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What do a splash pad, a nurse case manager, a cooking class and a telemedicine system have in common? These are just four examples of health-promot- ing requests funded by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas as part of $3,467,872 in annual grant awards for 2020. The grants will fund 40 initiatives in 23 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield estab- lished the Blue & You Foundation in 2001. Since then, it has awarded more than $36 million to nonprofits and governmental agencies for 1,922 health-improvement programs in 248 communities and in all 75 counties. “Our grants this year went to programs through- out the state that address issues and needs that or- ganizations have identified as important to their communities. These include physical and mental health programs for all ages, opportunities to par- ticipate in exercise and good nutrition and build- ing the future medical workforce that will care for all our citizens,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, execu- tive director of the Blue & You Foundation. In the Lower Delta, the grants given were: • Mainline Health Systems, Dermott ($54,677) – The Diabetic Retinal Assessment Compliance Pro- gram will increase the compliance rate of retinal exams by 50% within the diabetic population in southeast Arkansas, by purchasing seven Retina- Vue cameras. • Boys & Girls Club of Phillips County, Hele- na-West Helena ($45,382) – The Reducing BMI in Phillips County Youth Program will encourage healthy lifestyles, using the Triple Play Wellness Program and the Recreational Sporting Develop- ment Program. • Arkansas Rural Health Partnership, Lake Vil- lage ($115,075) – The Youth Mental Health First Aid Program will train 30 individuals as instruc- tors to improve youths’ access to mental and be- havioral health resources in 12 south Arkansas Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian counties. Mainline Health Systems, Dermott received $54,677 for The Diabetic Retinal Assessment Compliance Program which will increase the compliance rate of retinal exams by • McGehee Hospital ($150,000) – The Expand- 50% within the diabetic population in southeast Arkansas, by purchasing seven RetinaVue cameras. The cameras will be dispensed among the Mainline Health Clinics and will make life easier for those with diabetes in the community since they will not have to drive to another part of the state in order to have the exams performed. See BLUE & YOU Page 6A One cent sales tax special election to be held

BY MELISSA ORRELL county property taxes down. raised, but they don’t have to be raised right now. the news out about the tax and explaining exactly [email protected] “And the other thing is by doing that our proper- “We are going to have to eventually raise prop- what the tax was for, was part of the reason the tax ty tax mills are only 1.8 mills,” explained Searcy, erty taxes,” continued Searcy. “But it is probably a failed to pass in June. Drew County citizens will head to the polls for “and the Quorum Court can vote to go up to 5 mills couple years down the road or longer. By extend- “We didn’t do a good job of letting the people a special election Tuesday, Feb. 11. The special without having a vote of the people and it has al- ing this it would allow us to keep from having to know that this was not a new tax, it was simply election will give citizens a chance to vote again lowed us to maintain that 1.8 mills. Being able to raise property taxes on property owners.” a continuation of one that has been in place for on whether or not to reinstate the one cent sales take that allocation of a quarter cent allowed the A large portion of property taxes passes through more than 20 years,” Akin said. “The tax has been tax that ended this year after failing to be renewed county to not have to raise property taxes to meet the county but it doesn’t stay there. Most of it goes renewed a number of times, and the election back during a special election on June 11. the general county needs.” to the schools. in June was just to extend it again, but we didn’t With a count of 173 for and 187 against, the one “Passage of the tax is critical to the upkeep and “Our county general only gets 1.8 mills so most See TAX Page 6A cent sales tax failed during last year’s vote but the maintenance of the 362 miles of county roads our of your property tax that you are paying goes to county is hoping to change that. people travel every day; and…having that sales the school district,” explained Searcy, “it doesn’t “The last time it was voted in was six years tax revenue has kept us from having to raise prop- go to the county. It comes through the county but ago,” said Charlie Searcy, in June. “The last time erty tax rates or cut county services. If the road tax most of your personal property and real estate tax- we voted on it, they voted three-quarters of (one isn’t renewed, raising property taxes is something es are actually funding the school districts, not the 2020 Chocolate cent) strictly for roads. They took a quarter of it the county will have to look at in the very near county operations.” and allowed the Quorum Court to disburse those future,” stated County Judge Robert Akin. The one cent sales tax collected by the county funds anywhere we needed it in the county.” The property tax rate, also called a multiplier was originally voted in to effect in the 1990’s and Extravaganza This has allowed Drew County to put those or mill rate, is a percentage (expressed in decimal has to be voted on every six years. Since the tax funds back for later use since the county also re- form) by which the assessed value of your proper- failed to be extended in June, Drew County Quo- BY MELISSA ORRELL ceives funds from the state for the roads. ty is multiplied to determine your tax bill, accord- rum Court voted to have the special election to try [email protected] In June the county hadn’t spent any of the quar- ing to investopedia.com. and get the tax back. ter cent that had been set back until this year due Not that property taxes won’t ever have to be Akin and the Quorum Court agreed that getting Chocolate, chocolate and more choco- to the state sending extra funds for the roads, ac- late, all for five bucks, is what patrons can cording to Searcy. The State’s half cent sales tax expect during the Friends of the Library for roads will be back on the ballot in November to 2020 Chocolate Extravaganza. try and make the tax a permanent one. The Southeast Arkansas Regional Li- With the money from the state, the county was brary, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jef- able to put the additional funds they received back ferson Avenue, along with the Friends of for when they would need them. the Library are selling homemade choco- “It wasn’t quite a wash but the additional funds late boxes for Valentine’s Day in the larg- they were getting from the state mostly replaced est fundraiser they do every year for the that quarter cent to be used for other items,” ex- Monticello Branch Library. Tickets for plained Searcy before the failed attempt to get the the event are available now through the tax renewed. “Right now we haven’t had to use it Friends of the Library or at the Library but we will start using it in (20)19 going forward and will remain on sale though Feb. 14. to meet our county general needs. But up until now Proceeds of the extravaganza will be we have it set back as a reserve.” used for programs offered throughout the With the three quarters of the tax being spent on year at the library, and is the single largest roads, the state bond issue almost makes up for the fundraiser to raise funds for the Library. money the Quorum Court sets back every month According to Elizabeth Newman, for general use. Monticello Branch Library Manager, the “The quarter cent generates about $50,000 to funds raised provide new books for the $55,000 a month,” explained Searcy, “the bond children’s collection, the entire summer issue with the state was about $45,000 a month. It freed up that money to be used for other items, reading program, the Boo-Walk and other what the people in the last election allowed it to be miscellaneous events throughout the year. able to be used for that.” See CHOCOLATE Page 6A By allowing the county to hold on to the quarter of a cent, the Quorum Court has been able to keep

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No wide-mouthed bottles can be accepted; 3) Newspa- pers—bagged or boxed; 4) Aluminum cans—must be bagged. No REPORTERS tin cans or pet food cans can be accepted; and 5) Shredded office paper—must be bagged. To have recycled items picked up, contact City Hall at 870-367-4400. Note: Electronics (EWaste) are accepted at the city transfer station, 1466 Old Warren Road, but are not eligible for Look who we found this week! pick up. The city reminds all citizens to not mix household trash with recyclable items. The city does not accept glass or any item not listed DO YOU USE A BAD EGG? above at this time. Library book sale The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jefferson Avenue, is offering a $5 book sale, with the proceeds going toward library programs. Anyone may fill a bag with any book that fits in the bag, and it’s just $5—new books added almost daily from all age groups and genres. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 408 South Main Street, 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 pur- chased for $50. For more information, contact the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the cham- ber office at 335 East Gaines Street. Ireland, England and Wales tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an educational tour for nine days in June 2020 to England, Ireland and Wales. Students from any school district are eligible to travel. Those taking the tour will experience castles, cathedrals, coastlines and countrysides that will become the classroom for this unforgettable journey. The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnificent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick's in Dublin and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford, students will feel the spirits of history by their side every step of the way. A detailed itinerary of the trip can be reached by visiting eftours.com and watching the video on the En- gland, Ireland and Wales tour. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224-6545. Germany, Switzerland, & Italy tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an educational tour for Germany, Switzerland, & Italy including Venice June 2021 and Japan July 2021. Parents, grandparents, and students from any district can travel. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224-6545 or e-mail at [email protected] Now streaming Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian "A Southern Gothic Tale" a feature film that takes place at Monticel- lo's own, The Allen House, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The One bag egg will ruin the whole batch... Rob Leonard gives a mini-devotional during half time of a Faith First basketball game at Pauline Baptist Church film can also be rented or purchased digitally at Amazon.com. The Tuesday, Feb. 4. He used the saying about a bad egg to describe the one path to being saved. film features local actors. Applications for Arkansas Governor's School open Eligible individuals interested in attending the 41st Arkansas Gover- nor's School as a student may apply online. The deadline to apply for the summer of 2020 is Tuesday, Jan. 21. Arkansas Tech will host the School from Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, Aug. 1 in Russellville. Applicants should demonstrate the intellectual, social and emotional maturity required to thrive in an environment that emphasizes the application of theory in addressing contemporary issues. Students will apply in one of nine disciplines; visual art, choral music, instrumental music, drama, English and language arts, mathematics, natural sci- ence, social science or cybersecurity. Details and forms are available at www.atu.edu/ags. For more information e-mail [email protected] or call 479-968-0391. Arkansas Artists invited to apply for Fellowships The Arkansas Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of its Individual Artist Fellowship awards! Up to nine fellowships may be awarded to Arkansas artists. Each fellowship is $4,000. This year’s categories are: Literary Arts - Screenwriting Performing Arts – Theatre Director Visual Arts – Painting, except for works on paper The deadline to apply is April 10. Applications are available online at www.arkansasarts.org. The Arkansas Arts Council awards fellowships annually as a way to recog- nize and encourage creative excellence. The fellowships enable selected artists to devote more time and energy to creating and mastering their arts and crafts. Categories change each year to allow the Arkansas Arts Council to recognize a broad range of artists. For more information, or to apply for a fellowship, visit our website at www.arkansasarts.org or contact Robin McClea, artist services pro- gram manager, at 501-324-9348 or at [email protected]. Shoe Boxes Needed The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library Monticello Branch, 114 West Jefferson Avenue, is in need of shoe boxes for a Valentine Craft in early February. Drop off any unwanted shoe boxes at the Library. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Annual Black History Month assembly Internationally renowned motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas will be the guest speaker for the annual Black History Month assembly at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Thursday, February 6 at 11 a.m. The event will be held in the H.O. Clemmons arena of the Kenneth L. Johnson, Sr. HPER Complex. Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, doors to the event will open at 10 a.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Lacey Cemetery Association meeting The Lacey Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Lacey Methodist Church. All interest- ed parties are invited to attend. For more information, contact Roy A. White at 870-723-0782. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 A Night to Remember UAM Trotter House presents "A Night To Remember," beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy a four-course meal, live music during dinner, overnight stay options and special gifts. Reserve your spot by January 31 at by calling 870-460-1412. Tickets are $55 for a single ticket or $100 for two tickets. Chocolate Extravaganza The friends of the library are hosting the 2020 Chocolate Extravagan- za. Tickets are $5 and may be exchanged for boxes of Homemade Chocolate on Friday, February 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South- east Arkansas Library Monticello Branch, 114 West Jefferson Avenue. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Library for the year, all proceeds go to the Library in support of their programs, such as the summer reading program. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Best Care Training If you are an early childhood professional, foster parent or early child- hood educator and want to learn more about caring for young chil- dren, you may be interested in The Best Care. Sometimes it is difficult to find appropriate classes that are close to home and affordable. The University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, in partnership with the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Association, is offering training for early childhood professionals. Classes are offered free of charge and is verified training through the Traveling Arkansas’ Profes- sional Pathways (TAPP) and supports the Better Beginnings Program. The Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service has available a new, free set of classes for early childhood professionals and others interested in learning more about young children. These classes are part of a program called The Best Care. Ten hours of lessons will be provided on topics such as Family Engagement, Self-Care, Math Skills

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Grounds Arena, State Highway 35, Thursday through Friday, March more information, contact 870-723-6568. COMMUNITY CALENDAR 12 through 14. This annual intercollegiate rodeo will host teams from • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds Continued from Page 2A approximately 5 states. Plan now to attend and view some of the very meetings at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the South- best in collegiate rodeo competition. east Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeffer- The Sound of Music son Avenue. For more information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748- and Manipulatives, Movement and Literacy, The Importance of Oral Seark Concert Association presents “The Sound Of Music” in the 3393. Care, Dramatic Play, Bullying and Identifying Behaviors, Weatherin the UAM Fine Arts Center. Talented performers from throughout south- • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, offers class- Classroom; Rain, Snow or Shine, Fostering Self Esteem and Stress east Arkansas will combine to bring really outstanding musical pro- es in cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from and Anxiety in Young Children. The 2020 Best Care classes will be ductions on all three days. 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages held Sat. Jan. 25, and Saturday, Feb. 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3-6 can train from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The first class is free. in the Forestry building on the University of Arkansas at Monticello FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 15-17 • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 campus. For more information about The Best Care classes for early Shootout in the Piney Woods West Jefferson Avenue, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second childhood professionals, contact Michelle Carter at 870-226-8410. 1st Annual Cowboy Fast Draw Arkansas State Championship. To be Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the library at The University Of Arkansas System Division Of Agriculture is an equal held at the Drew County Fairgrounds, located on State Highway 35. 870-367-8583. opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require This titled, sanctioned, CFDA contest is a preliminary for the National • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in an- Fast Draw Championship. Competitors from throughout the United the Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the cor- other format, please contact your Bradley County Extension Office as States will be here seeking their opportunity to advance to the nation- ner of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay. al finals. Celebrate Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ONGOING emotional struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellow- • The weekly residential trash pickup will have two trash trucks Monticello Girls Softball Association 2020 registration ship and coffee. Large-group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically running daily to provide more efficient trash service. This may cause Monticello Girls Softball Association 2020 registration is going on based teachings and music. At 7 p.m., sharing groups are offered. trash to be collected earlier than usual. Please have trash cart by the now. Early registration ends Saturday, Feb. 22 with the discounted These small groups are divided into men and women and provide a street on pick-up day by 7:30 a.m. registration of $55. Late registration ends Saturday, Feb. 29 at tryouts safe place to give and receive positive support for individual needs. • The Monticello Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of with a $70 registration fee. Tryouts are Saturday, Feb. 29 at UAM • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a every month at 6 p.m. at Monticello City Hall. The public is invited to IPF, see website and Facebook page for times. Online registration is dance from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Vet- attend available at www.monticelloargirls.com or forms and payment can be erans Drive in McCloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event mailed to PO Box 145, Monticello, AR 71657, or bring to onsite regis- • Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Tuesday afternoon. For meeting place, time and more information, contact Judy at 870-367- is open to the public. The veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of tration at Hibbett Sports Saturday. Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. 2839. every month at 5 p.m. All veterans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. For more information, call Glenn at MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AND 25 • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, 870-723-1477. Certified Food Manager Training Monticello Branch, 114 West Jefferson Avenue. For more information, • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation UAM will be hosting a certified food manager training class Monday contact 870-224-1508 by calling or texting. Services in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS office on and Tuesday, Feb. 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Student • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week. For more information, Success Center. Class seats are limited. Deadline to register is Feb. 2-4 p.m. the first, third and fifth (when they occur) Thursdays of each contact at 870-367-9669. 10. Registration is $130 and includes book and exam. Contact Dr. month during September through May. The meetings take place in the • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Suzette Goldmon at [email protected] or by phone at 870-460- gymnasium at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a com- 1428 or contact Robert Moore, Environmental Health- Drew County at Highway 172 near Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or pletely confidential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been 870-866-9503. AR Dept. of Health now requires that restaurants, and who is interested in learning more about home schooling is welcome affected by another person’s drinking. For more information, contact other retail food service establishments, have at least one superviso- to attend. For more information, contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367- Jane at 870-723-2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. ry employee that has received Certified Food Manager training from 3701. • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., accredited training provider. • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to which operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 noon the third Wednesdays of each month at Fred J Taylor Library and Center and ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday Technology Center, located on the University of Arkansas at Monticel- of each month at the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Healthy Soils for Sustainable Cotton and the Arkansas Soil Health lo campus. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. Avenue. These meetings are open to the public. Alliance joint meeting • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and • The Monticello Economic Development Commission meets at noon Better cotton starts with better soil. Growers can learn how to improve neglected children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer ad- on the first Wednesday of each month at the large meeting room at what’s underfoot at a joint meeting with Healthy Soils for Sustainable vocates and board members. For more information, contact 870-367- the MEDC building, 211 West Gaines Avenue. Cotton and the Arkansas Soil Health Alliance on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in 9449. • The city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at McGehee at Hoots BBQ, 2008 U.S. 65. • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs through 3 p.m. Attendance is meetings at 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Pauline Mis- Gaines Avenue. free, but attendees are asked to register for the event by calling Debbie sionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the Moreland at 501-425-2891. While geared toward cotton producers, all serving is welcome to attend. second Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. farmers are invited to attend. Lunch will be provided. For more informa- • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of tion, visit https://soilhealthinstitute.org/soil-health-training/. West Jefferson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the first each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Thursday of every month. This event is free and all children are invited • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Mon- day at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. MGSA umpires needed to attend. • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the • District Judge Bruce Anderson holds an open court day in the Mon- Monticello Girls Softball Association is in beed of umpires for the first Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health ticello District Court on the second Tuesday of every month. People upcoming season. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have Building. interested in speaking to the judge about old fines, driver’s license knowledge of the rules of softball or baseball and must attend a USA • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at suspension or any other matter, are advised to be at the court office Softball testing/certification clinic. The clinic will take place Saturday, noon every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. at 8:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the location to be determined. Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited There will be a test in the morning and field instruction in the after- to attend. noon. The fee for the certification is $60 for those 18 and over and • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 $30 for those under 18. Fees cover a background check, the test and p.m. every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal GET A insurance. Games during the season will be played Mondays, Tues- Church, 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but 10’ WIDE days, Thursdays and Fridays from Monday, April 6 through May 22. Thursday and Saturday are open to the public. The group also holds Umpires will earn up to $30 per game. Umpire gear will be provided. open meetings at noon every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For BUILDING Individuals must be able to call basses and behind the plate. Reserve FOR $100 your clinic spot by contacting Ked Donham at 870-224-6600. DOWN! 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I have a very pleasant sounding of Agriculture soil, water and other natu- and ranchers to participate girl calling me about five or six times a day about continues to ral resources. in the Conservation In- also reach out via email to some vacation rentals she thinks I may be interested [email protected] or kateh@ in. I am sure if I listened to the recording it would be accept public The new EQIP rule in- novation Grant program, one of those free vacations where they try and sell cfra.org, or by calling us at ANNA comments on cludes several changes through innovative on-farm you a time-share vacation home. But I hang up as its rule ad- required by the farm bill. soon as I hear her pretty recorded JOHNSON conservation and building 515.215.1294. voice on the line. I already know POLICY MANAGER dressing the One is creating a new soil health trials. If you are interested in what she is offering and I am just CENTER FOR RURAL Environmen- enrollment option of in- Public comments on the not interested. AFFAIRS enrolling in EQIP, contact tal Quality centive contracts and in- changes to EQIP will be The other one is about vehi- your local Natural Resourc- cle warranties. In the past they Incentives Program. centive payments. The taken until Feb. 18. The would actually name the vehicle, EQIP is one of the na- new rule also provides for Center for Rural Affairs es Conservation Service usually my car that was totaled office to learn about the MELISSSA years ago, but now they just tell tion’s largest conservation an advance payment op- encourages farmers and me my factory warranty has run programs. As of 2018, 13.7 tion for historically un- ranchers who care about application process and ORRELL out. I guess they don’t realize I REPORTER already know that since the ve- million acres were covered derserved producers, and conservation, are interested deadlines. hicle I drive now is a 2000. I wonder if I actually listened to the male recorded voice and talked to someone if they would still try to figure that one out. Giving Don’t forget anyone a factory warranty on a 20 year old vehicle sounds a little silly. On second thought, I may have to visit the to talk to them and let them know they are wasting their robo-call and maybe they will stop but I am not hopeful. state capitol Another is the student loans forgiveness…A phone call I have received many times over the Have you ever traveled to Lit- years, even before I had student loans, so I doubt tle Rock and had a little extra that one is real either. I would love it if someone time, perhaps between appoint- actually forgave my student loans. I don’t know ments? Don’t forget that the if this one is a legit service that helps people with Arkansas State Capitol not only their student loans or not but in my experience, it houses many offices for our really is just cheaper and easier to deal directly with government officials, but it also whatever financial institution currently holds your has several permanent exhibits student loans. that are historically significant And that leads me to the one I received the other and fascinating. You can learn day. I was in an interview when the call came in so more about these and also the my phone was on silent and I didn’t even know I re- traveling exhibits that frequent ceived the call until later. This one was threatening our first floor display cabinets to arrest me if I didn’t call back immediately with at the Secretary of State’s web- my social security information. site: sos.arkansas.gov. The message states, “If I don’t hear a call from In the Lower Level elevator you, we have to issue an arrest warrant and can get lobby, you will find “A Capitol you arrested so get back to me as soon as possible. In Progress,” which features Thank you.” rare photographs taken by pho- These are the ones that really get me frustrated. It tographer Thomas B. Rayburn seems like it doesn’t matter how often we talk about during the these scam calls they just keep coming back, and construction unfortunately, people fall for them. of the State The scammers are threatening. They want to Capitol. In scare you. They want you to think that you have to 1910, the give them your information. But no one is going to project was arrest anyone for not “verifying your social security Forrest L. Wood: An Exceptional Arkansan struggling as a number.” new governor I would hope that because our children have been Today, I’d like to honor an exceptional well that allowed anglers to keep their fi sh to Kansas City, where Forrest worked in LEANNE and a new exposed to cell phones all their lives that they would Arkansan, Forrest Wood, one of our pre- alive and release them after weigh in. an airplane factory. But there he learned architect took BURCH be ready for something like this but some of them eminent outdoorsmen and entrepreneurs, He invented a level-fl otation system that about the manufacturing business, which charge and the aren’t. Our older generation isn’t always ready for who passed away last week. the U.S. Coast Guard now requires on all helped him build his company. When they ARKANSAS images by Mr. these types of calls either and that is what makes Forrest embodied the best of Arkansas. boats powered by an outboard motor. had saved enough money to return home, HOUSE REPORT Rayburn are me mad and gets my blood boiling. The scammers, As word of his death spread, the people His love of fi shing helped spawn the they made the trip to Arkansas in the rain remarkable. they feed off of trusting people who just don’t want who knew him spoke of him as generous, professional and lucrative bass-fi shing with a mattress tied to the top of their 1947 “Building Forever: The Con- to get arrested. They use fear to get the information kind, and humble, a man of faith, great tournament circuit. Plymouth. struction Story of the Arkansas so they can then financially destroy someone’s life. integrity, and an unfailing work ethic. He was a conservationist and worked to Back in Arkansas, he built houses and State Capitol” features histor- Forrest Wood is most famous for preserve Arkansas’s wildlife and natu- was a fi shing guide, which is how he start- They will call with a phony badge number and try ical photographs, blueprints, Ranger Boats, a bass ral beauty. Forrest used his profi le as a ed building boats. After Ranger Boats was to make the phone call sound super official but it cartoons and newspaper articles boat he designed and member of the Arkansas Game and Fish fl ourishing, a fi re destroyed his shop. But isn’t. My phone call message started out with a long built in his hometown Commission to successfully push for a he crawled through a window and saved and chronicles the construction string of numbers and this time they didn’t even try of Flippin. In the federal minimum-fl ow regulation on the 60 boat orders. Within 40 days, Ranger history of the Capitol. It also to say they were with the state police or the Internal world of sport fi shing, White River to protect trout and other Boats was back in production. looks at 20th century gover- Revenue Service like they have in the past. It is a Forrest is known as the aquatic life. For all the contributions of this humble nors and their impact on state scam and all they want is your money. I am sure if father of the modern He was inducted into at least six halls man in the white Stetson cowboy hat, his and national events. Find this you were to call the local police department or even bass boat. of fame, including the Arkansas Game and most important legacy is not boats or bass exhibit in the northwest hallway the state police, who they usually try to say they ASA But Forrest was Fish Foundation Outdoor Hall of Fame tournaments, but the thousands of people of the third floor. The third are, they will happily tell you if you have a warrant and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. whose lives he touched with kindness and floor also houses the House of HUTCHINSON much more than an out for your arrest and tell you where to go to take accomplished boat In 2009, Forrest and Nina, his wife and encouragement. Representatives and the Senate, care of it or what number to call. But chances are, GOVERNOR’S builder. Forrest created partner for 68 years, were inducted into the Forrest and Nina have four daughters, which the public can only you don’t have a warrant out for your arrest. If you REPORT a product that created national Fishing Hall of Fame. That’s high 11 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchil- access for viewing by going to get a call like this, hang up. Don’t give them any thousands of jobs in praise for a man who was born and raised dren. the 4th floor galleries located information. Don’t give anyone your social security northern Arkansas. on a farm in Flippin. On their journey to In a conversation with a friend, Forrest on the east and west sides of the or bank information over the phone if they call you. His knowledge and creativity led him to success, Forrest and Nina faced setbacks noted that anyone can overcome adversity. chambers. Just hang up. If they said they were from the State invent accessories that improved his boats that gave them the experience and strength If you want to test someone, he said, give Legislative photo compos- Police, then call the State Police if it makes you feel and an entire sport. When the bass-fi shing to succeed. them success. Forrest Wood had great suc- ites of each legislative session better. But whatever you do, don’t give anyone your tournaments initiated a catch-and-release Early in their marriage, hard times in cess, and it is Arkansas’s good fortune that since 1911 are located on the information. policy, Forrest invented an aerated fi sh the cattle business forced them to move he used it well and shared it with so many. third and fourth floor hallways. I would like to say that unfortunately we are in a House of Representative com- time when scammers are prevalent and that it hasn’t posites are on the north ends always been like this or that it will get better, but I of the third and fourth floors; don’t think that is the truth. Scammers have always Supreme Court to hear arguments about PBMs Senate photos are on the south been around. Remember, there used to be door to ends of both upper floors. Pho- door salesman who sold miracle cures and snake In April the United States Su- by a vote of 32-to-0 and in the House will all the organizations and com- tos are in chronological order oil. Scammers will always be around. Protect your preme Court will hear arguments of Representatives by a vote of 64- panies that make up the health care with the newer photos located identity and your bank account. Don’t give anyone on an Arkansas law that has poten- to-14. industry. on the third floor and the older your information. Protect yourself and your family tially far-reaching The PBMs set reimbursement rates Arkansas will argue that the photographs on the fourth floor. and know that no one will arrest you for keeping implications for the that are supposed to provide incen- legislature has authority to regulate The fourth floor has some of my favorite Capitol displays, your personal information, personal. health care, pharma- tives for pharmacies to hold down PBMs, and in order to prevail it must starting with “Call of Duty: ceutical and insur- prices as much as possible. However, clear a hurdle that has affected health Arkansas at War.” This explores ance industries. some pharmacies contended that the ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN care litigation for decades. It is the our state’s role in major U.S. It is an appeal of rates were so low it was driving them question of whether or not a state can conflicts and tells stories about Act 900 of 2015, out of business, or forcing them to regulate health plans that come under several of our state’s heroes. Serving Drew County since 1870 operate at a loss. which the legis- a broad federal law known as the Em- There are also memorials to EDDIE lature enacted to After passage of Act 900, the ployee Retirement Income Security TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher Desert Storm and Pear Harbor CHEATHAM regulate Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Care Management Act, or ERISA. veterans. All of these are found HAROLD COGGINS .... Editor/Sports Editor Benefit Managers. Association, representing PBMs, filed At a recent meeting in Little Rock, ARKANSAS in the fourth floor east corridor. MELISSA ORRELL ...... Staff Writer SENATE REPORT More commonly a legal challenge. That is the case the state Senate Committee on Insur- The history behind the of- known as PBMs, headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. ance and Commerce heard a status ficial symbols of Arkansas is they are middlemen The state attorney general will report from the Arkansas attorney chronicled in the west corri- Published each Wednesday by: between pharmacies and insurance argue that Act 900 should be upheld. DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. general’s office and the Arkansas dor of the fourth floor and it’s companies. Many other states will be closely CHEATHAM BURCH 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Act 900 passed in the state Senate watching the outcome of the case, as See Page 5A See 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. 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The tragic news that two Ar- been four cases of suicide in- that same period, the suicide pre- successful programs that exist veteran suicides and save lives. the VA and veteran-serving orga- kansas Army volving current or former service vention outreach budget alone outside of the VA. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie nizations will result in increased National members. increased by 233 percent. There are more than 50,000 or- has called this legislation “key” support and resources for at-risk Guard mem- The Annual Suicide Report Despite the $222 million in ganizations that provide suicide to unlocking the veteran suicide veterans, especially those who bers took their released by the Department of funding for suicide prevention, prevention services for veterans. crisis. are currently outside of the VA’s own lives in Defense (DoD) four months ago the VA estimates that around 20 Allowing the VA to tap into this Thankfully, it’s one step clos- reach, and potentially save lives. the same Jan- shows an increase in suicide veterans commit suicide each network is a commonsense ap- er to helping veterans. Under the Following passage of the Sen- uary week among active-duty personnel in day. That number has unfortu- proach to ensuring improvements leadership of Senate VA Com- ate bill, Ranking Member of the shows the 2018. The National Guard expe- nately remained roughly un- that have the potential to make a mittee Chairman Jerry Moran House Committee on Veterans’ JOHN gravity of the rienced the highest rate of sui- changed even with this dramatic difference. (R-KS), the committee adopt- Affairs Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) BOOZMAN mental distress cides among active duty and re- infusion of resources. That’s why I joined Senator ed this plan as a provision in a expressed his backing for my pro- U.S. SENATE some members serve members. Our approach to reversing this Mark Warner (D-VA) to intro- comprehensive bill that expands vision relating to suicide preven- REPORT of the military Suicide prevention has become trend is still falling tragically duce the IMPROVE Well-being veterans’ access to mental health tion efforts. I appreciate his sup- live with. Just a priority at DoD and the Depart- short. The VA estimates of the for Veterans Act. This legislation services. The bill was passed port and look forward to working as troubling ment of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 20 veterans who commit sui- would create a VA grant pro- unanimously in committee, with my colleagues in the Senate is the extent we’ve seen service recent years. cide daily, only six are receiving gram to leverage veteran-serving demonstrating the urgency to and the House to advance this members and veterans struggling From Fiscal Year 2010 to healthcare services from the de- non-profits and other community find new and innovative ways to legislation so we can turn the tide with these invisible battles in the 2020, the mental health and sui- partment. In order to reach more networks and create a common combat this crisis. in this crisis and help veterans in Natural State already in 2020, cide prevention budget at the VA at-risk veterans, we need a new tool to measure the effectiveness I am hopeful that coordinating Arkansas and across the country where we now know there have increased by 83 percent. During plan to utilize the expertise and of programs in order to reduce and sharing information between find the hope and care they need. DCHS FBLA members advance to state competition

Special to the Advance Introduction to Business Proce- sibilities, and self-confi dence. nizes and rewards excellence in dures. FBLA provides the business a broad range of business and ca- Drew Central High School’s Madison Hackett came in fi rst leaders of tomorrow with the reer-related areas.,” states the Na- Future Business Leaders of Amer- in Job Interview. necessary skills to successfully tional FBLA website. “Through ica chapter shined Wednesday, FBLA is a national vocational compete in the job market, pur- state-based competition at the Jan. 30 at the District III Spring student organization for students sue postsecondary education, or spring State Leadership Confer- Conference in Stuttgart. Eleven in high schools and middle schools manage personal skills. Members ences, members compete in events competitors took the challenge who are interested in business or learn how to lead and participate that test their business knowledge with fi ve advancing to State. business education careers. Over in group discussions by engaging and skills. Top winners in each Allison Chambers and Mar- 13,000 students in more that 300 in practical problem solving and state are eligible to compete for aeshia Simpson placed second in high school chapters and over decision-making activities. FBLA honors at the National Leadership the team competition Video Pro- 4,000 students in 120 middle level members learn the value of com- Conference each summer.” duction. chapters participate in Arkansas petition through directed competi- The Drew Central state com- Katelyn Harris placed fi fth in FBLA. Benefi ts of membership tive events. “FBLA-PBL’s Nation- petitors will travel to Little Rock Computer Problem Solving. are leadership skills, business al Awards Program, commonly on Monday and Tuesday, April 6 Ashton Berry placed sixth in competencies, community respon- called competitive events, recog- and 7.

on the next available guided ID. Now, DFA has expanded the Services at 501-682-7059, email BURCH tour. Don’t forget to also tour capability to all revenue offices questions to driver.services@ the stunning monuments located to make it more convenient. dfa.arkansas.gov or visit http:// Continued from Page 4A outside on the Capitol grounds. The cost to obtain a REAL ID www.ar.gov/realid or www. The walk will be worth it. does not differ from the cost to Photo courtesy of Nelwyn Birch something that everyone can dhs.gov/real-id. I personally I’ve mentioned in a previous obtain or renew a license or ID. Pictured left to right: Allison Chambers, Madison Hackett, and Katelyn Har- studied the website and thought enjoy. You can also see how article that you must have a Current Driver Licenses (DL) ris, just a few of the students who placed in the District III Future Business our people and industries have I had all the necessary docu- Leaders of America Spring Conference. Real ID driver’s license, Identi- can upgrade to REAL ID at any mentation when I first went to changed from territorial days fication Card or other approved time by purchasing a duplicate to today in a timeline of major obtain a Real ID, but learned documentation required by the license. The fee for a duplicate differently when I got to the events in Arkansas history, cou- U.S. Department of Homeland DL is $10.00 and expiration In a 2018 special session, the pled with population changes Monticello Revenue Office. I legislature enacted a licensing Security to board a domestic dates remain the same. If within CHEATHAM since the 1820s. This is located heard from others that had the law for PBMs. Officials of the flight or enter a federal building one year of the expiration date, same difficulty and that had Continued from Page 4A in the southeast corner of the starting October 1, 2020. you may renew and convert to Insurance Department told leg- travelled much farther than I. Capitol’s fourth floor. The Arkansas is taking part in the the Arkansas Real ID. At regu- islators that licensing of PBMs This change will make it more Insurance Department. timeline and narrative depict federal nationwide initiative to lar renewal periods, the REAL has made enforcement stronger convenient for everyone. In addition to its potential and more thorough. landmark events since Euro- improve the security of state-is- ID may be purchased for $40.00 importance nationwide, there is peans first explored the region sued driver’s licenses and and will not expire for eight (8) Thanks to Dr. Doug Osborne When considering Act 900, at UAM for the invitation to a unique Arkansas angle to the legislators heard reports that in the 1500s, and document identification cards, which will years. speak to his Forest Resources case. Within living memory, no PBMs sometimes reimbursed the shifts in Native American help fight terrorism and reduce Real ID will not replace a Policy Class last week. What case out of Arkansas has gone independent pharmacists at a cultures and the progression of identity fraud. U.S. Passport or allow border to the U.S. Supreme Court on lower rate than they did other agriculture and industry through Our House media staff shared crossing. A Real ID Driver’s a great group! Thank you, too, the motion of the state attorney drugstores with which the today. information recently about the License is optional and only re- for the opportunity to serve as general. PBMs had a corporate affili- To schedule a free guided Department of Finance and quired for individuals who wish State Representative. Let me High-profile cases have gone ation. That is no longer allowed. tour of the Capitol, call the Administration’s announcement to continue using their Driv- hear from you. 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In their rapid 24 hours at the In- that examines policy options to gram will be “Imagine your story,” and will be annual Forty Under 40 lists pub- lished by Arkansas Business and stitute, the Under 40 Forum leaders ensure that food systems work for full of fairy tales and folklore. The library has Tickets can be purchased for $5 and then traded the Northwest Arkansas Business will participate in three interactive everyone. The dialogue will be led already begun to plan the program and has a ma- in for a box of chocolates on Friday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extra boxes are made and can still Journal to collaboratively examine and educational sessions that will by Institute staff and Clinton School gician, along with other entertainers planned for issues facing Arkansas and identi- help them better understand struc- students. be purchased on the fourteenth until sold out. For the festivities. fy strategies they themselves, and tural and policy issues related to “Our goal with the 2020 Un- Friends of the Library have 40 to 50 community more information or to volunteer to help, call the their workplaces, can employ to ad- poverty and hunger in their work- der 40 Forum is to illuminate root volunteer chocolate makers, according to New- library at 870-367-8583. dress those issues. force and communities, including: causes of hunger and poverty in our Ronnie Dedman, President of Bridges out of Poverty Work- state, and ask the Under 40 leaders ty has spent $7,804,078.82 on some money in reserves in case AT&T Arkansas, will speak about shop, led by Monieca West; Panel to think collaboratively about how TAX asphalt and $1,033,402.24 on we have an emergency, such as a AT&T’s Believe Arkansas initiative of speakers who will highlight cur- they can take responsibility and to fi ght hunger in Arkansas, which rent efforts in Arkansas addressing action in their communities.,” said gravel. collapsed bridge or heavy rains Continued from Page 1A is part of AT&T’s national effort food insecurity and improving our Janet Harris, Chief Programs and • Also since 2013, the coun- washing out big stretches of to inspire positive change in local food systems; Kathy Webb, AR Marketing offi cer for the Winthrop do enough to get the word out ty has spent $2,296,359.71 on road or causing serious drainage communities. Mr. Dedman and the Hunger Relief Alliance; Emily En- Rockefeller Institute. and some people believed it was equipment and to purchase a problems,” said Akin. a new tax. It’s not.” much larger and better-suited Early voting began Tuesday, “The people of Drew County building for the road department Feb. 4, at the Drew County have supported the road tax for headquarters. Courthouse from 8 a.m. to 4:30 WE WILL NOT BE nearly a quarter century,” Akin • At the end of December, p.m. each day and runs through continued, “and I believe that’s the three-quarter cent road tax Monday, Feb. 10. The election because they see the benefits balance in the fund dedicat- will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11, of it every day when they drive ed exclusively to roads was with voting from 7:30 a.m. to our county roads. They can tell $1,619,734.61. “We need to keep 7:30 p.m. UNDERSOLD where we are spending the mon- ey.” Just Bring In Our Competitors’ Quotes. 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How to prepare outlined in NALC bulletin Jansen/Adjusters International, Luis R. Esteves, Principal of low me to accomplish any goals I one of the country’s leading pub- Jansen/Adjusters International, set for myself. I have also had the BY SARAH CATO ter, visit https://nationalaglaw- System Division of Agricul- lic adjusters and disaster recovery said, “Applying David’s experi- pleasure of working and learning U of A System Division of Agriculture center.org/ or follow @Nata- ture’s mission is to strengthen consultants, has promoted David ence to the daily pulse of the com- from some of the top insurance glaw on Twitter. agriculture, communities, and Moore to the position of Partner. pany can only help us continue to About the National Agricultural professionals and owners in the Excessive rain paired with families by connecting trusted Over the previous eight years grow our fi rm in the right direc- less than ideal market conditions Law Center research to the adoption of best at Jansen/AI, David has served as tion. David brings to our team a industry.” can lead to many farmers relying The National Agricultural practices. Through the Agricul- Sales/Marketing Manager, Vice dedication in claims management Jansen/AI maintains offi ces in on the Federal Crop Insurance Law Center serves as the na- tural Experiment Station and President of Sales and, for the that’s unrivaled in the industry Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Program to soften the blow of tion’s leading source of agricul- the Cooperative Extension Ser- last three years, Chief Operating and will allow us to better serve and New Orleans, from which it a rough growing season. How- tural and food law research and vice, the Division of Agriculture Offi cer in charge of daily fi rm op- our clients.” provides service throughout the ever, producers relying on this information. The Center works conducts research and extension erations. “I’m very excited to be promot- US; primarily in Texas, Okla- program should be prepared for with producers, state and feder- work within the nation’s historic Since joining Jansen/AI in ed to Partner of a fi rm that I have homa, other Southeastern states a potential crop insurance audit. al policymakers, Congressional land grant education system. 2012, Moore has helped hundreds known and respected for many and the Gulf Coast. The company Higher crop insurance claims The Division of Agriculture of businesses and homeowners to years,” stated Moore. “I was very staffers, attorneys, land grant also has a presence in Mexico and can trigger the Risk Manage- universities, and many others is one of 20 entities within the recover fi nancially after devastat- fortunate to have hard-working the Caribbean, with an offi ce and ment Agency’s crop insurance to provide objective, nonparti- University of Arkansas System. ing property losses caused by both parents and family that instilled in “indemnity review,” often re- san agricultural and food law It has offices in all 75 counties natural and man-made disasters. me that hard work, showing mu- licensed adjusters in San Juan, ferred to as a crop insurance research and information to the in Arkansas and faculty on five Moore specializes in managing tual respect to others, always do- Puerto Rico. For more informa- audit. Producers with crop in- nation’s agricultural community. system campuses. multi-million-dollar losses for ing more than you are asked, and tion on David Moore, please go to surance claims over $200,000 The Center is a unit of the The University of Arkansas both commercial and residential to never stop learning would al- jansenai.com/bio/David-Moore. will be subject to the mandated University of Arkansas System System Division of Agriculture policyholder clients. He has been indemnity review. Division of Agriculture and is an equal opportunity/equal a member of the National Associ- To help producers prepare for works in close partnership with access/affirmative action insti- ation of Public Insurance Adjust- these audits, the National Agri- the USDA Agricultural Research tution. If you require a reason- ers (NAPIA) for over 15 years, a cultural Law Center partnered Service, National Agricultural able accommodation to partici- past President and Board of Di- with Peggy Kirk Hall and Chris Library. pate or need materials in another rector of the Florida Association Zoller from Ohio State Universi- About the Division of Agricul- format, please contact 479-575- of Public Adjusters (FAPIA), and ty Extension to publish “Prepar- ture 4607 as soon as possible. Dial a founding member of the Texas Association of Public Adjusters ing for a Crop Insurance Audit.” The University of Arkansas 711 for Arkansas Relay. In this bulletin, the authors (TAPIA). He served as President provide general information of Transco American Claims and to help producers know if they CEO of his own fi rm prior to joining Jansen/Adjusters Interna- should expect an audit and what tional. to expect if one occurs. The bul- Arthur T. Jansen, SPPA, CEO, letin addresses topics such as a past President of both the Na- who conducts audits, require- tional Association of Public In- ments for the audits, timelines surance Adjusters (NAPIA) and and much more. the Texas Association of Public “With the season we’ve had, Insurance Adjusters (TAPIA) not- crop insurance audits can be ex- ed, “David’s hard work and dedi- pected,” Hall said. “The purpose cation have made him an integral of this publication is to help pro- part of our business. His tireless ducers navigate these audits and effort, respect from others and come prepared.” ability to lead makes the outlook Name Name/Advance Monticellonian “Preparing for a Crop Insur- for Jansen/Adjuster’s Internation- Monticello Native David Moore has been promoted to the position of ance Audit” can be accessed Melissa Orrell/Advance Monticellonian al incredibly bright and exciting partner for Jansen/Adjusters International. here: http://bit.ly/2TfqfGb. 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Patricia Ann Arrington HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY Franklin (Keith) (Paid Obituary) nor’s choice of charity. Arrange- ments made by Griffin Funeral The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Helen Irene McDermott Patricia Ann Arrington, 62, of Montgomery Home, Dumas. funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Posey Monticello, died Friday, Jan. 31, Please sign online guestbook furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- Franklin (Keith) Montgomery, 2020, at her home in Monticel- Helen Irene McDermott Posey, www.griffinfh.com ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to 60 of Monticello, passed away lo. She was a native of Fountain Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 in Monti- 80 of Monticello passed away [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. (Paid Obituary) Hill, a home- cello. He was born Feb. 17, 1959 Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 in Mon- Clydine Clanton Jones maker, and ticello. Born Feb. 22, 1939 in Bertie Mae Funderburg Cox. in Fayetteville, N.C. to Pebble of Methodist Norma Gatling McGaha Taylorsville, Pa., the daughter of He was retired from the Ward Montgomery and the late Clydine Clanton Jones, 97, of Faith. the late Joseph and Mazie Neis- Drew County Sheriff’s Office, Norma Gatling McGaha, 87, Robert (Bobby Joe) Montgom- Monticello, passed away Sun- She is pre- winter McDermott. Her parents, a self-employed dirt contractor of Monticello passed away at ery. day, Feb. 2, at the Woods Nurs- ceded in death He retired from pipeline work husband, Clark Posey, two sons, by her parents, and was a member of Pauline Baptist Health Center in Little ing and Rehab. She was born Missionary Baptist Church. and was the owner/operator of a grand daughter and two sisters Emmanuel and Rock on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Feb. 13, 1922 in Ingles, to the T.C. loved his work but his Monticello Exxon. He was a all preceded her in death. ARRINGTON Emma Dee She was born May 29, 1932 the late Virgil A. Clanton and Malis- greatest love member of Pauline Missionary Helen was a member of First Daniels-Mill- daughter of the late Russell and sa Measel Clanton. She was the was his fam- Baptist Church. In addition to United Methodist Church in er; two brothers, John Wayne and Geneva Gatling of Warren. widow of Joseph P. Jones, who ily. He also A 1949 graduate of War- his father, he was also preceded Monticello. She was employed Leonard Dennis Miller; and one was born in South Hill, Va. in enjoyed coon ren High School, she attended in death by his sister-in-law, Kim for 22 years as secretary for Til- sister, Gladys Jean Miller. hunting. In UAMS where she received her Montgomery; and two nephews, lar and Company and served in 1917. She is survived by her husband addition to his certification as a Registered Dustin Montgomery and Tray the United States Air Force as Clydine was a Presbyterian, of 40 years, Fredrick Arrington; parents, he X-Ray Technician in 1951. In Hale. Airman 3rd Class from 1957- a kindergarten teacher, a school two sons, Cedric J. Arrington was also pre- her career she was a dedicated Survivors include his wife, 1958. teacher and a music teacher. She and Jonathan P. Arrington, both ceded in death employee of Dr. Paul Wallick for Terri Tilley Montgomery of Survivors worked for Pomeroy and Mc- of Monticello; one daughter, COX by one brother, over 26 years until her retirement Monticello; one son, Byron are her son, Gowin and retired as secretary to LaTisha (William) Block of (Hillary) Keith Montgomery of Clark Posey Willie Cox. in 1992. An avid Bridge player the Registrar at the University of Monticello; three brothers, Na- Monticello; one daughter, Kel- of Tillar; and Survivors include his wife of with an incredible wit and sense Arkansas at Monticello after 21 than Miller, of Crossett, Mitchell 53 years, Gladys M. Akin Cox of humor, she was loved and ley Jo (Jim) Rasco Eckhart of four daughters, years of service. Miller, of Monticello, and James of Monticello; three sons, Gene unconditionally devoted to her North Little Rock; his mother, Debbie Harri- Miller, of Texarkana; two sisters, (Judy) Cox of Vilonia, Chris family and wide circle of friends. Pebble Ward Montgomery of son of Bates- In addition to her parents and Diane Miller and Hazel Miller, (Prissi) Cox of Monticello and She was preceded in death by Monticello; one brother, Robert ville, Diane husband, she was also preceded both of Monticello; six grand- Phillip Cox of Atlanta, Ga.; one her husband, Vaughn McGaha, Montgomery of Brazoria, Texas; Herring of Monticello, Valerie in death by one brother, Howell children; two great grandchil- daughter, Shelly (Ward) Rabb son Les Paul McGaha and grand- two sisters, Diane (Mark) Higgs Moore of Watson and Bonnie Clanton. Survivors include one dren and a host of nieces, neph- of Monticello; one sister, Bet- son Joshua Munoz, as well as her of Carlisle and Jennifer (Daren) Smith of Hamburg; two sisters, son, Tom Jones, 75, of Monti- ews, other family and friends. tie Watson of Monticello; one special friend, Betty Glover. Clements Sachse, Texas; four Jane Pennypacker of Ashland, cello; and two nephews, Dan Funeral service will be Thurs- brother, Dolph (Sharon) Hayes She is survived by her brother grandchildren, Amelia, Owen, Pa. and Julie Klinger of Hegins, and Duane Clanton and their day, Feb. 6, at 3:00 p.m., at of Pine Bluff; seven grandchil- Paul (Sandra) Gatling of Warren; Nash and James; along with sev- Pa., eleven grand children and families. Funeral service will Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc. eral nieces, nephews, cousins dren, Miranda (Mike) Reynolds, sisters-in-law Shirley King of fifteen great grandchildren. be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Chapel with Rev. Graylan Wil- Kaycee (Timothy) Rountree, Wenatchee, Wash. and Sue Mc- and a host of friends. Visitation was held one hour Stephenson-Dearman Chapel son officiating. Active Pallbear- Haley (Skylar) Jackson, Megan Gaha of Searcy; daughters Holli Funeral services were held at prior to funeral service from ers are Fred Daniels, Antonion (Aaron) Dixon, Michael (Aly) McGaha of Monticello and Mi- 2 p.m. Monday at Pauline Mis- 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m., with burial to follow in Oakland Daniels, Mitchell Maxwell, Al- Rabb, Cole Cox and Chelsea chele McGaha Munoz of Mem- sionary Baptist Church with both were held at Griffin Funer- Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to fonzo Cobb, Alex Ingram, and Cox; three honorary grandchil- phis; son-in-law Noe Munoz; burial following in Union Cem- al Home, on Thursday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Jonathan Spencer. dren, Skyler Hart, Carlton Talley along with granddaughters Kelsi etery at Rye. Visitation was from with interment following in Til- funeral home. Burial in Mt. Pelium Ceme- and Delaney Ross; and fifteen Munoz, Isabella Munoz of Mem- 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the lar Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.ste- tery. great-grandchildren. phis and Hannah McGaha of El funeral home. Memorials may be made to do- phensondearman.com. (Paid Obituary) Funeral services will be held Dorado. Officiating: Rev. Joe Cham- Thomas A. “T.C.” Cox at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at A funeral service will be held bers and Rev. James Taylor. Pauline Missionary Baptist at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Active Pallbearers: Jacob Bone, Thomas A. “T.C.” Cox, 76 of Church with burial to follow in Frazer’s Chapel with Rev. Way- Jesse Bone, Jude Clements, Ran- Monticello Monument Company Monticello, passed away Sunday, Campground Cemetery. Visi- man Mann officiating. The fam- dy Bordeaux, Steven Harvey, • All colors of granite available Feb. 2, at Drew Memorial Health tation will be held from 6 to 8 ily will visit after the service at Joe Miles, Michael Pomeroy, System in Monticello. He was p.m. Wednesday evening at the Frazer’s Funeral Home. 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All photos by Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Drew County Extension Offi ce is here to help the citizens of Drew County however they can. Back Row, left to right, Shaura Ivy, Hazelene McCray, Danielle Kurz. Front row, left to right, Lynn Lanthrip and Angelia Anderson.

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Heaven on Earth God’s laws. Third, “You shall write them on the the psalmist wrote, “I have placed your This is no pipe dream, or pie-in-the- doorposts of your house and on your ordinances before me” (Psalm 119:30). What comes to mind when you hear sky fantasy. However, a “Heaven on gates” (verse 20). God desired the chil- God’s values are to be constantly re- the term “Heaven on Earth?” Do you Earth” family requires an investment, dren of Israel to let the Word of God be garded, as they guide our way and rule think about some ideal vacation spot? and carries cost parents must be will- visible and constantly in view. Moses our work. Does a beautiful tropical beach scene, ing to pay. did not mean Bible verses were to be Fourth, when parents spend time with palm trees swaying and surf As Israel was poised on the border scribbled on the walls of their homes, learning God’s Word, teach it to their pounding the shore fill your mind? of the Promise Land, called by Moses, but he did intend for God’s commands children, and keep His commands con- It may surprise you to know that this “a land flowing with milk and honey” to be always before them, and for His tinually in view, the result will be: “So term, “Heaven on (Deuteronomy 11:9), he gave com- Word to constantly direct them. that your days and the days of your Earth,” is used in the mands God expected them to obey. Even today, as you enter the home sons may be multiplied on the land Bible to describe the Many of these commands were about of a Jewish family, you can often see a which the LORD swore to your fathers results of a beautiful parents teaching their children about little brass or metal box attached high to give them, as the days of heaven and fulfilling family God, as they led them into the new up on the right side of the door jam. upon the earth” (Deuteronomy 11:21). land. As they obeyed they would enjoy The little box is called a mezuzah, life. Yes, God wants It is amazing that God’s promise your family to be like “the days of heaven upon the earth” which is Hebrew for “doorpost.” With- of victory, peace and joy in the new a foretaste of heaven. (verse 21). in the box is a tiny scroll with the She- So, how could a family experience ma, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:18-22, land Israel entered, would depend first Larry Clements I know that many they were then to: “Teach them to people carry emo- these idyllic days? hand-written in small Hebrew letters. It and last, not on military power, but your sons, talking of them when you on religious commitment! As Israel tional scars, and First, Moses wrote: “You shall sit in your house and when you walk is their way of literally obeying God’s therefore impress these words of command to write His Word on the obeyed God’s commands, and walked even physical marks, from painful along the road and when you lie down childhoods. Some lug the emotional mine on your heart and on your soul” doorposts of their homes. in fellowship with Him, they would and when you rise up” (Deuteronomy baggage of an abused upbringing far (Deuteronomy 11:18). As is true in When our children were young, we inherit the land of promise. The same 11:19). As mentioned in Deuteronomy into their adult years. And, a few live every sphere—change and success had had a plaque in one of their rooms principle applies to believers today. their whole lives hampered and hurting to begin at the top. Parents were to chapter 6, teaching opportunities al- that read: “The eyes of the Lord are in Commitment to know and obey the because of mistreatment during their spend time in God’s Word, and let His ways abound for the alert parent. Every every place, beholding the evil and the Scriptures, and to teach them to our formative younger lives. Nothing is words penetrate their hearts and invade aspect of life, even the most mundane good” (Proverbs 15:3). We wanted to children, keeps our families safe and sadder than this kind of hurt. every area of their lives. They were to – when sitting, walking, lying down or instill in our children’s minds, the truth results in a taste of heaven on earth in The good news is—it doesn’t have to listen, accept, absorb and obey God’s rising up – could become a classroom that God always saw what they did, our homes. be that way. God’s plans for the family commands first. The truth of Scripture for communicating God’s truth. even if their parents did not. Pat and I are wholesome, fulfilling, nurturing has transforming power. “For the word This world would be a better place wanted our children to understand that Larry Clements is the senior adult and altogether lovely. He wants family of God is living and active and sharper if more parents spent time reading and God’s mighty presence—His all-see- pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist units to thrive, multiply, grow, and than any two-edged sword…and is able studying God’s Word, then taught their ing eyes—were continually beholding Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in bless the whole world with love and to judge the thoughts and intentions of children God’s truth and how it applies and weighing their actions. We did Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- joy. And it is true—the whole commu- the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). to everyday life. It is the solemn duty not want to saddle them with guilt but cellonian’s devotional writer. You can nity is blessed when parents are godly, Second, as parents learned more of parents to instruct their children to remind them of accountability. 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Hyatt • 367-2845 592 Pleasant Springs Rd (Coleman) Wilmar Methodist First Assembly of God (870) 723-7759 Hwy. 278 If your business or church 345 S. Main 915 Hwy. 425 N. • 367-5483 www.monticellofirstfamily.com Prairie Grove Baptist Church Mormon would like to be a sponsor Monticello Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) 870-367-6231 Lacey Assembly of God & Prairie Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. Church of Jesus Christ of on the devotional page, please call 123 West Lacey Rd. • 224-1508 273) Latter-Day Saints 367-5325. 519 Glenwood New Life Assembly Rose Hill Freewill Baptist 367-5817 775 Edgewood St. • 224-2288 2130 Hwy. 35 West • 367-7867 Collins www.newlifeagmonticello.com Pentecostal Second Baptist Chiropractic Oak Grove Assembly of God 1032 Old Warren Road United Pentecostal Oakland & Winchester Rd. 367-2459 Center 367-3159 1115 Hwy. 278 W. 367-2535 106 N. Hyatt • 870-367-1919 Shady Grove Baptist Church Baptist Hwy. 425 South • 367-3298 Presbyterian Bethel Missionary Baptist Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist 2347 Hwy. 172 First Presbyterian Church 821 N. Main 3396 Hwy 278 E. • 367-3905 RAZORBACK BODY SHOP Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist 367-6883 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 Wilmar Baptist Church 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 Rose Hill 2579 Hwy 278 W. • Wilmar Cumberland Presbyterian Calvary Baptist 870-469-5716 Audio/Video 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 2133 Hwy. 83 N. 367-5114 For emergencies, call Custom Zion Hill Collins Baptist Church Missionary Baptist 911 and ask for Holmes Chapel 127 Collins Moss Street 112 Carpenter Rd. Presbyterian Church Monticello Ambulance 538-9464 367-4210 Satellite TV Home Theater 527 E. McCloy Street Service! 367-7384 829 Hwy 278 West • Monticello, AR • 870-367-1513 Cominto Baptist Church Catholic 367-9421 133 South Cominto Road If your business or church 367-8710 St. Mark’s Catholic Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church If your business or church 1016 North Hyatt 207 Wood Ave would like to be a sponsor Eastside Baptist 367-2848 would like to be a sponsor 1479 Hwy. 35 South Seventh Day Adventist on the devotional page, please call 367-3031 Christian on the devotional page, please call 367-5325. Seventh Day Adventist 367-5325. Enon Baptist Christian Interfaith Ministry, Inc. 2656 Hwy. 278 E. 2927 Hwy. 35 East Michael & Deborah James 321 Winchester Rd. 460-0244 367-2686 Insurance Agent 870-308-7895 James Insurance Agency Old Catholic Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Monticello Christian Church 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 FARMERS® 233 South Dillard Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 367-2561 621 West Bolling St. AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Missionary Baptist 367-3208 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 [email protected] 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 Church of Christ Other McQUEEN & CO., LTD. First Baptist If your business or church Church of Christ CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 413 N. Main • 367-3449 2078 Hwy 425N • 367-3919 Ark of Faith Ted Carmical, CPA would like to be a sponsor 1222 Hwy. 83 S. Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA First Baptist of Lacey Liz Cannatella, CPA Kennedy Boulevard 723-8230 on the devotional page, please call 160 Junction Valley Rd. Church of Christ P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 Christ Church Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 367-5325. 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 First Free Will Baptist 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 1351 Hwy. 278 W. Church of God 870-413-8162 Florence Full Gospel Friendship Pentecostal Church of God Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 First Missionary Baptist 620 North Conley 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 367-1134 Fountain of Life Christian Center 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Trinity New Beginnings Church of God 910 Old Warren Road Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 607 N. Gabbert St. 367-5087 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. (870) 820-5500 or (870) 226-6386 460-9926 House of Refuge If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha Church of God Immanuel Baptist 239 Hwy 296 • Selma would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street in Christ 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR Israel of God 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmonticello.com on the devotional page, please call Revival Center Church of God in Christ 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 E-Mail: [email protected] 311 South Pine Street Ladelle Baptist Church 367-5325. 367-8257 Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. King of Glory 1090 Old Warren Road Outreach Ministry Episcopal Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 306 E. Gaines 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 367-3814 St. Mary’s Episcopal Warren Branch 836 North Hyatt 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Tabernacle of Faith 723-9408 Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 2525 Hwy 425 N. 870-226-3534 312 E. 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CHURCH BRIEFS (when they occur) Tuesday of each month at the church. A free meal Food give away and childcare are provided. The Monticello First Assembly will group is open to all parents, grand- be giving out free food on Thurs- parents, educators, caregivers and day February 6, 2020 from 9:00am any others who are interested in from 11:00am. To qualify you must family issues. For more informa- be a Drew County resident, have tion, contact either 870-367-6883 a valid photo ID and meet income or 870-723-2142. and age requirements set forth by City of Refuge TNT the Department of Human Services City of Refuge Worship Center, and the Arkansas Food Bank. For meeting in the Holiday Inn Express questions please call the church meeting room, 146 Dearman Drive, offi ce at 870-367-5483 Monday holds Tuesday Night Teaching with through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 pastors Shawn and April Davis at p.m. 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Every- Black Heritage in Drama and SOng one is invited to attend. For more First Missionary Baptist Church, information, contact April Davis at 546 North Bailey Street, Adult De- 870-267-5533. partment will present Black heri- The Great I Am Temple Collegiate tage in Drama and Song, Saturday, Ministry Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is The Great I Am Temple Colle- invited to attend and join the con- giate Ministry hosts meetings for gregation in celebrating black her- college students of all ages from itage. 6-7:30 p.m. on the fi rst Wednesday Annual Black History Celebration night of each month at the church, Morning Star Missionary Baptist 300 North Main Street. Various Church, 312 East Oakland Street, topics of discussion and training will celebrate its Annual Black is made available to assist students History Celebration Sunday, Feb. with fi nances, scholastic achieve- 16, at 10 a.m. The theme is "Re- ment, professional advancement, membering the Past-Shaping the and life. Pastors Jerome and Cla- Future," John 8:36. The speaker rissa Pace welcome all college will be Rev. Dr. Moses Goldman. students to attend. For more infor- Rev. Buffi ngton invites the public mation, contact the church at 870- to come and worship and enjoy a 460-5999, email thegreatiamtem- soulful fellowship meal. [email protected] or visit tgiatemple. Family Day org. Holmes Chapel seeks pianist Pentecostal Church of God is having its 2nd annual “Family Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Day” on Sunday, Feb. 23. Bring Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, your family and come out and wor- is seeking a pianist for its adult ship with us! We look forward to choir. The pianist is needed for the seeing you there. 620 N. Conely St. fi rst, fourth and fi fth Sundays each Monticello, AR. month. For more information and/ ONGOING or to express interest in the posi- Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ tion, contact Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870-367- The Hackett’s Family Gospel 5913. Singing Shed, 1000 West Speed- First Baptist community women’s way in Dermott (at the intersection Bible study of U.S. highways 165 and 65, just First Baptist Church, 413 North north of Dermott), features differ- Main Street, is holding a commu- ent Southern gospel groups at 7 nity women’s Bible study each p.m. on the second Saturday of each Wednesday, and all women are month. The next scheduled singing welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s will be Saturday, Feb. 8. Admission Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the is free. Everyone is welcome. For church’s old fellowship hall. At- more information, contact Denon tendees are encouraged to meet at Weaver at 870-723-5279. Holmes Chapel sponsors free 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship tutoring before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. For more infor- Holmes Chapel Presbyterian mation, contact the church offi ce at Church, located at 527 East Mc- 870-367-3449. 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BARKADA Bo, Dominoes and Bingo last WILMAR for taking good care of me and week as well as shopping on my granddaughter, Keita. I’m at JANA WRIGHT Do you have any community tidbits? Thursday. CHRIS RILEY home now. They didn’t want me There is no Barkada news this Ila Starks’ grandson and The Advance-Monticellonian is actively seeking other commu- to leave, that’s a good thing. So daughter visited her. Claudia week. Jana Wright had other nity reports to join the seven you read on a weekly basis. If you Glory and thanks be to God, as Grannie is taking care of them Handley’s daughters visited her. live in a community not represented on this page (and we know commitments. we witness another beautiful and as they grow and they take care Agnes Newton’s sons visited there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about Her column will resume in blessed Sunday at In His Pres- her. Pat Albritton’s son visited your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at of you as you get older. Thank next week’s edition. ence Worship Ministries, 2700 her. JoJo Ander’s cousin visited 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. God for my children, grands and West Pershing Blvd., North Lit- him. Nora Davis’s brother vis- mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce friends. Thanks to Morning Star tle Rock. Apostle Jimmie Ford ited her. Pam visited Colleen during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- and the mission. brought a dynamic message in- GREEN HILL Krapcha. Ted Greenwood is in cuss your participation in our newspaper. Blessings and get well wishes the hospital. stilled a seed of prosperity scrip- WANDA PACE ture Revelations and First Cor- to Erskine Rogers and Marilyn Earlis Wright went back home Veasey, In memory of my son, with his daughter, Kathy. We inthians. He taught by word and Jimmy R. Riley, whose birthday will miss him. Lucy Spencer; her daughters ther, Bro. Roy Craig. demonstration, there were many We had a nice size crowd at and son were there all that was Early Sunday morning I went in attendance, a new soul was is Thursday, Feb. 6. He is gone Greenhill Baptist Church on missing was Pastor, he was in for a walk and Bo came out and added and the Spirit of the Lord but sweet memories linger on. Sunday. Bro Caleb’s message JORDAN PARK Little Rock. Later in the week joined me. It was rather chilly was ever present. Maxine Campbell and Saun- from Luke 9:1-6 was a bless- he returned to Belle View and but I really enjoyed our time to- Sorry and sympathy to the dra called and checked on me. ing. We sure miss Aunt May and TRILISA MARSHALL they are now in the same room. gether. We got back home and Gragg family and all who are The two reside in Memphis. The Aunt Fay at church. Hope they I fixed breakfast for us and en- Prayers go out to all those that I bereaved. Super Bowl party was fantastic come back soon. mentioned above and to all the joyed more Bo-time until it was I thank God for my restoration There is no Jordan Park news at the Johnsons’. Approximately Please pray for Aunt Fay Wig- sick and shut in. Let’s continue time for church. Bo went on and for all who called me with this week. Trilissa Marshall had 15 attended. Corey was home. gam. She is still in the hospital other commitments. to lift each other up in prayer. home but later called and asked concerns. This included Annett in Warren. Her column will resume in Sorry to hear that Christine Ri- to go to church with me. Garner; Pastor Buffington; Brin- Not much to report this week. Mr. Steve Berryman was feel- next week’s edition. ley lost her son; our prayers go Bethel enjoyed a wonderful da Spinks; Ruby Reed; Linda So until we meet again by pa- ing under the weather for a few out to the Riley family. We also service this week. Although we Ridgell; Tish Patterson; Martha per and pen. Each day you wake days. So happy he was at church extend our prayers to the Miller still have many of our flock who Jones; Erma Brooks; my one and up, give God thanks for the day and feeling better. family and the Gragg family and are out sick with the flu or other only daughter, Tina and family; the Lord made, let us rejoice and Aunt May got a good report LACEY others that have loss loved ones. allergy/cold/sinus related cruds. my son, Kevin, and wife Francez be glad in it. from the doctor in Little Rock IVANELL HANDLEY Just remember that God does not Bro. Kevin’s message, “Stand concerning her leg. She is do- make mistakes; our day is sure Up For Jesus”, was taken from ing a great job taking care of her to come; we don’t know when or Acts 5:25-42. After church Bo surgery site and its healing well. where, so we need to ensure we came over for lunch and then we Aunt Cleora (Pepe) calls me Hello everyone, I hope you all are ready. went out to the pavilion for a few Friends of the Library Chocolate everyday with an update on had a good week. This Sunday’s Thought for the Week: “To friendly games of H-O-R-S-E. I Aunt Fay. We appreciate all that service at Promise Land Baptist recharge your spiritual battery couldn’t stay long because I had Extravaganza Easy Candy Recipe you do and don’t know what we Church was blessed. A great plug into the source”. Have a to work but we enjoyed some would do without you. Sunday school lesson was taught blessed week! time in the sun. I took him back Chocolate Cream Caramels Emily Bennett is home from by Sis Vernie Childress. The home and played with Addie for the hospital and recovering from subject was “Passing the Tests”; a little bit. She had gotten all up By: Juanita Webb her hip surgery. She always print Matthew 1:11, Key verse POSSUM VALLEY in her feelings when Mawmaws has the best attitude about life. comes from Matthew 4:10. Pas- left her behind. Ingredients And she needs a speeding ticket tor Johnson’s message was out- KAY CRAIG While Bo and I were at the pa- for how fast she moves on her standing; his text was “Faith Got vilion playing ball, I heard sev- 2 cups sugar crutches. Me Here Today”. The scripture eral Brown-headed Nuthatches 2 cups warm light cream Sandy and Wayne Smith are was taken from Romans 3:22- Happy February, y’all! Yes, in the pines along with a Blue 1 cup light corn syrup dealing with some health issues. 23. There was a nice crowd at this year is movin’ on along. I Jays and Red-bellied Woodpeck- 1/2 tsp. salt They have been going to lots of service today: Mrs. Mae Jacobs was happy to hear that ol’ prog- ers. And this about all the bird 3 to 4 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate doctors visits and need prayer. of Hamburg, Ar and Mr. John- nosticating groundhog, Punx- news I have for this week. I am Reach out and offer encourage- 1/3 cup butter or margarine ny Hall of Crossett, Ar were in sutawney Phil, failed to see his hoping that the 4-day Backyard 1 tsp. vanilla extract ment if you have a chance. Best attendance. I was happy to see shadow. I am ready for Spring Bird Count coming up in a cou- wishes to you both. 1/4 cup broken nuts them both. If you don’t have a to arrive. But, I am not so naïve ple of weeks will yield more Joy Lawson and Barbara church home or are looking for as to believe that our winter is birdy excitement. Posey are celebrating February a place to visit you are welcome over. But, a gal can dream can’t Later I went to the funeral Directions birthdays. Happy Birthday La- to come out and visit with me at she? In other weather related home and worked visitation for dies! Mt. Olive AME Church, Lacey, Mix sugar, 1 cup of the cream, corn syrup, salt news, I was so happy to see Mr. Keith Montgomery. While Happy Anniversary to Mark Ar; Pastor Cindy Robertson on the long spell of rain we’d been and chocolate in large saucepan. Cook, stirring for and Carrie Peterson. the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s and there I learned of the passing about 10 minutes. Add remaining cream very slow- experiencing finally come to an of dear friend, Tommy Cox. If you have any news that you Promise Land Baptist Church, end. At least for a few days. ly so that the mixture does not stop boiling. Cook Please, remember these families would like to share please con- Lacey on the 1st and 3rd Sun- This weekend was very nice so I in your prayers. for 5 minutes longer. Stir in butter, 1 teaspoon at a tact me on facebook or call me day’s. was outside as much as possible. I enjoyed a nice Sunday after- time. Cook slowly, stirring until 248 degrees reg- at home. Happy belated birthday wish- The forecast is showing more Have a safe and blessed week. es to: Molly Ann Thompson, 3 noon chat with Meghann even isters on the candy thermometer, or until firm ball rain to come, unfortunately, so stage is reached. Remove from heat. Add vanil- February. Happy birthday to: we need to enjoy the outdoors though she told me that her hus- Sara Walls, 5 February; Sis Lucy while we can. band was sick with what they la and nuts and mix gently. Pour into buttered 8” GUEST HOUSE Spencer, 11 February; Emma Friday night, I attended Bo’s believed to be the flu. Get well square pan and cool. Turn out on board, mark off 1 Veasey 11 February; Mrs. Mary 10th birthday party at the old soon, Timmy. Most of Jason’s inch squares and cut. Wrap in wax paper. CLARA CATER Mitchell 12 February and Vern Ft. Hill gym. It’s really a good bunch has varying degrees of Sims, 12 February. place to hold parties, reunions the crud, too. I can imagine the Last week I visited with pa- and showers and the kids, young sales of Lysol and hand sanitiz- Our February Birthdays are tients at the Belle View Estates and old, had a great time. I ers has skyrocketed. Teresa Wiggam, Saturday, Feb. Rehab & Care Center. I vis- love going there because Ft. That’s my news for this week. Imagine The Difference You Can Make 8; Agnes Newton Monday, Feb. ited with Virgie Mae McCoy Hill class pictures from back Until next time, please, be hap- 17; Wafer Canada Thursday, and her sister; they were there in the 50’s until about 2003 are py, stay safe, stay well and al- Feb. 20; Nora Davis Monday, visiting their granddaughter. I DONATE YOUR CAR displayed all around the lobby. ways be thankful to God for His Feb.24 and Ila Starks, Thursday, chatted with Mrs. Bity Jones; Those pictures include those of many blessings in your life. 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BY JEFF YOUNG the Lady Wildcats still struggled two. Advance Correspondent in the quarter offensively scor- Returning home on Thursday, ing four points. Drew Central January 30 to face McGehee, the The Drew Central Pirates im- led at the half 18-7. Pirates trailed the Owls after the proved their overall record to Rison’s offense bounced back fi rst quarter 16-8. Neither team 14-6 and to 7-3 in 8-3A Confer- in the third quarter as the Lady could get an advantage in the sec- ence play after defeating Mc- Wildcats outscored Drew Cen- ond quarter as the quarter end in Ghee and Rison this past week. tral 11-8 in the quarter, however a tie with both teams scoring 14 Their 7-3 conference mark the Lady Pirates remained on top points with McGehee holding on keeps the Lady Pirates in second 26-18 heading into the fourth to a 30-22 lead at the half. place in the conference behind quarter. The Pirates were able to close 10-0 Helena. Drew Central was able to get the distance in the third quarter Hosting the McGehee Lady the best of Rison in the fourth outscoring McGehee 12-9 in the Owls on Thursday, January 30, quarter, outscoring Rison 19-13 quarter and trailed the Owls 39-34 in a game that was rescheduled in the quarter to take a 45-31 head into the fourth. Both teams due to recent storms. victory. produced their highest offense McGehee took control early Leading the way for Drew outputs of the contest in the fourth on the contest outscoring the Central was Darbee Forte with as Drew Central won the quarter Lady Pirates 20-10 in the first 15. Olivia Young added eight 27-24 with McGehee holding off quarter Drew Central’s defense and Michaela Binns scored six. the Pirates 63-61 for the victory. took control in the second quar- Gracie Connard scored five. Keli Travarus Shead led the way ter, holding McGehee to three Jo Stain scored three Rounding for the Pirates with 20 points fol- points while the Lady Pirate of- out the scoring was Samaria lowed by Trenton Eubanks with fense scored 11 but trailed Mc- Webb, Jaila Bunn, Jakayla Page, 19. Davian Mayo added eight, Gehee at the half 23-21. and Kayla Shaw with two points Stevon Hall with six, Grealin Drew Central continued the each. Thomas scored four, and Kevin hold the momentum in the third Stain and Jaden Golden rounded quarter outscoring the Lady Pirates Fall To McGehee, out the scoring with two each. Owls 14-10 in the quarter to Defeat DeWitt, Rison The Pirates bounced back on hold a 35-31 lead heading into Friday night against Rison scoring the final quarter of play The Drew Central Pirates 20 or more points in three of four In the fourth quarter, the Lady closed out the week with a 2-1 Pirate defense stood strong as record and a 12-8 overall record quarters to take a 76-51 victory. for the second time in the con- while remaining in second place In the fi rst quarter, the Pirates test they were able to hold Mc- behind Dumas in conference play. outscored Rison 20-2. Rison out- Gehee to three points in the Traveling to Dewitt on Tues- scored Drew Central 13-6 in the quarter. The Lady Pirate offense day, January 28, the Pirates were second quarter with Drew Central closed out the contest scoring 13 able to hold off the Dragons in the maintaining a 26-15 lead at the fourth quarter points to defeat fi rst quarter 16-12 with DeWitt half. McGehee 48-36. taking the second quarter 14-13 Drew Central’s offense added Leading the way for the Lady while Drew Central maintained a 21 points in the third while Rison Pirates was Olivia Young with 29-26 lead at the half. scored 16. Drew Central closed 22 points followed by Gracie A big third quarter by Drew out the contest scoring 29 fourth Connard and Darbee Forte with Central allowed the Pirates to quarter points with Rison scoring eight points each. Michaela put some distance between them- 20. Binns added six points, Jakay- selves and the Dragons by out- Leading the way was Kevin la Page scored two, and Keli Jo scoring DeWitt 20-7 in the quarter Stain with 25 points followed by Stain and Saniya Durden round- to take a 49-33 lead into the fi nal Travarus Shead with 18. Trenton ed out the scoring with one point quarter of play. Eubanks added 14, Jaden Golden each. DeWitt was able to score 13 with seven, Stevon Hall with six, Returning to action on Friday, points in the fi nal quarter, but and Ian Strickland and KJ Smith January 31, the Lady Pirates Drew Central put 16 on the board rounding out the scoring with played host to the Rison Lady to take a 65-46 victory. three each. Wildcats at Drew Central Gym- The Pirates were able to get Drew Central will return to ac- nasium. three players in double-digits in tion on Friday, Feb. 7 on the road Both teams could not get much the contest with Trenton Eubanks at McGehee and will play their going in the first quarter as the leading the way with 21 followed fi nal regular season home game Jeff young/Advance Monticellonian Lady Pirates outscored Rison by Stevon Hall with 16 and Jaden on Tuesday, Feb. 11 against Lake- Top: STEVON HALL slams one home against Rison. Hall was able to catch the rebound coming off the backboard 6-3. Drew Central was able to Golden with 15. Travarus Shead side. Drew Central will close out for the two handed slam.” Bottom: MICHAELA BINNS looks to drive under the basket against Rison. Binns record- double their output in the second added eight, Kevin Stain with the regular season on Thursday, ed back to back games with six points as the Lady Pirates improved to 7-3 in conference play. quarter scoring 12 points, but three, and Tristian Butler with Feb. 13 at Helena. Weevils snap six-game losing streak with win

BY JEFF YOUNG ern came back in the second half MacKenzie Tillman with 11 points. Monticello Billies improve Advance Correspondent to cut the lead as the teams battled Nina Kizzee added eight, Kay- back and forth down the stretch la Bradley and Jaida Muhammed The University of Arkansas at with UAM taking a 84-83 lead with with six each, and Pamela Bethel Monticello Boll Weevils snapped 10 seconds remaining on jumper by with two points. MeKaylan Hicks to 7-1 in conference play a six-game losing streak this past Marcus Gilbert but the Bulldogs’ rounded out the scoring with one week with a two-point, 70-68, win Kamden Gipson sealed the game point. at Northwestern Oklahoma. for Southwestern with a jumper UAM’s road struggles continued BY JEFF YOUNG win streak to fi ve games. Monticello will next face In a very competitive fi rst half with fi ve seconds remaining in the at Southwestern Oklahoma State, Advance Correspondent of play, neither team could gain no contest gave the Bulldogs a 85-84 dropping their second consecutive Magnolia at Dan Coston Fieldhouse on Friday, Feb. 7. After Magnolia, the Billies will play their fi - more than a fi ve-point lead as both victory. contest 68-60. The Monticello Billies have improved to 7-1 in teams would battle back to tie the UAM saw four players reach The Blossoms opened the con- nal road games of the regular season at Hamburg the 8-4A Conference with their only loss coming contest three different times in the double-digit points in the contest test with a fi ve-point lead taking on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and at Camden Fairview with Marcus Gilbert leading the to league leading Magnolia. half. the fi rst quarter 14-9. Southwestern on Friday, Feb. 14. Monticello will close out the The fi rst fi ve-point lead came way with 19, KJ Lesure with 16, came back to take the lead after Over the past games, Monticello has defeated with 13:25 remaining in the half Justin Slocum with 14, and Wan- outscoring UAM 23-11 in the sec- Hamburg at Dan Coston Fieldhouse, 45-27, War- regular season at home with Warren on Tuesday, after Marcus Gilbert connected on ya King with 10. Denzel McDuf- ond quarter to take a 32-25 lead at ren on the road by a score of 56-49 and another Feb. 18. a three-pointer gave UAM a 13-8 fey added nine, Austin Hardy with the half. road contest to Crossett with a score of 72-60. In The Lady Billies games will be before the eight, and Jeremiah Alexander and The Blossoms battled back in lead. Tuesday’s contest, Monticello was able to hold off Seniors boys contest. The Lady Billies remain Northwestern came back to tie Kwame McBean with four points the third quarter, outpacing the the contest at 13 with 12:34 re- each. Lady Bulldogs 22-17 to trail South- Star City at Star City by a score of 55-51. winless this season with an overall record of 0-20 maining in the half. Northwestern Blossoms Drop Two On The western 49-47 heading into the fi - With the wins, Monticello has extended their and 0-8 in conference play. pushed their lead to fi ve points with Road nal quarter of play. The Blossoms a three-pointer by Cole Jones at the The Cotton Blossoms got off to continued to play the Lady Bull- 10:20 mark. a rocky start on their four-game dogs tight in the fourth quarter but UAM’s Austin Hardy cut the road stretch dropping the fi rst two Southwestern was able to extend lead to two off a jumper in the contest to Northwestern Oklahoma their lead to eight points after out paint, but another three-pointer by State and Southwestern Oklahoma scoring UAM 19-13 to take a 68- Baseball Weevils open Jones increased Northwestern’s State. 60 victory. lead back to fi ve. Against Northwestern, the Blos- Leading the way for UAM was UAM took the lead at the 4:46 soms and Lady Rangers were tied Berniezha Tidwell and Dezirae mark after a jumper by KJ Lesure, 11 at the end of the fi rst quarter but King with 17 points each. Kayla a dunk by Justin Slocum, and a Northwestern came back to gain an Bradley added nine, Nina Kizzee season 0-3 in Houston jumper in the paint gave the Wee- eight point advantage by the end of with six, Shania Smith scored four, vils a 26-25 lead. the half after outscoring UAM 26- and Jaida Muhammed added three. Both teams exchanged the lead 18 in the second quarter to take a Lynah Bontiff and Mekaylan Hicks BY JEFF YOUNG first double for UAM on the sea- top of the ninth to take the con- up until 1:52 remained in the half 37-29 lead into the half. rounded out the scoring with two Advance Correspondent son. test 6-3. when UAM took the fi nal lead of The Lady Rangers outscored points each. Competing in their second In the final contest of the invi- the half at 31-30 before extending UAM once again in the third UAM will conclude their road The 2020 baseball season is game of the invitational, the tational, UAM dropped its third the lead to four, 35-31, to close out quarter by a score of 11-9 to take trip this coming week with game officially underway as the Uni- Weevils dropped their second straight contest, 8-3, to 18th the half. a 48-38 lead into the fi nal quarter at Harding and Henderson State. versity of Arkansas at Monticel- game of the season to Flagler ranked Millersville. After tying the contest at 37 of play. Northwestern continued to The Teams will face Harding on lo Weevils traveled to Houston, after Flagler scored three runs Millersville got on the board with 18:00 remaining in the game, build on the lead outscoring UAM Thursday, Feb. 6 with the Blos- Texas for a three-game stretch at in the top of the ninth inning to first with a four-run first inning UAM would retake the lead and 20-13 in the fi nal quarter to take a soms tipoff scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Minute Maid Park in the Hous- take a 6-3 victory. followed by a three-run second hold it until Northwestern tied the 68-51 victory. The game at Henderson will be on ton Astros Winter Invitational. Flagler got on the board first contest at 56 at the 6:34 mark. Leading the way for UAM was Saturday, Feb. 8 with a 1 p.m. tip Coming into the season ranked with a single run in first inning. inning for a 7-0 lead. Berniezha Tidwell with 17 and Northwestern took the lead with scheduled. at 21, the Weevils first contest UAM came back in the bottom UAM got on the board in the 2:01 remaining with both teams of the season was against the half of the inning with Thomp- top half of the third inning after exchanging the lead until Lesure a walk by Audy Clary scored tied the contest with :50 remaining 23rd ranked Colorado School of son reaching base on UAM’s Piraino. UAM added two more and gave the Weevils the lead, 69- Mines. first hit of the game and Andrew 68, on the next free throw. Slocum After four scoreless innings, Piraino recorded his first RBI of runs, one in the fifth, and one in would seal the contest for UAM at Colorado got on the board first the season driving in Thompson. the sixth to cut the lead to 7-3. the free throw line after hitting one after a home run by Colorado’s After five scoreless innings, Millersville added the final run of two to give the Weevils the 70- Dylan McDermott connect on Flagler retook the lead with a of the contest in the bottom of 68 win. a single shot off UAM pitcher two-run seventh inning for a 3-1 the eighth for the 8-3 win. Leading the way for UAM was Matt Lundh. Colorado would lead, but UAM came back in The Weevils will next see KJ Lesure with a 30-point perfor- add one more run in the contest the bottom half of the inning to action at Weevils Field hosting mance. Marcus Gilbert added 13, in the bottom half of the eighth tie the contest at three. Hodson Augustana University on a dou- Denzel McDuffey added seven, after UAM walked in a runner. Hopkins led off with a single ble-header on Saturday, Febru- Justin Slocum with eight, Wanya Colorado would close out the followed by Dylan Borman to ary 8, and again with a single King with and Austin Hardy round- contest in the top half of the place the runners on second and ed out the scoring with six ninth to take the 2-0 win. third. Cole Muckleroy connect- game on Sunday, Feb. 9. Satur- Traveling to Weatherford, Okla- Lundh was credited for the ed for a line drive that was mis- day’s contest is scheduled for 12 homa for the second game of a Jeff Young/Advance-Monticellonian p.m. with first pitch scheduled at four-road game stretch to face loss in the contest after striking handled allowing Hopkins and MARCUS GILBERT scored 11 points in UAM’s loss to Southwestern Okla- out seven batters giving up one Borman to score. 11 a.m. on Sunday. Southwestern Oklahoma State, the homa State. 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