg. The guest speaker was before I got to the bypass I began Brown-headed Cowbirds and a pair because of color. That was in the lights and my sister May did not Sr.’s message was on “Lean on Pamela Heard. Her message was hearing a bumping sound but of Blue Grosbeaks coming to my 1950s; we know God made us all have lights. But she got ready and God,” coming from Deuteronomy from Psalm 139:13. Her thought wasn’t real concerned. I fi gured it backyard feeders. and we should love each other. made it to church on time. 20:1-8 (KJV). We thank God for was “Rise Up, Daughters of the was just the highway. I have plans Wednesday to go Color or denomination shouldn’t Leola Pace had most of her chil- our three visitors that came to visit King and Know Who You Are.” It Not long after I got on Arkan- to the Rick Evans Grand Prairie be a factor, for if we love God how dren home for lunch today. Mr. and with us. was a great word. sas 530 the low tire light came with some friends to walk around can we not love each other (just a Mrs. Kirk Barnes and baby Hudson The scripture for the week is Our pastors, Mr. and Mrs. on. Guess what? I was having and look for birds, wildfl owers and little anecdote)? came by May’s and my house for a “Then Job answered the Lord, and Ephraim Johnson, ate lunch a fl at! I pulled over as soon as I butterfl ies. I will report on this trip June Dinner is fast approaching. short Sunday afternoon visit. said, I know that thou canst do with Floyd and Ivanell. Yolanda, could, grabbed the tire gauge, and in next week’s column. Give us some news concerning the Nicole Reese of Conway spent everything, and that no thought can Regena, and I celebrated Carmyn’s got out of the car. I could hear the That’s my news for this week. I agenda, June Dinner Committee. Tuesday night with her uncle Steve be withholden from thee. Who is he birthday last week at YaYa’s. air coming from the tire. The air hope and pray that you all have a My agenda is goat and homemade Berryman. that hideth counsel without knowl- Happy birthday to Rose Gardner gauge didn’t even register and be- wonderful, safe, happy and blessed ice cream at my place—as usual— Those attending the singing con- edge? Therefore, have I uttered and Tom Miller (May 21); Jodie fore my very eyes the tire went fl at week. Please pray for those who are so come by 342 South 8th Street. vention at Shiloh Church at Foun- that I understood not; things too McCree (May 25); Henry Daniels as a fl itter. Immediately, I started suffering from illness or loneliness Now until we meet again by pa- tain Hill this weekend were Cleora, wonderful for me, which I know (May 28); and J.J. Citiferd (May trying to call for some help but and don’t forget to be thankful to per and pen, make sure our actions May, Faye, Gay, Jay, Kerrie, Caden not. Hear, I beseech thee, and I will 29). either there was no answer or they God for His many blessings. line up with our words. and Natalie. speak: I will demand of thee, and Wasn’t Green Hill proud we declare thou unto me. I have heard didn’t have bad weather over the of thee by the hearing of the ear; weekend? The Lord blessed us but now mine eyes seeth thee” (Job again. 42:1-5, KJV). &URVVHWW5LGLQJ&OXE35&$ I (Faye) would like to say thank Everyone have a blessed and safe all of you for being so good to me rest of the week. Much love to all. New to 71st
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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 22, 2019 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor SPORTS 870-367-5325 [email protected] Weevils drop strange game, end ’19 season BY HAROLD COGGINS by what turned out to be an insur- [email protected] mountable seven runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, the already No matter how long they’ve more than four-hour game was sus- played baseball or been around the pended until the next day. When sport, chances are none of the Uni- the Weevils took the fi eld the next versity of Arkansas at Monticello afternoon, junior Dylan Borman players or coaches—or fans for that capped a furious ninth-inning rally matter—have ever been a part of, with a grand slam (UAM’s second witnessed or heard about a game of the tournament) that make the fi - stranger than the Diamond Boll nal 17-15—and the Weevils had the Weevils played against Oklahoma tying run at the plate when the game Baptist University in the losers’ ended. bracket of this year’s NCAA Central “The game was one of the craziest Regional No. 1. games I have been a part of,” UAM The two Great American Confer- head baseball coach John Harvey ence clubs, one champions of the said. “There were lightning delays GAC regular season (UAM) and the in the game before so we didn’t start other the victors in the GAC Base- until 9:30 (p.m.) and, when we play ball Champions Tournament (Okla- Oklahoma Baptist, it is typically not homa Baptist), faced each other for a short game. the right to advance to the regional “The wind was blowing 25 miles fi nal against host Augustana (S.D.) per hour out to right and they were University last Saturday. After a able to make adjustments to that, nearly three-hour rain delay before and we didn’t. They ended up with the Bison could eliminate Minneso- four home runs to right fi eld that ta State University at Mankato earli- accounted for eight runs. They are a Photo courtesy of Yohei Shimozaki er in the day and earn the the right to very offensive team and were very meet the Weevils, the losers’ bracket hot coming in.” FOUR-RUN SWING Junior Dylan Borman follows the fl ight of his grand slam against Oklahoma Baptist in the NCAA Central Regional No. 1 Sunday after- fi nal contest after 9 p.m. noon. The home run was the big blow in UAM’s fi ve-run ninth inning, but that rally wasn’t enough to help the Weevils advance to the regional championship WEEVILS game. UAM fi nished the year at 34-16. With Oklahoma Baptist leading See Page 2C Former Razorback great Tradition-rich Blossoms have new coach has company at CHOF gala BY HAROLD COGGINS to leave my mark here at UAM.” [email protected] UAM women’s coaches The Blossoms were 536-252 BY HAROLD COGGINS under Dr. Gilbert, who founded [email protected] Before 2000, the University of the program and coached for sev- Arkansas at Monticello women’s Coach Years (seasons) Record Pct. en years from 1973-79, and Early, Former University of Arkansas great Darren McFadden will now basketball program was winning at Mary Jane Lavender 1973-1979 (7) 111-41 .730 who assumed the reins in 1979 and get to share the spotlight not only with his Class of 2019 mates a .680 clip, had captured 10 confer- Alvy Early 1979-2000 (22) 425-211 .668 coached until 2000. UAM has gone at the December College Hall of Fame induction ceremonies—but ence champions or co-champion- 208-307 (a .401 winning percent- with Leroy Jethro Gibbs. ships and had been the National As- Duane Padgett 2000-2002 (3) 15-36 .294 age) since, missing the GAC post- The National Football Foundation and CHOF announced last sociation of Intercollegiate Athletics Jill Lewis 2002-2004 (3) 24-29 .453 season tournament for the second Thursday former University of California at Los Angeles quarter- national runners-up (1989-90). time last winter. back Mark Harmon, who portrays Gibbs in CBS’ wildly popular Since legendary head coach Bob Bolden 2004-2006 (3) 30-27 .526 Since Early stepped down, UAM NCIS television series, has been named the 2019 recipient of the Alvy Early decided to concen- Chris Ratcliff 2006-2011 (7) 61-78 .439 has had 13 losing seasons. Only NFF Gold Medal. trate solely on coaching softball, Tanya Ray 2011-2018 (8) 78-137 .363 Chris Ratliff, who preceded Ray, Harmon will be honored for his achievements both on the fi eld the Cotton Blossoms have fallen has enjoyed a measure of success. and off during the 62nd NFF annual awards dinner on Dec. 10 at on hard times. Greg Long said he His 2008-09 squad fi nished 2109 the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, as will McFadden hopes to change that. and was the Gulf South Conference and fellow Southeastern Conference Class of 2019 Hall of Famers “I am actually a bit of a histo- tournament runners-up as well as Jacob Green of Texas A&M University and Patrick Willis of the ry guy—and basketball history at an NCAA South Region semifi nal- University of Mississippi. that,” the new UAM head wom- ist. Five other times the Blossoms One of the most decorated players in Arkan- en’s basketball coach said Tuesday. have been above .500 but only by sas history and a two-time runner-up for the “I don’t believe you can move a one or two games each time. Heisman Trophy, McFadden—the 20th Ra- program forward until you know “I am truly excited to have Greg, zorback to earn a spot in the illustrious Hall of where it’s been. I am well aware of his wife Jill and their daughter Fame, the 10th player to receive the accolade the success that the UAM women’s Aubree join the UAM Athletics and the fi rst inductee chosen for his Arkansas program has had in the past under family,” McMeel said in the press playing career since Ronnie Caveness in 2010— the leadership of coaches Gilbert release. “Greg brings a tremendous (Mary Jane Lavender when she wealth of recruiting experience Mark Harmon was the 2007 Player of the Year by the Walter Camp Foundation and The Sporting News. He started the team in 1973) and Early. and teaching to this position and is racked up 25 fi rst-team All-America honors (six “It is my goal to ignite the pride extremely familiar with Southeast freshman All-America selections), won the Doak Walker Award and excitement back into the wom- Arkansas. twice and is a two-time SEC Offensive Player of the Year. He is the en’s basketball program and the “His personality, drive and pas- only Razorback in program history to win multiple national awards pride and excitement the commu- sion for developing young women in his career. nity of Monticello has towards the not only on the court but in the McFadden ranks second on the SEC career rushing list with program—and Southeast Arkansas classroom and in life were evident 4,590 yards and averaged 120.8 yards per game during his three- as well. I believe it is important in each of our conversations. Greg year career, third-best in league history. He rushed for 100 yards or that you talk about a championship has had success in each of his pre- more a school-record 22 times, and is one of only three players in effort on a daily basis—in the per- vious coaching stops. I know Greg SEC history to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his freshman, sopho- sonal lives of these young women, will continue to build on the foun- more and junior seasons. their coursework and their effort on dation set forth by Coach Ray, as His 321 yards against the University of South Carolina in 2007 the court.” well as the tremendous history of remains tied for the SEC record for rushing yards in a game. He UAM Director of Athletics Cotton Blossoms basketball.” capped his Arkansas campaign with 41 rushing touchdowns, good Padraig McMeel announced Long In Long’s time at Central Arkan- for second-most in school history. as the eighth head coach in the sas, the Sugar Bears won at an un- “Growing up in Arkansas, my dream was to play for the Arkan- school’s history on Saturday. Long precedented clip. In four seasons, sas Razorbacks,” McFadden said in January when he earned of his comes to Monticello from the Uni- UCA earned the program’s fi rst inclusion in the CHOF. “To be able to do that and now to be rec- versity of Central Arkansas, where two NCAA Tournament berths and Southland Conference Tournament ognized with induction into the College Football Hall of Fame is he was the associate women’s head Photo courtesy of UCA Sports Information offi ce coach. He replaces Tanya Ray, who championship, along with a SLC something I couldn’t have imagined. NEW HEAD BLOSSOM Greg Long intently watches the action in a UCA “I’m so grateful to my family, Coach Houston Nutt and my many resigned after eight seasons to be- regular-season title—and the pro- come assistant coach and recruiting women’s basketball game last season. Long was announced as the new gram’s fi rst national postseason other coaches, Dean Weber, my teammates and everyone in the UAM head women’s coach Saturday. Razorback Nation for supporting me throughout my collegiate and coordinator at the University of tournament victories. The Sugar the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Bears advanced to the champion- professional career. When I look at the others who have been in- program,” Long said in the press basketball will be fun to watch and ducted to the Hall of Fame, including many from the University of (much closer to her hometown of ship game of the 2018 Women’s Brenham, Texas). release announcing his hiring. “My our players will be great represen- Basketball Invitational. See COMPANY Page 3C “I am excited for the opportuni- family and I are thrilled to be a tatives for the community. I want ty to lead the women’s basketball part of the Monticello family and to thank Chancellor Karla Hughes TRADITION community. I believe our brand of and Padraic McMeel for the chance See Page 2C Lem takes rightful place behind Early’s desk; interim tag has been removed
For all the complaining we fans enjoy Director (Padraig) McMeel and everyone but the 10th-place fi nish was a far cry from 2007-14 at Glen Rose, Monticello, season, I saw how Kyle worked with our doing (sometimes I think we like that at UAM who helped me earn this opportu- from being picked last in the coaches’ Lavaca and Mansfi eld. During his career young women to not only be the best more than following the teams we watch), nity—as well as supported us this season,” preseason poll. as a head softball coach at Glen Rose and softball players they could be but more when a school gets something right, we Lem said in the UAM press release Working under Early, the winningest Mansfi eld, he compiled a 59-29-1 record importantly to me, the best young women should applaud it—and the University of announcing the removal of the interim tag coach in Arkansas collegiate history, for with three conference championships, one they can be socially and academically. Arkansas at Monticello got something from his title. “Everyone said that whom- fi ve years (Lem was a graduate assistant regional championship, two seasons as Kyle’s understanding of our history, along right Tuesday. ever followed Coach Early had huge shoes coach prior to his being named assistant) regional runner-up, one season as district with a fresh softball perspective will get The unenviable task to fi ll—and they are correct. is certainly a plus. He assisted Early tournament champions and two seasons as UAM softball back on top of the GAC and of following in the “I do not want to fi ll his shoes because in all phases of the program— serving a state tournament quarterfi nalist. throughout the country. I am so excited footsteps of a legend is there was only one Coach Early, but I as recruiting coordinator, organizing He led Glen Rose to undefeated con- that Kyle, Amanda (his wife), Asher and not for everybody. But will continue to walk the path of excel- campus visits and recruiting events. He ference championships in 2009 and 2011, Tucker (the couple’s two sons) will con- Kyle Lem, who was lence that he paved along with those great also worked with UAM pitchers and was being named the Arkansas Class 3A, Dis- tinue being part of the UAM family.” hand-picked by the late teams of Blossoms that he coached. I will responsible for in-game pitch calling. trict 5 softball Coach of the Year in 2011. The Blossoms were one of the young- Alvy Early to become forever be thankful to Coach Early for “I am thrilled that Kyle has accepted He was selected to coach in the Arkansas est—if not the youngest—teams in all UAM’s fi rst-ever soft- recruiting me to Monticello and giving me our offer to serve as the full-time head High School Athletic Association All-Star of NCAA Division II this season. UAM HAROLD ball assistant coach in an opportunity to learn from him. I look coach for our softball program,” McMeel game in 2009. graduated only two seniors and had eight COGGINS August 2015, has been forward to the challenge of restoring the said in the same press release. “Kyle took While earning a two degrees from Hen- true freshmen (seven of which saw con- COG’S CORNER named as Early’s re- shine to a program that is rich in tradition over the softball program during a very derson State University, Kyle was a four- siderable playing time) on its roster. It’s placement. That might of winning not on only on the fi eld, but in diffi cult time for the program, as well as the year letterman for the Reddies’ baseball almost like Kyle is restarting a program have been the worst- the classroom as well.” Athletics Department, (helping) to maintain team and a four-time member of the Gulf that has seven GSC Western Division kept secret in the history of the school but Lem served as interim head coach the continuity of the program during Coach South Conference Academic Honor Roll. championships, as well as the the fi rst Director of Athletics Padraig McMeel has during the 2019 season, leading the Cotton Early’s illness and untimely passing—and “As I evaluated the program, it was softball crowns ever to be awarded in the fi nally made it offi cial. Blossoms to a 25-27 overall record. Their into a new softball season in 2018-19.” important to truly understand the sto- GAC, both regular season and tournament, It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. 18-26 Great American Conference mark Prior to becoming a graduate assistant ried history of UAM softball and what in 2012. I have no doubt Kyle will do “I am extremely excited and grateful might not have been quite enough to get at UAM, Lem was a coach and a teacher Coach Early was able to do to build this well; maybe not as good as Early—but no to Chancelor (Karla) Hughes, Athletic into the league’s postseason tournament in the Arkansas public schools system program,” McMeel noted. “During the one in Arkansas history has. 2C | Wednesday, May 22, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325
diamond but it took two days to full. But that can change quickly in hits. WEEVILS fi nish. a tournament—and it did. Also, Mauldin was fourth in total “I (told the team) we know “We ran into a very tough Augus- bases (128), tied for sixth in home Continued from Page 1C what needs to be done and we tana team in Round 2. They were runs (13), eighth in at-bats (206) and understand it is not likely to very tough outs at the plate and tied for eighth in doubles (15). War- The Kelly Green and White happen,” Harvey noted of his the lefty that they brought in did a den was tied for third in home runs strung together a three-home run, “pep talk” before the game resumed great job of keeping us off balance. (14) and was eighth in total bases 17-hit offense itself but came up win Sunday. “But we are going to Of course, losing Game 2 changes (119). just short of advancing to its second get up in the morning and approach everything. If you win Game 2, you As much as those two power hit- regional fi nal in four years. Starting it like any other game day. need one more win to win the tour- ters meant to UAM in 2019, Reyna the spring 1-6, the Weevils turned “We showed up 2.5 hours before ney. If you lose Game 2, you have to laced the Weevils in batting average their year around to fi nish 34-16 the game, took batting practice and win three more. at .393 (fourth in the GAC) after overall—and their 24-6 GAC mark took infi eld just like any other game. “It was a great experience for fl irting with the .400 mark most of was good enough to claim back-to- I talked about how I didn’t want the guys. We were able to play the the year. Thompson was second in back regular-season conference ti- them to think about needing seven defending national champs to see average (.378), followed by Piriano tles by a whopping four games over or eight runs in one inning. I wanted how we stack up and see what ad- (.359), Msauldin, Warden and John- rival Southern Arkansas University. whoever was up to focus on having justments we need to make going son (.320). This spring produced the fourth con- a quality at-bat. I said, ‘Let’s get forward.” On the mound, Lundh fi nished secutive season UAM had 30 wins a good pitch to hit and put a good Seven upperclassmen—Jake Kie- 8-1 with a team-leading 3.39 earned or more (including a school record swing on it—and do that fearlessly, ly, Mauldin, Piriano, Brandon Ross, run average. Both Philley and junior 40 victories in 2016), and sixth in without a thought of the outcome.’ Peyton Sullivan, Threet and War- Ojani Chacon didn’t have a pitching Harvey’s eight years in Monticello. And, for the most part, we did that den—completed their Weevil base- loss this spring (both fi nished 4-0). From the early innings, fans and had a shot.” ball careers in the regional tourna- Huckabee led the team in innings Thompson led the Weevils’ of- could tell the UAM-Oklahoma Bap- ment. Five—Kiely, Piriano, Threet, pitched with 73.1 while Lundh led fensive charge, going 3-for-5 and tist game was going to be special. Sullivan and Warden—ended their in strikeouts with 85. Of the hurlers The Bison grabbed a 1-0 lead after scoring two runs. Threet (2-for-3), time in Monticello with back-to- Mauldin, Reyna and seniors Kaleb who appeared in at least 14 games, one frame, the Weevils went ahead back GAC regular-season champi- redshirt sophomore Jared Roberts 3-1 after the top of the second but Warden and Andrew Piriano (all onships. 2-for-5), and Shepherd (2-for-6) was best at limiting opponents at Oklahoma Baptist regained the lead “Our seniors this year were the plate; as a group, they batted with a three-run third. Although also had multi-hit games for UAM. a pleasant surprise,” Harvey Seven of the 17 hits were for extra only .207 against him. Chacon led that proved to be the winning rally, said. “Mauldin and Warden were the Weevils with seven saves during UAM would not go away. bases; Piriano collected the other one-year guys (Warden was red- round-tripper while Warden (twice), the year. The reigning National Christian shirted last spring after transferring “I believe we can call this season College World Series champions Thompson and Jordan hit doubles. from Brookhaven, Texas, Commu- Not surprisingly, Borman fi ve runs as a success,” Harvey said. “Go- followed with 12 runs in the fourth, nity College for his senior year; ing into the (regional) tournament, fi fth and sixth innings—including a batted in paced the Weevils in that Mauldin transferred this year fro department. our guys expected to win it. Even seemingly defl ating six runs in the the University of New Orleans) and though that didn’t happen, it was Monticello’s own Mason Philley when you have one-and-done guys, bottom of the fi fth that put the Wee- still a good year. This team was a was Harvey’s choice as the starter they can have a tendency to not be vils in a 15-8 hole—but UAM bat- lot of fun to coach. They were ex- on the mound. The former Billie the best teammates. tled back to reach double digits with tremely coachable and probably the pitched 3.2 innings, striking out “As a head coach, you worry two runs in the top of the seventh, hardest working group of guys I setting the stage for the dramatic top fi ve. Control wasn’t a problem for about that affecting your team’s UAM as fi ve pitchers allowed just have coached. of the ninth. culture. But those two guys ended fi ve walks and gave up only one “The season gets long. These After NCAA offi cials had sent up being great team guys and were wild pitch. The Weevils had the only guys started practice back around everyone to their hotels for the night Photo courtesy of Yohei Shimozaki outstanding players for us. Sullivan, two errors in the long contest but Aug. 20, and there are years where in the bottom of the eighth and the Keily and Threet also played a huge neither of them affected the scoring; STRONG FIRST GAME Riding the arm of GAC Pitcher of the Year Matt you really feel that. Guys start to get clock approaching 2 a.m., the Wee- rule in our success and we will miss all 32 runs were earned. Lundh, UAM blew past Minnesota State University at Mankato in its fi rst- tired of being around each other and vils got a new life from their short them. Sullivan has grown up a lot Whether it was the marathon con- round game at the NCAA Central Regional No. 1 in Sioux Falls, S.D. being on the road. They get tired sleep. In what became without a over the past couple of years and has test against the Weevils or the reign- of listening to me—and I get tired doubt the longest of the regional logged some big innings for us. Bro- ing national champions, Oklahoma Region: the University of California seven-strikeout performance. of being around 20-year-olds. That games, the teams headed back to the die is probably the most respected Baptist’s NCAA season lasted just at San Diego at Azusa Pacifi c (Ca- The Weevil offense backed him didn’t really happen with this group. diamond at 1 p.m. Sunday. with 13 hits, including home runs player on our team and it is because one more game than did UAM’s. lif.) University. “Almost every day I showed up Unfortunately for UAM, the The regional winners will head from Johnson, Warden, Piriano and of the way he approaches every Augustana slipped past the Bison day. He brings a great attitude every to practice, I got the feeling that our GAC regular-season champs had to Cary, N.C. for the Division II Borman. Both Thompson and War- team really wanted to be there and 8-6 in the Central Regional No. 1 den went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead single day and you cannot outwork just three outs with which to work. College World Series June 1-8. The they were there to get better. Af- championship, setting up a meeting UAM. The big blow was the Wee- him. I am confi dent that those guys Cade Thompson, the GAC Fresh- D2CWS again will be played at the ter practice, they would go eat and man of the Year, began the ninth in- with the University of Central Mis- vils’ fi rst grand slam of the regional, will be successful in whatever they souri in Division’s II’s fi rst-ever Su- USA Baseball National Training do in life.” most would come back to the indoor ning with a single through the right Complex. by Warden in the top of the seventh side. Senior John Mauldin followed per Regional round. inning to complete UAM’s scoring Mauldin (.350) and Warden practice facility to hit more or work While the Vikings and Mules To get to the losers’ bracket fi - (.325) were two of the six Weevils out more. They can’t get enough, with a base hit and sophomore Jor- nal, UAM won its fi rst game easily and fi nish off a six-run explosion. clash for the Central Region crown Against the reigning national that fi nished 2019 with batting av- and the great thing is that almost all dan Johnson walked to load the bas- over Minnesota State 13-2 before es. Friday and Saturday (the best-of- champions, the Weevils led 4-3 un- erages .300 or above. Warden’s 14 of them are coming back in a few dropping a 9-4 decision to the home After an infi eld popup produced three series will also be played at til a four-run Augustana top of the home runs led the team while Maul- short months to do it again. the fi rst out for the Bison, junior Augustana’s home fi eld), other Su- team. The 11-run victory in the fi rst sixth put the game out of reach. din connected on 13 long balls. War- “We are very excited about what David Reyna also drew a walk that per Regional matchups are, in the round avenged for the Mavericks’ Johnson got his second homer in den led UAM in runs batted in with we have coming back. We were forced in Thompson with the Wee- Midwest Region: the University of contributing two losses to the Wee- as many games and drove in two 52 and both upperclassmen posted able to do what we did with a few vils’ 11th run. Following the sec- Illinois at Springfi eld at Ashland vils’ poor start back on Feb. 9 in the runs to led the UAM offense, which more than a .600 slugging percent- freshmen and sophomores on the ond out, Borman crushed the fi rst (Ohio) University; in the Atlantic fi rst games of the spring (the season was held to four hits by two Viking age (the only two Weevils to do so); fi eld. Jordan Johnson is just a soph- pitch he saw from the sixth of seven Region: the University of Charles- opener at Christian Brothers, Ten- hurlers. Junior Hunter Huckabee Mauldin led the team at .621 and omore and he has become one of Oklahoma Baptist pitchers over the ton (W.Va.) at Mercyhurst (Pa.) nessee. University was postponed suffered his fi rst pitching loss after Warden followed closely at .613. our leaders. Cade Thompson was left-fi eld fence to clear the bases and University; in the Southeast Region: because of weather. In fact, the compiling seven wins during the At 206, 72 and 59, respectively, Freshman of the Year. Mason Phil- draw UAM within two runs. Catawba (N.C.) College at North MSU twinbill was played in Ster- regular season. Mauldin fi nished the season as the ley, a freshman, really developed Senior Brodie Threet then singled Greenville (S.C.) University; in the lington, La. because of unplayable “We felt really good going into team leader in at-bats, hits and runs and ended up in the rotation. He in what would be his fi nal at-bat for East Region: New York Institute of conditions at Weevils Field. the tournament,” Harvey not- scored. His power number aside, is going to do nothing but get bet- UAM. After a fi nal pitching change, Technology at Southern New Ham- UAM shot out of the gate with ed. “The time off gave Lundh a Warden led the team in walks with ter. Jared Roberts, a sophomore, Oklahoma Baptist was able to ad- phire University; in the South Re- fi ve runs in the top of the fi rst in- chance to heal a little and he was 28. Both ended their careers in the was one of our top guys out of the vance in the regional by getting red- gion: Delta State (Miss.) University ning against the Mavericks—and great in the fi rst game. With him GAC Top 10 in several statistical pen. I believe Connor Wilkerson, shirt sophomore Grant Shepherd— at the University of Tampa (Fla.); in never looked back. GAC Pitcher throwing a complete game, we were categories—Mauldin was ninth and a sophomore, is ready to make a who had a two-run homer earlier in the South Central Region: Colorado of the Year Matt Lundh, a junior in a very good spot going into the Warden 10th in slugging percent- big jump as well. Expectations are the game—on strikes. The marathon Mesa University at Angelo State righthander, improved his mound rest of the tournament. Our hitters age, while Warden was fi fth in RBI high for next year, and that’s what game last 4 hours, 47 minutes on the (Texas) University; and in the West record to 8-1 with a complete-game, were swinging well and the pen was and Mauldin fi fth in runs scored and we want.”
ant to recruit good players and put sphere because they are having fun. He played collegiately at Chow- we could make a difference in the Department, but the university as a TRADITION them in positions on the court for I feel that is the beginning of devel- an (N.C.) University under head lives of the student-athletes and whole, to be successful in the years them to be successful.” oping a competitive and champion- coach Bob Burke, who retired as UAM women’s basketball. After to come.” Continued from Page 1C Before his time at UCA, Long ship mindset in your program. the third winningest coach in North we found local dance and softball At the end of the day, though, it was at Delta State (Miss.) Univer- “It is my goal that everyone in Carolina collegiate history—be- opportunities for our daughter, and comes back to coaching, Long said. In his time in Conway, Long sity as the top assistant and recruit- the state of Arkansas knows about hind Dean Smith and Mike Krzyze- met a few members of the commu- “I have met with one of the play- helped the Sugar Bears fi nish each ing coordinator. During his time UAM. I want to make sure every- wski. Long played high school nity, it was a done deal. We are ex- ers and have spoken, by phone, regular season in the national Top with the Lady Statesmen, DSU was one in Southeast Arkansas knows basketball at Vanguard (Fla.) High cited to become a part of the Mon- with all of the players and the 10 in scoring defense—including ranked No. 1 in the nation, made ticello community and getting to signed recruits—with the excep- a 2017-18 campaign where they that UAM is the place to be. Af- School under legendary Florida back-to-back Sweet 16 appearanc- ter you’ve taken care of the home high school coach Jim Haley, who know the people. tion of one, who is currently out of fi nished second with an SLC 50.9 Transitions in jobs are always the country,” the new head coach points per game allowed. es, won consecutive conference front, then branching out and bring- compiled 655 wins and three state tough, but Long said he’s up for the said about his 2019-20 squad. “I’ve always felt that it is import- championships and had an .820 ing in other talent is key.” championships. In 1997, Long challenge. “We’re getting to know each other ant to build relationships with your winning percentage. Prior to moving to college coach- played on Haley’s fi nal team to be “I don’t feel it will be as diffi - and I’m excited about the positive players fi rst,” He helped to develop three ing, Long, who was also an associ- ranked No. 1 in the state and made cult transitioning from Division I growth of our relationships. I have Long noted. All-Americans, seven All-Region ate head coach at the University of a run to the Elite 8 on the way to a to Division II as it will be from as- had the opportunity to watch a few “It is the most players, seven All-Conference play- Hawaii and an assistant coach for 21-11 record for the season. sociate head coach to head coach,” of the games from last year and I important thing ers and the preseason National Play- the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, “Through multiple conversa- to me that they er of the Year in NCAA Division II. was a successful high school coach tions with Athletic Director Padra- he pointed out. “Obviously, there am currently studying each of the fi nd success and “I am well aware of the local in his hometown of Ocala, Fla., ic McMeel and men’s basketball are different resources at Division players individually. happiness in talent in Southeast Arkansas,” fi rst as an assistant coach for the coach Kyle Tolin, my interest (in II; I’m well aware that every de- “I like the core that is coming their individual Long said. “I actually recruited boys’ team at Ocala Forest High, UAM) grew quickly,” Long ex- cision I make affects a number of back and I believe we have an op- and signed Chelsey Rhodes, who individuals. I believe Padraic and portunity to build a foundation for Greg Long lives. Success where he helped guide the team to plained. “Other than going to the in the class- played for coach Lucy Williams (at their fi rst winning season in more high school for recruiting and to Chancellor Hughes are focused on the vision I have for UAM wom- room, leaving Monticello) to Delta State—along than a decade, then as a head coach and the UAM gym for games when providing not only for the Athletic en’s basketball.” UAM with a degree and being with two other very talented guards: at Trinity Catholic. At Trinity Cath- I was at Delta State, I had never re- faithful alumni are high on the list Juquecia Chaney, who played for olic, his teams improved from eight ally been through the community of importance. I am an educator by coach Becky Brown-Yarbrough at to 22 wins from his fi rst to second of Monticello. trade and I teach as I coach. Star City, and Shanae Govan from seasons, winning a district title en “My wife and I visited the cam- “I feel when you focus on those Crossett, who is their current head route to a Sweet 16 showing in pus and the community and, though things fi rst everything on the bas- coach. the state tournament and a Top 15 quaint, we had a really good feeling ketball court will take care of itself. “I think it is very important to re- ranking in state media polls. about the opportunity. We felt that There are no secrets in the game cruit inside out, meaning I believe of basketball, but I refuse to allow you have to cover your home terri- anyone to outwork us. We will play tory fi rst. I believe that if you sign MANGUM CONSTRUCTION hard-nosed defense and an up-tem- the best local talent, you will bring 870-918-9721 870-538-3157 870-538-8580 po style of basketball. I have nev- more local fans. 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shows each year, NCIS is a jugger- COMPANY naut, attracting more than 15 mil- lion viewers each week throughout Continued from Page 1C most of its run. In 2011, Harmon became an ex- Arkansas, I am truly honored and ecutive producer on NCIS, and in humbled to be included in such a 2014 an idea he co-developed be- distinguished group.” came the spinoff NCIS: New Orle- Other members of the Class of ans which premiered on CBS with 2019 are Terrell Buckley of Florida Harmon as an executive producer State University; Rickey Dixon of alongside Gary Glasberg. His big- the University of Oklahoma; Lon- screen credits include Freaky Fri- don Fletcher of John Carroll (Ohio) day, Wyatt Earp, The Presidio, Sum- University; Torry Holt of North mer School and Stealing Home. Carolina State University; Raghib Harmon has received numerous Ismail of the University of Notre accolades and award nominations Dame; Jake Plummer of Arizona during his career, including being State University; Troy Polamalu of honored with a star on the Hol- the University of Southern Califor- lywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 1, nia; Joe Thomas of the University 2012, but he has always remained of Wisconsin; Lorenzo White of humble with an appreciation for Michigan State University; and the efforts of others. Quietly giving Vince Young of the University of back, Harmon’s charitable work Texas. includes Saving Bristol Bay, Stand To be inducted along with the Up To Cancer, Ronald McDonald players are coaches Dennis Erick- Internet photos House Charities, Kids Wish Net- son and Joe Taylor. Erickson was work, Clothes Off Our Back, En- 179-96-1 as head man at the Uni- FROM FOOTBALL TO ACTING UCLA’s Mark Harmon (7, left) scrambles in the Bruins’ upset of then No. 1 Nebraska in 1972—and today as Gibbs on the tertainment Industry Foundation, versity of Idaho, the University of CBS television show NCIS. Oklahoma Kidz Charities Founda- Wyoming, Washington State Uni- tion, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic versity, the University of Miami, kopf, 1993; Tommy R. Franks, ner Tom Harmon, a 1954 College 14 touchdowns versus passing for After UCLA, Harmon de- and The Children’s Center OKC. Oregon State University and Ari- 2003; and Pete Dawkins, 2007); Football Hall of Fame induct- 845 yards and nine touchdowns clined professional football of- From his time as a quarterback zona State. Taylor compiled a 233- fi ve legendary football coaches ee from University of Michigan, during his tenure at UCLA. Of- fers to instead pursue acting. He at UCLA until now, as an executive 96-4 record at Howard University, (Amos Alonzo Stagg, 1960; Earl was born and raised in Southern fensive coordinator Smith’s wish- worked in advertising, as a shoe producer and star of the CBS hit Virginia Union University, Hamp- H. “Red” Blaik, 1966; Paul Brown, California. He attended The Har- bone offense forced Harmon to company representative and as series NCIS, Harmon has always ton (Va.) University and Florida 1989; and Bobby Bowden and Jo- vard School (now known as Har- make multiple decisions in very a carpenter between acting gigs treated teammates and production A&M University. seph V. Paterno, both 2006); three vard-Westlake) in Los Angeles, short time periods, distributing and appearing in Coors beer com- crews with familial respect and The jam-packed awards ban- admirals (Thomas J. Hamilton, playing football, baseball and rug- the ball to running backs Kermit mercials. His hard work eventu- loyalty. quet, which will also celebrate the 1970; William P. Lawrence, 1979; by. On the gridiron, he mostly took Johnson and James McAlister. The ally paid off with a big break on “I look at the show as a team,” 150th anniversary of college foot- and Thomas H. Moorer, 1990); the fi eld as a running back and safe- combination created the top run- NBC’s St. Elsewhere and the lead- Harmon said during a previous in- ball, will highlight the yet-to-be- one Supreme Court Justice (By- ty, only appearing in four games at ning game in the nation in 1973, ing role of Dr. Robert Caldwell. His terview. “I’ve always been a team announced recipients of the NFF ron “Whizzer” White, 1962); ac- quarterback. He broke his elbow as and UCLA set school records for success continued on NBC’s police guy. I’m not in (acting) for the per- Outstanding Contribution to Am- tor John Wayne (1973); and base- a junior, and did not play varsity total yards gained (4,403), average drama Reasonable Doubts star- sonal part of this, and I wasn’t as ateur Football Award, NFF John ball immortal Jackie Robinson football as a senior. yards per game (400) and rushing ring as detective Dickey Cobb and an athlete either. It’s about the work L. Toner Award for excellence in (1997). Not recruited out of high school, touchdowns (56). CBS’s Chicago Hope where he ap- and we all work together.” athletics administration and NFF Other notable Gold Medal win- Harmon headed to Pierce Junior A Communications major who peared as Dr. Jack McNeil. Other former outstanding Ra- Chris Schenkel Award for excel- ners include the late Sen. Jack Kemp, College in Woodland Hills, Calif., aspired to become a doctor, Har- He also had memorable zorbacks to be inducted in the lence in broadcasting. a former Buffalo Bills’ quarterback, and he led that team to a 7-2 re- mon also excelled in the UCLA arcs on the hit shows Moonlight- CHOF are linebackers Wayne In addition to the presentation of (1983); the late ABC football broad- cord in 1971, earning All-America classrooms, carrying a 3.45 grade- ing and The West Wing before land- Harris (2004) and Billy Ray Smith the newest Hall of Fame inductees caster Keith Jackson (1999); former laurels. His performance earned point average and graduating cum ing the lead role of Gibbs, a special Jr. (2000); wide receiver Chuck and the NFF major awards, the din- Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Roger him multiple scholarship offers, laude. His accomplishments earned agent with the Naval Criminal In- Dicus (1999); defensive lineman ner will provide the stage for the Staubach (2007); the late Sen. John including Oklahoma in an effort him second-team College Sports vestigative Service, on CBS’ glob- Loyd Phillips (1992); wide receiv- presentation of the 2019 NFF Na- Glenn, the fi rst American astro- led by Barry Switzer, the offensive Information Directors of America al favorite NCIS series, which has er Lance Alworth (1984); running tional Scholar-Athlete Awards and naut to orbit the Earth (2008); Phil coordinator at the time and a fu- Academic All-America honors as become part of television histo- back/defensive back Clyde Scott; the bestowing of the 30th NFF Wil- Knight, the co-founder and current ture College Football Hall of Fame well as his NFF National Schol- ry, approaching its 400th episode and wide receiver Wear Schoo- liam V. Campbell Trophy to the na- Chairman Emeritus of Nike, Inc. coach, to recruit him. Harmon opt- ar-Athlete Award. and recently inking a deal for its nover (1967). tion’s top football scholar-athlete. (2009); NFL Commissioner Roger ed to stay in his hometown of Los “In today’s society, the schol- 17th season. The most-watched — Michael Minshew of the Arkansas On Oct. 30, the NFF will announce Goodell (2013); and former U.S. Angeles, playing for UCLA head ar-athlete is indeed a rare breed,” scripted show on American televi- Sports Information offi ce, the members of the national schol- Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza coach Pepper Rodgers and assis- Harmon said in responding for sion today and consistently ranked as well as the NFF’s Phil Marwill ar-athlete class, who will vie as fi - Rice (2015). Harmon will become tant coaches Homer Smith, Lynn the NFF Scholar-Athlete Class in among the fi ve highest-rated TV and Alan Cox, contributed to this story nalists for the Campbell Trophy. the 65th recipient of the NFF Gold Stiles and Terry Donahue, also a 1973. “Not only does he excel on “We are extremely proud of the Medal. future College Football Hall of the fi eld, but he competes in the 2019 College Football Hall of Fame “Having achieved the highest Fame coach. classroom as well. ... As we gather Class,” said Archie Manning, NFF levels of success, Mark Harmon Playing alongside future CFHOF here tonight to pay our respects to NOW IS THE TIME Chairman, a 1989 College Foot- has always remained humble and inductees Randy Cross and John the men who made the great Amer- To replace that old stove ball Hall of Famer from Ole Miss focused on the things that really Sciarra, Harmon helped orchestrate ican game of football what it is and the 2016 recipient of the NFF matter in life, which is hard work, a UCLA turnaround, quarterback- today, we hope that one day in the ZLWKDQHZHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQW Gold Medal. “Each of these men perseverance and teamwork,” NFF ing the Bruins, which had fi nished future some of us from the Class of has established himself among the Awards Committee Chairman Jack 2-7-1 at eighth-place in the Pac-8 ‘74 might be fortunate enough to absolute best to have ever played Ford said. “His success on the grid- Conference in 1971, to a combined carry on the great tradition that has pellet stove or coached the game, and we look iron as a student-athlete and his 17-5 record in 1972 and 1973. In been passed down by the distin- forward to immortalizing their in- subsequent icon status in fi lm and his fi rst game ever as a Bruin, guished men in this room. If we do, credible accomplishments.” television make him exceptionally which opened the 1972 season, it is because our universities gave Perkins Buy Local As for Harmon, NFF President well-qualifi ed as our 2019 Gold Harmon led an underdog UCLA to us the chance and the game of foot- Farm Supply and Chief Executive Offi cer Steve Medal recipient. 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If you are able of the trees, but they’re much more also offers an added bit of safety favorable weather during spring to fi nd a ripening mulberry tree, likely to be bouncing around and when the leaves obscure your tar- and summer breeding season and LITTLE ROCK—Although look no further for your squirrel shaking younger branches, which get’s background in the distance. A fall migration period played a role most people associate hunting hunt. Sit down within range of the will give away their position. Their 12-gauge or 20-gauge shotgun with in the increase. There has been a squirrels in early fall when hickory tree and let the woods settle down. red and gray coats also will stand a pocketful of shells loaded with signifi cant effort to conserve mon- nuts and acorns begin to ripen, Ar- Squirrels will soon be on their way. out much more against the bright no. 6 shot is all it takes to harvest archs for the last fi ve years in Ar- kansas’s squirrel season offi cially Determining if the fruits are ripe is green, making them easier to spot fox squirrels and gray squirrels in kansas and across the U.S., includ- opens May 15 each year. The sea- easy with mulberry trees as well, than during winter hunts. spring. Be sure to bring your empty ing planting milkweed and nectar son will remain open until the end just taste them. Slowly walk a safe distance into shell hulls back home with you and plants and reducing the use of of February, making it Arkansas’s Many people collect mulberries your selected area, then pause for a dispose of them properly with the herbicides. Perhaps some of these longest hunting season (fi shing Newsletters for pies, jellies and jams, and they few minutes to scan every tree for rest of your trash from the day. efforts are starting to bear fruit. never closes in The Natural State). make a good treat at the end of a movement. Squirrels have as much Take extra care when prepar- The fi rst monarchs began trick- Although the vast majority of ly “planted” will begin to sprout hunt as well. We don’t advise trying attention span as a teenager with an ing any meals with the squirrel to ling into The Natural State around squirrel hunters still wait for chill- if conditions are right. Many wild this technique unless you’re sure of iPhone, so it won’t take long after remove as much shot as possible late March. These fi rst-generation ier weather to chase bushytails, fruits, such as blueberries and what type of tree the berry came you settle down before they for- from the meat. The AGFC has an monarchs wore faded and tattered a small, but dedicated group also blackberries still have a month or from. Some squirrel foods can be get you’re there and continue with easy-to-follow video on how to wings as they frantically searched enjoy spring outings before the so to go before they ripen. Until inedible to humans, and others like their business. If you don’t see any properly clean and dress a squirrel for milkweed to lay their eggs weather becomes too hot to truly then, most squirrels are living off dogwood fruits may not be tox- movement after about 10 minutes, after the hunt. For this video and on. First generation monarchs are enjoy a day in the fi eld. In fact, with whatever food sources they can ic but are so bitter and astringent, take a few slow steps to gain a new more squirrel hunting resources, slowly giving way to second gen- this year’s cool spring conditions, fi nd. The fresh buds of oak, pecan you’ll wish you hadn’t tried it. vantage point and repeat the pro- visit https://www.agfc.com/en/ eration monarchs, which will look hunting squirrels in spring will be and maple trees all interest them, If you don’t have a food source cess. While scanning the woods, hunting/small-game/squirrel. much fresher and brighter. Some picked out, don’t panic. Squirrels keep an eye out for possible food of these butterfl ies will stay and more comfortable than most days and fl owers from hickories, elms aren’t too much of a challenge to sources you can mark for your next Monarch butterfl y sees breed, while others will continue in September, when the tempera- and even pines will help draw a few ture can reach the 90-degree mark fi gure out any time of year. Just hunt. If you fi nd one, give it ad- to migrate north. AGFC has been squirrels. population rebound on a fairly regular basis. like during fall and winter, they’re ditional time before moving on in monitoring monarchs using citizen With fall squirrel hunting, suc- While food sources may be scat- going to be most active fi rst thing your still hunt as it may be all you LITTLE ROCK—For the fi rst science for the last two years. Data cess means fi nding what foods the tered now, it’s a good time to get in the morning. Morning hunts also need to stay rich in squirrels for the time in 12 years, eastern monarch collected are helping biologists un- squirrels are eating, and spring is no a plant or tree identifi cation guide make walking in the woods a little season. populations are up signifi cantly. derstand the timing of migration different. The secret to squirrel pot and learn where you can fi nd dog- more comfortable, as the humidity Spring squirrel hunting is made The overwintering monarch pop- and where exactly the monarchs pie is in fi nding what they’re put- woods, wild blackberry thickets, of late spring and early summer for the shotgun. Instead of walking ulation numbers, released by the are occurring in the state. If you ting in their bellies. Food options, wild blueberries known as huck- can turn heavily forested areas into over crunchy, newly fallen leaves, World Wildlife Fund in Mexico, would like to report your obser- however, are drastically different leberries, and especially mulberry a sauna by midday. you’ll be walking over spring show the highest numbers since vations, the Arkansas Monarch once the fall’s menu of acorns and trees. As these soft-mast foods rip- In spring, looking for woods growth, which is much quieter. The 2007. Mapping project can be found on hard mast has been consumed. en, there won’t be a squirrel within that are a little different than fall. leaves on the trees make it much Monarch numbers have been de- the iNaturalist webpage, https:// By May, squirrels have likely a few miles that won’t be tempted The tall, acorn-fi lled oak stands easier to stalk closely for a shot. clining since the late 1990s, caus- www.inaturalist.org/projects/ar- consumed all of the nuts and other to come down for a bite. won’t be as tempting to squirrels as They also make it a little harder to ing much concern and prompting kansas-monarch-mapping-project. snacks in their cache, and anything The mulberry, no doubt, is the the edges of that wood line where get a clean shot from long distances many conservation groups to take You can also report sightings they left behind on the ground king of late spring squirrel fare. more green growth and smaller, where a .22-caliber rimfi re would action. This winter, the population directly to Allison Fowler, wildlife has rotted or tried to sprout. Even This native tree produces small soft-mast-producing species thrive. excel. saw a 144 percent increase from the diversity program coordinator at some of the nuts they inadvertent- raspberry-like fruits that squirrels Bushytails still will seek the shelter The shotgun’s limited distance previous winter. Researchers think [email protected]. RAZORBACK ROUNDUP School-record nine Diamond Hogs named All-SEC Special to the Advance ponents. He only made two errors homers and fi rst year with more games with 40 starts at either des- olina at Charlotte after throwing 5.0 Foundation members can now text all season in 442 chances (a .995 than 50 RBI. ignated hitter or fi rst base and leads scoreless innings with only one hit ONERazorback to 91999 to become HOOVER, Ala.—Prior to Tues- fi elding percentage). He fi nished Fletcher is leading the SEC with the team with a .352 batting aver- allowed. Wicklander has given up a member of the Foundation from day’s start of the 2019 Southeastern fourth in the SEC in runs scored 22 doubles, and he’s six away from age. He has also led the team with three or less hits in eight of last 11 anywhere at any time. Conference Baseball Tournament, (63), tied for fi fth in doubles (19), tying the single-season school re- a .369 batting average in conference outings. His 77 strikeouts were the “We want to offer a simple, mo- the year-end All-SEC teams were tied for third in walks (45), 10th in cord.His 27 RBIs were a personal play—totaling 11 doubles, two tri- 15th most among all pitchers in the bile-friendly opportunity for all released after being voted on by the on-base percentage (.436) and tied best in conference play and tied for ples, one home run and driving in league and second among all fresh- Arkansans and Hog fans to join the league coaches. The teams feature a for seventh in stolen bases (17). eighth in the SEC. He is currently 20 runs. men pitchers. Razorback Foundation to support school-record nine players from the Those 17 stolen bases are the tied for the team lead with 23 multi- He is in the top 10 in the SEC • Cronin has a 2.25 ERA in 24 Razorback Athletics,” said Scott University of Arkansas on either the most by a Razorback since Andrew hit games and 15 multi-RBI games. in overall batting average (.352) innings with only six earned runs Varady, executive director of the second team, all-freshman team or Benintendi stole 24 in 2015. Ezell, He has only made one error in and on-base percentage (.455), and allowed and 10 saves. Six of his Razorback Foundation. “For $4.17 all-defensive team. who has started every game of his center fi eld in 138 chances ad this fi nished fourth in the league with a 10 saves have come against SEC a month, or $50 a year, anyone can Six of the 12 All-SEC sec- career (226), has 316 career hits marks the second straight year for .369 average in conference games opponents, which ties for the third become a member of the Founda- ond-team selections come from Ar- over fi ve years, which ranks fi fth in him on thee SEC All-Defensive only and tied for fourth with 11 dou- most. He has pitched at least one tion and make a positive, lasting kansas. Trevor Ezell, Casey Martin, the nation among all active players. team. This is also his second career bles. He also had the fourth highest inning in 47 of his last 48 outings impact on more than 465 Razorback Dominic Fletcher, Heston Kjerstad, • Martin has hit .311 through 55 All-SEC selection. on-base percentage (.463). dating back to 2017, throwing at student-athletes.” Matt Goodheart and Matt Cronin all games with 74 hits, 37 for extra bas- • Kjerstad hit .336 for the year in • Noland made 16 appearances least 1.1 innings in six of last 10 According to the 2018 Pew Re- made the list at their respective po- es, and is slugging a team-best .605. 54 games with 14 home runs and in his fi rst collegiate season with appearances. search “Internet/Broadband Fact sitions. On the SEC All-Freshman He hit .295 in conference games 44 RBI. His batting average is the 15 starts; that’s the second most He began the year on a 11-inning Sheet,” as the adoption of tradition- scoreless streak, saving six games. team, Christian Franklin, Connor with nine homers and 22 RBI. Mar- second highest on the team and he appearances among all freshmen al broadband service has slowed Cronin earned a save on consecu- Noland and Patrick Wicklander all tin also currently leads the team hit .319 in conference play. Twen- pitchers on the team. He has com- in recent years, a growing share of piled a 3.86 warmed run average tive days against the University of earned their fi rst all-conference hon- with 15 home runs, two more than ty-four of his team-leading 75 hits Americans now use smartphones are for extra bases (10 doubles, one over 63 innings with 49 strikeouts, Missouri on March 15-16 (it was his ors of their career. Finally, Fletcher his total last year. as their primary means of online triple, 14 homers) and he has now 27 earned runs and 12 walks while second time this year). and Ezell both were named to the He ranks in a tie for sixth in the access at home. In fact, today one- hit .312 over his two-year career in walking only 12. He allowed just fi ve hits allowed league in runs scored (58), tied for in-fi ve American adults are “smart- SEC All-Defensive team. It is the 59 conference games. He made his fi rst collegiate start in his last 6.1 innings (fi ve outings), second all-defensive selection for fi fth in doubles (19), tied for second phone-only” Internet users—mean- Kjerstad is tied for fi fth in the on opening weekend against East- and has allowed one run or less al- ing they own a smartphone, but do Fletcher in his career. in total bases (144), fi fth in slugging SEC in total bases (129), 12th in ern Illinois University, striking out lowed in last seven outings. He is The 11 selections (nine players) (.605), tied for seventh in hits (74), not have traditional home broad- slugging (.578), sixth in hits (75) seven and working 4.2 innings. He fourth in the SEC in saves (10) and band service. This number has in- led all SEC teams and topped last 10th in RBI (53) and tied for third in and tied for fi fth in home runs (15). has pitched 4.2 innings in an outing fi fth in SEC in games fi nished (16). year’s previous program record homers (15). creased to 20 percent of Americans He hit eight home runs in the month fi ve times, but has gone more than Razorback Foundation in 2018 versus only eight percent in of nine selections. Arkansas was Martin, who has three inside- of April and drove in a team-best 25 seven innings in two of his last fi ve also the only school with multiple the-park home runs this year, needs launches new option 2013. RBI (18 games). He has 21 multi-hit starts. For more information related to players named to the All-Freshman two more homers to crack into the games with 10 games of three hits or His 15 starts ties for the most of team—and it was the third year Arkansas all-time top 10 for home The Razorback Foundation, Inc., Razorback Foundation membership more. Also notched 11 games with any pitcher in the SEC and he hasn’t recently announced a new, mo- benefi ts, or to speak to a member in school history the Hogs have runs in a single season and needs multi-RBI, including three games walked more than two batters in an had two or more freshmen named fi ve more to crack into the career bile-friendly opportunity to join of the Razorback Foundation team, with four or more. outing this season. Nolan struck out the Foundation. Non-Razorback call 479-443-9000. all-conference. top 10. He is tied for the team lead • Franklin has played in 54 of 55 a season high 10 batters against the • Ezell played all 55 games with with 23 multi-hit games and seven games, starting 48, including all 30 No. 18 University of Tennessee on 50 starts at fi rst base, his fi rst year games with three hits or more. Also conference games in left fi eld. He April 28. And his 12 walks allowed ever playing the position. He hit has 15 multi-RBI games and seven hit .281 overall in his fi rst collegiate ties for the lowest among any pitch- .314 with 65 hits, 29 for extra bases, with three or more. season with 48 hits, six home runs er in the SEC (he’s only allowed DENTAL Insurance including eight home runs and 41 This is his second straight All- and 33 RBI. seven walks in SEC play). runs batted in. It is the fourth year of SEC second-team selection. He hit .262 in conference play • Wicklander went 5-2 as a fi rst- Physicians Mutual Insurance Company his career to hit .300 or higher when • Fletcher hit .320 for the year with three home runs and 12 RBI. year starter with a 4.69 ERA in 55.2 playing 20 or more games and the overall, third highest average on the He also has eight multi-hit games innings. He made 12 starts in 19 ap- A less expensive way to help get eight homers are a career-best for a team. He hit .305 in conference play, in conference play and 14 overall, pearances; more appearances than the dental care you deserve single season. his second-straight year batting .300 and notched nine multi-RBI games any other freshman pitcher on the Ezell hit .256 in conference play or higher in SEC games. With 10 with six consisting of three or more team. with more than half (24) of his sea- home runs with 52 RBI, it is his RBIs. 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Call National Debt 855-401-5267 career! Call now: 877-648-6341 Relief 866-916-4956. 1440 E. Church St., Warren — 870-226-6766 Week of May 20, 2019 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019• PAGE 7C NOTICE TO DREW COUNTY REGISTERED VOTERS The legal notice of the special election to be held in Drew County on June 11th that appeared in the Advance-Monticellonian newspaper last week contained a typographical error. One of the polling places, Marion South at the First United Methodist Church was omitted by the newspaper. Legals It is reprinted here correctly. PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION ORDINANCE NO. 2019-8 It is hereby proclaimed that a Special Election will be held in Drew County, Arkansas (the “County”) on BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF THE COUNTY OF DREW, STATE OF the 11th day of June, 2019, at which there shall be submitted to the electors the question of the adoption ARKANSAS, AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED: APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE a 1% local sales and use tax within the County for a period of six (6) years, the net collections of which remaining after deduction of the administrative charges of the State of Arkansas and required rebates ARTICLE 1. The Second Amendment to the 2019 Annual Budget for Drew County, which (the “Net Collections”), will be distributed only to the County and used as follows: 75% of the Net $QQXDO%XGJHWZDVGDWHG-DQXDU\ DQGZKLFKDPHQGPHQWLVGDWHG0D\ DQGLV¿OHGZLWK &ROOHFWLRQVWR¿QDQFHWKHFRQVWUXFWLRQUHFRQVWUXFWLRQUHVWRUDWLRQLPSURYHPHQWDOWHUDWLRQDQGUHSDLU the County Clerk, is hereby adopted by reference and is incorporated herein as though set out word for RI&RXQW\URDGVDQGRIWKH1HW&ROOHFWLRQVWR¿QDQFHJHQHUDORSHUDWLRQVRIWKH&RXQW\DQGRWKHU word. purposes of County government. If approved, the levy of the tax will commence on January 1, 2020. ARTICLE 2. The appropriations, sums, funds, accounts and demands as amended by said 2QO\TXDOL¿HGHOHFWRUVRIWKH&RXQW\ZLOOKDYHWKHULJKWWRYRWHDQGWKHHOHFWRUVPD\YRWHHLWKHUIRURU $PHQGPHQWWRWKH $QQXDO%XGJHWIRU'UHZ&RXQW\¿OHGZLWKWKH&RXQW\&OHUNDUHKHUHE\DS- against the question as described above. SURSULDWHGWREHSDLGIURPWKHGHVLJQDWHGIXQGVDQGGHYRWHGWRWKHSD\PHQWRIWKHVSHFL¿HGGHPDQGVIRU Early voting will be available from 8:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:30 o’clock p.m. from June 4, 2019 through the year 2019 and those appropriations are hereby made by reference to that Second Amendment to the June 10, 2019 at the following location: 2019 Annual Budget which is incorporated herein as though set out word for word. DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLUB ROOM ARTICLE 3. The Second Amendment to the 2019 Annual Budget and the amendments to the Ballots will be opened, processed, canvassed and counted at 2:00 o’clock p.m., on June 10, 2019 at budget and appropriations adopted and made therein shall be effective for the calendar year of 2019. the following location: ARTICLE 4. If any provision of this ordinance (including, but not limited to any provisions of DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE the Second Amendment to the 2019 Annual Budget or appropriations in that amendment) are held inval- The election will be held between the hours of 7:30 o’clock a.m. and 7:30 o’clock p.m., on June 11, id, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without 2019, at the following polling places in the County, to wit: the invalid provision and to this end the provisions of this ordinance (and the amendment to the budget and appropriations) are declared to be severable. ABSENTEE...... COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ADOPTED: May 13, 2019 APPROVED: May 13, 2019 EARLY VOTING...... COURTHOUSE CLUB ROOM CITY OF MONTICELLO /s/ Robert Akin, County Judge WARD 1...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) /s/ Lyna Gulledge, Drew County Clerk WARD 2...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH WARD 3...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ATTACHMENT TO APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 2019-8 WARD 4...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COLLINS...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) The Second Amendment to the 2019 Annual Budget for Drew County, Date May 13, 2019 ENON...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) Decrease County General Fund (1000) Unappropriated Funds of $1072.50 JEROME...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI LACEY...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH County Judge (0100) MARION NORTH BOX 1...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $55.00 MARION NORTH BOX 2...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH County Clerk (0101) MARION SOUTH...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $110.00 OZMENT...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH County Treasurer (0103) PLANTERSVILLE...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $27.50 SELMA...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Collector (0104) TILLAR...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $82.50 WILMAR CITY/RURAL...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Assessor (0105) WINCHESTER...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $110.00 County Attorney (0117) $OLVWRIDSSRLQWHGHOHFWLRQRI¿FLDOVGHSXW\FRXQW\FOHUNVRUDGGLWLRQDOGHSXWLHVKLUHGWRFRQGXFWHDUO\ Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $27.50 voting can be found, beginning May 20, 2019, at the following location: Sheriff (0400) DREW COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $302.50 Jail (0418) $QREMHFWLRQWRWKHVHUYLFHRIDQHOHFWLRQRI¿FLDOGHSXW\FRXQW\FOHUNRUDGGLWLRQDOGHSXW\PXVWEH Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $192.50 ¿OHGDVIROORZV Quorum Court (0107) Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $165.00 IF ANYONE OBJECTS TO THE APPOINTED ELECTION OFFICIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE DREW COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN C/O DREW COUNTY CLERK AT Decrease Prosecuting Attorney Fund (3400) Unappropriated Funds of $82.50 210 SOUTH MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 IN WRITING, THIS MUST BE DONE WITHIN TEN 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI CALENDAR DAYS OF POSTING THE LIST OF OFFICIALS. Prosecuting Attorney (0416) GIVEN this 13TH day of MAY, 2019. Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $82.50 DREW COUNTY BOARD OF Decrease Circuit Clerk Fund (3006) Unappropriated Funds of $110.00 ELECTION COMMISSIONERS 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI /s/ Sheere Scogin, Chairman Circuit Clerk ( 0102) #94563 5/22-5/29 Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $110.00 mmm Decrease County Road Fund (2000) Unappropriated Funds of $385.00 IN THE 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI Jobs • Autos • Pets • Trucks • And so much more! Find it in the Classifieds County Road (0200) CIRCUIT Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $385.00 COURT OF Decrease County Sanitation Fund (3009) Unappropriated Funds of $137.50 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI DREW COUNTY, /DQG¿OO Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $137.50 ARKANSAS Decrease Public Defender Fund (3024) Unappropriated Funds of $27.50 PROBATE 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI Public Defender (0417) DIVISION Nurses Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $27.50 IN THE MATTER OF THE Decrease Countywide 911 Fund (3020) Unappropriated Funds of $27.50 ESTATE OF MARY KATH- 7KHVHIXQGVZLOOJRLQWRWKHIROORZLQJ2I¿FHDQGOLQHLWHPRI LEEN JACKSON, DECEASED Countywide 911 (0501) NO. PR-2019-34-4 Line Items: 1009 Health Insurance Matching $27.50 NOTICE NEEDED 'HFUHDVH&RXQW\5RDG)XQG DSSURSULDWHGIXQGVRI2I¿FH&RXQW\5RDG OLQH LWHP5HQWDODQG0DFKLQHU\DQGDSSURSULDWHWKLVWR&RXQW\5RDG)XQG RI¿FH&RXQW\5RDG Notice published in conformity (0200) and line item 4004 Machinery and Equipment in the total amount of $48,000.00 with Arkansas Code Ann. 28- $OODERYHZDVDSSURYHGIRUWKHSRUWLRQRI$LU(YDFWKDWWKH&RXQW\SD\V 401-101 (2) as follows: #94568 5/22 1. The name of the decedent is TREATMENT NURSE mmm Mary Kathleen Jackson. 2. The last known address of PUBLIC cide whether to hold a public dersigned within six (6) months the decedent was 155 Grannys hearing, unless otherwise re- from the date of the fi rst publica- Lane, Monticello, AR 71655. A 5-Star Facility NURSES7A-7P &7P-7A NOTICE quired by law or regulation. If a tion of this notice, or they shall 3. Date of Death of the decedent hearing is scheduled, adequate be forever barred and preclud- was January 28, 2019. Pursuant to Act 163 of the 1993 public notice will be given this ed from any benefi t in the es- 4. That an Affi davit for The Woods of Monticello Legislative Session, the Arkan- newspaper. tate. Claims for injury or death Collection of Small Estate by sas Department of Environmen- Dated this 22nd day of May, caused by the negligence of Distributee was fi led with the +++++ Health and Rehabilitation Center tal Quality gives the following 2019. the decedent shall also be fi lled Drew County Clerk on this 29th notice: Becky W. Keogh within six (6) months from the day of March, 2019. 367-6852 | 1194 N. Chester St. Director date of the fi rst publication of 5. That the legal description www.woodsofmonticello.com Interfor U.S. Inc. (AFIN: 22- #94567 5/22 the notice or they shall be for- of the real property owned by 00007) has submitted an ap- mmm ever barred and precluded form the decedent, situated in Drew plication for a renewal of their any benefi t in such estate. This County, Arkansas is: existing air permit under the notice was fi rst published the THE ROAD TO A NEW Department Regulation 26 (Ti- IN THE 15th day of May, 2019. UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF tle V). This facility is located at Arleen Brooks INTEREST JOB STARTS WITH ESA! 211 Old Troy Road, Monticel- CIRCUIT c/o Barton & Roper, PLLC Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest lo, AR 71655. This application P.O. Box 507 1/4 and that part of the SW 1/4 was declared administratively COURT OF Monticello, AR 71657 of the SE 1/4 which lies West complete on 5/9/2019, and is DREW COUNTY, (870) 367-6288 Telephone of the 16 Section Road, all in undergoing technical review (870) 367-7851 Facsimile Section; ESA is currently by the Offi ce of Air Quality for ARKANSAS #94560 5/15-6/5 compliance with State and Fed- mmm 6. All persons having claims hiring for: eral regulations. This facility’s PROBATE against the estate are to exhibit mailing address is: them, properly verifi ed, within Production Workers 211 Old Troy Road DIVISION PUBLIC/ LOGIC three (3) months from the date Monticello, AR 71655 AND ACCURACY of the fi rst publication of this Warren & McGehee Citizens wishing to examine notice, or they shall be forever Rotating Shift the permit application may do IN THE MATTER OF THE TEST DATE FOR barred and precluded from any so my contacting Air Permits ESTATE OF MILDRED benefi t in the estate. HVAC Filter Changers Branch, ADEQ, 5301 North- WILLIAMS, DECEASED IVOTRONICS 7. The distributees for this shore Drive, North Little Rock, NO. PR-2019-44-4 estate are Brenda Lytle and Billy AR 72118, (501) 682-0744. NOTICE David Moore, Jr. The name and Engineer Testing date on these machines mailing address of their attorney Dumas Interested or affected persons Last known address of the is set at 9:00 am on May 28, are set forth below. my request a hearing on the decedent: 216 Pope Street, Mon- 2019 in the Club Room in the 8. Notice fi rst published this Call or come by today for more information! proposed permit by giving the ticello, Drew County, Arkansas Drew County Courthouse. This 22nd day of May, 2019. Department a written request Date of Death: April 6, 2019 testing is for the 1% Coun- within ten (10) business days The undersigned was appoint- ty-wide Sales and Use Tax Spe- Whit Barton of publication of this notice. ed Personal Representative of cial Election that will be held on The Barton Law Firm The request shall be in writing the June 11, 2019. P.O. Box 507 870-367-2727 to the above address-Attention: estate of the above named Monticello, AR 71657 Air Permits Branch and state decedent on May 3, 2019. Drew County Board of Elec- (870) 367-6288 Telephone 310 W. McCloy the reasons for the necessity of All persons having claims tion Commissioners (870) 367-7851 Facsimile Monticello public hearing. The Department against the estate must exhibit #94572 5/22 #94576 5/22-6/12 shall have the discretion to de- them, duly verifi ed, to the un- mmm mmm cyan magenta yellow Black PAGE 8C • WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net honoring MEMORIAL DAY All Gave Some, Some Gave All Today we honor the memory of the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and our way of life. Their dedication to country and freedom makes us proud to be Americans, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. 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