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Special to the Advance buyer’s guide; statutes gov- schools, roads, libraries and erning sales; auction date, public services including Commissioner of State time and location; and a ambulances,” Land said. Lands Tommy Land an- complete listing of parcels “Everyone benefits from nounced that his office will offered. This resource is on paying those taxes — and auction tax-delinquent land the Commissioner’s web- the property owner bene- in Drew County on Thurs- site, www.cosl.org, and is fits from paying on time, by day, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. The regularly updated. avoiding interest and penal- auction will be held at the The website also includes ties on delinquent taxes.” Hampton Inn – Meeting an instructional video Properties that do not sell Room in Monticello, with demonstrating how to re- at auction will appear on the registration beginning at search information about COSL’s post-auction sales 9:30 a.m. each parcel available for list 30 days after the auction “Since we were unable to sale. date. From there, they can hold public auctions in 2020 “We open the bidding at be purchased through an due to the COVID pandemic, the amount of taxes, penal- online auction system. An- we are auctioning properties ties and interest due,” Land other instructional video on that were scheduled for sale said. “Anyone who has de- the COSL website demon- last year,” Land said. “These linquent property going up strates that process to bid- are properties whose taxes for auction should be aware ders. have been delinquent since they only have 10 business Owners of delinquent 2015.” days after the auction to re- parcels may redeem those Next year, during the deem property sold there.” delinquent taxes online at 2022 auction season, the Bidders must register for www.cosl.org using a cred- COSL office will auction the auction, but the reg- it or debit card. Those who two years’ worth of proper- istration is free. The first prefer to pay by check or ties. “That will catch us up $100 of any parcel’s pur- money order can print a Pe- so that we’re current on all chase price must be paid in tition to Redeem from the sales,” Land said. cash, while the remainder website or call the office at Prospective bidders can may be paid by cash, check 501-324-9422 to request the find an online Public Auc- or credit card. petition, which must accom- tion Catalog, including a “Property taxes help fund pany their payment.

Tom White/Advance-Monticellonian Monticello loses former Monticello city employees RJ Pharr and Randell Whitmore work on a water main break Thursday, July 15 on North Hyatt Street. County Judge, Mayor

Jackson named interim athletic director BY MELISSA ORRELL a Saturday while all of us wore [email protected] out rubber boots and cover- BY EMBER DAVIS gone on to play for the NFL, ing up and attracting students alls so the couple could go to University of Arkansas at Monticello AFL, and CFL. UAM’s invita- who are strong athletes, strong The Drew County commu- a construction job out of state. tion to the Corsicana Bowl in people, and strong representa- nity lost another community That was just the kind of man University of Arkansas at 2018 took the Weevils to their tives of our university. I think leader Wednesday, July 14, he was.” Monticello chancellor Dr. fi rst bowl game in 25 years. In we have made a lot of progress with the passing of former During his tenure as Coun- Peggy Doss announced Thurs- the last traditional season (fall in that area, and we want to Drew County Judge and Mon- ty Judge, West also came to day the appointment of head 2019), Jackson’s Weevils set a continue making that a focus.” ticello Mayor Harold West. Akin’s aid. football coach William “Hud” 4-1 record at home in Cotton When Jackson was announced West, who served as Coun- “A friend of mine and I had Jackson as the institution’s Boll Stadium and earned sev- as the head coach in late 2010, ty Judge for two terms and a job building a fence for Dr. interim athletic director. Jack- en Great American Conference members of the football team as Mayor for four terms, also David Denson, it was a pipe son’s appointment is eff ective (GAC) student-athlete honors, had a 19% four-year gradua- served his community as a fence on Midway Route and immediately, according to the the most for the institution tion rate, and now, that rate member of the Arkansas Na- we had to weld the pipe,” email announcement sent to since the conference was cre- has increased to 87% at the tional Guard. He also served Akin stated. “I was worried we employees and students. The ated. Currently, Jackson’s 34 open-enrollment university. as District 4 Vice-President, Police, the President’s Award would catch the fi eld on fi re previous director of athletics, wins with UAM mean he holds Chancellor Doss said, “Coach fi rst Vice President and then in 2002 by the Arkansas De- and we did. Padraic McMeel, left UAM to the second-most football victo- Jackson has always demon- President of the Arkansas partment of Human Services “We were putting the fi re accept a similar role at Black ries in the university’s coaching strated a commitment to aca- Municipal League as well as a and he was admitted into the out with out shirts when Har- Hills State University in June. history. demic success and to engaging member of the Southern Mu- Drew Central Hall of Fame for old drove up in his County The announcement said the In a 2019 press conference student-athletes in campus nicipal league and the on the outstanding Citizenship and Judge Car,” Akin remembered search to fi ll the AD role has announcing an extension of life. He and his staff play an Transportation Infrastructure as an exemplary graduate in with a laugh. “He bailed us out been temporarily suspended Jackson’s coaching contract, important role in student Service Committee. 2010. Those who knew him by radioing the fi re depart- but will resume near the start his time spent off the fi eld with achievement and retention. Lake Monticello was con- remember him as a man who ment. He said he was glad he of the next calendar year. student-athletes was cited as He also knows how to provide structed during his tenure wanted to help any time he came along when he did or be- Jackson became the univer- just as important as garnering and advocate for our students as mayor and was named by was given the chance. fore long we would have been sity’s 25th head football coach wins. When it comes to player through public outreach and West, who is remembered “During his time as Mayor, naked. We always had a laugh in 2011. Typical team rosters recruitment, Jackson prides creating strategic partnerships. fondly by those who knew Laura Gober and Greg Whita- when he came to the offi ce.” at UAM range from 100 to 130 himself in sourcing region- He is a wonderful represen- him. ker wanted to get married, I’m West had many hobbies student-athletes, on average, al talent from Arkansas and tative of our university, active “We probably wouldn’t have pretty sure it was on a Satur- that included golf, fi shing and making football the largest bordering states as much as in the community, and is a a Lake Monticello without day,” remembers Akin. “I had woodworking, as well as being team on campus. In his decade possible, and he says a top con- valued member of our staff . I Harold,” said current Drew been duck hunting and it was a licensed pilot and enjoyed at the helm of the football pro- cern, right along with assessing am pleased to have him serve County Judge Robert Akin. very cold. Harold’s dad had flying his family, friends gram, he has mentored seven athletic skill, is the character in this pivotal role during this West received many honors frozen pipes and was dressed and business associates to All-American honorees, nine and dedication of prospec- athletic department leadership throughout his lifetime in- as if he was going to Alaska. many locations. All-Region selections, and 40 tive student-athletes. Jackson transition.” cluding being named Mayor of Harold came in the Mayor’s Funeral services were held All-GAC athletes. Several of said, “When I came in, I knew the Year in 1999 by the Arkan- offi ce and preformed the cer- Saturday, July 17, with burial Jackson’s former players have we needed to prioritize build- See UAM Page 11A sas Association of Chiefs of emony for Laura and Greg on at Oakland Cemetery. Drew County COVID-19 weekly update New COVID-19 Cases in Drew Coun- longer smoldering. It has broken out Wednesday 10 ty totaled 41 this week, a large jump into a raging forest fire that will grow Thursday 3 from the 18 added the week before. in size and strength. We cannot stand With vaccinations slowly rising to still. We must act to reduce the conse- Friday 4 only 36.2% of the population fully quences of this new surge to the extent Saturday 0 vaccinated, the Delta variant is gain- possible.” Sunday 0 ing traction in the County and across For the week of Wednesday, July 14, the State with the latest report from through Tuesday, July 20, the county Monday 14 UAMS warning that “COVID is no added new COVID cases as follows: Tuesday 10

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Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha and Drew counties. It’s primary Theresa PerrigenAdvance Monticellonian focus is Education, Housing, Health and Wellness, Economic De- Norma Ray, of Belle View Estates, celebrated her 102nd Birthday Wednesday, July 14. Happy Birthday Ms. Norma! velopment, Community Development, Housing, Food Insecurity, and Financial Literacy. The offi ce is located at Revival Center Church’s Business offi ce complex. For service, please use the front entrance at 311 South Pine in Monticello. For questions or to schedule an appointment, one may call Mrs. Linda Austin at (870) 740-1093. Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education Meeting The Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education holds a meeting monthly at Western Sizzlin’, 436 U.S. Highway 425 North, on the fi rst Thursday of every month. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting is called to order at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend who cares about motorcycles and motorcycle safety, you do not have to own or ride a bike to be a member or to attend meetings. Andrew Chapel Cemetery To all concerned that have family or cemetery plots in the Andrews Chapel Cemetery, please send any updated contact information to: Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association, C/O Cindy Ferrell, Secre- tary/Treasurer, 2968 Barkada Road, Wilmar, Ar, 71675. Spring Break 2022 Education First Tour The Travel Club in conjunction with Education First Tours for stu- dents will be traveling to the beaches of Normandy to learn about the War World II landings on D-Day before stopping in Paris to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, the Eiff el Tower, Palace of Ver- sailles and more. The last stop will be crossing the English Chan- nel in London to experience the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Windsor Palace and more. Students will learn about culture, food, language, and currency while making new friends. Students from any school, including home school, are eligible for travel. Parents and relatives may travel as well. Contact Eva Arrington, group leader of The Travel Club at 870-224-6545 for more information. MONDAY, JULY 12 THROUGH FRIDAY, JULY 23 State Disaster Assistance Homeowners and renters aff ected by the June 6, 2021 fl ooding and storms residing in Arkansas, Desha, Drew, Jeff erson, Lincoln or Monroe counties may be eligible for Arkansas Disaster Assis- tance if their primary residence was destroyed or made inhabitable and they had eligible uninsured losses. Categories of assistance may include: home repairs, cleaning and sanitizing, household debris removal, personal property repair/replacement. Not eligi- ble: Businesses, second homes, automobiles, outbuildings/sheds, fences, food loss. Applicants will need homeowner or renter’s name, address of damaged home, phone number, email address (if you have one), insurance information, social security number and detailed description of damages to apply. To register, call the hotline at 1-888-683-ADEM(2336), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 31 Rock Springs United Methodist Craft Bazaar/Rummage Sale The Rock Springs United Methodist Church will host a craft bazaar/ rummage sale Saturday, July 31, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a pancake breakfast available for $5 and booth items will include new arts and crafts. The church will also have their annual rummage sale items available. TUESDAY, AUG. 3 THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 7 Drew County Fair and Parade The Drew County Fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 7. Admission to the fair will be $2 for ages 2 and up Tuesday through Thursday and $3 for Friday and Saturday. Armband night will be Thursday, Aug. 6 with an armband presale one day only Saturday, July 31 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the parking lot beside Ray’s on U.S. Highway 425. The Fair Parade will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 on North Main Street. Deadline to enter the parade is Sunday, Aug. 1. Contact Glenda Nichols at 870-367-6741 or email at [email protected] for more information and to register for the parade or fi ll out an entry form from the 2021 Fair Guide and mail it to Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce, 335 East Gaines Street, Monticello, AR 71655. 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 3A Master Gardeners off er online training

Sr. Center BY TRACY COURAGE ble and fruit gardening, annu- in the state.” uada.edu/counties/. U of A System Division of Agriculture als and perennials and other Starting with just four coun- For more information topics of interest to homemak- ties and 40 members in 1988, about the Master Gardener nterest in gardening surged ers. Each new Master Gardener the Arkansas Master Gardener program in Arkansas, visit Lunch Menu during the COVID-19 pandem- is also paired with a mentor in program is now 3,200 volun- www.uaex.uada.edu/mas- ic as Arkansans took to the out- their county. teers strong in 67 counties. ter-gardeners. To learn more doors, and that interest doesn’t “Our mentors are what sets For a program application, about other extension pro- seem to be fading. July 21 to July 21 this volunteer program apart contact your county agent grams in Arkansas, contact The Arkansas Master Gar- from others,” said Berni Kurz, deners program, part of the through your county Cooper- your local Cooperative Ex- extension consumer horticul- University of Arkansas System ative Extension Service offi ce. tension Service agent or visit ture educator for the Division Division of Agriculture, contin- A directory of county offi ces is uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on of Agriculture. “They provide Wednesday: ues to be the state’s largest hor- available at https://www.uaex. Twitter at @AR_Extension. Fried Chicken, guidance to new gardeners and ticulture volunteer and educa- macaroni salad, sliced to- tion organization. Registration help answer questions.” for its fall training, set to begin Volunteerism is crucial to mato, tropical fruit, oatmeal Sept. 22, is now open. many Cooperative Extension cookie This year’s training will be Service programs, including conducted via Zoom and will Master Gardeners. Members include fi ve day-long sessions complete 40 hours of volunteer Thursday: Roasted turkey on Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, service after their training. To with gravy, sweet potato, Oct. 20, and Oct. 27. Training maintain membership, they will be scheduled 8:30 a.m.-5 complete 20 education hours mixed greens, corn muffi n, p.m. and 20 hours of community The cost is $75 and includes service each year. banana 40 hours of training and the “Communities across Arkan- Master Gardener handbook. sas have benefi ted greatly from Friday: Fried catfi sh, french Trainees will learn about ba- the Master Gardeners’ work in Advance-Monticellonian fi le photo sic botany, soils and fertilizer, public gardens, parks and other The Master Gardeners of Drew County and UAM school of Agriculture fries, onion pickle, coleslaw, pest control and pesticide use. public spaces,” Kurz said. “You co-hosted MG advanced training on heirloom tomatoes June 21 and June In addition, there will be class- can see the work of Master Gar- 22, 2018. This year training by the Arkansas Master Gardeners program will hushpuppies, peach cobbler es on landscape design, vegeta- deners in almost every county be available on-line . Monday: Ham and cheese on a bun, relish plate, green Cattleman’s Association holds monthly meeting

pea salad, pickled beets, Special to the Advance with their supervised agricul- Another student exhibitor, Auction. brownie tural experience. Paige King, Lee Gibson, discussed his It was announced that Nita The Desha/Drew Cattle- one of her students, was there previous years’ experiences Carpenter has earned a Top men’s Association met for to share her experience in with showing livestock at the Hand Award given to mem- Tuesday: Beef taco with let- the regular monthly meeting showing one sheep last year County, District and State bers who sign up at least 15 July 15, 2021, at 7 p.m. in- and plans to exhibit two this Level Fairs. He is current- tuce, tomato and cheese, new members or 30 renewals. the Agriculture building on year. She appreciated the ly working with a Brahman Spanish rice, refried beans, the University of Arkansas opportunity to participate in heifer to show this year but This award will be presented at Monticello campus. Pres- the youth livestock auction has also shown Jersey heifers at the Arkansas Cattlemen’s fruit cocktail, ice cream ident Jason Meier opened the where the FFA member or and sheep in past years. Association State Convention meeting and welcomed the 4-H member is rewarded by a Also on hand were his which is July 30-31, 2021 in Wednesday: sweet and sour members and guests. point system which gives the brothers, Lane and Ladd Gib- Hot Springs. The group enjoyed the meal exhibitor additional funds for son, who each talked about Attendees were reminded Pork, white rice, steamed sponsored by Drew Farm their highest scoring animal showing sheep, goats and that scholarship applications broccoli, egg roll, peaches, Supply and the Association to help pay expenses for feed, cattle. must be turned in by July 31, appreciates their support. etc. or invest in more live- All of the students showed 2021. President Meier introduced stock. appreciation for the contri- blonde bar The Association plans to our speaker, Brittany Leek, In this auction the exhibitor butions made to the Drew All lunches have a Future Farmers of America retains ownership of the ani- County Livestock Premium have a booth at the Drew Advisor at Drew Central High mal which often gives them Auction. The association County Fair Aug. 3 through choice of sweet tea and School. Leek described how an opportunity to continue voted to donate $500 to the Aug. 7. We hope to see you milk. she helps guide her students with their livestock project. Drew Co. Livestock Premium there! The Senior Center ANNSWOOD APARTMENTS serves curbside lunch for & Foundation RETIREMENT CENTER AB Handicapped, efficiency & one bedroom apartments citizens 60 and older for Repair, LLC When available $3 for registered and $4 A family's annual income must not exceed program income limits. Limits are for low, very low Call us for your house leveling needs. We do pilings, wood/ and extremely low incomes. Rental assistance available for those who qualify. For example: EFF/ for nonregistered; under VODEUDLVLQJVLOOVMRLVWUHSODFHURWWHQÀRRUVUHSODFHHWF Handicapped with a $755 monthly income will rent for $152 and One Bedroom $145. For more information write or call: Tracy Ballard, Office Manager, Equal Housing Opportunities. 60, $5 Monday through [email protected] (870) 740-8281 | (870) 820-0207 570 W. Conrad Arkansas Relay Service TTY Friday from 10 a.m. to Monticello, AR 71655 Phone: 870-367-5967 1-800-285-1131 12 p.m., fi rst come, fi rst served. Rates for lunches were changed in Janu- ary 2021 to those cur- Send Them Off To College rently listed. With the Local Bank You Trust

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Sure, I know this year in the state legislatures, Congress, sertion of the partisan hue these moves take, that plenty of people like to fl ip the classic and the courts, the same venues that have you can look at Arizona: there, state legisla- A surge of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas is Clausewitz quote and say that politics is war seen this issue for generations. tors have introduced a bill that would take dominating the news as UAMS reports Ar- by other means. All’s fair, etc., they insist. And right now, it’s looking like as a nation away authority from the secretary of state kansas entering a sixth phase of the pandemic But the cornerstone of representative de- we’re on a determined march backward. of the other party—until she leaves offi ce, at and a third wave of cases in the State. Low mocracy, the base on which everything else Thanks to new legislation in Georgia, coun- which point the bill expires. vaccination rates due to vaccine hesitancy and rests, is the people’s right ty elections offi cials—the backbone of our Looking to the courts for help is dicey. The the arrival of the more virulent Delta variant of to cast an informed vote to democracy—are being removed as new local US Supreme Court has just signaled its will- the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 choose our leaders. There’s and state laws take aim at elections adminis- ingness to allow the core value embedded in was the perfect combination to cause the latest no argument about this: it’s tration in a bid, bluntly put, to put people in the 1965 Voting Rights Act—that what hap- surge that Arkansas is now entering. Hospitals just a basic right. Which authority who can tilt rules and regulations pens on the ground matters, whatever the in the state continue to fi ll up at an alarming means that the more Amer- in their party’s favor. Secretaries of state are intent—to fall by the wayside. In its decision, rate with the latest UAMS model predicting icans we hear from in the losing their power as legislatures across the the Court essentially said that there’s no legal over 370,000 cumulative cases by July 26, only LEE voting booth, the fairer and country move to shift power over the running recourse if you can’t prove that a legislature more representative the re- 4,269 cases more than the cumulative number HAMILTON of elections to, well, themselves. This does acted with racist intent, regardless of how of cases reported on July 21, sults. So, in my book, getting not inspire confi dence in the future of Ameri- things play out in real life. There are state POLITICAL creative about restricting the can democracy. showing we are on pace to COMMENTARY courts pushing back against this direction— bypass the prediction in the ability to cast a ballot is pret- Why? Because all these maneuvers take New Hampshire’s supreme court, for in- next 6 days. ty much an admission that aim at the nitty-gritty details of running elec- stance, just invalidated a law passed in 2017 The American Academy you can’t win in the marketplace of ideas. tions: voting hours; the locations of precincts because its impact fell unequally on voters. of Pediatrics released new Over the course of our history, despite fi ts and of ballot drop boxes; making it harder or But that strikes me as a rearguard action. COVID-19 guidance on Mon- and starts, we’ve moved steadily toward ex- easier for eligible voters to register; what’s in When I began in politics, I thought it panding people’s ability to vote—from white voter notifi cations—and who gets them; how MELISSA day, July 19, which includes would be easy to protect the right to vote. I recommending masking men with property only, to allowing women, often to purge voter rolls (and of whom); the was dead wrong. One of my earliest votes ORRELL in schools for anyone over Black people, Native Americans, and people ability to certify elections. This is not about 18 and older to cast ballots. Yet here we are See HAMILTON Page 5A REPORTER the age of two, regardless of making voting fairer or easier for Americans. vaccination status. Howev- er, a law passed in Arkansas prohibits school district from mandating mask Arkansas use. Arkansas Children’s Hospital reported a total of 11 children with COVID-19 on Monday with half of them critically ill or on a ventilator. Sales Tax According to Dr. Rick Barr, all 11 kids admitted into Arkansas Children’s were unvaccinated Holiday set and about half of those were old enough to be get the shot. And this is where I say the politics have got to This week, we want to stop. It doesn’t make sense to me for the legisla- remind you about the ture to bar the use of one of the proven ways to upcoming Arkansas Sales stop or slow the spread of the virus, especially Tax holiday. This year, the in schools where a large number of students event will begin at 12:01 am don’t have the option to be vaccinated whether on Saturday, August 7, and their parents want them to be or not. end at 11:59 pm on Sunday, In my house, this is a widely discussed topic. August 8. Last year, I kept my kids home due to a lack This is now the 10th year of treatment and prevention methods for the that Arkansans can take virus. With my dad as sick as he was, I wanted advantage to ensure that nothing came between him and of this break the kids spending precious time together. I do from state not regret that decision, nor do my school-age and local children. The rush to develop a vaccine with sales tax on the whole world racing to fi nd one, was exactly certain pur- what should have happened and it gave me chases. hope for the kids to return to in person learn- Act 757 of ing this fall. Isolation is not good for any age HOWARD 2011 pro- group, but it is especially hard for kids who are BEATY vides for still developing socially. It was very diffi cult a sales tax ARKANSAS for my girls. They struggled with staying on HOUSE REPORT holiday in schedules with a mom who was working. I just Arkansas want to add that I have an amazing place of during the employment and I was able to work from home fi rst weekend of August each as often as I needed to. However, there is a year. A sales tax holiday is a diff erence between when I was a stay at home temporary period when state mom and could focus 100% on them and me Democracy in action and local sales taxes are not as a working from home mom who still had a collected or paid on the pur- lot of work to get done and more zoom meet- Last week, I announced I would I have met with folks in six had the chance to respond direct- chase of certain products. ings than I care to admit or remember. I’ll be be traveling the state for a series cities so far. Each meeting is as ly. Clothing less than $100 honest, we never really found a good rhythm of Community COVID Conver- diff erent as the community I He said many people aren’t tak- per item is exempt during or schedule, we just struggled. Now comes the sations, and today I’d like to talk am visiting, but each is alike in ing the vaccine because they don’t the weekend, as well as tough decision between staying the course for about why these exercises in one way – each is democracy in trust the government. clothing accessories less online learning (all of our least favorite option) than $50 per item. Clothing democracy matter. action. Democracy is a big and I said, Let me ask you what and returning to school. The fact that the legis- The tours are advice you would give me. accessories include hand- lature has blocked the schools from being able noble concept that we can practice a throwback to Shoot straight with the people, bags, cosmetics, jewelry, to enact an easy mitigation tool fl abbergasts me simply and in the smallest venues. the time when he said. Tell them the facts. umbrellas, and more. Most and has been a topic of many tear fi lled dis- The goal of the Community school supplies, including community lead- I told him I agreed 100 percent cussions about the coming school year. I need COVID Conversation is for me to book bags, binders, paper, ers and constit- that we must tell the truth, and them to buy in to whatever decision we make in hear fi rst-hand your concerns and crayons, pencils, and rulers, uents had more the truth is that we have a deadly terms of their education. ideas. Likewise, the meetings give are also exempt. disease that is still killing peo- By not allowing schools to require masks, meetings at town you the chance to hear directly But this year, there are ple so we must continue to push the legislature has tied local school districts’ ASA hall and all-day from me. This kind of opportunity even more items you can vaccinations, the best solution to hands, regardless of what the infection rates are HUTCHINSON picnics. often is the start of understand- purchase tax-free. In the beating COVID. in the community at a local level. Drew County The topic for ing. In the end, we still may not most recent legislative GOVERNOR’S Then I off ered advice that he has jumped from 4 active cases on May 21, to REPORT the tour is the agree, but we may understand. session, we passed Act 944, probably didn’t expect, and to be 22 active cases on June 21, to 53 active cases pandemic, but During the meeting in Bates- which amended the sales tax honest, I’m not sure I had ever on Tuesday, July 20. In terms of total cases we listening tours are ville, one gentleman said some- holiday to include electron- added a mere 40 total cases between May 20 said it exactly this way. I told him valuable for any topic. When it thing I’m sure he has expressed ics. and June 20 (2009 cumulative cases on May 20 comes to working through issues, that since he doesn’t trust poli- often, but this time he had the Examples include a cal- to 2049 cases on June 20). In the same amount nothing beats face-to-face conver- ticians, that he should talk to an opportunity to get it off his chest culator, desktop computer, of time between June 20 and July 20, Drew sations. directly to the governor. And I See HUTCHINSON Page 5A cell phone, e-reader, com- County added a total of 112 cases, almost three puter mouse, laptop, mon- times the amount of the month before. itor, printer, keyboard, and Use of masks in the County, from my per- tablets. sonal observation, has trickled to few and far It does not include video between even though the Delta variant has New election laws go into eff ect July 28 game systems or televisions. been reported to be 40% more contagious in an The sales tax holiday does outdoor setting, which doesn’t bode well for the In the regular session of 2021 that allowed voters to have their waiting to vote, but you cannot include purchases made unprotected children that will be walking into the legislature approved at least ballot counted, even though they stay within 100 feet unless you online. schools with no mask mandates in place in just 25 new election laws that will did not bring a photo ID to the intend to go inside and vote, or if The National Retail Feder- a few short months. go into effect on polling place, if they filled out a you have a lawful purpose. ation estimates that this year See ORRELL Page 5A July 28. sworn statement that they were Act 736 of 2021 changes the the average family will spend Some of the registered to vote. law on absentee ballots. Under more than $780 getting their ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN new laws will af- Under Act 249, if they cannot the act, if someone has five or children the necessary sup- fect poll workers, present a photo ID they must more absentee ballots in their plies and clothes to go back county election cast a provisional ballot and it possession, it will be presumed to school. Serving Drew County since 1870 commission- will not be counted unless they that the person intends to com- The sales tax holiday was BEN ers and county appear in person and present mit voter fraud. Previously, a created to help reduce the TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher clerks’ office. an ID to the county clerk, or the fi nancial burden on families GILMORE person could possess 10 absentee Others will county board of election com- ballots without triggering a pre- during this time. We hope ARKANSAS affect voters the missioners, by noon on the Mon- you take advantage of this SENATE REPORT sumption of fraud. The law ex- next time they day following the election. empts mail carriers, people who opportunity. cast a ballot. For Act 728 of 2021 restricts loiter- We have posted a link with Published weekly by: deliver for commercial carriers example, Act 249 of 2021 tight- ing within 100 feet outside the and administrators of residential all tax-exempt items on our DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. ens the current photo ID require- main entrance to a polling site. website www.arkansashouse. 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 ment. It eliminates the option You can stand in line if you are See GILMORE Page 5A org. (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. 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The Senate recently ob- to help. That is exactly what why my Hunger-Free Summer In Texarkana and North- ment’s support and services. reliable broadband service in served a two-week In-State these pauses in the Senate for Kids Act is necessary to west Arkansas, I sat down The insights and ideas we rural communities is such an Work Period which I used as calendar are designed to help schools and non-profi ts with local veterans and gleaned from these events will important priority for me and an opportunity to meet with facilitate. reach more children in our veteran-serving non-profi ts to certainly help me continue to the people of Arkansas. Arkansans At schools in Waldron and communities when school is hear about what barriers still push for policies and oversight I believe the best solutions across the Hope, we discussed the needs out. As the lead Republican exist to getting quality care that enhances the ongoing come from the ground up, state and around student meals and on the Senate Agriculture, and timely services in addition mission to take care of those which is why I place so much discuss issues nutrition eff orts that I have Nutrition, and Forestry Com- to ideas that could help serve who honorably served and emphasis on hitting the road important to long been involved with. The mittee, I will incorporate this these heroic, admirable pillars sacrifi ced for our country. and listening closely to the the commu- people who feed our kids in latest feedback into the work of our communities. In Prescott, I heard from updates that local leaders pro- nities I was school lunchrooms were un- I’m constantly doing on these There’s been a great deal local residents and medical vide me. My goal is to always visiting. sung heroes of the pandemic fronts. done recently to enhance providers about the needs JOHN be responsive, helpful and I’m grateful who helped ensure children Arkansas’s veteran commu- the Department of Veterans surrounding rural health care. BOOZMAN well-positioned to act. I look that so many in need had reliable access nity has always been one that Aff airs’ (VA) ability to meet What remains clear is that U.S. SENATE folks in vari- to nutritious meals, and they I regularly seek input from the needs of our former ser- telehealth services are only forward to logging even more REPORT ous commu- continue to do the same vital to better understand what vicemembers. In addition to becoming more popular and miles and visiting with more nities across work each summer. Congress can do to ensure our supporting more overall fund- essential, so we must ensure Arkansans in the weeks and 13 diff erent counties – from Our conversations were veterans are receiving the ben- ing, I’ve sponsored legislation broadband is available and months ahead. Mena to Magnolia and Fort more evidence for the need to efi ts and services our country to help tackle the suicide crisis workable so patients and There’s no greater priv- Smith to Fayetteville – were give greater fl exibility to the promised them. I’m pleased among veterans and modern- doctors can make effi cient ilege than getting to serve willing to participate in events people on the ground, not the to have spent more time with ize the VA so it is better suited use of the technology. As a Arkansans and show up in that gave me new insights into bureaucracy in Washington, Natural State veterans and to provide excellent care to the co-chair of the Senate Broad- their communities, because the challenges they’re facing when it comes to nutrition advocates on this recent swing growing number of women band Caucus, this visit further the strength of Arkansas is its and the opportunities we have standards. It also underscored through parts of the state. veterans in need of the depart- underscores why access to people.

together. My kids are vaccinat- locked up at night. We live in a safe from a virus and disease shared their stories of mental to get married. The girls were ORRELL ed, I am vaccinated, later this safe neighborhood with a low that is spiraling out of control health, their own and people thrilled to go to our favorite Continued from Page 4A week, everyone in my house- probability of theft or assault, in Arkansas and is only going close to them. I traveled out place, Barnes and Noble, and hold will be 100% vaccinated, but we still use the locks, they to get worse before it gets of town this past weekend I was able to get some much As far as my kiddos go, I we still choose to wear our are there to keep us safe and better. with no issues and was able to needed shopping done with no masks. For us, it is just as to prevent a robbery or worse. On another note, I want get some shopping done for a anxiety and pick up some new don’t know what decision we simple as us checking to make In the same way, we have done to thank everyone who has cousin who graduated college books to read during my spare will make but we will make it sure the house and cars are everything we can to keep us reached out to me and has this year and is now preparing time.

prescribe either. Did either gentleman am constantly amazed at Lee Hamilton is a Senior HUTCHINSON He asked: Are you giving change his mind? I doubt it. HAMILTON how much time, energy, Advisor for the Indiana Continued from Page 4A (them)? But each was free to speak Continued from Page 4A and eff ort some people put University Center on Rep- The doctor said: No sir we his mind in a moment of into denying other people resentative Government; a expert that he does trust, are not democracy at its most fun- in Congress was to support the right to vote. This is a Distinguished Scholar at the battle, and those of us who whether it’s his doctor or The constituent asked: If damental level. the 1965 Voting Rights Act, IU Hamilton Lugar School someone at a medical clinic. the patient asks for it ... will Soon I will announce the believe that the health of our clearly one of the most im- of Global and International That way, I said, you bypass you give it? next towns on the Commu- democracy rests on ensuring portant pieces of legislation Studies; and a Professor of the government, which can’t The doctor said no patient nity COVID Conversation fair, equal, and unfettered in our country’s history—and solve most of our problems had asked for either of the tour. The number of cases of access to the ballot box for Practice at the IU O’Neill anyway. treatments. COVID and those hospital- the one that the Supreme all eligible voters have our School of Public and Envi- Another moment of The constituent pressed ized with it continues to rise, Court just undermined. I work cut out for us. ronmental Aff airs. democracy grew uncom- for an answer: But would so I continue to encourage fortable because it was so you? everyone to get vaccinated. honest. A constituent name The doctor paused six I’m hopeful that as the tour a couple of controversial seconds to answer. Then he continues, we will fi nd ways Unsold properties have second COVID treatments and answered with the courage to reassure those who are asked a doctor in the au- of his training and belief: hesitant, and soon, the tour dience whether he would No. I probably would not. won’t be necessary. chance through online sales As COVID-19 ravaged the sands of parcels are still county collector’s office. about voting procedures. complaints about violations world, the Commission- available for buyers outside Property that isn’t re- GILMORE It allows the board to use of election law. Complaints er of State Lands Office the public auction process. deemed in that two-year Continued from Page 4A local law enforcement will be sent to the legis- was forced How does that happen? period is offered at public officers to enforce subpoe- lative Joint Performance to cancel When property is certified auction. We typically sell our public to this office for delinquent between 1,000 and 1,400 care facilities. nas of public records being Review Committee, and withheld. auctions in real estate taxes, it remains parcels during each year’s Under Act 736 county to local prosecutors if clerks may make absentee Act 1022 of 2021 requires 2020. But for two years unless is it auction season. But that county boards of election necessary. The legislative we still sold redeemed by the owner, or leaves hundreds – or even ballot applications readily committee may investigate available online, or in paper commissioners to create thousands someone on behalf of the thousands – of parcels allegations. form, but they may not reports on the total number TOMMY of parcels of owner, paying the delin- unsold. Act 974 also empowers tax-delin- quent taxes. This removes We’ve changed how we send them unsolicited to of provisional ballots, ab- LAND voters. sentee ballots and in-per- the state board to decertify quent land the property from our dispose of those unsold COMMISSIONER OF last year. office and puts it back into properties. On July 1, County clerks must son ballots cast in early county election officials. STATE LANDS And thou- tax-current status at the maintain a daily count of voting and on election day. The state board take over See LAND Page 11A absentee ballot applications The reports must include the conducting of elections the number of ballots re- received, and report the in the county if it discov- jected, and the reasons for Drew/Bradley County Farm Bureau is continually totals to the county board ers severe violations that of election commissioners rejecting them. monitoring the COVID-19 updates. We will remain Act 974 of 2021 requires threaten free, fair and weekly. 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children, Garrett Hall, of Las where her passion. was a member of the First Unit- Lake Village and Commercial C. Barry Hall Vegas, Nev., and Abigail Wade In addition to parents and ed Methodist Church of Monti- Bank of Monticello. She enjoyed Myrtle Marie Hice C. Barry Hall was born Nov. (Grayson), of Sherwood. He is husband, she was proceeded cello. studying the Bible, reading and Barnett also survived by a special friend Mr. West was a Drew County writing encouraging cards. 9, 1944, in Searcy, to the late in death by Myrtle Marie Hice Barnett, and companion, Pat Ferrell, as Judge for two terms and May- In addition to her parents Cleatous and Gloanna Hall. He a sister-in- 84, of Monticello, passed away well as many cousins, nieces, or of Monticello for four terms. and husband, she was also pre- departed this life on July 15, law, Phyllis Thursday, July 15, 2021. She and nephews. While Mayor, he served as ceded in death by one son, Mike 2021, at The Woods of Monti- Hogue, whom was born Feb. 24, 1937 to the cello Nursing and Rehab Cen- (Paid obituary) she raised as District 4 Vice-President, fi rst Brown; two brothers, William Vice- President, and then Pres- Bernard Barrett and Monroe late John Henry Hice and Lavir- ter. He was 76 years old. He was Stephanie Dawn a daughter; ta Howard Hopping Hice. married to the former Annette siblings, Lillie ident of the Arkansas Municipal Barrett; two sisters Claudia B. League. During that time, he Barrett Brown and Louise Bar- She was the widow of L.B. Kellum, who preceded him in Tucker Milton May Fortner, Barnett, a homemaker and was death in 2009. Hardy Pea- was a member of the South- rett Bartley; and a special iden- Stephanie Dawn Tucker Mil- ern Municipal League and the tical twin sister, Ruth Barrett of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Hall graduated from Ar- NAVE cock, Tom In addition to her husband kansas A&M (now the Univer- ton, 55, of Chatsworth, Ga., Peacock, An- Transportation Infrastructure Brown. formerly of Monticello passed Service Committee. Lake Mon- Mrs. Ruby is survived by and parents, she was also pre- sity of Arkansas at Monticel- nie Hoover, Neal Peacock, Sally ceded in death by children, Jer- lo) in 1965, with a Bachelor of away Sunday, July 11, 2021. ticello was built during West’s one daughter, Cherie Brown, Fortner, Dick Peacock, Morris ry Lee and Phillip Barnett and Science in Physical Education She was born Aug. 18, 1965 to tenure and named by him. He of Monticello; one son, Bruce Leslie Peacock, Gladys Locke, Altha Smith; a grandson, Jerrod and Science. He earned a Mas- Charles Reno Tucker and the was a man with strong princi- Brown (Lisa), of Monticello; Lucille “Sissy” Wolfe, Jack Pea- Barnett; and several brothers ter of Science late Evelyn Delores Tucker. ples and high work ethics. He grandson, Dr. Barrett Brown cock, and Melvin Peacock. and sisters. in Education When her family moved to was very generous and loved (Meri Whitney); granddaugh- Survivors include a brother- Survivors include her chil- Administra- Georgia, Stephanie stayed in helping people. ter, Rachel Kellum (John Da- in-law, Jake Nave, Jr., whom dren, Rose Richardson (John), tion from the Monticello with her grandpar- During his career, he received vid); one sweet great grandson, she raised as a son, and an of Wilmar, Jo Ann Marter, of University of ents to fi nish school. She grad- many honors. The Arkansas Oliver Brown; and one very spe- abundance of nieces and neph- Monticello, Daron Ray Bar- Arkansas at uated from Drew Central High Association of Chiefs of Police cial friend of 65 years from Lake ews, whom at one time or an- nett and Roger Barnett, both of Fayetteville in School in 1983, then joined her named him Mayor of the Year Village, Margie Smith. other, she had a hand in helping Monticello and Michelle Wood 1971. Imme- family in Dalton, Ga. in 1999. He was admitted to the Visitation was Tuesday, in some meaningful and caring (Todd), of Hermitage; ten diately after After working a few years, Drew Central Hall of Fame for July 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. way. grandchildren and numerous HALL graduating Stephanie decided to attend outstanding citizenship and ex- in the Stephenson-Dearman Services were held at 10 a.m., great grandchildren. from Arkan- Dalton State College and re- emplary graduate in 2010. He Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, July 19, at Mt. Ta- Funeral services were at 3 sas A&M, he and Annette were ceived a nursing degree as an was given the Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Ste- hired by the Crossett School bor Methodist Church on Hwy President’s in the Stephenson-Dearman R.N. She worked at Whitfi eld phenson-Dearman Funeral District as teachers, where he 138, with burial in Mt. Tabor Award by the Chapel with Rev. Kelly Jones County health Department for a Chapel with burial in Rash taught Jr. High P.E. and sci- Cemetery. Bro Ray Hearron of- Arkansas De- and Rev. Dennis Dodson offi ci- few years then went to work at Cemetery. Family visitation was ence. In 1967, he went to the fi ciated. Visitation with COVID partment of ating. Burial will follow in Oak- Hamilton Medical Center’s La- one hour preceding the funeral Drew Central School District as restrictions were held inside the Human Ser- land Cemetery, Warren. bor and Delivery Department in service at the funeral home. the elementary principal. After Dalton, Ga. where she worked church after the graveside ser- vice in 2002. Online guestbook at www.ste- He was hon- phensondearman.com. Online guestbook at www.ste- one year, he moved to the high until her death. vices. ored by the (Paid obituary) phensondearman.com. school, where he served as prin- Stephanie enjoyed riding Memorials may be made to WEST Willowe Insti- cipal until 1972. horses. She loved cats and Second Baptist Church Build- Pantha Elizabeth “Liz” Deborah Charlene In 1972 Mr. Hall went to the ing Fund, 1032 Old Warren Rd. tute one year. dogs and Harold had many hobbies: Aaron Edwards Monticello School District as having three Monticello, AR, 71655 or Online high school principal, where Giving. golf, fi shing, and woodwork. He Pantha Elizabeth “Liz” Aaron, Deborah Charlene Edwards, cats and one became a licensed private pilot he served until 1994. After 22 dog. She also Visit www.stephensondear- 83, passed away Wednesday, 65, of Monticello, died Mon- years at the high school, he was man.com to sign guestbook and fl ew family, friends, and July 14, 2021. She was born day, July 12, 2021 at her resi- loved going to business associates to many promoted to Assistant Superin- the Smokey (Paid obituary) June 27, 1938 to the late Jake dence. Edwards was a native tendent. In the 1996-97 school locations. The “Mow Man” was Daniel and Ritta Essie Tate. She of Phoenix, Ariz., a former res- Mountains on Harold Dewayne West very particular about his Tifton year, the Monticello School was the wife of Billy Ray Aaron. ident of Alton, Mo., and a resi- weekends and Bermuda grass. Traveling was Board asked him to serve as in- Harold Dewayne West, age She was a member of New Hope dent of Monticello for several MILTON vacationing, part of his retirement. Family terim superintendent. During 79, passed away Wednesday, Baptist Church in Eudora, and a years. She attended Alton High especially in and friends were very import- his one year as interim super- July 14, 2021. He was born on homemaker. School, and in her earlier years, the fall season. ant to him. He will be missed by intendent, he brought a sense September 3, She is preceded in death by she worked as a caregiver. Stephanie was preceded in many people. of positive morale and stability 1941, in Drew her parents; her husband; sev- She is preceded in death by death by her mother, Evelyn He is survived by Jan, his wife to the district, which was rec- Dolores Tucker; grandparents County, Ar- en brothers, Lee Hilton, Jesse her parents, William P. and of 54 years; daughter, Janna Sharp, Floyd Tate, Troy Tate ognized by administrators, fac- Billy and Evelyn William and kansas to the Nina Elle Olbrieht Edwards; a late Bud and Threlkeld (Kevin); son, Chuck and wife Gladys, Carl Tate (Wil- sister, Joyce Edwards and two ulty, students, and the commu- U.L. and Martha Tucker. West (Sandy Longhorn); grand- Jessie Warren ma), Jerry Tate, and Robert nieces, Dana Carver and Steph- nity as a whole. Afterward, he She is survived by her daugh- daughters, Katie and Abby remained as assistant superin- West. Tate; and sister, Ritta Holiman. anie Slaughter. ter, Anna McKenzie Milton, of Threlkeld; and sister, Shirley She is survived by her daugh- tendent until his retirement in Ellijay, Ga.; Sister, Ashely Mi- Harold re- She is survived by a son, Matheny (Clyde). ter, Penny Aaron; grandchil- Jason Slaughter, of Monroe, 2002. After announcing his re- chelle Kitts of Cleveland, Tenn.; ceived his ear- Visitation was Friday, July dren, Nicole Groeteke (Dylan), La.; four daughters, Danielle tirement, he was asked to return father, Charles Reno Tucker, ly education at Drew Central 16, 2021 Stephenson-Dearman Daniel Aaron (Amber), and Durham (Donald), of Dermott, to the district as the athletic di- of Monticello; nieces, Kayley Schools. There he was a mem- 6-8, Funeral service was Sat- Natalie Aaron; great-grandchil- Jackie McMahon (Will), of rector, which he did for another and Alseana Kitts; and neph- ber of several clubs. In 1958, urday, July 17, 11:00 a.m. with dren, Braden Ashley, Brooke Montana, Jennifer Johnson and 13 years. He fully retired in 2015 ews Austin and Sylis Kitts, all of he attended Boys State, an im- burial at Oakland Cemetery. Ashley, and Addyson Groeteke; Nickie Jo Johnson, both of Mis- after a career in education that Cleveland, Tenn. mersive program in civics edu- Memorials my be given to the sisters, Jakie Gibson and Linda souri; three sisters, her twin, spanned 50 years, 43 of which Stephanie was cremated at cation designed for high school First United Methodist Church Gosney (James); brother in law, Donna West (Mike), of Wilmar, were in the Monticello District. her request. There was no fu- juniors. Harold was an All-Star of Monticello or The Arkansas Outside of work, Mr. Hall was basketball player in 1959. He JM Holiman; sister in law, Dale Christine James, of Kingsville, neral service per her daughter, Children’s Hospital. Tate; honorary daughter, Mary an avid outdoorsman. He loved attended the University of Ar- Visit www.stephensondear- Mo., and Lois Carter, of Shreve- Anna’s, request. There will be a Leshe; honorary grandson, port, La.; three brothers, Buzz to hunt, but his true love was memorial service at a later date kansas at Fayetteville and com- man.com to sign guestbook. crappie fi shing. He fi shed year- Houston Chapman; honorary Edwards, of Fountain Hill, Ray at the Chapel at Hamilton med- pleted his B.S.E. at University of (Paid obituary) round at every opportunity. He granddaughter, Brittany Gar- Edwards (Linda), of Elkins, ical Center. Arkansas at Monticello. was also a very good gardener, Mary Ruby Barrett cia; special niece, Cynthia Ray; and Ronald Edwards, of Kansas (Paid obituary) He had an interesting and raising vegetables that he loved as well as a host of nieces, neph- City, Mo.; seven grandchildren diverse career: working for the Brown ews, family, and friends. to freeze, can, and share with Mary Elois Peacock Soil Conservation Service, Bur- and a host of nieces, nephews, his family and friends. Mary Ruby Barrett Brown, Due to illness in the family, a great-nieces and great-neph- Nave lington Industries, construc- 90, of Monticello, passed away memorial service will be held at He was a member of the Oak tion, and Life and Casualty of ews. Mary Elois Peacock Nave at home Saturday, July 17, 2021. a later date. Stephenson-Dear- Grove Assembly of God, serving Tennessee. In 1969, he was a The family will have a private “Aunt Lois,” 105, of Monticel- She was born Aug. 25, 1930, in man Funeral Home in Monti- memorial service at a later date. the church as a deacon for 54 leading agent for Land C Insur- lo, died July 16, 2021, at Drew Warren, to the late James Ber- cello will post updates as they Arrangements are under the di- years. He also served the church ance. Mr. West taught a decade Memorial Health System in nard and Lucy Beard Barrett. become available. rection of Jones-Hartshorn Fu- as Sunday School Superinten- at Drew Central School and Monticello following a short Mrs. Ruby was the widow of Visit www.stephensondear- neral Home of Hamburg. dent and song leader. Of all the drove a school bus most of those areas he served in the church, illness. She was born Sept. 26, Larkin Brown, a member of man.com to sign guestbook and years. He was retired from the his most enjoyment came from 1915, in Florence, to the late First Baptist Church and a re- watch for future service infor- See OBITS Page 12A Arkansas National Guard. He teaching the adult Sunday Alice Lorean Martin and Mor- tired bookkeeper for Bank of mation. School class, which he did faith- ris Fletcher Peacock. She was a fully for 44 years. member of the Second Baptist Fishing? We’ll Hook You Up! Survivors include two sons, Church. 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The 68th anniversary of the the keynote address, and Dr. an War veterans and survivors Special to the Advance the AR Food Challenge and in the Fair kitchen this year. end of hostilities of the Korean Lumas Kendrick will off er the is the result of collaboration that they would like to visit The club thought the idea War is scheduled to be com- opening prayer. between the State of Arkansas, The Night Owls EHC July our group. of a vaccination booth at the meeting was called to order memorated with a wreath lay- The Korean Consulate and veteran communities and the McCray also let us know Fair was a good idea. by President Judy Murphy that there will be clean-up at ing and book presentation 10 Korean community leaders Arkansas Korean Community. Betty Graves is to help fi ll a.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the are also speaking at the cere- The ceremony is open to the with members singing "Lean the Fair buildings July 27 at Korean War Monument at the mony and will present gifts to public and will be broadcast On Me,” Monday, July 12. 8:30 a.m. There will be Mas- out cards for exhibits and to MacArthur Museum of Arkan- the Korean War veterans as via Facebook live at www.face- Maria Daniels read the in- ter Gardeners helping with help those from Advantages spiration, and the members sas Military History well as providing a box lunch book.com/ADVAVets/ under the kitchen area. Supplies entering items. recited the Club Prayer. The Korean War armistice for them. Other attendees are events. volunteers need to bring to The Fall Council meeting The minutes of the June was signed on July 27, 1953. asked to pack a lunch. The museum is located at help with clean-up are pails is on hold depending on the More than 10 Korean War Some of the Korean War 503 E 9th Street in Little Rock. meeting were read and ap- proved. Extension Agent and rags. virus. Daniels presented the veterans have indicated they Veterans who submitted their Seating is limited, attendees EHC President Karen will attend. Two Korean War information for publication in are asked to bring lawn chairs Hazelene McCray joined program on “Online Bank- club members Carolyn Bull- Donaldson indicated that ing." veterans are part of the cer- the Korean War Commemora- as a precaution. another board meeting may emony. Walter Rhodes, for- tive book 2021 will receive the In case of inclement weath- ock, Sue Anderson, Daniels Bullock read the Thought and Murphy, The treasurer's be called to determine if the mer Army fi rst lieutenant book at the event. The Com- er, the ceremony will move to for the Month and the Help- report was given, noting that Fair kitchen will be opened. and survivor of the Battle of memorative book, known as the second fl oor of the muse- ful Hint with the members Heartbreak Ridge will deliver the Korean Yearbook to Kore- um; seating will be limited. the $15 EHC dues are due. With several things un- McCray told us about the known, the Night Owls de- reciting the Club Creed to 4-H group participating in cided against participating close the meeting.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT... “The success of any program will retain some of his typical on our successes and looking UAM is absolutely about who you head coaching duties while to the future.” Continued from Page 1A surround yourself with – that assuming the interim respon- Prior to joining UAM, Jack- means getting the right stu- sibilities of athletic director, son spent six seasons at the Dr. Doss said some of his dent-athletes here as well as and that football staff mem- University of Central Arkan- primary duties while serving fi nding the best professional bers’ roles may change for the sas (UCA) as associate head as interim AD will involve team to support them. With- length of that period. He will football coach and director hiring vital staff members out the support of this entire work closely with the univer- of football operations. The in the athletic department, coaching staff , our program sity’s executive leadership Thibodaux, La. native was an working closely with campus wouldn’t be in the place it is team during his appointment all-state high school baseball leadership in setting univer- today. I have had, and still as the interim head of athlet- athlete who went on to letter have, excellent associate and ics. sity strategies, and fundrais- in baseball at McNeese State assistant coaches who have “I am so appreciative of Dr. ing. “Coach Jackson will be University in Lake Charles, getting us ready for a new made me a better coach- who Doss for asking me to take on La. In addition to earning academic year and a return to have made this a better pro- this role, and of course I want MVP and outstanding pitch- normal athletic events. This gram by bringing their own to thank my wife Patricia for is an exciting time for our ideas to the table. My coach- her support as I take on ad- er awards, Jackson would teams, fans, and university ing staff is the reason I can ditional work,” Jackson said. also start for three years as community,” said Doss. take on the interim AD role “Monticello and UAM are quarterback for the McNeese In his decade at UAM, – I know they’ll make this home for me and my family, State football team. He would Jackson has served as a men- as smooth a season as pos- and I am honored to serve go on to coach baseball, foot- tor to capable program staff , sible, and I can’t say enough here. I am excited about my ball, and serve as athletic di- Courtesy Matteo Maspero and Andrea Tantardini, Centro MiRT-Fondazino Minoprio some of whom have gone about what their help means involvement in the athletic rector for four Louisiana high FOR THE INVASIVE BOX TREE MOTH. The destructive moth may be in on to serve as head coach- to me and to the athletic de- department and football pro- school programs before join- Arkansas and can cause signifi cant damage. Read more on page 12A. es themselves. Jackson said, partment.” Jackson says he gram as we continue building ing the UCA coaching staff .

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BY MELISSA ORRELL cessed with the few strokes NEH, and contributed more 1982 through 2011, a proj- ment that identified goals more states and territories [email protected] of a keyboard thanks to the than 15 million digitized ect sponsored by NEH withe for the program, institu- to be included in the coming Library of Congresses col- historical American News- technical support of the tional responsibilities, and years. The digitized pages “Being the oldest of the lection Chronicling America paper pages, published be- Library of Congress which overall support. In 2004, are made available through party and an expert woods- online collection. tween 1789 and 1963 in 19 organized the inventory, the NEH announced guide- the Chronicling America man, we were selected to The National Endowment different languages to the cataloging and and selective lines for annual cycles of website, according to the Li- do the ‘driving.’ Mounted for the Humanities, funds collection. preservation on microfilm two-year NDNP awards to on our fiery steed ‘Mack’, the National Digital News- The National Digital of a corpus of at-risk news- enhance the study of Amer- brary of Congress website. with hunting horn and gun, paper Program through Newspaper Program is a paper materials. The NDNP ican history. These awards The Monticellonian was and followed by our faithful grants which enables insti- long-term effort to provide extends the usefulness of enable cultural heritage in- added to the collection bu hounds, we headed for the tutions to expand their se- permanent access to a na- the USNP bibliographic and stitutions to join the NDNP the Arkansas State Archives, whortle-berry flats where lection and digitization of tional digital resource of microfilm assets by increas- for the purpose of selecting, who continues to ass asser- the ravenous wolves are U.S. historic newspapers for newspaper bibliographic ing access to this valuable digitizing, and delivering tional Arkansas Newspapers known to stay.”— In the contribution to the collec- information and historic information and provides an to the LC approximately to the website through a Bush, The Monticellonian, tion which is available for newspapers, selected and opportunity for institutions 100,000 newspaper pages grant from NEH and the Li- July 15,1898 free online. digitized by MEH funded to select and contribute dig- per award. Since 2005, the Historical gems such as Since 2005, cultural insti- institution. The program itized newspaper content, to NEH has awarded grants to brary of Congress. the excerpt from the above tutions in 50 states and ter- builds on the legacy of the a freely accessible, national state libraries, historical so- The following stories are story which ran in The ritories have joined the pro- strategically successful newspaper resource. cieties, and universities rep- some examples of the sto- Monticellonian on July, 15, gram, jointly sponsored by United States Newspaper In 2003, LC and NEH resenting states in the na- ries that made the news in 1898, can now be easily ac- the Library of Congress and Program, which ran from established a formal agree- tional program, with many Monticello during that time.

and would have not been charmed an organization of its kind by such a concord of sweet sound, to continue. These annu- In the bush is scarcely worth killing. Over pine Th e Fair al Fairs have been of great Editorial Leaving home last week to engage logs, through vine and briar thick- The people of South-East- benefit to our people. They in the search for the lost child, Ila ets, we rushed at full speed, encour- ern Arkansas should feel an have caused the people to improve their stock, raise McCone, the editor of this paper aging the “pack” with our stentorian especial pride in the Fair better agricultural produce, July 22, 1898 went down to his ranch on the Cut yells. Away down in front of us just Association which holds its annual Fairs at Monticello. and have brought them to- Off, near where the parents of the ahead of the dogs, bang, bang, rang Not because our Fairs are gether and made more so- little girl lives. Before reaching his The Warren Democrat News in its last is- out two clear shots on the still morn- better than many others, ciable and enlightened cit- sue devotes about three columns of its space destination, however, he received ing air. Steering in that direction, we but because they are as good izens of them. Let’s all see to the editor of this paper, and as we have the glad tidings that the child had found our young friend, Will Miles, as the best, and have lasted that the coming Fair is a been found, and restored to her par- up in the fork of a dog wood tree, his longer than almost any. The good one. neither the space or inclination to publish ents. hair standing on its end, and his gun coming Fair, which makes -The Monticellonian, the article in full we give the following ex- While out he concluded to have a lying on the ground, with smoke the 20th — a long time for Sept. 28, 1894 cerpt as a fair specimen of the whole: “wolf-hunt,” and in company with oozing out of both barrels. Seeing There is no man in Arkansas for whom Messrs. Robert House, Will Miles, us approach, he began to gesticulate we have a higher regard than Col. Taylor. Tillman Lowe adn Jas. R. Cotham, wildly and almost, incoherently, ut- He is an elegant, cultured, christian gen- tleman. He is an intellectual giant beside Jr. on Thursday of last week, a big tered, “panther,” “panther,” “climb our hard-favored little scrawny Jingo Jim, hunt had started. a tree, climb a tree.” The dogs had Killed a murderer but does not make half the noise, yet he is Being the oldest of the party and gone on east in the direction of the Harry Dunn was killed Bunn resisted and was shot. known further from home and everywhere an expert woodsman, we were se- at Baxter, Drew County, by Cut Off bottom. Then, farther on There was a reward for the commands the confidence and esteem of his lected to do the “driving.” Mount- Stephens Bullack, of Col- east came another report from a capture of Bunn of $650, fellowman. ed on our fiery steed “Mack,” with breech-loading shot-gun, and soon lins, Ark. Bunn was a fugi- hunting horn and gun, and followed $150 of which was offered As we have long since adopted the rule to a loud-mouth baying front the dog’s tive from justice from Sum- by our faithful hounds, we headed by Gov. Clarke, and the re- never attempt to reply to am unanswerable ar- was heard. This time J.R. Coleman, merville, Calhoun County, for the whortle-berry flats where mainder was raised by pri- gument or the vaporings of an imbecile; assign- Jr. had fired, and was making tracks Where he had killed A. B. the ravenous wolves are known to ing the editor of the Democrat-News to either towards tall timber as we arrived on Martin. While Sheriff Wel- vate subscription among the stay. The other boys took “stands.” of these classes, to which his friends may think the scene. Bob House, who seemed lington of Calhoun Coun- citizens of Calhoun County. With a whoop and a yell the dogs he justly belongs, we dismiss Thomas from our to be the coolest of the party, was ty was attempting to arrest -The Monticellonian, were soon breasting the bush, with mind and paper. him, assisted by Bullack, Sept. 28, 1894 well-poised heads and distended standing near the dogs rubbing his nostrils. Soon, old “Sam” a cele- head, which was slightly bruised, as brated wolf-hound, and one never he informed us, by his horse jump- known to run anything else, opened ing a creek and trying to light on on a cold trail. “George” and “Char- both sides of a sapling at the same Automobile demolished by freight train ley”-- two equally noted “varmint” time. Tillman Lowe was with us, and dogs-- came thundering up from of course, was not scared. The game Howard Jaggers has narrow escape approached the crossing, Mr. Jaggers, About the only part about the car that when Buick-six is struck. stopped the car. Being unable to see was nor broken was the wind-shield. a southern direction to join in the was dead. It was one of the largest of Friday afternoon Howard Jaggers, the train on the main track be started This fragile accessor was found lying scent. But before they reached the that species of animal known as the cat-a-mount. It was a fierce fighter, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Jaggers across. He was barely half way over on the ground entirely intact. place, “George” in passing through of this city, narrowly escaped death the repack when a freight car struck Accidents of this kind have become and did not fail to draw blood from a thicket, opened in hot pursuit, and when the car struck by a freight train. the automobile with suck terrifi c force entirely too numerous in this city. The the other dogs joined him. Three every dog engaged in the fight, but Mr Jaggers was driving south on Con- as to knock it down the rack several Railroad should be forced to give a other hounds, “Gill,” “Rock” and they finally overcame it and the nerly Street at the time of the collision. yards. little more eff ective protection than “Red” came down from the north monster cat, as tall as any dog in the A line of freight cars were standing In some way Mr. Jaggers managed their little “Stop, Look, and Listen” and opened fire. The game was pack, lay dead on the ground. on the house track, obstructing the to jump clear of the wreckage. His es- cross boards. up, the chase was on and the “man -The Monticellonian, July 15, view of the main line from the street. cape was little short of miraculous for -The Monticellonian, Oct. 17, who hath not music in his soul” 1898 There being no fl agman in sight, as he the car was completely demolished. 1919 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN Wednesday, mymonticellonews.net July 21, 2021 2B

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Jesus had something to say to us about those who lived by the book. He said, “Blessed rather are those Are you following Jesus? If so, name some ways that you can see the Lord blessing Blessed Life who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:28 your life as you follow him. My grandfather was never a wealthy man. He wasn’t If not, start today! Read your Bible a little each day and try to put the words into ac- famous, although I hear he earned a car selling Am- tion. As you see the Lord blessing your life, write those things down so you remember By Amy Becker way. He didn’t own many things or get wide recogni- all that God has done. tion. I want to tell you what he was all 92 years of his life “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might though. He was blessed. He had a marriage that lasted not sin against you.” 68 years, 4 kids, 9 grandkids, 12 great grandchildren, a Psalm 119:11 house with a big red barn and once upon a time it held My grandfather’s name was Paul Maddox. He was a giant garden that was fruitful each season. He saw one of my favorite people on this whole entire planet! each of his grandkids married, and hosted somewhere He loved to read the Bible, research family history, and around 50 Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations at tell a joke. My grandpa was a man of integrity: someone the house he built with his own two hands. Paul Mad- who said what he meant and meant what he said. He dox didn’t have many things, but he was a man who was cared for his family, his friends, the people in his church, blessed. and perfect strangers. As simply as I can put it, he was I believe with everything that I have in me that he was a great man. The reason he was a great man though is blessed for one reason and that’s because he lived his life because he modeled his behavior after Jesus, and used remembering the words he read each day in the study. the Bible as a road map for life. He followed them closely and told them to his children For as long as I can remember, if you were looking and his children’s children. for grandpa you looked in one place, and that was his “Teach them to your children. Talk about them when study. The study shelves are lined with Bible commen- you are at home and when you are on the road, when taries and books that people have written about Christi- you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Dis- anity from the 1800s to present day. He spent his days cipline is a form of teaching your child.” Deuteronomy reading the Bible and his nights writing about one of his 11:19 favorite books in the Bible. It wasn’t just a hobby for him Let’s follow that example! Start by reading your Bible though: he lived his life in a way that brought the words every day. Remember it as you go to school and when on the pages to life. Spending most of his life preaching you play with your friends. I think you’ll start to see and teaching the word of God: both in the church and things in a diff erent way. I’ll even bet that you’ll start in his daily life, he really did practice what he preached. seeing the Lord’s blessings in your life.

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Greenhill Baptist Church her daughter, Deborah Page; of Jesus.” His subject was “Be Saturday I spent a little out digging in the dirt, I saw a Sunday was the annual to- will host the 134th Drew Coun- Deborah’s husband had knee Clean” from Matthew 7:28-29 time helping Jason and Leigha pair of Pileated Woodpeckers mato juice making event at ty Gospel singing convention surgery, please keep him in and 8:1-2. He expounded on clean out their old trailer get- fl y over. Other than that, most the Wilmar deer camp. Sev- on Saturday July, 14,2021. your prayers. Prayers for Ar- how the church needs to start ting it ready to sell. Later, of the birds I've seen are at my eral people were involved in Happy Birthday Miss Betty dell Allen, he had surgery on demonstrating what God can Rick and I went to Ray's for backyard feeders. Cardinals, the process. They started at 1 Pace! Hope you have a beauti- the 16th at Baptist Hospital in do! supper and then to a movie. Mourning Doves, Red-bellied p.m. and fi nally fi nished about ful and blessed day. Little Rock. Prayers for Matil- Thought for the week is: Sunday, we enjoyed a won- Woodpeckers, Carolina Chick- 9 p.m. They used Mr. Ed Tem- Happy Belated Birthday to da Jordan, she is recovering “Let’s root for each other and derful service at Bethel. We adees and Tufted Titmice. ple's famous tomato juice rec- Lane Barnes and Mickey Ma- from surgery and is doing watch each other grow. (Un- had several out with sickness And, my three hummingbirds ipe. con. well. I called to check on my known) and vacation. But, we had a are still buzzing around are Ruth Hunter had a nice Happy Anniversary John Aunt Mary. Have a great week and be wonderful time of studying especially happy after a rain visit with her double second and Brooke Loveless! Belated birthday wishes to safe! God's word, praising His name shower. cousin Debbie Tenario, great I attended a beautiful me- Virginia Binns, Thursday, July with music and being fed with That's my news for this granddaughter Rylee Meeks, morial service on Saturday for 15, I hope you had a wonderful His word. Bro. Kevin's mes- week. Until next time, please, and daughter, Ginger Ham- Miss Gale Allen Shook. Miss day. POSSUM VALLEY sage, "How Can We Grow For be happy, stay safe and always mil. Ginger provided supper Gale was loved by many and Prayers for the West fam- KAY CRAIG SPURLOCK The Lord", was taken from be thankful to God for his for them. will be greatly missed. Contin- ily for the loss of Mr. Har- Acts 20: 1-12. The message mercy and love. Mrs. Mary Lasiter's visitors ued Prayers for Cindy Feath- old West, you are all in my Welcome back, y'all! I found points were 1. God wants us this past weekend were her erston and family. thoughts and prayers. Also a countdown to Autumn 2021 to Embrace each other; 2. God son-in-law, Chris, and grand- Verse of the week: "Though prayers for others who may calculator and, as of 7/18/21, wants us to Encourage one an- WILMAR sons, Max and Miles. While the Lord's mercies we are not have lost a loved one. Prayers there is just over 65 days left. other; 3. God wants us to Ex- CHRIS RILEY they were there, Mrs. Mary consumed, because His com- for Pastor Cindy Robertson I realize that doesn't necessar- pect changes in our plans; 4. spotted a gray fox across the passions fail not. They are new and others who are sick and ily mean temperatures will be God wants us to Enlist more street. every morning; great is Your shut-in. Fall-like. But, it makes me feel helpers; 5. God wants us to Ex- Melina, I am going to miss Martha Ryburn fi xed din- faithfulness" Lamentations Services at Promise Land a bit better just thinking about amine His word; 6. God wants you so much. Best wishes in ner for Debbie and Julie 3:22,23 Baptist Church, Lacey was it. I had just come in from us to Expect great things from your new tenure. As you al- Pace. They had all of the good If you have any news to blessed. We had a great Sun- using a shovel to dig up a cou- Him. ways greet me with, “Hi, Ms. Southern favorites: purple share please call 367-9635. day school taught by Ephri- ple of wild native plants I had Sunday afternoon was hot Riley,” or “You look nice to- hull peas, fried okra, fried po- Have a safe and blessed am Franklin, the subject was found. It really wasn't that and rainy so Rick and I decid- day.” As we know nothing tatoes, cornbread, fresh toma- week. Seeking Assurance. Pastor diffi cult but just a few turns ed to play a game of Uno. It remains the same, God bless toes, and marinated cucum- Roy Taylor of Mt. Zion, Ham- of the shovel and I was drip- had been several years since you as you take the next step bers and onions. burg was the guest speaker. ping wet with sweat. Saturday I had played but after scrab- in life. Prayers that Nena Thomas JORDAN PARK His message was from Reve- morning I had gone for a walk. bling through my junk drawer Sympathy to the Freeman is feeling better by the time TRILISA MARSHALL lations 20:13-15; his message Tim Allison drove by and we I found a pack of unopened families just got news of Wil- this is published. She woke was “It is Coming up Again,” enjoyed a nice chat and I got Uno cards. We soon discov- lie Smith’s home going. He up a little under the weather There is no Jordan Park it was a wonderful message. an update on Mr. Tom Mc- ered there are some surpris- was the husband of Barbara today. news this week. Trilissa Mar- There was a nice crowd, visi- Carty and Susan Potts. As I ing new action cards that Spencer Smith. Our prayers to We attended our nephew shall had other commitments. tors were: Pastor Taylor, Mrs. continued on I turned into kept the game interesting and all of you and God bless you. Seth Wilson's birthday party Her column will resume in Taylor and their son. Also vis- the road next to the old home- challenging. I think we both Remember the present world Friday night. He was so excit- next week’s edition. iting was Mr. and Mrs. Char- place and found some Passion learned new things about each is not our fi nal home. We’re ed. He got a kayak! Those at- lie Miller; Lisa Hawkins and Flowers aka Maypops, and de- other, as well. Such as we are here making prep for that new tending were Larry and Char- her children, of Little Rock; cided I wanted to dig some up both competitive, but can take Jerusalem where there will lotte Wilson; Heath, Taylor, LACEY Brother Charlie Smith and and transplant into my yard. defeat with a grain of salt and be no sickness, death or pain. and Beaux Swain; David and IVANELL HANDLEY Brother Vernon Smith. Rege- But, I digress. I need to get my a smile. 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The www.monticellofirstfamily.com things are connect- Lord will reward all who honor and Kennedy Boulevard Church of Christ Member FDIC ed with dependabil- serve Him, even in the smallest of Lacey Assembly of God 459 Kennedy Blvd. • 367-1266 ity, consistency and unwavering ways. Jesus said, “Whoever in the 123 West Lacey Rd. • 224-1508 commitment. Employees who are name of a disciple gives to one of Church of God committed to doing their work— these little ones even a cup of cold New Life Assembly Friendship Pentecostal Church of God people who silently serve behind water to drink, truly I say to you, he 775 Edgewood St. • 224-2288 620 North Conley • 367-1134 the scenes—believers who faithfully www.newlifeagmonticello.com Save Up To 40% On Your Grocery Bill shall not lose his reward” (Matthew Trinity New Beginnings Church of God serve God by serving others—are 313 N. Hyatt • 367-2845 10:42). Think about that! Just a 607 N. 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Jesus warned about this in 2347 Hwy. 172 Revival Center Church of God in Christ improve our city—or on boards Matthew 6 when He said, “Beware aimed at advancing our educational Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist 311 South Pine Street of practicing your righteousness 1667 Old Warren Rd. • 367-1378 367-8257 system—or to the police force that before men to be noticed by them; silently patrols our streets while we otherwise you have no reward with Episcopal sleep—or those who work at im- Calvary Baptist 345 S. Main your Father who is in heaven” 150 Ragland Ave. • 367-9833 St. Mary’s Episcopal proving our schools—or picking up (Matthew 6:1). The Lord applied 836 North Hyatt Monticello our trash—or stocking our grocery this principle to giving offerings, Collins Baptist Church 723-9408 870-367-6231 shelves—or cleaning our build- praying and fasting, when they are 127 Collins Moss Street • 538-9464 ings—or maintaining our utilities done for man’s approval, instead of Methodist which enable us to live daily in for God’s glory (Matthew 6:1, 5 and Cominto Baptist Church Andrews Chapel Methodist 133 South Cominto Rd. • 367-8710 Barkada Rd comfort. Most often, we just take 16). For emergencies, call these things for granted. So, keep up your good work and A perfect illustration of this Eastside Baptist First United Methodist 911 and ask for godly service, whether recognized occurred at my house a few years 1479 Hwy. 35 South • 367-3031 317 S. Main Monticello Ambulance or not. We are blessed to serve a ago. Our fourth child, Timothy, 367-2471 God who is just in all His ways and Enon Baptist Service! 367-7384 was still living at home while he Green Hill United Methodist doings, and who will always—with- 2927 Hwy. 35 East 372 Green Hill Rd. attended the University of Arkansas out fail—honor those who honor 367-2686 at Monticello. His class schedule Him. “For God is not unjust so as Lacey United Methodist Church allowed him to be home during 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey to forget your work and the love Gethsemane Missionary Baptist times he had not been previously. Church which you have shown toward His He silently watched his mom clean 506 Wilson Mill Rd • 723-4993 Mt. Pleasant “Campground” the house, wash clothes, mop, shop, name, in having ministered and United Methodist RAZORBACK BODY SHOP in still ministering to the saints” Faith Missionary Baptist 194 Campground Rd. vacuum, cook and dust. Finally, he 367-5966 241 EAST TROTTER • 367-2608 asked if we were expecting compa- (Hebrews 6:10). 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Church of Jesus Christ of kept house every day so we could Lord come, who both will bring to 870-413-8162 Latter-Day Saints have family time in the evenings light the hidden things of darkness, 519 Glenwood 367-5817 and on weekends. Tim did not have and will make manifest the coun- First Missionary Baptist sels of the hearts: and then shall 546 N. Bailey • 367-5027 a clue, nor did I, or most husbands Pentecostal and children. We all were guilty of every man have praise of God” (1 Pentecostal Faith Corinthians 4:5). Note: Those hon- Green Hill Community Baptist taking her work for granted. 106 Green Hill/New Hope Rd. Church of God in Christ ored will “have praise of God!” 111 E Briarcliff St. Many ministries in church are 460-9926 like that working housewife, or As you faithfully serve God Monticello, AR 71655 dependable Maytag! Uncounted unnoticed, below anyone’s ra- Immanuel Baptist dar, remember that the only One United Pentecostal people serve the Lord in silence, 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 1115 Hwy. 278 W. • 367-2535 behind the scenes, unnoticed and who counts will never forget your www.ibcmonticello.com unseen. Cary Marshall is an audio/ service! “Therefore, my beloved Presbyterian Ladelle Baptist Church video volunteer at Pauline Baptist brethren, be steadfast, immovable, First Presbyterian 436 Hwy. 425 N. • Monticello • 870-367-8282 Church. For over three decades, he always abounding in the work of Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 821 N. Main • 367-6883 the Lord, knowing that your toil is McQUEEN & CO., LTD. has served the Lord with expertise Monticello Baptist Rose Hill CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS and diligence. Once I thanked him not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthi- 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Cumberland Presbyterian Ted Carmical, CPA for his service, and he told me, ans 15:58). 2133 Hwy. 83 N. Mary Ellen Greenway, CPA “When I do my best work, nobody Remember: SFSJ (Stay Faithful Morning Star Missionary 367-5114 Liz Cannatella, CPA knows it. But when I mess up, ev- Serving Jesus)—even if nobody sees Baptist Church P.O. BOX 326 P.O. BOX 719 erybody knows what I do!” it! 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church Dermott, AR 71638 Monticello, AR 71657 Larry Clements is the senior 527 E. McCloy Street (870)538-5221 (870)367-0674 Why not recognize and say thanks 367-9421 to those behind-the-scenes workers adult pastor at Pauline Missionary Mount Nebo Baptist Church 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 at your church? How long has it Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Wood Avenue Presbyterian Church been since you publicly praised the Street in Monticello, and is the Ad- 207 Wood Ave vance-Monticellonian’s devotional Mount Tabor Missionary janitors? When was the last time Baptist Church you thanked the sound guys? Have writer. You can contact him by Seventh Day Adventist South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Seventh Day Adventist 6236 State Hwy 114 W. 117 Greenfield Dr. you said “thank you” lately to the email at LarryEClements@gmail. 469-5016 2656 Hwy. 278 E. • 460-0244 Star City, AR 71667 Monticello, AR 71655 chapel workers, the Sunday school com. Northside Baptist (870) 628-4900 (870) 367-9510 Pope & Samuel Streets Old Catholic Michael & Deborah James 367-5860 Holy Trinity Old Catholic Church Insurance Agent 621 West Bolling St. • 367-3208 James Insurance Agency Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church 3372 Hwy. 35 West Other FARMERS® Ark of Faith Auto • Home • Life • Business Bus: 870-367-6623 Fax: 870-367-7523 AR Producer Lic# 1669827 Toll-Free: 1-877-367-6623 1222 Hwy. 83 S. • 723-8230 324 Hwy 425 S. • Monticello, AR 71655 Old Union Southern Baptist Church [email protected] 2077 Florence Rd. 207 A Main St. • Crossett, AR 71635 Christ Church 1126 Hwy 278 W. • 723-3115 Pauline Baptist 909 N. Hyatt • 367-3085 Florence Full Gospel Hwy. 277 North • 469-5539 Pleasant Springs Missionary Baptist 592 Pleasant Springs Rd (Coleman) Fountain of Life Christian Center (870) 723-7759 910 Old Warren Road Highway 425 North • Monticello • 367-6100 367-5087 Prairie Grove Baptist Church now lives in Eupora, Miss. All was well Prairie Rd. (County Rd. 36) & Prairie House of Refuge Grove Church Rd. (County Rd. 273) 239 Hwy 296 • Selma COUNTRY and we miss each other. Lumberjack Yamaha 1504 South Main Street Continued from Page 4B Sympathy is extended to the Casey Rose Hill Freewill Baptist Israel of God Warren, AR family, of Little Rock. 2130 Hwy. 35 West • 367-7867 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 1-800-893-1588 E-Mail: [email protected] We’re going where the wicked have Camera “Cam” Steen, of Texas, is Second Baptist King of Glory Outreach Ministry ceased from traveling and the weary will spending a portion of the summer with 306 E. 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