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BY MELISSA ORRELL children are graduating from the BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] [email protected] same high schools. The only differ- ence is their citizenship. For many It’s a shame, really. With all the Parents often worry about how of our representatives, this hurt Ar- discussion lately about the growing they will pay for their children to kansas economically and it needed opioid epidemic in America, far too go to college. Many start saving to change. few people know how to properly for college a long time before their Arkansas House Bill 1684, dispose of unused drugs that may child even know what college is, which was signed into law on be cluttering their medicine cabi- some as soon as they fi nd out they April 10 by Gov. Asa Hutchison, nets. are expecting. was a bipartisan bill sponsored by That’s primarily why the U.S. For immigrants in many states in Rep. Dan Douglas, R-Bentonville, Drug Enforcement Administration the United States, the amount they and co-sponsored by Rep. Megan began a program called the “Na- Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian have to save for their children to go Godfrey, D-Springdale. The bill tional Prescription Drug Take Back PEER PRAISE Former Drew County Quorum Court District 7 Justice of the Peace Patty Mitchell (third to college is usually around double addressed the obstacles faced by Day.” Now 17 years old, the annual from left) is honored for her years of service on the QC by (from left to right) fellow JPs Tommy Gray what their U.S. citizen neighbors Arkansas immigrants that want to drive is here. Both the Monticello (District 5), Chris Barnett (District 6), Carole Bulloch (District 4) and Roger Harris (District 3) Monday are paying, sometimes as much as attend college in the state they grew afternoon. Mitchell served on the court from 2010-18. three times the cost. Both sets of Police Department and the Drew See NEW LAWS Page 9A County Sheriff’s Offi ce are partici- parents are paying taxes and their pating in this national effort. Offi cers will be set up in the Walmart parking lot, 427 U.S. Highway 425, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. This joint endeavor Uber driver helping city catch up with ‘big time’ by the DEA and law enforcement agencies across the county address- es a crucial public safety and public BY MELISSA ORRELL Drew County and it’s usually pretty good In- health issue. [email protected] ternet. Phone service is spotty but usually the According to the 2017 Na- Internet is pretty good. I don’t know when tional Survey on Drug Use and Many people all across the country are that is going to turn around.” Health, six million Americans mis- ordering or getting into an Uber or Lyft car Over the course of his time as a driver, used controlled prescription drugs. right now. Not unlike many rural areas, un- Ferguson stated that the majority of his calls The study showed that a majority fortunately, Monticello is not known for are for older people who do not have family of abused prescription drugs were its public transportation or cab companies. to take them places. He has done everything obtained from family and friends, Frank Ferguson, a Monticello resident, no- from driving someone home from the emer- often from those home medicine ticed the lack of those services and became a gency room to driving an elderly resident to cabinets. certifi ed Uber and Lyft driver. the grocery store so she could buy her dog “This free service allows the “Lyft says they are being more aggressive food. public to anonymously discard pre- about pursuing business in the rural areas and “That has been the typical type of trans- scription medication and address- that may be the case,” said Ferguson, who portation I have provided and that is kind of es a vital public safety and public originally was certifi ed through Uber but is what I had envisioned when I started doing health issue,” Drew County Sheriff now certifi ed also through Lyft. “I do both. this,” Ferguson said. “It wasn’t to make mon- Mark Gober pointed out. “During I don’t know which one is necessarily better ey. I knew there wouldn’t be a great demand this time, citizens are encouraged than the other because I don’t have much ex- for it but I thought there would be more de- to bring expired or unwanted pre- perience with Lyft. But they (Lyft) claim that mand than there has been right now. For peo- scription drugs to the collection site they have more rural access than Uber.” ple who needed a ride and didn’t have one for According to Ferguson, however, there a variety of reasons, there is no public trans- to eliminate the potential for mis- Mellissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian use, abuse or accidental poisoning. is generally a lack of drivers in rural areas portation in town and not a cab company or “In addition to the improper because most people have cars—or at least UNIQUE JOB Frank Ferguson is Monticello’s fi rst certifi ed Uber driver. anything, so slowly but surely it is kind of disposal of medication such as know someone who does have a car that can fi tting a niche.” fl ushing them down the toilet or get them places. The hasn’t deterred Uber around here everyone has a car,” Ferguson change. Since a large part of his clientele is elder- throwing them in the trash—which and Lyft, though. explained. “If they don’t have a car, they “Uber and Lyft both predict that access in ly, Ferguson shared a web service that he can be hazardous to the public safe- “In an urban area, a lot of people may usually have a friend that has one who can rural areas will improve. They attribute it to believed could help people in Monticello not have a car and they wouldn’t need one provide some transportation—so that is part spotty Internet but that isn’t the case in Drew ty— public health and the environ- See UBER Page 9A ment are the keys. We encourage in a place like New York, for example, but of the challenge. I don’t know if that will County. Everyone has access to Internet in all citizens to check their medicine cabinets and to participate.” According to DEA statistics, 317,992 pounds of unused or ex- APRIL’S YARD OF THE MONTH Monticello pired medication has been col- lected in Arkansas during the fi rst 16 national prescription drug take gets new back days. That’s a part of the 10,878,950 pounds (or 5,439.5 police offi cer tons) of pills that have voluntarily turned in at collection centers in all Monticello Police Chief 50 states, the District of Columbia, Jason Akers has announced Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. a new addition to his de- Virgin Islands since 2002. partment—his first hire Saturday is just the fi rst of two since becoming chief April national prescription drug take 1. back days annually. The other is Officer in October. However, should both Jerome those days be missed, there are Perez year-round disposal sites set up in has com- all 50 states. To fi nd a year-round peted drug disposal site near Monticello, require- visit https://apps2.deadiversion. ments usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/ at the main?execution=e2s1 and simply Arkan- fi ll out the information requested. Jerome Perez sas Law “The most recent data shows Enforce- that Arkansas leads all surrounding states in prescription drug abuse ment Training Academy for ages 12-18,” new MPD Police and has graduated in the Chief Jason Akers said. “The take first class of 2019. He back enables parents or caregivers joined MPD this week. to dispose of left over prescription “Officer Perez is a very drugs safely, keeping the drugs dedicated police officer with a very bright future,” from being diverted from their le- Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian Akers said of the hiring. gitimate use to being abused. FIRST OF 2019 Cindy and Denver Robinson, who reside at 402 West Union Street, receive congratulations from Monticello-Drew County Chamber of “Ailing family members who “We are proud to call him Commerce Executive Director Glenda Nichols (right) for having won the Yard of the Month for April. The Yard of the Month contest is sponsored by the ours and glad to have him.” Town & County Garden Club and the chamber. The Robinsons, who are both retired, still do all their own yard work, both in the fl owers and in a vegetable See DEA Page 9A garden—the produce of which they often share with their neighbors. To nominate a deserving yard in the Monticello area, call the chamber at 870-367-6741.

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 17 • 40 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW U.S. fl ag orders THE ROVING The Monticello Kiwanis Club is now accepting orders for the U.S. fl ags to be placed around the downtown square and in front of the Drew County Courthouse in the club’s annual display of patriotism. Flags may be ordered in memory or honor of veterans or loved ones for $30. The fl ags, which have become a Monticello tradition, will be on exhibition from Memorial Day in May until Independence Day in July. For more information or to order a fl ag, contact Connie McKeiver at 870-460-6470. Library book sale REPORTERS 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, and it’s just $5—while books last. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Look who we found this week! Drew County EHC Scholarship The Drew County Extension Homemakers Clubs will be off ering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2019-20 college year to a student who is a Drew County KEEPING MONTICELLO FED resident and who will be attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The scholarship will be available at the rate of $500 per semester and may be applied to tuition, books, and/or room and board. Payment will be made to the UAM upon proof of registration for each semester. Application forms are available in the counselor’s offi ces at Monticello and Drew Central high schools, and in the UAM Financial Aid Offi ce. Forms can also be obtained at the Drew County Extension Offi ce in the Drew County Courthouse. All prospective and current UAM students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. For more information, contact Claudia Horton, Drew County EHC Education Chairperson, at 870- 723-2662 or McCray at 870-460-6270. LIHEAP applications The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- tions for Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program winter regular program. The applications will remain open until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility: 1) Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) Proof of an electric or gas bill—or other energy related statement—for 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 Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact FRIENDLY SERVICE WITH A SMILE. Jennifer at 870-367-8583. Pamela Shaw, Nichole Simpson and Mary Hootsell take a small break to smile for the camera while working the grill Ireland, England and Wales tour at City Drug, 201 East Gaines Street. The City Drug grill is open for Breakfast and Lunch Monday through Saturday. Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an educa- tional tour for nine days in June 2020 to England, Ireland and Wales. Stu- dents from any school district are eligible to travel; for interested students, April is the last chance to enroll before prices increase on May 1. Those taking the tour will experience castles, cathedrals, coastlines and coun- trysides that will become the classroom for this unforgettable journey. The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rug- ged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnifi cent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick's in Dublin 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. Yard of the Month The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is now taking nomina- tions for Yard of the Month. Nominations may be made by calling 870-367- 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, APRIL 27 National Drug Take Back Day The Drew County Sheriff ’s Offi ce and the Monticello Police Department, along with the Arkansas Community Correction and the Arkansas State Police, will host and partner with Walmart Monticello in the National Drug Enforcement Administration’s pill take back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 in the Walmart parking lot. This free service allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medication and addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. During this time, citizens are en- couraged to bring expired or unwanted prescription drugs to the collection site to eliminate the potential for misuse, abuse or accidental poisoning. The improper disposal of medication—such as fl ushing the medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can be hazardous to the public safety, public health and the environment. Local law enforcement agencies encourage all citizens to check their medicine cabinets and to participate. Market in the Park/Farmer’s train Market in the Park Farmer's Market and More is scheduled to open its 2019 season on Saturday, April 27. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday. On opening day, the Master Gardener's plant sale will be among the activities. Market in the Park will also be raising funds to build a covered and concrete pavilion to better serve the community with local produce and homemade products. Union Bank will be hosting the fi rst fundraising event with hamburger lunches for $5. There will also be a $1 raffl e for sale to enter to win a Market in the Park vendor’s gift basket. The market, located in the Rodney Shelton Foss Mini Park on South Main Street, will be open until Saturday, Oct. 26. There is no fee for booths, but contact the Monticel- lo-Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or visit the Market in the Park Facebook page for the type of items allowed for sale. In addition to the festivities already planned, the chamber has announced that the Santa train, which was rained out in December 2018, will be off ering rides as the “Farmer’s train” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. To make donations toward the construction of the pavilion, please send a check payable to Market in the Park to 335 East Gaines Street, Monticello, 71655. Drew County Master Gardeners The Drew County Master Gardeners will have their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at the Market in the Park Farmer’s Market. A wide variety of herbs, fl owers, tomato plants, vegetables, trees and shrubs will be available for sale. The sale is being held in conjunction with the Farmer’s Train ride in the park that morning. For more information or to inquire how to become a Master Gardener, contact Brenda Page, president of the Master Gardeners of Drew County, at [email protected]. SATURDAY, MAY 4 Drew Central all-class reunion The annual Drew Central All-Class Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th reunion and its class members will have a special part in the recognition program. Registration and fel- lowship will begin in the Pirate Nation Cafeteria at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. The cost for lunch will be $10 per person and tickets may be purchased in advance at the Administration Offi ce. The Recognition and Award Ceremony will start at 1 p.m. The 2019 Hall of Fame honorees are Alvin Jordan, Class of 1953, and Tremesha Colbert, Class of 1999. The 2019 Distinguished Service Award honorees for Drew Central Schools are Chris Bryant and the late Billy Williams, a former superintendent. All DC graduates and friends are welcome. TUESDAY, MAY 7 Monticello Music Club meeting Monticello Music Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 821 North Main Street. An organ recital will be held in conjunction with this meeting and the public is cordially invited to attend. Selections by Handel, Wilson, Martin, and Sibelius will be presented by organists Laura Ferguson, Joe Guenter and Robert Ellis.

See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 3A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | 3A COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from Page 2A Teacher feature SATURDAY, MAY 18 Car show Editor’s note: Back by popular demand— careers. The Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries will be cele- and with a new name—the Advance-Monti- “You learn classroom management, how brating its 125th anniversary with the fi rst-ever Ride and Shine Car Show at cellonian will continue to highlight one local to be an asset to your school, and most of 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019 to help raise funds to meet the needs of educator per week during the school year. all, more about yourself in your fi rst year of children and families in crisis. The show will be held at the Baptist Home for Teachers from Drew Central and Monticello teaching,” Bird added. “If I could give any Children, 222 West Pope Street. The show is open to all automobile makes school district, as well as the University of and models. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards will be presented Arkansas at Monticello, are eligible for nom- advice, it would be to really get to know the at 1 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. Registration is available by call- kids you are teaching. Empathize with them ing 501-410-1567. Early registration fees are $20 a car and $10 for each inations. Our goal is to highlight accomplish- additional car—or $25 after Monday, April 22. Show day registration cost is ments inside and outside of the classroom. To but make sure they know their limits and $25. For more information, contact Stella Prather at 501-410-1567 or email make a nomination, send the name and school always be fi rm. Allow yourself to feel their [email protected]. of the teacher to [email protected]. SATURDAY, JUNE 1 challenges, sacrifi ces and joys because you will be such an important person in their Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home campus carnival BY ASHLEY FOREMAN lives. They are with you almost every day. ADVANCE CORRESPONDENT Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, which operates the Annie B. Wells Most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask an- Home in Monticello at 745 Old Warren Road, will sponsor an all-day cam- harlene Bird was inspired to be an art other teacher for help or advice. Every teach- pus carnival on Saturday, June 1 as a way of thanking churches, donors teacher because of an unforgettable and volunteers for their assistance. This donor appreciation event is open experience and wonderful art teacher er was new at some point.” to the public and includes a tour of the campus houses and a meeting with C she had in high school. While teaching is her career and an import- Vera Lloyd youth. For more information, contact the Little Rock home offi ce ant part of her life, Bird’s most important role at [email protected]. A Magnolia native, Bird received her FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Bachelors of Fine Arts and Master of Charlene Bird in life is that of a mother and a wife. Juneteenth sweet potato pie contest Arts from Southern Arkansas University. “This year makes 10 year that I have been As part of the 2019 Juneteenth celebration, there will be a sweet potato pie “I currently teach Art I, Art II, Studio 2D sion that she showed towards me. I strive to married to my wonderful husband, Josh,” contest on Friday, June 14 at the meeting room of the Southeast Arkansas and Studio 3D at Monticello High School,” show the same compassion and love for my Bird noted. “He is my greatest supporter and Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. Entry free Bird stated. students.” my rock when I have a bad day. We have a is $10 and contestants should bring their homemade pies to the library Bird’s path to becoming an art teacher be- Bringing that same compassion and love to beautiful ten month old son, Sawyer. His at 2 p.m. Entries must be in no later than Wednesday, June 5. The winner gan in high school when her love for art, a her job as an art teacher, Bird says her favor- will receive a $150 cash prize. For more information or entry form, contact compassionate art teacher and an accident ite thing about being an educator is the down- birth was the proudest moment of my life. Wannetta Benton at 870-900-0277. ONGOING collided. time with her students. He is by far our greatest accomplishment and “The reason I chose to become an art “When I get to hear them talk about their joy in our lives. As his parents, we pray that • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thurs- teacher was because I had an unforgettable lives and make jokes, I love it,” Bird noted. he grows to love life and God the way his day of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello art teacher in high school,” Bird said. “I was “Seeing them all getting along and discussing parents have.” Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact 870- in an accident during my 10th grade year and their differences is a great sight. Also, know- 224-1508 by calling or texting. It goes without saying that family is ex- • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. she helped me utilize my love for art as a ing that they feel like they can trust you and tremely important to Bird and any free time way to express myself. It kept me from get- knowing that you make even a small differ- the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each month during she has, she tries to spend it with her boys. September through May. The meetings take place in the gymnasium at ting really depressed during my months of ence or impact in their lives is the best feel- Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near healing and also helped me to focus on what ing.” Bird is also a lover of coffee and a good Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or who is interested in was actually important, getting better. Most It isn’t just the student’s that Bird cares for book. She is a self proclaimed easy going learning more about home schooling is welcome to attend. For more infor- importantly, she helped me to cope and heal. and wants to assist when she can, she also person who always tries to see the positive mation, contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367-3701. I will never forget her patience and compas- has advice for teachers just beginning their side of everything. • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama Restau- rant, located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meetings at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to attend. • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst Thursday of every month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the fi rst Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. Cancer pa- tients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Sat- urday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact 870-723-6568. • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings at noon 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. • 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 from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Celebrate Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large- Left: Josh Jenkins, a University of Arkansas at Monticello student and member of the Institute of Management Accountants, hides Easter eggs at the Arkan- group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. sas Children’s Baptist Home. Right: Sydney Abbott, UAM IMA member, holds up one of the winning eggs. Members of the UAM IMA student association At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into volunteered their time and hosted an egg decorating contest and an egg hunt for the ACBH children on Saturday. According to Abbott, attending UAM and men and women and provide a safe place to give and receive positive volunteering in Monticello is somewhat of a family tradition and she enjoys following in the footsteps of older family members. support for individual needs. • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in 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- erans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. We are now offering a For more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870-367- 9669. • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely Student Checking Account!!! 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 operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and Come in today and let us help you with a new account! ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meetings are open to the public. • The 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 city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Av- enue. • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Monday at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street.

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Is Con- GUEST EDITORIAL years Congress has kept ceding power Today, the regular business of the 92nd General gress nearly or completely dysfunctional? to the president on military intervention, Assembly will conclude—absent any surprises. The This editorial refl ects the views of Lee General Assembly’s adjournment date is important to Things aren’t working well on Capitol Hamilton, a senior advisor for the Indiana budgeting, and a host of other issues. determine when some pieces of legislation passed this Hill. University Center on Representative Gov- It doesn’t defer just to the president. session become effective. ernment. Other opinions on this page may A constituent from Crossett recently asked about I can tick off the problems, and so can not refl ect this view. Congress leaves regulatory decisions to the effective date for Act 822, the lengthy legislation you. Congress doesn’t follow good pro- federal agencies, yields economic power integrity and talent who want to advance that included a provision to require certain Internet cess. It’s too polarized and partisan. It’s to the Federal Reserve, and has allowed businesses to begin collecting sales tax. the national interest as they understand Act 822 was passed with an emergency clause. dominated by political game-playing, and the Supreme Court to become a central Typically when a bill is passed with an emergen- it. It’s frustrating to see so many talented, cy clause, it will take effect immediately when the by the undue infl uence of money. It defers well-meaning people who struggle to policy-making body. It hasn’t come close governor signs the law or, if he chooses to not sign it too readily to the president. Its output is to being a co-equal branch of government and he does not veto it, it will become effective fi ve make the institution work well. days after it goes to the governor’s desk. An emergen- low, and it simply cannot pass a budget on So what should they do? What will lead for a long time. So the fi rst step toward cy clause on a bill must be voted time. Congress back to relevance, effectiveness, reforming itself is to determine to become on separately from the bill and it In fact, there’s a lot it can’t get done, one. requires a two-thirds vote to be and higher standing in public opinion? effective. from repairing or replacing Obamacare to First, it needs to step up to its consti- In order to do so, however, it needs to However, sometimes a bill has action on climate change. attend to some serious internal house- a specifi c enactment date written tutional responsibilities. The Founders into it, even if there is an emer- To be sure, there are things that mem- placed Congress fi rst in the Constitution keeping, from rehabilitating the way it gency clause. That was the case bers of Congress do pretty well. They are for a reason: it’s the branch that most goes about legislating to restoring the for Act 822, which will become LEANNE effective on July 1, because that superb at serving their constituents and thoroughly represents the will and desires bedrock principles of good legislating, BURCH date was specifi cally noted in the refl ecting their views. They’re people of of the American people. Yet over the including negotiation and compromise. language of the bill. ARKANSAS If a bill passes through the HOUSE REPORT legislature and the governor signs it into law, it becomes an Act. If Constitutional the Act has no emergency clause, it will become effective on the 91st day after the fi nal adjournment of the session in which the legislation was passed. An amendments exception to this exists when a recess or adjournment is taken temporarily for more than 90 days, in which sent to voters case the act will go into effect 90 days after the recess or adjournment. If you would like to check the language of a partic- During the recent regular ses- ular Act that we passed to see when it goes into effect, sion, the legislature referred three go to www.arkleg.state.ar.us. You can search by the proposed constitutional amend- Act number, the bill number or even by key word or ments to Arkansas voters. bill sponsor. One would limit terms of legis- If you are curious about any part of how the lators to 12 years. Another would processes in the House work, or how bills are created permanently extend a highway and are run through the legislative process, peruse program that is now scheduled to www.arkansashouse.org. That is the same site I’ve expire in 2023. The third would mentioned many times where you can live stream make it more diffi cult to change committee meetings and the House in session. You the constitution. The proposals will also be able to watch interim committee meetings will be on the general election on that site, and you can also watch archived sessions ballot in November of 2020. or committee meetings at any time. The current half-cent in-state In the coming weeks, I hope to summarize and/or sales tax was approved by Arkan- highlight new laws in various categories. This week’s sas voters in 2012 by a 58%-to- focus is on taxes and highways. 42% margin. Tax legislation included Act 182, which cuts the It took effect top tax rate from 6.9% to 6.6% on Jan. 1, 2020. It de- in 2013 and is creases to 5.9% in 2021. The Arkansas Department of scheduled to Finance and Administration estimates this legislation expire after 10 will impact 579,000 Arkansans. Currently, Arkansas years. It raised has the highest top marginal individual income tax the state sales rates among surrounding states. tax from 6% to Act 822 requires out-of-state online retailers to col- 6.5%. lect and remit state sales tax. The bill also phases in EDDIE If extended, a reduction in the top corporate income tax rate from CHEATHAM the half-cent 6.5% to 5.9%. As you have already read, this law goes would generate into effect on July 1. It also extends carry-forward Session’s over: Hard work begins ARKANSAS an estimated period for net operating losses for businesses from SENATE REPORT $293.7 million fi ve years to 10 years. It changes the apportionment a year, of which Now that I have signed the last bill of form, additional homestead tax relief and million in income taxes since 2015 with- formula for corporations and also makes changes to cities and counties each would the 92nd General Assembly, the really the $10 million we set aside to support out cutting any essential services. taxes for carwashes. receive $44 million, and the state hard work begins for my administration. the University of Arkansas for Medical But the highest accomplishment was Act 819 requires The Assessment Coordination Transportation Department would Before I talk about the tasks ahead, Sciences in the effort to earn a National passage of my fourth T, Transformation. Department to establish mandatory guidelines for get the remaining $205 million. though, I want to commend the legislators Cancer Institute designation. Work on the Transformation and Effi - county assessors to follow in identifying property A second proposed amendment for focusing on the challenges we face as Then when we review the big-ticket ciencies Act of 2019 started two years that is exempt from property tax. It also requires the would limit terms of lawmakers to a state. As a result of their work, I signed legislation, the initiatives that I labeled ago with the Transformation Advisory Director of the Department of Finance and Admin- 12 years, although it grandfathers into law 1,091 bills in the 2019 session. the four “Ts,” it’s hard to imagine anoth- Board. Then we had to pass 16 differ- istration to report to the Legislative Council and the in current offi ce holders. They The legislature met for nearly 90 days er general assembly with more to show ent bills before we merged them into governor before each regular session on the effect of could serve 16 years, which is the this year, but that for its three months in Little Rock. one 2,047-page bill that we had to pass each state tax exemption, discount, credit and deduc- limit under current law. doesn’t tell the entire The accomplishments include a $4,000 through both houses. tion. In addition, it provides a sales tax exemption for The 12-year limit is consecu- story. During the ses- raise in the starting pay for teachers over This law, the fi rst effort to reorganize advertising space placed on a public transit bus. tive, but not lifetime. That means sion, many legislators the next four years. That’s one of the Ts. state government in 50 years, cuts the Act 808 increases the homestead credit from $350 a lawmaker would have to sit out worked long into the Transportation is another T. The Gen- number of cabinet-level agencies from to $375. It also diverts $8.2 million fro the property after serving 12 years, but after evenings. They lis- eral Assembly passed a highway bill that 42 to 15. Now that we have the law in tax relief fund to the county voting systems grant a four-year break could run for tened to constituents, will produce $95 million a year to pay hand, we have to implement it. That’s the fund. It also directs excess funds to the state’s long- offi ce again. reviewed the day’s for upkeep and new construction. Addi- tough part. term reserve fund. The third proposed amendment work and prepared for tionally, they passed a bill that will allow The 15-member transition team, led by Two pieces of legislation addressing highways ASA that the legislature put before the next day. voters the opportunity in 2020 to con- Amy Fecher, started work last Monday. were passed this session. The fi rst, Act 416, outlines HUTCHINSON voters is whether or not to change $95 million in additional funding in three ways. First, The General tinue a half-cent sales tax that will raise Within a month, I expect to name the the process of gathering signatures it diverts all revenue from casino gaming that exceeds GOVERNOR’S Assembly wasn’t $205 million a year to pay for roads, secretary of each cabinet agency. The on petitions to place issues on the $31.2 million to the State Highway and Transporta- REPORT content to pass just bridges and highways that we need in slimmed-down, more manageable ver- ballot. tion Department Fund. Second, it includes a whole- one big-ticket item. this state. This legislation is historic. sion of Arkansas state government will The number of signatures sale tax on fuel raising gas prices by three cents a Legislators passed a number of key We passed the 5.9 Tax Cut Plan that open for business on July 1, the start of required does not change. The gallon and diesel by six cents a gallon. And third, it initiatives, and their success is a credit will cut the state’s top income tax rate the new fi scal year. threshold will still be eight percent imposes a $100 registration fee on hybrid vehicles to their willingness to work together and from the current 6.9 down to 5.9 percent I am fortunate to serve as governor of of the turnout in the most recent and a $200 registration fee on electric vehicles. with my administration. over the next two years. This was the a state where so many are so willing to gubernatorial election for an ini- The second legislation addressing highways before The shortlist of highlights is an all-star third phase of my three-part tax initia- seek the best for the entire state for now tiated act and 10% for a constitu- the House was Joint House Resolution 1018. This roster of legislation—juvenile justice re- tive, which has cut a total of nearly $250 and far into the future. is a proposed constitutional amendment that would tional amendment. permanently extend a one-half cent sales tax for the Now, signatures must be gath- purpose of funding state highways. The current half- ered from at least 15 counties, and cent sales tax funding highway improvements is set Pulling plug on robocalls and scammers the change would require them to to expire in 2023. This will be on the ballot for voter be gathered from at least 45 coun- approval in November 2020. ties of the 75 counties in Arkansas. If approved, the measure would Thank you for the privilege of serving as your The unwelcome nature of scammers plaint submitted to the Federal Trade to act quickly and render some form of representative. Please let me know if I can be of assis- repeal current provisions that and telemarketers’ frequent, harassing Commission. Many are automated and payment in order to settle a debt or assist allow an additional 30 days to tance, or if I might come and speak to your group. I and deceitful calls to our landlines and offer an unearned, unsolicited and seem- a loved one they fear might be in danger may be reached at [email protected], collect more signatures. Now, if a cell phones is something almost every- ingly too-good-to-be-true award. Others or in need. group submits petitions on which by phone at 870-460-0773 or on Facebook @Burch- one can agree on. It’s turn out to be from a real person who, A Little Rock-based company, First forAR. I look forward to hearing from you. 75% of the signatures are valid, time more is done to within a few moments, begins attempting Orion, predicts that nearly half of all it may get a 30-day extension to curb them. to collect on debts you are alleged to cellphone calls in 2019 will come from collect more. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN The good news owe to government agencies or private scammers. Call-blocking company You- The current deadline for submit- is that efforts are businesses. Mail projects that last month over fi ve ting signatures is in early July. If underway in our state What’s worse is that sometimes these billion robocalls were placed, including changed by voters, the new dead- Serving Drew County since 1870 and on a national calls are made to seem more legitimate 60 million in Arkansas. line for fi ling would be January level to cut down on even before you answer them by using The United States Senate Committee 15, and any legal challenges would TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher these practices that at “spoofi ng” technology which causes the on Commerce, Science and Transpor- have to be fi led by April 15. JOHN best are a nuisance, caller ID service on our devices to show tation has recently passed legislation, HAROLD COGGINS .... Editor/Sports Editor It also would raise the bar for BOOZMAN but often turn out to that the incoming call appears to be com- which I have cosponsored, to combat the legislature, which may refer MELISSA ORRELL ...... Staff Writer be nefarious schemes ing from a local or familiar number. annoying, illegal and abusive robocalls. up to three proposed amendments U.S. SENATE REPORT to trick hardworking Unfortunately, these unwanted calls The Telephone Robocall Abuse Crimi- in every regular session. Now, Published each Wednesday by: people out of their continue to occur and are increasing. It’s nal Enforcement and Deterrence Act is it takes a simple majority of 51 paychecks or savings. easy to see how much of a risk they pose DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. a bipartisan bill that seeks to mobilize percent of the Senate and House We are all familiar with these calls. to unsuspecting people, particularly the 314 N. 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Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | 5A Hamburg attorney Use prescription to run for judge pain meds safely Special to the Advance Tim Leonard, Chief Deputy Pub- lic Defender for the Tenth Judicial District, has announced that he will Medicare wants to help you first time. New users may be seek election as Circuit Judge for use prescription pain medica- limited to an initial seven-day the Tenth Judicial District, Division tions safely. supply or less to reduce the 1, in the upcoming nonpartisan elec- Prescription opioid medi- possibility of long-term use and cations— such as oxycodone, addiction. tion on March 3, 2020. The Tenth hydrocodone, morphine and • If your pharmacy can’t fill Judicial District covers Ashley, codeine–can help treat pain your prescription as written, the Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew after surgery or after an injury, pharmacist will give you a no- Counties in Southeast Arkansas. but they carry serious risks, tice explaining how you or your Leonard graduated from Arkan- like addiction, an overdose and doctor can contact your drug sas State University and then at- death. plan to ask for a coverage deci- tended law school at the University Those risks increase the sion. If your health requires it, of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He higher the dose you take or the you can request a fast decision. was in private practice in Hamburg longer you use the pain medica- You may also ask your plan for from 2007 until 2018, when he ac- tions, even if you take them as an exception to its rules before cepted the position of Chief Deputy prescribed. Your risks also grow you even go to the pharmacy, so Public Defender for the Tenth Judi- if you take certain other med- you’ll know if it will cover your cial District. ications, like benzodiazepines medication. Leonard has practiced civil lit- (commonly used for anxiety or • Some Medicare drug plans ALLLISON MARIE EUBANKS, LOGAN GARY FIFE igation, family law, and criminal sleep), or if you get opioid med- will have a drug management defense throughout Southeast Ar- ications from many doctors or program to help patients who kansas and has been certifi ed to pharmacies. are at risk for prescription drug Eubanks, Fife to wed May 25 represent children in cases involv- More than abuse. If you get opioids from ing child custody. He was selected 11 million more than one doctor or phar- to the Mid-South Rising Stars list Americans macy, your plan may talk with every year from 2012 to 2017 by misuse your doctors to make sure you Mark and Barbie Eubanks Central High School, and will He graduated UAM in 2018 Super Lawyers. prescription need the medications and are would like to announce the en- graduate May 10 from the Uni- with a degree in Animal Science. He served in the Arkansas Bar opioids every using them safely. gagement and forthcoming mar- versity of Arkansas of Monticello He is employed by F&N Pallets Association House of Delegates year. In fact, • If your drug plan decides riage of their daughter, Allison with a double major in Animal Sci- of Crossett. from 2007-13 and was elected opioid misuse your use of prescription opioids Marie, to Logan Gary Fife of ence and Agri Business. She is em- The wedding will be at 2:30 Chair of the Criminal Law Section BOB has become and benzodiazepines may not Crossett. He is the son of Gary ployed by the Southeast Arkansas p.m. on May 25 at the Baker of the Arkansas Bar Association in MOOS so prevalent be safe, the plan may limit your and Melissa Fife of Crossett. Education Cooperative. Place Hayfield in the Possum 2011. He served as treasurer (2013- that the gov- coverage of those drugs. For The bride-to-be is the grand- The prospect groom is the Valley community, with a recep- 14) and president (2014-15) of the MEDICARE/ example, you may be required daughter of Eddie and Leona Eu- grandson of George “Shorty” tion to follow. MEDICAID REPORT ernment has Southeast Arkansas Legal Institute. declared it a to get your medications only banks of the Possum Valley com- and Lynn Fife of Crossett and If raining, the ceremony will In addition to his law practice, public health from certain doctors or pharma- munity and the late James and Jerry and Beverly Gray of Mon- be held at Bethel Missionary Tim has served as an adjunct in- emergency. Opioid overdoses cies to better coordinate your Elizabeth Allison of Fountain Hill. ticello, and is a 2014 graduate of Baptist Church. All friends and structor at University of Arkansas accounted for 47,600 deaths in health care. She is a 2015 graduate of Drew Crossett High School. family are welcome to attend. at Monticello-CTC. 2017, and 40% of those deaths • Before the drug plan places involved a prescription opioid you in a drug management medication. program, it will notify you by election, there will be changes in the process of Commissioners. For years, Americans overesti- letter, and you’ll be able to CHEATHAM submitting signatures on petitions to change the Petitions with signatures must be presented mated the benefi ts of opioids and tell the plan which doctors or Continued from Page 4A Constitution through ballot issues. to the Secretary of State at the same time that underestimated the risks. Many pharmacies you prefer to use. If That’s because of the passage earlier this the proposed ballot title is presented to the people became regular users of the your plan decides to limit your year of Act 376, which changes the entity that Board of Election Commissioners. pain killers, often quite innocently, coverage for these medications, of Representatives to refer a proposed constitu- with a prescription from a doctor it will send you another letter tional amendment to voters. If voters approve will approve proposed ballot titles. It has been Also, Act 376 increases the penalty for after surgery or an injury or as confirming that. You and your the change, it would require a 60% majority. the state attorney general, but under Act 376 petition fraud, from a Class A misdemeanor to a treatment for a chronic condition. doctor can then appeal if you Regardless of the outcome of next year’s it will be done by the state Board of Election Class D felony. Few thought their growing depen- disagree with the decision or dence would lead to addiction. think it is a mistake. Medicare is working closely It’s important to note that the will prod carriers to implement making spoofi ng a felony. The law practices are unwarranted and, in with drug plans, pharmacists safety reviews and drug man- BOOZMAN new technology to verify if a call requires telecom companies to many cases, illegal. and health care providers to agement programs generally Continued from Page 4A comes from a real number while report annually to the state Public I will continue to advocate for ensure that benefi ciaries use won’t apply to you if you have also seeking to bring agencies like Service Commission on steps they solutions and enforcement of ex- cancer, get hospice, palliative these powerful pain medications the federal government to more the FTC, FCC, Department of take to identify and block illegal isting laws so that Arkansans and appropriately. Federal health care or end-of-life care, or live in a aggressively prevent these calls Justice and state attorneys general robocalls. citizens across the country do not offi cials recently introduced new long-term care facility. and punish the culprits. together to work on ways to tackle Pulling the plug on robocalls continue being hassled, badgered guidelines for opioid prescrip- Talk with your doctor about this issue. tions in the Medicare Part D drug all your pain treatment options, It would increase the statute of and scammers is common sense. and even defrauded by these ille- limitations for regulators to pursue Our state is also leading efforts Their manipulative, harassing gitimate actors. program. Here’s a brief overview including whether taking an to stop unwanted calls to Arkan- opioid medication is right for you. investigations and take legal action of the safety measures: sans. 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HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY der, formerly of Monticello, passed he is survived by a sister, Jean (Ed) James E. Brown away April 15 in Benton. Raised Hart of Newport Beach, Calif.; a Merry FeLinda Trotter James E. Brown, 100, of Mon- The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area in Illinois, he attended Milligan son, Thomas Lincoln of Alexander; Merry FeLinda (Tucker) Trot- ticello passed away Sunday, April funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about (Tenn.) College for his undergrad- and two granddaughters, Yasmine ter, 59, a Drew County native, died 21, 2019 at Drew Memorial Health furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- uate degree in music, after which and Wleday. Monday, April 15, 2019. She was System. He was born March 15, ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to he served as band director at the Il- Memorials may be made to the born on September 24, 1959 to Ver- 1919 in the Montongo community [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. linois School of Math and Science Arkansas Humanities Council, tia Mae Mitchell and the late Jethro in Drew County to the late George for several years. 1400 West Markham Street, Suite Tucker in Tillar. Thomas Brown and Peggy Camer- Amy (Brian) Monroe and Brooke Macedonia Missionary Baptist The following decade saw his re- 300, Little Rock 72201. A celebra- Survivors include her husband, on Brown. (Chad) Gardner; two nephews, Dr. Church in Rison. Mrs. Rauls en- turn to graduate school and a stint tion of Life will be held from 1:30- Wiley Trotter of Olympia, Wash.; He was a retired farmer, educator Ed (Martha) Young and Dr. John joyed quilting, gardening and was in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2019 in her son, Kevin Trotter of Oroville, and owner of Brown’s TV and Ap- (Penny) Chowning; two nieces, always willing to lend a helping which subsequently drew him to the Adams Room in Harris Hall at Wash.; her daughter, Jennifer Trot- pliances. He was a member of First Debbie (Clay) Thomas and Katy hand to those in her community. pursue a doctorate in African Stud- UAM. ter of Olympia; her granddaughter, Baptist Church Young; 16 great-grandchildren; She will always be remembered as ies from Indiana University. He (Paid obituary) Tori Trotter of Lacey, Wash.; to in Monticello. nine great-great-grandchildren; and a devoted mother, grandmother and returned to Africa to teach history Shirley Miller Barnett her mother and stepfather, Vertia Mr. Brown one great-great-great-grandchild. great-grandmother. at Cuttington University in Liberia Holmes and Theadore Holmes of received a BSE Funeral services will be at 2 She is survived by her children, for the next fi ve years. Shirley Miller Barnett, 76, of Winchester; and her siblings, Shir- in Agriculture, p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Judy Penny of Clarksville, Janet By the time he became a teach- Warren died Saturday, April 20, ley Mae Issacs of Texas, Jethro Math and Sci- at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel Burkhardt of Rison, Jo Ann (Larry) er at the University of Arkansas 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Tucker Jr. of California, Craig Al- ence from Ar- with burial to follow in Camp- Long of Monticello, James (Arlene) at Monticello, his passion for all Center in Little Rock. She was born exander, Debra Dean, Issac Holmes kansas A&M ground Cemetery with military Rauls of Rison and Jeff Rauls of things African allowed him to go December 6, 1942 in Rison to the and Leslie Holmes of Arkansas, College (now honors. Visitation will be one hour Bearden; her siblings, Faye Storm beyond the classroom through out- late Joseph Lee Miller and Grace BROWN and Theadore Holmes Jr., Jeremi- University of prior to service time. Memorials of Eufaula, Okla., Edith Jones of reach for teachers. He applied for Lee Harrison Miller. ah Holmes and Andre Holmes of Arkansas at may be given to Monticello First Sand Springs, Okla. and Clara July and received 16 grants from the Na- In addition to her parents and Washington state. Monticello) Baptist Church, Arkansas Baptist of Checotah, Okla.; one sister-in- tional Endowment for Humanities husband, Houston LeFaye “Fay” Memorial services will be held before teach- Children’s Home and Campground law, Jean Stewart; 17 grandchildren; and Fulbright-Hayes Group Proj- Barnett, she was also preceded Friday April 26, 2019 at the Dumas ing math at Cemetery Association. 23 great-grandchildren; a devoted ects Abroad, which included both in death by a daughter, Regina Community Center. Star City and Online guestbook: www.ste- caregiver, Marsha Shaver; and nu- travel and study abroad, as well as Morgan, and her brother, William Mildred Williams Wilmar. He phensondearman.com. merous other family and friends. seminars on the UAM campus for “Bill” Miller. served in the (Paid obituary) Visitation was Monday, April educators to learn more about Af- Survivors include three sons, Mildred Williams, 78, of Monti- U.S. Army/Air Lucille Rauls 22, 2019 at Buie Funeral Home in rica and how to teach about Africa. John Robert Johns Jr. of Tennes- cello died Saturday, April 6, 2019 Corps in Guam Rison. In total, he personally directed see, Tommy Johns of California at Drew Memorial Health System. during World War II in the Pacifi c Lucille Rauls, 92, of Rison went Funeral services were Tuesday, 14 trips of study abroad to Egypt, and Jeriamy Lefaye (Heather) Bar- She was born September 11, 1940 Theatre. to be with her Lord, surrounded by April 23, 2019 at Macedonia Bap- Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ghana, nett of Fort Lee, Va.; four daugh- in Lake Providence, La. to the late In addition to his parents, he was her family and friends on Friday, tist Church in Rison with Bro. Al- South Africa and Central Europe. ters, Cynthia Johns of Texas, Carla Robbie Lee Dukes and White Hall. also preceded in death by his wife, April 19, 2019. len Hagood and Bro. Johnie Brew- During his recent hospitalization, (David) Miller of Warren, Sheila She was preceded in death by her Hope Taylor Brown; one grandson, She was born ster offi ciating. Interment followed he received many cards and letters Prescott of Portland and Carol Gra- husband, Troy Mac Williams. Kenneth Kelly; two sisters, Hazel May 28, 1926 in Prosperity Cemetery. from teachers who had traveled ham of Halley; two sisters, Erma Survivors include two brothers, Brown Young and Bonnie Brown in Boynton, Pallbearers were John Bigham, with him abroad, attesting to his Jean Dodson of California and Ila Charles Chatman of New York and Chowning; and one nephew, Jim Okla. to the late Dalton Bigham, Steve Harlow, impact on their lives both profes- Jo Young of Monticello; 25 grand- Richard Miller of California; and Young. Lee Roy and Weston King, Tony Burkhardt and sionally and personally. children; and numerous great and six sisters, Augustine Wallas of Tex- Survivors include one son, Nora Stewart. Brian Rauls. Honorary pallbearers He was a history professor at great-great-grandchildren. as and Arleen Brooks, both of Tex- James Taylor (Joyce) Brown of In addition were Stephen McKinney and Bob- UAM for 25 years, retiring in 2013 Funeral services will be at 2 as, Erlinda Chatman, Brenda String- Shreveport, La.; three daughters, to her parents by Jones. and relocating in Alexander. Even p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at er and Sheila Stall, all of California, Peggy Brown Kelly of Monticello, RAULS she was pre- Arrangements were by Buie Fu- in retirement, however, he contin- Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with and LaTanya Smith of Lake Village. Judy Brown (Butch) Selig of Ben- ceded in death neral Home of Rison. Online guest- ued to share his passion for Africa burial to follow in Rash Ceme- Funeral services were Thursday, ton and Betty Brown (Paul) Reed by her husband, R.B. Rauls; and book: www.buiefuneralhome.com. and its diversity of cultures and tery. Visitation will be from 6-8 April 18, 2019 at Morning Star of Conway; four grandsons, Tim four brothers, Bennett Stewart, (Paid obituary) people through teaching classes in p.m. Wednesday evening at the fu- Missionary Baptist Church. Inter- (Virginia) Kelly, Brian (Terri) Kel- Kenneth Stewart, Roy Stewart and African Studies at Life Quest. neral home. ment was in Oakland Cemetery. ly, Jason (Angie) Brown and Matt Jackie Stewart. Richard Corby Preceded in death by his parents Online guestbook: www.ste- Services entrusted to Paradise Fu- (Jamie) Clark; two granddaughters, She was a faithful member of Dr. Richard Corby of Alexan- and his sister, Patricia McAnally, phensondearman.com. neral Home of Monticello.

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BY KENNETH BRIDGES Aero Squadron, beginning the air ter of the war. The armistice of Nov. 11, 1918 Veterans Day. The world had paid ed to Bolling in Greenwich, Advance correspondent reserves. After President Woodrow American forces were not yet in planted the seeds of hope for a a heavy price for peace. President Conn. Bolling Field was established Wilson declared war in 1917 after place. Bolling pressed forward with war-weary world, hope that their Wilson’s prayer that the 118,000 in the summer of 1918 in Wash- World War I has been largely for- a series of German provocations his duty regardless. He and his driv- sons would not have to die in far- American lives lost in the war could ington. It was later expanded into gotten in the century since it ended. against the United States, Bolling er left for a British airfi eld on the away lands in distant confl icts. The be transformed into a new age of un- Bolling Air Force Base in 1948. 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state tuition for students that fall under these cat- is this gap and these people that want to be nurses NEW LAWS egories,” Weaver noted, “whether they be DACA and a huge need in the state of Arkansas, so if you Puzzle answers students or some of the other categories of stu- take out this huge population or make it so hard Continued from Page 1A dents that are helped by this. We have been at a they can’t practice, who’s benefi ting from that? Page 5B Word Search disadvantage until now.” Nobody. up in and call home. Weaver said he believes that it will help cur- “So the way she did it was not about the pas- “I was really grateful to Rep. Douglas for ask- rent students immediately but it will also allow sion and the people, which is why I have a hard ing me to co-sponsor,” Godfrey said, “and I think UAM to pursue other students who may not have time doing stuff. For me, it is about the passion he knew that with my experience as an educator believed they could afford the out-of-state tuition. and the people and I forget that that doesn’t al- and also with my commitment to the values of “You can imagine the ones that are students ways resonate. We have to be more open to ap- opportunity and empowerment, that it was an is- of ours that fall under these categories,” Weaver preciating the economic development impact in sue that was really important to me. I have always explained. “They are very interested in a bill like Arkansas.” worked in education with immigrant families of this because it takes them from being an out-of- The economics of Arkansas was a focal point students so this is an extension of my work as state tuition payer to being an in-state tuition pay- of this legislative session and Burch said she sees an educator and an opportunity to live out those er, which costs much less.” the economic and health care impact that this law interests and values through legislation. We have With the fall in prices for those who fall under will have on Arkansans as a whole. a large immigrant community in Springdale but the categories in this bill, UAM will take advan- “If you got to the hospital here and there is a also all across the state, so this was really an issue tage of the lower costs to students. shortage of nurses,” Burch noted, “and you didn’t I felt very excited to honor and support and very “We will actively pursue those students and vote on something like this, how could you look glad to see it signed into law today.” let them know that they will now pay an in state your constituents in the eye and say yeah, we have Families and students that no longer have to tuition rate versus an out of state tuition rate and this population of people that want to be educated face the steep price of out of state tuition with we certainly hope that will help our enrollment. and they want to be nurses and they want to help no fi nancial assistance available at the state or “It (the in state tuition bill) is absolutely a game and they want to be in Arkansas paying taxes and they are already here why would we cut them off federal level are the immigrant worker children, changer,” continued Weaver, “Some students, and say nope, not going to be able to do that.” Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipi- non-traditional students and students who are For Godfrey and Burch, both of these bills Page 6B Crossword ents, immigrants from the Marshall Islands and working their way through college, and just any non-traditional immigrant students who have made sense, not only for the groups of people student that is budget conscious, this will be an that the bill will help but also to Arkansas. The in- lived in Arkansas for at least three years. For Rep. eye opener for them, for sure. “ LeAnne Burch, D-Monticello, these groups of state tuition law will help with educating the pop- According to the UAM web site, the cost of ulation of Arkansas and the nursing license law people being forced to pay in state tuition was not tuition and fees for nine months (two semesters) alright. will help Arkansas deal with a severe shortage of with 15 hours per semester is $7,696 for in-state nurses in the state. “These are people who are excelling at school tuition, while it adds up to $13,546 for out-of- and doing really well,” said Burch, “and saying, “Right now in the state of Arkansas the statis- state tuition. The difference for the University tics are so bad, Burch said. “I think we are the ‘I am doing everything I possibly can,’ who came of Arkansas is $9,130 for in-state tuition and here at age 4 months, who came here in the sec- bottom four of the states with people that are ed- $25,168 for out-of-state tuition. ucated beyond high school. We have one of the ond grade, who have been to our Southeast Ar- “I think that out-of-state tuition and, in some fewer percentages of people that are educated kansas schools. The people who want to be tax cases international tuition,” said Godfrey, “which beyond high school. We have students now that payers and who are registering to be citizens as is sometimes three times the in-state rate is just want to be educated, it’s a huge economic impact soon as they turn 18, who are doing all these really limiting for families. I am just excited factor to have educated people. These are two things correctly and we are requiring them to pay about the rejection of these barriers for kids to goals that can help move Arkansas forward. They out of state tuition. continue their education and I defi nitely think we were just win-win.” “Even many of the state schools if you were will see a signifi cant impact on families and then According to Godfrey, nursing is just the fi rst from an adjoining state you didn’t pay that much. on our economy. We have kids who are going to licensed profession that she focused on. Howev- So we were allowing Texas students to come in to school and staying here in Arkansas to work. we er, she would also like to see offer professions be the state of Arkansas, this was in all the testimony are going to be glad we made this investment and allowed to issue licenses to DACA recipients. for these bills as they came through committees, are continuing to invest in these kids’ education.” “I also have been really encouraged by my and are allowing and even offering kids from oth- While Duncan focused on in-state tuition, colleagues willingness to continue the dialogue,” er states to come in and pay in state tuition and freshman Rep. Godfrey focused on the shortage Godfrey explained, “and think about what does charging our kids that are graduating top of their of nurses in Arkansas and the untapped resourc- this mean for teachers, what does this mean for class, they graduated from McGehee, Dermott, es here in Arkansas that were leaving our state other health care workers, what does this mean Monticello (etc.) in the top ranking of their class- and traveling to other states to be able to fulfi ll for other industries who need good solid, qual- es, to pay twice as much and again even more their dreams of being a nurse. As a result, God- ifi ed, dedicated, hard working professionals? Page 5B Suduko than bordering states. The idea that this is not who frey sponsored House Bill 1552 which will allow One of the big themes of this legislative session we are as Arkansans and this is not who we are DACA recipients to apply for and obtain their and the past couple sessions has been work force as Americans resonates really strongly with me.” nursing license. development and making it easier to go to work Burch stressed the students, who will now re- “I felt like this was a narrow legislative solu- here in Arkansas. I have been really glad to part- ceive in-state tuition at Arkansas universities, are tion to a problem that was signifi cant here in Ar- ner with colleagues on both side of the aisle in the same students who have been educated in the kansas, the nursing shortage,” said Godfrey, “and that vein and to say what can we do as a state public schools here in Arkansas. She says Arkan- needing to have these dedicated and resilient to make it easier to go to work here in Arkansas sas tax dollars have already paid for their primary nurses who are ready to go to work here in the and I think this is just a continuation of that con- Like us and secondary school educations and the young state they call home.” versation. I look forward to discussing that in the adults who will benefi t from this law want to stay The idea for this bill began to take root in God- interim.” in Arkansas and want to stay and work in what frey while preparing for a debate. It was during Godfrey also revealed that she has just fi led on Facebook they consider their home state. this time that campaign staffers made her aware another bill very similar to the nursing bill for “(University of Arkansas at Monticello em- of a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences teachers. ployees) saw fi rsthand several students that were student named Rosa Ruvalcaba Serna who was in “We ran out of time in this session to run a in this situation with out-of-state tuition,” Burch the middle of nursing school in the fall of 2017 teacher bill but I sent it to interim study during noted, “and these students were being punished when the Arkansas State Board of Nursing deter- the time we are not in session,” Godfrey said. with it. They are living at home, working two mined they were not allowed to legally license “Hopefully, the Department of Education can jobs, their parents are working two jobs, they are DACA recipients. take a look at it. They have been very interested in the bill and excited to see how that may play out paying taxes, they are doing all these things right Since then, according to Godfrey, Ruvalca- New to town? in the education sphere. I know in many commu- and, yet, not being able to have the benefi t of in ba Serna and others nursing students who were state tuition when they have grown up in the state nities the need for hispanic teachers especially is in the middle of their nursing programs were really critical, so i hope this is a conversation that of Arkansas. All those factors went into my votes. told their investment and time in their education “I felt like Southeast Arkansas folks real- we can continue. I again look forward to working would all be for naught. on colleagues on both sides of the aisle about it.” ly spoke to me. A constituent talked to me two “From that rule change moving forward the Burch also stressed the untapped resources that years ago that said, ‘Oh my goodness this is so state board of nursing has always been supportive are in Arkansas that up until now were faced with wrong. This is so wrong what they are doing to of my legislation,” said Godfrey, “they want to obstacles to getting an education and working in these kids.’ They are working, they are signing up license these young folks and get them licensed the state as a professional. For her, it’s more per- Subscribe to the saying, ‘Here I am. I understand that I have been as nurses here in Arkansas but needed legislation sonal. here since I was 4 months old and I don’t have an- to do it. They have been really grateful partners “Who is going to help us fi gure this out,” other place to go home to and this is where I call every step of the way from the drafting process Burch asked about immigration issues faced in ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN home. The law doesn’t see it that way. I’m doing all the way to today. So I am really grateful to our state and nation. “If we don’t have the people, all these things right and I am still being treated have had their support and I know they are ready who this effects helping us? That is a problem; and you’ll feel right differently in the schools.’ to have new nurses here in Arkansas.” the whole immigration thing is a problem. I un- “So in-state tuition to me is kind of a no-brain- Burch said she voted for the bill because to her derstand it is a problem and I know we need to at home in no time at all! er,” Burch concluded. “They are kids, they are it just made sense economically and it would im- get a handle on it but I also know that compas- doing everything we are asking of them, we are pact the lives of student nurses attending, or those sion is the biggest part of what makes America For subscription info call 870-367-5325 putting tax payer money into educating them and who want to attend, UAM to become nurses. great or at least it used to be. I spent a year in I just feel very strongly that it was the right thing “One of the brilliant things that Megan God- Afghanistan, and I thought in my head, I won the to do.” frey was able to do, she didn’t make it about the birth lottery because I was born in a place where According to Jeff Weaver, Vice Chancellor for faces and the people,” Burch said, “she made it my needs can be generally met. We just won the Advancement at UAM, this bill not only gives the about economic development and that is what in- lottery by being born where we were born and by students a break, it will also give UAM an advan- state tuition for these kids should be about it and being blessed by the people that fought to make  ?-,6-;,)A;)<=:,)A tage when it comes to increasing enrollment. the nursing licenses. We have a shortage of nurses that possible ahead of us. 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They have all these built-in to have a way to pay for the ride ei- ;)<=:,)A5)A<0 “The big deal is I just wanted to safety features and they are con- ther debit or credit card or PayPal.” something like 27 cents per mile, in ")58)6+)3-*:-)3.);< addition to the Uber fare. give something back to the com- stantly reminding drivers of that There is a minimum fare of “But if you have an elderly munity that has been so good to me protocol and I am sure they send $6.35 for an Uber ride in Monti- )<.1:;<=61<-,5-<07,1;<+0=:+0 parent that by themselves or is in and my family over the years,” said out e-mails to riders, as well, to fol- cello, according to Ferguson. The ")5·);04-A+7=61)/)B-*7 vantage is the out-of-town family and that is what my motivation has son also stated that there are some at Monticello to Walmart is around ")5·.=6:=6)?):,;8:-;-6<)<176/)B-*7 been. 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Those med- MPD, DCSO and the DEA en- vacy of personal health informa- the house, Gober and Akers both BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS ications may be stolen, taken by courage anyone who has unused tion. urge citizens to take advantage of someone wishing to self medicate prescription drugs to help save lives • Absolutely do not share pre- this take back day from 10 a.m. or sold by someone who has access and protect the environment. There scription drugs. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Walmart & ENJOY THE FUN! to them, and all of the above situa- are a couple of things that need to Visit the DEA’s website (www. parking lot. 10A | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Mayor appoints members PRETTYING UP THE POUND of Planning Commission

BY HAROLD COGGINS appointed; for terms ending at mid- • Listed to a second reading on [email protected] night Dec. 31, 2022, Kathy Camp- an amended ordinance concerning Amid all the discussion of bell and Kevin Grant were appoint- inoperable vehicles in the city; whether or not to condemn certain ed; for terms ending at midnight • Amended the animal control properties in the city and an or- Dec. 31, 2023, Mike Jones and ordinance, passed at the previous dain concerning stream protection, Dan Voice were appointed; and for council meeting, to add commonly Mayor Paige Chase appointed 10 terms ending at midnight Dec. 31. known pests or nuisance animals residents to the Monticello Plan- 2024, Billy Edwards and Jay Jones (mice, rats, snakes, skunks, gopher, ning Commission at the regularly were appointed. moles, etc.) to animals excluded scheduled Monticello City Council Many of the appointees were from the ordinance; and meeting Tuesday night. present; Chase had them stand and • Debated and fi nally agreed to The 10, which were approved they were given a round of ap- a stress protection ordinance that unanimously by the council mem- plause. “protects and maintains the native bers present (Aldermen Cedric Of the six properties on the agen- vegetation in riparian and wetland Leonard and Jonathan Schell were da to be condemned, three were areas adjacent to drainage channels absent), are charges with assist- tabled and a fourth dismissed. An and streams.” ing in the planning of the city and impassioned plea from one of the Due to unforeseen circumstances, working with the council to devel- property owners occupied much of there were no Parks and Recreation op ideas for Monticello’s growth. the meeting. Commission or Monticello Eco- The MPC was adopted by the In other business, the council: nomic Development Commission Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian council in March. • Listened to an explanation of reports because no one was in atten- ARTIST AT WORK Hope Burmeister, a Monticello High School senior and member of the Art Club, helps to paint For terms ending at midnight audit fi ndings from District Court dance to represent those entities. a mural on the City Pound Saturday. The MHS Art Club volunteered their time to help the pound with cosmetic Dec. 21, 2020, Lou Lambert and Judge Bruce Anderson; City Inspector Brian Rodgers, improvements. Renee Treadwell were appointed to • Adopted a resolution to provide however, did give a monthly re- the commission; for terms ending rehabilitation habitat for Northern port and was heavily involved in at midnight Dec. 31, 2021, Ashley bobwhite quail and Monarch but- discussions of possible condemna- EHC clubs hold meeting, attend Quilt Guilds Foreman and Hope Hartness were terfl ies; tions of properties.

Special to the Advance attended the Union County Quilt Guilds “Festival of Quilts” in El Dorado on April 6. The spring council meeting was hosted by the Ebo- More meth arrests reported ny East End Extension Homemakers Club at Holmes Several hundred quilts were displayed and enjoyed Chapel Presbyterian Church in the Ethel Hawkins Life by those in attendance. Center at 9 a.m. on April 13. The Town and Country Quilters Club is one of Drew County’s nine extension homemaker clubs and has a BY MELISSA ORRELL for possession of methamphetamine, possession of The theme was Foster Care registration. Devotional regular monthly meeting on the second Thursday of [email protected] marijuana, driving on a suspended license and posses- was given by Sherry Toney, president of Ebony East sion of drug paraphernalia, according to Akers. End EHC, and prayers by Rev. Alford Branch, pastor each month at 5:30 p.m., as well as frequent Saturday of Holmes Chapel. The speakers were Regina Haw- workdays, at the First Methodist Church’s Fellowship Arrests for methamphetamine possession in Monti- On Monday while investigating a shoplifting report, kins, family services worker specialist, and foster Hall on South Main Street. cello over the past week have led to a number of Monti- Monticello Police offi cers encountered Justice John- parents Verlinda Harris, Monica Wheeler and Marilyn Anyone interested in quilting, whether a beginner cello and Crossett residents facing felony drug charges. son, 21, and Jasmine Davis, 18, both of Crossett. Suber. A potluck lunch was served followed by a busi- or a longtime quilter is invited to become a member According to Chief Jason Akers, offi cers arrested “During the course of the investigation,” stated Ak- ness meeting and remarks by Hazelene McCray, Drew of the group. Jason L. Mann, 53, of Monticello, on April 10 for pos- ers, “patrol offi cers determined that the two had been County Cooperative Extension Services family and For more information about this club or other exten- consumer sciences agent. session of methamphetamine and fl eeing after receiv- shoplifting at a local business and offi cers recovered sion homemakers clubs call the Drew County CES at ing a domestic related call. property believed to have been stolen from businesses.” Festival of Quilts 870-460-6270 or attend the next workday on April 27 “Six days later a traffi c stop was made where Mann According to Akers, offi cer’s also locate metham- Members of the Town and Country Quilters EHC or the next monthly meeting on May 9. was operating an ATV on a city street,” said Akers in phetamine in Johnson’s possession and methamphet- a statement. “During that stop, Mann was seen drop- amine paraphernalia, marijuana and prescription nar- ping and attempting to hide methamphetamine from cotics in the suspects vehicles. Johnson was charged the offi cer. He was again arrested for possession of with possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and methamphetamine.” schedule IV pills and shoplifting. Davis was charged In a separate incident, Zara Huskey, 40, of Drew with drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and County, was arrested on Saturday during a traffi c stop shoplifting. MPD attends deescalation training

MELISSA ORRELL Learn how to listen to their prob- tinued Akers, “and either way at [email protected] lems, talk to them without having the core of everything is a human to be confrontational. Be less con- being and you have to know how Monticello Police Department frontational. How to gain compli- to deal with that particular type of and the 10th Drug Task force host- ance without having to resort to human being. In this situation it’s ed advanced training in verbal fi t- force.” a emotion driven, that situation ness and de-escalation on Friday According to Akers, getting cit- is mental illness, this one may be April 5, law enforcement offi cers izens to willingly and voluntarily drug addiction.” representing seven different depart- comply with laws and law enforce- Constantly changing situations ments were in attendance. ment offi cers and how effective during a shift is just one thing that Taught by Dr. Brian Polanski, communication can be used as a law enforcement must learn to author of the book “Communica- tool to make that happen is what tion Excellence,” the course fo- adapt to and according to Akers, the training was about. since it isn’t the only fast paced or cused on communication skills and “You yell, ‘get your hands be- ever evolving part of the job and as how to achieve citizen cooperation. hind your back,’ that stuff is not such, the training received and fu- Photo courtesy of Judy Murphy “You go on a call and a guy is necessary,” explained Akers. mad and the police offi cer gets ture training that will be available COLORFUL CREATIONS Kay Walter, Joy Graham, Judy Murphy and Louise Godwin pose in front of some quilts “You’re a social worker with a gun. at the Union County Quilt Guilds “Festival of Quilts” April 6. there and the guy is being disre- That is all you are. I mean that’s it. to the MPD is crucial for success. spectful,” said Jason Akers, Mon- You are trying to mediate.” “Yes, law enforcement is chang- ticello Police Department Chief. One thing that is important for ing everyday and the problems “he’s angry. He came home and law enforcement offi cers to under- we are dealing with are evolving INTRODUCING found his wife left him, took every- stand and learn how to deal with is everyday,” Akers answered when the newest advancement thing he had. He’s upset and some- the ever changing nature of the job asked if future training opportuni- times offi cers get there and it’s not even during just one normal shift. ties would be available for MPD in orthopedic surgery their problem that she did this. And “One minute you are dealing offi cers. “Used to back in the day technology so they don’t feel like he should be with a domestic and the next min- if you were a drug user you rode at Baptist Health. yelling at them and so they may get ute you are dealing with a drug around until you could fi nd a deal- We have a solution on the defensive. It’s understanding er. Now you text them or you send how to back up and realize this guy dealer and the next you are dealing a message on Facebook.” is having a terrible day.” with a hardened bank robber,” con- According to the Verbal Fit- for your ness and De-escalation for Law joint pain. Enforcement workbook, the sev- PAYMENTS en hour seminar focused on “the STARTING AT central role of effective speech +%*0 pain has impacted your life for long enough. Now is communication in achieving pro- fessional law enforcement objec- $ 00 the perfect time to make a decision that could change tives.” 149 “How to get him to do what you how you move and how you feel, both physically and *W.A.C. need him to do without having to mentally. Join us for an informational, doctor-hosted use force,” stated Akers, using his Dale’s Camping Center earlier example to help explain lunch, and learn about how a Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted what the course is teaching. “Just 3000 W. Pullen St. • Pine Bluff, AR 71601 try talking to people. Learning how Surgeries for joint replacement can lead to less pain, to talk to people better and listen. 870-536-8300 faster recovery times and a shorter hospital stay.

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priests stood in their apparel with trumpets, “And leaves us breathless in awe and Perpetual praise and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with wonder Is it just me, or did you ever think some- cymbals, to praise the LORD” (Ezra 3:10). “The King of Glory, the King above all where there must be a limit to the number The book of Psalms fi ttingly closes with a kings of books and songs that can be written magnifi cent praise hymn to God. Follow- “Who brings our chaos back into order and sung? Creative writing and singing by ing the admonition to “Praise the LORD” “Who makes the orphan a son and people in billions of combinations of words (Psalm 150:1), the psalmist encourages daughter and notes are mind-boggling. Every piece praise music “with trumpet sound … with “The King of Glory, the King of Glory of music ever written, played or sung is harp and lyre … with timbrel and dancing “Who rules the nations with truth and based on only seven notes with 12 tones … with stringed instruments and pipe … justice and about 120 pitches. with loud cymbals” and “with resounding “Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance Every single song since cymbals. Let everything that has breath “The King of Glory, the King above all creation has been bound praise the LORD, Praise the LORD!” kings.” by these parameters— (Psalm 150:3-6). (Chorus) from Beethoven to Why is praising God so important? “This is amazing grace, This is unfailing Bill Gaither—from Because, “He who offers praise honors love the Beatles to Brandon Me” (Psalm 50:23). God longs to hear His “That You would take my place, That Heath—all of these This kind of amazing creativity reach- likewise at evening” (1 Chronicles 23:30). redeemed people thank and praise Him. We You would bear my cross are based on the same can understand this because we never tire “You lay down Your life, That I would be Larry Clements es its zenith when words or music are So, “the priests stood at their posts, and the seven notes! employed to express, sing or speak God’s Levites also, with the instruments of music of people who say “Thank you,” for what set free Not only that, but, praise and His message. David, the sweet to the LORD, which King David had made we have done. “Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that You’ve every word spoken and every book written psalmist of Israel, was on such an exalted for giving praise to the LORD, for His Only our perfect God could design the done for me.” Wickam ends his song by reminding is based on different combinations of the plane when he, by inspiration, penned crown of His creation with limitless ability lovingkindness is everlasting” (2 Chroni- hearers of the One who is worthy of our same words. Words are the product of the Psalm 108:1-5. Listen to the majesty of cles 7:6). God’s praise from His children is to create repeatedly changing combinations of words and music. Though based on the highest worship and deepest devotion—the alphabet, which, in English, totals 26 let- these words: “My heart is steadfast, O God; also meant to be perpetual, as the psalmist ters. Think about it—every book or article same musical notes and simple words, they Lord Jesus Christ. God made people in I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my wrote, “My soul may sing praise to You that has ever been written or translated are continually re-combined to uniquely such a way that they can creatively praise into English—is the product of combi- soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will speak to people’s hearts. In 2012, Christian and exalt Him—or as the song goes: “Wor- nations of only 26 letters of the alphabet. the dawn! I will give thanks to You, O give thanks to You forever” (Psalm 30:12). musician Phil Wickam wrote these lyrics thy is the Lamb who was slain … Worthy Whether Homer’s “Odyssey,” Melville’s LORD, among the peoples, and I will sing We are to “declare Your righteousness and of his powerful song, “This is Amazing is the King who conquered the grave … “Moby Dick,” Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” or praises to You among the nations. For Your Your praise all day long” (Psalm 35:28), Grace:” Worthy, worthy, worthy.” Amen! Let us the current best seller on the New York lovingkindness is great above the heavens, and “In God we have boasted all day long. “Who breaks the power of sin and keep on with perpetual praise for only He Times’ list—they all come down to various and Your truth reaches to the skies. Be ex- And we will give praise to Your name for- darkness is worthy! combinations of familiar words made of alted, O God, above the heavens, and Your ever” (Psalm 44:8). We are to praise Him “Whose love is mighty and so much Larry Clements is the senior adult pastor only 26 letters. The King James Bible alone glory above all the earth.” forever—because His love is forever. stronger at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 contains 783,137 words made of over three Perpetual praise to God was so important This praise worship of God must have “The King of Glory, the King above all North Hyatt Street in Monticello, and is million letters. And each verse, command, that one of the constant duties of Levites been glorious to hear, for Ezra record- kings the Advance-Monticellonian’s devotional statement, promise, hope or warning, is and priests was to, “stand every morning ed that “when the builders had laid the “Who shakes the whole earth with holy writer. You can contact him by email at unique! to thank and to praise the LORD, and foundation of the temple of the LORD, the thunder [email protected].

If your business or church AME Northside Baptist Mt. Pleasant “Campground” Pope & Samuel Streets United Methodist COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 367-5860 194 Campground Rd. 522 N. Bailey • 367-6530 367-5966 BANK Oak Grove Free on the devotional page, please call COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW Shady Grove AME Will Baptist Church Rock Springs 367-5325. Hwy. 138 Winchester Rd. 3372 Hwy. 35 West Member FDIC United Methodist 367-9541 Rock Springs Rd. Motor Company Old Union Southern Baptist Church RYBURN Mt. Olive AME Church 2077 Florence Rd. 156 Hwy.425 South • 888-878-9220 163 Lacey School Road • 367-3839 Wilmar Methodist Visit our website: www.ryburnautomotive.com Pauline Baptist Hwy. 278 Mt. Zion AME • 1423 Florence Road 909 N. Hyatt • 367-3085 Mormon Save Up To 40% On Your Grocery Bill Assembly of God Prairie Grove Baptist Church 313 N. Hyatt • 367-2845 Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) Church of Jesus Christ of First Assembly of God & Prairie Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. 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Main Baptist 3396 Hwy 278 E. • 367-3905 367-6883 Bethel Missionary Baptist Wilmar Baptist Church Rose Hill 2347 Hwy. 172 2579 Hwy 278 W. • Wilmar 870-469-5716 Cumberland Presbyterian RAZORBACK BODY SHOP Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist 2133 Hwy. 83 N. 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 Zion Hill 367-5114 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 Missionary Baptist Calvary Baptist 112 Carpenter Rd. Holmes Chapel Audio/Video 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 367-4210 Presbyterian Church For emergencies, call Custom 527 E. 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Enon Baptist Monticello Christian Church Old Catholic 367-5325. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 233 South Dillard 367-2686 Insurance Agent 367-2561 Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church James Insurance Agency 621 West Bolling St. Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ 367-3208 FARMERS® 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 Church of Christ AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Other 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Kennedy Boulevard Ark of Faith McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church First Baptist Church of Christ 1222 Hwy. 83 S. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. 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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. Main Trinity Full Gospel Church 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 367-2471 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-7304 THE Green Hill United Methodist Mount Tabor Missionary 372 Green Hill Rd. PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Lacey United Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 24, 2019 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Church briefs

Brooks Chapel plans choir day Dumas church sets anniversary Ongoing try hosts meetings for college students of all Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s Church partners needed ages from 6-7:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednes- old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Bethlehem Worship Center Church, 509 day night of each month at the church, 300 aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fel- Church, 1667 Old Warren Road, will hold U.S. Highway 65 North in Dumas, will host First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main Street, is looking for other North Main Street. Various topics of discus- lowship before the study starts. Childcare its annual Choir Day program at 3 p.m. a 24th annual pastor’s anniversary service sion and training is made available to assist will be provided. For more information, Sunday. The guest speaker will be Mar- churches to partner with on the Samari- on May 4-5. The church’s “First Lady’s tan’s Feet project. The event will take place students with fi nances, scholastic achieve- contact the church offi ce at 870-367-3449. tiz Scott, pastor of the New Relationship Night” will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May Saturday, Aug. 3 in the FUMC Family ment, professional advancement, and life. Christian Interfaith Ministry Bible study Christian Center, Inc. of Monticello. Host 4. The guest speaker will be Wanda Jordan Life Center. To pledge money and prayer Pastors Jerome and Clarissa Pace welcome Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East pastor James Spinks and the Brooks Chapel of Eastside Deliverance Church Of God In towards the purchase of new shoes and all college students to attend. For more in- Gaines Street, invites everyone to a Tues- congregation invite everyone to attend. For Christ in Dumas. The pastor’s anniversary socks, or for more information, contact the formation, contact the church at 870-460- day night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the more information, contact Desiree Leonard service will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May church offi ce at 870-367-2471. 5999, email [email protected] church. The ministry also has a Thursday at [email protected]. 5. The guest speaker will be Bishop Frank First Presbyterian parenting group or visit tgiatemple.org. night prayer and deliverance service, be- Fountain Hill church has special day J. Anderson Jr., Jurisdictional Prelate and VIP, a parenting group sponsored by Pentecostal Faith church sales ginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning Bethel African Methodist Episcopal pastor of Zion Temple COGIC in Conway). First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In worship services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Church in Fountain Hill will celebrate its Host pastor Timothy Jones and the church Street, meets at 6 p.m. every fi rst, third and Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street, will be having more information on any of these events, women’s missionary society day at 3 p.m. congregation invite all to attend. For more fi fth (when they occur) Tuesday of each a church sale on Saturdays. For more infor- contact Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 870- Sunday. The guest speaker will be Mona Ar- information, contact Elizabeth Henry at el- month at the church. A free meal and child- mation, contact Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. 308-7895. Holmes Chapel free tutoring nold McBride, a member of Epistle of God [email protected]. care are provided. The group is open to all at 870-281-4863. Holmes Chapel seeks pianist Church of Deliverance in Hamburg, AR. For Conference to he held at SC church parents, grandparents, educators, caregiv- Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, ers and any others who are interested in Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, is sponsoring more information, contact Deborah Daniels The Word And The Spirit Ministries, 104 at [email protected]. family issues. For more information, con- 527 East McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pia- free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday South Jefferson Street in Star City, will host tact either 870-367-6883 or 870-723-2142. nist for its adult choir. The pianist is needed and Thursday for youth in grades kinder- Holy Divine plans spring revival a women’s conference beginning at 8:30 City of Refuge TNT for the fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each garten through third grade. Students must Holy Divine Spiritual Church, 940 Lac- a.m. on Saturday, May 4. The conference City of Refuge Worship Center, meeting month. For more information and/or to ex- bring the course work in which they need ey-New Hope Road near Monticello, will will open with prayers of praise and peti- in the Holiday Inn Express meeting room, press interest in the position, contact Rev. help. For more information and registration be hosting a spring revival at 6:30 p.m. tions and close with a luncheon. The speak- 146 Dearman Drive, holds Tuesday Night Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or details, contact Rutha Branch at 870-367- nightly Sunday through Tuesday. The ers are Co-Pastor Lois Hayes, LaShunda Teaching with pastors Shawn and April 870-367-5913. 5913. evangelist will be Pam Lambert from the Jackson, Audrea Johnson, Shanae Govan Davis at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Every- First Baptist women’s Bible study Shady Grove AWANA clubs House of Prayer in Fountain Hill. Host and Dr. Louise Lyas. There is no registra- one is invited to attend. For more informa- First Baptist Church, 413 North Main The Shady Grove Missionary Baptist pastors Melvin and Mary Foster invite all tion fee and the public is invited. For more tion, contact April Davis at 870-267-5533. Street, is holding a community women’s Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near to attend. For more information, send an information, contact the host pastor, Shirley The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry Bible study each Wednesday, and all wom- Monticello, AWANA clubs meet from email to [email protected]. Glass Matthews, at 870-224-1876. The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Minis- en are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s 6:15-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

a few days ago. I hope I’m home hand at making an angel food were a cast in a play entitled “He rainy day and it was fl ooding so enjoyed spending these nine days COUNTRY when they fl edge this year. I usual- cake from scratch. It is in the oven is Alive.” I wept through the entire we were late, but we made it. with my children. Corey Riley ly miss that event. now and I can’t wait to see how it presentation. It gave and depicted Our prayers are with the family, was home for fi ve days as he’s an Continued from Page 4B I got up very early Sunday turns out. Well, it didn’t rise like the death, burial and crucifi xion of although I feel a part of the fam- over-the-road truck driver. I, along morning to make cinnamon rolls it should have but it tasted pretty our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ily—as there’s so much history with my children, traveled to Hot Saturday morning, I got up for breakfast at church and the good. I’ll stick to the box mix next Communion was also served. between Mildred and I. She, Springs to Oaklawn to see the bright and early to meet some new fi rst thing I heard was my FOS time. It really wasn’t worth the friends at Lake Monticello. A local After Easter service, the clan en- Pauline Wade and Becky Daniels horse races. It was very enjoy- Chuck-wills-widow welcoming time and effort to make it from group known as Friends of Lake joyed a delicious meal of chicken along with me were called the able—and my fi rst time. the day. I made it to church on scratch. And I made such a mess Monticello had scheduled a work and dressing, potato salad, green Golden Girls. Brooks Chapel MBC will host time and we had a good turnout while making it. There was fl our day to clear and mark the walking beans, rolls and pecan pie at the Mildred is sorely missed, as she their annual choir day at 3 p.m. and powdered sugar all over the trail. I have been curious about the for a hardy breakfast of yeast rolls, Johnsons (Tina)’s residence. was a dedicated usher at Morning Sunday. You are invited. Pastor counter top. walking trail for some time but homemade jellies, sausage, bacon, Prior to the Easter program, at 7 Star and Southeast District. She is James Spinks. First Baptist in Sunday afternoon was spent had not hiked it yet. Now that I sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and p.m. on Friday, a surprise birthday didn’t take her duty lightly; even Crossett will host their annual know where it is and I’ve now had cinnamon rolls. back and forth between my house celebration was held in honor of when she was ill, she tried to Women’s Day Sunday. The 11 a hand in maintaining the trail I After everyone got their fi ll, we and Jason’s. He and Leigha Francez Riley in the church’s up- press her way. God is calling for a.m. speaker is Emmogene Lowe will be hiking it soon. retired to the auditorium for the cooked supper for me, Risia and per room. It was her 50th birthday dedicated workers in His vineyard. and the 3 p.m. speaker is Bobbie J. While I was primarily there to song service. Mr. Eddie and Leona their Uncle Jim. We all enjoyed with many attending; she received So whatever you do for the Lord, Everett of the 16th Section MBC work, I did keep my ears peeled had several of their grandchildren the food and the entertainment many gifts. let it be real. in Monticello. Pastor is Curtiss for birds. While wielding the in attendance and they helped us provided by Princess Addie. Becky Courtney Daniels spent a Sympathy is expressed to the Jackson. They invite you to attend. machete, I listened and heard my sing a couple of specials. I won’t That’s my news for this week. few days in a Little Rock hospital Louise Smith family and all who Dinner will be served in the fel- FOS Summer Tanager and Yel- try naming all who sang and the Until next time, please be safe, and was unable to attend Mildred have lost a loved one. lowship hall. low-throated Vireos. After I came titles of their songs because I did be happy, pray for each other and “Millie” Chapman Williams’ last Kevin, Tina, Keita and I vis- Now until we meet again by pa- home and spent some time trying not get them all written down. always be thankful to God for His rites on Thursday at Morning Star ited with “Yit” at The Woods of per and pen, do all the good while to recoup from my morning of But it was a glorious service and many blessings in your life. Missionary Baptist Church. Kevin Monticello Health and Rehabil- you can and be a blessing to your physical activity, I walked around message. Riley, Tina Riley Johnson, Tekita itation Center last week while in fellow man and keep smiling—for outside for awhile. It was just too Bro. Kevin preached from I Conley and I attended. It was a Monticello for Millie’s last rites. I your smile might be an umbrella. pretty to stay in the house. Corinthians 15:1-20, “What Easter WILMAR Amazingly, I heard a Summer Means.” It was encouraging to Tanager calling. After a while of see improved attendance for the CHRIS RILEY honing in on the sound, I was able Easter service. Evening services We at In His Presence Worship were dismissed. Reminder: Our to lay my eyes on him. The Chim- Ministries enjoyed another blessed ney Swifts were very active, too. fourth Sunday evening services and memorable Resurrection I’m also hearing Rose-breasted will be held at The Woods of Grosbeak up in the trees but they Monticello Health and Rehabili- Sunday with breakfast at 9:30 a.m. haven’t come to my feeders yet. tation Center at 6 p.m. April 28. prepared by Donna Fudial. What Oh, I almost forgot ... I have You are welcome to join us for this a delicious and tasty meal and baby bluebirds! Yep. I heard their blessing-fi lled service. fellowship. REAL HELP little “Momma, feed me!” sounds Sunday afternoon, I tried my At 11 a.m., IHPWM members When it comes to outdoor power equipment, STIHL Dealers have you covered. Their training and expertise can help you find what’s right for you.

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BARKADA GREEN HILL lunch and I was so blessed from about it. I think of all the years that my family and friends. Momma wrote this column—and I JANA WRIGHT FAYE AND MAY Do you have any community tidbits? Friday evening, Mary No. 1, am honored and proud to carry on Mary No. 2, Rhea, Katie, Amanda We had a good church service The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- just a little bit of her legacy. After all of the rain, it has been and I went to The Village in Star Tuesday evening, Leigha and nice to have some sunshine. It was in the Baptist church today. We nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you City to celebrate our birthdays. almost had a full church. live in a community not represented on this page (and we know Jason held an impromptu early an absolutely perfect weekend Rhea and Amanda were both on Easter celebration for the kids for fi shing, working in the yard, Allison Barner attended sunrise there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about April 16; mine, as I said, was April your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at since Bo would be gone to his picnicking or enjoying time with service at Enon. Those eating 15. We ate, had lots of fun and the Dad’s for the next several days. I family for Easter. Easter dinner with Don and 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. food was so great. We stopped by mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce stopped by to help and give them Right now, we have some rain Faye Wiggam today were Cleora the bakery. We got nice gifts. my little gifts and enjoy my dose coming Thursday, and then it’s Crook and May Pace Holden. during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- Revival was held at Promise cuss your participation in our newspaper. of grandbaby therapy. back to nice weather. Don is still sleeping most of Land Baptist Church last week. I While there, I heard my fi rst of I sure saw a lot of pretty family the time. He had some visitors attended Wednesday night. Pastor season Great-crested Flycatcher pictures for Easter on Facebook. this week. They were Diana Roy Taylor and his church of calling “Weeeep!!!” from the tree- Many of my friends spend the day Hamburg were the guest church. Shivers Bryan and Mariam Pharr, tops. I didn’t see it, but there was with their families. I got to spend Pastor Taylor’s subject was from Cleora, May, Wayne Gambit of Sanders, Clifton, McCoy and no mistaking that call. some time with my sisters: Kelly Isaiah 53:1-5. His thought was Sheridan Wrench, Paul and Eddie JORDAN PARK Gordan families): We are hav- Wednesday was my day off Gilliam, Koby Bayliss and Jamie “It’s in the Report;” it was a great and Joy. ing our family reunion on June again but I didn’t do much birding. Martin. My son, Dustin Barnett, message. All of Gloria Pennington’s TRILISA MARSHALL 14-16 in Wilmar, right after the I had to carry Gypsy to the vet, run also came from Hope. We all had Juneteenth parade at the old high On Thursday April 18, the children, grandchildren, and I want to say thanks to all the message was from St. Luke a few errands, go to church that a nice visit and some really good texts and phone calls I received school on June Dinner Day. This food. great-grandchildren ate with her. 13:6-9. The thought was “I Am evening and mow the yard. I did last week. I’m sorry I didn’t write year’s T-shirts will be gray with manage to do some birding close Prayers would be appreciated The visitors for Rachel and red lettering. The cost is $9.50 for Still Here.” I got another chance Leola Pace this week were any news last week, but I was not to go but I missed Friday night. to home that morning. I took the for Uncle James “Son” Brewster. sick and am doing well. all sizes. The dues for each family He is in the hospital with pneumo- Jessica Wishard, Loretta Ingram, I am sure it was the same. I was pups on a walk while I drove slow- It was my husband’s birthday member is: 0-5 years old are free; ly toward Gee’s Landing. nia. He is 95, so it is even harder Brittany Holtoff and Haine In- 6 and up will be $20 a person. surprised to see so many people gram. Dinner guests in the home weekend and we were out of town due to the weather. On the way, I stopped at one of on him than someone who is celebrating and much needed rest If you want a T-shirt or want to of Leola and Rachel Pace were Easter Sunday service was so the few areas without pine trees younger. for both of us, but it makes me feel pay your dues, please see or get in Also, prayers are needed for Rodney, Susie, Jake, Victoria and blessed. We also a well-taught obstructing my view and heard good to know there’s caring people touch with any reunion committee lesson by Mary Junior. The lesson Gerald and Jo Calhoun and Ricky Josie Wishard; Chuck and Rox- a veritable cacophony of bird in the world. member. They are myself, Trilisa subject was “Go and Tell.” The and Annette West. Mr. Gerald and song. There was so much tweet- anne Karnes; Blaine, Sarah and On Thursday evening, my Marshall at 870-367-4313 or background scripture was Mat- Ricky have some health issues ing, chirping, chipping, buzzing Aida Pierce; Mark, Chris, Dale, grandson and I enjoyed visiting 870-308-1890; Robert Marshall thew 28:10 (KJV). The key verse going on. and singing that my ears were on Carla, Emma and Dayton Pace; Bennie Walton. Sherry K. Toney Sr. at 870-281-4863; Gwin Orr at was “Then said Jesus unto them, Ruth Hunter visited with Bo and overload. I didn’t think I would Allen, Allison, Jace and Bo Neill; was over visiting as well. I was 870-723-7444; Agrone Clifton at ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my Sylvia Kulbeth this past weekend. be able to discern what bird was and Andy Williams. glad to see her—and Mrs. Teresa 870-367-3207; Lareatha Hamilton brothers to go as Galilee. There Paul and Betty Grafton joined the singing what song but my patience Easter dinner at Danny and Ollison and her grandson. at 870-536-5190; Larissa Davis at they will see me’ ” Matthew 28:10 visit. They all had a wonderful paid off. Joy’s included Gay and Mike, We had so much fun watching 870-692-8942; Krestal Clifton at NIV. time. After a while of sitting still Jeff, Lani, Kaia and Zach, Gary Bennie’s grandchildren playing in 870-222-3001; or Tony Clifton at It was great. Pastor Johnson’s Robert and Tammy Stafford cel- and listening, I heard my FOS and Becky, Matt, Sarah and Luke, the yard, and Bennie singing out 870-222-3001. message was also a great one. It Yellow-breasted Chat and Orchard ebrated Easter with their children All money and registrations was titled “Born for a Purpose,” and grandchildren. After a sunrise Wes, Marley, Natalie and Beck- loud to us. What a beautiful voice Oriole. I also saw my FOS Prairie ett, Janie and Mike, and Rachel she has. must be turned in by May 25, so coming from Matthew 1:20-21. Warbler and Eastern Kingbird. I service and lunch, they spent the Sunday morning guests were and John. Also, my grandson and I visit we can get shirts ordered and a then drove to the Jack Bottom, afternoon fi shing. head count of who will be attend- Carolyn Sue of Hamburg, Mary Mrs. Mary Lasiter had a won- Natalie and Cheyenne stayed at with my dad; he had so much fun where it quickly became appar- playing with his grandson. ing this event. This year at the Junior’s children, Regena and derful weekend. Her daughter, Nevie and Pop’s Saturday night. Rachel Junior; Greg and Marrin ent that the river was out of its We’re praying all had a wonder- family reunion there will be show- banks. The creek was not only Nancy, and her family spent the Beckett stayed at Kerrie and case of talent as we have family Junior; and two more young ladies weekend with her. Her grandsons, Mark’s Saturday night. ful Easter weekend. I had an awe- whom I didn’t get their names. full of water but that water was some time cooking a big Sunday fun and make memories to share. at a standstill. I did see a Belted Miles and Max, told her the story Marley and Jo-Jo spent Sat- There will also be a “Showtime Vernie visited the Handleys after of why we really celebrate Easter. urday shopping in Monroe, La. dinner for my family and being church on Sunday. Yolanda and Kingfi sher while there. I slowly with my grandson and family. A at the Apollo” experience, various made my way toward the river While they were there, the Easter with friends. card tournaments and more to I chatted with Mrs. Nancy Green bunny came to visit them and Friday, Joy and Kerri took Na- special thanks to Shonnie Moore and grandchildren, and Mr. and and was stopped just short of the for making me a sour cream pound prepare yourself for. So families brought them lots of good gifts. talie and Beckett to Third Realm Mrs. Von Fisher in Pine Bluff on landing by river water, which was cake. It was so good. please get those registrations, dues, no surprise. They all enjoyed a nice lunch as Trampoline Park in Little Rock. and T-shirt money in before the Thursday. On Sunday, we all went to My friend Brenda Hebret called I just learned through a Face- well. She received a phone call Beckett attended Cale Reed’s deadlines. Contact me or any other church and had a blessed time in from Texas to wish me a hap- book post from Dwyla Gifford that from her son, Benny, and his wife, birthday party Friday evening. committee member and we can get Anita. Mark and Joan Harris also the Lord. Everyone was looking py birthday and so did Matilda her grandmother, Gertie McCarty, Visiting in the home of Chris beautiful and the children with you a registration form. Jordan. would have turned 110 years old paid her a visit this weekend. It and Buddy Barnett for Easter Scripture for the week: “Hear, was a fun-fi lled weekend with their Easter baskets were so pretty. Belated birthday to Gary Junior on April 18. I called her Aunt Ger- were Modeen Burst; Laci, Ricki Our Sunday school lesson was ye children, the instruction of a on April 19, and Jayce Daniels and tie and I know for a fact that if you friends and family. and Cole Bratton; Parker Duncan; father, and attend to know un- This was news from the week on “Called to Proclaim the Res- Linda Grays on April 14. were around her long enough you Kedram Handley; Dana Handley; derstanding. For I give you good before: Jeremy and Brooke Tucker urrection,” coming from Matthew I was happy to see Sandra would experience a belly laugh or Misty Harrell; Joey Herring; Jake 28:1-15 (KJV). Pastor Robert Mar- doctrine, forsake ye not my law” Cherry and her mother. Prayers are three. were honored with a wedding Proverbs 4:1-2 (KJV)/ shower by the employees at the Cruce; Jason, Deanne, Kendall, shall Sr.’s message was on “Come needed for her husband and family. There were several other Possum Much love to all; everyone have Congratulations to Jackie Talley of Southeast Arkansas Education Stratton and Grayson Herring; With Me,” coming from Matthew Valley leading ladies who infl u- a blessed rest of the week. Call on Rison. She won the Easter Basket Coop. The hostesses were Michele and Mary McNeese. 26:1-2 and Matthew 27 (KJV). enced my life in a major way: Aunt God bless America. We were glad to have Mrs. Mae someone and let them know that that was on display at Atwoods. Maggie, Miss Floy, Aunt Clara, Sadler, Marilyn Gorman, Whitney you love them and are thinking of The Mt. Olive African Methodist Gifford, Nancy Trantham, Tonia Lee Miller in service with us, and Mrs. Ruby, Mrs. Eva Mae, Mrs. my dad, Agrone Clifton. We are them. Mrs. Nancy Lemons, love Episcopal Church choir sponsored Myrt, Mrs. Thelma, Mrs. Scottie, Bolin and Annie Harvey. They you and your family. this event. received some really nice gifts. GUEST HOUSE praying for my dad; his back and Mrs. Charlotte, Mrs. Aleta, and, of knee has been giving him a fi t. But God’s blessings to you all. Prayers are being extended for Bea Tucker had many wel- the sick and shut in. course, my Momma. These ladies comed surprises this weekend. Her CLARA CATER we know God is a healer. are no longer with us but their lega- We’re also praying for Mr. Ted- Thought for the week: Lord, I granddaughter, Amanda Bone, and come to you in my weakness and cies live on in so many ways. We would like to thank all of dy Fisher; I got a call that he was LACEY Thursday afternoon after work, I husband Jacob and great grandson, our family and friends for coming tiredness. Please grant me the Jace surprised her by attending in the hospital. walked over the Jason’s to visit for out Saturday to our block party— IVANELL HANDLEY renewed strength. church with her Sunday, and then Happy birthday shout outs this a bit and to play with Addie. Lat- we had an awesome time. her niece Kristiana Tenaro stopped week go to Dorothy Lamb (April I hope everybody had a blessed er, after I got back home, I looked We want to also thank the by to see her, too. 22); Very Owens and Elizabeth and safe Easter. The Lord blessed out my kitchen window and saw Bro. Joe Chambers preached a churches that came out and made Marthel (both April 23); Deborah us with nice weather. Sorry I POSSUM VALLEY several Indigo Buntings enjoying really good Easter message Sun- it a special day for everyone; Arrington and Yolanda Boatner missed you last week; I spent the KAY CRAIG seed from my feeders and my FOS day at the Wilmar Baptist Church. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor SPORTS 870-367-5325 [email protected] Boll Weevils clinch GAC regular-season title

BY HAROLD COGGINS tles for UAM. The Diamond Weevils are off,” UAM head baseball coach John Har- recorded another out before sophomore In that fi rst game, not only did Piriano [email protected] now 29-11 overall (thanks to a non-confer- vey said, “and I am glad that our guys feel Jordan Johnson and redshirt senior Kaleb blast a round-tripper but Warden added one ence blowout 16-4 win over Tech at Rus- rewarded for their efforts thus far. But, I Warden walked to load the bases. Harvey’s as well. Thompson went 4-for-4 and John- “Ol’ Abner’s done it again,” is former sellville on Tuesday), 22-5 in the GAC, hope we are a long way from being fi n- fi rst move was to get junior Nathaniel En- son 4-for-5 to lead a 19-hit UAM attack. In St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman turned ranked No. 14 in the latest National Col- ished. glish on fi rst base, pinch running for War- the thrilling nightcap, the Weevils collected broadcaster Mike Shannon’s way of ex- legiate Baseball Writers’ Association poll, “I think we have learned our lesson den. only nine hits but made them count. Reyna plaining the unexplainable in the game he likely to be No. 1 in the NCAA Central from last year (when UAM lost its last four Junior David Reyna then drew the third was 2-for-3 and Borman 2-for-4 with that loves. Abner Doubleday invented baseball; Region when the fi rst regional rankings are games, two to SAU and two in the post- consecutive base win balls, forcing hime majestic grand slam accounting for four America’s pastime still seems to have some released later today—and assured of the season tournament—as the No. 1 seed) and Thompson and drawing UAM closer. The of hive fi ve runs batted in. Senior Brodie of Doubleday’s magic at times. top seed heading into the GAC Baseball we will not play according to who we are Weevils knotted the score when senior Threet also went yard in the second game. Had Shannon been watching the Uni- Championships. playing or what we are playing for. Andrew Piriano was hit by a pitch, plat- Tuesday, Warden and Johnson hit hom- ers to pace an offense that hadn’t cooled off versity of Arkansas at Monticello sweep And, unlike last spring, when UAM “We must continue to focus on getting ing Johnson with the tying run and leaving from the weekend. UAM recorded 16 hits a doubleheader from Arkansas Tech Uni- had to wait until the last conference series better every day with the idea that every- the bases loaded for Borman. The rest, as and six extra-base knocks—Jordan, Reyna, versity at Weevils Field on Senior Day of the year to secure the regular-season one is playing their best baseball when the “they” say, is history. Piriano and little-used junior Aaron Gaela last Saturday, he just might have used that crown, the Weevils head into this week- postseason gets here.” While the Kelly Green and White need- all had doubles—to subdue the Wonder phrase more than once. end’s fi nal GAC series at rival Southern Borman’s game-winning slam capped ed the six-run rally in the bottom of the sev- Boys for the third straight game. Junior Dylan Borman’s grand slam in Arkansas University knowing the outcome a six-run UAM rally and broke open a tie enth to win the nightcap 10-6, an eight-run “Arkansas Tech is a very good team and the bottom of the seventh inning not only of those three games won’t make a differ- that UAM had manufactured. Down 6-4 explosion in the bottom of the fi rst inning we knew we would need to play well to reversed the Boll Weevils’ fortunes in the ence in the league standings. heading into the bottom of the fi nal frame, in the opener (keyed by Piriano’s three-run take a series from them,” Harvey said of nightcap, it cemented back-to-back regu- “Clinching the regular-season title be- redshirt freshman Cade Thompson’s one- home run) helped the Diamond Weevils lar-season Great American Conference ti- fore the last weekend takes a little pressure out single got the Weevils started. Tech win the fi rst game of the twinbill, 13-11. See CLINCH Page 3C Billies secure RULE OF THREE 8-4A title, top Both Monticello junior teams, DC girls regional seed claim runner-up trophies in district track BY JEFF YOUNG Advance correspondent

BY HAROLD COGGINS The Monticello Billies com- [email protected] Senior district track meets held Tuesday pleted the fi nal conference games After the junior district track and Drew Central’s Lady Pirates claimed the highest position of of the regular season winning two of three contests. The Billies were fi eld meets last Tuesday, one ques- any local squad in the senior high district track and fi eld meets, tion immediately comes to mind: able to clinch the Class 4A, District run Tuesday night. 8 championship last Wednesday What would the local teams have The Lady Pirates fi nished third in the girls’ division at the Class been able to accomplish had they with a 13-3 victory at home over 3A, District 8 championships at McGehee. The DC senior boys the Hamburg Lions. been able to train properly? ran fi fth. With the Monticello Track and The Billies represented the visi- Meanwhile, at Crossett, both Monticello senior squads earned tors on the scoreboard despite the Field Complex out of commis- fourth-place fi nishes in the 8-4A championships. Each school sion all spring because of repairs, game being played at Monticello, qualifi ed competitors for their respective state meets. due to schedule changes that forced Monticello co-head coaches Shawn Complete coverage of the senior high district meets will be in Curtis and Seth Oxner—and Drew the game to be played in the Billies’ next Wednesday’s Advance-Monticellonian. Central head coach Andy Werb, for home diamond. In the fi rst inning, that matter (the two schools often Hamburg pitcher Toby Spurlock use the same track for practice as was able to get through the inning the Pirates have no track facility)— with minimal pitches, getting the nior Lady Eagles scored 190 points hind McGehee, West Helena Cen- fi rst three Billie batters to ground had to improvise. By all accounts, on their home track; the Junior tral (117) and DeWitt (110). they managed well. out to fi rst baseman Bruin Barnes. Lady Billies were nipping at their “Our junior boys and girls are Hamburg got off to a good start Both the Junior Billies and the heels with 151 points. a well-gifted, hard-working group Junior Lady Billies ran second at the plate in the bottom of the The Junior Lady Pirates were of young athletes,” Werb praised. fi rst inning, with Nigel Lewis sin- at the Class actually the top 8-3A school in “The girls are Drew Central’s fi rst 4A, District 8 gling to centerfi elder Grant Jef- McGehee because DeWitt, which district runners-up in track. If this fers to lead off the inning. Lewis championships would normally run with Monticel- group of kids stays together and at Crossett. Not advanced to second after Gavin lo, claimed that league junior girls’ keep their ‘want to’—they can go Harrod reached fi rst on an error. to be outdone, title with 171.33 points. Drew Cen- for it all, especially the girls. It’s all the Junior Lady Hamburg took a 1-0 lead after de- tral scored 130.33. the kids.” fensive indifference allowed the Pirates like- During the 2018-20 classifi ca- Drew Central’s Jalia Bunn wise claimed runners to advance and with Lew- tion cycle, the Arkansas Activities was the top performer from local is scoring. Drake Rice reached by the runner-up Association dropped 16 4A schools schools. Individually, she won the plaque at the way of a walk. Spurlock hit into Jalia Bunn into 3A in all sports but football; 100-meter dash in 13.16 seconds, a sacrifi ce to Jeffers that allowed 8-3A meet in hence, the Junior Dragonettes ran the 100 hurdles (17.27) and the McGehee. The Harrod to score for a 2-0 lead. Af- at McGehee (with Dumas, Dollar- 300 hurdles (54.46). Bunn was ter a single, Barnes singled with a Junior Pirates fi nished fourth. way and West Helena Central—all also a part of the Junior Lady Pi- “We’ve had to run in parking bunt that scored Rice for a 3-0 lead. of which are in 8-4A in football) rates’ winning 4x100 relay team Monticello got out of the inning lots, around the pond, in the turf instead of Crossett. (54.42); her teammates were San- room, in gyms, at UAM and on after a ground out, a walk, then a On the boys’ side, the Junior Bil- iya Durden, Meleri Herman and strikeout. practice fi elds this year,” Curtis lies scored 133 points but couldn’t Layna Chrabol. said of the diffi culty with which all Nick Griffi n led off the top of keep up with their hosts, who won Bunn’s three teammates were a the second inning with a double for local athletes participating in track that division going away with 255 part of two wins themselves. They and fi eld have had to cope in 2019. Monticello, Jeffers reached on and points. At McGehee, the Junior partnered with Casa Orr to also take error as Griffi n advanced to third. With no place to stage home meets, Owls duplicated Crossett’s out- the tape in the 4x400 relay (4 min- the junior high teams ran in only Reid Merrell singled to right fi eld come by winning on their own utes, 56:59 seconds). At Crossett, scoring Griffi n and Jeffers to cut three competitions leading up to track with 177 points. Monticello’s Cantley Gosdin took the district meet. into the lead 3-2. Had just the original 8-3A two event titles as well. Individual- Both Monticello photos courtesy of Staci Reginelli/ After a scoreless third inning, Monticello’s junior girls were schools been competing, though, ly, she won the 1,600 (6:26.93) and Drew Central photo courtesy of Andy Werb able to overcome those obstacles Monticello’s offensive exploded the Junior Pirates would have made in the 4x800 relay, she teamed with HAPPY CAMPERS The Monticello Junior Lady Billies (top), the Drew Cen- best, fi nishing just 39 points behind in the top of the fourth. Merrell it a clean local sweep of second Riley Derryberry, Lydia Taylor and tral Lady Junior Pirates (center) and the Monticello Junior Billies proudly led off the inning with a walk, fol- track and fi eld-tradition rich Cros- places with their 77 points. As it show off their second-place plaques after the schools’ respective district sett in that 8-4A division. The Ju- See JUNIORS Page 4C lowed by a walk to Rhett Jaggers. was, Drew Central ran fourth be- track and fi eld championships last week. Connor Gossman singled to third as Merrell scored and Blake How- ard, pinch running for Jaggers, ad- vanced. After a single by Braylen District tournaments begin today at Drew Central Owens, Michael Martens singled to score Howard. Phillip Stephenson followed with a single that scored Gossman. BY HAROLD COGGINS Complete brackets, Page 2C ment will be top-seeded DeWitt squaring off Monticello increased the lead [email protected] against No. 8 seed Dollarway in baseball at to 7-3 after Owens and Michael 4:30. Rison, the No. 1 seed in softball, re- Martens scored on an error. Gabe Following a more productive regular sea- the Lady Pirates face fourth-seeded Dumas Both local clubs, as do all the other dis- ceived a bye into the semifi nals. Martens was placed on fi rst after son on both fi eld than in years past, Drew in softball. trict teams, need to win at least one game to In softball, No. 2 seed McGehee plays being hit by a pitch. Griffi n and Central is set to host the Class 3A, District 8 Drew Central’s baseball team, which actu- advance to the 3A Region 4 Tournament at seventh-seeded West Helena Central at Jeffers recorded walks in the next baseball and softball tournaments beginning ally tied for third in the regular-season con- Ashdown beginning May 2. The early rounds 6:30 p.m. today while on the baseball fi eld, at bats scoring Stephenson. After a this afternoon at Jerry Eubanks Field and ference standings at 4-3 with both McGehee of the 3A state tournament will be played at second-seeded Dumas is facing No. 7 seed Merrell fl y out to second, Jaggers Lady Pirate Softball Field. and Rison but fell to the fi fth seed because of the Harrison Parks and Recreation fi eld start- Lakeside, also at 6:30 p.m. hit a grand slam to put the Billies The hosts, who earned fi fth seeds in both tiebreakers, ended the year at 7-4. The Lady ing May 9. Both tournaments run through the week- up 12-3. tournaments, will see their fi rst tournament Pirates went through 8-3A play with a 3-4 There are only three games today since end, with both championships being de- Gossman singled after the home action at 4:30 on both fi elds. The Pirates will record and fi nished the regular season 3-9 Lake Village Lakeside does not fi eld a soft- cided at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Third-place run and Owens reached on a walk. take on No. 4 seed Rison in baseball, while overall. ball team. The fi rst game of either tourna- games will be played at noon. A fl y out to third by Michael Mar- tens recorded the second out be- fore Stephenson singled to score Gossman for a 13-3 lead. The score UAM continues Lady Billies drop Warren would remain until the end of the contest. downward spiral As a team, Monticello fi nished BY JEFF YOUNG the day 11-for-27, scoring 13 runs, Advance correspondent walking six times while striking BY HAROLD COGGINS out two times. Jaggers led the team [email protected] The Monticello Lady Billies got back into the win column on Monday with four runs batted in, going night with a 5-3 victory over the Warren Lady ’Jacks in Warren. 1-for-2 with a walk. With only a slim chance of play- Chaney Scott led off the contest for Monticello with a single to left The Billies traveled to Warren ing past this weekend, the Uni- fi eld. Lauren Stanley used a sacrifi ce bunt to advance Scott to second. on Monday to face their conference versity of Arkansas at Monticello Kate Brown singled to center, scoring Scott to take an early 1-0 lead. Elise rival Lumberjacks. Diamond Cotton Blossoms fi nd McDuff followed Brown with a single. Brown scored on a ground out by A scoreless fi rst inning of play themselves, sadly, just playing out McLauren McGregor. Rowyn Fradsham singles in the next at bat to score before Monticello took a 3-0 lead the season. McDuff as Monticello took a 3-0 fi rst-inning lead. in the top of the second inning Nationally ranked Arkansas Warren got on the board in the bottom of the third inning after Sabria Griffi n got the Billies started Tech University was the latest Trotter drew a walk to lead off the inning. Chloe Rauls popped out for the with a single, followed by a single thorn in UAM’s side, sweeping a fi rst out of the inning. Trista Goodwin singled to advance Trotter to third. by Jeffers. Merrell cleared the bas- four-game series last weekend in Jacey Ashcraft checked in for the Lady ’Jacks as a pinch runner, stealing es with a double for a 2-0 lead. A Russellville by Friday scores of second as Trotter stole home to score Warren’s fi rst run. Jillian Goodwin ground out by Mason Morgan and 6-3 and 6-3, and Saturday scores of reached fi rst on a dropped third strike as Ashcraft came in to score, cutting a single by Jaggers set up Owens 12-4 and 9-1. the lead to 3-2. Warren tied the contest at three in the bottom of the fourth to hit into a fi elder’s choice that It didn’t get any better Tuesday inning on a Trotter home run. scored Howard as a pinch runner. as UAM traveled to Arkadelphia to Neither team scored for the next several innings until Monticello retook Warren got on the board in the complete a four-game series with the lead in the top of the seventh inning. With one out already recorded, bottom half of the inning after Ouachita Baptist University, post- Oliver doubled to right fi eld. Scott would fl y out during the next at-bat for Kendall Pope was able to score on Jeff Young/Advance correspondent poned from earlier in the season the second out of the inning. a wild pitch. ONE OF FIVE Kate Brown crossed home plate to score a Monticello run See BLOSSOMS Page 3C against Warren. See LADY BILLIES Page 2C See BASEBALL Page 2C 2C | Wednesday, April 24, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325

run, 9-8, for the Lumberjacks. BILLIES Leading the way in hits for Mon- Class 3A, District 8 tournaments ticello was Griffi n, going 3-for-3 Continued from Page 1C with a run scored. Owens fi nished the day 2-for-3 with two runs Warren held Monticello score- scored and an RBI. Morgan fi n- At Drew Central less in the top of the third inning ished with a home run, his only hit before tying the game at three in of the contest. the bottom of the inning. Monticello wrapped up the reg- BASEBALL Monticello retook the lead in the ular season conference schedule top of the fourth on a solo homer by Tuesday night traveling to Cros- (1) DeWitt Morgan and a single by Stephenson sett for a 6-5 win over the Eagles. NOTE: All four semifi nalists advance that scored Owens for a 5-3 lead. Monticello scored one run in the Today, 4:30 p.m. to the Class 3A Region 4 Champion- Warren came back to tie the fi rst, gave up three in the bottom of ships May 2-4 in Ashdown. game at fi ve in the bottom of the the fi rst before scoring fi ve runs in (8) Dollarway fi fth inning after scores by Pope the top of the third for a 6-3 lead and Easton Sinclair. Monticello re- Friday, 4:30 p.m. and was able to hold off the Eagles (4) Rison took the lead by a single run in the 6-5 to fi nish the season with a 10-2 top of the sixth after a Stephenson conference record. Thursday, 4:30 p.m. double scored Owens. Jaggers’ second grand slam in Warren took the lead in the bot- three games highlighted the contest (5) DREW CENTRAL tom of the sixth after a Zander for Monticello. Hemphill reached on an error that The Billies will next face Saturday, 2 p.m. scored Mark Hairston and Sinclair District champion Smackover at Smackover today (2) Dumas for a 8-6 lead. Monticello tied the with a 5 p.m. fi rst pitch scheduled contest at eight after scores by Jef- and will wrap up the regular season Today, 6:30 p.m. fers and Merrell. on Monday at home against May- With the scored tied heading into fl ower. (7) Lake Village Lakeside the bottom of the seventh inning, Regional tournament action, in Friday, 6:30 p.m. Warren was able to load the bases. which Monticello will be the top (3) McGehee Pope was hit by a pitch allowing seed from 8-4A, will start in Mag- Braden Jones to score the winning nolia on May 2. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (6) West Helena Central

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Thursday, 4:30 p.m. (5) DREW CENTRAL

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Friday, 6:30 p.m. (3) DeWitt

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (6) Dollarway

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Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ROUND TRIPPER Monticello senior Mason Morgan rounds third base after 1979, 2009 Hog College World Series teams to be honored hitting a home run against Warren.

Special to the Advance teams are scheduled to be at Baum-Walker Stadi- led by All-SWC selections Steve Krueger, John- um this weekend and fans will be able to help cel- ny Ray and Ed Wallace, as well as All-Ameri- LADY BILLIES FAYETTEVILLE—University of Arkansas ebrate with special giveaways all weekend long. can catcher Ronn Reynolds and won 49 games, baseball will host a reunion for two of its most Both teams will be honored on the fi eld prior which is still the third-most school history. Continued from Page 1C memorable College World Series teams this to Saturday’s game between the Razorbacks and Arkansas not only fi nished second in the weekend when the Razorbacks takes on the Uni- Volunteers and a special jersey and poster will Southwest Conference with a 19-5 record that Stanley reached on a single advancing Oliver to third. Brown would versity of Tennessee at Baum-Walker Stadium. be given away on Friday and Saturday to com- year, but also made a spectacular run through the then triple to right fi eld scoring Oliver and Stanley for the 5-3 lead. Members of the 1979 and 2009 teams will re- memorate the nine College World Series teams NCAA Regionals to reach its fi rst College World McGregor faced four batters in the bottom of the seventh to secure the turn to Fayetteville to celebrate the 40th and 10th in Arkansas history. Series, fi nishing as the National Runner-Up to victory for the Lady Billies. anniversaries, respectively, of the Hogs’ fi rst and The 1979 team was former head coach Norm Cal State Fullerton, an accomplishment that still Brown fi nished the day for Monticello going 3-for-4 with a run scored sixth trips to college baseball’s biggest stage. DeBriyn’s 10th team since taking over the Ar- stands tied for the best national fi nish in school and three runs batted in. McDuff fi nished 2-for-4 with a run scored. Scott, More than 40 coaches and players from the two kansas baseball program in 1970. That team was history. Stanley, Fradsham and Oliver all recorded hits in the game. With the win, Monticello improved to 11-7 overall and 7-4 in Class 4A, District 8. The Lady Billies currently sit in second place in the conference with one league game remaining. The Lady Billies will face Hamburg at CASS MARTIN 5 p.m. today in Monticello. The Lady Billies will travel to White Hall on Thursday for the fi nal game of the regular season before the regional tournament gets underway REALTY at Magnolia on May 2. www.cassmartinrealty.com 870.367.6125 MANGUM CONSTRUCTION 625 West Bolling Street | Monticello, AR 71655 870-918-9721 870-538-3157 870-538-8580 10
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BY HAROLD COGGINS year with a 73.86 scoring average to lead the her fi rst round of the year in the 70s. Freshmen [email protected] team and is awaiting NCAA regional announce- Skylar Mast and Maddie Mattocks are getting ments. With his hard work and dedication, he better with each round. With all the attention focused on the diamond was able to compete in four events this spring “The women’s scoring average came down in the spring, golf somehow manages to almost and still manage to make All-GAC and earn a nearly 10 strokes per round from the fall with slip through the cracks at the University of Ar- Distinguished Scholar Athlete Award. improvements across the board. Rowe joined full kansas at Monticello. That’s quite unfortunate “The men posted a third-place fi nish at both time and made huge strides, lowering her scoring for the student-athletes who represent the Boll the Mississippi College and Lyon College events average from 85 to 80 this year. She captured an Weevils and Cotton Blossoms of the links. this spring. Junior Wilson Powell won the Mis- individual win at Harding’s Natural State Classic Both UAM squads fi nished ninth at the sissippi College event in a dramatic playoff, hosted by Red Apple Inn. This was the fi rst time a just-completed Great American Conference making an eight-footer for birdie on the second UAM golfer has won the event. She posted more Golf Championships, held at the Hot Springs playoff hole. He has shown fl ashes of brilliance rounds in the 70s than in the 80s. Country Club early last week. Given the circum- and that he is a very capable golfer. Wilson aver- “Belle Tan has had numerous low 80 rounds stances under which both teams competed, that aged 74.9 for the year. The men should continue and is on the verge of becoming a strong college was rather remarkable. to improve with lots of experience in three re- golfer. She averaged 83.5 for the year. Skylar First, the teams were leaderless at the start of turning seniors for next year in Powell, Stephane Mast lowered her scoring average nearly fi ve the spring season until Adam Buie was hired as Perrin and Jeffrey Whitson. shots from the fall to fi nish at 87.84 for the year. head coach after both teams had begun competi- “Steph averaged 75.8 this year and his scores Maddie Mattocks has shown improvement the tion. Then, men’s team leader Kinley Lee broke counted nearly every round he played. Jeff made last few spring events after overcoming a sick- his humerus working out in January and the se- eight of the nine events, and led the team in ness early in the semester. She averaged 90.05 nior-less women’s team suffered through both fairways and green in regulations hit, posting a for the year. injuries and growing pains after the departure 77.67 scoring average. Freshman Tyler Garrigus “With four players with counting scores play- of two golfers—Lauren Johnson and Frida Ryd- showed promise this spring and posted a career ing every event, the team did well under the pres- sure of knowing their scores would count each berg—with NCAA Central Regional experience best fi fth-place fi nish at Cooper’s Hawk, shoot- time. We will be adding more pieces to the team in the last two years. ing 76-72. Tyler ended the year with a 76.88 next year with three signed already—including scoring average. Will Sumner played in seven Lee rebounded to end his UAM golfi ng career two international students. The team had no se- tied for 16th individually at the GAC Champi- events as a redshirt freshman, continuing to im- niors this year and with continued improvement onships, earning a spot on the All-GAC honor- prove with a great work ethic while posting a of the returning players and the infl ux of new able mention team. Lee carded a 6-over-par 222 79.72 scoring average. faces, the team will be much stronger. Competi- (79-72-71) on the 6,713-yard Arlington Gold “We have signed two men to join the team tion will breed success.” course at HSCC to lead the Weevils. in the fall. One is a junior transfer from France Arkansas Tech University won both the men’s Junior Stephane Perrin shot 78-73-75—227 to with a strong golf background. The other is a and women’s GAC titles. The Wonder Boys wind up tied for 26th in the medalist standings. high school senior in Texas. These new pieces, slipped past second-round leader Henderson Classmates Jeffrey Whitson (78-76-78—232) plus fi ve players that saw a lot of playing time in State University to win by three strokes, while fi nished 33rd and Wilson Powell (77-78-79— the top fi ve, will mean an even more competitive the Golden Suns were 13 strokes better than 234) tied for 36th. Freshman Tyler Garrigus series of qualifying to make the travel fi ve.” Southwestern Oklahoma State University. (73-77-80—240) tied for 45th in his fi rst GAC On the women’s side, junior Leah Rowe tied Tech golfers not only claimed team trophies championships. for 26th (77-87-79—243) to lead the Blossoms Jeff Young/Advance correspondent but both medalists honors, as well. Andre Ja- “Kinley Lee closed out his career with a solid in the conference championships. Classmate cobs shot a 4-under-par 69-70-73—212 to led STILL UNBEATEN Junior Matt Lundh throws a pitch againat Arkanasas one under 71,” Buie said. “He is probably the Belle Tan was not far behind, tying for 31st the men and Allie Weiner carded a three over Tech in the fi rst game of Saturday’s doubleheader. With the win, Lundh re- best and most accomplished player in UAM golf (84-79-85—248). Two freshman—Skylar Mast 77-75-67—219 to pace the women. mained perfect on the mound this spring at 6-0. history. When he broke his humerus in January (87-85-81—253) and Maddie Matlocks (89-92- At the pre-tournament awards banquet, doing box jumps, I honestly thought his college 86—267)—were next for UAM. Mast fi nished Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Zach Hayes Cox, we found ourselves in career was over. 35th and Matlocks 39th. Junior Toryn Cox James and Tech’s Peerada Piddon were naked WEEVILS a hole. That’s the second time we “Improbably, though, eight weeks after his (125-137-130—392) rounded out the Blossom’s GAC Players of the Year, while UAM’s Lee was have seen him. His changeup really Continued from Page 1C surgery, he came in fi fth place at the Mississip- squad by fi nishing 45th. joined by fi ve other league golfers in earning gives us problems and we struggled pi College Spring Invite shooting a yearly low “If not for a back injury in Round 2, Leah like- Distinguished Scholar-Athlete awards for the to make that adjustment. the weekend GAC games (the series round of 67 in Round 2. He shot 79-67-73 to ly would have posted three scores in the 70s for men. UAM’s Tan was was one three women’s “But going into the seventh with make the all tournament team. Kinley ended the the week,” Buie noted. “Junior Belle Tan posted golfers named Elite Scholar-Athletes. opener on Friday was cancelled be- Tech up two, they brought in their cause of unplayable conditions). “It closer. After getting two of the was nice to get eight runs in the fi rst fi rst three hitters out, he lost com- inning of Game 1 but you had a feel- GAC joins Under Special to the Advance more-based global leader in per- Offi ce and its associates with appar- mand. After three walks and a hit formance footwear, apparel, and el, footwear and any other equip- ing, with the wind blowing out and by pitch, we tied the score—and RUSSELLVILLE—The Great equipment will become the GAC’s ment. their offense, eight runs may not be Borman came to the plate. Armour family American Conference announced offi cial outfi tter beginning July 1. Additionally, the company will enough. Their hitters had great at- “Borman had had a terrible day a new partnership agreement with As part of a fi ve-year agreement, serve as an offi cial sponsor of all bats all weekend and they did get up to that point. Up to that at-bat, Under Armour, Inc. The Balti- the company will provide the GAC GAC championship events. back in the game. Kaleb Warden, he was 2-for-8 (in both games) with who had struggled up to that point, three errors at shortstop. We talked hit a big three-run home run (in the before the at bat and I said, ‘Isn’t bottom of the sixth inning) to put it baseball awesome? No matter how out of reach.” bad you have played today, you get “In Game 2, with a combination this opportunity in this situation.’ of a bad start from (UAM right- And, of course, he took advantage hander Hunter) Huckabee and a of the opportunity.” good start from (Tech sophomore) Ol’ Abner did it again.

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(19.96), and fourth in the shot put (28-0); Lydia vidual point-producers were Kedrick Ander- BIG BIRD JUNIORS Taylor, fourth in the 1,600 (6:50.93) and fi fth in son, second in the long jump (18-1) and fifth the 800 (3:00.72); in the high jump (5-4); Doerian Allen, sec- Continued from Page 1C Audrey Howard, fourth in the high jump (4- ond in both the 100 (11.99) and 400 (56.45); 2); Kailyn Shepherd, fourth in the 100 (14.24) Sam Bostian, second in the 1,600 (5:43.22) Kathleen Claycomb to claim victory in the lon- and seventh in the 200 (30.31); Addie Mont- and third in the 800 (2:33.90); Nathan Palm- gest junior high race (12:00.24). gomery, fourth in the 300 hurdles (1:00.47); er, third in the pole vault (7-0); Wells, third The boys’ division notched the three other Derryberry, fi fth in the 1,600 (7:00.01); Katie in the shot put (44-11); local event champions. Monticello’s K.J. Wells Rosegrant, fi fth in the high jump (4-2); Alysiah Light, fourth in the shot put (40-10), fi fth in took fi rst in the discus (107 feet, 11 inches) and Dunlap, fi fth in the 100 hurdles (21.24); Cam- the discus (96-10) and eighth in the 300 hurdles his teammate, Jordan Light, won the pole vault breia Ferguson, fi fth in the 100 (14.38) and sixth (52.50); Johnathan Yarbrough, fourth in the 110 (8-0). At McGehee, the Drew Central quartet of in the long jump (13-0); Samone Lewis, fi fth in hurdles (19.86) and seventh in the 200 (26.16); Elijah Daniels, Antonio Remely, Messiah Da- the 300 hurdles (1:02.32); Aiden Jones, fourth in the long jump (17-7.25); vis and Darveon Rayford were victories in the Ka’Symone Trotter, fi fth in the 200 (30.14) Kaleb Romero, fi fth in the 1,600 (5:53.30); Jer- 4x400 relay (4:05.94). and sixth in the 300 hurdles (1:02.34); Alivia emiah Franklin, sixth in the 110 hurdles (20.00) “This season has been different and diffi cult Ramsey, seventh in the high jump (4-2); Natalie and seventh in the 300 hurdles (49.83); Hayden to say the least,” Curtis admitted. “Factors of Weems, seventh in the shot put (26-6) and eighth Harrison, sixth in the 1,600 (6:01.21); Brandon not having a track to train on, sharing facilities in the discus (57-1); Molly Regalado, seventh in Haynes, seventh in the discus (80-1); Sam Na- and the weather have led to limited and modifi ed the discus (58-2); Jayden Johnson, eighth in the pier, seventh in the pole vault (6-0); and Aaron practices. We have gotten creative and tried to high jump (4-0); Anaya Neal, eighth in the 100 Ray, seventh in the 1,600 (6:05.73). utilize as many resources as possible. We told hurdles (21.64); and Sarah Taylor, eighth in the All three Monticello relay teams also scored the kids that our goal is to be prepared for dis- 1,600 (7:04.55). points. The foursome of Bostian, Romero, Jo- trict, not the fi rst meet—that each meet lead- Two other relay teams also earned points for seph Boyd and Caden Fitzgerald was third in ing up to district would be a glorifi ed practice the Junior Lady Billies. Ferguson, Shepherd, the 4x800 (10:22.81); the team of Allen, Frank- against competition. Ferrell and Trotter were second in the 4x100 lin, Anderson and Yarbrough ran second in the “They kept showing up, working hard and (56.24) and Neely Taylor, Lila Wilson, Roseg- 4x100 (47.64); and the quartet of Joseph Boyd, getting better. We had kids try new events and rant and Morgan were fourth in the 4x400 Palmer, Evan Bealer and Tristin Toth was fourth excel, which ultimately helped score more (5:25.80). in the 4x400 (4:27.90). points for their team. As the season went on, we For the Junior Lady Pirates, other individuals And for the Junior Pirates, individual points saw improvement from each meet and the grow- earning points were Bunn, second in the high were scored by Kaleb Love, third in the 100 ing continuity of the athletes; they cheered and jump (4-4); Orr, second in the 400 (1:11.03), (12.22) and seventh in the long jump (16-5.50); ran harder for their teammates. third in the triple jump (28-4) and sixth in the James Dotson, third in both the 110 hurdles “We knew we had potential to make some high jump (4-2); Kiontey Wills, second in the (19.21) and 300 hurdles (49.73), and fourth in noise at district, but these kids showed up and 300 hurdles (57.74) and fi fth in the 100 hurdles the pole vault (7-6); showed out. They defi nitely saved the best for (20.11); Destin Christmas, third in the pole vault (7- last. We were thoroughly impressed with the Chrabol, third in the 200 (29.56) and fourth in 6); Rayford, fourth in the 100 (12.25); Davis, way they competed but, most importantly, how the 100 (14.26); Angela Rodriquez, third in the fourth in both the 110 hurdles (19.35) and 300 they did it as a team. I think that was the key to 1,600 (7:24.87) and fi fth in the 800 (3:18.08); hurdles (49.76) and sixth in the high jump (5-0); Photo courtesy of Wil Maxwell their success in securing both junior high district Alley Cruce, third in the discus (76-10) and Daniels, sixth in both the triple jump (34-3) and ANDREW MAXWELL, 7, bagged his biggest turkey of all his years of hunt- runner-up trophies.” eighth in the 800 (3:28.05); Julia Lazarus, third 400 (1:01.24); and Dayton England, seventh in ing last Friday at 7 Devils Legacy in Drew County, accompanied by his fa- Other individual point-producing members in pole vault (4-6) and seventh in the 1,600 the (6:03.92). ther, Wil. Andrew, who is is the fi rst grade at Monticello Elementary School, of the Junior Lady Billies were Mia Reginelli, (8:03.69); and Kayla Shaw, fourth in the 200 As with the other three local teams, all three killed the bird—with 1.25-inch spurs and a 10.5-inch beard—using a shot- second in the pole vault (6-0) and fourth in the (30.14). Drew Central junior boys’ relay squads picked gun. triple jump (26-10); Gosdin, second in the 800 The team of Rodriquez, Lazarus, Herman up points as well. The quartet of Christmas, (2:53.99) and sixth in the pole vault (5-0); Ani- and Cruce also scored points for Drew Central. Love, Dotson and Rayford were third in the yah Ferrell, second in the 300 hurdles (56.87) That foursome fi nished fi fth in the 4x800 relay 4x100 (47.79), and the foursome of England, and sixth in the 100 (14.43); Anna Morgan, third (14:12.72). Davis, Remely and Tristan Berryman ran fi fth in Oudoor HOF announces inductees in both the pole vault (5-6) and 100 hurdles For the boys, the other Junior Billies’ indi- the 4x800 (11:03.70). Special to the Advance • Woody Futrell, Nashville: An avid boat racer in the 1950s, he LITTLE ROCK—Monday, the took over the family business, Fu- Arkansas Game and Fish Founda- trell Marine, which his father Dan tion announced the 2019 Arkansas Futrell established in 1948. Under Outdoor Hall of Fame inductees. Dan’s guidance, Woody quickly • MaryAnn King, London: Con- learned the ropes of the business sidered the most knowledgeable in and would become one of the most the state on using native plants in well-known and respected busi- the landscape, King is the founder nessmen in retail boating, to be and longtime owner of Pine Ridge numbered among the industry elite Gardens in London. She is credited via national design, sales and ser- with educating generations of ama- vice awards multiple times over. teurs and professionals alike on the • The McCollum family, Stutt- subject of native plants and their gart: Widely credited with refi ning role in naturalizing and restoring the business model of the modern habitat for birds, wildlife and but- duck club, the McCollum family terfl ies. occupies a unique place in the his- • Tommy III and Catherine Mur- tory of Arkansas duck hunting. chison, Cabot: The husband and Honorees will be recognized wife team founded the Arkansas during the 28th Arkansas Outdoor Big Buck Classic, an event that Hall of Fame Banquet, slated for recognizes the quality of whitetail Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Statehouse Left photo courtesy of Natalie Gosdin/right photo courtesy of Andy Werb hunting available in Arkansas, as Convention Center in Little Rock. WORKING TOGETHER Both local junior squads had one winning relay team. At Crossett, the foursome of Cantley Gosdin, Riley Derryberry, Lydia Taylor well as promoting good sportsman- Tickets for the event are $125 and Kathleen Claycomb (left) took the tape for the Junior Lady Billies in the 4x800-meter relay while, in McGehee, the quartet of Elijah Daniels, Antonio ship, conservation, education and and tables of 10 are available for Remely, Messiah Davis and Darveon Rayford were victories in the 4x400 event. ethical hunting. $1,250 each.

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Special to the Advance we were not all working together living.” to combat feral hogs.” Colclasure Act 991 originated as Senate Bill LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas’s notes that feral hogs are responsi- 460, co-sponsored by state Sen. growing battle with the overpop- ble for an estimated $19 million in Kim Hammer, R-Benton, and Rep. ulating feral hog received a boost row crop damage in the state and Ken Bragg, R-Sheridan, and estab- April 19 at the state Capitol when $1.5 billion in damages nation- lishes a $3 million Feral Hog Erad- Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Sen- wide annually. The broad state and ication Fund with the Arkansas ate Bill 460 into law as Act 991 of federal task force of 22 partners Natural Resources Commission. the Arkansas General Assembly in “was key in getting this legislation Also, it moves to ANRC the fi nes front of members of the Arkansas passed,” said Colclasure, who was that are collected by the AGFC for Feral Hog Eradication Task Force. vice chairman of the task force. illegal transport or release of feral Feral hogs are considered an Wes Ward, Arkansas’s secretary hogs. animal nuisance species and not of agriculture and chairman of the The act broadens enforcement of wildlife that would fall under the task force, said, “Agriculture is feral hog regulations to any certi- Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- our state’s largest industry, and fe- fi ed law enforcement offi cer. It dis- sion’s role of conservation and spe- ral hogs and the damage that they tinguishes feral hogs from regular, cies management. But, AGFC Dep- cause pose an increasing threat to owned hogs – now, all hogs must uty Director Chris Colclasure said, all aspects of our state’s agriculture have premises identifi cation or an TIME FOR “until the task force was created, industry and our ability to make a offi cial ear tag during transport. SERVICE?

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,ÊÇ£ÈxÇ www.mymonticellonews.net ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019• PAGE 7C IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE COUNTY, ARKANSAS Legals DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE MURPHY, In the matter of the estate of Hercules Butler, deceased No. PR-2019- Deceased No. PR-2018-33-2 29-2. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW Name of decedent: Hercules Butler. NOTICE Date of death: March 31, 2007. COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE Notice published in conformity with Arkansas Code Ann. 28-401- On March 19, 2019 an affidavit for collection of small estate by 101 (2) as follows: distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Hercules Butler, DIVISION 1. The name of the decedent is Geraldine Murphy. deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court 2. The last known address of the decedent was 187 Countryview of Drew County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. §28-41-101. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM N ALDER- Rd., Monticello, AR 71655. The legal description of the real property listed in the affidavit is as MAN, DECEASED No. PR-2019-36-2 3. Date of Death of the decedent was March 26, 2006. follows: PT NW 1/4, 35-12-04 Rural Metes & Bounds-1-135-12-04. NOTICE 7KDWDQ$I¿GDYLWIRU&ROOHFWLRQRI6PDOO(VWDWHE\'LVWULEXWHH All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his or her attorney within 3 Last known address of decedent: 221 Drew 22 Lane Monticello AR ZDV¿OHGZLWKWKH'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUNRQWKHWKGD\RI$SULO months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they 71655. 5. That the legal description of the real property owned by the dece- shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate. Date of Death: September 9, 2014 dent, situated in Drew County, Arkansas is: A parcel in land in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter $QDI¿GDYLWIRUFROOHFWLRQRIDVPDOOHVWDWHZDV¿OHGRQ$SULOWK This notice first published on April 3rd, 2019. 2019 for the land and the house occupying said land situated on the 3W1:RI1( DQGLQWKH1RUWKHDVW4XDUWHURIWKH1RUWK- #100318 4/17-5/9 DERYHUHIHUHQFHGDGGUHVV ZHVW4XDUWHU 3W1(RI1: RI6HFWLRQ7RZQVKLS mmm $Q\DQGDOOSHUVRQVKDYLQJFODLPVDJDLQVWWKHHVWDWHVKRXOGH[KLELW 6RXWK5DQJH:HVWGHVFULEHGDVEHJLQQLQJDWWKH1RUWKZHVWFRUQHU WKHPDQGSURSHUO\YHULI\ZLWKLQWKUHH  PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHRI RIVDLG1:RI1(WKHQFHUXQQLQJ(DVWDORQJWKHGLVWDQFHRI 38.06 feet to the Northeast corner of a parcel of land conveyed by NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL WKH¿UVWSXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVQRWLFHRUWKH\VKDOOEHIRUHYHUEDUUHGDQG - SUHFOXGHGIURPDQ\EHQH¿WLQWKHHVWDWH 7RPP\&R[5(&UXFH-UDQG5LFKDUG:DOODFHDQGWKHLUUHVSHF ELECTION IN WLYHVSRXVHVWR%HQQLH'DYLG6WRQHDQG(OL]DEHWK$QQ6WRQHKLV Filed on April 5th, 2019. wife, by Warranty Deed dated February 20, 1979, recorded in Book Distributee: Maylissa Alderman-Russell, 231, page 161, Deed Records, Drew County, Arkansas, thence run- MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT 6211 Medici Ct #101 Sarasota, FL QLQJ6RXWK'HJUHHV0LQXWHV:HVW$ORQJWKH(DVWERXQGDU\RI 34243 and Michael Ryan Thomas Alderman, VDLG6WRQH3DUFHODGLVWDQFHRIIHHWPRUHRUOHVVWRWKH1RUWK OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS 91 N Finchcreek Rd Hoodsport, WA 98548. boundary of the public road therefound (known as Country View MAY 21, 2019 #100317 4/24-5/1 'ULYH WKHQFHUXQQLQJ6RXWK'HJUHHVPLQXWHV:HVWDGLVWDQFH In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, mmm RIIHHWWRWKH6RXWKERXQGDU\RIVDLGSXEOLFURDGIRUWKHSRLQW notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above RIEHJLQQLQJIRUWKHODQGKHUHE\GHVFULEHG7+(1&()5206$,' named school district will be held on May 21, 2019 for the following IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW %(*,11,1*32,17UXQQLQJ6RXWK'HJUHHV0LQXWHV:HVWD purposes: distance of 775.37 feet, more or less, to a fence therefound, thence To elect one (1) member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE running North 85 Degrees 51 Minutes West and along said fence a years to Zone 4 – Curt Preston; DIVISION distance of 335.00 feet, thence running North 7 Degrees 24 Minutes Question On Monticello School District Mills 39.9 Mills - (DVWDGLVWDQFHRIIHHWPRUHRUOHVVWRWKH6RXWKERXQGDU\ This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEATRICE MARION RIVDLGSXEOLFURDGWKHQFHUXQQLQJHDVWHUO\DORQJWKH6RXWKERXQG- levy proposed above includes 25.0 mills for the maintenance and DUNCAN ELLIOT, Deceased No. PR-2019-33-2 ary of said public road a distance of 345.05 feet to the point of the operation of schools and 14.9 mills for debt service previously EHJLQQLQJEHLQJNQRZQDV/RW&RXQWU\9LHZ6XEGLYLVLRQDQG voted as a continuing debt service tax pledged for the retirement of CORRECTION NOTICE containing 5.578 acres of land, more or less. existing bonded indebtedness. The district may use surplus revenues 6. All persons having claims against the estate are to exhibit them, produced each year by debt service millage for other purposes. SURSHUO\YHUL¿HGZLWKLQWKUHH  PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHRIWKH¿UVW Notice published in conformity with Arkansas Code Ann. 28-401- publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and preclud- Early voting days and hours are as follows: 101 (2) as follows: HGIURPDQ\EHQH¿WLQWKHHVWDWH 1. The name of the decedent is Deatrice Marion Duncan Elliot. 7KHGLVWULEXWHHVIRUWKLVHVWDWHDUH*DU\0XUSK\-RKQQLH0XU- May 14, 2019 – May 17, 2019 2. The last known address of the decedent was 715 Argyll Street, SK\'DQQ\0XUSK\0LFKDHO0XUSK\5HEHFFD0XUSK\6SDUNV6WH- DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH Chesapeake, VA 23320. YHQ0XUSK\*UHJRU\0XUSK\1LFROH0XUSK\DQG(OLVKD/HZLV May 20, 2019 3. Date of Death of the decedent was September 5, 2018. The name and mailing address of their attorney is set forth below. DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH 7KDWDQ$I¿GDYLWIRU&ROOHFWLRQRI6PDOO(VWDWHE\'LVWULEXWHH 1RWLFH¿UVWSXEOLVKHGWKLVWKGD\RI$SULO ZDV¿OHGZLWKWKH'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUNRQWKLVWKGD\RI0DUFK Ben Barton Last date to receive absentee applications by mail or fax is 2019. The Barton Law Firm May 14, 2019. 5. That the legal description of the real property owned by the dece- 32%R[ dent, situated in Drew County, Arkansas, is: $EVHQWHH YRWLQJ LV KHOG LQ WKH 'UHZ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V RI¿FH IURP Monticello, AR 71657 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 29-12-04 Rural Meets & Bounds (870)-367-6288 $OOSHUVRQVKDYLQJFODLPVDJDLQVWWKHHVWDWHDUHWRH[KLELWWKHP 7KHUHZLOOEHQRSROOVRSHQRQ(OHFWLRQ'D\7KLVHOHFWLRQZLOO #100336 4/17-5/8 EH FRQGXFWHG E\ (DUO\ DQG$EVHQWHH YRWLQJ RQO\ DW WKH 'UHZ SURSHUO\YHUL¿HGZLWKLQWKUHH  PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHRIWKH¿UVW mmm SXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVQRWLFHRUWKH\VKDOOEHIRUHYHUEDUUHGDQGSUHFOXG- &RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH7KLVSXUVXDQWWR$UN&RGH$QQ HGIURPDQ\EHQH¿WLQWKHHVWDWH 7. The distributees for this estate are Voncile Gilbreath and Johnny IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW Monticello School Board Elliot, III. The name and mailing address of their attorney are set COUNTY, ARKANSAS Drew County Election Commissioners forth below. #100339 4/24-5/15 1RWLFH¿UVWSXEOLVKHGWKLVWKGD\RI$SULO PROBATE DIVISION mmm Whit Barton The Barton Law Firm IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL 32%R[ JACK GIBSON, DECEASED Monticello, AR 71657 NO. PR-2019-16-2 ELECTION IN (870)-367-6288 (870)-367-7851 NOTICE DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL #100337 4/17-5/8 mmm DISTRICT Last known address of decedent: Monticello, Drew County, Arkan- sas OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS IN THE CIRCUIT DIVISION OF Date of Death: January 26, 2019 The undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the MAY 21, 2019 DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL estate of the above named decedent on February 19,2019. In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, DIVISION All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from named school district will be held on May 21, 2019, for the following E-225 the date of the first publication of this notice, or they shall be forever purposes: WILLIE JACKSON PLAINTIFF barred and precluded form any benefit in the estate. Claims for To elect one (1) member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 NO. CV2019-0053-4 injury or death caused by the negligence of the decedent shall also years to Zone 1 – Curley L. Jackson; VS. be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication Question On Drew Central School District Mills 39.9 Mills - of the notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax ELBERT REED, HEIRS AT LAW OF ELBERT REED, VERA benefit in such estate. (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable REED, HEIRS AT LAW OF VERA REED AND ALL PERSONS property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN N 1/2 SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SECTION This notice first published the 3rd day of April, 2019. 8, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST, DREW COUNTY, for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided ARKANSAS. in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a DEFENDANTS James Gibson, Executor portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and LIS PENDENS c/o Barton & Roper, PLLC available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. Notice is hereby given that Willie Jackson, as plaintiff, has this day P.O. Box 507 The total proposed school tax levy of 39.9 mills includes 25.0 mills commenced an action against defendants, as above-styled, for the Monticello, AR 71657 VSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQG purpose of quieting title upon the following described land situated (870) 367-6288 Telephone mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy in Drew County, Arkansas, to-wit: (870) 367 7851 Facsimile pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The North One-Half Southeast Quarter of Northwest #100316 4/3-4/24 surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be Quarter, Section 8, Township 13 South, Range 6 West mmm used by the District for other school purposes. The object of this suit is to quiet title to the property above de- The total proposed school tax levy of 39.9 mills represents the same scribed. The name of the party to the said suit and the style of said THE CITY OF MONTICELLO rate presently being collected. suit and of the court where it is pending are correctly set forth in the Early voting days and hours are as follows: caption hereof. REQUESTS QUALIFICATIONS May 14, 2019 – May 17, 2019 Dated this 11th day of April, 2019. Barton and Roper, PLLC. FOR AUDIT SERVICES DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH P.O. Box 507 May 20, 2019 Monticello, AR 71657 (870)-367-6288 Audit Proposal Requirements: DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH s/Whit Barton 1.Estimated cost 2.Completion by September 30, 2019 Last date to receive absentee applications by mail or fax is IN THE CIRCUIT DIVISION OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS May 14, 2019. CIVIL DIVISION )LUPTXDOL¿FDWLRQV WILLIE JACKSON PLAINTIFF Please mail or deliver your information to: $EVHQWHH YRWLQJ LV KHOG LQ WKH 'UHZ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V RI¿FH IURP NO. CV2019-0053-4 City of Monticello 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. VS. P.O. 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The City of Mon- #100340 4/24-5/15 NOTICE OF QUIET TITLE ACTION ticello reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. mmm 1RWLFHLVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDWD3HWLWLRQIRU4XLHW7LWOHKDVEHHQ¿OHG LQWKH2I¿FHRIWKH&LUFXLW&OHUNRI'UHZ&RXQW\$UNDQVDVWRTXLHW #100333 4/17-4/24 DQGFRQ¿UPWLWOHLQ:LOOLH-DFNVRQLQDQGWRWKHIROORZLQJGHVFULEHG mmm Your Search for the property located in Drew County, Arkansas: Purrfect Pet is Over! North One-Half Southeast Quarter of Northwest NOTICE OF SALE Quarter, Section 8, Township 13 South, Range 6 West Any person claiming any title or interest of any kind to said proper- The Monticello Shelter Cat Rescue W\LVKHUHE\QRWL¿HGWR¿OHDZULWWHQUHVSRQVHZLWKWKH'UHZ&RXQW\ The following vehicle(s) will be sold, dismantled or destroyed has 7 cats available for adoption. Circuit Clerk at 210 South Main Street, Monticello Arkansas 71655. within 15 days of this notice. Unless claimed at Reggie’s Lock and These felines are fully vetted and Witness my hand and seal of the Court this 12 day of April, 2019. Keys, 205 South Hyatt St, Monticello, AR 71655, 870-723-6898. s/Beverly Burks/LA First published April 24, 2019. spayed/neutered. Circuit Clerk 1997 FORD F-150 VIN# 1FTDF1729VNB20385 #100334 4/17-5-8 2003 CHEVY IMPALA VIN# 2G1WF52E439307768 2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VIN# 1D4GP24303B210975 Adult cats: $50 mmm 2002 HONDA ACCORD VIN# 1HGCG56462A121775 Under 1 Year: $75 2002 FORD EXPLORER VIN# 1FMZU73E22ZA44846 2013 FORD FOCUS VIN# 1FADP3F25DL276921 2000 FORD CONTOUR VIN# 1FAFP6637YK110933 Call 870-308-2174 to find your fur-ever friend today! We do all types of printing! Business Cards, Stamps, 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN# 1N4BA41E35C804747 2004 MAZDA 3 CLASSIC VIN# JM1BK12F441126245 Normal fees for full vetting (shots, spay/neuter, flea and worming Letterhead, Envelopes, etc. 367-5325 #100343 4/24-5/1 medication) usually run up to $200. 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