THE NASHVILLE HH News-LEADER HH Preserving Southwest Arkansas’s Heritage While Leading Through the 21st Century Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 u Vol. 14, Issue 31 u 20 pages, 2 sections u 75¢ Leader Finalist on Board ‘The Voice’ www.swarkansasnews.com to perform ‘Tax Time’ may be found on at Stand Up Arkansas native Barrett Baber pages 2B-4B of will be the featured entertainer at today’s issue. the Stand Up for America celebra- tion Saturday, July 1, at the Nashville City Park. Mineral looks The gates will open at 6 p.m., with the patriotic show starting at 6:30. for removal Baber will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and perform until the fireworks show from state list begins around 9:30. Baber is from Marion, Ark., and If things go as ex- pected, Thursday, Feb. finished second on NBC’s “The 9, will be a red-letter day Voice” last season. He attended Ouachita Baptist Uni- for the Mineral Springs School District. versity, where he performed with the Ouachita Singers. Baber was among At a meeting in Little Rock that day, the State the survivors of American Airlines Department of Educa- Flight 1420 which crashed during a thunderstorm while attempting tion is expected to take the district off its aca- to land at Little Rock National Air- demic distress list. port in June 1999. The Singers were “It means the world returning from a European concert to us,” Superintendent tour. The director’s 14-year-old Curtis Turner said Mon- daughter and a member of the Sing- day. “Everybody from News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER See Baber • Page 5A the staff to the students MVP. Scrapper Darius Hopkins (right) accepts the Most Valuable Player Award from has been working hard. Rotary Club president Carol Murray Saturday night at the Rotary Football Banquet. “And we’re not stop- ping there - we intend to keep improving.” The school was Scrapper record-setter placed on the distress list after not reaching a certain percentage receives MVP Award of math and literacy By John R. Schirmer the ball 180 times for 2,073 yards and 41 proficiency on a scale News-Leader staff devised by the state touchdowns, placing him second in school department. The scale Scrapper senior Darius Hopkins received behind Willie Hopson. He averaged 11.52 combined test results the Most Valuable Player Award Saturday yards per carry, eighth in Arkansas Activi- from the district using night at the conclusion of the Nashville Ro- ties Association records. His 41 rushing TDs three different tests in tary Club football banquet. placed him third in AAA history. three different years. Hopkins received All-District and All-State For his career, Hopkins scored 78 rushing Turner said the dis- honors. He was selected for this summer’s touchdowns, placing him seventh all-time in trict had surpassed the Arkansas All-Star game at the University of AAA records. threshold requirement Central Arkansas. He was the Scrappers’ Of- He scored eight TDs against Idabel, good and was at almost 52% fensive Player of the Year. Hopkins has com- for second in state records. proficiency. “We just mitted to Coffeyville Community College in Hopkins was Back of the Year in District barely missed before.” Coffeyville, Kan. See MVP • Page 6A Barrett Baber Mineral Springs is Coach Mike Volarvich said Hopkins ran one of 10 schools which are expected to be taken off the list. Dierks hardware owner 4-H barbecue set Saturday closes door for last time By Patsy Young each morning at 6 and served in Nashville News-Leader staff customers until his mother got On Dec. 15, 2016, ninety- Big black iron smok- the other children off to school. ers will be lined up by three-year-old Kenneth Lofton During the following years the dozens on Saturday, walked out the door of Lofton Kenneth worked with his moth- Hardware Store for the last time. Feb. 4, for cooking ribs er as Ethel continued to operate He sold the store knowing that it and Cornish game hens the store until her retirement in in the 7th annual 4-H would be difficult not to return 1962. each day after running it for BBQ Bowl. Kenneth took over the busi- The event will take most of his life. ness and with the help of his place in a vacant lot Kenneth’s parents, O.L. and wife, Florine, has been running between the radio sta- Ethel Murry Lofton, were mar- the store and enjoying visiting ried in 1920 and established tion and Just Poultry with his customers until he de- on South Fourth Street, Lofton Hardware Store in 1927 cided it was time to retire. Nashville. on the main street of Dierks. He was one of the first home Four years earlier Kenneth was appliance repairmen in the area. Although parents, th boosters and others will born on the 4 of July. He is the Early on in his career he took oldest boy of five children. gather in the predawn to a correspondence course and O.L. died in 1933 leaving begin cooking, 4-H’ers learned to repair televisions, ra- and others will be pres- Ethel to run the store and rear dios and other household items the children. Kenneth was the in the back of his store. He also ent from 10:30 a.m.-1 LEAVING FOR THE FINAL TIME. Kenneth Lofton, 93, and oldest boy and was given a key made house calls to repair larger p.m. to assist buyers his daughter Peggy leave Lofton Hardware Store for the last who come to pick up to the store when he was 10 time as owner. See Store • Page 5A their meat orders. years old. He opened the store A full rack of ribs is $25; Cornish game hens are $5 each. Interested persons are Barber shop asked to call orders in ahead of time to the UA rebounds Extension Office, 845- 7517. Orders will also be available for sale on after fire “Bowl” day. By John Balch Proceeds from News-Leader staff the sale support 4-H NASHVILLE - After more than educational activities for 50 years in business, Reeder Mc- Howard County youth. Cullough wasn’t about to let a little fire keep him from running his Inside the Leader Main Street barber shop. Obituaries, 2A That is why Whiteway Barber Early Files, 3A Shop and McCullough, 86, are back Opinion, 4A in business this week at 111-1/2 Main Street. Sports, 6A-8A The barber shop, which opened Trends, B in 1963, was damaged by fire dur- Classifieds, 10B ing the early morning of Sept. 14, 2016. The fire caused some struc- tural damage as well as smoke and subsequent water damage and also claimed a handful of McCullough’s Nashville Scrapper memorabilia that dates back as far as 1922. (The day after the fire, McCullough News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH BACK IN BUSINESS. Reeder McCullough, 86, announced Monday that Whiteway Barber Shop See Shop • Page 5A on Main Street is now open for business after rebounding from a fire in September of 2016. 2A News Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader Obituaries

1956, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Donald and Gladys Eileen Burt Reese. She was preceded in death by a sister, Terry Lynn Reese Cosby. Survivors include: her husband, Jack Lamb of Nashville; a daughter, Jo- Lynn Domingez and hus- GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE. Nashville Primary first graders collected items for foster kids as part band, Victor, of Nashville; of the Great Kindness Challenge last week. Students pictured above are from classrooms of Karen Al- three brothers, Mike Reese len, Megan Worthen, Susan Goss, Sarah Horn, Jen Hill, Vicki Cook, Callie Parker, and Jane Caldwell. of Mena, Karl Reese of Ohio, and John Reese of Mineral Springs. Maxine Nolen Watts Graveside services Blevins School Board member gives Maxine Nolen Watts, were Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 83, of Delight, Ark., passed at 2 p.m. in Bluff Springs away on Wednesday, Jan. Cemetery near Nashville apology for ‘blackface’ incident 25, 2017. She was born with Ronnie Morris offici- By Terrica Hendrix on May 8, 1933 in Pisgah, ating. The family received minute speech. He told the crowd not attend the event, was asked if News-Leader staff Ark., the daughter of the friends before the funeral of at least 35 people that he was Bonner’s apology would stop the late Lawrence Randall and service at Nashville Fu- Blevins School Board member sorry “if he offended anyone” with organization’s efforts for seeking his Linnie Lamb Nolen. neral Home. Ted Bonner publicly apologized the blackface costume he wore at resignation from the school board. Mrs. Watts was a mem- Send an online sym- Monday evening for his Halloween a Halloween party last October. “The only way we will back off is ber of the First Assembly pathy message to nash- costume. He added that he has sought for- if asked by the people in the Blevins of God in Delight, Ark. She villefh.com. The public apology was pre- giveness from God and has been community that asked for our as- was a loving, wonderful, Freddie Ford sented as an idea to Bonner during forgiven by Him and that if anyone sistance,” confirmed Aaron. outspoken, and fantastic Freddie Ford, 71, of the January meeting Blevins School cannot forgive Bonner, then it’s be- Bonner has been at the center of lady that believed in living Saratoga, died Friday, Board by fellow board member, Carl tween them and God. controversy since several pictures of life to the fullest. Jan.27, 2017 in Texarkana, McGill, and Bonner agreed. “I haven’t heard his apology and him in “blackface” at a Halloween She was preceded in Texas. The public apology was made in its not relevant to our efforts,” Ri- party last year went viral and drew death by her husband, Al- He was born June 25, the Blevins school gymnasium and zelle Aaron, president of the Arkan- national media attention. ton “Bo” Leon Watts. 1945 in VanDuser, Mo., to Bonner stood at center court with a sas State Conference of the National In the pictures from the party, Survivors include: four the late Leroy and Roberta microphone in hand. Association for the Advancement Bonner is seen wearing overall, a sons, Max Watts and wife, Branaham Ford. There were some audio issues of Colored People (NAACP), said straw hat and holding a sign that Regina of Kirby; Rex Watts Survivors include: at the beginning of Bonner’s one- Monday evening. Aaron, who did read, “Blak (sic) Lives Matters.” and wife, Tracy of Delight; his wife of more than 51 Perry Watts of Delight; years, Mary Lynn Mc- Randle Watts and wife, Millian Ford of Saratoga; Nancy of Delight; three a daughter, Lisa Harris daughters, Darlene Car- and husband, Gary, of roll and husband, Keith of Springdale, Ark.; two sis- Nashville, Robin Sweeden ters and four brothers; also and husband, Russell of grandchildren and great- Fouke, and Becky White grandchildren. and husband, Robert of El Graveside services were Dorado, Ark.; one brother, Sunday, Jan.29, 2017 at 4 Junior Nolen of Delight; p.m. at Saratoga Cemetery two sisters, Lolaphyrn with his son-in-law, Gary Wilson of Delight, and Harris officiating. Visita- Georgia Sue Gaines of De- tion was from 2-3:30 at light; 22 grandchildren; 27 Nashville Funeral Home great-grandchildren; and on Sunday. a number of nieces, neph- Send an online sym- ews, and a host of friends. pathy message to nash- Visitation was 6-8 p.m., villefh.com. UA COSSATOT AMBASSADORS Friday, Jan. 27, at the Lat- Darla Jean imer Funeral Home Cha- White Davis pel in Murfreesboro. Darla Jean White Davis, Funeral services were at 56, of Murfreesboro, died UA Cossatot names new class 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. the First Assembly of God She was born March 21, Church in Delight, with 1960 in Murfreesboro, the of 15 Student Ambassadors Bruce and Cathy Francis daughter of the late Pug A new class of student ambassadors was inducted Marisol Rodriguez of Horatio, Scout Smith of Smithville, officiating. Burial followed White and Helen Alford at UA Cossatot in Nashville last week. Okla., Ashley Meyers of Ashdown, Kortney Ashley of in Delight Cemetery under White. These students represent the college not only to the Ashdown, Shelby Scott of Nashville, Kelsey Hockaday the direction of Latimer She was preceded in UA Cossatot student body, but also to the college’s com- of Nashville, Alexandria Stark of Bigelow, Brayan Fere- Funeral Home in Mur- death by a brother, Bo munities. During their year of representation, they will grino of De Queen, Italia Bustamante of De Queen, Jacob freesboro. White. perform about 1,300 hours of service which includes Carpenter of Nashville, and Eduardo Medina of Wickes. Memorials may be Survivors include: organizing and facilitating student events, visiting with UA Cossatot Student Ambassador applications are made to the First Assem- two daughters, Heather high school students about college, performing com- available in October each year on the college’s website. bly of God, P.O. Box 207, Bennett and Krystle Da- munity service projects, and participating in events that Delight, AR 71940. vis; two brothers, Kenny develop them professionally and personally. You may send an on- White and Keith White; “These students pass a series of interviews and meet line sympathy message at three sisters, Tammy stringent criteria before being selected to be UA Cos- www.latimerfuneralhome. White, Kathy Martin and satot’s ambassadors,” said Justin White, UA Cossatot com. Rebecca Billadou. Karla Jo Lamb Director of Student Services. “This program gives stu- A funeral service will dents a chance to network and seek opportunities that Nashville's City Karla Jo Lamb, 60, of be held Monday, Feb. 6, enhance their future.” Sales and Nashville, died Friday, Jan. 2017 at 2 p.m. at the First The new ambassadors are: Te’Kayla Works of Nash- 27, 2017 at her home. Christian Church in Mur- ville, Angel Hernandez Olguin of De Queen, Mattie She was born Oct.22, freesboro. Use Tax Tallant of Ashdown, Joshua Rodgers of Nashville, For November 2016 Nashville church to host Deposits ...... $111,355.92 HCCC board to meet State Central Services ....3,340.68 ‘Soup Bowl’ at Walmart The Howard County Children’s Center board of di- rector will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 12 noon at the center. Interest Earned (Act 513 of 1983) ...... 17.55 To thank the community for its support of the church in the past year, Lifeline Ministry will have its annual Vending Decals Sold ...... 0.05 “Soup Bowl.” The church will give away free bowls of Total Distributed ...... $108,032.84 soup to the community on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 11-2 Follow The Nashville News-Leader Online: at Walmart in Nashville. SOURCE: City of Nashville Pastor of Lifeline Ministry is Marvin Edwards and swarkansasnews.com First Lady is Sheila Edwards.

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Donnie Cobb Kesterson, husband and Crystal Gayle Brown, 43, and wife, Rhonda Cobb; wife; property in S30 T7S Compiled by Patsy Young Nashville. Adam Colton Carver and R28W. Criminal court wife, Christina Carver; Quitclaim deeds CR 17-12, Jan. 13. State 109.481 ac. in S10 T10S Jan. 19. Margaret Mr. Charles Wagner ing Dr. Tyler also shot him the bonus of 10 cents per of Arkansas vs. Kevin La- R28W. $220,000. L. Bearden; to Burly L. of Mineral Springs an- as he ran from the scene. box of cookies sold. mar Johnson, Jr., 22, black Jan. 19. Roy L. Hill and Bearden and Margaret nounced today as a can- (Adv.) For sale: A gentle Cookie chairman for male, Texarkana, Ark. Janis L. Hill, husband and Louise Bearden, co-trust- didate for representative. family mare, will foal mule the Dixie Gem Association Third degree escape, class wife; to Anthony James ees of the Burly L. Bearden Mr. Wagner was admitted colt in April. A. F. Auer is Mrs. Glenda Collins of C felony; theft of property, Hicks and Sarah D. Hicks, and Margaret Louise to the bar four years ago ______Nashville. The Association class C felony. husband and wife; 4 ac. in Bearden Revocable Trust; next month, and passed 59 years ago: 1958 includes Nashville, Mur- CR 17-13, Jan. 18. State S33 T9S R27W. $280,000. 80 ac. in S29 T6S R30W. a very creditable exami- Sgt. Nolan R. Jones, freesboro, Dierks and New of Arkansas vs. Doug- Jan. 19. Linda A. Sun- Jan. 19. Margaret nation. He has been en- 25-year-old son of Wes- Hope. las Ward, 51, white male, wall and Stephen Sunwall, L. Bearden; to Burly L. gaged in law practice to- ley B. Jones, Dierks, is a An icy replay shut Nashville. Possession of wife and husband, and Bearden and Margaret gether with farming since member of the 7th Infantry down activity in South- controlled substance, class Barbara L. Daughety and Louise Bearden, co-trust- that time. Mr. Wagner is Division’s 31st Artillery in west Arkansas Thursday D felony; possession of William T. Daughety, wife ees of the Burly L. Bearden a Democrat, and his ac- Korea. He graduated from with weather forcing the drug paraphernalia, class and husband; to LaVonne and Margaret Louise tions will be governed by Dierks High in 1947. closing of schools and D felony. Green; 5.69 ac. in S11 T11S Bearden Revocable Trust; the wishes of the major- Sgt. Jones, assigned to industries and slowing CR 17-14, Jan. 18. State R28W. $44,000. 59.94 ac. in S29 T6S R30W. ity of his constituents. Mr. the artillery’s Battery A, mail and transportation. of Arkansas vs. Michael Jan. 20. William T. Reed; Jan. 20. Major Gamble, Wagner is a conscientious entered the Army in May Weather observer Gene Graham, 37, black male, to Milton Jefferson and Jr.; to James Earl Gamble Christian gentleman and 1952 and was stationed at Arrington reported snow Murfreesboro. Felony non- Gloria Jeff erson, husband and Major Gamble, Jr., would make an honorable Fort Sill, Oklahoma before and new sleet fell during support, class C felony. and wife; Lot 2, Block 4, joint tenants; 1 ac. in S4 record as a member of the arriving overseas in Octo- Wednesday and Wednes- CR 17-15, Jan. 18. State Ridgeway Addition, city T11S R27W. legislature. ber 1956. day night. The tempera- of Arkansas vs. Randy of Nashville. $12,000. Jan. 23. Sunshine Heif- ______(Adv.) Rubens Maytag ture dipped to 23 F degrees Smith, 59, white male, Jan. 20. Cary A. Lott, ner; to John Heifner; 2 ac. 101 years ago: 1916 Store now carries a com- during the night, causing Washington. Possession Sr.; to Arthur S. Baker and in S4 T8S R28W. At the preliminary trial plete line of records. For the hazardous conditions. of meth or cocaine with Anita A. Baker Revocable jan. 24. Melissa Ann of Dr. P. A. Tyler at High- your latest hit tunes see purpose of delivery, class Trust; 2.56 ac. in S16 T9S Merrell; to Melissa Ken- land Saturday in the court us, Rubens Maytag Store. B felony; and possession of R28W. $21,000. ney; Lot 15, Springhill Ad- of Justice Blount Cornish, _____ Follow the drug paraphernalia, class Jan. 20. Alex Samuel dition, town of Nashville. the doctor was held to the 39 years ago: 1978 News-Leader. D felony. Gurley; to Ruth Ballard Redemption deeds grand jury for the killing Conifer Girl Scout Domestic and Ralph Ballard, wife Jan. 23. State of Arkan- of Frank Scott, a Negro, at Council’s annual Girl Subscribe today. relations court and husband; 3 ac. in S8 sas; to Randy B. Bowles Highland. The state was Scout Cookie Sale begins 870.845.0600 DR 17-07, Jan. 19. Madi- T5S R28W. $10,000. and Shelby Bowles, Wyn- represented at the hearing this month. The purpose son Evans vs. Michael Jan. 24 (Amended cor- ne, Ark.; 40 ac. in S22 T10S by George Steel, deputy of the cookie sale is for rais- Evans. Divorce. rected warranty deed) R28W; delinquent taxes prosecuting attorney ing capital funds to help DR 17-08, Jan. 20. Lata- Arian Glenn Stanley and and penalties of $270.92. Dr. D. A. Hutchinson maintain, improve and sha Shepard vs. Kenneth Sandra Stanley, husband Jan. 23. State of Arkan- of this city was a witness expand Council proper- Coulter Sr. Domestic and wife; to Arian Brent sas; to Randy and Shelby in the case, being called ties and to buy equipment abuse. Stanley and Candice Lor- Bowles, Wynne, Ark.; 65 to testify as to the location for day troop and estab- Civil court raine Stanley, husband and ac. in S27 T10S R28W; de- and nature of the wounds lished camping. Individu- CV 17-07, Jan. 19. Dia- wife; 1 ac. in S1 T9S R27W. linquent taxes and penal- in the body of Scott. al troops also benefi t from mond Bank vs. Steven Jan. 25. Clay Godfrey ties of $536.54. The other witness for Billings and April Billings. and wife, Deronda God- Trustee’s deed the state was Jeff Conway, Mortgage foreclosure. frey; to Standlee E. Roberts Jan. 23. Juanita Bobbie colored, who was pres- LAND Jr., dba Creed Cattle Co; Parker Living Trust; to ent at the time Scott was TRANSACTIONS property in S21 T9S R28W. Calvin Parker; 5 ac. in S36 killed, and who exhibited Warranty deeds $464,236.50. T8S R29W. a wound in his neck claim- Jan. 9. (Correcting le- Jan. 25. Johnny L. Kes- HCCC board to meet Feb. 14 The Howard County day, Feb. 14. Children’s Center board The meeting is open to of directors will meet in the public and will begin at regular session on Tues- noon, at the center.

The Nashville News-Leader 4A Opinion Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader Home assistance approved Point of view for developmentally disabled Woohoo & yawza By Sen. Larry Teague procedure was used 638 times who don’t have a driver’s li- From 500 to 900 people with last year. cense, a concealed carry permit developmental disabilities will Income tax relief for low- or any of the other acceptable College coed drill teams get home assistance from a income families is on the verge forms of identification. funding measure approved by of final passage. HB 1159 and A previous version of voter the legislature. SB 115 are identical versions of a ID legislation was challenged are forever saucy rivals The home services will allow measure to reduce income taxes and the Supreme Court ruled it THANKS TO a typically intelligent reader of this column, I re- them to live at home, rather than for 657,000 Arkansans, resulting unconstitutional. cently got drawn into a discussion about college marching bands in an institution. The waiting in their saving more than $50 Supporters of HB 1047 will of yesteryear. list for home services has been million a year when it takes ef- try to win passage with a two- The reader commented on my column about 3,000 people, and some fect in 2019. thirds majority in the House about being in the band at Texarkanana- of them had been on the list for A second income tax reduc- and Senate, in the hope that a nana Junior College, and how the chief more than 10 years. tion, to repeal state income supermajority would result in benefit (other than a scholarship) had The sponsors of HB 1033 esti- taxes on all military retirement a different outcome at the Su- been my opportunity to oogle the Tyler mate that the additional funding benefits, has been amended preme Court. Junior College Apache Belles and the would shorten the waiting list significantly. The measures, SB SB 102 would make the fine Kilgore Junior College Rangerettes at by 500 to 900 people. Revenue 120 and HB 1162, still would for failure to wear a seat belt halftime of football games. for the services will come from save veterans about $13 million $25. The fine would be uniform Woooohoo, and yessssir!!! an obsolete program that had a year. across the state and local traffic I realize that both of those comments been funded from a legal settle- Originally the governor pro- courts could not levy a higher would be regarded as sexist and politi- ment with tobacco companies. posed an increase in sales taxes fine. The Senate has passed the cally incorrect these days. But, woooohoo, anyway. The state will allocate about $8.7 on manufactured housing to measure and it is in the House The best news is that the Apache Belles and the Rangerettes million and it will be matched compensate for some of the loss Judiciary Committee. BOTH still exist. They perform all over the world, and you could by about $20 million in federal of state revenue. The Senate also has passed SB hire them to come hi-kick for your next birthday party, if your wife funds. That plan met opposition by 20 to create the felony of aggra- would let you. Both chambers have passed legislators and was shelved. In- vated assault on a police officer What is amazing to me is that there is no police record of cat- the bill, which now goes to the stead, the bills would raise sales or a security officer working at fights between the two groups. I know that Texas is a big place but governor. taxes on Internet downloads of a prison or jail. surely Belles and Rangerettes run into each other occasionally at The Senate also gave final books, movies and music. Another bill, SB 19, would the cosmetics counter in some upscale Dallas shopping mall. I’ll approval to HB 1032, legislation The House State Agencies enhance penalties for purposely bet their conversations are not all drippy sweet and sincere about to prohibit the most commonly Committee recommended out committing an act of violence each other’s health and gradepoint, either. used abortion procedure for HB 1047 to require voters to against police officers and first Here’s salt in the wound: The Kilgore crew says they’re the pregnancies in the second tri- present a photo ID before they responders, such as firemen and original precision drill team; but Tyler says they’re the prettiest. mester, known as dilation and can cast a ballot. emergency medical personnel. It Sounds like grounds for a coed catfight to me. evacuation. According to the The Secretary of State would is in the Senate Judiciary Com- Each college swears that they have the superior precision drill state Health Department the provide free photo IDs to people mittee. and dance group. Plus, each team insists that the world famous ‘split jump’ was their own innovation. Pardon me for just a dizzy minute. I must recover after being BOOK REVIEW whammed by a vivid mental picture of 72 coeds doing a precision team split jump all at the same time. Both squads wear saucy little costumes. Well, 50 years ago the ‘Wait Till Helen Comes’ keeps costumes were considered to be a little racy. Woooohoo. But women wear less nowadays when they go to Walmart. The Belles have been to two Super Bowls, and the Rangerettes have appeared in 67 consecutive Cotton Bowls. Countless New readers of all ages involved Years Day parades for both. Maybe just a few birthday appearances. Coed catfight, for sure. Wooohoo! By Kaitlynn O’Connor says she has made friends with be one of my favorite authors. If I don’t think either team has performed a precision drill routine Nashville Elementary a dead girl, Helen, who is bur- you like this book, I’ll be writing for the Pope or for Comrade President Trump. Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary ied under an oak tree in the on some of her other books such What I’ve been stumbling over is unfortunately related to gender Downing Hahn is a very inter- cemetery. as Closed for the Season and one equity and similar sensitive stuff which often gets me into trouble. esting story about a brother, But Helen doesn’t stay friend- I’m currently reading, Time for I wonder if there have ever been male students apply for a place sister and their step-sister. ly for long. Soon she tries to lure Andrew. in the Apache Belle or Rangerette chorus line? Molly’s mom, step-dad, Heather into the pond by the I like her books because Would the boys go through tryouts together with the girls? brother, and step-sister are all rubble of her old house, trying they’re full of mysteries and Would they be able to find saucy triple-size outfits to wear? Would moved to a place in the country. to push Heather into the same ghosts. they actually go out on the football field and link arms with the Molly and her brother don’t find untimely death as her. Young or old, I guarantee this girls and do hi-kicks and split jumps in front of mom and dad and out until they get there that their If Molly doesn’t get Helen’s book will keep you on the edge the television cameras at halftime? new house is an old church, and locket away from Heather soon, of your seat! You know those college boys. There’s always one that wants to they have a cemetery in their she may never see her step-sister Next week I’ll be writing on spoil things for everyone else. backyard! again! a book from my favorite book And what about the bands? I’ll bet that the musicians in the Tyler Their step-sister, Heather, Mary Downing Hahn has to series Nerds. College Marching Apache Band and the Kilgore College Marching Ranger Band are getting just a mite jealous of all the attention the dance teams get and -- therefore -- the band ISN’T getting. After all, the dance team couldn’t dance if the band didn’t play. Arkansas voters recognize Hi-kicks just aren’t the same without high notes. Do the bands have flag lines or majorettes? Just kidding. I can’t resist starting wars. I don’t think either of those schools have football teams anymore. I know for sure that Texarkana College students no longer cheer benefits of better highways the Bulldogs on to glorious (and elusive) gridiron victory. By Craig Douglass In fact, the sport of football probably hung on longer at those per-gallon gas tax. continuing revenue for the long- colleges because the famous dance teams needed to have a halftime Arkansas voters get it! We A key finding in the survey term improvement of existing so they could perform in front of a crowd. fully understand the benefits shows 81% of Arkansas voters roads, and for new construction, Get this: Tyler and Kilgore weren’t the only Texas colleges that of increased highway funding would be more likely to support where necessary. had coed precision performance teams. and its impact on our economy, their state legislator if he or she If a plan for an additional One of the other conference schools featured a women’s bull- economic development, and voted to refer to the people any $400 million in highway im- dozer and heavy equipment team. They also performed precision private-sector job creation. Not increase in highway funding. provements were referred to the drills at halftime of football games but unfortunately that left the to mention the hankering for So, when it comes to ap- people for approval, it would playing field in pretty bad shape for the second half. They didn’t safer and smoother roads. proving more tax dollars for mean over 4,000 more annual have a band which is just as well because diesel motors pretty well We also understand how highways, Arkansas voters want Arkansas jobs. Plus, every Ar- drown out clarinets. sales taxes, properly used, can the ball. kansas city and county would Well, I guess I’ve gotten myself in a mess of trouble again be- be a fair and effective way to But if we vote for an increase receive additional funding for cause NHS flag line moms are gathering up with protest signs on raise more money for highway in highway funding, what’s in it the improvement of county the sidewalk outside of the building, and they don’t look happy. improvements. for you and me? Here are some roads, city streets, and the bridg- Oh lordy. One mom is lighting a fire baton. Don’t forget: In 2012, 58% facts from a recent study by the es that connect them. 퐠�퐠퐠� of Arkansas voters approved UofA Clinton School on Public With this information, the THE TWINS. Their names don’t sound Chinese, but trust me a temporary half-cent sales tax Policy: Governor, the legislature, and -- Sweet and Sour. increase dedicated entirely to • Highway dollars go to the Arkansas voters can make in- 퐠�퐠퐠� improving highways, roads, private sector. More money for formed choices on how to grow THINGS I LEARNED from opening email: It’s a shame, but 99% streets and bridges. But that highway improvements will our state’s economy and create of lawyers give the rest a bad name. program comes to an end in six not grow state government, nor more jobs. 퐠�퐠퐠� short years. will it add one new state gov- And when it comes to spend- HE SAID: “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your Today, a statewide survey ernment employee. Highway ing the additional highway dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unful- by the Arkansas Good Roads dollars grow private businesses revenue wisely, the Arkansas filled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed Foundation reveals that 90% and jobs, not government bu- Highway and Transportation in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” Pope John XXIII agree Arkansas highways are reaucracy; Department is ranked second in 퐠�퐠퐠� still in need of repair. To provide • 11 private-sector jobs are the nation in terms of efficiency, SHE SAID: “You cannot hope to build a better world without funding for those repairs, 62% created or supported for every based on the least administrative improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for would vote to make the 2012 $1 million spent on highway cost per mile. That means the his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general re- sales tax permanent when it improvements; and money goes on the roads. sponsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those expires in 2023, if it continues • $1.75 is returned to the state All of Arkansas would benefit to whom we think we can be most useful.” Madame Marie Curie, to be dedicated to highway im- economy for each $1 spent on from roads and highways that physicist and Nobel winner provement (this would not be highway improvements (that’s are safer and smoother. And the 퐠�퐠퐠� a tax increase). But, 51% would a 75% return on our investment). sooner the better. SWEET DREAMS, Baby be willing to pay more in taxes if How much new money is Craig Douglass is the executive it meant better Arkansas roads. needed? director of the Arkansas Good Roads That includes nearly 50% who The Arkansas Highway and Foundation, a non-profit, non- would vote to apply the existing Transportation Department’s partisan organization dedicated to Nashville News-Leader state sales tax on the wholesale state highway needs study rec- information, research and education price of motor fuel, collected ommends an additional $200 for increased highway funding,  from wholesalers, for the long- million in the next three years, leading to a stronger Arkansas Louie Graves and Jane Graves (2007), co-publishers term modernization of Arkansas and a total of $400 million by economy, and the creation of more John Balch, associate editor highways. Without raising the 2023. That would be new and private-sector jobs. Alli Davis, reporter, photographer Tracy Denny-Bailey, advertising manager Pam McAnelly, office manager 62 percent of Arkansans would vote to make 2012 sales tax permanent John R. Schirmer, editor if used for highway improvements. Nicole Tracy, reporter Natasha Worley, advertising, reporter 51 percent would be willing to pay more in taxes to secure better roads. Terrica Hendrix, reporter $1.75 is returned to the state economy for each dollar spent on highway improvements Source: Arkansas Good Roads Foundation  You may contact us at Nashville News-Leader Letters policy 119 N. Main The News-Leader welcomes letters to the editor. Please include your name, address with ZIP Nashville, AR 71852 code and a daytime phone number for verification. Letters become the property of the Leader  and will not be printed if they appear in other papers. Phone 870-845-0600 Mail: Nashville News-Leader, 119 N. Main, Nashville, AR 71852. Fax 870-845-0602 E-mail: [email protected]  The Nashville News-Leader is published weekly by Nashville Leader, Inc., Fax : 870-845-0602 119 North Main, Nashville, AR 71852. All letters must be signed and must not be libelous, superfluous or obscene. Letters may be edited to conform to newspaper style and to fit space requirements. Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 News 5A Area students named to OBU Dean’s List ARKADELPHIA - A 2016-17. Amity - Tiffany Jackson total of 378 students at To be named to the Delight - Tara Humphry Ouachita Baptist Univer- Dean’s List, a student Nashville - Cameron sity were named to the must compile at least a 3.5 Alexander, Alayna Mor- Dean’s List for the fall 2016 grade point average and phew, Kaycee Patrick, Sa- semester. be classified as a full-time die Prejean and Taylor The students will re- student, with a minimum Spigner ceive a certificate of rec- of 12 academic hours. Russellville - Luke ognition from Ouachita Area students named Dawson, Rachel Dawson. and will be included in the to the list include the fol- Both are Nashville High “National Dean’s List” for lowing: School graduates.

sic began with frequent lected as a finalist on “The visits to Memphis, Tenn., Voice,” Baber won the Baber a few miles away from national CBS Grammy Continued Marion. Gig of a Lifetime in 2014. from page 1A On Beale Street, he His recently released full- heard performances in- length album “A Room ers died of injuries from cluding blues, R&B, coun- Full of Fighters” debuted the crash. try and rock. in the top 10 on iTunes Top Baber’s interest in mu- Along with being se- 100 Albums chart.

ued. However, he would their home in Hot Springs. always open his door after His one grandson, Scott Store hours if a customer had an Alan, also lives in Hot News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Continued emergency and needed a Springs. Kenneth and SPELLING BEE WINNERS. Nashville students won the top three spots in the from page 1A hardware item. Florine have two great Howard County Spelling Bee Jan. 26 at Nashville Elementary School. They Kenneth is married to grandchildren and two include first place Zach Worley, seventh grader; second place Ethan Gunter, appliances such as wash- the former Florine Lee. step-great grandchildren. seventh grader; and third place Tanaya Cogburn, eighth grader. Worley will ad- ing machines and dryers. They have one daughter, The new owners will vance to the state spelling bee in Little Rock next month. More than 50 students In the early days all Peggy who is married to be selling hardware, but in grades 3-8 from Nashville and Mineral Springs competed in the county contest. stores in Dierks were Bud Walston. Both are the Lofton Hardware sign closed on Thursday after- Dierks High graduates, re- will be gone and so will an noons, a custom he contin- tired educators, and make era in the history of Dierks.

News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH OPEN AGAIN. Reeder McCullough looks over the interior of his barbershop, which re-opened Tuesday after a September 2016 fire. a big help after the fire and The plans are for the News-Leader photo/PATSY YOUNG Shop “just went out of her way barber shop to operate LANDMARK BUSINESS AT DIERKS. Kenneth Lofton of Dierks recently sold Continued to be helpful.” Tuesday through Friday the 90-year-old Lofton Hardware Store. Lofton’s parents established the busi- from page 1A “There were a lot of from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ness in 1927, and it remained under family control until the recent sale. The new folks that really helped and 8-12 noon on Satur- owners will operate the store under a different name. joked that the fire dam- us out,” McCullough said days. McCullough will age would just make the Monday as he tied up work half-days Tuesdays memorabilia “look older.”) loose ends in preparation through Thursday for While the business was to open Tuesday morning. about three more months. down, McCullough and Not wanting to leave any- After that, McCullough partner, Michael Ordonez, one out, he issued a “big said Ordonez is going relocated a few blocks thank you to everybody” to take over and buy the away at the former Doris that pitched in to get the business. Hair Fashion. McCullough business back up and run- “Then I’m going to re- said owner Doris Ray was ning. tire,” McCullough added. Benefit for NHS grad set during tournaments The NHS cheerleaders They will sell chances Chances are $2 each. will sponsor a fund-raiser on a football autographed Peebles, a former cheer- for Kaden Peebles during by former Dallas Cow- leader, is a 2016 NHS the District 7-4A junior boy Roger Staubach and graduate and is a cancer high and high school tour- a football autographed survivor. naments coming up at by Razorback Coach Bret Proceeds will help with Scrapper Arena. Bielema. her medical expenses. Thinclads to compete at state indoor meet The Scrapper track state indoor meet Saturday sas at Fayetteville. Teams team will compete at the at the University of Arkan- will be Class 1A-4A. 6A Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 www.swarkansasnews.com Sports Nashville News-Leader

during the season, second Scrappers defeat Prescott in AAA history. He made MVP 13 PATS against Idabel, on 3-point buzzer-beater Continued first in the AAA record from page 1A book. Senior Darius Hopkins points, followed by Madi Offensive and defen- nailed a 3-point shot as the Miller with 10. Kaylea sive practice awards - buzzer sounded Friday Carver hit four free throws 7-4A. He was a Landers Bubba Reeder and Kalob night to seal a 53-51 Scrap- in a row late in the game Award finalist and re- Carpenter per road victory against as Nashville made seven ceived Player of the Year Permanent Team Cap- Prescott of eight free throws in the honors from the Texarkana tains - Seniors Kirby Ad- The Scrappers led by fourth quarter. They shot 7 Gazette. He received Farm cock, Garrett Gordon and three with 25 seconds left, of 10 for the game. Bureau’s Class 4A Player Triston Rhodes. “They but the Curley Wolves hit Cossatot River defeated of the Year Award. exemplify what a Scrap- a 3-pointer to tie the game. the Scrapperettes 61-58 Rotary Club president per student-athlete is, 100 They fouled CJ Spencer in triple overtime Jan. 24. Carol Murray presented percent. They always do who made one free throw, “It was quite a game,” the MVP award to Hop- the right thing,” Volarvich then the Scrappers fouled according to Coach Ron kins. said. Prescott and the Wolves Alexander. After a slow A number of other Volarvich introduced took a 51-50 lead. first half, “Both teams got Scrappers were recognized the coaching staff, cheer- With 3.5 seconds re- after it” in the second. during the banquet, in- leaders and Homecoming maining, Coach Damon “Both teams played hard cluding the following: royalty. He thanked the Williams told Hopkins “to and had chances to win.” Outstanding defensive school and community get as far as he could” on Kendall Kirchhoff led linebackers - Hunter White for their support during the Scrappers’ final pos- Nashville with 21 points. and Garrett Gordon. White the season. session and put up a shot. Munn had 13, and Alyssa has verbally committed The Scrappers were 11-1 “He pulled up and shot it” Harrison added 10. to Ouachita Baptist Uni- overall and won the Dis- to win the game as time The loss was the Scrap- versity. trict 7-4A title with a 7-0 expired, Williams said. perettes’ second of the Outstanding defensive record. Dominick Kight led the season. The first came lineman - Mace Green The seniors won dis- Scrappers with 18 points. at the Ouachita Baptist News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER Receiver of the Year - Ty trict all three years and Hopkins and Jhalon Finley University tournament GOING TO WORLD COMPETITION. Chad Tucker Pettway were 36-3 in their Scrapper had 14 points each. in early November. Al- displays his first-place medals from recent powerlift- Outstanding offensive careers, Volarvich said. On Jan. 24, the Scrap- exander told the girls he ing competition in Searcy. He qualified for the world lineman - Kirby Adcock. “That record is something pers defeated Cossatot wouldn’t shave until they competition later this year in Poland. He graduated in December to be proud of. They have River 51-43. Hopkins was lost again. The beard was and enrolled at the Univer- athletic talent and are qual- the leading scorer for gone last Thursday. Powerlifter wins 2 medals, sity of Arkansas at Fay- ity individuals as well. Nashville with 17 points. Both Nashville teams etteville. Adcock received They’re the definition of a Spencer added 13. will travel to Genoa Friday numerous awards during Scrapper athlete.” The Scrapperettes took night. qualifies for world contest his career and was named Offensively, the Scrap- a hard-fought 40-33 win They have home games Chad Tucker of Nash- pounds in the squat, 230 the state’s outstanding pers set six school records over Prescott. Asia Munn Feb. 7 and Feb. 10, Senior ville won first place in two pounds bench and 440 high school offensive line- and four state records, led Nashville with 15 Night. categories in powerlift- pounds dead lift. man, according to Coach Volarvich said. For the sea- ing competition Jan. 21 at He broke the national D.J. Graham. He is the son, they were first in the Searcy. police/fire dead lift record first Scrapper to be named state in points per game at Tucker captured in the 165-pound weight Outstanding Offensive 53.7 and touchdowns per first place in the junior class. Lineman all three years game at 7.3. 165-pound weight class Tucker qualified for the of his high school career, Defensively, the Scrap- and first place in the po- world powerlifting com- Graham said. pers held their opponents lice/fire 165-pound weight petition which will be held Outstanding special to 361 yards per game. class. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 in teams player - Jose Her- They had 29 takeaways, His marks include 440 Poland. nandez. He kicked 84 PATs an average of 2.4 per game.

Darius Hopkins (00) scores against Centerpoint. He scored as time expired Friday night in Nashville’s 53-51 victory at Prescott.

News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER REGULAR SEASON FINALE. Adalyn Dunn (4) pro- News-Leader photo/JOHN R. SCHIRMER tects the ball from the Lady Panther during the junior JUNIOR SCRAPPER DEFENSE. The junior Scrap- Scrapperettes’ 29-13 win over Ashdown Monday pers keep Ashdown away from the basket Monday night. The game marked the end of the junior high night during Nashville’s 40-31 home win over the regular season. Nashville will host the District 7-4A Panthers. The District 7-4A junior high tournament junior tournament Feb. 6-9. will be Feb. 6-9 at Scrapper Arena.

Kendall Kirchhoff (4) moves the ball against Acorn. She scored 21 points Jan. 24 at Cossatot River.

portS eaderS SPlayer of the Week L as selected by The Leader sports department Darius Hopkins, Nashville Darius, a Scrap- per senior, wrapped up a stellar week Sat- urday night when he received the Most Valuable Player Award at the Rotary Foot- ball Banquet. The night before, he hit a 3-point buzzer- beater to defeat Prescott 53-51 in blended confer- ence basketball. This weekly feature sponsored by McDonald’s of Nashville 845-2364 South Fourth Street Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Sports 7A Scrappers honored at banquet News-Leader photos/JOHN R. SCHIRMER

WELCOME. AD Bunch OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PLAYER. Coach A.J. OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE LINEBACKERS. Coach Brad Chesshir (center) Nichols greets the crowd. Whitmore presents the award to Darius Hopkins. presents the award to Garrett Gordon (left) and Hunter White.

PERMANENT TEAM CAPTAIN. Coach Mike Volarvich PERMANENT TEAM CAPTAIN. Coach Mike Volarvich PERMANENT TEAM CAPTAIN. Coach Mike Volarvich presents the award to Kirby Adcock. presents the award to Garrett Gordon. presents the award to Triston Rhodes.

OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN. Coach D.J. OUTSTANDING WIDE RECEIVER. Coach Nick Evans OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN. Coach Wade Graham presents the award to Kirby Adcock. presents the award to Ty Pettway. Matlock presents the award to Mace Green.

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER. Coach OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE PRACTICE. Coach Mike OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PRACTICE. Coach Mike Brad Chesshir presents the award to Jose Hernandez. Volarvich presents the award to Bubba Reeder. Volarvich presents the award to Kalob Carpenter. Rotary Football Banquet Saturday, Jan. 28 NHS cafeteria Sponsored by the Nashville Rotary Club

ALMA MATER. Scrapper cheerleaders lead the crowd in singing the NHS “Alma Mater. 8A Sports Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader Blevins splits with M’boro The Blevins senior bas- dre Burton with 16 and Blevins opened the ketball team split games Daryn Peck with 12. Other game with a 17-10 lead on Jan. 27 with Murfrees- Hornet scorers included they increased to a 31-24 boro. Cameron Lane with sev- lead at the half. The Lady The Blevins Lady Hor- en, Corta Young with six, Rattlers responded in the nets dropped their game Hunter Choate with three second half by outscoring 69-58 to the Lady Rattlers and Ernan Gomez and their opponent 16-9 in the while the Hornets picked Camdon Narlesky with third and 29-18 in the final up a 65-42 win. two points each. quarter to set the 69-58 In the boys’ game, the Murfreesboro’s scor- score. winless Rattlers kept the ers included J.C. Motley Other Lady Rattler Hornets in their sights with eight point, Mason scorers included Jacey in the first quarter and Alexander with seven, Saldana with 15 points, trailed 13-11 before Blevins Ryan Roberts with six, Lorna Wilcher with nine, pounded in 18 points in five each from Cody No- Hannah Kuykendall with the second quarter while len and Michael Hughes, eight, Erin Davis with their defense limited the Dawson Watts with four, four, Hopie Bucjely with Rattler shooters to eight Jack Stuard with three and three and Anna Corbitt points for a 31-19 lead at Jamie Jackson and Jarrett with two points. the half. Faulkner with two points Blevins’ scorers includ- Blevins extended the each. ed Madison Hall with 19, lead to 48-30 in the third Score by Quarter Amani Furlow with 18, quarter before outshoot- B 13-18-17-15=65 Jasmine Batson with 12, ing Murfreesboro 15-10 in M 11-8-11-10=42 Diana Samuels with eight the final frame to set the The Murfreesboro and Kaylee Kelton with 65-42 score. Lady Rattlers got behind one. Blevins was led by Ari Leeper’s 28 points to Score by Quarter Zane Kirkham with 19 get the come-from-behind M 10-14-16-29=69 points followed by Dean- 69-58 win over Blevins. B 17-14-9-18=58 Lady Rattlers win over Mountain Pine The Murfreesboro Lady M 11-14-12-7=44 and Corbitt with six each, Rattlers picked up a win The Rattlers’ scorers in Avi Leeper with four, Cox over Mountain Pine, 52- the loss to MC included with three and two points 29, last week but dropped Mason Alexander with each from Hopie Buckley, their game against Magnet eight points, Zach Eckert Madison May, Davis and Cove, 48-44 while the Rat- with seven and five points Saldana. tlers’ skid continued with each from J.C. Motley, Jar- Score by Quarter a 44-30 loss to Magnet rett Faulkner and Michael M 8-15-14-15=52 Cove and a 80-47 loss to Hughes. MP 4-3-9-15=29 Mountain Pine. Score by Quarter In the boys’ game, the In the game against MC 8-14-7-15=44 Rattlers were led in scor- Magnet Cove, the Lady M 4-7-10-9=30 ing by Alexander with 24 Rattlers were led by Ari The Lady Rattlers again points followed by Motley Leeper with 23 points fol- got behind the hot shoot- with eight, Hughes with lowed by Loran Wilcher ing of Ari Leeper to picked six, Faulkner with five and with 13 and two points up the 52-29 win over Ethan Pickett with one. each from Hannah Cox, Mountain Pine. Score by Quarter Anna Corbitt, Erin Davis Leeper scored 25 points MP 22-31-17-10=80 and Jacey Saldana. to lead all scoring. M 11-20-15-1=47 Score by Quarter Other Murfreesboro MC 10-7-12-19=48 scorers included Wilcher MS Hornets dominate SH Bears The Mineral Springs Esters with 13, Camron then steadily added to the Hornets dominated the Perkins with nine, Braiden lead to come out with the Spring Hill Bears, 77-50, Williams with eight, Ray- 47-35 win. at home on Jan. 24 but the shawn Sanders with five, The MS ladies were Lady Hornets dropped with three and two each led by Arionna Johnson their game, 47-35. from William Dixon, Ra- with 16 points followed The Hornets hit 34 heem Brown and Devin by Precious Johnson with points in the first quarter Greenlee. 11, Tamaya Draper with and then 20 in the second Score by Quarter six and Charity Lewis to carry a 54-23 lead into MS 34-20-16-7=77 with two. the locker room at the half. SH 13-10-19-8=50 Score by Quarter The Hornets were led The SH Lady Bears SH 16-8-13-10=47 by Darius Turner and Fred opened up a 16-12 lead MS 12-7-6-10=35 Robinson with 16 points in the first quarter over each followed by Kevonte the MS Lady Hornets and

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Love Our Library Kids Saturday, Feb. 11 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Howard County Library Nashville Stories • Crafts • Snacks News-Leader photo/JOHN BALCH Open to Kids Ages 4-10 SPECIAL PROCLAMATION. Murfreesboro Mayor Rodney Fagan (at left) issued a special proclamation Friday to Louella and Phil Terrell to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Murfreesboro Hardware. Sponsored by: The business opened in 1910 and was purchased by the Terrell family in 1917. The proclamation de- clared Jan. 27, 2017 as “Murfreesboro Hardware Day.” The Nashville Junior Auxiliary

2017 Arkansas Flower & Garden Show Gardens, trees, birds, bees & more LITTLE ROCK - Some of the region’s top experts on extension horticulture specialist Janet Carson introduces “I’m excited that we will have several different speakers horticulture, botany, pollination and other topics will be attendees to the basics of vegetable gardening essential to on eco-friendly landscaping,” Quinn said. featured speakers at the 26th annual Arkansas Flower and begin growing fresh healthful food for the table. “These speakers will show us how we can have beauti- Garden Show, taking place at the Statehouse Convention Scheiman, Morrison and Gulley will give other talks ful landscapes that are safe for our families and wildlife, Center in downtown Little Rock on Feb. 24-26. and presentations throughout Friday and Saturday, as will help support valuable pollinator populations, and use a Friday’s speaker lineup kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. many other speakers from around the region, including variety of native plants. Dan Scheiman, Bird Conservation Director for Audubon Miller County master gardener Debra Bolding, University This year’s show will also feature the return of “Rock in Arkansas, a state office of the National Audubon Society. of Delaware professor and chair of entomology and wild- the Garden,” a live music event Friday evening, featuring Scheiman will be speaking about birds who play the life ecology Dr. Douglas Tallamy, Division of Agriculture Little Rock musicians Wildflower Revue. roll of pollinator, and the tight relationship between nec- extension horticulture specialist and professor Amanda The show will feature nearly 100 vendors, as well as tarivorous birds and their plants using examples from McWhirt, president and CEO of Tulsa Botanical Gardens workshops, classes and a professional florist competition around the world. Dr. Todd Lasseigne and Richard and Andrea Cleaver, and juried flower competition, all held throughout the Lissa Morrison, garden manager and designer for Fay- owners and operators of Culberson’s Greenhouse in Statehouse Convention Center. etteville’s Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, will also speak Mayflower. Tickets to the Show can be purchased at the door or at 10:30, sharing the history, development, and value of Krista Quinn, executive director of the Arkansas Flower online. Single-day tickets are $10, and three-day passes northwest Arkansas’ magical botanical gardens. and Garden Show, said attendees to the 2017 show can are $15. Children 12 and under get in free. At 11:45 a.m., Pulaski County Master Gardener Jane look forward to interesting insights into developing the To purchase tickets online or to learn more about the Gulley will discuss the idea of “trees as storytellers,” while kinds of gardens that will really add to the enjoyment of 2017 Arkansas Flower and Garden Show, visit www. University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture their homes. argardenshow.org. 2B News Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader

Many people in rural America qualify for earned income tax credit WASHINGTON – The Internal Rev- ers without a qualifying child who earn enue Service wants taxpayers living in under $20,430 may qualify for a smaller rural communities to be aware of the credit. Also, certain disability payments Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and may qualify as earned income for EITC correctly claim it if they qualify. purposes. The IRS recommends using the Whether living in the big city or a EITC Assistant, on IRS.gov, to determine small town, EITC can help. The EITC is eligibility, estimate the amount of credit a federal income tax credit for working and more. people who don’t earn a lot ($53,505 or To get the credit, Taxpayers must fi le less for 2016) and meet certain eligibility a tax return, even if they do not owe any requirements. Because it’s a refundable tax or are not required to fi le. Qualifi ed credit, those who qualify and claim the taxpayers should consider claiming the credit could pay less federal tax, pay no EITC by fi ling electronically: through tax or even get a tax refund. EITC can a qualifi ed tax professional; using free mean up to a $6,269 refund for working community tax help sites; or doing it families with qualifying children. Work- themselves with IRS Free File. ers without a qualifying child could be Many EITC fi lers will get their refunds eligible for a smaller credit up to $506. later this year than in past years. That’s On average, EITC adds $2,400 to refunds. because a new law requires the IRS to Even though household income in hold refunds claiming the EITC and the many rural areas is below the national Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) average, many of these taxpayers are until mid-February. The IRS cautions to prepare an accurate return. In other able credits. One easy way to support often not aware that they may qualify taxpayers that these refunds likely will words, fi le as they normally would. this outreach eff ort is by participating for EITC. An eligible taxpayer must not start arriving in bank accounts or The IRS and partners nationwide will on the IRS Thunderclap to help promote have earned income from employment on debit cards until the week of Feb. 27. hold the annual EITC Awareness Day on #EITCAwarenessDay through social me- or running or owning a business or farm Taxpayers claiming the EITC or ACTC Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 to alert millions of dia. For more information on EITC and and meet basic rules. Eligibility also should fi le as soon as they have all of workers who may be missing out on this other refundable credits, visit the EITC depends on family size, but single work- the necessary documentation together signifi cant tax credit and other refund- page on IRS.gov. Special rules help many people with disabilities qualify for the earned income tax credit; up to 1.5 million fail to claim benefi ts WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service through a qualifi ed tax professional; using free com- its. One easy way to support this outreach eff ort is by wants taxpayers with disabilities and parents of chil- munity tax help sites; or through IRS Free File. participating on the IRS Thunderclap to help promote dren with disabilities to be aware of the Earned Income Many EITC fi lers will receive their refunds later #EITCAwarenessDay through social media. For more Tax Credit (EITC) and correctly claim it if they qualify. this year than in past years. That’s because a new law information on EITC visit the EITC page on IRS.gov. The EITC is a federal income tax credit for workers requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming the EITC who don’t earn a high income ($53,505 or less for 2016) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until and meet other eligibility requirements. Because it’s mid-February. a refundable credit, those who qualify and claim the The IRS cautions taxpayers that these refunds likely credit could pay less federal tax, pay no tax or even will not start arriving in bank accounts or on debit get a tax refund. cards until the week of Feb. 27. Taxpayers claiming the The EITC could put an extra $2 or up to $6,269 into EITC or ACTC should fi le as soon as they have all of a taxpayer’s pocket. Nevertheless, the IRS estimates the necessary documentation together to prepare an that as many as 1.5 million people with disabilities accurate return. In other words, fi le as they normally miss out on this valuable credit because they fail to would. fi le a tax return. Many of these non-fi lers fall below The IRS and partners nationwide will hold the an- the income threshold requiring them to fi le. Even so, nual EITC Awareness Day on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 to the IRS urges them to consider fi ling anyway because alert millions of workers who may be missing out on the only way to receive this credit is to fi le a return this signifi cant tax credit and other refundable cred- and claim EITC. To qualify for EITC, the taxpayer must have earned income. Usually, this means income either from a job or from self-employment. But taxpayers who retired on disability can also count as earned income any taxable benefi ts they receive under an employer’s disability retirement plan. These benefi ts remain earned income until the disability retiree reaches minimum retire- ment age. The IRS emphasized that social Security benefi ts or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) do not count as earned income. Additionally, taxpayers may claim a child with a disability or a relative with a disability of any age to get the credit if the person meets all other EITC requirements. Use the EITC Assistant, on IRS.gov, to determine eligibility, estimate the amount of credit and more. People with disabilities are often concerned that a tax refund will impact their eligibility for one or more public benefi ts, including Social Security dis- ability benefi ts, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. The law is clear that tax refunds, including refunds from tax credits such as the EITC, are not counted as income for purposes of determining eligibility for benefi ts. This applies to any federal program and any state or local program fi nanced with federal funds. The best way to get the EITC is to fi le electronically: Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 News 3B

Working grandparents May be eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit

WASHINGTON — The Internal Reve- certain disability payments may qualify nue Service wants working grandparents as earned income for EITC purposes. raising grandchildren to be aware of the EITC eligibility also depends on family Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and size. The IRS recommends using the correctly claim it if they qualify. EITC Assistant, on IRS.gov, to determine The EITC is a federal income tax credit eligibility, estimate the amount of credit for workers who don’t earn a high in- and more. come ($53,505 or less for 2016) and meet Eligible taxpayers must file a tax re- certain eligibility requirements. Because turn, even if they do not owe any tax or it’s a refundable credit, those who qualify are not required to file. Qualified taxpay- and claim the credit could pay less fed- ers should consider claiming the EITC by eral tax, pay no tax or even get a tax filing electronically: through a qualified refund. The EITC could put an extra $2 tax professional; using free community or up to $6,269 into a taxpayer’s pocket. tax help sites; or doing it themselves with Grandparents and other relatives IRS Free File. care for millions of children, but are of- Many EITC filers will get their refunds ten not aware that they could claim the later this year than in past years. That’s children under their care for the EITC. because a new law requires the IRS to A grandparent who is working and has hold refunds claiming the EITC and the a grandchild who is a qualifying child Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) living with him or her may qualify for until mid-February. The IRS cautions the EITC, even if the grandparent is 65 taxpayers that these refunds likely will years of age or older. Generally, to be a not start arriving in bank accounts or qualified child for EITC purposes, the on debit cards until the week of Feb. 27. grandchild must meet the dependency Taxpayers claiming the EITC or ACTC requirements. should file as soon as they have all of Special rules and restrictions apply if the necessary documentation together the child’s parents or other family mem- to prepare an accurate return. In other bers also qualify for the EITC. Details words, file as they normally would. including numerous helpful examples The IRS and partners nationwide will can be found in Publication 596, avail- hold the annual EITC Awareness Day on able on IRS.gov. There are also special Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 to alert millions of rules, described in the publication, for workers who may be missing out on this individuals receiving disability benefits significant tax credit and other refund- and members of the military. able credits. One easy way to support Working grandparents are encour- this outreach effort is by participating aged to find out, not guess, if they qualify on the IRS Thunderclap to help promote for this very important credit. To qualify #EITCAwarenessDay through social me- for EITC, the taxpayer must have earned dia. For more information on EITC and income either from a job or from self- other refundable credits, visit the EITC employment and meet basic rules. Also, page on IRS.gov. New two-stage e-mail scheme targets tax professionals

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, to send phishing emails. unsolicited email or PDF attachment from an unknown state tax agencies and tax industry leaders today The tax professional may think they are downloading sender. As the IRS, states and the tax industry make warned tax professionals to be alert to an email scam a potential client’s tax information or accessing a site progress in the fight against identity theft, cybercrimi- from cybercriminals posing as clients soliciting their with the potential client’s tax information. In reality, nals are becoming more sophisticated in their efforts services. the cybercriminals are collecting the preparer’s email to steal additional client information. Criminals need A new variation of this phishing scheme is targeting address and password and possibly other information. more data in their effort to impersonate clients and file accounting and tax preparation firms nationwide. The The IRS urges tax professionals and tax preparation fraudulent returns to claim refunds, and schemes like scheme’s objective is to collect sensitive information that firms to consider creating internal policies or obtain this can help in this effort. will allow fraudsters to prepare fraudulent tax returns. security experts’ recommendations on how to address Read more at Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself, These latest phishing emails come in typically two unsolicited emails seeking their services. the Security Summit initiative to increase awareness stages. The first email is the solicitation, which asks tax One tip: Never respond to or click on a link in an about the tax professional community. professionals questions such as “I need a preparer to file my taxes.” If the tax professional responds, the cyber- criminal sends a second email. This second email typi- cally has either an embedded web address or contains a PDF attachment that has an embedded web address. In some cases, the phishing emails may appear to come from a legitimate sender or organization (perhaps even a friend or colleague) because they also have been victimized. Fraudsters have taken over their accounts 4B News Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader

Need to keep certain records

WASHINGTON — As tax fi ling season is underway, photos or videos of valuables. the Internal Revenue Service has information for tax- Now is a good time to set up a system to keep tax payers who wonder how long to keep tax returns and records safe and easy to fi nd when fi ling next year, ap- other documents. plying for a home loan or fi nancial aid. Tax records must Generally, the IRS recommends keeping copies of tax support the income, deductions and credits claimed returns and supporting documents at least three years. on returns. Taxpayers need to keep these records if Some documents should be kept up to seven years in the IRS asks questions about a tax return or to fi le an case a taxpayer needs to fi le an amended return or if amended return. questions arise. Keep records relating to real estate up It is even more important for taxpayers to have a to seven years after disposing of the property. copy of last year’s tax return as the IRS makes changes Health care information statements should be kept to authenticate and protect taxpayer identity. Beginning with other tax records. Taxpayers do not need to send in 2017, some taxpayers who e-fi le will need to enter these forms to IRS as proof of health coverage. The either the prior-year adjusted gross income or the prior- records taxpayers should keep include records of any year self-select PIN and date of birth. If fi ling jointly, employer-provided coverage, premiums paid, advance both taxpayers’ identities must be authenticated with payments of the premium tax credit received and type this information. The AGI is clearly labeled on the tax fi nancial and health records safe and secure whether of coverage. Taxpayers should keep these — as they do return. Learn more at Validating Your Electronically stored on paper or kept electronically. When records other tax records — generally for three years after they Filed Tax Return. are no longer needed for tax purposes, ensure the data fi le their tax returns. Taxpayers who need tax information can request is properly destroyed to prevent the information from Whether stored on paper or kept electronically, the a free transcript for the past three tax years. The ‘Get being used by identity thieves. IRS urges taxpayers to keep tax records safe and se- Transcript’ tool on IRS.gov is the fastest way to get a If disposing of an old computer, tablet, mobile phone cure, especially any documents bearing Social Security transcript. or back-up hard drive, keep in mind it includes fi les and numbers. The IRS also suggests scanning paper tax and If taxpayers are still keeping old tax returns and personal data. Removing this information may require fi nancial records into a format that can be encrypted receipts stuffed in a shoebox in the back of the closet, special disk utility software. More information is avail- and stored securely on a fl ash drive, CD or DVD with they might want to rethink that approach. Keep tax, able on IRS.gov at How long should I keep records?.

FINANCIAL FOCUS It’s not simple, but it’s important: Choosing the right tax preparer By Josh Tice Avoid preparers who promise “big refunds.” No Edward Jones Investments reputable tax preparer can guarantee you a big refund When you fi rst started out in your adult life, things - or any refund - before looking at your taxes. Stay away were probably pretty simple: no house, no spouse, no from these people. Also, avoid tax preparers who base kids, few investments. So, when it came time to do your their fee on a percentage of the amount of the refund. taxes, you might have gotten along just fi ne by using While refunds are nice, you don’t want one that might Form 1040EZ - which, as the name suggests, is pretty invite serious questions, or an audit, from the IRS. darn easy to use. Get Organized Fast forward a few years, however, and here you Once you have chosen a professional to do your taxes, are today: family, mortgage, 401(k), IRA, stocks, bonds, what can you expect? Can you just toss a shoebox full of debts, charitable contributions. Now, when you sit down receipts, investment statements and pay stubs at your to do your taxes, they’re looking a lot more like your preparer and then wait for your return? high school trigonometry. If that’s the case, it might be It’s not that easy. Even if you use a tax preparer, time for you to get some help. you’re going to have to do some work, too. Try to be However, anyone can claim to be a “tax preparer.” as organized as possible with your documentation. How can you fi nd the one that’s right for you? Here For example, you may want one envelope devoted are a few tips: solely to investment information, one to earnings, one Check credentials. While your brother-in-law, your to charitable gifts, one to other deductions, and so on. barber and your daughter’s friend who is really good The more organized you are, the easier it will be for in math all may be able to do your taxes, none of them your tax professional to complete your return in the are going to be as familiar with tax laws as a CPA, a tax most favorable manner possible. attorney or an “enrolled agent” (an individual licensed However, don’t assume that what you’re giving to by the U.S. Treasury Department to represent taxpay- your preparer is suffi cient. If you have sold shares of ers before the Internal Revenue Service). So, before you stock, make sure you’ve got the cost-basis of those shares hand over your tax returns to someone, ask about his available. If this information is not printed on your or her credentials and experience. If your taxes are too statements, call your investment professional to get it. complicated for you to handle, you need a professional. Here’s one fi nal tip: See your tax preparer as soon as Get references. Ask your friends, relatives and co- possible. Once the tax season gets into late March, you’ll workers who they use for their taxes, and if they’re fi nd few people anywhere as harassed and harried as tax satisfi ed with this person. preparers - so give them the time they need to help you.

Aren’t you glad you have tax professionals you can rely upon and trust right here in your own backyard? The ‘News-Leader’ thanks the businesses which supported this section Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 News 5B Federal lawsuit against Nashville Howard County gets court date Nashville Mayor Billy District Court Ray Jones said he believes the federal lawsuit against the city over damages in an August 2010 downtown Jan. 26, 2017 Nashville, guilty of non- fire will finally go before BF=Bond Forfeited payment of fines, commit- a jury. Howard County ted to jail, owed $770 The US District Court Blake, Candice R., 37, Lopez, Gabriel, 24, in Texarkana granted to Nashville, guilty of non- Nashville, guilty of domes- the plaintiffs a continuance payment of fines, $178 tic battery in third degree, until June 26, 2017, in their owed fined $515 and sentenced efforts to recover damages Dildy, Joshua R., 25, to 10 days in jail; guilty of allegedly suffered in the Mineral Springs, guilty of public intoxication, fined Aug, 26, 2010, fire which domestic battery in third $220 destroyed several build- degree, fined $515 Roberts, Ashley N., 30, ings in the 200 block of Jones, Angela M., 39, Dierks, guilty of posses- Main Street. Ashdown, guilty of non- sion of marijuana, fined Plaintiffs are Carl and payment of fines, $1,040 $1,030 and license sus- Justin Johnson who claim owed pended for six months News-Leader photo/COURTESY OF JULIA MOORE DIERKS QB TEAM TAKES FIRST. On Jan. 27, the 5th/6th grade Quiz Bowl their building and its con- Taylor, Shane L., 46, Ruiz, Victoria M., 38, tents of antiques and col- Nashville, guilty of disor- Nashville, $145 BF, failure from Dierks’ Jo Ann Walters Elementary School won the De Queen Mena Edu- cational Cooperative Quiz Bowl competition. Teams from all over the coopera- lectibles were unnecessar- derly conduct, fined $270, to present insurance; $245 ily destroyed by firefight- under advisement for six BF, failure to appear tive area had previously battled for the opportunity to attend the finals at the ers. The men reside in Co-op headquarters in Gillham. The Dierks team was able to advance to this months Thomas, Cortney, 26, Arizona. They are seeking Thomas, Cortney, 26, Mineral Springs, guilty championship tournament where it claimed the top spot. Other teams who qual- judgments in the amount Mineral Springs, guilty of non-payment of fines, ified to attend included Mena, Mount Ida, Ashdown and Oden. Team members of almost $225,000 for of no seat belt, fined $50; $165 owed are (from left) Sydney Mounts, Rustin Simmons, captain Mackay Smith, Jenna the building and almost guilty of driving on sus- Williams, Xavier, 20, Bray and Lillian Glass. $930,000 for contents. They pended or revoked license, Nashville, guilty of non- are also asking for attorney fined $345 and sentenced payment of fines, $1,070 fees and other costs, and to two days in jail owed Mineral Springs man who threatened have asked for a jury trial. White, Jason A., 38, Di- City of Dierks Defendants in the case erks, guilty of no seat belt, Gray, Robert D., 44, Di- mayors pleads guilty to federal charges include the current and fined $50; guilty of failure erks, guilty of driving on former mayor; several cur- to appear, fined $245 suspended or revoked The Mineral Springs longer honor the votes federal government. A rent and former city coun- City of Nashville license, fined $345 and sen- man who mailed threat- of anyone who is homo- FBI source who met with cil members; and the fire Ballard, Rosie, 43, Nash- tenced to two days in jail ening letters to seven area sexual, Muslim, socialist, Bryan in response to the marshall. ville, guilty of failure to va- City of Mineral Springs mayors pleaded guilty community or atheists or classified advertisement Firemen from Nashville cate, fined $120 and $1,440 Hopes, Fredia, 69, on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in worships any God other recorded Bryan stating he and nine other communi- Beam, Katelin, 19, Lockesburg, guilty of no the Western Division of than Jesus Christ. wanted to kill all living ties joined to fight the blaze Nashville, guilty of theft proof of liability insurance, the United States District According to case docu- presidents. for five hours. of property, fined $490 fined $345 Court in Texarkana. ments, the letters to the As part of a plea agree- The Johnsons’ case has Bernard, Clausy J., 30, Martinez, David L., 20, Maverick Dean Bryan, mayors all had the same ment, Bryan, who was been dismissed twice. Nashville, guilty of driv- Nashville, $345 BF, no 56, entered a plea agree- return address: “2nd Lt. indicted on March 16, 2016 After the first dismissal ing on suspended or re- proof of liability insurance ment for seven counts of Gary Owen, Southwest, for mailing the letters in they appealed, and were voked license, fined $345 Morris, Erik A., 17, mailing threatening com- Ark.” and the writer iden- January of 2015, a charge granted opportunity for and sentenced to two days Mineral Springs, guilty of munications. The letters tifies himself as a member of being a felon in pos- a new trial. Again it was in jail; guilty of non-pay- violation of city ordinance were sent to mayors in of the First Christian Mili- session of a firearm was dismissed, but it was dis- ment of fines, committed - sagging pants, fined $125 Nashville, Murfreesboro, tia of the United States of dismissed and a shotgun missed without prejudice, to jail, $2,295 owed; guilty Vaughn, Donnie Ray, De Queen, Ashdown, America. was forfeited. meaning it could be filed of shoplifting, fined $390 18, Newhope, guilty of Lewisville, Prescott and During an investigation Assistant U.S. Attor- again. They filed again. and sentenced to three driving on suspended or Hope. by the Federal Bureau of ney David Harris said the The presiding judge is days in jail revoked license, fined $345 The letters threatened Investigations (FBI), it was plea agreement includes expected to be US District Brambia, Roberto M., and sentenced to two days to hang the mayors from determined that Bryan a suggested sentence of Judge Susan O. Hickey. 54, Little Rock, guilty of in jail trees on the courthouse was the person who had 12 to 18 months in federal The case will be heard in driving on suspended or Velcoff, Shavon, 21, lawn if they did not put twice placed an advertise- prison. Bryan will remain the Federal Courthouse in revoked license, fined $345 Mineral Springs, guilty of prayer and the Ten Com- ment in the Thrifty Nickel in federal custody and is Texarkana, Ark. and sentenced to two days possession of controlled mandments back in the using the alias “2nd Lt. expected to be sentenced in jail substance, fined $1,030 schools and eliminate the Gary Owen” in which he in the coming months. Garcia, Antonio A., 38, and license suspended for Common Core curricu- was seeking a $23 million Bryan is being repre- CP Renewal chili Mineral Springs, $195 BF, six months lum. The letters also de- loan to raise the Christian sented by attorney Jeff supper Saturday no driver’s license; $50 Arkansas Game manded the mayors no army and overthrow the Harrelson. BF, failure to present in- and Fish Commission The annual chili supper surance Huckabee, Weston L., fundraiser of the Center Hernandez, Isidro, 28, 19, Hope, guilty of light Blood drive Feb. 9 at Center Point CC Point Renewal will be Sat- De Queen, guilty of no requirements after hours, urday, Feb. 4 driver’s license, fined $245 fined $220 The Moonlighters EHC Community Center. be held for a certificate The event will begin at Jones, Michael G., 19, Vaughn, Dalton E., 17, will sponsor a LifeShare Donors are asked to for two free burgers, fries 5 p.m. at the Center Point Nashville, guilty of driv- Newhope, $370 BF, wast- blood drive on Thurs- bring their donor card or and drinks, compliments Community Center. ing on suspended or re- ing edible wildlife day, Feb. 9. other identification. All of The Center Point Store. The public is invited. voked license, fined $345 Witherspoon, Beau R., The drive will be from donors will receive a T- and sentenced to two days 24, Nashville, guilty of tag- 2-7 p.m. at the Center Point shirt, and a drawing will in jail; guilty of leaving ging requirements, fined ATTENTION! scene of accident, fined $370; guilty of big game Beginning February 1, 2017 through April 1, 2017, $383.56 check requirements, fined any patron of the Mineral Springs Water System who Jones, Sherwood F., 46, $370 has a deposit on record that was paid on or before January 1, 2013 may redeem their deposit no later than April 1, 2017. (Via Ordinance # 384) Inquiries may be made at Mineral Springs Municipal Water Works 870-287-4230 THANK YOU! (CMS: 30, 31)

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M’BORO QB TEAM TAKES FIRST. The Murfreesboro 7th grade Quiz Bowl team won first place at the re- cent Dawson Educational Coopera- tive Quiz Bowl Tournament. In the final game for the championship the undefeated Murfreesboro team won over an undefeated Gurdon team to secure the title. Murfreesboro team members include (front) Grayson Bailey, Chesney Self and Mackenzie Epperly; (back) Jarod Posey, Jay Stuard, Jackson Manlove, Kamryn Taylor and Landon Silva. The team is coached by Sandra Elliott.

Reggie Fryar Cossatot River HS teacher to be guest speaker at George Washington Birthday Luncheon on Feb. 22 The 13th annual George Washington Birthday Lun- cheon will be held February 22, 2017 at the Hot Springs Country Club. The featured speaker is Reggie Fryar and his presentation will be “George Washington: Man of Determination.” Fryar teaches at Cossatot River High School and is in his 36th year, all in the same district. He holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Sciences from Henderson State University and a degree in Library Science from Southern Arkansas University. Throughout his career, he has taught every area of social sciences from junior high to college. He currently teaches World History, American National Government, U.S. History II, and Orientation to Teaching, as well as coaching soccer. Fryar is also an adjunct instructor at University of Arkansas Rich Mountain and Pastor at Revival Center Church. He has been named Arkansas Rural Teacher of the Year, National Rural Teacher of the Year and DAR Arkansas History Teacher of the Year and has been cho- sen as favorite teacher for 33 years. The $22 “paid reservations only” must be received no later than Feb. 16. This event is limited seating. Make checks payable to Arkansas Chapter NSDAR and mail to Sheila Beatty, 27 Doblez Circle, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909-5109. Seating will begin at 11 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA S. BOONE, DECEASED CASE NO.: 31PR-17-1-2 NOTICE OF PROBATE Last Known Address of Decedent: 780 Wayside Drive, Wimberley, Texas 78679

Date of Death: May 20, 2016 An instrument dated August 20, 2014 was on the 11th day of January, 2017, admitted to probate without administration as the last Will of the above named decedent. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected only by filing a Petition within the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate, including claims for injury or death, must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. This Notice first published on the 25th day of January, 2016. Allen Boone, Proponent P.O. Box 1163 Wimberley, TX 78679 Paul E. Lindsey HARRELL, LINDSEY & CARR, P.A. P.O. Box K, Camden, Arkansas 71711 870-836-7725 Attorneys for the Estate (HLC: 30, 31)

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On the coldest morn- start. Would Mr. Lanham set for Feb. 26-April 22 ing of last December my please come and check it. By Mary Hightower pickup wouldn’t start. When Mr. Lanham ar- able,” said Lisa Washburn, U of A System associate professor-health It wasn’t the battery; it rived Bruce pointed to the Division of Agriculture turned over. I ground shed, sat down to lunch for the University of Ar- Are all those holiday away at the starter, ma- and answered the phone. kansas System Division of indulgences weighing you nipulating the manual Three minutes later Mr. Agriculture. “And if a little down? The spring edition choke (it’s 30 years old) Lanham appeared at the competitive nature kicks of Walk Across Arkansas, in, so much the better!” until the battery began to I used another can of souri. As the new Exten- kitchen door. which begins Feb. 26 and Last year, Walk Across weaken. ether to no avail. 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My yet, so if she doesn’t read call Mr. Lanham.” Wull, ya had a wrench track of your time. edu/health-living/per- daughter suggested it was this column I’ll still re- Mr. Lanham is to the stickin’ outta yer tool box Getting involved is sonalfinance/small-steps- outta gas. She switched tain my position as “The age where he doesn’t wor- so the lid wouldn’t close. easy. Gather a team of two health-wealth.aspx. the gas gauge from MAIN Perfect Father.” Unfor- ry about coddling people. The clutch pedal was hit- to 10 people and register at The University of Ar- TANK to AUX, “See,” she tunately, Bruce’s whole He asked a few questions tin’ the lid so it wouldn’t www.uaex.edu/walk. kansas System Division said, “it’s empty.” family was there when over the phone. Bruce, a go down all the way. And Come Sunday, Feb. 26, of Agriculture is an equal “No,” I explained, Mr. Lanham diagnosed his grad of Fresno State, be- Sonny, I never charged start hitting the pavement. opportunity/equal ac- “You’ve just switched it mechanical problem. came impatient explaining anyone to rearrange a Record the number of min- cess/affirmative action wrong. See, the other tank Bruce was a recent ar- he’d done all he could but toolbox before.” utes you walk or do other institution. If you require is full.” rival to northeast Mis- the tractor still wouldn’t www.baxterblack.com exercise for eight weeks. a reasonable accommoda- “Getting started with tion to participate or need Cattlemen’s Association launches membership drive an exercise program is materials in another for- easier when you have mat, please contact your The Howard County uncertain changes and we cattlemen had influence stop by the booths at the teammates who support county extension office as Cattlemen’s Association need a voice that speaks with legislators via lob- co-op to talk with local and encourage you and soon as possible. Dial 711 is launching a member- for our best interests,” said byists. board members. help keep you account- for Arkansas Relay. ship drive with a booth to Kelly Hardin of Nashville, “The Cattlemen’s As- The organization will be set up at the Farmer’s secretary-treasurer of the sociation benefits cattle host its next general meet- Cooperative in Nashville. county association. producers, landowners, ing on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at The booth will be Hardin said that mem- foresters, and anyone with 6:30 p.m. at the Howard open Monday, Feb. 6, and bership had diminished in an interest in livestock and County Fairgrounds in Thursday, Feb. 9. recent years, and needed husbandry,” Hardin said. Nashville. “Cattlemen are facing to be brought back so that She invited the public to The public is invited. 8B News Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader Nashville High School Treat for tiny spurweed now Honor Roll By Kaycee Davis Howard County Extension Agent • Agriculture All As Lawn Burweed, also known as “spurweed” or “the tiny stickers in 12th grade my yard” is common to the southern half of Arkansas. Kirby Adcock, Justin Bean, Michael Bevill, Kennedy Yes, this is the tiny sticker that hurts like no-other when you or your Blue, Maricela Bustos, Esmeralda Camacho, Savanah pet steps on it. No, there are no stickers in your yard right now. However, Carver, Kaylea Carver, Austin Chambers, Alyssa Cox, spurweed is a winter annual weed that germinates in the fall/winter, Gabi Dougan, Bailey Dougan, Taylor Ericksen, Reed blooms in late winter to early spring and sets the seed (that nasty sticker) later in spring. Fanning, Allyn Florini, Ronnie Gainey, Talyn Gordon, So what does that mean? Garrett Gordon, Autumn Harris, Alyssa Harrison, Now is the time to spray for it! Spray now through February to kill the Glenn Hartness, Audra Hughes, Anna Kesterson, weeds before they set seeds. The best herbicide to use is a post-emergent Kendall Kirchhoff, Ella Lamb, Erica Linville, Emily Mc- herbicide containing 2,4-D. Cauley, Gabriel Moorer, McKenzie Morphew, Matthew There are different brand names, percentage formulations and numer- Nannemann, Zach Perez, Daniel Pioquinto, Bridgett ous formulations of two or three way mixes of herbicides containing Puente, Allison Reeder, Triston Rhodes, Veronica Ro- dicamba or MCPP. Make sure to read the label before application to driguez, Kelby Schooley, Chloe Scoggins, Grace Talley, make sure the specific formulation and percentage of chemical that you choose is appropriate for your lawn or pasture. For Kaitlyn Wakley, Abigail Witherspoon. instance, Bermuda grass tends to be more herbicide tolerant than St. Augustine or Centipede. Lastly, make sure to always 11th grade read the label and follow mixing and sprayer instructions, this is key to insure effective control of spurweed. So how do you know if you have spurweed? Jasmin Camacho, Alex Copeland, Peyton Dodd, Here is what to look for: They are tiny plants. They germinate in the fall, producing a ground-hugging plant with parsley- Monique Flores, Felicity Green, Olivia Herzog, Hunter like leaves. In late winter, the blooms will be tiny white flowers. The leaves are also “lacy” and fruit is inset in the plant. Right Jones, Garrett Lance, Leslie Lingo, Kianna McElroy, now, the fruit or sticker is not going to pierce the skin or feel like it does when it hurts later in the summer. Shayla Miller, Caleb Newton, Lindsey O’Donnell, Bre- All this information was obtained from Extension resources. If you are interested in more detailed information regarding anna Peebles, Alyssa Rather, Alicia Rojas, Isaiah Smith, spurweed or other nuisance plants, we have various fact sheets and MP’s for weed control in Arkansas. Alexis Staggs, Justin Turley, Pablo Villanueva-Guillen, Joshua Whitlow, Emily Young. Weekend activities at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area 10th grade Zach Backus, Laiken Baird, Madison Beam, Bravyn Saturday, Feb. 4 anatomy and classifications owls. Meeting Place: Visitor 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Feed Bell, Erika Bretado, Grace Campbell, Kalob Carpenter, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Who through interactive games Center’s Legacy Room. the Critters (1 hour) Katie Carroll, Scott Clay, Karina Cogburn, Taurean Coul- Lives in a Tree? (1 hour) What and a detection hike. Meet- Sunday, Feb. 5 Meeting Place: Visitor ter, Julianne Futrell, Karen Garduza, Levester Gillard, animals live in our trees? ing Place: Visitor Center’s 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. You Center. Katilynn Hanney, Miguel Hernandez, Katelyn Hipp. Meeting Place: Sandbar Pic- Legacy Room. Too Can Be A Bird Nerd! (1 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. nic Area. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Owl hour) Niche (1 hour) Take a look Kristopher Horne, Jaydon Hostetler, Jon Howard, Bar- 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Moon (1 hour, 30 mins) There is over 100 species at how all organisms have rett Jackson, Nevaeh Marie Jordan, Brody King, Cason Mammal Pursuit (1 hour) Learn about four of the of birds in Arkansas. Take a their own role, or niche in Lemons, Isabelle Martin, Bladen Parker, Colton Patter- Take a closer look of all seven native owl species in hike that will transform you their environment here at son, Mercedes Staggs, Landan Stuard, Cecily Sweeden, the features that make up a Arkansas. After the program into a “bird nerd.” Meeting Cossatot River State Park. Garrett Talley, James Vancamp, Jordan White, Charles mammal, explore different take a walk in the dark brisk Place: Cossatot Fall’s Park- Meeting Place: Visitor Cen- Williams, Dalton Wilson. mammal’s diet, behavior, winter woods to call for ing Lot. ter’s Legacy Room. ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY!

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The mouth of the righteous First Assembly is a fountain of life, of God but violence overwhelms the 1405 W. Sunset • Nashville 845-1959 mouth of the wicked. Terry Goff, Pastor —Proverbs 10:11 Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Service 7 p.m. -- Non-Denomination -- Delight United New Life in Jesus Methodist Church Christ Church E. Antioch Street • Delight 913 South Main St. • Nashville, AR Sunday Morning Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. Morning Services - 11:00 a.m. TV Broadcast KJEP-TV: Prayer Meeting - Wed. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays @ 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m. Pastors: Lankford & Mary Alice Moore Jim Henderson, Pastor You are invited to worship with us at... 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Alan Davis, Pastor Open Doors” Visit us at: www.hollycreekmbc.net Ridgeway Baptist Church (SBC) Corner of Peachtree & Hearn Futrell Marine Hwy. 371 • Prescott Hwy • Nashville Morris Drug Hwy. 371 845-1386 116 S. Main Sunday: Fellowship 9 a.m. Nashville Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nashville (870) 845-3122 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Discipleship Training 5 p.m. (870) 845-1565 Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday: Children/Youth/Adults 6:30 p.m. New Light Come worship with us! First Christian First Church of God C.M.E. Church Community Oriented & Christ Centered Church 500 N. Main • Nashville 1301 S. Mill Street • Nashville 946 MLK, Hwy 355, Tollette, AR (Corner of Main & Bishop) Elroy Stewart, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 845-3241 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. • Youth 6:00 p.m. Sunday Bible School - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Rev. Charles Green, Pastor Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Minister: Jim Pinson Nashville News-Leader Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 News 9B ••• White Cliffs News ••• M’boro city council passes I was always confi - continue to pray for our dent that no one would President and America. budget, extends moratorium try to use my credit We had no emergen- card to make purchases cies in the Cliffs this from my computer use. week. on manufactured homes I found out this week CHRISTIAN RE- By Nicole Tracy ary 1, 2017 and ending on stallation standards of the that was the case. I now FRESHER; PSALM 2:8 Murfreesboro Diamond December 31, 2017. Arkansas Manufactured have to go through a lot KJV The Murfreesboro City The anticipated incom- Home Commission within of paper work and change my credit card Ask of me and I shall give thee the Council met for a brief ing funds for the city’s the city limits of Murfrees- to make it safe again. This is just a caution heathen for thane inheritance, and the special session Monday general account for the cal- boro. to those of you who make purchases by uttermost parts of the earth for thy pos- evening to adopt two reso- endar year are $927,004.94. The proposed ordi- computer to be very careful. session. lutions concerning the Anticipated expenses for nance would allow for the Dorothy Bailey and I were out on a The more praying there is in the world, city budget and a zoning the general account total extension of the morato- mission Thursday in the Nashville area. the better the world will be, the mightier ordinance which would $767,157.73. rium for an additional six The weather was very sunny, but the the forces against evil everywhere. God extend the moratorium Incoming funds for the months from January 11, wind was very cold. We were thankful shapes the world by prayer. Prayers are on homes that do not meet street account are esti- 2017, or until such time as that senior citizens know how to dress deathless. The lips that uttered them may standards set forth by the mated to be $394.460,63, the comprehensive plan in uncertain weather. be closed in death, the heart that felt them Department of Housing and outgoing expenses for and development regula- Prayer requested for the following: may have ceased to beat, but the prayers and Urban Development the account are estimated tions are prepared by the Ruben Pauley, Hattie Jean Pauley, Corey live before God, and God’s heart is set on (HUD) within city limits. at $238,184.86. city’s Zoning Commission Adams, Mary Crosslin, Dante Crosslin, them. Prayers outlive the lives of those A pair of resolutions Resolution 2017-2 and adopted by the city and Lela James. who uttered them; outlive a generation, were passed concerning passed unanimously by council. The family of Julius Wall who passed outlive an age. the city’s budget. The fi rst the council members, by a Ordinance 2017-1 was away on Monday, January 23, 2017. The The secret to success in Christ’s resolution, 2017-1 allows vote of 4-0. passed by the council by a Wall family wishes to thank all their Kingdom is the ability to pray. The one for the adoption of an The council also con- vote of 4-0. friends and well wishers for the prayers, who can wield the power of prayer is amended budget for 2016. sidered Ordinance 2017-1, Present at the meeting cards, fl owers, calls, and any other act the strong one, the holy one in Christ’s The budget was esti- which would set forth an were Mayor Rodney Fa- of kindness shown to the family dur- Kingdom. - E.M. Bounds mated to be $875,865.71 for extension of the current gan, Recorder/Treasurer ing their time of grief. Don’t forget to LOVE IS THE KEY! the year. Actual totals for moratorium previously Penny Lamb, secretary the year were $910,578.73. provided for in Ordinance Carolyn Cox, and City The resolution passed by a 2016-5. Council members Debbie  Gems From The Crater  vote of 4-0. The previous ordinance Shukers, Rob Evans, Jeff Resolution 2017-2 pro- prohibited the location or Walls, and Jason Allmon. vided for the adoption of a relocation of any manu- Council members Betty Make the most of winter mining budget for the city of Mur- factured or mobile homes O’Neal and Dana Stone By Waymon Cox feet warm and dry is to monds registered at the freesboro for the 12-month that did not meet Federal were absent from the meet- Greetings from Crater pack waterproof boots and park are found by visi- period beginning on Janu- HUD regulations and in- ing. of Diamonds State Park! thick socks. A hiking stick tors who have taken their While summer is the most or long-handle shovel can gravel with them! popular season to search also help you keep your The park is currently for diamonds in Arkansas, balance while walking open seven days a week, Delight man sentenced winter definitely has its through muddy areas. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. perks. Those who travel You’ll obviously want Whether you come see us A 40-year-old Delight years in the ADC with two pleaded guilty to reduced this time of year can enjoy to bundle up when it’s cold in the cold of winter or the man was among eight years suspended. charge of misdemeanor the natural surroundings out, but wind is another heat of summer, we hope defendants who entered Eric Lynn Emmett, 26, criminal mischief and or- of the Crater during a qui- consideration. Even on a you’ll have an outstanding guilty pleas and were sen- of Glenwood, pleaded dered to pay $2,000 res- eter, more serene diamond mild day, a strong breeze experience and make life- tenced Monday in Pike guilty to theft by receiving titution jointly to Robert search. Winter rains also can chap your skin and long memories at Crater of County Circuit Court. and was sentenced to fi ve Henegar of Langley. cause lots of erosion in make temperatures feel Diamonds State Park! David Leroy Hill Jr., years of probation and Robert Joseph Gurley, the park’s plowed search much colder. The diamond Most recent signifi cant pleaded guilty to theft of fined $1,500 plus court 19, of Umpire, pleaded area, creating a better op- search area is fairly fl at and precipitation: Jan. 22 property involving a 2003 costs. guilty to the reduced mis- portunity to find a dia- has very few trees to block Diamond fi nds van stolen from Brent Al- Kimberly L. Rosier, 60, demeanor charge of crimi- mond. Also, just because wind gusts. In addition to (100 points=1 carat): exander in November of of Glenwood, pleaded nal mischief and ordered it’s winter doesn’t mean a coat or jacket, wear a face Jan. 23 – Clifford 2016. Hill was sentenced guilty to the reduced to pay $2,000 restitution it’s always cold. We’ve mask and gloves to protect Hoover, Murfreesboro, to 10 years in the Arkansas charge of misdemeanor jointly to Robert Henegar had more than ten days of your face and hands. Ark., 19 pt. white Department of Corrections aggravated assault on a of Langley. spring-like temperatures Gloves are also handy Jan. 24 – Martha McAd- with two years suspended family or household mem- Nathan Loy, 33, of Arka- already this year! How- for another important rea- ams, Mountain View, Mo, and ordered to pay $6,233 ber and was fined $500 delphia, pleaded guilty to ever, when planning a trip son. Each year, around 70% 3 pt. white, 3 pt. white, 4 in restitution to Alexander. plus court costs and or- possession of drug para- to the Crater of Diamonds of our diamonds are found pt. yellow, 77 pt. white; Also Monday, Brandon dered to pay $1,000 to the phernalia and was sen- in winter, it’s best to be by sifting dirt with water. George Worthington, Con- Davis, 21, of Hot Springs, city of Glenwood. tenced to five years of prepared for any type of However, wet sifting dur- cord, VT, 1.40 ct. white pleaded guilty to second- Anthony Dwight probation and fi ned $1,500 weather. ing winter can be very Jan. 25 – Martha McAd- degree forgery and was Vaughn, 18, of Dierks, plus court costs. One important item difficult and uncomfort- ams, Mountain View, Mo., sentenced to fi ve years in that many park visitors able without something 6 pt. white the ADC with three years forget about this time of to protect your hands. A Jan. 26 – Camille Danna, suspended and fi ned $500 year is proper footwear. pair of rubber gloves worn Hainesville, La., 5 pt. white plus court costs. Winter is usually one of over cloth gloves can give Jan. 27 – Martha McAd- Richard Andrew An- the rainiest seasons at the you a much better experi- ams, Mountain View, Mo., geles, 28, of Nashville, park, and the search area is ence and greatly improve 9 pt. white; Adam Hardin, pleaded guilty to posses- often very muddy and dif- your chances of fi nding a Murfreesboro, Ark., 13 pt. sion of methamphetamine fi cult to navigate. Without diamond. white and was sentenced to fi ve the right shoes, an exciting You may also bring a day of diamond search- bucket or other container ing can quickly give you to carry sifted gravel home cold (and wet) feet. The and search for diamonds best way to keep your later. About half of all dia-

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOWARD, ARKANSAS NINTH (9th) JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION

FARMERS BANK & TRUST COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS. NO. 31CV-16-89-2 ESTATE OF DONALD WALTON, DECEASED DEFENDANT

WARNING ORDER That the Defendant, Estate of Donald Walton, Deceased, is hereby warned to appear in this Court within thirty (30) days from date of fi rst publication of this Warning Order and answer the Complaint for Foreclosure and for Judgment fi led by Plaintiff regarding the following described property situated in Howard County, Arkansas, to wit: Lots 5, 6, 7, and East Half of Lot 4, all in Block 54 in the Town of Mineral Springs, Howard County, Arkansas, the same being the Northeast Quarter of said Block 54, and being 166.5 feet North and South, and 175 feet East and West. Property Address: 115 East Runnels, Mineral Springs, Arkansas 71851 or face entry of a judgment of default or be otherwise barred from asserting your interest. WITNESS my hand as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Howard County, Arkansas, and the Seal of said Court, this 26th day of January, 2017.

ANGIE LEWIS HOWARD COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK (HK: 31, 32) 10B Classified Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader

PUBliC NOTiCe Pursuant to Act 163 of the 1993 Legislative Session, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality gives the following notice: PowerSecure, Inc. (AfIN: 31-00256) has submitted an application for To Advertise in the a modification of their existing air permit under the Nashville News-Leader - Call 845-0600 Department’s Regulation 18. This facility is located at 794 Highway 369 North, Nashville, AR 71852. This application was declared administratively complete 501-304-0205 for Informa- Estate. Colleen 870-299- on 1/24/2017, and is undergoing technical review tion. (MI: 31 - 34) 0978. reynoldsforestry.com ------(Rf: 30 - 32) by the Air Division for compliance with State and Nashville APARTMENT IN DE------federal regulations. This facility’s mailing address is: LIGHT. 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News-Leader photo/ CHRISTY COCCARELLI One defendant backs GRANT FOR DELIGHT. The Delight Rural Com- out of entered guilty munity Alliance received a 50 percent matching plea in Howard County grant from the Rural Community Alliance in the I’ve changed my mind, tion revocation trial was set amount of $750. Pictured Judge. for February 8. are (from left) seated Austin Brown, 20, white Two defendants who had Randy Abbott and Ginny previously pleaded guilty male, Blevins, pleaded not Evans; (back) Brenda and were subsequently re- guilty to a misdemeanor leased on bond for a last few charge of possession of con- Wright, RCA Southwest days of freedom returned to trolled substance, and a Organizer Penny Har- the courtroom last Wednes- class D felony charge of ris, Annie Frutral and day for formal sentencing. possession of drug para- Michelle Delaney. Abbott But one of them balked. phernalia. His trial date said that there were sev- Michael Hupp, 33, was set for March 7, with eral projects in the works, white male, 3017 Corinth pretrial motions to be heard and the money will go Road, Nashville, told Judge March 1. toward future projects in Charles Yeargan that he Jonathon Jackson, 22, the community. wanted his guilty plea set white male, Murfreesboro aside. Since Hupp had al- pleaded not guilty to a class ready pleaded guilty before C felony charge of posses- By Jean Ince • Howard County Extension Agent-Staff Chair Judge Tom Cooper, Judge sion of meth or cocaine Yeargan instructed Hupp with purpose of delivery, Game plan for Super Bowl Sunday to return to court this week and a class D felony charge and tell that to Judge Coo- of possession of drug para- Did you know that Su- much you are eating. plates of food within two up at the Radio Station in per. phernalia. Pretrial motions per Bowl Sunday is the Get in condition. hours. Nashville. All proceeds go Hupp had pleaded guilty will be heard April 5. second largest day for U.S. If you have not started Or keep hot foods hot toward supporting How- to a class D felony charge Murry Loomis, 32, white food consumption, after an exercise plan, now is (140°F or hotter) with ard County 4-H Youth of possession of controlled female, 616 W. Leslie, Nash- Thanksgiving Day? Just as the time. Check out Walk chafing dishes, slow cook- Educational Programs. ville, pleaded not guilty to a substance. Usually, once many people are well into Across Arkansas which ers, and warming trays. For more information, a defendant has pleaded pair of class D felony charg- their New Year’s resolu- begins February 26. Lift Cold foods should be call the Extension Office guilty to a charge he or she es -- possession of controlled is unable to change the plea. substance and possession of tions to get healthy here weights at least twice a held at 40°F or colder. at 870-845-7517. The other defendant, drug paraphernalia. Pretrial comes the first obstacle to week. Physical activity Keep foods cold by nest- Recipe of the Week Robert L. Rockenbach, 53, motions will be heard april get in our way. and added muscle boost ing dishes in bowls of ice Need a quick dip recipe white male, Nashville, re- 26 with a trial date set for To help you score a your metabolism and or using party trays filled for Super Bowl Sunday? ceived his agreed-upon May 16. winning touchdown and burn calories. with ice. This dip is super-easy to sentence -- 10 years in the Kevin Johnson, Jr., 22, stay on track here are eight Watch what you eat Keep advancing to- make, tastes great and Arkansas Department of black male, Texarkana, Ark., winning strategies: before the game. ward the goal line. is nutritious. It makes a Correction. He had been had a trial date set for March Have a game plan. Resist overloading on Pace yourself by alter- lot, so be sure you have a charged in July of 2016 with 7. He is charged with third Plan a successful defense calories before the game. nating between higher large crowd. It can also be possession of controlled degree escape and with theft against food that is high in Keep a few calories in and lower calorie foods. served as a side dish. Con- substance and possession of property -- both class C fat and calories: reserve so you can en- Make a successful pass- sider using multi-grain of drug paraphernalia, both felonies. Equip yourself – have joy goodies later without ing play by bypassing chips for dippers. felonies. Douglas Ward, 51, white plenty of lower-calorie guilt. Remember total seconds at the buffet table Black Bean and Corn There were no guilty male, Nashville, will have a drinks and munchies on calorie intake for the day – or take half as much the Salsa pleas taken Wednesday, trial date of May 16. He is hand. Vegetable trays, is what counts. second time around. 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa; 1 the regular day for criminal charged with a pair of class cheese and whole wheat Avoid penalties. Take an occasional (15.5 oz.) can black beans, court in Howard County. D felonies -- possession of crackers, fresh fruit are all Avoid later weight pen- time-out to put a halt in drained and rinsed; 1 Plead not guilty controlled substance and good choices. alties from too many calo- your eating. (15.5 oz.) can corn kernels, Seven defendants plead- possession of drug para- Position yourself away ries by choosing smaller Touchdown! drained or 1½ cup frozen; phernalia. Pretrial motions ed not guilty or not true, and from the food table. Heap- portions. Plan an effective run- 1 (14.4 oz.) can chopped had their trial dates set. will be heard April 26. ing platters of food within Don’t let anyone get a ning (or walking) con- tomatoes, drained; 2 Tbs. The not true plea was by Randy Smith, 59, white Xavier Williams, 19, black male, Washington, has a easy reach is too tempting. penalty for drinking and ditioning strategy – by- lemon juice; ¼ tsp. garlic male, 327 E. Hill, Nashville, trial date of April 25 on Go in knowing what driving. Remind your “Pass” excessive food powder; 2 Tbs. chopped who is charged with failure class B and D felony charges you will eat. For example, guests to have a desig- intakes and avoid penal- fresh cilantro or 1 tsp. to meet the terms of his con- of possession of meth or choose to have the three nated driver and offer ties which keep you from dried (I prefer fresh); ½ viction of a class D felony cocaine with purpose of choices you will enjoy the alcohol-free beverages. moving toward the goal tsp. ground cumin. charge -- theft of property delivery, and possession of most. You don’t have to Keep yourself in the line – and you’ll score a Combine all ingredi- -- in May of 2015. His proba- drug paraphernalia. eat some of everything game. Don’t get taken successful Super Bowl ents in a medium-size just because it’s there. out of the game because “Game Plan for Healthy bowl. Cover and chill for Size up the opponent. of food poisoning: Eating.” 30 minutes before serving. M’boro ball sign-up next week Look at the stats on dif- Follow the “two-hour I hope you have a won- Serve with chips or as a The Murfreesboro Park and Recreation Department ferent foods. Compare the rule.” Leaving perishable derful time with your vegetarian side dish. will hold registration for summer youth league T-ball, Nutrition Facts Label on food at room temperature Super Bowl party this Nutrition Information baseball and softball on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 3-5 p.m. foods for calories, fat and more than two hours is a weekend. Remember, Per Serving: 30 Calories, and Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9-11 a.m. carbohydrates. big mistake. Howard County 4-H will Total Fat 0g, Saturated The sign-up fee for T-ball is $30 and $45 for baseball and Eat food from a plate Set out small amounts be having a rib sale on Sat- Fat 0 g, Protein 1 g, Total softball. Forms were sent home from school and are also instead of the bag or box of perishable foods and urday, February 4 starting Carbohydrate 6 g, Dietary available at the park office. so you can control how replace those with clean at 11:00. They will be set Fiber 2 g, Sodium 240 mg. 12B News Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 Nashville News-Leader

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