Local School Districts Receive Boosts Dollar General Grant DCSD Introduces Given to Monticello New Resource Oﬃ Cer

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Tuesday, the Dollar Gener- Thanks to the Drew County al Literacy Foundation awarded Sheriff’s Offi ce and the Drew more than $59,000 in youth lit- County Quorum Court, the Drew eracy grants to Arkansas schools Central School District hired and nonprofi t organizations. The more than just new teachers for Monticello School District re- the 2018-19 school year. ceived $1,500 in grant funding A School Resource Offi cer, that will be used to purchase sup- Darren McAdoo, was added to plies for dyslexia intervention the staff after approval from Dis- classes. Stephanie Brown, district trict Superintendent Billy Wil- grant writer, and Carrie West, liams and Drew County Sheriff dyslexia therapist, said they both Mark Gober on Monday. are excited to have received this “This is a good time for Drew grant. Central schools,” Gober said. These youth literacy grants will “There is comfort in knowing that provide funding to teachers, li- the students, faculty, staff and braries and literacy organizations visitors will have a full-time sher- to support a successful academic iff’s deputy as a school resource year. offi cer on campus throughout the “The Dollar General Liter- day. acy Foundation is proud to be “Mr. Williams and I discussed an ardent supporter of schools, this position about a year ago, it libraries and nonprofi t literacy is good to have this actually in organizations,” Dollar Gener- place now to provide a presence al Chief Executive Offi cer Todd and a safe environment. The Vasos said. “Dollar General’s Drew County Quorum Court and mission is Serving Others, and the Drew Central School Board this commitment comes to life should be thanked for allowing through Dollar General Literacy us to see that the school resource Foundation grants that will im- offi cer is in place on the campus. pact thousands of students across Offi cer Darren McAdoo—“Offi - the country. Since its inception 25 Photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian cer Mac”—will be an asset to our years ago, the Dollar General Lit- MUCH-NEEDED ADDITIONS This week, the local school districts announced major moves that will assist students, teachers and administration at both community. He has been in law eracy Foundation has partnered Monticello and Drew Central. Left: Carrie West, dyslexia therapist (left), and Stephanie Brown, district grant writer, are the driving forces behind a $1,500 enforcement for fi ve years. with thousands of organizations grant the Monticello School District received from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Right: Drew County Sheriff ’s Deputy Darren McAdoo (center) “His position will promote focused on advancing the goals was introduced as the Drew Central School District’s School Resource Offi cer. With “Offi cer Mac” are DCSD Superintendent Billy Williams (left) and Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober. See DCSD Page 6A See MSD Page 6A Concert association welcomes opportunities

BY ASHLEY FOREMAN Southeast Arkansas had the opportunity to with the vision of exposing the children of [email protected] witness several performances at no charge. Southeast Arkansas to professional perform- “We are in full swing at SEARK preparing arts performances in the schools that few Serving students in Drew, Ashley, Brad- ing for the upcoming season,” Lori Ramsey, would otherwise ever experience,” Susan ley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha and Lincoln President of SEARK Concert Association, Akin, SEARK Concert Association treasur- counties with its Schools Majoring in the said. “We are very excited about the shows er, explained. “The program has expanded in Arts by the Numbers program, the Southeast we are able to bring to the local schools and the last five years from serving five grade Arkansas Concert Association provides high to the public this year. There really is some- levels in four counties (K-5 in Drew, Lin- quality arts experiences to every student in thing for everyone to view and be involved coln, Desha and Bradley counties) to now the seven counties at no cost to the school in.” serving all grade levels (K-12) in seven or student. For the past 40 years, the SEARK Concert counties of Southeast Arkansas, including Within these seven counties, 17 school Association has been in collaboration with now Chicot, Cleveland and Ashley. This will Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian districts are exposed to performing arts such the University of Arkansas at Monticello by be our third year providing full program- CARRYING ON THE TRADITION Another school year beginning means as theater, dance, music and much more. In hosting the performances on the campus. another year of serving students for the SEARK Concert Association. the 2017-18 school year, 16,702 students in “The SMARTS program was founded See SMARTS Page 6A Precautions can reduce risks, MIRACLE LEAGUE COMPLEX MOVING ALONG City, county announce impacts of crop residue burns holiday closings BY FRED MILLER from people and communities,” U of A System Division of Agriculture he said. The city of Monticello Arkansas Voluntary Smoke and Drew County offi ces FAYETTEVILLE—Autumn Management Guidelines for will both be closed on Mon- in Arkansas farm country is Row Crop Burning, available day in observance of Labor marked by turning leaves, mi- from the Arkansas Agriculture Day. grating waterfowl and columns Department, contains recom- Monticello’s transfer sta- of smoke on the horizon. mendations and helps farmers tion will also be closed. Crop burning is helpful for develop a plan for safe and ef- Monday’s trash route will managing residue left after har- fective crop burning, Hardke run next Wednesday (Sept. vest, said Jarrod Hardke, ex- said. 5). tension rice agronomist for the The publication was devel- County-wide, not only the University of Arkansas System oped by a smoke management will the offi ces be closed but Division of Agriculture. Fire task force that included the Di- the landfi ll and road depart- helps eliminate insect pests, vision of Agriculture, the Ar- ment will also not be in op- weeds and diseases, and speeds kansas Agriculture Department, eration Monday. field preparation for the next the Arkansas Rice Research and No country trash will be growing season. Promotion Board, the Soybean pickup up Monday. Those Counter-intuitively, burning Promotion Board, Arkansas with Monday pickups will can help farmers reduce their Department of Environmental have their trash picked up on carbon footprint by permit- Quality, the Agriculture Council Tuesday. ting no-till or reduced-till field of Arkansas and Arkansas Farm The schedule for the re- preparation in the spring, reduc- Bureau. mainder of the week is: ing fuel use and potential soil The information was adapt- Tuesday’s trash route will erosion. ed from the Arkansas Forestry be run next Wednesday; Smoke from crop burning, Commission’s Arkansas Volun- Wednesday’s route will be however, can cause hazards tary Smoke Management Guide- run on Thursday, Sept. 6; when it moves across roads and linesfor forest management. “We Photo courtesy of Ronny Williams and Thursday’s route will be run on Friday, Sept. 7. highways. It can also have neg- adapted the recommendations PHASE II AHEAD OF SCHEDULE The Miracle League of Southeast Arkansas playground equipment has arrived ative effects on air quality and for row crop burning,” Hardke at the “Field of Dreams” at the Monticello Sports Complex. Workers are busy constructing that equipment and the pose risks to human health. said. playground should be operational well in advance of the start of the Miracle League’s second season on Saturday, Hardke said a little planning The booklet also includes the Sept. 22, according to ML Vice President Ronny Williams. 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JA HOSTS BINGO NIGHT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HELPING LOCAL KIDS to the public. The group also holds • Al-Anon meetings are held at CALENDAR open meetings at noon every 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening Tuesday and Friday at the church. at the First Presbyterian Church, Continued from Page 2A For more information, contact 870- 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is 723-6568. a completely confi dential group for • The Transitions Grief Support anyone who thinks their lives have learning more about homeschooling Group of Arkansas Hospice holds been aff ected by another person’s is welcome to attend. For more meetings at noon on the second information, contact Mary Rodgers Tuesday of every month at the drinking. For more information, con- at 870-367-3701. Southeast Arkansas Regional tact Jane at 870-723-2493 or Kayla • The Kiwanis of Monticello will Library, Monticello Branch, 114 at 501-762-4078. have its regular meetings from 11 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more • The Board of Directors of Advan- a.m. to noon on the second and information, contact Reba Gaines at tages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., fourth Wednesdays of each month 501-748-3393. which operates the Discovery Chil- at Panorama Restaurant, located • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello dren’s Centers, the Discovery Skills on the downtown square. Anyone meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at interested in joining is welcome to Center and ACS Waiver services, the Monticello Christian Church, meets the fourth Tuesday of each attend. 233 South Dillard Street (on the cor- • The Court Appointed Special month at 3:00 p.m. at the Discovery ner of Jackson and Dillard streets). Children’s Center, 178 West College Advocates (CASA) for abused and It is free and open to the public. neglected children of the Tenth Registration is not necessary to Avenue. These meetings are open Judicial District seeks volunteer participate. Those interested do not to the public. advocates and board members. For need to be members of Monti- • The city of Monticello Parks and more information, contact 870-367- cello Christian Church to attend. Recreation Commission meets at 9449. Celebrate Recovery is a support 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of • The Drew County Relay for Life group aimed at helping people each month at City Hall, 203 West Photo courtesy of Ember Davis Committee will have regular month- with emotional struggles, relational Gaines Avenue. FOR THE KIDS The Drew county Junior Auxilliary held a fundraiser Bingo Night Friday at Drew Memorial Health ly meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the fi rst issues, addictions or any thoughts • The city of Monticello Finance Monday of each month at Pauline System. All proceeds will be used to help fund projects that benefi t local children. The JA does several outreach- and behaviors that interfere with Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the es throughout the year including giving away backpacks and school supplies, Christmas boxes and much more. Missionary Baptist Church, 909 a joyful life. Meetings begin with North Hyatt Street. Anyone interest- second Tuesday of each month at During the summer, the JA off ers swimming lessons at the Dr. Tim Chase Municipal City Pool. Money collected from fellowship and coff ee. Large-group City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. the cost of lessons also funds the costs of helping local children. ed in serving is welcome to attend. meetings begin at 6 p.m. with bibli- • The Monticello City Council meets • The Drew Memorial Health System cally based teachings and music. At Auxiliary will meet at 10 a.m. on 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the fi rst Tuesday of each month in These small groups are divided into each month at City Hall, 203 West Conference Room A in the Allied men and women and provide a safe Gaines Avenue. Cattlemen’s Association discusses convention Health Building. place to give and receive positive • The Drew County Quorum Court • Drew Memorial Health System’s support for individual needs. meets at 6 p.m. every third Monday Cancer Support Group will meet at • The Veterans of Foreign Wars at the District Court building, 107 Special to the Advance place at the convention. Of special head. Montgomery also informed noon every second Monday of each and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host East Jackson Street. interest in the General Business us that there was considerable in- month in Conference Room A. Can- a dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every • District Judge Bruce Anderson The Desha/Drew Cattlemen’s Meeting was the vote to change the terest among the students toward cer patients, survivors, caregivers Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 will hold an open court day in the and family members are invited to Association met for the regular by-laws to allow Collegiate Cattle- starting a collegiate cattlemen Veterans Drive in McCloy Park. Monticello District Court on the attend. Admission is $5 per person. monthly meeting Aug. 16, at the men to join ACA as an independent group for UAM. Michael Higgin- second Tuesday of every month. county organization at their col- botham will be on campus Sept. • The Monticello Winners Group of • Maria Rose, rehabilitation coun- Agriculture Building on the Uni- Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 People interested in speaking to versity of Arkansas at Monticel- lege with all rights and privileges 4 at 1:30 p.m. to speak with those selor for Arkansas Rehabilitation p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Services in Drew County, is usually the judge about old fi nes, driver’s lo campus. Members and guests of any other county, as long as the interested. Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal in the Monticello ARS offi ce on license suspension, or any other enjoyed a meal of hot dogs and university in Arkansas has an ac- It was decided, since our next Church, 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of matter, is advised to be at the court trimmings sponsored by Town and tive agriculture degree plan. Col- meeting will fall during the week Monday meetings are closed but each week. For more information, offi ce at 8:30 a.m. No appointment Country Trailer Sales, Equipment, legiate Cattlemen U of A have been of the county fair, that we would Thursday and Saturday are open contact at 870-367-9669. is necessary. and Feed. The association thanks working this past year to gain this encourage members to come to the Dale McKiever for all his support. eligibility. fair instead of meeting. Volunteers President Jason Meier intro- Greg Montgomery, UAM Farm are welcome to help man the booth duced our fi rst speaker, Glynn Gib- Manager, gave us an update on as well. The Livestock Premium son, Area V Vice President who the cow herd remaining at UAM. Auction at last year’s Drew Coun- gave highlights of the ACA State Montgomery informed us that un- ty fair was a success with around Convention and Tradeshow in Lit- der the new College of Forestry, twenty 4H and FFA exhibiters tle Rock, Aug. 3-5. Agriculture, and Natural Resourc- awarded over $3,000. Dr. Jason One item of interest was that De- es, the cattle could still be involved Cater moved that D/D Cattlemen sha/Drew Cattlemen Association in research. Presently, there are donate $500 from the general fund was one of only fi ve that achieved 29 bred cows on the campus farm to this year’s auction. Glynn Gib- the 90/20 Membership Reward. with 35 heifers developing at a son seconded the motion and the Brian Gibson reported on the State Grow Safe System in Evans, Tex- motion was passed. Board Meeting which also took as, which gives them a total of 64

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This year, AR Works benefi - of rules from state agencies, commissions and Arkansas Works, and have not met state’s health care options. Other opinions constitutional offices. Now is also the time when on this page may not refl ect this view. ciaries ages 30-49, who make less than much of the preparation for the 92nd General the work and community engagement $680 dollars a month, and do not have Assembly legislation is taking place. requirement for the past two months, to Often times after the legislature passes a law, aid Director Dawn Stehle. “Benefi ciaries a child living with them are required to agencies must make rules to determine how those take action quickly to avoid losing their can take action by visiting the Access Ar- report activities or an exemption from laws will be carried out or enforced. The proce- coverage. dures that agencies follow are typically known kansas website to report their activities reporting what they are doing to meet the as the “rule making process.” This process is About 5,400 benefi ciaries did not meet or exemptions, making a phone call to work requirement. designed to ensure the public has an opportunity the requirement for June and July. If a their insurance carrier so that one of the Benefi ciaries should report activities to review and comment before it is adopted. benefi ciary who is required to report carrier’s registered reporters can submit and exemptions each month through Rules flesh out details not activities fails to meet the work require- written in legislation but are their activities for them, or visiting one www.access.arkansas.gov. The website is needed to administer a program. ment for any three months in a calendar available for reporting activities between For example, in 2013 the year, he or she will lose coverage for the of our 85 local county offi ces for help.” General Assembly passed a law 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. rest of the calendar year. The deadline to Under the work and community en- allowing certain counties to es- If a person doesn’t have a computer or tablish a vote center that would report activities for the month of August gagement requirement, benefi ciaries allow voters from any precinct must report 80 hours of activities each Internet access, they can: LEANNE to cast a ballot at that center on is 9 p.m. on Sept. 5. month to keep their healthcare coverage. • Visit their local DHS County Offi ce BURCH Election Day. To ensure the law “There is still time for people to act so is correctly applied, the Secre- they can keep their coverage,” said DHS Those activities can include working, for in-person assistance. Each offi ce has ARKANSAS tary of State’s Office drafted See EDITORIAL Page 5A HOUSE REPORT rules that established standards Deputy Director for Health and Medic- taking educational classes, volunteering for the maintenance and testing of equipment. The office also needed to establish procedures for vote centers to follow if the electronic system failed. Busy time With more than 1,000 laws passed every session, some rules become outdated over time. That is why during the last session we passed Act 781. ahead in LR This allows agencies to present rules they wish to repeal before legislative committees. Agencies will also present a list of rules that will continue for legislators to be enforced. The committees will then make recommenda- LITTLE ROCK—Usually, the tions to the Arkansas Legislative Council, which busiest times of the year at the will meet before the end of the year to vote on the state Capitol are during regular changes. or special sessions. These meetings will begin Aug. 27 and con- During the interim between tinue through Sept. 7. We will not be meeting on sessions there are regular meet- Labor Day. More than 100 agencies are scheduled ings and, each year, there are to present their rules. mock sessions held by Arkansas See BURCH Page 5A Boys State and Girls State and the Silver Haired Legislature. This year, a unique gathering of legislators is scheduled for Local students again have chance the last week of August and the first week of September. The at $500 in ANF editorial contest standing committees are scheduled to meet, so every lawmaker Attention local students and teachers: has business at the Capitol. The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation, local We will be enforcing the newspapers and AT&T are again sponsoring provisions of Act 781, a law and challenging Arkansas students ages 14-19 passed last year that requires all across the state to write an editorial or opinion state agencies column highlighting the dangers of distracted to justify the driving—and encouraging their peers to take continuation the “It Can Wait” pledge. of rules and The statewide winner will receive $500, a regulations. personal tour of the Arkansas State Capitol and Some rules the Clinton Presidential Library, and a lunch for have been the student and their parents with the leadership ADE deserves our help with program in effect for of AT&T, the ANF and their local newspaper. decades, and Distracted drivers—texting, video chatting EDDIE a premise of or talking selfi es while behind the wheel—are The protection of our children from last. And this year’s total is 250 more driver illegally passed a bus and killed CHEATHAM Act 781 is dangerous. The National Highway Traffi c Safe- armed attackers at school has been a mat- than three years ago when bus drivers 9-year-old Isaac Brian. that it is in the ty Administration reported that in 2016, driver ter of great concern this year. Fortunate- reported more than 600 violations. Kimberly Friedman, director of com- ARKANSAS state’s best SENATE REPORT distraction was the cause of 3,450 fatal crashes. ly, those events are rare, and the work of Bus drivers reported more than 850 munications for the education depart- interest to Another 500,000 or so people were hurt. the Arkansas School Safety Commission violations on April 24, the day the ment, points out that drivers approaching evaluate the Despite knowing the risks of distracted will further reduce Department of Education took this year’s a bus from either direction must stop for need for rules periodically. driving, more than 40 percent of teens admit- the risk. survey. the fl ashing red lights. If the governor or the legisla- ted to such behavior. There is an opportunity But our students Jerry Owens is the senior transpor- The law places responsibility on bus ture do not renew a rule, it will to change this behavior, however—and this is who ride a bus to tation manager in the Department of drivers as well. It requires a bus driver to expire within a certain period where this contest could help. school face danger Education. He said the results from this ensure that the bus is properly marked, to of time unless the affected state Ninety percent of teen drivers say they would every day from driv- year’s survey “are alarming. One inci- regularly inspect the warning system, and agency justifies its renewal. stop if a friend in the car asked them and 57 ers who ignore the dent is one too many.” to activate the warning system, including The Senate and House Judi- percent say that they are likely not to text and fl ashing red lights on In its ongoing effort to drive the the fl ashing red lights, at every stop to ciary Committees will evalu- drive if friends tell them it is wrong. ASA a bus that has stopped message home, the education department take on or drop off a student. ate long-standing regulations The editorial or opinion column will answer to allow students on once again is promoting the “Flashing Last year, the number of violations HUTCHINSON governing the training of police the question, “Why is it important to take the or off. Red. Kids Ahead” campaign. Approxi- was 726. This year, the number was 857. officers and public defenders. It Can Wait pledge to never drive distracted?” GOVERNOR’S The Arkansas De- mately 350,000 young Arkansans board The total since 2014 is more than 3,400. They also will evaluate rules The piece should highlight the dangers of REPORT partment of Education one of about 7,000 school buses every That’s more than 3,000 miracles—the governing detention facilities smartphone distracted driving and must include has made great effort day. That’s a lot of possibility for injury. number of children who safely complet- and parole officers. the following call to action, “Take the pledge to to educate drivers that Leaders in our state take the issue ed their trip to school and back home in The Public Health, Welfare never drive distracted at ItCanWait.com.” state law requires all drivers to stop for a seriously. In 2005, the General Assembly spite of careless drivers. and Labor Committees will Entries should be between 300 and 500 stopped school bus. In spite of that effort, passed a bill known as “Isaac’s Law.” Our children look to the adults to keep review a long list of rules words in length and must be typed and include a one-day survey of school bus drivers This law greatly increased the penalties them safe. Let’s work together to see that affecting the licensure of health the student’s name, a daytime phone number, indicates the number of violators infor passing a stopped school bus. our children arrive at school safely and professionals, workers’ compen- parent/guardian name, grade, school and teach- creased by more than 100 this year over Legislators passed the law after a remain safe while they are there. sation and waste management. er/sponsor name. The Education Committees will The contest begins Sept. 13 and the Ad- go over rules that affect schools vance-Monticellonian will select a local winner and colleges, as well as libraries by Oct. 25. The statewide winners will be announced Sec. 1. Participating newspapers will Local eff orts improving maternal mortality and job training centers. fi rst determine the local winners. Each winner’s The Committees on City, entry will be delivered to ANF, and the ANF County and Local Affairs will will then determine the statewide winners. Becoming a parent is intimidating, tum hemorrhage (bleeding excessive- review regulations of local Aside from entry into the statewide competi- but I don’t want national news stories Part 3 of a series ly after delivery, which can be very emergency management depart- tion, the local winning editorial/column will be about maternal death rates to concern focused on maternal gradual) and hypertensive emer- ments and telephone services. published on this page. For more information you or your loved ones unnecessarily. gencies (a severe increase in blood Several agencies work in rural and infant health pressure that can lead to stroke). areas of Arkansas, including the or to submit an entry—after Sept. 13—contact In my last column on maternal health, in Southeast Arkansas the Advance-Monticellonian at editor@monti- I discussed the Nearly all postpartum hemorrhage Livestock and Poultry Commis- cellonews.net or 870-367-5325. progress our state deaths are preventable. If appropriate sion, the Forestry Commission, has made in iden- treatment begins early, there is no the Plant Board, the Natural Resources Commission, the Game tifying barriers to Health System, have implemented reason to be concerned that a hemor- providing optimum rhage will be life-threatening. That’s and Fish Commission, the Oil and “safety bundles” to combat these two Gas Commission and the Water- care for new moth- issues. why our Labor and Delivery and Post- ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN ers—specifically in partum staff members undergo special ways Commission. They all have The bundles are a collection of best rules up for review by the Senate the areas of post- training in identifying a hemorrhage practices and resources that we tran- and House Committees on Agri- partum hemorrhage before it becomes serious. Serving Drew County since 1870 sitioned to more than a year ago and, Before a mom delivers in our hos- culture, Forestry and Economic KRISTEN and hypertensive since implementing them, the results pital, we screen her for risk factors. Development. SMITH, RN emergencies. TOM WHITE ...... Publisher in our facility have been impeccable. About 60 percent of those who expe- The Insurance and Com- HEALTH Through the I’ll explain more about what these rience a postpartum hemorrhage have merce Committees will evaluate Univerity of Ar- HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor REPORT bundles mean for our local patients one or more of the following attri- the need for continued rules kansas for Medical and what other practices are in place butes: pre-pregnancy body mass index governing banks, insurance ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer Sciences program to improve the experience for expect- of greater than 50 (considered obese); companies, securities dealers, we helped pilot, POWER (Perinatal Published each Wednesday by: ant and new mothers. suspected placental previa (when the utilities, funeral homes and Outcomes Workgroup by Education Our greatest two local concerns are placenta partially covers the cervix); burial associations. DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. and Research), several hospitals the same afore-mentioned concerns at 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 including our own, Drew Memorial the state and national level: Postpar- See HEALTH Page 5A See CHEATHAM Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. 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of subtle changes in vitals and HEALTH bleeding patterns, as I men- Arkansans dialogue with Trump Administration tioned, helps us identify PPH, Continued from Page 4A but it is also one of the best ways we can identify hyper- No matter where they call community leaders from across workforce development and expanded broadband access. diagnosed bleeding disorders; tensive emergencies before home, there is one thing lead- the state to talk about issues train students and workers to Closing the rural broadband prior Caesarean section; if mom mom is at an elevated risk of ers across Arkansas share in important to Arkansas. It’s learn technical skills to meet the gap has been a priority for me. has given birth more than four having a stroke. RNs check common—wanting to help our great to see this outreach by the needs of 21st-century jobs. We That’s why I helped launch times previously; prior postpar- patient vitals frequently to state and its citizens. As I travel White House to connect with are making progress on import- the Senate Broadband Caucus. tum hemorrhage; low blood or make sure post-partum moms around the state, I hear many local leaders who provide the ant infrastructure priorities like Working together at the local, low platelet count. We watch fall into normal ranges. Moms of the same essential services we all rely the America’s Water Infrastruc- state and federal level, we can these mothers even more close- issues and on from education, roads and ture Act of 2018 while also improve access to broadband. ly for hemorrhage, but keep who are at a higher risk for concerns from utilities. Making this connection funding important infrastructure This connectivity is just as in mind that still 40 percent hypertensive emergencies are community helps develop relationships with needs through the appropria- essential today as having roads of those who experience one also screened upon admission leaders who federal agencies and advance tions process. The Senate and and bridges. I’m pleased the do not exhibit these symptoms to the hospital—a patient may are finding shared priorities. The meeting the House of Representatives administration is joining us to prior to delivery. be overweight, have high blood solutions to is part of a two-year initiative each passed a version of the accomplish this. Significant blood loss leads pressure or have been diagnosed problems and to welcome elected officials and Farm Bill. Now, I’m working While I was able to partici- to the patient death, and it can with preeclampsia, or she could have other lab or vital sign JOHN laying the community leaders from each with my colleagues to create a pate in the forum at the White happen after either a vaginal or groundwork state for a personalized briefing bill that will provide Arkansas House, I visited with many of C-section delivery. However, indicators. BOOZMAN for future with federal officials. farmers and ranchers with the the elected leaders in advance the gradual nature of blood loss We are grateful for a clinical development. As infrastructure is an issue certainty and predictability of their meeting and visited staff that is very willing and U.S. SENATE sometimes makes identifying a REPORT Resources for that I often hear about from they need to feed and clothe the with them after the discussion. PPH difficult. Of course some capable of improving and up- improvements Arkansans, I’m pleased that this world. It’s always great having friendly blood loss is normal, so the dating best practices to improve to roads, topic was a focus of discus- Agriculture is our state’s Arkansans in Washington. cumulative blood loss over time our patient outcomes. Since bridges, railways and water in- sions. Administration officials largest industry, which makes it Launching a dialogue be- has to be monitored. Research implementing a number of frastructure are key components also talked about workforce important for Arkansans to have tween community leaders and shows that monitoring quanti- focused trainings and processes, to economic growth. These are development, trade policies and an opportunity to share their the administration develops a tative blood loss (not estimat- our hospital has seen no patient common themes in every corner agriculture. Together with Con- ideas with U.S. Department of working relationship with fed- ing) by using graduated drapes deaths resulting from post-par- of our state. Arkansans recently gress, we have made progress Agriculture Secretary Sonny eral agencies and offers another during delivery and weighing tum hemorrhage. We have also traveled to Washington to deliv- on these issues. Perdue. The secretary spoke voice to share the priorities of any padding contributes to continued to have no serious er that message directly to the This summer, Congress about his support for rural our state. Having the support being able to quickly identify post-partum hypertensive Trump administration. passed, and the president reau- communities including policies of the administration will go a a PPH. emergencies that result in death. The White House invited thorized legislation to support like the Farm Bill, trade and long way to achieve our goals. After delivery, our concern is While we are extremely proud with monitoring mom for signs of of these outcomes, as a country PPH. We have a special postpar- we need to continue to make There are a few pictures on my Facebook son Jessie in the Sandy Hook tragedy and tum hemorrhage “crash cart” in strides toward ending prevent- BURCH page @BurchforAR. she has set about on a mission to give kids our Labor and Delivery unit, a able maternal death. The UAMS I’m proud of them for all their hard real-life tools to use when they see or expe- POWER group has enabled a Continued from Page 4A practice that began as part of im- work on behalf of the people of rural Drew rience bad thoughts or adversity. plementing the PPH safety bundle. number of hospitals in our state County. They made it a point to thank the I encourage everyone to take a look at to begin using these practices, On our website, you will fi nd a list of The cart is kept fully stocked with Tillar Fire Department for always coming www.jessielewischooselove.org and share instruments and materials needed and we are grateful for the suc- the daily schedule and the rules that will be to their aid and making fire-fighting in east- it with friends, family and anyone that cesses we can attribute to their presented to the committees on that day. Visit to save a patient who is suspected ern Drew County a team effort. This is yet might come into contact with a child (yes, to be experiencing a hemorrhage. recommendations. www.arkansashouse.org. You can also visit another reason I love Southeast Arkansas that means everyone!). I also posted some Next time, I will talk about www.arkleg.state.ar.us to see the weekly and We also have a minimized version and its people! pictures of that visit @BurchforAR on of this cart- called a “PPH crash how prenatal care contributes monthly schedules of the House and Senate Last week, I also had the privilege of Facebook. tray”—in our postpartum unit. to a healthier delivery, and I’ll and also the agenda for each meeting. visiting the Hamburg School District, and Thank you for the great privilege of Our patient care team also follows also explain how other hospital On Aug. 18, I had the pleasure of seeing specifically the Middle and High schools. serving as your state representative. Please protocols for regular, cumulative best practices lead to improved the grand opening of the Selma 2 Fire There are many exciting things going on, contact me if I can ever be of assistance. weighing of that padding, even if outcomes for both our mom and Station. The people of the Florence/Selma/ but if you know a Hamburg educator or My phone is 870-460-0773, my email is the patient has moved from Labor infant patients. Coleman area are fortunate to have volun- student, I hope you will especially ask them [email protected] and I’m and Delivery to the Postpartum Editor’s note: Recently, there teers that are so dedicated, and Chief Jeff about the Choose Love Movement and what on Facebook @BurchforAR. I look forward recovery fl oor. has been a lot of national (and Felts and his crew are to be congratulated. that means to them. Scarlett Lewis lost her to hearing from you. It’s important that our annual statewide) attention focused on hands-on skills training includes the issue of maternal mortal- reviews of these practices and ity—women dying during and requirement they can call the ments, zoning and appraisals. continued attention on moni- shortly after childbirth—from EDITORIAL Access Arkansas Call Center at CHEATHAM Rules governing the assess- toring postpartum vital signs. many national sources. Kristen 855-372-1084 each day from 7 Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A ments of real and personal Staff at many credentialed Smith, RN, the director of Labor a.m. to 9 p.m. property will be evaluated by levels take vital signs—not and Delivery/Nursery and If a life-changing event like a computer available to use for re- Numerous regulatory com- legislators on the Revenue and just RNs—so we review how Education at Drew Memorial hospitalization or a natural disaster Taxation Committees. Health System, has written a porting activities and staff to help. missions will have their rules a gradual change in vital signs prevented a benefi ciary from can be indicative of a gradu- series of articles on the subject • Call their insurance carrier’s evaluated by legislators on the Highway matching funds being able to complete activities al hemorrhage. We also host that are informative and tie the State Agencies and Govern- Registered Reporter line to have to meet the requirement or report The Legislative Council, which UAMS on-site each quarter for issue at hand to our region— an insurance carrier representative activities, the individual can ask mental Affairs Committees. meets in the interim between ses- Obstetric Emergency Training and, hopefully, make it an help them enter their information for a Good Cause Exemption. They include commissions that sions, approved the use of $21.9 for our staff. accessible issue for those not in over the phone. Those phone The request can be emailed to oversee real estate licensing, million in surplus funds to match Our postpartum monitoring the medical field. numbers are: Arkansas Blue Cross [email protected] fair housing, contractors, home federal highway funds. Blue Shield: 800-800-4298; Am- kansas.gov. Benefi ciaries can also inspectors, accountants and The decision means that the Better: 877-617-0390; and Qual- make a request by calling their collection agencies. Arkansas Transportation De- Choice: 866-838-9186. local county offi ce. Lawmakers on the State partment will qualify for about If a benefi ciary needs help or Good cause exemption requests Agencies Committees also will $200 million in federal funding Serving Drew County has questions about the AR Works are considered on a case-by-case review regulations governing for highway and bridge mainte- work and community engagement basis. elections, ethics, fire depart- nance. since 1870

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This grant funding is provided to assist in ages. ily and adult literacy programs will be DCSD MSD implementing new or expanding existing lit- Dollar General’s co-founder, J.L. Turn- available on Jan. 2, 2019. eracy programs, purchasing new technology er, was functionally illiterate and never The Dollar General Literacy Founda- Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A or equipment to support literacy initiatives completed a formal education. In 1993, tion supports initiatives that help others and purchasing books, materials or software the Dollar General Literacy Foundation improve their lives through literacy and safety in and around the campus of literacy and education.” for literacy programs." was established in his honor and has since education. Since 1993, the Foundation has as well as build relationships with Added Mary Kathryn Colbert, a Dollar the students and the staff. He will Statewide grants are part of more than helped more than 10 million individuals awarded more than $159 million in grants General media specialist: “Each grant ap- $3.4 million that the Dollar General Liter- take their fi rst steps toward literacy or con- to nonprofi t organizations, helping more teach topics related to law en- plicant applied through the Dollar General forcement geared toward positive acy Foundation awarded this morning. To tinued education. than 10 million individuals take their fi rst Literacy Foundation's website beginning on date, the Dollar General Literacy Founda- Each year, the Dollar General Literacy steps toward literacy, a general education student’s behavior and develop the fi rst business day of the new year. Grants comprehensive safety plans with tion has awarded more than $159 million Foundation awards funds to organizations diploma or English profi ciency. administration and fi rst respond- are awarded based on the application, and in grants to schools, libraries and literacy located within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar To learn more about the Dollar General ers.” each grant applicant must be located within organizations as part of its commitment to General store or distribution center. Grant Literacy Foundation, visit www.dgliteracy. McAdoo is a native of Wilmot a 20-mile radius to a Dollar General store. increase literacy skills for individuals of all applications for 2019 youth, summer, fam- org. and said he is looking forward to hitting the ground running with Pirate students of all ages. SMARTs will have the oppor- often dries a few weeks before www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/ “I have always been good with SMARTS tunity to see puppets, Arkan- BURNS being burned. arkansas-voluntary-smoke-man- sas Festival Ballet, Arkansas But farmers have a relatively agement-guidelines. kids,” McAdoo noted. “I feel like Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A I will be able to get through to Brass, the Ozark Group and the narrow window between har- The University of Arkansas them on their level. much-anticipated annual musi- vest and the start of fall rains System Division of Agricul- ming in all grades, because we cal to be performed in the spring patch Center, which coordinates for burning, Hardke said. “If ture’s mission is to strengthen “I went through a lot growing believe exposure to these events semester. prescribed fire activities, reports wet weather sets in, you’re stuck agriculture, communities, and up and I hope to be able to relate not only offers inspiration for The SEARK Board of Direc- fire weather and assists with vol- with it and looking at dealing families by connecting trusted to kids who have troubled pasts. children and youth of all back- tors has selected Mary Poppins untary smoke management. research to the adoption of best I want to be able to talk to them grounds and risk levels to get in- with it in the spring.” and let them know that someone Jr. to be the show this year and The number is 800-830-8015. The trade-off to burning crop practices. Through the Agricul- volved with activities that could The last page of the booklet in- tural Experiment Station and understands where they are com- change the trajectory of their information about auditions residue in the fall is having to till ing from.” and show times will be released cludes a short checklist of in- it in the spring, Hardke said. That the Cooperative Extension Ser- lives, but we also know research formation to have ready when vice, the Division of Agriculture The primary responsibilities of over the last several decades af- soon. means a higher expense for fuel, calling, as well as a checklist of conducts research and extension the DCSD SRO will be: firms this to be true. This year’s first performance higher risk of erosion and more recommended precautions. work within the nation’s historic • To establish a positive rela- “We dream of a middle school will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 time needed to prepare for plant- “I highly recommend landown- land grant education system. tionship and trust with the stu- student who expresses interest at the Fine Arts Center at UAM. ing. It may also result in higher ers call the number before burning The Division of Agriculture dents; in joining the high school band Andre Chiang, the national fed- costs for weed and pest control. is one of 20 entities within the • To serve as a mentor and posi- after being inspired during a jazz eration of music young artist off residue,” Hardke said. Information about crop burn- University of Arkansas System. tive adult role model for students; band performance, and a second winner, will be performing with Hardke said crop residue ing and smoke management, It has offices in all 75 counties • To help mediate issues that grader who believes they too his baritone in collaboration needs some time to dry before including a link to downloadAr- arise on the campus; can dance on a stage for crowds with pianist, Mary Scott Goode, burning. The guideline booklet kansas Voluntary Smoke Man- in Arkansas and faculty on five • To be a security presence and someday. a piano professor at Texarkana recommends a minimum of four agement Guidelines for Row system campuses. law enforcement offi cer; “Both of these goals can be College. days, but Hardke said growers Crop Burning,can be found on • To assist with traffi c control the only desire a child needs to This performance is presented usually want to finish their har- the the Arkansas Agriculture when entering and leaving cam- propel them into a future they in collaboration with the Monti- vest before burning. The residue Department website: https:// pus; otherwise may not have pursued, cello Music Club. • To be familiar with DCSD and it also predicts they will See the Community Calendar policies and procedures, the stu- work harder and become more on Page 2A of the weekly edi- dent handbooks and assist district dedicated in their endeavors, as tion of the Advance-Monticel- employees in enforcement of pol- well. The SMARTS program is a lonian for upcoming show dates icies if failure to do so would re- joy of the SEARK organization, and times. sult in disruption of the learning and we are most grateful for the For more information about environment or the safety of our opportunity to provide program- becoming a member of SEARK students and staff; and ming that empowers our schools Concert Association, interested Have a • To assist Drew County Sher- to provide life-changing oppor- parties can visit www.searkcon- iff Offi ce and School District tunities for its students without cert.org or search for SEARK Happy & Safe Administrators with the devel- exception.” Concert Association on Face- opment and implementation of a This year, students served by book and Instagram. crisis emergency plan. “Drew Central schools continues to take measures to increase the safety of their students and staff while on school district Information property,” Williams said. “It’s Like us on Facebook great day for our students and staff at the Pirate Nation to know 2018 at your that our district is committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment as safe as possi- NOW IS THE TIME ¿QJHUWLSV ble while on campus. “Drew Central Schools is espe- To replace that old stove cially grateful to the Drew Cen- ZLWKDQHZHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQW KRXUVDGD\ tral Board of Directors; the members of the Drew County Quorum Court; our County Judge, Robert GD\VD Akin; our Drew County Sher- pellet stove iff, Mark Gober; and our stake- BELLEVIEW ESTATES holders who supported this SRO ZHHNZHHN Perkins Buy Local REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER VISIT OUR Fast and partnership to provide the DCSD WEBSITE Convenient! students and staff with a safer Farm Supply learning environment.” 1266 Old Warren Road - 870.367.5257 2/':$55(15'0217,&(//2$5 ID[ POLITICAL AD PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT PAIGE CHASE 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | 7A Governors around the country unite to help blood banks CELEBRATING 70 YEARS

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Mildred L. HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY in Lincoln County. phensondearman.com. to Donald Ellenson and Genevieve She was preceded in death by Loy D. Carter Miller Ellenson. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area her son, Markus Burel; brothers, He was United States Marine Thompson Beck funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Wilford Vincent Junior and Rev. Loy D. Carter, 84, of Euless, Corp veteran and was a Christian. Mildred L. Thompson Beck, furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Alphonzo Vincent; and sister, An- Texas, formerly of the Coleman He was preceded in death by his 94, of Monticello, passed away ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to nette Smith. Community, died August 18, 2018 father, Donald Ellenson. Monday, August 27, 2018 at Drew [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. Survivors include two daugh- at his home in Euless, Texas after Survivors include three sons, Memorial Hospital in Monticel- ters; Beverly Burel (Johnny) Nash a lengthy bout with cancer. He Christopher (Tasha) Ellenson of lo. She was born September 27, and Orian Smith; numerous niec- Drake Bridwell of Longview, Tex- and Christy Burel-Ellis, both of was born on October 4, 1933 in Monticello, Matthew (Kenzie) El- 1923 in Newport, to the late Ev- es, nephews, other relatives and as and Clint Bridwell of Warren; Little Rock; three sons, Henry (Ex- Drew County to the late D.H. and lenson of Fountain Hill and Denver erett Thompson and Pearl Bengle friends. his mother, Alma Jean Bridwell of zeria) Railey of Fresno, Calif., Joe Azzilete Allen Carter. (Lindsey) Ellenson of Monticello; Thompson. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Nacogdoches; two sisters, Carolyn Vincent and Michael (Michelle) Other than his parents he was one daughter, She was a homemaker and a Friday, August 31, 2018 at First As- Jennings of Jacksonville, Texas Burel, both of Little Rock; three preceded in death by three broth- Leigh-Anne ers, Bobby Carter, June Carter and member of First Assembly of God sembly of God Church with burial and Gail Weatherly of Nacogdo- sisters, Sherry Paulette Squalls of Ellenson of Dink Carter. Church in Monticello. to follow in Enon Cemetery at Rye. ches; fi ve grandchildren, Natallee Dallas, Cloverne (Bill) Hudson of Monticello; the He is survived by his wife, Hel- Survivors include her husband Visitation will be one hour prior to Grace Harmon, Silas Cain Nutt, Macon, Ga., and Sandra (Roger) mother of his of 76 years, Rev. James W. Beck of service time at the church. Ella Michelle Bridwell, Coo- Spencer of Wilmar; three brothers, en Carter; two daughters, Donna (Curtis) Collins and Elizabeth children, Lori Monticello; two daughters, Mary Online guestbook www.stephen- per Elijah Bridwell and Madison Jesse (Priscilla) Vincent of Warren, Labaj of Mon- Culpepper of Fayetteville and sondearman.com. Leigh Hunka; and his mother-in- Jerry (Linda) Vincent and Glynn Huffman all of Euless, Texas; one brother, Don (Freda) Carter of ticello; fi ve Phyllis (Rick) Binns of the Rock (Paid obituary) law, Juanita Felter of Warren. (Julia) Vincent, both of Monti- grandchildren, Kaylee, C.J., Kili, Springs community; four grand- Memorial services will be held cello; 19 grandchildren, 26 great Benton. Charles Lendon A memorial service will be held Jax and Benji; his mother, Gen- children, Angelia (David) Smith at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, at grandchildren, and a host of niec- evieve Ellenson of Cedar, Minn.; of Woodlawn, Todd Morrison es, nephews, relatives, friends and at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Bridwell Immanuel Baptist Church by Fraz- one brother Donald Ellenson of of Sulphur Springs, Brian (Cris- many special friends. home of Bobby Carter, at 34 Ed- er’s Funeral Home. Online guest- New Hope, Minn; two sisters, Bil- tina) Culpepper of Fayetteville Charles Lendon Bridwell, 63, of Funeral services were at 11 a.m. wards Street, Monticello. book: www.frazerfuneralhome. lie Brown and Angie Phillips both and Chris Culpepper of Benton; Warren died Sunday, August 26, com. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Mt. Pleas- Christopher Timothy seven great-grandchildren, Chris 2018, at his home. He was born ant African Methodist Episcopal of New Hope, Minn; and numer- Culpepper, Ashley Butler, Hunter September 7, 1954, in Nacogdo- Paulene Burel church with burial following in Ellenson ous nieces, nephews, other rela- Smith, Storm Smith, Jordan Davis, ches, Texas. Paulene Burel, 71, of Little Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Visitation Christopher Timothy Ellenson, tives and friends. Willem Culpepper, Walden Cul- Preceding him in death was his Rock, died Friday, August 17, at was from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening 54, of Cedar, Minn. died Saturday, Funeral services and burial were pepper and Clara Culpepper; fi ve father, Lendon Bridwell. Baptist Health in Little Rock. She at the funeral home. Arrangements Aug. 18, at the VA Hospital in Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Arkansas great-great-grandchildren, Traver Survivors include his wife, was born to the late Wilford and by Stephenson-Dearman. Minneapolis, Minn. He was born State Veterans Cemetery in North Butler, Allysa Butler, Kaylie Butler Sharon Felter Bridwell; two sons, Clothee Vincent on June 20, 1947, Online guestbook www.ste- November 21, 1963 in Minnesota Little Rock. Southside EHC discusses bread making and county fair responsibilities

Special to the Advance Yeast was discovered by accident club prayer and ended with the club creed when a person left her uncooked bread which was read by all present. The devo- The Southside Extension Homemakers sitting out overnight and the yeast from tion was printed by Breanda Chisom. Club met at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 in the air settled on the warm, moist dough. Discussion took place concerning the the small dining room at Western Sizzlin. This was the beginning of sourdough upcoming county fair and we were re- Members welcomed three guests as bread. minded of our responsibilities. they continued their programs on home- Webb treated members and guests to Topics for an educational booth were making skills and education that has been samplings of sour dough bread which selected and we were reminded of getting infl uenced by homemakers and continues uses a starter that has been active for more our projects completed for entering in the through the extension service of the Uni- than 50 years. fair. versity of Arkansas. Other breads discussed were soda Plans for Southside’s 100th birthday This months program was presented breads. party were made. by Juanita Webb and was on changes in Later came the use of baking powder as Southside’s next meeting will be at 11 bread making through the years. leavening agents. a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at Western Siz- The fi rst example shown and tasted The business meeting began with the zlin. was Bible bread, a bread made of fl our salt, olive oil and water. It is thought to be very similar to the unleavened bread served in the time of Monticello Monument Company Jesus and before. It was probably baked • All colors of granite available on large, hot stones. • Can duplicate existing memorials Special to the Advance • Financing Available BREAKING BREAD Juanita Webb (above) shared sampling and reci- • Can design your own memorial pes of various types of breads with I PAY CA$H the Southside Extension Homemak- for gold, coins, guns, antiques, collectibles, even entire estates . . . • Located in Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home ers Club at their last club meeting at almost anything of value. Western Sizzlin. “Serving all of Southeast Arkansas” Get your cash now. 870-370-2680 Hwy. 425 N., Monticello • 367-2451

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A new and somewhat unlikely face has hit the fashion scene in Monticello. Sydney Maloney, a 15 year old Monticello High School student, has opened a plus size women’s clothing boutique in the Marketplace II in Monticello. “I play softball and am in the band at Monticello,” Maloney said. “I found myself always having to go out of town to get clothes that fit me so I thought opening a plus size clothing boutique was a solution to a problem in Monticello.” Maloney, who is one of four children, was also interested in a way to generate income to have extra spending money and help out her family. Sydney Elizabeth Plus Size Princess opened in June and offers sizes 14 to 24. “We sell everything from sunglasses to shoes,” Maloney added. “We offer tops, bottoms and some accessories.” Owning a business runs in the Maloney family. Her grandparents, Terry and Margene Maloney own A M Rental & Sales in Monticello and Sydney’s aunt owns several businesses, including a clothing store, in Texas. “When I get out of high school, I want to go to college and study to be a math teacher,” Maloney stated. “Right now, the clothing boutique is doing well and I will keep it going while I can.” Sydney has an important message for young ladies in our community. “I just want people to know that you should always be yourself and don’t let your size get in the way of anything,” Maloney added. “Always love yourself and if you are too young to get a job, just open your own business.”

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All photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian FOR ALL SIZES Sydney Maloney, (above) wanted to address the need for plus size clothing options in Monticello. Her solution was to open a boutique oﬀ ering a variety of sizes, in the Marketplace II.

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What an incredible outpouring of enough. It was an intense learning our world’s news is negative. But I’m how it was by God’s incredible grace green stripe in my hair. Please, if you love we have received during this experience though, and I feel like here to tell you, sometimes, life gets that we made it through this. After have never listened to a word I have difficult time in our lives. we have come out on the other side uncomfortable and negative and we all, he was protecting us from the day said, listen to me now. Keep trying I am so happy to stronger and wiser. all have to deal with it from time to our house burnt because no living until you find the right church that say that with the I hate to beat a dead horse but I time. thing was harmed. suits you. I promise, there is one out help of countless really can’t say enough about this I won’t name anyone specific but Lord knows I’ve made too many there that will welcome you, flaws local businesses, community and how they opened just imagine a late night bathroom mistakes to count in my almost 27 and all. Get involved and volunteer friends and family their arms for me, my husband and run and you meet your in-law in the years on this planet and I have a new and you will quickly learn that you and of course, the Fred in every way imaginable. Once hallway, let’s just say not in your appreciation for His amazing grace. are not alone. Everyone struggles. good Lord, we spent again, my point was proven, DNA Sunday best clothing. Things can get I encourage everyone to find a Every mom, even the Christian ones, the first night in our doesn’t make you family. To quote awkward and uncomfortable very church that fits you and your family question God sometimes about why new home Friday. my father, “relationships are about quickly but I’m so glad to know and get plugged in. In a time like ASHLEY My little family is love, not blood.” the people that really love us stuck this, you need people around you their child finds it necessary to say FOREMAN blessed beyond mea- I know without a shadow of a beside us and let us crash at their praying for you and offering positive “mom” every two seconds. sure and couldn’t be doubt that this time in our lives has houses, eat their food and not judge thoughts and helping hands. So, let’s recap what we’ve learned. ACCORDING • I love my momma more than TO ASHLEY happier. I want to really strengthened my faith in God. our morning hair or late night bath- Another thing I hoped to accom- thank everyone for When I started writing this col- room visits. plish by writing about my life, was biscuits and gravy their prayers, kind umn a little over a year ago, I knew I I also never saw myself writing letting people know they aren’t alone. • I love Fred more than biscuits and words and help during this transition. never wanted to harp on one subject about religion or my faith either. I I used to be one of those people who gravy and coffee A situation like this is very hum- for too long or make people uncom- really wanted to keep things as light felt like organized religion was a • Monticello is a wonderful com- bling. Y’all know by now, I love my fortable. I wanted to always be a and neutral as possible. But, since sham and I wouldn’t be welcomed munity momma more than I love biscuits and smiling ray of sunshine that could say this column is my opinion and my in a church because I have visible • We all go through times of strug- gravy but, six weeks in her house was something positive when so much of opinion only, I feel like I must share tattoos and the occasional purple or gle and we are not alone ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]

(Nehemiah 4:17-18). This meant fewer people love one another and work together Repairing the Fish Gate bricklayers were on the job, but the work for His glory! The smell would gag a maggot. From was well defended! This unity of heart, mind and effort may the odor it was obvious we had made a While the tireless laborers rebuilt the have been the reason the early church was huge mistake. My wife, son, daughter- walls, there were no eight-hour days or so effective. Acts 2:1 says the church was in-law and I were shopping for fruit, 40-hour work weeks, for they carried “all with one accord in one place.” After vegetables and fresh tuna steaks at a large on the work “with half of them holding the day of Pentecost and the salvation of Davao City open market on the island of spears from dawn until the stars appeared” three thousand, “they continuing daily Mindanao in the southern Philippines. But (Nehemiah 4:21). Additionally, they were with one accord in the temple, and break- we had waited too late so intent that Nehemiah said, “neither I, ing bread from house to house, did eat in the day—and the my brothers, my servants, nor the men of their meat with gladness and singleness of smell of non-refrig- the guard who followed me, none of us re- heart praising God and having favor with erated, day-old fi sh, moved our clothes, each took his weapon all the people” (Acts 2:46-47). Later, “the was overwhelming. To even to the water” (verse 23). congregation of those who believed were say the least, the smell As the teams worked together, the wall of one heart and one soul” (Acts 4:32). around Jerusalem was fi nished in an amaz- diminished our appetite miah the term “next unto him repaired,” it, he would break their stone wall down!” Whatever your area of service, do it ingly short time—52 days! The testimony with all your might for God’s glory! Paul for seafood. We should or “after him repaired,” is used 28 times to (verse 3). of such unselfi sh labor for the glory of encouraged the Colossians and us, with have shopped earlier. describe 41 teams of workers who, as one Nehemiah and his workers labored God made an impression on the enemy: these words: “Whatever you do, do your Larry Clements man, repaired the walls. A similar odor must under constant threat of physical harm, as “It came about when all our enemies work heartily, as for the Lord rather than Nehemiah used great wisdom when he have greeted Hasse- their enemies, “conspired together to come heard of it, and all the nations surrounding for men, knowing that from the Lord you naah and his sons as they struggled to lay assigned people to work on the walls that and fi ght against Jerusalem and to cause us saw it, they lost their confi dence; for will receive the reward of the inheritance. the beams, set up the doors and locks, were nearest their own houses (Nehemi- a disturbance against it” (Neh. 4:8). The they recognized that this work had been It is the Lord Christ whom you serve” rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem (Nehe- ah 3:21, 23-24, 26, 28-30). The obvious threat of violence scared the people, so accomplished with the help of our God” (Colossians 3:23-24). miah 3:3). Maybe Hassenaah realized purpose of this was to get the workers Nehemiah encouraged them saying, “Do (Nehemiah 6:16). Get this: those who If you will honor God by serving that somebody had to repair the fi sh gate, personally involved and motivated to do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord knew not God, recognized that God was at with your best, even if it seems you are and after all, at least he wasn’t assigned good work. They would want the wall in who is great and awesome, and fi ght for work among His people! assigned to the fi sh gate, God will be to work on the dung gate (verse 14)! The front of their house to be strong. Also, in your brothers, your sons, your daughters, This kind of teamwork is based on a glorifi ed and the unsaved around you odor there must have been unbearable case of attack, they would be less likely to your wives and your houses” (verse 14). powerful biblical principle: When God’s will be infl uenced. We are to serve at His during the heat of the day. leave their posts, but stay and protect their The Lord was great and awesome—but people work together for His glory, great direction and command. When we do, Despite the obviously disagreeable families. they had to be prepared to fi ght. things may be accomplished, and God’s He will be uplifted and the lost will be smell, hard labor, danger and diffi culty, The remarkable feat of rebuilding the Imagine the diffi culty of working under presence and power become visible to un- positively affected. teams of builders at every gate worked walls of Jerusalem was a great accom- adverse conditions as “those who were believers. This principle underlies Christ’s Larry Clements is the senior adult pas- together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. plishment, especially in view of the con- rebuilding the wall and those who carried command about loving one another: “By tor at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, Strong walls were needed to defend their stant criticism aimed at them. The enemy burdens took their load with one hand this all men will know that you are my 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticello. You city, secure their homes and honor their would say, “What are these feeble Jews doing the work and the other holding a disciples, if you have love for one an- can contact him by email at LarryEClem- God. Teamwork was required to accom- doing?” (Nehemiah 4:2); and, “Even what weapon. As for the builders, each wore other” (John 13:35). It makes a powerful [email protected]. He would love to hear plish the task. In the third chapter of Nehe- they are building—if a fox should jump on his sword girded at his side as he built” impression on the lost world when God’s from readers.

If your business or church AME Northside Baptist Mt. Pleasant “Campground” Pope & Samuel Streets United Methodist COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 367-5860 194 Campground Rd. 522 N. Bailey • 367-6530 367-5966 BANK Oak Grove Free on the devotional page, please call COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW Shady Grove AME Will Baptist Church Rock Springs 367-5325. Hwy. 138 Winchester Rd. 3372 Hwy. 35 West Member FDIC United Methodist 367-9541 Rock Springs Rd. Motor Company Old Union Southern Baptist Church RYBURN Mt. Olive AME Church 2077 Florence Rd. 156 Hwy.425 South • 888-878-9220 163 Lacey School Road • 367-3839 Wilmar Methodist Visit our website: www.ryburnautomotive.com Pauline Baptist Hwy. 278 Mt. Zion AME 909 N. Hyatt • 367-3085 1423 Florence Road Mormon Save Up To 40% On Your Grocery Bill Prairie Grove Baptist Church 313 N. Hyatt • 367-2845 Assembly of God Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) Church of Jesus Christ of & Prairie Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. 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Bailey • 367-5027 Christian Center Church of God 910 Old Warren Road 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill in Christ 367-5087 Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. Revival Center Church House of Refuge 460-9926 of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 on the devotional page, please call 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Outreach Ministry Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. Main • 367-2471 Trinity Full Gospel Church 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Green Hill United Methodist 367-7304 THE 372 Green Hill Rd. Mount Tabor Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church Lacey United True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Church briefs

Morning Star celebrates musician North Bailey Street, has schedules its an- of Northside Baptist Church in Monticello, attend. For more information, contact Ab at her home at 1033 East Jackson Avenue. nual Men’s and Women’s Day program will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invit- Pevey at 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, or All proceeds raised from the sales go to Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, for Sunday, Sept. 9. The 10:30 a.m. guest ed to attend. For more information, contact Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. Friendship Pentecostal. For more informa- 312 East Oakland Avenue, will hold a music speaker will be Larry Lewis and the 2:30 Jake Wishard at 870-740-1684. Ongoing tion, contact Rev. Smith at 870-820-5223. appreciation program for its church pianist, p.m. speaker will be Maxine Ridgell. Rev. Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ FBC holds community women’s Bible study Eloise Jacob, at 6 p.m. Saturday. Rev. D.J. H.F. Richardson, the host p[astor and the Homeschool support group sets meetings First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Buffi ngton, the host pastor, and the Morning churh congregation invite all to attend. For The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing The Koinonia Christian Homeschool Street, is holding a community women’s Bi- Star congregation invite all to attend. For more information, contast Mrs. Owens at Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott (at Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. on ble study each Wednesday, and all women more information, contact Melanie Rawls at 870-367-3949. the intersection of U.S. highways 165 and the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s Bible 65, just north of Dermott), will feature dif- [email protected]. Morning Star plans revival Thursdays of each month during September study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s old SBC to offer fi nancial seminar ferent Southern gospel groups at 2 p.m. on through May. The meetings take place in fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, the second Saturday of each month in 2018. Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren the gymnasium at Shady Grove Missionary to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellow- 312 East Oakland Avenue, will host a reviv- Admission is free. Refreshments will be Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 ship before the study starts. Childcare will Road, will begin Dave Ramsey’s Financial served in the fellowship hall after the sing- Peace University. The seminar begins Sun- al at 7 p.m. nightly Sept. 9-13. The guest near Monticello. Anyone who currently ho- be provided. For more information, contact speaker will be Walter Witherspoon III, pas- ing. For more information, contact Denon meschools or who is interested in learning Pat Baugh at 870-367-5968. day. The cost to participate is $100 (to cover Weaver at 870-367-6852 or 870-723-5279. the cost of material). Teaching will be done, tor of True Harvest MBC in Dumas. Rev. more about homeschooling is welcome to Christian Interfaith Ministry holds study via video, by Ramsey and his FPU teaching D.J. Buffi ngton, the host pastor, and the Remaining Fifth Thursday singings attend. For more information, contact Mary Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East team. How exciting it is to know that anyone Morning Star congregation invite all to at- Every fi fth Thursday in 2018, the Joyce Rodgers at 870-367-3701. Gaines Street, invites everyone to a Tues- can take control of their money if they will tend. For more information, contact Melanie Pevey Fifth Thursday Night Singing at the Pentecostal Faith having church sales day night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the just follow God’s ways of handling it. For Rawls at [email protected]. Campground will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In church. The ministry also has a Thursday more information, contact the church offi ce Do Re Me Singers to hold program Pleasant (Campground) United Methodist Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street, will be having night prayer and deliverance service, begin- at 870-367-2459. The Drew County Do Re Me Singers Church, 194 Campground Road near Mon- a church sale on Saturdays. Items include ning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning worship Lacey church to hold special day will present a musical program at 4 p.m. on ticello. The remaining dates are Thursday Michael Kor purses, small handbags, two services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more Sunday, Sept. 15 at Morning Star Mission- and Nov. 29. The program will continue microwaves, two small refrigerators, a gas information on any of these events, contact Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church stove, a dishwasher, a television set, Timber- in Lacey has scheduled its annual Men’s ary Baptist Church, 312 East Oakland Ave- until about 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. land boots and men’s medium-sized suits, Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring and Women’s Day program for 3 p.m. Sun- nue. Rev. D.J. Buffi ngton, the host pastor, singing with directors choosing songs they and the Morning Star congregation invite would like to hear their classes sing. There jackets, shirts and pants. There will be other Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 day. The guest speaker will be Rev. Shalane items as well. For more information, contact Jenkins, and the guest churches will be all to attend. For more information, contact will be several special performances mixed East McCloy Avenue, is sponsoring free Annette Gardner at either 870-367-7345 or in with the class singing and a time of re- Robert Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Bethel on Fountain Hill and Mt. Pellum of Yard sale items needed Longview. Rev. Ephriam Johnson, the host 870-723-9213. freshments and fellowship following the Thursday for youth in grades kindergarten pastor, and the Promise Land congregation Jerome church sets revival singing. The church is located about seven Rev. Janie Smith, pastor of Friendship through third grade beginning the fi rst Tues- invite all to attend. miles north of Monticello—take U.S. High- Pentecostal Church of God, 620 North day in September. Students must bring the Jerome Baptist Church has scheduled way 425 North and turn left on Campground Conley Street, is accepting all unwanted course work in which they need help. For First MBC plans program its annual fall revival for Oct. 14-17 at 7 Road; the church building is less than half a yard sale items in good condition—large or more information and registration details, First Missionary Baptist Church, 546 p.m. nightly. Rev. Sanders Brooks, pastor mile on the right. Everyone is welcome to small. Rev. Smith hosts yard sales regularly contact Rutha Branch at 870-367-5913.

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BARKADA Saturday with his heart but the Colossians 3:5-17. The key gery will have already taken place doctor sent him home and he verse wa: “As God’s chosen and, hopefully, Bro. Kevin will JANA WRIGHT will go back to Little Rock on Do you have any community tidbits? ones, holy and beloved, clothe be on the way to a full, pain-free yourselves with compassion, recovery. Monday for a good checkup. The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- Here we are almost at the end kindness, humility, meekness, Also, please remember John Pray for Roger. nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you of August already. The year is and patience. (Colossians Hall, who is in Dallas County Sally Smith of Jonesboro is live in a community not represented on this page (and we know over halfway gone. It seems the 3:12).” It was a great lesson. Hospital with pneumonia. I just home with her mother, Leola there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about older I get; the more time flies. An inspiring message from heard from his wife, Celeste, who and sister Rachel for a week. your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at Kelly Gilliam, Koby Bayliss Pastor Nelson Spencer of the informed me that John was better Today was Leola’s birthday. She 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. and I traveled to Hope to visit New St. Paul Church in Warren and would be allowed to go home is 91 years of age. All of her mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce with our sister, Jamie Martin, was received. His text was from Monday. Thank you, Lord! children helped her celebrate. during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- and my son, Dustin Barnett. She Psalms 34:1 and his subject was Bethel’s homecoming service had us a wonderful meal pre- Maybe more news next week. cuss your participation in our newspaper. God bless all of you. “Come and Dine.” It was a great will be at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, pared when we arrived. We all message. Sept. 9 with Bro. Ronnie Meredith had a great time visiting. Family and Friends Day pro- presenting the morning message. Little Miss Hayli Grace gram will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, There will be no Sunday school him and his beautiful wife, Gilliam celebrated her second GUESTHOUSE will fight for you. You won’t Sept. 2, at Promise Land Baptist that morning and there will be pot- Sarah Smith, and daughter Anita birthday this past weekend. She even have to lift a finger in Church in Lacey. Brother luck following the message. Larry CLARA CATER Riley and their entire family. had a very cute birthday party. your defense. We’ve just got to Ephraim Johnson is Pastor and Clements will present our revival John Smith’s funeral was held Happy birthday! Carolyn Wilson and Patricia cast all our worries and cares to invites you to come and worship messages beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Mt. Pleas- C.J. and Kari Harris’s son, Albritton have been playing the Lord and He will fight our with us. Sept. 10-12. We would love for ant African Methodist Episco- Kash, was born last week. Kash dominoes every afternoon. battles for us. Pastor Shirley Spencer and you to join us. Morris Harris made his arrival Roy Burns from Bastrop, La. pal Church in Monticello. The Still sending up prayers for the Mt. Olive Church family Bethel’s youth group will 11:50 p.m. last Wednesday. He visited his mom, Edna Burns, eulogy was by Rev. Billy R. my aunt, Virginia Clifton, Gra- will be the guest of Pastor Jes- resume on Wednesday nights be- had some medical issues so last week. Reddick, and interment was cie Stewart, Willie Mae Foster, sie Washington Sept. 2 in Lake ginning at 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 19. at Campground Cemetery. We he was taken to Children’s Janie Fuller visited her broth- all the nursing homes, hospitals, Village. I don’t have much bird news are praying God’s comfort and Hospital. Thankfully he is doing er, Tom Rabb, last week. sick and shut ins here in Monti- Happy birthday to Rose Fos- to report but when I was outside much better and should hope- Denise Beasley visited her strength for this family. Sarah ter, (Aug. 29); Brenda Green, early each morning this weekend Smith, Anita Riley and family, cello and across the world. fully be home soon. Please keep mom, Annie Dablock, last week Until next time, be blessed (Aug. 31); Kirby Merritt, (Aug. I could hear raucous Blue Jays, him and your family in your and Jim Beasley ate lunch with if you all need anything please 30); Anthony Waston, (Sept. drumming Pileated Woodpeckers, just let us know. We love you everyone! And remember, in all prayers. Annie last weekend. you do keep God first. 2); Ruby Miller, (Sept. 6); and singing Cardinals and several loud Mr. Ed Temple has been Claudie Handley’s daughters, all very much and are praying Tommy Daniels, (Aug. 8). “Weeps” from a Great-crested having some serious medical is- Kattie Matthews and Joyce for the family. I was glad to see Thought of the week” Don’t Flycatcher. sues. If you would, please keep Wells, have visited her daily. a great big turn out to the funer- worry about tomorrow, God is That’s my news for this week. him in your prayers. Louis Maxwell spent a few al; it was packed. John Smith LACEY already there. Until next time, please stay safe, was a good man and was well Last reminder for the Wilmar days with his daughter last IVANELL HANDLEY be happy, and thankful to God for All-School reunion. Don’t for- week. known. Women’s to Women’s His many blessings. I’ll leave you get; it is from 4-9 p.m. Satur- Bob Sanderlin`s daughter, was in the house supporting Ray, Carolyn, Erica and Jessi- POSSUM VALLEY with this quote by Mark Clements day, Sept. 1 at Western Sizzlin’ Bobbie, visited him last week. our four sisters, Sarah Smith, ca King went shopping in Little from our Daily Devotional Sunday in Monticello (if my informa- Shannon Grantier’s getting back Anita Riley, Bertha Bell and Rock Saturday. They also went KAY CRAIG school book, “God is not hindered tion is correct). in her schedule for college. Henryette McFadden. I also got to the hospital to visit the sick. by human limitations.” Have a to talk with so many wonderful, Welcome back, ya’ll!! I hope Robert and Tammy Stafford’s Prayers for Mrs. M. Causey, your week has been happy, healthy great week! grandson, Chase Sledge, had a loving people that showed so Mrs. Clantisteen Miller, L.C. much love. I was glad to see and fulfi lling. My week has mostly good time visiting with them. Miller and Kirby Merritt. been going to work and staying at He loves the farm life! JORDAN PARK Gean Deshazer Green, she had Sympathy and prayers for the been in the hospital and glad home. I have visited with Jason WILMAR Happy first birthday to TRILISA MARSHALL family of John Smith Jr. and the and his family a few times and I Abigail Wright. Mary Lasiter’s she is out feeling better, and her family of Eddie Lee Calbert. daughter Shirley Deshazer was always enjoy my time spent one- CHRIS RILEY grandson, Miles, celebrated his Angelica, Michael, Vernie on-one with Bo when I take him Thanks to everyone that also with her. We enjoyed the I read in the obit column sixth birthday last week. Happy and I attended the homegoing to school. birthday to Opal Wright, Tristan attended my daughter’s baby fellowship together. service of Eddie Lee Calbert. where George Akins passed shower. You all showed out on Happy birthday shoutout this Saturday, I spent all day clean- away. He was a longtime Morphis, Shawna Tilley, Syd- The service was held Aug. 25 ing the yard and the house. You ney Pennington, Gail Cockrell, all the beautiful gifts. It was week goes to: Krishna Glass, at First Baptist Church. Pastor acquaintance when working at awesome. Our little man will David Dearman and Bertha would have thought I had compa- Safeway, he was a fun-loving Kim Densmore, Shelly Woo- Curtis Jackson officiated. Pastor ny coming or something the way ten, Misty Morgan and Shiloh truly need them when he makes Bell (Aug. 27); Kim Dawson Jackson’s message was “De- man. To the family, you have his arrival next month. Septem- and Shevetia Watson (Aug. 28); I was working. The temperature my prayers and sympathy. Just Gober. I hope you all have or parting to a New Destination.” was cool early in the day so I went had happy birthdays! ber 24 is the due date, but she Marchell Atchison, Linda Block It was a great message. Funeral remember, Earth has no sorrow just might have it before then. A and Anjalynette Herron (Aug. for a walk fi rst then did some yard that Heaven cannot heal. This Have a great week. Please arrangements were entrusted work until the humidity slipped it’s call 870-224-3383 with news or special thanks to my sister Katie 29); my handsome nephew, to Cromwell Funeral Home, goes to the Smith families and Jacobs for helping me get the Adrian “Ace” Clayton, Kirby way back up to muggy level again, all who’ve lost a loved one. email wrightwoman_66@yahoo. Inc. Interment was at Westview which was when I went inside for com. baby shower together, Sherry K. Ridgell and Kajuana Jacobs Cemetery in Crossett. Thanks be to God, Tina was Toney and Bennie Walton for (Aug. 30); Karen Binns (Aug. the rest of the afternoon. able to attend church today. John Smith’s homegoing Sunday morning, Bethel had preparing the food, Cash Savers 31), Jennifer Jones and Reggie service was held Sunday, Aug. She is still a little weak, but for the beautiful cake, Betty Lyons (Sept. 1); and Vonda good attendance. Cheryl was she’s getting stronger each day, 26, at Mt. Pleasant African out on a family trip to Tennessee GREEN HILL Ollison, Katie Jacobs, Cassan- Neal, Sandra Clifton, Tyteanna Methodist Episcopal Church in praise God. Her dearly beloved dra Reed, Sherry K. Toney and Hellums and Alonda Gordon so we didn’t have a piano player and devoted husband takes FAYE AND MAY Monticello. but Buck did a wonderful job of Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. for (Sept. 3). Happy birthday every- I chatted with Ramona Tiner good care of her, along with her This is Sunday again and we selecting hymns that were simple, helping with the cleaning up. one; enjoy your special day. and Mary Johnson last week. baby girl Keita and her niece had a good week. We had good sweet and familiar. Bro. Kevin And, thanks to my honey Rob- Sept. 22-23 at 300 North Mary Minor and I went to Kevionna. church services today at the then presented his message, “The ert, for loading all those gifts Main Street in Monticello, Pine Bluff Wednesday. We ate Her cousins, Kena and Leon, Cup of The Lord’s Fury,” from Baptist church and we are going up to take home and unloading Greater I Am Temple will be lunch at Red Lobster. Friday, call regularly and check on her tonight for a preaching service. Isaiah 51:17-23. Evening services them at home. A special thanks honoring its two pastors—Pas- Ginger, Rhea, Mary and I ate as well as her friends, Becky were held at The Woods of Mon- Isn’t it good to be able to attend also to the ones that could not tor Jerome and Co-Pastor Cla- lunch in Johnsville. Daniels—and Sharon Shorter ticello Health and Rehabilitation church? Thank you Lord for our come but sent your gifts, cards, rissa Pace—on their first-year Sunday services were blessed of Texas. God places caring Center; I was unable to attend but pastor Caleb Lane and family. or money, and gifts are still Pastors Appreciation. At 5 p.m. as always. A great Sunday people in your life when you I always enjoy it when I do go. Gay Young and Joy Lawson coming to the house. Thanks on Sept. 22, there will be a ban- school was taught by Linda treat people right, so keep your My cousin, Bill White, tickled the attended the Oklahoma/Arkan- everyone, God bless and much quet and the guest speaker will Merritt. The lesson subject was ear gate and eye gate clear and ivories in Cheryl’s absence. sas singing in Brockwell Friday love to all. be Pastor Ruby Ford. At p.m. “Practicing Justice;” the lesson pure. Don’t let the enemy trick Bro. Kevin was slated for back and Saturday. It was reported Sunday school was on fire on Sept. 23, the guest speaker scriptures were Ephesians 4:25 you, for he is a trickster and it was a good singing and they and our lesson was on: Prac- will be Supt. James Yarbrough and 5:12, and Colossians 3:1- surgery on Tuesday at Arkansas Surgical Hospital. So by the time saw a lot of singing friends. ticing Justice, coming from Everyone is invited to attend 17. The focus scripture was See COUNTRY Page 3B You know it makes a differ- Colossians 3:5-17 (KJV). It was these services. this column goes to print the sur- ence with May and Faye. We fourth Sunday, my time to bring At 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at used to go to all the singing the message and my message Hunts Memorial Cathedral, 225 conventions but that we have was on: God provides for His South Walnut Drive in Dumas, gotten older we can’t go any- children, coming from Exodus Pastor James Spinks will be cel- CUSTOM TRIM & FLASHING more and we can’t even sing 14:13-15. We thank God for all ebrating his birthday. His group, anymore. But the Lord has the visitors we had on Sunday. Endure will also be performing blessed us. We even had our little nephew and releasing the album. There Fabricated On Site All of Eddie Barnes’ family Ace with us for the weekend. also will be other groups and has returned from Dallas after After service, we had to attend a singers as well. Everyone is Alison lost her father. He was a funeral service. And our hearts welcome to attend. good and happy-going person. were so hurt and saddened to Scripture for the week is: 24 Hours or Less Lead Time He will be missed. hear the passing of our good Exodus 14:14, “The Lord shall Roger Dale Pace was sent friend, John Smith. He was tru- fight for you, and ye shall hold on Most Orders to the doctor in Little Rock on ly an awesome friend, we loved your peace.” The Lord himself ORDER Your NOW Arkansas 3,&. Steel UP NOW Supplier Complete Line of Metal Building Materials 3DQHOV3XUOLQ7ULP,QVXODWLRQ)DVWHQHUV6N\OLJKWV 'RRUV6HDODQWV+HDY\'XW\+DUGZDUH,WHPV %XLOGLQJV&DUSRUWV 3DWLR&RYHUV 870-536-016187

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BY JEFF YOUNG INSIDE TODAY’S EDITION for touchdowns put the Pirates Advance correspondent in a hole “before we even knew what was happending,” Gonzales POYEN—Because of schedul- lamented. Another Indiasn inter- ing problems, Drew Central started ception led to a touchown as well. the fi rst season under new coach Poyen elected to receive the Matt Gonzales a week early. Not opening kickoff to begin the 2018 that the Pirates and Indians were season and marched downfi eld un- alone—nearly 90 other Arkansas til Drew Central junior Stevon Hall Activities Association high school recovered an Indian fumble inside football programs joined them in the what coaches like to call “Week 15-yard line for the fi rst turn- Zero.” over of the contest with 11 inutes The reason Drew Central was remaining in the fi rst quarter. forced to begin early had nothing The Pirates’ momentum was to do with the annual “Kickoff short-lived, though. Sophomore Classics” of which most others quarterback Cole Harris, seeing were a part, however. Thanks to his fi rst senior high varsity action, the advent of eight-man football Two other 6-3A clubs joined threw an interception to Colton as an AAA club sport this fall, DC Drew Central in opoening at least Smith of Poyen. Smith returned the lost three opponents (including one a week before the “offi cial” start of interception 25 yards for a touch- Class 3A, District 6 foe) to schools the 2018 season. DC’s arch-rival, down. Lathan Aaron was success- deciding there just wasn’t enough McGehee, fell 27-16 to Magnolia ful on the extra point to give the participation to fi eld 11-man teams snd Dollarway, one of four new Indians a 7-0 lead with 9:38 re- in 2018. teams in 6-3A this year, was blown maining in the fi rst quarter. Poyen, Gonzales said, was the out by Little Rock McClellan 55-0. Poyen’s defense struck again on victim of one such opponent, too— In this week’s fi rst home out- Drew Central’s next possession, so he and Indian coach Vick Barrett ing—and what was to be the sea- picking off Harris again. Poyen’s decided to turn what had been an son-opener before all the off-sea- Carson Keen returned the inter- AAA benefi t scrimmage that was son movement—the Pirates host ception 28 yards for the score. After already on each team’s schedule Hampton at 7 p.m Friday at Mike a missed point after touchdown, the into the season opener last Friday. Pennington Stadium. It will be the Indians’ lead was extended to 13-0 Unfortunately, the Pirates likely fi rst of seven home appearances for with 9:08 remaining in the fi rst. could have used that extra week Gonzales’ young unit this fall. Drew Central’s Pirates next pos- Jeff Young/Advance correspondent of practice. They returned to Mon- At Poyen, turnovers spelled a session proved to be more success- NOT SO FAST Drew Central’s defense swarms to stop a Poyen ball carrier during the Pirates’ fi rst game of the ticello on the short end of a 55-22 quick defi cit for DC. Two inter- season last Friday. The charge is being led by senior Travis Remley (24), junior Stevon Hall (11) and sophomore fi nal. ceptions that were both run back See PIRATES Page 2C Kaden Walters (13).

Longtime leg • a • cy: something transmit- outdoor writer ted by or received from an an- dies Sunday LE in cestor or predecessor or from the Y AROLD OGGINS U B H C O past [email protected] A H From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary For some, a piece of the M BY HAROLD COGGINS outdoors is gone. Charles Bridwell, 63, the e [email protected] longtime outdoors writer for the Advance-Monticellonian ’ mid the revelry that’s always present when Ryburn and many other newspapers s Motor Company and Commercial Bank host “Fan around Southeast Arkansas, ADay” for the University of Arkansas at Monticello, passed away Sunday after a Th something was missing Saturday. long battle with cancer. Seldom did a conversation not include the statement,” I Bridwell likely had more wish Alvy were here,” or the question “What would Alvy words published in the think about this?” Although fun was had Advance than the current by all—fans, young and old, and UAM members of the editorial coaches and players alike—during the sixth staff combined. He wrote a annual gathering that helps kick off the Boll weekly column, “Arkansas Weevils’ and Cotton Blossoms’ seasons, Outdoors,” and annually con- most said they could feel an obvious pall tributed many—if not all— over the proceedings. the stories to the Advance’s Alvy Early was conspicuous by his ab- annual hunting tab. sence. The winningest college coach in Ar- Alvy Early kansas, regardless of sport or level, passed Bridwell was also the away in June. For the first time in 40 years found- (longer if the time he played at Arkansas A&M College in the er and 1960s is counted), UAM will begin a sporting year without coach the man to whom all present and former head coaches looked of the to as a mentor, confidante, teacher and friend. Bradley Early’s on-field accomplishments have been well-docu- County mented, but it’s what he meant to the group of coaches that Arkansas Youth See HOLE Page 4C Charles Bridwell Shooting Sports Program team. “Charles will be sore- ly missed by all who knew him,” Terry Koone, coach of the Drew County AYSSP team, said. “He was a gen- tleman in every sense of the word—and a fi ne outdoors- man.” Charles Lendon Bridwell died at his home in Warren. He was born Sept. 7, 1954, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was a retired telecommunications offi cer for the Arkansas State Police and a member and deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his father, Lendon Brid- well. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Felter Brid- well—whom he married Oct. 22, 1983; two sons, Drake Bridwell of Longview, Texas and Clint Bridwell of War- ren; his mother, Alma Jean Bridwell of Nacogdoches; two sister, Carolyn Jennings Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian of Jacksonville, Texas and BITTERSWEET MOMENT Nancy Early (center), widow of longtime UAM coach Alvy Early, poses with members of the 2018-19 Cotton Blossoms’ softball team during UAM Fan Day Gail Weatherly of Nacog- festivities at Ryburn Motor Company Saturday morning. Early, who passed away in June, would have fi elded his 23rd Diamond Blossom squad next spring after 21 seasons on the doches; fi ve grandchildren, UAM women’s basketball bench. His combined 1,178 victories in both sports make him the winningest college coach in Arkansas, regardless of sport or division. Pictured withEarly are (from left to right): assistant coach Shelby Miller, Faith Johnson, Abigail Leonards, Paige Eddington, Chelsea Anderson, Kali Bolter, Cailyn Bolick, Maranda Clendenin, Jordan See BRIDWELL Page 3C Herbner, graduate assistant Miranda Garza and interim head coach Kyle Lem. More Fan Day pictures on Page 5C. 2C | Wednesday, August 29, 2018 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325

time in the game on a 32-yard PIRATES pass from Farmer to Smith. Farmer SPORTS BRIEFS converted on the two-point conver- Continued from Page 1C sion to give the Indians a 55-20 lead. MHS track complex closed Both teams exchanged posses- fulf as Harris connected with junior sions for the remainder of the game, The Monticello School District announced that the Billie Track TravarusT “T-Man” Shead, who with the only other score coming at and Field Complex on Old Warren Road will be closed to the public brokeb free and scored on a 75-yard the 3:04 mark of the fourth quar- for the remainder of the summer. The MSD School Board voted to catchc and run. DC’s extra-point try ter. Junior Justin Ferrell’s punt was upgrade the track at its May meeting, so the track will be closed for wasw unsuccessful, leaving the Pi- downed around the one-yard line, repairs. Updates are nearing completion, however. ratesr down 13-6 with 8:09 remain- which led to a safety by the Pirates. ingi in the quarter. Drew Central offering fall softball OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS With the two points, the fi nal score The hosts came right back on was 55-22. Drew Central head softball coach James Culpepper said he and theirt next possession after a 14- After the contest, Gonzales told coach Seth Taylor are starting a fall softball team for this coming yardy touchdown pass from Jacob his team: “We will get back to fall for all seventh- to 12th-grade female athletes. FarmerF to Tim Edwards. The In- work. Pick your teammates up and Games will start at the end of August and will be every Satur- diansd converted on a two-point at- know that everybody is busting day through October. There will be a guarantee of three games per temptt to extend the lead to 21-6 at their tail and we are all here for the Saturday. If any DC athletes interested in playing, contact either thet 6:05 mark. same cause. Culpepper at 870-510-1828 or Taylor at 870-723-8552. Poyen’s defense was able to “I love all of you and we are go- SEC to implement TV timeout clock pickp off Harris for the third time ing to get better. Trust the process, ini the quarter, when Jaxson Carter BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Southeastern Conference will im- it is the right process. I promise you interceptedi a Pirate pass to give Markalen Jacobs Trenton Eubanks Justin Farrell that.” plement the use of a visible television timeout countdown clock on thet Indians possession with 5:03 the fi eld at all 14 SEC on-campus football venues for the 2018 season Statistically, Harris was 10 of 22 remainingr in the quarter. Poyen for 147 passing with one touch- the conference announced Tuesday. The on-fi eld display will allow scoreds again in the fi rst quarter a fans, game offi cials and both teams to view the remaining time during down and three interceptions. He minutem later after a 38-yard pass 6-3A STANDINGS also contributed a rushing touch- each television commercial stoppage from anywhere in the stadium. fromf Farmer to Edwards. The extra “The use of a visible timeout countdown clock will provide fans down and a two-point conversion. pointp was no good as the Indians After Week 0 football in 2018. in particular an opportunity to know when a game will re-start after Last week’s results On the ground, the Pirates gained extendede the lead to 27-6, a score 6-3A Pct. 2018 Pct. a television timeout and hopefully give some defi nition to the per- Barton 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Poyen 55, Drew Central 22 122 yards on 22 carries, led by Ja- thatt would remain for the remain- Little Rock McClellan 55, Dollarway 0 ceived delays in a game,” stated SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Lakeside 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 cobs’ 13-carry, 89-yard, one-TD d Magnolia 27, McGehee 16 “The clock will also give teams, game offi cials and event administra- der of the quarter. P-W 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 This week’s games night. Senior classmate Amir Cha- tors more defi nitive information for time management in their respec- After a couple of possession Rison 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 Hampton at Drew Central vis had four carries for 36 yards as changes,c Farmer connected with Barton at Marvell tive areas of the game.” DC 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Fordyce at Rison a late-game replacement. The display is operated by the TV timeout coordinator, or “Red ColtonC Smith for a 25-yard scoring Dollarway 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Palestine-Wheatley at Clarendon Shead caught three passes for Hat,” on the fi eld during television commercial breaks and is turned strike.s Farmer then connected with McGehee 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Open: Dollarway, Lake Village Lakeside 113 yards, scored once and added a EdwardsE again on the two-point Note: Episcopal Collegiate was released and McGehee. two-point conversion. Hall totaled off during routine game action. The time shown on the TV timeout from the conference and will play eight-man countdown clock will be the offi cial time remaining in a timeout. play.p With 7:17 remaining in the 25 receiving yards on four catches. When the display reaches zero, the game offi cials will make the ball half,h Poyen led 35-6. 3:04 remaining in the half, Poyen the handoff—and 48 yards later, Even though Drew Central’s 4A ready for play. This will require both teams to be ready on the fi eld The Pirates answered the score on led 41-12. found the end zone as time expired. city counterpart didn’t play (Mon- and the television production to be back from its commercial break. theirt next possession after marching After the Pirates were forced to Harris connected with Shead on a ticello starts its season by hosting The TV timeout countdown clock will also be utilized at three downd fi eld and capping the drive punt, the Indians added another 16-yard pass (following a penalty) Watson Chapel at 7 p.m. Friday off-campus SEC games played during the regular season including withw a one-yard Harris sneak. The score with 28 seconds remaining for the two-point conversion to cut at Hyatt Field), more than half the the University of Georgia vs. the University of Florida in Jackson- DCD two-point attempt was unsuc- before intermission after Brandon the lead to 47-20 as the half ended. Billies’ 8-4A opponents did—and ville, Fla.; the University of Arkansas vs. Texas A&M University cessfulc to cut the lead to 35-12 with Sanchez ran in from fi ve yards. In the second half, Drew Central all won. DeWitt squeaked past in Arlington, Texas; and the University of Mississippi at Arkansas 5:305 remaining in the half. Drew Central blocked its second committed its fourth turnover off Stuttgart, 13-12; Hamburg was a in Little Rock—as well as the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 1 Poyen extended the lead by an- PAT attempt but Poyen extended the contest quickly. Poyen was able fi eld goal better than Ashdown, in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The clock will not be used swerings Drew Central’s score after the lead to 47-12. to recover the kickoff to start the 10- 7; Star City edged Forrest City, at neutral site games involving non-conference opponents, such as DaltonD Wetherington scored on a After the kickoff, Drew Central second half of play. A few seconds 27-26; and defending 8-4A cham- games to be played on opening weekend in Houston, Arlington, At- fi ve-yard touchdown run. The Pi- lined up for the fi nal play of the later, the Indians found the end pion Warren defeated Southside of lanta and Orlando, Fla.. ratesr blocked the extra point. With half. Senior Markalen Jacobs took zone for the last Batesville, 42-26. The SEC worked with Victory Game Clocks to develop the TV timeout countdown clock for the upcoming football season. The countdown clock is a variation of the company’s eDown digital product currently utilized at several SEC schools, the SEC Football World-class running coach holds Sports media Championship Game, and a number of bowl games. Both projects are a by-product of the Auburn University Economic Development HS football poll Administration program, where prototypes and fi nal design were completed by a group of 16 Auburn students in the program. two-day MSD cross country clinic Following is the overall Top 10 high school football teams in Arkan- ONE hog call events to unite UA fans sas, as voted by a panel of sports media in Arkansas for the week FAYETTEVILLE—At 1 p.m. Friday, University of Arkansas Ra- Special to the Advance Curtis’ teams fi nished at the top in SEACCC last ending Aug. 25. The Top 5 rankings zorback fans are invited to stand up as ONE fan base and Call the year, with the junior girls and senior boys winnng in classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A are Hogs for the BIGGEST hog call— EVER. Public events will be held Monticello’s cross country teams spent most of championships in their respective divisions and the ju- also listed. Rankings are given with nior boys and senior girls fi nishing as runners-up. fi rst-place votes received in paren- in Fayetteville and Little Rock where fans across the state can rally their weekend on the Billie campus preparing for the theses, records, total points and last and call the Hogs in unison as ONE Razorback. upcoming season. RunRX strength and conditioning When Curtis said did his own research into Hunt’s week’s ranking (teams in Monticello’s Fayetteville fans are invited to gather at the Fayetteville Town coach Valerie Hunt from Austin, Texas, led runners teachings, he was sold at the words “pain free.” He 8-4A conference and Drew Central’s Center Plaza, 15 West Mountain Street, at 12:30 p.m. for pre-call ac- through hours of instruction and drills in a two-day notes he believes the experience and knowledge Hunt 6-3A league are listed in bold type): tivities including free food, prize pack drawings plus appearances by clinic. brings to the sport of running will help his runners OVERALL The team worked all day Saturday and half a day avoid injury and improve performance. the Razorback Spirit Squads and the Best in Sight and Sound Band. Team Rec Pts LW At 1 p.m. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek Sunday learning the PoseMethod of Running, which “Valerie’s selling point for me was run faster at any 1. North LR (26) 1-0 284 1 will lead those in attendance in ONE Hog Call. Free parking will be includes proper form and breathing techniques for distance pain free,” Curtis said. “I thought that if we 2. Bryant (2) 1-0 250 2 available in the Town Center parking garage. competitive or non-competitive running. More than 55 didn’t get any more than being able to run pain free, it 3. Fayetteville (1) 1-0 240 5 runners participated in the event. would be well worth it.” 4. Bentonville 0-1 152 3 Arkansas students, faculty and staff are invited to gather at the 5. Greenwood (1) 0-0 142 6t Greek Theatre, for an on-campus ONE Hog Call event. Festivities Monticello head coach Shawn Curtis said he fi rst Hunt spent the fi rst part of her career in a tradition- 6. FS Northside 1-0 131 NR will begin at 12:30 p.m. with free food, music by DJ Derrick and ap- learned of the RunRX program from Natalie Gosdin, al gym working as a personal trainer and aerobics 7. Pine Bluff 0-0 122 6t pearances by the Razorback Spirit Squads and the Best in Sight and a Monticello High School teacher and parent to junior instructor. She transitioned into coaching runners in 8. B’ville West 0-1 120 4 high runner Cantley Gosdin. Natalie Gosdin explained 2001 when she opened her own gym Xpress Fitness, 9. Pulaski Acad. 1-0 119 8 Sound Band. At 1 p.m., Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz will lead those 10. Conway 1-0 57 9 in attendance in ONE Hog Call. the camp came about after they started following Hunt which combines strength and endurance for runners Others receiving votes: Warren 32; on Instagram. and triathletes. Cabot 28; West Memphis 21; Little Rock Little Rock activities will be held on the fi eld at War Memorial Christian 17; Springdale 13; Fort Smith Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive, beginning at 12:30 p.m. the same day. “A coaching friend of our family messaged us to According to Hunt’s RunRX website, she has taken Southside 13; Benton 10; Russellville 6; Attendees can enjoy free food, giveaways, Razorback trivia and ap- start following RunRX on Instagram when Cant- her coaching online, with gait analysis, training plans Nashville 3; Joe T. Robinson 3; Foreman 1; pearances by former Razorback student-athletes, Tusk and others. ley started cross country,” she explained. “We began and her specialty—teaching runners how to run any Rivercrest 1. Former Razorback and local radio host David Bazzel will emcee the watching Valerie’s videos and soon began practicing distance faster and stay pain free. Class 6A event. To culminate the celebration, fans will gather at the very spot the techniques of the PoseMethod of Running in hopes Senior Lydea Clark said she plans to use what she Team Rec Pts LW where the Miracle on Markham occurred in 2002 to Call the Hogs as of improving Cantley’s performance and ensuring that has learned this season. 1. Greenwood (17) 0-0 131 2 she would remain a strong runner. “It was benefi cial to help us with running,” Clard 2. Pine Bluff (13) 0-0 130 1 ONE. Fans should park on the west side of War Memorial Stadium 3. West Memphis 1-0 80 3 and enter the stadium at the home team gate (between gates 8 and 9). “I wanted to take some of the cross country runners said, “and it helped me realize how to run using prop- 4. Benton 0-1 47 4 “Calling the Hogs is one of the most unique and passionate tra- to one of Valerie’s clinics, and because there was so er methods. I feel like it’s going to help our time and 5. El Dorado 0-1 31 5 much interest from other team members, I decided to make everybody faster. It’s going to give us a leg up on Others receiving votes: Searcy 11; ditions in all of college sports,” Yurachek said. “It is not only our Russellville 7; Jonesboro 4. reach out and see if she would come to Monticello for the competition.” Sophomore Maia Reynado said she signature cheer, but a rallying cry for our state and the Razorback Class 5A Nation. As we launch our “One Razorback” initiative to further unite a clinic.” has already started using the method. Razorback fans throughout Arkansas and globally, there is no more With more than 90 runners on four teams (both ju- “I tried using it during practice (Monday), and I Team Rec Pts LW nior high and high school boys and girls) this season, didn’t hurt as much,” Reynado said. “I’m trying to 1. Pulaski Acad. (26) 1-0 142 1 fi tting way than by joining together in one of our greatest traditions.” 2. LR Christian (3) 1-0 101 2 The inaugural ONE Hog Call takes the nationally recognized tra- Curtis pointed out he knows the importance of proper avoid the heal strike, which causes lots of injuries. It’s 3. Texarkana (1) 1-0 89 3 dition of calling the Hogs to a new level. Fans from throughout the technique in keeping his team performing at the high- really weird because I didn’t know running could be so 4. LR McClellan 1-0 45 5 nation and around the globe have already committed to join in. est level. He added he must keep the teams injury-free complicated.” 5. Harrison 1-0 17 NR Others receiving votes: Morrilton 16; All fans are encouraged to post photos and videos of their Hog Call if the Billies and Lady Billies want to repeat their re- All four teams open their seasons on Saurdy, Sept. Watson Chapel 6; Greenbrier 3; Alma 3; on social media using #ONEHogCall. Some of the best submissions cent success in the Southeast Arkansas Cross Country 8 at the Minuteman Cross Country Invitational, which Batesville 2; Camden Fairview 2; Wynne 2; will be featured on Razorback social channels and videoboards in Conference Championships. will be held at Western Hills Park in Little Rock. Nettleton 2; Valley View 1. Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium during Arkansas’s football Class 4A season opener against Eastern Illinois University on Saturday. Team Rec Pts LW For more information, visit arkansasrazorbacks.com/ONEhogcall 1. Warren (30) 1-0 150 1 2. Joe T. Robinson 0-1 102 2 and follow the Arkansas Razorbacks on Facebook, Twitter and Ins- 3. Nashville 1-0 61 NR tagram. Download the Arkansas Razorbacks Mobile App to receive 4. Arkadelphia 0-1 59 3 reminders ahead of ONE Hog Call. 5. Rivercrest 0-0 26 NR Others receiving votes: Pea Ridge UA men’s golf tabbed 17th in coaches’ poll 20; Stuttgart 15; Batesville, Southside 11; Bauxite 7; Dardanelle 6; Hamburg 3; Ozark FAYETTEVILLE—The University of Arkansas men’s golf pro- 2; Gosnell 1; Prairie Grove 1. gram, coming off a 12th-place fi nish at last season’s NCAA Cham- Class 3A pionship, is ranked 17th to open the season in the Bushnell Golf- Team Rec Pts LW week Preseason Coaches Poll. 1. Booneville (24) 1-0 139 1 Defending national champion Oklahoma State Uiversity was 2. Clinton (3) 0-0 97 2 the consensus top-ranked team, followed by the University of Al- 3. Prescott (1) 1-0 66 4 4. McGehee (1) 0-1 47 3 abama, the University of Oklahoma, Texas A&M University and 5. Charleston 1-0 37 5 Vanderbilt University. Others from the SEC in the preseason top 25 Others receiving votes: Mayfl ower 21; Newport (1) 12; Glen Rose 6; Danville 5; include Auburn University (No. 6), the University of Florida (No. Rison 5; Atkins 3; Camden Harmony Grove 8) and Louisiana State University (No. 9), while the universities 2; Osceola 1. of Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Class 2A Kentucky were among those receiving votes. The Razorbacks open the season Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at the Carm- Team Rec Pts LW 1. Foreman (23) 0-0 129 1 el Cup, which is played at historic Pebble Beach Golf Links. The 2. Mount Ida (3) 0-0 107 3 eight-team fi eld includes Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, 3. Junction City (4) 1-0 96 2 Arkansas, Texas Tech University, Mississippi State University, 4. Hazen 1-0 59 5 5. Conway Christian 0-1 15 4 Georgia and Texas Christian University. Others receiving votes: Hampton 14; Arkansas’ 2018-19 team returns three of its top fi ve scorers from Photo courtesy of Staci Reginelli/Monticello High School Fordyce 8; Mineral Springs 6; Earle 4; Mag- last season, including junior Mason Overstreet (71.52 average net Cove 2; McCrory 2; Des Arc 1; Hector 1. TEACHABLE MOMENTS strokes per round), junior William Buhl (72.10) and junior Luis Monticello cross country athletes work out this weekend under the watchful eye of Val- erie Hunt (with hands on hips in foreground), a world-class running instructor from Austin, Texas. Garza (72.67). Overstreet was the 2017 NCAA runner-up and earned All-Re- gion last season as he tallied fi ve Top 5 fi nishes in 14 events. Over- Who Said street was just at Pebble Beach in mid-August as advanced through CORNER EXPRESS GAS You Couldn’t Afford CUSTOM stroke play to reach the round of 16 of match play at the 2018 U.S. MIKE’S ࠮*VU]LU[PVUHS Custom? 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BY HAROLD COGGINS against Pittsburg State (Kan.) University matches in fi ve days. “We are a talented one starter so they will be a tough team to JC transfer and Team USA member Jessica [email protected] later that same day. After positing its fi rst bunch. Overall, we played well. beat but I believe we are capable.” Mahan against KWC—and a double-dou- win of 2018 on Saturday, 3-2 over host “We did have a great win against Chris- In the only victory thus far, junior col- ble by Daniels against Pittsburg State, with Starting a season with eight matches on Christian Brothers, UAM came up short tian Brothers, who always fi nishes at the lege transfer Megan Orth had a breakout 13 digs and 11 assists. Daniels also collect- the road would be tough on any volley- by a 3-1 score against Kentucky Wesley- top of the Gulf South Conference. Since we match, recording 20 kills to lead UAM of- ed 21 assists and Mahan 20 digs against ball team, much less one that turned over an College in its CBU Invitational fi nale. have 10 new faces on the court, it is going fensively. Another JC transfer, MarKayla UAFS Tuesday. the majority of its roster from last season. Tuesday night, a tired bunch of Blossoms to take some time for the consistency to get Dickie, also reached double-digit kills with Next up for UAM is another trip to Ten- That’s the situation facing the University fell 3-0 at UAFS. there. 16 . nessee. The Blossoms will compete in the of Arkansas at Monticello in 2018, though. Set scores against Maryville were 21-25, “This past weekend, we would make True freshman Halli Lambert earned her 2018 Lee University Holiday Inn Classic The Cotton Blossoms have played fi ve 9-25, 26-24 and 22-25; against Pittsburg too many unforced errors with terrible second double-double of the season, with Friday and Saturday in Cleveland, Tenn. of those matches, struggling to a 1-4 mark State, they were 19-25, 25-22, 13-25 and timing. The good news is that this is in our 19 digs and 12 kills. Retuning starter UAM’s fi rst match will be at 12:15 p.m. to begin head coach Kelly Burdeau’s fourth 15-25. Saturday’s lone win over CBU pro- control; once they are able to play with Shayna Daniels provided a team-high 36 Friday against Palm Beach Atlantic (Fla.) season. UAM began the fall at the Chris- duced a fi ve-set thriller; scores were 25-22, each other more it will work itself out. We assists—a career-high for the senior setter. University. tian Brothers University Invitational in 24-26, 25-20, 22-25 and 15-11. competed against some good teams in As a team, UAM recorded 4.5 total At 7 p.m. Friday, the Blossoms will face Memphis, Tenn. last Friday and Saturday, Against Kentucky Wesleyan, set scores Memphis and it has helped to see right blocks, coming from J transfer Zealia the classic host, Lee. Then, Saturday UAM then traveled to the University of Arkansas were 25-19, 26-28, 19-25 snd 16-25. And were we are and what we need to do before Kleitz, Lambert, sophomore Brittany will square off at 11:15 a.m. against Short- at Fort Smith on Tuesday. in Fort Smith, the Blossoms fell to the conference matches start next week. Hamilton and senior Laurene Cushinberry. er (Ga.) University, before returning home The Blossoms dropped their fi rst match Lady Lions 18-25, 18-25 and 20-25. “Our fi rst home match is conference. We Other statistical highlights during the CBU to prepare for its Great American Confer- of the year 3-1 to Maryville (Mo.) Univer- “I honestly thought we would have play Ouachita (Baptist University) on Invitational included 14 kills from Dickie, ence opener against Ouachita at 6 p.m. next sity on Friday, then suffered the same fate better results,” Burdeau said of the fi ve Tuesday, Sept. 4. They are returning all but 31 assists from Daniels and 17 digs from Tuesday at Steelman Field House. AGFC off ers more than $768,000 in wildlife fi nes for education grants

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Typically deer and $768,000 collected from wildlife site and attach it to the bag with ahead to ensure someone will be veterinarians around the state also elk that exhibit noticeable signs of fi nes is available for Arkansas ed- the head.” there to accept the sample.” Con- have pitched in to take samples CWD won’t travel far and we can ucators to apply for grants through The containers have been tact information for each regional for CWD from hunter-harvested coordinate with the landowner to the AGFC’s Conservation Educa- placed in civic areas in the com- offi ce is available at www.agfc. deer. Although not as numerous as put it down humanely and still be tion Grants Program by Oct. 4. munities with the help of many com/regional-offi ces. taxidermists, vets provide another able to recover the sample needed The program enables teachers, town mayors, police departments, • Taxidermist option mounts: great source of getting your sam- to determine its illness.” principals and other educators to fi re departments, Arkansas State For the last two years, the AGFC ple pulled by a professional. Any sick deer or elk and road- pay for many conservation-orient- Newsletters Parks, Arkansas Department of has partnered with taxidermists “You may have to pay a fee for kills may be reported to AGFC’s ed education programs and sup- Transportation and other partners throughout the state to provide the veterinarians listed to pull a Enforcement Radio Room 24 plies they may need throughout the Program, Arkansas Youth Shoot- to provide this service to hunters. additional sampling opportunities sample, but it’s still a very good hours a day at 800-482-9262. year by submitting grant requests ing Sports Program, Fishing in the “Some are in areas where they for hunters. option,” Ballard said. “AGFC AGFC accepting applications administered by the Arkansas Eco- Natural State, Arkansas Stream can be accessed 24 hours a day, “It’s just a natural fi t,” said doesn’t pay for the testing done for wildlife offi cers nomic Development Commission’s Team, School Yard Habitat Site De- but some can only be accessed Cory Gray, chief of the AGFC’s through veterinarians, so the fees LITTLE ROCK—Looking for Division of Rural Services. velopment, and specialized AGFC during certain hours,” Ballard Research, Evaluation and Com- they charge are at their discretion.” the opportunity to work in spe- AGFC Chief of Education Tabbi conservation education/educator said. “Some may have people pliance Division. “These men and In addition to voluntary hunt- cialized fi elds of law enforcement Kinion says the grants can really training workshops focused on the nearby, but we ask hunters to women see hundreds of deer each er-harvested samples, the AGFC’s enhance learning opportunities for programs above. Funds also may be handle preparing their samples at and have the outdoors as your of- year, and have to be meticulous in sampling protocol continues to fi ce? The Arkansas Game and Fish youth, especially in some of the ru- used by educators to take students these locations themselves.” their work if their business is go- include taking samples from road- ral areas of Arkansas, where educa- on fi eld trips to AGFC nature cen- CWD testing drop-off contain- Commission could be just the place ing to prosper. They also see more killed deer and from any sick deer for you. tion dollars are at a premium. ters, conservation education centers ers will be available throughout all mature bucks than anything else, reported throughout the state. “Many of the special programs and wildlife management areas. deer seasons and samples will be The AGFC is taking applications which are typically the deer most “Our roadkill sampling ef- for its next class of wildlife offi cer our Education Division promotes, More information on the pro- collected on a regular basis. A list likely to be CWD positive.” fort will increase dramatically in of all CWD sample drop-off con- cadets. Applications will be accept- such as Archery in the Schools, gram, a link to the application Gray says some of the taxider- mid-September through the rut,” tainers is available at www.agfc. ed until Sept. 7. Project WILD, and Fishing in site and a county-by-county list of mists participating in the program Ballard said. “This is one of the com/cwd. Becoming a wildlife offi cer is the Natural State, can be fund- grant money is available at www. will collect samples from any peak times for road-killed deer, agfc.com/conservationgrants. • Opening-day sample sites: Just much more than just checking hunt- ed through these grants,” Kinion deer, not just trophies. In return, and the temperature should begin said. “But they can also be used Many CWD testing options as in the last two years, the AGFC ing and fi shing licenses. Wildlife the AGFC can give them a modest to cool down, offering a little more offi cers are the face of the AGFC in to purchase equipment unique to available for deer season will host special biological sample stations, manned from 7 a.m. to 8 compensation per viable sample time before a sample is no longer many communities. They respond conservation education and even collected. usable.” help offset the costs of fi eld trips LITTLE ROCK—The Arkan- p.m., on the opening weekend of to calls for help during natural di- “We were impressed with the Ballard says heat can destroy to AGFC nature centers, education sas Game and Fish Commission modern gun season, Nov. 10-11. sasters, search-and-rescue efforts quantity and quality of sam- any sample, so the best course of centers and other outdoors learning has activated many options for “We will have fi ve stations this and even assist other agencies in ples taken throughout the state action is to call in a roadkill as opportunities.” hunters to test their harvested deer year, one in each of the counties manhunts, drug enforcement and soon as you see it. Kinion says all AGFC nature for chronic wasting disease for that were newly added to the CWD last year,” Gray said. “And our other high-profi le law enforcement and education centers are free to the upcoming hunting season. All Management Zone,” Ballard said. taxidermist program was highly “We also ask people to call our activities. the public, and through these edu- methods to test deer for CWD in “Benton, Crawford, Franklin, Se- praised by biologists throughout hotline to report any deer or elk Visit https://jobs.agfc.com/ for cation grants, educators can even Arkansas are voluntary and most bastian and Washington counties the nation.” acting unusually and not to take a list of requirements, preferred fi nd funds to help offset some trav- are free of charge to the hunter. all were close to the zone the last The AGFC is continuing this matters into their own hands,” skills and abilities and an electronic el expenses to get the kids to their The Arkansas Department of two years but have been added option for the 2018-19 season, and Ballard said. “We need to make application form. learning destination. Health and the Centers for Disease because of CWD-positive results Despite preconceived notions, Control and Prevention highly en- found in hunter-harvested samples the AGFC does not spend any mon- courage hunters to get their deer last year. We want to be available ey collected through wildlife fi nes. tested for CWD when hunting in to answer questions and collect Instead, that fi ne money stays in the a known CWD area and not con- samples for hunters in these new county where it was collected to be sume any meat from CWD-pos- counties.” used for these education grants. itive deer or any sick animal. The opening weekend of mod- “The fi ne money we get goes AGFC will provide testing for in- ern gun is typically responsible Back to School back into the schools in the coun- terested hunters statewide, and in for 18-20 percent of Arkansas’s ty where the fi ne originated,” the case that an animal tests CWD annual deer harvest, making it an said Commission Chairman Ford positive, the AGFC can help dis- ideal time to offer these volun- Overton. “We don’t just put that in pose of the carcass properly. tary testing locations to hunters. the general fund and use it to buy • Drop it off: Hunters will fi nd A list of site locations is available boats; it goes right back into the a convenient new method to get at the AGFC’s website, as well school system. I encourage putting their deer tested this year in the as the 2018-19 Arkansas Hunting that money toward getting hunter form of secure drop-off containers Guidebook, which is available education back into the school sys- throughout the state. for download at www.agfc.com/ tem.” “It’s essentially a series of spe- guidebooks. 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UAM. He believed in this group HOLE of young ladies that have taken on the challenge of representing Continued from Page 1C the legacy that was built. UAM will never be the same without must find a way to go on with- him, but his fingerprints are out him all wanted to discuss. everywhere. To me, this will Kelly Burdeau (volleyball); always be the house that Coach John Harvey (baseball); Hud Early built. I will embrace that Jackson (football); Rob Leonard memory and take him with me (cross country); Kyle Tolin every day.” (men’s basketball); and Tanya Saturday, Ray summed up Ray (women’s basketball)—to a what pretty much ll her counter- coach—said it has been difficult parts are currently feeling when since Early’s passing but for the she said she can’t even bring man who will sit in his office herself to step into the softball seat and occupy his spot on the office yet. softball diamond, it has been “I still can’t believe he’s not exceptionally hard. here,” Ray noted. “It has been “It has been difficult to say tough walking down the hall the least,” interim softball in Steelman (Field House) and coach Kyle Lem said of Early’s not seeing him sitting in his absence. “I knew of Coach Ear- office. I would always tease him ly long before I actually knew because it seemed like anytime Coach Early. I know many peo- I came to see him he was watch- ple knew Coach Early longer ing Matlock. than myself, but it is awfully “I once told him that was the different when you spend the show my grandmother watched better part of four years every- and that a young man like day with someone. himself shouldn’t be watching a “Not only did I call him show like that. He replied with ‘boss’ but more importantly, a giggle and a ‘Yeah, right.’ I I began to call him a friend. I miss his laugh and I miss him shared so much of my personal making me laugh. Anyone who life with him as he did the same spent any time around him with me. He used to love the new how much he could make stories about my family and two you laugh. He would share his sons which he would always get thoughts about how our season a kick out of. Over the years I was going. He would praise me have gotten to spend time with when we did well and offered his family and they have treated words of encouragement when me like I am just another one we didn’t. I will miss that. of their family. I have picked “Me and a couple of other up the phone to call or text him coaches recently found some more times than I can count old items from his days of to share my life with him and coaching women’s basket- that’s a hole that I cannot fill. ball. We laughed looking at “We had our first team old photos, tried on some old meeting (last Wednesday, the uniforms and were shocked to first day of class at UAM) find some season stat books still and one of our activities was around. One of the most priced to introduce yourself, tell us items? A copy of his coaching UAM Media Services photo where your hometown is, why philosophy. Reading it really HAPPY TIMES Early (left) enjoys a moment with head football coach Hud Jackson who, except for head baseball coach John Harvey, coached with Early you chose to be a Blossom and/ showed how much he cared for at UAM for longer than any current coach wearing Kelly Green and White. or why do you think being a his teams and how he was able Blossoms is special. It took all to get them to buy into it. I plan hits when I walk by his office and he provided that. He made he could come to the office. I University).” of two people before the real to share some of his ‘Alvyisms’ each day. The athletic depart- me feel loved everyday and am thankful for the time we had Leonard, a part-time cross emotions started to flow. with my team. ment is in the normal student- happy I was here to work. He together. I am thankful I was country coach as well as the “All around the room there “I once asked him how long athletes-are-back-and-fall-sea- would stop everything he was able to help him and let him full-time director of the Mis- was one common theme: ‘Coach he planned on coaching. He sons-are-ramping-up chaos. I doing to ask me how everything know how much he meant to sionary Baptist Student Fellow- Early believed in me’ or ‘Coach told me, ‘As long as I can.’ And think we all in the department was going. me. I am thankful because he ship, had known Early longer Early made me feel wanted and he did. His passion and love miss his wise words and jokes “During the season, he would made me a better person and than any other coach currently I could be a college softball for coaching and young people while getting through the first take me out to eat lunch to be sure coach. I am grateful he was my at UAM. He was the officiant at player.’ lasted a long time. It was a tes- couple weeks of classes, games I was eating because if you know guardian angel here and I know Early’s funeral. “My turn was no different. I tament to the type of coach and and meetings. me, you know the season makes he is still watching over me. “ “Alvy Early was my coach- took the job initially because of man he was. He is gone, he is “Immediately into this sea- me stressed and skinny. He would Jackson, whose team will ing mentor and my friend,” he one reason—Coach Early thought missed, but he is not forgotten. son, I had some coaching situ- always be sure I made it safely to wear “ALVY” decals on the noted. “He made my job easier highly enough of me to offer me a His memory will last forever to ations that I would normally go my destination on recruiting trips backs of their helmets this sea- and my life more interesting. to him for his opinion. Instead, and always send me a message af- chance to join his staff. everyone he has touched.” son, agreed. UAM Athletics without Alvy I just tried to think, ‘What ter matches. He took me under his “Some days are better than oth- For Burdeau and Jackson, “Coach Early is missed on a Early is a hard thing to imagine. ers (since Early died). Some days, thoughts of Early must—out of would Alvy say?’ We have wing, looked after me, encouraged lot of levels,” he admitted. “For had our first scrimmage and I me, lectured me, always treated The reality is we’ve all lost a I laugh at some situation that aris- necessity—coincide with their me personally, he was on the great source of knowledge and es that leads to a Coach Early sto- start of their own seasons. The know exactly what he would me with respect, he asked my committee that hired me. He ask me. ‘How did it go? Who opinions and just help me belong encouragement. It will take the ry or a ‘Earlyism’ comment. Some volleyball Blossoms have actu- was very honest on the situation efforts of the entire staff to even days, like today, I cry because I do ally already played five matches played well? What do you need to UAM. I was coming into. He told me to improve on? How do you “I miss helping him, running begin to fill the gap he left. miss my friend very much. I miss and the football Weevils hit the that it would not be easy. He We will have to get up every him every day. I miss his truck in field Thursday at Southwestern think you will do in conference? errands for him, lunches, life said if I stuck with it, things Who’s going to be the one to talks, UAM talks. He was al- morning, be in the office early, ‘his’ parking spot. I miss the junk Oklahoma State University. would get better. handle our duties with skill and food runs. I miss the old episodes beat in conference?’ ways in my corner. I find com- “His words are starting to “This article’s title is accu- professionalism and settle for on the TV constantly. I can’t take “And, of course, ask about fort in knowing we are working show true. The amazing thing rate,” Burdeau, to whom Early nothing less than excellence.” him out of my favorites on my referred to as ‘the daughter I his favorite players, but I to keep his legacy alive. At the about him was that he coached Harvey, who had a double phone. It has been tough to sit to never had’ on more than one couldn’t tell you why he liked Green and White match—and for so long at a very high lev- sit at his desk at times. occasion, said. “There is a hole them more. In our Green and continuing this season—the el. And he was very knowledge- bond with Early because he was “It will continue to be diffi- in UAM’s heart. There definite- White scrimmage, missing my volleyball players are wearing able about lots of sports. Being UAM’s athletics director while Kelly Green socks with ‘AE’ cult, but I take comfort that he ly is one in mine as well. I have No. 1 fan in the stands (made the son of a coach, I know the serving as a coach (something printed on the back. believed in me. He believed in missed him everyday. It really me think how) first thing (the hours that my dad put in and Early did for four years— morning afterwards) we would “In the fall semester, he Coach Early was no different. while coaching both women’s have talked about it and he taught a baseball/softball class. ‘Work Ethic’ defined him the basketball and softball—in the would give me his thoughts. He truly taught the course well. best in my eyes.” late 1990s) summed up all the He always started with, ‘I don’t One of my favorite memories coaches’ feelings well. know volleyball but I do know is taking his final exam. He Tolin, who has the unique privilege of have played for and “I consider it a privilege to athletes.’ I think he would have said, ‘I couldn’t pass it.’ There have been able to work along- been pleased with it, but not the were lots of measurements to coached under his father, said that is the how he felt about Early. side Alvy and his teams for serving! We had a lot of misses know from the field. He was eight years,” Harvey said. “I and he couldn’t stand that. He impressed that I knew some and “We all miss Alvy everyday, said the the head basketball have certainly missed having said that was like missing a free figured out most with the trian- him around to ask his opinions gle properties from Geometry. Weevil, who now has the honor throw. He wasn’t wrong. on things. But mostly I miss “I know that he is smiling “I passed the exam but barely. of having his own dad, Doug, as his energy and enthusiasm for down that our campus was Another good memory was a member of his coaching staff repaved, but not happy about going to the softball field to at UAM. “Things aren’t the coaching. I don’t remember the yield sign being moved. He batting practice. One of the same around here without him. ever walking into his office and wants some speed bumps put players pitched to me as I took a I am going to miss the talks we he not be ready to talk about out there. I’ve already almost couple swings. He always gave used to have everyday, the good some sort of coaching aspect. been hit. I still watch Matlock me a hard time about my swing luck text, the text after games. He took a tremendous amount and Diagnosis Murder—but needing work! We shared a love I’m going to miss the text he of pride in working at UAM and it’s not the same not sitting in for ice cream and sweets. I’ve would send, especially after we I hope that we, as coaches, can the softball office working and eaten Braum’s Chocolate Al- beat SAU (Southern Arkansas carry that on.” talking during the shows. mond Ice Cream a couple times “He was always so kind and because that was his favorite. I made you feel important. He would always send him pictures Your Pharmacy for would give me tasks to do for of it when we would stop there him because he knew I needed on road trips. All Seasons! them. I needed a purpose and “The last two months, I was to belong when I came to UAM with him just about everyday, The Prescription

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY Young fans took part LOCAL THREE-SPORT CONNECTION Former Monticello Billies (from left to right) Peyton Merrell, D.J. Franklin TAKING THEIR TURNS Head coaches Kyle Tolin (men’s in bean toss (top) and face painting (center), while mem- and Imani Riley enjoy themselves at UAM Fan Day. Merrell plays baseball, Franklin basketball and Riley football. basketball, top); John Harvey (baseball, center); and bers of the football team tried their hand at basketball Both Merrell and Franklin are juniors (Franklin will have to sit out a year after transferring from Henderson State Tanya Ray (women’s basketball) discuss their teams as three of the many activities at Saturday’s UAM Sports University) and Riley is a senior who is counted on heavily to help on the gridiron this fall as the leading returning with KHBM-FM radio host Brian Ramsey as a part of Fan Day at Ryburn Motor Company. rusher for the Weevils. the Fan Day festivities.

PACKED HOUSE Student-athletes mingle during a meet-and-greet time while members of the UAM Jazz Band provide entertainment.

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TFN dance, effective time management, RN’s & CNA’sNeeded Advance classifi eds are online dependability, self-discipline, fl ex- www.mymonticellonews.net Log on We buy Junk Cars, Running ibility, and working independent- now and click on CLASSIFIEDS. Cars and will haul them away for ly; and communicates effectively You can also place your classifi ed you. Contact (870)723-9698 or ads on-line. (662)303-4476. TFN Advance classifi eds are online /&&)#%-!.!'%2.%%$%$ www.mymonticellonews.net Log on now and click on CLASSIFIEDS. James Insurance Agency is seeking Office Manager position to handle all aspects of Office and Customer Service. Busy front desk requires multi- tasking and includes answering phone, handling walk-ins, processing payments, calling past due clients and customer service; also maintaining TIMBTIMBERBER PPRODRODUDUCERSCERS supplies and keeping office in good order, typing and mailing professional correspondence, assisting sales personnel with appointments and paperwork. 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