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BY ASHLEY FOREMAN er, CVS Caremark, dropped what it by these changes, which impacts [email protected] would pay for a fi ve-day supply to Pharmacy Pharmacy their bottom line and could lead about $36. Generic Buys Drug For Generic Phenergan Buys Drug For to these local pharmacies closing Cuts to reimbursements paid to “The cost for pharmacies to buy their doors. Investigators and at- local pharmacies for prescriptions the drug from wholesalers is about Tamiflu $91.23 Suppositories $615.00 torneys have requested information fi lled for Blue Cross Blue Shield $90,” Pace said. “In mid-January, ° ° pertinent to establishing if the re- customers are sometimes below CVS Caremark increased its reim- 25mg imbursement rate change triggers the cost the pharmacy pays for the bursement to about $75, but some provisions of Arkansas’s Deceptive drug. At a meeting of the Arkan- pharmacies are likely still refusing Insurance PBM PBM Pays Insurance PBM PBM Pays Trade Practices Act. sas Health Insurance Marketplace to dispense it when the reimburse- Pays PBM Keeps Pharmacy Pays PBM Keeps Pharmacy The Attorney General’s offi ce Oversite Subcommittee of the Ar- ment is below their cost. It’s a real °°°°said they will continue to aggres- kansas Legislature last week, phar- tough situation.” $132.61 $96.38 $36.23 $869.06 $844.06 $25.00 sively investigate the PBMs re- macists told the lawmakers that the Arkansas Attorney General Les- ° ° sponsible and requests that any cit- reimbursements for antiviral drugs lie Rutledge announced that she izen harmed by these rate changes and other medications provided has demanded information from Pharmacy Pharmacy contact the offi ce. to many Arkansas Blue Cross and CVS Caremark, a Pharmacy Bene- While these changes are affect- Blue Shield customers, including fi t Manager (PBM), after reviewing Loses Loses ing every pharmacy in the state, Arkansas Works enrollees, were complaints of plummeting medica- $55.00 $590.00 it is the independent pharmacies slashed January. 1. tion reimbursement rates paid to that are being hit the hardest. In Monticello pharmacists Nikki local pharmacies. Photo courtesy of Arkansas Pharmacist Association Drew County, City Drug and The Hood and Brian Smith were pres- “The change in reimbursement Prescription Pad are the only two ent at the meeting along with State rates by the Pharmacy Benefi t LOW REIMBURSEMENTS The graphic above shows how pharmacies get paid and funds are distribuited PBM independent pharmacies still in Rep. LeAnne Burch. Managers has hurt Arkansans in on two common medications. business. Scott Pace, chief executive of the every community across the state,” “This is not only an issue for pa- Arkansas Pharmacists Association, said Attorney General Rutledge. cover the actual cost of the medica- and dictate reimbursement amounts Health Insurance Marketplace. In tients, it is an issue for tax payers said that some pharmacists started “Local pharmacists are critical tions. When public health is threat- on each prescription. Earlier this roughly 20 percent of prescription as well,” Brian Smith, owner of refusing to dispense the generic members of Arkansas’s communi- ened, all Arkansans suffer.” year, the Attorney General began fi lls, reimbursement rates dropped The Prescription Pad said. “Ev- version of the fl u drug Tamifl u af- ties. Due to these changes, phar- PBMs, like CVS Caremark, are reviewing reports that CVS Care- lower than purchase costs accord- eryone who collects a pay check ter Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue macists are facing tough decisions the go-between for health insur- mark reduced its reimbursement ing to reports. Local pharmacists Shield’s pharmacy benefi ts manag- because the reimbursements do not ance companies and pharmacies rate for pharmacies in the Arkansas are forced to cover loss caused See PHARMACY Page 6A Incumbent County Clerk HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY seeking reelection in 2018
Drew County Clerk Lyna Gulledge said. Since taking offi ce, Gulledge has announced that she she has been involved with the As- will seek re-election to an eighth sociation of Arkansas Counties, a term in the upcoming May 22 state organization which provides Democratic primary. “The coun- training and legislative support ty clerk’s offi ce is responsible for for the various county elected of- many different jobs,” Gulledge fi cials. Gulledge has served on the explained. “Some of those things, AAC’s legislative board, helping like conducting to craft legislation that the asso- elections, keep- ciation then proposed to the state ing voter rolls house and senate. Also at the state updated, fi ling level, Gulledge has been active in documents in the Arkansas Association of Coun- probate cas- ty Clerks, serving in the follow- es and issuing ing leadership positions: secretary marriage li- from 2006-2011, second vice pres- GULLEDGE censes, are very ident in 2012-2013, fi rst vice presi- visible to the dent in 2014-2015, and president in public. But my 2016-2017. She was also a part of deputies and I perform many oth- the clerks’ association’s legislative er jobs as well – things like paying committee, helping draft legisla- the county’s bills, handling payroll tion to benefi t and improve county and tax payments, keeping an offi - clerks’ offi ces across the state. cial record of all quorum court pro- Gulledge has been married to Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian ceedings, preparing appropriation her husband, Greg, for 18 years. CHOCOLATE, FLOWERS AND BEARS, OH MY! Local gift shops and fl orists prepared feverishly Monday and Tuesday getting ready for the Valentine’s ordinances, coordinating the meet- Greg is employed as a salesman Day rush on Wednesday, Feb. 14. ings of both the election commis- for Amerimex. They have one sion and equalization boards, and son, James, who is a fi fth-grader at working closely with each of the Drew Central. She is a member of other offi ces to prepare the budget the Church of Christ. each year. There are a lot of moving “It has truly been a pleasure to parts.” serve the citizens of Drew County Her years of experience as clerk, as county clerk,” said Gulledge. “I 2018 Seark Business and Enterprise Development and as a deputy in the clerk’s offi ce hope you all will consider my ex- prior to being elected, give her the perience and knowledge of the job background and knowledge need- as you go to the polls, and I sincere- Conference to be held at UAM campus in March ed to make sure all of the clerk’s ly ask for your continued support responsibilities are carried out, and vote.” Special to the Advance and resources needed to start and ited to, building effective partner- are invited to attend this unique expand their businesses. ships, securing capital, developing opportunity. You will engage with Reinvigorating and retooling ru- Hosted by the Arkansas Eco- business plans and selling goods other business owners, receive help FUNDRAISING FOR THE SHOOTING SPORTS ral communities are hot topics in nomic Development Commission, and services to the government. with research and business plan- Arkansas these days and will be AHDC, Arkansas Procurement As- Join us at 8:30 am for a “Lenders ning, learn how to increase your thoroughly discussed at an upcom- sistance Center of the University Roundtable Breakfast,” where par- networking results and learn to do ing regional conference to be held of Arkansas Agriculture Cooper- ticipants will network with local, re- more business with government and in Monticello, Arkansas. Funded ative Extension Offi ce, Arkansas gional and statewide lenders. Lend- private industry. Mr. Mike Preston, by Arkansas Department of Work- Small Business and Technology ers confi rmed to participate include Director of the Arkansas Economic force Services, Arkansas Human Development Center, Drew County Arkansas Economic Development Development Commission will be Development Corporation (AHDC) Chamber of Commerce, University Commission, Citizens the luncheon speaker. He brings a and United States Department of of Arkansas at Monticello, and the Bank, Communities Unlimited, wealth of experience as an economic Agriculture, Rural Development, U.S. Small Business Administra- FORGE, Monticello Bank, Union development leader in Arkansas and the 2018 Southeast Arkansas Busi- tion, the conference will be held Bank…and MORE will be invited. Florida. Since coming to Arkansas, ness & Enterprise Development Friday, March 2, 2018 from 8:30am Lunch will also be provided. he has helped over 300 companies Conference, will bring together – 2:00pm in the Fine Arts Center Current business owners and locate or expand here, encouraged approximately 20 private, state, – Spencer Gallery, located on the those just getting started, youth investment of more than $7 billion federal and nonprofi t organizations campus of the University of Arkan- entrepreneurs, business and tech- and helped create over 16,000 jobs. with a singular goal of equipping sas at Monticello, 346 University nical school students, apprentices, small business owners and aspiring Drive, Monticello, Arkansas 71656. veterans and community and eco- entrepreneurs with the tools, skills Topics will include but are not lim- nomic development professionals, The City of Monticello will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of President’s day. Annual Chamber/MEDC banquet tickets available Monday’s trash route The annul Chamber/MEDC Awards Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, in the University Center at will run on Wednesday, Anette Buzzell/Advance Monticellonian the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Dr. Robert Steele, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Offi cer, Feb. 21. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, will be the keynote speaker for the banquet. In addition, cast members from the FRIENDS OF THE NRA The Drew County Friends of the NRA fundraising highly anticipated Aladdin, Jr. Musical will be performing at the banquet, to give local residents a preview of the dinner and auction was a huge success last Thursday. The Drew County upcoming production. Banquet tickets are still available by calling the chamber offi ce at (870) 367-6741. Banquet INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Country Club was fi lled with spectators and gun enthusiast for an evening ticket prices are $25 each or a reserved table seating eight for $250. Call (870) 367-6741 by Wednesday, Feb. 21 Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B of food, fellowship and an auction. Proceeds raised that night went to help to purchase tickets. Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C youth shooting sports in Southeast Arkansas. Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B OUR 147TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER 7 • 20 PAGES Subscribe Today! QHZVVSRUWVFODVVLÀHGV SHU Special to the Advance two or four-year college or univer- More information about these sity in the state of Arkansas and other scholarships is available Little Rock, – Starting Feb. 1 • Elizabeth G. Redman Republi- online at arcf.org/scholarships. more than 200 scholarships are can Party of Arkansas Scholarship “Since 1976, the Community available for eligible Arkansas Endowment, for students who are Foundation has partnered with in- students through Arkansas Com- members of or active in the Repub- dividuals and organizations who munity Foundation. 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Some scholar- the Republican Party of Arkansas. fosters smart giving to improve ships are designated for graduates • Merwin T. and Agnes Bowman communities. The Community of a particular high school or those Nursing Scholarship Endowment, Foundation offers tools to help Ar- Special to the Advance who plan to attend a particular for students seeking a Bachelor of kansans protect, grow and direct FOR A GOOD CAUSE Drew Central Elementary and Middle Schools participated in the “Changing a Life” project college. Others are based on ex- Science in Nursing or equivalent their charitable dollars as they learn for Heifer International by collecting pocket change to donate. The donations will go to buy animals for families tracurricular activities or intended degree from a qualifi ed and recog- more about community needs. By in other countries. Heifer International then teaches the families how to use the animals to help their families. The college majors. nized institution of higher learning making grants and sharing knowl- students raised $436 with Ms. Cossey’s Kindergarten Class raising the most money. Drew Central partners with Scholarships with statewide eli- or licensing as a Registered Nurse edge, the Community Foundation SEARK Reading Council for this project. gibility include: under applicable state law supports charitable programs that • Anne Pressly Scholarship En- • Poultry Federation Scholarship work for Arkansas and partners to dowment, to memorialize the lega- Fund, for students interested in pur- create new initiatives that address 100 PERCENT PASS RATE cy of Anne Pressly and support the suing a degree related to the poultry the gaps. Since 1976, the Commu- education of young women who industry, and attending a school in nity Foundation has provided more plan to pursue a career in Journal- the University of Arkansas system, than $179 million in grants and ism Arkansas State University sys- partnered with thousands of Ar- • Arkansas Service Memorial tem, Arkansas Tech University or kansans to help them improve our Scholarship Endowment, for stu- Southern Arkansas University neighborhoods, our towns and our dents who are children of Arkan- • Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. Memo- entire state. Contributions to the sans who lost their life in service in rial Scholarship Endowment, pro- Community Foundation, its funds the state, nation or community vides scholarships through Amer- and any of its 28 affi liates are fully • AT&T War Memorial Scholar- ican Cancer Society, Little Rock tax deductible. ship Fund, for Arkansas veterans to people whose lives have been enrolling full-time at an accredited affected by cancer 5K scheduled for March 3 at UAM SPECIAL TO THE ADVANCE purchase of adaptive physical Dr. Suzanna Guizar, assistant MONTICELLO, — A 5K fun education equipment for special professor of exercise science, at run to benefit special needs chil- needs children with the Drew (870) 460-1262 or guizar@ua- dren in Drew County is sched- County Consortium. mont.edu. uled for Saturday, March 3 at the Registration begins at 8 a.m. University of Arkansas at Mon- in the lower parking lot at the UAM Media Services photo ticello. John F. 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Children can’t distinguish not refl ect this view. expenses, jobs, and responsibilities are learned only student activities going on in Monticello last Satur- between when you are serious and when you say as children get older. Children are very perceptive. day. Elementary through high school students from something impulsively, without thinking. A single comment can stay with a child for the rest of his or They know when you are angry or frustrated. Chil- your childhood. Your parents may have said things all of southeast Arkansas participated in basketball her life. If you doubt this, I’m sure you can remem- dren will automatically assume that they must have tournament games, a chess tournament, a robotics ber a number of statements made to you when you to you that had a big negative impact. If this is the case, you need to be all the more careful not to treat done something wrong to cause your distress. tournament, and the Regional Archery Tournament were younger. For this reason, you must never take out your frus- Children believe what you tell them, especially your children the same way. Something that had a that was sponsored in part by the Arkansas Game deleterious impact on you will have the same effect trations on your children. Don’t snap at them or put and Fish Commission. I was able to catch parts of with regard to their self-image. They consider you all knowing. How a child feels about himself will infl u- on your children. them down. Don’t tell them they don’t understand the robotics and archery competitions and was so ence him for his entire life. Furthermore, it can affect Until the cycle is broken, negative behavior will what you are going through. They will feel there is impressed and proud of the enthusiasm, dedication his relationships with others as well as determining be passed on for generations. Raising a child is an something wrong with them. immense responsibility; you infl uence the type of and expertise they displayed. Thanks to the parents, how he treats his own children. Tell your children you love them. Praise them person they become. It’s imperative to tell your family members, teachers and volunteers that make You have a signifi cant responsibility to your chil- children things to build their self-esteem, enhance often. When they do something wrong, explain what these opportunities available. dren. Your objective is to encourage and make them believe in themselves. Avoid belittling comments their self-image, and enable them to recognize their they should have done and why. Make your children You may have seen a Boy Scout or two in uniform which will cause feelings of defi ciency. unlimited potential. feel important and part of the family. Teach by exam- around the district on Sunday. Troop 67 and a Pack Unfortunately, many parents are not fully aware I cringe when I hear an angry parent telling a child ple. Think before you speak. Never act out of anger. 69 Cub Scout observed Boy Scout Sunday at Monti- of the permanent impact they have on their children. they are no good or will never amount to anything. Insulate your children from the realities of the adult cello’s First United Methodist Church, serving during Parents will impulsively say things out of anger or Children will fi nd a way to live up to your expecta- world. They will be dealing with them soon enough. tions. A child who is repeatedly told that she is stupid both services as greeters, ushers, liturgist and acolyte. frustration they really don’t mean. But a damaging Bryan is the author of “Dare to Live Without statement, once uttered, can be burned into a child’s will rarely do well in school. A child who is told he Limits.” Contact Bryan at [email protected] or This troop has been sponsored by FUMC for more mind forever. Your child can’t discern the motives is inferior to his siblings or other children will be an than 50 years. Congratulations to all the southeast behind your comments. Even if you apologize, your underachiever. visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com Ó 2018 Arkansas young men that put in the effort to be part child still remembers what was said. Children want your attention. A child who is Bryan Golden of this exceptional program and Perhaps you are carrying emotional baggage from ignored will do anything to be noticed. If being good the many leaders that generously volunteer their time to help shape the character of young men in all Big Six to be of our scouting programs. Special congratulations to Troop 67’s newly honored Eagle Scouts: Joey discussed in LEANNE Holland, Noah Minchew, Cole BURCH Nash, and Caleb Whitehurst. I fi scal session ARKANSAS encourage you to check out Troop HOUSE REPORT 67’s Facebook page for inspiration Virtually all of the discussion and some great photos. during the 2018 fi scal session of the With the start of the 2018 Fiscal Session this week, legislature will be about the budgets in many budget matters will be in the news. I want to the categories commonly referred to as remind everyone how the budget process in our state the “Big Six.” Fiscal sessions begin on the second works. Monday of February in even-num- Although we may pass hundreds of appropriations bered years. This year that is February for various agencies, those bills do not necessarily 12. dictate the budget. The appropriation is the authority The “Big Six” categories are granted by the General Assembly to spend money institutions of higher education, public schools, the under the control of the State of Arkansas. Almost all Department of appropriations require a ¾ majority in both chambers. Human Services, The Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) guides the the Department budget and is typically one of the last items passed of Health, the every session. Department of Correction and To craft the Revenue Stabilization Act, the legisla- the Department ture with consultation with the Governor: EDDIE of Community • Determines the maximum general revenue Correction. support to be distributed over the next fi scal year CHEATHAM Their budgets • Determines the maximum amount each gen- ARKANSAS account for about SENATE REPORT eral revenue fund is to receive from general revenues 94 percent of general revenue for the next fi scal year spending, which is the state’s main • Determines the number of priority categories discretionary account. Almost all state (A,B,C…) Advocating for Arkansas’ agriculture general revenue comes from sales • Sets the minimum level of support required taxes and income taxes and amounts for each general fund and designates it as “A” As the economy continues to grow producers, including trade missions to fi rst-hand the issues facing our famers to more than $5.6 billion a year. State government spends a lot • Sets the next level of support for each fund in Arkansas, it is important to remem- Cuba and China and Europe. and ranchers. ber that agriculture continues to be our As a result, we’ve brought back a more each year because it administers and designates it as the next priority (A-1 or B) Earlier this week, I spent a couple Number 1 industry. Today, I want to handful of Chinese companies that will days in New York pitching our state to numerous programs funded by the • Continues the steps until the maximum level take a moment to thank our farmers for directly benefi t our cotton and timber companies as a great place to do busi- federal government. Last year federal is reached all they do for Arkansas. Farming isn’t industries. And shortly after I returned ness. While I was there, I gave several matching funds accounted for almost As revenues fl ow, agencies are funded in order of easy, but important work never is. from Cuba, the Cuban government interviews to editors, reporters and $10 billion in Arkansas. Also, state government has several program priorities, with category A being funded fi rst. I grew up on a poultry and cattle farm ordered 4,500 tons of poultry from anchors from different national news and, as a boy, I saw the hard work it Arkansas companies. special revenue accounts, which come In the event that A priorities are fully funded, reve- organizations touting our economic took to make a living As governor, not only do I make it a development efforts. Those interviews from dedicated taxes. The largest spe- nues begin to fl ow to the next category and so on. off the farm. priority to stay abreast of the challenges are an effective way to spread the good cial revenue account comes from mo- In the event that state revenues fall short of ex- I’ve seen fi rst-hand that our farming community faces, but I word about Arkansas. tor fuels taxes and fees on large trucks, pectations, the chief fi scal offi cer can order any cuts. what it takes to plant, have been — and will continue to be — One of the subjects of interest to which pay for highway construction Any budget cuts would begin in reverse order. raise and harvest a vocal advocate for Arkansas agricul- reporters was NAFTA – the North and maintenance. Highway revenue a crop. I know the ture on the national and international American Free Trade Agreement – makes up about 67 percent of all the The state adopted this method of budgeting in 1945 challenge of raising stage. After all, farming isn’t just a state’s special revenue accounts. as a way to prevent defi cit spending, reduce funding which needs to be modernized but its livestock to maturity pastime for Arkansans but rather a vital continuance is essential for Arkansas Other special revenues include instability due to a changing economy, and assure ASA for market. More im- part of who we are as a state. and the rest of the nation. My message fees and dedicated taxes that fund portantly, I know the That’s why, at the National Gover- specifi c programs in the Insurance agencies had an even cash fl ow. HUTCHINSON was clear: As the United States con- I will keep you updated throughout this session. work and investment nor’s Association meeting last summer, siders the future of NAFTA, the nation Department, Parks and Tourism, the GOVERNOR’S our farmers carry out I took the opportunity to stress the must be careful that it does not harm Department of Environmental Quality When the RSA is drafted, it will be posted on the REPORT every day. importance of agricultural trade for global trade. Arkansas must be able to and the State Police. House website. Arkansas’s agricul- our state with President Trump. It’s the continue its access to North American State offi cials and legislators also Remember you can watch the entire House fl oor ture has a $20 billion economic impact reason I met with Vice President Pence take into account cash revenue when in the state each year. And that number to discuss North American trade. And markets unimpeded by unfair trade bar- proceedings live at www.arkansashouse.org. You can riers, which would infl ict serious harm they prepare and adopt budgets. has the potential to grow. it’s why my offi ce facilitated two visits The single largest source of state also fi nd previous recorded sessions on our website on Arkansas’s agriculture, retail and Since I took offi ce in 2015, I’ve from the U.S. Department of Agricul- cash revenue is tuition and fees paid under the Video Library section. traveled the globe to help open addition- ture Secretary Sonny Perdue in less than manufacturing sectors. See HUTCHINSON Page 5A by students at state-supported colleges It is such an honor and privilege to serve as your al markets for our state’s agricultural a year so he could see — and hear — and universities. Those cash revenues Representative. Please let me know how I can assist account for more than 95 percent of all you. Should you have any particular questions during cash revenue and amount to more than the Fiscal Session, please reach out to me on my $5.8 billion. State parks also collect fees that are email at [email protected]. I can also DOJ needs to restore Critical Grant funding considered cash funds, as do regulato- be reached on Facebook @BurchforArkansas. See ry boards and commissions. my website: leanneburch.com for ongoing infor- The role of law enforcement is chang- enforcement agencies rely on. like Arkansas, scrambling to continue When all sources of state revenue mation, too. My phone number is (870) 460-0773. ing. Today we ask the men and women The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding crucial safety programs. were added up last year, including Email is the best way to reach me during the Fiscal who serve and protect (Byrne JAG) program was created more In the Natural State, Byrne JAG helps general revenue, federal matching Session. I look forward to hearing from you. our communities to than a decade ago to help states and fund multi-jurisdictional programs like funds, cash revenue and special rev- perform a variety of local law enforcement agencies purchase Drug Task Forces. In a meeting recently enue, they totaled almost $30 billion. roles from emergency essential equipment and support drug in Washington, Arkansas Drug Director The 35 senators and 100 representa- response to public treatment and enforcement activities. It is Kirk Lane said limited funds threaten the tives will distribute that money during ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN safety and commu- the largest source of federal justice fund- ability of the task forces to accomplish the 2018 fi scal session, which will nity outreach. As a ing to provide law enforcement offi cers their missions. This spring, matching probably last 30 days. member of the Senate with the tools and training to protect our funds from the state will run dry, so Fiscal sessions can be extended by Serving Drew County since 1870 Law Enforcement communities. unless DOJ releases Byrne JAG funds, a 75 percent vote of both the Senate JOHN Caucus, I am commit- Arkansas law enforcement agencies the critical work done by offi cers who and House chambers, but under the TOM WHITE ...... Publisher BOOZMAN ted to supporting our have received millions of dollars through are a part of these task forces to fi ght the constitution it can be extended only offi cers and advo- this program to support training, person- once, by no more than 15 days. There- U.S. SENATE opioid epidemic and other drug abuses HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor REPORT cating for policies nel, equipment, supplies and information will be out of business. fore, the longest a fi scal session can and resources to help sharing. Our state is eligible for more Law enforcement leaders across the last is 45 days. ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer them successfully than $2 million in funding from Fiscal state have similar concerns. The Byrne Only appropriation bills may be in- Published each Wednesday by: carry out their missions. This is why I Year 2017. Unfortunately, DOJ has fro- JAG program is vital to supporting their troduced. They authorize spending by recently called on Attorney General Jeff zen payments nationwide because some DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. agencies and combating drug problems state agencies. There is a mechanism Sessions to restore critical Department of communities and states are violating fed- 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Justice (DOJ) funding that Arkansas law eral immigration law. This leaves states See BOOZMAN Page 5A See CHEATHAM Page 5A (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. 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Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | 5A DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION EHC to off er scholarship The Drew County Extension in the counselor’s offi ces at Mon- Homemakers Clubs will be offer- ticello High School, Drew Central ing one $1,000 scholarship for the High School, and the Financial Aid 2018- 2019 college year to one Offi ce of University of Arkansas student who is a Drew County at Monticello. Forms can also be resident, and who will be attend- obtained at the Drew County Ex- ing the University of Arkansas at tension Offi ce in the Drew County Monticello. The scholarship will Courthouse. be available at the rate of $500 per All prospective and current semester and may be applied to tui- UAM students are eligible to apply tion, books, and/or room and board. regardless of race, color, national Payment will be made to the Uni- origin, sex, age or disability. All versity of Monticello upon proof of applications must be received by registration for each semester. March 17, 2018. Application forms are available Local students receive honors Special to the Advance Morgan Baugh and Kayla Hen- ry, of Monticello, made the 2017 Ouachita Baptist University has Dean’s List. announced their 2017 fall Presi- Missouri University of Science dent’s List and Dean’s List. and Technology announces the To be named to the President’s names of students who made the List, a student must compile a 4.0 honor list for the Fall 2017 semes- Photo courtesy of Jody Gladden grade point average and be classi- ter. COL. DAVID LOVE CHAPTER, DAR met Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Monticello Library. Jordyn Nowlen and Reagan Gardner read their DAR Good Citizen fi ed as a full-time student, with a To be included on the honor list, Essays to the membership. The MIS Choir, under the direction of Ms. Haley Greer performed three patriot songs in addition to leading the Chapter and minimum of 12 academic hours. students must have carried a min- visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Star Spangled Banner. Pictured above (from left to right) Jody Gladden, Regent, Janette Halley Ryburn, of Monticello, imum of 12 hours and had grade Adair, Jamie Cathey, Reagan Gardner, Sheila Gardner, Jordyn Nowlen, Elizabeth Nowlen and Presley Nowlen. made the 2017 President’s List. point averages of 3.2 or above out To be named to the Dean’s List, a of a possible 4.0. student must compile at least a 3.5 Jeremy Scott Weih, a senior grade point average and be classi- aerospace engineering major was ADH announces opening of Arkansas Lifeline Call Center fi ed as a full-time student, with a named to last semester’s honor list. minimum of 12 academic hours. Special to the Advance states without an in-state call lessness, or they just want to org” www.chat.suicidepreven- center, which meant that calls talk.” tionlifeline.org. • The Drew County Quorum Court Little Rock – The Arkansas were being answered out of the Suicide is the leading cause The ADH Injury and Vio- CALENDAR meets at 6 p.m. every third Monday Department of Health (ADH) state. of violent death in Arkansas. In lence Prevention Section works at the District Court building, 107 has officially opened the Ar- “We are pleased to offer this 2016, there were 546 suicide to prevent suicides through ed- Continued from Page 2A East Jackson Street. kansas Lifeline Call Center, important in-state service for deaths, which is more than ucation, resources, and aware- • At 5:30 p.m. on the fi rst Thursday which is now answering calls Arkansans,” said Dr. Nathaniel double the amount of homi- ness. To learn more about the ings are open to the public. of every month, the Southeast Ar- made in Arkansas to the Na- Smith, ADH Director and State cides that year. Sixty-seven of trainings and resources that are • The city of Monticello Parks and kansas Regional Library, Monticello tional Suicide Prevention Life- Health Officer. “Callers in those deaths were youth ages available for your group, busi- Recreation Commission meets at Branch hosts a canvas painting line at 1-800-273-8255. crisis will be able to speak to 10-24. ness, or school, visit HYPER- 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of class. The cost is $10. The class is someone here in Arkansas who Veterans can access the Vet- LINK “http://www.healthy.ar- each month at City Hall, 203 West open to adults and children. Those The opening of the call cen- Gaines Avenue. ter was mandated by Act 811 has a strong understanding of eran Crisis Line by calling the kansas.gov/programs-services/ interested are asked to call or go • The city of Monticello Finance by the library to sign up for one of of the 2017 legislative session. the resources available in the national line at 1-800-273- topics/suicide-prevention” Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the This is the first call center for state. This number is available 8255 and pressing 1. Anyone http://www.healthy.arkansas. the 20 spots. The library is located second Tuesday of each month at at 114 West Jeff erson Avenue and the national line to be oper- for many reasons - whether a can also text the crisis line by gov/programs-services/topics/ City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. ated by a state health depart- person is contemplating sui- sending TALK to 741741, or suicide-prevention. the phone number is 870-367-8584. • The Monticello City Council meets The library is open from 9 a.m. to ment in the nation. Previous- cide or is having feelings of chat online at “http://www. at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of anxiousness, depression, hope- chat.suicidepreventionlifeline. 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday ly, Arkansas was one of two each month at City Hall, 203 West and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gaines Avenue. Saturday. offi cers. constitutional amendment establishing and Canada consume nearly 30 BOOZMAN The tradition of courageous CHEATHAM yearly sessions, with the sessions in HUTCHINSON percent of all U.S. rice exports. public service is carried on today even-numbered years devoted solely I have always stood with our Continued from Page 4A by the men and women who keep Continued from Page 4A to fi scal issues. Our fi rst fi scal session Continued from Page 4A famers, and I will continue to ad- communities across the country was in 2010. vocate for their interests, because and violent crime in Arkansas. safe and who are always ready for fi ling other types of bills, however, The major topic of controversy That message is especially their interests are our interests. DOJ needs to reconsider with- and willing to respond to a call it is diffi cult to do and requires an ex- during this year’s fi scal session is ex- important when you look at the When Arkansas’s agriculture holding these funds because of the for help. We need to continue traordinary majority in both chambers pected to be a familiar one - renewed statistics. In 2016, Arkansas’s ag- industry succeeds, our state long-term negative consequences our commitment to ensuring they to even introduce a non-appropriation funding of the Medicaid program. ricultural exports to Mexico and succeeds. to the safety of our communities. have the tools and the resources bill. Passage of the appropriation for Med- Canada alone, including poultry, I am grateful for the farmers Denying these resources is coun- they need to do their jobs so they Historically, the legislature met just icaid requires a 75 percent majority in rice, soybeans and cotton, totaled and ranchers who built agriculture terproductive to fi ghting crime. can return home to their families. every other year in odd-numbered both chambers. That means it needs $357 million. Our total exports into our top industry and for those Byrne JAG is an investment in our It’s time that DOJ does its part to years. They generally last about 90 support from 75 House members and worldwide in 2016 came in at who keep it there. safety and our law enforcement make this a reality. days. Arkansas voters approved a 27 senators. $1 billion. 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Nate Todd, director of the nomic impact of $6.3 billion and ernor Hutchinson’s intention when Arkansas Department of Veter- stock agriculture, according to provides for more than 28,000 he pushed for Arkansas Works, in- the event’s organizers. ans Affairs. “Veterans come from stead of helping take care of Arkan- Set for 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at a problem-solving culture of our jobs. Forestry is a significant sans that cannot take care of them- the John F. Gibson Universi- military. Veterans are self-dis- and growing aspect of our state’s selves, we are lining the pockets of ty Center at the UA-Monticello ciplined, they are self-starters agriculture industry and we are corporate PBM’s.” campus, the summit will offer and early risers. It sounds to me looking forward to making veter- Up until Jan. 25, these low re- All photos by Ashley Foreman/Advance-Monticellonian panel discussions and speakers like they are good candidates for ans aware of available resources imbursements to the pharmacists CITY DRUG that will help prepare military the farming and forestry pro- and career opportunities in this only affected Arkansas Works or veterans for potential careers in fession.”Arkansas Sec. of Ag- field.” Obamacare patients. Since then, the agriculture field, while edu- riculture Wes Ward sees strong The UAM School of Forestry PBM’s, specifi cally CVS Care- cating them about employment opportunities for veterans in ag- and Natural Resources is nation- mark, has expanded their low reim- opportunities that surround the riculture. ally recognized, and includes the bursements to all types of patients agriculture industry, Arkansas’ “Arkansas has a large and according to Hood and Smith. largest business sector. highly trained veteran popula- University of Arkansas Forestry Most recently, all pharmacies The combined impact from tion, with skills that are well Resource Center, which provides have seen a drastic increase in re- Arkansas agriculture is more suited for careers in agriculture,” an umbrella for activities in for- quests for tamifl u. Currently, the than $20 billion annually, with said Ward, himself a Marine vet- est-based natural resources re- PBM’s are operating behind a roughly 1 in 6 jobs in the state eran. “This summit will focus search and extension. curtain and pocketing millions of dollars while local pharmacists are turning patients away because they cannot afford to continue to take a loss to fi ll a prescription. Keep Arkansas Beautiful still accepting According to a chart distributed by arkansas.gov, insurance pays the entries for statewide student poster contest PBM $132.61 for generic tamifl u. THE PRESCRIPTION PAD The PBM keeps $96.38. The Phar- Special to the Advance cluding copier paper, construction KeepArkansasBeautiful.com. The macy buys the drug for $91.23. The paper and poster board. Great American Cleanup in Ar- PBM plays the pharmacy $36.23. dispense in order for us to stay in they had received correspondence business.” from CVS Caremark stating their LITTLE ROCK – The Keep Ar- Prizes will be awarded to the kansas runs March through May. That equates to a $55 loss for the kansas Beautiful Commission is Top 3 posters in each division. The Keep Arkansas Beauti- pharmacy. According to cvshealth.com, contracts could be terminated CVS Caremark reported a net rev- without cause and offering to buy still accepting entries in its state- KAB and Great American Clean- ful Commission, consisting of a “We cannot continue to lose wide student poster contest. KAB up in Arkansas representatives professional staff of three and a money like that,” Nikki Hood, enue of $48.4 billion dollars in the their stores. last quarter of 2017 with a ranking So far, both City Drug and The invites students in kindergarten will recognize winners in their nine-member advisory board ap- owner of City Drug said. “I had through fi fth grades to put their local communities during March pointed by the governor, is a divi- a transplant patient come in to of seven on the fortune 500 list. Prescription Pad have been forced “All pharmacies are being af- to turn away less than 10 patients creativity on paper and enter this and April. Winning posters and sion of the Arkansas Department fi ll their anti-rejection medicine. year’s Keep Arkansas Beautiful honorable mentions will be dis- of Parks and Tourism. As a certi- Caremark reimbursed me $18 be- fected across the nation, it’s just a piece but if these low reimburse- the small stores that are being hit ments continue, more patients are Great American Cleanup® Youth played April 16-27 at the Thea fi ed state affi liate of Keep Amer- low my actual cost of the medica- Poster Contest. Entry deadline is Foundation Art Gallery on Main ica Beautiful Inc., KAB inspires tion. The question then becomes the hardest,” Smith said. “Phar- likely to be turned away because macists take an oath to provide of the mounting losses. Thursday, March 1. Street in downtown North Little and educates individuals to reduce for me, do I fi ll the prescription “The entries we’ve already re- Rock, as well as on KAB’s Face- litter, recycle and keep Arkansas at a loss or tell the patient that I health care to patients. I live here. According to Act 900 of 2015, I go to church here. My kids go “A pharmacy benefi ts manager ceived have been fantastic,” said book page. beautiful. KAB is funded through can’t fi ll it and send them away? Liz Philpott, volunteer program Entries are due Thursday, a 1-percent portion of the eighth- Lives are at stake and access to to school here. I never want to shall not reimburse a pharmacy or turn anyone away, but how am I pharmacist in the state an amount manager at KAB and statewide March 1, by mail or delivery to cent Conservation Tax. For more medicine is becoming a problem coordinator of the Great American Keep Arkansas Beautiful, 1 Cap- information, visit KeepArkansas- for Arkansas Works patients. The supposed to keep my doors open less than the amount that the phar- and protect my employees if I am macy benefi ts manager reimburs- Cleanup in Arkansas. “Each year, itol Mall, Suite 4A-007, Little Beautiful.com or stay connect- Arkansas Works program was cre- the posters get better and better, Rock, AR 72201. Additional in- ed on Facebook, Twitter, Insta- ated to take care of Arkansans and constantly losing money? This es a pharmacy benefi ts manager will affect lots of people in Monti- affi liate for providing the same and I can’t wait to see the others formation about the contest is gram, YouTube and Pinterest their health needs, not to increase yet to come. Our youth are espe- available at KeepArkansasBeauti- Keep America Beautiful, the the profi t of the PBM CVS/Care- cello. If I continue to lose money, pharmacist services.” that will be less I can contribute Both local pharmacists encour- cially important in making and ful.com, by emailing info@keep- nation’s iconic community im- mark. Pharmacies are the corner- keeping Arkansas beautiful. Don’t arkansasbeautiful.com or by call- provement nonprofi t organization, stones of small communities and to schools and organizations, and aged patients and tax payers to I never want to lose any of my em- contact their local legislators to miss the March 1 deadline!” ing 888-742-8701 toll-free. inspires and educates people to we want to remain that way, but The contest is open to all ele- The Keep America Beautiful take action every day to improve we have to be reimbursed above ployees.” discuss concerns about this issue. Both Hood and Smith said that mentary-aged students in Arkan- Great American Cleanup in Ar- and beautify their community en- the cost of the medications we sas. Scouts, 4-H club members kansas, organized and promoted vironment. Celebrating its 65th and home-schooled students are statewide by KAB, is an annual anniversary in 2018, Keep Amer- also encouraged to enter. One spring cleanup event when com- ica Beautiful strives to end litter- poster per class or group should munities focus on local beau- ing, improve recycling and beauti- MPD notifi es public of sex off ender address change be submitted for statewide judg- tifi cation efforts in advance of fy America’s communities, so that ing. Arkansas’s busy tourism season. everyone can live in a community Entries will be accepted in two Communities and groups are in- that is clean, green and beautiful. The Monticello Police Depart- that increases the safety of individ- Arkansas Commission on Child divisions: Grades K-2 and Grades vited to sign up to organize a local Join Keep America Beautiful ment is releasing the attached in- uals, families, neighborhoods and Abuse, Rape and Domestic Vi- 3-5. Posters must be no larger than cleanup at http://bit.ly/2018GAC. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter formation pursuant to Act 989 of communities. Should you observe olence, 4301 W. 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But give WASHINGTON, DC - Give Prize, the brainchild of the them a novel- or even a true a kid a good story he or she late Dr. Bruce Cole, former life story about an historic can relate to and the child chairman of the National En- event or a person- and they will become an enthusiastic dowment for the Humanities. become curious-leaving them lover of books, says author Cole inspired Smith to es- wanting to know more,” says and publisher David Bruce tablish the Prize as a means Smith. Smith. of encouraging authors and Why is this essential? It’s a fact that schoolchil- publishers to produce more Because knowledge of the dren are not born with a de- works of historically accu- important events of our coun- sire to read. rate fiction and nonfiction for try, why and who made them There are plenty of stud- young readers. happen, ensures that young ies that confirm it: too many The idea was to capture people will grow up to be re- young learners have an aver- the imaginations of children, sponsible, participating, citi- sion to books, and their par- give them an incentive to ex- zens. ents are stressed about their plore the history of America, Smith puts the onus on kids’ reading proficiency. and-hopefully- jumpstart a parents for the vital task of So, how can you get your love of reading in them. encouraging their children children and grandchildren “It is well established that to read, and says that “the to become more avid biblio- too many middle and high Prize was established to aid philes? school students have a histo- them in this important work Photo courtesy of Alison Pace “It’s not going to happen ry deficiency. They seem to by encouraging new and es- MCKINZIE ADCOCK, a student at Monticello Dance Academy, competed at a dance competition in Hot Springs if you put together a selection be bored in history class be- tablished authors to publish on Feb. 3. This is a new and rather unique competition. Performers gather together to celebrate the life of a loved of so-called ‘appropriate’ cause the teaching standards page-turners with kid-appeal. one that has fought, is fi ghting, or has survived cancer! McKinzie got to dedicate her jazz routine to her grandfa- books. are based on memorization And, why not give the chil- ther, Bobby Kulbeth, as her inspiration for dance. Her performance received a fi ve Star rating! This is the highest You need to let them pick and rote. Let’s face it: his- dren a history lesson they can adjudicated award you can receive. McKinzie is the daughter of Ronnie and Brittany Adcock. 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Robert Lester Kirchman, 91, of furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- 8, at Belle View Estates in Monti- Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook www.stephen- Russellville, passed away Sunday, ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to cello. He was born May 17, 1943 (Paid obituary) sondearman.com. Feb. 11, in Russellville with his [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. in Monticello to Shannon DeWayne Sandra Louise Brown loved ones by his side. the late Benny Robert was born May 6, 1926 in system. “Dean” Kirchman was a sellville, and Christopher Robert William Mann Haynes Lane Fort Smith, to Lester Herman and member of Alpha Chi, Phi Delta Kirchman of Little Rock; grand- and Martha Shannon DeWayne Haynes was Sandra Louise Brown Lane, 70, Lorene (Wilson) Kirchman. Rob- Kappa, and served as Secretary children: Maggie (Quint) Ashburn Louise Kimbro born July 26, 1981 in Drew County, of Monticello, died Friday, Feb. 9, ert served our and President of the Monticello of Ward and Mollie (Will) Richey Scott. He was a to Sharon and John Haynes, Sr. He at Arkansas Hospice-St. Vincent’s country in the Kiwanis Club as well as Lt. Gov- of Benton. He is also survived by Christian, a re- died on Feb. 5, in Dallas. in Little Rock. She was born April U.S. Army (Air ernor for District 21 of Kiwanis his sister-in-law Patricia Hudson tired pipe liner, Shannon was preceded in death 13, 1947 in Columbia, La. to the Force Division) International. He served as Secre- of Conway and Hazel Kirchman of metal building by grandparents, Leroy and Clem- late Aubrey R. Brown and Frances during WW2. tary and President of the Arkansas Bartlesville, Okla. builder, surveyor and a Veteran of entine Moore, Earnest and Lucy Etheridge Brown. After the war, Academic Deans’ Association. He Visitation was from 6 – 7:30 the U.S. Army. Haynes, a son, Cameron Haynes, She was the widow of Wayne Robert earned was a member of Highland Valley p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Sec- He was also preceded in death four aunts, four uncles, two great- Lane, was retired from Department his undergradu- United Methodist Church. Robert ond Baptist Church of Russelle- by a brother, Tommy Mann and a aunts and two great-uncles and one of Human Services and was of the ate degree from enjoyed woodworking, playing vile. sister, Patricia Ann Mann. niece, Ashunti McClinton. Assembly of God faith. Hendrix College and his gradu- the trumpet, and working on his Memorials may be made to Ar- Survivors include three sons, Survivors include, his mom, Sha- Survivors include one son, Ran- ate degree from the University of computer. He loved spending time kansas Hospice: 2405 East Park- John L. (Shy-Ann) Mann of Lit- ron (Thomas) Ibukun ; his father, dy (Holly) Lane of Monticello; one Missouri. He was the band di- with his family. way Suite 3 Russelleville. tle Rock, Steve D. (Carrie) Mann, John Haynes, Sr. of Anniston, Ala.; daughter, Kristi Prince of Monti- rector in Harrison for many years He was preceded in death by his Mr. Kirchman’s memorial ser- and Mark E. (Teresa) Mann both of sister, Lashawn (Adell) McClin- cello; two grandsons, Hunter Lane and in 1961 joined the faculty of parents; his wife, Mary Margret vice will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Monticello, two brothers, Jimmy ton, Kembree Moore; two broth- and Josh (Megan) Prince both of Arkansas A&M College in the ed- Holmes; two brothers, William and Feb. 19, at Pinecrest Cemetery in R. Scott of Lake Village, Billy Joe ers, John Haynes, Jr. and his twin Monticello; one granddaughter, ucation department later serving David Kirchman; one sister Betty Alexander, with Brother Jonathan Mann of Texas, two sisters, Bren- brother, Brandon DuJuan Haynes; Courtney Prince of Monticello; and as Academic Dean, Registrar and Jo Crites; and one granddaughter Whitlock offi ciating. da S. Hampton of Olathe, Ks. And a daughter, Nevaeh Haynes of Dal- one expectant great-granddaughter, Vice Chancellor for Academic Mary Elizabeth Taylor. Arrangements are under the Sandy Oldmexon of Texas. Other las; eight aunts; six uncles; three Oliviah Prince. Affairs. He was one of the faculty Mr. Kirchman is survived by direction of Roller-Cox Funeral survivors include eleven grandchil- nieces; two nephews; two great- Graveside services were held members who played a key role in his children, Carrie Ann and Al Home, online guestbook: www.rol- dren and nine great grandchildren. aunts; four great-grand nieces, three at11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Union moving Arkansas A&M College Taylor of Russellville, Catherine lerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. great-nephews and a host of many Ridge Cemetery. Online guestbook into the University of Arkansas Margaret and Phil Wanzer of Rus- (Paid obituary) Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Griffi n Fu- other cousins and friends. www.stephensondearman.com. Davies helped enforce desegregation in Arkansas BY KENNETH BRIDGES duction center during World War chibald Gardner, the Chief Judge legal motions fl ying back and at his home in North Dakota in icans. Advance correspondent II and returned to his law fi rm in of for the United States Eighth forth in the legal frenzy, a hear- 1996 at age 91. He remained a Dr. Kenneth Bridges is a Pro- North Dakota in 1946. In 1955, Circuit ordered Davies to hear the ing was held regarding Faubus in respected fi gure in North Dako- fessor of History and Geography The case surrounding the de- President Dwight D. Eisenhower desegregation cases for the East- federal court a few days later. On ta, with the federal courthouse in at South Arkansas Community segregation of Central High appointed Davies to fi ll an empty ern District of Arkansas, includ- Sept. 21, Davies ordered Faubus Grand Forks renamed for him in College in El Dorado where he School in Little Rock still draws position for the Federal District ing the Central High case. to step aside. 2002 and a high school in Fargo lives with his wife and six chil- intense interest even 60 years Court of North Dakota. The Sen- The courthouses between Lit- Eisenhower nationalized the named for him in 2011. dren. He is also Resident Histori- after the demonstrations and le- ate approved him in just over a tle Rock and Fargo were about as Arkansas Guard troops, and or- However, his most endur- an for the South Arkansas Histor- gal cases have long since faded month. far apart as they could be in the dered them aside. A mob then ing legacy was the preservation ical Preservation Society, based away. While the protests and sur- In the meantime, segregation Eighth Circuit at more than 1,000 rushed in to try to thwart deseg- of civil rights against a hostile in El Dorado. Dr. Bridges can be rounding the high school riveted had been the law for decades in miles distant, but they were still regation once again. Eisenhower crowd in Arkansas, ensuring that reached y e-mail at kbridges@ the attention of the general pub- Arkansas. In 1954, the United bound by the same legal prece- in response then sent the 101st civil liberties applied to all Amer- southark.edu. lic, the legal action behind the States Supreme Court ruled in dents and the same Constitution. Airborne in to secure order and scenes was shaping the events. the unanimous Brown v. Board At the most critical point of protect the rights of nine children Days of hearings were held in of Education decision that seg- the entire affair, it was Davies to attend school. In October, Da- The Johnson and Bassett families would like to say numerous courts at the state and regation of schools denied equal facing Faubus. Faubus ordered vies dismissed a lawsuit trying to federal level. Some of the most rights to minority students and the Arkansas National Guard to remove the federal troops from Thank you to everyone who was so generous during important court decisions that were therefore unconstitution- surround the school to prevent the high school. He had defused Linda’s illness and transition to her Heavenly home. ended the case were from a fed- al. Districts such as Charleston the “Little Rock Nine” from at- the situation and stymied Faubus, Maybe you called or came by, sent food or just prayed eral judge based in Fargo, N.D.— and Fayetteville quietly desegre- tending the next day, essentially upholding the law in the process. Judge Ronald Norwood Davies. gated their districts. ordering that children be kept out Davies entered semi-retirement for us. May God bless and keep you all. Continue to Davies was born in northwest- Little Rock began making of a public school at gunpoint. On in 1971, but still heard cases for keep us lifted up in prayer. ern Minnesota in 1904. His father preparations. By 1955, the school September 3, Davies rebuffed the next quarter century. He died was a newspaper editor. The fam- board approved a phased integra- him and ruled that desegrega- ily moved to Grand Forks, a city tion plan that would start with a tion would proceed as scheduled of less than 20,000 residents on handful of students at Central under the phased integration the North Dakota-Minnesota bor- High and slowly work down to plan. The school board asked Da- der, in 1917. He graduated from the lower grades. Gov. Orval Fau- vies to block the order, which he his own Central High School in bus jumped in and attempted to refused. Grand Forks in 1922 and gradu- derail the process. He infl amed On September 9, Davies asked ated from the University of North the situation and destroyed the the Justice Department to inter- Meet Dakota in 1927. He enrolled at negotiations between the school vene and review his actions. With the prestigious Georgetown Uni- board and African-American versity Law School in Washing- families. ton, earning his law degree in Two Arkansas federal judges Jacqueline Junior 1930. had already heard cases involv- Afterward, he returned home ing the district. Judge John Elvis and started a successful law prac- Miller and Judge Harry Jacob tice. Davies won election as a Lemley declined to hear any Belle View’s Dietary Manager municipal judge in Grand Forks more cases involving the deseg- in 1932 at the age of 27, serving regation issue, citing a backlog of for eight years. He ran an army in- other cases. As a result, Judge Ar- 5HFLSLHQWRIWKH([FHOOHQFH LQ0DQDJHPHQWLQ5HFRJQLWLRQRI -DFTXHOLQHLVD 2XWVWDQGLQJ3HUIRUPDQFH I PAY CA$H 7XH)HE_/LWWOH5RFN$5 for gold, coins, guns, antiques, collectibles, even entire estates . . . 0RQWLFHOORQDWLYH almost anything of value. 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The 50% Students studying agricultural States Department of Agriculture Cost-Share program reimburses business, agricultural economics, (USDA) Market Access Program. Little Rock, AR - The Arkansas companies for up to half of eli- business, international business, Through the Market Access Pro- Agriculture Department (AAD) gible costs when marketing in a marketing, or related fi elds are pre- gram, the USDA’s Foreign Agri- will again host paid summer in- new country. Global Events allows ferred. To be considered, individu- culture Service (FAS) partners with ternship positions from May-July, companies to participate in major als must be enrolled in coursework SUSTA and small business to share 2018. Interns will be responsible food and beverage trade shows, as for a degree and in good standing the costs of overseas marketing and for promoting programs offered well as inbound and outbound trade with a university. To apply, students promotion activities that help build through the Southern United States missions to countries of interest. should submit a resume, cover let- commercial export markets for Trade Association (SUSTA), which “Many Arkansas companies are ter, and a letter of recommendation U.S. agricultural products. provide Arkansas agricultural busi- not aware of the funding that is from a current teacher or professor The Arkansas Agriculture De- nesses access to opportunities in available to help them access inter- to Christian Olson at christian.ol- partment is dedicated to the de- international markets. Applications national markets. Our interns be- [email protected] by March 1. Find velopment and implementation of are being accepted through March come experts in SUSTA programs more details about requirements of policies and programs for Arkansas 1. Student interns will dedicate and provide detailed information the cover letter and application pro- agriculture and forestry to keep its most of their time to informing to interested producers,” says Ar- cess, here. farmers and ranchers competitive Arkansas producers about SUSTA kansas Agriculture Secretary Wes The Arkansas Agriculture De- in national and international mar- which includes a 50% cost-share Ward. “Beyond the direct benefi t partment is a member of the South- kets while ensuring safe food, fi ber, program and opportunities to par- to Arkansas producers we are also ern United States Trade Associa- and forest products for the citizens ticipate in global trade events, proud to provide students with an tion (SUSTA) which is one of four of the state and nation. Learn more: both of which allow small agri- opportunity to work in our state’s State Regional Trade Groups that www.aad.arkansas.gov. culture-based businesses to access largest industry.” receive funding through the United Photo courtesy of Kohl Jones TOP PIRATES Drew Central Middle School teachers elect one boy and one girl from each grade to be the Student of the Month for each month of the school year. Students are selected for this award based on attendance, discipline, grades, and overall character. At the end of the year, one boy UAM Forestry GIS student to present paper and one girl from each grade is selected as the Student of the Year. Month- ly winners are awarded with recognition at the Drew Central School Board Meeting and a Pizza Party with the DCMS Principal, Patti Smith and DCMS Counselor, Kohl Jones. Congratulations to the February Students of the Month! Pictured above are front row (from left to right) sixth graders Kiers- tyn Camden and Tanner Cater and fi fth graders Morgan Ratcliff and Landon Peacock. Back row (from left to right) eighth graders James Dodson and Kayla Shaw and seventh graders Waylon Calhoun and Nadaleigh Rawls. MONTICELLO CHESS TEAM WINNERS UAM Media Services photo HIGH ACHIEVEMENT Dr. Lu Liang (left) and graduate student Bishwa Sapkota, with a Sensefl y EBee Plus fi xed wing drone, which they used for aerial photogrammetry. Special To the Advance visor, Dr. Lu Liang, recently pub- Resources, the results of the study ural Resources and the Arkansas lished work from their research in can help forest managers gain in- Forest Resources Center, a Uni- The use of high-resolution imag- the Journal of Sustainable Forestry. sight into forest productivity, the versity of Arkansas System Center Special to the Advance ery to map the distribution of trees The paper, entitled “A multi-step presence of invasive species and of Excellence, bring together in- in bottomland forests is the subject approach to classify full canopy provides guidelines for future re- terdisciplinary expertise through a WINNING BILLIES The Monticello Jr. /Sr. Chess Team played Feb. 10 in of a research paper published re- and leafl ess trees in bottomland mote sensing projects. partnership between the University a regional tournament at the Southeast Co-op. Pictured above are players cently by a University of Arkansas hardwoods using very high res- The study was conducted in of Arkansas at Monticello and the (from left to right) Hayden Turner, Lucas Babst, Trae Milburn, Ariene Thomp- olution imagery,” described how Clark County and supported by the University of Arkansas System Di- son, Justin Glauser, Kenny Bragg, and Hunter Workman. Hayden placed at Monticello forestry student and second in Jr. division, and Lucas took fi rst in Jr. division. Kenny earned third his academic advisor. to map the distribution of trees in Ross Foundation, Arkansas Forest vision of Agriculture. The School place in Sr. division. Bishwa Sapkota, a graduate bottomland forests using remote Resources Center and USDA Na- and Center are headquartered at the student from Nepal enrolled in the sensing and GIS technologies. 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Robotics students put STEM skills to the test at tournament BY ASHLEY FOREMAN by stacking cones on goals, by scor- [email protected] ing cones on mobile goals in goal zones, by having the highest stacks, Saturday, at Pauline Baptist and by parking robots. Ringmaster, Church, more than 500 leading el- students participate in a teamwork ementary, middle, and high school challenge as they seek to attain the students and mentors from around highest score possible by scoring Arkansas, including teams from colored rings on the fl oor goal and Drew Central School District, on posts, by having uniform posts, Monticello School District and the by emptying starting pegs and by local Monticello 4-H group, united releasing the bonus tray. for the 2017-2018 VEX Robotics This event is one of a series of Competition game, In the Zone tournaments taking place interna- and Ringmaster. 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The which will serve them well into 2017-2018 VEX Robotics Compe- their future.” tition game, In the Zone is played A new generation of mothers could be emerging I could be totally wrong but I they enjoy pregnancy and have little work to acclimate to their new life me? People, especially elderly ladies, balancing work, motherhood, being believe we are going to see a gener- to no complications. If you are one and are then expected to return to please listen to what I am about to wives and maintaining a sense of self ation of mothers who choose to only of those people, don’t brag. The rest work like nothing ever changed. tell you. For Pete’s sake, stop asking worth. have one child. of us normal ladies who suffered Again, for argument’s sake, let’s brand new mothers when they are The best advice I ever got has I have been wrong in the past; through 40 weeks of vomit, pain and say the woman does not deal with going to have another child. It is not stuck with me since I was a child however, I feel swollen feet have no desire to hear any post partum depression, no baby cool. We do not appreciate it. And and I try to share it with everyone I like women of about how beautiful you were when blues and has a great support system you are likely to get a really sarcastic know. my generation are you were pregnant. around her. answer if you catch a mommy on an To be able to take care of other working hard to find Just for argument’s sake though, Once returning to work, although extra sleep deprived day. people, you have to take care of that sweet balance lets pretend like I had a peachy exhausted, she begins to feel like a I know I can’t speak for everyone yourself first. You cannot pour from between family and pregnancy. Is everyone aware of how normal human being again. A routine but I do happen to have quite a few an empty cup. self. pregnancy ends? Birth, the woman sets in and she realizes that she can mommy friends who feel this way. So, the next time you want to In case anyone gives birth. There are only two ways keep the child alive and function in We are educated and successful judge a lady for taking an after- was wondering, this can happen and neither option is society. Sure, her conversations are people in our own right and while noon to herself without her child or ASHLEY being a parent is super awesome. mainly centered around the newest being a mother is the greatest joy we children, stop and think. Maybe she FOREMAN hard. Now, I can Okay, now pregnancy is over and accomplishment of the child rather have ever experienced, it is not our spent all night caring for her sick ACCORDING only speak from the you have delivered the child. Now than the latest fashion trend but she entire life. baby that has the flu. Maybe she TO ASHLEY female side of it but, what? Now, the infant doesn’t like to finds people who understand and I know, I know, I can hear some works two jobs to provide for her either way, parent- sleep, at all, ever. It wants to be fed tolerate her diaper descriptions. of your gasps now. Ashley is border child. Maybe she has loving people ing is not easy. at all hours of the day and night. It Then, the dreaded questions start line a feminist and a selfish, terrible around her that enjoy spending time Start from the beginning. Every cries and makes really stinky and re- flooding in. I swear to y’all. Fred mother. Well, if that is what you with her child. woman’s pregnancy is different. ally huge messes considering it isn’t was not even six months old and we think, then you are going to have a It is time we start being exclu- Some are very difficult, causing even a 10 pound creature yet. had people stop us in the grocery really huge problem with this genera- sively supportive of other mothers sickness and pain. And then there In this country, women get any- store asking when we were going to tion of moms. because I guarantee you, we are all are those rare few that actually say where from four to 12 weeks off of have another baby. Are you kidding I think we are doing a great job of doing the best we can. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected] packaged kid’s valentines for witnessed about Christ and led was willing to face martyrdom, 13:1-3). God, but that He loved us and Happy Valentine’s Day classroom exchanges), and an many others to believe in Him rather than to deny Him. Until God demonstrated the sent His Son to be the propitia- estimated 1 billion worldwide. as Savior. He even shared the recent years most believers in greatest expression of love for tion for our sins” (1 John 4:10). Larry Clements is the senior This means that Valentine’s Day gospel of Christ with Emperor the West only knew of Chris- mankind when He “so loved God loves us unconditionally, is the second-largest holiday Claudius, who was so enraged tian martyrs in history books. the world that He gave His only adult pastor at Pauline Mission- despite our sins and failures. ary Baptist Church, 909 North for giving greetings cards. So, that he had Valentinus beaten However, the renewed hatred begotten Son, that whoever Hyatt Street in Monticello, and what is behind all this sweet and beheaded. of Christ and Christians here believes in Him shall not perish, When God’s love is received is the Advance-Monticello- talking Valentine’s Day giving? On the day of his death, Val- and in other parts of the world but have eternal life” (John and appropriated by faith, it nian’s new devotional writer. This special day had a more entinus sent a letter to a young has brought the possibility of 3:16). God loved humanity has a compassionate effect on Look for his solemn origin and much deeper lady, his jailer’s daughter and martyrdom to the West in the enough to give His Son. Jesus us—“Beloved, if God so loved contributions purpose than most people closest friend, who visited him 21st century. reminds us, “Greater love has us, we also ought to love one weekly. You realize. The man who became in his imprisonment. In the Though Valentine’s Day is no one than this, that one lay another” (1 John 4:11). Love known as Saint Valentine was a note, he declared his love for famous for romantic tokens of down his life for his friends” can contact by God to us and by us to Him him by email godly minister in Rome during her, wished her well and signed love among men and women, (John 15:13). Jesus offered at LarryE- the 3rd century. According to the letter, “from your Valen- it originally was famous for His life on the cross to pay the results in our love for others. Clements@ “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs,” tine,” as his farewell. Accord- the way a martyr could love penalty for all our sins. John wrote, “We know love gmail.com. written by John Foxe in 1583, ing to tradition, his execution Christ so deeply, he would The unlimited love God has by this, that He laid down His He would love Valentinus lived during the day was February 14, A. D. willingly die, rather than deny for lost and helpless humanity is life for us; and we ought to lay Larry Clements to hear from reign of Roman Emperor Clau- 270. This act of love began to Him. This day also became summed up in Ephesians 2:4-5, down our lives for the brethren” readers. dius II, a ruler known for his be repeated by other Christian a day to remember persecut- “But God, being rich in mercy, (1 John 3:16). Valentine’s Day is a holiday brutal persecution of Christians. martyrs who were about to ed Christians who loved so BECAUSE OF HIS GREAT No matter how much you most people know very little This godly man refused to die, thus setting the pattern of selflessly; they gave their own LOVE with which He loved us, about. In our era it is a day to deny Jesus, though the emperor expressing undying love in the life-blood. God’s word reminds even when we were dead in our understand about the back- celebrate love for your spouse, threatened, and eventually, took face of difficulties. This ritual Christian people to remember, transgressions, made us alive ground, the words “Happy or special friend. We celebrate his life on February 14. Not of sending a love letter or note love and care for those perse- together with Christ (by grace Valentine’s Day” communicate it by exchanging “Valentine” only did Valentinus courageous- on Valentine’s Day became a cuted for their faith: “Let love you have been saved).” affection and the desire for cards, while giving choco- ly stand for Christ, he fed, shel- tradition, though few under- of the brethren continue. Do It is important to understand closer relationship, and is based late or roses, to the person tered and comforted persecuted stand the ancient historical not neglect to show hospitality that God’s great love originates on the greatest, most compas- of our affection. Every year Christians during those dark setting. Valentine’s Day began, to strangers…Remember the with Him, not with us. It is not sionate love this world has seen, 144,000,000 (One hundred days leading up to his impris- not just as a symbol of love, but prisoners, as though in prison our great love that brings His forty four million) Valentine’s onment. He boldly refused to of true Christian love. with them, and those who are salvation to us, but His great God’s love for us through Jesus Day cards are exchanged in the worship the Roman pagan gods. Valentinus possessed such a ill-treated, since you yourselves love for us! John wrote, “In Christ! Enjoy your day! United States, (not including While imprisoned, Valentinus deep affection for Christ that he also are in the body” (Hebrews this is love, not that we loved Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County since 1870 If your business or church AME Northside Baptist Mt. Pleasant “Campground” Pope & Samuel Streets United Methodist COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 367-5860 194 Campground Rd. 522 N. 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Seventh Day Adventist would like to be a sponsor 321 Winchester Rd. • 870-308-7895 2656 Hwy. 278 E. on the devotional page, please call Eastside Baptist 460-0244 on the devotional page, please call 367-5325. 1479 Hwy. 35 South Monticello Christian Church 367-5325. 367-3031 233 South Dillard Old Catholic Michael & Deborah James 367-2561 Enon Baptist Insurance Agent Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church 2927 Hwy. 35 East James Insurance Agency Church of Christ 621 West Bolling St. 367-2686 367-3208 FARMERS® Church of Christ Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 Faith Missionary Baptist 631 S. Gabbert • 367-3919 AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 Other 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Faith Lane • 870-818-4663 [email protected] 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 Kennedy Boulevard First Baptist Church of Christ Ark of Faith McQUEEN & CO., LTD. If your business or church 413 N. 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Bailey • 367-5027 Christian Center Church of God 910 Old Warren Road 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. Green Hill in Christ 367-5087 Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 Community Baptist (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. Revival Center Church House of Refuge 460-9926 of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 on the devotional page, please call 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Outreach Ministry Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. Main • 367-2471 Trinity Full Gospel Ministries 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas Green Hill United Methodist 367-2377 THE 372 Green Hill Rd. Mount Tabor Missionary PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church Lacey United True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, February 14, 2018 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Fred White. His brother Jarrett COUNTRY Sam was the best man. Church briefs Pastor Buffi ngton’s message Continued from Page 4B came from Exodus 20:18-19, Sub- ject: “Let God Speak”. We were Southeast District Women’s Auxiliary Workshop Wednesday evening so they can blessed with guests from Tillar. Don’t remember the name, she is First Missionary Baptist Church in Dermott will host the Southeast District Women’s Auxiliary Annual Workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. This practice how to wait tables for this event. The Sunday after that a cousin and accompanied Bernice years theme is Physical Wellness, Necessary for equipping women spiritually for the work. Lunch will be served. Avery. Friendship Pentecostal announces time change (25th) there will be a baby shower for Teri Forrest at 2 p.m. then our In the afternoon, at 3 p.m., Friendship Pentecostal Church of God, 620 North Conley Street, is changing times for its midweek service. The new change takes place next Tuesday. New Relationship hosted their 6th Time for the service has been changed to 7:30 pm. and services will be held at that time until further notice. Each Tuesday, there will be different guest monthly 4th Sunday visit to The Woods nursing facility beginning year pastorial appreciation where preachers and singers. Rev. Janie Smith, host pastor, and the Friendship congregation invite all to attend. For more information, contact Rev. Smith at minister Martez Scott is pastor and 870-820-5223. at 6 p.m. The weather has really put a Minister Sharrod Ricks, pastor of Yard sale items needed damper (pun intended) on my bird- Pleasant Grove Baptist in Harrel, and church was guest. His sermon Rev. Janie Smith, pastor of Friendship Pentecostal Church of God, 620 North Conley Street, is accepting all unwanted yard sale items in good condi- watching but those in my backyard are plenty active and plenty hun- subject was, “a church with poten- tion—large or small. Rev. Smith hosts yard sales regularly at her home at 1033 East Jackson Avenue. All proceeds raised from the sales go to Friendship tials” taken from Rev. 3:7-10. The Pentecostal. For more information, contact Rev. Smith at 870-820-5223. gry. The American Goldfi nches, Cardinals, Carolina Chickadees, sermon was well delivered and Holmes Chapel to host community science fair Mourning Doves, White-throated the choir was very inspirational in their singing. Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Street, will be the site of a community science fair, sponsored by the Drew County NAACP Sparrows and Juncos along with I was very glad and surprised to Branch No. 6042, for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade on Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and judging will begin at 11 those furry fi ends keep the feeders see my cousin Johnny Ray Smith a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 26. For more information, contact Sheena Garrard at 870-723- empty most of the time. whom I hadn’t seen in a number of 1703 or [email protected]. That’s my news for this week. Until next time, please, be safe, years. He moved away but is now Black History Program be happy, stay healthy and always back at home in Harrell where he First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 546 N. Bailey St. will be having a Black History Program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Everyone is invited. be thankful to God for His many and his new wife reside. He is also Rev. Henry F, Richardson is the host pastor. blessings. a member of the said church. So sorry to hear of the passing Plan to visit ’The Shed’ of Mrs. Audrey Harris. Bruce, you The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott (at the intersection of U.S. highways 165 and 65, just north of Dermott), and family have our prayers and will feature different Southern gospel groups at 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month in 2018. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served WILMAR sympathy. Also, to the family of in the fellowship hall after the singing. For more information, contact Denon Weaver at 870-367-6852. Alvern Riley of Lacey, whose last CHRIS RILEY rites will be held Friday, I don’t Black History Month Celebration have time or place at this writing. Sorry to hear Bae Bae Preston The Sixteenth Section Missionary Baptist Church will host Rev. Solomon Phifer at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. The theme that day will be “From The wedding of Demarious “T of Harrell being critical ill. He was darkness into the light” from Mark 10:46-52. Man” Sams and Sharonda Haynes the widower of my late cousin Bea was breathtakingly beautiful. It Preston. was an event on Tman’s Grand- Fifth Thursday singings in 2018 I enjoyed conversing with Ev- mother Liz’s birthday, Feb. 10. elyn Pugh Gardner of California, Every fi fth Thursday in 2018, the Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday Night Singing at the Campground will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant (Campground) The venue was the country club formerly of Wilmar. United Methodist Church, 194 Campground Road near Monticello. Those dates will be March 29, May 31, Aug. 30 and Nov. 29. The program will in Bastrop, La. The colors were Birthday memories for my continue until about 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class singing with directors choosing songs they would like to hear their classes sing. There will be sev- turquoise, white and gray. Minister baby sister Jacqueline D Gardner, eral special performances mixed in with the class singing and a time of refreshments and fellowship following the singing. The church is located about Daryl Daniels and Pastor of the March 16. Precious memories, seven miles north of Monticello—take U.S. Highway 425 North and turn left on Campground Road; the church building is less than half a mile on the Word Church in Monticello, how they linger. right. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Ab Pevey at 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, or Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. offi ciated the double ring cere- Mrs. Willie M. Vincent and mony. Attending from Wilmar/ ONGOING Mildred Williams, you are truly Monticello were cousins Roberta missed at Morning Star. I’ll be Shady Grove opens AWANA clubs to all Gardner Thomas, Nickena Gard- so glad when you can return. I’m ner, Anitra Gardner Washington, AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) is an exciting children’s program for boys and girls ages 2 years through sixth grade. Bible stories, praying that it’s soon! Trinita Phillip Newton, his aunt scripture memory, exciting games, singing, handbooks and lots of fun mark this Wednesday night program. The Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church Bettie Wright’s son Sammie of Chris Riley, his cousin Serinity AWANA clubs meet from 6:15-8 p.m. All children are welcome—being a member of Shady Grove, 111 Arkansas Highway 172 near Monticello, is not San Diego, is here visiting her. Ingram and mom Lawanda “Lu a prerequisite. For more information or to schedule a ride to the AWANA meetings, contact the church offi ce at 870-367-3298. Our prayers for Gloria Hicks and Lu” Jones, Marcus Ingram, uncle Curtis Calbert. Saturday yard sales are being held at Pentecostal Faith of the groom and a groomsman. Sunday is Black Awareness Also, Marcus’ son Laquan was Pentecostal Faith Church of God In Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street (behind the Veterans of Foreign Wars hut in McCloy City Park), will be having weekly at Morning Star. The 10 a.m. a groomsman. We experienced yard sales beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. Items to be sold include refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, home items, men’s suits, men’s clothes and lots speaker is Ray Gillespie, the 2 a very nice and wholesome time more. For more information, contact Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. p.m. speaker is Minister Walter and enjoyed the food, fellowship Witherspoon, Jr. pastor of Brown Holmes Chapel seeks pianist and fun. Candice Sam Hampton Temple Missionary Baptist Church was matron of honor at her brother Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, 527 East McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pianist for its adult choir. The pianist is needed for the fi rst, fourth and in Portland. Pastor D J Buffi ng- T-man’s wedding and her husband fi fth Sundays each month. For more information and/or to express interest in the position, contact Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723-1954 or 870- ton and the Morning Star church Cody was among the groomsmen. 367-5913. family invites you to attend and if They’re from Mabelvale. Anitra you have any African attire, please First Presbyterian Church unveils new sermon series was our designated driver. The wear it. If not, come anyway. We couple is now honeymooning in Dr. Drew Smith begins a new sermon series—“Facing Life’s Uncertainties”—at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. All are welcome hope to see you there! Las Vegas. to the services which begin at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Now until we meet again by pa- We at Morning Star were bless- per and pen, remember only what First Baptist holds community women’s Bible study ed by the message coming from you do for Christ will last, so give First Baptist Church, 413 North Main Street, is holding a community women’s Bible study each Wednesday, and all women are welcome. FBC’s Pastor Buffi ngton. Oh, by the way, it your best shot! Have a happy weekly women’s Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s old fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship Demarious is the son of Janice and Love Day! (Valentines) before the study starts. Childcare will be provided. For more information, contact Pat Baugh at 870-367-5968. Christian Interfaith Ministry holds weekly Bible study Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East Gaines Street, invites everyone to a Tuesday night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. The ministry also has a Thursday night prayer and deliverance service, beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning worship services fro 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor- mation on any of these events, contact Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at 870-308-7895. Serving Holmes Chapel sponsors free tutoring Drew County Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, located at 527 East McCloy Avenue in Monticello, is sponsoring free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for youth in grades kindergarten through third grade. Students must bring the course work in which they need help. 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Saturday (I actually turned on live in a community not represented on this page (and we know Mike and Gay Young and Joy full of deadly poison, James 3:8 Sometimes we get caught up my AC for a minute) to freezing there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about Lawson attended the Arkansas (NRSV). It was a great lesson. in “things” and the pursuit of cold weather on Sunday. I wish your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at River Valley singing in Per- It was saying that the tongue is those “things” and lose sight of mother nature would make up her 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. ryville on Saturday. The South a powerful weapon in Satan’s what really makes the world go mind. I do not know about you, but mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce Arkansas Singing will be at 10 arsenal and no one can tame it round. Family and love with a Saturday was a stay-at-home and during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Green but God. healthy dose of God to keep it relax day. Those are few and far cuss your participation in our newspaper. Hill Baptist Church. Pastor Spencer blessed us all together. between. Paul Pace came by Don and with an inspiring message. Her Quack! Quack! There’s I am sending prayers to Faye Wiggam’s for a short visit thought was from John 13:34- been so much rain this past many people. Uncle James’ son, Sunday. His knee is still bother- 35. Her subject was, Love One few days that one might think Brewster, was back in the hospital ing him. Pray for him. from James 3:1-12 KJV. And, I in your prayers. Another. It was great because “This weather is only good for and his son Gerald had the fl u. Visitors in the Leola and Ra- want to thank my husband for now love has waxed cold. ducks!” I poured five inches of Gerald’s wife Debbie is also ill. chel Pace home during the week taking such good care of me, Prayers for the sick and shut rain out of my gauge Sunday Bubba Wright was admitted to the were James Baugh and Martha cooking, and taking care of the in Gereldine Bell, Bobby Lem- morning. I love rain and I love hospital Sunday with a touch of LACEY Caldwell, Mark Pace, Susan household even though he had on, Virginia M. Haynes. ducks but I am more than ready pneumonia. It seems like just about Wishard, Roxanne Karnes, Brit- to go to work he made sure I IVANELL HANDLEY Homegoing services for Bam for some warm, sunshiny days. everyone I know has been sick tany Holthoff, Elaine Ingram, was well taken care of, love you Riley are to be held at Stephen- Saturday morning I had a lately. I have many students who and Sally Smith. baby! son Dearman Funeral Home brief visit from Mr. David Tay- have been out for a week due to fl u. Sally Smith from Jonesboro Thanks to my sister Katie Ja- Prayers and sympathy for Saturday at 11 a.m. lor Hyatt. He and his grandson, I saw lots of pretty pic- stayed with her mother Leo- cobs, my daddy Agrone Clifton, Mrs. Atlean Riley and family in Happy belated birthday for Levi, were on their way to tures of young ladies attending the la, and sister Rachel over the Dr. Michelle Pittman, Dr. John the loss of your loved one, and Mary Mitchell, Vera Sims, (Feb. Gee’s Landing and he stopped daddy daughter dances this week- weekend. Jerius, Dr. Julia Nicholson, ev- to others that have lost a loved 12); Coralina Banks, Nancey by to bring me a National Geo- end. My niece Carleigh Roberts Those having birthdays in eryone at City Drug Store, Anita one. Green, Anthony Simpson, (Feb. graphic magazine that contained was one of those. Addi Stafford February at the Baptist Church Riley, Bertie James, Mama Mary Mitchell, Mary Minor 13); Jackson Simmion, Lucell an article about bird intelli- was another little beauty. are Jodi Brannen and Donna Myrtle Burks. I love you so and I ate lunch at Dairy Queen Daniels, Thomas Lee Davis, gence. The word ‘birdbrain’ Carleigh also competed Usry. Mark and Kerri Peterson dearly. She was going to come Friday. Maya Franklin, Carolyn King, is normally used as an insult in the archery tournament this past are having an anniversary, as from Memphis, just to take care I also chatted with Doug in (Feb. 17). Happy anniversary to one’s intelligence. But, ac- weekend at the school. She came well. of me but I know she has been Wal-Mart Friday afternoon. to Carolyn and Ray King, (Feb. cording to this article birds are in third place in top four girls of May Hobbs is still ailing a under the weather herself, love Saturday Morning at 11 16). quite smart. So, the next time her team and seventh overall in little. We take her back to Little you Mama. Thanks to my sister- a.m., our aerobics ladies met at Youth Day is Feb. 25, 2018 someone calls me a birdbrain elementary girls. Kaylie Jester also Rock on Tuesday to get an iron in-law Shirley Ann McCants for Dairy Queen to celebrate Mary at Mt. Olive. Youth school, you I’ll take it as a compliment. competed, but I am not sure what treatment. Keep May in your calling every day making sure Mitchell’s birthday which was are asked to wear red. Later that day I visited with she ranked. prayers. I was ok and well taken care Monday, Feb. 12. Mrs. Mitchell Thought for the week is God Leigha, Jason and Addie. (Bo Jamie Martin came over God bless all of you this of. Thanks everyone for your is 87 years young. Those attend- loves you and me, let’s love was at his Daddy’s). Anytime from Hope Sunday, and she, Koby week. prayers, phone calls and even ing were Mr. and Mrs. Doyew each other. I need a boost all I have to do and Jakob Bayliss, Robert Owens, the ones that wanted to come and Ruth Phillips, Rhea, Katie, is go get my Addie fix. She Janie Nicholson, and Becca Har- visit but I told my husband I Mary, Barabra, Amanda, Terry, always brightens my day. I also low, and me visited with my mom wasn’t up to no visitors at the Miss Block, and Ivanell. We had a good, long phone visit at the nursing home. time. I wasn’t being mean, had a nice time. POSSUM VALLEY with Meghann later that day. I was very saddened to GUESTHOUSE just wasn’t feeling well at all. Saturday, at 1 p.m., Mt. Olive Bethel enjoyed a wonderful see that Randy Whittemire and KAY CRAIG Everyone please pray for my African Methodist Episcopal, service. Bro. Kevin, Wanda, Megan Ferrington’s baby Karlee CLARA CATER strength and much love to all. a wedding shower was held for Justin, Buck, Sis. Cheryl and I Rose went to be with the Lord. My I was so sorry to hear the Kirby Diana Merritt and Aaron Hello, everybody! I was just sang “In The Shadow Of The thoughts and prayers are with you. There is no Guest House passing of Shannon DeWayne Carderro Lamark Ridgell. They sitting her thinking about when Cross.” Bro. Kevin’s mes- Happy 9th birthday to news this week. Clara Cater had Haynes and his funeral was held will exchange wedding vows at Momma wrote the news and sage, “Encouragement For The Averi Sledge, the daughter of Kurt other commitments. Her column Saturday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Church of how she kept a yellow legal pad Weary”, was taken from Isaiah and Kerri Sledge. Happy birthday will resume in next week’s Stephenson Dearman Funeral Christ in Pine Bluff, 4015 Hazel nearby so she could jot down 41: 1-15. Evening services now to Karri Ferrell, Morgan Calhoun, edition. Home with Internment at Oak- Street. Reception will be held in news all during the week. As begin at 5:30 p.m. Next Sunday Kelsi Watts, Deana Nichols, Connie land Cemetery. We are praying the fellowship hall. for myself, 9 times out of 10, I (18th) will be our Winter ban- McKiever, Jim Stafford, Amanda for all the family, friends and A blessed Sunday service wait until Sunday afternoon to quet at 5:30. If you would like Ozment, Mary Lasiter, and Hannah loved ones. at Mt. Olive Sunday morning. even begin writing. Every once to attend, please, let Barbie Eu- Bates. I am also on this list. I JORDAN PARK Happy birthday shout out this Attendance was down due to in awhile I’ll jot down a line or banks know as soon as possible. hope you all have or had wonderful week goes to: Rossi Johnson the weather and sickness. A two so I won’t forget but as a All the kids need to be at church birthdays. TRILISA MARSHALL and Toccara Daniels (Feb. 12), blessed Sunday School was rule, I wait until the last minute. 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Individual scores for Monticello ticipating in their conferences Dis- Drew Central will travel to Over 200 students competed in archers in the top 5 of their division trict Tournaments. Smackover for District Tournament the tournament. The top 3 teams were as follows. For the Monticello Billie squads, play. The Lady Pirates earned a in each division advanced to the Elementary Girls Division Mon- the teams will be traveling to Du- fourth place seeding in the tourna- state tournament in Hot Springs on ticello archers Lily Gamewell mas to attempt to qualify for the ment with an overall record of 10- March 2, 2018. (205) and Mackenzie Asarisi (201) Regional Tournament that will be- 15, 4-6 3A-8 Conference. took third and fourth place. Mon- gan on February 20 at Dan Coston The Lady Pirates fi nished the Elementary Teams: ticello shooters took fi rst, second Fieldhouse in Monticello. season by defeating McGehee 69- 1st - Monticello Blue Steel and third place in the Elementa- The Lady Billies fi nished the reg- 41 on Tuesday, February 6, and los- 2nd - McGehee Elementary Ar- ry Boys Division. Peter Simon ular season with an overall record ing their fi nal contest on the road to chery (260), Tripp Lanehart (245), Parker of 21-6, 4-2 in the 4A-8 Confer- Junction City 55-29 on Friday, Feb- 3rd - St. John’s Eagles, Stuttgart Bowman (242). In the Junior Girls ence. The Lady Billies secured a ruary 9. The Lady Pirates will begin 4th - Birds with Bows 5th Grade, Monticello’s Jaci Gibson (262) second-place position in the 4A-8 District play against the fi fth seed- Stuttgart and Anna Morgan (256) were the South Conference by defeating ed Lakeside Monday, February 12, 5th - Monticello Billie Blue Steel high scorers in the division, fi nish- Crossett 60-28, Tuesday, February with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 pm. ing fi rst and second. Colt Mitch- 6. The Lady Billies fi nished the sea- The Lady Pirates split their confer- Middle School Teams: ell (264) and Dylan Snuffer (260) son with a 60-31 victory over Ham- ence games with Lakeside during 1st - Monticello Blue Steel were the top scorers for Monticello burg on Thursday, February 8. the regular season, losing 52-48 and 2nd - Drew Central Middle in the Jr Boys fi nishing third and The Lady Billies will begin Dis- winning 54-45. The Lady Pirates School forth. Jackson Meier (255), Drew trict Play Wednesday, February 14, must win two games in the District 3rd - Birds with Bows 6th, Stutt- Central, was 5th in the Junior Boys. facing off against the winner of Tournament to advance to the Re- gart Jordan Watson (235) fi nished third gional Tournament. the fi rst-round match-up between Special to the Advance 4th - McGehee Middle School in the Senior Girls for Drew Cen- the Crossett Lady Eagles and the The Drew Central Pirates earned 5th - St. Johns 2017-2018, Stutt- tral. Brandon Brown took 5th place the number one seed in the District TRYSTAN WHITE scores his shots Saturday in NASP Regional Tournament Dewitt Lady Dragons. The Lady held in Monticello. The top teams qualifi ed the the state tournament. gart for Drew Central in the Sr Boys Billies defeated Crossett each time Tournament and will have to win 6th - St. John’s Eagles, Stuttgart with a score of 248. they faced off this season but did at least one game to advance to the not face DeWitt. Tipoff is sched- Regional Tournament in Fordyce. uled for 4 pm. The Lady Billies The Pirates fi nished the regular sea- must win their opening tournament son with an overall record of 23-2, Billies open baseball season with alumni game game to advance to the Regional 9-1 3A-8 Conference. The Pirates Tournament. fi nished the season dropping their The Monticello Billies secured a second game of the season, an 60- BY JEFF YOUNG After several pitches, Philley was double-bye in the District Tourna- 42 loss to the McGehee Owls. Drew The Monticello Billie Baseball able to get the former major leaguer ment by fi nishing fi rst in the 4A-8 Central was able to right the ship on season got off to a start on Friday, to ground out. Neither team was South Conference. Monticello end- Friday, February 9 with a 67-47 February 9, with what head coach able to score in the beginning, but ed the season with an overall record win on the road at Junction City. Trevor Durham hopes to become a most lost track of the score after the of 13-13, 5-1 4A-8 South. The Bil- The Pirates will face the winner of yearly event in the fi rst Alumni vs alumni scored the fi rst several runs. lies’ single loss in the conference the number four seeded Smackover Billie baseball game. From that point it became about was a two-point defeat by the War- and number fi ve seeded Lakeside Around 30 Monticello Alumni certain match-ups. Several sons took to the mound to face off ren Lumberjacks but Monticello re- on Wednesday, February 14. Drew members came out to participate in against their fathers. There were ceived the top spot due to defeating Central defeated Smackover twice the contest including a member of Warren by a single point more than during the season, 79-45 and 61- also several brother match-ups in- the very fi rst Billie Baseball team cluding Peyton Merrell fi rst striking the Lumberjacks defeated them by. 49. The Pirates defeated Lakeside from 1988, Tommy Ashley. Alumni on both occasions 87-74 and 76-51. out his younger brother Reid Mer- Monticello ended the regular players ranged from 1988 through Tipoff Wednesday is scheduled for rell followed by Peyton crushing season by defeating the Crossett last year’s graduating class of 2017. 7:45 pm. one to left center off Reid in the Eagles 55-37 on Tuesday, February A wide range of talent was high- 6, and the Hamburg Lions 50-42 next inning. lighted as former and current col- Despite the on again off again lege players, local business owners, rain, fans fi lled the stands to see the as well as one former Major League former Billie players take on the UAM Weevils announce player. Every player had a tie in to current roster of Billies that include Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian Monticello Baseball including a two college commitments in Mason ERIC REED steps in to face Ma- former player that went on to win a Philley with UAM and sophomore Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian 2018 signing class son Philley to lead off the fi rst Billie state championship with the Warren Nick Griffi n who has committed to Baseball Alumni game. The former Lumberjacks and was also a for- play with the Arkansas Razorbacks. NICK GRIFFIN pitches to his fa- major league player grounded out mer Southwest Athletic Conference Monticello will play their fi rst ther, Paul Griffi n, during Friday’s fi rst to second in the fi rst at bat of the Freshman of the Year. contest on the road at Dollarway, Alumni Game. Paul Griffi n would game. Reed would later hit a line Getting things started, Mason facing the Cardinals on Monday, single off his son. The Arkansas Ra- drive to right center against the Philley took the mound to face February 26. First pitch is sched- zorback recruit only faced his father Billies. former Florida Marlin Eric Reed. uled for 5 pm. in the game. Weevils split road games against East Central and Southeastern BY JEFF YOUNG the season fi nishing with 12 points take back control to close out the traveled to Durant to face the Sav- The UAM Boll Weevils split a and 11 rebounds. UAM jumped half with a 10-point, 41-31 lead. age Storm of Southeastern Oklaho- Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian pair of road games against the East out to a 13-4 lead to open the game ECU was only able to pull with ma State University on Saturday, including a 7-0 run before the Ti- in eight points on three different February 3, dropping the contest HUD JACKSON, UAM Head Football Coach, sat down with the Director of Central Tigers and the Southeast- ern Oklahoma State University gers scored a basket. ECU pulled occasions during the second half 68-61. Athletic Communications Devon Lucal on Wednesday night to discuss the within two points 13-11 before of play, as the Weevils maintained Neither team could maintain a 2018 Weevils Recruiting Class. Savage Storm. On Thursday, February 1, UAM Mawuenyega connected with a a double-digit lead for most of the distinct advantage during the ma- three-pointer to make the lead 16- second half, with their biggest lead jority of the fi rst half as the teams BY JEFF YOUNG Weevils 2018 Signing Class. traveled to Ada, Oklahoma to take on East Central. Led by Karim 11 with 11:09 remaining in the fi rst 23 points, 85-62 at the 3:20 mark of found themselves tied with a little UAM head football coach, Hud Overall, Jackson and his staff Mawuenyega’s 31 points, the half. the half. ECU cut into the lead but over eight minutes remaining at 15 Jackson sat down with UAM’s Di- tried to address the needs of the Weevils toppled the Tigers with a ECU pulled within two points could not overcome the difference apiece. SE Oklahoma took the lead rector of Athletic Communications Weevils signing high school se- 10-point, 89-79 victory. again with a three-pointer by Jamey as UAM took the road win by the with 1:25 remaining in the half and Devon Lucal on Wednesday, Feb- niors as well as a few junior college In the game, Coby Goosby re- Woods, 22-20, with 7:44 left in the score of 89-79. ruary 7 to offi cially announce the See Baseball Page 2C See Recruiting Page 2C corded his fi fth double-double of half, but the Weevils were able to Remaining in Oklahoma, UAM Jr. Billie squads capture 4A-8 South District Championships Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian Jeff Young/Advance Monticellonian MONTICELLO JR. BILLIES captured the 4A-8 South District Championship defeating Hamburg and Crosssett. MONTICELLO JR. LADY BILLIES captured the 4A-8 South District Championship Saturday defeating Crossett and Warren. BY JEFF YOUNG three, and Landon Robinson rounded out the Jr. Lady with a single basket, 22-20, but Monticello’s Jayviona Wells added two points and Keon Smith rounded out Monticello High School played host to the 4A-8 Billies scoring with one point in the 36-27 victory. Parks and Astyn Ingram were able to each hit a free- the Jr. Billie scoring with one point. South District Jr. Championships Saturday, February Facing Warren in the junior girls’ championship throw apiece to send the game into another overtime The Jr. Billies faced off against Crossett in the 10, featuring teams from Monticello, Warren, Ham- game, it took two overtime periods before Monticello period tied at 22. championship game after Crossett advanced by defeat- was able to secure the title by a score of 28-26. A low Warren was able to get the lead again in the second ing Warren 45-31. burg, and Crossett. scoring affair, Monticello only scored eight points in overtime period, but Monticello was able to pull ahead Monticello jumped out to a 10-point lead after the In game one, the Warren Jr. Lady Lumberjacks ad- the fi rst half of play and found themselves trailing War- for good in securing the 28-26 victory and claiming the fi rst quarter of play, holding Crossett to four points in vanced to the tournament championship defeating the ren at the half 11-8. 4A-8 South District Championship. the period to take a 14-4 lead into the second quar- Jr. Lady Lions of Hamburg 37-31. Monticello battled their way back and overtook the For the Monticello Jr. Billies, their day began with ter. Crossett was able to chip into the lead scoring 11 The Monticello Jr. Lady Billies took to the court in Jr. Lady Lumberjacks in the third quarter, 7-5 for a 15- the opening game of the district tournament taking on points in the second quarter, however Monticello was the second girls fi rst round game against the Crossett 14 lead going in to the fourth quarter of play. With un- Hamburg. Monticello was able to outscore the Jr. Li- able to take a 12-point, 27-15, lead into the locker Jr. Lady Eagles. In the contest, Astyn Ingram led the der a minute to play in the contest, Monticello took the ons in every quarter of play with K. J. Burks leading room at the half. team with 14 points as Monticello advanced to the lead 20-18, but Warren was able to answer to even the the way with 21 points, advancing to the championship The Jr. Billie’s scoring dropped slightly in the third championship game to face Warren. score to send the game into overtime. game by a score of 46-27. and fourth quarters of play, but never relinquished the Jayviona Parks scored 12 points for Monticello, fol- Neither team could get the best of the other in the Following Burks, T. C. Ravine scored 10 points, Ja- lead as the Jr. Billies captured the 4A-8 South District lowed by Yaniah McCoy with six. Jayla Foster added overtime period as Warren was able to take the lead len Green with eight, and Nick Smith with four. Keith Championship. 2C | Wednesday, February 14, 2018 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 Dodd recieves GAC honor RECRUITING draft pick. UAM received commitments Continued from Page 1C from several local area high RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The ing one home run, one walk, and a schools seniors including Kaylon University of Arkansas at Mon- slugging percentage of 1.625. transfers. The class includes 18 Williams, a wide receiver from ticello baseball infi elder Garrett UAM Baseball non-conference players on the offensive side of the Crossett. Also, from Crossett is Dodd has been named as the Great match-up Tuesday, February 13 ball, 22 on defense, one athlete, and wide receiver/tight end Stanley Bu- American Conference Player of the against Delta State at Weevils Field two special team players that will ford, running back S’Quan Duke, Week as was announced Monday. in Monticello was canceled due to be coming to the Weevils straight linebacker Tanner Courson, defen- Dodd, a senior, led the Weevils inclement weather and fi eld condi- out of high school. Three junior sive back Michael Thompson, and during the week after fi nishing with tions. There is no current scheduled college players are also expected to defensive back Ja’Vonn Watson. a batting average of .750, going makeup date. join the team as well as at least six Other local signees are defensive 6-for-8 overall at the plate. He led Arkansas-Monticello will return mid-year transfers that are already lineman Ricky Morgan from Mc- the team in doubles with four total, to action this Friday, February 16 on campus. Gehee, defensive lineman Wallace and led UAM in runs batted in with as the Weevils open Great Amer- “We are really excited about Smith from Warren, and Traymon four as well. ican Conference play against the this class,” states Coach Jackson. Holmes a defensive back out of The shortstop from McKinney, East Central Tigers in Monticello “Adding some quality high school Hamburg. UAM Sports Texas went on to total a team-high at Weevils Field with game one set players and junior college guys will Coach Jackson also announced fi ve runs scored, along with record- for 2:00 p.m. help continue our push in a positive that the fi rst spring practice will DODD NAMED GAC Player of the Week way. Building on the improvement begin on March 12. There will be from the last couple of years is our three practices before the Spring focus. Our coaching staff did an Break vacation and then the re- Arkansas Glasshoppers, Inc. outstanding job this recruiting sea- maining spring practice games son.” will take place over the course of Presents the 32nd Annual The coaching staff secured the three weeks after Spring Break end Depression Era and Vintage Glass commitments of 15 players from on April 12 with the Green-White Arkansas, 15 from Louisiana, 10 game. from Texas, and three from Mis- Coach Jackson also announced Show & Sale sissippi. that the Weevils will be hosting a This year’s Weevils squad will blood drive on February 23 start- Pottery & Kitchen Items of the Era have to address several key de- ing at 1 pm and ending at 6 pm. 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Don’t see what you want, vision, the winning team will receive The annual Monticello/Drew County AUTO SALVAGE God, 620 North Conley Street, is Apartments Please Call: 870-723-3700. 9/2 TFN $100 and a trophy, with $80 going to Chamber of Commerce/ Monticello changing times for its midweek ser- Offering 2 Great Locations in Mon- Buying Junk Cars!! Sat/Sun only second-place team and $60 to third- Economic Development Commis- vice. The new change takes place Advance classifi eds are online ticello 1&2 Bedroom Apartments, cash in your hand. We pay cash place team. In the event of a tie, a sion will host the annual awards next Tuesday. Time time for the ser- www.mymonticellonews.net Log on Very nice, Spacious, All Appliances on the spot and haul the car away shoot-off will be held. Teams may banquet at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 vice has been changed to 7:30 pm. now and click on CLASSIFIEDS. Furnished, Washer/Dryer optional, free all you do is take the cash. Any bring shells or buy at the range (12 at the Gibson University Center. In- and services will be held at that time You can also place your classifi ed Carpet/Laminate Flooring. Leasing Model or make. Mr. Johnny 870- and 20 gauge) for $8.50 a box.Food dividual tickets are $25 or $250 for a until further notice. Each Tuesday, ads on-line. Information Contact: Lively Realty 460-5399. 4/21 12tc will be available for purchase on site table of eight. For more information, there will be different guest preach- Co., Inc. 870-534-2251/870-941- at noon on the day of the shoot. For contact the Chamber at 870-367- ers and singers. Rev. Janie Smith, 9008. BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL- WE BUY JUNK CARS COMMUNITY EVENTS more information, contact the Brad- 6741. host pastor, and the Friendship ABLE. TFN ley County chamber at 870-226- congregstion invite all to attend. For more details and information on 5225 or Jolley at 870-820-0410. For more information, contact Rev. the events listed below, please refer CHURCH EVENTS PARKHILL Smith at 870-820-5223. to the Wednesday publication of the February 22 February 24 APARTMENTS Yard sale items needed Advance Monticellonian. The Drew Central School District Newly renovated 1 and 2 Bedrooms, will hold registration for Kindergar- Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Rev. Janie Smith, pastor of Friend- CH/A. All electric, water paid. Call February 15 ten and Preschool from 12 p.m. Church, 527 East McCloy Street, ship Pentecostal Church of God, 367-6241 from 9 am to 5 pm. TFN Southeast Arkansas Community to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 in the will be the site of a community sci- 620 North Conley Street, is accept- We buy Junk Cars, Running Action Corporation will received elementary library. Please bring the ence fair, sponsored by the Drew ing all unwanted yard sale items in Weevil Run Apart- Cars and will haul them away for U.S.D.A food commodities. Items child’s social security card, birth cer- County NAACP Branch No. 6042, good condition—large or small. Rev. you. Contact (870)723-9698 or available will be: Chicken Leg Quar- tifi cate and shot record. Proof of in- for students in grades Kindergarten ments Smith hosts yard sales regularly at (662)303-4476. TFN ters, Milk, Pasta Spaghetti, Green come is required for preschool only. through 12th grade on Saturday, Choose 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom her home at 1033 East Jackson Av- Beans, Potato Sliced, Boned Can Feb. 24. Doors will open at 10 a.m. or 1 bedroom, 1 bath. All feature Advance classifi eds are online enue. All proceeds raised from the Chicken, Applesauce, Whole Ker- February 23 and judging will begin at 11 a.m. stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, www.mymonticellonews.net Log on sales go to Friendship Pentecostal. nel Corn, Vegetable Soup, Peanut The Arkansas Agriculture Depart- Cash prizes will be awarded to the hook-up for washer/dryer. Adjacent now and click on CLASSIFIEDS. For more information, contact Rev. Butter, Raisins, Blackeye Beans, ment’s Arkansas Grown Program winners. The deadline to register to UAM campus. 870-723-4943 or You can also place your classifi ed Smith at 870-820-5223. Grape Juice, Unsalted Crackers. has announced fi ve regional Local is Friday, Jan. 26. For more infor- 870-723-2342. TFN ads online. Fight Hunger The rules for acceptance and par- Conversations events scheduled mation, contact Sheena Garrard at Westside Manor Apartments. 2 BR, ticipation in the U.S.D.A’s Tempo- for February through April, 2018. 870-723-1703 or sheenagarrard@ Hope Place of Monticello invites 1 BA. Refrigerator & stove provided. rary Emergency Program are the These events help create connec- gmail.com. our community to drop off non-per- Washer/Dryer hookups. (870) 853- same for everyone without regard tions between local farmers and ishable food donations. We are 5345. TFN to race, color, religion, age, sex, producers with the buying commu- open to receive donations Tues- disability, national origin, political nity, provide increased marketing APARTMENTS day - Wednesday - Thursday from affi liation, or veteran status. If you opportunities for locally grown pro- AUTO REPAIR 9:30am-4:30pm. Suggested items: Nice one bedroom apartment for household’s income is at or below duce and products, and also high- Pasta, Peanut Butter, Rice, Beans, rent. Call 870-308-2924 or 870-308- the federal poverty level, you may light the health benefi ts of Arkansas East End Transmission Soup, Canned Meats, Canned 4116. 3/3 4tpd be eligible to receive surplus com- specialty crops. Offerings will in- Fruits & Vegetables, Mac&Cheese, Transmission and general auto modities. Households must meet clude networking, Farm to School 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage apart- Cereal, Juice and Boxed Meals. 103 repair. All the latest computer di- income guidelines, live in the coun- training, and a vendor showcase. A ment. Central heat & air, appli- North Main, Monticello. TFN agnostic equipment and training for ty that you apply for commodities, meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. ances, washer/dryer connections. todays electronic transmission. 17 Historical Preservation and show some type of identifi ca- 23 at the Sadie Johnson Communi- Located on Bowser Rd, water paid, tion (driver’s license, or other photo ty Building in Monticello. For more all electric. $500 deposit, $500 rent. Funds Needed For identifi cation, etc). Drew County: information, contact Adriane Barnes Call 870-723-3534. 2/17 4tc Enon School 8:00 am at the First Assembly of at 501-516-6255. Assistant Director of Nursing Funds are needed for the mainte- God Church, Building #2, 915 Hwy Cedar Hill Apartments nance of Enon’s 2-room school- 425 N., Monticello, AR. Contact An- February 24 Newly renovated. Veteran units house located at 2474 Highway 35E drea Crowder at 870-460-0842 or Special Olympics Arkansas Area available. New appliances and in- outside of Monticello. Any donation Carolyn Davis 870-226-2668 x 307. 12 will host its annual Polar Plunge terior. Income restrictions apply. Help Wanted fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Washer/dryer in each unit. 839 S. amount will be greatly appreciated Assistant Director of Nursing needed. February 17 Feb. 24 at Pauline Baptist Church. Gabbert St. 870-367-3394. TFN to keep the legacy alive and well. Must have experience in long-term care and The 2018 Bradley County Pink To- For more information on how to help The Shae Gillespie Suber Center be an RN. We offer health insurance, including preserve Enon’s schoolhouse or to mato Festival Trap Shoot is sched- will host a sports banquet at 1 p.m., dental and vision and retirement incentives. make a donation contact, James uled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. Saturday, Feb. 24. The banquet will Please apply in person at: Jarrett at 870-367-3765. TFN 17. The competition will be held the Med Center last building on the right at the Warren Shooting Complex, CASA of the 10th Judicial District is 6400 Trinity Dr., Pine Bluff, 323 Bradley County Road 38 (off or email [email protected]. seeking volunteer advocates and U.S. Highway 63 south of Warren). No Phone Calls Please! board members. To fi nd out how Office Position Available Two-person teams may register at you can help a child in need, please the Bradley County Chamber of Must have experience with accounts receivable, contact (870) 367-9449. TFN Commerce or by contacting Seth accounts payable, general ledger and computer Monticello 2nd Chancefurdogs is in Jolley, Trap Shoot chairman. Regis- TRINITY VILLAGE need of supplies: Dog pens, ken- tration for the competition is $80 per experience with word and excel. 5SJOJUZ%SJWFt1JOF#MVČ "3t nels and crates, dog houses, 20x20 team and will include two rounds of Competitive salary and benefits. plastic tarps, dog feeders, dog and trap. The teams will be divided into puppy food ALWAYS needed. If two divisions, 16 years and older Apply in person at: you would like to donate, please and 15 years and under. Prizes will Abbott Supply Company, Inc. contact: Monticello2ndChancefur- be awarded in each group. The win- 3106 Hwy 65 North McGehee, AR [email protected] or call 870-224- ning team in the 16 and older divi- 2486. 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The ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain patient accounting cash accounts, complete daily patient census Mark Your Calendar reconciliations, assist with month-end closing of patient accounting and healthcare billing and collecting. FEBRUARY 15 21 The Patient Accounting Specialist must be a motivated performer, team player, with knowledge of claims reimbursement and Express will be taking applications POćVSTEBZ'FCSVBSZUIJO collection efforts for Managed Care, Medicare, Medicaid, .POUJDFMMPGSPNBNBN 8FEOFTEBZ'FCSVBSZTUJO.D(FIFF insurance companies and third party insurance. This person plays GSPNBNBN 8FEOFTEBZ'FCSVBSZTUJO%VNBTGSPNQNQN a key role in enhancing revenues and servicing the needs of our BOEFWFSZćVSTEBZJO'PSEZDFGSPNQNQN Applicants must have I-9 patients by accurately billing customer accounts, assuring timely documentation that proves your identity and eligibility to work, and able to remittance and taking immediate action on issues that involve pass a drug screen. 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If interested contact the Human Resources PS Department (870) 352-8203, for more information, Monday &0&o&RVBM0QQPSUVOJUZ&NQMPZFS through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. or you may fax a *EPDVNFOUBUJPOUIBUQSPWFTZPVSJEFOUJUZBOEFMJHJCJMJUZUPXPSLJOUIF resume to (870) 352-2433. 64JTOFFEFE ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018• PAGE 5C Legals NOTICE WARNING ORDER Inc. are Defendants, will on the 5th of March, 2018, offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the County Courthouse in Mon- The following vehicle(s) will be sold, dismantled or destroyed in fi fteen (15) days To: David Ross, John Does No. 1-10, and all persons claiming any ticello, Drew County, Arkansas, to the highest and best bidder the unless claimed at Rod’s Towing and Recovery, 1010 Hwy 425 South, Monticello, AR interest in and to the subject land in Section 36, Township 12 South, following land situated in the County of Garland,, State of Arkansas: 71655, 870-367-1700. Range 7 West in Drew County and their spouses and heirs, if any Tract 1: Lot 9 of Judy’s Acres Subdivision according to the Plat 2006 Cadillac STS Black Vin# 1G6DW677560159887 You are hereby notifi ed that, Eric D. Lucas and Pamla J. Lucas, fi led for record in Plat Book 1 at Page 58 of the Plat Records of Gar- 2000 Ford Grand Marquis Blue Vin# 2MEFM75W2YX735028 Plaintiffs, whose attorney is Paul W. Keith, whose address is 119 land County, Arkansas; 1998 Chev. Silverado 1500 Black Vin# 2GCEK19R7W1101217 South Main , Post Offi ce Box which Complaint and summons shall #96645 2/14-2/21 be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. You are also Tract 2: Lots 10 and 11 of Judy’s Acres Subdivision mmm notifi ed that you must appear and defend by fi ling your Answer or according to the Plat fi led for record in Plat Book 1 at Page 58 of the other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the Plat Records of Garland County, Arkansas; INVITATION FOR BIDS fi rst publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your fail- ure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the Lots 5 and 6 of Judy’s Acres Subdivision according to the Plat fi led Notice is hereby given by Drew Memorial Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Drew Memorial Hos- relief demanded in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of for record in Plat Book 1 at Page 58 of the Plat Records of Garland pital of an invitation to submit bids for the following described item. this state. County, Arkansas; Brief Description: Full off site Laundry Service IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, a Must meet specifi cation as follows: Clerk of the Court, on this 2 day of February, 2018. Subject to all restrictions, reservations, zoning ordinances and ease- 1.) Vendor agrees to supply labor, equipment, and materials: ments of record and now in place. • Pick-up and Delivery 3 times a week /s/Beverly Burks, • Supply Bariatric & Pediatric needs Drew County Circuit Clerk AND the following land situated in the County of Drew, State of • Launder scrubs & cubical curtains to meet health standards 210 S Main Street Arkansas: • Any specialty items or request Monticello, AR 71655 • Specialty laundry service for Halo Nursery Program Attorney for Plaintiffs: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Paul W. Keith the Southeast Quarter (NW¼ of SE¼) of Section 10, Township 12 2.) Supply tan blankets for top covers Gibson & Keith, PLLC South, Range 7 West, thence run south 00º09’09” West along 119 South Main Street the West boundary of the said NW¼ of SE¼ a distance of 241.96 feet 3.) Cover any unexpected deliveries for emergencies in a timely manner. PO Box 447 to THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE PARCEL OF LAND Monticello, AR 71657 HEREBY DESCRIBED, thence continue South 00º09’09” West 4.) Place to Obtain Specifi cations: 870-367-2438 along said West boundary a distance of 415.68 feet; thence run Jackie Smith, Director of Materials Management, FAX: 870-367-8306 South 85º11’6” East, which is parallel to the North boundary Drew Memorial Hospital, #96637 2/7-2/14 of the NW¼ of SE¼ a distance of 994.86 feet to the West right- 778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655, mmm of-way of U.S. Highway No. 425; thence run North 5º55’53” West (870) 460-3550 along the said West right-of-way a distance of 421.43 feet; thence run [email protected]. North 10º26’15” West along the said west right-of-way a distance of IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 15.47 feet; thence run North 85º14’33” West parallel with the 5.) Date, Time & Place at which Sealed Bids will be received: North boundary of said NW¼ of SE¼ a distance of 74.69 feet; thence All bids are to be delivered in sealed envelopes with the name of the Vendor, Bid DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS run South a distance of 13.86 feet; thence run North 85º14’33” West Name, Date/Time clearly labeled on the outside of the sealed envelope. No bids will parallel with the North boundary of said NW¼ of SE¼ a distance of be accepted after the bid opening time. A copy of current liability insurance is re- CIVIL DIVISION 872.47 feet, back to the point of beginning. quired. All bids must be received at COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY PLAINTIFF Said sale will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the date stated and sale will Administration Offi ce, VS. No. CV-2017-109-4 be made upon the terms of three (3) months credit. The purchaser Drew Memorial Hospital, Inc. LEONARD STEPHENSON, LAKE at said sale shall be required to give bond with approved security to 778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655, ENTERPRISES, INC., and PINE HAVEN secure the payment of the purchase price, and a lien will be retained no later than 2 p.m. on February 23, 2018, Central time. PARK, INC. DEFENDANTS on said land to secure further said purchase price. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE WITNESS my hand this 1st day of February, 2018. 6.) Right to Reject Bids: Drew Memorial Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Drew Memorial Hospi- tal reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formalities. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Commissioner, pursu- /s/BEVERLY BURKS, ant to the Decree and Order of the Circuit Court of Drew County, COMMISSIONER 7.) Dated this 9th day of February, 2018. Drew Memorial Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Drew Arkansas, which was rendered on the 19th day of January, 2018, in #96641 2/7 2/14 Memorial Hospital. a case which Commercial Bank & Trust Company is Plaintiff and mmm Leonard Stephenson, Lake Enterprises, Inc., and Pine Haven Park, Scott Barrilleaux, CEO #96647 2/14-2/21 mmm HELP WANTED Hourly CNA’S IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Needed for the Week of 02-12-18 DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS Southeast Arkansas area. STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Must pass Arkansas Eric D. Lucas and Pamla J. Lucas, His Wife Plaintiffs Call 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here! VS. NO. CV-2018-30-3 State Criminal David Ross, Homer Laws, Catherine Laws, Sheila Hummel, Paul Hummel, Ford HELP WANTED - Background Check. TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED Medicare doesn’t Motor Credit Company, LLC; fka Ford Motor Credit Company, Commissioner of cover all of your medi- Revenues Department of Finance and Administration State of Arkansas, John Does Please call Superior Owner Operators 10 HOMES cal expenses. 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