$1.00 Newton County Times Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Vol. 102 Number 2 Two men arrested for Eff ects of deer disease being suspected homicide, arson near Fallsville studied in northern Arkansas Staff Report attempted to sneak out the By Jeff Williams FALLSVILLE — Newton back.  ey were apprehended Editor, Arkansas Wildlife Magazine County Sheri Glenn Wheel- without incident. JASPER — A team research- er said two men were ar- Wheeler said Steven Stepp ing chronic wasting disease in rested Sunday in connection faces charges of  rst-degree white-tailed deer in the heart with a suspected arson and murder, arson and aggravat- of the area where it is most murder incident Saturday. ed robbery, but other charges prevalent in Arkansas will be- According to Wheeler, may be pending. Charles gin capturing and monitoring Deer and Ozone  re depart- Vernon Stepp will be inter- deer in January. ments were called to the viewed to determine what, Most people won’t notice scene of a house  re west of if any, charges could be  led research is occurring, al- Fallsville around 3:35 p.m., against him. though others may run across Saturday, Jan. 9.  e name of the victim activity or structures that While battling the blaze, has not been released as a aren’t familiar, especially in Newton and Searcy counties.  re ghters found the body of positive identi cation has not CONTRIBUTED PHOTO a male subject inside the resi- yet been made.  e investiga-  e purpose of the study is to dence. It is believed to be that tion continues, Wheeler said obtain a better understand- information to inform future University of Georgia-Athens, of the homeowner. Evidence  e sheri said authorities ing of how deer a icted with disease management e orts.” Southeast Cooperative Wild- at the scene and subsequent are also very concerned for CWD move across the land- People in the area may life Disease Study, Colorado information received con- the welfare of two children scape, survive and reproduce, see helicopters and traps set State University, the National  rmed investigators’ suspi- who may be in the company according to Dr. Jenn Ballard, during the next few years, as Park Service and the U.S. cions that a homicide and of Josh and Veronica Kee state wildlife veterinarian with well as deer with collars and Forest Service. Much more arson had occurred, Wheeler and may have been at the the Arkansas Game and Fish ear tags. A phone number on about the study will appear on said. residence at the time of the Commission. the tags will allow hunters AGFC social media pages and Wheeler said investigators homicide.  ose children  e team will capture deer, who harvest one of the deer on agfc.com as the research began actively looking for have not yet been located, test them for CWD, put col- to call to  nd out when the progresses. two male suspects, Charles but investigators are actively lars on them and track their animal was sedated. Deer that Since the  rst case of CWD Vernon Stepp, 69 and Steven following leads. movements. When deer die, have been injected with drugs was con rmed in Arkansas in Stepp, 34, both of the Falls- Newton County Sheri ’s necropsies will determine the should not be consumed if early 2016, 1,090 deer and 30 ville area, for questioning. O ce is being assisted in the cause of death. they were harvested within 14 elk have tested positive for the Information led investiga- investigation by the Arkansas “By understanding the way days of sedation. If a hunter disease.  e AGFC encour- tors to a house in Clarksville State Police, the 14th Judicial CWD changes survival and harvests an animal within that ages everyone to report deer where the suspects were be- District Drug Task Force, reproduction, we can calcu- time, a replacement deer tag and elk that show signs of the lieved to be hiding. Surveil-  e Johnson County Sheri ’s late the e ect the disease is will be issued. disease by calling 800-482- lance was put in place at the O ce, Clarksville Police De- having and will have on our  e AGFC is working with 9262 or emailing agfc.health@ residence and around 7 p.m. partment, and the Arkansas population dynamics,” Ballard several partners on the  ve- agfc.ar.gov. Sunday, Jan. 10, the suspects Game and Fish Commission. said. “We’ll be able to use this year project, including the See DEER, 2A Vaccination protocol in state outlined Staff Report and other high priority ought to stay in 1-A because  e hopeful timeline the LITTLE ROCK — Gov. groups. they are putting themselves governor included start- Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday  e governor said the at risk,” Hutchinson said. ing on individuals in Phase outlined the procedure for main di erence between “ ey are our  rst respond- 1-B beginning in February. COVID-19 vaccination ef- the state’s prioritization ers and our initial planning  at includes people who forts and a hopeful timeline and that of the Centers for included our  rst respond- are 70 and older, as well as for who will get shots and Disease Control is that EMS ers in 1-A.” frontline essential workers, when. and  re and law enforce-  ere are 180,000 Arkan- such as: Hutchinson said the state ment o cers who serve as sans in that 1-A category • Teachers and school CONTRIBUTED PHOTO is currently in Phase 1-A  rst responders are on the and the state hopes to have s t a . Gov. Asa Hutchinson stands in front of the of administering vaccines. 1-A list.  ey had initially all of them vaccinated by • Food and agricultural new logo the state is employing to stress the Individuals in that group been among CDC recom- the end of January. workers. include high priority health- mendations, but were later “So, we have a lot of • Fire  ghters/police not importance of taking the COVID-19 pandemic care workers, long-term care removed. work to do,” he said. “We’re in 1-A. seriously as a new surge in cases is anticipate facility sta and residents “We believe that they focused on that.” See VACCINE, 2A DEATHS Walker Bowles, 25 Erma Rawlingson, 78 Flu-related deaths go to 8 Eddie Riddell, 64 Staff Report Peggy Roberts, 69 have reported in uenza out- activity in the state.  e report ports of hospitalizations, deaths,  e number of  u-related breaks this  u season. also compares in uenza- like- and outbreaks.  erefore, it is deaths climbed to 8 this week, During  u season, ADH illness (ILI) in Arkansas to ac- important to understand that according to the Arkansas produces a Weekly In uenza tivity in the U.S. ADH receives the information in the weekly Department of Health (ADH). Report for clinicians.  e report reports of only a fraction of  u update is representative of the INDEX However, no nursing homes provides information on  u cases since it only requires re- See FLU, 2A Viewpoints ...... 4A Obituaries ...... 5A Correspondents ....6A Copeland sworn in as 14th District circuit judge Sports ...... 7-8A Staff Report Classifi eds ...... 9-10A NIE ...... 11A Justice Shawn Womack of the Ar- kansas Supreme Court presided over the swearing in ceremony of Circuit Judge Johnnie Copeland on Friday, January 1, 2021. Judge Copeland succeeds Judge Gordon Webb who retired a er a long and distinguished career in public service as both a Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Judge. Judge Copeland has practiced law in Mountain Home since 2006 and served as a Deputy Prosecuting At- torney for the 14th Judicial District since 2015. In 2017 she was appointed Fulton County District Judge by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Judge Copeland will be hearing civil and domestic cases  led in Baxter, Boone, Newton and Marion counties.  ere are unprecedented chal- lenges facing our court system for the foreseeable future due to the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO LEE DUNLAP/STAFF pandemic. I am looking forward to Justice Shawn Womack of the Arkansas serving the people of Baxter, Boone, Supreme Court presided over the swearing JANUARY 7 SNOWFALL Newton and Marion counties using in ceremony of Circuit Judge Johnnie Co- Snow covered the ground in the Compton area every available resource to ensure Thursday morning, Jan. 7. Snow depths reported that the people of the 14th Judicial peland on Friday, January 1, 2021. Judge District have their cases heard as Copeland succeeds Judge Gordon Webb around the county indicate that Mt. Judea and Lur- quickly as possible. who retired ton received the most snow with 7 inches or more. 2

2A Newton County Times NEWS Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Weather Arkansas’s Citizen Legislature to convene 2021 regular session THUR FRI From the Arkansas Senate a professional bull rider for four senators bring to the legislature A lot of legislative work carries LITTLE ROCK — When the years. influence their agendas. The on from one session to the next. legislature convened in regular Three senators are veterans most common example is that For example, Act 600 of 2019 session at noon on Monday, Jan. of the armed forces. One sena- educators choose to serve on the made it the duty of the legisla- 11, the individuals in the Senate tor was the mayor of his home Senate Education Committee ture to regularly review licensing Mostly Mostly brought a wide variety of real- town and three served on the city and people in business serve on requirements for occupations sunny sunny with a with a world experience to the task. council. Four served on their lo- the Insurance and Commerce that fall under government high near high near Of the 35 members in the cal school boards and three were Committee, farmers choose to regulation. Senate, eight have run a business, elected to terms on the county be on the Agriculture, Forestry Legislators are to seek the 55º 45º three are in farming and four are quorum court. Of the 35 sena- and Economic Development least restrictive form of licensing, SAT SUN attorneys. Two senators are in tors, 21 served previously in the Committee and senators with a while at the same time protecting insurance and two senators are House of Representatives. background in health care tend consumers and the public. in banking or finance. Arkansas has a citizen leg- to choose assignments on the A subcommittee has released Four senators have a back- islature, which meets in odd- Public Health, Welfare and Labor its first list of recommended ground in health care and three numbered years in a regular Committee. changes in licensing, in time for have experience in teaching or session that typically lasts about Attorneys often select a spot the legislature to consider during Mostly Partly educational administration. three months. In the most recent on the Judiciary Committee, the 2021 session. sunny sunny Three senators are in construc- regular session the legislature which considers legislation that It recommended repeal of a with a with a high near high near tion or real estate development considered 1,670 pieces of legisla- would change the state’s criminal law that requires sprinkler fitters or both. One is an accountant, tion and enacted 1,092. and civil code, as well as rules to be licensed. Their businesses 47º 46º one is a pastor and one is in the In even-numbered years the of courtroom procedure. The already must get a license, so technology industry. legislature meets in fiscal session committee also considers legisla- the recommendation would Three senators work or have to approve spending levels for tion that affects the case loads of eliminate duplication. For similar DEER: worked with economic develop- state agencies and appropriate judges and prosecutors. reasons it recommended repeal From 1A ment agencies. funds for schools, colleges and The Senate has seven women of licensing requirements for mo- “That email ad- One senator joined the universities. In the 2020 fiscal and three African-Americans. tor vehicle salesmen. dress is used for Professional Rodeo Cowboys session, that required passage of The party breakdown is 28 Re- It also recommended repeal of all wildlife disease Association and competed on 188 separate appropriation bills. publicans and seven Democrats. the law requiring lime applicators reports in Arkansas, the professional rodeo circuit as Generally, the experience that Red Tape Reduction to be licensed. so it’s a good one to have saved to your phone just in case,” 2021 started deadly on Arkansas highways Ballard said. Staff Report a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, claimed the ditch embankment. It hit a utility The Buick then went off the road- CWD is a fatal Arkansas State Police say the life of a Texarkana, Texas, man pole and a brick fence, then went way and hit two large trees. neurological disease first day and a half of 2021 were on U.S. Highway 371 in Sevier airborne and hit an apartment Inclement weather was cited in that affects cervids deadly on Arkansas highways as County. complex, coming to rest on the a five-vehicle crash early Saturday – animals in the six people were killed, including A report said Rodricus U. yard. morning on I-49 in Washington deer and elk family. two pedestrians. Townsend, 23, was eastbound Stanback, Darian Nauder, 24, County in which two pedestrians It was discovered One woman was killed and in a 2008 Honda Pilot when the of Conway and two minor chil- were killed and a third injured. A among mule deer a man injured in a one-vehicle vehicle went out of control while dren were injured in the crash, passenger in one of the vehicles in Colorado in 1967 crash about 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. negotiating a curve. The Honda but Julianna Valle, 21, of Farm- was also injured. and has spread to 26 1, on Highway 34 in Lawrence then rolled over into the south ington was killed. The names of The five vehicles lost control states, plus Canada, County. ditch. the children weren’t released. on the north end of a bridge near South Korea, Fin- According to a report, Chris- A passenger in a 2020 Toyota Another report said Richard West Fork. Francisco Vallecillo, land and Norway. topher J. Finney, 22, of Poca- Highlander was killed about Bailey, 58, of Little Rock was 28, and Carlos Garcia, 31, were The disease pro- hontas was the driver of a 1999 8:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, in a killed in a one-vehicle wreck pedestrians near the roadway gresses slowly until Chevrolet pickup. The vehicle one-vehicle wreck on Harrisburg about 10:30 p.m. Friday on I-530 who were struck and killed as animals begin to was westbound when it went out Road in Craighead County near at the 11 mile marker in Saline the vehicles came off the freeway. show signs of weak- of control, left the roadway and Jonesboro. County. Both men were from Fort Smith. ness, excessive thirst, overturned. He was injured, but According to a report, Devonte The report said Bailey was Freezing rain and snow had drooling and listless- Thunder Tye Finney, 22, also of Stanback, 28, of Wynne was the northbound in a 1999 Buick been falling and roads were icy at ness. Visit arkansas/ Pocahontas was killed. driver of the vehicle when it left Regal when it hit the cable barrier the time of the crash, according cwd.com for details. A one-vehicle crash about 3:20 the roadway and traveled up a on the left side of the roadway. to state troopers.

• Among flu antigen FLU: tests this season that Thirteen charged in federal court following can distinguish between From 1A influenza A and B virus riot at the United States Capitol timing and location of types, 34 percent were activity, but it does not influenza A, and 66 Approximately 40 charged U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin. extent of the law.” reflect the overall burden percent were influenza B. in Superior Court “My Office, along with our law “ATF is committed to the rule of disease. It is presumed • About 1 percent Thirteen individuals have been enforcement partners at all levels, of law and the protection of all that there are many of patients visiting charged so far in federal court in have been expeditiously working citizens’ Constitutional rights,” more people actually emergency rooms the District of Columbia related and leveraging every resource to said Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, affected than the report this week were there to crimes committed at the U.S. identify, arrest, and begin prosecut- Firearms and Explosives (ATF) shows. Clinicians and for ILI (Syndromic Capitol in Washington, D.C, on ing these individuals who took part Deputy Director Regina Lombardo. policy makers may find Surveillance). About 1 Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. In ad- in the brazen criminal acts at the “We continue to support our law the report helpful in percent of outpatient dition to those who have been U.S. Capitol. We are resolute in our enforcement partners to ensure terms of communicating visits were for ILI charged, additional complaints commitment to holding account- those who violated the law during to colleagues and pa- (ILINet sentinel have been submitted and investiga- able anyone responsible for these the events at the Capitol this week tients about the current providers). tions are ongoing. disgraceful criminal acts, and to are brought to justice. ATF has status of the flu season. • No school “The lawless destruction of anyone who might be considering dedicated all appropriate resources Report Key Points: absenteeism rate last the U.S. Capitol building was an engaging in or inciting violence to complete these investigations as • For Week 53, Ar- week among public attack against one of our Nation’s in the coming weeks – know this: soon as possible.” kansas reported “Mini- schools due to the greatest institutions,” said Acting you will be prosecuted to the fullest See CHARGED, 3A mal” or 1 out of 13 for holidays. Influenza-Like-Illness • Arkansas reported • Transportation and logistics. regarding safety of the vaccine, (ILI) activity level indica- eight influenza-related VACCINE: • Water and wastewater. some 30% said they didn’t trust it tor determined by data deaths this flu season. From 1A • Food service. and wouldn’t accept it. reported to ILINet. • No nursing homes • Manufacturing workers. • Shelter and housing. The governor said most people • Since September have reported influenza • Grocery store workers. • Public safety. want to know when they will get 27, 2020, 1,032 positive outbreaks this season. • Public transit workers. • Finance. vaccinated and how. influenza tests have • Nationally, the • Child care workers. • IT and communications. He explained that hospitals and been reported to the proportion of deaths • U.S. Postal Service workers. • Energy. participating pharmacies are estab- ADH online database reported to the National • Essential government workers • Media. lishing clinics to vaccinate people by health care providers. Center for Health (including legislators). • Public health workers not in Phase 1-A. Please note that reported Statistics attributed The original list included people covered in 1-B. Pharmacies and hospitals (after cases reflect only a to pneumonia and 75 or older, but the state modified The reason for prioritization healthcare workers are vacci- portion of the actual influenza (P&I) is above that to lower the age to 70. of individuals is because there is nated), as staff is available, will numbers of flu cases in the epidemic threshold “That is the population that is a limited supply of doses of the also continue helping in Phase 1-B the state. this week. at risk in Arkansas,” Hutchinson vaccine available. Some modifica- and 1-C, along with workers from said, adding that it was the general tions of the 1-B and 1-C lists cold local health units. Officials from consensus of health experts across be made depending on the supply the Department of Military and the state. chain, as well as the level of accep- Arkansas Department of Emer- State officials hope to have tance for people in the categories. gency Management will work with completed the estimated 400,000 For instance, Dr. Cam Patter- those groups is setting up logistics Arkansans on that list within 60 son, chancellor at University of for creating teams to push forward days of beginning. Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with the effort. The Phase 1-C category includes said UAMS employee were polled Exact details of the plan will be people who are 65-69 years old, to see how many of the would posted on the state’s website by Jan. people 16-64 years of age with accept the virus. He said that of 15 so everyone can see where they high risk medical conditions and the 4,000 who responded, those stand in the line of succession for essential workers like: with the best information possible vaccination. 599936z 593015z 3

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 NEWS Newton County Times 3A

SENIOR CENTER PROVIDING MEALS What’s going on The Newton County Senior Activity you are a senior over 60 who is staying Due to the coronavirus pandemic regular monthly and Wellness Center in Jasper continues at home, afraid to get out because of meeting schedules may be suspended. its home delivery of meals and curbside the pandemic and need food please Jasper Kiwanis Club meets 11:30 a.m. on Wednes- pickup from 11:30 to noon, Monday give us a call. 870-446-5531. Income days at the Ozark Cafe. through Friday, announced center director is not now and has never been a part of Al-Anon Meeting, a support group for family and Nickie Henderson. She asks payment the equation for getting home delivered friends of alcoholics. We have resumed our meetings be made by check org exact change. meals. We want to make sure you are safe every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meth- Seniors 60 and older eat free though a from this pandemic. We are here to help,” odist Fellowship Hall, 400 Clark St. in Jasper. Please $3 donation is appreciated. All others pay Henderson said. wear a mask. You can also join us via Zoom. For more $6.60 which includes tax. All Meals include “We decided it was time for another fish information, call 479-857-8281 or 712-898-8390. 8 ounces of 2% milk. fry so mark your calendars for Jan. 22. Newton County Hometown Health Coalition “Since we are not able to have Menu Jan. 14-20 meets the second Thursday of each month at the New- fundraisers, I am going to need the Thursday - Mushroom chicken, wild ton County Special Services Learning Center on West community’s support more than ever to rice blend, broccoli florets, wheat roll and Clark Street, at 10 a.m. The next meeting is Jan. 14. meet our goal this year. Please remember mixed berry crisp. The Newton County Resource Council meets the us at this time. We have an online donation Friday - Baked ziti, broccoli florets, second Thursday of each month, at 5 p.m., at Jasper system which can be found at https:// tossed salad, wheat roll and fruit parfait. City Hall. The next meeting is Jan. 14. www.aaanwar.org/make-a-donation. Monday - Closed for Martin Luther King Jasper Board of Education meets the third Monday Select Newton County Senior Activity and Day. of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jasper School Li- Wellness Center in the drop down menu Tuesday - Chicken tenders, macaroni brary. The next meeting will be Monday, Jan 18. (This under “Donation Designation*.” and cheese, baby lima beans, wheat bread month’s meeting had been moved to Jan. 11 at 5:30 “We will not discontinue this essential and chilled peaches. p.m.) service for our community. You can do Wednesday -Goulash, tossed salad, Campbell Edgmon Post 93 of the American Le- your part by staying home and helping wheat roll and pound cake with gion and the Women’s Auxiliary meetings are held on to slow down the spread of COVID-19. If strawberries. the third Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is Jan. 19.

It is alleged that Coffman’s vehicle any restricted building or grounds CHARGED: contained 11 explosive devices without lawful authority; or know- From 2A known as Molotov cocktails and ingly, with intent to impede govern- School board members firearms. It is further alleged he was ment business or official functions, “Today’s charges are just the in possession of two firearms. Coff- engaging in disorderly conduct on recognized beginning of the FBI’s ongoing man was arrested and is currently Capitol grounds; and violent entry efforts to hold those responsible for Governor Asa Hutchinson has given his sup- being held. His detention hearing is and disorderly conduct on Capitol the criminal acts of violence and port by officially declaring the month of January as scheduled for Jan. 12, 2021. grounds. destruction that unfolded during School Board Member Recognition Month saluting Mark Leffingwell, was charged Bradley Ruskelas, of Illinois, the U.S. Capitol building breach more than 1,500 Arkansas school board mem- on Jan. 7, 2021, with knowingly en- was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with on January 6th,” said FBI Director bers serving the children in school districts across tering or remaining in any restrict- knowingly entering or remaining in Christopher Wray. “To be clear, Arkansas. As school districts navigated the turbu- ed building or grounds without any restricted building or grounds what took place that day was not lent calendar year, school board members serving lawful authority; assault on a federal without lawful authority; or know- First Amendment-protected activ- districts in Arkansas faced and met new challenges. law enforcement officer; and violent ingly, with intent to impede govern- ity, but rather an affront on our As public elected school leaders, Arkansas school entry and disorderly conduct on ment business or official functions, democracy. The FBI, along with our board members are empowered by state law to set Capitol grounds. Leffingwell alleg- engaging in disorderly conduct on local, state and federal partners, is policy for their district, hire and evaluate the su- edly entered the Senate side of the Capitol grounds; and violent entry perintendent, oversee district finances, approve the committed to ensuring that justice Capitol and when stopped by law and disorderly conduct on Capitol budget and determine the vision and mission of the is served. We will continue to ag- enforcement, struck an officer in grounds. district. gressively investigate each and every the helmet and chest. Leffingwell Terry Brown, of Pennsylvania, In addition to their board duties, state law re- individual who chose to ignore is currently being held and has a was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with quires them to earn a minimum of six hours of pro- the law and instead incite violence, detention hearing in district court knowingly entering or remaining in fessional development each year in areas related to destroy property, and injure others.” today. any restricted building or grounds their roles and responsibilities. While a special effort “Deputy U.S. Marshals respond- Christopher Alberts, of Mary- without lawful authority; or know- is made each January to show appreciation to local ed to support U.S. Capitol Police land, was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, ingly, with intent to impede govern- school board members, we acknowledge that their after the incursion into the Capitol with carrying or having readily ment business or official functions, work and commitment lasts throughout the year. building. Our deputies helped to accessible, on the grounds of the engaging in disorderly conduct on clear the building and escorted United States Capitol Building, a Capitol grounds; and violent entry members of Congress back to the firearm and ammunition. Specifi- and disorderly conduct on Capitol main chamber for official busi- cally a Taurus G2C, 9mm handgun grounds. Former Residents ness,” said U.S. Marshals Service and 9mm caliber ammunition. The Thomas Gallagher was charged Director Donald Washington. “US defendant appeared in district court on Jan. 7, 2021, with know- By REV. JOHNIE COLLINS Marshals will now bring to bear our and was released. He has a prelimi- ingly entering or remaining in Hello again Family & Friends in and from New- fugitive investigations expertise to nary hearing scheduled for Jan. 28, any restricted building or grounds ton County. ensure that individuals charged in 2021. without lawful authority; or know- My heart is heavy today. My brother, Roy’s, federal warrants are brought to face Joshua Pruitt, was charged on ingly, with intent to impede govern- grandson passed away. Randy Collins of Sonoma, justice. Respect for the rule of law Jan. 7, 2021, with knowingly enter- ment business or official functions, California, age 48, passed away unexpectedly at is a foundational principle for our ing or remaining in any restricted engaging in disorderly conduct on the home of his father. He was preceded in death by democracy and the freedoms that it building or grounds without lawful Capitol grounds; and violent entry paternal grandparents, Roy and Euna (Breedlove) provides. Unlawful acts will not go authority. The defendant appeared and disorderly conduct on Capitol Collins, a sister, Kristi Collins. He is survived by his unpunished.” in district court and was released. grounds. father, Gary Collins, of Sonoma; his mother, Char- “The events that happened at and He has a preliminary hearing In addition, approximately 40 lotte Collins, of Vallejo, California; a son, Gary Col- around the United States Capitol scheduled for Jan. 28, 2021. individuals have been arrested and lins, of Marysville, California; a daughter, Gina and were unconscionable, and those Matthew Council, of Florida, was charged in Superior Court with of- two brothers, Mark Collins and Jonathan Collins, responsible will be held accountable charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with know- fenses including, but not limited to, Uncle, Jim Collins and wife, Susan of El Sobrante, for their attempts to thwart De- ingly entering or remaining in any unlawful entry, curfew violations, California; nieces and nephews, and former wife, mocracy,” said Metropolitan Police restricted building or grounds with- and firearms-related crimes. mother of his son, DeAnna Borgesson, of Marys- Department Chief of Police Robert out lawful authority and violent The cases are being prosecuted ville. Love & prayers for my family. J. Contee III. “While these charges entry and disorderly conduct on by the U.S Attorney’s Office for the My sister, Arnnie Shullick, of Lorain, Ohio, has represent a positive step, there is Capitol grounds. Council alleg- District of Columbia and are being tested positive for COVID-19, but hasn’t displayed still work to be done. Our collective edly unlawfully entered the Capitol investigated jointly by the FBI; U.S. any symptoms, yet. Our granddaughter, Ken- intentions are to work diligently to building, and when stopped by law Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- dra Ramsey, of Oklahoma City, has been ill with identify all of the persons respon- enforcement, he pushed the officer. arms, and Explosives; United States COVID-19 for a couple of weeks. Fortunately, she sible for the insurrection at our U.S. Cindy Fitchett, of Virginia, Marshals Service; U.S. Capitol hasn’t had to be hospitalized. Seth and I received Capitol.” was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with Police Department; and the Metro- our first COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, and will get Thirteen individuals have been knowingly entering or remaining in politan Police Department. the other one on Feb. 5. charged with federal crimes. The any restricted building or grounds The ATF and FBI continue to Seth took me out for breakfast this morning, defendants and charges are outlined without lawful authority; or know- urge the public to report suspected which was nice. We don’t go too many places, just below: ingly, with intent to impede govern- use of explosive devices, or violent, try to stay close to home. We went to Freeman Hos- Cleveland Meredith was charged ment business or official functions, destructive acts associated with the pital in Joplin yesterday where Seth had a cardiover- on Jan. 7, 2021, with making engaging in disorderly conduct on recent unrest. Anyone with infor- sion. He said he slept like a baby last night, maybe interstate threats to Speaker Nancy Capitol grounds; and violent entry mation can call 1-888-ATF-TIPS some of the anesthesia was still in his body. Medical Pelosi. and disorderly conduct on Capitol (1-888-283-8477), email ATFTips@ care here in Grove leaves much to be desired. We Richard Barnett, of Arkansas, grounds. atf.gov or submit information anon- wind up in Joplin for any specialty service. was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with Michael Curzio, of Florida, ymously via ReportIt.com. I spoke to my friend, Carolyn (Cowell) Lind- knowingly entering or remaining in was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with The FBI is looking for individuals bergh, of Pueblo, Colorado, this morning. She and any restricted building or grounds knowingly entering or remaining in who may have incited or promoted Gene are doing well and are back home after spend- without lawful entry; violent entry any restricted building or grounds violence of any kind. Anyone with ing several weeks in Florida. and disorderly conduct on Capitol without lawful authority; or know- digital material or tips can call I enjoyed the pictures on facebook from the snow grounds; and theft of public money, ingly, with intent to impede govern- 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or in Newton County. We received about one inch! property, or records. Barnett alleg- ment business or official functions, submit images or videos at fbi.gov/ Disappeared overnight. edly entered a restricted are of the engaging in disorderly conduct on USCapitol. Love and hugs to Laura Carney in the death of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Capitol grounds; and violent entry The details contained in the her sister, Dorothy Brown. Also, to Lavern Baugh- Lonnie Coffman, of Alabama, and disorderly conduct on Capitol charging documents are allegations. man in the death of her sister, Erma Jean. Jean and was charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with grounds. Defendants are presumed innocent I had a lot of good times together. Great memories possession of an unregistered Douglas Sweet, of Florida, was unless and until proven guilty be- for me. firearm (destructive device) and charged on Jan. 7, 2021, with know- yond a reasonable doubt in a court Until next time, God bless and “Happy Trails to carrying a pistol without a license. ingly entering or remaining in of law. You.” 590088z 590087z 602428z 4

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Newton County Newton County Times TIMES P.O. Box 453, Jasper, AR 72641 State Capitol Week in Review (870) 446-2645 From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS committee meetings that the public operating prisons and re-entry Publisher Jim Perry LITTLE ROCK — When the can comment on bills. programs for inmates returning to [email protected] Arkansas legislature convenes the Committee rooms in the society. Juvenile justice, foster care Editor: Lynn Blevins 2021 regular session, the rst major Capitol have been connected with and adoption services are run by the [email protected] challenge on the agenda will be video technology, so that when a state. Yearly Subscription Rates: In Newton ensuring that the public can still committee is in session the public  e state pays for health care, County and adjoining counties (Boone, Carroll, safely participate in the democratic can keep up with the action from treatment of drug and alcohol Searcy, Madison, Pope and Johnson): six process. a nearby room. 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In fact, the top state Legislative committees review Arkansas. Education funding income tax rate just went down Americans, our all proposed legislation before they accounts for more than half of the from 6.6 to 5.9 percent on January 1, are voted on during full sessions of Arkansas general revenue budget. thanks to a tax cut written into Act Constitution the Senate and House. It is during Other vital state services include 182 of 2019. and democracy Vigilance and the Vaccine deserve better By GOV. ASA firefighters have also and communications Show, is encouraging HUTCHESON been included as first- employees, media, public his listeners to take the By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN We’re almost a month responders. We hope safety, and public health vaccine as well. He has  e events that transpired in our na- into our COVID-19 to inoculate all of the workers. Phases 2 and made a public service tion’s capital were not only shocking and immunization 180,000 people in Phase 3 will round out the announcement for the unlawful, but represent a dark moment program, and today 1-A by January 30. vaccination program. Arkansas Department of in our history that we must reckon with I’d like to emphasize Phase 1-B, which we Some people are Health. in the weeks to come. the importance of plan to start in February, reluctant to take the “For me, getting the  e Constitution gives every Ameri- Arkansans taking one includes people who are vaccine, and I understand vaccine is the right can the right to peaceably assemble of the two approved at least 70 years of age, that. Members of the choice because I love my and protest. It does not condone or vaccines so that we can teachers and school staff, black community family,” he says. “I love provide for opportunities to sow chaos stop the coronavirus and food and agricultural have historically my wife, my children. or provoke insurrection. Sadly, many of get back to our lives. workers, firefighters and distrusted vaccines, I would do anything to the demonstrators in the nation’s capital The vaccines are law enforcement that but African Americans keep them all safe. Right on January 6 failed to live up to this the most important were not included in are disproportionately now, the best thing I obligation, and an alarming number tool in our fight 1-A. It will also include impacted by COVID, can do is to commit to willfully participated in an attack on against COVID. The manufacturing workers, so it is all the more receiving the COVID-19 the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to thwart masking, the social grocery store employees, important that they have vaccine. For those of you the constitutional responsibilities of distancing, and the hand public transportation the vaccine. who are unsure about Congress. ‘ e People’s House’ is the washing continue to workers, child care Keith Jackson, a getting the vaccine, I place where the will of our citizenry is be important, but they workers, and essential championship football urge you to think about rightfully expressed through its elected are placeholders while workers in government, player at Parkview High your loved ones. Many of representatives –– not a forum for mob researchers developed including legislators. School, the University you may have underlying rule and anarchy.  e perpetrators of a vaccine. The vaccine Phase 1-C will include of Oklahoma, and in health conditions or this despicable attack will be held ac- is our big gun, and people at least 65 years the NFL, has devoted be at a higher risk of countable to the fullest extent of the law. if people participate of age, people ages 16-64 his life after football to contracting the virus. I  e Department of Justice has arrested widely, the number of with high-risk medical improving life for kids know keeping them safe multiple people who are facing federal cases will decline. conditions, and a number in Central Arkansas. is a high priority to you, charges and we will continue to bring In Phase 1-A, we have of other categories. He founded Positive just as it is to me.” those responsible to justice. received 194,000 doses of From transportation Atmosphere Reaches Thank you, Broadway It is also incumbent on every Ameri- the vaccine to date, and and logistics workers, Kids, or P.A.R.K. He Joe. can to soberly recognize that the divi- we have administered waste and wastewater knows that the COVID I also have confidence sions in our society have reached a place nearly 59,000 to health employees, food-service shot is important, which in the vaccine myself. beyond troubling, and we must prayer- care workers, long-term workers, shelter and is why he will roll up his The First Lady and I will fully and diligently work to mend those care facility residents housing employees, sleeve when it’s his turn. be taking the vaccine divides so that what recently occurred is and staff. EMS and law- and those in finance. Joe Booker, star of the when it is our turn. I never repeated, or worse. enforcement officers and It will also include IT Broadway Joe Morning hope you will also.  is assault is not the nal word, however. Congress was not intimidated or cowed. We eventually reconvened and ultimately certi ed the vote of the Electoral College, performing our pre- A national disgrace scribed constitutional duty. Like many By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN challenges to investigate election out in the end. Arkansans, I am disappointed by the Arkansas’ Fourth District results of the 2020 presidential elec- fraud allegations. However, I did My oath was not to defend a tion, but we cannot erode the ideals that not object to the final count of party or a person, it was to defend While members of generations of Americans have fought electors. the Constitution of the United Congress were peaceably and to protect simply because we do not like The failed votes in Congress did States. I will never stop fighting for constitutionally debating the the outcome of the election. nothing to change the outcome of the Constitution and conservative electoral votes on Jan. 6, rioters During the mayhem, there were the Nov. 3 election, nor could they ideals in Congress, and I know violently stormed the U.S. Capitol, countless acts of heroism and sacri ce have changed it had they passed. many of you feel as though your resulting in death, destruction including that of U.S. Capitol Police As much as we may not like the voice isn’t being heard. It is, but and a national disgrace. This is O cer Brian Sicknick. O cer Sicknick results of an election, resorting to changes must be done through the unacceptable, and I condemn these fought to defend the Capitol building — mob rule is wholly un-American. appropriate channels. Now, more actions in the strongest terms. as well as the members of Congress and We can – we must – be better than than ever, we need to demonstrate The Constitution explicitly sta in it— and was viciously attacked. this. strong leadership and work to outlines that federal elections are He died of injuries resulting from the Through some of our country’s restore trust in our election state legislatures’ responsibility, criminal mob. We honor his coura- darkest days, we’ve maintained a process through independent giving Congress a final check with geous service, mourn alongside his law peaceful transition of power. This audits, oversight and more. a provision to object to electors. enforcement colleagues and loved ones, year should be no different. We This much is clear: what I’ve said all along that we should and pray for comfort amid this senseless cannot flirt with undoing the very happened at the Capitol on many let our court system work, and loss. foundation of our Constitution different levels must never happen I supported a variety of legal We all, as Americans, deserved better and pretend that it will all work again. than what we experienced –– a disturb- ing, demoralizing and entirely avoidable episode. We must pray for healing, and we must pledge to demand better from NEWSPAPERS each other.  is incident cannot de ne us, but it must persuade us that choosing HAVE YOUR BACK a di erent and better course –– one that lives up to the high ideals which have reliably sustained the United States and inspired our exceptional story –– is the only path forward. 5

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 NEWS Newton County Times 5A

Courtesy of Nursing Home Walker Davis Bowles, 1995 – 2020 Roller-Christeson By WINNIE JAMES I would like to thank Walker Bowles, his siblings NaDean Hello friends and a lot of good folks 25, of North Little Bowles, Meleah Funeral Home family. Another year who donated for the Rock passed away Bowles, Olivia 519 N. Spring St., P.O. Box 100 has started. residents' Christmas. on 20 November Bowles, and a Harrison, Ark. 72602-0100 This morning, we Thanks to those who 2020. He was born sister-in-law Loren had banana splits! And, brought goodies and 9 February 1995, in Abercrombie; his (870) 741-3113 along with the regular gifts for the employees. Conway, Arkansas, grandfather, Thom- For funeral information, visit activities this week, we'll Everyone have a to Todd Bowles and as Niswonger; and www.rollerfuneralhomes.com have a Hat Contest. wonderful week! Laura Niswonger. a host of extended He was a lov- family and friends. Recent Deaths ing and supportive He was pre- Walker Bowles, 25, of North Little Rock, died Cormac the Llama husband, brother, ceded in death by Nov. 20 (2020). A memorial stone will be grandson, and his grandmothers, placed in Smith Cemetery. yields antibodies that friend. He loved Glenda Niswonger, playing video and Mabel Snider, Eddie Riddell, 64, of Vendor, died Sunday, Jan. may prove effective games, building, and his grandfather, 3 (2021). A memorial service will be held at science-fiction, Claude Bowles. a later time. Condolences can be left at: www. DiamondStateCremation.com. against COVID-19 magic and fantasy. A memo- Walker leaves be- rial stone will be Erma Rawlingson, 78, of Harrison, died hind his loving wife placed beside his Wednesday, Jan. 6 (2021). Graveside service of two years, Mi- Granny Glenda, in was at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Nail, Mon- kayla (Wilbarger) Smith Cemetery, day, Jan. 11, at 12 p.m. Arrangements were Bowles; his parents, Log Hall, Newton by Coffman Funeral Home. Todd Bowles and County, Arkansas, Peggy Roberts, 69, of Compton, died Saturday, Laura Niswonger; at a later date. Jan. 9 (2021). Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m, Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Holt Memorial Chapel, Harrison. A graveside service will be Peggy Roberts, 69, of Compton held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, at Alpe- Peggy Juanita Rob- Survivors include na Cemetery. erts, 69, of Compton, a son, Kevin Roberts, died at her home, of Western Grove; a DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PHOTO Saturday, Jan. 9 (2021). daughter, Traci Ohler, 78, of Harrison Nanobodies — produced by a llama named Cormac — Visitation will of Harrison; two Erma Rawlingson, appear to work well in either liquid or aerosol form, be from 6 to 8 sisters, Melva Erma Gene Rawling- Rocky A. Laughter and son, 78, of Harrison, James Milner Laughter; suggesting it could be inhaled to coat the lungs and p.m, Wednesday, Kichens, of Ma- Jan. 13, at Holt ples, Texas and died at Baxter a grandson, Ger- airways to protect a person’s lungs from infections. Memorial Cha- Rita Woodworth Regional Medi- ald Glen Golden, By SARAH MARSHALL pel, Harrison. A of Compton; 10 cal Center in III; a grand- UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY graveside service grandchildren; Mountain Home, daughter, Aman- Wednesday, Jan. da Laughter; a Researchers at the Uniformed Services University of will be held at five great-grand- 6 (2021). Grave- son-in-law, Ger- the Health Sciences recently identified pint-sized anti- 2 p.m., Thurs- children and a side service ald Glen Golden, bodies, or “nanobodies,” that could protect against CO- day, Jan. 14, at niece, Tammy was at Hickory II; a sister, Helen VID-19. At least one of these nanobodies — produced Alpena Cemetery. Ar- Haralson, of Comp- Grove Cem- Liggett and two by a llama named Cormac — also appears to work well rangements are under ton, who has been her etery in Nail, brothers, Larry in either liquid or aerosol form, suggesting it could also the direction of Holt caretaker for the last Monday, Jan. 11, at 12 and Ronnie Richardson. help protect a person’s lungs from infections. Memorial Chapel. couple years. p.m. Stanley Taylor Survivors include The study was led by Dr. David Brody, director The daughter of Pallbearers will be officiated. There was a daughter, Kimberly of USU’s Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative the late Melvin Earm her grandsons, Corey, no visitation. Arrange- Golden, of Claremore, Medicine, along with Thomas J. “T.J.” Esparza, a Henry and Agnes Francis Tye, Justin and Kae- ments were by Coffman Oklahoma; a brother, M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Mili- Barnes Woodworth, ton Roberts, Chase Funeral Home. JC Richardson; a tary Medicine employee working in support of CNRM. was born in Harrison, Ohler and Colton The daughter of the sister, Lavern Baugh- Both Esparza and Brody also work in the National April 4, 1951 Youngblood. late Henry and Frankie man; a half-sister, Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Neurological She was preceded Honorary pallbearers Viola (Roberson) Johnie; four grand- Disorders and Stroke . in death by a brother, will be Danny Ohler, Richardson was born in children and three Nanobodies are a type of antibody naturally pro- Devoe Woodworth; a Ronnie Woodworth, Deer, Dec. 29, 1942. great-grandchildren. duced by the immune systems of camelids, such as sister, Brenda Roberts Mark Faddis, Danny She was preceded Family and friends camels, alpacas and llamas. These proteins are about and a granddaughter, Woodworth and Gar- in death by two sons, served as pallbearers. a tenth of the weight of most human antibodies on Ariel Ohler. land Matlock. average. They can be isolated in the lab and essentially free-floating versions of the tips of the arms of heavy 64, of Vendor chain proteins, which form the backbone of a typical Eddie Riddell, Y-shaped human immunoglobulin antibody found Eddie Ray Riddell, mation.com in the blood. These tips recognize proteins on viruses, 64, of Vendor, died The son of Sammie bacteria and other invaders, also known as antigens. Sunday, Jan. 3 (2021). and Bertha Martin Therefore, they play a vital role in the immune system’s A memorial service Riddell was born in 311125 defenses. will be held at a later Harrison, Aug. 2, 1956. Nanobodies are also more stable, less expensive to time. Condolences Eddie leaves two produce and easier to engineer than typical antibodies. can be left at: www. children and many Therefore, they have been increasingly used for medi- DiamondStateCre- family and friends. cal research. 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6A Newton County Times NEWS Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Extension Corner: Is it emotional eating Gone, but not or physical hunger you are experiencing? By MARSHA HORTON With the past year we have had, want one brand and flavor of chip. forgotten: Newton County Agent, FCS there are many who may be experi- True hunger, on the other hand, Do you find yourself eating even encing emotional eating. Triggers for tends to leave you more flexible. You Lester Cavender, creator of Cavender’s when you aren’t hungry? Food is a emotional eating may include, but may have preferences in the brand of source of nourishment, but food can certainly aren’t limited to: unem- chips you want, but you are open to All-Purpose Greek Seasoning also be used to alleviate loneliness, ployment, financial pressure, health other flavors. The goal is simply to be depression, boredom, anger, and problems, stress at home, relation- fed in true hunger situations. From The Encyclopedia of Arkansas even happiness. If you found yourself ship conflicts, work stress and/or Now that you know what emo- eating after experiencing one of the fatigue. tional eating is, how do we fight it? https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ above, and you weren’t hungry, this There are ways we can identify There are no quick fixes. It takes time Cavenders-Greek-Seasoning-6923/ is called emotional eating. eating due to emotions instead of and effort. Some suggestions offered Lester “Spike” Cavender of Harrison (Boone Emotional eating is a way people hunger. Your eating has a trigger: by professionals include keeping a County) created Cavender’s All-Purpose Greek attempt to try and make themselves You’re stressed with telecommut- food journal. Keep notes of what Seasoning with his son Ronald Stephen Cavender in feel better and gain a sense of wellbe- ing, homeschooling or your boss time, how you were feeling and what the late 1960s. It was adapted from a recipe by a Greek ing. Often people eat what we refer criticized you. Your home Wi-Fi is you ate. Did you just get a stress- friend of Cavender’s who was a chef. For many years, to as “comfort foods” when doing not strong enough for everyone to ful email from work and you find the seasoning was shared only with their friends and this. This type of eating can sabotage accomplish what is expected of them. yourself going to the refrigerator? family until they began selling it in 1969. Since 1978, weight loss and increase weight gain. Your first response to a stressful or Learning this can help redirect your Cavender’s All Purpose Greek Seasoning has been Generally, any benefit you get otherwise challenging situation is to eating to another behavior such as manufactured and sold by the S-C Seasoning Com- from emotional eating, is usually head to the kitchen. Physical hunger taking a walk. pany, Inc. In May 1988, the company moved from short lived. It becomes a habit to help makes itself known because some If your emotional eating is due to its original location to a larger facility in Harrison. cope with both positive and negative time has passed since your last meal, stress, what can you do to curb that? By 2015, a third generation of the Cavender family emotions. The emotional problem most likely four hours or so. Yoga, Tai-chi, walking, journaling, was producing and selling their world-famous Greek or situation is never addressed; food, Your hunger comes on fast: In doodling, anything that can help seasoning. instead is used to soothe emotions. emotional eating your mind and keep you calm can help. These tactics Lester Robert “Spike” Cavender was born in Coo- It’s also not uncommon to look back mouth guide you. You might tell can help redirect you away from per, Delta County, Texas, on September 3, 1913, the and regret food choices that you yourself, if I can have one piece of emotional eating. second of five children of William John Cavender and made when your feelings (not your chocolate, I’ll feel better. One minute The next time you get a sudden Lula Reedy Pemelton Cavender. Growing up in Texas stomach) directed what you ate. you’re going about your business, the food craving, try to decide, is it real and Oklahoma, Cavender led a colorful life as a wild Learning to distinguish emotional next, you are starving. Real hunger hunger or emotional hunger? A well- game hunter and entrepreneur. In 1940, Cavender eating from true hunger can help is rooted in the stomach. It rumbles balanced diet following MyPlate and moved to Arkansas, first working in Benton (Saline raise awareness so that you can take slightly. An hour later, it growls. Your the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- County). Cavender married Katherine Sarita Sim- effective steps to deal with emotional body sends you steady, progressive cans will keep your body nourished mons on January 5, 1941, in Lonoke County. Their eating next time you are faced with clues that you need to eat. and properly fueled. Treats occasion- son Ronald Stephen (Steve) Cavender was born on it. You can’t wait to eat: You’re ally are ok, but emotional eating can November 19, 1943, in Little Rock (Pulaski County). Emotional hunger comes on sud- looking for anything to eat in that lead to bad habits that can be hard The family moved to the Ozark Mountains, where denly, feels like it needs to be satisfied moment. However, with physical to break. If you have tried self-help Cavender ran root beer stands and a Honda motor- instantly, makes you crave specific hunger, you would like to eat soon, options and still can’t get control of cycle shop. In the 1950s, Cavender and his wife oper- foods. It isn’t satisfied with a full but you also know that you can wait. your emotional eating, you should ated the Well-Worth Dime Store in Harrison at 116 stomach. It triggers feeling of guilt, For example, having dinner in the seek professional help. N. Willow. The store was destroyed by the Crooked powerlessness, or shame. Whereas late afternoon instead of waiting to For more information, contact the Creek Flood on May 7, 1961, but was later reopened in physical hunger comes on gradu- join your family for dinner. Newton County Extension Office, the same place. ally. You’re in no hurry to eat. There The last emotional eating is an 446-2240. The Arkansas Coopera- While in Texas, Cavender and his brother Lowell are lots of appealing options but the example of one food item. You want tive Extension Service is an equal op- had befriended a Greek chef who ran a popular steak hunger stops when you are full. It chips, and only chips. In fact, it might portunity, equal access and affirma- house. The chef there cooked with a special seasoning doesn’t leave you feeling as guilty. even be so specific that you only tive action institution. mix, the ingredients of which were a closely guarded secret. Reportedly, when Cavender was 17, his Greek friend in Texas died and willed his seasoning recipe to Cavender. On July 4, 1968, Cavender and son Steve sold their As life goes by first two batches of “Spike’s Secret Stuff” to the only By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE like the police force that was there had been told to not two stores in Harrison at the time. Each man chipped This has been quite a week. Watching our boys and do anything to the mob! I think the FBI are looking in $258 to make their first batch in a washtub on their girls play Tennessee was almost too much to take! The into that same thought. I was ashamed to see the man back porch. The name “Spike’s Secret Stuff” was later boys final score was 74 to 79, with them coming out who made sure everyone saw him sitting in in Pelosi’s changed to Cavender’s because the name “Spike’s” was on top. Then the next game was the girls and the score office was from Gravette, Arkansas. He is now in FBI taken by another brand. On July 4, 1970, the Caven- was 73 to 88, in their favor. By the 9th, we were ready custody in Little Rock. Quoting from a news article ders mixed their first commercial batch and sold it to for the men to win playing Georgia. The final score was from the AR Dem Gazette, “he is just one of many that local stores across northern Arkansas. The following 69 to 99, in our favor. I was sure we would go ahead will be arrested. Steven M. D’Antuono, assistant direc- September, Cavender entered his product in the Dal- and shoot the final shot to take the score to 100, but tor in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office, said las Trade Mart in Texas, where it attracted the atten- no. On Sunday afternoon the girls played Texas A & M the Capitol is “one of the most iconic buildings in our tion of sales representatives and food brokers. for a loss to them with a score of 74 to 73. I thought we country and a symbol of the Constitution. “Its destruc- On September 25, 1978, the S-C Seasoning Compa- were going to get that last shot, but just couldn’t do it. tion will not be tolerated,” he said. ny was incorporated. By April 1978, the washtub was If you enjoy basketball, then you are probably enjoying Seeing all these people following Trump makes me replaced by a concrete mixer with a stainless steel tub the games because we really do have great players. We think of kids who need friends and a mission to accom- in place of its original iron tub. By May 1985, Caven- have a couple of games this week, men on the 13th and plish which quite often is what makes up our gangs. To der’s was reportedly shipping about ninety-six percent women on the 14th. be a part of something is important no matter what the of its product out of state. Finding widespread suc- This was a week of sadness. Our outgoing president goal is. cess, Cavender’s seasoning was sold across the United invited a large number of his followers to Washington My sister, Patty, had to go to the Springdale hospital States and in Europe, Mexico, Canada, Australia, D.C. to hear him in a rally to rush into the U. S. Capitol due to extreme pain in her back. They are doing tests to Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. while the members of Congress were finalizing the find out how to treat it. Hopefully, she will be out of the In May 1988, Cavender’s moved from its original votes to announce Joe Biden as the next President of hospital soon. All of her kids have joined in to help out location to a larger facility on Industrial Park Road the United States. Many of the people who came to be at home with Bob and the dog, Maggie. in Harrison. In 1991, a salt-free version of Cavender’s a part of this event were dressed out in weird garb to go We must get serious with this pandemic. It seems Greek seasoning was added to the product line. In the into the Capitol to do damage. Some looked like they like we are going to have to stay home more, stay away twenty-first century, S-C Seasoning Company manu- were there to do harm to the members of Congress from everyone, wash more carefully, and really wear factures four to five tons of Cavender’s All Purpose gathered there to do their work. Five people died due our mask and wear it correctly! I see so many people Greek Seasoning daily for distribution in all fifty states to this mess. I understand the policeman was knocked who think they are wearing a mask, but they don’t have and Canada. By 2015, the company was being run by out with a fire extinguisher and then beaten with the their nose covered. My thinking is that when a covid 19 Lisa Cavender and her sister Cara Wohlgemuth, the United States flag poles. I could not believe how easily test is done it is through the nose. The virus must be in granddaughters of Spike Cavender, and had about a they were able to enter the Capitol. That makes me the nose so it MUST be covered to contain the germ. ten-person staff working out of a 10,000-square-foot concerned with foreign powers doing the same! It felt Have a great week! facility in Harrison. The original family store on Wil- low in Harrison is used as a small gift shop. Spike Cavender died in 1992. His wife Katherine died in 1983, and their son Steve died in 2008. 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The Greenwood native walked and Georgia’s Bulldogs each believed they onto the Razorback football squad in 2016 and worked his could run themselves out of 2-game SEC way into the starting lineup this past season where skids Saturday a ernoon at Walton Arena. he was voted consensus fi rst-team All-SEC. Running a 56-32 second half a er up CONTRIBUTED PHOTO six intermission, Coach Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks ran, 99-69 over, through and past the Bulldogs. e Razorbacks improved to 10-2 overall and evened their SEC record to 2-2 a er SEC losses to Missouri here and at Tennessee and next hit the SEC road Wednesday at LSU and next Saturday at Alabama. Coach Tom Crean’s Bulldogs ran out of second half steam falling to 7-3 overall, 0-3 in the SEC. “When you play an up and down team you By NATE ALLEN by the American Football have a choice,” Musselman said. “ e choice is do you slow the game down and make it [email protected] Past Burlsworth Trophy Winners Coaches Association) in more of a halfcourt game or do you open it up SPRINGDALE — 2019 Kenny Willekes DE Michigan State 2020 and was consensus and make it a track meet? Over in our locker Among  nalists Grant 2018 Hunter Renfrow WR Clemson  rst-team All-SEC. Mor- Morgan, the University 2017 Luke Falk QB Washington State room we had big signs that said ‘Win the gan led the SEC in tackles Race!’ So we were putting our track shoes on.” of Arkansas Razorbacks 2016 Baker May eld QB Oklahoma (111) which ranked second senior linebacker from 2015 Baker May eld QB Oklahoma Basketball freshmen Moses Moody of Little nationally, and includes 19 Rock, Jacksonville’s Davonte “Devo” Davis Greenwood, Brigham Uni- 2014 Justin Hardy WR East Carolina tackles in Arkansas’ 33-21 versity junior receiver Dax 2013 Jared Abbrederis WR Wisconsin and Jaylin Williams of Fort Smith Northside victory over Ole Miss in could have  t in with Arkansas Track Coach Milne and University of 2012 Matt McGloin QB Penn State Oxford, Miss. Pittsburgh Panthers senior Chris Bucknam’s defending SEC Indoor 2011 Austin Davis QB Southern Mississippi Morgan was twice center Jimmy Morrissey, champion Razorbacks the way they outran 2010 Sean Bedford C Georgia Tech honored as the Bronko Morrissey was voted Mon- Georgia Saturday. Nagurski and Chuck day the 11th winner of the “ e three of them were fantastic,” Burlsworth Award is given Burlsworth Trophy. a graduate student since Bednarik Awards Players Musselman said. to the nation’s best player Because of COVID-19 2019, brought imposing of the Week. Moody, bouncing back from a career low concerns, the trophy was who began his career as a credentials o an All- Morgan has said he six points at Tennessee, scored a game-high awarded virtually in lieu of walk-on. American 2020 season fol- intends to use the NCAA’s 25 on Georgia. the customary banquet. Morrissey, Pitt’s 4-year lowing lettering 2017-2019 2020 option because how Davis, starting in place of recently Named in honor of the starting center a er as a reserve a er redshirt- COVID-19 disrupted struggling junior guard Desi Sills, “was late Brandon Burlsworth, redshirting as a 2016 fresh- ing as a 2016 freshman everyone’s 2020 fall sports phenomenal,” Musselman said. the Razorbacks o ensive man walk-on and was All- walk-on. seasons, to return in 2021 Davis scored 20 points, grabbed seven lineman from Harrison ACC in 2018 and in 2019 Starting Arkansas’ nine as a senior for Coach Sam rebounds, dished six assists vs. three beginning his University did not yield a sack. of 10 games before missing Pittman’s Razorbacks. turnovers, made two steals and guarded of Arkansas career as an Academically Mor- the season  nale with a Milne, a sophomore Georgia’s best player, guard Sahvir Wheeler. overweight 1994 walk-on rissey is a graduate student knee injury from which he reserve in 2019, 21 catches Wheeler scored 14 but wielded little and concluding in 1998 as in Pittsburgh’s School of had recovered and was set for 285 yards and 2 second-half impact. a consensus football and Business, and is a semi - to play in the COVID-19 touchdowns, emerged in “I thought he (Davis) did a great job on academic All-American nalist for the William V./ cancelled Texas Bowl 2020 to record 100 receiv- Wheeler,” Musselman said. “Wheeler is as fast NFL dra ed by the In- Campbell Trophy awarded game against TCU, Mor- ing yards or better in six as any player in our league. Devo did a great dianapolis Colts shortly the nation’s top football- gan is the only of three games while for the season job of following the game plan, not over- before dying in a tragic scholar athlete.  nalists to be voted an All- catching 70 passes for 1,118 gambling and not being overanxious and just automobile accident, the Pre-med major Morgan, American (second-team yards and 8 touchdowns. trying to keep Wheeler in front which was the reason he was in then lineup. And o ensively he was phenomenal for us.” Really phenomenal given what was and wasn’t planned. Hogs won coaching challenge “We didn’t run a play for him and he goes Coming into the 2020 college against the team that is playing science, but the four schools are 9 of 14 from the  eld,” Musselman said. “And football season, there was no hope for the national championship on ranking from 7-10 by sources in the Moses was great as well — 9 of 15 from the for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Monday — provided Ohio State SEC.  eld and 5 of 5 from the line.” e team returned will play. Arkansas’ recruiting placement Williams, 6-10, came o the bench quickly a few players with Arkansas beats was hurt some by the fact that the a er the game’s start and a er the second valuable playing Ole Miss a er Hogs signed linemen. O ensive half’s outset. He’s faster and more athletic experience and we hired making the Rebels linemen are very, very important than 7-3 starting center Connor Vanover and a coach, Sam Pittman, look silly. in the game, but they are not the did his part running Georgia ragged. that was given a C- Of course, we glamour positions in recruiting. ough fouling out, Williams in his 19:31 ranking by CBS Sports. losing to Missouri Quarterbacks, receivers, running led Arkansas with nine rebounds, helping the ings didn’t look a er a last second backs are the glory positions that Hogs outrebound the Dogs, 40-30, blocked very optimistic for the  eld goal a er elevate recruiting rankings. a shot and set up to take two key charges on program. leading most of the 247 Sports ranked Ole Miss Georgia sixth-man forward Andy Garcia. e Razorbacks day. We also did as the seventh best recruiting “Jaylin Williams, phenomenal on the glass,” Musselman said. “Phenomenal. Four were looking for a head Jeff Brasel this with a backup 2021 class in the SEC. Arkansas coach, but so was Ole quarterback. was eighth; Missouri ninth; and o ensive rebounds, nine total rebounds for [email protected] Miss, Mississippi State So, on the  eld of Mississippi State 10th. us, in 19 minutes. And plus 29 when he’s on and then Missouri. play, Arkansas won Nationally, the 247 group ranked the  oor. I thought Jaylin was awesome.” Arkansas had courted Lane the coaching search from last year. Mississippi State 35th; Missouri Williams scored just two points but the Ki n and Hog Nation thought it Let’s look at  nishing in the 27th; Arkansas 20th; and Ole Miss Hogs didn’t need him scoring to prevail. was a done deal. Ki n would be a league race. 18th. For aside from Moody’s 25 and Davis’ 20, Razorback. Missouri  nished 5-5, Ole Miss Rivals had the same four schools Musselman’s men netted 15 points each from Ki n sized up the situation 4-5 and Mississippi State and ranked 7-10 in the SEC with graduate transfer starting forward Vance in Fayetteville and then bolted to Arkansas 3-7. Arkansas and Missouri changing Jackson, 4 of 5 treys, and graduate transfer Oxford and Mississippi. Misery plays in the East and had places. All four schools were top 25 starting point guard Jalen Tate, a double- Mississippi State hired Mike an easy schedule. in the nation. double with 10 assists vs. one turnover while Leach. Leach is the king of one- e other three teams play in the Overall, I feel that Arkansas did gathering four rebounds, and 12 o the bench liners in the coaching world. He West. Ole Miss had South Carolina the best job recruiting of the four points from guard JD Notae. probably writes dad jokes on the and Vanderbilt as well as Kentucky schools. Musselman lauded the “li ” Jackson side. on the schedule. Who cares about my rankings? recently has provided  lling for injured Missouri hired Eli Drinkwitz, Mississippi State got Vanderbilt, No one. starting forward Justin Smith. who is a graduate of Alma High Kentucky and Georgia while Am I a homer? Probably. Of Tate, Musselman marveled, “Today he School. Arkansas played Florida, Georgia, But when you throw both was great. e 15 and 10, those numbers are All of the football experts stated Tennessee. Tennessee schools (Vandy and hard to get in a 40-minute college game. You that Arkansas had the fourth best e schedule did not favor UT), both Mississippi schools, know he spearheaded our o ensive attack.” hire in the group. Arkansas. It was one of the top Kentucky, Missouri and South Sills, the junior mainstay whose 23 points Each team just completed a 10 toughest schedules in college Carolina together, the Hogs can led Arkansas’ SEC opening victory at season and where do we stand? football. e o ciating did not technically be considered one of the Auburn, but “discombobulated” his last two Leach and Mississippi State favor Arkansas in two contests this schools in the top half of the SEC. games, Musselman said, looked more his old opened the season with a win over year. One to the point of taking a I may be grasping at straws, but I self coming o the bench with eight points, the defending national champions win away from the Hogs and one so want Arkansas to be important  ve boards, two assists and a steal in 22:54. in LSU. may have e ected the outcome. in the SEC. “We just wanted Desi to be comfortable,” Arkansas then defeats So I guess that Missouri wins Je Brasel is the sports editor of Musselman said. “We wanted him to relax. I Mississippi State the next week. the conference  nish portion of the the Newton County Times. E-mail thought he was so great last year o the bench Ole Miss just came o a loss to pageant. him at sports@newtoncountytimes. for us and I thought he kind of got into his Alabama before playing Arkansas. Now, who recruited better? com or follow him at twitter.com/ groove a er the  rst couple minutes of the e Rebels had 647 yards of o ense Recruiting is not an exact je  ra sel . game.” See HOGS, 8A 8

8A Newton County Times SPORTS Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Morgan selected Walter Camp All-American; five Razorbacks earn Phil Steele honors By UA lineman Ty Clary (fourth coaches’ and AP All-SEC first SEC second team by both the Marshall was the only COMMUNICATIONS team). team recognition. coaches’ and AP. Hog defender to start all FAYETTEVILLE – Morgan is tied for the Burks is ranked fourth in Catalon is the only FBS 10 regular season games, Arkansas redshirt senior nation’s lead, averaging the SEC and 18th nationally player to make 95+ tackles totaling 35 tackles, 6.5 tackles linebacker Grant Morgan 12.3 tackles per game while with 820 receiving yards, with three interceptions this for loss, 1.0 sack, one forced has been named to the ranking second in the placed sixth in the league season and the first SEC fumble and four quarterback prestigious Walter Camp FBS and tops in the SEC with 5.7 receptions per freshman since Tennessee’s hurries. According to Pro All-America second team, with 111 total tackles. The game and seventh with Eric Berry in 2007 to have Football Focus, the senior becoming just the 16th Greenwood, Ark. native also seven touchdowns. Against at least 86 stops and three captain led the SEC in both Razorback in school history added five passes broken up, Missouri, the Warren, Ark. picks. The dynamic defensive run-defense grade (80.8) to garner recognition from two quarterback hurries, native made 10 catches for back leads all FBS freshmen and run stops (20). His 633 the nation’s oldest college one interception return for a a career-high 206 receiving with 99 total tackles while snaps played led SEC interior football All-America team. touchdown, 2.0 sacks and a yards, the third-best single- also posting 2.0 tackles for defensive lineman. Marshall Hunter Henry was the last team-leading 7.5 tackles for game mark in program loss, two forced fumbles and made all 6.5 tackles for loss Hog to earn All-America loss to his season stat line. history. The sophomore is one fumble recovery. His 9.9 in six consecutive games and status from the organization The former walk-on recorded tied for sixth in the FBS with tackles per game lead all FBS forced a fumble against No. 1 in 2015. two 19-tackle games against six games of 90+ receiving freshmen and rank fourth Alabama. The AP named him Additionally, Morgan is Ole Miss and LSU, becoming yards. Burks scored a among all SEC players. He All-SEC second team. joined by redshirt freshman the first SEC player to do touchdown in three straight made a career-best 16 tackles Clary played in eight safety Jalen Catalon (third so in a single season since games against Ole Miss, against LSU, and totaled five games this year, including team) and sophomore wide LSU’s Kevin Minter in 2012. Texas A&M and Tennessee, games of 12 or more tackles, starting the last seven games receiver Treylon Burks Against Ole Miss, Morgan totaling four during that second in the country behind of the season on the offensive (honorable mention) as became the second FBS player stretch, catching two TDs Morgan. Catalon became the line, making five starts at Phil Steele All-American since 2000 to total 15 or against the Aggies. This first Hog to intercept passes right guard and two at center. selections. Morgan (first more tackles with 3.0 tackles season, Burks is one of just in back-to-back games when Clary earned a 74.7 run team), Catalon (first team), for loss and an interception four FBS players to post 130+ he did so against LSU and blocking grade from PFF, and Burks (second team) are return for a touchdown. receiving yards and 40+ Florida. He has also been which ranks inside the top 25 accompanied on Phil Steele’s He is the only FBS player rushing yards in the same named to The Athletic’s among SEC offensive lineman All-SEC Teams by redshirt this season to record six game when he made 11 grabs Freshman All-America first that played over 400 total senior defensive lineman games of at least 12 tackles. for 137 yards and ran four team. Catalon earned AP All- snaps. He allowed just two Jonathan Marshall (third Morgan has earned AFCA times for 46 yards against Ole SEC first team and coaches’ sacks and four quarterback team) and senior offensive All-America second team and Miss. He was named All- All-SEC second team honors. hurries all season. HOGS: Jones continues work on coaching staff at A-State By ARKAN- among the top three 2018 and excelled, hitting Mount Ida College ing 73 tackles, 3.0 tackles From 1A SAS STATE teams in the Big 12 each 16 field goals to tie for (Mass.), coaching the for loss, one interception Razorbacks Davis COMMUNICATIONS season. Iowa State ap- sixth on ISU’s single- tight ends and fullbacks and 11 pass breakups. and Moody, each JONESBORO – Ar- peared in the 2020 Big season list. He began his in 2011. Meanwhile, Ole Miss with a dozen first kansas State head football 12 Championship game career making his first Hauser was a wide graduate transfer Cam half points, and coach Butch Jones an- and is listed 10th in the eight field goal attempts, receiver at Wesleyan Ordway started all 12 Bulldogs Wheeler nounced two additions to College Football Playoff the fifth-best string in University (Conn.). A games while tallying 34 and forward the Red Wolves’ coaching (CFP) rankings, while school history. four-year letterwinner tackles, 4.5 tackles for Toumani Camara, staff on Thursday, includ- also posting a 9-3 record Hauser directed Mike and three-year starter, loss, eight pass breakups, 10 first-half points ing special teams coordi- that included a 34-17 vic- Gundy’s special teams he caught 20 passes two interceptions, one each, dominated a nator Steve Hauser and tory over Oregon in the units at Oklahoma State for 194 yards and two fumble recovery and a fast-paced first half secondary coach Dalton Orange Bowl. from 2016-17 as a gradu- touchdowns as a junior. sack. that Arkansas led, Hilliard. Kene Nwangwu was ate assistant. The Cow- He earned his bachelor’s His first recruiting 43-37. Both coaching veter- tabbed an All-Big 12 boys thrived on special degree from Wesleyan in class with the Skyhawks Camara, ans at the collegiate level, Honorable Mention selec- teams under Hauser’s 2011. boasted a talented group finishing with 15 Hauser and Hilliard join tion as a kick returner direction, ranking ninth Hilliard spent the last of defensive backs, rank- points but limited the Red Wolves after most in 2020 as the Cyclones nationally in blocked two seasons at Tennessee- ing as the No. 1 DB re- by foul trouble recently spending 2020 ranked 11th in the nation punts (2) in 2017. Kicker Martin, serving as the cruiting class in the OVC scored Georgia’s with the Iowa State and in the stat with a 26.8- Matt Ammendola was defensive pass game coor- and top-five nationally. first eight points Tennessee-Martin pro- yard average per attempt. also seventh nationally in dinator each year and the Headlining the talented and had the grams, respectively. Walk-on kicker Con- field goals made per game cornerbacks coach in 2019 group was Anthony Pros- Bulldog until Davis, Hauser served as a spe- nor Assalley was a special (1.77). before being elevated to pere, who ranked as the first with 3-point cial teams analyst from teams star in 2019, con- In 2016, OSU had six secondary coach in 2020. nation’s No. 1 defensive play off an add one 2018-20 at Iowa State, necting on 78.9 percent of blocked kicks to rank “We’re excited that back recruit signed in the ad then a bucket ate but also spent time with his field goals (15-19) for fourth nationally and its Coach Hilliard and his FCS for the 2020 class. 16:32 put Arkansas Oklahoma State (2012-13, the fourth-best season clip punt return defense ended wife, Katrina, are part of Before UT Martin, up 9-8. 2016-17), the Cleveland in school history. the season second-best in our Red Wolves fam- Hilliard was on staff at The first half Browns (2014-15), Yale Iowa State recorded the nation (0.94). Vincent ily,” said Jones. “Coach UCLA, where he served lead changed (2012) and Mount Ida one of its best seasons in Taylor led the nation with Hilliard is an individual as a defensive and special seven times with College (2011) prior to school history in 2018, four blocked kicks and who is a student of the teams analyst for a Arkansas peaked at coming to A-State. posting an 8-5 record punter Zach Sinor ranked game, coaches with great season after spending 41-32 on a Davis to “We’re excited to wel- while breaking the school 31st nationally in punting energy and has a strong the previous two seasons Desi Sills basket at come Coach Hauser and record at the time for con- average (42.8). knowledge base of the as a defensive graduate 1:12. his wife, Kayla, and their ference wins in a season The Cowboys posted fundamentals and details assistant from 2015-17. Andy Garcia daughter, Elena, into the (six) and collecting their a pair of 10-3 seasons, of what it takes to per- As a graduate assistant, totaled five points Arkansas State foot- best conference finish in were ranked in the top-15 form in the back end of he spent time at all major on an and-one ball family,” said Jones. 40 years (T3rd). in the final AP polls and our defense.” position groups on the 3-point play and “Special teams are an The Cyclones had a won two bowl games in While UT Martin did defensive side of the ball two free throws integral part of the overall number of players excel Hauser’s last two years in not play a fall football at linebacker, defensive before Davis scored philosophy and culture of on special teams in 2018, Stillwater. He also served schedule in 2020, Hill- line and the secondary. with two seconds our football program and including Nwangwu as in Offensive Quality Con- iard’s first season with Additionally, he heavi- left. Coach Hauser possesses a Second Team All-Big trol and Offensive Staff the program saw the ly assisted in recruiting – Georgia cut the all the qualities that it will 12 choice after leading Assistant positions with Skyhawks rank first in the specifically in the Hawaii six-point lead to take to coordinate all our the league and ranking the program in 2013 and Ohio Valley Conference region. On game days he five at 18:57 of the special teams units. He 12th nationally in kick- 2012, respectively. (OVC) in pass defense served as the defensive second half. has vast experiences and off return average (26.8 Between his two stints efficiency while also pac- signal caller and helped By 14:23 a Moody a knowledge base that has ypr). Tarique Milton at Oklahoma State, the ing the league in scoring with halftime adjust- trey extended a been built over time at a was also one of the best Harrisville, R.I., native defense (19.5 avg.). ments and tendencies. 12-0 Razorbacks number of high-profile punt returners in the Big worked in the Cleveland The Skyhawks ranked Prior to his time at run running places.” 12, ranking third in the Browns personnel depart- third in the league with 13 UCLA, he spent a year the Bulldogs to During his three years conference with a 12.67 ment for two seasons interceptions and led the as the defensive backs oblivion. in Ames, the Cyclones average per attempt. (2014-15). conference with three de- coach and special teams qualified for three bowl Assalley took over His first collegiate fensive touchdowns and coordinator at Punahou games and finished placekicking duties in coaching job was at a plus-5 turnover margin. High School (Hawaii). The corners boasted an After his collegiate impressive coverage stat, career, Hilliard signed allowing zero touch- as an undrafted free downs against conference agent with the Chicago opponents. Bears in 2013. Follow- As the corners coach ing his stint in the NFL, in 2019, Hilliard coached he played professional All-OVC performer Da- football in Italy, leading Vonte Maura, who earned Seamen Milano to the all-conference second team’s first Italian Super team honors after tally- Bowl in 20 years. 577506z

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 NEWS Newton County Times 11A

...his term in the White House! Today the new President begins...

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I love flying over all the events! dential Inaugura 2021 On January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden will esi tio become our country’s 46th president. That Pr n date, Inauguration Day, is when a newly experience elected president officially takes office. 7 President Biden’s first day will be very busy – married full of speeches, services, parades, parties 3 Vice President speaking family and dancing. political 13 12 Photo: U.S. Senate Senate Read the clues to fill in the crossword: 5 10. Joe and Nelia had 1. Joseph Robinette ______Jr. was born in 6 4 three ______. Scranton, PA, on November 20,1942. 8 11. In 1972, at just 29 2. As a child, Joe stuttered. He practiced Biden firm years old, Joe ran to represent football oldest 2 ______by reciting poems in front of a mirror. Delaware in the U.S. ______15 3. When Joe was 13, his family moved to lawyer and won. Mayfield, ______, so his dad could 12. That same year, the Biden family find work. 14 suffered a ______when Joe’s 4. Joe attended a private high school, but wife and daughter died in 1 16 he had to wash windows and weed gardens Delaware children a car accident. 9 13. Joe served as a Senator. In 2008 to help his ______afford the tuition. President he was elected ______under 5. In high school, Joe played ______. 10 tragedy 6. Later, Joe studied history and ______Photo: U.S. Senate President Obama, and served for two terms. 14. Joe helped President Obama by sharing science at the University of Delaware. 11 7. While on spring break, he met Nelia Hunter, ideas from his political ______. whom he ______a few years later. 15. In 2020, Biden accepted the nomination as the Democratic candidate for ______. 8. After graduating from college, Joe studied On Inauguration Day, Kamala Harris will 16. In 2021, at age 78 years old, Joe Biden law and became a ______. become the first woman – and person of is the ______person ever inaugurated 9. After the family moved back to Delaware, color – to become a U.S. Vice President. Joe started his own law ______. as U.S. President !

My name is Andrew Jackson. When I became President in 1829, things did not go so smoothly. People forced their way A Packed Schedule! into the White House. They stood on furniture in muddy boots. They broke glasses and plates. I left to spend the night in a hotel!

These events usually take place on Inauguration Day for a President-elect and his family. Match each event to its description:

A. New President and First Lady escort former President and First Lady from the Capitol. 1. Wreath Laying Ceremony B. President-elect gives an oath pledging to serve the American people. This is the moment when the President-elect becomes the President! 2. Vice President’s C. Vice President-elect gives oath to uphold American values. Swearing-In ceremony D. Many groups in Washington D.C. hold fancy celebrations in the evening. 3. President’s Swearing-In ceremony 4. Inaugural Address When Presidents E. This is held after ceremonies are over; more people are expected to attend this than any change, we shift other event; balloons and confetti will rain onto the streets. 5. Departure of the outgoing President things in and out F. President and Vice President go to a religious service at Washington National Cathedral. 6. Inaugural Luncheon of the White House in about five hours! G. President-elect visits Arlington National Cemetery, lays flowers to honor fallen soldiers. 7. Inaugural Parade H. Food prepared to the taste of incoming President; served to politicians, family and friends. 8. Inaugural Balls White House Moving I. After being sworn in, new President speaks to the American people of future plans. 9. National Prayer Service

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12A Newton County Times NEWS Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Economic Update Breakfast to feature Dr. Quincy Krosby

Dr. Quincy Krosby, via Zoom. Attendees will diplomat, serving in Chief Market Strategist have the option to attend in Washington and United of Prudential Financial, person or via Zoom. In- States embassies abroad, Inc. will be the speaker person attendance is limited including a posting as energy Wednesday, January 27, to 30 tickets. Tickets to attaché at the U.S. Embassy 2021, in the North Arkansas attend in person are available in London. In addition to College Economic Update at $15 each and can be numerous assignments at Breakfast Series. The purchased online at http:// the U.S. Department of event, sponsored by The bit.ly/1PCPNDR (make State, she served as Assistant Point Financial Group and reference in Comments box Secretary of Commerce, Porterfield & Company CPA, at bottom) or by contacting and represented the United PLLC, and North Arkansas Rodney Arnold at (870) States to the International College will be held in the 391-3229. Seating will be Monetary Fund, positions John Paul Hammerschmidt limited, and reservations will which require confirmation Conference Center on the be required to attend. Zoom by the U.S. Senate. college’s south campus in attendees will receive their Quincy studied at the Harrison. invitation via email prior to Dr. Quincy Krosby London School of Economics A prepared breakfast the event. global macro-economic strategist at Deutsche Bank where she earned her will be served starting at 7 Dr. Quincy Krosby is environment and financial asset management. She also master’s and doctoral a.m. in the JPH Conference Prudential Financials’ markets. Previously, Quincy held global markets positions degrees. She is frequently Center. The program starts Chief Market Strategist. In was the chief investment at Credit Suisse and Barings. quoted in the financial at 7:30 a.m. Dr. Krosby’s this capacity, she provides strategist at The Hartford, Before coming to Wall press and appears often on presentation will be presented a perspective on the and global investment Street, she was a U.S. business television. NARMC Westerman announces staff changes WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. ing for the Natural State! – and was Committee. Rossi is coming to Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) an- instrumental in writing the Tril- Westerman’s office after serving as welcomes Dr. nounced that his communications lion Trees Act. Rebekah stepped in the legislative director for Rep. Kay director, Rebekah Hoshiko, and to manage my local and national Granger (R-Texas). She was also his senior legislative assistant, Will media, online presence, internal previously the deputy chief of staff Arnold Smith Layden, will be leaving his personal office communications and all other and legislative director for Rep. Rob office to join the House Committee public relations. They’ve served my Woodall (R-Ga.). North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on Natural Resources. Westerman’s office and the Fourth District of Hoshiko came to Westerman’s (NARMC) welcomes Dr. Arnold Smith, radiation legislative director, Jefferson Dem- Arkansas exceptionally well and I office in January 2019, having oncologist to The Claude Parrish Cancer Center. ing, will also be leaving the personal know they will apply this same work formerly worked as the deputy press “We office and moving out West. Claire ethic to their new positions. I’m also secretary for the House Committee are very Nance is taking the communica- thrilled to welcome Janet and Claire on Natural Resources. She will be excited tions director role and Janet Rossi is to my team! They both have impres- returning to the committee to serve to wel- taking the legislative director role. sive resumes and experience in gov- as the communications director. come Dr. Westerman issued the following ernment work, and I know they’ll be Nance will be moving to Wester- Smith statement: wonderful resources as we continue man’s personal office from the to The “Since the first day I was sworn to abide in love, compete to win and White House, where she was a gov- Claude in to Congress, I’ve had a motto succeed through service.” ernment communications advisor. Parrish hanging on my office wall: abide Background Layden was also previously with Cancer in love, compete to win, succeed Deming was born and raised the House Committee on Natural Center,” through service. I’m blessed to have in El Dorado, Ark., and worked as Resources, and came to Wester- NARMC incredible staff who carry out this a field director for the Republican man’s office in 2018 to take on his Presi- mission each and every day. Jef- Party during Westerman’s first natural resources and agriculture dent and ferson has been my longest-serving congressional campaign. He started legislative issues. Layden drafted CEO staff member, coming to my office in Westerman’s office as a legisla- much of the Trillion Trees Act, said. “He from the campaign trail and work- tive assistant, and later became the which President Donald Trump will be a ing his way up to eventually lead my legislative director and deputy chief later mentioned in the 2020 State of great ad- legislative team. Will has handled of staff, handling foreign affairs the Union address. He will be re- dition to all my natural resources issues – an and the legislative portfolio for the turning to the committee to be the our team important role for someone work- Transportation and Infrastructure deputy staff director of outreach. and will Dr. Arnold Smith, help us radiation oncologist meet our mission of providing comprehensive healthcare to VA expands access to telehealth North Central Arkansas.” Dr. Smith graduated with his Doctorate of Medi- services for older, rural veterans cine from Washington University School of Medi- cine. He completed his internal medicine internship WASHINGTON — video care. The Digital the quality and accessibil- per day peaked at more at Barnes – Jewish Hospital and his Radiation On- The U.S. Department of Divide Consult provides a ity of Veterans’ care.” than 41,000. cology residency at the University of Texas Medical Veterans Affairs (VA) solution for these Veter- VA’s Digital Divide To further enable Branch, Galveston. After completing his residency, announced today its Digi- ans to access video care Consult and other initia- Veterans to participate in Dr. Smith practiced at Radiation Oncologist at tal Divide Consult has when needed. tives are prime reasons telehealth, VA facilities Highlands Oncology Group in Fayetteville. helped more than 12,000 “The pandemic has the use of telehealth are establishing test- Dr. Smith is professionally associated with the Veterans obtain internet tested VA’s workforce like services by Veterans con- call services to support American Society for Radiation Oncology (AS- access or a video-capable never before, and innova- tinues to rise. In mid-No- Veterans ahead of their TRO), the American Medical Association, and the device for their health tions like the Digital Di- vember, a total of 196,116 first video visit. Addition- Arkansas Medical Society. He holds a Continuous care needs. vide Consult highlight the telehealth video visits to ally, VA is partnering Certificate in Radiation Oncology from The Ameri- As part of the program, ingenuity and resilience Veterans in their homes with Microsoft’s Airband can Board of Radiology. VA providers refer Veter- that have been hallmarks or other off-site locations initiative to educate Veter- “I am excited to join the excellent cancer care ans to a VA social worker, of the department’s suc- were completed over a ans on essential digital team at NARMC. The Claude Parrish Cancer who determines eligibility cessful response to this seven-day period, repre- skills. VA intends to Center has an excellent team approach needed to for various programs to national emergency,” senting a 1,653% increase update the Digital Divide provide outstanding care for its patients,” said Dr. assist with getting the in- said VA Secretary Robert in weekly VA Video Con- Consult as opportunities Smith. “It is an honor and a responsibility to help ternet service or technol- Wilkie. “As our virtual nect visits since the end of for future broadband and patients through one of the most difficult experi- ogy needed for VA tele- care infrastructure con- February. The number of device discounts become ences in their life,” he said. “We get to spend a lot of health — ensuring older tinually improves, so does video appointments held available. time with our patients. Because of the work flow, we Veterans, those living in develop meaningful relationships. I find joy when rural areas and Veterans I love flying over President Joe Biden my patients are happy with their care.” all the events! ntial Inaugurat who are homeless or side 7 ion “We know 2020 has been extremely difficult for Pets at the White House Pre 3 2021 M in temporary housing D 13 12 T R A G E D Y E V R so many people but we feel blessed beyond measure V R J U B O B C A T O I E W S M V C N 5 have the opportunity to H E L E P H A N T R Z L M E F J R O U 6 P O L I T I C A L R 4 F A M I L Y because 2020 brought the Claude Parrish Cancer I J Z Z H A J V D C K D R Y K N P W R A C I O 8 participate. 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