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75¢ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 UA Trustees Hutchinson announces name facility tax cut plan Governor says no aft er Lassiters vital state programs will go unfunded BY JEFF WEAVER tion to UAM,” Hughes noted. “I UAM Vice Chancellor for Advancement have said before that UAM stands Special to the Advance on the shoulders of people like the Last Thursday, the University of Lassiters, who still give their time LITTLE ROCK—Gov. Asa Arkansas Board of Trustees voted and talent to making the university Hutchinson joined legislative unanimously to name the Universi- the best it can be and support our leadership last Wednesday af- ty of Arkansas at Monticello Indoor students in any way they can.” ternoon to announce details of Practice Facility after the school’s Gregg Reep, chairman of the his plan to reduce Arkansas’s former chancellor and his wife, Dr. UAM Board of Visitors, added: “I top marginal tax rate from 6.9 Jack and Judy Lassiter. The request think I can speak on behalf of the percent to 5.9 percent in only was made by Chancellor Karla Board of Visitors when I say that two years. The 5.9 Tax Cut Plan Hughes and the UAM Board of we are thrilled to be able to honor allows the state to lower its tax Visitors after the board’s meeting the Lassiters’ dedication to UAM. rate by a full percentage point held on Oct. 25, 2018. They are special people and we for nearly half the cost of earlier Cliff Gibson of Monticello, a wanted to make sure their support proposals. UA Board trustee, made a motion was recognized for generations to In addition, the plan will sig- to rename the facility during the come.” nificantly flatten and simplify Board’s meeting after Hughes pre- The Indoor Practice Facility in- the state’s top income tax brack- sented the recommendation. The cludes offi ces for UAM’s football et. board quickly and unanimously ap- and baseball coaching staffs, a stu- “I am pleased with the work proved the motion. dent computer lab and study area, that legislators have put in to “I have known Jack and Judy a weight training room, meeting for a very long time and consider help us finalize the 5.9 Income rooms and a 40-yard artifi cial turf them great friends,” Gibson said. “I Tax Cut Plan,” Hutchinson said. fi eld. The building was dedicated am honored to make this motion to “This is the next necessary step rename the Indoor Practice Facili- in 2010. in reforming our tax code so ty after them. Their contribution to “Judy and I are humbled to be that we can compete with other UAM, Monticello and the Univer- recognized by the Trustees, the states in recruiting new business sity of Arkansas system is invalu- Board of Visitors and Dr. Hughes,” and retaining the companies that able.” Jack Lassiter said. “We spent most already are here. Dr. Jack Lassiter retired as of our careers at UAM and are so “This is the third phase in my proud to be a small part in the Uni- tax-reduction plan, which began UAM’s chancellor in 2014 after UAM photos more than 10 years in the position. versity’s success over the years. with the biggest income tax cuts The couple fi rst moved to Monti- “The Indoor Practice Facility is HIGH HONOR The University of in the history of Arkansas in cello in 1977 and spent nearly 28 near and dear to us because it’s a Arkansas system Board of Trustees 2015 and 2017. I want to empha- project that was completed during voted unanimously last week to re- size that under this plan, no one years serving UAM in various roles name the Indoor Practice Facility at on campus. They are currently re- my tenure as Chancellor. I think will pay more in income taxes. the University of Arkansas at Monti- “This plan, combined with the tired and live in Monticello. it gives us a distinct advantage in cello (above) after Dr. Jack and Judy “When several people from recruiting for athletics and it’s a Lassiter (left). Dr. Lassiter served as next reduction in the grocery the community and the Board of unique building for a college of our UAM’s chancellor from 2004-14. tax, will allow more Arkansans Visitors brought up the idea to re- size. It was a labor of love, much The IPF, dedicated in 2010 during to keep more of their paycheck.” name the IPF after Jack and Judy like our time at UAM.” Lassiter’s tenure, will now by known Hutchinson noted the 5.9 Tax I couldn’t imagine a more fi tting A formal naming ceremony will as the Dr. Jack and Judy Lassiter Cut Plan will continue his com- way to recognize their contribu- be announced in the near future. Indoor Practice Facility. mitment to provide substantive tax relief for all Arkansans—and will accomplish this goal with- out cutting funding from major programs like prisons, public DC Gearheads win big at UALR and Russellville schools or the state’s health care system. Since 2015, 90 percent of all Special to the Advance the pit area several times throughout the day. Arkansas taxpayers have re- At the end of the qualifi cation matches, ceived a tax cut. Hutchinson led On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Drew Central the Gearheads were seeded fi rst. DC chose Gearheads competed in their fi rst robotics the initiative to provide tax re- the team from Sheridan High School to be its lief to middle income taxpayers tournament of the year at the University of alliance partner. Defi r had to alter the autono- Arkansas at Little Rock. The Gearheads won by signing the $100 million tax mous code so that the two bots could get the the Design Award, which means that the judg- most from the 15-second autonomous period cut in 2015, the largest income es scored them well on their robot design and in order to make a better alliance. The DC/ tax cut in Arkansas history. engineering notebook. Sheridan alliance won the Victory in the Val- This tax cut was implemented The team made several adjustments during ley Tournament. in 2016. the tournament after losing their fi rst two He also enacted the sec- matches. Drew Central rebounded and won its “It is amazing when all of the Gearheads’ hard work and perseverance comes together at ond-largest income tax cut in next four qualifi cation matches. Arkansas history in 2017 by In the quarterfi nals of the elimination one time,” Eubanks praised. “These students made connections today that will serve them signing the $50 million tax cut rounds, the Gearheads and their team alliance for lower income taxpayers. were in control of the match when the alliance well in their future plans.” This tax cut will be implement- robot backed into the opposition robot and The DC Gearheads not only won tour- pulled their chain off, to receive an automatic nament champions but also the Excellence ed this year. disqualifi cation. Award, the highest award presented in the Cutting the top marginal tax “The Gearheads showed strength and com- VEX Robotics programs. The recipient of rate is the next step in the state’s posure when the referee gave them a DQ,” this award is a team that exemplifi es overall goal to reduce the tax burden for coach Barbie Eubanks said. “A major part excellence in building a high-quality robotics all taxpayers. of robotics is learning how to react and over- program. This team excels in many areas and At 5.9 percent, Arkansas’s come when things do not go your way. The is a shining example of dedication, devotion, top marginal tax rate will be Gearheads took this loss, come back to DC hard work and teamwork. less than Louisiana, will match and made major design adjustments to make Drew Central qualifi ed for both the Arkan- Missouri and will be in line their bot even better.” sas State Vex Robotics tournament on March with the top marginal tax rates In November, the Gearheads designed and 9 and the CREATE U.S. Open tournament in of other states. This economic Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 5-7. Besides developed a v4 robot that was ready for com- Photo courtesy of Barbie Eubanks advantage, combined with the petition when they received their new upgrade Smith, Defi r and Coleman, the Gearheads’ WINNING COMBINATION The Drew Central robotics team (from left to right) is Jacob Hall and state’s low cost of living and do- to v5. At this point, the Gearheads decided to team members are Lane Berryman, Parker Anna Coleman (front row) and Lane Berryman, Hunter Rhodes, Jeremy Smith, Parker Duncan Duncan, Hunter Rhodes and Jacob Hall. ing business, will put Arkansas transition from version 4 to the new v5 Vex and Paden Defi r (back row). on a more competitive econom- robotics. With the transition to v5, the Gear- Eubanks added the DC Gearheads would like to thank their sponsors—as without them ic footing with its surrounding heads basically had to redesign prototypes to tournament. The Vex judges for the tourna- Team captain Jeremy Smith discussed the states. work with the new motors and brain. and the support of the Drew Central School ment were Engineers from Arkansas Nuclear different design aspects of the robot and the See the breakdown and key They had to learn new coding, motor for- District, none of this would be possible. Spon- points of the legislation at mation, and general engineering of the robot One, Arkansas Tech University and Altice. part that each builder played. Paden Defi r, the sors include Ray’s, SeaArk Boats, Atwoods, as v5 only allows eight total motors on the “I feel that it is important that industry and head programmer, explained to the judges ex- Clearawater Paper, The Price Companies, https://t.e2ma.net/click/luhs8e/ bot compared to 12 with v4. Drew Central academic professionals judge notebooks and actly what would happen during the autono- Commercial Bank, Union Bank, B&B Farms, tw883c/xbnxh7c. met many obstacles and brainstormed many interview students as authority fi gures in their mous period and then in driver control. L.D. Long, Inc., Chris’ Hair Care, Drew Cen- Video of the governor’s press different bot confi gurations before settling on fi eld of study,” tournament director Ethan Anna Coleman, the engineering notebook tral Schools, Melissia Vincent, Rusty and conference can be accessed their current bot, which is upgraded to per- Hodge said during the meet. developer, described how she recorded all of Shelly Smith, Teresa Duckworth, Kay Grant, at https://www.youtube.com/ form better after each match. Within minutes of the Gearheads arriving at the prototypes and fi nal design along with Kedran Handly, Karen Withers, Eddie and watch?v=s7Tmj3pSFig and On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Gearheads trav- Russellville, the engineers were at their table the code that the judges would see when they Leona Eubanks, and all students who pur- photos at https://www.flickr. eled to Russellville’s Victory in the Valley and stated, “Your robot is different from the looked to notebook. The judges watched the chased popcorn and funnel cakes on snack com/photos/131231660@N04/ tournament and went undefeated the entire others. Tell us about it.” Gearheads in many matches and came back to days at DC. sets/72157706219821925.
INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B EXTRA! Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C ROVING REPORTERS Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B EXTRA! OUR 148TH YEAR ;OPZ`LHYTLTILYZVM[OL(K]HUJL4VU[PJLSSVUPHUZ[HќHYTLK NUMBER 6 • 24 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW LIHEAP applications THE ROVING The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- tions for Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program winter regular program. The applications will remain open until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility: 1) Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) REPORTERS Proof of an electric or gas bill—or other energy related statement—for regu- lar assistance. Applications will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (offi ces are closed on Friday). For more information, contact either Andrea Crowder, Drew County SEACAC rep- resentative, at 870-460-0842 or SEACAC Central Offi ce LIHEAP Program Look who we found this week! Director Carolyn Davis at 870-226-2668, extension 307. Crowder’s offi ce is located in the Monticello Department of Human Services building, 444 U.S. ALWAYS WORKING Highway 425 North. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 108 West College Avenue, will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events or for more information, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Support for local schools Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. Call the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. Library after-school program The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, is conducting its after-school program. This program is off ered from August to May from 3:30-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. These activities are free for children. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Jennifer at 870-367-8583. Grecian Tour sign-up A Grecian Odyssey student educational tour is being off ered for nine days in June 2019. Students from any school district grades 7-12 are eligible to travel, as well as are college students. Parents and family members are eli- gible to travel with the student. For more information, contact Eva Arrington at 870-224-6545. Now streaming “A Southern Gothic Tale” a feature fi lm that takes place at Monticello’s own, The Allen House, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The fi lm can also be rented or purchased digitally at Amazon.com. The fi lm features local actors. Best Care Connected: 5 hours online The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Research and Extension Department is off ering a course in Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships through Eff ective Communication through Monday, Sept. 16. To enroll, visit courses.uaex.edu. For more information, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. THROUGH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ‘Better Hearing for the New Year’ open house Natural Hearing Center, 127 North Park Drive, will be hosting a “Better Hearing for the New Year” open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Thursday. Those interested will receive free electronic hearing screenings and ear scans as part of a complete inspection of their ear canals and ear- drums. National known hearing aid expert Andrew Hedley will be off ering his services at no charge. If a person already has hearing aids, the devices Vicki Kelly/Advance-Monticellonian will be cleaned and checked at no charge. All may also be among the fi rst GETTING SUPPLIES Chip Lang (left) and Parker Wells of McGehee were spotted at Drew Farm Supply picking up some things to help in do-it-yourself to try Audibel’s fi rst-to-world Via Al hearing technology, of which Nation- projects around the house. al Hearing Centers has been chosen to be the exclusive provider in the Monticello market. For more information or to register, contact the center at 870-477-6039 as soon as possible. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 The Great I Am Temple college kickback The Great I Am Temple Church, 300 North Main Street, is hosting a College Kickback from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. The church, led by pastors Jerome and Clarissa Pace, has opened their doors to all college students to be a support to them naturally and spiritually. The ministry started the College Night Socials in November 2018 as an outreach to online students and campus students of all ages. They have presented information and training on scholarships and FAFSA. Valentine’s Day is this month and the church just wants to show them love. For more information, contact the church at 870-460-5999, email [email protected] or visit tgiatemple.org. Delta Sigma Theta Red Gala The Southeast Arkansas alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorori- ty, Inc. will present a Red Gala Saturday at the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center. Jazz music and food will begin at 6 p.m. in the Spencer Gallery, with Love Songs set for 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. For- mal attire is required. Tickets are $25 per person ($15 for students) or $40 per couple ($20 for student couples). For more information, contact Tiff any D. Cooper at [email protected]. Cane Creek Longbeards annual banquet The Cane Creek Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Fed- eration will be hosting its 22nd annual banquet and auction Saturday at the Star City Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing merchandise and games. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and will be catered by Wood’s Catering with catfi sh, chicken and pork. The live auction will follow with the silent auction ongoing through dinner. Tickets are on sale at Ratterree’s Pawn and Surplus, at the corner of U.S. Highway 425 and Arkansas Highway 11 South in Star City. Sponsor memberships are $275, couples are $65, single tickets are $50 and children’s (17 and under) tickets are $15. The ticket includes a membership and meal–and attendees must have tickets. Corporate tables are $585 and includes eight memberships and meals with the business name on the table. Other upper level promotions are available. Local scholarship donations can also be made. For tickets to the event, contact Audrey Bush at 870-370-8484 or Ratterree’s Pawn and Surplus at 870-628-4767. Live auction items can be viewed at the NWTF national web site, www.nwtf.org. For more information, contact Judy Story 870-628-3142 or 870-370-0290. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Lacey Cemetery Association meeting The Lacey Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Lacey Methodist Church. All interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, contact Roy A. White at 870-723-0782. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Drew Central kindergarten/preschool registration If parents have a child or children that will be attending Drew Central kindergarten or preschool next year, registration day is from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Drew Central Elementary School library. In order to make plans for testing and to determine class size, DCE Principal Trudy Jackson said, the school needs to know how many children will be attending kin- dergarten next year. Parents should bring the child’s Social Security card, birth certifi cate and shot record, and—for preschool only—proof of income is required. Parents should bring their last four check stubs or a W-2 form. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old and preschool student 3 years old on or before Aug. 1. NOTE: May 1 is the deadline for Freedom of Choice if families live outside the Drew Central School District. For more information, contact 870-367-6893. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 ‘A Night to Remember’ The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host “A Night to Remember” at either 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. for Valentine’s Day on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Trotter House Bed and Breakfast, 404 North Main Street. There will be a three-course meal at a table for two with live entertainment. Tickets are $50 per single or $95 per couple. The Trotter House is also off ering a one-night package for $150 that includes a room and dinner or two—and a continen- tal breakfast the next morning. Gifts (wrapped chocolates or fl uff y robes or blankets) will be available for that special someone. For more information, call 870-460-1412. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 MDCCC/MEDC annual awards banquet The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce/Monticello Economic Development Commission annual community awards banquet is set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s John F. Gibson University Center. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table seating for eight. For more information, call the chamber offi ce at 870-367-6741. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Go Red for Women Gala The annual Go Red for Women Gala is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the First Assembly of God Church, 915 U.S. Highway 425 North. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 each or $60 for table seating for eight. All ladies are encouraged to dress up in their fi nest red and join in an evening of fun, food, information and door prizes. 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Special to the Advance temperatures like this can cause serious Other signs may include a lack of it’s important to make sure that carbon emergency department.” risk to your health. Make sure you are sensation in the affected area; and skin monoxide detectors are working, you More health and safety tips are avail- WASHINGTON—Temperatures will ready, make sure your home is ready that appears waxy, cold to the touch or are using heaters or radiators safely and able at www.emergencycareforyou.org. plummet across much of the country and do not stay outside if you don’t discolored (flushed, white, gray, yel- appropriately. Now is the time to make ACEP is the national medical special- and some areas may even see some of have to be out.” low, blue or purple). sure your pets are accounted for and ty society representing emergency med- the coldest temperatures on record. The Friedman adds that even a few min- To prevent hypothermia, avoid pro- safe. icine. ACEP is committed to advancing nation’s emergency physicians warn utes in the severe cold that is predicted longed exposure to the cold, ensure ad- “If you must go outside, do so spar- emergency care through continuing ed- that this could be potentially life-threat- can cause frostbite and hypothermia. equate heating, and dress appropriately ingly and dress appropriately for the ucation, research and public education. ening and urge people to prepare now. Symptoms of hypothermia include: for the environment and circumstances. cold,” Friedman said. “Check on your Headquartered in Dallas, ACEP has “The cold in certain parts of the • Slurred speech In addition, avoid excessive alcohol friends and loved ones and be particu- 53 chapters representing each state, as country is not just uncomfortable— • Sluggishness consumption and the use of illegal sub- larly mindful of vulnerable people— well as Puerto Rico and the District it’s downright dangerous,” said Vidor • Confusion stances, which can increase the risk of children, the elderly or people that may of Columbia. A Government Services Friedman, MD, FACEP, president of the • Shallow, slow breathing hypothermia. have nowhere safe or warm to go. If Chapter represents emergency physi- American College of Emergency Phy- • Unusual behavior As temperatures drop, it’s more like- you think you are having an emergen- cians employed by military branches sicians. “Even a few minutes in cold • Slow, irregular heartbeat ly that people stay inside. In the house, cy, please call 911 or go to the nearest and other government agencies. ADE launches R.I.S.E. spotlight campaign
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LITTLE ROCK—Learning to read is a rewarding experience, but when community partners provide additional support, everyone benefi ts. To aid in the sharing of best practices and promote commu- nity collaboration, the Arkansas Department of Education launched the R.I.S.E. Spotlight campaign Tuesday. Through this social media campaign, ADE will shine the R.I.S.E. Spotlight each month on a partner that is actively engaging the community in reading. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education launched R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Ar- kansas in January 2017. The initiative focuses on three main goals: strengthen reading instruction, create community collaboration, and build a culture of reading. The R.I.S.E. Spotlight campaign focuses on the second goal. “Community support and collaboration is essential to the success of any initiative, and never is that more important than when pro- moting the importance of reading” Hutchinson said. “Through the R.I.S.E. Spotlight campaign, ADE is highlighting partners who are doing exceptional things to encourage reading in the community. I commend both the department and these partners for sharing best practices, and I encourage others to do the same.” AR Kids Read, a nonprofi t that connects struggling readers with volunteer tutors, is the fi rst partner organization that will be featured through the R.I.S.E. Spotlight campaign. Information about the or- ganization is available on the ADE website at https://bit.ly/2Tsit8S. ADE also will post and share information each Tuesday on Face- book, Twitter, and Instagram using #RISEArkansas. Since the launch of R.I.S.E. Arkansas more than 10,000 kinder- Special to the Advance garten through twelfth-grade teachers around the state have received COMMONC FOLK, a dulcimer band from Mountain Home, will be in Southeast Arkansas the week of Feb. 18. intensive training in the science of reading instructional practices, and more than 350 schools were named R.I.S.E. Schools for their commitment to promoting a culture of reading. To learn more about R.I.S.E. Arkansas, visit www.risearkansas.org. Program for qualifying on computer exam continued Dulcimer band to make SEARK appearances
LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Department of Education an- including the Crossett Public Library (4 p.m. al Champion Mountain Dulcimer Player and nounced the extension of the Arkansas Advanced Placement Com- SpecialS to the Advance on Feb. 19), Paul Michaels in Lake Village has retired to Mountain View from Kansas puter Science A Incentive Program for the 2018-2019 school year. (4-6 p.m. on Feb. 20), Rob Reep’s Art Studio City, Mo. The purpose of the incentive program is to increase the number of Traveling from Mountain View and La- on Main Street in Warren (5-6 p.m. on Feb. Grace Stormont (guitar, clawhammered qualifying scores (3, 4 or 5) on AP Computer Science A exams. Crosse,C Wis., the sounds of dulcimer, penny 21) and the Monticello Coffee Company banjo, vocals) is a full-time, profession- Under the fi rst year of this incentive program, 155 students in 35 whistle,w clawhammer banjo and hauntingly Arkansas schools earned $103,550 for exams taken in 2017-2018. beautifulb vocals will descend upon South- (4:30 p.m. on Feb. 22). al musician for the Ozark Folk Center in Through this program, Arkansas public school students and easte Arkansas the week of Feb. 18. The Common Folk is comprised of three phe- Mountain View, her hometown. She has a schools may be eligible to receive a monetary incentive when the groupg Common Folk, which formed through nomenal musicians who met and first per- recording history (available on YouTube), as student earns one computer science fl ex credit for successfully com- ana event at the Ozark Folk Center, will pro- formed together at the Ozark Folk Center, well as a passion for teaching and perform- pleting an AP Computer Science A course and earns a qualifying videv multiple performances for children and where they were each teaching and per- ing music. score on the AP exam taken between Aug. 1, 2018 and May 30. adultsa in communities across Southeast Ar- forming. Judson Steinback (dulcimer, per- At their core, the group says they love This program will not apply to the AP Computer Science Principles kansas.k cussion, penny whistle) grew up in Chicago playing traditional music and are thrilled exam or any other AP exam. The tiered rewards are as follows: Through the Students Majoring in the but spent his summers in Mountain Home with the opportunity to share their collab- • For a qualifying score of 5 on the AP Computer Science A ArtsA program of Southeast Arkansas Con- visiting his grandparents with many fond orative efforts in carrying on the tradition- exam, an Arkansas public school student can receive $1,000, with certc Association, school-age children from memories of old-time music on town squares al music of the Ozarks with influences of the school receiving $250. SEARK’s seven counties will attend per- and time spent on the Buffalo River. Now a Appalacia and the earlier Irish and African • For a qualifying score of 4 on the AP Computer Science A formancesf during their normal school day resident of Wisconsin, he teaches music and music that influenced traditional American exam, an Arkansas public school student can receive $750, with the throughoutt the week of the tour. performs across the country. folk music. Sharing cultural Arkansas histo- school receiving $150. In the evenings, Common Folk will per- Dwayne Porcherfield (dulcimer, guitar, ry through traditional, old-time Ozark music • For a qualifying score of 3 on the AP Computer Science A formf at various venues for the general public clawhammered banjo) is the former Nation- is the heartbeat of their work. exam, an Arkansas public school student can receive $250, with the school receiving $50. Student scores will be verifi ed by offi cial College Board data shared with the ADE during the summer of 2019. YOU CAN’T Let Virginia or Jared help you with your real estate needs! ALWAYS Call 870-224-4040 or visit www.monticellorealtyproperties.com today! COUNT ON THE
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Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. building of the IPF. more reputable material placed on the Internet. Last Naming buildings after people can gen- Other opinions on this page may not Dr. Karla Hughes, the current UAM month’s Monticello City Council meeting—and the erate controversy, as people may debate refl ect this view. Chancellor, seems to be open to honor- brewing controversy over renaming a section of U.S. Highway 278/Gaines Street for Dr. Martin Luther King whether the commemorated individual years in the position. The couple fi rst ing those who have built the university Jr.—set me on a search of: “Just who was Mr. or Mrs. merits that honor. moved to Monticello in 1977 and spent into what it is today and we commend Gaines?” Streets named after Dr. King can be found in many No such debate is warranted by any- nearly 28 years serving UAM in various her for her forward thinking. It was she American cities, and I have no problem with that. Na- one, though, after the University of roles on campus. They are currently re- who convinced (although, like the Las- tional Geographic’s website reports that, now, more than Arkansas system Board of Trustees’ siters, it didn’t take much convincing) 1,000 roadways worldwide honor Dr. King, a refl ection tired but are still big parts of our commu- of his enduring impact across cultures. What concerns latest move on behalf of the University nity. the UA Board to rename Blossoms Field me is that Monticello may be eras- of Arkansas at Monticello. We can think The Indoor Practice Facility includes after the late Alvy Early. ing part of its history in affording the slain civil rights leader his due. of no better people to be so honored than offi ces for UAM’s football and baseball Come March 1 when the UAM softball Thanks to the Drew County Dr. Jack and Judy Lassiter. coaching staffs, a student computer lab team plays its fi rst 2019 game at home, Archives and Mrs. Bettye Kellum, The Indoor Practice Facility at UAM and study area, a weight training room, the Blossoms will christen Alvy Early I found a part of our city’s history to be Gaines Street. Around 1833, is now the Dr. Jack and Judy Lassiter meeting rooms and a 40-yard artifi cial Softball Field. We only wish—and Dr. when Drew County was being Indoor Practice Facility. We applaud the turf fi eld. The building was dedicated in Hughes has heard us say it before—the settled and long before there was UA Board’s decision in this. 2010, during Dr. Jack’s time as Chan- entire athletic complex could be named HAROLD any thought of a town named Mon- COGGINS ticello, there existed a Mississippi Dr. Jack Lassiter retired as UAM’s cellor. A devoted fan of all Boll Weevil after the winningest college coach in River landing for boats known as EDITOR’S chancellor in 2014 after more than 10 and Cotton Blossom sports—and stu- Arkansas. IDLINGS Gaines Landing in what would later become Chicot County. According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, the area had a number of important ports on the lower portion of the Mississippi. Big issues get One of these was Gaines Landing, named for Ben P. Gaines, R.M. Gaines and William H. Gaines, who had attention, may settled the area. This was one of the chief ports on the lower Mississippi from 1830-80. Gaines Landing, built for shipping cotton and im- go before vote portant goods, became valuable to those heading west. The road leading from Gaines Landing—through what During this fourth week of would come to be known as Chicot, Desha, Drew, Brad- the 2019 Regular Session, we ley and Ouachita counties—to Camden was one of the expect to review and possibly few roads leading inland away from the river, making it vote on big issues such as tax important to settlers, immigrants and merchants alike. cuts and teacher salaries. The Tradition has it that road went through Monticello. House Education Commit- An article I found written by the late Sheilla Lamp- tee will consider House Bill kin, known far and wide in this area for not her love of 1145, titled the Teacher Salary history but her expertise in it, goes deeper. Mrs. Sheilla Enhancement Act. This legisla- wrote in 2011: tion would raise the minimum “When Drew County was being settled in the early starting teacher salaries from to mid-19th century, a trail/road was laid out between $31,400 to $36,000 over a Gaines Landing on the Mississippi River and Indepen- four-year period. The minimum dence (a town later to become known as Monticello). salary is adjusted based on the The road was designated to be a freighters’ roadway number of years of experience. and stage line route from Gaines Landing through Inde- Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax pendence to Camden. It was called the Gaines Landing cut proposal has been filed as Road. Senate Bill 211. If it becomes “Freight was hauled overland from the river down law, it will cut the state’s top this road to the outlying settlements, but the road was individual income tax rate from also a road for settlers who came to Gaines Landing by 6.9 percent to 5.9 percent. The boat, then hauled their belongings west to and through reduction the Drew County area. A stagecoach line was begun would be and soon mail was also being delivered along the road. phased-in over “In 1849, when the city of Monticello was laid out, a two-year the portion of the road through town was named Jef- period. ferson Street, but was traditionally called Gaines Street Funding for despite the fact that it did not follow the entire original our state high- roadbed to Independence. Even so, the street name Tax proposal good for all concerned way system was soon changed to Gaines Street to satisfy popular also remains opinion.” a big topic of I announced the details of my 5.9 Tax ations for a chief executive offi cer who is My plan requires only two years to hit LEANNE After Alderman Craig McRae expressed some consideration. Cut at a news conference last week and, looking to expand to another state. BURCH concerns last month over whether renaming Gaines 5.9 percent. In 2020, the rate will drop to Last week, the Street would be the best choice, the city council decided a few hours later, Sen. Jonathan Dismang Legislators, members of my staff 6.6 percent, and in 2021, we will make ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT House Public to refer the matter to a committee. The Martin Luther (R-Beebe) fi led Senate Bill 211, the fi rst and fi nancial experts at the Department the goal of dropping it to 5.9 percent. Transportation King Jr. Exploratory Committee, comprised of McRae step in making the tax cut law. Rep. Joe of Finance and Administration spent The cost to the state is $97 million, Committee and fellow aldermen Cedric Leonard, Michael James Jett (R-Success) is the lead sponsor on uncounted hours over several weeks to which is $100 million less than the cost heard testimony from the direc- and Al Peer, was to meet tonight but the meeting was the House side. produce this plan. of previous plans. And the plan will sig- tor of the Arkansas Department postponed and has yet to be rescheduled. This is the third When a state cuts taxes, of course, that nifi cantly fl atten and simplify the state’s of Transportation, who told The number of streets named after King is increasing phase of my three- means that our economic growth must top income tax bracket. the committee that the agency every year and I’m in no way suggesting Monticello part plan to reform continue to absorb these tax cuts. I was I want to emphasize that under this maintains more than 16,000 should not be added to that list. In fact, during this Arkansas’s tax code. determined that our tax cuts would not plan, no one will pay more in income miles of highway and more than Black History Month, I can think of no fi ner tribute to In 2015 and in 2017, require us to spend less money on major taxes. This plan, combined with the next 7,300 bridges. Dr. King. I just hope the city does its due diligence on I signed into law the programs such as prisons, public schools reduction in the grocery tax, will allow Arkansas has the 12th largest the matter. two biggest income or the state’s health care system. more Arkansans to keep even more of highway system in the coun- According to research done by Derek Alderman, a tax cuts in the state’s The idea behind this is simple. We their paycheck. try. Our state comes in 42nd in cultural geographer at East Carolina University, only ASA history. don’t spend more money than we take Since I took offi ce in 2015, 90 percent highway revenue per mile, how- 11 states in the country do not have a street named after HUTCHINSON This is important in. We must carefully examine every of all Arkansas taxpayers have received a ever. Various proposals address- Dr. King (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Ne- GOVERNOR’S for several reasons. department and agency to ensure we tax cut. Once we implement this tax cut, ing funding have been filed and braska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, REPORT The most important are spending our money wisely. My 100 percent of all Arkansas taxpayers more are expected. South Dakota, and Vermont). reason is to allow transformation plan to reduce the size will have benefi ted from a tax cut. The Transportation committee The list of Arkansas cities on Wikipedia has grown to Arkansans to keep of government is part of the big picture I am grateful for the work of the mem- presentation is posted on our seven, including: more of the money we earn. This also is as well. As we manage government, we bers of the legislative task force who House website, www.arkan- • Fayetteville: The city council voted in January 2008 necessary because our tax rate is higher control government spending, which helped produce this plan. I eagerly await sashouse.org. The presentation to offi cially rename Sixth Street, which passes through than many of our neighboring states. The allows us to reduce taxes because our the bill’s arrival on my desk so that I can breaks down how much addi- the city’s historically black neighborhood as well as state tax rate is one of the top consider- economy continues to grow. sign it into law. tional revenue could be gained the southern boundary of the University of Arkansas through various proposals such campus, to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Part of as increases in gasoline tax, the road is designated as Arkansas Highway 180. registration fees, and extensions • Forrest City: The former Honeysuckle Lane was of existing sales tax. renamed Martin Luther King Drive. Signature issue climax of years of work Remember you can watch all • Kensett (White County): East and West MLK Drive committee meetings and House runs northwest-southeast through most of Kensett. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and legis- Arkansas would be lower than in Lou- to reduce the fee for a permit to carry sessions live or find them ar- • Little Rock: In 1992, High Street was renamed Mar- lators presented the details of the isiana, South Carolina and Georgia a concealed handgun. It would lower chived on our website. tin Luther King Jr. Drive. The street begins next to the signature issue of this year’s session, and equal to the top rate in Missouri. the current fee of $100 to $50, and for The House State Agencies Arkansas State Capitol building. a reduction in personal income taxes. The tax cut reduction is in Senate applicants who are aged 65 or older Committee continues to review • Malvern: U.S. Highway 270 Business Loop is the fee would drop from $50 to $25. government transformation named Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The proposal would lower the top Bill 211, which will go first to the marginal rate from Senate Committee on Revenue and The House Judiciary Committee legislation. The proposals will • Texarkana: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard gave SB 17 a do-pass recommenda- ultimately consolidate 42 state is a one-way thoroughfare carrying U.S. Highway 6.9 percent to 6.6 Taxation for review by committee percent the first members and for public comment. tion, so the next step is a vote in the agencies under the leadership of See Editor Page 5 year, which would SB 211 is the culmination of two entire House. 15 separate departments. be calendar year years of work that began soon after The Senate approved SB 153 to es- Some bills that passed out of committees last week include 2020. Then the rate the General Assembly adjourned the tablish more rigorous reading and lit- HB 1006, which increases the ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN would drop to 5.9 2017 regular session. One goal of SB eracy standards. Schools would have minimum fine for passing a percent, beginning 211 is to provide tax relief to the tax- to include scientific reading methods in a literacy plan, which would have stopped school bus from $250 in 2021. payers who were not included in the Serving Drew County since 1870 to be included in their annual school to $500. It also makes the of- EDDIE The governor major tax cuts enacted by the legisla- improvement plans. fense a Class A misdemeanor. assured legislators ture in 2015 and 2017. TOM WHITE ...... Publisher CHEATHAM The goal is to train and equip The House Public Health, ARKANSAS that no one would The legislature lowered taxes for teachers with the materials necessary Welfare, and Labor Committee SENATE REPORT pay more income middle-income families in 2015, to bring up literacy rates. One method advanced HB 1176. This bill HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor tax due to being saving them about $100 million a would be to more efficiently diagnose sets standards, goals and poten- bumped into a high- year. The legislature next focused students who have dyslexia, and then tial assistance to create human Published each Wednesday by: er bracket. on low-income families, who saved to re-structure their reading classes breast milk banks and deposito- When fully in place, the reduction about $50 million a year from tax cuts DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. accordingly. On standardized tests, ries in Arkansas. would save Arkansas taxpayers about enacted in 2017. 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 See CHEATHAM Page 5A See BURCH Page 5A $97 million a year. The top rate in Also, the Senate approved SB 17 (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | 5A For a stronger economy, empower more of the world’s women BURCH Continued from Page 4A In our country’s recent past, we’ve seen meaningful economic contributions. Congress that our proposal was a smart, and inheritance rights––all of which are The Public Health Committee just how much women bring to the table Acknowledging these obstacles and un- sensible approach to elevating women vital in helping to overcome deep-rooted also advanced HB 1296 and HB when it comes to the economy. Whether derstanding that the economy in countries and enabling them to achieve their eco- cultural and institutional hurdles that 1317. HB 1296 ensures occupa- it’s starting their own businesses or join- where they exist, as well as in the increas- nomic dreams and aspirations. Our bill preclude women from accessing resourc- tional licensing boards do not ing companies of all sizes, their impact ingly interconnected global economy, is passed the House and Senate in late 2018 es necessary for economic success. revoke licenses solely based has been felt across ev- ultimately held back by women’s lack of and was signed into law last month. I have complete confidence that US- on delinquency of student loan ery industry and reveals access to vital economic tools and resources The legislation also had support from AID Administrator Mark Green and his payments. HB 1317 gives the just how important their is what led Congress to take action. key stakeholders, non-governmental team will implement our legislation in a Office of Medicaid Inspector contributions are. I was joined by my colleague Sen. organizations and the White House. way that will simultaneously work to the General access to Prescription If we’ve recognized Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in introducing the Presidential advisor Ivanka Trump was benefit of our international aid mission Drug Monitoring Program. this reality in the Unit- Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic a critical backer of the bill and helped while also helping to uplift and empower The Judiciary Committee ed States it only makes Empowerment Act to provide an avenue ensure that it reached the finish line. women in countries all over the world advanced legislation including sense to encourage to address economic opportunity inequal- The WEEE Act will help the more than to succeed in a way that has been just HB 1233. This bill clarifies for JOHN other nations to learn ity by tapping into the proven abilities one billion women who are left out of beyond their reach up until now. community corrections that a from this example. of existing United States Agency for the world’s formal financial system by All of those who worked on this bill probationer’s probation begins BOOZMAN Women make up the International Development programs. US- expanding USAID’s microenterprise de- shared an understanding that, because wom- upon judge issuing verdict. U.S. SENATE majority of the world’s AID, which uses strategic investments to velopment assistance authority to include en in some parts of the world are pushed The House Education Com- REPORT poor and are often held promote growth and development while small and medium-sized enterprises with so far to the margins that they are denied mittee advanced HB 1020, back by gender-specific advancing U.S. interests and influence, an emphasis on supporting those owned, access to even the most basic fi nancial ser- which allows school districts constraints to economic is perfectly situated to implement this managed and controlled by women. vices – much less business loans –leveling to consider out-of-state school empowerment such as lack of access to initiative because it understands how to Additionally, it will modernize US- the playing fi eld is the right thing to do. If experience when considering financial services and credit. In many cor- effectively deploy resources to—as its AID’s development assistance toolkit to we can achieve this goal the global econ- teacher salary schedule. ners of the world, cultural and historical mission states—“lift lives, build commu- include innovative credit scoring models, omy stands to grow signifi cantly. That is a The full House passed several barriers make it difficult for women to nities and establish self-sufficiency.” financial technology, financial literacy, good thing for women, their families and bills, including HB 1012. This start businesses, build savings and make There was widespread agreement in insurance and more to improve property their communities. bill authorizes the issuance of a Purple Heart recipient special license plate to a surviving spouse. NEWS BRIEFS The House also passed HB 1100. This bill gives a veteran Small-museum grant or 501-324-9150. among all Public Safety Answering $38 million in new funding to sup- investments. Under Milligan’s ad- more options to prove his or her Judges’ Association Points. New technology will better port the transformation of the 911 ministration, the focus has been veteran status when they go the application period now ppen serve the needs of a 21st-century more towards short-term invest- intends to fi le safety act network ($18 million); to expand Department of Motor Vechicles LITTLE ROCK—The Depart- population. A new protocol will and maintain the state’s broadband ments. for a license. This designation ment of Arkansas Heritage is now LITTLE ROCK—Members of allow callers to use wireless and infrastructure, assisting in the shift “And at nearly $54 million dol- makes it easier on veterans to accepting grant applications for the County Judges’ Association IP-based devices to call 911 and of 911 to Next Generation 911 ($8 lars in six months, it is evident that receive access to benefits. the Small Museum Grants Pro- of Arkansas, The Hon. Sen. Jason transmit text, images, video, and million); and to fund upgrades our more active management style Before the start of each busi- gram, which funds projects for up Rapert, and The Hon. Rep. Mi- data. These changes will make the and maintenance for the Arkansas is performing well for the State,” ness day in the House, we open to $2,500 for Arkansas history mu- chelle Gray announced Monday network faster and more accurate. Wireless Information Network, Milligan told the Board. “By con- with a prayer and the Pledge seums, historical societies, historic the intent to fi le The Arkansas Pub- The proposal also reorganizes which is the statewide public safety tinually monitoring economic con- of Allegiance. Last Thursday, houses and sites and military muse- lic Safety Act of 2019. The bill is the Emergency Telephone Services communication system for Arkan- ditions, we’ve been able to increase I had the privilege of inviting ums. The deadline for applying is multi-pronged to effectively pro- Board into the Arkansas 911 Board. sas’ fi rst responders ($12 million). our returns at a pace that precedes Bro. Dennis Spence, retired April 11. mote the welfare and safety of the This board will work with Arkan- Rapert said eliminating the “out- interest rate hikes.” senior pastor of Monticello’s Eligible organizations must residents of Arkansas. sas Department of Emergency dated fees” is an important step in Second-quarter earnings consist- First United Methodist Church, have an annual operating budget of “The 2019 Arkansas Public Management, and will be responsi- the transformation of the 911 sys- ed of $16.5 million earned from to say our opening prayer. You $250,000 or less; must have a staff Safety Act is a comprehensive bill ble for implementing and govern- tem. short-term investments in commer- can find the entire prayer on of at least one person, either paid to transform the state’s 911 system, ing Next Generation 911 on a state- “Tax payers will have one uni- cial paper, the State Treasury Mon- my Facebook page @Burch- or volunteer; and must be open to expand broadband, and provide wide basis. The board will ensure a form and transparent Public Safety ey Management Trust, and demand forAR. He did such a wonderful the public at least 90 days per year. necessary updates to the Arkansas smooth shift to the new technology Connectivity charge on their phone and money market accounts; and job. Eligible activities include buildings Wireless Information Network for and set standards for PSAPs. bill and trust with full confi dence $11.9 million earned from long- Also on my Facebook page and grounds maintenance, operat- the safety of Arkansans,” said Mad- The bill will reduce the number the money goes toward the tools term investments made up mostly are photos from the Hamburg ing costs, equipment purchases up ison County Judge Frank Weaver, of PSAPs in Arkansas. Consoli- needed for emergency response,” of mortgage-backed securities. Chamber of Commerce Banquet to $1,000, accessioning of artifact who is president of the CJAA. dation of PSAPs will reduce the he said. “We’re being patient as we mon- that was held last week. What a collections, educational program- Both Rapert and Gray reiterated number of times a caller is trans- State Treasury’s investment itor economic conditions and look great community with heart and ming, research, exhibits and web the importance of ensuring the wel- ferred and create cost savings and receipts exceed $50 million for more appealing long-term in- spirit and amazing people in site design and maintenance. fare and safety of all Arkansans. effi ciencies. vestment opportunities,” Milligan abundance! “There is so much rich history in “This legislation takes a com- In 2016, counties and cities sub- LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas’ in- said. Thank you for the privilege every corner of the state, and many prehensive approach to promoting sidized 911 by $25 million. This vestment receipts for the second Milligan also gave a quarter- of representing District 9. I’ve small museums with wonderful the welfare and safety of all Arkan- amount grows each year and is quarter of fi scal 2019, which ended ly report on the earnings from the heard from many of you re- volunteers, who work to tell their sans,” said Gray. “By creating effi - unsustainable. The Arkansas Pub- Dec. 31, were $28.5 million, put- State Treasury Money Manage- garding concerns about various local stories,” said DAH Director ciencies and improving technology lic Safety Act will repeal three ting the total for the fi rst half of FY ment Trust, stating that the ROI has pieces of legislation. Thank Stacy Hurst. “But too often, these in 911 service, our state will be bet- fees: local 911 tariffs, the Arkan- 2019 at $53.9 million, Treasurer of increased progressively and is now you. I’m always happy to try to local organizations are woefully ter prepared to respond to a citizen sas universal service charge, and State Dennis Milligan told the State at 2.79 percent. answer your questions. underfunded. We are delighted that in need of help.” the emergency telephone service Board of Finance Tuesday. “This program is open to any The best way to reach me these grants can help support their Rapert added: “Public safety and charge. It will establish a uniform “That’s more than what we re- state agency, city, county, or school during the General Session is by important endeavors.” infrastructure are the two most im- public safety connectivity charge ceipted in all of FY 2016 and just district that has funds they might email at leanne.burch@arkansas- For more information on the portant roles of government. This of $2.25. Instituting a single, uni- shy of the $57.5 million we receipt- be able to invest. And we’d love house.org. You can also mes- grant process or to apply online, bill will improve both.” form charge of $2.25 will create ed in all of FY 2017,” Milligan said. to have more participants take ad- sage me on Facebook or leave go to http://www.arkansasheri- Transformation of the state’s an average decrease of 32 cents on “We are again setting records.” vantage of this unique investment a phone message for any state tage.com/Programs/small-mu- 911 network is at the heart of the landline phone bills and an aver- Historically, the State Treasury’s opportunity,” Milligan said. representative, to be delivered, seum-grants-program or contact proposal. It will shift the network age increase of 47 cents on mobile investment strategy was to put a To view more information about at 501-682-6211. Finally, you Debra Fithen, grants manager for from the current analog system to phone bills. large portion of money in long- the State Treasury’s investment can leave a message on my home the Department of Arkansas Heri- an Internet protocol-based network In addition, the public safety term investments while keeping a receipts, visit: https://www.artrea- phone at 870-460-0773. I look tage, at debra.fi [email protected] that will allow for interoperability connectivity charge will generate very small percentage in short-term sury.gov/graphics.html. forward to hearing from you.
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BY MARY HIGHTOWER was 3.2 percent less in 2016 than it was in tion Assistance Program, or SNAP, sub- STEM-related compared to the national partners, are at work to help rural commu- U of A System Division of Agriculture 2007. It’s a decline that has many outward stantially higher in rural areas of the state. average of nearly one in three. nities grow and improve the lot of their ripples. • Food insecurity higher in rural areas of Local government residents. LITTLE ROCK—Since the end of the The continuing “outmigration from rural the state. These programs help communities bet- Great Recession in 2010, both Arkansas’ areas of the state to urban areas … is the Health • Many rural county governments strug- ter use local resources and they bring with and the national economy have grown; result of rural economies declining or stag- gling to generate enough revenue to pay for them needed knowledge about the inter- however, the state’s rural areas have nant,” he said. “Many businesses in rural • Arkansas’ infant mortality rate is the needed infrastructure and services. national economy to enable rural Arkan- “grown only slightly since 2010 and have areas are closing or downsizing.” third highest in the country – steady, but • Many rural counties have seen their sas to generate jobs and income,” he said. not even come back to pre-recession lev- That in turn, means a shrinking tax base not improving. property and/or sales tax base declining. “They’re bringing in new ideas on how to els,” according to Wayne Miller, an author for local governments and makes it diffi - • Adult obesity remains high in both ur- • Therefore, many counties have in- compete.” of the “2019 Rural Profi le of Arkansas.” cult to generate enough revenue to main- ban and rural areas of the state—36 percent creased their sales and property tax rates in For example, “we are trying to encour- The Rural Profi le of Arkansas has been tain services and infrastructure. —greater than one in three people. an attempt to generate more revenue. age rural areas to make products instead of published every two years by the Univer- He said one bright spot is pre-K educa- • Child obesity remains high in both “That’s the point to have this publication commodities. You have a unique product, sity of Arkansas System Division of Agri- tion for children ages 3-5. urban and rural areas of the state—24 per- though, is to show that the what’s needed it’s value-added and can be sold to niche culture since 1993. The 2019 Rural Profi le “The rural areas have about the same cent—nearly one in four children is obese. are investments in our primary resource, markets,” Miller said. “That way, you can was compiled by Miller, professor and ex- percentage of children in the age group en- Education which is the people of the state,” Miller be the price-setter instead of a price taker. tension community and economic develop- rolled as urban areas,” Miller said. said. “Investments are needed in education, This includes all enterprises from farmers ment specialist for the Division of Agricul- Other trends noted in the Rural Profi le • Pre-K enrollment declining, with less healthcare, and also investments in infra- and manufacturers to tourism and profes- ture and extension program associate Tyler of Arkansas: than half of children aged 3-5 enrolled in structure, to compete in the world econo- sional services.” Knapp. Download the profi le here: http:// pre-K programs. my.” For more information on community bit.ly/ArkRuralProfi le19. Infrastructure • Educational attainment remains low, “A lot has changed in the world econo- development resources, visit https://www. “The Rural Profi le of Arkansas high- • Access to high-speed internet access especially in rural areas of the state. In my and how we do business since the fi rst uaex.edu/business-communities/or contact lights our role in analyzing and fi nding remains low, especially in rural areas of the 2016, 6.4 percent of Arkansans aged 25 Rural Profi le in 1993,” he said. “It’s a much your county extension offi ce. solutions in economic and community state. years and older had an associate’s degree; smaller world. It’s a much more connected The University of Arkansas System development for our state,” said Mark Co- • Ninety percent of counties had waste- 21.5 percent had a bachelor’s degree and world and I think the diffi culty is we hav- Division of Agriculture’s mission is to chran, vice president-agriculture, for the water treatment facilities requiring up- above. Nationally, 8.2 percent had associ- en’t helped the rural communities keep up strengthen agriculture, communities, and University of Arkansas System Division of grades to meet health and safety standards ate’s degrees and 30.3 percent had a bache- with the changes that have occurred with- families by connecting trusted research to Agriculture. “This work is at the very core in 2012. lor’s degree or above. in the global economy. It makes it harder the adoption of best practices. Through the of our mission to strengthen agriculture, • College going rates increased from for them to compete and leaves them more Agricultural Experiment Station and the communities, and families by connecting Social and economic stress 2005 to 2016, but remain far below the na- vulnerable to changes like the Great Reces- Cooperative Extension Service, the Divi- trusted research to workable, practical an- • Poverty levels did not change greatly tional average. However, the college going sion.” sion of Agriculture conducts research and swers.” from 2010 to 2016. rates in rural Arkansas outpaced the urban Miller said Community and Economic extension work within the nation’s historic Arkansas economy grew 5.8 percent • Poverty rates substantially higher in ru- rate 53 percent to 50 percent. Development programs such as Break- land grant education system. from 2010-2016, a rate about half the na- ral areas of the state • Opportunities for increased numbers through Solutions and Stronger Economies The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 tion’s growth rate of 11.9 percent. Em- • Elderly poverty rates declined. obtaining degrees in science, technology, Together, presented by the Cooperative entities within the University of Arkansas ployment in Arkansas’ rural regions grew • The number of people receiving food engineer or mathematics, or STEM. In Ar- Extension Service, and CREATEBridges, a System. It has offi ces in all 75 counties in less than 1 percent during this period and stamps—through the Supplement Nutri- kansas, one in four degrees awarded were multi-state effort funded in part by private Arkansas. Keep herbicide sprayers ready during winter time AG BRIEFS Arkansas pesticide application clinics scheduled
Special to the Advance BATESVILLE—Arkansas producers can learn to get the most out of their pest management dollars at one of six pesticide applica- FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – tion clinics set for February and March across the state. Good winter maintenance prac- This spring’s clinics locations will be: tices for herbicide sprayers Feb. 20: Stuttgart—Rice Research Center help protect hefty investments Feb. 21: McGehee—Men’s Center and make sure the equipment is Feb. 22: Forrest City—Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corp. ready for spring. March 5: Newport—Arkansas State University-Newport Herbicide sprayers help March 6: Paragould—Greene County Fairgrounds keep weeds at bay and pastures March 7: Manila—Manila Municipal Airport. healthy, making them one of the “This is an opportunity for producers to get their pre-season most powerful tools in a live- skills honed by learning about new technology to help them be stock producer’s arsenal. more productive and effi cient in the fi eld,” said Jason Davis, exten- They can come with a hefty sion spray application technologist for the University of Arkansas price tag, but herbicide sprayers System Division of Agriculture. are a good investment, said Dirk Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the agenda beginning at 9 Philipp, University of Arkansas a.m. Lunch will be served. System Division of Agriculture Attendees can also avail themselves of the free nozzle tests by associate professor of forages. bringing three to fi ve nozzles and caps to be analyzed for percent- “A pulled sprayer with a age wear, Davis said. “This analysis has the potential to save a pro- roughly 300-gallon capacity ducer thousands of dollars and is a great way to set them up with may cost around $5,000, but this better nozzles for the upcoming spray season.” is money well invested given its For more information about these events, Jason Davis by phone versatility,” Philipp said. “This at 501-749-2077 or email at [email protected]. type of sprayer can be equipped Jefferson County HG show to promote pollinators differently. PINE BLUFF—Arkansas gardeners planning on making the “Typically, these sprayers most of their 2019 should mark their calendars for the upcoming come with booms to either side Jefferson County Home and Garden Show, to be held on Friday that have nozzles in addition to and Saturday. a single center nozzle for broad- This year’s show, held at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, will cast spraying,” Philipp said, focus on the importance of pollinators, and how to attract them to “Sprayers at this price range do your garden. Speakers include Dr. Yong Park of the University of not come with GPS, but a foam Arkansas at Pine Bluff Agriculture Department, Leslie Fowler and marker setup can be purchased others. and fitted on to the sprayer.” The show will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 Sprayers are used only a few p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. times a year when herbicides are UA Division of Agriculture photo Extension horticulture specialist Berni Kurz will be the show’s needed, and these herbicides re- feature speaker. Until recently, Kurz was the longtime Washington quire a lot of liquid during ap- BE PREPARED Herbicide sprayers need proper care, even during the winter months. County Cooperative Extension Service chair. plication. This can have adverse Presenters will speak on backyard plants for birds and pollina- effects on sprayers if they are drain the tank and booms. help provide better herbicide ap- “Rinse and drain everything be- tors, landscaping with native plants for pollinators and getting start- not properly maintained, Philipp • Be cautious when mixing plication. “There are nozzles on fore storing the sprayer away.” ed with apiculture. said. herbicides. What each herbicide the market that minimize drift,” Maintain tire pressure at all There will also be more than 100 vendor booths, food trucks, a Philipp gives his advice below can be mixed with is specified Philipp said. “It pays off to ex- times to keep the tires in work- plant pathologist who can diagnose your plant diseases, puppies to on how to properly care for her- on the label, Philipp said. Thor- periment a bit with replacement ing order and prevent the rubber adopt, bunnies to pet, and a quilt show presented by the Pine Bluff bicide sprayers to protect your oughly rinsing the sprayer will parts that are not too expensive.” from cracking. Be sure to pay at- Quilt Guild. investment. also ensure that dangerous or • Prepare your sprayer for the tention to all plastic parts on the Raffl e tickets will be sold for prizes, including a rolling chicken • Rinse and drain tank and incompatible chemicals are not winter. Sprayers are most of- sprayer as they can burst quickly coop, a handmade wooden wheelbarrow and a quilt made and do- booms after each use.“Don’t accidentally mixed the next time ten used during spring and fall, from even a light frost, Philipp nated to the Master Gardeners by the Pine Bluff Quilt Guild. Raffl e leave any chemicals in it for ex- it is used. when weeds are a bigger prob- said. tickets are $1.00 and can be purchased from any Jefferson County tended periods of time,” Philipp • Check to see if repairs are lem, and go unused during win- For more information about Master Gardener member, or can be purchased on site at the Home said. “Many chemicals are cor- needed. Before using the spray- ter. herbicide sprayers and main- and Garden Show. Prize drawings will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday rosive, so rinsing the entire tank, er, be sure to check for leaks Preparing the sprayer for win- tenance in Arkansas, contact afternoon and you do not have to be present to win. system and pumps after each us- and broken nozzles that need to ter is key in making sure it’s your local Cooperative Exten- For more information, contact the Jefferson County Master Gar- age is mandatory.” Find a part of be replaced. Also, check to see ready to go again come spring. sion Service agent or visit www. deners at 870-534-1033. your property where it is safe to if replacing original parts with “Be extra cautious with re- uaex.edu. Follow us on Twitter clean the sprayer and rinse and newer or higher quality ones will maining liquid,” Philipp said. at @UAEX_edu.
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U.S. Armed Forces, is scheduled for Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 8 p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episco- COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9 at the Little Rock Comfort Inn and Suites Presidential, at 707 Interstate pal Church, 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but 30. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 25. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday are open to the public. The group also holds Continued from Page 2A that Friday with a social for those who registered early. Check in and late open meetings at noon every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For registration, if available, for the summit begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. If more information, contact 870-723-6568. purchased at the Drew County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of space is still available after Feb. 25 registration deadline, late registration • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds Health, 940 Scogin Drive. For more information, call the Monticello-Drew will be available. The summit will feature hair and make-up makeovers, meetings at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741. career building workshops, small business panels and Veterans Administra- Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Ave- TUESDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19-22 tion healthcare. To attend the event, women veterans should register online nue. For more information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. before Feb. 25 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veterans-sum- • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, off ers classes Common Folk dulcimer band tour mit-tickets-52634131103. For hotel room reservations, call the hotel directly in cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from The Common Folk dulcimer band, which formed through an event at the at 501-687-7700 and ask for the Women Veterans Summit or book online 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages 3-6 Ozark Folk Center, will provide multiple performances for children and at: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EB73W4. To reserve can train from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. adults in communities across Southeast Arkansas. a booth space, contact Patricia Riley at 501-992-0192 or reserve space • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Through the Schools Majoring in the Arts program of the Southeast Arkan- online at the Booths and Vendors Only registration for the 2019 Arkansas Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each sas Concert Association, school-aged children from SEARK’s seven coun- Women Veterans Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/booths-and- month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. ties will attend performances during their normal school day throughout vendors-for-women-veterans-summit-march-9-tickets-52868194192. To • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the week of the tour. In the evenings, Common Folk will perform at various sponsor a woman veteran, contact Lisa Evridge at 501-362-6211 or email the Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner venues for the general public, including the Crossett Public Library (4 p.m. [email protected]. For more information on any of these matters, contact of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Regis- on Tuesday, Feb. 19); Paul Michaels in Lake Village (4-6 op,n, on Wednes- Sue Harper, District 9 Veteran Service Offi cer, at 870-224-8130. tration is not necessary to participate. Those interested do not need to day, Feb. 20); Rob Reep’s Art Studio on Main Street in Warren (5-6 p.m. on THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 28-30 be members of Monticello Christian Church to attend. Celebrate Recov- Friday, Feb. 21); and the Monticello Coff ee Company (4:30 p.m. on Friday, ery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional strug- Boll Weevil Stampede rodeo Feb. 22). For more information, contact Betsy Anderson at mbanderson08@ gles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that gmail.com. This year’s annual Boll Weevil Stampede intercollegiate rodeo will be held interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Thursday through Saturday, March 28-30 at the Drew County Fairgrounds Large-group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings on Arkansas Highway 35 East. For more information, contact University of Best Care: 10 hours of face-to-face trainings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups Arkansas at Monticello rodeo coach Rusty Jones at 870-460-1014 or the are divided into men and women and provide a safe place to give and The Drew County Extension Offi ce will off er free training in 10 areas for all Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741. interested in January and February. The topics include Safe Food Handling; receive positive support for individual needs. Picky Eating; Children and the Opioid Crisis; Illness Prevention; When ONGOING • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a Accidents Happen; Grace Under Pressure; Making a Clean Sweep; STEM • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the fi rst dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Early Childhood; Thursday of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Drive in McCloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event is open to Art Experiences; and Figuring Out Why Children Misbehave. The second Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, the public. The veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of every month at session will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Univer- contact 870-224-1508 by calling or texting. 5 p.m. All veterans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent sity of Arkansas at Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from for all occasions. For more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. Resoures, 110 University Court. Training classes are registered with the 2-4 p.m. the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Arkansas Professional Development Registry and supports better begin- month during September through May. The meetings take place in the Services in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on nings. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. For more informa- gymnasium at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, tion, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Highway 172 near Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or contact at 870-367-9669. Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. who is interested in learning more about home schooling is welcome to • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 7-9 attend. For more information, contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367-3701. First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a com- • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to pletely confi dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been Mary Poppins Jr. musical noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama aff ected by another person’s drinking. For more information, contact The Southeast Arkansas Concert Association presents Mary Poppins Jr., a Restaurant, located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in Jane at 870-723-2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. musical and dance production, at the University of Arkansas at Monticello joining is welcome to attend. • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., Fine Arts Center Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9. Show times are • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and ne- which operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills 7 p.m. all three days and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday. For glected children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates Center and ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday tickets or more information, visit searkconcert.org. and board members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. of each month at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunt • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meet- Avenue. These meetings are open to the public. The fourth annual Historic Highway 35 Junk Hunt, a three-day “yard sale” ings at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary • The city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at extraordanaire along roughly a 100-mile stretch of Arkansas Highway 35, Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West extending from the Benton/Saline County area on the north end to Monti- welcome to attend. Gaines Avenue. cello/Drew County area on the south end—and passing through Sheridan • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the sec- and Grant County, and Rison and Cleveland County as well—is coming West Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst ond Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. up Thursday through Saturday, March 7-9. The Monticello-Drew County Thursday of every month. This event is free and all children are invited • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of Chamber of Commerce is off ering free booth space on the chamber park- to attend. each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. ing lot to all chamber members. For more information or to reserve booth • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Mon- spaces, contact the chamber offi ce at 870-367-6741 or send an email to fi rst Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health day at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. [email protected]. Building. • District Judge Bruce Anderson holds an open court day in the Mon- FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon ticello District Court on the second Tuesday of every month. People every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. Cancer pa- interested in speaking to the judge about old fi nes, driver’s license Arkansas Women Veterans Summit tients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. suspension or any other matter, are advised to be at the court offi ce at The 2019 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit, for women veterans of the • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. New eligibility quiz makes AETN launches Arkansas Citizens Access Network
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Visi- Louise Herring Donham, 91, of The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area and Sue Taylor, both of Monticel- Leon Ridgell and Evans Ridgell: tation was at Stephenson-Dearman Pine Bluff passed away Saturday, funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about lo, Karan Mathis of Vilonia and and three sisters, Narvis Harris, Chapel in Monticello. February 2, 2019. Born January furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Jane (John) Coleman of Lowell; Maudell Ridgell and Willie Mae Online guestbook: www.ste- 19, 1928 in Monticello, she was ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to a daughter-in-law, Janet Dye of Ridgell. phensondearman.com. reared in the Montongo communi- [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. Pangburn; nine grandchildren, Survivors include her husband, Milton Remley Sr. ty in Drew County and graduated Greg Land, Lisa Sheppherd, Pey- Carl; her son, Mark; and nine from Monticello High School. Her in Memorial Park Cemetery. served in many leadership roles— ton Dockery, Sydni Mathis, Josh brothers, Chris Ridgell of Bloom- Milton Remley Sr., 60, of Mon- parents were the late Leslie Herring Visitation was Tuesday at the fu- including trustee, fi nance and per- Coleman, Jacob Coleman, Jimmy fi eld, Mich., Earl (Anna) Ridgell of ticello died on January 28, 2019 and Sallie Raines Herring. neral home. sonnel chair and Sunday School Dye, John Dye and Shawn Dye; Grand Blanc, Mich., Donald (Max- at the University of Arkansas for Louise married James Edward Memorials may be made to Wat- teacher. Through the years, she was and fi ve great-grandchildren. ine), Dwight, Douglas, Billy (Dan- Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Donham on son Chapel Baptist Church, 5514 also very involved in many differ- Memorial services will be at 2 tanese) and Bommie Ridgell, all of He was born to the late Willie Jean August 14, Pinnacle Lane, Pine Bluff 71603 ent community organizations. p.m. Friday, February 8, 2019 at Monticello, Candance Ridgell of Remley and Robert Brooks. 1948, and they or Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Rose Marie spent her profes- Immanuel Baptist Church. Visita- Little Rock and Daryl Ridgell of Survivors include his wife, moved to Pine Children’s Way, Little Rock 72202. sional career in education, serving tion is from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the Colorado Springs, Colo. Denetra Foster-Remley; a daugh- Bluff in 1953. Online guestbook: FullerFuner- as a high school Home Economics church. Funeral services were Friday, ter, Amelia Remley; a son, Milton Mr. Donham als.com. teacher for 17 years in Calico Rock Online guestbook: www.ste- February 1, 2019 at Stephen- Cyrus Remley Jr.; three brothers, predeceased her (Paid obituary) and as a Public School Program phensondearman.com. son-Dearman Chapel. Burial fol- Kenneth Remley of Hot Springs, on January 5, Rose Marie Willis Advisor with Family and Consum- Mary Kathleen lowed at Campground Cemetery. Otis (Barbara) Remley of Wilmar 1996. er Sciences for the Arkansas State Online guestbook: www.ste- and Darrell Remley of Gould; three Also preced- Rose Marie Willis, 78, of North Department of Education in Little Jackson phensondearman.com. sisters, Carolyn Swift of Fort Polk, La., Gwendolyn (Kenneth) Scott ing her in death Little Rock went to be with her Rock for 28 years. Mary Kathleen Jackson, 82, of Bobby Edward Parker of Little Rock and Lisa Cooper of are a son, Wil- Lord and Savior Wednesday morn- She infl uenced and mentored Monticello died Monday, January Bobby Edward Parker, 72, of Wilmar; and fi ve grandchildren, liam Richard ing, January 30, 2019. She was thousands of students, both in Ar- 28, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Rowell died Wednesday, January Milton, Ma’Syah, Kylan, Malik, “Dicky” Don- born June 26, 1940 in Monticello to kansas and nationwide through her Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She the late Thomas Wesley Willis and 30, 2019 at his home. He was born and Kaiden Remley. ham; and three involvement and leadership with was born August 31, 1936 in Drew Mary Bob (Tuggle) Willis of Mon- December 30, 1946 in Bradley Visitation was held on February sisters, Chris- the Future Homemakers of Amer- County to the late Bryan Cox and ticello. She was also preceded in County to the late Clarence Parker 1, 2019. Funeral services were Sat- tine Sims, Hel- ica. She will be greatly missed Hazel Griffi n Cox. DONHAM death by her sis- Sr. and Gertrude Alberta Parker. urday, February 2, 2019 at the Mon- en Jeffrey and by her family, friends, former In addition to her parents and ter, Betty Jane co-workers and former students. husband, Bert Jackson, she was In addition to his parents, he was ticello Middle School Auditorium. Beth Buck. also preceded (Willis) Burch- The visitation was held at Cal- also preceded in death by one Interment was in Wilmar Cemetery. Mrs. Donham was a member of in death by a fi eld of Crossett. vary Baptist Church on Saturday, brother, James V. Cox. Services were entrusted to Paradise Watson Chapel Baptist Church. She brother, Clar- She is sur- February 2, 2019 in the church She is survived by one son, Billy Funeral Home of Monticello. loved her Sunday school class and ence Parker Jr.; vived by her sanctuary. Immediately following David Moore Jr. of Monticello; one read her Bible every day. She had one daughter, Angela Hoover Wallace brother-in- the visitation, a celebration of Rose daughter, Brenda Lytle of Mon- been a volunteer for the United Way Kimberly Ann Angela Hoover Wallace, 56, of law, Jackie Marie’s life was held at the church ticello; two grandchildren, Cathy and was a member of the “Strum- Parker; two Monticello died Wednesday, Jan- WILLIS Burchfi eld, of with Bro. Paul McLung and Bro. (Randy) Edley of Asheboro, N.C. ming Seniors” ukulele band. Crossett; one and Michael Lytle of Monticello; sons, Bobby uary 30, 2019 from injuries in a She will be remembered as a lov- Robert McDaniel offi ciating. Edward Park- house fi re. She was born Novem- nephew, Barry In lieu of fl owers, memorial do- six great-grandchildren, Brandon ing person who greeted everyone (Dawn) Burchfi eld of Sterlington, er Jr. and Billy ber 21, 1962 in Dermott to the late nations may be given to Calvary Ashcraft, Julia Lytle, Michael Ly- with a smile, enjoyed sewing and La; one niece, Jennifer Burch- Wayne Parker; and one grandson, George H. Hoover and Claireece Baptist Church. Online guestbook: tle, Tucker Lytle, Dalton Lytle and cooking Sunday dinner, and taking fi eld of North Little Rock; two Brandon Wayne Parker. Leonard Hoover. www.griffi nleggetthealeyroth.com. Levi Lytle. care of her grandchildren. great-nieces, Jordan Burchfi eld He was a United States National Survivors include three sons, (Paid obituary) Funeral services were Thurs- Survivors include two sons, and Maci Burchfi eld, both of Ster- day, January 31, 2019 at Stephen- Guard veteran. Joshua Wallace of Monticel- James E. “Jim” (Joanett) Donham lington; one great-nephew, Bay- Nellie Ivon son-Dearman Chapel. Visitation Survivors include his wife of 52 lo, Corey M. Wallace and Kyle Jr. and Dale (Sheryl) Donham, both lor Burchfi eld of Sterlington; and Douglas Chambers was one hour prior to service time. years, Sandra Calhoun Parker of (Stephaney) Wallace of North Lit- of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren, many well-loved cousins. Burial was in Enon Cemetery. Rowell; a daughter, Paige Parker of tle Rock; one grandson, William Melissa (Chris) Welch, Natalie Rose Marie was a 1958 graduate Nellie Ivon Douglas Chambers, Online guestbook: www.ste- Rowell; two granddaughters whom Wallace; one granddaughter, Anna (Nyle Koonce) Donham, Brittany from Drew Central High School in 87, of Monticello died Monday, phensondearman.com. he raised, Lexy Mays of Monti- Belle Wallace; and three brothers, (Jacob) Downs, Kady Donham, Monticello. She received her col- February 4, 2019 at her home. She cello and Alyssa Parker of Row- Jim Hoover of California, Tim Kristin Bass and William Donham; lege undergraduate degree in Home was born December 5, 1931 in Charity Ann Miller ell; three brothers, David Parker, Hoover Sr. of Monticello and Kev- and three great-grandchildren, Economics from the University of Mountain Home to the late Jesse Charity Ann Miller, 67, of Star James Parker and Danny Parker, in Hoover of Coleman. Jackson, Oliver and George Welch. Arkansas in Monticello, then lat- Douglas and Mary Eva Cunning- City died Wednesday, January 23, all of Monticello; and three sisters, Funeral services will be 2:00 Louise’s funeral service will be er received her master’s degree ham Douglas Brands. 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Glenda Strickland of Monticello, p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb- from the University of Arkansas in In addition to her parents and Center in Pine Bluff. She was born and Sharon Parker and Linda Toth, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. ruary 6, 2019 at Fuller Hale-South Home Economics. husband, D.W. Chambers, she was April 1, 1951, to James Weldon both of Springfi eld, Mo. Burial will be in Holly Springs Funeral Chapel in Pine Bluff with She was an active member of also preceded in death by a son, and Precious Jewell Blair Ridgell Funeral services were Saturday, Cemetery at Hermitage. Online Bros. Todd Howard and Garrett her church, Calvary Baptist Church James Roderic Dye Sr.; two sisters; in Monticello. February 2, 2019 at Center Mis- guestbook at www.stephenson- Fox offi ciating. Interment will be in North Little Rock, where she and one brother. Besides her parents, she was pre- sionary Baptist Church in Rowell. dearman.com.
HISTORY MINUTE Part II: Cooke left U.S. Navy stronger than he found it
BY KENNETH BRIDGES manded a submarine fl eet on test U-boat attacks on ships in the portance as the Cold War began Navy that could withstand any sor of History and Geography at Advance correspondent maneuvers, which was followed Atlantic, mandated a change in to emerge and communist forces provocations, both above and South Arkansas Community Col- by his service as commandant of tactics. began agitating nations across below the surface. Cooke died lege in El Dorado where he lives Charles Cooke started his the Naval base at Guantanamo Because of the huge distanc- East Asia. Cooke ensured that quietly at his home in Califor- with his wife and six children. life in Fort Smith—far from the Bay, Cuba. He was promoted to es between islands, ship-based the fleet continued to show a nia on Christmas Eve 1970. He He is the author of seven books, sea. But Charles Maynard Cooke captain in 1938 and worked on war planes became the standard in strong posture against any pos- was buried with full honors at and his columns can be found would come to master the oceans plans staff for the Chief of Naval the Pacific. Cooke helped design sible aggression. Arlington National Cemetery, in more than 40 papers across as a naval officer. Operations in Washington. battle plans based around aircraft Cooke retired from the Navy where his two brothers were also Arkansas. Dr. Bridges can be A highly intelligent and patri- The year 1941 was bookended carriers and helped the Navy in May 1948; but at age 62, he buried. reached by email at kbridges@ otic man, Cooke had graduated by horrific tragedies. In January, shift from its emphasis on battle- was far from ready to quit work- Dr. Ken Bridges is a Profes- southark.edu. from both the University of Ar- his younger brother, also a Na- ships to the new carriers. He also ing. After the fall of mainland kansas and the United States Na- val officer, was killed in a plane worked on tactics specific to the China to the communists in val Academy and steadily rose crash. Cooke was transferred Atlantic theater as well. This de- 1949, the surviving nationalist through the ranks through the from Washington and given veloped a two-ocean Navy for government had exiled itself to The Prescription years. His dedication and sharp command of the battleship USS the United States. the island of Taiwan, still claim- attention to detail became in- Pennsylvania in February 1941. He also helped supervise and ing to be the legitimate govern- Pad Pharmacy valuable as he fought to protect By this time, the ship was based plan portions of the Allied inva- ment of China. the nation during World War II at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, making sion of Normandy in 1944. On Cooke stepped in to serve as an Your Hometown Drug Store and the early years of the Cold periodic patrols of the area. D-Day itself, Cooke was aboard unoffi cial advisor to the govern- &RPSRXQGLQJ0HGLFDO7KHUDS\ War. When the Japanese planes at- one of the battleships in the En- ment in exile in 1950. By 1957, he 0DQDJHPHQW1XUVLQJ+RPH6HUYLFHV Between 1913 and 1920, tacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, glish Channel as it pummeled had returned to his roots and be- 'UXJ&RQVXOWDWLRQV)UHH'HOLYHU\ Cooke worked extensively with 1941, the Pennsylvania was in inland German positions and came supervisor of the dry docks Drive- American troops stormed Oma- LQVLGHFLW\OLPLWV+RVSLFH the early American submarine dry dock undergoing renovations in Taiwan for the Ingalls Taiwan ha Beach. When WWII ended in Through fleet, supervising their construc- and maintenance. As the bombs Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Com- +Z\ 1945, he had been promoted up Window tion and testing them in the deep began to drop, Cooke jumped pany, a private ship-building and to deputy chief of Naval opera- 425 S water. In 1920, the new sub he into action and ordered his crew repair company. Seasonal WKHSUHVFULSWLRQSDG#\DKRRFRP was commanding on a series of to open fire on the attacking air- tions. At the end of the war, Cooke He retired in the 1960s, having ID[ test runs, the S-5, sank. After the craft. The Pennsylvania was the helped build a strong, modern incident, the Navy put him in a first to open fire in response to was given command of the Sev- Gifts Brian Smith, Pharm.D. 3KDUPDFLVW quieter role for a time as com- the attack but still suffered seri- enth Fleet. The Seventh Fleet mander of a sub tender ship. A ous damage in the attacks. was the designation given to the American ships patrolling the court of Naval inquiry cleared Cooke lost 15 men in the at- Western Pacific Ocean. him in the sub’s sinking. In fact, tack. The Pennsylvania was During the war, the fleet had his decisive action and ability to one of the few ships to survive also incorporated many ships pull the crew together saved all intact. A few days later, the from the Australian Navy. His Pennsylvania was ordered to their lives. position became of special im- In the meantime, his per- sail back to California to pre- sonal life was fraught with pare for any possible attacks on tragedy. His first wife died in the West Coast. By early 1942, 1917. After the S-5 incident, Cooke was promoted to admiral his eldest daughter died in 1921 and assigned to the staff of Adm. while still a young child. At his Ernest King, the Chief of Naval lowest, he began to rebuild. He Operations. married a reporter later in 1921 Cooke’s work with war plan- in Hawaii. He had three children ning included radical shifts in with his second wife. traditional Naval strategy. The By the 1930s, his career was losses at Pearl Harbor in the steadily rising. 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Photos by Vicki Kelly/Advance-Monticellonian or courtesy of The Woods MAGNANIMOUS GESTURE The Eastern Star Eureka Chapter 374 was sharing the love at The Woods Of Monticello Health and Rehabilitation Center last Wednesday afternoon. Minnie Ruth Graves (left, back row), associate worthy matron; Deborah Morales, (center, back row), treasurer; and Tommie Turpin, Worthy Matron, surprised residents with stuff ed animals. The group gave 76 animals to their friends at The Woods. Enjoying the gifts are residents Linda Rabb and Carolyn Herring (sitting, left to right). In other pictures, more residents cherish their stuff ed animals. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 6, 2019 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected]
We need an umpire! weeping, and said not a word for seven who understands both God and man and Years ago, I thought about volunteering days (Job 2:11-13). can bring us together—in the person of to umpire Little League Baseball games. No doubt Job later wished his friends His Son, the God-Man, Jesus Christ. At least until I saw Jimmy Crossett one had stayed silent. For when they did It was for this reason Jesus “had to night in the middle of a huge dispute at speak, they heaped on him words of be made like His brethren in all things, home plate. Both opposing coaches were condemnation, guilt and judgment. Job’s so that He might become a merciful and yelling at him as a rowdy crowd jeered friends were convinced that all the evil be- faithful high priest in things pertaining to and two teams of fourth graders looked fell him because of sins he had committed. God, to make reconciliation for the sins of on. I can still picture it today—Jimmy Then, from Chapter 3 through Chapter 37, the people” (Hebrews 2:17). It was Jesus standing there in his Job records the dialogue between him and who “was made for a little while lower black uniform, chest his friends, as they accused, while he ex- than the angels … because of the suffering protector sagging, cused, his behavior. Job was convinced he of death, crowned with glory and honor, holding his face mask didn’t deserve the tragic circumstances he so that by the grace of God He might taste in one hand, trying to received—while his friends tried to prove death for everyone” (Hebrews 2:9). Jesus, sort out and explain that he did. What none of them knew was the Son of God and Son of man shared “in his call. Right then and that God was at work behind the scenes, in fl esh and blood” so that “through death there, I decided God all the calamities, showing Satan that Job He might render powerless him who had was not calling me to was a righteous, godly man (Job 1:6-12; the power of death, that is, the devil, and Larry Clements umpire Little League 2:1-6). might free those who through fear of death games. All this makes me wonder: Does God were subject to slavery all their lives” The umpire is in a care about what we are going through? (Hebrews 2:14-15). tough position. He must, in an instant, re- Sometimes it seems God is absent when When Job cried out for an umpire, one call all the rules of the game, apply them to things hurt us. Other times we notice our who could understand the sinless God and the play he just saw and make a call. Rarely prayers are not answered according to our sinful men—one who could please God’s can he take his time, reverse a call or waffl e home and his children were together in Through all this heartbreak, Job kept desires. Job must have thought similarly, demands and forgive man’s sins—he was on a call—his call is law—and it can make his oldest son’s house (Job 1:13). Then in his integrity and did not blame God but, because he spoke of God’s aloofness when asking for Jesus. And God provided just or break a game. And if you say, “It’s just an instant, everything changed. All Job’s in fact, fell to the ground and worshiped he said about God, “He is not a man as I such a mediator…just such a Savior! “For a game—It doesn’t matter,” then you have livestock was stolen and his servants were Him (Job 1:20). He realized, “Naked I am that I may answer Him, that we may there is one God, and one mediator also not watched many Little League games! slain (Job 1:14-15). A second messenger came from my mother’s womb, and naked go to court together. There is no umpire between God and men, the man Christ The Old Testament character Job found told Job that fi re fell out of heaven and I shall return there. The LORD gave and between us, who may lay his hand upon us Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom himself wishing for an umpire. For some burned up all his sheep and shepherds (Job the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the both” (Job 9:32-33). As Job felt helpless, for all” (1 Timothy 1:5-6). He alone can reason, unknown to him, the wheels had 1:16). Immediately, another reported that name of the LORD” (Job 1:21). with God seemingly out of touch, he cried please God and save people! fallen off of his life. Though he was a his large herd of camels was stolen and As if Job had not faced enough tragedy, out for an arbitrator, or umpire—someone Larry Clements is the senior adult pas- God-fearing, diligently prayerful, righteous their keepers killed (Job 1:17). Then, the he was then smitten with incurable sores who understood both God and man—and tor at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, man, his life and family were shattered by saddest news—a great windstorm blew over his entire body (Job 2:7-8). He was could bring them together in harmony. 909 North Hyatt Street in Monticello, and painful loss, and his supposed friends were down the house of his oldest son—killing so affected by this condition that when The good news for Job, and for every- is the Advance-Monticellonian’s devotion- pointing fi ngers of guilt at him. all of his children, seven sons and three three friends came to comfort him, he was one of us, is that God has provided the al writer. You can contact him by email at It began like any other day. Job was at daughters (Job 1:18-19). unrecognizable. They broke into tears, perfect Umpire—the faultless Arbitrator, [email protected].
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The giveway BY HYUNG-JIN KIM I’m a child of God and I’m not scared to is open to members of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program For Religion News Service (ages 60 and over) and the Salt and Light ministry of the church. Participants must be residents of Drew County, meet eligibility re- SEOUL, South Korea—One North Korean die. So if you want to kill me, go ahead and quirements set for by the Arkansas Department of Human Services defector in Seoul describes her family back and must show a valid Arkansas driver’s license or another form of home quietly singing Christian hymns every kill me.” photo identifi cation. There is no smoking allowed on the church cam- Sunday while someone stood watch for in- North Korean prisoner Hyun Sarah, pus and no public restrooms will be available. For more information, formers. During questioning by North Korean guards in 2004 contact the church offi ce at 870-367-5483 or Jennifer Johnson, food A second cowered under a blanket or in pantry coordinator, via email at [email protected]. the toilet when praying in the North. Holmes Chapel ministry hosts free lunch Yet another recalls seeing a fellow prison over the past 20 years. inmate who was interrogated alongside her. inmate who’d been severely beaten for re- North Korea has five government-sanc- Kwak said she later saw Hyun, then 23, com- The men’s ministry of Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 fusing to repudiate her religion. tioned churches in its capital, Pyongyang, ing back from an interrogation room with East McCloy Street, will serve free soup, sandwich and cider lunch- These accounts from interviews with The but experts say they are fakes aimed at cov- severe bruises on her forehead and bleeding es for people in the Monticello community who are less fortunate, Associated Press provide a small window ering up the nation’s religious abuse and from her nose. homeless or just in need of a warm lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. into how underground Christians in North winning outside aid. North Korea had a Days later, guards took Hyun away for Saturday in the church’s Ethel Hawkins Family Life Center. Any- Korea struggle to maintain their faith amid flourishing population of Christians before good. one is welcome to come in, have a seat and enjoy a bowl of soup, persistent crackdowns. the 1950-53 Korean War, but it has withered Actions like that strike many defectors a sandwich and a warm cup of apple cider. For more information, The North’s treatment of Christians could amid successive clampdowns against a faith and South Koreans as extraordinary. contact George Matthews at either 870-723-4818 or 870-367-2811. become a bigger issue if North Korean lead- the government sees as a U.S.-led Western More common are stories like that from Fountain Hill church schedules special program er Kim Jong Un’s expected second summit threat. another defector, who also insisted on ano- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fountain Hill will with President Donald Trump produces sig- “From an outside perspective, there is ab- nymity because of fears for her family in the host its “12 Tribes of Israel” program at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest nificant progress, and if Pope Francis fol- solutely no religious freedom in North Ko- North. speaker will be Rev. Kenneth Daily, associate pastor of St. Stephens lows through on his expressed willingness rea,” said Kim Yun Tae, who isn’t religious. She said she only prayed under a blanket Missionary Baptist Church in Star City. All are invited to come wor- to take up Kim’s invitation to visit North The U.S. State Department has included or in the toilet because of worries of being ship. For more information, contact Deborah Daniels at deborah- Korea. North Korea on its list of countries violating caught. [email protected]. Most of North Korea’s underground religious freedom every year since 2001. Another, who was jailed after being repa- Shady Grove AME hosts ‘Pack the Pew’ Christians do not engage in the extremely North Korea has previously bristled at triated from China, described praying silent- dangerous work of proselytizing, according U.S. criticism of its religious record, calling ly in his cell after a hungry fellow prisoner The layman organization of Greater Shady Grove African Meth- to defectors and outside experts. it proof of hostility toward its leadership. shared some precious kernels of corn. odist Episcopal Church, 325 South Seventh Street in Wilmar, will Instead, they largely keep their beliefs to In October, Pope Francis indicated his “We communicated by writing on our host its annual “Pack the Pew” program at 3 p.m. Sunday. Johnny A. themselves or within their immediate fam- willingness to visit North Korea to South palms (with our fingers). I told him I was Orr, pastor of St. James AME in Rison and Okalone AME in Banks, ilies. But even those who stay deep under- Korean President Moon Jae-in, who con- a Christian and asked whether he was too,” will be the guest speaker. Host pastor Marvin Mosby and members ground face danger, defectors say. veyed Kim’s desire for a papal visit, accord- said the man, who asked to be identified of the Shady Grove congregation invite all to be a part of this event. North Korea has previously arrested South ing to Vatican and South Korean officials. only as J.M., citing safety concerns about For more information, contact Denise at [email protected]. Korean and American missionaries for al- Moon’s office cited Francis as saying that his siblings in the North. Friendship Pentecostal sets Family Day legedly attempting to build underground “if the invitation comes, I will surely re- Some were even more outspoken. spond to it, and I can possibly go.” Jung Gwangil, a North Korean defec- Friendship Pentecostal Church of God, 620 North Conley Street, church networks or overthrow its govern- Most remaining Christians in North Ko- tor-turned-activist, said he saw a man pray- will host its annual Family Day program on Sunday, Feb. 17. Sun- ment. Only a small number of North Korean rea likely learned about the religion when ing and singing hymns when they were held day school starts at 9:45 a.m. and worship is at 10:45 a.m. There believers risk trying to win converts, defec- they went to China after a devastating fam- together at a detention facility in the north- will be prizes for the person who brings the most family members. tors say. Pastor Todd Wood is the speaker for the morning. For more infor- One woman interviewed said she convert- ine killed hundreds of thousands in the mid- ern city of Hoeryong in October 1999. mation, contact Janie Smith at 870-820-5223. ed about 10 relatives and neighbors and held 1990s. The man was beaten frequently and one Converts were later captured in China and day was hauled away, Jung said. Shepherds Center plans 2019 classes secret services before defecting to the South. “I wanted to build my church and sing out jailed once they were sent back to the North. “While leaving, he shouted to us, ‘God Organized by members of various area churches, with classes as loud as I could,” said the woman, who is Most denied their faith while being inter- will save you.’ I hadn’t encountered Chris- geared toward those who are age 55 or older, Shepherds Center will now a pastor in Seoul. rogated, as H.Y. said she was later forced to tianity before at the time, and I thought he hold six Tuesday classes for interested participants beginning on She insisted on only being identified with do when imprisoned in the North, so they was crazy,” said Jung. It wasn’t clear what Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Family Life Center of First United Method- her initials, H.Y., because of serious worries could survive. But not everyone did. happened to the man. ist Church, 317 South Main Street. One $10 fee is requested to cov- about the safety of her converts and family Another defector in Seoul, Kwak Jeong- After H.Y. was sent back again to North er expenses for the six-week experience. Other classes will be on in the North. ae, 65, said a fellow inmate in North Korea Korea, she began evangelical work with Feb. 26 and March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Class choices include, but are The pastor and others spoke with the AP told guards about her own religious beliefs money she received regularly from outside not limited to, carpentry, yoga, news to know, bridge (lessons will because they wanted to highlight the per- and insisted on using her baptized name, missionary groups. also be provided), quilting, knitting lessons, card games, dominoes secution they feel Christians face in North rather than her original Korean name, during She said she first tried to win people’s and tap dance. For more information, contact either Susan Musick Korea. questioning in 2004. trust by lending them money, handing out at 318-447-9309, Carolyn Baughman at 870 224-6320, Dalene Ste- Although the comments cannot be inde- “She persisted in saying, ‘My name is corn and helping at funerals before cautious- phenson at 870-723-0650 or Sarah Blackmon at 870-814-0469. pendently confirmed, they generally match Hyun Sarah; it’s the name that God and my ly telling them about Christianity. Second Baptist holds wild game supper the previous claims of other defectors. church have given to me,’” Kwak said. “We sang hymns very quietly, looking at Kim Yun Tae, head of the Unification “She told (the interrogators), ‘I’m a child each other’s lips. I ended up crying quite of- Second Baptist Church, 1032 Old Warren Road, will host its an- of God and I’m not scared to die. So if you ten,” she said of her converts. nual wild game supper at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. The guest Strategy Institution, a private think tank in Seoul, said he’s heard similar testimonies want to kill me, go ahead and kill me.’ ” Now in her early 40s, she said she regular- speaker will be Wade Shoemaker of Rig’em Right Waterfowl. Kwak said Hyun told her about what she ly sends money to North Korea through bro- There will be door prizes, food, fun and fellowship for all ages. about religious crackdowns and under- ground Christians during interviews with did during the interrogations, and Hyun’s kers to maintain her village’s underground Rev. Ray Hearron, host pastor, invites all to attend. For more infor- actions were confirmed to Kwak by another congregation. mation, contact Stacey Owens at [email protected]. more than 1,000 defectors from North Korea Revival scheduled at Cominto Baptist Cominto Baptist Church, 133 South Cominto Road south of Mon- ticello off Arkansas Highway 35, will host a revival at 7 p.m. nightly and his sister, Diann and hus- Riley Fuqua of Star City called find, so please don’t take every- beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25 and continuing through Friday, March 1. COUNTRY band, attended also, along with and sends love and hello to her body to be your friend.” his aunts and his son and wife. Five different speakers and fi ve area singers will be featured. On Mon- Continued from Page 4B friends at Morning Star MBC. So sorry to hear about Thed- day night, Charles Graham, who has preached and sung in various It was a blessed affair. She and husband John do a prison erick Oglsby and wife losing countries, will be in charge of the service. On Tuesday night, Clint Pentecost when all were in one I was glad to see Reggie ministry every fourth Sunday in one of their twins, the little boy Pruitt from Lake Village will bring the message while Linda Caldwell accord. One more was added to Rhodes, who was home for the Little Rock and they stay busy named Nehemiah. He and twin will present the special music. Mark Stevens, from McGehee, will the church family. homegoing of “Goober” Rem- spreading the gospel. sister were two months old. preach on Wednesday, and Ruby Brixie will bring the special music. At 2 p.m., an ordination ser- ley. He came by and gave me a Thanks be to God for this They live in Houston. Just a Jeff Hessinger, the Bartholomew Association Director, will bring the helping hand. ministry and mission. Donna and little angel gone to be with the message on Thursday, with Bill Burchfi eld and Chris Davis present- vice was held. David Hicks was ordained as a deacon. Levorn Prayers go up for Martha I befriended each other some 30 Lord. We send our prayers and ing special music. On Friday, Freddy Gay will bring the message and Gardner Fisher, who is in Baptist years ago. She is a true friend. heartfelt sympathy. Sarah Pippen will present the special music. Rev. Zan Pierce, the host Cotton and James Simpson did pastor, invites everyone to attend each of the services. the service. Other deacons and Hospital at this writing. We know Rosetta Tharpe says it better Now until we meet again by ministers laid hands. David’s that the prayers of the righteous in her song: “You can bare this paper and pen, give God your Bethel AME plans Black History salute dad, Kyle Shaw Jr. of Benton, availeth much. My friend Donna in mind a true friend is hard to best and you won’t regret it. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fountain Hill will host a Black History program at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. The speaker will be Rev. James Spinks, pastor of Brooks Chapel Mission- Page 5B Word Search answers Page 5B Suduko answers ary Baptist Church in Monticello. All are invited. For more informa- tion, contact Deborah Daniels at [email protected]. Ongoing Church partners needed First United Methodist Church, 317 South Main Street, is looking for other churches to partner with on the Samaritan’s Feet project. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 3 in the FUMC Family Life Center. To pledge money and prayer towards the purchase of Like us new shoes and socks, or for more information, contact the church offi ce at 870-367-2471. First Presbyterian parenting group on Facebook VIP, a parenting group sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street, meets at 6 p.m. every fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Tuesday of each month at the church. A free meal and childcare are provided. The group is open to all parents, grand- parents, educators, caregivers and any others who are interested in family issues. For more information, contact either 870-367-6883 or 870-723-2142. The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry SAVE A The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry hosts meetings for college students of all ages from 6-7:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday night of each month at the church, 300 North Main Street. Various topics of discussion and training is made available to assist students Puzzle ideas or requests? SHELTER with fi nances, scholastic achievement, professional advancement, and life. Pastors Jerome and Clarissa Pace welcome all college stu- Send an email to: dents to attend. For more information, contact the church at 870-460- 5999, email [email protected] or visit tgiatemple.org. [email protected] First Baptist community women’s Bible study First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is holding a com- munity women’s Bible study each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in GET A the church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to meet PET 10’ WIDE at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship before the study starts. Child- care will be provided. For more information, contact the church of- BUILDING There are many reasons fi ce at 870-367-3449. FOR $100 why wonderful pets Christian Interfaith Ministry Bible study DOWN! like Sidney end up in Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East Gaines Street, invites ev- shelters. You can make eryone to a Tuesday night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. a difference by opening The ministry also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance ser- In The Marketplace Parking Lot up your home to a pet vice, beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning worship services Monticello 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on any of these events, by adopting, fostering, contact Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. or by donating money Chancefurdogs Holmes Chapel free tutoring or pet supplies to our Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, is Gene Launius OPOQSPmUBOJNBMSFTDVF 0/"OX s -ONTICELLO !2 sponsoring free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades kindergarten through third grade. Students must For more information about adopting a pet, fostering a bring the course work in which they need help. 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BARKADA neighbor. A large tree fell in there so it was really good that of the way home. Sandy’s back yard and Danny I could take care of Meghann Later, he accompanied me to JANA WRIGHT Lawson removed it for her. Do you have any community tidbits? while he recovered from that. church, which was a real treat. Sandy’s family in Michigan But flying is not for this ol’ gal. Bethel enjoyed good attendance This weekend was fishing The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- have had a bad time with weath- It just wears me slap out! this week. Bro. Kevin, Buck, weather. Unfortunately, I did nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you er conditions. They were house Once I got home I was able Justin Hewitt, Cheryl and I sang not get to fish. I hope some of live in a community not represented on this page (and we know bound for four days. Thank God to sleep a solid eight hours and a special. It was a hymn did not you did. This is a wild week for there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about for Arkansas weather. woke up refreshed and ready to know very well and I forgot to temperatures. It is supposed to your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at I’m going to Baton Rouge, 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. go. The kitties were very happy write down the title although I be in the 70s up until Friday, to see me and have spent a lot did enjoy singing it. Bro. Kev- and then the high is 45. Talk La. Saturday to attend the Loui- mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce siana State Singing Convention during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- of time in my lap since I got in’s message, “True Fasting,” about a wild ride! home. I want to give a special was taken from Isaiah 58:1-12. Don’t forget your sweetheart were Mark and Kerrie Peterson, cuss your participation in our newspaper. Gay Young, Joy Lawson and thanks to Leigha for coming Please pray for the Clint this Valentine’s Day. It is ap- over and taking care of the Eubanks family, which has been proaching quickly. Kia. Not much news this week but kitties while I was gone. hard hit with the flu. Shawn and I visited with As I sit here, I can hear That afternoon, I played with Ricky and Annette West on Sun- let us all count our blessings for had in Sunday school. Our on “Loving God by Trusting the last week. The weather has lesson was on “Renounce the birds making their early Addie and Bo while Leigha day. We had a really nice visit, Christ.” The subject was “Eyes morning wake-up calls. If the been terrible in other states. Everything for Christ,” coming on the Prize,” and the devotion- got some stuff done around and I bought some cute jewelry weather today is as nice as pre- the house then we went back from her. Thank you, Lord. from Philippians 3:7-16 (KJV). al reading was 1 Corinthians Pastor Robert Marshall Sr.’s dicted, I will spend lots of time over to enjoy more family Mrs. Mary Lasiter had a sur- 15:50-58. outdoors watching birds and message was on “Beware of The background scripture time. Some of Leigha’s family prise last Thursday. Her nephew taking photographs. were coming over for a Super Tim Doss of Green Hill, niece the Unbeliever,” coming from was Philippians 3:1-6. Rhe print GUESTHOUSE Today is Groundhog Day and Bowl meal. All in all, it was a Fran Bailey of Malvern, niece Hebrews 3:8-11 (KJV). What an passage was Philippians 3:7-14, I wonder what Punxsutawney wonderful day of being outside Donna and great-nephew Joshua CLARA CATER awesome service we had! Thank and the key verse was “Breth- Phil will prognosticate. Will in the wonderful weather and Savage of Green Hill came You, God, for our three new ren, I count not myself to have There is no Guesthouse news it be an early spring or more time spent with family and and visited with her. She really visitors. apprehended; but this one thing this week. Clara had other commit- winter? I am hoping for an early friends. enjoyed the visit. The Scripture for the week is I do, forgetting those things ments. Her column will resume in spring. I say that knowing that Sunday afternoon, I enjoyed Happy early anniversary to Malachi 3:10 (KJV): “Bring ye which are behind and reaching next week’s edition. an early spring brings about its a good phone chat with Aunt Mike and Kristi Moseley. They all the tithes into the store- forth unto those things which own problems, such as more Letty, who—I am happy to will be celebrating 27 years house, that there may be meat are before, I press toward the bugs. I also know that we need report—is feeling much better. together this Friday. I wish you in mine house, and prove me mark for the prize is the high a good blast of winter—and am I am so happy that my friends, many more years of happiness. JORDAN PARK now herewith, saith the Lord of calling of God in Christ Jesus” pretty sure that we haven’t seen Wanda and Ronnie Crockett, Betty Rial, Shelly Wooten, hosts, if I will not open you the Philippians 3:13-14 KJV. Mary TRILISA MARSHALL the last of it—but I will enjoy have made it back home from Shana Wilson and Kay Ozment windows of heaven, and pour Junior did a great job teaching What an awesome weekend the spring like weather while it driving over-the-road and will enjoyed a girls’ day out togeth- you out a blessing, that there the lesson. we had! The weather was so is here. now be enjoying many relaxing er. They visited relatives around shall not be room enough to Morning worship was blessed nice and warm; I loved being Happy birthdays to Josh years at home. the Benton area and enjoyed a receive it.” also. Pastor Edgar Spencer out with my family. It’s that Brown and Miranda Eubanks That’s my news for this meal at Texas Roadhouse. Everyone have a blessed was the speaker for the hour in time of year to plan our family and safe rest of the week and (Feb. 2); Tina Williams, Barbie week. Until next time, please Jim and Amanda Stafford and our pastor’s absence (he had Eubanks and Doyle Glennon reunion—if you are related remember in all you do, always to work). Bro. Edgar’s mes- be safe, be happy, pray for Kanyon and Amanda Calhoun to the Orr, Clifton, Sanders, (all Feb. 8); Clint Eubanks (Feb. keep God first. And also, please sage was from Mark 2:1-2. His each other and remember to be had a night out at Doe’s Eat McCoy or Gordan families, 9); Hunter Savage and Martha call, visit, or check on a family thought was “What a Friend We thankful to God for His many Place Saturday evening. please call me (Trilisa Marshall) Huffman (both Feb. 18); and member, friend or loved one Have in Jesus.” It was a blessed blessings in your life. Shawn and I ran into Max at 870-367-4212; my brother, Michell Lloyd (Feb. 28). I wish and let someone know you care one. Visitors were from Mt. Ol- Fuqua while we were eating the Tony Clifton, at 870-501-4074; you all a very happy birthday. and are thinking of them. ive. It was good to have Vernon other day. We had a nice visit Robert Marshall Sr. at 870-281- Saturday morning’s sunrise Thank you, Mrs. Nancy, Mr. Smith with us; he blessed us with him. 4863; Lareatha Hamilton or was spectacular. The sunrise WILMAR Buddy and Paul Lemons for with a great prayer. Thank you to Mark Carter Larissa Davis at 870-536-5190; set the clouds ablaze, making and his crew for quickly finding always showing me love. I was There will be a Black History CHRIS RILEY Gwen Orr at 870-723-7444; or looking at a card they sent me my old oak tree appear to be on and fixing the water leak we program at 3 p.m. on Feb. 17 It is just another blessing; a my father, Agrone Clifton, for and it says, “God made you fire. Later, the pups and I mo- were having! at Promise Land in Lacey. The new month and a new day. The more details. special” and inside it says, “You seyed down to Gee’s Landing I am glad that Joan Ferguson guest speaker will be Pastor Tali Lord is good, in spite of what Also, we will be having a are precious in my eyes, and and then we went for a walk and is feeling better. She was having Gillian and his church family we may encounter. family reunion meeting at 1 honored, and I love you.” Isaiah ended up sitting on the pond some trouble with her blood of Fudges Baptist in Crossett. The homegoing service for p.m. on March 2 at Pentecostal 43:4. bank for a spell. I love sitting pressure this past week. Faith Church Of God In Christ, Pastor Ephraim Johnson and there on the bank and reflecting Milton “Goober” Remley was My thoughts and prayers I saw on Facebook where his church family invite you 111 East Briarcliff Street, someone said Valentine’s Day on the deeper thoughts of life held Saturday at Monticello are with the family of Bobby behind the Veterans of Foreign to come out and worship with and taking pictures of the cloud Middle School with Graylin Parker. He was the husband of is on Feb. 14 but if you have them if you don’t have any Wars hut. Our shirts will be the love of God in your heart, reflections on the water. The Wilson officiating. The home- Sandra Calhoun Parker. May gray with red writing on them other place to go. The doors are pups found an old turtle shell going service for Southeast Dis- you find strength in the Lord Valentine’s Day is every day always open. and we will be in Wilmar at the 24/7—non-stop. and had a good time chewing on trict Choir Director Roosevelt during this time. school this year. Yolanda and her roller derby that while I enjoyed the peace- Goodwin was held at First Bap- Happy birthday to Brandon Much love to all and be bless- team went to Memphis, Tenn. Our hearts were saddened ed, everyone! ful afternoon. tist in Hamburg with District Stafford, Brandy Pennington, over the tragic house fire death for a game. They won three I visited with Jason, Leigha Moderator Larry D. Alexander Kylee Caldwell, Chris Beard, of “Fish” James. He is the games. and Addie for a little bit that officiating. Our prayers and Rick Anthony, Michael Griffith brother of Bertie James, Pear T.J., Ginger, Mary, Martha morning, too. It’s a Youth Hunt heartfelt sympathy are extended and Debby Anderson. I hope Byers and Anita Ferguson, all of LACEY and a friend of Ginger and weekend and Bo went hunting to both these families. you all have or had wonderful T.J. and I ate lunch at Young’s Monticello. We are praying for IVANELL HANDLEY with his Dad. A happy belated birthday birthdays! all the family and Lord, give the Friday. Saturday, Connie traveled wish to Aden Everett, who Please call 870-224-3383 family encouragement, peace, Happy anniversary to Mr. and Thought for the week: Our up to spend time with Josh and turned 11 on Feb. 4. He is my with news or email wrightwom- love and comfort at this time. Mrs. Jack Suber (Feb. 8) and ears can help us mature in our family for his birthday. little next-door neighbor. [email protected]. You all have my prayers, love Mr. and Mrs. Ray King (Feb. faith, if we’ll listen. Sunday dawned foggy A happy wish to Patricia and sympathy. Funeral arrange- 16). and cool but not too cool “Pat” Green, Feb. 4, and to my ments have not been made at Happy birthday to Mayel making it a perfect morning sister Liz Boswell, Feb. 10. She GREEN HILL this time of writing. Franklin (Feb. 15); and Caro- POSSUM VALLEY for a walk. I’m hearing Ru- is a resident in Stone Gate Villa Happy birthday shoutouts lyn King, Jereldine Bell, Mrs. by-crowned Kinglets in the in Crossett. FAYE AND MAY this week go to: Marsha Burton Lucell Daniels and Thomas Lee KAY CRAIG woods along with Northern I attended worship service Well, what do you know? I (Feb. 4); Alexis Jones and Toni Davis (all Feb. 17). Good mornin’, friends! I’ve Flickers, White-throated Spar- Sunday at Brooks Chapel Mis- know that it is Sunday evening Thomas (both Feb. 5); Victor Prayers are extended for had a wonderful week and I rows and Pileated Woodpeckers. sionary Baptist Church on Old and I am ready for church. We Booker, Darryl Chandler, Doro- Dorothy Jordan, Irena Miller, hope yours was great, too. I just Just about the time I got to the Warren Road, where James D. had good church services today, thy Folk, and the twins Kawanta Leslie Miller, Martha Fisher, got back home from spending end of the road I heard Jason’s Spinks Sr. is pastor and Falana but the crowd was very small. Ortiz and Twanta Donley (all Mary Ann Veasey and Marvin the week with my daughter, truck as he was coming home Hubbard is assistant. It was May came down and attended Feb. 6); Domonique Alexander, Jenkins. Meghann, and her husband, from working the night shift. Lo a hallelujah and glory-filled church, then she ate Sunday Lou Lambert, Michael Hun- I called and checked on Irena Tim. Meghann had surgery and and behold, when he passed me service. Pastor Spinks’ scripture lunch with Don and Faye Wig- eycutt and Malachi Steen (all Miller. I flew out to help her “get over I saw Bo in the truck with him. was from Matthew 19:16, 22 gam. Feb. 7); Clifford Hawkins (Feb. Sunday night, I visited with the hump,” as it were. I am hap- It wasn’t but a few minutes later and his subject was “Kingdom Sally Smith of Jonesboro 8); Jody Church and Adrian my brother John and family. py to say that when I left, she I see Bo coming down the road Prioritizing.” Many worshippers came to visit her mother for the Miller (both Feb. 9); and Ro- Doris Franklin was also there. was much improved and I felt toward me pedaling full tilt on were in the house and the spirit weekend. She went up to Cleora salind Tenner (Feb. 10). Happy We had another blessed good about leaving and coming his bike. When he got to me he of the Lord was very present. Crook’s house for a visit with birthday everyone! Enjoy your Sunday service at Promise Land back home. was complaining of the cold. So It reminded me of the Day of May and Cleora (Pepe). special day. Baptist Church. The Sunday Bless them, Tim, came down I let him borrow my jacket to See COUNTRY Page 3B It is so nice to have a good What an awesome time we school lesson from Unit II was with bronchitis while I was wear while we walked the rest CASS MARTIN ANNSWOOD APARTMENTS NOW IS THE TIME REALTY RETIREMENT CENTER To replace that old stove www.cassmartinrealty.com Handicapped, efficiency & one bedroom apartments ZLWKDQHZHQHUJ\HIÀFLHQW 870.367.6125 When available 625 West Bolling Street | Monticello, AR 71655 A family's annual income must not exceed program income limits. Limits are for low, very low and extremely low incomes. 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BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] This past football season, the University of Arkansas at Monticello accomplished several “fi rsts.” Junior tight end DeAndre Washington made sure UAM’s tradition contiunued in another area. Washington, a 6-foot-2, 185-pounder, earned an All-America nod following a 36-reception, 615-yard, six-touchdown campaign in 2018. The Boll Weevils’ seventh fi rst-team All-American, Washing- ton was recently honored by Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette. The Shreveport, La. native joins defensive tackle Melvin Patrick (1983), noseguard Roland Autry, center Anthony Brown (1990), offensive tackle Kevin Parker (1992), punter J.J. DePriest (1993) and tight end Devon Stewart (2003) as fi rst-team football All-Amer- icans from UAM. His distinction also continued a streak that has reached three years now of at least one Weevil named to at least one All-American team. Wide receiver Jalen Tolliver began that stretch when he was named honorable mention All-America by Hansen’s Football Gazette af- ter the 2016 season. In 2017, Tolliver repeated as All-American by being selected to Hansen’s third team and d2football.com’s second team. Cornerback Jeremy Jackson joined Tolliver in DeAndre 2017 when he was listed on Hansen’s third team. Washington With placekicker Jamie McGehee and defen- sive lineman Calvin Ursin, both named honor- able mention All-America by Hansen’s Football Gazette in 2013, Washington becomes the fi fth All-American under present head coach Hud Jackson’s tutelage. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent “DeAndre is an unreal team player who unselfi shly changed po- NOT IN OUR HOUSE Drew Central’s Nicky Barnard (0) and Zeb Trantham smother a would-be McGehee shooter under the basket as the Pirates complet- sitions to make our team better,” Jackson said of Washington, who ed a regular-season sweep of their arch rivals last Thursday at Drew Central Gymnasium. helped lead UAM to a 6-5 regular-season record, the fi rst win over rival Southern Arkansas University in Jackson’s eight year in Mon- ticello and to a postseason berth for the fi rst time in 25 years. “He deserves this big time. He’s got a super attitude and makes maximum Pirates complete sweep of arch rival Owls effort on every play.” In total, UAM has now had 63 football All-Americans (seven fi rst teamers, 15 second teamers, six third teamers and 35 honorable BY JEFF YOUNG Both teams scored six points in the third quar- In the second game of the night, the McGe- mentions) since 1944. Washington, also named fi rst-team All-Great ter to give McGehee 31-24 lead heading into the hee Lady Owls took advantage of an eight-point Advance correspondent American Conference and second-team All-Super Region 3 by the fi nal quarter of play. fi rst quarter to outscore Drew Central 8-5, but D2CCA, joined a pair of Harding University Bisons on the Hansen With three games remaining on the regular Drew Central scored 12 points in the fi nal the Lady Pirates got eight points from Michaela fi rst team. season schedule, the Drew Central basketball quarter of play compared to McGehee’s eight Binns in the second quarter of play, outscoring Sophomore fullback Cole Chancey and senior center Bryce Bray, teams hosted Class 3A, District 8 rival McGe- points, but it was not enough to make up the McGehee 19-10 to take a 24-18 lead into the half. who also received the Rimington Award as the outstanding center in hee last Friday. defi cit as the Junior Owls defeated the Junior Extending the lead in the third quarter, the Division II, were also Hansen fi rst teamers from the GAC. The Junior Pirates were fi rst to hit the fl oor Pirates 39-36. Lady Pirates scored 17 points in the quarter as Harding defensive end T.J. Winslow was selected to the Hansen against the Junior Owls. DC got out to a good Leading the way for the Junior Pirates was McGehee scored nine and the Lady Pirates took second team, while Arkansas Tech University fullback Chris East- start in the fi rst quarter as Jayden Golden and Golden with 17 points followed by Remley with a 41-27 lead into the fi nal quarter of play. burn and Harding offensive guard Keith Pledger received third-team Antonio Remley each scored six points as the eight. Chris Shaw scored three points with Kade McGehee’s Latationa Johnson gave the Lady accolades from UAM’s conference. hosts outscored McGehee 16-13 in the period. Bodiford, Will Watson, Tristian Butler and Nick Owls 10 points in the fourth quarter as the team GAC honorable mention Hansen All-Americans included East Drew Central’s output was not the same in Bailey each scoring two points. scored 16 points in the period, outscoring Drew Central University punter Jack Preston; Harding linebacker Sam the second quarter, though, as the junior squad The Junior Pirates will play in their fi nal con- Central 16-11 but the Lady Pirates secured the Blankenship; the Ouachita Baptist University duo of cornerback scored only two points. McGehee outscored test of the regular season on Thursday, against win 52-43. Drew Central in the quarter 12-2 to take a 25-18 West Helena Central at home, with a 5 p.m. See HONOR Page 3C halftime lead. tipoff scheduled. See DC Page 2C Billies, Lady Billies keep streaks alive
BY JEFF YOUNG Monticello took a 20-16 lead Advance correspondent into the half. The Lady Billies extended the The Monticello Lady Billies lead in the third quarter, 33-27, traveled to Magnolia last Friday, after outscoring Magnolia 14- attempting to avenge an earlier 11. nine-point loss to the Lady Pan- In the final quarter of play, thers on Jan. 8. Monticello secured the win with Magnolia got out to a six- a 19-point performance to Mag- point lead in the first quarter of nolia’s 14. Monticello closed the play, doubling the Lady Billies’ game taking a 52-41 victory. output on the scoreboard, tak- Leading the way for the Lady ing a 12-6 lead. But Monticello Billies was Smith with 33 points File photo overtook Magnolia in the sec- followed by Trania Price with CAPPING OFF A GREAT YEAR UAM’s DeAndre Washington be- Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ond quarter, outscoring the Lady eight. came the Weevil’s seventh fi rst-team football All-American when he SCORING MACHINE Monticello senior Shania Smith (24) reached the Panthers 14-4 behind a nine- was selected by Don Hansen’s National Football Weekly Gazette. 1,000-point mark in her career last Friday. point quarter by Shania Smith. See MONTICELLO Page 2C Diamond Weevils, Blossoms open 2019 seasons
BY HAROLD COGGINS Fort Hays State game will be poi- see very many balls dropped out on the infi eld will be junior Dylan [email protected] gnant. While Harvey is quickly there. We are just very inexperi- Borman (UAM’s designated hitter becoming a fi xture in the Weevils’ enced and unproven. and Johnson’s back-up a year ago) Reports are Punxsutawney Phil dugout (he’s already the winnin- “When you combine new start- at shortstop, classmates Kaleb War- didn’t see his shadow last Satur- gest baseball coach in school his- ers at seven of the eight defensive den at fi rst and Audy Clary vying day, which tradition says calls for tory after just eight seasons), the spots—and the fact that we haven’t for playing time with true freshman an early spring. With temperatures Blossoms and Lem will begin the had a full practice on the fi eld (be- Kyle Frame at second. in the mid-70s during the fi rst week fi rst spring in 23 years without the cause of the weather)—there are “Kaleb transferred from Ar- of February for collegiate baseball steady infl uence of the late Alvy probably going to be a few mis- kansas Tech, where he was their and softball season openers, it’s a Early. takes, but hopefully, they won’t be starting fi rst baseman two seasons good bet at least two coaches at the “I don’t honestly know how it is too costly. As a coaching staff, we ago,” Harvey said. “We redshirted University of Arkansas at Monti- going to feel without Alvy,” Lem will need to stay patient and be able him last year. He has plus power cello are hoping the groundhog is said. “I know he was really look- to live with some aggressive mis- and will be our only left-handed correct for once. ing forward to this season and these takes early.” power threat. Audy is in his fourth Head baseball coach John Har- young ladies. I also know he was a Unlike Harvey’s past UAM year here and is a very scrappy type vey leads his defending Great winner and was absolutely unsatis- teams, the 2019 Weevils have only player—nothing fl ashy—but gets American Conference regular-sea- fi ed with last season.” seven seniors of the roster. Leading on base and makes the routine play. son champion Boll Weevils into In 2018, the Blossoms suffered the way will be sophomore third Kyle can be a dynamic player and 2019 at 4 p.m. this afternoon through an 11-42 spring—by far baseman Jordan Johnson, fresh has the tools.” against Christian Brothers Uni- Early’s worst since taking over the off an award-winning fi rst year Behind the plate and at desig- versity in Memphis, Tenn. Interim program in 1997, the second year of playing (he was redshirted in nated hitter, where UAM has been head softball coach Kyle Lem and of the team’s existence. UAM fi n- 2017). pretty solid since Harvey’s arrival his Cotton Blossoms do the same ished in the GAC cellar at 11-31. Johnson, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound- in 2011, the two drawing the most this weekend with four games in Lem said he and his squad owe it er from Beaumont, Texas, started starting attention are juniors Bro- Bentonville. to Early’s memory to reverse that 48 games for UAM last spring and die Threet and Andrew Piraino. While the Blossoms are play- fi nish in 2019. File photo batted .322 (58 hits in 180 at-bats) Threet was the Weevils’ back-up “We got to share so much in with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and ing in the UAM D2 Challenge, the YOUNG LEADER Sophomore third baseman Jordan Johnson, last year’s catcher last year and logged time Weevils will be opening their home my last four seasons,” the interim Freshman of the Year in the Great Americcan Conference, returns at the hot 49 runs batted in. His on-base per- in 22 games, batting .236 with one season with a three-game series coach noted. “I am sure the fi rst corner for the 2019 Boll Weevils. Baseball, softball schedules, Page 4C. centage was .395 and his slugging double, two homers and seven RBI. against Minnesota State University game will be a mixture of emo- percentage was .561. In the fi eld, Piraino was redshirted. at Mankato at Weevils Field. First tions. It’ll be sad because I won’t the league, Harvey and the Weevils of new faces. That being said, I am he committed only 12 errors in 108 “Brodie is one of the leaders on pitch of a Saturday doubleheader is get to share the fi eld with my best will once again have a bullseye excited about this year’s group. We chances for a fi elding percentage of the team,” Harvey noted. “Andrew scheduled for noon Saturday with friend. By the same token, it will be squarely on their collective backs, have some very athletic guys and .900. is a very good defensive catch- the teams playing a single game at exciting because I know how hard and will be striving to not give up we should be fun to watch. Those numbers propelled him er. He is the brother of Nick, a 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. these young ladies have worked to their lofty perch. “We should be deeper on the to the GAC Freshman of the Year former infi elder and current coach The Blossoms open 2019 against honor his memory. UAM, picked third in the GAC mound than we have ever been, and Award and Harvey said Johnson (and 2017 All-GAC honorable Fort Hays State (Kan.) University “I’m confi dent because he taught preseason baseball coaches’ poll, is there is a chance that our weekend “has only gotten better. I look for mention selection).” at noon Saturday and follow that me so much about not only soft- not only the defending regular-sea- rotation is as good. Offensively, it him to have more mature at-bats In the outfi eld, senior J.T. Maul- contest with a 2 p.m. game against ball, but life in general. I do know son league champions at 23-10 (30- will be hard to put up the type of this year. He’s also dropped 15 din, juniors Nate English and Eli- Northwest Missouri State Univer- he would be proud of this group 19 overall) but has won the confer- numbers that we put up last year, pounds and is more athletic.” jah Celaya, and sophomore Grant sity. Sunday, UAM’s women battle of young ladies and would love to ence postseason tournament in two but the offense this year could be Johnson will again man the hot Shepherd are battling for playing Missouri Southern State University coach them.” of the last three seasons. more consistent and not as one-di- corner for the Weevils but he will time. Potentially, Harvey said, En- at noon and Missouri Western State Although Lem and the Blossoms “We lost 19 guys off last year’s mensional. be the only familiar face when glish could become one of UAM’s University at 2 p.m. will be looking up in the GAC and team,” Harvey said about this “On defense, we are very ath- UAM takes the fi eld this afternoon most productive center fi elders and For many reasons, the UAM- playing to rise from the bottom of on defense. Among the new faces year’s Weevils, “so we have a lot letic in the outfi eld. You shouldn’t See UAM Page 4C 2C | Wednesday, February 6, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325
output, scoring six points off two board were Simpson and Esca- DC three-pointers, as the Pirates scored MONTICELLO milla with 10 points each. Price How they fared 12 points in the quarter. McGehee added four, and Nolen and Ca- Continued from Page 1C trailed by one point with with sec- Continued from Page 1C verella Leonard rounded out the onds to go but the Owls’ shot missed scoring with two points each. UAM BOLL WEEVILS (12-8 overall, 8-6 GAC) For the Lady Pirates, Charlayah and was rebounded by DC’s Tra- Mayela Escamilla scored With the pair of victories, DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) Ridgell led the way with 13 points seven with Tyniesha Nolen and 11/10 at Concordia, St. Paul (Minn.)@ L 71-86 Darnell Wright 17 varus Shead to close out the contest Monticello improves their re- 11/11 vs. Minnesota-Crookston@ L 58-68 Marcus Gilbert 15 Ajhane Simpson scoring two followed by Binns with 12. Olivia giving Drew Central a 46-45 victory. cord to 11-10 overall and 6-4 in Darnell Wright 15 points each. 11/17 Texas College W 75-38 Keelin Jackson 15 Young added seven. Darbee Forte, For Drew Central, Eubanks, Bar- Class 4, District 8 play. 11/24 Centenary (La.) W 80-51 Darnell Wright 23 Ty’asia Gilbert and Gracie Connard Taking to the court after the 11/29 at Harding* L 63-65 K.J. Lesure 15 nard and Zeb Trantham led the way In the final contest of the Lady Billies, the Monticello Bil- 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* W 68-60 Austin Hardy 32 scored six points each, and Kelli Jo with 12 points each followed by night, the Monticello Billies 12/5 at Arkansas-Fort Smith W 69-59 Austin Hardy 11 lies were able to overcome an K.J. Lesure 11 Stain rounded out the scoring with Shead with 10 points. used a 14-point first quarter to 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 75-72 Austin Hardy 23 two points. eight-point deficit in the fourth 12/15 at Henderson State* W 73-58 K.J. Lesure 17 Tuesday at Lake Village Lake- quarter to take a 59-55 victory. take a five-point lead into the 12/17 Ecclesia (Ark.) W 83-54 Austin Hardy 18 In the fi nal contest of the evening, side, both teams continued their second period and never relin- 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* W 67-65 Darnell Wright 16 the Drew Central Pirates had only Returning to the hardwood on 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 75-74, OT K.J. Lesure 25 winning ways. The Lady Pirates Tuesday, the Monticello Junior quished the lead in the contest. 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* W 68-60 Marcus Gilbert 14 four players put points on the board, dropped the Lady Beavers 44-37 to Monticello outscored Hamburg 1/12 East Central* L 64-69 Darnell Wright 20 but all four scored in double digits Lady Billies scored double dig- 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 70-74 Keelin Jackson 16 improve to 15-10 overall. its in three of four quarters to 21-12 in the second for a 35-21 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* L 66-79 Kwame McBean 22 against conference rival McGehee. Later, the Pirates slipped past lead at the half. 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* L 49-73 Jordan Embry 10 In the fi rst quarter, Trenton Eu- take a 41-16 victory over the Ju- Kwame McBean 10 Lakeside 57-53 to go to 19-6 on the nior Lady Lions of Hamburg at Hamburg outscored Mon- 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* L 72-73, OT K.J. Lesure 23 banks sparked the Pirates to a 15-8 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* W 70-58 Austin Hardy 23 season. Both teams are now 10-3 in Dan Coston Field House. ticello in the third 11-8, but 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* W 90-79 K.J. Lesure 27 lead after scoring eight points in the 8-3A with one regular-season game Tipping off in the next con- Monticello controlled a 43-32 2/7 Harding* 7:30 p.m. quarter. McGehee came back to tie 2/9 Henderson State* 4 p.m. remaining. test, the Monticello Lady Billies advantage heading into the final 2/14 at Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. the contest at the half behind Dar- Drew Central’s fi nal home game quarter of play. 2/16 at Arkansas Tech* 3 p.m. held off the Lady Lions in the 2/21 at East Central* 7:30 p.m. yla Polite’s seven second-quarter of the regular season will be on first quarter, 14-12, before pull- In the fourth, Hamburg and 2/23 at Southeastern Oklahoma* 3 p.m. points. McGehee outscored Drew 2/28 Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. Thursday with the Lady Pirates ing away from Hamburg in the Monticello each scored 11 points 3/2 Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. Central in the second quarter 13-6. tipping off following the Junior second quarter 18-8 to take a 32- as the Billies secured their sixth 3/7-10 GAC Championships, Bartlesville, Okla. TBA McGehee pulled ahead of the * GAC games Pirates’ contest. The West Helena 20 lead at halftime. straight victory, defeating the @ GAC/NSIC Crossover Challenge, St. Paul, Minn. Pirates in the third quarter by three Central Cougars lead 8-3A with In the third quarter, Smith Lions 54-43. UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (5-14 overall, 4-10 GAC) points after outscoring Drew Cen- a perfect 12-0 boys’ league mark. scored 11 points and Simpson Leading the way for Monticel- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) tral 16-13 to take a 37-34 lead into The Central Lady Cougars also are lo was Shannon Strickland with 11/9 vs. Lindenwood (Mo.)@ L 51-70 MacKenzie Johnson 22 added 10 as the Lady Billies out- 11/10 vs. Lincoln (Mo.)@ L 53-57 Chari Swift 16 the fi nal quarter of play. on top of the conference at 11-1. scored Hamburg 23-6 to take a 24 points followed by Keshaun 11/20 at Mississippi College L 57-58 MacKenzie Johnson 25 Drew Central’s Nicky Bar- Between senior games, Drew Cen- Pippen with 18. Trenton Napi- 11/29 at Harding* L 60-68 MacKenzie Johnson 16 55-26 lead into the final quarter 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* L 56-58 MacKenzie Johnson 14 nard matched his third-quarter tral will celebrate Senior Night. of play. er finished with six, K.J. Burks 12/4 Southeastern Baptist (Miss.) W 91-41 MacKenzie Johnson 32 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 74-65 MacKenzie Johnson 24 Scoring the lowest output of four and Nick Smith two. 12/15 at Henderson State* W 79-70 Berniezha Tidwell 20 the contest, Monticello scored Monticello improves to 15-6 12/19 Delta State (Miss.) L 64-75 MacKenzie Johnson 21 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* L 53-79 MacKenzie Johnson 13 eight points in the quarter while overall and 8-2 in conference 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 88-70 MacKenzie Johnson 18 UNDEFEATED DISTRICT CHAMPS Hamburg put up 11, but Monti- play with two games remaining 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* L 41-74 Berniezha Tidwell 14 1/12 East Central* L 67-76 Berniezha Tidwell 12 cello took the contest 63-37. in the regular season. Whitney O’Dell 12 Monticello will host Camden 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 56-62 MacKenzie Johnson 19 Smith scored 10 points in the 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 84-54 Jaida Harden 22 first quarter, 12 in the second, 11 Fairview on Friday and will 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* L 36-48 MacKenzie Johnson 8 wrap up the regular season with Chari Swift 8 in the third and two in the fourth 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* L 70-75 MacKenzie Johnson 24 to lead the Lady Billies with 35 a road game at rival Warren next 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* L 42-53 Jaida Harden 9 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* L 78-100 MacKenzie Johnson 29 points. 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UAM golf teams plan fundraising team scramble Weevils stop freefall, win two In an effort to raise support Oaks Country Club in Pine Bluff. at noon, with the tournament get- BY JEFF YOUNG each. for the University of Arkansas The event, which costs $70 per ting underway at 1 p.m. with a AdvanceA correspondent UAM returned to Steelman Field at Monticello Athletics Depart- golfer, will be open to the fi rst 20 shotgun start. House two days later, hosting the ment, the UAM golf teams will teams and/or 80 players to sign For more information or to Coming off a long road stretch Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklaho- be hosting a team scramble/ up. Golfers will play 18 holes sign up to play, contact UAM thatt saw the University of Arkan- ma State University. captain’s choice tournament on and a cart will be furnished. head golf coach Adam Buie at sass at Monticello Boll Weevils Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Harbor Lunch before play begins starts 870-460-1504. UAM scored the opening basket dropd their last fi ve contests, UAM of the contest, a layup by McBean, openedo a home stand against and led for the entire fi rst half of NorthwesternN Oklahoma State play. UAM’s largest lead came University last Thursday, looking with 1:47 remaining in the half at Blossoms run into GAC buzzsaw to get back into the win column in 13 points, 39-26. the Great American Conference. The Weevils fi nished the half UAM scored the fi rst points of with a seven-point, 42-35 advan- BY JEFF YOUNG fourth quarter, extending the lead to the fi nal score of the contest, a three-pointer by K.J. Advance correspondent 53-42. tage. Lesure. The Weevils maintained The Weevils continued to build For UAM, Harden led the way with nine points fol- the lead until 57 seconds remaining After dropping their last two road games, the Uni- lowed by MacKenzie Johnson and Berniezha Tidwell on the lead in the second half of in the half when Northwestern’s play, extending it to 16 points on versity of Arkansas at Monticello Cotton Blossoms re- with eight points each. O’Dell scored six points, Dezi- Cole Jones tied the contest at 28. turned home to face the Northwestern Oklahoma State rae King fi ve, Chari Swift four and Nina Kizzee two. four different occasions before tak- A.J. Jones gave the Rangers the ing an 11-point, 90-79 victory. University Lady Rangers last Thursday. It did not get easier for the Blossoms Saturday, as the lead with 13 seconds remaining in Lesure led the way for UAM The Lady Rangers got on the board fi rst after an ear- Southwestern Oklahoma State University Lady the half before UAM’s Jordan Em- with 27 points followed by Gilbert ly foul by UAM put Presley Payahsape on the line to Bulldogs visited Steelman Field House. Leading the bry tied the game at 30 to end the shoot a pair of free throws. Connecting on both with 8 Great American Conference standings with a 13-0 re- half. with 15. Hardy added 11, Jackson minutes, 52 seconds remaining in the fi rst quarter, she cord (18-1 overall), the Lady Bulldogs could not put Northwestern and UAM ex- and Jordan Embry scored nine gave Northwestern a 2-0 lead. the Blossoms away in the fi rst half as UAM kept the changed the lead for the fi rst few points each, and McBean fi nished UAM took the lead with 6:26 remaining in the quar- game close throughout the half. minutes of the second half until with eight points. Jared Embry ter with a three-pointer by Jaida Harden. It was the Despite never taking the lead, UAM tied the game UAM’s Marcus Gilbert connect- scored six points, and Hunter Dai- fi rst basket by either team in more than two minutes of midway through the second quarter at 28, but South- ed on a jumper in the paint with ley rounded out the scoring with play. The teams traded the lead for the remainder of the western rallied to a 17-0 run before closing the half 16 minutes, 4 seconds remaining Jeff Young/Advance correspondent fi ve points. quarter with the largest lead for either team being four With the pair of wins, UAM im- with a 52-33 lead. to give the Weevils a 37-36 lead. SHOOTER’S TOUCH UAM’s Austin points. By the end of the fi rst quarter, Northwestern Southwestern continued to build on their lead in the UAM would never trail again in proves to 12-8 overall and 8-4 in fi nished on top with a one-point, 14-13, lead. Hardy (1) scores against Northwest- second half taking a 22-point victory and reaching the the contest extending the lead to the GAC. Northwestern scored the fi rst points of the second ern Oklahoma last Thursday. century mark on the scoreboard with a 100-78 win. its biggest margin of 14 points The Weevils will return to ac- quarter to extend the lead to fi ve points, 18-13, with with 2:10 left before securing a Lesure added 12 points and Kwame tion at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, hosting 8:36 remaining in the half. UAM pulled within three Leading the way for the Blossoms was Johnson with 29 points followed by Tidwell with 17. O’Dell added 12-point, 70-58 win. McBean scoring 10. Harding University. UAM will host points, 18-15 with 8:14 showing on the clock. Ten sec- Leading the way for the Weevils Rounding out the scoring was Henderson State University on Sat- onds later, UAM tied the contest at 18 after a Whitney nine, King eight and Swift fi ve. Kizzee scored four, and Taylor Farley and Pamela Bethel two apiece. Round- was Austin Hardy with 23 points Keelin Jackson, Jared Embry and urday, with a 4 p.m. tipoff sched- O’Dell three-pointer. followed by Gilbert with 19 points. Jordan Embry with two points uled. The Blossoms continued to lead for the remainder of ing out the scoring was Briana Hayles and Harden with the half, with the biggest lead coming with 58 seconds one point each. left at 10 points. UAM fi nished the half with a 31-25 With the win Southwestern improves to 19-1 overall lead. and 14-0 in GAC play. UAM falls to 5-14 overall, 4-10 UAM maintained the lead until a free throw by in the league. Northwestern’s Bailey Brown tied the game at 36 The Blossoms will return to action Thursday look- with 3:18 remaining in the third period. Northwestern ing to halt a four-game skid when they take on Harding would lead for the remainder of the quarter, taking a University at 5:30 p.m. The Blossoms will host Hen- 40-38 lead into the fi nal quarter of play. derson State University at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Both Northwestern continued to lead throughout the games will be played at Steelman Field House. HONOR loving It MUSIC Continued from Page 1C Keandre Evans and running back GUITARS & MORE Kris Oliver; and SAU wide receiver KaRonce Higgins. We are your MUSIC Connection! The Don Hansen team carries out the legacy of longtime small college Synchrony Financing Available football advocate Don Hansen, who passed away at age 75 on Aug. 29, 870-536-6963 2010. Hansen, from Brookfi eld, Ill., WAREHOUSE7197 Sheridan Rd. Suite 102 | Woodlands Plaza started and published Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette White Hall, AR for three decades, selecting NCAA 870-536-4919 Division II All-America teams for the fi rst time in 1988. 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Rankings are given with fi rst-place votes received in paren- BASEBALL theses, records, total points and last week’s ranking (teams in Monticello’s 8-4A conference and Drew Central’s 6-3A league are listed in bold type): Date Opponent Time Feb. 6 at Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 4 p.m. BOYS GIRLS Feb. 9 Minnesota State-Mankato (2) noon Feb. 10 Minnesota State-Mankato 1 p.m. OVERALL OVERALL Feb. 12 Delta State (Miss.) 2 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Feb. 15 at Harding* 6 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Feb. 16 at Harding (2)* 2 p.m. 1. Fayetteville (10) 17-3 116 1 6. Conway 15-5 53 6 1. FS Northside (13) 20-0 130 1 6. Batesville 22-2 71 6 2. Marion (2) 15-3 107 2 7. Jonesboro 15-6 41 9 2. Conway 20-3 109 2 7. Vilonia 19-1 55 7 Feb. 19 Mississippi College 2 p.m. 3. Bryant 17-4 104 4 8. West Memphis 17-5 32 7 3. Fayetteville 15-2 93 3 8. LR Christian 19-2 44 8 Feb. 22 Ouachita Baptist* 2 p.m. 4. North LR (1) 18-5 91 3 9. Bentonville 17-4 29 10 4. Nettleton 19-1 84 4 9. North LR 12-8 22 10 Feb. 23 Ouachita Baptist (2)* noon 5. LR Mills 20-4 81 5 10. LR Central 14-6 28 8 5. Bentonville 18-3 74 5 10. Berryville 23-2 10 9 Feb. 26 at Arkansas-Fort Smith 4 p.m. Others receiving votes: De Queen 8, Paragould 5, Sheridan 4, Charleston 3, Mountain View March 1 at Southwestern Oklahoma* 2 p.m. Others receiving votes: Lake Hamilton 17, Baptist Prep 9, Hot Springs 5, Booneville 1, 1, Hoxie 1, Greenwood 1. Rogers 1. March 2 at Southwestern Oklahoma (2)* noon March 5 Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 2 p.m. Class 6A Class 3A Class 6A Class 3A March 8 Northwestern Oklahoma* 2 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW March 9 Northwestern Oklahoma (2)* 1 p.m. 1. Fayetteville (10) 16-3 59 1 1. Baptist Prep (13) 22-3 65 1 1. FS Northside (13) 20-0 65 1 1. Charleston (9) 22-1 59 1 March 12 at Union (Tenn.) 3 p.m. 2. Bryant (2) 17-4 51 2t 2. Booneville 23-1 44 3 2. Conway 20-3 53 2 2. Mtn. View (2) 20-3 48 2 March 15 Southeastern Oklahoma* 2 p.m. 3. North LR (1) 18-5 41 2t 3. Ashdown 18-1 29 4 3. Fayetteville 15-2 39 3 3. Hoxie (1) 22-2 44 3 March 16 Southeastern Oklahoma (2)* 1 p.m. 4. Conway 15-5 21 4 4. Valley Springs 29-3 23 2 4. Bentonville 18-3 28 4 4. Valley Spr. (1) 25-7 14 4 March 19 Southern Arkansas 3 p.m. 5t. Tuckerman 29-4 10 5 5. Bentonville 17-4 12 NR 5. North LR 12-8 11 5 5. Riverview 18-5 7 NR March 22 at East Central* 1 p.m. Others receiving votes: Little Rock Cen- 5t. Harding Acad. 19-4 10 NR Others receiving votes: Bryant 2, Cabot Others receiving votes: Lamar 6, Fouke March 23 at East Central (2)* 4 p.m. tral 10, Rogers 1. 5t. Manila 21-4 10 NR 1, Rogers 1. 5, Two Rivers 4, Trumann 3, Harding Academy March 27 at Mississippi College 5 p.m. Others receiving votes: West Helena 2, Atkins 2, Rose Bud 1. Class 5A Central 7. Class 5A March 29 Southern Nazarene* TBA Class 2A March 30 Southern Nazarene (2)* TBA Team Rec Pts LW Class 2A Team Rec Pts LW April 2 Arkansas-Fort Smith 3 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW 1. Marion (13) 15-3 65 1 Team Rec Pts LW 1. Nettleton (13) 19-1 65 1 April 5 at Oklahoma Baptist* 6 p.m. 2. Jonesboro 15-6 40 3 2. Vilonia 19-1 49 2 1t. Bigelow (7) 24-1 53 1 1. WC Central (7) 26-6 54 2 1t. Melbourne (5) 20-4 53 2 April 6 at Oklahoma Baptist (2)* noon 3. West Memphis 17-5 38 2 2. Marked Tree (4) 17-3 50 1 3. LR Christian 19-2 40 3 3. Quitman 22-5 29 NR April 9 Union (Tenn.) 3 p.m. 4. Lake Hamilton 18-2 30 4 3. Eureka Spr. (1) 26-5 25 4 4. Paragould 15-6 17 NR April 12 at Henderson State* 6 p.m. 4. Lavaca 20-4 16 NR 4. Danville (1) 23-2 26 3 5. Hot Springs 20-3 12 NR 5. Greenwood 13-7 12 5 5. Earle 16-3 15 5 April 13 at Henderson State (2)* 1 p.m. Others receiving votes: Others receiving votes: Little Rock Hall 4, 5. England 20-5 13 3 Sheridan 8, Others receiving votes: Riverside 14, April 16 at Delta State (Miss.) 6 p.m. Others receiving votes: Bay 12, Earle Little Rock Parkview 3, Nettleton 1. Jonesboro 2, Hot Springs Lakeside 1, Lake Marmaduke 4, Spring Hill 1. 10, Dierks (1) 9, Lafayette 3, Quitman 2, Hamilton 1. April 19 Arkansas Tech* TBA Class 4A Clarendon 1. Class 1A April 20 Arkansas Tech (2)* TBA Class 4A April 23 at Arkansas Tech 6 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Class 1A Team Rec Pts LW 1. LR Mills (13) 20-4 65 1 Team Rec Pts LW April 26 at Southern Arkansas* 6 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW 1. Norfork (13) 28-4 65 1 April 27 at Southern Arkansas (2)* 2 p.m. 2. Pottsville 18-4 38 4 1. Izard County (12) 31-4 64 1 1. Batesville (13) 22-2 65 1 2. Alpena 24-4 38 2 3. W’side, J’boro 18-4 36 2 2. De Queen 21-2 39 3 May 4-7 GAC Tournament, Enid, Okla. 2. Dermott (1) 28-3 52 2 3. Viola 28-5 31 3 May 16-19 NCAA D2 Central Regional Tournament, TBA 4. Blytheville 15-5 28 3 3. Kirby 27-5 34 3 3. Berryville 23-2 34 2 4. Wonderview 23-6 27 4 5. Brookland 16-5 10 NR 4t. Nevada 22-4 16 4 4. Harrison 19-4 26 NR 5. Kirby 25-6 10 – May 24-25 NCAA D2 Super Regionals, TBA Others receiving votes: eStem 9, Mag- 4t. County Line 22-5 16 NR 5. Pea Ridge 21-4 20 4 Others receiving votes: Mount Ver- June 1-8 NCAA D2 College World Series, Cary, N.C. nolia 3, Dardanelle 3, LR McClellan 2, Pea Others receiving votes: Calico Rock 7, Others receiving votes: Farmington 8, non-Enola 9, Concord 8, Emerson 6, Rural * GAC games Ridge 1. Ridgefi eld Christian 2, Timbo 1. Stuttgart 2, Brookland 1. Special 1. SOFTBALL Date Opponent Time well considering the weather. It has Feb. 9 vs. Fort Hays State (Kan.)# noon SPRING been tough to get as much outside Feb. 9 vs. Northwest Missouri State# 2 p.m. work in as we would like because Feb. 10 vs. Missouri Southern State# noon Continued from Page 1C of the amount of rain we have got- Feb. 10 vs. Missouri Western State# 2 p.m. ten, but having the Indoor Practice Feb. 15 vs. Fort Hays State (Kan.)^ 11 a.m. leadoff hitters; Mauldin in left “will Facility has been a blessing.” Feb. 15 vs. Minnesota State-Mankato^ 1 p.m. typically be the best athlete on the For a team with no place to go Feb. 16 vs. Northeastern State (Okla.)^ 9 a.m. fi eld in any game we play,” Harvey but up, Lem said the Blossoms’ Feb. 16 vs. Nebraska-Kearney^ 11 a.m. praised; and Celaya and Shepherd strengths and weaknesses can both Feb. 17 vs. Central Missouri^ 1 p.m. will both get long looks in right. be summed up in “youthful energy Feb. 17 vs. Southwest Baptist (Mo.)^ 3 p.m. Senior Peyton Sullivan, who was and experience.” Feb. 22 at Ouachita Baptist (2)* 2 p.m. 4-4 with a 6.51 earned run average In the circle, UAM returns its Feb. 23 at Ouachita Baptist (2)* 1 p.m. as a junior in 12 starts, looks to be two of its top four pitchers in Free- March 1 Southwestern Oklahoma (2)* 1 p.m. the leader of a mound corps that man and Abigail Leonards—as March 2 Southwestern Oklahoma (2)* noon goes 18 deep on the current roster. well as another experienced arm March 8 at Northwestern Oklahoma (2)* 3 p.m. The 6-3, 215-pound righthander in Hayley McGhee. Given the March 9 at Northwestern Oklahoma (2)* 11 a.m. struck out 53 batters in 60 innings overall team record, no pitching March 15 at Southeastern Oklahoma (2)* 2 p.m. pitched in 2018. Sullivan complet- mark was anything to write home March 16 at Southeastern Oklahoma (2)* noon ed two games and threw an 11-0 about in 2018 but Freeman posted March 19 Delta State (Miss.) (2) 1 p.m. shutout against East Central Uni- a 4.16 ERA in 70.2 innings, fan- March 22 East Central (2)* 1 p.m. versity last February, allowing just ning 22 batters. Leonards was the March 23 East Central (2)* noon two hits while fanning fi ve batters. No. 1 pitcher a year ago, throwing March 29 at Southern Arkansas (2)* 4 p.m. “We are as deep as we’ve ever 132.2 innings with a 4.91 ERA and March 30 at Southern Nazarene (2)* 2 p.m. been on the mound,” Harvey 53 strikeouts. As Early was fond of March 22 at Southern Nazarene (2)* noon said. “We have fi ve guys fi ghting preaching, though, Lem said UAM April 5 Oklahoma Baptist (2)* 1 p.m. for rotation spots, and another fi ve must get better in that portion of its April 6 Oklahoma Baptist (2)* 1 p.m. or six that will be fi ghting for in- game to be able to compete consis- April 9 Southern Arkansas (2)* 2 p.m. nings out of the bullpen. We return tently. April 12 Henderson State (2)* 1 p.m. Peyton Sullivan and we have add- “We have a lot of work to do April 13 Henderson State (2)* 1 p.m. ed Matthew Lundh, who led the April 18 at Arkansas Tech (2)* 4 p.m. File photo to change the perception of UAM country in ERA at Phoenix College softball from last season,” Lem April 19 at Arkansas Tech (2)* noon LOOKING FOR A BETTER OUTCOME in Arizona. We have a couple of Senior Kali Bolter (17), who will added of the Blossoms’ last-place April 26 Harding (2)* 2 p.m. freshman lefties that we are excited ecome a four-year starter, leads the Blosoms into 2019, hoping for much April 27 Harding (2)* 1 p.m. improvement from last season’s 11-42 overall fi nish. 2018 conference fi nish and their about, Jarod Seals and (Monticel- being picked 11th of 12 schools May 1-4 GAC Tournament, Bentonville lo’s) Mason Philley. May 9-11 NCAA D2 Central Regional Tournament, TBA sophomore and junior. Playing in of our lives. We have been doing in the 2019 GAC softball coaches’ “A few other names that you will preseason poll. “After the season May 16-17 NCAA D2 Super Regionals, TBA 52 games last season and starting well in the classroom. We have hear include Connor Wilkerson, a we had last year, I expected to be May 23-27 NCAA D2 College World Series, Denver righthanded pitcher from Hermit- in 51 of those, Bolter batted .257 been busting our tails in the weight * GAC games (35-for-136) with six doubles, 10 picked that low but anyone who age; Ojani Chacon, a lefthanded room. And we have been putting in knows UAM softball knows the # UAM D2 Challenge, Bentonville long balls and 41 RBI. pitcher from North Central (Texas) super good work both on the turf— kind of program that Coach Early ^ Alvy Early Memorial Classic, Bentonville Two-year starters include ju- College; Jake Keily, a returning and on the dirt when the rain has built here. Last season was just a niors Maranda Clendenin at short- righthanded pitcher; Scott Gilles- stopped. Practice has been going fl uke.” pie, a righthanded pitcher from stop, Jordan Herbner at both third Canada; and Hunter Huckabee, a base and in left fi eld and Kaylee righthanded pitcher from Carl Al- Freeman at fi rst base (when she bert (Okla.) Junior College.” isn’t pitching). Lem mentioned Early by no means left the soft- two junior college transfers from ball cupboard bare. Lem inherited Louisiana State University at Eu- Delta Counseling eight returning letterwinners, all of nice—Hayley Godeaux and Sierra whom either started or saw signifi - Gasca—as players he’ll be looking Associates, Inc, at their cant playing time a year ago. The to provide early help. Godeaux is a top returnee could very well be se- catcher and Gasca is an outfi elder. 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TFN Monticello, AR 71655 Monday-Friday $6(&HUWLÀHG al and aluminum cans 8am-5pm Licensed Chris Allen - Owner 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 18+ years experience Monday-Friday and 8am-12pm on Saturday call Mr. Johnny 870-460- $GGRQV5HPRGHOLQJ&RQFUHWH 5399. 3/23 12tc 870-723-6618 46 Years Experience CAREER OPPORTUNITY Longtime Monticello business has an immediate opening for a AUCTION Receptionist/Classified person in an upbeat professional en- ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÌ ]ÊÓä£ÊUÊ£ä\ääÊ° ° vironment. Computer proficiency is a must as job specific software £ÇÇ{ÊÜÞÊ{ÓxÊ-ÊUÊ ÀiÜÊ iÌÀ>Ê ÕÃÊ- «ÊUÊ ÌVi]Ê, is utilized to complete this important job. Strong support from our administration as well as training will be provided. Benefits and Dale McKiever AALB #125 has been commissioned to sell at Public paid vacation time are included. Auction the following items for Drew Central Schools: Responsibilities JOB OPENING Partial Listing consisting of but not limited to: UÊ ,iVÀ`Ê>`Ê>>}iÊV>ÃÃwi`Ê>`ÃÊ>`Êi}>ÊÌVià 2 - 1997 International Bus, 2 - 1995 International Bus, 1992 International UÊ ÃÜiÀ}Ê>`Ê`ÀiVÌ}ÊV>à Discovery Skills Center - Monticello Bus (Salvage), 1996 International Bus, Rollup Garage Door, 15 - 400 Watt UÊ ÌiÀÊ`>Ì>]Ê>Ì>ÊÀiVÀ`ÃÊ Advantages is accepting applications for a full-time office Lights, TV’s, VCR’s, Metal Lockers, Tables, Chairs, Misc. Desk, File Cabinets & UÊ ÃÃÃÌÊLii«iÀÊ>`Ê«ÕLà iÀÊÜÌ ÊÛ>ÀÕÃÊ`ÕÌiÃÊ assistant for our Discovery Skills Center. Computer experience Rolling Carts, Golf Cart, Shelving, A/C Units, Refrigerator Units, Deep Fryers, Requirements required. Rockwell Model 9 Band Saw, Hawk Scroll Saw, 2-Ton Mobile Crane, UÊ ÕÃÌiÀÊÃiÀÛViÊÀiÌ>ÌÊ Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and Plus Many More Misc. Items. pass background checks. 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For more information call WANTED scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at vertising for real estate which is in Cardell Hall at 870-377-2779 or 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Southeast Ar- MULTI FAMILY HOMES Looking to purchase 1/2 acre to 1 violation of the law. Our readers 870-382-5026. 4/20 8tc kansas Community Action Complex, located at 1208 N. acre of land in Monticello area for 6 unit townhouse at 113 E Oakland. are hereby informed that all dwell- placement of mobile home. Please Myrtle St., Warren, AR 71671. The meeting is open to the Newly renovated 2 bed 1.5 bath ings advertised in this newspaper Hackett House call 870-415-7570 for offers. 2/23 public. SEACAC serves Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha apartments, approx 1000 sq ft. per are available on an equal opportu- & Trailer Washing 4tpd and Drew Counties in Southeast Arkansas. unit. $650/mo (water & trash includ- nity basis. To complain of discrim- .25 cent discount through January. ed) $500 deposit. Available to view. ination call HUD toll free at 1-800- For services, call Bob Hackett at I have health problems and am Call or text Jared McCain (985) 768- 669-9777. The toll free telephone 870-224-5933. 2/9 TFN looking for fresh goat milk to buy. 9813 2/9 4tc number for the hearing impaired is Call 870-460-4751. 2/16 4tpd SEACAC Desha County SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 1-800-927-9275. A&M Construction Wanting to buy all types of timber Metal Roofi ng, Storm Damage Re- and timberland. Top prices. 870- Community Meeting House for sale by owner. 3 bed- SERVICES pair, Siding, Remodels, Fences, 692-1152. TFN Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation will con- room, 2 bath, 1,972 sqft on 2.1 Room additions. Insured. Insurance duct a community meeting to elect a board member for the acres of land. New CH/A. Open fl oor Jobs Accepted. Matthew Burdan, plan. Move-in ready. Located south Need a housekeeper? I have a cou- VEHICLES Desha County Elected Official Sector of Southeast Arkansas ple of openings. I furnish all clean- 870-224-3154 or 870-224-3158. 3/2 of Monticello. Serious inquiries only. 12tpd Community Action Corporation Board of Directors. The meeting Call 870-489-6766 or 618-334-9020 ing supplies. Very trustworthy in 1991 Dodge 15 passenger van for your home. Lots of references. Call Do you need your home cleaned? will be held Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Dumas Munic- after 4pm. 2/6 4tpd sale. Asking $800. Call 870-723- ipal Building, located at 155 East Waterman Street, Dumas, AR 870-723-9464 or 870-367-8700. 2/9 Well let me help you. I have open- 9128. 2/6 4tpd Houses of all sizes at affordable 4tpd ings on Wednesday and Thursday 71639. The public is encouraged to attend. rates. All in the Warren area. Call mornings. I also have many refer- 501-590-6771. TFN Jackson Welding & ences and 20 years experience. 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