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BY HAROLD COGGINS the Medical Board has allowed me his practice over to a management [email protected] to return to practice,” Reinhart said company; and in a prepared statement a day after • Enter into a lifetime physician’s LITTLE ROCK—Unanimous- his appearance before the Board. monitoring contract with Dr. Brad- ly, the members of the Arkansas “Throughout this diffi cult time ley Diner of the Arkansas Medical State Medical Board voted to allow for me and my family, I have been Foundation for accountability. Dr. Jeffrey Reinhart to return to his overwhelmed by the outpouring of Angel said this proposal had been Monticello medical practice last prayers and encouragement from so discussed with Kevin O’Dwyer, the Thursday morning. The decision many. To all of you who have stood ASMB attorney, and was being of- was made during the ASMB’s Au- by me, I say, ‘Thank you.’ fered to the Board with the hopes gust meeting. “My staff and I look forward to of getting Reinhart back in practice Reinhart, who had been suspend- reopening my clinic in the very near with as little stress as possible. “I ed because of an incident at Drew future. I’m very excited about serv- want him to walk in (the offi ce) and Memorial Health System since No- ing my community again.” be able to practice,” Angel noted. vember 2016, was present in the Rick Angel, Reinhart’s attorney, “Period.” boardroom for the meeting. It was laid out the proposal for return to Members of the ASMB who were not immediately known when Re- practice before the members of the present listened intently as Angel inhart Family Healthcare would re- Board—minus ASMB board mem- and Diner laid out the proposal. Af- open, only that the Board had given ber and Reinhart’s fellow Monticello ter providing the Board with a few him the approval to return to prac- physician, Dr. Sylvia Simon, who re- historical facts as to why Reinhart tice. cused herself from any decision the was there in the fi rst place, Angel That was very welcome news to Board would eventually make be- delivered the proposition. those that traveled from Monticello fore the presentation began. Among “Our offer to the Board, so the in support of Reinhart—and for lit- its major stipulations were that Rein- Board does not have to go through a erally thousands in Southeast Arkan- hart would: hearing on this issue,” Angel began, Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian sas. Among those in attendance in • Cease from doing any obstetrics “is (Reinhart) fully recognizes and RECEIVING LOCAL ENCOURAGEMENT Before his hearing in front of the Arkansas State Medical Board in Little support of the Monticello physician work; knows that alcohol use and abuse Rock, Monticello physician Dr. Jeff rey Reinhart (seated in foreground, left—and inset) talks to DMHS CEO Scott was Scott Barrilleaux, DMHS’ Chief • Not concern himself with any was escalating during this period of Barrilleaux (center), one of several people that drove from Southeast Arkansas to support his opportunity to return Executive Offi cer. hospital visits for the time being; to practice. “I’m humbled and grateful that • Turn the day-to-day operation of See RETURN Page 12A
ADC begins JOINING TOGETHER FOR A GOOD CAUSE Local woman regional jail accepts guilty discussions plea for forgery BY ASHLEY FOREMAN BY HAROLD COGGINS [email protected] [email protected] Latisha Ann Allen of Monticello At the last Drew County Quo- recently accepted a guilty plea to rum Court meeting, a resolution 32 counts of forgery in the second was passed to begin discussions on degree (a Class C felony) and one a regional jail. The fi rst was held count of theft of property in the at the Southeast Arkansas Region- amount more than $25,000 (a Class al Library, Monticello Branch last B felony). Thursday with Arkansas Depart- Allen was the secretary at the ment of Correction offi cials and Drew County Conservation Dis- county judges, sheriffs and law- trict when she allegedly forged makers from Drew, Bradley, Lin- signatures of board members and coln, Chicot and Cleveland coun- endorsed checks. A total of $34,684 ties. was missing when the forgeries Actually, according to to Drew were discovered. County Judge Robert Akin, no These forgeries allegedly took Regional Correctional Commis- place between July 1, 2016 and sion—as the Interlocal Coopera- Sept. 15, 2016. tive Agreement passed by the Drew Allen will have to pay County QC states—has been set up $52,291.75, including interest, in yet because of a lack of participa- restitution through the Drew Coun- tion. ty Sheriff’s Offi ce to the Drew “We do have resolutions from County Conservation District. these other counties,” Akin said Tuesday. “The Interlocal Agree- ment says when fi ve commission- ers are on board, then it becomes Chamber sets a (Regional Jail) Commission. We have four; we’ve got the Bradley ribbon cutting County judge, the Bradley County sheriff, the Drew County sheriff and the Drew County judge. We’re The Monticello-Drew still looking for that fi fth commis- County Chamber of Com- sioner.” Photos by Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian merce will hold a rib- So Thursday’s discussions were GIVING ’TIL IT HELPS The 24th annual Drew bon-cutting ceremony at 11 just that—discussions. The idea for County Log A Load for Kids banquet, benefi t- a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 a regional jail comes as counties ing Arkansas Children’s Hospital, drew a packed for The Vineyards at Mon- continue to struggle with jail space house Saturday evening at Pauline Baptist ticello, Chamber Executive limitations and costs. ADC offi cials Church. The event, as usual, was a fi sh fry and Director Glenda Nichols an- talked about the potential of a 600- featured a load of logs auction as well as silent nounced. bed facility that would house most- and live auctions of other items. While no total This new apartment com- for the night is known yet, Gay Pace, one of the ly state Department of Correction plex is located at 125 Mid- event’s coordinators, said, “We are very pleased way Route. inmates. It also would have a cer- with our preliminary totals but we are still collect- tain number of reserved spots for Nichols added that the ing money and will release a fi nal number at a lat- chamber invites all residents participating counties. er date.” It is known, though, the evening kicked “We’re already housing 300 of to attend and take the oppor- off with a load of logs auctioned off for $4,000. tunity to tour the facility. our prisoners (statewide) in Bowie Drew County Load A Load raised $113,000 a County, Texas,” Akin explained. year ago and has raised more than $1 million for “They’re employing people from ACH since its inception. Donations are still be- the Texarkana area to do the work. ing accepted; contact Pace at 870-460-1140 or INDEX If we’re going to do that, why are via email at [email protected] to give—or give Opinion ...... 4A More pictures, Page 11A. Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B again. Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C See ADC Page 12A Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B
OUR 146TH YEAR $34.00 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN NUMBER 32 • 24 PAGES Subscribe Today! QHZVVSRUWVFODVVLÀHGV SHU Jesse Haynes and Will Abingdon, Ill. Masonry in Abingdon. Naron announce their en- Will is the son of Ange- The couple will exchange gagement and forthcoming la Naron of Monticello and vows at 5 p.m. Saturday, marriage. Ricky Naron of Fayetteville. September 2 at the Haynes Jesse is the daughter of Both Jesse and Will are Farm in Abingdon, Ill. John and Jodie Haynes of employed by John Haynes Photo courtesy of the Monticello Rotary Club STATE TREASURER Dennis Milligan addresses the Monticello Rotary Club in a meeting at UAM last week. State Treasury reports 17 percent increase Special to the Advance What makes the increased returns even demand accounts, and about $155,500 in more impressive is that the Treasury has money market accounts. Little Rock– Arkansas investment re- had to deal with lower federal interest The attached graphic shows a histori- ceipts for fi scal year 2017, which ended rates since the recession hit in 2008. The cal view of Treasury earnings compared June 30, rose $8.6 million – or 17 percent federal interest rate for the fourth quarter to what federal interest rates were at the – from the previous year, Treasurer of of 2017 was 1 percent, compared to 5.25 same time. State Dennis Milligan announced today. percent in fi scal 2007. Dennis Milligan was elected Treasur- Treasury investment receipts totaled “To say I’m excited is an understate- er of State in 2014. The State Treasury $18.1 million for the fourth quarter, and ment, but I’m also humbled because is responsible for overseeing the state’s $57.5 million for the fi scal year. Invest- we’ve been able to do more with less,” $3.5 billion portfolio. Since taking offi ce Will Naron and Jesse Haynes ment returns haven’t been that high since Milligan said. in 2015, Milligan has receipted the state 2009. He attributed the increase to a more ac- more than $118 million in investment “I’m very excited about these results,” tive management style. returns and has grown the investment Milligan said. “This money is, I hope, go- The State Treasury currently has a total portfolio’s receipts to some of the highest ing to help us build a solid foundation for investment portfolio of about $3.5 billion: levels in nearly a decade. Arkansas food inspection portal live on ADH website the future fi nancial needs of our state.” $3.2 billion in bonds, $277.5 million in Special to the Advance on recorded reports. The briefi ng and training provided infor- Little Rock – The Arkansas Department of mation on how to navigate the online portal Health hosted a media briefi ng and training and how to interpret the inspection reports. Soybean science challenge launches gardening project to support the launch of the Arkansas Food Inspection reports can be accessed by search- Inspection Portal. This portal contains elec- ing for food service establishments by name, Special to the Advance Ballard said. Ballard worked with the t h e A r k a n s a s S o y b e a n P r o m o t i o n B o a r d . tronic copies of retail food inspection reports. key words, city, zip code, or region. These re- Natural Soybean and Grain Alliance “Arkansas is a fairly small and rural To access the portal visit the food protection ports are categorized by type—pre-opening, LITTLE ROCK — The Soybean Sci- (NSGA) to gain access to the Arkan- state, but it still has a lot of population page on the ADH website at www.healthy. routine, follow-up, complaint, or investiga- ence Challenge, a program that encour- sas-produced soybean, ARNaSoy 5.6, a that has very little knowledge of the ag- arkansas.gov. tive inspection. Food service establishments ages Arkansas high school students to licensed variety handled by the NSGA. riculture that they may drive by every The ADH Environmental Health Branch are not graded with a pass or fail score or let- study innovative and scientifi c aspects ARNaSoy seed packets went to the day,” Sitzer said. Sitzer said the hope includes a Food Protection Program that ter grade; instead, they are noted as either in of the state’s No. 1 crop, has launched project’s garden partners and Coop- is to reach as many people as possible, regulates the sale of food for human con- or out of compliance with the Arkansas State Grow Your Own Protein, a program de- erative Extension Service agents who including community residents and sumption to ensure safety. There are around Board of Health Rules and Regulations Per- signed to help school and community volunteered to initiate the project in students, by increasing knowledge and 15,000 retail food establishments that are taining to Food Establishments. The regula- gardens benefi t their respective constit- their respective counties. The seeds are giving people a connection to agricul- non-genetically modifi ed, Ballard said regulated under this program including, but tions are written to ensure food is prepared, uents through a closer connection with t u r e . stored, and served safely, which in turn may . not limited to, restaurants, bars, daycares, agriculture. The project aims to grow “Soybeans are one of the major crops prevent food borne illness. soybeans — a crop with several health Soybeans are a complete protein, with schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, in the state, both in acres and in dol- delis, bakeries, hotels/motels, mobile units, To view the training and tutorial, you can benefi ts, said Karen Ballard, professor all of the essential amino acids, mean- and concession stands. The ADH Retail Food visit the ADH Facebook page (@arhealth- of Program Evaluation with the Uni- ing they have as much protein as animal lars. It’s a major driver in the agricul- Establishment Program consists of plan re- dept). For more information visit www. versity of Arkansas System Division of products such as eggs, meats, poul- tural economy in Arkansas,” Sitzer said. views, pre-opening inspections, permits, rou- healthy.arkansas.gov. If there is concern Agriculture. Ballard is also the principal try and seafood, according to the U.S. The project is a chance for peo- tine and follow-up inspections, investigation pertaining to a retail food establishment, investigator for the Soybean Science Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ple to connect locally with the crop of complaints, and education of food service complaints can be made online or by calling Challenge. The FDA recommends adults ingest 50 that has more acres than any oth- workers to promote safe food handling prac- the Environmental Health Specialist at your The Soybean Science Challenge grams of protein per day. The Soybean er crop in Arkansas, Ballard said. tices. The retail food establishment program Local Health Unit. Contact information for targets high school science teachers Science Challenge helps raise aware- “It’s amazing how people have stepped also recommends enforcement action based Local Health Units can be found on the ADH and students and provides online ed- ness about the state’s No. 1 agricultural up and wanted to participate and wanted website. ucation and research about soybeans, crop, said Gary Sitzer, the chairman of to contribute,” Ballard said. 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There will still be this year. Many of the pieces of legislation we Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. pass have what is called an “emergency clause.” media and the Internet. There are times, Other opinions on this page may not some that will say Reinhart brought it on That clause allows the bill to become effective though, when even the hardest of old- refl ect this view. himself, but we think the time for fi n- the moment it is signed by the governor. It takes line newshounds have to sit up and take ger-pointing and dredging up the past is a two-thirds majority vote to pass the emergency At last check, the post has reached clause. notice of the changing times. over. more than 22,000, has 338 likes, 214 Other pieces of legislation have an effective Last Thursday morning when the We know Reinhart’s many loyal date written into the text. For example, tax shares and 196 comments. Only one per- Arkansas State Medical Board voted to patients are overjoyed—and can’t wait measures typically take effect on Jan. 1. But what son out of that many reactions has been about the bills that do not specify an effective allow well-liked Monticello physician Dr. until Reinhart Family Healthcare re- date? Jeffrey Reinhart to return to practice, we negative. opens. One of the ASMB stipulations on Acts that do not contain an emergency clause The vast majority of opinions have or specified effective date become effective found out just how strong a newspaper’s his return to practice, though, was that he on the 91st day following the day the General social media presence can be. By the time been along the lines of either congrat- ease back into his practice—and we urge Assembly adjourns sine die. For 2017, that date ulating Reinhart or saying things like, fell on Aug. 1. More than half of the legislation our reporter had posted the crux of the all those excited folks to have patience passed this year took effect last week. These new ASMB’s decision on Facebook and re- “Great news!,” “Thank goodness!” or as Reinhart rebuilds his practice. laws impact everything from highways to the “This is the best news ever!” We join our classroom. turned to Monticello, the post had reached All would agree, and we include those One of the changes you may more than 10,000 people. We thought that readers in congratulating Dr. Reinhart. doctors already practicing in town, Mon- notice is the new name for was fairly decent, given the fact there is If we’re to be honest, none of us can ticello needs more skilled physicians. the state highway department. What was previously known just under 10,000 people in Monticello, say with certainty we know how Rein- And, with that, we welcome Dr. Reinhart as the Arkansas Highway and according to the latest U.S. Census. hart and his family must have felt over back into the fold. Transportation Department is now called the Arkansas Department of Transportation or LEANNE ArDOT. Education is BURCH And speaking of roads, Ar- kansas drivers should be aware ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT of a penalty increase for texting benefi ciary and driving. One of the pieces of legislation that took effect last week allows a fine of up to $250 for the first of new law offense of texting and driving. The legislation passed this year also clarifies that reading or posting on social media while driving is prohib- LITTLE ROCK—Many of ited. the bills passed earlier this year Arkansans can also now purchase lottery took effect at the beginning tickets with a debit card. Act 876 allows, but does of August, 90 days after the not require, retailers to accept a debit card for the legislature officially ended the purchase. regular session on May 1. Another major change being implemented is Of the new laws that affect called the Helping Our People Excel Act. This public education, one of the legislation allows Arkansas to opt out of a federal most important is Act 930 of restriction that prohibits individuals with a felony 2017. It makes broad changes in drug conviction from receiving federal public how the state Education Depart- benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition ment holds local school districts Assistance Program. accountable, and how the state During the session, it was explained that 90 helps districts when they fail to percent of individuals released from prison do not adequately educate students. have reliable access to food. Several states, in- The 60-page law deletes cluding Georgia and Texas, have opted out of this much of the old system, includ- restriction in hopes of reducing recidivism rates. ing designations of schools as Since it is difficult to summarize hundreds of being in academic distress when pieces of legislation at once, we have posted a certain numbers of students summary of all legislation on our website. The fail to score highly enough on summary is divided into categories such as ed- standardized tests. ucation and criminal justice to make it easier to Act 930 instead designates search. levels of Visit www.arkansashouse.org to find out more support that about the new laws. the state This is such a busy time for south Arkansans. will provide Back-to-school sales and the sales tax waiver Fort Smith art festival worth seeing to troubled weekend meant many families were out shopping schools. The and getting children ready to go back to school act allows for this past weekend. If you haven’t visited Fort Smith in the town. On the Facebook page Unexpect- people who helped paint. He called the more types I especially love this time of year when we last couple of years, I recommend that edFS, organizers have posted behind-the- project a “heaven-sent blessing” because EDDIE of evaluating start seeing new and returning University of Ar- you add it to your list of places to see. scenes video about many of the projects. so many in the community put time into CHEATHAM schools than kansas at Monticello students and faculty in the You will see some things you might not I had the privilege of participating in a the mural for children in trouble with the solely test Monticello community. Welcome! We are very expect in Arkansas’ second-largest city. small way last Friday when I spoke at the law. ARKANSAS scores. proud of our Boll Weevil family here in Southeast Fort Smith has imagined its downtown unveiling of one of the most unexpected The offi cers say the mural makes the SENATE REPORT The state Arkansas! as a blank canvas mural projects so far—the recreation recreation yard feel bigger, and they Education Please don’t let that first impression of UAM’s and turned the artists yard at the Sebastian County Juvenile appreciate Lakwena’s desire to give hope Department will continue to set construction cones and bumpy roads get you loose in an art festival Detention Center. With the help of 10 to the youthful inmates. and enforce academic standards. down. Construction means exciting new oppor- that leaders have young inmates, London artist Lakwena Unexpected is brightening up Fort It will consider ideas from local tunities for students and there are many folks offi cially named Un- spent the week livening up the four walls Smith. The artists are creating colorful educators and members of the working hard to address road repairs to be made expected. As one with a mural. reasons for people to visit. But the mural community, as well as concepts when the building construction is completed. newspaper headline The idea for the mural occurred to in the detention center takes the project promoted by national education And speaking of back to school, I received expressed it last Lt. Leslie Asbury a couple of years ago. to a higher level. groups. word last week that my request to participate in ASA year, Fort Smith has He suggested the idea to co-workers, Maybe the fl ash of beauty inside this This year’s ninth graders the Office Depot Foundation Backpack Program created The Art of the including Capt. Chris Landrum, who is grim place will be the inspiration for a will be the first high school with the National Foundation for Women Leg- HUTCHINSON Unexpected. the administrator of the detention center. young person to turn from the life that class required to take a person- islators was approved. Mrs. Tracy Streeter in GOVERNOR’S For the third year in Eventually, the Fort Smith Leadership landed him in custody. This concern for al financial course in order to Hamburg and Mr. Gary Williams in Crossett have REPORT a row, artists from all 2016 class undertook the project. troubled youth is one way we will truly graduate. Act 480 of 2017 out- agreed to work with me to distribute some 150 over the world trav- Ten detainees—six young men and change our cities. lines the basics that a finance backpacks as part of this great program. Informa- eled to Fort Smith to four young women—helped Lakwena In December, Fort Smith will kick off class should offer, such as how tion on the program will be publicized on social paint sky-scraping murals on the exterior paint her mural, which incorporated the its celebration of the 200th anniversary to manage a checking account, and print media when details are finalized. walls of many of the city’s buildings. title of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I of its founding. Thanks to the leaders and how to live within a household This time of year also signals the excitement On the website unexpectedFS.com, Rise.” the artists, Fort Smith has a good start on budget, the risks and returns of of the great Crossett Rodeo and Parade! I regret there is a guide to all the murals down- Lt. Josh Heidelberg was one of the the next couple of centuries. investing and what goes into having to miss the Rodeo Parade this week, but I retirement planning. plan to get down to the rodeo. Best of luck to all Act 1105 of 2017 limits the the participants, the Rodeo Queen contestants, the amounts of fund balances that vendors, the handlers and the many, many people school districts may accumu- that work so hard to make this annual event a Confi mation hearings must move forward late. If at the close of a fiscal resounding success that touches every part of the year a district’s net balance ex- community. ceeds 20 percent of that year’s A big part of our Southeast Arkansas commu- In August, the Senate confirmed prescribed by the “advice and con- allowed only 10 percent of President Arkansan Mike Platt to serve as As- sent” clause in the Constitution. This Trump’s nominees to be confirmed by net revenue, the district must nity is also impacted by a fantastic resource we take steps to bring the balance have in Monticello. A huge thank you to Ms. Kar- sistant Secretary for Legislative and obligation allows the Senate to ensure voice vote, while more than 90 per- Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. the president surrounds himself with cent of President Obama’s nominees below 20 percent within five en Eoff for helping educate me about the South- years. The district can use the east Arkansas Education Service Cooperative and Department of Commerce. Mike is a good advisors. It is important that had been confirmed by voice vote at devoted public servant who has spent the Senate act on these nominees in a this point in 2009. excess money for construction, the many dedicated employees that help reach for example. the cooperative’s 14 member schools. I enjoyed a career making the timely fashion so our federal agencies The Senate took a big step in early lives of Arkansans have the personnel needed to fulfill August, by confirming a number of In order to graduate from See BURCH Page 5A and all Americans their responsibilities to our country. qualified individuals to serve in a va- high school, students will have better. While I’ve Unfortunately, Senate Democrats have riety of important positions including to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test taken by known him for continuously delayed the confi rmation a nominee to serve on the National people seeking citizenship in ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN many years, his process for noncontroversial nominees Labor Relations Board, judges to the United States. Students must recent meeting with despite widespread, bipartisan support in serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and Christopher correctly answer 60 percent of me was routine for committee. Slowing down the approval Serving Drew County since 1870 Wray to serve as director of the Fed- the questions. The new gradua- presidential nomi- of presidential nominees is a disservice eral Bureau of Investigation. Unfor- tion requirement is in Act 478. JOHN nees to federal posts to the American people. It hinders the TOM WHITE ...... Publisher tunately, a number of key advisor Act 148 affects institutions BOOZMAN that require Senate ability of the Executive Branch to follow positions remain vacant. It’s time to of higher education that receive confirmation. through on and implement the presi- HAROLD COGGINS ...... Editor U.S. SENATE end the needless delays and proce- state aid. It changes the funding REPORT Mike is one dent’s agenda. dural hurdles that have prevented formula to encourage campuses ASHLEY FOREMAN ...... Staff Writer of hundreds of Democrats in the Senate are using well-qualified individuals from filling to graduate more students, or to Published each Wednesday by: presidential nom- unnecessary procedural hurdles be- positions within the administration. award them a degree that will inees who are vetted by the Senate, cause they don’t like the results of the DREW COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, INC. This includes nominees like Cody help them get well paying jobs. questioned in committee hearings presidential election. My colleagues 314 N. Main St., Monticello, Arkansas 71655 See BOOZMAN Page 5A See CHEATHAM Page 5A and approved on the Senate floor as on the other side of the aisle have (USPS-007-560) Periodical postage paid at Monticello, AR. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to: P.O. Box 486, Monticello, AR 71657. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $34.00 per HOW TO WRITE US year in zip codes beginning with 716; $45.00 per year else- where. The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes letters to the editor. BY MAIL BY EMAIL [email protected] To contact us, call (870) 367-5325 or When submitting a letter, please include the writer’s name, address and Advance-Monticellonian send an email to [email protected] phone number. The phone number is for verifi cation purposes only. We P.O. Box 486 BY FAX reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish certain letters. Monticello, AR 71567 870-367-6612 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian OPINION/NEWS Wednesday, August 9, 2017 | 5A UAM’S DAVIS GRADUATES FROM DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The school board meeting BURCH allowed me to learn about Continued from Page 4A upcoming policy changes and see firsthand how laws that the tour and appreciate the we passed during the Regular Session will impact faculty and expertise of Ms. Eoff, and also students this upcoming school that of Mr. Norman Hill, who year. spent time with me regarding Best wishes to Mrs. Susan intricacies of school funding. I White as she takes over as the especially enjoyed reminiscing new MHS principal and best with Mr. Hill about when Bobby wishes and welcome to Mr. Burch served on the Monticello Jonathan Gosdin, the new MHS School Board. vice principal and to his wife, Bobby was also on my mind Natalie Gosdin, who will also when I attended the July meet- be teaching in Monticello. ing of the Monticello School It remains my great honor and Board. Many of the board privilege to serve as your state members that served with him representative. are still serving and I appreciate Please call me at 870-460- their dedication and the time 0773 if I can be of assistance, or and experience they give to reach out to me @BurchforAr- help shape the success and the kansas on Facebook or by email future of our schools. Please at leanne.burch@arkansashouse. thank your local school board org. I look forward to hearing member. from you. service requirement of 15 hours CHEATHAM a semester, and recipients must agree to talk with a mentor at Continued from Page 4A least once a month. Photo courtesy of John Davis There is no new cost to The previous funding formula ONE OF SEVEN taxpayers because funding for Dr. John Davis (back row, second from right), and assistant professor of Political Science and the Director of Governmental Relations at placed more emphasis on stu- UAM, was one of seven Arkansas graduates of the Delta Regional Authority’s Delta Leadership Institute, who will collaborate with DRA’s leadership team to Arkansas Future Grants was continue helping create jobs, build communities, and improve lives across the Mississippi River Delta region and the Black Belt of Alabama. There were a dent enrollment. transferred from other scholar- total of 49 graduates who completed the year-long DLI Executive Academy, a training program that brings together business and community leaders from Act 316 creates the Arkansas ship programs. each of the eight states served by DRA to gain the tools, experiences and networks that will help them enhance economic opportunities in their communi- Future Grant Program. It helps Some bills passed earlier this ties as well as boost the region’s economy. college students avoid having year had an emergency clause, to borrow money if they seek which meant that they took degrees in high demand fields effect on the day the governor such as nursing, welding and signed them. Other bills were UAM student selected as Phi Lambda Chi Man of Year computer science. appropriations that authorize The program will pay their state agency spending. They BY JACOB MCGUIRE who also served as Sports Infor- Phi Lambda Chi; a previously ident role was separated into two tuition and fees for two years took effect at the beginning of PLC Director of Communications mation Director at UAM from initiated member of the UAM positions. Smith will remain as at technical and community the current fiscal year, which 2004-07 before assuming his chapter was expelled from Phi the Executive Director, while colleges. There is a community was July 1. IRVING, Texas—Zachery present position as Director of Lambda Chi for violations of Keith Beason (SAU) will assume Birdsong, the vice president of Athletic Communications and fraternity policy; a draft of ed- the role of National President af- the Student Government Associ- Associate Athletic Director at its to the Brotherhood Enrich- ter serving as Vice President for positions in Arkansas that are ation at the University of Arkan- Arkansas Tech University. “We ment Manual was approved with Alumni. BOOZMAN vacant like the U.S. Attorney for sas at Monticello, was selected all benefited from hearing his final approval pending at the “The splitting of these roles the Western District of Arkansas Continued from Page 4A as the Phi Lambda Chi Man of perspective and getting to spend 2018 National Convention; and provides a needed check and bal- and U.S. Marshals for the East- the Year, while the Tau Chapter some time with him.” a constitutional amendment re- ance within our national board, ern and Western Districts. Hiland, who President Trump (Texas A&M University at Tex- In addition to the awards me- structuring the Phi Lambda Chi and will also allow us to serve I look forward to working arkana), Beta Chapter (North- tioned above, UAM’s Jake Ta- National Executive Board was our undergraduate members,” nominated to serve as U.S. with my colleagues and the ad- eastern State, Okla. University), lamantez was recognized as the approved. said Smith. “Our ultimate goal as Attorney for the Eastern District ministration to ensure we have and Rho Chapter (Keene State, Phi Lambda Chi Secretary of the The successful integration of an executive board is, and always of Arkansas. men and women in place who N.H. College) were all awarded Year, while Alex Claiborne of Phi Colony into Phi Lambda Chi has been, to serve our undergrad- I urge the president to expe- are willing to serve our country Chapter Excellence Awards at Texas A&M-Texarkana was rec- led to the General Assembly’s uate membership. This will help ditiously nominate qualified in critical positions that support approval of chartering of Phi us do that.” the 77th annual Phi Lambda Chi ognized as the Treasurer of the individuals to the other federal the White House and its agenda. National Convention, held from year. Chapter prior to the 2018 nation- London (Vice President for July 28-30. Southern Arkansas Universi- al meeting, pending completion Internal Affairs/Finance), Dick “It was a tremendous pleasure ty’s Nu chapter was recognized of all colonization requirements. (Vice President for Chapter Op- to host another convention in Ir- as the winner of the national Board members Kris London erations) and Merritt (Vice Presi- JW's Restaurant ving,” said Paul Smith, Execu- Philanthropy Award, and the (A&M-Texarkana), James Dick dent for External Affairs) will all tive Director of Phi Lambda Chi A&M-Texarkana chapter was (Northeastern State) and Jessie retain their current positions for & Crawfish Shack Merritt (University of Science the 2017-18 academic year. 181 Hwy National Fraternity and a former recognized as the winner of both “Where the Bayou Meets the Delta!” 425 S UAM alumnus (1998-2003). “We the Community Service and Aca- and Arts of Oklahoma) were all At the conclusion of the event, Monticello +H`(NLK:[LHRZ:UV^*YHI3LNZ had a tremendous turnout from demic Awards. re-elected to two-year terms on it was announced that the 2018 870-224-8119 the national executive board. Phi Lambda Chi Leadership Con- -HSSVM[OLIVUL:[3V\PZ:[`SL9PIZ all of our chapters and we were During the annual business -HYT9HPZLK*H[ÄZO-YPLKVY.YPSSLK able to recognize some outstand- meeting, the membership ap- With the restructuring of the ference would be held Feb. 24-25 ))8:HUK^PJOLZ)\YNLYZ-\SS:HSHK)HY ing accomplishments from our proved five voting resolutions National Executive Board, the in Fort Smith, and that the 2018 *OPJRLU:HUK^PJOLZ-YPLKVY.YPSSLK undergraduates.” presented by the National Exec- previous Vice President for Phi Lambda Chi National Con- )VPSLK-YPLKVY.YPSSLK:OYPTW2PK»Z4LU\ Members and alumni from utive Board. With the adoption Alumni position was abolished vention would be held July 20-22 Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm across the country were on hand of these resolutions, the Na- and the Executive Director/Pres- in St. Louis. for the annual convention, which tional Executive Board is per- featured educational program- mitted to confer chapter status ming for undergraduate members upon colonies who have com- and the fraternity’s annual busi- pleted chartering requirements TRUCKS ness meeting. during the 2017-18 academic Additionally, Marvin Jackson, year; the charter of the former Since an Iota Chapter (Northwest Mis- Lambda chapter (Truman State, HEATING & AIR souri State University) alumnus, Mo. 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Employees of The Advance-Monticellonian and 24 hr. emergencies call toll-free 1-800-323-2703 their immediate family are not eligible. Visit Our Website: www.deltacounseling.org ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 9, 2017 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor OBITUARIES 870-367-5325 [email protected] HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY gust 5, 2017 at Rock Springs Unit- Center. He was born May 18th, dy (Cindy) Luper of Monticello; Zelda Ruth ed Methodist Church with Rev. 1941 in Warren, a son of the late daughter-in-law, Marie Luper The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area Lassiter Cooper Tom Abney offi ciating, assisted by Ollie Brown and Lura White of Copperas Cove, Texas; seven funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Rev. Ray Hearron. Burial followed Brown. He served his country in grandchildren, Bob Luper, Ryan Zelda Ruth Lassiter Cooper, furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- at Rock Springs Cemetery. the United States Navy. (Natasha) Luper, Dominic (Ha- 92, of Monticello passed away ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Online questbook: rosewood- He was also preceded in death ley) Carbonero, Brittany (David) Tuesday at Belle View Estates [email protected] or fax them to 860-367-6612. cremation.com. by brothers Armstrong, Jessie Luper, Kelsey Rehabilitation and Care Center in (Paid obituary) James Ol- (Blair) Tucker, Tim Luper; and (Paid obituary) Montgomery. Monticello. She was born June 27, Geneva Sue lie Brown, four great-grandchildren, David, 1925 in Ben Hur, Texas to the late Patricia Ann He was a Mason and a member Ricky Don of Rock Springs United Method- Steven, Cash and Liam. Grave- William Edgar and Ruth Sansom Roberds Brown Brown and side services were at 10:30 a.m. Johnson. ist Church. He loved to tinker and Roy Dwayne Layne Hatfi eld Saturday, August 5 at Oakland She was a member of Oaklawn woodworking. Geneva Sue Roberds Brown, 88, Brown, and a Patricia Ann Layne Hatfi eld, Cemetery with Randy Luper Baptist Church in Bellmead, Texas He is preceded in death by his of Monticello died August 2, 2017 sister, Mam- 66, of Star City died Tuesday at and was a member of the Order of parents; his fi rst wife, Lila Mae at her home in Monticello. She mie Ilene officiating. Arrangements by Lincoln Heights Healthcare in the Eastern Star. She was a retired Collins; two daughters, Jo Car- was born on January 1, 1929 to the Brown Harton. Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Star City. She was born October offi ce manager for Shirey Corp. in olyn Clampit and Vickie Lynn late William Roy Roberds and La- He is survived by one son, Home. Online guestbook www. 5, 1950 in Monticello. She was Greenville, Texas. Montgomery; two grandchildren, verta Howard Hopping. stephensondearman.com. a member of Overcoming Faith Bob Brown of Hermitage; three Also preceding her in death was Shannon Mont- Other than her parents she was Worship Center in Star City and daughters Becky Hildebrand of Alexandria Lynn Parks her fi rst husband, Jack Lassiter Sr., gomery and Ja- preceded in death by her husband, Flora, Ill and Tonya Loveless was a homemaker. mie Jo Clampit; Richard Ray Brown; one daughter, Alexandria Lynn Parks, in- who passed away in 1974; two sis- Preceding her in death were her and Katy Fortenberry, both from ters; and two brothers. and six broth- Lillian Ray Brown; one son, James the Valley community; 10 grand- fant daughter of Megan Parks, husband, John Hatfi eld Sr.; her ers and sisters, Richard Brown; two brothers, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at her Survivors include her husband, father, Cecil Layne; three sons, children, Jim Austin Brown, Kenneth Mont- Marion Roberds and Junior Hice; home. She was born May 16, William Richard Cooper of Rock- Kenneth David Hatfi eld, Joseph April Nicole Everheart, Dustin gomery, Nell three sisters, Betty Erwing, Irma 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospi- wall, Texas; one son, Dr. Jack Carl Hatfi eld and Floyd McMunn McKinzie Brown, Justin Kyle Harper, Jack tal in Monticello. (Judy) Lassiter of Monticello; one Jr.; and one daughter, Jennifer Lee Ruth Holdcraft and Margaret Hice. Hildebrand, Jarrad Lee Hildeb- Montgomery, daughter, Vanessa (Becton) Lassit- McMunn. MONTGOMERY Survivors include two sons, rand, Branden Lee Jones, David Survivors include her moth- James Mont- er Pope of Caddo Mills, Texas; one Survivors include her moth- Daniel Brown of Monticello and Ashton Jones, Benjamin Dwight er, Megan Parks of Monticel- gomery, Eliza- brother, George W. Johnson of Fort er, Gay Cole of Monticello; two Jerry (Debbie) Brown of Breaux Loveless, John Austin Cruce and lo; grandparents, Robert and beth Terrell and Kathleen Barger. Worth, Texas; three sisters, Sarah brothers, David (Kim) Bussell of Bridge, La.; one daughter, Saun- Jaci Analeigh Fortenberry; and Patty Parks of Monticello; Cole of Houston, Billie Joyce Monticello and Randy Bussell of He is survived by his loving wife, dra Kay (Johnny) Edwards and of 14 great-grandchildren. great-grandmother, Linda Hicks Speck of Waco, Texas and Martha Little Rock; and one sister, Dar- Mary Montgomery of Monticello; the Florence Community; one sis- Funeral service was at 4 p.m. of Muldrow, Okla.; grandpar- Ben Steadman of Houston; fi ve lene Jenkins of East End. two sons, Gary (Esta) Montgom- ter, Myrtle Barnett of Monticello; Monday, August 7 at Frazer’s ents, Christy and Michael For- grandchildren and 11 great-grand- A memorial service will be an- ery and Billy Montgomery, both of eleven grandchildren and numer- Chapel with Rev. Gary Carter rest of Monticello; great-grand- children. nounced at a later date. Arrange- the Rock Springs community; two ous great and great-great grand- and Rev. Kevin Dunn officiat- father, Johnny Pemberton, Sr.; stepsons, Lee Wallace of Monticel- Graveside services were at 4 ments by Roselawn Funeral Ser- children. ing. Burial was in 16th Section one aunt, Ashley Parks of Mon- lo and Tim Wallace of Dallas; one p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2017 at vice and Crematory in Pine Bluff. Funeral services were held at 10 Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral ticello; one uncle, Robbie Parks Memoryland Memorial Park Cem- daughter, Susan (Lynn) French of Online guestbook: www.griffi n- a.m. Friday, August 4, 2017 at Ste- Home. of Kansas City, Kan.; one great etery in Greenville, Texas. In lieu Star City; two stepdaughters, Mary phenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial Online guestbook: www. funeralservice.net. aunt, Kim Warren of Rogers; of fl owers, memorials may be sent Dean Wallace of Monticello and followed in Lone Valley Cemetery frazerfuneralhome.com. (Paid obituary) two great uncles, Billy Pember- to Greenville Order of the East- Patricia Howell of Jacksonville; in Mt. Ida, at 5 p.m. Visitation was Victor Benjamin ton of Muldrow, Okla. and John- ern Star No. 189, P.O. Box 294, one sister, Sue (George) Miller of from 6-8 p.m. Thursday night at Maggie Delphia Luper Greenville, TX 75403 or Hospice the Rock Springs community; 12 the funeral home. Online guest- ny (Jill) Pemberton, Jr. of Mon- Home Care, 990 U.S. Highway Montgomery grandchildren; and 37 great-grand- book www.stephensondearman. Maggie Delphia Luper, 94, ticello. Graveside 425 North, Monticello 71655. Victor Benjamin Montgomery, children. com. of Monticello, died Wednesday, services were at 1 p.m. Wednes- Arrangements were by Rose- 90, of the Rock Springs communi- Visitation was from noon to 2 August 2, 2017 at Belle View day, August 2, 2017 at Wilson lawn Funeral Service and Crema- ty passed away August 2, 2017 sur- p.m. Saturday August 5, 2017 at Van Austin Brown Estates Rehabilitation and Care Cemetery. Arrangements by tory in Pine Bluff. rounded by his loving family. He Rock Springs United Methodist Van Austin Brown, 76, of Wil- Center in Monticello. She was Stephenson-Dearman. Online Online guestbook: www.griffi n- was born July 7, 1927 in Snyder, Church prior to funeral services, mar died Thursday, August 3 born June 14, 1923 in Corbin, Ky. guestbook www.stephenson- funeralservice.net. Texas to Joe Roy and Mary Evelyn which were at 2 p.m. Saturday Au- at the Bradley County Medical Survivors include one son, Ran- dearman.com. DOT says no to Arkansas speed limit increase to 75 mph BY JOHN CARR When the national speed officials will consider traf- Any speed limits below our pretext stops!” People long time motorists’ rights National Motorists Association and long limit was repealed, trans- fic safety any more than the state maximum, and claiming to be “safety ex- activists who blogs for the time motorists’ rights advocate portation officials basically their predecessors did in preferably all speed limits perts” will scream “the sky threw a dart at a board and the 1990s. period, must be justified by is falling!” National Motorists Asso- Since the national speed decided 65 was too slow Maybe Arkansas will end a recent engineering study. But the constituents you ciation (www.motorists. limit was repealed several and 75 would risk embar- up like Nevada. That study has to be pri- are supposed to represent org) an alliance of drivers state legislatures have at- rassing the state. So let’s Nevada DOT threw the marily based on the actual will have one less thing to dedicated since 1982 to tempted to raise speed lim- try 70. legislature a bone by rais- speed of free-flowing traf- fear when driving down the its only to be denied by a Although the official ing about a quarter of the fighting for road rights. governor or DOT director fic. Facts, not fear. Police highway. rule alleged an engineering Interstate system to 80 will scream “but what about John Carr has been a who is afraid of drivers study was done, the choice when almost all of it should obeying the law. of a uniform statewide have been posted 80. It happened in Oregon, speed limit below the actu- Maybe Arkansas will end Washington, Nevada, Okla- al speed of traffic suggests up like Oregon 15 years h o m a , a n d n o w A r k a n s a s . it was not an engineering ago. The governor told his Arkansas lawmakers re- decision. people to make up reasons SUMMER quested a speed limit in- If the rural highways I not to post 70 mph speed crease to 75 and the DOT drive on were posted based limits. said no. on engineering studies I Once again I advise law- The excuse is they have would see a mix of 70, 75, makers looking to raise to do extensive research. 80, and maybe 85. Not all speed limits: don’t say SALES That is an excuse, not the 70. Not all 75 either. “please.” Pass a Califor- real reason. I don’t expect Arkansas nia-style speed trap law. 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Baton Rouge, La. ers met not far from Newport. river or port was an important steam engine with a crew of 175. paled in comparison to many Advance correspondent and New Orleans had been taken State leaders saw Arkansas component of a city’s econom- In the opening volley, the boiler other Civil War confl icts. by Union forces. And on June 6, on the brink of collapse by mid- ic success in Arkansas at that was hit and exploded. The ship The battle would be one of The Civil War saw battles Confederate forces lost control 1862. However, for Union com- time. Though the Mississippi went up in a fi reball, throwing dozens, both large and small, fought across the country, from of Memphis, Tenn. manders, the situation was clear: River and Eastern Arkansas had screaming men across the river. fought across Arkansas during village to farm and mountain The situation for Confederate Press their advantage while they yet to be secured by Union forc- Many drowned in the chaos or the Civil War. In spite of the to shore. Land and naval forces Arkansas was not much bet- still could. es, Gen. Curtis still intended to were shot in the river while they Union victory at St. Charles, fought back and forth for four ter. After the loss at Pea Ridge Confederate Gen. Thom- use the White River to transport fl ailed their way toward the safe- its offensive stalled out. While long years. Though far from in February, Northwest Arkan- as Hindman of Helena plotted supplies and troops to his posi- ty of the river bank. One hundred Union forces controlled the the ocean, Arkansas became the sas was falling away from the ways to stop Union advances tion at Jacksonport. fi ve men from the Mound City White River for the remainder of site of an important—though Confederacy. The remainder of across the state and ordered his Realizing that Union rein- were killed, and 44 were wound- the war, it would be another year little-known—naval battle, one the state was beset by political men to construct defensive gun forcements were moving up the ed. Surprisingly, the ship did not before they were able to take that would decide control of the infi ghting and increasing short- emplacements along the lower White River, the commander of sink. control of Little Rock and begin White River. ages of basic products and rising White River, near the small com- Confederate forces in the area, The other ships in the Union The spring of 1862 had gone prices that frustrated the increas- munity of St. Charles in Arkan- Captain Joseph Fry, ordered two fl otilla quickly unloaded their reasserting control over most of badly for the Confederacy. The ingly impoverished civilian pop- sas County, not far from Stutt- Confederate steamships sunk to men to the shore to attack the the state. South was steadily falling ulation. gart. A small group of troops block the river. On June 17, four Confederate position directly, Dr. Kenneth Bridges is a Pro- back. Confederate forces were A large number of Confederate from the 39th Arkansas Infantry small Union ships sailed up the with the remaining Union ships fessor of History and Geography unable to move forward in Vir- recruits from Arkansas were sent manned the embankment and White River on their way to meet fi ring at Confederate positions at South Arkansas Community ginia. Union forces had taken to defend other military theaters two small Confederate ships had Curtis when they encountered and two Confederate ships in the College in El Dorado where he control of the Cumberland River in other parts of the South rather sailed into the area. the Confederate stronghold. Fry river. The 46th Indiana Infantry lives with his wife and six chil- in southern Kentucky and north- than staying and defending Ar- Arkansas had few railroads immediately attacked. charged into the gun emplace- dren. He is also Resident His- ern Tennessee, one of the major kansas. In the meantime, Union at the time. Roads were in poor The morning quiet was bro- ment, soon taking it. The 35 men torian for the South Arkansas waterways of the Upper South. Gen. Samuel Curtis had pushed shape. The major waterways, ken by a fi erce volley of cannon defending it, seeing the superior Historical Preservation Society, The Mississippi River, the great across northern Arkansas south however, provided excellent and rifl e fi re, focusing on the Union numbers and fi repower, based in El Dorado. Dr. Bridg- economic and transportation en- to Batesville and to Jacksonport, means of transporting goods and Union ship Mound City, a mod- quickly fl ed. With 160 casualties, es can be reached y e-mail at gine of the South, was steadily where the White and Black riv- people. Access to a navigable ern ironclad ship powered by a the battle was bloody enough but [email protected]. 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Kids in the campaign by sharing While the three-week cam- present. portance of school bus safety,” Ahead. campaign provides re- videos and pictures of why LITTLE ROCK — As the paign begins today and con- On April 26, 2016, school said Jerry Owens, the senior sources, including bus safety school bus safety is import- school year approaches, stu- cludes August 25, school bus bus drivers in 100 Arkansas transportation manager at the videos, a copy of Isaac’s Law, ant. Videos and pictures can be dent safety in and around safety is important year-round. school districts reported 706 Arkansas Division of Public safety tips for parents and fli- posted to social media using school buses becomes a pri- This school year more than instances of motorists illegally School Academic Facilities ers, as well as media outreach #2017FlashingRed. ority for schools, parents and 7,000 school buses will trans- passing a school bus. Act 2128 and Transportation. “School resources for districts to use. If the videos and pictures are motorists. port approximately 350,000 of 2005, also known as Isaac’s bus safety isn’t just the respon- To access the resources, visit posted on other sites, students To promote school bus safe- Arkansas students to and from Law, increased the fines, pen- sibility of bus drivers; every the Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. and schools are encouraged to ty, the Arkansas Department of school and school-related ac- alties and punishment for any- motorist plays a critical role webpage at http://www.arkan- send a link to ade.communica- Education and Arkansas Asso- tivities. one found guilty of illegally in ensuring all students arrive sased.gov/divisions/communi- [email protected] for possi- ciation of Pupil Transportation Motorists are reminded that passing a stopped school bus. to and from school safely. Re- cations/flashingred. ble sharing on ADE sites. launch the fifth annual Flash- it is illegal to pass a stopped “As a former school bus member: Flashing Red. Kids ADE encourages students Remember: Flashing Red. ing Red. Kids Ahead. school school bus when its red lights driver and district superinten- A h e a d . ” and schools to get involved Kids Ahead. 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, August 9, 2017 | 11A Another successful year Scenes from the 2017 Drew County Log A Load banquet at Pauline Baptist Church All photos by Harold Coggins/Advance Monticellonian 12A | Wednesday, August 9, 2017 FROM PAGE ONE/NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 full support of their medical director RETURN there. He’s been open, honest and willing to do anything—he still has Continued from Page 1A Solar eclipse will be historic in Arkansas our advocacy.” The Board raised only two con- BY KENNETH BRIDGES time. He will admit to a violation of cerns and Diner addressed both. One the Medical Practices Act. He’s now was about the length of time since Advance correspondent been sober for nine months, he’s the incident and the other was about On Monday, Aug. 21, viewers in the continen- done everything Dr. Diner has asked Reinhart’s clinical work. tal United States will be witness to a rare, spec- him to do, he’s done everything that “We’re addressing issues with tacular event: the total eclipse of the Sun by the Bradford Health Services (in War- his return to practice; the overwork Moon. This will be the fi rst total eclipse of the rior, Ala., the treatment facility Re- that really got him in trouble to start Sun seen in the United States since 1979. And inhart entered in November 2016 with,” Diner explained. “I think we Arkansas will be able to enjoy most of the event pretty much immediately after his have a graduated plan for return to in spectacular fashion. suspension) has asked him to do and work. It might not, at fi rst include Though the Moon orbits the Earth every 28 everything that I’ve asked him to do. hospital work—but he’s been open days, the alignment of the Earth, the Moon and “With the admission of the viola- to that. I think he’s done a lot of the Sun to produce an eclipse only happens rare- tion, there’s certain things—as this good work. We let people go back a ly. A wide arc of the U.S. will fall into total dark- Board knows—that I want for him lot quicker than nine months. I think ness on Aug. 21 as the eclipse crosses the nation, to be successful. One of the main it’s probably time for him to begin from Salem, Ore., curving across to Casper, things that I told Dr. Reinhart after that process. Wyo., to Missouri through Kansas City and St. listening (to him tell) about his prac- “We’ll approve any return-to- Louis, then to Nashville, Tenn., and down to tice and how successful his practice work plan, but at least—in the be- Charleston, S.C. The path of the totality, or area is that I don’t want him to have any- ginning—that would not include of total eclipse, will be about 70 miles wide and thing to do with the actual manage- hospital work for at least the fi rst viewers in the zone of the totality will be under ment of his practice. part of that, until he gets his practice a total eclipse for roughly two minutes as the “We’ve already sat down and in- reestablished. My understanding is Moon’s shadow crosses the Earth at a speed of terviewed, and he will be hiring an that it’s a very thriving offi ce prac- 2,000 miles per hour. independent medical management tice anyway.” Eclipses have been sighted for centu- company. It’s a company that I know Reinhart received the endorse- ries. Among the earliest recorded eclipses oc- well, managing over 60 to 70 prac- ments from two members of the curred in ancient Mesopotamia in 1375 B.C. An- tices—including hospitals here in Board themselves. Pine Bluff’s Dr. cient Egyptians, who worshipped the Sun, were Arkansas. Literally, his employees Omar Atiq, a professor of Medicine reportedly so disturbed by the bad omens asso- will be their employees instead of in the Department of Internal Medi- ciated with eclipses that they would never men- his employees. They will handle ev- cine, in the Division of Hematology tion or write about them, fearing bad luck. Some erything; all issues with his practice Oncology at the University of Ar- scholars have pointed to eclipses in A.D. 29 and from hiring and fi ring to the day- kansas for Medical Sciences in the A.D. 33 as possibly being the eclipses observed to-day management of the clinic to graphed was in 1860. Eclipses in 1919 and 1929 safe viewing: Simply poke a small hole through College of Medicine, the director of during the crucifi xion of Christ. lab to X-rays to everything. Billing helped confi rm Albert Einstein’s theory of rela- one sheet of paper (poster board or cardboard the Head and Neck Medical Oncol- Historically, eclipses have been met with both and coding, they will do, too. So that tivity by confi rming that the light of stars trav- can also work) and allow the fading sunlight to ogy Service and the Bone Marrow fascination and dread. The Chinese believed takes it completely off his plate. eling near the Sun was bent by the Sun’s intense project onto another piece of paper. Service at the Winthrop P. Rockefel- that dragons were eating the Sun, causing an “The other part of the proposal is gravity. The National Aeronautics and Space Admin- ler Cancer Institute and the founding eclipse. An old Choctaw legend held that a black from the standpoint of monitoring. The maximum eclipse for Aug. 21 for western istration has unveiled a website for the eclipse, director of the Arkansas Cancer In- squirrel caused solar eclipses when it tried to eat I have recommended and would stitute in Pine Bluff, spoke fi rst. the Sun and that the people needed to make nois- and Northwest Arkansas should occur around including tips on viewing the event safely at suggest that he be under a lifetime “I’ve known Jeff for a long time, es to scare it off. 1:14 p.m. For eastern Arkansas, this will occur https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety. Some com- contract until he no longer prac- probably 20 or 25 years plus,” Atiq Similarly, the Cherokees believed that a giant at about 1:22 p.m. In Union County, the begin- munity organizations in different areas will host tices medicine. I think that’s in his said. “He does an excellent job but frog jumped onto the sun to cause the eclipse nings of the eclipse will occur around 11:45 a.m. eclipse viewings to allow residents to safely en- best interest and the best interest of unfortunately, he had issues. It ap- and that the people must beat drums and make In Monticello, eclipse viewers will see an 87 joy the event. his patients. I would suggest, if Dr. pears he’s dealt with them. I know loud noises to scare it away. For generations, percernt totality at around 1:21 p.m. The eclipse An even more exciting eclipse for Arkansans Diner is agreeable to that, is instead he’s needed down in Monticello be- Navajos believed that they should not eat during ends around 2:45 p.m. will occur on April 8, 2024, as a total eclipse of agreeing to a fi ve-year-contract cause I’ve have patients tell me that. an eclipse or they would experience digestive All of Arkansas will see at least an 80 per- will be observed crossing western Arkansas, (which is currently in place), we’ll His CEO, Mr. Barrilleaux, who sus- problems. Navajo traditions also warned against cent eclipse, this being in Texarkana. Viewers in with a totality of more then 100 miles wide. agree to have a contract until he no pended him, or wrote and signed the looking at the Sun during an eclipse, or they Northeast Arkansas will get the best view, with The totality in 2024 will cross Texarkana, Fort longer wants to use his license in letter, is here to support him. I think would go blind. The ancient Mayans were able 95 percent of the Sun eclipsed in Jonesboro, Smith, Russellville, Little Rock, Conway, most Arkansas. that speaks for him. I hope this all to carefully calculate when eclipses would oc- Blytheville and Mountain View. of North-Central Arkansas and Jonesboro. Na- “The other part of Dr. Diner’s in- works for him. I’ve never seen bad cur. Viewers must remember that they should nev- ture offers incredible wonders when we are will- volvement will be hands-on approv- patient management from him for as er look at the Sun directly. Even with most of ing to observe. ing of Dr. Reinhart’s actual return Eclipses have also been an important tool for long as I’ve known him. scientifi c discovery. Astronomers discovered a the Sun obscured, the glare is too intense for the Dr. Kenneth Bridges is a Professor of History to the practice—actually talking to “He also has a strong group of fel- human eye to tolerate. Looking directly at the and Geography at South Arkansas Community him about his clinic setting, about new comet during an eclipse in A.D. 418. The low family physicians in town and at Sun is dangerous and could cause permanent College in El Dorado where he lives with his wife making sure this is not a sprint to Sun’s corona was fi rst noticed in an eclipse in Drew Memorial; six or seven excel- eye damage. Not even regular sunglasses or bin- and six children. He is also Resident Historian get back in practice, to make sure 968. In the 18th century, solar prominences, lent physicians who know each other oculars are safe. Darkened Welder’s glass is the for the South Arkansas Historical Preservation he eases back into practice. What- eruptions on the Sun’s surface, were observed. and keep an eye on each other, and only safe glass dark enough to view an eclipse ever we have to do to put him back These all helped give important information on Society, based in El Dorado. Dr. Bridges can be I’m hoping they will be a support for how the Sun worked. The fi rst eclipse photo- through. The classic pinhole projector will offer reached y e-mail at [email protected]. in a position to succeed rather than Jeff when he goes back.” not succeed, that’s the reason for all After Atiq made the motion to these dynamics. accept the proposal as laid out by “I’ve never had a physician in 25 Angel and following the unanimous years of doing this with this much affi rmative vote, the chairman of the NFIB: Small business optimism regains momentum in July support. You would not believe ASMB, Dr. Steven Cathey, a neuro- the number of people, colleagues, surgeon from North Little Rock who Special to the Advance mand higher wages and better friends and patients, who have practices at the Arkansas Surgical Sixty percent of small business benefits. The bad news is that reached out to me. He has a tre- Hospital in Little Rock, offered this: LITTLE ROCK—The Nation- owners reported hiring or trying to small business employers are mendous amount of support. He’s “Jeff, I’ve known you and I’ve al Federation of Independent finding it very hard to hire and very upset with himself. He’s em- known your family for a long time Business’ monthly Index of small hire in July.” keep their workers.” barrassed all this has happened. He and nobody wants you to have more business optimism, released Expected better business con- hates it that the hospital has had to success than I do.” Tuesday, rose 1.6 percent in July Bill Dunkelberg, ditions, which dipped last month, deal with this but he’s worked hard Because of the need to train new to 105.2, a strong performance NFIBB Chief Economist rose four points in July. Sales for nine months and he’s ready to re- staff, the Reinhart Family Health- led by significant gains in hiring expectations also improved fi ve turn to practice. I think anybody will care has no exact timeline to be back activity. make up the Index, seven im- Business owners cite “lack points. tell you, from the standpoint of his in business, At press time, Reinhart “Strong consumer demand is proved, two declined, and one re- of specific skills” as the main While most of the compo- reputation as a physician, it’s impec- still said it would be between four boosting small business opti- mained unchanged. The biggest reason they can’t find qualified nents were strong in July, capi- cable.” and six weeks—but the fact is that mism,” said NFIB President and gains were: job openings (+5); workers, according to new NFIB tal expenditures remained aver- Diner corroborated that opinion. reopening is closer that at any time CEO Juanita Duggan. “Small job creation plans (+4); and sales research included in the July re- age. Capital expenditure plans “In Dr. Reinhart’s support, he has in the past nine months, to the ob- business owners are feeling better expectations (+5). port. Other common reasons in- dropped 2 points. Fifty-seven dotted every ‘i,’ crossed every ‘t’ vious delight of his many patients, about the economy because their “Sixty percent of small busi- clude: work history; social skills; percent of owners made capital and we have no suggestion that he’s friends and supporters. customers are feeling better about ness owners reported hiring or wage expectations; and attitude. outlays, which was unchanged been manipulative or evasive at all,” Even though Reinhart won’t im- the economy. This is a good trend trying to hire in July,” said NFIB Nineteen percent of small busi- from the previous month. Diner said. “He’s participated regu- mediately have hospital duties, Bar- that we hope continues.” Chief Economist Bill Dunkel- ness owners listed lack of quali- “Small business owners are larly—and I might add, in addition rilleaux said, “I am glad for him and State-specific data is unavail- berg. “Within that group, 87 per- fied workers as their number-one waiting to see what happens on to what Mr. Angel said—he also his patients that ASMB has reinstat- able, but NFIB State Director cent said they had a tough time problem, second only to taxes. tax reform before they make big went back for a re-evaluation last ed his license. We look forward to Sylvester Smith said, “Our mem- finding qualified workers. The “The number of owners trying capital improvements or acquisi- month with Bradford and he got the his return.” bers tell us business is picking labor market is getting very tight, to fill positions and create new tions,” said Duggan. up, and that means they’ll need and the problem is most severe in jobs is very high,” said Dun- To learn more about NFIB, vis- to hire more workers.” the construction and manufactur- kelberg. “That’s good news for tional facility of choice was going it www.NFIB.com and follow @ Among the 10 components that ing sectors.” workers, because they can com- NFIB on Twitter. ADC to steal their employees from the Continued from Page 1A state. My, and several of the other judges’, argument was we’re go- not we spending our money within ing to be a training ground for the the boundaries of our own state? ADC. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 9, 2017 1B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor Ashley Foreman, Staff Writer 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 LIVING [email protected] [email protected] Bringing art and culture to local children All photos courtesy of Susan Akin PERFORMING FOR THE KIDS Students from Southeast Arkansas danced as the lioness tribe (Left) in SEARK Concert Association’s Spring production of The Lion King. Area artists (Right) perform a show in full costume and make up for area school children. SMARTS program enriches the life of students by exposing them to various performances BY ASHLEY FOREMAN Kindergarten to fi fth grade. by Arkansas Ballet, The Lion Concert Association reaches out that we can continue to bring art help every child in our area reach [email protected] “The SMARTS program is so King Musical, Arkansas Brass to businesses in the counties in and culture to our students.” their highest potential. Interest- benefi cial to everyone involved,” and a jazz combo. Southeast Arkansas that they No gift is small when it comes ed donors can go to our website For fi ve years, SEARK Con- said SEARK Concert Association “The SMARTS funding pays serve in an effort to be able to to enriching the lives of our local www.searkconcert.org and follow cert Association has been bring- Board member Susan Akin. for the tickets to these event,” said keep bringing the shows to chil- kids. the simple instructions to initiate ing art and culture to the children “It brings new shows to our Seark Concert Association Exec- dren at no cost to them. “We have set up a system on the bank draft or they can go by of Drew County and all across kids that some of them might not utive Secretary Rebecca Copico. “In last year’s season, we our website where patrons can the music building on the Uni- Southeast Arkansas. Through the get to see elsewhere and it gives “These shows are brought to the served 17 school districts and over elect to have a monthly draft taken Schools Majoring in the ARTS local artists a venue to perform.” schools at no charge to the stu- 15,000 students in the SEARK from a checking account,” Copico versity of Arkansas at Monticello (SMARTS) program, SEARK During last year’s season, the dents.” area,” Akin said. “That is major said. “It has been proven time and campus and pick up a card and Concert Association has been able SMARTS program paid for local The SMARTS program is fund- growth from the previous year and time again that students who are fi ll it out and return it. Donations to bring a different talent to the elementary students to see mario- ed totally by grants and donations. it is our hope to be able to sustain involved and exposed to the arts made to SEARK Concert Associ- students in public schools from nettes, a dance recital performed An advisory board for SEARK the SMARTS program funding so do better in school and we want to ation are tax deductible.” THE LION KING SEARK Concert Association’s largest performance in the Spring musical. This past year’s production of The Lion King brought people from all over the area to Monticello to watch the talented students and adults perform. JAZZ COMBO Older area students were exposed to a brass and jazz band BY THE STRINGS Last season, younger students got to view a marionette TEACHING AND PERFORMING Local student Lily Copico attends a mas- in an eff ort to help students choose instruments before they enter their fi rst performance thanks to the SMARTS program. ter class from an instructor at Arkansas Ballet. year of band class. Th e Monday blues have been getting me down lately Can we all just agree that Monday is But I am spoiled, I guess. Michael lets one less worry on my shoulders. After guy on Highway 425 refused to use his It could be worse. Pizza has cheese, the worst day of the week? me sleep in on Saturdays and he either spending all weekend playing with her blinker not once but twice and road rage so we are getting our dairy serving and I don’t care where you stand political- cooks breakfast or goes to town to get daddy and I, and even though she loves Ashley kicked in to overdrive, I want to sauce and meat so we get some veggies ly, or religiously, but if you disagree that breakfast so I wake up to a delicious hot her Nonna and Pawpaw, we usually have reward myself by not cooking. I am not and protein. Right? Indulge me, I am Monday isn’t the worst day of the week biscuit and a tall, caffeinated beverage. a little trouble when I leave for work. A one of those people who fi nd cooking trying to convince myself. then I don’t think we And Sunday is always a day full of re- child crying because they want to spend a pleasurable activity. I cook out of ne- See what I mean, Monday makes me can be friends. laxing with family. We all leisurely wake time with you is utterly heartbreaking. cessity. However, on Monday half of the crazy and I have to tell myself that pizza Let’s face it, even up and get ready for church and then eat Can I get an Amen? restaurants in town are closed. Why? On is alright to eat. if you have the best lunch with our family. I get to work and the Monday morning Monday of all days, why? I guess restau- Speaking of pizza, can somebody job in the world, I On Monday morning, however, it is grind begins. Don’t get me wrong, I rant owners agree with me on the fact please bring back Topp’s? That was the don’t believe there is just me and Fred. Michael is long gone really enjoy my job. There is a beau- that Monday is the worst day of the week best pizza and ranch dressing on the a person that just ab- before the sun is up, so I am left to tiful balance of routine and freshness and they all got together and decided to planet. I need another Amen. solutely loves leaving dress the beast, I mean our daughter, by that really fi ts my personality. But still, close up shop. I propose we start a movement to the comfort of their myself. We are currently in that won- Mondays just drag. I look at the clock As bad as I hate to admit it, a lot of the make Monday the last day of the week- ASHLEY nice, warm bed on derful stage of putting our arms through thinking surely I have been here for a time, Monday ends up being pizza night. end. The work week will be Tuesday FOREMAN Monday morning after the head hole of our shirt and wanting to few hours and the time reads 8:56 a.m. Go ahead and bring it on mom through Friday at noon. a beautiful weekend of put our shorts on our head. Fun times. This is the moment when my eyes bug shamers, pick on me for a minute for ACCORDING From 12:01 p.m. on Friday to mid- TO ASHLEY sleeping in and being And shoes, yea, you can forget about out and I put my head on my desk. Why feeding Fred pizza and leave the other night on Monday, it is the weekend. I lazy. shoes. There are times I wonder if she is is Monday so hard? woman at Wal-Mart alone who opened feel like not working on Monday would Waking up to the truly my child because I love shoes. She So, after several large caffeinated the box of cookies and gave her kid one make everyone more pleasant human sound of a buzzing alarm, or in my case, would rather run around barefoot and beverages, the work day is over and before they paid for it. beings. Fred screaming “Mama. Morning. Juice. naked. we are on the Monday decline. Since As I have said before, we as a family, Maybe I should start my political Pwease,” isn’t a pleasant way to be dis- I fi nally get her in the car and we head I made it through the worst day of the have been making an effort to be health- career on the platform of shortening the turbed from your dreams of laying on the to Nonna’s house. Again, I am spoiled week without ending up in the Drew ier human beings. But, on Monday, pizza work week to four days and increasing beach, listening to the waves. and my mother keeps my baby so I have County Detention Center because the prevails. the weekend to three days. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 9, 2017 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor DEVOTIONAL 870-367-5325 [email protected] fi ce Isaac, his only son. Abraham and Hagar Most of us have learned this This week, let’s look at one Attention all pastors in the Monticello area story as an example of obedience famous character in Genesis and The Advance-Monticellonian is calling on our local pastors to provide us weekly devotionals to be published on this page. We ask for those to God (John 8:31-59). But there one relatively unknown character. pastors willing to assist us to begin sending us devotionals; we welcome submissions from youth pastors, music pastors, education pastors or, is another way to look at this Let’s begin with Abraham. He is obviously, senior pastors. Submissions must be made from those on church staffs, whether paid or volunteer. Please submit your devotionals to story, not as an example of human a very well-known character in Harold Coggins at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Please be aware that our readers have diverse backgrounds obedience to God and what that the Old and New Testaments. His and please be ecumenical in your submissions. Include your name, title, church and contact information. We appreciate your help and hope pas- might bring, but as the salvation story begins in Genesis 11:26, tors use this tool as a way to reach out to the community. of Isaac by God putting the ram in where his name the bushes to be used as a sacrifi ce is Abram. instead of Isaac. At the age of angering Yahweh. A plague fell her own hands and sent her slave wilderness of Beer-Sheba with only (Genesis 17:5) Yahweh also sent Rev. Maetta Snyder earned her 75, Abram left Master of Divinity from Columbia his home and on Pharaoh’s house. Also, Lot and girl into Abram to produce a child bread and one skin of water. Just angels to visit Sarah to tell her she Abram separated because the land for him. Hagar, the slave girl did, when Hagar thought she and her would bear a son. Theological Seminary in 1989 all his family in and was called to serve at First Haran to go to could not support both of their huge indeed, conceive and bear a son son would surely die, God provided We all know the story of Sarah fl ocks and they would not be able named Ishmael. During her preg- a well of water for them from laughing; thus their son was Presbyterian church in Monticello. Canaan as the She served here for six years, then Lord com- to support both families. Finally, nancy Hagar became contemptu- which to drink and refi ll the skin. named Isaac (which means “laugh- Lot was captured by warring kings ous of Sarai and her barrenness. Oh, … is this another example ter”). So, despite their doubt, Sarah was called to Kansas and Nebraska Maetta Snyder manded him. and Abram spent a great deal of After Ishmael’s birth, Hagar of God’s saving grace? Even a and Abraham became parents at churches. After retirement, she felt He took with called again to serve part-time at him his wife, time and wealth rescuing Lot. Al- gloated about the child she bore slave girl might be saved? In the the ripe old ages of 90 and 100, though these three incidents ended to Abram—and Sarai dealt with Old Testament? respectively. “Is anything too First Presbyterian, which she is Sarai, and his nephew Lot and all presently doing. Rev. Snyder lives the possessions they owned. Yah- well for Abram, he was still without her harshly. Hagar ran away with When Abram was 99, Yahweh wonderful for the Lord?” (Genesis descendants and well on his way to her son. Abram was now 86 years changed his name from Abram 18:14). in Monticello with her husband, Dr. weh tells Abram that he will be a David “Sam” Snyder, who teaches great nation (Genesis 12:2). How- being 100 years old. old. With encouragement from (which meant “exalted ancestor”) I have always thought it odd that math at the Uniersity of Arkansas ever, this seemed like it would But God came to Abram in a an angel, Hagar returned to Sarai to Abraham (which means “an- Sarah laughed when the angels at Monticello. They are the parents never come to pass. Although this dream and after dreaming he was and spent 13 more years as Sarai’s cestor of a multitude”) and that of spoke to her. I personally think I section of scripture is not an exact still childless, God showed Abram slave girl. As Ishmael grew, so did his wife, Sarai, to Sarah (perhaps would have cried at the thought of of two children, David, who lives in timeline, several incidents seemed the stars in the heavens and asked Sarai’s resentment and jealousy meaning princess and mistress, chasing after a two-year-old at the Minneapolis, and Samantha, who to get in the way. him to count them, if he could. of him and Hagar, and when Sarai respectively). age of 92. is a 1993 graduate of Monticello Abram lied to Pharaoh that God told Abram, “So shall your saw Ishmael playing with her son, In that same time, but before Sometime later, one of the High School and now lives in Sarai was his sister, not his wife, descendants be.” (Genesis 15:5) Isaac, it was just too much. Isaac was born, Yahweh promised greatest stories of God’s salvation Conway with her husband, Jeff and Pharaoh married her—thus After living 10 years in Canaan, Sarai convinced Abram to send again that Abraham would be the took place when Abraham was Carpenter, and their twin sons, both Sarai decided to take things into Hagar and Ishmael away to the ancestor of a multitude of nations. commanded by Yahweh to sacri- 14, and a nine-year-old daughter. Advance-Monticellonian: Serving Drew County since 1870 AME Mount Nebo Baptist Church First United Methodist If your business or church 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 317 S. Main COMMERCIAL would like to be a sponsor Pilgrim Rest AME 367-2471 522 N. Bailey • 367-6530 Mount Tabor Missionary Green Hill United Methodist BANK Baptist Church on the devotional page, please call 372 Green Hill Rd. COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW Shady Grove AME South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR 367-5325. 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Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-2377 THE Morning Star Missionary Methodist PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES 312 E. Oakland Andrews Chapel Methodist 310 N. Main St. INC. 367-2160 Barkada Rd 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 9, 2017 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Charles Graham and Minister COUNTRY Kent Broughton were the solo- ists. Welton Green and Dusty Continued from Page 4B Thompson were among the pallbearers. Church briefs year.y I’m so sorry to hear of Sandy I appreciate my readers so Austin being ill, and rushed by tion, contact Ab Pevey at 870-723-5306 or much!m It thrills my heart every ambulance to a Little Rock hos- Saturday yard sales to be held Shady Grove AME 870-367-3849, or Kay Berryman at 870- timet someone tells me they read pital. Also, Corey Riley spent a at Pentecostal Faith COGIC sets revival 367-3690. thist column. few days in St. Vincent Hospital. Well, that’s enough of my Bettie Wright and I attended Pentecostal Faith Church of God In Shady Grove African Methodist Epis- Ongoing ramblingsr for this week. Until the homegoing of Ruby Dan- Christ, 111 Briarcliff Street (behind the copal Church, 1265 Arkansas Highway Holmes Chapel nextn time, be safe, stay cool, iels Wilson at the Holy Divine Veterans of Foreign Wars hut in McCloy 138, will be having revival services at 7 seeks pianist prayp for each other and always Spiritual Church in Lacey, where City Park), will be having weekly yard p.m. nightly on Aug. 16-18. The evangelist Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, beb thankful to God for His Melvin Foster is pastor. It was a sales beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. will be Melvin Jackson of First Church of 527 East McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pia- manym blessings. beautiful homegoing. She will be Items to be sold include refrigerators, God from Hope. Shirlene Jackson will be nist for its adult choir. The pianist is need- greatly missed by her family and stoves, water heaters, home items, men’s ministering the music for the event. Rev. ed for the first, fourth and fifth Sundays church family, as she was the suits, men’s clothes and lots more. For Thelma Hampton, host pastor, officers each month. For more information and/or WILMAR pastor of the Great I Am Church more information, contact Pastor Robert and members of Shady Grove AME are to express interest in the position, contact in Monticello. Marshall Sr. at 870-281-4863. inviting everyone. For more information, Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723- CHRIS RILEY I was happily surprised to see contact Brenda Binns via email at brend- 1954 or 870-367-5913. my friend, Annie P. Stephens For how to reach the masses, Hartland to be featured [email protected]. Business note from Hampton, as she and two menm from every birth, Jesus gave from Shady Grove AME daughters dropped by for a at The Shed Morning Star to host thet key: He said, “If I be lifted Shady Grove African Methodist Episco- friendly chat. upu from this earth I’ll draw all The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing pal Church, 1265 Arkansas Highway 138, Bettie Wright and I visited at mission program menm unto me.” How do we lift Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott will not be responsible for any services Belle View Estates Rehabilita- Morning Star Missionary Baptist (at the intersection of U.S. highways 165 HimH up? I’m glad you asked. It’s tion and Health Center the past Church, 312 East Oakland Street, will host or payment unless authorized by a signed and 65, just north of Dermott), will fea- byb the way we walk, by the way week with Craig Ridgell, Esley its annual mission program at 3 p.m. on contract by the pastor and stewards of the ture Hartland, a Southern gospel singing wew talk—actually it’s by the way Riley and Addie B. Washington. Sunday, Aug. 20. The guest speaker will church. group, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission First Presbyterian Church unveils wew live. Kevin Kelly, pastor of Second be LaShunda Jackson, a licensed and or- is free. Refreshments will be served in new sermon series Don’t worry about the govern- Baptist in Little Rock, attended dained minister and member of Holmes ment,m for God said if these people the fellowship hall after the singing. For Dr. Drew Smith begins a new sermon the last rites of Ruby Wilson. Chapel Presbyterian Church. Host pastor whow are called by my name will more information, contact Denon Weaver series—“Facing Life’s Uncertainties”— Sorry to hear of David Hicks’ D.J. Buffington invites the public to at- humbleh themselves and pray and at 870-723-5279. at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North fi rst cousin passing in Ohio. He tend. For more information, contact Mela- turnt from their wicked ways (this Main Street. All are welcome to the ser- and his mother will travel there nie Rawls at [email protected]. is the key), then we’ll hear from Prairie Grove sets vices which begin at 11 a.m. on Sundays. for his last rites, which will be Homecoming celebration Diabetes classes scheduled First Baptist holds heavenh and He’ll heal our land. Saturday. The young man that’s community women’s Bible study This land is in dire need. So look deceased attended Morning Star tot the hills from whence all of our Prairie Grove Baptist Church, south of for Shady Grove AME First Baptist Church, 413 North Main during Christmas holiday in 2016. helph cometh, for it all comes from Monticello on Midway Route, has sched- Street, is holding a community women’s You’ll have our prayers and sym- Shady Grove African Methodist Epis- thet Lord. Can I get an Amen? uled a Homecoming service at 10:30 Bible study each Wednesday, and all wom- pathy, also, grace for safe travel. copal Church, 1265 Arkansas High- Sunday, we at Morning Star a.m. Sunday. Bro Ricky Carpenter will en are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s Thank God for grace and way 138, will be the host church for MissionaryM Baptist Church had bring the Homecoming message after the Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s mercy. free classes for people with diabetes or a blessed and glorious time in morning song service. A potluck lunch old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- “Yit” was pleasantly surprised pre-diabetes for four weeks from 5-7 thet Lord, as Pastor B. Bolden will be after the service, followed by a aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fel- by a visit from Becky Daniels. p.m. every Thursday beginning Aug. 24. broughtb the word in the absence concert from The Stones of Crossett. Ev- lowship before the study starts. Childcare They had a very good visit, The event is sponsored by the Daughters of Pastor D.J. Buffington. His eryone is invited to come worship, eat, will be provided. For more information, which was much enjoyed as of Charity Services of Arkansas. Aug. scripture was 1 Samuel 30:1-4, enjoy great fellowship, renew old friend- contact Pat Baugh at 870-367-5968. Becky had just returned from 24’s topic will be: “Diabetes—Myths and his subject was “Bring You ships, then be enlightened with the music and Facts.” Other discussions will cen- Christian Interfaith Ministry Texas and Las Vegas celebrating and testimonies of The Stones. For more holds weekly Bible study Through It.” her birthday. I dropped by Peggy ter on “Eating Well” (Aug. 31); “Blood There were many present. information, contact Sandy West at 870- Christian Interfaith Ministry, 321 Win- and Mattie Orr’s and ate fish Sugar Control” (Sept. 7); and “Medi- AmongA our visitors was Au- 723-1140. chester Road, invites all to a Tuesday night and trimmings. It was delicious. cations and Preventing Complications” gustine Walls from Texas and Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the church. I also ate dinner Thursday with (Sept. 14). There will be a free meal and Thelma Shield, formerly from Morning Star sets The ministry also has a Thursday night Clydean Miller. giveaway each Thursday. Rev. Thelma Chicago. The choir was very prayer and deliverance service, beginning A belated birthday wish to my youth musical program Hampton, the host pastor, officers and inspirational in their singing, at 7 p.m. For more information on any of friend Roberta Loche, Aug. 3. If members of Shady Grove AME invite the withw Shelia Jacob as director, Morning Star Missionary Baptist these events, contact Shirley A. Benton, I fail to announce your birthday, public to attend each session. For more WeesieW on the piano and T-Man Church, 312 East Oakland Street, will pastor, at 870-308-7895. it’s because I don’t remember it, information, contact 870-382-4878, ex- on drums. What a dynamic trio. if you want me to announce your hold a youth musical program at 3 p.m. tension 3830. Holmes Chapel Sunday. There will be youth choirs, solo- sponsors free tutoring To God be the glory. And the birthday give me a call. I’m only BoldenB family did a selection ists and praise dancers performing in this Joyce Pevey Fifth Thursday Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, locat- human; sometimes I forget my priorp to the spoken word. worship service. Pastor D.J. Buffington ed at 527 East McCloy Avenue in Monticello, own family’s birthdays. We were glad to see Vern and the Morning Star congregation invite singing scheduled will sponsor free tutoring when school begins P.S. Don’t forget the youth Childress in the house. musical at 3 p.m. Sunday at all to attend. For more information, con- The regular Joyce Pevey Fifth Thurs- again Aug. 14 from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday I attended homegoing service Morning Star. tact Melanie Rawls at melanierawls87@ day Night Singing at the Campground will and Thursday for youth in grades kindergar- for Charlie Fred Dearman at Now until we meet again by yahoo.com. begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31 at ten through third grade. Students must bring 2 p.m. Sunday at Stephen- paper and pen, remember be Mt. Pleasant (Campground) United Meth- the course work in which they need help. For son-Dearman Chapel. There slow to judge others but quick to Seven Star hosts odist Church, 194 Campground Road near more information and registration details, werew many in attendance. judge yourself. family, friends day Monticello. The program will continue un- contact 870-367-5913. til about 8:30 p.m. This is a time of class Pine Bluff ministry sponsors Seven Star Missionary Baptist Church, singing with directors choosing songs clothing/food giveaway 109 Smith Drive in Reed, invites every- they would like to hear their classes sing. Rhema Redemption International mis- one to help the church celebrate its Fam- There will be several special performances sion ministries, 1201 West 6th Street in O & M Oil Co., Inc. ily and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dr. mixed in with the class singing and a time Pine Bluff, will host a free clothing give- . $REW s 3TAR #ITY Robert L. Handley and the Mount Har- of refreshments and fellowship following away from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tues- 870-628-4466 mony Missionary Baptist Church family the singing. The church is located about day and Thursday throughout 2017 at the % 'AINES s -ONTICELLO of Pine Bluff will be the special guests. seven miles north of Monticello—take church. Food will also be given away free 870-367-6537 At the same time, Seven Star will be ded- U.S. Highway 425 North and turn left on at various times throughout the year. For icating the new addition to the church. Campground Road; the church building is more information, contact the church ei- For more information, contact Rev. J.B. less than half a mile on the right. Everyone ther by calling 870-917-9936 or by email Handley, pastor, at 870-718-4415. is welcome to attend. For more informa- at [email protected]. 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Dr. Alan Wilson “Where Our Families Become One” Every Tuesday The Woods of Monticello For a complete list of specialty physicians and their Health and Rehabilitation Center QHƓEGRJQPGPWODGTUHQT/QPVKEGNNQCRRQKPVOGPVU 367-6852 | 1194 N. Chester St. visit MONTICELLO TIRE & SERVICE www.woodsofmonticello.com www.drewmemorial.org/specialtyclinic ÎÓÎÊ79Ê{ÓxÊ-ÊUÊ " / "]Ê,ÊUÊ870-367-2401 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor COUNTRY 870-367-5325 [email protected] BARKADA There were lots of people there Wiggam took their sister May Myrtle (a.k.a. mommy). It’s so the Lord hath his way in the for Mrs. Geneva Sue Brown we know. Hobbs to Little Rock on Tues- hard when you have so much on whirlwind and in the storm, and and, on Saturday, I worked JANA WRIGHT Uncle James “Son” Brewster day of last week to see her doc- your plate, but I promise I will the clouds are the dust of His visitation for Mr. Charlie Fred do my best. Love all my family We need this rain, but it sure is still having health issues. tor. Her platelets are still low. feet. Dearman. Sunday evening, makes it hard to get up for the Prayers would be appreciated. She is feeling better. We will and much love to all of you. Until next time, be blessed I attended visitation for Mr. first day back to school. It is a Not do forget the Wilmar take her to Little Rock again We enjoyed the Myecon everyone and much love to all. Van Brown over at Frazer’s nice break from the heat. All-School Reunion is coming this Tuesday. meeting that was held Saturday in Warren. So many suffering Mrs. Mary Lasiter had com- up. Please send $14 to Carolyn B.J. and Sally Smith of Jones- at our church and we learned loss. Please remember all these pany last week. Her nephew, Curry at Warren Bank, P.O. boro spent the weekend with her so much on cash flow, and how LACEY families in your prayers. Ronnie Doss, his wife Kathy Box 350, Warren 71671 by mother Leola Pace and sister to budget and save money. The My Auntie Letty came by the and daughter Andi visited with August 21. This will go toward Rachel. speakers were; Mr. Chris Allen, IVANELL HANDLEY office Friday afternoon for a a meal that is being catered by Have a good week all of you Lou Lambert, Clarissa, Jerome visit. Thanks for the malt! her and took her to take care of We had a great Sunday school some things. They had lunch at Young’s. The reunion is Sept. 1. and God bless our country. Pace and pastor Robert Mar- Mr. Eddie came by one eve- Happy third birthday to shall Sr. lesson Sunday morning. The ning to make sure I had found KFC. They also bought some attendance was way down. The Jacob Carter. He is the son of Mrs. Krystal Collins was also the watermelons he had deliv- watermelons from Eubanks lesson subject was, called to Jason and Holly Carter. Also, there with beautiful jewelry for ered earlier in the week while farm. GUEST HOUSE witness. Lesson scripture was Betty Grafton, Ruth Hunter happy birthday to Pat Leggett, sale, and evangelist Clarissa I was working. He also wanted my sweet mother-in-law, Kay from Acts 1:6-7. to tell me that he has seen the and Mary Davis enjoyed some CLARA CATER Pace had beautiful T-shirts and Prayers for the sick and catching up with sister time Ozment, Tasha Butler, Keri ladies lapkins for sale. Swallow-tail Kites while he Cater, Susie Harris, my hand- There is no Guest House shut in Enda Echols, Daniels was cutting hay at the Albert while their husbands went to the Pastor Robert Marshall Sr. Franklin, Horace Junior, Linda gun show in Monticello. some nephew, Ethan Gilliam, news this week. Clara Cater had had his rummage sale as well as Knowles’ place. Since his first my sweet friend, Kay Carter, other commitments. Her column Merritt, and Edgar Spencer. sighting was while he was Uncle Don Martin came by sold Lincoln Heritage Insur- Prayers and sympathy for the Rachel Barnett, Mary Temple, will resume in next week’s cutting hay at the Pete Smith the cabin before he went to ance. We had people form Little Daniels and Dearman family Andrea Ratcliff, Carrie Teague, edition. place, I saw a pattern emerg- the gun show. He brought us Rock, Monticello, Louisiana, and others bereaved families. Tammy Avery and Cindy ing. Apparently the birds have some delicious tomatoes and a Warren, Harrell, Pine Bluff and I visited brother Edgar Spen- Bennett. I hope you all have learned that the act of cutting cantaloupe. We had a good visit. other parts of Southeast Ark. cer Saturday afternoon at the Dustin Barnett came and visited wonderful birthdays! hay stirs up all kinds of bird JORDAN PARK The event was so awesome and hospital, he came home Sunday. goodies such as insects, rodents a bit on Sunday. Please call 870-224-3383 we all learned so much from I also went to see pastor Frank- Jim and Billie Ferrell and with news or email wrightwom- TRILISA MARSHALL and small birds that make each speaker. lin but he was admitted to the great snacks for Swallow-tail Debbie Tenario and Shawn and [email protected]. No news is At 10 a.m. Saturday, Wom- Happy birthday shout out this hospital Saturday night. Kites. But they must leave as I rode our buggies this past too small. en’s to Women’s will be having week goes to Lakindra Wash- Floyd visited Horace Junior soon as the cutting and raking Saturday. We grilled and then a back-to-school bash behind ington (Aug. 7), Trinia Walls at Belle view Sunday afternoon. ends. Because I drove to both road down to the river. We had Trinity Full Gospel, 468 South (Aug. 9), Delton Gladden (Aug. Happy Birthday wishes to locations on Saturday morn- a great time! We saw Mark West GREEN HILL Edwards Street. There will 10), Tyrone Smith (Aug. 11), Lola Hardin (August 12), and ing but all was quiet; all I saw while we were there. be free food, backpacks, and and James Scott, Allen Lewis, Natisha Lambert (August 13). were deer and Bluebirds. I also Robert and Tammy Stafford FAYE AND MAY school supplies, bring your and Melonie Styles (Aug. 13). Thought for the week, to trust spent a little time at Ozment’s took their grand angels on a Another week has passed and lawn chairs. There will be Happy Birthday everyone enjoy God in the light is nothing but Bluff looking for the Kites but mini-vacation this weekend. we are still waiting for that big a bounce house and various your special day. to trust Him in the dark that is the only kind I saw were the Olivia and Addi Kate Stafford rain we were supposed to get. activities going on. The school faith. Mississippi Kites. But I hung and Averi and Chase Sledge Sunday School was awesome But, the Lord knows what is supplies are for K-5th grade. around a while anyway and took accompanied them to Blanchard and the lesson was, Call to best for us. What is up with the phone photos of roots and knees of Springs and a few other places. Witness, coming from Acts 6:1- Faye, May, Pepe and the late company this week? So many the cypress tree and the springs They had a great time! 7. The pastor Robert Marshall POSSUM VALLEY people’s phones and Internet bubbling along the sandy bank Jim and Amanda Stafford Louise Pace sisters lost one of Sr.’s message was on: God their best friends we have ever has been down. It’s sad because Sends message’s, coming from KAY CRAIG of the Saline River. It almost have a new addition. They made it worth not seeing the brought home a new goat. His had, Charley Dearman. We sang a lot of older people don’t have Micah 3:1-12. Lovely service. Welcome back, ya’ll! August a many song and attended a cell phones and depend on their I went home and enjoyed the is now in full swing and even Swallow-tail Kite. Almost. name is Django. He is cute! Bethel enjoyed a won- Congratulations to Crayton moving funeral with Charley. home phones if anything goes beautiful and delicious dinner though we’ve had some days We sure do miss him as well wrong. I thank my family for my husband, pastor fixed for of lower humidity Summer is derful Sunday service this Harris, son of Dustin and Laci week. Buck, Bro. Kevin, Bro. Harris. He competed in Loretta as all of Drew County. We are coming by or calling my cell- me. He prepared it Saturday still hangin’ it’s hot, ugly head praying for the family. phone checking on me, as well night and every bit was so good around. But I can almost feel John, Jason, Wanda, Stepha- Lynn’s 2017 Motocross Nation- nie, Sis. Cheryl and I sang “Ten Having Sunday lunch with as my dad. and tasty. Love you baby. He my favorite season; sweet, cool- al Championship. He finished Thousand Years.” Bro. Kevin Leola and Rachel Pace were Had to spend a few days in always makes sure I am well er Fall; coming just around the in the top 20th in the nation. He presented a rousingly inspiring did such an awesome job! Chuck Karnes, Mark, Chris the hospital and want to thank taken care of. He is the greatest! corner. I can hardly wait! Pace, Dale, Emma and Dayton everyone that sent up a prayer message, “Trusting In God’s Last Tuesday, I attended a Scripture for the week is Happy birthdays and anniver- Protection”, taken from Isaiah birthday celebration for David Pace, and BJ and Sally Smith. for me, and want to thank my Nahum 1: 2-3 God is a jealous saries to: Brandon Lloyd (Aug. The birthday list for August husband and family for all your 26:1-7 and Philippians 4:6- Ozment. We went to Hoots God, and the Lord revengeth: 5); Connie and Bill Horn (Aug. 8. Bethel also welcomed Hugh in McGehee. Those attending is Sandy Smith, Caroline Lane, love and support for seeing the Lord revengeth, and is 7); Brittany Wardlaw (Aug. 9); Cole Harris, Linda Berryman, about me and taking good care and Gloria Pennington to were Kay and David Ozment; furious. The Lord will take Jim Glennon (Aug. 17); Jennifer our congregation. Next Sunday, Stacy, Shana, Elizabeth and Thomas Lafever, Faye Wiggam, of me. A special thanks to mis- vengeance on his adversaries Craig Haen (Aug. 18); and Kar- May Hobbs, Duryla Gifford, sionary Lou Lambert, my spiri- we will resume evening ser- Seth Wilson; Bobby, Christy and He reserveth wrath for his en Loveless Reed (Aug. 28). vices, conduct business meeting Gary Pace, and Donny and Jay tual mother, who always makes and Carleigh Roberts; Ray, Kim enemies. The Lord is slow to Monday night, I worked and elect officers for the next and Noah Hearron, and Skylar Lawson’s wedding anniversary. sure I am well taken care of. anger, and great in power, and visitation for Mr. Ron Feeser Sr. Garner, DDS. We had a wonder- Susan Wishard visited her And, to Aunt Myrtle Burks will not at all acquit the wicked: Thursday, I worked visitation See COUNTRY Page 3B ful time celebrating an awesome aunt May Hobbs on Friday. who calls from Memphis, Tenn. man! Faithful Duwayne Pennington checking on me. She said she Shawn and I attended church visited Don Wiggam on Tues- got some switches for me if I at Wilmar Baptist Church Sun- day. don’t get somewhere and sit day. It was an awesome service! Cleora Crook and Faye down. Love you so dearly Aunt 15th ANNIVERSARY 15% OFF RETAIL PRICE* Celebration Bermuda, Tifway 419, Empire Zoysia & Centipede 3DOPHWWR6W$XJXVWLQH YOUR KUBOTA CONNECTION not included in sale. DEAN HENDERSON EQUIPMENT CO. 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All three landowner permission and a map ering, Keaton Howard and Bryan large). must be tagged with a temporary from Drew County Monticello residents’ names were of their proposed hunt area. King, all of Pine Bluff; and De- Alligator hunting isn’t for the possession tag and may be checked drawn for hunting gators in Zone Fletcher, Lassiter and Simon are Witt’s Bobby Webb were selected faint of heart. Hunters scan the sur- online. Additional hunt details will 3 (private land at-large). Arkansas’ joined by Drew County hunters to hunt in the same area as Downen face of the water with spotlights be provided at the mandatory hunt- BY HAROLD COGGINS er orientation classes. [email protected] 2017 alligator season is Sept. 15- Blake Downen of Tillar and Wil- and Lanehart. from a boat, pinpointing alligators 18 and Sept. 22-25, and hunting is mar’s Charles Lanehart, and 20 The majority of area hunters before easing up to them with a Others that will be hunting ga- only allowed at night. other Southeast Arkansas potential were listed in the same catergory harpoon or handheld snare. tors in The Natural State are: Three Monticellonians were • Zone 1 (private land at-large): All permit winners must attend alligator harvesters. Downen and as the three Monticello permit win- Permit winners are allowed up to among the 101 individuals who re- William Aitken, Texarkana; ceived permits for a chance at har- a hunter orientation class before Lanehart were both selected to hunt ners. Lauren Bryant of Hampton; three assistants during the hunt, but Josiah Allen, Lewisville; Floyd vesting an alligator this year. Last being issued their temporary tags. in Zone 3 (Lower Arkansas River Eudora’s Carol Doolittle; Virginia only the permit holder is allowed Bell, Conway; Landon Bryant, Wednesday afternoon, the Arkan- Mandatory orientation classes for Wetland Complex). Haynes and Jody Hibbard, both to snare, harpoon and dispatch the Texarkana; Floyd Clark, El Dora- sas Game and Fish Commission permit holders will be held Sat- DeWitt’s Allen Counce, Bobby of Star City; Pine Bluff’s William alligator. Arkansas alligator hunters do; Michael Clark, Jacksonville; fi nally announced those few from urday, Aug. 19 in Monticello and Gentry of Pine Bluff and Dumas’ Jones; Kelly Mitchell of DeWitt; must completely subdue the gator Carter Coates, Greenbrier; Mat- the thousands that applied. Hope, and the next weekend (Sat- James Hill received permits to hunt Robert ONeil and Mary Weather- before fi nishing it with a shotgun The permit draw was held up urday, Aug. 26) at the AGFC head- in Zone 1 (private land at-large), ly, both of Wilmot; Lake Village’s or shotgun shell-loaded bang stick See GATOR Page 4C UAM picked eighth Time again in GAC preseason for Crossett PRCA rodeo BY HAROLD COGGINS Following a 9-3 season that [email protected] resulted in an appearance in the BY TED HARBIN Agent Barry Live United Bowl, Pete Carr Pro Rodeo At this time of year, football Southern Arkansas University will coaches are fond of telling their enter 2017 as the GAC’s preseason CROSSETT—Rodeo week in teams two things: “Everybody’s favorite, followed by last season’s this southern Arkansas community 0-0” and “Preseason polls aren’t champion, Harding University. means many things for many peo- worth the paper they’re printed Each school received fi ve fi rst- ple. on.” place votes and Henderson State Hundreds of cowboys and cow- Oh, and “The games are played University, which came in third in girls venture in from all over the on the fi eld, not on paper.” the poll, got the other two. country for the competition, and The University of Arkansas at Led by the only 2016 unani- locals make plans and have family Monticello’s Hud Jackson has like- mous All-GAC selection, senior gatherings around the four perfor- ly used each of those coach-speak wide receiver Jalen Tolliver, UAM mances of the Crossett Riding Club phrases in his seven-year tenure at fi nished 4-7 a year ago—good Pofessional Rodeo Cowboys As- UAM. They’ll come in especially enough for eighth place in the fi nal sociation Rodeo, set for 8 p.m. to- handy after the Boll Weevils were GAC standings. The Weevils beat day through Saturday at Cap Gates selected eighth in the Great Ameri- Southwestern Oklahoma State Uni- Arena. can Conference coaches’ preseason versity, Oklahoma Baptist Univer- Harold Coggins/Advance-Monticellonian “We’re a very small communi- poll, released by the league offi ce sity, Ouachita Baptist University ALL TOGETHER NOW UAM head football coach Hud Jackson, somewhere in the middle of the mass of Boll Weevil ty, and this is probably the biggest Tuesday afternoon. hopefuls, gives his charges instruction on the fi rst day of fall practice Monday afternoon in the rain at the Weevils’ event for this community,” said See WEEVILS Page 2C practice fi eld behind Bankston Hall. More from fi rst day of practice, Page 3C. Marty O’Fallon, chairman of the volunteer committee that organiz- es the annual rodeo. “Everyone around here looks forward to it. Tolin named “This rodeo’s been going on for Arkansas enhances security with new bag policy 69 years, and the weekend we do it always marks to the town the end to seventh Special to the Advance of summer for our community. Ev- erybody looks forward to that week Hall of Fame FAYETTEVILLE—Since fans from all over because they have one big thing the state converge on Donald W. Reynolds Ra- left before they go back to school.” BY HAROLD COGGINS zorback Stadium to attend University of Arkan- It’s also a recognized thing in the [email protected] sas football games, the UA Athletic Department world of rodeo, and the hard-work- seeks to make their stay as pleasant as possible. ing staff at Pete Carr Pro Rodeo Numbers mean things In an effort to allow fans more convenience makes sure it happens. to many people. For in- and fl exibility while still enhancing stadium se- “They bring the best bucking stance, the phase, “third curity, Arkansas has implemented a clear-bag stock in the industry,” O’Fallon time’s a charm” is very policy home football games in 2017. In previ- said. “That helps draw the contes- popular. Depending on the ous seasons, bags were prohibited in Razorback tants. Our rodeo is on the biggest week of PRCA rodeo, and we still situation, the number 13 Stadium, with the exception of small purses and have the top names coming to can be lucky or unlucky, bags related to medical and childcare needs. Crossett. according to superstitions. The implementation of this measure is intend- “Over the past two or three years, Then there’s the num- ed to enhance public safety while minimizing ber 7. Seven is considered we’ve averaged between 10 and 15 time spent searching bags at gate security check- past world champions in our rodeo. lucky by many people. points, thus easing access into the stadium. Each There tion bags will be tagged once cleared through One large clear bag—either a one-gallon Zip- That means a lot to us because they ticketed fan is permitted to bring in only one security. loc style bag or the 12x6x12 clear bag—plus have three or for more large rodeos are sev- clear bag and/or a small clutch purse. Fans are en days Working personnel, including media, will a small clutch (the size of the palm of a hand) to enter and they still come here.” encouraged to arrive early, know which items continue to enter the stadium through designated that does not exceed 4.5x6.5. The small clutch That’s because the cowboys and of the are prohibited and avoid bringing a bag, if at all week, gates where they will be subject to screening and allows privacy for small personal items and is cowgirls want to be in Crossett in possible. seven bag inspections already in effect. easily searched. early August. Beginning with the upcoming football season, conti- Arkansas’ policy is consistent with a South- • What about diaper bags? Diapers and “They tell us that it’s because of Razorback fans will be able to bring otherwise nents eastern Conference Bag Policy that is in effect non-medically necessary items for babies and the professional stock that’s here permissible items into Donald W. Reynolds Ra- for football games at all league institutions. This young children must be carried in an approved and the hospitality they get from TOLIN and even seven zorback Stadium by using: week, Razorback football season ticket hold- clear bag. the committee,” he said. “We do brides • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and ers will receive a complimentary clear bag that • Must fans put everything they’re carrying the very best to accommodate our for seven brothers. In bib- do not exceed 12x6x12 inches or one-gallon meets the parameters of the policy with their into the permissible bags? contestants to try to make them feel lical terms, seven is the clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar); season ticket booklet. No. Fans are limited only to the type of bags welcome.” number for completeness and Here are some frequently asked questions carried into the stadium, not items that they may It has worked, just as the bag and perfection. • Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5x6.5 concerning security at the stadium: normally bring to a game that fi t in pockets or of silver dollars that is awarded to It just about doesn’t get inches (the size of the palm of a hand), with or • How does the new policy improve public clutch bags (e.g., keys, makeup, feminine prod- the top rides and top times in each any more complete and without a handle or strap. safety? ucts, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards). Fans event each performance has. It’s a perfect than the Universi- All clear bags and clutch purses will be The clear bag is easily searched and signifi - may carry a blanket over their arms, and binocu- tradition that’s been part of the ro- ty of Arkansas at Monti- screened prior to entry into the stadium. All bags cantly reduces faulty bag searches. It also sup- lars and/or camera around their necks or in their deo for 34 years. cello’s Doug Tolin, at least and purses not meeting the above requirements ports the Department of Homeland Security’s hands without the case. Fans may also use the This year’s festivities include on the basketball court. will not be permitted. Although permitted, child- “If You See Something, Say Something” cam- clear bag and clutch to carry these items and oth- a new local event. Groups from After retiring with more care items, including diapers, must also be car- paign. er permissible items. In all cases, carried items around the area will participate in than 400 wins as a colle- ried in an approved clear bag. • What can be done to help get into the stadi- are subject to search. calf dressing—one night will fea- giate head coach, Tolin Fans carrying required medical supplies or um more quickly? • May fans carry cameras, binoculars, smart ture local riding clubs, one will be joined son Kyle’s UAM devices into the stadium are not subject to the Arrive early, know which items are prohibited phones or tablets separately from what they put local banks and one will be mu- staff in time for the 2015- clear-bag policy, but will need to go through the and avoid bringing a bag, if at all possible. Also, in a clear bag? nicipal departments (fi re, police, 16 season. bag-check line at their entry gate for a thorough enter the stadium through the gate indicated on Yes. A phone, tablet, binoculars or cameras sheriff’s, etc.) from the area. The screening of the bag and the medical items. The the ticket. Gates open two hours prior to kickoff. may be carried independently into the stadium as three winners will advance to the See TOLIN Page 2C person requiring these supplies or devices must • How many bags may each person bring into championship on the fi nal night of accompany the bag at all times. Medical excep- the stadium? See POLICY Page 2C Crossett’s rodeo. Here’s what happens when a sports reporter has too much time on his hands Even though all three schools’ football and Boll Weevils. And, for those of you Undefeated and SurveyMonkey fi nd the mine (the) fi nal list.” vid Robinson (46), Joe Frazier (45), Barry practices are in full swing now, and regis- who don’t enjoy football (Is there such people that participated in the 50 Greatest Even employees of The Undefeated, Sanders (44), Reggie Jackson (43), Larry tration for both youth soccer and peewee a person in Arkansas?), all three schools Black Athletes poll currently on espn. a website (theundefeated.com), which Fitzgerald (42) and Ernie Banks (41). football is well underway, I realized will be cranking up their cross country com? proclaims to be “the premier platform for First impressions? The people that Monday for the fi rst time all summer—re- squads, Monticello and Drew Central both While I can’t argue with most of the exploring the intersections of race, sports voted on this list must have been San ally all year—there are no games, meets play tennis in the fall, the Billies, Weevils athletes listed, I have a feeling I had the and culture,” didn’t agree with some of Antonio Spurs’ and New York Yankees’ or matches to cover for and Cotton Blossoms play golf, and UAM same response as most sensible sports fans the rankings, according to espn.com. I fans, although none of the four athletes the next two weeks. plays volleyball. when they fi rst viewed the list—What? can think of several words that carry a connected with those teams would have When the seasons Plus, if you’re really lucky, you can The explanation alone should have stronger connotation than “didn’t agree.” been 1) this low on the list or 2) even on begin, they’ll fl ood us catch the occasional fall baseball or soft- sports fans shaking their heads: “In April, “Laughable,” “ridiculous” and “ludicrous” this list at all, had I been voting. To me, with things to do but ball game at UAM. Like I said, the sports 10,350 adults were asked to rank 200 come immediately to mind. the most laughable is Isiah Thomas at No. to all the local sports seasons are upon us. We’ll get a chance to athletes on 20 different surveys. Respon- Evidently, I’ve been behind the times 49. While I don’t deny he was an excellent fans chomping at the breathe about this time next year. dents were asked how great of an athlete because I just saw this on the Internet. I player, to include him among the Top 50 bit for things to watch, Given this bonus down time, my mind each person was/is using a scale of one to saw the entire list, which means it’s the Greatest Black Athletes is, and I’m going I say enjoy the next has had a chance to think on things other 10 stars. The athletes were ranked in order fi fth week for this in cyberspace. I can’t to be kind here, a stretch. HAROLD two weeks. If you have than local sports for a change. Trust me, based on their average scores to form a believe I hadn’t heard about it before I did. Number 40 through 31 are Roberto COGGINS to, go out to Drew all you fellow sports fanatics that follow top 50 list. The last line of the explanation I read Clemente (No. 40), Ray Robinson (39), COG’S CORNER Central or Monticello whatever can be kicked, hit, thrown, “From there, the top 60 athletes (includ- says, “The people have spoken, and the Arthur Ashe (38), Ken Griffey Jr. (37), high schools or the caught, rolled or otherwise used for some ing the fi rst 10 who didn’t make the cut results should spark some serious debate.” Bill Russell (36), George Foreman (35), University of Arkansas type of sporting event, no sports can be to 50) were used to create a fi nal ranking. Ya think? Herschel Walker (34), Florence Griffi th at Monticello, sit in the air-conditioned fun every now and then. Each athlete was ranked on four factors: I’ll let you decide for yourself (please Joyner (33), Carl Lewis (32) and Michael comfort of your vehicle, enjoy football With no games to cover, I’ve had time overall ranking, dominance, inspiration remember what explanation The Unde- Johnson (31). practice and dream of Friday night or to peruse the Internet and am astonished and impact on society. Average scores feated gave for the list in the fi rst place; First impressions? Those that voted Saturday afternoons. with what I found. I’m not sports expert, were calculated from each factor to create see above). Numbers 50 through 41 were must have realized that needed to branch Soon enough, you’ll be able to appre- never claimed to be and never will, but I a composite score. Athletes were ranked in Tim Duncan (No. 50), Isiah Thomas (49), ciate the efforts of the Billies, Pirates have a question: Under what rock did The order by their composite score to deter- Earl Campbell (48), Derek Jeter (47), Da- See CORNER Page 2C 2C | Wednesday, August 9, 2017 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 • National Association of Intercollegiate the NCAA Central Region Tournament. TOLIN Athletics Hall of Fame, and the He accumulated 741 career wins as a head • Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of coach, with NAIA national runner-up finish- SPORTS BRIEFS Continued from Page 1C Fame. es in 2002 and 2012, one final four finish He went to high school in Bartlesville and five elite eight finishes, as well as six MYSA fall soccer registration is here Now, the elder Tolin joins his seventh hall before returning home to coach at Sooner conference championships. Tolin is a four- of fame. Bartlesville, Okla. Athletic Hall of The Monticello Youth Soccer Association is in the middle of High. time conference Coach of the Year and the fall soccer registration for girls and boys ages 3-17 from 9 a.m. Fame will induct him on Nov. 11, complet- He eventually was hired as the head men’s 2010 NAIA Nationl Coach of the Year. to 3 p.m. at McCloy City Park on four upcoming Saturdays. A ing his coaching resume—for now. basketball coach at Oklahoma Baptist, lead- During his tenure in Shawnee, Okla., he player must be 3 and no older than 17 on Aug. 1. Cost is $50 Tolin is already in the: ing his squad to the NAIA Division I cham- recruited and coached three NAIA national per player and a sibling group of three or more living in the • Norman, Okla. High School Hall of pionship game three times, winning the players of the year, 13 NAIA All-America same household is $125. The remaining registration dates are Fame, championship in 2010. honorees and seven conference players of Saturday and Aug. 19, both at the large pavilion. Cost includes • Oklahoma Baptist University Athletic Tolin posted a 402-120 coaching record the year. the jersey, shorts, socks, medal and insurance. Registration Hall of Fame, during his 14 years at Oklahoma Baptist. Prior to taking over at Oklahoma Bap- forms may be mailed to MYSA at P.O. Box 1545, Monticel- • Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Associa- Overall, he has coached in 15 postseason tist, he won 335 games in 22 years as a lo 71657. The forms must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Aug. tion Hall of Fame, tournaments—14 straight NAIA champion- head coach at four different high schools in 18. Practices will start anytime after Aug. 21 and games will • East Central University Athletic Hall of ship tournaments while at Oklahoma Baptist Oklahoma, including leading Norman High begin on Sept. 9 with a Preseason Tournament for ages 8 and Fame, and this past season with the Boll Weevils in School to the 1999 state championship. above. The younger children will start on Sept. 11. For more information, contact either Stephanie Hill at 870-723-5375 or Armando Romero at 870-370-2831. WEEVILS UAM opens bidding for tailgate row naming The University of Arkansas at Monticello Department of Continued from Page 1C Athletics is inviting anyone interested to participate in an on- line auction to name the tailgate row area for home football and East Central University last fall games. The tailgate row area is located along the east side and had two other games decided of Weevil Pond, and is full of fans of football game days by seven points or less. each fall. The area is also home to the Weevil Walk, featur- Aside from the 6-foot-3, JEFFERSON RILEY SEARS TOLLIVER WATTS WILLIAMS ing the UAM student-athletes and coaches coming through 210-pound Tolliver, who led the of practice Monday. Among that for 3,249 yards and 21 touchdowns. Devlon Wortham, who fi nished as the crowd on game days heading to the stadium. The bidding league in receiving touchdowns runs through Friday. The highest bid will be updated regularly (14), receiving yards (1,090), re- group are 22 seniors. Jeremy Wilson tallied 10 rushing the GAC’s all-time leading rusher. Around the GAC, the Muleriders touchdowns as a freshman. On The Savage Storm must also re- on the bidding page (http://uamsports.com/sb_output.aspx?- ceptions (69), receptions per game form=17), where interested parties can also place bids. The (6.3) and receiving yards per game bring back 12 All-GAC performers. defense, the Reddies feature Sam place Raheem Wilson, a fi rst-team Quarterback Barrett Renner, run- Johnson, who ranked second in the All-America defensive back. The winning bidder will be granted naming rights of the tailgate (99.1) a year ago, UAM has plenty row area for one-year, subject to approval from the university. ning back Michael Nunnery and conference with 6.0 sacks and Cam- Wonder Boys fi nished with a 6-5 of other weapons returning. Junior For more information or to place a bid by phone, contact Asso- tight end Tanner Hudson all earned eron Sonnier, whose 15.0 TFL also record to post consecutive winning quarterback Cole Sears (6-3, 220) ciate Athletic Director Brian Ramsey at 870-460-1574. and Monticello’s own Imani Riley All-GAC second-team honors. Ren- placed second in the league. seasons for the fi rst time since three (5-9, 200), a junior running back, ner registered his second consecu- Those three teams were the straight from 2004-06. UAPB receives historic grant from NCAA are both back to more than comple- tive 3,000-yard season and threw only squads to earn more than 100 Southwestern Oklahoma re- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is celebrating a feat ment Tolliver. for 27 touchdowns. Nunnery rushed points in the poll—and just four turns Karltrell Henderson, who has never before accomplished by its athletics program—the winning Sears threw for 2,972 yards and for 1,110 yards and 12 touchdowns points separated the three. SAU rushed for 28 touchdowns in his of a major grant from the National Collegiate Athletics Association had 24 passing touchdowns while while Hudson caught 48 passes for ended up with 110, Harding with fi rst two seasons with the Bulldogs, that will vastly improve the level of academic support that it will be Riley rushed for 611 yards and 763 yards and scored nine times. He 107 and Henderson with 106. including 17 last year. Northwest- able to extend to its student-athletes. The grant, known as the Accel- fi ve rushing touchdowns. Beyond also ranked third in the GAC with a The rest of the poll was Ouachi- ern Oklahoma’s Horatio Smith erating Academic Success Program, is a comprehensive, multi-year those three, Jackson’s cupboard is 41.9 average as punter. ta, fourth with 90 points; South- hauled in nine touchdown recep- award dispersed over a period of three years. UAPB is one of just anything but bare with the likes of With Jonathan Weisheit and eastern Oklahoma State University, tions and totaled a GAC-leading three schools nationally which had its application for the grant ap- senior wide receiver Trevon Smith Karonce Higgins joining Hudson, fi fth with 82; and Arkansas Tech 1,495 all-purpose yards. Oklahoma proved and one of just two athletics programs that were awarded the (6-2, 195), who had almost 500 SAU returns its top three receiv- University, sixth with 80. The re- Baptist brings back Isaiah Mallory, maximum amount of $900,000. Southern University, like UAPB a yards receiving in the latter part of ers. The Mulerider defense features mainder of the teams were marked- a fi rst-team All-GAC running back member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, was awarded a the season, and sophomore running fi rst-team All-GAC tackle Travis ly below that point total. who gained 1,083 yards and scored $900,000 AASP grant. Morgan State University, a member of the back Deountario Brown (5-9, 180), William and second-team lineback- Southwestern Oklahoma was nine touchdowns. Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, was awarded $887,700. Lonza who was UAM’s second leading ers Corey Jenkins, Malik Preston seventh with 60 points, followed by Once again, all GAC games will Hardy Jr., UAPB’s director of athletics said the initiatives of UA- rusher, also back. and Stacy Lawrence. UAM with 44. Northwestern Okla- be against conference foes. UAM PB’s AASP grant application—the brainchild of Student-Athlete The defense boasts several re- Harding, which rolled through homa State University fi nished opens the 2017 season at home Academic Services Director Kimberly Evans—include four initia- turning starters, as well. The Wee- the conference with an 11-0 record a ninth with 40 points, and East Cen- Southwestern Oklahoma at 6 p.m. tives which should aid the athletics program as it works to make vils’ leading tackler from last fall, year ago, became the fi rst GAC pro- tral (10th, 38), Oklahoma Baptist Saturday, Sept. 2 at Willis “Con- sure that UAPB student-athletes continue to pace their non-athlete senior linebacker Ja’lon Watts (5-9, gram to advance to the quarterfi nals (11th, 24) and Southern Nazarene voy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. counterparts in academic achievement. The initiatives include: In- 190), sophomore defensive back of the NCAA Division II playoffs. (12th, 11) rounded out the group. The league season opens on stallation of a Student-Athlete Academic Center at the J. Thomas Christian Jefferson (6-0, 180) and The Bisons’ 13-1 fi nish was the Ouachita features GAC Fresh- Thursday, Aug. 31 with a quartet of May Field House, hiring of additional academic counselors and tu- senior linebacker Wesley Williams most wins ever by a collegiate man of the Year Allie Freeman, games, headlined by Harding host- tors and the purchase of computer hardware and software; funding (5-10, 220) are all back to leads team in Arkansas. They return 11 who amassed 1,416 all-purpose ing Henderson State and SAU vis- to increase the number of student-athletes who will be able to attend UAM’s stop troops in 2017. starters, including eight on offense. yards—third amongst all Division iting Arkansas Tech. The opening the Lions’ summer bridge program; a degree completion and schol- Watts recorded 66 tackles and They must replace GAC Player of II freshmen. Ouachita also returns night also features Northwestern arship program that will assist students who will need additional 11.5 tackles for loss last year, Jef- the Year Park Parish and Defensive the running back tandem of Kris Oklahoma traveling to Ouachita time to earn their degrees after their playing eligibility has expired; ferson fi nished with 59 tackles and Player of the Year Trevon Biglow. Oliver and Shun’cee Thomas, who and Southeastern Oklahoma facing and professional development that will provide funds for members one interception, and Williams had The Bisons also have new leader- combined for 1,372 yards and 16 Southern Nazarene. of the academic support staff to take advantage of opportunities that 55 tackles and one interception. ship as Paul Simmons replaces the rushing touchdowns. On Sept. 2, the other game be- would help them to better assist student-athletes. Schools eligible Jackson had 52 returning letter- retired Ronnie Huckeba. Southeastern Oklahoma went sides UAM-Southwestern will be to apply for the AASP comprehensive multi-year grant program are men, six offensive starters and sev- Henderson State brings back their 7-4 but must replace Ronnie Green, East Central taking on Oklahoma non-Football Bowl Subdivision Division I schools in the bottom 10 en defensive starters among the 118 two quarterbacks, Andrew Black who in 2016 set the league’s sin- Baptist as part of the ESPN3/Divi- percent of resources as determined by per capita institutional expen- players he greeted on the fi rst day and Evan Lassiter, who combined gle-season rushing record, and sion II Football Showcase. ditures, athletics department funding and Pell Grant aid. In addition to the three universities which have been awarded the multi-year grants, six other universities have been awarded single-year grants. to bring any bags, but the policy has been cre- • Can fans bring a non-clear bag if it fi ts inside Combined with the multi-year grants, a total of $3.1 million is being POLICY ated to balance fan needs with improved public the approved clear bag? dispersed to the nine schools by the NCAA. For UAPB, the AASP safety and convenience. No. The only permitted non-clear bags are grant comes just four months after the athletics program received a Continued from Page 1C • What about bringing blankets in cold weath- small clutches no bigger than 4.5x6.5. Clutches, $315,000 grant from the NCAA which is being used to assist with er? purses and wallets larger than that are prohibit- academic support, promotions and athletics training services. This long as it is not in its own bag. Fans may also Fans will be able to bring blankets by carry- ed. Fans may transfer the contents of a non-ap- year alone, the athletics program at UAPB has generated more than place those items within their clear bag, as long as ing them over a shoulder or arm or within an proved bag that is larger than 4.5x6.5 into an $1.2 million to better serve its student-athletes. they are not contained in an additional container. approved clear bag. However, blankets must be approved clear bag to bring into the stadium, but Lawson joins elite company • If certain items need to be brought into the removed from the clear bag for security inspec- they may not place the entire non-permissible stadium for medical reasons won’t fi t in the clear tion. bag itself into a clear bag. Six-time NCAA champion Jarrion Lawson joined two Univer- bag, what do fans do? • What happens if fans show up at the gate • Have any of the prohibited Items changed as sity of Arkansas track and fi eld legends, Mike Conley (1983) and Erick Walder (1997), in the history books on Saturday evening in Fans needing to carry a bag for required med- with a bag that is not permitted? well, along with this new bag policy? London, becoming the third Razorback to ever medal in the long ical supplies or devices will need to go through Fans carrying bags that do not comply with Yes, the Prohibited Items list is reviewed an- the bag-check line at their entry gate for a thor- jump at the International Association of Athletics Federations the Clear Bag Policy will be asked to return their nually and updated to remain current with the World Championships. Lawson fi nished in second place in front of ough screening of the bags and the medical bags to their vehicle and transfer their belong- changing trends in fan safety and security. For items. The person requiring these supplies or de- a sellout crowd. His best mark of the day (8.44 meters/27 feet, 8.25 ings to an approved clear bag before entering the a complete list of permissible and prohibited inches) was a mere four centimeters behind South African world vices must accompany the bag at all times. Med- stadium. items, visit the Arkansas Razorback Football ical exception bags will be tagged once cleared champion Luvo Manyonga. A chronological order of Arkansas’ oth- • May fans leave a bag or unwanted items Fan Guide at ArkansasRazorbacks.com. er podium fi nishers at the World Championships is: 1983—Conley through security. outside the stadium rather than returning them • Will this policy affect the ability of fans to (long jump; bronze); 1987—Conley (triple jump; silver) and Rod- • Are all purses prohibited? to vehicles? tailgate, and are there limitations on tailgating die Haley (4x400 relay; gold); 1991—Conley (triple jump; bronze); No. Small clutch purses, with or without a No, the University of Arkansas is not respon- items? 1993—Conley (triple jump; gold); 1997—Walder (long jump; sil- handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5x6.5 (the sible for any item left outside the stadium gates No. The Clear Bag Policy does not pertain to ver); 2005—Wallace Spearmon Jr. (200 meters; silver); 2007—Ty- size of the palm of a hand), are permitted along upon entry. For security reasons, fans should ex- tailgating areas. For complete information on son Gay (100, 200 and 4x100 relay; all gold) and Spearmon (200; with either the 12x6x12 clear tote bag or the pect that items left outside the stadium will be tailgating, visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com Game bronze and 4x100 relay; gold); and 2009—Gay (100; silver) and one-gallon freezer bag. Fans are encouraged not removed and discarded. Day Information Page. Spearmon (200; bronze). Lawson was arguably the most consistent jumper in the fi eld with fi ve out of six attempts in the mid 27-foot range. The world silver medalist will close out his season in Europe Chamberlain (26), Bo Jackson Walter Payton (12) and Magic great—but top 10? Over some of later this month at the Muller Grand Prix in Birmingham, England CORNER (25), Sugar Ray Leonard (24), Joe Johnson (11). these other great athletes? And (Aug. 20) and at the fi nal Diamond League meeting in Zurich, Swit- Louis (23), Pele (22) and Wilma First impressions? It looks like how, if you remembered the cri- Continued from Page 1C zerland (Aug. 23). Rudolph (21). you had to be famous for commer- teria about the impact on society, First impressions? I can’t cials (Smith, O’Neal, Erving, etc.) could you not choose Robinson out by choosing Flo Jo, Lewis and Johnson. While I can’t argue argue with any of the 10 but I to make it into the top 20. There as the greatest black athlete of all with including any of the three on can certainly see the fl aws in the are several in this list, as there has time? Or Ali? Or Owens? Yes, the list, they sure would occupy numbering. To hold both Brown, been in previous lists, that I would Jordan maybe the most dominant DRIVERS different positions had I voted. 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It varies, of course, in dry, hard stools which can be diffi cult to and separation that will one day affect us WMA,” Carner said. “The free permit just more opportunity to have questions based on many factors. Water is lost by eliminate. all. Dogs teach us to live while we can, required an email address, so we could answered and clear up anything that a per- perspiration, respiration (breathing) and • Tears: A lack of tears or eyes that feel romp in the sun and the rain, and love let hunters who frequented some WMAs son might be confused about. But the new elimination. Men average around 58-60 dry can signal insuffi cient water. without qualifi cation. And they make us know if roads were closed or if deer option is defi nitely more convenient.” percent water, women a bit more and • Thirst: Though not as reliable an indi- laugh and cause our heart to soar when we season on the area had been shut down Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1986 babies average 75-78 percent. cator, extreme thirst and a swollen tongue most need their friendship. because of fl ooding. We also were able and of legal age to operate a motorboat or Water fl ushes toxins from the body, are signals of dehydration. The only cure for a lost dog is a pup. to survey hunters on many proposed sailboat, must have successfully complet- but also carries away minerals essential Soldiers carry about two quarts of water It’s not a betrayal of our love for our dog, regulations.” ed an approved boating education course for life. When these levels fall too low, on their packs, sometimes more. Water it’s just the natural progression; turning One example of the Commission using and carry proof while operating a motor- we get sick and can die. Sports drinks are weighs about eight pounds per gallon, so another chapter in our lives. We can cry this contact information in the regula- boat or sailboat on Arkansas waters. loaded with minerals balanced for athletes around a pound per pint. Consider that some, and thank God that our lives have tions-setting process was the reintroduc- To operate a motorboat powered by an engaged in strenuous activity, helping they carry what’s essential to their safety been blessed to include the love of a really tion of the spinning-wing decoy ban on engine of 10 horsepower or more, a person maintain balance. They should not be and performance and you’ll realize the im- good dog. Get a pup, though, and we’ll WMAs. Biologists surveyed duck hunters must be 12 or older, or be under the direct consumed otherwise, as they can cause an portance of carrying, and drinking enough soon be telling him about his forerunner, using Sweet 16 Permit information to fi nd supervision of a person at least 18. To op- excess. water; especially when spending time in and what we expect. In time, something out how many hunters were actually using erate a personal watercraft, a person must Our bodies are like a car; keep the the summer heat. wonderful happens. He will become our the decoys and how they felt about the be 16 or older, be 12 to 15 years old and radiator full and it will dog, and all will be well again; at least for proposed change. under the direct supervision of someone continue to function. The loss of a dog a precious, short time. “We want to use every means possible at least 18. People younger than 12 may Let the water get low, One of my good friends lost his dog Free permit needed to reach out to hunters and anglers on an only operate a personal watercraft while and you’re asking for last week. It was a big, black Labrador area,” Carner said. “And these new per- under the direct supervision of someone at problems. It’s especial- Retriever with lots of sense and oodles of for WMAs mits give us the ability to do that without least 21. ly true in hot, humid drive. It has been my pleasure to watch The Arkansas Game and Fish Com- the burden on hunters to fi ll out daily pass- Visit www.agfc.com/boatered for more weather. How can you this dog work a few times and he was mission wants to get to know you better, es and other methods of data collection.” information about Boater Education in know when your body always a marvel to behold. especially if you enjoy one of the many (AGFC Press Services) Arkansas. (AGFC Press Services) CHARLES is dehydrated and low Men tease and joke how little blue- wildlife management areas around the Online test available Sugarloaf Lake set on water? Watch for haired ladies dote on their lap dogs, but BRIDWELL state. People who hunt, trap, fi sh or boat these 10 warning signs: I’ve seen grown men cry in the fi eld when on WMAs are now required to obtain a for boating education for fall drawdown ARKANSAS • Dark urine: The a dog was lost. One of my best dogs, a free General Use WMA Permit through Boaters looking for a Boating Education The Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- OUTDOORS kidneys sense dehy- yellow Lab named Jake, got run over on the Commission’s license system. The course near them now have the option to sion will lower the water level of Sugar- dration, and attempt to Easter morning more than 20 years ago. I permit may be obtained online at https:// take the complete course and test online, loaf Lake following the Labor Day Hol- store water instead of buried him in a shady spot, thanked God ar-web.s3licensing.com, at any license from the comfort of their own home. iday (Sept. 5). The drawdown will lower fl ushing the system. Toxins are concentrat- for allowing me to have such a dog and vendor or by calling 800-364-4263. It can The Arkansas Game and Fish Commis- the lake’s water level by three to fi ve feet ed and become more visible. Dark, yellow bawled like a baby. be added as a code to your existing license sion has offered an online course option and should last until mid-winter. urine is an early, foolproof indicator of Losing a dog is losing a friend. Dogs or obtained on its own. for many years, but participants were Drawdowns are important tools for fi sh- dehydration. Immediate water intake is give us unconditional love and don’t care According to Brad Carner, chief of required to print a certifi cate at home and ery management because they congregate required. much how we treat them. They love us wildlife management for the AGFC, the go to a testing site near them to complete baitfi sh away from dense shoreline cover, • Dizziness: If you become suddenly anyway. But they’re much more than the purpose of the license is to be able to fi nd their test. Thanks to recent legislation, so sport fi sh may feed upon them. This dizzy, especially upon standing, it’s a sign recipient of our affection. A good dog is out exactly how many people are using the the requirement of a proctored, in-person increases the growth rates of sport fi sh your body may be low on water. company and companionship, a family public lands the AGFC manages and what exam has been lifted to make it easier for such as bass and crappie. • Cramps: When muscles run low on pet, guardian of the home and children, outdoors pursuits they enjoy while on the people to get on Arkansas’ waters and stay Drawdowns also allow landowners essentials like potassium or sodium, the and the automatic dropped-food disposal areas. safe while doing so. to complete AGFC-approved land-use result is painful cramping. Sports drinks unit. They are a constant source of joy, “Historically we have done vehicle “If you pass the test, you will receive projects around the lake. Landowners help avoid this condition. entertainment and a large dose of humor. counts at popular WMAs, but this permit a temporary voucher to print until your with lots adjacent to AGFC property are • Fatigue/confusion: Muscles and the For the hunter, a dog is much more. will allow us to get much more accurate permanent card arrives in the mail,” said reminded that you must have an approved brain cannot function properly when low He’s a fi ne-tuned wildlife locator and data on WMA usage,” Carner said. Alex Hinson, AGFC Boating Education permit application (available in the AGFC on water, and the blood is less capable of retrieval unit, and more of a hunting The permit is an expansion of the Sweet coordinator. “The online option is admin- Land Use Policy at https://www.agfc. carrying oxygen to cells. partner than a tool. He’s companionship in 16 Permits introduced in 2012. The permit istered by Kalkomey, who handles boating com/en/enforcement/land-use-policy) • Skin: Doctors routinely do a “pinch the blind, boat and truck, and warmth on portion of the program was intended to and hunter education for many states, and before beginning construction of any new test” on patients. Normally hydrated skin a really cold day. Some will keep watch gather more information about hunter is customized to fi t Arkansas’s boating structures on AGFC property. During the regains its shape quickly. Dehydrated skin behind the hunter, letting him know when use and satisfaction on some of the more laws.” drawdown, no vehicles or heavy machin- takes longer. birds are coming. popular wildlife management areas in While convenient, the online option ery are allowed on the lake bottom. • Heart rate: A pounding, racing heart- We can’t replace lost dogs. Good ones the state. Other portions of that program does cost a small fee. Kalkomey collects In the future, drawdowns will be con- beat indicates your body is struggling to seldom live 10 years—and the best seem to included modifi cations to antler-point $24.50 for the online course. ducted at Sugar Loaf Lake on a fi ve-year deliver essentials to the cells. die young. We honor them in our memo- restrictions, increased data collection to The AGFC still offers, and recom- rotation, with the next drawdown sched- • Overheating: Like the thermostat ries, conversations and photos while we get monitor herd health and habitat usage in mends, free in-person classes for boater uled for 2022. in your car, your system will overheat busy living. There have been some great deer and disease monitoring. education. Classes last a six hours, which If you have questions or wish to obtain without suffi cient water. A temperature dogs in my life, and I’ve often wondered “One of the greatest benefi ts we saw can be completed in two nights or a full a printed copy of the AGFC Land Use Pol- greater than 103 degrees Fahrenheit is life why God gave them such short lives. from the permits was the ability reach day, depending on the course scheduled. icy, please call the Russellville Regional threatening. Perhaps it is to teach us the value of life, out and ask our hunters and anglers about “I personally feel that people get a lot Offi ce at 877-967-7577 and ask to speak • Constipation: As the body tries to store friendship and joy; and to ease us gently proposed regulations and information more out of the in-person classes, especial- with Frank Leone. (AGFC Press Services) phia; Marvin Weido, Magnolia; GATOR Ryan Whitlow, Foreman; Randi Young, Texarkana; and Demar- Waterfowlers can never have enough gear at their disposal Continued from Page 1C ius Zacarias, Van Buren. • Zone 3 (private land at- BY WADE BOURNE freelance hunter to the “X” and get your hands free for handling a boat and sturdy—great for taking a load thew Davis, Conway; Paul De- large): Christopher Beller, Ducks Unlimited him back to the truck when the hunt and decoys or toting gear to the off when hunting in marshes and loney, Texarkana; Ryan Dewey, Batesville; Rodney Chastain, It never hurts to be prepared is over. Some prefer the Bushnell blind in the pre-dawn darkness. fi elds. Cabot; Tony Dinger, De Queen; Jonesboro; Brian Corcoran, when duck hunting. Following is BackTrack, a simple three-way- • Cell phone. Most hunters car- In short, when it comes to gear, Mark Fielding, Horatio; Mi- Bella Vista; Richard Craw- a somewhat random list of gear point device that’s the size of a ry them—for good reason. A cell hunters should carry what they chael Foster, Hope; ford, Paragould; Kyle Elkins, hunters should always keep handy hockey puck. phone can be a lifeline in medical think they’ll need—and then take Michael Hale, Mineral Fayetteville; Richard Gore, while waterfowling. Obviously, • Multi-tool. Knife, screwdriver, emergencies, and can help you out along extras. Shells, calls, batter- Springs; Ashley Hale, Nash- Little Rock; Michael Hill, punch, fi le, and pliers all in one— of a jam if a boat motor quits or a ies, hand warmers, snacks, decoy ville; Justin Harman, Texarka- different items will be applicable Little Rock; Brooks Joseph, in different hunting situations. But these practical gadgets allow you truck gets stuck. Carry the phone string, toilet paper, fi rst-aid kit, etc. na; Charles Hines, Texarkana; Conway; to carry the equivalent of a small in a resealable plastic bag to keep Keep a “possibles bag” stocked Daniel Hollinger, Conway; any of them could help save the day Andrew Ligon, Stuttgart; on the next duck hunting trip. toolbox on your hip or in your blind moisture out. with such extras, too. It’s amazing Jeremy Jeane, Texarkana; Paul Lovell, Mountainburg; bag. • Marsh seat. These portable how many times that bag will be Aaron Lawrence, Texarkana; • Camo netting. I keep a large Michael McFadden, Lonoke; section rolled up and stuffed in a • Life jackets. Each hunter in a seats are compact, lightweight, used for replacements each season. Samuel Leamons, Arkadel- Patrick McGarity, Sheridan; boat is required to have his or her phia; Charles Mattox, El Do- tote bag for hiding hunters, dogs, Christopher Morgan, Stutt- boats, ATVs, etc. I prefer mili- own Coast Guard–approved per- rado; Taylor Moody, Hope; gart; Andrew Norwood, Lit- MONTICELLO BARN SALES Phillip Neill, Magnolia; Bri- tary-issue camo strips stapled onto sonal fl otation device, and each tle Rock; Hunter Thomasson, hunter should be required to wear an Ratliff, Conway; Martin heavy string netting. This type of SECURITY DEPOSIT WAIVED ON ALL 12 WIDE BUILDINGS Fayetteville; Burtis Walker, camoufl age can be purchased at it when the boat is under way. Life Siems, Scott; and Marlin Ter- Paragould; and Paul Williams, FREE DELIVERY ry, Ashdown. most military surplus stores. jackets save lives. Rogers. • GPS. This device can lead a • Headlamp. 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ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017• PAGE 7C davit is described as follows: SE¼ at a point which is 27 distributee’s attorney is R. NOTICE A parcel of land in the North yards East of the Northwest Victor Harper, 717 S. Lincoln, Half of the North Half of corner thereof, and running Star City, Arkansas 71667, The following vehicle(s) will the Northeast Quarter of the thence South parallel with the 870-628-4118. be sold, dismantled or de- Legals Southeast Quarter (N½ N½ West boundary line of said This notice fi rst published on stroyed in fi fteen (15) days un- NE¼ SE¼) of Section 25, NW¼ SE¼ a distance of 160 this 9th day of August, 2017. less claimed at Rod’s Towing Township 13 South, Range 8 yards to the center of a neigh- /s/ R. Victor Harper and Recovery, 1010 Hwy 425 West, bounded by a line com- borhood road therefound; R. VICTOR HARPER South, Monticello, AR 71655, IN THE /S/ R. VICTOR HARPER mencing at a 2” brass cap mon- thence Southwesterly along the ATTORNEY FOR THE 870-367-1700. R. VICTOR HARPER ument at the Northeast corner center of said road a distance ESTATE 2002 Ford Escort White CIRCUIT ATTORNEY FOR THE of said N½ N½ NE¼ SE¼; of 150 yards; thence North 717 S. LINCOLN VIN# 3FAFP13P42R209061 ESTATE thence run South 89° 50’ 22” parallel with the West bound- STAR CITY, AR 71667 1996 Ford Explorer Sport COURT OF 717 S. LINCOLN West along the North bound- ary of said NW¼ SE¼ a dis- Red VIN# 1FMCU22X- DREW COUNTY, STAR CITY, AR 71667 ary of said Northeast Quarter tance of 70 yards; thence East 92751 8/9-8/16/17 1TUD76397 of Southeast Quarter (NE¼ a distance of 70 yards; thence mmm 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix ARKANSAS #92750 8/9-8/16 SE¼), a distance of 438.97 North to the North boundary of Silver VIN# 1G2W- mmm feet; thence run South paral- said NE¼ SW¼; thence East J5EK1VF305549 PROBATE lel with the East boundary of along the North boundary line 2002 Hyundai Sonota Sil- IN THE said NE¼ SE¼ a distance of of said NE¼ SW¼ and of said NOTICE ver VIN# KMHWF- DIVISION 165.40 feet to the POINT OF NW¼ SE¼ to the POINT OF 25S22A603734 CIRCUIT BEGINNING FOR THE PAR- BEGINNING; hereby convey- OF #92748 8/9-8/16/17 CEL OF LAND HEREBY ing 4⅓ acres of land, more or SALE mmm DIVISION 3RD COURT OF DESCRIBED; thence contin- less, together with all rights ue running South a distance acquired under a certain unre- On Friday August 25 at 9:00 IN THE MATTER OF THE DREW COUNTY, of 165.30 feet to the South corded Contract and Easement a.m., University Self Storage NOTICE ESTATE OF CHARLES DA- ARKANSAS boundary of said N½ N½ NE¼ executed on or about October will offer at Public Sale for The following vehicle(s) will VIS HICKAM, deceased SE¼; thence run South 89° 51’ 4, 1958, wherein C.E. Piper cash the contents of the fol- be sold, dismantled or de- No. 22PR 2017-72-3 03” West along last-mentioned and Mrs. Eva Piper and Her- lowing unit for the collection stroyed in fi fteen (15) days un- PROBATE boundary a distance of 878.76 man Watts and Lottie Watts are of storage charges to wit: less claimed at Rod’s Towing NOTICE DIVISION feet to the Southwest corner the parties thereto, said con- Location: 103 Bowser Rd. and Recovery, 1010 Hwy 425 of said N½ N½ NE¼ SE¼; tract being relative to use of Monticello, AR 71655 South, Monticello, AR 71655, thence run North 00° 08’ 43” water well. Unit #55 Heather Collins 870-367-1700. East along the West boundary All person having claims LAST KNOWN ADDRESS DIVISION 3RD (10x20) 2004 Honda Civic of said N½ N½ NE¼ SE¼ a against the estate must exhibit Sale will be held in front of OF DECENDENT: IN THE MATTER OF THE White V I N # distance of 165.22 feet; thence them, properly verifi ed, to the unit on the premises at the des- 419 Greenhill Road ESTATE OF ELLA MERLE 1HGEM22944L032120 run North 89° 50’ 43” East a distributee or his or her attor- ignated time. Wilmar, AR 71675 RODGERS HICKAM, de- #92684 7/26-8/16 distance of 878.34 feet back to ney within three (3) months *Attention: Renter has until ceased mmm the POINT OF BEGINNING, from the date of the fi rst pub- 24 hours before the sale to pay DATE OF DEATH: October No. PR-2017-73-3 containing 3.333 acres of land, lication of this notice, or they 30, 2015 bill in full and claim belong- more or less, all as shown on shall be forever barred and pre- ings or continue to rent. 870- survey prepared by Bob Sum- cluded from any benefi t of the 723-7759 SEALED BID SALE On the 3 day of August, 2017, NOTICE ers, professional Land Survey- estate. an Affi davit for Collection of 92749 8/9-8/16/17 Timberland in or, on November 10, 2004; The name, mailing address mmm Small Estate by Distributees SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to and telephone number of the Drew County, AR was fi led with respect to the LAST KNOWN ADDRESS any and all validly existing Estate of Charles David Hick- OF DECEDENT: roads, rights of way and ease- Two tracts totalling 91.09 acres am, with the clerk of the Pro- 419 Greenhill Road ments; and FURTHER SUB- comprised of pine and hardwood bate Division of Circuit Court Wilmar, AR 71675 JECT TO any outstanding MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT timberlands. Can be bid on as a of Drew County, Arkansas, un- mineral rights and interests whole or as individual tracts. Tract der Arkansas Code Ann. §28- DATE OF DEATH: May 23, including all rights of ingress DESTROYING 1 offers the potential for a resi- 41-101. 2017 and egress incidental or related SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS The legal description of the dential development or a singular thereto. residential estate and has frontage real property listed in the affi - On the 3rd day of August, AND The Monticello School District has along Highway 172. Deer and tur- davit is as follows: 2017, an Affi davit for Collec- A parcel of land in the North- South Half of the North Half tion of Small Estate by Distrib- announced that it will soon be destroying key hunting opportunities. Sealed east Quarter of the Southwest bids due by Thur. Aug. 31, 2017 of the Northeast Quarter of the utee was fi led with respect to Quarter (NE¼ SW¼) and in special education records for the by 3pm. Call with questions or to Southeast Quarter (S1/2 N1/2 the Estate of Ella Merle Rod- the Northwest Quarter of the NE1/4 SE1/4) of Section 25, gers Hickam, with the clerk Southeast Quarter (NW¼ 2011-2012 school years. Parents may obtain schedule a property tour. Township 13 South, Range 8 of the Probate Division of the SE¼) of Section 23, Town- West, containing 10 acres of Brandon Stafford Circuit Court of Drew Coun- ship 13 South, Range 8 West, copies of their children’s records by calling Lile Real Estate land, more or less. ty, Arkansas, under Arkansas bounded by a line described as Erica Burnett or Nancy Early at All person having claims Code Ann. §28-41-101. follows: 501.374.3411 (o) against the estate must exhibit The legal description of the Beginning on the North 870-367-4000 by August 24, 2017. 501.416.9748 (m) them, properly verifi ed, to the real property listed in the affi - boundary line of said NW¼ distribute or his or her attorney within three (3) months from Week of 08-7-17 the date of the fi rst publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded NOTICE OF RECORDS STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS from any benefi t of the estate. The name, mailing address DESTRUCTION Call Eva or Neil at 1-800-569-8762 to place your ad here! and telephone number of the Discovery Children’s Center will be destroying distributee’s attorney is R. Vic- HELP WANTED - FOR SALE TRAINING/EDUCATION tor Harper, 717 S Lincoln, Star Special Education records of students whose special TRUCK DRIVERS City, Arkansas 71667, 870- education services ended more than five years ago. If you Panther Creek BECOME A DRIVER IN 628-4118. would like to request records, you will need to do so in Carports LESS THAN 30 DAYS This notice fi rst published this writing and send to Discovery Children’s Center, P.O. 9th day of August, 2017. Rated for 90 mph winds DRIVER TRAINEES Box 359, Monticello, AR 71657. ALL RECORDS will be & 20 lbs snow loads Needed NOW! destroyed on August 15, 2017. Classes Start Every Monday! TEAMS – NEED ASAP! Lodging Provided! Southeast Arkansas Education Harrison, LR & Memphis. Tuition Financing Available. • TOP PAY - 55cpm PINE BLUFF TRUCK Service Cooperative Factory Direct • HOME 2 days per week 10’x20’x7’ DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. Destruction of Records • 4 weeks of vacation $598 The RIGHT TRAINING The SE AR Education Cooperative, Early childhood/Special Education after 10 years BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND for Today’s Trucking Industry. Throughthrough Sept.August 30th 15th | •Free Free Deliverydelivery retains student records for up to six years. Records beyond six years • Signing Bonus Day One! Call 1-501-835-7222 CALL TODAY! 1-800-954-4981 will be destroyed ON October 27, 2017. Anyone wanting their child’s CLASS A CDL TEAMS, DRIVE OD Funk Manufacturing Inc. www.pbtds.net records should contact Michele Sadler, Early Childhood Coordinator, SE FOR FedEx GROUND Sherwood, AR | Since 1976 Contractor! Great benefi ts! lic. by ASBPCE AR Education Cooperative, 1022 Scogin Drive; Monticello, AR 71655 at GOVERNMENT BACKED (870) 367-4816 BEFORE September 25, 2017. Must have 1 yr. of exp. and able MOBILE/ HOME IMPROVEMENT MANUFACTURED to get doubles endorsement. LOAN PROGRAM HOMES U.S. GOVERNMENT 870-754-5100 VERY CLEAN 3 BED 2 BATH UNITED STATES DriveGTI.net UP TO $25,000 AVAIL FOR Singlewide for sale! Call 501- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency in Lincoln 653-3202. County (Star City), Arkansas is interested in leasing approximately 3,722 METAL ROOFS DEPARTMENT MISCELLANEOUS Have a title to your Car, usable square feet of space. The rentable space shall yield a minimum SIDING ∙ WINDOWS Boat, or Mobile home? Get RI$16,%20$XVDEOHVTXDUHIHHWRI¿UVWFODVVDQGKLJKTXDOLW\ DIGITAL HEARING a new home with any trade-in! RI¿FHVSDFH/HDVHWHUPUHTXLUHPHQWLVIRU\HDUVDQGEHIXOO\VHU- AIDS - Now offering NO APPRAISALS ∙ NO MONEY DOWN Call 501-653-3205. YLFHG2I¿FHVSDFHORFDWHGZLWKLQWKHÀRRGSODLQFDQQRWEHFRQVLGHUHG The area to be considered for the Lincoln County USDA Farm Service a 45-Day Risk ALL CREDIT ACCEPTED ADOPTION $JHQF\VKDOOEHHQFORVHGZLWKLQ6WDU&LW\OLPLWV2IIHUHGVSDFHPXVW Free Offer! FREE PAYMENTS FROM $89/ MO ADOPTION: Loving, educated, PHHW*RYHUQPHQWUHTXLUHPHQWVIRU¿UHVDIHW\DFFHVVLELOLW\VHLVPLFDQG BATTERIES for Life! hopeful mom dreams of adopt- sustainability standards per the terms of the Lease. ing 1st baby. Expenses paid. Su- Call to start your 866-668-8681 zanne, 1-844-449-6992. The expression of interest must be received by the USDA contact no free trial! ODWHUWKDQ SPRQ6HSWHPEHUDQGPXVWLQFOXGHVLWHDGGUHVV 855-502-3676 AUCTION Send expression of interest to: 0V*LQJHU5LGHU6RXWKWK6WUHHW6XLWH2SHOLND$/ The All-New Inogen LIVE “on-site” All Around Arkansas OF RUJLQJHUULGHU#DOXVGDJRYRU H[W One G4 - OXYGEN - and Personal AGRICULTURE mmm Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks Propertypy [VYLÄ ll. No deliveries. 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