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75¢ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019 SERVING DREW COUNTY SINCE 1870 Chase delivers fi rst RARE COSMIC EVENT ‘State of the City’ addess to council By the Advance staff Street may not be the best choice. He said he New Monticello had not had any people Mayor Paige Chase contact him that sup- presided over her first ported the change but council meeting as had several contacts mayor Tuesday night that did not support it. and gave the State of “I don’t see the pur- the City address. In the Paige Chase pose of this (referring address, Chase thanked to a committee) when former Mayor David Anderson we as a council have discussed and the council for leaving the this for the last three months,” city in sound financial shape. Leonard said. She also thanked the city em- The mayor will appoint a com- ployees and citizen volunteers. mittee that will study the issue Chase pointed to several suc- and report back to the full coun- cessful projects that were com- cil. The resolution would desig- pleted in 2018. nate the street as Dr. Martin Lu- New Aldermen Mike Wigley ther King Avenue. If approved, and Jonathan Schell also attend the dedication would have only their first council meeting serv- put signage on the route—not ing as part of the group. Wigley change the U.S. Postal Service was elected to serve Ward 4, mailing address for any address Position 2 and Schell is serving on that street. Ward 4, Position 1. The council approved resolu- The council voted to re- tions to approve 2019 contracts fer a resolution to dedicate with the Monticello Economic U.S. Highway 278 and Gaines Development Industrial Devel- Street—within the city limits— opment Commission, Inc. in to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the amount of $275,000 and the Avenue to a committee. The vote Boys and Girls Club of Drew Photo courtesy of Allen Singer to refer the issue was 6-2 with County for $47,000. The MEDC SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON Earlier this week, sky-watchers in Monticello and Drew County had a front-row seat to what many only see Aldermen Al Peer and Cedric agreement is to provide econom- once in their lifetimes: three lunar phenomena converging to give rise to what some are calling a “super blood wolf moon.” According to na- Leonard voting against sending ic development and related ser- tionalgeographic.com, during totality, the full moon did not disappear entirely but instead turned a rusty shade of red, earning it the moniker the matter to committee. The vices for the city; the Boys and “blood moon.” This lunar eclipse happened to coincide with the wolf moon, the traditional name for the January full moon. What’s more, the council was to vote on the mat- Girls club is to provide youth moon will be unusually close to Earth and so will be slightly bigger and brighter, making it a so-called “supermoon.” These two factors make ter as an emergency resolution activities. it look 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than it normally does, according to Space.com. In a lunar eclipse, which for thousands of that would have put it into effect Also approved was a resolu- years have garnered both awe and fear, Earth casts a shadow on the moon. This doesn’t happen every time the moon makes its monthly trek, immediately. tion to declare Shirley Laven- though; the moon’s orbit is tilted, so it usually glides above or below Earth’s cone-shaped shadow. Alderman Craig McRae said that he had concerns that Gaines See COUNCIL Page 3A

Local PEO group Miracle League receives two prestigious awards enjoys anniversary

Special to the Advance By the Advance staff On Monday, Philanthrop- At Tuesday’s Monticello City ic Educational Organization Council meeting, the Miracle celebrated the 150th birth- League of Southeast Arkansas was day of International Chap- recognized for having won the ter of the PEO Sisterhood. Trendsetter Award from Arkansas Chapter AB in Monticello Business magazine for cities from joined the other 230,000 cur- 5,000 to 20,000 in polulation—the rent members of PEO from only organization south of Little nearly 6,000 chapters across Rock to be mentioned. the United States and Cana- The Trendsetter City program is da in celebrating the historic designed to honor cities which are milestone. leaders in innovative programs and “The PEO members in initiatives for improvement and Monticello stand on the growth. Being a Trendsetter City is shoulders of the generations an honor that speaks to the commit- of PEO sisters who came ment by city leadership and its citi- before us,” Susan Musick, zens, and creates a great economic president of the Monticello development selling point. chapter, said. “They were The program recognizes city lead dedicated to the mission of programs established to improve women supporting women, the wellness of city employees and/ just as we are today. And it is or its citizens. It can include but is a cause that will continue to not limited to creation of walkable be relevant for the next 150 space, community gardens, devel- years.” opment of parks, etc. Chapter AB has been The competition is divided into a part of the Monticello three population categories to al- community since it was low cities to compete with other organized in March 1946. cities of comparable size. The other The proceeds from events population categories are cities less throughout the year go di- than 5,000 population and more rectly to support women’s than 20,000. education. The Miracle League and the city Since its inception in also took home the Don A. Zim- Tom White/Advance-Monticellonian 1869, the nonprofi t organi- merman Pinnacle Award from Ar- TRENDSETTER Miracle League of Southeast Arkansas President Karen Connelley (center) and members of the ML Board of Directors display both the zation has helped more than kansas Business. Trendsetter Awards and the Pennacle Award from Arkansas Business magazine at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. 105,000 women pursue edu- cational goals by providing more than $321 million in grants, scholarships, awards Local church food pantry receives AHRA Serving Up Solutions grant money and loans and the stew- ardship of Cottey College. Through membership, the Special to the Advance than 4,000 people in Drew County who “As House chair of the Arkansas Legisla- annual hunger relief event, Serving Up Solu- PEO Sisterhood has brought struggle to keep food on their tables,” State tive Hunger Caucus, I am committed to in- tions, are invited to nominate a pantry in together nearly a half a LITTLE ROCK—Earlier this month, Im- Rep. LeAnne Burch said of the announce- creasing access to nutritious food for people their district for this annual grant award. The million women in the Unit- manuel Baptist Church, 939 Barkada Road, ment. “This grant will help the Immanuel in my district and around the state who are in AHRA has hosted this dinner since 2007 and received a $500 grant from the Arkansas Baptist Church food pantry continue their need. I am grateful to the Alliance for being has distributed more than $142,700 to food See PEO Page 3A Hunger Relief Alliance. good work in providing food to those in need an important partner in this effort.” banks and pantries across the state because “This food pantry is a blessing to the more in our community. Legislators participating in the Alliance’s of it.

INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B EXTRA! Classifi eds ...... 7C Sports ...... 1C ROVING REPORTERS Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B EXTRA! OUR 148TH YEAR ;OPZ`LHYTLTILYZVM[OL(K]HUJL4VU[PJLSSVUPHUZ[HќHYTLK NUMBER 4 • 22 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, January 23, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW Drew Central Baseball Booster Club THE ROVING The Drew Central Baseball Booster Club is selling barbecue sandwich plates, prepared by State Farm Insurance agent Chris Bryant, for $10. The menu will be a BBQ sandwich, slaw, potato salad and a dessert. Plates will be ready at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1. For more information or to place an order, contact any Drew Central baseball player or head coach Clark Wilmoth. Wilmoth’s email address is [email protected]. LIHEAP applications The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- REPORTERS 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 Look who we found this week! for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) DINNER IS SERVED 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 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. 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]. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Annette Buzzell/Advance-Monticellonian Haley Creek Boys bluegrass band concert CHOWING DOWN Jorge Rosas, owner of Los Arcos Mexican Grill, 512 U.S. Highway 425 South, does a delicate balancing act while serving dinner plates The Haley Creek Boys will perform a bluegrass concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, to some of his customers recently. Jan. 26 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. For tickets, call 870- 460-1888 or visit www.searkconcert.org. Best Care: 10 hours of face-to-face trainings The Drew County Extension Offi ce will off er free training in 10 areas for all interested in January and February. The topics include Safe Food Handling; Picky Eating; Children and the Opioid Crisis; Illness Prevention; When Accidents Happen; Grace Under Pressure; Making a Clean Sweep; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Early Childhood; Art Experiences; and Figuring Out Why Children Misbehave. The fi rst session will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the University of Arkan- sas at Monticello College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resoures, 110 University Court. Training classes are registered with the Arkansas Pro- fessional Development Registry and supports better beginnings. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available. For more information, contact Haze- lene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 Deadline for submitting Man, Woman of Year nominations Nominations are now open for 2018 Man and Woman of the Year. The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is seeking those rec- ommendations and anyone can submit names—in written form only—to the chamber of any Monticellonian he or she deems worthy by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The nominations (one per sheet) should include the nominee’s name, telephone number and address as well as the name of the person nominating him or her, with the same information. The chamber asks nominators to please print on the forms. A brief statement describing the activities of the individual being nominated must be included with the nomination form. For forms (the only way to nominate a person for either award), drop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street or contact Executive Director Glenda Nichols at 870-367-6741. Additionally, the cham- ber’s email address is [email protected]. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AARP Driver Safety Program The Lincoln County Extension Homemakers will sponsor the AARP Smart Driver Course on Friday, Feb. 1 at the C&L Electric Cooperative Meeting Room, 900 Church Street in Star City. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the program running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morning coff ee and lunch will be provided. Payment at the door will be $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-AARP members. If available, bring AARP membership cards. The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s fi rst and largest refresher course designed specifi cally for drivers age 50 and older. Come learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. After completing the course, participants will receive a certifi cate that can be given to insurance agents for a possible reduction in auto insurance premiums. Preregistration ends Thursday, Jan. 24 For more information or to reserve a spot, contact the Lincoln County Extension Offi ce at 870-628-4247. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Wilmar Cemetery Association meeting The Wilmar Cemetery Association will have a meeting at 6 p.m. on Satur- day, Feb. 2 at the Wilmar Methodist Church. All interested parties are invit- ed to attend. For more information, contact Betty Fuqua at 870-224-1211. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lectures The Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lectures presents Liz Murray, inspirational speaker and best-selling author of Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fine Arts Center. This is a free lecture. Monticello Music Club meeting The Monticello Music Club will have its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the sanctuary of Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 207 West Wood Avenue. The program will be based on the musical “Porgy and Bess.” Members of the club will perform selections from this musi- cal. Chaya Reed, a junior student of Kay Carpenter, will also perform. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Laura Ferguson at [email protected]. TUESDAY-THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5-7 ‘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. on Thursday, Feb. 5, Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7. For those three days, those interested will receive free electronic hearing screenings and ear scans as part of a complete inspection of their ear canals and eardrums. National known hearing aid expert Andrew Hedley will be off ering his ser- vices at no charge all three days. If a person already has hearing aids, the devices will be cleaned and checked at no charge. All may also be among the fi rst to try Audibel’s fi rst-to-world Via Al hearing technology, of which National 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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Lacey Cemetery Association meeting The Lacey Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11 at the Lacey Methodist Church. All interested parties are in- See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 7A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS/FROM PAGE ONE Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | 3A

LEADERS AS READERS ical science and the director of sion’s activities. COUNCIL governmental relations at the • Heard the monthly property University of Arkansas at Mon- inspection report from City In- AAD scholarship Continued from Page 1A ticello, as Chairman of the Parks spector Brian Rodgers. apps due March 15 der’s property at 115 South Slem- and Recreation Commission. • Heard a report about con- Davis is currently serving as a tracts for timber cutting on city mons Street a nuisance and giv- Special to the Advance member of that Commission. property near Lake Monticel- ing the property owner 30 days • Approved a resolution to lo from John McAlpine with LITTLE ROCK—The to abate the nuisance and au- approve the organization of the Kingwood Forestry. The coun- thorizing the city to remove the Arkansas Agriculture De- structure of the city council and cil asked for clarification on the partment and Farm Credit are nuisance and place a lien on the qualifications of the elected offi- bids received for the road con- property for expenses incurred. partnering to provide eight, cals for 2019. struction for the logging opera- $1,000 Homegrown by He- In other business, the council: • Heard the MEDC report tions. roes academic scholarships to • Appointed Dr. John Davis, from Executive Director Nita • Amended the 2019 city bud- military veterans and active an assistant professor of polit- McDaniel about the commis- get. military personnel, and their spouses, children or grand- children who are pursuing a degree in agriculture. Fund- Ag Department continues to seek public input ing for the scholarships is generously provided by Farm Credit. Online applications on its updated wetland determination guidance are available here: https:// www.agriculture.arkansas. Special to the Advance 1400 Independence Avenue South- wetland determinations, including gov/Websites/aad/fi les/Con- west, Washington 20250. those completed 1990-1996. WASHINGTON—Farmers are tent/6324602/HBH_Schol- Upon conclusion of the public • Adding defi nitions for playas, reminded that updated guidelines arship_2019.pdf and are due for wetland determinations are comment period, USDA’s Natural potholes and pocosins. These terms March 15. posted and available for public in- Resources Conservation Service are found in current policy, but Selection of scholarship put. The 60-day comment period will evaluate and respond to all they are added to the regulation for recipients will be based for the updated guidance by the substantive comments. USDA will transparency. on academic achievement, U.S. Department of Agriculture is then decide on a schedule for pub- • Clarifying that determinations community involvement, open through Feb. 5. lishing a fi nal rule. do not have to cover the entire farm extracurricular activities, fi - This opportunity to comment is Wetland determinations are part tract, but only the area of the farm nancial need, and family cir- not impacted by the lapse in appro- of conservation compliance out- on which a producer is planning to cumstances. Preference will priations. Those interested in par- lined in the Farm Bill. To be eligi- make changes. be given to Arkansas Home- ticipating are encouraged to review ble for USDA programs and federal • Establishing that NRCS can grown by Heroes members, Photo courtesy of Eva Arrington and comment on the interim fi nal crop insurance, producers must be now assess offsite, impacts on spouses, and their children, WORTHWHILE PROGRAM Drew Central Elementary School and the Mon- rule on the Federal Register. compliant. neighboring wetlands when pro- but membership is not re- ticello Rotary Club are teaming up to encourage reading books. The eff ort is Comments may be submitted Updates to the conservation ducers request minimal effects ex- quired. entitled “Leaders as Readers.” DCES fourth graders are inviting members using either of the following meth- compliance provisions include: emptions. For those neighboring The scholarships are af- of the Rotary Club to read books to their classes and share what skills are ods: federal erulemaking portal— • Identifying that determinations wetlands, NRCS can now do the fi liated with Homegrown by utilized on their jobs. Above, fourth graders Anna Jewell Jordan (left) and http://www.regulations.gov. Fol- will rely on precipitation data from evaluations off-site using aerial Heroes, an AAD program Lorelei Dubreil look at a list of people to call and ask to participate. low the instructions for submitting 1971-2000. Though data and aver- photography and other resources. that helps farmer veterans comments, or mail or hand deliv- age rainfall have varied over time, • Incorporating criteria to better market their local agricultural ery—Public comments process- using this specifi c dataset makes refl ect on-fi eld observations of hy- products by labeling them as vides a framework of support and ing, attention: National Leader for determinations more predictable. drology, rather than basing deter- veteran-produced. PEO community for all members. Wetland and Highly Erodible Land • Clarifying the certifi cation minations strictly on a set number What started with a bond of Conservation, USDA, Natural status of previously completed of days. Continued from Page 1A friendship among seven women Resources Conservation Service, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is now ed States and Canada who are one of the oldest women’s organi- Your Hometown Pharmacy passionate about helping women zations in North America. 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Niehoff , Executive Director of the National levels. change became unavoidable. I don’t mean that the When you attend an athletic event that Federation of State High School Associa- Research confi rms that participation in fires in California, coastal flooding in the Caro- tions and Lance Taylor, Executive Director linas, and drought throughout the West were new involves your son or daughter, cheer to high school sports and activities instills a evidence of climate change. Rather, they shifted your heart’s content, enjoy the camarade- of the Arkansas Activities Association. the national mindset. They made climate change a Other opinions on this page may not sense of pride in school and community, political issue that cannot be avoided. rie that high school sports offer and have refl ect this view. teaches lifelong lessons like the value of The Earth’s climate changes all the time. But fun. But when it comes to verbally criti- teamwork and self-discipline and facil- what we’re seeing today is different: the increas- cizing game offi cials or coaches, cool it. school offi cials say “adult behavior” is the itates the physical and emotional devel- ing frequency and severity of extreme weather. Make no mistake about it. Your pas- Wet places are becoming wetter; dry places are primary reason they quit. And 80 percent opment of those who participate. So, if sion is admired, and your support of growing dryer; where it was hot a generation ago, of all young offi cials hang up their stripes the games go away because there aren’t it’s hotter now; where it’s historically been cool, the hometown team is needed. But so after just two years of whistle blowing. it’s growing warmer. The global impact of human enough men and women to offi ciate them, is your self-control. Yelling, screaming Why? They don’t need your abuse. activity—specifically, the burning of hydrocar- the loss will be infi nitely greater than bons—is shuffling the deck. And we’re only and berating the offi cials humiliates your Plus, there’s a ripple effect. There are beginning to grasp the impact on our political and child, annoys those sitting around you, more offi cials over 60 than under 30 in just an “L” on the scoreboard. It will be economic systems. putting a dent in your community’s future. Warmer overall temperatures, embarrasses your child’s school and is the many areas. And as older, experienced for instance, have lengthened primary reason Arkansas has an alarming offi cials retire, there aren’t enough young- If you would like to be a part of the the growing season across shortage of high school offi cials. er ones to replace them. If there are no solution to the shortage of high school the U.S. by about two weeks offi cials, you can sign up to become a compared to a century ago. But It’s true. According to a recent survey offi cials, there are no games. The shortage the impact on fruit and grain by the National Association of Sports of licensed high school offi cials is severe licensed offi cial at HighSchoolOffi cials. production isn’t just about the Offi cials, more than 75 percent of all high enough in some areas that athletic events com. growing season: plant diseases are more prevalent, and the LEE insects that are vital to healthy HAMILTON agricultural systems are strug- Housekeeping POLITICAL gling. Insects that spread human COMMENTARY diseases, like mosquitoes and ticks, are flourishing. over; it’s time Precipitation is also chang- ing. There will be more droughts and more heat to get serious waves, which will become especially severe in the South and West and in cities. This is troubling news. Extreme heat, according to the Centers The 92nd General Assembly for Disease Control, “often results in the highest is now in session. All members number of annual deaths among all weather-relat- took the oath of offi ce in the ed hazards.” In other words, it kills more people House chamber on Monday, than other weather-related disasters. The human Jan. 14. Members then offi cially cost and strain on public resources of prolonged elected Matthew Shepherd from heat waves will be extensive. El Dorado as the Speaker of The rise in sea levels will be even more disrup- the House for the 92nd General tive. Assembly. Speaker Shepherd Sea levels have been increasing since we began was sworn in by his father, the burning fossil fuels in the 1880s, but the rise is Honorable Bobby E. Shepherd, occurring at a faster rate now, something like who is a Judge on the U.S. Court six to eight inches over the past century—com- of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. pared to almost nothing during the previous two Monticello’s Jackie Colvin and her millennia. This already poses a threat to densely husband Bing also had a front-row populated coastal areas—in the U.S., about 40 seat to watch, as Jackie is Speaker percent of the population, or some 120 million Shepherd’s proud aunt. people, lives directly on the shoreline. After his address, the Speaker And that’s without the very real potential of announced committee appoint- melting glacial and polar ice, with calamitous ments for all House mem- results. It’s not just that this would affect coastal bers. Each member serves on one cities, it would also scramble the geopolitical “A” standing committee and one order as nations like the U.S., Canada and Russia “B” standing vie for control over the sea lanes and newly ex- commit- posed natural resources. tee. House I’m not mentioning all this to be alarmist. My Rules state the point is that dealing with climate change consti- Speaker must tutes a huge, looming challenge to government. select fi ve And because Americans are fairly divided in their ‘Pen of history’ kind to King in state members from beliefs about climate change—a division reflected each of the four in sharp partisan disagreements—policy makers LEANNE House District struggle to come up with politically viable ap- Monday was the day we remember the law and order a reality.” honor—and in his honor alone. It was a BURCH Caucus- proaches. This makes the adverse impacts of cli- life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King After President Eisenhower ordered long time coming but when the moment es. House Dis- mate change potentially much worse, since doing Jr. As we honor Dr. King’s memory in the federal troops into Little Rock, Dr. King arrived, we did it in a way that was true ARKANSAS trict Caucuses nothing is clearly a recipe for greater disaster. month of his birth, I’d like to share a little wrote a letter of appreciation. to Dr. King’s ideals. We worked across HOUSE REPORT are divided The problem is that politicians in Washington of what “the pen of history” has recorded “I wish to express my sincere support political and racial lines in a way that along the same like to talk about climate change in general, yet about his awareness of Little Rock. for the stand you have taken to restore revealed the best in our humanity. geographical boundaries as our we haven’t seen any concerted consensus-build- Dr. Martin Luther King never led a law and order in Little Rock. …” The letters Dr. King wrote to President state’s congressional caucuses. ing effort to deal with it. Occasionally you’ll see march in Little Rock, but he knew the We all are aware of the cruel irony that Eisenhower were not his last show of The House consists of 10 bills being considered in Congress to study it city well. In a letter to President Dwight the man who fought injustice through support for Little Rock. Dr. King was in standing committees, seven select more, but unless we get real, this will dramatical- Eisenhower about the peaceful resistance died violently at the the audience in May 1958 when Ernest committees and three special com- ly change our way of life. Little Rock Cen- hand of an assassin. Green, one of the “Little Rock Nine,” mittees. A vast majority of legis- And despite the growing impact of extreme tral High crisis, Dr. Nearly 62 years have passed since became the fi rst black student to graduate lation introduced in the Regular weather, the opposition’s point—that policies King noted that the the Little Rock standoff. Fifty-one years from Central High. Session is assigned to a standing to fight climate change will impose hardship “the pen of history” have passed since he died on the balcony That was early in Dr. King’s work, and committee. The list of committee on working people, especially in manufacturing will record that the just down Interstate 40 in Memphis. Dr. he probably understood that things would members and committee chairs is states—still has some merit and political legs. In president had acted King would have been 90 on Jan. 15 but, get worse before they got better. Perhaps, also on our website, www.arkan- response to inaction in Congress and the admin- properly. in our memory, he is still 39 and march- though, as he sat in Little Rock that night sashouse.org. istration, some states have taken important steps ASA Dr. King addressed ing the streets in search of the good he and watched that bit of history march My “A” committee is Education to address climate change, even though it’s best HUTCHINSON the president before believed he would fi nd. across the stage, he recognized more and my “B” committee is Aging, dealt with on the federal level. and after the “Little We still have a way to go before we fully the potential of his own dreams. Children, Youth, Legislative and Still, newer members of Congress appear to GOVERNOR’S Rock Nine” chal- reach the promised land of Dr. King’s In a speech Dr. King gave the night Military Affairs. I will also serve REPORT have more of an interest in addressing climate lenged segregation at dreams but, thanks to his example, the before he died, he said God had allowed on Joint Performance Review, as change than older, senior members. And the issue Central High School destination is in sight. him to climb the mountain. “And I’ve well as being the second alternate holds particular resonance for younger millennial in the fall of 1957. Failure to address the As evidence of our progress in Arkan- looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised for Legislative Joint Auditing, voters, whose political influence will only grow situation in Arkansas, Dr. King wrote, sas, this is the second year that Dr. King Land.” and as fi rst alternate on the Joint over coming elections. “would set the process of integration will have his birthday to himself, as he We haven’t arrived at the Promised Budget Committee. In my position Only recently have thoughtful politicians I talk back 50 years. This is a great opportunity should. Land, but we, too, have seen it. He as minority party whip, I am an to begun to ask whether the political system can for you and the federal government to It was a privilege for me participate encouraged us to take the higher road of ex-offi cio member of the Arkansas deal with the challenges posed by climate change back up the longings and aspirations of in the statewide effort that created the compassion, and the echo of his words Legislative Council. before its impact becomes unstoppable. The one millions of people of good will and make legislation to give Dr. King a day in his still call us to take that road. Committees are where the law- thing we agree on is that climate change and how making process begins. It is where to deal with it will place real stress on the system bills are fi rst considered and pub- in the years ahead. licly debated before a bill makes Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indi- its way the House Chamber. ana University Center on Representative Govern- Early bill deals with teachers’ salaries On Jan. 15, the state’s constitu- ment; a Distinguished Scholar of the IU Ham- tional offi cers were sworn in in the ilton Lugar School of Global and International The 92nd General Assembly began bills and referred them to committee consideration. House chamber, and then Gov. Asa Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School with the traditional combination of for debate and to get input from the Two other bills, HB 1165 and Hutchinson addressed the General of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a ceremonial activities and then imme- public. HB 1166, would implement a broad Assembly. The proceedings were member of the U.S. House of Representatives for diately getting down House Bill 1145 would raise min- streamed live on the House web- 34 years. restructuring of state government, in to business. imum teacher salaries over the next order to reduce the number of cabinet site. Newly elected four years, from $31,400 to $36,000 level agencies from 42 to 15. After taking his oath, the gover- ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN senators took the a year. They were referred to the House nor addressed the legislature out- oath of office, For teachers with a master’s degree, Committee on State Agencies and lining his agenda for this session. administered by the the minimum salary would go from Governmental Affairs. He called for a third phase of tax Serving Drew County since 1870 chief justice of the $36,050 to $40,650. Senate Bill 17, to reduce by half the cuts he referred to as the “2-4-5.9 Arkansas Supreme The bill also would raise minimum fees for permits to carry a concealed plan.” It would lower income tax Court. salaries for other teachers. rates to 2 percent for people who TOM WHITE ...... Publisher handgun, was referred to the Senate EDDIE Gov. Asa For example, the minimum sal- Committee on City, County and Local earn up to $8,000 a year, 4 percent CHEATHAM Hutchinson ad- ary for a teacher with eight years’ Affairs. for those who earn between $8,001 dressed a joint experience would go from $35,000 SB 4 would create a task force of and $18,000 a year and 5.9 percent HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor ARKANSAS SENATE REPORT session of the Sen- to $36,400 a year in the 2019-2020 legislators on issues affecting veter- for people who earn more than Published each Wednesday by: ate and the House, school year. ans, with a special focus on prevent- $18,000 a year. He is also asking laying out his legis- HB 1145 is sponsored by the chair- DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. ing suicides and improving access to the legislature to increase public lative agenda. man of the House Education Commit- 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Legislators filed more than 300 tee, to which it was referred for initial See CHEATHAM Page 5A See BURCH Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS/OPINION Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | 5A Drew Central School District announces academic achievement awards BURCH Continued from Page 4A Henry; Audrey Hewitt; Jordan Jones; brocio, Nicholas Barnard, Cle’Terrion Gavin Wear, Samaria Webb, Andrea’ Wil- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ann-Jewel Jordan; Natalie Lawson; Ros- Binns, Gabrielle Caine, Kelsey Caine, liams. Sophomores: safety funding for more state SECOND NINE WEEKS ie Lazarus; Dixie Lloyd; Jolie Lloyd; Emily Carlisle, Amber Carpenter, Anna Adonis Acree, John troopers and increase minimum Leilani Lopez; Kevin Lucas; Anna McAr- Coleman, AirKeonia Davis, Elizabeth Booker, Timothy Chapman, Lee Conrad, teacher salaries by $1,000 a year. Second grade thur; Braylin Moore; William Newhouse; Donaldson, Caitlin Dupwe, James Fore- Evelyn Delacruz, Arnoldo Diaz, Desti- As we wrapped up the fi rst week Bree Nichols; Raylee Reed; Evelen Ruiz; ny Dickerson, Lenesha Everett, Tamia Principal’s list: man, Andrew Gaylord, Cairo Graham, of the session, a few bills were Tyler Colbert; Thom- Kinsey Sass; Johnny Say; Mathis Shif- Rylee Gray, Gage Hawkins, Raven Hill, Haney, Barry Harmon, Joshua Harris, as Duncan; Aiden Jordan; Jaycie Foster; making their way to the fl oor. The flett; Abby Strickland; Jonathan Taylor; Markalen Jacobs, Makiah Lawson, Char- Kaylee King, Sydnee Krych, Anazya Lat- House Public Health, Welfare, and Chase Knowles; Gram Pace. Heather Temple; Kayla Thompson; Na- layah Ridgell, Amaya Salazar, Raymond timore, Lauren Poe, Carson Ray, Kelsea Pirate’s pride: Trinity Butler; Chey- Labor Committee advanced House Riyah Walker; Aiden West; Austin Wil- Veasey. Smith, Maliah Spencer, Jairus Thomas, Bill 1013, which adds podiatrists enne Chapman; Noah Copes; Lauryn liams; Perri Withers; Peyton Withers; Jordan Watson, Santria Webb, Jacob Wis- Cox; Suzie Gonzales; Kamille Freeman; Honor roll to the list of healthcare providers Alexis Woods; Tamya Young. caver. subject to rules regarding Schedule McKenzie Goudy; Jaci Hammil; Aquira Pirate’s merit list: Juniors: Kyle Barnett; Car- Freshmen: Matthew Barnard, Des- Lane Berryman, Michaela II narcotics. Schedule II narcotics Johnson; Jayda Jones; Anesia Lucas; ter Dickey; Gavin Howard; Brianna In- tin Christmas, Chloe’ Cox, John Cruce, Binns, Titus Burke, Janae Cessor, Allison Chelsie Pennington; Cole Reed; Jaggar include most opioid prescriptions. gram; Celestial Langford; Cash McKee; D’Raylan Deshazer, James Dodson, San- Chambers, Peyton Chapman, Paden De- The Judiciary Committee Stewart; Mallori Veasey; Alexa Sosa·Pa- Lexa Strickland; Sam Temple. iya Durden, Ruby Harris, Michael Her- fir, Ayden Doherty, Parker Duncan, Maci advanced HB 1016, which reduces huamba; Nate Wood; Kolton Woods. Pirate’s anchor list: Kace Acree; Han- man, Halie Hutton, Noah Long, Kaleb Estelle, Trenton Eubanks, Justin Ferrell, the waiting period that a court may Pirate’s merit list: Easton Jones; So- nah Anthony; Alexis Bolden; Amaria Love, Jailen Miller, Jesse Mosley, JaKay- D’Arbonee Forte, Jessica Griffin, Daniel grant a petition to seal a criminal phie Sivils; Alexa Trlgleth. Bolden; Eli Cruce; Aiden Everett; Alyssa la Page, Jessica Sturgis, Jasmine Vekre, Hill, Skylar Jackson, Rayshonda Lawson, record. The legislation reduces that Pirate’s anchor list: Paxton Bak- Hawkins; Destiny Johnson; Gage Mad- Lucas Warren, Andrea’ Williams. Karly Marlar, Karla Murillo, James Rob- period from 90 to 30 days. er; Janyiah Bassett; Gio Bennett; Corey dox; Delmar Miller; Angelisa Russell; Sophomores: erts, Jessaca Shepherd, Maraeshia Simp- Also making its way to the Bieda; Shelby Chalk; Alexis Harrington; Weston Cater, Colton Gracey Strickland; Dixie Worrell. Cundiff, Destiny Dickerson, Ty’asia Gil- son, Kelli Stain, Kevin Stain, Jeremiah House is a bill in the Agriculture, Shaila Lucas; McKayla McKee; Spencer Taylor. Forestry and Economic Develop- Micholick; Chasity Oller; Madison Pat- HIGH SCHOOL bert, Barry Harmon, Ryne Hogg, Serenity Seniors: Ingram, Kaylee King, Nathaniel Meeks, Hannah Adcock, Sylvia Am- ment Committee. HB 1124 creates rick; Anthony Russell; Tanner Saeter; brocio, Nicholas Barnard, Karley Ber- Sierra Morrison, Larren Rawls, Timber certifi cations for veterinary tech- Janyiah Terry; McKenzie Wood. SECOND NINE WEEKS ryman, Kelsey Caine, Emily Carlisle, Simpson, Jairus Thomas, Santria Webb, nologist and technician special- Third grade All As Amber Carpenter, Anna Coleman, Eliz- ist. This legislation was drafted to Kaleb Williams, Jacob Wiscaver. abeth Donaldson, James Foreman, An- Principal’s list: Freshmen: Juniors: Zy’Tavious Chavis, Ayden address the shortage of large-ani- Ramien Collins; Katelyn Bostian, Dixie drew Gaylord, Madeline Grant, Rylee mal veterinarians in the state. Damien Harrison; Anely Jean-Francois; Morrison, Pricila Tinajero. Doherty, Justin Ferrell, Madison Hack- Gray, Gage Hawkins, Makiah Lawson, Sophomores: ett, R’Shawn Robertson, Travarus Shead, We did not meet this past Stevie Lynn Lloyd; Anthony Micholick. Traveon Colbert, Lee Jazmyne Orr, Morgan Rainwater, Trevon Monday so that we might join Pirate’s pride: Jacob Aiken; Bel- Conrad, Connor Doherty, Reece Gray. Blane Tumlison. Remley, Charlayah Ridgell, Samuel Rod- Juniors: Seniors: other Arkansans to honor the life la Barnes; Jayden Berry; Adisyn Bodi- Lane Berryman, Trenton Eu- Jorge Bran, Shyann Domin- gers, Amaya Salazar, Brittany Thompson. and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ford; Madalynn Bodiford; Harley Boy- banks, D’Arbonee Forte, Katelyn Harris, guez, Madeline Grant, Kolby Green, Honor roll King Jr. I had the opportunity to sen; Kameron Brazier; Gage Burnett; Rebekka McIlvoy, Sarah Pennington. Derrick Knight, Shannon Lytle, James join a good crowd in Monticello on Seniors: Braelynn Cater; Kee’Andre Clifton; Karley Berryman, Kailee McCloud, Madelyn McKeown, Jazmyne Freshmen: Matthew Barnard, Jordan Saturday morning for a breakfast to Jase Cruce; Kabrien Collins; Mayson McKay, Samuel Rodgers, Ty Say, John Orr, Morgan Rainwater, Trevon Remley, Berryman, Chloe’ Cox, James Cruce, kick off three days of activities in Dardenne; Kaitlyn Donaldson; Analeigh Whitehurst. Anthony Richardson, Qumarria Rochelle, John Cruce, D’Raylan Deshazer, James Monticello to honor Dr. King. Dr. Grissom; Bailey Hayden; Wyatt Hayden; All As and Bs Ezra Trantham, Kyler Washington. Dodson, Saniya Durden, Eri’keonda Moses Goldman, Vice Chancellor Jaden Ingram; Jacks Johnson; Landon Green, William Harmon, Jayden Hen- Freshman: for Student Affairs at the University Lochola; Kristian MurriIIo; Jayda Pred- Jordan Berryman, Rebekah HIGH SCHOOL ry, Michael Herman, Kaleb Love, Jailen of Arkansas at Monticello, did an dy; Anna Ross; Samara Seymour; Steele Brown, John Coleman, Kendall Connard, Miller, Lucas Warren, Sydney West. outstanding job as guest speaker. Strickland; Luke Thompson; Phabion Meleri Herman, Dajonn Jackson, Dar’Ve- FALL SEMESTER Sophomores: Brandon Brown, Brax- Tuesday of this week was For- Williams. on Rayford, Kaleb Robinson, Makyia All As ton Carter, Weston Cater, Hunter Frisby, estry Day at the Capitol. I looked Pirate’s merit list: Easton Ashcraft; Spencer, Ian Strickland, Gavin Wear, Sa- Ty’asia Gilbert, Ryne Hogg, Serenity In- Freshmen: forward to seeing representatives Jerry Burke; Hailey Burnett; Omar MiII- maria Webb. Katelyn Bostian, John gram, Nathaniel Meeks, Sierra Morrison, from UAM’s School of Forestry er; Cam’Ron Taylor; Lamiah Wigfall; Sophomores: Adonis Acree, John Coleman, Dixie Morrison, Pricila Tina- Aaron Noles, Haley Quillen, Larren Raw- and Agriculture there. Bryce Winchester. Booker, Timothy Chapman, Evelyn Dela- jero. ls, Timber Simpson, Kaleb Williams. If you can make it to the Capitol Sophomores: Fourth grade cruz, Arnoldo Diaz, Hunter Goad, Jacob Traveon Colbert, Connor Juniors: Kaitlyn Boykin, Randall Car- during the session, please let me Hall, Tamia Haney, Joshua Harris, Syd- Doherty, Hunter Goad, Reece Gray, Jacob penter, Emaleigh Forrest, Madison Hack- know. The full House will convene Principal’s list: Daelynn Bennett; nee Krych, Anazya Lattimore, Lauren Hall. ett, Chace Hughes, R’Shawn Robertson, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday Alayna Boone; Reagan Booth; Cody Car- Poe, Carson Ray, Kelsea Smith, Maliah Juniors: Katelyn Harris, Kagan Lloyd, Travarus Shead, Dakota Sturgis, Zacha- and Wednesdays. On Thursdays, nett; Jake Cruce; Lorelei Dubreuil; Justis Spencer, Jordan Watson. Rebekka McIlvoy, Sarah Pennington, Jer- riah Trantham, Blane Tumlison, Shawn we will convene at 10 a.m. Sched- Durden; Ronaiyah Ferrell; Abby Huskey; Juniors: Michaela Binns, Titus Burke, emy Smith. Wylie, Olivia Young. ules are always subject to change, Madison Jones; Jimena Landaverd; Alana Janae Cessor, Allison Chambers, Peyton Seniors: Cairo Graham, Raven Hill, Seniors: Cle’Terrion Binns, Jorge but you can fi nd schedule updated Liechty; Caroline McRae; Gracelyn Pe- Chapman, Paden Defir, Parker Duncan, Kailee McKay, Ty Say, John Whitehurst. Bran, Gabrielle Caine, Darian Dalsis, daily on our website. We also live rez; Deegan Ward. Maci Estelle, Emaleigh Forrest, Jessi- All As and Bs AirKeonia Davis, Shyann Dominguez, stream every meeting and archive Pirate’s pride: MacKenzie Armstrong; ca Griffin, Daniel Hill, Chace Hughes, Xianna Graham, Kolby Green, Yare- the meetings on the website, www. Kamarion Bailey; Dakota Bostain; Aid- Skylar Jackson, Rayshonda Lawson, Freshmen: Rebekah Brown, Tristan ni Higuera-Vazquez, Lynsey Hoover, arkansashouse.org. en Bottin; Xander Brown; Trent Burton; Kagan Lloyd, Karly Marlar, Karla Mu- Butler, Destin Christmas, Kendall Con- Markalen Jacobs, Derrick Knight, Shan- Thank you for the privilege of Christopher Chang; TuMarqus Conner; rillo, James Roberts, Jessaca Shepherd, nard, Meleri Herman, Dajonn Jackson, non Lytle, James Martin, James McCloud, serving District 9 as representative. Macs Cunningham; Jadyn Davis; Bran- Maraeshia Simpson, Jeremy Smith, Kelli Jesse Mosley, Dar’Veon Rayford, Kaleb Madelyn McKeown, Noah Minchew, An- Please let me know if I can be of don Dees; Trent Forrest; Toni Fuller; Stain, Kevin Stain, Jeremiah Taylor. Robinson, Makyia Spencer, Ian Strick- thony Richardson, Daniel Richardson, assistance to you. Email is the best Kiveera Gipson; Myah Gill; Samirika Seniors: Hannah Adcock, Sylvia Am- land, Jessica Sturgis, Ny’Keyah Thomas, Qumarria Rochelle, Kyler Washington. and quickest way to reach me: [email protected]. You can leave me a message at In 1989, the legislature had to majority. That special session convened complete its work on hundreds 870-460-0773, or on my Burch- CHEATHAM meet in emergency special ses- A lawsuit resulted in the on June 22, 1989, which gave of bills by the end of the fiscal forAR Facebook page or through sion, called by then-Gov. Bill Supreme Court striking all the the legislature only a week to year, which was June 30. Messenger. I look forward to Continued from Page 4A Clinton, to hurriedly re-enact budget measures. hearing from you. about 300 appropriations that Lawmakers met in a late mental health care. had been ruled unconstitutional June special session. They first The bill was sent to the Sen- by the state Supreme Court. enacted the General Appropri- ate State Agencies and Govern- That was necessary because ations Act by a three-fourths MEET OUR mental Affairs Committee. during the regular session majority and then they enacted Senate Joint Resolution 1, earlier in the year, the General appropriations for all state ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR also referred to the Senate State Appropriation Act was passed agencies, higher education and LeShare Lee Agencies Committee, would but without a 75 percent super public schools. place on next year’s ballot a LeShare started at Belle View as a CNA and has been Activities Director for a proposed amendment to repeal year. She was born in Monticello and graduated from Drew Central High School. fiscal sessions of the legislature. The first substantive bill ap- CASS MARTIN She has four children, Raniesha, age 24; J’Veon, age 17; Jecari, age 15; and proved by the legislature is the Jalin, age 13. She is awaiting the arrival of her first grandbaby. Her hobbies General Appropriation Act. REALTY Under Article 5 of the state www.cassmartinrealty.com are her church and her community, and she loves working with children. What Constitution, the legislature LeShare likes most about her job is seeing the smiling faces of the residents, must enact the measure before it 870.367.6125 passes any other budget bill. 625 West Bolling Street | Monticello, AR 71655 but most of all, the family bond that runs through the Belle View staff and The Constitution mandates the residents. LeShare tries her best to accommodate all the residents’ that it be passed by a three- fourths majority before any Brandon Lyon wishes. Some recent activities include fishing, casino trips, Bingo and trips to other appropriations are voted restaurants, including a recent trip to Woods on, otherwise they will not be lawful. 870.723.2012 Place in Camden, which is pictured below.

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U.S. Armed Forces, is scheduled for Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March tients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9 at the Little Rock Comfort Inn and Suites Presidential, at 707 Interstate • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Continued from Page 2A 30. Deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 25. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, that Friday with a social for those who registered early. Check in and late 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Sat- registration, if available, for the summit begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. If vited to attend. For more information, contact Roy A. White at 870-723-0782. urday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon space is still available after Feb. 25 registration deadline, late registration every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 will be available. The summit will feature hair and make-up makeovers, 870-723-6568. ‘A Night to Remember’ career building workshops, small business panels and Veterans Administra- • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings tion healthcare. To attend the event, women veterans should register online The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host “A Night to Remember” at noon on the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas before Feb. 25 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veterans-sum- at either 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. for Valentine’s Day on Thursday, Feb. 14 at the Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more mit-tickets-52634131103. For hotel room reservations, call the hotel directly Trotter House Bed and Breakfast, 404 North Main Street. There will be a information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. at 501-687-7700 and ask for the Women Veterans Summit or book online three-course meal at a table for two with live entertainment. Tickets are $50 • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, off ers classes in per single or $95 per couple. The Trotter House is also off ering a one-night at: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EB73W4. To reserve cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from 5:30-7 a booth space, contact Patricia Riley at 501-992-0192 or reserve space package for $150 that includes a room and dinner or two—and a continen- p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages 3-6 can train tal breakfast the next morning. Gifts (wrapped chocolates or fl uff y robes or online at the Booths and Vendors Only registration for the 2019 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/booths-and- from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. blankets) will be available for that special someone. Those interested must • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West RSVP by Friday, Feb. 1 at 870-460-1412. vendors-for-women-veterans-summit-march-9-tickets-52868194192. To sponsor a woman veteran, contact Lisa Evridge at 501-362-6211 or email Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 [email protected]. For more information on any of these matters, contact each month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Sue Harper, District 9 Veteran Service Offi cer, at 870-224-8130. • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the MDCCC/MEDC annual awards banquet Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce/Monticello Economic ONGOING Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Registration is Development Commission annual community awards banquet is set for 6 • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to not necessary to participate. Those interested do not need to be members p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s John noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama of Monticello Christian Church to attend. Celebrate Recovery is a support F. Gibson University Center. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table seating group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, for eight. For more information, call the chamber offi ce at 870-367-6741. Restaurant, located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a joyful life. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large-group meetings begin at Go Red for Women Gala children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups The annual Go Red for Women Gala is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. are off ered. These small groups are divided into men and women and pro- Feb. 22 at the First Assembly of God Church, 915 U.S. Highway 425 North. • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meet- vide a safe place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 each or $60 for table seating ings at 5:30 p.m. on the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the for eight. All ladies are encouraged to dress up in their fi nest red and join Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely in an evening of fun, food, information and door prizes. Tickets may be welcome to attend. confi dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been aff ected by purchased at the Drew County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West another person’s drinking. For more information, contact Jane at 870-723- Health, 940 Scogin Drive. For more information, call the Monticello-Drew Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. on the fi rst Thursday 2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. County Chamber of Commerce offi ce at 870-367-6741. of every month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., which FRIDAY, MARCH 8 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 9 • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. on the fi rst operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. ACS Waiver services, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Arkansas Women Veterans Summit • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meet- The 2019 Arkansas Women Veterans Summit, for women veterans of the every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. 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HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY guestbook: www.jones-hartshorn. rials may be made to Monticello Rye; one brother-in-law, Glyn Stella Bullock Judkins com. First United Methodist Church. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Adair of Warren; six grandchil- Stella Bullock Judkins, 88, of (Paid obituary) Funeral services were Thursday, dren, Caitlin, Megan, Justin, funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Monticello passed away Saturday, Kelley D. Grubbs Jan. 17, 2019 at First United Meth- Austin, Destiny and Courtney; January 19, 2019, at her home. She furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- odist Church with burial follow- and two great-grandchildren, was born June 16, 1930 in Dallas ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Kelley D. Grubbs, 88, of Mon- ing in Oakland Cemetery. Family Brooklyn and Kara. County to the late Lucious Samuel [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. ticello passed away Monday, Jan- visitation was one hour preceding Funeral services were Sunday, Bullock and Ida Hathcock Bullock. uary 14, 2019, at Drew Memorial the service. Arrangements were January 20, 2019 at Stephen- In addition to her parents, she ning at the funeral home. his grandchildren and Papa Ted Health System. He was born De- by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral son-Dearman Chapel with buri- was also pre- Online guestbook: www.ste- by many others, he will truly be cember 28, 1930, in the Possum Home. al following in Enon Cemetery ceded in death phensondearman.com. missed by all who knew him. Valley community to the late Nat Online guestbook: www.ste- at Rye. Visitation was Saturday by a son, James (Paid obituary) He is preceded in death by his Grubbs and Ida Bell Knowles phensondearman.com. evening at the funeral home. Robert Judkins; Ted T. Rial wife, Vera Dye Rial in 2014; a Grubbs. (Paid obituary) Online guestbook: www.ste- and a sister, grandson, Jade Clark Rial; his par- He was a self-employed busi- Ernest Green phensondearman.com. Sammye Ed- Ted T. Rial, 88, of Hamburg died ents, Roy and Gracie Keeton Rial; nessman, United States Air Force Rozell Kelley Webb wards. Sunday, January 20, 2019. Mr. and two brothers, Percy Rial and Veteran and a member of the First Ernest Green, 73, of Monti- She was a Rial was a native of Ladelle and James Rial. United Methodist Church. cello died Thursday, January 10, Rozell Kelley Webb, 87, of retired school a resident of Hamburg for the past He is survived by his children, In addition 2019 at his home. He was born Monticello died Saturday at the JUDKINS teacher, mem- 63 years. Shirley Rial Naron of Hamburg, to his parents, on March 28, 1945 to John A. The Woods of Monticello Health ber of the Re- He served in Brenda Rial (Jim) Houston of May- he was also Green and Atlee Lambert Green. and Rehabilitation Center. She was tired Teachers Association, past the Arkansas fl ower, and Randall Rial and Dan- preceded in Funeral services were Friday, born January 22, 1931, in Ashley president of the Drew County National Guard ny (Vicky) Rial, both all of Ham- death by his January 18, 2019 at Holy Divine County to the late Walter Wash- Extension Homemakers Club and for 26 years, burg; his sister, Norma Lee Harrell wife, Rose Spiritual Church. Visitation was ington Kelley and Lela Pink Roark a member of the Drew Memori- having retired of Bartlett, Tenn.; seven grand- Curry Grubbs; one hour prior to service time at Kelley. al Hospital Auxiliary. Stella was in 1973. Mr. children, Paulette Bowden, Tina a granddaugh- the church. Burial followed in In addition to her parents and a member of Rose Hill Freewill Rial worked Wallace, Jay Jay Martin, Tess Gray ter, Madeline Lacey Cemetery. husband, Willie Eugene Webb, she Grubbs; three brothers, Travis, was also preceded in death by three Baptist Church, where she was a RIAL as the produce Akers, Ted Gray, Kevin Rial and Dowell Wayne Russel member of the Churches Women’s manager for Lauren Gardner; 15 great-grand- Russell and Keith Grubbs; and two brothers, Charles Wesley Kelley of Auxiliary. Kroger for 27 children; 10 great-great-grand- sisters, Carolyn Grubbs Hancock Dowell Wayne “Home Wilmot, Artrue Lee Kelley of Bas- Survivors include her husband, years, was a children; and a host of nieces and and Amine Grubbs Deal. Grown” Russell, 68, of Warren trop, La. and Arvie Clinton Kelley James Elmo Judkins of Monticello; bailiff for Ash- nephews. Survivors include one daughter, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 of Houston; and three sisters, Gir- one son, Tommy (Bettye) Judkins ley County and Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Roselyn (Bill) Busby of Monticel- at Baptist Health Medical Center lie Mallory of Waverly, N.Y. and of Monticello; one daughter, Bren- was a former Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at lo; one son, Nat (Traci) Grubbs of in Little Rock. He was born Oc- Luzell Bonds and Lavern Marie da (Raymond) Chisom of Mon- president of the the Gardner Baptist Church with Monticello; one brother, Calvin tober 27, 1950 in Wilmar to the McManus, both of Monticello. ticello; fi ve grandchildren, Pam Lone Sassafras Bro. Bobby Pennington offi ciat- (Audie Mae) Grubbs of Garland, late Woody Dowell Russell and Survivors include one daughter, (Billy) Barnett, Eric (Stephanie) Cemetery As- ing. Burial will be in the Lone Sas- Texas; four grandchildren, Kelli Mildred Crawford Russell. Debra Lynn (Charles) Cotton; one Chisom, James (Leslie) Judkins, sociation. safras Cemetery. Pallbearers are Busby (Collin) Chandler of The In addition to his parents, he son, Randal Kent (Twila) Webb; Daniel (Heidi) Judkins and Thom- He was a member of the Gard- Earl McCrory, Bill Kersten, Tim- Woodlands, Texas, William (Kate- was also preceded in death by fi ve grandchildren, Matthew Ver- as Judkins; and 15 great-grandchil- ner Baptist Church for 55 years my Chavis, Tyler Hunsey, Jordan lyn) Busby of Monticello, Mer- one brother, George Waymon non (Jennifer) Cotton, Jesse Tyler dren, Corey, Kailey Raye, Brodey, and loved his church and church Rial and Jerry Breedlove. edith Grubbs (Philip) McKelvy Russell; one sister, Jannie Gail Webb, Andrew Jordan Webb, Lau- Kaitlyn, Ethan, Lindsey, Whitney, family. Mr. Rial enjoyed study- Memorials may be made to the of Little Rock and Emily Grubbs Russell; and his mother-in-law, rn Elizabeth Webb and Katelynn Luke, Hezekiah, Moriah, Josiah, ing the genealogy of his family, Lone Sassafras Cemetery Associa- of Starkville, Miss.; and four Marjorie Adair. Isabela Webb; three great-grand- Judah, Micah, Boaz and Isaac. keeping his yard well maintained tion, in care of Mr. Clarence Wells, great-grandchildren, Rory, Rose Survivors include his wife, children, Bailey M. Cotton, Funeral services were Tues- and he spent many hours at vari- 931 Lone Sassafras Road, Monti- and Elizabeth Jane Chandler, and Marilyn Sutton Russell of War- Hayden Charles Cotton and Had- day, January 22, 2019 at Ste- ous cemeteries cleaning “vintage” cello 71655 or St. Jude Children’s Henry Busby. He also enjoyed the ren; one son, Richard Wayne ley Claire Cotton; and one great- phenson-Dearman Funeral Chap- headstones. Mr. Rial never met Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude dear friendship of Ms. Jane Thom- (Carolyn) Russell of Warren; great-grandchild, Vance Smith. el with Rev. Dwayne Roper and a stranger and enjoyed talking Place, Memphis, TN 38105. asson. two daughters, Brandie (Calvin) Gravesides services were, Janu- Rev. James Judkins offi ciating. to people. He loved his family, Funeral arrangements are under He spent most of his 88 years do- Davis of Wilmar and Ashley ary 21, 2019 at Oakland Cemetery. Burial followed in Oakland Cem- and all of his grandchildren were the direction of Jones-Hartshorn ing work, telling tales and cracking (Aaron) Courtney of Hermitage; Online guestbook: www.stephen- etery. Visitation was Monday eve- very dear to him. Papaw Ted to Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online jokes. He will be missed! Memo- one sister, Judy (Jerry) Adair of sondearman.com.

HISTORY MINUTE SEARK native was one of state’s most noted civil rights attorneys

BY KENNETH BRIDGES 1943 at the height of World War strategy slowly worked. tor of the Voter Education Project, supporters across the country in 1977. He accepted and spent the Advance correspondent II, temporarily disrupting his stud- After public schools were or- an effort that registered hundreds of order to support civil rights lawsuits next several years guiding the pol- ies. In 1948, after graduating from dered desegregated by the Supreme thousands of African-American vot- and the March on Washington that icies and admissions for law stu- “I was just doing my job,” was AM&N, Branton and classmate Court in 1954, Branton, along with ers across the South at a time when summer. It was through these efforts dents, encouraging them to become the humble reply of one of the state’s Silas Hunt went to register at the the NAACP and a group of parents voters faced threats of violence that news about the rally at the Lin- respected legal minds committed to most noted civil rights attorneys, University of Arkansas School of sued the Little Rock School District and assaults for even attempting to coln Memorial spread and 250,000 justice. Wiley Branton. His efforts opened Law, which was still segregated in to force it to admit black students vote. With his successes registering people attended to rally for equal “I am optimistic about the future the doors for many in education and spite of a recent Supreme Court rul- into white schools. In the process, voters and taking on the Jim Crow rights and to hear King’s famous “I and the basic good in mankind,” he voting in his long career. Branton ing. Though Hunt was admitted and he worked closely with future Su- system in court, Branton became Have a Dream” speech. said in later years. Branton returned rose from humble roots to become a became the fi rst African-American preme Court Justice Thurgood Mar- part of the Council for United Civ- In 1965, Vice-President Hubert to practicing law full-time after fi ve respected civil rights attorney, help to attend the law school, Branton shall on the case. il Rights Leadership in 1963. This Humphrey named to the Council of years with the university. He was organize the 1963 March on Wash- was rejected. Determined to make Despite hearings and negotiations group included lawyers from the Equal Opportunity. President Lyn- hired at a Washington law fi rm in ington and train a new generation of his dreams a success, he kept trying. with the school board, Gov. Or- NAACP, Dr. Martin Luther King don Johnson soon named Branton September 1983. attorneys. He was fi nally admitted in 1950 and val Faubus sent in National Guard Jr. and other ministers through his as a special advisor at the Depart- He died suddenly of a heart attack Wiley Austin Branton Sr., was graduated in 1953, the third Afri- troops to prevent desegregation in Southern Christian Leadership Con- ment of Justice to ensure the smooth in December 1988 at the age of 65, born in Pine Bluff in December can-American to graduate from the 1957. Eventually, nine black stu- ference, and future Congressman implementation of the 1964 Civil working to the end in a profession 1923, one of fi ve children. His fa- law school. dents attended Little Rock Central John Lewis and the Student Nonvi- Rights Act and the 1965 Voting that so many had tried to keep him ther ran a taxi business in the city, After graduation, Branton set up a High School. In 1958, the Supreme olent Coordinating Committee. Rights Act. from. One of his six children, Wiley and his mother had previously been law practice in Pine Bluff. The plan Court upheld the desegregation of Branton was named to manage He resumed his law practice in Branton Jr., later became a noted a teacher. He grew up in a deeply of many civil rights activists at the Central High in the Cooper vs. Aar- a subgroup of the organization, 1971, but within a few years, a new Little Rock attorney and judge. His segregated city, attending segregat- time, particularly the NAACP, was on case. the Welfare, Education, and Legal opportunity emerged. The presti- legacy was further honored a decade ed schools. He excelled as a student, to use the courts to further the cause By 1962, he became part of Defense Fund, which collected do- gious Howard University in Wash- later when a portion of Interstate and began to make plans for the of justice. By fi nding loopholes in a national effort to bolster civil nations from the different organi- ington asked Branton to become 530 around Pine Bluff was named future as he enrolled at Arkansas laws meant to subjugate minorities, rights. He became executive direc- zations, businesses, and civil rights the new dean for its law school in for him. Agricultural, Mechanical and Nor- civil rights lawyers hoped to build a mal College (now the University body of law that it would eventually of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) after he topple the segregationist system. In WINWIN WINWIN with STEVESTEVE JONESJONES graduated from high school. other words, they hoped to turn the We’re Really He was drafted into the Army in Jim Crow system against itself. 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All photos by Harold Coggins/ Advance-Monticellonian ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 DEVOTIONAL [email protected]

During those years, books like the He urged them, and us, to make sure Traditions: the good, Halachoth, Mishna, Gemara, Mid- we are sold out to Christ and not side- the bad and the ugly rashim, Hagada and Kabbala, were tracked by lesser things, and not major produced, which supposedly explained on minor things. Traditions make great servants, but and applied teachings of Scripture. Now, some traditions are good and terrible masters. Church traditions fall But, in fact, it minimized and replaced serve a useful purpose. If a tradition in into two categories. Some are honor- Scripture. church is a good servant, let it serve. able, beneficial and timely. Others are In the midst of the oral law, some- But if that mere tradition seeks mas- outdated, unproductive and restrictive. where down there, God had spoken! tery, becomes unalterable or unremove- Some traditions, like wings, allow you But between the mystical interpreta- able, beware! to soar. Other tradi- demand. interested in keeping man’s traditions tions of the reasonings on the Scrip- Traditions are good only as long as tions, like anchors, Over the years, hand washing, which than in keeping God’s commandments. tures, and the sacred legends with they help meet needs and serve a clear drag you down. had nothing to do with the spiritual In summing up His argument with decisions about technical questions purpose in a church’s duty to Christ By their nature, man, had been elevated to religious the Pharisees, Jesus pointed out the of rituals—God’s Word got lost! So, and obedience to the Word. Traditions traditions are not significance. How did this occur? greatest harm of which tradition-keep- when Jesus came on the scene and should be changed or removed when Scriptural or doc- It came about because, over time, a ers were guilty: They were “invalidat- spoke God’s Words to God’s people in they cease to help the true objective of trinal. For most of tradition was raised to the level of ing the word of God by your tradition simple, understandable and applicable the church. us, Scripture truth Scripture, thus making it binding and which you have handed down” (Mark terms, they were viewed as strange. We don’t want the message of Christ is orthodox, binding necessary in order to please God, who, 7:13). Inflating the importance of tra- Larry Clements What does this have to do with us? to be derailed by the method of deliv- and unchanging. in His Word, had said nothing about it. ditions resulted in deflating the value Simply this: We too, are prone to allow ery. We do not want to be so in love Traditions, though, in The Pharisees challenged Jesus, of Holy Scriptures! As their allegiance long-held traditions to become too with traditions of the past that we miss the beginning, are convenient, helpful asking, “Why do Your disciples not to tradition rose, their commitment to demanding and authoritative, almost reaching people of the present—More and designed to serve—never to rule. walk according to the tradition of the Word of God declined. And that is to the level of biblical directives. If we enamored by the way we do church But when mere traditions are revered the elders, but eat their bread with always the way it works. honestly evaluate our church practic- than by the people who need Christ. and elevated to the level of divine impure hands?” (Mark 7:5). The Lord The “traditions” Jesus condemned es, it may be that we too are guilty of I think Ed Stetzer said it best: revelation, they become harsh masters answered the question about tradition were rituals, sayings and teachings exchanging our duty to obey God in “Churches are to be biblically faithful, indeed. Traditions then have the power with Scripture: “Rightly did Isaiah based on the oral law of men, not the order to keep man-made traditions. culturally relevant, counter-cultural to dictate actions and alter activities— prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written Law of God. According to the It is unsettling when the new convert communities that reflect God’s king- even Bible-authorized events. written: This people honors Me with Jewish historian Josephus, the oral law asks, “Why are we doing this?” and we The enemies of Jesus continually their lips, But their heart is far away illustrated and expanded God’s written dom for His glory among the people hear ourselves answer, “Because we around us at all times.” attacked him over His disregard of hu- from Me. But in vain do they worship Law, and was given equal reverence have always done this.” man traditions. Their contentions with Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts and expected obedience, though it was Paul warned the Colossians, “See Larry Clements is the senior adult Him came to a boiling point as record- of men” (Mark 7:6-7). Jesus drove the the product of men, not of God. to it that no one takes you captive pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist ed in Mark Chapter 7. The Pharisees point home when He said, “Neglecting A whole system of law-keeping through philosophy and empty decep- Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in accosted Jesus because His disciples the commandment of God, you hold to writings came during the 400 years tion, according to the tradition of men, Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- failed to wash their hands before they the tradition of men” (Mark 7:8). between the Old and New Testaments. according to the elementary principles cellonian’s devotional writer. You can ate. Hand washing before a meal is Think about what Jesus said. He The oral law was a giant superstructure of the world, rather than according to contact him by email at LarryEClem- a healthy habit, but not a scriptural rightly accused them of being more overshadowing God’s inspired Word. Christ” (Colossians 2:8). [email protected].

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Enon Baptist Monticello Christian Church Old Catholic 367-5325. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 233 South Dillard 367-2686 Insurance Agent 367-2561 Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church James Insurance Agency 621 West Bolling St. Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Church of Christ 367-3208 FARMERS® 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 Church of Christ AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Other 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Kennedy Boulevard Ark of Faith McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church First Baptist Church of Christ 1222 Hwy. 83 S. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. Main • 367-3449 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 723-8230 Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA on the devotional page, please call First Baptist of Lacey Church of God Christ Church Liz Cannatella, CPA 160 Junction Valley Rd. 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. First Free Will Baptist (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 620 North Conley Florence Full Gospel 1351 Hwy. 278 W. 367-1134 870-413-8162 Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 Trinity New Beginnings Church of God First Missionary Baptist 607 N. Gabbert St. Fountain of Life 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 (870) 820-5500 or (870) 226-6386 Christian Center 910 Old Warren Road 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill 367-5087 Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Church of God Community Baptist in Christ (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. House of Refuge 460-9926 Revival Center Church of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt Outreach Ministry 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. Main Trinity Full Gospel Church 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 367-2471 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-7304 THE Green Hill United Methodist Mount Tabor Missionary 372 Green Hill Rd. PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Lacey United Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 FAITH [email protected] Church briefs

Page 4B Suduko answers is seeking a pianist for its adult Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ choir. The pianist is needed for the The Hackett’s Family Gospel fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each Singing Shed, 1000 West Speed- month. For more information and/ way in Dermott (at the intersection or to express interest in the position, of U.S. highways 165 and 65, just contact Rev. Alford Branch at either north of Dermott), will feature dif- 870-723-1954 or 870-367-5913. ferent Southern gospel groups at 2 FBC women’s Bible study p.m. on the second Saturday of each First Baptist Church, 413 North month in 2018. Admission is free. Main Street, is holding a community Refreshments will be served in the women’s Bible study each Wednes- fellowship hall after the singing. For day, and all women are welcome. more information, contact Denon FBC’s weekly women’s Bible study Internet photo Weaver at 870-367-6852 or 870- begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s old 723-5279. fellowship hall. Attendees are en- Fifth Thursday singings couraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a Chick-fi l-A opens on Sunday, helps make parents, educators, caregivers and time of fellowship before the study scheduled for 2019 any others who are interested in starts. Childcare will be provided. Every fi fth Thursday in 2019, the family issues. For more informa- For more information, contact the autistic boy’s 14th birthday wish a reality Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday Night tion, contact either 870-367-6883 church offi ce at 870-367-3449. Singing at the Campground will be- or 870-723-2142. CIF Bible study gin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant (Camp- Home school support group Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 From ChristianHeadlines.com then we are doing what Christ has called us to do to— ground) United Methodist Church, The Koinonia Christian Home East Gaines Street, invites everyone serve the least of these.” 194 Campground Road near Mon- school Support Group meets from According to the television station, Everson had to a Tuesday night Bible study from An Alabama Chick-fi l-A opened their doors on Sun- ticello. The 2019 dates are Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. on the fi rst, third and 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry day to make a 14-year-old autistic boys’ birthday wish asked the church in the fall to consider the amount of May 30, Aug. 29 and Oct. 31. The fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays also has a Thursday night prayer and come true. money they spend on their Christmas and Thanksgiv- program will continue until about of each month during September deliverance service, beginning at 7 According to the Christian Post, 14-year-old Elijah ing dinners. He then asked each family to try to save 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class sing- through May. The meetings take Sprague, who is diagnosed with both autism and cere- that amount of money to put forward in a donation. To- ing with directors choosing songs place in the gymnasium at Shady p.m., and Sunday morning worship bral palsy, only wished to work at a Chick-fi l-A drive- gether, the 200-member church was able to save more they would like to hear their classes Grove Missionary Baptist Church, services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For through for his birthday. Sprague’s Uncle Walt Gil- than $10,000 to be donated to the ISD. sing. There will be several special 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near more information, contact Dr. Jerry strap—the manager at their local Chick-fi l-A—and the CP reported the donation paid off students’ lunch performances mixed in with the Monticello. Anyone who currently Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. store’s owner heard Sprague’s wish and opened up their debts that were $20 or more. According to the NBC 5, class singing and a time of refresh- home schools or who is interested in Holmes Chapel free tutoring store. when students exceed $25 in debt the school can no lon- ments and fellowship following the learning more about home school- Holmes Chapel Presbyterian WKRG reported that Sprague was able to hand out ger provide them with a hot meal for lunch and instead singing. The church is located about ing is welcome to attend. For more Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, cookies to about 40 cars fi lled with friends and family they are given a ham or turkey sandwich, a carton of seven miles north of Monticello— information, contact Mary Rodgers is sponsoring free tutoring from 5-6 through the drive-through window. milk and a piece of fruit. take U.S. Highway 425 North and at 870-367-3701. p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday After the teen was able to hand out cookies to his The church’s donation was able to help 226 families turn left on Campground Road. For GIAT Collegiate Ministry for youth in grades kindergarten friends and family, everyone came inside the restau- for around $6,000. The school district will hold the re- more information, contact Ab Pevey The Great I Am Temple Colle- through third grade. Students must rant—which is normally closed on Sunday’s because of maining $4,000 to pay off future student debts, CP re- at 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, giate Ministry hosts meetings for bring the course work in which its Christian foundation—to celebrate Sprague’s birth- ported. or Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. college students of all ages from they need help. For more informa- day over a large cookie cake. According to NBC 5, the church made the donation Ongoing 6-7:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday tion and registration details, contact quietly around Christmas, but the school chose to an- night of each month at the church, Rutha Branch at 870-367-5913. According to CP, Sprague was born 18 weeks early Church partners needed and was only expected to live for about one year. Rene nounce the donation on Monday. 300 North Main Street. Various Shady Grove AWANA clubs First United Methodist Church, Sprague, the boy’s mom, fi rst met her son while work- topics of discussion and training is AWANA (Approved Workmen Man fi nds stolen 1854 317 South Main Street, is looking made available to assist students ing as a nurse in the NICU Sprague was placed in as a Are Not Ashamed) is an exciting for other churches to partner with with fi nances, scholastic achieve- newborn. Civil War Bible ... on EBay children’s program for boys and on the Samaritan’s Feet project. ment, professional advancement, girls ages 2 years through sixth When Sprague was about six months old, Rene and A New Jersey man who lost a Civil War Bible that The event will take place Satur- and life. Pastors Jerome and Clarissa grade. Bible stories, scripture her husband decided to adopt him despite all odds, and belonged to his great-great uncle has recovered the trea- day, Aug. 3 in the FUMC Family Pace welcome all college students on Sunday he was able to celebrate his 14th birthday sured artifact, although he’s still not sure who had it. Life Center. To pledge money and to attend. For more information, memory, exciting games, singing, with his friends and family. The man, Robert E. Burrows, had owned an 1854 prayer towards the purchase of new contact the church at 870-460-5999, handbooks and lots of fun mark Texas church pays off pocket Bible that his ancestor, Archibald Todd, was giv- shoes and socks, or for more infor- email thegreatiamtemple@gmail. this Wednesday night program. The en when reporting for duty as a member of the 13th New mation, contact the church offi ce at com or visit tgiatemple.org. Shady Grove Missionary Baptist school lunch debt Jersey Volunteer Infantry, NJ.com reported. Todd fought 870-367-2471. Pentecostal Faith church sales Church AWANA clubs meet from One Texas Church banded together over the holidays for the Union. First Presbyterian parenting group Pentecostal Faith Church Of 6:15-8 p.m. on Wednesday eve- to donate $10,000 to pay off an entire school district’s The Bible was given to Burrows when he was seven VIP, a parenting group spon- God In Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street, nings. All children are welcome— student lunch debt. but then stolen in 2015. sored by First Presbyterian Church, will be having a church sale on being a member of Shady Grove, According to NBC 5, Royse City First United Meth- But Burrows found it again—on eBay, of all places. 821 North Main Street, meets at Saturdays. For more information, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near odist Church has a tradition of donating its Christmas Burrows, who shops on the site often, said it looked ex- 6 p.m. every fi rst, third and fi fth contact Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. Monticello, is not a prerequisite. Eve offerings to charity. actly like the one his great-great uncle owned. It even (when they occur) Tuesday of each at 870-281-4863. For more information or to sched- In 2017, the congregation decided to donate half of had the same Bible citations handwritten by his ances- month at the church. A free meal Holmes Chapel seeks pianist ule a ride to the AWANA meetings, the offerings to their “sister school” to help families tor: Matthew 18 and Roman 12, NJ.com reported. and childcare are provided. The Holmes Chapel Presbyterian contact the church offi ce at 870- who had fallen behind on payments for their student’s Not knowing what to do, Burrows called the local po- group is open to all parents, grand- Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, 367-3298. lunches. lice, which directed him to the FBI. The FBI told him to After witnessing the impact the donation made in “expect a package in the mail.” the previous year, the church decided to help the entire “I said, ‘Yeah, okay.’ ” Days later, it arrived. Royse City Independent School District in 2018. Burrows, 71, never discovered if anyone was arrested In an interview with NBC 5, the church’s pastor, or charged in the case. NJ.com was unable to uncover that detail to the mystery, too. KEEPING Chris Everson, said that helping the community is what the church is called to do. He carried the Bible with him to Vietnam—and he “If the church does not impact the community the said he plans on keeping it safe the rest of his life. church is in,” her said, “then the church isn’t doing its “I got something back,” he told NJ.com. “A piece of job. With us having the opportunity to make an impact, family history is back.” YOU ROLLIN’ ALONG

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BARKADA Birthday wishes to Alicia were still outside jumping on WILMAR Childress (Jan. 23); Natisha the trampoline and I doubt there JANA WRIGHT Brown, Marie Jones and Pastor Do you have any community tidbits? was much sleep to be had. CHRIS RILEY Hampton (all Jan. 24); and There is no Barkada news this The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- I had planned a weekend Stacey Hardin and Pastor Jessie nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you trip to Heber Springs to see My heart is deeply saddened week. Jana had other commit- (both Jan. 25). ments. live in a community not represented on this page (and we know the Trumpeter Swans on Lake due to the transition of my dear Prayers for Nat Grubbs and Her column will resume in there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about Magness but the forecast for friend, Dollie M. Sanders, who next week’s edition. family, and for Gloria Wilbanks’ your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at bitter cold weather caused me transitioned last Friday at Baptist son-in-law and family. 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. to postpone those plans. I was Hospital in Little Rock. Arrange- Vernas Sims and I chatted mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce also battling a head cold and did ments have not been made at this in Walmart. She has been ill; during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- not want to exacerbate that so I time. GREEN HILL she’s in our Arkansas class. She cuss your participation in our newspaper. stayed home. Also sorry to hear of Mrs. wanted to say hello to the ladies Flossie Hutson’s passing. Her FAYE AND MAY Honestly though, the older at the pool and she would be homegoing service was held Wasn’t this a cold weekend? back soon. I also talked with I get the less I am willing to Saturday at Kennedy Boulevard I went on to church just like it Wander Wilson, she has been ill endure the cold just for the sake Church of Christ. was a summer morning, though. but doing better. She also said of adding a bird to my life list (I Prayers and sympathy for the We had a very good service hello to the ladies. When one is might get kicked out of the bird families as well as continuing today. Our church was almost not there, we miss them. We all club for that statement!). I may prayers for the families of Vera full and Caleb preached another are family. try again before they migrate Deshazer Wimberly, who’ll be good sermon. If you don’t have A three-night revival was held mid-February. I am off work greatly missed. a church to go to if you are not at Bethel AMEC in Fountain Monday and might go some- I have a new great-grand girl satisfied with it come and try Hill Jan. 16-18. Pastor Cindy where locally but it will just born to C.C. Riley at Bradley Green Hill Baptist Church. Robinson and her church family depend on how I feel and how County Medical Center. May is feeling pretty good were the guest church Thurs- cold it gets. We at Morning Star Mission- but not able to help me with the day. Pastor Robinson’s message ary Baptist Church witnessed a news. It was too cold for her Sunday afternoon turned off was from Philippians 2:5-7, 13 nice and sunny. It was still cold glorious time in the Lord Sunday this morning to come to church. and her thought was, “There Is as pastor D.J. Buffi ngton broke Byron Pharr came last Mon- but the sun shining made it Power in Jesus.” Betty Hardin more bearable. After church and the bread of life and the choir day and paid Don Wiggam a and I attended; Gereldine Bells lunch, I drove to Gee’s Landing brought the house down with good visit. Don enjoyed you, picked me up. Everything was with my “pup-tourage” in tow. I their melodious singing. Pastor’s Byron, so come again. great. The men’s choir did a text was taken from 1 Corinthians found the river was back within We were very sorry to hear great job. It was their first ser- 1:15; his subject was “The Best about Kelley Grubbs passing. vice away from home. its banks—which was really News I’ve Heard.” He finished school with our Sunday services at Promise good to see. I spooked a small There was another addition to sister, Cleora Crook. He will be Land Baptist Church were on flock of Wood Ducks but they church family. missed. the Sunday school Lesson 8, were the only feathered friends We were glad to have Ron Houston Berryman is in a Jan. 20th, and the subject was I saw. Woodard and Charles Ridgell Jr. hospital in Little Rock but is “Good from Bad.” (Answers on Page 3B) Sunday morning, Bethel in the house. Prayers for Melanie feeling a little better. He needs The key verse was: “But I enjoyed a wonderful service. Rawls and all the ill and shut-ins. our prayers, so we should all would ye should understand, Our men’s quartet—Buck, Thanks to Pauline Phillips pray for him. He’s Steve’s brethren, that the things which John Hall, Justin Hewitt and Wade for treating me and her brother. happened unto me have fallen Bro. Kevin—sang “Remind mother to dinner Sunday. The Not much news this week but out rather unto the furtherance food and fellowship was much I will try to do better next week. Me, Dear Lord.” Bro. Kevin’s of the gospel;” Philippians message, “Getting Away From enjoyed. We thank you Lord for your 1:12 (KJV). It was a wonderful The ordination service for Da- blessings. the Perverted Church,” was lesson. Betty Hardin, Charlie taken from Isaiah 57:1-13. That vid Hicks will be at 2:30 p.m. the and the boys came over and evening we met again for some fi rst Sunday in February (Feb. 3) we were all blessed and of good old time singing and a at the Morning Star MBC. I don’t one accord. Mary Junior did a would get as many different time climbing and sliding. GUEST HOUSE word study on “predestination.” have full details. good job teaching the lesson. responses. Oh well, it was a As long as I stayed off my old In memory of Christopher It was wonderful to see Hunter CLARA CATER Our pastor had to work but his happy memory. knees I hung with him pret- “E-Now” Riley’s tragic demise By the way, I did mark my ty well. I even slid down the Savage and his little family— There is no Guest House mother did a great job with the Jan. 26, 2007 and his birthday high points. Betty Johnson was calendar for thunder on Jan. 18. tunnel slide. Finally, the time and Britney’s mother—in at- Jan. 28. Gone too soon. My heart news this week. Clara had other Now we’ll have to wait and see came for us to Walmart to select tendance. Next Sunday evening commitments. also the speaker of the hour. Her still aches. if it frosts on April 18. I had a birthday gift. There’s a certain we will meet at The Woods of Her column will resume in message was from Colossians Also, happy birthday to Jacque one friend comment that he was item that he’d been wanting and Monticello Health and Reha- next week’s edition. 1:1 and her subject was “God’s Stewart of Little Rock, Jan. 28 Will at Work.” It was a wonder- taught this meant we’ll receive I needed him along to help me bilitation Center for evening and in memory of my nephew ful sermon. snow within the next 10 days chose just the right one. Judging service. Charles T. Ingram, Jan. 29 (birth- We also had a nice crowd. and the way the weather fore- by the smile on his face, the Our youth-led winter banquet day) and Terrance “Sunny Bud” JORDAN PARK Regena Handley was visiting cast is looking we might just get mission was accomplished. has been scheduled for the eve- Rhodes, also Jan. 29. it. We shall see. Saturday night, we all con- TRILISA MARSHALL from Sherwood. ning of Feb. 10. We were glad to have Doris Regena spent Saturday and Friday night, I worked visita- gregated at the pavilion for a The rain and cold weath- Courtney and company of Warren There is no Jordan Park news Sunday night with her family. tion for Mrs. Nadine Cranford. campfire-themed birthday par- er have brought more of my worship with us at Morning Star. this week. Trilisa had other We enjoyed her as always. Please remember this family in ty. Good thing for the campfire backyard birdies to the feeders. I talked with Hattie Shorter of commitments. Matilda Jordan called me your prayers. Monday night. I because it was definitely cold. The Purple Finch pair was back Texas who recently celebrat- am scheduled to work visitation Everyone was either huddled Her column will resume in Sunday morning. along with a few more Gold- ed her 90th birthday. Her twin for Mrs. Stella Judkins. Please around the fire or gathered next week’s edition. Thought for the week: Thank finches. Otherwise, it’s been sister Mattie and niece Peggy remember her family in your in the kitchen. But eight- and You, Lord Jesus, for bringing the faithful Cardinals, Carolina drove down to celebrate. Hattie me out of darkness and into prayers as well. nine-year old boys must be said there were approximately Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, LACEY Your marvelous light. Help me My grandson, Bo, will be cel- impervious to the cold because 30 people (family and friends) to avoid the darkness and to ebrating his ninth birthday on those little fellas played outside Carolina Wren, Mourning to help them celebrate. It was a IVANELL HANDLEY continue walking in the light Jan. 22. His birthday party was like it was summertime while Doves, White-throated Spar- surprise and much enjoyed. What towards eternity. on Saturday, however. As part us older folks shivered and hud- rows and Dark-eyed Juncos. a blessing. Prayers for the sick and shut of my gift to him, I got up early dled under blankets and layers That’s my news for this week. Hattie is formerly from Wilmar in, Irene Miller, Mary Ann Vea- and took him to Crossett to eat of jackets, coats, gloves, hats Until next time, please be safe, and my dear friend. I miss her sey, Martha Fisher, our pastor’s POSSUM VALLEY breakfast at McDonald’s. Cros- and scarves. stay warm and be careful out much. wife (she seems to be coming sett’s McDonald’s has an indoor All in all, the party was a suc- there. Pray for each other and Now until we meet again by down with a cold), Pastor and KAY CRAIG play area complete with a tree cess and, when I retired to bed always be thankful to God for paper and pen, be a friend. Jesus Sis. Foster, and Vernon Wil- house; the two of us spent some at about 10 p.m., those kiddos His many blessings. was our example. bank. Welcome back, everyone. As Sympathy to the families of I sit here typing, a thunderstorm Earnest Green and Vera Lam- is rumbling through. I have just bert in the loss of your loved arrived home after working No dental insurance? ones. at the funeral home and the Earnest Green’s homegoing thunder made me recall an old service was held at 11 a.m. saying that my Daddy used to Ask about our DENTAL SAVINGS PLAN Friday, Jan. 18 at Holy Divine take very seriously. Thunder in Spiritual Church in Lacey with January. Frost in April. What Reduced dental fees No waiting period Bro. Tracy Jefferson officiating. I cannot recall is if the date of The eulogy was delivered by thunder in January is the pre- No deductible No annual maximums Pastor Christopher Goodman; dictor of frost on that same day *Not an insurance product his message was from John in April or was it the number of 14 and his thought was “I Am thunders predicted the number Checking Out to Check In.” It of days of frost in April. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 23, 2019 1C CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Sports Editor SPORTS 870-367-5325 [email protected] Junior Pirates claim own tournament title continued to lead the Junior Lady scored eight points in the quarter DC tops Monticello Bulldogs, outscoring Star City 8-6 for the Junior Billies, but the Junior in the third quarter and 8-7 in the Pirates were able to maintain a 27- in Union Bank semis fourth to take a 36-22 victory. 21 lead heading into halftime. Layna Chrabol led the way for Drew Central extended their BY JEFF YOUNG the Junior Lady Pirates with 11 lead in the third quarter, outscoring Advance correspondent points followed by Hannah Meeks Monticello 16-9 to take a 43-30 with 10. Saniya Durden and Edri- lead into the fi nal quarter of play. The Union Bank Junior Tour- ana Hunter each scored four, and Drew Central extended the lead nament continued last Wednesday Kaiya Williams with three points. in the fourth quarter by outscor- afternoon, with Star City advanc- Andrea Williams and Kaisa Orr ing Monticello 19-8 to secure a ing to the boys fi nal with a victory rounded out the scoring with two 24-point, 62-38, victory to advance over Camden Fairview to start play. points each. to the fi nal to face Star City. Playing a single game, the Drew The fi nal game on Wednesday With the loss, Monticello was Central Lady Pirates took on the Ju- night featured the Drew Central set to face Camden Fairview in the nior Lady Bulldogs from Star City. Junior Pirates against the Monti- consolation game. For Monticel- In the contest, The Junior Lady Pi- cello Junior Billies for a chance to lo, Anderson led the way with 13 rates took a fi rst quarter lead, out- advance to the tournament fi nals. points followed by Qua Rhodes scoring Star City 8-5. Drew Central Drew Central outscored the Junior with 10. Ryan Franklin added six, extended the lead to 11 points, 20- Billies in the fi rst quarter 13-6 be- K.J. Wells four, Dakota Johnson Jeff Young/Advance correspondent 9, after outscoring Star City in the hind Chris Shaw’s seven points. and Jerimiah Franklin scored two HAPPY CAMPERS Drew Central’s junior boys’ squad shows off the plaque the Junior Pirates won as Union Bank second quarter 12-4. Monticello took the second Junior Tournament champions after three days of play last week at Drew Central Gymnasium. After the half, Drew Central quarter 15-14 after Ked Anderson See JUNIORS Page 2C DeWitt Billies, Lady Billies both topple arch-rival Warren

BY JEFF YOUNG including two three-pointers. shocks Advance correspondent Monticello began chipping away at the lead in the fourth and trailed by six points The Monticello Billies hoped to keep their with 4 minutes, 9 seconds remaining in the momentum going after defeating Hamburg contest. At the same time Warren lost anoth- Pirates on the road as the Warren Lumberjacks visit- er player—this time to fouls—that left them ed Dan Coston Field House last Friday. with only four players on the court that were BY JEFF YOUNG Getting things started was a 17-15 victo- able to play. Advance correspondent ry by the seventh-grade Junior Lady Billies During this time, Monticello’s Shania over the seventh-grade Junior Lady ’Jacks. Smith was sidelined after going down after Drew Central was on the The Monticello Junior Billies tipped off contact under the Warren basket. Warren road last Friday to take on the second game of the night against the War- would increase its lead to four points after a Dollarway. The Lady Pirates ren Junior Lumberjacks. made free throw with less than three minutes took an early 11-3 lead be- Playing an even fi rst quarter, the Junior to play. fore ending the half with a Billies scored eight points in the quarter led With the Lady ’Jacks leading 40-36 with 49 22-9 lead. DC continued to by Ked Anderson’s fi ve. Warren also scored seconds remaining in the game, Monticello’s extend its lead in the third eight in the quarter. Jayviona Parks pulled the Lady Billies within quarter, outscoring Dollar- Warren outscored Monticello in the sec- one point after she connected on a three-point- way 16-4 to take a 38-13 ond quarter by a single point to take a 16-15 er from the corner that the score 40-39. lead into the fourth quarter. lead into the locker room at the half. Smith was able to reenter the contest, and Scoring three points in Warren extended their lead in the third with 24 seconds remaining, put Monticello the fourth, a made three- quarter, outscoring Monticello 10-5, to take a up by a single point, 41-40, connecting on point shot by Jordan Wat- 26-20 lead into the fi nal quarter of play. two free throws. son, Drew Central sealed the Warren continued to lead Monticello in the Warren was able to retake the lead with game as Dollarway scored fourth period, outscoring the Junior Billes seconds on the clock, 42-41, but at this time two points in the quarter to 13-10 to take a 39-30 win. the Lady ’Jacks were playing with three set up the fi nal score of 41- For Monticello, Anderson led in scoring players on the fl oor due to another foul out 15. with nine points followed by K.J. Wells with by a Warren player. Darbee Forte led the way six. Parker Franklin added fi ve, Ryan Frank- With seconds on the clock and trailing by for Drew Central with 16 lin four, Qua Rhodes and Amari Shaw two one point, the Monticello Lady Billies found points, followed by Char- each, and Dakota Johnson and Dorian Allen Yaniah McCoy under the basket. McCoy laid layah Ridgell’s 12. Olivia fi nished the night with one point apiece. the ball in as the fi nal buzzer sounded to give Young added six, Gabby The Monticello Lady Billies had to come Jeff Young/Advance correspondent the Lady Billies a 43-42 come-from-behind Caine and Watson three, and back not only from defi cit, but also from los- EYEING THE BASKET Senior Shania Smith (24) scored 10 points to lead Monticello past War- victory. Ty’asia Gilbert rounded out ing one of their key players to injury in the ren in come-from-behind fashion at Dan Coston Field House last Friday. For Monticello, Smith led the way with the scoring with one point. fi rst quarter to keep the Warren Lady ’Jacks 10 points followed by Ajhane Simpson with In the fi nal game of the from taking a crucial Class 4A, District 8 court. Scott scored fi ve points in the quarter. a 35-26 lead heading into the fi nal quarter of nine points. McCoy added eight, Parks and night, the Drew Central Pi- game at home. Warren extended its lead to 20-17 at the play. Scott fi ve each and Tyneisha Nolen four. rates struggled for most of In the fi rst quarter, Warren outscored Mon- half, outscoring Monticello 11-9 in the sec- In that fourth period, Warren would have Mayela Escamilia rounded out the scoring the contest as Dollarway ticello 9-8 but it was Monticello’s leading ond quarter behind Addison Langford’s sev- to play without Langford, who was forced with two points. took a 26-24 lead into the scorer in the quarter, Chaney Scott, that had en points. Warren cushioned the lead more in to the bench with an injury. Langford had locker room at halftime. to leave the game after a collision at center the third quarter, taking the quarter 15-9 for scored 12 points in the contest to that point, See MONTICELLO Page 2C Drew Central tied the game at 34 in the third quarter after outscoring Dollarway 10-8. Drew Central won the fourth quarter 15-12 to secure the road victory 49-46. UAM hits rough stretch of long basketball season The Pirates were led by Zeb Trantham’s 15 points with Travarus Shead adding Cotton Blossoms halt three-game slide with blowout win Boll Weevils concede third consecutive conference game 13. Nicky Barnard added nine and Trenton Eubanks BY JEFF YOUNG give UAM a 4-0 lead. BY JEFF YOUNG lead, with the largest being three points, un- fi nished with seven points. Advance correspondent SAU gained their fi rst lead in the contest Advance correspondent til SAU overtook UAM with 15 minutes, 32 Kaleb Williams added three with 7 minutes, 41 seconds remaining in the seconds remaining in the fi rst half. SAU’s and Markalen Jacobs round- Going into last Thursday’s contest against fi rst quarter after a jumper by Lena Maledon. The University of Arkansas at Monticel- Aaron Lucas gave the Muleriders the 9-8 ed out the scoring with two. Southern Arkansas University, the Univer- UAM regained the lead on its next posses- lo Boll Weevils went into Steelman Field lead with a made three-point shot. The Drew Central teams sity of Arkansas at Monticello Cotton Blos- House last Thursday looking to rebound after returned home Tuesday to sion after a jumper by MacKenzie Johnson SAU continued to put some distance be- soms had dropped their previous two con- dropping their second Great American Con- host DeWitt with the Junior hit its mark. tween themselves and the Weevils on the Lady Pirates tipping off fi rst. tests, and were even in the Greast American SAU tied the contest at eight with 5:15 in ference contest to East Central University the scoreboard, increasing the lead to 12 points Conference with a 4-4 record. the fi rst, but UAM regained the lead after a previous Saturday. with 12:14 remaining in the half. See DC Page 3C The Blossoms got on the board fi rst with Hosting conference rival Southern Arkan- the fi rst two buckets made by Nina Kizzee to See BLOSSOMS Page 3C sas University, the Weevils held a marginal See WEEVILS Page 3C Blown referee calls are part of NFL games—even though it’s not right

I must admit that I do not watch a lot this instance, it had a detrimental effect on ipants of that game waved his magic wand there is something to point out that takes In Monticello, there is not a gym that of NFL games anymore. It has nothing the outcome. and got the Patriots back into the Super place in the world of boxing that happened concentrates on boxing only. However, at to do with any type of political stance. I If the call would have been made, the Bowl. That’s right, Tom Brady and New in Hot Springs with the man. Southeast Mixed Martial Arts, Clint Arm- just don’t have time to sit through a whole Saints would have gained a fi rst down and England will be making another appear- McCoy was a retired Captain of the Hot strong incorporates a boxing program along game, but I do catch bits and pieces. could have run the clock down to four sec- ance in the big game after he led another Springs Police Department—and just like with his jiu jitsu classes. Armstrong’s gym This past weekend, I caught a little of onds remaining in the game. Basically, this comeback victory against the Kansas City several police offi cers across the United is also affi liated with the Arkansas Golden both division championship games, but af- blown call did cost the Saints the victory. Chiefs. States, he helped run a local boxing pro- Gloves and recently put on a sanctioned ter the New Orleans Saints were defeated There is another side of this as well. I don’t want to start conspiracy theories, gram that helped many young people stay Golden Gloves event in Monticello. by the Los Angeles Rams, social media Despite the blown call, a team still must but it has been said that the money game off the streets and out of trouble. Jason White’s Monticello Mixed immediately blew up fi nish the game. In this case, the Rams tied would be Rams vs. Patriots. It could just One of those young men that started with Martial arts also offers jiu jitsu and mixed with memes of the the contest and sent the game to overtime be that no matter how much want to count McCoy was Guinn. If his name sounds martial arts training. White incorporates blown pass interfer- where the Saints took the opening posses- Brady and the Patriots out, he is just that familiar, he was a very highly touted am- boxing drills as will as cardio kickboxing. ence call that cost the sion of the period—and if New Orleans good and maybe Tom Brady did not just ateur and was on course to challenge for a Another place in Monticello is at South Saints the game. had scored a touchdown, the Saints would win a football game, but he saved football heavyweight title in the professional ranks. Several of these Arkansas Martial Arts of Monticello. have win. In this instance, Saints’ quar- for the day after one bad call ruined one Guinn is still active in the sport today, Now, I’m not promoting any of these local were funny, especially terback Drew Brees threw an interception but the point of this is that if it was not game. gyms, but they’re all great places for kids the one where Hulk and the Rams drove down and kicked a for McCoy taking an interest and not only One thing is for certain, on Sunday the to get started. JEFF Hogan was connect- fi eld goal to win. NFL ratings bounced back to numbers that being a boxing coach but a father fi gure to All these gyms teach more than just ing with his leg-drop No matter your feelings on the outcome have not been seen in a long time. There a lot of the kids that were in the program, YOUNG boxing and martial arts, they also teach maneuver on the Saints of this game, the facts when it comes could be many reasons for this, but having things could have turned out differently JUST A BIT OUTSIDE receiver. There was down to it are that, yes, one missed call lived in New England and knowing Patriot for a lot of these young kids. discipline and respect towards adults and one, however, that was could have ended it for the Saints but fans the way I do, they will say that was A lot of times people see the ones in- for everyone in general. on the defense in some ways of the blown afterwards the Saints did not capitalize because of the New England Patriots and volved in what has become known as com- Just like McCoy, the instructors at these call and that was one that showed pictures on their fi rst possession of the overtime Tom Brady. bative sports never think that by becoming gyms help to mold, and in some cases give of four different fouls that were not called period. After the call, it was the turnover involved in the sport that it may have saved their students a different outlook that they against the Saints and read “Don’t blame that cost the Saints the game. Boxing legend passes away a lot of these competitors for not only from may not be getting at anywhere else. your losing the game on one blown call.” I will say this, Saints fans now join the I saw where former heavyweight box- a life of crime but also from death. If you are looking for something differ- I understand what this is saying, but fans, myself included, of a Raiders’ team ing contender Dominick Guinn’s boxing It’s not just the boxing, but all sports ent for yourself or for your children, give here is my opinion on the matter. Yes, that also felt messed over by a referee that coach from Hot Springs, Willie McCoy, help to teach discipline and respect. Most one of these places a try. You never know you should not blame the outcome of the cost them a chance at the Super Bowl. passed away last week. cannot be successful in their sport of who might become your mentor or that game on one certain call because there are Remember the Tuck rule? Not having ever met McCoy, I did not choice without the discipline it takes to you may fi nd something that could change missed calls throughout the game but, in Speaking of that, one of the main partic- want to make this directly about him, but succeed and a respect for your opponent. your—or your child’s—direction in life. 2C | Wednesday, January 23, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 2018-19 Arkansas sports media high school basketball polls How they fared Following is the overall Top 10 high school basketball teams in Arkansas, both boys and girls, as voted by a panel of sports media in Arkansas for the UAM BOLL WEEVILS (10-6 overall, 6-4 GAC) week ending Jan. 19. The Top 5 rankings in classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A are also listed. Rankings are given with fi rst-place votes received in paren- DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) 11/10 at Concordia, St. Paul (Minn.)@ L 71-86 Darnell Wright 17 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): 11/11 vs. Minnesota-Crookston@ L 58-68 Marcus Gilbert 15 Darnell Wright 15 11/17 Texas College W 75-38 Keelin Jackson 15 BOYS GIRLS 11/24 Centenary (La.) W 80-51 Darnell Wright 23 11/29 at Harding* L 63-65 K.J. Lesure 15 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* W 68-60 Austin Hardy 32 OVERALL OVERALL 12/5 at Arkansas-Fort Smith W 69-59 Austin Hardy 11 K.J. Lesure 11 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 75-72 Austin Hardy 23 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 12/15 at Henderson State* W 73-58 K.J. Lesure 17 1. Fayetteville (11) 14-3 148 1 6. Jonesboro 13-5 67 5 1. FS Northside (15) 17-0 159 1 6. Bentonville 15-3 77 5 12/17 Ecclesia (Ark.) W 83-54 Austin Hardy 18 2. Conway 17-3 131 2 7. Batesville 18-2 64 7 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* W 67-65 Darnell Wright 16 2. North LR (5) 16-4 141 2 7. West Memphis 15-4 65 9 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 75-74, OT K.J. Lesure 25 3. Conway 13-4 99 3 8. Bryant 14-4 47 NR 3. Fayetteville 12-2 117 3 8. Vilonia 16-1 43 9 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* W 68-60 Marcus Gilbert 14 4. LR Mills 16-4 90 6 9. LR Central 11-5 46 10 4. LR Christian (1) 17-1 116 4 9. Berryville 20-1 23 10 1/12 East Central* L 64-69 Darnell Wright 20 5. Nettleton 16-1 81 6 10. Paragould 13-5 19 8 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 70-74 Keelin Jackson 16 5. Marion 12-3 88 4 10. Bentonville 14-4 15 NR 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* L 66-79 Kwame McBean 22 Others receiving votes: Bryant 13, Sheridan 10, North Little Rock 7, Danville 5, Pea Ridge 3, Others receiving votes: Parkview 14; Baptist Prep 13; Lake Hamilton 11; Booneville 10; Dar- 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* 7:30 p.m. Charleston 3, Emerson 3, Jonesboro 2, Springdale 1, Mountain View 1, Hoxie 1, Bigelow 1. 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* 3 p.m. danelle 8; Cabot, Dermott 5; Hot Springs, W’side, J’boro, Dierks 3; Eureka Spr. 2; Marked Tree 1. 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* 7:30 p.m. 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* 3 p.m. 2/7 Harding* 7:30 p.m. Class 6A Class 3A Class 6A Class 3A 2/9 Henderson State* 4 p.m. 2/14 at Southern Arkansas* 7:30 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 2/16 at Arkansas Tech* 3 p.m. 1. Fayetteville (11) 14-3 72 1 1. Baptist Prep (15) 18-3 75 1 1. FS Northside (16) 17-0 80 1 1. Charleston (10) 18-1 72 1 2/21 at East Central* 7:30 p.m. 2/23 at Southeastern Oklahoma* 3 p.m. 2. North LR(5) 16-4 66 2 2. Valley Springs 26-2 44 2 2. Conway 17-3 60 2 2. Mtn. View (4) 17-3 63 2 2/28 Oklahoma Baptist* 7:30 p.m. 3. Conway 13-4 40 3 3. Booneville (1) 19-1 41 4 3. Fayetteville 12-2 49 3 3. Hoxie (2) 17-2 55 3 3/2 Southern Nazarene* 3 p.m. 4. Tuckerman 25-3 30 3 3/7-10 GAC Championships, Bartlesville, Okla. TBA 4t. Bryant 14-4 24 5 4. Bentonville 15-3 33 4 4. Valley Springs 22-6 16 4 * GAC games 4t. LR Central 11-5 24 NR 5. Ashdown 15-1 23 5 5. Bryant 13-4 13 5 5. Harding Acad. 17-4 14 5 @ GAC/NSIC Crossover Challenge, St. Paul, Minn. Others receiving votes: Manila 6, West Others receiving votes: Bentonville 10, Others receiving votes: North Little Rock Others receiving votes: Lamar 7, Tru- Helena Central 6, Harding Academy 5, Berg- mann 5, Atkins 3, Two Rivers 2, West Helena UAM COTTON BLOSSOMS (5-10 overall, 4-6 GAC) Cabot 2. man 3, DREW CENTRAL 2, Osceola 1. 4, Cabot 1. DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT LEADING SCORER(S) Central 2, Fouke 1. 11/9 vs. Lindenwood (Mo.)@ L 51-70 MacKenzie Johnson 22 Class 5A Class 5A 11/10 vs. Lincoln (Mo.)@ L 53-57 Chari Swift 16 Class 2A Class 2A 11/20 at Mississippi College L 57-58 MacKenzie Johnson 25 Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 11/29 at Harding* L 60-68 MacKenzie Johnson 16 Team Rec Pts LW 1. Marion (9) 12-3 61 1 1. LR Christian (14) 17-1 78 1 12/1 Ouachita Baptist* L 56-58 MacKenzie Johnson 14 1. Marked Tree (15) 14-2 77 1 1. Riverside (8) 25-3 64 2 12/4 Southeastern Baptist (Miss.) W 91-41 MacKenzie Johnson 32 2t. Jonesboro (4) 13-5 57 2 2. England 17-4 40 2t 2. Nettleton (2) 16-1 65 2 12/8 Arkansas Tech* W 74-65 MacKenzie Johnson 24 2. Bigelow (3) 19-1 50 3 12/15 at Henderson State* W 79-70 Berniezha Tidwell 20 2. W. Memphis (2) 15-4 57 3 3. WC Central 20-6 38 3 3. Vilonia 16-1 46 3 3. Danville (2) 20-1 46 3 12/19 Delta State (Miss.) L 64-75 MacKenzie Johnson 21 4. LR Parkview 11-5 24 4 4. Eureka Springs 23-5 30 4 4. Sheridan 16-1 23 5 1/3 at Southwestern Oklahoma* L 53-79 MacKenzie Johnson 13 4. Melbourne (3) 14-3 39 1 1/5 at Northwestern Oklahoma* W 88-70 MacKenzie Johnson 18 5. L. Hamilton (1) 14-2 16 NR 5. Earle 11-8 18 2t 5. Paragould 13-5 10 4 Others receiving votes: Dierks (1) 12, 5t. Earle 12-2 17 5 1/10 Southeastern Oklahoma* L 41-74 Berniezha Tidwell 14 Others receiving votes: Hot Springs 11, Others receiving votes: Jonesboro 9, 5t. Quitman 18-5 17 NR 1/12 East Central* L 67-76 Berniezha Tidwell 12 Nettleton 6, Sheridan 2, LR Hall 1. Clarendon 11, Lavaca 8, Lafayette County 4, Greenwood 5, HS Lakeside 2, Hot Springs 1, Others receiving votes: Marmaduke 4. Whitney O’Dell 12 Quitman 4. El Dorado 1. 1/17 Southern Arkansas* L 56-62 MacKenzie Johnson 19 Class 4A 1/19 at Ouachita Baptist* W 84-54 Jaida Harden 22 Class 1A Class 4A Class 1A 1/24 at Southern Nazarene* 5:30 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW 1/26 at Oklahoma Baptist* 1 p.m. Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW Team Rec Pts LW 1/31 Northwestern Oklahoma* 5:30 p.m. 1. LR Mills (15) 16-4 76 1 1. Izard Co. (15) 26-4 79 1 1. Norfork (14) 25-4 78 1 2/2 Southwestern Oklahoma* 1 p.m. 1. Batesville (13) 18-2 77 1 2/7 Harding* 5:30 p.m. 2t. J’boro W’side (1) 15-3 45 2 2. Dermott (1) 24-3 61 2 2. Alpena 21-4 44 4 2/9 Henderson State* 2 p.m. 2t. Pea Ridge 17-4 45 3 3. Kirby 23-5 43 3 2. Berryville (3) 20-1 59 2 3. Wonderview (1) 20-6 40 2 2/14 at Southern Arkansas* 5:30 p.m. 3. Pea Ridge 18-3 47 4 2/16 at Arkansas Tech* 1 p.m. 4. Blytheville 12-4 34 4 4. Nevada 19-3 29 5 4. Viola 23-5 31 3 2/21 at East Central* 5:30 p.m. 5. Magnolia 12-3 11 NR 5. Calico Rock 20-5 15 4 4. De Queen 17-2 27 5 5. Concord 17-6 17 5 2/23 at Southeastern Oklahoma* 1 p.m. Others receiving votes: Dardanelle (1) 7, Others receiving votes: County Line 8, 5. Farmington 16-4 19 3 Others receiving votes: Emerson (1) 2/28 Oklahoma Baptist* 5:30 p.m. eStem 6, Pottsville 4, Southside, Batesville 4, New School 3, Timbo 2, Ridgefi eld Christian Others receiving votes: Stuttgart 6, 8, Mt. Vernon-Enola 8, Kirby 7, Ouachita 2, 3/2 Southern Nazarene* 1 p.m. 3/7-10 GAC Championships, Bartlesville, Okla. TBA LR McClellan 4, Forrest City 3, Farmington 2. 1. Clarksville 3, Harrison 2. Westside, Greers Ferry 1. * GAC games @ GAC/MIAA Challenge, Magnolia MONTICELLO BILLIES (11-6 overall, 4-2 8-4A) Fairview at Drew Central High take a 44-34 victory. Drew Central overtook Star City DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) JUNIORS School. Monticello was led by Rhodes in the third quarter behind Shaw’s 11/15 vs. Manila@ L 51-58 Shannon Strickland 18 11/16 vs. Riverview@ W 56-52 Keshaun Pippen 14 Camden Fairview doubled up with 11 points followed by Shaw 10 points as Drew Central out- 11/17 vs. Paragould@ W 60-35 Shannon Strickland 14 Continued from Page1C 11/30 Smackover W 63-41 Shannon Strickland 19 Monticello in the fi rst quarter, with eight points. Jerimiah Franklin scored Star City 15-5 to take a 39- 12/1 vs. Alpena# W 54-37 Keshaun Pippen 15 outscoring the Junior Billies 12-6. added six and Ryan Franklin three. 30 lead into the fi nal quarter of the 12/4 at Smackover W 67-32 Shannon Strickland 18 points. Dorrian Allen rounded out 12/11 Pine Bluff L 56-68 Shannon Strickland 16 Monticello was able to pull within Wells, Allen and Parker Franklin game. 12/17 at Crossett* W 71-45 Keshaun Pippen 16 the scoring with one point. three points by the end of the sec- rounded out the scoring with two Star City outscored Drew Cen- 12/21 at Drew Central L 40-57 Keshaun Pippen 10 Shaw led the way for the Junior 12/27 vs. Little Rock McClellan^ L 53-77 Nick Smith 14 ond quarter, outscoring Fairview points apiece. tral in the fi nal quarter, but the Ju- 12/28 vs. Augusta^ W 50-26 Kendavion Hughey 14 Pirates with 16 points. Tristian But- 11-8 in the quarter, but the Junior Facing off against the Star City nior Pirates maintained the lead to 12/29 vs. Little Rock Christian^ W 63-56 Shannon Strickland 21 1/4 at Star City* W 83-75, OT Shannon Strickland 22 ler added 12, Jaden Golden with 10 Cardinals maintained a 20-17 lead. Junior Bulldogs in the tournament take the Union Bank Junior Tour- 1/8 Magnolia* L 47-51 Shannon Strickland 16 and DeCameron Bailey eight. Kade Monticello’s Amari Shaw scored fi nal, the Drew Central Junior Pi- nament Championship, 46-39. 1/11 at Camden Fairview* L 64-66 Kendric Burks 13 Nick Smith 13 Bodiford scored fi ve, Will Watson fi ve points in the third as Monticel- rates saw Star City jump out to a For Drew Central, Shaw led the 1/15 at Hamburg* W 55-46 Shannon Strickland 21 three, and Antonio Remley round- 1/18 Warren* W 74-61 Shannon Strickland 30 lo played the Junior Cardinals even 14-8 lead in the fi rst quarter but way with 19 points. Butler scored 1/25 Crossett* 5 p.m. ed out the scoring with two. in the third quarter, 7-7. came back in the second quarter to 12, Golden eight, with Watson and 1/29 Star City* 5 p.m. Playing in the consolation game 2/1 at Magnolia* 6 p.m. Fairview pulled away from outscore the Junior Bulldogs 16- Bodiford each scoring three. K.J. 2/5 Hamburg* 5 p.m. last Saturday, the Monticello Junior Monticello in the fourth, though, 11. The Junior Bulldogs led 25-24 Smith rounded out the scoring with 2/8 Camden Fairview* 5 p.m. 2/12 at Warren* 5 p.m. Billies squared off against Camden outscoring Monticello 17-10 to at the half. one point. 2/18-23 Class 4A South Regional Tournament, Mena 2/25-3/1 Class 4A State Championships, Magnolia TBA Class 3A State Finals, Hot Springs * 8-4A games Warren in the third quarter after the and Kendavion Hughey two. Nick Warren falls to 8-6, 2-3. @ Brookland Invitational, Brookland MONTICELLO Billies opened up the second half Smith rounded out the Billie scor- Monticello will return to action # Mini-State Tournament, Drew Central Gymnasium ^ Beebe Holiday Tournament, Beebe with two consecutive three-point- ing with one point. Friday, hosting the Crossett Eagles. Continued from Page 1C MONTICELLO LADY BILLIES (8-9 overall, 3-3 8-4A) ers by Shannon Strickland. Mon- With the win, Monticello im- Action is set to begin at 5 p.m. with DATE OPPONENT TIME LEADING SCORER(S) ticello would go on to outscore proves to 11-6 overall, 4-2 in 8-4A. the Junior Billies taking to the fl oor. 11/9 vs. Valley View^ L 40-43 Shania Smith 16 With the win, Monticello im- Warren 16-7 in the quarter to take 11/10 at Marmaduke^ L 41-59 Chaney Scott 15 proves to 8-9 overall and 3-4 in 11/26 at Quitman@ L 54-74 Shania Smith 23 a 56-49 lead into the fourth quarter. 11/27 McGehee W 57-39 Mayela Escamilla 19 8-4A. Warren falls to 8-4, 3-2. 11/29 vs. Nettleton@ L 30-70 Chaney Scott 11 Monticello continued to lead the 11/30 Smackover W 54-28 Shania Smith 23 The fi nal game of the evening Lumberjacks in the fi nal quarter 12/4 at Smackover W 47-38 Ahjane Simpson 15 featured the Monticello Billies and 12/11 Pine Bluff W 47-26 Shania Smith 19 extending their lead to 13 points 12/17 at Crossett* W 63-33 Ahjane Simpson 17 the Warren Lumberjacks. A close before the fi nal buzzer sounded to 12/21 at Drew Central W 61-34 Chaney Scott 17 game throughout the fi rst half of take a 74-61 victory. STOVES 12/26 vs. Jackson, Miss. Murrah# L 49-69 Chaney Scott 28 12/27 vs. Jackson, Miss. Provine# L 50-58 Shania Smith 19 play, the Lumberjacks were able to For Monticello, Strickland led 1/4 at Star City* L 34-67 Shania Smith 12 outscore Monticello 21-20 in both 1/8 Magnolia* L 40-49 Shania Smith 18 the way with 30 points followed 1/11 at Camden Fairview* L 44-53 Shania Smith 19 the fi rst and second quarters to take by Keshaun Pippen with 21. K.J. QUADRA-FIRE WOOD 1/15 at Hamburg* W 60-30 Chaney Scott 20 a 42-40 lead into the half. 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UAM lead throughout the second quarter took the lead with 6:28 remaining in the half af- of play, with the biggest lead being ter Jackson connected on a jump shot to give the seven points twice in the quarter. Weevils a 26-25 lead. SAU tied the contest with SAU took a 28-25 lead into the 5:09 remaining in the half after a layup by Jalen locker room at the half. Brooks. SAU continued to lead UAM in Both teams traded the lead in their next pos- the third quarter taking a nine-point sessions, but SAU took the lead for good in the lead into the fi nal quarter of play. In fi rst half with 3:44 remaining before ending the that fourth period, SAU continued half with a six-point advantage. to expand its lead, taking a 14-point SAU remained in the lead for the fi rst nine lead at the 3:22 and the 2:02 mark minutes of the second half until UAM’s Marcus of the quarter. SAU fi nished the Gilbert tied the contest at 54 with a three-point- contest with a six-point, 62-56, er. UAM extended its lead to the biggest of the victory handing the Blossoms their contest with 8:39 remaining in the game after third consecutive loss. Jackson slammed one home to give the Weevils Leading the way for the Blos- a seven-point, 61-54, lead. soms was Johnson with 19 points. SAU regained the lead with 3:46 remain- Berniezha Tidwell scored 11 ing in the contest off a three-pointer that gave points, Jaida Harden 10 and Kizzee the Muleriders a 66-64 lead. SAU never relin- eight. Chari Swift rounded out the quished the lead again in the contest taking the Blossom scoring with four points. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent 74-70 victory and handing UAM its second con- The Blossoms were able to get IT’S MINE Senior Chari Swit (21) secutive conference defeat. back in the win column two days pulls down a rebound in the Cot- Jackson led the Weevils in scoring with 16 later, taking on Ouachita Baptist ton Blossoms’ game against rival points followed by Lesure with 15. Austin Har- University in Arkadelphia to begin Southern Arkansas. dy added nine, Kwame McBean eight and Dar- a three-game road trip. nell Wright seven. Gilbert scored six, In the contest, UAM and OBU Leading 45-34 heading into the Jordan Embry four, Jared Embry three and traded the lead to begin the fi rst fourth quarter, UAM outscored Damontrez Hawks rounded out the scoring with quarter before the Blossoms took SAU once again to take an 84-54 two points. the lead with 7:17 remaining in victory. Two days later, UAM went on the road to be- the quarter and began to expand on Leading the way for UAM was gin a three-game road stretch to face Ouachita the lead throughout the fi rst before Harden with 22 points followed by Baptist University in GAC action. The Weevils taking a seven-point lead into the Johnson with 20. Tidwell fi nished had defeated Ouachita on Dec. 1, 2018 at Steel- second quarter. with 12 points, Dezirae King with man Field House. UAM continued to build on the In Arkadelphia, though, Ouachita took the nine, O’Dell with seven and Swift success of the fi rst quarter, main- lead from the opening tip and pushed its advan- with six. Kizzee ended the game taining the lead throughout the sec- tage to 22 points with 49 seconds remaining in Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ond quarter of play. The Blossoms’ with fi ve points and Briana Hayles the fi rst half. UAM cut the lead to 18 before the rounded out the scoring with three CONCENTRATION UAM’s Marcus Gilbert (15) fl ies through the lane en route to the basket against biggest lead of the quarter came half ended with OBU taking a 44-26 lead into Southern Arkansas in Steelman Field House last Thursday. with 56 seconds remaining after a points. the locker room. three-pointer by Whitney O’Dell With the win, UAM improves to OBU never relinquished the lead throughout 5-10 on the season and 4-6 in the Embry scored 10 points each, Hardy and Jordan rene University, who is second in the conference gave UAM a 17-point, 41-24, lead. the contest, even extending the lead to 27 points Embry added four apiece, and Hunter Daley with a 15-3 overall record and 8-2 in the GAC. UAM went into halftime with a GAC. UAM will travel to Bethany, with 11:13 remaining in the contest. rounded out the scoring with three. Game time in Bethany, Okla. is scheduled for 15-point, 43-28, lead. Okla. to take on Southern Nazarene Leading by 24 points with 6:49 on the clock, With the loss, UAM drops their third con- 7:30 p.m. Ouachita cut UAM’s lead to nine University at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. UAM began cutting away at the lead, but OBU secutive conference game, dropping its overall From there, the Weevils will travel to Shaw- points with 6:29 remaining in the The Blossoms will fi nish the three- was able to hold off the Weevils’ charge and take record to 10-6 (6-4 GAC). The Weevils are now nee, Okla. to take on Oklahoma Baptist Uni- third quarter, but the Blossoms fi n- game road trip with a 1 p.m. tip at a 13-point, 79-66, victory. fi fth in the conference standings heading into versity ar 3 p.m. Saturday. Oklahoma Baptist is ished the quarter with a double-dig- Oklahoma Baptist University in McBean led the Weevils in scoring with 22 currently third in the conference. it advantage. Shawnee, Okla. Saturday. points, with Gilbert scoring 13. 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Special to the Advance poisonous wildlife species to allow Plate revenue to include education- NWTF Arkansas Wildlife Offi cer an original cost of $116,983.02 persons to apply for temporary al exhibits as qualifying expendi- of the Year Award to Cpl. Gary and a current net book value of LITTLE ROCK—Arkansas importation permits for short-term tures for funding. Stell and K9 Offi cer Lucy in Dallas $6,194.35. Game and Fish Commission com- public exhibition of such species, • Authorized AGFC Director Pat County. A video of the meeting is avail- missioners heard the fi rst offi cial provided they meet three certain Fitts to commence proceedings to • Recognized 19 employees, rep- able at https://www.youtube.com/ reading of amended regulations criteria: petition Mountain Home to annex resenting 355 years of service, for user/ArkansasGameandFish. concerning importing, breeding 1. The permit applicant is capa- land recently acquired for a new their commitment to the natural re- Big Buck Classic and selling of captive wildlife spe- ble of complying with all existing regional offi ce to facilitate the pro- sources of Arkansas and the people cies and educational animals in the regulations applicable for such cap- curement of municipal utility ser- who enjoy them. starts this Friday state during last Thursday’s regu- Newsletters tive wildlife species; vices. • Heard a summary of highlights The 29th annual Relyance Bank larly scheduled monthly meeting. 2. The permit applicant agrees • Approved the demolition of from the 2018 Arkansas black bass Arkansas Big Buck Classic returns The regulations changes orig- to voluntarily comply with the pro- a metal building on Loafer’s Glo- anglers’ survey. Mississippi State to the Arkansas State Fair Grounds inally were presented during the Thursday. A complete list of reg- posed regulations concerning pos- ry Wildlife Management Area in University contacted anglers on be- in Little Rock Friday through Sun- Commission’s September 2018 ulations changes is available at session of venomous reptile spe- Searcy County that was included half of the AGFC. day. The Classic is open from 1-9 and October 2018 meetings, and www.agfc.com/code for review. cies, including caging and handling with the original purchase of the • Heard a presentation on the p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on have been circulated to the public These proposals again are available requirements, and WMA and is in a state of disrepair. status of Arkansas’s mussel species Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on for comment. During the October for public comment and are expect- 3. The duration of the visit will • Heard the fi rst reading of a code from AGFC Malacologist Kendall Sunday. meeting, the Commission voted to ed to be voted on at the Commis- be no longer than seven calendar revision to allow a reusable card to Moles, Ph.D. Now considered the largest out- table the fi rst regulation proposals sion’s next meeting, Feb. 21. days. be used as a valid proof of hunting • Awarded retiring wildlife of- door and hunting show of its type in until January 2019. As a result of the fi nal proposals In other business, the Commis- and fi shing license privileges. fi cers Cpl. David Smith and Lt. the mid-south, the Big Buck Clas- Modifi cations to the regulations being submitted, the AGFC voted sion: • Recognized Terry Thompson, Larry Summerhill their service sic offers something for all ages, as were made based on public com- to amend the current temporary • Approved an update to the AG- president of the Arkansas Chapter sidearms. well as non-hunters. Live animals, ment, and the fi nal proposals were suspension on the issuance of im- FC’s policy and procedures in dis- of the National Wild Turkey Fed- • Approved the removal of out- tree stands, deer blinds, outfi tters, presented to the Commission last portation permits for venomous or tribution of Conservation License eration, and his presentation of the dated and obsolete inventory with See CLASSIC Page 6AC YOU COULD WIN $100

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Fetch’ n Fish dogs, Bwana Jim Live information, visit BigBuckClassic. A permit holder can have a friend ble during the two days, with the CLASSIC Animal Show and Joe Martin’s com. alongside them to call for them, chance to win thousands of dollars Learn to burn Live Rattlesnake Handlers will all though. Friends and family may in hunting gear. All geese harvested Continued from Page 5C Turkey hunting with the AGFC be on hand. Children can also meet camp with permit holders at desig- will be donated to Arkansas Hunt- LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Smokey Bear with the U.S. Forest applications available nated campsites on the WMA. ers Feeding the Hungry to provide clothing, boats, fi shing equipment, Game and Fish Commission, in co- Service. Applications are taken elec- meals for needy families in The exhibits, demonstrations and activ- LITTLE ROCK–Turkey season operation with Quail Forever and Among the highlights and fea- tronically through www.agfc.com ities utilize virtually every building may open at the beginning of April, Natural State. All proceeds from the Arkansas Forestry Association, through Feb. 15, and winning ap- on the State Fair Grounds. tures of this year’s Classic are but now is the time to begin plan- the competition will be donated to will be hosting special workshops plicants will be notifi ed via email. It is a tribute to the Arkansas $10,000 door prize to be given ning for a successful season. One Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl for land managers on how and when Applications require a $5 nonre- hunter that the Big Buck Classic away to one lucky person and spe- of the best ways to be successful on and AHFH. to use fi re to promote better wildlife fundable processing fee. Winning continues to showcase big deer cial door prizes of a Remington public land is to apply for one of Look to the skies and you’ll see habitat on their property. Workshops applicants are not required to pay from around The Natural State gun and one tree stand per day. the Arkansas Game and Fish Com- there’s no shortage of snow geese are scheduled for Malvern, Moun- year after year. The Classic offers For the biggest buck in the Big mission’s wildlife management any additional fees beyond the pur- in east Arkansas. Hundreds of thou- tain View and Ash Flat in the next a place for outdoorsmen to observe Buck Contest, the grand prize will area turkey hunt permits. chase of their hunting license. sands of these waterfowl migrate to few weeks, and more will be sched- hunting success from different be a Cam Am HD5 from Brad- Many good public turkey hunt- Snow goose hunt and through Arkansas each year, uled as the year goes on. parts of the state in one location. ford Marine and ATV. A meet and ing opportunities exist, particularly to benefi t AHFH playing havoc on winter wheat Many Arkansans grew up with With so much to experience, greet with outdoorswoman Ken- on the large cooperative WMAs fi elds and other agricultural crops. Smokey Bear preaching the dan- many patrons now visit the Big dall Jones will be Saturday and owned by the U.S. Forest Service. STUTTGART—A new, friendly Snow geese are so abundant, they gers of uncontrolled fi re in the for- Buck Classic more than once Sunday only, and special activities However, turkeys and turkey hunt- competition may be a great way to actually are damaging their breed- est, but given the right conditions during the three-day weekend for children include a Kids’ Indoor ers need room to spread out, which bring awareness to a conservation ing grounds near the Arctic Circle. and supervision, fi re can be one of event, as there is something for the Bow Shoot, an indoor rock-climb- can lead to confl icts between hunt- issue and help feed needy families To combat this population ex- the greatest tools a landowner has entire family and outdoor enthusi- ing wall benefi ting Make-A-Wish ers on some smaller WMAs. To in Arkansas this February. The fi rst plosion, in 1999 the U.S. Fish and to increase valuable wildlife habitat asts from all walks of life and in- and bowfi shing for kids. There will increase the quality of the hunt on World Championship Snow Goose Wildlife Service opened a special on his or her property. terests. also be the Oaklawn Racing and some of the most popular public ar- Conservation Hunt competition hunt to encourage hunters to take During the workshop landown- For those who love looking at Gaming Big Buzz Chili Cook Off eas, the AGFC restricts the number will take place, Feb. 9-10 at Mack’s as many of the geese as possible. ers also will be able to meet with live animals a live monster deer and Monster Whitetails of Arkan- of hunters allowed during turkey Prairie Wings in Stuttgart. Visit https://www.mackspw. private lands biologists in their display featuring Heart Attack and sas Display. season through random drawings. The competition enables teams com/snow-goose-conserva- area and learn about some of the Waldo, plus The Great Gator Show There is no charge for parking Only permit holders may hunt on of 10 hunters each to harvest tion-hunt for more information on programs available to assist them from Gator Country in Texas, the on the fairgrounds site. For more the WMA during the permit hunt. as many snow geese as possi- the competition. in their wildlife management goals. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7C CONTACT US Classifi ed Manager 870-367-5325 CLASSIFIED classifi [email protected] CLASSIFIED RATES RUMMAGE SALE RATES

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