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Supporting Ag in Arkansas Toni Perry, Robin Scott, La News This Week UAM rescinds Jerry Webb becomes second AD off er perfect Professor Pigskin 1C 4C ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN 75¢ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCECE 18701870 City Council Williams endures hears plans for airport as DC’s ‘champion’ BY ASHLEY FOREMAN news last week. “Mr. BY ASHLEY FOREMAN [email protected] Williams also had [email protected] strong ties to the Mon- ticello School District. With two council members ab- “When I think about He will be remembered sent, the Monticello City Coun- the word ‘champion,’ as a dedicated educa- cil meeting was called to order I think about Mr. Bil- tor who possessed the by Mayor David Anderson at ly Williams,” Melissa heart of a teacher and 6 p.m. Tuesday night. Bever- Vincent, the Drew Cen- Billy Williams the love for all chil- ly Hudson, Ward 4, and Cedric tral High School princi- dren. Leonard, Ward 1, were absent pal, said Monday. “Because he mentored many from the meeting. Williams passed away sud- new superintendents, his influ- Bennie Ryburn III addressed denly on Sept. 18 while working ence has had a positive impact the council members about up- on his family farm. He was in on other Arkansas districts. He dating the fuel system at the his sixth year as superintendent will be greatly missed by us all.” Monticello airport. He told the at the Drew Central School Dis- But none more in education council that the Airport Com- trict. than his co-workers in ‘Pirate mission had applied for and re- He began his educational ca- Nation,” as he loved to call ceived a grant from State Aero- reer in 1975 as a graduate assis- DCSD. nautics to replace the outdated tant coach at Henderson State “He was a man of great vi- fueling system. University and went on to coach sion,” Trudy Jackson, DC Ele- The total cost for the project basketball in Texas and Arkan- mentary School principal, said. is $56,646 and the grant will pay sas at the high school and col- “He had such a vision for our for 90 percent of the project; the lege level before moving to ad- school and a positive perception city of Monticello will only be ministration. about most things. He always responsible for 10 percent. The Williams made that transition put students first and knew the council unanimously approved in Southeast Arkansas, serv- importance of community in- the resolution. ing as principal at Fordyce and volvement. He was a great men- For the third month in a row, Monticello high schools. He tor and model of how to talk to no one from the Parks and Rec- then received his superintendent people.” reation committee was present certificate and led the Woodlawn In addition to his full-time to give an update. School District before coming to job as DCSD superintendent, Monticello Economic Devel- Drew Central. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent Williams served on the Drew opment Commission Director “I was saddened to hear that Memorial Health System board, Nita McDaniel gave her regular A FITTING TRIBUTE In a brief ceremony before last Thursday’s Drew Central-Rison junior high football game at our friend and neighbor has several professional administra- monthly report. Mike Pennington Stadium, members of the DC student council—along with members of the Junior Pirates—release died,” Monticello School Dis- 42 red and white balloons, one for each year he had been in education, as a tribute to late Drew Central School tion boards, was a member of She told the members that a trict Superintendent Sandra District Superintendent Billy Williams. The junior high game was the fi rst sporting event held at the school since Lanehart said upon hearing the lease agreement had been signed Williams’ sudden death on Sept. 18. See CHAMPION Page 6A with Project No. 416 on the old Drew Foam building and that she had responded to a retail in- quiry. McDaniel also told the crowd DCSD board holds HERE WE GROW AGAIN that she was in contact with rep- resentatives from AT&T about the lack of cell signal in Monti- cello. She assured everyone that subdued session she was going to stay on top of that conversation until she re- ceived a clear answer. BY HAROLD COGGINS Christmas bonuses were increased “We were able to successful- [email protected] from $1,000 to $2,000 for full-time ly transfer the Zilka project land employees, from $500 to $1,000 for back to the MEDC,” McDan- In their fi rst regular meeting since part-time employees, and to $600 for iel added. “And Enviropak is the sudden death of District Super- full-time bus drivers and $300 for currently hiring and expects to intendent Billy Williams, the Drew part-time bus drivers. create 30-38 jobs in Monticello Central School District School After an elongated executive ses- once they are in full swing.” Board met Tuesday night. The meet- sion, the board announced Barnes’ After brief discussion, no ac- ing had been postponed from its new title, along with naming Lance tion was taken on the issue of regular Thursday slot because of the Smalley a part-time high school letting Dr. Joe Miles construct events happening in the district. math teacher and Lakeshia Suber on the city’s right-of-way near Board president Mike Pennington a principal’s secretary. The board his dental office of North Hy- opened the meeting with the chair also accepting the resignation of att Street. Miles was not at the normally used by the superintendent Rebekah DeWitt, a part-time high meeting. vacant, and board member Rene school math teacher. Sativa Carpenter and Felicia Knowles delivered a moving trib- Other personnel recommenda- Morrison from Options, Inc were ute to Williams before and after she tions made Tuesday were the 21st present to present information called for a moment of silence in his CCLC tutors. about the changes and advances memory. For elementary school, the teach- to Options. Carpenter addressed Pennington then invited Kim ers were Erica Hanson, Jelisa Childs, the council members about be- Barnes, the assistant superintendent Jennifer Knowles, Adruna Simpson, ing re-added to the city’s budget. who was elevated to the title of In- Eva Arrington (a substitute), Kristi- No action was taken last night terim DCSD Superintendent, to the na Meeks, Titiana Brown, Melanie Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian but the council agreed it will table as the board conducted its reg- Brotherton and coordinator Nola consider the request at budget ular business. Gober. Crystal Jackson was recom- ANOTHER RIBBON-CUTTING Staff members of Comprehensive Pain Care, a new medical facility time. In somewhat of a surprise move— mended as an elementary aide. located at 201 North Slemmons Street, gather with members of the Monticello-Drew County Chamber The next council meeting is and Williams’ fi nal act for the dis- For middle school, the teachers of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of the business last Friday. “It is always exciting to wel- the fourth Tuesday of October, trict, a tearful Rena McCone, the come another new business to Monticello,” Chamber Executive Director Glenda Nichols said. Oct. 23. DCSD business manager, said—the See DCSD Page 6A Readers’ Choice Awards are announced Weevil Welcome set for Tuesday The Advance-Monticello- options locally. At 6 p.m. next Tuesday, the Monticello-Drew County Cham- nian is proud to present the Some categories had hands- ber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Weevil Welcome cookout will 2018 “Best of the Best” Read- down winners while others be held in McCloy Park. This activity is organized each year ers’ Choice Awards in a special were very close, often with by the city and the chamber to provide an opportunity to show section of today’s newspaper. only a few votes separating community appreciation for all University of Arkansas at From George Harris, who the winners. Monticello employees and their families. was voted the Best Citizen; And each year, ballots of “We are extremely proud of UAM’s growth and the valuable to The Woods of Monticel- the readers who participate in contributions made to our region by the personnel affi liated with lo Health and Rehabilitation the Advance-Monticellonian’s this outstanding institution,” Chamber Executive Director Glenda Center, which was tabbed No. Readers’ Choice Awards are Nichols said. “Weevil Welcome offers an excellent opportunity to 1 in the All-Around Business worth money. meet new faculty and staff and to visit with long-time friends.” category; to Ameca Restau- All the ballots collected are Dinner tickets for the general public are on sale at the cham- rant, which was voted the folded and put into a tub once ber of commerce for $5 each. UAM personnel and families are All-Around Restaurant—and Patricia Wilkinson the contest ends. One ballot free. There will be door prizes donated by local businesses, a received the most fi rst-place is drawn and the reader who “great” cookout and an opportunity to help celebrate the con- awards with four; to Ray’s, ic, it does give a good picture turned in that ballot wins $100. tinuing success of UAM, Nichols noted. which took the most awards of who the Advance-Monti- In the recent Readers’ For more information, contact the chamber office at 870- (12) for the second year in a cellonian’s readers think pro- Choice Award balloting, the 367-6741. row, all the winners are in there. vides the best foods, business- participation winner was Pa- While the poll is unscientif- es, services and health care tricia Wilkinson. INDEX Opinion ..............4A PAGE Calendar ............2A Religion .............3B Classifi eds .......
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