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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN black male,” Gober stated. [email protected] As of press time, the remains have not be positively identifi ed. Last week, the Advance-Mon- “The Arkansas State Police has ticellonian reported that skeletal no evidence at this time to positive- remains had been found on Mon- ly identify the remains of the per- day, March 26 behind a home on son whose remains were discov- Arkansas Highway 138, east of ered earlier this week,” reiterated Monticello. Bill Sadler, ASP public informa- The Drew County Sheriff’s De- tion offi cer. “ASP/CID (Criminal partment arrived at the scene and Investigation Division) is working the investigation was turned over the investigation. Other than the to the Arkansas State Police. date and the location of remains According to Drew County discovery, there’s not much I can Sheriff Mark Gober, the skeletal tell you.” remains were sent to the state crime Check the Advance-Monticel- lab for DNA testing. lonian website, www.mymonticel- “It is believed at this time, that lonews.net, for the most up to date the remains belong to that of a information on this story. Internet photo REMEMBERING A LIFE CUT SHORT Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. waves to the crowd before delivering his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in A HELPING HAND Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Today marks the 50th anniversary of King’s assassination in Memphis, Tenn. STILL A TRAGEDY Today is the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination
BY HAROLD COGGINS land. And I’m happy tonight. I’m not ing Act, a major piece of civil rights leg- Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian [email protected] worried about anything. I’m not fearing islation. MISSION CHOICE is a new business on the downtown square in Monticello any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory “Having grown up in the era of segre- that helps the public who have fallen down on their luck. The business pro- ifty years ago tonight, the world of the coming of the Lord.” gation, I spent my first- and second-grade vides hygiene items, clothing and much more. Volunteer hours can also be changed. As the country remem- Just after 6 p.m. the following day, years at an all-black school,” long time completed at Mission Choice. Fbers the assassination of Dr. Mar- King was standing on the second-floor Monticello High School boys’ basketball tin Luther King Jr. at a Memphis, Tenn. balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he coach Wayne Sherrer, one of Monticel- hotel on April 4, 1968, Monticellonians and his associates were staying, when a lo’s more prominent African-American OPEN FOR BUSINESS around the city are reflecting back to that sniper’s bullet struck him in the neck. He leaders, recalled. “In the third grade, I fateful day. was rushed to a hospital, where he was was one of a handful of black kids who Like this year, April 4 was on a pronounced dead about an hour later, at helped integrate the Wilmot School Dis- Wednesday that year. Dr. King and other the age of 39. trict, so I am well aware of the racial in- Southern Christian Leadership Confer- Shock and distress over the news of justices that were ingrained in American ence leaders were on their way to Wash- King’s death sparked rioting in more society. ington to lobby Congress on behalf of the than 100 cities around the country, in- “Because of this I have a great appre- poor. The group was called to Memphis cluding burning and looting. Amid a ciation for what Dr. King did for Amer- to support a sanitation workers’ strike. wave of national mourning, President ica. He faced the evils of racism with a On the night of April 3, King gave a Lyndon B. Johnson urged Americans to dignity that is hard to describe. His con- speech at the Mason Temple Church. “reject the blind violence” that had killed tributions to making America look at it- In his speech, according to history. King, whom he called the “apostle of self in the mirror must be celebrated. I com, King seemed to foreshadow his own nonviolence.” remember the day he was shot and how untimely passing, or at least to strike a Johnson also called on Congress to my grandmother cried. particularly reflective note, ending with speedily pass the civil rights legislation, “I was too young to grasp the signifi- Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian these now-historic words: “I’ve seen the then entering the House of Representa- cance of that heinous act but I definitely A WELCOME RETURN Reinhart Family Healthcare is offi cially open for promised land. I may not get there with tives for debate, calling it a fitting legacy understand today what he meant and still business after more than a year. Pictured from (left to right) are Reinhart you. But I want you to know tonight, that to King and his life’s work. On April 11, means to this country. Whether it’s 1968 1968, the president signed the Fair Hous- Family Healthcare’s medical staff , Shiveeta Robertson, Dana Roark, Lisa we, as a people, will get to the promised See KING Page 6A Adams, Dr. Jeff Reinhart, Darcy Melder and Nicole Williams. The offi ce is now taking appointments at its location at 777 Jordan Drive. JUNIOR TROOPER OF THE MONTH Black fl y populations Boll Weevil Stampede boom in Arkansas delta starts Th ursday
Special to the Advance – identified as southern buffalo More than 250 rodeo cow- gnats. boys and cowgirls from 14 STUTTGART—Livestock “I’ve also heard reports that colleges and universities will producers in the Arkansas del- several horses had died and compete at the 12th annual ta are working to protect their there were some deer lying dead Boll Weevil Stampede, host- animals after a population ex- in fields,” he said. “I had one ed by the University of Ar- plosion of bloodsucking black farmer tell me he was met at his kansas at Monticello Thurs- flies that is being blamed for the carport by a deer who was in- day though Saturday. deaths of a bull and cow in Ar- side trying to get away from the Competition begins each kansas County and the closure gnats. The gnats don’t like to be evening at 7 p.m. at the Drew last week of a nature center. under a roof or indoors. County Fairgrounds. Admis- Black flies are part of the “Buffalo gnats are a fact of sion is $10 for adults, $5 for Simuliidae family and are also life down here,” Beckwith said. UAM students with I.D. and known as buffalo gnats or turkey “The running joke is that the buf- children ages 6-12, and free gnats. falo gnats will have you looking for children 5 and under. Between heavy rain and tem- forward to mosquito season.” Competition will be held peratures bouncing between Last Thursday, the Arkansas in bull riding, saddle bronc the 40s and 70s in the last few Game and Fish Commission riding, bareback riding, steer weeks, “we’re seeing a bumper closed its Cook Lake Conser- wrestling, calf roping, team crop of black flies, likely as a vation Education Center until roping, barrel racing, goat result of floods in February and further notice because of the fly tying, and breakaway roping. March,” Kelly Loftin, extension outbreak. The center posted pho- Participants will be com- entomologist for the University tos on Facebook page of with peting for prize money as of Arkansas System Division piles of dead black flies on the well as championship points nature center’s doorstep, saying of Agriculture, said on Mon- to qualify for the College “at this time, it is impossible for day. “These are late winter, ear- National Finals Rodeo in visitors to do anything unless ly spring pests that usually go Casper, Wyo. in June. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Curry/ASP Troop F Social Media Representative away when temperatures warm covered with mosquito nets.” above 80 degrees.” Unlike mosquitoes that breed LOCAL RECIPIENT The Arkansas State Police has recently started giving an “ASP Junior Trooper of the Month” Grant Beckwith, Arkansas in stagnant water, black flies can Award to children in the state that exhibit a love of law enforcement, a desire to help people and serve their com- breed in virtually any flowing munity. For April, ASP Troop F, headquartered in Warren, has chosen 5-year-old Gabriel Smith of Monticello. Gabriel County extension staff chair for the Division of Agriculture, said water. INDEX Opinion ...... 4A was sworn in by Cpl. Bryon Curry (right) last Thursday at Troop F headquarters. Gabriel, who is in Mrs. Kelli Jacks’ Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B kindergarten class at Monticello Elementary School, is the son of Tyler Smith of Benton and Whitney Carter of Mon- a cattle producer in DeWitt lost Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C See BLACK FLY Page 6A ticello. Joining Cpl. Curry for the ceremony are Cpl. Matt Outlaw (left) and Cpl. Richie Whitley (center). a prize bull and cow to the flies Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B OUR 147TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER xx • xx PAGES Subscribe Today! 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Trevor Burton, Lee Conrad, Jace Douglas, Baleigh Durham, Bostian, Cobey Bray, Rebekah Pictured from left are (fi rst row) Tyler Raines, a junior forestry major from Warren, Kaitlyn Barnes, a sophomore ed- ucation major from Warren, Mikaela Farmer, a junior agriculture business major from Randolph Center, Vt., Melissa Colton Cundiff, Evelyn Dela- Kynnlee Graves, Nicky Groce, Brown, John Coleman, Gracie cruz, Arnoldo Diaz, Lenesha Ev- James Gulledge, Kenlee Hale, Butler, a junior agriculture major from Horatio, (second row, from left) Taylor Gydesen, a junior nursing major from Connard, Austin Cruce, Parker Elwood, Neb., Caleb Wilson, a junior forestry major from Elwood, Neb., Zach Abbott, a sophomore forestry major erett, Hunter Frisby, Jacob Hall, Hope Harris, Tatum Hayes, Pey- Cruce, Madison Harris, Meleri Tamia Haney, Carley Haynie, ton Haynie, Dakai Henry-Harris, from El Dorado, Greg Craig, a junior forestry major from Mena, Justin Ballard, a senior land surveying major from Herman, Cid McKee, Antonio Camden, and Brody Nosal, a junior forestry major from Sherwood. Lauren Poe, Haley Quillen, Car- Autum Irons, Savannah Jennings, Remley, Ian Strickland, Jesi Stru- son Ray, Maliah Spencer, Kaden Levi Johnson, Ira King, Jacob Lo- gis, Ny’Keyah Thomas, Lucas Walters, Jordan Watson, Santria chala, Juan Lucas, Kacie Marlar, Warren, Gavin Wear, and Andrea Special to the Advance identification) and wood iden- of Randolph Center, Vt., and Webb, Kaleb Williams, Jacob Aaron McMahon, Emma McRae, Williams. tification events. In the physical teammate Taylor Gydesen, from Wiscaver, Jesse Berryman, Lane Samuel Owen, J.D. Pennington, Principal’s List Forestry students from the events, UAM students placed in Elwood, Neb., finished second Berryman, Janae Cessor, Alli- Hunter Phillips, Kaylee Rainwa- University of Arkansas at Mon- the top three in multiple catego- in the women’s crosscut com- son Chambers, Parker Duncan, ter, Landon Redmond-Leverette, Joseph Brigham, Bailey Chao- ticello finished third in competi- ries. Justin Ballard of Camden petition. Farmer also finished Maci Estelle, D’Arbonee Forte, Michael Remley, Zy’Shunnika man, Aubrey Cooks, May Donley, tion with teams from 14 colleges was second in the axe throw and third in women’s bowsaw, an in- Katelyn Harris, Kagan Lloyd, Sanders, Bianca Santos, Saman- Brooklen Forrest, Blake Gibson, and universities at the 61st annu- represented UAM in the Stihl dividual event, and, along with Rebekka McIlvoy, Autumn Min- tha Sawyer, Jamie Simpson, To- Eli Hampton, Courtlyn Harrison, al Southern Forestry Conclave Timbersports competition. her teammate Caleb Wilson of nieweather, R’Shawn Robert- rian Struggs, Jayla Thompson, Chanove Ho, Mckenzye Hogg, hosted recently by Abraham Greg Craig of Mena finished Elwood, Neb., placed third in son, Maraeshia Simpson, Kelli Matthew Thorne, Seth Veenstra, Mariah Jenkins, Jacob Jones, Baldwin College in Tifton, Ga. first in birling and, along with Jack-and-Jill crosscut. Stain, Jeremiah Taylor, Blane Gavin Weaver, Zoey Wylie, Bro- Macy Lloyd, Abigail Long, The annual test of technical his teammate John Marcus Mc- For more information, con- Tumlison, Hannah Adcock, Syl- dy Abney, Gabriel Butcher, Lyssa Avenlea Pruitt, Abbigail Rankin, and physical forestry schools Dowell of Crosby, Miss., placed tact the School of Forestry and via Ambrocio, Nicholas Bar- Cater, Keyshawn Daniels, Jas- Morgan Ratcliff, Adrian Ratcliff, brought competitors from UAM, first in the chain throw. Mc- Natural Resources at (870) 460- nard, Elizabeth Donaldson, Ra- mine Donley, Sayveiona Durden, Blake Wilson, Eva Wright, Pa- Georgia, North Carolina State, Dowell also took third place in 1052. ven Hill, Amaya Hunt, Derrick Allison Durham, Landon Ellis, tience, Berry, Re’Kena Block, Auburn, Florida, Clemson, LSU, pole felling. Mikaela Farmer Knight, Makiah Lawson, Made- Samuel England, Tyrone Frank- Drew Burton, Blaine Caldweel, Mississippi State, Tennessee, lyn McKeown, Noah Minchew, lin, AnnaBelle Glenn, Kylee Kierstyn Camden, Tanner Cater, Virginia Tech, Alabama A&M, Samuel Rodgers, Kyler Wash- Gordon, Cadyn Haddox, Jeanne Daniel Chang, Nathan Cockrell, Louisiana Tech, Stephen F. Aus- ington, Emily Bennett, James Harris, Dakota Hayes, Kyla John- Gustavo Delacruz, Like Foster, tin, and Abraham Baldwin. Stu- Brown, Esmeralda Diaz, Sydney son, Lailah Jones, Carlee Lloyd, Kassidie Gilbert, Zaylan Gold, dents competed in 14 physical OPEN HOUSE! 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Arkansas. www.unionbnk.com MEMBER FDIC CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 4, 2018 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor OPINION 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 [email protected] [email protected] Paper tariff s could mean big changes Newsprint is being threatened Seldom do we as a newspaper cover things on a Tariff s not in best interest of any paper mill, printer or newspaper national or international basis without bringing those stories into the local spotlight. This troubling news, however, has all three elements. It’s national, interna- Every day at the News Media Alliance GUEST EDITORIAL dian paper mills. Rather, newsprint mills tional—and local. headquarters, a stack of newspapers shut down or converted to producing A second blow against community newspapers was This editorial refl ects the views of David announced this week by the United States Department arrives for myself and the staff. But with Chavern, the president and Chief Executive other, more profi table paper products of Commerce in the form of heavy tariffs on the North the Department of Commerce and the In- Offi cer of the News Media Alliance. Other when the demand for newsprint fell, American paper supply. A preliminary decision in an ternational Trade Commission currently opinions on this page may not refl ect this something that has been happening anti-dumping case brought last summer by northwest- view. ern U.S. producer NORPAC came from the Depart- considering tariffs on Canadian news- steadily for decades. Since 2000, the ment on March 13. The Commerce Department said it print, those days of screen-free reading est and no one else’s. was ordering duties up to 22.16 percent on Canadian demand for newsprint in North America newsprint production, to be added to the January could be coming to an end. The buying and selling of newsprint has dropped by 75 percent. assessments of 4.4 to 9 percent from a related case The fact that newsprint is being threat- has always been regional without re- on countervailing subsidies (see accompanying guest But affordable Canadian paper has editorial to learn even more). ened is the work of one newsprint mill gard for the border. Consumers of helped keep the printed news alive and The National Newspaper Association represents in the Pacifi c Northwest, NORPAC. In newsprint—from newspaper and book fl ourishing well into the 21st century. about 2,400 members, primarily small-town weekly August 2017, NORPAC petitioned the publishers to telephone directory manu- newspapers across the United With new tariffs, many smaller newspa- United States Department of Commerce facturers—tend to buy newsprint in their States. Its president, Susan Rowell, pers will feel their belts tightening. The said the announcement was an indi- to begin applying tariffs to newsprint region, close to their printing operations. cation that the fi nal outcomes of the combination of preliminary countervail- imported from Canada, claiming the The printers who typically utilize Cana- trade cases could deal a debilitating ing and antidumping duties increases the blow to the newspaper industry. imported paper was harming the U.S. dian newsprint are those in the northeast Paper producers have already an- newsprint industry. But NORPAC is not and Midwest, where there are currently cost of imported newsprint by as much nounced signifi cant price increases as 32 percent, and a number of news- HAROLD in an attempt to absorb the duties. acting in the best interests of newsprint no U.S. mills operating. “This is an extremely unfor- papers have already experienced price COGGINS consumers or the U.S. paper industry at But those regions are not newsprint tunate development and it just See EDITORIAL Page 5A EDITOR’S demonstrates how a too-mechanical large—they are acting in their own inter- deserts because of unfair trade by Cana- IDLINGS application of trade policy can be turned on its ear to damage the U.S. economy,” Rowell, the publisher of the Lancaster, S.C. News, said in an NNA press release Arkansas Works announcing the tariffs. “Canadian producers supply most of the U.S. newsprint, and they will continue to requirements do so in an industry where new newsprint mills are highly unlikely. The Commerce Department simply raise questions misunderstands the nature of the newsprint markets today if it believes that heavy duties are going to some- how stimulate new U.S. production. Large newspapers During the recent Fiscal Ses- will move more rapidly to digital and smaller newspa- sion, Arkansas officials learned pers will simply be unable to afford the increases. from the federal government “We are painfully aware that some newspapers will that our state received approval not survive this upheaval. For those who do, it will be to have a work requirement as at the expense of a diminished news mission. Our read- part of our Medicaid program ers, customers and community will pay the price, just known as Arkansas Works. so NORPAC, one small mill in Washington state, can I have received several use trade laws to a very temporary advantage. Long questions about this and hope term, we will all lose.” this column will answer most of Advance-Monticellonian Publisher Tom White, the those questions. Arkansas will incoming president of the Arkansas Press Association be the first state in the coun- (he’ll be formally introduced as such at the APA Edito- try to actually implement this rial Super Convention in June) brought this story down requirement. to 314 North Main Street in Monticello. As a company, As of March 1, there were we not only print the Advance but seven other South- about 284,000 Arkansans east Arkansas newspapers. In an interview printed in receiving health coverage from Sunday’s Arkansas-Democrat Business section, White Arkansas Works. said the cost of newsprint is up 23 percent since July. Arkansas Works enrollees “That’s not directly due to tariffs, but rather because of all the talk leading up to the tariffs,” my boss told the ages 19-49 will be subject to state newspaper. “What concerns me more right now is the work requirement. Indi- availability. I’ve talked to people who’ve spent decades viduals that are subject to this in the business, and they’ve never seen a market this requirement tight. will receive a “We’ve seen a lot of consolidation in the paper letter from the (manufacturing) industry. We’ve seen a lot of mills shut Department of down, too, which reduces supplies. The tariffs are just Human Ser- another part of the puzzle, but they’re happening at a vices outlining time when the effect will be even more dramatic.” the steps they To put the dilemma in perspective, the numbers Tom Community initiative to help cities need to take provided the Democrat-Gazette are at the least very to continue startling—at the most very troubling. He compared LEANNE coverage. In Arkansas, we have worked hard to with an environment and infrastructure Here’s why this program is import- BURCH This re- print costs from July 2017 with projected costs this retain and recruit industry. In the past that allow for a speedy and uncomplicat- ant. While we have had great success in May. quirement is three years, our Arkansas Economic ed opening. developing and growing our economy ARKANSAS A weekly newspaper with a press run of 1,500 designed to Development Commission, led by Mike HOUSE REPORT copies of 12 pages uses 225 pounds of newsprint, or With the Competitive Communities Ini- by attracting much new investment, we help people about 10 percent of a metric-ton roll. Based on the Preston, has signed 338 incentive agree- tiative, our economic development team haven’t won every competition for new move up the current contacts for newsprint, such a newspaper will ments, which has led to $7.8 billion in will provide a checklist so that commu- partners. We still have opportunities to economic ladder, rather than to see its printing costs rise from $311.92 per weekly run investment and to the creation of 13,000 nities can assess their readiness in many recruit new business and grow our exist- reduce the number of Arkansans to $335.80, with newsprint costs rising from 29 percent jobs. areas, from workforce to infrastructure. ing industries. receiving health coverage. It of the total bill to 33 percent. But there is plenty more business out They will inventory physical attributes, But the competition is fi erce, and other requires Arkansas Works bene- A daily newspaper with a press run of 25,000 copies there, and I’m always from the number and size of vacant build- states have more than brown and green ficiaries who are 19-49 to work, of 24 pages—using 5,896 pounds of newsprint—will looking for ways to ings that are available for quick occupan- fi elds that are shovel-ready. They have go to school, do job training/ see a $617 increase in daily printing costs, from about get it. We have hit cy to the amount of land with easy access turn-key sites with infrastructure that is searching/certificate classes or $3,748 to $4,366 per edition. The cost of newsprint, upon a new program to a water supply or a rail spur. ready to go. volunteer for at least 20 hours as a percentage of total printing costs, would increase that will make Arkan- Once a community has identifi ed With Competitive Communities Initia- each week—or 80 hours a from 55 percent to 68 percent for that newspaper, Tom sas even more com- its shortcomings, then the economic tive, we are taking our game to a higher month—in order to keep their told the Democrat-Gazette. petitive than we’ve development team will assist in fi lling level so that when a company expresses health care coverage. “The increasing costs will have a larger impact on a been. Last week, the gaps. interest and is in a hurry to get going, we One hour of most educational larger newspaper but, in most circumstances, the small- ASA Preston joined me to Four pilot cities—Hope, Helena-West must be up to speed at both the state and classes will count for more than er papers in the state are operating on a much tighter HUTCHINSON announce the launch Helena, Newport and Van Buren—started local level. one hour toward the require- budget,” he noted “Even a small increase could make of the program, which the process before Christmas. Sixteen My father-in-law was in the tire busi- ment. the difference in a community paper’s success.” GOVERNOR’S will step up our eco- more cities have committed to participate. ness, and he always said, “You can’t sell REPORT People who have dependent While weekly newspapers will have to fi nd nomic momentum. After a community has identifi ed and tires from an empty wagon.” children in the home, who are somewhere to fi nd the extra money, Tom told the The program, modifi ed, the economic development What we can accomplish through disabled, who already work the Democrat-Gazette larger daily papers likely will be hit called Competitive Communities Initia- team will certify it as ready to do busi- Competitive Communities Initiative is equivalent of 80 hours a month, hardest. tive, offers cities the chance to earn an ness and will include it on the website to ensure that our wagon is full—that we who are caring for an incapac- “Even though the larger papers may have capital AEDC “stamp of approval” that will help so that potential investors can easily fi nd have the computer coders, the welders, itated person, or those in drug and be able to weather the price increases, they have prospective businesses scout out the best a city or area that fi ts its needs. We can the machinists, the funding and the infra- or alcohol treatment are exempt also been hit much harder by the downturn in national places to do business. certify you as a community that has been HUTCHINSON from having to report work advertising, so they may have a diffi cult time with any Site selectors are looking for cities found ready for economic development. See Page 5A increase in printing cost,” Tom was quoted as saying. activities. This decision arrived just as publishers from nearly If an individual does have an 30 states are arriving in Washington to take their com- exemption, it is important that plaints about the trade case to Capitol Hill. it be reported to DHS online at “Congress must get this train back on the right Drop in workers’ comp premiums welcome access.arkansas.gov. track,” the NNA’s Rowell said. “Already many in There are ways the state can Congress have expressed their alarm, and noted the help people find jobs or activ- potential for major job losses as a result of these trade LITTLE ROCK—Thanks to fewer for the voluntary market. The number of fatal accidents has ities to meet the work require- cases. We need our elected representatives to stand up work-related injuries being reported Companies may see their rates dif- declined dramatically. In 2017 there ment. for community journalism right away, and explain the over the past two years, the cost to fer from the industry averages, after were 49 fatal accidents at Arkansas Free job search help is avail- realities of the newsprint world to the trade analysts.” business of workers’ the individual risk factors for each workplaces, compared to 106 fatali- able at any Arkansas Workforce Stay tuned; we’ll keep everyone posted. compensation insur- business are calculated. ties reported in 1995. Center across the state. ance in Arkansas is In announcing the rate reduction, This marks the eighth consecutive Arkansas JobLink lets indi- set to go down by the governor pointed out that Arkan- year that workers’ comp rates have viduals post information and ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN about 15 percent, sas already had the lowest rates in the gone down. skills for employers to see and beginning in July. country for workers’ compensation In announcing last year’s rate search for current openings at The drop in insurance. decrease, the state Insurance Commis- www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov. Serving Drew County since 1870 premiums was Reducing premiums will further sioner attributed the steady downward There are also job training, EDDIE announced after cut the costs of doing business in the trend to Act 796 of 1993. certificate programs and other TOM WHITE ...... Publisher the state Insurance state, therefore Arkansas will be even The legislature established in detail assistance available. CHEATHAM Department adopted more attractive to executives looking what qualifies as a compensable During 2018, the requirement HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor ARKANSAS recommendations by to locate or expand here. injury. does not apply to anyone who SENATE REPORT the National Coun- Even better news than the financial The 1993 act takes into account is 29 or younger. Enrollees ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer cil on Compensation savings is the fact that workplaces that some injuries are worsened by who are 19-29 year olds will be Published each Wednesday by: Insurance. in Arkansas are safer than ever. Last activities done outside the workplace, phased in in 2019. The council recommended reduc- year the fewest number of accidents DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. and it lists activities that preclude Those who are subject to the tions of 14.9 percent for the state’s were reported than during the previ- CHEATHAM BURCH 314 N. 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Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION Wednesday, April 4, 2018 | 5A EDITORIAL Continued from Page 4A Arkansas is playing a critical national security role increases and a disruption in Arkansas is continuing to strengthen get a sense for what we are doing to sup- austere the environment. In addition to Education to help launch its cyber range supply. If the International Trade its role in support of our national securi- port the Air Force’s mission as well as that, the base—known as the “home of to educate students on identifying and Commission and the Department ty. Whether we’re referring to the 188th how our state is educating and preparing the C-130”—is also at the forefront of combatting potential cyberattacks. Sec- of Commerce make these tariffs Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base tomorrow’s leaders. the cyber domain mission, an emerging retary Wilson visited with UCA students permanent in the coming months, in Fort Smith or Little Rock Air Force After visiting with members of the 188th battlefield that is only becoming more and administrators to learn more about it could lead some small local pub- Base, it’s clear that our Wing, the secretary confi rmed what we relevant. the program and how its partnership with lishers to cut their print product state is a key compo- know to be true about the changing mission As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force the Center for Cyber Futures is advanc- entirely—or even shut their doors. nent to our country’s focus at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. Caucus, I was proud to help lead the ing our understanding and capabilities in Some, like NORPAC, may security and readiness She remarked that “the 188th is a great fight for a cybersecurity mission at this arena. argue that by imposing duties on strategy. example of a community and a mission that LRAFB that resulted in the Air National I’m proud to support Arkansans and Canadian imports we’re saving We are in an envi- embraced the future. This Guard unit is Guard Cyber Skills Validation Course our state’s military installations—and American jobs and boosting our able position thanks leading the way.” which is training airmen to prevent the many airmen and civil servants own economy, but while that in part to smart, Coming from the Air Force’s top attacks on Department of Defense net- who work tirelessly to keep our coun- may sometimes be true for other JOHN forward-thinking civilian leader, that praise is a good works. The unit is also poised to support try safe—as they work to enhance our decisions by leaders indication that the decision to adjust the cybersecurity missions, including protec- ability to defend the U.S. from current industries, the opposite is true of BOOZMAN newsprint. in Arkansas. That was 188th’s mission to focus on unmanned tion of critical infrastructure. and future threats. I appreciate Secretary What we’re seeing with the U.S. SENATE clear in the assessment flying operations was the right one. It’s The cyber mission at Little Rock has Wilson’s time and attention in visiting newsprint tariffs is not a govern- REPORT of Secretary of the Air paying dividends now and I’m confident outstanding support from the surround- Arkansas to see this work firsthand. I ment acting to try to better the Force Dr. Heather Wil- it will in the future too. ing community, which is building believe she was well served by her visit economy for its citizens. Instead, son when she visited LRAFB’s mission is helping to make complementary capabilities and helping and recognizes how much Arkansas is it is “political arbitrage” by one the state recently. certain the Air Force is able to maintain to develop a pipeline of much-needed contributing to our national security. private investment group—where During her time in Arkansas, Secretary superiority in the skies, ensuring our cybersecurity experts. The University of I look forward to working with her to they are effectively looking to Wilson visited a combination of private service members can get where they Central Arkansas is one such example. explore other ways Arkansas can partner use the U.S. government to tax sector businesses, state leaders, public need to go and have all the equipment In 2017, UCA received a grant from together to deliver more capability for local and community newspapers institutions and military installations to and supplies they need no matter how the Arkansas Department of Higher the Air Force. across the United States in order to bolster their own bottom line. When considering whether to third month and will not be able privilege of recognizing veter- to open a CAC in Monticello participated in a tree plant- take NORPAC’s claims seriously, BURCH to resume Arkansas Works cov- ans that served during the Viet- that will be a satellite office of ing ceremony at the Souteast the Department of Commerce erage for the rest of that year. nam War period in a ceremony the Pine Bluff CAC. Arkansas Regional Library, Continued from Page 4A excluded input from U.S. news- Please call 855-372-1084 for at the Jack Stephens Center on A CAC is designed to Monticello Branch to commem- print mills owned by Canadian additional information. the campus of the University of provide a safe place for kids work requirement will have to orate the 100th anniversary of companies—specifi cally Resolute Last Tuesday, I participated Arkansas at Little Rock. Thank who may have been abused to participation by Arkansans in Forest Products and White Birch. begin reporting based on their in a flag retirement ceremo- you to Sgt. Maj. (ret.) Sue share their story with a team of renewal month. World War I. Excluding manufacturers who, ny at Little Rock’s Bowen Harper, the District 9 Veterans specially trained professionals I look forward to a similar during the period of investigation, Clients will receive a notice Law School—along with law Service Officer (housed in the that investigate cases of child the month before their require- ceremony in Crossett next had three functioning newsprint students that are also serving in Drew County Courthouse), for abuse and assist children and week. mills in the U.S. because they have ment takes effect. the Reserve components of our getting me involved. their families through difficult It remains an honor and sister mills in Canada shows an The first 9,100 will be no- military. The event coincided with times. privilege to serve as your state unwillingness to understand the tified in May. They will have After the very moving cere- President Trump’s signing of This site will need commu- borderless newsprint industry and to report their work activity mony, I gave a presentation to the “Vietnam War Veterans nity support and I hope many representative. the restructuring that has taken by July 5, then the fifth day of students about the relationships Recognition Act of 2017,” of you will want to learn more Please let me know if I can place in recent decades. every month from then on. between the law, military ser- which amended Title 4 of the about how you can help. I look be of assistance, or whether I If the tariffs on Canadian news- Persons subject to the work vice and public service. United States Code to encour- forward to providing more might come visit with you, your print are allowed to stand, we’re requirement must report their The event was co-hosted by age the flying of the American information about this in the organization or classroom. not only risking a centuries-old work activities at www.access. the Student Veterans Organiza- flag every year on March 29. future. I may be reached by phone relationship with our neighbors arkansas.gov. tion and the Young Democrats. Following the Vietnam On Saturday of last week, at 870-460-0773, by email at le- to the north, but we’re putting Individuals that remain Zach Baumgarten of Monticello Veterans ceremony, I met with local Boy Scouts, Veterans, [email protected] our own U.S. news industry in non-compliant for three months helped organize the presenta- officials with the Arkansas Chil- civic leaders, Master Garden- or on Facebook @BurchforAR. jeopardy. While the big national in one calendar year will lose tion. dren’s Advocacy Center pro- ers, University of Arkansas at I look forward to hearing and regional papers may have less their insurance at the end of that Last week, I also had the gram. Work is being completed Monticello faculty and others from you. trouble fi nding the funds to keep their print editions coming, we could see small publishers lose of drugs or alcohol in an injured worker Automobile insurance rates footing, and those tiny local papers CHEATHAM creates the presumption that the accident HUTCHINSON are some of the most vital members was caused by the use of drugs or alcohol. In January, the Insurance Commissioner of our news community. Under the Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A Every employee gives implied consent to credited his department’s crackdown on right conditions, those papers can resulting injuries from being compensa- drug testing, and refusing a drug test after fraud as a reason that Arkansas consumers structure that will make Arkansas fi nd a way to maintain their footing, an accident creates the presumption that but if the newsprint industry can’t ble. For example, it excludes compensa- enjoy some of the country’s lowest car the natural state for site selectors. drug use caused the accident. support them, those communities tion for workplace injuries resulting from insurance rates. When companies come calling, we Act 796 greatly expanded the legal will become news deserts, and horseplay and fighting. Arkansas is 16th from the bottom in the want them to see that our wagon definitions of injury, which had been that’s a future none of us want. Even before passage of Act 796, inju- cost of motor vehicle insurance. is full. ries caused by drunkenness or drug abuse simply a few lines in the law books and With all the talk of economic We may not be able to save the The average driver in Arkansas paid entire industry by keeping tariffs were generally not compensable. How- which now includes injuries caused development, we must remember $736 in 2015, compared to a national aver- off our paper, but we can keep ever, the 1993 law reversed the presump- by rapid, repetitive motion. The major that this isn’t just about attracting it thriving while we re-position tions that guided the legal process. Before changes due to Act 796 are listed in an age of $889. money and business. ourselves for the years to come. Act 796 it was presumed that workplace article in Issue 2, Volume 20 of the Law Premiums for car insurance in Arkan- My motivation behind this is my Having affordable newsprint will injuries did not result from intoxication. Review of the University of Arkansas at sas were lower than in every neighboring desire to make life better for all help us do that. Since Act 796 took effect, the presence Little Rock. state. Arkansans. 6A | Wednesday, April 4, 2018 FROM PAGE ONE Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 pecially during heavy black fly NEW BUSINESS IN MCGEHEE WILL SERVE DREW COUNTY TOO infestations. KING BLACK FLY When the situation allows, such as small-scale poultry pro- Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A duction, fans may provide relief “In species that breed in large because black flies don’t like rivers, as many as a billion flies windy conditions. Some poultry or 2018, he represents some- can breed per kilometer of riv- producers have reported success thing we must never forget.” er per day,” Loftin said. “Other with products containing Citro- Though blacks and whites species breed in small heavily nella oil. alike mourned King’s passing, wooded streams.” For human protection, avoid- the killing in some ways served Females deposit eggs, 200 ing them during the day and us- to widen the rift between black to 800 per female on the water ing of repellents when outdoors and white Americans, as many surface, which then sink to the during the day are the best op- blacks saw King’s assassination silt. Eggs can also be deposited tions. Wearing bright or light as a rejection of their vigorous on inundated flood plains. These colored long-sleeved shirts, pursuit of equality through the eggs can be viable for years and pants and fine screened netting nonviolent resistance he had hatch when the next big spring over your head will prevent championed. flood occurs. feeding. His murder, like the killing of Most black fly larvae are filter Loftin said repellents contain- Malcolm X in 1965, radicalized feeders, with the larvae feeding ing DEET have shown mixed re- many moderate African-Ameri- on organic matter in the water as sults and some data has demon- can activists, fueling the growth it flows by. strated that botanical repellents of the Black Power movement “Fortunately, we only see one containing geraniol are effective and the Black Panther Party in generation per year,” Loftin as well as repellents contain- the late 1960s and early 1970s. said. ing picaridin or IR3535. Cloth- Photo courtesy of Rachel Denton Freeze King has remained the most widely known African-Amer- Once the flies become adults, ing-only repellents containing BREAKING GROUND Pictured from (left to right) are Greg Cole, McGehee Alderman Ricky Lattimore, Mike Burkett, they feed on blood. The flies, permethrin, such as Permanone ican leader of his era, and the Sandra Morgan, Jerry Burkett, McGehee Mayor Jeff Owyoung, Dwain Morris, Scott Young, and McGehee Alder- most public face of the civil which swarm around humans or Sawyer clothing repellent, woman Helen Wesson at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Ag Heritage building. and livestock, cut the skin and will repel black flies but can rights movement, along with its suck the blood that pools in the only be applied to shirts, pants most eloquent voice. cut. They have a strong antico- or hats and not to skin. Special to the Advance will relocate to the McGehee lo- vices is a financial cooperative A campaign to establish a na- agulant that can result in severe For more information about cation once construction is com- with owned and managed assets tional holiday in his honor be- reactions in allergic individuals. insects or livestock production, AgHeritage Farm Credit Ser- plete. of approximately $1.25 billion gan almost immediately after Most people end up with a welt contact your county extension vices held a groundbreaking “Management and the Board as of December 31, 2017, that his death, and its proponents accompanied by a long-lasting office or visit www.uaex.edu. ceremony on April 2 for its new of Directors made the decision to provides credit and related ser- overcame significant opposition itching. Mention of commercial prod- McGehee location. The office relocate to McGehee because we vices to more than 2,900 farm- before President Ronald Reagan There are a couple of ways ucts does not imply endorsement is located at Hwy 65 South, just believe McGehee is strategically ers, ranchers and producers or signed the King holiday bill into these flies can kill. by the University of Arkansas south of the Arkansas Ag John positioned to be the agricultural harvesters of aquatic products in law in 1983. “If a massive swarm attacks System Division of Agriculture. Deere dealership. Construction commerce hub of Southeast Ar- 24 Arkansas counties. Branch Today, on the 50th anniversa- mammals or poultry, death is The University of Arkansas of the approximate 4,700 square kansas given the strong presence offices are located in Batesville, ry of King’s assassination, re- usually the result of anaphylac- System Division of Agricul- foot office, which will include of other agriculture businesses”, Brinkley, Dermott, Lonoke, membrances will be held across tic shock or toxemia caused by a ture’s mission is to strengthen a community room, is expect- stated Mr. Greg Cole, President Newport, Pocahontas, Searcy, America. large influx of black fly saliva,” agriculture, communities, and ed to be complete in July. The and CEO. Star City and Stuttgart. Loftin said. “It’s rare – but it has families by connecting trusted AgHeritage FCS Dermott office AgHeritage Farm Credit Ser- been observed – that livestock research to the adoption of best can die from being bled dry.” practices. Through the Agricul- Black flies are also carriers of tural Experiment Station and a disease in poultry called leu- the Cooperative Extension Ser- COFFEE AND CAR SHOW cocytozoonosis, a malaria-like vice, the Division of Agriculture COMING THIS WEEKEND Don’t HAIL affliction in ducks, geese and conducts research and extension SALE turkeys. work within the nation’s historic Miss The flies are daytime feeders land grant education system. and prefer feeding outdoors. In The Division of Agriculture This Sale addition to staying inside, there is one of 20 entities within the are a few methods to protect University of Arkansas System. both people and animals from It has offices in all 75 counties black flies. in Arkansas and faculty on five For livestock, “when popu- system campuses. lations are extreme, shelter is The University of Arkansas unavailable, and whole-body System Division of Agriculture permethrin sprays are not possi- offers all its Extension and Re- ble, producers use heavy smoke search programs to all eligible to protect the animals,” Loftin persons without regard to race, Special to the Advance said. “Heavy smoke does pro- color, sex, gender identity, sex- vide livestock relief from the ual orientation, national origin, SPECIAL EVENT One of Monticel- attack. Of course, when they are religion, age, disability, marital lo’s newest businesses, Monticello Coff ee Company, is hosting a Cof- * HAIL SALE * huddle around the smoke they or veteran status, genetic infor- do not graze.” fee & Cars event from 8 to 11 a.m. ALL UNITS MUST GO – BIG DISCOUNTS mation, or any other legally pro- Saturday, April 7. Antique vehicles Loftin said the producer who tected status, and is an Affirma- will be on display at their location lost the cattle has since begun tive Action/Equal Opportunity at 316 U.S. Highway 425 South. Hwy. 65 South, to use smoke and sprayed with Employer. The full menu will be available for Pine Bluff, AR permethrin on his livestock, “so patrons.For more information, call R.V. CITY far no more animals have been 870-308-1352. (870) 536-2353 lost.” During heavy black fly flights, producers can shelter an- imals in stables or barns during 6FRWW$YH the daytime. 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Steve and Kim Pigott, of Monti- school in August at ASU. son of Peggy Carter of Little Rock. Little Rock. cello announce the engagement and The prospective groom is a grad- cello, announce the engagement of The prospective groom is a 2014 The bride-elect is the granddaughter of He is a graduate of Shiloh Christian forthcoming marriage of their son uate of Monticello High School and their oldest son, Cody Allen Pigott graduate of Monticello High School the late John and Eleanor Sullivan Holian School in Springdale, and of the Univer- Brooks Jones to Lauren Fowler. Arkansas State University. He is cur- to Chloe Beth Sellars of Ash Flat. and will graduate with a Bache- and the late Elroy Sullivan, and the late sity of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is em- The bride-elect is the daughter rently employed as a CPA with Ernst The bride-elect is the daughter of lor’s Degree in Biology from ASU Margaret and Martin Cash, all of Monti- ployed by Coastal Construction Products of Ted and Michelle Fowler of San & Young, LLP in Nashville, Tenn. Carol and Marty Sellars of Ash Flat. in May. He will begin Optometry cello. in Sherwood as a sales representative. Diego Calif. She is a graduate of The couple will exchange vows She is a 2014 graduate of Highland School at Southern College of Op- She is a graduate of Camden Fairview The couple will be married at 6 p.m. Santa Fe Christian School and Tex- at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14 in Fall- High School and a Dec. 2017 grad- tometry in Memphis in August. High School and Southern Arkansas Uni- Saturday, April 28 at Marlsgate Plantation as Christian University. She is cur- brook, Calif. uate of Arkansas State University The couple will exchange vows versity. She is employed at Grow Learn- in Scott, with a reception to follow at the rently employed as an elementary The couple will make their home with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biolo- on Saturday, July 21 at Oak Hill ing Center in Little Rock as an early child- same venue. Invitations will be sent. teacher with Teach for America in in Nashville. gy. She will begin Physical Therapy Farms in Sheridan. SERVICE Saving families money By: Ashley Foreman the public and what cannot be [email protected] used in the store is donated BL Closet has been at its current to Big Brothers Big Sisters location since January 2013. The foundation. They also have a thrift store holds anything one seasonal sale four times a year. would find in their own closet. “We have items hanging on our From clothes and shoes to hats, racks that still have tags on purses and scarves, BL Closet them. 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Kathryn Lowe Collier was born The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Rita Cox Thomason of Monticello; store quite a lot during the busy Memorials may be given to First August 17, 1942, at Monticello. funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about one granddaughter, Candice Cox time of the year and really enjoyed Baptist Church, 413 North Main She passed away March 27, 2018. furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Cater of Monticello; one grandson, it because she liked working with St., Monticello or Gideon’s Inter- Kathryn was ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to R. J. Thomason of Hot Springs; a people. She considered herself national, P O Box 35, Monticello, the daughter of [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. great-granddaughter, Braelyn Ca- Sterling’s Easter Bunny because 71657. Online guestbook www. the late Naomi ter of Monticello; a great-grand- she made up all the Easter bas- stephensondearman.com. Whitaker Lowe retary. Samantha has been named lier of Halley; two grandchildren, son, Brody Cater of Monticello; a kets, buckets, paddle balls, and etc. (Paid obituary) and the late the Executive Director, totally runs Elise Collier and Larsen Collier; a daughter of her heart, Jeanie Don- that were sold. She said it was fun Doris Culp McDaniel James Vernon the ADFA Home Program, and brother, Miles Whitaker Lowe, of aldson of College Station, Texas: making them and thinking about Lowe. She was other aspects of the business. Selma; and two nephews, Vernon four sisters, Fern (Charlie) Fincher all the happy children who would George Martin “Marty” (Mary a member of Although Kathryn’s talents are Lowe of San Diego, and Tillman of Monticello, Lula (Danny) Reid, receive them on Easter Morning. Bob) McDaniel; Lynn McDaniel Sue Pippin and Judy Starkey of COLLIER the First Unit- numerous, her hobbies were: any- (Heather) Lowe, of Selma. Also She worked a few years in the late (Stephen) Wiman; Megan Kate ed Method- thing to do with cooking, traveling, surviving is a great niece, Alex Indiana; two brothers, Charles Pip- 70’s at radio station KHBM here in McDaniel; and John Dixon Mc- ist Church in playing bridge and recently cro- Lowe. pin of Indiana and Paul Pippin of Monticello and found it to be very Daniel announce the death of their Monticello. Although Kathryn was cheting. She was happy when she A memorial service for Kathryn Florida; and a host of family and interesting and met a lot of peo- mother and grandmother, Doris born at Monticello, she lived at was planning a party, such as her was Saturday, March 31, 2018 at friends. ple she probably would not have Culp McDaniel. Selma, and attended school there legendary Christmas party for her 11 a.m. at the First United Method- Funeral services were at 2 p.m. met otherwise. After working at She is survived by her sisters, Friday, March 30, 2018 at Oak for the fi rst ten years of her school lady friends, or even a small din- ist Church, Monticello. The family KHBM, she worked at the Univer- Carolyn Culp Scaramuzza and Grove Assembly of God Church life. She graduated from Drew ner party for her birthday group. requests that memorials be made sity of Arkansas at Monticello for a Wanda Culp Pierce, and a large ex- with burial following in Enon Central High School in Monticello Regardless of the size of the par- to First United Methodist Church, few years. Over the years, she was tended family. (where she attended her junior and ty, each one received meticulous 317 South Main Street, Monticel- Cemetery. Online guestbook at very active in First Baptist Church www.stephensondearman.com. She is preceded in death by senior years) and from the Uni- planning; from the composition of lo, 71655. Online guestbook www. as a Sunday School Teacher, choir her husband, George M. McDan- the menu to how the table would (Paid obituary) member, nursery worker and Va- versity of Arkansas at Fayetteville stephensondearman.com. iel; her sister, Annita Culp Smith; look. Kathryn actually was happi- cation Bible School worker. In ad- with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Paid obituary) Betty Gregory Leavell and her parents, Buck and Flossie in Math. Kathryn taught math at est when cooking for her parties or dition to her parents and husband, Shirley Jean Culp. Tulsa, Oklahoma and then moved for her friends, and she was known Betty Gregory Leavell, 85, of she was preceded in death by an At her request, there will be no to Munich, Germany to work for for her late-night cooking sprees. Pippin Cox Monticello, passed away Tuesday, infant son, Larry Stephen Leavell the federal government. Subse- If there is one word that would March 27, 2018 at Baptist Health and one brother, Richard Laurence lengthy obituary or formal ser- quently, she moved back to Selma, have described Kathryn, it would Shirley Jean Pippin Cox, 78, of Medical Center North Little Rock. Gregory. vices. where she taught in the Selma Pub- be “generous”. She was generous Monticello, went to be with her She was born March 21, 1933 in Survivors include a daughter, Her family invites friends and lic Schools. to a fault with her time, her cook- Lord on March 26, 2018 at her Bell, Calif. to the late Rev. Lau- Joyce (James) Keeling of McGe- extended family to stop by for cof- In 1976, Kathryn was tapped ing talent, and her willingness to home. She was born May 5, 1939 rence V. Gregory and Julia Ellen hee; a son, Larry (Diane) Leavell fee and celebrate her life with us to start the HUD Rental Assis- help people, particularly if such in West Virginia to the late Arthur Williams Gregory. of Amory, Miss.; grandchildren, from 1-2 p.m. om Thursday, April tance Housing Program in Drew help pertained to the culinary arts. Pippin and Viola Deaver Pippen. She was the Bryan Keeling of McGehee, Mela- 5, at Frankie’s Cafeteria, 11121 County. This program has existed She and her friend, the late Sue She was the widow of James V. widow of Mar- nie (James) Reynolds of McGehee, Rodney Parham Road in Little and expanded through the years Cathey, spent a lot of time working Cox, homemaker and a member lin Leavell, a John Tyler Leavell of Anderson, Rock. to include the latest addition, the in the kitchen, with each one tell- of Oak Grove Assembly of God homemaker S.C., Jared (Lindsey) Leavell of In lieu of fl owers, memorials in Handicapped Apartments. Kath- ing the other what to do, and, yes, Church. In addition to her parents and a member Amory, Miss.; great-grandchil- her honor may be made to World ryn oversaw the construction and even how to do it. and husband, she was also preced- of First Bap- dren, Brianna and Brayden Reyn- Services for the Blind Little Rock, the funding for this addition to the Kathryn is survived by two sons, ed in death by a daughter, Sheri tist Church olds, Luke and Hannah Keeling www.wsblind.org. program. However, Kathryn readi- Frederick Lowe (Selena) Collier Cox; four brothers, Buck Pippin, in Monticello and Sawyer Leavell. Online guestbook: www.lemley- ly admits the smartest thing she did of Watertown, South Dakota, and Keith Pippin, Thomas Ray Pippin LEAVELL for 59 years. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. funeral.com. was hire Samantha Berry as a sec- Louis (Lou) Erwin (Jeannie) Col- and Junior Pippin; and one sister, While Marlin Friday, March 30, 2018 at Stephen- (Paid obituary) Cotton farmers to receive $.75 per acre rebate from AR Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation Special to the Advance the Arkansas Agriculture Depart- astating boll weevil pest was erad- the program,” says Arkansas Boll cotton farmers.” are overseen and regulated by the ment’s State Plant Board. Cotton icated from Arkansas. In 2015, Weevil Eradication Foundation With questions about the boll ASPB. For the fi rst time in the histo- farmers should expect payments the ABWEF successfully paid off Executive Director Regina Cole- weevil rebate, contact Regina The Arkansas State Plant Board ry of the program, the Arkansas by the end of April. the loan amount three years early. man. “Our program has remained Coleman at 870-692-6368 or is a division of the Arkansas Ag- Boll Weevil Eradication Foun- The ABWEF borrowed mil- Last year, the ABWEF lowered as- dedicated to the best interests of [email protected]. riculture Department. The Arkan- dation is providing a cash rebate lions of dollars over the years from sessments from $4 per acre to $3 Arkansas cotton growers. Even The ABWEF is an Arkansas sas State Plant Board implements to Arkansas cotton farmers, for the USDA Farm Service Agen- per acre, saving cotton producers after lowering assessments last nonprofi t corporation designat- regulations and administers en- cotton acreage reported in 2017. cy, as did other southern states thousands of dollars. year, our fi nances are allowing us ed by the ASPB to operate the forcement for laws that impact Just over $318,000 will be given and programs, to fi nance the boll “We are very excited for our to keep a two year reserve in place Arkansas boll weevil eradication agriculture and the general public back to farmers, to fulfi ll the $.75 weevil eradication program that cotton producers. This rebate is to ensure the sustainability of the program. The ABWEF and the in the State. Visit www.aad.ar- per acre rebate approved today by began in 1997. In 2006, the dev- unlike anything offered before by program and offer a rebate to our boll weevil eradication operations kansas.gov. Serving Statewide emerald ash borer quarantine established by Ag Dept. Drew County since 1870 Special to the Advance of infestation. Find identifi cation Since then, EAB has been de- State Plant Board is to protect and laws and regulations thus ensuring resources for all fi ve species of ash tected in 18 counties, including: serve the citizens of Arkansas and quality products and services. The LITTLE ROCK– Due to the trees in Arkansas, here. Bradley, Calhoun, Clark, Colum- the agricultural and business com- Arkansas State Plant Board is an expanded range of Emerald Ash Trapping for EAB in Arkansas bia, Drew, Dallas, Garland, Hemp- munities by providing informa- agency of the Arkansas Agriculture Borer infestation sites within Ar- was fi rst initiated in 2010 by the stead, Hot Spring, Lafayette, Mont- tion and unbiased enforcement of Department. kansas, the Arkansas Agriculture ASPB, the Arkansas Agriculture gomery, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Department’s State Plant Board Department’s Forestry Commis- Randolph, Union, Cleveland, and has approved a statewide quaran- sion, United States Department Saline. tine for ash items as of March 27, of Agriculture, Animal Plant To help battle the infestation of 2018. Regulated articles can be and Health Inspection Service EAB, many state departments of moved within the state, but cannot (APHIS), Plant Protection and agriculture including Arkansas are Card of thanks move outside of the state without Quarantine, and University of Ar- releasing biological control agents/ complying with the federal EAB kansas at Monticello. EAB was parasitoids. The parasitoids were The family of Athlean Carpenter would like to regulations. fi rst detected in six counties (Hot produced and supplied from the express our thanks to everyone who prayed or The quarantine covers fi rewood Spring, Clark, Dallas, Nevada, USDA APHIS PPQ EAB Parasit- of all hardwood species, and the Ouachita, and Columbia) in 2014. oids Rearing Facility in Brighton, portrayed acts of kindness during our time of grief. following ash items: nursery stock; A quarantine was then enacted for MI. For parasitoid information We also thank everyone who attended her visitation green lumber with bark attached; those counties and a buffer zone in please call 866-322-4512. other material living, dead, cut or the surrounding counties. The mission of the Arkansas time and funeral. fallen including logs, pulpwood, stumps, roots, branches, mulch and composted/un-composted chips (one inch or greater). Firewood I PAY CA$H Monticello Monument Company is the only quarantined item that for gold, coins, guns, antiques, collectibles, even entire estates . . . relates to all hardwood; all other almost anything of value. • All colors of granite available quarantined items are relative to ash, only. Quarantined items can Get your cash now. 870-370-2680 • Can duplicate existing memorials move freely within Arkansas. • Financing Available For further quarantine details, contact the ASPB at 501-225-1598 • Can design your own memorial or email [email protected]. 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He understood the incredi- cian who takes the job serious- worsened as Germany called for ble responsibility he had. After ly. Lives are on the line. As the unrestricted attacks on shipping his speech, he told an aide, “My nation raced to World War I, one and attempted to incite Mexico message today was a message of Arkansas Senator, William Kir- to attack the U. S. In response to death for our young men.” by, tried to slow down the march Germany’s call for unrestricted The Senate voted on the war to war. submarine attacks on any ships, resolution on April 4. Kirby William Fosgate Kirby was including any American or reluctantly voted in favor of it, born in Miller County in 1867, any other neutral ship, Wilson and the measure passed 82-6 in one of four sons to a Confeder- called for breaking off diplo- the Senate, with 11 abstentions, ate veteran and farmer from Al- matic relations. It was the next and by a vote of 373-50 in the abama. He attended schools on step toward war, which many House. He continued to support both sides of the state line. He Americans now demanded. The Wilson’s policies throughout ultimately became a lawyer, Senate announced it would vote the war, including the votes in gaining his law degree from on a resolution approving Wil- favor of ratifying the Treaty of Cumberland School of Law in son’s action. Kirby, like sever- Versailles officially ending the Tennessee. al other senators, still held out war and the accompanying vote Kirby became a respected le- hopes for peace. The resolution for the United States to enter the gal mind and spent two terms passed 78-5 in early February, League of Nations, a forerun- in the Arkansas House of Rep- with opposition coming from ner of the modern United Na- resentatives and one in the state progressive reformer Robert tions. The U. S. and the Allies senate. In 1904, he compiled an LaFollette of Wisconsin and stood victorious by November encyclopedia of the state’s laws Democrat James K. Vardaman 1918 but at the cost of 117,000 and court decisions surrounding of Mississippi. Kirby voted American lives. them, Kirby’s Digest of the Stat- against breaking off diplomatic As the 1920 election sea- utes of Arkansas. He served one relations. son approached, Congressman Special to the Advance term as attorney general before The slide toward war contin- Thaddeus Caraway of Jonesboro rising to the state supreme court. ued without stop. Two weeks challenged Kirby in the 1920 FURTHERING EDUCATION Abbigail Goodding of Monticello, a junior biology and biochemistry double major at Kirby ran against Sen. James after the Senate resolution, Democratic Primary. Kirby’s the University of Arkansas at Monticello, was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Mainline Health Systems, Germany sank a British pas- record in support of Wilson’s Inc. The recipient of the Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Endowed Scholarship must be a resident of Lincoln, Drew, P. Clarke in 1914 but lost in a Bradley, Ashley, Chicot or Desha counties, a junior or senior in good academic standing majoring in a pre-profes- very narrow race. Clarke, how- senger liner off the coast of policies became a focal point sional medical fi eld, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. The scholarship will be awarded ever, died suddenly while on Ireland. Twenty Americans of the contest. Though Kirby each fall and spring semester. Pictured from left are Keith Williams, vice chairman of the Mainline Health Systems an October trip to Little Rock had been aboard the vessel, and offered a spirited defense of his board of directors, Byron Montgomery, APRN and assistant clinical director, Cassi Bazar, executive assistant, Brit- in 1916. Gov. George Hayes an American mother and her early stands, the affable Cara- tany Sears, marketing manager, Abbigail Goodding, Tafta McCain, chief fi nancial offi cer, Ron Miller, chairman of the called for a special election to daughter died. way and his more strident de- board, Allan Nichols, chief executive offi cer, and Amanda Gilbert, grants management director. fill the remainder of Clarke’s Wilson called for arming all fense of the lead-up to the war term on November 7. Kirby American ships, including ci- swayed voters. Caraway won won a resounding 69.2% of the vilian ships. While Wilson be- easily with 63% of the vote. vote and headed to Washington, lieved this was necessary for Kirby returned to Arkansas Member of Sixteen Section Baptist Church - ships to defend themselves, LECT DC, the next day to be sworn and joined the Little Rock law E serves as a Deacon and Laymen President in. President Woodrow Wilson Kirby and others believed it an firm of former Gov. Hayes. In had narrowly won re-election unnecessary provocation. 1926, he returned to the state 32nd degree mason - local lodge is Bartholomew that same day, running on his But principles have conse- supreme court. He died in 1934. #28 in Monticello record of reform and noting that quences, good or bad, and Kirby he had kept the country out of faced bitter recriminations back Serves this district as a District Deputy the deadly war in Europe. home. Newspaper editorials ex- Grand Master As soon as Kirby took office, JOE WILLIAMS he faced many issues over con- Graduate of Monticello High School tinuing American neutrality and 1JOFXPPE%SJWFt.POUJDFMMP "3 J Graduate of the University of Arkansas at German provocations. Wilson Fabulous location with a u 7 Monticello with a Bachelor’s Degree tried to keep the United States beautiful view. 4 bedrooms, 4 s t t ic neutral since World War I be- baths, 2852sf, situated on .52 ic r in Computer Science e t gan in 1914. Well into 1916, acre lot. Walking distance to o is Plant Manager for School and Career Apparel the Monticello Country Club for f D he pressed both sides to enter the e Inc. located in Star City, Ark. peace negotiations, offering to swimming, tennis, golf or a night Peac mediate the war himself. Many out, or enjoy watching the golfers Americans, however, steadily from your own deck. Kitchen Hopes to bring fresh ideas and new resigned themselves to one day updates include newer cabinets positive energy to the Quorum Court. entering the war. and countertops. WBFP, Former Secretary of State skylights and rows of light and bright windows, are also offered here. Call me today for an appointment to see this home. Mr. Williams has been married for 31 years to Jacqueline Rowlett Williams and William Jennings Bryan, whom they have three children, Dawun who is a graduate of Arkansas State University Kirby had long admired, had and is currently a Mechanical Engineer and Moesha & Iesha (twins) who are strongly objected to Wilson’s NTICEL O LO juniors at the University of Central Arkansas pursuing a degree in Speech – early policies of continued trade MREALTY Language Pathology. Mr. Williams’ desire is to serve all the voters of district #7 in the war zone, believing that and be a voice for them all. Paid Political Ad they could draw the country Virginia Ward, into the war. He had resigned a Principal Broker 2IÀFH+Z\6 ZZZPRQWLFHOORUHDOW\SURSHUWLHVFRP Your Hometown Pharmacy COMING TO YOUR 201 E. 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To cel- Stephanie Williams, ADH NPHW is also the perfect time ronmental health services. ing National Public Health Week vices in their communities. This ebrate this theme, ADH has part- Deputy Director for Programs, to learn about the services that For more information about April 2-6. year’s national theme, “Health- nered with the Cabot School Dis- met with students whose work ADH has available for Arkan- National Public Health Week NPHW is observed during the iest Nation 2030, Changing our trict to highlight second- through was featured in the poster in an sans. There is at least one Local 2018 in Arkansas, Healthy Ac- first full week of April each year. Future Together,” focuses on fourth-grade student drawings event on April 2. Health Unit in each county in tive Arkansas, and the services During the week, health profes- the steps it will take to make the in ADH’s yearly Public Health “It’s important that Arkansas is Arkansas. LHUs offer many ser- that ADH provides, visit www. sionals connect with individuals United States the healthiest na- Week poster. These drawings, a healthy place for our children vices, including: immunizations; healthy.arkansas.gov. and communities to show how tion in one generation – by 2030. part of an annual contest in Lo- to learn and grow,” Williams the Women, Infants, and Children ner tickets are $25 while the concert is free. MHS STUDENT RAISES MONEY FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS UAM BRIEFS For tickets, contact Robert Webb at (903) 293- 9188 or Vincent Flieder at (903) 278-3098. The University of Arkansas at Monticello The Student Social Work Association at the Concert and Chamber Choirs will present University of Arkansas at Monticello will host performances on Friday, April 27 and Satur- a Child Abuse Prevention Dinner April 12 at 6 day, April 28. p.m. in the Capitol Room of the John F. Gibson The Concert Choir will join with the Ar- University Center. kansas Choral Society to perform Requiem Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at 7:30 p.m. contacting the social work office at (870) 460- Friday, April 27 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1747 or by email to [email protected]. 5700 Cantrell Road in Little Rock. Dr. Kent Held in conjunction with Child Abuse Pre- Skinner, director of choral activities at UAM, vention Month, the dinner will feature of pan- will conduct the chorus, which will include el of speakers, including State Senator Ed- a 25-piece orchestra comprised of musicians die Cheatham, State Representative LeAnne from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and Burch, Phyllis Bell, Arkansas’ senior advisor soloists Mary Sandell, soprano; Diana Sale- for child welfare, and Lauren Waldon, Miss sky, alto; Kyle Davis, tenor; and David Far- Arkansas International 2016. wig, bass. Tickets are $20 general admission, The SSWA is currently conducting a col- $15 for students. Call (870) 820-9645 or visit lection drive leading up to the dinner to pro- www.lovetosing.org. vide bags and personal items for babies and On Saturday, April 28, the UAM Choral children entering foster care. The students are and Music Theatre Alumni Association will asking for items such as bibs, bottles, diapers, Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian host a dinner and pops concert in the Green baby powder, pacifiers, formula, clothing of all FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY Samantha Pennington, an EAST student at Monticello High School, re- Room of the John F. Gibson University Cen- sizes, blankets and baby toys. For older chil- cently hosted a track camp for local fi fth and sixth graders. The money raised at the camp was all donated to Area ter. A free concert by the Alumni Choir will dren and teens, UAM students are collecting 12 Special Olympics. Camp participants got the opportunity to learn track and fi eld fundamentals with existing team begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and a pops socks, underwear, combs or hairbrushes, and members. Pennington presented the $300 donation to Keith Wallis, an Area 12 Special Olympics Board member. concert by the Chamber Choir at 7:00. The clothing of all sizes. evening will include the induction of alum- For more information, contact Marie Jen- ni Greg Pearson, Hayley Greer, Joseph Ste- kins, associate professor and social work field phens and Brandon Higdem into the UAM education director at (870) 460-1747. Choir and Music Theatre Hall of Fame. Din- FRESH Law enforcement supports eff orts PICKED to stop distracted driving DEALS Special to the Advance fi rms it only takes a few seconds for the right thing. Put your phone a child to run into the street or for away when you pull away onto a Law enforcement offi cers across a driver to miss a red light or stop street or highway.” Arkansas have pledged their united sign leading to a crash that may Distracted driving continues to support by participating in the na- leave someone dead. During April gain recognition across the nation tional awareness campaign to stop drivers will see an increased law as a deadly problem. In 2016 alone, Distracted Driving. “U Drive – U enforcement presence on the road- 3,450 people were killed in motor Text – U Pay” is both an education- ways. Anyone who is caught tex- vehicle crashes involving distracted al initiative and enforcement effort ting and driving will be stopped and drivers. to keep distracted drivers off the a citation will be issued. Drivers should be aware of road. Arkansas law prohibits the use all state laws related to distracted Distracted drivers aren’t just a of a hand-held cell phone for tex- driving, particularly related to the threat to themselves; they’re a dan- ting, typing, email or accessing the prohibition of using a hand-held ger to everyone else on the road. internet while driving, regardless cell phone while traveling through Safe driving means driving without of the driver’s age. It is also a “pri- school or highway work zones. distractions. Any activity that takes mary offense” law, which means a All drivers under the age of 18 are WE WILL NOT BE your attention from driving is a haz- state trooper, police offi cer or sher- prohibited from using a cell phone ard. Such distractions as talking or iff’s deputy can initiate a traffi c stop while operating a motor vehicle. UNDERSOLD! texting on a phone, eating, drinking, without observing any other viola- Drivers 18 to 20 years using a cell talking to people in your vehicle, ad- tion. phone are required to use a hands- justing the navigation or audio sys- The national distracted driving free device. Just bring in our tems are among the most common effort focuses on ways to change the For more information on dis- competitors’c quotes distractions. behavior of drivers through legisla- tracted driving issues, visit www. “We can’t say it enough, distract- tion, enforcement, public awareness Distraction.gov, www.Traffi cSafe- ed driving is a life or death issue,” and education. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 4, 2018 1B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor Ashley Foreman, Staff Writer 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 LIVING [email protected] [email protected] Group eff ort gets two trees planted at local library All photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian A TEAM PROJECT Members of the Monticello Tree Board, Arkansas Forestry Commission and local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts helped plant trees Saturday at the local library. BY ASHLEY FOREMAN tree on the east side of the library [email protected] building to commemorate those who sacrifi ced their lives in World Saturday, the Monticello Tree War I. Board, local Boy Scouts and cub On the west side of the building, scouts, the Arkansas World War I the Monticello Tree Board assisted Centennial Commemoration Com- the Scouts in planting a tree to cel- mittee, the City of Monticello and ebrate Arbor Day. the Arkansas Forestry Commission Monticello Mayor David Ander- held a tree planting ceremony at son was present to read a proclama- the Southeast Arkansas Regional tion from the city declaring Satur- Library Monticello Branch. day, March 31 as Arbor Day. The Scouts helped plant one OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION Monticello Mayor David Anderson offi cially MANUAL LABOR Each Scout shoveled dirt to help secure the tree into the declared Saturday, March 31 as Arbor Day in Monticello. FIRST TREE This tree was planted on the east side of the building. ground. HOPING FOR THE FUTURE As the presentation remembered those who sacrifi ced during World War I, the trees were planted to stand as a marker for the past and a hope for a better future. An incredible weekend spent with friends is just what I needed Is there anything and I decided it was time to act on it to spend with family and friends. For us to celebrate Easter on Saturday. our church but even for us, Sunday better than a craw- and quit just talking. a couple hours, we had no worries. They journeyed over from the Del- was special. fish boil? Even if My bonus dad, Terry, was born and We all sat and laughed on my back ta and the festivities were on. Resurrection Sunday saw a large you don’t like “mud raised in Louisiana so we knew we porch. we enjoyed delicious food Fred and Anna loved dyeing Easter crowd for New Life Assembly of bugs,” which—I’ll had a built-in chef. Most everyone and took a second to stop and smell eggs and literally getting glitter God. People were dressed in match- admit—I didn’t there likes to indulge everyone once the springtime flowers—and seasonal everywhere. Those two girls looked ing suits and everyone’s hair was until recently, the in a while in the fresh-water crus- food! like they had battled an army of combed and tidy. A great message hospitality and fel- taceans, but everyone enjoyed the On Saturday, we celebrated Easter Trolls by the time the craft session was delivered by Tim Parke, as lowship that comes things that go along with the mud a day early with my brother and his was over. always. ASHLEY along with boiling bugs. family. We let the dads hide the eggs in the I had a friend comment on how FOREMAN the clawed beasts is Nothing beats the corn, sausage, My brother has the luxury of being yard and the hunt commenced. “Southern” Fred and I looked. I took unlike any other. mushrooms and potatoes that get married to a lady who also has a very Y’all, there isn’t a lot cuter than it as a compliment, whether he meant ACCORDING TO ASHLEY This weekend, cooked with the crawfish. Trust me, kind and involved family. Since their two little girls running around trying it that way or not! was one for the I am also a potato expert. I nev- wedding, we work together to make to find sparkly, tye-dyed eggs. We I love my roots, as I have told y’all Southern record er met one I didn’t like. Then, of sure that holidays can be spent with ate together and then took some fam- before. If being Southern gets me books. Friday night, Michael and I course, there are delicious drinks and his and her family and to ensure that ily pictures. It was a really nice way crawfish, cute dresses and spending hosted a few people at our house for desserts to cool your mouth down everyone gets to see my sweet niece, to celebrate with family. time with my friends and family, a crawfish boil. It was such a delight. after the second, or third, helping of Anna. On Sunday, we all got up and then I can’t imagine being anything We had been discussing the idea blazing red crawfish. This year, it was decided that it dressed in pastel colors and went to but. with our friends for several weeks It was such a good time to be able would be easier for all involved for church. We are regular attenders at ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 4, 2018 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected] Watch your tongue during World War II. Words matter. wicked pours out evil things” (Prov. the mouth of fools spouts folly” (Prov. To some people, words matter only 15:28). 15:1-2). Missouri statehouse lawmakers if they get them what they want. Dis- • Second, wise speech should be When in another’s company, every- learned the hard way that words mat- honest politicians use words to make truthful, not false or exaggerated. thing you say can soothe hurts or stir ter. “World Magazine” reported that extensive promises to woo voters, but “A trustworthy witness will not lie, up anger. A wise person considers the the Missouri state legislature decid- often conveniently forget them after but a false witness utters lies” (Prov. consequences of his words before they ed to ban Styrofoam coolers from the election. Slick salesmen may use 14:5). Always tell the truth. You don’t come out of his mouth. their rivers. Inexpensive white foam words to get you to buy something always have to tell all you know, but • Finally, wise speech is time- coolers are easily broken, and when you don’t want that leaves you with what you do say should be truthful. ly. Words spoken at the right time are discarded, cause un- buyer’s remorse. When words matter to us, they can priceless. “How delightful is a timely sightly river litter. However, Jesus said, “But I tell you become a blessing to others. Kind word!” (Prov. 14:23). The writer of So they passed a that every careless word that people words are a creative force that builds Proverbs paints a beautiful picture of law to ban polypro- speak, they shall give an accounting potential. up what is good and showers blessings the positive effect of spoken words: pylene. What they for it in the day of judgment. For Wise and godly speech have several on hearers. “Like apples of gold in settings of meant to ban was by your words you will be justi- things in common: • Third, a wise person realizes the silver is a word spoken in right cir- polystyrene. Because fied, and by your words you will • First, wise speech requires care power of words. James compared the cumstances. the deliberative be condemned” (Matt. 12:36-37). and wisdom. We should be selective power of the tongue to the rudder of Like an earring of gold and an or- body almost used the Imagine—people will be justified or and careful in our speech. Proverbs a great ship. He wrote, “Look at the nament of fine gold is a wise reprover Larry Clements right word, their law condemned—based on their words! 17:27-28 says, “He who restrains his ships also, though they are so great to a listening ear. Like the cold of resulted in banning Solomon wrote, “There is one who words has knowledge, and he who and are driven by strong winds, are snow in the tie of harvest is a faithful Tupperware and plastic containers speaks rashly like the thrusts of a has an excellent spirit is a man of still directed by a very small rudder messenger to those who send him, for instead of ice chests! sword, But the tongue of the wise understanding. Even a fool, when he wherever the inclination of the pilot he refreshes the soul of his masters” So, for now, if you float a river in brings healing” (Prov. 12:18). Some keeps silent, is considered wise; When desires. So also the tongue is a small (Prov. 25:11-13). Missouri, you can bring cold cuts and words cut and slice, leaving carnage in he closes his lips, he is considered part of the body, and yet it boasts of Let’s determine to speak careful- cokes in your cheap ice cooler, but their wake. Harmful words cut deeply; prudent.” great things. See how great a forest ly, truthfully and wisely, so Christ will be breaking the law if you bring a sometimes they are remembered for The psalmist David wrote “Set a is set aflame by such a small fire!” will be glorified and His kingdom Tupperware container of lunch meat! a lifetime, altering the thinking and guard, O LORD, over my mouth; (James 3:4-5). extended! Good words are extremely Words matter. Mark Twain said the direction of those who heard them. Keep watch over the door of my lips” Amazingly—hasty, critical or valuable, but cost little. Words matter. difference between the right word Other words, spoken with grace, (Psalm 141:3). Proverbs 13:3 teach- hurtful words spoken scores of years Choose yours wisely! and the almost right word is like the compassion and love, can bring es, “The one who guards his mouth before, can be recalled and still render Larry Clements is the senior adult difference between lightning and the healing to a hurting soul. Mere words preserves his life; the one who opens pain to the recipient. Harsh words pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist lightning bug. may fortify others with boldness and wide his lips comes to ruin.” Words may be forgiven, but they are not Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in Words matter, and they contain and courage. Sometimes simple, caring should be guarded so they will build often forgotten. Monticello, and is the Advance-Mon- convey tremendous power, both for words bring comfort that encourages up and not tear down people around • Fourth, wise speech should be ticellonian’s new devotional writer. good and for harm. For each word the downcast surveying his losses. us. Take time to think before you considerate of others. “A gentle Look for his contributions weekly. You on the 720 pages of Adolph Hitler’s The saving gospel of Christ can be speak, so your words will not harm. answer turns away wrath, but a harsh can contact him by email at LarryE- “Mein Kampf,” 1,880 people died communicated in words. Not only “The heart of the righteous ponders word stirs up anger. The tongue of the [email protected]. He would love do words matter—they have great how to answer, but the mouth of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but to hear from readers. 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. 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Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, April 4, 2018 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Vatican denies Pope Francis Church briefs Conference to be held at Dumas church ground Road; the church building is less than half allegedly said Hell doesn’t exist a mile on the right. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bethlehem Worship Center Church of God In For more information, contact Ab Pevey at 870- Christ, located at 509 U.S. Highway 65 North in From ChristianHeadlines.com Pope allegedly responded, Vatican, released lasy Thursday, 723-5306 or 870-367-3849, or Kay Berryman at “They are not punished, those reads: Dumas will be holding its “2018 Women’s Confer- 870-367-3690. Controversy surrounded the who repent obtain the forgive- “The Holy Father Francis re- ence” Friday through Sunday. Friday’s speaker, at 7 Ongoing p.m., will be Tammy Collins of Bethlehem Worship Vatican and Pope Francis af- ness of God and enter the rank cently received the founder of Center. Saturday’s 9 a.m. “Prayer Brunch” speaker Pentecostal Faith having church sale ter an interview was released of souls who contemplate him, the newspaper La Repubblica in is Lavonica Davis of Greater Anointing COGIC in Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ, 111 in which the Pope allegedly but those who do not repent and a private meeting on the occa- Dumas. At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Linda Jones of BWC Briarcliff Street, will be having a church sale on claimed there was no hell and cannot therefore be forgiven dis- sion of Easter, without however will be speaking and at 3 p.m., Demetra Lewis of Saturdays. Items include Michael Kor purses, small people who die without knowing appear.” giving him any interviews. Greater Blessing COGIC in Minden, La., will be handbags, two microwaves, two small refrigerators, This, of course, is a very con- “What is reported by the Christ simply “disappear.” the guest speaker. Host pastor Timothy Jones and a gas stove, a dishwasher, a television set, Timber- troversial statement, and a de- author in today’s article The Pope’s atheist friend Eu- the and BWC church family invote all to attend. land boots and men’s medium-sized suits, jackets, parture from orthodox Catholic (in La Repubblica) is the result genio Scalfari interviewed him For more information, contact Elizabeth Henry at shirts and pants. There will be other items as well. recently and published an article doctrine. of his reconstruction, in which [email protected]. For more information, contact Pastor Robert Mar- in the liberal Italian newspaper The Vatican, as well as Cath- the textual words pronounced by Morning Star to host anniversary shall Sr. at 870-281-4863. La Repubblica titled “It Is an olic media sources, have denied the Pope are not quoted. Friendship Pentecostal announces time change Honor to Be Called a Revolu- that the Pope said these words, “No quotation of the afore- Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 Friendship Pentecostal Church of God, 620 North tionary.” however, and instead say that mentioned article must there- East Oakland Street, will be celebrating the 19th- Conley Street, is changing times for its midweek In that article, Scalfari asked Scalfari “reconstructed” them to fore be considered as a faithful year appreciation program for its pastor and wife, service. Time for the service has been changed to the Pope what happens to “bad fit his article. transcription of the words of the Rev. D.J. Buffi ngton and Josephine Buffi ngton Sat- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and services will be held at that souls” when they die, and the An official statement from the Holy Father.” urday and Sunday. At 6 p.m. Saturday, there will be time until further notice. Each Tuesday, there will a pastor’s wife night. Janice Simpson of First Bap- be different guest preachers and singers. Rev. Janie tist Eastside will be offering words of encourage- Smith, host pastor, and the Friendship congregation and up in the middle of everything. “Via Dolarosa.” There was a ment. Sunday morning, Rev. Jimmy Smith of St. invite all to attend. For more information, contact COUNTRY Of course I took its picture before capacity crowd and Sister KeKe John MBC in Little Rock will be the 10 a.m. guest Rev. Smith at 870-820-5223. allowing it to go on its way. Don’t made Easter baskets for 15 chil- speaker. Lunch will be served following the morn- Yard sale items needed Continued from Page 4B worry; I didn’t get too close. dren; they enjoyed an egg hunt ing worship service and, at 2 p.m., Rev. Michael Rev. Janie Smith, pastor of Friendship Pente- I had a busy weekend and I hon- in the garden of the church. Jones of Monticello’s Revival Center Church Of a fi rst wedding shoot for both of costal Church of God, 620 North Conley Street, is estly hope that next weekend, in- Backing up; we all cele- God In Christ will be the guest speaker. The Morn- accepting all unwanted yard sale items in good con- us. After the wedding, it was back stead of Speedy Gonzalez, I will brated Kevin Riley’s birthday ing Star anniversary committee invites everyone to out to the pavilion for the reception dition—large or small. Rev. Smith hosts yard sales get to be Eeyore for a couple of March 31 at Shorty’s Small come and be a part of this 19-year celebration. For regularly at her home at 1033 East Jackson Avenue. and more photos then back to the days. Sounds good to me! with approximately 50 people more information, contact Melanie Rawls at mela- All proceeds raised from the sales go to Friendship church to clean up. Whew! This Tammy Fulgham and family and attending, mostly his church [email protected]. Pentecostal. For more information, contact Rev. ol’ chick was tired by the time she Jeff Eubanks and family were both members. Many tributes, toasts ‘Stars in Living Color’ program set Smith at 870-820-5223. dragged her old tail home. I can say home with Eddie and Leona for and roasts were given, also Shady Grove opens AWANA clubs to all one thing—I slept very well that Greater Shady Grove African Methodist Episco- Easter. monetary gifts. It was much AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not night. Eulea and Hope were home vis- enjoyed. pal Church, 325 South Seventh Street in Wilmar, Easter Sunday found me up early will be the host for the Key Flower No. 59 Order Ashamed) is an exciting children’s program for iting Mrs. Marjorie, too. Happy birthday to my daugh- boys and girls ages 2 years through sixth grade. Bi- making a batch of cinnamon rolls of the Eastern Star and Unis Lodge No. 130 Wor- The mosquito hoards keep me ter-in-law. Lakeshia “KeKe” ble stories, scripture memory, exciting games, sing- for church breakfast. I was out at shipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of from getting out and about so bird- Riley, April 3, and my grand- ing, handbooks and lots of fun mark this Wednes- the church by 7:30 and Buck, Bro. Arkansas, Free & Accepted Masons annual “Stars ing is limited pretty much to what daughter, Kaysha Riley, April day night program. The Shady Grove Missionary Kevin and Mark were already there in Living Color” 100 men and women in black I can see from the kitchen window 4. Happy anniversary to Corey Baptist Church AWANA clubs meet from 6:15-8 cooking bacon. Lordy, by the time and white turning out for Christ program at 4 p.m. or driving down the road. But I and KeKe Riley on April 8— p.m. All children are welcome—being a member 8 a.m. rolled around we had a fel- did hear a Northern Parula Sun- and in remembrance of Kathy, on Sunday, April 15. The guest speaker for the afternoon will be Johnny H. Carolina, Grand Pa- of Shady Grove, 111 Arkansas Highway 172 near lowship hall full of hungry folks day morning and a White-eyed who transitioned on April 8, Monticello, is not a prerequisite. For more informa- tron OES Arkansas Jurisdiction PHA. Host pastor and a breakfast buffet fi t for a king Vireo that afternoon. I’m down 1949 when falling in a man- tion or to schedule a ride to the AWANA meetings, Rev. Marvin Mosby and the Greater Shady Grove with scrambled eggs, bacon, Mrs. to one each of the Juncos and hole. There was a song written contact the church offi ce at 870-367-3298. Barbie’s biscuits and sausage gra- White-throated Sparrows. The in her memory. Some of you congregation invite the public and all chapters and Holmes Chapel seeks pianist vy, Stephanie’s special breakfast lodges of District 4 to attend. For more information, Goldfi nch males have donned their may remember it. I remember a Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East punch and even some squirrel and contact Peggy Orr at 870-224-2416. bright yellow plumage just in time portion. McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its adult gravy, too. It was dee-licious! Holy Temple to hold community service for Easter. But it’s April, which is Let’s be about our father’s choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, fourth and After breakfast, Bro. Buck led us normally my best month for bird- (Heavenly) business and not our fi fth Sundays each month. For more information in an hour of worship. The Wednes- Holy Temple Church of God In Christ, 529 North ing so I have high hopes for some neighbor’s. Remember, there’s Main Street, will be sponsoring a second Word and and/or to express interest in the position, contact day night youth blessed us by sing- good sightings. no stop, drop and roll in Hell. Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870- ing “We Believe” and “Trust and Song service for members of the Monticello and That’s my news for this week. Inga Shephard Colen and Ron Drew County communities from 1-3 p.m on Satur- 367-5913. Obey,” Bro. Kevin sang “Watch Until next time, please be safe, stay Woodard’s son (I don’t remem- First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study The Lamb,” Justin and Audrey day, April 21 in Jordan Park. For more information, healthy, be happy and always thank ber the name), and Kristi were contact Derrick Evans at 870-500-1122. First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is Hewitt sang “Jesus, I Believe,” Bro. God for His many blessings. I’ll united in wedlock in Fordyce Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ holding a community women’s Bible study each John Hall sang “Rise Again” and, leave you with this thought: Give recently. Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s fi nally, Bro. Buck and Sis. Cheryl someone the gift of encourage- A beautiful and tasty recep- The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott (at the intersection of weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the sang “I Don’t Know About Tomor- ment today (it’s good for us, too). tion followed in the fellowship church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- row.” Bro. Kevin then blessed our Proverbs 16:24 (KJV) says, “Pleas- hall of the church. U.S. highways 165 and 65, just north of Dermott), will feature different Southern gospel groups at 7 aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship hearts with his message from John ant words are as an honeycomb, Sorry, Linda if I didn’t get before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. 14:19, “Because He Lives.” Eve- sweet to the soul, and health to the worded this right. I lost the note p.m. on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served in For more information, contact Pat Baugh at 870- ning services were dismissed. bones.” you gave me, LOL. 367-5968. Sunday afternoon, after Miss Not much to report. Hope all the fellowship hall after the singing. For more in- Christian Interfaith Ministry holds Bible study Addie had her nap, I met Jason and is well, prayers for the sick and formation, contact Denon Weaver at 870-367-6852. Fifth Thursday singings in 2018 Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East Gaines his family out at the pavilion for a WILMAR shut in. Street, invites everyone to a Tuesday night Bible lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs The 20th pastoral anniversary CHRIS RILEY Every fi fth Thursday in 2018, the Joyce Pevey study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry with all the fi xin’s. We met out of Pastor D.J. and Jo Buff- Fifth Thursday Night Singing at the Campground also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance there because it is almost impos- ington will be held April 7-8 will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant (Campground) service, beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning sible to enjoy the outdoors at their Blessings! Here’s hoping at Morning Star Missionary all had a happy and blessed United Methodist Church, 194 Campground Road worship services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more house or mine because of the blast- Baptist Church. Saturday will near Monticello. Those dates began last Thursday; information on any of these events, contact Dr. Jer- ed mosquitoes. There were a few at Resurrection Day. No fooling, be Jo’s night at 6:30 p.m.; the God is so good and is worthy to others are May 31, Aug. 30 and Nov. 29. The pro- ry Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. the pavilion but not near as much as anniversary hour will be at gram will continue until about 8:30 p.m. This is a Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring at home. Uncle Jim stopped by and be praised. 2:30 p.m. Sunday with Pastor We, at In His Presence Wor- time of class singing with directors choosing songs Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, located at visited for a bit. Clint, Miranda and Michael Jones and Revival they would like to hear their classes sing. There 527 East McCloy Avenue in Monticello, is sponsor- Grey came out later and helped Bo ship Ministries, had a glorious Center Church Of God In Christ time in the Lord Sunday as the will be several special performances mixed in with ing free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and and Addie hunt eggs. All in all, it as guests. You are invited and the class singing and a time of refreshments and Thursday for youth in grades kindergarten through youth department of the church was a special Easter Sunday. welcome to attend. fellowship following the singing. The church is lo- third grade. Students must bring the course work ministered in songs, praise and Oh, I almost forgot. We had an- Now until we meet again by cated about seven miles north of Monticello—take in which they need help. For more information and other visitor while out at the pa- did a skit, “The Storm Is Over,” paper and pen, remember it’s U.S. Highway 425 North and turn left on Camp- registration details, contact 870-367-5913. vilion. A loggerhead turtle came and Pastor Kevin Riley brought better to know Jesus before you crawling right across the concrete the exhortation—and his song, meet Him. Be blessed. 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The fl ow- The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- ert Marshall, Sr.’s message was on, How He overcame the cross, com- ers that were left were beautiful. It sure is nice to be off today nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you We hope all of you had a ing from Luke 24 and Matthew Rhea’s daughter Debbie and grand- (Monday). My goal is to not leave live in a community not represented on this page (and we know wonderful Easter Sunday. The 27’s chapters. We were glad to see son Stone and the granddaughters’ my house at all today. I very rarely there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about Green Hill Baptist Church was all the members at church and all mother-in-law met us there. We get to just relax and stay home. I your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at real busy. Sermon by Bro. Caleb doing well and enjoyed the visitors had a good time. We all ate lunch at am looking forward to it. 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. Lane who preached a very good we had as well. And after service Olive Garden. We had a great tour Sunday was a perfect day to have mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce message. Then afterwards the we all sat down in the fellowship of the garden. It was so nice. Easter. I saw a lot of good family during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- crowd had breakfast, then we had hall and ate together. Thanks to all B. Blocks and sister of Fountain pictures. I loved seeing all the chil- cuss your participation in our newspaper. our Sunday school. We had a real the members for bringing food and Hill, we chatted in Walmart Friday. dren and young adults dressed up good crowd. for all you did. Thought for the week is: The for Easter and the looks of the chil- All the families of the late Ho- Happy birthday shout outs this name of Jesus is the powerful dren as they hunted for eggs. mer and Reta Pace ate Sunday week go to: Donald Bell, (April prayer that leads us into His mighty We’re sending prayers out to lunch at the Joy and Danny Law- GUESTHOUSE home. 1); April Allison, Derrick Clifton, presence. Gracie Forrest, daughter of Tracy son home. That is a pretty big When we got back home we and Stephanie Lancaster, (April and Mallory Forrest. She had to CLARA CATER crowd, but a very good family. were saddened about the news we 5); Pepper Foster, (April 7); Tony have an unexpected surgery Mon- May Hobbs and Faye Wiggam got about Mr. Clyde Lee Robinson. Jordan and Ola Simmons, (April day. I pray she has a speedy recov- went up after church and ate Sun- He was my classmate as well as 8). Happy birthday, everyone enjoy POSSUM VALLEY ery. Our Easter egg hunt was a big day lunch with their only sister, a friend. To Frankie Mae, we are your special day! KAY CRAIG Congratulations to Mrs. Wan- success. Cleora Pepe Crook in Monticello. praying for you and all the family, Scripture for the week is: John da Reaves’ granddaughter, Ellen Alyssia Piper found three prize We want you to know Faye friends, and loved ones, and pray- 4:24 KJV – “God is a Spirit: and Reaves. She became engaged this eggs and got $15; Psalm Gordon and May have been eating fresh ing for closure for you and the fam- they that worship Him must wor- Happy Easter and welcome to weekend. and Tom Robb found one prize egg radishes in one of our nephews, ily, and much love to you all. ship Him in spirit and in truth.” April, my friends! I hope you’ve I hate that Uncle James “Son” each and got $5 apiece. Patricia Roger Pace’s, garden. We will When we got back in town, we Everyone have a blessed rest of had a great week since we last met Brewster had to spend his 94th Albritton also got $5 for fi nding the have some fresh English peas were glad to spend time with my the week and as always, remember and will enjoy a wonderful week birthday in the hospital. I pray he is most eggs. pretty soon and fresh strawber- sister Katie Jacobs and cousin to keep God fi rst in all you do. Un- going forward. doing better and home soon. Happy We played indoor baseball last ries. Brenda Freeman. We all went to til next time by pen and paper, be Well, it fi nally happened. Mon- late birthday! week. We want to thank Tom White Warren to visit with Aunt Virginia blessed everyone! day, March 26 I saw my fi rst hum- Lexy Meeks came over and for the keepsake publication of Richard Cater is our Resident and Uncle Laron (Booster) Clifton. of the Month for April, and Tiffa- mingbird! He must have been a did some electronic work for her the 2018 Hometown Reflections After that, we went to a restaurant scout checking the place out be- grandmother, Ruth Hunter, last of the Advance-Monticellonian. ny Tucker is our Employee of the called Molly’s and ate fi sh, and it Month. cause I haven’t seen him since. week. Then they went to Warren Don and Faye enjoyed it very was so good we could not even LACEY Hopefully this means he’s going to get some Kentucky Fried Chick- much. Carolyn Wilson’s daughter came eat all our food because they give to see her. IVANELL HANDLEY back for more and not that he found en. Her brother, Bo, also helped The Green Hill Methodist you so much. Later, I had to go to my nectar feeder lacking in some her out doing some odd jobs, and Church members attended the Claudie Handley’s daughters Wal-Mart and got to talk with Mrs. have been to see her daily. way. That same afternoon, Bo and he and Sylvia provided her with a sunrise service at Lacey and later Ola Simmons, Kay White, Bren- I went back out to the pavilion for good meal. She appreciated what had their regular service at Green Faye Woolverton`s niece and da Brooks, Yvonne Daniels, Rev. Another blessed Sunday service; Mrs. Burke came to see her. a great Sunday School taught by another game of basketball. I al- all of them had done for her. Hill on Sunday. Melvin Foster and so many more. ways enjoy competing with him but Friday night, David and Kay Sally Pace Smith of Jonesboro Annie Dablock had four guests Looks like Wal-Mart is the spot to Mary Junior. Lesson subject: He to eat with her on Easter. has Risen; Luke 24-1-35. Focus not so much fun the next few days. Ozment, Jakob Bayliss, and Stacy, came home Sunday to be with her meet everyone you know. This old body ain’t what it used Shana and Seth Wilson all met and mother Leola Pace for a week. Mrs. Burke also visited Christina This week, we were so glad to scripture: Luke 24-12, 30-35. Key Robb. verse: “The Lord has risen indeed.” to be but the time spent with him had supper. We had a good time. DuWayne Pennington visit- have our daughter Keturah Ruck- is worth any aches and pains. I’ll Jamie Martin came down this ed Don Wiggam last week. Du- Johnathan Grantier hunted eggs er to come down and spend a few Luke 24:34. with his sister, Shannon Grantier. The spoken word was from Min- keep doing it until I can’t. past Sunday. We went to see my Wayne is doing much better. He days with us. She even went to Thursday night, I worked visi- mom, Faye Owens. Also visiting said thanks for your prayers. church with us Easter Sunday. We ister Ephrain Johnson of Hamburg. His thought was from Luke 24:5; tation for Mrs. Betty Jean Leavell her were Janie and Brandon Nich- Dixie, the late Don Pace’s will hate to see her go back but she and Mrs. Shirley Cox. Please re- olson, Laura Ferguson, and Koby daughter of Little Rock, came up is in the military and got to get back subject: Lord increase my faith a job well done. member these families in your and Jakob Bayliss. Mama really and visited her step-mother Wan- JORDAN PARK to work. Can’t wait until her mater- prayers. enjoyed the visit. da and Aunt May Hobbs one day TRILISA MARSHALL nity leave comes, she will be com- Prayers for Michael Tiner, Pastor Jessie Washington, John Middle- The day of Hunter and Brittney’s Happy late birthday to my beau- last week. ing back home so I can be with her wedding fi nally arrived and, boy, tiful niece, Ashley Crutchfi eld. Happy birthday or anniversary for her delivery and help her with ton, Virge Haynes, Betsy Walton and others that’s sick and shut in. was it a busy day. I was out at the Happy birthday to Summer West, for the members of the Baptist What a wonderful time my hus- the baby when it’s born. church at 10 a.m. for rehearsal pho- Charles Saffold, Uncle Robert Church are as following: Birth- Hope everyone had an awesome Also, Ann Willingham, Terrance band and I had on a romantic get- Stewart, Bobby Lemon. tos then back home for a bit. Later, I Martin, Stephanie Lancaster, Jim days – Joseph Brannen, Karl Gif- away out of town. We also went and blessed Easter. We enjoyed took my chocolate chip cheesecake Ferrell, Kelly Rodriquez, Sha- ford, Diane Shivers, Kelsi Mc- Saturday spending time with my I chatted with Carol Ann and her and visited our daughter Keturah family Saturday afternoon. dip out to the pavilion for the re- ron Bayliss, Corey Wright, Kathy Dougald; Anniversaries – Jody Rucker. She even gave us some dad Agrone Clifton, and our old- ception, then back out to the church Taylor and Aunt Barbara Martin. I and Joyce Brannen, Roger and est daughter DeBorah Rucker, our Belated birthday wishes to Jerry news that she is three and a half Davis, Lula Hardin, and Ray King. to change the sign, back home hope you all have or had wonderful Tressia Donaldson, and Jeff and daughter Keturah Rucker. Was again, then back out to the church months pregnant. This will be my Thanks to Amanda Killing- birthdays. Lillie Herring. happy to hear from Mama Myrtle for pre-wedding and wedding pho- fi rst grandbaby to come. Also, we sworth. She carried Rhea Lagrone, He is risen! Have a blessed The Lord blesses us every day. visited with my brother-in-law and Burks, my sisters Trina Clifton and tos. Thanks to Tina Williams for week. Please call 870-224-3383 Thank you Lord for your bless- Lois Jordan, my brothers Tony and Mary Mitchell, Mary Minor, and sister-in-law Pastor Calvin and Ivanell to Hot Springs to the Gar- helping take pictures. I think it was with news or email wrightwom- ings. 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In ticello’s momentum, the No. 17 Game 3, we really came out swing- Diamond Boll Weevils rebounded ing and were able to put up seven to sweep a doubleheader and main- runs before their starter settled in. tain their lead in the Great Ameri- “They did make an adjustment can Conference last weekend. at the plate and had a chance to tie Friday, the second-place Red- things up, but Connor Wilkerson dies outslugged UAM 12-10 but came in and shut the door for the the Weevils bounced back with 5-4 last three innings. Connor has had and 7-4 wins on Saturday to keep a lot to do with our success over a one-game lead in the 2018 GAC the last few weeks. He is a fresh- regular-season baseball standings. man from Hermitage that we had At 17-4, UAM tops rival and No. planned to redshirt, and that was 25 Southern Arkansas University still the plan until mid-March. We by that slim margin, while the Red- had worked with him to set some dies fell to third. goals on what he wanted to accom- “We knew it was a huge series plish in his redshirt year, and then coming in and with the way the he accomplished those goals in conference standings are this year, January and February. every series is big,” UAM head “That, along with our hitters baseball coach and athletic director continuing to say he was nasty and John Harvey said. “In Game 1, we some of our other pitchers strug- struggled defensively and Braden gling, we removed the redshirt. Chambers was not sharp. I’m not And he has made that a good de- sure if we felt the pressure of the cision. We will continue to rely on series a little bit, but we made a few him down the stretch. mistakes that we do not normally “Looking forward, we have four make. series left. I hope that we under- Jeff Young/Advance correspondent “Our offense did keep us in the WEEVILS LEADING OFF UAM’s Brady Weiss follows he fl ight of a ball during the fi rst of three games against Henderson State last weekend. The Boll Weevils game, but couldn’t fi nd a way in the See Page 2C dropped the opener but sewpt Saturday’s doubleheader to win their sixth GAC series of 2018. Former Hogs highlight 2018 Billies baseball continues to highlight prep spring ASHOF class BY HAROLD COGGINS son, dropped a 20-0 game at Mc- [email protected] Gehee last Friday, and will attempt BY HAROLD COGGINS the same three games in three days [email protected] Fighting Mother Nature seems to stretch that their baseball counter- be a given in the spring, especially parts has upcoming. Today’s and Just a year after the Uni- for baseball, softball, and track and Thursday’s opponents will be the versity of Arkansas at Mon- fi eld. Thanks to the artifi cial turn same as the Pirates but DC’s girls ticello pretty much ruled at Hyatt Field, soccer doesn’t have will be at Fordyce on Friday. the Arkansas Sports Hall of that problem—at least at home. In probably the surprise of the Fame induction festivities, With teams struggling to get spring, three-time 8-4A defending no person with UAM ties is playing dates in before their respec- champion Monticello fell to 5-10 in being inducted Friday. tive district tournaments, Monticel- softball after an 8-3 loss to Stuttgart The late Charles Dearman lo’s Diamond Billies continue to at home on Friday. and Dave Williams, along top the local highlight reels. In fact, Tuesday’s league game with with Dr. Sean Rochelle, were during last week’s play, the Billies Warren was postponed and the members of the Class of 2017 were the only team that won. Lady Billies will have the most from UAM. This year’s class Monday, Monticello took a break jam-packed schedule of all lo- included four former Uni- from league action and defeated cal teams coming up. Monticello versity of Arkansas football Class 5A El Dorado 7-1 at the Bil- goes to El Dorado on Thursday, greats—Shawn Andrews, lies Baseball Complex. Class 4A, Hamburg on Friday and plays both Jerry Eckwood, Brison Man- District 8 play is the focus Thurs- Parkers Chapel and Star City on or and Kevin Scanlon—and day and Friday, though—weather Saturday in hopes of reversing a longtime Razorbacks athlet- permitting, of course. seven-game losing slide. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ics trainer Dean Weber. The Billies, now 9-5 on the sea- On the soccer pitch, both Monti- The other members of son, host rival Warren on Thursday CONCENTRATION Senior Mason Philley delivers a pitch in a recent Monticello baseball game. cello teams also took it on the chin the Class of 2018 are Jerry and travel to Hamburg on Friday at Hamburg last Friday. The boys Muckensturm, a fourt-year as Monticello prepares to make they’ve played. The Pirates were Tuesday were postponed by in- Smackover Thursday and home dropped a 2-0 non-conference deci- starting linebacker for Ar- another run at the 4A state cham- able to play at rival McGehee clement weather but the Pirates against Hermitage Friday. sion to the Lions while the girls lost kansas State University who pionships. last Friday and came up on the look to get back in action with The Lady Pirates’ softball team 4-0. Returning to 4-4A action, both went on to be the leading At Drew Central, both baseball short end of a 7-6 score. The loss back-to-back-to-back contests— has the fewest games of any of the Billies and Lady Billies will tackler for the Chicago Bears and softball squads have had al- dropped DC to 1-5 overall. especially not conducive to 3A the four local high school squads. face Episcopal Collegiate in Little in 1979 and 1980; Oliver most more games rained out than Games with Fordyce scheduled pitching—at Hamburg today, at Drew Central, now 2-3 on the sea- Rock on Friday. Elders, the longtime boys’ basketball coach at Little Rock Hall; Bettye Wallace, a poineering coach at Hender- Rydberg posts son tate University in several Blossoms persevere through forgettable season sports; and John Hutchcraft, lowest ’18 score who took one of the small- est schools in the state in BY HAROLD COGGINS Ouachita Baptist University visits Monti- ry andJewels Caro all slugged doubles but no Sweden’s Frida Rydberg Guy-Perkins and built the [email protected] cello for a four-game series this weekend and Blossom got more than one hit. carded the lowest two-round girls’ basketball program into the Blossoms entertain Arkansas Tech Uni- Saturday, Maranda Clendenin (3-for-4) was score during the University a powerhouse. In his 50 years of coaching, University of versity on Apri13-14. Friday’s doubleheader the UAM hitting star in Game 1. Herbner (2- of Arkansas at Monticello The class will be formal- Arkansas at Monticello softball coach Alvy with Ouachita is set for 2 p.m. start; Satur- for-4 and Alyson Finnigan (2-for-4) also had women’s golf team’s 2017- ly inducted at the Arkansas Early has likely never endured a season like day’s twinbill is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. multi-hit contests. Clendenin and Aubree Head 18 season to lead the Cotton Sports Hall of Fame Banquet 2018. The Cotton Blossoms fell to 4-29 (4- For the seven-time Gulf South Conference record doubles and Herbner laced a triple. Blossoms to a sixth-place at the Statehouse Convention 18 in the Great American Conference) when West Division champions and the GAC reg- In the series finale, UAM notched its run fi nish at the Henderson State Center in Little Rock. The another league opponent swept a four-game ular-season and tournament titleists in 2012, in the top of the first inning but the Reddies University Southern Ban- Hall of Fame inducted its fi rst series from UAM last weekend. this season has to be sobering. In 21 seasons roared from behind. No UAM player was al- corp Invite, played at the class in 1959. Henderson State University hosted the Blos- before this spring, Early had posted only lowed more than one hit; Clendenin’s was a Big Creek Country Club in The 2018 HOF class con- soms in Arkadelphia Friday and Saturday, and three losing campaigns (23-31 in 2008, 20-30 double. Mountain Home Monday sisted of fi ve inductees from won all four contests. Friday’s scores were 4-0 in 2014 and 24-25 in 2015) and had lost more For the season, Herbner is the lone Blos- and Tuesday. the regular category and four and 6-4; Saturday’s were 8-6 and 7-1. That game than the Blossoms haver this year only three som batting more than .300. With 29 hits in Rydberg shot 74-74—149 inductees from the senior cat- UAM an 11-game losing streak heading into a times (2006—and that was a winning record, 94 at-bats, Herbner is at .309. Only two play- for fourth place in the indi- egory. 10-game home stand that starts this afternoon 33-30; 2008; and 2014). ers, Head (16) and Curry (11) have collected vidual medalist race. As a Andrews was a Parade, with a doubleheader against rival Southern Ar- In Friday’s opener, Jordan Herbner (2-for- more than 10 runs batted in, while as a team, team, UAM posted a 644 to USA Today, and Prep Re- kansas University. First pitch at Blossoms Field 4) was the lone UAM player with more than the Blossoms have stranded 199 runners on fi nish sixth. ports All-American at Cam- is set for 2 p.m., weather permitting. one hit. In the nightcap, Herbner, Ashton Cur- base. den High School as an of- fensive lineman. His awards continued in college—he made the All-America Team Memorable NCAA tourneys wrap up hoops for another year in 2002 and 2003 and won both the Jim Parker Trophy and the Jacob Blocking Tro- Unless you’re a big NBA fan (which ing sports go, is the just-concluded NCAA the women’s was, with all four No. 1 seeds the men’s side. The Razorbacks failed to phy in 2003. He was a fi nalist for both the Lombardi Award seems to go year round nowadays), bas- Division I tournaments. March Madness making it to the Final Four. make it out of the fi rst round—the same and the Outland Trophy in ketballk is over for another year for you. It’s was at its best. From Maryland, Baltimore Maybe it’s the appreciation of what the fate as which befell the Arkansas-Little 2003. He made fi rst-team timet to turn the sporting world’s attention, at County’s monumental No. 16 over No. 1 up- late Pat Summitt did at Tennessee that still Rock on the women’s side—losing pretty All-SEC in both 2002 and leastl in this country, to America’s pastime— set of top-seeded Virginia in the fi rst round lingers in my mind, but I was pleasantly convincingly to Butler in one of the men’s 2003 and was a fi rst-round baseball.b Pretty much the fi rst week of Ma- of the men’s tournament to the Notre Dame surprised that Notre Dame handled the un- tournament’s many upsets but take heart, draft pick. jor League Baseball is beating the Connecticut in the women’s defeated Huskies in overtime in the national Hog fans. It seems like Mike Anderson has Eckwood was a highly re- already in the books and, national semifi nals (and going on to win the women’s semifi nal—even though I root fi nally got the program almost back to the cruited running back out of with barely 1 percent of title), these tournaments provides something against the Fighting Irish every time I have glory days of The Triplets, Eddie Sutton and Brinkley, rushing for 2,616 the 162 games played, it for everybody. the opportunity (to me as a fan, Notre Dame Nolan Richardson. yards in 1973. He played for looks to be an interesting While I wasn’t too impressed with Villa- is kind of like the Cubs; I root for opponents We’ll see next year; it helps that El Dora- the Razorbacks from 1975- year. nova winning the men’s title—even though no matter which team it is). do freshman Daniel Gafford is returning to 78, and was a three-year let- My St. Louis Cardi- I picked the Wildcats to go all the way in Equally as impressive was the other wom- the Hill for a second go at college basketball terman (‘75, ‘76, ‘78), play- nals have gotten off to my bracket—the men’s tournament did have en’s semifi nal, which also went into over- in this age of “one-and-done” players. For ing both for the late Frank HAROLD a rocky 2-3 start as of its share of moments. After UMBC’s upset time (for the fi rst time in the 37-year history those already experiencing college basket- Broyles and Lou Holtz. Eck- Tuesday but for die-hard of the Cavaliers, tons of people hopped on of the tournament). Mississippi State held ball withdrawals, ESPN has come out with wood was named fi rst-team COGGINS Redbird fans like me, the Retrievers’ bandwagon only to see their up the banner for the Southeastern Confer- its annual “Way-Too-Early Top 25.” The All-Southwest Conference in COG’SC CORNER the consolation is the bubble burst in the second round. ence very well, even though the Bulldogs Hogs are nowhere to be found but fi ve other 1975, rushing for 792 yards Chicago Cubs are also Loyola-Chicago turned out to be the real suffered the same fate as last year when the SEC teams (No. 4 Kentucky, No. 5 Auburn, on 104 carries. His 7.62 2-3. Records really don’t men’s Cinderella, advancing to the Final Irish’s Ariko Ogunbowale netted a three- No. 8 Tennessee, No. 14 Florida and No. 20 yards per carry that season meanm anything in baseball until teams have Four where Michigan spanked the Wolves point shot with less than a second remaining LSU) are. Of course, it’s purely conjecture remained a school record playedp at least a month or two—but the almost as bad as the Wolverines got their to give Mississippi State the runner-up at this point. ASHOF PittsburghP Pirates, as of now, remain the lunch handed to them by Villanova two trophy for the second year in a row. If you’re too depressed basketball has See Page 3C onlyo undefeated team of the 30, and that’s days later. That side of the bracket, though, As far as Arkansas teams, the NCAA all but disappeared from the landscape, prettyp impressive. offered upset after upset and kept the men’s tournaments weren’t all that great—but at remember the NFL Draft is coming up later What else is dynamite, as far as watch- tournament from being the cookie-cutter least Arkansas earned a seventh seed on this month. 2C | Wednesday, April 4, 2018 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 2018 NCAA Men’s Division I Championships bracket Second round Third round Regional semifi nals Regional fi nals Regional fi nals Regional semifi nals Third round Second round (1) Virginia 54 87 Villanova (1) March 16 (16) UMBC 43 81 Villanova (1) March 15 (16) Md.-Baltimore County 74 61 Radford (16) (9) Kansas State 61 At Charlotte, N.C. March 18 90 Villanova (1) March 17 At Pittsburgh (8) Creighton 59 83 Virginia Tech (8) March 16 (9) Kansas State 50 58 Alabama (9) March 15 (9) Kansas State 69 86 Alabama (9) At Atlanta (9) Kansas State 62 71 Villanova (1) March 22 At Boston (5) Kentucky 78 85 West Virginia (5) March 23 March 15 (5) Kentucky 95 94 West Virginia (5) March 16 (12) Davidson 73 68 Murray State (12) (5) Kentucky 58 Final Four 78 West Virginia (5) At Boise, Idaho March 17 San Antonio March 18 At San Diego (4) Arizona 68 Semifi nals: March 31 75 Wichita State (4) March 15 (13) Buff alo 75 National Championship: April 2 71 Marshall (13) March 16 (13) Buff alo 89 81 Marshall (13) (11) Loyola-Chicago 57 95 Villanova (1) March 24 March 25 (6) Miami, Fla. 62 SOUTH EAST 77 Florida (6) (11) Loyola-Chicago 63 66 Florida (6) Thursday, 2:10 p.m. March 15 (11) Loyola-Chicago 64 62 St. Bonaventure (11) At Dallas (11) Loyola-Chicago 78 Texas Tech (3) March 17 At Dallas (3) Tennessee 73 70 Texas Tech (3) Thursday, 11:40 a.m. (3) Tennessee 62 69 Texas Tech (3) March 15 (14) Wright State 47 60 Stephen F. Austin (14) At Boston At Atlanta (11) Loyola-Chicago 78 59 Texas Tech (3) March 23 (7) Nevada 87 March 22 62 ARKANSAS (7) Friday, 3:30 p.m. (7) Nevada 75 73 Butler (10) March 17 (10) Texas 83 (1) Villanova 79 79 Butler (10) At Nashville, Tenn. (7) Nevada 65 Purdue (2) March 18 At Detroit (2) Cincinnati 68 74 Purdue (2) Friday, 1 p.m. (2) Cincinnati 73 76 Purdue (2) March 17 (15) Georgia State 53 48 Cal. State-Fullerton (15) Second round Third round Regional semifi nals Regional fi nals Regional fi nals Regional semifi nals Third round Second round (1) Xavier 102 76 Kansas (1) March 16 (1) Xavier 70 83 Kansas (1) March 15 (16) Texas Southern 83 60 Pennsylvania (16) At Nashville, Tenn. March 18 (9) Florida State 75 80 Kansas (1) (3) Michigan 62 March 17 At Wichita, Kan. (8) Missouri 54 94 Seton Hall (8) March 16 (9) Florida State 75 79 Seton Hall (8) March 15 (9) Florida State 67 83 North Carolina State (9) At Los Angeles (9) Florida State 54 85 Kansas (1) At Omaha, Neb. (5) Ohio State 81 March 22 79 Clemson (5) March 23 March 15 (5) Ohio State 84 84 Clemson (5) March 16 (12) South Dakota State 73 68 New Mexico State (12) (4) Gonzaga 60 76 Clemson (5) At Boise, Idaho March 17 March 18 At San Diego (4) Gonzaga 68 62 Auburn (4) Thursday, 12:30 p.m. (4) Gonzaga 90 53 Auburn (4) March 16 (13) N.C.-Greensboro 64 58 Charleston (13) March 24 (3) Michigan 69 79 Kansas (1) March 25 (6) Houston 67 WEST MIDWEST 52 TCU (6) (6) Houston 63 March 15 55 Syracuse (11) March 16 (11) San Diego State 65 57 Syracuse (11) At Wichita, Kan. March 17 (3) Michigan 99 Syracuse (11) March 18 At Detroit (3) Michigan 61 82 Michigan State (3) March 15 (3) Michigan 64 53 Michigan State (3) March 16 (14) Montana 47 78 Bucknell (14) At Los Angeles (3) Michigan 58 81 Duke (2) At Omaha, Neb. (7) Texas A&M 73 March 22 83 Rhode Island (7) March 23 March 16 (7) Texas A&M 86 62 Rhode Island (7) March 15 (10) Providence 69 78 Oklahoma (10) At Charlotte, N.C. March 18 (7) Texas A&M 72 Duke (2) March 17 At Pittsburgh (2) North Carolina 84 89 Duke (2) March 16 (2) North Carolina 65 87 Duke (2) March 15 (15) Lipscomb 66 67 Iona (15) EAST REGIONAL—March 13 EAST REGIONAL—March 13 WEST REGIONAL—March 14 MIDWEST REGIONAL—March 14 First Four (16) LIU-Brooklyn 61 (11) St. Bonaventure 65 (16) North Crolina Central 46 (11) Arizona State 56 At Dayton, Ohio (16) Radford 71 (11) UCLA 58 (16) Texas Southern 64 (11) Syracuse 60 on March 20 when the Statesmen 3-for-4 at the plate while Ray (2- Brady Weiss (2-for-2) and Austin Tuesday, Delta State used its more in the sixth and fi nished the WEEVILS were ranked No. 1 in the country for-5) and Rowton (2-for-4) also Brakebill (2-for-3) led the Weevils’ home fi eld in Cleveland, Miss. in game early by scoring fi ve times by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Continued from Page 1C had multi-hit afternoons. 10-hit offensive attack. much the same manner as UAM in the seventh to invoke the 10-run That made the Weevils 23-9 for the Saturday, it was Rowton’s Preseason All-American Andres had enjoyed Weevils Field on lead rule. season, going into this weekend’s eighth-inning single that scored Rios delivered the big blow in the March 20. In the contest between Ray and Rios each blasted long stand that, while being in fi rst is GAC series at Ouachita Baptist both Johnson and Sean Wagner nightcap—a second-inning grand two Top 25 teams, the Weevils balls against the Statesman, and nice, we are one bad series away University. Friday’s single game is from being third or fourth. With our slated to begin at 6 p.m. in Arka- and gave UAM the lead for good slam. Brakebill (2-for-2) was the hung tough until DSU scored four Ray (3-for-4) and Dylan Borman group of guys, I don’t think we will delphia; fi rst pitch for Saturday’s in the fi rst game. Johnson (2-for-4), lone Weevil to record multiple hits. runs in the bottom of the fi fth, two (2-for-3) had multi-hit days. take anyone lightly. We have had twinbill is scheduled for noon. excellent leadership all year and I After a non-conference contest don’t look for that to change. with Union (Tenn.) University next CORNER EXPRESS GAS “There is a lot of pressure being Tuesday at Weevils Field, UAM Sale at the top, but we have acknowl- returns to the road for its last GAC *VU]LU[PVUHS edged that and embraced it so series of the year away from Mon- ,[OHUVS far. We would rather be the team ticello. 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March 19 (1) Connecticut 72 71 Mississippi State (1) March 19 At Starkville, Miss. (8) Miami, Fla. 72 87 Syracuse (8) March 17 (9) Quinnipiac 46 56 Oklahoma State (9) March 17 (9) Quinnipiac 86 84 Oklahoma State (9) March 24 (1) Connecticut 94 89 Mississippi State (1) March 23 (5) Duke 72 77 Maryland (5) March 17 (5) Duke 66 60 Maryland (5) March 16 (12) Belmont 58 57 Princeton (12) (5) Duke 59 57 North Carolina State (4) At Athens, Ga. March 19 Final Four March 18 At Raleigh, N.C. (4) Georgia 68 Columbus, Ohio 62 North Carolina State (4) Semifi nals: March 30 March 17 (4) Georgia 40 National Championship: April 1 74 North Carolina St. (4) March 16 (13) Mercer 63 35 Elon (13) (1) Connecticut 89 73 Mississippi State (1) March 26 March 25 (6) South Florida 79 ALBANY KANSAS CITY 70 Iowa (6) (11) Buff alo 86 March 17 64 Creighton (11) March 17 (11) Buff alo 102 76 Creighton (11) At Tallahassee, Fla. March 19 (11) Buff alo 63 84 UCLA (3) March 19 At Los Angeles (3) Florida State 91 71 UCLA (3) March 17 (3) Florida State 65 86 UCLA (3) March 17 (14) ARK.-LITTLE ROCK 49 60 American (14) March 23 March 24 (2) South Carolina 65 73 UCLA (3) (7) California 62 73 Arizona State (7) March 16 (10) Virginia 56 65 Arizona State (7) March 17 (10) Virginia 68 (1) Mississippi State 58 62 Nebraska (10) At Columbia, S.C. March 18 (2) South Carolina 79 75 Texas (2) March 19 At Austin, Texas (2) South Carolina 63 83 Texas (2) March 16 (2) South Carolina 66 85 Texas (2) March 17 (15) North Carolina A&T 52 54 Maine (15) First round Second round Regional semifi nals Regional fi nals Regional fi nals Regional semifi nals Third round Second round (1) Notre Dame 99 74 Louisville (1) March 16 (1) Notre Dame 98 90 Louisville (1) March 16 (16) Cal. State-Northridge 81 42 Boise State (16) At South Bend, Ind. March 18 (1) Notre Dame 90 86 Louisville (1) (1) Notre Dame 61 March 18 At Louisville, Ky. (8) South Dakota State 74 84 Marquette (8) March 16 (9) Villanova 72 72 Marquette (8) March 16 (9) Villanova 81 65 Dayton (9) March 24 (1) Notre Dame 84 76 Louisville (1) March 23 (5) DePaul 90 70 Missouri (5) March 16 (5) DePaul 79 70 Fla. Gulf Coast (12) March 17 (12) Oklahoma 79 80 Florida Gulf Coast (12) March 18 (4) Texas A&M 84 59 Stanford (4) At College Station, Texas March 19 At Palo Alto, Calif. (4) Texas A&M 89 82 Stanford (4) March 16 (4) Texas A&M 80 90 Stanford (4) March 17 (13) Drake 76 68 Gonzaga (13) March 26 (1) Notre Dame 91 63 Louisville (1) March 25 (6) LSU 69 SPOKANE LEXINGTON 82 Oregon State (6) March 17 (11) Central Michigan 85 66 Oregon State (6) March 16 (11) Central Michigan 78 58 Western Kentucky (11) At Columbua, Ohio March 19 (11) Central Michigan 69 72 Oregon State (6) March 18 At Knoxville, Tenn. 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Retain copies of the materials you submit. 4C | Wednesday, April 4, 2018 SPORTS/OUTDOORS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 RAZORBACK ROUNDUP AGFC hears ’18-’19 hunting recommendations Cook, Shaffer tabbed as SEC’s best Special to the Advance the Wetland Reserve Program and to see them recognized for the high BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Southeastern Conference an- Wetland Reserve Easement Pro- level in which they serve the peo- nounced its annual gymnastics awards last Thursday morning, LITTLE ROCK—Biologists and gram. ple and resources of Arkansas.” naming University of Arkansas head coach Mark Cook the league’s staff with the Arkansas Game and • Approved the demolition of Meyer had an exceptional year Coach of the Year, while freshman standout Sarah Shaffer was Fish Commission offered the fi rst the work center at Petit Jean River in waterfowl enforcement. He tabbed as Freshman of the Year. The awards were voted on by the reading of recommendations for the WMA, which has been approved worked more than 300 hours of league’s head coaches following last weekend’s SEC Champion- 2018-19 hunting season to commis- for replacement. waterfowl enforcement alone and ship. sioners at the March monthly meet- • Approved the director to con- issued 59 waterfowl citations and In his 16th season as the head coach at Arkansas, Cook led the ing. vey 0.1 acres of the Eleven Point warnings with a wide variety of Razorbacks to a record season that was capped by a fi rst-place fi n- In addition to wording clarifi - River Access to a neighboring violations. ish in the fi rst session at the SEC Championship and a fi fth-place Newsletters cations and season date changes, landowner to resolve a property en- He arrested men for guiding fi nish overall, its highest since 2011. It was also just the third time many recommendations centered croachment issue. waterfowl on public land as well in program history that the Razorbacks have scored over 196 or on removing hunting restrictions Management Zone; and • Reverted possession of 22.7 as non-residents in possession of higher at the event. and offering increased hunting op- • The removal of the three-point acres deeded by Entergy to the a resident hunting license. He also At the SEC Championship last week, Cook’s Razorbacks led the portunities. rule in counties within the CWD AGFC in 1971 for a nursery pond caught violators shooting geese fi rst session with 10 All-SEC performances from six athletes, along Management Zone. on Lake Catherine. The nursery from the road in Cross County us- with three All-Freshman Team performances. “More than 40 percent of the staff In addition to staff recommen- pond has not been able to hold wa- ing a high-powered rifl e. He inves- Cook led Arkansas to the largest turnaround in the Southeastern recommendations expand hunting dations, commissioners asked for ter properly in decades and was last tigated a total of eight social media Conference this season. From this point last season, Arkansas has opportunities, and 46 percent are a waterfowl-hunting recommen- used in 1992. cases involving illegal waterfowl improved its RQS (Regional Qualifying Score) by 1.245 points, and clarifi cations to code language,” dation to be included in the public • Awarded Sgt. Frankie Tucker, activity and violating waterfowl its season average by 2.045 points. No other school in the confer- said AGFC Director Pat Fitts. “We comment survey. From communi- retiring enforcement offi cer at the guide services. ence has improved its RQS by more than 0.33 from this point last really want to focus on offering more to our hunters and remove cations with waterfowl hunters on Fort Smith Regional Offi ce, his Meyer also was involved in two season. The team was ranked No. 27 heading into regionals last public land, commissioners offered service sidearm. season, compared to No. 10 this year. some of the roadblocks to hunting.” rescue operations during winter Staff recommended opening the following package to be sub- • Awarded Capt. William Brown, 2017. He assisted the Cross Coun- Under Cook’s leadership, the Razorbacks set multiple records mitted for public opinion: retiring enforcement captain at the this season while dependent on six underclassmen competing 15 Alligator Zone 2 (south-central ty Sheriff’s Department and Cross Arkansas) to the annual alligator • The removal of shell restric- Camden Regional Offi ce, his ser- County Emergency Response routines. This season, Arkansas posted scores of 197 or higher in tions on WMAs; vice sidearm. three meets for the fi rst time in program history, including breaking hunt and making clarifi cations to Team in searching for a 40-year the code for possession of alliga- • The removal of reduced water- • Awarded Cpl. Todd Smith, re- old female that went missing in 10 its program record score against Arizona with a 197.275, and then fowl bag limits on WMAs; tiring enforcement offi cer at the again in Arkansas’ Tri meet against Denver and Iowa State with a tors and alligator hunting permit degree weather for fi ve hours. She requirements. • The prohibition of sur- Hot Springs Regional Offi ce, his was located by the search party un- 197.300. The Team has set a record high RQS three times this sea- face-drive motors on WMAs with service sidearm. son, including its fi nal score of 196.820. Biologists also recommended clothed and taken to a local hospi- a delayed effective date to allow • Approved the removal of out- Coming in at No. 10 in this week’s ranking, the Razorbacks hold reducing the cost of Private Land tal to be treated for hypothermia. owners of such motors time to fi nd dated and obsolete inventory with its highest ranking heading into regional competition since 2012. Elk Permits from $35 to $5, and His second rescue operation in- alternative motors for their boats an original cost of $897,427.03 Cook was previously named SEC Co-Coach of the year in 2008 and changes to streamline the applica- volved a juvenile who was injured on WMAs; and and a current net book value of 2016, making 2018 the fi rst time he’s the sole owner of the award. tion process so anyone who applies from a shotgun with an obstructed • The adjustment of WMA ac- $100,826.92. Shaffer ranks as the highest ranked freshman in the conference on may hunt until the annual elk quo- barrel. The youth was transport- cess to allow hunters to stop hunt- • Authorized the AGFC to pro- fl oor, coming in at 26th-nationally and seventh overall in the SEC. ta is reached, as long as they have ed to the local hospital, given 11 ing at noon, and be off the inundat- vide legal defense for an AGFC She has competed in the all-around in 9-of-12 meets this season, landowner permission. stitches and then released. The AGFC Bear Team recom- ed areas of WMAs by 1 p.m. wildlife offi cer in a civil suit. During the 2017-18 waterfowl and is the only nationally-ranked freshman from the conference in Meyer Mississippi Flyway the all-around, coming in at 40th nationally. She ranks in the top- mended an increase in the archery These recommendations will be season, he guided for mentored 100 on two more events, coming in at 53rd nationally on vault and quota for Bear Zone 1 from 205 to offered to the public through an Waterfowl Offi cer of the Year hunts on private property where 250, and also recommended that online survey at agfc.com to gather he personally called the ducks to 67th on bars. LITTLE ROCK—The Miss- The Tyler, Texas native has recorded scores of 9.900 or higher 10 hunters participating in permit- input for the next month, and com- the gun for youth hunters. He also ted fi rearms hunts on state-owned missioners will thoroughly review issippi Flyway Council recently helped organize and collect do- times this season, and leads the league’s freshmen with six scores of named Arkansas Wildlife Offi cer 9.900 or higher on the fl oor. Her score of 9.950 on fl oor in Arkansas’ wildlife management areas in Bear the results before any action is tak- nations for the 9th Annual Cross Zone 1 be allowed to take one bear en at the regularly scheduled Com- Cpl. Block Meyer of Cross County County Youth Outdoor Day. Tri meet against Denver and Iowa State marks the highest score on as its 2017 Waterfowl Protection the fl oor among the league’s freshmen. In that meet, she posted a incidentally during the hunt, if the mission meeting May 17. Hot fi shing spot: opportunity presents itself, regard- As part of expanding opportu- Offi cer of the Year. Meyer was season high 39.500 in the all-around, tied for the highest all-around selected from a vast fi eld of candi- Arkansas River score among freshmen in the conference. less of whether the quota is met. nity for hunters, the Commission authorized Fitts to enter purchase dates throughout the entire fl yway, In fi ve meets, she has recorded an all-around score of 39.300 Biologists recommended the le- The crappie bite is excellent in agreements for three properties to- including Alabama, Arkansas, Indi- or higher which is tops among the conference’s freshmen. In four galization of big-bore air rifl es that the Little Rock pool of the Arkan- taling 4,890 acres of new hunting ana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Lou- meets she has recorded multiple 9.900’s and was named the Fresh- meet certain criteria for white-tailed sas River, as well as in some tribu- access. The following purchases isiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis- man of the Week three times this season to lead the league. deer during modern gun season. taries nearby, according to our reg- were approved: sissippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee Shaffer is the third Razorback in program history to be named They also recommended the remov- ular Fishing Report contributors. • 975 acres adjacent to Cypress and the Canadian provinces of Sas- Freshman of the Year, joining Amanda Wellick, who won the award al of drawn permit requirements Tony Zimmerman of Zimmer- Bayou WMA in White County for katchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. in 2014, and Paige Zaziski who took the honor in 2015. to deer hunt on Cut-Off Creek and man’s Exxon says crappie are biting $2.9 million; This is the second time in Mey- Victoria, Rippee collect All-Region accolades Little Bayou WMAs, as well as the in 3-4 feet of water on black and • A 311-acre inholding in Gene er’s seven years with the AGFC youth hunt on Steve N. Wilson Raft chartreuse jigs. McSwain Sports In recognition of their standout efforts this season, redshirt senior Rush WMA in Newton County for that he has been bestowed this Creek Bottoms WMA. Another rec- Center tells us that crappie are ex- Pilar Victoria earned a place on the American Volleyball Coaches $725,000; and prestigious honor. ommendation was removal of the cellent at Clear Lake near England, Association All-South Region Team and sophomore setter Rachel • 3,604 acres adjacent to Beryl “Waterfowl hunting may have mentor requirement during youth with the fi sh at 5 feet in depth. Rippee was awarded the fi rst regional honor of her career with an hunting seasons for youth who Anthony Lower Ouachita WMA in put Arkansas on the map, but it’s offi cers like Cpl. Meyer that make Minnows or jigs are working. honorable mention nod. Arkansas now has at least one all-region passed Hunter Education. Union County for $4 million. sure we remain the duck hunting Hatchet Jack’s reports that crappie performer in seven-consecutive seasons. Victoria and Rippee are Since additional cases of chronic In other business, the Commis- capital of the world,” said Col. Greg are excellent in Lake Maumelle in now eligible for AVCA All-America consideration. wasting disease were discovered sion: Rae, AGFC chief of enforcement. the 3- to 14-foot range. If you’re in With the latest two selections, the program has 40 all-region cer- during the 2017-18 deer hunting • Approved a budget increase AGFC Director Pat Fitts echoed the Northwest Arkansas region and tifi cates spread among 25 student-athletes. Victoria becomes the season, biologists with the Re- of $275,000 to the Fisheries Divi- Rae’s comments, “This is a very too far to get to the Arkansas Riv- 12th Razorback with multiple honors while Rippee is the program’s search, Evaluation and Compliance sion to purchase 14 acres in Baxter proud moment for this agency and er, you might try Lake Fayetteville, fi rst all-region setter since the 2013 season. Division recommended the follow- County for a new regional offi ce. the State of Arkansas,” Fitts said. where the crappie bite is excellent Named an All-SEC performer last month, Victoria is the NCAA ing modifi cations to regulations: • Recognized 21 AGFC em- “Offi cers like Meyer always seem as well, and it’s good at Lake Se- leader with 634 kills and 705.0 points and is the only player in the • The addition of Benton, Wash- ployees with a total of 445 years to defl ect the spotlight, so it’s good quoyah, too. country to eclipse 600 kills and 700 points this season. She is fi rst ington, Crawford, Franklin and Se- of service for their commitment to in the SEC and ranks second nationally with 5.47 kills per set and bastian counties to the CWD Man- the people and natural resources of 6.08 points per set, both fi gures representing single-season program agement Zone; Arkansas. records. The newest member of the program’s 1,000-kill club, Vic- • The creation of a two-tiered car- • Approved a grant agreement to EARTHLINK INTERNET toria tallied double digits (kills) in 29 of 30 matches with at least 20 cass movement restriction, so deer Henderson State University to pro- HIGH SPEED INTERNET kills in 16 matches including four 30-kill performances. from Tier 1 (Boone, Carroll, Mad- vide a boat, motor and trailer from Victoria is third in the SEC with a team-leading 15 double-dou- ison and Newton counties) would surplus inventory for conservation bles including the program’s fi rst 20-20 effort—26 kills and 20 digs not be allowed outside that tier, and research at the Simonson Biologi- at Ole Miss—since 2010. She was second on the team with 312 deer from Tier 2 (Benton, Craw- cal Field Station on DeGray Lake. digs and 2.69 digs per set, both career highs. 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Debt Balance Issued and Other Checks Paid and Other Paid Earned Charged Distribution Distribution 0000 TREASURY EQUITY (12,142,203.02) ------(12,142,203.02) 1000 County General 99,413.72 1,300,430.04 1,468,696.61 1,146,181.16 - - 3,387,990.61 125,000.00 257,197.97 23,655.72 14,681.66 (1,056.94) 207,252.51 1/4 SPECIAL SALES 1801 1,870,127.33 712,569.17 - 7,100.63 - - - - - 13,908.74 - - 2,575,888.39 TAXES 1 Cent Sales Tax 1802 395,000.00 ------395,000.00 - - - - - Investment Drew County One- 1803 119.79 1,221,960.65 - 8,119.25 - - - 1,005,000.00 - 10,458.66 - - 214,741.03 Cent Sales Tax General-Excess Sales 1804 1,175,378.70 2,851.67 ------1,178,230.37 Tax Funds Court Room Security 1806 - 2,000.00 ------2,000.00 Fund 1900 Court House Grant 2,265.09 4.04 ------2,269.13 CF GRANT(PATROL 1902 49,144.22 21,000.00 - - - - 70,003.06 - - - - - 141.16 CARS) 2000 County Road Fund 3,168,153.60 1,493,948.74 - 176,487.14 - - 1,083,846.93 - - 32,237.31 - - 3,722,505.24 County Road Invest- 2001 250,802.95 ------250,802.95 ment-UBT County Road Invest- 2003 251,231.92 ------251,231.92 ment-CB&T One-Cent Special 2800 3,305,883.47 2,104,489.82 - 21,567.84 - - 2,969,531.45 - - 42,056.20 252.20 - 2,420,101.28 Road Sales Tax Treasurer's Automa- 3000 57,361.47 136.18 - 18,451.96 - - 4,740.00 - - - - - 71,209.61 tion Fund Collector's Automa- 3001 34,772.46 400.18 - 39,704.78 - - 43,402.35 - - - - - 31,475.07 tion Fund Circuit Court Auto- 3002 16,698.69 2,037.15 - 26.82 - - - - - 40.05 - - 18,722.61 mation Fund Assessor's 79 Amend- 3004 8,525.46 3,474.37 - 27.58 - - - - - 69.02 - - 11,958.39 ment County Clerk's Cost 3005 5,911.55 2,614.30 - 23.32 - - - - - 52.02 - - 8,497.15 Fund County Recorder's 3006 26,304.39 100,018.74 75,000.00 1,077.35 - - 189,883.37 - - 2,000.20 - - 10,516.91 Cost Fund Southeast Regional 3008 338,328.66 26,240.54 - 194,209.30 - - 312,403.57 - - 4,161.78 - - 242,213.15 Library County Sanitation 3009 78,455.72 775,178.42 - 6,842.19 - - 844,345.09 - - 13,793.75 84.29 - 2,253.20 Fund Countywide Reap- 3011 18,499.25 112,293.96 - - - - 98,333.30 27,393.33 - - - - 5,066.58 praisal Child Support Col- 3012 7,809.42 2,013.56 ------9,822.98 lection Game & Fish Educa- 3013 899.71 - - 9.67 - - - - - (18.36) 918.07 - 9.67 tion Fund Sheriff 's Communica- 3014 45,928.70 6,798.48 - 83.61 - - 4,266.73 - - 134.12 - - 48,409.94 tion Fund 3015 Drug Forfeiture Fund 13,845.91 760.01 - 13.77 - - 430.67 - - 14.67 - - 14,174.35 Act 1188 $5.00 3017 188,260.29 90,429.65 - 613.17 - - 98,991.71 - - 1,798.94 - - 178,512.46 Fee(Jail) 3019 Boating Safety Fund 12,079.33 1,562.12 - 14.94 - - 314.88 - - 30.76 - - 13,310.75 3020 Countywide 911 47,748.26 331,217.91 - 1,036.26 - - 301,464.95 - - 6,429.45 - - 72,108.03 3024 Public Defender 58,787.06 110,026.66 1,949.28 1,101.66 - - 100,924.62 - - 2,198.20 - - 68,741.84 10TH JUDICAL DIST 3028 5,706.56 551.50 - - - - - 1,103.74 - - - - 5,154.32 DRUG COURT Juvenile Probation 3031 28,262.89 3,644.84 - 96.29 - - 8,453.34 - - 71.90 - - 23,478.78 Fees Prosecuting Attorney 3400 44,601.46 160,860.72 - 0.23 - - 206,557.11 - - 3.17 - - (1,097.87) 10th Jud Dist. 10th Judicial District 3401 - - 1,103.74 - - - 1,103.74 ------Drug Court Drew Memorial 3402 294,319.99 651.32 58,608.00 5.63 - - - - - 13.01 - - 353,571.93 Hospital Reserve USDA Hospital Loan 3404 0.01 828,330.12 - - - - - 58,608.00 - - 781,932.12 - (12,209.99) Project Monticello District 3409 23,537.26 12,552.07 - 112.78 - - - - - 247.81 - - 35,954.30 Court Hospital Construc- 3410 - 14,513,423.89 - - - - 14,513,423.89 ------tion Funds Hospital Maintenance 3411 - 5,374.52 - 2,048.39 - - - - - 201.70 11,604.14 - (4,382.93) Fund Hospital Bond, Gen- 3413 - 46,317.84 - 349,578.51 - - - - - 7,491.08 388,405.27 - (0.00) eral Obligation Veterans Memorial 3414 1,802.42 3.50 ------1,805.92 Maint. Fund J A G Grant(Justice 3502 1.51 ------1.51 Assistance Grant) Emergency Mgt. Pre- 3507 (9,066.07) 16,352.69 50,000.00 0.41 - - 52,810.84 - - 3.17 - - 4,473.02 paredness Grant AUTOMATED 3511 RECORDS SYSTEMS 17.68 ------17.68 GRANT 3512 LLEBG GRANT 70.85 3,495.93 ------3,566.78 Court Accountabilty 3514 5,666.00 13,334.00 ------19,000.00 Grant Fund Treasurer's Commis- 6000 184,549.55 - - - 188,920.78 - - - 184,549.55 - - - 188,920.78 sion Collector's Commis- 6001 - 51,263.47 - 887,969.94 - - - - 939,233.41 - - - (0.00) sion Fund COLLECTOR'S 6002 UNAPPORTIONED - 8,879,698.33 ------8,879,698.33 - - - - FUNDS Delinquent Personal 6004 - 332,421.69 ------332,421.69 - - - - Tax Fund Delinquent Real 6005 - 259,239.45 ------259,239.45 - - - - Estate Tax Fund 6006 Timber Tax Fund - 5.15 - 73,748.15 - - - - - 1,390.70 72,362.60 - (0.00) 6008 State Land Sales Fund - 46,699.00 ------46,699.00 - - - - 6009 County Law Library 25,694.03 6,960.07 868.32 46.75 - - - - - 138.04 49.86 - 33,381.27 ADMINISTRATION 6010 - 76,894.62 - 702.80 - - - 44,120.88 - 1,380.55 32,095.99 - - OF JUSTICE FUND GAME & FISH COM- 6012 - 12,340.00 - 98.57 - - - - - 246.80 12,191.77 - - MISSION Common School 6013 8,289.56 16.07 ------8,305.63 Fund Electronic Transfer 6400 11.28 1,105,264.26 ------1,082,015.17 - 23,260.37 (EFTPS) COLLINS-COM- 6500 - 9,805.03 ------9,805.03 - - INTO FIRE DEPT LACEY/LADELLE 6501 - 9,805.03 ------9,805.03 - - FIRE DEPT CLEAR CREEK FIRE 6502 - 9,805.02 ------9,805.02 - - DEPT 6503 SELMA FIRE DEPT - 9,805.02 ------9,805.02 - - WINCHESTER FIRE 6507 - 9,805.01 ------9,805.01 - - DEPARTMENT PAGE 8C • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net CITY OF MONTI- 6600 - 18,333.65 - 164,404.45 - - - - - 3,465.70 179,272.40 - - CELLO, GENERAL CITY OF MONTI- 6601 - 5,602.87 - 48,892.32 - - - - - 1,031.50 53,463.69 - - CELLO, ROAD TAX CITY OF MONTI- 6602 - 4,073.94 - 35,531.22 - - - - - 749.90 38,855.26 - - CELLO, PENSION CITY OF TILLAR, 6603 - 408.68 - 1,922.16 - - - - - 44.02 2,286.82 - - GENERAL Annual Financial Report The Bond indebtedness of Drew County is: Drew Co. Ref & Imp Bonds 2013 $4,290,000.00 Drew Co Sales & Use tax Bands 2016 $9,480,000.00 USDA Rural Development $8,104,917.58 USDA Rural Development $2,697,515.26 The Short-term indebtedness of Drew County is: Commercial Bank & Trust $1,355.922.29 Union Bank & Trust $2,794,268.65 THE ABOVE COUNTY OPERATION AND FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE ABOVE DATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DOES NOT REPORT ON THE FOLLOWING ENTITY: COUNTY HOSPI- TAL, AGENCY & TRUST FUNDS. IN ADDITION, THE ABOVE DATA REPRESENTS UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CLERK’S CERTIFICATE STATE OF ARKANSAS, COUNTY OF DREW I, LYNA GULLEDGE, COUNTY CLERK, WITHIN AND FOR THE COUNTY AFORESAID DO HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY THAT THE ABOVE CONTAINS A TRUE AND COMPLETE RECORD OF THE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS FROM JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017 AS SHOWN BY THE RECORDS OF MY OFFICE AND THE RECORDS OF THE TREASURER’S OFFICE AS OF THIS DATE. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL AS SUCH CLERK ON THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 2018. /s/Lyna Gulledge Drew County Clerk #97077 4/4 mmm IMPORTANT NOTICE PROPOSED BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES STATE OF MICHIGAN TOGETHER WITH TAX LEVY FOR 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION The shareholders (members) of the Bradley County Farmers As- FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2019 TO sociation, Inc. (also known as the Farmers Co-Op) are hereby ad- OAKLAND COUNTY vised that a meeting has been called by the President and Board of AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2020 Case No. 17-853568-NA Directors to convene on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6:00 p.m., at the Activities Center Building of the First Baptist Church of Warren, AR PUBLICATION OF HEARING (310 S. Main). The Board of Directors of Drew Central School District of Drew (NOTICE TO PUTATIVE FATHER) County, Arkansas in compliance with the requirements of Ark. Code The purpose of this meeting is to consider and then vote on the pro- Ann.§ 6-13-622 and Amendment 74 of the Constitution of the State posed dissolution of the Bradley County Farmers Association, Inc. of Arkansas, has prepared, approved, and does hereby make public a In the Matter of: Raymon Lamar ELLISON, As most are probably aware, the cooperative store closed in 2016. proposed budget of expenditures for the district in 2015-16 together Alexis Renee & Zavier Quashawn YARRO The usual creditors have been paid in full. The inventory and other with a supporting tax rate as follows: & August MCCREE tangible assets have been sold, and now the real property has been 1. Salary Fund Expenditures $3,875,000.00 sold. There are funds remaining to the Cooperative. The Board of 2. Instructional Expense $2,790,000.00 Take Notice: Directors met on March 6, 2018, and voted to recommend to the 3. Maintenance & Operation Exp. $ 880,000.00 $ SHWLWLRQ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG ZLWK WKLV FRXUW UHJDUGLQJ WKH IROORZLQJ shareholders, at a meeting held for that purpose, that the Coopera- 4. Pupil Transportation Expense $ 740,000.00 minor(s): tive be dissolved, and the assets be distributed. If a majority of the 5. Other Operating Expense $ 490,500.00 August MCCREE who was born on 08/09/2015 in Arkansas. shareholders in attendance and by Ballot vote in favor of dissolution 6. Non-bonded Debt Payment $ 0.00 then, after payment of expenses of the dissolution and a small reserve 7. Bonded Debt Payment $ 323,710.00 The mother of the minor(s) is Jennifer Renee WYRICK. If you IRUFRQWLQJHQFLHVWKHRI¿FHUVDQGGLUHFWRUVZLOOSURFHHGWRSD\RII 8. Building Fund Expense $ 200,000.00 DUHRUPD\EHWKHQDWXUDOIDWKHU\RXVKRXOGDSSHDUDW7KH2DNODQG &HUWL¿FDWHVRI(TXLW\WKDWDUHYDOLGDQGSURSHUO\SUHVHQWHGIRUSD\- 9. Dedicated Maint. & Op. Exp. $ 0.00 &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 17HOHJUDSK5G 3RQWLDF 0LFKLJDQ RQ ment, and then purchase the outstanding shares of the Cooperative 5/15/2018 at 1:00 pm to state any interest you may have in the mi- presented for payment according to the procedure prescribed by the 39.9 Total Mills School Tax QRU V )DLOXUHWRDSSHDUDWWKLVKHDULQJLVDGHQLDORILQWHUHVWLQWKH Board of Directors. PLQRU V ZDLYHURIQRWLFHIRUDOOVXEVHTXHQWKHDULQJVDQGDZDLYHU This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax levy of a right to appointment of an attorney. Failure to appear at this All eligible shareholders are encouraged to be present at this meet- proposed above includes 25 mills for the maintenance and operation KHDULQJ&28/'5(68/7,13(50$1(177(50,1$7,212) ing and vote on this proposed dissolution, or vote by Ballot. This no- of schools, -0- dedicated maintenance and operation mills dedicated 3$5(17$/5,*+76 tice is being prominently published in various newspapers to inform for -0- purposes, and 14.9 mills for debt service previously voted those shareholders who have failed to keep their contact information as a continuing debt service tax pledged for the retirement of ex- #97076 4/4 current with the Cooperative. If shareholders vote in favor of dis- isting bonded indebtedness. The district may use surplus revenues mmm solving the Cooperative, then the Board of Directors may possibly produced each year by debt service millage for other purposes. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING announce on what time table such payments might be expected. The Given this 3rd day of April, 2018 Board of Directors, pursuant to Section 7 of the Association Bylaws, Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted on has determined that shareholders that hove not patronized the Asso- Drew Central School District April 23, 2018, at 3:30 o’clock p.m., by or on behalf of the Coun- ciation since January 1, 2003, are not eligible to vote and their shares Drew County, Arkansas ty Judge of Drew County, Arkansas (the “County”) in the County are canceled but may receive refund of One Dollar ($1.00) if applied /s/Jason Cater, -XGJH¶V2I¿FHRQWKH6HFRQG)ORRURIWKH'UHZ&RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH for before April 24, 2018. 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