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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN viropac were here (Tuesday) meet- [email protected] ing with people about construction and with potential employees.” In last night’s Monticello City McDaniel also told the council Council meeting, Interim Mayor that a lease with Interfor had fi nal- David Anderson opened the meet- ly been approved over the public ing by welcoming new city human rail access. The appropriate parties resources employee Patty Burchett. from MEDC and the city of Mon- “She has jumped in to some sit- ticello have signed the paperwork uations and hit the ground running, and, according to McDaniel, it has we are glad she is here and we are been sent off for Interfor represen- well staffed now,” Anderson said. tatives to sign. The minutes for the Feb. 28 City Inspector Brian Rodgers council meeting were approved presented three adjoining proper- and City Finance Director Vickie ties to the council members that are Norris gave her monthly fi nance currently not in compliance with report and a brief report on the city city codes. audit review. Along with a repre- “The owner of these properties sentative from Searcy and Asso- is currently out of the country but I ciates accounting fi rm, Norris told have spoken to a representative for the council members that there her and they have assured me that were common fi ndings in the audit these three properties will be prop- concerning lack of control. This erly boarded up within the net two stems from the same individual weeks,” Rodgers said. having access to multiple accounts ETC Engineering representative or passwords. Mizan Rahman spoke to the coun- “This is a common fi nding in city cil about the on going process with audits,” Tina Martin from Searcy the East water plant permits. and Associates told the council. “The paperwork on our end has Monticello Economic Develop- been submitted, we are now wait- ment Commission Executive Di- ing on them to issue the permits to rector Nita McDaniel then gave her us,” Rahman said. monthly report to the council. It is Rahman’s recommenda- “We are making progress,” Mc- Daniel said. “My contacts with En- See COUNCIL Page 6A Photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Monticello High School students were shown a mock wreck this morning to show how serious the eff ects Construction bids accepted of distracted driving can be. Students were portrayed to have been in a vehicle collision and members of the Monticello Fire Depart- for Miracle League fi eld ment, Southeast Emergency Medical Ser- vices, the Arkansas State Police, Air-One emergency response and Stephenson-Dear- BY ASHLEY FOREMAN man Funeral Home were present to show the [email protected] students what happens in a real life wreck situation. In an ongoing project that has many residents excited, the Monticelo City Council members voted in last night’s meeting to accept bids for the fencing and dugouts and the fi eld for the Miracle League of Southeast Ar- kansas baseball fi eld, to be constructed at the Monticello Sports Complex. ETC Engineering representative Mizan Rahman presented to the coun- cil members the estimates and budget that had previously been in place with former Mayor Zack Tucker. Substitute teacher arrested for sexual assault Initially, when the city started accepting bids for the fencing and dug- outs, the two were grouped together and all of the bids received were out of line with the city’s estimates and over budget, Rahman said. “We decided to split the bids up and have two separate bids,” Rahman Y SHLEY OREMAN Deaton, the sexual act did not take place on conduct by an employee of that company. We B A F explained. “By doing this, the bids we have recently received for the Mir- [email protected] any school campus. have notified that company to never send that acle League construction are in line with our estimates and within the pro- Although neither Deaton nor the superin- individual again. posed budget for these projects.” On Monday, March 20, substitute teacher tendents at either school district knew exact- “Nothing is more important to us than stu- The council unanimously voted to accept the lowest bid for the fencing Kristi Meek, 32, of Drew County was arrest- ly when, Meek made her first appearance in dent safety. If adults in schools in any capaci- from Benton Fence and Titan Access Controls, Inc. for $43,239. Construc- ed for allegedly having sexual relations with court where she was charged with sexual as- ty are having inappropriate relationships with tion is expected to begin as soon as the bond and insurance contract is an 18-year-old student. sault. Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Ste- students, I urge parents and patrons to tell me, signed. Meek has been a substitute teacher at both ven Porch set a bond amount at $7,500—and so such allegations can be swiftly investigat- This bid was opened on Feb. 28 and received a total of fi ve bids. the Monticello and Drew Central school dis- she has since bonded out of jail. ed and addressed.” The bid for the fi eld itself was awarded to RJR Enterprise, Inc. This bid trict campuses. At the time, she was subbing “We contract for substitute teachers through Meek was an employee of SUBTEACH was opened on Feb. 2 but only one bid was received. The original bid was at the district’s shared Alternative Learning an agency called SUBTEACH,” Monticello USA. The Monticello and Drew Central dis- for $195,108 but, after negotiation, the city obtained the bid for a fi nal cost Environment campus. School District Superintendent Sandra Lane- According to Monticello Police Chief Eddy hart said. “We have learned of regrettable See SUB Page 6A See BIDS Page 6A Meals On Wheels celebrating 15th anniversary MONTICELLO’S GROWING AGAIN UAM students receive honor BY ASHLEY FOREMAN vid Anderson joined the local van [email protected] drivers to assist in meal deliveries Special to the Advance this week. Meals On Wheels America is “South Arkansas has experi- Three University of Ar- celebrating the 15th annual March enced a steady decline in federal kansas at Monticello students for Meals fundraiser, which is de- and state funding,” center director have been selected as program signed to rally communities nation- Barbara Abston said. “Because of presenters during the Alpha wide around the vulnerable seniors. this, our local center is having to do Chi National College Honor Countless seniors rely on the more fundraising to keep the pro- Society annual convention in safety net of Meals On Wheels to gram going and provide the same Louisville, Ky., April 6-8. remain healthy and independent in services. All the money raised re- Cody Bijou of Crosby, Tex., their own homes. mains at the local center and is tax Reagan Dobbs of Dayton, The Monticello Senior Citizen deductible.” Texas, and Bronte Pearson of Center holds the meals for seniors This season, the Monticello cen- Monticello will present origi- fundraiser during the Spring to help Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian ter will hold several fundraisers in- nal research as part of a con- fund the local meal program for the cluding a walk-a-thon with Monti- HELPING THE ELDERLY Interim vention that highlights student year. The main purpose of the local Mayor David Anderson partnered cello Middle School and an afghan research and creative presen- Senior Center is to help the elder- with the Monticello Senior Citizen ticket sale. tations from across the nation. ly live independently for as long Center to deliver meals to local The center is open Monday Bijou, a senior communi- as possible. The Monticello Meals seniors. Pictured above (from left through Friday to any senior citi- On Wheels program provides meal to right) are Lisa Lloyd, Mayor An- zen who is 60 or older. The center See HONOR Page 6A delivery to seniors who are home- derson, Cindy Villarreal and Felecia does have vans available to provide Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian bound in the area. Harrell. transportation to and from the cen- RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY Members of The Crawfi sh Shack staff The national organization has ter and to local doctor visits. and the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi cially christen INDEX Opinion ...... 4A met with Congress and asked ev- awareness about the fi ght of senior For information on center activi- the “new” restaurant Wednesday morning. The Crawfi sh Shack is located at Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B eryone across the nation to en- hunger. ties or ways to contribute, call 870- 181 U.S. Highway 425 South. 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See CALENDAR Page 8A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 3A Rhea, Robinson to wed in June Give your ash trees a chance by treating them now From U of A System Division of Agricul- been a diffi cult proposition. This designed for homeowners have ture is especially true with EAB,” some restrictions that do not Walkingstick said, adding that apply to professional formula- LITTLE ROCK—If you want treatment works best on healthy tions. 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Many Before purchasing or using moving their trees can be much of these chemicals must be in- any pesticide, always read and higher than the cost of treating jected into the trunk or the soil. carefully follow the label direc- their trees.” “Certain systemic bark sprays tions. The emerald ash borer, or are also restricted-use pesti- “Do not apply more with the EAB, is an invasive beetle from cides and can only be applied by idea that if a little will work, a Asia that has now been con- someone certifi ed by the state,” lot should work better,” Hopkins MAKAYLA RHEA AND ANDREW ROBINSON fi rmed in 12 counties in Arkan- he said. “Check with your local said. sas. It was fi rst discovered in Cooperative Extension Offi ce For property owners who live Lane and Deanna Rhea of Ark- 2013 graduate of Arkadelphia High Puterbaugh of Kingsland. He is a southwestern Arkansas in 2014 for details about these pesti- in infested counties, or even live adelphia announce the engagement School and graduated from hot 2013 graduate of Monticello High and was confi rmed in Randolph cides.” adjacent to an infested county or and forthcoming marriage of their Springs Beauty College in 2015. School and will graduate from the County last year. The beetle was “The advantage of tree injec- Louisiana parish, it’s a good idea daughter Makayla Rhea of Ark- She is currently employed at Rebel University of Arkansas at Monti- fi rst found in the United States in tions is that the treatment can to know the symptoms. adelphia to Andrew Robinson of Child Salon in Arkadelphia. cello in May 2017 with a degree in 2002 in Michigan. last for two or three years. The Signs of infestation include: Monticello. The prospective groom is the accounting. 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(870)367-3715 CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, March 29, 2017 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor OPINION 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 [email protected] [email protected] Th ere’s a late rush to push through How to handle the Russia mess We need to understand what happened; it’s critical to democracy 2017 legislation The recent announcement by FBI Director GUEST EDITORIAL tion conducted in the light of day, by people The Regular Session of the 91st General Assembly James Comey that his agency is investigat- who seek the truth and have standing and met only three days of last week but the days were ing links between members of President This editorial refl ects the views of Lee legitimacy on both sides of the political aisle. very long ones. There is a rush to get pending bills Trump’s campaign and Russia has upended Hamilton, a Senior Advisor for the Indi- In theory, Congress could do this, either through committees and to the House and Senate Washington. Yet there needs to be an even ana University Center on Representative with a select committee or through its stand- fl oors. Amendments on either side mean the bills must Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU be reconsidered and approved before they are sent to stronger and broader investigation to get to School of Global and International Studies; ing committees. But it has lost credibility by the governor for his signature. You can see each of the the bottom of what happened. and a Professor of Practice, IU School of dragging its feet and by the sheer partisan- bills that are still in a committee for consideration by There are really two questions at hand. Public and Environmental Aff airs. He was ship already on display. visiting www.arkleg.state.ar.us. The fi rst involves Russian meddling in our a member of the U.S. House of Represen- Instead, we need a fully staffed, well-re- Last Monday, the House passed a bill to change the election and their attempts to manipulate the tatives for 34 years. sourced commission that can look into all date of primary elections and fi scal sessions in Arkan- sas. House Bill 1707 would permanently move the outcome. The second means looking into aspects of the Russians’ involvement in our preferential primary from May to the fi rst Tuesday in whether members of the Trump election investigations are necessary, but not enough. election. What members of the Trump cam- March. The bill also moves the date of fi scal sessions team colluded or worked with the Russians The FBI’s principal charge is criminal law. paign did or did not do with the Russians for the General Assembly from the to affect the outcome of the 2016 election. What we need is much broader: an open and should certainly be part of it, but the para- second Monday in February to the The FBI investigation will move the ball bipartisan inquiry on a broad range of issues mount focus should be on Russian involve- second Wednesday in April. Fiscal sessions are held in even-num- forward on both fronts. White House denials — not just criminal, but also civil, political, ment in our electoral system and how to bered years only. The bill was and the reluctance of Republicans in the ma- and diplomatic. prevent it from happening again. sent to the Senate Committee on jority on Capitol Hill to dig deeply into the Getting at the facts ought not to be a polit- It’s critical to the success of our repre- State Agencies and Governmental election of a president of their own party has ical exercise, but resolving what to do about sentative democracy that we understand Affairs for consideration. them surely will be. What the Russians did what happened. A highly visible inquiry by The House also passed HB bogged the public investigations down. LEANNE 1166, which allows a tenant to Yet the truth is, we’ve been attacked by was an attack on the heart of our system; if we a credible, independent commission would BURCH terminate a lease agreement if the the Russians and we’re not investigating are to rebuild and sustain public faith in our give us the best opportunity to move for- residential landlord fails to provide ARKANSAS it adequately— which is why the FBI’s democracy’s integrity, we need an investiga- ward. HOUSE REPORT heating and air conditioning (if provided when signing the lease), functioning electricity, potable water and a sanitary sewer system. If approved Senate passes and signed into law, this will substantially improve renters’ rights in Arkansas. It was sent to the Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce. many bills in You may recall that the House earlier passed HB 1047, which would send the matter of voter identifi - cation to the people to vote on amending the Arkansas last days Constitution to require voters to present photo iden- tifi cation at polling sites before casting a ballot. The Senate added two amendments, which the House LITTLE ROCK—As the Gen- agreed to last week. The bill is now awaiting Gov. eral Assembly approaches the fi nal Asa Hutchinson’s signature so that it can be placed on days of this year’s regular session, the ballot at the next general election. As amended, lawmakers approved bills affecting the bill would allow an individual to cast a provisional public and private education, ballot without the ID if they sign a sworn statement. criminal justice, prisons, election Last Tuesday, the House passed HB 1775, which es- procedures, campaign fi nance and tablishes a state suicide prevention hotline. There were unemployment benefi ts. 571 suicides in Arkansas last year, and the state is cur- Senate Bill 647 is a 60-page rently ranks No. 10 in the nation in suicide rates. There measure that sets up new account- is every reason to expect this will fl y through the ability and assessment tools used Senate and get to the governor for signature quickly. in public schools. Educators will The House also passed HB 1778. This bill will be affected by how it changes the allow the State Plant Board to adopt rules to adminis- methods for designating schools ter an industrial hemp research program and to license that are in academic distress. The individuals to grow industrial hemp. Hemp can be Senate passed the bill by a vote of used in textiles, alternative fuel, food and plastics. 23-4. It went to the House Educa- While the hemp plant is from the same plant family as tion Committee. marijuana, hemp does not contain the same concen- The Senate passed SB 746, by a trations of the psychoactive cannabinoid compound vote of 22-5, to THC as marijuana. This law is required to be able to set up educa- legally conduct research on the benefi ts of growing tion savings this plant commercially in Arkansas. It was referred accounts into to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and which individ- Economic Development for consideration. uals and cor- I’m particularly excited about HB 2198, which was porations can passed out of the House and is to be heard this week donate money by the full Senate. The bill will allow the Department Hutchinson pleased with legislature and receive tax of Veteran Affairs to create a data collection system to EDDIE credits. locate veterans and military families living in Arkan- CHEATHAM Parents can sas. The information would be used to make sure they After nearly three months, the work underscores our state’s commitment to are volunteer citizens, to help fi nd ways apply for fi nan- of the Arkansas General Assembly is those in need. to improve state government and the ARKANSAS have access to information and resources available to SENATE REPORT cial help from them. nearing completion. And while there is When it comes to education, I eagerly services it provides. the accounts to Last Wednesday, the House passed HB 1910, which more work to be done, I am very pleased anticipate the outcomes of our new For state employees, legislation was offset the cost serves to assist military service members who return to that all of my legislative priorities have Higher Education Productivity Funding passed to reform the state pay plan, and of tuition and other expenses of Arkansas fi nd civilian employment in the state. The bill passed. formula. It’s a model that will focus on for our law enforcement community, I sending their children to private encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs and the The fi rst item we tackled was the $50 student success and program completion signed the Mental Health Crisis Stabili- schools. It also was referred to the Department of Workforce Services to work together to million tax cut for lower-income Arkan- instead of just enrollment numbers. zation Centers bill into law—which will House Education Committee. communicate to military members about jobs available sans. This builds upon my $100 million In Arkansas, student achievement is help reduce the incarceration rate of those The Senate voted unanimously and communicate to employers about the skill set that tax cut for the middle paramount. To help students complete with mental illness and increase public in favor of House Bill 1014 to members of the military can bring to the workforce. I class from 2015 and their degrees, we created the Arkansas safety. allow teachers to claim up to $250 have personally seen the challenges of military mem- sets the stage for fu- Future Grant program. And last, but certainly not least, we a year in income tax deductions bers who are experts in their military specialty areas ture reductions as we Now, students who are pursuing a separated the dual holiday celebration of for expenses they incur buying and who have experienced diffi culty describing those work towards a long- high-demand fi eld of study, like computer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and General school supplies for their students expert skills in a resume so that potential employers term goal of fl attening science or welding, will receive funding Robert E. Lee, in addition to supporting from their own pocket. It went to can understand them. This was sent to the Senate Arkansas’s tax rate. for two years of tuition and fees at an Ar- Civil War education in the classroom. the governor. I was also pleased kansas community or technical college. This initiative was especially meaningful See BURCH Page 5A Both chambers passed and ASA to sign the retired mil- This will increase educational opportuni- to me, and I could not be more pleased the governor signed Act 539 to HUTCHINSON itary tax cut into law. ties for our high school graduates. with the outcome and bipartisanship of eliminate the death penalty and This will eliminate When it comes to managing the use of this bill’s passage. life without parole for people who GOVERNOR’S the state income tax taxpayer dollars, it’s important to always Thanks to the great work of the REPORT commit capital offenses before LETTER TO THE EDITOR on military retirement be looking for ways to be more effi cient members of the 91st General Assembly, they turn 18. Those inmates would pay. We want to make and cost-effective. During the session, our state has enacted measures that drive be eligible to appear at a parole Good Samaritan Arkansas an even better place for military we did this by eliminating over a dozen economic development and identify bet- hearing after 25 or 30 years in retirees and their families. unnecessary boards and commissions. ter ways to serve Arkansans. As governor, prison, depending on their original A few weeks ago, a friend of mine who lives out of Another priority we accomplished Additionally, we proposed realignment I am proud of what we’ve accomplished sentence. town lost her wallet in Monticello. She had inadver- was redirecting a portion of the Tobacco of several agencies to improve their this session, and I look forward even The Senate passed a criminal tently left her wallet on the top of her car while loading Settlement Funds to decrease the backlog delivery of services; and we created the greater milestones as we reach those in justice measure, SB 177 to require her packages from a local business. of those on the disability wait list. This Transformation Advisory Board, who the future. Several people searched the highway to no avail. inmates to serve at least 80 percent Two days later, I saw a notice on monticellolive.com of their sentence if they have about a wallet that had been found. It was my friend’s been in prison at least three times wallet! previously. A very nice and honest man had found it just a few We must meet the needs of every veteran Some lawmakers voiced con- minutes after it fell off of the top of her car and re- cerns over the potential $20 mil- lion a year in additional costs the trieved it. A big thank you this man—David Worrell! I recently met with a group of and their families, have rightly earned We just wanted him recognized as a Good Samaritan bill would create for state prisons. Our female veteran population veterans in Fayetteville and one of the and justly deserve. From establishing After it passed the Senate on a who returned the wallet with all of the contents intact. continues to grow each day as more and top concerns they raised to me was peer-to-peer counseling and outreach for Bless you Mr. Worrell. 20-9 vote, it was referred to the more women answer the continued inequality of healthcare women veterans, to retrofi tting VA med- House Judiciary Committee. SUSIE HARGIS the call to serve our between men and women. They spoke of ical centers with necessary features to en- Monticello The legislature approved and nation in uniform. the shortage of women’s health primary hance privacy and care—our bill aims to sent to the governor HB 1047 to Today, there are more care providers within the Department comprehensively improve the assistance require voters to present identi- ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN than two million of Veterans Affairs; the lack of respect and support we provide to our women fi cation with a photo in order to women veterans in sometimes shown to our women veter- veterans. These initiatives will help right cast a ballot. A registered voter the United States. ans by VA staff; and, sadly, about the a wrong, and ensure our female veterans without photo ID can sign a sworn Serving Drew County since 1870 There are more than mistaken assumption that a woman was get needed services that VA simply is not statement that they’re registered JOHN 20,000 women veter- someone’s military spouse—rather than providing right now. voters and their provisional ballots TOM WHITE ...... Publisher ans in Arkansas alone. the veteran. This is outdated thinking. We This bill is needed to bring VA facil- will be counted. A false statement BOOZMAN We are so proud of need to do better. ities and VA programs into the modern would be considered perjury. HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor U.S. SENATE these patriots and Sen. John Tester (D-Mont.) and I have era. The changing face of our military Political action committees, ex- REPORT their many contribu- set out to correct this inequity. The Deb- requires us to re-examine the services ploratory committees and indepen- ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer tions to our nation. orah Sampson Act, a bipartisan bill we and care we’re providing our veterans. dent expenditure groups must fi le Published each Wednesday by: Our country owes recently introduced, seeks to improve the We need to update the way we’re doing their fi nance reports electronically a great debt of gratitude to these brave benefi ts and services our nation provides DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. business to ensure we’re meeting the under HB 1010, which has been women and their families. Our military is to our women veterans—benefi ts and 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 stronger today for their service. services these brave women veterans, 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. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 5A CHEATHAM Continued from Page 4A Old hay that won’t feed cattle could feed soil approved by both chambers and sent to the governor. It is similar By the U of A System Division of Agriculture to Act 318, approved earlier in the session, which requires candidates FAYETTEVILLE—Age, mold, winter and water can take to fi le electronically. their toll on the nutrient value of hay bales, but old bales can The House approved HB 1707 bring new life to the soil, said Dirk Philipp, associate profes- to permanently move the date of sor of animal science for the University of Arkansas System primary elections to March. It Division of Agriculture. was referred to the Senate State With the arrival of spring, hay-feeding season is drawing Agencies and Governmental to an end, and livestock producers may be left with extras. Affairs Committee. The primary “But that doesn’t mean hay goes to waste,” Philipp said. was temporarily moved from May “Turns out that hay can be used as a fertilizer. to March in 2016 so that Arkansas “While it’s not as effective as made-for-the-job fertilizers, would have a more infl uential since hay has been removed from your fi elds, you may as voice in the presidential races. well return it to get some benefi t.” The legislature has passed and First, let’s look at the potential nutrient value to your soil. sent to the governor HB 1405 Assuming an average Bermuda grass round bale weighing to shorten from 20 to 16 weeks 1,000 pounds, you could get: the length of time someone may • Twelve pounds of nitrogen, receive unemployment insurance • Four pounds of phosphorus, benefi ts. • Fifteen pounds of potassium, It also lowers the wage base • Four pounds of calcium, Internet photo from $12,000 to $10,000, which • Two pounds of magnesium and MAKE GOOD USE OF WHAT YOU HAVE Old hay might be good for your soil. will lower unemployment insur- • One-and-a-half pounds of sulfur. ance taxes for Arkansas businesses “While these are ballpark numbers, keep in mind that the The next step would be to use the old hay on bare soil or There are additional strategies you can use to spread nu- hay quality may vary substantially,” Philipp said. “Of course, by an estimated $50 million a year. overgrazed spots to serve as a ground cover. It can also be trients contained in hay,” Philipp said. “If you need to feed the better quality hay should be fed to cattle, but don’t under- estimate the nutrients and minerals contained in the not-so- used in areas that are low in nutrients with little current for- old hay, spread it out across an area and let your animals sort good hay that weathers way along your fence lines.” age growth. through the best parts of it. This way, they will spread the hay BOOZMAN Philipp said when getting ready to use the hay be sure to “You can also incorporate the hay into areas you need to till even further.” know the hay’s source, so “you don’t spread weeds or noxious or work up for other purposes such as pasture renovation,” he Philipp also suggested moving hay rings around at each Continued from Page 4A plants and don’t spray toxic fescue into non-toxic stands.” said. feeding. unique needs of today’s entire veteran community. committee. It will allow a foster replaced. Signs in good condition developed by the Arkansas State First Vice Chair. Expect that Rep. At a press conference unveiling BURCH parent to request approval of the are not expected to be changed out Police and must be completed Gray will give up his position as the bill, Sen. Tester and I were Department of Human Services to immediately, in order to reduce before one can carry a concealed Minority House Leader in the days joined by our colleague, Sen. Continued from Page 4A transfer the child to another school the cost of this name change for weapon on a campus. In a related ahead to give more time to his new Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), as well district if it is signed into law. taxpayers. bill before the House this week, position. as the sponsor of the companion SB 7 is another piece of In various forms, there have amendments drafted and approved There will still be much to do at bill in the U.S. House of Repre- Committee on State Agencies and legislation that has already been been several bills presented to in the Senate will place concealed the Capitol even after the last week sentatives, Rep. Elizabeth Esty Governmental Affairs. delivered to the governor, after the House that would call for a carry restrictions on some campus- of the regular session, and I look (D-Conn.) and members of the I’ve mentioned several pieces of being passed out of the House last convention to consider amending es, including the University of Ar- forward to keeping you up to date Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans legislation that have been passed week. It establishes a loan pro- the U.S. Constitution pursuant kansas for Medical Sciences. The about that in the future. If you Association, a leading veterans during this session regarding child gram to help increase the number to Article V. Some bills have governor is expected to sign this have something of concern you service organization representing and adult welfare. Most of this of teachers in teacher shortage been directed at adding specifi c bill should it be sent to his desk. would like me to address, or an post 9-11 veterans. Their leader- legislation was introduced through areas. Students would be eligible ship on this bipartisan legislation amendments, while others have Also during the last week of event or person you would like me the House Committee on Aging, for a $5,000 loan their junior and advocated for creating a new U.S. the regular session, I am looking to highlight, please let me know. will help us get these worthwhile Children and Youth, Military and senior years if they agree to teach initiatives passed into law. Constitution. None of these bills forward to having two other Pages For our educators and students and Legislative Affairs, on which I the next fi ve years in an area of have passed out of the House to serving from District 9. I hope to parents of students, I hope you had Similar to the barriers these the state with a teacher shortage. serve. Our committee has helped date, although a few have been introduce you to them next week! a relaxing Spring Break last week. brave women have broken while shape several pieces of good legis- The state would repay 20 percent passed to us from the Senate. We Many of you have asked me As always—don’t forget that serving in uniform, our bill seeks lation to make it even better. One of the loan each year for the next expect a few other attempts at this about the changes in the leader- to eliminate remaining barriers in bill that needed no help to clear fi ve years, providing the new you can still live-stream House access and quality of care. As the the committee and pass the House teachers are teaching in the needed type of legislation in the last week ship of the Democratic Party of committee meetings and also the father of three adult daughters, I last week has now been sent to district. Currently, the program of the regular session. Arkansas. Last Saturday, new regular House sessions at www. believe these initiatives are the the governor for signature. Senate is not funded. The bill sets up the You may have heard that Gov. offi cers were elected at a statewide arkansashouse.org and you can right thing to do, and overdue in so Bill 656 is especially touching structure for the program for the Hutchinson signed legislation last meeting held in North Little Rock. reach me by email at: leanne. many cases. As the chief of staff for District 9 members because it day funding becomes available. week regarding the carrying of Rep. Michael John Gray was [email protected]. I am for IAVA, Alison Jaslow, made enhanced a bill concerning “fi ctive The House also passed SB concealed weapons onto higher elected to replace Vincent Insalaco so grateful for the opportunity to clear during our press conference, kin” that our beloved late Rep. 589, which changes the name of education campuses. Enhanced as Chairman and Nicole Hart, a serve as your Representative and I until we get over the hurdle of Sheilla Lampkin originally passed the Arkansas State Highway and conceal carry training will be former Army soldier, was elected look forward to hearing from you. how VA recognizes veterans, “we in 2013, regarding placing a foster Transportation Department to the are not going to be able to get child with a non-relative that has Arkansas Department of Trans- everything else that we (female a close personal relationship with portation. Already passed out of veterans) need.” that child. the Senate and sent to the Gov. VA can and should be an Another foster child bill, HB Hutchinson, you can expect to start inclusive environment, an agency 1855 was passed by the House and seeing signs for ARDOT as old that welcomes all generations of is now in the Senate Education signs deteriorate and need to be our veterans, male and female. We can’t allow outdated policies, pro- cedures and outlooks to bring about unequal and inadequate care. We can do better and this bipartisan bill would put VA on track to meeting the needs of every veteran.

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From U of A System Division of Agriculture • The next step is to determine which treat- the base of the trunk, or injected a few inches ment option might work best. below ground at multiple locations near the LITTLE ROCK—If you want ash trees to “There are several insecticide options avail- base of the tree. The insecticide is taken up by stand a fi ghting chance against the emerald ash able for those people who want to treat their trees. the roots of the tree and then moves, or translo- borer, now through mid-April is the time to treat It is important to understand that controlling cates, throughout the tree. Products designed for trees this invasive pest, insect and tree experts wood-boring insects with insecticides has always homeowners have some restrictions that do not for the University of Arkansas System Division been a diffi cult proposition. This is especially true apply to professional formulations. Homeowner of Agriculture said. with EAB,” Walkingstick said, adding that treat- products can be applied as a soil drench or as “Homeowners living in emerald ash borer ar- ment works best on healthy ash trees or ash trees granules that are watered into the soil, but not as eas face a tough choice: Either treat their ash trees with less than 30 percent crown damage. a soil injection. Homeowners are also restricted with an insecticide or let the trees die and pay for Unless emerald ash borers have been detect- to making only one application per year. proper removal,” said Tamara Walkingstick, as- ed on the property or within 15-20 miles of the If homeowners want to use these products, sociate director of the Arkansas Forest Resources property, it is not necessary to treat. right now is a good time to do so. Center, said. “Homeowners should understand John Hopkins, extension urban entomolo- The national clearing house for emerald ash that the cost of removing their trees can be much gist for the Division of Agriculture, and Walk- borer information: http://bit.ly/2nd6ZIW has UAM Media Services photo higher than the cost of treating their trees.” ingstick said that many of the more effective the latest, research based information regarding FROM LEFT: Cody Bijou, Bronte Pearson and Reagan Dobbs. The emerald ash borer, or EAB, is an invasive treatment options might require homeowners to insecticide options for protecting ash trees from beetle from Asia that has now been confi rmed in hire professionals to treat their trees. Tree care EAB. Kate Stewart, professor of English 12 counties in Arkansas. It was fi rst discovered professionals and arborists whom are certifi ed Before purchasing or using any pesticide, al- HONOR and co-sponsor of UAM’s Alpha in southwestern Arkansas in 2014 and was con- pesticide applicators have access to more potent ways read and carefully follow the label direc- Chi chapter. “Because we’re a gen- fi rmed in Randolph County last year. The beetle chemicals. Many of these chemicals must be in- tions. Continued from Page 1A eral honor society, the projects may was fi rst found in the United States in 2002 in jected into the trunk or the soil. For property owners who live in infested be in anything from accounting Michigan. “Certain systemic bark sprays are also re- counties, or even live adjacent to an infested cations and political science dou- to zoology. Seeing their projects Before treating their trees, homeowners need stricted-use pesticides and can only be applied county or Louisiana parish, it’s a good idea to ble major, will discuss recruiting alongside those of their peers from to take a few steps: by someone certifi ed by the state,” he said. know the symptoms. techniques used by the terrorist around the country is a valuable • Properly identify the tree as an ash tree. EAB “Check with your local Cooperative Extension Signs of infestation include: heavy wood- organization ISIS. Dobbs, a senior academic experience, and their in Arkansas has only been found in ash trees. If Offi ce for details about these pesticides.” pecker feeding, thinning tree crown, D-shaped political science major, will pres- participation shines a positive spot- it’s not an ash, then it’s not EAB damage. There Imidacloprid and dinotefuran are systemic in- exit holes, and S-shaped feeding galleries be- ent a paper entitled “A Search for light on our students, our chapter, are other native insects that can attack ash trees. secticides that can be applied as soil drenches neath the bark. Justice: An Exploration of the Na- and our campus.” • Determine, to the extent possible, the over- or soil injections. Both are sold under numerous Residents also need to remember that a quar- ture and Role of Women.” Pearson, Stewart and Dr. Carol Strong, all condition of the tree. If the tree’s crown was brand names for use by professional applicators antine on the movement of all hardwood fi re- a senior English major, will read associate professor of political sci- thin last fall, then it might be too late to treat for and homeowners. They can be applied to soil as wood to areas outside of the quarantine remains from her original short story enti- ence and also a chapter co-sponsor, EAB. This will be impossible to determine until a drench by mixing the product with water, then in effect. Thirty-three counties are now included tled “Yellow.” will accompany the students at the the leaves appear however. pouring the solution directly on the soil around in the quarantine. Student presentations, grouped convention. by academic discipline, are adjudi- Dr. John Janovy Jr., noted sci- cated by faculty advisors attending entist, author and educator, will that the bid for Lake Monticello narrow and dangerous at night and that will meet at the public works the convention, and 30 presenta- present the keynote address at the tion prizes recognizing outstanding COUNCIL dam repair will offi cial open on when it is foggy out. meetings and develop a street man- awards Gala Saturday evening. Dr. research and creative entries are Ed Madden, award-winning poet Continued from Page 1A April 11, but he is already hearing “I have lived there for about 15 agement plan. awarded at the fi nal session of the from interested parties. years now and that road has never In other news, the council mem- and professor at the University of convention. All of the students are South Carolina, will receive the tion for the council to approve an Monticello resident William been striped.” bers appointed Michael Frisby of also competing for regional and na- Distinguished Alumni Award. approximate $50,000 budget for a Jones presented several concerns Most of the council members the Drew County Offi ce of Emer- tional fellowships for graduate study. Alpha Chi National College new valve for the water department to the council. were in agreement with Jones, and gency Management to insure the “Presenting at the annual con- Honor Society is restricted to ju- to eliminate further violations. “There are no lines on Allen his comments prompted a brief dis- hazard mitigation plan be reviewed vention offers a national platform niors, seniors, and graduate stu- Rahman also told the council Drive,” Jones stated. “That road is cussion about creating a task force annually, pending his acceptance. for the original research and cre- dents from all disciplines in the top ativity of our students,” said Dr. 10 percent of their class.

soon as the contract is signed. of what is left in our budget,” Rah- and the concession stand until we BIDS Rahman then explained to the man noted. “At that point, we will have a more clear idea.” Continued from Page 1A council members that the state begin design for the restrooms and The city of Monticello is to program will be used to award concession stands. procure bleachers and shade of $169,998. RJR Enterprise, Inc. the contract for the turf bid. “I suspect there will be approx- structures and install them using FISH DAY is signing the contract and obtain- “As soon as we know the total imately $200,000 left in the bud- in house labor as per agreement ing bond and insurance and pre- cost for fencing, the dugouts and get but we do not need to start the with the Miracle League board of construction is expected to begin as the turf, we will have a better idea planning process for restrooms directors. / ÕÀÃ`>Þ]Ê
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Darlene Lawson, age 70, was discharged from AR Heart Hospital in Little Rock, after having bypass surgery. She is a member of Southside Baptist Church in Hamburg, and if you spend any time with Mrs. Darlene you will know how much she loves her church, and Let us make sure you are ready family. While at The Woods she received in patient therapy, to hit the road this spring! so that she could return home and enjoy doing what she loves CheckC belts & hoses Heating/cooling to do! Mrs. Lawson loves to BBattery load test Check anti-freeze/coolant cook and says that’s what she’s Mrs. planning on doing as soon as CCheck brakes she gets home. The staff at The Darlene FFront-end check Woods of Monticello Health Lawson LLube, oil and filter and Rehab consider Mrs. Dar- TTire Rotation lene family and wish her the Age 70 very best!!

NOTES FROM THERAPY: We had the pleasure of work- ing with Mrs. Lawson during her rehabilitation. When she arrived, she had not walked since her heart attack 5 months previous. Mrs. Lawson worked extremely hard and within 2-3 weeks of her arrival here, she was transferring and walking with assistance. Mrs. Lawson was a model patient who’s hard work paid off immensely. She discharged from our rehab after only 5 weeks, inde- pendent with her activities of daily living. She is a therapy All Star! TIRE & AUTO CENTER Conveniently located at: 156 Hwy 425 South, Monticello  s    The Woods of Monticello RYBURN QUICK LANE HOURS: Health and Rehabilitation Center -ON &RIAM PM 3ATAM .OON Motor Company ZZZZRRGVRIPRQWLFHOORFRP‡1&KHVWHU6W‡ 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, March 29, 2017 | 7A AAD opens 2017 specialty crop block grant program to applicants

Special to the Advance must be submitted to the Arkansas cants are: non-profi t organizations, fi ts our state” said Arkansas Agri- goals, tasks and budget require- tact Christian Olson, AAD Director Agriculture Department by April local, state, and federal government culture Secretary Wes Ward. “Our ments. After being reviewed by an of Marketing, at (501) 219-6324 or The Arkansas Agriculture De- 19, 2017. entities, for-profi t organizations and goal is to help grow the specialty advisory committee, the AAD will [email protected]. partment (AAD) is now accept- Proposals may include: research, colleges and universities. Eligible crop industry in Arkansas and the select projects and invite the ap- The Arkansas Agriculture De- ing applications for the Specialty promotion, marketing, nutrition, projects must solely enhance the economic impact that goes with it.” plicants to submit full applications partment is dedicated to the de- Crop Block Grant Program, made food safety and security, education, competitiveness of a specialty crop, Applicants must submit project with further details. velopment and implementation of available through funds from the increased knowledge and consump- and benefi t more than one individu- concept proposals using the online Additional guidelines and in- policies and programs for Arkansas U.S. Department of Agriculture tion, improved effi ciency and re- al or organization. form available at http://www.aad. structions on completing and sub- agriculture and forestry to keep its (USDA). These grants help to en- duced costs of distribution systems, “The Specialty Crop Block arkansas.gov/aad-grants. In addi- mitting an application, including farmers and ranchers competitive in hance the specialty crop industry of conservation, product development, Grant Program gives us the ability tion, a two-phase application pro- the full Request for Applications national and international markets Arkansas, which includes the grow- good agricultural practices, good to receive input from growers, re- cess will be used. Applicants will (RFA), is available at www.aad.ar- while ensuring safe food, fi ber, and ing and selling of fruits, vegetables, handling practices, and good man- searchers, and non-profi ts here in submit a project concept proposal, kansas.gov. forest products for the citizens of fl oriculture and nuts. Applications ufacturing practices. Eligible appli- Arkansas and design a package that providing an outline of the project’s For additional information, con- the state and nation. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, March 29, 2017 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor OBITUARIES 870-367-5325 [email protected]

HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Melton (David) Horn of Cominto; Baptist Medical Center in Little John A. Kamza Jr. Heather Nicole three sisters, Ra’chelle Lynn Glad- Rock. He was born January 10, The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area John A. Kamza Jr., 59, of Gould, Gladden den of Dermott, Morgan (Aaron) 1970, in Warren. formerly of Monticello, died Tues- funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Cheramie of Sicily, Italy and Lau- Ricky was preceded in death day, March 21, 2017 at his home. furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Heather Nicole Gladden, 36, of ren Horn of Cabot; and her fi nance, by his father Donnie Ray Rice, He was born ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Monticello, died Friday, March 24, Brady Burke of Monticello. grandparents George and Beadie December 21, [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Funeral services will be at 2 R i c e , G e o r g e a n d N o r a H o w a r d . 1957 in Mer- Monticello. She was born Septem- p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Survivors include his mother ced, Calif. to half-brother, Ronnie McFalls. vices were held at 2 p.m. Satur- ber 29, 1980 in Dermott, to Sheryl Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Birdie Rice Burnett of Monticel- the late John Survivors include his wife, Me- day, March 25 at Griffi n Funeral Melton Horn and the late Gregory burial to follow in Oakland Cem- lo; one brother Randy (Tracy) A. and Lydia lissa Manes Kamza of Gould; two Chapel. Visitation was from 6-8 Allen Gladden. etery. Visitation will be from 6-8 Rice of Banks; his step-father Chaves Kamza. sons, Alex Kamza of Las Vegas, p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She was preceded in death by p.m. Wednesday evening at the Randall Burnett of Monticello. He was of the and Kevin Kamza of Hampton, Arrangements by Griffi n Funeral one sister, Brandy Leigh Gladden; funeral home. Online guestbook: Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Va.; one daughter, Misty Manes of Catholic faith Service in Star City. a grandfather, Jerry Dale Melton; a www.stephensondearman.com. Monday, March 27, at Frazer’s and was a United States Army Monticello; one half-brother, Ken grandmother, Peggy Gill Vickers; Chapel with Rev. Billy Biggs of- veteran serving in Panama. He McFalls of Springdale; two sis- Online guestbook: www.griffi n- and one aunt, Melissa Gladden. fi ciating. Burial was in Williams was a rigger for SEARK Boats. ters, DeAna Babin of Las Vegas, funeralservice.net. Survivors include one daughter, Ricky Wayne Rice Cemetery. He was preceded in death by a and Debbie Reyes of New York; (Paid obituary) Sydney Taylor Bliss Dickerson Ricky Wayne Rice, 47, of Little Online guest register: www. half-sister, Tammie Gonzales and and one grandchild. Funeral ser- of Monticello; her mother, Sheryl Rock died Saturday, March 25, at frazerfuneralhome.com

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BY KENNETH BRIDGES was injured many times and cited 2017 dollars to a grateful Conti- Galvez prepared Louisiana for an Advance correspondent for his bravery, rising to the rank nental Army. attack, defl ecting a British force of captain while still in his teens. In 1778, a group of American at Baton Rouge in 1779. A later The Revolutionary War found He returned to Spain in refugees came to Galvez seeking attack on Arkansas Post was also the American colonies in a des- 1772. He took a number of as- land and founded Galveztown in defeated. He sent the Spanish perate struggle for independence signments, including serving as Southeast Louisiana. Galvez be- fl eet to attack British ports and against one of the great super- an instructor at a military acade- gan sending troops and colonists ships in the region. Slowly, he powers of the 18th century, the my before returning to the New to the area in hopes of transform- wore down the British advantage, British Empire. World and rose through the ranks. ing the area in a Spanish military allowing much needed supplies to America found help in unex- In 1777, Galvez was named gov- base against British intrigues in reach the Americans. Galvez was pected places. What turned out ernor of Spanish Louisiana. The Spanish Florida. By August 1779, preparing to press the advantage to be some of its most import- sprawling territory, which includ- Spain was at war with England, of the Spanish with an invasion of ant foreign aid came from half ed Louisiana, Arkansas, large and it was Galvez’s job to oversee British Jamaica when word came a continent away from a largely portions of East Texas and lands the defense of Spanish interests in that the war had ended. George unknown provincial Spanish gov- all the way to the Dakotas and the the region. Washington himself extended his ernor, Bernardo de Galvez. Gal- Rocky Mountains were under his While there would be clash- lavish praise to Galvez in his role vez served as governor of Spanish command. es between Spanish and English in the long war for American free- Louisiana, an area that included The American Revolution land forces, Galvez realized the dom. Arkansas. erupted two years prior to Galvez bulk of the fi ghting would be na- In 1782, Galvez represented Bernardo de Galvez was born becoming governor. A British de- val battles in the Gulf of Mexico Spain in the treaty negotiations in in a small mountain village on the feat would take immense pressure and the Caribbean Sea. English Paris to formalize the end of the southern tip of Spain in 1746. His off the Spanish in North Ameri- naval supremacy prevented many war. He worked closely with his father was a respected offi cer in ca. However, the delicate diplo- supplies from reaching the colo- American counterpart, Benjamin the Spanish army. matic situation between Spanish nies. Franklin, to help secure the new The younger Galvez began his and Great Britain prevented him By contrast, the American nation’s strategic interests while military career at the age of 16 from taking any overt action. navy, though staffed with spirited regaining Florida for Spain. The during the Seven Years War in Nevertheless, he devised a plan men, consisted of only a hand- Treaty of Paris was formally ap- Bernardo de Galvez the Spanish attack on neighbor- to aid the colonists anyway. ful of ships and was too small to proved in 1783. ing Portugal. He earned the rank In 1777, he quietly pulled to- cause any signifi cant damage to In 1785, he was appointed roy, Galvez was second only to ans, Washington and Mobile, Ala. of lieutenant and was sent to what gether supplies and sent them up the huge British fl eet. However, viceroy of New Spain by King the king in all matters relating to Galveston was named for him is now the American Southwest the Mississippi River to the Ohio France and Spain, with their large Charles III. New Spain included North America. when it was founded as a Mexi- shortly afterward and fought in River and from there to Pennsyl- fl eets, proved to be a much more all of Spain’s imperial posses- He fell ill and died in Mexico can port in 1825. many battles with the different vania. He sent weapons, medical even match. sions in North America and the City in November 1786 at the Congress named him as an hon- Native American tribes the Span- supplies and uniform materials A message to British forces Caribbean Sea, from Panama to age of 40. Statues honoring him orary American citizen in 2014. ish were trying to subjugate. He worth upward of $2 million in in Jamaica was intercepted, and California to Florida. As vice- were later placed in New Orle-

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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN and flowers would not be able vehicles appear to be a dingy [email protected] to reproduce. shade of yellow. Pollen is that pesky yellow- March 20 was the first of- Although to many Spring ish substance that comes from ficial day of Spring or Spring seemed to be delayed this the male plants and allows the equinox for 2017. year, it is safe to say that it is female plants to be fertilized. According to www.mental- here in full force now. Many people experience floss.com, Spring wasn’t al- Spring brings new life severe allergies to pollen and ways called by the name we among animals and plants. it can induce sneezing and a all recognize. We have the joy of seeing runny nose. “Before Spring was called beautiful native plants and While temporary relief Spring, it was called Lent in flowers sprout up all over the can be found with over-the- Old English. Starting in the county and after a long Win- counter medication or various 14th century, that time of ter, the animals emerge and home remedies, an allergy year was called “springing birds can be heard at all times sufferer doesn’t usually find time”—a reference to plants of the day. full relief until the Summer “springing” from the ground. With the ever present months. In the 15th century this got blooms, of course comes the Any surface left outside shortened to “spring-time,” down side of pollen. in the Spring season is des- and then further shortened Pollen, however, is a nec- tined to be covered in pollen. in the 16th century to just essary evil. Without it, plants Driving down the road, all “spring.” FABOIDEAE FABALES Commonly known as Wisteria, Drew County is scattered with this hanging purple plant.

RHODODENDRON Azaleas come in many colors, including shades of pink and white.

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in front of your eyes. Miracles still happen Psalm 23: 6 says, “Surely, Anyone who thinks the day of Attention all pastors in the Monticello area goodness and mercy shall fol- low me all the days of my life miracles is past doesn’t really The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those and I will dwell in the house of know the many ways Jesus pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, takes care of His children. I obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to the Lord forever.” If you need went to a child’s birthday party Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds a reminder of God’s love and in Warren. The birthday boy and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- grace in your life, look at how is alive and tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. His goodness and mercy are kicking. He’s following you. It’s exciting to into every- see a miracle happen in front of thing a normal your eyes. 8-year-old such things is to plan for open- band have had the most wonder- The toughest battle might just finest gardeners I have ever Bruce Hamilton is the pastor would be. His heart surgery. He had another ful attitude through it all. She be a very dear lady who just seen. He could make the desert at Rose Hill Cumberland Pres- little brother, workup last week and his heart held up her hand Sunday. Only got diagnosed with Alzheimer’s bloom if he was given half a byterian Church, 2133 Arkansas on the other is changing. The hole is fi lling in five more treatments left was disease. That’s an insidious thing chance. He’s in his 80s and Highway 83, and has served hand, has had with new tissue. Where once the her words of praise. You know that sneaks up on your mind and is spending every sunny day that congregation since Novem- Bruce Hamilton his share of word was surgery, now the doc- what chemotherapy can do to gradually shuts it down. She has a outside laying out beds and ber 2013. A pastor since 1974, challenges. tors are not so sure. It’s exciting people. She is a soldier of faith prince of a husband and together preparing things for vegetables he is also a past president of the The little guy to watch a miracle happen right who knows it’s going to be all you can tell how precious they and flowers or both. Out of the Drew County Ministerial As- was born with a hole in his heart. before your eyes. right. I look forward to counting are. There is no telling what the dry lifelessness that winter can sociation and currently serves, He’s been to Arkansas Children‘s I have a seasoned saint from down from five treatments to future may hold but I will not be bring to the land, he knows how along with his church duties, as Hospital and had the whole range Star City in my faith family. zero to cancer free. It’s exciting surprised to see another miracle to awaken the treasures that our an adjunct instructor in English of tests. We’ve been worried about She has been battling cancer for to see a miracle happen right happen before our eyes. waiting to blossom to life. It’s and Sociology at the University him. The standard response to a long time. She and her hus- before your eyes. I live next door to one of the exciting to see a miracle happen of Arkansas at Monticello.

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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, March 29, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Muslim turned Christian apologist Church briefs says Jesus appeared to him in dream Holmes Chapel seeks pianist Longview church sets special programs

From ChristianHeadlines.com ing Islam and become Christian do been teaching him through his battle Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East Mt. Peleum African Methodist Episcopal Church so because they have seen Jesus in with cancer. He ultimately conclud- McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its adult in Longview has scheduled a pair of special church Nabeel Qureshi converted from a dream or a vision. I did receive ed that, although it is sometimes a choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, fourth and celebrations. First, at 3 p.m. Sunday, the church will Islam to Christianity after Jesus dreams and visions when I was challenge to have faith, God has fi fth Sundays each month. For more information and/ host a 50 States program with guest speaker Edgar revealed himself to the searching seeking the truth about Christianity everything under control and has a or to express interest in the position, contact Rev. Al- Spencer. Second, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 14, the ford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. Muslim man in a dream. and Islam but I never actually saw good plan. church has scheduled a one-night revival with Rev. “Now, that doesn’t mean I can’t Lois Miller as guest speaker. Rev. Miller is pastor Christian Today reports that Jesus in a dream or a vision. I saw Pentecostal Faith COGIC has moved pray for healing but I shouldn’t be of the House of Prayer in Fountain Hill. Rev. Jes- Qureshi is currently battling stage things that led me to the Gospel. I motivated by fear,” he said. “I think Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ is in its sie Washington, the host pastor, and the Mt. Peleum was thrilled to have seen Jesus in a IV stomach cancer, but that hasn’t I was letting that happen to me. This new location at 111 Briarcliff Street. Sunday school congregation invite all to attend both services. For stopped him from sharing his faith. dream. I had been praying for it. I disease is in my Father’s hands.” is at 10 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m. every Sunday, more information, contact Molly Thompson at 870- In a recent blog, he talks about the had been asking for guidance and I Qureshi has written three books and Bible study is held at the church from 5-6 p.m. 224-8058 or Rev. Washington at 870-367-7415. each Tuesday. For more information, contact Pastor dream he had of Jesus. think I got some,” he shared. on Islam, Christianity and his con- Pauline hosts Elder Care workshop “A lot of people who are leav- Qureshi also shared what God has version. Robert Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. Marshall and the church congregation invite all to come worship. Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Fifth Thursday singing scheduled Hyatt Street, will host an “Elder Care: Plan for Life” services at The Woods of Mon- prior to the message delivered by workshop from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 8. The regular Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday Night ticello Health and Rehabilitation Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton, whose text Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with a group wel- COUNTRY Singing at the Campground will begin at 7 p.m. Center. Bro. Kevin spoke from was taken from John 12:20-22. His come set for 8:30 a.m. then fi ve sessions to follow. Thursday at Mt. Pleasant (Campground) United Continued from Page 4B subject was “The Greatest Desire The sessions will be: Session 1—End of Life Plan- one of my favorite chapters in Methodist Church, 194 Campground Road near of All.” ning, with Chuck Dearman from Stephenson-Dear- the Bible, I Corinthians 13 (a.k.a. Monticello. The program will continue until about to bring the spare key to At 3 p.m. Sunday, Shady Grove man Funeral Home. This presentation will focus on “The Love Chapter”). We didn’t 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class singing with di- me. What would I do without my African Methodist Episcopal the many options available for End of Life planning; have many residents in attendance rectors choosing songs they would like to hear their family? (I guess I’d still be strand- Church on Winchester Road held Session 2—Five Wishes/Benefi ts of Hospice, with because it turns out the facility classes sing. There will be several special perfor- ed at the doctor’s offi ce.) a musical, which was very much Brittany Cox, a patient care representative from Hos- has begun feeding supper at 4:15 mances mixed in with the class singing and a time Our garden is beginning to get enjoyed and very spiritual. Thelma pice Home Care. This presentation will help attendees p.m., and by the time we got there of refreshments and fellowship following the sing- really dry and our efforts at hand Hampton is pastor there and Mark understand fi ve wishes that will let an elderly person most had already retired for the ing. The church is located about seven miles north watering are not helping much. Simmons is the assistant. say exactly how they wish to be treated in the case evening. Looks like we might have of Monticello—take U.S. Highway 425 North and So, Dave took off work on Friday The homegoing service for Tory of serious illness, and will conclude with the benefi ts to change our meeting time. turn left on Campground Road; the church building and got the drip tape system put Williams was held Wednesday at of hospice care; Session 3—Social Security-Planning Oh, before I close I wanted to is less than half a mile on the right. Everyone is wel- down. Hopefully, we won’t need the Morning Star Missionary Bap- Your Retirement, with Tonya Cater, a public affairs it if the forecast rain materializ- mention that one morning last come to attend. For more information, contact Ab week as I drove through on Old tist Church. Pastor D.J. Buffi ngton representative at the Social Security Administration. es, but, it’ll be there if and when offi ciated under the auspices of Pevey at 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, or Kay 16th Section Road, I noticed that Berryman at 870-367-3690. This presentation covers the basics of Supplemental we need it. Thankfully, we did Paradise Funeral Home. Troy Security Income (SSI), Social Security retirement, received a nice rainfall during the the Jasmine was everywhere. I is sorely missed. Prayers for his Second Baptist sets spaghetti fundraiser survivors and disability; Session 4—Estate Planning night on Friday. We didn’t get any remember Momma calling it Cape widow Mildred, who I’m sure and Elder Law, with Dennis K. Wilson, an attorney storms but we must have received Jasmine. I have since learned Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, appreciated all who shared with and senior partner at Wilson and Haubert, PLLC of some wind because there were a that the correct name is Caroli- will hold a chicken spaghetti fundraiser from 11 her in this homegoing. North Little Rock. This presentation will cover gen- few tree branches on the deck but na Jasmine. But I will probably a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. The meal will, of course, As I went to Seasons to pur- erational wealth transfer and asset protection issues no damage that I could see. I am always think of it as Cape Jasmine includes chicken spaghetti—along with green because that’s what Momma called chase a fl oral, the manager said beans, salad, a roll and dessert. Cost of the meal is associated with end-of-life medical costs; and Ses- most thankful that the poisonous how much he enjoyed reading my pollen was washed away enough it. Anyway, the beautiful yellow $8. Tickets are on sale now. Interested persons may sion 5—Kindred at Home-Home Health Provisions, fl owering vine made the mostly column; this made me know I was drop by the church or call 870-367-2459 to purchase with Mary Beth Clark, a registered nurse and home to calm my allergies down a bit. appreciated. Thanks be to God if As I was walking out to feed the desolate landscape come to life tickets or place orders for pickup or delivery. health specialist. Interested persons may register for and I was able to take several nice I can encourage someone in my Morning Star to honor pastor, wife the workshop in three ways—by email at ElderCare- birds early on Saturday morning writing, for God is good all the I heard my FOS Ruby-throated photos. [email protected] (be sure to leave your name, time and all the time God is good. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 address, phone number, email address and age when Hummingbird! He must have only I also saw an American Gold- East Oakland Avenue, will be celebrating the 18th fi nch this week and several Tiger Happy birthday to my niece, registering by this method); by phone at 870-367- been passing through because Martha Wright Jones, March 30 anniversary of its pastor and wife at 6:30 p.m. on Swallowtail butterfl ies. 3085 (ask for Kelcie or leave a message); and online I didn’t see it again all weekend. I and to Kevin Riley March 31. In Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. D.J. Buffi ngton will be the Next week, I will be able to at www.PaulineBaptist.com (click on “Elder Care” also saw my FOS White-eyed memory of Albert Williams Sr. and honored guests, and the church will be honoring Vireo! Spring migration has begun report on the fi rst-ever meeting and sign up). Hester Jackson March 31. Josephine Buffi ngton as well. The speaker will be Ongoing in earnest! of The Saline River Area Nature I attended the fourth Sunday Sherrie Gillespie. The next day, the morning wor- Dave and I worked almost all Group. I am so excited for this praise service held at Brooks ship speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Smith of Little Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study day Saturday in the garden. We new venture and can’t wait to tell Chapel at 6 p.m. Sunday, where Rock and Rev. Brian Castle of Indiana Street MBC Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester fi nished building the trellis for you all about it. the pastor is James Spinks. Zion in Pine Bluff will speak at 3 p.m. Dinner will be Road, invites all to a Tuesday night Bible study from the cucumbers and planted more That’s my news for this week. Hill’s praise team was among served on that Sunday. The public is invited to at- 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry also has a Thurs- cucumber plants and several Until next time, please remember the guests. My great niece, Nia tend both services. For more information, contact day night prayer and deliverance service, beginning at tomato plants, too. Dave says we to pray for those who are suffering Washington, was on the team. J.C. Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. 7 p.m. For more information on any of these events, only have a few more things left to illness, loss and loneliness and Spinks was the exhorter. Seven Star sets pastor anniversary contact Shirley A. Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. plant ... I hope so anyway! always be thankful to God for His Marcella Davis celebrated her Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring Seven Star Missionary Baptist Church, 109 Smith Later that day, I decided I blessing on you. birthday Saturday at her place of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East Drrive in Reed, invites everyone to help celebrate needed some photo therapy. So, I residence with family and friends. McCloy Avenue, will sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 the 17th pastor’s anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday. Rev. took my camera and stopped at the Now until we meet again by paper p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades Timothy Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Church Of God end of the creek bridges between and pen, remember God answers is kindergarten through third grade. Students must bring Ozment Bluff Road and Lambert WILMAR In Christ of Dumas, and his church family will be wiser than our prayers. the course work in which they need help. For more Road where I’d seen a large, CHRIS RILEY Note: The 18th anniversary ap- the special guests. For more information, contact Rev. J.B. Handley at 870-718-4415. information, contact 870-367-5913. gorgeous Dogwood tree hanging preciation of Pastor D.J. Buffi ng- Second Baptist offers grief support groups over the water. I wanted to wait How could I miss this beautiful Mt. Nebo schedules celebration and lovely lady’s birthday? Willie ton and wife will be Saturday and Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, until after it rained so that there Sunday. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, wouldn’t be a yellow haze over M. Vincent had a birthday March Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church North Cam- hosts grief support groups. The fi rst Tuesday of 23 and many family members far Sherrie Gillespie will speak. At pus, on U.S. Highway 425 in Star City, has set 3 each month is grief support. The second Tuesday of everything. Since it had rained the 11 a.m. Sunday, Jimmy Smith and night before and the weather was and near came to help celebrate p.m. Sunday as the day to celebrate Pastor and Mrs. the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support this occasion. and 3 p.m., Brian Castle of Indiana Al Brown. The guest speaker for the afternoon will group. The third Tuesday of each month is grief sup- perfect the time was right. The Street MBC in Pine Bluff will photos didn’t quite turn out the I was glad to see Mildred be Rev. Walter Witherspoon III, pastor of the True port for parents. Each group will meet from 6-8 p.m. Williams’ sister from California at be the speakers. Luncheon will Harvest Church in Dumas. Everyone is welcome. at the church. For more information, contact either way I wanted but there were a few be served in the fellowship hall. church Sunday, the one who sang a For more information, contact Debra Weatherspoon Cherry Cotham at 870-367-3337 or the church of- keepers so the outing wasn’t a total Come and help us celebrate with solo. The youngest sister returned at 870-510-2023 or 870-367-8400, extension 7297. fi ce at 870-367-2459. waste of time. worship. Justin came over Saturday eve- to California Sunday by fl ight. ning and we invited him to stay for Prayers for Rev. 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BARKADA J.J., Koby and Jakob Bayliss the week with Leola and Ra- that said they didn’t know kids can and helping others. POSSUM VALLEY enjoyed a trip to South Carolina chel Pace and returned home on eat way more than grown folks; The scripture for the week is JANA WRIGHT on spring break. They had a great Sunday. and that she’s got to restock her Joel 2:13: “And rend your hearts, KAY CRAIG MALAN time and the scenery was beautiful. pantry and refrigerator. It’s going and not your garments and turn Well, that week went quickly Gay, Melissa, Nick, Cheyenne Good morning, or afternoon, or Happy late anniversary to Chris and Kaia went to Prairie Grove to be some happy parents this unto the Lord your God: For He like I knew it would. It will be is gracious, and merciful, slow to whatever the time of day might too long until Shawn and I head and Jeanie Chambers. I wish you to visit Tommy Pace and family. week. I prayed that everyone that both many more happy years went out of town had a blessed and anger, and of great kindness, and be as you’re reading this column. to Kansas for vacation so I have Melissa and the kids went to Tulsa, repenteth him of the evil.” I hope your week has been a great something to look forward to. I together! Okla. to the zoo on Wednesday. safe trip back. Happy late second birthday to My husband and I enjoyed the Be blessed everyone! Much one. love my students, but I love my Neta’s sisters came and had lunch. love to all! I am beginning to get a little relaxation time, too. Chase Sledge. He looked like he Gay, Kaia and Janice Mason nice weather this weekend. We sat had a great time on the farm and outside but not for long. That pol- miffed. I have been hearing others The weekend before spring went shopping in Rogers on at this party. Happy birthday to len makes me sick. We went into report they have seen their fi rst-of- break, Shawn and I attended a party Tuesday; they returned home on season Ruby-throated Humming- for my sister-in-law’s 40th birthday. Melissa Sawyer, Summer West, the kitchen and cooked our Sunday LACEY Charles Saffold and my uncle, Thursday. dinner that Saturday evening. We birds and I haven’t. Yes, there are It was at her home. Lots of people Robert Martin. I hope you all have Thank you, Lord, for your had ribs, homemade macaroni and IVANELL HANDLEY folks in Monticello and other areas were in attendance, and everyone great birthdays! blessings. cheese, string beans, dinner rolls, of the state reporting sightings had a great time. Some who were It was another blessed Sunday Have a wonderful week. Please brownies, tea for me and diet Pepsi of the little fl ying jewels. I guess there were Bubba, Gerald, Sandra, service at Mt. Ollie African call 870-224-3383 with news or for the honey. my hope of seeing an early one is Taylor and Opal Wright; Heath Methodist Episcopal Church in not going to come to fruition. Of email wrightwoman_66@yahoo. GUESTHOUSE Sunday morning, it was Sunday Lacey beginning with Sunday Swain; Kay Ozment; Christy and com. school. Our lesson was on “God’s course, those tiny tornados might Carleigh Roberts; Tom, Shelley CLARA CATER school. be coming to my feeder during Love Restores,” coming from Joel The teacher was Linda and Kelsey Wooten; Jonathan and 2:12-13,18-19. At our noonday the day while I am at work. But, Claudia Handley’s daughters Merritt; the lesson subject was Jolene Hartley; Larry and Char- service, I was the speaker for that I have yet to see one while I am came to see her daily. “God’s Love Restores.” The lotte Wilson; Maranda and Bree GREEN HILL day. My message was on “God Is home. Drat! Last Thursday, I Edwin White went to City Drug lesson scripture was Joel 2:13- McEntire; Faye Owens; Colton and Able,” coming from Ephesians 3. made a fresh batch of nectar and Deanna Dennis; Benjamin and Jane FAYE AND MAY to have coffee with his buddies. 13,18-19, 28-37. put it out. Maybe I’ll see one this Denon Weaver came to see Happy birthday shout outs Harrison; Judy Jenkins; Louise It’s Sunday again. We had a this week go to Trice Foster, Pastor Shirley Spencer’s weekend. I’m keeping my fi ngers Russell; Shirley Cotham; Bettye good service at the Baptist Church Raylene Stealman. message was a blessed one. Her crossed! LeAnn came and took her mom Cora Phillips and Tyrone Grays Rial; Jakob Bayliss; Ali and Emma today. Sunday night, we had Bible (March 27); Alex Huneycutt, message was from John 3:10- These days my driveway resem- Kate Kelley; Melissa, Dylan, Gavin discussions. They were good. Ouida Taylor shopping Sunday. 13; her thought was “How Do bles the yellow brick road from Jimmy Bates went to lunch with Teslyn Buther and LaTara Prince and Cody; and Stacy, Seth Sandy Smith saw her doctor this Owens (March 28); and Lee An- You Respond to God’s Love?” the Wizard of Oz what with all the and Elizabeth Wilson. A few people week. All tests were fi ne. Thank friends. It was blessed. pollen laying about! This stuff is Edna Burns’ son and daughter- geles Green (March 31). Happy were there that I did not know. the good Lord. birthday everyone! Enjoy your Thursday, Mary, Mary, Rhea lethal! I was beginning to think I Sorry if I forgot anyone or got any May Hobbs had a short visit in-law came to see her. and Barbara ate lunch with me. would escape getting the allergy Annie DaBlock is still in the special day. names wrong. I can do a reprint with Kirk Barnes and wife Lanie Ladies! Ladies! Ladies! It’s get- We had a lot of fun and food. related crud that I normally get in next week. (LOL) on Sunday evening. hospital. Happy belated birthday to February. But, what happens ... I Gene Gregory came to see ting close to that time. Women’s to Ruth Hunter’s daughter, Ginger Guess what? May, Faye and Women’s will be having our fi rst Michael Childress and Julia wake up last Thursday morning Hammil, came by to see her and Cleora are going to start their Willie Hobbs. Lambert March 26. with a white-spotted sore throat Martha Beard came home from women’s conference and we need brought pizza. She also helped three-rows gardens tomorrow. One all ladies to come out in a big way. Prayers for the sick and shut and I felt badly, too. No, I wasn’t her with some chores around the for May, one for Cleora and one the hospital Thursday. in: Pastor Daniel Franklin, Pas- running a fever but I decided on Louis Maxwell is settling in, Our women’s conference will be house. It was much appreciated. for Faye—and when the vegeta- at Trinity Full Gospel, 428 South tor Gwain Hammock and others Friday morning to go on in to the Shawn and I went to Star City bles get ready to eat we will have making lots of friends. that are sick and shut in—Kirby doctor and get some medication Karla Albritton came to see Edwards Street here in Monticello. on Friday and visited with Don something to eat. Registration is only $10 and you Merritt and Horace Junior. to help facilitate the end to this and Carla Martin. Uncle Don had a Sandy Smith heard from her Patricia Albritton. Bro. Edgar Spencer will be malady. Praying that the forecast Well, March winds brings, April can register now. Forms are all procedure so we were checking on sister in Michigan. A brother, sis- ready to sign in. You may call Ani- preaching at 3 p.m. Sunday at of rain will come true and wash showers brings, May fl owers. him. He was doing well. ter-in-law and nephew are on the ta at 870-623-5927, Monica Miller Mt. Peleum in Longview for a away some of this golden miasma, Ouida Taylor has been busy I took mama, Faye Owens, out ill list but things will be okay. 870-308-1890 or Tammy White, or 50 State program. Bro. Jessie which I am certain will go a long as a little bee getting our yard to eat Saturday night at Western All of Merle Hickam’s children any of the other members. Also, if Washington is the pastor there. way to making me feel better. And and porch fi xed up with fl owers. Sizzlin’. While we were there we and grandchildren met in her home you would like to join our group, Annual Crossett District re- guess what I discovered when I Thanks, Mrs. Ouida, for all your talked to Steve Hartness, Ricky Sunday and celebrated her birth- it’s $10 monthly. We will be vival is scheduled for April 5-7 came out of the doctor’s offi ce? 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BY HAROLD COGGINS be Drew Central’s initial two soft- In that decisive sixth, Bradi Shirey Lady Pirates padded their advan- ry over Smackover Monday and a tral hosts Monticello in baseball at [email protected] ball wins of 2017, and the fi rst in started the Lady Pirates’ rally with tage with a run in the fi fth before 10-4 triumph at Fordyce Tuesday; Jerry Eubanks Field. Monticello softball dropped a 14-4 In other sports, the weather has After a week off to recharge head coach James Culpepper’s ca- a walk. Shirey stole second during Warren swung the momentum back their batteries, all eight varsity high reer. The Lady Pirates reached out Emily Tumlinson’s at-bat. A hit by its way with a three-run bottom in decision to Smackover Monday played havoc with both schools’ school spring sports teams in town of Class 3A for them, too. pitch eventually put Tumlinson on the fi fth. That, however, only set but got healthy in a big way with a track and fi eld schedules—as ex- have already hit the ground running Breaking a fi ve-game losing fi rst and, after a strikeout, Line- the stage for Linely’s heroics in the twinbill sweep at Fordyce Tuesday, pected this time of year—but two as they prepare for their respective streak, DC scored three times in the ly lined her double to center fi eld top of the next inning. Tumlinson easily winning 16-0 and 13-0. The big local meets are on the hori- district, regional and state tourna- top of the sixth to post a 12-10 win plating both Shirey and Tumlinson. was 3-for-3 in the opener and 5-for- Lady Billies are also 12-3 overall. zon at the Billie Track and Field ments or meets. in the fi rst of two games played at Linely, who took third on the 8 on the day. At Drew Central, it hasn’t been Complex. The Southeast Arkansas With games, matches or meets Lady Pirate Field. The opener was throw home, scored an insurance Besides Linely’s three RBI, Grant a good return from spring break Relays is set for Monday and the seemingly every day this week and a makeup game originally sched- run for DC on a groundout by and Kelly Jo Stain also drove in for the Pirates. They were humbled Billie Relays are scheduled for next—partly because of the South- uled for Warren, so the Lady ’Jacks Maddie Grant. The opener was a three runs in the fi rst game, while by 22-0 scores each day to Warren Thursday, April 13. Field events in east Arkansas weather and partly be- were the home team. In the regu- back-and-fourth contest, as each Tumlinson fi nished the two RBI. In Monday and Hamburg Tuesday to both meets begin at 3:30 p.m. with cause of the Arkansas Activities As- larly scheduled contest, DC didn’t team scored three times in the fi rst. the nightcap, Shirey was 3-for-4 and fall to 1-4 overall. Hopefully, DC running events scheduled to start at sociation’s experiment with blended have as much trouble, winning Warren took the lead with three also drove in two runs. Drew Cen- can right its ship against Dermott 4:45 p.m. And in soccer, both Mon- schedules calling for more confer- 15-5 in six innings. more in the bottom of the second tral, which stands at 2-6 after a close at 4:30 p.m. today at Jerry Eu- ticello squads will look to continue ence games now—both Monticello Junior Breannah Linely was the but Drew Central reclaimed its ad- 7-6 loss at Hamburg Tuesday, domi- banks Field. For local high school their hot starts in Class 4A, District and Drew Central will be quite busy offensive star of the afternoon, vantage with four runs in the top of nated the second game by scoring 11 baseball fans, the fourth and fi nal 4 with matches against Stuttgart from now until early May. collecting six runs batted in and the third. runs in the fi fth and sixth. installment of the “Showdown In Friday at Hyatt Field. The girls’ The highlight of the fi rst two roping an RBI double that scored Following a fourth inning where Elsewhere, Monticello baseball M-Town” spring series will be held match begins at 5 p.m.; the boy’s days back from spring break has to the winning run in the fi rst game. each team scored a single run, the improved to 12-3 with a 4-3 victo- at 5 p.m. Friday when Drew Cen- match will start about 7 p.m. Diamond Blossoms HAIL TO THE CHAMPIONS Weevils take road series

sweep Southwestern BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] BY HAROLD COGGINS 11 complete games.” [email protected] At the plate, the Blossoms were Still solidly in a host position for equally as dominant. Senior McK- fi rst round of the upcoming Great After starting the season with 18 enzie Rice was among the UAM American Conference baseball games away from campus, the Uni- hitting stars with a 5-for-10 se- tournament, the University of Ar- versity of Arkansas at Monticello is ries—including a home run (one kansas at Monticello earned yet an- certainly making the most of play- of fi ve UAM hit over the weekend) other league sweep last weekend. ing at Blossoms Field. and four runs batted in. Likely the It was the Diamond Boll Weevils’ The Diamond Cotton Blossoms only reason Rice didn’t record a hit fourth series win and improved are 7-1 at home after a four-game in the series fi nale was that South- UAM to 17-11 overall, 13-5 in con- Great American Conference sweep western Oklahoma pitching walked ference play. of Southwestern Oklahoma State her three times. The best part about besting University Saturday and Sunday. “McKenzie Rice had a good se- Southwestern Oklahoma State Uni- UAM blasted the Bulldogs in the ries but Maranda Clendenin, Mae- versity, UAM head baseball coach series opener Saturday 11-1 and gan Duchesne and Korie Parker John Harvey said, was last Friday rolled in the nightcap, too, win- were also productive at the plate. and Saturday marked the Weevils’ ning 7-2. Sunday’s games were And Aubree Head had a clutch fi rst GAC series win away from a bit closer on the scoreboard but two-RBI double in the fi nal game Jim Brewer/UAM Media Services Weevils Field. UAM came out on top in Friday’s slugfest 16-10 the Blossoms came out smelling that was the game winner.” GOOD YEAR With a ban- like roses in both games, stopping Parker and Duchesne joined Rice quet Tuesday night at the before splitting Saturday’s dou- SWOSU by 5-1 and 3-2 scores. as having hit safely in three of the Monticello Country Club, bleheader, taking the opener 11-5 The sweep improved UAM’s four games against SWOSU—and the University of Arkansas at before falling 8-1 in the nightcap. season mark to 20-10 and its league both Coleman and Freeman helped Monticello Athletic Depart- The Weevils have another op- mark to 13-5—a solid third place themselves at the dish by making it ment honored its men’s bas- portunity for a road searies win in the current GAC standings. The a quintet of Blossoms with at least ketball team for team’s out- this weekend. It will be a battle weekend domination also gave the one hit in three games. As a matter standing accomplishments for third and fourth places in the Blossoms a fi ve-game win streak of fact, Freeman topped the UAM during the 2016-18 season. league standings as UAM visits with Henderson State Universi- hitting chart with six, including a The Boll Weevils fi nished the Henderson State University, where year 23-7 overall, 17-5 in the ty scheduled to visit Monticello homer. Duchesne sent two balls out Harvey was the head coach for six Great American Conference. years before coming to Monticello Friday and Saturday. GAC dou- of the yard and Clendenin account- Picked last in the preseason bleheaders both days are slated to ed for the other UAM round-trip- in time for the 2011 season. Fri- poll, UAM fi nished as the day’s single game is slated to start begin at 1 p.m. per. The freshman shortstop was regular-season co-champi- “I thought we played well,” also the top UAM run producer at 6 p.m. at Clyde Berry Field; fi rst ons in the GAC. The Wee- pitch for Saturday’s twinbill is 1 longtime UAM softball coach Alvy with fi ve RBI. vils advanced to the GAC Early said. “Anytime you get a None was as key as Head’s dou- Tournament Championship p.m. four-game sweep in the GAC you ble in the the bottom of the fi fth in- game but fell to East Central “It was good to go on the road have to be pleased. However, you ning of Sunday’s nightcap. Break- University, with which they and get a series win,” Harvey said have to turn your attention to the ing open a 1-1 tie, the junior from shared the regular-season of the long trip to Weatherford, next opponent and begin prepara- Crossett plated both Coleman and league title. UAM received Okla. “There were some crazy tions right away. Freeman to give the Blossoms just an at-large bid to the NCAA weather conditions on Friday. The “Henderson State has been play- enough breathing room to with- Central Region Tournament wind was blowing out up to 40 ing well lately and have one of the stand a single run by SWOSU in within the Central Region, miles per hour—so there were a lot dropping its fi rst-round game of cheap runs scored. If you look at top pitchers in the league in Michelle the top of the seventh before Free- to defending national cham- Sorenson (named the Louisville man was able to pitch her way out Grant Black’s line you would think pion Augustana (S.D.) Un- he struggled, but he actually threw Slugger/National Fastpitch Coach- of that situation. versity. Above: Members of es Association National Pitcher of Coleman, who stays in the lineup really well. In the end, he gave us a the team enjoy the festivities. chance to win and we pulled it out. the Week two weeks ago after hurl- when she’s not in the circle by be- Right: GAC Coach of the ing the fi rst nine-inning no-hitter in coming the designated player, fouled “Game 2 was another hard Year Kyle Tolin poses with the fought win. The wind on day two GAC softball history). I look for it to off four straight pitches before shoot- GAC championship trophy. be a tough competitive series.” ing a single through the left side of See WEEVILS Page 3C Against Southwestern, though, the infi eld to start the UAM rally. UAM had plenty of pitching of its Following an out, Freeman’s single own. Senior Kendra Coleman im- moved Coleman to second. proved to 12-3 in the circle with Duchesne moved both run- two complete-game performances, ners up when she singled to load Freeman, Weiss both earn GAC awards strike out 12 batters while walking the bases, forcing the Bulldogs to ONE OF EACH: only three. In the second games change pitchers. The switch had BY HAROLD COGGINS can Confer- in one, Free- State University over the week- both days, freshman Kaylee Free- little effect on Head, though, as [email protected] ence Pitcher man hurled a end in a four-game GAC home man matched Coleman with two she greeted the new hurler with her of the Week shutout. She series. complete games, fanning eight and two-run double to left center fi eld. It’s getting to be an almost last week in held opposing To go along with her stellar allowed only two walks. To be honest, that was the only weekly thing for the University softball while hitters to only pitching performances, the Col- Freeman evened her record at dramatic momnt of the weekend as of Arkansas at Monticello. First, Weiss was a .167 bat- ony, Texas native also provided 4-4 after working out of a jam in the Blossoms outscored SWOSU Jalen Tolliver did it in football named the ting average a solid week at the plate, hitting the top of the seventh to preserve 26-6 in the four contests. then a number of athletes earned GAC Player in those three .375 with three runs scored, one the sweep. Both pitchers alllowed Rice’s home run was her fi fth of honors in basketball—and spring of the Week in Kaylee Freeman Brady Weiss games. home run and two runs batted in just nine hits in their two outings. the season, Clendenin’s her fourth, sports have kept up the tradition. baseball. Freeman to help herself in the circle. “Kaylee has improved over the Duchesne’s pair her second and Now, a pair of UAM athletes, Freeman had a 3-0 record started the week by throwing her Weiss hit .300 in four games, last three or four starts and it has third, and Freeman’s her fi rst. All freshman Kaylee Freeman and during the week with a 1.29 shutout against longtime rival leading the Boll Weevils to a 3-1 helped out the team,” Early noted. are chasing Coleman, who has junior Brady Weiss, have added earned run average, striking Delta State University. weekly record. “Kendra had two more complete eight dingers so far, for the team their names to the list. Freeman out 11 hitters. All of her out- She grabbed two more wins He scored six runs, hit three game wins in the series to not only was selected the Great Ameri- ings were complete games and against Southwestern Oklahoma raise her record to 12-3 but give her See BLOSSOMS Page 3C See AWARDS Page 3C Subplots abound for Ducks’ head coach in upcoming men’s Final Four

Well, all three fi nal fours are set. Yes, ketball fans look forward to this weekend In my research for this column, I came the veteran coach, it did nothing to tarnish of coaches.” I meant three (although technically, one every year. across a rather amusing story on ESPN. the respect he has for the tradition-rich Thanks to an other-worldly performance is dubbed the “Frozen Four”—one of my Speaking of the men’s Final Four, does com written after Altman’s press con- Kansas program, King wrote. from junior Jordan Bell (11 points, a all-time favorite names). Three of the four anybody besides me fi nd it humorous ference but before Saturday’s game. It “Kansas State has great tradition,” he game-high 13 rebounds, four assists and men’s hockey schools are nowhere near as that a former University of Kansas head seems old memories die hard, especially said. “But Kansas, obviously, has done eight blocked shots), Altman got the better well-known for sports as the eight men’s coach (the University of North Carolina’s when you’re a part of a rivalry like KU vs. awfully, awfully well. Type of tradition we of top-seeded KU this time. His reward? and women’s basketball Roy Williams,1988-2003) and two former K-State. would like to build at Oregon. We’ve got a His third-seeded Ducks get to face another teams in in Glendale, coaches at KU’s main in-state rival, Kansas Altman recalled the 1988 season, when long ways to go to even be mentioned with regional top seed in North Carolina, which Ariz. and Dallas, State University (the University of Ore- Mitch Richmond and the Wildcats won two those types of programs, but I think some- will undoubtedly bring back more memo- respectively. gon’s Dana Altman, 1990-94, and Frank out of three match-ups with the Jayhawks day our program can have that stability and ries for Altman—Williams is the opposing The University Martin of the University of South Carolina, in the regular season and Big Eight tourna- that consistency that some of the traditional coach once again. of Denver (the top 2007-12) made it to Dallas while the Jay- ment, before falling to Kansas in the Elite programs have and KU defi nitely has that.” Isn’t it great how things, especially in national seed), Harvard hawks did not? I suppose it’s from living in Eight. One of the aspects of KU’s tradition that athletics, seem to come full circle? University and the the Kansas City, Mo. area for more than 25 “If you spend seven years at Kansas Altman admires most is the way it has con- The Tar Heel boss is the only coach University of Minne- years and hearing the constant trash talking State, you don’t like the Jayhawks, all tinued no matter who was calling the shots, in Dallas with Final Four experience, if HAROLD sota at Duluth will join of KU fans and alumni I thought of that, right,” ESPN.com’s Nick King wrote Kring went on to write. that means anything. Two of the schools, COGGINS the University of Notre but I think it’s funny. Altman said in the press conference. “The games against Kansas were always South Carolina and Gonzaga University, COG’S CORNER Dame on the ice at the It’s also ironic that Altman’s Ducks con- “Chickenhawks, all right? You can’t spend tough,” Altman said. “Coach (Larry) are making their fi rst trip while Altman’s United Center in Chi- vincingly stopped Kansas in the Midwest seven years 90 miles away and the one Brown was there and then Roy (Williams) Ducks are the answer to a good trivia cago (the former home Regional fi nal last Saturday, had a record chance we had to go to the Final Four in took over for him. It was always a tough question. Oregon is making its second to a much more famous athlete—Michael of 2-8 as a K-State head coach against KU, ’88 they beat us after we had beat them in atmosphere to go over there, and (we) Final Four appearance—but its fi rst since Jordan) for semifi nal games on Thursday, and an overall record of 6-13 in is seven the conference tournament. We beat them played them in old Kemper (Arena, in 1939, when the Ducks won the fi rst-ever April 6 and the national championship con- seasons with the Wildcats (he spent three two out of three and we had to play ’em a Kansas City) a number of times in the (Big NCAA Tournament. test on Saturday, April 8. Thanks to ESPN, years as an assistant under Lon Kruger fourth game and they beat us to go to the Eight) tournament. Kansas tradition has UNC, meanwhile, is back for the 20th college hockey fans will get to enjoy those a few years before returning to lead the Final Four.” been there for a long, long time. They’ve time in program history and that’s the most games every bit as much as college bas- program). While that memory remains painful for been good for a long time under a number all-time. 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At Buff alo, N.Y., March 16 (1) Villanova 62 90 Kansas (1) At Tulsa, Okla., March 17 (16) Mount St. Mary’s 56 62 UC Davis (16) (8) Wisconsin 83 98 Kansas (1) At Buff alo, N.Y., March 18 At Tulsa, Okla., March 19 (8) Wisconsin 84 58 Miami, Fla. (8)

At Buff alo, N.Y., March 16 (8) Wisconsin 65 70 Michigan State (9) At Tulsa, Okla., March 17 (9) Virginia Tech 74 78 Michigan State (9) (4) Florida 70 60 Kansas (1) At New York, March 24 At Kansas City, Mo., March 23 (5) Virginia 76 84 Iowa State (5)

At Orlando, Fla., March 16 (5) Virginia 39 76 Iowa State (5) At Milwaukee, March 16 (12) UNC Wilmington 71 73 Nevada (12) (4) Florida 84 66 Purdue (4) At Orlando, Fla., March 18 At Milwaukee, March 18 (4) Florida 80 80 Purdue (4)

At Orlando, Fla., March 16 (4) Florida 65 80 Purdue (4) At Milwaukee, March 16 (13) East Tenn. State 65 70 Vermont (13) (7) South Carolina Oregon (3) At New York, March 26 At Kansas City, Mo., March 25 (6) SMU 65 72 Creighton (6)

At Tulsa, Okla., March 17 (11) USC 78 72 Rhode Island (11) At Sacramento, Calif., March 17 (11) USC 66 84 Rhode Island (11) (3) Baylor (27-7) 69 Oregon (3) At Tulsa, Okla., March 19 At Sacramento, Calif., March 19 (3) Baylor 91 93 Oregon (3)

At Tulsa, Okla., March 17 (3) Baylor 82 75 Oregon (3) At Sacramento, Calif., March 17 (14) New Mexico State 73 77 Iona (14) (7) South Carolina 77 74 Oregon (3) At New York, March 24 At Kansas City, Mo., March 23 (7) South Carolina 93 92 Michigan (7)

At Greenville, S.C., March 17 (7) South Carolina 88 73 Michigan (7) At Indianapolis, March 17 (10) Marquette 73 Final Four 91 Oklahoma State (10) (7) South Carolina (24-10) At University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. 68 Michigan (7) At Greenville, S.C., March 19 At Indianapolis, March 19 (2) Duke 87 78 Louisville (2)

At Greenville, S.C., March 17 (2) Duke 81 (7) South Carolina (26-10) Oregon (33-5) (3) 69 Louisville (2) At Indianapolis, March 17 (15) Troy 65 63 Jacksonville State (15)

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(Regional semifi nals) (Regional fi nals) (Regional fi nals) (Regional semifi nals) (1) Gonzaga 66 103 North Carolina (1)

At Salt Lake City, March 16 (1) Gonzaga 79 72 North Carolina (1) At Greenville, N.C., March 17 (16) South Dakota St. 46 64 Texas Southern (16) (1) Gonzaga 61 92 orth Carolina (1) At Salt Lake City, March 18 At Greenville, N.C., March 19 (8) Northwestern 68 77 ARKANSAS (8)

At Salt Lake City, March 16 (8) Northwestern 73 65 ARKANSAS (8) At Greenville, N.C., March 17 (9) Vanderbilt 66 71 Seton Hall (9) (1) Gonzaga 83 75 North Carolina (1) At San Jose, Calif., Thursday At Memphis, Tenn., March 24 (5) Notre Dame 60 72 Minnesota (5)

At Buff alo, N.Y., March 16 (5) Notre Dame 71 65 Middle Tennessee (12) At Milwaukee,Thursday (12) Princeton 58 81 Middle Tennessee (12) (4) West Virginia 58 80 Butler (4) At Buff alo, N.Y., March 18 At Milwaukee, March 18 (4) West Virginia 86 76 Butler (4)

At Buff alo, N.Y., March 16 (4) West Virginia 83 74 Butler (4) At Milwaukee,March 16 (13) Bucknell 80 64 Winthrop (13) (1) Gonzaga North Carolina (1) At San Jose, Calif., Saturday At Memphis, Tenn., March 26 (6) Maryland 65 75 Cincinnati (6)

At Orlando, Fla., March 17 (11) Xavier 91 67 Cincinnati (6) At Sacramento, Calif., March 17 (11) Xavier 76 61 Kansas State (11) (11) Xavier 73 75 UCLA (3) At Orlando, Fla. March 19 At Sacramento, Calif., March 19 (3) Florida State 86 97 UCLA (3)

At Orlando, Fla., March 17 (3) Florida State 66 79 UCLA (3) At Sacramento, Calif., March 17 (14) Florida Gulf Coast 80 80 Kent State (14) (11) Xavier 59 73 Kentucky (2) At San Jose, Calif., Thursday At Memphis, Tenn., March 24 (7) Saint Mary’s 85 58 Dayton (7)

At Salt Lake City, March 16 (7) Saint Mary’s 60 62 Wichita State (10) At Indianapolis, March 17 (10) VCU 77 64 Wichita State (10) (2) Arizona 71 86 Kentucky (2) At Salt Lake City, March 18 At Indianapolis, March 19 (2) Arizona 100 79 Kentucky (2)

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At Storrs, Conn., March 18 (1) Connecticut 94 88 Notre Dame (1) At South Bend, Ind., March 17 (16) Albany 55 49 Robert Morris (16) (1) Connecticut 86 99 Notre Dame (1) At Storrs, Conn., March 20 At South Bend, Ind., March 19 (8) Syracuse 85 62 Green Bay (8)

At Storrs, Conn., March 18 (8) Syracuse 64 82 Purdue (9) At South Bend, Ind., March 17 (9) Iowa State 65 74 Purdue (9) (1) Connecticut 90 Notre Dame (32-3) (1) At Bridgeport, Conn., March 25 At Lexington, Ky., Friday (5) Texas A&M 63 70 Ohio State (5)

At Los Angeles, March 18 (5) Texas A&M 43 82 Ohio State (5) At Lexington, Ky., March 17 (12) Penn 61 63 Western Kentucky (12) (4) UCLA 71 76 Ohio State (5) At Los Angeles, March 20 At Lexington, Ky., March 19 (4) UCLA 83 73 Kentucky (4)

At Los Angeles, March 18 (4) UCLA 75 68 Kentucky (4) At Lexington, Ky., March 17 (13) Boise State 56 70 Belmont (13) (1) Connecticut Stanford (2) At Bridgeport, Conn., March 27 At Lexington, Ky., Sunday (6) West Virginia 75 62 North Carolina State (6)

At College Park, Md., March 17 (6) West Virginia 56 80 North Carolina St. (6) At Austin, Texas, March 17 (11) Elon 62 48 Auburn (11) (3) Maryland 63 66 Texas (3) At College Park, Md., March 19 At Austin, Texas, March 19 (3) Maryland 103 78 Texas (3)

At College Park, Md., March 17 (3) Maryland 83 84 Texas (3) At Austin, Texas, March 17 (14) Bucknell 61 50 CENT. ARKANSAS (14) (10) Oregon 52 Stanford (30-5) (2) At Bridgeport, Conn., March 25 At Lexington, Ky., Friday (7) Temple 70 67 Kansas State (7)

At Durham, N.C. March 18 (10) Oregon 74 Final Four 48 Kansas State (7) At Manhattan, Kan., March 18 (10) Oregon 71 At American Airlines Center, Dallas 54 Drake (10) (10) Oregon 77 77 Stanford (2) At Durham, N.C. March 20 At Manhattan, Kan., March 20 (2) Duke 94 (1) Connecticut (36-0) Stanford (32-5) (2) 72 Stanford (2) At Durham, N.C. March 18 (2) Duke 65 69 Stanford (2) At Manhattan, Kan., March 18 (15) Hampton 31 64 New Mexico State (15)

Friday, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2) NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Sunday, 5 p.m. (ESPN)

(2) Mississippi State (33-4) South Carolina (31-4) (1) Oklahoma City Region Stockton Region First round Second round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Elite Eight Sweet Sixteen Second round First round

(Regional semifi nals) (Regional fi nals) (Regional fi nals) (Regional semifi nals) (1) Baylor 119 90 South Carolina (1)

At Waco, Texas, March 18 (1) Baylor 86 71 South Carolina (1) At Columbia, S.C., March 17 (16) Texas Southern 30 40 UNC Asheville (16) (1) Baylor 97 100 South Carolina (1) At Waco, Texas, March 20 At Columbia, S.C., March 19 (8) LSU 52 73 Arizona State (8)

At Waco, Texas, March 18 (9) California 46 68 Arizona State (8) At Columbia, S.C., March 17 (9) California 55 61 Michigan State (9) (1) Baylor 85 71 South Carolina 1) At Oklahoma City, March 24 At Stockton, Calif., March 25 (5) Tennessee 66 65 Marquette (5)

At Louisville, Ky., March 18 (5) Tennessee 64 85 Quinnipiac (12) At Coral Gables, Fla., March 18 (12) Dayton 57 68 Quinnipiac (12) (4) Louisville 63 58 Quinnipiac (12) At Louisville, Ky., March 20 At Coral Gables, Fla., March 20 (4) Louisville 82 62 Miami, Fla. (4)

At Louisville, Ky., March 18 (4) Louisville 75 78 Miami, Fla. (4) At Coral Gables, Fla., March 18 (13) Chattanooga 62 60 Florida Gulf Coast (13) (2) Mississippi State South Carolina (1) At Oklahoma City, March 26 At Stockton, Calif., March 27 (6) Oklahoma 75 66 Missouri (6)

At Seattle, March 18 (6) Oklahoma 82 55 Missouri (6) At Tallahassee, Fla., March 17 (11) Gonzaga 62 64 South Florida (11) (3) Washington 64 66 Florida State (3) At Seattle, March 20 At Tallahassee, Fla., March 19 (3) Washington 91 87 Florida State (3)

At Seattle, March 18 (3) Washington 108 77 Florida State (3) At Tallahassee, Fla., March 17 (14) Montana State 63 66 Western Illinois (14) (2) Mississippi State 94 64 Florida State (3) At Oklahoma City, March 24 At Stockton, Calif., March 25 (7) DePaul 88 76 Creighton (7)

At Starkville, Miss., March 17 (7) DePaul 71 52 Creighton (7) At Corvallis, Ore., March 17 (10) Northern Iowa 67 49 Toledo (10) (2) Mississippi State 75 53 Oregon State (2) At Starkville, Miss., March 19 At Corvallis, Ore., March 19 (2) Mississippi State 110 56 Oregon State (2)

At Starkville, Miss., March 17 (2) Mississippi State 92 64 Oregon State (2) At Corvallis, Ore., March 17 (15) Troy 69 55 Long Beach State (15)

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Not too late for southern Arkansas may take an angler’s lure and give Rods, reels and line come in vari- license copy become lost or deleted. trout him a wild ride. Some contend that the ous weights. A light two-weight rod “Before, there was a charge to replace AGFC K-9 unit tracks down There are some awesome trout catch-and-release area below the dam wouldn’t handle properly with a five- a lost license, but now it’s as easy as win at manhunt fi eld trials waters in Arkansas, especially in the is possibly the best place in the state weight reel or eight-weight line. Most hitting print on your home computer,” northern half of the state. The White for a beginner to learn to cast dry flies. combo kits available in our region will Davis said. MAYFLOWER—Tracking dog teams and Little Red rivers are well known The hatchery fish are dumb and hun- include a 5-6-weight rod, which is a Game tags for deer and turkey also will from corrections units across the South for trout fishing. Some make the pil- gry, and even novice anglers can catch little heavy for bream but about right be included in the printout, and will still came together March 6-10 to compete in the 18th Annual Southern States Manhunt grimage to northern waters for trout, them regardless of their casting ability for bass. When buying line, make sure need to be used during the 2017 turkey Field Trials at the Camp Robinson Special but it’s not necessary to drive that far and experience. A perfect presentation it matches the rod and reel. Some- season. Hunters may use tags from a Use Area in Mayfl ower. When the event to catch trout in Arkansas. isn’t a requirement for success in these times, a slightly-larger weight line will license purchased before the transition, had concluded, the Arkansas Game and Though unknown to many folks, waters. improve the casting ability of a rod, or they can use one printed with their there are some great trout waters here license on the new system. Fish Commission had sniffed out a fi rst- Some folks really like trout, and especially when one is learning to cast. place showing in the single-leash division. in the southern region. They’re not some don’t. My experience is that There are some advantages to using “We’ll have pretty much the same numerous, and not well known outside tagging system for this spring, but we are Teams from Arkansas, Louisiana, frozen trout are far down the scale of a fly rod. As noted, it’s a perfect deliv- Alabama, Missouri and Florida were fishing circles, but there are several preference. But, trout which have been ery system for flies. It is a great way looking into the possibility of implement- places where folks from southern coun- ing new tagging requirements moving represented at the working competition, freshly caught, quickly cleaned and to catch bream on artificial flies and which held events for pack trailing, multi- ties can catch trout only two or three forward,” Davis said. “Proposed regula- cooked on the shore is delicious. Those bugs without using live bait. And, it’s ple leash trailing, single-leash trailing and hours from home. tions for next hunting season, which are that go straight from the water into a grand way to catch bass with bugs drug detection. Dogs from Angola Prison, All three southern trout fisheries currently in the 30-day public comment the pan rival the flavor and texture of made of deer hair, frogs and poppers. the Arkansas Department of Corrections are below dams, period, may allow you to use the tags almost any other fish. Catch one decent bass on a fly rod and and many other well-known tracking where the cold water printed on the new license system or It’s not necessary to spend a week- you’ll never again feel the same about teams were present. provides year-round end at a trout dock on the White or a heavy rod-and-feel combo. other methods, such as using tags found habitat for trout. In The AGFC was the only team from a Little Red to catch a few trout. Anglers in the guidebook or even a blank sheet of conservation agency and the only team to the hottest months, New license system in southern counties can catch them in paper. The goal is to allow hunters to hit run dog breeds outside of bloodhounds with low water flows, good numbers. Check the regulations debuts Saturday the woods without the need to print out and beagles. conditions may not carefully, buy the required trout stamp, paper licenses and tags.” “We use Labrador retrievers, so our be ideal. In some ar- LITTLE ROCK—Hunters and anglers and give trout a try on natural baits, Online license purchases will be much teams got some strange looks when they eas, trout are stocked looking to renew their licenses this year CHARLES corn, artificial lures or even dry flies. simpler under the new system as well. fi rst started going to these competitions,” aggressively for a will notice a big change from the long, It’s all right here—and right close to Previously, small game and fi shing priv- Sgt. Tracey Blake said. “They’re compet- BRIDWELL winter fishery. tag-laden receipt they normally receive home. ileges became effectively immediately, ing with dogs that work with handlers ev- A couple of these at their local sporting goods store. All but license purchasers using an online ARKANSAS Fly rods not reserved licenses and permits sold by the Arkansas ery day, training to track down fugitives. OUTDOORS are at Hot Springs, option still had to wait for their tags to ar- But I think they’ve opened some eyes in below dams located Game and Fish Commission now will be rive before being able to hunt big game. for trout only available as a downloadable fi le outdoors the last few years.” on lakes Hamil- With the new system, big game hunting Although tracking is part of the AGFC ton and Catherine. These waters can Folks who fish with a fly rod are not enthusiasts can carry on their mobile privileges also will become effective the just after trout. Virtually any fresh or phone or have printed off on a single K-9 unit’s purpose, it fi lls a role in evi- provide year-round trout fishing, and moment the license is purchased through dence recovery as well. it’s considered a bonus fishery by most salt water species of fish can, and most piece of standard printer paper. the online system. likely has, been caught with a fly rod. The change in license format is part of “Our dogs are trained to sniff out fi re- folks. They go out, use corn for bait “On April 1, the page you go to from arms and game hunters stash in the woods and catch a few trout. It’s fun for the In many instances, a fly rod is the best an effort to make it as easy as possible www.agfc.com is going to look a little way to present the preferred lures to for hunters and anglers to purchase and when they see us coming,” Blake said. family, but not the dry-fly experience different, but the experience should be a “Some were bought, but others are rescue many crave. The trout can be caught in fish. At other times, it’s simply a more carry their license with them. Thanks to lot easier to navigate,” Davis said. “Espe- challenging method, or one the angler modern technology, anyone purchasing a dogs and duck dogs that didn’t make the number by even beginning anglers at cially with a smartphone.” grade. It’s amazing what some of them are finds more satisfying. hunting or fi shing license, whether they the right time and with the right lures In addition to purchasing a license, capable of.” There is probably no better way to purchase online or at a license vendor, or bait, though. hunters will be able to apply for all spe- The K-9 Unit Coordinator, Cpl. Gary present a dry fly to a trout than with will be able to carry their license with The crown jewel of south Arkansas cial hunt permits, check their game and Stell, says the tracking element of the trout fishing is ironically located near a fly rod. But it’s not the only way. A them on their mobile device. get up-to-the-minute harvest reports for dogs’ training revolves around search-and- the diamond mine at Murfreesboro. casting bubble and light spinning gear “The Commission passed a regulation deer and turkey. They will even be able rescue and tracking poachers. Below Narrows Dam on Lake Greeson could be used. The same technique allowing electronic copies of hunting and to purchase gift certifi cates for fellow “We also assist many sheriff’s offi ces is one of the best trout fishing waters could be employed to deliver sub-sur- fi shing licenses to be valid in December,” hunters and anglers and make donations and police stations throughout the state,” in the state. No, you’re not going to face flies, too. said Tony Davis, chief information offi - to the AGFC through the online license Stell noted. “It can take a lot of time for catch a monster brown trout there, but There’s just something about making cer for the AGFC. “And we’ve worked site. one of the prison dog units to respond to there’s more to see than just catching a good cast with a fly line, dropping with our new license vendor to make it “We want hunters, anglers and other some areas of the state, but we can usually pen-raised trout. the fly in just the right spot, and as easy as possible for license holders to outdoors enthusiasts in Arkansas to have get on the track pretty quickly to start the When the “stockers” are released, having it land lightly on the water’s do it.” as much at their fi ngertips as possible trailing job.” folks gang up and may catch 50 or surface like a thistle down. Then, when Davis says the electronic copy will when they visit our site,” Davis said. The following teams competed in the more fish in a day. Most will be caught a fish takes the lure and the hook is come to license holders via email as a “And the system should remember all of single-leash event on behalf of the AGFC: on bait. Only a few can be kept, but set, fighting the fish on light tackle is a portable document format (.pdf) fi le. This your data once you enter your Social Se- • First place—K-9 Happy and handler the fishing is fun for all. Below the challenge and a joy. way it may be saved to a phone, kept in curity number or driver’s license the next Cpl. Jeremy Whiley dam, there is a catch-and-release area Not that all fly tackle is light, mind the user’s email or printed out from any time you renew or apply for a permit. We • Fifth place—K-9 Lucy and handler designated. It provides a nice wading you. Some heavy reels, rods and line printer. want people hunting game, not hunting Cpl. Gary Stell experience, with some dry-fly fishing are used for larger fish, especially in “We also are asking license vendors to for how to buy their license.” • Ninth place—K-9 Daisy and handler available. Further downstream, the wa- saltwater. Bonefish are commonly supply a paper copy of the license to cus- Many other improvements are in store Cpl. Jay Thomas ter remains cold for several miles and caught on a fly; they seldom exceed 10 tomers,” Davis said. “We know a lot of for Arkansas hunters with the new license • 12th place—K-9 Jazz and handler Cpl. may harbor some hatchery escapees pounds. But big tarpon are caught, too, people still want that paper license, so we system, including email reminders to Joe Williams that learned to live in the wild stream. and they may weight well more than are making sure that option still exists.” renew expiring licenses, an auto-renewal • 14th place—K-9 Mollie and handler They become more cautious; thus 100 pounds. The new system also will allow hunt- feature and increased communication Cpl. Charles Rhodes growing larger with age. It is important that your tackle be ers and anglers to look up their current possibilities depending upon a person’s • 17th 9lace—K-9 Hank and handler Granted, there’s not a trophy behind of the right size for your intended use, license privileges and print out replace- license-purchasing options. (AGFC Press Wildlife Offi cer First Class Billy Williams every rock, but an occasional bruiser and also that the tackle is matched. ments at home should their original Services) (AGFC Press Services)

o Stanton of Pine Bluff learned the hard way that it only takes a minute to J completely change your life. “I stepped off of a step-ladder and something popped really loud. I knew I didn’t break my leg, but I didn’t know what happened. Then I found I had torn my meniscus.” Jo was hesitant about having surgery and refused at first, trying to ignore the pain. After about a year, she was forced to change her mind. “It was hard to walk to the mailbox and back. It was hard to go shopping without limping. I even retired from the Department of Corrections – I just didn’t feel good and my knee hurt. So I finally decided I had to do something.” Jo consulted with Brent Lawrence, M.D. at South Arkansas Orthopaedics and decided to have total knee replacement surgery. “After I learned about the process that would be followed in the replacement, I said okay, let’s fix this thing. I’m tired of it.” Following the surgery, Jo relied on the JRMC nursing staff for assistance as she got used to her new knee. “The nurses on the floor were great. They always asked if I was comfortable

“I retired two and a half years ago because of knee pain. After total knee replacement surgery the pain is gone, and I got my old job back. It changed my life.”

– they were very concerned about that – and whether I was in pain, or needed medication. They told me exactly what was happening at all times, and if I was hurting or depressed they assured me that it was normal.” After leaving JRMC and completing outpatient rehabilitation, Jo is back to her active lifestyle. “Now I can walk and exercise and shop. I do more things and I feel good. I also decided I had too much time on my hands and went back to work – I’m loving that! “Going through something that’s unknown makes you really nervous, but Dr. Lawrence and the people at JRMC took the fear out of the unknown, and it was good experience.”

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An example would be Floater House Parent Full-time employment opportunity. 2486. TFN natural gas heaters, $75/each a sofa for $49 would be free but bales of hay for $5 each would be For over 100 years Vera Lloyd Applicants should have cash handling, OBO. Call 723-3534. 3/29 4tcR a paid ad. Presbyterian Home and Family Applications available at all food handling, and retail experience. SEARK WILDLIFE Services has served the needs E-Z MART locations Excellent chance for advancement. East End Transmission REHABILITATION Advance classifieds are online of children on its beautiful south Please return applications to: Must pass background. Full benefit of- Transmission and general auto www.mymonticellonews.net Log E-Z Mart #739 Is a nonprofi t permitted by AGFC, Arkansas campus. If you are an 505 US 425 S fering with paid vacation/sick, health, repair. All the latest computer di- on now and click on CLASSI- energetic person with a passion Monticello, AR 71655 vision, dental, and 401k. Available 24/7 to help Arkansas agnostic equipment and training for FIEDS. You can also place your wildlife. For more information for providing life-changing inter- Information may also be e-mailed to: todays electronic transmission. 17 classified ads online. To Begin Making Your Life EZR… vention for children and youth, [email protected] Click on our website at www.e-zmart.com check out https://m.facebook.com/ years experience. 1850 Hwy 278 E come join our team. Job Sum- SEARKWildlifeRehabilitation or call Monticello Ar. (870) 367-3222. TFN Brandy Williams (870) 623-2509. GARAGE SALE mary: The Floater House Parent WELDON & VI SLEDGE Donations are accepted to help de- provides direct supervision and fray the cost of rehabilitation. TFN CARPET CLEANING Huge Rummage Sale an Plant care to a home of eight youth in ESTATE AUCTION Sale Sat. April 8th house hold, the absents of Houseparent. 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Don’t see what you want sell at auction the entire contents of Mr. and Mrs. Sledge’s home. call 870-723-3700. 4/8 TFN 870-500-5001 PARTIAL LISTING: 1990 14’ 42’ DuraCraft boat with 40 hp Johnson, console driven, tillar, like new [email protected] freezer, washer, dryer, dining table, formal dining room suite, living room suite, recliners, 2 very nice bed- room suites, some antiques, east lake table, lots of cookware, antique glassware, fenton basket, de- APARTMENTS Specializing in, pression glass, nesting bowl set, Corning Ware, sterling candle holders, small coin collection with some Steam Cleaning Carpet, silver dollars, yard tools and much more. Upholstery & Tile Back to Life But not limited to: AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Go to mikenicholsauctions.com for pictures and details. All items sold as is APARTMENTS FOR 0HWDO5RRÀQJ where is for cash, approved check or credit card. 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