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75¢ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP CLOSED BY SMOKE DAMAGE County sheriff ’s deputy arrested

BY ASHLEY FOREMAN The witness told Sand- [email protected] erlin he had obtained an “eight-ball” of metham- According to court phetamine and was pre- documents, former Drew paring to plant it on the County Sheriff Deputy third party, Akers said in Robert “Bo” Sanderlin his report. was arrested on solicita- Then, Sanderlin in- tion and abuse of offi ce Robert Sanderlin structed the witness where charges by the Tenth Ju- to plant and not plant the dicial District Drug Task Force last drugs. At this point, the witness’ Thursday. probation offi cer and the local DTF Sanderlin allegedly contact- had enough evidence recorded to re- ed a witness and told him that he quest a search warrant on Sanderlin, would be charged with possessing according to Akers. cocaine, stemming from a traffi c Judge B. Kenneth Johnson is- accident, unless he worked as an sued a search warrant to the DTF informant for Sanderlin. In court for Sanderlin’s phone, according to records, the witness stated that he court records. had not committed the offense he Sanderlin was then called to the was being accused of by Sanderlin Drew County Sheriff’s offi ce by but he was fearful for his life, be- Sheriff Mark Gober, who had been cause he was on probation, if he did in contact with the DTF, the affada- not cooperate with Sanderlin. vit for warrant for arrest noted. The DTF initiated an investiga- When Sanderlin arrived at the tion after the witness reported Sand- jail, he was placed under arrest by erlin’s actions to his probation offi - the DTF, court records said. cer, according to court records. The “We, at the Drug Task Force of- witness then agreed to call Sander- fi ce, appreciate the cooperation and lin to prove his claims of Sanderlin professionalism from Sheriff Mark wanting the witness to plant drugs Gober,” Akers said. “This was a on a third party, DTF Lieutenant Ja- diffi cult situation and we appreci- son Akers’ report said. ate all his help.” Under the direction of local DTF For his part, Gober said he didn’t Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian agents, the witness contacted Sand- relish his involvement in the matter. SURPRISE DETOUR Visitors to Drew Memorial Hospital last Thursday were asked to wait outside until an “all clear” order was given. The fi re alarms erlin several times and agreed to “This situation is not something throughout the hospital were triggered when smoke from the demolition area spread throughout the original hospital facility, just behind the main entrance. purchase narcotics to be planted we ever like to deal with,” Gober During demolition of the former main entrance canopy, a cutting torch was used on the steel canopy beams. All proper safety procedures were followed on a third party, according to court said. “It is heartbreaking for my but insulation smoldered inside the main entrance ceiling, within the demolition area, leading to smoke spreading beyond the demolition area. Smoke documents. offi ce.” damage was limited to the adjacent gift shop, but no other damage occurred outside the designated demolition area. Visitors and guests to the hospital Last Wednesday, a phone call A Monday, March 6 court date were evacuated per hospital safety protocol once the fi re alarms sounded. Hospital staff were ready to evacuate patients if an emergency situation arose, was made from the witness to has been set for Sanderlin in the but an “all clear” was given within a half hour of the initial alarm. At no time was there concern of fi re spreading and no patients or employees were at risk. Sanderlin, under DTF advisory. Drew County District Court. Highway 35 Junk Hunt ‘ hub’ to be at Industrial Park Republicans don’t enter BY HAROLD COGGINS to participate. It would be a great fundraiser [email protected] for their youth departments or whatever they need. We’re only in our second year, but we mayor’s race It’s still fi ve weeks away but folks around hope this annual event is something people Southeast Arkansas are already gearing up will look forward to all year long. Party leaves door for the second annual Historic Highway 35 “Most of the things I’ve looked at about Junk Hunt—a 124-mile rummage sale and the Junk Hunt are concentrated between open for ‘willing, shopping opportunity from Dermott through Benton and Sheridan. We’d like to help buy- Monticello, Rison, Sheridan and Grapevine ers realize that there’s a southern portion qualifi ed’ candidate to Benton (or vice versa)—almost the entire of this route. We’d like buyers to go all the length of the Arkansas highway. way from Dermott to Benton or Benton to BY ASHLEY FOREMAN This year’s event will take place Thursday Dermott during the three days—either way, [email protected] through Saturday, March 9-11. All Arkan- Monticello is included. Not only sellers sans living on Highway 35 are encouraged to along Highway 35, but businesses and hotels Tuesday night, the Re- gather up their “junk,” display it on the sale should benefi t.” publican Party of Drew route and enjoy the benefi ts of those looking The founder and organizer of the fi rst sale County met at the Monti- for rummage items to add to their collections. last year, Jennifer King of Rison, has estab- cello-Drew County Cham- Both sellers and shoppers praised last lished future Junk Hunts to be on the fi rst ber of Commerce building year’s inaugural Junk Hunt. The three-day Thursday, Friday and Saturday on or after in a special called meeting sale saw shoppers from across Arkansas, as March 3 each year. Next year’s Junk Hunt to nominate a candidate for well as bordering states, visit a part of The will be March 8-10, 2018. mayor of Monticello. Natural State that seldom sees such out-of- But, for 2017, Monticello’s “hub” will be By the end of the meet- town traffi c. Several rummage sales reported located in the Industrial Park, next to Hood ing, the party did not have taking in thousands of dollars over the three Packaging Corporation, located at 1829 a willing and qualified can- days. Highway 35. There are no indoor facilities didate, all attendees agreed. Monticello Economic Development Com- “hubs” for those potential sellers. Monticel- three-day sale to contact her offi ce at 870- available, McDaniel said, but sellers are wel- That leaves Independent mission Executive Director Nita NcDaniel lo’s “hub” will be located at the MEDC In- 367-3076 to reserve space. come to bring their own canopies to cover Ronny Carr as the only con- was quick to point out, though, the Junk Hunt dustrial Park on Highway 35. There will be “We see this as having the potential to be their spaces. McDaniel said there are plans tender for the May 9 special is not only for residents living on Highway no charge for the spaces this year. McDan- a big event in Monticello,” McDaniel said. See HUB Page 6A election that has announced. 35. Several towns along the route will set up iel urged all interested in taking part in the “We’re trying to get churches along the route New Drew County Chair- man Brian Jones welcomed members and guests. Com- mittee member Sonya Ry- Arkansas Log A Load gives ACH $575,000 burn called the role to deter- mine that enough members were present to have a quo- Special to the Advance care provided in the Emergency De- “The Log A Load for Kids of Ar- partment and across the hospital.” kansas program has been a valued, rum. The group voted to re- LITTLE ROCK—Thanks in Bradley County, River Valley, long-time partner of Arkansas Chil- duce the filling fee for the part to Drew County Log A Load party in half, from $1,000 for Kids program’s donation of South Central, Central Arkansas, dren’s Hospital,” said Jennifer Se- and Drew County chapters collec- lig, director of annual gifts for ACH. to $500. $113,000, the Arkansas Forestry “It makes sense because tively raised that total throughout “We are grateful to the Arkansas Association’s recently presented this is a special election the past year for Arkansas Chil- Forestry Association’s continued Arkansas Children’s Hospital with and it isn’t a full four-year dren’s Hospital. a check for $575,000. The gift will commitment to the mission of Ar- term,” former party chair Since the program’s inception in complete their commitment to the kansas Children’s Hospital.” Diana Harton noted. The Natural State in 1993, Log A Emergency Department/Trauma Log A Load for Kids is an annu- Jones asked all the mem- Center at ACH. Load for Kids Arkansas has raised al campaign which began in 1988 bers present if they had “This gift shows the commitment that $9 million Braswell mentioned when loggers and others in the for- any ideas for a nominee for of our volunteers around the state,” for ACH. In 2013, Log A Load for est products community donated said Max Braswell, executive vice Kids of Arkansas made a four-year the value of a load of logs to their See MAYOR Page 6A president of Arkansas Forestry As- pledge to raise $2 million to help local Children’s Miracle Network sociation. “Throughout the last two fund a new a state-of-the art Emer- hospital. 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Special to the Advance sized groups. They’re also en- Shield, the Arkansas Depart- To help motivate employ- couraged to single out a group ment of Health and the Ar- ees, friends or family to live LITTLE ROCK—Each they know and invite them to kansas Department of Human a healthier life, group leaders year, the Blue & You Fitness participate in a friendly #Fit- Services and is endorsed by a can register online at Challenge attracts hundreds nessThrowdown. To win, the number of large healthfocused blueandyoufitnesschal- of groups from across the teams earn points by logging organizations and initiatives lenge-ark.com until Feb. 14. country to participate in its exercises and activity at blue- in the state, including Healthy Group members will need to three-month competition. andyoufitnesschallenge-ark. Active Arkansas and Arkansas register Tuesday, by Feb. 28. Businesses use the free event com. Points are displayed on Center for Health Improve- Individuals who want to to supplement their worksite the website’s leaderboard so ment. participate but don’t have participants can watch their During an annual, end-of- wellness programs, while a work team or community churches, schools and other standings rise with hard work. contest survey, one partici- group may register under the community Winners will be announced pant commented, “The three- groups participate as a way after the competition ends on month logging is extremely team, Me, Myself and I to strengthen the health of May 31. helpful in motivating me, even Workout, using the group their networks and members. The goal of the contest is when I want to ease off.” An- code: workout. The competi- The last day for group leaders to encourage active living by other reported, “It helped me tion begins March 1. to register for the challenge is adding cardiovascular exer- a lot. I found out during the For more information, call next Tuesday (Feb. 14). cises into weekly routines. contest that I had diabetes and 1-800-686-2609 or visit blue- Groups who sign up will The 2017 event is hosted by it pushed me to exercise even andyoufitnesschallenge-ark. compete against similarly Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue more.” com. SEARK Reading Council presents awards Special to the Advance STATEWIDE APPOINTMENT Katelyn Busby (second from left) is sworn in to the Board of Di- Special to the Advance er Shot of Literacy packets for rectors for Arkansas Development and Finance Authority. Being sworn in with Busby are (from the local county health units. left to right) Tom Spillyards, Larry Tate and Stephanie Ellis. SEARK Reading Council These packets are distributed had their second meeting of to children who come to the Special to the Advance source of low-cost fi nancing for low-to-mod- the year on Monday. The win- erate income housing development, small in- health unit for routine shots. ners of the Young Author’s Winners of the Young Au- Monticello native Katelyn Busby has been dustries, government, education and health- Writing Competition were appointed by Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson care. thor’s writing competition are recognized and read their win- (from left to right) K-4, First to the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Through the issuance of taxable and ning pieces to the audience. Development and Finance Authority. Busby tax-exempt bonds, the administration of place- Emma Kelly 4th grade The categories were K-4 and Star City, Second place- Emma is a practicing attorney, currently an associate private and public grants, and partnerships 5-8 grade. Students were al- Fitzgerald 3rd grade Monti- at the Hashem Law Firm, PLC of Monticello. with state and federal agencies, ADFA pro- lowed to write on any topic of The ADFA is a self-supporting entity com- vides Arkansans with cost-effective fi nanc- interest to them. Parents, rel- cello, Third place- Maggie mitted to responding to the changing needs ing choices to promote home ownership and atives and members were on Fakouri 3rd grade Monticello, of Arkansas’ increasingly diverse population meet the affordable housing needs of the hand to celebrate the students 5-8 grade First place- Sabrina and business communities. Since its creation state. accomplishments. After con- Day 6th grade Drew Central, Special to the Advance in 1985, ADFA has become the state’s largest ducting business, members of Second place- Karlan Bright YOUNG AUTHORS Awards were presented to the regional win- the SEARK Reading Council 6th grade Drew Central (not ners of the Young Authors writing competition at the Drew Central had a read aloud by Sheila pictured) Third place- Manny Middle School Library. DC students dress for success Gardner. They then put togeth- Wagner 6th grade Woodlawn. Special to the Advance and/or college interviews. Students plan and dress in business/ UAM to off er eight week nurse assistant class in McGehee Drew Central High School’s Career professional attire each Wednesday in Feb- and Technical Education Department ruary distinguishing themselves as profes- Special to the Advance cello College of Technology at the class must be eligible for Employment Assistance or the challenged all students to participate in a sionals. McGehee. fi nancial aid, have a child un- Supplemental Nutrition Assis- dress-for-success activity on Wednesdays We hope to infl uence our students to Beginning March 7, an Classes will meet Mondays der the age of 21, an income tance Program. in February in observance of Career and believe in themselves and strengthen their eight-week nursing assistant and Wednesdays from noon between 131 and 250 percent For more information, con- Technical Education month; and more self-confi dence. class will be offered beginning to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and of poverty level, or be receiv- tact Cortez Smith, director of importantly, encourage students to make This fi rst Working Wednesday has been March 7 by the Career Path- Thursdays from 8 am. to 3 ing government benefi ts from the Career Pathways Initiative good, fi rst impressions. a huge success with 30% of our student ways Initiative of the the Uni- p.m. Temporary Assistance for at 870-460-2102 or Justin Car- Working Wednesdays is a program im- body dressed for success. versity of Arkansas at Monti- Persons interested in taking Needy Families, Transitional bage, at 870-460-2129. plemented to model and teach students Teachers involved in this program with how to present themselves in the work- the students are Nelwyn Birch, Brittany force, as well as, preparing them for career Leek, Penny Vance and Clark Wilmoth. Pink Tomato Festival announces trap shoot fundraiser

Special to the Advance held at the Warren Shooting Each team will be allowed place winners will receive Complex located off Highway two rounds of trap. Partici- $80. A meal will be provided The Bradley County Pink 63 south of Warren. pants may bring shells or you for all participants. Tomato Festival announces Registration for two person may purchase 12 and 20 gauge Please contact the Cham- teams will be $80 and you may at the shooting range. the Pink Tomato Trap Shoot register at the Bradley Coun- There will be a $500 prize ber of Commerce at 870- scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, ty Chamber of Commerce or and a trophy for the winning 226-5225 or Mike Nichols at February 18. at the complex on the day of team. Second place winners 501-590-9755 for more infor- The competition will be competition. will receive $120 and third mation.

Special to the Advance University of Southern Mississippi releases President’s list WORKING WEDNESDAY Drew Central High School students participate in “Working Wednesday’s” in the campuses technical classes. Pictured above are 9-12 grade Special to the Advance Lists for the 2016 fall semes- grade point average (all Drew County resident, students who dressed professionally on the fi rst Working Wednesday. This program t e r. As). Dean’s List scholars Tara Leigh Majors was rec- was established by the technical teachers at Drew Central in recognition of Career and The University of South- The President’s List in- are those with at least a 3.5 ognized on the Southern Technical Education month. ern Mississippi has released cludes full-time students grade point average, but less Miss President’s List this its President’s and Dean’s who earned a perfect 4.0 than a 4.0. semester. MAKING DONATIONS OOPS!

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Photo Courtesy of Brenda Chisom ANNUAL DONATION At the end of each year, diff erent Extension Home- maker Clubs make a donation to the organization of their choice. Southside Extension Homemakers Club chose Pets Are Worth Saving Animal Shelter to donate money to for dog food. Above, Southside ECH Club President Sharon Beard (right) presents a check to Vicki Smith of PAWS. NO WORRIES! It’s a Boy! Ryan and Sally Beebe announce fi ve ounces and was 20 inches long. Tap. Snap. the birth of a son, Owen Thomas Proud grandparents are Wayne and Beebe on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The Mellie Jo Owen of Monticello and infant weighed seven pounds and Harry and Sue Beebe of Indiana. SEACAC accepting applications Deposit.

Special to the Advance Elected position on its board. Inter- ested elected offi cials are to send a Southeast Arkansas Community resume to: SEACAC Attn: Board WE ARE ALWAYS Action Corporation’s Governing Board of Directors is accepting Chairman P.O. Box 312 Warren, applications for the Drew County 71671. LOCAL Black History Commission meeting

Special to the Advance public. The Black History Commission Little Rock - The Black Histo- of Arkansas is an advisory body ry Commission of Arkansas will to the Arkansas State Archives hold a regular, quarterly meeting charged with preserving the history on Thursday, Feb. 9 at noon in the of black Arkansans and promoting Arkansas State Archives confer- the teaching of black history in Ar- ence room, located on the second kansas’s schools. fl oor of the Multi-agency Com- For questions and comments, CONNECT WITH UNION BANK plex at One Capitol Mall, Little please contact the Arkansas State Rock. This meeting is open to the Archives at 501-682-6900. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 8, 2017 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 OPINION [email protected] [email protected] Needed tax relief is the highlight ‘Sunshine Law’ celebrates 50th of busy week State’s Freedom of Information Act is one of strongest in the nation This month we observe the 50th anni- GUEST EDITORIAL weaken the law. versary of the state’s “Sunshine Law,” The old days of routine closed-door This Regular Session is fl ying by! As we ended our This editorial refl ects the views of Lori fourth week last week, 79 bills had been signed into a signifi cant piece of legislation that meetings in smoke-fi lled rooms are gone, law and more than 1,700 bills had been fi led. One of Freeze of the Stone County Leader in the bills Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law was the changed the way public offi cials do busi- Mountain View. Other opinions on this and we take for granted the tenets of Tax Reform and Relief Act of 2017. It will provide ness, forcing them to discuss and decide page may not refl ect this view. open government. In general, we don’t immediate tax relief for Arkansans making below matters in the open and within the public have to worry that signifi cant actions $21,000 a year. It also has potential to positively things such as grand jury minutes, child impact all of Arkansas through the tax reform task view rather than in private sessions as are being taken in secret. But we must adoption records, prison blueprints, and force it created. had been common practice. remember that is entirely the result of Your Capitol is a very dynamic place, with people other reasons that can be easily justifi ed. The day the sun shone in was Feb. 14, the FOIA that Rockefeller championed. there to learn, participate in and observe state govern- Only 23 times in 50 years, but it’s not for ment at work. There are often displays and people set 1967, when then Gov. Winthrop Rocke- Without the FOIA, Arkansas residents up in the Rotunda on the second fl oor. For instance, feller signed the Arkansas Freedom of lack of trying. would remain in the dark about many last week we celebrated Arkansas Kids Count Day The FOIA anniversary falls during a (Monday) and Pastor’s Day (Wednesday). You can Information Act (FOIA) into law. It has actions of public offi cials at every lev- stay informed about House events through the web- since been deemed one of the strongest legislative session in which lawmak- el—from state government down to city site: arkansashouse.org. ers once again are attempting to close Every weekday, visitors are also welcome to sched- Sunshine Laws in the country and it is and county, school boards and public ule a free guided tour of the Capitol. While walk-in the envy of many states—states that the shades against that bright sunshine. agencies. visitors can always join tours, to schedule a tour, During every legislative session, our particularly for a group, you should call the Visitor adopted similar laws only to have them We expect our legislators and other Services Specialist at 501-682-5080. Especially if you amended so heavily that they no longer state press association leads the effort to public offi cials to put on their sunglasses are from District 9, I hope you will email me ahead served their intended purpose. monitor proposed bills as they are pre- and enjoy the sunshine. It has been the of your visit to let me know to look for you. Visit- ing groups are often recognized in the fourth-fl oor The Arkansas FOIA has been amended sented in Little Rock and lobby against public’s right for the past 50 years and galleries when the afternoon sessions start at 1:30 only 23 times to offer exemptions for those that are unreasonable efforts to we will not be forced back into the dark. p.m., Monday through Thursday, and at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Some of the bills advanced out of legislative committees last week include a bill advanced by the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Cheatham Committee, requiring that if a monument is to be placed or removed on the grounds of the State Cap- itol, it must fi rst receive legislative approval before talks taxes for the process begins. Currently, the process can begin with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission. If House Bill 1273 is passed, the commission will low-income still have input on placement and materials used for monuments. I have had many concerned inquiries LITTLE ROCK—After putting about this process, especially as it the fi nishing touches on a $50-mil- involves a proposed satanic statute lion-a-year tax cut for low-income that has been reported in the news. families, lawmakers turned their If this bill is signed into law, it will focus to legislation that exempts provide more legislative oversight military retirement benefi ts from and allow citizens to have more the state income tax. visibility and input on this process. About 657,000 Arkansas tax- The State Agencies committee payers will benefi t from Act 78 of also advanced legislation designed 2017, which reduces or eliminates LEANNE to clarify the process when fi lling individual state income taxes for BURCH a vacant U.S. Senate seat. HB people whose incomes are less 1279 makes clear if there is a va- than $21,000 a year. ARKANSAS cancy, the governor would appoint HOUSE REPORT About 29,000 Arkansas vet- a person to fi ll it until the next erans, who served long enough General Election. If the vacancy to qualify for military retirement occurs within four months of the next election, the ap- benefi ts, will pointee would fi ll the term until the following General benefi t from Election. Senate Bill 120 The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Com- and House Bill mittee advanced HB 1280, a bill that would prohibit 1162, which are teenagers from using tanning equipment. Currently, identical. Both the law allows parental consent for teenagers to use bills exempt all the equipment. This bill would do away with that the veterans’ exemption. EDDIE retirement pay The House Public Transportation Committee from the state advanced legislation that allows images gathered from CHEATHAM income tax. an automated school bus camera to be used in court. Tax cut for low-income families helps ARKANSAS State tax of- In one study, on a single day in Arkansas school bus SENATE REPORT fi cials estimate drivers reported more than 700 instances of vehicles that on average, passing stopped school busses, and the estimate is that The 91st General Assembly opened specifically Arkansans who earn be- income tax rate closer in line with there are more than twice that many violations every Monday, Jan. 9 and the session is now low $21,000 annually. our surrounding states, so that we each of them will save $462 a year day! in full swing. I am honored to work This plan reduces the burden have a better chance of competing for in lower income taxes. In one of the most controversial topics of the Ses- with our legislature to make our state on an estimated 657,000 working the business of companies who are Now that the legislature has ap- sion to date, in a vote of 71-22, the House approved a better state to live, work and retire. Arkansans, 120,000 of whom will be looking to create jobs or relocate in proved the main tax cut bills under HB 1249, which would require public universities and With the approval of the General removed from the tax rolls complete- the region. consideration this year, the state’s colleges to allow faculty and staff with concealed car- Assembly, I am pleased to announce ly. With the signing of this bill, more As governor, it is important for me revenue forecast is fairly clear. ry permits to carry fi rearms on campus. The bill does the passage of my $50 million tax cut than 1.3 million Arkansans—or 90 to balance the needs of our state with From this point on, spending bills not allow students to have concealed fi rearms. There through both houses percent of the state’s individual in- responsible tax policy. While I know will take up much of the legisla- are other limitations in the lengthy bill, including the with overwhelming come taxpayers—will have benefited there are those out there who were ture’s attention. prohibition against carrying in on-campus childcare bipartisan support. from substantive tax relief legislation hoping for much larger tax cuts, it is Up fi rst on the Senate’s agenda facilities and daycares. Firearms may not be stored in The bill arrived on since 2015. clear that this is the most conservative is HB 1209, a bill to fundamen- residential halls and dormitories. Written notices must my desk on Wednes- As governor, I frequently meet with reduction we could make at this time. tally change how state aid is be clearly posted at entrances. day of this week, companies who are looking to create We have taken a responsible approach distributed to colleges and uni- The law currently is that individual colleges and and I was proud to jobs or move their operations to the to lessening the state’s income tax versities. Now, higher education universities can opt out of allowing professors and staff sign it into law. state. Through these conversations, burden, while also ensuring that the receives about $753 million from to possess guns on campuses. HB 1249 removes the While my first it is clear to me that one of the main state is still able to meet its obliga- the state. That money goes to 22 “opt out” provision. Administrators of the University of ASA round of tax cuts factors these companies take into tions. two-year colleges and 10 four-year Arkansas and Arkansas State University, among others, universities. HUTCHINSON targeted middle-in- consideration when deciding where to I have no doubt that the steps we overwhelmingly opposed the bill and several security come levels—those locate is a state’s income tax burden. are taking to reduce the tax burden The formula for distributing offi cers testifi ed about safety concerns in the Judiciary GOVERNOR’S state aid is based in large part on REPORT making between The lower the income tax in a given will make Arkansas more competitive Committee. I heard from many of you and I appreciate $21,000 and state, the higher likelihood that com- with our surrounding states and will enrollment, and as a result some the passion behind responsible gun ownership, and also $75,000 a year— panies will consider locating there. spur job creation, economic growth— campuses have adopted admission the passion of educators to keep our staff and students this second tax cut will bring relief That’s why one of my top prior- and put more money back into the policies that have driven up the safe on our campuses. If the bill is passed into law, it to the state’s lower income brackets, ities has been to bring Arkansas’s pockets of hardworking Arkansans. number of students dramatically. will go into effect as of Sept. 1. HB 1209 would change the Higher education funding was also a topic of a bill formula and instead would base that passed out of the House last week. Arkansas is funding on outcomes. home to more than 40 institutions of higher educa- That means the percentage of tion, including 10 four-year universities, 22 two-year Democratic delaying tactics troubling students who graduate, with a colleges, 12 private universities and one academic degree or a certifi cate that better health center. Currently, the state-supported institu- At the beginning of his administration, The checks and balances outlined in cases, President Trump’s nominees faced prepares them to get a job. tions are funded based on enrollment. However, the President George Washington estab- the Constitution entrust the Senate with stricter scrutiny than nominees from The governor included HB 1209 Department of Higher Education has outlined several lished a cabinet of advisors to offer him the responsibility of confi rming presi- previous administrations. in his legislative package, and has goals including increasing graduation rates, increasing guidance in governing the new nation. dential appointments under the “advice For instance, Oklahoma Attorney pledged an additional $10 million the number of non-traditional students enrolling, and His Cabinet included four members: Sec- and consent” clause. This role allows my General Scott Pruitt, President Trump’s in aid to higher education if the improving affordability by reducing the amount of retary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, colleagues and I to help the president nominee to lead the Environment Pro- new funding formula is approved. time needed to graduate. In a vote of 87-10, with three Secretary of War and Attorney General. surround himself with good advisors tection Agency, went through a grueling HB 1209 has been passed by members voting present, the House approved HB As our country grew through the confi rmation process. nomination process that demanded he the House. Although some House See BURCH Page 5A and the need for exec- The Senate has a long-standing tradi- answer more than 1,200 questions, more members expressed concern about utive departments de- tion of confi rming the cabinet nominees than any incoming nominees for the same its fi nancial impact on particular veloped, the number of a newly elected administration in a position in the Obama, Bush and Clinton campuses, the bill passed by a vote ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN of cabinet members timely fashion. Senate committees began administrations. He testifi ed in a six-hour of 80-10. also increased. vetting President Donald Trump’s cabi- confi rmation hearing that included an The major concern expressed in Today, the net selections and holding hearings at the additional round of questions to satisfy the the Senate Education Committee Serving Drew County since 1870 president’s cabinet beginning of the year in order to confi rm request of my Democrat colleagues. was that the state does not support includes the Vice nominees once the president assumed of- Rather than participating in the com- higher education adequately. The TOM WHITE ...... Publisher JOHN President and the fi ce. Unfortunately, this process is taking mittee process to move this nomination committee gave it a favorable BOOZMAN heads of 15 executive longer than necessary. to the Senate fl oor, Democrats boycot- recommendation; consideration departments. These In 2009, the Senate confi rmed seven HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor U.S. SENATE ted the meeting. This followed similar by the full Senate is the next step REPORT are important posi- of President Obama’s nominees on day actions in the Senate Finance Committee before it is sent to the governor. ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer tions that support the one—and nearly all of them within two for nominees to head the Treasury De- By a vote of 74-21, the House Published each Wednesday by: president. That’s why weeks. That same courtesy has not been partment and the Department of Health passed and sent to the Senate HB it’s critical to fi ll these positions quickly extended to President Trump. My Dem- DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. and Human Services. 1047 to require voters to present a and ensure a smooth transition between ocrat colleagues are stalling this process 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 administrations. despite the rigorous vetting. In some See BOOZMAN Page 5A See CHEATHAM Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. 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second with 12 wins. Clemson won last year’s Forestry students to test skills competition. Forestry and natural resources students at the Wallace Trust Scholarship University of Arkansas at Monticello will test their lumberjack skills this Saturday at Field Day, an deadline March 1 annual competition hosted by the UAM Forestry Graduates of McGehee High School and per- Club to determine who will represent UAM at the sons living in a 15-mile radius of McGehee have Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave. until March 1 to apply for the Joseph F. Wallace Thirteen of the 14 scheduled events will be held Trust Foundation Scholarship to attend any of the at Forestry Park west of the University Apartments three campuses of the University of Arkansas at with the fi nal event, log birling, scheduled for Monticello. Weevil Pond. The competition begins at 8 a.m. with The scholarship will be awarded for the 2017 fall knife throwing, followed by axe throwing at 8:30, semester. Applicants must have a minimum grade pole felling at 9:30, pole climbing at 10, archery point average of 2.5 and exhibit a strong work eth- at 10:15 and chain throwing at 11:15. The compe- ic. Awards are based on both merit and need. tition resumes at 12:30 p.m. with the men’s bow Applications are available in the Offi ce of saw competition, followed by women’s bow saw Admissions on the fi rst fl oor of Harris Hall on at 1:15, log rolling at 2, men’s cross-cut sawing at the Monticello campus, in the Offi ce of Student 2:45, women’s cross-cut at 3, Jack-and-Jill cross- Services at the UAM College of Technology-Mc- cut at 3:45 and log chopping at 4:30. The compe- Gehee, and in the counselor’s offi ce at McGehee tition concludes at 5 p.m. at Weevil Pond with log High School. birling, featuring two competitors trying to walk For more information, contact the UAM Offi ce each other off a fl oating log. of Admissions at 800-844-1826 or 870-460-1026. Field Day marks the culmination of a week-long McGehee Campus to offer Special to the Advance test of both technical and physical forestry skills, Nursing assistant class DEBATE CHAMPS Members of UAM’s Southern Forensics Champion debate team are (from left): Cody Bijou, with the top competitors selected to compete at Jordan Lakin, Kyle Hargis, Luke Beatty, Gauge Adkins, Jacob Chisom, Blake Adkins, Reagan Dobbs, Zach Young, Conclave, which brings together forestry and nat- An eight-week nursing assistant class will be Abbygail Rounsaville, Ben Graves, Natalie Craig and Gabe McDorman. ural resources students from 15 southern forestry offered beginning March 7 by the Career Path- schools. This year’s Conclave will be hosted March ways Initiative of the UAM College of Technol- 15-18 by Stephen F. Austin State University and ogy-McGehee. Classes will meet Mondays and will feature competitors from UAM, Alabama Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and A&M University, the University of Georgia, Clem- Thursdays from 8 am. to 3 p.m. UAM debate team receives top honors son University, North Carolina State University, Persons interested in taking the class must be Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Auburn eligible for fi nancial aid, have a child under the age University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Special to the Advance Tennessee State, LSU, Florida • Jacob Chisom of Monticello, of 21, an income between 131 and 250 percent of State, William Carey, Lee College, Tech University, Mississippi State University, Ste- poverty level, or be receiving government benefi ts IPDA varsity semifi nalist; Southern Methodist, Southern Mis- phen F. Austin, the University of Tennessee, Texas from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, MONTICELLO, AR — The de- • Reagan Dobbs of Dayton, Tex., sissippi, Central Arkansas, Bossier A&M University, the University of Florida, and Transitional Employment Assistance or the Supple- bate team at the University of Ar- IPDA varsity semifi nalist, IPDA Parish Community College, Lou- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. mental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). kansas at Monticello brought home varsity Arkansas state runner-up, The Conclave began in 1958 with UAM winning For more information, contact Cortez Smith at 27 individual and four team awards, isiana-Lafayette, LSU-Shreveport team IPDA Arkansas state champi- 31 of the 59 competitions. Stephen F. Austin is 870-460-2102 or Justin Carbage at 870-460-2129. including the team championship and Arkansas State. on, second place team IPDA speak- of the Southern Forensics Champi- In lieu of individual trophies, er, and team IPDA quarterfi nalist; onship Tournament hosted recently tournament sponsors presented in- • Ben Graves of Hot Springs, dividual winners with certifi cates tional goals; progression toward email at leanne.burch@arkansas- by the University of Southern Mis- IPDA professional semifi nalist, sissippi in Hattiesburg. and used the money traditionally BURCH students’ completion of programs house.org. While I receive many IPDA professional Arkansas state of study; affordability through calls and emails about legislative Competing against a who’s who spent on trophies to make a $2,000 Continued from Page 4A of the top collegiate debate and donation to St. Jude Children’s runner-up, and fi fth place IPDA on-time completion of programs items, I most appreciate hearing professional speaker; of study; limiting the number of from people in Southeast Arkansas. forensics teams, UAM was also Hospital in Memphis in the name 1209, a bill to adopt a productiv- named the Arkansas State Debate of the 25 colleges and universities • Kyle Hargis of Warren, IPDA excess credits earned by students; I also love participating in junior varsity Arkansas state cham- ity-based funding model for state and allocation of resources. If the events that highlight great things Champion and the Arkansas State competing in the tournament. pion, PDA junior varsity second supported institutions to help reach bill is signed into law, the funding about our communities. The Mas- Combined Debate and Individual UAM’s individual winners, and these goals. formula policy will be presented ter Gardeners of Drew County put Events Champion while placing their awards, included: place, impromptu speaking Arkan- I am concerned that the specifi cs to the coordinating board by April on an outstanding educational lun- third in the Combined Debate and • Blake Adkins of Vilonia, fourth sas state champion, editorial im- of the funding model are not 2017. The policy will then be cheon featuring Felder Rushing, Individual Events Sweepstakes. place International Public Debate promptu Arkansas state champion, included in the bill, so it is unclear presented to the legislature. an entertaining author, columnist, “I couldn’t be prouder of my Association (IPDA) junior varsity and was voted to be the Arkansas how the bill will impact The Uni- Bills addressing higher edu- horticulturist and gardener last team,” said Jim Evans, director speaker and IPDA junior varsity state Southern Forensics Champi- versity of Arkansas at Monticello. cation are presented fi rst in the Saturday in Monticello. I also look of debate and forensics at UAM. octofi nalist; onship student representative; UAM has an open-enrollment House Education Committee. The forward to meeting many of you at “They were competing against • Gauge Adkins of Vilonia, IPDA • Gabe McDorman of Sheridan, policy, and mentoring a greater Education Committee sched- the Crossett Chamber of Com- some of the best debate teams in junior varsity champion speaker, extemporaneous speaking Arkan- percentage of students to complete ules meetings for every Tuesday merce banquet this Thursday. the country and showed that they IPDA junior varsity Arkansas state sas state champion and extempora- programs of study is a worthy and and Thursday mornings at 10 Thank you for what you do to were not only equal to but better champion speaker, and IPDA ju- neous speaking novice champion. than most of the top debaters in the nior varsity octofi nalist; exciting goal. The bill directs the a.m. These meetings are streamed make Arkansas a wonderful place Also competing for UAM were country.” • Cody Bijou of Crosby, Tex., Higher Education Coordinating live and also archived on our web- to live and raise a family. Thank Samhitsi Aumagamanaia of Ros- The event drew top debate stu- IPDA varsity champion speaker, Board to implement a model based site: arkansashouse.org. you, too, for the opportunity and well, N.M., Luke Beatty of Der- on the following priorities: dif- You can follow all fi led bills honor of representing you in the dents from Drury University, Ste- IPDA varsity Arkansas state cham- phen F. Austin, the College of the pion speaker, PIDA varsity Arkan- mott, Natalie Craig of Sherwood, ferences in institutional missions; through the website: arkleg.ar.us. House of Representatives. I look Jordan Lakin of Cabot, Emily completion of students’ educa- org. You can also reach me by forward to hearing from you. Mainland, Morehouse College, sas state champion, IPDA varsity The King’s College, Northwestern second place, IPDA Arkansas state Mendiola of Warren, Abbygail Ro- Louisiana State, Texas Christian, champion speaker, team IPDA unsaville of Mabelvale and Zach In order to respond to the needs of our country, our Mississippi State, Arkansas Tech, Arkansas state champion speaker, Young of Monticello. BOOZMAN federal agencies need leaders in place. The needless West Florida, Louisiana College, team IPDA Arkansas state champi- For more information, contact John Brown University, Middle on, and team IPDA quarterfi nalist; Jim Evans at (870) 460-1589. Continued from Page 4A delays we are confronting hinder our executive depart- ments from supporting the Trump Administration’s Instead of obstructing the nomination process, I policies. Arkansans overwhelmingly supported Presi- encourage my colleagues to work together to ensure dent Trump in the November election and are counting the president has a fully functioning team to provide on Congress to help him govern effectively. I urge my www.mymonticellonews.net him with the information and guidance he needs, and Senate colleagues to stop delaying the confi rmation of deserves, to carry out the work he was elected to do. his nominees.

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Internet photo ners and programs support the non- LOG A LOAD profi t’s mission to save and improve LIVING IN A RURAL AREA Many areas across the United States are still aff ected by the recession even though the government and media tell us it is over. the lives of as many children as pos- Rural Arkansans are some of the hardest hit by job loss and population decline. Continued from Page 1A sible. Interesterd persons may fi nd out why children’s hospitals need Department at ACH, which opened community support, and learn about in June of 2012. their member hospitals at CMN- Rural Arkansas still feeling aff ects of great recession Named for Log A Load’s gen- Hospitals.org and facebook.com/ erous support, the Emergency De- CMNHospitals. partment at ACH recorded 58,693 Special to the Advance versity of Arkansas and co-author of Moon said food insecurity has Many areas in rural Arkansas lack Arkansas Children’s, Inc. is the the report. been an ongoing problem in Ar- basic healthcare facilities. patient visits in 2015. It is the only only hospital system in the state LITTLE ROCK – The heavy Previously, the Highlands kansas and fl uctuates with the “In some counties, we don’t one in the state that provides com- solely dedicated to caring for chil- footsteps of the Great Recession of grew because a large number of poverty rate. When the poverty even have a dentist,” said Moon. prehensive care for the sickest and dren, which allows the organization 2007-2009 are still visible across retirees moved to that region. rate rises, so does food insecurity. This is a major concern for rural most injured pediatric patients. Each to uniquely shape the landscape of rural Arkansas in the persistence of the fi ve Arkansas Log A Load for That has slowed down in re- One of the underlying issues of Arkansas where a signifi cant por- pediatric care in Arkansas. The sys- of food insecurity, lack of medical Kids’ chapters in the state hosts one cent years, causing a population the high food insecurity rates tion of the population – 18.8 per- tem includes a 359-bed hospital in facilities and personnel, and loss of to two fundraising events for the Little Rock with the state’s only pe- jobs and household income, accord- decline of less than 1 percent. is the lack of proximity to food cent—is 65 years or older, the age hospital. The events include fi sh fry Job losses The 2017 report also since the Great Recession. group most at risk for age-related diatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn ing to the 2017 “Rural Profi le of Ar- dinners, silent and live auctions and center, Level 4 neonatal intensive kansas” published by the University shows that rural Arkansas has near- As the economic base of rural illnesses and in need of specialists. golf tournaments. ly 3 percent fewer jobs than it did in Arkansas began to change since the Miller said the fi rst step in solving care and pediatric intensive care, and of Arkansas System Division of Ag- CMN hospitals raise funds and research institute as well as a nation- 2007. Wayne Miller, PhD, Division economic downturn, grocery stores some of these issues in rural Arkan- riculture. The annual “Rural Profi le awareness for 170 member hospi- ally-recognized transport service. of Arkansas,” is a data-driven depic- of Agriculture extension economist closed creating food deserts. Food sas is to reinvigorate the economy. tals that provide 32 million treat- It is one the 25 largest children’s tion of social, demographic and eco- and co-author, said that a major deserts are areas with little or no “We need to help rural areas and ments each year to kids across the hospitals in the United States and nomic characteristics of both rural factor in the struggling economy places to purchase food. rural leaders revitalize their econom- U.S. and Canada. Donations stay is nationally ranked by U.S. News and urban Arkansas. It’s designed and population decline is the loss of The second major factor that in- ic base,” said Miller. local to fund critical treatments World & Report in pulmonology as an aid to the state’s policymakers. manufacturing jobs. fl uences food insecurity rates is Ar- The University of Arkansas Sys- and healthcare services, pediatric and neonatal care. A sister campus Population changes The report “It’s (manufacturing) been kansans’ ability to purchase food. tem Division of Agriculture has medical equipment and charitable is under development in Northwest shows that the Delta and Coastal a critical component of the Most of those who are food in- community development programs care. Since 1983, CMN hospitals Arkansas and will bring 233,613 Plains regions of Arkansas continued economic base,” Miller said. secure are those that are just above to help rural communities identify have raised more than $4.7 billion, square feet of inpatient beds, emer- to decline in population. For the fi rst The Delta, Coastal Plains and the the federal poverty line. For a family their strengths and weaknesses and most of it $1 at a time through the gency care, clinic rooms and diag- time in over a decade, the Highlands Highlands all saw a loss of manu- of four, the poverty line is $24,600. how to best go about economic re- charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. nostic services to children in that region, which encompasses both the facturing jobs from 2007 to 2015, They work, but the jobs don’t pay vitalization. Its various fundraising part- corner of the state. Ozarks and the Ouachita mountain and the jobs created in other sectors enough to feed an employee and The 2017 Rural Profi le points areas, also saw a decline in popu- were not enough to replace them. their dependents. out many struggles plaguing rural lation. The state’s population grew Food insecurity The weakened Rural communities have start- Arkansas, but Moon said to remem- 10DLQ‡ 2.1 percent between 2010 and 2015, economic state has also impacted ed initiatives to help combat the ber that Arkansans can rectify the compared to the 3.9 percent growth the high rates of food insecurity in problem, like food banks and us- issues they are currently facing, and rate nationally. Population losses in rural Arkansas. Food insecurity is ing food stamps at farmer’s mar- have done so in the past. rural areas stemmed from outmigra- the lack of access to or inability to kets, that have been successful “While we have some problems tion. Urban population gains were acquire the food needed for ade- on a small scale, but can’t solve we really need to work on, Arkan- due to births outpacing deaths. quate nutrition. Food insecurity is the problem entirely because of sans have a lot of what we social “Up until recently, the Highlands a major problem for low income the underlying issues, said Moon. scientists call agency—the ability continued to grow, unlike other rural Arkansans, especially children. The report also illustrated that ac- to pick yourself up by your boot areas,” said Zola Moon, PhD, clin- One in four children were food cess to healthcare is another major straps and solve your problems,” ical associate professor at the Uni- insecure in Arkansas in 2014. issue in rural Arkansas. said Moon. This is a nice older home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms offering 1,901 square feet of heated and cooled living area. This home was remodeled in 2009. Improvements DUHDVIROORZV ,QWHULRUFRPSOHWHO\UHSDLQWHG :RRGÀRRUVZHUHVDQGHGDQUH¿QLVKHG they do not have a candidate for I think a lot of the reason we do ual presented themselves in the 3) New commodes were installed 4) Some new lighting was installed. This home offers a MAYOR the special election. not have a viable candidate at this coming days before the filing living room, den, kitchen, dining room and laundry room. This home is on a large 140 X 200 lot in a great neighborhood for raising a family. Continued from Page 6A “We want to present someone time is because of the nature of this deadline (which begins at noon to the city that is a good, qual- election. It has been an unusual sit- next Tuesday and ends at noon REAL ESTATE mayor. 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Special to the Advance past year,” Treasurer Dennis Milli- portion of the program. The 529 and you are eligible to deduct up to Ugift contributions, where con- two services we’ve been able to gan said, adding that the program College Savings Board voted last $10,000 annually per married cou- tributions can be made online di- simplify the contribution process Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas has grown by nearly 23 percent year to expand the iShares portion ple or $5,000 per individual from rectly into a student’s 529 account for everyone.” 529 Plan, a college-savings pro- since he took offi ce. of the program, and that expansion their state income taxes. It is an ex- at no fee, jumped 51 percent in Upromise contributions are gram administered by the Treasurer Milligan made the Arkansas 529 has led to exponential growth, Mil- tremely fl exible program.” 2015 and grew another 56 percent made when users link their debit of State’s offi ce, grew more than GIFT Plan a priority during his ligan said. Emma Willis, executive director in 2016. and credit cards to their free Up- $130 million from January 2015 to fi rst full year in offi ce, organizing “Our Arkansas 529 college-sav- of the Arkansas 529 GIFT Plan, at- “With the help of the Ugift and romise account. A percentage of January 2017, according to reports visits to all 75 counties in Arkan- ings plan makes it incredibly easy tributed the growth of the program Upromise services, people can put cardholders’ eligible spending is released today at the Arkansas 529 sas to talk to parents and school for parents, grandparents and other to the fl exibility of the ways people money directly into their children then directly deposited into the ac- College Savings Board’s quarterly administrators about the program. family members to save for their are able to donate as well as the in- or grandchildren’s college-savings count which can then be automat- meeting. The Treasurer attributed a large child’s post-high-school educa- creased focus the Treasurer’s offi ce accounts for things like birthday ically transferred into a student’s “The Arkansas 529 program has part of the 529 program’s growth tion,” Milligan said. “You can open has put on the program since Milli- or Christmas gifts,” Willis said. “I Arkansas 529 GIFT Plan. seen tremendous growth over the to the strengthening of the iShares an account with as little as $25, gan was elected in 2014. think that by teaming up with these ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 8, 2017 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 OBITUARIES [email protected] HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Visitation will be Friday, Febru- Richard Edward “Ricky” Kul- Wayne Williams, 67, of Monti- Eugene Carmel ary 10, at Paradise Funeral Home beth, 60, of Monticello died Satur- cello died Tuesday, January 31, at The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Connard in Monticello. Funeral services day, February 4, at Drew Memorial Jefferson Regional Medical Center funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb- Hospital. He was born December in Pine Bluff. He was born in Drew Eugene Carmel Connard, 80, of furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- ruary 11, at Mt. Carmel Baptist 11, 1956 in Monticello to Mary County on September 13, 1949 to Church in Warren. Interment will Lake Village passed away Tuesday, ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Charlene Harris Kulbeth and the Evelyn White Williams and the January 31. He was born October [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. be at First Baptist Selma Cemetery late Van Edward Kulbeth. 29, 1936 in in Selma. In addition to his father, he was late Billy Leon Williams. Dermott to the ley) Rodgers, Alex Rodgers, Ca- on October 18, 1947. James Brandon Kellum preceded in death by one brother, Other than his father, he was late Arvis and leb Rodgers, Job Rodgers, Katie She was an active member of Bobby Kulbeth; and two grand- also preceded in death by one Ilar Davis Con- Osborn, Kelsey Murray and John First Baptist Church in Monticello James Brandon Kellum, 28, died children, Tyler Allen Hart and brother, Joel Williams, and one sis- nard. Eugene Murray; three great-grandchildren, for more than 60 years and was a Sunday, January 22, in Covington, Kaylin Elizabeth Bryant. ter, Dolores Tucker. served in the Jaden Rodgers, Baylee Kellett and past vice president of Union Bank La. He was born June 22, 1988 in Survivors include two daugh- Survivors include one son, Ken- United States Warren Rodgers; and one sister, and Trust Co. in Monticello, where Baton Rouge, La. to the late James ters, Shelli Natosha (Jeffery) neth (Andrea) Williams of Mon- Air Force. Arleta Carter (Bobby) of Monti- she had been employed for 30 Edward Kellum. Hart of Bryant and Laura Ashley ticello; four grandchildren, Tana cello. years, having retired in 1985. In addition to his father, he was He worked (Rusty) Bryant of New Edinburg; (Scott) Neathery of Hot Springs CONNARD Rodgers was an Army veteran She was a charter member of preceded in death by his grandpar- for Alice-Sid- his mother, Charlene Kulbeth and Ryan Williams, Cody Wil- ney Dryer and having served The Town and Country Garden ents, Charles Edward Kellum and of Monticello; and four grand- liams and Kevin Williams, all of Seed Company 12 years active Club, which was organized as Patsy Ruth Barnett Kellum. children, Grayson Michael Hart, for more than duty in Hawaii, the College Heights Garden Club Survivors include two sons, Brayden Matthew Hart, McKenley Monticello; one great-grandchild, 40 years. Eu- Okinawa, Ger- in Septem- Braxton Kellum of Gould and Grace Bryant and Addilyn Reese Cohen Neathery of Hot Springs; gene loved to many, Alabama ber 1960. The Braydon Kellum of Jonesboro; a Bryant. his mother, Evelyn White Williams be outdoors and and Georgia. club’s name twin brother, Michael Kellum of Funeral services were at 1 p.m. of Monticello; two brothers, Ken- enjoyed work- He also served was later Conway; and two sisters, Brandy Tuesday, February 7, at Stephen- ny (Lisa) Williams and Keith (Ra- ing in his yard two tours in changed to May of Conway and Jessica Mc- son-Dearman Chapel with burial mona) Williams, both of Monticel- Vietnam, only Town and Larrin of Maumelle. and his garden. RODGERS following in Campground Ceme- lo; and the mother of his children, He loved his family, neighbors and ending his Country Gar- Memorial services were at 2 tery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Linda Strickland Williams. active duty den Club. She p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Ste- friends. Eugene was a member and Monday evening at the funeral Memorial services were held served as a deacon at Bellaire Bap- when he had to had a deep love phenson-Dearman Chapel. ST. JOHN home. at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 4 tist Church. choose between for nature and Online guestbook: www.ste- In lieu of fl owers, please send He is preceded in death by his being there to often said she phensondearman.com. memorials to Monticello Occu- at the Williams home, 568 Rabb parents. raise his grow- had rather be outside than inside. James “Jamie” pational Educational Center, 741 Radd, with Rev. Jason Cater offi - Survivors include his wife of 54 ing family or She was preceded in death by Scogin Drive, Monticello 71655. ciating. Arrangements by Stephen- years, Betty Lou Morrison Con- returning to her husband, “Kip,” as he was Edward Kellum Online guestbook: www.ste- son-Dearman Funeral Home. nard; a son, Andy (Terri) Connard Vietnam for a called; her parents; two brothers, phensondearman.com. Online guestbook: www.ste- of Monticello; a daughter, Kelly third tour. He Howard Halligan and Kirby Halli- James “Jamie” Edward Kellum, phensondearman.com. (Tad) Keller of Lake Village; a chose his family. gan; and one sister, Bera Halligan 55, of Covington, La., formerly of Laura Louise Mullis brother, John (Nadine) Connard of He completed his military ca- Gadberry. Monticello, died Friday, January Laura Louise Mullis, 94, of Her- Norma J. Woodard Monticello; three sisters, Maxine reer with 13 years in the National She is survived by two sons, 27, at Baton Rouge General Medi- mitage, Tenn., died January 30. cal Center in Baton Rouge, La. He Norma J. Woodard of Monti- (Charles) Reaves of Fort White, Guard. Upon completion of his ac- Clifton Scott (Carol Ann) St. John She was the daughter of the late cello died January 31, at Drew tive duty service, he returned home of Monticello and Nicholas Spen- was born August 10, 1961 to the Fla., Margaret Knight of Monti- George Henry and Anna Modecca Memorial Hospital in Monticello. cello and Lisa (Michael) Golden of to Monticello where he owned and cer (Kristi) St. John of Crossett; late Charles Edward Kellum and Ward Smith. She grew up in the Plantersville Dermott; four grandchildren, Ran- operated D.L. Rodgers Grocery for three grandchildren, Anna Kate Patsy Ruth Barnett Kellum. Mullis was also preceded in di McMahon, Bethany Connard, 17 years. He was also a part-time St. John of Monticello and Jacob In addition to his parents, he was death by her husbands, Hugh Lee Community. Courtney Keller and Claire Keller; rural mail carrier during his time. Clifton St. John and Caleb Dale St. preceded in death by one brother, Williams and L.C. Mullis, and fi ve Survivors include her children, and two great-grandchildren, Aar- Upon the sale of the store, he be- John, both of Crossett. Charles Richard (Ricky) Kellum, siblings. Linda, Brenda, Rev. Curtis (Velin- on McMahon and Nic McMahon. came a full-time carrier complet- Funeral services were at 2 p.m. and one son, James Brandon Kel- She is survived by two children, da), Regina, Derrick (Sherlie), Rev. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. ing a twenty year career with the Monday, February 6, at First Bap- lum. Ellen (David) Matthews and Dan- Clarence and Qualondia Woodard, Thursday, February 2, at Grif- U.S. Postal Service. tist Church in Monticello with Rev. Survivors include his wife, ny R. Mullis; four grandchildren, all of Monticello; two sisters, Io- fi n-Culpepper Funeral Service in His greatest accomplishment Dennis Dodson offi ciating. Burial Cheryllyn Kellum of Covington; Molly Melinda Marshall, Lau- two sisters, Diane Smith of Hot nia Ridgell of Kansas City, Mo. Lake Village. Funeral services was getting to be the Christian ex- followed in Oakland Cemetery. ra Lee Malesh, Beau Mullis and and Alberta Walton of Monticello; ample for his family to follow that Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Sun- Springs and Cherie Prince of Mon- were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Febru- Kimberly Linn Matthews; and four one brother, Scott Davis of Kansas ary 3, at Bellaire Baptist Church in led to all of his children, grand- day evening at Stephenson-Dear- ticello; one son, Michael Kellum great-grandchildren, Hugh Lee City, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and Dermott, with Rev. Kenny Culpep- children and his mother salvation man Funeral Home. Memorials of Conway; two daughters, Bran- Malesh, Lsabella Grace Malesh, per offi ciating. Burial followed in through our Lord Jesus Christ. may be given to First Baptist dy May of Conway and Jessica Liam Marshall, Tanner Marshall 20 great-grandchildren. the Dermott Cemetery. Funeral services were held at 2 Church, 413 North Main Street, McLarrin of Maumelle; and nine and Avery Mullis. Funeral services were held at Memorials may be made to Bel- p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 Monticello 71655. grandchildren. At her request, she will be cre- 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4 at laire Baptist Church, 2596 High- at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Online guestbook: www.ste- Memorial services were held at mated and no services are planned. Morning Star Missionary Baptist way 65 North, Dermott 71638. Ar- Chapel with Rev. Larry Clements, phensondearman.com. 2 p.m. Sunday, February 5, at Ste- Arrangements by Bond Memo- Church with Rev. D.J. Buffi ngton rangements by Griffi n-Culpepper Rev. Buddy Lemons and Rev. (Paid obituary) phenson-Dearman Chapel. rial Chapel, North Mt. Juliet Road offi ciating. Interment was at Union Funeral Service in Lake Village. James Taylor offi ciating. Burial Online guestbook: www.ste- and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. James Edward Jones phensondearman.com. Ridge No. 2 Cemetery in Monti- Online guestbook: www.griffi n- followed in Beulah Cemetery with Online guestbook: www.bond- cello. military honors. Visitation was James Edward Jones was born culpepperfuneral.com. Richard Edward memorial.com. Services were provided by Para- (Paid obituary) from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at December 27,1951 to the late I.V. the funeral home. Jones and Pecola Shepherd Jones “Ricky” Kulbeth Wayne Williams dise Funeral Home of Monticello. Doyle Ladane Rodgers Online guestbook: www. of Monticello. He died February 1 Doyle Ladane Rodgers was born s t e p h e n s o n d e a r m a n . c o m . in Dallas. March 15, 1939, to Delton Doyle (Paid obituary) Survivors include two daugh- and Winnie Jones Rodgers in Mon- Martha Jean Halligan ters, Latasha Byrd (Ronnie) Law- ticello. He passed away on January son of Simpsonville, S.C. and 31, at the age of 77, at home, sur- St. John Alicia Jones (Wayne) Crawford of rounded by his family. Martha Jean Halligan St. John, Dallas; two sons, Edward Jibes of He is survived by his wife of 57 92, of Monticello passed away Milwaukee and Michael (Sheena) years, Shirley Posey Rodgers; two Thursday, February 2, at Belle Jones of Warren; 10 grandchildren; sons, Tim Rodgers of Fordyce and View Estates Rehabilition and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Tony (Mary) Rodgers of Monti- Care Center in Monticello. Loren (Frederick) Mosby of Red- cello; one daughter, Mitzi (Chip) Jean, or “Miss Jean,” as she was fi eld and Ann (Larry) Richardson Murray of West Monroe, La.; 12 called by her friends, was born of McGehee; four brothers, Ivory grandchildren, Brandi (Bobby) February 17, 1924 in Warren to the (Judy) Jones of Phoenix, Charles Kellett, Leigh Rodgers, Delton late Lige and Ila White Halligan. (Diana) Jones of Little Rock and Rodgers, Lindy (Cody) Williams, She married Amos Clifton St. John Sherman Jones and Tommie Jones, Ladd (Emily) Rodgers, Jared (Ha- both of McGehee. Join the Arbor Day Foundation

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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN let Arkansas set to popular Cash lo’s titled “I’ve got you covered” [email protected] songs such as “Jackson”, “Walk which was the shows fi nale. the Line” and “Ring of Fire”. Classic pieces were performed- SEARK Concert Association A local Nashville based band, from the spanish ballet “Paquita” presented “Under the Lights” a Sugar + the hi-lo’s covered the and solo dances were performed ballet featuring the music of Ar- famous Cash songs and revived from the 2015 VISIONS chore- kansas native Johnny Cash on them for the ballet performance. ography winner Ilya Kozadayev Friday. The audience was dazzled Also in the line up, was an and her original dance series“(e) by dances from members of Bal- original song from Sugar + the hi- Motions.”

Special to the Advance Ashley Foreman/Advance Monticellonian CLASSIC BALLET Ballerinas train for many years to perfect their craft. The two dancers above performed excerpts DANCING ON POINTE Three ballerinas from Ballet Arkansas pose in pointe shoes for the audience. from “Paquita” a Spanish inspired ballet.

Special to the Advance CELEBRATING A LEGEND (Left) Dancers dipicting Johnny and June Carter Cash fi nish the show with a romantic dance to an original song by Sugar + the hi-lo’s titled “I’ve got you covered”. (Right) A male ballerina poses for the audience before the show.

Engelkes, Norris to wed in March

Mr. David Engelkes of Monticello and Ms. Diane Engelkes of Texarka- na announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Erin Engelkes to Paul Norris. The bride is currently employed at Monticello Intermediate School and the groom is employed at Delek Refi ning Company. The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony at 6 p.m. March 25 in Little Rock.

Haley Burnett and Kurt Beaty Jessica Pennington and Derik Williamson Burnett, Beaty to wed Saturday Pennington, Williamson to wed in April Mrs. Annette Burnett and the late School and is currently studying Randy Burnett of Monticello an- agriculture at the University of Ar- Mr. and Mrs. Kenny and Brenda Cathy Williamson of Hamburg. nounce the engagement and forth- kansas at Monticello. Pennington announce the engage- He is a 2009 graduate of Hamburg coming marriage of their daughter The prospective groom is the ment and forthcoming marriage of High School and a 2016 graduate Haley Burnett of Monticello to grandson of the late Buddy and their daughter Jessica Pennington of the University of Arkansas at Kurt Beaty of Collins. Jimmie Beaty and the late Billy of Monticello to Derik Williamson. Monticello. He is currently em- The bride is the granddaugh- Jack Drake and Dean Hogan- Jessica is a 2015 graduate of ployed at Monticello Ambulance ter of Maxine Burnett and the late camp. Monticello High School and cur- Service Inc. Kennon Burnett and the late Homer The couple will exchange vows rently volunteers at the Drew Me- The couple will exchange vows and Maudie Breedlove. She is a Saturday at Pleasant Springs Bap- morial Hospital Auxiliary. at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at First 2010 graduate of Monticello High tist Church in Coleman. Erin Engelkes and Paul Norris Derik is the son of Dewel and Freewill Baptist Church. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 8, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 DEVOTIONAL [email protected] nisce about their dating days—how Give love away they used to hold hands all the time, A couple was talking and the Attention all pastors in the Monticello area how he would always open the wife asked her husband, “Why The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those door for her and how she would sit don’t you tell me that you love pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, in the middle of the truck wherev- me anymore?” He replied, “If I obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to er they would go so she could be change my mind I’ll tell you.” Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds close to him. Finally she asked, There are those who change and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- “Why don’t we sit by each other their mind about love like they tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. when we’re going somewhere?” change their He replied, “I’m not the one who socks. But how moved.” How many of us have many know been the one who has moved? out of it and that is why our soci- not perish, but have everlasting that we must to honor, to respect until death People are no longer committed. We did not intentionally move affi rm, confi rm separates. They are up and down, in and out ety confuses love and lust. Man’s life.” God showed us that love was but over time we have moved and and reaffi rm But two years down the road, and all around. Christ sees faith- love is all about themselves so giving when He gave His only Son. allowed just one thing into our our love for one divorce papers are being delivered fulness so importantly! When we they will say or act in a way that It cost Him something but out of lives that has hindered us from another? People because they made a vow based on stand before Him, if we have been says, “If you love me, then you love for you and I He gave so that completely living for Christ! Giv- talk about how a feeling and not a commitment. faithful, He will say, “Welcome in will do this for me.” we could experience life. ing is the foundation of God’s defi - Brandon Laudell they “fall in They did not take the vow serious- thou good and faithful servant.” People who say this don’t really True love is sacrifi cial! God gave nition of love! Had He withheld love” or “fall ly and now they have “fallen out Love is a choice and a commit- love you they are just trying to get His Son and Jesus gave His life! His Son and had His Son withheld out love” as if of love” and they say, “I just don’t ment! When I have chosen to love something out of you! We have a We cannot truly love unless we His life, then we would not know it just kind of accidently happens love them anymore!” People have then I love when the feeling is lot of takers in the world but not a give! In Luke 14:27, Jesus says, what true love is! But because God but love is a choice not a feel- also made a commitment to God, there and when it is not there. I lot of givers! Love isn’t love until “And whosoever doth not bear his gave His Son and His Son gave ing! That is what makes love so “Lord, I’ll live for you, I will be love in the good times and the bad, you give it away! A person does cross, and come after Me, cannot His life, we can truly love Him special! Because love is now based faithful, etc.” but when the tough for better, for worse, for richer, for not truly know how to love unless be My disciple.” Christ is looking and know freedom, healing, deliv- on a feeling, commitment is not a times come or the feeling is not poorer, in sickness and in health, they have experience God’s love. for those who will abandon all to erance, peace, joy and victory! Are priority and people will make any there then once again they are no until death do us part!” God showed us what true love was follow Him; all of our selfi sh de- you ready to give your love today excuse explaining why they don’t longer committed! This is why We also see in today’s society all about! In John 3:16, Jesus says, sires and ambitions, our goals and and receive God’s love? keep their commitments. Couples we deal with unfaithfulness in the that love is not just based off of a “For God so loved the world, that dreams and our love for His love. Brandon Laudell is the senior will stand before God and man and home, in relationships and in the feeling but also off of selfi shness. he gave his only begotten Son, that A couple was driving down the pastor of Oak Grove Assembly make a vow to love and to cherish, church. It’s based off of what they can get whosoever believeth in Him should road and the lady began to remi- of God, 465 Winchester Road. Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County since 1870

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First Free Will Baptist Christ Church (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Kennedy Boulevard 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 870-413-8162 Church of Christ 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 Florence Full Gospel First Missionary Baptist Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 Church of God Fountain of Life 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Christian Center Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist 620 North Conley 910 Old Warren Road (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. 367-1134 367-5087 460-9926 If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God House of Refuge Immanuel Baptist in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street Warren, AR 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Revival Center Church Israel of God on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 Journey Church 311 South Pine Street 367-5325. Monticello Branch P.O. Box 441 • Monticello 367-8257 King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road 775 Edgewood Dr. • Monticello Outreach Ministry Monticello, AR 71655 460-9755 Episcopal 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 www.journeychurch.us 367-3814 Warren Branch St. Mary’s Episcopal 313 South Martin Ladelle Baptist Church 836 North Hyatt Tabernacle of Faith Warren, AR 71671 Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 723-9408 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 367-9400 Monticello Baptist Methodist 218 Midway Route 1700 Hwy 425 S. Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 367-9429 Andrews Chapel Methodist 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Barkada Rd 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church First United Methodist True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland 317 S. Main 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 367-2471 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 8, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 FAITH [email protected] Church briefs

on Faith Lane at 6 p.m. Sunday. Stewart shares Holmes Chapel seeks pianist God’s message in a Southern gospel way. Host Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East pastor Tony Wells and the Faith congregation McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its adult invite all to attend. For more information, con- choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, fourth and tact Sheila Gardner at shiela.gardner@drewcen- fi fth Sundays each month. For more information tral.org. and/or to express interest in the position, contact Chili supper set at Morning Star Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870- 367-5913. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 East Oakland Street, will be having a chili sup- Pentecostal Faith COGIC is moving per from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In Christ, 738 18. Everyone is invited to come and eat; a $5 East Oakland Street, will be moving to a new loca- donation per plate is requested. For more in- tion. Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. said the new loca- formation, contact Melanie Rawls at melanier- tion will be announced soon. For more information, [email protected]. contact Marshall at 870-367-4313 or 870-281-4863. True Covenant honors SE District women’s workshop music minister set for Morning Star True Covenant Universal Church Minister of The Southeast District Baptist Association Wom- Music Trenton Sanders will be honored with an’s Auxiliary workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sat- a night of appreciation at 7 p.m. on Saturday, urday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Feb. 18 at he church building, 821 North Main. 312 East Oakland Street. The workshop is free and The guest speaker will be Pastor Dot Clark of lunch will be served. Lola Janell Thrower, a mem- the Believers Christian Cathedral in Hillsboro, ber of Little Rock’s Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Texas. The colors for the evening will be wine Church, the president of the Woman’s Auxiliary of (burgundy), silver and white. Host pastor Mar- the Golden Rule District Association and the direc- cus Allen and the True Covenant congregation tor of Christian Education for the Regular Arkan- invite everyone to this celebration. sas Baptist Convention Woman’s Auxiliary, will be the guest speaker. Thrower currently teaches adult Ongoing Sunday Bible school and is the writer for the online Note from Shady Grove AME Sunday Bible school ministry, that provides a writ- Shady Grove African Methodist Episcopal Internet photo ten synopsis of the weekly Sunday school sesson Church, 1265 Arkansas Highway 138, will not be SEARCHING THE LAND OF JESUS Dr. John Melancon, a world-renowned biblical archeologist, will speak at the for more than 850 students in 11 states. She holds responsible for any services or payment unless au- First Baptist Church in Star City on Sunday, Feb. 19 on the archeology of the time of Christ. Melancon, dubbed by a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Master thorized by a signed contract by the pastor and stew- his colleagues as “the modern-day Indiana Jones,” is shown above at the famous Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. of Science in Rehabilitation Counselor Education. ards of the church. Host pastor D.J. Buffi ngton, Women’s Auxiliary Bible study to be held at First Presbyterian President Bobbie J. Everett and the Morning star At the pre-worship hour, Dr. Drew Smith is World-renowned archeologist congregation invite all to attend. For more informa- teaching an intensive study series of the gospel tion, contact Melanie Rawls at melanierawls87@ of John at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North yahoo.com. Main Street in Monticello. The study begins New Breath of Life holds Sundays around 9:45 a.m. in the church library. visits SEARK later this month All are welcome. Valentine’s Day brunch First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study Special to the Advance by Melancon himself. Others were ings. He and his wife share their Victims and survivors of domestic abuse are in- First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is bought or donated to the museum. lifestyle, adventures, blessings and Dr. John Melancon, a world-re- vited to a Valentine’s Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 holding a community women’s Bible study each Melancon is notably the world’s challenges of life in modern-day p.m. Saturday at New Breath of Life Ministry, 516 Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s nowned biblical archeologist, will foremost authority on Spanish and be in the Southeast Arkansas area Israel. The Melancons are well- West Gaines Street (across Gaines from Breaker weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the Knights of the Golden Circle So- known for loving Israel and her Drive-In). The dress is casual attire. Organizers ask later this month. Melancon will church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- ciety treasure maps, symbols and people—and they bring the Bible those attending to please RSVP by Saturday, Feb. 4 aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship speak at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 signs. As an archaeologist, he said to life in their presentations. They for seating availability. For more information, con- before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. at the First Baptist Church in Star he desires to preserve the integrity also help Christians learn how to tact Pastor Shirley Collins at 870-723-1318, Felicia For more information, contact Pat Baugh at 870- City. of history. Treasure hunters seek pray and bless Israel and why every Mitchell at 870-224-2196, Marilyn Trotter at 870- 367-5968. By all accounts, Melancon said out his knowledge, amassed over 224-5902 or 855-465-8906. Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study he uses his love of Israel and arche- Christian should be praying daily the past 35 years of studying the for the peace of Jerusalem. Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Winchester ology to reveal Jesus as the Messiah secret Civil War society, KGC. Louisiana group featured Labeled by colleagues as “the Road, invites all to a Tuesday night Bible study through the Old Testament while Several foreign nations have at The Shed from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry also has a sharing about life now and in the extended Melancon the exclusive modern-day Indiana Jones,” Mel- ancon’s talk in Star City (the church Soulmen, a Southern gospel Group from Louisi- Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, be- past in Israel, homeland of Abra- privilege of working in the fi eld ginning at 7 p.m. For more information on any of ham, the people and nation of Israel with some of their most esteemed building in located at 200-210 West ana, will be the featured artists at The Hackett Fami- Wiley Avenue) is sponsored by ly’s Gospel Singing Shed, located at the intersection these events, contact Shirley A. Benton, pastor, at and the birthplace of Christian faith. national treasures. Currently, he is Reaching for Life, Inc., an Arkansas of U.S. highways 165 and 65, just north of Dermott, 870-308-7895. He and his wife, Sue, divide consulting on several projects in based non-profi t corporation. Other at 7 p.m. Saturday. There will be a potluck fellow- Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring their time between Israel and Unit- the Middle East as well as projects speaking opportunities are pending ship after the singing. For more information, contact Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East ed States. He is also the curator of in the Western U.S. Denon Weaver at 870-723-5279. McCloy Avenue, will sponsor free tutoring from 5-6 The Antiquity Encounter Museum In his talks about biblical arche- and will be announced soon. p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades at Texas Baptist Institute and Semi- ology, Melancon helps listeners For additional opportunities to Morning Star to celebrate kindergarten through third grade. Students must nary in Henderson, Texas. Many of understand how today’s political visit with the Melancons, contact Black History Month bring the course work in which they need help. For the artifacts there were excavated and cultural life refl ect Bible teach- Detri McGhee at 870-370-0160. Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 312 more information and registration details, contact East Oakland Street, will be observing Black His- 870-367-5913. tory Month on two Sundays in February. First, the Second Baptist offers grief support groups Conservative actors Gibson, Vaughn to star in new movie church’s youth, will celebrate at 11 a.m. Sunday Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, during the morning worship service. The dress will hosts grief support groups. The fi rst Tuesday of each month is grief support. The second Tuesday of From ChristianHeadlines.com this way: “ ‘Dragged Across Concrete’ is best suited to be old fashioned and the youth will wear jeans with my goal of making a heartfelt, surprising, sad, funny, plaid shirts. Second, the church’s annual Black His- the month is survivors of suicide loss grief support Conservative actors Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn shocking, and memorable world with multiple view- tory program, wearing African attire, will be at 3 group. The third Tuesday of each month is grief sup- will reportedly star in a new police thriller to be re- points.” p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 The theme will be “Envision- port for parents. Each group will meet from 6-8 p.m. ing the Future, Refl ecting on the Past in the Unity at the church. For more information, contact either leased in 2018. Gibson is known for his Christian faith in Holly- of Faith,” based on Ephesians 4:13. Dinner will be Cherry Cotham at 870-367-3337 or the church of- According to TheBlaze.com, Gibson and Vaughn wood, and is known in Christian circles especially due served on Feb. 19. The guest speaker will be Rev. fi ce at 870-367-2459. will play two cops in the new fi lm called “Dragged to his 2004 fi lm “The Passion of the Christ.” Larry D. Alexander, moderator of the Southeast Dis- Pine Bluff ministry sponsors clothing/food giveaway Across the Concrete” who get in trouble for being too Vaughn is also reportedly a conservative, stating that trict Baptist Association and the pastor of St. Peter Rhema Redemption International mission rough when apprehending lawbreakers. “I’ve always been, you know, more conservative than Rock MBC in Dumas. Host pastor D.J. Buffi ngton ministries, 1201 West 6th Street in Pine Bluff, S. Craig Zahler, who directed the fi lm, describes it not,” according to a Politico article. and the Morning Star congregation invite the public will host a free clothing giveaway from 11 a.m. to attend both Sundays. For more information, con- to 1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through- tact Melanie Rawls at [email protected]. out 2017 at the church. Food will also be given away free at various times throughout the year. Faith MBC hosts soloist For more information, contact the church either Brett Stewart of Pine Bluff will be the fea- by calling 870-917-9936 or by email at rhe- tured singer at Faith Missionary Baptist Church [email protected]. agheritagefcs.com

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Prayers for ing, other than my backyard, but if the eulogy under the auspices JANA WRIGHT Pace home during the week were God In Christ will be relocating— the families of Norma Woodard the weather is nice I’ll be hittin’ the were Paradise Funeral Home. The groundhog did see his shad- Mark Pace, Roxanne Karnes, Su- and announcement of that location and other families that lost a loved road! The Woodard families express ow. This means six more weeks of san Wishard and Victoria Wishard. will be coming soon. On Sunday, one. Dave is really enjoying his little thanks to all for your contribu- winter. I jokingly said, “Six more Sunday lunch guests in the Le- we were invited to fellowship with Prayers for the sick and shut- hot house and has several things tion. weeks? We haven’t even had win- ola and Rachel Pace home were Holy Temple No. 2, where the pas- in: Horace Junior, Floyd Handley, beginning to sprout. He’s like a kid The youngest brother of Pas- ter.” Granted, it was cold a few Mark and Chuck Pace; Dale, Karla, tor is Elder Henderson. My hus- Mrs. Dorothy Davis and Dr. Sylvia in a candy store when he’s planning tor Curtiss Jackson of Crossett days but not many. Emma and Dayton Pace; Alan, Al- band, Robert Marshall Sr., was the Simon. a garden. made his earthly transition I forgot to report some news for lison, Jace and Bo Neill; Chuck and guest speaker for that service. His Sunday services were blessed. I learned that a group of Purple Friday. His homegoing service January. Mr. Roger Miller and Mrs. Roxanne Karnes; Sarah and Aida message was “A Man With Issues,” Mt. Olive African Methodist Epis- Finches is called a “Charm” and will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Sandra Miller celebrated their 37th Pearce; Della Knight; and Andy coming from Jonah 1. We were so copal Sunday school was taught the way they’ve been decorating at First Baptist, Crossett. I don’t anniversary on Jan. 18. So sorry Williams. glad to see a lot of faces that we by Linda Merritt. The subject was the trees above the feeders they know the time. that I forgot. Thanks for letting me Paul Pace came by on Friday for haven’t seen in awhile. After the “Recreated to Live in Harmony,” indeed appear to be charms on a Pastor D.J. Buffington know, and I wish you both many a short visit with aunt May Hobbs service, my husband and I went out taken from Galatians 3:26 through bracelet. On Sunday morning, I brought a good and soul-search- more years of happiness! and uncle and aunt Don and Faye to eat and it was very lovely enjoy- 4:7. The key verse was: “There is saw a female Eastern Towhee and ing message Sunday morning, Ryan and Lindsey Watson, a for- Wiggam, and brought them some ing each other’s company. Then, it no longer Jew or Greek, there is no a Brown Thrasher foraging among The text was taken from Exodus mer Barkada resident, welcomed a tamales. Thank you, Paul—they was back home to watch the Super longer slave or free, there is no lon- the brush near the feeders. That 3:1-8. The subject was “Learn- baby girl this past week. Her name were good. Bowl game. ger male and female; for all of you American Kestrel is still hanging ing From the Story of Moses.” is Tynlee Elizabeth Watson, and We had Mrs. Ursy back at church Happy birthdays this week go to are one in Christ Jesus (Galatians around the powers lines between I was glad to see A.D. Gray of she is just beautiful. Uncle Dustin Sunday. You know she lost her hus- Tawanta Donley, Kawanta Ortiz’s, 3:28, NRSV).” Kim Eubanks and Mr. Eddie’s. Pine Bluff, a former classmate, and Aunt Laci Harris are proud band weeks ago. We have lost a lot Victor Booker, Darryl Chandler After Sunday school, Bro. Spen- Bethel enjoyed good attendance and Leron Gragg of Kansas aunts and uncles! of friends in Drew County. Pray for and Dorothy Folk (Feb. 6); Mi- cer, Betty Hardin, Linda, and Char- this week. There are still several City, who were relatives of Ms. Kristi Moseley had a chance to all of their families. chael Huneycutt and Lou Lambert lie and the boys visited morning out with illness and traveling out Woodard. visit with her little grandson, Jon Don Wiggam had a phone call (Feb. 7); Clifford Hawkins (Feb. worship at Promise Land. Pastor of town. Bro. Kevin’s message, We enjoyed the Super Bowl party, held in the Buffington’s Tyler this weekend. She was also from his cousin in Dallas on Sun- 8); Jody Church and Adrian Mill- Stewart’s message was from John “Hope is Already Ours,” was taken home. There was food aplenty treated to lunch with Nicole, Jay day. She calls him pretty often. Don er (Feb. 9); Rosalind Tenner (Feb. 21:10-11; his thought was “Catch from Isaiah 9:1-7. My Fish.” and the fellowship and fun was and Jon Tyler Jeffers, along with doesn’t have any relatives living 10); Shonda Taylor and Alex Jones I called and talked to Meghann Happy birthday wishes to Ray Jr. fantastic. Thanks, pastor and her husband Mike. Later, she and close, so he enjoys hearing from (Feb. 11); and Rossi Johnson, Toc- for a good bit Sunday afternoon. Johnson (Feb. 10); Lucy Spencer wife for the invitation. Mike went to Little Rock to get them by phone. The cousin that cara Daniels, Los Carr (Feb.12). She has been sick with a cold so an early start on their anniversary, Happy birthday, everyone! Enjoy and Emma Veasey (Feb. 11); Mary momma had to check on her. I visited with Dollie M. Sand- called was Patsy Carpenter. Mitchell (Feb. 12); and Anthony ers and sat with Dean Chavis which is Feb. 8. Happy anniversa- As I always say, pray for our your special day. Bo, Leigha and Jason came over Simpson (Feb. 13). for a bit after church. Leigha had to Miller Sunday after worship ry! country and our new President. I want to thank my aunt, Mertle Sunday, I cooked a big Sunday Burks of Memphis, Tenn., for your Thought for the week: Faith-test- show me some of the items she had service. Dean is on her bed of dinner, and Heath Swain and Tay- calls and the love you show and ing times can be faith-strengthen- gotten for the baby’s nursery. This affliction. Prayers for the sick lor Wright came and ate lunch with give—also, to my sisters-in-laws, ing times. is going to be so much fun! and shut-in. God is able, in spite me and Shawn. We enjoyed the Shirley Ann McCants and Eliza- I worked visitation for Mrs. of all we encounter. We should GUESTHOUSE give God praise. visit! CLARA CATER beth Martle. Jean St. John on Sunday evening Valentine’s Day is upon us. Be Thanks to missionaries Lou POSSUM VALLEY and for Ricky Kulbeth on Monday I made a pop stop at Becky sure to make your sweetie feel spe- We are all heartbroken over our Lambert and Amanda Glass, and night. Please, remember these fam- Daniels’ Sunday. We enjoyed a brief chat. cial. Of course, we should do this friend and co-worker passing away. Sandra Cason for your prayers and KAY CRAIG MALAN ilies in your prayers. My comments on the Super every day. Fran, we will miss you. encouraging words and the love I want to ask special prayers Welcome, to February! The fi rst Bowl: My son Corey was badly I was very shocked and saddened Edwin White and Claudia went you have shown. A special thanks for the full-time employees of news I wish to report is, “It’s a disappointed because his team to learn that Ricky Kulbeth passed to church and communion Sunday. goes also to my cousins, Brenda Stephenson-Dearman Funeral girl!” Yes, I am happy to announce Home. Especially Chuck, Larry lost and there was many oth- away. Every time I saw him, he was Ann Hicks’ son, Charles Carter, Freeman, Dorothy Foster, Carrie that Jason and Leigha’s baby is re- always so very nice. Thoughts and came for a visit and ate with her. and Jimmy who are pretty much ers—but we all know someone Owens; my nephew, Adrian Mill- ported to be a girl, which makes has to lose in order for someone prayers are with this family. Claudie Handley`s daughters, er; Anita Biley; and the Orr family. on-call 24/7. They do so much for this Grandma very excited and hap- families during their time of need to win. So take this into consid- Happy belated birthday to Chris- Katie, Joyce and Pearlie, were here Blessings to you all. py. Precious Addelyn Ann Craig is ty Jester. Happy birthday to Chris daily visiting her. and are greatly underappreciated. eration. When I got home from the hospi- due to arrive in mid-July. The gen- Happy birthday wishes to Beard, Janelle Vance, Debby An- Ouida Taylor`s daughter, Lee- tal, I heard the passing of so many That’s my news for this der reveal party was well attended week. Until next time, please be sister “Liz” (Feb. 10) and her derson, Grace Zeno, Rick Anthony, Ann Taylor, came Sunday to see good people that I know—Dwight but weak phone signals made for a Karri Ferrell and Matt Daniel. It is her. kind, be happy, stay safe and al- husband, Lawrence (Feb. 14). A Rogers, Geneva Green, Mrs. few challenges with going “live” happy anniversary wish to my also my birthday. They roll around Jimmy Bates is supposed to be Woodard. We are praying for the ways pray for our country and for on Facebook. The anticipation was those who are suffering from ill- daughter, Tina and Dartanian faster and faster. coming back to The Guesthouse families. just about to stress us out but our Chase Sledge enjoyed working this Friday. ness, loss and loneliness. Johnson—and a happy Valen- Again thank you all for your wait was fi nally rewarded with a tine’s Day. with his “andaddy” (Robert Staf- Roy and Lata Burns and Ronald prayers. I also want to thank Mrs. splash of pink paint revealed by big ford) on the farm this past week- and Susan Burns came to see Edna The Southeast District Christine Riley for your prayers brother, Bo. Women’s Auxiliary will hold end. He is one cute little farmer. Burns last week. and encouraging words. Happy birthday to the following Joan Adcock’s daughter, Teresa WILMAR a workshop, beginning at 9:30 Please call 870-224-3383 with Scripture for the week is Psalm folks: Josh Brown and Miranda Echols, came to see her. CHRIS RILEY a.m. Saturday at Morning Star news. You can also email wright- 28:7–8: “The Lord is my strength Eubanks (Feb. 2); Barbie Eubanks, Faye Woolverton’s nephew, Wil- Missionary Baptist Church. [email protected]. Have a and my shield: my heart trusts in Tina Williams and Doyle Glennon liam Sanders, came for a visit. O, what a beatiful homegoing Registration is at 9 a.m. There blessed week! Him, and He helps me. My heart (Feb. 8); Clint Eubanks (Feb. 9); Annie DaBlock’s daughter, Dan- celebration of my classmate, will be no fee. Lola Thrower leaps for joy, and with my song Hunter Savage (Feb. 18); Steve ise Beasley, came to see her and Norma J. Davis Woodard. There of Mercy Seat MBC in Little I praise Him. The Lord is the Bowers (Feb. 24) and Michell were many home for this cele- Tracy Rauls, who has been here Rock will be the presenter. Host strength of His people, a fortress of Lloyd (Feb. 28). bration; some of our classmates GREEN HILL taking care of her last week. pastor D.J. Buffington, auxilia- salvation for His Anointed One.” I had a tooth fi lling to fall out attending were Ira B. Cavaness FAYE AND MAY Willie Hobbs’ nephew, Gene ry president Bobbie Everett and Until next time when we meet late Monday afternoon and was Watkins, Joseph Cavaness and Gregory, came to see her. Southeast District moderator Good news, our Green Hill Bap- by paper and pen, be blessed every- able to get in Tuesday morning Julia M. Foster and perhaps Larry D. Alexander invite all to tist Church was completely full Marian Bowden`s son, one and keep me in your prayers. some I didn’t see due to the to have it replaced. The fi lling had See COUNTRY Page 3B Sunday. Our services were very Dwain Bowden, and daughter-in- Thanks a million! Much love to all! overwhelming crowd. Her law Joan came to see her. only been in place for two weeks good. Bro. Caleb Lane preached so I’m not sure what made it fall a very good sermon and we had Patricia Albritton’s daughter-in- law, Karla Albritton, came for a out but, hopefully, it will last a lot three baptized. We had lunch at the visit. longer this time around. As of Sun- church after the services. LACEY day morning this new fi lling is still The wedding service at the Enon IVANELL HANDLEY giving me fi ts with continued bouts     Baptist Church Saturday was a of nerve pain. Eating and drink- pretty service for Lane Merritt Last week, I chatted with Mrs. ing anything brings on a fresh wave JORDAN PARK Fendley, Mrs. Knowles, and Der- Norris and Kirk Barnes. Faye Wig- TRILISA MARSHALL of stabbing pain. I wanted to lose gow, Cleara Crook, Betty Pace, and rick and Clara Franklin. I was sur- weight but not this way. HISTORIC Roger and Jackie Pace attended the I AM BACK! All praises to God! prised with a call from Lois Wash- The Great Backyard Bird Count service. Kirk is the son of Eddie I want to thank everyone for ington—it’s good to that people are is coming up on the 17th through and Alison Barnes. Alison’s father, your prayers, phone calls, cards thinking about you. the 20th and I am ready to count mother, sister and husband are all and visits during my stay in the Mary Minor and I ate lunch and be counted. I haven’t quite de- of Dallas; they were here to attend hospital and Belle View Estates the wedding. Brittainy Caldwell Rehabilitation and Care Center. A and her daughter were two of the special thanks to my husband and bridesmaids. Sadye and Bill Cald- pastor, Robert Marshall Sr.; my well were the fl ower girl and ring dad, Agrone Clifton; my daughter bearer. Jessica Wishard was the pi- Deborah Rucker; and my sister, anist and soloist for the Widden’s Katie Jacobs for being by my side wedding. and being a big support to me. I 35 Crystal Pace of Little Rock came love you all. down one day last week to visit her Also thanks to Dr. Julia Nichol- father and have lunch with him. son, Drew Memorial Hospital staff, Merle Hickam is not able to at- Yolonda Simpson and Belle View tend church. The Doreen Miles Estates for getting me back on my family and others ate lunch Sunday feet. May God bless you all in a   NOW AVAILABLE AT PERKINS FARM SUPPLY ONION SETS Candy, Red Candy  D   Apple, Texas Super Sweet and Yellow Granex    SEED POTATOES Red Potatoes Valentine’s PerkinsYukon Farm Gold Potatoes Supply  # 1266 Old Warren Road - 870.367.5257 Day Special Are you setting up March 9-11 for the sale? teaks fo Get your $10 listing in the the tabloid S r 2 and let people know what you have! New to town? Limit 30 words. Call The Advance at 870-367-5325 or email [email protected] to place your ad! Only $2999 DON’T MISS OUT Plus Tax BUSINESSES Subscribe to the Leon’s Reserve your space today! 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BY HAROLD COGGINS ference tournament semifi nals, which guaran- [email protected] tees those four teams (two girls, two boys) a spot in the 4A South Region gathering Feb. 22-25 in Between games, the Dan Coston Field House Nashville. court was covered with senior basketball play- The 8-4A fi rst round will consist of games be- ers, senior cheerleaders and their parents as tween the third- and fourth-place squads from Monticello bid farewell to its upperclassmen in each AAA blended conference. The No. 2 seed the fi nal home game. awaits the winner of those games while the two Both the Billies and Lady Billies helped the No. 1 seeds in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions packed house (at least on the home side) enjoy sit back and watches those six teams fi ght it out the night even more with victories that assured for the right to play the top squads. both teams of not only the top seed from the Ar- If the seeds hold true to form, 8-4A has found kansas Activities Association’s blended Class a way to circumvent the district tournament for- 34-4A, District 12 from 8-4A but—with next mat (which the conference didn’t like anyway, week’s district tournament bracket rewarding the majority of coaches and athletics directors better teams (unlike the NCAA March Madness have mentioned; 8-4A was the only 4A district brackets, where every team has to play the same that did not a tournament in the past) and send number of games)—a trip to the 4A South Re- the top four teams to the regionals as it has since gion tournament as well. Monticello joined the league. There’s just anoth- The scores of the games were pretty much ir- er step now, thanks to the AAA. relevant (except to assure Monticello of a No. First things fi rst, though. Thursday will mark 1 district seed in both divisions) on this night an opportunity for the Lady Billies to go through that honored fi ve Lady Billie and seven Billie the fi rst season of blended conference play un- seniors, but Monticello’s senior girls ran their scathed, while the Billies have a lone loss—at win streak to 18 games with a 72-26 thrashing 3A powerhouse McGehee—spoiling its 12- of Crossett before the Senior Night ceremony 3A4A mark. Monticello’s senior boys have won while the senior boys dropped their visitors 61- six straight since that setback. 44 after the festivities. The other game last week was in doubt un- Jeff Young/Advance correspondent The Lady Billies are now a gaudy 25-3 on til the fi nal four minutes, however. The Billies the season, 17-0 in 12-3A4A and 5-0 in 8-4A. Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian slipped past rival Warren 57-55 in overtime last NEW BOLL WEEVILS UAM head football coach Hud Jackson introduces The Billies improved to 18-6 overall, 16-1 in WITH AUTHORITY Senior Saniyass Brown (4) Thursday after the Lady Billies methodically his mid-year signees and high school recruits at a National Signing Day 12-3A4A and 5-0 in 8-4A. Both teams have one reception last Wednesday evening at the Indoor Practice Facility. dismantled the Lady ’Jacks 66-39. game remaining in the regular season—5 p.m. throws down the fi rst of his two slam dunks Tuesday night, Monticello’s senior boys al- Thursday at Hamburg—before the fun really during the Billies’ harder-than-expected win over lowed Crossett to hang around and make a game begins. Crossett at Dan Coston Field House. of it until the fourth quarter, even though the Signing-day reception With the AAA dividing 8-4A into two blend- brackets work, though, neither the Lady Billies Billies raced out to a 13-5 advantage after eight ed conferences this season (and next), the games nor Billies will see action until Friday, Feb. 17. minutes and led 31-15 at intermission. against 8-4A foes in both leagues count for Patterned after college conferences that give Senior P.J. Deshazer would not be denied in seedings in Monticello’s fi rst-ever 8-4A district byes and double byes during their postseason, his last home game, leading Monticello with his reveals new UAM class tournament, which begins next Wednesday at the 8-4A No. 1 seeds (from 12-3A4A and 10- the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The way the 3A4A) will automatically be in the district con- See SENIORS Page 2C “I’m very excited with this group Jackson introduces of high school players. We feel that we have some very talented play- 46 mid-year, prep ers who are tremendous people. We feel the future is bright and these Weevils maintain Boll Weevil recruits new Boll Weevils will make an im- pact on the fi eld, in the classroom BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] and in our community.” Seven of the mid-year players their consistency Highlighted by three recruits already on campus hail from Mis- from Southeast Arkansas (plus sissippi community colleges while a pair from Camden, one from one is from a Texas JUCO. The Prescott and one from White Hall), other two transferred to UAM from BY HAROLD COGGINS the program wasn’t in great University of Arkansas at Mon- four-year colleges in Arkansas (Ar- [email protected] shape. I knew it was going to be ticello head football coach Hud kansas Baptist College) and North a process to get it going. Jackson revealed his 2017 signing Dakota (Minot State University). Becoming the fi rst Great Amer- “It maybe got going quicker class at the Boll Weevils’ annual “Our mid-year signees will fi ll ican Conference team to secure a than I thought. I was fortunate National Signing Day reception some spots that we needed immedi- berth in next month’s postseason enough to learn from one of last Wednesday evening. ate help in,” Jackson noted. “They tournament, the University of Ar- the best coaches in the country All across America, National have been working hard to blend kansas at Monticello completed at any level in my dad (current Signing Day is a treat for players, in with our team in our off-season season sweeps of both Northwest- Weevil assistant coach Doug coaches and college football fans workouts. We hope that their pres- ern Oklahoma State University Tolin, who had a Hall of Fame alike—and UAM is no exception. ence in our program will generate and Southwestern Oklahoma State career at Oklahoma Baptist Uni- While it wasn’t the record num- competition that will make our University last week at Steelman versity). We have just tried to ber he signed last year, Jackson team better. Field House. take his blue print and have a introduced 46 new players at the “Our off-season program is test- The Boll Weevils got past the really good group of kids who Indoor Practice Facility soirée. In- ing our players and getting them Rangers on Thursday 87-77, have done what we have asked cluded among the fi rst-time Weevils ready for what we feel will be a then totally dominated the Sav- of them.” was 36 high school recruits (half very physical spring with lots of age Storm, 101-70, on Satur- In their latest outing, the Wee- from Arkansas) and 10 mid-year players battling for positions. Our day. The wins improved No. 17 vils went back and forth with transfers, already on campus and el- staff is excited about our program’s UAM to 17-2 overall, 13-23 in Southwestern Oklahoma in the igible to go through spring training direction and looking forward to the GAC. early stages, but UAM soon with the Kelly Green and White. the competition that will defi ne the For a team picked to fi nish last burst ahead of SWOSU and did While none of the signees was character of this football team.” of 12 teams in the GAC preseason not turn back. The hosts led time from Monticello, as has been the Jackson has often said recruiting coaches poll, the Weevils have for 35 minutes, 15 seconds of case in recent years, Warren’s never stops in NCAA Division II, surprised everybody but them- this game—grabbing a 54-27 Devonta Brown, Michael Jenkins so these 46 were merely a begin- selves by standing two games halftime advantage. of Crossett and Hamburg’s Dylan ning for he and his staff. clear of all other teams atop the “We really played well against Snow will all be UAM teammates “We will continue to look for conference standings at the present Southwestern” Tolin praised. come fall. Eventually, all should players at any level,” Jackson not- time. UAM will return to the GAC “We had 26 assists in the game help in the two places assistance is ed. “We have to remain open to Championship Tournament after a and had several very good pos- always needed—the offensive and signing guys as late as mid-August. two-year absence. sessions throughout. I thought defensive lines. We can never turn away an oppor- Jim Brewer/UAM Media Services “I don’t know if it has been we were very active on the de- Brown played both ways for the tunity to sign a good player. EYEING THE BUCKET UAM’s Cobe Goosby fl oats to the rim to score two a surprise necessarily,” UAM fense end and matched their ef- Lumberjacks’ Class 4A state cham- “I feel that we have a chance to do of his 13 points against Southwestern Oklahoma State. Goosby came with head coach Kyle Tolin said when fort. It was a good week for our some special things in the fall. Win- one rebound and one assist of recording the fi rst triple-double of the Boll asked about the Weevils’ season pion in 2016 while both Jenkins See WEEVILS Page 2C and Shaw were primarily defensive ning a bunch of games is always our Weevils’ season, fi nishing with 13 points, nine boards and nine dimes. thus far. “When I took over here, linemen for the Eagles and Lions, goal and it will continue to be our respectively. goal. We have some very dedicated “We are going to get the best players who are working extremely players we can no matter where hard this offseason. That effort will Diamond Blossoms fi nally get started Harvey gets they are from,” said Jackson, en- pay off for this program.” tering his seventh season as head Here are thumbnail sketches of all 46 of the new players in the win No. 161 Weevil. “I am very happy, though, BY HAROLD COGGINS with the ones we got from South- UAM football program (in alpha- [email protected] BY HAROLD COGGINS east Arkansas.” betical order): • Chance Anderson (6-2, 245), [email protected] In total, Jackson’s high school linebacker; Lafayette, La, High As one of only two Great Ameri- recruits from Arkansas pretty much School can Conference schools yet to play After a less-than-auspicious cover the entire state, from Rogers Two-time All-District selection. a regular-season game, the Univer- beginning to 2017, Universi- to Crossett and from Blytheville • Dazerius Bohanna (5-11, 190), sity of Arkansas at Monticello will ty of Arkansas at Monticello to Prescott. Aside from Brown, defensive back; Cordova, Tenn. be at a decided disadvantage when baseball coach John Harvey Prescott’s Hunter Grimes also High School it opens its 2017 softball season got the win everyone knew comes to Monticello fresh from Holds high school record for Friday at the UAM DII Challenge helping his team win a state cham- was coming. He is now the longest interception return for in Bentonville. winningest baseball coach in pionship (in 3A), and Alex Day and touchdown. The Cotton Blossoms hosts Mis- Jaden Salley from North Little Rock • Jackson Bray (6-0, 255), of- UAM history. souri Western State University at 11 In seven years, Harvey— made it to War Memorial Stadium fensive line; Rogers High School a.m. and Northwest Missouri State last December (the Wildcats lost the 7A, District 1 West All-Confer- who is also serving as interim University at 2 p.m. at Bentonville Director of Athletics at the 7A title game to Fayetteville). ence in both 2015 and 2016, Arkan- Michael Guttman Photography sas High School Coaches Associa- High School’s Tiger Complex. Sat- present time—has amassed In addition to the 18 high school urday, UAM plays Pittsburg State WHATEVER WORKS McKenzie Rice throws out a runner while stretched recruits from The Natural State, tion All-Star team selection. a 161-127 record as head • Brown (6-4, 265), off ensive/ (Kan.) University at 11 a.m. and the out on the infi eld in a practice game last fall. Rice and her four senior team- Weevil, breaking a tie with UAM picked up seven new play- University of Missouri at St. Louis mates will be counted on to provide plays just like this all season if UAM ers from both Texas and Jackson’s defensive line; Warren High late Carl Preston. The mile- at 2 p.m. as the Blossoms fi nally is to have success in 2017. The Cotton Blossoms open the regular season home state of Louisiana, and two School stone victory came Tuesday plsay against simeone other than this weekend. each from Mississippi and Tennes- Class 4A state champion, two- at Ouachita Baptist Univer- year letterman. see. themselves in practice. sity, 7-5 in 10 innings, in a • Caleb Canady (6-1, 170), “When we open,” longtime to Oklahoma (Southeastern Okla- I’m uncertain about our execution “We hope we can redshirt a high homa State University and South- at this point.” non-conference game (both quarterback; Morrilton High UAM head softball coach Alvy schools are members of the percentage of these guys,” Jack- School ern Nazarene University). Early, who is just 26 wins away Early said, “we will be playing Great American Conference, son said of the 2017 high school 5A, District 5 All-Conference “Our overall schedule is proba- from tying legendary University teams that have play four times but league members fi ll out newcomers. “We will have a cou- selection, All-State selection, holds bly as diffi cult as any we’ve had at of Arkansas baseball coach Norm or more. That could be diffi cult their schedules with non-con- ple that will be able to help us ear- high school record for most career UAM. First, as mentioned, the fi rst DeBriyn as the winningest college ly. Our coaches did a great job of for us. As we play more games ference games against each passing yards and most career 18 games are on the road and the coach in Arkansas history, has a fi nding some great fi ts for us. that will level out—but you never other). passing touchdowns. competition at Bentonville is with “All of our coaches did an out- • Justin Christopher (6-3, 240), know what to expect in the fi rst few mixture of veterans and youngsters UAM opened the season by some of the top teams in the region. standing job. I have always thought defensive line; Horn Lake, Miss. games. with which to start the spring. dropping both ends of a dou- that good recruiters are hard to High School “Another factor facing this team And our 44-game GAC schedule One of his veterans will be se- bleheader last Saturday to the fi nd. I think we have some coaches Team captain, Off ensive Leader- is our fi rst 18 games are away from is as rugged and challenging as any nior McKenzie Rice, who led the University of Central Okla- who have made their mark on this ship award. Monticello. I am responsible for conference in the country. team in hitting a year ago with a homa at Weevils Field. Those staff by being able to fi nd players to • Kelvin Cohen (6-3, 300), the fi rst 10 games at Bentonville in “Of course, I expect us to com- .339 batting average. Rice hit 13 the two events we host there but the pete and we’ve been working to get See RECORD Page 4C come to UAM. See SIGNINGS Page 6C See DIAMOND BLOSSOMS Page 4C fi rst to GAC series are on the road ready. I think we’ll be prepared but 2C | Wednesday, February 8, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325

SPORTS BRIEFS Youth baseball spring UAM women split GAC games—again registration now open Monticello Youth Sports BY HAROLD COGGINS dling their press,” Ray said. “We turned the scores for them or us fouling and putting UAM was led in scoring by sophomore Baseball, a United States [email protected] ball over 23 times and that’s never good. For- them on the free-throw line and that cost us Ayesha Wahid’s 18 points. Brittnee Broad- Specialty Sports Association tunately, it didn’t cost us the game. We did a the game.” way (16), Treasure Evans (13) and Braxton league for players ages 4-15, Eventually, her players are going to get great job of sharing the ball on offense cre- Yet another week of win one, lose one Chumley (10) each provided double-digit is now conducting spring tired of the roller coaster the University of ating 22 assists and had four players in dou- left UAM at 9-10 overall and 6-9 in GAC scoring days for the Blossoms. registration. A 10-12-game Arkansas at Monticello is on in women’s ble fi gures. We started the game with good play. If the Blossoms hold true to form, Last Thursday, UAM controlled the con- schedule will be played at he basketball. For her part, head coach Tanya energy and never gave up the lead. Thursday’s game against Henderson State test against Northwestern from the opening Monticello Sports Complex on Rasy said she was tired of it long ago. “I thought we played well enough to win University might be one to watch. Tip off tip, jumping out to a 9-2 lead and continu- U.S. Highway 278 West and UAM again split to Great American Con- our game against Southwestern. They are is at 5:30 p.m. at Steelman Field House, ing to build upon that lead. Despite a late Burlington Field in McCloy ference contests. Last Thursday, the Cotton one of the top teams in the conference so where the Blossoms will be going for the run by NWOSU, the Blossoms secured the Park. Tryouts and this year’s draft will be on Saturday, Feb. Blossoms got the better of Northwestern we knew we had to bring good energy into season sweep of the Reddies 9having won victory. 18. The tryouts will be at the Oklahoma State University 74-66. Two the game and I thought we did. We also in Arkadelphia 70-68 on Jan. 14), Junior Taylor Collins scored 19 points Indoor Practice Facility at days later, Southwestern Oklahoma State talked about sustaining their offensive runs Against Southwestern, the Blossoms to pace the Blossoms. Three teammates— the University of Arkansas at University got the better of the Blossoms and they had a big one in the fi rst half and trailed just 35-34 at halftime but UAM Nelsha Peterson (17), Ayesha Wahid (15) Monticello; the 8-and-under 81-72. Both games were played at Steel- we able to fi ght back and get the game to could not rally to complete its comeback in and Treasure Evans (12)—reached double tryouts will begin at 9:30 a.m., man Field House. within one at the half. In the second half, the second half. The hosts trailed as little as fi gures as well. Peterson recorded her fi rst with the 10U tryouts slated “I thought we played a good game against I thought we gave up too many direct line one point at various points after intermis- double-double of the season, grabbing a ca- for a 10:30 a.m. start. Players/ Northwestern—with the exception of han- drives to the basket that resulted in easy sion but SWOSU answered each run. reer-high 14 rebounds in the contest. parents may register at www. monticelloyouthsports.com or sign up in person from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Hibbets WEEVILS Sports. Cost per players is $50 for ages 4-6 T-ball leagues and Continued from Page 1C $60 per player for all other age divisions. Registration cost program, but we understand we covers a hat, jersey and insur- need to have a better week this ance. For out-of-town teams week. Our goal has been to con- wishing to play, contact 870- tinue to get better every week.” 723-7249. Against Southwestern, UAM Youth soccer announces was led on offense by both senior Vicktor Arnick and junior Tyrin spring registration Jones with 14 points each. Cobe The Monticello Youth Goosby (13), Karim Mawuenye- Soccer Association will be ga (13) and Troy Thomas (10) having its spring registration each finished the afternoon in from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur- double figures, too. day at the McCloy Park large Two days earlier, the Weevils pavilion. MYSA is a co-ed surged ahead of Northwestern sport. During the spring sea- Oklahoma by beginning the con- son, the league is for players test with a 7-2 run. The game aged 3-13—a player must be saw only one tie early in the first at least 3 and no older than half—which lasted less than a 13 on Saturday, Feb. 18. All minute—and once the Weevils players must provide a copy reclaimed the lead, they would of their birth certifi cate, start- never surrender it, despite a ing this year, in order to play comeback from the Rangers. soccer. Games will be played “I thought there was about 30 on Saturdays only. Other good minutes against Northwest- registration date is Saturday, ern,” Tolin said. “I thought we Feb. 18 at the McCloy Park guarded well in the fi rst half and large pavilion. All registration down the stretch of that game. They times are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. used multiple defenses and thought Anyone who is interested in we did a good job of adjusting to coaching, text Stephanie Hill those and had good possessions. at 870-723-5375. For more in- They are a dangerous team who formation, contact Hill at the has some big wins during the year same number. so was a good win.” SEC tells revenue Junior Tyrin Jones scored a ca- reer-high 22 points to lead UAM. distribution Four teammates—Mawuenyega Commissioner Greg San- (17), Goosby (16), Arnick (10) key announced last Thursday and Stephon Gordon (10)—each that approximately $584.2 reached double figures. million of total revenue was Former Monticello High divided among the 14 insti- School three-time All-State per- tutions of the Southeastern former D.J. Franklin returns to Conference for the 2015-16 town as UAM hosts Henderson fi scal year, which ended Aug. State University at 7:30 p.m. 31, 2016. The total includes Thursday. It will be the final $565.9 million distributed game of a three-game home from the conference offi ce, as stand but the Weevils are back at well as $18.3 million retained Steelman Field House on Mon- by institutions that participat- day, when rival Southern Arkan- ed in 2015-16 football bowl Jim Brewer/UAM Media Services sas University comes calling. games to offset travel and That game will also tip off at other related bowl expenses. OFF TO THE RACES Junior Karin Mawuenyega (3) starts a fast break against Southwestern Oklahoma. 7:30 p.m. The average amount distrib- uted from the conference of- fi ce, excluding bowl money Indeed, in the last fi ve games (all seniors,” fi rst-year Monticello head 28 points. Basically, the same script was retained by participants, was SENIORS against 8-4A opponents), Monticel- girls’ coach Bobby Lewallen said Senior Tiarra Austin dominated followed against Warren. Monti- slightly over $40.4 million lo’s biggest victory was nine points inside to lead the Lady Billies in cello raced out to a 28-13 lead at Continued from Page 1C after the 46-point crushing of Cros- per school. Currently more at Crossett until Tuesday. At War- sett. “It was nice to get my seniors scoring with 15 points as 12 play- intermission and salted the game than 5,400 female and male ren last Thursday, the Billies had to ers scored. Sophomore Shania away with a 20-11 third quarter. season-best 25 points. Only class- playing time and get them a nice student-athletes across the scratch and claw their way just into Smith followed with 11 and senior Three Lady Billies reached double mate Xavier Robinson, who netted round of applause as they came off SEC receive fi nancial aid and, a 49-49 tie at the end of regulation. Kiara Franklin chipped in with fi gures against the Lady ’Jacks. 26 against Fordyce on Jan. 21, has the fl oor. They went undefeated at counting non-scholarship par- The Lumberjacks jumped out 10. Monticello connected on nine Austin again paced Monticello scored more points in a game this home this year, and that’s always a ticipants, more than 7,800 to- to a 15-8 advantage and held on to three-point shots in the contest, to- with 18 points. Sophomore Chaney season. Another senior, Saniyass big deal. tal student-athletes participate lead by one point at halftime. War- “We’re trying to get ready for the taling one more point on those nine Scott scored 12 against Warren and in sports sponsored by SEC Brown, followed Deshazer against ren added to that lead with a 13-9 district tournament next week. No shots than the Lady Billies allowed senior Brandashia Hargraves added institutions. In addition, the Crossett with 12 points—four com- third period before Monticello fi - matter what the score is, we’re try- Crossett for the entire game. 11. 2015-16 academic year was ing on two monstrous slam dunks nally woke up in the fourth quarter ing to run our plays right and play the fi rst in which SEC schools that delighted the crowd. to knot the contest. Brown led the funded new costs associated “The game was spurty,” longtime Billies in scoring at Warren with 17 defense the way we’re supposed to with providing scholarships Billies’ head coach Wayne Sherrer points and junior Devario Ballard so we’ll be ready (for the 4A post- ;YHJ[VY>VYR࠮;YHJR/VL season).” based on a student-athlete’s said after the harder-than-expected chipped in with 14. .HYKLUPUN࠮)\ZOOVNNPUN full cost of attendance while win. ”We’re not playing real con- While the senior boys struggled, The Lady Billies literally toyed expanding the availability of sistent. 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UAM BOLL WEEVILS (17-2 overall, 13-2 GAC) DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER BY HAROLD COGGINS N12 Dallas Christian W 103-74 Derylton Hill 22 N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 72-61 Karim Mawuenyega 21 [email protected] N19 East Central* W 104-99 Derylton Hill 30 N27 Delta State W 77-67 Karim Mawuenyega 23 D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* W 79-78 Derylton Hill 25 Rivalries are the best when each tesms wins D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 87-81 Derylton Hill 29 D10 Baptist Bible (Mo.) W 100-29 Derylton Hill 18 ts share of games. Just look at the 2016 World D31 Carver College (Ga.) W 80-66 Derylton Hill 21 Series champion Chicago Cubs and the St. Lou- J5 Southern Nazarene* W 74-61 Derylton Hill 30 J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 74-54 Vicktor Arnick 17 is Cardinals—the clubs have played more than J12 Harding* W 84-78 Derylton Hill 20 2,000 games over the years and each team has J14 at Henderson State* W 74-57 Cobe Goosby 21 J16 at Southern Arkansas* W 96-87 Karim Mawuenyega 20 won more than 1,000. J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 94-93, OT Karim Mawuenyega 31 J21 Arkansas Tech* L 90-91 Derylton Hill 24 That fact about rivalies means little to Drew J26 at East Central* L 98-100 Derylton Hill 27 Central today, though—especially with the J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 77-75, 2OT Cobe Goosby 21 F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 87-77 Tyrin Jones 22 Class 3A, District 8 tournament and the 3A post- F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* W 101-70 Vicktor Arnick 14 Tyrin Jones 14 season looming. After having upset the then- F9 Henderson State* 7:30 p.m. No. 1 ranked Owls on Jan. 27 at Drew Central F11 at Harding* 7:30 p.m. F13 Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. Gymnasium, the Pirates got the tables turned at F16 at Arkansas Tech* 7:30 p.m. McGehee Tuesday night. The hosts stopped DC F18 Ouachita Baptist* 4 p.m. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. 78-57. F25 at Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. M1-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. Coming on the heels of a 63-45 Drew Central * GAC games win over Smackover last Friday, the split left UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (9-10 overall, 6-9 GAC) the Pirates at 18-7 overall, 11-6 in the Arkansas Activities Association’s blended Class 3A-4A, DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N11 Christian Brothers (Tenn.) W 68-51 Regerina Baker 16 District 12 and 6-3 in 8-3A. Just Junction City Ayesha Wahid 16 at Friday’s Senior Night stands between Drew N12 Dallas Christian W 97-23 Treasure Evans 14 N17 Southeastern Oklahoma State* L 69-72 Treasure Evans 20 Central and the 2017 postseason. Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian N19 East Central* W 64-57 Treasure Evans 19 The 8-3A district tournament begins Monday D1 at Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 56-78 Ayesha Wahid 15 BATTLING UNDER THE BOARDS Gary Lucas (4) reaches for a rebound against Smackover. D3 at Northwestern Oklahoma State* L 55-69 Taylor Collins 17 at Fordyce and, more than likely, Drew Central D5 Lindenwood (Mo.) L57-80 Treasure Evans 12 D10 Lane (Tenn.) College W 82-49 Treasure Evans 20 will be the second seed–which would mean an scored 19, Lucas 16 and Daniel 13. As a team, C.J. Watson said after Friday night’s contest. J5 Southern Nazarene* L 65-82 Nelsha Peterson 27 automatic trip to the 3A Region 4 tournament J7 Oklahoma Baptist* W 89-86, OT Brittnee Broadway 19 however, Drew Central was outscored in all four “We’ve been working on our press a little bit, J12 Harding* L 53-70 Treasure Evans 12 Feb. 20-25 in Prescott. Should the Pirates have J14 at Henderson State* W 70-68 Nelsha Peterson 18 quarters. Getting behind 17-9 after eight min- getting back to our old way of playing it. And J16 at Southern Arkansas* L 78-80, OT Ayesha Wahid 23 to play in the 8-3A fi rst round, DC would need utes didn’t help the Pirates cause. we played real well in our press. I was real dis- J19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 74-67 Ayesha Wahid 21 only one win at Fordyce to assure itself of a trip J21 Arkansas Tech* L 57-82 Taylor Collins 16 Last Friday, the scoring and the defense appointed in the third quarter, though (a 20-13 Ayesha Wahid 16 to Prescott the following week. clicked for DC, especially in the second period Smackover advantage). We have to raise our J26 at East Central* L 60-67 Ayesha Wahid 18 It’s time for the “real” season. J28 at Southeastern Oklahoma State* W 48-41 Ayesha Wahid 15 against Smackover. In those eight minutes, the level of play.” F2 Northwestern Oklahoma State* W 74-66 Taylor Collins 19 Tuesday at McGehee, a trio of juniors—Woo- F4 Southwestern Oklahoma State* L 72-81 Ayesha Wahid 18 Pirates outscored the Buckaroos by an amazing Again, three people reached double fi gures F9 Henderson State* 5:30 p.m. da Bell, Gary Lucas and Montiel Daniels—led 23-1 to put the game away early. for DC. Lucas paced the Pirates with 12 points F11 at Harding* 5:30 p.m. the Pirates in scoring but their efforts simply F13 Southern Arkansas* 5:30 p.m. “I thought the second quarter was as good as against Smackover, Daniels added 11 and Bell F16 at Arkansas Tech* 5:30 p.m. weren’t enough to overcome the Owls. Bell we can play,” Drew Central head boys’ coach F18 Ouachita Baptist* 2 p.m. chipped in with 10. F23 at Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. F25 at Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. M2-5 Great American Conference Tournament, Bartlesville, Okla. * GAC games MONTICELLO BILLIES (18-6 overall, 16-1 12-3A4A, 5-0 8-4A) Lady Pirates heading in wrong direction DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 vs. Springdale Har-Ber& L 59-71 Devario Ballard 15 N18 vs. Brookland& L 42-49 Devario Ballard 11 N19 vs. Paragould& L 46-56 P.J. Deshazer 12 N29 at Smackover* W 58-40 Xavier Robinson 16 BY HAROLD COGGINS Central started out hot only two the scoring column at McGehee. ing scorer Ahnya Ridgell to fi ve D2 at Fordyce* W 69-46 Saniyass Brown 12 D6 Drew Central* W 78-62 P.J. Deshazer 24 [email protected] see its momentum be stolen away. Sophomore Charlayah Ridgell led points—all in the fi rst half—and D12 at Junction City* W 60-41 Shannon Strickland 13 Against Smackover, the Lady Pi- the way with 17 points while senior that Ahyna Ridgell fouled out with D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 76-28 Saniyass Brown 15 D16 McGehee* W 70-62 Devario Ballard 20 Drew Central’s Lady Pirates have rates saw a 14-7 advantage after Ahnya Ridgell netted 13. 5 minutes, 18 seconds still remain- D19 vs. Woodlawn^ W 76-41 Xavier Robinson 16 D20 vs. Star City^ W 67-48 Xavier Robinson 19 picked the wrong time of season eight minutes evaporate when the Against Smackover, the Lady ing to be played. Smackover held a D28 at Pine Bluff L 45-61 Saniyass Brown 10 for a swoon. With just one game Lady Bucs outscored DC 38-16 Bucs couldn’t seem to miss after decided advantage at the free-throw Shannon Strickland 10 J3 Smackover* W 87-29 P.J. Deshazer 21 remaining before the Class 3A, in the middle two periods. Against the fi rst period while the Lady Pi- line, too. The Lady Bucs were 12- J10 at Drew Central* W 70-67 Keshaun Pippen 22 for-31, while the Lady Pirates were J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 74-33 P.J. Deshazer 18 District 8 tournament, DC is in the McGehee, Drew Central kept the rates couldn’t seem to hit anything. J14 vs. Pea Ridge@ L 52-56 Xavier Robinson 19 midst of a three-game losing slide. lead longer but couldn’t hold the Smackover took charge of the just 6-for-15 (2-for-6 in the entire J17 Junction City* W 68-55 Keshaun Pippen 13 J19 at McGehee* L 44-58 Saniyass Brown 11 Last week wasn’t the Lady Pi- Lady Owls down in the fourth chage by outscoring Drew Cen- fi rst half). Shannon Strickland 11 rates’ best by a long shot. Friday, quarter. tral 17-9 in the second period to “They made shots,” Goad said J21 Fordyce* W 68-39 Xavier Robinson 26 J24 at Warren** W 46-40 Saniyass Brown 12 Smackover visited Drew Central “Everything that could go wrong assume a one-point halftime lead of Smackover. “They’re a very J27 at Crossett** W 48-39 P.J. Deshazer 13 Shannon Strickland 13 Gymnasium and dropped the hosts did,” Drew Central head girls’ then turned it on in the third quar- good team. They’re very improved J31 Hamburg** W 56-52 Saniyass Brown 16 58-43. Tuesday, Drew Central trav- coach Michael Goad said after the ter, scoring 21 points while holding team, and they’re getting better and P.J. Deshazer 16 F2 Warren** W 57-55, OT Saniyass Brown 17 eled to McGehee and came up on Smackover outing—but could be its hosts to only seven. better. Right now, they’re sitting F7 Crossett$** W 61-44 P.J. Deshazer 25 F9 at Hamburg** 5 p.m. the short end of a 48-44 score. said for both his team’s latest two Junior Breannah Linely and at No. 3 in our conference. They F15-18 Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff % TBA The two losses left the Lady Pi- games. “It was Murphy’s Law; Charlayah Ridgell were the only deserved it. They’ve beaten every F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA F28-M4 4A State Championships, Nashville TBA rates at 14-11 overall, 9-8 in the we could make shots, we couldn’t bright spots in the Smackover game team they’re supposed to. M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA for Drew Central. Between the two, “But we just didn’t play well. * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games Arkansas Activities Association’s hold onto the ball. The ball didn’t ** Class 4A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) blended 12-3A4A and, most impor- bounce our way, the calls didn’t go Linely and Charlayah Ridgell ac- We didn’t get to the free-throw line & Brookland Invitational Tournament, Brookland ^ Billies’ Challenge, Dan Coston Field House @ MLK Event (formerly December Dunk Fest and, before that, Holiday Hoops Invitational), Baptist Prepa- tantly, 3-6 in 8-3A. Needing to win out way—anything bad that could counted for seven of the nine made much either. That was a problem. ratory Academy, Little Rock happen, happened.” three-point shots with which DC We shot nine free throws the whole $ Senior Night % at Pine Bluff Convention Center one district tourney game to get to the 3A Region 4 Tournament, DC At McGehee, though, the Lady ended the gsme. Linely was the second half. And they played a per- MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (25-3 overall, 17-0 12-3A4A, 5-0 8-4A) is now in the precarious sitation Pirates seemed to start the game fi r- leading scorer with 13 points; Char- fect third quarter—no fouls. Any- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER of having to play an 8-3A “fi rst- ing on all cyclinders. A 33-20 half- layah Ridgell chipped in with 12. time that happens (against you), N17 at Highland^ W 64-43 Kiara Franklin 16 N19 vs. Pocahontas^ L 45-48 Brandashia Hargraves 17 round” game. Even worse, the time advantage gave Drew Central It didn’t help Drew Central’s you’re probably not going to win— N26 vs. Little Rock Christian@ L 54-65 Brandashia Hargraves 18 cause that the Lady Bucs held lead- or you’re winning by a lot already.” N29 at Smackover* W 70-56 Taylor Donald 18 Lady Pirates should be either the a chance to sweep the season series N30 vs. Camden Harmony Grove@ W 71-52 Brandashia Hargraves 13 fourth or fi fth seed in next week’s against its arch-rivals (the Lady D2 at Fordyce* W 68-51 Brandashia Hargraves 19 D3 vs. Arkadelphia@ W 70-35 Tiarra Austin 19 8-3A gathering in Fordyce—mean- Pirates had beaten McGehee 46- D6 Drew Central* W 60-27 Kiara Franklin 17 44 on Jan. 27 at Drew Central af- D8 vs. Mountain Home& W 46-41 Brandashia Hargraves 14 ing, if they win their opening con- D9 vs. Fayetteville& L 37-76 Shania Smith 10 test, they would have to face the ter trailing foir the majority of the D10 vs. Berryville& W 49-38 Shania Smith 10 D12 at Junction City* W 55-30 Kiara Franklin 15 top seed in the semifi nals. contest). D15 at Lake Village Lakeside* W 58-28 Brandashia Hargraves 19 To make matters all the more Even a 10-4 Lady Owl run in  D16 McGehee* W 57-42 Brandashia Hargraves 19 D28 vs. Dumas# W 59-26 Taylor Donald 11 dire, Drew Central closes its regu- the third quarter really didn’t phase D29 vs. Maumelle# W 80-60 Taylor Donald 16 D30 at Drew Central# W 65-41 Kiara Franklin 24 lar season by hosting Junction City DC; the Lady Pirates were still We’ll Hook You Up Crickets J3 Smackover* W 69-41 Brandashia Hargraves 17 Friday on Senior Night, and the ahead by seven points points head- J10 at Drew Central* W 62-35 Brandashia Hargraves 14 Worms J13 Lake Village Lakeside* W 79-26 Brandashia Hargraves 20 Lady Dragons began DC’s recent ing into the fi nal eight minutes. The at Corner Express J17 Junction City* W 74-48 Kiara Franklin 26 J19 at McGehee* W 74-34 Brandashia Hargraves 21 downward spiral with a 17-point hosts reversed the score with an Minnows J24 at Warren** W 77-40 Kiara Franklin 19 thumping of the Lady Pirates on 18-7 explosion in that fourth quar- J26 Fordyce* W 71-50 Tiarra Austin 20 J27 at Crossett** W 53-24 LaKaysha Foster 10 Jan. 31. ter, though. J31 Hamburg** W 91-10 LaKaysha Foster 12 F2 Warren** W 66-39 Tiarra Austin 18 In both its last two games, Drew Only fi ve Lady Pirates found F7 Crossett$** W 72-26 Tiarra Austin 15 F9 at Hamburg** 5 p.m. F15-18 Class 4A, District 8 tournament, Pine Bluff % TBA F22-25 4A South regional tournament, Nashville TBA Fishing F28-M4 4A State Championships, Nashville TBA M9-11 State fi nals, Hot Springs TBA Tackle * Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games Gene Launius ** Class 4A, District 8 games (also Class 3A-4A, District 12 blended games) ^ Highland Classic, Highland @ Fordyce Invitational, Fordyce & Centennial Bank Bulldog Classic, Fayetteville Cold Cut # Commercial Bank Southeast Arkansas Holiday Basketball Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium 870-723-4996 $ Senior Night % at Pine Bluff Convention Center Sandwiches DREW CENTRAL PIRATES (18-7 overall, 11-6 12-3A4A, 6-3 8-3A) +Z\1‡0RQWLFHOOR DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER N17 at Dermott W 71-69 Montiel Daniels 22 Quality Wooda Bell 22 DFURVVDFURVVIURP:DOJUHHQ·V IURPIURP N18 vs. Hazen@ W 71-38 Montiel Daniels 10 Fresh Meats N19 vs. Stuttgart@ W 72-66 Gary Lucas 19 N29 Warren* W 71-38 Montiel Daniels 13 Andrew Minchew 13 D1 Hamburg* W 71-64 Montiel Daniels 21 *VU]LU[PVUHS.HZ࠮,[OHUVS.HZ࠮9VHK+PLZLS D2 vs. Alpena% W 64-49 Montiel Daniel 20 D3 vs. Valley Springs% W 74-73 Jalen Williams 14 D6 at Monticello* L 62-78 Wooda Bell 20 D9 Crossett* W 61-60 Gary Lucas 16 D12 at Fordyce** L 60-65 Montiel Daniels 14 D16 at Lake Village Lakeside** W 80-68 Montiel Daniels 28 CORNER EXPRESS D28 vs. Dermott# L 58-70 Gary Lucas 15 D29 vs. Lake Village Lakeside# W 79-38 Andrew Minchew 13 D30 vs. Dumas# W 61-53, OT Gary Lucas 19 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6am-8pm | Sat. 5am-6pm | Closed Sun. 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and Kaylee Freeman are candidates to supply punch DIAMOND BLOSSOMS along with junior college transfer Meagan Duchesne.” RECORD As always, performances in the circle will determine Continued from Page 1C Continued from Page 1C the outcome of many games. Top starter Kendra Cole- man returns for her senior season but Early said after home runs and had 32 runs batted in as a starter in all her, it’s all up in the air. scores were 2-1 and 4-3. The third game of the series was canceled 58 games for the Blossoms. “It has been hard to gauge our pitching to this point,” because of inclement weather on Classmate Korie Parker also returns to give Early the coach noted. “I guess I could say it has been incon- two solid infi eld performers. Rice has been moved to Sunday. sistent. We have seven pitchers on the roster and I had second base from third and Parker has taken over for One of Harvey’s newcomers, hoped three or four of them would emerge clearly as her at the hot corner, being moved from shortstop. second baseman Andres Rios made UAM lost just three seniors to graduation last year those we need to use most. sure his coach would get his 161st but two of those–Kali Piha and Holly Wilmarth—will “However, that has not happened to this point. Ken- win with a one-out, two-run double be tough to replace. Piha was a four-year starter in left dra Coleman will be our Game 1 starter–and honestly in the top of the 10th inning that fi eld and Wilmarth a two-year regular in center after right now I can’t tell how the others will stack up. (As- drove in pinch-hitter Alex Smith transferring from junior college, where she was a two- sistant) coach (Kyle) Lem is working with the pitch- and designated hitter Geoffrey time JUCO All-American, ers and each day when we discuss pitching the 1-7 list King. Smith, hitting for third base- “As far as replacing Holly and Kali, I don’t think changes from day-to-day. man Drake Rowton, and King, who you do,” Early noted. “They both were outstanding “I think the team still needs work in every phase of had pinch run for starting DH Guy players and exceptional people. They were two good the game. You never get to the point when you think Halbert two innings earlier, had ones—and we may have to alter our approach some. you don’t need to keep improving. When I look at our both singled earlier in the inning. “For power, I think I could say McKenzie Rice. She has personnel I think we should have a potent hitting line- The Weevils led throughout most led the team in hitting the past two seasons and hit some up. I think defensively we will make plays. of the game in Arkadelphia, starting key home runs for us last season. We lost 28 home runs “Again, I think teams that have played have an ad- with a home run to left fi eld by Hal- from last year with Holly and Kali fi nishing their careers. vantage at this time but as we play games things tend bert in the top of the second inning. “There are some other possibilities, though. Korie to balance out. I also have a saying, ‘If you can play Left fi elder Lathan McFadden fol- Parker has home run power and Kali Bolter hit nine as you can play,’ you have to block out intangibles and lowed with a sacrifi ce bunt, scoring a freshman last season. Freshmen Maranda Clendenin just do your job.” Rios, to give UAM a 2-0 lead. Ouachita scratched across its fi rst run in the bottom of the frame but the Weevils double their run production in the top of the third when McFadden’s sacrifi ce fl y plated Rowton and shortstop Nick Piraino’s single drove in Rios. The Tigers scored single runs in the fourth and fi fth innings to draw within one, but Piraino laid down a sacrifi ce bunt in the seventh to give UAM a 5-3 advantage. Ouachita tied the game in the bottom of the seventh, thanks to a UAM error, a double and a single, but that just set the stage for Rios’ extra-inning heroics. Saturday, errors proved costly for the hosts in the fi rst game and Central Oklahoma simply outlasted UAM in the nightcap to claim the pair of one-run victories. “I thought it was two good teams that played two good games,” Har- vey said after the UCO twinbill. File photo “We had our chances to win, but TOP COACH John Harvey receives congratulation after a GAC Champion- they pitched really well and made ship Tournament win in 2016. Harvey is now the winningest baseball coach big pitches when they needed to. in UAM history. “It was good to see our pitch- ers throw really well. (All-Amer- still do, but we did not play well “Even though we lost twice, I ican Braden) Chambers picked offensively on Saturday. We just was very encouraged by a lot of up where he left off last year. He need to understand that offense is things that were concerning going didn’t give up any earned runs. a lot more than just standing at the in. There’s no doubt in my that. We Our defense played well, with the exception of one inning. The two plate and swinging. It’s about mak- will get it our offense fi gured out, catchers, Gentry Ford and Brady ing adjustments, plate discipline but hopefully it’s sooner rather than Weiss, played well. and slowing things down when the later.” “We felt really good about our game speeds up. 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AGFC looking for partners and Fish Commission Fisheries Biol- regulations, stocking, habitat, and any pleted management plan and solicit fi nal Before purposely getting lost, it’s to search for spotted skunks ogists will host a public input meeting other concerns directly related to fi shing input. The AGFC encourages all anglers important to make some preparations. Tell regarding fi sheries management on Lake on Lake Chicot. There will be a short interested in Lake Chicot to attend both LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Game someone of your plans, and when you Chicot. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. presentation of the current status of the of these meetings. For questions, call the and Fish Commission is beginning a citi- plan to return. It’s best to choose an area at the Lake Village Expo. fi shery followed by a period of struc- Commission’s Monticello regional of- zen-science project to establish the current with defi nite boundaries, like rivers, roads, The Commission is currently revising tured public input concerning manage- fi ce at 877-367-3559. range of spotted skunks in Arkansas, and power lines or railroad tracks. You’ll also is looking for volunteers to help. You need permission on private land; you also don’t have to worry about coming home should check regulations on public lands. were caught and that second 11-pounder. schools to compete a little closer to home with a foul odor, as all the observation will The idea is to explore the area without fact, you might even enjoy it. I’ve already weighed in a 10-pounder and before going to the state championship.” be done via trail camera. constantly worrying about getting out It’s a good idea to carry a GPS and a few smaller ones that were over fi ve “We’re looking for people who own in time for supper. Roam as you desire, maybe a cell phone just in case you’re This year, two additional regional tour- pounds Monday, too.” game cameras to place them specifi cally check your compass or needed. Gone are the days when men nament locations were added to accom- At 752 acres, Atkins doesn’t appeal to capture images of this uncommon Ar- GPS if you’re curious wandered for weeks in the woods without modate continued growth. By the time the to many anglers used to chasing bass on kansas animal,” said Blake Sasse, AGFC about your exact communication. Nowadays, there is an last arrow is fi red on tournament day, Gray the giant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers location, but plan on expectation of availability on almost all of expects to have scores submitted from biologist. “This is a great way to keep reservoirs in The Natural State. It isn’t spending a night or two us. That’s why getting back to nature for nearly 6,000 youths. using those game cameras outside of deer large enough to host large-scale fi shing in the bush. A small a day or two, sleeping under the stars and “The fi rst fl ights will get started at season and enjoy all the outdoors has to tent can be carried soaking up the solitude of the woodlands tournaments, and the fl ooded timber 8:30 a.m., and we have fl ights scheduled offer.” with a day pack, or in is a good way to calm your mind, feed that’s still standing just under the lake’s every hour with dozens of schools in each Participants will be given directions on cool weather, a lean-to your soul and get a break from the racket surface can be a hazard to boats running fl ight,” Gray said. “We have divisions how to place the cameras and the best bait CHARLES might do as well. Carry and bustle of civilized life. fast outside of the boating lanes. The lake for elementary-, middle school- and high to use to attract spotted skunks. The cam- a sleeping pad or make Florida-strain bass is ideal for anyone looking for a good school-aged archers, so it’s going to be a eras should be out for at least 21 nights BRIDWELL fi shing experience complete with a chance busy day.” with the volunteer checking the site and a bed of pine boughs. bending rods at Lake Atkins ARKANSAS Before you step off at trophy bass and a guaranteed good Other tournament host sites will be: downloading photos on a weekly basis. OUTDOORS the road, though, take ATKINS—Lake Atkins in Pope County meal and hospitality at Lucky Landing • Region 1–Bergman School, 8949 Participants will need to have permission a good look at a map has been one of the top lakes to watch Bait Shop. Pulling into the launch, you’re Arkansas Highway 7 North, Bergman of the landowner to place game cameras, of the area. Print one off the Internet and for the possibility of a new state record just as likely to see a kayak or johnboat • Region 2–Valley Springs School, 7349 own at least one game camera and prefer- orient yourself and your compass to your largemouth bass for the last decade. That launching into the water as you are a School Street, Valley Springs ably possess a GPS unit or other method map. Then, as you wander, try to follow search for massive bass intensifi ed last 20-foot fi berglass bass boat. With fi shing • Region 3–Hillcrest High School, 180 with which the geographic coordinates of a compass course through the woods to a week, when two largemouth in excess piers, accesses and jetties placed around School Street, Lynn the camera sites can be obtained. terrain feature like a hill, clearing or bend of 11 pounds were caught from the same the lake, bank angling is an excellent • Region 4–Greene County Tech Spotted skunks are smaller than their in a stream. Study map use before you go fi shing pier only a week apart. option as well. School, 5207 West Kings Highway, striped cousins, about the size of a large if you’re not familiar with orienteering. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- Lake Atkins was originally impounded Paragould squirrel. They are black with a white patch You’ll learn to stop before sundown, sion lake is responsible for a few dou- in 1956, but owes its recent revival to a • Region 5–Clarksville High School, on their forehead, a white patch in front fi nd a place for the night and make your ble-digit fi sh each year, but the last few drawdown and renovation project in the 1703 Clark Road, Clarksville of each ear and blotches of white on their camp before darkness falls. A small kettle weeks have seen more trophy-class bass early 2000s. Yearly stocking of Florida • Region 6–Pangburn School, 1100 body. They have long, bushy tails tipped can boil water from a creek to make it safe pulled from the water than usual. Sharon bass have made it a good place for trophy Short Street, Pangburn in white. Their most notable feature is enough to drink, and hot coffee, tea, soup Vinson, owner of Lucky Landing Bait bass, with some of them nearing 14 years • Region 7–Bethel Middle School, 5415 the tendency to warn anything it sees as or a freeze-dried meal can be mighty good Shop, said the last month or so has been a of age. (AGFC Press Services) Northlake Road, Alexander threatening by making a quick series of in the woods. bit of a phenomenon. Archery in the Schools • Region 8–Joe T. Robinson High handstands before spraying its musk. Don’t forget to carry and use repellents “The fi shing reports haven’t been that regionals Saturday School, 21501 Arkansas Highway 10, Spotted skunks never were abundant for mosquitoes, chiggers and ticks. In great, but all of the sudden the bass went Little Rock in Arkansas, but were once found across warmer weather, you’ll also have to deal crazy,” Vinson said. “You don’t even need LITTLE ROCK—Drew Central High • Region 9–South Pike County School, the state. They now are seen mostly in the with spiders, other crawling pests and a boat. Almost all of the action has been School will be among the 12 schools 621 East Cherry Street, Delight Ozarks and Ouachitas. The cause of the maybe even snakes. right here by the pier.” throughout the state sponsoring an Ar- • Region 10–Hill Farm Elementary decline hasn’t been determined, but possi- Why get lost on purpose? Mostly, it’s Vinson says most of the successful an- kansas National Archery in the Schools School, 500 Hill Farm Road, Bryant ble explanations include loss of farm and an exercise in staying found. If you plan to glers have been using shad netted from the Program’s 2017 regional tournament • Region 11–Hamburg School, 1109 fencerow habitat, pesticides and disease. sleep in the woods a night or two, even on lake to catch their fi sh. Those that can’t Saturday. ANASP was established by the Cub Drive, Hamburg They live in open fi elds, prairies, a 1,000 acres, you’ll fi nd it’s easier to get catch their own shad still do pretty well Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in The top three teams in each division croplands, farmyards, forest edges and around and navigate than you may have with bass minnows purchased at the bait 2008 and has grown tremendously in the from each regional will be invited to the woodlands. They prefer rocky outcrops thought. It builds confi dence, teaches one shop, right next to the pier. nine years since its inception. ANASP state championship, March 3-4, in and ledges where natural rock cavities how to use a map and compass, and helps “The crappie usually come to the cove “We have about 550 schools partic- Hot Springs. An additional 12 teams rep- and crevices provide shelter and den sites. qualm the fears usually associated with next to the pier when the shad come in,” ipating in the program throughout the resenting the host schools of the regional They are mainly nocturnal and feed on being lost and alone. Vinson noted. “But this year they didn’t. state,” said Curtis Gray, AGFC program tournaments will be given entry into the small mammals, insects, birds, fruits, nuts Right now is a good time to look for Instead, these bass have shown up.” coordinator. “That’s about 50 percent of state championship. and small lizards and snakes. They are shed antlers, and maybe do a little squirrel The action really cranked up Monday, the schools in Arkansas, and we’re always “Each school gets one at-large bid agile climbers and can run up and down hunting. Stuff a backpack with some mini- Jan. 23, when one angler wrestled an looking to add more.” for hosting, and they get to keep all the trees like a squirrel. Their main diet of mal gear, dress for the weather, carry some 11.7-pound. fi sh to the public fi shing pier The program’s growth spurred the proceeds from admission and concession mice shifts to insects and grubs in the freeze-dried meals, water and a kettle to next to the boat ramp. Over the next week, change from one statewide meet a year to stands during the regionals,” Gray said. summer, making them benefi cial creatures boil water. Include a knife or hatchet for the action was slow, but the size of the regional qualifi ers in 2013. “The at-large bid usually isn’t an issue, to have around. making a shelter and some cord or rope. fi sh caught more than made up for it. Then “We just couldn’t handle the volume of as many of the host schools also end up Visit survey.agfc.com to sign up for the Explore, wander, and sleep where sunset things opened up again on Friday. students coming to compete in a two-day doing very well in the meet. Home-fi eld project. Selected respondents will be sent fi nds you. It will change forever your “Last Friday was really, really good,” event any longer,” Gray said. “And the advantage is pretty big in this archery applications and further instructions on feelings about being lost in the woods. In Atkins said. “Several fi sh over fi ve pounds regional tournaments offer a chance for format, because all the surroundings are how to participate. (AGFC Press Services) AGFC adds 838 acres for outdoors enthusiasts in 2016 Nature Center announces free events Special to the Advance Special to the Advance The AGFC also added 607 AGFC’s wildlife biologists when acres to Frog Bayou WMA in they see some small tracts of Beginning with a Nature Craft show featuring opossums, the Delta LITTLE ROCK—The Arkan- Crawford County. The expan- land for sale that would be nice Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Road in Pine Bluff, will be sas Game and Fish Commis- sion nearly doubled the popular to have in public ownership, but offering free programs throughout February and March. sion expanded opportunities for waterfowl hunting area’s previ- Crow explains that many times The event schedule for the upcoming two months includes: hunters, anglers and wildlife ous acreage of 790 acres. The these tracts of land are too small, • Saturday: Nature Craft (Opossums), 11 a.m.; Playing ‘possum watchers to the tune of 838 acres former farm bordering the Ar- too expensive or too isolated to Program, 1 p.m. in 2016. This included a land kansas River’s Ozark Pool has be of benefit as public land. • Feb. 18: Birds of Prey program, 11 a.m. donation of 61 acres for a new been extremely popular since “We are always looking for • Feb. 25: Nature Craft (Daffodil pots), 1 p.m. northwest Arkansas education its establishment in 2005. Last ways to increase the amount of • March 11: Plant swap, 10 a.m. (fi rst one of the year, others will be center, 10 acres for a new access Newsletters year’s purchase was the first public opportunities for Arkan- each second Saturday of the month March through October) to Crooked Creek, and 767 acres phase in an overall 1,390-acre sans to enjoy the outdoors,” said • March 18: Nature Craft (paint an Owl), 1 p.m. • March 25: Nature Craft (turtles), 11 a.m.; Turtle Hurdles pro- of additions to existing wildlife split up a particularly long fl oat on expansion of the WMA to be Crow. “We have to look at prop- gram, 1 p.m. management areas. Crooked Creek. The access sits on completed in the next year. erty that can be accessed and The acceptance of a 61-acre Old U.S. Highway 62 west of Yell- “Public access to duck-hunt- used by many people through donation in Benton County ville between Snow and Kelley’s ing areas is scarce in the western the course of the year. We also marks the first solid footing for Slab. portion of the state,” said Luke must make sure funding and a much anticipated northwest Mike Cantrell, AGFC regional Naylor, AGFC waterfowl pro- ability to care for that property Arkansas education center. The gram coordinator. “This addition are available for the future as parcel near the southeast corner maintenance contract coordina- tor says the improved access will will really help offer waterfowl well. It’s not enough to just buy of Wagon Wheel Road and In- hunting opportunities to people property, you have to maintain it terstate 49 in north Springdale cut an eight- to 10-hour float in half for people who don’t want outside the Delta.” for the best interest of the people was transferred from the City of Many people approach the using it.” Midway Marble & Granite is your one-stop shop Springdale and the city’s water to spend all day on the water. and sewer commission. “At the new access, people - a place where you can buy marble, granite and AGFC Director Jeff Crow said, can pull right down to the water quartz countertops, and now introducing tile “Northwest Arkansas is growing on the concrete ramp and unload CASS MARTIN quickly and we need to remember their canoes instead of drag- ÁRRULQJFXVWRPVKRZHUVDQGÀUHSODFHV their continued partnership in Ar- ging,” Cantrell said. “We even REALTY kansas’s great conservation story. built an experimental canoe Visit today and check out our new showroom! 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2016, 7A All-State selection, sec- • Miles Fodrie (6-0, 290), SIGNINGS ond-team preseason All-Arkansas off ensive line; Sugar Land, Texas selection, set high school record for Dulles High School Continued from Page 1C 2017 UAM football signees total yards in 2015 season. Voted among top three centers in • Malik Estell (6-1, 175), de- district, All-District selection, three- off ensive/defensive line; Des Arc fensive back; Hooks, Texas High year team captain. NAME POS HT WT HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) High School School • Anthony Ford (6-0, 200), Chance Anderson LB 6-2 245 Lafayette, La. (Lafayette HS) 2017 East All-Star selection, First-team All-Defensive Back linebacker; Covington, La. High Dazerius Bohanna DB 5-11 190 Cordova, Tenn. (Cordova HS) 2016 All-State, 2015 All-Confer- selection for four years, MVost Valu- School Jackson Bray OT 6-0 255 Rogers (Rogers HS) ence. able Player for three years, All-Area First-team All-District, fi rst-team Devonta Brown OL/DL 6-4 265 Warren (Warren HS) • Alex Day (5-9, 200), running selection, All-District selection. All-Metro, fi rst-team All-State, team Caleb Canady QB 6-1 170 Morrilton (Morrilton HS) back; North Little Rock High • Jaylon Faire (5-8, 175), wide captain. School receiver; Northeast Mississippi • Grimes (6-1, 255), off ensive Justin Christopher DL 6-3 240 Horn Lake, Miss. (Horn Lake HS) 2016 Landers Award nominee, Community College line; Prescott High School Kelvin Cohen OL/DL 6-3 300 Des Arc (Des Arc HS) Hooten’s award fi nalist in 2015 and From Armory, Miss. 2016 3A State Champion, two- Alex Day RB 5-9 200 North Little Rock (North Little Rock HS) time All-District selection, 2016 Malik Estell DB 6-1 175 Hooks, Texas (Hooks HS) All-State selection, 2016 All-Area Jaylon Faire* WR 5-8 175 Armory, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC) fi rst team. Miles Fodrie OL 6-0 290 Sugar Land, Texas (Dulles HS) 2017 Arkansas college • Melek Hamilton (5-6, 160), Anthony Ford LB 6-0 200 Covington, La. (Covington HS) running back; Kilgore, Texas High Hunter Grimes OL 6-1 255 Prescott (Prescott HS) School Melek Hamilton RB 5-6 160 Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore HS) football signees First-team All-District. • Chris Hargraves (6-0, 195), Chris Hargraves RB 6-0 195 Camden (Fairview HS) running back; Camden Fairview Noah Hildebrand QB 6-0 190 Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches HS) ARKANSAS High School Darrick Jackson DL 6-0 275 White Haven, Tenn. ( White Haven HS) NAME POS HT WT HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) All-Conference selection in both Michael Jenkins DL 6-0 265 Crossett (Crossett HS) Kirby Adcock OL 6-5 300 Nashville (Nashville HS) 2015 and 2016, All-State selection Deon Knox* DB 5-10 175 Grenada, Miss. (Itawamba CC) Maleek Barkley WR 5-11 186 Austin, Texas (Lake Travis HS) in 2016. LaWayne Lenoir* OL 6-4 320 Tylertown, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Jarrod Barnes WR 5-11 172 Cabot (Cabot HS) • Noah Hildebrand (6-0, 190) Kameron Levingston ATH 5-8 185 Texarkana, Texas (Liberty-Eylau HS) Montaric Brown S 6-0 175 Ashdown (Ashdown HS) quarterback; Nacogdoches, Tex- Corbin Malone WR 5-11 195 Tioga, La. (Tioga HS) Chevin Calloway CB 5-11 183 Dallas (Bishop Dunne HS as High School Ty Clary OL 6-4 285 Fayetteville (Fayetteville HS) In football: three-year starter, Darien Mitchell OL 6-3 280 Minden, La. (Minden HS) Shane Clenin OL 6-6 295 Festus, Mo. (Jeff erson HS) three-time All-District, All-City; in Cameron Morgan LB 6-0 245 Minden, La. (Minden HS) Kamren Curl CB 6-2 175 Muskogee, Okla. (Muskogee HS) basketball: two-time All-District, Austin Morse RB/WR 5-7 175 Cabot (Cabot HS) Jordon Curtis DB 6-0 180 Jenks, Okla. (Jenks HS) All-City. Cody Nabors LB 6-1 200 Cabot (Cabot HS) Kyrei Fisher OLB 6-2 235 Tulsa, Okla. (Union HS) • Darrick Jackson (6-0, 275), Obinna Nwachukwu* DB 5-10 185 Kansas City, Mo. (Minot State) Daulton Hyatt QB 6-4 180 Attalla, Ala. (Etowah HS) defensive line; White Haven, Chase Hayden RB 5-11 195 Memphis, Tenn. (St. George’s Ind. School) Brandon Potier LB 6-2 210 New Iberia, La. (Catholic HS) Tenn. High School Jaden Salley OL 6-3 245 North Little Rock (North Little Rock HS) Hayden Henry LB 6-3 215 Little Rock (Pulaski Academy) Three-time Best Off ensive Line- Korey Hernandez CB 5-10 170 Atlanta (Cedar Grove HS) Reggie Sanders* OL 6-1 290 Houston (Arkansas Baptist) man award, fi rst-team All-Shelby Koilan Jackson WR 6-3 212 Little Rock (Joe T. Robinson HS) Dylan Scarlett OL 6-3 290 Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore HS) Melvin Johnson II* DE 6-4 246 North Las Vegas (Riverside City College) Metro, fi rst-team All-District, All-State Game selection, State Easton Seidl DL 6-3 245 Cabot (Cabot HS) Jarques McClellion CB 6-0 175 Lake Worth, Fla. (Am. Heritage School) Malika Smith LB 6-2 205 Blytheville (Blytheville HS) Brandon Martin* WR 6-4 205 Monroe, La. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) Champion, All-Region. Derrick Munson LB 5-11 195 New Orleans (Archbishop Rummel HS) • Jenkins (6-0, 265); defensive Mark Smith LS 5-10 175 Camden (Fairview HS) Jonathan Nance* WR 6-2 187 Gulfport, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) line; Crossett High School Dylan Snow DL 6-4 230 Hamburg (Hamburg HS) Jeremy Patton TE 6-6 236 Indianapolis (Arizona Western) Two-time 4A, District 8 All-Con- Tyler Staples* DB 6-1 180 Columbus, Miss. (Holmes CC) Josh Paul LB 6-2 205 Kenner, La. (De La Salle HS) ference player, 2016 All-State in 4A. Kolton Studdard OL 6-6 315 White Hall (White Hall HS) David Porter DE 6-3 240 Little Rock (Joe T. Robinson HS) • Deon Knox (5-10, 175), de- Ty Thomas* LB 6-2 245 Rockwall, Texas (Navarro CC) Gabe Richardson* OLB/DE 6-4 240 Decatur, Ga. (Hutchinson CC) fensive back; Itawamba (Miss.) Uche Utomi DB 6-1 170 Lafayette, La. (Lafayette HS) Dalton Wagner OL 6-9 339 Spring Grove, Ill. (Richmond Burton HS) Community College De’Vion Warren ATH 5-11 176 Monroe, La. (Ouachita Parish HS) From Grenada, Miss. Anthony Walker* LB 6-2 220 Crystal Springs, Miss. (Holmes CC) Maleek Williams RB 6-0 230 Punta Gorda, Fla. (Charlotte HS) • LaWayne Lenoir (6-4, 320), Orrin Walsh* TE 6-2 255 From Madison, Miss. (Holmes CC) ARKANSAS STATE off ensive line; Copiah-Lincoln Freddy Ware OL 6-3 350 Wilson (Rivercrest HS) NAME POS HT WT HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) (Miss.) Community College Jacquan White* LB 6-1 235 Waynesboro, Miss. (Southwest Mississippi Jonathan Adams Jr. WR 6-3 185 Jonesboro (Jonesboro HS) From Tylertown, Mississippi. Gunner Williams TE 6-1 225 Pearl, Miss. (Pearl HS) Tony Adams* DL 6-0 344 Fannin, Miss. (Jones County JC) • Kameron Levingston (5-8, Isaiah Williams LB 6-0 190 Des Arc (Des Arc HS) Ronhen Bingham* DE 6-2 222 Bennettsville, S.C. (Hutchinson CC) 185), athlete; Texarkana, Texas Cole Wood WR 6-3 180 Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore HS) Caleb Bonner DB 6-1 194 Reform, Ala. (Pickens County HS) Liberty-Eylau High School * mid-year transfers (eligible for spring practice) Lanard Bonner*** OL 6-5 330 Birmingham, Ala. (Highland CC) All-American selection, All-Dis- Class 4A, District 8 (Monticello’s conference) and 6-3A (Drew Central’s conference) signees in bold type Marvis Brown OL 6-3 337 Orange, Texas (Tyler CC) trict running back, All-Area running A.J. Cayetano CB 5-10 181 Atlanta (Benjamin E. Mays HS) back. Aldon Clark QB 6-2 180 New Orleans (Edna Carr HS) • Corbin Malone (5-11, 195), Josh Curry DL 6-2 305 Columbus, Ga. (Arizona Western) wide receiver; Tioga, La. High School • Orrin Walsh (6-2, 255), tight • Gunner Williams (6-1, 225), Justin Dutton OL 6-4 305 Guthrie, Okla. (Guthrie HS) School First-team All-District, two-time end; Holmes (Miss.) Community tight end; Pearl, Miss. High Kendrick Edwards** WR 6-5 212 Miami (Arkansas) Two-time fi rst-team All-District All-State honorable mention. College School Dwayne Fisher OL 6-4 345 Marrero, La. (John Ehret HS) and All-Cenla, honorable mention • Easton Seidl (6-3, 245), defen- From Madison, Miss. Two-time fi rst-team All-Region, Tyler Flathau* P 6-0 185 Hattiesburg, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) All-State, high school retired his sive line; Cabot High School • Freddy Ware (6-3, 350), off en- two-time Defensive Lineman of the Jeff erie Gibson S 6-4 195 Hope Mills, N.C. (Arizona Western) jersey. 7A, District 5 All-Conference sive line; Rivercrest High School Year, team captain. Chad Gooden S 6-1 175 Douglasville, Ga. (Douglas County HS) selection, 2015, All-Conference, All- Two-time fi rst-team All-Confer- • Isaiah Williams (6-0, 190), Andre Harris OL 6-5 305 Oklahoma City (Putnam City North HS) • Austin Morse (5-7, 175), run- ning back/wide receiver; Cabot State, All-Star game nominee, 2016. ence, 3A All-State in 2016, Bly- linebacker; Des Arc High School Darreon Jackson S 6-0 200 Derby, Kan. (Coff eyville CC) • Malika Smith (6-2, 205), line- theville Courier News 2016 Farm Bureau 2A Defensive Player Chase Johnson* OL 6-3 286 Olive Branch, Miss. (NW Mississippi CC) High School All-Conference honorable men- backer; Blytheville High School Superteam selection, two-time of the Year, All-State selection, No. Michael Johnson S 6-0 180 Hialeah, Fla. (Mt. San Antonio College) Two-time fi rst-team All-Confer- Kyle Martin*** CB 5-10 175 Wichita, Kan. (Dodge City CC) tion. conference champion, Jonesboro 1 linebacker in 6-2A conference, Hunter Moreton DL 6-1 275 Fort Smith (Southside HS) • Darien Mitchell (6-3, 280), ence, All-State Selection, two-time Sun “Best Under The Sun” 2016 received All-Star Game invitation. Alex Novak*** OL 6-2 266 Fairhope, Ala. (SW Mississippi CC) off ensive line; Minden, La. High All-Blytheville Courier News team Team selection. • Cole Wood (6-3, 180), wide Jaypee Philbert OL 6-5 314 Atlanta (Iowa State) School selection. • Jacquan White (6-1, 235), receiver; Kilgore, Texas High Nour-Eddine Seidnaly* OL 6-5 300 Silver Spring, Md. (Asa College) First-team All-District selection, • Mark Smith (5-10, 175), long linebacker; Southwest Mississip- School Zach Thomas ATH 6-1 181 Reform, Ala. (Pickens County HS) Louisiana High School All-Star snapper; Camden Fairview High pi Community College Two-time All-District selection, Antwon Turnage*** LB 6-3 205 Columbia, Mo. (Dodge City CC) Game selection. School From Waynesboro, Miss. Nokaoi Senior Bowl selection. Larry Wooden S 6-0 180 Hoover, Ala. (Spain Park HS) • Cameron Morgan (6-0, 245), Two-time 5A, District 7 All-District UAPB linebacker; Minden, La. High selection, 2016 All-State selection. 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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION JEREMY E. CARTER, PLAINTIFF VS. CHRISTIE L. CARTER, DEFENDANT DR-2016-0151-2 Looking WARNING ORDER The defendant is hereby warned to appear in this court within 30 GD\VIURPWKHGDWHRI¿UVWSXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVRUGHUDQGDQVZHUWKH For Something? FRPSODLQWIRUGLYRUFH¿OHGDJDLQVWKHUE\WKHSODLQWLII)DLOXUHWR¿OH DZULWWHQDQVZHUZLWKLQGD\VPD\UHVXOWLQDQHQWU\RIMXGJPHQW E\GHIDXOWDJDLQVW\RXRURWKHUZLVHEDU\RXIURPDQVZHULQJRUDV- VHUWLQJDQ\GHIHQVH\RXKDYH :,71(66P\KDQGDQGVHDODV&OHUNRIWKH&LUFXLW&RXUWRI'UHZ &RXQW\$UNDQVDVWKLVUGGD\RI)HEUXDU\ V%HYHUO\%XUNV &LUFXLW&OHUN #90823 2/8-2/15 2tpd mmm Find it in our ROD’S TOWING & RECOVERY 1010 Hwy 425 South Monticello, AR 71655 (870) 367-1700 (870) 460-5599 &ODVVL¿HGV NOTICE The following vehicles(s) will be sold, dismantled or destroyed in ¿IWHHQ  GD\VXQOHVVFODLPHGDW5RG¶V7RZLQJDQG5HFRYHU\ Hwy 425 South, Monticello, AR 71655, 870-367-1700.

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