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BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] nominate In November 2016, Monticello doctor Jeffrey Reinhart received an Emergency Order of Suspension of his Arkansas Medical License from the Arkansas State Medical Board. Anderson Immediately, Reinhart took leave BY HAROLD COGGINS further moved Anderson be elect- from his practice. [email protected] ed by acclamation. With no further His appearance was to have business, the special convention ad- come before the ASMB in its Feb- In what was likely the shortest journed. ruary meeting but, according to the meeting any of them could recall, However, before the members Board’s attorney, Kevin O’Dwyer, members of the Democratic Party dispersed, Anderson was given the Dr. Reinhart’s attorney requested a of Drew County nominated Interim opportunity to speak. continuance. The Monticello phy- Monticello Mayor David Anderson “I want to than the committee for sician’s hearing is now scheduled to be the party’s candidate in the your trust in me,” the Democratic for April 6-7. May 9 special mayoral election. mayoral candidate said. “I’ll do my The reason for the continuance Anderson and Independent Ron- best to see the city is run properly is unknown, O’Dwyer noted but ny Carr have now declared their and everybody will be treated equal- added that no agreement has been intentions to fi ll out Zack Tucker’s ly as long as I am mayor. I have the reached between Reinhart and the unexpired term. Tucker, who was experience and I think I can do a ASMB. The disciplinary hearing charged in late 2016 with abuse of good job.” is not Reinhert’s fi nal recourse, offi ce and tampering with public re- Should Anderson be elected on O’Dywer pointed out—even cords, resigned as Mayor in January May 9, he would simply continue though he will not appear before as part of a plea bargain. the work to which the Monticello the Board again. DPDC Chair Kathy Borchardt City Council appointed him to im- “If he has a hearing and the called the special convention to or- mediately after Tucker resigned. Board makes a fi nding and issues der Monday, and it took DPDC Sec- A former mayor, the 70-year-old an order,” O’Dwyer said of Dr. Re- retary Marsha Winkelpleck longer Anderson said after the convention inhart’s scheduled April apperance, to call the roll than it did to conduct he felt he had an obligation to the “it is fi nal, (but) he will then have the business for which the conven- people of Monticello to seek another the right to appeal that decision to tion was called. After the roll call, stay in the Mayor’s offi ce. Circuit Court.” Borchardt called for a motion to “I’m a lifelong resident,” he In November, the ASMB sus- open the fl oor to nominations and, smiled. “My mother was a lifelong pended Reinhart for “the habitual Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian upon receiving such, James Ross resident. My grandmother was a life- use of alcohol to such an extent as ACCEPTING THE NOMINATION Interim Monticello Mayor David Anderson thanks those attending the special nominated Anderson. long resident. I’m a third-generation to render himself incapable of exer- county convention of the Democratic Party of Drew County for their confi dence in him after the convention nomi- DPDC Treasurer Ron Echols cising that degree of skill and judg- nated Anderson to run in the May 9 special mayoral election Monday night at the Drew County Courthouse. them moved nominations cease and See DEMS Page 6A ment in the care of his patients.” The license suspension meant that Reinhart’s license to practice medicine in Arkansas had been re- moved for a certain period of time due to the disciplinary action, ac- Election complaint against County Clerk dismissed cording to the Board’s defi nition. The ASMB is charged by the Gen- BY HAROLD COGGINS ballot and voters have the right to cast their ities, when and where the alleged activities Election did not begin until Oct. 24, 2016. eral Assembly to protect the health, [email protected] votes on these measures. Immediately, after occurred, and supporting facts surrounding Miller’s complaint states that Gulledge be- safety and welfare of the people of the hearing on October 10, Mrs. Gulledge the allegations.” gan making these comments about the ini- the state of Arkansas. The Board On the Friday before the November 2016 began telling voters who picked up sample The report went on to say the allegation tiatives on Oct. 10—and this was the only was established by the Medical General Election, a complaint was fi led by ballots to ‘ignore’ the 15 measures because that Gulledge infl uenced voters during early allegation pertaining to when the alleged Practices Act, Act 65 of 1955 and Drew County resident Nancy Miller against the votes would not be counted. She has also voting is essentially an allegation of elec- comments were made. Act 289 of 1957, from which the Drew County Clerk Lyna Gulledge. In a let- told some voters that they can cast a vote tioneering and that these statements would Board is empowered to license and The SBEC added that even if the Board ter dated Feb. 3, the State Board of Election or not because the votes are not going to be not be prohibited unless they fell within the regulate the practice of medicine. were to read the complaint as stating the The medical board consists of 14 Commissioners dismissed the complaint. counted. types of prohibited electioneering defi ned by comments were made from Oct. 10 through members appointed by the gover- The complaint read, “The Hon. Lyna “Comments such as theses, coming from Arkansas Code Annotated 7-1-103(a)(9). As the election, “the complaint still fails to state nor for six-year terms. Gulledge, Drew County Clerk, has been in- the County Clerk in her offi cial capacity, in- stated in Miller’s complaint, the SBEC ruled, that the comments were made in the court- According to Board records, fl uencing voters to not cast a vote on initia- fl uence voters to not cast a vote on the mea- the allegations do not articulate the necessary house or any other polling site.” Reinhart’s license was suspend- tives appearing on the General Election 2016 sures, which is unethical.” elements of prohibited electioneering under Although the SBEC report said the com- ed in 1994 because he was “being ballot. There were 15 local initiatives for the In a staff report of docket No. SBEC2016- Arkansas election law. plaint implied Gulledge’s comments were charged with a violation of Arkan- city of Monticello certifi ed to appear on the 023, which is Miller’s complaint, fi led on “This is because the statements were not made in the courthouse it does not clearly sas Code 17-93-409-(8), that is the November 8, 2016 ballot. A lawsuit was fi led Jan. 3, the State Board of Election Commis- clearly alleged to have been made in a poll- state the location of the alleged violation as habitual and intemperate or exces- against the initiatives and the judge ordered sioners stated that while the complaint met ing place and, even if they were, the state- required. The report pointed out that “even if sive use of scheduled narcotics or that the votes for the 15 initiatives would not all requirements with regard to form and ments did not regard a candidate or issue on the alleged statements were made in a poll- be counted. timeliness, “the complaint must clearly state the ballot,” the report read. See REINHART Page 6A See ELECTION Page 6A “However, all 15 initiatives remain on the the alleged election irregularities or illegal- Early voting for the November General

Drew Central School Board DMH AUXILIARY HELPS LOCAL FOUNDATION Drew County conducts regular business highway bids BY ASHLEY FOREMAN tain criteria that had to be met are approved [email protected] including at least one loop. Stu- dents worked as teams to design In a regularly scheduled meet- and build the roller coasters. At Special to the Advance ing, the Drew Central School the end of the project, a marble The Arkansas State High- Board met to discuss the Middle was placed in the opening of the way Commission has ap- School Students of the Month, coaster and released. The goal proved a bid for improvements roller-coaster projects, Southeast was for the marble to stay in and to a roadway in Drew County, Arkansas Literacy Council win- ride the coaster until the end. according to Arkansas State ners, the local Veterans of For- SEARK Literacy Council Highway and Transportation eign Wars writing contest win- members met in January at the Department offi cials. ner and a potential new building DC Middle School library to The purpose of this project bond. present awards to local students is to resurface four miles of Middle School Principal Patti who won the Young Author’s U.S. Highway 425 between Smith presented to the board the Writing contests. The winners Arkansas Highway 172 and teachers’ picks for February Stu- from Drew Central were sixth Old Warren Road, near Mon- dent of the Month—fifth grade, graders Sabrina Day and Karlan Photo courtesy of Ember Davis ticello. Annabelle Glenn and Ty Bur- Bright. Pine Bluff Sand & Grav- ton; sixth grade, Sam Wallis and Seventh-grade English teacher GENEROUS GIFT Members of the Drew Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (above) present Southeast Arkansas el Company of Pine Bluff Health Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Norris (second from right, front row) and hospital CEO Scott Heaven White; seventh grade, Amy Outlaw noted she worked was awarded the contract at with her students on a writing Barrilleaux (far right, front row) with a check for $100,000 at their most recent meeting. The auxiliary pledge Messiah Davis and Jessi Sturgis; fi nancially supports the hospital expansion project. The DMH Auxiliary is a member of the Arkansas Hospital $2,220,832.62.Construction and eighth grade, Weston Cater contest for the local Veterans of Auxiliary Association. Members donate their time, talents and energy to support DMH patients and their families is scheduled to begin in one to and Hailey Quillen. Foreign Wars. Katelyn Bostian through volunteer roles in most areas of the hospital. Throughout the year, the auxiliary raises funds through three weeks, weather permit- Then, eighth-grade Science was chosen as the winner and ad- jewelry, scrub, omelet and continuous hospital gift shop sales. Ongoing fundraising provides scholarships to ting. Completion is expected teacher Jessica Forrest gave a vanced to the state competition University of Arkansas at Monticello students pursuing the health care fi eld as well as allows for purchases of in mid-2017. presentation alongside her stu- where she placed fourth overall. material and equipment to improve the patient experience at DMH. Correction: The Advance-Monticellonian dents on roller coasters. In the The board also approved a inadvertently reported in last Wednesday’s edition that the hospital gift shop had been closed because of smoke class, students were given vari- new building bond which they damage. While some inventory was damaged when smoke from the demolition of the former main entrance INDEX Opinion ...... 4A ous discarded items from around hope to work with an architect canopy during the hospital expansion construction spread into the adjacent gift shop, triggering the building’s Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B campus and told to build a roller to develop a fieldhouse for the fi re alarms on Feb. 2, the DMH Auxiliary was grateful to have no interruption in the gift shop’s regular hours of Classifi eds ...... 7C Sports ...... 1C coaster. The coasters had cer- sports programs. operation. We apologize for our error and any disruption in the gift shop operation it might have caused. Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B OUR 146TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER 7 • 24 PAGES Subscribe Today! QHZV‡VSRUWV‡FODVVLÀHGV SHU

SEACAC 2017 Public Hearing Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will conduct a Public Meeting for its service area. SEACAC serves Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew Counties. The meeting will be held to discuss current interest/needs in the county. The public is strongly encouraged to attend. The schedule of meetings is as follows: Bradley County: February 21, 2017, 5:30 p.m., Southeast AR Community Action, 1208 N. Myrtle, Warren Ashley County: February 23, 2017, 9:00 a.m., Ashley City Courthouse (Annex), 206 E. Jefferson, Hamburg Chicot County: February 23, 2017, 11:00 a.m., Old Sim- mons Bank Building, 417 Main St., Lake Village Drew County: February 23, 2017, 5:30 p.m., Western Siz- zlin’ Restaurant, 436 Hwy. 425 N, Monticello Desha County: February 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m., Municipal Complex Building, 901 Holly St., Hwy. 278 West, McGehee 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 3A Great American Cleanup launches March 20 in Arkansas

Special to the Advance by the Keep Arkansas Beauti- Cleanup featured 160 local events Arkansans to make a positive im- dinate an event in their commu- KAB will also provide cleanup ful Commission and runs from across the state involving near- pact on the environment, the state nity or volunteer for a local event materials and supplies, such as LITTLE ROCK—Arkansans March 20 through May 31. ly 7,000 Arkansans, who picked and their local communities,” can register at www.KeepArkan- T-shirts, trash bags, gloves and statewide are encouraged to All Arkansans are encouraged up more than 290,000 pounds of said Elizabeth Philpott, KAB vol- sasBeautiful.com or email info@ safety vests to local events, while beautify their communities by co- to get involved in this effort litter and collected over 839,000 unteer program manager. “We en- keeparkansasbeautiful.com. Co- supplies last. ordinating a cleanup in the Keep to improve the environmental pounds of bulky waste, from courage Arkansans to participate ordinators may visit KeepAr- For more information, vis- America Beautiful Great Ameri- quality and standard of living in roughly 780 miles of roadway by coordinating a cleanup and kansasBeautiful.com to access it KeepArkansasBeautiful. can Cleanup. communities across the state and and waterway. helping us preserve and sustain free promotional tools such as a com or stay connected on Face- The spring cleanup campaign nation. “The Great American Cleanup the natural state of Arkansas.” cleanup instructional video and book, Twitter, Instagram and You- is coordinated and promoted Last year’s Great American is an excellent opportunity for Those who would like to coor- printable publicity materials. Tube. Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation Grant Proposals Due April 1

Special to the Advance to make grants to grassroots orga- “This grant program empowers be considered. Only 501(c) (3) od of the grant; and/or that fosters smart giving to im- nizations throughout Arkansas,” local people working to fi nd solu- nonprofi t organizations, hospitals, • Proposals that show an inno- prove communities. The Com- LITTLE ROCK—For the 13th ABHF Chair Charles Stewart said. tions to the needs of their com- public schools and government vative approach to community munity Foundation offers tools year in a row, the Arkansas Black “Our $1,000-$5,000 grants can munities,” said Heather Larkin, agencies are eligible to apply. Or- challenges. to help Arkansans protect, grow Hall of Fame Foundation, in make the difference to enable the President and CEO of the Com- ganizations that do not qualify for The Arkansas Black Hall of and direct their charitable dollars partnership with Arkansas Com- town of Waldo to have a library or munity Foundation. “We’re hon- tax-exempt status are not eligible. Fame Foundation aims to provide as they learn more about commu- munity Foundation, is awarding Winchester to initiate a food bank ored to partner with the Arkansas Priority consideration will be an environment in which a future nity needs. By making grants and grants to programs that benefi t Af- to provide for families who do not Black Hall of Fame Foundation to given to: generation of African-American sharing knowledge, the Commu- rican-American and/or other un- have adequate food. I believe that provide a support system for Ar- • Applications that show multi- achievers with Arkansas roots will nity Foundation support charitable derserved populations in Arkan- we are changing the landscape of kansas working to create positive ple sponsoring agencies/organiza- thrive and succeed. The Founda- programs that work for Arkansas sas through a focus on education, the philanthropic community in change.” tions; tion honors the contributions of and partners to create new initia- health and wellness, youth devel- Arkansas.” Grants will typically range from • Proposals that include evi- African-Americans through its tives that address the gaps. Since opment and economic develop- Since 2004, the ABHF has $1,000 to $2,500 but may ap- dence of local fi nancial support annual Black Hall of Fame induc- 1976, the Community Foundation ment. Proposals will be accepted awarded more than $479,000 to proach $5,000 in special circum- (including, but not limited to, in- tion ceremony, and awards grants has provided more than $156 mil- online through April 1. nonprofi ts across the state. Proj- stances. Funds from the ABHF kind support); to support charitable endeavors lion in grants and partnered with Organizations seeking funding ects supported through this grant cannot be allocated for adult salary • Proposals that demonstrate in black and other under-served thousands of Arkansans to help can complete the online applica- program range from mentoring support or to support general oper- collaborative ventures among or- communities throughout Arkan- them improve neighborhoods, tion available at www.arcf.org/ efforts for promising young math ating budgets outside the specifi c ganizations within the communi- sas. Visit www.arblackhalloffame. towns and the entire state. Contri- abhof. and science students to exercise proposal or project. All geograph- ty; org to learn more. butions to the Community Foun- “The grant program allows us classes for low-income families in ic sections of the state are eligible, • Proposals that have promise Arkansas Community Foun- dation, its funds and any of its 27 rural areas. but scholarship requests will not for sustainability beyond the peri- dation is a nonprofi t organization affi liates are fully tax deductible. LEWIS, CLARK AND SACAJAWEA Drew Central FFA holds leadership contest

Special to the Advance ing, Extemporaneous Speaking, and topher Chambers, Sierra Everett, Discussion Meet. Students traveled Kaitlyn Boykin, Caitlin Dupwe, Drew Central High School hosted from Hamburg, Crossett, Hermit- Tristan Foreman, and Ty Say. the 2017 Pine Tree Sub-Area Lead- age, and Rison to compete. FFA students follow the creed, “I ership contest on February 2, 2017. Drew Central FFA received fi rst believe that American Agriculture Area schools were invited to place in Parliamentary Procedure compete in various leadership activ- and will compete for a Southern can and will hold true to the best tra- ities including Conduct of Chapter District title on March 3, 2017 at ditions of our national life, and that Meetings, Parliamentary Procedure, Southern Arkansas University. I can exert an infl uence in my home Creed Speaking, Prepared Speak- Team members include Chris- and community,” said E.M. Tiffany.

Special to the Advance SPECIAL PRESENTERS Drew Central fourth graders read the novel The Story of Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark by Della Rowland. Students completed an in-depth study of the route they took, the Native Americans they met, and what plants and animals they encountered along the way. Guest speaker Chris Watt, (above) Program Technician III/ Instructor for the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Forest Resources, brought artifacts that the Corps of Discovery would have seen on the expedition. Artifacts such as a bobcat skull, a beaver skull, deer antlers, preserved mice and rats only to name a few. Students learned how to tag animals just like Lewis and Clark would have tagged them when they sent items back to President Jeff erson. Students were able to touch the preserved animals to have a hands on experience. The study ended with students selecting a project from a project list and students grouping themselves in teams of four or fi ve. ASO to present fourth concert

Special to the Advance Adams. A cash bar opens at 6 PM and at intermission, and patrons are invited to carry drinks into the Welcome to Union Bank’s Little Rock - The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Philip Great Hall of the Clinton Presiden- Mann, Music Director and Con- tial Center. The Media Sponsor for ductor, presents the fourth concert the River Rhapsodies Chamber Se- of the 2016-2017 River Rhap- ries is KUAR/KLRE Public Radio. sodies Chamber Music Series, Tickets are $23; active duty military Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio, Tues- and student tickets are $10 and can Board of Directors! day, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. be purchased online at www.Arkan- at the Clinton Presidential Center. sasSymphony.org; at the Clinton ASO’s Rockefeller Quartet, along Presidential Center beginning 60 with violinist Kiril Laskarov, cellist minutes prior to the concert; or by Union Bank & Trust Co. is pleased to Stephen Feldman, and pianist Kara phone at 501-666-1761, ext. 100. announce the recent addition of Tommy Smith Benyas are featured in a program Artists include the Arkansas Sym- of music from Tchaikovsky and phony Orchestra Rockefeller to the Board of Directors. String Quartet. Tommy is a 1982 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and a CPA. After college he worked as an auditor and audit instructor for Arthur Young, an international accounting firm, for 6 years, and for the last 29 years has been the CFO of The Price Companies, Inc. Tommy is originally from the Lake DeGray 106 David Lane, Monticello, AR 'DYLG/DQH7KLVFKDUPLQJEHGURRPEDWKKRPHLVSHUIHFWIRUHPSW\QHVWHUVRUDÀUVWKRPH area near Bismarck. He has been a resident of %HWKHÀUVWWROLYHLQWKLVKRPHEXLOWLQ([FHOOHQWORFDWLRQLQDJUHDWQHLJKERUKRRGMXVWQRUWK RIWRZQ6WDLQOHVVVWHHODSSOLDQFHVLQFOXGLQJGLVKZDVKHUEXLOWLQPLFURZDYHDQGHOHFWULFUDQJHDUH Monticello since 1988 and for most of that time LQFOXGHG+DUGZRRGÁRRULQJWKURXJKRXWZLWKWLOHLQWKHEDWKURRPV0DVWHUEDWKKDVGRXEOHVLQNVDQG LVKDQGLFDSSHGDFFHVVLEOH

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FREE DELIVERY & SET UP! CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 15, 2017 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 OPINION [email protected] [email protected] Legislature marks 100th anniversary Don’t take FOIA for granted of women voting Arkansas ‘Sunshine Law’ must endure to assure our freedoms This week marks the 50th anniversary GUEST EDITORIAL not to open them. of the Arkansas Freedom of Information That law, one of many ushered in Your Capitol hosted public events daily last This editorial refl ects the views of the week. Tuesday was great fun as we celebrated the Act. Brenda Blagg, a freelance columnist and a nationwide after World War II, proved to 100th anniversary of the Arkansas legislature’s decision to allow women to vote in Arkansas The law isn’t quite what it was when founding member of the Arkansas FOI Co- be little better than no law at all. Arkan- primary elections. Women currently serving in fi rst enacted and signed by Gov. Win- alition. E-mail comments or questions to sas and other states nevertheless owe a the House and Senate joined many others on throp Rockefeller in 1967, but it still [email protected]. Other opinions the Capitol steps as we donned suffragette-style on this page may not refl ect this view. debt to the WWII veterans who came clothing to recreate an iconic 1917 photo taken on stands as one of the best “sunshine” laws home from that war intent on having a those same steps. in the country. get access to records kept by any govern- say in their governments. Also on Tuesday, I joined more than a hundred ment, even though the governments exist And it still opens most meetings and After fi ghting and seeing friends die to veterans, legislators and supporters as Gov. Asa to serve their citizens. Hutchinson signed the law directing a tax break records of government to the people defend their freedoms, they demanded a to retired military veterans. Their accessibility changed with the those governments serve here in Arkan- voice in state and local affairs. Farm Bureau leaders were in the Capitol current law’s passage in 1967. Wednesday as we recognized the foundational sas. At least, it does for now. They’re the ones who cracked open role of farmers in our state. Grant and Gay Pace As happens every two years, the law is Oh, there had been another, older law the doors of government, which had too from Monticello were in the House gallery for the under attack in the Legislature. in place in Arkansas that purported to start of the day’s session and were able to visit often been conducted in secret. They Fifty years since the FOI Act became open up government, but it was tooth- their son Bryce, who serves on the House staff. pushed for what became known as Thursday, our local libraries law, perhaps too many people take it for less. It allowed governing boards to shut brought colorful and displays “sunshine” laws, laws designed to let the and delicious cookies to the granted. down citizen access at will. Rotunda. The Southeast Ar- Before the law, citizens weren’t guar- Their meetings and records were de- public see the conduct of public busi- kansas Regional Library was anteed they could even observe a meet- clared to be open — unless they chose ness. exceptionally well represented, See EDITORIAL Page 5A and we are fortunate to have ing of a city council or a school board or not to open them. Generally, they chose this resource in our commu- LEANNE nities. Please take a look at their amazing website: www1. BURCH youseemore.com/SEARK/. Streamlining ARKANSAS Thursday evening, I traveled HOUSE REPORT to Crossett for the Area Cham- ber of Commerce Banquet. My state agencies thanks to the Ashley County Medical Center for their hospitality. Native son Barry Switzer was the guest speaker, entertaining with his quick wit more effi cient and many memories. LITTLE ROCK—The Senate The House passed several bills last week passed two bills to streamline that received media attention, including House state agencies and make them Bill1155, which increases the minimum amount a more efficient. Other bills are in school district can pay a teacher by $400 for the the pipeline. next school year. School districts can pay more Senate Bill 256 transfers the but not less than the minimum amount set by the relatively small Arkansas Energy state. The bill was sent to the Senate for consider- Office to the larger Department ation. Another was HB 1041, an Act to Protect the of Environmental Quality. The Rights and Privileges Granted under the Arkansas legislature created the Energy Constitution and the US Constitution. This legis- Office in 1981, a period when lation is purported to prohibit foreign laws from the country was recovering being used in Arkansas courts. However, Gov. from oil shortages and long Hutchinson has said that he does not see the need for this, and it must pass the Senate and be signed lines at gas stations. Its mission by him before it can become law. is to help people make their On Thursday, the House passed Rep. HB homes and offices more energy 1002. This bill directs school district adminis- efficient, and helps agencies and tration officials to calculate the cost of placing schools get grants to pay for new seat belts on new school buses if 10 percent of equipment. individuals within the district sign a petition. This SB 257 transfers the Office would then allow voters to decide if they want to of Health Information Technol- pursue installing the seat belts at the next school ogy to the Health Department. board election. Since 2009, the smaller agency Expect to hear more about constitutional has helped medical profes- amendments in the next several weeks. sionals store Since our state’s constitution was written in and transmit 1874, voters have amended it 98 times. This health records week, the House Constitutional Issues Subcom- electronically. mittee begins hearing proposed amendments. Military tax breaks help families The goal is for There are two ways to put an amendment on the physicians, ballot. One includes getting Attorney General It’s been two years since Adam and community. This Texas family planted this new law will go into effect starting hospitals, approval of a ballot measure’s language and then Brittany Boccher moved to Little Rock deep roots in Arkansas. January 2018. clinics and collecting the necessary number of signatures. from Houston. Because Adam is a 17- But with only three years until Adam’s This is great news for all Arkansans. pharmacies The second way is through the General Assembly. EDDIE and all other year Air Force Special Investigations retirement from the military, the Boccher Creating tax relief for military retirees CHEATHAM Article 19 of the Arkansas Constitution allows ei- Agent, his family is accustomed to family has been considering where they will not only make Arkansas a more providers to ther the House or Senate to propose constitutional adapting whenever his orders take them will settle in the coming years. Accord- military friendly retirement destination ARKANSAS have access SENATE REPORT amendments. somewhere new. ing to Brittany, one of the biggest factors but will also encourage veterans to start to a patient’s Last week, the House approved a change as But when Adam, Brittany and their in their decision is the state’s tax rate on their second careers or open a business records as to how constitutional amendments are chosen to two small children settled into life in veteran’s retirement benefi ts. right here in The Natural State. quickly and easily as possible. go on the ballot. SCR 2 specifies that the House Central Arkansas, The family had been expecting to The average new military retiree is In other news, the governor will select one and the Senate will select one, and they knew it was the move back to Texas after Adam’s retire- 38-44 years old and will have another 20 signed Act 148 to fundamen- a third amendment can be put forward if two- right place for their ment, but because of this week’s passage plus years of productive earning as part tally change how colleges and thirds of both chambers agree. Previously, the family. of House Bill 1162, also known as the universities get state aid. Instead State Agencies committees from both chambers of Arkansas’s workforce. Adding these While Adam works Retired Military Tax Cut, Adam and skilled and educated veterans to our of basing their funding on met jointly to vote on proposed amendments and 60 hours per week at enrollment, Act 148 will apply could refer up to three during a regular session. Brittany Boccher say that they now plan workforce will further prompt economic the Little Rock Air to call Arkansas “their forever home.” development in our state. a formula based on the number Although amendments will still have to be Force Base, Brittany of students who graduate or earn approved by both chambers before heading to the These are the stories that I love to hear. When involved, hard-working vet- serves as a small That’s why I proposed the Retired Mili- eran families like the Bocchers choose a certificate that helps them get ballot, this will allow each chamber to determine ASA business owner and a job. its own priority. The amendments we put for- HUTCHINSON tary Tax Cut in the effort to recruit new Arkansas as their permanent home, our the founder of a local military retirees to the state by eliminat- communities are made better, our econ- A provision in Act 148 limits ward in this session will appear on the ballot in GOVERNOR’S nonprofi t. Rather than the amount an institution’s fund- November 2018. REPORT ing the tax on military retirement pay. omy is made better and, ultimately, our living at the base, Last week, the Retired Military Tax state is stronger. And I have no doubt that ing can decrease to no more than The deadline to file proposed amendments they decided to move two percent from one fiscal year was Feb. 8. Twenty-two proposed amendments Cut passed through the General Assem- the steps Arkansas has taken to reduce to a nearby neighborhood in the effort bly with wide bipartisan support in both the tax on military retired pay will do to the next. have been filed in the House. Fourteen proposed to better immerse into the Little Rock the Arkansas House and Senate, and just that. The governor signed Act 141, amendments have been filed in the Senate. Pro- which will exempt all military posed amendments are filed as Joint Resolu- retirement benefits from state tions. Those from the House will be numbered as income taxes starting in tax year House Joint Resolutions (HJR) and the Senate as Agriculture rich part of state’s heritage 2018. Senate Joint Resolutions (SJR). Under current law only the The issues for the proposed amendments vary first $6,000 in military retire- greatly. A link to the resolutions is posted on For many Arkansans, agriculture supply that helps feed the world. to Cuba, and help level the playing ment is exempt. our website www.arkansashouse.org, where you isn’t just a rich part of our state’s her- We discussed the need to ensure the field for U.S. farmers. Current law The act will benefit about can also watch committee meetings and General itage, it’s their livelihood. Our state farm safety net works for Arkansas prevents the financing of agricultural 29,000 Arkansas veterans who Assembly sessions live. is home to more than 45,000 farms and all regions of the country as we exports to Cuba and requires cash On Friday, we approved an exciting opportu- with an annual economic impact of begin crafting the next farm bill and payment up front, essentially prevent- served in the military long nity for Arkansas students. The Arkansas Fu- $20 billion, and one out of every six the important opportunity Arkansas’ ing U.S. farmers from being able to enough to earn retirement ture Grant Program would essentially pay for a Arkansans have jobs connected to farmers and ranchers have in the Cu- export their products to Cuba. benefits. Each year, the act will student’s Associate’s Degree by providing up to agriculture. I’m proud to be a member ban marketplace. Newport rice farmer and presi- reduce their state income taxes of the Senate Agri- Because Cuba imports 80 percent dent of the Arkansas Rice Council by an average of $462 each. See BURCH Page 5A culture Committee of its food, Arkansas is uniquely po- Jeff Rutledge believes that selling Act 131 extends the length of where I can be a sitioned to provide Cubans with high commodities to Cuba just as easily time that military members have voice for Arkansans quality rice and poultry, staples of the as farmers can sell to Mexico and to renew their drivers’ licenses ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN involved in agricul- Cuban diet. Unfortunately, regulatory Canada would be huge, especially for after their discharge. ture. burdens essentially prevent the export the rice industry. Under current law, their Earlier this of agricultural commodities to Cuba. Opening up trade with Cuba could license stays valid for 30 days Serving Drew County since 1870 month, I met with I believe it’s time for Washington have a sizeable impact on Arkansas’ after their discharge if they are the nominee for to enact commonsense reforms so economy. That’s why there is strong serving out of the state—and TOM WHITE ...... Publisher JOHN Secretary of the Arkansas farmers and ranchers can support for lifting the ban among our the license expires while they’re BOOZMAN U.S. Department of compete fairly in the Cuban market- state’s leaders. Gov. Asa Hutchinson still serving. Act 131 extends to HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor U.S. SENATE Agriculture, former place. acknowledged that authorizing credit 60 days the period during which REPORT Georgia Governor That’s why I recently reintroduced sales to Cuba is a key component to their driver’s license remains ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer Sonny Perdue, and the Agricultural Export Expansion establishing trade. Arkansas First valid. Published each Wednesday by: shared the impor- Act with my colleague Sen. Heidi District Congressman Rick Crawford In each of its regular ses- tance of agriculture to our state and Heitkamp (D-N.D.) that would allow DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. introduced similar legislation in the sions, the legislature may refer the hurdles our producers face in private banks and companies to 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 providing a safe and abundant food offer credit for agricultural exports See BOOZMAN Page 5A See CHEATHAM Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. 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BY KENNETH BRIDGES investments. 1898 and returned to Mississippi admitted to the state bar in 1904, Advance correspondent In 1882, Brough was sent to College to serve as a professor of but he again did not practice law. live with his mother’s sister and history, ethics, economics and Ger- He was also active in the church, The early 20th century was a brother-in-law in Mississippi. His man. He was active in the college teaching Sunday school and often time of great change in Arkansas, aunt and uncle were active educa- community, delivering lectures serving as a substitute preacher and many residents were excited tors, and his uncle ran a local girls’ across the state, recruiting for the for other churches. Popular among about what the future held. Many school. The importance of educa- college and writing many scholarly teachers, he was also president of programs were introduced to mod- tion was deeply ingrained in the fu- articles. the Arkansas State Teachers Asso- ernize education and the infrastruc- ture governor; the intelligent young Still a restless young man, he ciation for the 1913-14 school year. ture of the state. One fi gure respon- man absorbed all that he could. resigned his teaching position and In 1913, after Gov. Joseph T. sible for many of these changes was After Brough’s mother died, he entered the University of Missis- Robinson resigned to take his seat Gov. Charles H. Brough, whose stayed in Mississippi to continue to sippi law school in 1901, complet- in the U. S. Senate, colleagues early years took him between Mis- be raised by his aunt and uncle. At ing a two-year course of study in encouraged Brough to run in the sissippi and Utah before landing the age of 14, Brough was enrolled just a year. Instead of a law career, special election to fi ll the remain- him at the University of Arkansas. in Mississippi College, graduating he returned to teaching. After being der of the term. He had never run Charles Hillman Brough was four years later. rejected for a prestigious position for offi ce before. Brough tepidly born in western Mississippi in He returned to Utah in 1894, at the University of Mississippi, he entered the race but quickly with- 1876. His mother was a school- spending a year with his father. He left the state to accept a position as drew, realizing that the public did teacher, while his father was a soon entered graduate school at the professor of political economy at not know enough about him and he Pennsylvania native and a veteran prestigious Johns Hopkins Uni- the University of Arkansas in 1903. would likely not have won. Never- of the Union Army who stayed in versity in Maryland. Drawing on Once in Arkansas, he again dived theless, in 1915, he resigned from the state after the Civil War to in- his experiences out West with his into the life of the university com- the university to campaign full time vest in mining and banking. Brough father, he wrote his doctoral dis- munity and continued to write on for the Democratic Primary the fol- spent much of his early childhood sertation on irrigation in Utah. He such issues as fi nance, tariff and tax lowing year. He ended up winning in Utah as his father expanded his earned his doctorate in history in law, and Arkansas History. He was the three-man race in the primary.

Allen, a Little Rock lawyer, and Rep. Leon proposed exemptions to the law in an era when EDITORIAL Holsted, a North Little Rock druggist. They such attempts to weaken it come frequently. accomplished a near impossible feat. After Also critical to the stability of the law has Continued from Page 4A much negotiation and grandfathering in numer- been the role of the courts, specifi cally the ous exemptions to the law, they passed the bill Arkansas Supreme Court. It took a while for some of these strong advocates to get into public offi ce and in place without a single dissenting vote. The law got a quick legal test soon after its Both remained strong advocates for open passage. McCord and a reporter for his news- Photo courtesy of LeAnne Burch to alter the laws to really open up government government throughout their legislative ser- paper sued after the North Little Rock mayor FUN TIME ON THE CAPITOL STEPS The Arkasnsas General Assembly to the people being governed. It happened in Arkansas in 1967. vice, as have many other lawmakers over the and city council members met privately with marked the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote in the state 50 years since. the city’s attorney. last Tuesday. Enjoying the festivities with Burch (second from right) are Rep. Three individuals, two of them Democratic Mary Bentley from District 73 (Yell, Pope, Perry and Conway counties); Rep. legislators and the third the state’s Republican Much of the impetus for the 1967 law’s Then as now, the law did not exempt such Carol Dalby from District 1 (Texarkana and a portion of Miller County); and governor, get most of the political credit for passage came from journalists, led by Robert meetings from the FOI law. Rep. Sarah Capp from District 82 (portions of Franklin, Madison and Craw- passage of the law. McCord, then editor of the North Little Rock McCord prevailed. In a 1968 opinion, writ- ford counties), from left to right. Gov. Rockefeller considered the law his Times and president of the Arkansas chapter ten by Associate Justice George Rose Smith, most enduring legacy. His passion for open of the Society of Professional Journalists, then the court set the precedent that successor implementing this proposal. government arose from personal experience. known as Sigma Delta Chi. courts have followed ever since to uphold the BURCH Finally, thanks to all that helped The fi rst Republican elected to the gover- McCord is widely recognized as the “father” law. Continued from Page 4A put on the Go Red Gala for Wom- nor’s offi ce since Reconstruction had learned of the Arkansas FOI Act, although he always “It is vital in a democratic society that public en event in Monticello on Friday fi rsthand during his campaign how unwelcom- emphasized the role other journalists played, business be performed in an open and public $3,500 a year for five semes- night. The Drew H.E.A.L.T.H. ing the Democratically controlled courthouses too. Journalists not only were key advocates manner,” wrote Smith. “We have no hesitation ters. It is limited to Arkansas (Helping Educate, Advocate and and city halls could be in Arkansas. for the 1967 law but also helped draft the in asserting our conviction that the Freedom high school graduates or those Lead Towards Health) Coalition, He and his supporters were reportedly language of it. of information Act was passed wholly in the who have lived in the state for Phi Lambda Chi and the Univer- refused access to public information like To this day, journalists are vocal support- public interest and is to be liberally interpreted the previous three years. To sity of Arkansas at Monticello voting records and other data. So he was well ers. The Arkansas Press Association and the to the end that its praiseworthy purposes may qualify, students must pursue a Student Government Association conditioned to support a stronger freedom of Arkansas FOI Coalition, made up largely of be achieved.” Science, Technology, Engineer- did a fabulous job in educating information law when it was presented to him. journalists, continue the advocacy. Well said. May that belief — and the Arkan- ing, Math-related or other high attendees about heart attack and The bill’s lead sponsors were Sen. Ben They are engaged now in fi ghting more sas FOI Act — endure. demand field of study. Students stroke symptoms in women, and must also agree to 15 hours of the importance of a heart healthy community service per semes- diet. that list to three will be the focus bill to modernize parole policies SB 136, which is in the ter and work in the state for a Thank you again for the privi- CHEATHAM of the Senate and House State and criminal sentencing. It sets Senate Judiciary Committee, Agencies and Governmental up additional training for police minimum of three years upon lege of serving as your repre- Continued from Page 4A reiterates sentencing guidelines completion of the degree. The sentative. You can always reach Affairs Committees. and correction officers in how to and requires a judge to provide nicest part is that redirecting me by email at leanne.burch@ The measures we place on the handle offenders going through a written reason for departing to voters up to three proposed ballot will be decided by voters mental health crises. funds from two existing grant arkansashouse.org. I look for- constitutional amendments. The from those guidelines. programs covers the cost of ward to hearing from you. in a statewide election in the It sets up a monitoring pro- deadline for submitting proposed general election of November gram so that law enforcement The bill sets limits on how amendments has passed and 35 2018. can keep track of the number long parole violators can be kept possible amendments were filed in prison, if the violation was When you trade goods and A major bill that is still being of inmates with mental health by lawmakers. The narrowing of worked on is SB 136, a 46-page problems. technical or non-violent. BOOZMAN services, you also trade ideas. Continued from Page 4A That’s how you change the world. Exposing Cubans to House of Representatives. American ideals will improve WHERE: the relationship between our The Woods of WALK OR RIDE Reforming our policies with Cuba will increase opportunities countries and create jobs here Monticello Health & for Arkansas exports. In January at home. 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his request, was voluntarily surren- Jefferson Regional Medical Center REINHART dered. He further made a request to in Pine Bluff, is closed for the time the Board that he place himself on being. For Reinhart’s patients who Continued from Page 1A a voluntary three-year probation, have not found a new doctor as which was accepted unanimously. of yet, a recording instructs those any other habit forming drugs, and In June 1995, the Board suspend- patients to leave their name and a the alleged violation of Arkansas ed Reinhart for one year and placed contact number for securing their Code Ann. 17-93-409 95), that is him on a fi ve-year probation. The medical records. the violation of Laws of the Unit- Board unanimously restored his li- All ASMB meetings are open ed States concerning distribution, cense in 1996. to the public. The Board meets possession and use of narcotic or A call to Reinhart Family monthly at its offi ce at the Victory controlled drugs.” Healthcare revealed on a recorded Building, 1401 West Capitol Ave- Special to the Advance Reinhart’s medical license, at message the offi ce, managed by nue, Suite 340, in Little Rock. A SWEETHEART LUNCHEON was held on Monday, February 13, at the G-Plex Subercenter Center, located on South Boyd Street. The opening prayer was given by Rev. Daryle Daniels. Students were reminded about the importance of having manners and respect for one another and their authority fi gures. Around 39 students from the issues from the ballot. This con- • The board can determine that the learning center entertained the crowd singing the Color Red song. Approximately 45 parents were present for ELECTION clusion is supported by the fact that the complaint may be disposed of the function. Guest speaker for the occasion was Anita Swiff , Juvenile Intake Offi cer for the Tenth Judicial District, courts issue these types of orders through documentary submissions; which includes Drew and Bradley Counties. The event was sponsored by Rev. Shay and Sherrie Gillespie, co-own- Continued from Page 1A as a second best option due to their • The board may refer the com- ers of Head Of The Class Childcare and Learning Center and the G-Plex Subercenter. inability to actually remove the plaint to the proper authority; ing place, the statements did not subject matter from the physical or • The board can determine that pertain to a candidate or issue on digital ballot.” an investigation is necessary; and ‘THE PERFECT MATCH GAME’ WINNER the ballot. The SBEC offi cial complaint • If after investigation, the board “The comments made by the form also asks any complainant to fi nds that probable cause exists for complainant alleges were ‘infl u- state a desired resolution. To that fi nding a violation of an election encing votes’ were only regarding end, Miller wrote on her original law, the board may determine that a those ballot measures that were not complaint, “The County Clerk, em- full public hearing be held, an offer to be counted per a valid Circuit ployees in the County Clerk’s of- of settlement be issued imposing a Court order. In a situation where a fi ce, Election Commissioners, and fi ne of $25 to $1,000, an offer of court has disqualifi ed a candidate poll workers shall be instructed and settlement be issued for a public or issue after the ballots are print- trained to withhold all comments re- letter of caution, warning or repri- ed and the software written, a court garding casting votes on any specifi c mand, or a letter of instruction be will issue an order that votes cast in initiatives or candidate on the ballot issued regarding compliance with favor of the disqualifi ed candidate while at the polls, at DCBEC (Drew election laws in future elections. or issue will have no effect and are County Board of Election Commis- However, the last line of the not to be counted. sioners) meetings, or during perfor- SBEC staff report reads, “Staff Samantha Walker/ “Staff is of the opinion that or- mance of their offi cial duties.” recommends that the complaint be Advance-Monticellonian dering the votes cast for the 15 ini- The SBEC report addressed that dismissed because the alleged con- Michelle Nickolson won $200 in the tiatives not be counted or certifi ed desired resolution by listing op- duct does not constitute a violation Advance-Monticellonian’s fi rst-ever is the legal equivalent of removing tions the board could take: of election law.” “The Perfect Match Game.” Nick- olson had to match photos with appropriate advertising businesses. Participating businesses were All Drones slow wildfi re response, ground fi refi ghting aircraft Occasions Flowers and Gifts, Dis- count Merchandise, Barton’s, Drew Farm Supply, Two Brothers Restau- Special to the Advance seeing them. For those reasons—if drones are reported rant, Cockrells’ Shoes and Ac- near an Arkansas wildfi re, fi refi ghting aircraft will be cessories, Amber’s Mad Southern With the fi rst of two primary Arkansas wildfi re sea- grounded or sent to a different location immediately. Style, The Buck Stop Meat Store sons here (February-April), offi cials at the Arkansas This can result in wildfi res becoming larger and and Majors Forest and Lawn. An- Forestry Commission are preparing for an increase in leaves fi refi ghters and dozer operators on the ground nette Buzzell, advertising sales rep- wildfi re frequency across the state. with no option to use aerial water drops from aircraft as resentative, wishes to thank partici- In January, wildland fi refi ghters were responding a suppression tool. Aerial water drops are used to cool pating advertisers and readers who to a fi re in Ashley County when it was reported that fl ames for faster control by fi refi ghters and/or to pro- participated in two-week game. a drone (Unmanned Aircraft System) was fl ying over vide direct protection of homes and other structures. the wildfi re parameter. Flying a drone near a wildfi re AFC Law Enforcement Offi cers will prosecute any creates a serious safety hazard for fi refi ghters and stops violation against fi refi ghting aircraft from drones or the assistance of any fi refi ghting aircraft. other threats to the full extent of the law. According to Drones of any size can cause a serious or fatal acci- Arkansas Statute 5-54-102, it is unlawful for a person dent if they collide with fi refi ghting aircraft. Further- to “knowingly obstruct, impair, or hinder the perfor- more, pilots have no way to detect drones other than by mance of any governmental function.”

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Special to the Advance Aircraft System) was fl ying over an Arkansas wildfi re, fi refi ghting er structures. cers will prosecute any violation while promoting rural and urban the wildfi re parameter. Flying a aircraft will be grounded or sent “When drones fl y, we cannot against fi refi ghting aircraft from forest health, stewardship, devel- STATEWIDE – With the fi rst drone near a wildfi re creates a se- to a different location immedi- use fi refi ghting aircraft as a re- drones or other threats to the full opment, and conservation for all of two primary Arkansas wildfi re rious safety hazard for fi refi ghters ately. This can result in wildfi res source to stop wildfi res,” said extent of the law. According to generations of Arkansans. seasons upon us (Feb. – April), and stops the assistance of any becoming larger and leaves fi re- State Forester Joe Fox. “Firefi ght- Arkansas Statute 5-54-102, it is To report a wildfi re, call 1-800- offi cials at the Arkansas Forestry fi refi ghting aircraft. fi ghters and dozer operators on ers and pilots could be injured, unlawful for a person to “know- 468-8834. Commission (AFC) prepare for Drones of any size can cause the ground with no option to use fl ames could overtake homes and ingly obstruct, impair, or hinder an increase in wildfi re frequency a serious or fatal accident if they aerial water drops from aircraft as other structures, or worst of all, a the performance of any govern- To report a prescribed burn, across the state. collide with fi refi ghting aircraft. a suppression tool. fatal accident could occur. We ask mental function.” call 1-800-830-8015. In January, wildland fi refi ght- Furthermore, pilots have no Aerial water drops are used to that drone operators stay away The mission of the AFC is to For local wildfi re conditions, ers were responding to a fi re in way to detect drones other than cool fl ames for faster control by from wildfi re emergencies for the protect Arkansas’s forests, and visit www.arkfi reinfo.org or Ashley County when it was re- by seeing them. For those rea- fi refi ghters and/or to provide di- safety of everyone involved.” those who enjoy them, from check with your local county ported that a drone (Unmanned sons - if drones are reported near rect protection of homes and oth- AFC Law Enforcement Offi - wildland fi re and natural hazards judge for burn bans in your area. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 15, 2017 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor OBITUARIES 870-367-5325 [email protected]

HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Joe and Stephanie Jarratt of Mem- given to Lacey United Methodist Brandon Rea of Monticello; two Deborah Johnson phis, Tenn., Hugh and Nicole Jar- Church, 107 West Lacey Rd, Mon- daughters, Denise Hoover of Mon- Arrington The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area ratt of Fayetteville, Hannah, Made- ticello, AR 71655. Online guest- ticello and Leigh Anne Jollie of funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about line and Samantha of Fayetteville, book at www.stephensondearman. Tacoma, Wash.; one brother, Bill Deborah Johnson Arrington, 60, furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- and Kate Mills of Rogers, AR; four com. Proffi tt; fi ve grandchildren, Lacey of Monticello passed away Thurs- ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to great-grandchildren, Will and Jack Glen Wayne Rea, Mattie Jollie, Gracie Book- day, February 9, 2017 at Belleview [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. Jarratt of Memphis, Tenn., McCall Nursing and Rehab Facility in er, Emma Jollie and Caden Rea. and Bo Jarratt of Fayetteville; and McKinley Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monticello. She was born April 25, Mr. Haynes, a member of Faith etteville, died Tuesday, February 7, two nephews, Jim Mills of Searcy, Glen Wayne McKinley, 68, of Friday, February 10, 2017 at Ste- 1956 in Drew County, to the late Baptist Church and retired Geor- 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice and Kirk Parry of Columbia, Mo. Pine Bluff died Friday, February phenson-Dearman Chapel with Gurvis and Bonita Finnell Johnson. gia-Pacifi c employee, passed away Home in Fayetteville. He was Arrangements by Roller-Coff- 10. He was born April 4, 1948 in Rev. Steve Fleming offi ciating. In addition to her parents, she was Friday, February 10, 2016. He born in Marshall, on September 14, man Funeral Home in Marshall. A Little Rock to the late Logan and Visitation was from 1-2 p.m. prior preceded in death by one sister, loved to hunt, fi sh, go camping and 1923 to Elizabeth Florence “Bess” graveside memorial service will be Othelia McKinley. to the service. Paula Sue Johnson. bowling. McBride Mills and William Thom- 11a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 In addition to his parents, he Online guestbook at www.ste- She was a retired RN, having He is survived by his daugh- as “W.T.” Mills Sr. at East Lawn Cemetery in Mar- was preceded in death by his fa- worked for Drew Memorial Hos- ter, Lou Ann (Philip) Jones; his Hugh delayed college to join the phensondearman.com. shall. The family requests memo- ther and mother-in-law, Paul pital for 32 years and was of the son, Lee (Mary Ann) Haynes; Army, where he went on to serve rials be sent to the Willard Walker and Rosie Bascom; a broth- Christine Lafran Missionary Baptist Faith. She was fi ve grandchildren, Kristi (Kevin) as an offi cer in the Medical Admin- Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview er-in-law, Randy Bascom and a kind, loving person and mother Toblesky, JoAnna (Justin) Hurst, istrative Corps during WWII. After Summerford Street, Fayetteville, 73703 or to a o n e n e p h e w , B r i a n M c K i n l e y . to her son, Brett. She loved her job Jenny Herman, his military service, he received Christine Lafran Summerford, charity of your choice. He is survived by his wife of 45 and helping other people. She had a Brandon (Al- a Doctorate degree in Education 88, of Monticello died on Tuesday, (Paid obituary) years, Karen Bascom McKinley; kindness that was surpassed by no lison) Jones from the University of Arkansas February 7, 2017, at her home. She two daughters, Kristina (Joseph) other. Deborah was loved by many and Candace and spent many years as an educa- Ruby Meeks and Michelle (Mark) Koch; was born on September 5, 1928 in and will truly be missed. (Blake) Pierce; tor and Superintendent of Schools Haney two brothers, Earnest (Sue) McKin- Monticello to the late A. E. Cope- Survivors include her son, Brett and nine in Monticello and Hot Springs. He ley and Allan (Rosie) McKinley, land and Thelma Boyd Copeland. Arrington, Jr. of Monticello; one great-grand- was able to return to the University Ruby Haney, 86, of Monticel- She was preceded in death by her lo passed away Tuesday, Febru- one sister, Carolyn (John) Pollet sister, Elloise Johnson (Jimmy) children, Zack, of Arkansas serving as the Dean of husband of 55 years, John Da- ary 7, 2017 at Belleview Nursing and fi ve grandchildren. Hales of Monticello; one aunt, Al- Zane, Taylor, Continuing Education in Fayette- vid Summerford, and her sons, and Rehab Facility in Monticello. Funeral services were at 1 ice Jordan of Monticello; two un- HAYNES Tori, Ally Kate, ville until his retirement. David Franklin Summerford and cles, Max Johnson and John Ray Jace, Judah, Hugh had a lifelong love of base- She was born January 3, 1931 in p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Fuller Drew County, to the late Claude Hale-South Funeral Chapel with Raymond Lamar Summerford. Johnson both of Fordyce; and nu- Hannah and Alizah. ball and was a Survivors include her son Robert merous cousins, other relatives and He was preceded in death by prolifi c story- and Jessie Broom Alsobrook. Bro. Dennis Spence offi c i a t i n g . In addition to her parents, she was In lieu of fl owers, please make W. Summerford; and two sisters- friends. his wife, Janet Haynes; his par- teller. He spent in-law, Dorsy (Dot) Marcussen and Graveside services were at 3 preceded in death by her husband memorials to the Arkansas Game ents, Clifton D. and Ida Haynes; many hours Molly Flemister, both of Monticel- p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 entertaining his of 49 years, Charles Haney; one and Fish Commission or St. Jude’s two sisters, Vernell O’Neil and lo. at Ladelle Cemetery. Visitation children and daughter, Brenda Haney; and one Children’s Research Hospital. Ruby Loveless; one brother, D.C. In lieu of fl owers, memorials was from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening grandchildren great-grandson, Keith Trantham. Haynes; and a great-grandson, LaFran may be made to the Memorial at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Hunter Jones. with the many Survivors include one son, James Proffi tt Rea Fund of Immanuel Baptist Church, Home. Online guestbook at www. Serving as pallbearers were adventures of Haney of Monticello; one daugh- P. O. Box 1281, Monticello 71655. stephensondearman.com. Brandon Jones, Blake Pierce, Kev- growing up in Marshall, sharing ter, Teressa Kelly of Monticello; LaFran Proffi tt Rea, 64, of Mon- (Paid obituary) in Toblesky, Bill O’Neil, Charles statistics or random facts about one granddaughter, Casey (Ricky) ticello, died Saturday, February Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Roy Elvin Haynes Burns, Travis Stephenson and Bill baseball and its players or his an- Trantham; one grandson, Hunter 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Med- Thursday, February 9, at Stephen- Ellingburg. Honorary pallbear- nual tradition of watching baseball Neptun; two great-grandsons, Kyle ical Center in Little Rock. She son-Dearman Funeral Home in Funeral services for Roy Elvin ers were Doug Goyne and Robert games during spring training in and Cody Trantham all of Monti- was born June 27, 1952 in Der- Monticello. The funeral service Haynes, 84, were at 3 p.m. Sun- Stone. Florida. cello; one aunt, Vivian Mann; and mott, to the late Zeb Lee Proffi tt was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb- day, February 12, 2017 at Golden Memorial contributions may be Survivors include his wife of 70 two cousins, David Mann of Bas- and Charlene Copeland Proffi t t . ruary 10, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Bastrop, La. with made to Second Baptist Church, years, Don McCollum Mills, also trop, La. and Gail (Bill) McQuade She was the widow of Charles with Rev. Zan Pierce, pastor of Bro. Ray Hearron of Monticello of- 1032 Old Warren Road, Monticello of Fayetteville; his four children, of Hammond, La. Graveside ser- Dean Rea, a caregiver at the Guest- Immanuel Baptist Church, offi ci- fi ciating. Visitation was held from 71655. Hugh (Sharyn) Mills Jr. of Kansas vices were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb- house and was of the Baptist faith. ating. Burial with an Eastern Star 2 p.m. until the service time. Inter- (Paid obituary) City, Mo., Nancy (Denny) Jarratt ruary 11, 2017 at Beulah Cemetery. In addition to her parents and hus- service followed in Oakland Cem- ment followed in Memorial Park of Forrest City, John (Carol) Mills Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday band, she was preceded in death etery. Cemetery in Bastrop under the di- Hugh Louis Mills Sr. of Farmington, and Jim (Lee Anne) evening at Stephenson-Dearman by one brother, Ronnie Proffi tt. Online guestbook: www.ste- rection of Golden Funeral Home. Hugh Louis Mills Sr., 93, of Fay- Mills of Rogers; six grandchildren, Funeral Home. Memorials may be Survivors include one son, Charles phensondearman.com. Local students perform well at state colleges www.mymonticellonews.net

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Special to the Advance BULLSEYE Young archers stand ready for the signal to release. Multiple targets lined the walls of the Drew Central gym Saturday as High School and Middle School students from across the region came to compete in the archery tournament. Drew Central Future Farmers of America host competing archery teams this Saturday

BY ASHLEY FOREMAN Drew, Lincoln, Jefferson, Ar- tance for the archery program at state tournament last year. Bids Jacob Chapman fi nished in third Foreman and female was Kaylei [email protected] kansas, Desha and Chicot coun- both the middle and high school. are placed in the fall to host re- place out of 100 male students Calhoun. ties gathered in the Drew Central Students have the opportunity to gionals and Drew Central re- scored. Middle schoolers Jordan Rison High School took fi rst Drew Central School District gym to show their archery skills. participate in the archery pro- ceived the bid for this year. Watson fi nished second place place for the high school divi- hosted a regional archery tour- The archery program is han- gram after school. In this pro- Drew Central Middle School and Emma Wright fi nished in sion with a score of 2710 and nament Saturday. Schools from dled through Arkansas Game gram, students are taught bow fi nished second place out of six third place out of 64 female stu- Monticello Middle School’s around the region competed and Fish Commission. Drew maintenance, shooting proce- teams and qualifi ed for the state dents. team Monticello Blue Steel won on the middle school and high Central After School programs dure, and score tallying. Both tournament on March 3 in Hot On the high school team, the their division with a score of school level. 244 students from wrote grants to receive assis- teams attended the regional and Springs. Middle School shooter highest scoring male was Tristan 2850.

Special to the Advance READY, AIM, FIRE (Left) Competitors from Cornerstone Christian Academy prepare to shoot. (Right) Student volunteers and competitors help teachers and judges assess and set up targets between rounds.

Special to the Advance FIERCE COMPETITION Competing students stand in a line in front of targets and wait for instructions to shoot.

Special to the Advance A VIEW FROM ABOVE Students stand in place and judges prepare to score each individual shot. Included in the schools’ archery program, was learning how to tally scores. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 15, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

God! There’s a humorous story of Stirring up God’s gift a man who was inspired to write In Jeremiah 1, we have the Attention all pastors in the Monticello area a song so he sat down and wrote story of Jeremiah’s calling. Jere- the chorus, “Go On, Go On, Go The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those On. Go On, Go On, Go On, Go miah 1:5 says, “Before I formed pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, On Go On.” After the chorus he thee in the belly I knew thee; and obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to thought to himself that it needed before thou camest forth out of Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds a verse and it simply said, “Go the womb I sanctifi ed thee, and I and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- On, Go On, Go On, Go on, Go ordained thee a prophet unto the tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. nations.” On, Go On, Go On, Go On.” God had Then it needed a second verse destined and a third one but I think you Jeremiah to God was telling Jeremiah that sy as God commanded and what thought they would and it made go on! Jeremiah said in Jeremiah get the point. the prophetic it would be His words and His do you know? People did not you want to quit? Maybe you’re 20:9, “But His word was in mine You may have faced problems offi ce before message, not Jeremiah’s. He was accept it. They mocked and ac- there at the particular area of life heart as a burning fi re shut up in and trials in life and you have he was born. saying that God would be with cused him. He was put in stocks, right now. You want to quit. You my bones, and I was weary with been overcome with problems. God had a plan him and his inexperience would which one commentator says that don’t see what difference you’re forbearing, and I could not stay.” The enemy maybe even de- and appoint- not be a hindrance. God’s calling it means, “Literally, that which making. You don’t see the use Yes, there were times that I stroyed some things in your life is very serious and it is without distorts—some instrument of and hell is coming against you. had said, “I’m done; I’m walking Bradon Laudell ed Jeremiah that makes you want to throw to be God’s repentance. God does not call the punishment which held the body Your situation makes you want to away!” Yes, we have all been your hands up and quit. Yes, messenger to best but He calls the available. in a bent or crooked position.” say, “It’s over.” How many times there and we want to hide those you have been through it and I His people. When God called The Bible says that He takes the He was speaking what God have we faced hell because of feelings but the truth is that the know that it’s been a hard, long Jeremiah his reply was something foolish and the weak things of the had given him and doing what doing the right thing? Can I just feelings are there at times but the and tough road but if you’re just like we would have said: “Wait world to confound the wise and God had called him to do. His remind you of something? The fact of the matter is that when waiting passively for God to pick Lord, I can’t speak. I’m young the strong! persecutions for it got to the reason you’re facing hell right I felt like giving up there was you up and place you where He and inexperienced. I am utterly God knew your inabilities point that Jeremiah said, “Wait a now is because you are doing something on the inside that wants you, you’ll be waiting a incapable of conceiving aright or when He called you. He did not minute Lord, things weren’t sup- the right thing! Hell will not wouldn’t let me go. The Word long time. God wants you to get addressing divine subjects in the call you based on your abilities. posed to turn out this way; things fi ght you when you do the wrong of God was burning like a fi re up and begin do something about correct language.” He called you just as you are were supposed to be different! thing! on the inside and the Holy Spirit it! Paul tells Timothy in 2 Timo- Look at God’s response (Jer- and He wants you to rely on His I was willing to obey; willing In the fi ght, the devil wants gave me the power to run on! The thy 1:6, “Wherefore I put thee in emiah 1:7-8), “But the LORD power and His Word knowing to step out in faith; willing to to make you think that you’re Spirit of God was with me in the remembrance that thou stir up the said unto me, Say not, I am a that without it you would surely move forward but yet instead doing the wrong thing and that valley saying, “I am with you; gift of God, which is in thee by child: for thou shalt go to all that fail! The Bible tells us in Paul’s of experiencing revival, all hell God has left you alone. Yet even don’t quit now!” the putting on of my hands.” I shall send thee, and whatsoever writings, “In our weakness, broke out.” when Jeremiah had thought that You can go on! Keep fi ghting The Gift is not gone but it I command thee thou shalt speak. His strength is made perfect!” This made Jeremiah want to quitting was the answer there was in the battle against sin! Keep just needs to be stirred within Be not afraid of their faces: for I God calls the weak so that His throw his hands up and quit! How something that was on the inside pursuing Christian knowledge you. God is waiting for you to am with thee to deliver thee, saith strength can be made perfect! many times have things turned of him that wouldn’t let him quit. and the attainment of faith. Keep the LORD.” So, Jeremiah began to prophe- out differently than what you He felt a constraint in his heart to doing more for the kingdom of See DEVOTIONAL Page 3B

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Second Baptist 367-2535 367-3159 1032 Old Warren Road 367-2459 Presbyterian Baptist Griffi n Heating & Air Shady Grove Baptist Church First Presbyterian HVAC #122655 Bethel Missionary Baptist Hwy. 425 South • 367-3298 821 N. Main 542 West Gaines RAZORBACK BODY SHOP 2347 Hwy. 172 367-6883 Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist Monticello • 367-6531 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 Toll-free 1-800-360-6531 Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Rose Hill 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 3396 Hwy 278 E. Cumberland Presbyterian Audio/Video 367-3905 2133 Hwy. 83 N. For emergencies, call Custom Calvary Baptist 367-5114 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 Wilmar Baptist Church 911 and ask for 2579 Hwy 278 W. • Wilmar Holmes Chapel Monticello Ambulance Collins Baptist Church 870-469-5716 Presbyterian Church 127 Collins Moss Street Satellite TV Home Theater 527 E. McCloy Street Service! 367-7384 829 Hwy 278 West • Monticello, AR • 870-367-1513 538-9464 Zion Hill 367-9421 Missionary Baptist BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Cominto Baptist Church 112 Carpenter Rd. If your business or church Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church 133 South Cominto Road 367-4210 207 Wood Ave would like to be a sponsor 367-8710 Catholic Seventh Day Adventist on the devotional page, please call Eastside Baptist 1479 Hwy. 35 South St. Mark’s Catholic Seventh Day Adventist “AnyAny MMeal,eal Anytime”Anytiime” OpenOOpen 24/724/4 7 367-5325. 367-3031 1016 North Hyatt (870) 367-8888 • 910 Highway 425 North 2656 Hwy. 278 E. 367-2848 Michael & Deborah James 460-0244 Enon Baptist Insurance Agent 2927 Hwy. 35 East Christian James Insurance Agency 367-2686 Old Catholic Christian Interfaith Ministry, Inc. FARMERS® Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church Auto • Home • Life • Business Faith Missionary Baptist 321 Winchester Rd. • 870-308-7895 Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 621 West Bolling St. AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Faith Lane • 367-7448 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 367-3208 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Monticello Christian Church 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 First Baptist 233 South Dillard Other McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church 413 N. Main 367-2561 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 367-3449 Ark of Faith Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor Church of Christ Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA First Baptist of Lacey 1222 Hwy. 83 S. Liz Cannatella, CPA on the devotional page, please call 723-8230 160 Junction Valley Rd. Church of Christ P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. First Free Will Baptist Christ Church (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Kennedy Boulevard 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 870-413-8162 Church of Christ 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 Florence Full Gospel First Missionary Baptist Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 Church of God Fountain of Life 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Christian Center Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist 620 North Conley 910 Old Warren Road (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. 367-1134 367-5087 460-9926 If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God House of Refuge Immanuel Baptist in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street Warren, AR 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Revival Center Church Israel of God on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 Journey Church 311 South Pine Street 367-5325. Monticello Branch P.O. Box 441 • Monticello 367-8257 King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road 775 Edgewood Dr. • Monticello Outreach Ministry Monticello, AR 71655 460-9755 Episcopal 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 www.journeychurch.us 367-3814 Warren Branch St. Mary’s Episcopal 313 South Martin Ladelle Baptist Church 836 North Hyatt Tabernacle of Faith Warren, AR 71671 Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 723-9408 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 367-9400 Monticello Baptist Methodist 218 Midway Route 1700 Hwy 425 S. Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 367-9429 Andrews Chapel Methodist 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Barkada Rd 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church First United Methodist True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland 317 S. Main 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 367-2471 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 15, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Church briefs Pope Francis seeks forgiveness formation, contact Melanie Rawls at melanier- Holmes Chapel seeks pianist [email protected]. from victims of clergy abuse Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 Fountain Hill church hosts East McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its women’s retreat BY JOSEPHINE MCKENNA ability of other survivors. adult choir. The pianist is needed for the first, Religion News Services Pittet’s book is entitled “La Perdono, Padre” fourth and fifth Sundays each month. For more Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in ( “They forgive you, Father”) and recounts his information and/or to express interest in the po- Fountain Hill will hosts its annual Women’s Re- VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis has condemned abuse from the age of eight, his many years of sition, contact Rev. Alford Branch at either 870- treat at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 18. Guest clerical sex abuse as an “absolute monstrosity” therapy and his forgiveness of the priest who al- 723-1954 or 870-367-5913. speakers will be Brenda Binns of Shady Grove and asked victims and their families for forgive- legedly abused him and other children. Pentecostal Faith COGIC is moving AME Church in Monticello, Brenda Haynes of ness on behalf of the Catholic Church. “I thank Daniel because accounts like his break Epistle of God Church of Deliverance in Ham- In an unusual move, the pontiff’s comments down the wall of silence that has suffocated scan- Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ, burg, Linda Simpson of Mt. Olive AME Church were published as a preface to a new book by Dan- 738 East Oakland Street, will be moving to a dals and suffering and expose a terrible shadow on in Lacey and Rev. Falana Simpson Hubbard of iel Pittet, a Swiss victim who was sexually abused the life of the church,” Francis said. new location. Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. said New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Cros- for four years by a priest when he was a child. The Pope said Pittet’s book was an important the new location will be announced soon. For sett. The Bethel AME congregation invites all to “How can a priest in the service of Christ and step towards reconciliation and for pedophiles to more information, contact Marshall at 870-367- attend. For more information, contact Deborah his church cause so much evil?” the Pope asked. 4313 or 870-281-4863. Daniels at [email protected]. “This is an absolute monstrosity, a horrendous sin, take account of “the terrible consequences of their Old Union beginning revival Ongoing completely opposed to what Christ teaches us.” actions.” The Pope said he had personally witnessed the Over the past 15 years the Catholic Church has Old Union Southern Baptist Church, 2077 Note from Shady Grove AME damage caused by clerical abuse and it affected been rocked by revelations of clergy sex abuse Florence Road, will begin revival services today. Shady Grove African Methodist Episcopal him deeply. scandals in a crisis that has spread from U.S. and The revival will run through Friday; services Church, 1265 Arkansas Highway 138, will not “Several victims have committed suicide. These Ireland to Belgium, Australia and increasingly to times will be 7 p.m. nightly. The guest preacher be responsible for any services or payment un- deaths weigh on my heart and my conscience and other countries. will be Bro. Gary Carter. The Old Union con- less authorized by a signed contract by the pas- on the whole church,” Francis said. Last week, an Australian government inquiry gregation invites all to visit for a great time of tor and stewards of the church. “To their families I send my feelings of love and into institutional abuse heard over 4,440 Austra- worship in Jesus Christ. For more information, Bible study to be held at First Presbyterian heartache and humbly ask their forgiveness.” contact Bro. Jason Cater at 870-367-0929. lians claimed to have been victims of church abuse At the pre-worship hour, Dr. Drew Smith is The pontiff met Pittet, now a 57-year-old father between 1980 and 2015. Morning Star to celebrate teaching an intensive study series of the gospel of six, at the Vatican in 2015. In the preface pub- After a slow and often halting response, the Vat- Black History Month of John at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North lished Monday by the Italian daily La Repubblica ican has stepped up its efforts to address the crisis. Main Street in Monticello. The study begins and other media outlets, Francis said he was struck Francis has gone further than his predecessors Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Sundays around 9:45 a.m. in the church library. by Pittet’s personal suffering and his desire to for- in this regard, setting up a special commission, 312 East Oakland Street, will be observing the All are welcome. give his abuser. which includes a victim, to combat the abuse of church’s annual Black History Month program at First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study In a related development, Francis last week children, and establishing a Vatican tribunal for 3 p.m. Sunday. The theme will be “Envisioning called an abuse victim in the pope’s native Ar- First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, judging bishops accused of protecting abusers. the Future, Reflecting on the Past in the Unity is holding a community women’s Bible study gentina after the man’s cousin wrote to the pope The Pope in the preface to the book reiterated of Faith,” based on Ephesians 4:13. Dinner will each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. explaining how Rufino Varela, now 52, had been be served and African attire will be worn. The FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study begins at abused by a priest for years while in high school. his commitment to holding churchmen account- guest speaker will be Rev. Larry D. Alexander, 9 a.m. in the church’s old fellowship hall. At- Varela wrote on his Facebook page that the con- able, saying “it is our duty to be extremely strict moderator of the Southeast District Baptist As- tendees are encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. versation, which lasted several minutes, gave him with the priests who betray their mission, and with sociation and the pastor of St. Peter Rock MBC for a time of fellowship before the study starts. “a lot of hope!” their hierarchy, bishops or cardinals, who might in Dumas. Host pastor D.J. Buffington and the Childcare will be provided. For more informa- According to a report on the Catholic news site protect them, as has happened in the past.” Morning Star congregation invite the public to tion, contact Pat Baugh at 870-367-5968. Crux, Varela said Francis had apologized in the But victims groups in the U.S. and elsewhere attend. For more information, contact Melanie Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study name of the church for what he had experienced. have expressed deep skepticism about the pope’s Rawls at [email protected]. Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester He said he told the pope about feeling abandoned policies and say the Vatican simply needs to pun- Chili supper set at Morning Star Road, invites all to a Tuesday night Bible study by the church and the media, and about the vulner- ish both abusers and their protectors. from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry also Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance ser- East Oakland Street, will be having a chili sup- vice, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information per from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Everyone is on any of these events, contact Shirley A. Ben- Hundreds of evangelical leaders oppose refugee ban invited to come and eat; a $5 donation per plate ton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. is requested. For more information, contact Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. well-respected pastors and au- of refugees that can come to the Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 Fewer persecuted thors who rarely speak out on United States this fiscal year True Covenant honors East McCloy Avenue, will sponsor free tutor- Christians will make it political matters. from 110,000 to 50,000. ing from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday music minister Other key signatories include for youth in grades kindergarten through third to America under plan “We live in a dangerous True Covenant Universal Church Minister of Kathy Keller, Willow Creek’s world,” acknowledged the group grade. Students must bring the course work in From ChristianityToday.com Music Trenton Sanders will be honored with a which they need help. For more information and Bill and Lynne Hybels, authors letter, “and affirm the crucial night of appreciation at 7 p.m. Saturday at the registration details, contact 870-367-5913. Stuart and Jill Briscoe, author role of government in protecting More than 500 conservative Ann Voskamp, Southern Baptist us from harm and in setting the church building, 821 North Main. The guest Second Baptist offers grief support groups evangelical pastors and leaders speaker will be Pastor Dot Clark of the Believ- Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, seminary president Daniel Akin, terms on refugee admissions. representing all 50 states are urg- and pastors Joel Hunter and Der- “However, compassion and ers Christian Cathedral in Hillsboro, Texas. The hosts grief support groups. The fi rst Tuesday of ing President Donald Trump to re- win Gray, among many others. security can coexist, as they colors for the evening will be wine (burgundy), each month is grief support. The second Tuesday of verse his temporary ban on refugee “As Christian pastors and have for decades,” it continued. silver and white. Host pastor Marcus Allen and the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support resettlement and his “dramatic re- the True Covenant congregation invite everyone group. The third Tuesday of each month is grief duction” of the total America will leaders, we are deeply concerned “For the persecuted and suffer- to this celebration. support for parents. Each group will meet from accept this fi scal year. by the recently announced mora- ing, every day matters; every de- Morning Star sets 6-8 p.m. at the church. For more information, con- The open letter, published last torium on refugee resettlement,” lay is a crushing blow to hope.” tact either Cherry Cotham at 870-367-3337 or the Wednesday as a full-page ad in stated the group letter, later not- The organizer of the group let- deaconess program church offi ce at 870-367-2459. The Washington Post with more ing, “We have a historic call ter—World Relief, the human- Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Pine Bluff ministry sponsors clothing/food giveaway than 100 of the signatories list- expressed over 2,000 years to itarian arm of the National As- 312 East Oakland Street, will hosts its annual Rhema Redemption International mission ed, was notable for two reasons. serve the suffering. We cannot sociation of Evangelicals (NAE) deaconess program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March ministries, 1201 West 6th Street in Pine Bluff, First, it contained only conser- abandon this call now.” and one of the nine agencies that 5. The guest speaker will be Rev. Martiz Scott will host a free clothing giveaway from 11 a.m. vative evangelicals, instead of Currently tied up in the court resettle refugees in America— of the New Relationship Christian Center in to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through- the mix of progressive names system, the president’s contro- explained on a conference call Monticello. This year’s theme will be “Paul De- out 2017 at the church. Food will also be given that usually sign such open let- versial executive order suspends last Thursday morning that the scribes Phoebe, a Christian Woman at Cenchrea, away free at various times throughout the year. ters. the entire US refugee resettle- signatories have grown to more as a Deaconess,” taken from Romans 16:1. Host For more information, contact the church either And second, topping the list ment program for 120 days and than 3,000. pastor D.J. Buffington and the Morning Star by calling 870-917-9936 or by email at rhe- were Tim Keller and Max Lu- indefinitely bans refugees from It continues to gather signa- congregation invite all to attend. For more in- [email protected]. cado—two well-known and Syria. It also halves the number tures.

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BARKADA GUESTHOUSE Finches hoarding the feeders. The poor Cardinals could JANA WRIGHT CLARA CATER GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION hardly get a peck in edgeways. It seems that there are not as I hope you all had a wonder- Claudie Handley’s daughters ful Valentine’s Day. Mine was many White-throated Sparrows visited her daily last week. and Juncos as there were. a little sad. It was my birthday Edwin White went to LaFran and Valentine’s Day—and it is Dave and I got a little more Rea’s visitation. gardening done and I was the first time Shawn and I have Jimmy Bates came home been apart on my birthday in able to get some much needed from rehabilitation on Friday. housework done. nine years. There’s always next Edna Burns’ son came for a year, though. Saturday evening, Dave and visit. I joined Carole and Steve for I am glad that Shawn and oth- Angela was here to help Tom ers working from Drew County a early Valentine’s dinner over Rabb. at The Cow Pen restaurant. were safe last week. The plant Teresa Echols took her mom, where they are working in Lou- The company was stimulating Joan Adcock, to LaFran’s and the food was scrumptious. isiana had two tanks explode. funeral. Three men were killed. I have I had the Cajun Shrimp Denise Beasley came to visit Primavera—the sauce on that said many prayers for their her mom, Annie DaBlock, and families. Even though I did not dish was so cat-larrupin’ I Tracey Rawls was here to help could have just had some of it know any of them personally, it Mrs. DaBlock. Willie Hobbs, deeply saddened me. in a bowl with some bread for her nephew, and Gene Gregory dipping. Monday morning, there was also came to see her. a little tan Chihuahua at the Dave ordered a Pork Sirlon Penny Hill, her daughter (aka glorified pork chop) and it Methodist church. He is male. Shanna and her two children, I tried to pick him up because I was very tasty, too. Steve and Preston and Jackson, came to Carole ordered the Ribeye and assumed he belonged to some- visit Martha Beard. one, but he would have no part both gave it a big thumbs up! It Marian Bowden had two was kind of a long drive but for of that! Hopefully, he will be visitors. there this afternoon and I can a special occasion it was worth Charles Carter came to visit it. try again. Ann Hicks. Mary Lasiter was nice enough My friends, Wanda and Ron- Karla Albritton came to visit to send me some news. Her nie Crockett, have made it in Patrica Albritton. nephews, Tim Doss of Green from being on the road for way On Friday, we said goodbye Hill and Ronnie Doss of Little too long. to our friend and co-worker Rock, and Ronnie’s grandson, It had been since just after LaFran Rea. We will miss her. Parker Borden of Conway, vis- Christmas that they were home ited with her on Saturday. She and it was wonderful to see said it was good to spend time them again. with them, and she much appre- JORDAN PARK Wanda sang a beautiful spe- ciated the chores they helped cial, “Leave It There,” which her with while they were there. TRILISA MARSHALL was reminding us to leave our We had a gathering for my My husband and I were so burden with the Lord and leave birthday at J.J. and Koby Bay- happy to get a visit from his it there. liss’s Saturday evening. Those daughter, Kawanta Lyna’e Bro. Kevin’s message, “God’s attending were Jakob Bayliss; Ortiz—and he got to see his Anger Toward Israel,” was tak- Bill and Kelly Gilliam; Brad- beautiful grandbaby, Londan. en from Isaiah 9:8-12, 21. ley, Brittany and Sawyer Sears; We had a lot of fun taking turns We finally got to meet little Jamie Martin; Billie Ferrell and holding her and seeing her Miss Grey Eubanks. She was Ryleigh Gober; Faye Owens; laugh and smile what a beauti- just adorable and made me all Janie and Rachel Nicholson; ful baby she is. the more excited to meet our and Becca Harlow. We had taco We were glad to hear from precious Addelyn Ann come salads, and they were delicious! aunt Mertle Burks over the July. The company was awesome, weekend. All the family in I spent Sunday afternoon too! Memphis, Tenn. is all well and making candy for the library’s Tammy Stafford and Ker- doing good. Chocolate Extravaganza. ri Sledge accompanied Averi Also got to talk with my The hot temperatures were Sledge and her cheer team to a sister, Trinia Clifton of South not very conducive to candy cheer competition in Memphis. Bend, Ind. Next month, she and LYNN AND SHERRY WHITE making and my candy-dipping They placed first! Way to go, her two grandbabies are coming skills are lacking (they ain’t girls! They had a good time as to stay two weeks with our dad. very purty!) but hopefully well. He can’t wait to play with his Former Valley community they’ll accept it anyway. Averi Sledge celebrated her great-grandbabies. Most of our sick folks are on eighth birthday on Feb. 12. She We enjoyed going to Warren the mend but there are so many has a cruise for her birthday to visit my aunt and uncle at more that are hurting for vari- planned later in the week. Hap- the nursing home Saturday. My couple married 50 years ous reasons. Please remember py birthday to Kelsey Watts, husband and I prayed and were these in your prayers. Connie McKiever, Jim Stafford, singing to my aunt and uncle. The weather was just perfect Mary Lasiter, Hannah Bates, They said we having good old Lynn and Sherry White of Warren, formerly of Corinth by Rev. R.V. White. They are the parents of for being outside so my canine Christina Reynolds, Midge church. the Valley community, will celebrate their 50th two sons, David and James (Marli) and have four entourage and I took a walk Baughn, Sandra Miller and early Sunday morning then that Happy birthday shout outs wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the granddaughters—Aspen, Delaney, Madison and Chris Booker. afternoon we went for a short this week goes to LaToya Gard- activities center of Corinth Baptist Church on Ar- Finley White. I visited with Mark and ner and Erica Jordan (Feb.13), four-wheeler excursion. kansas Highway 172 near the Ozment Bluff com- All friends and relatives are invited to this anni- Michelle Carter one night Boosie Jacobs (Feb. 14), Chris That’s my news for this week. last week. Michelle was nice Wells (Feb. 15), Barbara Jones munity. versary celebration. The couple requests no gifts, Until next time, please be enough to donate me a new (Feb 16), Carrie Owens (Feb. The couple was married on Feb. 18, 1967 at but cards are welcomed. safe, be happy and most of all computer monitor for my com- 18) and Angelia Aderson (Feb. be thankful and keep praying. puter at school. Thanks, Sheena 19). Happy birthday everyone! Tucker, for offering as well. Enjoy your special day. storms in my memory befell us without power for weeks. like old times. Have a wonderful week. Our Sunday school lesson in March. I worked visitation for Ricky Before the week was out I WILMAR Please call 870-224-3383 with was on “New Birth Brings In fact, it was the first day of Kulbeth on Monday night had worked visitation five out news or email wrightwom- Freedom,” coming from Gala- Spring that year. I’m thinking and the turnout was tremen- of seven nights. CHRIS RILEY [email protected]. tians 4:8-20. Paul emphasizes this was during the 1960s but I dous. Chuck had brought Mr. Please remember these fami- There is no Wilmar news this freedom in Christ and not by can’t recall the exact year. I do Charlie Fred out for the visita- lies who have lost loved ones. week. Chris had other commit- observing special days and remember it was a real doozy tion and it was a joy to watch Saturday dawned warm and ments. Her column will resume GREEN HILL seasons. We want to thank Holy of a winter storm leaving us him meet and greet folks just cloudy with at least 30 Purple in next week’s edition. Temple No. 2 for the invite— FAYE AND MAY what an awesome service we www.mymonticellonews.net As I always say, we had real had! Pastor and Lady Hender- good church services Sunday. son, thank y’all for the love I am proud of our church. It is y’all have truly shown us. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor 870-367-5325 SPORTS [email protected] Area prep basketball teams get down to business Both Monticello teams, DC senior boys earn trips to regionals even before district tourneys begin

BY HAROLD COGGINS Lady Pirates ended the season at 15-12. Monticello and Warren during the regular secured the No. 2 seed in 8-3A and a from 8-3A will be determined by the [email protected] Monticello’s 8-4A district tournament season. Drew Central received the bene- bye into that district tournament’s semi- teams’ seedings in the district tourna- (the fi rst since the Billies and Lady Billies fi ts of the AAA’s blended conference set- fi nals—and the trip to the 3A Region 4 ment—meaning, even if the Pirates lose Three local high school basketball joined the league four years ago) starts to- up by having its 8-3A league all togeth- Tournament next week at Prescott that Thursday, they will head to Prescott as teams have already secured a spot in their day at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, er—which meant a full home-and-home accompanied that high seeding. the No. 3 seed from 8-3A (unless district regional tournaments, thanks to their play and Drew Central’s Pirates begin 8-3A schedule for the Pirates and Lady Pirates The 19-7 Pirates, who wound up 7-3 top seed McGehee is upset tonight— in the regular season, as the “third sea- district play Thursday. against their district opponents, just like against 8-3A foes, will be the fi rst of the which would send the Owls to Prescott son” is well underway. Unfortunately, the Now that the Arkansas Activities Asso- normal. remaining local teams to take the court, as the third seed snd Drew Central as the fourth will be on the sidelines watching. ciation’s experiment with blended confer- The four “southern” 8-4A schools were playing at 7:45 p.m. Thursday against the fourth seed). Both Monticello teams and Drew Cen- ences is behind them, the three remaining simply added to the six from 8-3A while winner of the Junction City-Lake Village In 8-4A, the teams will decide the re- tral’s senior boys assured themselves of area high schools squads can get down the other four 8-4A teams were forced Lakeside game in Fordyce. Should Drew gional seedings on the court. The Lady playing beyond this week, while Drew to the business of attempting to win their to play against other 3A foes. Thankful- Central be victorious in that contest, the Billies, who at 26-3 have the most victo- Central’s Lady Pirates had to win Mon- respective classifi cations’ state champi- ly, almost all affected coaches agreed at 8-3A senior boys’ championship will be ries of any conference senior girls’ squad, day night in the fi rst round of the Class onships. some point during the season, that’s over. at 7:45 p.m. Friday. take the court fi rst on Friday. Monticello, 3A, District 8 tournament to have a In 4A, Monticello will be getting a Both Monticello teams secured top Unlike their 4A counterparts in Mon- which swept all six games against 8-4A chance to join the party. chance to play against 8-4A neighbors seeds heading into district tournament ticello, there will be no third-place game opponents in the AAA’s blended 12- They didn’t. Arch-rival McGehee kept DeWitt, Dollarway, Dumas and Star City play, which meant a double bye into the in 8-3A to determine regional seedings 3A4A this season, will play the survivor DC girls’ coach Michael Goad from ad- for the fi rst time in 2016-17, for the most 8-4A semifi nals—and a trip to the 4A should the Pirates falter in the semifi nals. of Dumas, Hamburg and DeWitt. vancing to the regionals for the fi rst time part. The AAA separated fourth “north- South Region Tournament in Nashville Drew Central boys’ coach C.J. Watson See TOURNEYS Page 2C in his Drew Central coaching career. The ern” schools from Crossett, Hamburg, next week. Drew Central’s senior boys said the third and fourth regional seeds CELEBRATING A REMARKABLE SPRING Lady Billies conclude dream regular season

BY HAROLD COGGINS age while allowing 631 points, [email protected] a paltry 35.1 points per game. That translates to a whopping By all accounts, this has been 33.2-point differential. an unbelievable year already for Only three times did the Lady Monticello’s senior girls—not Billies allow league opponents that it wasn’t expected of the within 20 points of them, and senior-laden squad. With a new won all 18 games by at least coach coming in, though, it was 14 points. That included eight anybody’s guess how 2016-17 at least 30 points, five by 40 would turn out. points or more and three by 50 The Lady Billies wrapped up or more points. An 81-point the regular season with another embarrassment of Hamburg the blowout, 74-24 at Hamburg last first time around was Monticel- Thursday. The victory extended lo’s high-water mark as far as Monticello’s win streak to 19 victory margin during its first 29 games and improved first-year games. head coach Bobby Lewallen’s Things are about to get quite club’s record to 26-3 overall. serious, though. The Lady Bil- The Lady Billies plowed through lies, who have already qualified the Arkansas Activities Asso- for next week’s 4A South Region ciation’s blended Class 3A-4A, tournament in Nashville, are on District 12 with a perfect 18-0 a collision course with perenni- mark, six of those wins coming al 8-4A powerhouse Star City in against Warren, Crossett and this week’s district tournament. Hamburg—8-4A foes that joined The Lady Bulldogs, who Jim Brewer/UAM Media Services Monticello for the AAA’s two- have not lost a conference reg- ENJOYING THE SPOILS University of Arkansas at Monticello Chancellor Karla Hughes (kneeing, fourth from right) joins members of the 2016 Diamond year experiment of combining ular-season game since 2008 Boll Weevils Saturday as the team members received their championship rings after winning the Great American Conference Postseason Tournament be- 4A teams with 3A squads during and are riding a 21-game win tween games of a doubleheader with Washburn 9Kan.) University Saturday at Weevils Field. The majority of the 2016 roster was on hand to be presented the regular season. streak, are the No. 1 seed from rings for winning the GAC Tournament and fi nishing as the runner-up at the NCAA Central Region Tournament—just two wins away from the NCAA Division During those 18 outings, their blended 10-3A4A confer- II College World Series. The 2016 Weevils set multiple school and conference records, ending the year with an overall record of 40-16, the best win total Monticello scored 1,230 points, See LADY BILLIES Page 2C in school history. a 68.3 points per game aver- Pirates enter district tourney on strong note Weevils stumble against rival, still lead GAC

BY HAROLD COGGINS “That’s huge,” Drew Central likely advance to Prescott as the BY HAROLD COGGINS 2016-17—a 95-94 triple-over- The 2-1 week still left the [email protected] head coach C.J. Watson said of the No. 3 seed from 8-3A (unless Mc- [email protected] time win at Harding University Weevils atop the GAC standings Pirates’ fi nish in 8-3A. “We didn’t Gehee loses tonight). on Saturday. The hectic schedule at 15-3, just ahead of Arkansas One goal down, three to go. get to go there (to the regionals) Against Junction City, the Pi- “We just weren’t ready to began with a 78-72 victory over Tech and East Central Universi- Drew Central, which missed out last year. I told the team they wrote rates assumed a six-point advan- play,” University of Arkansas at Henderson State University last ty (the other team to beat UAM on Class 3A Region 4 tournament the fi rst line of that banner (DC tage after eight minutes and hung Monticello head men’s basket- Thursday at home. this year). All three have already play a season ago, made sure that hangs banners each year signifying on for the win, although the games ball coach Kyle Tolin lamented Tolin said he didn’t like to clinched berths in next month’s would not happen again Friday the previous season’s accomplish- was tied on multiple occasions after his Great American Con- think about this but SAU may GAC Championship Tournament night. The Pirates secured the No. 2 ments), so let’s keep adding lines as throughout the fi nal three periods. ference-leading Boll Weevils have caught UAM looking ahead, in Bartlesville, Okla. 8-3A district tournament seed with the year goes by.” “It was a big win,” Watson said. fell 73-58 Monday night to rival and still feeling the effects of the Against SAU, the hosts came a rousing 58-54 victory over Junc- Arch-rival McGehee earned the “I thought we played pretty good Southern Arkansas University emotional win in Searcy. Next out fl at and, uncharacteristically, for four quarters. I thought it was up for the Weevils is a road trip stayed that way. The Muleriders tion City on Senior Night at Drew top seed in the senior boys’ district at Steelman Field House. “They one of the best games we’ve played out-competed us and outplayed to Arkansas Tech University on led 40-27 at the half and were Central Gymnasium. tournament, but for Drew Central in a while. We showed a lot of us in every phase of the game.” Thursday, where UAM has un- able to hold UAM to its lowest With that high district seeding to face the Owls in a rubber match heart, battling back and forth with That setback, only UAM’s doubtedly been pointing since the offensive output of the year by comes an automatic advancement for the 8-3A title at 7:45 p.m. Fri- the lead in the fourth quarter. third in 22 outings, came at the Wonder Boys halted its 14-game 14 points. The Weevils had their to the 2017 3A Region 4 tourna- day in Fordyce, the Pirates must “It was a state tournament-type, end of the second three-games- win streak to begin the year with worst shooting performance of ment next week in Prescott. The win their semifi nal game at the regional-type, district tournament in-fi ve-days stretch of the sea- a 91-90 decision on Jan. 21— 2016-17 from the fi eld (22-for- top 8-3A two seeds during the reg- same time Thursday. fi nal-type game. It was fi tting for son, and followed perhaps the after UAM had led Tech by 23 ular season earn byes to the district Even should the Pirates fail to that game to be at the end of the Weevils’ best performance of points in the second half. See WEEVILS Page 3C tournament semifi nals, meaning a advance to the district tournament trip to the regionals as well. championship, DC will still most See PIRATES Page 2C

Seven-game winning streak helps Billies earn top seed

BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected]

It’s been a struggle, but Monticello is right back where it wants to be. After an 0-3 beginning to the sea- son, the Billies have reeled off 19 wins in 22 games and are two games away from becoming the top Class 4A South Region tournament seed from 8-4A—again. Monticello fi nished off the regular season last Thurs- day with a 65-57 victory at Hamburg, giving the Bil- lies a 19-6 overall record, a 17-1 mark in the Arkansas Activities Association’s blended 12-3A4A conference and a sweep of their 8-4A neighbors within that new Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian AAA league. FAVORITE SON RETURNS Henderson’s D.J. Franklin (30), a former three-time All-State performer at Monti- The victory margins might not have been what fans cello High School, grabs a rebound during yet another UAM home win last Thursday in Steelman Field House. of the 2015 4A state boys’ champion have become accustomed to seeing and longtime Monticello head coach Wayne Sherrer may have been worried about inconsistent play all season long, but the seven seniors Emotions fl ood former Billie as he comes back home who were sophomores during that state title run have BY HAROLD COGGINS ican Conference-leading Boll Weevils (won by kept the Billies focused. Combined with the play of a pair of freshman guards, that focus has put Monticello [email protected] UAM, 78-72). “There’s a whole bunch of emo- back in a familiar position. tions running through me right now. It’s kind of The 6-0 slate against Crossett, Warren and Hamburg With almost an entire section of the Univer- strange coming back to Monticello and sitting during the regular season earned Monticello a No. 1 sity of Arkansas at Monticello’s Steelman Field on the visitors’ bench.” seed in the upcoming 8-4A district tournament. The House devoted to family, friends and former During the women’s game, Franklin said he double bye that goes with that high seed automatically Monticello High School classmates, Henderson was looking for Deverick and Claire, his par- advances the Billies to the 4A South Region tourna- State University’s D.J. Franklin made his first ents, and Kiara, his sister. He knew they were ment in Nashville next week, where one win will put trip to UAM as a college basketball player last coming but Kiara, a senior on the Lady Billies’ Monticello in another 4A state championship bracket Thursday. basketball team, also had a game that night— Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian (also in Nashville). “My grandmother, my parents and my sis- and it was on the road. CONTROLLING THE PAINT One of Monticello’s lit- Monticello, riding a seven-game win streak, re- ter, plus a whole lot of people I went to school Franklin’s family did indeed find their way to tle-used post players, Eric Evans (44), gets some ceived the top 8-4A seed from 12-3A4A and will play with should be here,” Franklin smiled before the much-needed playing time and fi ghts for a rebound game between the Reddies and the Great Amer- See FRANKLIN Page 3C during the Billies’ Senior Night win over Crossett. See BILLIES Page 2C 2C | Wednesday, February 15, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Lady Pirates’ season ends abruptly in 8-3A fi rst round

BY HAROLD COGGINS year at 15-12. Against McGehee in Fordyce, and White. Junior Amaya Partman The fouls in the contest were win. Ahnya Ridgell again was DC’s [email protected] Drew Central needed to get past the Lady Pirates couldn’t get un- followed with 11 points—all in fairly even (17 for McGehee com- leading scorer, netting 22 points but the Lady Owls to advance to the 3A tracked in the fi rst half, scoring just the second half. Only fi ve players pared with 22 for DC) but two classmate Aalexus Jones keyed the Just three days after shocking Region 4 Tournament next week fi ve points in the fi rst quarter and scored for the Lady Pirates. Drew Central starters—Partman victory with six of her eight points league regular-season champi- in Prescott. The fact that it didn’t only three in the second period. The The story of the game, other and sophomore Charlayah Rid- in the fi nal eight minutes. on Junction City, Drew Central’s meant Lady Pirate head coach Mi- Lady Owls, meanwhile, were put- than the slow start for Drew Cen- gell—fouled out. The win over Junction City was 2016-17 basketball season came chael Goad will miss his fi rst re- ting Drew Central in a 22-8 hole, tral, was what it had been all year A mere three days earlier, Goad the last home game for Jones, Ahn- crashing down around the shoul- gional tourney as DC coach. something that even a 28-point long for the Lady Pirates—free watched as the Lady Pirates looked ya Ridgell and Heather Fowler, and ders of the Lady Pirates—thanks to That low for Goad and his squad Lady Pirate explosion in the fourth throws and the lack of converting like a completely different team. Goad praised all three seniors. an old Class 3A, District 8 nemesis. came on the heels of a convincing quarter couldn’t overcome. them. DC was a paltry 5-of-22 at The performance from his Lady “If we keep our heads up and McGehee, the No. 5 seed in 51-34 victory over district tourna- Senior Ahnya Ridgell, as she the charity stripe while McGehee Pirates had their coach singing his make some shots, we can play,” the this year’s district girls’ tourna- ment top seed Junction City last did 17 other times during the sea- was 12-of-25, including 9-of-18 in club’s praises. DC coach said after the Junction ment, “upset” fourth-seeded Drew Friday on Senior Night at Drew son, led Drew Central in scoring. the fourth period as the Lady Owls Drew Central dominated all City contest. “I’m proud of my se- Central 58-49 Monday night in Central Gymnasium. The win was Ridgell netted 19 points in her weathered the Drew Central scor- four quarters, including a 13-5 niors. It’s nice to send your seniors Fordyce, ending the Lady Pirates’ Goad’s 200th as DC girls’ coach. last game wearing the DC Red ing onslaught. fourth-period run that sealed the out like that.”

This is the fi rst district tournament lo reversed that advantage—and BILLIES in 8-4A since Monticello entered more—with an 18-12 second-pe- he league four years ago, but the riod run. After the teams swapped Continued from Page 1C Billies are gunning for their fourth points in the third quarter, the Bil- straight 4A South top seed from lies fl exed their collective muscles the survivor among Dollarway, 8-4A. with an 18-13 fourth period to Hamburg and Star City in the dis- Last Thursday, Monticello liter- complete the season sweep of the trict tournament semifi nal at 8:30 ally won the game from the free- Lions. p.m. Friday at the Pine Bluff Con- throw line, hitting 22 of 30 charity Only seven Monticello players vention Center. tosses to keep the Lions at bay in found the scoring column but four Dumas, the No. 1 8-4A seed the eight-point win. reached double fi gures. Senior San- from 10-3A4A, will face either As they have in several games iyass Brown led the Billies with 15 Warren, Crossett or DeWitt at 5:30 this year, the Billies had to recover points, freshmen Shannon Strick- p.m. from a fi rst-quarter defi cit to claim land and Keshaun Pippen added The boys’ district title will be victory at Hamburg. 14 and 12, respectively, and senior decided at 7 p.m. Saturday, with The host Lions led 16-13 af- Xavier Robinson chipped in with the third-place game set for 4 p.m. ter eight minutes but Monticel- 10.

victory improved Drew Central to 19-7 overall, 12-6 PIRATES in the Arkansas Activities Association’s blended 12- 3A4A conference and, most importantly, 7-3 again Continued from Page 1C 8-3A opposition. There was joy in the Drew Central locker room af- regular season.” ter the game, Watson said, but no one was celebrating. The teams traded point-for-point in that decisive The Pirates knew much work still remains. fourth period, as Drew Central clung to the four-point “I told our guys, ‘I want McGehee again Friday but lead with which it entered the quarter. A major turning to get there, we’ve Junction Thursday,’ ” Watson noted. point came late in the game when a Junction City play- “It’s going to be a big game. It may be a new rivalry er was whistled for a technical foul after committing a in the conference; who knows? They’ve got a lot of ju- personal foul. niors; they don’t lose hardly anything. It’s going to be The Pirates converted three of the four free throws a battle every time we play. That’s what disappointed they were awarded in that exchange to successfully me about our trip down there (a 60-33 Junction City take the air out of the Dragons’ sails. Drew Central’s win on Jan. 31); it should have been that type of game. triumvirate of juniors—Gary Lucas, Montiel Daniels “We’ve got to show up and play.” and Wooda Bell—again paced DC in the scoring col- If the Pirates do, a trip to the 3A state tournament umn. in Bald Knob should be in their future. And, while Lucas was the Pirates’ high-point scorer with 14 it might be a year early to expect this, Drew Central points, followed closely by Daniels with 13 (all but could just fi nish 2016-17 at the state fi nals at the Bank one coming after intermission) and Bell with 10. The of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs early next month.

Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian CLEANING THE BOARDS Monticello senior Tiarra Austin (20) forcefully grabs a rebound during the Lady Billies’ Senior Night demolition of Crossett.

clash should be at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The two LADY BILLIES semifinal losers will meet at 2:30 p.m. to deter- mine regional seedings. Continued from Page 1C Last Thursday at Hamburg, Monticello com- pletely broke open a three-point game with a 33-4 ence. Both Monticello and 25-2 Star City await second quarter for a 32-point intermission ad- the survivors of early rounds district tournament vantage. The Lady Billies erased all doubt after play—and will likely face each other in the girls’ halftime by outscoring the Lady Lions 22-5 in the championship contest. third period. Three Monticello players—of the 12 Lady Monticello will play either Dumas, Hamburg or Billies that scored—reached double figures, led DeWitt on one semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday at the by senior Brandashia Hargraves’ 14 points. Har- Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian Pine Bluff Convention Center, while Star City will graves’ senior classmate Kiara Franklin added 13 HONORING THE SENIORS The Drew Central Gymnasium court was fi lled from end to end with upperclassmen face either Warren, Crossett or Dollarway in the and junior Taylor Donald chipped in with 10. Two and their families Friday night as the Pirates and Lady Pirates celebrated the fi nal home game for senior girls’ and other semifinal at 4 p.m. more girls, senior LaKaysha Foster and sophomore boys’ basketball players and managers, and seniors on the cheerleading squad. The much-anticipated Lady Billie-Lady Bulldog Chaney Scott, followed with eight points apiece.

conference regular season with to keep their top 4A South re- against 8-4A opponents in 12- first time at 8:30 p.m. Friday. 3A4A, on Thursday for the right TOURNEYS an 18-0 record, head into this gional seeding streak alive. 3A4A it took to enter the district The Billies will face the survivor to match up against Monticello week’s district tournament with a The 2015 4A state champion tournament as the top 8-4A seed among Dollarway, Hamburg and Friday. Continued from Page 1C 21-game win streak (as compared Billies have yet to enter any 4A from 12-3A4A. The Billies en- Star City. The boys’ 8-4A championship with the Lady Billies’ 19 straight regional tournament without be- ter the district tournament with Hamburg, the No. 3 8-4A seed is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, with Hamburg, the No. 3 8-4A seed victories). Star City has not lost a ing No. 1 from 8-4A. This year, a 19-6 overall record, a sev- from 12-3A4A, plays Star City, the third-place game scheduled from 12-3A4A, plays DeWitt, the conference regular-season game at least during the regular season, en-game win streak and have lost the fourth 8-4A seed from 10- for 4 p.m. Dumas is the top 8-4A fourth 8-4A seed from 10-3A4A, since 2008. was no different. only twice since December 2016. 3A4A, tonight and the winner seed from 10-3A4A, while War- tonight and the winner will face That monumental 8-4A contest Monticello struggled at times Monticello will take to the will face Dollarway, the sec- ren is the second 8-4A seed from Dumas, the second-seeded 8-4A is expected to take place at 5:30 but still swept the six games district tournament court for the ond-seeded 8-4A squad from 10- 12-3A4A. squad from 10-3A4A, on Thurs- p.m. Saturday in the girls’ district day for the right to match up title game. Should either Monti- against Monticello at 7 p.m. Fri- cello or Star City falter, though, day. the district third-place game is FULLER TURF MANAGEMENT ;YHJ[VY>VYR࠮;YHJR/VL Should the seeds hold through slated for 2:30 p.m. Saturday. .HYKLUPUN࠮)\ZOOVNNPUN to the girls’ championship, the If the Lady Billies and Lady Giving You The “Home Turf” Advantage )SHKL7SV^PUN࠮)\SS+VaLY Lady Billies would finally get Bulldogs indeed meet for the to play 8-4A powerhouse Star girls’ district championship and BLAKE DOWNEN Free Estimates City, which earned the double the right to enter next week’s 4A CUTTER HAY FARMS bye from 10-3A4A and plays its South Region as the No. 1 seed 1-870-377-7810 Call Us @ (870) 224-5157 first district tournament contest from 8-4A, pretty much anything Weed Control earlier Friday. The Lady Bull- that follows that game Saturday dogs, who finished the regular could be anti-climactic. 1632 Highway 278 W, /H`)HSLY࠮;VW:VPS season 25-2 and—like Monticel- Except that Monticello’s se- Monticello, AR 71655 Fertilizer -PLSK+PY[࠮.YH]LS lo—breezed through the blended nior boys should be in a position (SS;`WLZVM+PY[>VYR MONTICELLO BARN SALES NOW AVAILABLE AT PERKINS FARM SUPPLY LARGE SELECTION OF ONION SETS fishing tackle, live bait, 5HQWWR2ZQ Candy, Red Candy )UHHGHOLYHU\DQGVHWXS Apple, Texas Super rods and reels, ZLWKLQPLOHV Sweet and artificial bait, life vests Yellow Granex &RQWDFW'HQHWWD-RKQVRQ SEED POTATOES One of the largest flea markets Halfway between Red Potatoes +RXUV0)6DW Monticello & Dermott Yukon Gold Potatoes +Z\6‡0RQWLFHOOR OGLES STORE 870-723-9847 ‡&KHFN Perkins Farm Supply ZZZGHUNVHQEXLOGLQJVFRP ‡&DVK 1266 Old Warren Road - 870.367.5257 
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UAM BOLL WEEVILS (19-3 overall, 15-3 GAC) 64, a paltry 34 percent) and weren’t GAC honor DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N12 Dallas Christian W 103-74 Derylton Hill 22 much better from the free-throw N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 72-61 Karim Mawuenyega 21 line (11-for-18, 61 percent). University of Arkansas at N19 East Central* W 104-99 Derylton Hill 30 N27 Delta State W 77-67 Karim Mawuenyega 23 Junior Tyrin Jones led UAM Monticello senior Vicktor D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* W 79-78 Derylton Hill 25 in scoring with 16 points, while Arnick has been selected as D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 87-81 Derylton Hill 29 D10 Baptist Bible (Mo.) W 100-29 Derylton Hill 18 classmates Karim Mawuenyega, the Great American Con- D31 Carver College (Ga.) W 80-66 Derylton Hill 21 ference Player of the Week J5 Southern Nazarene* W 74-61 Derylton Hill 30 Derylton Hill and Troy Thom- J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 74-54 Vicktor Arnick 17 as also reached double fi gures. after a 2-0 record last week, J12 Harding* W 84-78 Derylton Hill 20 J14 at Henderson State* W 74-57 Cobe Goosby 21 Mawuenyega added 13 points, Hill becoming the third Boll J16 at Southern Arkansas* W 96-87 Karim Mawuenyega 20 11 and Thomas 10. Hill grabbed a Weevil to be so honored in J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 94-93, OT Karim Mawuenyega 31 J21 Arkansas Tech* L 90-91 Derylton Hill 24 game-high 15 rebounds for his fi fth 2016-17. J26 at East Central* L 98-100 Derylton Hill 27 Arnick averaged 21.5 J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 77-75, 2OT Cobe Goosby 21 double-double of the year. F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 87-77 Tyrin Jones 22 Just as poorly as the Weevils points, 6.5 rebounds and F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* W 101-70 Vicktor Arnick 14 Tyrin Jones 14 played Monday, though, they shot 62 percent from the F9 Henderson State* W 78-72 Derylton Hill 20 performed that well Saturday. fi eld, going 13-for-21, in F11 at Harding* W 95-94, 3OT Vicktor Arnick 24 F13 Southern Arkansas* L 58-73 Tyrin Jones 16 Mawuenyega made two of three wins over Henderson State F16 at Arkansas Tech* 7:30 p.m. free throws with 6.9 seconds re- University and Harding Uni- F18 Ouachita Baptist* 4 p.m. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. maining in the third extra period to versity. He also had a steal, F25 at Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. M1-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. give UAM its hard-fought victory. a block and made six total * GAC games It was the fi rst triple-overtime three-pointers in the two UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (11-11 overall, 8-10 GAC) game for the Weevils since the games. 1999-2000 season and the fi rst in The Dallas native be- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N11 Christian Brothers (Tenn.) W 68-51 Regerina Baker 16 GAC history. The game was tied gan the week with a 19 Ayesha Wahid 16 15 times and had 20 lead changes. N12 Dallas Christian W 97-23 Treasure Evans 14 point performance at home N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* L 69-72 Treasure Evans 20 The last lead change came against HSU and added six N19 East Central* W 64-57 Treasure Evans 19 D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 56-78 Ayesha Wahid 15 on Mawuenyega’s free throws. rebounds in the 78-72 victo- D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* L 55-69 Taylor Collins 17 With Harding leading 94-93, ry last Thursday night. D5 Lindenwood (Mo.) L57-80 Treasure Evans 12 D10 Lane (Tenn.) College W 82-49 Treasure Evans 20 Mawuenyega’s three-point attempt Two days later, Arnick led J5 Southern Nazarene* L 65-82 Nelsha Peterson 27 was short but a foul was called on J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 89-86, OT Brittnee Broadway 19 the UAM offense in a 95-94 J12 Harding* L 53-70 Treasure Evans 12 the follow through. The Weevil ju- triple-overtime win at Hard- J14 at Henderson State* W 70-68 Nelsha Peterson 18 nior made the fi rst free throw to tie J16 at Southern Arkansas* L 78-80, OT Ayesha Wahid 23 ing by recording 24 points J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 74-67 Ayesha Wahid 21 the game, missed the second and, on 7-for-10 shooting from J21 Arkansas Tech* L 57-82 Taylor Collins 16 Ayesha Wahid 16 after a timeout, hit the third. the fi eld. J26 at East Central* L 60-67 Ayesha Wahid 18 “I have several gray hairs now,” J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 48-41 Ayesha Wahid 15 F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 74-66 Taylor Collins 19 Tolin said after the Harding game. F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 72-81 Ayesha Wahid 18 “It was very good college basket- F9 Henderson State* W 81-73 Ayesha Wahid 20 “He can do that,” Tolin said of F11 at Harding* L 43-57 Treasure Evans 11 ball. I thought both teams really his lone upperclassman. “Last year, F13 Southern Arkansas* W 66-49 Treasure Evans 18 competed and fought. They jumped F16 at Arkansas Tech* 5:30 p.m. he made some big shots down the F18 Ouachita Baptist* 2 p.m. out on us but the best thing that we stretch. Obviously, that’s an added F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. did was keep our composure. We F25 at Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. weapon. That’s the beauty of our M2-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. just continued to battle and play * GAC games team. Look at the course of the throughout the course of the game. season. We’ve had several different MONTICELLO BILLIES (19-6 overall, 17-1 12-3A4A, 6-0 8-4A) They had a very good environment guys step up and have big games. and made it a fun high-level col- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER It happened to be his night (Thurs- N17 vs. Springdale Har-Ber& L 59-71 Devario Ballard 15 Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian lege basketball game.” N18 vs. Brookland& L 42-49 Devario Ballard 11 day). LEARNING VALUABLE LESSONS D.J. Franklin, a former Monticello Senior Vicktor Arnick led UAM N19 vs. Paragould& L 46-56 P.J. Deshazer 12 “We’ve got a special group of N29 at Smackover* W 58-40 Xavier Robinson 16 High School All-State performer, discusses strategy with Henderson State in scoring with 24 points. Jones, D2 at Fordyce* W 69-46 Saniyass Brown 12 kids. They’ve bought in to the uni- D6 Drew Central* W 78-62 P.J. Deshazer 24 coaches during the Reddies’ game Thursday night t UAM. This was the with 22, and Mawuenyega, with D12 at Junction City* W 60-41 Shannon Strickland 13 freshman Franklin’s fi rst trip back to Monticello as a college player. 20, also reached the 20-point barri- versity and bought into our pro- D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 76-28 Saniyass Brown 15 gram. We’re hoping we can ride D16 McGehee* W 70-62 Devario Ballard 20 er. Hill was also in double fi gures, D19 vs. Woodlawn^ W 76-41 Xavier Robinson 16 and finished the game with a ca- it as long as we can. It’s been fun. D20 vs. Star City^ W 67-48 Xavier Robinson 19 adding 15 points. D28 at Pine Bluff L 45-61 Saniyass Brown 10 FRANKLIN reer-high six rebounds. To begin the busy week, the They’ve been fun to be around. Shannon Strickland 10 They’ve done what we asked them J3 Smackover* W 87-29 P.J. Deshazer 21 He also scored in double Weevils held off the Reddies in a J10 at Drew Central* W 70-67 Keshaun Pippen 22 Continued from Page 1C figures (12 points) on Feb. 2 to do. Hopefully, we can keep it J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 74-33 P.J. Deshazer 18 “sloppy” game, Tolin said. UAM J14 vs. Pea Ridge@ L 52-56 Xavier Robinson 19 against Southeastern Oklahoma led for more than 30 minutes of the going.” J17 Junction City* W 68-55 Keshaun Pippen 13 UAM from Hamburg after Kiara It doesn’t get any easier in the J19 at McGehee* L 44-58 Saniyass Brown 11 State University. For the former contest but could never put Hen- Shannon Strickland 11 helped the Lady Billies finish Billie, though, it’s not enough, derson State away. fi nal four games of the regular J21 Fordyce* W 68-39 Xavier Robinson 26 season—at least in the short term. J24 at Warren** W 46-40 Saniyass Brown 12 the regular season with another he pointed out. “It was a good win,” Tolin not- J27 at Crossett** W 48-39 P.J. Deshazer 13 blowout win, improving their re- “I like it (college basketball),” ed. “I told our guys after the game Tech is riding a nine-game win Shannon Strickland 13 J31 Hamburg** W 56-52 Saniyass Brown 16 cord to 26-3. Franklin said. It’s been good to I thought (HSU) really compet- streak and hasn’t been beaten since P.J. Deshazer 16 But this night was about D.J. giving UAM it’s fi rst loss of the F2 Warren** W 57-55, OT Saniyass Brown 17 me so far. I’ve got to play some. ed—maybe more so than any- F7 Crossett$** W 61-44 P.J. Deshazer 25 Franklin did not have quite I’m not exactly happy with my body we’ve played all year long. I year. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. Thursday F9 at Hamburg** W 65-57 Saniyass Brown 14 the night he said he was hoping Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff Convention Center play but I feel like I’m getting in thought they really played hard to- in Russellville. F17 vs. Dollarway-(Hamburg-Star City winner) winner 8:30 p.m. for against the Weevils, finish- night. They had a lot to do with the Three of the Weevils’ last four F18 8-4A championship round 4 or 7 p.m. the groove. I feel like the college F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA ing 0-of-2 from the field, 0-of-1 way of basketball is coming to way we played because they played games are on the road, too. Only F28-M4 4A State Championships, Nashville TBA from beyond the three-point arc, Ouachita Baptist University at 4 M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA me.” so hard and were so aggressive de- * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games ** 8-4A games (also Class 12-3A4A blended games) and scoring no points in just five Henderson State head coach fensively.” p.m. Saturday remains as a chance & Brookland Invitational Tournament, Brookland ^ Billies’ Challenge, Dan Coston Field House minutes of court time. He did, for fans to visit Steelman Field @ MLK Event, Baptist Preparatory Academy, Little Rock $ Senior Night Jimmy Elgas, now in his second Hill paced the Weevil offense however, dish out two assists year, agreed with that assess- with 20 points. It was his 10th House to watch UAM. MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (26-3 overall, 18-0 12-3A4A, 6-0 8-4A) and grab one rebound. ment. 20-plus-point game of the year. Ar- The Weevils wrap up the regu- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER For the season, the former “He’s a wonderful kid,” El- nick and junior Cobe Goosby add- lar season with trips to Oklahoma N17 at Highland^ W 64-43 Kiara Franklin 16 three-time All-State performer N19 vs. Pocahontas^ L 45-48 Brandashia Hargraves 17 gas said of Franklin. “He comes ed 19 points each—Arnick netted Baptist University and Southern N26 vs. Little Rock Christian@ L 54-65 Brandashia Hargraves 18 for the Billies and member of four three-point shots to assist the Nazarene University before head- N29 at Smackover* W 70-56 Taylor Donald 18 from a great family. He’s a real- N30 vs. Camden Harmony Grove@ W 71-52 Brandashia Hargraves 13 the 2015 Class 4A state cham- UAM attack. ing to Bartlesville. D2 at Fordyce* W 68-51 Brandashia Hargraves 19 pionship team has played in 21 ly hard-working kid. He’s trying D3 vs. Arkadelphia@ W 70-35 Tiarra Austin 19 learn our system. We’re really D6 Drew Central* W 60-27 Kiara Franklin 17 of Henderson’s 24 games and is D8 vs. Mountain Home& W 46-41 Brandashia Hargraves 14 fortunate to have im in our pro- D9 vs. Fayetteville& L 37-76 Shania Smith 10 averaging 3.1 points and 1.3 re- D10 vs. Berryville& W 49-38 Shania Smith 10 bounds per contest. He is shoot- gram. D12 at Junction City* W 55-30 Kiara Franklin 15 “And he’s doing well. Our D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 58-28 Brandashia Hargraves 19 ing an even .500 from the field     D16 McGehee* W 57-42 Brandashia Hargraves 19 (28-of-56), has made four three- system and how we do things D28 vs. Dumas# W 59-26 Taylor Donald 11 D29 vs. Maumelle# W 80-60 Taylor Donald 16 point shots and has nine blocks takes time and some adjustment. D30 at Drew Central# W 65-41 Kiara Franklin 24 He’s learning to become a really J3 Smackover* W 69-41 Brandashia Hargraves 17 in an average of 8.6 minutes per J10 at Drew Central* W 62-35 Brandashia Hargraves 14 game. good student of the game. He’s J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 79-26 Brandashia Hargraves 20 a real capable offensive player. HISTORIC J17 Junction City* W 74-48 Kiara Franklin 26 Franklin’s career-high total J19 at McGehee* W 74-34 Brandashia Hargraves 21 during his freshman season has We really like him a lot.” J24 at Warren** W 77-40 Kiara Franklin 19 J26 Fordyce* W 71-50 Tiarra Austin 20 been the 15 points he scored For the first of four visits to J27 at Crossett** W 53-24 LaKaysha Foster 10 Steelman Field House during J31 Hamburg** W 91-10 LaKaysha Foster 12 against Baptist Bible College F2 Warren** W 66-39 Tiarra Austin 18 from Springfield, Mo. on Nov. his college career, Franklin said F7 Crossett$** W 72-26 Tiarra Austin 15 F9 at Hamburg** W 74-24 Brandashia Hargraves 14 22, 2016 in Arkadelphia. He he was nervous. Chances are, Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff Convention Center played 23 minutes in that con- as Monticello fans know well, F17 vs. Dumas-(Hamburg-DeWitt winner) winner 7 p.m. F18 8-4A championship round 2:30 or 5:30 p.m. test, going 7-of-9 from the field, when UAM sees him again, he F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA was 1-of-1 at the free-throw line won’t be. 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A 10-12-game schedule will be played at he Monticello Charles Dickens has nothing on Tanya Ray, about us. We can’t depend on anybody else to decisive, turning a tight game into a convincing Sports Complex on U.S. Highway 278 West and Burlington Field in especially after the week the University of Ar- help us. We’ve got to depend on ourselves. I’m win by the hosts. McCloy Park. Tryouts and this year’s draft will be on Saturday. The kansas at Monticello women’s basketball coach proud of the way they came out in the second “I thought we did a really good job defen- tryouts will be at the Indoor Practice Facility at the University of Ar- just experienced. half and pushed through.” sively and made them take some tough shots,” kansas at Monticello; the 8-and-under tryouts will begin at 9:30 a.m., Ray watched as her Cotton Blossoms opened Five made three-point shots–three in a row Ray noted about the Harding contest. “We only with the 10U tryouts slated for a 10:30 a.m. start. Players/parents the second Great American Conference three- by sophomore Ayesha Wahid—fueled the UAM gave up 57 points to them—which is really may register at www.monticelloyouthsports.com. Cost per players is games-in-fi ve-days stretch with an improbable comeback in the third quarter. It took the Blos- good considering how well Harding can score $50 for ages 4-6 T-ball leagues and $60 per player for all other age comeback win over Henderson State University soms less than six minutes to completely erase the ball. We had a three-point lead going into the divisions. Registration cost covers a hat, jersey and insurance. For 81-73 last Thursday at Steelman Field House. the HSU lead and, when junior Treasure Evans half but the third quarter killed us. We couldn’t out-of-town teams wishing to play, contact 870-723-7249. The Blossoms then went on the road to No. 20 scored on a layup at the 4-minute, 32-second score and we were never really able to recover Youth soccer concludes spring registration Harding University, where they gave the Lady mark of the period, the game was tied at 49. from that. That’s not something that can happen Bisons all they wanted before dropping a 57-43 Thirty-one seconds later, Evans’ three-pointer when you’ve got a Top 25 team on the ropes. The Monticello Youth Soccer Association will be having its spring decision, and wrapped the busy schedule with gave UAM a lead it would never relinquish. As Our effort was there but our execution was not. registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the McCloy Park large a rousing 66-49 victory over rival Southern Ar- a matter of fact, Evans netted seven consecutive We took some ill-advised shots that cost us.” pavilion. MYSA is a co-ed sport. During the spring season, the kansas University at home Monday night. points during that stretch, turning a two-point Evans was the lone Blossom in double fi gures league is for players aged 3-13—a player must be at least 3 and no The 2-1 weekend left UAM at .500 overall, 11- defi cit into a fi ve-point lead. against Harding, scoring 11 points. UAM shot a older than 13 on Saturday. All players must provide a copy of their 11, and improved the Blossoms to 8-10 in GAC “We had some kids that made some big shots paltry 29 percent (15-of-51) from the fl oor and birth certifi cate, starting this year, in order to play soccer. Games will play, good enough for a seventh-place tie in the in the second half,” Ray said. “Ayesha made was even worse on three-point shots, hitting be played on Saturdays only. Anyone who is interested in coaching, current standings. The top eight teams at the end some big shots. Treasure came through and only 1-of-9 for 11 percent. text Stephanie Hill at 870-723-5375. For more information, contact of the regular season will advance to the GAC made some big plays for us. And I thought we Monday, though, things seemed to be right Hill at the same number. Championship Tournament in Bartlesville, Okla. did a better job of shooting the ball at the free- again, Ray said. UAM turned a one-point decifi t Deer Creek sponsors disc golf tournament No game was more frustrating, yet enjoyable, throw line. after one quarter into a three-point intermission than UAM’s come-from-behind win over the “We’ve got some pieces. Those pieces have advantage—and outscored he Muleriders 34-20 Deer Creek Disc Golf Course, 791 U.S. Highway 278, will be host- Reddies. The Blossoms trailed by 17 points at to come ready to play. This league is too good in the second half to claim the victory. ing a Dynamic Discs Winter Doubles Tournament beginning at 9 a.m. intermission, 41-24, only to completely reverse for people to take days off. When we can do that “It was a much-needed win for us to stay Saturday. Registration for the series event No. 7 tournament will be that defi cit by outscoring Henderson 32-12 in (come ready to play), we’re really, really good. in the hunt for conference tournament consid- from 7-8 a.m. and a players’ meeting is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. Profes- the third quarter last Thursday. UAM put the fi n- When we don’t, we’re really, really bad. We eration,” Ray said. “It’s a rivalry game so you sional teams’ entry fee is $80; amateur teams may register for $60. All ishing touches on its amazing turnaround with a were really, really good in that second half.” know those can always be intense—and you can amateur entrants will receive a players’ pack—and all players will have 25-20 advantage in the fourth period. Wahid, who fi nish 4-of-4 from beyond the forget about records. SAU came out with a lot of to throw for a $10,000 ace. All divisions are being offered, including “There wasn’t any screaming or yelling,” Ray arc, led the Blossoms with 20 points. Evans add- energy and I felt like we did what we needed to a mixed division, as well as full payout. Only the fi rst 72 teams regis- laughed when asked about her halftime speech ed 17, junior Taylor Collins scored 14 and red- in the fi rst half to keep up with them. We turned tered will be eligible to play. Sign-ups are live at www.discgolfscene. in the Blossoms’ locker room. “We just talked shirt senior Nelsha Peterson chipped in with 13. things up a notch on the defensive end in the com/deercreek. For more information, contact 870-224-2045, visit about pride. I told them that’s a word, in today’s Ray said she was left scratching her head af- second half and did a much better job of mak- Deer Creek’s Facebook pace at www.facebook.com/deercreekdgc or day and age, that’s kind of lost its way. I told ter incredible comeback. When asked what hap- ing it diffi cult for them to operate their offense. send the course a Twitter message at @deercreekdgc. them we have to go play with pride in the sec- pened in the fi rst half, she said she had no idea. We played with more toughness and made plays HSU football collects nearly 50 pints of blood ond half. We talked about how it’s a privilege “If I could pinpoint it, I’d bottle it up and tell when we needed to on both ends of the fl oor.” to wear the jersey that says Arkansas-Monticello people not to buy it,” the seventh-year coach Evans again led UAM in scoring with 18 Henderson State University conducted its annual football blood on the front—not a right. I told them, ‘You’ve chuckled. “I think we came out a little noncha- points while Collins and Wahid also reach dou- drive on Feb. 3 with more than 53 players, coaches and staff mem- got to have some pride about yourself. Go out lant. We lose focus at times throughout games. ble fi gures. Collins added 14 points and Wa- bers participating in this year’s event. Nearly 50 pints of blood was the second half and play.’ And they responded. (Thursday), we lost the focus right away. In or- hid chipped in with 10. collected for the Arkansas Blood Institute that will help save lives “Obviously, I’m proud of them. It’s one of der to be a really good team, you can’t do that. Three of the Blossoms’ fi nal four regular-sea- of fellow Arkansans. Coach Scott Maxfi eld and the Reddie football these things again where don’t start the game Unfortunately, that’s kind of been consistent son games of the year are on the road, beginning team have conducted the event annually for the past 10 years, raising very well at all. We don’t play a very good fi rst with us throughout the year.” with Thursday’s meeting with No. 19 Arkansas nearly 700 pints of blood for hospitals in the surrounding area. This half, particularly in the fi rst quarter (when HSU The effort continued in Searcy on Saturday Tech University. Tipoff is 5:30 p.m. year’s blood drive provided two days of blood for hospitals in Hot Springs. Those wanting to donate blood can locate area blood drives by searching on-line at www.arkbi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. PERFECT DAY Two GAC schools ranked in WCBA poll SEC plans for enhanced security Arkansas Tech University’s Golden Suns are ranked in the Wom- en’s Basketball Coaches Association Division II Top 25 poll for the at ’17 basketball championships ninth consecutive week, coming in at No. 19, while Harding Univer- sity moves up fi ve spots and is No. 20. Tech was previously ranked Special to the Advance below in order to be taken into the 21st, before defeating Southern Arkansas University and Ouachi- SEC Men’s and Women’s Basket- ta Baptist University last week. It is the third time this season the BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Fans ball Tournaments: Lady Bisons have been ranked. Harding was ranked No. 25 in last attending the 2017 SEC Men’s and • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl week’s poll and was ranked No. 21 in the Jan. 24 poll. Arkansas Tech Women’s Basketball Tournaments or PVC and do not exceed 12 x 6 x dropped just its second home game of the season on Monday, fall- will be asked to enter those events 12 inches; ing to Harding in Tucker Coliseum. The Golden Suns currently sit • One-gallon clear plastic freezer in second place in the GAC standings, three games behind Harding. with clear bags and should be pre- bag (Ziploc bag or similar); and Harding is coming off a 3-0 week. Besides the win at Russellville, the pared to arrive early and to see a law • Small clutch bags, no larger Lady Bisons defeated Ouachita 85-54 and the University of Arkansas enforcement presence in and around than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or with- at Monticello 57-43. the arenas in which those events take place, the Conference offi ce out a handle or strap. Florida, LSU picked in SEC baseball poll has announced. An exception will be made for The University of Florida and Louisiana State University have The SEC Women’s Basketball medically necessary items after been predicted to win the 2017 Southeastern Conference baseball Tournament will be held March 1-5 proper inspection at a gate designat- championship as voted by the league’s 14 head coaches in the an- at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena ed for this purpose nual preseason poll released last Thursday. The preseason All-SEC in Greenville, S.C., followed by the Prohibited items include, but are fi rst and second teams, as determined by the head coaches, were also SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament not limited to: purses larger than a announced. Florida and LSU each garnered six votes, while the Uni- March 8-12 at Bridgestone Arena in small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, versity South Carolina earned two votes. The Gators were predicted Nashville, Tenn. backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, to win the SEC Eastern Division, while the Tigers were the favorite The SEC strongly encourages seat cushions, luggage of any kind, to win the SEC Western Division. The University of Arkansas was fans not to bring any type of bags computer bags and camera bags or picked to fi nish fi fth in the Western Division. Since 1996, the SEC Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Nowlen to the tournaments, but bags must any bag larger than the permissible has named a regular-season champion as well as a tournament cham- be clear or otherwise a small clutch size (12 x 6 x 12). CHAMPION LIFTER Monticello’s Jordyn Nowlen,16, won the 148-poynd pion. Prior to 1996, the tournament champion was considered the bag to be allowed into either tourna- Items that are typically carried in weight class at the Southern Powerlifting Association’s Proving Ground diaper or baby bags must be carried SEC champion. Points were compiled on a descending basis for each Classic Powerlifting Meet in Russellville on Jan. 28. Nowlen had a perfect ment. Gates open for the women’s division. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team, and day, going 9-for-9 in successful attempts. She actually went 10-for-10 as tournament one hour prior to the in a clear bag that meets the stan- each coach also voted for one team as an overall conference cham- her third squat attempt was good, allowing her a fourth record attempt fi rst game of each day of the tourna- dards of the bag policy. pion. For the second consecutive year, two preseason All-SEC teams (which did not count for the nine-lift total)—which she successfully lifted. ment to accommodate early arriving Fans may still bring items such as were selected by the SEC head coaches, and ties were not broken. She fi nished as the weight-class champion and holder of the state squat re- fans and gates open 75 minutes pri- binoculars and cameras (with lens Nine of the 14 schools were represented on the All-SEC teams with cord for her division. Nowlen’s competition totals were: squat, 300 pounds; or to tipoff on the fi rst day of each less than four inches in length), pro- Florida leading the way with six total selections. LSU and Vander- bench press, 135 pounds and deadlift, 300 pounds—a total of 735 pounds. game in the men’s tournament. vided they are not in cases, as well bilt University each garnered four selections, while Mississippi State Her state record squat lift was 315 pounds. Bags must satisfy the guidelines as smart phones into each arena. University and South Carolina had two. The Gators also claimed an SEC-best fi ve fi rst-team accolades. Razorback outfi elder Luke Bon- fi eld was included on the second team. 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Diamond Blossoms open season with split RAZORBACK ROUNDUP Pullen picks up SEC honors BY HAROLD COGGINS to jump out to a fi ve-run lead in the [email protected] top of the fi rst and the Blossoms University of Arkansas senior triple jump standout Clive Pul- were simply unable to overcome len was named Southeastern Conference Field Athlete of the Early season games are always that onslaught. Single runs in the week after capturing the international spotlight at the Tyson In- tough to call, especially when a bottom of the fourth and seventh in- vitational last weekend, announced by the conference on Tues- team is starting a week after most nings were all UAM could muster. day. Pullen entered the contest with the national lead already in other squads. The University of Still, Early saw signs of prom- hand, and finished the weekend with a new personal-best and Arkansas at Monticello Diamond ise from his 21st Blossom softball world-leading mark of 17.19 meters (56 feet, 4.75 inches) in his Cotton Blossoms found that out in squad. In his 38th season if coach- signature event. The Kingston, Jamaica, native earned himself Bentonville last weekend. ing at UAM—and his 50th overall a spot in the record books, ranking among the top-three best UAM split its four games in the (he spent his fi rst 12 years coaching in Razorback history and as 10th-best performer of all-time in NCAA DII Challenge, winning the high school basketball)—Early is NCAA history. Pullen displayed consistent talent throughout fi rst game each day but dropping now just 26 wins away from passing the event, never earning a mark lower than 53 feet in any of the the second. The Blossoms opened the legendary Norm DeBriyn, a for- five fair attempts. The senior demolished his previous indoor the season with a 17-4, fi ve-inning mer University of Arkansas baseball best of 54-7.25 in the finals with a 55-foot mark on his first two demolition of Missouri Western coach, for the title of the winningest jumps before achieving his 56-foot record breaker. The Jamai- State University last Friday before college coach in Arkansas history. can Olympian will return to the runway on Feb. 24-25 at the falling to Northwest Missouri State “I was really pleased with the 2017 SEC Indoor Championships in Nashville, Tenn., looking University 9-2. On Saturday, UAM play and hitting by Korie Parker, to defend his conference title. shutout Pittsburg State (Kan.) Uni- Jordan Herbner, Maranda Clen- Date set for Red-White Spring game versity 7-0, following that up with a denin, Ashton Currey, Kali Bolter Arkansas’ football team will play its annual Red-White close 12-9 loss to the No. 22 Univer- and McKenzie Rice,” Early noted. Spring Game on Sat., April 29. Kickoff is scheduled for noon in sity of Missouri at St. Louis. “They rose to the challenge and had Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Admission is free and “I thought it was a good opening an outstanding series.” open to the public. The game will air live on SEC Network and series against some talented teams,” Herbner’s seven hits led the will also be available through connected devices on the ESPN longtime UAM softball coach Alvy UAM offense but Parker fi nished and WatchESPN apps. Early said of his club’s fi rst four the weekend as the Blossoms’ lead- outings. “There were some positive ing hitter, going 6-for-11 for a .545 Trailblazers celebrated things; defensively, we played well batting average. Clendenin aslo col- Razorback Athletics will recognize the contributions of for- and we hit the ball but the pitching leged six his in her fi rst four games mer African-American student-athletes who were trailblazers we needed against those opponents in Kelly Green and White, while in their respective sports as part of a series celebrating Black just wasn’t there. Rice an Coleman both came home History Month on ArkansasRazorbacks.com. In a feature that “Kendra Coleman did a good from Bentonville with fi ve hits. began Tuesday, Individuals will be featured on the web site for job, winning both her starts (against This weekend, UAM returns their contributions to the University of Arkansas, the Razor- Missouri Western and Pittsburg to Northwest Arkansas for Ear- back program and society. This marks the ninth year Razorback State). But beyond her, no one ly’s annual UAM 8-State Classic. Athletics has celebrated Black History Month with a special se- stepped up. The Blossoms open play with two ries on ArkansasRazorbacks.com.This year’s series will feature “The bottom line is, when you games on Friday, against Concordia various former Razorbacks who served as trailblazers for gen- get 42 hits and score 35 runs, you (Minn.) University at 11 a.m. and erations of African-American student-athletes to follow. The should expect better results than Rogers State (Okla.) University at series will relive the contributions of these special individuals 2-2.” File photo 7 p.m. All UAM games are again at through interviews and short vignettes recapping their experi- Second baseman McKenzie Rice the Bentonville High School TAC. ences. Black history has been celebrated annually since 1926. got the Blossom offense started in NICE START Senior McKenzie Rice blasted a home run in her fi rst at-bat of Saturday, UAM entertains Min- her fi nal season with the Cotton Blossoms. The original week-long event was organized by historian Carter her fi rst plate appearance of her se- nensota State University at Mankato G. Woodson, who selected the second week of February as the nior season by cranking a two-run Blossoms were led by 3-for-4 per- runs (by Coleman and junior right at 11 a.m. and Wayne State (Neb.) original celebration. Woodson made his choice around the birth- home run down the left-fi eld line at formances by both Herber and Cur- fi elder Meagan Duchesne) but could College at 1 p.m. Uper Iowa (11 days of former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist and the Bentonville High School Tiger rey; Rice and Parker each hit safely hold down UMSL in the pitching a.m.) and Washburn (Kan.) Uni- former slave Frederick Douglass, both of whom were signifi- Athletic Complex to start a 10-run twice. circle. versity 91 p.m.) provide Sunday’s cant influences on the lives of African-Americans. fi rst inning against Missouri West- The next day, the senior Four Blossom pitchers allowed opposition. Tatlow recognized for community involvement ern. righthander was on again, throwing 16 hits, while Missouri-St. Louis “It’s back to Bentonville this weekend for six more strong in-re- That dinger plated freshman left her second complete game, a four- took advantage of the only error For the third time in her career, junior Chelsea Tatlow has fi elder Jordan Herbner, who had gion opponents,” Early noted. “It’s hit shutout. Coleman fanned eight UAM committed during the entire been named to 2017 SEC Women’s Swimming and Diving singled to lead off 2017 for UAM. such a competitive environment Pittsburg State batters in her second weekend. Community Service team, announced by the league Monday. Herbner and Rice both collected with 30 teams from eight states and outing of the year. The No. 22 team in the county put Tatlow, serving as the swimming and diving community service two hits in that fi rst inning, as Herb- fi ve conferences all there to enhance coordinator, has made an astounding impact on the communi- Parker was the offensive star up a four-spot in the top of the fi rst ner later roped a three-run triple to their chances for a regional tourna- ty with her involvement throughout her Razorback career. The against PSU, going 2-for-2 with two and held off the Challenge hosts. center fi eld and Rice followed with ment bid at the end of the season.” social work and psychology major has made it an initiative to a single to fi nish that frame’s scor- runs batted in. Herbner turned in UAM mached those four run in the The fi rst 18 games of 2017 are leave a lasting impact the youth in the Northwest Arkansas area. ing. her second 3-for-4 outing and fresh- bottom of the fi fth inning to tie the away from the friendly confi nes of Working with special education at Springdale Junior High, Tat- In between, the Blossoms took man shortstop Maranda Clendenin game at 7 but UMSL regained the Blossoms Field. The Great Amer- low has also participated in the Book Hogs Read to Win pro- advantage of two Missouri West- matched that performance with a advantage in the top of the sixth ican Conference season gets un- gram at Butterfield Elementary and in Razorbacks Reads at the ern errors and had run-scoring hits 3-for-4 day herself. with three runs. derway next weekend when UAM Springdale Public Library. Tatlow has finished with a 4.0 GPA off the bats of senior third baseman In the two losses, the Blossoms In that Blossom fi fth, all four runs visits Southeastern Oklahoma in four of her five semesters, earning a spot on the Dean’s List Korie Parker (a double) and junior fared best against the nationally were scored on a Duchesne grand State University for a four-gsme every semester and is a four-time member on the Chancellor’s catcher Aston Currey (a single). ranked opponent. Against Missou- slam to center fi eld. Parker doubled series. Then, the Blossoms must List. She was also a 2016 CSCAA first-team Scholar All-Amer- With that early 10-run advantage, ri-St. Louis, UAM scratched out to lead off the inning, Bolter walked travel to Southern Nazarene Uni- ican. Tatlow volunteered her time with the Relay for Life Can- Coleman threw a complete game, 12 hits, including three doubles (by and junior catcher Brittasny Gen- versity on March 3-4 for another cer Society, donated funds for the Salvation Army and 7Hills striking out six batters. Rice, Parker and sophomore center try single to load the bases before four-game series before fi nally Homeless Shelter and has filled backpacks for Girls on the Run. UAM batters backed Coleman fi elder Kali Bolter); two triples (by Duchesne’s bomb. opening at home against Oklaho- She has served as the Lake Manager at Lake Wedington and up nicely against Missouri Western, Rice and freshman fi rst baseman Against Northwest Missouri, ma Baptist University on March has been a part of the Fayetteville Food Hub, the Fayetteville collecting 14 hits in 28 at-bats. The Kaylee Freeman); and two home UAM pitching allowed the Bearkats 10-11. Underground and Fayetteville Parks and Recreation. The Co- lumbia, Mo. native has volunteered in various service projects including Habitat for Humanity, Veteran’s Hospital, the Ben- tonville Half Marathon, Special Olympics, Operations Baton Defending GAC champions receive rings, get big win over rival Rouge Flood Victims and Shop With Razorbacks at Toys-R-Us. Power numbers give Schroeder SEC accolades BY HAROLD COGGINS UAM, now 2-4 in 2017, will fi nish a four- runs for UAM. Rios went 3-for-5 and drive in On the heels of her power display at the season-opening Uni- [email protected] game home stand at 2 pm. today when the Wee- three runs against the Muleriders. Senior Nick versity of North Texas Invitational, senior outfielder Nicole vils host Union (Tenn.) University. That game Piraino also turned in a three-hit day and scored Schroeder has been named the SEC Player of the Week. She In a less-than-auspicious start to 2017, the was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was two runs. helped the Razorbacks to a 4-0 start with her .636 batting aver- University of Arkansas at Monticello Diamond moved because of inclement weather. Landon McFadden was credited with the win age, three home runs, nine RBIs and five runs scored. Schroeder Boll Weevils nevertheless had have some great Friday, the outings begin taking on more im- and Jared Libke secured his fi rst save of the sea- is Arkansas’ first weekly award winner since the 2014 season. moments already. One was welcoming back portance as UAM opens GAC play at East Cen- son—a three-inning gem with fi ve strikeouts. The Yorba Linda, Calif. native opened the 2017 campaign with most of the 2016 seniors for a championship tral University. A single game Friday will begin Things didn’t turn out as well the next day. two home runs against the University of Massachusetts at Low- ring ceremony between games of a Saturday at 2 p.m. First pitch for Saturday’s doubleheader The Ichabods won the fi rst game in seen innings, ell, the second multi-home run performance of her career and first doubleheader. Another was a come-from-behind is set for noon. holding UAM to a four-run sixth while scoring by a Razorback—also Schroeder—since 2015. She also tallied a win over rival Southern Arkansas University in Against perennial NCAA Division II power- in each of the fi rst four innings and adding an- career-high five RBIs against the River Hawks. Six of her seven non-conference action Friday. house SAU, the Weevils jumped on the Mulerid- other crooked number in the top of the sixth. hits during the weekend went for extra bases including two dou- UAM Chancellor Karla Hughes helped pres- ers when juniors Brady Weiss and Andres Rios Piraino was the lone UAM batter to collect bles and a triple. Schroeder reached base safely in 10 of 14 plate ent each member of the record-setting 2016 and senior Alex Smith each had run-scoring hits more than one hit, going 2-for-4 in the twinbill appearances and had at least one hit and scored at least one run Weevils their Great American Conference in the bottom of the fi rst. Smith’s was a two-run opener. Washburn pitching held UAM to just in each of the four games in North Texas. Historically, Schroeder Tournament championship rings Saturday af- single. seven hits in that fi rst game. currently sits in a tie for fourth place on the program’s top-10 list ternoon (photo on page 1C), coming less than SAU slowly chipped away at the UAM lead, In the nightcap, the Weevils fared better but with 24 career home runs. She also moved into Arkansas’ all-time 24 hours after the Weevils put the Muleriders in however, scoring two runs in the third and fourth just couldn’t hold Washburn in check. The visi- top 15 with 78 career runs batted in. Collectively, the Razorbacks their place with four-run innings in the fi rst and inning, and eventually took the lead in the top of tors used a three-run top of the fi fth—en route to pounded 10 home runs in four games at the North Texas Invita- eighth in a 10-5 victory at Weevils Field. the fi fth at 5-4. An SAU error and Rios’ single a 6-0 advantage before UAM plated its two runs tional. She and junior Madison Yannetti each hit three, sopho- Saturday’s ring ceremony was somewhat helped the Weevils reclaim their lead in the bot- in the bottom of the seventh—to secure their more transfer Katie Warrick put two over the fence while Haydi dampened when the Weevils dropped both ends tom of the frame. sixth win in seven games. Bugarin and Autumn Russell each had one home run. Arkansas’ of a twinbill to Washburn (Kan.) University, 14-4 The only other scoring was in the bottom of Piriano again had a two-hit game, going offense out-scored its opponents by a 39-1 margin while pitchers and 6-2—yet nothing could suppress the excite- the eighth. Three singles, two walks, a hit bats- 2-for-5 as the Weevils’ leadoff hitter. Sean Wag- Grace Moll and Autumn Storms each posted two wins. ment of looking back at a championship season. man and a fi elder’s choice produced te four ner also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3.

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Thursday, Arkansas Game and Fish The management plan will deal with Thursday, March 2, to present the com- fortable night outdoors if necessary. Often, One of the most pristine and unused Commission Fisheries Biologists will regulations, stocking, habitat, and any pleted management plan and solicit fi nal the morning sun brings hope and serves as areas in the state is the Flatside Wilderness host a public input meeting regarding other concerns directly related to fi shing input. The AGFC encourages all anglers a navigational aid. Often, an “aha” moment Area in the Ouachita National Forest. It fi sheries management on Lake Chicot. on Lake Chicot. There will be a short interested in Lake Chicot to attend both comes in a fl ash to help you remember what features almost 10,000 acres of mountains The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the presentation of the current status of the of these meetings. For questions, call the caused you to lose your way. and valleys, hardwood forests, unspoiled Lake Village Expo. fi shery followed by a period of struc- Commission’s Monticello regional of- Try fl oating, white bass streams and fantastic views. The Commission is currently revising tured public input concerning manage- fi ce at 877-367-3559. The area lies west of Lake Ouachita, and for February fun follows the east-to-west orientation of the February is a great month for outdoor Ouachita Mountains. It’s mostly restrict- oak fl atwoods and some unique plants and AYSSP tourney set for March 18 area if you consulted a map before leaving enthusiasts. As long as you remember Val- ed to foot traffi c but mountain bikes are animals. It is also home to the endangered the parking area, and should carry a map entine’s Day and take care of your sweetie, allowed in some areas. All other modes of red-cockaded woodpecker and other unique The Bradley County Skeet Busters trap and compass at all times. A hand-drawn you can happily enjoy the outdoors with a transport are banned, specimens. team, affi liated with the Arkansas Youth map, made as you go, can be a big help. light heart. including horses, ATVs Being a unique natural area, the Prairie Shooting Sports Program, is hosting a A GPS can guide you back to civilization One suggestion is to plan a fl oat trip. and other machines. has specifi c rules. Travel is limited to tournament for AYSSP shooters in grades like a homing beacon but such devices can Most streams and rivers have plenty of Areas further north, foot traffi c. Trails may not be available 6-12 in the south Arkansas area. This event fail when needed. The important thing is water in them, so pulling a boat won’t be like the White Rock year-round. Visitors cannot carry anything will be limited to the fi rst 30 squads to not to panic. That’s why stopping is vital. It necessary. Some, in fact, can be quite dan- Mountain Recreation from the area, including fruits, nuts, edible register for the event, and will be a friendly forces you to settle down, calm your nerves gerous with spring fl ows. It pays to do your Area north of Ozark, plants, animals, rocks, fossils, artifacts, soil, competition to help youngsters prepare for and use your head instead of your legs. homework, and get good information on are just as impressive. downed wood or other natural materials— regional and state AYSSP tournaments in Running blindly in a panic is a recipe for streams with which you’re unfamiliar. White Rock Mountain dead or alive. Scientifi c research requires a Jacksonville. injury—and possibly tragedy. Whether you choose a canoe, kayak, or CHARLES is 2,260 feet elevation, permit. Plans are underway for this event, and • T: Once you stop and sit down, it’s jon boat, a fl oat down an Arkansas stream BRIDWELL and the area has im- The Prairie surrounds some plots of pri- details will be forthcoming. Shooters and time to crank up your brain and think. Try on a mild February day can be a luxurious ARKANSAS pressive views, streams, vate lands. Permission should be obtained teams interested in participating should to visualize where you went wrong, lost adventure, without the heat, bugs or other OUTDOORS lakes and other pristine before trespassing on these areas. Bound- reserve March 18 on their calendars. The the trail or last remember knowing where pests. Try an overnight camping trip on natural features. Flat- aries of the Prairie holdings are clearly tournament will be held at the Warren you were. Learning to constantly update a sandbar for variety, but keep abreast of side is relatively close, marked. Camping and campfi res are not Shooting Complex, located on Bradley your mental awareness of your location is a weather reports and avoid camping where well within a three-hour drive from most of allowed. Pets are discouraged and must be County Road 38, one mile west of U.S. key to avoid getting lost, but it can happen fl ooding is likely. southern Arkansas, but the distance might under direct control. Highway 63 and south of the Warren quickly if you get distracted, are following For some rod-bending fun, try for white be an obstacle for some folks. Areas further It’s a great place to wander, hike, see un- airport. game, or leave the trail without thinking bass making their spawning runs. It’s a bit north require an even longer drive but are usual features and wildlife, and unwind for Spectators are invited to come and about compass directions. early yet but whites will run up creeks feed- well worth the effort for many. the day. The Prairie isn’t a campground; it’s watch, enjoy the concessions and see the • O: When your brain is fully engaged ing major impoundments and also collect The good news for those looking for a great place to spend a day, soak up some quality of young shooters in this program in it’s time to observe your surroundings, take below dams on major rivers. They can also something closer is that there are some of nature’s benefi ts and clear one’s mind, grades 6-12—and the shooting facility here stock of what you have available, consider be found in some lakes, like Lake Monti- great recreational spots here in the southern though. Best of all, it’s close enough to be in Bradley County. Seating is limited at the the weather and time of day, and other cello. And, in this lake, there’s no limit on counties. Felsenthal National Wildlife Ref- convenient for a last-minute adventure. range, so spectators should bring their own factors. If it’s early in the morning, you these feisty fi sh. uge offers around 65,000 acres of river and PTF trap tournament Saturday lawn chairs and shade if needed. may have plenty of time to mentally sort Casting lures that imitate shad are woodland wildlife habitat, including some Plans are underway to add a rifl e and through your route history, solve the puzzle productive, with the Rat-L-Trap and similar camping areas and trails to allow a wander The Bradley County Chamber of Com- pistol range at the Warren Shooting Com- of where you got turned around and make lures the “standard fare” for white bass. to explore at will. merce is hosting a Pink Tomato Trap Shoot plex. At present, the range features three it home by supper. Just remember one hard Trolling is fun, too, and may be the best Numerous Wildlife Management Areas Saturday at the Warren Shooting Sports side-by-side trap and skeet fi elds which can rule; don’t walk for hours in a direction that option for helping youngsters enjoy a day allow exploring, hiking, limited camping, Complex on Bradlet County Road 38 south be used to shoot either trap or skeet. Both continues to look strange if you’re only 30 of fi shing without the worries of casting. fi shing and some hunting opportunities. of the Warren airport. The event is open to games involve shooters trying to break clay minutes of walking time from where you Okay, white bass aren’t the best fi sh on Some can be explored by canoe or kayak, any and all shooters interested in participat- discs with a shotgun, but the games are got disoriented. the plate or the planet, but can be quite and some allow ATVs. Check the AGFC ing in this trapshooting competition. quite different. Observing can include taking stock of tasty. Cutting out the strip of red meat along website for WMAs near home and you Shooters will compete in one division Reserve March 18 on your calendars and supplies, considering your options if you’re the lateral line helps, and so does a 30-min- might discover a recreational opportunity for all age groups. Entry fee is $80 for a watch for further details on how to register wounded, whether it’s dark or storming and ute marinade in 7-Up brand soda. Season nearby of which you were not aware. two-person team for two rounds (50 shots/ for this event. Volunteers who would like to many other factors. Anything that will af- well, coat with meal, fry and it will eat. The Warren Prairie Natural Area is locat- targets) of trap. The two-person team with help can call 870-820-2253. fect your ability to get back to your vehicle Be careful when cleaning white bass. ed only a few miles east of Warren, lying the highest score will win $500 and a If you’re lost, remember STOP should be considered. They have sharp gill plates which can south of U.S. Highway 278 off Arkansas trophy. Second place pays $120 and third • P: Finally, once you’ve settled down, easily cut a fi nger. However, they’re easily Highway 172. It contains more than 5,000 place pays $80. Acronyms are a popular method of mak- thought about your situation and taken a fi lleted with an electric knife. They can acres in Bradley and Drew Counties, and Lunch is included in the entry fee and ing things easy to remember. If you become look at conditions and options, it’s time to be frozen, but like so many other fi sh, allows exploration and hiking, as well will be served at noon Saturday. The com- lost in the outdoors, it’s vital to know the formulate a plan. If darkness is falling, it’s they’re best when served fresh after a day as some bow hunting in season. Hunting petition is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. important steps to help you get home safe- high time to build a shelter and get a fi re of fi shing. information is available in the Arkansas Contestants must provide their own ly. To remember these steps, just remember going. The fi re is company, entertainment, Whites have lots of fi ght, and will make Game and Fish Commission hunting regu- ammunition, and can bring it with them or the word STOP. The letters stand for: something to keep you busy, a crackling kids squeal with delight as they battle them lations brochure. purchase 12- or 20-gauge ammunition at • S: The fi rst thing to do is stop. When little friend, a way to warm some soup, to the boat. Adults have been known to The Prairie is a prime example of saline the range. Registration is required. Contact you realize you’re disoriented, stop right make coffee or hot chocolate, purify water squeal a little, too. White bass are just plain barrens and prairies in the Coastal Plain. the Chamber of Commerce in Warren at there, sit down, build a little fi re and try to or cook supper. It can also serve as a signal fun, very plentiful and there’s no better It is an assortment of salt slicks, pine fl at- 870-226-5225 or Mike Nichols at 501-590- fi gure out where you got turned around. by night; when covered with green limbs or time to catch them than a pretty day in woods and woodlands, saline barrens, post 9755. You should have a mental picture of the plants by day it will make smoke which can February. Great Backyard Bird Count starts Friday

Special to the Advance partner Bird Studies Canada and is factors are affecting the birds. made possible in part by sponsor “Many people just assume that LITTLE ROCK—The 20th an- Wild Birds Unlimited. it’s just biologists and ornithologists nual Great Backyard Bird Count To participate, bird watchers sim- that are out conducting surveys, but will draw bird-watching enthusiasts ply count the number and species of by adding all the birders information from all walks of life to take a little birds they see for at least 15 minutes gathered in counts like this, we can extra note of our feathered friends on one or more days of the count. really see things on a large scale,” this Friday through Monday. Participants enter their checklists said Rowe. “Every person involved The GBBC is one of the largest at birdcount.org, and all the data is can make a signifi cant difference.” and longest-running Internet-based, compiled to give a snapshot of bird Photographers also are encour- citizen science programs, with more species distribution and abundance. aged to participate in the count, as a than 160,000 bird watchers in more Twenty years of data is compared to special photography contest was in- than 100 countries participating. identify trends in species and their troduced in 2006. Since then, tens of According to a release from the distribution. thousands of stunning images have Audubon Society, last year’s count Karen Rowe, nongame migratory been submitted. For the 20th anni- reported 5,689 species – more than bird program coordinator for the Ar- versary of the GBBC, the public half the known bird species in the kansas Game and Fish Commission is invited to vote for their favorite world. says the GBBC is an excellent ex- top photo from each of the past 11 The GBBC is a joint project of ample of how every individual can years in a special album they will the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and help make a difference in learning fi nd on the GBBC website home the National Audubon Society with more about how weather and other page.

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