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IN BRIEF Man accused of t Dierks woMAN AccuseD choking mother with Former Miss fly swatter handle Arkansas to headline TERRICA HENDRIX oF MurDeriNg HusbAND Editor Paraloma Homecoming NASHVILLE – A local man is in jail TERRICA HENDRIX that Robert Wilbanks, 55, had ing examined by the State Medical on a battery charge for allegedly chok- Editor been struck by a 1998 GMC pick-up Examiner and Bonnie Wilbanks has ing his 62-year-old mother with a fly Paraloma truck operated by his wife Bonnie been incarcerated at the Sevier swatter handle. Homecoming LOCKESBURG – A Dierks man is Wilbanks, 47. County Jail where she is charged Chief Deputy Bryan McJunkins Association will dead after allegedly being run over Bonnie Wilbanks stated that with second degree murder. said 41-year-old Charles Jewell, of celebrate their by his wife. Robert Wilbanks had stopped the Prosecutor Bryan L. Chesshir Nashville, was arrested Friday evening 53rd Homecom- The Sevier County Sheriff’s de- vehicle and ordered her out of said Bonnie Wilbanks will be ar- after his mother, Mary Floyd said he ing starting the partment received information on weekend of Aug. the vehicle at which time she slid raigned Thursday in Sevier County choked her. July 29 relating to a pedestrian be- 10 -13. Special under the steering wheel in an Circuit Court. Deputy Joey Davis was first dis- ing struck by a motor vehicle along guest speaker attempt to leave and struck Rob- The investigation is continuing patched to the home of Kenneth and State Highway 24 near Lockesburg. on Sat., Aug. 11 ert Wilbanks, who was later pro- by Special Agents of the Arkansas Mary Floyd regarding a disagreement State Police responded to the at 2 p.m. will be nounced dead at an area hospital. State Police Criminal Investigation with Jewell around 5:30 that evening. scene and on arrival determined Alyse Eady, Miss Robert Wilbanks’ body is be- Division. Two hours later, Davis was dispatched Arkansas 2010. to the home again in reference to a The event will take place battery. Mary Floyd told Davis that in Paraloma at her son “was intoxicated and upset Scotts Memorial about not being able to ride a 4-wheel- United Methodist It’s almost here! er and an argument” escalated. Church. “Jewell allegedly grabbed a fly One of Ar- swatter and bent it around Mary kansas’ most Floyd’s neck and “started choking popular and her,” McJunkins said. Kenneth Floyd recognizable “hit and punched Charles [Jewell] and young personali- they began fighting.” Davis found a fly ties, former Miss Arkansas Alyse See MAN / Page 3 Eady, joined “To- day’s THV This Morning” as an anchor full-time in August 2011. Alyse passed on her crown Double your to the new Miss Arkansas in July 2011. As Miss donation with Arkansas, she traveled the state as a community a ‘Community service ambas- sador. She is an Challenge’ honors graduate of Ouachita Bap- NASHVILLE - The Howard Memorial tist University, Hospital Foundation was established majored in com- in 1992 as a non-profit organization to munications, was on the National raise money for the benefit of Howard Dean’s list and Memorial Hospital and the patients studied overseas. it serves. It has been suggested that We are inviting the foundation is the most essential all youth to join element in the long-term integrity of a Delon Hall, the building. A solid foundation helps the moderator, and building to withstand drastic climate Eady at the Youth and temperature changes over time. Rap Session. Likewise, the HMH Foundation, the Other home- essential support structure of How- coming events ard Memorial Hospital, provides the will include: Aug. 10 from hospital the foundation for a healthy 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - future. “Give Me that Old Debra and Dick Wright are issuing a Time Religion” challenge to the community to benefit Talent Night the Howard Memorial Hospital Foun- Sat., Aug. dation. Over the next six months, for 11- 9 a.m. - 5 every $1,000 donation the Foundation p.m. - Break- receives from individuals or organiza- fast, Mardi Gras tions, the Wrights will match the do- Parade, games, nation up to a total of $25,000. So you lunch, youth rap session, See DONATION / Page 3 history of cook- ing/preserving Workshop (free samples), mental health workshop, CECIL ANDERSON | Nashville News and medical Trey Hughes takes a quick drink Friday from the “water boy” at the Junior Scrapper Countdown Rural water workshop (free High Football camp held at Nashville High School. Three digit temperatures blood pressure and the rigors of practice have made unlimited water breaks a necessity, checks). and the coaches are keeping a close eye on players as the school gears ends fiscal year Sun., Aug. 12 up for football season. The junior high team will open their season Aug. 30 with a home game against Hot Springs, while senior Scrapper football 32 - 9 a.m. - Sunday will get underway Aug. 31 with a trip to Hope. To see more scenes from with $4K loss school, 11 a.m. days until Nashville’s - candle light me- area teams’ practices, see page 6 of today’s News. morial service, season kicks off with CHARLES GOODIN 12 p.m. - Lunch, Managing Editor 2 p.m. Afternoon a trip to Hope. Services- Rev. NASHVILLE - The rural water asso- Chester Jones, ciation lost a little over $4,000 in the Retired District last fiscal year, NRWA President Mark Superintendent Dowdy told board members Thursday of United Meth- during their regular meeting. odist Church “That’s a lot better than I thought,” Mon., Aug. Dowdy said as he introduced a bal- 13 – 9 a.m. until ance sheet prepared by Juanita Smith 3 p.m. - Family Not guilty storytelling Bookkeeping showing a total loss of The event $4,448.52. is open to the Jury delivers verdict 20 minutes into Fulton man’s theft trial Board member Sam Ragar agreed public. For with Dowdy’s assessment, calling the more informa- loss “pretty good considering some TERRICA HENDRIX tion contact: Hempstead County on Oct. 24, 2011. Judge Charles A. of the expenses that are on here,” Editor Morris Johnson Yeargan presided over the case. including health insurance premiums -816-308-1685 Howard County Circuit Court cases for July 25 be- and nearly $250,000 in interest on the NASHVILLE – A Howard County jury found a Fulton or Phyllis Rogers fore Judge Tom Cooper: water association’s debt. man not guilty of theft. 501-951-5918 Guillermo Garcia, 23, of Nashville, entered a not Dowdy said the district experi- or email: Phyl- The jury rendered a not guilty verdict in 20 minutes guilty plea (via interpreter Mara Simmons) to two enced an average of 19 percent water [email protected]. in the case against Daniel Starkey, 28. According to separate counts of possession of a controlled sub- loss over the course of the year and Parade: Michelle an affidavit prepared by Investigator David Shelton, stance (methamphetamine and marijuana). Garcia was mentioned that as an area he’d like to Burgess, activity James Wilson Jr. reported the theft of cattle from his ordered to return on Aug. 29 for pretrial and on Sept. coordinator- 757- improve on in his first full year as the farm (incorporated under the name W.E.S. Farms) in See TRIAL / Page 5 344-7991. organization’s president. See NRWA / Page 3 Page 2 MONDAY July 30, 2012 Opinions The Nashville News | Online at http://www.nashvillenews.org | Call: 1-888-845-6397
Wildire danger extremely high his week 1,200 residents near the town of Ola were evacu- Tated from their homes as wild- fires threatened their safety. Our Forestry Commission firefighters and volunteer departments in Yell county have been working expedi- tiously in this heat to contain the blaze. Unfortunately, Yell county is not their only concern. Every county in our state is now classified as high Nate wildfire danger area. The Forestry Com- Steel mission reports there State Rep. were 324 fires in the month of June this year. The average for June is typically around 65. In 2012 alone, over 21 thousand acres have been damaged. The good news is over 1,200 structures have been saved. Although we continue to work on making sure the Forestry Commission has the needed manpower, we need your help in giving them a break. We have 195 firefighters working on the line for the Forestry Commission. But with over Anslow’s story illustrates beneit of hard work 300 fires in one month, it doesn’t take long to figure out these men and women are exhaust- Another woman in Arkan- District, U.S. Army Corps of benefit from the inspiration ed. sas has broken a barrier, Engineers, where she cur- and know that their own am- Prevention is key. More than four out of this time by being named Mike rently serves as Chief of the bitions can be set ever higher. every five wildfires in the U.S. are caused by the first female general of- Planning and Environmental Anslow’s education, which people. Man-made causes such as arson or ficer in the Arkansas Army Beebe Division. Rising to such a posi- focused on science, was large- carelessness by individuals are the biggest National Guard. Patricia An- Governor tion requires having the prop- ly responsible for her success. contributors. slow received this distinction er skills and education, which For many of our children, this Such carelessness includes smoking in through her recent promotion Anslow has accumulated at an will be the case in their lives, forested areas or improperly extinguishing to the rank of Brigadier Gen- Engineer Brigade during the impressive rate. She currently as well. We know that by 2020, campfires. eral and Assistant Adjutant Persian Gulf War. After four holds two Bachelor’s degrees three-fourths of the jobs cre- The best advice is to not smoke. But if you General. At just 45 years of years in the Army, she joined - one in Geography and one ated in Arkansas will be in the age, she has dedicated most in Biology - and two Master’s fields of science, technology, do, use the ashtray in your car and never the Arkansas National Guard, of her life to military service, where she has served for the degrees - earning them in both engineering and math. throw cigarette butts out of the window. to our State and to our nation, past 19 years. Water Resource Planning and It is vitally important to our Also, we want to remind Arkansans that and she has broken other bar- During her military career, Strategic Studies. economy and to our State’s stan- Arkansas law prohibits burning of household riers along the way. Anslow has held a variety of Many women in our State dard of living that we educate garbage. Burning trash in the open produces Anslow graduated from the construction positions, as and nation have achieved our young people in these areas. pollutants that fill the air, water, and land. But U.S. Military Academy at West well as facility and combat great accomplishments in Not every effort in school will another danger is the fire itself, which can Point, N.Y., in 1989. Women engineer command and staff their careers, from sports to lead to an Arkansan being the often get out of control and cause damage to made up only 15 percent of designations. She also served politics and from business ex- first to smash a barrier, but it will nearby areas. West Point’s student body as a commander in Iraq. In her ecutives to military brass. But make Arkansas the best it can be. In these conditions, any spark can cause a when she graduated, and that new role as assistant adjutant it takes particular fortitude, It is stories like General ratio has changed little in the stamina, and uncommon fo- Anslow’s that illustrate how fire. Be mindful that sparks from lawn mowers general, she is in charge of two decades since. overseeing the state’s military cus to reach the pinnacle of hard work and perseverance and equipment can be extremely dangerous She then began her service facilities and training centers. disciplines traditionally domi- can create leaders and set right now. It is also recommended to park in the active-duty Army, de- Since 1994, Anslow has nated by men. When it does examples of which all of us your cars in areas where grass or other veg- ployed with the 20th Airborne worked for the Little Rock occur, young women and girls can be proud. etation does not come in contact with your exhaust system. Arkansans are known for helping one anoth- er in times of need. We have seen volunteers working around the clock to help protect oth- ers during this wildfire season. We are confi- Milton Friedman’s centenary dent Arkansans will do everything they can in the next few months to prevent more fires in If Milton Friedman were No one converted Milton and the economy still does the future. alive today — and there was Friedman, either in economics Thomas not recover, Keynesians can never a time when he was or in his views on social policy. always say that it would have more needed — he would be His own research, analysis and Sowell worked if only the government one hundred years old. He experience converted him. Creators had spent more. The Nashville News was born on July 31, 1912. But As a professor, he did not Although Milton Friedman Professor Friedman's death attempt to convert students Syndicate became someone regarded USPS 371-540 P.O. Box 297 at age 94 deprived the nation to his political views. I made as a conservative icon, he 418 N. Main St. Nashville, AR 71852 of one of those rare thinkers no secret of the fact that I government could make care- considered himself a liberal in Telephone (870) 845-2010 who had both genius and was a Marxist when I was a ful trade-offs between inflation the original sense of the word Fax (870) 845-5091 common sense. student in Professor Fried- and unemployment, and thus — someone who believes in Toll Free 1-888-845-NEWS Most people would not be man's course, but he made no "fine tune" the economy. the liberty of the individual, Established 1878. Published since Sept. 1, 1979 able to understand the com- effort to change my views. He Milton Friedman chal- free of government intrusions. by Graves Publishing Company, Inc. plex economic analysis that once said that anybody who lenged this view with both Far from trying to conserve Lawrence Graves, President won him a Nobel Prize, but was easily converted was not facts and analysis. He showed things as they are, he wrote Subscription rates: people with no knowledge of worth converting. that the relationship between a book titled "Tyranny of the $30.00 per year in Howard, Pike, Sevier, Little River economics had no trouble un- I was still a Marxist after inflation and unemployment Status Quo." and Hempstead counties; derstanding his popular books taking Professor Friedman's held only in the short run, Milton Friedman proposed $50.00 elsewhere in continental United States like "Free to Choose" or the TV class. Working as an econo- when the inflation was unex- radical changes in policies Periodicals Postage Paid at Nashville, Arkansas series of the same name. mist in the government con- pected. But, after everyone and institution ranging from In being able to express verted me. got used to inflation, unem- the public schools to the Fed- Any erroneous statement published in the newspaper will be himself at both the highest What Milton Friedman is ployment could be just as high eral Reserve. It is liberals who gladly and promptly corrected after management is notified. The News is a twice weekly publication. level of his profession and best known for as an econo- with high inflation as it had want to conserve and expand Postmaster, send Change of address to: also at a level that the aver- mist was his opposition to been with low inflation. the welfare state. age person could readily Keynesian economics, which When both unemployment As a student of Professor P.o. Box 297 understand, Milton Friedman had largely swept the econom- and inflation rose at the same Friedman back in 1960, I was Nashville, ar 71852 was like the economist whose ics profession on both sides of time in the 1970s — "stagfla- struck by two things — his Louis ‘Swampy’ Graves, theories and persona were the Atlantic, with the notable tion," as it was called — the tough grading standards and Editor and Editor Emeritus, 1950-2001 most different from his own exception of the University of idea of the government "fine the fact that he had a black Mike Graves, CEO/Publisher NatioNal — John Maynard Keynes. Chicago, where Friedman was tuning" the economy faded secretary. This was years be- Donna Harwell, Comptroller/Office Mgr. Newspaper Like many, if not most, both trained as a student and away. There are still some die- fore affirmative action. People Terrica Hendrix, Editor associatioN people who became promi- later taught. hard Keynesians today who on the left exhibit blacks as Charles Goodin, Managing Editor nent as opponents of the left, In the heyday of Keynesian keep insisting that the govern- mascots. But I never heard Dewayne Holloway, Sports Editor Professor Friedman began on economics, many economists ment's "stimulus" spending Milton Friedman say that he Deanna Jarrett, Obit Editor the left. Decades later, looking believed that inflationary would have worked, if only it had a black secretary, though Tamzen Jarrett Cox, Circulation-Advertising back at a statement of his own government policies could was bigger and lasted longer. she was with him for decades. from his early years, he said: reduce unemployment, and This is one of those heads- Both his grading standards "The most striking feature of early empirical data seemed I-win-and-tails-you-lose argu- and his refusal to try to be The News is the oldest active business in Howard County -- Founded in 1878. this statement is how thor- to support that view. ments. Even if the government politically correct increased Find us on the Internet at: www.nashvillenews.org oughly Keynesian it is." The inference was that the spends itself into bankruptcy my respect for him. NASHVILLE NEWS • Monday, July 30, 2012 • Page 3 eArly fIleS From the pages of the 134-year-old Nashville News Rebecca Thomas, 60, beloved wife/mother, July 27 compiled by cecil Harris Rebecca Thomas, 60, of Nashville, died Rory of Killeen, Texas; two brothers, Bobby Friday, July 27, 2012. She was born Sept. McBride of Prescott, and Tommy McBride 7, 1951, at Prescott, the daughter of the of Nashville; one sister, Mary McBride 110 Years Ago cranesarebelievedbythepeopletobeasignof late Ennis and Eva Latham McBride. of Nashville; six grandchildren; ive July 25, 1902 theinnocenceofLatheHembree,whowashanged She was a member of Midway great-grandchildren; and a host of atCenterPointlastFriday.Twoofthefowlswere Baptist Church. friends. LATHE HEMBREE STORY seenstandingonHembree’sgraveandanother Mrs. Thomas was preceded in Memorial services were held BY CECIL HARRIS circlingaroundintheairoverthegrave.Twoof death by her parents, and one son, Sunday, July 29, at Latimer Funeral CENTERPOINT-Thisisthestoryaboutone thecraneswereshotandkilledbysomepersons Jeffery Thomas. Home Chapel, under the direction of of three hangings that occurred in Center Point who were not as superstitious as some of the whiletheseatofgovernmentswasthere,located people. Some of the people expect something She is survived by her husband, Latimer Funeral Home, Nashville. in the Old Court House where the hangings took unusual to happen in connection with the affair”. Boyd Thomas of Nashville; two daughters, You may send an online sympathy place. This was the last of the three and drew more Thisstoryisfromacollectionoftaperecorded Stephanie Wakeield and husband Eric of message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com. attention than the others because of the three conversations with Center Point residents who Nashville, and Tonya Garcia and husband whitecranesthatlewoverthecourthouseand lived through a history.This conversation was litonthegallowsandlewontothecemeteryand withAlbertVaughnin1974,then80-years-oldand litonthegrave.Thisinformationwasgathered asonofaslave. Wade Chandler from the micro film of the Nashville News, the “Albert,doyourememberanyofthehangings Howard County Journal that was printed in 1974 around here?” Wade Chandler, 75, of and the Howard County Heritage Book that was “Yessum,Iremembertwomen.Theyhungthat Nashville, died Thursday printed in 1988. fellowLatheHembreehereinCenterPoint.What DONATION July 26, 2012. He was Our thanks to the people who interviewed didtheyhanghimfor?Theyhunghimfornothing. From Page 1 born Aug. 4, 1936 near thelocalresidentswholivedthroughalotofthe Theyclaimedhekilledaman.Youseehewasjust Horatio. historythatmadethisstorypossible.Thiswriter outofthiscounty,northofHowardCounty.There willbeabletodoubleyourdonationbyparticipating He is survived by his hashadthestorytoldtohimmanytimesfrom wasamankilledupthereandtheyputitonhim. inthischallenge.Themoneybeingusedisfromafam- wife, Lajuan Chandler of relativesandolderpeoplethatlivedbackduring They had a trial but they couldn’t convict him ilymember’sestateandaplaquewouldbedisplayed thosetimes.Enjoythestorythathappened110 onevidencetheyhadandmovedthetrialdown Nashville; six children, at Howard Memorial Hospital in honor of Barbara and Rick Chandler of Cedar yearsago,July25,1902,atCenterPoint. herewiththesameevidencetheyhadupthere HowardDavisforthisdonationtotheFoundation. Protesting his innocence to the last and declar- andsaid,“Let’shanghim.”Icanrememberitwell. Hill, Texas, Sheila Pinson, A plaque will also be displayed in the front lobby ingthathisconvictionwastheresultofprejudice, Atthattimewelivedrightbehindthegraveyard. Russ Chandler and Sherry jealousyandperjuredtestimony,LatheHembree That man told them, “I didn’t kill the man. I did recognizing all the donors who participated in this challenge. Allen, all of Nashville, washangedatCentrePointFri.,July25,forthe notkillhim.Ihadnothingtodowithit,”butthey Shelly Matheny of murderofW.M.Willis,whichcrimewascommitted continuedwiththeevidencetheyhad.Hewas At the end of the Challenge, if the goal is met, a inPolkCountyinFebruary,1899. supposedtohang.Paletusboysgodownthere specialdinnerbyinvitationonlywouldbegivento Bryant, and Ron Chandler The drop fell at 11:05, and 22 minutes later that morning just to see. At the old courthouse, honor the donors who participated. of Texarkana; a brother, HembreewaspronounceddeadbydoctorsW.H. theyhadascaffoldixedwithalittleplatformanda TheChallengehasalreadyseenatotalof$6,000 Clint Chandler of SimpsonandO.W.Clark,ofNashville,hisneck ropetiedarounditupthere.Theyallowedtheman withdonationpledgesfromMr.&Mrs.JBDavis;Dr.& Bryant; a sister, Edna wasbroken.ThenoosewasadjustedbySheriff tocomeoutonthecourthousegalleryandmake Mrs.JohnHearnsberger;Mr.&Mrs.GaryDanFutrell; Mae Morris of Pearcy; 11 Johnson,ofPolkCounty,andSheriffC.C.Custer, a talk to all the people. His wife and children were Mr.&Mrs.RayBlakely;Mr.&Mrs.DonnyWoods;Re- grandchildren; and four of Howard, sprung the trap. crying.Hetoldthem,“Igottohangforthis.They great-grandchildren. Duringthetryingordeal,Hembree’sdemeanor aregoingtakemylifeforthis,butIdidnotdoit. spiratoryTherapyDepartment.Thismeansthatthe wascalmandhisnerveremainedgoodtotheend. Youarehanginganinnocentman.Ididnotdoit. Foundationhasreceivedatotalof$12,000. Funeral services were EarlyFridaymorningSheriffCusterreceiveda Had nothing to do with it. Know nothing about it.” TheHowardMemorialHospitalFoundationBoard held Sunday, July 29, at messagestatingthatGov.Davisdeclinedtointer- Whenhegotthroughtalking,theywalkedhim hasvotedtoincurtheexpenseofathree(3)physi- Old Center Church near fere with the hanging, although the condemned up on the little gallows, tied that rope around cian Medical Office Building on the HMH Campus. Horatio, with Bro. Sam man had hoped to the last that his sentence would hisneck,putablackcaponhimandlethimsay These funds could be used to help with this project Hendrix and Jim Pinson be commuted. afewmorewords.Theyhadhisfeettiedright oranotherfundofyourchoosing. oficiating. A short time before the execution, Hembree close together and his hands tied behind his Formoreinformation,pleasecontactFredaDavis, was taken to the upper porch of the court house backandtheropearoundhisneck.Theylethim Burial was in Old FoundationDirectorat870-845-8001. where he was allowed to make a talk to the crowd sayhislastwordsand,then,thesheriff,hewas Center Cemetery, under present - a number of whom were women. Hem- Charlie Custer, pulled that little black cap down the direction of Nashville breestatedthatnodoubtthereweremanypres- on his face and threw a stick of wood under there Funeral Home. ent who expected to hear him make a confession and knocked the trigger. That little porch he was You may send an online ofguilt,butthattheywouldbedisappointed.He standingon…everythingdroppedundertheman sympathy message at and he dropped to the end of the rope it just broke declaredthathisconvictionwastheresultof www.nashvillefh.com. prejudice,jealousyandperjuredtestimony,and hisneck.Theylethimhangthereawhileandthen MAN claimedthatJudgeFeazelrefusedtoallowtesti- theycuthimdown.Theyhadhisgravedugover monyfavorabletohimintroduced.Hedeclared inthecornerofthecemeteryrightneartowhere From Page 1 that he had made his peace with God, and said theroadcomesouttoUncleWilleHurst’shouse. swatter handle bent in a ‘U’ shape and she had red thatthespectatorsmightthinkwhattheypleased EverydayIwouldwalkdownthatroadtotakePa marks on her neck, he said. New about his guilt or innocence. hisdinner.Theyburiedhimofffromeverybody Circuit Judge Tom Cooper issued a $25,000 bond for He declared that he had been jabbed and else. In just a few minutes after that hanging was Jewell and he is being held on second degree domestic railroaded to the gallows, and thanked God that over,sixorsevenwhitecraneslewinthereand Shiloh he would soon be where he could no longer be lit on the gallows. batteryofahouseholdorfamilymember. “jabbed.” Thentheylewoffit,throughthecenterwell, “This is a hard thing and a bad task,” Hembree out from the back of the court house, right across hosting said, but he stated that he was able to stand it townandlitonthesheriff’shouse.Theysatthere andfelteasyaboutthefuture,declaringthatGod for a while and then flew straight across to the hadforgivenhimforallpastsins.Whenaskedby graveyard.Itwasfencedwithawirefence.They SheriffCusterifhehadanythingfurthertosay, litonthefenceandthenwentaroundthegrave vacation Hembree replied: justlikeaquailyouscareoffthenest,andlut- NRWA “That is all, I could talk more, but there is no teredsidewaystiltheycleanedasyoucouldtake From Page 1 use.” The doomed man then started to descend abroomandcleantheloor.Wecouldlookacross “It’s still too high,” he said. Bible from the upper story,when he turned to the thegraveyardandseethemonthefence.Iwalked In total, the statement showed gross profits of crowdandaskedtobeallowedtosayonemore uptothecranesascloseasfrommetoyouand $1,148,578.22 while posting operating expenses of word, which was an admonition to all present to theydidn’tmove.Justgoaroundthegravemak- school abstain in future from the drinking of intoxicating ing curious noises. A good number of people are $1,132,436.55. liquor,declaringthatthatvicewasresponsiblefor superstitious.Theysaythemcranesrepresent In other business during the meeting, board mem- New Shiloh Baptist the deplorable plight. This was the nearest that something.Ain’tnobodyseenacranenowhere. bers: Churchwillhostavacation Hembree came to making a confession. Andtheycomeandlitontheman’sgallowsand •votedunanimouslytopainttheinteriorandexte- Bible school Aug. 1-3 and After Hembree had finished his talk, a newspa- on the sheriff’s house and then flew around and rior of the Chapel Hill storage tank at a cost of $40,000; the theme will be “Daniel’s perrepresentativesaid“Youhavenotyetstated litonthatgrave.Theystayedaroundthatgrave, •votedunanimouslytocontributeanadditional adventuresinBabylon.”VBS whetheryouareguiltyorinnocent.”TothisHem- paddled it out clean as I don’t know what. Then $800amonthtotheassociation’sdebtreservefund; willbefrom6-8p.m.nightly. theydisappeared.Nobodyknewwhichwaythey breereplied:“YouhavejustheardwhatIsaid;the •votedunanimouslytoacceptasetofproposed Formoreinformationcall went.Well,inaboutamonth,Papacamehome matterisbetweenmeandGod,andyoumayform bylawsthatwillgoverntheassociation’stransition yourownconclusion.” from work and we were sitting around the table (870)388-9504,or(870)845- Hembree was then taken back to the jail, where fixing to eat supper. All at once, we heard one of intoaruralwaterauthority. 9293. he dressed for the execution, after which he was theawfullestscreamsandhollering.Inthosedays takentothescaffoldandhanged.WhileHembree andtimesifyouheardaracket,everybodyran waspreparingfortheexecutionhewasvisitedby to see what had happened. Pa jumped down out hislawyer,Mr.S.A.Downs,whocomplimented of the kitchen and ran across to the place where him for his brave demeanor and expressed his theracketwas.Whenhegotoutthere,acrowd sympathyforthecondemnedman. ofpeoplewasalreadygathered,andtheywasall Hembree mounted the scaffold without a surprised because the racket was coming from Celebrating the timber tremor and taking his place upon the trap, stood Charlie Custer’s house. They found out he had steadilyandawaitedthepreparationsforhis come in and sat down to eat supper and just went death. After taking his position upon the trap overthetabledead.Hedidn’tliveamonthafter Hembree was asked whether he wished to bid thehanging.Andthe12menonthejury,noneof anyonefarewellandherepliedthathewished themlivedoutthatyear.Andthat’safact.” industry for 40 years to shake hands with his attorney.Mr.Downs Hecontinued,“Sevenyearsafterthat,up stepped forward and shook hands with Hembree, therewherethismanlived,hegotsickandtells after which the noose was adjusted and the trap hiswife,“Iwantyoutocallmyneighborsin.I’m sprung. Death seemed to be painless when the going to die and I know it, but I got something on Annual Pine Tree Festival kicks trap fell. Hembree was pronounced dead. mymindIwantthepeopletoknowabout.Iwant Hembree got to spend some time with his little totellthembeforeIdie.Iwanttotellhowitwas! girls before execution. He became filled with a So she went and got all the people and he said, of Aug. 3 in Dierks religiousfervorandshouted:“Hallelujah!God “TheyhungLatheHembreeforkillingthatman. bless the name of Jesus.” He then admonished Hetoldthemallthewaythroughhedidnotdo thelittlegirlstosolivethattheywouldmeethim it. He didn’t do it. I killed him. I killed the man. I The 40th annual Pine Therewillalsobeven- cherycompetition,sawdust inHeaven,tellingthemthatthetimewouldnot killed him to rob him. Go down that road there Tree Festival will offer a dors, inflatables and a ma- scramble, Guess the weight belonguntiltheywouldbereunited. andwhenyoucometothatlittleoldbranch,turn varietyofactivitiesforarea gician and balloonist on of a loaded log truck and TheremainderofthetimewasspentbyHem- thebridgeupandbackonthegroundthereyou’ll residents Aug. 3-4 as the Di- hand. variouschildren’sevents. breeingivinghischildrenpartinginjunctions find the ax I killed him with. I was looking at it the erks Chamber of Commerce Saturdaywillkickoffat Therewillalsobeven- andmessagesforhismotherandotherrelatives. otherday.Sotheywentdownthereandraised celebrates the importance 7:30 a.m. with a 5K run, fol- dorsonhandalldaySatur- Whenaskedbythesheriffwhatdispositionto the plank up, and there the ax was, and old pole that the timber industry lowedbytheantiquecar day.Therewillalsobefree makeofhisbody,Hembreegavedirectionthatit ax.HowcomethesuspicionsthatLatheHembree should be buried at Center Point. didit?Well,inCenterPoint,weusedtositaround hasplayedintheareaover show at 8 a.m. inflatables, a magician, a Severalyearslater,anothermanonhisdeath the Court House porch, both black and white, and theyears. The Junior Hill Memorial balloonist and gunsling- bed, confessed to the killing for which Hembree laughandtalkandhaveabigtime.Now,thisman Festivities will kick off Horseshoe Tournament will ers offering entertainment washanged.Thereisadiscrepancyastheconfes- that was killed had a mill off from this little town. Fridaynight,Aug.3atthe begin at 10 a.m. throughouttheday. sor claimed the murder was committed with an ax, EverySaturday,heputhismoneyinamealsack DierksCityParkwithevents Everyone’sattentionwill There will also be a kid- andthecourtclaimedthatthevictimwasshot. and rode his horse through town and on down for the little ones at 6 p.m. movetoMainStreetforthe dietrainavailableallweek- THREEWHITECRANESONHembree’sgrave heretopayoffhishands.Theywereallsitting The talent show will be- parade at 12 p.m. and will end at a cost of $1 per ride. havearousedsuperstitionofCenterPointpeople. with them there. All that he said was, “He doing gin at 7 p.m. There will be returntothecityparkfor The entertainment will Thesuperstitiousbelievetheyareasignofthe adangerousthing.It’sawondersomebodydon’t a $1 admission fee for the the arm wrestling competi- begin at 7 p.m. with the murder’s innocence.(Headlines from The Nash- waylaythatman.TheverynextSaturdaythatman villeNews,July30,1902). sawhimcomingandkilledhim.Andtheyhanged talent show. tion at 2 p.m. winners from the winners of “There is considerable excitement among the LatheHembreeforit.Thishanging,thebigire, There will be a chance Othereventstobeginat the talent contest, followed coloredpopulationofCenterPointandvicinity,all andmovingtheCourtHousetoNashville,that’s to win $500 if the winner is or around 2 p.m. include: byinternationalrecording causedbythreewhitecranes.Theactionsofthe what killed Center Point.” present and $250 if not. chainsaw competition, ar- artistChuckWicks. 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HowArD couNTY DisTricT courT TRIAL From Page 1 11 for trial. Garcia has an Immigration and Customs COMPILED BY Mineral Springs, commit- 13. expired vehicle tags. Enforcement hold. CHARLES GOODIN ted to jail for nonpayment Jalen T. Wilson, 18, Lockes- Grant Hardin, 20, Nash- Kyrell Sockwell, 20, of Nashville, entered a not guilty of fines. burg, forfeited $25 for no seat ville, fined $75 + cost for plea to breaking or entering and theft of property and Paulino G. Amalio, 44, Adrian D. Wooten, 37, Min- belt. failure to appear. was ordered to return on Nov. 28 for pretrial and on Nashville, forfeited $245 for eral Springs, fined $300 + cost Heather J. Woodall, 28, Thomas I. Jackson, 32, Dec. 4 for trial. no driver’s license. for cruelty to animals. Dierks, fined $100 + cost + Mineral Springs, fined $50 Kevin Dewayne Almond, 53, of Nashville, entered a Carie A. Argo, 45, Mineral Corey Young, 31, Mineral restitution for a violation of + cost for no proof of insur- not guilty plea to two counts of second degree sexual Springs, fined $300 + cost for Springs, ordered to pay by the Arkansas Hot Check Law. ance. assault and possession of firearms by certain persons. cruelty to animals. 7-26-13. Heather J. Woodall, 28, Lisa A. Moore, 46, New He was ordered to return on Nov. 14 for pretrial and Donnie L. Bearden, Jr., 27, Dierks, fined $100 + cost + Boston, Texas, fined $105 + on Nov. 27 for trial. Mineral Springs, committed City of Nashville restitution for a violation of cost for speeding (52/35). Jose Betancourt, 34, of Nashville, entered a not to jail for nonpayment of Armando Diaz, 25, Nash- the Arkansas Hot Check Law. David Shaffer, 34, Nash- guilty plea to first degree forgery and was ordered to fines. ville, fined $150 + cost for Heather J. Woodall, 28, ville, fined $750 + cost for return on Nov. 28 for pretrial and on Dec. 4 for trial. Donnie L. Bearden, Jr., public intoxication. Dierks, fined $100 + cost + driving while intoxicated. Betancourt has an ICE hold. 27, Mineral Springs, fined Armando Diaz, 25, Nash- restitution for a violation of Draylon Stewart, 25, Min- Michael Sampson, 51, of Ozan, entered a guilty plea $100 + cost for drinking on a ville, fined $75 + cost for the Arkansas Hot Check Law. eral Springs, fined $100 + to possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) highway. failure to appear. cost for a violation of a city and was sentenced to drug court and four years in Coulton T. Cason, 21, Nash- Ervin B. Flowers, Jr., 33, City of Dierks ordinance. the Arkansas Department of Correction if he does not ville, fined $100 + cost for Nashville, fined $250 + cost Ricky Alexander, 21, Ne- Draylon Stewart, 25, Min- complete drug court. Sampson was ordered to pay a drinking on a highway. for driving on a suspended whope, fined $100 + cost for eral Springs, fined $75 + cost $125 drug assessment fee, a $250 DNA fee, court cost Kristin P. Childers, 24, license. public intoxication. for failure to appear. and a $1,500 fine. Nashville, fined $75 + cost for Leslie L. Harris, 39, Nash- Johnathan Boyd, 23, Glen- Dwayne L. Wiley, 22, Min- Eric D. Hall, 32, of Nashville, was granted a con- failure to appear. ville, fined $250 + cost for wood, forfeited $25 for no eral Springs, fined $110 + tinuance for a probation revocation for the underline Danielle Culp, 44, Nash- driving on a suspended li- seat belt. cost for running a stop sign charge of theft by receiving. Hall was ordered to return ville, forfeited $25 for no seat cense. Kirby Bunel, Jr., 50, Texar- or light. on Sept. 26. belt. Theodis Haymon, 52, kana, Texas, forfeited $200 for Dwayne L. Wiley, 22, Min- Willie Ray Swift, 50, of Ozan, entered a true plea Jared E. Dean, 23, Texarka- Nashville, fined $250 + cost speeding (72/55). eral Springs, fined $75 + cost to a probation revocation for the underline charge of na, Texas, fined $90 + cost for for driving on a suspended Morgan N. Curry, 24, Nash- for failure to appear. possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and no motorcycle endorsement. license. ville, forfeited $200 for speed- Dwayne L. Wiley, 22, Min- was sentenced to three years in ADC (with two years Jared E. Dean, 23, Texar- Deloris D. Henderson, 58, ing (69/45). eral Springs, fined $75 + cost suspended with judicial transfer). kana, Texas, fined $90 + cost Blevins, fined $750 + cost for Kyle W. Modisette, 26, for failure to appear. Domestic abuse filings: for expired vehicle tags. driving while intoxicated. Kilgore, Texas, forfeited $210 July 23 – Katie M. Ashbrooks vs. Roger Dwayne Armando Diaz, 25, Nash- Mark A. Hill, 43, McCaskill, for speeding (74/55). Game & Fish Ashbrooks ville, ordered to pay by 7-26- fined $250 + cost for driving Kyle W. Modisette, 26, Steven Adam Barbre, 30, July 26 – Pam Harris vs. Gary Swift 13. on a suspended license. Kilgore, Texas, forfeited $245 Dierks, forfeited $170 for a Howard County Clerk Brenda Washburn issued Armando Diaz, 25, Nash- Justin Kelley, 19, Nashville, for failure to appear. yo-yo violation. marriage licenses to the following couples: ville, fined $105 + cost for forfeited $25 for no seat belt. Billy A. Jolly, 42, New Bos- July 26 – Billy Ray McKee, 36, and Tonya Marie speeding (82/55). Toby J. Lanicek, 40, City of Mineral Springs ton, Texas, forfeited $170 for Green, 33, both of Nashville. Bruce O. Dotson, 23, Hope, Prescott, ordered to pay by Curtis W. Furr, 40, Mineral fishing without a license. Mark A. Middleton, 43, and Betty M. White, 53, both fined $250 + cost for driving 6-26-13. Springs, fined $140 + cost for Ruth A. Lee, 66, Shreve- of Nashville. on a suspended license. James McElroy, 32, Nash- fictitious vehicle license. port, Louisiana, forfeited Jeffery W. Dowdy, 34, Nash- ville, fined $75 + cost for Curtis W. Furr, 40, Mineral $170 for fishing without a ville, ordered to pay by 2-26- failure to appear. Springs, fined $250 + cost for license. 13. James McElroy, 32, Nash- no proof of insurance. Jonathan Smith, 26, Hora- Deangelo Finley, 28, fined ville, committed to jail for Eric Garner, 22, Nashville, tio, forfeited $220 for no run- Help wanted $100 + cost for drinking in nonpayment of fines. forfeited $220 for drinking in ning lights on a boat. public. Prince S. McLaughlin, 30, public. George E. Watson, 23, Little Taking applications for a mechanic Curtis W. Furr, 40, Mineral Hope, fined $100 + cost for Grant Hardin, 20, Nash- Rock, forfeited $170 for fish- needed at Neeley’s Service Center Springs, fined $250 + cost public intoxication. ville, fined $115 + cost for ing without a license. for second degree criminal Prince S. McLaughlin, 30, speeding (53/35). Sabrina S. Watson, 21, Lit- (must have tools). mischief. Hope, fined $150 + cost for Grant Hardin, 20, Nash- tle Rock, forfeited $170 for Cathy L. Jacobs, 40, Nash- disorderly conduct. ville, fined $90 + cost for fishing without a license. Also taking applications for a tire ville, committed to jail for Esperanza Francisco Pas- nonpayment of fines. aye, 29, Nashville, forfeited tech (must have some experience). Asia Kesterson, 22, Dierks, $235 for no driver’s license. Kirby Bypass Diesel is looking for a forfeited $25 for no seat belt. Jessica Smallwood, 22, Service tech with or without CDL to run Zachery Morris, 22, Nash- Gurdon, ordered to pay by service trucks & do house truck & trailer ville, forfeited $270 for imper- 7-26-13. Career Opportunity sonating an officer. Jessica Smallwood, 22, repair. Must be willing to run wreckers. Otis D. Neal, Jr., 52, Nash- Gurdon, fined $75 + cost for Must have own tools and clean driving ville, forfeited $220 for drink- failure to appear. Twice-weekly paper in southwest Arkan- ing on a highway. Jessica Smallwood, 22, record. For an application stop by Kirby sas seeks talented, dedicated professional to Otis D. Neal, Jr., 52, Nash- Gurdon, fined $250 + cost for Bypass Diesel & Wrecker, 3038 Hwy 70 ville, forfeited $185 for im- shoplifting. apply his or her unique vision and abilities proper turn. Jessica Smallwood, 22, West in Kirby. to our publication as head of our advertising Tommy Pendergast, 37, Gurdon, fined $75 + cost for Murfreesboro, forfeited $350 failure to appear. department. The successful candidate should for overload. James D. Sparkman, 49, Public Notice possess a mastery of Adobe InDesign, Pho- Tommy Pendergast, 37, Nashville, ordered to pay by toshop and Microsoft as well as excellent Murfreesboro, forfeited $245 12-26-12. The Howard County Equalization Board will hold for failure to appear. Brandi M. Wantland, 43, their Organizational meeting on Wednesday, August 1, organizational skills and a positive demean- Nick Stuart, 19, Columbus, Nashville, forfeited $220 for 2012, at 9:00 a.m. at the Howard County Court House or. In return, we offer competitive pay and forfeited $270 for allowing public intoxication. Grand Jury room in the annex building. The session will livestock to run at large. Warren Webster, 36, Nash- run through the month of August. Any person desiring to a great beneits package as well as a irst- Dwayne L. Wiley, 22, ville, ordered to pay by 7-26- have a hearing before the board should contact the County class work environment. Send your resume Clerk’s ofice at (870) 845-7502 for an appointment date to [email protected] or call 870- and time. HCC:61, w67 845-2010.
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DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Nashville News Senior Chris Icenhower is among a group of seniors who led the Dierks Outlaws in their warm DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY | Nashville News up exercises Monday as they open two-a-days. Head Coach Billy Dawson explains a blocking scheme to a group of linemen Monday as the Nashville Scrappers return to the practice field Monday Morning. Outlaws hire new head basketball coach DIERKS – The Dierks in central Arkansas. “It is hard to find someone School Board voted unani- The Jessieville native will to fill a teaching position this mously to hire Todd Graves step into his first official late in the summer. Todd as the new head basketball coaching position after serv- doesn’t have the experience, and assistant football coach ing as a volunteer coach as but he comes highly recom- for Dierks. Jessieville before pursuing a mended by several people Graves fills a position va- degree in coaching. in Jessieville,” Davis stated. cated by Caleb Harper earlier Superintendent Donnie Graves started Mon., July this month. Harper resigned Davis is pleased with the 30 as the Dierks Outlaw foot- to take a coaching position hire. ball team started two-a-days.
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The question is, accord- ending recession we are And, I’ll close by thanking In case y’all haven’t fig- ing to Mr. Tice, how much experiencing. the greatest power of all that THE AIR ured it out yet, corn effects corn has Tyson already The domino effect won’t our tribulations are short on EVERYTHING. (I knew it al- purchased? If they wisely be pretty, either. this terrestrial plane, and our moke in the air. Every summer ready, being so smart.) jumped out early and got High corn equals higher reward is an eternity of no we watch hundreds of thousands For instance,the high substantial amounts bought, cattle feed cost, which will drought. cost to produce ethanol has Tyson stock should still be a cause more ranchers to sell “Hello muddah, hello fad- Sof acres of forest burn. As I lis- added 10 cents a gallon to good buy. out before winter - driving dah, here I am at Camp Gre- ten to folks anguish and wring their our fuel cost. This added If they did like we do and cattle prices even further nada, camp is very entertain- hands, I have to remind myself it is cost, coupled with an ongo- buy feed at the last minute, down the tank. ing, and they say we’ll have ing drought in our nation’s Tyson stock will be a risky And, if you think corn fun if it ever quits raining.” all part of nature’s cycle in the west. breadbasket, has skyrock- buy at today’s $15/share. growers are happy about $8/ -Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah Granted we try and blame the For- eted the cost of corn and soy- Regardless, the govern- bushel corn, think again. Bet- Alan Sherman bean meal, the two primary ment-mandated ethanol pro- ter $5/bushel corn and the “Man can’t live on corn- est Service, the BLM, the pine-bark ingredients in chicken feed. gram and the drought have formerly projected 166 bush- bread alone.” beetle, untended campfires, tossed The effects on Tyson and cost Tyson and Pilgrim’s, els per acre yield, than $8/ - Goose Creek Symphony cigarettes or arson. Pilgrim stock have not been and most likely effect every bushel and drought-reduced Isaiah 40:18 Smokey the Bear admonished us as kids, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” But is that really true? On a centennial scale, certainly on a millen- DusTY DAY nial scale it seems fire is inevitable. You can only put if off for so long. The stages of a forest’s growth go from seed- ling to pole (or sapling), to young, to mature and to old. Our western pine forests can reach 140 years. But eventually they will succumb to fire, storm, disease, insects, or timber, but they do succumb. Lightening strikes a match in a mature forest and cleans house. Then the cycle starts over. Enter Man: Homo saipen. It’s only been in the last 200 years of our continent’s existence that forest fires have become an inconvenience to humans. We became civilized and presumed we could encroach on the forest’s natural cycle. We have found that unless they are completely destroyed there will always be a threat. So that’s what we do, we pave it. There are many examples of natural cycles and extreme changes that give man pause to ques- tion his own influence. Build a city below sea level, dam a river, put a freeway over an earth- quake fault, or live in the desert. Stay there long enough, and Earth will try and take it back. We have given much attention to global climate change. Duh, in the grand scale our Earth has frozen over and heated up on a regular basis. We worry man is polluting the atmosphere. It’s a bit pretentious to think that man, over the millennia can have much effect. If man disappeared like the dinosaurs, in a • Electrical • Plumbing • Hardware short 1000 years the Earth would begin to putrefy, CECIL ANDERSON | Nashville News • Industrial Supplies erode, digest, and bury our human footprints. A bull on a farm south of Nashville flings dust onto his body last Friday in an attempt to protect himself from flies. Oh, the Sierra Club’s National headquarters in San Francisco might last longer than a cow path in a R & J Supply, Inc. wildlife refuge, but sooner or later it will become dust. And the floods and fires and earthquakes 1021 W. Sypert St. • Nashville and volcanoes and ice ages will carry on. This is no consolation to those who have been victims of Jim Carlton Tire Co. 203 Cassady St. • Nashville • 845-4488 • Toll-Free (870) 845-2290 nature’s power. We can only sympathize, but man Fax: (870) 845-2295 is stubborn. 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W ANTED notify us immediately if APARTMENTS FOR RENT: De- laundry, cooking, shopping, housekeeping, money management, light Apartments, 523 Railroad, grooming and socialization. Work schedule includes over-night your ad has a mistake in stays. Exact hours will be discussed during the interview. Ex- it, so that we may cor- Drivers: Make $63,000.00 yr or 2 BR, $400, Kitchen appliances Looking for scrap metal, small cellent opportunity for a responsible person. more, New $2,500.00 Driver and water included. Deposit amounts OK. Call (870) 557- All candidates must be able to pass criminal records back- rect it and give you a Referral Bonus & $1,200.00 $300. Application Fee $15. Call 0838. (dj:tf) ground check, pre-employment drug test and provide proof of free rerun for the irst Orientation Completion Bonus! 501-844-7137 or 501-337-6788. ______high school diploma or equiv. E.O.E. Please, No Phone Calls. day that it ran incorrect- CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call Now: (MI:58-62, w24) Applications may be completed at HCCC Inc., 1577 Hwy 371 ly. Mistakes not brought 1-800-213-7696. (PD:55-62) ______West, Nashville, AR 71852.
to our attention before ______Trailers For Rent, Water/Sewer £ Y OU TH OBS the second printing of the Engineered Products Industries: paid, $300 deposit. Call 870-784- Engineered Products Industries 0001. (PD: 58-63) Jan-Eze Plating, Inc. ad are eligible for one free is hiring Full-Time entry level ______corrected ad only! 100 Mission Drive production workers for all shits If you need any kind of yard work Nashville, AR 71852 For more information Starting pay is $8.75 per hour or hauling scrap, Give me a call. and assistance regarding Second shit premium is $.30/ REAL 870-557-4726. (tfn) the investigation of i- hour and third shit premium is ESTATE ______HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR: SUPERVISOR nancing or business op- $.50/hour Ater a 90 probation- Responsibilities will include: training employees, ary period, with required work planning, assigning and directing production work, portunities, he Nash- performance and attendance, 3 or 6 ac. lots, city water, Hwy
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3168. (GS:tf, w9) Duane Hostetler, Cell 870-451- 4. 8-12 acre tracts of Lake property. available...... $2,800/ac. For Sale: 2008 Chrysler PT Incredible views, easy lake access..... 17.58 acres with over 1/2 mile of ______1182 or Home 870-845-2416. Cruiser, 44,000 local miles, ive FOR RENT ...... $5,000/ac. Little Missouri River frontage. Great Portable toilets for construction (PGS:32-tfn, w20) 5. 6 acre lake tract near Pikeville. hay meadow. Unbelievable hunting & speed. Silver. Great gas mileage. jobs and special events. Lonnie ______1 BR, 1 BA, Beautiful lake views, easy lake access. fishing ...... $3,000/ac. Asking payof, $8,100. Call 870- Johnson, (870) 642-2787. Can be divided...... $90,000 18.3 lots in town with big pine timber. 828-8768. (dc:tfn) brick house, (LJ:tf, w11) 6. 3 BR, 2 BA, CH/A, gas log fireplace, Great Location...... 12,000. ______Hostetler wrap-around deck, sm. shop, 3 dbl. 19.48 acres with over 3/4 mile ______CH/CA, carports, 3 ac., ½ mi. from Parker Creek frontage on Cowhide Cove Rd. Great 2 & 3 BR trailers for rent. (870) Mowing washer/dryer, rec. area ...... $165,000 developmentSOLD or homesite proper- 845-2940. (SBMH:62-tf; w8) 7. 755 ac. 9 yr. old pine plantation north ty. Can be divided, financing avail- ______Dependable Lawn Care carport, of Nathan...... $1,500/ac. able...... $1,650/ac. Apartments for rent. (870) 451- Commercial & Residential 8. 4 BR, 1 BA brick home, 3 car carport, 20.3 BR, 1 ½ BA, Brick, CH/A, carport, Leaf Cleanup walk-in closet, 2 fireplaces, nice big shop, 3½ ac. .... chainlink fence ...... $47,000 3940. (PV:tf, w4) $85,000 21.3 BR, 1 BA, Brick, CH/A, Fully ______(870) 557- part. furnished, 9. 5.77 ac. of beautiful Little Mo River Furnished, Carport, Chainlink Fen frontage, utilities available. Incredible ce...... $35,000 4510 Email: admanager@ nashvillenews.org Deposit required. views of river & rock quarry .$54,000 22.Billstown - 3 BR, 2 BA, CH/A, Big Nashville 10. 3 BR, 1 BA, CH/A, shop, storage front porch, Hot Tub, Shop, Garage, building, 1.63 ac....... $57,000 Pond, 6.25 ac...... $95,000 SANDY BRANCH 870-845-8637 Smith’s Mini Storage 11. 11 ac. tracts joining Parker Creek 23.101 acres on Sweet Home Rd. Good MOBILE HOMES Rec. area, nice timber, great views, owner natural Pine regeneration. 8 ac. mature We have your mobile home needs. Units available in financing available...... $3,500/ac. pine. Utilities available...... $1,350/ac. SALES, SERVICE, RENTAL & MOVING Nashville & Mineral Springs 12. 40 ac. great hunting land off 24.Graysonia - 2 BR, 2 BA getaway, Financing Available! 8:00-5:00 Shawmut Rd. ...... $900/ac. CH/A, huge redwood & cedar deck, all (870) 845-2940 (870) 845-5075 13. 11.4 acres, great home site, natural appliances, wood stove, whole house cave ...... $3,500/ac. generator, 2 wells, greenhouse, new Mission 14. 240 acres with 80 ac. in merchant- barn, all on 32 secluded acres with a • Residential P.O. Box 459 • Commercial Dierks, Arkansas able pine plantation...... $1,400/ac. quarter mile frontage on Terre Noire CARLtON • Industrial Ryan Turner, Owner 15. Quaint little 1 BR cabin only steps Creek...... $229,000 Licensed Phone: MiNi StORAGe Bonded Plastics & Insured (870) 286-2442 (870) 845-3560 Cell: (870) 845-9299 •••OUTLYING••• Turner Electric 1.Delight - Big commercial building, 3 ac...... $65,000 Production Workers Needed great location, includes 5 BR, 2 BA up- 5.Emmett-28 acres of Hwy 67 frontage stairs apt. currently rented .....$59,500 only 7 miles from Hope. Utilities avail- MILLWOOD CORPORATION Apply In Person 2. Daisy - 145 yr. old 3 BR, 1 BA log able. Great homesite...... $2,500/ac. home, 2 beautiful rock fireplaces, nice 6.Blevins-17 acres of Hwy 29 frontage Buyer of TimBer & TimBerland big dogtrot area, front & back porches, only 12 miles from Hope. Utilities avail- Tuesday - Thursday all on 1 ac.SOLD of beautiful hardwoods ad- able. Great homesite...... joining Corps land about 200 yds. from ...... REDUCEDTO$2,800/ac. Matt Tollett (870) 845-5582 10:00 am - 4:30 PM Lake Greeson...... $69,000 7.Daisy - 2 BR, 1 BA, Easy walking Johnny Porter - (870) 777-3774 3.Langley - 3 BR, 2 BA, newly remodeled distance to SOLDthe Lake...... $.35,000 brick, CH/A, covered patio, cabin, pond, 8.Delight - 2 BR, 1 BA Brick home with J.K. Porter Jason Porter RF#987 24 acres ...... ...... $164,900 pond on 2 1/2 ac...... $39,500 102 Mission Drive 4.Delight - 2 BR, 2 BA, CH/A, garage, 2 9.Nashville - 1 ac. on Hwy 27 with well & shops, mobile home used as craft shop, septic, Great home site...... $10,000 P.O. Box 1316 Ofice: Hope, AR 71802 800-647-6455 Nashville, AR 71852 EOE www.diamondcountryrealty.com Page 10 MONDAY July 30, 2012 The Nashville News | Online at http://www.nashvillenews.org | Call: 1-888-845-6397
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Cecil Harris, Shelby Jones, Dewayne Holloway, Denean McWhorter, Jenny Lamb, Ladonna Dorsey, Candy Upton, Nichole Aylett, Mike Graves, Lynda Deen, Terrica Hendrix, Ashley Carey, Alicia Wescott, Donna Harwell, Charles Goodin and Rev. Lee Liggin pose for a photo after Nashville News employees treated Mine Creek Health and Rehab residents to ice cream Friday.
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Nashville Schools preparing to make the leap from textbooks to digital devices
ashville School District could make a “major commitment” to completely replace Nhigh school textbooks with electronic portable devices as soon as this year, Superin- tendent Doug Graham announced last week. The move would represent a major leap forward in the school’s efforts to provide constant computer access for its students, a new style of high-tech learning referred to as “one-to-one computing” by school oficials. “We’ve put ourselves in a position that when we get devices we’re gonna have the infrastructure and the bandwidth to handle the devices and make great use of them,” Graham said. “We’re at a major decision time on one-to-one devices.” According to Graham, the school has already spent roughly $300,000 upgrading its wireless network capabilities to allow signal availability on all school property, and on installing a new i- beroptic line that oficials believe will provide adequate bandwidth See BLACKOUT / Page 7 eXcuse our DusT High School, Junior High campuses will experience second year of construction
he irst phase of new construc- Phase two of the project involves enclosing the high says, ‘Let’s go,’ they think they’ll mobilize the construc- school courtyard to create a students commons, new tion crew within two weeks.” tion at Nashville schools is rapidly high school and junior high kitchens,a new junior high nearing completion while school computer lab and a remodel of existing classrooms T in addition to the construction of a new $4.1 million oficials look forward to phase two. basketball arena. Superintendent Doug Graham said last week that The second part of the project will go to bid Aug. construction crews are expected to inish the irst 2 and Graham expects to hold a special meeting to phase by Aug. 10, eight days after bids will open for consider the bids sometime thereafter. the second portion of the project. “We’re real pleased with the way the irst part is go- Phase one included the addition of seven class- ing,” Graham said. “If we get in budget on the second, rooms, a complete remodel of the media area and the new construction and part of the demolition will new HVAC units, all of which were applied to the high take place during the school year. If the school board school campus.
The first phase of construction is nearly compete at Nashville High School while officials prepare to for phase two to go to bid. Back 2 School • he Nashville News • Page 5 Howard County Ambulance Service would like to wish all area students a safe and happy school year! John & Laura Gray and Staff
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Matt McLelland is the new agricultural for speedy internet use. teacher at Nashville High School. Last year, the district pur- McLelland was formerly working at chased 120 Amazon Kindle Hooks High School in Texas, but while he e-reader devices that Graham may have been teaching in Texas, he was said are used “on a daily basis” living in Texarkana with his wife from Alpine by students in the school’s and his young daughter. language arts programs. McLelland’s daughter will soon be enter- “I still contend that our kids ing into school, something that made the are reading as many novels Glenwood native begin looking for educa- as any school in Arkansas,” he tional options for his daughter that didn’t said. involve putting her into the Texarkana, But the Kindle devices can’t Arkansas school system. be used to supplant text books An opportunity soon arose at Nashville because they don’t allow online after Scott Hathcoat resigned at the end of test-taking, something Graham the last school year. McLelland saw the op- said the school board will re- portunity to move to his home town of Glen- quire of any model of electronic wood, to move closer to his wife’s home devices the district purchases. town of Alpine, and to move his daughter to The Apple I-Pad boasts one of the best public schools in Arkansas. both electronic text books and “I was getting back close to home,” he online test-taking in addition to said. “The community was a draw. I am ex- cutting-edge technology, quali- cited to be here, looking forward to working ties that Graham said make it with everybody.” the most likely candidate for Although he does not yet know the the school’s technology initia- speciic details of what he will be teaching tive. the eager agricultural students next year, “If we had to purchase to- he does plan to teach shop classes, animal day, if it wasn’t for two reserva- science, and the freshman orientation to tions, we’d go with the I-Pad,” agricultural classes. Graham said. He also plans to work with the show According to Graham, the team. concerns stem from apprehen- “We will see where the road takes us,” sion over the ease with which he said. students would be able to type long papers on the devices, which do not feature traditional keyboards, and whether they would provide adequate docu- ment storage. High School will operate with no lockers this year If school officials can satisfy those concerns, Graham said he expects to spend approxi- NASHVILLE - As long as there have bring backpacks to tote needed items, Gor- irst offense and having the device taken up been high schools, those schools have con- don said students on his campus typically for extended periods of time on the second mately $200,000 on electronic tained a place for students to store books don’t use textbooks for homework anyway, and third offenses. Students with more than devices for the high school campus. If all goes well with and other supplies when not in use. and that he expects the change to be rela- four offenses will receive a ive day suspen- This year, Nashville High School will tively trouble-free. sion. the transition, the school may have no such thing. The school is also adjusting its policy Other changes planned for the coming add classroom devices in the Principal Tate Gordon announced this on cell phone use, allowing students to use school year include: junior high building as well. The school is already taking week that the school has removed all of its portable electronic devices before school, • the rescheduling of detention from 7:30 lockers as part of the ongoing construction between classes and at lunch. a.m. to the student’s lunch period, during steps in that direction. This taking place on campus. Students can also use the devices in which they will be required to attend d-hall year, for the first time in the Gordon said the move came about class if the teacher in charge of the class for 20 minutes and still allowed 15 minutes district’s history, high school primarily because he expects the campus grants them permission. in which to eat; students will attend classes in a building with no lockers, to use portable digital devices in place of “With times changing and school districts • the addition of four new teachers: Sara and will use traditional books textbooks within the next ive years. moving more toward the use of technology, Jo Morris (High School Band), Nathan Ev- In the mean time, the school is mak- we want to allow our students to use those ans (Junior High Band), Matthew McLelland sparingly. ing an effort to acquire both a classroom units in a manner that’s not a distraction,” (agriculture) and Kristina Ward (math). “That’s all in line with phas- ing out textbooks,” Graham and take-home copy of each book so that Gordon said. The irst day of school will be August students can minimize the amount of things Punishments for misusing the devices 20. Students in each grade will have a said. they’re forced to carry. will remain the same as they were last year, registration day at a time yet to be deter- Although students are encouraged to with students receiving a warning on the mined.
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ara Morris may be the newest addition to the SNashville High School staff, but she plans to bring the program back to its traditional roots. Morris is not from Nashville, and after she received the top job in the Scrapper band program, she immediately began looking for the ight song and the alma mater. The Scrapper Alma Mater was not that dificult to ind. In contrast, the ight song was extremely dificult to ind. Morris eventually found the song, and after a lengthy discussion with head football coach Billy Dawson, Morris decided that she needed to reintroduce the tune to modern-day audiences. Morris plans to play the ight song when the football team scores a touchdown. She might be changing some things, but Morris plans to continue the tradition of playing “The Final Countdown” in the fourth quarter. Morris also has big plans for the half time show, including a Bon Jovi-themed ex- travaganza that includes classics like “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and “Living on a Prayer.” Morris has big plans for the future of Nashville band, including the possibility that the group may start playing at basketball games. Sara Morris is planning to turn up the program and turn up the music. CHANGe, it iS A-COMiN’ Dierks School District implementing a host of new policies
hange is a way of life for any school district and CDierks is no exception with growing enrollments and technology improvements forc- ing changes on many levels at the school. Superintendent Donny Davis reported that personnel is a top priority right now with positions to be illed at both campuses. The resignation of boys basketball and assistant football coach Caleb Harper has caused a void in the coaching staff with summer practices just a few weeks away. An increase in enrollment in two elemen- tary classes has caused a need for one position, with another being considered. Davis stated that the sixth grade had grown to such a size that required the addition of another teacher, while the irst grade was dangerously close to needing an additional teacher as well. Enrollment at JoAnn Walters Elementary is very close to 300 students, which would require the school to hire a full time librarian and a part time art teacher. The district is working to improve their use of technology. Davis cited three areas that needed improvement: hardware, soft- ware and broadband. He stated that improvements had been made in all three areas, but acknowledged that the district could still improve in all three areas. He mentioned that the new electronic device policy was a step in the right direc- The ideal situaion for a student within common tion, but he envisioned a time when the students would utilize new technology as a core is that they would have a personal device part of their everyday curriculum. “The ideal situation for a student within that they could do research and then come back common core is that they would have a personal device that they could do research the next day with a presentaion. and then come back the next day with a presentation,” Davis remarked. -Donnie Davis Davis commented that he was proud of Dierks Superintendent the progress both campuses had made in regards to implementing the Common Core Curriculum. district, but the new evaluation process will The demolition projects have been com- school was unable to obtain any state There will be a new federally mandated provide“ a more accurate evaluation of the pleted with the removal of the old gymna- funding and as a result they will have to teacher evaluation process implemented teacher’s competency. sium and agri/bus building. provide 25 percent of the cost. The district this year. Davis stated that in the past The school does not currently have any The tornado shelter is currently on hold is currently waiting on the federal grant evaluations varied greatly from district to new building projects underway. due to funding. Davis explained that the money to be made available.
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umbers are up and teachers are responding Nin many positive ways as the staff at JoAnn Walters Elementary School prepare for the 2012-13 school year. Elementary Principal Karla Byrne is excited about many of the changes that are to take place this year as the school moves forward with their Common Core Curricu- lum. She stated that the implementation of the curriculum in kindergarten through sec- ond grade was a huge success and all of the elementary teachers are excited about the changes to come at every level. The campus will utilize more theme units and will offer students an opportunity to learn about subjects on different levels. Literacy will continue to be a huge part of the school’s curriculum. The material used in the classrooms will shift from compilation books to novels and non-iction. Byrne stated that subjects such as his- tory and science will be incorporated into the reading classes. She explained that topics will low from one class to another, giving the students a deeper understanding of core subjects. The upper elementary will implement a departmentalization program which will allow the students to move from class to class. Byrne explained that this allows the teachers to focus on speciic subjects in their preparation. It also helps develop certain skills that will help the students prepare for a future career. Enrollment changes daily, but Byrne is optimistic about the direction it is going. The student total is nearing 300 which would It has been a great program and I wish we require some shufling and hiring among the teaching staff. She explained that once the enrollment could ind the funding within the district to reaches 300, the school must hire a fulltime librarian. The current librarian is currently coninue with a similar ater school program. serving in a part time role as librarian and art teacher. If she is hired fulltime then the school -Karla Byrne would have to hire a part time art teacher. JoAnn Walters Elementary Principal An increase in enrollment and teacher retirements have provided some teachers with an opportunity to change classes. The school will be the inal year for the Century 21 after “It has been a great program and I wish Byrne did admit that she felt the three hour will also look at hiring a sixth grade teacher school program. we could ind the funding within the district to schedule was too long. and possibly a irst grade teacher. The ive year grant will expire after this continue with an afterschool program,” Byrne Registration is Mon., Aug. 6 and open Byrne is saddened by the fact that this year.“ stated. house will be Thurs., Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. DHS changes approach to literacy Technical literacy a key part of new curriculum rincipal Holly Cothren is ex- cited with the direction that PDierks High School is heading and is pleased with the upcoming changes that will move the school ever closer to fulilling the Common Core Curriculum. Although the Common Core Curriculum implementation is only required through eighth grade this year, the literacy depart- ment in Dierks has decided to implement their new curriculum through 12th grade. The curriculum, known as “‘Reading to Learn’” “will encompass everything the teachers will need to get this whole thing started,” according to Cothren. She stated that the literacy teachers have taken the lead role in implementing the program that will encourage improve- ment in technical reading and writing in all subjects, with the purpose of better prepar- ing students for career choices. “We are very excited about this new reading program and we believe it will better prepare our students for a career,” Cothren commented. Cothren stated that the implementa- tion of the Common Core Curriculum will include input from all the staff members and will provide more hands on activities in the classrooms. Cothren mentioned that the state had received the No Child Left Behind waiver. She was excited to report that Dierks High School had shown improvements at all levels on their testing. She stated that We are very excited about this new reading inal scores would be revealed during the September school board meeting. The district has purchased Schoolreach program and we believe it will beter prepare software, which will allow the school to instantly reach parents and guardians with our students for a career important timely information. Examples include, but are not limited to: school -Holly Cothren closings, emergencies, cancelled athletic Dierks High School Principal events and progress reports. She was proud of the fact that the high school had a 95 percent participation in the CAPPS program last spring and feels served at all three campuses due to new changes. 9 a.m., eighth and ninth graders will register the Schoolreach program will help to keep federal guidelines. There will be a shift to Registration will be Fri., Aug. 10 at the from 9 – 11 a.m., and the tenth through parents better informed of school activities. wheat “bread and stricter guidelines on the High School. twelfth grades will register from 1 – 3 p.m. There will also be changes in the meals use of sugar in meals, as well as other Seventh graders will register from 8:30 – School will begin Mon., Aug. 20.
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MINERAL SPRINGS – Longtime educator and elementary principal Jeanie Gorham will begin this school year with an added duty; act- ing superintendent. Gorham was appointed as the acting su- perintendent at the May school board meeting – replacing Max Adcock. In addition to overseeing her students and staff at Mineral Springs Elementary, Gorham will “try to keep the wheels on it and keep it going until inances clear up and the board can begin interviewing for a new superintendent,” she said. “I’m really trying to watch our [inancial] bal- ance,” she continued, “we’ve had a declining enrollment.” Arkansas was one of ive states granted re- lief from the No Child Left Behind law in June. The Bush-era law required that all students test proicient in math and reading by 2014 – “a goal the nation remains far from achieving,” USA Today reported. “With the waiver of NCLB, local districts have more lexibility on how they spend their federal money,” Gorham explained. She expressed hope in hiring an school improvement specialist to work strictly and directly with the teaching staff. Gorham added that she “would like to see my classiied personnel get a 3 percent bonus” because they did not receive one in the spring. “I’m looking for that ‘community of learn- ers’ who want to stay here and learn,” she explained. As acting superintendent, Gorham said she will be looking for professionals who are “want- ing a more permanent, stable position…I’m tired of the turnover rate.” Gorham will begin her 35th year in edu- cation. She has 26 years under her belt as Mineral Springs Elementary principal. The Mineral Springs alumni began her career as an elementary teacher. “My irst love is still there and it’s because of the children…there’s nothing like it,” she said. “We’re just staying on top of Common Core and absorbing much of that.” The Common Core State Standards Initia- tive makes it easier for students who move from school-to-school and state-to-state to make a seamless transition, and remain coni- dent that their K-12 education leads to college, skills training or the workplace, according to the Arkansas Department of Education. Enrollment is up to 197, Gorham conirmed. “At the peak of my time, enrollment was at Mineral Springs Saratoga School District Acting Superintendent Jeanie Gorham poses with her right-hand woman, Marla 305 in the late 1980s,” she ended. Williams. Williams has been Gorham’s elementary secretary for seven years and keeps the active principal “grounded and spiritually centered.” Williams is also a Mineral Springs graduate and was a kindergarten student of Gorham. “I’ve known her my whole life from Kindergarten to principal to boss and friend,” Williams said.
Mineral springs High ready to kick off another year The quiet halls of Mineral Springs High School will be illed with seventh to 12 grad- ers in a few weeks. Enrollment for the high school and the Saratoga campus is at 221, MSHS Principal Davey Jones said. The Kindles that were purchased last year are still in use. The nearly 8” e-book reader has replaced heavy textbooks. Although the Kindles are meant for educational pur- poses, some students leave their e-book readers at home. Jones said he wants the students to be more responsible for the Kindles. The Amazon Kindle is developed by Amazon and enables users to download, read e-books and other digital media. Some of the textbooks downloaded on the Kindle’s via Amazon for free include: Algebra I; Mineral Springs High School Principal Davey Jones explains the new attendance and tardy policy. Algebra 2; Geometry sion). Biology; approval. Davey Jones’ recommendations for English; Jones said “the middle school [will be] absentees and tardies will be implemented While a student is in ISS, “they are still in U.S. history deep into the Common Core” adding that this school year. school” getting an education. students “need to be active in their learn- With the new absentee policy, students The previous policy would allow students Jones said Bron Bell, technology direc- ing.” will be allowed to miss eight days per to receive a verbal warning for the irst two tor, has written a grant for iPad 2 to be He vowed that the school will do all it semester with additional absences allowed offenses and a note would be sent home to used by seventh and eighth graders. Jones can to provide the students with “as much only in special situations. parents about the third tardy. - added that the grant is subject to board technology as possible to keep their atten Upon receiving the third tardy, students School begins on Aug. 20. tion.” will be placed in ISS (In School Suspen-
Mineral Springs Saratoga School District Acting Super- intendent and M.S. Elementary Principal Jeanie Gorham gives maintenance employee Ray Hawkins a compliment on appearance the cafeteria Lois Henson looks out the window at Mineral Springs Elementary to view work being done Robin Walton, administrative secretary, is ready to greet the staff and students at Mineral on the campus. Springs. Arkansas Tax holiday set for Aug. 4-5 By Amanda Galiano Computers, software and peripherals are About.com Guide not tax exempt. Arkansas will host its irst sales tax What about coupons? holiday the weekend of August 4 and 5. A store can reduce the price of an item Retail stores will not charge sales taxes on (ie: a sale that offers 20% off a $100 pair purchases of school supplies and some of jeans bringing it below the $100 per item clothing. That means shoppers will pay the maximum) and you’ll still get the tax exemp- sticker price for clothing, accessories and tion. However, a manufacturers coupon (ie: school supplies. a coupon for $20 off a pair of $110 jeans) When does it start? does not lower the actual sale price and The tax free holiday starts 12:01 the irst therefore the item would still be subject to Saturday in August (4) and ends 11:59 the sales tax. following Sunday (5). Is there a limit? What Items are Sales Tax Free? No, there is not a limit on total items you Sales tax will be not be charged on cloth- can buy. The only limit is the price per item ing and footwear if the sale price is less limit listed above. You can buy as many $99 than $100 per item, clothing accessories shirts as you would like and still be ex- and equipment if the sales price is less than empt. Likewise, you can purchase all your $50 per item and all school supplies, art school supplies and back to school clothes supplies and instructional material. Acces- together. No matter what the total cost, your sories include cosmetics, hair accessories, items will still be exempt if they meet the handbags, jewelry, sun glasses, wallets, criteria listed above. watches, etc. Art supplies are limited to clay If one item does not meet the criteria (a and glazes, paints, paintbrushes, sketch $101 purse, for example), your other items and drawing pads and watercolors. Instruc- will still be exempt. You will only be charged tional material includes textbooks, work- sales tax on that particular item. books and references. For non-exempt items, is sales tax Clothing includes all clothing: footwear, charged on the whole amount or just the diapers, receiving blankets, wedding ap- amount over? parel, gloves, aprons, hats, neckties, coats If you purchase a non-exempt item, and jackets, wedding apparel and formal sales tax is charged on the entire amount. wear if the marked price is under $100. For example, all clothing over $100 is non- It’s listed as, “all human wearing apparel,” exempt. If you buy a $300 suit, you will be Longtime MSSD Business Manager Sammy F. Jackson is gearing up for the 2012-13 which means it will beneit more than just charged sales tax on the entire $300, not school year. the back to school crowd. just the amount over $100.
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