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Editor’s Note: As part of a statewide Prescription Take Back Day, the Drew County Sheriff Office will be at Walmart parking lot Saturday, There are no April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rut- ledge is encouraging Arkansans to clean out obituaries for their medicine cabinets and bring any un- used or expired medications to one of the this week state’s more than 250 Prescription Drug Take Back Day drop-off locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. “Cleaning out medicine cabinets and turning the expired, unused medications over to law enforcement during a Drug Take Back event will save lives,” said Rutledge. “It is important now more than ever that we continue to properly dispose of these pre- Drew County scription drugs.” The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day COVID-19; twice a year in partnership with Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Depart- ment of Human Services, Arkansas Nation- BY MELISSA ORRELL al Guard, Arkansas Rotary Clubs, Arkansas [email protected] State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FBI, Office of the State Drug Director and over 100 ad- Drew County logged a total of two new cases this ditional law enforcement and government week, two less than the four cases counted last agencies, community organizations and week, the number helped continue the sharp de- public health providers. cline in cases Drew County has identified for the Event sites are held at various locations third month in a row. The new cases this week were across the State but year-round locations identified on Wednesday, April 14 and Thursday, are also available and can be found at AR- Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian April 15, one for each day and continued the down- TakeBack.org. The Attorney General’s office The American and Arkansas Flags are shown fl ying half staff Tuesday, April 21. The fl ags were also hosts take back events at mobile offices ward trend since the Thanksgiving spike of 74 as originally ordered to half-staff by President Biden on Thursday, April 15 in honor of victims in the highest number of cases in one day. Indianapolis, Ind. However, on the last day of the proclamation, the fl ags were ordered back around the State. Since the program began, Currently, Drew County has accounted for a to- to half-staff per United States Flag Code to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale who more than 206 tons of medication have been tal of 42 of the state’s deaths, with one new death passed away Monday, April 19 at the age of 93. Flags will remain at half-staff until the day of collected in Arkansas, which is over 412,600 interment; that date has not been disclosed at this time. recorded this week on Wednesday, April 14. thousand pounds of individual pills. For vaccinations, Drew County has administered one shot to 9.11% of the population; with 27.25% having received their second dose, an increase of 6.05% over last week for those with their second MSD board has full agenda; raises salaries shot. BY MELISSA ORRELL meet the $36,000 minimum The hours will be 8am-12 place worn out iPads for In its Tuesday update, the Arkansas Depart- [email protected] pay for a teacher with a Bach- noon. Buses will run, and $381,950.08. Along with ment of Health reported 198 new cases for the day; elor’s degree and no experi- students will receive both iPad Crayons for $43,856. 1804 active cases, an increase of 141 more cases With the passing of Senate ence. breakfast and lunch. ESSER The school will also sell the than those reported last week; 177 hospitalized, an Bill 504, now known as Act During the meeting the funds will pay each certifi ed iPads they currently have. increase of 13 from the previous day and increase 679, after Arkansas Governor school board approved teacher $2,000.00 and each • Purchase three year sub- of 29 from the same day last week; 24 on ventila- Asa Hutchinson signed it in • A $12,241 stipend with a paraprofessional $1,000, to law, the Monticello School scription for TeachTown tors, and increase of five from the same day last 200 day contract for a Head transportation and food ser- Board approved pay raises Curriculum, a special educa- week; deaths added today, 7, for a total of 5706; Jr. High Girls’ basketball vice cost and 21CC will pay for school district teachers. tion online curriculum that and a total of 333,709 total cases state wide since coach a site coordinator $32.00 an The current Act 679 was is currently used in 5 class- • A budget for Summer Ac- hour and Paraprofessional the beginning of the pandemic. passed in an eff ort to pro- rooms. The cost is $19,350. ademic Camps. The Summer $21.00 an hour. The Health Department reported that the top vide funding to schools to • Purchase a lawn mower Academic camps will be held • A $1,000 bonus for full counties for new cases are Benton, 29; Pulaski, 26; equalize teachers’ salaries for $16,640.35. The district at all campuses to address time employees. Any work- and Washington, 22. At the same time last week, after the minimum salaries has not purchased a mower the three counties were the same with Benton and were raised last year. In the credit recover, loss of learn- ing less than full time will ing, and remediation for stu- receive a pro-rata share since 2017. Washington switching positions. Act, Monticello Schools will • Purchase Ready curricu- On Monday, April 19, Arkansas Governor Asa receive $463,438.70 which dents. The dates of the camps based upon number of hours worked per day. A full route lum for $16,115.50. Hutchinson reported improved vaccination num- would allow the school to will be held June 7 through June 24. These camps will bus driver will receive $250 • Purchase TI-84 Calcula- bers state wide but stressed the importance of skip the 2021-22 approved be Monday through Thurs- and a half route driver will tors to replace worn out cal- keeping the momentum going and encouraging salary schedule. The law will provide $185 per student to day of each week. Students receive $125. No bonus will culators in Math classes for Arkansans to help end the pandemic by getting the schools, however, in or- will be taught by certifi ed be given to employees who $31,784.37. their vaccines. der to obtain the funding the teachers assisted by highly only work after school hours. • Approved April’s pay for “Today we saw fewer new cases with more test- schools would have had to trained paraprofessionals. • Purchase of iPads to re- extra duty ing than this time last week,” he stated. “The in- crease in vaccine doses was larger this week than last Monday. Our combined efforts are keeping the numbers low, but we will lose momentum if Community education fair scheduled we do not increase our vaccination numbers.”
Special to the Advance register at a community educa- a stipend for expenses. Head Start programs starting tion fair Saturday April 24th at “It’s the perfect opportunity in August. And, they can tour Southeast Arkansas has had Dillard Funeral Home, 738 E. for our families to get a free ed- the new Dillard Funeral Home its fair share of issues after a Oakland Street, in Monticello ucation when they may not oth- and get to know the staff there. year of pandemic-fueled eco- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where erwise be able to aff ord it,” said The goal of the AHDC organi- nomic job cuts and a health cri- there will also be refreshments Pear Lee Byers, Employment zation is to create opportunities sis that hit close to every home, and attractions for children. Specialist with the AHDC, who to help individuals achieve their but relief is in sight for farmers Organizers will observe social will be recruiting participants potential. Collaborations with and their families. distancing standards, and CDC at the event. “If they’re interest- local businesses is key to their The Arkansas Human Devel- public health recommenda- ed in going to school, we’ll pay strategy. opment Corporation is provid- tions. for it. If they want to continue “Job training and free ed- ing free training, education and The educational grants from to work on a farm, they can do ucation is just what the com- job placement to families who the AHDC will help farm work- that, but we’ll provide new skills munity needs, and right now it have worked in the farming ers and their college-age family and help them to negotiate for couldn’t be more timely,” said industry across Drew County, by covering a full year of tuition higher wages or a promotion.” Marvin Jones, manager of Dil- Ashley, Chicot and surrounding in a career of their choice. They The event is also an opportu- lard Funeral Home Monticello. communities. Individuals can can also get books, supplies and nity for families to register for See FAIR Page 6A
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His dad and er 2003 Skeeter and looks they could not keep the fish here, and then you need a rolled as a UAM student to and Natural Resources grandfather introduced Ver- like a showroom piece. they caught between 16 and hotel and meals. join. een to fishing at age 8. Ver- He said his love for fish- 21 inches. Those were the "I think it's a good draw Francis said he became a Most Drew County resi- een said he began competi- ing comes from the stress rules of the tournament. for the university. Bass faculty advisor because he dents aren't even aware that tive fishing in high school. release it provides. Handly "This by far was the best fishing is a huge sport. Ev- genuinely likes the sport. the University of Arkansas His dad helped start the said, "there is nothing else experience since I moved erybody fishes with various Francis said he's been at Monticello has a Bass high school bass club in Hot that compares to fishing. It to college," said Handly. levels of competition. Many around the sport all of his Fishing Club. Less than six Springs. When the family takes just one cast to catch He and Vereen talked about private companies sponsor life. He wants to support the months old, the team can al- moved, they started anoth- a fish, and you never know competitive fishing since this sport, with big-time students. ready claim its first victory. er team in Star City. Vereen if casting to the next tree is they first met at a Greenville, sponsors of collegiate bass "Bass fishing is good for Two UAM students trav- won more than 150 tourna- going to hold your new per- Mississippi dirt stock car fishing competition," Fran- the university, a good ac- eled to Lake Atkins on April ments in high school, two sonal best." track at age 15. They started cis said. tivity, and good for promo- 10 and captured the B.A.S.S. state championships, qual- Handly said he chose UAM talking about Vereen's com- Francis said they orga- tion," Francis said. "It could Pro Fishing Series, Arkan- ified for national's tourna- because his brother and dad petitive fishing experience, nized an open local tour- be a great recruiting tool sas Collegiate State Cham- ments four times, fished in both went to school at UAM. and that sparked Handly's nament earlier this year at for UAM. If we can keep the pionship. McCoy Vereen the top five one year, and He considered the local interest. As a result, they Pendleton on the Arkansas club growing and build in- and Ryan Handly won their won it the next, he said. community college and Del- kept in contact through the River as a fundraiser and to terest, students will want to first fishing tournament as a Vereen said this tourna- ta State, but his connections years and reunited when build team awareness, but a come here to be on the bass team. It was their first com- ment was the first of his to UAM were too strong. they decided to attend UAM. small craft advisory warning team. It will draw students." petitive tournament of the college career. "We're one "The key to good fishing Dr. Paul Francis is an due to high water and exces- Vereen said, "I was offered sive current created a safety season. The two freshmen for one right now, which is a on Saturday morning was agronomy professor at four full scholarships out of finding clear, smoother, and UAM. He is a competitive issue, so it had to be can- caught four qualifying fish pretty good deal." high school." In addition to shallower water," said Han- bass fisherman himself, celed. They plan to resched- for 12 pounds, 4 ounces. The Handly is a freshman UAM, Bethel University in dly. "The fish were just be- so he knew a little already ule the event. heaviest largemouth bass business major from Arco- Nashville, East Texas Bap- ginning to spawn on those about what the students The UAM Bass Club team weighed in at 5 pounds, 5 la, Mississippi. "I started tist, and Drury University ounces. as a kid," he said. "My dad waters, and a few were on were getting into. He said currently has six members. the beds. The water wasn't the two students came to In addition to Vereen and out of Springfield, Missou- The tournament was told me I would not like to ri all approached Vereen. small in stature, with only bass fish because it was slow quite warm enough." him asking if they could Handly, Ricky Parris-Star He says he turned them all 12 boats. "It's a great way and hard to catch." In ninth A bad storm moved in Fri- reactivate the bass club to City, AR, Freshman, Geo- down because his parents to start," said Vereen. "One grade, a neighbor moved in day night before the tour- compete. "We tried to locate spatial Science, Austin Pala- did not want him to leave tournament and one cham- whose son did not like to nament started and stirred the resources of the old club zzi-Rison, AR, sophomore the state. Both Vereen and pionship trophy." They now fish. Handly said the neigh- up the water. Handly said (out of Crossett campus) Justin Hargrove-Woodlawn, Francis agree that schools qualify for the National bor asked to go fishing with the storm messed up every- but couldn't find any, which AR, senior, animal science/ are building reputations on Collegiate Championship him. Handly said it start- one's Saturday strategy. He means we were essentially agriculture business (dou- bass fishing. to be held in late July. The ed small with the neighbor, said in the morning, half the starting from scratch," he ble major) and Caleph Nor- location has yet to be deter- giving his first open reel and boats went one way on the said. rell-Crossett, AR, freshman, The team members supply mined. some tackle. Six years later, lake, and the others traveled Right now, that includes psychology, all belong to the all their own fishing equip- Vereen is a freshman UAM his dad bought him a bass to the other. Handly said securing funding for the club. ment, boats, fuel, and lodg- Lake Atkins was big enough club’s competitions. "Spon- "We would like to grow ing expenses. Francis says for a 12-boat tournament. sorships and donations are the club," Francis said. "Stu- the club is actively searching He said Vereen used jerk crucial for funding some of dents interested in joining for team sponsorship. If in- bait most of the day. Had- these trips," Francis said. the fishing club do not have terested, people can call the ley said his success came on "It's not cheap to get to to register with the College College of Forestry, Agricul- spinnerbait and a Senko. some of these tournaments. of Forestry, Agriculture, and ture and Natural Resources Hadley says they caught With some tournaments be- Natural Resources." Francis at 870-460-1052. A SHORT Drive To White Hall For Fresh Seafood for your seafood boils! 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How should to discern the facts on which all genuine in The American Commonwealth, which infrastructure money be progress relies. Here they are, with a cou- appeared in 1888. spent? Is the country going ple I’ve added on my own that speak to the • “People are responsible for the govern- alternatives to come out of this year as same issues: ment they get.” Harry Truman summed up badly divided as it start- • “Do not expect to accomplish anything our core responsibility: we have to choose ed? These and many other without an effort.” Teddy Roosevelt said BY MIRANDA CAVANESS LEE our political leaders wisely. Owner, Arrows Behavior Therapy and Consulting HAMILTON questions matter a lot—but this in an 1883 speech called, “The Duties • “It is not only important but mentally POLITICAL sometimes, it’s helpful to of American Citizenship.” invigorating to discuss political matters Having grown up with both parents COMMENTARY step back and take stock of • “The first duty of an American citizen, with people whose opinions differ radically working in public education, and having at- what we’ve learned over the then, is that he shall work in politics.” This from one’s own.” Eleanor Roosevelt wrote course of our history. is Roosevelt again, in the same speech, tended public school myself, I understand this in a book published when she was I’ve been thinking about this because I’ve making the point (in the language of the why Gwen Faulkenberry wrote so pas- seventy-six, “You Learn by Living: Eleven been reading Jon Meacham’s 2018 book, time) that being an American citizen means Keys for a More Fulfilling Life.” sionately about the need to protect public The Soul of America: The Battle for Our being willing to engage in the work of de- schools in “In this together: Vouching for • “The enemy of America is not our many Better Angels. In it, Meacham notes that mocracy. Muslim friends. It is not our many Arab public schools.” we’ve been badly divided and knocked back • “Speak up, show up, and stand up.” friends. Our enemy is a radical network However, I have learned from both on our heels in the past but have always That’s Georgia’s Stacey Abrams laying out, of terrorists and every government that personal and professional experience, that managed to work our way through those in concise form, the basic challenges for supports them.” I include this remark by education isn’t one size fits all. I have seen difficulties. He cites a variety of writ- anyone trying to affect the course of public George W. Bush—in a speech he gave to a the need for additional education options ers and speakers, and a number of them life. joint session of Congress following the 9/11 beyond traditional public schools. have stuck with me—because they’re both • “Progress on this journey often comes See HAMILTON Page 5A My son, Carter, has ASD, dyslexia, PTSD reassuring and a challenge. They remind in small increments.” This is Meacham and generalized anxiety disorder. He started out in public school and functioned relatively well until third grade. Then, he started falling further and further behind Various tax in reading and having more and more pan- ic attacks at school. The large class sizes bills passed were too much for him, and he was being bullied. He started skipping breakfast in this week the cafeteria because it caused him too much stress. This week, the House We could not afford to send him to a passed several bills which private school, but I wasn’t sure how I was will increase various tax going to educate my child and continue credits and exemptions. working full time. Overwhelmed, I spent Those bills include the substantial time and money searching for following: materials to begin homeschooling him. HB1157 would double the Fortunately, I found a local homes- income tax deduction for a teacher’s qualified class- chool group with more than 100 children room expense from $250 to enrolled, and then found programs and $500. materials through the Prenda microschool HB1513 creates an income model. We opened Arrows Academy in tax credit for up to $3,500 August to help other families in similar for retired law enforcement situations, and it filled up immediately. officers who work cold cases From a professional perspective, I have for Arkansas State Police. a master’s degree in clinical psychology HB1196 would provide a and am a board-certified behavior analyst. sales and use tax exemption Through my work with children on the au- for water used by a poultry tism spectrum and with other disabilities, farm. I have learned some school districts are HB1054 allows for sales simply not equipped to tend all students, tax exemptions of isolated especially those with significant behavioral sales at special events. issues. HB1555 allows the Di- We currently have two schools paying for Th e value of an Arkansas teacher vision of Heritage to issue children to come to Arrows Academy due up to $8 million in historic to significant maladaptive behaviors that rehabilitation income tax This week, I signed legislation about every one of the teachers the school is unable to address safely. I credits each year. The cur- that will increase the median sal- As an example of how the in the district, he added. rent maximum amount of also serve several other children whom the ary of schoolteachers by $2,000 teacher salary bill works, the bill Another of our outstand- credits given is $4 million. school has placed in homebound service, over the next two years. The allocates nearly $800,000 to ing teachers and one of her HB1596 amends the Sales which usually consists of a paraprofession- raise is one way to show teachers the El Dorado School District, first-grade students, Kamryn Tax Exemption for Certain al coming to the home 30 minutes to an we value their work, and this where the money will have an Gardner, has recently received hour a week to “educate” the children. legislation was one of my top immediate benefit. On Monday national attention after Kam- Machinery and Equipment Where public schools — by their own priorities. Senator Missy Irvin night, the El Dorado School ryn wrote a letter to a clothing to include items sold for the admission — could not help these students, and Representa- Board voted to increase pay this manufacturer. Kamryn, who is use of printing. Arrows Academy has given them a learning tive Bruce Cozart fall by $2,000 for each of the 361 seven-years-old, was more than HB1314 increases the environment designed to fit their needs. sponsored the certified teachers and increasing a little put out upon discovering maximum credits allowed There is no good reason for the state to pay bills that raised the pay by 5.4 percent for each of that the pockets on the front of under the Water Resource more than $100,000 to “socially promote” salaries. the 241 classified employees. her Old Navy jeans were strictly Conservation and Develop- ment Incentive Act. a child to graduation, when it can pay a As another Ashley Curtis, a teacher at El ornamental. She couldn’t put HB1160 would increase fraction of that cost with a better outcome priority, the Dorado High School who also her hands or anything else in the 93rd General coaches ninth-grade basketball the sales tax exemption on for the child. sewn-on pockets. ASA Assembly passed and track, is one of the teachers used motor vehicles. Cur- As for Carter, he is flourishing in the mi- HUTCHINSON In January, Ellie Jayne, Kam- additional educa- whose pay will increase. Ashley ryn’s teacher at Evening Star rently, used cars sold for croschool. He is now reading on grade level GOVERNOR’S tion-related laws accompanied El Dorado Superin- under $4,000 are exempt and has made significant progress in math. REPORT Elementary in the Bentonville including requir- tendent Jim Tucker to represent School District, taught her stu- from sales tax. This would His anxiety levels have calmed to the point ing a computer his district at the bill signing at dents how to write a persuasive increase the threshold to where he is able to speak in front of gath- science credit to graduate from the capitol on Monday. Ashley letter. With the encouragement $7,500. erings and lead prayers. He even acted in a high school; increasing funding is a hard-working natural-born of her mother, Kim, who also This week the House local production of The Lion King Jr.! for school transportation; and leader who is in the job for the teaches first grade, Kamryn put also advanced a proposed So, I support programs that give families requiring schools to teach Holo- right reasons, Superintendent See HUTCHINSON Page 5A constitutional amendment. access to alternative education options. caust Education as well. Tucker said. But he can say that HJR1005 would require It’s not a scam, and no one is trying to statewide ballot initiatives defund public schools. I just know there is to receive 60% of the vote no worse feeling for a special needs parent, before becoming law. If or really any parent, than knowing there Senate Bill 644 explained; among others approved by the Senate, are resources available to get your kids the HJR1005 would be placed best care, education and future possible, The legislature has enacted A significant example is Senate law. SB 644 empowers the com- on the ballot in November but not being able to access them. Families numerous reforms to Arkansas Bill 644, which has already been mittee to swear in witnesses and of 2022. should be able to access the resources their election laws. approved by the Senate and is subpoena them to require their The General Assembly children need, including private schooling, The Senate being considered by the House. appearance. It could also subpoe- can put forth up to three regardless of income. Committee on It creates a toll-free hotline na records and documents. proposed constitutional State Agencies to the state Attorney General’s The JPR committee may then amendments every session. 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Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 5A Applying lessons learned to improve child nutrition Ensuring students have sured children in need have age each individual meal and demic. their meals together. last thing we should add to access to healthy, nutritious access to healthy food even deliver them to classrooms As Ranking Member of The pandemic has height- their burdens is a mandate meals at school is a constant with the extra difficulties where most students eat the Senate Agriculture Com- ened the need for increased to implement strict meal pat- challenge in ordinary times. brought on by COVID-19. lunch at their desks. mittee and a co-chair of the flexibility. All options—from tern requirements for which In an era of There are numerous sto- Then there’s the issue of Senate Hunger Caucus, it is off-site, grab-and-go mod- products are not available. COVID-19, ries, from schools across the feeding students who are a priority of mine to see a els, to home delivery, to This is a concern that needs that chal- country, of dedicated profes- participating remotely, a child nutrition reauthoriza- electronic benefits transfer— to be addressed in the short lenge could sionals going above and be- problem solved by packing tion bill cross the finish line. must be on the table. term, but it is equally im- easily seem yond to get nutritious meals up hundreds of meals for It has been over 10 years Along with modernizing portant to find a long-term insurmount- to kids attending school, the programs themselves, pick-up once a week. Every since Congress has reau- solution to give schools cer- able. participating in remote bag includes breakfast and thorized our child nutrition we need to take a look at tainty. Our school learning or, in many cases, a lunch for each school day. programs. Without a doubt, the federally-imposed meal JOHN School nutrition profes- nutrition mix of both. One story from This process has been rep- some of them need to be pattern requirements. I con- BOOZMAN sionals feed kids healthy, profession- our own backyard really puts licated in a similar manner modernized. The summer tinue to hear concerns from U.S. SENATE nutritious meals each school REPORT als refused to the challenge in perspective. across Arkansas and the meals program, in particu- nutrition professionals, in- back down to In the midst of the pan- country. As we begin work- lar, needs to be updated as cluding the Arkansas School day. I trust them to know the pandem- demic, KATV profiled the ing on a bipartisan bill to many of the rules date back Nutrition Association, that their students and what will ic. They deserve a thank you team at Mayflower Elemen- reauthorize our child nutri- to the 1960s and are simply the increasingly restrictive work in their schools. We for all the incredible work tary School, highlighting its tion programs, it’s critical unworkable. It is hamstrung requirements for milk, sodi- should follow their guidance they have done over the past efforts to meet the needs of that we listen to those who by guidelines which dictate a um and whole grains are un- as we move forward to draft year, and continue doing to- students in these unprece- operate these programs to one-size-fits-all solution that workable. a bipartisan bill to reautho- day. Their creativity, tenaci- dented times by taking extra understand the lessons they requires children to travel to As schools face financial rize our child nutrition pro- ty and commitment have en- care and attention to pack- have learned during the pan- a central location and eat strains and a pandemic, the grams. ever been.” Meacham makes it words remind us that safeguarding HUTCHINSON HOUSE HAMILTON clear that our nation, despite its a freely chosen, democratically Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A Continued from Page 4A many stumbles, has moved toward elected government that creates progress—in no small part because the conditions for each of us to suc- pencil to hand-writing paper to compose session will be the Revenue attacks—because it’s a cogent the American people, as Truman ceed by dint of our eff orts is what a letter to the company. She wrote: “Dear Stabilization Act (RSA). reminder that keeping our eye suggests above, have set it on that engaging in politics is all about. Old Navy. … I want front pockets because The RSA outlines the state on the target matters in public course. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Ad- policy. • “It is in order that each one I want to put my hands in them. … Would budget for the following visor for the Indiana University you consider making girls jeans with front • “The people have often made of you may have through this fiscal year. Once the RSA is Center on Representative Govern- pockets that are not fake?” mistakes, but given time and the free government which we have filed, we will post it on our A month later, Old Navy sent to Kamryn facts, they will make the correc- enjoyed, an open fi eld and a fair ment; a Distinguished Scholar at two pairs of shorts and two pairs of jeans website. tions.” This was Truman again. I chance for your industry, enter- the IU Hamilton Lugar School of with real front pockets and a letter of ap- You can find agendas and like his confi dence. prise and intelligence… The nation Global and International Studies; preciation from the Old Navy Kids Team. links to live streams of all • “America of the 21st century is worth fi ghting for, to secure such and a Professor of Practice at the Ellie Jayne and Ashley Curtis are the House meetings at www. is, for all its shortcomings, freer an inestimable jewel.” Abraham IU O’Neill School of Public and caliber of teachers we recruit and hope to arkansashouse.org. and more accepting than it has Lincoln said this in 1864. His Environmental Aff airs. retain with competitive salaries such as the raise the 92nd General Assembly passed in 2019 for new teachers and this year’s election. The state could with- absentee ballot applications. which changes the course of increase of the median salary. GILMORE hold enough money from the HB 1715 directs county clerks action when someone files an We know these teachers are special, as Continued from Page 4A county’s turnback funds to pay to compare signatures on appli- election law complaint to a Superintendent Tucker said, because they for election costs. cations for absentee ballots with county board of election com- don’t choose their profession for the mon- during the next election cycle or SB 644 authorizes similar signatures on the applicant’s missioners. Instead of forward- ey. Ellie treasures the opportunity to teach runoff. steps to address voter regis- voter registration document. If ing the complaint to the county her students to ask questions responsibly If legislators on JPR believe tration violations. If the state the signatures don’t match, the clerk and prosecuting attorney, Board finds a violation of voter clerk will not send an absentee and respectfully. Ellie is rightfully proud that violations are so severe the county board shall send it that they threaten a county’s registration laws, it may issue a ballot to the applicant. of Kamryn, who reports that the first thing to the state Board of Election she put in one of her new pockets was her ability to conduct a free, fair letter of reprimand or impose a Both the Senate and House Commissioners. hand and one of her drawings. and impartial election, then the fine of up to $1,000 against the have passed HB 1803 to autho- The Committee on State Kamryn’s parents, Kim and Brandon, are committee could recommend local election official and have rize the state Board of Election not surprised that their outgoing daugh- that the state Board take over the official decertified. Commissioners to take correc- Agencies endorsed HB 1517 to ter is not going to rest on her success. She the election process in that In related news, the Senate tive action when it uncovers set up online voter registration. thinks that next she’ll write to the pres- county. approved HB 1715 to require violations of election laws. However, it failed on the first ident to tell him that “throwing trash on The state Board of Election county clerks to provide the The Senate also passed SB vote in the Senate. It received the ground, there should be a law that you Commissioners could be reim- county board of election com- 620 to restrict electioneering 18 votes but needed 24 for can’t do that.” bursed for running the local missioners with a daily count of at polling places and SB 498, approval. Light until 3 p.m. Proceeds COMMUNITY CALENDAR will go to the Meal of Wheels Continued from Page 2A Program. If interested you can sponsor a Bass Fishing Team, Farm program. This program Qualifying Arkansas farms donate cash, goods or services Getting recognizes Arkansas families will receive a personalized or make a donation in honor who have owned and farmed Arkansas Century Farm certif- of or in memory of someone the same land for at least 100 icate and metal sign listing the special. Levels of Sponsorship years. Online and printable farm name and year estab- include: Platinum, $2,500 and applications are available at: lished. up; Double Diamond, $1,000 agriculture.arkansas.gov/ SATURDAY, JUNE 5 to $2,499; Diamond, $500 to arkansas-department-of-ag- Reeling for Meals Bass Tourna- $999.99; Gold, $200 to $499; riculture-services/arkan- ment Silver $100 to $199; Bronze, $20 to $99. Donations re- sas-century-farm-program/. The Arkansas Agency on ceived prior to May 20 will There is no cost to apply. Aging of Southeast Arkansas be published in the official To qualify, Arkansas farms 24th Annual Bass Tournament tournament Program. 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More information on natural gas safety is available at: CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety. ©2018 CenterPoint Energy 187119 6A | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 FROM PAGE ONE Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Monticello to compete in Quiz Bowl State Finals Special to the Advance in the state finals for schol- competition. • 5A – Morrilton vs. Vilo- bration and recognition of nor’s Quiz Bowl Association arship money. Arkansas PBS The following teams will nia. scholarship that has been an holds regional tournaments High school students and the Arkansas Gover- compete in the state finals • 3A – Haas Hall Fayette- Arkansas PBS tradition since around the state during from across the state will nor’s Quiz Bowl Association beginning at 9 a.m.: ville vs. Mountain View. 1985. In a series of ques- March. Teams are assigned showcase their intellect in worked closely together to • 1A – Haas Hall Rogers vs. • 6A – Russellville vs. Lake tions, players must display to a site, and a random the annual Arkansas Gov- provide a safe and healthy Haas Hall Springdale. Hamilton (Pearcy). their knowledge in litera- drawing places the teams ernor’s Academic Compe- tition “Arkansas Quiz Bowl environment for teams, • 2A – Lifeway Christian Each match will last ap- ture, math, science, history, on the pairing schedule. A 2021” airing Saturday, April coaches and staff, while (Centerton) vs. Haas Hall proximately one hour. art, music and economics. percentage of teams in the 24, beginning at 9 a.m. and maintaining the integrity of Bentonville. Matches will also be avail- Teams from across the state tournament advance to the streaming at youtube.com/ the competition, during the • 7A – Fort Smith South- able to stream on YouTube at compete for the chance to state tournament. The top arkansaspbs. COVID-19 pandemic. The side vs. Bryant. bit.ly/arquizbowl2021 when represent The Natural State two teams from each classi- A total of 14 teams in sev- Arkansas STEM Coalition • 4A – Huntsville vs. Mon- they air. in national tournaments. fication advance to the State en conferences will compete provided laptops for the ticello. “Quiz Bowl” is a cele- The Arkansas Gover- Conference Finals. ers too,” added co-owner Bettye fore retiring--solidifying an ap- all types of programs, such as to travel. We give them a gas event because it’s conveniently FAIR Dillard. “We know how import- preciation for business, farming truck driving, welding, cooking and food voucher.” located off Highway 35 as you Continued from Page 1A ant their contributions are, and and education. as well as higher education. If She said the program has come into Monticello, and it we also understand the chal- “When I think about the good the farmer in the family doesn’t had good success in the Little gives the community a way to “People are looking for ways lenges they have faced.” that training and education has want to take classes, no prob- Rock area and is expected to explore a new business. There is to expand their opportunities Business founder, John W. done for our communities, I feel lem. They can use the benefi ts do well in Southeast Arkansas. a spacious outdoor area to allow without having to go too far.” Dillard, grew up farming in blessed to be able to play a small to help their college-aged chil- Participants who have com- for safe social distancing. Hand Louisiana and continues to part in helping farmers of all dren, said Byers pleted the program have found Dillard has locations in Eudo- sanitizer, face masks and a care ra and Dermott and has been a have a love of land as a farmer ages and their children by sup- Anyone who has worked on jobs throughout the state. For bag will be provided to visitors big supporter of education and today. He studied at the Univer- porting the AHDC program,” a farm in the past two years example, those studying truck entrepreneurship. Managers sity of Arkansas in Fayetteville Mr. Dillard said. “I also believe and any of the people in their driving have increased their while supplies last. said they are looking for youth and became a high school su- in mentoring young people so household age 18-24 who wants earnings after being placed with For additional program in- they can mentor in business as perintendent. He coached and they can become future lead- an education, can benefi t from companies and some have be- formation, visit http://arhdc. they expand in Monticello. mentored youth while running ers.” this, Byers said. “We like to pay come owner-operators. org or contact Pear Lee Byers “We wanted to help with this Dillard Funeral Home in Der- The AHDC program is ver- for tuition, books, supplies. We Byers chose Dillard Funeral at 870-382-2050 or pbyers@ endeavor because we are farm- mott and Eudora for years be- satile in that it accommodates give them a stipend if they have Home Monticello to host the arhdc.org. Desha, Drew County Cattleman Laura Association holds April meeting Adams Agent Special to the Advance Assistant Professor of An- Next on our agenda Dale Our next meeting will be 14 Years imal Science at UAM. Dr. McKiever auctioned over at the Agriculture Building The Desha/Drew Cattle- Lindsey’s topic was “Large thirty-six desserts to fund on UAM Campus, May 20th. men’s Association met for Animal Veterinary Short- our Scholarship Awards. Farm Bureau will sponsor Brenda the regular monthly meet- age.” He stated that 55% Proceeds from the auction the meal and we plan to have Raymond ing April 15, at 7 p.m. in the of Pre-Vet students are fe- totaled over $6,100. Feral Hog Coordinator J.P. Agriculture building on the males, who tend to graduate Thank you to all our par- Fairhead and Michael Kear- Graham Adcock University of Arkansas at and work in small animal ticipants—providers and by speak to us about the Fe- Agent 4 Months 7 Years Monticello campus. Presi- clinics. The overhead costs bidders. ral hog situation. dent Jason Meier opened the of owning a large animal meeting and welcomed the practice are discouraging as ANNSWOOD APARTMENTS Thank you all for your dedication and hard work!! members and guests. Glynn well as the expense in time it Gibson asked the blessing takes to visit the animals on RETIREMENT CENTER for the delicious steak sup- the farm. James Insurance Agency per provided by the associ- Handicapped, efficiency & one bedroom apartments The two colleges that en- s ,)&% s !54/ s (/-% s "53).%33 s ation. roll students from Arkansas When available Now Serving Southeast Arkansas President Meier intro- that graduate with a Pre-Vet A family's annual income must not exceed program income limits. Limits are for low, very low In Monticello & Crossett duced Greg Montgomery, ad- degree, are Mississippi State and extremely low incomes. Rental assistance available for those who qualify. 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Instead of a each county were already live play like they have pre- awarded $300. sented in years past, the As- The winners from each sociation took to the virtual county are: world to broadcast a seven • Ashley County, Chester county talent show entitled Huntsman the Great SEARK Concert Talent Hunt Showcase. • Bradley County, Gwendo- Beginning in November lyn White of last year SEARK Concert • Cleveland County, Wayne set off around the seven Gross counties including Ashley, • Chicot County, R.C. Barnes Bradley, Cleveland. Chicot, • Desha County, The Desha 3 Desha, Drew and Lincoln • Drew County, Mark Kelly counties to find the best • Lincoln County, Braden talent to compete in a fi- Hunter nal event. 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A message from VRQVKDYLQJFODLPVDJDLQVWWKHHVWDWHPXVWH[KLELWWKHPGXO\YHUL¿HG our community to drop off non-per- The Advance Monticellonian and WRWKHXQGHUVLJQHGZLWKLQ PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHRIWKH¿UVWSXE- ǁǁǁ͘ĐĂƌƉĞƚŵĞĚŝĐƐƌĞƐƚŽƌĂƟŽŶ͘ĐŽŵ lication of this notice, or they shall forever be barred and precluded ishable food donations. We are the FTC. IURPDQ\EHQH¿WLQWKHHVWDWH7KLVQRWLFHVKDOOEH¿UVWSXEOLVKHGRQ open to receive donations Tues- TFN April 21, 2021. day - Wednesday - Thursday from PETS. 5RGHULFN*OHQQ$PEURVH3HUVRQDO5HSUHVHQWDWLYH 9:30am-4:30pm. Suggested items: CHILD CARE 187 Meadowick Drive, Jacksonville, AR 72076 Pasta, Peanut Butter, Rice, Beans, We buy Junk cars! Cash today in German Shepherd puppies, 6 501-626-6716 Soup, Canned Meats, Canned your hands. All areas in Arkansas. Good Shepherd 203 E. Trotter weeks old. 870-723-3494 pd2 4/24 V/D7RQ\D/DLUG$XVWLQ+RQRUDEOH Fruits & Vegetables, Mac&Cheese, Will pay top dollar! Complete Ford 7KH$XVWLQ/DZ)LUP3//& Avenue, Monticello (870)460-0503 Monticello 2nd Chance furdogs is Cereal, Juice and Boxed Meals. 224 Expeditions, Lincoln Navigator 32%R[ Educational child care, after school in need of supplies: Dog pens, ken- Sherwood, AR 72124-6466 South Main, Monticello. TFN and Ford F150 up to $400. 1998- care and summer programs. Open nels and crates, dog houses, 20x20 501-541-0599 2002 Ford Explorer up to $400. Saturdays from 7 am to 5 pm. Come plastic tarps, dog feeders, dog and Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative Historical Preservation 1997-2000 Volvo V-70, V-90, 850 in for a free trial day and see what puppy food ALWAYS needed. If and 960 up to $350. Honda Ac- Funds Needed For makes us different. 50% off fi rst you would like to donate, please #105631 4/21 4/28 cord and Kia up to $300. Will pick Enon School week. We are bilingual and accept contact: Monticello2ndChancefur- up any junk cars. 870-723-9698. #81546 TFN mt-bw vouchers. [email protected] or call 870-224- NOTICE Funds are needed for the mainte- #82411 TFN mt-bw nance of Enon’s 2-room school- 2486. TFNf - Buying junk cars and trucks, run- 7KHIROORZLQJYHKLFOH V ZLOOEHVROGGLVPDQWOHGRUGHVWUR\HGLQ¿I house located at 2474 Highway 35E COMMERCIAL TRUCK Post on our Facebook page de- teen (15) days unless claimed at Rod’s Towing and Recovery, 1010 ning or not. And car bodies. Buying outside of Monticello. Any donation signed to reunite missing pets in the Hwy 425 South, Monticello, AR 71655, 870-367-1700. scrap metal such as tin, iron, cop- amount will be greatly appreciated ‘94 Ford Truck $8000. ‘97 Mack Monticello/Drew County area with per, brass. And selling used tires. *0&7UXFN&DPRXÀDJH 9LQ*'(..3 to keep the legacy alive and well. Truck $4500. Good for loader truck, their owners! Monticello Lost Pet 421 Ambrose Street open 8-5 M-F, logging, and farming. Call 870-692- For more information on how to help Network. TFN preserve Enon’s schoolhouse or to 8-12 Saturdays Call 870-460-5399. 1152. TFN mtbw HELP WANTED HELP WANTED NURSES Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation RNs & LPNs is offering a $2,100 sign-on bonus for 104*5*0/4"7"*-"#-& Weekend Option & 3-11 Full Time -"#03&34/&&%&% LPNs & RNs (full-time only) *..&%*"5&-:*/.$(&)&& TRINITY VILLAGE $11 per hour - $50 sign on bonus after you work 80 hours. 6400 Trinity Drive • Pine Bluff Ends 4/30/2021 HOW TO APPLY: get an application from &913&44&.1-0:.&/5*4)*3*/('03 trinityretirement.com and email completed application /&8104*5*0/4*/.0/5*$&--0 Manufacturing experience a plus - great pay - $13-$15 per hour to [email protected] or on facebook 1440 E. Church St., Warren 870-226-6766 or call Mona Hargis at 870-879-3117 Looking for experienced applicants in the Warren/Monticello/ Fordyce area for jobs in the Warren area. Must be able to work shift positions. Verification of past employment will be completed for employment. Call Patsy. $%-%3*7&34/&&%&%in the McGehee, Dumas, Altheimer and Pine Bluff areas -- $$$ DOE – call Patsy or send SAVE A resume to [email protected] -"#03&34 SHELTER Need applicants in the Lake Village/Dumas/McGehee area wanting Now Hiring to work. There will be overtime. Must have transportation. 8&-%&34 '03,-*'5%3*7&34 65*-*5: CNA’s 11 p-7a 803,&34 Needed in the Dumas/McGehee area. Great $$$. Dietary Aid PET Morning Shift There are many reasons Dietary Cook why wonderful pets Express Employment will be like this one end up in Evening Shift taking applications in .D(FIFF shelters. You can make Come join our family at The Woods of Monticello.Apply in We Person. offer Competitive a difference by opening Pay, PTO, 401K & Insurance. "QSJMBU6". QNUPQN up your home to a pet by adopting, fostering, Monticello 2nd *Applicants must have I-9 documentation that proves your or by donating money Chancefurdogs identity and eligibility to work, and able to pass a drug screen. or pet supplies to our Come see us and get ready to go to work!!! OPOQSPmUBOJNBMSFTDVF 0/"OX s -ONTICELLO !2 The Woods of Monticello 40MJWFt1JOF#MVČ "3 For more information about adopting a pet, fostering a PS pet or donating, please email [email protected] Health and Rehabilitation Center &0&o&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ&NQMPZFS . #HESTER 3T s *EPDVNFOUBUJPOUIBUQSPWFTZPVSJEFOUJUZBOE or go to our facebook page Monticello 2nd Chancefurdogs. FMJHJCJMJUZUPXPSLJOUIF64JTOFFEFE 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian CLASSIFIEDS Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 9A REAL ESTATE. 300 sq ft offi ce/showroom. Address on the Saline River. Excellent duck All real estate advertising in this 155 Market St. Monticello, AR. Con- hunting, fi shing and deer hunting. newspaper is subject to the Feder- APARTMENTS tact 870-723-9439. #102370 1/2 Has gravel deposits. Call 870-234- al Fair Housing Act which makes it OFFICE SPACE 6649 12/29 47pd illegal to advertise any preference, 5 acres for sale. $3000 per acre. limitation or discrimination based on Cedar Hill Apartments FOR RENT race, color, religion, sex, handicap, Legals Beautiful home site. Has water and familial status or national origin, or Newly renovated. Veteran units 1100 SQ FT CLASS A OFFICE electricity in Sulfur Springs. Owner an intention to make any such pref- available. New appliances and in- SPACE UTILITIES PAID 419 WEST fi nancing. 870-692-1152 or 870- erence, limitation or discrimination. terior. Income restrictions apply. GAINES (USDA BLDG), CALL 870- 357-2686. TFN Familial status includes children un- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS Washer/dryer in each unit. 839 S. 723-3534. TFN c 11/28 Gabbert St. 870-367-3394. TFN cc-11/28 MOBILE HOMES der the age of 18 living with parents PROBATE DIVISION For Rent: Offi ce Building - Recep- or legal custodians, pregnant wom- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICKI MOORE, PARKHILL tion Area - Kitchen - Storage - 3 16x80 Trailer. $3500. Needs some en and people securing custody of DECEASED Large Offi ces - Parking - $500. Bull- work. Partially furnished with multi- children under 18. This newspaper APARTMENTS och Real Estate 367-6806. TFN bm-12/28 ple appliances. Serious calls only. will not knowingly accept any ad- CASE NO. 22PR-19-7-2 Newly renovated 1 and 2 Bed- Must be moved. 870-224-5203 or vertising for real estate which is in WARNING ORDER rooms, CH/A. All electric, water OFFICE FOR RENT 870-367-7269 4pd 4/21 paid. Call 367-6241 from 9 am to 5 STATE OF ARKANSAS For information, call 870-723-4996. 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